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Dr. Oh has also customized a herbal med for Cotton's liver for her tear stains. He says her liver is too heaty and thus resulting in the excessive tearing and staining of face. He guarantees her face will be white soon. Mom and Dad hope so too!
These meds are 100% natural from herbs and are suitable for human consumption too. Just have to consult him for the difference in dosage. So, no worries about them taxing on our organs unlike conventional drugs. I'm popping 8 caps a day while Cotton's popping 16! But Cott's dosage will be reduced to 14 caps next week. Cushla is popping 40 caps a day! But thankfully, it's starting to show results as her tumor's becoming soft. All paws and fingers crossed for Cushla! Western meds are of no hope for her nose cancer and she's given only 6 to 8 weeks to live and TCM (also recommended by the specialist) is the ONLY option to help save her life. Mom also rei-kis her alot whenever she can and during her acupuncture sessions too. Cushla's mommy has also signed up for the next Rei-ki seminar! Mom is so happy because then she will be able to receive support from her own Mom everyday.
Cotton's behavior towards Dr. Oh today was also better than the previous time. Hopefully his herbal meds for her nervousness/timidness and fear aggression is working well in calming her down and building up her self-confidence. However today, Cotton was poked while she was lying down and she stood up after Dr. Oh left the room and once she stood up, she began to feel the pain from the needles because if we're poked in a lying down position, the muscles will start contracting once we stand up and so it will feel very very painful. She screamed till we all heard her from the other room and Dr. Oh rushed back to Cotton. She bled a little on the back from one of the points, but no biggie overall. Poor Dad who was accompanying her in the other room was so shock and yet couldn't leave her side to call anyone. But no probs because Cotton is a drama-queen and she makes sure she's heard from wherever she is haha! Mom was like omg that's Cotton screams! Luckily it wasn't anything serious. She always has lotsa antics for each session! Wonder what's next...
I on the other hand am so super good as usual. Leaning my body unto Mom in the beginning and then relaxing standing on my own 5mins later after the needles were all on me. Mom's always so proud of me and I know it!
Dr. Oh also taught Mom and Dad how to test which of our legs is weaker than the others. Today it was my right hind as usual. All other legs are strong but that leg is slightly weaker than the rest. One normal vet says it feels like Luxation Patella < (lesser than) Grade 1 to him. Also no biggie for that since it's so low grade or almost non-existent. But Mom feels its just slightly weaker than the rest, that's all. TCM vet says as long as my upper/lower vertebrates are treated and well, the legs would all be very good and strong.
|kiss kiss before poke poke!
|disturb everyone!
|brave brave cushla!
|mama + papa + son
|Mom's holding unto me to prevent me from playing Flying Dagger
by shaking all the needles off like Cotton did previously
|always so calm and steady!
|this time round never play Flying Dagger!
|$620 for these herbal meds! 100 capsules in each bottle.
I take 8 caps a day and Cotton takes 16 (will be reduced to 14 next week)!
2 bottles cost $130 each while the rest cost $120 each.
that averages 1 capsule to be $1.24! Mom is so broke
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Egyptian court on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of ousted President Mohammad Mursi to March 1, to review video evidence against the democratically elected, embattled president.
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Mursi and 14 co-defendants, some of them former aides, are charged with inciting the killings of opposition protesters outside the presidential palace in December 2012, the AFP reported.
The court also postponed witness testimony scheduled for Wednesday's session, after Mursi's defense requested more time to prepare for cross examination.
One of the witnesses was head of the military unit tasked with protecting the president at the time of the clashes.
Mursi was present in the court, inside a soundproof glass dock to prevent him from interrupting proceedings with defiant outbursts, as he had done in previous hearings.
He insisted in previous hearings that he was still Egypt's legitimate president and challenged the legitimacy of the court.
In the hearing on March 1, the court will review a report on video footage of the December 5, 2012 clashes between Mursi's supporters and opponents.
At least seven people were killed in the violence, while hundreds were killed by the military group that took charge after his arrest.
Mursi faces four separate trials, on charges ranging from contempt of the judiciary to plotting an elaborate conspiracy involving militants to conduct attacks in Egypt.
He could be sentenced to death if convicted on several of the charges, which include collusion with foreign groups and incitement to murder.
His supporters say the military-installed regime has brought trumped-up charges.
Since his overthrow in July, Mursi's once powerful Muslim Brotherhood movement is in disarray, blacklisted as a terrorist group with most of its leaders in prison.
More than 1,000 people have been killed in violence since Mursi's ouster.


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Hippolyte E. Fayart was connected with the boot and shoe trade of Springfield through a longer period than any other merchant in his line, his business at 516 East Adams street being one of the landmarks in trade circles of the capital city. Mr. Fayart was a factor in the cumulative forces which led to the business prosperity of this locality and at the same time his efforts brought to him a good financial return. A native of Paris, France, he was born in the year 1832 and came of a people noted for longevity and for remarkable stature. The family was well-to-do and prominent in France, representatives of the name standing especially high in church circles. His father, Peter H. Fayart, was married and with his wife and son, Hippolyte E. Fayart, emigrated to the new world. This occurred in the year 1848. The subject of this review had pursued his education in different colleges of his native country and was seventeen years of age when the family sailed for America, the vessel in which they took passage dropping anchor in the harbor of New Orleans. They then proceeded up the Mississippi river and continued their journey until they arrived at the French settlement at Nauvoo. He had been educated for the priesthood, but abandoned the idea of entering the ministry. In St. Louis the father and son embarked in business in the manufacture of shoes and in 1853 they came to Springfield, establishing a shoe shop on Adams street, where they continued business together for a time. Peter Fayart then opened up a store for the sale of custom-made shoes in the western part of the city and continued in trade there for many years, but retired from business about fifteen years prior to his death. For a time he resided on West Monroe street, where he erected a home and later he lived on South Ninth street. His death occurred in Springfield, but his wife passed away in Nauvoo, Illinois.
