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On-premises installation
The on-premises installation (the "Application") is a standalone version of Structurizr that can be run locally on your own server, and includes the majority of the features found in the cloud version. The key difference is the security model. Where workspaces on the cloud service are private by default, workspaces on the on-premises installation are open by default.
Please see the pricing page for pricing and to see the difference in feature set.
Licensing and download process
The Application is licensed, not sold, to you by Structurizr Limited for use strictly in accordance with the terms of the End User License Agreement at the bottom of this page. By licensing the Application, Structurizr Limited grants you a license to install and use the Application on your own server. Free licenses are granted on a perpetual basis, with some features unavailable. Paid licenses are also granted on a perpetual license, although you will only have access to software updates for the duration of a valid subscription.
Each on-premises license will be associated with a user account on structurizr.com, so you will need to sign up for a free account before purchasing. After purchase, the license key and downloads of the on-premises installation are available on a self-service basis, from your structurizr.com dashboard, using the On-premises installation link.
The on-premises installation is a Java EE web application, packaged as a
.war file for deployment into any compatible Java EE server, such as Apache Tomcat.
1 Download
The on-premises installation is available to download from your dashboard using the On-premises installation link.
Please note that you must have already purchased a license for the on-premises installation or have started a free trial.
The file you download will be named
structurizr-onpremises-xxxx.war, where
xxxx refers to the build number.
2 Create the Structurizr data directory
The Structurizr on-premises installation stores all data on the file system, so you first need to create a directory somewhere for this purpose. We'll refer to this directory as the "Structurizr data directory".
3 Create a configuration file
Inside the Structurizr data directory, create a file called
structurizr.properties containing your license key as follows,
which is also available by clicking On-premises installation link on your dashboard.
structurizr.license={license key}
For example:
4 Deployment
There are a number of ways to deployment the Structurizr on-premises web application, for example using a Docker container or a standalone Apache Tomcat server.
4.1 Deployment via a Docker container
For the purposes of testing and trialling the on-premises installation, deployment via a Docker container is probably the most straightforward.
Assuming that you have Docker installed and running, run the following command, replacing
/path/to/structurizrDataDirectory as appropriate:
docker run -it --rm -p 8080:8080 -v /path/to/structurizr-onpremises-xxxx.war:/usr/local/tomcat/webapps/ROOT.war -v /path/to/dataDirectory:/usr/local/structurizr structurizr/tomcat
After starting the Docker container, you should be able to navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
Please note that the
structurizr/tomcat Docker image is for testing purposes only, and is NOT recommended for production use.
We recommend that you create your own secured/hardened image.
4.2 Deployment into a standalone Apache Tomcat server
Here are some basic instructions that assume you are using a freshly downloaded version of Apache Tomcat.
In the instructions that follow,
TOMCAT_HOME refers to the location of the Apache Tomcat installation.
The pre-requisites for deploying Structurizr into Apache Tomcat are as follows:
4.2.1 Copy the WAR file
Copy the
structurizr-onpremises-xxxx.war file
TOMCAT_HOME/webapps/ROOT.war. The on-premises installation must be installed as the root web application.
Delete the existing
ROOT directory if it exists.
4.2.2 Configuration
You then need to tell Structurizr the location of the data directory. One way to do this is to create a file called
ROOT.xml in the
TOMCAT_HOME/conf/Catalina/localhost directory
with the following content, replacing
/path/to/structurizrDataDirectory as appropriate.
<Context> <Environment name="structurizr/dataDirectory" value="/path/to/structurizrDataDirectory" type="java.lang.String"/> </Context>
Alternatively, you can specify the Structurizr data directory via an environment variable, called
STRUCTURIZR_DATA_DIRECTORY, or a JVM system property called
After starting the Apache Tomcat server, you should be able to navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
Reverse proxies
If you have installed the on-premises installation behind a reverse proxy, be aware that some reverse proxies will add additional HTTP headers, which may cause issues such as the embedded diagram viewer/editor not working.
There are three variants of the on-premises installation that you can download, each with different authentication methods.
1. Form-based login, with a local file-based user store (free and paid)
This variant is configured to use a form-based login (username and password), with the set of users stored in a file called
structurizr.users in the Structurizr data directory (passwords are hashed using bcrypt).
A user with the username of
structurizr and password of
password is created by default.
You can add, remove or modify users as needed. Each line in this file should be in the following format:
{username}={hashed password}
A simple utility page is provided to calculate a bcrypt hashed password at
{structurizr.url}/bcrypt/{password} (e.g. http://localhost:8080/bcrypt/password).
It is also possible to configure a comma separated list of roles for every user, in a file called
structurizr.roles, again in the Structurizr data directory.
Each line in this file should be in the following format:
2. Form-based login, with integration to your LDAP server (paid only)
Integration with your LDAP server is also possible by downloading the LDAP variant of the on-premises installation. To configure your LDAP integration,
place a copy of the
WEB-INF/applicationContext-security-ldap-configuration.xml file into your Structurizr data directory, renamed to
ldap.xml, and modify it as needed.
Some of our customers have successfully integrated the on-premises installation with FreeIPA and Microsoft Active Directory (via the LDAP binding).
If you make any changes to the LDAP configuration, you will need to restart the on-premises installation.
See LDAP server for details on how to configure LDAP.
3. Single sign-on via SAML 2.0 (paid only)
Single sign-on is possible via SAML 2.0 integration with your Identity Provider. Please note that this has only been tested against Auth0 and Microsoft Azure Active Directory so far. After downloading the SAML variant of the on-premises installation, there are four things that need to be done.
- Register the Structurizr on-premises application with your Identity Provider. When doing this, you will need a "Reply URL", which is of the form
- The
structurizr.urlproperty in the
structurizr.propertiesfile should be set to the URL where Structurizr is installed (e.g.
- The
structurizr.saml.entityIdproperty in the
structurizr.propertiesfile should be set to the SAML Entity ID, which is provided by your Identity Provider.
- A copy of your Identity Provider's SAML metadata (XML format) should be saved to a file called
saml-idp-metadata.xmlin your Structurizr data directory.
If you make any changes to the SAML configuration, you will need to restart the on-premises installation.
Authorisation and role-based access to workspaces
By default, all workspaces are accessible by anybody who has access to your Structurizr installation. Anonymous users (not signed in) have read-only access, while authenticated users (signed in) have read-write access.
