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What Are the Drawbacks of Buying Bitcoin?
Social media has been buzzing with news about bitcoin, but what is it and what are the drawbacks of buying bitcoin?
Gold, silver, dollars, euros—these are different kinds of currency known and used throughout the world. Now, in the age of the technological boom, we have a new kind of currency: Digital currency, or bitcoin.
No one is entirely sure of the power of bitcoin yet, as it is still a relatively new addition to the world financial market (c. 2009). Because of that general uncertainty and unfamiliarity with bitcoin, it's important you know as much about it as possible—including how to avoid being ripped off. Here's the lowdown on what bitcoin is, how it works, and what the drawbacks of buying bitcoin are so you don't become a sucker.
What is bitcoin?
Bitcoin is digital money. Think of it like online banking or PayPal. When you move money from one account to another online, you're not moving the actual paper, but you are still moving the value. That's basically what bitcoin is, except it has its own numeric value and a few of its own rules.
Still, you can use bitcoin to buy and sell things on the internet just like you would with dollar bills.
How does bitcoin work?
Learning the drawbacks of buying bitcoin requires you to learn how bitcoin actually works. The two most important things to know about bitcoin is that it is anonymous and it does not pass through a centralized banking system.
Again, we're going to use an imaginative exercise to illustrate how it works. Let's say you have a box and you put real coins inside that box. Then, because you want to buy something from someone, you hand them the box. But you don't bother exchanging names or information—you just do the trade. That's how bitcoin works. You don't go through any official banking channels, like Bank of America or TD Bank, and unlike regular online shopping, you don't exchange real names or account information. However, the currency and goods are still bought and sold just like real money.
What are bitcoin exchanges?
Doing a bitcoin exchange is like doing any other type of monetary exchange. If you're traveling from the United States to France, you will want to exchange dollars for euros. If you want to do anonymous financial transactions on the internet, you're going to want to exchange your dollars for bitcoin.
There are several online bitcoin apps and servers that allow you to do this, such as eToro and Coinbase.
What is bitcoin used for?
Bitcoin can be used for buying and selling goods and services, and it can also be bought and sold. For example, one can use bitcoin to buy dog treats or plane tickets, or one can use bitcoin as an investment.
When you buy and sell bitcoin, it's essentially the same as buying and selling stocks, except these transactions don't go through Wall Street. People buy bitcoin hoping that its value will increase. When it does, they will sell the bitcoin to get more cash than they initially put in. What that means is that the value of bitcoin is never the same. In fact, what a bitcoin is worth can drastically change in a very short amount of time. This is where the part about the drawbacks of buying bitcoin comes in.
What kinds of bitcoin scams are out there?
Some of the bitcoin scams out there are the same that come with any type of money scam, such as phishing or ponzi scams. In this case, spotting the drawbacks of buying bitcoin becomes just like spotting any other kind of financial fraud.
A phishing scam is one that will go out of the way to contact you, like emailing you with false information or posting a false advertisement to get you to click. In a ponzi scam, the scammer will try to get you to invest your money with them with false promises of doubling or tripling your return in a short amount of time. They will also often try to get you to invite friends to the site via URL.
Those are traditional types of scams. One that might not be on your radar is the cloud mining scam. Basically, it's a way of getting several people to pool their bitcoin funds to so they can collectively mine bitcoin. (Bitcoin mining is a process of making bitcoin transactions secure, for which miners receive a certain amount of money.) If it's real, it could be a great payout. If it's a scam, you could seriously lose out.
How can I get caught in bitcoin scams?
The less you know about bitcoin, the easier it is for you to get caught in a scam. If you're trying to figure out the drawbacks of buying bitcoin, you should be well-versed enough in the digital marketplace and in financial concepts to know when you're being played.
Don't jump on the bitcoin train just because you read on social media that it's a great new way to make money. Know what you're doing before you put your money at risk.
What precautions can I take?
There are a few fundamental ways to detect a bitcoin scam, though they are not 100 percent foolproof. The first indicator that a website might not be for real is if their web address starts with "http" instead of "https." (The 'S' stands for "secure.")
You should also do thorough research on any company or server you're planning on doing bitcoin business with. If you're unsure of where to look, ask your friends or other people who have successfully traded bitcoin before.
How safe is it really?
Honestly? No one really knows. As one of he newest developments in the financial market, it is both exciting and unstable. As mentioned earlier, bitcoin value soars and plummets rather quickly, and no one really has a firm handle on how it all works or what its flaws are yet. Because it is such new financial territory—and because it's the internet—there is the potential for hacking and other unknown developments. As years go by, hopefully we'll all have a much firmer grasp on the drawbacks of buying bitcoin and how to make profitable investments in bitcoin.
How can bitcoin benefit me?
If you remember the stock market crash of 2008, then you'll know how much distrust there is now when it comes to having big banks manage your money. Bitcoin was created to be anonymous in large part to avoid those big banks and the government that supports the system. A rule of thumb is to never place all of your financial assets in one place, so investing in bitcoin could be a useful option.
What does bitcoin mean for the future economy (and my place in it)?
Bitcoin is definitely the new financial frontier. How it will play out in the next five, ten, or 20 years is still up for speculation. But as the world shifts its attention to a bitcoin economy, one thing is for sure: You need to educate yourself on what it is, how it works, and most importantly, what the drawbacks of buying bitcoin are to keep you and your assets safe.


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A convoy of relief supplies for 45,000 Syrians trapped between the closed Jordanian border and Syrian government frontlines did not arrive on Thursday as planned, a UN spokesperson told IRIN. But even if it had, civilians in the isolated no-man's land camp of Rukban would largely continue to remain cut off from aid, commercial shipments of food, and medical care, in an area where officials and health workers say hunger, disease, and sexual abuse are on the rise.
While the UN no longer lists any part of Syria as besieged and classifies Rukban as hard-to-reach, a senior aid official familiar with the camp told IRIN that the situation there has never been as bad as now.
It's hell, that person added. It's very hard to put words on it. A senior official with another aid organization said the camp, which began forming in late 2014 after Jordan closed its border to most asylum seekers, is de facto besieged. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity to preserve sensitive working relationships.
Iolanda Jaquemet, a spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, told IRIN that prices of basic commodities inside the camp are skyrocketing, food supplies precarious, and reportedly deaths are rising due to the living conditions and lack of health care.
The UN's humanitarian negotiator for Syria, Jan Egeland, confirmed earlier this month that a trickle of trade that had kept the informal camp supplied from the Syrian side had been cut off, making it one of the most desperate places in Syria. Aid workers say the reduced commercial trade with the rest of Syria has increased tension and cut food supplies.
'Under siege'
Activists charge that the trade blockade is a deliberate move by the Bashar al-Assad government. Laila Kiki, executive director of advocacy group The Syria Campaign, said Rukban has been under siege by the regime for months.
A UN World Food Programme spokesperson, Herve Verhoosel, said Friday that the convoy had not started but that efforts continue to get it on the road.
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In a world where change seems the only constant, where even what it means to be church is shifting, how can we as leaders help our MCC ministries boldly answer our calling from God?
In this 21st century context, we can no longer rely on how things "have always been done," nor can we simply imitate what others are doing to live more fully into our mission.
Now, more than ever, we, as leaders of all kinds, need to be creative risk-takers, connected and learning together, deeply grounded in our faith, willing to listen and follow where the Spirit leads as we join in working with God in the world.
