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Are there factors that pre-determine the sex of your unborn baby?
Once you are pregnant, it appears that everything is reduced to odds. Nothing attracts more speculation than determining the sex of your unborn baby. In Australia figures show that 106 boys are born for every 100 girls. Many women claim to know instinctively the sex of their unborn child. Some women's intuition proves to be reliable, however, other women's intuition is proven wrong in the delivery room. An easy option would be to sneak a peak during the 18 week ultrasound scan to see if it's a girl or boy. But then this isn't always a reliable option either. Ultrasound operators say it is more difficult to confirm a girl baby than it is a boy. More mistakes are made with girls than boys.
Crystal gazing, dowsing, meditation, dream sequences, psychic readings, astrological charts and palmistry have all claimed to depict the sex of an unborn child. Is it possible to determine the sex of your child before you conceive? Here are some more thoughts to ponder, perhaps to be taken with a grain of salt? Or not?
For A Boy…
- Research reveals that the more easily conception occurs, the greater the likelihood of having a boy
- First babies are often boys
- More boys are born during the first 18 months of marriage
- A diet high in salt and potassium and low on dairy products is likely to produce a son
- To increase your chances for a boy you should have sex as close to ovulation as possible
- Full-on lusty sex produces a boy
- The more sex you have the greater chance you have of producing a son
- More boys are born following a reunion after a long separation
- If both partners are in occupations where the majority of their peers are men, they will be more likely to have a son
- More boys are born to couples who have come into contact with health hazards such as factory fumes containing iron, manganese or nickel.
- Scientific evidence shows that tea and coffee drinkers tend to have boys
- A stress-free work environment increases the likelihood of a son
- Statistics show that more boys are born during times of war
The 'Boy Diet' With Salt
The following diet is thought to increase your chances of having a boy.
- Most vegetables particularly celery and legumes
- Meat
- Chicken and turkey
- Breads, cereals, pasta and rice
- Fresh or dried fruits
- Sugar, honey, jam,
- Pastries
- Tea and coffee
- Wine, beer, cider
- Dairy products
- Shellfish
- Egg yolks
- Cakes and pancakes
- Raw cabbage
- Raw cauliflower
- Silverbeet, spinach and cress
- Cocoa and chocolate
- Strawberries, raspberries and gooseberries
- Walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts almonds, mustard
For A Girl…
- Girls tend to be born to older parents
- Girls tend to be born to parents with more children
- A low salt diet supplemented with potassium produces a daughter
- If you or your partner are in a stressful job you are more likely to have a girl
- Men who work in the alcohol industry have more daughters than sons
- If both partners work with more women, they will be more likely to have a daughter.
- Women who have been treated with the fertility drug Clomiphene are more likely to have a girl
- Women who smoke are more likely to give birth to a girl
- Slower sex usually results in a girl
- To increase your chances of a girl you should cease intercourse two or three days before ovulation
- Health practitioners are recommending diets high in calcium for parents-to-be wanting girls
The 'Girl Diet' Without Salt
The following diet is thought to increase your chances of having a girl.
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cottage and parmesan cheese
- Evian or Perrier water
- Occasional glass of wine
- Most meats but in small quantities
- Poached fish
- Cereals, pasta and rice
- Mostly vegetables
- Potatoes three times a week
- Cooked tomatoes
- Fruit
- Jam, sugar and honey
- All herbs (not flat parsley)
- Spices and mustards
- Oils and sauces
- A balanced calcium/magnesium supplement daily
- Alcohol
- Coffee and tea
- Fizzy drinks and fruit juice
- Shellfish, fishpaste, smoked, tinned salted fish, fish fingers
- All hard or salted cheese
- Quiche/pizza
- Ice-cream
- Fresh pineapple, plum, peach, apricot, cherry, banana, melon, orange, grapefruit
- Dried apricots, dates and figs
- Raisins, chestnut, prunes, coconuts, currants
- Sweet corn, spinach, cabbage, mushrooms
- Zucchini, endive, avocado, fennel, raw tomatoes
- Soya beans, pumpkin
- Dried split peas, broad beans and lentil
- Chocolate
- Salted butter and margarine
- Tinned or sachet soups
According to a Czech psychiatrist Dr Eugene Jonas, the positioning of the moon at the time of conception will help determine the sex of your baby. Dr Jonas bases his theory on the lunar cycle and claims a high success rate. The moon travels from one astrological sign to the next within two and a half days and in doing so, effects the acidity and alkalinity of the womb lining. This changing environment within the womb in turn affects the male or female sperm.
In theory he says it is possible to plan the times for female or male conception around the nature of the signs through which the moon passes. When the moon is in a positive zodiac sign of fire or air, a boy is more likely to be conceived. When the moon is in a negative zodiac sign of earth or water, the baby will be a girl.
Male Signs
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius (fire)
Aquarius, Libra and Gemini (air)
Female Signs
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn (earth)
Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio (water)
Good luck!