The security of each workspace is summarised on the dashboard with the following labels:
- Public (accessible to everybody)
- Private (accessible only to specified users)
To restrict access to specific workspaces, click the ... label associated with a workspace to specify the set of users or roles who should have read-only or read-write access. You can also configure the set of users via the Structurizr for Java and .NET client libraries.
There is no auto-update mechanism, so new versions of the Structurizr on-premises installation need to be applied manually.
The cloud service and on-premises installation share a common codebase, so any updates made to the cloud service are
immediately available in the on-premises installation. To update, download a new version of the
.war file, overwrite the existing version and restart your web/application server.
The following parameters can be specified for an on-premises installation, most of which can be provided as environment variables, JVM system properties, or as properties in the
structurizr.properties file.
|Environment variable
|JVM system property
|Data directory
The path to the directory on disk where Structurizr data should be stored.
|(not applicable)
If the Structurizr dashboard is reporting an incorrect URL, which may happen if SSL termination is being handled upstream, this property can be used to override the URL.
|Server-side encryption passphrase
By default, workspace data is stored as plaintext on disk. Setting this property will enable server-side encryption. For better security (and to keep the encryption passphrase away from the encrypted files), we recommend specifying this property as an environment variable or a JVM system property, rather than putting this in the
structurizr.properties file.
You may need to patch your Java installation with the Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files for encryption to work.
|Admin users and/or roles
By default, any authenticated user can create workspaces. If you would like to restrict who can create workspaces, set this property to a comma-separated list of usernames or roles that should have "admin" access.
|PlantUML server URL
The URL of a PlantUML installation (e.g.
|Graphviz integration
Whether the Graphviz integration should be enabled; true or false (default). If you would like to use the Graphviz integration for auto-layout, you will need to install Graphviz on your server (the
dot command must be available from the command line).
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. If you don't see an answer you are looking for, please get in touch.
Can the on-premises version of Structurizr be installed on public cloud IaaS and PaaS services?
The on-premises version was designed to run inside a trusted network environment. Some of our customers have successfully installed it on environments such as the public Microsoft Azure cloud, but we do not recommend this. If you really do want to run the on-premises installation on the public cloud, please ensure that access is suitably restricted.
Can I install the on-premises version more than once?
No, the license covers a single installation.
Can the on-premises installation be clustered for high availability?
No, for deployment simplicity, the on-premises installation has been designed to run on a single server.
Does the on-premises installation require an Internet connection?
No, the on-premises installation runs completely disconnected from the Internet. Furthermore, it doesn't make any requests to the Internet if there is an Internet connection (e.g. to check for updates).
End User License Agreement
Structurizr Limited grants you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to download, install, evaluate and use the Application strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
You agree not to, and you will not permit others to:
license, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, disclose or otherwise commercially exploit the Application or make the Application available to any third party.
modify, make derivative works of, disassemble, decrypt, reverse compile or reverse engineer any part of the Application.
remove, alter or obscure any proprietary notice (including any notice of copyright or trademark) of Structurizr Limited or its affiliates, partners, suppliers or the licensors of the Application.
Intellectual Property
The Application, including without limitation all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights are, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive property of Structurizr Limited.
Modifications to Application
Structurizr Limited reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Application or any service to which it connects, with or without notice and without liability to you.
Updates to Application
Structurizr Limited may from time to time provide enhancements or improvements to the features/functionality of the Application, which may include patches, bug fixes, updates, upgrades and other modifications ("Updates").
Updates may modify or delete certain features and/or functionalities of the Application. You agree that Structurizr Limited has no obligation to (i) provide any Updates, or (ii) continue to provide or enable any particular features and/or functionalities of the Application to you.
You further agree that all Updates will be (i) deemed to constitute an integral part of the Application, and (ii) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Updates will only be made available for the duration specified in your license key.
The Application allows you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Application, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.
Third-Party Services
The Application may display, include or make available third-party content (including data, information, applications and other products services) or provide links to third-party websites or services ("Third-Party Services").
You acknowledge and agree that Structurizr Limited shall not be responsible for any Third-Party Services, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality or any other aspect thereof. Structurizr Limited does not assume and shall not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity for any Third-Party Services.
Third-Party Services and links thereto are provided solely as a convenience to you and you access and use them entirely at your own risk and subject to such third parties' terms and conditions.
Term and Termination
This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by you or Structurizr Limited.
This Agreement will terminate immediately, without prior notice from Structurizr Limited, in the event that you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. You may also terminate this Agreement by deleting the Application and all copies thereof from your mobile device or from your computer.
Upon termination of this Agreement, you shall cease all use of the Application and delete all copies of the Application from your mobile device or from your computer.
Termination of this Agreement will not limit any of Structurizr Limited's rights or remedies at law or in equity in case of breach by you (during the term of this Agreement) of any of your obligations under the present Agreement.
You agree to indemnify and hold Structurizr Limited and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners and licensors (if any) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, which arise or result from your use of the Application, your breach of any terms and conditions of this Agreement, or your use of the Application in violation of any applicable law or regulation by (or knowingly and actively assisted by) you.
Structurizr Limited agrees to indemnify and hold you harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, which arise or result from claim that your use of the Application (excluding your own Content) infringes or violates any copyright or patent.
No Warranties
The Application is provided to you "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, Structurizr Limited, on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Application, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, Structurizr Limited provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Application will meet your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.
Without limiting the foregoing, neither Structurizr Limited nor any Structurizr Limited's provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Application, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Application will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Application; or (iv) that the Application, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of Structurizr Limited are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of or limitations on implied warranties or the limitations on the applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
Limitation of Liability
Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur, the entire liability of Structurizr Limited and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Agreement and your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Application.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Structurizr Limited or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, for loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, for loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Application, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Application, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Agreement), even if Structurizr Limited or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under this Agreement shall not effect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall be the waiver of a breach constitute waiver of any subsequent breach.
Amendments to this Agreement
Structurizr Limited reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If a revision is material we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Application after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Application.
Governing Law
The laws of Jersey, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of the Application. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us.
Entire Agreement
The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Structurizr Limited regarding your use of the Application and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Structurizr Limited.
You may be subject to additional terms and conditions that apply when you use or purchase other Structurizr Limited's services, which Structurizr Limited will provide to you at the time of such use or purchase.


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Aug. 17, 2017 (MedicalXpress) -- Women who live in areas with higher levels of outdoor light at night may be at higher risk for breast cancer than those living in areas with lower levels, according to a large long-term study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The link was stronger among women who worked night shifts.
