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Sir Donald Cruickshank has condemned the government's shakeup of financial regulation, warning that it will fail to tackle competition and that it will concentrate too much power in the hands of the Bank of England.
In a statement, published as he appeared before the cross-party parliamentary commission on banking standards, the veteran competitions expert urged MPs and peers: "Do not implement the huge concentration of power in the Bank of England that is inherent in the government's proposals for banking reform. Therein lie the roots of future crises and ineffective regulation."
Cruickshank, who carried out two reviews of banking sector for the Labour government, told the committee, chaired by the Tory MP Andrew Tyrie, that he expected the recommendations of the Vickers commission – separating retail banking from the riskier parts of the business – to raise standards of behaviour among the banks.
But he warned that the other elements of the new regime, including setting up a new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to protect consumers and handing the Bank of England the power to supervise the financial sector, would fail to improve competition.
The government is keen to loosen the grip of the Big Four high street banks – Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and HSBC – on the market, and has encouraged "challenger banks", including Virgin Money, to increase the size of their UK operations.
But Cruickshank, a former chair of the London Stock Exchange, would like to see a specific competition authority for the financial sector, with the power to implement its own rulings.
He told the committee that because of its special role in transmitting money through the economy, the banking system should be considered as effectively part of the state and regulated accordingly.
"This sector demands, for security, efficiency and prosperity, invasive and harsh regulation, and if those who enter the industry say that it's unfair, well they can go off and do something else," he said.
Describing the role of the FCA, and speaking as a former regulator himself – of the telecoms sector – he said the government's financial services bill fails to make promoting competition the central concern for the new body.
"Sir Humphrey lives!" he said, referring to wily permanent secretary in the political comedy Yes Minister. "There are three qualifying phrases before competition is even mentioned." He said future regulators will be forced to take account, "not just what Parliament said in debate, but what the words actually mean in the Act."
Cruickshank's key recommendations in his two reviews of banking, which included giving the Financial Services Authority an overriding goal of pushing competition in the industry, was never fully implemented.
But lest his audience get too carried away with the outrageous behaviour of the City's finest in the runup to the credit crisis, he also gave the committee a history lesson, urging them to read Anthony Trollope's The Way We Live Now - the classic Victorian novel about the era of speculation that led up to the great crash in 1929.
"The Trollope reference is to Trollope coming back from years abroad to find a City, London, wrapped in greed, and it was the precursor to the great depression," Cruickshank said. "His book is about not just the behaviour of the City, but Westminster as well, interestingly. I don't think bankers are any worse than they have been before: they always calibrate off society. We've been before; it's important not to over-react."


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Some of us go through our entire adult lives feeling that we're living without a life purpose. We read stories about people like the Nobel prize-winning scientists harnessing the body's immune system to fight cancer or the seventh-generation farmer from Illinois who started a sustainable food movement or the enterprising mother of three, Jodie Harris who started local charity Mums Supporting Families in Need and we feel like our own lives are small and inadequate.
Living a purposeful life doesn't need to be big.
The problem is that we often frame 'purpose' as something that needs to be significant. We want it to be visible to others and we usually feel that it's only truly valid if it's connected to some external measure of success. We fail to recognise that a purposeful life that is humble and 'small' is no less significant than one that is lived out in the public eye.
For most of my introverted clients, the latter is actually more appealing and because it's also authentic, it's generally more meaningful too. We still need to remind ourselves that it's equally valuable.
I was personally reminded of this yesterday after spending four hours with a lovely client (we'll call her Olivia) who is currently not engaged in paid work, but who is still living a very purposeful life. Olivia has had a successful career but now that she's not employed (and despite her earlier success) she feels that her life is lacking meaning.
In her early 50s, Olivia is keen to do something that will inspire and energise her and also contribute in some way. When we looked at her strengths and her values, we discovered that she's engaging these on a daily basis. And to her surprise, we also discovered that she's already making a difference in other people's lives in ways that really matter to her, even if she's not making a living from those efforts.
We spend so much time focusing on what we're not doing, that we often overlook what is right in front of our eyes.
Like many of us, Olivia was so busy searching that she had failed to see how much purpose she already has in her life.
If you have the same concern, try the following tips to connect with the purposeful moments you already have in your life.
1. Stop looking outwardly for your life purpose
One of the biggest mistakes we make is to only look to others for inspiration. Being focused outwardly is wonderful if it's genuinely inspiring, but it can also mean you forget to tune in and listen to your intuition about what 'purposeful' might feel like to you.
One way to gain clarity about this is to think about how you'd love to be remembered when you're no longer here. While it might sound morbid to write your own eulogy, it's an excellent way to get clear about what really matters.
2. Stop comparing yourself to others
In the same way that we look to others for inspiration, we often compare ourselves once we do find ways of being purposeful. The key is to find your own way of living with purpose and then to get out in the world and do that, regardless of whether someone else is doing it already or doing it in a way that looks more significant or more successful than you imagine you can be.
3. Stop measuring your success in quantifiable terms
Living with purpose is not about numbers. It doesn't matter if you only make a difference in one person's life on a single day in a given year – that's enough.
It's the intention that counts, not the number of people you help or the dollar figure attached to your efforts.
4. Stop being so hard on yourself
After listening to Olivia's story, my experience of her was that she is generous and kind and I can see that she's already making a difference every day. What she sees is all that she's not doing (because, like all of us, her brain has a strong negative bias).
Remind yourself at the end of every day of the things you have done that were purposeful and if it feels helpful, at the beginning of each new day, think about one small action that will give the day purpose.
5. Get really clear on what matters
One of the main reasons most of us feel that our lives lack purpose is that we haven't spent the time getting really clear about what our life purpose is. Here's my simple methodology for doing this.
Get to know your unique strengths and your values; evaluate your life journey and think about the experiences that have shaped you most (both positive and negative). Then consider how you can use your life experience and engage your strengths and values to contribute to others in a way (or ways) that feel meaningful to you. An extra tip here is that often we seek to give what we would love to receive ourselves.
Finally, write out a clear statement of your life purpose (see my example below) and do your best to bring this to life in your every day.
(If you still feel stuck, try working your way through the Discover Your Purpose eBook).

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"Elephantoms" was largely recorded by Gintowt while the band shifted members and directions. Like OK Jones' previous two records, it was engineered and mixed at home. The songs took shape gradually without the benefit of rehearsals, aided by the contributions of new keyboardist Nate Holt and guitarist Brian Adams. When 15 songs were completed, 11 were chosen as "Elephantoms" and the record was mastered by Doug Van Sloan of Studio B in Omaha.
In tandem with finishing the record, Gintowt converted to the role of drummer/singer and Holt picked up the acrobatic assignment of using one hand for synthbass and the other hand for keyboards. The new trio has been confusing the fuck out of fans who still think they're paying for an alt-country show, but the feedback has been encouraging and the group hopes to make an extremely fun rock record in the near future.
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Their cords fastidiously
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A report for the Department of Health and Sciencewise-ERC
14 September 2011
This report provides details of research that was conducted for the Department of Health and Sciencewise-ERC, involving a public dialogue exercise designed to explore the barriers that people experience to increasing their engagement with activities thought to enhance subjective wellbeing.
The Department of Health, in collaboration with Sciencewise-ERC, commissioned nef to undertake a public dialogue exercise, with the aim of exploring three questions:
A series of structured dialogue events was held in six locations around the country, covering a range of age, ethnic and socio-economic groups. The Five Ways to Wellbeing were used as a way to frame the discussion.