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Topic Page: Ghouls
An evil spirit that robs graves and devours corpses. The word and the concept were acquired from Arabic in the late 18th century. More recently the term has been broadened out to apply to someone who takes a morbid interest in macabre things, especially someone who goes and gawps at road accidents, murder scenes, etc.
The ghoul, a traditional monster frequently associated with the vampire, originated as part of Arabic folklore. It played a part in several tales in the Arabian Knights. Ghouls represented a more demonic aspect of the world of jinns, the spirits of Arabic mythology. The Arabic ghul (masculine) and ghulah (feminine) lived near graves and attacked and ate human corpses. It was also believed that ghouls lived in desolated places where they would attack unsuspecting travelers who mistook the ghoul for a traveling companion and were led astray. Ghul-I-Beában was a particularly monstrous ghoul believed to inhabit the wilderness of Afghanistan and Iran. Marco Polo, reflecting on the accounts of ghouls he had heard about during his travels, suggested that ghouls, gryphons (an imaginary animal, part eagle, part lion), and good faith were three things people frequently referred to but did not exist.
The ghoul returned to popular culture in the twentieth-century through a multitude of monster movies. New ghouls were similar to vampires because they were reanimated dead people in humanoid form. The ghoul, however, ate human flesh, while the vampire drank blood. The ghoul also acted with neither a will nor intellect, and seemed to have somewhat derived from the zombie—the figure in Haitian folklore reportedly brought back to life by magic and destined to work in the service of the person who brought it back to "life." One nineteenth-century case, that of François Bertrand, was a popular example of ghoulish behavior. Bertrand, a noncommissioned officer in the French Army, was arrested after he entered and desecrated several tombs in Paris. He was convicted and sentenced to a lengthy term in prison in 1849 after confessing to an overwhelming compulsion to tear the corpses of women and girls to pieces. His story later became the basis of a popular novel, The Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore.
Modern ghouls, really a ghoul/zombie mixture, made definitive appearances in two movies directed by George Romero: Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1979). Romero acknowledged that the numerous vampires of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel, I Am Legend, inspired his "living dead." Night of the Living Dead pictured the dead returning to life by some form of radiation and eating their fellow humans. The ghouls walked slowly, were limited in their actions, and were destroyed by a bullet or sharp blow to the head. Although they could be killed relatively easily, in packs they could simply overwhelm individuals and small groups, such as those trapped in the farmhouse in the movie. Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead seemed to have inspired a group of Italian movies featuring a variation on Romero's ghoul/zombie as exemplified in Umberto Lenzi's City of the Walking Dead (1983).
The ghoul, in a somewhat different form, has been given new life in the 1990s through Vampire: The Masquerade the popular role-playing game. In the mythology of the game, ghouls are people who have received some vampire blood, hence have attained a degree of immortality, but have not gone through the full Embrace which would make them a vampire. They are servants of the vampires and can be most helpful as they easily move about in the daytime.
The ghoul is a rare creature in Western popular culture, though its cousin the zombieenjoyed extensive revival in the 1990s. It has been integrated into White Wolf's game, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle, and a modest number of fictional writings, most designed for a teen or younger audience have appeared. R. L. Stine has written several ghoul stories in his juvenile series.Sources:
- A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts. Walker and Company New York 1971. 167 pp. ; .
- "The Social Biology of Werewolves." In J. R. Porter; W. M. S. Russell. Animals in Folklore. Rowman & Littlefield, 1978 Totowa NJ 143-182. ;
- The Living and the Undead: From Stoker's Dracula to Romero's Dawn of the Dead. University of Illinois press Urbana IL 1986. 378 pp.
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Rutland man arrested
RUTLAND | On Sept. 17, Vermont State Police toopers from the VSP Rutland Barracks, were notified that Alexander Lucci of Rutland had an active arrest warrant. Troopers located Lucci in Rutland City. Lucci was taken into custody and transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.
Motorcycle crash in Proctor
PROCTOR | On Sept. 19, troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a motorcycle crash on Route 3 in the town of Proctor. The Proctor Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Service also responded. Investigation determined that Taylor Edwards-Galarneau, 21, was operating a Honda motorcycle southbound on Route 3 south of South Street, when he lost control and left the roadway. Defective equipment may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Galarneau and Jessica Doane, 21, of West Rutland, were ejected from the motorcycle. Both Galarneau and Doane suffered possible serious injuries and were transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center. The crash in under investigation.
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Kittredge arrested, charged
ADDISON | On Sept. 18, the Vermont Drug Task Force arrested Roger G. Kittredge for felony possession of heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Kittredge's arrest came after a drug investigation resulting in the seizure of 96 bags containing a mixture of heroin and fentanyl. The total approximate weight of the heroin and fentanyl mixture is 2.29 grams. The approximate street value of the 96 bags is $1,200. At the time of his arrest, Kittredge was out on pretrial conditions of release. His conditions stem from a 2017 arrest for three felony counts of sale of cocaine in Rutland. Kittredge was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility and held on $10,000 bail. Kittredge appeared in Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division, in Rutland on Sept. 19 where the Rutland County State's Attorney's Office filed the habitual offender enhancement. Kittredge pled not guilty to the charges and is currently being held without bail.
Bristol woman jailed
NEW HAVEN | On Sept. 17, Vermont State Police troopers observed Alara Bourgeois, 25, of Bristol operating a red 1997 GMC Suburban on Route 17 in New Haven. Troopers recognized Bourgeois from previous incidents, and had prior that her privilege to operate a motor vehicle was under criminal suspension in Vermont. Troopers also knew that Bourgeois had an active warrant for her arrest for failure to appear. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on the vehicle and Bourgeois was taken into custody. Bourgeois was transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing and then transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Center where she was lodged on $200 bail. Bourgeois was also issued a citation to appear at the Addison County Superior Court on Nov. 5, at 12:30 p.m., to answer to the charge of driving while license suspended.
Christopher Beayon
Violation of an abuse order
CASTLETON | On Sept. 18, troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a reported violation of an abuse prevention order in the parking lot of Shaws Supermarket. Troopers determined that a Christopher Beayon, 59, of Castleton, had stalked and/or followed the victim. Troopers also determined that Beayon violated a minimum distance restriction regarding the protected party, their vehicle and their residence. Troopers took Beayon into custody and transported him to the Castleton Police Department for processing. He was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division for the above charge.


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As every year we participated in the 10th edition of the safety fair of Mexico.
From the 24th to 26th April, we were at the USA pavilion with our stand # 816 presenting the new SG DESKTOP platform and the new modules: TrackGuard - GPS Mobile Monitoring of vehicles, people and pets, CRM - Sales and promotion, Web Remote Monitoring, KeyGuard - Control keys and the re launch of the Dealer web Access module - wholesaler monitoring.
With over 12,000 visitors at the show we were visited by our customers in Mexico, as well as by many new stakeholders in the platform.
Thanks to all who passed by our booth!
SoftGuard introduces the launch of the new Web Desktop platform which was designed to provide power, simplicity of use and portability. Your monitoring business, online now.
Applications are centralized within the private cloud of your company, allowing access from any web browser, including connection from tablets and smart phones. The User Management module gets installed to the Desktop platform to ensure validated accesses, providing the user with credentials where his actions will be segmented and parameterized. At the same time access via a "single login" or single access door facilitates entry and navigation on the desktop (Desktop) application.
Here are some of the new features for your business:
TRACKGUARD – Mobile monitoring of vehicles, people and pets
This module allows the tracking and mobile monitoring of various GPS device, relating them to subscriber accounts of the central system. It can also display positioning mapping, issue historical position reports, with filter per device and between dates, historical route graphic, activation/deactivation/modification of mobile accounts, incorporation of photographs an device data. It also includes grouping by fleet/corporate clients, etc. It uses mapping digitalized in Google Maps format.
DEALER WEB ACCESS – Wholesaler monitoring
Integral management for the provision of wholesaler monitoring service. It allows the territorial expansion of your business, ensuring the maintenance and management of the Dealers accounts. It includes activation/deactivation/full modification of accounts according to the user profile, historical reporting of alarms and audit actions for the station manager.
CRM DESKTOP - Sales and promotion
Integral management of contacts. It allows you to create marketing campaigns, track sales prospects, quotes price, create price lists, offers, mailing, meeting schedule, schedules sales calls, among others.
Designed for event processing with all the web power applied to decentralization. It allows you to work collaboratively to care for alarms admitting "networks" of monitors or scattered operators in diverse cities or locations of your company.
KEYGUARD DESKTOP – Control of keys
It allows the management and administration of physical keys of protected sites, maintaining stricter control of them, even without the availability of expensive electronic boards. It includes comprehensive audit and traceability of the keys given to security personnel and/or their custody at the central station.
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The new app for Knack
Posted By Richie Reitzfeld | On 07th, Nov. 2013 Under News
As of today the upcoming PS4 launch exclusive, Knack has an accompanying app available on the Apple iTunes Store. From the looks of things the app will be a series of mini games with as Knack-centric theme. According to the description on the Apple iTunes Page, Knack's Quest will allow players to collect items throughout the course of the game which can later be applied to the PS4 version of the game once it's released.
The main game, Knack will release in tune with the upcoming PlayStation 4 and will come out November 15th in the US. This accompanying app is now available across iPhone, iPad and the iPad touch.
In contrast to the app, Kanck proper will be a pure action game which focuses on moving the maing character, Knack, through different environments, having him confront different enemies, and most importantly, having him learn new abilities. Kanck hopes to evoke some of the classic later PS1 and early PS2 action adventure charm that we found in both Crash Bandicoot and the Jak and Jak and Daxter series.
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This article describes the behavior of the SQL Server Application Module (AM) when attempting to install on a server without SQL Server. The most likely scenario for this is when an application that depends on SQL Server has a remote database, not a local one.
More Information
Wh en a Neverfail Solution is purchased for an application that uses a SQL Server database, the license for Neverfail for SQL Server will be automatically included. If the protected application's database is installed on a remote server and the user does not clear the option to install the Neverfail for SQL Server module, an error will be produced.
Th e default install action is to include the Neverfail SQL Server module for installation. In cases where a SQL Server database is not present, Setup will generate this error :
The script: D:\Install\Heartbeat\{kit version}\Sql.vbs generated the following exception:
Type: Microsoft VBScript runtime error
Error Text:
Error In: line 154, position 1
Description: Object not a collection
F uture versions of Neverfail for SQL Server will report the error that SQL Server could not be found.
Recovery Action
To recover from the error the user will need to:
- Click Exit from the Setup.
- Choose Yes to save the session details.
- Re-run setup and recover from the previous session.
At the License Feature Configuration pane unselect the SQL Server Application Module .
Advice for installing with remote databases
The ReadMe.txt in the affected kits provides the necessary steps to install these modules successfully when the database is on a remote server.
- After the license key has been entered, the "License Feature Configuration" page will be displayed.
- Clear the "SQL Server Application Module" check box, so that the Setup does not attempt to install it.
- Proceed to the AM(X) page and provide the path to the appropriate AM(X) script.
Applies To
Neverfail for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (All Versions)
Neverfail for RightFax Server (All Versions)
Neverfail for Exchange (All Versions)
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Over the weekend i found the bees in the larger of the two hives dragging these things out. When i smashed it up it looked exactly like chalk. After Google around i'm convinced its calk brood but what do i do about it?
I have only been a bee keeper for 2 weeks and already I'm having problems. Poor girls I need to help them ... some how.
I just spoke with the man in charge of my bee keeping class. He says because it was only two (so far) that i shouldn't worry to much about it. What it could be is that the bees are just cleaning house and I should leave them bee to do just that. Apparently this late in the year the bees will clean out the comb and remove any brood that may be sick or contain drones (!!!). Poor guys don't even get permission to finish developing this late in the year before they get tossed out.
OK then I'm not going to panic I am going to let the bees be and be bees. (Sorry for the pun but I couldn't help myself )
Update: 22-8-2013 found another one. Bee guru's say that its not a problem unless you find like 50 of them but i should probably change out the queen.