After removing to Springfield Hippolyte E. Fayart, as before stated, was associated in business with his father for a time and then the partnership was dissolved, the former continuing as a shoe-maker alone until he enlarged the business, extending the scope of his labors until he was at the head of a good retail shoe establishment. He represented this department of trade until the time of his death and in 1860 he erected the present building at NO. 416 East Adams street, where he remained for so many years. He carried a large and well selected stock of shoes and because of the excellence of his goods and his reasonable prices he secured a liberal patronage, which returned to him a very gratifying income.
Mr. Fayart erected a home on South Fourth street in Springfield and was married in this city to Miss Eugenie Jespierre, who was born in France in 1837 and is now residing at the old home place on Fourth street. They became the parents of four sons and one daughter, but the youngest, Louise, died in infancy, while Joseph died in Springfield at the age of thirty years; and Edward died at the age of six years. Those still living are: Eugene E. and Jules S., who are married and reside in Springfield.
In his political views Hippolyte E. Fayart was a Republican and took an active interest in the work of his party and in the extension of its influence. Upon that ticket he was elected to the position of alderman and served for one term, but was never an aspirant for office. Prominent in the ranks of the Masonic fraternity he was for many years a worthy exemplar of that craft and belonged to the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery, Public-spirited and progressive he was a co-operant in every measure which he believed would contribute to the general progress and improvement. His own life record was well worthy of emulation in many regards, proving what could be accomplished if one had the will to do and if honorable business methods were made the basis of mercantile activity. As his financial resources increased he purchases several pieces of property and erected a number of business blocks, as well as residences in Springfield, many of which he sold to good advantage.
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MAC Cosmetics Frost Lipstick in New York Apple
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on 12/6/2015 1:18:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
This is one of the few frosts that I like. It's a beautiful red that works well with muted, cool colours (Soft Summer). Paired with a dark, muted teal sweater, it's to die for. The catch is that it looks best when I conceal the red around my lips.
It works nicely as a red blush too.
on 11/16/2013 6:28:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I bought this because I was looking for a lipstick that was red-toned but not an actual red. I wanted something more suited for everyday wear. Wow is this ever a lovely colour! It's a pinky reddish colour that looks GORGEOUS on! And pale girls - don't be afraid to try this one! It brightens up my ivory skin without looking overpowering or too theatrical. It almost looks luminescent. I got 3 compliments within half an hour of wearing this colour! When you want a bright colour but not crazy bold red, this is your go to colour. It does wear off kind of fast, but it doesn't bother me considering the beautiful, unique colour. Another great colour courtesy of MAC.
on 12/13/2011 7:19:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I really wanted to like this one. It's a very pretty color that shows up quite bright. My problem is that it fades fast, which is unlike other MAC frost lipsticks that generally last all day. It leaves a hideous pink ring around my lips when it fades. Gunna send it back!
on 7/31/2010 3:50:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I got this as a back to MAC. Once again, this looked far different in the store, it had more of a berry/red color, as time went on it turned an orange/brown/red on me. I actually like the gold frost in this lippie, but the color didn't work for me. Once you use MAC's lustre formula lipsticks you just can't put anything else on...they all seem to drag. Back to Sophisto, but I'll hang on to this for the fall/winter.
EDIT: Came back to give this some lippies. I LOVE this color. It just works perfectly with my coloring now. Warm/sorta tan/blonde. It come up more of a fuschia/pink/berry/red now than it did before. It brightens my face...I'm a few years older now than when I reviewed it before, maybe now I need that 'lift' of color and this does it. It is a complicated color and I've always liked colors that are not just pink or red. Also, I'm a true sucker for frost lippies...to me they give more depth rather than matte.
on 3/14/2009 8:50:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I went to MAC in search of a good lipstick/lipglass combo to achieve a bright raspberry red. The MA suggested this lipstick paired with VGVI lipglass among a few other things but this by far was the winner! The texture of the l/s is amazing and the color, even on its own, is stunning. It can be applied lightly for a pretty, somewhat sheer look, or applied heavily for a more dramatic effect. I will definitely purchase this again!
on 7/24/2008 10:12:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
New York Red, where have you been all my life? I have been searching for the perfect deep berry red lipstick and think I've finally found it! I often passed over it at the MAC counter because in the tube it looked way too dark for me but decided to try it on and could not believe how much I adore it! I LOVE red lipsticks but this is more of a dark metallic berry pink with slight red undertones on me. I usually layer several lipsticks to get the look that I get with this one color and am very pleased to have finally found a deep berry pink that looks good on my NC25 skin. It's perfect for days when I want to have a simple yet polished look . Looks great with a wash of MAC's orb on my eyes, black liner and lots of black mascara. If you normally don't do reds at all, try this one!
on 5/1/2006 5:46:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Way too dark for me. Im pale - and I wanted something for a "night look", and tried this - SO didnt work on me. I dont even think the color is that cute when applied. :(
on 2/9/2006 4:53:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This is an absolutely gorgeous red lipstick. I'm fair skinned and I think this is perfect for those with fair and cool skin who want a red lipstick that isn't garish or too warm but want something more vibrant than a deep burgundy red. I would describe it as a rich blue-toned red with a pinkish pearly finish and I think the texture is marvellous. I have Sandy B, which is another Frost textured lipstick, but whereas I need lip balm underneath Sandy B to avoid a dry matte frosted finish, this Frost lipstick has a lot more moisture to it and looks far more succulent and pouty on the lips even without balm underneath. A must-have sexy pinky red!
