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Image Protect Signs Brand Protection Deal with Social Media Celebrity, Mia Khalifa
SAN CLEMENTE, CA–(Marketwired – Nov 20, 2017) – Image Protect Inc. (OTC PINK: IMTL) (imageprotect.com) (the "Company"), is excited to announce it has been contracted by Mia Khalifa, a rising media entrepreneur and social media celebrity, and Ms. Khalifa's representation, to actively monitor and defend Ms. Khalifa's online and social media presence against illicit attempts to infringe upon or defame her.
Image Protect is currently working to monitor, identify and remove any malicious online imagery on Ms. Khalifa's behalf. Management believes that this may represent a burgeoning market with enormous long-term potential.
With a rapidly growing base of over 3.8 million Instagram followers, Ms. Khalifa is also now the co-host of a brand new Complex News Sports Talk Show titled "Out of Bounds" (http://www.complex.com/tag/out-of-bounds-show). Hence, she is proactively engaged with the paramount importance of protecting her online identity and social media image from illicit infringement and/or defamation — a growing need for many celebrities who increasingly stake their livelihoods online and on social media platforms.
Lawrence Adams, CEO of Image Protect, commented, "We're very excited to be entering this new celebrity-driven phase and honored to have been chosen by Ms. Khalifa's management team to help protect her rapidly growing online presence. This further validates the depth and scope of our core tech."
The contract represents a watershed moment for Image Protect. The Company has been actively transitioning from an exclusive focus on the professional photography market toward an expanded focus that includes the dynamic, fast-growing social media market. Management believes this better leverages the tremendous capability of the Company's world-class image recognition technology (an algorithmic system that swiftly identifies instances of illegitimate use of any online image) as it represents a push into a higher-margin segment of the market: each celebrity-focused image infringement case carries a larger recovery fee structure due to its widely distributed nature.
According to a recent Harvard Business School study, the economic value of celebrity status is the ultimate market under consideration when dealing with factors that impact a celebrity's brand identity. That study suggests infringement and/or defamation through illicit online activity represents a global market well into the billions of dollars on an annual global basis.
Mr. Adams continues, "We believe this contract with Ms. Khalifa can serve as both a model and a stepping stone toward rapid adoption by other celebrities facing similar challenges and opportunities. This has the potential to be a major opportunity for the company moving forward."
About Image Protect
Image Protect protects and monetizes creative works. By uniting technology with a team of copyright experts, we ensure that content providers preserve the value of their digital assets. Our unique web application monitors the global Internet to seek and collect evidence for illegally used visual content. Then our legal partners across North America, Europe, and Asia ensure our clients receive appropriate compensation for work used without valid license.
Safe Harbor Provision
Cautionary statement for purposes of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Information in this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the execution and performance of contracts by the Company and its customers, suppliers and partners. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Contact for this release:
Image Protect
Lawrence Adams

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Introduction: Smartphone/small Tablet Airplane Holder
Through travelling by plane, I came across the difficulty of holding your smartphone while you want to enjoy your favourite Japanese anime episode :) You could hold it by hand but it gets tiring quite fast; I am sure most will agree! So I came up with this simple holder to 'hang' it from the tray table's locking mechanism found on most planes.
I have also entered this in the 3D Printing Contest 2016 (https://www.instructables.com/contest/3dprinting2016/), so if you've liked the idea then you could consider voting for it :))
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Step 1: 3D Printing All the Necessary Parts
The first bit of work that should be done is of course printing everything that will be needed to assemble this. Note that everything fits together straight after 3D printing! No extra materials or fabrication is needed, apart from a small piece of string (I found that thick fishing line works really well but I will leave this down to your creativity!)
This smartphone base can be used best if printed using flexible rubber-like material. This will ensure that:
- the parts fit together easily
- the base does not break (e.g when carried in your rucksack)
- protect the smartphone from scratches etc.
In total you will be printing:
- x1 main plate
- x2 female supports
- x2 male supports (fit into the female supports)
Step 2: Assembly Time
Now that everything is printed just put the pieces together. You will find square and circular holes on the main plate where the female supports can be fitted. Subsequently fit the male support into the female ones; therefore now the supports are extendable allowing freedom of adjustment to accommodate the various types of plane seat trays.
As a last step you will need to attach a small string in the 2 holes of the plate to create a small loop; this loop will be used to 'hang' the base from the tray's locking mechanism.
Step 3: Can Be Used in Both Open and Closed Tray Positions
Anyone can have a preference of watching something on their phone when the tray is either folded or open. Because the back supports can be extended and the base hangs from the lock of the tray, it can be used equally well in both cases!
Step 4: STL Files: Updated Version
The STL files I am providing feature a slightly modified version of this base. In particular the updates include:
- a slimmer design using less material and a sleeker look
- longer back supports for additional flexibility
- an adjustable 2-position square slot for additional control over fixing the base on the tray
The last point means that the base can now be also used as a tabletop rest for your smartphone in addition to hanging in on you front seat.
Hopefully this will now make your flights more enjoyable! :)
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Perfect idea! I will definitely have a go! Thanks and good luck!