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Temasek Defence Systems Institute (TDSI), founded in 2001 as a joint venture between National University of Singapore (NUS) and U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), has served as one of the key manpower training and talent development nodes for the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in realising its transformation to the third-generation Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) that is high-tech, systems-centric, and lean.
The flagship degree programme of TDSI, the Master of Defence Technology and Systems (MDTS) Programme was launched in 2002 to fulfill our aspiration to offer a premier postgraduate programme for Singapore's defence community. The programme is delivered by colleagues from NUS, staff from NPS and practitioners from the defence community in Singapore. Today, more than 300 alumni from this programme hold key appointments in the defence community. The partnership has expanded to include the Air Force Institute of Technology in the US and Cranfield University in the UK to offer unparalleled breadth and depth in our curriculum. Over the years, TDSI has also provided more than $17 million of research funding to nearly 80 projects locally and in NPS. All these are made possible by the unwavering support of MINDEF and the defense community, the unrelenting effort by the staff of TDSI and the hard work of our students, past and present, in flying our flag high and proud beyond our shores.
The challenge ahead for TDSI is to be adept in fulfilling its mission and commitment to the defence community in Singapore by constantly renewing itself and plugging into the bigger international network to keep up with the transformation of the SAF. Moving forward, TDSI will promote the systems engineering aspect of its programme to other organisations in Singapore. Together with the greater community, TDSI will play its role in our pledge to "achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation".
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Once again its time for your monthly entertainer. If you no longer wish to get this epistle of awesomeness, just hit the unsubscribe button and you will forever be removed or send me an email and I'll take you off until you want to be added back on later. In the meantime....
BandVanAdventure 2017: The Final Adventure. Phew....all done and it was a doozy. While I will still make the occasional "out-of-town" music trip, this is the end of my touring days. It was a grand adventure over all of the years. I played a lot of shows, sold a lot of CDs, drove through spetacular scenery, spent freezing nights in the van (and hot, sweaty ones too). From Bellingham, WA to Boca Raton, FL - mountains, plains, deserts, and beaches...there was no place I wouldn't go. I just want to say thank you to all the people who came out to see me, all the venues that hosted me, all the press and radio, all my friends and family for the support. I couldn't have done any of it without you.
Even though I've been a "one-man-band" sometimes it felt like I had an army behind me. Thank you for coming to the shows, streaming the tunes, watching the videos, buying merch and music, and hanging out on social media - it's been great. I started the "Solo Sax Sessions" in 2011. I did my first gig at Starbucks on August 1, six years ago. Since then I've been criss-crossing the country playing hundreds of shows, I moved to Texas, I put on LoopFests in multiple cities within 5 states, spent two years as a paid columnist for loopinglive.com, and put out all sorts of fun content including Noah and Hideki's Big Adventure (you haven't lived until you spend 8 days in a van with a friend whom who don't really have a common language.)
It's been amazing, difficult, exhausting, and more. It's impossible to really describe one of these adventures let alone sum up all my touring. But it's time to sink my teeth into Texas and focus on the business here. Thanks again everyone - my BandVanAdventures were an adventure of a lifetime. The memories and friends I have from them are priceless.
O.M.N.I. While we are at work on the 3rd release, please check out our video "Captain Function Vs. the Brainwashed Hubron Elbards." Tune into the CDBaby Page for the narrative in the Space Adventures of Captain Funktion. Here's the Spotify link for the Newly released 2nd album O.M.N.I on Spotify.
West Kings Highway: is literally rocking and rolling, the band is getting tight, our Friday nights at Sancho's are hot, hot, hot! We're getting more festival work and private parties. Come see us!
GrooveTron-X: The hippest electronic act in Texas has a new residency starting in August. The 2nd and 4th Thursday will find us at Halcyon, 9 to 11pm, free shows for all the party people that want to get down with some livetronica chill grooves. And we've got some plans to expand our web presence. Hopefully we'll have that coming together in the very near future.
Noah Peterson: Things are changing for me as well. My eldest brother Travis sent me some gear for Christmas, specifically a KAOSS KP3+Samper/effects processor. I've also upgraded my loop station to the RC-300, changed my "bass" pedal to a POG2 for extra, beefy goodness, and put Option Knobs on my delay pedal for hands-free adjustable controls. This has led to the development of a new show that I call "I Sing the Sax Electric." I will still do the "Solo Sax Sessions" here and there, but I've got a very different electronic music show for you all to enjoy. Stay tuned for videos and recordings. Speaking of recordings - I've got some noise stuff coming out as well as live tracks with the original DJ LAW, a collaborator on my "Bump" CD.
Noah Peterson "Two Ports Down"
Noah Peterson "Ain't No Way Honey"
Noah Peterson: Sunshine and Smiles
Irie Impressions: Mr Garvey Says
Please subscrube to the youtube channel: www.youtube.com/noahpetersonto get update on all the new goodies as I get them posted.
LOOPFESTS: The NW LoopFest has come and gone. Many thanks to my artists and sponsors. Thanks to Rogue Ales for hosting us and Saundrin Perrin aka Saundra's Electric Nightlife for co-producing the 2017 fest. Pics and Videos to be posted soon!
Noah Peterson - San Antonio, TX
Stargasm - Portland, OR
Twenty Three Suns - Portland, OR
Luthor Maggot - Corvallis, OR
Waffle Taco - Portland, OR
Nathan North - Billings, MT
Saundra's Electric Nightlife - Newport, OR
Gordo - Phoenix, AZ
John Firshi - Sandpoint, ID
PhiloPhobia - Corvallis, OR
Brothers - Lewiston, ID
Playboy Smooth - Corvallis, OR
Jessie Davis - Brooklyn, NY
2017-2018 Sponsors
Henretta Engineering - http://www.henrettaengineering.com/
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- Friday nights, 7-9pm, at Sancho's Cantina with West Kings Highway - 801 Jackson St in San Antonio, TX
- First Fridays, 8-11pm, at Southtown 101 with West Kings Highway - 101 Pereida St in San Antonio, TX
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Halcyon with GrooveTron-X - 1414 S. Alamo in San Antonio, TX
Top streamed tracks on Spotify according to CD Baby for the month: Brace yourselves - Ambient Space Sounds is completely out of the top 5 and O.M.N.I.'s 2nd release, Captain Funktion Vs the Brainwashed Hubron Elbards, has completely taken over! Check out the jams!
This month's most watched Youtube videos: A few changes this month.
- Los #3 Dinners
- Boomerang Factory Tour
- "Journey" from Cosmic Dust
- Noah Peterson "Sunshine and Smiles"
- Noah Peterson "Two Ports Down"
SHOWS: Grab yer calendars and dancing shoes!
Thurs Aug 10, 9pm
GrooveTron-X at Halycon
1414 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Fri Aug 11, 7pm
West Kings Highway Friday Night Residency
Sancho's Cantina
826 Jackson St., San Antonio, TX
Sat Aug 12, 9pm
West Kings Highway
9pm, Free Show
1414 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Aug 17 , 6:30pm
West King Highway
Pvt Party
San Antonio, TX
Fri Aug 18, 7pm
West Kings Highway Friday Night Residency
Sancho's Cantina
826 Jackson St., San Antonio, TX
Thurs Aug 24, 9pm
GrooveTron-X at Halycon
1414 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Fri Aug 25, 9pm
West Kings Highway Friday Night Residency
Sancho's Cantina
826 Jackson St., San Antonio, TX
Sat Aug 26, 1pm
Solo Sax Sessions
Bending Branch Winery
142 Lindner Branch Trail Comfort, TX
Fri Sep 01, 8pm
First Friday with West Kings Highway
Southtown 101
101 Pereida, San Antonio, TX