Earlier this year, we had rich dialog in a series of conversations to Imagine Revitalization. Building on those discussions, the Office of Church Life and Health and the Office of Formation and Leadership Development are working together to offer a series of conversations in the coming months on Becoming More Innovative Leaders.
These conversations will be a sacred holding space for learning and discerning together as leaders of all kinds across MCC about how becoming more innovative will inspire and equip us to move forward in the mission God has for each of our ministries.
Each session will include a mix of presentation, large and small group discussion, and individual reflection. They will invite us into a communal experience of education, assessment, application, and the development of some plans for supporting our work, both individually and collectively, as we move forward.
As we deeply listen to one another and the Spirit, we will hear wisdom that we can apply as individual leaders in our own growth and development and as congregations and other ministry contexts hungering for fresh approaches to embody and share God's inclusive love and justice.
So, if you are a leader of any kind of ministry within MCC and are willing to be open to the Spirit and to others in conversation about, as one of our earlier conversation participants said, "Trying new things and being bold enough to do so," please join us.
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Zinedine Zidane the magic man is back at Real Madrid and this coming season all of the pressure will be on the Frenchman to deliver the title and usurp Barcelona who have been completely dominant.
When Zidane came back to Real in March the club hardly exploded and indeed didn't really improve under him but at the end of the day he was brought back earlier to just stabilise the ship. Zidane will know as will the fans that the real business with the club will commence when the league season kicks off in August. And you can forget about the Champions League. Whilst they will fight to be champions of Europe once again the priority will be about winning La Liga. Incredibly Madrid have only won 1 La Liga title in the past 7 years.
Madrid have spent big and the purchase of Eden Hazard from Chelsea is their star signing. He is the one that is supposed to bring the balance back to the team. But Hazard as great as he is, can go missing in games. It will be Zidane's task to guide the Belgian through the season where consistency becomes key to success.
Paul Pogba has been hinted at but he will have to fall into place and one wonders if his signing will be good for such a sensitive player. Even Ronaldo got booed at the Bernabeu.
The truth is that Zidane is about to undergo the biggest challenge of his career. Not only does he have to perform well on his return, and remember they say never go back to your old clubs. But he has to stop Barcelona from winning the league which is easier said than done. And of course Barca will not be the only threat to Madrid this season with their city rivals Atletico Madrid making huge progress and buying Joao Felix who is supposed to be the next big player. They will be in with a shout for the league too.
Zidane will need to find a good balance with his team and they will have to attack and be much more aggressive this season with the ball. One finds that Madrid just aren't quite there and need a striker that can get them 30 goals a season. Is it simple that the club still haven't recovered from losing Ronaldo? Benzema is good but he isn't Ronaldo.
Maybe just maybe Zidane will give another chance to Gareth Bale who in truth has done little wrong. Zidane simply has the greatest season challenge of his career to date.


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By Rick Mercer, from Rick Mercer.com, October 26, 2011
Rick Mercer's Rant (Mr. Mercer is an openly gay entertainer on CBC Television)
Every year in this country 300 kids take their own lives. It is a mind-boggling number. And this past week one of those kids was Jamie Hubley. He was 15, he was depressed and he happened to be gay.
And because this is 2011 we don't just read about a kid like Jamie, we can Google him and then the next thing you know, you're sitting at home watching his videos on YouTube. And he was gay all right. He was a great big goofy gay kid singing Lady Gaga on the Internet. And as an adult you look at that and you go, you know what, that kid's going places. But for some reason, some kids, they looked at that and they attacked. And now he's gone.
And because this story is all too familiar we know exactly what's going to happen next. Grief counselors will go into the school, as they should. But what about the old fashioned assembly? You know, where the cops show up and there's hell to pay and they find out who's responsible. You know like when the lunchroom is vandalized. Because the kids who bullied this boy, they know who they are. And more importantly other kids know who they are.
It's no longer good enough for us to tell kids who are different that it's going to get better. We have to make it better now, that's every single one of us. Every teacher, every student, every adult has to step up to the plate. And that's gay adults too. Because I know gay cops, soldiers, athletes, cabinet ministers, a lot of us do, but the problem is adults, we don't need role models. Kids do. So if you're gay and you're in public life, I'm sorry, you don't have to run around with a pride flag and bore the hell out of everyone, but you can't be invisible either. Not anymore. 300 kids is 300 too many.
And this from Globe and Mail Editorial, October 28, 2011
With the best of intentions, Mr. Mercer would impose a burden on gay people that is on no one else in our society. And anyone who did not bear up under that burden would be, by implication, a moral failure – a coward. That is a very big burden, indeed.
How different (and yet not so different) it is from the burden of recent times in which gay people felt they had to keep their orientation secret, even from family members. One of the signal victories of the past few decades has been to free gay people from the burden of secrecy. Should they now be placed under an obligation of openness?
That would not be fair. There are many reasons why some gay cops, soldiers, athletes and politicians might wish not to be open about their orientation. They may consider it a private matter. They have entered these professions for the same reason anyone else has and wish to pursue them in the same way, without differentiating themselves in a way that may feel, to them, irrelevant. They may even be "out" to the people who know them well. Would every gay person now need to hold a news conference?
And yet Mr. Mercer may be right that if all gay athletes, soldiers, etc., were somehow able to make their orientation known far and wide, it would reduce the power of stereotype and spread tolerance. It might weaken the position of the bullies, or at least give comfort to vulnerable gay teens.
And this By Bruce Cheadle from Globe and Mail, October 28, 2011
A report to Commonwealth leaders says there is "overwhelming support" for its core recommendations, including a human rights commissioner and the repeal of laws against homosexuality still found in 41 of the 54 member states.
But that support does not extend to the association's leadership, says one of the report's Canadian authors, and without visible and well-publicized reforms, the future of the Commonwealth is in peril....
The report recommends the creation of a new "Charter of the Commonwealth" and a commissioner for democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
The Harper government has already committed to pushing for the reforms, and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said before arriving in Perth that the repeal of laws against homosexuality would be on the table at the summit.
While the report calls for the repeal of anti-gay laws, it frames the issue as one of disease control, stating such laws "impede the effective response of Commonwealth countries to the HIV/AIDS epidemic."
Gay rights are just one aspect of the called-for reforms.
These three pieces focus attention on a significant social and political issue: the relationship of the gay and lesbian community to the straight community. Currently, there are far too many suicides among gay adolescents, many of them following extensive bullying. And while the Globe Editorial is right not to wish to impose a moral imperative on all gay adults to come out of the "closet," that misses Mercer's point, that if all gays and lesbians in all walks of life were able and willing to be open about their sexuality, that would significantly enhance the confidence and self-respect of gay adolescents.
However, we cannot have either a healthy society in this regard, nor a British Commonwealth that faces the future head on with respect to human rights, if the leaders of that organization, among others, has to duck the issue by framing it as one of disease control. Certainly, acceptance of gays and lesbians in all commonwealth countries would enhance the treatment of HIV/AIDS; however, that merely uses the health issue to "mask" the real issue of racial and religious bigotry.
It is to the churches that we must look for change; they are one of the most insurmountable hurdles in the war against gay and lesbian bigotry, and they have public allies, like the current Mayor of Toronto, who publicly refuses to attend the Gay Pride Parade in that city, preferring to visit his cottage on that weekend this past summer.
The religious "right" considers all homosexuality activity to be a "sin" according to their interpretation of the Bible. The Roman Catholic church considers homosexuality activity a sin.
The political "right" also considers gay and lesbian people capable of change, back to the natural position of being sexually straight, through counselling, a position also supported by many in the conservative religious demographic.
