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Sunday, April 1, 2012
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- Martha Stewart said...
Dear David,
I remember when I had the 'Terminal Shock Syndrome.' Weren't the early '80s a bitch?
Writing cookbooks, wearing plaid taffeta prairie skirts at Christmas, leaving your tampon in too long...
But then I switched back to maxi-pads and I have never looked back. The weight of that dream-catcher on my heavy-flow days puts the right amount of swagger in my gate that I need to enter the board room.
If you'll excuse me, my guests need a fresh batch of bloody maries. God, I hate brunch.
Martha Stewart
- April 1, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 2 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp garlic oil
Curry Powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander (seed) Combined *Coriander (the seed) has not been tested for FODMAPs. Eat only if tolerated.
- 1 tsp ground cumin Combined
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric Combined
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger Combined
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Combined
Curry Powder
- Place chicken cubes in a large resalable Ziploc®. Combine the soy or tamari sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, curry powder and garlic oil and pour over chicken. Shake to coat chicken. Marinate overnight for best flavor.
- Thread chicken onto skewers. Heat grill to high. Lightly grease the grill grate and place skewers on grill. Grill for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently until chicken is done.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
The Purpose of religion
Many view religion- and particularly a faith such as Islam- in terms that are a bit misleading. It's not an ideology in the minds of many of us, but rather [A] A personal or ethnic identity marker. 'This is what my parents were, so I am as well'. [B] A way to address or even escape life and its varied hardships and responsibilities. [C] As a way to be distinct from others, allowing isolationism.
The above mentioned reasons and others not mentioned here are often highlighted-in many ways inaccurately- by elements of the media to explain the rather phenomenal spread of Islam, particularly among Women and the Middle Class in The USA, UK, etc..! Oftentimes, Islam's spread is presented as something strange, like a virus that has to be stopped at all costs, attacking the weak and vulnerable in society, those unable to deal with 'normal' life, education, money, the opposite sex, etc..at nausea.
This particular thread of propaganda became most apparent to this writer while watching an episode of Law and Order. In this episode, a woman's rights activist is killed by a young Muslim convert [who sports a beard, Kufi and Jalabiyyah] for 'blaspheming Islam'. of course, he is captured by the authorities, and while acting as his own attorney, attributes his crime to 'defending Islam' from attack. His problems with women become apparent in his dealings with the female Judge and Prosecutor and informs his audience "Allah made men superior to women" and that "American women walk the streets of our holy cities with faces unveiled". The clip below is suppose to be an analysis of his 'condition'.
His 'condition' is used against him, digging up an old girlfriend, the prosecutors threaten to use the relationship against him, compelling him to accept a guilty plea and the sentence.
The reality of conversion [or 'reversion'] is very different for most people. That is not to say that there are not people out there who accept Islam [or any other religion] for escapism or some other mental need, but in general what attracts people to Islam is its intellectual appeal. It does not demand or expect blind faith and obedience. The Qur'an and Hadeeth literature both encourage the seeking of knowledge as a prerequisite of faith and devotion, points to creation itself as a sign of God's power and existence, and is itself not based on "miracles". There is no one to die for your sins or create wine from water, it places great emphasis on personal responsibility and accountability.
In any case, we wish to explore a bit as to the purpose of religion.
Purpose: for Allah alone.
A very succinct Quranic sentence tells us "Religion is exclusively for God" [Ala Lillahid deenul Khaalis] [Q 39:3]. There is no mention of using a religion to rebel from one's parents or to seem 'hipe'. This sentence tells us that when we accept religion or embrace religion, we do so because we believe it to be the path God has blessed with correct guidance. We follow it because we have been intellectually convinced of the veracity of its claims, that it will teach us about God, God's will for our lives, in short, how to properly conceptualize God.
But what else does the statement "For God" mean? We also say things like "In the cause of God" [Fee SabeeLillaah]. When we observe prayer, we say we do it "For God the most high" {Lillaahi Ta'alaa}. What do all these phrases mean?
To understand that, we have to understand that God does not need our prayers, nor our fasting. He does not need us to feed him [Q 51:57]. So, when we say "for God" we need to understand that after conceptualizing the Divine in the correct manner, as outlined in the Qur'an [ft.1], we become obligated to act correctly. By adopting the lifestyle and worldview that is asked of us by God, by abandoning racism, classism, or any other sort of negative 'ism'.
'A'ishaa bint Abi Bakr [Radee Allahu 'Anha] spoke of Muhammad, her husband and the Last Prophet, in a beautiful way. She was asked about his character, and she responded with "His character was the Qur'an [Kaana Khuluquhul Qur'aan].
If we accomplish this, internalization of the word of God, then these sorts of neorisis would disappear. When we say we should apply the Islamic teachings, we mean to say that all of the Islamic teachings should be applied, rather than selective.[Ft.2]
To accept Islam, we don't have to hate America, or to hate Christians or other peoples. We don't have to become bad copies of other people and forget our own histories and backround. To be a Muslim, we simply have to recall the following succinct Quranic verse:
Say:Surely, my prayers, my devotional acts, my life and death are all for Allah, the Nourisher of the Universe" [Q 6;163].
