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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fall Colors
Oak Sonnet
© 2010 Rolland G. Smith
The rusted Oaks still hold their foliage
While other trees have shed to silhouette!
Are leafy hoards, now dead, a sacrilege?
Or does the Oak hold leaves as amulet?
Soon Winter's wind unlocks and leaves release
But still, we'll not, know why, this is the way
For Oaks have always had a staying peace
That knowledge cannot change or castaway.
The Druids saw their Oaks as sacred trees
And to them prayed for guidance and support,
But that meant not they must release their leaves
To be the fall the way most trees abort.
The mighty Oaks and man are much the same.
When ready we release what we became.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Fall Again
Fall has arrived in both my mind and in my environs. The gold's and oranges have emerged into a colorful display and then quickly let go of their brilliance in a singular moment of loss as they drop to the ground. A zephyr breeze is the usual pallbarer to their surface grave.
A week ago I had a clean green lawn. Today I have a mottled variegated patina of fluffy oak and maple leaves that festoon the ground canvas that used to be grass clear.
I live in an apple-growing region of New York State. I've already walked in an apple orchard and picked a succulent fruit to enjoy in its pristine freshness. There is nothing like it. The aroma of apples permeates the valleys and mountainsides of my region. If nothing else, it is the harbinger of fall.
Poetry is a perfect way to describe fall.
O fleeting, splendid bright, October's dazzling light
Long hidden in the buds of birth below the green.
An ecstasy of eye's ability to see
What nevermore and ever will again be seen.
Tiara wreaths of crimson reds and sienna.
Robes of rusted browns; ensigns tanned in saffron hue,
Waving standards of the oak, the birch and maple,
The ash and aspen, just before their leaf's adieu.
Blowing in a pruning breeze, colors drop away,
Not to die but to decorate the frosted fall
And celebrate the shedding cloak of summer's sheen
Before the dancing flakes of snow will white enthrall.
Colors are the chorus, the season's change in sound.
Scarlet, a crispy snap, Jasmine's much more frail;
Maroons rustle in the breath of a bouncing wind
And lingering greens help the harmonies prevail.
The leaves of fall, the garland crowns of wooded land
Attune to the life of man by the breaths we share.
The exhale of one, the inhale of the other,
A symbiotic natural grace within the air.
Keep thy palette bright, October, drop no more leaves
Least not until appreciation passes by
And then, the comfort of your flower quilt will warm
A winter day with thanks the way you beautify.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Medicine Man or Women?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sound and Color
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Boss
Throughout the years of our career employments or in what we call a profession we all meet many people who are our colleagues and who are our bosses and sometimes they become our friends.
I've come to the conclusion in my later years that it is not easy to be a boss. It's not easy to assuage the wants, needs and emotions of people you try to manage and supervise and encourage them to give the best performance out of their innate and experiential abilities.
I've had some bosses who I thought were inadequate to the position. They were nice people, but were, in my mind and experience at the time, elevated to the Peter Principal precipice. The Peter principal is one that suggests people are often promoted to their level of incompetence.
We've all had that experience if we've worked more than one job.
The other day I had the pleasure of connecting and talking again to a man who was my boss nearly forty years ago. He's older now and so am I, but the strength of his thought and reason has not changed. He was tough then, but he was fair and that to me is the quintessential quality of a great managerial leader.
I'm not going to give you his name because I don't have his permission, but I am going to tell you what I think made him a great leader.
First of all it was his imagination and vision seeing the potential and the opportunity in something new while maintaining the ethic and dignity of an old and established profession.
Second it was his personal ability to write, observe and to know what was good reporting and a good story. He was and is an example for all who chose to see it. Some did not.
I thank my long time boss. I was successful because he was.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Coming Fall
Monday, September 20, 2010
Pentagon Buying books?
Friday, September 17, 2010
9/11 Friday
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Last Saturday was the 9th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. On the first anniversary I wrote a series of commentaries that aired on a television special program in New York.
This week on this blog I am posting five of the commentaries in remembrance and reflection.
Commentary three:
Some thoughts on understanding.
How do we begin to understand the deep desperation, the consuming hatred of the terrorists who viewed life with such little value and with so much darkness, they could not see a future beyond the deaths of thousands. What lesson did they hope to teach? It certainly is not one from the Koran. The true Islamic faith does not teach or preach terrorism.
There are no clean or clear answers to this question. There is only speculation with charges and accusations. Discernment is always difficult when tragedy is the precursor to reason. We must not forget that judgments grow from many seeds and if we plant the wrong seed, vengeance usurps justice and drags us to the level of the terrorist.
Some find comfort in God. Some look elsewhere. Some need to forgive, some need to blame and some need to hate. All need to heal and to rebuild from the empty holes in our hearts and at Ground Zero. And we still ask why and expect no answer we can understand.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9/11 Tuesday
Three days ago it was the 9th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. On the first anniversary I wrote a series of commentaries that aired on a television special program in New York.
This week on this blog I am posting five of the commentaries in remembrance and reflection.
Commentary Two:
Like many of you, I visited Ground Zero a number of times over the past year. I passed the wall of shrines at Trinity Church where flowers, letters, and photos are set in sacred reverence on a wrought iron fence.
Each tribute a collective jolt and individual pain reminding us of what we lost.
We prayed and tried to rescue those we thought might be alive and trapped beneath the tombs of debris. We cried as each body was recovered and still we hoped.
As the time passed our prayers of hope gave way to the horror of the numbers dead and the knowing that no one could survive. All we could do was to stand in silence as the flag draped bodies passed from the pit into the broken hearts of their families and we ached for those who would have no body to mourn and to bury.
Our leaders carried the war on terrorism to where it seemingly began. The civilized world said no to the inhumanity of terror and vowed to destroy the organizations that promote and encourage it as a means to a religious end.
The war is far from over, only the first year is over. Like many of you I will visit Ground Zero again and again.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Two days ago it was the 9th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. On the first anniversary I wrote a series of commentaries that aired on a television special program in New York.
This week on this blog I am posting five of the commentaries in remembrance and reflection.
Commentary One:
When the jolting tragedy of terror grips our lives, as it did on 9/11, there is nothing we can do to change it, to stop it. It happened so fast, so unexpected all we could do is triage our injured and our thoughts.
Terrorists are carriers of terror; their infecting actions amplify our fears and quickly remind us of our vulnerability.
The tears of loss, still today one year later, and the relief that some loved ones are safe, parallel our conflict of understanding why some live and some die.
The stories of neighbor helping neighbor, confirm our desire for community.
The whole story of the World Trade Center attack is not only one of death and dying, living and survival, it is a story of hopes and wishes, shattered dreams and shock.
In times of such destruction, values change rapidly. Things no longer have value. The acquired stuff of daily living is no match for the loss of a life.
There is never a quick end to tragedy. We learned that.
No easy answers to the wailed questions of why and no relief when cries have run out of tears.
It is not possible to hold each hand of so many so hurting even a year later.
All we can do, in this human family, is to be aware and to care.
There is something powerful in that and it heals.
Friday, September 10, 2010
L'Shana Tova
Good Morning or Afternoon or Evening, whenever you are reading this post.
There are some positive signs in the Universe:
The Florida pastor cancels plans to burn the Qur'an.
Trump offers to buy the proposed NYC Islamic Center site.
The New York Imam willing to discuss moving the mosque.
US shifts approach to deporting illegal immigrants.
Iran to release detained US hiker.
Serbia backs a compromise UN resolution on Kosovo.
US Marines free a ship from Somali pirates.
I don't know about you, but I think each of these possibilities, if completed, is a good sign for humanity.
L'Shana Tova.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Preacher's Plan
I've been thinking about the pastor in Florida who is making a name for himself by planning to publicly burn the Islamic holy book, The Koran.
What an idiot. Does he think he is acting to honor his God? Does he think his God needs him to place a judgement on a human religious belief? Does he think…sorry…I misspoke! He doesn't think at all. All he does is believe in the righteousness of his action, for his own purposes, and that is the quintessential problem of all fanatic believers; they don't think beyond the selfish action of their martyrdom.
It is fair and a given to say that all believers believe that their God is all knowing and all-powerful. So, given that accommodation does God need a pulpit instigator in Florida to burn some religious books in order to make a statement that the Koran is less of a belief or truth than the Bible? Or does God need an Imam to say go and die for Islam and kill innocents? Good grief!
Where do we get these people and how do we ever give them the power to be the authority in the adjudication of spiritual beliefs? These types are dogmatists in all beliefs and fantasy fanatics on the fringe of all religions.
It is time for we individuals, the loved emanations of the Divine, to take back our spiritual power of belief through the knowing of our own experience. We do not need the dogma of Church or Mosque or Temple to establish our personal sacredness before the heavenly throne of a loving presence. We can use those structures as holy places to pray, but we do not need them or evangelists to pray for our salvation. We do not need exhortations or the damnations of absolutists to frighten us into compliance of man-made beliefs. We only need ourselves and the temple within us.
Too often we are ready to accept a well-spoken Priest or Preacher or Imam or Rabbi who says it better than we can even though he or she is way off from what we instinctively know as truth.
Do not support these charlatans. Believe in yourself and the goodness you are. Believe in your power to transform, believe in your grace to love unconditionally, and your tolerance to accept all spiritual beliefs and then you will be true to the God of your choice. If that fits within your chosen belief system, wonderful. If not, THINK!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Woodsman's Saw
The afternoon was quiet in my rural neighborhood. The kids were back for their first day of school. The silence was noticeable. Actually I miss the kids presence, their bikes, their shouts; I miss the whole camaraderie of intermittent conversation.
The neighborhood kids, both boys and girls, don't spend a long time with us older folks, but they do exchange energy by their presence and share their enthusiasm and their expectations about school. In short sentences they will often talk about their hopes and wishes for the coming school year.
There was sadness today for me. Not a major one, but an emotional loss nonetheless.
I have two very tall pines near my house. If a strong ill wind blew through the mid-Hudson valley of New York State, I could have some problems. These tall pines, over a hundred feet, could succumb to high force winds and topple. I would not want my home to be in the way of the wind or the trees.
I had a tree guy come in and top the trees. It truly was sad to see them altered, but not go. The trees still stand, but only half of what they once were. I don't know if they will survive. I hope so, but I don't know what future years will offer.
I looked out today at the clear space where long pine branches once reached and cones hung at their tips to eventually drop for posterity; The blue of clear sky was in their stead.
I felt sad, even though I had talked to the tree quite awhile before the topping took place. I wanted it to understand that another force of nature could pull its roots and strength into a path of destruction and I might be in the way of its might. My conscience could not allow for that possibility.
Then mostly gentle forces known as gusts and a few roving zephyrs moved through my region today as part of a high-pressure system.
The once tall pine that used to sway with a shushing sound with passing gusts barely moved. I hope the tree understands.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Moon Pine
Moon Pine
© 2010 Rolland G. Smith
O' let me see below the pine
To where your heart is ever free.
Between the boughs and needled leaves
I see your light that's shared with me.
I am the Moon, a cratered orb,
That orbits Earth in cycled time.
Reminding all of humankind
You are a song, a dappled rhyme.
Monday, September 6, 2010
The Beginning of Fall
I had not planned on writing an observation about nature today, but it happened nonetheless.
Some leaves in my area are already changing to their fall festival refinement. Every time I see this, I wonder about the fall in my own life and will I in my cooling climate refinement of nouns, verbs and connecting phrases of poetry be able to splash as much momentary color as nature.
Poet Robert Frost did!
I've always loved what Frost wrote about the fall. I know it's not October, but it is still one of my favorite poems.
O hushed October morning mild,
Thy leaves have ripened to the fall;
To-morrow's wind, if it be wild,
Should waste them all.
The crows above the forest call;
To-morrow they may form and go.
O hushed October morning mild,
Begin the hours of this day slow,
Make the day seem to us less brief.
Hearts not averse to being beguiled,
Beguile us in the way you know;
Release one leaf at break of day;
At noon release another leaf;
One from our trees, one far away;
Retard the sun with gentle mist;
Enchant the land with amethyst.
Slow, slow!
For the grapes' sake, if they were all,
Whose leaves already are burnt with frost,
Whose clustered fruit must else be lost--
For the grapes' sake along the wall.
I hope you take the time to read his words slowly. Twice. Savor the cadence, taste the alternating couplets of his rhyme and then bask in the imagery of his eloquence.
And have a perfect Labor Day.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Hurricane Earl
Those who live in a hurricane's path know that it's coming and they'd better get away.
It is difficult for the rest of us to empathetically put ourselves in the shoes of those who live and love in the paths of such potential destruction. It is difficult, if not impossible, to feel the knowing fear of nature's force as you flee to seemingly safer ground and take with you the worries that all you left behind will be taken by an ill wind known well to so many.
In all things, we can find beauty, if we look for it. In all things we can find the lessons of life and the consequences of choice, but never when we are running for our lives. The looking and the infinite lessons whenever their realizations come must not diminish our compassion for those who cannot see it until their weather becomes a gentle climate.
My immediate suggestion is to use our collective power of dissipation and send the wind to calmer places. It can be done, if we believe it so. Join me.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Turn the Page
"Time to turn the page." I listened to President Obama the other night speaking to the American people that the combat phase of war in Iraq is over.
He said 50-thousand troops would remain in Iraq for support and training. 50-thousand of our sons and daughters; each one is authorized to carry a weapon; each one is vigilant and armed every time they move from place to place; each one is still in harms way from militant combatants who cannot see a peaceful future through their searing fire of hate.
There will be combat in Iraq. There will be American combat deaths despite the fact officially we are turning the page. Every soldier in Iraq knows it.
I am old enough to remember my childhood friends whose Fathers didn't return from Europe or the South Pacific. I remember similar sorrow when families where torn apart by the war in Korea. Ditto Vietnam, ditto Iraq war one, ditto Iraq war two, and ditto Afghanistan. You would think we'd get tired of dittos and death.
Some wars are necessary. Some wars are contrived. All wars are draped in the silk of patriotism for how else can we justify the sacrifice of our children and treasure?
All leaders who encourage and promote war are participants in crimes against humanity. I did not say "guilty of," I said "participants in" crimes against humanity for war is killing by nature. The archaic process of killing someone or a culture to lessen a threat or a movement or a belief is ludicrous.
The human race has been turning to new pages for a long time in order to put aside a bad taste or a bad time and to try again to embrace the innate harmony within us.
Turning to a new page does not mitigate our collective responsibility for actions past or present. It only soothes and hides it for a singular moment in the illusionary sequence of time.
Everything in the universe eventually will balance. Whether you believe it or not, whether you like it or not it's a law.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The phenomenal soul of the giver is omnipresent despite the predominance of stories about the sordid and banal characteristics of life. We see that collective soul every time there is a clarion call for help and it echoes through the hearts of all.
It doesn't matter what kind of tragedy inflicts our global communities, by the thousands people come in need and others come in service to fill the need. When tragedy occurs through earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, when nature destroys, miles of material shows up, piles of goods are delivered, and so too are smiles with every donation of money and time. This is the spirit of American businesses in action manifesting into a harmony of help and confirming the axiom that I am my brother's keeper.
Individuals, corporations, and organizations overwhelmingly unselfishly volunteer and respond to the global ache of humankind where ever it's needed. Volunteers always validate that there is a friendship of strangers.
No one knows all the names of those in need in any situation. It doesn't matter, names are not important when you know someone is hurting. The human face is one in time of need. The community of American businesses and their products or in-kind donations along with individual money gifts allow an organization like CMMB to look upon the face of loss with abundance and compassion.
It was Thoreau who said, "What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen."


