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No, I am not kidding. I am talking about tonight's Rachel Maddow Show. John McCain and Barack Obama were telling jokes about each other at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation. Nothing unusual so far.
However, if you have been watching it during the period between 23:30 and 23:40 ET, you can't have missed an interesting repetition of Barack Obama's speech. It wasn't the script. Barack Obama may have looked pretty sleepy, but he can't have said the same thing without having noticed it himself. It was MSNBC's fault for sure because people were moving the same way, and so was the camera. It's the first time I have ever seen a gaffe committed by MSNBC, although it's not a serious one really.


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Do you believe in magic?
I surely do! This video will show you some of the most incredible magic tricks that you can easily perform yourself or even teach you friend!
DIY lava
Do you want to impress you friends with a glass full of lava? Mix water with a few drops of food dye, add any oil you prefer and drop in a pill of aspirin. You will get some real lava in a glass. Just do not forget about atmosphere and accessories. Decorate a place of your performance with some magical artifacts that you can make yourself. Wear a hat or a magic gown. Trust me, your friends will be truly amazed!
Magic spinning card
You can make a fascinating magic spinning card Kirigami from a simple sheet of paper? Cut the necessary lines from a sheet of paper. Now fold the paper correctly. For a greater effect use bright colorful paper. Your friends will be totally amazed by this card.
Levitation bank note magic trick
How to make your money fly? Pretty easy. Check it out in our video. You will simple need to attach small pieces of a drinking straw to the back of the bank note and poke an invisible thread through it. Done! Just don't forget to practice in front of the mirror for a while to look professional.
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Hume Center Intelligent Systems Lab Tech Talks
The Hume Center's Intelligent Systems Lab has invited researchers and industry professionals to join us at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington (900 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203) to present tech talks on their work. These talks are open to anyone in the Virginia Tech community. Please join us in person at the VTRC-A (rooms listed below) or on Zoom at this link. If you have any questions about these talks or would be interested in presenting one, please contact Russ Walker at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Previous Events
Roger Jover - Exploring LTE security with open-source tools, testing protocol exploits and analyzing their potential impact on 5G mobile networks
12 p.m., Monday, November 26; VTRC-A room 5-024
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) released the 5G specifications in December 2017 and the 5G security architecture specifications in March 2018. This new generation of mobile communication systems has been designed with a strong security focus from the beginning, aiming to tackle the known protocol exploits of both current and previous mobile generations. The security flaws of legacy GSM networks, which lack of mutual authentication and implement an outdated encryption algorithm, are well understood among the technology community. Also, the current mobile generation, the Long Term Evolution (LTE), was expected to tackle the security issues in GSM, though protocol exploits and both privacy and location leaks are still possible in LTE.
Despite being first introduced in 2007, security researchers did not identify and demonstrate these protocol exploits in LTE until just a few years ago, mainly because of the immaturity of the mobile protocol security field and the unavailability of low cost research tools. However, open source implementations of the LTE standards rapidly matured within the last couple of years. This, in combination with sophisticated yet low cost software radio hardware, fueled a new wave of security research that identified numerous protocol security issues in LTE that could allow an adversary to deny the service of mobile endpoints and track the location of users. This talk will explore the security of LTE communication networks, discussing a series of protocol exploits and privacy leaks at multiple network layers. An overview will be presented on how to eavesdrop LTE base station broadcast messages, implement LTE IMSI catchers, track mobile devices, and other LTE protocol exploits, such as blocking SIMs and devices. Some recent exploits discovered by security researchers will be discussed as well. Moreover, leveraging new open-source tools, new uplink attack vectors will be introduced and analyzed.
Finally, these protocol exploits will be analyzed in the context of the recently published first release of the 3GPP 5G specifications. Results of the analysis of the 5G specifications will be presented, introducing the main security challenges of 5G, as well as discussing the first recent security weaknesses that researchers have identified in 5G.
Dr. Alexia Schulz - Cyber Instability: Non-stationarity and non-ergodicity in network time series
12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, VTRC-A room 5-196
Many predictive cyber analytics assume, implicitly or explicitly, that the underlying statistical processes they treat are well-behaved. Often statistics predicated on Gaussian behavior are used, but even if not, assumptions on statistical stationarity, ergodicity, and the applicability of the Central Limit Theorem (CLT) are often present. We present here empirical results on several common network time series, and demonstrate that these assumptions are false. The series are non-stationary, non-ergodic, and ensembles of them do not obey the CLT. We present several statistical tests, borrowed from other disciplines, for the evaluation of network time series. We discuss the implications of these results on the goal of constructing a meaningful "cyber baseline" of a network or host, intended to establish the bounds of "normal" behavior. For many accessible network observables used in defensive cyber operations, it may prove to be unrealistic to establish such a baseline, or detect significant deviations from it.
Dr. Brian Thompson - SEXTANT: A Computational Framework for Scalable and Efficient Correlation of Spatio-Temporal Trajectories
10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 17, VTRC-A room 5-196
There is a growing need for scalable and efficient algorithms that can leverage the increasing availability of spatio-temporal data. One use case involves identifying when observed signals from two different communication protocols are being emitted by the same mobile device — an error-prone, time-consuming process often done by hand, complicated by obfuscation techniques employed by mobile devices. This becomes especially challenging when the signals are sparse or noisy and when signals from many devices are being observed simultaneously. We propose SEXTANT, a computational framework that combines novel spatio-temporal correlation algorithms with known device identification techniques, implemented using highly efficient data structures over a distributed architecture. Given a large set of time-stamped and geo-located observations, SEXTANT returns a ranked list of likely signal pairs of interest, along with informational metrics providing additional context, drastically reducing analyst workload. Experiments demonstrate SEXTANT's ability to capture correlated behavior while being robust to data heterogeneity, sparsity, and noise, out-performing existing methods.


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Babban Khala (Zaheen Tahira) and Basharat (Qavi Khan) who are the heads of the family have 6 daughters. The eldest daughter is at an age where it is difficult to get proposals for marriage and it is Basharat's wish that their eldest daughter, Ishrat gets married first. The eldest daughter, Ishrat (Saima Noor) who is at an age where it is nearly impossible to get married and her parents are worried, searching for a perfect match for her.
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Cervecería El Gallo – Zahara de la Sierra
In the heart of the town, on the main street of Zahara de la Sierra, we can find this bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy homemade recipes, typical products and a good selection of local wines.
The El Gallo Cerveceria is a pleasant place, with tall wine barrels as a terrace on the street, where you can enjoy the pulse of this small white village in Andalusia.
Its interior, decorated in wood and exposed brick, is a space with a lot of charm that has an area with tables and a bar ideal for having tapas.
Opening early, is a perfect place to start the day, with a good breakfast, a snack before lunch, a stop after visiting the town at noon or an incredible dinner to end the day.
In the menu, tapas or rations, you can enjoy a careful selection of cold and hot starters, fried food, elaborate dishes and grilled meat.
It also has an interesting selection of wines from our region, perfect to accompany your meal, as well as draft beers served at its perfect temprature.
Undoubtedly a good choice for your visit in Zahara de la Sierra and enjoy good tapas or food.


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New site is 33% finished :D
With the completion of 1/3 of the new site I thought I'd post an update; the completed sections being the html and css of it. You can go check the homepage out. The banner is a placeholder, if anyone wants to design one and send it to my email they're welcome to, because my art skills are abysmal to be completely honest ( email@example.com ) just wanted to make an update to let you guys know I've actually been doing some work on it and haven't just been lazing around 24/7.