Barriers: For some people there was no evidence of significant barriers to engaging in Five Ways-type activities; these people typically felt confident in their ability to change their behaviours as they wished, in control of their lives, or manifestly engaged in a high level of Five Ways-type activity already. For others, however, there was evidence of experienced barriers. These can usefully be divided into three categories:
Underpinning many of these barriers is the lack of a felt sense of agency. This emerges as a key issue preventing people from making lifestyle changes to improve their wellbeing. In addition, some of the most significant barriers relate to social norms and expectations rather than to 'hard' barriers of time and money.
Messaging: The public's responses to the term wellbeing are extremely mixed. Some feel that it is impenetrable and too abstract; some equate it with 'feel-good' products and services (skincare, aromatherapy); some link it to mental health problems. The Five Ways to Wellbeing themselves can be interpreted and experienced negatively as well as positively.
Rather than being motivating, framing wellbeing as a scientific issue seems to be unnecessary and even unwelcome for many people. Common sense or personal experience is more convincing than the science.
Analysis of the findings suggests a number of areas for future research and policy development. In terms of communication, the research suggests that attempts to reach the public through social marketing should:
The objective of communication should go beyond merely providing information about wellbeing and the Five Ways and should instead:
Findings from the research are relevant for ongoing work in a number of areas of policy, including the public health and health improvement agendas, mental health, substance misuse and older people. A process of stakeholder policy engagement is currently underway in order to explore the implications of the findings for ongoing policy and strategy development.
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Re: Electric Cars will Fuel the Metals Market in 2019 - Gold & Silver, the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq & the DAX - Point to Ponder
"We are following the development of the fresh source of metals consumption by electric cars. The surge in the metal used will fuel the next boom in the world economy. Electric Car's metals demand is undeniably on the rise and raw material supplies are depleting.
The commodity markets are suffering years of alienation by investors and depleting new mines, we expect to see the largest and longest boom in resource industry searching for new sources of Copper, Silver, Lead, Zinc, and Iron.
We cannot predict the exact time for the next resource market even though there are signs, but we can confidently say that the longer the wait is the higher the demand would be. Are we ready?
What is next? We have put all our bets on base and precious metals. It is out of the question to us that the resource market will see its largest rush ever, and the forecast indicates it will be the longest upside of its cyclic behavior. The turn out of the slow metals market is inevitable. The right question would be whether we are ready for the upcoming rally in metals market and if we are ahead of the curve.
It would be correct to predict that whoever is not ahead of the curve, will not be able to catch up to the momentum."
My Take: The sentence above says it all. You must be ahead of the curve - - - so, start buying you favorite mining shares such as Klondike Silver (TSXV: KS) and Dynasty Gold Corp. (DYG) which are available at rock bottom prices.
In Gold we went through the resistance of $1,210 last Thursday when we Closed the day at $1,228.
My Question was: "As we head into a new week might Gold get off its butt and start to go higher and my Answer was: "Not yet".
Gold must go first below $982.50 and then go above $982.50 before it goes to $5,000 or as high as $20,000.
We continue to believe those predictions provided by Marty aided by his super Artificial Intelligent computer Socrates, will come to fruition.
Until we get that $982.50 turnaround signal, we are continuing not to Day Trade neither Gold nor Silver for ourselves or those Investors on whose behalf we Day Trade.
The indications are that we will resume the decline in the Dow and I expect volatility to rise into the end of this coming week of October 15, 2018 and in the week of the October 22, 2018.
The Closing last Friday implied a bounce into Monday for two (2) days after which the Dow will go back down.
Money from countries worldwide continue to flow into the US Dollar and I expect this to continue. Consequently; I am continuing to Day Trade the E-Mini S&P 500 Futures and E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Futures from a Long perspective and buying my favorite stocks within the US Indices and - - - so should you!
Although we lost money Day Trading the E-Mini S&P 500 Futures and E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Futures for quite a few days, yesterday we made it all back plus much, much more.
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According to Martin Armstrong: "October is a target month in the DAX with high volatility. Volatility will be the name of the game now for the final Quarter of 2018 and then we have a critical turning point arriving in April which seems to be lining up with BREXIT.
We also see the week of October 22 as a target. Note the high volatility that begins with the American elections. We have Directional Changes going into that period."
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|Caergybi - known to the rest of the world as Holyhead.
Most viewers in Caergybi/Holyhead view Llanddona. However there is a small low-lying area of the town which suffers from the presence of the local aluminium smelting works, which presumably causes screening effects and reflections. This area is served by the relay.
As with one or two other stations in the published lists, the NGR for this station appears to be incorrect - SH247817 actually places you in the midst of a housing estate, from which domestic aerials are pointing north. However just 200m north of this point is the town's Fire Station, which possesses this interesting-looking practice tower.
Caergybi entered service in July 1987.
|Side view of the tower. This best shows the two horizontally polarised RBL aerials on Llanddona. It should have been possible to mount these aerials on the tower top, but possibly the position shown is providing some screening from unwanted reflections.
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(REUTERS) - PGA Tour rookie Sam Ryder held the lead on eight under after 15 holes, with Rickie Fowler two strokes back, as the first round of the Houston Open was halted by darkness in Texas on Thursday (March 29).
Kevin Tway and Lucas Glover held the clubhouse lead on seven-under 65, while Beau Hossler was also seven-under after 16 holes.
Ryder took advantage of ideal scoring on a day when the start of play was delayed by two hours due to torrential overnight rain that softened the Golf Club of Houston course and prompted officials to allow preferred lies.
Ryder, in his 12th start on tour this season, is among 33 players who will return to complete the round early on Friday.
Tway was quite happy about the rain delay.
"I enjoyed a little bit extra sleep. Sleep's always good for me," he said.
"I played well, kept the ball in play and made a few long putts."
Fowler, the best of the "big names" with a 66, was satisfied with his start as he gears up for what he hopes will be a breakthrough major victory at the US Masters next week.
"Building confidence for the rest of the week and going into next week," he said.
"I did a good job tee to green (and) it was nice to make some putts. It was fun with the softer greens. You played aggressively even if you did miss the fairway."
Fowler is among 18 players in Houston who have qualified for the Masters. The winner on Sunday will join them, if not previously exempt.
Among other Masters-bound players, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose all shot 68s.
Mickelson is not worried about winning in Houston as much as practising shots he will need at Augusta.
"I'm hitting a lot of the shots that I will use on a few holes next week, these low running slices," said the 2011 Houston champion.
"I'm just trying to hit that shot and get comfortable with it and I hit it well.
"Out here there's potential for disaster on every tee shot and I have found that disaster over the years just about every place here, so I was able to navigate through all that disaster and didn't hurt myself off the tee."
Spieth said he had found something with his swing after struggling recently.
"I had some really rough range sessions the last two days," he said.
"I started to get a feeling I really liked and I committed the last few holes.
"That was fantastic. I feel good things are coming.
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Turkey hunting is an awesome, exhilarating and often challenging experience. However, once you give it a try, I'm willing to bet that you will be hooked.
Before you can begin, you have to do some homework. you have to find a good location to hunt. This can be a bit more involved than you may think. Finding the right area is just the beginning. Once you do, you may have to get permission to hunt there.
Once that is complete, you then have to scout this area to find the roost. Mark several locations on a map, this will help you to move around quickly should you decide to change hunting locations.
