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Uri Attack Reactions: 7 questions for Social Media Warriors
By: Keyur Seta
More than a week ago, we experienced a mix of tragedy and anger when 17 Indian soldiers were martyred at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir during a cross border attack by terrorists belonging to Pakistan. Needless to say, it is infuriating to see such news and the people behind this should be punished. It is high time Pakistan's government, especially Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif come out openly against these cowardly acts and stop giving shelter to 26/11 attack mastermind, Hafeez Saeed.
However, this has given rise to demands from the aam junta that range from weird to extremely outrageous. Here are 6 questions to these Deshbhakts who seem to know everything as to how to handle this situation.
How can you 'demand' war?
We have seen people demanding food, clothing, shelter, justice, elimination of corruption, etc. But these days there has been a rising demand for war. In fact, a lot of people have been threatening the government on the issue. I have also read posts where people are giving deadlines to Indian government to wage a war. Seriously? People should understand that waging a war against a nation is not as simple as Bichhoo gang attacking Eagles gang like they did in Josh (1998).
I remember how some leaders from the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh, went too far in making some sweeping statements of teaching Pakistan a lesson when they were in the opposition. But that doesn't mean you force them to attack Pakistan just because you are against BJP.
I don't have any knowledge on how to deal with the situation. But I personally feel that the way other countries, including Afghanistan and Russia, are openly backing India against Pakistan sponsored terrorists is a positive sign.
Will you join the army?
It is easy to sit in your air-conditioned homes and post messages on social media with hashtags like #AttackPakistan. I have only one question to these people – Will you or any of your family members be joining the army to stop bullets from the other side? Some of you would give daily soap reactions even if asked to take the local train to central suburbs during peak hours. The question also goes out to 'journalists' like Arnab Goswami.
Waging a war would also mean that thousands of our soldiers would lose their lives. A war victory is a result of such extreme sacrifices. If you love our army, why haven't you thought of this point?
Ever considered monetary factor?
Do you even know the amount of money we have spent in war? In 1971, it was Rs 200 crore. In the years to follow, the price of war artillery shot up to such an extent that the 1999 Kargil war cost us a staggering Rs 5000 crore PER WEEK. So, it is anybody's guess as to how much it would cost us in 2016. Are we in a position to spend such unthinkable amount on war? You can imagine the increase in taxes if this happens. See more info HERE.
Will war solve the problem?
We won the 1999 Kargil War. But did it stop cross-border terrorism? It resumed after the war and we are still suffering. So, how can you guarantee that waging a war against Pakistan will solve the problem? More importantly, if the war takes place, our army would be fighting against Pakistan Army. The terrorists won't take part, so finishing them off in the war is out of question. They would resume their activities once the war is over. What difference would it make to them if Pakistan loses the war? They are carrying out guerilla war, for God's sake.
How is Award Wapsi issue related to this?
A message has gone viral on social media and What's App asking where is the Award Wapsi Brigade. Why no awards are returned as a reaction to the Uri attack? Well, the question itself is laughable. People returned their awards to protest against the government for the intolerance by Right Wing and BJP members. Nobody is returning their awards right now because they don't believe our government has any hand in carrying out the attacks. Do you really feel they are behind Uri attacks? Funnily enough, the question is raised by BJP supporters.
How is Fawad Khan responsible?
Imagine this – We boycott Pakistani artists from performing in India to 'send across a message' to Pakistani government. Do you think they would even care? Would they rethink their strategy by this move? The artists are earning here through legal means and it is not against the law to employ Pakistani actors. If you have the guts, try changing the law if you are so sure that it would affect the anti-India forces.
There is a demand for the banning of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees since the film involves Pakistani actors. This is to remind all those people that Happy Bhag Jayegi is still playing in theatres. Nobody has demanded a ban on this film although it has a Pakistani playing one of the leads. This easily proves how they target only films with big stars to earn their 15 minutes of fame.
How different is your mind than that of the terrorists?
I am quite shocked to see well-educated people demanding to kill each and every Pakistani. What are you smoking these days? Terrorists kill innocents. And in reply, you wish to do the same. So, basically there is no difference in the content of your mind and that of the terrorists. I am not at all sorry to say that you aren't fit to be called human if you feel good to see innocents die. And if you believe each and every person in Pakistan is a terrorist, you seriously need a reality check.
From Khiladi to Rustom: Akshay Kumar's road to versatility
By: Keyur Seta
When we think of biggest Bollywood superstars, we think of Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. But now, it is slowly becoming evident that this elite list would be incomplete without the mention of Akshay Kumar. The Khiladi, as he is known, has slowly gained support even of the sensible audience through his choice of films and performances. While doing this, Akshay has also transformed into a versatile actor.
On his 49th Birthday, let's have a look at his road to versatility starting from the start of his career.
Akshay Kumar entered the Hindi film arena with Mahesh Bhatt's Aaj (1987), where he made an appearance as a Karate instructor. His full-fledged debut happened with Saugandh (1991). But he hasted success for the first time with Abbas-Mustan's Khiladi (1992). He wouldn't have expected then that the title would stay with him for the rest of his career. From here onwards, he came to be known as Bollywood's action hero. While Sunny Deol too shares this title, Akshay is much more than physical fight sequences. He is also known for performing dangerous stunts all by himself.
Funnily enough, after Khiladi, there has been only two occasions where a film with 'Khiladi' in the title has worked for him – Sameer Malkan's Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and David Dhawan's Mr & Mrs Khiladi (1997). Even Khiladi 786, which released when he was an established superstar in 2012, didn't work at the box-office. But somehow, the Khiladi tag is always attached to him with respect.
The romantic phase:
During Akshay's Khiladi phase, very few would have related him with romantic characters. But he ventured in this territory with a considerable amount of success. It all started with Yash Chopra's production, Yeh Dillagi (1994). But nobody would have expected him to appear in Yash Chopra's romantic blockbuster, Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997). In fact, he also got the honour of singing the title song of the film.
But it was in 2000 that his biggest success as a romantic hero came with Dharmesh Darshan's Dhadkan. His love affair (literally) continued with films like Ek Rishtaa – The Bond Of Love (2001), Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002), Bewafa (2005), Waqt – The Race Against Time (2005), Jaan-E-Mann (2006), Namastey London (2007), etc.
Interest in conflict:
Akshay also kept getting opportunities to act in the drama genre. These are films about conflict basically, sometimes based on some social issue. He quietly made a mark in this genre in the late 1990s and early 2000s with, Angaaray (1998), Sangharsh (1999), Jaanwar (1999), Ek Rishtaa (2001), etc. But what can be considered a landmark film in this genre, not only for Akshay but for commercial Hindi cinema, was Abbas-Mustan's Aitraaz (2004). Films with such bold themes were unheard of in that era. Perhaps it would have done even better had it not released with Yash Chopra's directorial, Veer-Zaara.
King of comedy:
Although Akshay had displayed his comic timing in a large number of films, his first full-fledged comedy was Priyadarshan's Hera Pheri (2000). But his proper comedy phase began in 2007 when he did Heyy Baby and Welcome. This was followed with Singh Kinng (2008), Kambakkht Ishq (2009), De Dana Dan (2009) and Housefull (2010) in the coming years. Hence, he became the torch bearer of this whacky comedy genre that had emerged then.
Silent patriotism:
In the modern era, Sunny Deol became the king of patriotic films with his hardcore and loud actions films like Gadar – Ek Prem Katha (2001), Indian (2001) and Maa Tujhe Salaam (2002). In the last few years, he has been replaced by Akshay. But there is a huge difference between the patriotism of both actors. While Sunny replied on loud monologues and rhetoric, Akshay is a cool-minded patriot. He creates the effect through his mature acting skills and the content of his films.
This phase arrived simply out-of-the-blue. His hero-centric masala entertainers weren't scoring high at the box-office [(Joker, 2012), (Khiladi 786, 2012), (Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, 2013) and (Boss, 2013)], although his thriller Special 26 (2013) succeeded. But A R Murugadoss' Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014) brought a positive change for him. He acquired an image of patriotic star with, Baby (2015), Gabbar Is Back (2015), Airlift (2016) and last month's Rustom (2016).
These films also succeeded in overtaking some average box-office performers like, It's Entertainment (2014), The Shaukeens (2014), Brothers (2015) and Singh Is Bliing (2015).


