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Email tracking is a method for monitoring the email delivery to intended recipient. Most tracking technologies use some form of digitally time-stamped record to reveal the exact time and date that an email was received or opened, as well the IP address of the recipient.
Email tracking is useful when the sender wants to know if the intended recipient actually received the email, or if they clicked the links. However, due to the nature of the technology, email tracking cannot be considered an absolutely accurate indicator that a message was opened or read by the recipient.
Most email marketing software provides tracking features, sometimes in aggregate (e.g., click-through rate), and sometimes on an individual basis.
Some email applications, such as Microsoft Office Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird, employ a read-receipt tracking mechanism. The sender selects the receipt request option prior to sending the message, and then upon sending, each recipient has the option of notifying the sender that the message was received or read by the recipient.
However, requesting a receipt does not guarantee that you will get one, for several reasons. Not all email applications or services support read receipts, and users can generally disable the functionality if they so wish. Those that do support it are not necessarily compatible with or capable of recognizing requests from a different email service or application. Generally, read receipts are only useful within an organization where all employees/members are using the same email service and application.
Depending on the recipient's mail client and settings, they may be forced to click a notification button before they can move on with their work. Even though it is an opt-in process, a recipient might consider it inconvenient, discourteous, or invasive.
Read receipts are sent back to one's "Inbox" as email messages, but the location may be changed depending on the software used and its configuration. Additional technical information, such as who it is from, the email software they use, the IP addresses of the sender, and their email server is commonly available inside the Internet headers of the read receipt.
The technical term for these is "MDN - Message Disposition Notifications", and they are requested by inserting one or more of the following lines into the email headers: "X-Confirm-Reading-To:"; "Disposition-Notification-To:"; or "Return-Receipt-To:".
Another kind of receipt can be requested, which is called a DSN (delivery status notification), which is a request to the recipient's email server to send you a notification about the delivery of an email that you have just sent. The notification takes the form of an email, and will indicate whether the delivery succeeded, failed, or got delayed, and it will warn you if any email server involved was unable to give you a receipt. DSNs are requested at the time of sending by the sending application or server software (not inside the email or headers itself), and you can request to "Never" get any, or to "Always" get one, or (which most software does by default) only to get DSN if delivery fails (i.e.: not for success, delay, or relay DSNs). These failure DSNs are normally referred to as a "Bounce". Additionally, you can specify in your DSN request whether you want your receipt to contain a full copy of your original email, or just a summary of what happened. In the SMTP protocol, DSNs are requested at the end of the RCPT TO: command (e.g.: RCPT TO:<> NOTIFY=SUCCESS,DELAY) and the MAIL FROM: command (e.g.: MAIL FROM:<> RET=HDRS).
Some email marketing tools include tracking as a feature. Such email tracking is usually accomplished using standard web tracking devices known as cookies and web beacons. When an email message is sent, if it is a graphical HTML message (not a plain text message) the email marketing system may embed a tiny, invisible tracking image (a single-pixel gif, sometimes called a web beacon) within the content of the message. When the recipient opens the message, the tracking image is referenced. When they click a link or open an attachment, another tracking code is activated. In each case a separate tracking event is recorded by the system. These response events accumulate over time in a database, enabled the email marketing software to report metrics such as open-rate and click-through rates. Email marketing users can view reports on both aggregate response statistics and individual response over time.
Such email tracking services are used by many companies, but are also available for individuals as subscription services, either web-based or integrated into email clients such as Microsoft Outlook or Gmail [1] .[2]
Email tracking is used by individuals, email marketers, spammers and phishers, to verify that emails are actually read by recipients, that email addresses are valid, and that the content of emails has made it past spam filters. It can sometimes reveal if emails get forwarded (but not usually to whom). When used maliciously, it can be used to collect confidential information about businesses and individuals and to create more effective phishing schemes.
The tracking mechanisms employed are typically first-party cookies and web bugs.
If you are using email tracking or email marketing software, your company's privacy policy should state that you may use tracking devices such as cookies and web beacons.
In 2015, new tools such as Trackbuster provide protective solutions against email tracking.
Although it is possible to opt-out of email tracking, doing so does not come without sacrifice. Within one's individual email client, one can turn off images and decline any read-receipt requests. (Note that some trackers use audio files.)
One should note that there are email-tracking services which convert the email message into an image before delivering the message. One obviously cannot read the message contained in the image if image display is disabled in one's email client.
In the U.S. Congressional Inquiry investigating the HP pretexting scandal it was revealed that HP security used an email tracking service called ReadNotify.com to investigate boardroom leaks.[3] The California attorney general's office has said that this practice was not part of the pretexting charges.[4] HP said they consider email tracking to be legitimate and will continue using it.[5]
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(CNN) -- Women who dress provocatively and tempt people into promiscuity are to blame for earthquakes, a leading Iranian hard-line cleric has apparently said.
The prayer leader, Hojatoleslam Kazim Sadeghi, says women and girls who "don`t dress appropriately" spread "promiscuity in society." Read the full article here

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Every year I make it a point to tackle Christmas in my Sunday strip Chopsticks, here are some of my comics for the month of December. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Many palm trees quickly grow too large for ordinary indoor spaces, but the Pygmy Date Palm is the ideal size for even a small room. It grows slowly to around 3 feet tall indoors, so it is small enough to fit almost anywhere, yet large enough to make a real statement, and give that classic 'palm tree' look. As well, this is a tree that grows naturally in the shade of taller trees, so it is much more shade tolerant than other palms. This means it grows well in the lower light levels found indoors – another big plus for this beautiful plant. Not only that, it is a powerful air-filter, removing benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and xylene from the air. This makes your home a healthier environment, especially in winter when natural ventilation may be lower.
Growing Pygmy Date Palm Trees
Easy to grow indoors, but also very beautiful, the Dwarf Date Palm has a short trunk, and a plume of beautiful palm leaves at the top. Each leaf is 18 to 24 inches long, with a central stalk and many small side leaflets, each one pleated into a 'v' where it joins the stalk. These leaves radiate out from the top in a circle, each one rising up and then arching over, giving a graceful and attractive look to this lovely plant. The trunk is slender and roughly-textured, so the tree is simultaneously rugged yet elegant. It fits well into any kind of interior décor, from classical to modern, and also in Chinese traditional or Zen modern decorating. This eye-catching plant simply looks good anywhere.
The Dwarf Date Palm is also one of the hardiest palms for growing outdoors, where it can survive short periods of cold down to 26 degrees. This means that in the warmer part of zone 9, it will grow well outdoors, and of course in any areas warmer than that too. So in central Florida, and coastal California, as well as southern Texas and much of New Mexico, this tree thrives outdoors. There it will stay small, eventually reaching 6 feet tall, and then perhaps 10 to 12 feet, with a crown of leaves 4 to 6 feet across. This is one of the smallest and neatest palms you can grow that has the classic long palm leaves, rather than the rounder leaves of some palms.
Growing Outdoors
Outdoors it will grow in sun or partial shade, and in shade it will benefit in winter from the protection of trees overhead. It will grow in most soils, as long as they are well-drained, and once well-established it is drought-resistant. Use a palm fertilizer which will have a large last number (for Potassium), such as 8-2-12. The fertilizer should also have supplementary Iron (Fe) and Magnesium (Mg).
Growing Indoors
In cooler areas, you can of course grow this plant indoors all year round, or bring it inside when the temperatures reach 50 degrees, and place it back outside when it is safely back to that level again. Indoors, choose a location with light levels from bright to medium – it is more shade tolerant than almost any other palm tree. Near an east-facing window is a good location, and of course higher light levels will suit your tree as well. Grow it in a pot with a drainage hole, using regular houseplant soil to plant it in.
If you have a decorative pot that does not have drainage, use a plastic pot fitted inside it, but after watering always remove excess water, so that your tree is not left standing with wet feet. Use a foliage houseplant fertilizer regularly from spring to fall, and in winter reduce watering, and keep the soil almost completely dry. If possible, use a high-Potassium palm fertilizer.
History and Origins of the Pygmy Date Palm
The Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii) grows naturally in southwestern China, Laos and Vietnam, as a lower tree under jungle giants. It is a relative of the palm tree which produces edible dates, Phoenix dactlyifera – cultivated for millennia throughout the Middle East. The fruit of the Dwarf Date Palm is also edible, but it is small, and only produced outdoors on older trees. Our trees are produced from selected seed taken from only the very best specimens, and cannot be compared with cheaper seedlings grown from poor-quality seeds.
Buying Dwarf Date Palms at The Tree Center
The Dwarf Date Palm is a perennial favorite as a houseplant across the world, so we do not expect our top-quality stock to be at our facilities for very long at all. If you want a beautiful and easy-to-grow indoor or outdoor palm tree for a smaller space, order now to avoid disappointment. You may also want to consider other popular palm varieties, like the Areca Palm Tree or the King Sago Palm Tree.