[1] See for example our article on Ayatul Kursiyy [The Divine throne] .http://shamsuddinwaheed.blogspot.com/2008/01/divine-throne-examination-of-ayatul.html
[2] This writer was once told by a non-practicing Muslim that if he saw his sister without Hijaab, he would "without hesitation put a bullet in her head". The irony in this statement is two-fold. [A] The dress code, whose interpretation is widely disputed today, is only mentioned twice in the Qur'an [33:59 and 24:31] whereas Prayer and charity has been mentioned perhaps hundreds of times, and [B] The Qur'an does not impose a death sentence for altering dress, only for murder [17:35] and creating social chaos [5:33]
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Power Station of Art announces the first solo exhibition in China of French architect Jean Nouvel
Rather than a usual architectural display, Nouvel will transform the exhibition room into a theater filled with light and shadow for his exhibition titled Jean Nouvel: In my head, in my eye… belonging...
PSA announces Japanese architect Junya Ishigami's debut solo exhibition in China
The exhibition, titled "Freeing Architecture", expresses that Ishigami never succumb to traditional forms and methods, instead of that, he freely explores and update the new definition of architecture.
Fan Di'an: Brief Greeting to Arata Isozaki
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Liu Yanchen: Urban Renewal and Architectural Form and Content — Time and Space Observation of CAFA's Architectural Creation
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CAFA Graduation Show – Works by Graduate Students of the School of Urban Design and School of Architecture
A total of 380 pieces by graduates are displayed, representing the highest level of visual art by students.
OCAT Shanghai presents "Infrastructural Territory: The Spatial Foundation of National Discourse"
The exhibition is presented through installations, photographs, models, videos and other mediums in exploring the symbiosis between infrastructure and landscape, as well as their shared practices and cross-disciplinary overlaps among the sub-branches of architecture, urban planning and landscape design on the subject on "infrastructure".
BANK presents "The Legacy of Architectonic Futurism" in Shanghai
This exhibition showcases Woods' unconventional productions together with artists and architectural agencies from around the world whose works imagine a future urban reality.
Art and Architecture in the eyes of experts from China and the United States
Based on their working and creative experiences, these five guests discussed the relationship between art and architecture, the inspiration that stem from different fields such as engineering, design, geography, and art, as well as the process of getting inspired.
Exploring Future Lifestyles: The Press Conference hosted by China House Vision
It is the first time for the House Vision project to land in China. China House Vision is a platform in which Chinese society and modes of housing are reflected on and designed.
Massimo Roj: The City of Surpassing Beauty, Reflecting on the Social Function of Architectural Design
The Italian architect Massimo Roj led the audience to think of the relationship between architecture, aesthetics and art, particularly exploring the architects' responsibility and pursuit...
Artistic Career as an Architect: Zhang Yonghe Talked About "Art & Me"
The famous architect Zhang Yonghe has explored the relationships between painting and architecture, man and space by extracting some enlightening cases from classical & modern art history and architectural history.
The Galaxy Museum of Contemporary Art presents "Frank Havermans: Infra" in Chongqing
For Studio Frank Havermans the field in the visual arts ends where it loses the architectural context, and in architecture where the building or operation can't be managed by oneself anymore,or loses it's experimental character. This approach lesds always to (site-specific) architecyural installations with or without the purpose of use.


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Johnnie Walker firm loses court case over name of Explorers Club whisky line
Diageo may have to take its Johnnie Walker Explorers Club whisky off the shelves after losing a court battle over the use of the club's name.
The world-renowned Explorers Club successfully argued in a US court the drinks giant did not have permission to use its name and had profited from it.
The club counts famous adventurers such as Sir Ernest Shackleton and Buzz Aldrin as members.
It promotes the scientific exploration of land, sea, air and space.
Diageo said it would seek to postpone the injunction while it appeals the case.
The drinks group launched its Explorers Club collection of whiskies in 2012, saying it had been inspired by the great journeys of the Walker family to the four corners of the world.
Permanent injunction
But on Monday, the Supreme Court of the State of New York granted a permanent injunction against the line.
It was granted under a law which bars the unauthorised use of the name of a "benevolent, humane, or charitable organisation," with intent to obtain a business advantage or benefit.
Justice Charles E. Ramos said the company had profited from using the name unlawfully to the tune of about $50m in sales.
Josh Schiller, counsel for the Explorers Club, said: "Diageo admitted knowing about the club prior to launching its product, and still failed to ever approach the club for permission to use its name before trading on the club's name and history.
"Though the club faced the vast resources of the world's largest liquor company in seeking this injunction, this club is a treasured organisation used to surmounting great challenges and could not sit by and have Diageo completely devalue the name it has built through over a century of historic accomplishment.
"As Judge Ramos said, 'Other than the fact that Johnnie Walker seems to walk with large boots on, I'm not aware of him climbing Mount Everest'."
Alan Nichols, president of The Explorers Club, said: "Diego could have approached the club about a mutually beneficial working relationship before deciding to launch a worldwide marketing campaign using the club's name and reputation to sell its Johnnie Walker product.
"The club is an organisation with chapters all over the world that regularly carries on activities with responsible corporations that support the club's non-profit mission.
"Diageo's conduct directly threatens the reputation and goodwill the Explorers Club and its members have built over more than 100 years.
"We look forward to enforcing the injunction worldwide in the interests of justice and ending Diageo's unauthorized misuse of the club's name, our history, and renowned reputation."
