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It's really really sick that this country allows this. I've seen this video before. Ive seen most of them. It is extremely cruel especially that they shock them for sh* like stimming (just waving there hand) because they want to eliminate the typical autistic behavior of stimming. Just minor behavior that is not bad or harmful they shock students for. And there is LOP which is another sick twisted horrible torture that they used, probably still do where they take away there prisoners ("students") right to talk with other students. Its so cruel. It's incredible that this sadistic viol torture is allowed as an exception, when almost anywhere else this treatment would be punished by imprisonment.
Try to give some one out in public in the street an electric shock for stimming, do it to a random stranger and it is considered assault. Do it to your child and they take your child away. But JRC can do it and the law says JRC gets a free pass. In JRC It's called "treatment" by the law. Everywhere else it is called "assault". Makes no sense.


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The Manteca Buffaloes sophomore team was able to open the 2012 season in grand fashion, jumping to an early lead and cruising to a 41-8 blowout of Edison High in both teams' season opener in Stockton.
The Buffaloes got touchdowns from Lechi Nkwotcha, Hector Soto Andrew Gardner, Nick Lucchetti and Edward Gomez. The Buffaloes praised the play of starting quarterback Dominick Pisano who kept things in control and tossed a touchdown.
"Today we played extremely well," Manteca head coach Sean Hogan said. "Especially for the first test of the season. Dom did an amazing job running the offense while spreading the wealth to a host of receivers."
The Buffaloes will look to make it back-to-back victories when they host the Los Banos Tigers in the Buffaloes' home-opener.
Sierra 27, Grace Davis 6
The Timberwolves offense was led by Jared Sileira's two touchdown passes as they handled the visiting Grace Davis sophomore team with ease Friday.
Sileira hooked up with playmaker Hunter Johnson and also found Devin Nunez for a score. JoJo Macias made major contributions on the ground, breaking loose for a pair of big runs.
"Our offensive line improved a great deal from week one," Sierra head coach Dan Dukes said.
Orestimba 14, East Union 12
The Lancers were right with Orestimba for the majority of the contest, but could not convert on both PAT and suffering a two-point loss to Orestimba Friday.
East Union (0-2) got dominant performances from Taariq Davis and Cody Kenner, both of whom scores touchdowns in the loss.
Davis tossed for 110 yards on four completions and also added a 25-yard touchdown run to go along with a touchdown pass. Kenner hauled in three passes for 98 yards and a score.
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Job Title: HIV JP COORDINATION SPECIALIST (UGANDAN NATIONAL)
Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 12-Oct-12
Additional Category HIV/AIDS
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
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Starting Date :
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Duration of Initial Contract : 12 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 12 months
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The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Uganda is supporting the Government of Uganda in addressing key development challenges based on the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Government of Uganda's five-year National Development Plan (NDP). This is in line with the UN Reforms, the Paris Declaration and the Accra Agenda for Action. Accordingly, upon request of the Government, the UNCT has adopted a "Delivering as One" approach to enable UN in Uganda to respond jointly and more effectively to national development priorities and its mandate. The UNCT in Uganda has identified a number of areas for joint programming, including several joint programmes as a key implementation modality for the UNDAF. One of these is a Joint UN Programme of Support on AIDS (JUPSA) that brings together the efforts and resources of UN system organizations to support the national AIDS response.
Within this context, UNAIDS through UNDP is looking for a dynamic and experimented Co-ordination Specialist to support the activities of the UN Joint Team on AIDS and management of the Joint Programme. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator and work closely with the JUPSA Core Management Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the UN Joint Team to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the JUPSA:
Prepare annual consolidated work plans and reports for submission to the Government of Uganda, through the Resident Coordinator's Office, as well as periodic narrative and financial progress reports as per the Joint Programme document.
Co-ordinate participating agencies in annual work planning, review and reporting processes in line with the agreed monitoring and evaluation framework of the Joint Programme, within the context of the UNDAF.
Support regular fund disbursement to partners through the pass-through funding modality and report on sources and uses of donor contributions received.
Liaise regularly with the Resident Coordinator's Office to provide regular progress reports and briefings to the UNCT members; and with the UNAIDS HQs, Joint Team, Administrative Agent to ensure timely reporting, disbursements and accountability.
Facilitate knowledge building and results-based change management, through identifying and synthesizing best practices and lessons learned on effective implementation of the Joint Programme in the context of overall UN reform and Delivering as One as a UN System in Uganda.
Ensure an operational and update JUPSA eMIS.
Provide managerial, advisory and technical support to all participating UN agencies in the areas of programme development and implementation, fund management, monitoring and evaluation.
Facilitate peer learning, dissemination of good practice and information exchange among members.
Provide technical support for the implementation of UCO workplan:
Ensure harmonization of priorities and activities between JUPSA and UCO workplans.
Participate and contribute to UNAIDS Country Office planning, review and reporting
Provide sectional reports on top tasks that relate to both JUPSA and UCO workplan
Participate in the mid-year and end of year review and consolidate reports.
Provide Secretariat and coordination to the forum of AIDS Development Partners:
Participate and contribute to AIDS Development Partners Group (ADPG) planning, review and reporting
Ensure coordination with national stakeholders and other development partners in the implementation of the UN Joint Programme on AIDS.
Work as a focal person between ADPG and UCO and ensure timely update and communication.
Perform any other related tasks that may be required
Key deliverables:
Production of mid-year and annual consolidated reports.
Production of reports on workshops, retreats and trainings undertaken by the Joint Team.
Consolidated annual workplans, implementation and review reports – programmatic and financial.
Meeting reports of the Joint Team, Core management Group, Joint Steering Committee and ADPG.
Key Competencies:
A keen interest in helping make development policies more effective and commitment to excellence, Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence.
Intellectual curiosity, analytical, strategic thinking and capacity to take initiative.
The ability to multi-task, prioritize, establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment, to delegate work appropriately and to co-operate generously with others, while working under pressure, and having to meet strict deadlines.
Proven ability to deal with politically sensitive issues in dialogue with decision-makers including effective communication. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to manage, organise dialogue, conduct fact-finding missions , learn, and disseminate results to a variety of audiences.
Ability to contribute to the identification and solution of Joint Programme-wide management issues.
Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment.
Functional Competencies:
Results based programme development and management
Leveraging the resources of partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
Job Knowledge /technical expertise
Required Skills and Experience
A master's degree in either Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics or Public Health with a specialized post-graduate training in the assessment, planning, design, management, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes.
At least eight (8) years of relevant experience at national levels in the area of HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation.
The candidate should have worked/have experience in managing and coordination of Joint Programmes with an appreciation of the operations of the UN Joint team and programme, the pass through funding modalities and reporting procedures.
Excellent understanding of the country M&E environment and the national HIV response.
Evidence of joint planning / programming, budgeting, reporting, with at least knowledge and or participation in preparation of national and international reports.
Strong results-based programme management experience, with particular focus on strategic planning, budgeting and capacity building.
Proven achievement in managing a complex multi-partner, cross sector and cross cutting initiative is essential.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online at http://jobs.undp.org by the 12th October, 2012, and should submit an application and proposals, which include the following:
Job Proposal:
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Letter of Interest.