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Why 2017 is the year active management fights back
Active management is making a comeback as a period of normalisation in global monetary conditions begins
The last few years has seen competition in the asset management industry increase, fees come under pressure and performance among active managers disappoint. But it was not always this way. And it will not be as we look forward.
The environment has certainly been challenging for active managers, with the advent of quantitative easing across much of the developed world aggressively distorting equity markets.
Earnings growth has been low, while asset price inflation has been high. With interest rates low globally, correlations between assets and also within asset classes have been high. As such, it has been harder for fund buyers to differentiate between good and bad managers.
However, this year has painted a very different picture so far. As a period of normalisation in global monetary conditions begins, active management has returned to the fore.
And there is more to come.
The macro backdrop for equity markets is changing. The end of QE is nigh and interest rates are rising. Rates have begun to climb in the US, albeit slowly, and an increase in the UK is not impossible in the next year.
Stock correlations should continue to fall and dispersions of returns rise. Low correlations between individual stocks and a high dispersion of returns between the best and worst within a sector (known as cross-sectional volatility) create a fertile environment for an active stock-picker with a clear and consistent investment process.
With markets having risen so strongly from their lows in recent years, we should also be aware dispersion can be amplified by market direction. Put simply, dispersion increases the most when market downturns occur, which is when active managers add the most value. We are now eight years into this current equity bull run. There will be a time soon when active managers really prove their worth.
Lastly, some markets are simply less efficiently valued than others, which is structural rather than coincidental. As such, some asset classes provide a substantial opportunity for active security selection.
Not all active managers are the same
There is a raft of research asserting that the average actively managed fund underperforms its benchmark index net of all fees. However, there are some clear reasons why this is the case – and it neither implies a lack of opportunity nor a dearth of skilled investment professionals.
The really important point is that a large number of managers align their portfolios so closely to the benchmark index that they make it difficult to outperform on a net-of-fees basis. For example, a fund with a tracking error of 3 per cent and a total expense ratio of 1.5 per cent can only deliver net relative performance in the range of -4.5 per cent to +1.5 per cent. In other words, the chance of underperforming the benchmark over any randomly selected period is three times that of outperforming.
An influential research paper published in 2013, entitled "Active share and mutual fund performance", coined the term "closet indexing" to describe the practice of hugging the benchmark index while claiming to be an active manager and levying fees for as much. The author asserted that "active share" can serve as a useful guide in differentiating between closet indexers and those that genuinely seek to add value.
Interestingly, an earlier study, "How active is your active manager?", found the percentage of actively managed funds across the US asset management industry with an active share above 80 per cent fell from around 67 per cent to 20 per cent between 1986 and 2009, while those with an active share of 0-20 per cent (closet indexers) rose from 2 per cent to 15 per cent.
This dynamic probably reflects a greater fear of materially underperforming the benchmark than an ambition to outperform. However, the irony is that, in pursuing such a safety-first approach, closet indexers have advanced the case for passive management, which would probably not have been viewed as such a compelling alternative otherwise.
In essence, every single index tracker pursues a capitalisation-biased, long momentum strategy. This means they buy high, sell low and passively contribute to the inflation and bursting of asset bubbles. The same can be said of closet indexers.
However, true active managers are ideally placed to exploit the valuation anomalies created by the indiscriminate buying and selling of the capitalisation-weighted market.


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"Many young urban professionals and newly retired baby boomers are buying condos, as they provide an affordable alternative to single-family homes and townhomes," said Leslie Rouda Smith, chairman of the TAR. "These Millennials and retirees don't want the upkeep of a traditional, single-family home and want to be close to nightlife and amenities."


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The Athens International Film Festival - Opening Nights, the city's premier movie showcase, turns 20!"...In a few days we'll find out if this idea, which seemed like a pipe dream at first, will have the chance to evolve into a large, annual festival, a true meeting place for independent cinema, attracting more and more visitors each year.", Artistic Director Giorgos Tziotzios, 1995 - 1st Athens International Film Festival.
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I have a few projects in Delphi that use Paradox as database and sometimes I have to deal with corrupted tables or headers which is a real pain to solve. Anyway, here are some free tools to help you fixing the tables/headers of corrupted paradox tables or "Key Violation" errors.
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This application will check the auto increment primary keys to fix the "Key Violation" errors.
Dr. Regener PdxRepair
This one is not free, but its shareware and can be used 10 times.
It´s a great program, it can repair a table even when Borland Database Desktop or Paradox Data Editor are unable to open it.
Paradox Data Editor
This is a viewer and editor for Paradox tables. It has password protection removing and fix & repair ability. It uses BDE.
Built-in BLOB viewer, filtering and searching, column statistics and structure viewer are tools that covers most needed operations.
Data can exported to many formats e.g. HTML, SYLK, Excel, RTF or CSV and printed.
Its probably the best program I have found to deal with paradox tables. It has a function to repair the table and reconstruct the headers but only works if BDE can open the table.


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Map of Ruaha National Park
If you click through to our satellite map of the Ruaha - then this shows the escarpment and river particularly clearly – and hills and mountains which almost seem to surround the national park.
This map of Ruaha National Park is an original. It has been commissioned by and drawn up for Expert Africa. It is our copyright (2016). It must not be copied or reproduced without our written permission. If you wish to use it, please contact us. We generally look favourably on requests for educational or charity use, provided that clear acknowledgements and credits are given.
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Candy Birds Journal
Did you know that studies have shown that journaling lowers anxiety, increases your likelihood of achieving goals, and leads to a better night's sleep?
I've always loved to-do lists, and tend to make them in the morning, but as it turns out jotting down a list of tasks for tomorrow before bedtime might serve to help you get a better night's rest. The act of putting your thoughts and goals down on paper provides an emotional release that seems to help "offload" any worries or anxiety associated with the tasks.
Keeping a gratitude journal has also been shown to raise your levels of optimism, help you relax, and ultimately helps you get a better night's sleep.
Whether you're jotting down a to-do list, writing out a blueprint for your hopes and dreams, or keeping track of everything that you are grateful for, the act of putting pen to paper serves to help us become the best version of ourselves.
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Recently, Mexican officials took offense to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's comparison of the country's drug cartel violence to the Colombian insurgency two decades ago. Homeland security and terrorism fellow Joan Neuhaus Schaan, while recognizing that there are fundamental differences between the two scenarios, argues in a Houston Chronicle op-ed that based on the level and organization of violence in Mexico, Clinton's remarks are not too far off the mark.
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text: Under other circumstances, the 19-month-old baby in the image above would have been born in 1985, the 3rd child of a couple in Oregon who already had twins. Instead, he was born in 2012 to a woman in Hampton, Virginia. After 2 unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization, Kelly Burke decided to adopt – not a living child, but a frozen embryo...an embryo that has been stored in dry ice for the better part of 2 decades. The adoption is an open one, so little Liam will meet his college-age siblings and any future brothers or sisters resulting from the implantation of the Oregon couple's 2 remaining frozen embryos. Burke, who happens to be a researcher at NASA, is a proud parent, happy that science has allowed her to give birth to the second oldest cryopreserved human embryo in history. "Technology is my world," she says.


