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Feds Keep Fooling Around With Medical Marijuana: Full Cannabis Legalization or Bust!
It's getting ugly and NORML needs your help now more than ever to stand up for the rights of responsible adults cannabis consumers. The Administration that promised to base drug policy on science and respect state marijuana laws is ignoring medical facts, the needs of patients, and the economic benefits that regulated dispensaries bring to medical cannabis-friendly states.
There is no way to sugar coat the terrible past two weeks we've had at the hands of Prohibition-loving federal and state governments.
Yesterday, the four U.S. Attorneys from California–along with their respective counterparts here in Washington D.C. from the DEA and IRS–declared that a statewide crackdown against large-scale medical cannabis cultivators and sellers with national implications is currently underway.
Question: Will U.S. Attorneys in the other fifteen states and D.C. with medical cannabis laws pursue similarly aggressive enforcement?
But wait! There's more. Much more.
- Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a long-awaited $2.5 million ruling against a major medical cannabis dispensary in California. Citing an obscure part of the US tax code meant to target drug cartels, the federal agency is barring dispensaries, even those licensed under state law, from taking any business-related tax deductions and is seeking millions in dollars in back taxes.
This adverse ruling has the very real potential to stop the regulated sale of cannabis currently underway in California, Colorado, Maine and New Mexico; and planned in Arizona, Montana, Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) issued a heavy-handed one-page memo to every gun and ammunition dealer nationwide informing them that they must, by law, deny sales to lawful patients who possess a physician's recommendation to use medical cannabis–many of whom posses state-issues medical cannabis ID cards–effectively denying their Second Amendment rights to have a gun to hunt or for personal safety.
- Federal regulators cracked down on banks in Colorado, California and Michigan that had previously conduct business with medical cannabis dispensaries, forbidding these financial institutions from allowing cash deposits or processing credit/debit cards from state or locally approved canna-businesses.
- U.S. Attorneys in California sent warnings to local dispensaries in San Francisco, San Diego, and elsewhere warning that locally compliant facilities still may be subject to federal prosecution for violating federal 'drug free school zones' legislation — leaving these facilities with no choice but to either move or close.
- Also, federal attorneys in California have sent hundreds of legal warnings to the landlords of properties that rent to medical cannabis businesses (retail, delivery, cultivation and testing) warning that their properties and assets are subject to swift civil forfeiture proceedings, and that they themselves may be subject to decades in prison. Is it likely that federal attorneys do the same in Colorado, New Mexico and Maine; and to the numerous gray area dispensaries in Oregon and Washington?
- Rhode Island's governor Lincoln Chafee pulled the plug on the state's nascent medical cannabis dispensary program, despite it having been previously approved 102 – 3 by the state legislature. Why? Governor Chafee cites recent memos from the Department of Justice threatening to federally prosecute employees involved in the state-licensed production or distribution of cannabis.
- Michigan courts, the legislature and the state's Attorney General are steadily dissembling the state's medical cannabis program, despite the law having passed with 63 percent public approval.
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There are only two things to say after reading such an alarming list of recent setbacks to ending Cannabis Prohibition:
- Rather than pour millions of dollars and human energy into creating a legally and politically contentious policy that allows some cannabis consumers who can obtain a physician's recommendation to be immune from state (but not federal) prosecution during a time of general Cannabis Prohibition, all cannabis consumers, patients, cultivators and sellers and their families should focus their full attention and resources to once and for all legalizing cannabis for all responsible adult consumers.
- Make a donation to NORML now, join a local NORML chapter (there are nearly 200 of them nationwide!) today or purchase a NORML-related product and show the country that you support ending Cannabis Prohibition in our lifetime.
Everyone at NORML has known that 2012 was going to be the busiest year in our 40-year civil rights efforts to legalize marijuana.
…However, with the Obama Administration's new and aggressive assertion of federal primacy over states and cities that have crafted superior, public-endorsed, free market-oriented public policies, we're now assured long and difficult political and legal battles in the coming year with a federal government that still does not 'get it' regarding the public's desire to retire the 74-year-old Cannabis Prohibition right next to the last 'great social experiment', Alcohol Prohibition.
Anticipating yesterday's federal actions in California, members of the NORML Legal Committee (NLC), a nationwide network of over 600 lawyers, is already organizing and poised to challenge federal and state governments who seek to kill patients' access to medical cannabis and to defend citizens egregiously charged by their own government for law violations.
If you watched the three-part PBS series this week on Alcohol Prohibition, it is impossible not to draw similarities to the absurdity of alcohol's prohibition to that of the ongoing, heavy-handed criminalization of cannabis, and that ultimately only politically organized citizens came to end the federal government's folly by putting sufficient legal and political pressure on their elected policymakers.
Our generation must do the same to end our nation's long-suffering Cannabis Prohibition.
Get (More) Active. Donate now. Be NORML. Every contribution helps.
Thanks for caring and sharing,
Allen St. Pierre
Executive Director
Washington, DC
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October 8, 2011
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Gentlemen and ladies…set your sites! C=>http://tinyurl.com/ObamaMedMjPolicy #FreeMarc
Please donate! I just did, for the $50 membership I not only receive a great t-shirt I'll be proud to wear, but I feel good supporting a long time ally in the battle for commonsense in recognition of the benefits of cannabis against the War Machine that makes criminals out of peace-loving citizens.
NORML has been there for all of us since the early 1970's. I'm 57, so I remember their efforts to end this injustice in the 1970's when I was in my early 20's.
"Reefer Madness" must end now.
How to win any marijuana legalization debate
this is a work in progress, feel free to offer suggestions:
Step 1: Pose the following question – "Why do we need to criminally prosecute people for [the responsible use of marijuana]?"
Step 2: Hear response.
Step 3a: If response is something like "because it makes people lazy." Go to step one, but alter question with [for being lazy] Emphasize the word "criminally". You may come back to this step several times.
Step 3b: if response is because of violence, point out that (i) there are no gunfights between our government and the makers of Corona. (ii) point out that the consumers of marijuana are no more responsible for the actions of the suppliers than consumers are responsible for the child labor that helped make any product from China. (iii) Repeat Step 1, but emphasize the word "use".
Step 3c: if response is because of negative effects of marijuana, again go to step one, but alter question with [said negative effect], and emphasize the word "criminally."
Step 3d: if response is because of people driving while stoned, again go to step one, but emphasize the word responsible." Point out that the law bans the responsible use as well.
Step 4: if the above activity eventually leads to a response along the lines of "because of the economic drain it causes in health/welfare costs." Ask for evidence that the costs of enforcing prohibition have been less than the health/welfare costs that would exist without prohibition. If there is none, then ask why a law was enacted before there was any evidence that it would be fiscally responsible.
Step 5: If they respond with something along the lines of "you can't put a price tag on the prevention of human suffering," then ask why they brought up the health/welfare costs as a factor.
Step x: At any point if it seems like they are making up their answers, you should point out that it is already law and that criminal prosecution is a serious and agonizing event; it is not something that should be done lightly and as a result of guesswork. There should already be a good reason for it. Usually, when there isn't a good reason for causing people to suffer, that means that someone is simply too ashamed to admit the reason is money.
Step z (rare): I've only seen this once when a caller asked a similar question to the DEA head on cspan, when California was considering legalizing marijuana. I think I should mention it because it was significant. The DEA responded to the question with something along the lines of "it isn't the DEAs job to punish for individual use. I go after big-time suppliers." The correct response to this would have been "regardless of what you do, you are here representing prohibition, which includes the criminal prosecution for the responsible use of marijuana." Repeat step 1.
NORML would have more of my money if this had been their mantra for the past decade. I support legalization with all my heart and also know that cannabis helps many with serious illnesses, but the medical system in its current form is a transparent sham (and as we are seeing, possibly a counter productive one). I mean come on. How many other prescription medications can you buy in 40 different flavors and control your own dosage? The point we are missing (especially the Stoners Against Legalization morons, thanks guys) is that reasonably viewed, cannabis should be every bit as legal for adults as beer and wine.
First they ignored us, then they laughed at us. Now, they're fighting us.
Hmmm…well I don't think I can donate anymore. This government doesn't give a shit about anyone. They will never listen. My money will go into growing more weed and buying even more guns to protect myself from my own government.
This is unbelievable! Our president has promised to keep the Fed-DEA out of the State's business regarding medical marijuana and/or decriminalization! He has gone back on almost every promise he's made to us! It's time for a Revolution! Let your lawmakers know that you're tired of being told what you can and can not choose as your own personal medicine! That Government has become too intrusive and you're tired of it! It's about Personal and Collective Freedom! Fight for Freedom and don't take No for an answer!
I hope Obama gets a really painful disease, seeks treatment with medical marijuana, and then is arrested, imprisoned and spends his remaining days wasting away in some he'll-hole prison while the police divide up his fortune.
San Diego, California is the target city for the DEA to set an example. Be prepared.
A sit-in at the San Diego DEA or Federal Bldg. is the only way to get the same national media coverage that the DEA is getting. It's working for the "greed patrol's" nation wide.
It's all about politics. City attorney Jan Goldsmith is bucking for private. An ambitious fellow, he and others to follow will use MJ as an anvil to beat on.
Have NORML draw-up some alternatives that Mr. Davidovich suggest, about regulations and education of MJ, and have that doctrine in your hand when asked a news-media question. Have an answer.
Now is the time. If we sit back and watch it all happen, the FED will create damage to MMJ distribution that will take time to repair.
This election season, when you're annoyed by door to door candidate-survey's, ask them if their candidate supports medical marijuana. If not, then inform them as to why, before you shut the door in their face.
- Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a long-awaited $2.5 million ruling against a major medical cannabis dispensary in California. Citing an obscure part of the US tax code meant to target drug cartels, the federal agency is barring dispensaries, even those licensed under state law, from taking any business-related tax deductions and is seeking millions in dollars in back taxes.