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an article in the Albuquerque Journal Southern Bureau on
Wednesday, May 3, 2000, reporter Rene Romo wrote that a National
Indian Gaming Commission spokesman confirmed that federal
violations were lodged against
the Mescalero Apache Tribe's casino for IGRA violations.
article reported: "Kyle
Nayback, director of public affairs for the Washington, D.C.-based
commission, would not provide the number of violations lodged
against Casino Apache but said the total was 'substantially
lower' than 160.
"Tribal Council member Harlyn Geronimo has
said that three months ago an investigator with the commission,
the federal agency that regulates casino gambling on reservations,
informed the tribe's governing body that Casino Apache had about
160 violations of federal gaming regulations.
"Nayback declined to provide specific details
about the nature of the violations, saying it is a confidential
matter between the Mescalero Apache Tribe and the federal agency.
"Mescalero Apache President Sara Misquez
could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
"Nayback also took pains to add that, with
casinos subject to about 1,600 federal gambling standards, it
would not be unusual for a tribal casino to be found in violation
of some." That's
pretty generous, considering the violations approach 10% of the
national standards.
The article continues, " 'If the tribe is
out of compliance in a few areas, it could still
reflect a good-running operation,' Nayback said.
" 'The tribe is working toward
correcting those problems,' he added. 'We find that most
tribes are eager to get in compliance with the law, and Mescalero
is working with us to correct those problems.'
a news conference last week, two recently fired Casino Apache slot
managers criticized casino managers for what they called bad
management procedures.
"The slot managers said, among other things,
that casino management did not conduct an internal investigation
or inventory old slot machine tokens immediately after being
informed that $100 tokens from Casino Apache were appearing in Las
Vegas, Nev., slot machines in early April.
"Other tribal members have demanded a general
meeting so that Mescalero Apaches can question Misquez about
rumors of financial problems at the casino."
Since tens of thousands
of dollars in Mescalero slot machine tokens showed up in Las
Vegas, we can assume that the violations were substantial and
continued for some time. The
state representative in charge of monitoring tribal records,
George McGeorge, reported in legislative meetings that the
Mescalero tribe and other tribes have refused to give him access
to their records, in violation of the tribal compacts.