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Maximus: I knew a man who once said, 'Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.'
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Maximus: I knew a man who once said, 'Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.'
Proximo: Some of you are thinking that you won't fight. Others, that you can't fight. They all say that until they're out there. Listen. Thrust this into another man's flesh. They will applaud and love you for that. And you, you may begin to love them for that. Ultimately we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but we can decide how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men.
Commodus: I think I understand my own people.
Gracchus: Then perhaps Caesar will be so good as to teach us… out of his own extensive experience.
Commodus : I call it love. I am their father. The people are my children. I shall hold them to my bosom and embrace them tightly.
Gracchus: Have you ever embraced someone dying of plague, sire?
Maximus: What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Maximus: My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.
Lucilla: Today I saw a slave become more powerful then the Emperor of Rome.


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Wednesday's Mini-Report, 7.25.18
Today's edition of quick hits:
* The phrase "agreed to work toward" suggests very little happened: "The United States and the European Union stepped back from the brink of a trade war on Wednesday, after President Trump said the Europeans agreed to work toward lowering tariffs and other trade barriers, and to buy billions of dollars of American exports, from soybeans to natural gas."
* Pakistan: "A blast near a polling station killed dozens of people Wednesday as Pakistan voted in a general election pitting cricket hero Imran Khan against the party of jailed ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif."
* Trump had an ethics lawyer? "One of the White House's top attorneys plans to leave the administration by the end of the summer, according to four people familiar with his plans. The departure of Stefan Passantino, the deputy White House counsel responsible for policing ethics for Trump officials, will leave a huge hole in the White House's legal operation, where the 51-year-old has operated as the number two to top attorney Don McGahn."
* This is unwise: "The White House will stop routinely releasing summaries of calls President Donald Trump has with foreign leaders, according to person familiar with the plan, ending a longstanding practice."
* Bringing out the worst in people: "The Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday said the organization is 'disappointed' with members who heckled the press during a speech by President Donald Trump at the 2018 VFW convention and were 'happy' to have members of the media at the event."
* I hope you caught Rachel's coverage of this last night: "The Russian Ministry of Defense slammed US Gen. Joseph Votel Tuesday, accusing America's top military commander in the Middle East of discrediting President Donald Trump's position after Votel expressed hesitancy about working with Russia in Syria."
* Sorry, Devin Nunes: "Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr told CNN Tuesday he believed there were 'sound reasons' for judges to approve the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant on former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page, in yet another break between the Republican leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees."
* The power of lobbyists: "The House voted Tuesday to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, with nearly five-dozen Democrats joining all but one Republican in backing the bill."
* Why is the deficit approaching $1 trillion? "Corporate income tax collections are near a 75-year low, as a share of the economy, after a new law reduced rates and allowed companies to deduct investments immediately."
* Some of these ideas actually have merit: "Trying to ease gridlock in Congress, a bipartisan group of frustrated House members is coming forward with a rules overhaul intended to give rank-and-file lawmakers more say."
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Torquay United have confirmed the release of midfielder Chris McPhee following talks with manager Martin Ling that resulted in a mutual agreement that the player's future lies elsewhere. The news comes despite BBC Sport reporting that a loan move was on the cards just 24 hours ago.
Having returned to Plainmoor in June 2011, after previously spending a season with the club in 2006-07, McPhee found first-team opportunities limited under Ling. Initially used as a substitute or starting central midfielder, McPhee made 26 league appearances in 2011-12 but gradually fell out of favour as the season wore on, even struggling to hold down a place on the bench after January.
Indeed, he last featured for the Gulls on 6 March, in a 1-0 home defeat of Aldershot. Unsurprisingly, both player and manager thought a change of scenery was required, and Torquay transfer-listed McPhee in late May, along with winger Lloyd Macklin.
Following this move, it looked as if McPhee would be either sold, or loaned out to a Conference National club for the first half of the 2012-13 campaign, returning in January – or being recalled earlier if required – to assist in what Ling hopes will be a push for promotion. With McPhee having spent most of his career in the South of the country, taking in spells with Swindon and Weymouth as well as Torquay, rumours linking the 29-year-old with loan or permanent moves to Newport County and Hereford United seemed well-founded.
McPhee's experience in non-league, combined with his versatility – he can play anywhere across midfield as well as up front – would benefit any Conference club, but today's release scuppers any chance of a temporary move for the ex-Brighton trainee. Ling's decision to cut McPhee from his now 22-man squad has fuelled hope that the former Leyton Orient chief is about to announce the signing of another attacker, as Ling has previously stated his squad will consist of 24 men – McPhee's replacement, plus the imminent signing of a new centre-back, would bring the group back up to the requisite number.
Despite acknowledging that there had been "considerable loan interest" in McPhee in recent weeks, a club statement claimed "a permanent departure would be the best option for both parities". Manager Ling added: ""We have reached an agreement for Chris to leave the club with immediate effect and pursue his career elsewhere. Chris is very much interested in combining a coaching role with his playing duties and sees his best opportunity with a club outside the Football League."
McPhee now looks set to join a leading Conference side, with the added financial impact of having to pay all of McPhee's wages (likely to be higher if a coaching role is involved) rather than a propotion, as would have been the case with a loan deal. The 2008 FA Trophy winner is unlikely to be short of offers, though, and could be tempted by a Conference South side if coaching duties are available.
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For now, it will still link to this blog, but as soon as I get a new editing computer locked down, and figure what I'm going to do about website design, I will be going live with...
While enjoying a not-so-sober night at home, I came up with the idea of attempting to answer one of life's great questions...
Yes. Who WAS the boss?... .COM
At the time, I had not realized this was attempted on "Community", but I'm not going to let that deter me. I'm going to be very scientific, and interactive on this.
Any idea you have while under the influence HAS to be a good one right? Kevin Smith would appreciate this.
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Home Comfort model A1 cast iron cookstove. Manufactured by the Wrought Iron Range Company of St. Louis, Missouri circa 1924. The wood-fired stove has double-door warming ovens on its top with a vent pipe at center. The top of the cooking surface has six burner lids and two detachable side extension shelves and towel racks. Doors at the front of the stove conceal a fire box, oven, damper control, soot clean-out and warming spaces.
The Wrought Iron Range Company outfitted the Women's Reformatory (Shakopee), State Hospital (St. Peter), State Asylum (Hastings), State Prison (Stillwater), Soldier's Home (Minneapolis), Minnesota Soldiers' Home and U.S. Veterans Hospital (Minnehaha), and Pipestone Indian School (Pipestone) during the 1920s.


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Earthquakes in Greenland are rare. At least, they're supposed to be. But a few weeks ago, a 4.1 "quake" struck a tiny island off Greenland's west coast, triggering a massive tsunami that smashed homes, leaving at least four people dead. But what residents – and seismic equipment – initially labelled a quake may be nothing of the sort. Story here.


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A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast.
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A mammogram is used to check for breast cancer in women. They may not have any signs or symptoms of the disease. This type is called a screening mammogram. The x-ray images make it possible to detect tumors that cannot be felt.