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It has been a while since I have blogged re our Chimp
community but the interesting politics continue on a day to day basis.
We keepers are always busy but I'm always on the lookout for
things that will be of interest and over the past couple of weeks there have
indeed been a few. Male chimpanzee Chimbuka
There has been a huge increase in dominance displays amongst
the males, and the power politics is continually and rapidly shifting. One
afternoon will see Lubutu very confident and dominant over Shabani and Chimbuka
while the next morning will see Chimbuka full of bravado subjugating all in his
path. Shabani as always makes the most of his opportunities. The grooming
patterns also are constantly shifting literally from hour to hour. We will see
Lubutu and Chimbuka grooming at say 2 pm and then at 3pm see Shabani and Lubutu
grooming and then next day Shabani and Chimbuka. Why? Your guess is as good as
mine. Perhaps the advent of Spring with longer and warmer days leads to males
feeling better about themselves and this leads to displays. Remember, males
display because they are feeling GOOD not BAD. One standout of these goings on
has been nine year old Samaki. He is rapidly reaching that point of his life
where his physical capabilities are catching up with his ego and this is no
good thing for all the females in the community. On more than one occasion over
the last couple of weeks, have I, while responding to the screams of females
been confronted with the sight of a foreign adult male in our midst? No, this
is just Samaki all hackled up and looking mightily impressive as he torments
community members. My, they grow up so fast.
Recently we have again been reminded and impressed with the
sophistication of Chimp politics. As I have constantly stated it is not enough
to be the biggest baddest individual on the block, status within a Chimp
community is built on a combination of domination and good will. Something that
our current Alpha male has in spades with our females. Last week as the
fluctuating ebb and flow of dominance went against him with Shabani and
Chimbuka teaming up against him, it was the community's females that came to
his rescue with several dominant females leading a charge against Lubutu's adversaries.
The fact that members of this female posse included
individuals that have suffered intimidation from Lubutu themselves just goes to
show how Chimpanzees can grasp the bigger picture:
The two remaining incidents that I wish to share with you
are indicative of why all who work with Chimps are so enamoured and amazed with
their capacity to understand things.
In this past week my colleague, Richard, observed that one
of our infants, two year old Sembe, had managed to get herself tangled in a
rope loop on exhibit. Naturally she freaked, and her screams brought her mother
Shiba quickly to her aid. Shiba managed to free Sembe from the loop and then
took her down to one of the platforms and comforted her there. Once Sembe was
reassured Shiba climbed back up the rope and bit the offending loop, there
cutting it and alleviating the danger. Simply breathtaking empathy and
awareness. The current alpha male Lubutu.
My most recent experience was when I was giving one of the
adult males, Shabani, a treat of sweetened tea squirted from a syringe. As
always the younger juveniles are incredibly interested in this stuff and always
try to interfere. Six year old Shikamoo managed to get his finger through the
mesh and jerked the syringe causing the tea to be sprayed onto Shabani's face
rather than in his mouth. This is something keepers fear as we do not wish that
taking liquids from a syringe becomes a negative experience as this method of
delivery is very valuable for delivering medication. So what did Shabani do? He
wiped the tea of his face and then turned and slapped Shikamoo on the back. My
interpretation: he understood, Shikamoo was at fault, not me, not the syringe.
It is these moments that keep us primate keepers passionate
about our animals day in day out.
Chimpanzee Keeper

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The Income Tax Department has come out with rules for operationalising the provisions of secondary adjustment in books of accounts to reflect actual allocation of profits between a company and its arm.
The Finance Act 2017 has inserted Section 92CE in the I-T Act to give effect to the secondary adjustment norms, which are based on OECD's transfer pricing guidelines for multinational enterprises and tax administrations.
It is also provided that where the excess money available with the associated enterprise on primary adjustment is not repatriated to India within the prescribed time, it shall be deemed to be an advance made by the assessee to such associated enterprise.
The tax department has now notified the time-limit for repatriation of excess money and the rate of interest to be applied for computing the income in case of failure to repatriate the excess money within the prescribed time-limit.
"The time-limit of 90 days for repatriation of excess money shall begin only when the primary adjustments exceeding Rs 1 crore made in respect of Assessment Year 2017-18 or later, attains finality.
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In February 1956, a mob of people assembled on campus. They all had one thing in common: they wanted to stop desegregation. They chanted racist slogans. They insulted Lucy, threw eggs at her, and threatened, "Let's kill her!"
Lucy had to be escorted off campus in a police car. At the end of the day, university officials voted to suspend Lucy. They said that the campus was not safe for her. The angry protestors would get their way.


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Think of the word 'black' and you will be hard pressed to come up with anything that does not have dark, evil, sinister or menacing associations; blackmail, black arts, black ops, blackball, Black Friday, Black Death, blacklist, black mark, black market, black sheep, etc. The very colour is synonymous with …Read More »
Bishop Stone
'At Lustleigh, in Devonshire, is an octagonal Lich-Stone called Bishop's Stone, having engraved upon it the arms of Bishop Cotton.', (Hood, 1862, p.98). The above is an interesting comment and refers to a huge block of granite known as The Bishop's Stone and its location is said to be at …Read More »
Bird Placenames
Somebody recently wrote and asked how many place-names on Dartmoor are named after or associated with birds. Having trawled through the database the following list was arrived at, there are more but in cases where there are several examples of a name, ie Eagle Rock, just one entry has been …Read More »
Belstone Church
"There came a Sunday when the green slopes about Belstone village were musical with the cry of young life, when the lambs played and bleated, when the cuckoo called from many a misty glade and the church bells crowned the melody of the morning with wind-bourne cadences. They throbbed and …Read More »
Bellever Clapper
"In fact this picturesque though dilapidated erection under the bold slope of Bellever is not so often sought out by the explorer as it might be..." J. Ll. W. Page The above words were written in 1895 when describing Bellever clapper bridge, I think it's fairly safe to say that …Read More »
Bel Tor
"Oh, yet, ye solemn Altars! while I feel The shadowy spells of power that round ye dwell." J. E. Reade -1843 "On the left within a farm enclosure is Bel Tor, which although only a small pile, is sufficiently interesting to call for notice. A gate in the wall will …Read More »
Beardown Tors
"Ascending through the farmyard, we emerge on a marshy slope which conducts us to the breezy height of Bair Dwon, a long green tableland… Masses of rock upstart from the turf at intervals, the most conspicuous being known as Bair Down, Lidford and Devils Tors.". – J. Ll. W. Page, …Read More »
Bathe Pool
Just outside the modern National Park boundary is a stretch of water known as the 'Bathe Pool' which for centuries has been renown for mysterious goings on. In the opinion of Mrs Bray most of this was the work of the piskies as can been seen from her story below: …Read More »
Batch Loaf
Named Rocks – At the top of the hill behind Poundsworthy (sic) there is a rock locally known as the Batch Loaf. It was formerly a logan called the Ringed Tor." – T.D.A. 1902, p.85. On a mission or what? Whilst browsing through some old copies of the Transactions of …Read More »
The whole of the Trowlesworthy tors ridge bears witness to the craft of the stone cutter with split rocks littering the hillside. Just north of Little Trowlesworthy tor sit a huge cylinder of granite which is trigged upon a large flat slab. In letterboxing terms this is known as 'The …Read More »


