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Enterprise Wearable Solutions: Augmenting the Mobile Worker
Until recently, the wearable form factor had been relegated to very niche deployments to address specific workflows centered on data collection primarily in the warehouse: voice input technology, wristmounted computers and ring scanners to improve worker productivity and operational accuracy through these hands-free solutions.
However, companies like Google and Apple have brought the concept of the wearable device into the mainstream. Now flush with consumer-oriented devices, like fitness bands and smartwatches, awareness is being raised of the wearable's form factor in the enterprise and consequently creating new use cases that extend beyond the warehouse. In particular, public safety has emerged as an area of focus for wearable devices that include body-worn cameras to provide better digital evidence chains, particularly as high-profile cases where digital recording have been present have made national headlines.
As with the consumer market, however, wearables have yet to capture the imagination in the way that tablets and smartphones have done to revolutionise enterprise mobility over the course of the past decade; instead, they largely remain auxiliary items full of potential but at the end of the day are complementary rather than stand-alone. Nevertheless, the growing fascination with the form factor has meant there is growing interest in including wearables into enterprise mobility deployments, particularly with the advancements in wearable OSes and the refinement of wearable-based UIs and contextual information.
Real-time video capabilities and augmented reality are proving potent selling points for the form factor, in addition to greater portability and productivity from being hands-free. Google's re-introduction of Google Glass as an enterprise-oriented device will likely lead the way in introducing line-of-business applications and use cases across industries where the resistance to wearable electronics is notably lower than in social settings.
While VDC anticipates moderate-to-strong growth for wearable devices, it is anticipated that the adoption of more mainstream consumer-oriented wearable devices, like smartwatches, will remain limited for at least the next couple of years. Currently, the larger issues with the new generation of wearables remains in ensuring that manufacturers and app developers treat the device as something other than a miniaturised version of a smartphone and address requirements specific to a worn device. In addition, issues like battery life and the ability to hot-swap will be critical for organisations looking to deploy wearables in LOB applications – this has been a particularly acute issue for many of today's smart glasses that have a battery life of two hours or less. Nevertheless, improvements in mobile OS, the growing availability of APIs and overall interest in the form factor, will provide ample opportunity for wearables to become an increasingly central element of line-of-business workflows.
The spectrum of wearable devices and use cases continues to expand beyond the traditionally niche deployments of the past; previous generations of wearables, which span back decades, have been extremely industry- and task specific given the technological limitations of the time and the relative lack of ergonomic design. Within the last two to three years, however, there has been a renaissance of interest in wearables that has been fostered by initiatives from tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung. The introduction of wearable-specific operating systems like Android Wear, Tizen, and watchOS have provided the enterprise with a new ecosystem to build upon the advances being made in display technology, voice-operation solutions and contextual information. The resulting media hype surrounding these advances has helped to foster a notable uptick in interest from the enterprise.
What is the Killer Application for Wearables in the Enterprise?
Within the enterprise, as with much of the consumer market, the greatest obstacle to higher adoption rates is the ability to move beyond the promise of improved productivity towards concrete use cases that provide tangible value. Companies within the postal and courier sector, as well as warehousing are experimenting with heads-up displays and augmented reality, could improve worker productivity through a number of pilot programs that have included Google Glass and the Vuzix M100. Despite the excitement surrounding such programs, and the marked improvements in picking accuracy, technological limitations such as battery life and durability remain considerable obstacles to widespread deployment.
In spite of these hurdles, there are new industry verticals that are eagerly looking to incorporate wearable devices into LOB workflows; chief among these are public safety and healthcare. While there has been steadily growing interest from public safety organisations for years in the deployment of wearables for evidence management, highly publicised events like that in Ferguson, MO have brought a heightened sense of urgency to these investments. Recent data from VDC reveals that public safety to have one of the highest deployment rates of wearable devices among the industry verticals surveyed, and among those organisations with current deployments, body-worn cameras represent an overwhelming majority of the devices used.
The primary obstacle for public safety, however, will be overcoming the lag between the growth of the body-worn camera market and the development and incorporation of complementary technology to support it, including cloud storage and video analytics, not to mention public acceptance. Healthcare, by contrast, is looking increasingly towards augmented reality as a means of enabling hands-free productivity, particularly in areas like the OR, where interaction with devices can necessitate frequent re-scrubbing. Google and Phillips Healthcare have been at the forefront of much of the development of applications and solutions that leverage wearable technology for both staff and patients alike. VDC anticipates that these two industry verticals will lead much of the investment into the next generation of wearables and best internalise the value proposition of the form factor.
For consumer-grade devices, enterprise applications are growing but remain limited in their reach, particularly as a large portion of the market belongs to tracking devices that are meant for health and fitness applications. Nevertheless, smartwatches are slowing making their way into the mainstream, albeit at a slower rate than many of the manufacturers would like. Even trend-setting Apple appears unable to work its magic to stir demand quite in the way that it has for its previous devices. By contrast, the public's reception of the Apple Watch has been notably cooler, with much of the media calling into question the need for such a device on the market. The seeming lack of a "killer app" has limited the enterprise value proposition beyond a more streamlined means of communication and notification, although there is a slowly growing ecosystem for applications for the enterprise.
Companies like Salesforce and Good Technology have been at the forefront of development. The former's launch of Salesforce Wear in the summer of 2014 - which enabled developers to create enterprise applications specifically for HUDs and smartwatches – is a good example of this. Meanwhile, Good Technology (now BlackBerry) has sought to incorporate smartwatches into its enterprise mobility management solutions as a means of providing mobile identity and access management features, including two-factor authentication and access control through its Good Work solution.
The restricting factors for growth in the wearable markets remain firmly centered on the issue of applicability. On the end-user side, this manifests as uncertainty of the specific value proposition that wearables provide. Lack of a clear ROI presents a considerable hurdle that OEMs which are manufacturing non-industrial wearables will need to overcome, especially if the form factor is to gain traction in an enterprise setting.
In order to gain widespread acceptance, the new generation of wearable devices will need to transcend the current consumer fad to demonstrate material improvements to an organisation's workflow. The ability to work hands-free in labour intensive workflows and real-time communication capabilities for technically complex situations for equipment/site inspections and remote diagnostics already provide a clear and strong value proposition. However, in industry verticals that can benefit from wearable devices, that proposition is less obvious. As a result, the key to higher adoption rates across these verticals will require a strong application ecosystem that is tailored to the unique requirements of a wearable device – namely, limited display and UI, as well as faster interaction times to relay and input information.
Despite these hurdles, VDC believes that the rise of consumer wearable devices and their peripheral and application ecosystem will help pave the way for a new generation of enterprise-oriented and industry-specific devices by helping to normalise the form factor and establish a broader base for applications. Although consumer wearables currently offer limited utility within an enterprise setting, they nevertheless help to demonstrate the value proposition of the form factor and serve as a proof of concept in the capabilities of wearable in a broader environment that transcends ring scanners and fitness sensors. If the current attention given to smartwatches and their ilk can evolve beyond a fad and the devices gain widespread appeal, the effect on markets in the fostering of a sustainable ecosystem of OS and application development could be similar to that of the rise of smartphones and tablets in a LOB setting, presenting both a wealth of opportunities and challenges to traditional OEMs.