If 41 of the 54 countries in the Commonwealth still have laws against homosexuality, many of those same laws are based on a literal interpretation of the Bible that is incompatible with God's exhortation to "love" all of the people on the planet, a creatures "created in the image of God"...as scripture also alleges.
This religious, moral, sexual and thereby political divide is extremely deep, divisive and bears more than a cursory examination in both political and private reflections. Each of us has an obligation to examine our personal attitudes to gayness, uncomfortable as that exercise may be. The reflection will require confronting the reality that gayness, while different from heterosexuality, is not a reality that must arouse only fear. There is no greater danger to anyone, including school children, from gay instructors than there is from straight teachers. The bogeyman of forcing their lifestyle on others is simply not based on reality and that fact has to become part of the discussion, and the private reflections of each of us.
Further, the male side of the species has to confront one of the most traumatic and challenging facts of the existence of male sexuality: it is a very fragile quality, under considerable attack from all quarters, including even moderate feminists. A brief anecdote, from yesterday's shopping trip to Loblaws:
My wife and I were discussing some item on our list when a woman approached us with this request, "I would like to ask for your help in getting a jar of clam juice from the top shelf, because I cannot reach it."
After I willingly obliged, she moved past my wife commenting, "They still are useful for a few things!"
With that kind of attitude among women of all ages, male masculinity, and with it male sexuality of the straight kind, will continue to be an extremely fragile quality, and to many straight men, homosexuality is another threat to that already fragile quality.
It is up to all males, everywhere, to come face to face with their own sexuality, celebrate it in a healthy manner and dump any lingering fears of gayness in themselves as well as in others. Women, by contrast, seem rather undisturbed by the gayness of their sister lesbians, and men would do well to emulate their detachment. However, that will only come about with a societal enhancement of men, men's contribution, men's creativity, and men's sexuality including those men who happen to be gay.


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Daily fantasy sports operator Mondogoal has announced the introduction of three new leagues to its offering in the form of the Chinese Super League, the Russian Premier League and the Turkish Super League.
In doing so the operator has become the first DFS site to launch these leagues, and shows that it's sticking to its goal of becoming the first truly global daily fantasy sports product.
Chris Mazzone, Vice President of Marketing at Mondogoal said of the news: "Our goal to be the first truly global DFS product and the number 1 place for football, by launching RPL, TSL, and CSL, we are one step closer to achieving that."
He continued: "It's obvious to us that the Chinese Super League is serious about becoming a big time player in the sport with the way they are acquiring players. We think it makes sense to get involved early and capitalize on the intrigue and excitement surrounding the league."
Fans around the world are able to play the site's free contests in these new leagues immediately. At this present time Mondogoal offers real money games in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Ireland, Brazil and Italy and users in these regions can start playing for cash in those new leagues as well.
Mazzone explained how Mondogoal will not initially be promoting the contests directly in Turkey, China and Russia but there is a strong belief that being the first to offer these leagues will help open up expansion opportunities and partnerships in these countries.
Mazzone also touched on the educational opportunities on the Chinese Super League that providing weekly contests on it can offer. He stated: "There are few ways better to teach people about the quality of a league and get them more familiar with the teams and players than daily fantasy. The engagement and education that daily fantasy provides through content and game play far exceeds most other forms of betting and many involved with the CSL or interested in it's growth will be keen to get involved with daily fantasy in some way to help speed that along."
Mondogoal Founder and CEO Shergul Arshad had this to say: "Within our company name, 'Mondo' means world. We are offering competitions now well beyond Europe, and surpass any other site by at least 2x. China in particular is exciting because we can capture a portion of a billion people playing what will at first be freerolls. Expansion into Chinese Mandarin is planned, and perhaps mixing in prizes or small cash outlays could happen soon."
Arshad also mentioned that the operator will soon be announcing new club partnerships as it looks to add to its tally of notable partners including Chelsea, Barcelona and Roma to name just three.
Mondogoal's International Director Richard Graham is part of a panel dissecting daily fantasy sports and its potential in Europe ahead of Euro 2016 at the Betting on Football Conference at Stamford Bridge on April 21st.


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East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs has received an update from the Department of Infrastructure in relation to his request "for a significant upgrade in warning signage so that visitors driving high sided vehicles are less likely to get caught out" at the North Road railway bridge.
The Department of Infrastructure have advised the MLA as follows: "I can confirm that the Department and Translink carried out an audit of the signage on the approaches to North Road bridge in September 2016 and found it to be in accordance with current advice and best practice.
There are warning signs on the two approaches to the bridge which clearly indicate the presence of a low bridge stating the maximum height of vehicle which can safely pass under the bridge. There is a responsibility for all drivers to be in control of their vehicles at all times and to pay attention to warning signs and be aware of the size of the vehicle they are controlling."
Roy Beggs said "Both NIR and DfI Roads have assured me that they will continue to monitor the primary cause of the bridge strikes. In my opinion it is clear that additional measures are required following repeated vehicle strikes on the low bridge, which routinely cause traffic disruption on one of the busiest roads serving Carrickfergus."


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The Only Horoscope Worth Reading.
A synopsis of today's planetary influences
for sun signs and rising signs.
Today is a great day to make new acquaintances and new allies or to mend fences with someone who is eager to get back into your graces. Your willingness to cooperate with others is at an all time high. Use today to your advantage and see what you can collectively come up with.
Today's affirmation:
"Good times are here again."
This is one fine business day. You have the potential to see your wishes through with the assistance and support of those who understand your work ethic. Today is all about the foundation that you lay for a long term business success.
Today's affirmation:
"I lay down a solid foundation."
This is one of the best days of the month for you. You are a fountain of information that people eagerly want to listen to. Lay your plans and inspiration and bring it in front of your boss. You can have new affiliates who will simply adore you and what you stand for.
Today's affirmation:
"My mind is a world-wind of genius."
Someone generous may show an interest to invest in your business. It may seem a little over the top, but as long as that person understand your thought process and does not want to change things you've implemented, then by all means. You must draw very clear and simple guide lines of return.
Today's affirmation:
"Keep it simple, stupid."
You are loved in incredible ways. Can you take it all in? Complements may be flying in your direction, so the question is: Do you feel that you deserve them? If you have a high self esteem, use today to your advantage by being graceful and grateful and build a team to your liking. You are going up in the world.
Today's affirmation:
"Life is good."
You feel pressured to finish up a project and you may be running out of time. Your goal as an end result ought to be the quality of the work, versus the speed by which you have to finish it. Create a new schedule and don't give up.
Today's affirmation:
"It's the best I can do."
The Moon is in your sign and you possess strength. Your confidence and easy determination is what puts you above the rest today. Your advantage is in your willingness to work with others and to leave any past disagreements behind.
Today's affirmation:
"All is well in my world."
You may wish you had a clone doing for you and running your errands. Alas, that is not the way the world works. Delegate tasks to others and you may see some results. And still, you feel like there are just not enough hours in the day. Pace yourself and take care of number one, is the message of the stars.
Today's affirmation:
"It will all get done, in good time."
Talk is cheap unless you can back it up with real substance. You can impress someone who counts in the long run to see things your way. Make sure you can come up with the goods. Once you have that straightened out, there's no limit to your potential. Take advantage of an awesome day.
Today's affirmation:
"This time it can stick."
Money is leaving your hands like a sieve, so when you are in a position to make a serious profit, try to find ways to save some of your earnings. Spend only on your home business or anyway you need to prepare your home for the winter.