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Tanya Steele is a well-respected and sought after Advisor, Speaker and Trainer in the safety industry. She currently works with several of the Provinces leading safety associations. Tanya provides mentorship and coaching to Supervisors, Safety Professionals and Leaders, assisting them with ideas and skills to help better communicate and train workers.
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Welcome to Tuesday!
Here are the six things you need to know before the opening bell rings in New York:
1. Oil lifts markets: Crude oil is up by about 3% to roughly $51 per barrel, lending support to U.S. stock futures.
A key mover is Transocean (RIG), which is gaining 4% in premarket trade. Other energy companies are also moving up.
In London, shares in BP (BP) are rising by about 2.5% after the company posted a quarterly loss that was not as bad as expected. The company also announced it was slashing spending plans, just like competitors including Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB).
Falling oil prices, which have plunged from over $100 per barrel, have hit profits and major producers have responded by reining in their capital investment.
Related: The World's Top Oil Producers
2. Retail wrangling -- RadioShack, Staples, Office Depot: RadioShack's (RSH) financial problems worsened overnight after the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading of its shares, and a key lender said it defaulted on a financial lifeline.
RadioShack shares lost 90% of their value in the last 12 month as investors worried that bankruptcy loomed.
On the flip side of the coin, shares in Staples (SPLS) are rising by about 11% premarket after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company is in advanced talks about a deal with Office Depot (ODP).
Investors have been hoping that the two companies would combine operations. Both firms have been struggling with falling demand for office supplies.
3. Markets cheer Greek proposals: Most European markets are rising by over 1%, and the main indexes in Spain and Italy are up by roughly 2%.
Investors were encouraged by reports that the Greek government is adopting a more measured approach to its debt standoff with Europe.
The main Greek index is up by 9% Tuesday, nearly erasing all the heavy losses endured since the start of the year.
4. Australia lowers rates: The Australian central bank is cutting its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a record low of 2.25%.
The Reserve Bank of Australia said its decision is based on expectations for low growth, both in Australia and globally, and weak domestic demand.
Australia's main stock market index jumped by 1.4%.
Across the rest of Asia, markets were mixed.
5. Earnings: The New York Times (NYT) and UPS (UPS) will report earnings before the opening bell.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aflac (AFL) and Disney (DIS) will report after the close.
6. Monday market recap: Over the previous trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 196 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.9%.


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David Alexander – Fredericksburg/Richmond, VA Deadbeat
Posted on : 12-08-2011 | By : TheTruth | In : Deadbeat Dads, Virginia
I just found out that this poor excuse of a man had a wife and not one, but two kids that he NEVER sees. Apparently, his kids stay in Richmond, while he lives in Fredericksburg. Who does that?
To make matters worst, he tries to front like his is single. Whenever we would go out, he never had on his wedding ring so I thought he was single. He always talks about how much money he makes working for the government, but he does not take care of his wife or children. He is a porn addict and he needs to be exposed.
After I found out that he had a family, I immediately stopped talking to him. He is disgusting and it is so unfortunate that his wife does not know what he is up to when she's not around. I also feel so sorry for his children. He is NOT setting a good example for them, at all.


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mikeUY needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 117 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
Electric Vehicle Association
We are an Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) that advocates for EV owners, enthusiasts, and supporters. It has the following primary goals:
- Accelerate the growth of the EV market in the middle east
- Educate the public on electric vehicles
There are a few small finishing touches that we will ask the winning designer to add that we do not want to include in this public contest. This will not add significant labor to the design.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Select Medical Promotional Video
The pressure care specialist support range is centered around individual care, for bariatric, smaller adult and end of life care.
The video explores exactly how the product range works and how it can benefit service users by both preventing and treating pressure ulcers.
The video will be released on our YouTube channel in the new year.


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Google Analytics by Alp Aziz
It's a analytics program meant for companies, to track and gather online data of it's clientele. See before salesmen used to be able to interact with their clientele; they used to be able to know the client. However, nowadays the clients are online, and the companies aren't able to take a look at their clients or know their preferences, or trends; this is where GA (Google Analytics) comes in play.
Internet Market;
-2.7 billion internet users.
-400 million tweets per day.
-$224 billion from E-commerce.
-4 billion videos watched on Youtube per day.
A big market!
GA allows you to take Access of your clientele, and all their raw data.
-Google Tag Manager (GTM); helps place dynamic tags across all properties, without even touching the HTML.
-User-Centric View; each user gets his/her own unique user ID, which can be used to track them as they scroll through a companies website through GA.
-Account & Employee Access Management API; gives programmatic control to employees of a company.
Once you have access to all the raw data, GA allows you to make the best use of it
-An overall overview of ABC (Raw Data); Acquisition, Behavior, and Conversions.
-Unified Segment Tool; allows the user to segment all the data about the company's clientele, the way he/she wants to.
-Audience Data and Reporting; lets the company know demographics of it's users (age, sex, location, etc.). Even interests are recorded and displayed.
Ones you have Access and are Empowered, it's time to take action, and cater to your clientele.
-Google Analytics Remarketing; segment users, find a target clientele and market to their needs. Find an age group for example, track their activity in the site (trends) and make use of that knowledge to get more of a clientele in that age group.
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I have an obsession with skinny jeans; I want what I can't wear. Skinny jeans are funky; instant style for people with an ass in proportion with the rest of their body. I am by no means fat, but I have fairly bulky thighs. Skinny jeans cling to my thighs and then plummet baggily from my knees. The resultant look is a leotard.
I've lost a considerable amount of weight since January. My wardrobe has halved in size. My once fitted jeans are now loose. I am at that irritating between-sizes-phase; clothes are either too tight or too loose. I ventured into Brown Thomas last night to check out the sales. Jeans were reduced by 50%.
Brown Thomas conveniently divide up their jeans by styles; "boot cut", "baggy", "straight leg", "skinny" and "slim". I had never seen "slim" before. In the slim category were two brands, Acne and Diesel. I picked up four pairs in varying colours. To the changing room I went.
Of all four pairs, the Acne grey jeans looked best; neither too tight nor too loose. They looked so good I almost thanked Holy God there and then. The jeans were originally priced at €170. I secured them for €52.
They look like skinny jeans, but do not look like they were applied with spray paint. These shall be my "slimmy jeans". I'm chuffed with my purchase.