In a statement, Diageo said: "We are extremely disappointed and disagree with the decision of Judge Ramos.
"We are awaiting official receipt of the order and are planning to seek to stay the injunction while we immediately appeal this case."


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Thinking about getting into self-storage? There are few things you need to consider before you begin the process. In our latest webinar series, Live Oak Bank's Self-Storage General Manager, Terry Campbell, shared insight on site selection, feasibility studies and paving your way to ownership.
Whether you are in the process of selecting a site to build your facility on or conducting research on area data, this three-part webinar series will guide you as you make these critical decisions.
Site Selection:
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Learn more about what goes into choosing a site and how this decision will affect your building process, visibility and ultimately your revenue.
Feasibility Studies:
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At Live Oak, we require a feasibility study for all ground up construction projects. Learn more about what a feasibility study entails and how it can save you money in the end.
Path to Ownership:
Before you apply for a loan to finance your next self-storage project, there are a few things you should do to make the process as efficient as possible.
Know Your Personal Credit: At Live Oak, we look for clean credit histories and scores above 650 with no prior bankruptcies. We understand that deliquesces happen, but we will want to know the backstory.
Gather Important Documents: We'll look at the last three years of your personal tax returns, as well as request information on the businesses you already own. To save time during the loan process, it's good to have these documents handy.
Do Your Homework: Publications like Inside Self-Storage and the Self Storage Association newsletters are great resources to find out what's happening in the industry. From self-storage marketing tips to how to improve your facility with technology, these websites have it all.
Keep in mind that each self-storage facility is unique. Live Oak offers a team dedicated to the self-storage industry who will partner with you from day one. Learn more about self-storage financing from Live Oak Bank.


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When we were kids….remember? They were shinny, sticky, heavy on your chest, but probably among your cult t-shirts!
We gave the opportunity to few graphic designers to take them back from the 70's…and here they are!!!
Glow, Glitters, Glow…..
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Established in 1787 this bar is truly on of Camdens's oldest. The Camden Head offers a relaxing atmosphere, affordable quality beers and tasty pub food served by a friendly staff. You can also enjoy live music and comedy gigs by night. Upstairs there is also a function room with fire place and cosy…
The Quest Round 8: Tellit Festival
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- The Camden Head
The Quest, as part of Tellit Festival, is a search to find the best unknown true-life storytellers around the UK. Entry is open to anyone from the general public as we believe that if you have a great story to tell, you should Tellit.
We're looking for hidden gems, great stories that have been doing the rounds in pubs, campfires and living rooms. To give a voice to the everyone whose stories may otherwise go unheard and to provide a platform into the arts for anyone in the country.
Our theme for The Quest is 'Lessons'. If you have learned something from anything, then we want to hear about it. Great life lessons or small trivial matters, a piece of advice you listened to or didn't or maybe you were a teacher, a student, something happened in school, college, a workshop or in a training seminar. However the theme of 'Lessons' relates to you, we're giving you the chance to share your story.
Anyone can enter! If you would like to take part, please click on the link below...
The only rules are:
- Your story must be true,
- have happened to you
- told in under 8 minutes.
Or just come on down and see what stories we uncover tonight!
One storyteller will then go on to perform their story in a Showcase at Hoxton Hall on Sunday 22nd October along with 7 other storytellers from other clubs such as The Moth, Spark, Natural Born Storytellers, Speak Easy, Flashlight, Narativ and others.
Tellit Festival is the UK's first ever festival of true-life storytelling featuring a week of shows, events and workshops across London celebrating 'truth' through various art-forms. For full programme information click here
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Anne's Gougeres
The most difficult aspect of making choux pastry, or gougeres, is gauging the amount of egg required. You've added enough egg when the dough is shiny and just falls from your spoon.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat) on a baking sheet. Set aside.Advertisement
In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water, the butter, and salt to a boil. Immediately remove from heat, add the flour all at once, and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan to form a ball, 30 to 60 seconds. Beat the mixture over low heat for 30 to 60 seconds more to dry it.
Make an egg glaze: Whisk one of the eggs in a bowl; set aside. With a wooden spoon, beat the remaining eggs into the dough one by one, beating thoroughly after each addition. Beat enough of the reserved beaten egg into the dough until it is shiny and just falls from the spoon, using as much egg as necessary. Beat in the Gruyere cheese. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip (#9807 Ateco), and pipe 12 mounds about 2 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the egg glaze.
Bake the gougeres until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Take one gougere from the baking sheet, and let it cool for one minute. If it remains crisp on the outside, it is done. If not, replace it, and continue baking 5 to 10 minutes longer. Let gougeres cool slightly before removing from baking sheet. Serve warm.


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SXSW and Tech Wildcatters Partnered to Host Open Office Hours and Community Meetup in Dallas
This is our second year hosting SXSW Office Hours and Community Meet Up at the WeWork in Downtown Dallas.
We love forming partnerships with companies like SXSW who believe in about face-to-face meetings and career-enhancing connections. In the Venture Capital world we believe in the same principals - it's not about the moment you sign on the dotted line, it's all relationships you build getting there.
We loved meeting the all of you and hearing the SXSW representatives speak about all the sessions happening this year. They even gave one lucky participant the opportunity to win a badge!