Today's affirmation:
"I spend some, I give some I save some."
This is one of the best days of the month for you. There is so much fabulous planetary activity in your sign. You may look like the hero after you hear the stories around the water cooler, but in the long run you will be best served to leave it all alone. Don't waste this precious energy on others foolishness.
Today's affirmation:
"I take a course and expand my horizons."
So many truths can get uncovered, secrets unveiled, information of high sensitivity is right there for you to see, if you choose to look, that is. Or perhaps you are wise enough not to look and chance opening up Pandora's box. To be forgiving in advance is mighty powerful of you. Leave the past behind.
Today's affirmation:
"I leave yesterday's pain where it belongs, behind me."
Today's Happy Birthday:
In the coming year cycle you will embark on new ways of living your life to it's fullest. You want to incorporate happiness into your everyday routines. You have finished doing all the necessary research about where you want to go from here, and now you can begin a new chapter in your life. You will strike up new friendships that can last a life time. You may find a new partner who will complement the new you, and together you may go off into the sunset.
Good luck and God bless you.
Today's planetary layout:
The Moon is in Taurus.
The Moon makes a fabulous angle with Jupiter, Venus and Mars.
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So, today it's on with the business of living. Time to start moving forward. I leave the neighborhood for the first time since the surgery.
One, to go get blood work done to make sure my hormones are going down like they should. Also, I meet with my internship supervisor this afternoon to iron out details. My dad is coming up today, and we're going to the state fair this evening. I will be experiencing the fair through the vantage point of a wheelchair, since long walks still cause my incision sites to hurt like crazy. Though I suppose this is sort of a turnabout is fairplay, since three years ago J and I pushed my dad in a wheelchair around the fair after his cancer surgery at Mayo.
Today is also the first day I'm wearing something other than pajamas since my surgery last Friday; also the first day I've actively fixed my hair and put on make-up. And I wish I could say it felt good; mostly it feels sad – with a taste of defeat. No miracle is occuring; denial opportunities have passed. The nightmare is reality, and now I go on with my life. It feels like carefully packing up dreams into a box and storing them away in a dark, abandoned closet.
While putting on make-up this morning, I had flashbacks to surgery day, and the doctors and nurses who kept commenting on how awesome my eye make-up was – even after the crying and waking up in the recovery room after surgery. (The trick is eye make-up primer and Urban Decay's make-up setting spray). All I could think while people kept saying nice things was how much I didn't care what I looked like in the light of my circumstances. Which is sort of odd – because I remember feeling a need to look cute that day as I asked my sister to take a picture after the ultrasound if things went okay. Needless-to-say – no picture occurred that afternoon.


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That means your toilet can be placed almost anywhere in the home or a commercial property, where there is access to an outflow pipe of some sort.
Domestic Saniflo Systems
Domestic Saniflo toilets work by a process of maceration. Before waste gets to the exit pipe, it is broken down into liquid form, making it easier to discharge via the macerator pump, either vertically or horizontally.
The Saniflo's system of blades rotates rapidly to turn solid waste matter into liquid in just a few seconds. A pump then removes the waste from the macerator unit, allowing the toilet to refill with water again.
Commercial Saniflo Systems
When Saniflo products are designed for commercial premises, more powerful grinder mechanisms are used in place of normal macerators.
In a commercial properties, there's a good chance toilet users are not as fussy about what they're flushing than they would be at home; and the grinder system can handle it.
The 7 Best Saniflo Macerators
To help you find the best macerator pump and Saniflo system, we've created reviews of domestic and commercial units below.
1. SaniPLUS
The SaniPLUS is the most popular macerator in the range, and for good reason.
First up, you're going to get a 2-year warranty. Go and check out any online product reviews, and you'll see that cheap macerating pumps offer 1-year at best!
These units are not exactly cheap, so having a long warranty gives you some form of financial protection, long-term.
We've replaced cheap macerators in properties that are only a few years old. Why? The noise is horrendous.
Saniflo are the leading brand in this space, and they know that noise is a problem with all macerators.
That's why they've worked hard to improve their noise reduction system, year-on-year. They're now one of the quietest macerators available in the UK.
Multi-Macerating Capabilities
Standard units will only condense toilet waste. But, the SaniPLUS will cover waste from:
- Toilets
- Showers
- Bidets
- Sinks
And, the system uses a carbon filter, that helps to ensure there are no blockages.
Pump Power
The SaniPLUS can pump out at 100m horizontally, and 5m vertically. If you need a pump bigger than this, you'll be looking at a commercial unit.
Size wise, it's fairly-compact. It's 512mm wide and just 270mm high, so it's easily boxed in so it's not on show.
Who Is The SaniPLUS Suitable For?
Anyone with moderate-high macerating needs, in a domestic property.
More importantly, it's suitable for those that are fed-up of ridiculously noisy macerators, thanks to Saniflo's noise reduction system.
There are other products in the line-up we've reviewed below, but the SaniPLUS is our top pick.
2. SaniPACK Pro
Need to keep your macerating pump out of sight? The SaniPACK Pro was designed exactly for that purpose.
It can be used with a wall hung toilet and is ideal for those space-saving in their bathroom.
The SaniPACK Pro is a midrange macerator pump system that works well for both commercial and home use.
There have been some online reviews noting problems with the electrical systems on occasion, but this is usually down to poor (and DIY) installation.
3. SaniBEST Pro
If you're looking for a heavy duty macerator that's ideal for both commercial & domestic – the SaniBEST Pro incorporates a state of the art grinder system…
And that makes it the ideal macerator for high volumes and multiple streams of waste from toilets, showers and basins.
Where other Saniflo products have restrictions on what you can flush, the SaniBest can deal with sanitary products and even the odd cotton bud or two.
The system also comes with a vent connection; that's vital if you're installing on commercial premises.
4. SaniCOMPACT
If you're looking for a space saving solution when it comes to finding the best macerator pump on the market, the SaniCOMPACT is an ideal choice.
It's an all in one toilet, with the macerator hidden inside the unit.
That means it can be placed in any room where there's access to an exterior outflow pipe.
The pump discharges waste up to 30 metres horizontally and 3 metres vertically. That's less powerful than most Saniflow products on the market.
No cistern is required and the unit fits tightly to the wall, with a width of just 403mm and height of 220mm.
It comes with a two year guarantee.
Most of the online Saniflo macerator reviews point to its ease of installation and long term reliability as the major selling points.
5. SaniACCESS 3
The SaniACCESS is one of the company's most popular systems which they call "the most advanced macerator in the world". It is designed to fit behind the toilet – that makes maintenance a breeze.
This Saniflo system has two outlets, one of which can be sealed if you are only using it for serving your toilet.
As with other products in the range, it can be used for handling waste not just from your toilet, but also:
- Shower areas
- Sinks & basins
- Bidets
In recent years, Saniflo introduced noise reduction technology for all their systems. That means you'll hear little or nothing when the macerator pump engages.
The benefits of the SaniACCESS system is that it sits neatly behind your toilet, largely out of sight.
Like the SaniPLUS, it's easy to access the blade and the electrics via a top panel if there is a problem.
For those that are all about energy efficiency, all Saniflo products use much less water than traditional toilets, and the SaniACCESS is no exception.
Professional installation ensures everything is connected properly, and online reviews back this up.
Those that have had problems, installed the system themselves and regretted it fairly-quickly.
6. SaniSTAR
The SaniSTAR is a wall hung toilet system.
A little more costly than other systems on the market, it does however, have a powerful macerating pump.