This is such a great idea! So many flights I have needed this on!
thanks troy! :)


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Security companies in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC frequently seek professional security guards to work retail locations. At retail locations, a professional security guard is hired to protect merchandise and maintain the peace and order allowing customers to have a positive shopping experience. Retail security guards often include escorting customers and employees to their vehicles in their list of duties in addition to standing guard and patrolling the sales floor. When on duty, a security guard must stand erect maintaining positive posture that conveys authority. Guards must be neat in appearance and communicate in a manner that is firm and polite. That persona must be maintained at all times. Here are a few tips that a security guard should keep in mind when working as a security guard.
Look like a professional guard who cares about the job
When arriving to the retail site a security guard must be properly dressed with all pendants, name tags and security labels visible. Every part of the uniform exists for a reason. These uniform accessories convey authority. Uniform shirts should be clean, pressed and correctly tucked in. Shoes should be a style appropriate to the environment of the store and be shined to the point that they have a visibly reflective finish. Some choose to wear patent leather shoes to save the time needed to shine shoes. While on duty, stand tall with your head up and eyes forward. Look alert and aware at all times. Your posture and appearance should be sharp to the point that they convey that you are a security guard who is about your business. Nothing short of that is acceptable. Guards should keep their hands down to the side, to the front or behind their back but never in their pockets. You want to always be ready for anything that happens so in this case keep your hands active but out of your pockets.
Security guards should use communication skills and common sense
Communicating and using common sense has always been a key component in being an excellent retail security guard. While in a retail environment the guard must be able to communicate with the employees of the retail store in addition to customers. Professional security guards use employees as a resource for loss prevention. On some occasions guards can direct employees to certain areas to use a customer service approach to deter individuals who are behaving in a suspicious manner but have not been seen stealing merchandise. One should also be able to communicate with the customers. Customers often ask guards questions about merchandise, restrooms or other store information. Security guards should not engage in lengthy conversations with customers nor should they become overly involved with helping customers locates items within the store. Guards must be able to refer the customer to the appropriate store employee while making the customer feel welcome in the store. A firm, polite demeanor must be maintained to make customers feel comfortable. This same demeanor deters would be criminals from underestimating your commitment to professionalism.
Lead in challenging times
The ability to lead and follow also plays a significant part in the development of becoming an excellent retail security guard. In most cases the security personal is expected to work as a team with the retail store which means in certain scenarios this guard must know when to take charge of a situation. When incidents occur guards must reflect on their training, law and understanding of the post orders for the site to take charge and make the right decision. A security guard works and trains for years to be prepared for that one incident that seldom occurs. When that rare incident occurs, the guard must be ready to lead.


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The Texas Airgun Show was held this year at the Arlington Sportsman's Club in Mansfield, Texas the last weekend of August. Although the weather left something more to be desired, there was a decent turnout. If you've never been, imagine a medium-sized gun show were every gun displayed for sale is an airgun in some form or fashion along with a wide variety of ammunition and accessories. In fact, no firearms are even allowed at this event. This was my third time to this annual event and this time I took my son Jackson so he could experience some of the fun I have experienced at the show over the years.
Every year I see Airforce Airguns at this show and this year they were under a large tent outside as the inside area couldn't contain all of their products. The Airforce Texan model airgun is one I have written about many times both on this blog and in the Texas Fish & Game magazine as well as spoke about on The Best of The Outdoors podcast I host for TF&G. I have had some sponsored shooters from Airforce Airguns on the show in the past such as Rick Ward (The Urban Airgunner) and Eric Henderson (Adventures Afield). I own a .45 caliber version of this fantastically powerful single shot air rifle and this line of guns also comes in .308 and .357 calibers. The Airforce Texan SS is the new integrally suppressed version of the Texan and it was all the rage at SHOT Show this past January. The Condor, Escape, TalonP and other airguns Airforce makes are hard to beat in the accuracy, range and overall performance categories. Check them out at www.airforceairguns.com.
The second thing I ran into at this show was Sig Sauer airguns. This was their first time to exhibit at this show. They had two different rifles and two different pistols on display at the gun range outside. Jackson and I shot the Sig MCX ASP Red Dot CO2 powered pellet rifle and the Sig P226 CO2 powered pellet pistol and were immediately impressed with both airguns. The overall weight and feel of all of the various Sig airguns is directly proportionate to the corresponding firearm. This gives you real world training at a fraction of the cost.
We decided on the Sig P226 as my son was comfortable shooting it and it will be a great tool to reinforce the basics of safety and shooting fundamentals as we practice in our back yard archery and airgun range. We also picked up 500 pellets and five CO2 cartridges before we left from Sig so we were ready to start shooting this great gun when we got home. Check these guys out at https://www.sigsauer.com/store/airguns.html.
Umarex was also exhibiting at the gun ranges and had some really cool new products. I got to shoot the new MP-40 BB gun which is based off of the German World War II MP-40. This was a very fun gun to shoot for many reasons. I happen to be a World War II history buff of sorts and getting to shoot a historical replica like that was an absolute blast.