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The criteria for authentic Sahih Hadith
1) A continuous unbroken chain to Rasulullaah sallallahu alaihi wasallam
2) The narrator must be trustworthy.
3) The comprehensive ability of the narrator is faultless.
4) The hadeeth is free from irregularities.
5) The hadeeth is free from any deficiencies. That is why a hasan hadeeth is not regarded as sahee nor is it regarded as dhaeef.
There is a form of hasan hadeeth which is actually a dhaeef hadeeth that has increased in strength due to it being narrated via many different chains.
Those ahaadeeth which are dhaeef are categorized as dhaeef, this has varying levels, the lowest of which is maudhoo-fabricated.
There is no difference In Opinion regarding the permissibility of citing 'a sahee or hasan hadeeth as proof. This can be used as proof in any aspect of Deen.

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A retirement facility wants you to skip the trash when it comes to tossing your old iPod or MP3 players.
Settlers Ridge is holding a "music drive" where they're asking for personal music players, over-the-ears headphones and charges. Their goal is to get a device for every resident with Alzheimer's, so they can create a tailored playlist.
Sonia Guthrie has worked in the memory care unit for years and says music therapy can change lives. "It's like a switch.There is the saying you don't forget music or God," Guthrie said.
Residents' families tell staff what songs to download. A patient named Bonnie loved Judy Garland and songs from "The Sound of Music." While her Alzheimer's is advanced, the former choir singer can sing every lyric and every note of her favorite songs.
"It's like a switch," Guthrie said.
The music tastes are eclectic. A resident named Jerry, who has early onset Alzheimer's, prefers classic rock. Guthrie says Lynard Skynard gets Jerry dancing and calm. Other kinds of therapies cannot.
Robin Gill oversees similar programs in several retirement facilities. It's part of a statewide pilot program looking into the power of music as a method for therapy. She says research shows music is stored in a different part of the brain that doesn't seem to be as damaged by diseases like Alzheimer's.
"One of the main goals is to see if we can use music instead of more medication on these men and women. The results have been amazing," Gill said.
Arvin Jones' wife is at Settlers Ridge and he visits her every day. The devoted husband says he can tell when his wife has been listening to music. Her favorite is Carrie Underwood. Jones says it can instantly calm her down.
"She starts tapping her foot and humming. It's something you can see," Jones said.
The goal is to get every resident their own device with their own unique music library. That's why the facility is asking for donations. Gill says the playlists are as unique as the residents themselves.
"Well, I was pretty surprised when one woman asked for Metallica," Gill said.
If you have an old device, over the ear headphones, iTunes gift cards or a charger you'd like to donate, you can do so by contacting Settlers Ridge.
How Great Thou Art
Climb Every Mountain - sound of music
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland)
Our House (Crosby, Stills, Nash)
Rocky Mountain High (John Denver)
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynrd Skynrd)
Blown Away (Carrie Underwood)
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Looking for information on Samuel Barnett WRIGHT born 1902 Mar 26 in Aston and died 1945 Apr 05 in Halifax. He married May LAWTON in 1933 Dec 26 in Doncaster. He had a brother Ernest and two sisters Edna and Edith. His father was Sam Wright.
Samuel and May had two children Lawrence and Margaret.
I have information about the LAWTON family but can not find anything about the WRIGHTs.
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Hello lovely ladies and gents ,
Today's article is about my inspiration for decorating your house.
And how I would like to style my house if i'm moving out.
This is my personal taste and because of these inspiration pictures I get new ideas.
I already know what colors I like in my personal taste of interior, decoration and for a website.
I'm actually busy with arranging a website , instead of this blog.
And as a preview you can see which colors I picked for the layout of my website above.
These colors also come back in my personal taste of almost everything.
Well I'm going to stop talking now haha , I hope these pictures also inspire you and that you get new ideas.
Enjoy watching !
Great idea to store a lot of things , specially colorful things
Coffee and tea heaven
Amazing arch in the hall way and I love the shelf's , an easy way to store things
I would so do this in my house but then with a gray background.
Doesn't this bed looks super comfy or what , sleepy time heaven haha
I love the high sealing and wooden floors , looks amazing
I love white bedrooms can you tell haha ?
The fur over the bed and the wall , wauw
I only dislike the drawers.
I only dislike the drawers.
Can I hear a hallelujah , jeez I would love to have this cozy bedroom
Great way to use the open space underneath the stairs as a storage place
I want a bathroom like this , can you imagine taking a bath with this amazing view.
I love this little old children's bed turned into a sofa , so cozy
Amazing walls
Wauw , love these colors and the snow combined.
AMAZING wooden stairs with old school bricks.
Great washing room
I love the look of this bedroom , dark and light colors look perfect together it looks so chic.
I would choose other mirrors behind the lamps , but this little sitting area infront of the bed with stripes ... gorgeous.
GREAT closet
Deffinitly when I have my own little place , I would so make this for my cooking schedule.
Awesome way to use cabinet doors
This looks so chic and expensive haha.
O M G ... the flowers hanging down of the stairs , absolutely stunning
Hallelujah , so cozy and what a great view
Hiding closet for kids , WAUW I still would have wanted this thing haha.
So girly , love this
Another bed to die for haha , I would so jump on this one haha.
Oke , I LOVE these curtains
Cute bedroom
I would have chosen other colors but love the idea of his room
Gorgeous , just gorgeous
Cozy family room with big couch
WOW , awesome chair haha.
I love these sofa's , big and comfy that you can nicely watch movies on.
Cozy kitchen
Aaaah this chair , I want it , it looks so soft haha.
Gorgeous Christmas tree
Gorgeous Christmas house , I love the lights
Great chair , looks so chic and romantic
Great beds
This picture has so much feeling to it , this makes me very happy
Hide away underneath stairs , great for kids
Oehh romantic closet
Wauw amazing kids chair
Great way to hang up your kids art work
OMG , EVERYONE would love this hahaha
Great art
I want this soooo bad
This looks so neat , great to decorate
Cute nursery room
Holy crap , every women dream
I love the look of old books , so much character
AWESOME van
Isn't this shower amazing , it looks great
Great room
I like this look
I'm a babysitter and I read this kids , this would be great to have ahaha.
Wedding vows
I would love wooden floors
Home made Christmas decoration
Chic living room
Love this bed
Washing room , great system
I would love to have this if I get my own little place.
With all shabby and girly mugs , it would look great.
Great dinning room
This looks amazing , great way to store some towels
Amazing kitchen but it needs some more decoration
Made of a doormat , turned into an art piece
Every women's dream
Well this is all my decorating / interior inspiration.
I'm already looking for styles that I like , to make it easier.
I love developing an own style on the base of interior and I can already see by these pictures what sort of house I will get.
Probably chic , with romantic touches , with some woolen blankets and lots of pillows.
Ad some wooden elements , that's what I would love.
And of course a big sized clothing closet or a walk in closet haha.
Well i'm going to stop fantasizing now and stop talking.
i hope this article inspired you and that it helped you out.


