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Christmas is definitely my favourite time of year, and the festive season kicked off a little earlier than usual this year with a media event at the new (and huge) TK Maxx store at Top Ryde. Having never been inside a store (it's an established shopping chain with over 550 stores in the UK and Europe though), I really didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by a one-stop shopping destination that stocked everything from underwear to pet supplies to cooking utensils. The retailer sells a huge assortment of big names and top brands at a great discount to what you'd find in a department sore. With new deliveries arriving several times a week, you'll never know what you'll find from one day to the next – so it really is like one big treasure hunt. The trick is to visit regularly, because once it's gone from the shelves, it's gone.
The fun couple of hours I spent at the store involved a giftwraping workshop with clever cat and wrap expert Vivienne Anthon, who is the founder of the blog The Daily Wrap. Vivienne sent us all on a mission to go shopping with a $100 budget, and come back to the workstations with our goodies.
I was almost overwhelmed with the choice I had on my little speed-shopping spree. I ended up choosing a pair of gorgeous leather sandals for Summer for $30, a stoneware baking dish and then in the end I just couldn't pass up the incredible selection of Christmas ribbons, now pictured above happily at home in my office ready for the wrapping rush Christmas always brings.
We all can back with such an eclectic mix of things (one blogger even brought an upholstered stool back to the table). Vivienne took us through a range of gift wrapping ideas, and I was especially drawn to the idea of using calico (or fabric) instead of paper. As some of you would know, I've long been a very enthusiastic gift wrapper, so I was really in my element with the workshop. I also loved her idea of adding small Christmas bells in to your parcel for a festive sound effect, and her trick of wrapping up mailing tubes for a collection of those fiddly/hard to wrap shaped gifts.
Vivienne made the workshop fun, she's got a great sense of humour so there was a lot of laughter going on.
Lovely bloggers Jen and Kathy doing their thing…
Above is an example of the kind of things you'll find in-store on any given day. Christmas is a big focus that's on display at the moment, but you'll also find huge fashion, accessories, beauty and toy departments. The trick is to go in with an open mind and really hunt for that amazing bargain, it's safe to say that TK Maxx has some clever and affordable Christmas gift ideas! To find your local TK Maxx store visit www.tkmaxx.com.au
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Book Review: On Pastoring, by H. B. Charles
H. B. Charles, On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering. Moody Publishers, 2016. 208 pps, $12.99.
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a trusted pastor, ask lots of questions, and listen to the answers he's gleaned over 25 years of pastoral ministry experience? Well, now you can. On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor is your opportunity to sit down with H. B. Charles and learn from what the Lord has taught him through Scripture, mentors, fellow pastors, and two different congregations over the past 25+ years.
On Pastoring is a personal conversation with a pastor written in three parts. Charles begins in part 1 by addressing the importance of the heart of the pastor. He reminds us that "the details of your calling are purposeful, not accidental," (24) and that "your life story is a strategic part of your ministerial call" (25). In other words, God uses our lives to shape us into the men he's called us to be. But, warns Charles, "the fact that you are spiritually gifted does not make you qualified to be a pastor" (35). When it comes to pastoral qualifications, Charles reminds us the scriptural emphasis is on character, not gifting. Ultimately, the purpose of our pastoral call is to glorify God.
Having established the glory of God as the focus of our pastoral call, Charles next deals with how a pastor leads the church. In part 2, our mentor and guide answers basic ministry questions—from how to handle interruptions to your schedule to taking risks on younger men seeking to serve in pastoral ministry. In addition, he reminds us of ways we may maintain our ministry effectiveness, encouraging pastors to remain in one pastorate for the long haul while making changes slowly over time.
Finally, in part 3, Charles answers many of the questions we were tempted to ask first, those related to the public ministry of the pastor: preaching, leading worship, leading others, as well as other lessons he's learned along the way.
As you read this book, you're not only learning about pastoral ministry, you're also getting to know a fellow pastor who lovingly serves the church and continually points himself and his people to our glorious God. In every brief chapter (30 in all), Charles shares godly, practical wisdom that's backed by 25 years of experience. He doesn't merely highlight his victories; he also allows us to see his failures in order that we too may grow from his mistakes. The result is a humble, honest, and engaging conversation.
But we need to remember that On Pastoring is a personal conversation with a fellow pastor, and he is allowing us to learn from his own experiences. While Charles' fundamental guidance is grounded in what the Scriptures teach about pastoral ministry, he knows that each of us serve in a variety of contexts and that we likely have differing pastoral strengths and weaknesses.
So, keep that in mind when he answers your questions. There will be instances when you and I have the freedom to differ in some of our pastoral practices. Charles is wise enough to avoid presenting a cookie-cutter approach to pastoral ministry; he says up front that he is only sharing how he has learned to approach pastoral ministry.
As just one example, take Charles' approach to pastoral counseling (chapter 26). As a pastor of a small church, you may not have the same staff and schedule that a pastor at a larger, well-staffed church has. But the principles are the same: "As pastors, our devotion to prayer and the ministry of the Word must govern how we care for hurting, troubled, and confused members who come to us for counsel" (157). All things considered, we must pastor the flock of God among us, not the one we wish we had. Charles would agree.
Pastoring is one of the hardest things I've ever done, second only to parenting. I'm so glad that H. B. Charles has written On Pastoring. Reading it felt more like sitting down with a trusted pastor who reminded me once again of the importance of diligently guarding the pastor's heart, humbly practicing the pastor's leadership, and faithfully preparing for the pastor's public ministry. For me, On Pastoring has become an essential tool to hand out to men both pursuing and entering pastoral ministry. I hope sitting down with H. B. Charles will be as helpful to you as it has been to me.

