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In this RT clip, the case is explained well, but includes one critical error:
Notice at 0:42 in the video there are a series of tweets.
Here is the actual translation:
#Muslima: school excursion: forbidden! Swimming classes: forbidden! #Mosquevisit: compulsory for German children #No
So in fact, Muslims in Germany DO NOT have to go to field trips, swimming classes or sex ed.
But the German kids MUST go to mosque by law.
A small error but a highly significant one.
Even if RT's translation was correct however, the logic does not follow. Because, for example, Japanese immigrants to France may have to take French, French history and how to cook with dairy products by law in schools. But it does not follow that French kids would have to go to a Shinto temple or learn how to speak Japanese.
The Japanese people moved to France voluntarily, like the Muslims who went to Germany.
RT appears to be relying on an overdeveloped sense of parity and faux-fairness to sell that idea.


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Secrets to Rancho Corral de Tierra, area's newest park jewel
Stellar days on the coast this week have provided eye-popping views at the Bay Area's newest national parkland.
Problem is, except for a handful of locals, it seems no one knows how to access the new park.
Rancho Corral de Tierra, the newest addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is a wildland that spans 4,000 acres across the west flank of Montara Mountain. It reaches across the west-facing hills above Montara, Moss Beach and El Granada. The land borders McNee Ranch, part of Montara State Beach, to the north, and the Crystal Springs Watershed, just over the ridge to the east, and beyond north to Sweeney Ridge. That makes it part of a vast contiguous wilderness.
But not many people can figure out how to make a trip work. You won't find the answers on the Internet, even on the national park website.
There are no designated parking areas. No restrooms. No trail signs. No information billboards. No little boxes with trail maps. The only real help is a trail map (with no distances or elevations) at the GGNRA website. Many who have tried to visit have ended up at the wrong places, confused, and give up.
Yet a trip to Rancho Corral de Tierra can be among the most spectacular anywhere in the Bay Area and Northern California.
I've hiked every trail at Rancho. My favorite spot is several miles up the Spine Trail to a small rock crag for trail lunch with a world-class view. You tower over the coastal hills and Pacific Ocean, from Montara to Pillar Point. When you face west, directly below, on the spine of the sub ridge, the San Vincente Creek Canyon plunges to your right, the Denniston Creek Canyon to your left. There have been days when I never wanted to leave.
On foggy days, you often can emerge above the fog deck there, and the pearl sea below is just as beautiful a view as on clear days.
"In the coming years, we hope to add parking, restrooms (and improve trails) and that will take time" and require a series of protocols, said Alexia Picavet at GGNRA headquarters.
Each of the access points requires a different approach. The parking at three sites for access is at the end of roads and is extremely limited. In most cases, you need to park about a mile away, then walk to the trailheads. Outside of locals, most have not been willing to do that or can't figure it out.
The GGNRA is in the process of developing improved maps that will help identify access points more clearly, along with rules for mountain bikes, said Christine FitzGerald at GGNRA.
Until designated parking is developed, these are the best ways to make a trip work:
Spine Ridge, Moss Beach
Location: Spine Ridge (and the Spine Trail) is located on the subridge that rises above Moss Beach to the south flank of Montara Mountain. At the southern end of Moss Beach, a short distance from Highway 1, the best access is to park along the shoulder of Etheldore Street (near Ranch Road); then walk up Ranch Road to Ember Ridge Stables. Do not park at the stables.
Note: "Please do not pet, feed or approach the horses for your safety and theirs," Picavet said. "It's OK to walk past the stables, just don't pet the horses."
What you'll see: From the Ember Ridge Stables, turn right and walk past the stables and you'll emerge at a small pond (we've always called it Pigs Pond). From there, you can see the route that leads east up to Spine Ridge. It starts with a short climb that leads to a hilltop (your first good lookout point), and then continues up a road, eroded in several spots. As you climb, the valleys will plunge below on each side, very dramatic. You eventually reach high on the flank, from where you can turn for a spectacular view of the coast.
Clipper Ridge, El Granada
Location: The best trailhead is at the end of Coral Reef Avenue in El Granada. Do not expect to park here. Parking is available for only a few vehicles, often those of local residents. Another prospect is to park about a half mile away on Sonora. The sure thing is to park at Quarry Park, which is at Santa Maria and Columbus at the south end of El Granada. Then it's about a mile-plus hike across town to the trailhead.
What you'll see: From the end of Coral Reef Avenue, the trail/road is routed a short distance to a junction, where you turn right and walk a short distance to connect to the route up Clipper Ridge. As you climb, you'll see evidence of landscape scars from four-wheel-drives in the 1980s. You eventually will rise high enough that you can turn and feel as though you are towering over Pillar Point Harbor to the west, Half Moon Bay to the south and miles of ocean. The route continues up near the western edge of the off-limits 23,000-acre Crystal Springs Watershed.
Alta Vista Trail, Montara
Location: The trailhead is at the end of Alta Vista Road. There is no parking at the trailhead (you'll see some adjacent construction by the local water district). Instead, park at Montara State Beach, cross Highway 1, and you'll see a dirt road; walk up that to San Pedro Mountain Road. Turn up the hill (east) on the Farallon Trail and continue to a junction with the Alta Vista Trail.
What you'll see: The Alta Vista Trail is the steepest trail in the Bay Area, bar none. No one has reportedly walked it with a GPS to verify specifics yet, but by my estimate is that it climbs about 1,500 feet in less than a mile. There is a lot of erosion, and the park service plans to install steps at several spots. If you make it, you emerge on the Montara Mountain Trail near 1,625-foot Montara Knob, about a half mile from the 1,898-foot North Peak.
Tom Stienstra's Outdoor Report can be heard Saturdays on KCBS (740 and 106.9) at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @StienstraTom
If you want to go
Location: In the coastal foothills of San Mateo County, above the towns of Montara, Moss Beach and El Granada.
Cost: Parking and access are free.
Map/brochure: PDF at website.
Trail rules: Leashed dogs, horses are permitted. Mountain bikes permitted on most routes; riders must dismount and walk short distances at a few sites.