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We've covered one of New Orleans' most under-recognized treasures — its hosts — before, but the truth is that it takes quite a bit more than a little planning and some grocery shopping to throw a party: it takes a good attitude too, and few people can control the attitude of a party alone. That's where the purpose of the party comes in, and in New Orleans it's never just a party: it's a celebration. Now, it can be a celebration of absolutely anything, big or small, but it gives people a rallying purpose, a common attitude to share. In a city well known for its joi de vivre, New Orleanians are more than great hosts, they're great celebrants, too.
You perceive a place you visit for the first few times, no matter how exotic or boring, very differently than it actually is. You see the outward facing character of the place, the mask. It's not until you stay in a place long enough for both of your histories to intertwine that you'll see behind the mask, under the robes, and straight into the heart. In New Orleans, visitors see Mardi Gras, they see the French Quarter, the streetcar, Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street, Bywater, "it's 'the Tremè', right?" and probably during their time here totally and honestly encounter a part of the city they can't otherwise see: the people. For all of these names and places, there are corresponding actual communities not seen on the map. It's because communities aren't merely geography, but history, and also: tradition. Celebrations mark all the proudest New Orleans traditions.
Here in New Orleans, we build "families" to celebrate with. It's cute, but it's also functional. They're the people we only see for particular big events, in these intense, ecstatic bouts, but then fail to talk to during the months of relative normalcy (not that we couldn't call at any time). Real truth lies in the jokes about an event like Mardi Gras being "hard work": it is! It's long and cold, you stand a lot, it's crowded, the traffic sucks, you don't remember the last time you sat down to a meal, you're drinking because you still don't know any better, AND on top of all that you still have to go to work and run errands throughout. But the celebratory family is worth all that, whatever it is, usually just a bunch of people you enjoy hanging out with, and then, all of a sudden, that's it, till next year. Because this is the [INSERT NAME OF FAMILY HERE] family. One of our favorite families, and one of our favorite celebrations, is our own Porch Fest.
It happens in April, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival sets up in the Fairgrounds, a block away. Hundreds of thousands of people attend, it turns these quiet neighborhood streets into pedestrian superhighways. We watch from our porch. We get a keg, we cook breakfast, people bring whatever else they want drink, take what they need to eat, etc. We put the speakers outside on the porch, listen to music, and watch the people go by. For 10 hours a day. For seven days (over two weekends, thank god!). It's the only thing we can do in the neighborhood anyway, so we might as well be happy when drinking the keg of beer.
We don't do much of anything in particular, but something always keeps us occupied. These long engagements can't be planned, we all just sit around and talk, watch the people. We enjoy each other's company. Celebrations, family, company; it's the people that make a city, and it's the people who are holding on to the culture, nothing else. To celebrate like a local, it's important to look beyond the ceremony, the history of the event, and try to notice the connections built by the personal history of the celebration: the memories, the people, the company. It is impossible understand a celebration from a local perspective without doing the hard, time consuming work of making these connections, but to celebrate like, and with, the locals, one just needs to appreciate, capture, and contribute to the strength of the celebration.


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ECOtality has a goal of installing nearly 15,000 electric-vehicle charging stations through the EV Project, its government and industry backed program. So the announcement that the company will have its Blink charging stations at 12 West Coast Best Buy stores by next spring isn't about big numbers — it's about exploring the fit with a potential partner and gathering consumer-charging data.
It didn't reveal exactly how it will do so, but ECOtality said it intends "to analyze real-world experiences of EV users" with the Best Buy program, and will use that information in guiding the location of additional Blink charging stations in general, and possibly at more Best Buy stores.
The EV Project has big money behind it, including a grant of $114.8 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and matching private investments that have brought the total value of the project to approximately $230 million, ECOtality said. The program is aimed at 16 cities in six states — Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Tennessee and Texas — and the District of Columbia. The Best Buy stores getting charging stations are in Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson), California (Los Angeles and San Diego) and Seattle.
Meanwhile, Coulomb Technologies has its ChargePoint America program, hoping to provide nearly 5,000 charging stations in Austin, Texas; Detroit; Los Angeles; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento, Calif.; the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area; Redmond, Wash.; and the District of Columbia. It's got a budget of $37 million, including $15 million from the Recovery Act.
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Dear Debuggers,
I found an interesting dwAnswer post by Klaus Ulrich which I wanted to share with you. We recently saw some PMRs with Portal index out-of-sync issues.
In all the cases, there are manual steps needed to get back in sync.
This link to the dwAnswer article will guide you through the steps to take.
And it the described steps do not help, take two of these and call me in the morning.
Dr. D.


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Ambassadors program started
We at Parrot Project have finally decided to start an Ambassadors Program to give our users the possibility to distinguish theireslves from the community and be a point of reference for other users.
Parrot Ambassadors are individuals
who are passionate about Parrot,
the cyber security world,
and the software freedom in general.
Know what does Free Software mean for us
They are a global group of volunteers who have distinguished themselves
in the Parrot international or local communities for their skills and
attitude to encourage others to contribute to the Parrot Project and
utilize FLOSS products for Cyber Security and internet freedom defense.
Not just that, Parrot Ambassadors are security educators and strives to
keep the power of the Web in hands of users everywhere, they are also part
of our support team by helping people with the Parrot System and the tecnologies provided with it.
Parrot Ambassadors are given the opportunity to learn new skills,
earn recognition, and advance their leadership in not just the
Parrot community, but in their school and local community.
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WHERE: I completed this blog in my spare time, to complement my degree.
WHAT: I have been blogging fortnightly, as well as working on developing the WordPress theme to ensure my site captures my personality.
WHEN: Ongoing (May 2017)
WHY: I created the blog to aid my professional development and create an online persona/brand for myself. As well as this, I have developed my Wordpress, HTML and SEO skills. I also created graphics using stock images then edited these using an online editing software called Fotor.
Creativity – I have customised a standard Wordpress theme to add in the colours and pages that I feel most reflect my personality and brand, as well as creating regular content that people are interested in reading.
Technical – By using WordPress, I have learned how to add dividers in HTML, arrange and create pages into the order I would like, and use images to link to other pages.
Communication – I have had to show my writing skills in the creation of this blog.
The following modules enhanced the creation of my blog: Digital Media, which helped me to learn about WordPress, Writing for Communications, which taught me different styles of writing and PR skills, which provided me with the skills to compile a portfolio together.
- Using my blog, I have been able to share my posts on Twitter which has led to me engaging more fully in the industry and getting my name out in the PR student world.
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The Storm King and Dragon Queen's War
Lady Nandar
High Steward of Nightstone
Lawful Good, human
Str 11 (+ 0)
Dex 12 (+ 1)
Con 11 (+ 0)
Int 12 (+ 1)
Wis 14 (+ 2)
Cha 16 (+ 3)
AC 15 (Breastplate)
Hit Points 9 (2d8+0)
Speed 30 feet
Deception + 5
Insight + 4
Persuasion + 5
Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Elvish, Dwarvish
Rapier; Melee Weapon Attack, + 3 to Hit, 5 ft Reach, one target, hit 5 (1d8+1) piercing
Parry: Lady Nandar adds 2 to her Armor Class against one melee attack that would otherwise hit her. She must see her attacker and be wielding a melee weapon
Lady Velrosa Nandar is the High Steward of Nightstone. She is also the ruler of Nandar Keep. So far as her authority and duties go, they mostly revolve around ensuring the noble visitors from Waterdeep are treated as according to their station, and continued diplomacy with the Wood Elves of the Ardeep forest. She is beloved by the residents of Nightstone, and well regarded among the aristocrats of Waterdeep.
The Nandar family is an unremarkable minor Noble house in the Sword Coast, with Lady Velrosa's brother-in-law Baron Gennis Nandar as the family patriarch. Baron Gennis manages the Family's assets from the ancestral Manor in Waterdeep. Other Nandar family members (including Velrosa's adult children) are spread among other cities, including Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter.
Velrosa was widowed last year when her husband, Lord Drezlin died in an altercation with the Wood Elves of the Ardeep forest. Despite the grief over losing her husband, Velrosa was able to prevent the incident from escalating into a war that would have certainly caused the destruction of Nightstone. The agreement reached with the Elves allows the continued (though managed) noble hunts within an acceptable portion of the forest and a negotiated peace.