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A Sync Bathroom Pod Project
South City Square - New Deshon Back to Search
Sync partners with Pellicano to deliver our first Brisbane project.
South City Square is a $600 million mixed-use precinct in the inner-city Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba. Set to become a major hub for activity, South City Square combines visionary urban design with a desirable city fringe location.
Comprising of seven buildings – six residential and one hotel – the development will boast an internal square which will feature a mixture of retail, hospitality and public amenities.
Sync have been contracted to provide 224 bathroom pods across ten different typologies for Stage 2 of the project, the New Deshon apartment complex. New Deshon was designed by DBI Design and will offer 140 apartments across a number of different configurations, including one, two and three bedroom designs. The 15-storey building will also feature a recreational landscaped roof terrace, a rooftop pool, barbeque areas, a supermarket, and the shell for future retail amenities.
For more information on Sync Bathroom Pods and to contact us, please click here.
Location: 148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD
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All-you-can-drink beer costs just 600 yen (US$5.80), which will barely get you a single glass in many other Tokyo restaurants.
Because after a hard day at the office, there's nothing like unwinding with a glass of bourbon and a chocolate-covered pretzel stick.
Mos Burger gives us one more reason to love it as we visit the Mos Bar in Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood.
Turns out there's a simple way you assess whether you're a happy drunk or a dangerous one, at least according to one Japanese Twitter user.
Temperatures are rising in Tokyo, y'all.
Incident at Japanese pub shows that manga and anime can make for dangerous conversation fodder, depending on who's in earshot.
Capsules are only the beginning of what this new Tokyo capsule hotel has to offer.
Tradition and community are great, but there's one more thing this Nagano celebration gets a boost from.
The mix of 11 herbs and spices only gets better with the addition of 17 kinds of beer.
Once we heard about matcha white wine from Kyoto, we knew we had to try it for ourselves.
Tokyo location's new blended ice beverages have a kick, but not from caffeine.
The latest in the controversial drink-mixing visual novel app is now available.
It used to be all about the classy characters with awesome designs, but now the drunk sister is stealing the show.
We feel the effects of 3.1% alcohol just by eating a pack of the new premium range of chocolate "twigs".
Microbrew arrives in time for sakura-viewing parties.
Sakura Sakuranbo aims to please with two types of cherry flavors.
Kahlúa, the sweet coffee-based liqueur, is getting a Japanese makeover from Suntory Spirits and will be available in matcha flavor!.
Chocolate-covered wafers and Japanese rice wine are a winning combination.
Now you can enjoy a break with a Kit Kat and a shot of Japanese rice wine all rolled into one.
Another day, another wild North Korean claim, but is it science fiction, or a genuine scientific miracle?


text: Parents: Our season came to a conclusion yesterday as both teams finished in third place at the MHSAA final. Once again we are so thankful for your support all season. It's was great to arrive at MIS with the tent set up and a spread of food set out. Thanks! We do have a couple of items for this week: 1) We will have uniform/sweats turn in Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday this week from 2:50-3:15 in the all city gym lobby. All kids are responsible for their uniform and sweats to be turned in. THEY MUST BE WASHED, WITH ALL PINS REMOVED AND POCKETS EMPTIED. Please do not turn them into the office. We must check all uniforms over and make sure numbers match. 2) When turning uniform/sweats in, kids will be allowed to vote for our team awards. Polls close Wednesday at 3:15.3) Our team banquet will be Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 in the all city gym. We will supply pizza, place settings, and drinks. Please bring a dessert or salad to share. SENIORS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 6:30 TO HELP SET UP. 4) Off season training is huge for running success. We will begin winter training on Monday, November 20 after school. The kids can change in our locker room and head out together. I will post weekly guidelines to help. If your chid is not doing a winter sport, I hope they will join us. Kids usually end by 4:30. The weight room is always open as well. See you at the banquet, Doug


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The final touches of tweeking and polishing, testing and checking. Two of our Grand Dames are ready to venture out of the Amalinda Collection workshops and into the wide open spaces of the African bush. Their engines are purring with excitement, their vintage bodies vibrating with anticipation. British Racing Green has never been so sexy!
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Bond set at $250,000 for man accused of Sunday stabbing in Greeley Mall
What's next
The Weld District Attorney's office has until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to file charges against Felipe Vigil.
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To help
Greeley police want to speak to anyone who saw the Sunday afternoon stabbing at The Greeley Mall. Anyone with information about it is asked to call police at (970) 350-9600.
A 26-year-old man who police say stabbed another man in the back Sunday at the Greeley Mall never gave a reason for the stabbing, and made multiple disoriented statements, including threats against white people, according to some witnesses.
According to an affidavit for his arrest, Felipe Vigil, 26, stabbed Steven Matta, 31, with a knife as Matta and his 22-year-old girlfriend walked through the mall's common area near the Journeys store. Doctors later described Matta as lucky, the affidavit stated, because the knife did not cut into Matta's spine. He was in good condition later Sunday.
Weld District Court Judge Thomas Quammen on Monday found there was probable cause for police to arrest Vigil on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and second-degree assault.
Vigil told police he didn't want to hurt or kill anyone and claimed "the knife led him," according to the report. He said a "rush" came over him, and he stabbed Matta.
Just after that, the report stated, Vigil called his mother and told her he'd just stabbed someone who was trying to rape her. His mother told Vigil she was not at the mall, and implored him to wait for police.
Vigil did. When police arrived, he told them over and over "you guys" caused him to stab Matta. He never clarified who he was talking about, the report stated.
Greeley Police Lt. Roy Smith said investigators also heard from some witnesses that Vigil made threats against white people in the course of the stabbing. However, Smith said, investigators had not yet developed probable cause to support adding an ethnic intimidation sentence enhancer on to the charges Vigil faces. Smith said authorities could do so at any time if they develop sufficient evidence to support such a charge. Smith said as investigators interview more witnesses, they'll develop a clearer picture of the statements Vigil made.
Vigil spoke to Quammen by video from the Weld County Jail on Monday afternoon. During the meeting, Vigil, a large man with a deep voice and shoulder-length black hair, said little, answering the judge's questions with a clipped "yes sir."
When Quammen asked Vigil if he had any questions about his rights, Vigil heaved a deep sigh and didn't speak for about 30 seconds.
"No," he said.
Micky Pirraglia, one of the case's prosecutors, said he was worried about the rush Vigil described in the course of the stabbing.
"I have major concerns about (Vigil)," he said. "I think he presents a great risk to the community."
Annette Kundelius, Vigil's attorney, reminded Quammen that Vigil has had only minimal brushes with law enforcement in the past.
Quammen also cited his concern for the community in crafting Vigil's bond. He called the attack "completely unprovoked," and set the bond at $250,000.