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People are always telling me how organised I am, and no matter how often I deny it, they still insist that I am. Their proof is that I make a weekly grocery shopping list! The only reason I do that is because I have such a sieve-brain that I know I will forget something vital if I don't make a list … I still forget stuff even with the list!!!
Anyway, my proof that I am not at all organised is the amount of stuff that I want to do yet never manage to. Case in point, scrapbooking. Not that I'm timing myself but I've fallen so far behind on all the scrapbook projects I'd planned. When I was going through the photos last year, I decided that I wanted something less involved than a full-blown scrapbook album for some of our outings. And came across something called a 'Smash Book' by K&Co; it's like an old-fashioned scrapbook but updated, with acid- and lignin-free, decorated papers in a spiral-bound A4-sized book.
Got a couple to see if they'd do the job … pleased to find that they fit the bill. Here's the first one, for our visit to Lulworth Castle back in 2009 – see what I mean about falling behind?
The cover is embossed – there are different designs – and I picked out the design by dragging an ink pad over it. Because all the pages are decorated, some with words, the hardest part was deciding which pages to cover with photos; some I left unused because they were too pretty to cover. I used a few scrapbooking papers, and embellishments to decorate. Then stapled ribbons to the sides of the pages as tabs. There's even a pocket on the inside back cover to store extra bits.
2 of the 'decorated' pages of the book
Another couple of decorated pages
Part of the book
One of the activities - painting a shield, which Gordon did; he still has the shield.
This photo (part of the book) has an end-of-the-day feel; conveniently near the end of the book
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Lletty is a secluded traditional farmhouse situated within a forestry plantation in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. The house is at the end of a 2 1/2 mile long track. It has a substantial garden, a barn and a large meadow totalling over 4 acres. The house is in an elevated position facing South towards Capel Gwynfe and beyond to the Black Mountains.
A traditional farmhouse in a secluded forest location in South Wales. The property sleeps 6 comprising of an open plan kitchen/diner, lounge, hallway, utility, pantry and WC on the ground floor.
The first floor has 1 x double bedroom, 1 x twin room and a bathroom. The converted attic has 1 x double bed and an en suite shower and WC.
There is no TV reception at Lletty and mobile phone signals work best on the Orange network, however they are often erratic. There is a payphone available. Radio signals can be obtained.
Beaches: Pembrey Sands about 1 hour drive away, fantastic windswept ex MoD site with sand dunes and pine forests to the sea.
Mewslade Bay on the Gower about an hour and a half away, our favourite beach for body boarding, check the tide times first though, theres no beach if the tides in.
Swimming in the Sawdde River at the bottom of the track. (Disappear through hedge opposite and turn left, youll come to a swimming pool with a beach. Not for the faint hearted.)
Hill walking anywhere opposite. Go to the bottom of the track and turn right and either drive towards Brynamman or take a left at the 3 horseshoes and head for Llanddeusant for Lyn y Fan Fach and Fawr.
Mountain biking just do it around the forestry tracks straight out the door, or head to the Usk reservoir and cycle around the track there. There is also an excellent purpose built trail in Abergorlech 4 miles east of Brechfa.
The Red Lion is good and the best place to eat in Llangadog.
In the summer there is a very good Italian ice cream van that parks in the car park by the old quarry works on the mountain opposite when the weather is good. Use binoculars if you have them to check.
There is a red kite feeding station by the Cross Inn on the way to the Usk reservoir. They are fed meat every day at the same time.
Antique shops in Llandeilo and Trecastle.
Lyn Brianne reservoir.
Garn Goch (Red Cairn) Iron age hillfort. Go up the hill behind the house to the top of the ridge and follow the footpaths down the other side to the fort. A good day out walk destination from the house. Take a picnic.
We hope you have a great time here at Lletty as we have done for since we bought the property in 1992. Over the years we have renovated and landscaped and are continuing to do so. We are working with Tom who maintains the grounds to create a wild flower meadow.
Restore your sprits with a break in this rural retreat!
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Over the last two weeks we ran a workshop with 3rd and 4th year UTS Visual Communication students, introducing them to the offset printing process and giving them some hands-on experience with our press. The project grew out of a workshop UK designer Jonathan Barnbrook held with the students at UTS when he was in town earlier this year for the opening of this year's Biennale of Sydney. The subject was co-ordinated by Kate Sweetapple, a UTS lecturer who is no stranger to the press.
As a group, they produced a two-colour, eight-panel publication, which folded out to a 1020 × 700mm poster. Each student also printed a smaller individual poster in black or silver – these were printed four to a plate. There are tentative plans for a launch or exhibition later in the year – watch this space for details.


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A winter holiday doesn't just mean a break from the cold – it could be a chance to kick-start healthy habits and ease aches and pains too. Here are five reasons to book a vacation now
1. Activity boost
Holidays may be synonymous with relaxation and lounging, but often, they're a chance to be more active too, particularly if your lifestyle is usually quite sedentary. Even some gentle sightseeing could mean a health-enhancing boost in activity levels, and this could kick-start healthy habits to take back home with you too. "Going away is a good excuse to get active," says physiotherapist and osteopath Tim Allardyce of Surrey Physio (www.surreyphysio.co.uk). "Even just 20 minutes of walking is enough to show considerable health benefits to the joints, cardiovascular system and general fitness levels. Give yourself the target of walking every day, whether it's to visit a museum or tourist attraction, or to get a new experience. "If you're lucky enough to have a pool at your hotel, use it! Swimming every morning for 15 minutes is a great way to loosen joints, and start you on your day in the right frame of mind. Swimming is beneficial for backache as well as improving core strength."
2. Vitamin D top-up
Reports have highlighted that significant numbers of Brits are lacking in vitamin D – which plays a vital role in a number of health functions including maintaining strong bones and muscles and regulating moods – and it's believed the UK's long, cloudy winters are partly to blame. Our bodies need direct sunlight to create vitamin D (though dietary sources also play a role), therefore, booking some winter sun means a chance to top up. "Vitamin D is vital for health, and good stores can help protect against coughs and colds, boost bone strength and help keep your circulation healthy and mood on an even keel," says GP and health author Dr Sarah Brewer (www.drsarahbrewer.com).
3. Soothed symptoms
It isn't always the case, but some people with certain long-term conditions find that sunshine tends to relieve certain symptoms. Skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema for example; many people find a bit of sunshine leads to improvement. Cold weather can also worsen symptoms for those who suffer with chronic aches and pains, joint problems and inflammation, while warmth has a soothing effect. "If the climate is warmer, there is a good chance your body will feel more comfortable with less aches and pains, as the heat tends to help joint mobility," says Allardyce, who adds that the sun's stimulation of vitamin D levels can also help "reduce joint pains and muscle aching".
4. Diet overhaul
We tend to see holidays as a chance to over-indulge, whether it's taking full advantage of the hotel buffet, sampling all the local cuisine or enjoying more desserts than usual. When it comes to jetting off for some winter sun however, a holiday could mean a chance to eat more healthily – as this is the time of year when, back home, meals become heartier and stodgier.
"Leaving the cold weather and stodgy food craving behind for sunnier climes can boost your mood, and give you the opportunity to experience other countries' food offerings, such as fruits, salad, vegetables and freshly caught fish, all of which contribute to a healthy diet," says Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist for Healthspan (www.healthspan.co.uk). This, he points out, equates to a boost in nutrients, plus we tend to eat lighter meals in the heat, which usually means fewer calories. Again, you could use your holiday to kick-start a healthy-eating regime back home. "Avoid take-aways and kebab shops while away, and try to eat good quality, fresh food. It will help with energy levels and reduce tiredness," notes Allardyce.
5. Brighten moods
We often describe wintry weather as "miserable". For people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) however, a form of depression that occurs during winter months, this time of year can be a real struggle. Experts aren't entirely sure what causes SAD, though it's believed lack of sunlight plays a key role, impacting melatonin (a hormone vital for sleep) and serotonin (which affects mood and appetite) levels, as well as a disrupted circadian rhythm (body clock). SAD can range from mild to severe, and even if you haven't been diagnosed with the condition, many of us are familiar with a drop in general motivation levels and mood during winter. If it's possible, opting to book your holiday during the colder months can offer some light – and sunny – relief.Compare Quotes Now