How to get there
Alta Vista Trail: From San Francisco, take Interstate 280 south to Daly City and the split on the right for Highway 1/Pacifica. Bear right on Highway 1 and continue south 11 miles (through Pacifica and past Devil's Slide) and emerge at Montara State Beach on your right. Continue 1 mile to parking for Montara State Beach (adjacent to Outrigger Restaurant). The access for connector trails to the Alta Vista Trail is across the highway.
Spine Ridge: From Montara State Beach, continue south on Highway 1 for 1.2 miles to Moss Beach and Etheldore Street. Turn left and take Etheldore for 0.8 of a mile to Ranch Road on the left. Park along Etheldore and walk up to Ember Ridge Stables and the trailhead/road on the right.
Clipper Ridge: From Moss Beach, continue 2.0 miles to El Granada and Coral Reef Road. Turn left and drive 0.8 of a mile to the end of the road and trailhead. If no parking (likely), turn around and drive 0.6 of a mile to Sonora (parking may be available on your left along Sonora) or continue to the south end of El Granada to Quarry Park (located near Santa Maria, near its corner with Columbus
Contacts: Rancho Corral de Tierra, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacific West Information Center, (415) 561-4700, www.nps.gov/goga.

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Software doesn't "wear out":
Considering the given figure 01. This is often called the "bathtub curve". It indicates that, at the beginning of the life of hardware it shows high failure rate as it contains many defects. By time, the manufacturers or the designers repair these defects and it becomes idealized or gets into the steady state and continues. But after that, as time passes, the failure rate rises again and this may be caused by excessive temperature, dust, vibration, improper use and so on and at one time it becomes totally unusable. This state is the "wear out" state.
On the other hand, software does not wear out. Like hardware, software also shows high failure rate at its infant state. Then it gets modifications and the defects get corrections and thus it comes to the idealized state.
But though a software not having any defects it may get the need of modification as the users demand from the software may change. And when it occurs, the unfulfilled demands will be considered as defects and thus the failure rate will increase. After one modification another may get the necessity. In that way, slowly, the minimum failure rate level begins to rise which will cause the software deteriorated due to change, but it does not "wear out".
In the following given figure 02, the idealized curve for software has been shown. Also the change to failure rate due to users demand and the rise of the minimum failure rate has been shown on the actual curve.


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A Heart-Healthy Recipe from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
This delightful chilled salad works as an entree or a side dish.
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 1 and 1/2 cups water
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (dried cilantro seeds)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 medium scallions, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups tomato, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 fresh green chilis (or to taste), minced
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan, then add the quinoa. Return to boil, then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl, and set aside.
- Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
- Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.


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12 Video Games That Need to Be Movies
Posted by Evan Saathoff on
It's generally understood that most video game movie adaptations are craptastic. But they don't have to be. With the right games, Hollywood could totally turn this reputation around. Here are some suggestions.
1. Shadow of the Colossus
A boy rides around a vast countryside killing huge monsters only to realize he was the monster the whole time. It could be thrilling, beautiful, and heartfelt. And the monsters would be totally badass.
2. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Skyrim's massive scale means a movie would have to choose carefully when it comes to story. But just think of how cool the dragons would be.
3. Uncharted
We have a lot of action films lately but precious few adventures. Uncharted could scratch that itch. David O. Russell's potential take on the game stalled out, so it's still up for grabs.
4. Mass Effect
There's a great story here, but it would take at least a trilogy to tell, a very expensive trilogy too. If they pulled it off, however, this could be The Godfather of video game movies.


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At Cheese of the Month Club, we've got a new shipment of four new cheeses in. Let's see what the good people of Penn Mac had in store for us in February!
This month's installment was called "A Taste of France."
First up, we had Etorki, which was a nutty and Swiss-like sheep's milk cheese.
Next in line was Gourmandaise Walnut, which was a very sweet and creamy cow's milk spreading cheese — it actually had chunks of walnut in it!
Third came an Old Fashioned Brie, which was creamy, soft, and very pleasant.
Last on the roster, we had Comt'e, a cow's milk cheese that was mild in flavor and creamy in texture.
We were very eager to try these cheeses out, both because they looked delicious, and because we currently have no kitchen and can't cook anything that requires more than a microwave. (Notice that the stove in this picture is not in the kitchen, but the dining room.)
Fortunately, we were able to make a very nice charcuterie board with these cheeses, adding on a variety of meats, dips, and briney snacks.
Ultimately, each cheese gave us a different kind of opportunity to contrast its flavors. The Etorki paired very well with tart Granny Smith apples and with honey. The Gourmandaise Walnut was best served by spicy flavors, such as those found in hot soppressata and spicy stone-ground mustard. The Old Fashioned Brie…well, it was your classic Brie, which went great with savory flavors, or just spread on some baguette with a little honey. The Comt'e, with its mild flavor, went well with just about everything on our board, from beet horseradish to baby dill pickles to proscuitto to our all-star dip for the month, honey.
We had a blast trying out these French cheeses; with their versatility there are a lot of ways you can use them. We suggest you go to the Strip District early some Saturday and get a few ounces of one…or all four.


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This Thursday Sept. 18th starts the NCAA FB Week 4, with the undefeated teams of No. 5 Auburn Tigers 2-0 (1st SEC-West) playing the No. 20 Kansas State Wildcats 2-0 (1st Big 12). Auburn is favored at -9 and the game will be played at the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN TV.
Starting the season the Auburn had two games the easily won beating the Arkansas Razorbacks 2-1 (4th SEC West) 45-21 and then beat San Jose State Spartans 1-1 ( MMC-West) 59-13 and then last week had a bye week which came at a good time as now they begin a tough schedule.
Offensive leaders for the Auburn Tigers is QB Johnson in the passing offense completing 15 of 20 passes for 277 yards and 2 TDs, Artis-Payne rushing leader with 42 carries for 289 yards and 4 TD's and receiving leader Williams with 13 receptions of 214 yards and 1 TD.
Meanwhile, Kansas in their first game beat SF Austin Lumberjacks 2-1 (1st Southland) 55-16 then had a close 21 game at Iowa State Cyclones 1-2 (Big 12) 32-28.