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There are few dishes as popular or as versatile as risotto. At its most basic, it is a hearty, warming rice dish, rich with the flavours of the stock, as well as saffron, parmesan, butter and dozens of other ingredients that complement it perfectly. The history of risotto is unequivocally tied to the history of rice in Italy. While there are many conflicting opinions on the historical intricacies, we know rice was first introduced to Italy and Spain by the Arabs during the Middle Ages. They found the humidity of the Mediterranean was perfect for growing short-grained rice. It was in Milan where the rice met its delicious destiny. Risotto was an excellent way of using the starchy component of the dry grain, mixing with the stock to create a thick, creamy sauce. Today the dish is served almost unchanged, in the kitchens and restaurants of the world. Ingredients as varied as scallops, lobster, truffles, veal, mushrooms, squid ink, snails, asparagus, duck, sausage, pumpkin and almost anything else are paired with this classic dish.
- 2 lobsters 1 ¼ lbs (shells reserved and cleaned)
Lobster Stock
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 carrots peeled chopped
- 3 celery sticks chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 4-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- ½ bottle of champagne
- 1 medium Spanish onion, small dice
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups lobster stock
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- small bunch of fresh chives cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper
For Finishing Lobster
- ¼ cup butter
- juice of 2 lemons
Lobster Stock
- Steam lobster by placing 3 inches of water in the bottom of a steamer pot. Bring water to boil.
- Using a chef's knife stab the lobster right through the head. Place lobster into the steamer pot and cover with lid, cook lobster for 8 minutes. Remove the lobster and plunge into an ice bath.
- Remove the meat from the lobster claws and tails.
- Chop the lobster meat into bite sized pieces. Leave the claws intact.
- Rinse the inside of the lobster bodies in cool water.
- For lobster stock: take all of the empty shells and now cleaned bodies and place them in a 6-quart stock pot.
- Add onion, carrots, celery to the stock pot.
- Add the bay leaves, peppercorns and fresh thyme sprigs.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any impurities.
- Allow to simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Strain the stock into a sauce pan and continue to simmer stock to reduce to 4 cups.
- Add ½ bottle of champagne to the now reduced stock and keep warm.
- Add butter and the olive oil to heavy bottomed skillet set over medium low heat. Allow the butter to melt and oil to heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring constantly until they are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the rice and cook until the rice has absorbed some of the oils and you can see a white centre in the rice. Add the salt and stir.
- Start adding the warm champagne/lobster stock. Ladle small amounts of the broth into the rice about ½ cup at a time stirring constantly. Continue adding stock when the rice has absorbed the liquid. Decrease amount nearing the end to ¼ cup. (Adding too much broth at the end can result in over cooked risotto.) Stir constantly.
- When rice is cooked to al dente add mascarpone.
- The texture should be supple and fluid, with a creamy consistency.
- Place the butter in a saucepan to melt and add the juice of the lemons. Add the lobster meat to the pan and toss in lemon butter. Cook over medium heat just until the lobster is warmed through.
- Add lobster meat to the risotto reserving the 4 claws to garnish the top of each dish.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives and shaved parmesan.
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As we were waiting for our Audi-supplied car service outside the Shanghai Auto Show, we heard a bustle and some shouting behind us; soon enough two police officers dragged a struggling man by and manhandled him into the Iveco paddy wagon above. A colleague darkly noted, "Uh oh. He's filling out his organ donor card now." It's one of the odd things about Shanghai; it's a very Western-oriented city — especially the sprung-up-overnight Pudong area — but it is still part of a state not known for an emphasis on human rights; rightly or wrongly, the reaction it stirred in us was different than what we're used to when witnessing a similar arrest back home. Below are a few pictures of police vehicles. Santana wagon! Buick minivan! Weird golf cart!
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Rebecca Schwarz tagged me re: writing about my writing process. My process is undergoing change right now. For a year or more I was happily doing rewrites all the time and would rewrite a short story's text from scratch often. These rewrites might not change much ...wording always changed a little, but the structure of the story often did not. I was heavily biased towards a complete retype of the story to make some small change consistently throughout the story.
I was really proud of these rewrites and they made hitting wordcount goals easy. But I came to believe that they were wasting a lot of my time, and I swung the other direction, often spending many writing sessions working on the outline for a story and not writing any prose.
I'm trying to find the synthesis for those two poles now. I'm still spending a lot of time on planning; I don't like to go into a story without knowing where it is going. But I also find that I can generate ideas for a long time and often can't choose an idea without testing it with some prose.
Most recently, I was unable to decide what to do with a story where there was a magical object, and I couldn't seem to pick any one way to visualize it. The story needed a MacGuffin, but I didn't know whether it should be a magic ring or a magic juice jar or what.
After a couple of days of not writing much, I came back and sat down and just started drafting the middle of the story, and quickly settled on a shape for the object. More and more I'm finding this technique useful: generate lists of ideas, then draft to make a decision.
Okay, those are my thoughts on process today. Now I'll tag Doug Sims.


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In this episode, Marcelo chats with Signal Space Lab VR Director Luisa Valencia and Interactive Director Étienne Archambault about how to create dynamic cinematic VR experiences where scenes are altered based on where the user looks and the decisions they make.
– Tell us about your background.
– What was your first VR experience?
– At Signal Space Lab do you focus on 360-cinematic VR or do you also experiment with mixing 360 with CGI?
– What is a "seamless-interactive" experience?
– Are there any user-interactions that can alter the story without the user being aware of it?
– How do the users trigger story changes?
– What are you looking into doing with CG for VR?
– What tools are you using for VR creation?
– Do you use templates to bootstrap your VR project?
– How do you go about scripting?
– What do you use for tracking everything that happens in the VR story?
– What do you use for writing the actual script?
– What is the day-to-day production like?
– How do you track the metadata for each of the scenes?
– Did you use lighting when videotaping in 360?
– Walk us through the post-production process?
– What do you think the future is for 360, what do you think about light-field cinematography, and what do you want to do with 6-dof?
– What would you like VR to be like in 5 years?
– Strangers with Patrick Watson (www.oculus.com/experiences/go/842698025796123/)
– Drams of "O" (www.oculus.com/experiences/gear-…1085637668212272/)
– signalspacelab.com/
– twitter.com/signalspacelab


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Dirtyroulette opened in March of 2013 and they have thousands of users online at any given time so finding someone to chat with is always easy on Dirtyroulette.
The site is one of the coolest ideas since the original Chatroulette was launched and is one of the best adult Chatroulette alternatives. Not only does it offer an adults only video chat site but has an amazing amount of users online all the time! Dirtyroulette is pretty busy and ranks well above 50k in Alexa and contantly growing. Dirtyroulette is also is one of the top 10 sites like Chatroulette. It just launched a few years ago and has already gained a loyal following of regular users.