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I live in Southern Vermont.
I live in Southern Vermont. One of the most popular times of the year is Autumn foliage. Is there a prediction of when "peak foliage" will be this year?
What happens in the month of September? It's a little for everyone: the last days of summer and the first days of fall. See September holidays, advice, recipes, fun facts, and trivia below.
September, in Old England, was called Haervest-monath (Harvest Month). This is the time to gather up the rest of the harvest and prepare for the winter months.
There are flowers enough in the summertime,
More flowers than I can remember—
But none with the purple, gold, and red
That dye the flowers of September!
—Mary Howitt (1799-1888)
September's name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning "seven." This month had originally been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar.
This year, Labor Day (the first Monday in September) falls on the 2nd. Canadians also observe Labour Day.
Sunday, September 8, is Grandparents Day. Honor your grandparents today—and every day!
September 11 is Patriot Day, held in honor and remembrance of those who died in the September 11 attacks of 2001.
September 17 is Constitution Day. This day celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, which occurred on September 17, 1787 (just five years prior to the founding of The Old Farmer's Almanac).
September 21 is recognized as the annual International Day of Peace. Observances range from a moment of silence at noon to events such as peace walks, concerts, and volunteering in the community.
Get ready for fall! The Autumnal Equinox falls on September 23, 2019, at 3:50 A.M. EDT. At this time, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness. See local sunrise and sunset times.
The month ends with Michaelmas on September 29. Michaelmas is an ancient Celtic "Quarter Day" which marked the end of the harvesting season and was steeped in folklore.
At sundown on Sunday, September 29, the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins.
Wacky Holidays to Celebrate
Have fun with these strange celebrations in September!
September Zodiac
September's zodiac signs are Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) and Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22). Find out your zodiac profile!
See the Best Days to do things this month.
Moon Phases
First Quarter: Sept. 5, at 11:10 p.m. EDT
Full Moon: Sept. 14, at 12:33 a.m. EDT
Last Quarter: Sept. 21, at 10:41 p.m. EDT
New Moon: Sept. 28, at 2:26 p.m. EDT
See more about Moon Phases.
Check out our Sky Watch for the month's best night sky events.
We like to think of September as the month of apples, as apple-picking becomes a common weekend pastime. Here are a few recipes for this fruit of the season:
Wondering which kind of apples to use in your dish? See the Best Apples for Baking: Apple Pie, Applesauce, Cider & More to find out!
For more fall recipes, use our Recipe Search.
Correct any soil deficiencies you've noticed; healthy soil is crucial to healthy plants. See more on soil amendments and fixes.
Compost should be watered during dry periods so that it remains active. Learn more about composting.
Onions are nearly ripe when the tips of the leaves turn yellow. See our onion page for harvesting tips.
Sunflower seeds are best dried while still in the plant. See more about how to harvest sunflower seeds.
If you're running out of ideas on where to store your crops, try using a root cellar.
See more gardening jobs for September.
If you're planning on baking some apple pies, try consulting our Best Apples for Baking article.
Do you still have herbs left over? If so, use them to make your own herbal remedies.
Try this fun fall craft using apples: Apple Heads.
Help out the birds this coming winter by preparing some bird food for them.
Purple aster
September's birth flowers are the aster and the morning glory. The aster signifies powerful love, and the China aster expresses variety or afterthought in the language of flowers. The morning glory symbolizes affection. It can also mean coquetry, affectation, or bonds in the language of flowers. Find out more about September's birth flowers and the language of flowers.
The September birthstone is the sapphire, which was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning.
Find out more about September's birthstone.
September 12: Choices
On this day in 1962, President John F. Kennedy went to Rice University in Houston, Texas, to make a speech justifying his proposed $5.4 billion space program. He had called on Congress in the previous year to fund a massive project to put a man on the Moon and bring him home safely before the end of the decade. Toward that end, he asked his vice president, Lyndon Johnson, to make it happen. Johnson, a Texan, was happy to oblige.
The plan was to establish a Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, upon land that had been made available by Rice University (which had received it from Humble Oil and Refining Company). If that happened, federal money would flow to that city and to Rice, a university distinguished for its scholarship, if not for its football. In football, the University of Texas was king, although Rice gamely played Texas every year.
Kennedy challenged 35,000 listeners, sweltering in the Rice football stadium, to think big: "But why, some say, the Moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask, Why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic?" he asked. Then he added another impossible goal, one he had jotted in the margin only minutes earlier: "Why does Rice play Texas?"
The line drew a huge laugh and added a touch of humor and humility to the soaring rhetoric. His speech continued, soon issuing the now famous lines, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard … ."
Kennedy eventually got his moonshot, although he did not live to see Neil Armstrong's 1969 moonwalk. And, three years after the speech, in 1965, Rice beat Texas. It would be 28 years before that happened again.
I live in Southern Vermont. One of the most popular times of the year is Autumn foliage. Is there a prediction of when "peak foliage" will be this year?
Hi Carey, Here's a good reference to see peak foliage in New England: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/p...
Live in zip code 41139. What days in Sept & Oct will be best to put on new roof? Thanks
I live in North Texas. Trying to find the best time to plant Winter Rye grass. Any Help?
Does it mean something when we an abundance of crickets? We have hundreds if not thousands of crickets everywhere! This is in w. Ks.
Just wanted to say hello to all and that I'm sure it will be informative and fun to be a part of this site. Already learned what I needed to know about black eyed susans before I signed up! Happy Autumn to come! God bless
Which days are best for fertility?
The best days are when the moon is in Scorpio. This information is not on our Web site. If interested, you can find next year's Moon Sign Calendar in The 2015 Old Farmer's Almanac here:
Or, we also sell just the digital chart for a small fee here:
Thank you!
I live in New England, and I am wondering at what time should I cut back and cover rose bushes for the fall and winter.
We do not prune roses in the fall. Simply cut off diseased or dead canes. See the rest of our advice on the "Roses" page under "Winterizing Roses" here: http://www.almanac.com/plant/r...
Hi there.
First time trying to a) turn down a garden in the winter and b) keeping some plants over the winter.
How do I do either in the New England area?
I'm hoping to plant potatoes over the winter (those I'll put in soon), and keeping my perennial vegetables (Kale, Swiss chard, and garlic) over the winter.
Any suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated!
Here is an article, "Putting the Garden to Bed," which you might find useful: http://www.almanac.com/content...
You may also enjoy this video on planting vegetables in autumn for all and winter harvest: http://www.almanac.com/video/f...
We also have growing guides for common vegetables including Kale: http://www.almanac.com/plant/kale
and Garlic:
Hope this points you in the right direction. There is a lot on this Web site!
I live in the Phoenix, AZ area. What can I plant in the fall season? Are there certain dates that are better to plant root crops?
In Phoenix, good fall crops to plant from now through early November include cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, chard, cucumber, kale, lettuce, onion (bulb and green) and radish. Contact your University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for more local detail; they often sponsor plant sales, too!
First time to your site. I need to know what tie sunset will be in Burlington, VT, on Friday, Friday, Sept. 28th. Thank you.


