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Chances are if your reading this blog you are well aware of influencer marketing and have heard of the recent guidelines laid out by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) in the UK in an attempt to help issues with consumers not understanding the currently recommended #sp or #ad hashtags. In Econcultancy's recent look at these they highlighted that 77% of consumers did not understand what the #sp hashtag means and 48% being unware of what the #ad hashtag means.
The new guidelines look specifically at affiliate marketing where there is a direct paid-for-ad deal between a business and an influencer. CAP highlight the issue in influencer marketing by mentioning how some affiliate marketing is obvious such as banner ads, yet others on social blog etc are less so.
"Some forms of affiliate marketing will be obviously identifiable because of the nature of the medium, for example banner ads, branded emails, 'cashback' websites or websites solely dedicated to the product or service promoted. However, in social media, vlogs, blogs, news sites and voucher sites, while it is certainly possible for the wider context and overall presentation to make clear that the author posting the content has a commercial relationship to the linked-to products, it may not be clear in all cases – particularly where the individual concerned is primarily a creator of non-commercial content or where the overall impression is of editorial independence."
They point out there is no catch-all for all platforms, but that adverts should be clearly paid for advertisements and not individual endorsements. For social media they point out that #ad or 'Ad' should be clearly stated at the beginning of the post and that on image sites such as Instagram then 'Ad' should also be included in the image.
You can read the latest on the guidelines here.
Ok, so why don't they really mean sh*t?
To say the least the guidelines are very loose. They are recommending the extended use of the #ad hashtag or mark that is clearly not recognisable by consumers. The repeated and clearer use of something that is not understood doesn't mean sh*t. There is also no substantial understanding of how these guidelines are going to be enforced or indeed what the expected penalty for breaking them might be. So it is hardly likely that agencies or influencers are going to be particularly bothered about making it obvious that an ad is an ad.
I am not saying that CAP aren't moving the right direction with these moves and essentially it is the social platforms responsibility to be ensuring that adverts are clear on their platforms. Instagram have already reportedly taken moves towards this by testing a tagging system that allows you to tag a partner, read more here.
It is unlikely that we are going to see social platforms rushing to solve this issue as they stand to loose a lot of activity if influencer advertising is limited at all. In my opinion making influencer advertising clearer will make influencer advertising itself and influencer marketing more powerful. Although many people admit to getting annoyed by 'adverts', myself included, making this clear adds a layer of transparency and will let consumers reinvest their trust in influencers and no longer have to ask "ermm are they trying to sell to me?".
I would love to hear your thoughts on this…leave your comments below or join our Micro-Influencer marketing group on LinkedIn to join in the conversation.


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* Comprising 3 bedrooms with BIR's
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This story was first published on Sept 15, 2016, and updated on Sept 27, 2017.
Next Wednesday (Oct 4) marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. The festival celebrates the harvest and the fullest moon of the year.
In Singapore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is largely associated with Chinese cultural practices.
The festival is marked by activities including eating mooncakes and pomelos, carrying lanterns, and exchanging riddles.
The moon is also a symbol of unity for loved ones, since everyone sees the same moon in the sky despite the distance between them.
In Chinese mythology, the Mid-Autumn Festival commemorates the goddess Chang'E, who lives in exile on the moon with a jade rabbit as her companion.
On Monday (Sept 25), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote on the occasion of the festival on his Facebook page: "Hope you'll find the time to gather with friends, families and neighbours to celebrate the occasion together with lanterns, tea, and of course, (less sweet) mooncakes!"
However, the day is also celebrated in other parts of East and South-east Asia, as well as in diasporic communities throughout the world.
We take a look at some ways the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated.
1. Vietnam
The Mid-Autumn Festival is known in Vietnamese as Tet Trung Thu - not to be confused with the lunar new year, which is Tet Nguyen Dan or Tet for short.
One traditional mooncake flavour is Thap Cam, or a mixture of 10 ingredients. The ingredients include Chinese sausage, sesame, pork or chicken floss, and salted egg.
The festival's association with children also means brisk sales of toys and lanterns.
Masks are worn to frighten away a tiger spirit that could devour the full moon and cause an eclipse.
2. Korea
Chuseok is a major festival in Korean culture, and in South Korea, the Mid-Autumn Festival warrants a three-day public holiday.
The long break allows Koreans to travel to their hometowns to visit loved ones and remember dead ancestors. It is traditional to visit and clean ancestral graves.
Ancestors are honoured with offerings on tables laden with food. Special dishes for the festival include sweet glutinous rice cakes in the shape of a half-moon, as well as fried omelette pancakes called jeon.
Celebrations include women's folk dances as well as traditional wrestling matches.
3. Hong Kong
Hong Kongers have a unique way of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in the community of Tai Hang, which was once a rural Hakka fishing village.
In 1880, the villagers suffered a run of bad luck when their livelihoods were threatened by a typhoon and livestock deaths. To reverse their fortunes, they adopted the practice of a three-day fire dance.
The Tai Hang fire dragon dance continues to this day. A dragon is built of rattan and straw, covered with burning incense sticks, and paraded through the streets. The procession is led by two young men wielding incense-covered pomelos.
This custom made it onto China's national list of intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
4. Taiwan
How about slabs of meat alongside your mooncakes and pomelos?
It is customary in Taiwan to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a public holiday, with a slew of barbecues.
The practice began in the 1980s after television advertisement campaigns by barbecue sauce companies. Barbecues were presented as a new take on the Mid-Autumn Festival's theme of family reunions.
Taiwanese people take their holiday barbecuing very seriously.
This year, the Taiwanese Food and Drug Administration tested 10 barbecue grills and two types of pork loin to assuage public fears that heavy metal toxins could be released by heating.
However, the government has been restricting barbecue venues because of environmental concerns.
Public barbecues are allowed in certain riverside parks and other designated areas.
5. Japan
In Japan, Tsukimi is the name of the festival that celebrates the harvest moon.
Families decorate their homes with susuki grass near a window that faces east, and make offerings of seasonal crops such as sweet potato.
Remember the Chinese legend about a jade rabbit who lives on the moon? In Japanese folklore, this tale is given a twist - the rabbits on the moon also make rice cakes, which are a traditional food for this festival.
Last year, McDonald's in Japan sold Tsukimi burgers in cardboard boxes with the silhouette of a rabbit. The burger is stuffed with a beef patty, ham, cheese and an egg - no rabbits.


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Real time strategy in outer space
I must admit strategy games are not exactly my cup of tea, but I do appreciate good strategy titles when I find any. And Sins of a Solar Empire is one of them.
This adventure will please strategy fans for sure, as it includes all the typical elements you can find in this game genre: resource management, merciless battles and smart planning to take your empire to the highest level. But don't be fooled by this apparently traditional scheme: being set in outer space, Sins of a Solar Empire is quite original for a strategy adventure.
This particular setting means that every element in the game is related to space. So, instead of using regular soldiers, horses, combat units or even tanks, you manage spaceships. And instead of conquering towns and villages, you take over planets. Graphics are just fine, certainly not as detailed as other strategy games that are set in historical environments though.
Sins of a Solar Empire features single player and multiplayer gaming modes (though the demo only lets you play the first one). Solo gaming presents you with a series of scenarios and various challenges, including typical strategy elements such as diplomacy alliances, research and development of new strategies and a rather unconventional black market where you can trade crystal and metal without following the legal procedures. As you can see, there are many elements to be taken care of, which means that the game may feel a bit overwhelming at the beginning. This confusion is particularly noticeable when moving around the playing area, because maps are quite large and you can easily get lost.
Even if you're not a big strategy fan, you'll appreciate Sins of a Solar Empire for its original gaming environment. If you like strategy, you should definitely give it a go.


text: Albeit a little outdated, and hard to read in places, this still can be used by prospective GMs who want to play out the Possibility Wars from the beginning, with rumors and plot hooks abound. Summarized in the Infiniverse Guides, this is a rare opportunity to revisit RPG history in the making as being the first game to have players decide the outcome of published material - a modern day reality with the Pathfinder Society modules. Back in the snail-mail days, however mailing in the responses was a milestone in creativity. Well worth it for the material it provides, and a solid historical perspective on one of WEG's finest.