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Justin Trudeau is in Davos, Switzerland this week, joining elite business leaders, activists and other politicians at the uber-exclusive World Economic Forum. While the PM talks trade, economics and social justice on the world stage, back home seventh-round talks in the NAFTA negotiations between the U.S., Mexico and Canada are underway in Montreal. Trudeau is still expressing confidence in the trade talks, but his agenda at the Forum has made it clear that he's not putting all of Canada's eggs in the nuclear-charged Trump basket.
Open for Business
According to The Globe and Mail's Laura Stone, Trudeau's main message going into the Forum is that Canada is open for business. Global business. Unfortunately, we're coming off of a few major setbacks and swerves by other countries. In the past year, the Trans Pacific Partnership has fallen through and it looks increasingly like Donald Trump is going to pull the States right out of NAFTA if they don't get exactly what they want. On the plus side, it also looks like if that happens both the U.S. and Mexico are open to bilateral trade deals.
We're also coming off of an outright rejection from China to increase trade. When Trudeau visited in December, he went with the intention of penning a trade deal only for that to fall through when China refused to agree to Canada's terms on the environment and women's rights. It was a hard line for us, so no deal.
The goal of Trudeau's involvement in Davos is to encourage international businesses and foreign governments to invest in Canada.
All the classics
Trudeau is one of just a few global leaders out of the 3,000 attending who have been asked to speak over the course of the week. He's on a list that includes fellow global heavy-weights Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel.
His talk Tuesday covered those tried and true Trudeau topics — global gender equality, women's empowerment, positive environmental policy — and also showed his support for the Me Too and Time's Up movements.
"Me Too, Time's Up, the Women's March, these movements tell us that we need to have a critical discussion on women's rights, equality and the power dynamics of gender," he told the crowd of 1,000, "Sexual harassment, for example — in business and in government — is a systemic problem and it is unacceptable. As leaders, we need to act to show that truly, time is up."
He encouraged gender-balanced hiring all the way up the corporate ladder and promised that this year would see pay-equity legislation for Government of Canada workers (wait, why don't we have that already, Trudeau?).
The PM also — to the amusement of us here at home — called out the world's corporations for being disconnected from the average person and their needs (something Trudeau has been ruthlessly criticized for doing in the past year).
"We cannot neglect our responsibility to the people who matter most, to the people who aren't here in Davos and never will be," he said, referencing the fact that participation in the Forum costs tens of thousands of dollars. "Do we want to live in a world where the wealthy hide in their gated enclaves, while those around them struggle? Or do we want to help create a world grounded in the notion of fairness?"
Let's just hope that Trudeau's recent town halls are getting him better acquainted with the concerns of the average Canadian so he can also fulfill that himself.
.@JustinTrudeau at #wef18 on #gender equality in the workplace. Learn more: https://t.co/Ysb6IXK8qJ pic.twitter.com/uIOq8Lxcyp
— World Economic Forum (@wef) January 23, 2018
NAFTA work while abroad
It may be puzzling or discouraging to see that Trudeau, Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland are all abroad this week while the NAFTA negotiations go down on home soil. It seems like Trudeau is pulling his star players in a game he knows he's going to lose, but this move could actually be a good one. It might be way easier to get real negotiations and policy hammered out without the big names in the room. This way the real negotiators can get down to business doing what they do.
Had the pleasure to meet with my #NAFTA counterpart @ildefonsogv in Toronto today. Canada pleased to welcome his negotiators to #Montreal this week. We will continue to promote economic prosperity across North America. pic.twitter.com/QXj6VVjOIs
— Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) January 22, 2018
Trudeau will also be hosting a Canada-U.S. Economic Round Table later in the week which will bring together business leaders from both countries to emphasize the link between the nations and the potential for further growth it holds.
Canada certainly isn't giving up on NAFTA yet, but the feds are making sure to foster existing and create new international relationships just in case. Hey, diversifying trade never hurt anyone, right?


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Malcolm Turnbull's government faces a month of uncertainty after the High Court disqualified two of his most senior ministers.
The court ruled that Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and the Nationals deputy leader Fiona Nash were ineligible to stand for the 2016 election because they were dual citizens of New Zealand and Britain respectively.
Mr Joyce now faces a December 2 by-election in his NSW seat of New England, which he is widely expected to win with his arch-rival Tony Windsor pulling out.
But he won't be returning to parliament before February next year.
The court decision means the government will need the support of at least one crossbench MP on the floor of parliament's lower house for confidence, supply and any of its legislation.
Independent Cathy McGowan indicated on Friday she would support the government against any vote of no-confidence and for supply, but gave no guarantees on bills.
Labor says it's not planning any mischief in parliament, but cited weekend penalty rates and a royal commission into the banking sector - two issues it lost by one vote previously - as issues it would pursue when the House of Representatives returns on November 27.
The one bright note for the government was the return of Nationals senator Matt Canavan to cabinet as resources minister after the court ruled he was not disqualified for election.
"The decision of the court today is clearly not the outcome we were hoping for but the business of government goes on," the prime minister told reporters in Canberra on Friday.
Mr Turnbull has assumed the agriculture and water resources portfolio from Mr Joyce, with cabinet minister Nigel Scullion becoming interim parliamentary leader of the Nationals.
The prime minister is due to fly out of Australia on Saturday to attend the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba in Israel, and make a flying visit to Sri Lanka on the way back.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is expected to be acting prime minister if he goes.
The court also disqualified former Greens senators Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters and One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts, but not independent Nick Xenophon.
Section 44 of Australia's constitution bans anyone holding dual citizenship from sitting in parliament, in a section aimed at ensuring MPs do not hold split allegiances.
Mr Joyce said the court's ruling did not surprise him.
"In my gut I thought this is the way it was going to go," he told reporters in Tamworth.
The prime minister had consistently expressed a view the court would support the government's argument his ministers were validly elected.
Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek seized on the decision, saying the prime minister had been "reckless" in allowing Mr Joyce and Senator Nash to retain their cabinet posts while the court decided their fate.
Labor has advice that decisions made by the two ministers and their colleague Senator Canavan since October 2016 could be challenged in court under section 64 of the constitution.
The section provides that "no minister of state shall hold office for a longer period than three months unless he is or becomes a senator or member of the House of Representatives".
Senator Roberts will run as a candidate for the Queensland seat of Ipswich at the state election.
Senator Xenophon plans to quit federal parliament in any case, to lead a team in the South Australian state election in March 2018
"The irony of the decision is not lost on me," he told reporters.
Independent MP Bob Katter described himself as "one of the six most powerful people in Australia at the moment".
A parliamentary committee will examine whether the constitution needs to be changed, or electoral processes tweaked, in light of the court decision.


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Super Berry Whey Protein Blend - 400g
- Vegetarian
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Our unique Diet Super Berry protein formula is the perfect blend for anyone wanting to increase their daily intake after training. Including superfood berries, along with L-Carnitine and Green Tea for an additional hit of nutrients and antioxidants.
Product details
Whether you are working out more, trying to slim down and tone up or just wanting to increase your daily protein intake; Protein is a vital ingredient that will aid in muscle recovery, repair and help curb those hunger cravings.
Whey is a rich source of Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs), they are important to help repair and rebuild lean muscle tissue following periods of intense training. Whey protein is fast ingesting and provides rapid nourishment to the muscles with the perfect amino acid profile for building lean muscle mass, aiding strength and recovery.
Our unique Diet Super Berry protein formula is the perfect blend for anyone wanting to increase their daily intake after training. We have included superfood berries, including Acai, Blueberry, and Goji along with L-Carnitine and Green Tea for an additional hit of nutrients and antioxidants; Helping you to maintain optimum health and energy levels, bringing benefits to your fitness regime whilst working towards improving your physique.
Pack Size: 400g
Adults mix 30g of powder with 200ml of water or skimmed milk - ensure you blend or shake until it is mixed well.
Have 1 shake per day post workout.
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Whey Protein Concentrate (derived from Milk), Acai berry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cranberry, Elderberry, Goji Berry, L-Carnitine, Green Tea, Berry Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose).
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Celestial Seasonings Red Tea Caffeine Free Madagascar Vanilla
- African Rooibos
- Caffeine Free
- 100% Natural Tea
- Madagascar Vanilla
Native only to the mountainous Cederberg region of South Africa.
Rooibos (or red tea) is naturally sweet and has a slightly nutty flavor with hints of cherry and toffee.
In Madagascar Vanilla, pure Rooibos is perfectly complemented by the rich flavor of sweet, creamy vanilla – resulting in a sublime and satisfying tea experience.Free of Artificial colors, Preservatives, Gluten and Caffeine.