They also have a new item called the Boom! Big Blast Target Caps. Basically you charge up a standard two liter soda bottle or certain water bottles using the bottle caps that come in this kit and you get a big blow up when your pellet, bullet or arrow penetrates the bottle. I picked up two of these packages as I can see a lot of fun with both my father and his grandson at his ranch the next time we shoot together. Check this out at numerous airgun online retailers or at http://www.bigblastcaps.com.
This company also had a variety of both air powered pistols and revolvers on display. I own an Umarex full size revolver and enjoy shooting it immensely. The nice thing with these kind of airguns, as I mentioned before, is that they allow you to practice using CO2 cartridges and pellets or BBs and end up being far cheaper to shoot than the firearm equivalent while still give you the "real feel" of an actual firearm. Check out their full line of airguns at www.umarex.com.
While at this show I also met James Sellers, president of Sellmark Corporation. This company is based in the Mansfield area near where the show was held. They are the makers of Sightmark, 12 Survivors, Pulsar, Firefield and other outdoor brands. I own a Sightmark Core HX series scope which I wrote about here in a past review. The thing I like the most about their products is that they are made right here in the great state of Texas. James was great to visit with in person and I really enjoyed our conversation. Sellmark supports the Texas Hog Hunters Association and I also got to meet Scott Dover, founder and president of THHA along with his wife at this show. I support the THHA and their vision and goals and recommend our readers check them out here.
Aside from these awesome companies, Airgun Depot was one of the main sponsors of this event and had several items on display. If you are looking for accessories for your airguns, and there are many of them out there, they are a good company to check out at www.airgundepot.com. I got to have dinner with the folks from this company as well as the Eric and Chad from Iraqveteran8888, one of the most popular gun channels on YouTube.
One thing that is certain is that airguns are starting to carry their own weight in a big way. Never before has one seen so many companies entering this arena and that, my friends, is exciting to say the least. Overall, this was an incredible event as it is every year. Thanks for watching, reading and listening and have an awesome day in the outdoors!
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Jony Ive says one of the best things ever about design in this video.
– I think one of the things that you get a sense of, is the degree of care. How much did this group of people care to make this and make it right? And they didn't just do it for themselves, it's in service for the people that are gonna use and buy the product.
– Part of the human condition is that we sense care. Sometimes it's easier to realize that you sense carelessness.
This is brilliant and it explains a lot about why some of us react strongly to bad design. When you work with graphic design you meet all kinds of reactions to design. We meet people that say that they "don't want any design" on their website or print work, like if it would be possible to not have any design on something? Even if you write some words with a pen on a paper, it gives a visual impression and tells us something about the person who wrote it and the situation.
I find it offending when some companies have bad design on their websites or print work and the reason is what Jony Ive said: I sense their carelessness.
Of course, even if you care, you might don't have the resources to show how much you care, but even if you don't have the money to hire for example, eh, Jony Ive, you can still care enough to show style on the level you're operating from. Some companies manage to show a lot of care in how they design small things in non expensive ways.
Other companies have buck loads of money and should be able to show how much they care about their customers, but they still don't get it. In stead they show other things, like how smart they are or that they have managed to add yet another feature to a product that never has and never will be designed in a way that makes people feel that they care about their customers.
One problem is that I think some people think of bad design as caring, because they believe that good design is expensive and therefor, they think that a company that cares about their customers, should never ever use good design, because if they do, they spend their money in useless luxury. Which is a paradox.
Then we get to the next thing about design: it goes hand in hand with function. The best design is so well thought out that you don't think much about it when you use it. It just works and it makes your life easier.
When a company don't care to create good design it might show that they don't spend their money on the luxury of design, but what in fact happens is often, possibly always, that their website is difficult to use, people get mad because they can't figure out how the company's products work or they simply don't work… and over all what comes out from that kind of companies is not crisp and clear. Sometimes you can't even understand what it's all about because of bad design.
Design is a lot like choosing the words you use to express something. If you care about your message, then you should also care about the words you choose. You sense carelessness even more when someone combines bad design with bad language or misspelled words. It's all part of the visual signals that we pick up in order to understand how to evaluate everything we get exposed to.
Now I have to read the book about Jony Ive that I have bought, but not yet found the time to read…


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There are many issues with the random and arbitrary assignments of ATRs. Across the city the Fariña administration is continuing the Bloomberg/Klein inefficient method of assigning experienced middle school teachers to elementary positions and vice versa.
It is not uncommon for a teacher who has been teaching 8th grade for 15 years to be placed as a pre-k teacher for a week while a kindergarten teacher is placed as an 8th grade teacher.
ATR Francesco Portelos requested the method used to assign these experienced educators to these temporary positions as well as the assignment of field supervisors through FOIL.
See request followed by response.
From: "Francesco Portelos"
Date: Jan 9, 2015 7:38 AM
Subject: FOIL ATR Assignment Protocol
To: "Baranello Joseph" , "FOIL" , "Way Amy" , "Amy Arundell"
Dear Mr. Baranello,
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, please send me copies by Email of the following records:
1. The protocol and/or method used to assign a non permanently placed employee on rotation. (ATRs including social workers, counselors.)
