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All vegetarian who doesn't take Cigar and Alcohol stuffs.
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Hey guys, I gave up alcohol back in November 2013 because I was fed up of being ill and making a tit of my myself and I gave up smoking cigars in February 2014 also because of health, but also…Continue
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I gave up alcohol in November 2013 and cigars in February 2014, due to health and ethics.
Good job! Now give up sugar if you didn't alreadyn and you'll be perfect :D !
I consume less sugar.
I am a pure vegetarian and I never use alcohol, cigar and other harmful food. Even I don't like the smile of alcohol, cigar, etc.


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Apple has begun rolling out tvOS 12.2 beta 5 to registered Apple TV users for testing before a public rollout in the future. This comes a week after beta 4 hit airwaves.
The new software can be installed by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app and hitting the download button. You'll have to be registered as a developer or public beta tester to try out the new OS, however.
So far, not much is known about tvOS 12.2. However, we do expect further bug fixes and other under-the-hood improvements in this update. Expect more discoveries to be made once the software gets closer to its release date.
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How to remove Search.microcosmtab.com
About this contamination in short
Search.microcosmtab.com is classified as a browser hijacker that could set up without your authorization. Installation for the most part happens by accident and the majority of users feel baffled about how it occurred. It is spread through software bundles so if you find it inhabiting your device, you didn't see it being added when you installed freeware. A hijacker is not regarded as dangerous and therefore should not endanger your OS in a direct way. You will, however, experience frequent redirects to promoted sites, because that is why they even exist. Those websites are not always secure so keep in mind that if you were rerouted to a portal that is not safe you might end up authorizing a much more serious risk to invade your machine. You will get nothing by keeping the browser intruder. Eliminate Search.microcosmtab.com for everything to return to normal.
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Hijacker spread methods
Freeware often come with added offers. It may have advertisement-supported programs, browser intruders and various unnecessary programs attached to it. You may only check for extra offers in Advanced (Custom) settings so choosing those settings will aid in avoiding hijacker and other unnecessary offers installations. Advanced mode will show you if anything has been added, and if there is, you will be able to untick it. By using Default mode, you are essentially giving them permission to set up automatically. Having to eliminate Search.microcosmtab.com would take much longer than it would to unmark a few boxes, so consider that the next time you fly through setup.
Why should I delete Search.microcosmtab.com?
When a browser hijacker manages to enter your OS, it will alter your browser's settings. The site the hijacker is promoting will be set as your homepage, new tabs and search engine. It can affect all popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. And it can block you from altering the settings back without you first having to abolish Search.microcosmtab.com from your operating system. A search engine will appear on your new home website but we don't suggest using it since it will implant sponsored content into the results, in order to redirect you. Redirect viruses do this in order to to get profit from raised traffic. The redirects will be awfully bothersome because you will end up on weird pages. Even if the browser intruder is not malicious itself, it can still cause serious trouble. You might be led to some harmful page, where malware can be waiting, by those redirects. It is encouraged uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com as soon as it makes itself known because only then will you be able to avoid a more serious infection.
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It would be much easier if you obtained spyware removal programs and had it abolishSearch.microcosmtab.com for you. Manual Search.microcosmtab.com termination means you will have to locate the redirect virus yourself, which might take time because you will have to find the browser intruder yourself. If you scroll down, you will find instructions to help you terminate Search.microcosmtab.com.Download Removal Toolto remove Search.microcosmtab.com
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Learn how to remove Search.microcosmtab.com from your computer
- 1. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows XP
- 2. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows 7 and Vista
- 3. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows 8
- 4. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
- 5. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
- 6. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- 7. How to reset your browser?
Step 1. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Select Search.microcosmtab.com or other the suspicious program and click Remove.
Step 2. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows 7 and Vista
- Open the Start menu.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click on the Search.microcosmtab.com or other program that you wish to remove.
- Uninstall it.
Step 3. Uninstall Search.microcosmtab.com from Windows 8
- Access the Metro UI menu.
- Start typing Control Panel. Open it.
- Click Programs and Features.
- Select Search.microcosmtab.com or other unwanted application.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Step 4. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:To deal with Search.microcosmtab.com in Internet Explorer, you will have to follow these steps:
- Run Internet Explorer and press Alt+X simultaneously.
- Afterwards, open Manage add-ons and choose Toolbars and Extensions.
- From the provided list remove all suspicious extensions including Search.microcosmtab.com.
- Navigate to Search Providers. Erase the current search tool and pick a new one as your default.
- Save the changes you made and leave this window.
- Now press Alt+X one more time and select Internet Options.
- Access the General tab and replace this home page with the one you trust (google.com , yahoo.com , msn.com)
- To finish the procedure, tap OK.
Step 5. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:The users who experience Search.microcosmtab.com in Mozilla Firefox, should follow the instructions presented below, if they want to clean their system:
- Launch Mozilla Firefox and click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time.
- Move your cursor to Extensions and locate the suspicious and undesirable entries.
- Next to the chosen extensions, tap the Remove button.
- Press Alt+T and select Options. Access the General tab.
- In General tab, remove the unreliable home page and choose another, like Google.com, Yahoo.com
- Choose Search tab.
- Delete the unwanted search provider and choose your new search. Click OK.
Step 6. Remove Search.microcosmtab.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:If a browser hijacker took over Google Chrome, the last set of instructions are prepared for you. Do not miss a single step and take care of your system:
- Run Google Chrome and tap Alt+F.
- Click More Tools and choose Extensions.
- Eliminate the undesirable extensions from the list.
- Access Settings and navigate to Open a page or a set of pages that you can find under On startup.
- Press Set pages and replace the current home page with another one.
- Click OK and select Manage Search Engines (under search).
- Remove the current search engine and select a new one.
- Click Done and restart Google Chrome.
Step 7. How to reset your browser?
7.1) Reset Internet Explorer
- Launch your browser and tap Alt+T or click Tools > Internet Options icon at the top right corner.
- Click on the Advanced tab and press Reset button.
- Tick a box next to Delete personal Settings and press the Reset button again.
- Restart your browser.
7.2) Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
- Click Help > Troubleshooting Information.
- Now Click Refresh Firefox.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button again.
7.3) Reset Google Chrome
- Open your browser and tap Alt+F or click on 3 Stripes icon at the top right corner
- Select Settings and Click Show advanced settings at end of the page.
- Click Reset settings button.
- Click the Reset button.
7.4) Safari Browser
- Launch your Safari browser.
- Select Safari Settings (top-right corner).
- Choose Reset Safari.... from the drop-down menu.
- A warning dialog box containing all items that you wish to delete will appear. These items are checked by default.
- Make sure that the items you want to erase are checked.
- Press the Reset button.
- Your Safari browser will automatically restart.


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Teen Voices
Registration is closed.
This free semester-long program empowers high school students (grades 9-12) to become interpreters of the world and works of Salvador Dalí. With the help of guest-speakers and Museum staff, participants will attend hands-on workshops dedicated to the research, writing and recording of new content with the goal of creating the Museum's a for-teens-by-teens audio tour.
In addition to the art and fun, the Teen Voices program builds self-esteem, enhancing the speaking and writing skills of participants and providing opportunities to verbalize personal choices.