This Thursday the 5th ranked Tigers take their rushing attack to Manhattan, Kansas as they are again powered by their running game which in their opener had 302 yards with 9 touchdowns and then against the Spartans had 358 total offensive yards. Their week off gave Auburn time to prepare for their upcoming schedule of top 25 teams that include this week #20 Kansas State, #8 LSU, #14 South Carolina, #6 Texas A&M, #13 Georgia and the #3 Alabama Tide.
The Kansas State Wildcats, who also had a bye week last week, were preparing for this big game with the 5th ranked Auburn after they had an unimpressive win over Iowa State 32-28 as they allowed 28 straight points and the week before that team only scored 14 points. However, the Wildcats did keep Iowa State from scoring in the second half of that game and their QB Waters led a winning drive of 80 yards in just 90 seconds. Now that's fast! Their star QB Waters a rare QB with excellent running and passing abilities will give Auburns defense a good test. Against Iowa State had 239 yards passing and 138 yards rushing and scored 2 TDs. The last time the Wildcats faced the 5th ranked Auburn Tigers back in 2007, Kansas State won the game in their season opener, beating Auburn 23-13.
The Wildcats offensive leaders are QB Waters who completed 35 of 57 passes for 462 yards and 2 TDs and had 37 carries for 193 yards and 4 TDs, and receiving leader Lockett with 7 receptions for 145 yards and 1 TD.
The Auburn coach has said, "We are playing a very good team on the road with one of the better coaches that have ever walked the planet. We will have to have a good plan and have to be prepared." He hope their passing game and QB Marshall will be improved over his last game as he only completed 10 of 19 passes for 101 yards and a TD. That coincides with their offseason priority which was to have better offensive balance between the passing and running game.
The SEC fans who cherish the Auburn Tigers and bet on college sports at an offshore sportsbook or with a local bookie, check the latest odds on this game as the movement before game time should be considerable. Good Luck!


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How Hearing Loss Hurts Seniors
Imagine not being able to enjoy the sounds of a birdsong in a forest, your favorite piece of music, or a grandchild's voice. Or to be shunned for being anti-social, uncooperative, and unresponsive. All because you just don't hear as well as you used to.
For many seniors with hearing loss, it's a daily reality. The truth is that untreated hearing loss can affect every aspect of a senior's life, from emotional well-being to personal relationships to physical health. It is much more common than you may realize.
While there's no "typical age" for the onset of hearing problems, about 25 percent of folks age 65 to 74 already have significant hearing loss. And the numbers get higher with every birthday: Experts say hearing loss affects 50 percent of those over age 75, and 80 percent of those over age 85.
An overlooked health issue
Despite being the third most common senior health issue (after hypertension and arthritis), hearing loss is drastically under-diagnosed — even in those who get regular medical care. Surveys estimate that only 14 percent of doctors make hearing loss screenings a regular part of physical exams.
Too often, hearing loss is dismissed as a normal part of aging and not worth treating. Many seniors don't consider it a legitimate reason to seek medical help, while others may not even realize they have a hearing issue. Only 20 percent of seniors age 65+ with moderate to profound hearing loss perceive themselves as hearing impaired.
Unfortunately, there's also a social stigma around hearing loss and the use of hearing aids. That may explain why the average length of time between noticing a hearing loss and seeking treatment is 10 years — and why fewer than one-third of people over the age of 70 who need hearing aids actually use them.
Symptoms of hearing loss
Because age-related hearing loss tends to happen gradually over time, a loved one may not realize that he or she is losing the ability to hear. Be alert to changes in behavior, such as a previously social senior no longer wanting to spend time around groups of people.
Other symptoms of hearing loss include:
- Problems hearing over the telephone
- Trouble following conversations when two or more people are talking
- Turning TV/radio volume up too high
- Straining to understand conversation
- Difficulty hearing with a noisy background (i.e. in a restaurant)
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
- Complaining that others mumble or don't speak clearly
- Misunderstanding what others say, or not responding appropriately
- Trouble understanding when women or children talk
You can also try this simple hearing check at home: Stand about two feet away and whisper a short number-and-letter combination ("3-M-5") to your loved one. If he or she can't hear the combination clearly, talk to the doctor about scheduling a hearing test.
Getting treatment is important
Seniors with untreated hearing loss report a lower quality of life than those without hearing loss and those whose hearing loss has been treated. If you think your loved one may have a hearing problem, it is important to get a diagnosis.
Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to nerve damage in the areas of the brain related to hearing, which can have a direct impact on seniors' physical health and safety. They may not hear alarms, sirens, or someone shouting a warning. They can miss a doctor's instructions about taking medication or other key medical information. Hearing is also linked to balance, and studies have shown that seniors with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer falls.
Research has found a connection between hearing and seniors' memory and thinking. A six-year study of 2,000 elderly men and women showed that those with hearing loss had 30 to 40 percent faster declines in memory and thinking than those who did not — and those with greater hearing loss had steeper declines in mental function.
The emotional and social impacts are also significant. It's not uncommon for seniors with hearing loss to lash out with anger or frustration at loved ones, to feel depressed, or to avoid social situations out of shame or embarrassment. Untreated hearing loss cuts seniors off from positive, meaningful interactions with others — and seniors who are socially isolated are less likely to exercise, and more likely to drink, smoke, or eat an unhealthy diet — all of which contribute to poor physical health.
Sharing what we've heard
At Hearthstone Senior Living, we strive to support seniors and their families every day by keeping our residents fully engaged in community life.
These are some tips we've found to be helpful when talking to someone with a hearing loss:
- Use facial expressions and gestures as you talk
- Speak clearly and at a reasonable speed
- Talk just a bit louder than normal
- Don't cover your mouth while speaking
- Repeat yourself if need be; try using different words
- At social gatherings, find a quiet place with less background noise
Our communities also have hearing specialist that visit regularly, so residents are able to get their hearing checked, or address any issues they may be having with their hearing aids. In addition, staff at both communities can assist in replacing the small batteries in hearing aids that are often difficult for older hands to change.
When it comes to hearing loss, be patient and positive, knowing that your loved one wants to stay connected and be part of the conversation. To start a conversation about the senior living options at Hearthstone, we invite you to contact us to set up a personal tour today.