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Aidan Gillen, Alfie Allen, Alliser Thorne, Arya Stark, Bronn, Carice van Houten, Cersei Lannister, Daario Naharis, Daenerys Targaryen, Dean-Charles Chapman, Diana Rigg, Dorne, Dragons, Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones, Gilly, Hannah Murray, Hardhome, Iain Glen, Iwan Rheon, Jaime Lannister, Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, Jon Snow, Jonathan Pryce, Jorah Mormont, Kerry Ingram, King's Landing, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Littlefinger, Maester Aemon, Maisie Williams, Margaery Tyrell, Meereen, Melisandre, Michiel Huisman, Myrcella Lannister, Natalie Dormer, Nell Tiger Free, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Olenna Tyrell, Owen Teale, Peter Dinklage, Peter Vaughan, Ramsay Bolton, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, Samwell Tarly, Sansa Stark, Selyse Baratheon, Shireen Baratheon, Sky Atlantic, Sophie Turner, Stannis Baratheon, Stephen Dillane, Tara Fitzgerald, Television, The Gift, The High Sparrow, The Iron Throne, The Night's Watch, The Wall, Theon Greyjoy, Tommen Baratheon, TV, Tyene Sand, Tyrion Lannister, White Walkers, Winterfell
This episode of "Game of Thrones" was one of the best that this season has had to offer. It had some of the most memorable moments of season five so far, as characters who were previously strangers finally met, and Cersei's (Lena Headey) schemes blew up in her face. Furthermore, the dialogue was great and character interactions were well written and layered with intrigue. I enjoyed it very much, particularly because certain story arcs finally felt as though they were working towards their respective conclusions, and I felt that it was a well-made hour of television.
The episode opened with Sansa (Sophie Turner) in her bedroom at Winterfell; we immediately got to see the state that she was in following the controversial finale to last week's episode, and we saw the harsh reality that is marriage to Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon). Sansa was beaten and bruised but she wasn't broken – she's in a horrible position and her life isn't going how she wants it to, but there's enough going on to make me hold out hope for her future. Sansa's conversation with Theon (Alfie Allen) was interesting, because she might not want to be around him and even hate him, but she doesn't have many friends in Winterfell right now, and the one's she does have are getting flayed alive.
It seems like she shares my perspective on Ramsay, as she responds to Theon's warning that Ramsay will hurt her if she disobeys him by saying 'he already hurts me every night'. Clearly Sansa isn't going to sit idly by whilst Ramsay psychologically and physically tortures her, as demonstrated by the fact that she silently picked up what looked like a useful weapon during her walk with Ramsay, so we could be in for a significant casualty at Winterfell by the end of the season.
Theon is a strange character for me, because I know that he's damaged goods, a shell of the man he once was, but there's nothing left for him to lose. I admit that I wouldn't want to be flayed alive, and that's probably the only thing that could make Theon's situation markedly worse, but I can't comprehend what he hopes to achieve by remaining loyal to Ramsay. He says that things can always get worse, but for me that isn't quite true, because I think I'd rather be dead than be Ramsay's slave.
Both Sophie Turner and Alfie Allen were great in the opening scene – Allen did just enough to display Theon's fear whilst feigning a moment of clarity, making us wonder whether or not he was actually going to help Sansa, and Sophie Turner showed her pain and distress whilst also demonstrating the urgency of her situation. I liked this scene a lot, even if it didn't quite convince me that Theon would help Sansa, so it was a nice start to the episode.
Theon's subsequent tattling to Ramsay was extremely annoying, even though it was obviously coming, because I was wishing that he'd do the right thing. I want Theon to earn some kind of redemption before his story is over, but right now I don't see that being possible as he turns down every opportunity to help Sansa.
At The Wall, a much kinder bastard began his journey to Hardhome, leaving Sam (John Bradley) in a whole heap of trouble. Jon's (Kit Harington) journey was followed by the death of Maester Aemon (Peter Vaughan), which was a really sad scene. He's been around since the start of the series, so we've had a long time to become attached to him, and I'm easily affected by scenes like this because old age is such a scary prospect to me. I felt that Maester Aemon's death was pretty well executed overall, but I thought that the writers could've done a bit more with his dying hallucinations. The fact that he said he dreamt that he was old was chilling, because I suppose that old age never really feels natural; life always seems like its waiting to be lived for us, so although the body grows tired the mind waits for another day.
But my problem with the scene wasn't the dialogue that was written, it was what could've been explained. I thought that he could've spoke more about Aegon's actions and related them back to the problems that Jon and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) are facing, implicitly of course, which would've made more sense given that he is a Targaryen, and also would've been a smarter way to utilise his final moments in light of what's to come.
(SPOILER ALERT FOR JON SNOW) – It was a shame that Jon was away when Maester Aemon died, not only because he has given him valuable advice in the past and the two have formed a bond, but also because they may turn out to be family. If Jon is a Targaryen then Maester Aemon was one of the few family members that he had left in this world, so to not have had a proper goodbye will be crushing for him if he one day makes that discovery. Plus, it's not clear whether or not Maester Aemon knew about Jon's parentage, (I'd like to think he did), so his dying words feel a bit like a missed opportunity given that he could've told Sam.
Because Jon is away and Stannis (Stephen Dillane) has begun his march towards Winterfell, the time spent at The Wall in this episode was largely devoted to Sam, which was interesting because we rarely get to see him as a fully-fledged character. I thought that John Bradley commanded the screen quite well as the camera lingered more on him than he might be used to, and the fact that he was the focal point at The Wall in this episode didn't make the scenes there any worse for me. I was glad that his relationship with Gilly (Hannah Murray) was allowed to blossom, because normally their alone time feels like a chore to watch, as they are either complaining or placating one another. In this episode they actually demonstrated their affection, and Sam showed his bravery in attempting to save her from what would've been a horrible sexual assault, so I was able to feel more connected to their relationship and get a feel for how it could work if they both survive the winter.