Cost: Free
The program consists of 16 meetings, taking place from February through May. Meetings are held on Sundays from 2-4pm. A full schedule of dates will be provided at the first meeting.
The program is administered by Dalí Museum education staff and Pinellas County AP Art History teacher John Stewart. Guest speakers include playwright and audio producer Sheila Cowley and writer and sound designer Matt Cowley.
Students applying agree to:
- Attend 75% of meetings. If possible, notification of the student's absence in advance is preferred.
- Have an e-mail account and check it at least once a week before meetings.
- Practice appropriate behavior for the museum and classroom setting that is respectful to instructors, peers, and guest speakers.
- Be receptive to constructive criticism and demonstrate willingness to make adjustments as needed.
How to apply:
During the enrollment period, complete an online application which includes basic student information and requires a brief creative writing sample. Separately, have a teacher of your choice email a letter of recommendation to The Dalí Museum School Education Manager, Denisse De Leon at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For additional information please contact:
Denisse De Leon, School Education Manager
Listen to 2020 Teen Voices audio guide.
Listen to 2019 Teen Voices audio guide.
The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus


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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs on the bottom of your foot from the heel to the toes in a web-like fashion. Plantar fasciitis is especially common in runners and active individuals, but can also affect anybody.
Some causes of plantar fasciitis include the following:
- Misalignment of the bones of the foot
- Overuse
- Overweight
- Poor Ankle
- Mobility
- Inadequate Foot Support
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
- Sharp pain in the bottom of the foot
- Worse in the morning
- Often triggered by long periods of standing or running.
By delivering a specific adjustment to the bone or bones that are locked up in the foot, we have had much success in alleviating the pain of patients with plantar fasciitis and other foot problems.


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I haven't been good about doing this, or blogging in general, lately so here goes nothing.
- Thursday night I saw District 9 with a couple friends. I really enjoyed it. Much more than an alien flick.
- Friday night I saw (500) Days of Summer with Erin. Enjoyed it too. Not a conventional love story. A little sad. A little goofy. Kinda indie. All of which make it my kind of movie. Plus, it featured my latest singing and acting crush, Zooey Deschanel.
- Saturday Erin and I went to the gym, a memorial service, and Costco before spending the afternoon cleaning.
- Saturday Night Erin and I attended a friends birthday party at Gordon Biersch in Burbank and followed that up with a little Wii Fit at the in-laws.
- Sunday morning I lead worship at church, and then grilled with my small group. After the indulging was done I helped a friend pick up some furniture from Ikea and then went home to my wife who wasn't feeling well. Spent the rest of the evening in.


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"I am the best there is on a bad day"
Before posting this review, I made some last-minute changes upon finding out the show is going to end with season 9 and this was our last mid-season premiere. Instead of starting this one out by recapping what happened in 8A, I wanted to say I know for most of us, this wasn't the best day we ever had (quite frankly, I feel heartbroken), but I hope the episode made today a bit better somehow? Harvey's "best there is on a bad day" now gained a whole new meaning. Thanks for still clicking on this review, I know it's been a long day.
"Co-managing partners?"
Let's dive right in. Quite recently I was watching a dramedy TV show and realized that the premise of one of my favorite character's comedic installments is for the most part of the existing 5 seasons, based on the same idea and executed in a very consistent way. Surprisingly enough, it's also done in a way that doesn't make me roll my eyes, or at some point become "too consistent". Consistent to the point where it's… repetitive? Yes. Anyways, this made me think about the contrast of the way comedy is written for this character versus how Louis has been handled for the better part of the past few seasons.
I think it is quite easy to argue that his humor at times, has gotten… repetitive. The problem hasn't been in the acting (because Rick Hoffman truly is one of the most brilliant actors out there), but in how the comedy has been written for him. There are good ways to write consistency without becoming too repetitive, but I don't think that has always been the case here. However, as this episode dove into his transition (mental and literal) to becoming managing partner, I felt that I could laugh again at majority of the scenes. From yet another brilliant song choice opening the second half season with his iconic walk into the firm, to his scenes with Harvey (because Gabriel and Rick's funny scenes are just art), Louis did end up providing with the majority of entertainment in this episode. One I personally didn't find too ceaseless.
Beyond humor though, his struggles transcended from personal and case-specific, to now facing a question of what kind of a leader (delegate!) I want to be moving forward? The adjectives which came to mind when I imagined him being managing partner were the following: extra, irrational, impulsive… but also very human, understanding and loving. Which in one way or another he all did show at certain points of this episode.
To cover the most important aspects of it (because there were so many plots in this episode and we don't want to be here all day); Louis wanted to be everywhere at once, but as it turned out, he had to divert his focus from case law and parenting his clients, to being the go-to man his employees need. It took him some time to figure this one out, and more importantly, be on board with it. For Louis, I think the transition was way less painful than I imagined. Despite the fact that there was a moment where it all started crumbling down on him, Donna ended up coming to the rescue and being the usual voice of reason, largely responsible for his smooth-er transition (so far). At the same time, this also led to the very much needed start of a discussion on power dynamics (considering how 8a ended).
Louis tried to deflect from the harsh truth of Donna's words by telling her he is the boss now, which led to arguably one of the most shocking lines of the episode (lol), where Donna channeled her inner petty Harvey and said: "yeah because I put you there". Did I get triggered because she used that on another person while she was so hurt by Harvey saying that to her OR did I actually scream and feel satisfaction at the knowledge that she is about 99.9% right? Your guess. But to wrap it up, beyond these hiccups and inevitable shifts in power dynamics, Louis did well in this episode. Though, do we believe this was it for his readjustment in the new role? Not for a second.
"Fair?" "Fair."
Now going back to Donna, while her overseeing the employees and actually using her skill set and knowledge to handle some of the firm's most important business made me super happy as a viewer, one which is craving to see her do more actual work, don't you worry, there were other things in this episode that gave way to me being triggered with her scenes. Now if we go back to this hiatus, one of the first insights we got into 8B is the fact that Donna was going to have a love interesting named Thomas. We have also since then learned about his profession and personality – basically that he is "a perfect man" according to creator Aaron Korsh (for direct reference check literally any interview he gave in the last few days lol). Beyond that, there were many speculations before this episode came out as to how Thomas will be introduced. Is Donna already dating him? Or are we going to gradually get to that?
Donna meets Thomas Kessler as the CEO of a high-end furniture company, and one of Louis' oldest and most cherished clients, after she takes the reins over from Alex in properly handling his business. She is well situated with the background information of his firm, and what I did like in the way they introduce their dynamic is that Donna is shown as super knowledgeable about the business side of things, rather than writers having her charm her way through the issue. The chemistry between the actors is great, but also rather obvious and serves its purpose – there is no ambiguity, as to where their scenes are leading us to in the future. They have a natural banter flow and interact just enough times to establish that they are interested in each other. Donna handles his issue and by the end of the episode, he is calling to ask on a date. The way they write them makes the way the episode unfolds for them 0% surprising and portrays him as such an objectively great man that you simply can't criticise this right? Except that Donna has 13 years worth of complicated history and we have 8 season worth of back and forth already somewhere else. This one sided portrayal of Thomas, for now, just feels frustrating. Fair to us? No. But back to their last scene, he is gentle but just "pushy enough" in asking so, for her to admit she would go out IF he wasn't the firm's client. Now this is where I would usually speculate for a bit, as to what her choice would be… but… this is where I get annoyed with the way this storyline has been handled by the promo team so far.