Next, consider the turkey hunting supplies you will need. You will need camouflage, a shotgun and ammo, a hunting vest and calls. Once you have everything, then it's time to head out into the field. To help you increase your chances of success use these 5 turkey hunting tips.
1. Don't Get Too Close To The Roost- This is a common mistake by many turkey hunters. You are excited, your heading out before sunup and your trying to get as close as possible so you have the best position when these toms come off the roost. Getting too close is going to end your day quicker than a unexpected rain storm. The best distance from the roost is about 100-150 yards. This should get you close enough without scaring them off the roost.
2. Talk Softly- When you are catching the turkeys just coming off the roost, start your calling with some soft clucks or yelps. Think about it like this, if you are like most people, you hate loud noises when you first wake up. The same can be said for the toms coming off the roost. If you start off aggressively with your calls, you could scare them away.
3. Make Some Scratches- This is very effective if you are trying to coax in a timid tom. Scratch some leaves with your hand. This imitates the sound a hen makes when she's feeding. If that tom is just out of read, this should get him to come a bit closer to find the hen.
4. Don't Shoot A Strutting Tom- The best shot for you will be once the gobbler comes out of his strut. When he does he will extend his neck and look around. This will provide you will a large enough target area for an ethical shot.
5. Have Patience- This is another common mistake made by novice and experienced turkey hunters alike. Sometimes these gobblers can be quite frustrating. It seems like forever to get them to come close, even when you can hear them calling off in the distance. When you think you can't wait any longer and you want to pack up and head to another location, sit tight for another 15-30 minutes. It may take some time for that gobbler to come and investigate your calls. Having extra patience to let him get there, will help you fill your tag more often than you might think.
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text: 1 CY2081 Three-PLL General-Purpose EPROM-Programmable Clock Generator Features • Factory-EPROM configurable for quick availability and prototyping • General purpose clock synthesizer for all applications – such as modems, disk drives, CD-ROM drives, Video CD players, games, set-top boxes, data/telecommunications, etc. • Three independent configurable clock outputs • Outputs ranging from 500 kHz to 100 MHz (5V) and up to 80 MHz for 3.3V operation • Configurable output control pin (pin 8) can be used as an output enable, power-down, suspend or select line. • Phase-locked loop oscillator input derived from external crystal (10 MHz to 25 MHz) or external reference clock (1 MHz to 30 MHz) • 3.3V or 5V operation (factory configured) • 8-pin 150-mil packaging achieves minimum footprint for space-critical applications • Sophisticated internal loop filter requires no external components or manufacturing tweaks as commonly required with external filters Functional Description The CY2081 is a general-purpose clock synthesizer designed for use in applications such as modems, disk drives, CD-ROM drives, Video CD players, games, set-top boxes and data/telecommunications. This devices offers three configurable clock outputs in an 8-pin 150-mil SOIC package and can be config- ured to operate off either a 3.3V or 5V power supply. The on-chip reference oscillator is designed for 10 MHz to 25 MHz crystals. Alternatively, a reference clock between 1 MHz and 30 MHz can be used. The CY2081 also features an output control pin (pin 8), which can be configured as an output enable, power down, frequency select, or suspend input. This gives the user the ability to three-state the output, power down the device, change the CLKA output frequency during operation, or suspend any of the outputs. Asserting the PD input will result in all the PLLs and the outputs being shut down. The PLLs will have to re-lock when the PD input is deasserted. The CY2081 outputs three clocks: CLKA, CLKB, and CLKC, whose frequencies can possess any value within the specified range. Additionally, the reference frequency can be obtained on any output. Custom configurations with user-defined features and frequencies can be obtained by filling out the custom configuration form located at the back of this data sheet and contacting your local Cypress representative. The CY2081 can replace multiple Metal Can Oscillators (MCO) in a synchronous system, providing cost and board space savings to manufacturers. Hence, this device is ideally suited for applications that require multiple, accurate, and stable clocks synthesized from low-cost generators in small packages. A hard disk drive is an example of such an application. In this case, CLKA drives the PLL in the Read Controller, while CLKB and CLKC drive the MCU and associated sequencers. Consider using the CY2291, CY2292, or CY2907 for applications that require more than three output clocks. Logic Block Diagram Pin Configuration SOIC Top View CLKA GND XTALIN XTALOUT XTALIN Reference Oscillator 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 CLKA PLL 1 XTALOUT PLL 2 OE/PD/FS/SUSPEND VDD CLKC CLKB EPROMConfigurable Multiplexer and Divide Logic CLKB CLKC PLL 3 OE/PD/FS/SUSPEND Cypress Semiconductor Corporation Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** • 3901 North First Street • San Jose • CA 95134 • 408-943-2600 Revised September 26, 2001 CY2081 Pin Summary Name Number Description CLKA 1 Configurable Clock Output GND 2 Ground XTALIN[1] 3 Reference Crystal Input or External Reference Clock Input 4 Reference Crystal Feedback CLKB 5 Configurable Clock Output CLKC 6 Configurable Clock Output VDD 7 Voltage Supply XTALOUT [1,2] OE / PD / FS / SUSPEND 8 Output control pin; either active-HIGH Output Enable, active-LOW power down, CLKA Frequency Select, or active-LOW Suspend input Maximum Ratings (Above which the useful life may be impaired. For user guidelines, not tested.) Storage Temperature ................................. –65°C to +150°C Supply Voltage ............................................... –0.5V to +7.0V Junction Temperature...................................................150°C DC Input Voltage......................................–0.5V to VDD+0.5V Static Discharge Voltage ........................................... >2000V (per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015) Operating Conditions[3] Parameter Description VDD Supply Voltage TA Operating Temperature, Ambient CL Max. Load Capacitance per output fREF External Reference Crystal fREF Min. Max. Unit 4.5 (3.0) 5.5 (3.6) V 70 °C 25 (15) pF 10.0 25.0 MHz 1.0 30.0 MHz 0 [4, 5] External Reference Clock Electrical Characteristics VDD = 5V (3.3V) ±10%, TA = 0°C to +70°C Parameter Description Conditions VOH HIGH-Level Output Voltage IOH = –4.0 mA VOL LOW-Level Output Voltage IOL = 4.0 mA VIH HIGH-Level Input Voltage[6] Except Crystal Pins [6] VIL LOW-Level Output Voltage Except Crystal Pins IIH Input HIGH Current VIN = VDD – 0.5V IIL Input LOW Current VIN = 0.5V IOZ Output Leakage Current Three State Outputs [7] IDD VDD Supply Current IDDS VDD Power Supply Current in Power-down Mode VDD = VDD max. 5V (3.3V) operation, CL = 25 pF (15 pF) Min. Typ. Max. 2.4 Unit V 0.4 2.0 V V 0.8 V <100 150 µA <100 150 µA 250 µA 40 (24) 60 (40) mA 100 200 µA Power-down Active, 5V Operation Notes: 1. For best accuracy, use a parallel-resonant crystal, CL=17 pF. 2. Float XTALOUT pin if XTALIN is driven by reference clock (as opposed to an external crystal). 3. Electrical parameters are guaranteed with these operating conditions. Values for 3.3V operation are shown in parentheses. 4. External input reference clock must have a duty cycle between 40% and 60%, measured at VDD/2. 5. Please refer to application note "Crystal Oscillator Topics" for information on AC-coupling the external input reference clock. 6. Xtal inputs have CMOS thresholds. 7. Load = max, typical configuration, fREF = 14.318 MHz. Specific configurations may vary. Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** Page 2 of 6 CY2081 Switching Characteristics[8] Parameter Name Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit t1 Output Period Clock output range, 5V operation 10 [100 MHz] 2000 [500 KHz] ns t1 Output Period Clock output range, 3.3V operation 12.5 [80 MHz] 2000 [500 KHz] ns t1A Clock Jitter[9] Peak-to-peak period jitter,% of clock period (fOUT ≤ 4 MHz) <0.5 1 % t1B Clock Jitter[9] Peak-to-peak period jitter (4 MHz ≤ fOUT ≤ 16 MHz) <0.7 1 ns t1C Clock Jitter[9] Peak-to-peak period jitter (16 MHz < fOUT ≤ 50 MHz) <400 500 ps t1D Clock Jitter[9] Peak-to-peak period jitter (fOUT > 50 MHz) <250 350 ps Output Duty Cycle[10] Duty cycle for outputs, defined as t2 ÷ t1[11] fOUT > 66.67 MHz 40% 50% 60% Duty cycle for outputs, defined as t2 ÷ t1[11] fOUT ≤ 66.67 MHz 45% 50% 55% t3 Rise time Output clock rise time[12] at CL=25 pF (15 pF at 3.3V operation) 3 5 ns t4 Fall time Output clock fall time[12] at CL=25 pF (15 pF at 3.3V operation) 2.5 4 ns t5 Frequency Slew Rate Rate of change of frequency of CLKA 5 40 MHz/ ms t6 Power Up Stabilization Time < 25 50 ms Output clock stable time after power up 1 Switching Waveforms All Outputs Duty Cycle and Rise/Fall Time t1 t2 OUTPUT 2.4V 0.4V t3 2.4V 0.4V 3.3V 0V t4 Notes: 8. Guaranteed by design, not 100% tested. 9. Jitter varies with configuration. All standard configurations sample tested at the factory conform to this limit. For more information on jitter, please refer to the application note: "Jitter in PLL-Based Systems." 10. Reference Output duty cycle depends on XTALIN duty cycle. 11. Measured at 1.4V. 12. Measured between 0.4V and 2.4V. Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** Page 3 of 6 CY2081 Test Circuit VDD 7 0.1 µF OUTPUTS CLK output CLOAD 2 GND Customer Configuration Request Procedure The CY2081 is programmed at the wafer level, and is therefore only available as a factory programmed device. There is no field programming for the CY2081. For CY2081 programmed configurations, design opportunities must be 50 Ku per year in production. If the design opportunity does not meet the factory minimums, the design can be implemented using the CY2292 (3-PLLs, 16-SOIC, field programmable), or the CY22381 (3-PLLs, 8-SOIC, field programmable). For factory programmed samples, all requests must be submitted to your local Cypress FAE or sales representative. The method to use to request factory configurations is: Use CyClocks software. This software automatically calculates the output frequencies that can be generated by the CY2081 and provides a printout of final pinout. Output frequencies requested will be matched as closely as the internal PLL divider and multiplier options allow. This printout and the design entry file produced by CyClocks (<filename>.ENT) can be submitted (in electronic format) to your local FAE or sales representative. CyClocks software is available free of charge from the Cypress website (http://www.cypress.com) or from your local FAE or sales representative. Once the custom request has been processed you will receive a part number with a three-digit extension (e.g., CY2081SC-357) specific to the frequencies and pinout of your device. This will be the part number used for samples requests and production orders. Ordering Information Ordering Code Package Name Package Type Operating Range CY2081SC-XXX S8 8-Pin (150-Mil) SOIC 5.0V, Commercial[13] CY2081SL-XXX S8 8-Pin (150-Mil) SOIC 3.3V, Commercial[13] Note: 13. 0°C to +70°C CyClocks is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** Page 4 of 6 CY2081 Package Diagram 8-Lead (150-Mil) SOIC S8 51-85066-A Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** Page 5 of 6 © Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, 2001. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuitry other than circuitry embodied in a Cypress Semiconductor product. Nor does it convey or imply any license under patent or other rights. Cypress Semiconductor does not authorize its products for use as critical components in life-support systems where a malfunction or failure may reasonably be expected to result in significant injury to the user. The inclusion of Cypress Semiconductor products in life-support systems application implies that the manufacturer assumes all risk of such use and in doing so indemnifies Cypress Semiconductor against all charges. CY2081 Document Title: CY2081 Three-PLL General Purpose EPROM-Programmable Clock Generator Document Number: 38-07136 REV. ECN NO. Issue Date Orig. of Change Description of Change ** 110245 10/28/01 SZV Change from Spec number: 38-00463 to 38-07136 Document #: 38-07136 Rev. ** Page 6 of 6


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The MVA Liaison will coordinate USDA leadership across the Department to provide information, resources and support for active duty military and veterans interested in agriculture. The MVA Liaison will also have authority to facilitate formal relationships between USDA and other government agencies and non-profit organizations to strengthen USDA support for veterans.
"Many of America's veterans come from our rural communities, and are often drawn back to the land upon returning to civilian life," said Deputy Secretary Harden. "Veterans are key to building our future generation of farmers, land stewards and conservationists. USDA already has a number of initiatives to help veterans find meaningful work in agriculture upon returning home, but this new position will help coordinate our efforts and make programs easier to navigate. I look forward to Karis' leadership as we continue to support America's heroes."
"Serving as USDA's first Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison is a great honor," said Gutter, who is also attending the Iowa conference. "As a Marine, I know military veterans have unique skills, training and perspective. My job is to make sure military veterans have full access to USDA's resources and services to help them succeed in civilian life."


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Since your first read here at "Everything", you've wondered how can it be that fill-in-the-blank can make this woman go over her !!!!! point quota on a daily basis? How do such small things give her joy? What makes this strange person happy?
I'm guessing there are Others out there who think like me. I'd like to think there are Others. That would somehow make me less crazy!?
I love days without wind.
I love hearing a grandbaby laugh. I am compelled to laugh along with him/her!
I love exclamation points!!!!!!
I love hunting for eggs in the chicken coop. And finding one instead of a snake.
I love the smell of early morning dew.
I love gardens with NO weeds.
I love rain.
I love BB asking me if I'd like a foot rub.
I love long drives where I can listen to my music.
I love finding robin's egg shells under my oak tree.
I love my oak trees.
I love dancing in the kitchen to my music.
I love seeing little heads bobbing up and down my front porch and then hear "MEEMAW!"
OK I could on to infinity. But back to the oak trees…those were another tree I was told would not grown here. Well, yeah I knew that the Live Oaks of my childhood wouldn't grow this far north, but that was OK. I'd just find an oak that would grow here.
So I researched, and looked and researched some more and called local nurseries and they said to try a Burr Oak. A what oak? Never heard of it. But I was willing to be experimental, flexible and keep and an open mind. Burr Oak it was. Oh, they said to be patient. Burr Oaks are slow. Really slow. I heaved a huge sigh for I am NO a patient person. But was reminded that patience is a Fruit of the Spirit.
We plunked that little tree into the ground in front of our rock house. It grew and grew and is still growing now after about 20 years. Every fall I would go out and check for acorns. All I ever found were these little dudes.
They were trying to be acorns but didn't seem to have it in them to go ahead and go for it. I had given our middle son a Burr Oak tree about 10 years ago and they were getting loads of acorns 2 years ago. Why wasn't I?