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Instalment Activity Statement
Instalment activity statements are used by individuals and businesses. IAS is used to pay different tax liabilities. IAS helps you to pay your tax monthly or quarterly. This is an estimate based on the information from your previous years' tax return. This is a good way to track your tax and pay this tax over the year. Sole traders that are registered for GST don't need to lodge IAS but must lodge BAS. That will have a separate column for tax instalment.
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10 weird and wonderful British foods you have to try
18th April 2016
Emily Robertshaw
Strange names and even stranger ingredients, here are 10 weird and wonderful British foods that you have to try.
Toad in the hole
There are many different stories behind this bizarrely named dish, the most common being that it resembles little toads sticking up out of mud holes. At a closer look, it's just chunky sausages cooked in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Served with some mash and gravy, it's the ultimate comfort food.
This famous Scottish dish, which is an acquired taste to many, is made from sheeps pluck, which is the heart, liver and lungs. The pluck is stuffed in a sheep's stomach along with oatmeal, suet and onion. Commonly served with 'neeps' and 'tatties' (swede and potatoes) and a dram (a glass of Scotch whisky).
Singin' hinnies
We love the name of these! Singin' hinnies are fruity griddlecakes, a bit like scones, which get their name from the high-pitched singing noise they make when they cook in the griddle pan. The word 'hinny' is a term of endearment used in the North. You're sure to find a café in Newcastle that serves them and you may hear them singing from the kitchen.
Faggots are quite an old-fashioned dish made from pig's heart, liver and belly meat. Step inside a traditional pub and you'll find them on the menu, served with rich, onion gravy.
Cranachan, pronouned cran-ak-an, is a pudding-lovers delight! It's a Scottish dessert made from whipped cream, whisky, honey and raspberries. A boozy Eton Mess!
Cullen Skink
Yet, another Scottish dish, we can't get away from them! Cullen Skink is a tasty, hearty soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. You thought it was a strange animal didn't you?
Originating in Middlesborough, and meant for consumption after a couple of beverages, the Parmo is the ultimate take-away food. It's flattened chicken, coated in golden breadcrumbs, fried and then smothered in béchamel sauce and cheese. One Parmo is probably all of your weekly calorie allowance but it's well worth it.
Stargazy Pie
Quite a masterpiece for the centre of your dinner table. This one's a Cornish creation made up of baked pilchards, potatoes and eggs all served in a pie. The fish are positioned with their heads sticking out of the pastry making for an eye-catching yet slightly scary dinner.
Spotted Dick
A good-old fashioned British pud. It's made from suet and dried fruit, and is traditionally served with lashings of hot custard. If you wondered where the name comes from, the word 'spotted' refers to the fruit inside and 'dick' is the German word for thick. A comforting, stodgy pud.
Laver Bread
A delicacy from Wales, laver bread is actually not a bread. It's made from laver (seaweed), which is simmered for 6 hours until it turns to pulp. This pulp concoction is then fried or toasted and served however you like.


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Two years to the day after the historic Paris Agreement, international leaders and concerned citizens answered Emmanuel Macron's call, from the 11th to the 13th of December, to decide concretely on how to act during an international high-level meeting: the One Planet Summit.
Act now for a better future
Fighting climate change, such was the goal of this international summit organized by Emmanuel Macron, French President, welcoming guests such as Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, and Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Thanks to discussions on the deployment of concrete actions, the international climate summit aimed at accomplishing three main goals.
– Act together in a concrete manner through implementing solutions
– Innovate to adapt our already existing equipment to the unavoidable changes
– Join together and help those who need it most
In order to achieve these goals, the summit took place during 3 days and included numerous speeches and panels.
Energy Observer's program
In the context of this international event, Victorien Erussard, founder and captain, along with Jerôme Delafosse, expedition leader, presented Energy Observer and shared their visions of the future during several events.
Monday, December 11th
3:30pm: Victorien Erussard and Jerôme Delafosse at Tech for Planet, presenting Energy Observer and exchanging with Jean-Louis Chaussade, Suez CEO.
Location: Station F, Paris 13ème
Tuesday, December 12th
Morning: Victorien Erussard at the Opening session of World Efficiency Solutions
Location: Parc des expositions, Paris 15ème
Wednesday, December 13th
Morning: Victorien Erussard at the panel on Climate Solidarity at the French Ministry of the Ecological and Inclusive transition
Location: Ministry of the Ecological and Inclusive transition, Paris 6ème


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It's almost that time of year again! Holiday shopping for all of your friends and family can be overwhelming, but here are some ideas to get you started 🙂 (all items linked below!)
1. Polaroid Camera 2. Five Minute Journal 3. Candle 4. Mini Waffle Maker
5. Personalized Book 6. Planner 7. Champagne Flutes 8. Neon Sign
9. Necklace 10. Drybar 11. Essential Oil 12. Personalized Mug


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Ethiopian Education & Research Websites
Ethiopian Directory
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Addis Ababa University Libraries Electronic Thesishttp://etd.aau.edu.et
Addis Ababa University,Science Faulty comprises six departments: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences,Mathematics and Statistics and four programs namely Biothechnology, Food Science, Computational Science, Matreials Science and Environmental Science. The number of academic staff members...http://www.sc.aau.edu.et
Addis Continental Institute of Public Health Addis Continental Institute of Public Health (AC-IPH) is an independent center of excellence for public health research and training.http://addiscontinental.edu.et
http://www.admascollege.com Admas College offers quality and affordable education at Degree, Diploma and Certificate programes with reference to the needs and opportunities of the Ethiopians.
Admas College offers quality and affordable education at Degree, Diploma and Certificate programes with reference to the needs and opportunities of the Ethiopians.
Alemaya University Includes information on admission, courses offered and academic staff.http://www.alemayau.edu.et
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Milano (AsiaNews) - The Second Vatican Council is 50 years old. The first session opened on 11 October 1962. To mark the anniversary next October, Benedict XVI has declared a Year of Faith to enhance our understanding of the core of the faith of the Catholic Church, that world, but also Christians have too often demeaned, divided or ignored. Vatican 2 played a key role in renewing the place of faith in contemporary society even though different and opposite interpretations might weaken its legacy and value. This year, AsiaNews will present various authors who will testify to the meaning of the Council. We begin with a brief text by Fr Piero Gheddo.
Some friends read my blog and write to me at email@example.com. From Turin (Italy), Claudio Dalla Costa wrote, "Dear Father Piero, I always like to read your blogs, especially what you wrote about Fr Clemente Vismara, a really great guy. You should write an article on the importance of the Second Vatican Council and its beneficial changes compared to pre-Council times. Too many people have a fundamentalist view of the faith and are giving the Council a bad rap, going against the magisterium of the last five popes. Ours is a time of great confusion in the Church. The clash between progressives and conservatives could overshadow the importance of an event that has marked the history of the contemporary Church. Thank you. Sincerely Yours."
I lived through Vatican 2 in Rome as writer for the Osservatore Romano and a correspondent for the daily L'Italia (today's Avvenire). I also served an "expert" for the Decree on mission (Ad Gentes), after John XXIII appointed me in February 1962.
My dear Claudio, it is hard to say much in just one or two pages. For us young priests (I was ordained in 1953), the Council was a time of enthusiasm for the faith and the universal mission. The Church was being rejuvenated. Some 1,800 bishops from around the world provided a sharp image to the diversity and liveliness of Christ's flock. The discussions and the decrees (the first one was on the liturgy) embodied the tendency to lead Christian life towards fulfilling Christ's mandate: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature."
At the end of the first session of the Council (October-December 1962), I wrote in Le Missioni Cattoliche (today's Mondo e Missione), where I was still the editor, "The Council has already clearly defined its goals, on which all the proceedings are focused, namely the renewal of pastoral work for the re-Christianisation of the Christian world, the rapprochement of divided Brothers with Union as the goal, and a clear overture to all [of society's] problems in order to extend the Kingdom of Christ to all peoples and nations of the earth" (Le Missioni Cattoliche, January 1963, 5).
Other aspects of the Council bolstered my optimistic reading of the Church's mission, at least from the point of view of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Mission (PIME), an Ad gentes missionary institution:
- "Discovering" dialogue with other religions no longer seen as the enemies of Christ, but in preparation for Christ.
- Confirming Pius XII's idea found in the Fidei Donum encyclical (1957) that the whole Church has a missionary vocation, and that it partakes in the mission to the nations (dioceses, parishes, religious institution, lay associations, etc).
- Promoting native clergy and the missionary nature of local Churches in the missions, which need missionaries but must also be involved in the mission to the nations.
- Upholding the notion of "diversity in unity," which characterised the growth of young Churches (n. 22 Ad gentes), embodied in the concept of the "inculturation of the faith" in the cultures and religious histories of the world's peoples. "Christian life will be accommodated to the genius and the dispositions of each culture."
- Exalting the specific ad gentes "special missionary vocation" (ns 23 and 24) and other aspects of the decree.
A cacophony of voices developed after the Council, not of its own volition since the Council was and remains a wonderful epic of the Holy Spirit, but because various factions and schools of thought pulled its texts and the will of the Council Fathers in various directions, either towards a return to the past or along a so-called "progressive" path. I clearly remember, after the Council, when the implementation of its work had not yet commenced, how some who were already calling for a Third Vatican Council to reform the Church and others were saying that "it would take 50 years to undo the damages wrought by Vatican 2."
We should not judge anyone. We must say that post-Council popes have often and strongly argued that the Church, to evangelise, must apply the Council's propositions. We can draw three conclusions from the situation:
1) Those "Conservatives" who dream about a return to the past have no faith in the Holy Spirit and the divinity and sacredness of the Church. They lack faith, not in the men of the Church like us sinners, but in the Church as an institution that comes from God and enjoys the assistance of the Holy Spirit. Placing our trust in God is such a beautiful thing. Conservatives do not understand that the Church is an institution rooted in history, one that follows history and adapts to the times. It cannot stand still or go back. The Church moves with the times because today it must open its arms to the men and women of our time, not those of centuries ago.
2) So-called "progressives" do not understand that the Church evolves with the times whilst maintaining its unity. The basis for our unity is obedience to the Church, under the guidance of the pope and the bishops, united in Peter and with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. Some people say they follow their conscience. Very well. But our conscience must be informed by faith; otherwise, we find ourselves in the extreme fragmentation that characterises the Churches and sects born out of the reformation. "Only the Bible and one's own conscience" leads to this.
3) Reforms in the Church are above all the work of saints. The closer we sinners come to Christ's ways, the greater our contribution to the reformation of the Church, which "semper reformanda est" in accordance with the work of the Holy Spirit, not of our own biases.