Yes, I know I have had my fair share of promo shade in my reviews, but in this case, it falls directly into the way the storyline is being received by fans. The episode asks of you, at least by the end of it, to consider whether Donna was going to break her rule for a client – an important detail here being that he is one of the most important clients of the firm. So not only is this about her values and the inner struggle she has been dealing with for the 12 years she has worked besides Harvey, but also the way this will affect the business of a firm she now officially carries on her shoulders. Instead of sparking intrigue and discussion, we can now just sit back and judge her for 1 week, because the promos the show's team released spoil this for you. We go from her claiming she can't go out with him because of her principles, to knowing she is going to spend the night with him after their first date, thanks to one of the 8B teasers released WEEKS before 8×11. The in-between, assuming that is the next episode, will maybe potentially explain how she went from point A to point B, but the promos already ruined that intrigue for us, and we are left to wonder (and as I have seen on social media, judge her for making that choice).
Giving the show some benefit of the doubt, I hope we will see the moment in which she decides to go for it with this man, or at least feel pushed enough to say yes (like we did in 7A with Paula triggering her to call Mark). That would make this a lot more sensible and in line with Donna when she isn't acting rationally. If not, then I'd like to assume this speaks to her "I don't date men I work with" book of Donna rule being there solely for the purpose of protecting herself from the possibility of Harvey. Interesting. Thoughts?
"To Jessica."
On the other hand, do you know what this girl really likes? Harvey holding grudges, and more specifically, Harvey doing something about his grudges. No but seriously, when it comes to work stuff, I am a fan. And this episode definitely fed into that. After Malik, not only went after Donna, but got Jessica disbarred (in Donna's words, son of a b*tch)… quite literally for the sake of making Harvey even more bitter than he already is, Harvey pretty much waited for a case to get back at him. The opportunity presents itself as he finds an article (you expect us to believe he does anything besides look pretty and dream about Donna? I don't buy this reading newspaper thing) talking about a new case Malik has taken on. In brief, Malik is going after a guy whom has raised suspicions in forging a fake boxing fight to get bidders their money. Harvey loves box and hates Malik probably just as much, which makes this the perfect case. He is also eager to avoid Louis bossing him around as managing partner and getting himself busy with something which requires all his attention feeds into him making the choice to represent the guy Malik is going after.
With the same motives, and also the fact that Jessica was his friend (Lowkey missing the Robert x Jessica dynamic), Robert decides to join the case. This gives them the perfect opportunity to bond (and honestly, their scenes ARE great), but also leaves some of the new power dynamics between the two guys who used to be managing partners and the guy who is to unfold for future episodes. Thus, Robert and Harvey take on the case, and after a lot of back and forth trying to figure out the truth behind the accusations, realize that the ball quite literally is completely in their court.
Malik's case was based on a bet which was placed on the underdog, a bet of 99k dollars right before the start of the fight. That underdog then ended up winning, which led to a huge check in the bidders' pockets. The judge found this evidence to be sufficient enough to go to trial. Which was a huge bump in the road for Robert and Harvey who believed the client was innocent and this was a fair fight. To add more to the confusion, Robert realized all the people whom contributed to the last-minute bet had a connection to the man accused of fixing the results. However, put two smart men who know how shady works in a room together, and you end up with them realizing if they are right and boss wasn't guilty, and the fighter who won also wasn't… then the loser had something big to gain from letting the other man win. And indeed, they turned out to be right, the revelation hitting Malik square in the face. But not before Louis also got to jump in and offer some last-minute help which led to Malik's humiliating loss, his public apology for going after the wrong guy who did nothing to skew the fight results and a happy Harvey… if only for a little while. Malik 0, Harvey and Robert 1, Louis 2.
"… the kind of lawyer who tells you to never put me in this position again."
And speaking of backfiring… In the mid-season finale we saw Katrina impersonate Samantha in order to get proof Alex needed in their game to become name partners. Blablabla, we all remember how we ended up with a 5 name firm. However, not only would Samantha knowing that insinuate Katrina positioned herself on Alex' side of the battle, but also open Katrina up to criminal liability. And that is exactly what happens through the course of the episode, as Samantha puts the two and two together as to how Alex really won the case.
This gives her leverage over Katrina, which is what the new senior partner was worried about when siding with Alex. Samantha asks of her to quite literally magically make the money, one her client lost because of Alex, appear again. And consequently, pushes her to do something illegal. However, because she is new to this role, breaking the law goes way beyond a one-time thing. It is a matter of values in the sense of her deciding what kind of a lawyer she wants to be moving forward. While initially, she wants to pay the price, she ends up standing up for herself… which gives us the glorious ending Samantha x Katrina scene. Katrina says, instead of doing what she asked of her, she did "what Donna asked" (smart, always smart). Which wasn't just simply saying no to Samantha and no to starting in her new position by doing something shady, but rather finding a legal way to repay for what she has done… which doesn't just mean she proved herself to be a by the books lawyer, but also a brilliant one.
Which leads to the last few minutes… this episode had a fitting ending in my opinion. Not only it tied into some of the aspects of the plot you could see coming – which is Katrina confronting Alex about the position he put her in with Samantha and Thomas returning back for a call, but more importantly, addressed the part of the episode which (as I could see on my timeline after the promo with Donna's "because I put you there" line was released) might have raised some alarms. Surely, she was right, but her comment and how that influenced the dynamic, also wasn't particularly in character for who most people perceive Donna to be. And that is exactly what the episode ends on. Donna and Louis, as what truly is a co-managing partnership (lol) recognising the new found responsibility they share in the firm's future… At the end of the day, bad or good one, these people truly are the best there is for each other.
- Donna giving Harvey one last coffee before she starts dating… pain.
- Robert saying Louis' first idea as managing partner was gender neutral bathrooms is such a relatable thing lol hero
- Alex telling Samantha this must have been a tough ride for her, being "white" and Samantha countering him by saying it must have been hard for him as "man". Good one.
- I can't believe Suits used a movie reference I actually understood, shook
- Please never stop writing comedy for Rick Hoffman and Gabriel Macht
- "Did you know there are 12 synonyms for the word incompetent?" "after he signs this there is going to be a thirteenth" "Malik" Robert and Harvey are my queens
- "Tomorrow will be what tomorrow is going to be." – Quote by Harvey "Life is long" Specter
- "Jessica Pearson SENDS HER REGARDS" !!!!!!!
- "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you" Louis to Donna, everyone to Donna
- Robert telling Harvey he is a lonely ass is honestly what Harvey needs to hear LOL pain
- And more of a complaint than a highlight… When will we actually see the amazing women of the firm out drinking together and not just references to it? I am not satisfied with the continuous teasing. I deserve to see them drunk. Thank you.
Suits returns for 8×12 next Wednesday at 10/9c on USA Network.