Diagnostic Mammogram
This type is used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other symptoms of the disease have been found. Besides a lump, other symptoms include: breast pain, nipple discharge or change in breast size or shape.
2 What should I wear the day of the exam?
It is not a good idea to wear deodorant, perfume, or lotion the day of the mammogram. These products can distort the mammogram. Also, you will be asked to undress from the waist up, so wear a skirt or pants.
3 How is a mammogram done?
The patient stands in front of a special x-ray machine. A radiologic technician takes the x- rays one breast at a time. The breast is compressed between a plate and an x-ray plate. It may cause some discomfort, but it only lasts for a few seconds. The x-rays are then read by a radiologist, who will decide if there is a need for a diagnostic mammogram.
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Bellavia off ballot
The state Board of Elections ruled today that Iraq War veteran David Bellavia will not appear on the ballot in a special election for the 26th Congressional District.
Bellavia, of Batavia, courted Tea Party supporters to collect petitions on his behalf to appear on the ballot on a "Federalist" line. He was helped by emails to supporters from former U.S. Senate candidate Gary Berntsen.
Bellavia, however, did not file the correct paperwork stating his willingness to run on the line.
Because of the late paperwork, objections to Bellavia's petitions, filed by Michael Miserantino of Corfu, were not evaluated by the board.
Petitions filed by Akron industrialist Jack Davis, a Republican running on a "Tea Party" line, were not challenged, and he will appear on the ballot, along with Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, a Republican; Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, who will also be on the Working Families line; and Beast editor Ian Murphy, of the Green Party.
In other NY-26 news, Corwin, running with Republican, Conservative and Independence endorsements, was scheduled to be in Ogden today to make an anti-tax pledge, but the event was postponed. (UPDATE: Corwin attended Trooper Kevin Dobson's funeral today in Clarence, which conflicted with the event.)


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Salcheto Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2010
2010 gave an incredible harvest. After a long and difficult winter, and a spring that was plagued by the threat of disease on the vines, the year evolved positively with an oversized blossoms. Initially, there was concern that a fresh and cloudy month of September was negatively affect concentration but with an abundance of sunshine at the end of the month was the problem of the job; the result is a Nobile that exudes power and elegance.
This magnificent result, has achieved international recognition.
Gambero Rosso: 3 red glasses
The Wine Advocate: 93+ points
"A three glasses of conquest by the Salcheto Nobile 2010, thanks to a bouquet full of life, penetrating, with fresh herbs such as thyme. Red fruits, a solid body. Juicy, with a pleasant and long finish."
Own notes DFW: This Nobile is truly a breakthrough for Salcheto for me. It is a round, full wine full flavor of red fruit and soft tannins sides. Fortunately, we can obtain here an allocation in all volumes. But the 2011 is of the same caliber and already available.
Grapes: 100% Prugnolo Gentile
Plot: "Salcheto" to Montepulciano
Ageing: 18 months, 70% in large "cask", 30% in "tonneaux" (500 liters). At least 6 months in bottle.
Keep Potential: 8-10 years
Serve at 18 ° - 20 ° C
Bottle / Closing: Toscanello 360 g / Natural cork
Sizes: 750ml / 375ml / 1500ml / 3lt / 5lt / 18lt (the latter on request).
First year avn production: 1990
Alcohol: 13.5


text: Good day everyone! Apologies for not having a January Malware Roundup. I was at the RSA conference in San Francisco during the first week of February and wasn't able to compile a roundup for you dear readers. Anyway, this roundup will cover both January and February so you won't miss a thing! January Regional Attacks: For January, we've received several Trojan seeding attempts in Germany. The Trojans, arriving via e-mail, uses a variety of well-known companies and institutions for social-engineering. Several TROJ_YABE variants were seen pretending to be valid e-mails from 1&1 – a web hosting company, GEZ – a German TV/radio company, and the local German eBay. Malwares that hit it big: The biggest news last January is the so called "Storm Worm". Technically speaking, this is not a worm per se, but a Trojan spammed aggressively by a worm component. The Trojan, detected as TROJ_SMALL.EDW, arrives as an attachment with the phrase "230 dead as storm batters Europe" as one of its e-mail subject, hence, the name "Storm Worm". Web-based Threats: From fake codec sites, TROJ_ZLOB creators have set-up a youTube look-alike site that pretends to host adult videos. The site, named adultTuba, will notify the user that a codec is needed to play the adult videos. The resulting downloaded file of course, is a variant of TROJ_ZLOB. News and Events: Malware authors are too smart not to use Saddam Hussein's execution as a means for social engineering. A spammed e-mail advertising videos of the late dictator's execution was found to be spammed last January. When clicking on a link embedded on the spam mail, a variant of TSPY_BANKER is downloaded and executed. To avoid suspicion, the malware opens a youTube search page with the query "Enforcado", meaning, "hanged person" – leading to a results page with Saddam's exection videos. Vulnerabilities and Exploits: An unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Word is being exploited by TROJ_MDROPPER.EQ, was found to be used in a highly targetted attack. Also, a few days after 2007's first MS Patch Tuesday, some malicious web sites were found to behosting codes exploiting the MS07-04 vulnerability – making it the first known vulnerability to be exploited for 2007. February Regional Attacks: Just like January, TrendLabs has seen several e-mail based attacks targetted to German users. One attack, where the e-mail message contains malicious scripts, pretends to be a news mail from Spiegel, an online news company from Germany. Another social engineering pretends to be a bill from IKEA – a home furnishing store. Another attack, this time appealing to Australians, was found to contain e-mail subjects claiming Australia's Prime Minister had a near fatal heart attack. Events Related: We all know the Superbowl is a very big event for the Americans. Needless to say, when the Dolphins' Stadium website (where this year's Superbowl was held) was hacked and a malicious link was inserted on one of the site's pages, all of America's security experts were concerned. The inserted link points to a malicious site that hosts an exploit in IE in order to download a variant of TROJ_ZLOB. TrendLabs counter-attacked by immediately blocking the malicious sites and updating the pattern file to detect all related malware files. In another event related attack, a new variant of WORM_NUWAR was found to spread some love by propagating with e-mail subjects related to Valentines. Vulnerabilities and Exploits: Following the release of the MS Word zero-day TROJ_MDROPPER.EQ, two new MS Office zero-days were discovered last February. First is TROJ_MDROPPER.FC which exploits an unknown vulnerability in MS Excel, while TROJ_MDROPPER.MY exploits an unknown vulnerability in MS Powerpoint. Other Interesting News: Some new malware tecniques were seen last February, first of which is WORM_RANCHNEG.A employing a password protected zip archive to avoid detection at the mail server level. Take note however that this is not the first time this technique was used. WORM_BAGLE was the original malware to employ this technique. While e-mail client (Outlook) based worms may be passe, there is a huge target for web based e-mails. WORM_ZHELATIN.CH is probably the first malware to use the web based e-mail to propagate, being able to automatically propagate through large web based e-mail services like AOL, Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo, the propagation potential of this malware is huge if left unchecked.