Take the next step
Hearthstone at Murrayhill is an ideal choice for seniors who want to live in a social environment with few responsibilities, while having access to quality care and a little "extra help" when it's needed.
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Metasploit Framework has been requested multiple times - #583, #715, #754 and #988. Metasploit is a ruby-based package. This makes it difficult to package. As such, users will need to manually download and install this package.
Make sure you have these packages installed
apt install autoconf bison curl git apr apr-util libgmp-dev libpcap-dev postgresql-dev readline-dev libsqlite-dev openssl-dev libtool libxml2-dev libxslt-dev ncurses-dev postgresql-contrib wget clang pkg-config make ruby-dev libffi-dev
Clone the metasploit-framework repository
git clone https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework cd metasploit-framework
Or you can download and extract the latest source package
curl -L https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/archive/4.14.28.tar.gz | tar xz cd metasploit-framework-4.14.28 sed 's|git ls-files|find -type f|' -i metasploit-framework.gemspec # avoid fatal: Not a git repository
Install bundler gem
gem install bundler
Install gems
Not all dependencies can be installed with bundler. Manual workarounds are needed to get them going.
nokogiri gem will try to compile its own libxml and libxslt, which does not work in Termux because the configure script has incorrect shebang. Instruct
gem to use local libraries
gem install nokogiri -- --use-system-libraries
Read #69 and #79 to learn more.
In bionic libc,
ifreq is already of type
struct ifreq *. To avoid errors, we'll need to manually compile and install this gem.
gem unpack network_interface cd network_interface-0.0.1
Save the following patch as netifaces.patch
--- ./ext/network_interface_ext/netifaces.c
+++ ./ext/network_interface_ext/netifaces.c
@@ -677,7 +677,7 @@
return Qnil;
- *pfreq = ifc.CNAME(ifc_req);
+ pfreq = ifc.CNAME(ifc_req);
for (n = 0; n < ifc.CNAME(ifc_len)/sizeof(struct CNAME(ifreq));n++,pfreq++)
Then, patch the source code by running
patch -p1 < netifaces.patch
Rebuild and install the gem
gem build network_interface.gemspec gem install network_interface-0.0.1.gem cd ..
All other dependencies can be easily installed with
bundle install -j5
Now you can run
Connect to PostgreSQL
This section is incomplete. This is because actual steps for connecting to postgresql are missing. Please help to improve it.
Navigating and searching through exploits can be very slow unless you connect to postgresql database. First you'll need to setup postgresql. View postgresql to do so.


text: There are frequent grumblings in the Scrum community about the generally lax nature of certification. Given that the number of CSTs has practically doubled in the last year, it might appear that the Scrum Alliance is certifying more trainers than the market for Scrum training can support. Then again, it also coincides with Scrum's spike in popularity over the past two years. But even more concern has been raised over a new exam that the Scrum Alliance is beta-testing for ScrumMaster certification. Certainly, exams are used in countless industries to assess an individual's candidacy for a particular certification. So why does this pose a problem for certifying ScrumMasters? As CST Mishkin Berteig points out, a two-day Certified ScrumMaster course can provide attendees with a basic foundation of Scrum knowledge, but it can't adequately prepare them for limitless scenarios they face as actual ScrumMasters. In Berteig's estimation, this new beta test "simply cannot measure any level of competency. They simply measure people's ability to pass exams." His suggestion to address this issue is to have individuals take the test prior to attending a CSM course. Not only would this ensure that participants possessed a bedrock of Scrum fundamentals prior to the course, but it would also allow CSTs to go deeper during the two-day course. It's not a bad idea; it would definitely make the CSM course—and attendant certification—more meaningful. Still, I think what the Scrum Alliance is doing is very necessary. Without any kind of regulatory or certifying organization, Scrum could be damaged further by self-proclaimed experts dispensing uninformed advice. I see this all the time as I read Scrum and agile blogs. (It's pretty terrifying to read a blogger authoritatively dishing out advice that would make any CST pull his or her hair out.) The current certification process may be in need of some tweaking—hence the development of the CSM exam—but I firmly believe the community would be much worse off without it. The debate continues over at InfoQ.


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The first volume of the High School DxD manga was released by Fujimi Shobo on June 9, 2011 under their Dragon Comics Age imprint. It covers the first part of the Red Dragon Emperor's Awakening arc.
Issei Hyoudou is a perverted second-year student who attends Kuoh Academy to make his own harem, but is unpopular at school. When an unlucky Issei is murdered by his first-ever girlfriend on his first-ever date, the hottest girl in school arrives to his rescue by the magical circle on a leaflet he took. Rias Gremory informs Issei that he's been reincarnated as a demon and that he is to work - for her as a Devil. Upon becoming a devil, Issei is initiated into the Occult Research Club, a front for Rias Gremory's Peerage. Caught in the middle of an age-old war between the three factions of Angels, Fallen Angels and Devils, Issei soon discovers that being enslaved by a demonic beauty is a life-and-death struggle due to being ambushed by Fallen Angels in his duties.
Though Issei posseses the powerful Longinus Sacred Gear "Boosted Gear", he has a low rank and weak magical power to the point of being unable to magically teleport to answer summons. Issei gains his first contract with Mil-tan when he requests to be turned into a magical girl. With the mission a failure, a nun named Asia Argento falls over in front of him in the park. After escorting her back to the local church, Issei carries on trying to complete contracts until he gets summoned to an abandoned house and ambushed by stray exorcist Father Freed Sellzen. When Asia appears and defends him, Issei fights Freed to defend her. However, Freed has has the upper hand until the devils of the Occult Research Club arrive as reinforcements. With a squadron of Fallen Angels approaching, Issei is forced to leave without Asia and promises to rescue her.
- 1. "I Quit Being Human."
- 2. "I Start as a Devil."
- 3. "I've Begun a Battle."
- 4. "I Found Someone to Protect."
- Issei Hyoudou
- Rias Gremory
- Yuuto Kiba
- Koneko Toujou
- Akeno Himejima
- Asia Argento
- Viser
- Raynare
- Dohnaseek
- Freed Sellzen
- Matsuda
- Motohama
- Issei's Parents
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A Day at Sea
The first day of this lovely Caribbean cruise began with my waking thought – "Which hotel am I in?"