It's a great solution if you have low water pressure or want to install your toilet below sewer pipe level (in a basement for instance).
The macerator is built into the unit which makes overall installation easier. And, the flush is controlled electronically which helps reduce water consumption.
Designed to be installed in any area of the home, the SaniSTAR comes with the usual (and impressive) 2 year warranty.
7. SaniGRIND Pro
This is another Saniflo product that uses a grinder mechanism and is ideal for commercial installations.
With a strong pump mechanism, the system can be installed up to 25 feet below the sewage pipe line, and up to 150 feet from any soil stack.
As with the SaniBEST, it can cope with products such as sanitary towels and cotton buds thanks to the high powered grinding mechanism.
A vent system is included for all commercial installations, to comply with current building standards.
Buying A Saniflo System
There are several things you need to consider when purchasing your Saniflo system.
The first is your budget. As with all systems, the more you invest, the better quality you get.
Buying a cheap macerator isn't always a good thing.
Where are you planning on installing the Saniflo system, and what macerating capabilities do you need?
For instance, if you need your macerator hidden away, you'll need something like the SaniPACK.
Type Of Macerator
Do you need a grinder, or a standard macerator?
Macerators are great for domestic use, but can struggle if anything other than conventional waste is being flushed.
If you have commercial premises, then opting for a grinder means your system will handle any kind of waste. That's going to save you having problems with blocked toilets, further down the line.
Finally, you'll need to decide whether you are going to have your Saniflow system installed by a professional, or on a DIY basis.
The Saniflo toilet reviews with low ratings often tend to be associated with poor or DIY installation.
Do you really want to install something that's controlling the flow of waste in your property, on a DIY basis?
Parting words
Thanks for reading our 5-minute review of the 7 best Saniflo systems for commercial and domestic properties.
Got a question? Leave a comment below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Hi, I was just wondering what is the ideal macerator for my en-suite. We need to run the toilet, sink and shower through it. It needs to go up into the loft and across the length of the house (approx 45ft). Many thanks in advance.


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Helm 3 Preview: Charting Our Future – Part 7: What's Next?
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This is the seventh and final part of our Helm 3 Preview: Charting Our Future blog series. Read our previous blog post on library charts here.
Helm 3.0.0-alpha.1 is the foundation upon which we'll begin to build the next version of Helm. The features shared over the last few weeks were some of the big promises we made for Helm 3. Many of those features are still in their early stages and that is OK; the idea of an alpha release is to test out an idea, gather feedback from early adopters, and validate those assumptions.
Once the alpha has been released, we can start accepting patches from the community for Helm 3. We should have a stable foundation on which to build and accept new features, and users should feel empowered to open tickets and contribute fixes.
In this blog series, I have tried to highlight some of the big improvements coming to Helm 3, but this list is by no means exhaustive. The full plan for Helm 3 includes features such as improved upgrade strategies, deeper integrations with OCI registries, and applying JSON schemas against chart values for validation purposes. We're also taking a moment to clean up the codebase and updating parts that have languished over the last three years.
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How to Make It
Step 1
Combine water and 2 tablespoons juice. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off stem to within 1 inch of base; peel stem. Remove bottom leaves and tough outer leaves, leaving the tender heart and bottom. Remove fuzzy thistle from bottom with a spoon; discard. Cut artichoke into quarters lengthwise. Place artichoke quarters in lemon water. Repeat procedure with remaining artichokes. Drain.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté2 minutes. Add garlic; sauté seconds. Add artichoke quarters. Reduce heat; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, wine, capers, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in parsley.


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On this section I want to review some of experience from my friend that how give high priority to Allah give them best result
In some condition we are trappped in our logic mind especially in our busy activity and "limited" condition
But now I learn that we must put effort and give first priority to Allah if we want to be "prioritized" in achieving success in world and akherat.There is no free lunch and free gift on that dude..
We want to have good career,profitable business,happy familiy,expensive car,vacation to many country,more free time,good financial,etc
Do you think can reach all of that by yourself only effort? Abselutely not Laa dude! ( accen singapore,wkwk) we only have max 24hr\day limited power, fluktuatif spirit,limited budget (this for sure,hahah)
So we need help from the creator of Nature,Allah the mighty, the richest generous and mercifull.And for that there is no free gift,He will give you more than we effort for sure but must pursue if want to be "first class"citizen
How is that :
1.Give best effort to keep the sholat time ontime, jamaah in mosque. Especially for shubuh,the hardest part from my opinion.
2.Don't lose dhuha pray,tahajjud,and taubat pray
3.Change your mindset about shadaqoh,we"re the one who need shodaqoh cause it will help us a a lot.So don't forget to give shodaqoh, first class citizen will give at least 10% of their income.And as Allah promise this shodaqoh will not make you poor but will added,added and added.Insya Allah
4.Discipline.That's for sure what will first class citizen will do.discipline is pride and give many benefit
5.Read 7 habits of highly effective people,heheh there are many tips on there to increae productivity
Ok that's for now,let's pursuing "first class citizen" by equalling our effort,ciao!


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Foods I refuse to eat during hot summer days...
jsolomon replied to a topic in Food Traditions & CultureI guess I'm one of the minority. I eat pretty much anything any time of year, without any thought. Sweating doesn't bother me a whole lot. But, I do try to eat more seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall, when there are things like asparagus, morels, strawberries, peaches, cherries, and tomatoes at their only points of edibility. But, I have found that the more water I drink, the more tolerable heat is.
Y'know, there's nothing wrong with that. Imagine how much more life would suck if we had to crush our own salt!
Asparagus and Muscat Sec?Brad, you always have such great advice. I love the idea of taking both bottles. The problem with those two items is that they are served in myriad ways, and seldom on their own, unlike beef or tomatoes. So, take both, be happy, and have a great evening!
You grate ginger? I just cut it into little coins across the grain and smash it with the flat of my knife blade. Honestly, I've never heard of toppit frozen herbs. Are they a regional thing?
Pig breeds, pork quality
jsolomon replied to a topic in Food Traditions & CultureAs a former pork producer, I can certainly say that my experience is that the breed makes much less difference than the quality of life of the pig. To wit, if lowly bred pig gets a varied, omnivorous diet, room to roam, and a generally piggish life, you will have spectacular pork. If a highly bred pig gets confined, fed corn and soybean meal, and an imprisoned life, you will get generally bland pork.
food borne illnesses
jsolomon replied to a topic in Food Traditions & CultureJeebus, remember that there is a difference between food-borne illness, and food poisoning. Poisons are generally quicker acting than illnesses. Good luck!
Don't worry, Fress. While in Waikiki, I ate my poi with pickles.
Cows isn't the problem. Corn and soybeans is. Our production of calories from them is a huge funnel in and of itself.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a frickle (fried dill pickle). Cheddar cheese on apple pie is heavenly, and black pepper goes with all manner of things, including cottage cheese. But, believe you me, if it weren't for the Pagans, modern Christianity would be much more boring...
Interesting note, FG. Personally, I look at it as barbaric that people suggest we do things we didn't evolve to do. Which is to say, we are nearly obligate omnivores. We ought to be proud of that.
Oh my, food was one of the major traumas of the trip for her. Neophobia runs rampant in my wife, and I am a neophile. You should have seen the discussion to get her to try poi.
On Waikiki beach just this past Tuesday, my wife wanted to eat breakfast at Denny's. Dear God, the horror.