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When you're in your 20s, having money feels great. Spending it feels even better. However, as time passes, we realise that money is more than a means to have fun. Managing it is actually hard work. There are loans and taxes and investments and what not...and come to think of it, no one really explained this stuff to you properly.
Fortunately, being in charge of your finances is not too complicated. It's about setting a sensible course, and sticking to it long enough to see the results. And the sooner we learn to do this, the easier the journey becomes. Therefore, here are eight smart financial habits that we should cultivate before we turn 30.
Financial goal-setting
The road to financial well-being begins with setting the right goals. Goal-setting forces you to prioritise your wants and needs over the short, middle and long terms. It helps you temper your aspirations with a dose of reality, encourages responsible spending, and keeps you focused.
For example, you might want to buy a sports car in 3 years, but your salary might not justify this goal. A better plan would be to invest in building your skills, or starting a business, which can help boost your income and make that sports car a reality. Similarly, other worthy goals like a child's education, retirement and medical costs should all be part of your list.
Over a period of time, goal setting inculcates strong financial values and prevents you from losing sight of the things you value most in life.
Getting adequate insurance
Insurance is often seen as an unnecessary expense. However, life has a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it. A lifetime's worth of savings can be blown away by an accident or illness in your family. Insurance cannot prevent these situations from happening, but it does the next best thing: it reduces financial woes during these tough periods.
So resist the temptation to skimp on insurance, like most people do. A comprehensive health, life or vehicle insurance policy might cost a little bit more, but you'll sleep much better knowing that you, your family and assets are protected, should a problem ever arise.
Understanding the income tax system
Despite the large chunk income tax takes out of our salaries, it is surprising how poorly informed most of us are about it. Hence, before turning 30, make sure you have a basic understanding of the prevalent income tax slabs and exemptions, the tax-filing process and the mandatory documents. It might take you some time to understand, but remember, you don't have to be an expert: you just have to know enough so that you're not dependent on others forever.
Sidestepping debt
Even as banks and financial institutions encourage us to "enjoy now and pay later", the good old concept of living within one's means is still relevant today.
Taking a loan or buying stuff on your credit card is not a bad thing, especially if it is for a genuine need, like a home appliance or a child's education. However, one has to be wary of making it a habit or buying things that you don't really need on credit. Learn to identify dangerous debt traps—such as credit cards or high-interest loans—and stay clear of them as much as possible. And where the debt is necessary (such as a home loan), shop around to get the best terms, and make sure you repay it on time.
Starting to invest
The old saying goes: the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second best time is now. You're never too young to start investing, so make sure you do it by the time you turn 30. Investing an age-appropriate sum in growth-oriented investments while you're young can help you build up a solid corpus by the time you retire. Given the way inflation is going, investing is your best hedge against spiraling living costs. And while there are several investment avenues out there, investing in mutual funds is a great way to grow your wealth, provided you are consistent and have long-term focus.
Getting value-conscious
Whether you're buying a pair of jeans or a car, ensure that you're getting your money's worth. Seeing every purchase through the prism of value is a good habit to develop. This doesn't mean that you have to become 'cheap'. Buying an expensive and high-quality pair of jeans and making it last a whole year, is much better than buying two cut-price pairs that will wear out within the first six months. Follow the same approach in every transaction you make.
Getting comfortable with technology
In India and around the world, the whole idea of money is becoming digital. It is very likely that, barring small household transactions, 'physical' currency will gradually vanish in the years to come. This makes it very important for us to get comfortable with the new technology tools out there: from e-wallets to net banking websites, online insurance and loan aggregators, finance-related apps, bill payment services, etc. And yes, if you miss queuing up at the bank now and then, you can still do so—for nostalgia's sake.
Being pragmatic
The last habit to develop is a simple, no-nonsense attitude towards money. By now, it is fairly evident to most of us that there are no get-rich-quick schemes that work, no princes waiting to transfer millions of dollars to you, and no magical ways to multiply your money. Consistency and common sense will take you much farther than any short-cut can.
Developing sound financial habits early in life can equip you better to deal with life's ups and downs. One such habit is investing in mutual funds. Mutual funds are a great way of incorporating equity in one's investment portfolio, and are ideal for younger investors. The 'Mutual Funds Sahi Hai' campaign campaign by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showcases the benefits of mutual funds for people of all ages. To know more, visit www.mutualfundssahihai.com.


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September 1, 2016
BILLY CLARK, Appellant (Petitioner),v.STATE OF WYOMING, ex rel., DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION, Appellee (Respondent).
from the District Court of Natrona County The Honorable W.
Thomas Sullins, Judge
Representing Appellant/Petitioner: Keith R. Nachbar of Keith
R. Nachbar, P.C., Casper, Wyoming.
Representing Appellee/Respondent: Peter K. Michael, Wyoming
Attorney General; John D. Rossetti, Deputy Attorney General;
Michael J. Finn, Senior Assistant Attorney General; Charlotte
M. Powers, Assistant Attorney General.
BURKE, C.J., and HILL, DAVIS, FOX, and KAUTZ, JJ.
Appellant/Petitioner Billy Clark applied for unemployment
insurance benefits after he was discharged from his position
as a fuel truck driver for Homax Oil Sales, Inc. (Homax).
Appellee/Respondent State of Wyoming ex rel. Department of
Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance Commission (the
Commission) denied his request for benefits on the basis that
he was fired for misconduct connected with his work. Mr.
Clark filed a petition for judicial review of the
Commission's decision, and the district court affirmed.
We, likewise, affirm.
Two issues must be addressed in this appeal:
I. Can serious and/or repeated negligence qualify as
misconduct under Wyoming law?
II. Was the Commission's decision that Mr. Clark
committed misconduct connected with his work supported by
substantial evidence?
Mr. Clark began work as a fuel truck driver for Homax in
Casper and Evansville, Wyoming on July 21, 2014. He delivered
fuels to various locations, including Homax's convenience
stores, with trucks that were compartmentalized so that
different fuels could be hauled in the same load. Once he
reached his destination, Mr. Clark was responsible for
unloading the fuels into the proper tanks. When Mr. Clark was
hired, his supervisor, Michael Dwyer, was aware that Mr.
Clark had dispensed the wrong fuel into tanks at his previous
job. Mr. Dwyer warned Mr. Clark that "mixing
product" was not acceptable and could result in
termination from his job. In addition, Homax trained Mr.
Clark on the procedure for unloading product to avoid placing
the wrong fuel in a tank.
Nevertheless, in August 2014, Mr. Clark mixed premium and
regular unleaded gas during a delivery. Homax was still able
to sell the fuel, but Mr. Clark was reprimanded for his
error. Mr. Dwyer warned him that there would be no further
chances if he unloaded fuel into the wrong tank again.
On September 14, 2014, Mr. Clark delivered fuel to one of
Homax's convenience stores in Casper. He incorrectly
unloaded approximately 8, 500 gallons of fuel, valued at
approximately $25, 000, by placing diesel fuel in the
unleaded gasoline tank and unleaded gasoline in the diesel
fuel tank. When he realized his mistake, he called Mr. Dwyer
and shut down the store to prevent customers from putting the
wrong fuel in their vehicles. Mr. Dwyer arranged for the
tainted fuel to be removed from the tanks at an approximate
cost of $1, 000. Mr. Clark continued to work as a fuel truck
driver over the next week; ...