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The title industry is an important part of every American's life. It may seem like a grandiose claim, but the work we do benefits not only each individual policyholder, but the nation as a whole. And yet, many people are unfamiliar with what title insurance is, what it does for them and the benefits of having a healthy title industry. So we'd like to offer a quick glimpse into what we do for our customers day in and day out at Stewart and the benefits all Americans receive from the work done by the title industry.
More than likely, your home is your biggest investment, and we protect your interest in that investment. Title insurance protects real estate owners and lenders against any property loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances or defects in the title to the property. Each title insurance policy is subject to specific terms, conditions and exclusions. While other types of insurance (such as flood, auto or homeowners insurance) provide coverage that focuses on possible future events, title insurance protects against loss from hazards and defects already existing in the title to a property. Some examples of such defects might be improperly executed documents from a previous sale of a lien against a previous owner. You can view a list of many of the protections provided by title insurance here.
Over half of all real estate transactions have a problem somewhere in the chain of title. We find these issues and assist in taking corrective action to enable the transactions to go through and allow our customers to have peace of mind about their new home purchase.
Another difference between other types of insurance and title insurance is in how the policies are paid for. Title insurance is purchased with a one-time premium and provides coverage for as long as the policyholder or their heirs own the property. This is unlike the annual or monthly premiums you must pay for other insurance types.
Examine the cost of title insurance over the life of the policy versus other types of insurance and you'll find that policyholders receive a great value for the money they spend.
If a homeowner were to pay the national average cost of a title insurance policy and live in their home for just five years, the annual average cost of the title insurance policy would be less than $200 a year.
By comparison, the national average cost of a homeowner's insurance policy is over $700 per year.
Beyond the security and peace of mind we provide to our customers, the title industry helps to improve the transaction process in ways that benefit all of the transaction parties and the country as a whole.
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S & M Landscapes offer a wide range of Garden and External Home Improvements. Fencing, Decking, Turfing and external decoration as well as the usual garden maintenance such as hedge cutting, lawn mowing, weedkilling etc. We work with YOU to ensure that all our landscaping meets YOUR requirements and exceeds YOUR expectations. We offer an expert and professional garden design service alongside the landscaping which is carried out to the highest standards. We can undertake works on any size of garden and landscaping project and we offer a full and professional grounds management service to compliment your garden and landscaped areas. We have a budget to suit all needs whether it's one off maintenance work or contracted over a period of time. Give us a call on 07781 145994. Simon Gregory Landscapes (Turfs'R'Us) is a small business providing high quality, professional Turfing Services. Specialising in high quality: - • Preparation of grounds for turfing & seeding works • Turf laying (large or small roll can be supplied) • Fencing • Hedge cutting / trimming • Paving • Garden design & Planting • hard landscaping • All your Garden Needs Read more......Read less
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We have studied terahertz (THz) emissions from n-InAs and n-GaAs using an ensemble Monte Carlo method. Our simulations indicate that higher amplitude THz waves from n-InAs, compared with those from n-GaAs, result from the difference in the radiation mechanisms between these two samples and are not completely dependent on the most commonly recognized fact: lighter electron effective mass in n-InAs. The excitation-wavelength-dependent and doping-level-dependent THz emissions from n-InAs are found to be quite different from those from n-GaAs. The corresponding mechanisms are analyzed by the introduction of a weighted electric field, which is weighted by the photogenerated carrier density in a semiconductor. The simulated results are in good qualitative agreement with experimental observations from other authors.
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The only large-scale study of the U.S. Active Duty and Veterans examines their media usage habits, digital media consumption, advertising perceptions, shopping patterns, and post active duty plans. Reaching this military segment is no simple task, but this report will give you the upper hand in better understanding this powerful and loyal market.
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GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) today announced that it achieved a perfect
score (100 points) on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index, earning the
distinction as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality from the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is
the national benchmarking tool that assesses corporate policies and
practices pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
"At VF, appreciation for our differences is a value that is woven into
the fabric of our culture," said Anita Graham, Vice President and Chief
Human Resources Officer, VF Corporation. "We value our associates and
consumers for who they are, and our corporate policies and practices
reinforce our commitment to inclusiveness and respect for every
individual. We are proud to receive this recognition from the HRC."
To receive a perfect score on the CEI report, companies must have
explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBT employees included in
all operations, require contractors to follow these non-discrimination
protections, and disallow any philanthropic donations to non-religious
organizations with written policies of discrimination.
The HRC is America's largest civil rights organization working to
achieve LGBT equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC
strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation
that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Learn more about the 2017
CEI and VF's commitment to diversity
and inclusion.
About VF
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is a global leader in the design,
manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel,
footwear and accessories. The company's diversified portfolio of
powerful brands spans numerous geographies, product categories, consumer
demographics and sales channels, giving VF a unique industry position
and the ability to create sustainable, long-term growth for our
customers and shareholders. The company's largest brands are The
North Face®, Vans®,
Timberland®, Wrangler®
and Lee®. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.
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-Jennifer Cuthbert Lam
Adventure in the Swiss Alps
Winter weather is finally here, so this week's Comic of the Week is "Adventure in the Swiss Alps", from the book "Lollipop's Europe". In this story, Lollipop and the gang go on a ski trip to Switzerland when Cameron finds a free ticket in his chocolate bar (just like in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"!). This comic has a special place in my heart because it was written in 2006 not long after my dog Fraser passed away (yes, Fraser was a real dog!). After Fraser died, I decided I wanted to write a story with Fraser as the hero. I hope you enjoy it! "Lollipop's Europe" is available as an E-book from our online store.
-Jennifer Cuthbert Lam
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Check back here every Wednesday for a new Comic of the Week starring Lollipop and the gang! All comics 2002-2019 by Jennifer Cuthbert.
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The IRS neoprene paddling gloves are made with 3 mm insulating neoprene and have a velcro wrist band. Reinforced knuckles and a screened palm for added grip and durability.
About IRS
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Technical Paper
Parameters Affecting Direct Vehicle Exhaust Flow Measurement
As SULEV emission regulations approach, the bag mini-diluter (BMD) technology is gaining acceptance as a replacement for the existing constant volume sampler (CVS) for SULEV exhaust emission measurement and certification. The heart of the BMD system is the direct vehicle exhaust (DVE) flow measurement system. Due to the transient nature of vehicle exhaust during a standard FTP emission test cycle, the DVE must be capable of rapid and accurate response in order to track these varying exhaust flow rates. The DVE must also be robust enough to accurately measure flow rate despite variations in exhaust gas composition, pulsation effects, and rapid changes in both exhaust temperature and pressure. One of the primary DVE systems used on BMDs is the E-Flow, an ultrasonic flow meter manufactured by Flow Technologies, Inc.