"Field" is a very, very broad term. I believe the term you are looking for is "pasture" From Wiktionary and clarified by dictionary.reference.com So, untilled, "fallow" land, used for the growing of unsown plants which are then eaten by grazing animals.
Bavila, thank you. The wedding and the reception were a tremendous success! And, the gazpacho idea is spectacular. I would love to be at a wedding or reception where a good, seasonal gazpacho was served. Corn chowder is also a wonderful plan, especially if you know a good caterer who will make it when the corn is at its peak and then freeze it to hold for your wedding. Here is my general experience: soups/stews at receptions generally seem to taste the best of all the meals I have had at receptions. They always seem to hold better, and are just enough unique (in Nebraska, anyway) that everyone is that much more appreciative. Good luck, and congratulations!
Microbreweries, specialty beers have come long wayMichelob's been doing this for a while. I drink the hell out of their beer at the local ball games, so it would be hypocritical for me to say "no". Now, if aesthetics are the order of the night, then I prefer a crimp-top bottle. But, beer is good in its myriad forms.
There was after the initial BSE scare, but then this past January, a shipment of veal contained a bone in it, and Japan began another embargo on American Beef. Talks about importing Kobe and authentic wagyu beef from Japan then stopped also. Whatever secretary Mike Johanns is (don't give me the answer, I don't like him) is working on restarting exports of American beef to Japan. The talks are working rather better than planned. Source, tokyo.embassy.gov Edit to add link to source information.
I'm catering my wedding reception--This Saturday! It's a similar size, and similar affair. I'm serving roast pork loin and jambalaya. The vegetarians and other "special diets" are having a mushroom stroganoff--yes, that's changed from the smoked salmon sandwiches. Hopefully I can start cooking tomorrow.
Nebraska ranchers are just tired of losing money. So we're counterfeiting 20 dollar bills instead of producing beef anymore. At least if we do that, we get cable, and 3 hot meals a day, and a roof over our heads. That's more than we can say for ranching.
chardan, you are mistaking symmetry for beauty. All hand-made foods have small asymmetries in them that are points for TLC to show through. That is a truly beautiful pie. Do you FedEx them?
Animals, Cruelty, and Eating
jsolomon replied to a topic in Food Traditions & CultureIt should be noted that ortolan, consumed by Francois Mitterand before he died, was illegal, even then. Ortolan consumption continues to be illegal in France, to my knowledge. Don't talk to me about cruelty of consumption and eating until you've seen someone deep in the throes of what bacteria do to them. Mother Nature is not gentle.
RIP Lobsters ... newest invention ...
jsolomon replied to a topic in Kitchen ConsumerIt's very generous to call a lobster's central ganglion a brain. Arthropods nervous systems, as a general rule, are much more democratic than vertebrates so destroying the central ganglion renders them immobile, not dead, if I recall correctly. It is fair to say that a plunge into a sufficient amount of boiling water destroys their nervous tissue really quickly, which does kill them. But, remember, Mother Nature ain't nice. We generally kill our food because it is much easier to chew when it's not trying to defend itself. We have really anthropomorphosed our food supply into an amazingly heady construct of compassion, etc. When are we going to have stunners for clams? I see a new market.
Spring Ants
jsolomon replied to a topic in Kitchen ConsumerThere are one too many w's in the url. Try this one.


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Party like in Japan at Harajuku Gyoza!
Sip on Japanese craft beers, sake cocktails, Japanese sips and more. Choose a cash bar or a beverage package for your function.
Want to host a sit down banquet? Or a casual standing event?
We have a range of Japanese food options to choose from and we can create a tailored package to suit your party. We are known for our famous Japanese Gyoza, we have lots of them to choose from! or try our Izakaya side dishes like Chicken Karaage, Tebasaki peppered Chicken Wings or Pork Belly Kakuni. We can work with you to create the best menu to suit you and your guests.
To learn more about Harajuku Gyoza Functions, please view the function packages for your favourite venue below, then submit the form below.
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Want our famous Japanese food brought to you? view our catering packages here.
To make a standard group booking, please book directly with the venue here.
Let us help you create a fun and yum event! Get in touch with our team today!
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Systems Instructional Developer - KLA
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Systems Instructional Developer - KLA
United Kingdom
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Solutions & Digital services the broader Firm through delivery of core technology and managed services capabilities, collaboration and innovation development services and building our Alliances network.
KPMG Overview
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.
With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to engage client stakeholders to design and develop learning materials required to support the implementation of systems; particularly ERP solutions. The role will include leading a team of on and off-shore designers and developers to deliver blended learning solutions. The role requires a candidate specialising in digital learning, face to face training and blended solutions with specific experience in enterprise resource management implementations such as SAP and Oracle, and familiarity with training programmes for systems learning.
The successful candidate will act as an internal and client-facing subject matter expert, providing advice and proposing solutions to support an effective and efficient training approach and design, whilst minimising risks.
The Systems Instructional Designer will work throughout the entire training life-cycle from analysis to implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Training Strategy – Support the production of the training strategy, the impact assessment on the organisation of the changes taking place and the overall objectives of the implementation. Conduct an analysis to define training needs – assist with the analysis of training needs, work with key internal and client stakeholders to ensure that the scope of the training is clearly defined for the target audience. Define the strategy to underpin the training needs to shape the design and clearly set out the key assumptions.
Training Curriculum – Produce the training curriculum based on functional design documents and liaise with Functional/Technical teams to estimate the amount of development and delivery time for each element of learning.
Training Plan – Support the development of the Training Plan and provide key input to define required activities, roles and responsibilities and the ongoing maintenance / reporting against the approved plan.
Training Approach – Assist the Training Manager to design the methodology to train project team members and end users. Provide insight into the different methods to train end users and propose solutions to meet the specific client situation and system being implemented. The training approach may include the approach for the delivery of the training itself, as well as the approach to be used with specific groups of end users, based on their circumstances and requirements. Key risks, issues and dependencies should be considered for the different approaches proposed.
Training Design – Develop templates for all of the deliverable types, adhering to any brand guidelines and instructional design good practice across all deliverable types. This may involve liaising with client brand managers and obtaining sign-off before cascading to the development team.
Training Development – Manage a team of on and off-shore designers and developers to create or use templates to develop a suite of learning materials. Work with the Training Manager and Project Manager to ensure that materials are developed to agreed quality standards and timescales and with the requisite level of input from the business and technical SMEs.
Liaising with either the internal or client Learning Management System Team on the hosting of materials and the testing of these prior to them being made available.
Training Review – Review developed materials to ensure they meet the required standards in terms of instructional and aesthetic design and brand guidelines. Manage the feedback process with the SMEs and designers to ensure an efficient and effective process is in place to update materials and obtain sign-off.
For all the above, actively developing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders up to board level is key, and be seen as a subject matter specialist both in learning pedagogy and digital learning.
The Person - Required Skills
The successful candidate will also demonstrate: Significant instructional design experience covering a full blend of learning materials including ILTs, e-learning and simulations A structured and accurate approach to the role
Experience working on large scale, complex technology-enabled change programmes. Experience of leading and mentoring a team of on- and off-shore designers and developers to develop the range of materials. A flexible and resilient nature to adapt to the demands of large scale projects and complex stakeholder relationships. Credibility in building new stakeholder relationships, using exceptional communication skills, as well as demonstrating an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience of various authoring tools available to deliver different material types, including simulation and/or cloning systems.