There were a couple of things which annoyed me about the scenes at The Wall in this episode, although they probably fall more under the category of nit-picking than of serious flaws. When Aemon's funeral was taking place I didn't feel that Alliser Thorne (Owen Teale) needed to make his comment about Sam losing all of his friends. I get that he's supposed to be a character for the audience to dislike, but I don't hate him as much as the show wants me to; he's an antagonist because he dislikes Jon and he wants to be in charge, but his opinions are often valid and he fights for the right cause. He might be annoying, but the show doesn't have to position him as a horrible human being to make him a compelling character, so lines like this just feel unnecessary. When he's being overly nasty I'm actually taken out of the episode, because I see this behaviour as manipulation by the writers, rather than what his character would actually do.
Everyone watching the show could see that Aemon's death was there to propel Sam's character forward and make him more of a man before winter comes, leaving him exposed and maintaining drama at The Wall whilst its leading man is away, so the writers didn't have to prod us with a stick so that we would make the connection. Sometimes implying a certain issue is enough, particularly if you trust the actors to do their part, so all that was needed here was a worried expression on Sam's face and a close-up shot of said facial expression. This isn't going to affect how I rate the episode as a whole, but it's small decisions like this that make the crucial difference between quality and mediocrity, so when intelligence and thoughtfulness aren't fully displayed it really gets to me.
Stannis' journey away from The Wall hasn't been very fruitful so far, as his army has been depleted by sellsword desertion and some of his horses have died of starvation. Winter is coming and his army only has so long to make it to Winterfell whilst also maintaining their advantage, so step in Melisandre (Carice van Houten) with an unwelcome suggestion – sacrifice Shireen (Kerry Ingram). It's been apparent this season that Shireen has had significantly more screen time than she would normally receive, and the writers have obviously been trying to push the fact that Stannis is a good father with the right things at heart, so the writing has most definitely been on the wall for the character. I don't believe that Stannis will sacrifice his daughter, because we've seen that he loves her and I think he's got enough about him to choose her over victory, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she'll be spared.
What I'm really hoping for is for Melisandre to act against Stannis, because the consequences of that kind of action would be fascinating. I could definitely see that happening, because she has Selyse's (Tara Fitzgerald) backing for every decision that she makes, so she could use her to get to Shireen and do the deed. If that does happen then I don't know what the future holds for Melisandre, but I would be more than happy to find out.
Both Carice van Houten and Stephen Dillane were great in this scene, as they have been all season, and you could definitely feel the tension and conflicting thoughts in the room. Whether or not Stannis agrees with Melisandre's approach, he still trusts her and believes that she knows what's best, so he's bound to at least think of agreeing to her plan. She's loyal to him and she's been very useful, so he takes her very seriously. It was a scene filled with emotion from both actors, as they conveyed how desperately they want to not only defeat the Boltons and take the Iron Throne, but also be around for the battle against the White Walkers. They're the only people in this world that are playing the game of thrones whilst also looking at the bigger picture, because the Night's Watch isn't interested in the throne, and everyone else isn't interested in the Night's Watch. This season has really displayed the fact that Stannis isn't just some warmonger seeking power, he has more on his mind than that, and as a result he's seemed much less one-dimensional.
This week's foray into Meereen began with a healthy dose of sexposition involving Daenerys and the ever-insufferable Daario Naharis (Michiel Huisman). I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again, I don't like Daario at all! I hate them as a couple, I hate Michiel Huisman's delivery, and I just wish that the writers would kill him off. He's only there to act as an adviser to Daenerys, usually providing a completely naïve and unwise perspective on the situations she faces, so I don't know why he'll be needed from here on out.
This scene broke my immersion slightly, because when actors cover up during sex scenes it annoys me and reminds me that I'm watching a television show. How Michiel Huisman's arms were carefully positioned so as to hide Emilia Clarke's nipples, and the sheets were just high enough to cover both of their bums, just reminds me that this is a scene put together by a director and his team who are there in the background positioning the actors. I know that this is done on basically every television show, but it still seems ridiculous to me – if you don't want to be involved in sex scenes then don't take part in an adult television show; at home you aren't going to cover your body when there's no one else around!
Having criticised the scene a bit, I should say that it wasn't actually terrible, and it didn't hamper how I felt about the episode. There were some pretty decent lines in there, even if they felt as though they didn't need to be said. For example, Daario said that 'even slaves have a choice, death or slavery' and that was a nice piece of dialogue because there's a few things you could take from it. I took it as Daario basically telling Daenerys that she doesn't need to be as concerned with Slaver's Bay as she is right now, which was backed up by his advice to round up the masters and be done with the whole situation, and that's something which the audience thinks week in week out. Daario acts as an ignorant onlooker for Daenerys to learn from in many ways, because his advice is often foolhardy and careless, so by considering it she's able to better understand what her role is in Meereen and what being the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms will entail.
Probably the best line that came from that scene was 'all rulers are either butchers or meat', because in reality being the undisputed leader of a world of diverging cultures and traditions doesn't come cheap. If Daenerys really wants to rule then she can't be so obsessed with justice and law, because these things are often obscured by events out of your control. When you play the game of thrones you either win or you die, and that's not just a fun phrase to put on a poster. If you want to rule you have to be willing to make hard decisions, because at the end of the day you'll always have enemies, and they won't always be the epitome of evil. You can't have people questioning your authority day in day out and sometimes the only course of action will be an extreme one.