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I have met a ton of rad people through blogging. One of my favorites is Kara Noel from Small Things are Big Things. I do not know her well, but she amazes me in every capacity. She is a fantastic mom of 4, super crafty, funny and totally real. While she shares cool DIYs that she makes and also her adorable children on instagram, she is not afraid to show you her behind the scenes chaos either. I'm so glad that she is sharing this with us today. This top photo is of a craft she made on a book case, that she probably also made, in her home.
And this is what was behind her while she was taking that shot. This scene is totally familiar to bloggers with children. BTW I get kind of stalker-y about her youngest daughter. She is so darling!
And these are the shelves below the one that made it on to Instagram. I totally remember having the great divide on book shelves when the kids were small. Our nice vases were on the top half and the kids books and toys were on the bottom. I'm so happy to report that my kids have outgrown that stage!
Thank you, Kara, for keeping it real!
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq has ordered a criminal investigation into reports of abuse of prisoners at unspecified coalition detention centers, U.S. officials said Friday.
A military statement gave no indication about the location or scope of the reported abuse, saying simply that Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez ordered a probe "into reported incidents of detainee abuse at a coalition forces detention facility."
"The release of specific information concerning the incidents could hinder the investigation, which is in its early stages," the statement said. "The investigation will be conducted in a thorough and professional manner."
It added that the coalition "is committed to treating all persons under its control with dignity, respect and humanity."
'Very serious and credible'
In Washington, Lawrence Di Rita, a spokesman for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, said that the case was a criminal investigation and that the reports of abuse were deemed "very serious and credible."
Di Rita would not provide details other than to say that the alleged abuse happened at detention centers in Baghdad.
The announcement followed allegations by Amnesty International and former prisoners of harsh treatment of detainees arrested by U.S. and coalition forces since the Iraq war began last March.
Earlier this month, three Army reservists were discharged for abuse of prisoners at the Camp Bucca detention center in southern Iraq. In late December, Brig. Gen. Ennis Whitehead III determined that the three had kicked prisoners or encouraged others to do so May 12.
Lt. Col. Allen B. West, a battalion commander in the 4th Infantry Division, was allowed to resign from the Army after he admitted firing a weapon near a detainee suspected of plotting attacks against U.S. soldiers.
In October, the U.S. military shut down Camp Cropper, a notorious makeshift prison where hundreds of Iraqis were crowded into tents through Baghdad's scorching summer.
Released detainees told of overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at Camp Cropper, and they alleged physical abuse by guards. The human rights group Amnesty International protested that it "may amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, banned by international law."
Other former detainees have spoken of systematic abuse, although U.S. authorities insist that conditions are in line with provisions of the Geneva Conventions.
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Fallen Leaves no 7, 6×9 inch / 15×23 cm
This is one of the nine original watercolor paintings from the 'Fallen Leaves' collection. This collection is inspired by the yearly transition from Summer to Autumn when the leaves start to fall & slowly change their green hues and their shape by curling their edges.
The artwork was painted with watercolor Green Umber and a hint of Olive Green on high-quality watercolor paper. These original artworks are signed and numbered on the back.
This beautiful artwork will be shipped to you and is ready to be framed and placed in your home so it will bring a fresh breath of fall air into your home.
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Global Sewing party hosted by myself at Omagh Integrated Primary School. The Global sewing Party was organised by Coloured buttons
My 11 year old daughter, Katie and I taught her classmates to sew! this was a Global swing Party. See Newspaper Write ups for full details. It really was the most amazing experience!
Katie, is a Sewing Ambassador for #sewasoftie
At my children's secondary school I have started a sewing class. The children are really excited and learning fast. Fingers crossed that this is a success.
Teaching a group of ladies to use a sewing machine whilst also teaching them quilting! great fun, a chill out and socialising! Great for the mental health!
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The Oslo Winter Tour is a wonderful opportunity to see the holiday being celebrated as the locals do. The cold snowy city is the perfect frame for a genuine yule tide experience. With the frost nipping at your toes what better way to see the city than while holding a cup of hot mulled wine. The tastings are unusual, festive and authentic as only Norwegian food can be.
- Walking distance: 2½ -3 km
- Duration:3-4 hours
- Number of individual tastings: 4 – Makes up for a light meal
- Meeting Time: Friday To Sunday 15.30
- Meeting place: The Tiger Statue outside Oslo S, | check the map here
- Language: English or Norwegian( additional languages available ONLY on private tours)
- If you are a vegetarian or have any food allergies, please inform us upon booking.
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Let's meet downtown in early afternoon. Start a small walking tour through the heart of the city until you arrive to the traditional Norwegian restaurant in order to taste some Christmas dishes. After a decent meal we will continue our walk across the Christmas market where you will warm a bit with some traditional Norwegian mulled wine, gløgg.
Our next stop is going to be a food hall where you'll have a chance to try Norwegian cheeses while listening to the story behind the making. We will end the tour in a local bar with three types of Norwegian beer and a Scandinavian hard spirit.
During the tour the guide will show you some other sides of the city so that you can see more than just the central area of Oslo. The Winter Tour is a great way to get involved with locals and learn about Norway's gastronomy culture. By the end of the tour you will have knowledge about Norwegian Christmas food, historical drinks and the various types of Christmas markets.
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Pink living room decor ideas – I do not understand who's created the instruction of that every girls should wear pink and every boys blue, yet I don't agree. I think they all could wear any color they like, regardless of gender. OK, I confess the only color I would not suggested for a boy is pink, but I have no limitation for the remainder. But, plenty of girls are merely infatuated with pink and they're not going to wear other colors except pink.
So they become adolescents and they inform their parents, they desire their bedroom or even the living room decorated and painted just in pink. Even when they grew up and become mature, they remains possess several memories about design their living rooms is pink. I never think this is a bad thing, during they possess a limit and a harmony and don't excessive.
I mean the first rule is rational with don't cover the entire living room just in pink because overly plenty pink can be uninspiring. If you blends it with white or grey for instance then the impact will be a lot more beautiful and you will have a greatly captivating living room.
This well designed and lovely sofa is the flawless blend between pink and white and it even has several flowery pattern in order for lessen monotonous. Although it's not too full of models and patterns. Simple decor express nice atmosphere.
And also keep it pink, mainly when it comes to curtains and walls. The living room isn't a bedroom where you can go crazy and paint the walls or use curtains with whatever color you desire . Here you must permit all of the people in the house feel comfortable. So combine pink with another colors are a good idea, notably combined with black or green sofas. If you are a more brave people or a more excited girl, pointed out it by appending several simple details like two brightly pink cushions.
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Hothouse florals can be found everywhere this spring, blooming on clothing and accessories alike. But for the pattern-shy, such a bold print can be intimidating. If you'd love to jump into this seasonal trend but aren't sure where to start, just follow these tips to add a little or a lot of flower power to your wardrobe.
Start out slowly with a floral accessory. Bags and scarves are the easiest ways to dip a toe into this trend, and since they're usually fairly affordable, you can try it out on the cheap.
Work your way up with a floral skirt. A body-skimming cut and swingy (not poofy) fabric will make this piece more flattering. If you're not really a skirt gal, grab a bright floral top. Whichever piece you choose, pair it with neutrals to begin with, then pair with other colors as you get a little bolder.
Once you're really comfortable with bold florals, edge into some wilder pieces, like floral pants. When you're wearing such an eye-catching piece of clothing, you'll want to tone down your look with neutrals, but don't go too staid: you want to appear vibrant, not as though you raided your great-aunt's closet. A wedge sandal and a silky tank in a neutral color pair well with floral pants and can be worn with the floral skirt as well; finish with simple, modern jewelry.
You can mix florals, but you've got to do it correctly. Make sure the two share a common color scheme. Wear the larger print over a smaller area of the body, and the smaller print over a larger area of the body. For example, if you're mixing a floral skirt and bag, the skirt should feature a smaller print and the bag, a larger one.
Finally, if you simple can't wait for spring to bust out your fabulous florals, don't worry: you can wear them now! Make them winter-appropriate by pairing them with dark neutrals, like black stockings and booties. There's no better way to beat the winter doldrums!