The study will be published online Aug. 17, 2017, in Environmental Health Perspectives.
"In our modern industrialized society, artificial lighting is nearly ubiquitous. Our results suggest that this widespread exposure to outdoor lights during nighttime hours could represent a novel risk factor for breast cancer," said lead author Peter James, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School's Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, who did the work while a research fellow in the Departments of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at Harvard Chan School.
Previous studies have suggested that exposure to light at night may lead to decreased levels of the hormone melatonin, which can disrupt circadian rhythms -- our internal "clocks" that govern sleepiness and alertness -- and, in turn, lead to increased breast cancer risk.
READ MORE: MedicalXpress

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Tim Cook (CEO of Apple, Inc.) is the one who has tweaked the "Mac OS X" to the next level or I should say to the advanced level, which was never done before. Apple launched an update for the tenth version of Mac OS X called OS X 10.9 Mavericks. No doubt, this time Apple bundled some interesting and newer features in OS X 10.9 Mavericks, as well as upgraded some existing apps. In simpler words, I can say that the new OS X 10.9 Mavericks is full of surprises. It doesn't end here, to show the World what they have got, the brand new Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks is available for free to download from Apple's Mac App Store.
Continually, to support the latest version of OS X, the Mac App Store is also updated. Not only that, hundreds of various new apps are added to the Mac App Store that are worth checking out. However, we all are habituated to download only that apps which are available for free of cost. Just think for a second, if free version can provide you everything then paid version never exists! Indeed, the paid apps gives an access to an extra-ordinary features that gives precise and desired output.
Like Google Play Store, the Apple's App Library doesn't own millions of apps. The Mac App Store comprises of thousand of apps so it's quite to choose best Paid apps for Mac Computer. But, as a beginner Mac users, one might wonder which apps are worth buying or downloading. While sometimes, experts also need suggestions in buying paid apps for Mac. Taking all types of users in consideration, we have compiled a list of 20 best Paid apps for Mac that worth to buy. Take a look at that!
20 Best Paid Apps for MAC That Worth To Buy
Want to deal different types of documents candidly, then you must need "Pages". Pages app is an alternative to Microsoft Word. It's a powerful word-processor for Mac Computers and laptops comes with various customizing features. Using this app, one can easily convert mail files to page documents, word documents or PDFs and later on customize them using inbuilt templates or custom templates.
No doubt that "Adobe Photoshop" is the best tool for drawing and flipping graphics. But, unfortunately, it's not available for Mac. Not to worry, obviously, we have an alternative called "iDraw". It's a special tool for vector drawing, which offers variety of vector tools. It comprises of different Brushes and Pencil tools for drawing and sketching, Shape Creation tools, Powerful Pen tool for custom shapes, Canvas Styles, Multi-color support and much more.
Need help in creating Websites on Mac? Get the "RapidWeaver" on your system, which allows you to create stunning and eye-catching Websites in a few minutes. It's like your assistant, just you have to give instructions and it will do its work flawlessly. Once you are ready with your Website design and content, you can publish either to an FTP/SFTP server with just one click. Creating Websites have been much easier like never before.
Contacts management is really a tough task. Actually, we all are habituated to store contacts anywhere at anytime and when we need it urgently, we can't remember the place where we have stored. You can overcome this issue using a native "Address Book" app on your Mac, where you can store and sync all the contacts easily. But, it still lacks in good style and advanced features. So, here is the "Cobook Contacts", which replaces your native app externally and automatically sync "Address Book" data.
Cobook is easily accessible from the top menu bar; click on it and you'll get a minimalistic and attractive drop down menu, which shows the list of all the contacts. Quite interesting – the app comes with Social Media Integration, which gives an easy access to all the Social Profiles for a particular contact. Privacy is also one of the main features in it!
Reading feeds is your daily habit or you belong to the category of serious RSS users? Then, you can't stay away from "Readkit" app. Every time, navigating to the specific Website for reading latest news is not appropriate for all because remembering the URL of all the sites is not an easy task. However, if you have Readkit app installed on your system then you can read all RSS feeds offline. Just subscribe to your all favorite feeds and start receiving them in your specific folders, while you can also import your existing subscriptions via OPML. "Readkit is the best offline RSS feeds reader."
Spreadsheet provides an easy and convenient way to store data. Numbers app for Mac allows to create spreadsheets with an amazing look. The app looks like the combination of "Microsoft Excel" and Microsoft PowerPoint", which includes pre-defined templates for home budget, checklist, invoice, mortgage calculator, and more. Similar way, you can also add and resize tables, 2D & 3D charts, text, and images anywhere. It's a one type of data analyzer uniquely and systematically.
Record your memories in a digital way using "Day One" app. The app provides clean and minimalist interface to record your moments in a journaling way. Put your text and photographic data combinedly in one place for a faster access. To keep your journal personal, the app provides password security and also avails iCloud synchronization.
The alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint is "Keynote", which allows you to create Presentations and Slideshows easily. The app comes with 30 latest themes to choose from and various other tools to give an amazing look to your Presentations. Seeing through audience perspective, you can see live on-canvas previews and make changes accordingly. Surprisingly, Keynote files can be converted into Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF, QuickTime, HTML, and image files, to run on any machine.
Forgetting things is really annoying, right? But, if we have a task manager, which reminds us to do specific task on a specific time then ultimately, the task will be completed without fail! "Things" app for the Mac, allows you to manage all the tasks that to be covered by the end of the day in the Today's list. At the end of the day, you can mark completed tasks; while uncompleted tasks will be automatically shifted to the "Daily Review" list and later-on, you can also reschedule tasks. Finally, you can focus on today tasks as well as future tasks conveniently.
Keeping the record of all the expenditure is really a great habit to control the flow of money. However, to keep the data safe, we usually use a Computer or laptop; but it's impossible to enter record at the same time of buying anything. To overcome this problem, you can definitely use the phone and later-on you can sync data on desktops and laptops. The app named "You Need a Budget 4" allows you to keep an eye on a budget and accordingly, you can judge saving and spending on the basis of four simple rules. Install on your Mac's to stay updated directly via the Phone with Cloud Sync.
No machine has internal support for playing all the formats of audio and video. For that , we definitely need a third-party app. The "Boom" app for Mac plays both audio and video with a louder and better volume than any other app. You can play any music and video files found in the iTunes library on your Mac and on the disk. It also provides equalizer to create custom sound presets for the system.