We'd just spent the four previous days enjoying a sweet variety of Florida sunsets. Miami from my cousin's glorious balcony, St. Pete's Beach talking business, and Naples dreaming of the future. Friday night's sunset was to be spent sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale, but our ship sat in port seven extra, long hours while we waited for stranded passengers to arrive late at night.
A quiet and somber mood filled our luxury liner as we learned that a shooting had taken place at the airport… the airport most of us had flown into either hours or days earlier. Life becomes more fragile in those horrible moments when you realize you've narrowly escaped any tragedy. At once you are thrilled to be alive to choose items from a gourmet menu, at the same time feeling extremely guilty that you're doing so while others are mourning the senseless killing of a loved one.
Yes, life is fragile. Life is precious. I'll cherish the moments and make fresh goals to stay calm when meaningless unpleasantries come my way.
So the morning began with a smile when I realized I wasn't in a hotel. I was floating along on the ocean, and the familiar movement of the ship made me feel right at home.
I've stepped back into the fantasy world I love. Eggs Florentine and good coffee for breakfast, a table for two reserved for the coming dinners, a new sun hat purchased at the deck sale. And then, because I'm just impetuous like this, I've taken my little hair trimming scissors that always travel with me, and I've cut the netted layers of a floor length gown and turned it into a tea length dress. Turns out, there are only two formal nights on this voyage, and I was expecting three. But I still needed something dressy for a nice dinner tomorrow night. Netting doesn't need to be hemmed, and I think I did okay with my alteration job and will pull it off! One formal gown toned down a bit… check!
A leisurely afternoon to prepare for tonight's gala, and I will have whiled away at day at sea. Oh my goodness… people sometimes ask me what in the world I do every day when I'm cruising. This. This is what I do. And I'm sitting here with a smile as I type the story… and a heart filled with gratitude that I'm given another day to breathe the ocean air.
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We live in the moment!
I loved reading your story – and it made me so envious. Can't wait til Rob and I can reschedule our trip. I can't imagine why anyone would not like cruising. My favorite part is sitting on the balcony, drinking coffee or wine, and relaxing or day dreaming. I'm such a workaholic, typical Type A person and I was so worried that I wouldn't enjoy the solitude, etc, but I still enjoy that part. I also wanted to thank you for the Victorian cut-outs that you sent me with Robbie. I'm getting ready to do a new mini album with the theme "Portrait of a Lady" and some of these will be perfect embellishments. I'd like to show it to you when I'm through. I miss your articles in the newspaper and reading your blog brought that to mind. You are such a wonderful writer. Love, Sheryl


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Blood Type and Your Heart
Your blood type can influence your cardiovascular system in many ways. There's a strong correlation between blood type and the ability to metabolize fats and oils. Blood type affects the thickness of the blood and reactivity of blood vessel walls. It also affects the body's chemical response to stress. Since stress is an important factor for heart disease, these blood type-specific variations can be a key factor in cardiac health. There are also risk factors, such as smoking cigarettes, that have nothing to do with your blood type.
Heart disease is more common among blood types A and AB, although nobody is immune. The main difference is that As and ABs tend to have problems with high cholesterol, while Os and Bs tend to have high triglycerides, formed by eating too many carbohydrates. The higher rates of As and ABs in heart disease patients can skew the results of dietary studies. If 75% of cardiac patients in a study improve with a low fat diet, most researchers don't worry about the other 25%. They simply recommend the low fat diet for all heart disease patients. That's why the "conventional wisdom" about what constitutes a "heart healthy diet" differs so much from what I recommend for Blood Types O and B.
Intestinal alkaline phosphatase, or AIP, is an enzyme produced in the small intestine that breaks down dietary cholesterol and fats. It is released in response to ingesting proteins and fats, especially saturated fat. Blood types O and B release far higher quantities of AIP than blood types A and AB. This means that meals high in animal products are more fully digested in Os and Bs, and do not usually spike blood cholesterol levels.
But a low fat, high carb diet often leads to Metabolic Syndrome for Os and Bs. Metabolic Syndrome is a clustering of conditions that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems. These factors include abdominal fat, high triglycerides, low HDL ("good" cholesterol), high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
The ability of blood to clot, or harden, is important so we don't bleed to death after an injury. Blood is fluid, but contains platelets and inactive clotting factors. The clotting factors are activated when there's an injury, so they can make platelets stick together to form clots. These clots are good when there's a wound that needs mending, but can be harmful when there are only slight damages to blood vessels. The clots themselves can build up and inhibit proper blood flow, like a layer of scabs inside the blood vessel. Sometimes a clot can break off and get lodged elsewhere in the body, blocking blood flow there. This can lead to heart attacks or strokes if the clots cause blockages near the heart or brain.
Blood type influences a clotting factor called Factor VIII. This factor is higher in blood types A and AB, and lower in blood types B and O. Types A and AB are also more likely to get arterial inflammation, which damages artery walls. Irritated skin inside the vessels means more spots for blood clots to form.
Type Bs and ABs have trouble regulating nitric oxide, a compound which allows blood vessels to relax and open up. The foods for these types are chosen to be high in arginine to promote nitric acid production. B-specific lectins, such as those found in chicken, interfere with fat metabolism and can directly thicken blood. Avoiding the harmful foods helps to promote healthy blood vessels.
The heart is a muscle, and regular exercise helps to keep it strong and able to keep pumping efficiently. Exercise also helps to maintain a healthy weight, and can lower stress levels.
Type As have naturally high levels of cortisol and difficulty lowering it. Gentle exercise such as walking, tai chi, and yoga can help lower stress levels and promote fitness in As. Over training or heavy aerobic exercises can cause additional stress to the A body, causing more harm than good.
For Blood Types B and AB, stress regulation and overall fitness are achieved with a balance of moderate aerobic activity and mentally soothing, stress-relieving exercises. Such activities as hiking, martial arts, swimming, cycling, tai chi, yoga, Pilates, and brisk walking are good choices.