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On 22nd August, 14 students from MET School Orange formed two teams to write a book in one day for childrens' cancer research. More than 252 Schools/Groups, and 773 teams across Australia took part in the competition raising more than $176,813.
Students of MET School Orange are to be congratulated on their outstanding success in the competition and at this stage are currently ranked 1st and 3rd place out of the 773 teams for their sponsorship and fundraising efforts. Official winners will be announced on the 11th November.
The activity was a part of the annual national "Write a Book in a Day" competition which is run by The Kids' Cancer Project.
Students were given a brief and then had just 12 hours write, illustrate, bind and submit a storybook of up to 5000 words. Each book was then donated to children undergoing treatment in hospitals around Australia.
Students commented that writing had "never been so fun" and that it "really bought them together as a team".
Not only did our students develop leadership skills, engage in teamwork and creative problem solving, but they were covering key English curriculum requirements to set them up for life. The real value-add to this competition is that participants are giving to a cause that is relevant to them.


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Nummer: 9334
Titel: Casino Factory
Författare: Daniel Berezin
Utgivningsår: 2017
Betyg: 2 av 5
Recensionsexemplar från Daniel Berezin!
Bokens första mening:
I sit in the lobby, seriously contemplating making a run for it.
Om boken:
When Sam struggles to find work amid the biggest global recession since the Great Depression, he takes a job as a customer service host at an online gambling company called Global Outsourcing (GO), on the island of St. Carmen. He has never worked in customer service and knows nothing about the online gambling industry, but with limited options he decides to take a leap of faith. It doesn't take him long to realize that the job is not at all what he expected it to be… The culture shock is evident as Sam gets to experience a very different world from the one he is used to – both professionally and personally. But at least he's not alone… St. Carmen attracts many young people from all corners of the world, who find themselves in uncharted territories. And sooner or later, they are all ultimately faced with the same question: should I stay, or should I go?
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Smått underhållande men lyfter inte.
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So its been a little while since I've put much up here. And by a little while I mean, do you guys remember who I am? Why we're here? Whose dog is that in the corner?! Did Jim bring the sloth again. . . .
Joking aside, I haven't been producing much public content, for my blog, for my youtube, or for my Patreon this month, and I feel terrible about that, but it has brought up something that I have wanted to talk about for a while. I have issues with both anxiety and depression, more so the former than the latter, but they are both aspects of me that cause me issues at times. Over the last year I have learned to get many things under control, identify my triggers, and have worked past a lot of causes of both of these things. However, as anyone who deals with anxiety on a regular basis will tell you, knowing your triggers doesn't mean that sometimes something won't come out of the blue and smack you in the face so hard you're seeing stars for weeks.
About a month ago I had one of my worst anxiety attacks to date. This was promptly followed by a little over three weeks of the worst depression I have experienced in years. There were other smaller ups and downs with my anxiety, but my depression decided to hang around for a bit, and I suddenly found it impossible to create, to edit, to do much of anything other than get through the job I was at at the time which was a partial source of my anxiety, eat (sometimes), and sleep. My self care went out the window, and the evidence of all of this is manifested in the lack of any kind of posts, discussions, short stories, much of anything productive.
Well, I'm finally back in the saddle, working is happening, I have a new job, and my head is clearing up. With all of that being said, there is something that I can't help realizing after all of it. Many if not most of my friends who are content creators* deal with some level and combination of anxiety , depression and various other mental health issues. Yet for some reason it is overall seen as normal because they are artists.
And that is strange to me.
It is so easy for us as a society to say "oh they're just an emotional painter" or "she's just a neurotic writer, don't worry about it." and it is this dismissive mentality towards the mental health of artists combined with the usually extensive and exhausting hours that we spend doing what we love and pushing past those issues, that exacerbate them. We are in the unique position of having an extremely high rate of bad mental health, and yet we somehow justify it by the profession that it impacts. The great irony of this is that we accept conditions that affect our minds, brains and emotional stability in people whose jobs and passions it is to create intellectually stimulating, emotionally evocative and psychologically intriguing content. We normalize the degradation of precisely that which lets those who wish to create do so. I also dislike the idea that you have to have been to doctors and have a piece of paper saying "Sarah has anxiety" before you are allowed to say that you have problems with anxiety. Besides the fact that not everyone has access to those resources, many people are not even capable of understanding the idea of going to a doctor or a therapist until after they have already identified what their problems likely are.
This is something that I would eventually like to create a discussion around because it bothers me just how little it seems to be discussed. In the mean time, I would like to get something productive made from my rambling little post here so if you your self, or someone you know deals with mental health and being a creator, what do you do to help pull yourself through the rough days? We all have them, and we all have little tricks.
For me its coloring. Giving myself 20 minutes or so to color calms me down, gives me something to focus on and lets my brain relax. It has helped me through anxiety attacks and given me a way to relax in general.
There will be some re-designing of my blog happening soon, perhaps a new name but I am definitely planning on keeping up on my posts. Thank you so much for any of you that have hung around and are reading right now.
*I use the term "content creator" to cover writers, shorty story writers, video creators, professional gamers, performers, anything that creates artistic, creative content.


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This is going to be a very heated contest, given we dont have good relations with almost every neighbor. If we have some shame, we really, really need to pick up our game and beat SL and Afg comprehensively. And then hope.. we beat one of India and Pakistan + SL/Afg again.
We have to do well given how much in line. Playing finals should be our target at the very least.
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Indiana State Games presents…
Spotlight on New York City Holiday
November 26 – 30, 2018
5 Days ● 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Book by June 26th, 2018 & Save $200 Per Person:
Double $3,449; Double $3,249*
Single $4,599; Single $4,399
Triple $3,419; Triple $3,219
For bookings made after Jun 26, 2018 call for rates.
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Evansville Regional Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $110 per person
For Round Trip Air from Indianapolis Intl Airport, deduct $50 from the above rates. Alternate gateways are available upon request.
*All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air-inclusive package from EVV
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
'Single Hotel Stay': tours feature every night at the same hotel, so you only unpack once! Accommodations are carefully chosen, allowing you the flexibility to access and explore nearby cities and attractions.
Culinary Inclusions
- Enjoy breakfast at the famous Ellen's Stardust Diner, featuring singing wait staff
Collette Experiences
- Explore the 9/11 Memorial and the 9/11 Museum.
- Visit St. Paul's Chapel, a place for rest and care for World Trade Center recovery workers.
Must-See Inclusions
- Experience the incredible Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
- Venture out to Times Square to experience a Broadway show.
- Embark on a voyage to experience 'Lady Liberty' up-close
Highlights: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Museum, Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Broadway Show.
Day 1: Monday, November 26, 2018 New York City, New York - Tour Begins 'Start spreading the news," because today you arrive in America's most exciting metropolis as it shines during the holiday season. Your New York City getaway is filled with shopping, sightseeing, endless entertainment and holiday cheer.
Day 2: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 New York City This morning, enjoy breakfast at a local eatery before setting out to embrace the energy of this fascinating city on a locally guided tour of the "Big Apple." You'll see Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Chinatown, the Empire State Building, Central Park and other time-honored landmarks decorated for the season. Visit lower Manhattan's St. Paul's Chapel, where George Washington once worshipped and recovery workers were cared for during their time at the World Trade Center site. Reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and the 9/11 Museum, a poignant tribute to the lives lost. Later, it's Diner's Choice…choose the perfect spot from a "menu" of the city's popular locations near exhilarating Times Square. Then you're in for the sweetest holiday treat – Radio City Music Hall and the incredible Christmas Spectacular featuring the high-kicking Rockettes! (B, D)
Day 3: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 New York City Another exciting day begins with a fun-filled breakfast at the famous Ellen's Stardust Diner, a 50s-themed restaurant featuring a singing wait staff. Board a ferry for a cruise of New York Harbor. Take in the incredible views of the towering Statue of Liberty. Dock and get up-close to "Lady Liberty." She has welcomed immigrants and visitors to New York Harbor since 1886. Created as a token of friendship between the U.S. and France, the Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. Then it's on to Ellis Island. Step back in time on a self-guided tour of the museum. Come to know the personal stories of the immigration boom of 1892-1924 when 12 million people passed through this station on their journey to America. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to partake in New York's fabulous holiday shopping at the world's most famous department stores including Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue, all dressed up in their holiday best! Tonight, choose to join an optional walking tour of Greenwich Village including dinner. (B)
Day 4: Thursday, November 29, 2018 New York City It's Diner's Choice...your breakfast is included and you'll choose the perfect spot from a "menu" of local restaurants. Enjoy some free time to discover "the city that never sleeps" at your own pace. Your Tour Manager has countless suggestions on how to spend your time. Maybe you are up for skating at Rockefeller Center or Central Park. Perhaps you'll venture to Union Square to shop at its yearly holiday market. But be sure to take a picture in front of the colossal Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and gaze at the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays. This evening, say farewell to this extraordinary city as we gather for dinner at a local restaurant. Then it's off to exhilarating Times Square to take your seat at an included Broadway show! You'll choose from a selection of Broadway's biggest hits.* (B, D)
Day 5: Friday, November 30, 2018 New York City - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close with many pleasant memories of your exciting tour of fabulous "New York, New York" during the holiday season.
Itinerary at a glance
Days 1 – 4 Sheraton New York Times Square, New York, New York
On some dates, alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It! Radio City Music Hall
In 1929, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. set out with his partners to transform a section of Midtown Manhattan, formerly known as 'the speakeasy belt,' into their dream complex. Their first completed project in Rockefeller Center was Radio City Music Hall, created to provide top entertainment that was affordable to the public. For 80 years, the theater has hosted the holiday tradition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes. Referred to as the best holiday production in America, the Christmas Spectacular draws an audience of one million people every year. This show blends the flawless choreography of the prestigious Rockettes with an abundance of holiday pizazz. Their precise moves, the upbeat holiday music, and the elaborate costumes and stage décor are simply captivating.
For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/869879. You can also find this information on your tour documents.
Please Note:
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Due to ticket availability, the day of the Radio City Music performance is subject to change.
When reserving a triple room, please note that it will have two double beds. Due to fire safety regulations, a rollaway bed cannot be brought into the room.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Day of the Broadway show and performance selections are subject to change. Some Broadway performances may not be suitable for children; please inquire at time of reservation.
This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.
*For the evening Broadway performance, guests will be provided with a selection of shows to choose from. Selection of shows are subject to change based upon availability. Actual shows available for choices will be advised approximately 80 days prior to departure and must be finalized at 50 days prior to departure. Once guests choose show of preference, changes are not permitted.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. A second deposit of $650 per person is due by June 19, 2018. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of June 19, 2018 are based upon availability. Final payment due by September 27, 2018. Deposits are refundable up until June 26, 2018.
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Luminox, the original self-powered luminous watch brand, is the watch of choice for U.S. Navy SEALs, F-117 Nighthawk™ Stealth jet pilots and other elite forces.
Like many other American success stories, Luminox came from a forward-thinking individual realizing a need in the market and meeting it. Barry Cohen, a watch industry veteran, came across a Swiss self-powered illumination system and knew that it would make watches more visible and easier to read in low or no light situations. He asked his friend Richard Timbo if he would like to join him. Luminox was born in 1989 (Lumi is Latin for light while Nox is Latin for night), driven by a commitment to offer cutting-edge luminescence and readability in its line of high-performance sports watches.
Luminox' self-powered illumination (LLT) allows one to view time at-a-glance, no matter what the light level, even in complete darkness – up to 25 years of complete darkness, in fact. Luminox watches also glow 100 times brighter than most other luminous watches, giving them superior readability.
Tough, powerful and accurate, Swiss Made Luminox is the ultimate night vision gear for serious athletes, rugged outdoorsmen and other peak performers.
Essential Gear, ALWAYS VISIBLE.