From the music to the interactive sessions, there is a lot more than we ever thought to explore! In an effort to save you some times searching we've picked some of our favorite sessions:
- The Age of Smart Information
- Inside Story of Building AI and Tech For Real Humans
- PitchTexas: Graduate Startup Pitch Competition
- Home is Where HQ Is: How to Scale Your Culture
- IP to IPO: Protect and Get Your Idea to Market
- AI and the Future of Storytelling
- Place Based Impact Investing: Saving the Economy
Who knows we might even see you there! Whether your a startup, investor or friendly face we'd love to
meet up and discuss how we can help each other in 2019.
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If you are keen to live the life of the Holy Spirit, empowered by His strength and light; accept this invitation. Come, listen and learn more about this power, the driving force in our life and in the life of the church. Fr Nicholas Cachia has offered to share some thoughts and experiences to help us open up and let ourselves be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Date: Saturday, 29th May 2010
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What Are the Impacts of a Wolf Spider Bite?
Are you hunting for an exterminator or spider control in Crystal Lake because you've noticed a spider nest or some of these insects in or around your home? If so, then you could benefit from taking care of spider removal sooner rather than later, particularly if you're dealing with a venomous species. If you've determined that you need wolf spider removal, then continue reading to learn about the impacts of a wolf spider bite.
Wolf Spider Venom Reaction
Wolf spiders can be recognized by their prominent eyes, and their bites can sometimes be identified by their appearance, which is similar to that of a bee sting or other spider bite, and the symptoms that they cause. Often, the site of a wolf spider bite can be swollen, red, itchy, and painful. The good news is that, although wolf spiders are venomous, their venom isn't usually too dangerous for humans. However, for immunocompromised individuals or in someone with an allergy to the venom, the symptoms can be more severe.
Typical Wolf Spider Bite Symptoms
Besides redness, itching, swelling, and pain, the area around the wound can be uncomfortable, and the skin may darken. Also, you might find that your lymph nodes swell in reaction to the bite. Commonly, the swelling and pain from a wolf spider bite lasts for only a few days, but sometimes as many as 10.
Unusual Symptoms
In rare cases, someone may experience dizziness, nausea, and a rapid pulse after being bit by a wolf spider. In these situations, emergency medical care may be necessary. If the person who was bitten is having trouble breathing, then get medical help right away.
Wolf Spider Bite Treatment
For most cases, caring for a wolf spider bite can be done at home. The swelling can be addressed with the application of a cool, wet cloth or an ice pack, and elevating the wound may also help bring the swelling down. Also, washing the area with antibacterial soap may help prevent an infection. Finally, if the wound spreads or if your symptoms worsen after a week, then see a doctor for evaluation.
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Is Your Kitchen Vulnerable to a Pest Infestation?
Has your home required pest removal in Crystal Lake? If so, then you may be wondering what steps you should take to avoid another infestation. There are several recommendations that exterminators offer homeowners when it comes to practicing good pest control and keeping their home free of unwanted visitors, many of which involve the kitchen. Read on to learn if your kitchen might be vulnerable to a pest problem.
Keep Your Surfaces Clean
Keeping your kitchen surfaces free of food and crumbs isn't always easy, especially if you have a busy household. However, ensuring that your counters, pantry shelves, and floors are free of food is one of the best things that you can do to make your kitchen less appealing to pests. Avoid leaving food and leftovers on the counter, pick up pet bowls after each feeding, and clean up pantry spills right away to make your kitchen less vulnerable to bug and rodent infestations.
Use Air-Tight Containers in Your Pantry
When it comes to practicing pest control and prevention, the pantry is an important place to consider. It's in this space that most people store the bulk of their food that isn't kept in the refrigerator or freezer, making it an attractive location to bugs and rodents. Ideally, all your dry goods would be stored in containers that are air-tight and rodent-proof. When you keep food items in their original packaging, it's often easy for bugs to make their way in, and rodents can chew through the types of packaging that many pantry goods are sold in.
Take Out the Trash Regularly
The much-despised chore that is taking out the trash is essential for pest-proofing your kitchen area. The longer that you leave food waste in the trash container, even one with a closed lid, the more likely you are to attract bugs and rodents to your home. To help make your kitchen less vulnerable to pest infestations, take out the trash every night and store the bin covered or inside of a cabinet.
Comparing Bee Hives and Wasp Nests
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'Apollo 11 lunar sample belongs to buyer, not NASA'
New York: A mistakenly sold bag containing samples from the first manned mission to the moon belongs to the woman who bought it in a sale "conducted according to law", a US District Court judge has ruled.
Nancy Carlson of Inverness, Illinois, obtained the title to the historic artifact as "a good faith purchaser, in a sale conducted according to law," according to the ruling by judge J. Thomas Marten in the US District Court for Kansas, Space.com reported on Friday.
The artifact was purchased by Carlson for $995 in February 2015 at a Texas auction held on behalf of the US Marshals Service.
Refusing to reverse the sale and return the lunar sample bag to NASA, as petitioned by the US government, Marten said that "she (Carlson) is entitled to possession of the bag".
Labeled in bold black letters "Lunar Sample Return," the zippered cloth pouch was lwas used on July 20, 1969, as an "outer decontamination bag" to protect the first moon rocks retrieved from the surface of the moon as they were delivered to Earth by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the report said.