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Week 1: Point of View
The poet Horace once wrote, "Nothing is beautiful from every point of view." To which I reply that I believe the opposite is also true - nothing is ugly from every point of view. And so begins your training, young padawan: Change your point of view. Literally.
There are an awful lot of times when we look around and take a quick mental inventory then move on. We glance over things that are familiar to us and may even miss small, unfamiliar things altogether if we're in a hurry. Sometimes the environment in which an item resides can make it seem more unattractive and not-beautiful than it really is (your cube, your overgrown backyard, your least-favorite relative's house...)
A 19th century British painter named John Constable once said," There is nothing ugly; I never saw an ugly thing in my life: for let the form of an object be what it may - light, shade and perspective will always make it beautiful." I think this is one of the most true things I've ever heard. It's all about the point of view.
Why is point of view such a big deal? Why does it matter if you think something is beautiful or not or if you have any opinion on the object either way? It does matter.
Seeing as how most of us have been raised in a Hallmark nation where we tend to cliche everything possible into greeting card-sized packages, most of us have heard once or two hundred times that beauty isn't always something you see. Funny thing is that it's true. And another funny thing is that a lot of us still don't really believe it.
Also? It's not only the "ugly" that needs its beauty found and freed. Sometimes the boring and bland are more deadly to our spirits than the flat out ugly. They don't get a second thought yet are the things we have to stare at day after day. Finding their beauty is a ginormous challenge because we have to actually see them and realize they're there before we can really look at them. I'm not sure I've actually ever heard anyone exclaim, "Holy guac, that's the most beautiful bumper sticker stuck on the most attractive lamp post in the entire city!" And yet... it has its beauty.
Sometimes it is hard to find the beauty in a dark place or an nondescript environment. But it's there. There's always something. And seeing as how we have no choice but to live in this world until we pass on into the next? What better way to live - finding the beauty in everything possible. It's a very valuable physical discipline to have because I believe it passes from your physical into your spiritual. And finding the beauty in the world around you is healing for your spirit. It's growing material for your spirit. It's comforting and energizing and life-affirming and helps you find glimpses of heaven here on earth. You get to where you can see how these bits of earthly beauty are just practice runs and you start to realize you can't wait for the day when it's the real thing.
Lastly, before I issue the grand re-opening first Faith & Art challenge I want you to realize this will be good for you. Good for your spirit and for your head. Because once you find the beauty around you? You may find it easier to find some beauty within you. You see yourself a little more like the Father sees you and a little less like the world, and your worst critic (a.k.a. you) see yourself. When you learn to forgive other things for their dirt and dings and scratches you'll find it easier to look past your own to see the character those things give you.
So here's your challenge for the week:
- Go find something not-beautiful. Something you wouldn't normally take a photo of. Bypass the butterfly and look at the ants. Don't pick the roses, check out the stump in your side yard. I don't care if it's outside, inside, new, old, whatever. Just don't pick something "pretty."
- Take a picture of it. But don't just run out and take a picture and be done with it. Take a bunch. Take them from different angles. Find its beauty. Discover the light and shape and form and capture it.
- Email the photo to me or post it to the Faith & Art Yahoo Group if you want (there is a photo album set up for challenge images.) I'm asking you to do this because if I leave it at just taking a photo, then time will get away from you. Take a picture this week. Do something with that picture. If you don't post it somehow, then at least let me know what you picked and tell me about it's beauty as best you can (see... sending me a photo would just be easier on you.)
- Take your new-found ability to "Find the Beauty in the Ugly" (thank you, Mr. Mraz) and think of someone or something that seems very not-beautiful... and find their beauty. You don't have to photograph it. But I'd love for you to put it in writing. Not necessarily for me. You can put it on a post-it and stick it to your mirror, write it on a scrap of paper and use it as a bookmark, stick it to your fridge... I don't care. But write it down. Writing it down makes it real and helps you to remember it. If you do want to tell me, feel free to leave a comment here so other people can read it or email me and I'll use it confidentially. Or post it to the Faith & Art Yahoo group.
- Pray about this. Pray that God will continue to alter your point of view to more closely resemble His. That one person that you swear is unlovable? Is loved. If for no other reason than they are a child of the Creator just as we each are.
Here is some inspiration for your point of view changes. Go forth and look at the world around you, people.
P.S. Yes. I will be doing these challenges and posting my results here right along with anyone else who wants to play along at home.


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Traffic source of after-school stress
September 27, 2017
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Traffic congestion at parent pickup traffic has been apparent for years. In fact, it's never surprising if one remains stuck in the school parking lot for 15 minutes. Senior Amanda Eastwood knows the traffic of getting into the school, while sophomore Sarena Anderson knows the before and after school traffic.
"People [are] not pulling ahead the furthest they can go [parent drop-off]." Anderson said. "They're waiting until they get right in front of the doors to exit the car. Maybe not all of them do this, but it makes it so the line can't move faster."
Not pulling ahead can cause traffic to stop, and this keeps parents too far away from the school to drop off their child. But just because traffic is bad doesn't mean it can't be fixed.
"We could get a cop to regulate it," Eastwood said. "I feel like if there was a cop there it could be manageable."
Another area of student concern is the stop sign near the tennis court that drivers often ignore so they could get home faster. But it's a two-way stop, and every one car that doesn't stop at the stop sign is someone who has to wait longer to get home.
"[People are] not stupid," Anderson said. "They are fully aware that they are ignoring traffic laws in going through the stop sign rather than waiting for when they have the right of way. I consider this to be very rude because they're just blatantly ignoring the people that also want to get home."
But when there's a problem with a person's driving in general, traffic can become worse than it already is, potentially endangering a student's safety.
"I was at the stoplight at Vista Ridge," Eastwood said. "And this parent thought it was a good idea to drop off their kid at a stop sign and cut through [three lanes of] traffic."
Cutting through three lanes of traffic is dangerous. Not only does it make others stop so the person can cut through, but if someone was driving while this person cut them off, they could've crashed.
"The stop sign is there for a reason," Eastwood said. "If you get in a crash and the other person has the right of way, that's your fault."
Refusing to stop at a stop sign is not only illegal but warrants frustration from the many people watching others pass through when they don't have the right of way.
"It gets frustrating having to wait in the line when you have to watch other people disobeying traffic laws and not letting us through," Anderson said. "We all wanna go home. It's not like if you wait at that stop sign you're not gonna get home."


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Like Jon Snow, I Know Nothing: Why Learning is a Lifelong Journey
"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?"
This past week I went to Washington D.C. to attend a real estate software conference. This was my 3rd time going and every time I leave I think my head is going to explode with all the knowledge I've just added. This smack in the head is my annual reminder that like Jon Snow, I know nothing. Well, not completely nothing, but probably 1% of what this software is capable of. It's eye-opening and very humbling.
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Learning is a Lifelong Journey
This conference is a metaphor for life. On the surface, I've worked with this software for a couple of years now so I think I have a decent idea of how to navigate things and how it works. But it turns out it's just a superficial knowledge of the software as it exists today. What I've failed to recognize is that there are thousands of employees from this software company that are improving and enhancing their products day in and day out behind the scenes. Likewise in life, we go about our daily routines unaware of the progress that's being made outside of our periphery. This awareness in and of itself is key to understanding why self-development and growth are of such importance. There is a wide world of things to learn out there and that knowledge base is growing and expanding by the minute. Do yourself a favor, take stock and acknowledge that no matter how old you are, there will always be something new to learn. As the saying goes "You don't know what you don't know".
You don't always have to learn something that's related to your day job. Find a hobby or something that interests you and see how it works. Maybe you want to learn to invest in stocks or see what options are available for college students that don't want large student loans. Or perhaps you want to learn how to garden or how to shoot a gun safely and accurately. As long as you're challenging yourself and extending your knowledge base, it will be beneficial to your future self.
Here are a few basic principles to keep in mind as you learn new things.
1. Stay Focused
We are living in the Internet of Things. It's the best of times, it's the worst of times. Learning new things has never been so accessible. There are TONS of resources available at your fingertips! But, the barrier to entry is getting past the countless number of distractions that will eat up your time (i.e. social media, 24/7 news, etc.) All sites will have some form of marketing and entertainment value but don't get so caught up and miss the fact this person is completely off topic and ranting about the topic rather than being factual and informative. And remember that people are still our greatest resource. Not everyone has a blog out there so it's still worthwhile to ask a person directly about a topic if they're an expert on the subject.
2. Take Action
If you're yearning to do something, whether it's gardening or building a fence, research it out sufficiently but know there comes a point when you need to use the information you've learned and apply it. Don't become so overwhelmed with information that you get in the way of starting a project. Sometimes it's best to just do something and refine your steps along the way.
Here are some online learning platforms that we love. Poke around and see what topics peak your interest. Some costs a few dollars, some are free. Remember to consider these costs an investment in your current and future self.
Creative Live - For all creators out there, which is ALL of us, find your next creative or business breakthrough with one of Creative Live's classes. We especially recommend two classes related to personal finance: David Bach's "Start Late, Finish Rich" and Ramit Sethi's "How to Make Money."
Skillshare - For those looking for an online community, find thousands of classes over at Skillshare.
Podcasts - So many to name so little time, but check out Tim Ferriss, ChooseFI, Tony Robbins, Ben Greenfield. (Just typing this up, I realize no women on this list, so stay tuned for a list of podcasts from amazing women.)
3. Failure & Frustration Are Part of the Process
When trying anything new, there is a chance you won't succeed the first time around or it won't be what you expected it to be. Don't let perfectionism and fear of failure be the reason why you don't do something. Change your mental thinking from "What if it doesn't work out?" to "What if it does"? Be persistent and see what you can improve on the next time around. If you're feeling frustrated, take a break, maybe get feedback from someone else on your ideas and questions that you have. Don't perfect be the enemy of progress.
4. People Love to Criticize, So Let Them
People generally mean well and they will try to give you advice on things that you should avoid. I say listen and learn from their mistakes. If they're at a place in life where you eventually want to be, then yes maybe take their advice more to heart but for the naysayers who want to chime in and tell you to hire someone because something is too difficult for you to attempt, be a bit more cautious about the advice they're giving you. I always prefer people who are willing to help you figure things out compared to the ones who say something's just too hard.
5. Learning is a Choice
For those of you who are past high school, knowledge is no longer something your teachers will spoon feed to you. You have a choice of learning something new or accepting the minimum amount of information that you have. It is counter to our human nature to move outside of our comfort zone, the easier route is to stick with the status quo. The thing with learning after say age 25, is that it takes effort. I will admit there have been days where I just put something off because I don't have the mental energy to process it. The dangerous part is when this becomes the norm. You settle into a routine and start thinking only within your realm of expertise and experience and start limiting the capabilities of your brain. Be wary of this. Make a conscious effort to learn something new, to make an intentional choice of doing something different.
Choose to Learn
Choose to learn, choose to grow, choose to develop. As well-intentioned as some people are, including your parents, significant others and bosses, you are ultimately responsible for how you turn out in the long term.
None of us are born experts so we have to start somewhere when it comes to learning. Today, any topic of interest is literally at your fingertips. Build up your personal knowledge base and continuing adding on to it.