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ICO news
Max Property Group Announces Its Re-Brand.
Billion-USD digital currency fund recently unveiled that 25 percent of its ICO startup investments might be viewed as securities.
European digital currency projects Neufund and Ledger have released the news about their partnership.
The SEC has released a Cease and Desisthttps://admin.base.info/arti order versus a digital currency financing fund for illegal securities distribution.
Main BTC bull of the Congress is finishing drafting the law to exempt initial coin offerings from securities legislation
Warren Davidson, the Republican Congressman, and a big advocate of BTC and blockchain, intends to present fed laws to regulate ICOs and crypto.
Cross-border cooperation is crucial for bringing unlawful initial coin offerings to justice
Co-director of the US SEC's enforcement claims that international collaboration is of paramount importance for elimination of the fraudulent ICOs.
Beijing renders STO coins unlawful
Municipal Bureau of Finance of Beijing made a statement regarding the security token offerings being illegal in Beijing.
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Initial coin offerings have accumulated a significantly lesser amount of funds in Q3 compared to Q2.
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Attention Buckeye readers: You can join Axios' Mike Allen tomorrow morning at The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio, for a breakfast conversation on the future of work.
He'll be interviewing: Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO; Josh Silverman, Etsy CEO; Francis Davidson, Sonder CEO; and Columbus' own Jeni Britton Bauer, of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. RSVP here.
1 big thing: AI is still just talk for most businesses
For all the talk around artificial intelligence, recent surveys show just 3%–4% of firms are actually using it for broad-scale business.
Hoping to change that, Microsoft used a San Francisco event Tuesday to show off some of the companies that are using the technology effectively.
- InBev, for example, has a platform called SmartBarley that gathers data from 8,000 of the company's suppliers to help them improve yields and lower their environmental impact. The growers agree to share their data with InBev, which in turn shares back the AI-derived insights with the farmers. "We are not a digital company. We are a company that is being digitized," AB InBev's Tassilo Festetics says.
- Startup Arccos Golf, only a few feet away, showed how it's using AI to create a virtual caddie for golfers, able to assess a player's stroke, weather, and other conditions. The startup says the early results are promising, with customers shaving an average of nearly 4 strokes off their game.
Even if they don't know how to get started, companies are interested in the technology, says Julia White, a VP in Microsoft's Azure unit. "People recognize the promise of AI," she says.
The problem, though, is that most still don't know what it takes to get started, White adds. Both Microsoft and the customers on stage Tuesday agreed that it mostly boils down to data. If you want to use AI in your business, you need lots of data and it has to be in a common format.
"Everyone wants to focus on the sizzle," White says. "Where's my new bot? Well what's your bot going to learn from?"
In response, Microsoft is increasing its investment in tools that help companies build their own chatbot. The company announced this morning it's purchasing XOXCO, maker of Howdy, one of the first commercial chatbots.
Yes, but: Expectations around the AI business are often overblown today. White acknowledges this, but puts the blame on other companies.
- "There was so much hype around Watson and other things that have been disappointing," White says.
Doubts persist: Maribel Lopez, of Lopez Research, says her research shows that just 3% of companies have invested enough in AI to see a significant return on investment, while 89% said that the big cloud companies have overpromised on AI.
Flashback: MIT-Boston Consulting Group released a survey a year ago that also said American business executives expect AI to have a large impact on their companies but few were actually adopting the needed technologies.
2. What they're saying about Amazon HQ2
With Amazon making its HQ2 choices official, everyone is now weighing in on how the decision will impact everything from tax revenue to public transit and the political fallout.
Details: Amazon is splitting HQ2 (and the 50,000 jobs that come with it) between two regions: New York's Long Island City and Arlington, Virginia.
Here are some of the smartest and funniest comments...
The housing impact:
"Northern Virginia property owners are delighted Amazon HQ2 is moving in. Renters, first-time buyers and low-income residents aren't."— Tracy Jan and Kathy Orton write in the Washington Post
The subsidies:
"New York is going to pay on average $48,000 for each of 25,000 jobs Amazon will create. It's a $1.5 billion direct subsidy of the company. (I wonder what they think they'll get back in taxes, over what period.)"— Wall Street Journal tech columnist Christopher Mims tweets
"Amazon is a billion-dollar company. The idea that it will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks at a time when our subway is crumbling and our communities need MORE investment, not less, is extremely concerning to residents here."— Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweets, with a more critical viewpoint
The subways:
"Excited to see how New York's very well funded, often empty, and totally fine subway system will support Amazon's new LIC office!"— The Verge's Dieter Bohn tweets, with just a hint of sarcasm
The politics: The New York Times' Mike Isaac said two people mentioned to him that a big benefit of splitting HQ2 is that Amazon now has more politicians that view it as a key employer:
"HQ2 split among two cities gets them twice as many senators."
The bottom line: Even split across two cities, HQ2 will bring a substantial number of jobs and other benefits. It will bring headaches, too.
3. Benioff again likens Facebook to cigarettes
Salesforce founder Marc Benioff lashed out at Facebook in a new interview with MSNBC, doubling down on his contention that the social network is akin to a digital-style tobacco company.
"Facebook is the new cigarettes," he tells Kara Swisher during a half-hour MSNBC special that will air Sunday at 10pm ET. "You know, it's addictive. It's not good for you. ... The government needs to step in."
Swisher challenged him on the contention, which he has made before. This time, though, an epic exchange ensued.
Swisher: That's a strong comparison, cigarettes.
Benioff: Well, I think it's the right comparison.
Swisher: Cigarettes kill you.
Benioff: Well, I think this is — the right comparison that we can see that, you know, Facebook can have very serious effects on society the same way that cigarettes can.
Plus: Benioff also spoke with Swisher about his purchase of Time magazine and his fight with other tech CEOs over San Francisco's recently passed Prop C initiative to help combat homelessness. You can see a video clip here.
4. FCC ready to auction airwaves for 5G
The Federal Communications Commission will launch the first of two major spectrum auctions today as the wireless industry tries to get the bandwidth it needs to deliver 5G.
Why it matters: The regulator is under pressure from the big wireless carriers to make 5G a reality, Axios' David McCabe reports.
The details: On Wednesday morning, the FCC will start taking bids for spectrum in the 28 GHz band.
- After the conclusion of that auction — senior officials didn't have a date when speaking with reporters on Tuesday — a second one will commence, with spectrum in the 24 GHz band.
- Both contain high-frequency bandwidth that carriers are hoping they can use to build out 5G networks.
By the numbers: There are 40 bidders qualified for the first auction, which required an upfront payment, and 58 completed applications for the second, per officials.
Go deeper: Bidding in the first auction can be tracked here.
5. Take Note
On Tap
- The Wall Street Journal's D.Live wraps up in Laguna Beach, California.
- Cisco reports earnings after the markets close.
Trading Places
- StubHub named former Morgan Stanley banker Greg Mrva as its CFO.
- Flipkart CEO Binny Bansal is stepping down after an inquiry into misconduct.