Customize your desktop by putting-up beautiful "Live Wallpaper". Also, for real-time integration, you can put a live clock and weather forecast too. Not only that, the app currently offers 24 themes to choose from and each theme is associated with a unique layout, clock, text, and weather forecast. So, what are you waiting for? Start customizing your desktop background today!
Cleaning hard disk drive is must for any machine. Daily, you can surf and download a lot of junk data on your hard disk drive, but never take out the time to clean it up. So, here is the "Disk Doctor" app for Mac, which free up tons of disk space by cleaning unnecessary files from your hard disk drive. With a few clicks, you can easily clean Applications Caches, Application Logs, Browser Data, Mail Downloads Folder, and others folders too.
While working on different Windows, it's really annoying to resize the particular Window continuously. Split your desktop Window into different sections using "Divvy" app on your Mac to increase the work efficiency. Now, just drag the Window in the Divvy interface and your window will be resized automatically around the boundaries. You can also define your own keyboard shortcuts for managing Windows faster, while you can also access Divvy from anywhere using a custom key.
Give a new look to your static desktop background on your Mac by putting-up live widgets like a beautiful World clock and Weather app. The "Living Earth HD" app offers live cloud coverage, world times and weather forecasts for millions of cities, screensaver and wonderful live wallpaper. The app drives you to the space sitting at home.
iA Writer – yet simple, but powerful text-editor for Mac. It contains features like Focus Mode – which allows users to focus on specific a sentence at a time, Live HTML preview, Auto Markdown, Custom typeface, iCloud support and much more.
Searching files on a Mac or online is much easier using "Alfred" app, like never before. You can create and launch your Workflows immediately using configurable Keywords or hotkeys. Change the interface color as per your mood and you can also create custom themes by choosing colors, fonts, sizes and more. The app is available for free, but it's useless without "Powerpack" option to get the most out it.
Stop fetching frames from your video clips and start using "GIF Brewery" app. GIF Brewery app for Mac provides an interface to create animated GIFs from the your video files. You can also add captions and overlays to your GIF as well as you can customize it to give a spanking look.
While creating an account on the Web, every time you need a strong password to be secure. And obviously, to remember all that passwords is like banging head on keyboard. But, now, you have to remember only one password for all your accounts – It's hard to believe but it's absolutely true. "1Password" app for Mac generates a strong and unique passwords for every site you visit. Indeed, the strong passwords are hard to guess because it's made up using the combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
The app not only generates secure passwords, but also store them all in an encrypted database. Finally, you can store all your personal information including credit card and bank details safely and securely. You can also sync your data between Apple devices, too. So, get this app and stop giving stress to your mind!
Apart from our normal life, the digital life is still necessary. To make your digital life simpler, here is the "GoodDay" app; which comes with various Social Media apps and Email clients – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Flickr, Pinterest, Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo – as well as you can keep track of notes, tasks, expenses, and a journal. Get access to all these apps in one place!
Finally, here I wrap my list of 20 Best Paid Apps for Mac that worth to buy. So, what do you think about it, do you like the list or not? Which are the best Paid apps for Mac according to you from the above list and Why? Be frank and tell us via the comments. In case, I have missed any of your favorite apps then I would surely like to hear it from you.


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Jking1 avait besoin d'un nouveau design de packaging et a lancé un concours sur 99designs.
Un gagnant a été sélectionné de 22 designs proposés par 3 designers freelance.
Blazing Products
We are a manufacturer of patented products for the irrigation and landscape lighting industries. We design products that help installation contractors install faster and more efficiently.
We are looking to create new packaging for our best selling product, the Blazing Saddle (http://www.blazingproducts.com/prod…addle.html).
We have designed a bag template that will be easier for our customers to use in the field and we want to freshen up our look with the new bag. We would like to keep it in the same general feel as our other recent packaging and literature. I've included a template for the bag, our current bag art (different bag and dimensions from this project),a picture of the current bag with parts in it, our most recent literature (this and other products), the packaging of our most recent products, and our logo for use on this project.
The new bag that you will be designing for is 20" wide by 14" tall with an extra 1/2" on the top that is a zip lock seal. The 20" width is divided into two pockets. One pocket is 12", one is 8" wide. The actual bag is clear, so if you want to play with negative space, the parts will show through.
Our current design is very cold, solid and rigid. We are looking to add more flow and emotion to it. We have traditionally used the frutiger font (also included), but we are open to new fonts.
Our Logo is PMS 109C. We also use a green PMS 7483 lately. Please check our website (blazingproducts.com) as well.
Please keep in mind that this is going to be printed on a plastic bag, so please do not use photos or other design elements that won't print well to the final plastic bag.
We would like the final product to be an editable illustrator file (we are still using CS3) and include any extra illustrator files or photoshop files that are included in the final design. We also require the rights to change the final design as we see necessary and to use the design files and ideas and incorporate them into literature, web use, or any other needs we have for them.


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VA-94 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Bombing Squadron VB-99 on 1 July 1943 but redesignated as VB-20 on 15 October 1943.
- 31 August 1944: The squadrons first combat action involved an attack on the Bonin Islands.
- September 1944: The squadron participated in pre-invasion strikes on Palau Islands and provided air support for the invasion of Peleliu.
- October 1944: Squadron aircraft participated in air strikes against Okinawa, Formosa and Luzon.
- 24 October 1944: The squadron participated in the Battle for Leyte Gulf. VB-20s SB2Cs flew sorties against a powerful Japanese surface force in the Sibuyan Sea. These attacks contributed to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the two largest battleships in the world. The following squadron personnel were awarded the Navy Cross for this action: Ensigns M. E. Adams, R. J. Barnes, H. A. Koster, R. D. Olson, M. T. Ross, and D. D. J. Spanagel; Lieutenant (jg)s P. P. Cook, J. M. Glynn, R. D. Reed, J. P. Trytten, and J. E. Tsarnas; Lieutenants W. N. Christensen, J. S. Cooper, H. C. Hogan, R. E. Moore, R. D. Warner and R. S. Wilcox; and Commander R. E. Riera.
- 25 October 1944: Squadron aircraft were part of the Fast Carrier Task Force that attacked the Japanese carrier force in the Battle of Cape Engano. Four Japanese carriers were sunk during this engagement. The following squadron personnel were awarded the Navy Cross for their actions during the Battle of Cape Engano: Ensigns H. C. Bearden, D. F. Hughes, C. Z. Stevens III, and W. P. Wright; Lieutenant (jg) W. C. Phtilla; Lieutenants W. W. Anderson, C. Burkhart and L. C. Flynt; and Commander R. E. Riera.