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"Invocation #4" Monochromatic indigo, minimalist geometric art print
8.5 x 11 inches giclee print Warm-toned 290gsm renewable bamboo paper, archival EPSON inkOpen-edition, signed on the backShips flat in a padded mailer made of recycled materials, backed with cardboard
This is a print of an original painting made in my Brooklyn studio. The original piece was part of my Invocation series, a collection of single-hued color studies with the goal of bringing forth feelings and moods based solely on color and structure. It's a piece that evokes a heavy mood and is the perfect addition to any gallery wall.
Colors may be a bit different than pictured due to your monitor's settings.
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Dish Towel - We Drink Wine In Our Yoga Pants
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A cotton dish towel lending a hand lettered "To Relieve Stress We Do Yoga - Just Kidding - We Drink Wine In Our Yoga Pants!" sentiment that complements well with existing kitchen décor. Machine-washable.
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Update: I take back everything nice I said about Amazon Cloud Drive. Unfortunately, it's not ready for prime time. While you can store stuff there, it's difficult to interact with it in the same way you can with Dropbox or Google Drive. As a result, I've dumped Amazon Cloud Drive–what a terrible interface they have!–and switched back to GoogleDrive.
Earlier this month, I received a notice from Dropbox. It said, simply, that I was no longer going to have access to gigs of space (buying a Samsung phone had given me additional hours) I had over the last few years. Instead, access would be knocked down 48 gigs! Still, I had to prioritize content for removal from the cloud, and figure out a way to migrate it from one cloud storage solution to another.
At the time, I wished for a solution that would allow me unlimited storage and an easy way to blend my work scattered across various cloud storage solutions. Then, Amazon Cloud Drive—unlimited storage–for $5 for initial year came along (it may still be available, so I encourage you to take advantage of it!); it regularly costs $60 a year, which still isn't a bad deal.
Some other needs:
- Access cloud storage solution on all platforms (especially GNU/Linux)
- Unlimited storage or as close to it as possible at low cost
- A way to move content from one cloud storage solution to another easily.
- Easy Encryption accessible on mobile as well as computer
Here are the cloud storage solutions I'm now using:
- Google Drive (Total Storage: 24gigs)- This is essentially where I store everything I'm using regularly. I don't imagine moving away from it, but I do occasionally back things up to USB external drives at home. Few items, if any, are confidential. Supports 2 factor authentication $20 per year.
- Dropbox (Total Storage: previously 64gigs) – This is where I store podcasts and content for the Around the Corner blog. There are no backups of the data stored on Dropbox, and none of it is confidential. Works great across multiple OSs and platforms, even if it has a bad rep for security. Supports 2 factor authentication. No Cost.
- Amazon Cloud Drive (Total Storage: Unlimited) – This is the first solution that provides unlimited storage at a reasonable cost. This will also let me make encrypted backups available via the cloud and better organize work. $60 per year (except for the initial $5 promotion)
It's amazing to see all the data flowing from one location to another:
In the past, I've eschewed solutions like Boxcryptor (even though it's great!) in favor of free, open source encryption solutions (e.g. Secure Space Encryptor). Unfortunately, SSE won't work on mobile devices I use every day and I need some assurance of encryption.
While Amazon Cloud Drive has a nice web interface, Boxcryptor has just come out with Boxcryptor Portable, a solution that works on GNU/Linux and allows interfaces to all the cloud storage solutions I use (e.g. GoogleDrive, Amazon Cloud Drive, Dropbox) and others.
With Boxcryptor Portable, you don't need a local installation of Boxcryptor or even your favorite cloud storage provider's software. Therefore it is ideal for users who do not have administrator rights on their computer. Boxcryptor Portable connects directly to your provider to maximise your flexibility. Simply log in to your Boxcryptor account to have all your data in one place, encrypt it or perform file actions. Boxcryptor Portable supports all providers which are supported in our official Android version (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive and many more).
The usage is very similar to our smartphone apps as you decide on uploads and downloads. Therefore, there is no need to sync files locally. Place Boxcryptor Portable on your USB drive, hard drive or download it directly from our homepage and use it on any computer. Access your secure data without caring about limitations of the computer you are using.
This makes Boxcryptor ($48 a year, although there is a free version that allows access from 2 devices) an easy-to-use solution for encryption. Again, you may not need it and may prefer to just encrypt files on your computer before storing them in the cloud storage solution of your choice.
How are you managing your cloud storage solutions?


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New research has found that 480,000 16- to 24-year-olds are missing out on both benefits and advice – no less than 60 per cent of the official total of young jobless. The Deputy Political Editor of The Independent (Rob Merrick) says "many of them have good job prospects, boasting impressive GCSE qualifications and having continued with their education beyond 16. But they refuse to go to job centres because they are "unhelpful" or they "fear being treated badly" – due to the threat of sanctions – while others lack the necessary documents."
Visit: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/young-people-uk-unemployment-poverty-life-state-support-benefits-cuts-a8347401.html
There are some interesting findings within this German study that prompt us to think about Job (Careers) Information Centres for young people – https://www.iza.org/publications/dp/8100
"This study examines the causal link between individuals' occupational knowledge, educational choices, and labor market outcomes. We proxy occupational knowledge with mandatory visits to job information centers (JICs) in Germany while still attending school. Exogenous variation in the location and timing of JIC openings allow estimating causal effects in a difference-in-difference setup. Combining linked survey-administrative data with data on JICs permits to detect whether individuals benefited from the comprehensive information service when they were young. The results suggest that individuals, who went to school in administrative districts with a JIC, have higher educational attainments and a smoother transfer to the labor market than students who did not have access to these facilities. However, we find no effects on individuals' earnings in their first job or later in life. Overall, our results confirm the importance of policies that promote occupational knowledge among young adults."
England should look to Northern Ireland and Scotland to learn from their approaches to high street one-stop shops. If you want more information, simply contact me.


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The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Personal Injury Lawyers serving Daytona, Melbourne, Orlando, Florida and Nationwide.This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
Posted: February 20, 2010
This January, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new ban on texting while driving for drivers of tractor trailers and large commercial buses. Those drivers can no longer send or receive text messages legally while driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says texting distracts the average driver for 4.6 seconds of every 6 seconds when texting. This would mean that a truck driver traveling at a speed of 55 mph would travel 100 yards while looking at their cell phone. Drivers of big rigs can now be fined up to $ 2,750 for violations of this new law.


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The Midnight Dancers: A Fairy Tale Retold– by Regina Doman
Splitting your life between light and night is a dangerous dance…
Rachel Durham is sick and tired of being good. 18, pretty, and bored out of her mind, Rachel is searching for some excitement. Maybe if she stretched the day into the night, she'd be able to have some fun, fun away from her overly strict, devout Christian father. Rachel drags her 11 sisters, half natural sisters, half stepsisters, into the nighttime revels. Her father grows worried about the girls and enlists the aid of Paul Fester: medic, soldier, juggler, ninja and swordsman. Will Paul figure out the girls' dangerous secret before something terrible happens? Or will he drop them, like his juggling clubs, with no net beneath them?
I'm going to say it now: The Midnight Dancers is my least favorite of all the Fairy Tale Novels. It doesn't have any of the characters from the first three novels that I loved so much. The story is darker, and I really didn't like Rachel. She was so rebellious and headstrong, so determined to escape the confines of the day, she wasn't even able to see how much danger she was putting herself and her sisters in.
I did enjoy the return of Paul Fester of Mercy College. He was in Waking Rose and is a great character. I liked how the story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses was written in. The soldier who watches over the girls and the "magic" island. It was interesting to watch the Durhams, who are strict Christians, interact with Paul, a devout Catholic. It strayed away from what Mrs. Doman normally writes about but it was a fresh storyline.
The Midnight Dancers is a much darker book than the other Fairy Tale Novels. Mrs. Doman recommends it for teens of 16 and their parents. Of course, that is a personal judgement for parents to make. If you need some help deciding, here's the Picky Parents Guide.
Do you think it's easy to become bored with goodness? How do you overcome it? Comment below!