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At Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA), physician assistant Mehul Patel values the time he is able to spend with his patients. "Getting to know my patients helps me provide the highest quality of care possible," he says.
Patel completed a Bachelor of Health Science degree in kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006. In 2010, he completed a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia.
During his coursework, Patel completed clinical activities and rotations at several regional hospitals. From 2010 to 2013, he served as a physician assistant at a primary care practice, helping uninsured and underserved patients. He managed chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. He also obtained medical histories, conducted physicals and obtained biopsies. He joined CTCA® in February 2014.
Patel is certified as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is also certified to provide basic life support.
At CTCA, Patel helps prepare patients for surgery and provides postoperative care. He also assists patients making the transition to home recovery following surgical procedures.
"The most rewarding part of my work is providing compassionate care to cancer patients at a difficult time in their lives," he says. Patel's goal is for patients to feel comfortable.
Outside of CTCA, Patel enjoys playing and watching various sports, including golf. He also enjoys exercising and exploring Chicago.


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S&P 500 overbought
SP:SPX Der S&P 500 Index
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The SPX could be loosing steam. Just looking at the chart of the S&P 500 we can see that it seems as though it is overbought. The S&P's RSI reading is at 65 roughly on a daily scale and a reading of 73 on a weekly scale. To top it off there has not been a decline of any significance in a while. It seems as though right now is a good time to be assessing valuations given the current RSI reading. The analyst are saying that stock valuations are high, but could go higher. But I disagree. On a daily scale for the last year RSI readings have fluctuated between 35 and 70 for the S&P . With the current overbought conditions and the end of earnings season coming up I think that now is the time that the market looses steam. I don't think that the market can't continue to hold high valuations and tax reform seems more and more unlikely every day. With that said I am calling a top to the market. The S&P is going to start it's decline back down towards 2500 before everyone starts to realize that this is the top. No market crash it's just flat to slightly down from here on out until January. For the week of 10/30 I predict the market will finish down from 2580 to around 2500 to 2525.


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# About me
I am an experienced Security Software developer, focusing on Ruby, Unix, Networks & Security. I am also a linux & devOps lover, shredding guitar player, IoT enthusiast, world traveller, amateur photographer and husband, currently living in Athens, Greece. I own a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Informatics (Computer Engineering).
Once upon a time I was a Senior Service Delivery Analyst and Network Administrator, so I've built enough experience in Network systems and IT Systems Management.
I usually can't hide my extreme passion in solving problems and dissassembling, which feeds from my hunger in finding out how complex things work underneath what we see.
Thank you for visiting my cyber Home!
- Never follow conventional routes, think always out of the box.
- If a conservative person believes I am wrong, it's a sign that I'm on the right track.
- There is no gain without pain.
- I never believe what I see.
- I am not impressed by overnight success. Like Icarus, he who raises high quickly, falls quickly.


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media specialists, provides significant evidence that fixed scheduling discourages classroom
teacher/library media specialist collaboration in planning and teaching, whereas flexible or
mixed schedules are more likely to result in these kinds of collaborations. In response to
McCracken's (2001) survey, elementary library media specialists identified fixed scheduling as
one of the major barriers to expanding their role of instructional partner. Over a decade after
Tallman and Donham van Deusen's study (1994), McGregor (2006) notes that the number of
elementary schools with flexible scheduling is still small, and that there has not been much
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the services offered through the library media center. Loertscher et al. (1987) found in their
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Koh Lanta Travel Information
The Ko Lanta (Island) archipelago is made up of over fifty
small islands, although there are people living on only three
of these; Lanta Yai, Lanta Noi and Ko Ngai, Lanta Yai is the
island proving most attractive to tourists, claiming the
majority of impressive beaches and activities for visitors.
The population for the region is fo approximately
20,000 people, with 10,000 of these residing on Lanta Yai,
and most of those of the Thai-Muslim faith. inhabitants main
income is from rubber farming, fishing, palm tree, coconut
and cashew nut plantations, and of course the travel industry.
The island itself runs from North to South,
with the West coast established as the main tourist area,
offering accommodations for all budgets, avariety of activities,
and and attractive choice of bars and restaurants. Picture-perfect
sunsets can be seen from any of the many beaches, while the
colourful local fishing boats known as "Long Tails",
bob lazily in the foreground.
The East coast is far less developed, and
extends a chance for the more curious explorer to glimpse
life without tourism. Facing toward the mainland, the coast is largely consists of mangroves, with some yellow sand beaches
towards the southern end. It's here that you'll also find
the ancient Sea Gypsy Village, home to the indigenous settlers
on Ko Lanta, who live in harmony with the sea.
Weather on Ko Lanta is precisely typical
for a country experiencing regular tropical monsoons, with
just two seasons per year, the hot season and the wet season.
Two monsoons affect ko lanta directly, one coming in from
the west coast which starts around May, and one from the East
coast which generally starts in October.
Klong Dao Beach
This beach is the most populous of those
offered on Lanta, with several bungalows at very reasonable
prices. Located 2 km from the Saladan pier, this beach offers
visitors clean, sparkling sand, tepid, translucent waters,
and excellent views of the surrounding areas.
Pha-Ae Beach (Long Beach)
At the northern end of Lanta, this beach
is known for its fine sand and quickly shelving coastline.
Where to stay: Accommodation at Phra Ae are extremely affordable,
and the food is sumptious. Like most of the beaches on Lanta
Island, recreational activities are few and far between.
Klong Kong Beach
This beach, 2 km south of Phra Ae, is extremely
peaceful, and has excellent accommodation at bargain prices.
Although the food is not quite as good as at Phra Ae, the
beaches are isolated, tranquil and serene.
Klong Nin Beach
Like nearly all the beaches on Lanta, Klong
Nin is isolated and quiet. Fine, sandy beaches are essentially
all one will encounter here, and the accommodations are adequate.
Again, this is not the place to go if you want to go jet-skiing
or para-sailing, but perfect if you want to read a book on
a beautiful beach.
Ba Kantiang Beach
Towards the southern tip of the island,
Kantiang beach is one of the most beautiful on Koh Lanta.
Although accommodations are only average, the sparkling sands
and iridescent aquamarine waters more than compensate. There
is also excellent snorkeling available in the surrounding
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Sometimes you might have a concert video or a flick with a really great soundtrack, and all you want is the audio from it. On Windows you can use the free utility, Movie Maker, to extract the audio and save as an MP4/AAC file.
Movie Maker
If you don't already have it, download and install Photo Gallery and Movie Maker. Both programs need to be installed together because they share several of the same features. The two are part of the Windows Live Essentials 2012 suite of free software utilities from Microsoft.
Open Movie Maker and click Add Video and Photos and browse to the location of the video file you want to get the audio from.
Once the video loads into Movie Maker (it can take several minutes for large files), click File > Save Movie and scroll all the way down and click Audio Only.
Give your audio file a name, and it will save as MP4/AAC by default. But you can also save it as a WMA file too, but MP4 is more standard format that will play on most Android, iPhone, and other mobile devices.
You'll see the progress while the conversion takes place. The amount of time will vary depending on the size and length of the video.
Success! When it's finished you have the option to play the music right away or open the folder location and move the file where you need it.
You can do this with several different video file types such as MOV, MV4, WMV, AVI, and MPG. There isn't support for FLV files, which would be welcome. Especially if you have a lot of videos downloaded from YouTube in FLV format.
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hi there,
I just wanted to know if there's any way to save the audio as .WAV file
That option is NOT in later versions…..
What if the "Audio Only" option does not appear when saving the movie ? Thanks.
Stinky windows removed the audio save. Screwing things up as usual.