- November 1944: Squadron aircraft flew strikes against a Japanese troop convoy in Ormoc Bay, Leyte and enemy positions on Luzon.
- December 1944: The squadron participated in strikes flown against Luzon.
- January 1945: Squadron aircraft flew strikes against Luzon, Formosa, Hong Kong, and Japanese convoys in South China Sea and Okinawa.
- 12 January 1945: The following squadron personnel were awarded the Silver Star medal for action against a Japanese cruiser protecting a convoy of cargo ships: Lieutenants W. N. Christensen and W. W. Anderson and Lieutenant (jg) H. Rubner.[1]


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What happens when a discount chain comes to town?
``It was devastating the first year,'' says Ken Warren, store manager at Aubuchon Hardware on Main Street in Derry, N.H. ``People would stop, roll down their windows, and yell: `Where's Wal-Mart?' ''
That was in the summer of 1992. But Mr. Warren has discovered that discounters are not invincible. ``We've bounced back,'' he says.
Aubuchon has risen to the Wal-Mart challenge by offering free home delivery, staying open longer, preassembling bicycles and lawnmowers, and increasing the variety of the product line.
The little hardware store, which is part of a New England chain, is using the right tactics, according to Iowa State University economics professor Kenneth Stone. He gives up to 100 seminars a year around the United States on how small businesses can compete against the discount giants.
Among his suggestions:
* Find holes in the discounter's merchandise mix. For example, discounters tend to be weak in athletic apparel and brand-name footwear. Drop items for which you can't compete and beef up other product lines.
* Longer hours. ``Would Wal-Mart make it by closing at 5:30 p.m.? If you're not willing to stay open extra hours, you're giving the mass merchandiser 40 percent of your business,'' Professor Stone says.
* Accept returns. Discounters have a very liberal return policy; local merchants often don't. ``Over a $5 item, you can lose a customer for life, and he'll bad-mouth your store to others,'' Stone says.
* Better service. Offer free delivery. Train staff on the products. ``Wal-Mart usually has nobody who can explain to you the difference between choosing one item over another,'' Stone says. ``Wal-Mart gives the impression of better service by having a `Greeter' at the front door. And each employee is taught to take you to an item, not to point at it. Local store employees sometimes get busy and don't even acknowledge the presence of a customer.''
* Sell for less. Local merchants often have better prices. ``The impression is the opposite because Wal-Mart is a master at variable pricing,'' Stone says. ``Out of 75,000 items, only around 500 to 600 are actually cheaper than the local competition. People wrongly assume that if the most visible items are less expensive, everything sells for less.''


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The process is so tiring."The most visible difference now is the cost-trimming at each of the networks and studios.There are fewer pilots being readied than in recent years (though some of that is being offset by more off-season orders), many more are being shot in less expensive locales with alluring tax incentives, and network and studio execs are demanding that even top talent lower their fees in ways that would have been unheard of earlier in the decade.At 72 ordered pilots, the nets are significantly below the 100-plus pilot heights of 2005, 2006 and 2007. But the total is up from the 61 greenlighted at the same time last year.It's business as usual at CBS as well as at ABC, which returned to filming pilots in the regular springtime frame after pushing pilot production last year to summer because of the strike.Fox has been the most committed to year-round programming and has only nine pilots for May consideration.NBC, which also ordered several pilots off-season, is back in the game after mostly stumbling with the direct-to-series approach last year. The network's tally of 11 pilots also reflects its decreased needs for fall, when the 10 p.m. hour will be surrendered to a Jay Leno-hosted talk show.Last year's pilot season was scarred by the effects of the strike. This year's cycle has been impacted by the economic crisis."There is great collective consciousness of cost-effectiveness this pilot season," Warner Bros. TV's Peter Roth says.The broadcast networks had talked about curbing costs for years, only to throw financial restraint out the window when chasing a project they wanted."This year, the networks are showing great discipline on the financial side and are being more open than ever about cost-saving efforts on each pilot," 20th TV chairman Dana Walden says.After rising steadily each year to an average of $6 million-$6.5 million last season, budgets for drama pilots this year were flat or down to $5 million-$5.5 million, with networks also lowering license fees. For series, the budget cuts are running several hundred thousand dollars an episode.The trims have hit both above and below the line.Talent deal-making is so tough now that actors across the board have been offered fees below their normal quotes."The quotes of the past that reflected the inflated marketplace are no longer relevant and applicable," a top studio exec says.Below the line, savings comes mainly from moving productions outside Los Angeles, especially on the more costly drama side.At 20th TV, only one drama pilot, the Dave Hemingson hour for ABC, is being shot in L.A."We are always balancing the creative needs of the shows with the economic realities of the business," 20th TV chairman Gary Newman says.Fox's "Da Vinci Code"-style "Masterwork" will film in Prague because it's a globe-trotting adventure -- and it doesn't hurt that the Czech Republic offers a Euro backdrop at a far lower cost than locations in Western Europe.Meanwhile, Fox's "Maggie Hill" will be shot in Toronto as a stand-in for New York for budget reasons.Canada, once a location reserved for cable movies and lower-budget sci-fi series, is becoming a major draw for broadcasters with its lucrative tax incentives and exchange rate.However, studio execs stress that going to Canada to shoot a pilot doesn't mean an entire series will be shot there. With the pilot-to-series ratio dishearteningly low, producers are looking to lower their financial exposure in deficiting a pilot that likely won't be picked up.Within the U.S., popular locations for pilot shoots this year include Atlanta, Baltimore and Detroit, all for tax incentive reasons. California's recent passage of incentives might be a boon for cable series, but not for broadcast TV production.Producers are learning to do more with less in these leaner times, adopting lessons from last year's strike-ravaged pilot season."Last year, when we were pressed against the wall with little time, it showed us what we are capable of doing in producing our pilots efficiently," CBS Par's David Stapf says. "It forced us to be creative, and that success is comforting because there is no reason we can't do it again."In addition to imposing restraint on the business side, the recession has played a role in creative choices."The networks normally would develop a core number of projects that are safe bets and then would order a few scripts that are out of the box," a studio executive says. "When the belt-tightening started, the first thing that went away were the fringe projects."Procedurals -- crime, medical and legal -- dominate the nets' drama pilot orders. In addition to being safe bets that have thrived in previous downturns, it reflects what worked this past fall: CBS' breakout "The Mentalist," a crime procedural.Things are a little different on