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Dr. Manisha Shah of CHIPTS' Policy Impact Core at UCLA and Dr. Scott Cunningham of Baylor University recently published their paper entitled, "Decriminalizing Indoor Prostitution: Implications for Sexual Violence and Public Health," in The Review of Economic Studies. Based on their work, they were recognized as one of Quartz's "13 economists on the research that shaped our world in 2017." Their work found that when Rhode Island legislature inadvertently decriminalized indoor prostitution in the state, it was linked to fewer reported STD cases and rape offenses.
Economist Jennifer Doleac of University of Virginia says, "This paper uses an unusual natural experiment in Rhode Island to measure the effect of decriminalizing indoor prostitution on public health, and the findings will surprise many… When indoor prostitution suddenly became legal, reported rape offenses fell by 30% and female gonorrhea incidence fell by over 40%. Perhaps it's time to rethink our current policies in this area."
Visit Quartz's website to read the full list of 13 economists on the research that shaped our world in 2017.


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The Utah Restaurant Association (URA) held its annual Restaurant Industry Awards Gala late last month and recognized the achievements of professionals in the restaurant industry, food community and those who contribute to the success of the restaurant industry from outside.
Restaurant owners, friends of the industry, notable vendors, as well as exemplary front-of-thehouse and back-of-the-house employees were honored with the "U- R-A Heart of the Industry" award. This is the 30th year for the URA's awards.
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Distance (round-trip)
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968 ft
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The trek to San Vicente Mountain via Mandeville Canyon is a popular Westside hike tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, where it's well-known by the locals who frequent these dead-end canyons but not often visited by the region's hikers at large. Those who do show up (and can manage to find parking) will be delighted by the broad fire road trails with sweeping canyon views, while history buffs will get a kick out of visiting the site of LA-96C, an important part of the Cold War era Nike Missile Defense System that ringed Los Angeles and many other cities around the United States.
Head north from Sunset Boulevard on Mandeville Canyon Road and squeeze into one of the few parking spots near Garden Land Road. To your south will be a gated entry to Water and Power Pole Road, which is where you'll begin your hike.
You'll pass rusted out remains of former homes and ranches in the area as the road makes a short but steep climb up out of the canyon.
At 0.5 mile, keep a sharp right at a potentially confusing intersection where Water And Power Pole Road has an intersection with itself. Both routes appear to climb up, so it's not readily apparent which way you're supposed to be going here. If you do happen to take the wrong turn, though, the road eventually dead-ends, so just backtrack a bit and enjoy your extra time out on the trail.
Continue as the road swings to the north. The road flattens out but the elevation you've already gained will net you some nice views of the neighboring north-south canyons — and even the San Gabriel Mountains if the air is decently clear.
The climb picks up again at 0.9 mile, and at 1.4 miles keep right / stay straight at the junction with the West Mandeville Fire Road. Your odds of seeing some mountain bikers are greatly increased here, and looking straight ahead you should catch your first glimpses of the LA-96C facilities.
Just before the 1.9 mile mark, you'll come upon the grounds of the former missile defense site and walk inside.
By the 1940s, Los Angeles was considered a bona-fide military target and the Department of Defense took steps to protect the burgeoning metropolis. A ring of 16 Nike missile defense lookouts, control centers, and launch facilities was built starting in 1958 to guard L.A. from Soviet bombers carrying nuclear weapons. Eventually, we figured out we could just shoot nuclear weapons at people we didn't like on huge rockets well out of the Nike missile's reach, and all the L.A. stations were shut down by 1974. While most have been destroyed, a few stations do remain. This example at Mandeville is by far the most intact, but you can also visit sites below Oat Mountain across the San Fernando Valley and atop Mount Disappointment.
As part of security measures, those staffing the Nike defense sites weren't ever fully aware of what they were doing — or even how their stations were supposed to work with the broader system surrounding their cities. Different locations were built to track incoming missiles, communicate to neighboring sites, and launch countermissiles. From its high perch here in the Santa Monica Mountains, the team at LA-96C were focused on spotting incoming targets and then guiding missiles from a nearby site at the Sepulveda Basin to destroy them … but most of their time was spent just sitting around not doing much. Walk around the ruins and envision these historic places in action, their staff on constant alert to protect the city from annihilation yet also bored enough to tend to cactus gardens. Just remember, no fighting in the war room!
There are restrooms and water fountains here, and the area will likely be staffed by rangers. When you're done exploring, exit on the north side of the defense site past the guard booth and turn right on Mulholland Drive. You'll get some nice views looking back down south into Mandeville Canyon as well as sweeping views north of the San Fernando Valley and Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills. At 3.1 miles, you'll reach an alternate trailhead off Mulholland Drive. Continue east into the Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park on the Canyonback Trail, which meanders on a high ridge toward the southeast, offering up fantastic views of downtown Los Angeles on a clear day.
Stay on the fire road and at 4.1 miles, make a sharp right to descend back toward Mandeville Canyon Road through a surprisingly lush section of oak forest and scrub.
You'll reach Mandeville Canyon Road just before the 4.9 mile mark. Keep right to head north back toward your parking space and be careful — there isn't much space on the side of the roads here.
Very good. Most of the trail is on well-established, broad fire roads.
Trailhead as written is near the northern terminus of Mandeville Canyon Road near the intersection with Garden Land Road. An alternate trailhead (which would make this hike go in reverse) is at Mandeville and Hollyhock, slightly to the south. Parking is extremely limited here, so come early and avoid weekends. Be mindful of the residents who live here, too!


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Decontie & Brown Argentium Lepidolite Ring
We are pleased to present a gorgeous piece of lepidolite from Maine, home to Decontie & Brown as well as Home & Away Gallery. The stone shimmers as you see the mica trapped inside. Lepidolite is said to have calming effects on those who wear it.
The lepidolite is set in textured and oxidized Argentium, for an antique look. Argentium is a highly tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic silver alloy that contains 93.5% pure silver and 6.5% germanium.
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GRAND RAPIDS — From Sept. 23-25, Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is hosting a pop-up shop of reclaimed and redesigned Goodwill donations.
The shop is being held at The Fed Galleries @ KCAD (17 Pearl St. NW) during the first weekend of ArtPrize. Furniture, jewelry, clothing and more will be for sale, all made from materials from Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids stores.
"By working with Goodwill to showcase the tremendous versatility and value of reclaimed materials, we can help further the conversation around ways to work toward a more sustainable future," Michel Bosak, curator of exhibitions at KCAD, said in a statement.
Proceeds are going to each item's respective student organization, such as Bodies of Art, the KCAD Green Council, the KCAD Game Club, and more.
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Loretta I. DeVincentis, 86, of Orange, beloved wife of the late Orlando "Pat" DeVincentis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 3, 2016.
She was born on September 2, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael and Mary Riccio. More than anything, Loretta loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and her life revolved around her family.
Loretta is survived by her son, Michael DeVincentis; her grandchildren, Michael DeVincentis and his wife, Corrine, Michael McDevitt and his wife Sarah, and Megan Faith McDevitt; her great-grandchildren, Dominic and Adriana DeVincentis; and several nieces and one nephew.