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50mph winds forecast to hit Norfolk today
PUBLISHED: 07:34 29 November 2018 | UPDATED: 07:45 29 November 2018
Wind speeds could reach up to 50mph in parts of Norfolk today.
Norwich-based forecaster Weatherquest said the county's coast will bear the brunt of the bad weather, particularly in the east.
It comes as the Met Office issued a "yellow warning" for large swathes of the country today (Thursday, November 29).
Weatherquest said Norfolk can expect gusts of between 45mph to 50mph as an area of rain sweeps in from the south west.
While the county's east coast will be the worst affected, similar wind speeds are forecast for Cromer.
Forecaster Phil Garner said the wind will be at its strongest between 10am and 3pm.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 14C, and despite a wet start, the afternoon is forecast to be brighter.
Mr Garner said Friday will be "breezy" but dry, with temperatures slightly cooler at 11C.
Rain is forecast for Saturday morning, but it is expected to be a brighter afternoon with temperatures reaching 14C.
Sunday's forecast is similar, but with temperatures between 9C to 12C.
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Presentation of new textbooks for agriculture and food technologies held
14 September, 2018
On September 13th, by the initiative of the UN Development Program organized a validation workshop for textbooks developed by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement in cooperation with the Swiss Publishing House (LMZ).
The workshop focused on the resources available for professional students in agriculture and food technologies. The head of the Swiss publisher, LMZ, provided to the workshop participants with a Swiss experience on creating educational resources and a discussion on the methodological issues of professional manuals took place.


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Christmas is here and I would like to thank each and every one of you who have supported, subscribed, liked and visited The David Christie Fan Site and Twitter page!
Before I take a little festive break, I would also like to wish you all and family, friends,and fans of David Christie, a very Merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year!
Love and peace to everyone!
See you in the new year!
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Pineapple Splash Sangria
The secret is: use a wine that takes care of most of the work. It's a super simple recipe, and as long as you use the right wine (Maui Splash) you can adjust the rest to fit your taste.
Pitcher of Pineapple Splash Sangria
10-12 servings
-2 bottles of cold Maui Splash
-2 cups of Homemade POG Puree (Passion fruit-Orange-Guava) **
-assortment of fresh/frozen fruit- limes, grapes, mangos, blueberries, raspberries
-Cold bottle of Hula o Maui sparkling pineapple*
Add Maui Splash, and puree, and fruit, topped with Hula o Maui for a fun spritz, chill and serve
*substitute any tropical fruit juices or pre-made POG
*can substitute with any sparkling wine
** Homemade POG Puree -1/4 cup of each puree- passion fruit, blood orange, guava -3/4 cup of simple syrup (simple syrup- dissolve ½ cup of sugar with ¾ cup of water)


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What Divvy can do for your company and how to use it effectively.
Divvy is an innovative way to track all of the expenses for a company in real-time.
How does Divvy help?
With Divvy, all you have to do is swipe your card, categorize your transactions, and upload a picture of your receipt. That's it. Every transaction is compiled for you automatically, so you don't have to manually create an expense report ever again.
Let's talk about the nuts and bolts of Divvy
If you're a user on Divvy, you'll be assigned to a budget or budgets. Each budget has an owner who will assign funds to employees that they then spend using a physical or virtual credit card. When you have been added to multiple budgets, you will need to make sure to go into the mobile app and select the correct budget to spend from. Once a budget is selected, you can spend from the budget. Remember, if you don't select a budget before your purchase, it will default to the budget with the most funds available.
Click here to learn how to activate your physical card
After making a purchase you will receive an alert in the mobile app. This alert is letting then know you need to categorize a transaction. You can quickly add a photo of the receipt, or add any additional information needed right from your phone.
What happens if you needs more funds in order to complete a purchase?
If you need more funds for a purchase, you can quickly request more funds from a budget. Your request will go directly to the budget owner(s) who are able to approve the request from their mobile device. Learn how to request funds here!
Why does my card keep declining?
There are several reasons your card could be getting declined. When you see a declined transaction notification come through just go to the alerts tab on the mobile app and you can see a reason for the decline. If you need further assistance with declines please reach out to our customer support chat.


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Discount for Defence
15% off entry for military personnel and their families during November!
Monkey World knows the importance of quality family time for all primates, and the strain that military families are often under. That's why we are offering discounted entry to all military personnel throughout the month of November.
This brings a family ticket down to just £35.70 for 2 adults and 2 children.
To qualify, please bring along current military ID or Defence Discount card. Discount will then be added for the whole family (2 adults and up to 4 children).
Terms and Conditions: Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid from 1st-30th November 2019 only. One ID required to gain discount for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Proof of military service (Armed Forces, RAF, Marines or Navy) required.


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'My form of treatment'
Val Kilmer is opening up about battling throat cancer — sort of. In a profile for the New York Times, the "Top Gun: Maverick" star talked to journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner about his medical journey that resulted in his losing his voice and getting a tracheostomy tube. But according to the actor, he never had cancer.


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The Scientific 7-Minute Workout – The New York Times
Editors' note: Here's one of our favorite stories from the archives with a helpful tip for Smarter Living.
Exercise science is a fine and intellectually fascinating thing. But sometimes you just want someone to lay out guidelines for how to put the newest fitness research into practice.
An article in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal does just that. In 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort, which essentially combines a long run and a visit to the weight room into
about seven minutes of steady discomfort — all of it based on science.
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President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been smashed to bits.
It all started when a man carrying a guitar case stopped on Hollywood Boulevard, pulled out a pickaxe and bashed the marble marker into dust and chips, Los Angeles police said.
The attack occurred at about 3 a.m. Wednesday. The man was "going to town" on the star, "like it was his business to be tearing up the ground," witness Patricia Cox told KCBS.
Austin Clay, 24, later turned himself in, according to authorities. He faces a felony vandalism charge and is being held in lieu of $20,000 police said.
"When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways than to vandalize a California State landmark," said Leron Gubler, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. "Our democracy is based on respect for the law. People can make a difference by voting and not destroying public property," he said in a statement.
This is not the first time Trump's star, awarded to the former reality television star in 2007, has been vandalized.
Comedian George Lopez pretended to urinate on the sidewalk star earlier his month, using a bottle of water. In 2016, the marker was spray-painted with a mute icon and a swastika. During the Republican National Convention in July 2016, a street artist built a tiny wall around the star, mocking the Republican candidate's promise to build a "big wall" on the Mexican border.
Before Trump won the November presidential election, a man wielding a sledgehammer busted up the marker. James Otis pleaded no contest to a count of felony vandalism and was later fined and sentenced to probation.
Man Sentenced for Defacing Trump's Walk of Fame Star, Won't Do Jail Time
Man Who Allegedly Destroyed Donald Trump's Star on Walk of Fame is Arrested
Someone Built a Wall Around Donald Trump's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Donald Trump's Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Appears Defaced with Swastika