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Mitchell, who weighs 450 pounds, told the deputy that he's too big to wear a seat belt. The deputy said he requested a drug-detecting dog because Mitchell and the driver appeared nervous. The dog detected the presence of drugs in the vehicle.
In addition to the drugs on Mitchell, deputies said they also found a handgun and $7,000 in cash in the vehicle.
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Will I be charged VAT on Silver, Platinum and Palladium?
We do not show VAT on our prices because we are based in Guernsey, where there is no such tax on any precious metals. If you ask for items to be delivered to locations outside of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, you will be asked to confirm that you understand that other taxes and disclosures may apply.
Please also see our 'tax on bullion' page HERE
Can I pre pay the VAT?
As you go through the checkout process the default option will be to pre-pay the VAT if your delivery address is recognised as being a jurisdiction we believe VAT is orinarily chargeable.
Can I Store bullion?
Yes. However, you will have had to complete our client due diligence process. Please see our 'Due Diligence' page for details.
How do I know my order is being processed?
When you have confirmed an order, you will recieve an order confirmation by email. If you do not receive a confirmation please contact us.
The order will then be packed and shipped, usually within 3 working days.
Can I track my order?
Once your order has been dispatched you will recieve a tracking number by email. You will also be able to find the tracking number on your online account. The tracking number can then be used through either the Royal Mail track and trace system or UPS tracking (depending on the shipping method).
Is there a minimum/maximum order?
No, you can purchase any amount of coins/ bars, although for amounts over £10,000 in any single, or related, transaction(s) you will need to provide 'Due Diligence' ... please see our page on this.
Are there discounts on larger purchases?
Discounts are available for bulk purchases on a lot of the products on the website. You can see the bulk rates by clicking on an individual product where a 'volume discounts' section will appear.
For orders over £10,000 there are more competitive rates through BULLIONROCK Invest
What forms of payment do you accept?
You can pay by debit card or credit card (charges will be levied) using our online order process. You can also pay via bank transfer for deals arranged with us over the telephone or by email.
What currencies do you accept?
We accept payment in Sterling for card payments. We may accept other currencies by agreement for bank transfers - please ask.
Can I pay in cash?
Unfortunately, owing to the costs involved in processing cash transactions and the increased money laundering risks, we can no longer accept cash for Bullion purchases.
Is the bullion insured whilst it is being delivered to me?
All items posted from BullionRock are fully insured until signed for.
Who will deliver my bullion to me?
You can choose between Royal Mail or UPS when you go through the checkout process.
How long will delivery take?
Delivery with Royal Mail usually takes 2-6 working days from Guernsey.
What if my delivery does not turn up?
Please allow 10 working days for UK mail and 20 working days for International mail to be delivered with Royal Mail. For UPS deliveries within Europe please allow 3 working days and 5 working days outside of Europe.
If your order does not turn up within these timeframes, please contact us and we can look into the delay with the courier. For orders delayed with Royal Mail we will then submit a claims form through Guernsey Post. We do have to allow up to 10 working days before doing so. Unfortunately the claims process can take up to 1month for UK mail and 2months for International mail. We cannot issue replacements or refunds until the claims process has been concluded.
If the item is found with the postal system it is usually forwarded to the intended recipient.
If the item cannot be found BullionRock are happy to replace the items or refund the amount originally paid but only once confirmation from the claims process has arrived.
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What are the postage costs?
The postage costs depend on which delivery provider you choose. The costs will be shown to you when you go through the checkout process. Royal Mail deliveries start at around £10 with UPS being more expensive and starting at around £50.
How are orders packaged?
All bullion sent by us is either packaged in small brown boxes or in white jiffy bags. The packages themselves will not have any BullionRock logos, however we do have to stamp a customs form with our address. All orders must be sent with a customs form which states what is inside the package and the value of its contents. These are sealed and will only be read by customs agencies on import.
I live outside of the UK can I order from you?
Orders outside of the UK are sent by Royal Mail International Sign For or UPS. Delivery times can be slightly longer and we have to allow up to 20 working days with Royal Mail. (UPS delivery should be within 5 working days to most areas.)
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May 21st at 10am EST – This week's topic: A Divinely inspired life Chapter 21 of "Change your thoughts, Change your life. Living the wisdom of the Tao" by Wayne Dyer
Want to live a Divinely inspired life?
Verse 21 of the Tao Te Ching asks us to shift our attention from what we think we know to that elusive force within ourselves that we don't know, so that we can truly know MORE.
Sounds like a contradiction, Right?
But the truth is, this source is where all creativity comes from. So wouldn't you want to allow THE SOURCE to guide you to live a divinely inspired life?
It says…
"How do I know the ways of all things at the Beginning? I look inside myself and see what is within me"
Lao Tzu is referring to the source of all things. Not just 'God' in general terms, but the actual force inside us that is the source of all our actions, words, feelings, etc. It is the source of everything that we experience.
To recognize this force Wayne asks us to…
Right now make a simple decision to move your index finger. Now wiggle your toes. Next, lift your arm. Finally, ask yourself, What is it that allows me to make these movements? In other words, what is it that allows you to see shapes and colors? What force behind your eyes invisibly signals you to process the sky as blue or a tree as tall? What is the formless energy that tweaks a vibration somewhere in your ear to give rise to sound?
When you contemplate and connect with this source energy regularly, allowing it to guide you vs all the stuff you stress and worry about, you gain more peace in your life, things become easier, and worry just falls away.
It makes is so you don't have to constantly think about every little detail and plan out every second of every day.
Wayne tells us to "Ask for guidance and meditate on it's sacredness"
The more you do it, the more connected and guided you become.
You feel safe and secure knowing that you're in a Diving partnership with the all knowing and all providing Tao
Here's an example of how I'm living a divinely inspired life…
Each week as you may have noticed recently, one of our community members is scheduled to share their thoughts with us about the week's chapter and verse. We've all been taking turns sharing our insights so that we all can learn and grow together much faster.
Generally, the author of the week provides me with a ready to publish post on Tuesday so that I can add all the event details and publish by Tuesday evenings.
However, This week our author had some life and family obligations that made it impossible for her to write a post of us this week. She tried to let me know as early as she could on Monday, but unfortunately I didn't see her message until Tuesday.
Now, I could have panicked. I could have gotten myself all stressed out about what to write in this blog post. I could have been mad or frustrated or worried. That's what we've been conditioned to do. That's how most people would react. But, that isn't helpful and it's definitely not going to help me live a divinely inspired life.
So instead, I just quieted my mind. I simply asked for guidance KNOWING that everything is divinely perfect. I expected that all the words for this post would be given to me so that I could write it 1st thing Wednesday morning and everything would be OK.
And so it is… 🙂
All of these words came to me without me stressing out or worrying!
When you purposefully clear away all the thoughts that you think you should have, all the to-do lists, all the mumbo jumbo that you repeat over and over in your mind trying to prepare yourself for this action or that event, and practice instead quieting your mind chatter and connecting with the divine inside of you, everything you do will feel easier and more natural.