Exercise is key to cardiovascular health, and this is especially true for blood type O. Strength training builds up muscle mass, which aids in metabolic efficiency. Type O requires regular, high intensity exercise to maintain optimal physical health and emotional balance. But any amount of movement is better than none, if you're not currently healthy enough for intense workouts.
For more information, including details about diet and exercise recommendations, you can refer to my book Cardiovascular Disease: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet. A complete listing of the foods for the Blood Type Diet can also be found on the Type Base.
|These checklists were excerpted from the
Cardiovascular Disease: Fight it with the Blood Type Diet book,
where you can find other healthy tips and recipes that are right for your blood type.
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Blood Type and Your HeartFebruary 9th, 2017
Vegetarian Borscht – Right 4 All Blood TypesFebruary 3rd, 2017
Eat Right for Your Type — Twenty Year's LaterJanuary 10th, 2017
Blood Type Diet Food ValuesJanuary 3rd, 2017


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The purpose of the separator is to maintain a constant distance between the positive and negative plates, thus removing the possibility of short circuits whilst allowing the active material to fully react with the electrolyte. The random weaving also results in an open structure, which offers minimal resistance to the flow of electrolyte during filling.
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An AGM battery for cyclic use is designed for much more intensive discharge and recharge. This makes these AGM batteries ideal for applications such as electric wheelchairs, golf trolleys, boats, electric scooters, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners and medical equipment. For each individual application a suitable cyclic AGM battery is available. Such a cyclic battery has a different structure than a standby or starter battery. The design is optimized to the smallest detail for frequent (deep) discharge and the lead plates are usually made of thicker material. A cyclic AGM battery does about 250 charge-discharge cycles, up to about 1000 cycles.
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More than 20 smaller towns in the 806 area code, and about 35 small towns statewide, lost their legal representation this week when attorney Jean Shotts passed away Monday.
Michael Guevara, a partner in the law firm of Shotts, Trevino and Guevara, said Shotts suffered a heart attack during a City Council meeting in Shallowater, where the presence of emergency responders at the scene saved his life. But ultimately, Guevara said, Shotts, 54, of Stamford and Lubbock, died at a Lubbock hospital this week.
"It was absolutely not expected," Guevara said.
He said Shotts had a passion for municipal law and for small towns, and worked to create a firm that catered specifically to those communities.
"His dream was basically to have a law firm that was lean and mean ... to help small cities," Guevara said. "We used to call him the godfather of West Texas."
Because of the geographical characteristics of West Texas, with many small towns scattered over even more miles, Guevara said Shotts' idea of catering to small municipalities worked. He said it was not uncommon for Shotts to put between 3,000 and 5,000 miles per month on his vehicle in visiting various cities.
"I think we're pretty unique, maybe the only one in the state that was so situated," he said. "Jean enjoyed it more than anyone else I know."
Guevara said the other four attorneys at the firm plan to continue working in municipal law, "as much for Jean and his dream as for us."
The impact of Shotts' death was felt not just in the legal circle, Guevara said, but also among his friends and family.
"Jean Shotts was one of the most generous people I've ever met in my entire life," Guevara said. "It was a tough loss."
Darrell Newsom, Wolfforth city manager, said he considered Shotts' death to be a big loss for the city.
According to his obituary available from Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford, Shotts attended San Angelo Central High School, and performed in the musical production of "Texas" in Palo Duro Canyon following graduation. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1978 and received his doctorate of jurisprudence from the Tech School of Law in 1981.
Shotts is survived by his wife, Cloetta, and five children and their spouses, including Heath and Jana Shotts, Britton and Amber Shotts, Martin and Amanda Shotts, Kaeden Claire Shotts and George Christian Shotts. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Stan Cole, of McKinney; and his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Teresa Shotts of Shallowater.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jean E. Shotts in 2007.
The family will receive visitors today from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Avoca.


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A "Red Sauce Joint". I'd first heard this expression a few years back while talking to friend about Italian-American cuisine. For a restaurant to fall in this category, they need to serve familiar "Italian" dishes such as Lasagna, Spaghetti and Meatballs and Veal Parmesan. Italian comfort food at it's best. Manhattan's Carbone takes the idea of "Red Sauce" to the next level. Think big flavors and even bigger portions. Keeping up with Italian tradition, everything is served family-style. Perfect for sharing. The vibe is hip and the space almost always packed. The food is decadent and the wine list long.
I took Ryan to Carbone with a few friends for his birthday. We had a fantastic time. The service was standard but good. The food however was very good as was our sommelier who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Let's get to the food. The must order dishes were the Baked Clams, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Veal Parmesan and the Mushrooms (side dish). The mushrooms were the best I've had. We also ordered the Prosciutto with Melon (good but you can get in anywhere or easily make at home), the Branzino (also very good but I've heard the Scallops Francese are to die for...) and a few desserts (Nutella Tiramisu anyone?). We're actually going again in a few weeks and I can not wait to try a few new dishes. Carbone has one of those menus where EVERYTHING looks yummy. Additional pasta dishes and the Scallops will be a must.
Make reservations way, way in advance. I had a friend tell me he called and they were booked for months. Yikes. It's been open for a few years now and it's still hot. Carbone is under the fabulous Major Food umbrella which also houses ZZ's Clam Bar (one of my favorites) and Dirty French, their newest opening which I can NOT wait to try.
Our outstanding Baked Clams. This was my favorite appetizer. They came in three variety's,
one topped with fresh Uni. They were delicious.
This was hands down my favorite course. Our Rigatoni with Spicy Vodka Sauce and Carbone's house-made Meatballs. The pasta was, of course, perfectly cooked. The sauce creamy and flavorful. Everything you'd want from a vodka sauce. The Meatballs were perfection. Together, a match made in food heaven.
Our lovely Branzino. Presented whole tableside before being taken to the kitchen and prepared. Very light and flaky.
My portion of their signature Veal Parmesan. Presented as a full dish, then cut into individual servings for each guest. It was excellent.