For pairing ideas, this lipstick matches beautifully with NARS Outlaw blush and I adore it with MAC Patina eye shadow.
on 8/5/2004 3:43:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I couldn't be any happier with this lipstick. Worn on its own it's a nice berry colour with a little shimmer, with MAC Cherry lipliner it turns blue-red. Suits my cool FFF complexion perfectly and is ideal for a retro siren look if you don't like matt red lipsticks.
on 4/13/2004 6:23:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
This is the first red or semi-red lipstick I've been able to wear...successfully. I'm still in shock actually. I've tried for years to find a red that wouldn't overpower me. I have golden blonde hair, blue eyes and yellow undertones. Most reds were either too dark, too orange/brown, too bright or too blue toned. I'd say this is more blue toned but in a good way...it makes my teeth look really white. I can't wear cool lipstick shades so it's more on the neutral side than cool. I admit that I was scared when I opened the tube and saw it. It looked more like a medium/deep hot pink shimmer. But when applied on the lips (without a liner), it's a beautiful red with slight pink undertones and gold shimmer. It does NOT look fuschia in the least (like MAC O did! LOL!). When I pair it with a brownish toned liner, the pink is cancelled out and it's just a lovely red. Paired with MAC Mahogany liner, it's a deep red. I like that the shimmer is very subtle...I was nervous about red AND shimmer. I've always thought red looked best when creamy or matte. I stand corrected. On another positive note, I finally found a way for Chanel Spark to work for me! I put it over New York Apple and the combo looks so lovely!
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Environment and food production
TPP-like proposals in the RCEP could undermine environmental protection efforts and make food production more difficult for small-scale farmers in developing countries.
Polluters could challenge environmental laws
The RCEP is unlikely to include any enforceable commitments by governments to international environment agreements. This is a missed opportunity to improve conservation and address climate change.
The potential inclusion of investor rights to sue governments will mean that big polluters – such as global mining companies – will have extra rights available to challenge governments for environmental protection policies or action against climate change.
Small-scale farmers kept from swapping seeds
TPP-like proposals in the RCEP would make it more difficult for small-scale farmers in developing countries to save and exchange seeds with each other as they have done for centuries.
The proposed rules would facilitate patenting of plants and seeds for corporations and are based on the 1991 UPOV Convention, which Australia has already signed. However, other RCEP countries have not.
Small scale farmers in developing countries do not have the same capacity as larger corporations to use the legal system to either receive intellectual property rights or defend themselves if they are accused of an infringement.
These rules would also make these farmers more vulnerable to exploitation by corporations as they often do not have the capacity to prove if a seed variety was already existing in their area.
Learn more
- Why are small-scale farmers protesting the RCEP? AFTINET, March 2017
- Time for progressive fair trade policies, Dr Patricia Ranald, Sydney Morning Herald, January 2017
- What does RCEP mean for farmers' seeds in Asia? Grain, March 2016
- TPP: This Election Could Decide If Companies Can Sue Australia Over Environmental Policy New Matilda, June 2016
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I'm drunk and I drink and I drink and I'm drunk. Nothing stops the urge to not feel the reality of who I am. I work so hard to form an image of perfection and sometimes wonder if that image is my own demise. Have I lied so long to myself that I have utterly forgotten or neglected the truth. The racing thoughts of criticism belittling my every move. All positives eviscerated within a moments notice in order to make way for all that is wrong with me. The constant need to know that I'm ok. I am ok. I'm better then ok, I'm great. Why wouldn't I be?! Life is suburb and the drunken nights, endless friends and random escapades ensure that all is well.
The stares of concern are nothing more then envy towards all that I've accomplished. Relishing the energy and festering in the latest obsession of whatever it could possibly be now. Whether it be writing , working, baking, gardening, whatever it is, it will be amazing. Ingenious by far, to say the least! How could I possibly keep all this to myself. I need to let it out as it burst inside me like bubble just waiting to be popped. Endless talent and knowledge just hidden away in a manic state raging to be shared and recognized.
All the while praying for normalcy.Hoping all the while, someone can contain the wild and destructive beast slithering within me. Everything in me wants to destroy all that is beautiful while embracing it at the same time. The mind of rapid cycling bipolar disorder takes over the true you and embeds itself within your mind. Holding you hostage to your thoughts and uncontrollable desires. Making all that is good seem wrong and all that is bad seem right. Fighting to let loose and knowing that once you do you will regret it at some point in the future. Holding on to the you that's inside and praying the mania doesn't take over….the battle continues.