No theory on that. All I know is that I went outside a couple of days ago and found THREE acorns on the ground. Some sorry little squirrel-butt had already been gnawing on one but the other 2 were perfect!! Joy oh joy, I finally had acorns!!! And mine are huge!! Humongous even!! Not any thing like live oak acorns. Woohoo!! I have hit the Mighty Acorn jackpot!!
And we have a thing around here about acorns. Big Boss appreciates my Oak Tree Appreciation thus used the little fruits from that tree as his "theme", if you will, for his basketball team several years ago. This was a special group of girls. Very special. His theme centered around the little acorn growing into a mighty oak. Ever since, that group of girls has showered us with acorn dishes, acorn books, acorn tree ornaments…all things acornish. And when they graduated from high school, each girl received a tiny silver acorn necklace from us.
"Within you is a great oak. Just be the tree God made you to be."
Max Lucado from his book The Oak Inside the Acorn


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The only way many new drivers can afford to insure their cars is to opt for a telematics, or black box, insurance policy; one FirstCar reader found it cut his premium by a whopping 75%.
Take this route and your insurer will fit a tiny black box to your car that monitors your driving. The box is free, it's hidden out of sight and it'll tell your insurer how fast you're driving, where and when you're on the move, plus how harshly you're braking and cornering.
If you're in a crash, it could even alert the emergency services on your behalf, so they get to the scene more quickly.
What is telematics insurance and what is a black box?
It's not as though there's somebody actually monitoring you as you drive though; it's all done by software, so your driving can be constantly monitored and your premium recalculated on a rolling basis.
It's not just your insurer who can keep tabs though, as most provide a portal through which you can see for yourself how well you've been driving. And because the black box does the same thing as a tracking system, your car can be found more easily if it's stolen. Plus, if you're in a crash, it could even alert the emergency services on your behalf, so they get to the scene more quickly.
Not all telematics policies are the same though, so it's worth shopping around before you put your hand in your pocket. Some have night-time curfews, but many don't, while others have a clause which says that if you move to another insurer after just a year, you could be liable for the cost of the black box. As usual, you must read the small print very carefully before you sign up.
Tom's story
Tom Mason knows all about the value of black boxes; having been voted one of the country's best drivers by his insurer, The Co-operative, which claims his driving has been "nearly flawless".
Says Tom: "When I passed my test a year ago, the insurance premium on my Peugeot 106 was a massive £2700, but I had to pay it if I was to get on the road. Thanks to the black box in my car I've been able to prove to my insurer that I'm a safe driver, and only a year after passing my test, my premium has dropped to just £700 – that's a saving of almost three-quarters. Without the telematics system installed, there's no way my insurer could have slashed over 70% from my premium".
Whereas some drivers change their driving style if they're being monitored, Tom insists that he'd drive just the same without it. He continues: "My dad works for the fire and rescue service and he's told me too many tales of young drivers killed or injured because of bad driving. So while the black box hasn't made a difference to how I drive, it has allowed me to buy insurance cover at a price I can afford".
You'd obviously be daft not to consider opting for a telematics scheme for your own cover, but don't assume it's automatically the best route; some new drivers can still get cheaper cover with a conventional policy.
You must also check the terms and conditions, as some insurers might not like the way you use your car. For example, some policies restrict you to driving between 6am and 11pm; do any night driving and you could find yourself paying a hefty penalty. But get the right policy and you might just find that the telematics option allows you to get on the road – instead of being priced off it.
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Picking a Plumbing Contractor You'll be able to find a plumber online or by speaking with people you know. Keep in touch with your family, friends, or neighbors and see who takes care of their plumbing. It is possible to find a great plumber by calling a contractor or builder. Contractors deal with plumbers on a regular basis, making it possible for them to locate you a great one. You can likewise find an excellent plumber by speaking to your real estate sales person. Your agent will be happy to recommend you to a reliable plumber. You should locate a plumber who is licensed. It is possible to request his license number when you speak to the plumber on the telephone. Before you employ a plumber, request a cost quotation. Many plumbers provide you with a bid or estimate. You may need to meet with the plumber in person to be able to get an estimate. Figure out if the plumber provides some guarantee before you employ him. Many trustworthy plumbers may guarantee their work for a set time period. For example, in the event the plumber makes a blunder and you have a leak or another difficulty, he can come back and fix it for free in the event that you have a guarantee. An excellent plumber may save you money and time, however you will need certainly to check around and talk to several plumbers before you hire somebody. If you compare several plumbers, you'll find the finest specialist for the project. Simply be sure you ask lots of questions.
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You must avoid picking a plumber for fiscal reasons alone when you can manage to spend more. A reliable, seasoned plumber may possibly charge you more, but he will save money and time. After the plumber finishes the work, you ought to have him describe what he did. Find out what the plumbing problem was. You should also make sure he provides you a detailed bill. If you might have any concerns, make sure that you talk to the plumber about them. The best method to discover if a plumber is worthwhile will be to employ him for one project. If you should be happy with his support, you'll be able to consult with him when you want assistance with your plumbing. Remember that if your plumbing contractor is late, disorganized, rude, or slack, you should definitely consider hiring another one.


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The Unitag Cable Label, 40 Pack, 5/8" x 2" Assorted Colors come in white, orange, blue, and yellow colors, and measure 5/8" x 2". The labels on the Unitag are interchangeable and reusable. Either a marking pen or label machine can be used directly on the surface of the Unitag to identify cables. This ultimately saves time when troubleshooting or maintaining networks, as cable bundles are easily organized. The Unitag cable label is also composed of fire retardant material, and American made.
If you're particularly concerned about fire safety around your networking cable, CyberXLink also offers a fire retardant version of the LiteWrap cable tie. The LiteWrap, 10 Pack, Fire Retardant, 1/2" x 12", 1/2" x 8", 1/2" x 6" meet stringent UL ratings for plenum usage, and are made in America. It is composed of polypropylene and nylon, and is also sold in ½" x 6" and ½" x 8" dimensions. These LiteWrap cable ties come in both black and cranberry colors, and are all sold in packs of 10.
CyberXLink also offers the RipWrap cable tie for both indoor and outdoor cable management. The RipWrap, 1 Roll, 1/2" X 30', Many Colors Available is convenient for home theater, security, and telecom applications. Both continuous and perforated rolls are available. The RipWrap cable tie is made in America, and is good for at least 25 re-fastenings. RipWrap cable ties are sold in 1.5" x 75", and ½" x 30' dimensions. We supply them in black, white, green, orange, purple, yellow, and blue colors.


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Mark your diary! The next Ealing tweetup is on Feb 15th… If you live in or around west London and you have not been to an Ealing tweetup then you have certainly missed out. Just take a look at what blogger Neville Hobson said about the last one here.
This Tweetup is supported by 1e – Ealing-based and leaders in green tech and power management tools…
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Hollywood Enviro-Hypocrite of the Week
**Written by Doug Powers
There are always so many to choose from, but this week's distinction goes to the oil tax promoting actor Robert Redford.
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Congrats on winning this week's Golden Goracle, Mr. Redford!
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I'll start I had TT scale trains in the 80's and about a year ago when I got back into model railroading it was a no-brainer to go with TT again. The biggest reasons were childhood memories and the fact that I wouldn't need a warehouse for a decent layout. I considered N scale too small for me. I have mostly German prototypes with a couple of Russian and American protos mixed in. Unfortunately all the forums I have found are in languages I don't speak (google does a decent job of translation but a lot gets lost). I decided I want an English speaking forum and I'll also take my shot at reviving the scale in the US.