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Fish oil, found in salmon and tuna or available as a supplement, is one of those supplements that's recently taken off massively in terms of its popularity as a cure all for almost any ailment and as a natural health booster. Unlike many of these fads however, fish oil has many very real benefits that have been backed up with research. The side effects of fish oil are clearly noticeable and will indeed make you healthier and cure many health complaints. But what effects are those? And are there any fish oil side effects that you need to be wary of?
Well let's start with the good. Studies are being published on an almost daily basis that reveal over and over again the countless benefits of fish. Most of these are a result of either the omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish oil, or their ability to sooth joints.
Firstly fish oils can be used as anti inflammatories and can improve your body's inflammatory responses. This means that conditions such as prostatitis, arthritis, cystitis (and pretty much anything ending in 'tis') will be far less painful and uncomfortable. Further to this Omega 3 fatty acids have many cardiovascular benefits and can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure while increasing the 'good' HDL cholesterol. This in turn means less chance of a heart attack, stroke or heart disease. With heart disease being one of the major killers in the Western World this can only be a good thing right?
The slightly more interesting fish oil side effects however are those that is has on the brain. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to improve recall, reasoning and attention by aiding the communication of neurons (brain cells) across synapses. This also helps to protect against various mental disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia and to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's. Children too have been shown to reap benefits from fish oil side effects and cases of ADD and ADHD can be improved with supplementation. These brain benefits can also be appreciated by babies in the womb, resulting in many pregnant and nursing mothers supplementing their diets with fish oil.
As though these benefits weren't enough of a reason to supplement with fish oil, it can also help prevent cancer – particularly breast, colon and prostate cancer. Like antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids help to prevent alterations in normal cells that are the basis of cancer.
So there are many benefits of fish oil and omega three fatty acids, but as with any supplementation or diet change the pros need to be measured up against the side effects. So what, if any, are the fish oil side effects?
Like anything, it's important to supplement with fish oil in moderation. If you take the recommended amount and follow any guidelines that come with supplementation then you should reap the benefits with few to no side effects. The only fish oil 'side effects' that you might notice are a fishy taste lingering in the mouth after first taking the oil and potentially 'fishy burps'. Most supplements however have been put through chilling and filtration processes to prevent this being a major problem, while if you're getting your fish oil naturally then you'll probably anticipate the fishy taste ahead of time.
Some individuals also complain of suffering from oily skin when taking fish oils. This can potentially lead to acne, though conversely can actually be used to treat acne as it stops the body from needing to produce extra oil of its own.
It's also important to bare in mind that fish oil thins blood (which is how it reduces cholesterol and heart disease) which while generally a good thing can be unwise if you're already taking medication to thin your blood or if you suffer from a condition such as haemophilia, von willebrands syndrome, lupes or their derivitaves that prevent the blood from clotting.
When taken in excessive amounts however overdose is possible and fish oil side effects become more pronounced. Excessively thinning the blood can lead dizziness and low blood pressure. Other side effects that have been noted are nausea, diarrhoea, nosebleeds and heartburn. Again these are only observed when the daily doses exceed 12 grams and are still unusual even under these conditions.
Some supplements such as cod liver oil however also contain vitamins such as vitamin A and D. If taken in high doses these too can be toxic again meaning you should temper your intake of cod liver oil. If you are taking other supplements such as vitamin tablets as well then you should also ensure that the two don't add up to more than your RDA.
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Yesterday we finished week three of the second module. We have this week begun the two Communications subjects and moved locations to the new Pilot Training College facility called the Babcock building.
As mentioned before, this module is over three days of the week. Monday was mainly spent revising and a little bit of downtime followed by an early night due to a solo flight on the Tuesday morning.
Getting up at 5am was not something I had done for some time and wasn't exactly what I was looking forward to! Weary eyed I arrived at the Flightline around 6.15am. In the USA (and maybe other countries over this side of the Atlantic, I'm not too sure...) the clocks switch back an hour later than those in Europe. This meant on Saturday evening/early Sunday morning the clocks stood still for sixty minutes (sort of...) and has led to lighter mornings. So, on Tuesday as I walked out onto the ramp at 6.40am the sun had already reared it's head ten minutes previous. Another difference from previous months is the weather. During the summer, as explained before, the weather is like clock work. Fantastic clear skies early in the morning and horrendous thunderstorms in the afternoon. However this seems to have changed quite dramatically and it is now almost impossible to predicted the weather without the help of the official channels.
My solo flight was the last time I would be up in the air on my own before my FAA PPL check ride. It is one hour long and designed for the student to go into the practice area to practice different maneuvers that would come up during the exam.
"Melbourne Tower, FIT 37 is ready for departure, Runway 5 at victor."
"FIT 37, cleared for take-off Runway 5. Make right downwind Runway 5 and depart on course."
"Cleared for take-off Runway 5. Make right downwind departure, FIT 37."
After a couple of maneuvers in the practice area I returned to Melbourne airspace and entered the pattern for a few landings before getting back to the ramp.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were back in the classroom for ground school in now all five subjects including IFR and VFR communications. These two are the smallest of the fourteen ATPL examinations each consisting of only twenty three questions to be completed in a thirty minute time frame. We also did three class tests on each of the other three subjects.
On Thursday we moved to the new Pilot Training College Babcock facility. The building has been open for a few months now and houses all operations staff as well as offering facilities such as classrooms, self study areas and a canteen. I personally find it much better than the Annex which will continue to be used for ATPLs for other module classes I believe.
Anyway, last night a few of us went to Smokey Bones for something to eat before spending today watching some of the England game and generally having a rest. Tomorrow it's back to the books before my last flight with my instructor on Monday before the FAA PPL check ride!