I thought it was fitting that after this line was delivered we cut to King's Landing, because we have a ruler there who is the prime example of the second option that Daario posed. Tommen Baratheon (Dean-Charles Chapman) might as well come with cooking instructions, because he is on the far end of the spectrum as far as leaders are concerned. His wife sits in a dirty cell whilst he sits in his finery, and all he does about it is bitch and moan. He allows his mother to take the lead again, as she manipulates him into thinking that he's somehow in control of matters so far beyond his comprehension, and in doing so he loses her as well! He's completely out of his depth and if he isn't careful he'll be the one to pay, because whilst Cersei is imprisoned there's always the worry that the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce) will find out about how he was conceived.
Jonathan Pryce has been a masterful addition to the cast this year, playing a character that feels so far removed from the norm in King's Landing but also managing to feel so settled in this world of 'murderers, thieves and rapists'. He doesn't play the same game as the opposition, and he's actually the closest thing we have to a 'good guy' in King's Landing, yet he's just as much of a schemer as everyone else. There's something incredibly unnerving about him even though he's fighting for the gods, and seeing him exercise his absolute power right now is very entertaining.
His interaction with Olenna (Diana Rigg) was superb, and she might've even topped her performance in the previous episode. Her delivery was sublime and the writing for her character is top notch. She's a joy to watch and her honesty is such a relief on a show swelling with pragmatism and deceit – however, she might have met her match in the form of the High Sparrow.
She's a master of finding ulterior motives and understanding the finer points of human psychology, but like most of the people in King's Landing she's yet to fully get to grips with what motivates him. There's no way to buy him and no way to appease him, because as far as he sees it right is right and wrong is wrong. He's a stubborn and unmoving antagonist, so to control him will take more than bribery or words of anger. However, Olenna still managed to find a way to put the ball back in her court, as her alliance with Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen) proved its worth once again by the end of the episode.
If there's one scene that brought this episode down a notch it was Jaime's (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) interaction with Myrcella (Nell Tiger Free). There was nothing drastically wrong with their short conversation, but just like everything else that's happened in Dorne this season it was insignificant and unsatisfying. It basically consisted of a soap-opera like declaration from Myrcella of 'you don't know me', just not in those words. It seemed to be there to push the idea that Jaime is a bad father in need of redemption, but I think the audience is smart enough to see that without needing Myrcella to say it.
Something had to be shown of Jaime in this episode so that we had an idea of how he was being treated, but I would've preferred if he had something interesting to say, or even if his scene had been there for comic relief. I get it, Jaime hasn't done right by his kids, one's dead, one's in danger in a foreign land, and the other sits on the Iron Throne with his tail between his legs as two angry woman play tug of war with his emotions, but there's no need to push it in our faces.
The scene in the cells at Dorne was interesting, if not a little confusing. The Sand Snakes still don't make a lot of sense to me, and individually they don't have a whole lot of personality, which is worrying after seven episodes. The fact that Tyene (Rosabell Laurenti Sellers) bared all to Bronn (Jerome Flynn) and revelled in the fact that he liked what he saw gave her something of a personality, but it was still unclear why she'd give him the antidote when moments before he and Jaime thwarted the Sand Snakes' plan. Yes, it was implied that Tyene was sexually attracted to him, but when the Sand Snakes were first introduced they appeared to be a focused and vicious group, so this scene only left me feeling unsure about who they really are and what they want from the world.
I know a lot of people might be wondering why Tyene had the antidote in the first place, and they might possibly see it as a convenient plot device to keep Bronn alive, but I think it makes enough sense to be passable. If you think about it, it's possible that her own dagger would be used against her if she was disarmed in combat, so to carry an antidote for the poison it's laced with makes sense to me.
Finally, there were two massive moments in this episode, and together they elevated it into probably the most significant and memorable hour of the season so far. The first was my most anticipated moment of season five before it began, although I'd hoped it would come much sooner, as Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) finally met Daenerys. Seeing Peter Dinklage and Emilia Clarke on screen together for the first time was a BIG deal, and something which admittedly gave me goose bumps, however sad people might think that is.
The moments leading up to their meeting weren't perfect, because it seemed a bit unnecessary for Jorah (Iain Glen) to take out every single fighter before he spoke to Daenerys. Obviously it made things easier, but it felt like a very showy way of making Jorah out to be a badass before he slowly revealed his identity. Also, Daenerys' reaction to the bloodshed felt ridiculous given the fact that only two episodes ago she fed an innocent man to her dragons without remorse. I'm sorry but if you're willing to do that then you should be more than happy to watch a little knife fight!
Still, when the scene arrived I was in a forgiving mood, as "The Gift" (a.k.a. Tyrion Lannister) told Daenerys who he was and we were finally given what we've wanted for so long. Daenerys now has an adviser worthy of a Queen, rather than Daario Naharis who isn't fit for a cow. Their meeting wasn't a 10/10 as far as execution goes, but it was exciting and the fact that there was a teasing lead up to it gave the scene a 'will they, won't they' vibe that had me on the edge of my seat.
The second moment hasn't been building up for quite so long, but it was still very satisfying when it arrived. Cersei's detainment at the hands of the High Sparrow was so enjoyable from my perspective, because she's been cocky and self-assured all season, working everyone over and getting what she wants, so to see that backfire so monumentally right at the end of this episode was incredibly rewarding.
In both this episode and its predecessor Cersei's smugness has felt so out of place, because she really isn't in control; I don't know what sort of sway she thought she held over the High Sparrow, because he didn't need her from the moment she set him loose, so to see that realisation hit her was pretty awesome. Now there's nothing she can do, she's out of the picture and in deep deep trouble, which is interesting moving forward and gives the scenes in King's Landing even more urgency.