the comedy side. Multicamera projects are on fire at CBS, but other nets again are enamored with more expensive single-camera laffers.Everyone, though, is searching for the next generation of multicamera comedy.20th TV is looking to duplicate the success of its CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother," filmed on multiple sets with no live audience, with the similarly shot "Two Dollar Beer."Sony is making the most aggressive push of any studio in the comedy area, putting almost all of its eggs -- eight out of nine pilots -- in the half-hour basket. Six of the eight are multicamera."There is a real opportunity to have a resurgence of multicamera comedy on television," Sony TV's Zack Van Amburg says.The studio's CBS comedy pilot "The Fish Tank," originally developed as a single-camera, was converted into multi upon request from the CBS.Recession woes also are a recurring theme in the loglines of pilots, mostly on the comedy side, with such projects as ABC's "Canned," about friends losing their jobs on the same day; a half-hour starring Kelsey Grammer as a Wall Street executive losing his job; and "This Little Piggy," about adult siblings moving in with their older brother after falling on hard times.In another recession-flavored trend, the 1980s -- the decade of the last major recession -- also are back.Although NBC pulled the plug on "Lost in the 80s," remakes of '80s movies "Parenthood," "The Witches of Eastwick" and the miniseries "V" are moving ahead at NBC and ABC. Even the CW is going retro with the "Gossip Girl" spinoff "Lily," set in 1980s Los Angeles.Six years into the Iraq War, veterans also are popular characters, with a number of pilots -- including NBC's "Day One" and "Mercy," CBS' "House Rules" and USA's "Operating Instructions" -- featuring them as leads.And on the heels of one of the most intriguing presidential campaigns to date, the Beltway proved a hot drama setting for CBS' "House Rules," ABC's "Inside the Box" and CW's "Body Politic."In another trend, former execs-turned-producers are making a strong showing.Sony TV-based Tantamount, Eric Tannenbaum's company with Kim Tannenbaum and writer Mitch Hurwitz, boasts five pilots, more than half of Sony's haul. Also landing multiple projects: Lloyd Braun and Gail Berman's BermanBraun (four) and Jamie Tarses' FanFare (two, including the pushed ABC comedy "Planet Lucy").This pilot season was marked by NBC and ABC merging operations with their sibling studios. The restructuring was done after scripts already were ordered, but perhaps it is a sign of things to come that after the merger, NBC picked up only two pilots from an outside supplier -- both from Sony."We see this as a great opportunity -- fewer studios are selling to each network," Sony TV's Jamie Erlicht says of the consolidation. "I think closing the doors to all outside suppliers would mean closing the doors of the networks."Sony and WBTV landed pilots at each of the Big Four networks (NBC picked up WBTV's "Legally Mad" before the December network-studio merger).CBS proved the most adventurous, greenlighting pilots not only from the two indies but also from studios affiliated with a competitive network: the comedy "The Karenskys," produced by Universal Media Studios, and "House Rules," from ABC Studios. The season also marked a big shift from film to digital production and from SAG to AFTRA, which for the first time emerged as the dominating actors union, representing more than 70% of the projects.The shift was triggered by the uncertainty surrounding SAG's TV/theatrical contract with the producers and the threat of a strike.To get an AFTRA affiliation for their pilots, studios had to opt to shoot them digitally. With improvements in digital technology like lighter cameras and the added advantages of easy digital effects, it might well be the way of the future, 20th TV's Newman says. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Nellie Andreeva firstname.lastname@example.com @thr AP email@example.com @thr


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My name is Kristeen Chambers, I am the first grade teacher at Cavendish Town Elementary School. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in Cavendish. My husband and I have been Cavendish residents for the past 18 years, and have had two boys go through school at CTES. I received my teaching degree through Johnson State College. Prior to being hired at CTES I was a 3rd-5th grade teacher in Springfield for twelve years. This is my second year teaching at CTES.
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About Me
I'm MaryEllen Giombetti (you can call me MEG)
I'm a dynamo in the gym, a wizard in the kitchen, and a dog lover pretty much everywhere.
A bit about my fitness story
MaryEllen Giombetti, ISSA-CFT, SFN
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (International Sports Sciences Association)
- Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition (International Sports Sciences Association)
- Practical Yoga (Academy of Holistic Fitness)
- CPR & AED Certified (American Heart Association)
- BA (Syracuse University)
I'm a regular person. I love cheese and pastries – and I EAT them. We probably have a lot in common (especially the cheese).
Even though I grew up playing sports, eventually life got in the way. By 29, I was in the worst shape of my life. I hated how I felt and looked so I decided to do something about it: I lost more than 24 pounds by rediscovering my passion for sports and fitness.
That's when I decided to get "wicked smaht" and enroll in the International Sports Sciences Association's (ISSA) program to become a fitness trainer. Then I did something super crazy – I QUIT MY OFFICE JOB! I wanted something more. So in 2009, I traded my power suits for empowerment and went after it.
That's how EMPOWERED by MEG started. I changed my life, and I couldn't be happier. Because now I can help you change your life too! One fun workout, one healthy meal, at a time.
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How often do you work out?
I average about 8 individual or group sessions a day. But my focus is to motivate and monitor my clients, and I can't do that if I'm doing burpees or benching my bodyweight at the same time they are.
So, I schedule myself as a client about 5 times a week. I create a plan for myself just as I would for my clients, and I stick to it. Sometimes it's a full body workout, a combo of running and yoga, or a bootcamp style workout.
What do you eat?
Real food. I even eat chocolate and drink alcohol. Just not all the time. I LOVE to cook and revamp recipes that aren't traditionally healthy so you can feel good about eating them. During the week I eat "clean" and plan meals that are made of lean proteins and lots of fresh veggies and fruits. I limit my grains to more of the ancient style ones like quinoa, farro, and spelt. Though when it's time to visit Mom, you know I'm not turning down that lasagna.
What's your training style and nutrition philosophy?
That it's possible to have fun while you sweat. That when you find active things you enjoy, you'll keep up with it. I'm also a firm believer in what I call functional fitness, or moving in ways that are natural. For instance, if you sit down and get up, that's a squat. Boom. You did it.
When it comes to nutrition, I encourage my clients to focus on food they can find in nature. If you're going to eat something out of a box, make sure you can pronounce the ingredients. If you can't, it's probably not the best choice. I don't believe in DIETS!!! That's a crappy way to live. Here's what works: 80% of the time do good things for your body, like move more and eat real food. The other 20% of the time? Ease up and enjoy a day off or an ice cream sundae.