2. The protocol and/or method used to assign a field supervisor to an employee on rotation in the Absent Teacher Reserve pool.
I believe the Offices of Amy Way and Min Choi have that information.
I would appreciate a response within five business days of receipt as required by law.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Francesco A. Portelos
Educator – mrportelos.com
UFT Solidarity Caucus
Don't Tread on Educators
There are some ATRs who are harassed by their field supervisors and are seen every week and others who have seen none in years. In another recent FOIL response we found there are 32 supervisors for approximately 1,800 ATRs.
The same FOIL request asked for the list of ATRs supervised by a specific field supervisor named above. Apparently that changes day to day and is arbitrary as well.
Lastly, ATR Francesco Portelos found himself rated unsatisfactory twice in just the first nine days of the 2014-2015 school year. Read Unsatisfactory Teacher. Assuming there was some planning between the principal and supervisor, who were both involved in the synchronized gotcha observations, he requested their emails with his name mentioned.
The response was the following indicating that they can be withheld because attorneys were involved in the communication.
Either way you cut it, the ATR situation is mishandled by the DOE. The UFT is also not doing enough and actually creating obstacles to ATRs for organizing. ATR Alliance is closely following a story where an ATR was allegedly fired missing two of ten interviews. Apparently the ATR was not aware they were scheduled.


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- Published: Thursday, July 09, 2015 02:18 PM
SPRINGFIELD –A commission tasked with reviewing Springfield's 10th Street Rail Corridor project, increase transparency and ensure accountability over minority hiring received final approval from state lawmakers Thursday.
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) spearheaded this effort along with the Faith Coalition for the Common Good.
Manar and Scherer credited citizen participation for the legislation. The concept began with a suggestion that was made at a town hall meeting last year on the east side of Springfield.
"We have a responsibility to ensure that the workers and businesses benefiting from this project represent the neighborhoods impacted by the construction. This commission will be a public, centralized group that reviews and reports if existing state and federal minority participation goals are met," Manar said.
"Local workers need opportunities for local employment, and there needs to be a light shined on the process to make sure this happens," Scherer said. "I appreciate the hard work and collaboration of so many local leaders, including the Faith Coalition and NAACP, who were instrumental in this proposal and behind the goal of insisting on transparency and accountability as high speed rail is realized."
"This is a good step to bring the community together, provide accountability and ensure a successful 10th Street Rail Project. I look forward to working with all the parties involved," Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder said.
"This legislation is very important for the full implementation of the Faith Coalition for the Common Goods Rail Community Benefits Agreement. The Advisory Commission will be composed of residents most affected by the rail project. They will monitor, review, and report on contracting and employment matters related to the planning, organization and construction of the Springfield rail project," said Leroy Jordan, co-chair of FCCG's Rail Task Force.
"People of color in this community have been disenfranchised for too long. It is imperative that minority participation take place with the high-speed rail project. People who live in the neighborhoods directly impacted by the high-speed rail project should be trained and hired to work. After all, the NAACP was started because of events like the 1908 Race Riots and decades of continued discriminatory hiring practice throughout Springfield," said Teresa Haley, Springfield NAACP President.
The bipartisan High-Speed Rail Oversight Commission will be made up of Springfield residents appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, the mayor of Springfield and the Sangamon County state's attorney. At minimum it must meet quarterly and issue an annual report.
The legislation, House Bill 3765, received bipartisan approval from the House on Thursday and the Senate in May. It now requires the governor's signature to become law.


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Human history, and the history of planet Earth for that matter, is full of lost artifacts from a bygone era. Long before human beings walked the Earth, the very continents we now call home were moving and shifting, altering their landscapes along the way and in some cases disappearing altogether.
Anyone who has been through a history class in school, or has a particular proclivity for history, has heard of old continents and lost continents on planet Earth. Pangaea is the historical super-continent that dominated the landscape from 300 million years ago (formation) to 200 million years ago (separation). Pangaea was derived from the Ancient Greek terms Pan, meaning "entire," and Gaia meaning "Earth." The title was an appropriate one as it described a continent that consisted of all of Earth's landmasses in one place, with a single ocean surrounding the entire continent.
Lost in the minds of many however is the history of Earth's lost continents. As Pangaea, the last super-continent in Earth's history, broke apart the continents we know today began to form. Their formation was not a model of perfection however. Over time some continents and micro-continents disappeared from the surface, never to be seen again. Atlantis might be the most popular of the lost continents, but it is little more than a classical tale with no proof of its existence or even true location.
A recent study by a team of international researchers discovered that the beaches of Seychelles and Mauritius hold the clues to the existence of a true lost continent that existed long before the formation of the last super continent, Pangaea. The results of the study were released on February 24, 2013 and pointed to the existence of soil fragments on Seychelles and Mauritius that predate the formation of the islands.
The super-continent of Rodinia contained most, if not all, of Earth's landmasses and existed between 1.1 billion years ago and began to break apart 750 million years ago.