Loretta was predeceased by her brother, Michael Riccio, Jr., her daughter, Laurene McDevitt, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and several aunts and uncles.
Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 378 Spring St., Orange.
Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Rd., Orange.
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Act Fibernet is Fiber based Broadband provider with fiber till Node. Node is installed at customer premises mostly.
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How to earn Avios points on foreign currency transfers with Midpoint
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This articles shows how you can earn Avios points when you make foreign currency transfers with Midpoint.
It is almost two years since Midpoint launched as an Avios partner. We haven't given it a full article since then, so it is well overdue for another look.
What is Midpoint?
Midpoint is a UK-based platform for making international payments. It is FCA regulated and has a 5* Trust Pilot ranking.
The company can transfer funds to 79 countries in over 20 currencies. It uses segregated trust accounts at major local banks to ensure that funds remain safe. It claims that typical individual users are expats, international students and those with property abroad.
How to earn Avios with Midpoint
The earning rate is 1 Avios per £10, up to an annual maximum of 100,000 Avios. The service is available to both businesses and individuals.
(I believe the cap is removable by negotation – we know from discussions with the Midpoint CEO that he awarded 300,000 Avios on a single transaction made by a UK fund manager!)
Avios are being awarded into Avios Travel Rewards Programme, British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, AerClub or Vueling Club accounts.
Note that if you use the Aer Lingus or Iberia schemes, you earn at the rate of 1 Avios per €11 transferred.
What are Midpoint's fees?
A breakdown of the fees can be found here. Midpoint claims to use midmarket exchange rates so the fee is the only expense you have – there is no FX spread.
Whilst 1 Avios per £10 may initially seem quite low, it is a decent return on your fee. The example on their site of a £257 fee on transferring £50,000 would be offset by almost 20% if you value the 5,000 Avios earned at £50.
How do I register to earn Avios with Midpoint?
You can register as an individual or a business on this page of the Midpoint site.
During the registration process you must upload a proof of identity (i.e. passport) and proof of address.
At the end of the registration process you can add your Avios account number of the programme you would like to receive the Avios into. Make sure that your last name is the same as the one registered with your Avios account in order to receive your points.
You can find out more about the partnership on the British Airways lifestyle and finance partners page here.
The Midpoint website is here if you want to find out more. Note that you must use this special Midpoint / Avios page when registering to receive points.
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Rodeo star Bobby Griswold feels bite of horse dentist law
Oklahoma rodeo star Bobby Griswold was charged Tuesday with practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Griswold, 41, of Geary, is accused in a felony count of doing illegal dental work on a horse March 4. He also is accused in two misdemeanor counts of illegal possession of two veterinary drugs. He is the first to be charged under a new law that makes horse dentistry a felony unless the work is done by or supervised by a licensed veterinarian. Since his arrest, horse owners and equine dentists have lobbied for a change in the law, and legislators are considering it. A prosecutor said the case against Griswold will be pursued even if the law is changed. He is unlikely to face any time in prison. Griswold has called the new law absurd. Griswold is considered one of the nation's top professional saddle bronc riders. His second job has been as an equine dentist.
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Well, Carl busted out of the tournament early yesterday so I'm going to be driving back to Carlsbad tonight. I've had a lot of fun during this trip to Vegas and I only lost a little bit of money. My poker game needs a ton of work and I'll be practicing a lot over the next couple of weeks.
I forgot to give an important shoutout last time. The Grossmont Griffins, my roommate's brother Matt's team, won the California State Title and were named JuCo National Champs. Matt's ordering a t-shirt for me and he's really excited about winning the championship. I think it's pretty damn cool.
On Monday, I got a late start but got to the Bellagio in time to watch Carl play in the main event for a while. They ended play at 9 PM so Carl, John and I went to the Bellagio Cafe for some dinner. The food was really good but the service was atrocious. If you ever eat at the Bellagio Cafe and get server by a gay 50 year-old, ask for a table change. It was really, really bad and we left a really small tip. I'm a huge tipper 99% of the time but I feel like a tip should mean something and I refuse to leae a big tip for poor service. I'm a 20-25% type guy for average-good service and a <10% guy if I get totally ignored during my meal. Oh well, the New York Strip was good, as were the green beans and mashed potatoes. Afterwards, we went to the Bellagio Sports Bar and had a few drinks, talking about poker and sports and poker. It was good to chill with Carl because I never seem to be able to meet up with him when I travel to Seattle. I think it's because I secretly hate him for his poker success but don't tell him that. After Carl left I played a little $30/60 but left around 1:30 AM, calling it an early night.
The next day I got a voicemail from Carl at 12:45, saying that he was out of the tournament. That's always bad news but I was able to chill at Christy's mom's house for a longer time and did't really get rolling until 5 PM when I went to the airport to pick up Steve and Sarah. I dropped them off at the Mandalay Bay and headed to the Bellagio to check out the tournament action. I ran into Noah who was sweating his friend, Patrik Antonius. He had one of the sickest piles of chips I've ever seen and was in total control. He's won millions of dollars over the last few years playing $200/400 heads up no-limit and has exploded onto the tournament scene this year, winning an EPT event in Austria, winning the Scandanavian Poker Championships, and finishing 3rd in another EPT event in Barcelona. He also models in Scandanavia in his free time. Yeah, it's good to be Patrik Antonius. He's still in the top 5 in chips and I'd like to see a Doyle Brunson-Patrik Antonius head-up match with deep stacks.
Steve and Sarah called me around 9 PM and we headed to the same Soprts Bar that I was at the night before. We hung out with Jen Leo and Steve Caldwell for a while before Jen hit the wall of drunkenness and had to call it a night. Steve, Sarah and I headed to the Casino Royale for some $2 craps with Pauly and ended up going on a good run. Steve was the hottest shooter and ended up getting everyone unstuck. He was betting more than the rest of us so he ended up winning $500 while I won $275. Not too shabby, especially when I consider playing craps flushing $100 down the drain in the name of degeneracy. THe Casino Royale is ridiculously ghetto and the drinks were awful. Steve ordered a Corona and was told that they only had Bud Light and Killians and when they brought his Killians, it was in a 10 ounce cocktail class. GHETTO! It was fun seeing Pauly and Derek and their friend, Spaceman, I don't even know his real name but he seemed to know a lot about Craps. He bet on the Don't Pass line twice, after people threw the dice over the rail, and was right both times. We quit around 1:30 AM and headed out to the stip to look for a decent meal. We found a cafe open at the Flamingo and it looked ok. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving and the food was absolutely horrendous. If you're ever in the area late at night, please take the time to cross the street and head to the Bellagio Cafe. It's not much more expensive and the food is waaaaay better. Just make sure you don't get served by a gay 50 year-old man.
Seve and Sarah went to bed after our dinner/breakfast but I headed to the Wynn to play $10/20 mixed with Carl and our friend from 2+2, Bugstud. I ran well and played like a donkey and ended up winning $630 for the night. Including the craps, I was up $900 for the night, always a fun result. Carl and I ended up leaving at 5:30 in the morning and I didn't get back to Christy's mom's until 6. At noon, I was supposed to go check out the house that we're staying at during the World Series but I oviously slept through that one. Steve called me later and said that it was pretty cool but a little outdated. It should be fun living in an 80's mansion for a month and I can't wait. There are 6 rooms in the house and Carl, Steve and a bunch of other really good poker players will be staying there during the World Series. It should be a good environment for us to be in and will definitely be +EV. It will be awesome to hae good players to talk things over with and discuss strategies. I'm really looking forward to it.