These two well-established and talented actors played off one another wonderfully here and in previous episodes, and I can't wait to see how their dynamic shifts now that the balance of power has been placed firmly at the feet of the High Sparrow.
Overall, I think this episode was very strong. I had a couple of small issues with it, but they were mostly trivial and relate more to my preferences than anything else. "The Gift" was a very well-paced episode, filled with great performances, memorable lines, and two genuinely noteworthy scenes that will hopefully kick the season into life as it nears its close. We're at the point where "Game of Thrones" usually excels, and this episode did a fine job of reminding me of that, wetting my appetite for what is to come. This episode offered significant payoff after a season of placing building blocks, making it both enjoyable and memorable, whilst also making me appreciate the episodes that came before it that little bit more.


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When one is raised by crunchy granola hippies, there's a certain amount of embarrassment that one must accept during the growing up process. This embarrassment stems mainly from the lack of indoor plumbing and the food that one is raised on.
I actually didn't mind our outhouse growing up, except for at night because vampires (shout out to my oldest sister, Kirstie, for planting that in my head when I was 6) or if it was winter because burrr.
Regarding the rabbit food of my childhood and adolescence, I enjoyed it and looked forward to everything my mom cooked. A warm bowl of brown rice with nondairy milk, vanilla, nuts, fruit and a small drizzle of maple syrup was my favorite breakfast, and mom's tofu "wish sticks" with a big side of veggies was my most requested dinner.
So personally, I dug my hippie life growing up, but it was definitely laced with moments of burying my head in my palm with a flushed face. My crimson cheeks mainly happened during lunchtime at school – I was the weirdo with veggies, fruit, whole wheat almond butter sandwiches and water, whereas the cool kids ate Kraft Cheese and Cracker Snack Packs, Kudos bars and a Capri Sun to wash it all down. My cheeks would turn equally as red when friends who were used to indoor toilets would come over to my house and play.
Here's the thing about having hippie parents though – healthy food has been a pillar of their lifestyle for the past 40 years. And when healthy eating is a lifestyle, it's maintained for the long haul. It's not a diet. It's not a flash in the pan. It's not a phase. It's part of your life, seamlessly woven in, just like sleep and laughter.
I was reminded of this last week when I went to visit my parents. Mom and dad's fridge was stocked with yummy plant based food, ready for us to nosh on. Tempeh Sloppy Joes, Potato Corn Chowder, ingredients for green smoothies, Tofu Salad, sprouted bread, almond butter, tons of fruit, dark leafy greens, lots of cruciferous veggies, kombucha – everything a plant based eater could ask for.
And this wasn't because I was in town. This is how mom's fridge and kitchen rolls on a daily basis and has since I was born.
My parents do have indoor plumbing now, but their food has remained the same my entire life. And for this, I would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart.
Because when most people my age are driving their parents to and from doctor appointments, hospitals and pharmacies, I get to drive my parents to the phone store and get them a new smartphone and to the record store and get them new music.
We get to go hiking in the desert. We go to the movies on Friday night. We get dressed up and go downtown on Saturday night. We act silly in bookstores after dinner. We wake up early and make green smoothies and do a happy dance in the living room. I give them computer lessons. We explore yummy new vegan restaurants. We book plane tickets for future visits. We act like 10 year olds at play. We laugh. We hug each other. It's happy. It's easy.
And this fills me with gratitude and joy because I see how vibrant, full of life and happy my parents are. And that's exactly what we want for the people we love. We want them healthy and happy.
Simple as that.
So thank you mom and dad for always eating like you give a fuck. Your food choices for the past 40 years show and you continue to inspire me to eat plants and to help other people eat plants too.
Love, your daughter who used to be embarrassed by your crunchy hippie ways and is now 100% thankful and delighted.
Do you have crunchy granola hippies for parents too? Talk to me in the comments below.
Today's recipe is the best egg salad without eggs or oil that you will find on the internet. Your search can stop here.
Eggless Egg Salad
Eggless Egg Salad
- 1 package extra firm tofu 12 oz., directions below, water extracted
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1/4 cup yellow onion 30g, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 full batch of Mayo (link below)
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Black salt and black pepper to taste If you can't find black salt, also called Kala Namak, use regular salt
Take the tofu out of the package, rinse with water and extract as much liquid out of the tofu as possible by using a tofu press or some plates. If using plates, set the tofu on one plate and then place several more plates on top and let it set for about 20 minutes.
When as much liquid has been extracted from the tofu as possible, place the tofu into a large bowl and mash with a fork until there are no big pieces and it's nice and crumbly.
Add the celery, onion and parsley and stir. Add the mayo, nutritional yeast and turmeric powder and stir again, until all of the ingredients are combined.
Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Recipe Notes
You can find black salt (Kala Namak) in most ethnic grocery stores, specifically Indian and Middle Eastern.
Wishing you a happy week. May it be filled with habits that will support you for the long haul.


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Fox 5's Team of the Week. Which means legions of students, parents, and friends in the community are perched on the Fox 5 website, clicking DHS Wildcats and entering the "gotcha" code.
I'm one of them!
When I'm on hold, I'm punching in numbers.
While I wait for the dryer cycle to end, I enter a few more votes.
Just before I head to work ... a few more votes. I had the personal satisfaction of watching the counter click past 19,000 votes this morning. Since each time I vote the counter ratches up a few more notches, I know someone else is doing the same thing.
Come on, Dunwoody ... this is OUR high school. Root, root, root for the home team!