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Privacy is a quite concern on iPhone 7 as it used to play an important role in our daily life. Things like messages, contacts, banking information, social networking, etc are to be stay secured in order to keep your private things protected. So, if you ever think to sell your used iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus then the very first thing you should consider is how to prevent your personal data or information being leaked.
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"I have bought iPhone 7 last month but due to some personal issues I want to sell my iPhone 7. So, I just to prevent the personal information so that I can prevent from leaking out to others. Is there anyway with the help of which I can delete all my data permanently that I have saved on my iPhone 7? I know it's not that easy but I don't want anyone to see my data. I am looking for a professional data deletion tool that can erase all my data permanently so that no one can recover the data from my iPhone 7 easily. If you have any tool that can suggest me to use for the deletion of the data then please share your views."
How To Permanently Delete Data From iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus Easily
Well, there are lots of iPhone users that will choose to simply delete, but actually this does not work because with the recovery tool, one can easily get back all the data from iPhone 7 that were deleted once from the device. So, simple delete is not enough. And so, there is a need to delete data from the iPhone 7 permanently from the device. Here, you can get the complete solution for the permanent deletion of the data from your iPhone 7. Let us first start with some manual removal ways that you can apply to permanently delete all the data such as photos, videos, music files, documents, banking information, personal account details, contacts, messages, etc from your iPhone 7.
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Whenever you delete files with a simple delete operating then all the deleted files and other personal data will not be actually erased from iPhone 7 as those deleted data still exist in your iPhone 7 and they can be easily recovered from the device with the iOS Device Recovery Tool. Here, you can try two different methods to delete data from your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. Let us have at them one by one:
Method 1: Factory Reset Your iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus
This is the fastest and the simplest way to remove your data and setting on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. This method is widely used by most of the users and this solution is enough for them if they don't have any personal data saved in it. Below you will get the removal guide:
Step 1: Click on "Settings" icon on iPhone.
Step 2: Move down from the list and select "General" option.
Step 3: Now choose "Reset" present at the bottom of the list and select "Delete All Content" and "Settings".
Note: This method is not safe if you want your data to be secured. Such data can be easily recovered from the iDevices easily with the iOS Device Recovery tool. It is strongly recommended not to use these steps if you want your data to be secured forever. Another method you can try the deletion tool like iOS Full Data Eraser. This tool will help you delete all the data from iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus easily. Below is the guide you can apply to delete the data.
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Method 2: Delete Data Permanently From iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus with iOS Full Data Eraser:
First, run Dr.Fone software on your computer and after that you will see the below mentioned image with several options.
Step 1: Connect your device to your computer
Connect your iOS device to your computer and then select "iOS Full Data Eraser". After that you will get the below mentioned image:
Step 2: Begin to delete all data from your device permanently
When the program identifies your device then you can click "Erase" button to delete data from your device permanently.
Step 3: Wait till the data deletion is complete
After the data deletion starts, nothing to do but only have to wait till the process completes. Make sure the device is connected properly during the entire process.
When the deletion is finished, you will see the window disappearing as follows.
Now your iOS device is completely deleted and it now turns into a new device. There is no data left and you can use it according to your wish.
Data becomes important to remove when you want to sell it or donate it. However deleting data is one of the headache things that many iPhone users face. However simply follow the above blog and delete your data permanently without any option to recover those.
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Haywards Heath Town FC
Hanbury Stadium
Allen Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
Ground Number: 482
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Worthing United 2-1 Mile Oak
SCFL D2 League Cup Semi Final
I was sufficiently recovered in time for Tuesday's trip to Luton. I spent the morning catching up on my blog covering the trip to Scotland, but got quite bored in the afternoon, so I was glad when it came to 3.30 and it was time to leave. I popped into Aylesbury to get a few bits that I needed before meeting the lads at 4.30. I had totally overestimated the level of the evening traffic as by 6PM we were parked up near Kennilworth Road. Myself and Anwar fancied a curry, so after a bit of looking around we selected a place called Al-Bilal. It turned out to be excellent value and I got myself a Chicken Vindaloo, rice, salad and a drink for £6. It was delicious and very tasty as well as being a great value portion size. The Wycombe performance turned out to be as hot as my curry. We were leading within a couple of minutes, and although we were pegged back almost straight away, just as we were in the home game. But we soon shot into a 3-1 lead and although Luton pulled a goal back to make it 3-2 before half time, we survived a second half onslaught to grab a precious win. The only gripe was a very silly road closure on the way home, which just happened to be a road that a decent chunk of the 8500 football crowd wanted to use. Luckily it didn't affect things too much and I got home without too many issues.
When I got home I was faced with the dilemma of where to go next. I already knew that I would not have Anwar with me, so I favoured something in the south where I wouldn't be going past his house. I quite fancied one with a few decent pubs nearby, and Lewisham Borough in the Kent Invicta League ticked all the boxes in that respect. Sadly though, their ground was one with a huge athletics track around it which spoilt the view somewhat. It would also mean a drive right through London with all it's traffic issues, and Bridon Ropes in the same league was dismissed for the same reason. My attention was then drawn to the Haywards Heath area, where there were 2 games going on. My initial choice was St Francis Rangers v Littlehampton Town, but then I saw there was a Sussex County League Division Challenge Cup Semi Final at the other ground in the town between Worthing United and Mile Oak. I do like a cup game and the ground had come highly recommended by fellow groundhopper Peter Miles.
One of Haywards Heath's most famous bits of history is the Sussex County Lunatic Asylum which opened in 1859 on the site of what is now St Francis hospital, and indeed where one of the town's teams, St Francis Rangers play. Nowadays the town serves mainly as a base for workers who go off to the likes of Brighton and London to earn their money. Famous past and current residents include Leslie Ash, Lee Chapman, Natasha Bedingfield and former Eastenders actor Robert Kazinsky who played Sean Slater in the BBC soap. The venue for tonights game was the home Sussex League side Haywards Heath Town who were currently mid table in their league. They had played their first FA Cup match in 22 years this season, but sadly for them it ended in a 11-0 defeat to Combined Counties League side Molesey. Their best period of success was post World War 2 when they were regularly Sussex League champions and even reached the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
The first of tonight's semi finalists were Worthing United. They had got to this semi final with a 3-2 win at Steyning Town in the 1st Round of this competition, followed by another trip to Saltdean where they won 1-0. Despite being drawn as the home team in this semi final tie they were forced to travel again as it was being played at a neutral venue. The club had last won this cup back in 1968 when they were known as Wigmore Athletic. They also won the Sussex League's John O'Hara League Challenge Cup in 1975. They had a great FA Cup run in 2006 as they reached the 3rd Qualifying Round before going out to Maidenhead United. They also reached the FA Vase 3rd Round in 1990.
The Saturday prior to this game had seen them be crowned Sussex League Division 2 Champions, after being relegated from Division 1 last season, so a league and cup double was a distinct possibility. They would have to go a long way though to beat their 1974-75 season which saw them finish in 3rd place in the Sussex County League Division 1.
The other semi finalist, Mile Oak had also yet to play a home game in this cup. They had won 6-4 at Midhurst & Easebourne in round one, before a 3-1 victory at strugglers Seaford United. The home side that night gained national fame due to their struggles as at one point they were the only team in the country to score less goals than Aston Villa, at least in the top 10 levels of English football anyway. Mile Oak had last won this cup in 2006, and it was just one of a number of local cup honours they have to their name. They have also reached the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round and the FA Vase 2nd Round on 2 occasions.
At the time of the game they were sitting in 5th in the league and had a chance of promotion if the results fell for them. They had joined the Sussex County League in 1987 and had flitted around it's various divisions. They had always found life tough at Division 1 level tough however, with a best ever finish of 16th in 1997.
On the day of the game I woke at around 10am, having had a good nights sleep. I chilled at home all day, catching up on some TV and doing some research for this blog before leaving at 4pm. It was a real pig of a journey round the M25 with several delays thanks to the poor design of the road. Eventually though I got to Haywards Heath and after parking up and taking some pictures of the ground, I went for a walk to find a pub I had researched.
By now it was 6pm and after just over a miles walk I found myself at the Stand Up Inn. Sadly time was too tight to order food but I did at least try a new cider - Sharps Orchard plus a retry of Orchard Pig Explorer. Both were very nice and I even got the second one for a price of a half as they couldn't quite make it a pint. From there I walked back to my car, getting a few bits from Morrisons for dinner only to discover a chippy near the ground.
I paid my fiver to get in which included a very good programme and took my place along the side for the first half. Champions Worthing United were the better side and they took the lead on 22 minutes with a close range finish. There was a moment of controversy when a Worthing United player stuck his head in opponents face but only got a yellow card. The resulting free kick was wasted and it was a first half of not too many chances.
At half time I went and got some chips and was back in time for the second period. Mile Oak started the strongest and they got their reward via an equaliser on 55 minutes. The keeper really should have done better but he fumbled a cross into his own net. 2 minutes later, Worthing had the lead back and it was another case where the keeper should have prevented the shot going through him. The same keeper was booked a few minutes later as he got into a scuffle with a Worthing forward but he accusation of 'he kicked me in the head' were a bit wide of the mark. Both players were booked for their trouble as the game came to life. Sadly there were no further goals despite there being chances for both sides.
That result meant that Worthing United will now face Wick & Barnham on May Day Bank Holiday in the Final. From then on it was a nice hassle free drive home with no traffic. I was back home by 10.40 and it had been a decent penultimate day to my week off.. I spent some time typing my blog and watching TV before going to sleep at around half past midnight.
HANBURY PARK is one of the great traditional non league grounds. Pride of place goes to the big main stand which holds around 500 fans. There is a small area of cover behind one goal but apart from that it is open with a combination of hard standing and grass banking. There is a tea bar and clubhouse at the ground as well as a choice of places nearby. I'd recommend the pleasant mile walk through a park and quiet roads to Lindfield where you will find the excellent Stand Up Inn with a good range of real ales and ciders as well as Thai Food.