How do I lose *this*? (finger pointing or hand gesture)
Pick a place and just start. Don't try to do everything all at once. Whether it's focusing on making better food choices or going for a nice walk every other day, you can start doing something today that will make a BIG difference tomorrow, and in the days following.
Whatever you choose to do, be consistent because small change does add up. Don't be afraid to ask for help and enlist the help of a professional (hopefully, me). Set goals to keep you focused, and implement strategies that hold you accountable. And don't forget to reward yourself for staying the course, it can be a great motivator.
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Musings about Leadership, Decision Making, and Competitive Strategy
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Resolving Team Conflict
In Warren Bennis' terrific book, Organizing Genius, he suggests a simple method for intervening productively when conflict emerges within a team. He learned the method from Robert Taylor at Xerox PARC. Taylor used to refer to Class 1 and Class 2 disagreements. In a Class 1 disagreement, the "combatants" cannot even fully explain the other sides' position. In a Class 2 disagreement, the parties can clearly articulate the other side's views. When a conflict emerged, Taylor would urge group members to shift toward Class 2. In other words, he would ask them to articulate clearly and concisely the other side's point of view. That method seemed to take the temperature down a bit, and it often helped pave the way toward a resolution. Bennis argues that it helped the members find common ground. Moreover, he explains that it may have used the principle of cognitive dissonance to Taylor's advantage. In other words, the simple act of understanding and then stating the other side's position and rationale may have made opposing members more likely to embrace key elements of it.
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text: It's been more than a year since Action Fiction! started hosting professional actors performing the stories of local writers, and in that time the show has presented unusually high-caliber work in places as awesome as the William Westerfeld Mansion and atop Oakland's Tribune Tower. As with the last show (its anniversary, at which the actors performed a screenplay), Thursday will be sort of at home: Chicken John's warehouse Chez Poulet (which, as you might know, is just the place for such things). Featuring stories by writers as diverse as sci-fi master Terry Bisson, avant-garde poet, novelist, editor, and professor Maxine Chernoff, and fiction badass (and SF Weekly contributor) Benjamin Wachs (who is one of the curators, along with Scott Lambridis and W. Ross Ayers), the night promises to hit every part of the palette — and certainly won't lack for pomp.


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My intent is to explain the "how" of this framework, not in extensively difficult terms, but as I understand its application. Since I am blessed with very little mathematical bent, acceptance of the part of this which relies on a computer, was for me, a leap of faith. This was not a major problem for me, as I am convinced of the feasability and applicability of this particular mode of study. I ask you to appreciate this acceptance and proceed with me from this point, believing that understanding the innermost technical workings of this method is not integral to understanding its value and application.
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I just finished watching the Steve Jobs-Bill Gates fireside chat at the All Things Digital Executive Conference, sponsored by Dow Jones. It has been more than 20 years since these two people have been on the same stage together, and some of the moments were hilarious. It was also funny to watch the video from 1983 (the Macintosh Software Dating Game). But the real value in watching the entire program was the vision of these two pioneers of the future of personal computer technology (and other post-PC devices). What impressed me was that these two geniuses don't have a clear picture of where we will be in ten years, but they are both excited to take us there! It is also obvious that these two people have passion about what they do, and this passion is what drives them: not the money, but the act of creation, of "inventing the future" (to quote Alan Kay).
That reminded me of a statement made by Thomas Friedman in The World is Flat: CQ + PQ > IQ (Curiosity plus Passion is greater than IQ) in the learning process. As I look at my work on ePortfolios, I feel a real disconnect between my vision of the ePortfolio as a way to document the story of deep learning, and the pervasive implementation of ePortfolios as a source of data for accountability and accreditation. As I quoted Hartnell-Young and Morriss in an earlier blog entry, portfolios created for this purpose "tend to be heavy with documentation but light on passion."
As I wrap up my current study on ePortfolios in secondary education, I know what I want to study next: this issue of passion, or framed a little less suggestively, excitement, flow and engagement. When I talked with students last year, I heard more excitement in the students' voices when they talked about their use of MySpace than their use of the academic tools. If part of the problem in education today is that many students are bored and see no relevance in schools, I want to find examples of where students are excited about learning, using ePortfolios as a way to demonstrate that excitement for learning. Maybe those places are few and far between, but if we are going to change education, we need to change the way students document their own learning. My passion for the last decade (or more) has been ePortfolios, and the related processes that enrich the experience (reflection, digital storytelling). I realize that I have changed my vision from the early days, when I was more focused on assessment and standards-based portfolios. Today, especially due to my travels around the English-speaking world, talking to primarily educators at ePortfolio conferences, my vision has broadened to a more lifelong, life wide perspective. ePortfolios aren't just for schools... in fact schooling may be ruining the experience for a lot of learners. I hope that we can find the passion again in documenting, and better yet, celebrating learning within a worldwide community. That is a future worth working toward.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Passion and Future ePortfolios
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Dono Manga is a small village in South of Chad sourrounded by a thick bush. The parish of Dono Manga has 80 out stations which are put in the care of the cathechists. There is no road to reach these outstations. They are all inside a thick bush. There is no other way but drive through the footpaths in order to reach people. During the rainy season it is even worse. Some out stations have to be abandoned because of mud and lakes. Holy Mass in each of these out-stations is attended by not less than 100 people, the majority of which are catecumens. Because of these realities, the mission of Dono Manga is regarded as one of the toughest.
Dono Manga is served by three Comboni Missionaries of which I am one of them. The other two Priests : David Bohnsack 'USA' and Alexandre Canales 'Spain' have a lot of experience working tough missions such as Sudan and Central Africa. I am learning a lot from them. Two kilomtres from our mission, there are 3 missionary sisters of the Sacred Heart from Central America, who run a hospital called St Joseph. The hospital struggles to get medical supplies and has only one doctor who performs major surgeries.
There is no supply of eclectricity from the gorvenment in many parts of Chad. We use solar panels, gaz and coal for energy. However, many villagers use battery lamps and torches. A weekend cinema uses a generator. For their entertainment people beat drums and drink sorghum beer especially on weekends and public holidays. The dominating Church in Dono Manga is Catholic. There are some sects of protestants also present. The Catholic church of Dono Manga is growing rapidly particularly towards the north where there are people who never heard the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These villages need to be reached and evangelized too. At the moment I pray that Almighty God may give me the zeal of St Paul so that I can go out, reach and preach the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to those who never heard it before.