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Designing a website is becoming easier. Gone are the days when an IT guy talks tech and the other side of the room simply stares and nods in agreement. Today, everyone and their mother has a website.
As a small business, you've become knowledgeable to the importance of online marketing. But did you know that more people are getting turned off by ads on social media?
If you have a business, large or small you'll want to know these important design tips because email marketing is for business.
- Make it First On Your Sidebar: Nothing new here expect that it works!
- Add Call-Out To Blog Posts: You've seen this before, there is a box with a call-out, "Like what you've read? Subscribe and be the first to know when we post new content!" This answers the question, where do I go from here. Importantly, they've spent 3 minutes reading your post, they are already engaged, don't lose them!
- Dedicate an Entire Page for Your Newsletter: I've had one, removed it and just recently, I've put the page back in. Why, you ask? Because they are looking for the "what else?" And, you may have dedicated content just for signing up and a dedicate page is a great place to showcase what they'll get.
- Free Gift: As I mentioned in #3, this will be that something special they'll get just for signing up. Sure it can be a challenge to create great content, you can always contact us for help!
- Create a Resource Section: This is in addition to your blog. This section is jammed-packed with lots of goodies, like guides, ebooks, case studies and so on. While you're here you may be interested in checking ours.
- Create Content: This can be a webinar, quiz or contest. Engaging and free content brings in people, help to solidify your brand and increase your list building.
- Display Sticky Top Bar: This is a gentle reminder that you offer a newsletter.
Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!


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Texas A & M University-Kingsville Reviews
It has a good engineering program. It was a good college experience. However, the school doesn't really provide a good career service when I was there. It was difficult getting an internship job unless you already know someone. Overall I will recommend the school especially for anyone that plans to stay close to home.
I would highly recommend this University for anyone who wants a small town homey feel. The exercise science program is one of the best, filled with great professors who are always willing to help! The student to teacher ratio is small as well so the teacher gets to learn everyone's names and makes learning easier.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a great place to attend school if you need a more personal approach to learning. The classes are small, the professors know you by name and the university enrollment is less than 10,000 students. It is a charming campus that is not too big, nor too small. The professional demeanor of university staff, whether it be in the financial aid office or the janitorial staff, are friendly and willing to help out in any way. I love this school!!
Texas A&M University-Kingsville was a home away from home. The education provided there has really helped me in my current career. My professors knew what they were talking about and most definitely prepared me for the real world. I look back and I am proud to have gone to TAMUK because of them I was not thrown into the real world without knowing what to expect. I recommend Texas A&M University-Kingsville if you're a small town feel type of person, they really make you feel at home. Go Hogs!
I attended 2 other Universities before transferring to TAMUK and the faculty and staff at this University are one of a kind. Its rare to find professors who truly want you to succeed and will assist you in accomplishing success. I will be starting my Graduate studies at a different campus this Spring and I really hope the professors are as caring as the professors at TAMUK. I recommend anybody who is interested in helping people for a career to enroll in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Texas A&M University Kingsville.
Texas A & M University Kingsville has very endearing instructors who do make a difference in your University career.
Loved My Experience. Classes are small, so teachers can help individuals. Many teachers care for your learning and will do anything to help.
Excellent, excellent campus. It definitely has that private school feel at a public school price. Professors are very helpful and the environment is very safe.


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What a hectic few weeks it's been, locally and nationally, since my last column. Mick Antoniw, my friend and colleague has been returned as our AM here in Ponty, and on Labour's behalf I'd like to thank everyone who put their faith in us and their cross next to Mick's name. I'm looking forward to continuing my partnership in doing all we can to stand up for Pontypridd, for Wales and for our Labour values. I think the next few years will see Pontypridd really turn the corner, with new jobs and investments coming to replace the heavy industry that left too long ago.
Mick, of course, had a ringside view for the extraordinary goings on in Cardiff Bay a fortnight ago. Who would have thought that Leanne Wood and Plaid Cymru would try to cut a deal with UKIP!? I've had people coming up to me right across South Wales just amazed that Plaid could have thought people would accept their trying to steal the Welsh Government away from Labour with the support of UKIP and, worse, the Tories!! Quite what the Rhondda will have made of Leanne working with the Party of Margaret Thatcher is for others to judge. But I know some of my friends in Pandy, who voted for her, are distinctly unimpressed!
It's a shame because I want Plaid to be able to make a strong case alongside Welsh Labour for Wales to stay in the European Union when we vote again next month, and their ability to make that case is weakened by talking out of both sides of their mouth.
I think the Prime Minister and George Osbourne- who are campaigning to Remain in the EU- are guilty of fighting the debate on 'Project Fear'. Labour will campaign on facts and we will set out a progressive alternative to Tory infighting. Over the coming weeks, I'll be out speaking to voters and delivering our tabloid newspaper making the case for staying in the EU and the benefits we see both locally and nationally.
And here in Ponty, this very week, we've got a great example of one of the small benefits that EU membership can bring. The Ponty Lido (or the baths, as I still like to call it!) opens on Saturday. It was refurbished only because of £3 million of EU funds. Remember that when you take your first dip of the Summer – and when you enter the polling booths on June 23!