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Christmas season is a time when more people than usual are sending parcels, and the delivery market is being put to the test.
The Commission has today adopted a communication on completing the single market for parcel delivery to boost e-commerce in the EU, and to ensure that e-retailers and consumers have access to affordable and high-quality parcel delivery services. Internal Market and Services Commissioner Michel Barnier said: "The e-commerce driven parcel delivery market is characterised by rapid growth and innovation, but also by signs of some market failures, particularly in the area of cross-border delivery. Further action is required to provide e-retailers and consumers with high-quality, accessible and affordable parcel delivery services, taking due account of the needs of SMEs and of less-advanced or accessible regions. The industry is leading the effort, but we expect results soon and will follow up so that commitments are met."


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I left the love of my life behind after I moved abroad with my wife — but I want to see her again
Read Deidre's personal replies to today's problems
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN I went to live abroad 20 years ago, I left behind the love of my life.
My wife and I are 48 and we came back for a visit ten years ago.
We saw my first love and for me, the spark was still there although she is also married with a family. She's 47.
She was still beautiful and bubbly and still made me laugh. She always had a twinkle in her lovely blue eyes.
I am back in the UK again now helping my daughter sort out some family stuff, and remembering my old love.
I will be going back home soon but should I contact her and see if she still feels the same way towards me?
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Our Farnham-based technical team for Film, Media and Performing Arts has been shortlisted for a Papin Prize award at this year's Higher Education Technicians Summit, held in Warwick.
The awards received around 200 nominations across a range of categories, with the UCA team named as finalists for the Technical Team award in recognition of the way they have worked together to deliver excellence.
Tim Savage, Academic Development Planning Manager at UCA, said: "We are incredibly pleased that our technical team has been recognised for the crucial work they do to enhance the student experience and to create an excellent learning environment.
"Our team at UCA Farnham exemplifies the values and actions of inspiring professionals at the leading edge of their disciplines. In addition to excellent spaces, support and technical instruction provided, nearly 90 percent of the team also have, or are studying for, a teaching qualification or equivalent, with the majority holding a post-graduate degree in their discipline as well. I firmly believe that our extraordinary technical team raises the bar for HE technicians in the UK."
The Papin Prizes are a series of awards made to university technicians across the UK and Ireland in recognition of the invaluable role they play in HE. The awards are named after a 17th century technician who was one of the first to publish in his own name, Denis Papin.
Nominations for the awards are made by students, staff, collaborators and alumni from across the UK and Ireland. The winners are to be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday 31 May.


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I was trying to raise this further up the forum as it's such an important issue but I can't see how to start a new topic further up.
There are a majority of dating sites that are scams. I notice Mr S put this on one of his posts
http://www.rwglobe.com/RWG_showlady.cfm ... ala=inches[/url]
Globaladies was one of the first sites to scam me years ago and they are still going. I wote to a couple of girls and I got the same letter back. I was told that I had more letters waiting for me so I paid for them .... guess what? Same letters of which I ended up paying for several copies not realising the scam.
Use http://jimslists.com/ - the Gold list or the White list to find a reputable agency
Anastasia and all of its associates is a scam http://jimslists.com/black.html Scroll down and it will give you the reasons. I know from personal experience on my first dating trip that some of the women there at the social are prostitutes. They take you off to the shops and get you to buy them things. Luckily some where pointed out to me by the translators.
Elena's Models - a very reputable agaency has a lot of good advice about scams and also very useful advice about dating a Russian girl http://www.womenrussia.com/immigration_scams/
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Finally - using someone like Eduard is the ideal thing to do because he can check them out or have them checked out for you.
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EB-5 Risk Alert: Controversy at Dealmakers Conference Linked to American Logistics
Yesterday, clergy and community leaders visited the EB-5 Dealmakers Conference in Southern California to share their concerns about the nearby American Logistics Regional Center.
The leader of the delegation, Bishop William Todd Ervin, requested a moment to educate conference attendees about the company's potential misuse of EB-5 capital. Although he was refused, the message communicated by the group of religious leaders and community members was loud and clear: American Logistics is a risky investment.
In the below video, Bishop Ervin shares his perspective on the day's events. He states, "Our reason for being here today is to bring attention to the EB-5 program, which is a wonderful program, because it infuses cash into businesses that are strapped, and it's sorely needed in this economy." He continues, "Today we came to bring attention to a company, American Logistics, that is not holding up their end of the bargain. They're receiving the money, but they're not doing the right thing by the money they're receiving."
Bishop Ervin concluded, "I believe that our intervention, if you will, and infusion, was very intense, but also very informative. I believe a lot of the investors didn't know about some of the illegitimate practices American Logistics is committing with the money that they're getting from them."
This outpouring of community concern about the business practices of American Logistics echoes recent admonishments from federal and local elected officials. This erosion of trust among stakeholders should concern EB-5 investors dependent upon the creation and maintenance of jobs at American Logistics.


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Finally, we had some GORGEOUS weather this week! Recess is so much more enjoyable in 70* weather than in 30*. I'm blogging fast so that I can spend the rest of my morning walking on the beach. I need to get it in now since they're saying more snow next weekend! When will it ever end?!
I recently opened a Teachers Notebook Store and I'm really excited about it! It's hard to get used to after being on TPT for so long, but it's a great resource! To celebrate my store opening, I'm hosting a giveaway!
I am giving away my Non-Fiction Science Readers - Ecosystems Bundle for FREE to one lucky winner! In addition, all entries will receive the product for a discounted price! Head on over fast because the giveaway ends February 28th!


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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
Lighthearted Bollywood comedy. Vishnu Prasad (Tusshaar Kapoor) is a loser in life - nagged by his mother, in love with a girl who is with another man and disregarded by his friends and peers. But one day Vishnu flirts with Mohini (Antara Mali), the woman he desires - and when her boyfriend catches him, Vishnu wishes he could disappear. To his surprise, he does!


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You may have noticed we've been m.i.a all weekend… This is because we've been in the process of switching our software to WordPress. I'm happy to announce that we have made the transition relatively unscathed, and we are going to be blogging bigger and better than ever in no time. You may notice that many of our images didn't make it through the transition, sadly, so we are having to go through and manually update the images in all of our archived posts one by one. Please be patient with us while this image upload happens.
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Hope you enjoy the new software, and please feel free to tell us about any glitches, concerns, or things you like about the new software…
I would also like to personally apologize to everyone who's written in whom I haven't responded to. I've been pretty overwhelmed with recent technical difficulties and have been neglecting my inbox. If you've written to me and I haven't responded, please try emailing me again after this. I promise I will get back to you.