- Snap is being subpoenaed by the Justice Department and SEC over its IPO disclosures. (Reuters)
- With the ride-hailing companies getting into scooters, Lime is now getting into car-sharing, launching a service in Seattle. (Bloomberg)
- Facebook, Google and Twitter are working together on an initiative to help combat the opioid epidemic. (Facebook)
- LinkedIn expects its media business to bring in $2 billion this fiscal year. (Axios)
- Social-media influencers aren't just promoting clothes and fancy hotels any more — they're now helping to sell prescription drugs. (STAT)
- Hungry for more Wi-Fi capacity, the telecom industry is looking to snatch control of underutilized airwaves reserved for the auto industry — but connected and autonomous vehicles are starting to need the spectrum. (Axios)
- Pokemon Go creator Niantic released a trailer for its upcoming Harry Potter-themed augmented reality game, but also confirmed that Harry Potter: Wizards Unite won't arrive until next year. (Niantic)
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WINNSBORO- Make plans to be in downtown Winnsboro for the 3rd Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m., on January 18. This month's theme is steampunk!
The art walk will begin with delicious wine and cheese at the Keyrig Gallery, located at 107 Locust St. There will be Tea Dueling, Poetry Reading and Music at Art & Espresso, 217 Market St – voted best coffee in Upper East Texas by County Line Magazine for the third year!! The Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market St will also be open.
Many merchants and locals will be in costume. This is event is free and everyone is invited. Some merchants and restaurants will remain open late! Come and stay for the weekend!! Call 903-347-1210or 903-975-3882 for more info.


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'H' is for holiday
If there is any season of the year that promotes over-eating, you have to agree that season is upon us. Now, as you know, I'm a great student of Julia Child, and she promoted moderation in everything, even in moderation, so when faced with the holiday that promotes gluttony above all the others, I decided to practice extreme moderation (oxymoron-ish phrase isn't it?), especially since this was my first year as a pescatarian.
Now for a little history….
From the editor of the winter 2011 publication"Gastronomica" –
"This national holiday(Thanksgiving) was the brainchild of Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book magazine, who campaigned for it tirelessly. Between 1846 and 1863 she lobbied all who would listen- seven presidents, endless congressmen, the governor of all the states – to have the last Thursday in November declared a day of national thanksgiving, an act she believed would help heal the country's profound social and political rifts."
My decision was to steer clear of any traditional Thanksgiving food, but thought for the main course I would go 'hole hog' and use lobster. However, one particular guest who is ALWAYS at my table doesn't like anything served in a shell, so whole lobster was off the list. I decided to create a lobster pot pie, even though I had never heard of one, much less had a recipe for such. To go with it, a simple salad of blanched green beans with a chopped tomato garnish and a side of a corn dish that I honestly don't know the origin of (more about this later).
I began with a bag of lobster knuckle meat from Inland Seafood and simply followed my instincts, my nose, and taste buds.
(Please do click through pictures to see the details!)
Here the lobster gets sautéed with shallots and clarified butter (nothing but the best for lobster!), then flambéed in brandy. If you've never flamed food, try it, but read good instructions before your attempt and keep your face well away. It's great fun and your guests will be so impressed as long as you don't singe your eyebrows (trust me, this looks odd and smells worse!).
Next, I created a roux with additional butter (did I mention moderation?) and some flour. Cook this for 3 minutes to cook the flour, then add fish stock or bottled clam juice and water. I used crab stock. Now before proceeding, always taste for salt and pepper. If it don't taste good now, it never will and you don't want to waste your lobster, chicken or what ever you're pot-pie-ing.
Now in my mind, no pot pie exists without some vegetables since it is the ultimate comfort food and should need little else besides the pot pie itself for a complete meal. I blanched some diced carrots, peas and potatoes for the vegetable addition.
Finally the mix goes into the baking dish(es) which I had decided to make individuals.
Nothing wows a diner quite like real puff pastry, and it was, after all, a holiday dish, however homey and comfort food-ish it was, so real puff pastry was mandatory in my mind! I won't go into the details because there are so many formulas and instructions, you can find them on the internet. Just remember to keep it cold and work rapidly. Here's the pastry I made on Wednesday.
This block needed to rest a few minutes (15) before I could roll it. Keep in mind there's a ton of butter in this (did I mention moderation?), so when it's well chilled, it's like a brick.
The rounds of pastry are cut, placed atop the pies and then an egg glaze applied.
All this up to the egg glaze can be done well ahead, but wait until you're ready to go into the oven to glaze it.
Now for the story of the corn dish (and most of you know how I love to tell stories)…..
Several years ago when I was taking french classes at Evening at Emory, one of my fellow students invited us to a birthday party for several of her Aries friends. When we arrived, the house smelled so wonderful and Liz was still hustling around the kitchen. I began asking about the various dishes and nibbles she had on the table and discovered she had made most everything from scratch, including the corn chips and pickles. Wow, was I impressed. A bit later, a most enticing aroma lured me back to the kitchen. When I inquired 'What is that I'm smelling, Liz?" she said, "You might want to stay close by, because the dish about to come out of the oven always disappears quickly." What came out was a 9″ x 13″ glass baking dish with a slightly puffed yellow mixture that smelled of sweet delicious corn. We swooned over each spoonful and tried not to be too hoggish about the servings, but you know how it goes with a buffet i.e. first come, first served! I asked if she would possible share the recipe. As she grinned sheepishly, she said "I think you can remember this one, Kyle." Her mother had shared it with her.
Well, it was 2 months before I made the dish, but what a dish it is.
Here's the recipe:
1 can whole kernel corn not drained
1 can cream corn
1 8 oz. carton sour cream
1 box Jiffy corn meal mix
1 stick margarine (butter will not work, Liz claimed and I have never deviated), softened or melted and cooled.
Combine and put in dish, bake @ 350˚ for 35-40 minutes.
I will recommend if you you if you bake in a soufflé dish as I have shown here your cooking time will increase to 70-85 minutes. You want a skewer to come out clean and cover with foil to keep it from browning too much.
The dish is rich and satisfying. Remember moderation is the keynote here. I did, after all use reduced-fat sour cream.
After 45 minutes, here are the golden brown delicious results.
(I baked the corn a few more minutes on its own).
While it probably will never take the place of the Norman Rockwell magazine cover depicting a whole turkey presented at the table, my meal was thoroughly satisfying, fully appreciated and no one left the table laden with gluttonous guilt screaming 'Get your coat, we're leaving!'
Here's a close-up of the pot pie with its crispy, buttery delicious puff top.
So when you're planning your upcoming holiday feast, try to moderate yourself and your diners by keeping the meal balanced and satisfying. We all should tell the story of Thanksgiving and it's crusader, Sarah Josepha Hale to those who gather around our table- or simply do as the British do and take everything for granted!
Toujours, bon Appetit et Joyeux Noël!
© Kyle A Nelson


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Alex sat in the corner of the open air coffee shop as it approached midnight, it was in the downtown part of old town Pasadena. All of the yuppies came to clubs in the area to show off their cash and to dance badly, but the coffee shop was quiet with the eption of lounge music. At the moment nobody was there. He had a stack of notebooks on his left and a stack of books on his right and one of each was open on the table in front of him. He held one open while he wrote in the other. He still preferred pen and paper to all the modern technology. He dropped his pen and paper to rub his tired eyes. He was frustrated and depressed, discontent with everything. It wasn't that he disliked himself, he loved himself, he wouldn't want to be anybody else, what irritated him was the way he was treated, perceived, evaluated, and ranked by others. He couldn't get promoted, he couldn't get acknowledged, he couldn't even find a loyal friend. Attractive by anyone's standard he was also an artist, a writer of fiction and essays, he was experienced with performance arts and public speaking, he had danced professionally, he studied philosophies that others would never in their lives be able to begin to comprehend. But all of this seemed to count against him, people were intimidated by him.