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Description of problem:
I've seen some SELinux denials when starting up a Xen domain using LVM logical
volumes for its storage.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Every time
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Start domU with 'xm create' command
Actual results:
SELinux denials are registered, though the domain does appear to start up normally.
Expected results:
The domain should start up normally, without any denials.
Additional info:
Created attachment 151448 [details]
Setroubleshootd output
Created attachment 151603 [details]
More SELinux denials
Fedora 6 is no longer supported. Current SELinux policy in Fedora 8 and Fedora
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What Almost No One Knows About InvestorsPosted on
Advantages Of Selling Your Home To Cash Buyers With In Your Locality
There are various ways of selling your home, and besides using the conventional means of working with a realtor, it is incredible to consider using cash buyers. Every person must look at the situation that they are in and ensure that a person selects an ideal investor who has been in the business long enough and is known to how things work, so, never be in a rush of looking for such individuals and always ensure that they are genuine. People must know some of the benefits linked by working with a cash buyer, since it can save people in many ways.
Sees To It That There Are No Expenditures
People hate repairing the homes and doing some renovations anytime one has to sell the house, and that is why most people are warming up to the idea …


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Grab new merch from your favorite artists.
While it isn't a full collection, hip hop fans will still be excited to see a few dope items from their favorite artists. Urban Outfitters has been partnering with artists for a while to release exclusive merchandise. The latest set of clothing is from D.R.A.M., Mac Miller and Outkast.
The Outkast tee is a pretty straightforward, black long sleeve T-shirt with the group's signature logo across the front. The Mac Miller long sleeve tee is a bit more flashy, with a variety of illustrations from the artwork of "Dang!", his popular single with Anderson .Paak, down each sleeve. The illustrated song title also appears on the front of the shirt. The Big Baby D.R.A.M. shirt is equally fun, with the rising rapper and singer's name repeated down the sleeves and a Peanuts-style drawing of D.R.A.M. with his Labradoodle (the one from his album cover).
Everything is exclusive to Urban Outfitters and each shirt retails for a reasonable $38. Grab them here. As a bonus, also check out their non-exclusive but still very dope Bone Thugs-N-Harmony shirt here.
Urban Outfitters recently grabbed Tinashe for a collaboration comeback collection with Juicy Couture.


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The subject of this case study is a 15 year old high school female soccer player who had just suffered her second ACL tear in a eight month period. Her first injury, in October of 2010, was to the right ACL and her second injury, in June of 2011, was to the left ACL. Her family has a history of ACL tears, as her sister suffered two (one to each knee) and her mother has had two ACL tears as well, which may lead some to believe that this injury may stem from a genetic or anatomical factor.
Four months after rehabilitating her first ACL, the subject entered into the Return to Confidence program to begin the return to sport process. At six months she was cleared by her physical therapist to return to practice with her team, and discontinued her training in our program. At this stage she was making progress, but her fitness and agility were still not up to standard, but her return to sport tests of strength were at passing levels, so her physical therapist cleared her to return to play. In the third game of the state tournament, another player contacted her as she was turning with the ball and she consequently tore her left ACL.
The subject underwent surgery a few weeks later, and started a physical therapy program a few days after surgery. Three weeks into her rehabilitation process, her surgeon and therapist agreed to have her also train in the AthleteFIT Return to Confidence Program to continue to focus on fitness and the non-involved side as she could tolerate.
The program consisted of four days per week of training sessions lasting between thirty and sixty minutes per day. The program was set up in four week blocks that ran parallel to the twenty, orthopedic surgeon protocols for ACL rehab that we reviewed, combined with the exercises and progressions for this population. For a detailed overview of this program, you can download our ACL Return to Confidence eBook.
At the time of her injury, we were testing other soccer players in the same age group in a game speed assessment of sport specific athleticism. The results are shown below. Over the course of the season we trained 4 days a week (1-Fitness, 2-Practice/Strength/Fitness, 3-Practice, 4-Practice/Strength/Fitness).
During this time, the subject of our case study was also training 4 days a week (1-Trianing, 2-Rehab, 3-Training, 4-Conditioning) in our Return to Confidence Program. We did not have a pretest on the subject in our Game Speed Assessment, as she was just coming out of surgery on the date of the initial test, but as you can see by her graph below, she returned to her team with a fitness level well above average in all areas.
Also, notice the balance of the graph. The subject of this case study showed an above average balance between Technical Skill, Speed/Quickness and Soccer Fitness. The weakest area of her game still lies in the speed and quickness aspects but she is still well above the average for her age group, and this category will only improve as she takes the field and begins to train in a faster, more competitive environment.
Subject's Scores (after Return to Confidence Program):
If we expand our view of this testing process and compare the subject to all age groups (high school girls), you will notice that the quickness component is just a little below what the average player is scoring, but all other areas are well above average and in many cases she challenged the best scores in the high school populations.
We performed a Hop and Stop test at 16 weeks post op and compared it to a similar test that the subject had performed as she was cleared to return to sport after her first ACL tear in November or 2010 where she did not train in the Return to Confidence program until after physical therapy (16 weeks after surgery). As you can see from the results in the table below, her return to sport scores from the first test gave her a symmetry value of 6, which is as good as or better than the average high school girl. She was cleared to play in April of 2011 and tore her other ACL in late June.
After 4 months of training in the Return to Confidence program after her second surgery in July of 2011, we tested her and found her symmetry scores to be almost perfect (a score of 0 would represent a player that is perfectly symmetrical). Her hop scores as a percentage of her height were better than before (better force production) and her leap scores were better as well (better force absorption).
At 5 months after surgery, the player had returned to full contact soccer and reported feeling "confident and fast."


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Brand engagement compels consumers to not only think and feel something, but to actively do something and talk about the brand or product, and done successfully, that's great for your business. If you aren't sure how to make your branded content more entertaining and engaging, then here are a few of the best tips to get you started.
Make It Relevant and Authoritative
As well as making a big impression you will want to produce something which is relevant to what you do. Of course, if you do this, then you want to show that you are an authority in the subject and that you know the industry inside out. This doesn't mean it has to be as dull as an encyclopaedia entry - you want it to be quite the opposite - but you also need to show that you aren't bit part players or doing this as a hobby. This is your business and no one knows it better than you. In practice this means doing plenty of research and polishing the end product until you are completely satisfied with it.
Make It Consistent
One of the keys to engaging people with your branded content is to make it consistent. You want others to see something new from you and immediately find their interest piqued. This can only be done by finding your own, original voice and sticking to it. This won't stop you innovating, but it will ensure that you deliver a consistent message which sticks in heads and firms up on your brand's image aims. Great content produced consistently will get your message across the way you want it and will allow you the freedom to use as many ideas as you can come up with.
Make It Thought Provoking
The best advertising is the type which gets its target audience to stop and think. If you cast your mind back, then the different types of advertising which have most caught your attention over the years were probably those which have caused you to stop what you were doing and think about it. Even if you only fully hold the viewer's attention for a few seconds that can be enough to make your point and continue to build the value of your brand.
Make Yourself Visible
Branded content isn't something you want to be all coy and retiring about. You want to make the brand visible, and you want your potential customers to identify that unique, authoritative voice we mentioned earlier with your brand. This means that you need to be proud to attach your brand to the content and to let the world know that it's yours. Of course, this will give you an extra incentive to get it 100% right and make it as entertaining as possible.
If you want to move your brand on to the next level, then it could be time that you put these tips into practice and make your branded content all that it should be.
Tom Grant is a marketing professional who uses the latest tech savvy to make his campaigns more successful. He enjoys writing about IT and marketing, his two passions, and his blog posts can be found on a number of websites. Visit the Code Computerlove Digital Agency for information on Sitecore Development.