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Journalist, popular blogger and and super pain in the backside of the Canada's human rights establishment, Ezra Levant, has called Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission Jennifer Lynch a liar—in fact, he called her a "damned liar" in his blog.
When I read that Ms. Lynch denied that CHRC staff hacked into a private citizen's Internet account and that commission investigators post hateful messages on the Internet, I wondered how long it would take for her to be challenged. Had she not been challenged, I would have had to reevaluate my opposition to her agency.
Well, the challenge came on Saturday—and it's a doozy! I have not been on the Internet much for the past few days and missed Mr. Levant's blog post until this afternoon.
These individuals cannot both be telling the truth—one is obviously not. I don't know either of them personally, but favour Mr. Levant's version.
I hope Ms. Lynch will either show documented proof of her version or step aside for her government responsibilities. No one whose veracity has been so directly challenged, and who does not give a successful defence of her good character, is fit to hold such high government office.
PM Stephen Harper or the responsible minister of the crown should step in and either wholeheartedly support Ms. Lynch or relieve her of her responsibility before all dignity and credibility in her office is irrevocably lost.
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Puerto Rico 3/4 size cello rentals?
Leslie Brown Katz gave me an idea—I just saw her post asking if anyone knew of violin rentals in Mexico City. (Thanks, Leslie)
I have a cello student in Puerto Rico for the summer, and he needs a 3/4 size cello. I have tried contacting Suzuki teachers listed as teaching in the area, but no one has responded.
Can anyone help me locate one for him? He will be residing in Humacao, the southeast part of the island, but can travel to retrieve a rental. —Anne
Anne Brennand, cellist and cello teacher
Hi! I know two schools that give Cello classes. Maybe they can help you. One of tgem is Escuela de Artistas phone:(787) 530-4060. They also have a page in Facebook (escuela de Artistas). The other school is Kids and Music http://www.kidsandmusik.com/.
Thanks so much, Elisabet. I will certainly follow both of those leads. Thanks again. —Anne
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In a lengthy interview with Eurogamer, CEO Andrew Wilson and DICE general manager Karl-Magnus Troedsson talk about what went wrong with Battlefield 4 and how they're using those lessons to improve future games.
If you were one of the many players burned by Battlefield 4's bug-ridden launch, EA CEO Andrew Wilson actually agrees with you. "For me, the situation we had was unacceptable. For the team it was unacceptable," Wilson said in a recent interview with Eurogamer. "We have worked tirelessly since then to make sure the gameplay experience got to where it absolutely should have been at launch and we're focused on that and we continue to deliver value to that player base."
Wilson states that the main problem with game's multiplayer mode existed client-side, not on the servers. These problems originated due to the game's ambition, Wilson said. DICE was creating a game with 64-player multiplayer, gigantic maps 1080p and was being developed for at the time unfinished PS4 and Xbox One hardware. Wilson wanted to be clear that the game was not rushed to meet the launch of those two new consoles, as some have suggested.
"DICE had a lot of time this time ... Last year was a very unique situation. Not to abdicate responsibility whatsoever - we own it, we are responsible for it and we have worked tirelessly to remedy the situation - but when you are building a game on an unfinished platform with unfinished software, there are some things that can't get done until the very last minute because the platform wasn't ready to get done.
"What was happening with Battlefield 4, even as we were pushing all of this innovation, was a lot of it we couldn't test until really late in the phase. I believe it was unique."
Wilson stands by EA's choice to push the boundaries of Battlefield, adding in a thinly-veiled swipe at Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts, also released last year, which had been criticized for being too similar to previous entries.
"You could go down the really conservative path, which some people did in the industry, and your game didn't have any of those problems, but you also got the feedback of, it just feels the same as it used to.
DICE general manager Karl-Magnus Troedsson adds in his thoughts as well, saying that the reaction to Battlefield 4 actually hurt DICE's reputation. "Was I surprised at the reaction? No. Were we a bit surprised by the state of the game? Yes. For sure," he told Eurogamer. Interestingly, Troedsson's comments practically refute a statement earlier this year from EA's CFO when he said that the Battlefield brand was undamaged by Battlefield 4's launch.
Troedsson has said that the problems EA had with Battlefield 4 has triggered a new development process for the company, one that DICE's follow-up game, Battlefield: Hardline is benefitting from.
"How stable is the server? What state is the client in? That's one example of a thing we changed based on what happened with BF4," Troedsson said.
The entirety of the interview can be read at the link below. How do you feel about Wilson and Troedsson's statements? Are you willing to give Hardlinea chance when it launches later this year, or are you still turned off from the problems with Battlefield 4?
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Vijay Goel
I have observed that Rahu+Mars yuti [only this yoga] in the horoscope give rise to spiritual experiences surely once in the native life [mainly this yoga is in kendra or trikone].
If lagna is strong person accepts its easily as mysticism but if its weak than person may find it as hallucination or illusions. Supernatural support is also seen in these charts.
For e.g. one chart i am producing :
Natal Chart
Date: July 25, 1971
Time: 5:38:40
Place: 76 E 39' 00", 28 N 37' 00"
Jhajjar, India
Bhaskar Jyotish says
///Please note that "Mars" denotes "Nerves" as owner of the Sign "Aries". Rahu beibng attached to it, may bring in certain experiences to native which may definitely be out of normal, call it Hallucinations, Mystical experience, Occult experience, or whatever.'
This would predominantly be confirmed if this Combo is present in the Lagna. Because the Lagna also represents the first House- Head.///
Mar + Rahu is also known as accident yoga in Nadi astrology.