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I thought it would be fun to interview David about his life in the Air Force, his deployment to Iraq, and his upcoming deployment to Kuwait. If you have any questions you would like answered leave a comment.
What do you love about the Air Force?
HHHMMMM, I have been able to travel all over the world. I have been to Jackson Hole, WY, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Iraq, Florida, San Antonio, TX, different parts of England, and various places that I never imagined I would ever visit.
What do you not love about the Air Force?
Living away from Arkansas and missing our family. Then they moved me from a job that I loved to a job that I am miserable in.
Tell me about you experience in Iraq.
It was a very eye opening experience. You cannot imagine how different someone else's lifestyle than ours can be until you witness it for yourself. It really makes you appreciate everything that we have in the states. Someone can say that, but not really grasp it until you have been there.
Were there any scary moments while deployed to Iraq?
Drew and I were out on the flight line performing our routine generator checks when we heard over the base loud speakers, "Incoming, Incoming, TAKE COVER!" But it turned out to be a false alarm. Scary part was that there was no where for us to take cover!
What was the hardest thing about being deployed to a country that was/is at war?
Being separated from my family and not being there for them when they needed me. I felt helpless. I wanted to be home to help them but I couldn't.
*While deployed to Iraq, David missed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and his birthday.
What is going through your head as you get ready for this deployment to Kuwait?
I am kind of excited about a change of pace from my normal job. But I am nervous about the unknown. I do not know what to expect. I feel guilty for having to leave you (Ashley) on your own with the kids and the house.
Other than your wonderful family, what will you miss the most?
The simple luxuries of living in your own home. I will be stuck in a dorm room with 3-5 other guys. I will not have my own shower/bathroom.
*HHHHMMM, thanks for missing my good cooking!! HA!!!
What else would you like to share?
HHHHMMMM, I don't think so.
* I married a man of many words. It is a good thing that I can talk enough for the both of us!
Ok, so Tyler wanted to get in on the interview. Here is the life of a military child.
Do you know where your dad is going this summer?
Kuwait, yeah, I think.
Where is Kuwait?
Far away, I think.
Why is daddy going to Kuwait?
To get the bad guys.
How do you feel when daddy is gone?
Really, kind of, almost, really sad.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
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In the battle of me verses the arm/hand muscles I find myself with more and more addle time and this leaves me nothing to show on the blog that I usually deemed as progress. I used to write posts about a complete subject and would go back to that, but it requires more thought than I have to give at the moment. Some where along the 2+ years I've been blogging I moved from that sort of post to the more "journal" posts: Where I am today and what I accomplished over the course of a few days. These days that seems like less and less to me.
So I leave you today with the progress of the last few days. My machine stitching comes along and I'm filling in the pieces for what I've come to refer to as the Kaffe BOM. The BOM can be found here! Be warned it's in GERMAN! But we all know links are in blue so just start clicking!
I'm also almost done stitching all the Christmas ornaments on the tree for the sampler, but those must go slowly. Once I sew the side and the rest of the top together I will add the last remaining ornaments that overlap the seam and viola! the top will be done!
Boy it's been a very long time since I said that! Oh and just in case you thought I'd have one project off the list of current works...I added one more today!! A small quilt I had quite forgotten to get started on. I picked up the magazine today and realized I had forgotten all about this 4 block quilt I planned to start "right away" a few months ago! I already have the first block almost done! This one I'll keep a secret until I have the top..or maybe the whole quilt?...completed before showing.
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- antique quilter said...
The kaffe bom is looking good!
ok, a 4 block quilt and your not going to share with us now????
I love 4 block quilts!
- July 14, 2008 at 3:10 AM
- Megan said...
ooo, I just love this BOM! can't wait to see more....
- July 14, 2008 at 6:09 AM
- Melanie said...
Great colors--- something different... I like it, Great job.
- July 14, 2008 at 6:10 AM
I enjoy visiting your blog no matter what you write about. Pretty fabrics!
- July 14, 2008 at 8:19 AM
- Carol said...
Judy your quilt is wonderful...Kaffe fabric is so far out of my comfort zone, but I love it. Maybe one day. Love your blocks and those "put together" sections are just awesome. Love your Christmas quilt!
- July 14, 2008 at 8:54 AM
- Darlene said...
I love what you're accomplishing - awesome!
I will be here to read your blog no matter how often you post an entry. It's always inspirational, Judy.
- July 14, 2008 at 9:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Love the Kaffe Fassett. where is the pattern from. I enjoy your writings no matter how often.
- July 14, 2008 at 9:20 AM
- Libby said...
Are you kidding? You're really going to keep it a secret? How can I jump on the bandwagon and add another to my list if you don't share? *S*
I'm really liking your Kaffe piece. I don't think I could work with those colors myself, but I really like how it's looking up on your wall.
- July 14, 2008 at 9:48 AM
- Karen said...
Your BOM is really coming along nicely. It is nice to see it all spread out on your design board. It really sparkles!
I am anxiously awaiting a photo of the sampler quilt top. I still have made no effort to start that last block on mine. Always something else calling to me to work on.
- July 14, 2008 at 12:32 PM
- Annie said...
"Jeepers,Creepers", that BOM is totally fantastic! Love those fabrics and colors.
: )
- July 14, 2008 at 12:59 PM
The BOM is AWESOME! Your colors are really wonderful! I will make that quilt...some day! :-)
- July 14, 2008 at 3:49 PM
- Paula, the quilter said...
The colors and vibrancy of that BOM are just too delicious for words. I find myself going in spurts on posting. I can do one every other day but then I seem to drop off the face of the earth for a while. Sometimes when I have a lot to talk about I make several different posts and save them for those times I have nothing to say. Nothing? Like *that* will ever happen.
- July 14, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Kathy - Pink Chalk Studio said...
Wow Judy, I spotted your quilt progress on Flickr and had to come over and read all the details. This is really gorgeous. A wonderful combination of traditional blocks and modern fabrics.
- July 15, 2008 at 10:07 AM
- Thimbleanna said...
Wow Judy! I love those colors!!!
- July 15, 2008 at 5:27 PM
- Zannah said...
I love this - so much so that I rushed to look at the German site to see what was involved....
- July 16, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- Malagueta said...
Wow, what a glorious color-quilt :) The patterns emerge and submerge, really liking this!!
- July 20, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Judy, what you have sewn so far looks really great, the combination of your bright colors reminds me of little girls playing in the garden. Its a sunny and light scene - I am looking forward your finished BOM.
Thanks for sharing
- July 31, 2008 at 3:53 PM


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Filmmaker David Fincher does not shy away from dark or controversial stories and embraces his projects the way consummate storytellers do—by adding visual integrity and the characteristic edge to his movies.
His direction in "Gone Girl," an adaptation of the novel by Gillian Flynn—also the film's screenwriter—finely illustrates a smooth meshing of multiple elements into a cohesive whole.
Control and restraint are evident and there is also obvious collaboration, which makes the film—about a marriage gone terribly wrong—so absorbing and, in many ways, subversive.
Affecting at the right spots and possessing darkly comic twists and turns, "Gone Girl" is exactly that character-heavy piece that Fincher excels in, allowing him to play with a relationship that visits extreme territories—in this case, the well-guarded psyches of spouses who face the impending end of their union.
But it started oh-so-sweetly: Men's magazine writer Nick (Ben Affleck) charms the bored and overachieving Amy (Rosamund Pike), their undeniable chemistry and mutual affection starting an intense bond that leads to wedded bliss—at first.
The partnership works, but after some time and real, tricky challenges, hidden glitches are revealed.
Part-satire, part-mystery thriller, it zeroes in on the couple's relatable marital discord, which becomes exposed, as well, when Amy goes missing.
Not long after, Nick is suspected of being involved in her disappearance, as mounting speculation and incriminating situations point to his guilt.
Things, however, are not what they seem, especially in a Fincher film. We do get answers and they are incredibly twisted but plausible, making "Gone Girl" especially riveting and, at times, frustrating—because the viewer is uncertain of which person to root for, at least initially.
Affleck and Pike make their quandaries amusing, even frightening, with unabashed and dedicated portrayals. Pike, especially, is a revelation, radiant and stunning as the missing Amy.
Complementing the pair are Neil Patrick Harris (as Amy's ex) and Carrie Coon (as Nick's twin sister and confidante).
"Gone Girl" is a trickier puzzle than it looks; you will easily assume it is one of those rehashed thriller clichés with amnesiacs as protagonists because it cleverly leads you to think so. But it is not, mercifully.
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In the span of a year, Carmelo Anthony has been on the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and the Houston Rockets. Recent reports from the Rockets organization say that Melo may be on his way out of Houston.
With the Rockets slow start to the NBA season, losing 4 straight games at the start of the season and currently being the 12th seed in the Western Conference, fingers and blame are being pointed at Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo, 34 years old, has not adapted to the Rocket's head coach Mike D'Antoni's offensive scheme of 3-point shooting, pick and rolls, and spreading the floor type of offense. Carmelo's role on the Rockets has been questioned numerous times through the season and his stint with the Rockets may be ending very soon cause of his lack of adaptability.
Carmelo should be recognized as a gifted scorer. He was a ten time all-star and scoring champion in his career but the reality of his current situation is that father time has finally caught up with him. He has not improved in any facet of his game in the past six years. In addition, he has been the scapegoat and odd man out for the teams he has played on the past couple of years and it seems like that trend will continue.
"You know what? I honestly think Melo should retire, I really do,'' said NBA Hall Of Famer Tracy McGrady. "I don't want him to go through another situation like this, and people are just pouring negativity on this man's legacy. I really think because it hasn't worked out the last two teams, just go ahead and, you have a Hall of Fame career, just go ahead and let it go.''
It should be noted that McGrady brings up the point of stopping the bleeding for Carmelo and not continuing his current path. Carmelo has a few options since he is still on the pursuit of winning a championship. Options are signing with the Golden State Warriors or possibly the San Antonio Spurs or as Tracy McGrady said, retirement. The ideal situation for Carmelo would sign with Golden State, win a ring on that team and then retire. Melo retires on a good note as he can still be a productive and non-problematic scorer on a stacked, 3-peat bound Warriors team.
Carmelo came into the NBA after winning an NCAA Championship at Syracuse University straight to the NBA in 2003. He was recognized as a winner and someone who can lift a team into a winning culture. His friends in that draft Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh have all went onto to have winning careers, challenging for championships and also winning but Melo has never seen a championship nor has he went to a conference finals or NBA finals.
Carmelo's career at this point has been stained by the media, fans, and even NBA organizations and it's tough to see him go through this. A gifted player who was at a point the toughest guy to guard in the league may never win a championship or play in the NBA after this season.
Carmelo, this season is averaging 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and shooting 40% from the field. Melo can still be an effective player that can give you buckets, only thing is it has to be the right situation.