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Cleaning house is good for the spirit but it's not always good for the environment. That's because many of today's cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, when inhaled or touched, can harm you and your family.
We asked green cleaning coach Leslie Reichert, a longtime advocate for environmentally safe cleaning, to help us choose some great eco-friendly products. Try them for a clean house — and a cleaner environment.
Green Cleaning Tools
1. NatureZWay Bamboo Perforated Towels, $10, Amazon
Also available for $5 (for one) at Walmart and for $7 (for two) at Target.
These towels can be hand-rinsed up to 100 times, drastically reducing paper towel consumption and waste. So tough they function like cloth, bamboo towels can handle scrubbing and cleaning tasks all over the house, from greasy cooktops to grungy tubs. Made from sustainable and renewable sources, they leave minimal or no imprint on the earth at the end of the product life cycle. "I've tried these. Great product!" Reichert said.
2. E-Cloth Window Cleaning Pack, $15, Amazon
Also available at Walmart.
Microfiber on steroids — that's how we describe E-Cloth. Its super absorbent fibers tackle dirty windows with just water, no chemicals! Get lint-free, streak-free, sparkling windows and save trees at the same time. Each cloth is good for up to 300 washings — that means a lot of clean windows! "You get what you pay for without overpaying," said Reichert.
3. Scrub Daddy Original Scratch-Free Scrubber, $15 (Pack Of Four), Amazon
Also available for $3 (for one) at Walmart and for $4 (for one) and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Scrubs clean without scratching wood, plastic, stainless steel, cast iron, non-stick coatings or glass. It rinses clean and debris-free, too, so it doesn't develop odors. It has a hard texture in cold water for tough scrubbing and a soft texture in warm water for gentle cleaning. "I've used this one and it's cool," said Reichert. (We love Scrub Daddy so much we wrote about it in our article about life changing kitchen gadgets under $15!)
4. Skoy Eco-Friendly Cleaning Cloth, $7 (Pack Of Four), Amazon
Also available at Walmart and The Container Store.
Another way to eliminate paper waste in the home, a single Skoy cloth replaces up to 15 rolls of paper towels and is 100 percent biodegradable. Skoy Cloth can be used like cloth for cleaning, yet it is more absorbent (it absorbs 15 times its weight). Plus, it dries quickly to prevent the growth of bacteria. Reusable, it is safe for the dishwasher, washer and dryer. "I love the cloth AND their scrub!!" added Reichert.
5. Pumie Toilet Bowl Ring Remover, $9, Amazon
Also available for $12 at Walmart.
Tackle tough toilet bowl rings with a pumice stone. Safe for porcelain, it removes rings with just a bit of elbow grease. "Toilet bowl rings are tough. This product wipes them out!" said Reichert.
Natural Cleaning Products
Note: Most of these products have been graded A or B by Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.
1. UrineOFF Odor And Stain Remover Dog And Puppy Formula, $10, Amazon
It also comes in a carpet-specific formula for $12 on Amazon.
UrineOFF is formulated with specialized enzymes and bacteria that break down urine (and other bodily discharges) that cause odors and stains in bathrooms. Ideal for tubs, tile, grout, toilet, sink, floor and walls. No harsh chemicals. Especially useful in homes where incontinence, pets or "poor aim" are a problem. If they can hit it, Urine off can get rid of it! "This stuff really works," said Reichert.
2. Lemi Shine Appliance Cleaner, $7, Amazon
Also available for $3 at Target.
An eco-friendly way to clean the interiors of appliance like washers, dishwashers and garbage disposals. Made with powerful citric extracts, it is non-toxic, biodegradable and phosphate-free. "All of Lemi shine's products are awesome," Reichert commented.
3. Eco Egg Fragrance Free Laundry Egg Detergent, $38, Amazon
Also available for $30 at The Grommet.
Wash clothes without detergent or soap! The Laundry Egg contains two types of pellets: tourmaline ceramic pellets that weaken the bond between dirt and fabric and mineral pellets that lift dirt away. One egg lasts 720 washes and requires adding some new mineral pellets every 72 washes. Dermatologically tested, it contains no harsh chemicals and is perfect for babies or people with sensitive skin. The fragrance-free Laundry Egg is supported by the National Eczema society.
4. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner, $10 (Pack Of Three), Amazon
Also available for $3 (for one) at Walmart.
This cleaner combines plant-derived ingredients and essential oils for a natural way to get rid of kitchen messes and bathroom odors. It's great on all non-porous surfaces such as finished wood and tile floors, countertops, walls, porcelain, bathroom fixtures, sealed natural and synthetic stone. Plus, it's made in the USA. "This product is rated C by EWG but Mrs. Meyer's products are a great first step in trying to remove toxins from cleaning products. I love the scents!" said Reichert.
5. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Surface Scrub, $16 (Pack Of Two), Amazon
Also available for $6 (for one) at Walmart.
Tackle grimy surfaces throughout your home with this non-scratching powder. Contains no chlorine or phosphates. Made with a naturally safe ash and oxygen bleach, it's great on tile, stainless steel, professional cookware, porcelain fixtures and more. "I like Mrs. Meyer's powder oxygen bleach scrub," said Reichert. "Plus, it's rated a B by EWG."
6. Method Daily Shower Spray, $15 (Pack Of Two), Amazon
Also available for $3 (for one) at Target and for $54 (for eight) at Walmart.
This product uses solvents from timber mill byproducts to dissolve soap scum, and plant-based surface modifiers to reduce grimy buildup. It is biodegradable and safe for most surfaces: tubs, tiles, sinks, countertops and fixtures. "This is a good option," said Reichert, "and it's rated B by EWG."
7. Better Life Simply Floored! Natural Plant Based Floor Cleaner, $18 (Pack of Two), Amazon
Also available for $6 (for one) at Walgreens.
Simply Floored safely cleans and restores shine to hardwood, ceramic tile, stone, bamboo, vinyl, laminate and other sealed floors. No rinsing, no residues. "I recommend this floor cleaner," said Reichert. "It is rated C by EWG."
8. Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner, $7, Amazon
Also available at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Naturally powered by plant extracts, this toilet bowl cleaner removes stubborn stains and deodorizes as it cleans. It's thick, so it clings to the surface for effective cleaning. Safe for septic tanks and waterways. "I love all Better Life products," said Reichert. "While this one isn't rated by EWG, all their other products are As and Bs. I would also recommend a pumice stone for removing toilet bowl ring. Nothing does a better job on it."
Looking for more cleaning tips from TODAY Home? We also found out how often to clean a ceiling fan, the right way to mop and the 9 must-haves to make cleaning so much easier.
This article was originally published in August 2017 on TODAY.com.