Vijay Goel Natal Chart
Date: November 30, 1952
Time: 4:00:00
Place: 75 E 49' 00", 26 N 55' 00"
Jaipur, India
One more chart example on the above topic thanks
One more :
Natal Chart
Date: August 2, 1964
Time: 10:24:00
Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)
Place: 75 E 41' 00", 26 N 41' 00"
Vijay Goel : Mystical or paranormal experience means that these people are liable to have experience related to spirits either there own experience or from the external spirits.
First chart person had the short experience of other spirit in his body and fully realizing it.
second chart person has the short experience his own Atma floating out of body .
I means many people even get overpowered by other spirits and become prey to them , if lagna etc are weak otherwise they can have kundlini rising experiences.
The duration or length of period could be short or long.
On the other hand , Mars + Ketu is popularly known as Pisach Dosha.
Vijay Goel : Rahu + Mangal can give accidents or heart attack, Now see if third planet makes yuti with this combination, the person related to lordship of house can undergo heart attack. for ex. 4L+mars+rahu means mother can undergo heart attack or accident.
Check this rule also. :)


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With his wife Brenda by his side, Trevor Jack Cole of Kinburn passed away peacefully on New Years Eve at the age of 83. Trevor worked at the Central Experimental Farm from the time he emigrated to Canada in 1967 through to his retirement as the last Curator of the Dominion Arboretum in 1995. He was recognized internationally for his work in horticulture and garden writing. He was the author of the Canadian best seller "The Ontario Gardener" and edited many gardening books for publishers including Readers Digest and Dorling Kindersley. In later life he took up singing, and was part of the Arnprior Community Choir and led The Sounds of Music chorus at the Kanata Senior Center. Much loved father of Gavin (Dominique) and Andrea (Trevor), grandfather of Michael (Claude) and brother of Malvary and Jacquie. The family requests that anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory please consider Indspire (a national Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people) http://indspire.ca/donate-now/ways-to-give/ or
The Ottawa Mission ( providing food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life) https://ottawamission.com/make-donation/
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Music's power to connect
As Principal Partner, Macquarie is delighted to welcome you to the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 2020 Season — the brilliant colours of Baroque.
Macquarie is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with one of the world's most highly regarded period orchestras. Our partnership with
the Brandenburg is built on a shared vision of infinite possibilities and a commitment to the very highest standards of excellence.
The 2020 Season will bring to life the vibrant and energetic nature of Baroque music, celebrating rich tradition in a playful and experimental way that takes the genre forward for the next generation. Macquarie is a strong supporter of continuous adaptation, grounded in a heritage of discipline and experience, and we embrace initiatives that enchant and delight.
Innovation and ingenuity are at the heart of Baroque music. Under the stewardship of charismatic Artistic Director Paul Dyer, this season will weave an intricate tapestry of the old and new into a rich narrative that rejoices in music as a tool for worship, connection and community.
One of the highlights of the 2020 Season is Series 4, Notre-Dame, which commemorates the incredible 800-year history of music that is associated with one of France's most famous landmarks, Notre-Dame de Paris. The season balances the richly imaginative performances of Notre-Dame and Ottoman Baroque with those of the great composers – Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi. This 2020 Season will truly revel in the brilliant colours of Baroque.
It's a privilege to be part of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's journey and we hope you can join us as this wonderful adventure continues in 2020.
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Troops burn Koran
Terry Jones Burning the Koran
Why do they do this, they know what the result will be or they should know by now. Muslims will defend Islam and the Koran even if it means their own death.
The insults have been going on for years and unless people stop doing it, then a lot more lives will be lost.
America is hated around the world for things they do and have done in the past, and these actions do not help the matter. If America stopped all wars and their warring retract and did something useful to try and help out in the poor countries and poor people then it can only be good for America.
President Obama made a speech about the attack on the embassy, when he was finished a reporter shouted " is this an act of war " people are wrapped up in having wars, a war anywhere will do, a cause, no cause needed we can make things up and tell lies which people will believe then we can go to war.
After the troops burned the Koran the commander promised a full enquiry, can anyone find the results of the enquiry.
Foot note: The trouble has now move to, Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, and the Yemen were there is one dead, and could spread to more countries in the Muslim world.


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Now picking Empire, Cortland, Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, Mutsu and Ambrosia! Tractor rides will run Sunday and Monday. BBQ at the market Sunday and Monday! Sorry no pets at the farm.
Watson Farms News
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Our Upick is officially closed for the 2017 season. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed visiting our farm.


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February 21, 2009 6:30 AM
Vancouver, BCVancouver, BC
Blogging is an opportunity to reach a worldwide audience, but with Tenth To the Fraser, Briana Tomkinson and her colleagues have narrowed their focus considerably, targeting specifically the city of New Westminster. Being so narrow in focus has opened up a lot of opportunity for them, from being the best source for civic election coverage (visitors skyrocketed that weekend) to connecting with elected officials and other local luminaries, to simply feeling more connected and informed about the community. In highlighting local news on their blog and on Twitter, they are not only raising their profile but also that of the city as a whole. As proud New West boosters, they couldn't ask for more.
Presented at the 2009 Northern Voice blogging conference on Feb. 21 in Vancouver, B.C.


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The holiday season is fast approaching and like every year, we are preparing to celebrate with the family. I always start collecting the recipes of the dishes I like to prepare around this time, especially appetizers or snacks because they are the ones that kick off the meal and keep the conversation going.
When I can, I like to use vegetable in appetizers for Thanksgiving. They add color, flavor and texture. Today's recipe is a delicious combination of cream cheese, herbs, broccoli and a little spice.
Pinwheels are an excellent choice for your Thanksgiving dinner because they are quick and easy to make, they look very cute and your guests will not even need a plate because they can be eaten with your hands.