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CORVALLIS, Ore. - At the end of the working day Tuesday, Oregon State had received applications for a total of 9,700 tickets to attend the January 1 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, it was announced by Director of Ticket Operations Matt Munnely.
The Beavers have an allotment of 17,500 tickets to sell for the Fiesta Bowl. Tickets are priced at $75.00 apiece.
Oregon State will play Notre Dame at 73,471-seat Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, starting at 5:30 p.m. on January 1.
For the details of the specific ticket policies, an application and how to order, fans should refer to OSU's Fiesta Bowl Central, or call Oregon State's athletic department bowl hotline at 541-737-4144. Fans can fax an application to 541-737-7895. Fans wishing to become a Beaver Athletic Scholarship Fund donor can do so by calling 541-737-2370.
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Just a hint at the level of detail in Super Pro K.O. v3's Platinum Sky City Stadium. I took a bunch of reference shots from San Diego's Qualcomm's Stadium last time I attended Comic Con. Between this and New York Comic Con, you may recognize a bunch of stuff in this background to this volume.
Things I love about this spread: The Action Slamson toys, the ticket stubs, even Mr. Info's "Before the Bell Pre-Show" filming. It's all in attempt to make this world much more believable than anything I've drawn before.


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I decided to create this blog to share my experiences, thoughts, and lessons through my cancer journey. As I have discovered veganism, good books, and inspiring arts along the way, this is a delicious, thought provoking, and creative healing journey.
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Sacred Woman
If Crazy Sexy Diet was written by Erykah Badu, Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit by Queen Afua would be it. Where Crazy Sexy Diet is written in magazine-style, Sacred Woman is a manual of how to self-heal the female body focussing on the womb. Why start with healing at the womb? Queen Afua believes that beginning with the womb helps to heal the world of its problems as well as the spiritual, physical, and emotional body of the woman. The book really gave me an insight into the spirituality of Erykah Badu who is one of my favourite singers/artists and an observer of the ancient Khemitic (Egyptian faith). (Listen to the Baduism Live album where she talks about the ankh, ancient Khemitic symbol for life.) She is also listed as a 'Sacred Beauty Contemporary' in Sacred Woman and has a quote praising the book on the first page. (Erykah Badu is also licensed as a Holistic Health Practitioner which follows the "professional footsteps" of Queen Afua and precedes those of Crazy Sexy Diet author Kris Carr.)
What do these 3 women have in common? Holistic health practitioners.
Like Crazy Sexy Diet, Sacred Woman focuses on the foods we eat (mostly raw vegan is recommended, although Queen Afua does not use this term), juicing, cleansing, colonics, meditation at an altar, and yoga. At first, I wondered if Kris Carr rewrote Sacred Woman as Crazy Sexy Diet because her tips were so similar to those of Queen Afua. Sacred Woman was quite dense and detailed and, at times, I felt a bit lost wondering what exactly was the bigger picture. This book is like a whole course on Africentric (more specifically Khemitic) spirituality, womb healing, nutrition, and alternative healing practices. Queen Afua uses an instructive, very prescriptive, and disciplined plan (she recommends rising at 4 to 6 am everyday to begin the healing program) that is a series of 9 Gateways of Initiation to be completed over several weeks for each one. One may interpret this book as trying to convert one to practice a particular religion, yet on page 133 Queen Afua depicts how women of nine faiths (Christianity, Yoruba, Nubian/Khamitic, Rastafari, Islam, Hari Krishna, Hebrew Israelite, Buddhism, and Aboriginal) may find a connection to this text. Sacred Woman is very specific with such things as the elements, oils, prayers, colour visualizations, and herbal tonics designed for each gateway. Other more general practices which apply to all the gateways include libations, prayers, fire breaths, and chants. I did not read the entire book but stopped at page 137 since Queen Afua devoted the next 225 pages of very detailed rituals, recipes, homeopathic, and herbal recommendations for each Gateway. Each Gateway has creative suggestions that I like too for literature, movement, music, and even hairstyles to celebrate the woman. I find many of her suggestions helpful but it is a lot to wrap my head around. This healing plan does have some proven effectiveness since it shrunk the uterine fibroids of A. Breeze Harper, the author of Sistah Vegan: Black Female Vegans Speak on Food, Identity, Health, and Society. Click here to listen to her speak about how Sacred Woman helped her. There is some "taken for granted"-ness in Sacred Woman that the reader fully understands Queen Afua's healing philosophy. It feels a lot like getting a textbook for a course that you know bits and pieces about without having an instructor to guide you through. Nevertheless, I am interested in reading more Queen Afua books like Heal Thyself which I thought Sacred Woman was when I first bought it in Harlem. Perhaps, a re-read or comparison of other works will help me to gain a better understanding.
Coming Up Next: Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food by Gene Baur and God, Faith, and Health: Exploring the Spirituality-Healing Connection by Jeff Levin, Ph.D.
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Graphic designer Jyo John Mullor created an eccentric collection of glasses that replace the wearer's eyes with a set of animal eyes. Crafted with the designer's famed out-of-the-box thinking, these glasses are perfect for Halloween costumes or fashion week.
This line of sunglasses follows the artist's collection of equally outlandish helmets that look as if the human head is exposed to the outdoor elements. Continuing with that level of bizarre thinking, Mullor created this line of sunglasses that focus on the eyes of various animals. The animal eyes are sourced from a diverse set of species from alligators to snow leopards.