The lost continent is referred to as Mauritia and existed well before the last known super continent of Pangaea. Mauritia is believed to have existed between one billion and 850 million years ago. The continent existed at a time when another super-continent dominated the geographical landscape of Earth. Rodinia, along with Pangaea, is known as one of just two true super-continents to have existed in Earth's past.
The super-continent of Rodinia contained most, if not all, of Earth's landmasses and existed between 1.1 billion years ago and began to break apart 750 million years ago.
Below is a sample image of what Rodinia would have looked like. In the image, it is possible to see that during the existence of Rodinia the landmasses of modern day Madagascar and the Indian subcontinent were connected as one landmass. Included within this landmass was the micro-continent of Mauritia. A micro-continent is a landmass that is a fragment of another larger continent that has broken off during the process of plate tectonics.
As Rodinia began to break apart, Madagascar and India drifted away from one another and left the micro-continent of Mauritia behind. This micro-continent included the landmasses that would become Seychelles and Mauritius. So why is it that Seychelles and Mauritius are all that is left of a micro-continent that used to span 1500km and connect the two Indian Ocean neighbors? Plate tectonics is the answer. The forces of nature and the oceans exacted a harsh toll on Mauritia as Rodinia began to break apart. The landmass was being torn in multiple directions as the Earth shifted and adjusted. As landmasses moved around the surface of the planet, Mauritia was torn apart and eventually sank below the surface of the Indian Ocean.
Mauritia was first theorised about during the early 19th century, but it wasn't until grains of minerals on the beaches of Mauritius were analyzed that the existence of Mauritia became more factual than theoretical. The island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius contain grains of minerals on their beaches that differ from their general makeup.
The island nations of Seychelles, for example, is made up of granite and is considered a fragmented piece of continental crust standing alone in the Indian Ocean. After the team of researchers studied grains of sand from the beaches of Mauritius, they found the mineral zircon. The zircon is believed to have been brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions that predate the 8.9 million year old islands as they stand today.
Scientists studied the zircon and determined that the mineral is between 1.9 billion and 600 million years old, vastly predating the oldest formations found on the islands today. The group of researchers drew the conclusion that these minerals, brought to the surface by volcanic eruption, came from the lost micro-continent of Mauritia. The researchers have concluded that Seychelles and Mauritius are the lone remnants of the micro-continent of Mauritia. As continental drift pulled Mauritia apart, only Seychelles and Mauritius remained above the Indian Ocean as the rest of the scattered pieces of the former continent sank beneath the waves.
Researchers with the international team stated that more research needs to be done to "discover" the lost parts of Mauritia beneath the Indian Ocean. However, it seems undeniable that these two tropical islands in the Indian Ocean are the last remnants of what used to be a larger, connected micro-continent in Earth's past.
As if there wasn't enough intrigue and beauty surrounding Seychelles and Mauritius, now residents and tourists alike can walk the beaches of these beautiful island nations and try to imagine a time when they were connected as part of a greater landmass now lost to history and the waves.


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The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood were founded on 8th September 1885 in South Africa by Abbot Francis Pfanner. The Congregation spread rapidly and in 1898 the first sisters arrived in Gare, Tanzania and in Bura Kenya in 1908. In 2005 a mission station was opened in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan. The East African Province now comprises three countries: Kenya, Tanzania (including Zanzibar) and Sudan.
We are an International Religious Congregation of Women called to live the Paschal Mystery and to witness to the redeeming love of Christ. As Missionaries, our Mission Field is the Kingdom of God that has no boundaries. We are Missionaries everywhere.
LOCATION: AFRICA:Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa
AMERICA and CANADA
ASIA: South Korea, Philippines and Indonesia
OCEANIA: Papua New Guinea
EUROPE: Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Austria, The Netherlands, Italy
FOUNDER:Abbot Francis Pfanner
CO-FOUNDRESS: Mother Paula Emunds
MOTTO:"Ora et Labora": "Pray and Work"
MISSION STATEMENT: Our Mission Field is God's Kingdom which has no boundaries (We are Missionaries everywhere)
OUR SPIRITUALITY: We, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood are called to live the Paschal Mystery and to witness to the redeeming love of Christ.
Our name is our also Mandate:To honour in a special way the Blood of Christ through which He redeemed all people.The cry of the crucified Jesus; "I thirst "urges us to hand on the great gift of our redemption to our wounded world. We live this spirituality concretely by declaring the Blood of Jesus as a source of Reconciliation, Healing, Peace and Joy.
APOSTOLATES: Our Apostolates include: Education, Health Care, Pastoral Ministry, Social Ministry (Care of Street Children, Orphans and the Aged), Administrative services
P.O. Box 56333 -00200 NAIROBI
Cell: 0721 795606 / 0719 746854
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A much needed trip was in store to see a fine young lady in CO. A girls adventure through the mountains was long overdue.
Bringing our 603 vibe together once again, fancy unites!
Having a flexible schedule allowed me to explore the neighborhoods of Denver and really take in the sunshine they rave about 360 days a year.. Or something like that. Denver is diverse, artsy, quaint and culturally vibrant.