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Fund manager Vanguard Australia today launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers investors a broadly diversified collection of quality corporate bonds.
The Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX: VACF) offers access to around 260 investment-grade, Australian-issued bonds from corporations like Australia's four largest banks, overseas banks, other lending institutions and property trusts, for an annual management fee of 0.26 per cent.
The fund's top holdings includes bonds from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Goldman Sachs, Norway's Kommunalbanken, GE Capital Australia Funding and Apple.
As VACF is an additional unit class of an existing managed fund, the Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund, investors in the ETF are investing in a fund with established scale.
Vanguard Australia Head of Fixed Income, Stephen Howard, said VACF represented an important evolution in the ETF market by providing more options for investors to tailor their defensive asset allocations in a low-cost and diversified manner.
"Last year we saw international fixed income enter the Australian ETF space, and that will prove to be an important element in many portfolios as investors' appreciation of that asset class grows. Now that all the major asset classes are covered by ETFs in Australia, providing investors with options for more nuanced use of fixed income was a logical next step," Mr Howard said.
"Until now, there has been a lack of fully diversified corporate credit ETFs on the market, and investors have largely had to look to the managed fund space to serve that requirement in their portfolios. VACF can help to fine tune fixed income exposure, offering an option with normally higher yield than government-issued bonds, which typically make up a high proportion of holdings within diversified fixed income ETFs.
"For investors concerned about interest rate risk, corporate bonds can also be a welcome addition to their portfolios. Because of their shorter maturity dates, corporate bonds tend to suffer less from the devaluations that come when interest rates rise, which impact the value of fixed interest assets.
"Yield has become a major concern for investors as we've moved into a lower return environment, which we expect will be with us for a while. Corporate bonds have the dual benefits of offering the potential for higher risk/return than government-issued bonds, while also providing greater defensiveness when compared to securities in other asset classes from investment-grade corporate issuers.
"This new ETF is the latest in a growing field of products that has helped make diversified fixed income portfolios more accessible to a broader set of investors in a cost effective manner. Although fixed income can benefit any portfolio, we particularly see ETFs as offering greater opportunities for investors who put a high priority on income, like those in or nearing the pension phase of their self-managed super fund."
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Deviants, Donestre, and Debauchees: Here be Monsters
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Culture, Theory and Critique, Vol.49:2 (2008)
Abstract: St Augustine suggested that monsters (monstra) serve to show or to signify (monstrare) something, whilst Foucault argued that one ancestor of today's abnormal individual was the human monster, a class of being characterised by a composite nature. This essay examines what two very different mixed human monsters can show us. The donestre, a mediaeval race of lion-headed polyglots with a taste for human flesh, demonstrate an ancient form of monstrous transgression by their corporeal violation of both social and natural law. The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, meanwhile, illustrates a modern form of monstrosity in which a person's instinctual character, their potential conduct or behaviour, marks them out as deviant. The study of monsters helps to debauch our minds with learning and thus, in the words of William James, to make the natural, explanatory power of 'instinct' seem strange.
Introduction: Augustine suggests that monsters (monstra) serve to show or to signify something, that they fulfil a demonstrative function (aliquid demonstrant). Drawing on Foucault's instructive account of monsters from mediaeval to modern times I would like to ascertain what the changing nature of monstrosity can show us today. I will examine two monsters in particular: amongst the many colourful and corporeally extravagant creatures of the Middle Ages I will consider the little known donestre, a deceitful half-human race of fearsome appearance and gruesome dietary inclination.
By way of contrast I will discuss that archetypal modern figure of monstrous fiction, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I would like to argue that what Foucault himself helps to demonstrate is that, pace James, it is in fact a worthy and valuable undertaking to debauch our minds with learning, precisely in order to make the natural seem strange. A study of the changing forms of history's monsters allows us to interrogate the seemingly natural norms from which they deviate. The 'universal reign of the normative' (Foucault 1991: 304), with which Foucault so often dealt in his later work, depends in part on the questionable explanatory role that these norms are made to play. There is, however, an indispensable difference, highlighted and exemplified by Foucault's archaeology of the monster, between demonstration and explanation.
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Michelle's research is focused on the evaluation of the effectiveness of surveillance technology in intelligence work. Effectiveness here refers to the achievement of the security goal. This includes empirical work on how intelligence practitioners speak about evaluating the effectiveness of surveillance technology and how oversight bodies assess such effectiveness. How cost and proportionality are considered and weighed against effectiveness is also analysed.
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PCB which named as print circuit board is an important part of electronics,it's the support of electronic components,and it's also the carrier of electronic components connection.PCB manufacturing developed from single layer PCB - multilayer PCB - flex PCB,and they are still developing on an upward trend.With the development of high precision, high density and high reliability,the demand of multilayer PCB will have a big increase.In recent year,with the development of PCB manufacturing,it widely used in many industries like communications, computers, aerospace, industrial control medicine, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, etc.In the future 3 yeas,the automobile and industrial control medical market will grow fastest.