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Every February, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition comes to Charleston, and spokeswoman Ashley Slain says it's not just 100 paintings of the same duck, like some may think.
So much more than that. We love the outdoor sporting aspect, and we have so many great vendors and exhibitors that come. They have high-end trips and guides and equipment, and just so many neat things to show off.
Slain says the Expo brings in an influx of out-of-state tourists, benefiting the state's economy.
We estimate that 60 percent or so are from out-of-town, 40 percent are local, so that is a huge hit. Some of our folks have been here since Sunday or Monday, they stay the whole week. The majority of them do stay and pay lodging. They're eating in the restaurants, they are shopping in the stores–that benefits everyone.
This year is the 29th year of the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, which locals call SEWE, Slain says the Expo entertains at least 35,000 people from out-of-town, as well as the locals. One impressive show, Slain says, is "Living With Wolves," which performers took a while to prepare for.
They spent six years living with a pack of wolves out in the Idaho wilderness, and they really studied the habits of these wolves and their whole hierarchy within the pack. It is an amazing presentation. They'll be doing that twice at the Gilliard again this weekend.
The Gilliard Auditorium is one of Charleston's premiere spots for entertainment, shows and presentations.
Governor Nikki Haley made a stop in Charleston Thursday for the Expo and took questions from the media.


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This afternoon we've done most of the tiling needed in the downstairs bathroom, having also put in the skirting boards. There are about another dozen tiles needed, but they're all cut ones, and we didn't really have the energy to embark on a round of measuring, cutting, and fixing at the end of it all, so it'll wait. They are, however, looking good, and I reckon the room is only one more day's work from being finished.
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90% of business comes through aggregator channels, so this is a fantastic opportunity to work for one the UK's fastest growing insurers in the FTSE 250 and to lead in delivering profitable new business volumes and strategic channel developments.
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To deliver against the business plan for aggregator related activity by managing key relationships with the price comparison sites and internal stakeholders.
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Work with Decision Science and Marketing performance to improve and develop the data we receive from the price comparison sites to enable us to enhance our proposition and pricing capabilities.
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Now Seeking Community Support via Kickstarter, Project "V" is a Global & Social Super App designed to Connect People through Surrounding Events!
Colorado City, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2018 -- Business and Law Students from around the United States are jointly developing a revolutionary super application that will be a game changing social app. They are calling it 'Project V' and this super app is designed to connect people through the events taking place in their surroundings. Moreover, they are raising half a million dollars for this inspiring project via Kickstarter and they are welcoming everyone from around the world to support them in this recently launched crowdfunding campaign.
"100% Veteran Created App to unite people and we have already produced tons of products for the app." Said the spokesperson of Project V, while introducing this project to the Kickstarter community. "We are getting good offers from venture capitalists, who wish to buy our app but we do not want this project to become something else and that is exactly why we need your support on Kickstarter." he added.
The app is currently in its software development stage and these dedicated students have run out of funds. They are therefore raising funds on Kickstarter's crowdfunding platform and they are offering a gold membership privilege for 2 years to the backers pledging $100 or more.
The Kickstarter Campaign is located on the web at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/318981223/100-veteran-created-app-to-unite-people and supporters from around the world can back this project by making generous pledges and donations. All the founders of this app are university students and army veterans and they are welcoming everyone to participate generously in the fundraising campaign. More details are available on the Kickstarter campaign page of the project.
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Project V is an inspiring upcoming super app that will reshape the way social apps operate in the modern day world. Created by American business and law graduate students as well as military veterans, the project is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and it is seeking generous community support.
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In light of the big severance contract Hewlett-Packard
Maybe in most instances they are carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities as careful stewards, but in too many cases they seem to be merely looking out for their fellow executives. After all, many board members run other companies with their own boards, and if they start bucking the chummy camaraderie, they just might find their own compensation and benefits challenged.
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Executive employment agreements typically spell out, exactly, under what conditions compensation, bonuses, benefits, perks, and severance packages will be awarded. But too often, all that seems to go out the window and new agreements are written so that golden parachutes with platinum ripcords and palladium-lined crash helmets are handed out. It's more like the Monty Python skit where they're tortured with the comfy chair.
Hurd isn't the only executive to get a sweet deal upon exiting and leaving his company a shambles. Countrywide Financial CEO Angelo Mozilo reportedly got $115 million in severance despite his role in the mortgage lender's downfall and the subprime mortgage debacle, although he did give up $38 million worth of the package. And American International Group
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Sometimes there's no scandal associated with a departure, at least none publicly disclosed, but you're left scratching your head anyway. Recently, Molina Healthcare's
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In the years since Sarbanes-Oxley was passed, we were supposed to see a more careful accounting of shareholder money. Maybe we've seen a few more "material deficiency" notices included in filings, but has it really resulted in better stewardship by the boards?
There's a three-legged stool here and each leg is wobbly. Executives are not performing up to expectations; boards are rewarding management for misfeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance; and shareholders are shirking their duties when it comes time for proxy voting.
Our boards are broken and they need fixing. We can do more than just rail about excessive pay and outrageous severance deals. Every year you get a chance to decide who sits on the board of directors, and if your company's board is broken, vote the bums out!
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Now onto the fun stuff..The polishes I bought while I was abroad! First up A-England Polishes!