Knowledge of Electronic Performance Support Systems and/or In-Application/context sensitive help is desirable. Previous experience of large scale, complex systems implementations, ITIL certification or familiarity with the ITIL framework and service library qualifications including CIPD, MBA and Prince2 would be beneficial but are not essential.
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If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn't rewarding enough, we'll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.
'Our Deal' sets out all the different ways you'll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.
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While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.
We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.
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Cultivar: Jin Xuan
Harvest: Spring 2019
Cup: 1 tbsp for 10 Gong Fu cups
Caffeine level: low to medium
Tasting Note
Rich and mellow aromatic sweetness that resembles sweet potato with mild malty smooth mouth feel and a subtle note of dry fruits
Full Description
Painstakingly produced by a tea scholar who owns a small organic tea farm in Canton province, this hand picked tea is a special patent artisanal black tea. Intriguingly, it is actually produced by cultivating Jin Xuan Oolong tea trees from Taiwan, and it is produced only when visits from the Green Tea Leafhopper are ensured, however it is made with a production method for black tea.
100% pure, it is made of young spring leaves mixed with buds. Similar to a Golden Yunnan black tea, with malty smooth mouth feel, it presents a much richer aromatic sweetness that mimics sweet potato and honey, mixed with mild dry fruit fragrance. It also makes a surprisingly fascinating cold infusion. However, adding milk or sugar like Assam or Darjeeling is not recommended since its liquor is much more delicate. This artisan crafted tea is not something that can be found on the mainstream Chinese market, but is, instead, a local rarity.
Canton, China
Brewing Instruction
|Gai Wan or ceramic pot
Add 5gram/1 tbsp
Ceramic Teapot:
- Add 8oz water and infuse for 3 min.
- Repeat for another 3+ infusions and increase the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion
Gai Wan (Recommended for best infusions):
- Add water and infuse for 5 seconds
- Repeat for another 5+ infusions and increase the steeping time by 5 seconds with each additional infusion
We strongly encourage experimenting with different quantities, steeping times and tea wares to find your most desired result. However, avoid over heated water, as it will over-extract the bitter compounds and astringency of the tea, whereas water that's too cool might not fully extract the aroma and flavor.
Top Health Benefits
- Rich in polyphenols to maintain a healthy gut by promoting the growth of good bacteria
- Contains antimicrobial properties that kill off harmful substances and improve gut bacteria and immunity
For education purpose only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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Cliff Diving Adventure at Ariel's Point, BoracayTuesday, January 22, 2013
Cliff diving was definitely the highlight of our trip. It's too AWESOOOME!! Party starts and ends in the boat. There were l...
Cliff diving was definitely the highlight of our trip. It's too AWESOOOME!!
Party starts and ends in the boat. There were lots of music, dancing and drinks were overflowing - like we no longer would like to go back to the shore. I had soooooo much fun!!
The view was amazing - it's paradise. Everyone was friendly and you meet different peeps from different countries. Everyone was just sooo supportive of you making that big jump!
The Ariel's Point package includes round-trip boat transfer, local appetizers, a BBQ lunch, merienda (afternoon snacks), unlimited drinks (bottled water, sodas, juices, San Miguel Pale Pilsen, San Miguel Light, Red Horse, and dark rum), and use of Ariel's Point amenities (diving platforms, snorkeling gear, canoes, kayaks, and floating raft) are currently being offered for only 1,500 PHP / person. (as per Ariel's website link: http://www.arielspoint.com/getting-to-ariels-point.html)
Trips to Ariel's Point depart daily at 11:30 a.m. from Obama's Grill in Station 1. Party is over at 5pm.
Sharing the video of my BIG JUMP!! LOL!!
My friends waiting for me to jump!
There are 3 different dive boards - 6,8 and 15 meters.
I only tried 6 meters. I was super scared and almost had an heart attack (I really thought I was brave until I walked towards the end of board).
I'm already teary-eyed when I think of jumping again! YES I'M A PUSSY!!


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Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some prizes to share from a $1L gridwide hunt called Magical Winter, and we are looking for a lovely pale blue snowflake at each store. There are hints and previews on separate tabs of the hunt's website, both very useful to have available when hunting. The prizes are themed for cold weather rather than a holiday, so it's a fine choice for January :)
I was immediately drawn to this first prize from the preview page, probably since it is different from anything in my inventory already. It is the Benazair by COVETED! and has some special details. The top and skirt are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. There is also a belly dancer diadem included (the band and gems on my forehead) that has a great menu when you click it - it is RLV compatible and has 4 pages of poses among its features. There is a separately hidden mens gift for this hunt too, as there are two neighboring buildings to hold their male and female designs.
This stunning icy blue gown is the prize from MadCatCreations, a laced halter gown with a beautiful diamond snowflake on the front and an even larger on the back. The gift includes sizes for standard, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP. I feel like this would be a lovely choice for a winter formal event or a visit to a fancy club.
Another sensational gown can be found inside the snowflake at Gross Princess, their Icy Snowflake Ballgown. It is included in a classic fitmesh version plus sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. The deep color is the perfect backdrop for the snowy crystals (frozen fractals all around!) and the style is delightful for a special occasion.
The prize from Changed Seasons is called River, and consists of a duo of nightshirts (boyfriend shirts?) with a pair of black panties to wear beneath either. Each piece comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizes. I love how the stripes are subtle on the red version, but bold on the teal, so you can decide which type of mood you're in.
My final look of the evening is the hunt prize from Cats n' Kittens Boutique, their CnK Happy Holiday Sweater Dress. The sandy colored mini dress comes in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The cat on the front seems to be enjoying some snowy weather, complete with a fashionable scarf to keep those whiskers warm :) I really like the little laced V opening above the cat image, and will probably wear this as a tunic top over jeans sometimes for variety.
My day spending time with family went really well yesterday, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity. It was a neat mixture of personalities and viewpoints, and I appreciate that even the most outspoken are never rude and are consistently respectful of others. Sounds like the exact opposite of social media, huh? Just a benefit of a small, close group I suppose. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
All Prizes from the Magical Winter Hunt:
Photo 1:
Outfit: Benazair by COVETED! $1L Hunt Prize
Photo 2:
Dress: Madcatcreations MCC - woman - Magical Winter Nap $1L Hunt Prize
Photo 3:
Dress: {.Gross Princess.} Icy Snowflake Ballgown $1L Hunt Prize
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Outfit: RIVER ~ from Changed Seasons $1L Hunt Prize
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Dress: Cats n' Kittens Boutique CnK: Happy Holiday Sweater Dress $1L Hunt Prize
Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Joy - Redhead (Current VIP Group Gift)
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FENY marshmellow GG January/19 (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)


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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Skyfire Cycle Season 4, Ep 8
When Terry's all-time favorite fantasy author (guest star Fred Melamed) receives threats from a Sad Puppy-esque fan, Jake helps him overcome his jitters at meeting his hero to crack the case. Meanwhile: Gina launches an unstoppable charm offensive against Boyle's cousins; Amy and Rosa try to patch up a Monty Hall problem-related marital spat between Holt and Kevin. It's a nearly All-Previously-On-MeFi episode of B99!
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Stories of the campaign's impact and of the generosity of the Williams community. Social media highlights. Progress toward our aspirations.
"My gift to Williams is my way of saying 'I'm part of this thing; Williams is mine.'"
Suzy Akin '84
"I give out of respect for the past and as an investment in the future. Can you tell I was in Sankofa (stepping forward while looking back)?"
Brian Thomas '12
"I give because I want to help ensure that kids like me, who would not otherwise have been able to attend such a quality institution due to extremely limited financial circumstances, are able to receive the gift of a Williams education and experience."