PCB assembly named as PCB'A for short, mounting the SMT and DIP components on the blank PCB,we call it PCB assembly.There are some important points for PCB assembly,like the control of the production flow,a strict production flow for PCB assembly can avoid mistake in the maximum extent,also the executive force of the production flow,all the workers have to do strictly as per the production flow,then the PCB assembly quality can be controlled well,
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Your coaching programme will then begin with a 2 hour Fast-Start session. This session is designed to really get your coaching programme off to a powerful start and put some of the foundations in place that you will build on going forwards. During this session you will delve deeper into what it is you want to achieve and clarify your vision and the initial focus of the programme, design how you're going to work with your coach to get maximum benefit from your sessions, complete some initial exercises and any necessary paperwork and agreements.
A: Clinical results show that in three treatments, patients see an average of 4 cm reduction in circumference. Clinical trials have shown an average of 2 cm reduction in circumference even after a single treatment. As with any non-invasive procedure the results you see may differ from the clinical trial results. The Doctor will be happy to discuss this in detail with you during a consultation.
The Medi-Weightloss® Program is not a diet; it's a lifestyle change. Get off the dieting roller coaster and rejuvenate your life, learning to live healthy and lean for a lifetime through a three-phase, physician-supervised weight loss program that works. In each location, patients receive a VIP experience from caring, experienced healthcare professionals and an abundance of hands-on support, education, and accountability. Our trained professionals help make your weight loss journey stress free and uncomplicated. It's true. Come see for yourself.
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Asbestos care during storm season
Businesses are reminded to treat asbestos materials safely in the aftermath of storms and floods this summer.
There are strictly enforced laws governing the removal of asbestos and penalties for breaching these laws. A Brisbane roofing company was fined $100,000 and convicted in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for failing to handle and safely dispose of asbestos after it was engaged to remove a storm damaged roof and a number of people were exposed to asbestos containing dust (ACD).
An improvement notice was recently issued to a painter working on a Salisbury home, directing him to engage an appropriate asbestos licence holder to remove ACD. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received reports the painter had been cleaning the Super Six asbestos roof with a garden hose with wand attachment. The use of high pressure water on an asbestos containing material is illegal and dangerous. It cost nearly $20,000 to clean up the related ACD and a prosecution under work health and safety laws is likely.
Last month, WHSQ also received a report that high pressure water had allegedly been used to clean an asbestos roof of a house at Deception Bay. An investigation identified ACD arising from the use of the high pressure water. A similar Boonah incident also was investigated. The ACD from these events is still be cleaned up with clean-up costs likely to be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Even the pressure of water spray from a garden hose onto asbestos materials can cause fibres to be released into the environment. When they dry out later, they become hazardous if anyone breathes them in. The definition of high pressure water is not restricted to that coming from a water blaster.
Storms often damage fences and roofs, and floods bring mud into homes and yards. Unfortunately in homes built before 1990, it's likely that these roofs and fences will contain asbestos. In Bundaberg last month, the Council fielded many calls from concerned residents about asbestos fibres whipped up by a severe storm and the media reported an asbestos containing roof found in a neighbourhood yard after flying off a nearby house.
Employers and workers involved in the flood and storm recovery efforts must still remember their obligations under Queensland's health and safety laws. These laws are in place to protect everyone in the community. By being vigilant and maintaining safety during this difficult time, you can help reduce health risks to yourself, your workers and others involved in the clean-up and repair effort.
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Dominicans in the Vice-Province of Southern African are grateful to God for the three brothers who began their postulancy this year February in Welkom, Free State, with Br. Neil Mitchell OP as Postulant Master. They are; Mark Mngomezulu (Swaziland- left), Motlatsi Lazore (South Africa - centre), Donald Kateguru (Zimbabwe - right).
Later in the year, two more brothers will be joining them from Malawi and South Africa. These brothers are keen to respond to God's call in accordance with the Dominican charism.
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An abdominal mass can be observed during a physical examination in a myriad of conditions, but it is imperative to determine its location, size, shape and the presence of other accompanying signs. A thorough workup, primarily through imaging studies and biopsy, is pivotal to define the underlying cause.
An abdominal mass is a constitutive feature of numerous autoimmune, infectious, malignant and congenital disorders, which is why its characteristics can narrow the differential diagnosis. Upon inspection, localization should be defined first, as masses in the right-upper quadrant are indicative of hepatobiliary tract disorders, such as cholecystitis and tumors of the liver and gallbladder, while pancreatic abscesses and pseudocysts, but also malignancies of the pancreas and stomach can present as a mass in the epigastric area [1]. On the other hand, lesions of the female reproductive tract (ovarian cysts, uterine myomas), diverticulitis are associated with a mass in the lower quadrants of the abdomen [1] [2]. Finally, masses in the flank area are highly indicative of kidney-related pathology. In fact, more than half of all abdominal masses in the pediatric population stem from kidney diseases, including malignancies (Wilms' tumor, neuroblastoma), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), hydronephrosis and the presence of an ectopic kidney [3]. One of the most important conditions that can be recognized with a simple palpation of an abdominal mass is an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta (AAA), in which a pulsatile mass in the umbilical area is a highly specific finding [4]. Apart from its location, it is important to note its consistency, fluctuation, and presence of accompanying symptoms. Fever, hematuria, weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, dysmenorrhea, overlying skin lesions and hypotension can all be encountered, depending on the underlying cause [1] [5].