I love Princess Sabra and Saint George so much that I bought doubles! A-England holographic polishes are seriously to DIE for. I cannot get over the gorgeous effect they had and the formula is also superb.
The new Holy Grail, Beauty Never Fails and She Walks in Beauty. I cannot wait to try these beauties and layer them with other polishes in my collection. They are gorgeous in the bottle!
Ophelia and Lady of Shallot are Gothic Beauties and Galahad was a creme I just simply needed in my collection!
I LOVE A-England and am so excited to have all of these new beauties in my collection.
I love the Gold Mine Glitter and cannot wait to try the Limited Edition polish on the far right!
Last we have Models Own Polishes!
From the Mirrorball collection: (Left two) Dancing Queen and Freak Out. From the Wonderland Collection (Right two): Blizzard and Southern Lights
From the Ice Cream Sundae Collection: Jade Stone and Lilac Dream. From the Heidi Kandi Collectino: Ibiza Mix
I hope you enjoyed my Haul Post! I am super excited to be back and try out all these gorgeous polishes. I know I have a bunch of catching up to do, but I promise I won't disappoint. Keep watch, Pretty in Paint will be back and better than ever!


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RSPCA NSW has Australia's biggest squad of law enforcement officers dedicated to policing offences against animals. There are 30 inspectors in NSW – 15 in the Sydney metropolitan area and 15 located in regional areas around the state.
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1979, RSPCA Inspectors have the power to remove animals from owners who are cruel, neglectful or indifferent to their animals' suffering. Inspectors investigate more than 12,000 complaints every year. Many of these complaints are dealt with on the spot by educating owners of their responsibility. The cruelty cases are referred to the courts for prosecution.
RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints against all kinds of animals in all kinds of situations. The most common complaints are failure to provide adequate food, veterinary treatment and adequate shelter.
Inspectors also investigate pet shops, sale yards, abandoned animals, drought stricken livestock, tethered animals, hoarders – people with more animals than they can look after and acts of intentional harm and cruelty.
In 2007/2008 financial year our Inspectorate received 6,401 insufficient food and water complaints, and investigated a further 13,649 complaints, with 835 charges made against 129 defendats.
Rocky, a Kelpie cross, was seized by RSPCA NSW after a concerned member of the public reported a very skinny dog in the neighbourhood. On of our Inspectors, Claire, followed up on the report and found Rocky in the backyard of a house. He was in extremely poor health and although he was emaciated with his ribs clearly visible, his gentle nature shone through. Inspector Kendall brought Rocky back to the shelter where he received some much deserved attention during his stay at the RSPCA. He was nursed back to a healthy weight and body condition.
His owners were prosecuted and pleaded guilty. Rocky was surrendered to RSPCA NSW. A healthy, happy Rocky was put up for adoption. Despite his history of neglect, Rocky's good nature ensured he found a home quickly. His new owners keep in touch with the RSPCA staff that cared for him. Finally Rocky has been given a second chance at a life he deserves.
RSPCA Superhero Ball 2009- raising funds for our RSPCA NSW Inspectorate
Formally known as the Paws for Celebration Ball, this year's RSPCA annual gala event has been 'supersized'. Gone are the stuffy chairs and tables, three course dinner and live auctions – replaced by a cocktail-style event with food and drink included in the reduced ticket price. And we're not talking cocktail frankfurts and a glass of chardonnay. Substantial, welfare-friendly food will be circulating all night along with a bevy of beverages to whet even the most parched participant.
Replacing the live auction items – which the same six people tend to bid on every year – is a cavalcade of interactive games. For $5, $10, $20 or $50, you might pick up a prize in the bat cave, win a car on the Noble Toyota Tree or jostle the joker to give up some goodies. Each time you play, you are assisting the RSPCA and you stand the chance to win amazing prizes including holidays, a car (courtesy of Noble Toyota), a scooter and so much more.
Dress is black tie or, if you feel the need for speed, come dressed as your favour superhero... or just wear your undies on the outside. Come mingle with animal-friendly celebrities and superheroes.
There is a serious cause behind this event. We are hoping to raise $60,000 on the night to purchase an Emergency Response Vehicle for our inspectors. You might have seen the Scooby rescue on the news - if not, don't miss the the full story on tonight's RSPCA Animal Rescue! - our Inspectors worked for five days straight and had to call in favours from the fire brigade, mine safety experts and commercial drillers to assist in this operation. In that same week, our inspectors attended nine rescues. An Emergency Response Vehicle would have made the operations a lot easier.
Watch RSPCA Inspectors being interviewed on the Channel 7's Sunrise Morning Show >
Please help us help our very own Superheroes and have some fun doing it. The event is open to everyone – not just our dedicated supporters – so bring a friend or find a friend on the night!
Tickets are $150 which includes all drinks, food and live entertainment. And remember to bring a pocket full of change to play our interactive games and bid on our silent auctions.
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Etsy Trends And Beyond
There is always something trending on Etsy you may just not know how to know what. Fortunately, Etsy has a page that shows what the current trends are: Trending on Etsy There you will see some of what is popular at the moment on Etsy. Now that is not to say that it will be trending long term.
Magazines are also a good way to see what is popular and trending. Internet magazines are usually more up to date than print. Look around the net and see what magazines or ezines are published for your craft. Next time you go out shopping look around to what people are wearing and accessorizing.