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Only Trumpets
Precious Stones
07/14/18 – 07/15/18
Outfest, Los Angeles
Headmaster No. 6 contributor Luka Fisher has produced two films that will be screening as part of Outfest. Only Trumpets is "an adult Disney film for the Grindr generation" directed by Tristan Scott. Precious Stones is a short documentary by Matthew Kaundart examining Daniel Crook's painting practice. This short opens for Narcissister Organ Player, which opened at Sundance earlier this year.


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I was introduced to Hambo Hoedown by Operation Write Home. I wanted to play immediately, but hadn't had the inspiration to rock one of their adorable digi stamps. Luckily, this week's Hoedown didn't require much creative ability. It's CASE week! I hopped on to the Digi Store and picked up the awesome little Monster Sax that I had my eye on and got to work.
I CASE'd the card linked to the stamp. It was done by Melissa Edwards. It's pretty fantastic. I'm not going to lie. I was super excited with how my monster came out. In fact, I immediately threw a stamp on him and walked my dog up to the mailbox. This little jazz is on his way to see my Dad.
Stamps: Monster Sax [Hambo], Sentiment [Smart Pants, Stampin' Up!], Background Basics: Music Notes [Papertrey Ink]
Paper: Papertrey Ink white and black. Recollections Blue. Basic Grey Pattern Paper.
Ink: Memento Black
Copics: YR04, Y11, E11, B66, B63, B000, G05, G02, G00
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Thanks for looking!
Friday, September 30, 2011
My First Hambo Hoedown
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Awesome coloring on this image! The sentiment is great with the monster. Thanks for playing the Hoedown!ReplyDelete
Awesome coloring and design! You did a super job on your Hoedown card and we are glad you joined us!ReplyDelete
This is just adorable! I love the way you colored this cute monster and the background paper looks great too. We are so happy you found us and I hope you play along with us at the next Hoedown!ReplyDelete
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Changing industry demands have forced many healthcare organizations to rethink how they communicate information. This webinar explores why more and more traditional, paper-based document processing methods are being replaced by cloud automation solutions, and the positive impact they have on patient safety and regulatory compliance. Includes customer case studies and a Q&A session.
EMR applications help healthcare providers consolidate information, reduce costs and improve services. However, many still rely on complex and outdated software/hardware solutions to manage their document-based communications.
What's the remedy?
Join the webinar, Keeping Healthcare Documents Electronic: How Document Automation Improves Patient Care & Compliance, to learn why automating the inbound processing of documents (e.g., patient enrollment forms, patient claims, lab documents, etc.) is a secure, reliable and cost-effective solution!
During this webinar, you'll learn:
- Driving factors for document automation in healthcare
- How automation functionalities (capture, routing, archiving) can help meet compliance goals and enhance patient care
- Customer success stories in the healthcare industry


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Episode 37: Daring through Celibacy with Bernice Wooden
This episode is part of a series in the Take Over Season where speaker, host and adventure creator Danielle Fontus took over the podcast for chats about living a daring life.
We are chatting with Bernice Wooden - entrepreneur & educator, who has been in the entertainment business for 10 years. She started her own production company, Be Nice Productions, which includes videography, photography and workshops. Bernice has recently written a book How to Get a Degree in Celibacy: 10 Steps to Keeping Your Lips Closed, where she is sharing with the world about her sex life,or lack thereof.
In this conversation, we learn about Bernice's journey to where she is today in her career. She shares about the unique challenges she faced and how she overcame them and the lessons she learned from them.
In this candidly, juicy and intimate interview, Bernice dares to share:
what makes her uncomfortable to this day & how she approaches those uncomfortable situations
an emotional failure and the wins that also came with it
some of the excuses she's used that have limited her (which she has since overcome)
a private detail she hasn't shared with anyone else
In this episode, we get to hear from Bernice about:
growing up in Brooklyn
how she found her boldness
who she's interviewed on the red carpet
when she realized she was a Black Sheep
her experience with her unique ethnic background & what unique challenges came from that
all the things she thought she was going to be when she grew up
the jobs shes had along the way & the lessons she's learned and prepared her for where she is now
how she started in her current field - her first production job
her networking tips
Bernice has created her own adventure with her celibacy journey AND deciding to share it publicly with her book. We get rich insight from Bernice's experience, including:
how she decided to be celibate & the struggle
what supported her during the process
what she has discovered through the process (in her friendships, in her body, in her relationships)
the surprising reactions she heard when sharing with others (men versus women)
some of her temptations and how she dealt with them
the interesting way she got the title of her book
tips for anyone considering their own journey
We learn a few fun things about Bernice like:
her superpower
a random job would she do for a day
one of her proudest moments
So where we can find her and stay up to date on all that she is up to?
www.bernicewooden.com (You can pre-order her book here.)
Social Media:
What questions do you have for Bernice? Let's keep the conversation going! Share in the comments below.


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Thank you for your interest. We will reach out to you as the show gets closer with more information!
Amazing experience at the cold brew competition. Right from registration we were treated with kindness & respect. We were so excited to get into such a big show for such a small fee. The connections we made...


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Been thinking about climate a bunch lately and started looking into trying out the latest data tools and trends out there on the Internets. I've particularly enjoyed R and Pandas/Python, especially via Plotly Dash, and re-applying some of the methodologies and statistical analyses I've learned while on the job. The latest curiosity is in global temperature change since 1910 and various other societal factors. Lo and behold, the first iteration and not-so-polished, Climate Trends.
The dashboard has a drop-down menu of various analyses around global temperature change and linear fits across birth rates, fertility rates, death rates, life expectancy at birth, and rural population growth rate as well as a nominal years passed chart. Feel free to dabble!
If you have any feedback or suggestions, please submit an issue on the GitHub repo, respond on Dribbble, or contact me.


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Have you ever faced with the problems?
- Lack of automated customer database
- Lack of calls statistics
- Lack of records of phone calls conversations
- Lack of modern telephony functionality
- Loss of calls
- Ineffective advertising
- Expensive calls
When should you connect to HOTLEAD service?
- Most of the communications are done by phone
- Your company needs to automate customers database
- You need to analyze calls quality
- You need to have basic advertising analytics
- You do not need to have 80% of extra functionality of other systems
- You call a lot to different cities and countries


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Annual General Meeting - Notice to Members/
At the Annual General Meeting of the Club, to be held on Tuesday 13th February 2018, the following positions on the Club Committee require to be confirmed by the meeting under the terms of the Articles of Association:
Election of two General Committee Members (Three year term)
Election of two General Committee Members (Three year term)
In line with the Articles of Association of the Club, the Committee is required to post, prior to the 31st December 2017, the names of those members whom it recommends to fill any of the above vacancies on Committee.
The Committee recommend that the following nominations be accepted.
- General Committee - David Tait
- General Committee - Donald Alexander
- General Committee - James McQuaker
Any two Ordinary Members of the Club may nominate a member or members to fill any of the above places having previously obtained the consent in writing of such member or members. Notice of such nomination (together with the written consent of the nominee or nominees) shall be submitted to the office not later than the 19th January 2018.