A detailed patient history and a thorough physical examination can reveal key information about the underlying cause, and they must be pointed out as essential parts of the diagnostic workup. As mentioned previously, the location, size, consistency, mobility, as well as characteristics of edges and the surface can help in assuming the organs or tissues from which the mass originates, while basic patient information (age, gender) and a meticulously obtained history of present illness can further support the presumed diagnosis. If additional symptoms are presents, such as fever, hematuria, jaundice, etc, laboratory studies comprised of a complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, liver and kidney function tests, as well as inflammatory markers test (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and fibrinogen) are necessary [1] [5]. Imaging studies, however, are the cornerstone of evaluating an abdominal mass and several procedures may be implemented. Ultrasonography can be performed as an initial procedure to examine the kidneys, liver, spleen, and the reproductive organs, while computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are recommended if the cause remains unknown, especially if gastrointestinal (eg. gallbladder or intestinal perforation) or vascular (AAA) pathology is suspected [1] [4] [6]. In some cases, excision of the mass or biopsy can be indicated to confirm the etiology.


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Little Duties and Right Thoughts
Blessed indeed is he who cheerfully, merrily, and willingly performs all the duties of life here on the earth-plane; who never shirks or dodges the small works and duties that always are at hand.
Men and women who greatly attain do not neglect the little and simple things of life.
It is the divine and eternal law that we all must work from the small and simple to the larger and more perfect.
Men are made miserable because they do not observe this one changeless and eternal law; they spurn small things and never reach great and lasting possessions.
In religion, philosophy, science, the arts, literature, commerce, we see men miss the mark just because they remain indifferent to small details.
Take the history of any great man or woman the world has ever produced, and it will be found that he or she commenced life with a steadfast eye on the work and duty nearest at hand.
Misery and disease are the effects of one who does not know, will not know, or will not heed the so-called little and simple truths.
The ignorant and perverse mind always searches for something great that lies beyond its reach, and neglects the apparent, small, and simple truths that always are near at hand—within the soul—which will surely lead to all that is great and good, if heeded.
Great and mighty works are not entrusted to those who shirk small duties.
To succeed or attain, we must attend first and at all times to the little things and little duties that are always at hand, and, when we come to do this we will have little time to disturb the world by our pernicious activities, and the world will be so much the better for our fully and completely reforming ourselves.
In health, in wealth, in peace and happiness this eternal law applies—that we must practice and know how to do little things perfectly, cheerfully, and willingly before we can proceed to the greater.
Act well your part, there all the honor lies.
—Alexander Pope
Henry Wood says: "'To magnify abuses until they seem to be the rule, is to promote them."
Vivid pictures of human misery continuously hung before the eye make men pessimistic, and powerless to overcome adverse conditions. "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."
Mr. Wood says: "In varying forms the old question of realism versus idealism is ever cropping out. Shall the worst or best be made of existing conditions? Pessimistic realism contains no element of cure. It has been thought that to hold up the abnormal, turn it about in the light, and analyze it, would effectually make it detestable. It has rather made it familiar and expected."
It is a psychological phenomenon that you give tremendous power to that which you recognize and resist.
We now behold the passing of men and women who see the worst in every man, everything, and every system.
In this glorious age we have countless broad and deep minds who do not scan surfaces and live in blind beliefs and appearances—the mind is growing broader and broader and deeper and deeper.
"There is a trace of wholesomeness everywhere," and this will grow and thrive if we recognize it.
Men need cheer and joy and optimism: not effeminate sentiment and weakening pessimism.
Optimism is constructive; pessimism is always destructive.
The scientific way to cope with negative conditions is to displace them with positives. To hold up before anyone his degradation poverty, or ignorance, is to impress them more deeply upon him.
Let us cease at once to be desponding whimperers, and think and talk and write of and strive to realize the All-Good—let us stop looking outward and abroad for great things, but look first within for the simple knowledge that will lead us to the Most High.
—Marcus Aurelius
Deep down in your soul is all the power to do, to achieve, to overcome, and to patiently endure; what a great mine of treasure is thy own soul!
Education that teaches the way of self-support is what the world needs—self-support in disease, trouble, and poverty.
And what is self-support? It is soul-support; that knowledge that tells us all power lies within and that we must commence to work on that work which is small and simple and always near at hand, before we can make any progress to greater and better works.
The Universe is perfect, and no one can suffer who comes into harmony with its eternal, changeless law.
No one can escape this blessed, beneficent law which eternally applies to all—we cannot hope to dodge the great law of Cause and Effect.
As we sow our thoughts, just so we will reap; discords in our lives do not come from our social systems so much as they come from our individual perverse minds.
Individuals in countless numbers waste their powers and energies in deploring social systems, the laws, and government, and still continue to cling to their own soul-destroying vices.
Come, men! be men, and not whiners and cringers. Rouse your minds! Rouse your souls! Come out into the Twentieth Century Light. Vibrate with the present glorious order of things, and in no way clog or retard the prosperity and progress of this beautiful world.
Help thy self by raising thy self to oneness with the Eternal Self, and become sane, sober, orderly, dignified, and progressive. This is all there is to well-ordered life now, here, and hereafter.
We become self-reliant and progressive only as we rely on Law—the Universal—and do our duty.