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Better than Six Flags!!
Yes, I hassle the Democratic nominee to no end. Seeing as he pretty much gets a free ride everywhere else I'm figuring somebody's gotta do it. In any case, surely the big foreign policy debate on Friday deserves giving Obama another shot or two, No? Though McCain hitting him with that classic 'oh please' line in reference to negotiating with Iran was pretty classic.. I wasn't hooked up to any of Frank Luntz's fancy dialometers but I felt my favorables shooting up for McCain nonetheless : )
Capturing my worldview
It was Kinda like the feeling I got when I read this by Yoram Ettinger, which captures my thinking on these matters so succinctly I'm kinda wishing I wrote it.. I skipped some of the intro but captured the meaty stuff below.
Obama, McCain and Israel – Who really stands by Israel? Obama's, McCain's worldviews provide the answer.
1. According to McCain, World War III between Western democracies and Islamic terror/rogue regimes is already in process. According to Obama, the conflict is with a radical Islamic minority, which could be dealt with through diplomacy, foreign aid, cultural exchanges and a lower US military profile. Thus, McCain's worldview highlights – while Obama's worldview downplays – Israel's role as a strategic ally. McCain recognizes that US-Israel relations have been shaped by shared values, mutual threats and joint interests and not by frequent disagreements over the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Right away while reading this I was thinking this is not standard fare, my second thought was I've been wasting a lot of time and effort, this worldview motif is the way to go and Ettinger is clearly a genius.
2. According to Obama, the US needs to adopt the worldview of the Department of State bureaucracy (Israel's staunchest critic in Washington,) pacify the knee-jerk-anti-Israel-UN, move closer to the Peace-at-any-Price-Western Europe and appease the Third World, which blames the West and Israel for the predicament of the Third World and the Arabs. On the other hand, McCain contends that the US should persist – in defiance of global odds – in being the Free World's Pillar of Fire, ideologically and militarily.
After this second paragraph my love for all things Ettinger was blossoming, because the only thing possibly more fun than slamming Obama in America.. is slamming the US Department of State! This man does both those things in one go, while still elevating America itself to its rightful pedestal of awesomeness – Poetry Yoram, poetry.
3. According to Obama, Islamic terrorism constitutes a challenge for international law enforcement agencies and terrorists should be brought to justice. According to McCain, they are a military challenge and should be brought down to their knees. Obama's passive approach adrenalizes the veins of terrorists and intensifies Israel's predicament, while McCain's approach bolsters the US' and Israel's war on terrorism.
The over the top bring them to their knees bit? Loved it. To say nothing of the plain truths here. Terrorists understand only one thing, force. NO NEGOTIATIONs, no court rooms, no rules of civic law. These are not deterrents, there is no room for Law & Order 'technicalities' with terrorists - In Israel this is plainly understood.
4. Obama and his advisors assume that Islamic terrorism is driven by despair, poverty, erroneous US policy and US presence on Muslim soil in the Persian Gulf. On the other hand, McCain maintains that Islamic terrorism is driven by ideology, which considers US values (freedom of expression, religion, media, movement, market and Internet) and US power a most lethal threat that must be demolished. McCain's worldview supports Israel's battle against terrorism, demonstrating that the root cause of the Arab-Israel conflict is not the size – but the existence – of Israel.
The Liberal apologist blame the West 1st worldview, and its relation to Israel neatly tied up here. You would think these simple concepts would be obvious, sadly that is not the case. Despite 300+ advisors Obama just doesn't get it.
5. Contrary to McCain, Obama is convinced – just like Tony Blair – that the Palestinian issue is the core cause of Middle East turbulence and anti-Western Islamic terrorism, and therefore requires a more assertive US involvement, exerting additional pressure on Israel. The intriguing assumption that a less-than-100 year old Palestinian issue is the root cause of 1,400 year old inter-Arab Middle East conflicts and Islamic terrorism, would deepen US involvement in Israel-Palestinians negotiations and transform the US into more of a neutral broker and less of a special ally of Israel, which would drive Israel into sweeping concessions.
We certainly can't have any of that, it is never ending with the concessions & appeasement. These failed Iraq Study Group concepts blow chunks – Failed, dis-proven, and flawed. Even if we conceded all of Israel it would bring about no change in the Global Jihad. The appeasers tried to play that tune in Iraq but AEI, McCain, Bush, Lieberman and Petraeus along with about 20,000 extra US forces proved them quite wrong. The road to Baghdad does not pass through Jerusalem after all it seems huh Baker? Ooops.
Obama's worldview would be welcomed by supporters of an Israeli rollback to the 1949 ceasefire lines, including the repartitioning of Jerusalem and the opening of the "Pandora Refugees' Box." On the other hand, McCain's worldview adheres to the assumption that an Israeli retreat would convert the Jewish State from a power of deterrence to a punching bag, from a producer – to a consumer – of national security and from a strategic asset to a strategic burden in the most violent, volatile and treacherous region in the world.
You can say that again, Ettinger captures the essence of the race, the Israel US relationship, the global menace, the threat of terrorism, as well as everyone's role (Israel's included) concisely in one power packed opinion piece. I'm impressed and I'm I'm pretty jaded guy over all, I don't impress easily.


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We all know them. Those mandatory, boring family vacations. The ones where your parents decided that going to the beach is too much fun, so they hire a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Of course it's way too small for the 5 of you, so you have to share your room with your two nagging brothers. You didn't bring enough food and you're supposed to spent the night on a very questionable bedspread. Worse of all: your phone has no service! How could you possibly have a fun vacation after all that? I've got a few tips and tricks so that you won't get bored and make the most out of your vacation!
- Go exploring! No matter how ugly the scenery looks, you might just stumble upon the fountain of youth, Mordor, an unicorn or, you know, at least a Wi-Fi signal. But even though your surrounding doesn't look promising, you never know what you might find. So when the weather is good, put on your hiking shoes, take your dog, cat, hamster or slightly annoying brother with you and go for a long walk.
- Read a book. I know, who reads books now a days!? But don't we all have some books lying around that we would like to read. We just put it off because we either don't have time or our phones are more interesting at the time. But when the weather is bad, just pick a new book and try it out. When you find the right book, it's like you're discovering a whole new world that no one knows about. Make yourself some tea, turn off your phone and make some time for reading a great book (for my recommendation, check out my 'top 5 favourite books' post). And don't cheat by reading an EBook. I know it's super convenient, but reading from a screen will never beat reading an actual book that you can put on the bookshelf. When you look at it you will remember your experience reading it. And above all: when you accidently drop in in the bathtub (I know that has happened to all of us at least once), you won't lose your entire library
- Get creative! Is it snowing outside? Great! Time to beat the record for the tallest snowman. (Which is currently 37,21 meters, so good luck with that one). I'm sure you've seen some cute DIY's on Pinterest or Tumblr recently, but never had time to recreate any. This is the time to do so! Or go out to the forest to find the perfect pinecones so that you can make beautiful decorations for your room.
- Bake, bake, bake! When you have the time, baking is the best thing you can do. Baking itself is fun to do, but the end result is what it's all about. Delicious cupcakes fresh out of the oven, which you don't share with anyone of course. Find the weirdest recipes and give them all a try. Who knows, maybe is turns out you're born to be a chef, but never had the time to discover your hidden talents.
- Which leads me to point number 5: try new things. Take your parents' camera and take a few pictures, arrange a bouquet of flowers or paint a portrait. Basically: try things you haven't tried before. Finding a new talent or hobby is always great. So use the time where you don't have your internet for trying things you wouldn't try normally. Who knows what it will lead to?
I sincerely hope that all your family vacations turn out to be super fun and if you get bored, try out a couple of my tips! Plus going on vacation always means you've got some time off school or work, so wherever you're going for the holidays, relax and have some fun!
Love, Nienke