We took the time to explore one the greatest Brewery's in CO- New Belgium. I highly recommend this informative, fun and thirst quenching tour. One of the best tours I've probably ever been on. The old school slide at the end doesn't disappoint either.
Our mountain experience was quite the opposite from my last venture west. As you may recall a powder blast in Jackson Hole.. This trip was nothing short of spring skiing (or boarding). Blue bird skies, warm temps, soft snow. We found some nice piles through the glades.
My season wasn't filled with numerous snow chasing trips but the ones I did embark on we're well worth it. Exploring new terrain at A-Basin and Keystone are just a couple more check marks off the USA list.
Till next time CO- it's been real.


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The normal, saner members of our society travel with family or friends. The more daring ones travel with strangers and then there are some wanderers like myself, who at times prefer their own company over the company of others.
My first solo trip was out of necessity. I was working in Japan at that time and wanted to visit Kyoto to see the Shinto Shrines in their autumn splendour. None of my friends had any inclination to "spend our time shivering in the cold, watching the leaves turn red" as they put it and so I just decided to go on my own.
That trip was a revelation. I was amazed to discover how much I enjoyed being by myself.
Perhaps out of anxiety because I was travelling alone, I had planned my Kyoto trip meticulously - right from where I wanted to stay to exactly which shrines I wanted to see. But for some reason, as soon as I got off the train, I decided to throw caution to the winds and just follow my whim. I wandered all over the city on foot, stopping where I wanted for as long as I wanted. I whizzed past the more popular and crowded temples that were on my itinerary and instead spent hours walking through smaller lesser known temples deep in the woods where the beauty of the autumn colours had to be seen to be believed. I ate at odd times at the small kiosks selling traditional Japanese food without having to worry about the food choices of anyone else.
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Usually when we travel in a group we tend to fit ourselves into the company we keep. We adjust to the likes, dislikes and wants of others. And I suppose this is how it should be. But at times, I also like to revel in my "selfishness".
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There is a story in Saturday's Illawarra Mercury about a house I can clearly see from my window when I look towards Mount Kembla. For example:
Once upon a time it looked like this:
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Sadly too the house was cement rendered in the 1930s. Originally it was sandstock brick.
But is it really Wollongong's oldest house? Local academic Michael Organ participated in an exchange on this last year.
2 November 2011 – Keera Vale
Protect oldest house – News that the oldest house in Wollongong is on the market – Keera Vale circa 1842 in Bukari St – provides Wollongong City Council with the opportunity to redeem its poor heritage credentials. Decades of over-zealous development by previous councils have resulted in the destruction of numerous 19th century buildings in the city. The survival of Keera Vale in West Wollongong for more than 150 years is therefore to be wondered at. It is perhaps now time that this rare and precious building comes into public ownership, to ensure its ongoing protection and preservation. Keera Vale could serve the community well as a museum, gallery or cultural heritage centre, and form an integral part of Wollongong's heritage trail for residents and tourists alike. With the council looking to spend $14 million on cosmetic changes to Crown St Mall, surely it can find – with community support – less than a tenth of that amount to purchase and restore this grand old mansion. As the oldest house in town, it deserves nothing less. Michael Organ, Austinmer.
8 November 2011 – Standing up for history – The story on Wollongong's oldest house Keera Vale (1844) at Bukari St (Mercury, November 5) was informative, but worrisome. The comment by the real estate agent selling the property that "it has no heritage listing at all" flies in the face of work done by Wollongong City Council's former heritage committee during the 1980s and 1990s when the house was allocated a "regional" significance rating. It was also on the list of heritage items submitted on May 12, 1999, for gazettal. Why has this listing disappeared? Heritage management by the council is a shambles and the new councillors need to address this black hole as a priority. The fact that the oldest and most historic house in the city is devoid of any heritage protection reveals just how little value the previous administrations gave to our local heritage. Michael Organ, Austinmer.
Response 14 November 2011 – Value our history – I am writing in support of Michael Organ's letter (Mercury, November 8) regarding Wollongong's oldest house – Keera Vale. I would like to thank Mr Organ for voicing his concerns and agree with his sentiments regarding the previous council's heritage management and hope the newly elected councillors address this problem of the disregard for our local history. I have a personal interest in this property as the original owner, Sir Roger Therry [right], is a direct ancestor. He played a significant part in the history of New South Wales by his involvement in our judicial and political systems. An important trial he presided over was the Myall Creek Massacre that lead to the conviction of the men responsible. He also worked with Father John Therry and the Irish Catholic community in their struggle for justice and equity. Sir Roger Therry's first house in Paddington was demolished to make way for the Royal Hospital for Women that was also demolished in turn. Apartments now occupy the site. Wollongong councillors have the opportunity to preserve a property that is a last link to a man who brought justice to the Illawarra and described the local area beautifully in his book Reminiscences of Thirty Years Residence in New South Wales and Victoria. It would be nice to have the means to secure the property myself and ensure its preservation but unfortunately I don't. Linda Crawford, Corrimal.