I'll be the first one to admit that it is difficult to keep up with trends. However that is the one thing that will help you to increase your views and sales. If nothing else try and keep up with reoccurring trends such as holiday fashions, birthstone colors and anniversary gifts by year.
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Website: http://www.triviacrisp.com
Online trivia game, built using Meteor.js and React. Features solo game, head-to-head game and multiplayer mode. I was inspired to build this by a friend who likes to create customized board/trivia games. Since the games he created used online trivia sites for questions, I realized I could make the task of managing the games easier by creating a site to house questions and keep track of players and scores. The site went through several iterations before it arrived at its current state.
I settled on Meteor.js as a development platform because it offered integration with MongoDB and user authentication out of the box. Even better, I found an excellent starter boilerplate called Pup by the company Clever Beagle that rolled in user creation and authentication by email and oauth, authenticated routing, and MongoDB collection creation all together. Awesome.
Since the Pup boilerplate included React Bootstrap, I decided to use Bootstrap as much as possible for the UI components, since it saved me development time and created nice visual consistency. For layout (especially the category and player select layout), I used CSS Grid with a Flexbox fallback. For the game wheel, I used the fantastic Winwheel.js library – many thanks to the developer for such a fun, customizable wheel component. For animations, I used the excellent React Flip Move library to animate player standings and category selection and React Transition Group for some CSS UI animation fun.
In the future, I would like to add some fun branding to the game, show player statistics, and most of all, make use of React Native to make this into a native app for iOS and Android. I think this game would make a great app, and I'm excited to learn how to build one.
The code for the site in its current form is available to view on GitHub.


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I headed into Vancouver yesterday to hand in my documents to get my work visa from the Chinese consulate. Everything seems to be in order, so I can pick up the visa on Tuesday after it has been processed.
It was quite interesting though to compare the French and Chinese consulates. When I went to get my French visa, I was maybe 3rd in line, and it took me over an hour to talk to the lady behind the counter. At the Chinese consulate I was 25th in line, and after only 30 minutes I was able to talk to one of the two ladies. Talk about efficiency! So far, this seems to bode well for my time in China.
This of course is not to mention the anal security guard (ex-foreign legion?) at the French consulate who freaked out because I opened the door. Apparently I was supposed to wait for it to fully close, then ring a buzzer, then he would open the door and permit me to enter. I think our entry barely registered on the security guard at the Chinese consulate. The French consulate had a large French flag in the corner, a replicate bust of Marianne, and tourist brochures with the Eiffel Tower prominently placed on the front. The Chinese consulate had photos of their space program, a tourist video (in Mandarin with Chinese subtitles) playing on the TV, and a sign stating that "spitting, eating, and drinking" were forbidden.
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I still prefer French fries to Chinese fires.
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Make that Chinese FRIES,
- 9:48 p.m. PDT
ah, yes, i remember...i should've known what France would be like when i tried to get my visa in Boston... i went during *normal* operating hours, but not when they process visa applications...that only happens for, like, 2 hours in the morning. so i filled out all the paperwork, left it there, and had to come back on a certain day in a certain narrow time range and pick it up the following week. p.s. got your message. it was so weird to hear your voice again...it's been over 2 years, eh? --cindy
- 8:34 p.m. PDT
Don't knock Chinese fries, these are succulent earthworms, lightly dusted with cilantro, then touched with basil and then deep fried. Umm good.
- 7:01 p.m. PDT
- Stephen said...
They'll be interesting in any case.
- 10:33 a.m. PDT


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Last year, staffingindustry.com reported that 69% of survey respondents are not measuring quality of hire (QoH). Yet, according to the same survey, "Of the companies that measure quality of hire, 85 percent believe doing so has a positive impact on hiring quality and nearly half believe there is a significant impact." This information was obtained from a Hudson RPO and HRO Today Institute global benchmarking report.
Prior to the last five years, quality of hire wasn't at the forefront when it came to HR metrics. Job matching service The Ladders published a report citing that "difficulties like measuring performance over long periods of time, tying the resulting analysis back to recruitment processes or sources, and collaborating across organizational boundaries have created implementation obstacles for large and small companies alike" when it comes to measuring quality of hire. The recent surge in quality of hire importance may be due to the increase in competition for top talent. Though the predicted Baby Boomer retirement surge has held off a little longer than originally expected, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to attain and retain high performers. Coupled with the plethora of valuable talent management systems now at our disposal, taking advantage of the benefits that measuring quality of hire can bring to the table is just plain common sense.
The Ladders report also provided several metrics that are used to measure and analyze quality of hire:
Key Quality of Hire Measures:
- Hiring Manager Surveys
- New Hire Surveys
- Retention/Attrition
- Performance Evaluations
- Promotions
- Number of First-Year Hires in High-Potential Programs
Analytical Potential:
- Assess the quality of new hires and of recruitment and onboarding processes
- Differentiate new-hire candidate sources
- Determine contribution to the company made by the recruitment function/individual recruiters
An HP saying, varied as it has been regurgitated over the years, is that you can't manage or improve what you don't measure. If you want to improve your quality of hire statistics, you need to take the time to implement a system to track and analyze performance.
Traci Kingery, PHR is an HR Professional and freelance writer based in the Midwest, specializing in immigration and talent management. When she's not improving unemployment, she keeps busy with her husband and four children.