He suspected that the only thing that could change his fate was something he had spent all of his life trying to uproot from his life, the irrational. He could lie, he could tell people what they wanted to hear, he could manipulate them, and rob them and sabotage them. He could appear to be their friend and then stab them in the back, and then they would like him, not because they wanted to, but because they had to. The very concept was repellent to him and yet it seemed to work for everyone else. The world was litigious, acquisitive, vexatious, full of phony people and gilded gargoyles. Rats scurrying about trying to prove to each other that they are something they are not. Failing to recognize that one communicates to others what one is by being, not by doing.
He didn't want to be right about people or about society, he wanted to be wrong but over and over again his worldview was upheld, or when it appeared that he had found someone that was different from the others he was disappointed yet again. Then he would get depressed. Then he would get creative. Then he would delve deeper into philosophy and express his feelings through art. And then he would get smarter, and then he would see more, and then he would see that the corruption and perversion had run even deeper and social failure was even more inevitable than he had thought before which would begin the downward spiral all over again. He didn't know how much longer he could take it. All he wanted was to be treated nice, and to be understood, to have someone to love, and to belong somewhere with something resembling a family, people that would protect him and support him and appreciate him. But just as the ocean cannot be contained in a thimble the average person was incapable of understanding him.
As he sat there wallowing in despair, he was unaware that one of the oldest vampires alive was listening in on his every thought. She sat perched atop the alleyway. She was riveted. Nos Feratu, much like viruses do not appear alive until they are near living organisms, and the more alive the organism, the more active vampires become. She was aroused beyond measure, this creature so rare, intoxicating her with his eloquent pain. Everything a person knows and does is in their blood, and his blood was rich and juicy. Her eyes were fixed on him like a hungry tigress stalking a sambar deer.
Time seemed to stop, and silence descended on the alley. Sophia, that was her name, turned into a black mist and disappeared into the shadows, soundlessly appearing and slinking towards Alex in an alien manner. She was small of stature, and her limbs were deceivingly delicate in appearance, her facial features were a pleasant blend of roman and Egyptian. Her dark eyes were surrounded by thick black lushes that looked like twin, Gothic butterflies. Sophia was drunk on the genius and passion that wafted from the soul in front of her. It was everything she could do to contain her blood lust, but 900 years experience reminded her that this was a rare moment to be made to last as long as possible, to be teased out until it was unbearable. She used every scrap of her will power to remain in control of her hunger.
Alex noticed her with a start and instantly she was in front of him looking deep into his eyes glamouring him so he wouldn't try to flee, which would have been futile anyway.
"Shhhhh! Relax! I am not going to hurt you, yet." Her fangs were thick contrasting starkly with the rest of her harmless appearance. "I am going to release you so you can talk to me don't try to run ok?" she squeezed his cheeks and shook his head as she spoke.
Alex nodded distantly.
Sophia pulled his chair away from the table and curled up on his lap. "I feel your pain." her hand slid up his chest and pulled his collar down. "I understand you." She made a pouty face as she spoke, her fingernail made a tiny incision in his exposed chest, and she watched the blood accumulate and run a little before she deftly scooped it up with her tongue. It was as good as she had expected, her eyes rolled back and her head and her back arched. She moaned as she tried to remain composed. Her chest heaved as her intensified arousal increased her heartbeat. Fluidly she pulled herself up to straddle him and grabbed his face in her hands. She sucked his lip into her mouth and tugged on it playfully, biting it quickly, before letting it slip out of her mouth. She salivated as she watched the blood accumulate and run down his chin. Running her fingers through his hair she pulled his head back and licked up the blood. Kissing him, sucking the blood from the wound. She licked his tongue as though she could taste him, tasting his own blood.
"I could take you away from all of this you know, if I wanted to….. I could make you a king, a warrior king. I could make you a god. No more pain, no more suffering, no more having to treat human trash as equals. Just your will, whatever it might be, not even your will, your whim. Does that sound good to you? Would you like that?…..SPEAK MY PET!"
Alex couldn't believe what he was experiencing. He had never even contemplated whether vampires were real or not and now this succubus was upon him, loving him, taking away his pain, eating him, understanding him. He didn't speak out of thought but out of reflex. He reacted to the first time in years not being in a state of constant misery. "yessssss" He rasped.
Sophia's body became taut and she snapped into him like a cobra and bit into his neck with a crunch. Her face was sprayed with blood from an ejaculation from his jugular. She came to her senses again and closed the wound, while she wiped all of the blood from her face and swallowed it. It would be sacrilege to waste a single drop.


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What is the same for people surrounding me,
But different for people far away from me,
And if I move, it changes for me.
$\begingroup$ This would be a lot easier to read if you put all the parentheticals outside of the riddle, instead of trying to explain the riddle while you "tell" it.. $\endgroup$ – user812786 Jul 22 '16 at 12:35
1$\begingroup$ Are those parentheses really required?? Or you can just do away with it.. $\endgroup$ – Sid Jul 22 '16 at 14:58
I think the answer is:
Time, or time zone
The time zone is the same for a region, but if you leave the region (go far), it changes. Moreover, if you move to a different time zone, the time is different there.
As simple as
your location?
people around you are in the same location, but those far away are not. If you move, your location changes.
Point of View? (In a very real, physical, 30 character long sense)
Those standing where you are share your perspective (angles relating to surrounding objects).
People far away have a different perspective.
When you move, your perspective changes.
I am thinking it is
SUN which means DAY
Because if it is
day and someone who is around you they can see SUN.
Who is far away from you, like on the other side of the globe, it will be Night for them. so they cant see SUN.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> A Spa City man is facing numerous felony charges connected to a July 4 assault.
Isaac W. Greco, 21, was charged Thursday with four counts of first-degree assault and two counts of first-degree robbery. All charges are class B felonies. Saratoga Springs police said Greco is currently in state prison on unrelated charges.
On Oct. 10, 26-year-old Alonte White of Saratoga Springs was also arrested in connection with the attack. He faces the same charges as Greco and is in the Saratoga County Jail.
Saratoga Springs police said in the early morning hours on July 4, Greco and Alonte attacked a 30-year-old man on Gardner Lane and stole money from him.
Police said the victim sustained a "significant laceration" to his face in the attack which required emergency medical treatment at Saratoga Hospital. The victim received extended follow-up care.
Police said the attack was an isolated incident and not a random act.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> A Spa City man is facing numerous felony charges connected to a July 4 assault.


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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) not only publicly lists excluded healthcare criminals from federal payment, it makes it easier to spot fugitives.
You're probably familiar with the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) as a great way to see if your current or potential employees have wronged government insurance carriers, and have been excluded from provider funding. You may not know, however, that the OIG took criminal shaming one step further to ensure federal funding does not go to healthcare employees who are guilty of fraud, waste, and abuse, and to protect patients from convicted criminals.