Response 15 November 2011 – Keera Vale not oldest – In response to the article (Mercury, November 5), and the subsequent letter from Michael Organ (Mercury, November 8) in relation to Keera Vale, Bukari St, Wollongong, there are a number of factual errors that should be clarified. Firstly, Keera Vale is listed as a heritage item within the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 as the "Former Roger Therry Residence", 30 Bukari St, Wollongong. Secondly, Keera Vale is not the city's oldest house as claimed. It is believed to be pre-dated by a small number of remaining residential buildings including Marshall Mount Homestead (1838-1840), Horsley Homestead (1842), and the small Stockman's Hut which is incorporated into Nudjia at Unanderra (1839-41). This correction is made to ensure historical accuracy and not to discount the high level of significance of Keera Vale, which forms a key element of our city's heritage. In response to Mr Organ's criticisms of council's heritage management practices, on October 31 council considered two reports relating to heritage matters and resolved: 1. To reform the Wollongong Heritage Advisory Committee, under the guidance of Councillor John Dorahy (chairperson), and Cr Vicki Curran. 2. Adopt the Wollongong Heritage Strategy 2011-2014 and the Wollongong Heritage Action Plan 2011-2014. These policies were developed under the former Wollongong Heritage Advisory Committee membership, and outline council's significant commitment to the protection of the city's heritage. Community members interested in the city's heritage are encouraged to have a look at these documents which can be accessed online, and the many positive things council is doing to protect the city's heritage. Andrew Carfield, Director, Planning and Environment, Wollongong City Council.
I note too that Therry was a "resident judge at Port Phillip".
Outbuildings at Horsley, another candidate for oldest surviving buildings in Wollongong.
Image from Wollongong Library.
Mind you we did have much older in Surry Hills, also rather sadly neglected.
Thanks to Joe Davis for drawing attention to Pitfalls of rewriting history.


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One of the best features about Minecraft is the ability to create your own server. If do, you can add all these Best Minecraft Mods to it, so that your players don't have to, giving them the best experience possible right from the start.
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Egba Kingdom
Historically, the Egba people were agriculturists and traders under a federation of three groups-Ake, Okeona and Gbagura scattered over 150 towns and including the modern city of Ibadan, Oyo and Ijaye. Perhaps for the divisions, they were susceptible to attacks, thus for some time they were province of old Oyo empire.
However, in their quest for freedom and democracy, the three sections, working together under Lisabi, got rid of Oyo imperialism in the late eighteenth century and became self-governing federation. Egba's independence did not last for long as they were in the 1820's overran by a joint Oyo, Ife and Ijebu armies.
The attack forced the Egba out of their homes and under Sodeke, migrated to a hilly area marked by huge rock presently known as Olumu Rock that used to be a camp for some Egba hunters and farmers. It was because of this the town Abeokuta 'refuge among rock' or 'under the shadow of the rock' was founded in 1830.
It must be noted that the Owus were not a foundation member of Abeokuta. One can therefore, rightly say that the emergence of Egba kingdom came about during the fratricidal war of the Nineteenth century in Yoruba land.
Owu came to lime light around 1821 and 1828 in what has been known in Yoruba history as Owu war.
The war started partly as a result of the struggle between various Yoruba districts as well as the attack on Ife towns by Olowu Amororo, an action considered as sacrilegious because of the sacredness of Ile -Ife in Yoruba land the supposed spiritual birthplace of the Yorubas.
The result of his action became a disaster for the Owu people in their origina abode and threw the whole of Yoruba land into civil war.
The Owu were thoroughly defeated by the combined forces of Ibadan and Ijebu, and the Oni of Ife, the spiritual head of the Yorubas, ordered with his constitutional authority, that the Owu capital, Orile-Owu must be destroyed with no human existence.
where is Owu today? They became a scattered people and Sodeke invited some remnants Owu to settle with the original Egbas in 1834 at Abeokuta.
What befell Owu was the same thing that happened to Ijaye under Kurunmi who was the Aare Ona Kakanfo (ARMY CHIEF) of Oyo. He tried to undermine the power of the Alafin, but met his waterloo in the hands of Ibadan warriors led by Bashorun Ogunmola. Ijaye was destroyed and many of them found their way to Abeokuta like the Owus. The Owus are scattered people trying to lay claim to homeland through settlement.
Egba/Dahomey wars
The Egba and Dahomey war is also interrelated with this because the two (Obansanjo and Ajibola) of them said that the Owu saved the Egba from the Dahomiens. I think this is an attempt to degrade other Egba people who are known as great warriors from the outset.
There were two major attacks on Abeokuta by the Dahomiens. The first in 1851, under king Gezo, who used female warriors, the 'AMAZONS' during which Dahomey was not only defeated by the great Egba, but it lost more than three thousands soldiers.
Gezo's son and successor, Gelele, swore to avenge his father's humiliation and defeat, made the second attempt with more soldiers in 1863, but lost about five thousand soldiers. It was a big lesson for them in their attempt to get hold of the rich areas of Yoruba hinterland. These victories were due to the collective efforts of Egba, including Owu.
A bi e'gbo pe won ji olumo Egba ri ni- ewo orisa- Literally meaning that the rock that binds the Egbas can never be stolen due to its natural nature which is an abomination to the gods.