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Obama finally gets serious about bringing KSM to justice Articles / Opinion Editorials
Authors: J.D. GORDON
President Obama's whirlwind campaign stop in Afghanistan this week, exactly a year after Usama Bin Laden's death, may make the commander in chief appear tough in punishing those responsible for the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. But looks can be deceiving.
As we proudly celebrate the Freedom Tower reclaiming New York's skyline, literally rising from the ashes of America's darkest day, and recall the sense of justice that Navy SEALs gave us one year ago this week, we still have some unfinished business at Guantanamo to take care of.
After Mr. Obama tried his best to close the Gitmo detention facilities and derail military commissions, the president has now reluctantly pressed the "re-set" button for the trial of accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) and four alleged co-conspirators.


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When PlayStation Portable (PSP) was first launched by Sony in 2005, the Nintendo DS, which was launched earlier in 2004, gave it a tough competition. The PSP was a great gaming console, and used Sony's optical UMD (Universal Media Disc) format exclusively as its storage media. It had a large LCD screen with great multimedia functionality and wireless networking. Its main competitor the Nintendo DS, on the other hand, had a clamshell design with dual screens and the bottom screen had touchscreen abilities. The DS also had a microphone and Wi Fi capabilities- a bit too much for the PSP to handle. Nevertheless, Sony sold millions of pieces to those who recognized its advanced graphics. In 2006 a slimmer and lighter version of the Nintendo DS, the DS Lite, hit the markets. Sony's answer to the DS Lite was the PSP Slim and Lite ( PSP 2000) which was launched in 2007. The PSP 2000 was a slimmer and lighter version of the earlier PSP. It was faster, and enabled one to play by connecting it to a TV. Recently, Sony launched its latest gaming console, the PSP 3000. Although, outwardly the PSP 3000 looks similar to the PSP 2000, what can it do that the PSP 2000 cannot? Would the PSP 2000 buyer upgrade to the PSP 3000?
Inspite of the external similarities, the PSP 3000 comes with some extra features. The display is brighter and the contrast ratio is higher. It is also more responsive and has a wider range of colors. It also comes with anti-reflective technology. The video output uses the interlaced format and there is also a microphone that the PSP 2000 lacked. This means that the new PSP will display better brightness and color contrast in a fully lit-up environment.
The PSP 3000 is 6.63 inches wide, 2.81inches high and 0.63 inches thick as compared to the 0.9 inches thickness of the PSP 2000. It weighs about 6.7 ounces. The high glossy surface of the piano black model makes it susceptible to smudging. If you hate smudges, you can go in for the silver model which has a matte surface, although the screen remains glossy.
The front face looks similar to the PSP 2000 with the 4.3″ LCD widescreen with 480 x 272 pixels. Except for a slight difference in the lower row of buttons, every other button is the same. This includes the four navigation buttons on the left, the four characteristic controller-like buttons on the right with cross, triangle, square and circle icons. Then there are the buttons for controlling the volume and brightness with the home and start buttons at the bottom of the display. The microphone is located below the display. As usual the AV cum headphone jack is situated at the bottom side and the USB slot is on the top side.
The UMD is Sony's self-designed storage media for all its gaming consoles. This special format can store around 1.8 GB of data, be it movies of games. If you buy a bundled version such as the Ratchet and Clank Entertainment bundle, it consists of 'National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets' and 'Size Matters', which is a move and game UMD respectively. If you just rely on UMDs for movies, you may be disappointed, as finding a movie UMD is a big challenge. Even if you find a few, the choice is limited.
The alternative to this is Sony's self-designed (again) flash media, the Memory Stick Duo. MS Duo cards come in capacities of 1 GB through 16 GB. These may be included in a bundled version, but you can also buy them separately at a reasonable cost. The MS Duo card enables you to store your favorite movies, photos and music files to be viewed on the PSP.
Apart from playing games and watching movies, you can connect your PSP to your PC and transfer media files, including games. The 3.5 mm headphone connector allows you to use your stereo headphones to listen to your favorite music. You can make Skype to Skype free calls or even make paid Skype calls to your friends' cell phones. The advantage of having the integrated mic is that you don't need a headset with a mouthpiece. The PSP 3000 is Wi Fi enabled, so you can browse the web, although it is slow and cluttered. You can also listen to Shoutcast streaming internet radio, but this is a plug-in to the browser.
Out of the many disappointing things about the PSP 3000, one is Sony's stiffness in using its own storage media such as the UMD and the MS card, which leaves you with very little choice. Also, using the browser is cumbersome, and limiting,
Although the screen's brightness is perked up, it is reported to take its toll on the 1,200mAh battery time. So, with only a few marginal differences, it cannot be ascertained whether PSP 2000 owners will go in for an upgrade.
The new PSP 3000, that was launched this October, will cost $169 for a standalone piece and comes bundled with UMDs and an MS card for $200. The PSP 3000 has gathered some die-hard fans due to its enhanced graphics and wide choice of games for all age groups, and the Nintendo DS lacks both these features.


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It was truly one of the most beautiful February days. Results from today's Sweetheart Runs are here.
In that 10 MIle – Douglas Hegley/1:02:54 and Linda Green/1:11:47
In the 10K – Scott Davis – 38:03 and Leah Pustovar/42:17
In the 5K – Brian Maas/19:50 and Maria Valentin/22:47
Complete results for each race can be found at