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Our company was launched after our Co-founder, Brett's, battle to cure the stomach issues of his Rottweiler, Jada. He quickly realized just how broken the commercial pet food industry was - even the "organic" and "natural" varieties proved to be heavily processed - and it was only when his vet recommended a fresh, home-cooked diet that Jada began to improve and was eventually cured. Through a combination of proprietary technology, and a lot of heart, our direct-to-consumer service was born.
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The first round of grants from Ted Turner's $1 billion gift to the United Nations will be announced on Wednesday, with nearly three-quarters of the initial $22 million going to help women, children and victims of war in poor countries, the president of the fund, Timothy E. Wirth, said today.
Among the varied targets of the grants will be the control of intestinal parasites in Vietnam, the eradication of diseases that kill children in several African nations and the disarming of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. Programs to combat violence against women in Latin America, provide better reproductive health services in Asia and Africa and aid victims of land mines in six countries are also included.
The fund, formally established in January as the United Nations Foundation, plans to disburse $100 million a year over the next decade from the sale of up to 18 million shares of Mr. Turner's Time Warner stock, acquired when his company, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., merged with Time Warner in 1996.
The grant, announced last year, is the largest gift the United Nations has ever received from a private source. United Nations agencies and programs compete for the money by submitting proposals.
The recipients of the largest grants -- and more than half of the initial $22 million -- will be the United Nations Population Fund and Unicef, the United Nations children's fund.
The biggest single award -- $3 million -- is to the population fund in Bolivia for developing bilingual Spanish-Quechua literacy among rural women to improve their understanding of their reproductive health options. A grant of $860,000 goes to a Unicef project supplying vitamin supplements to mothers in Indonesia's province of West Timor, an extremely poor area lost in the shadow of East Timor, the disputed territory with which it shares an island.
''We set four broad priority areas: Women and population stabilization, sustainable environment and climate change, children's health, and strengthening the U.N. system,'' said Mr. Wirth, a former Democratic Senator from Colorado and Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs.
The areas generally reflect the interest of Mr. Turner and Jane Fonda, his wife. But environmental projects are noticeably absent from the larger grants.
''The environmental group isn't as strong as we would like it to be,'' Mr. Wirth said. ''Some of the projects that were recommended were basically infrastructure projects, which is not the sort of things we ought to be doing in terms of preventive and innovative programs.''
In one of only three environmental projects of 22 supported in the first round of grants, the United Nations Foundation allocated $900,000 for a joint one-year project of the United Nations Development Program and the World Resources Institute to help China, the world's second-largest source of greenhouse gases, consolidate information about policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Two other environmental grants totaling about $520,000 go to an assessment of the global environment by young people to encourage them to focus on the future, and to a United Nations task force studying environment in relation to human settlements.
Last week, the United Nations Foundation chose its international board of directors, of which Mr. Turner is the chairman. Other directors are Ruth Cardoso of Brazil, an anthropologist who works in anti-poverty programs; Graca Machel, a former education minister of Mozambique who produced a United Nations study on children at war; Emma Rothschild, director of the Center for History and Economics at King's College, Cambridge, and a fellow at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies; Maurice Strong, a Canadian businessman who was Secretary General of the Rio Earth Summit; Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta and now co-chairman of Good Works International, a consulting group, and Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, which pioneered small-scale credit programs for women. Mr. Wirth is also a member of the board.


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The debris of Pawan Hans chopper, that went missing after taking off on 4 August, has been spotted in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district.
"The Air Force has confirmed that the wreckage of the missing helicopter has been found 12 km south of Khonsa, the headquarters of Tirap district," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told PTI.
The Union Minister said that Air Force chopper is hovering over the area where the wreckage has been found.
However, the fate of the three occupants, including a young IAS officer Kamalesh Joshi, of the chopper is yet to be known. The massive search operation was launched to locate the chopper which went missing after taking off from Khonsa in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district on 4 August.
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The Giants currently own the tenth pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Additionally, they possess a pick in every round excluding the final round.
There is a tremendous amount of talent available, and while sites such as Big Blue View, ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, and even us at Elite Sports NY have criticized Jerry Reese for his poor previous drafts, New York is in an enviable position at the Draft.
10. Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA
The Pac-12 Offensive and Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2013, Jack boasts absurd athleticism and a compact-built. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in September, which may have hurt his stock, but many aren't worrying because "It was a tear near (or at) the edge of the meniscus which allowed for a repair, as opposed to a partial meniscectomy."
The Giants certainly need another outside linebacker, and Jack can be the equivalent of a high-end signing, at a fraction of the cost.
40. Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky
A player of Spence's talent normally wouldn't even remotely be on the board at the time of the Giants' second round selection. But Spence, who had previous drug problems and was banned from the Big Ten, isn't a normal linebacker. The fluid, balanced athlete has the lateral quickness and low pad level to be effective in the NFL.
With J.T. Thomas, Devon Kennard, Myles Jack, Brandon Marshall, Jonathan Casillas, Jasper Brinkley and Noah Spence, the Giants would have a legit linebacking corps.
71. Jalen Mills, FS, LSU
Lauded by his teammates as an "extra coach on the field," Mills is constantly in position and has a knack for putting his hands up at the right moments. While he isn't great against the run, Mills is a leader and a quick locator.
The Giants need depth in the secondary — and that's exactly what Mills would provide.
106. Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame
Reese has been known to select the best available player in the past, and while the most eminent need may not be a defensive tackle, drafting Day definitely can't hurt.
Explosive quickness and natural bend to alter his momentum enabled him to be one of the most dominant players in college football, while as an interior disrupter, he projects best as a three-technique in a four-man front.
The problem: Injuries, injuries, injuries.
137. Halapoulivaati Vaitai, OT, TCU
The menacing offensive tackle possesses great size, is a solid pass protector, and a solid run blocker. He's a bit slow, but the former Horned Frog helped key a TCU offense that finished second in the nation in scoring (46.5 points per game) and tied for fifth in total offense (533.0 yards per game) in 2014.
Now onto a more important question: how does Vaitai sign his name?
166. Kevin Byard, SS, Middle Tennessee
The highest touted Blue Raiders prospect since 2003 isn't overwhelmingly quick or tall, but he is constantly in position and reads the quarterback very well. Byard is very agressive with strong hands and above-average hand-eye coordination.


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Message 360: New Communications API launched by Ytel
Fremont, CA: Ytel, a contact center software solutions provider across North America recently announced the launch of a communications API, message 360. Message 360 offers voice integration, text, direct mail, as well as email services within any web based applications by the addition of just a few lines of code.
"By using message360, midmarket and enterprise businesses can readily acquire support for advanced communication functionalities within their platform," said Nick Newsom, CEO, Ytel. "We have priced the product competitively, and we provide white glove service for each customer."
Manifold data centers spread throughout North America aid geographical redundancy, resulting in maximum up-time, provides the infrastructure for message 360. Moreover, recognized by the US Congress for its innovations in cloud based communications networking that support enterprises worldwide, Ytel communications also provide direct access to Tier-1 carriers.
Developers working with message 360 can choose from a variety of available helper libraries supporting the most popular coding languages including Ruby, Java, PHP, .Ney, Node.js, and Python. Message 360 also provides support for XML and JSON response formats offering more customization and organization options.
"Voice, text, email, and direct mail will be the primary channels for use in the API," said Matt Grofsky, CTO, Ytel. "The infrastructure is self-maintained and scalable; we are on track to complete over 1 billion interactions over Ytel's network in the current month."