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We have all been listening to my granddaughter, Lauren, grouse about having to go to Oregon with Marymine.
Lauren was told that Marymine had to go to a meeting in Oregon with Lauren's uncle Sean this weekend. Marymine informed her, that she (Lauren) was NOT going to be left home alone, so she just needed to suck it up.
The grousing by Lauren was on going... she was not giving up on trying to talk her way out of going. She had been bombarding her brothers, and sister with texts complaining about this awful treatment by her mom.
What Lauren didn't know had been arranged by her mom.... was that her big brother, the corpsman, was flying out from the East coast to take her to an Oregon Ducks game...


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Rizzo, Matteo (2011) Addressing inequality in rural labour markets: A review of current policy neglect in Ethiopia and Rwanda and a framework to begin to address it. Geneva: International Labour Organization. Policy Integration Working Paper, no. 103.
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Young People Are Getting Bowel Cancer
Doctors say that bowel cancer in young people is very rare, but yet more and more young people are being affected by it and dying from it.
My precious son lost his life to bowel cancer and because he was so young the doctors ignored all the typical symptoms of bowel cancer which he had and looked for other reasons for his symptoms.
The symptoms my son had
lost 3 stone in weight in a very short time
had blood in his stools
had severe pain in his abdoman
had lumps in the side of his stomach
he was yellow (the cancer had spread to his liver)
The doctors treated him for:
crohns disease
irritable bowel disease
The doctors couldn't explain the lumps in his side, the black marks on his liver on the scan, the weight loss or the severe pain but they said they were not overly worried about any of them.
They decided to do an exploratory operation to find out what was going on. They found a large tumor in my son's bowel and the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes and his liver. A colon resection was done as they couldn't remove the tumor because it was so large and too dangerous.
My son had terminal bowel cancer
It took the medical system 5 months to make the diagnosis and my son suffered terribly with the pain in all this time. One doctor even said to him 'go away, your wasting my time, you have taken too many painkillers'.
My son was so weak from being ill for 5 months, being in pain and not being able to eat properly and then the large operation he had, they then gave him chemotherapy which his weak body couldn't cope with and it killed him. You can visit our Remembering Sean page.
We are a small charity raising funds to help others with cancer who want to try alternative cancer treatments and if you would like to help us raise funds to help those with bowel cancer we would be very grateful and so would our cancer beneficiaries.
Our About Us page explains how we got started and why.
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Getting to know you is important to me and I want nothing more than to capture your personalities honestly and the greatness of your day and your love naturally.
I love shooting elopements and wont stick to the status quo. I seek rawness and purity of emotion, deep connection, and working together to bring that out in each of the people I photograph and to capture it in an artful way. I love the stories my images tell, for this is the beginning to one of life's greatest adventures.
You love each other more than either of you could ever conceive, you show that love passionately and you don't care who's watching. Perhaps you're an entrepreneur like me 'cause no one's gonna to tell you what to do; you've always made your own choices. Maybe you live in a cool and quirky apartment in Seattle or maybe you're from out of town and crave the lush green beauty that is the Pacific Northwest. No matter where you hail from, I have helped many a couple plan their dream elopements and small weddings.
So, let's climb up to that mountain view, shout your love to the wind, hair flowing, dress floating on the breeze. Let's start your story and continue with the chapters that follow.
Embrace the now moments forever.
I hope by reading this you've got to know me a little better, this is the start to our grand adventure. Let's meet, let's chat about your dreams and let's make some magic!
From the moment I picked up a camera for the first time on our family vacations and captured the intimate moments my family shared, I knew I was onto something special. Seeing those memories my family had together, was the perfect precursor to my career today.
Through years of learning and life experiences, my camera was never far away. My dreams to capture intimate and emotional moments for others ultimately led me to my career as a destination elopement photographer; after all, what day is more intimate and emotional than your wedding?
In business for 5+ years, when I'm not making memories with my two children, love of my life Stephen, or snuggling my cat Morty, I nurture my career and goals to travel the world by shooting a certain number of destination elopements and small intimate weddings annually. Seeing the world while documenting such an important day for couples remains one of my greatest pleasures in both my photography business and in my life.
And as I did for my family who still reminisce over the album of photos I took 20+ years ago, I look forward to creating unique and beautiful photography with you which will act as a window back to your most intimate moments for years to come-- and all with a great passion for photography, art, and your love for one another.
I hope by reading this you've got to know me a little better, this is the start to our grand adventure. Let's meet, let's chat about your dreams and let's make some magic!


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We have found some great healthy dog biscuit recipes and would love to share them. If you are looking for good homemade dog biscuit recipes then read on, and feel free to share your in the comment section!
With people becoming more and more aware of the benefits of eating healthy and living right, it was only natural that people should also start ensuring that they fed the right kind of food to their pets too. It was something that was bound to happen, we are getting wiser and more aware that we need the best kind of nourishment for ourselves and our pets too. Just like it is safer for us to avoid preservatives and sub-standard additives in our foods, the same way it is far safer for dogs too.
By feeding our loved pets healthy homemade dog biscuits we can ensure that they are being fed safe and healthy food. We can ensure that they are eating fresh, organic and preservative free dog biscuits. Did you know that the preservatives found in store bought dog biscuits can actually make your dog aggressive besides harming its health? Dogs fed with homemade food and biscuits eat well balanced meals, their coats are shiny, they are happy and healthy and they will maintain better weight.
Obesity is a huge problem not only for humans but for dogs as well. Commercial dog food is high in fats and sugars. The healthy option is to give your dog homemade biscuits and food. Healthy and organic homemade dog foods can help keep your dogs free of fleas and ticks, and not as prone to ear and skin infections. Healthy homemade dog biscuits is a holistic way of treating dogs. Your visits to the vet will be infrequent, bringing your pet expense drastically down.
My son wanted to eat everything our pets would eat, and this really worried me. So I started making dog biscuits at home. There are surprisingly easy to make recipes on the internet. One recipe which I use is given below:
Healhty Dog Biscuit Recipe
Take two cups of whole wheat flour and mix in ½ cup or corn meal or oat meal.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt (you can use sea salt or iodized)
add small bits of liver
1 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 cup of smooth peanut butter.
Mix in 2 large eggs and ¼ cup of beef or chicken broth. First mix in all the dry ingredients, then add oil and peanut butter, most of the egg (keep a bit aside). If you find the dough dry, add a bit more of the broth. Let the dough rest for at least an hour. Roll it out till it is about ½ inch thick, cut into biscuit shapes. If you have a big dog, cut larger biscuits. Glaze with the remaining egg mixture and bake in an oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn off the oven and let the biscuits sit there to dry out some more. Remove after an hour and store in an air tight container or a plastic bag. Dogs love this, and even though I hate to admit it, so does my son!
You may also like my post - Homemade dog breath freshener