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So, my friend and I were talking and we decided that we are going to celebrate the 120th Day of School this year. This stems from the idea that our first graders are now responsible for counting to 120. Any thoughts? I've already started a unit based around the 120th day, but wondered what everyone thought about it. So, all comments and feedback are needed and appreciated.
100th Day or 120th Day?
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Retro clothing online mega-shop, Modcloth, is running their Make the Cut contest where this year's them is 'Retro Honor Roll'. Contestants submitted "superb sketches of creative, wearable styles with a 1960;s back-to-school feel! (Think: Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years and Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks.)" Three winning designs will be produced and sold by Modcloth with the winner's name actually on the garment's tag. Sounds like a fun idea, right?
Daphne, had her submission chosen to make the Top 25 cut. I really love her illustration and really do think it perfectly matches the Modcloth vibe and the spirit of the contest. I could definitely see Modcloth selling a cape like this one, can't you?
Head over to Facebook to see all 25 candidates here, and see Daphne's entry here!
** Please give Daphne a vote if you like her contribution; she's teetering on the edge of winning!! **
Friday, April 20, 2012
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- Daphne Elisabeth Powers said...
Thanks so much for your support, Juliette--it means a lot! I think it would be amazing to have a piece of clothing that I designed actually go into production and be able to see other people wearing my design. Fingers and toes crossed!
- April 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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King Size Rolling Papers come in two variants, Kingsize and Kingsize slims. The difference being between the two is length and width. The slims are around 110mm in length and 44mm in width while the Kingsize is shorter at 100mm in length and 53mm in width, although the sizes can and do vary slightly depending on what brand of paper you choose. Kingsize papers tend to be thicker, although different brands do manufacture thin Kingsize smoking papers. OCB offer a premium range of Kingsize slims which are extremely popular while RAW offer creaseless kingsize papers made from hemp, other brands offer varying degrees of thicknesses and materials, such as flax and rice paper.
Moving on up to King Size Rolling Papers
Deciding what size paper to smoke and roll up with, can seem daunting to a first time roller and smoker, but in all honestly it's not that much a of a mission, and in our opinion, you need to just give them all a try and see what works best for you, although here at RPE, we're all huge fans of the King Sized Smoking Papers. King Size Rolling Papers usually come in two different variations, obviously King Size Papers and King Size Slim Papers. The difference between these two papers isn't a major one and is mostly just in the width and length of the rolling paper. King Size Smoking Papers are usually sized at 100mm in length and 53mm in width, making them wider, but shorter than King Size Slims, which are only 44mm in width but 110mm in length giving them a much slimmer look and feel than the regular King Size Smoking Papers. Commonly these are the sizes that these two are made in, although some brands will often manufacture different sizes, in accordance to their taste and brand 'style' so if you're looking to get very specific, it's usually best to give them all a try and figure out which one you love smoking with!
There are so many different papers available on the market right now, and most brands like to add their own unique touch to their smoking papers, like with RAW, they offer a creaseless King Size Rolling Paper which is made from pure hemp and completely unbleached, whereas Elements offers a King Size Ultra Rolling Paper which is made from rice paper that has been pressed, which is also ultra-thin! So ultimately the choice will need to be a personal preference one, although we can offer a massive magnitude of advice on this, making life just a little easier for you, after all, we are the rolling paper experts aren't we? So here's a basic breakdown of some of our most favoured and best loved smoking tobacco rolling papers, more specifically king sized smoking papers! So if you're looking to buy cigarette papers or buy rolling papers, keep reading! We've listed three of the best and most swag-worthy king size smoking papers available at the moment, these really are our personal favourites, but of course you'll eventually build your own list of fav's, although we can pretty much guarantee that you'll have at least one of these on that list!
First up are these Elements King Size Ultra Rolling Papers, which have been crafted using pure rice paper, which these guys then press into ultra-thin king sized rolling papers, which ultimately creates a pretty slow burning paper. These Elements King Size Ultra Papers burn super smoothly, and produce no ash, except for the caramel which is created from the sugar gum as it burns, so these smoking tobacco rolling papers are pretty rad, and great if you hate an ashy mess. We would say they're classified as "Semi – Slims" as they size in at 110×53 mm, so 50% Regular King Sized and 50% King Slim Sized. These packs of pure rice paper, king sized rolling papers, contain 33 leaves in them, and the best part is that you can buy them in boxes of 50 packs per box, so you never run out of papers again!
Next up, and these are probably the most smoked rolling papers in our office right now, are these Raw Connoisseur King Size Smoking Papers & Tips which have been made from pure hemp paper and are utterly unbleached, chlorine-free and vegan! With all those hippie elements in one rolling paper, there's no surprise that the natural light brown colour of this smoking paper is favoured by everyone that smokes it. The creator of these papers, Josh Kesselman, has a specialised watermark imprinted on them which makes it burn perfectly, perfectly even, never disappointing you with a side burn! The gum line on these papers is also made from a hemp based gum, which is unlike any other king size rolling paper on the market at the moment and really gives you the purest, cleanest an most natural tasting smoke you'll ever experience, once you go RAW you'll never go back! Oh, and for added awesomeness these packs contain not only 32 king size rolling papers, but also have a stack of connoisseur tips so you can make yourself some roaches without ruining your packet, don't you love that? We do!
OK, seriously, who's not going to love whipping out a pack of jammin' looking Bob Marley King Size Hemp Smoking Papers, which of course have been made using pure hemp fibres that are guaranteed to give you a slow and long burn. We would recommend buying a whole box of these, that way you'll be able to have all 15 different prints of Bob Marley images which are on the front of the packs, plus these irie packets also have 10 various quotes printed on them from all of Bob's legendary songs! Dude, with quotes like "Open your eyes and look within, are you satisfied with the life you're living?" and "If you know what life is worth, you would look for yours on Earth." These papers will give you more than just a smooth smoking experience, but they'll also give you a couple of pure moments to reflect on.
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Well, I decided to get started on some Christmas gifts I hadn't gotten around to yet. I took pictures during the project, so if you're the crafty sort this might be a nice way to spiff up some simple teaware for the people on your list.
This was the finished product. As you can see here, I started with some basic tea infusers. I was so excited when these went on sale, I goofed and bought the extra large ones. It's too late to do anything about it now, but I hope the people on my gift list have very large cups to accommodate them!
* Headpins
* Round nose and flat nose pliers
* Wire cutter
1. You're using pre-made charms or keychains and can't attach to the chain otherwise.
2. You want to be able to remove the beaded section later for easier washing... wish I'd thought of that earlier!
Next, fill your headpin with all sorts of wonderful things! As you can see here, I didn't need the full length of this headpin, so I cut it off about 1.25cm above the top of my beads.
Now that you've got the headpin cut to where you want it, grab your round nose pliers. Place the very top of the headpin around the ring-size you want (smaller near the front of the nose, larger towards the back) and start to spin around. Stop when you have created a full circle.
Right now your circle will look a little lopsided. To straighten up your loop, now you need to move the round nose pliers to the other side of the wire and tilt it back to the other side a little.
Now that you've created your loop, you need to attach it to the chain. Use the flat nose pliers to tilt your loop open to the side.
Note that you don't actually change the curve of the loop. You're just opening it enough to fit the chain inside it.
And you're done! With the first drop at least. You can add additional ones if you like. I was feeling a little... decorative, and it may have gotten out of hand!
And from here it just becomes like a sickness... wouldn't it be cute with one more? How about a tiny little drop. Eeek!
Here's another gander at this finished version. Remember that you can always click on the pictures to see them larger and in greater detail!
For the heck of it, here's one more. I think this one is actually one of my favorites, because I love the play of amber and shell together. It makes me think of my rather awesome mom.
And again we come to a possible stopping point, but I just can't do it! More frippery must be added!
And this one comes to an end as well. I used a little pre-made drop to hang down over the shell, and I really liked the effect.
Altogether, I think I made fourteen of these little beauties. Should I do this project again, I might gather some simpler charms that could either go well with the beads or stand on their own. This would also work with keychains, so I could do something that's more specific to someone's favorite show or hobby. I did have some steampunk keys at one point, but I couldn't find them with the power out.
The only real caveat to this project is the washing. It will be a bit tricky, and best all around if your tea drinker only washes the infuser and keeps the beady bobbly bit nice and dry. Not all beads like water, and the headpin can become tarnished over time. I really will consider detachable ones next time.
So, immediate family... anyone want to call dibs their favorite? ;)