Nutella Tiramisu. Is a description really needed here? :-)


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It was a time of unrelenting heat. It was a time of ever-present humidity. The summer was upon me, and it found me with no plans how to best spend it. So I sat beneath a tree in the local park to meditate upon this serious matter. As sweat poured down my body, and the infernal song of hundreds of horny cicadas dominated all manner of sound, a truly profound thought came to me: go somewhere even hotter. Ladies, gents, and other such creatures, today we look at Okinawa.
The islands of Okinawa have always held an attraction for me. Japan has no shortage of history and culture by any stretch of the imagination. And even so, The Ryukyu kingdom stands apart in my eyes.
The Ryukyu kingdom came to officially be in 1429. At the time, there was no trade agreement between China and Japan. The Ryukyu islands situated between them proved a great middleman of both trade and culture. While the two nations couldn't openly trade with each other, they did so through the Ryukyu islands. The islands became a melting pot of culture. The earliest forms of Karate were born there, inspired by Chinese Kempo. The Ryukyu kingdom thrived on trade, and it continued to develop its own unique culture that was neither Japanese nor Chinese, but a thing of its own. In 1879 the Ryukyus officially became the prefecture of Okinawa, but their culture and heritage strongly endures to this day.
As a long time student of Karate, it was my Mecca. It was the birth place of Karate along with Kobudo – the use of traditional weapons such as the nunchaku, sai, bo staff, tonfa, and kama. And after a year in Japan a pilgrimage seemed overdue.
A comfortable two and a half hour flight later I landed in Naha. The first thing I noticed, literally as I walked out of the airport air-conditioned doors, was the wall of heat. The air was just moister and hotter than anywhere I'd ever been before. And that's saying something from someone coming from central Japan. That being said, three or four hours later I no longer noticed it. Vending machines are accessible virtually everywhere, so as long as you stay hydrated and pace yourself, honestly it's just fine. If you've heard any horror stories about unimaginable heat and humidity, dismiss them. Don't let them sway you from an otherwise awesome experience.
The second thing I noticed was how little like the rest of Japan Okinawa looked. If the Japanese signs were to poof out of existence and I had to place my best bet on where I was, I'd have wagered maybe northern Spain, Monaco, or Greece. The streets are wider. There are gardens, flowers, and vegetation hanging out of balconies and adorning street corners. Even the buildings themselves are colourful and the architectural designs vary greatly. A very sharp contrast to the concrete and homogeneous jungle that is Tokyo.
If you're a museum junkie like myself, you will probably find the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum to your liking. The exhibit has a great collection of old Ryukyu documents, pottery, works of art, and so on. It gives you a decent idea of what life was like six or seven centuries ago. Also, once you're done getting your history fix, you can just hop on over to the other side for some art. There are regular art exhibits in the very same museum from both contemporary and historical Japanese artists. No pictures allowed there, unfortunately. But hey, you have eyes.
For you would-be warriors out there, there's two facilities worthy of mention. There's the Budokan in Naha. If a samurai was transformed into a building, it would literally be it. They have classes and seminars on just about every Japanese martial art imaginable. They are open to foreigners as well. Just keep in mind to pay attention to the etiquette, as you are in another country. If the sensei at said classes are willing to share their culture and tradition with you, the least you can do is reciprocate with respect and humility.
Also, freshly opened this year there is the Okinawa Karate Keikan. A facility truly devoted to the preservation and continued influence of Karate. Masters from different styles come to teach there, predominantly the more Okinawan-centric styles. If you train a different style, don't let that discourage you. The differences in the styles are pretty small. For the most part you can follow along without too much difficulty. They are very welcoming to foreigners, and some of the younger black belts there speak English and really go out of their way to help you and welcome you.
The facilities themselves are ideal. Large, well-lit dojo with plenty of room for large classes. There's a garden around the facility if you want some time to collect yourself after a hard work out. And then there's Shuri hall – a room made in the style of traditional Okinawan dojos. It is used for special ceremonies and important black belt rankings. As a practitioner of Karate, it felt difficult not to be in awe and in love with the place. A lot of time, work, and thought clearly went into making it a Mecca for Karate-ka, and even with my high expectations, there was no room for disappointment. Also, it is worth mentioning that they hold a week-long Karate seminar every summer, open to foreigners from all over the world. The classes cover several different styles of Karate as well as Kobudo. 10/10.
So, you've just finished a vigorous session at the Mecca of Karate. What next? How does one Karate even more? By stopping by the Dojo Bar for a drink, of course! Located conveniently in Naha, it is a hub for fellow Karate pilgrims.
The DOJO bar is unique in Okinawa, perhaps in the world. Okinawa is the birthplace of karate and kobudo and the DOJO bar is a tribute to that heritage and a gateway for visitors to the island, its people and its rich fighting arts culture. We offer a truly special place, open and easily accessible to all, across cultures, countries and styles.
Of all the tourist attractions in Okinawa, I feel like one's actually worth its salt. I am talking about the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I've been to a great number of aquariums, and while most of them are decent, I would say they barely cover the price of admission. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. It is by far the best and biggest I've ever been to, and I've visited a good amount. Also, while most aquariums are just giant boxes, this one is designed beautifully. The tanks are all underground, and above ground you have beautiful winding gardens with the ocean as a backdrop. The selection of marine life is spectacular. There is a whole host of species which are only native to Okinawa. So you're not just seeing pretty fish, but you're getting a good idea of what the surrounding waters hold. Pictures speak louder than words, so I'll let them do just that.
I visited the Okinawa theater, where you can see some classical Japanese plays. I also went to see Okinawa World where you can explore some pretty cool limestone caves. I saw the shrines, the castles, the beaches. But honestly, the best part about Okinawa is, well, Okinawa. Unlike most big tourist places there aren't many attractions and things to do. Rather, the atmosphere and the place itself is the attraction of Okinawa. By all means, I urge you to see some of the beautiful temples and castles. But make time for Okinawa itself. Go to a few Jazz Bars (one that comes to mind is Parker's Mood) or workshops. Strike a conversation with some of the locals. They're more than happy to exchange a few words with a foreigner, and you'll learn much more about the real Okinawa from them than any other museum or castle. The transportation in Okinawa is pretty limited, so if you have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a Japanese license, just rent a car for a few days and drive around the island. It doesn't take more than three hours to go from North to South. Take the ferries to the smaller islands, and just soak in this awesome and truly unique place!