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The best fitness advice around town
Your Best Peachtree Road Race Ever!
By Amy Begley, head coach of Atlanta Track Club
July 4 is only a month away, which means the AJC Peachtree Raod Race is just around the corner! Whether you're training with a group or preparing on your own, hopefully you've been following a plan for the past couple of months. Here are some tips to make sure you are ready for race day.
Try Out the Course
Get a feel for the AJC Peachtree Road Race by trying out the course ahead of time. You won't be alone, the course is always packed with runners and walkers on the weekends leading up to the event. It's a great way to calm any nerves and see how prepared you are. During the month of June, Atlanta Track Club provides a water stop on Peachtree Road near Peachtree Park Drive each Saturday and Sunday from approximately 7 to 10 a.m. Stop by and be sure to thank our volunteers!
On Race Day
There are a few things you can do to make sure you are relaxed and comfortable when you arrive at the start line.
- Don't do anything new – steer clear of foods you don't usually eat the night before or the morning of the race, and avoid wearing clothing or shoes that you just bought.
- Arrive early so you aren't stressed.
- Drink lots of water before, during and after the race, especially if it's hot.
- Keep in mind that you will be running with 59,999 other people. Even with the most careful training, it could be tough to run a personal best.
- Be sure to take in all of the sights and sounds that make the AJC Peachtree Road Race, the world's largest 10K, a fun and unique experience.
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One year ago, I created my first art book through blurb.com, a photographic collection of the faded painted brick ads on local buildings. The book, "Ghost Signs of the Capital District," was published through blurb.com and did quite well for itself.
I then created my second art book in October 2010, a collection of photographs with inspirational verse. That book, "Motivations Vol. 1," helped me get through a very tough time in my life – and I've heard from others who also felt that the photos and texts helped them as well.
So after all that, I thought… maybe it's time for another art book.
And this time, it's an art book based on a film type rather than on a subject or genre.
Yep. It's an art book of my year with Kodachrome film.
I collected dozens of my best photographs – everything from skylines to skyscrapers, from flowers to fireworks – and combined them into my third Blurb.com art book, "2010: The Last Year of Kodachrome Film."
Here's a preview of the book itself.
From March 2010 – the first day I put a roll of Kodachrome 200 in my Kiev-19 camera, to the last shot I took on December 26, 2010, I traveled throughout the Capital District, the Mohawk Valley, New England and Canada, catching the world through the saturated symmetry of the 75-year-old slide film.
This 40-page book is now available for purchase through Blurb.com, as are my two other books, "Ghost Signs of the Capital District" and "Motivations, Vol. 1".
"2010: The Last Year of Kodachrome Film" is available in two different hardcover editions (dust jacket and no dust jacket) through blurb.com. You can view the entire book in a low-resolution format above; or you can purchase a copy by clicking on the appropriate link.
This project meant a great deal to me – it was really the first time I ever worked with "film" as opposed to digital. I learned a lot with this book; and I'm happy for the experience.
And I hope all of you enjoy my third art book.


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Last November, my then 3 year-old daughter. And I had loads of fun while at Walt Disney World. Since I am a planner, I tried to think of everything I could possibly need. And when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING! I even brought plastic wraps for our feet, not to get our tennis shoes wet while on the Kali River Rapids. I found out it was too much hassle to put those one, so plastic wraps did not make the top 10 list!
But much of my preparation did work, and our Disney trip was a success. So much so, that my daughter (who is now 4) and I are going back to Walt Disney World in less than 2 weeks from now. I'm again in that preparation mode.
# 1 - Mighty Be
This is the perfect size bag for a day at the park. It is not by accident that it is number one on my list. To start, before you enter the park, you will need to go through security, and show them the contents of your bag. With the Might Be, that process was a breeze. I opened the top, moved around some clothes, and done.
During summer you won't need jackets, but definitely bring an extra T-shirt for the kids. Messes happen. Plus, if you are going on a wet ride towards the end of the day, you might need one. I found out the hard way back in November, that T-shirts aren't so affordable at the Splash Mountain store. We had a cool weather that day, and I could not let my daughter stay wet.
The Mighty Be is perfect, and gives you easy and quick access to your belongings. I kept my bag in the lower compartment of the stroller.
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Even though we used the stroller a lot, many times we were away from it while going on rides that were close together, or while waiting to take a picture with a character. I definitely recommend that you keep your documents, credit cards, money, camera, and phone with you at all times. The Mighty Be is great, but if you can leave your main bag in the stroller, be sure to have something smaller to take with you.
I took my Shadow Waltz Be Quick and attached the long strap from the Black EL Be Major to the D ring. I wore it cross body. It fit my photo pass, credit card, my phone, camera, and a small HD cam corder. Perfect size
# 3 - Fuel Cell
It is true that you can find water fountains throughout the park. But it could be a hassle to find one just when you need it. I placed 3-4 bottled waters and some ice inside the fuel cell, and it was great. We had fresh water anytime, anywhere. You can also put some juice boxes in there too. Best of all, it fits perfectly inside the Mighty Be.
# 4 - Child Identification with SafetyTat Tatoo
One of my main concerns going to Disney with a small child was safety. What if she got lost? What if she wondered away from me? I could write contact info on her skin, but then again, it could fade away with sweat, water, or by simply rubbing against her clothes. Permanent ink doesn't seem like a safe choice anyway. Loose pieces of paper on a pocket can get lost, wet, etc. So I came across a tattoo sticker, that is resistant to sweat, and can have all the info you need right there on the kid's arm. I thought my daughter to ask for help and to ask an adult to call that number on her tattoo to contact mommy.
The sticker I chose was the one that comes printed with your phone number. I chose not to have her name on it, to avoid strangers calling her as if they knew her. The phone number also gave me the option to use it with my daughter or with my son. This model has code on the side that can be scanned with any smart phone, and there I included my name, address, allergy information, etc.
You also have the choice to select a tattoo in which you can handwrite anything you want. Applying and removing the SafetyTat Tatoo was very easy. I just followed the instructions. The best part was that it lasted 3 days, so I only needed 1 sticker the whole time. It would have lasted more than that, but I removed once we got back home.
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Excellent pie, it is easy to make and delicious. Your entire family will love it! Almost as easy as pudding out of the box but much tastier! Banana cream pie might be considered somewhat old-fashioned, but there is no reason why it cannot become party of your dessert routine!In heavy saucepan, dissolve cornstarch and salt in water; stir in EAGLE BRAND? and egg yolks. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Slice 2 bananas; dip in lemon juice and drain. Arrange on bottom of prepared crust. Pour filling over bananas; cover. Chill 4 hours or until set. Spread top with whipped cream. Slice remaining banana; dip in lemon juice, drain and garnish top of pie. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator. This makes one (8- or 9-inch) pie.
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The recent vote in the House of Commons to reject the Withdrawal Agreement may result in additional concern for universities and their EU staff.
Based on our experience of providing support to institutions in this area, including running briefing sessions for EU nationals, we think there are four key messages to get across:
- Reassurance– the Government has confirmed that, even in a no deal scenario, it will run the Settlement Scheme (the Scheme that will effectively protect the rights of EU nationals currently residing in the UK) for EU nationals and their family members who are residing in the UK on or before 29 March 2019 (i.e. Brexit date). So irrespective of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, the rights of EU nationals and their family members currently in the UK should be preserved. The Government has also confirmed this week that no fee will be payable for applications under the Settlement Scheme. For applications made during the current pilot phase which opened on 21 January, a £65 fee will still be payable (to be later reimbursed).
- Recruitment– the risk of a no-deal Brexit may have increased. It is not clear what immigration system the Government will operate for EU nationals who wish to come into the UK from 30 March 2019 in a no deal scenario, although it is likely that existing rules will apply in the short-term. Importantly, the transition period that would run until 31 December 2020 which has been agreed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement would not apply. Institutions that have identified a specific EU national for a role, or who have recruitment processes involving EU nationals underway, should where practicable plan to ensure that EU nationals are appointed and resident in the UK by 29 March 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter, in case of a no-deal Brexit.
- Workforce planning– it is sensible for institutions to identify the areas where they tend to recruit a significant number of EU nationals (including lower skilled roles), the potential risks associated with additional recruitment barriers and costs which may come into play, and actions that can be taken to mitigate these risks.
- Sponsor licence applications and compliance – based on the recent Immigration White Paper, it seems likely that the future immigration system will involve an extension in some form of the current points based system to EU nationals. The consequences for institutions of having their sponsor licence revoked or downgraded as a result of compliance failures may be prove to be more serious in the post-Brexit world. So ensuring a high level of compliance may be more important than ever.
The Mills & Reeve immigration team can help in advising on Brexit-related immigration issues, providing support for EU staff, and assisting with sponsor licence issues. Please get in touch with Alex Russell if your institution requires any advice in this area.