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IMF prescribes strategies to cope with low oil prices
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has prescribed strategies to help crude oil and other commodity-dependent countries to cope with declining export revenues.
The IMF said in a study titled: "How to Adjust to a Large Fall in Commodity Prices," released recently that the strategy should include steps to achieve sustainable fiscal targets and identify the source of financing to smooth the adjustment process, where possible.
It advised that coverage of government should be broad to avoid shifting fiscal problems to other levels of government.
The report noted that given that fiscal slippages can come from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including national oil companies, expanding targets to the whole public sector is advisable.
According to the study, countries that are more dependent on commodity-related revenue will be more vulnerable to shocks. "For example, oil exporters that tend to be the most dependent on resources experienced a massive shift from large budget surpluses, averaging 41⁄2 percent of GDP in 2012, to deficits of 101⁄4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2015. In heavily commodity-dependent economies, large commodity price shocks can also trigger problems in other vulnerable sectors, which may require faster/larger adjustment to be able to man- age contingent liabilities."
It hinted that other resource-rich countries with more diversified economies and tax bases are better prepared to weather commodity-related shocks.
IMF said that countries with little or no buffers face hard policy choices when hit by a sudden fall in commodity prices. "A large up-front fiscal adjustment will be needed for those countries that face large financing gaps, limited access to capital markets, or rapidly rising debt. Governments will likely turn to expenditures that are easier to cut or increase existing fees and taxes.
"This may unavoidably lead to a contraction of economic activity. To try to minimise it, the priority should be on measures that have low fiscal multipliers and address the excesses of the boom.
"For example, by postponing new spending initiatives, cutting low-quality projects and expenditures linked to imports, and expanding tax bases. Low-income countries will likely need to rely on greater donor and international financial institution support while gradually adjusting," it added.
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Here's Some Consensus! Over 2/3 of Weather and Earth Scientists DENY Man-Made Climate Change!
Discoveries this decade have wreaked havoc against the Man-Made Climate Change Hoax and the discovery that 2/3 of Meteorologists and Geoscientists deny that man is causing Climate Change destroys Al Gore's 98% consensus lie!
Not only that, the peer-reviewed survey, Organization Studies, not only proves that the huge majority of geoscientists (Scientists who study the earth BTW) believe that nature is controlling the heating and cooling cycles…
…But that only a whopping 17% agree with Al Gore's the "Sky is Falling" doomsday scenarios, even THEY disagree on man's impact vs Nature!
Forbes reports:
Don't look now, but maybe a scientific consensus exists concerning global warming after all. Only 36 percent of geoscientists and engineers believe that humans are creating a global warming crisis, according to a survey reported in the peer-reviewed Organization Studies. By contrast, a strong majority of the 1,077 respondents believe that nature is the primary cause of recent global warming and/or that future global warming will not be a very serious problem.
The survey results show geoscientists (also known as earth scientists) and engineers hold similar views as meteorologists. Two recent surveys of meteorologists (summarized here and here) revealed similar skepticism of alarmist global warming claims.
Heartland reports:
Only one in four American Meteorological Society broadcast meteorologists agrees with United Nations' claims that humans are primarily responsible for recent global warming, a survey published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society reports.
Forbes also reports:
A recent survey of American Meteorological Society members shows meteorologists are skeptical that humans are causing a global warming crisis. The survey confirms what many scientists have been reporting for years; the politically focused bureaucratic leadership of many science organizations is severely out of touch with the scientists themselves regarding global warming issues.
Just HOW MUCH EVIDENCE does it take to get people to understand the whole Climate Change mantra is a GREAT BIG HOAX? I would encourage every reader to follow those links… and then consider:
That 98% consensus that Al Gore, Bill Nye, and the left likes to touts actually a calculation created from a whopping total of 75 out of 77 scientists who were polled in a two question online survey.
Yes, folks, you got it! Common Core Math! How else can 75 out of the 7 million scientists in the world equal 98%?
Then you have to keep in mind that it was settled fact a decade ago that Al Gore lied through his teeth throughout his climate change movie, "Inconvenient Truth"! In fact, there are 35 scientifically proven outright lies in his movie…
…and in October 2007, the High Court in London had identified nine "errors" in Gore's movie that were so outrageous that it caused a major upheaval when they wanted to show the movie about climate change in their secondary schools.
Of course, Climate Change Hoax purveyors have made up all kinds of excuses over the last decade for the reasons that Climate Change models showing global warming have been wrong 95% of the time.
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That would be a good reason that the IPCC (United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) has been lying.
So you see folks, the evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the whole climate change hoax is one big scam! No wonder your local weatherman believes it is all to be a bunch of Hooey!
I am not only one of those evil climate change deniers that Bill Nye wants to have put in jail…for being a climate change denier,
I am also a firm believer in nepotism!
My good friend Tony Branco always has a great political cartoon to illustrate my articles especially on the Climate Change Hoax! Check out his work at Comically Correct! Like his Facebook and Follow his Twitter! I always look forward daily to a good laugh from Tony Branco!


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The federal government's data dump last week of Medicare payouts to doctors—a first—offered a misleading snapshot of some of the recipients, but the big picture was pretty clear. A very small number of physicians nationally were getting a huge share of the billions being expended by government.
That included a Berkeley doctor who allegedly met her customers at restaurants in and around Oakland—including Burger King, House of Chicken and Waffles and Starbucks—to prescribe prescription drugs, including oxycodone. The Oakland Tribune said that Dr. Toni Daniels was indicted Friday by the U.S. Attorney's Office on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, not paying her taxes and conspiracy to dispense controlled substances.
Daniels allegedly sold prescriptions for cash to patients she knew were reimbursed through Medicare or Medicaid. The indictment said Daniels picked up $64,000 that way between October 2010 and April 2011 and failed to file with the IRS after earning $144,000 in 2010.
Daniels' method of extracting money from the federal government may prove to be among the more egregious reasons for being near the top of a list of 880,000 Medicare healthcare providers and how they divvied up $77 billion in 2012. At least a dozen made more than $10 million. The top 2% collected almost 25% of the payments.
An ophthalmologist from West Palm Beach, Florida, topped the list at $26 million by productively utilizing just 900 patients. A Newport Beach oncologist was California's sole doctor in the Top 10, checking in with $11 million in billings.
The list is a bit misleading, as a number of complaining physicians have pointed out. Sometimes a single doctor does the billing for a group of doctors, or the drugs they are prescribing are really expensive. In fact, prescription drugs accounted for a large percentage of billings, which is why cancer doctors figure so prominently among the highest paid doctors.
That prompted Paul Waldman at the American Prospect to suggest that perhaps the government should pay doctors a flat fee of, say, $10 or $15 per prescription instead of the 6% fee they get to order the most expensive or in-demand drug on the menu.
The Medicare data became available when a federal judge lifted a 33-year old injunction last May.
–Ken Broder
To Learn More:
Sliver of Medicare Doctors Get Big Share of Payouts (by Reed Abelson and Sarah Cohen, New York Times)
Medicare Millionaires Emerge in Data on Doctor Payments (by Shannon Pettypiece, Alex Wayne and Caroline Chen, Bloomberg Businessweek)
Doctors Make Millions Off of Medicare (by Tami Luhby, CNN)
Release of Medicare Doctor Payments Shows Some Huge Payouts (by Chad Terhune, Noam N. Levey and Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times)
Behind the Scenes on Those Enormous Medicare Billing Numbers (by Kevin Drum, Mother Jones)
Feds Say Berkeley Doctor Dispensed Illicit Prescriptions from Booth at Chicken And Waffles Restaurant (by Katie Nelson, Oakland Tribune)
Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data: Physician and Other Supplier (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)