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Peacefully situated in the heart of Siem Reap, Anachak Angkor Residence is away from all the traffic of the bustling city. It's a real pleasure to enjoy Siem Reap in a complete sense of relaxation at Anachak Angkor while visiting the world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat.
The awe-inspiring Siem Reap residence is designed to host discerning travelers in a classic luxury Cambodian townhouse where the Khmer hospitality has to offer at its finest.
Conveniently, Anachak Angkor Residence is only within 5-minute walking distance to one of the largest Container Night Markets in Siem Reap or take a 5-minute ride by Cambodian remorque (tuk-tuk) to downtown Siem Reap where you can visit some of the liveliest nightlife venues such as the famous Pub Street or be guided by our knowledgeable concierge team.
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'Pheakdey', literally means 'Honest'. We strive to make every guest experience unforgettable. Genuine service with a smile from our heartfelt dedicated team.
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Take advantage of both indoor and outdoor gym facilities with an extensive range of equipment from a squat rack and cables to tyres and battle ropes.


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It's near impossible to crack an egg without breaking it, but Chinese artist Wen Fuliang manages to do so and create extraordinarily intricate egg shell carvings from these breakfast remnants.
Once a carpenter, Wen Fuliang now uses chicken, goose and duck eggs to carve miraculous artworks into the shells. Not only is the artist able to create and display multi-layered engravings in the already-thin fragile casings, they also demonstrate the artist's experience in the elegance of the creations. As the former carpenter uses a fine diamond bit to carve accurate renditions of Chinese landmarks along with tradititional designs and complicated Chinese characters, the experience and confidence of Wen Fuliang is revealed in his deft hand and smooth artwork.
Artist's Egg Shell Carvings Display Traditional Chinese Landmarks
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — December 27, 2012 — Art & Design
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32,000 people have signed the petition against disconnection. Stephen Fry, Alan Davies, Graham Linehan and ORG patron Neil Gaiman supported massive efforts to get people to sign
But a petition is not enough. It's changed the public debate, brought the media onside and got people active. But now we need targeted action to persuade the people making the decision to change this legislation: our MPs.
Visits from voters like you will change the minds of MPs. It works, because it shows people really care about their rights.
Email us now to say you can help
It's very simple. Tell us who your MP is and who you are. (If you don't know, you can find them on here)
Just drop a mail to email@example.com saying you will visit your MP. We'll put them on our list of MPs being visited. Do specify if you'd rather remain anonymous.
How can I contact my MP?
What do I tell my MP?
When you visit them, let us know what they say, and we will record their opinions on our website and wiki.
Thank you for taking action today!
you for any help you can give. A quick response will cut our workload
as we will quickly get a list of MPs who still need lobbying. You can find more actions here.
Background info
if you want background information, then read our briefing to the House of Lords Second Reading.
Updates include the radical changes to the Bill suggested by Lord Lucas, a statement of the Joint Committee on Human Rights questioning the compatibility of the Bill with HR Act and the Government's alleged repositioning on disconnection.


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Sometimes it seems lazy to compare artists to similar acts but at other times it would be almost irresponsible not to mention it. So whether it's by acident or design, it's almost impossible not to make comparisons between Jon DeRosa and Richard Hawley, even though these performers hail from Brooklyn and Sheffield, respectively.
The resemblance is to the fore from the outset, courtesy of the ballad 'Anchored' where DeRosa croons in melancholic fashion above rich layers of instruments. 'Snow Coffin' moves in to mid-paced territory. So many artists use strings to embellish their songs but so often they merely serve to cover up failings on the songrwriting front. Here, they definitely complement the natural warmth of the song. 'Ladies In Love', on the other hand, recalls the elegant, urbane atmosphere of The Divine Comedy and it's then left to 'Submarine Bells' (a cover of a track by The Chills) to provide the lullaby moment; the arrangements surrounding DeRosa's echoed croon like twinkling stars.
DeRosa has been better known as frontman for drone-pop act Aarktica for over a decade. Due to its limited release, 'Anchored' may not change that situation but whether this is a brief side project or not, there is a wonderful voice here which simply demands to be heard.
Web Sites:
Jon DeRosa Official Site
Further Listening:
Aarktica, Richard Hawley, The Divine Comedy


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Microdermabrasion Facials
Used from anything from stretch marks to ageing skin.
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On May 29 and 30, the Casbah will host the Ché Underground Reunion, a gathering of bands and fans who frequented UCSD's student-run co-op Ché Café in the early '80s. Organized by the online community of Ché Underground's blog, the event will be two nights of '80s-era bands, including the Answers, Noise 292, the Wallflowers, Hair Theatre, and Everybody Violet.
Much of opening night's excitement is being generated by the onetime appearance of a "new" group, the Gay Denny's. The combo is made up of local music scene vets Ray Brandes, David Klowden, and Eric Bacher (all ex–Tell-Tale Hearts), Mark Zadarnowski (ex-Crawdaddys), and A.J. Croce.
The group's name is a nod to the nickname given to the Denny's located at 2445 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park. "[It was] a popular late-night hangout for bands and fans in the scene back in the '80s," said Klowden. "Most of us didn't have our own apartments, so it was a place we could stay up late together, write bad poetry on napkins, and eat french fries with brown gravy."
The Gay Denny's formed when it became apparent that various members of the Tell-Tale Hearts and Crawdaddys wouldn't be available to perform at the reunion gigs.
"[We] decided to put something together for the show that would capture the spirit of the era but without the pressure of reforming any specific band," Bacher said.
Despite a membership that has produced several albums of original music, the Gay Denny's will play covers of '60s-era groups.
"The idea was to get together for just one show," said Bacher. "Rather than perform a bunch of Tell-Tale Hearts and Crawdaddys songs, we decided to play songs by bands that inspired us to play music back then, such as the Pretty Things, Them, and Dutch Outsiders."
For Croce, it's a chance to go back to his early days playing R&B-based '60s classics. His first band, the Hottentots, which also featured Klowden and Brandes, made their debut at the Ché Café in the '80s. Despite the appeal of booking further shows for the all-star group, Croce promises this will be a one-off.
"For me, the idea of a spontaneous group like this sounded like fun," he said. "If we rehearsed it too much or did more shows, it would lose that."
More from SDReader
- More stories by Bart Mendoza
- New San Diego Bands and Reunions — May 30, 2012
- Sounds of Sunset Strip — July 20, 2011
- Cool as Veggie Chili — July 16, 2008
- Tale to Be Told — Aug. 9, 2007
- It Wasn't Advertised at All — Nov. 24, 2004
More on the Che Cafe underground scene in today's Rock Around the Town: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2009/may/27/wednesday-round-town-plus-trophy-wife-disrobed-art/