Launched in February 2011, the "OIG Most Wanted Fugitives" list displays the photos of more than 170 fugitives who have charges related to healthcare fraud and abuse. Along with the fugitive's photo, there is a complete profile of their crimes and a button where you can "REPORT" their whereabouts to OIG via a form, or by calling toll free. You can also view a list of captured fugitives.
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In July, the member of JYJ confirmed the wedding rumors -- which had been circulating since April -- and subsequent reports said his wedding would take place on Sept. 10. It was later reported that the date had been postponed to Sept. 20.
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"A specific date hasn't been set yet. Park technically never confirmed the date himself, so it can't be said that the wedding has been delayed," C-Jes Entertainment said.
Park's bride-to-be is the 28-year-old granddaughter of Namyang Dairy Products' founder.
Park, 31, was discharged from his mandatory military service last month.
Upon being discharged, he told fans that he would "spend time looking back on his life," which fueled rumors that the wedding might be canceled.
Earlier this year, the K-pop star was embroiled in a sexual assault scandal, but he was cleared of all charges. One of the accusers, who is on trial for false accusation, is slated to hold a press conference on Sept. 21.
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Today I swam in the Pacific Ocean at Burleigh Heads. First my Dad and Hannah and I built sandcastles with big moats. My Dad built a sand turtle that was really cool!
Then we went in the water and I got to swim in the ocean. It was very awkward to go into the ocean and swim underwater with goggles. What I loved doing was to swim really fast and go along the wave and while it would curve in, I would hold my breath and dive under. The water was very warm like a hot tub! And it's winter here! I wonder how warm it gets in the summer?
I didn't want to get out but it was getting dark and it was time to leave. It was great fun!


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Shunal DokeSep 21, 2012 16:07:10 IST
Earlier this month, Valve's plans of a virtual reality gaming headset had come to light. The company had revealed its plans in an interview with the New York Times. The New York Times states that Gordon Stoll of Valve was testing an NVIS gaming headset that is "a boxy set of goggles that looks like a 22nd-century version of View-Master". The headsets, which more or less work like Google's Project Glass, are part of a wearable computing project headed by Michael Abrash. Now, according to Rock Paper Shotgun, the beta for Valve's hardware is going to kick off next year.
For the beta, Valve will be releasing prototypes of the hardware to some selected few gamers on Steam, though how these players will be selected is unknown. It's not even confirmed how the control scheme in Valve's headset will work. In an interview with Engadget, Valve's Jeri Ellsworth suggested that no option - "from Phantom Lapboard-esque solutions to hybrid controllers" – is out of the question for the company.
The beta for Valve's hardware will begin next year
The earlier report reveals that Valve will face greater technical challenges compared with Google's Project Glass. "While Google's glasses will display texts and video conferences, Valve has greater technical challenges to overcome with augmented-reality games. It has to figure out how to keep stable an image of a virtual object (say, a billboard) that is meant to be attached to a real-world object (the side of a building) while a player moves around. Otherwise, the illusion would be shattered," it reads.
Valve recently stated in a job listing for the post of an industrial designer stated that it is "jumping in" the computer hardware business. The listing adds that Valve is "frustrated by the lack of innovation in the computer hardware space" and sees "a real void in the marketplace." Valve also seems to think that opportunities to create compelling user experiences are "being overlooked".
"Valve is traditionally a software company. Open platforms like the PC and Mac are important to us, as they enable us and our partners to have a robust and direct relationship with customers. We're frustrated by the lack of innovation in the computer hardware space though, so we're jumping in. Even basic input, the keyboard and mouse, haven't really changed in any meaningful way over the years. There's a real void in the marketplace, and opportunities to create compelling user experiences are being overlooked," the post reads.
The post doesn't include information about any specific computer hardware Valve may be considering, but it does mention that basic input peripherals such as the keyboard and mouse "haven't really changed in any meaningful way over the years."
The company is not planning to build its own console either. Valve's Marketing Director Doug Lombardi confirmed with Kotaku earlier this year that Valve was a long way from actually making a console. He didn't deny, however, that Valve wouldn't make its own hardware sometime in the future.
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Canelands Beach Club & Spa is gorgeously situated on KwaZulu-Natal's warm Dolphin Coast. Enjoy 180-degree views of the ocean from the pool deck and watch dolphins at play in the breakers. Rock pools and sheltered coves offer safe swimming right on the doorstep. Whether visiting for a holiday or a weekend getaway, expect excellent service at this upmarket beach club with just 10 rooms, direct beach access and a modern spa. Enjoy a satisfying dining experience in-house at Two Shrimps.
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A rustic, "Belgian farmhouse" striped fabric from our High Performance upholstery line. The colours are cream, beige and black making it an easy choice for high traffic seat cushions, kitchen banquettes, re-upholstery, pet beds and many other home decor projects.
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Constitutional law, technological innovations, and the rise of a cultural "Right to Know" have recently combined to yield "fake news," as illustrated by an anti-abortion citizen-journalist sting operation that scammed Planned Parenthood. We find that the First Amendment, as construed by the Supreme Court, offers scant protection for activist journalists to go undercover to uncover wrongdoing, while providing substantial protection for the spread of falsehoods. By providing activists the means to reach sympathetic slices of the public, the emergence of social media has returned journalism to its roots in political activism, at the expense of purportedly objective and truthful investigative reporting. But the rise of "truthiness"—that is, falsehoods with the ring of truth, diffused through new forms of communication—threatens the integrity of the media. How to respond to these contradictions is a growing problem for advocates of free speech and liberal values more generally.
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The Bank of Cyprus has announced it has restructured the loans of one its largest debtors, the Leptos Group, in an agreement that involves the extension of loan maturities and a reorganisation of the Group.
Leptos Estates backs down in libel action
Leptos Estates, the Cyprus property development company, has backed down and withdrawn its libel action against property rights campaigner Denis O'Hare of the Cyprus Property Action Group.
Property rights campaigner to appear in court
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From The Conversation: "New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits"
Artist impression of neurons communicating in the brain. whitehoune/Shutterstock.com
May 17, 2019
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Autism affects at least 2% of children in the United States – an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging for both the patients and their parents or caregivers. What's worse is that today there is no medical treatment for autism. That is in large part because we still don't fully understand how autism develops and alters normal brain function.
One of the main reasons it is hard to decipher the processes that cause the disease is that it is highly variable. So how do we understand how autism changes the brain?
Using a new technology called single-nucleus RNA sequencing, we analyzed the chemistry inside specific brain cells from both healthy people and those with autism and identified dramatic differences that may cause this disease. These autism-specific differences could provide valuable new targets for drug development.
I am a neuroscientist in the lab of Arnold Kreigstein, a researcher of human brain development at the University of California, San Francisco. Since I was a teenager, I have been fascinated by the human brain and computers and the similarities between the two. The computer works by directing a flow of information through interconnected electronic elements called transistors. Wiring together many of these small elements creates a complex machine capable of functions from processing a credit card payment to autopiloting a rocket ship. Though it is an oversimplification, the human brain is, in many respects, like a computer. It has connected cells called neurons that process and direct information flow – a process called synaptic transmission in which one neuron sends a signal to another.
When I started doing science professionally, I realized that many diseases of the human brain are due to specific types of neurons malfunctioning, just like a transistor on a circuit board can malfunction either because it was not manufactured properly or due to wear and tear.