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Step 1. Start by prepping the hair with a root volumizer- I LOVE Bumble and bumble pret a powder.
****if you want added volume, tease hair with a teasing comb to desired height ****
Step 2. Divide hair into 3 sections, secure into pony tails.
Step 3. Curl each ponytail and pin, or for a measured look, twist pieces of ponytail and pin. Jeweled bobby pins will dress up your look too.
***this is a super easy, cute look to do when you are on the go, or have to go from day to night.***
Throw on a pretty necklace, and a bold lip, you're ready to party!****
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This is the O.R.B. It looks like a ring. It sits on your finger. It communicates with your handset via Bluetooth. When you get a call or have a meeting scheduled, it vibrates. With a twist, the thing turns into a sleek Bluetooth headset. All in all, the thing looks pretty snazzy.
Created by Hybra Tech, the device uses bone conduction to transmit calls through your skull. A FOLED (Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diode) display is located on its side to let you know about meetings and incoming calls.
The O.R.B. will launch next January for a suggested price of $129.
The O.R.B. is a Ring, A Bluetooth Headset, Possibly From the Future
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The principal objective of Rotary is " Service above Self "
As stated in the Constitution it is "to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise."
The statement then lists four areas by which this ideal of service is fostered:
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarians occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarians personal, business and community life.
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a World fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
These objectives of Rotary are further emphasized in the Rotary Grace:
"Oh God and Giver of all good, We thank thee for our daily bread; May Rotary friends and Rotary ways, Help us to serve thee all our days"
The objectives are also firmly stated in the Four Way Test:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will and better friendship?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?


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Episode 108
Published time: 30 Dec, 2010 01:48 Edited time: 30 Dec, 2010 08:36
Every week Max Keiser looks at all the scandal behind the financial newsheadlines.
This week Max Keiser and co-host Stacy Herbert find an unsurprising answer to the most important question of our time: why is America broke? They also discuss "nasty surprises" and Tony of Arabia. In the second half of the show, Max talks to author and blogger Ellen Brown about her latest piece on the Huffington Post offering a solution for Ireland.


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Home Enhancements Can Give A Stylish Appearance To Your Home
Home is a place that gives immense comfort and console to you. No matter, where you go, but at the end of the day, you will begin thinking about your home – right? I hope that your answer would be yes. At the same time, you would not think about your home if you do not have a home that looks exceptional and out of the ordinary. Of course, when you find a place better than your home, you do not recall your house at all. This is where you need to consider improving your home to keep your home inviting and enticing. Home improvements are something that makes your home beautiful and stylish with no doubts. You can plan your home improvements based on your budget.
Top 5 ideas to follow for in-home enhancements
First of all, you need to reckon enhancing the interior of the home as the interior of the home matters a lot to your home and this helps you to take your home into some heights. Follow the ideas to improve your home.
- You need to add the comfort and stylish look to your home without fail and for this, you need to add the leather sofa set. Nothing will give you the comfort and soothing effect than the leather sofa sets. You should add the leather sofa set either in your hall or at the place that you have allotted for installing sofa.
- Consider adding window covers and door screens to give a pleasing and neat look to your home. The covers and screens will deny the dust entering into your home and makes your home's flooring neat.
- You should enhance your flooring. The flooring should be sparkling and to the point and should complement your home's features.
- Adding wall stickers and other sceneries will increase the value of your home, so you can reckon adding wall stickers and posts.
It is needless to mention that, you need to place mats or rugs at the entrance, kitchen and in front of the bathroom doors and other places to keep your home dry and dust free.
What about landscaping?
After finishing improving the interior of the home, you should move onto the exterior of the home. When it comes to enhancing the exterior of the home, you can deem getting done the landscaping in your outdoors. Landscaping will give your entire home a lavishing and go green look. A neatly done landscaping will catch the attentions of the trespassers too. If you have more space in your outdoor or garden, you can install fountains to give a complete look to your home.
Focus on home's lighting
The right home lighting fixtures will make your home stand out among other nearby homes. You can use the decorative and pendant lights to increase the value of your home. You can use various colors of wall mount lights to give your home a new and flawless look.
These are the things that you should do to increase your home's look.


text: [Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)] [House] [Page H5375] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DEWEY SMITH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Baird) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dewey Smith, a young man who tragically lost his life on Tuesday, May 5, this past Tuesday, in the course of his duties at the Aquarius Undersea Research Station. He will be greatly missed by his friends, his family, and his colleagues. Dewey's life was tied to the sea from his childhood growing up on the Gulf Coast in Panama City, Florida. As a young man, he served his country as a United States Navy hospital corpsman. For 5 years, he cared for the health and well-being of his fellow sailors. After leaving the Navy and attending college, he found himself at home back in the water, training at Florida State University's underwater crime scene investigation program focusing on scientific and surface supply diving. Eventually, his path led him to NOAA's Undersea Research Center, Aquarius. Aquarius combined the elements of Dewey's passion for science and the sea. Located 3\1/2\ miles off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, the underwater laboratory is dedicated to scientific research and training missions. It is the only permanent underwater laboratory in the world, and its facilities are used in partnership with NASA, the Navy, and countless scientists around the world to train astronauts, divers, and develop new technology. Since it began operation in 1993 at its current location, Aquarius and its team have safely conducted more than 90 missions with no significant prior accidents. The contribution to ocean science by Dewey Smith and his fellow aquanauts is immeasurable. The Aquarius Reef Base supports a long-term coral reef monitoring platform, an ocean observation platform, and surface-based research. Since its inception, the team at Aquarius has employed a coral reef and fish monitoring assessment program to track the devastating impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Aquanauts such as Dewey Smith have also successfully reached out to the world beyond the scientific community, successfully educating school children, environmental activists, and government agencies on the changes occurring in the world's oceans. Employing state-of-the-art communication technology, the aquanauts correspond with students and the public while underwater on long-term missions. Dewey's response to school children's questions reveal not only his expertise and eloquence, but his sincere desire to share that knowledge gained at Aquarius in the hopes of saving the marine ecosystem he worked with. The work done at Aquarius by brave aquanauts such as Dewey Smith improves the lives of many Americans, from astronauts, whose health and safety are ensured through technology developed underwater, to fishermen, whose livelihoods depend on understanding the effects of climate change on the world's marine ecosystems. Mr. Speaker, this Monday, quite rightfully, our Nation will gaze in wonder and admiration at the astronauts who will lift off yet again in the space shuttle. As courageous and important as the work those astronauts do, I believe that the work done by the aquanauts at Aquarius is no less courageous and no less essential to our understanding of our world and the well-being of civilization. Dewey Smith, along with the other Aquarius aquanauts, risked and committed his life daily not only for his love of the sea but for the cause of research, education, and conservation, which benefits us all. In a few short minutes on Tuesday afternoon, a dedicated aquanaut was suddenly lost in the course of an otherwise standard mission. Let us not risk losing the work, however, that he was so passionate about. I stand today not only to mourn the death of a beloved friend, son, brother, and colleague, but to urge that this mission continue. Looking forward, I hope that Dewey's life will continue to inspire the important work of preserving the world's oceans. I offer my sincere condolence to Dewey Smith's family, to the entire Aquarius team, and ask that this House honor him as a man who died serving his country in pursuit of scientific progress. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House observe a moment of silence in honor of this courageous government employee and researcher. ____________________