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Welcome to my Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote. See today's daily inspirational quotes below.
May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Make today matter
Don't Wait! Start on your dreams, your impulses,
your longings, your special occasions today.
Because this is your moment.
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, Begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it, Begin it now.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
- Anonymous
Make today matter.
Further reading: This Above All, to Thine Own Self Be True - 5 Ways to Apply William Shakespeare's Advice Today
How To Be Happy Today And Prepare For Tomorrow
How to be Successful in Business
Amazing Quotes to Live By
Aging with Grace
Living in the Now
Living Life to the Fullest
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Steve McGregor
Steve McGregor served fourteen months in Yusufiya, Iraq with the Rakkasans. He now studies History at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge and is no longer in the army. This selection is part of a larger collection of poems about his time in Iraq.
He has also written for Areté and The Spectator. He was shortlisted for the Shiva Naipaul Memorial Prize in 2012 and 2013.


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Buzzfeed's "I'm Adopted but I'm Not..." video
In 1995, Denmark was approved to receive international adoptees from China. In the summer of 1996, a round-headed 9-month-old Chinese girl crossed the Danish border for the first time. My name is Lærke, and I am adopted from China.
Being adopted was never something that bothered me. Growing up there were only two ethnically "non-white" kids in my year group of about 100. It never mattered to me: I looked different, so what? The worst that happened was people assuming that I was good at math or Tetris (Disclaimer: I am an atrocious mathematician and a below-average Tetris player). While some argue that positive stereotypes are just as harmful as their negative counterparts, I have always laughed them off as the intentions were rarely bad.
While I have mostly avoided negative experiences, adoption has gotten me into many a strange situation. When working as a ski instructor I was the only one of my 120 colleagues who was not white. One day I walked into a full office and a girl turned around in her chair, looked at me and said: "Ching Chong" Somewhat taken aback I responded: "Sorry, I don't speak Chinese" to which she stared at me, turned back around and continued her conversation. (I really do not speak a word of Chinese so I hope that does not actually mean anything. If it does, girl, I sincerely apologize for calling you out.)
When I travelled to England to start university, I was walking with my father who is a blond-haired, blue-eyed, middle-aged Caucasian man. We walked past a local couple. The man proceeded to smirk at my father with his missing tooth and say: "You got yourself a young one, didn't you?"
Because of his thick accent, it took me too long to understand the sentiment to respond. However, I wondered afterwards: what exactly was he expecting to happen? That my father would go "You know it", pop his sunglasses, offer a fistbump and move along? That I would hug my father closer and go: "Yes, Ting-Ting love white man"? (My apologies to anyone named Ting-Ting with a white husband. You do you, girl.)
I will admit that this incident left me a little shaken but, importantly, this is far from a regular occurrence. Most incidents are more funny than harmful. People will say I look like Mulan, Pocahontas, Lilo or Boo from Monsters Inc. None of this is offensive to me. I mean, who wouldn't want to look like the girl who saved China? People ask questions with genuine curiosity and I really like answering them – if people walk away from a conversation with me more enlightened on the topic of adoption than they were before, I've done my job. For many people, it takes a little while for them to realize that I am totally okay talking about adoption, at which point they are able to shed the initial awkwardness.
I mostly laugh at the awkwardness of these exchanges but I also understand where it comes from. Look no further than the film industry: orphans are pitiful beings dressed in rags, whose sole purpose in life is to find their "missing pieces" (read: biological parents) and finally become whole. The Oscar-Nominated film "Lion" was all about an unhappy adoptee going on this hero's journey. While I liked the film, I was somewhat shocked at its apparent message: that you cannot possibly be a complete human being without knowing your biological parents. With this discourse, how can you blame people for not wanting to deal with such traumatized and woefully incomplete beings?
Crucially, though I am not traumatized. I am not on a noble quest to find my "real" family. My real family is the one I grew up with, despite the fact that we do not look alike. Maybe I do not look like a Danish person "should" but in this age of globalization and migration, what does that even mean?
Of course, there are many adoptees who have a hard time with who they are and their place in the world. I cannot and should not speak for them. Just look at the video above from BuzzFeed, artfully demonstrating the variation in attitudes, even among adoptees. Personally though, I strongly believe in the following philosophy, formulated by my fellow Danish adoptee, Helene Thordsen:
"Being adopted is my special circumstance. And I know no one, white, yellow or brown, who do not live with some special circumstance that they deal with throughout their life."
So, adoption is my special circumstance. What's yours?
Alfie Tobutt
6 March 2017 - 3:05pm
If it's any consolation,
If it's any consolation, today someone told me I look like Austin Powers
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The Hoop Bed Joining Bracket joins two lengths of timber together to extend a raised bed. The bracket includes 2 ground spikes which prevent the join moving with the weight of soil behind it.
The Hoop Bed Joining Bracket can be used to join two lengths of timber to create a standard raised bed but is also shaped to fit 25mm tubing to create a hoop bed. The bracket also includes 2 ground spikes which slot into the bracket; this helps anchor the join to the ground and prevents movement when the bed is filled with soil.
The bracket size is 12cm by 20cm in size making it suitable for 18cm (7inch) or 23cm (9inch) high beds.
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Stock permitting we aim to dispatch your goods within 2 working days of receiving your order. The average time taken from order to delivery is 2 - 3 days for Irish and UK orders, and up to 8 working days for other European destinations.
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Short term loans are very popular in the UK, offering a simple and fast way to cover a gap in household or personal budgets. Whether you're having a tough month in terms of budgeting, or you're finding yourself facing an unexpected expense, there are many reasons to think about short term financing to help bridge the gap. There are a number of different options available when it comes to these loans, including payday loans, instalment loans and guarantor loans.
Different types of short term loans
Payday loans – these are the shortest term loans available, usually borrowed for around a month. Small cash sums can be used to tide you over until your next payday when the loan is repaid. These loans are ideal for very short term borrowing when you don't want to worry about multiple repayments over a long period of time. There are numerous lenders should it pays to compare payday loan offers before committing.
Instalment loans – for short term borrowing over a slightly longer period (a year or more), instalment loans are ideal. Sums of £1,000 and upwards are paid back over a period of time that works with your finances.
Doorstep loans – if you don't have a perfect credit score then doorstep loans allow you to borrow £100 and upwards. You don't need a bank account as the lender's agent will bring the cash to you. Then they revisit each week to collect a small repayment.
Reasons to consider a short term loan
The options above are just three of the short term loan solutions available to anyone who doesn't want to commit to borrowing over several years. But what are the advantages to applying for a short term loan?
1. Short term loans are unsecured. As they are usually for smaller sums, and borrowed over fewer months or years, they tend to be unsecured i.e. you don't need an asset – such as a house or car – to be able to borrow a short term loan. Instead, a decision is made about whether you're eligible to borrow based on factors such as your credit score or whether you have someone who is willing to guarantee the loan.
2. Short term loans are available quickly. One of the defining features of short term loans is that you can borrow them fast – sometimes even on the same day or within 24 hours. This makes financing, such as payday loans, ideal if you find yourself in a situation where you need cash fast.
3. There is no longer term commitment with this type of loan. With short term loans you only need to focus on the immediate future as the loan is paid off within a much shorter space of time. Many people find it intimidating to commit to borrowing over a period of many years, worrying about making the payments and managing the loan with all of life going on around. With short term loans this isn't an issue as repayment terms can be as short as a month, leaving you free to repay and move on.
4. Short term loans could cost less. The longer you borrow for, the more interest you will pay. Short term loans offer a simple way to borrow the cash you need and to pay less for it – the shorter the term over which you borrow the money, the less interest you will pay. As you have not secured your home or car with short term borrowing there is also less risk of losing them if you cannot make repayments. While you should always make sure that you only borrow what you can afford to repay, avoiding the risk to your home or car that some longer term loans create can take the pressure off for many people.
5. You can use short term loans for anything. Most people use short term loans to help bridge a gap in monthly finances, to pay for something urgent or to cover an unexpected cost but the great thing about short term loans is you can use them for whatever you need.
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Format: 'Neo Standard'
Both English and Japanese Version of cards may be used, but mixing of languages is prohibited.
New Releases may be used on and after their official Release date.
There will be no regulation on how many layers of sleeves may be used.
But the player is responsible that every card of his/her deck is not distinguishable with each other.
A judge is allowed to perform a deck-check at all times.
Swiss Rounds and after that cut to Top 4/8.
Top 8 will be played when at least 32 players are participating. Each Game is Bo1 25 minutes +3 Extra turns. When time is called the active player is at Extra turn 0 and after that 3 Extra turns will be played. After that the Level and Clock of both players will be compared and the player closer to Level 4 loses. If both players are at the same Level&Clock the game will be continued until the next change of damage.
Every participant will receive one participation booster. Each player will receive a special PR-card as long as stock lasts! Tops will get additional prices.
The Top 2 players are qualified to compete at the EGP Finals on the 10th January in Dortmund.
If a player already has qualified for the EGP Finals, the qualification will be passed down.
If a player can't participate in the EGP Finals, then the qualification will also be passed down.
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HCM CITY — The SSI Asset Management Company announced on Monday it has raised US$39.4 million for its DAIWA-SSIAM Vietnam Growth Fund II L.P from both foreign and local investors.
A portion also came from the Saigon Securities Inc. and Japan's Daiwa Corporate Investment, the joint managers of the fund.
The private equity fund targets enterprises in manufacturing, services, consumer goods, agriculture, and seafood, which are thought to have great potential thanks to the country's high rate of young people, increasing middle class, rapid urbanisation and Việt Nam's increased global integration.
It also considers opportunities in the divestment of State-owned enterprises and SOE equitisation, where it seeks to buy 10-30 per cent stakes in companies.
The two partners had set up their first Vietnam Growth Fund in 2009 and successfully sold their stakes in all the companies they invested in.— VNS