RNA messages in the cell drive function
Every cell in any living organism is made of the same types of biological molecules. Molecules called proteins create cellular structures, catalyze chemical reactions and perform other functions within the cell.
Two related types of molecules – DNA and RNA – are made of sequences of just four basic elements and used by the cell to store information. DNA is used for hereditary long-term information storage; RNA is a short-lived message that signals how active a gene is and how much of a particular protein the cell needs to make. By counting the number of RNA molecules carrying the same message, researchers can get insights into the processes happening inside the cell.
When it comes to the brain, scientists can measure RNA inside individual cells, identify the type of brain cell and and analyze the processes taking place inside it – for instance, synaptic transmission. By comparing RNA analyses of brain cells from healthy people not diagnosed with any brain disease with those done in patients with autism, researchers like myself can figure out which processes are different and in which cells.
Until recently, however, simultaneously measuring all RNA molecules in a single cell was not possible. Researchers could perform these analyses only from a piece of brain tissue containing millions of different cells. This was complicated further because it was possible to collect these tissue samples only from patients who have already died.
New tech pinpoints neurons affected in autism
However, recent advances in technology allowed our team to measure RNA that is contained within the nucleus of a single brain cell. The nucleus of a cell contains the genome, as well as newly synthesized RNA molecules. This structure remains intact ever after the death of a cell and thus can be isolated from dead (also called postmortem) brain tissue.
Neurons in the upper (left) and deep layers of the human developing cortex. Chen & Kriegstein, 2015 Science/American Association for the Advancement of Science, CC BY-SA
By analyzing single cellular nuclei from this postmortem brain of people with and without autism, we profiled the RNA within 100,000 single brain cells of many such individuals.
Comparing RNA in specific types of brain cells between the individuals with and without autism, we found that some specific cell types are more altered than others in the disease.
In particular, we found [Science]that certain neurons called upper-layer cortical neurons that exchange information between different regions of the cerebral cortex have an abnormal number of RNA-encoding proteins located at the synapse – the points of contacts between neurons where signals are transmitted from one nerve cell to another. These changes were detected in regions of the cortex vital for higher-order cognitive functions, such as social interactions.
This suggests that synapses in these upper-layer neurons are malfunctioning, leading to changes in brain functions. In our study, we showed that upper-layer neurons had very different quantities of certain RNA compared to the same cells in healthy people. That was especially true in autism patients who suffered from the most severe symptoms, like not being able to speak.
New results suggest that the synapse formed by neurons in the upper layers of the cerebral cortex are not functioning correctly. CI Photos/Shutterstock.com
Glial cells are also affected in autism
In addition to neurons that are directly responsible for synaptic communication, we also saw changes in the RNA of other non-neuronal cells – called glia. Glia play important roles in regulating the behavior of neurons, including how they send and receive messages via the synapse. These may also play an important role in causing autism.
So what do these findings mean for future medical treatment of autism?
From these results, I and my colleagues understand that the same parts of the synaptic machinery which are critical for sending signals and transmitting information in the upper-layer neurons might be broken in many autism patients, leading to abnormal brain function.
If we can repair these parts, or fine-tune neuronal function to a near-normal state, it might offer dramatic relief of symptoms for the patients. Studies are underway to deliver drugs and gene therapy to specific cell types in the brain, and many scientists including myself believe such approaches will be indispensable for future treatments of autism.
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While bankruptcy has various financial impacts, it certainly does not signify the end of the world. Many people file for bankruptcy for a number of reasons, and this amount only grows with the challenging economic conditions that we observe today. According to information from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), there were 7,466 incidents of bankruptcy in Australia in the September 2014 quarter alone. Seeking bankruptcy advice is essential so you become informed of exactly what transpires financially when you declare bankruptcy.
There are two kinds of bankruptcy: undischarged bankruptcy and discharged bankruptcy. Undischarged bankruptcy indicates that you are currently in the process of bankruptcy and are unable to acquire any type of loan. Discharged bankruptcy signifies that you are no longer bankrupt, and can acquire a loan with several specialist lenders. Bankruptcy ordinarily lasts for three years however can be extended in some scenarios.
Unfortunately, the banks don't provide the reasons for your bankruptcy and this can make it very challenging to get a home loan approved when you're eventually discharged. Whether you'll have the capacity to purchase a home after bankruptcy depends on a range of factors, such as the type of loan you're seeking and how you control your credit rating once declared bankrupt. What is certain is that your spending capability will be reduced, and repossession of property is typical.
Can you get a home loan approved after bankruptcy?
There are a number of specialist lenders granting home loans to customers that have been discharged from bankruptcy for as little as one day. Whilst most of these loans come with a higher interest rate and charges, they are nevertheless an option for those that are interested. In many cases, a larger deposit is required and there are more stringent terms and conditions to normal home loans.
There are numerous differences between lenders for discharged bankruptcy loan approvals. A few lenders will even provide discounted rates to individuals whose finances are in good condition and who have good rental history, if applicable. The length of time between your discharge and loan application will similarly affect the result of your application. Two years is commonly advised. At the same time, sustaining a consistent income and employment are also matters which will be taken into account. A lot of bankrupt people will also proactively try to strengthen their credit rating quickly to reduce the strain of bankruptcy once discharged.
Points to consider when applying for a home loan once discharged.
Deciding on an appropriate lender is key, so it's a smart idea to go with a lender that not only provides loans to discharged bankrupts but one that is widely known and credible. By doing this, you will feel comfortable that you are receiving reasonable terms and conditions and your application is more likely to be approved. There are some suspicious lenders on the market that take advantage of the financially vulnerable, so please take care. Another significant variable to take into account is that you should not apply to more than one lender simultaneously. Every loan application appears on your credit history, and numerous applications all at once are seen negatively by lenders.
Pros and cons of home loans for discharged bankrupts
You can still a loan. Although it may be challenging, it is still conceivable for discharged bankrupts to get a home loan approved.
The longer you have been discharged, the easier it gets. Spending time rebuilding your finances shows the lenders that you're financially responsible.
Your credit rating will improve. Effortless tasks like paying your bills on time and producing steady income will improve your credit rating.
You cannot acquire a loan until you are discharged. Many lenders will not approve any loans to people that are undischarged to avoid endangering any further financial distress.
Increased rates and fees. Generally, interest rates and fees will be higher for discharged bankruptcy loans. You can only get lower interest rates with a bigger deposit.
Record of bankruptcy. You will have a record of bankruptcy on your credit history for seven years after discharge, and your name will always be on the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
Bankruptcy is never an enjoyable experience, but it doesn't mean that you'll never own a home again. Because of the complexity of bankruptcy, it's crucial to seek professional advice from the experts to make sure you understand the process and therefore make sensible financial decisions. To find out more or to talk with someone about your scenario, contact Bankruptcy Experts Tennant Creek on 1300 795 575 or visit http://www.bankruptcyexpertstennantcreek.com.au


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TOO BAD these J-PACK Neon Samples will be worth crap VERY SOON. TOO BAD people run out of ideas.
We sold our 1st two pairs of Freddys for a pretty good price years ago, TOO BAD these don't go for what it used to be. Maybe Nike Sb will hire someone with fresh new ideas, lets hope!