As I was writting this article, I was recuperating from the blow of Malaria. However, that is not what bothered me. My concern was that Matthew 28 :19 is till far from being fulfilled. Therefore, the need for zealous missionaries is still as needed as it was during the times of the Apostles. This message is made clear by pope Francis who on so many occassions, invited Christians to be missionaries.


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Insurance industry is a global industry in modern times. Insurance agencies are running to insure after each and everything that is available under the sun.
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In such a scenario, those people who need insurance the most are not to be left alone, i.e., the senior citizens or the older generations who are more prone to risks, sickness, and disabilities. Seniors insurance has been in the insurance industry for some time now, and there are various forms of seniors insurance services available all around the world. Some of them are:
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Agile Tip #9 – Motivation 2.0
In last month's column of Visual Studio Magazine we talked about Dan Pink's book DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and how it relates to motivating Agile teams.
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Story of Keats and Brawne at Little Theatre
Jan. 1, 2010
KALAMAZOO--Kalamazoo Film Society presents "Bright Star," starring Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw and Paul Schneider Friday through Sunday, Jan. 8-10, in the Little Theatre at Western Michigan University.
Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $5 and $3 for students with a valid ID.
An epic romantic drama in the truest sense, "Bright Star" tells the story of two of literature's most compelling and heartbreaking lovers, the poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Set in early 19th century England, the movie is exquisitely filmed, acted and directed.
Director Jane Campion was nominated for the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival for her work on "Bright Star." The 2009 film is shown in English and has a run time of 120 minutes. It is rated PG.
Parking and directions
The Little Theatre is located at the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Lane on WMU's East Campus. Free off-street parking is available behind the theatre.
For more information, visit kalfilmsociety.net, contact the Kalamazoo Film Society at email@example.com, or call the Little Theatre movie line at (269) 387-8221.
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Bermuda National Trust 'Ultimate Unwind'
In an effort to attract younger members, the Bermuda National Trust is hosting its second annual happy hour event entitled Ultimate Unwind on Friday, August 12, 2011. The event, which takes place at Trust headquarters, Waterville, will feature New Era DJs.
The Bermuda National Trust is very excited to offer the community this opportunity to unwind on a beautiful Trust property.
"Last year's event was a huge success and brought over 50 new memberships to the Trust helping to strengthen our voice in protecting and preserving Bermuda's built heritage and open spaces," notes the event's coordinator, Deanne Hart, who adds, "This year we've had the opportunity to work with a team of nine ACE interns who chose this Trust event as their Summer Community Project."
Korrin Lightbourne and Naeema Fubler lead the team of ACE student interns in selecting entertainment, soliciting sponsors and arranging marketing with the goal of attracting 10 new memberships each to the Trust. Seven of the interns will also have a presence at the event as volunteers.
Executive Director, Jennifer Gray states, "The Trust is extremely appreciative of the ACE Group for its commitment to Bermuda through charitable efforts such as these. We were thrilled to hear that a team of teenagers consider the preservation of Bermuda's unique heritage and precious open spaces vital to a successful Bermuda."
"Their support inspires us to continue our good work and enables us to embrace our young people in the value of the preservation of built and natural heritage."
In addition to a membership drive, this event will serve as a fundraiser to supplement the recent $200,000 cut in funding from Government, create an awareness of Trust initiatives and properties with the community, and promote local talent.
This year's "Go Green" theme will support their Conservation Programme, which is at the core of the Bermuda National Trust's environmental mission.
This programme cares for and manages over 250 acres of nature reserves, gardens, agricultural lands and 13 historic and military cemeteries that we protect in perpetuity, for everyone, forever. The Trust also maintains and protects 57 historic buildings.
"The main goal of this event is to diversify and increase membership for the Trust," advises Deanne Hart, Membership and Development Administrator, who is hoping to attract 100 new members with this initiative.
"We are encouraging our existing members to assist with this drive to bring diversity and youth to the organization. We are hopeful that our faithful members will purchase a ticket or membership for a child, niece, nephew, godchild or grandchild in support of our efforts to embrace the next generation," adds Jennifer Gray.
The $20 admission fee includes one free drink for members. And, those who wish to do so can sign up for an introductory individual membership for an additional $10 as well as their free drink.
Patrons will also have the opportunity to enter to win a basket of fabulous prizes courtesy of Smirnoff, Burrows Lightbourn Ltd., Perrier, John Barritt & Sons Ltd., the Stefanel Group, Flowers by GiMi, Orange Bay Company, New World Wines, Lindo's and the Green House Bermuda.
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The independent music label known as Black Circle Records has released their latest compilation LP, "Eye of the Storm." The record is composed of 12 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 40 minutes, and is the first volume of a planned series of such records from the Black Circle label, first founded in 2012. The LP compilation features performances, lines and rhymes by such singers and rappers as Raseek, Apoc, Bone, Chunky, Nova, and Jah D. A widely varied selection of reggae and Caribbean rap tracks full of groove, soul and spirit, "Eye of the Storm" is a definitive statement that Black Circle Records is here to stay.
Not available to the public except in short demo takes until 23 August 2014, "Eye of the Storm"has already been reviewed at Amazon.com a total of 26 times and boasts a startling 4.5/5 stars overall. Black Circle Records' previous EP compilation record, "Silver and Gold," turned heads in 2012 with its all-star lineup of performers such as Darwin, Taz and Ragga, in addition to core Black Circle musicians and songwriters Bone, Apoc, and Nova. Bone, Apoc, and Nova have each returned to reprise their roles in more exciting sonic detail for this latest release from Black Circle records, "Eye of the Storm, Vol. 1."
For listeners with an ear for more than straight-up beats and groovy instrumentation, "Eye of the Storm" offers lyrical content far beyond the stereotypical fodder of popular public radio. Themes on the record stretch from powerful personal experiences to the continuing battle against racism and prejudice, and from the simply romantic to the more spiritually Rastafarian.
Fans of reggae and rap music alike are likely to be enthusiastic about "Eye of the Storm," the first volume in an ongoing series from Black Circle Records.
"Eye of the Storm" from Black Circle Records is available online worldwide beginning August 23, 2014.
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About the Author: Balaji Viswanathan
I'm the cofounder and CEO of Invento Robotics. I have been in tech industry for 12 years and have worked in a range of products starting from Microsoft Windows in Redmond. I'm also the most followed writer on Quora and a winner of multiple international awards for research and innovation.