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They say eat nutritious, get enough sleep, exercise and meditate, making all these a habit will result in a healthy body and mind, then why is it people still require the need to supplement their daily lives with diet supplements? To understand the reason behind the why, one first needs to understand what exactly is meant by diet supplements.
Diet Supplements: what are they?
Diet supplements are products that are intended to function as add on support for the humans apart from the regular food supply. These could be in the form of pills, capsules, tablets or also liquid. A supplement works as an extra source for providing the nutrient content that may get missed with irregular eating habits which common amongst the generation today owing to their hectic work schedules. Their careless lifestyle results in lack of the required nutrients needed to function for a healthy body.
These supplements contain nutrients in the form of compounds including-
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Fibers
- Fatty acids and
- Amino acids
Well this explains fairly well that adding supplements will definitely useful since these help in providing the extra nutrient supply to the body but like they say excess of anything is bad, therefore, it's pretty advisable to first consult a physician or a dietician before adding these supplements to the daily consumption pattern. So, guess this somewhere answers the query regarding diet supplements and should one take it. Generally these supplements are consumed in the form of powders by the gym conscious, "I am a health freak" individuals on a high end.
With diet supplements holding such benefits its important see whether there could a flip side to the same because everything in the world has both pros and cons. So, before consuming the supplements on should keep a few key points in mind-
- The supplements should be approved by the government
- One should first take consultation from a dietician and the intake of the supplement should also be prescribed by the dietician
- The supplements should be purchased from any authorized and registered pharmacy to avoid consuming something that could be adulterated and in turn harm the body
- The intake should be controlled so as to avoid having any side effects and if one feels that a particular supplement is not suiting the body, then it's an obvious sign to stop the intake right away
- The effectiveness of the supplement cannot undermine the value of having regular timely meals, therefore, one should not presume that taking meals can be skipped and barely suffice on the supplement intake
- Composition of the diet supplements is complex; therefore, these should be properly prepared as per the FDA norms, and ensuring that the supplements are packaged properly without the scope of getting contaminated. Quality should be the top notch priority
The next time one chooses to supplement the diet, he/she should first give a careful thought to the above mentioned points so as to avoid any problems cropping up in future and like they say "Prevention is better than cure", it is necessary to consider this saying while opting for diet supplements.


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That evening in Westkapelle the light was perfect so I would like to end this series of pictures with another stunning sunset.
I always feel a great gratitude and happiness when I may enjoy moments like this.


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Handmade Nation
Posted by mittens on 22 October 2009
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I went to see Handmade Nation two weeks ago. If you're not familiar with the documentary, check out the trailer below. I highly enjoyed it! That's the director Faythe Levine on the right. If you'd like to see it, it comes out on DVD in November. Go craft! :-)
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Disruptive Innovation in Entrepreneurial Education
Many thanks to those who bought The WE Entrepreneur book(co-authored with Mansmith CEO,Chiqui Escareal-Go). For several months now, it is the no. 1 book on entrepreneurship at National Book Store as readers appreciate the 10 building blocks to entrepreneurial authenticity.
Reinforcing the market acceptance of The WE Entrepreneur and in celebration of both Mansmith and Fielders,Inc.'s 20th anniversary as well as my 25th anniversary as an entrepreneur, a social enterprise was launched last October 8, 2010, focusing on the educational and developmental needs of small and medium scale (SME) entrepreneurs, with unwavering support from Inquirer, BusinessWorld, Entrepreneur magazine, Go Negosyo, Malayan Insurance and the Abenson and Waltermart group, with many more institutional supports expected to come in as of press time.
A quick and practical four-question research gave us interesting insights about entrepreneurial education. Some of the responses we gathered ranged from existing entrepreneurial courses to be too long, too technical and too expensive, to being too academic. This led us to the formulation of a new training company for SME entrepreneurs called "Day 8 Business Academy, Inc.," and with this came a game changing four-point manifesto with the acronym 4Fs representing Freedom, Face, Frugality and Facilitation. The name Day 8 came from a biblical inspiration of new beginnings while the number 8 symbolizes prosperity for many businessmen.
The first insight and the first F is about Freedom. Instead of dictating what courses to take to complete a program, entrepreneurs can attend only the courses they want or need. For instance, an entrepreneur in service industry will not be asked to attend a class in manufacturing process. They will have the freedom to assemble their own curriculum, learn what they need to learn in three hours, short and direct to the point. Half day courses include "Marketing without TV Advertising," "Handling Price Objections," "Finding Your Next Big Opportunity," "Competing to Win," "Retail Profit Model," "Direct Sales and MLM," and other courses designed to increase their revenues and be SME-relevant. Subsequent courses will help them improve their personal effectiveness while cutting cost without cutting corners!
Faceis as important for the entrepreneurs as they have strong desire to prove their worth to themselves and others so Day 8 is offering those in need of scholarships, opportunity for angel investor funds, deferred payment plan and an 8-session free turnaround master class for SME companies losing money. Participants of this class will have successful entrepreneurs like Wilson Lim of Abenson, Jimmy Thai of Primer Group, Cecilio Pedro of Lamoiyan, Nonoy Gallardo of Gasso, George Siy of Marie France, Bernie Liu of Penshoppe, and many others as turnaround master mentors.
Frugalityis the third as SMEs have limited resources,so Day 8 launched an "attend what you need, pay what you want" unprecedented pricing innovation to help the SME entrepreneurs succeed quicker so they can be more generous to the lost, the last and the least in the future. Instead of the traditional classroom, venue will be at the marketplace (Waltermart Mall along Pasay Road, Makati). The best part is100% of net proceeds of Day 8 will all go to charity. This not only allow the first fruits to be shared but it is consistent with Day 8's parent company's advocacy-based approach, such as the ongoing search for the 6th Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) among entrepreneurs and marketing practitioners 35 years old and below, and the ongoing 7th MarkProf's Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees of the Year among outstanding graduating student leaders. Day 8 understands that marketing 3.0 is not just about product or image but the potential of the human spirit taking center stage!
Finally, facilitation means all courses shall be conducted by dynamic and youthful entrepreneurs who not only have the presentation skills to wow their audience but have really succeeded in business. Day 8 recognizes that while experimentation is important, the limited funding of the SMEs will not allow them a lot of latitude, especially at the beginning of their enterprise, therefore, sharing successful personal experiences and behavioral empathy from fellow entrepreneurs are indispensable parts of the learning methodology.
Josiah Go is chairman of Mansmith and Fielders,Inc. and its SME social enterprise subsidiary, Day 8 Business Academy, Inc. He is the first and only Filipino to be bestowed one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of the World in business education, a competition among over 1,000 TOYM winners of their respective countries. He can be contacted at email@example.com. For details about Day 8, please visit www.day8.org. Volunteers to be seminar speakers are most welcome.


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What is Coaching Connect?
Coaching Connect is here to support coaches in finding their authentic voice. As coaches we can have a profound impact on the world when we connect with our deeper wisdom and purpose. When our clients sense our 'authenticity' it gives them 'permission' to stand in their own natural wisdom and creative power. We (Liz and Stu) are inspired by the generosity and the energy of the coaching community. We realise through collaboration, contribution and community we (as coaches) can make a positive difference in the world. We want to celebrate and acknowledge the work, energy and impact of coaches and coaching. This is what Coaching Connect is all about.
What we do
Coaching Connect works on many levels. On a practical level it provides ideas, tools and techniques to support coaches developing their businesses. There are opportunities to watch videos, read blogs and join networking events. On another level it is encouraging coaches to step out and step up. We see the role of coaches as taking a lead in helping the world to connect with self, others and spirituality – the deeper aspect of the human experience.
Recent exploits
In 2015 we cycled across the UK with our labradoodle Buzz to interview 3P practitioners. Here's Buzz's video blog!
Who's behind Coaching Connect?
Liz Scott (a former BBC reporter) is now at the forefront of developing coaching in education. Her coaching skills courses (via her business Liz Scott Coaching & Training) are developing skills amongst children, teachers, TAs and parents. The 'Three Principles' underpins her work as a coach and trainer. Liz and Stu are an inspirational couple (they are a husband and wife team) and have a genuine desire to help and support others.
Liz co-founded Coaching Connect with Stu as a place for coaches to connect and recharge their batteries in both a virtual (online) environment and face to face (Coaching Connect Events).
In her spare time Liz plays the saxophone, walks her labradoodle Buzz and has been involved in some long distance cycling (including Land's End to John O'Groats).
Stuart Newberry (a retired detective superintendent) has an infectious enthusiasm for life. He is often at the forefront of initiatives; one of the most recent is to develop a cadre of pro-bono coaches to support Embercombe, an organisation dedicated to developing people and promoting sustainability.
Stu has an impressive record of coaching leaders and is currently weaving his understanding of the Three Principles into his work. He is a coaching skills trainer and works with Liz in schools and education. Stu also provides supports for police officers during the transition into retirement.
He is an avid cyclist, keen golfer and enthusiastic singer. Stu is currently plotting the next cycling adventure now that Buzz the labradoodle is able to come along too in his own chariot.