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Boron-based Wood Preservative.
This boron-based, concentrated wood preservative controls termites, insects, and wood decay fungi such as brown and white rot. Use on wooden structures that come into contact with water such as crawl spaces, decks, sills, columns, joists, beams, logs, siding, and fences. This versatile product can be used on wet or dry surfaces, indoor or outdoors, and on wood or wood-based products before or after treatment with LiquidWood or WoodEpox. It's the preservative of choice for its long lasting effects and low toxicity to humans and pets. Apply to bare wood. Dilute with water as needed.
Coverage: Dependent upon dilution ratio and surface type.
Packaging: 1 gallon
This product is unavailable for shipment into Canada.
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You can use our LiquidWood on any dry rotted wood to consolidate it and make it hard again. It is not a protectorant or sealant type product.
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You can use our LiquidWood and WoodEpox to restore the windows and either the Sarco Dual Glaze (exterior use) or the Sarco Type M Glazing Compound (interior use) to reglaze the windows.
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First, i like to start off by telling you a little about myself and how i came to be a dog walker. As a child i was raised around many different types of animals especial dogs. My father is a big animal lover ,so i guess you can say my experience started from home. I learned different animals diets,how often they were fed, what clement were suitable, how to washing them, how to walk a dog, and how to cut there nails and, so much more .There after,family would ask me to watch or walk there dog and from there it turned in to friend of family and friends of friends. At this time iam taking it to the next level by pursuing a BS in Biology ,so that i will be able to enter Veterinary school.
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Fantasy strategy done properly
Now this is a game which does exactly what it says on the tin and which does it with style, depth and variety and which makes for a fine fantasy-themed strategy sim. Coming from the SSI stable which produced similar WWII sims like Panzer General, this one places players into a fairly traditional fantasy world where the evil Shadowlord is attempting to seize control of the land. Taking control of one of four heroes, each with their own special abilities, players must engage in a series of squad-level battles against the Shadowlords forces and generals. The main focus of the game is the combat but there are other elements like recruiting, technology research and resource management which are straightforward enough but make for a nice diversion. Battles take place over a range of environment types on hex-based maps and which each present their own tactical challenges, with certain units proving more effective in some than in others and which adds a nice extra element of strategy to proceedings. There is a good mix of units available across various classes, including expected types like cavalry and archers and more unusual ones like siege engines and sky hunters and while the range of options might not be extensive, it does provide plenty of options for differing force types. While Fantasy General doesn't do anything particularly new or original, it does manage to get everything pretty much right which makes it a good choice for genre fans and newcomers alike. The graphics are unspectacular but are certainly serviceable and there are some neat designs which mix fantasy with steampunk-style sensibilities and there is a lot of attention to detail. The combat is exciting and challenging with plenty of opportunities for different tactics and overall this is an entertaining slice of fantasy strategy that is well worth seeking out. Check out Star General for SSI's sci-fi take on the genre which is just as good.
Hex based, but fantasy in theme wargame
In Fantasy General you have the option of playing the campaign included or going for the multiplayer route, which allows you to play hot seat against your friends. The game's theme is a fantasy one, but fear not, if you've done your apprenticeship in regular WWI or WWII games, you'll be right at home in Fantasy General, controls wise and style of play wise. The game offers you two distinct factions, each with its own unique units, slightly different and slightly inviting to different types of play, but I think that overall, whatever faction you play your experience will be pretty similar in terms of your involvement and strategy. Graphically the 2D maps and the way information is conveyed work as good as you can wish for, so that will be alright; not the prettiest game out there, but stylish enough just as well. At any rate, give it a try, you should not be disappointed. Alternatively, Lords of Magic can be a good option for another highly strategic game, though this one sure plays a little different than your everyday hex based.


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72 percent of the Palestinians would be willing to renounce violence if Israel would be willing to agree to the creation of a Palestinian state on terms acceptable to the Palestinians.
The phrase "terms acceptable to the Palestinians" is what's weasel-y. If there's anything that's been learned from the Oslo debacle about "terms acceptable to the Palestinians", it's the following 2 points:
1. Palestinian leadership will not consent to any agreement that stipulates that most descendents of 1948 Palestinian refugees will be permanently settled outside of pre-1967 Israel, even with humanitarian monetary compensation (notwithstanding the imaginations of people like Yossi Beilin).
2. Palestinian leadership will not take action against terrorists who kill Israelis unless their own vital interests are at risk.
But "Common Ground" and the AP are (intentionally?) oblivious.
I'm also highly skeptical about their finding that only 21% of Israelis doubted that Palestinians would halt violence after receiving a state roughly along 1967 borders.
You have to wonder about these polls. Tonite I received a phone call from a pollster of some institute who asked me a series of questions about Jerusalem mayor Ehud Olmert. I answered the questions sincerely, but many of them had an agenda behind them, eg. "Do you think Mayor Ehud Olmert's run on the national Likud list detracted from his running the city?". Perhaps this institute was working for Olmert's high-tech millionaire opponent Nir Barkat and looking for Olmert's soft spots.