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Stephen King's prolific output features a parade of terrors. Ghosts. Plagues. Haunted cars. Clowns. But his most resonant subject might just be the simple, cruel passage of time. Take It, or Hearts in Atlantis, or the dark boomer-nostalgia epic 11/22/63. For that matter, take Joyland. It's the story of Devin Jones, a brokenhearted 21-year-old virgin who takes a job at an amusement park in the summer of 1973. But it's also the story of Devin Jones, a 61-year-old man narrating the tale of his own younger self. Young Devin gets ensnared in a thriller plot. There's a murder mystery. The carnival's haunted house might actually be haunted.
But Old Devin — and, by extension, King himself — keeps getting sidetracked. He remembers the peculiar language of the park employees: "points" for cute girls, "simp-hoister" for Ferris wheel. He takes special care to address — painfully, playfully — the barely postadolescent sexuality of the 21-year-old American male. He casts a sidelong glance at the advance of the corporate entertainment complex. At one point a character says, "The Disney parks are scripted, and I hate that…. I'm a seat-of-the-pants fan." King, an EW contributor, might be explaining his writing process. Or maybe he's just musing. In Joyland, characters are always musing.
This is the second book King has written for Hard Case Crime, an imprint specializing in old-fashioned pulp. His first entry was The Colorado Kid, a meta-mystery that riffed on genre conventions. Joyland ignores those conventions. The mystery isn't too mysterious. The ghost hardly appears. Not that much happens, really. A nifty but out-of-nowhere climax suggests that Joyland is really an overgrown short story.
Yet the book also features some of King's most graceful writing. "Those are things that happened once upon a time and long ago, in a magical year when oil sold for eleven dollars a barrel," Old Devin narrates. Joyland is a relatively straightforward story of a young man's adventure, but it's written in the complicated voice of a much older man's memory: ruminative, amused, digressive, marvelously unaffected, and finally, devastatingly sad. B+
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Anderson Cooper was fighting his emotions during tonight's newscast.
The CNN anchor was reporting from Orlando, Fla., tonight to give the latest updates on the horrific mass shooting that occurred at gay nightclub Pulse over the weekend, which left 49 dead and a number of people injured. And while reading the long list of victims' names who were killed during the devastating act, Cooper was finding it hard to not break down in tears.
Along with photos of the victims, Cooper offered a few facts about the deceased after stating each of the 48 of 49 names that were released, and at one point, Anderson had to clear his throat and apologize to viewers as he held back emotions and attempted to regain his composure.


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Power Lunch: Processors Can Develop a Digital Presence that Drives Results
Online consumers shop through third-party sites, making it harder for brands to stand out among competition.
To drive sales, food manufacturers and brands need to create brand value by accessing and influencing customers directly. In today's highly digital world, the best way to interact with consumers is to reach them where they are already engaged -- online.
However, developing a digital presence to interact directly with shoppers is much easier said than done for brands. For the most part, consumers shop online for groceries through retailers or third-party sites such as Instacart, as opposed to purchasing from the brands themselves. This makes it essential for brands to stand out among competition when advertising on retail and other third-party sites, while also developing their own unique digital presence.
Here is a closer look at how food brands can achieve success through the digital medium.
Shape your brand: For food companies, it's important to remember Marketing 101: differentiate your brand. Some of the most successful food brands are achieving this by focusing on popular trends like organic, paleo, locally sourced or natural. Craft beer companies, for example, are establishing cult followings by emphasizing their local, niche qualities.
But to do this effectively, especially considering their digital-savvy target audiences, brands must shape their reputation through the digital medium. There is often a lack of shelf space available in-store to truly develop these personas. Brands need to create digital properties that define who they are by offering rich content such as blog posts, videos and recipes. This will adjust consumer's perspective of the marketplace. Consumers, millennials in particular, often choose their preferred brands based on non-traditional marketing, such as corporate initiatives, as opposed to solely convenience or pricing.
A great example of this is HelloFresh, a food delivery company that brands itself as a provider of fresh, healthy ingredients and offers interactive content on its site to build this persona. HelloFresh.com establishes a deep connection with its customers, while also building trust, by providing thought leadership posts that explain where their meats and produce are sourced from.
Formulating a digital engagement strategy is becoming increasingly important as shoppers spend more of their time online. Millennials and Gen Z are reaching an age of significant buying power. They want to develop a relationship with the brands producing their food and turn to the Internet to do so. At a high level, they are seeking an ongoing relationship as opposed to a transactional one. Brands can build and nurture this relationship by engaging with consumers through digital channels, which is further proof that having a digital presence is essential.
Use other digital tactics: What's important for brands to realize is that consumers are not always interacting with food & beverage brands through the brand's owned social and digital channels -- they are also browsing retail sites, conducting Google searches and being influenced by targeted display ads on their favorite sites. Brands need to control their message across all touchpoints with a highly customized digital marketing strategy.
In other words, it's crucial for brands to reach consumers where they are already engaged and at the point of purchase. In addition, these interactions need to be relevant and targeted based on known consumer demographics and shopping intent. The following tactics must be included in any food and beverage brand's digital marketing toolbox if they want to be successful:
- Merchandising: When your products are available on retail sites, they're featured among dozens of other competing brands. So, it's important to stand out. With help from industry-specific advertising technology, you can place your brand in front of shoppers on retail sites and expose them to your branded messaging at point of purchase. This type of technology can also help with product placement and add-to-cart functionality.
- Display: Consumers spend their time on a handful of sites regularly, so it's important that you're inserting your message on relevant sites with display ads. These ads should also encourage consumer action (i.e., can be easily added to an online shopping cart) and should be optimized based on real-time searches performed by consumers.
- Search: High-potential customers are also conducting searches in order to research food. Food & beverage brands looking to engage online need to show up in these results. Leverage the keywords of your brand and product category so that you show up in relevant online searches. As with display ads, Google Adwords must also include actionable buttons.
- Mobile: 61 percent of Americans own a smartphone, which means it's crucial for food and beverage brands to have a mobile presence. Whether this mobile presence is achieved through in-app ads or other display advertising, brands must incorporate a mobile strategy to remain top-of-mind among target audiences.
Ultimately, the changing landscape of grocery is unavoidable and brands must adapt to remain competitive. Consumers in the digital age shop with their phones in hand and conduct more online research before purchasing now than ever before. For brands to maximize revenue (particularly new brands without name recognition) they must develop a strong digital presence -- from an owned website to targeted search and display efforts.


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