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Please let us know your quantity and length of recording when emailing your sound file, date needed and shipping address. We can edit for free. Sound files may be emailed as MP3 or WAV files to email@example.com. Custom Programming begins in quantities of 10 and up.
We will contact you within 24 hours to begin. Lead time: 2 – 4 weeks
You may choose from our selections below or email your custom sound file. (same price)
Suggestion: When trying to find a particular sound effect or type of song, there are many fun options online through google which are free or involve a small fee. When you have found the sound you like, simply download and forward your custom sound to: email@example.com
Permission must be obtained on any music under copyright protection.
Ordering less than 50? Please refer to our recordable sound module page.
Postcard Marketing Using Recordable Sound Modules Embedded In The Postcards
Unique Postcard Marketing for any type of business!
Go to our Record N Play Postcard page if you only want a few recordable postcards.
Post Card Marketing Specifics
Now you can design your own postcard with your custom sound and graphics! Musical postcards are a new, fresh and fun idea in promotional sound cards. They also make awesome musical party invitations. Create a lasting impression for your upcoming event! Both square and rectangular musical postcards are available to you at your choice. The shape can be designed to your requirement.
Postcard Marketing:
- Sound postcards offer up to 270 seconds of sound play!
- Due to their 2-sided design, they are less expensive than customized 4-sided musical greeting cards.
- Your design can be any custom size of 3″ x 3″ inches and up.
- Your graphics may be emailed as a PDF file (300 dpi) with 5mm. color bleed and your sound may be emailed as a Wav or MP3 (44KHz) file to firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Our new postcards are a great way to capture your clients' attention with your business logo, business card, party invitations, or any of your innovative promotional ideas!
- Sound / musical postcards are a new, fresh idea for you to have the opportunity of personalizing your own sound and photo / graphic at a very low cost.
Price Quotes:
Pricing for sound greetings and postcards vary depending on quantity and duration your sound message. We require a minimum order of 100!
We like to see your sized graphic design and/or preview your sound file by email when providing quotes. Please forward your files or contact us with the details of your project so that we can suggest a product and price that best suits your needs.
Email firstname.lastname@example.com for quantity pricing.
Postcard Components:
- Paper card designed front and back (4 color) (300g paper stock) w/broad printing area.
- Foam Board
- Voice Chip
- Speaker
- On/Off switch
- Play button
Postcard Life Cycle:
Plays 300 to 350 times
All post cards arrive enclosed in a poly bag.
Holiday Sound Cards
Since 2002, We offer continued EXCELLENCE and OUTSTANDING Customer Service on 3 Levels!
Local: My experience was fantastic – to every detail (even ones I didn't think about) Follow up was spot on. Estimate was complete and all inclusive and when the invoice came, it was just as we talked. All of that aside, what matters is the end result. The final piece was perfect. It played great and the printing was just what I wanted. It was delivered on time and on budget. – Matt- Donovan Marketing – PA
National: The sound greeting cards are of high quality, and very satisfactory.
I was especially pleased with receiving the cards earlier than the deadline, and you were always very helpful and responsive throughout the process. I would definitely recommend your company to others! –Courtney of Capitol Records – Nashville
International: I have received our order. Excellent job! Really many thanks to you.
– Hugo of Dominican Republic // Once again thank you for all of your support on a fantastic print job.
— Skycity of Australia
Holiday Sound Cards Specifics
Specific Details
250 minimum on custom greeting cards with sound. If you would like less than 250, we have Record-It-Yourself Sound Modules in stock in 10, 20, 30 seconds – with easy peel and stick applications. Custom sound cards are created with your custom graphics and sound.
Recorded time can be up to 270 seconds available – however, the price is based on sound length. (20 sec. is the most popular for personalized greeting cards)
Material: 10 pt. paper stock (standard for custom sound card activation)
Standard Size: 5 x 7 inches (custom sound card sizes welcome)
Weight: card w/envelope = 1.7 oz.
FREE – White Envelopes are included at no extra charge
FREE electronic proof – physical proof additional cost
Life cycle of sound greeting cards is 300 – 350 times playing
Packaging: card/envelope in clear poly bag
Standard lead time: 3-4 weeks (to 5,000) — 6-8 wks. (to 25,000) 10 – 12 wks. (to 100,000) after receiving art/sound/deposit. We will try to accommodate emergency orders which happen from time to time.
Payment: 50% deposit to begin and balance prior to shipping. (Checks/Paypal/CC)
All custom sound card orders are pre-paid prior to shipping due to customization.
Free quote by email! Please email your quantity and specs to: firstname.lastname@example.com
ART: Please email your art file as a PDF file – 300 dpi with 3mm color bleed to: email@example.com
SOUND: Please email your sound as a Wav or MP3 (44KHz) to: email@example.com (WAV file is for best quality.) The most popular sound length is 20 seconds.


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AgScape would like to provide you with resources to enhance your event's educational experience!
Each year, AgScape supports educational programs delivered by members of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) by providing tools to help attract teachers and students to events and by offering complimentary resources for the teachers attending.
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AgScape members are entitled to unlimited teacher packages, and additional support that includes an all NEW Fair Outreach Kit designed to assist you with outreach to local schools. Your membership goes towards supporting agri-food education in Ontario.
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AgScape offers a sample resource package to our non-members. For more information or to become a member, please visit the memberships section of our website.
Please note that the packages are designed for teacher use and we recommend ordering one per teacher attending your event. Packages include elementary and secondary resources. All activities are engaging, curriculum-linked and encourage critical thinking.
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Q: Patti, congratulations on the blog opening :). What is it like to own a skincare line? And, how do you go about starting one?
A: Wow that is a great question. So I have been doing this for 25 years. When I graduated from Harvard Business School, all I wanted to do was work in the beauty business. My dad, a little annoyed, asked me why I couldn't be an investment banker or consultant like everyone else!
I was fortunate to take a job in skincare marketing with Avon Products. And even more fortunate to be adopted by the R&D team - they wanted to use my skin to test new ingredients. It was through this team that I was gernerously introduced to the leading dermatologists and scientists at the time, which helped me discover Glycolic Acid and create the Avon Anew line.
In terms of what's it like: I thank the universe every day for being able to find the best ingredient EVER, and being able to assemble a great team to create and launch the brand. In terms of owning your company: it's great as long as you have A LOT of passion, perseverance and resilience. People will be telling and yelling at you a lot and you need to be accepting of their feedback and create your own vision.


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1. Welcome to Stone House Day! This brief video slideshow will let you see what our annual Stone House Day event is all about.
2. History Comes Alive for those who visit Hurley, New York on Stone House Day.
This video shows an overview of our 36th Annual Stone House Day.