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Package Description Char Dham Yatra
10 Days 09 Nights
Book Now! Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Chamoli - Badrinath - Govindham - Hemkund - Joshimath - Auli - Rishikesh
Day 01 Delhi - Haridwar ( 240 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar by pvt.car. On arrival check-into the pre-booked hotel. Evening enjoy Aarti on the banks (Har – Ki Pauri) of Ganges. Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 02 Haridwar - Rudraprayag ( 167 kms / 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight at Rudraprayag
Day 03Rudraprayag -Gaurikund- Kedarnath ( 75 kms / 3 hrs )
Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund.On arrival at Gaurikund and start trek to Kedarnath covering a distance of 14 Kms.
Gaurikund : This spot dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. This pilgrimage site boasts of a natural hot spring. A portion of the tank or kund has been covered to serve as the bathing place for ladies.This is the place where Goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva. It is the base for a trek to Kedarnath. Overnight stay in Kedarnath. On arrival visit the Shrine and check-into the hotel. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Day 04 Kedarnath - Chamoli ( 142 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast trek back to Gaurikund to pick up your car then drive to Chamoli. Overnight at Chamoli
Day 05 Gorakhpur – Kushinagar
Morning after breakfast drive to Badrinath covering a distance of 98 Kms/ 03 Hrs. On arrival check-into the hotel. After fresh-up visit the Badrinath Shrine one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots. Overnight at Badrinath
Day 06 In Badrinath
Morning after breakfast spend the day at leisure. Overnight at Badrinath
Day 07 Badrinath – Joshimath ( 56 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath via Govindghat. Govindghat , a town in Chamoli district , Uttarakhand, India , it is the roadhead and the starting point for trekking to Shri Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. Upon arrival check in to your pre booked hotel in Joshimath. Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the Badrinath to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. Overnight hotel
Day 08 Joshimath - Rishikesh (264 Kms/08 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check-into the hotel. Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 09 In Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast day free to relax at Rishikesh. Morning visit Laxmun Jhula & visit different Temples in Rishikesh. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.
Day 10 Rishikesh - Delhi (230 Kms/06 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi.


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I've taken to staring at my face in the mirror each night.
After I've gently washed it.
After I've patted it dry and
brushed my wet bangs off to one side
I stare.
At first, I did so halfway
as if off handedly catching my reflection in a storefront.
Unintentional. Removed.
But then something would snag my attention.
A stray hair.
A rising blemish.
And my eyes would focus.
Now, I stare.
I stare into all the people I've been.
The truths I've faced.
The lies I've hidden.
The other night my finger lightly traced the wrinkle formed when
I cried for three days straight.
My face is a rusted canyon, I think.
I marvel at how it's all right there:
This face is a story
a song
a place
You don't have to cut me down to
Observe my rings.
The years of abundance and of
All are there.
Slowly, I trace my brow
my cheek
my jaw.
I sigh at what I've seen
How life has been turned
over and under and into
my face
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Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Split? 'They Were On Different Life Paths' — Report
Trouble in paradise? Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have apparently called it quits, according to a new report, Nov. 23! Their wants and needs were reportedly completely different, and Orlando supposedly ended the relationship after Halloween. Get the alleged split details here.
Katy Perry, 32, and Orlando Bloom, 39, are done, according to In Touch. "Not long after Halloween, Orlando confessed to pals that he'd decided to end their relationship," an alleged source told the mag. "He claimed that he's just not ready to get married and have babies." WOW.
While this is just a report, there has been rumblings about Katy wanting a family asap, but nothing has been confirmed by the couple. However, another source claimed it was Katy who pulled the plug on their relationship. "She said they were on different life paths and as much as she likes him, it's time to move on," the insider said. Hmm… something isn't adding up here.
This shocking report comes after Katy apparently hinted at her 32nd birthday bash, Oct. 29, that she and Orlando were having discussions of starting a family, according to Star. The singer was allegedly pushing for a baby, telling people she may be pregnant by 2017! So, if this breakup report is true, could it actually make sense?
Katy Perry — Sexiest Looks From 2016
Well, we may need to pump the breaks on all of the split and baby rushing speculation, because these two could just be hitting a minor rough patch. Like we EXCLUSIVELY told you guys, Katy and Orlando were bickering over what to do for the holidays, so much, to the point where they could end up spending the special days apart. Hopefully they were just heated in the moment, and it'll pass. We mean, the holidays can be stressful for a lot of people. Not to mention, the singer was forced to cancel an appearance in China, Nov. 11, due to a "family emergency." Could there really be trouble in paradise? Fingers crossed these two are A-ok!
Katy and Orlando seemed to be the definition of couple's goals before all of these sad split reports. They celebrated Katy's birthday in style [Oct. 29] dressing to fit the part of her sock-hop themed bash. The couple even rung in Halloween as Bill, 70, and Hillary Clinton, 69, and they totally looked the part! So, we're hoping these two are going strong!
HollywoodLifers, do you think Katy and Orlando's relationship is seriously in trouble? Tell us below!


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Saya Thetgyi: a talk by Patrick Given-Wilson (Video Streaming and Download)
"When Saya Thet was born and growing up few would have dreamt that this small boy from a poor, rural village—who had little education and knew a little Pali—would become the first householder teacher in this tradition since the time of the Buddha."
In this video, Patrick Given-Wilson explores the life of Saya Theygyi who became a critical link between the monk Ven. Ledi Sayadaw and Sayagyi U Ba Khin in helping to establish a tradition of vipassana householder teachers.
View the other talks in this series by Patrick Given-Wilson, Ven. Ledi Sayadaw, Ven. Webu Sayadaw and Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
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- Publication Date: 2018
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Our Concorde hangar lights grace the Exhibition Road outlet of expanding food and wine business Fernandez & Wells.
Salvaged from the former Concorde hangars at Heathrow these magnificent Holophane pendant lights sold out in record time.
It's heartening to see that they live on in fitting surroundings, illuminating excellent food and wines as they once illuminated iconic engineering and design.
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Tips for Buying Your First Piece of Land
If you are considering buying land to build a home, to build a new business, or just for investment make sure that you do your homework before investing.. Land has a reputation of appreciating as years pass so investing in land is almost always a profitable venture. There is one main factor that will affect how much and at what rate your land investment will appreciate over the years and that is the rate of development around the area where your land is located.
Land is one of the most sought after assets in the world and is also a sound investment. Buying land can be a little tricky so you need to know what you are doing before investing. There are many things that you need to watch out for and many issues you will have to deal with.
One of the most important details in making sure that the land you are considering investing in is a good deal is its location. To make your search easier and clearer when looking for land to buy you should know what you are going to use it for. You should look to see what connections are available, council rates, access to services etc.
You also need to check out the surface and topography features because you do not want to invest in lowlands and wetlands because they are hard to build on. You also want to make sure that the terrain is not too rough. If you are going to invest in land to rent to farmers or use it for agricultural purposes you should get the soil quality and type checked. If you are going to build a house there you need to look closely at the land and try to imagine the type of landscape you could have.
Another important issue you will need to deal with is making sure that there are no legal problems associated with the land and that there is a clean land title. Make sure the legal papers are authentic and hire a conveyancer Traralgon to take care of all the legal aspects of purchasing land.
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SARAH ROBERTS at our Barnsley branch!