I guess that catches you up to what I'm doing now, sitting in the living room in my boxers typing on my laptop. I'm going to get out of here soon and see if Carl wants to have dinner before I drive back home. I'm flying up to Seattle in 2 days and I can't wait. Friday night it's PAAAAAARTAY TIME. You'll probably want to hide the children again.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
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President Donald Trump is officially overweight, his physician revealed Tuesday
To that end, Jackson will be working with the president to establish a regular exercise program, and will bring in dietitians to consult with White House chefs on healthier meals. And Jackson has upped Trump's dosage of Crestor, a cholesterol-lowering statin. Jackson said he will recommend a low-impact exercise routine like a stationary bike for him.
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Simona Halep finally topples Lauren Davis after epic 143-minute final set
The Romanian served for the match in the 10th game, 12th game, 16th game and then the 28th game. "Of course is quite a big match ". "For sure I'm stronger mentally, and I could resist like for every moment in the match ". The 26-year-old Halep will meet the victor of home favorite Ashleigh Barty and Japan's Naomi Osaka for a place in the quarterfinals, having carried her injured ankle through a deciding set of 142 minutes.
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Bawana factory fire: 17 dead, Delhi govt orders inquiry
The Delhi government is closely monitoring the situation. Expressing his grief over the "large number of casualties" in the fire, chief minister Kejriwal said he is keeping a "close watch" on the rescue operations. Plastic factory, cracker storage and furnace oil storage in sectors 1, 5 and 3 in the area were gutted in the flames. "Keeping a close watch on rescue operations".
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India test-fires Agni-V missile which covers China
It was sacked from a small island Thursday morning and will face one more test later this year before becoming fully operational, the Times of India reported . Sources said the country's most formidable missile will undergo one more such pre-induction trial "within this year" before it is inducted into the Agni-V regiment already raised by the tri-Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC) with the requisite command and control structures.
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Way More Accounts Than We Thought Spread Russian Propaganda
In total, the company has found 3,814 Internet Research Agency-linked accounts, which posted 175,993 tweets during the 2016 presidential campaign. Albright said during a recent study he identified 3,746 tweets he said were from IRA-linked accounts that were still live on the service.
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Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul under attack, Afghan official says
The hotel was hosting an IT conference for provincial officials and a guest at the hotel says the attackers were taking hostages. A guest hiding in his hotel room told AFP he could hear the gunfire. The Department said it had received reports of "extremist groups" planning a hotel attack in the capital, "such as [on] the Hotel Baron near Hamid Karzai Int'l Airport ".


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This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
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Program Sponsor ID #032316; Approval # . This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1731555
Section 1: Introduction
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Section 2: The Medical Record and Documentation
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C. Importance of Documentation
D. When to Document
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MISSOURI CITY – Vrindavan Resorts, an active senior-living community, has been approved by Missouri City Council for an establishment on 13.6 acres.
Consisting of approximately 20 buildings up to three stories, it will feature 160-164 units and common areas for residents, including green space for outdoor activities, a badminton court, and a garden.
The community is targeted towards residents age 55 years old and older.
The development is located on Staffordshire Rd., north of Knanaya Homes subdivision and west of Quail Green West and Hunters Green subdivisions.
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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller £55,000 - £60,000
The Organisation:
ABRSM is the UK's largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world's leading provider of music exams, offering assessments to more than 630,000 candidates in 93 countries every year. We support the teaching and learning of music, in partnership with the Royal Schools of Music. Our mission is to inspire achievement in music. ABRSM are based in stunning new offices near Barbican. They are currently implementing a new digital programme of online booking and payments across their worldwide operation making this a critical time for the Finance team.
The Role:
The focus of the position will be to maintain and strengthen robust business processes and systems in relation to transactional services, production of financial statements and the management of the year-end and audit process. A new digital programme will require new processes and the Financial Controller will be integral to their introduction. You will be expected to identify and implement ways of streamlining and improving the efficiency of systems and processes, working closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Systems Manager and departments throughout the organisation to achieve this. You will be an effective manager and provide leadership to six people within the department including one qualified accountant. The role includes responsibility for tax and VAT compliance, UK and worldwide, including queries and liaison with tax advisors. You will be the first line contact for internal and external auditors, presenting papers for the audit and risk committee meetings, gaining key engagement with senior personnel.
What you'll need to succeed:
You will be a fully qualified accountant and have significant experience working in a finance line management role. You will have proven experience of managing year-end processes and liaising with auditors, as well as a good working knowledge of statutory accounts. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of change management and delivering efficiencies in financial processing. You should be confident in your knowledge and ability to deal with VAT and tax compliance. Candidates who have trained in practice are also encouraged to apply, especially those with line management experience. You will be bright and have strong attention to detail, but also personable and able to liaise with all levels within the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise the scope of your experience, to develop a team and contribute to the ongoing growth of this highly prestigious organisation. Apply now, or contact us for further information on this job.
Please email Peter O'Sullivan on or call on 0207 259 8745 for further information.
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Epson Inkjets Win Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Press release • Feb 13, 2019 17:31 PST
MANILA, Philippines, January 24, 2019 -Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has been awarded The Director-General's Prize, The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, for Epson's LX-10000F series and LX-7000F series of high-speed linehead inkjet multifunction printers sold in the Japanese market. In Southeast Asia, the printers are known as WorkForce Enterprise WF-C20590 and WF-17590 printers.
This award, which was part of the FY2018 Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation (Product Category & Business Model Category) awards program, was sponsored by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan, with support from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Inkjet printers are notable for their ability to print at high speeds with minimal power consumption. The award-winning printers demonstrate superior energy efficiency, using only a fraction of the energy of typical A3 color office laser MFPs. They easily conform to the requirements of the International ENERGY STARⓇProgram*1 and their maximum power consumption is constrained, allowing them to be used even in the event of a disaster when electricity supply is limited. In addition, high-capacity ink cartridges and infrequent replacement of limited lifetime parts mean reduced maintenance and greater resource conservation. The consumables and limited lifetime parts used in these printers have to be replaced only about half*2 as often as those in a typical laser printer, based on a calculation of one million prints. The volume of waste is also about 50% lower.
"We have been working hard to increase office energy efficiency through inkjet innovation," said Koichi Kubota,Representative Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Printing Solutions Operations Division. "This prize is tremendously encouraging, and we intend to continue to provide innovative products and services to meet the needs of environmentally aware users."
Epson's stated goal is to be an indispensable company, one that is committed to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We tackle customer needs, address societal challenges, and create unique environmental value through our business activities with the aim of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and creating a better and more sustainable future.
Our prizewinning products will be exhibited at ENEX 2019, an energy and environment exhibition to be held from January 30 to February 1 at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). An awards ceremony for the Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation will be held on the first day.