Oh, and last but not least, as promised – a vast abundance of Shisa stone doggos!


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Hey Farmville 2 Farmers!
Do you want some more room for Animals on your farm? If so, the new Shady Trough is right here for you! This new and improved trough will surely increase your Animal population cap by 10 instead of the regular by 5.
If you are at level 5 or above right now , you are going to see the following pop-up upon entering FarmVille 2.
Clicking on "Place Shady Trough" will give you the ability to place the Shady Trough Frame on your Farm. If you do not wish to use the Shady Trough then simply click the "Cancel" button and the frame will be sent to your inventory to use it later on.
Just like the regular trough, the Shady Trough needs to be built before you can enjoy an increased animal capacity it can bring to your farm.
Your first step is to collect Building Materials. You are going to need the following items to start building your Shady Trough:
- Wood Planks
- Shingles
- Straw Bedding
Click on the "Ask" button for sending requests for these items to your Neighbors and asking for their help. The quick way is to purchase Planks, Shingles and Straw Begging for Farm Bucks if you do not wish to wait for your friends to respond for your requests. Another way is to get these items by using some kind of cheats and hacks, we will be providing quite a few hacks on our site which can help you to get lot of items as many as you want for free Coming soon is our free water hack which you will be able to download from our site to have abandon water supply on your farm :) so stay tuned and don't forget to like our facebook page so that you don't miss this cheat and many more coming after this.
Once you have collected the required items, click on the "Start Building" button at the bottom of the construction Menu.
At this point your trough is almost complete but still you will need some more help from your Neighbors to finish the job. The Shady Trough requires 4 more Builders, so click on the "Ask Friends" button to send some crew requests to your Friends and get some help. As soon as they accept, you will see the spots in the Building Menu begin to fill. If you do not wish to wait for your friends, click the "Hire One" button to purchase crew members with some of your Farm Bucks. Once you have successfully filled all the 4 spots, click on the "Finish Building" button.
It's for your favorite chicken dance :) as your Shady Trough is now complete! In addition to providing an increase to your Animal Population Cap, now your your animals will also use the Shady Trough as a nice place to rest from time to time and don't be hungry all the times :)
Additional Information:
- If you already reached maximum animal cap the Shady Trough will increase your total Animal capacity by 10.
- You can only have 1 Shady Trough on your Farm at a time.
- If you sell or delete your Shady Trough at any time, you can purchase a new frame from the General Store for 10,000 Coins(too many for just the frame I think).
Keep tuned and Happy Farming! every one till next post
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So you get your allowance or money from your side hustle, you're happy! Next thing, you turn around and you're flat broke. And now all you are left with is the (thirty) billion dollar question…
How did this happen?.
Staying on top of your finances while on campus can be hard. But the following are a few tips to help you survive.
1. Create a Budget
A budget is simply a statement showing how you plan to spend your income. Creating a budget starts with being realistic. This means that you are realistic about how much money you currently receive/earn and how much you spend or hope to spend.
This is probably something you're afraid of or have no clue how to begin, but it is one that is super important to maintain financial stability while school.
Let's be honest. No matter how much money you have, it will never be enough to cover every single thing you need to buy. So budgeting is one key way to ensuring that you spend your money on the things that truly matter to you.
Document everything you spend your money on, from data to hair to food to clothes and stationery, all while being realistic with your current income.
This helps you take charge of what exactly you want to spend and sticking to it helps reduce impulse spending on things that you don't really value.If you can't save when you earn in thousands, it will be difficult for you to save when you earn millions Click To Tweet
2. Save, Save, Save!!!
Your allowance might be small, but truth be told, if you can't save when you earn N20,000, it will probably be difficult for you to save when you earn N20,000,000. This is because your expenses and tastes will inevitably rise in response to your new income. In light of this, the best time to start saving is now!
My favorite tip to share for saving is to open a savings account and refuse an ATM Card and Mobile or Internet Banking for it.
Transfer a certain percentage of ALL the income you get, (including the money you lobby out of relatives, yes, even that) into that account. This makes it difficult to access the money at will.
Another option is to use a piggy bank. A lot of small businesses make and sell beautifully designed ones to order. Put some money into the box and only open it for emergencies or to invest.
Finally, you don't have to do everything. You don't have to go to every concert, buy every dress, or eat at every restaurant. I promise you that you won't die if you don't do it all in one month. Pay attention to your budget.
3. Budget money for fun things
Include in your budget an amount of money for the fun things you love to do and buy. If something extra comes up that is not contained in your budget, politely decline and if necessary include it in your budget for the next month.
Spread out these kinds of purchases over different months. For instance, you could buy that dress this month, go for the Wizkid concert next month and buy the cute new shoes the month after.
4. Take advantage of Student discounts
Don't be embarrassed to use your Student ID to get the student discount on a movie, event or even products. Look out for these discounts and coupons and make the best of them.
But with everything else in life, moderation is key. Don't splurge on everything simply because the word "Discount" is attached to it.
5. Get a Side Hustle
Can you make wigs, create content, draw, do makeup, code, etc? Then get a side hustle – Sharpen your skills and monetize them.
Spread the word out that you have these skills and confidently charge money for them. This would serve as an extra source of income for you.
6. Flee Debt!
You're too young to be in debt. Try not to borrow, especially if it is to satisfy your consumption. Live within your means.
Not only do unpaid debts make your relationships sour, it also reduces the amount of money you have to spend on yourself when you receive your next income, making you run out of money early and pulling you back into debt. See, it's a vicious cycle.
If you must borrow – please try to pay back as soon as possible. Don't hide from your debtors – be transparent, this ensures that if you ever need to borrow again, you are creditworthy enough for friends to comfortably lend you money.
Whatever you do, run away from debt!
7. Already up to your neck in debts?
Don't worry – Create a space in your budget for the repayment of these debts. Split up all your debt into manageable bits.
Create a plan to repay and discuss this plan with your debtors. Back up your words with action and ensure that you pay back as planned.
I wish you the absolute best as you SLAY your financial goals!
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