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3D Jigsaw Puzzles
National Geographic uses photos to create jigsaws as do independent jigsaw puzzles suppliers. There's a great history at wikipedia.
Jigsaw puzzles can easily be created by taking a photo and cutting it up using specific jigsaw software for online jigsaw games. The more difficult the puzzle, the increased challenge.
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researching good sources of free online jigsaws
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Sweaty Back (Perspiration) Causes and Remedies
Sweating is a natural mechanism that is intended to cool down the body. While it is primarily intended for thermoregulation, at times sweating can become excessive even though there are not temperature-related issues. This can prove to be uncomfortable, inconvenient and even embarrassing. Apart from the odor that may be associated with the excessive perspiration, the sight of sweat also has certain social connotations which can affect daily life in various ways.
Why does the back sweat?
The back sweats for the same reason that sweating occurs elsewhere on the body. However, the back is one of the areas of the body where hyperhidrosis is more likely to be seen. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. This should be differentiated from excessive sweating with strenuous physical activity or with heat exposure as these are normal physiological responses to prevent the core body temperature from rising. Excessive sweating may also be seen with certain illness in which case it is referred to as diaphoresis as is the case with fever seen in infections.
Sweat is the fluid secretion produced by two types of glands – eccrine and apocrine glands in the skin. Eccrine sweat glands are present in skin throughout the body surface. It produces the thin secretions laden with water and salts that is typical of the sweat we know. These glands release the sweat directly on the skin surface. The other gland, the apocrine gland, produces a thicker fluid laden with fatty substances. Its secretion is released through hair follicles. Sebaceous glands produce the skin oil (sebum) that also releases through hair follicles. Although sebum may mix with sweat, it is not considered to be sweat and does not have the same functions as sweat.
Causes of Back Sweating
Some people do sweat more quickly and excessively than others. This as well is not considered abnormal provided that there is appropriate stimuli such as heat. In hyperhidrosis the excessive perspiration occurs even in cold weather although the regular stimuli like heat can exacerbate it. When hyperhidrosis occurs on certain areas of the body, this is referred to as focal hyperhidrosis. The back, armpits and chest are among the more commonly affected areas in focal hyperhidrosis.
Perspiration (sweating) is a result of these sweat glands being stimulated by tiny nerve fibers which in turn receive signals from the central nervous system. It can occur in response to psychological, hormonal, infectious and neurological factors as well as with the use of certain medication and the consumption of some substances. Similarly certain lifestyle factors can play a role in excessive sweating even when it is not hot or a person is not overly active.
People who are more active will naturally sweat more, especially if the climate is hot. Clothing also makes a difference. If a person is dressed with heavy clothing that insulates the skin surface then heat generated by the body cannot escape. As a result the body will trigger mechanisms like sweating in an attempt to lower the temperature. Obesity has a similar effect since the fat deposits underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat) acts as a natural insulator.
The involuntary part of the nervous system can elicit a range of different reactions when a person is undergoing psychological stress or strong emotions. The heart beats faster, pupils dilate, blood glucose levels rise and sweat increases. Even when some of these effects are due to hormones, it is nerves that carry stimulatory signals to the glands that secrete hormones. Sweating may therefore be associated with emotions like anxiety, fear, anger and embarrassment.
A number of hormone disorders (endocrine diseases) and hormonal changes can lead to excessive sweating. Hyperthyroidism is one of the common conditions where the thyroid gland becomes overactive and the metabolism increases beyond normal. Sweating may also be seen with an overactive pituitary gland and when diabetics experience a sudden drop in blood glucose levels (hypoglycemic attack). Women undergoing menopause may also experience excessive sweating with hot flashes.
Nervous System
The sweat glands are stimulated by signals carried to it by nerves. If these nerves malfunction it can over-stimulate the sweat glands. Sometimes the problem lies in the temperature regulation centers in the brain that are altered and elicit sweating abnormally or excessively. This may be seen in a range of neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, strokes, autonomic neuropath and peripheral neuropathies.
Drugs and Substances
A number of substances can elicit sweating for various reasons. This may include affecting the thermoregulatory centers in the brain, stimulating the part of the nervous system that controls the sweat glands, increasing metabolism and therefore heat generation as well as causing the skin blood vessels to dilate excessively. These effects may be seen with prescription drugs like weight loss medication and diabetes drugs, illicit substances like ecstasy (MDMA) and other substances such as caffeine and alcohol.
Other Conditions
- Heart disease
- Certain types of cancers
- Substance withdrawal
- Shock
Remedies for a Sweaty Back
Focal hyperhidrosis can be difficult to treat when no specific condition or substance can be isolated, and when it has been persisting for years. Sometimes surgery is necessary to sever the nerves to the sweat glands at the affected area but this is usually the last option and only reserved for severe cases. Sometimes simple lifestyle and dietary changes can help to reduce the excessive sweating of the back.
- Try to use thinner and lighter colored clothing. It will allow air to flow through and for the sweat to evaporate as well as reflect some light which can help to reduce heat buildup around the skin.
- Reduce the intake of caffeine and other stimulants and where possible stop it altogether. It can be found in coffee, tea, colas, some energy drinks and even chocolate. Stop smoking as nicotine is also a stimulant.
- Consider changes in diet and lifestyle to help with weight loss. It can also assist with managing diabetes beyond the benefits of using antidiabetic medication as prescribed.
- Learn relaxation techniques for stress management. Coping skills are equally important so as not to become emotional with daily life events that is a common cause of psychological stress these days.
Night sweats may be a different condition associated with certain diseases and should be investigated accordingly.


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Restrooms are located at the Visitor Center and Panda Plaza.
The Cheetah Conservation Station is located behind the Adaptation/Migration in the Anthropocene exhibit.
There are two restaurants that are open seasonally near the Cheetah Conservation Station: the Panda Grill and the Panda Overlook. Check out the "Dining at the Zoo" section to view meal options.
The American Bison exhibit is located across from Panda Plaza.
Asia Trail is located adjacent to Cheetah Conservation Station. Visitors can observe giant pandas, red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, fishing cats, clouded leopards, and sloth bears at this location. Each day around 1:15 p.m. keepers toss novel foods and enrichment items to the sloth bears (weather dependent).
The Asia Trail Gift Shop, located in the Visitor Center, showcases an eclectic variety of merchandise ranging from plush animals, toys, games, and books to zoo-themed apparel, accessories, and household decorations from all over the globe. Find fair trade and earth-friendly creations here!
This mobile art installation has a direct connection to the work of Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute ecologists who study how ecosystems and the species within them respond to global changes.
The Smithsonian leads the Forest Global Earth Observatory Network (ForestGEO)—the only network that applies a standardized protocol to measure and document forests all over the world. When a major event occurs, like the arrival of an invasive species, scientists are able to evaluate how trees are affected. Currently, SCBI ecologists study the extensive impact of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle on critically endangered native ash trees in a 50-acre ForestGEO plot evaluated annually through a tree census.
Ten percent of the native ash trees studied at SCBI died earlier this year, and all that remain are likely to be infected with beetle larvae. This ecological research is critical to understanding tree mortality and how trees are responding to invasive species, climate change or other global factors. ForestGEO plots enable ecologists to follow the trajectories of individual trees and how those trees impact overall forest health.
Healthy forests are key to resilience.
Take action to maintain healthy, diverse forests, which will be more resilient when invasive species do arrive. These include:
Spread knowledge on the damaging powers of these pests.
Learn and share how invasive insect species harm our forests, fields, crops and livelihoods.
Be informed and follow guidelines set by the USDA, park service and others.