You will then be living a divinely inspired life, free from stress and worry!!
"Thank you God, for allowing these words to appear, supposedly from my pen. I know that the source of everything, including these words, is the elusive and intangible Tao"
~ Wayne Dyer
Do you live a divinely inspired life? Have you ever had an experience where you let go of worry and simply allowed yourself to be guided from within?
Tell us what happened in the comment section below and help us encourage more people to begin living a divinely inspired life!
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Uh, what's my job??
It occurred to me this morning as I discovered, yet again that we have no cereal in the house, that I'm really working more than three jobs here. Why is it that this has never crossed my mind before?
House-cleaner (working overtime now that we've advertised our apartment)
Personal chef and shopper (stores are NOT open late here)
Teacher - Grade 5
Teacher - Grade 2
I know there's some overlap there, but honestly, it's a lot of work. I need more hours in the day to get everything done. Is it a planning issue or just a really full plate? I don't even know anymore.
What I'd like to add to the above list is Writer. But despite my best intentions, it's not happening. This blog, obviously, has not been happening. And that novel I'm still editing, again, not happening so much. I haven't even managed to read blogs in the last few months. How sad is that!?! I'm just feeling so blah and ick that I don't even know where to start.
So... let me start with YOU. I'm going to try to eek out some time this week for blog reading. Please leave me your blog addy in the comments and I'll pop over for a visit.
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I know exactly how you feel. I am up until midnight writing, and then waking at 7am to do all the housework, the homeschooling, the psychological consulting, the paid tutoring work ... !ReplyDelete
How are you enjoying living in Switzerland? Are you settling in okay?
Ah, it's good to know that I'm not alone!ReplyDelete
I don't know if I'll ever be "settled" in Switzerland. As soon as I think I am, I'm suddenly not. I think this is par for the course though as an expat, especially an expat defying the status quo. It's extremely pretty and the traveling has been great, but I do miss my freedoms (both real and imagined) in the US. As long as I don't think about it too much, I'm okay.
- Anonymous7:31 PM
For some reason, there seems to be a lot of the blahs going around. I'm sorry to hear that you have it too. Many bloggy friends have taking hiatuses from blogging. I know that I've not gotten most things done that I want to do. Partly, for me, it's being on the computer too much...but not on the computer doing useful stuff (like editing).ReplyDelete
My last post was from a few days ago...a little tour of our garden...but I don't know if that'll make you happy or depress you.
Hugs and I hope you'll feel better/happier!
Lol, thanks Teresa. I'm actually getting my own garden space here in a couple of weeks, so that will soften the blow when I see how amazing yours is! Headed over there now...ReplyDelete
I've been posting a lot. I will have to tell you the funny shocking story of the post I deleted but now babies are crying.
Hi, I'm a lurker (lol) and I don't think I've ever said hi. Don't know if you're interested in my blog but it's www.hollyhock-hill.blogspot.com . I have a very small Waldorf category and the rest is just our life.ReplyDelete
I have enjoyed your blog! I think I might have found it through the Christopherus forum when I used to subscribe?
We all feel your attempts to get back into the swing of things! I think something about this end of summer time..ReplyDelete
Many blessings to you as you contemplate your journey!
Hi Shonda! (Now we've met properly!) You have a lovely blog and beautiful kids. I look forward to visiting your posts.ReplyDelete
And Carrie, thanks. I've just popped over to your site and you've already given me MUCH to think about. Lovely.
Happily Ever, I can't wait to hear your funny/shocking story! Call me!
Dear Sara, I am so happy to see that you have posted again! I read through your blog quite a bit last year when we were beginning second grade. Thanks so much for all that you share!ReplyDelete
I hope you somehow find the time that you need for yourself. I have recently started keeping a blog at heirloomseasons.blogspot.com
Now I'm off to read your next post.
Renee :)


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Maria Franziska von Trapp {May Missionary Series}
We continue in our focus on missionaries and missionary work looking at Maria Franziska von Trapp. I think if you take a second, you will at least recognize the last name of this particular missionary.
Maria Franziska von Trapp was the third eldest child in the von Trapp family that became famous as the Trapp Family Singers and immortalized through The Sound of Music (though her name was changed to Louisa in the movie so there would not be any confusion with two "Maria"s).
She really did have a nun become her stepmother. In fact, her contracting the scarlet fever was the reason why a tutor (Maria, the soon-to-be-stepmother) was called for. She really did flee Nazi Germany. She really did sing with her family.
And while all of that is completely interesting all on it's own, she also did missionary work in New Guinea after her family band dissolved.
According to her, in her thoughts outlined in My Favorite Songs, she tells of how she used to fantasize about becoming a missionary in Africa and getting to wear sandals and sleep in a hammock. But she thought that would never happen with the seemingly endless touring her family choir was doing.
But after meeting a missionary who had worked in New Guinea while on tour, it wasn't long before she was in New Guinea "teaching children, helping with minor medical work, and of course, teaching them to sing!" (My Favorite Songs). She would teach four part harmonies in the morning before Sunday worship.
At one point, she went back home after praying that she needed to see why people obey God or she wasn't going back. And God answered her prayer, right in her own family. And soon she was back in New Guinea, doing God's work.
What I like so much about Maria's story is that she used the talents that God had given her. Clearly she was a good singer, and she was able to not just use it for fame (which would have been really tempting) but to use it for God's glory. How amazing it must have been to help people worship God in song!
I also like Maria's realness. She doubted why she was a missionary. And she was honest with God. And He heard her cry and answered her. I love that we serve a God as personal as our God is.
If you want to check out some more missionaries with their inspiring stories, be sure to check out the list below!
George Muller
George Muller
Eric Liddell
The Elliots and Friends
Mother Theresa
Don Richardson
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domestic violence, feminism, football, football brain injuries, mental-health, NFL, PTSD, sports
Jovan Belcher, the NFL starter for the Kansas City Chiefs killed his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, on Saturday and then himself, leaving behind a 3-month-old daughter. This is tragic. It just makes me so sad- for the daughter who had two parents and now will never know them, for the woman who was killed and had no choice in whether she wanted to live, for Belcher who couldn't regulate his emotions enough to not kill someone else and himself, for all the people who knew him, the other players, the coaches, the fans, and for football itself.
I don't know any more details than the first hand news reports are giving, but from afar it looks like a domestic violence case that escalated to a woman being killed, though there are reasons to see it as atypical. BUT, there is one thing, that makes me think it might have an added issue- football.
Football as a game has gotten progressively more violent. Protective gear hasn't helped because it makes the players ram into each other even harder. Head injuries happen probably more than even coaches and players realize. I've been around enough men to know they're often told to "walk it off" when they are hurt. Even if they're not told that, they have that ingrained in them from growing up. Don't dwell on it, walk it off, you'll be okay. But what if you won't be?
Belcher is the sixth NFL player to kill himself in the past two years. Anyone can imagine that having a head injury might not be good, but what about over and over again?
It already happens with trauma that people avoid situations and stimuli that remind them of a previous traumatic event. If their nervous systems believe (even if falsely) that they are in danger, they may respond in ways that are over the top or like in this case, violent.