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The Fairy Castle recently exhibited at Sketch, during September 2018.
Photographed here at Spring Restaurant, Somerset House the laser cut, artisan artefact is hand embossed, and painted by hand. Created to lend aesthetic enchantment, the artwork features a miniature fairy key. Each of the limited edition artworks are created by hand to order, painted by hand and signed by the artist.
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text: End of Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 Support The PCI Council has released a new update to the PCI Data Security Standard (version 3.1). The main changes in version 3.1 are the deprecation of SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 as secure protocols. SSL and early TLS (TLS 1.0) are not anymore considered strong cryptography and therefore cannot be used as a security control. To remain compliant with the PCI DSS standard, existing implementations that use SSL and/or early TLS must have a formal Risk Mitigation and Migration Plan in place. Effective immediately, new implementations must not use SSL or TLS 1.0 protocols. Frequently Asked Questions What is TLS? Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that ensures privacy between communicating applications and their users on the internet. When a server and client communicate, TLS ensures that no third party may eavesdrop or tamper with any message. TLS is the successor to the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). What is the timeline? For inbound communications (entering the gateway), we already support TLS 1.2. Please note that the system is backward compatible and we do still support previous version of TLS for now. However it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to TLS 1.2 as soon as possible. For outbound communications (coming out of the gateway), TLS 1.2 will be available in our TEST and PROD environment as of April 2017. As of then you are encouraged to upgrade as soon as possible to TLS 1.2 and let us know if you encounter any issue. Ingenico ePayments requires all merchants to upgrade their security protocol before the end of May. I use e-Commerce Hosted Payment Page. Am I impacted? If you use our e-Commerce Hosted Payment Page product, the transactions are initiated from this product. Therefore there is not impact for the gateway inbound communications. However if you have implemented any of the outbound communications (such as the post-sale or offline status changes), you need to upgrade to TLS 1.2. I use DirectLink (server-to-server) or automatic Batch. Am I impacted? If you use our DirectLink or automatic Batch server-to-server products, there is an impact on the inbound communications and you need to upgrade to TLS 1.2. Moreover if you have implemented any of the outbound communications (such as the post-sale or offline status changes), you also need to upgrade to TLS 1.2. The following is a list of operating systems and framework compatible with TLS 1.1/1.2, each containing a link explaining the configuration steps: Windows OS Windows OS TLS 1.1/1.2 Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 (and earlier) Not supported Windows Server 2008 (SP2) Update in order to support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4019276/update-to-add-support-for-tls-1-1-and-tls-1-2-in-windows Windows 7 (SP1)/Windows Server 2008 R2 (SP1) Update in order to support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3140245/update-to-enable-tls-1-1-and-tls-1-2-as-a-default-secure-protocols-in Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 Enabled Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2 Enabled Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 Enabled .NET Framework .NET Framework TLS 1.1/1.2 .NET Framework 3.5 and earlier Not supported .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1) Workaround https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/3154520/support-for-tls-system-default-versions-included-in-the-net-framework .NET Framework 4.0 Workaround https://blogs.perficient.com/microsoft/2016/04/tsl-1-2-and-net-support/ .NET Framework 4.5 Supported https://blogs.perficient.com/microsoft/2016/04/tsl-1-2-and-net-support/ .NET Framework 4.6 and above Enabled Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 Enabled OpenSSL TLS 1.1/1.2 supported from version 1.0.1 Java JDK TLS 1.1 TLS 1.2 JDK 6 (update 111 and above) Supported https://www.java.com/en/configure_crypto.html Not Supported JDK 7 Supported https://www.java.com/en/configure_crypto.html Supported https://www.java.com/en/configure_crypto.html JDK8 Supported Enabled by default PHP TLS 1.1/1.2 supported from version 5.6 with openssl (http://php.net/manual/en/migration56.openssl.php) Where can I find more information? More information can be found in the following official publications: Important update from the PCI Security Standards Council regarding the extension of the deadline - https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/pdfs/Migrating_from_SSL_and_Early_TLS_-v12.pdf PCI DSS version 3.1 - https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/PCI_DSS_v3-1.pdf PCI DSS version 3.1 - Summary of Changes: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/PCI_DSS_v3-1_Summary_of_Changes.pdf PCI DSS version 3.1 - Information Supplement: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/Migrating_from_SSL_Early_TLS_Information_Supplement_v1.pdf Guidelines for the Selection, Configuration, and Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) Implementations (National Institute of Standards and Technology) -http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=915295 What if the cardholder's browser is still using TLS 1.0? If the cardholder uses a deprecated browser, based on TLS 1.0, the payment page will not be displayed. There will be no specific warning on the issue. The cardholder will have to upgrade to a newer web browser. What if I have or can only use TLS 1.1? TLS 1.1 will not be deprecated in the near future and can therefore be used. However, for security reasons, we do recommend to always use the latest version of the protocols, and therefore advise to upgrade to TLS 1.2. Are there external resources available to assess my current implementation of TLS? In order to test your implementation you are welcome to use external tools such as https://www.howsmyssl.com. Am I impacted by this change? If you are using HTTP post-sales you might be impacted. The following steps will help you identify if you are compatible with TLS 1.2 or not. Step 1: Find your post-sale url. For static URL Go to your Ingenico ePayments back office Click on "Configuration" Click on "Technical Configuration" Click on "Transaction Feedback" In this view, you will find the static URLs that are used in your post-sale For Dynamic URL Ask your integrator/webmaster to give it to you or ask him to review this guide. Step 2: Test your URL Go to the sslLabs website https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/ Enter your post-sale URLs Click on Submit (You should get a summary after a few seconds) Scroll down to Configuration/Protocols and ensure you support TLS1.2 Ensure you also support other ciphers than TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA Step 3: Results are bad. What should I do? If you got a result where you don't support TLS 1.2 If the only cipher suite supported is TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA You should contact your integrator/webmaster/infrastructure engineer explaining the situation. They should be able to help you getting up-to-date. What are the consequences of not being up to date with security protocols? The PCI council requires Payment Service Providers like Ingenico ePayments to depreciate older protocols that are no longer considered secure. This means that post-sale exchanges using TLS 1.0 will be considered as not secure by our payment engines and will fail. Are my shoppers impacted by this change? If the cardholder uses a deprecated browser or old device that does not support the TLS 1.1 or TLS 1.2, security protocol, the payment page will not be displayed. There will be no specific warning on the issue. The cardholder will have to upgrade to a newer web browser. As a merchant, you could mitigate the risk of lost transactions by advising users to upgrade their browsers. The Wikipedia page on TLS provides a complete and comprehensive overview of which browser versions and devices support which security protocols. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_Layer_Security


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Is It Really Vital To Consider The Principles Of SEO?
A lot of Internet marketers are focusing too much on the basics of SEO. You can say that the foundation of SEO is the basics, but it does not mean that you have to stay with the basics. There are advanced methods that you need to learn and it is very important to know the principles of SEO. You can succeed with your Internet marketing campaign if you know how to follow these principles of SEO. If you want to know the principles of SEO, here are some of them.
Never Outsmart Google
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When you are talking about SEO campaigns, online marketers always make mistakes about this. Black hat SEO methods are often used because they think that they can get long term success from it. Black hat SEO techniques might still work, but it will not be there for long because it is trying its best to update and penalized all the websites that are using these methods.
You will not get anywhere by trying to trick Google so just follow its guidelines if you want long term success. Though the results are a bit slow, you can expect that it will provide you a long term success.
You Must Offer the Users Value and Information
Basically, the websites that you are seeing at the top of the search engines are those that are offering value and information to users. This is because Google is only paying attention to websites that are providing high quality and accurate information to its users.
As web masters, it is your responsibility focus on what the Internet users are looking for. You have to provide the information that they are looking for and you need to understand what they really want if you want to be successful in online marketing.
The Creation of High Quality Articles
Basically, Google are making updates for the purpose of providing guarantee that the users will always find informative and high quality contents. Google created updates to force the website owners to create good quality contents. Well, you cannot expect duplicate contents or articles with stuffed keywords to go through the algorithm of Google. These articles will not really make a difference and it might cause problems to your website. You will really need to invest on high quality articles if you want your website to get good ranks.
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When it comes to SEO, the URL, title, Meta description and the content headers are among the important elements. This will be the foundation of your website to make it SEO friendly. No matter how good your content is and even if you are using white hat SEO techniques, you will not be successful if these 4 elements are not properly bound on your website.
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Ok, first week and a half. First full week. First work week. Whatever.
I am now an employee of the Federal Government in the United States Digital Service, reporting up to the Executive Office of the President, detailed to the General Service Administration to work on Login.gov.
Coming from Google, being a Government employee is a trip, let me tell you, and I'm taking notes for a later post. Right now though, I wanna talk about the fact that I live in a city currently ruled by Republicans and I technically work for Trump.
DC is definitely an industry town, where everything revolves around the Federal Government in much the same way that Silicon Valley revolves around tech or Hollywood revolves around entertainment. That said though, the city itself is incredibly liberal – DC went 92.8% for Hillary. (in contrast, San Francisco only went 85.04%)
In most of the neighborhoods I've explored the trappings of progressives are all around, from 'you are welcome here' window signs to 'Obama 2012' bumper stickers and rainbow flags galore. It actually feels a lot more active/outgoing/concentrated than SF. Perhaps this city is naturally more activism-oriented, or maybe they know the message is going to be seen by people who disagree with it.
Whatever the reason, it's pretty great:
(That last is from a truly excellent store called 'The Outrage' that you should all check out next time you need something to wear to a march. Or just in general)
So the liberals here are plentiful and vocal, but we all live cheek to cheek with conservatives who, if not as plentiful, are certainly vocal. I've seen 'Blue Lives Matter' shirts on joggers, a guy skateboarding around carrying a massive Trump/Pence flag, the Republican elephant worn on every piece of attire imaginable, and MAGA hats galore on giant groups of tourists.
I grew up in the American South and I've lived in the Bay Area, so I'm experienced in seeing the extremes on both sides, just… not all mixed together like this. It's weird, and it's disconcerting, and it's also quite refreshing. It feels honest, and real.
No hiding behind conflict avoidance, or keeping the peace, or my favorite: the Silicon Valley why-can't-we-all-just-get-along-and-be-productive-together. The disagreement is blatant and acute and raw, but we all live mixed up as neighbors and there aren't fights constantly breaking out on the street. I can be walking along in a 'resist' shirt and pass a guy in a MAGA hat and everyone survives. Ok, maybe we don't smile at or acknowledge each other, but we're both being open about where we stand despite the opposing view being literally in front of our faces, and I find that weirdly relieving. There's no worrying if everyone is going to find your particular spin on politics acceptable because you already know they're not, so you might as well just be honest about your views.
Not that there is always such a clear binary distinction, mind you. I was at the counter-protest for 'Unite the Right 2' this past weekend and there was a person there on our side of the fence wearing a rainbow flag cape and a 'Trump 2020' shirt. I talked to someone who heard someone talking to this person, and apparently they were anti-nazi, pro-queer, pro-BLM… and pro-Trump.


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