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25 February 2020
The land down under is a popular tourist spot, with sites like the Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock appearing on many bucket lists. But this fascinating country has many hidden layers and there's so much more to learn, so here's our top 11 unique sights and attractions in Australia…
One attraction worth seeing is the remote Byron Bay Lighthouse. This humble structure is located on Cape Byron, the most easterly point on the Australian mainland and is the southern hemisphere's most powerful lighthouse. It also serves as a popular whale watching spot for locals.
Ayer's Rock features on most Australian itineraries, as this sacred site is spectacular to behold, especially at sunrise. Make the most of your time here with the unique 'Longitude 131' camping experience where you can sleep under clear skies and find out more about local Anangu culture.
Connect with nature at Kakadu National Park, located in Darwin. This is a prime crocodile watching spot for locals, while you can also view breathtaking sites like Waterfall Creek Falls and sandstone formation Nourlangie Rock. You can also connect with the oldest living culture on earth here, the Manilakarr Clan, but note that the park is closed during the wet season (December – April).
See all of Sydney illuminated at the Vivid Light Festival, which takes place every May and June. Watch as multi-coloured streaks of light play over iconic attractions such as the Opera House, while local musicians perform and artists create outdoor 'galleries' of extraordinary light sculptures.
Architecture lovers should stay in Melbourne, famous for its arcade-like laneways. Tour these routes and take in architectural marvels including ornate heritage shopping site the Block Arcade, the graffiti-covered Hosier Lane cobbled street and art deco gem the Manchester Unity Lobby café.
Treat your kids to a day out at UNESCO World Heritage Site Fraser Island. This is the world's largest sand island with a 75-mile beach, and is the home of the dingo, a creature which you can spot around this unspoilt paradise. You can also try fishing here with species like dart, tailor and whiting fish found in the nearby waters.
There's so many distinct creatures for you to meet in Australia. Head to Alice Springs to see one of Australia's largest wallaby populations, travel to Rottnest Island to glimpse cute quokkas or if you're feeling bold go to Mission Beach in north Queensland to view the dangerous cassowary. If the locals tell you about 'drop bears' ignore them, they're just trying to scare you – these animals don't exist!
North of Perth you'll find the staggeringly beautiful Ningaloo Reef. Unsurprisingly this is a top scuba diving spot and it's home to 10% of the world's endangered 'dugong' sea sharks, a gentle species that your kids will get a chance to swim with! With vivid coral and tropical fish as well, this is a must for your itinerary!
There's nowhere cooler to grab a drink than Melbourne. You can enjoy cocktails on the rooftop of an old opium den at the Shanghai-style Golden Monkey Bar, or for intimacy go to the exclusive Bar Americano; one of the city's iconic 'laneway bars' that can only house up to ten patrons!
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef and you can see 1,500 fish species, 350 types of coral and 10,000 kinds of sponge. There are so many ways to enjoy this unique attraction; head by boat from Cairns to Green Island where you can sleep on the reef, or take a heli tour and view it from above!
For a great family day out take your kids to the Rainforestation Nature Park in north Queensland. Amid this tropical paradise they can learn more about traditional Australian culture with boomerang and spear throwing demonstrations, while they can also buy boomerangs here!


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Saudi Arabia is in critical condition of its history. The country, which in also in modern times, continues to be run by a specific tribe and, of course, a small part of the tribe, has, over the past four years, unveiled ambitious plans for development that is well known in the 2030s. The Saudis have propagated the aforementioned plan widely in the Western media, in order to perhaps restore part of their face in the world. The people of the world know the Saudis through extremism, child kiling and men who dance with a sword and do not allow their women to drive. The Saudi rotten system, however, has deeper cultural, economic, and security problems than cinema, women's certification and even the presence of sports athletes, but it was intended to create an image of Saudi society in the short term, in international opinion, and now the whispers of the lack of promotion of Saudi propaganda in the 2030s in the British media and the ban on these teasers.
In the same vein, the website of Al-Khaleej Online, in a note entitled "The rise of the divisions within the Al Saud family … which overcome the other," emphasized that the political frustrations that led Saudi Arabia to the brink of the precipice make the princes' The Saudis have thrown them to rush on the wave of dissatisfaction and follow the change of power in Saudi Arabia.
Three years after the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, the policies of the Saudi prince are not aligned with his father, Salman bin Abdulaziz, after he pushed Saudi Arabia to a new stage. That is why the internal and external criticism is completely out of the question.
The author described the release of news reports about the abolition of Bin Salman's plan on Aramco as the son of a Saudi Arabian slug as his son, saying the young prince knew the Aramco project was one of the most important columns of its projects in support of Saudi Arabia's "2030 vision" project, The country follows the ranks of the developed countries.
However, the contradiction between Saudi and foreign domestic policy since the advent of the young prince has led to intense conflict between members of the royal family that has been unprecedented since the establishment of the Saudi regime and Western media before the Arab media And Saudi Arabia's internal interpretation and analysis.
Economists and investors believe Saudi Arabia's intervention in stopping Aramco's plan is a slam for the vision of 2030 and the dreams of this Saudi crown prince.
Joining Aramco to the stock market is the biggest entry into the market. According to Mohamed bin Salman, this move would bring in $ 100 billion in government funds.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was planning to sell five percent of the oil company for this purpose. Of course, there are doubts among potential buyers about the $ 2,000 billion worth of oil giant.
The plan faced frustrations over the past months and abolished two international and domestic divisions of the initial public offering of its shares. The reason is the king of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz and father of the young prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
On the other hand, the British Times, in an article by "Michael Berry," reviewed the situation in Saudi Arabia following the arrival of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and his seat from office, wrote: "The days of Mohammed bin Salman crown prince of Saudi Arabia is limited and hopes for Bin Salman as a reformer who cures the region's wound is inconclusive. At the outset, a massive rush of commercials, as well as paying millions of dollars in money for public relations and lobbies, began at the start of the campaign to mark Mohammed bin Salman's International Cruise on March Attention should be paid. He was seen as Mohammed Bin Salman as the strongest Saudi man for 32 years of his life. "But after six months, it seems likely that his rise in power (the seat of the Saudi throne) would seem less decisive, even his father Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi king, is showing signs of suspicion about this," said Berry. .
Now, crown prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman seems to be falling rapidly in spite of the deceptive promise of economic and public freedoms.
The bin Salman climbing process can be considered from the time Saudi military intervention in March 2015, when the young prince took over as the defense minister. He then quickly assumed major responsibilities and appointed his crown prince in 2017, when the king's successor, the secretary of defense, chairman of the Council for Political and Security Affairs, was also chairman of the Saudi Economic Affairs and Development Council. In short, he became the absolute leader of the reform.
Bin Salman presented a very ambitious vision for the country's future, promising to rebuild the Saudi economy in the framework of a plan to earn only 5% of the value of the Saudi Arabian Petroleum (Aramco), estimated at $ 2 trillion. He also promised to create a New Technology Town and attract foreign capital and revive the oppressed freedoms in Saudi Arabia, especially on women's issues.
But what Saudis and the world have witnessed so far has been his successive failures. Military intervention in Yemen for the Yemenis has brought a major catastrophe without sacrificing the victories, while it was costly for the Saudi treasury and stopped allocating the Aramco stock, which, with its stoppage, would bring huge sums of money promised by Bin Salman was destroyed and the plans of Neom city, for many reasons, were in trouble.
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia instead of relying on regional allies in his war against Ansarullah starts a new war that was Qatar's boycott. He linked his country's foreign policy to the UAE and Egypt, which did not have a good relationship with Qatar, and Bahrain, which has not been able to make decisions at all without the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
On the other hand, the promise of freedoms fell. License to drive for women faced with attack by anti-women activists who fought for this right, and hundreds of activists and academics were arrested just for being ridiculed or protesting on social networks. Attractive economic promises and capital attraction were simultaneously with the arrest of princes and businessmen and hostage taking them for impractical ransom. The process of arrest and ransom has also come to the great political and economic figures in the Arab world.
This short resume of the Crown Prince shows that his father made a big mistake in delivering the keys to absolute domination to his sixth and inexperienced son without the control of the institutions competent to make his decisions and behaviors.
Indeed, the biggest lesson that the Crown Prince certainly does not benefit from is the adoption of an open door policy in the field of economics and liberties, and the establishment of security and victory in wars, all relate to the power of each system in establishing democratic bases and the participation of political elites, economic and civic in decisions through real and effective institutions, and everything besides it will be rebellious and a failure factor in all fields.