*1 The International ENERGY STAR Program is an international energy saving program for office equipment. It is designed to certify the top 25% of all products based on their energy efficiency, such as power used in On, Sleep, and Off modes. The LX-10000F series has a TEC value (a value that indicates typical weekly power consumption during office use) of 1.2 kWh. That of the LX-7000F series is 0.9 kWh.
*2 Epson used the Buyers Lab of Keypoint Intelligence to compare the LX-10000F series and two equivalent models of color laser printers (65-70 ppm) using test pages defined in ISO/IEC 24712. Epson estimated that LX-10000F series users would print one million pages in five years, on average.
* Note that Epson products and services vary by region. Please refer to your local Epson sales company for details of products and services available in your region.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, watches and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 85 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
About Epson Singapore
Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Led by the regional headquarters Epson Singapore, Epson's business in Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 11 countries with a comprehensive infrastructure of close to 500 service outlets, 7 Epson solution centres and 7 manufacturing facilities.
About Epson Philippines
Epson's corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion-peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers. Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 137 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with 465 dealers and 875 shops across the country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).
For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila: (02) 441-9030; Toll Free: 1-800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL) or visit https://www.epson.com.ph/contact for more


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Two Rough Times Habits that can help you next time the (insert expletive) hits the fan – based on my personal experience.
Habits for Getting Through Rough Times
In case you haven't met me in person or have the observational skills of a rock, you might think that as the founder of CUTESolutions – The Habit Company, I've got it all figured out. For the record, I don't.
My life has become this one big 'I don't know'. Stole that from Pinterest, but that's beside the point, the point is that it's true. I've always felt more comfortable assuming that I 'knew': knew who I was, what I stood for, where I was going and especially how to get there. In fact, I built a successful business based on the assumption that with the right habits you can get there. And call it hubris, because it was, but I felt pretty damn sure that I was 'there'. There were plenty of good times with friends and family. I was meditating and going to the gym 3 times a week. Work was going well and I was eating healthy 70% of the time.
Ya think so
But a few months ago life hit me. The mean 'Ya think so?!' kind of punch in the stomach. In one of my favorite reads of the past year 'Dropping Ashes on The Buddha', the buddhist teacher hits his students with a stick or shouts 'katz' to smack them out of their 'mind' and make them see things as they really are. Although over-sharing is definitely one of my bad habits, I'm not going to go into detail here, but let's leave it at that as the result of my own katz-moment, I experienced more sadness and anxiety than ever before in my life. I'm starting to believe that if we're fortunate to live long enough, we are all going to learn the same lessons. We all have these 'katz' moments that teach us that change is constant. We really don't know anything. Self-love and joy are everything. We will all grow old and die. We are all connected and that now is all we will ever have. Some people get sick, lose their jobs or worse, their loved ones. And I empathize now on a deeper level than I ever could before. I apologize to everyone I've ever said 'Everything's going to be ok' to before. And I thank you for not slapping me in the face even though I deserved it. Not that it isn't true, I still believe that. But I had no idea of the struggle you were going through to get there. I'm sorry.
Rough Times Habits
Now this isn't going to be a story about how dramatic my life was and how I impressively turned it around and am now in this amazing place. Quite honestly, in some important ways, it's still a mess and I wish it wasn't. This is meant to be an honest account of the two key habits that have really helped me through and made me stronger.
Habit 1: I Do Everything with Intention and Like I Mean It
I have been into meditation, yoga and self-reflection practices for years. As a pussy. I now realize that. I would set intentions like 'I want to feel more connected', 'I want to live more in the moment', 'I want to be kinder to myself', but I would do it in a noncommittal way, the way you make a wish when you blow away an eyelash, but without a clue of the growing pains that it's actually going to take. Now there was the necessity to mean it. It was that or losing it all together. I now set an intention for my day or practice and I mean it. I commit. If I say I'm going to love myself, I do it with all my heart. With as much care as I would for my sister's twins whom I love more than anything. I would never talk to them as harsh as I do to myself and I wouldn't keep them up binge-watching Youtube when they really need sleep. And if they told me they have a sadness in their heart, I would listen to them and take them into my arms instead of telling them to suck it up and have a glass of champagne. Also, because they're just four years old, but still. I tell myself over and over until I fall asleep "I love you, Sarah, I really really love you." That might sound dramatic, but I make sure to feel with all my heart that I mean it.
Habit 2: I Focus on What I Want
After the katz mercilessly threw me out of my state of 'sleep-walking-kind-of-happiness' as my therapist likes to call it, for a few months I was mainly focused on what I had lost.
I had lost my sense of security and certainty. Even the absolute certainty I had always felt about 'when you die, that's it' was gone and I dreaded having to go through this shit for many more lives to come. I had lost trust in my own capacity to make decisions and when you start doubting your life and your own thinking, you're much more susceptible to the advice of others. And everyone is trying to be helpful in sharing their opinion, but in the end, I had to find my truth. It's my life. But to find this, I started to realize that I would have to focus on what it is that I want, not on what I had lost. For someone who has a hard time deciding between having a veggie rice curry or a burger, this proved to be my biggest challenge yet.
As synchronicity would have it, at the same time this realization started to manifest itself, a dear friend recommended me the work of Dr. Wayne Dyer, who is the author of the book 'Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life'. Every word he said made so much sense to me, you cannot attract into your life what your energy is not aligned with. To put it extreme, if you give in to your fear of flying, you're not going to experience the wonders of travel. I am now very cautious about every conversation I have with myself or with others, because I now understand that 'You are what you think about'. If I think and talk about what is missing, this is what continues to expand. Pain needs pain to survive and I noticed that I was starting to attract more of it instead of what I wanted – joy! What you give energy, grows.
What-you-want journal
And I now focus on what it is that I want. Which as it turns out is probably the hardest thing to figure out, because sometimes the heart knows what the mind cannot explain and on the other hand, the heart cannot always be trusted. What I find most helpful here, is picking up a practice I started many years ago and that was passed on to me from an ayurvedic doctor-surgeon Dr. Dwaraka that he had learnt in an Indian monastery that has been studying happiness for generations. The practice is simple: you divide your journal in to 3 parts: what you want on the short term (now – 2 years), what you want in de middle-long term (2 years – 15 years) and what you want on the long term (15 years +). Every day, you note down everything that it is that you want, even if it's seeing your dead grandmother again (yes, I did check this). And once a week, you do a review and check off everything that has happened and cross out anything that didn't. I was foolish to stop this practice when everything seemed to be going perfectly in my life. But now I picked it up again, because I know how powerful it is. Try it, you'll see what happens.
So what's next? I don't know. But I trust again that good times, adventures, exciting things and love are on its way. Life happens for us, not to us. I hope this has been useful to you in some way. I wish you not too many katz-moments – but just enough – and good fortune.
These resources inspired me to understand and finetune these rough times habits.
Habit 1: I Do Everything with Intention and Like I Mean It
- Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want by Ronald J. Frederick.
- Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant
- Essentialism: the Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Habit 2: I Focus on What I Want
- Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
- Consult the I ching
- You Can Heal Your Life by Loisa Hay
- Frank Sinatra 'My Way'
Good luck with those new rough times habits. (Which of course I hope you don't need right now!)