R.I.P. Sample Sbs....
So anybody have information about the Yeezy 2s coming out? In the meantime, we got a couple 1st Yeezys instock.
WDYWT: W)taps Chukkas
The man who rather stay behind the scenes, KOJI! Its usually the person behind the scenes who make the moves.
If you work at RIF for a long period of time, you tend to put on a few extra pounds. How can we say no to people who bring us pies, muffins, cookies, empanadas, etc. We are truly grateful to have great friends who are thoughtful. Shouts to Mario, Carlos and Paula for the sweets.
Back in my middle school days, all I can remember about field trips was visiting a company that made boxes, a ship that took us to see dolphins and wales (but didn't get to see anything), and ofcourse the Getty Museum.
But these kids from Hoover Middle School had the chance to come out to Little Tokyo for their field trip and young man below was even able to purchase some shoes from the shop. These kids are rockin sbs that easily go for over $250+ each!, what happen to K Swiss and Chuck Taylors for middle school?
The teacher was like, why are you taking a picture of my kids?
Everyday its Chinese New Years for EDOUCHE, he just got a package from RIO San and I'm pretty jealous. 1. I don't have the new Iphone, 2. I need this Fragment Design cover ..lose, lose situation for me :/
Edwin just got shot down by Mannyfresh, we are unable to take any shoes that will CRACK! Its just not worth it these days, sorry Mr. Cortez...but nice 334A tee!
Anton came down after checking out the Agenda Tradeshow, he made sure to drop by the shop and chop it up before he headed back to Vegas. Watch out for his shoe cleaner "REFRESHED" at your nearest sneaker spot. We also met his boy Antoine who helps run SUITE160 in Vegas. We might see ya'll during MAGIC!
One of our good peoples, Kasem aka MENS LAND Jr., rolled through to pick up a FATTY check and drop off a few more goodies for your feet. He's probably one of the youngest collectors I know that might be able to KILL your favorite collectors collection.
#GPHGP: Whittier & Long Beach represenatives
#GPHGP: Mr. Greenburg
#GPHGP: Carlos JORDAN.
40 + pairs about to be UPDATED.
Can you believe about a year ago, Paula and Brandon came into the shop and months later Paula started interning for us, crazy how life works huh?
Check out this VID of SchoolboyQ finalizing #SETBACKS 01.11.11


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Sarika Rana | Updated: August 02, 2018 15:57 IST
Seeds have become the new superfoods; they not only possess essential nutrients but help lose weight efficiently. Amongst the many seeds, ranging from chia seeds to flax seeds and pumpkin seeds, sabja or basil seeds have gained a reputation for helping you shed off those kilos. Also known as tukmaria, sweet basil seeds and tulsi seeds, these seeds help reduce body heat, control blood sugar levels, relieve constipation and bloating, and treat acidity and heartburn. And, that's not it, sabja seeds are known to be great for your skin and hair. They are rich in antioxidants and have immunity-boosting properties. Nowadays, they are being hailed for their weight loss properties; thanks to a lot of fibre content present in them. Let's see what makes sabja seeds good for weight loss and learn how to use them to get rid of the extra fat.
Sabja seeds, or basil seeds, are full of fibre content, which keeps your stomach fuller for longer time (reduces your appetite), further prevent overeating and unnecessary cravings. They are also a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that comes from high levels of omega-3 fatty acids present in the seeds. These acids help in stimulating the fat burning metabolism in the body. In fact, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, daily consumption of linolenic acid results in fat loss. Besides this, basil seeds are low in calories and high in nutrients. A teaspoon of sabja seeds would not pack up more than two to four calories and will ensure that your body is loaded with vitamins and minerals - including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron along with vitamins A, B-complex, E and K - all of which are essential for weight management.
(Also Read: 7 Surprising Health Benefits Of Sabja Seeds)
Sabja seeds for weight loss and belly fat: Sabja seeds are most effective when soaked in water and consumed. Since they are hard to chew, adding them into water will make them translucent and soft. All you need to do is to soak one to two teaspoons of sabja seeds in a cupful of warm water for about 15 minutes to burn belly fat. It's because of the warm water, the seeds get swelled up and release digestive enzymes.
You could sprinkle these seeds on drinks like lemonade and green tea, or you can also munch on these seeds as a low-calorie snack alternative. Better still; add it to your soups and salads.
Caution: Pregnant ladies and children should avoid eating these seeds. Children could choke on them, if they are not mixed well with water. On the other hand, sabja seeds are believed to reduce the levels of oestrogen in the body. Make sure you consult a doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any health condition to avoid any complication.


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Let me know if this story doesn't make sense to you... :-)
But there's a deep insight to it which should make sense to atleast a few.
It'd been a long day. I don't know how I had got myself in such a precarious situation. Reflecting upon the trauma which I'd gone through in those tenacious hours, I realized that things could have been worse. In those wee hours of morning, things had somehow taken the right track, but only for a while. It seemed that we'd reached the perfect solution but there would have been many hurdles which would have had to be crossed if we'd chosen that path, because the future seemed quite bleak. And that little ray of hope just vanished into thin air.
So we'd to make a choice, a choice between the good and the bad, a choice between life and death and a choice which could've changed the entire course of our so-called plans for a better tomorrow.
Life never gives you all the time you need. At one point or the other, you've to decide whether you're going to act upon what you've thought about or waiver from your principles and let destiny take its toll on you. The acceptable standards of doing things may not always be the right ones and sometimes having the courage to do things differently makes the entire difference required.
But that was where the conflict came, because not everyone thought like I did. Raging on like bulls, we fought over trivial issues which at times, made absolutely no sense. Everyone had their own opinion to handle the matter at hand and everyone thought that their solution was the best. It was hard to reach a consensus in such a situation. The circumstances demanded a compromise which no one was willing to make. No one was ready to think in that direction, which I knew would give us the ultimate answer for all our queries. The situation was getting out of hand. If I hadn't taken that drastic step at that moment, then god knows what not could have happened further. Maybe we all would have met the same fate as the raging bulls meet in the field of war. It'd have been a total massacre. But finishing off one life to save many others was the only option left at that moment. It was gruesome but I couldn't help it. I had no other choice left.
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Clinton voters reject $6M bond proposal to repair roads, bridges
CLINTON >> With eligible voters staying home in droves, a referendum has killed a proposal to bond nearly $6 million in capital improvements, including the renovation of 15 miles of town roads.
The only proposal that survived the referendum was an appropriation of $650,000 to purchase new breathing apparatus for the town's volunteer firefighters.
Presented as three separate questions, voters first rejected a $4.2 million appropriation to repair roads and bridges, build sidewalks and reconstruct riverfront bulkheads adjacent to the firehouse. Town Clerk Sharon Urrichio said the vote was 609 opposed, and 586 in favor.
Next, a $1.6 million plan to install a turf field and perform other renovations at Ethel Peters Recreation Complex was dumped, with 859 against the appropriation and just 333 for it.
Finally, the purchase of the breathing apparatus survived, with 655 voters in favor and 542 opposed.
Uricchio said voter turnout was extremely low, with only 1,197 voters participating in the daylong referendum — 13 percent of the town's 9,254 registered voters. Owners of property valued at more than $1,000 also were eligible to vote.