If a player's trauma of being hit and charged at by people who will stop at nothing to win has gone untreated, it is absolutely possible that at some point, they will react severely and violently towards themselves or others.
A player could also have childhood trauma and football just piled on as one more thing threatening your wellbeing- BuBuBuBUT, it's just a game.
Let me list symptoms of trauma. You can have trauma and not have PTSD, though you cannot have PTSD without trauma.
First, the trauma: 2 things-
1. if a person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which they experienced, witnessed or were confronted with an event that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury or threat to the physical integrity of self or others.
2. if the person's response involved intense fear, helplessness or horror. As children they might have agitated or disorganized behavior.
So, trauma symptoms:
recurrent and intrusive distressing recollections of the event
recurrent distressing dreams of the event
acting or feeling as if the event were recurring- might be flashbacks, hallucinaitons
intense psychological distress at reminders of the event
physiological reactivity to reminders of the event
efforts to avoid thoughts, feelings, conversations associated with the trauma
efforst to avoid activities, places, people associated with the trauma
inability to recall an important aspect of the trauma
loss of interest or participation in significant activities
feeling of detachment from others
restricted range of feelings and ability to show feelings
doesn't expect to have a normal lifespan
difficulty with sleep
irritability or outbursts of anger
difficulty concentrating
exaggerrated startle response
The above symptoms are associated with PTSD and certain numbers of symptoms in different categories must be present for over a month and must cause distress. Other trauma symptoms might also include:
appetite being affected
sense of worth being affected
What if, as a player, you feel a lot of these things regularly? What if you can't "walk it off?"
Trauma is very serious, but it hasn't been seen as a potential issue in football until more recent years. Now people are beginning to question whether players have Traumatic brain injuries. Whether it's traumatic brain injury or trauma, these players have clearly demonstrated they are NOT okay and have little impulse control. They are just the ones we see. I imagine there are many more players suffering out there who have not yet killed themselves and are trying their damnedest to "walk it off."
Trying to constantly deal with trauma symptoms like these is brutal and to always have to face the enemy again in what is a game understandably would leave some players feeling hopeless enough to kill themselves and out of control enough to kill someone else.
What if it is football's fault? What if being slammed in the head over and over again messes you up? What if the humanity within the players that says when a bunch of big dudes are set to fight you and chase after you, you run like hell and don't go back or fight like hell and then run? They're doing that, sure, but still getting clobbered at one time or another-that's football. And, I might argue, that could also be trauma.
We may need to rethink the game. We may need to rethink the way players' mental and emotional health is monitored. We may need to hire doctors to evaluate head injuries and any body slam action. We may need to retire players with honors after shorter periods of time. We need to put players health and emotional/mental health before the game.
ONE MORE NOTE: Rates of violence and homicide of African American women are high, especially of younger African American women. I chose to write this article about football and Jovan Belcher because I believe that the game as it is negatively impacts players. That does not mean to excuse or take the blame from the perpetrator of the murder, it is to suggest that people do things often because of trauma, acts of domestic violence/intimate partner violence included. Looking at trauma and helping men acknowledge trauma symptoms and mental health issues and to get help is also a part of stopping violence against women. It must be.


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I would not buy this lubricant again. The price is reasonable, but it just did not meet expectations. If you're looking for tasty lubricant, keep on looking for something that may last longer or that simply feels better and causes less mess.
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Hot Licks lubricant isn't thin, but it definitely can't be considered thick. The lubricant is very easy to pour because of this, so be careful! I personally dab a finger in it and then rub it against a toy or whatever I intend to use it on. It's very sticky, so letting it dry on your body will leave a heavy taste and a nasty stickiness that can pick up lint. Wash it off with warm water after use, and you'll have no problem.
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The taste is very nice. It's a spicy, cinnamony flavor with a faint taste of lubricant. The smell isn't overpowering, but if you're up close, you can easily smell it.
It's water based, so you can use it with all kinds of toys, but be warned: it gets pretty sticky. Cleanup is as simple as rubbing it off with a wet wash cloth. Lubrication does not last incredibly long, and it becomes tacky after a while. The main advertising feature of this product is its warmth, and it did not meet expectations at all.
The packaging is not discreet, as the small plastic bottle is covered in lips, flames, and text asserting that it is a "sensuous, lickable warming lotion." If you're shy about having your lubricants out, you'll want to store this out of sight or create a new wrapper for it. If you do decide to go the camouflage route, it'd be easy to cover it up and call it a hair product or something similar.
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The cap is an easy twist-on/twist-off, rounded, black top, but it can be REALLY difficult to close it back up when your hands are wet with lubricant.
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The warming sensation was non-existent, and the only warmth I experienced was through the spicy taste of the lubricant. There was no warmth. Maybe it's false advertising or hopes for a placebo effect from smelling the cinnamon, but either way, it just didn't work.
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I'll be the first to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the CBC. To be honest, I can't even remember the last time I turned on either CBC Television or Radio. How about you? I imagine if you enjoy hockey or The National or some of CBC's radio programs, you can count yourself as a supporter. Certainly, I'm not an advocate of disbanding either service, as it's always nice to know they're there if you ever need or want them.
On the other hand, I receive several daily news summaries from CBC in my email, which help give me their perspective on what's going on in the news, arts, etc. So, it's not like I've shut the Corporation out of my life entirely.
There's one initiative they're involved with that does excite me, however. It's called Canada Reads and it's been operating on CBC Radio since 2001. Each year, the program covers a different theme and involves narrowing down a list of Canadian books that listeners and a panel choose as best representing that theme.
For Canada Reads 2014, they're looking for the one novel that could change the nation or, perhaps, even the world. A long list of 40 books chosen by Canadians was revealed last October 24th. People voted to narrow that number down to a Top 10.
That list was given to the 2014 panelists, who have the task of defending their choice during a series of debates that air on CBC Radio and CBC-TV from March 3rd to the 6th. They'll also be streamed online. One at a time, the panelists will narrow the list down until only the winner remains.
In the past, I've only glanced briefly at the nominees. However, this year I seem to have a little more invested. That's probably because I had already read two of the five novels and was actually reading a third at the exact moment when the list was released. Since then, I've completed a fourth.
So, who are these mysterious nominees?
In alphabetical order by author, the first is The Year Of The Flood by Margaret Atwood, who is by far the most famous and recognizable name on the list and generally regarded as Canada's finest novelist. This is the only one of the five books I haven't read, as it's in a genre, science fiction, that I have a lot of trouble getting my head around. Atwood's book about a future world that emerges following a manmade pandemic will be defended by Stephen Lewis, a longtime leader of Ontario's NDP, but now known as one of Canada's most prominent philanthropists.
The second nominee, The Orenda by Joseph Boyden, is also the most recent, having been released last September. Boyden is probably my favourite current Canadian novelist and this is an interesting and controversial book set during the early history of Canada and involving the crossed paths of three characters: a Jesuit missionary, a Huron elder and a young Iroquois girl. It's been attacked by segments of the religious community, the native community and just about everyone else, so you know what you're getting into. And there's a lot of violence, so be forewarned. It will be defended by Wab Kinew, a journalist, aboriginal activist and hip-hop artist.