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Track the time with colour, instead of numbers.
Cyclops offers a more relaxed form of timekeeping, it reminds us that we are not slaves to time.
Instead of the conventional hour and minute hands, Cyclops has a single circle to mark the time.
Each hour is represented by a different coloured circle.
The black hoop gradually passes over each circle to indicate the time.
Cyclops can be read with a relaxed kind of accuracy that offers up the time on a more human scale than a traditional watch (after all everyone has a mobile phone for purely functional timekeeping).
It's the perfect Sunday watch. Glance down at your watch and say: 'it's roughly half past the hour' instead of restricting your time to numbers.
Size: medium / unisex
Strap: 18mm silver stainless steel
Largest strap diameter: 205mm
Smallest strap diameter: 150mm
Width (3 o'clock to 9 o'clock): 37mm
Height (from lug to lug): 46mm
Glass: mineral
Case: 316L stainless steel - polished silver
Mechanism: quartz - Ronda 513
Waterproof: yes! 5ATM
Guarantee: 12 months - any problems after this time, we're happy to help
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Please allow a little extra time to receive watches with engravings, whilst most orders are still being dispatched within one business day, some may take up to 7 working days.
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As NSW progresses through the different levels of the COVID-19 restrictions we are looking forward to welcoming school groups back to Madame Tussauds Sydney. We are continuing to follow all government recommendations closely to ensure the future safety and comfort of all our guests and will make any necessary adjustments as changes are announced. If you are looking to book a future school excursion please get in touch with a member of our Education Team - you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.
Madame Tussauds Sydney combines the glitter and glamour of the world's most famous faces, with an interactive educational experience.
Take your students on a fair-dinkum trip down under and say "G'Day" to the Aussie's that have helped shape this great southern land. Plus, with over 85 figures and 10 interactive themed zones, students will also come face to face with international celebrities and icons important to Australia's film, TV, music, sport and cultural history.
To book your excursion contact our education team at email@example.com or call us on 1-800-195-650
Want to check us out before your class comes? All New South Wales teachers can visit Madame Tussauds Sydney for free for the purpose of planning an excursion – please request a visit from our Education Manager one week prior to your visit. Please bring your teachers' photo ID on the day.
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With our guided tours, our specially trained presentations staff will guide your class through the attraction.
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(Max group size; 35 / Larger groups may be split / Limited availability)
We have created curriculum-based activity resources for your self-guided excursion:
Book multiple excursions to Madame Tussauds Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium or Sydney Tower Eye and save. Combination tickets can be shared amongst your classes. Book in multiple excursions for different dates and classes at your school to receive the reduced combo rates. Booking dates and numbers for all excursions must be committed at the time of booking to receive discounted price.
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For all schools enquiries, please contact our Education Team:
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Find out more about our opening times, find us with detailed directions or take a look at what's inside.
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Paradiset is Sweden's biggest food chain for organic and natural products, with stores on Regeringsgatan, Brännkyrkagatan and another one opening at the end of November. Founder Johannes Cullberg wants to prove that organic boutiques are not necessarily more expensive than the big chains, so we met him to talk about it.
So what got you initially interested in organic and ecological food and how did that grow into Paradiset?
It was when I had kids that I really started thinking about what I was eating, and what we were going to feed to the kids. That was maybe five years ago. I got frustrated because I couldn't find any good places to shop. In Sweden we have a very strange market, there are three big players basically. ICA has 51% of the market, COOP with maybe 20% and Axfood with 15% or something. So three players have almost 90% of the market, and they all look and feel the same – boring. So I got frustrated. I had established Lidl in Norway before, which a range of about twenty-five stores, so I had done it [established supermarkets] before. But Lidl and I don't really share the same values, so I left after a while.
Part of your philosophy is that you want to make organic food more fairly priced and available, and you had a study commissioned which showed that you're cheaper than the major supermarkets when it comes to organic food. So do you think there's a perception and prejudice against organic food, that it's expensive and out of reach for most people?
Yeah, definitely. The problem is that we've grown accustomed to the idea that food should be inexpensive. But what you put in your body is very important, and to save on that is stupid because you're going to pay for it later on. There's never a free lunch. So if we buy the really cheap chicken or the really cheap pork, someone is going to pay. It's either going to be you, because you're getting the medication that they feed the chicken with, or the environment from growing the soy beans in Brazil (to feed the animals) or the workers who get poisoned from the pesticides. Someone always has to pay the price. So what we're trying to do is show that premium doesn't have to mean a golden crust. It's going to be more expensive than Lidl, but we want everybody to be able to afford it. It shouldn't be your wallet that decides if you can shop at our place. When it comes to ICA and COOP, we should definitely match their prices. And in addition to that it should be a nice environment, with staff that are knowledgeable, and just a place you want to hang out, meet your friends and have a beer. It's important to socialise and drink a glass of wine, because we're not health fascists, we sell candy and potato chips too, but good ones with good fats.
And you've got the café/hangout area here too, is that an attempt to distinguish yourselves from the aisle panic of the standard supermarket?
Yeah, aisle panic, that's a good phrase. One of the things that made me decide to do this was that I hated the shopping experience so much in my local ICA store. I started to time my visits and I eventually got mine down to thirty-seven minutes, so we did the whole week's shopping in that time. But then they rearranged everything and my time went back to over an hour, and I just flipped. So you don't want to have a feeling where the customers and counting down the minutes until they can get out, you want to instead create the feeling where people say 'Hey, let me do the shopping today'. So you want to create a nice experience, where people can have a burger or a beer and then shop.
In addition to just selling food and products, you also offer education and lectures, so can you tell us a little about those?
We're just beginning in that area. That's the part that will probably grow the most in the coming year. Knowledge is the key in getting people to understand why they should, pay more for an organic chicken, for example. So knowledge is the main thing. We need to educate the 'light green' population as we call them, who may not be totally convinced that they ought to spend a little more on organic products. So we'll have people coming into the stores for lectures, for inspirational talks. We're going to start working with our social media for filming talks with me, my version of TED talks. I'm going to be doing interviews with guests and so on. We're going to build a loyalty program based on knowledge, where you get rewards for learning more. It's a cool thing I think, the gamification of knowledge.
So what kind of products are you selling here that people might not expect? When people think organic they obviously think of fruit or vegetables or stuff like this. But you also have shampoo and these products too.
Yeah, our customers are obviously into healthy living. They care about getting supplement and reliable skincare products, or toothbrushes where a tree is planted for every toothbrush sold. All of our products have a small perk and help towards a sustainable planet. That's something you will probably not find in other stores and we love it.
On Friday there will be a Harvest Party at Paradiset Söder, where Paradiset's suppliers and farmers will be in store and there will be special tastings and offers for guests. For more details check out the Facebook event.