The vote results cast into question the ongoing effort to repair Clinton's infrastructure; the appropriation would have been the third in a decade to address the town's roads, bridges and sidewalks.
Now, First Selectman William Fritz says town officials will have to consider whether to resubmit the $4.2 million plan for a second vote. He said the town has a $250,000 state grant for the renovation of the Indian River bulkheads, an amount that he estimates may be sufficient to repair the bulkheads of the east, or firehouse, side of the river.
"We've got fire trucks driving in and out of there. We can't have them falling into the river," he said.
On the other hand, Fritz said the proposed turf field for Ethel Peters now is a dead issue.
"Obviously, there was no support for the field," he said. "As it is now, the field isn't playable."
The synthetic field for Ethel Peters was seen as the key to eliminating the $25,000 annual irrigation expense for the current, 30-year-old natural turf field, as well as providing greater flexibility in scheduling events at the much-used facility. The $1.6 million appropriation also would have renovated the 32-year-old concession stand restroom and added rooms for teams who as of now stay on the field during breaks in athletic contests.
Fritz said the town has applied for a $500,000 state grant that, if awarded, could be used to renovate the concession stand and restrooms.
Of the voting, Fritz said, "Our job is to put (proposed capital improvements) forward for the people to consider, and we did that. The people decided not to approve it."
A handful of professionally printed "vote no" signs appeared on streets on referendum day, and Fritz said the Clinton Taxpayers Association passed out flyers at the polls opposing the appropriations. Otherwise, he was at a loss to explain the low voter participation.
"We actually had a lower turnout in the 2011 referendum (approving similar appropriations)," he said. "The referendum was in the papers and on our website. I wish we'd get more people out, but there's not much more we can do about it."


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I have been very busy having wonderful artistic breakthroughs lately. I think I have figured out what it is I am up to. I have been bouncing back between realism and abstract, here and there, sort of all over the place. I was getting worried about myself, but I am now beginning to make some order of the chaos. It is all about learning. I am fairly comfortable with many of the technical aspects of painting, so I am now able to relax and just let the creativity flow without worrying about controlling (or maybe failing at) every thing I do. Its great fun. And it's me. So I will play around with this new art I have discovered, then when I switch to realism again (which I will inevitably do) I know my paintings will be just that much better because of this new style.
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"This spoof (satire) of how the Hollywood studio system used to work (behind the scenes) is filled with clichés and slapstick comedy; it will entertain most classic movie fans, at least for the first two thirds or so, before it bogs down. Just before Leslie Howard was to play Professor Henry Higgins in Pygmalion (1938), he played a similar character in this one, Atterbury Dodd, a Wall Street wizard mathematician who refers to people as units in his calculations. Dodd is sent by his employers, the Pettypacker family bankers, to assess whether they should accept Ivor Nassau's offer of $5 million for Colossal Pictures, which the math whiz has determined should be worth at least twice that amount to their stockholders. C. Henry Gordon plays Nassau, who plans to fire all the employees and liquidate the studio's assets upon his acquisition."
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Puppets: None
Props: 2 Signs each for Cows, Chickens, Pigs, Dogs, 1 each for Cat and Mouse
Presenters: 2, plus 4 child volunteers
Audience: Family Storytime (mostly 3-6 years old)
I've enjoyed doing What Will Fat Cat Sit On? with puppets, and it was even my first post on this blog (January 17, 2011). Terri and I decided to do it as an act-out for our "cats" themed Family Storytime. In the story, Fat Cat half-threatens to sit on five different animals, so we decided to use kids for four of those, with Terri as Mouse, who comes in at the end. Sometimes with stories like this we've had kids hold puppets or have something on their heads to identify the animals, but this time we just decided to have them hold a mask, laminated and mounted on a paint stick. Some of the kids put the masks in front of their faces, some held them at their chest and either way works. We had some store-bought farm animal masks for Cow + Chicken + Pig already that we'd used for a different story. Then for Cat, Dog, and Mouse, we scanned, enlarged,
and laminated face pictures from the books.
Having the masks on sticks makes it real easy to switch, so we decided to have Terri and a child as each animal (except Mouse). That way Terri could cue the kids and supply some of the personality, but it also gives the kids enough room to get into it too (and some did, some didn't). I was thinking maybe I should stuff my shirt with a pillow to make a really fat cat, but Terri said don't worry about it: curved arms, big wide steps, and a deep, goofy voice is all you need....and she was right, as usual.
So first I come out as Fat Cat, wondering what I should sit on. All four kids are sitting on small chairs, while Terri is behind the backdrop poking the Mouse mask out and back, which the kids see, but I don't, to sort of preview the Mouse ending (and parallel what Jan T. does with her illustrations). Then Terri comes out, grabs a Cow mask and steps up with the Cow child as Fat Cat notices them and says: "Will Fat Cat sit on...the cows?" Then there's a short, slow chase as Fat Cat takes big steps towards the cows, circling them, until the cows say: "Sit on the Chickens!" The pattern continues with Chickens and Pigs, then shifts a bit when the Dogs growl and Fat Cat runs away.
In the book, it's only the Chicken who tells Fat Cat to sit on someone else, but Terri had the good idea to do this for each animal, to really make the transition clear to the audience and to give the child volunteers a little more of an active role. When Mouse comes out, Fat Cat repeats the big "What will Fat Cat sit on?" refrain, getting closer and closer to Mouse, who finally suggests the chair. Each time we did this, when Fat Cat sits on the chair, the audience thought it was over, making the final twist ("Now....what will Fat Cat have....to EAT?!") even more fun. Fat Cat gets off the chair and we have another slow chase as all the animals take off.
To give it a nice clear conclusion, after chasing the animals I say one more "What will Fat Cat eat?" and pull a carrot out of my pocket. Not in the book, but it worked just right for this presentation. For two of our four performances we had a third teller, Carson Mischel (a visiting children's librarian from the nearby West Linn Public Library), and this story worked fine with three too. Carson took the Mouse part, leaving Terri to do the other animals.


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In this article I am going to share with you how a 4 year old can teach you about overcoming challenges.
Overcoming Challenges to Finally Create Success
This past weekend I took my son to his very first wrestling tournament. It wasn't pretty!
In fact I recorded the first match of his entire wrestling career and I have to be honest when I say.. I'm not to excited about sharing that part with people. He got his butt kicked!
How is it that this 4 year old can teach you anything about overcoming challenges? What does 4 year old wrestling tournaments have to do with business at all?
If you're a serious entrepreneur than this will make so much sense to you!
The lesson is not in the loss. The lesson is in the perseverance. Yes he lost. In fact he lost 3 times, in a row! It broke my heart to watch my only son out there with tears in his eyes. It broke my heart to see him getting beat. It's so hard for any parent to watch. It made me emotional just to watch. Today however.. I am as proud as any parent alive! He would not quit. It may have been embarrassing. It may have been hard.. he may not remember this day but I will!
He took his pummeling.. got up. Cried, then went back for some more!
Overcoming challenges in anything means overcoming life challenges. It means developing a mental toughness to persevere through any and all situations. If you don't have it you've probably quit already! This is the key and the source of all winning lives! Make it yours too!
Take a lesson from my 4 year old… Don't quit! Get better! GO! FIGHT! WIN!
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