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Key findings from this industry snapshot include:
- Listings for Motorola's Xoom tablet contained an average of 85,000 units per month. Given the average retail cost of the Xoom at $399, this represents a loss of over $33 million to the brand and marketplace as a whole. One such listing offers the Xoom for under $100 with the product's photo displaying icons unique to Apple products, indicating that the product is misrepresented and should be considered suspicious.
- The Samsung Galaxy tablet is another popular choice for counterfeiters to target. At an average retail price of $580 per unit, the total retail value of a typical listing was estimated at $69.6 million, an indication of significant potential sales loss for the actual brand. Examples of suspicious listings include photos of tablets that are similar to the design but upon further inspection, do not include the markings of the brand manufactured tablet. Additionally, the listing here shows images of the factory where employees are producing large quantities of the product.
- Listings for the Archos Tablet offered an average of 26,000 units per month with most of the product images not showing the actual tablet. Instead, grainy images of a tablet missing the Archos trademark are presented.
- Many of the listings include photos of legitimate products, while others, like this listing for the Amazon Kindle, are clear knock-offs. Counterfeit sellers will advertise under a brand or trademarked name hoping to make the connection between their illegal product and the real thing.
"Our analysis and experience in this market space point to the belief that tablet technologies are likely to be threatened by counterfeiters. Whether it's through clever manipulation of photos on auction sites or simply a 'too good to be true' bargain, many consumers may fall prey to these scammers if not properly educated," said Tom Taylor, president, Brand Protection, OpSec Security. "Given the number of new tablet technologies projected to debut at CES, it's likely we will see an uptick in counterfeit tablets within weeks of the show."
OpSec has always strived to better educate consumers on the dangers of counterfeiting and how to safeguard themselves from unknowingly purchasing substandard and potentially harmful products. With Forrester predicting that tablets will outsell Netbooks this year, OpSec offers the following advice for consumers to detect fakes tablets and avoid getting scammed:
- Is the price too good to be true? Counterfeit tablets may be sold for less – sometimes for a third or half of the retail price. A tablet sold at heavy discount is unlikely to be the real deal. Many online resellers utilize auction websites to dupe consumers eager to obtain a bargain on the latest models. The best approach is to purchase electronics in person or directly from the manufacturer or authorized reseller online.
- Does it look real? Knowing the colors, features, and size of the tablet can help eliminate the chances of purchasing a fake. If the tablet comes in a color that was not produced by the manufacturer or has not yet been released, this is a good indicator of a counterfeit product. Visiting the manufacturer's website to learn about the design features and technology specifications can help discern real from fake product.
- Is it a legitimate model? Some tablet brands have an extensive list of models. Counterfeiters may attempt to pass off a non-existing model number as an authentic product. Check if the tablet model is sold by the official manufacturer. If it does not exist on the manufacturer's catalog or website, it is a clear sign that the tablet in question is suspicious.
- Is there a warranty? Most consumer electronics manufacturers provide a limited warranty which covers the product, accessories and software. Typically, the product is covered for one year from date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Authorized dealers may also offer an extended warranty. When purchasing your tablet, check that you are covered by warranty service.
About OpSec Security
OpSec Security, Inc. is a wholly-owned division of OpSec Security Group plc (London AIM: OSG). OpSec Security is the global leader in providing anti-counterfeiting technologies as well as solutions and services for physical and online brand protection to over 300 companies across industry sectors and over 50 governments worldwide. The Group operates manufacturing facilities and laboratories in the USA and the UK, and has sales operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please see www.opsecsecurity.com, or contact Ashlee Spinoso, +1 617-226-3000, or email@example.com.
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Word For Wednesday
"Sometimes to gain a new perspective, you have to put yourself in someone else's shoes."
During my middle school-early high school years, I had a very unhealthy obsession with shoes—I could barely survive a whole month without a new pair. While I had too many shoes for my own good, I was very partial to what brands I supported. Adidas, Vans, Nike—whatever mainstream brand you can think of, I can almost guarantee you I had at least one pair at some point. But there was one brand that, if my life depended on it, I would NEVER, EVER wear: New Balance. New Balance should never be worn by anyone under the age of 70. Whenever I would ask someone that was wearing New Balance, it would sound something like, "these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I can't get enough of 'em." Yeah, ok. I get that they're comfortable, but they are absolutely HIDEOUS. Never in my life would I be caught wearing New Balance.
It was about halfway through my senior year and I was at the mall with some of my friends, and we skimmed through this shoe store, just seeing if anything caught my eye. As I was browsing the shelves, there was a sharp white and black pair of shoes that stuck out like a sore thumb. Not only was the style appealing, but the price tag was very appealing. I stepped closer to pick them up, and you'll never believe what brand the shoes were… NEW BALANCE. Making my pride take a backseat, I sat down and tried them on and, sure enough, they were the comfiest shoes that I had ever tried on. Not only did I buy that pair that day, but I went back three months later and bought another pair. They are hands down my most worn pair of shoes.
The only thing we all have in common is that we're all different. In your life, you wear your own shoes for so long that it becomes nearly impossible to imagine what a different pair would feel like. Not only that, you have a hard time understanding how someone else's shoes feel. From that often flows judgement, hypocrisy, and bitterness. But that change of place just might be the fresh breath of air that you need. Be encouraging, be understanding; put yourself in someone else's shoes today!


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Series: Enterprise
Episode: S02E20
Air Date: April 16, 2003
Written by: André Bormanis
Directed by: James A. Contner
Travis visits his family who turns out to be so dull and angst-ridden that much of the episode chooses instead to focus on an unrelated exploding planet and T'Pol's first experience with Frankenstein.
Oops... I just spent the last hour on Tumblr because the Mayweather family is so boring.
Ok, imagine this: Yours is one of the first families to ever make a living in space. Your dad gets himself a warp-speed cargo freighter, brings along his best gal and starts a family in space. Where you're born. Space. You get to float around, see new worlds, meet new aliens before the first Starfleet starship ever leaves port. Awesome, right? Exciting! Well, not exciting enough for you, intrepid young lad. You join Starfleet to become a pilot, and then join the first human exploratory starship. And then your family gets mad at you. 'Cause they had you locked in on this cargo freighter and now you've gone off and done what every other college kid does and moved away.
|Oh nooooooo... Travis is gooooone... whatever shall we doooo...?
Another terrible way to spice things up: kill off his father. Before we ever get to know the man. There's no way we can really feel the death of this man when the first time we ever heard about him he has been dead for weeks. True, it raises tensions when Travis comes back to an angst-ridden, resentful brother and creates some semblance of conflict, but since I never got to know Captain Mayweather, the conflict doesn't really feel as real as it could.
So here's the A plot in a nutshell: Travis comes aboard his family cargo ship, finds his brother still angsty toward him, but his mother loves him. He tries to make a few modifications from his Starfleet training, but his brother's all like "NO! I HATE YOU! DON'T SPOIL MY SHIP WITH STARFLEET!" They get attacked by some pirates and his brother is like "OK YOU CAN HELP NOW!"
So T'Pol tries to find any excuse possible to get out of seeing the movie, but eventually Archer convinces her to see it as fraternization would be good for her. When she goes, she ends up enjoying the movie enough to try and quiet down Phlox who was talking during the movie (he's totally the type) and later quote the movie while scanning the exploding planet. She even drew some staggering parallels between Frankenstein's monster and the Vulcan race. Poor misunderstood creatures who were met with fear and distrust.
When Travis comes back, he says nothing exciting happened. Which was supposed to be a lie...
Overall Thoughts
I think I've made my feelings on this episode clear. I just... I just really don't like Travis. I mean, just look at that name. Travis. Ugh.


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Organics - Doing the right thing.
You can use one spray of one litre of glyphosate weed killer and go off and find something better to do or, you can invest in kilometres of plastic mulch, buy a gas weed burner and mow ten times a year using gallons of diesel pumping loads of Co2 into the atmosphere. It's the same with plant sprays - you can go through your vineyard burning up gas every day with compost teas and biodynamic treatments but one single spray of a chemical like CBZ will do the job.
How organic can we be when oil gets too expensive or runs out? The amount of work that you can acheive in spraying, mowing, trimming and general transport of heavy stuff with one small tractor is amazing and you really appreciate the back breaking toil that agricultural workers had to go through. Trust me, I've shovelled enough shit to know what it must have been like!
I rejoice that we have the choice in how we manage land but can't help feeling that taking the completely "natural" way is actually a luxury in that you have a lot of spare money to invest in labour and the risk that you can lose a whole years crop without going bust.
Rightly or wrongly we have taken a middle route where sometimes you just have to spray to avoid days if not weeks of work but, there is also huge biodiversity in the vineyard. Ladybirds are eating aphids, grasses are suppressing nettles in the rows, foxes are keeping the rabbits down and if you remove a single thing from the whole chain then you immediately get something else predominating. We have just put down bait for mice because they are killing some of the vines... now waiting to see what will have lost it's predator.


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Two revealing sketches of the new Datsun redi-GO have been released just ahead of the compact model's global debut in India. Set to take centre stage in New Delhi come April 14, the redi-GO will become the second production model based on the Renault-Nissan Alliance's new CMF-A architecture – the first being the Renault Kwid.
Borrowing several mechanical components from the Kwid, the new sketch shows that the redi-GO does wear its very own unique exterior design – one that closely reflects the redi-GO Concept that was unveiled in Delhi two years ago. Save for a few minor tweaks, the front grille, headlamps, tail lights, bumpers and over silhouette closely resemble what we saw on the concept.
According to IndianAutosBlog, the Datsun redi-GO will be positioned and priced lower than the Renault Kwid in India – the Kwid starts from INR256,968 (RM15k). For power, the publication claims that the redi-GO will rely on the Kwid's 53 hp/74 Nm 800 cc SCe three-cylinder petrol engine and its five-speed manual transmission.
Additionally, it is said that the Kwid's 1.0 litre petrol mill and automated manual transmission (AMT) will eventually be carried over to the redi-GO. Several reports also suggest that a new 1.0 litre three-cylinder diesel engine is currently in development and will make its debut in the redi-GO at a later stage.
GALLERY: Datsun redi-GO Concept