Next on the list is Esi Edugyan's Half-Blood Blues. It's not often I remember exactly where I was when I read a book but, in this case, I recall being on vacation in the sunny south and absolutely loving this novel, which tells the story of young, black German jazz musician's disappearance during World War II. It's written in a "jazz language," if that makes sense and is a wonderful piece of literature that deservedly won the 2011 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Two-time Olympic gold medal winning runner Donovan Bailey will defend the book.
It's been a long time since I read Cockroach by Rawi Hage, but it's managed to stick with me pretty well because of its dark, unsettling nature. It captures the life of a recent immigrant during one bitterly cold month in Montreal. The lead character, who imagines himself a cockroach, lives on the edge of society as a petty criminal eking out a marginalized existence. While searching out some summaries of the book, I noticed it was described as a black comedy for teens and young adults, but I'm not sure it's a book that youngsters would necessarily be drawn to. In any case, it will be defended by comic, actor and writer Samantha Bee, who's been a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for more than a decade.
Finally, there's Annabel by Kathleen Winter, which I just finished reading a couple of weeks ago, so I can offer a very fresh perspective on it. This is a heart-wrenching story of a child who is born hermaphroditic (both boy/girl), but raised as a boy, with disturbing and sad results. It's a book that has moments of both extreme tenderness and ugly brutality, but one I also think will remain with me forever. Sarah Gadon, a young Canadian actress who's starting to make a big name for herself in Hollywood (with five movies set to come out in 2014), will champion Annabel.
It will be interesting to see how each of the celebrities defends the book they've chosen. It's one thing to enjoy a novel, but to debate how that book might change Canada or the world is something entirely different. Excluding Atwood's book, which I haven't read, I'd lean towards either Boyden's or Winter's, mainly because the issues of native rights and sexual equality will continue to play huge roles in our country's future.
In any case, the choice in this battle of the books will be an interesting one, as each of the novels speaks in an entirely different voice and, without a doubt, definitely has the potential to change Canada. Read on!


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ANALYSIS: How Big Will The Superman/Batman Movie Be?
on July 20, 2013
By Phil Contrino
Fanboys rejoice! Warner Bros. officially announced at ComicCon that 2015 will bring the union of Superman and Batman in a new film directed by Man of Steel-helmer Zack Snyder. A Flash Gordon film is tentatively set for 2016 with a Justice League movie to follow in 2017.
WB's decision to work its way to a Justice League movie is a no-brainer after the massive success of Disney's The Avengers, a $1.5 billion worldwide hit that helped the superhero genre reach a new high at the box office. Will WB be able to beat Disney at the superhero game by leading either its Superman/Batman project or the Justice League project to a higher worldwide haul than The Avengers
First, they'll have to compete with The Avengers 2, which is already slated to open on May 1, 2015. WB will have to be careful to avoid a direct confrontation or else there's a risk of moviegoers experiencing superhero fatigue. (Some would argue this risk is already a reality with the continued reliance of studios on superhero tentpoles.) As if the Avengers 2 challenge wasn't enough, picking a release date will also prove difficult because 2015's slate is already full of very strong tentpole films such as a new Pirates of the Caribbean film, the next James Bond flick, the finale of the Hunger Games franchise and the sequel to Finding Nemo, just to name a few. Most importantly, Disney is still planning to release the new Star Wars movie at some point in 2015. It's worth noting that July 17, 2015 is currently open. WB released The Dark Knight on July 18, 2008 and The Dark Knight Rises on July 20, 2012, so that release date could be very enticing.
The casting of Batman will definitely have a major impact on the box office performance of these films. Moviegoers embraced Christian Bale in the role in a major way. If Bale decides not to return--and he's made that clear more than once--then many fans could be disappointed. The alternative--hinted at in a not-so-subtle way in The Dark Knight Rises--would be to have Joseph Gordon-Levitt take on the role. JGL playing the role wouldn't be the end of the world, but Bale is definitely the preferable choice both creatively and financially--even if he does command a massive salary for suiting up as the Caped Crusader again. Making these movies without Bale wouldn't be as off-putting as making Avengers 2 without Robert Downey Jr., but it would be close. Disney wisely curbed any thoughts that Downey Jr. wouldn't return by bringing him back on board with a nice payday. WB should also do what it can to bring Bale back.
The overseas potential of a Batman/Superman film is enormous. For proof, look no further than how much the Dark Knight franchise grew overseas. 2008's The Dark Knight took in $468.6 million and four years later The Dark Knight Rises' overseas tally shot up to $631.2 million. Man of Steel has already raked in $337.3 million overseas.
Any conversation about the potential of a 2015 release wouldn't be complete without mentioning China. Based on the current growth rate, it's not hard to imagine that the total Chinese box office could reach $5 billion in 2015. Even though some analysts from China believe that many Chinese moviegoers are getting sick of American superheros, there's still room in a market that big for a Superman/Batman film to rake in a healthy haul. Man of Steel is currently up to more than $63 million in China, an improvement over the $55.6 million haul of The Dark Knight Rises. A modest goal of $100 million in China for the Superman/Batman film is a cautious point to start expectations at.
Here's today's official press release:
BURBANK, CA, July 20, 2013 - On the heels of the worldwide success of "Man of Steel," director Zack Snyderis bringing together the two greatest Super Heroes of all time-Batman and Superman-for the first time on the big screen. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution,Warner Bros. Pictures.
The current hit, "Man of Steel," has taken in more than $630 million at the worldwide box office to date, and climbing. Along with its star, Henry Cavill, the upcomingfilm brings back Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane. The new Batman has yet to be cast.
Snyder is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay. Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date inSummer 2015.
Silverman stated, "Zack Snyder is an incredibly talented filmmaker, but beyond that, he's a fan first and he utterly gets this genre. We could not think of anyone better suited to the task of bringing these iconic Super Heroes to the screen in his own way." Kroll added, "We are thrilled to be back in business with Zack and his team on this next movie. The success of 'Man of Steel' is a wonderful testament to the love and support that both fans and new audiences, worldwide, have for these characters. We are very excited to see what Zack has in store for all of us."
Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment, noted,"Superman and Batman together on the big screen is a dream come true for DC fans everywhere. All of us at DCEntertainment could not be more excited for Zack's continuing vision for the DC Universe."
Zack Snyder, who made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con today, breaking the news to audiences there, later said, "I'm so excited to begin working again with Henry Cavill in the world we created, and I can't wait to expand the DC Universe in this next chapter. Let's face it, it's beyond mythological to have Superman and our new Batman facing off, since they are the greatest Super Heroes in the world."
The new film brings back Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder as producers. This time, Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are serving as executive producers, along with Benjamin Melniker and Michael E. Uslan.
Thomas offered, "Whilst our 'Dark Knight' trilogy is complete, we have every confidence that Zack's fresh interpretation will take the character in a new and exciting direction. His vision for Superman opened the door to a whole new universe and we can't wait to see what Zack does with these characters."
The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, and Batman characters created by Bob Kane, published by DC Entertainment.