From an Egba man living in the Oke Ona section of Egbaland in Abeokuta:
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Basically, these are my ideas about parenting and not only, things I find interesting and fascinating, and of course my favorite sites/pages and beliefs on my fence in the US.
I hope you come here with an open mind about things you may be "on the fence" about, and hopefully you will learn something new that you never heard of before. I strongly believe that there is no one definite way to be a perfect person, but there are a million ways to become a better one, just open your mind and be willing to learn something new every day. And if I managed to be of any help in changing your "on the fence" attitude, then my work is done.


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Rumours first broke in October last year about Interoute, the pan-European fibre carrier and cloud-services operator, being primed for sale by their owners the Sandoz Family Foundation.
Today, sources close to Comms Business have set the rumour mill in motion again by revealing GTT is apparently set to purchase the company which would create a global powerhouse in the communications market.
In 2016 Interoute reported revenues of €727 million with Ebitda of €147 million. Based on a range seven to ten times Ebitda the company could be worth €1.65 billion euros.
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Institutional investors currently hold around $1.27 billion or 79.1% in GTT stock. Its largest, Bamco Inc, owns $100.7 million in stock which represents 4.98% of the company's market cap. Analysts Beta Research has recommended GTT long term growth stock, the firm has yielded 59.50% earnings per share growth over the past 5 years and 41.70% revenue growth over that same time frame.
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Festival Essentials
Festival essentials!
The festival season is already in full speed. The best part of festivals is DEFINITELY the music. However, festival fashion is a very close second. Not only do you want to look cool but also you really do want to be comfortable. You will be standing (hopefully dancing) on your feet for hours and nothing is worse than wanting to leave the party early because you're uncomfortable.
Apart from feeling comfortable with what you wear you will also need to take care of your body. Also, if you want to survive a day at the festival you have to remember to take some essential items with you. Packing lists can be pretty long but I like to keep it brief, therefore I made a Top 6 of my favorite festival items of 2016.
1. Mobile phone charger:
You don't want to run out of digital juice. Some festivals will have charging areas, but the queues get unbearable, luckily BASE provides power banks at their booths for only a small deposit, very useful when you forgot yours at home.
2. Sun screen:
You get burnt quicker than you'd think. Since you're spending all day in the sun, keep the bottle on you, so you can top up as the day goes on.
3. Sunglasses:
Keep your eyes happy. Outdoor stages can often be in front of the sun, leaving you blinded as you try to watch. Sunglasses are essential but don't take your best pair, these could easily be stolen, sat on or get lost mid while jumping around at any point over the course of the festival.
4. Bandana:
A new hot trend at Coachella this year: enter bandanas. Literally everyone (girls and guys) are sporting the Western-inspired extra with their outfits. As such, the bandana is nothing new, but it is an accessory that has a lot of advantages and opportunities. It's an easy way to keep your hair in place and partially protect it from the sun. Easy and light to pack, and since it is a very affordable accessory, definitely a must have for the budget-conscious people among us.
5. The Shirt:
For those of you looking to look sharp at the festivals, consider wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Don't make the mistake of thinking this piece comes exclusively in god-awful graph paper checks, there's a new trend of designs available this season, bold printed shirt with all sorts of plants, tree, animals or fruit. They come in a very breathable chambray style that'll keep you cool in more ways than one.
6. Mobile streaming:
Despite how you might personally feel about downloading versus streaming music, it's abundantly clear that streaming is the way of the future. Just look at how many popular services there are: Spotify, Youtube, Deezer are just a few examples. All these have their own unique features and ways to change how much data they consume. If you are yet to discover how to use these streaming services and want to find out if they are worth your money BASE has a unique summer offer making streaming available for FREE whole summer long (in Belgium).
I can assure you this service will optimize your festival season. While getting in the mood at the camping site or when you're on your way to the festival. You have the whole music world available on your mobile to share with your friends. Depending on what kind of mood you're in you can switch between playlists or watch a video together. Next to this great summer offer you will also find BASE booths at several festivals.
Do your own BASE move, make a photo/GIF on their dance floor and have a chance to win an iPhone 6s. I know I will be doing my BASE move and will be streaming this festival summer, so feel free to join me and place your BASE Move on your Facbook wall (set it on 'public') with #BASEFestivals!
Want to know what I will be listening to at this festival summer? Well, I made a small Spotify playlist for you. In my opinion it is a great playlist for in the car when on the road to a festival, it is a subtle mix of commercial and alternative electronic music getting me in the mood to rave all day long!
Below I'm also sharing my favorite Youtube music video of the moment. A wonderful song by Coldplay but moreover a digital masterpiece of special effects!
#BASEFestivals #Stream4Free


text: Here's a summery shirt I wore the other day. It's a simple tie button up with a polka dot and daisy print, and it was only $7 from H&M. I'm really loving these lightweight button up tops for the summer, especially the shorts sleeves cuffed blouses I've been seeing everywhere. You can wear them casually with ripped denim shorts or dress it up with a pair of low rise trousers.