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Ben Nevis Summer Ascent
Scottish Highlands
- Duration: Weekend
- Walks and Treks
- Top Trips
- Charity Events
- Fit
- Available During: May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct
About this Adventure
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain stands at 1,344m high and is located in the Western Highlands of Scotland. This is a magnificent mountain with 360 degrees of stunning scenery
Quick Facts
- Walking distance – 11 miles (18km)
- Height gain – 1,329m (4,359ft)
- Summit – 1,344m (4,408ft)
- 1 days' guiding by an experienced mountain leader on Ben Nevis
- 2 nights' accommodation
- Briefing and kit check the night before the walk
- We run this trip between May and October, however you can do the 'Ben' in winter to experience some winter mountaineering, see Ben Nevis - Winter
- Many years' experience on Ben Nevis - we also adhere to the mountain code and work with the John Muir Trust to ensure the conservation of 'The Ben'
More Information
Optional Extras (Subject to availability)
- Single Room Supplement £55.00 per person per night
- Extra night £75.00 per night for twin accommodation
- Extra night £95.00 per night for single room accommodation
Walk OnlyIf you would like to do this challenge as a Walk Only (no accommodation) please contact us at the office.
Why Book With Us
We know you have a choice of companies with whom to do a Ben Nevis Summer Ascent. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:
- We are an established adventure travel business
- We have been trading since 2002
- We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
- Knowledgeable and available office staff
- Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
- All activities are risk assessed
- We try to give you the best service we can
- We are aware this is your adventure/challenge and will do our best to facilitate it
- We have many repeat clients stretching back many years
We normally run this Ben Nevis Summer Ascent over a weekend, Friday to Sunday, however if you would like to do this at any other time, including midweek, please contact us. A typical itinerary looks like this:
Day 1: Make your way to Fort William and your accommodation. Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check with your guide.
Day 2: Breakfast and then short taxi transfer to the base of Ben Nevis. Climb Ben Nevis following a route from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
Day 3: Depart after a hearty breakfast to make your way home.
Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, and weather conditions. Please aim to arrive at your accommodation the Friday afternoon/evening in time for the evening briefing at 8pm and to be ready for the start of the hike the next day.
Charity Information
How to take part for Charity
Pay a £99 deposit and confirm with your charity their minimum fundraising requirements for the balance. This will typically be double the cost of the adventure, less the registration fee. You can join any of our open Ben Nevis Summer Ascents just select the date of your choice opposite and enter the name of your chosen charity in the group/charity section. For more details of how fundraising works please read our step by step guide here or contact us for help.
- Professional event organisation
- Qualified mountain leaders
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check
- Two nights' twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement of £55 per person per night
- Travel to and from Fort William
- Lunches/evening meals and beverages
- Personal Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
Book a bespoke event on any date
We run the Ben Nevis Summer Ascent as an open or bespoke event. Our
open events run fortnightly every Friday to Sunday from May to the end
of October. For bookings of 6 people or more, we also run this as an
exclusive event on the dates of your choosing. To book any number of
participants on to an event, simply select the date in the calendar and
follow the booking procedure. You will then receive an automated
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At Brunton Park on Saturday they had given out a block of tickets to a large group of schoolchildren who were sitting right behind me. The kids kept up an enthusiastic chanting throughout the game, the pitch and volume of which posed a clear danger to crystal goblets for miles around. In fact, if there's a wine glass left intact in the Eden Valley, I'll be very surprised.
It all took my mind back to an occasion at the Manor Ground, Oxford, a couple of decades ago. Things had already started badly for the travelling Boro fans, when it emerged that the spotty Herbert in the away end tea hutch had failed fully to master the microwave and was serving meat pies that were frozen on the outside and boiling hot in the middle. They were like a savoury baked Alaska, in reverse. Though not much like it, admittedly.
When the game kicked off things slid downhill like Barry Fry on a luge. As the home side took the lead, noise levels from the Oxford junior enclosure rose ever higher. "We love you Oxford, we do!" the children shrilled. It was like listening to a thousand people scraping their thumbnails down a blackboard.
"You're back to school on Monday," the Middlesbrough support chanted in a futile bid to quell the infernal squeaking. "United! United!" the juniors chirruped. "Fuck off, munchkins. Fuck off, munchkins" the visitors hit back. It did no good. Luckily people soon discovered that the frozen pie pastry made handy earplugs and the rest of the game passed in a muffled silence.
"We want to bring back the families" is a cry you frequently hear from those who run the national game, though it seems to me that for decades now the authorities have done everything they could to drive children away. Clubs these days charge more money for mascots than Rolls-Royce.
It was not always like this. At one time children were enlisted to provide half-time entertainment. The penalty prize was a staple of most match days, still is in some places. It's a simple and elegant competition, one that affords the crowd an opportunity rarely granted to adults in our sensitive age – a chance to loudly and roundly taunt a group of little kids. Traditionally there's a class element to the abuse – the children from schools in working class districts are cheered and applauded, those from establishments in the affluent suburbs tormented as the offspring of wife-swappers and woodwork teachers.
At the Manor Ground they used to keep fans amused during the interval with a relay race around the outside of the pitch featuring two teams of boys from a local primary school, one dressed in the yellow of the home side, the other in the colours of the visitors. As they wheezed and panted round the touchline the PA announcer would try to whip the crowd into a frenzy of excitement with his breathless commentary, though in truth he was barely audible above the noise of the away section chanting: "We've got all the fat lads, we've got all the fat lads."
Luckily at non-league grounds the child still occupies a central position in the scheme of things. He or she is entrusted with many important duties, including scaling the goal-netting as if it were the rigging of Captain Jack Sparrow's pirate ship, standing in the back of the tea bar, intoning "Can I have some chips, mam? Can I, mam? Mam? Maaaaam?" As well as the venerable task of carrying around the blackboard with the winning raffle ticket number chalked on it. This is a character-forming exercise since it inevitably involves the child being subjected to disgruntled punters bellowing, "If there's only 76 people in the crowd, how come I'm 679, you little bugger?".
Non-league football in fact is the last stamping ground of the sporting urchin, once a traditional feature of all British stadiums. Here they are still free to pursue their ancient lifeways: riding around the terraces on bicycles, running up and down the steps of a semi-deserted grandstand breaking into a chorus of "We Are The Champions" for no apparent reason, or standing behind the goal and calling out "We saw your bum cheeks, mister" at the opposition goalie every time he dives for the ball.
The latter is not quite the cakewalk it might appear. Once at Shildon, the goalkeeper became so incensed he booted the ball down the field and chased the urchins. They jumped over a fence and into a neighbouring garden. The game continued until, a few minutes later, a large man came storming through the main entrance, pushing up his shirtsleeves, with a look of grim violence on his face. Behind were the two boys, each of them eagerly pointing at the goalie and yelling, "That's him, Dad. That's the one who said he would kill us." Players from both sides had to intervene to prevent a fracas.
It's easy to get sentimental about the days when the crowd used to pass the nippers over their heads to the front of the stand, but when you consider incidents like that one, and the damage to your eardrums caused by the shrieking, maybe it is better that they've priced the little rascals out of it.