Sarah (CEO, owner CUTESolutions)


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There are many benefits to dancing. Not only is it a great form of exercise, but it also helps you gain confidence, a respect for others, and lasting memories. It's especially great for children to get in on the act, as they're sure to make friends with like-minded individuals.
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Hello you lovely lot ❤
I thought I would do a little post about illness pamper days! I have recently had an awful virus and felt awful so I did treat myself to a little pamper day to look after my skin, clean myself up and try and zen myself out to get myself better as quickly as possible! so, I thought I would share my pamper day so you can use it if you're ill or just generally need to relax a bit, have a bit of 'me time' and look after yourself a little bit! So, lets dive straight in!
~ Bath Time ~
i dunno about you guys but whenever I am not feeling by best I feel like I need to have a bath! Having a bath is so perfect to help relax your body, zen you out and soothe any sore or aching muscles if you have a virus! I always use one of the Radox bubbles baths to create some lovely bubbles to lose myself in, they're so good at creating the perfect amount of bubbles that you can sink into! I also use a cheeky bath bomb so make the bath water more silky and luxurious and I always use a bath bomb from Lush! Lush bath bombs are just heaven on earth and I cannot resist the urge to buy them so for this pamper bath I used the Secret Arts Jelly Bomb and it was lovely! This was my first time using a jelly bomb and I wouldn't necessarily rush to buy another as cleaning the bath afterwards was a task I didn't enjoy as it does produce a jelly film in your bath, however, it was heavenly to sit in and the water felt like the silkiest thing ever! Plus it was rather pretty to look at so you can't knock that 😉
~ Face Masks ~
I always do some kind of face mask when I am in the bath, I honestly just think it adds a new level of relaxation and pampering to give your skin a lovely bit of care especially when you're not feeling great! Recently I have been using the Garnier Skin Active 3-in-1 Scrub, Wash and Mask products and I have been loving using them as a mask as well as a scrub! You simply layer some all over your face avoiding your eyes and leave them to dry on your face and then wash them off. They leave my skin feeling so soft, so smooth and so lovely afterwards and it definitely helps relax you that extra bit when you are soaking in your lovely bubble bath ❤
~ Moisturising ~
After you have had a beautiful bath and treated yourself to a face mask it is super important to ensure you moisturise your skin afterwards to keep it feeling nice, fresh and silky smooth afterwards! I use pretty much any body moisturiser I can find, however, recently I discovered the Sleepy Moisturiser from Lush and oh my WORD it's so amazing! It sinks into my skin so well, smells incredible and it the perfect thing to use before bed to really wind you down and relax you. It's so gorgeous! All of the yes to that mosituriser!
For my skincare on my face I use a mix of the Simple Kind to Skin Rich Replenishing Moisturiser and the Elemis Hydra-Boost Sensitive Day Cream to keep my face nice and supple after any face masks I use on there! I use a mix of these moisturisers both at the start of the day and at night and they're both so lovely, I love them both! I also use the Simple Kind to Eyes Eye Soothing Balm to reduce puffiness around my eyes and reduce any redness you can get, especially when you're poorly!
~ Activities ~
When I am not feeling 100% I do try and so some activities that I don't usually do when I am going 100 mph during the week such as reading, colouring scrapbooking and so on, all activities that don't take too much energy to complete but distract you from how crappy you're feeling and help you focus on something productive and fun ❤
So there you go guys, here are some of the things I do on a pamper day to help myself feel a little bit less ill, to distract myself from feeling crappy and try to perk myself back up again ❤
What do you guys do on your pamper days? What makes you feel better on a crappy day?
Lots of love and talk soon,
Laura xo


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Memory of Carol
It was with trepidation that I walked into that God1st hall in Benoni. But suck it in buttercup, you here for the living, and I had to leave all that hurt and sorry at the door. Most of the people there haven't seen me for years, as I in my mind was the ogre but here I was at Carol's memorial. Some didn't even know that I was he. With sad fluttering butterflies in my stomach I stepped forward, putting on a brave face for Matthew, in loving memory of Carol.
There was many tears in the hall today, as people shared their fun yet sad anecdotes, then Matthew stepped up to the stage, and my heart proudly beated as he recollected flawlessly memories of his mother. I know he must have been butterflies but he stood tall for his mum as the memory of her will live in him.


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DOUGLAS, UK – Bahamas Petroleum Co. (BPC) is set to gain an extension of its four southern licenses offshore the Bahamas until end-December 2020.
This follows a formal notification from the government in response to BPC's request for clarification concerning the timing and work obligations for the permits, as a result of time disruptions outside of the company's control since 2015.
BPC has a commitment to drill an environmentally responsible exploratory well, its first off the islands, and on expiry of the extension, will have the option to either apply for a production lease over all or part of the license area, or to extend the licenses into a third exploration period or apply for an appraisal extension.
Consultant Black & Veatch will assist with the planning process, and the company continues discussions with various companies on a potential farm-in for the initial well. (source)


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New 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4D Sport Utility | 209050
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Transmission:CVT with Xtronic
Fuel Efficiency:20 CITY / 27 HWY
Key Features
3rd Row Seat
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Interior Accents
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- Steel Spare Wheel
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- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Engine: 3.5L DI V6
- Transmission: Xtronic CVT
- 5.25 Axle Ratio
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- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 63-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 150 Amp Alternator
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 19.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
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- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
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- Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
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- Vehicle Name: Nissan Pathfinder
- Body Style: Sport Utility
- Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification: Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
- Passenger Capacity: 7
- Passenger Volume: 137.8
- Base Curb Weight: 4308
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 23
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 20
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- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 150
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- Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 38.7
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Foundation for Physical Therapy Announces New Board Members
The Foundation for Physical Therapy, Alexandria, Va, recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board of trustees: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FAAOMPT.
"The Foundation is excited to welcome Dr Delitto and Dr Paris onto our board of trustees. Their combined expertise and passion for the physical therapy profession will be an asset to the future growth of the foundation," says William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, foundation board of trustees president and chair.
Delitto is a professor and associate dean of research in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Pittsburgh, Pa. He also serves as chair of the department of physical therapy, director of research for the Comprehensive Spine Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and vice president for education and research centers for rehabilitation services (formerly CORE Network).
Delitto's relationship with the foundation includes serving as a member of its Scientific Review Committee, the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the Doctoral Research Awards Committee. He played a part in the establishment of the foundation's Scientific Advisory Committee and served a principal investigator of the foundation-funded Clinical Research Center at Pitt. Delitto has also led his students in the foundation's annual Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge.
Paris is the founding president and chancellor of the board of trustees of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, Fla. He has been involved in research, clinical practice, and teaching in the area of orthopedic and manual physical therapy throughout his career, with a focus on the spine. Paris has helped support the foundation by making it a beneficiary of his own personal pursuits, including swimming the English Channel to raise awareness and donations for physical therapy research.
Members of the foundation's board of trustees aim to aid in the growth and development of the organization and its mission of funding physical therapy research. Board members reportedly provide leadership in developing official policies, direct all business and financial affairs for the foundation, and promote its fundraising activities.
Source: Foundation for Physical Therapy