Sarah has played a pivotal role in placing 80 temps at Aldi Goldthorpe so far, a fantastic achievement, having only been in the business since December 2014. She has shown dedication and commitment to her role at Baxter Personnel! We would like to thank you Sarah for your continuous hard work!
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Have you ever thought that it is possible to make an air freshener with your hands and you need not buy it in a store? Moreover, DIY home deodorizer will be absolutely harmless, with a wonderful smell and can be used as a decoration in your interior. Do you find it interesting? Then study the instructions how to make different types of DIY air fresheners.
Citrus Air Freshener – Perfect for a Kitchen
You can make different kinds of air fresheners with citrus scent. Let's detail the most common of them.
You will need the following ingredients:
- citrus (orange, lime, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit),
- water,
- pure alcohol,
- containers for the freshener (a spray bottle).
Step-by-step guide
- Rind the citrus. Put the peel into a glass jar, fill the jar with alcohol (about
0.5 l), cover it and infuse it for 2–3 days.
- Then pour the tincture of citrus rinds into the spray bottle, add water to the brim.
- You need water for this kind of homemade air freshener to loosen the smell of alcohol. Citrus flavor can be enhanced with a few drops of essential oil (3–5 drops) of citrus. As decoration, you can put into the bottle sliced grapefruit, lemon or orange rinds.
- After you add all ingredients, you need to shake the bottle and to mix its contents well. Then and can safely use the get freshener.
Also, remember that the scent of citrus lifts your spirit and strengthens the immune system.
When there are no citrus fruits, you can replace them with citrus essential oils. You should add few drops (10–15) of essential oil of your favorite citrus scent into the water, and then add a little alcohol (you can use vinegar instead). Alcohol helps to mix oil with water.
Also let's know how to make homemade soap and homemade natural shampoo.
Another type of DIY deodorizer is a citrus-floral air freshener
A pair of oranges and 30–40 flowers of dried cloves will be enough to make an excellent homemade natural freshener. Cloves are divided into two equal piles (each will be used for its orange). Then stick cloves into the oranges. You will get two eco-friendly and safe-health orange-flower 'hedgehogs' that will please you with a nice citrus-clove aroma clove for 12–15 days.
Other kitchen fresheners
The kitchen freshener is a very useful thing because the smell of cooking food and some products are very persistent and not always pleasant.
Many housewives use coffee beans and cinnamon sticks. To get rid of the smell, you should put coffee beans or cinnamon on a hot skillet and soon unpleasant odors will disappear from your kitchen. You can use dried orange zest the same way.
Freshly brewed coffee is a great freshener, as well. Put two teaspoons of coffee in a small bag, tie it tight, and hang somewhere in the kitchen.
Some people complain of an unpleasant odor that is felt when you open the refrigerator door. You can get rid of it with lemon slices sprinkled with baking soda and put in different parts of the fridge. In addition, you can put a glass of water with soda into the refrigerator. After a while, bad odors from the refrigerator will no longer bother you.
DIY Gelatin Air Freshener for Your Living Room
To make it, you need:
- a beautiful glass cup or a small ice-cream bowl,
- a glass of water,
- one or more types of essential oils, which flavor you like (for example, the essential oil of fir, eucalyptus or tea tree),
- gelatin,
- glycerin,
- cinnamon,
- food dyes, as well as decorative elements (small shells or stones, dried flowers or pieces of fruit) – for decoration.
Step-by-step guide
- Put a bowl on fire, pour a glass of hot water and add 2 tbsp. of gelatin, and simmer it stirring till complete dissolution.
- To the dissolved gelatin, add a pinch of cinnamon, which promotes a good mood, then 1–1.5 teaspoons of glycerol (the water will not evaporate too quickly), 2–5 drops of essential oils and pain the got mixture with a dye. As the dye, you can use instant coffee or lemon juice.
- Now you can pour almost ready freshener into the molds – do not forget to put decorative elements first.
This kind of DIY home deodorizer will set for about 2–2.5 hours. Within two weeks, it will aromatize your home. If there will be a crust on the top of you freshener brush the surface with essential oil or glycerin. Gelatin air freshener can fill your home with a unique flavor, serve as an original decoration of your room, as well as help to cure bronchitis in children. This type of a homemade air freshener is perfectly suitable for the living room.
Another type of popular air fresheners for a living room is aroma sticks
To prepare this air freshener, you need the following ingredients:
- beautiful container (jars),
- wooden sticks (skewers),
- essential oils,
- water.
Step-by-step guide
- Fill the jar with water.
- Add 15–20 drops of oil for aroma.
- Drop a 4–5 sticks into the jar.
- After an hour, sticks will saturate with aroma and start to emit a pleasant smell.
- In a few weeks, you can change water and oil.
Oil Air Freshener for a Bathroom
This natural deodorizer recipe includes the following ingredients:
- baby oil (150–200 grams),
- container (vase or bottle) with a wide neck, where you will make your air freshener,
- two tablespoons of vodka (alcohol),
- wooden sticks,
- 4–5 drops of essential oils (lavender, rosemary, lemon).
Step-by-step guide
- Take a bottle with a wide neck, pour baby oil, and add vodka, which dilutes the oil and let it quickly climb the sticks. Stir the mixture and add few drops of the chosen essential oil.
- Put wooden sticks into the bottle and leave them for 3–3.5 hours. Then turn them to another side so that the saturated part of the sticks comes to the air. From time to time, turn the sticks again. The intensity of flavor depends on the number of sticks.
This smell is spread over the room until the oil is dry (about three weeks). To enhance the flavor, you should add more essential oil. If the room is small, you can use the container without a wide neck, what will be enough for 1–2 wooden sticks. This DIY home deodorizer is perfect for bathrooms.
Air Freshener for a Lavatory
It's very easy to make homemade air freshener for your restroom. You do not need to mix anything. All what you need is a roll of toilet tissue.
- Choose essential oil that you like most. The only thing to remember, avoid too pronounced, rich smells. Usually, restrooms are not too large. And strong smells can be annoying.
- To make sure that the smell is suitable, test it. Put two drops of the oil on paper. Put it away for a while in the lavatory. If the smell is good enough, you can use it for the entire roll of toilet tissue.
- On the inner side of the roll put 1–2 drops of essential oil. Let the oil be absorbed, and then put the roll of your toilet tissue back onto the holder. You can drip 1–2 drops on the layer of the paper.
If you do not like the smell, you can always change a roll to another. And there is an opportunity to experiment with smells.
How to Choose an Essential Oil for Your Freshener
You should choose essential oils for homemade air fresheners according to your taste. Citrus, lavender, geranium (just do not overdo, it has a very persistent and strong smell), rosemary, and pine essential oils is the safe choice. The choice is great. The cost of these essential oils is not very high. Another advantage is the healing properties of essential oils. Therefore, you can choose the oil that will help you to cope with the illness.
Here are some oils that you can use in natural home deodorizers.
- Essential oils of lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, tangerine are good for kitchen and bathroom air fresheners.
- Essential oils of bergamot, pine, and tea tree clean the air of harmful bacteria.
- Essential oils of geranium, clove, basil, and mint help to combat insects.
- To create a romantic atmosphere you can use essential oils of patchouli, ylang-ylang, rose, and sandalwood.
Natural air fresheners have many advantages:
- The cost of homemade air freshener is much lower than that of the bought in a store.
- You may be sure in natural character of the used ingredients.
- You can experiment with flavors and find your unique aroma.