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Events Around the World
The largest solo exhibition in the United States in more than a decade of the work of internationally-renowned artist Dinh Q. Lê, this exhibition of five major video and photography installations entwines rarely heard narratives of war and migration from people in North Vietnam, the Vietnamese diaspora, and refugees who, like Lê, have returned to live in their home country. Assembling these obscure stories through the collection of found photographs, artists' war sketches, and oral histories, Lê presents a multifaceted story about Vietnamese life before, during, and after the Vietnam War. In the process, he questions the viability of collective memory and reveals the effects of trauma on the cultural imagination.
ACC has provided support to the San Jose Museum of Art for this exhibition.
Grantees: San Jose Museum of Art, Le Dinh Q.
Website: https://sjmusart.org/exhibition/dinh-q-le-true-journey-return


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In search engine optimization (SEO), there's a fairly even split between the subjective value of your site (including its trustworthiness and quality), and its objective performance (which usually boils down to technical factors). Some tactics, like accelerated mobile pages (AMPs), straddle that line.
Google AMPs are a relatively new development, announced in October 2015, and have become such an established mainstay that you probably see them in your search results without even thinking about their presence. Generally, you'll see a small carousel of AMP options, complete with a preview image and a small, green lightning bolt to indicate its speed, when you search for specific types of topics.
But what, exactly, are the advantages to offering AMPs? And do you really need to be using them?
AMPs in a Nutshell
In case you aren't familiar, accelerated mobile pages (AMPs) are a set of protocols you can use to restructure your site, and make it easier to be loaded and viewed on a mobile device. At first glance, you might confuse this with simply making your site "optimized for mobile devices," but AMPs are a distinct concept.
Mobile-optimized pages are loadable and viewable in mobile devices, but AMPs are designed to load much faster, providing users with instantly available content. It's similar to Facebook's Instant Articles, but in the body of search results.
The Advantages
Let's look at the advantages AMPs can offer you, both in the context of SEO and beyond it:
Overall, AMPs are an effective way to increase your search visibility, give your visitors a better impression of your brand, and possibly secure more conversions from the traffic you receive as well.
The Disadvantages
So are there any disadvantages to implementing the AMP protocols?
The biggest factor here is the difficulty in implementation. It's not as simple as installing a single line of code, but isn't excessively challenging for an experienced professional.
The Future
It's likely that mobile traffic will keep growing, with 80 percent of all web traffic coming from mobile devices by 2020. Accordingly, demand for fast-loading mobile pages is going to keep increasing, and more publishers are going to compete to offer the best possible experience for their users.
I've written before about how AMPs could become a new standard for web content and SEO, and I still believe it's possible. However, for the moment, it's not a functional necessity to transform your content into AMPs. The only exception is if you're a publisher with a sizable audience already, and you need to remain competitive on a national scale.
Unless you fall into a category where AMPs are the norm, sit back and keep watch to see how this technical structure develops—and jump in when you feel the time is right.
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Botanical nameChironia baccifera
Common NameChristmas Berry, Aambeibossie
Tangled shrublet up to 50cm. Leaves narrow spreading; bears small pink star-shaped flowers with a tube 3-5mm long that is constricted above the ovary; fruits are fleshy, bright red berries.
An infusion of the aerial parts of this species was traditionally used to purify the blood for the internal treatment of piles or haemorrhoids; 'aambeie' -Afrikaans term for piles or haemorrhoids.
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This morning, shortly after the Tony Award nominees were announced, I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to the Tony nominees of tomorrow. The nine Best Actor and nine Best Actress nominees for
Dallas Summer Musicals' fourth annual DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards
, culled from 65 schools, came to the DMN studio to sing their signature medleys. Each medley, one for the girls and one for the boys, consists of each performer getting to show off a little bit of a song from his or her show, with the others singing back-up.
The medleys are among the highlights of the gala awards show that Dallas Summer Musicals will present Wednesday night with a full orchestra. Not only is it a treat to watch, but one actor and one actress from each of these medleys will win an all expense-paid trip to New York to compete in the
National High School Musical Theater Awards
, sponsored by the Broadway League, that culminates with a performance June 29 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Here are the nominees for Best Actor, followed by their medley. Enjoy.
Nominees for Best Actor
Drew Brown from Carroll H. S. as Tarzan in
Griffin Camacho from Richardson H.S as Tevye in
Fiddler on the Roof
Chris Clark from Plano West H. S. as Jesus in
Jesus Christ Superstar
Tanner Dillon from Plano Senior H.S. as Cornelius Hackl in
Hello Dolly
Quint Erwin from Grapevine Faith Christian School as Caratacus Potts in
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ryan Garmoe from Abilene H. S. as Bobby in
Drew Mitchell from Rockwall H.S. as Sweeney Todd in
Sweeney Todd
Logan Reid from McKinney Boys H. S. as Javert (zhah-vair) in Les Miserables <


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In fact, one of TESS' most recent discoveries includes a three-planet system that orbits a star (L 98-59) located roughly 35 light-years from Earth. One of the planets, known as L 98-59b, is between the sizes of Earth and Mars – effectively making it the smallest exoplanet discovered by TESS to date. The discovery also highlights the sophistication of TESS and doubles the number of small exoplanets that are considered worthy of follow-up studies.Continue reading "The Planet-Hunting TESS Discovers Its Smallest Exoplanet to Date"