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Thursday, 19 September 2013 - Monday, 30 September 2013
Hotel rooms are a necessity to many people when they travel. They can be a place to relax after a long day or in some cases they will make you wish you never left home. Hotel amenities vary greatly from place to place from just a bed, a table, a phone, a TV and an ensuite to multiple rooms with full kitchens and all the comforts of home. They can be as small as a pod in a capsule hotel or as big as a multi-floor penthouse suite.
In this challenge you are free to design and model any type of hotel or motel room you like. Just be sure to stay away from the mini-bar as you model; they can be pretty pricy.
Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to cathy.tritschler for the challenge suggestion.
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 188


text: There is something going on with me and Scotland that I don't fully grasp myself as yet. Lately, I keep flashing into Scotland, during a period some 300-400 years or so ago. Some of my earliest (in this life) past life memory experiences are from that time and place. Indeed, my first ever post on the forum was on that subject. This is another one I wrote fairly early on describing another Scottish experience: I have remembered various (mostly quite disturbing) battle scenes from that time, which I don't need to trouble everyone else with (just take my word for it ). But I haven't been able to get any further into this particular Scottish life. As is often the way, it feels as though it is 'on the tip of my tongue' but I just can't get to it. There must be more (there always is) but I don't know what it is. I was reading some of Charles Stuart's writings about 'The Bonny Prince', etc. and all of that just gives me 'goosebumps' for want of a better word. I'm sure it must have been about that time. The 'Skye Boat Song' "Speed bonny boat, like a bird on the wing over the sea to Skye...." has always made me feel teary from early childhood for no good reason... Last night I was talking to someone about the film 'Highlander' and I remembered how it made me feel all strange and goosebumpy when it came out, 20 or more years ago. Not just the swords and battles and all (me being me) but the theme of 'immortality' - especially the love story bit ... Of course, it's rather a silly film really (although you have to love the soundtrack by Queen). But there was something about this guy and his secret 'other life' that appealed to me and I certainly identified with. Back then (20 years ago) I had not really looked into what was going on with me and the whole 'reincarnation' thing, but the film certainly touched me in many ways. I remember being absolutely moved and excited by it - the idea of being 'immortal' and somewhat world weary with it and the feeling that those you love die and disappear, but you go on and so forth somehow touched a deep chord in me at the time. This evening I was just messing about looking for a clip of the film... and again with the 'waterworks'. I don't even know what I'm trying to describe, but something is coming up in my 'subconcious' - that's for sure! No doubt (probably) it has something to do with my friend X I get that 'vibe' ... I will have to ponder on it more deeply. A few times in the past couple of weeks I have tried meditating on it, but my mind just refuses to cooperate and wants to skip away, so it's probably something 'dire' .... Hey ho. Highlander:


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The Harmonic Egg chamber uses sound & light waves in a resonant frequency to the body, which then allows the body to rebalance and reset itself. Healing with this holistic health approach can occur on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
"Sound healing is trending up. It's like where yoga was 15 years ago. People are realizing that sound is a viable medium to address distress, enhance learning, even work with an autistic child." Sound work is "creating a frequency and vibration for someone that's conducive for him or her to heal," says Joshua Leeds, the author of The Power of Sound and an expert in the field of psychoacoustics, the study of the effects of sound on the human nervous system.
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Turn to pg 115 for "Earth Song"" in Vol 4 No 1, February 2016. Or see below.
Earth Song
I am the weeping earth cringing
in pain when you dig me up, pulling out
limbs, entrails leaving me to hemorrhage.
Shocked, in excruciating pain, no one hears my
silent cries. Children orphaned, lives torn apart,
fracking my veins drinking me dry. Parched
I crumble into pieces. I am the silent sky watching
anger whizz by to explode in places you don't like.
Not yours to care while I listen
to the cries of the weak
trying to make sense of it all
amidst terror raining down from
above. I am the roaring waves, the deep
darkness under heaving waters, flowing rivers
gurgling streams and silent lakes that stand still as
mirrors for clouds to comb their hairs. You
damn me everywhere but I lift my
head straining to rise, course through the
way I want and not how you think
I should. I am the raging fire that burns, taking
the trees with me chasing the birds away,
the deer, rabbits and wild beasts
that hide within my voluminous cloaks. Trees, how
I love to sway to birds tunes, the beat of squirrels feet,
weave my magic through the land, burrowing in deep,
standing up tall reaching high to the skies waving
my many arms in the breeze holding onto life. I am
woman I am life I am earth and I bleed.
"Driving Down Galle Road" is on page 39-40 of Vol 2 No1, February 2014. Or read it below.
Driving Down Galle Road
Did you see the dead walking
along the shore last night? Or hear
the mournful wails of souls
caught up in limbo? They came ashore
from the bottom of the sea that stole them
many years ago. Branches of the
coconut trees shivered as they stood
swaying in the balmy nights'
breeze. The lone dog howled from the
house many miles inland. He seemed to
sense all was not right. Was
he the only one to know of your
presence? Did others inside houses not
know? Or were they tired of it all? Lost
souls wrenched away by the sea so long ago
now coming ashore to call on the living,
asking for things they couldn't
get in their life. Taken away too soon,
before they could begin to live.
Borne away by the roaring waves away, away
many fathoms into the deep. They now
cry to return, unfinished lives, unfinished
business but the seas only roar
as they hover about on land. Waiting.


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A background task used to update your app's state in the background.
- watchOS 3.0+
- Watch
Do not subclass or create instances of this class. Instead, schedule a background app refresh task by calling
schedule. When this background task is triggered, the system launches your app in the background, instantiates a
WKApplication object, and passes the task object to your extension delegate's
handle(_:) method.
You often use a background app refresh task to drive other tasks. For example, if your server updates its data every day at 6:00, you might do the following:
scheduleto schedule a refresh just after 6:00.
Background Refresh(with Preferred Date: user Info: scheduled Completion:)
When the system triggers this task:
Create a background
URLSessiontask to download the updated data. For more information on background transfers, see
scheduleto schedule the next update.
Background Refresh(with Preferred Date: user Info: scheduled Completion:)
setand pass
Task Completed With Snapshot(_:)
falseto end the background task without updating the snapshot.
When the
WKURLSessiontask is triggered, check the session to see if the information has downloaded successfully. If the download was successful:
Refresh Background Task
Update your user interface with the new data.
setand pass
Task Completed With Snapshot(_:)
trueto end the background task and update the snapshot.
When the
WKSnapshottask is triggered, because the user interface is already up to date, you can just call
Refresh Background Task
set. Pass
Task Completed(restored Default State: estimated Snapshot Expiration: user Info:)
[NSDate distantfor the estimated snapshot expiration date, preventing the system from automatically scheduling another snapshot refresh.
Background app refresh tasks are budgeted. In general, the system performs approximately one task per hour for each app in the dock (including the most recently used app). This budget is shared among all apps on the dock. The system performs multiple tasks an hour for each app with a complication on the active watch face. This budget is shared among all complications on the watch face. After you exhaust the budget, the system delays your requests until more time becomes available.


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Life is all about choices and attitude. Make the right choices, keep a positive attitude-- and you will find JOY through all of your ups and downs. Hope you enjoy my thoughts!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Fall on the Blue Ridge Pkwy-Part II
I loved seeing this Maple tree showing off its colors against that blue sky.
The REDS of Autumn truly take my breath away. Isn't this tree just gorgeous?
Monday, I'll show you the highest elevation (6053 feet) along the Blue Ridge Parkway. SO--come back for more!!!!
Have a great weekend --and I'll try to catch up with your posts this weekend (although the last bunch of leaves are beckoning for me to rake and blow them OUT of our yard). See you Monday!!!
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Sanjeev Kapoor (born April 10, 1964) is a Indian Chef and television personality. He is best known as the author of numerous Indian style cookbooks and the host of Khana Khazana, a popular cookery program
Born in Ambala, India, Kapoor started out in the hospitality industry in 1984. He started his career in the ITDC under their kitchen management program where he graduated at the top of his class. After working in many hotels, he became the Executive Chef of the Centaur Hotel in Mumbai
His television show won the Best Cookery Show Award given by the Indian Television Academy (ITA) in 2001. He was also the recipient of the Best Executive Chef of World Award by H & FS and the Mercury Gold Award at Geneva, Switzerland by IFCA. As a restaurant consultant he has granted his franchise to a number of restaurants both in India and abroad.
He recently opened his reastaurent in Powai, Mumbai called The Yellow Chilli.
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