The first thing that we feel coming into the house is its smell. Air freshener, made with your hands, will give your house a unique flavor. You will be sure to use natural components. In addition, you will spend a minimum of time and money.
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Shannon Sullivan showcases her love for all things beauty, style and living a healthy lifestyle with positivity and an infectious, can-do mentality. Her YouTube videos specialize in beauty and lifestyle, travel adventures and healthy living tips, combining her seven years of beauty industry experience and training along with coaching clients one-on-one as a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Her down-to-earth outlook inspires confidence and a sense of ease in establishing healthy lifestyle habits and new beauty finds! Shannon lives in sunny Florida with her husband, Matt, and Maltese, Mickey.
What made you want to start your YouTube channel?
I was working for a cosmetic company when I started my channel and I wanted to create my own personal outlet to share my love for beauty and skincare without the pressure of hitting sales goals or feeling limited by only being able to talk about certain brands. The first video I filmed for my channel was a Minnie Mouse Halloween makeup tutorial in October of 2010. Since then my channel has evolved into a place where I share a collection of all of my passions within beauty, health, and lifestyle!
How did you decide what types of videos you will make?
Since I was already working in the beauty industry, I started with makeup tutorials and product reviews. Talking about these types of things came naturally for me because they were (and still are) one of my biggest passions!
How can YouTubers find tags that will reach more audiences?
Honestly, I feel like I still struggle with tagging. I think this is an area that is always changing but the way I tag my videos is by thinking about what I would search for if I were looking for the type of content I'm uploading. "How to" and "Top Tips" are always searchable terms to use, too!
What are ways to make a YouTube channel look professional?
Consistent branding! I've gone back and forth with branding myself but consistency is always best! I also love using Playlists for organizing specific content into topics on my channel.
What are some common mistakes YouTubers should avoid?
Overthinking content...I am definitely guilty of this! I think the best content comes out of doing something you love yourself and truly want to create and share. Stay authentic to who you are and create videos around the things you love!
What tips do you have for promoting YouTube videos?
Don't be afraid to talk about your videos on other social media platforms. Whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Insta stories or my Instagram feed, I'll talk about my videos everywhere I can!
What advice do you have for young women who create videos on YouTube?
As cliche as it is...be authentic, stay consistent, and most of all have fun! Talk about things that excite you because there's an audience for everything!
Favorite camera to film with: Actually, my iPhone 7 because I always have it with me and the stabilization is amazing! But, I think lenses matter more than the camera itself. Most of my videos are filmed with either a Canon 50mm f1.4 lens or Sigma 17-70mm.
Favorite video editing software: Final Cut Pro X
Favorite GirlBoss: I've always loved Lauren Conrad because she's stayed consistent over the years, even as she's expanded her line her branding is always on point and she's true to her values and style.
Favorite software for making channel art: PicMonkey! It's super easy to use and has some of the same tools as Photoshop.
Favorite video you have made: Hmmm that's tough but I think it'd have to be my most recent morning routine just because my dog steals the spotlight haha
Vlog Channel: https://www.youtube.com/sullivlogs
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by Jada Tam Creator of Medicine Kid
Harmony 6 The Process
At the end of the day or the end of our road there will be a reflective moment when we ask ourselves, how did we accomplish what we set out to do? As a yoga teacher and practitioner of 16 years I have seen and studied the ego mind and the nature of challenge, surrender and patience in our practice, in our physical feats and also in the very effort of learning a yoga asana or posture. The process will always look like the product.
For instance, If we race to 'get' our headstand, one of the king postures or inversions practiced in the asana form of yoga, we can often miss out on the storyline and the rich energetic material that makes up the art of achieving this challenge in its fullest expression. When we choose to consciously and eagerly engage in the process of a task or even a responsibility, our mindful efforts will always reflect our destination. The journey remains to be the best part.
Lets pull back, slow down and avoid getting too ahead of ourselves. Less will always be more. In doing so we can experience and witness the magic of the moment, discover the opportunity that lies within the obstacle and harmoniously restore, reinforce and embrace the reward.
As my beloved husband Alvin Tam will often remind me,
"The way we do anything is the way we do everything."
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CBAid in Israel and Palestine
Jerusalem, 6th of May 2018 – CBA's International Program Development Adviser, Elvis Džafić, visited the "Aida" refugee camp in Bethlehem, Palestine, where he met with representatives of local organizations working inside the camp, providing support to the Palestinian refugees.
It is important to note that "Aida camp was established in 1950, on the land UNRWA leased from the government of Jordan. The camp is located between the municipalities of Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Jerusalem. It is partially surrounded by the West Bank Barrier and is near to Har Homa and Gilo, two large Israeli settlements that are illegal under international law. These factors, along with the constant military presence and the camps' proximity to the main checkpoint between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, have made the camp vulnerable to a number of protection concerns.
After the Oslo Accords, the majority of Aida camp fell under Palestinian control (Area A), while some of its periphery (such as the main road running alongside the Barrier) fell under Israeli control (Area C). As a result of the Barrier and its associated regime, residents now have limited access to job opportunities in Israel and East Jerusalem.
The Barrier has also isolated Aida camp from the surrounding recreational area that was once available to the residents. Residents have responded by organizing a recreational space on the border of the camp, including a playground, a garden and a soccer field.
Aida camp covers a small area of 0.71 square kilometers that has not grown significantly with the refugee population. As such, it faces severe overcrowding problems. Poor personal safety and access (due to the camp's proximity to the West Bank Barrier) and poor infrastructure are also cited by the camp residents as among the most urgent challenges they face." (taken from UNRWA web page)
Elvis Džafić noted that CBA is willing to continue cooperation with local humanitarian and development organizations currently active in Aida camp and outside of it, raise awareness among western Balkan countries about the Israel-Palestine situation and promote peace and reconciliation activities.
With the support of partners, and in cooperation with other international and local organizations active in Aida camp, CBA is planning a new program that would provide the opportunity for people in western Balkan countries to visit the near East and become part of activities within Aida camp and in other parts of Palestine and Israel.
If you wish to support Croatian Baptist Aid, send your donation to:
Account Name: RUKE NADE (this is Croatian registered name for CBA and means Hands of Hope)
Address : Radiceva 30, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Bank name: Privredna banka Zagreb
Bank address: Radnicka cesta 50, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Bank account / IBAN: HR3823400091110817743
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Each year Cornerstone intentionally invests tens of thousands of dollars into worldwide missions. God has enabled us to support 11 missionaries in 6 countries, on 5 continents. We partner with these servants by praying for, encouraging, financially supporting and even visiting them around the world.
Christ came into the world to rescue humanity. Then He built His Church to continue the rescue mission. Christ empowers every one of his followers to "go and make disciples." In that sense, Cornerstone has hundreds of missionaries here in the greater Prescott area.
In short, we are committed to intentionally investing our lives, our fortunes and our efforts in joining God's rescue mission–around the world and here at home. This isn't an afterthought. It's our purpose on earth. And as such, it's one of our defining "Four Corners" at Cornerstone: Rescue. In 2014, Cornerstone entered into an association with Church on the Rock and the Sara Rose Foundation of Kitwe, Zambia.
For a list of supported individuals and families serving throughout the world please contact us.
2019 Zambia Mission Trip
The 2019 Zambia Team will be leaving for Zambia on July 13 and return on July 30. If you would like to subscribe to the blog posts that will keep you updated on the progress of the trip, you can do so by clicking HERE. Thanks.