Tracy Heilman '88
"I love the college. I love the students. I cheer for them. How can I not give to Williams? I love that too."
Wayne Wilkins '41
"I have a very deep desire to give back to this community in the same way that it's helped build me."
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Josh & Austin from My Kitchen Rules read out mean tweets
Josh & Austin from My Kitchen Rules read out mean tweets
My Kitchen Rules villains Josh and Austin have dropped a bombshell about how they came to be on the show.
The homeschooled brothers have been the main focus of the cooking show this season with their sh*t-stirring behaviour stealing the show at the Instant Restaurants.
Josh and Austin's insulting comments about rival teams' food and appearances have outraged viewers and have seen them cop an avalanche of hate online (they happily read out some of the mean tweets they've received in the video player at the top of this page).
Josh wants to know who's had body modifications. This can only end well... 😶 #MKR | https://t.co/DIdria31ne pic.twitter.com/idJ86OmqbJ— #MKR (@mykitchenrules) February 5, 2019
Now, in an exclusive interview with news.com.au, Josh and Austin have spoken about how they ended up on the show, revealing they were actually headhunted by producers.
"We'd actually never heard of it before," Josh told news.com.au about My Kitchen Rules.
"I didn't even know the concept," Austin added.
So how did they end up on the producers' radar?
"I've been cooking since I was 12 and then I post a lot of stuff on Instagram," Josh said. "One of the producers saw it and said, 'Hey you're really good at cooking. You should come on a show called My Kitchen Rules.'"
Josh and Austin told news.com.au they were initially apprehensive to say yes because they were worried they weren't experienced enough in the kitchen.
"This is the important thing that everybody should know," Austin added. "(Josh) said to them straight off the bat, 'I don't think I know how to cook, I don't think it's my thing.'"
Josh agreed and told news.com.au, "I basically said to the producer, 'What about when they use those cooking terms like 'reduction'? I don't know what that is!' And they said, 'Don't worry, we'll help you.' But they didn't. They just threw me in there and said, 'Cook, you idiot!'"
In response, a Channel 7 production spokesperson told news.com.au, "We spend a lot of time casting this program through many different avenues such as food festivals and on social media; wherever food lovers are talking about food.
"We want strong, interesting personalities from all across Australia and all walks of life. But most importantly we want people with a genuine passion for food, who love cooking. That's its heartbeat."
Josh and Austin will cook for the other teams for the first time on Sunday night's episode. A promo that's airing on Channel 7 at the moment indicates their Instant Restaurant doesn't go well.
"I'm so, so disappointed right," Manu says to Josh and Austin in a teaser for the upcoming episode. "This is ridiculous! I've never expressed myself like this in 10 years."
The brothers wouldn't give too much away about the episode, but doubled down on the fact they were open from the outset about the fact they aren't great cooks.
"It's like, what did you expect?" Austin told news.com.au. "We said we couldn't cook!"
"If you watch, we never claimed to know about food," Josh added. "We always talked about personality."
Personality is not something that Josh and Austin lack. Some of the comments they've made to rival teams have been so shocking and rude that viewers have accused them of being paid actors.
I can't help thinking Josh and Austin are actors let's ignore them #MKR— Mad (@Madstar42) February 4, 2019
Yall do realise these two are actors 😂 We get it #mkr, you gotta have someone stirring the shit every season. It's getting a tad old now.— ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و (@markthegraves_x) January 29, 2019
So if Josh is a paid actor & I'm absolutely hating on him then am I actually giving him a compliment by playing the villain so well? #MKR— Daz 🐯🐅 (@dcpchiu) January 29, 2019
What do the brothers have to say about the accusation?
"I am an aspiring actor," Josh admitted to news.com.au.
"We definitely both have a lot of acting experience under our belt. It's something that I've wanted to do since I was five and that was well before MKR."
But Josh denied that they're acting on the reality show. "Going on MKR, we did it for the cooking," he said.
My Kitchen Rules continues tonight on Channel 7 at 7pm and Sunday night at 7pm


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Niq Mhlongo has a wonderful knack of writing about important themes with a light hand and wicked wit. After Tears is no exception; I find myself switching between laughing out loud, wringing my hands, hurting and being appalled. He is not afraid to show the worst of people yet this is done with an affectionate touch as well as insight into the context of their actions.
Bafana, the ostensible protagonist of the novel, returns from Cape Town in November 1999, without having passed his law degree. He is met at Park Station, Johannesburg, by his uncle and three friends. Before he is able to divulge the bad news, Uncle Nyawana or Jabu, who calls him Advo, is already attempting to trade on his future success, a fait accomplit as far as Uncle is concerned. Bafana also fails to be honest with his mother and tells her the results have been withheld due to non-payment. She decides to sell their house to pay the fees and Bafana is stuck in his lie. Throughout the rest of the novel, this action sinks him into an ever-deepening hole from which he cannot extricate himself without further lies.
Despite Bafana's actions driving the narrative, I refer to him as the ostensible protagonist, because he has so little agency. His role in the novel is as a foil to the other characters. He is merely buffeted about by the decisions that others make. The uncle and his three friends, dominate the novel. They are brilliantly characterised both in descriptions and through their dialogue. The funniest thing is that Uncle has a dog called Verwoerd who he regularly tells to 'voetsek', a stroke of genius. He has one leg because he was pushed off a train when trying to steal a woman's money and he plays fah-fee, using dreams to determine which numbers to play. His three friends, Zero, PP and Dilika are respectively a taxi driver, a carjacker and a teacher. If you want to understand what rape culture is, these four men typify it. According to Zero, "there's a minimum of five chicks for every dick in Soweto". Their reprehensible behaviour is counterpointed by Bafana's Mama and her friend, Zinhle, who do their best to curtail them. Mama warned Bafana that "in Zero and PP's universe, a man was a man according to the number of ladies he was dating."
Although it is shocking to read about the way women are objectified, abused and disrespected, it is important that topics which are not often spoken about openly, are exposed in this novel. There are many women that have to endure this treatment, some who do not even realise it is wrong.
Another theme in the novel, is the fraught housing situation. John Sekoto visits Mama to inform her that he is laying claim to the house as he is the rightful owner. This creates a furore in the family especially as Mama is trying to persuade the other family members to allow her to sell. This reveals the different family traditions as elders have to be consulted but also exposes some RDP housing scams.
Soweto is brought to life by the characters and their daily lives. The reader rollicks from Christmas to New Year festivities until brought back to earth by a funeral. These events are vividly represented and add to the sense of authenticity engendered by the writer's intimate knowledge of ekasi life. The older men often reference apartheid laws and conventions with cynical humour. At the 'after tears', PP complains that AVBOB is chosen as the funeral service; when Bafana says he thinks they have handled it well, PP explains:
Look at the name AVBOB itself. You know what it stands for? The name is an abbreviation for Almal Vrek Behalwe Ons Boere. These Afrikaners are here in the township to continue what they have been doing for centuries: killing abodarkie. The only difference is that these days they're making a huge profit out of it because they kill you today and bury you tomorrow."
Everyone laughs; it is funny and it expresses things that are truths to them. The corruption in which so many are steeped is linked to the way people had to survive under apartheid. This point is not hammered home but the link is clear.
These are real people muddling through life as best they can; in this novel the dichotomy of family life reminds us that the ones we love are not always saints, that life in Soweto is tough but vibrant and that though humour is often laced with uncomfortable truths, laughter is the best medicine.