I hope you like them!
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The primary aim of the guidelines is to help the assessors of evidence to process, analyse and interpret the data.The links to all published EUnetHTA methodological guidelines can be found below:
EunetHTA has developed several tools to support the conduciton of Joint Assessments, but also to facilitate the collection of evidence from the companies.
A joint assessment is a structured information for rapid or full/comprehensive HTAs which is the output of joint production in which 2 or more countries and/or organisations work together to prepare shared products or agreed outcomes (Based on definitions from the HTA Network Strategy (page 24) and the EUnetHTA Recommendations (page 6, footnote 8))
This guideline provides a set of recommendations and aspects to be considered for the assessment and interpretation of results of composite endpoints while performing relative effectiveness assessment of pharmaceuticals.
A composite endpoint (CE) consists of two or more single events combined in one outcome that should represent an overall clinically relevant and valid measure of clinical benefit due to treatment. It is possible to combine binary or time-to-event endpoints. Either the occurrence of any event from a given set of events is of interest, or the time to the occurrence of the first event. Composite endpoints usually refer to combined morbidity and mortality endpoints; it may also be a combination of objective (e.g. laboratory measurements) and subjective outcomes (e.g. pain); in this case, clinical relevance of overall results can be more difficult to interpret.Please find the guideline on composite endpoints at the bottom of this page
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This document is part of the JA1 Final Technical Report as Deliverable "D3-2WP5_3a2_Composite endpoints"NOTE: For the full Technical Report, please follow this link.
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There has definitely been an adjustment to the rhythm of the house with Charles' addition. Both Edward and Charles have fierce night owl tendencies that I do not share. My night owl was slowly suffocated by many years of 9 to 5 employment, which has only made me more diurnal with time.
As introverts, Edward and I both enjoyed our respective alone time – me in the mornings, and he in the late nights. Charles also has the endearing quality of wanting to connect with Edward and myself before leaving in the morning. While lovely, I'm used to getting on with it rather than seeking out others when my day is starting. My initial reaction is often one of irritation.
I understand that my irritation is that of differing priorities. At 22, and happily in love, Charles wants to simply spend as much time with us as he can. This is precisely why I find it endearing. At 36, I certainly appreciate how little time I have to get things done in a different light.
Last night we all stayed up past midnight. Edward had to be in to open the restaurant at 8:00 (after a 45 minute commute), and Charles had to open at 8:30. I didn't have to start school until 9:00; however, our elderly dog had a seizure at 5:00, which stopped me from really falling asleep again. Soon after my men were up and there was no chance for slumber.
I did not grow up in a loud home as Edward did: now I understand why he knew we would need a bigger house. If all goes well we should move into a new place before the new year. The house we have now was large enough for the two of us when Edward and I in 2011 when we moved in. With three adults and many pet friends, it is time to move on.
A thank you to the South American men and women who grew the fair trade coffee that got me through the day.
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part 2
Reflections of Kelly in
The Naked Kiss (1964)
a film by Samuel Fuller
It turns out that Kelly, the former-bald-prostitute-turned-orthopaedic-nurse and blonde-haired central protagonist of our not-so-little tale, has a lot more to offer Grantville than simply the ability to make a husband of the town's heretofore most eligible bachelor, Mr. Grant.
When Kelly first arrived in Grantville, it was not immediately obvious what a female-rich environment the town really was, perhaps because so many loafing menfolk, including Captain Griff, seemed to be hanging out at the bus depot scoping out new prospects. Meanwhile the respectable womenfolk were all away tending to baby carriages, caring for sick children at the hospital, designing and producing wedding dresses, or purveying bons-bons to the well-off gents who left their wives in Grantville to make their way across the city limit line to Candy's place.
Like a Leibnizian monad, Kelly reflects and refracts all of the women of Grantville, USA, embodying their qualities, aspirations, dreams, and desires, in addition to having already surmounted the dilemmas and challenges which any one of them might ever face. Kelly is not only a lover and future wife. She is a sister, a daughter, a mother, and a confidante. All it takes is a pick and a hammer, or a bit of hermeneutic exegesis to crack open the Platonic Form of Female Geode which Kelly truly represents.
Look closely at every child in every baby buggy in Grantville and you will find tiny images of Kelly reflected off their every cell. Kelly was born just such a little infant, with no character traits to speak of. Instead, she grew slowly over many years and was shaped by her environment along the way.
Kelly learned to play and smile and to trust adults who were her earliest and sole sources of a concept of morality.
By adolescence, Kelly may have had a fling or two and found out that she was no longer just a daughter but a potential mother as well.
Having achieved the freedom and independence of adulthood, Kelly may have succumbed to the temptations presented by the superficially glamorous world of wine, women, and song.
Kelly's one true love may have let her in the lurch--whether intentionally or not.
Career or Family? Kelly may have determined at some point that "You can't have it all."
Or perhaps Kelly, an intelligent woman, realized at some point that it was her particular choice of profession which precluded the possibility of a normal family life.
When Grant entered her life, Kelly's world seemed to transform from black to white overnight.
to be continued...
Note:Using the open source program AndreaMosaic, the above collages were built of combinations of 523 screen captures of Kelly taken from the film.


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Chris York has extended his stay on Tyneside ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.
The 24-year-old back-row joined Newcastle Falcons from Harlequins in the summer of 2012 and has since gone on to make 28 appearances for the club.
Ending this season on a high with a series of solid outings including a try-scoring display at Gloucester Rugby in March, the 6ft 4" forward is delighted to have re-signed with the Falcons.
"I'm very pleased to have pledged my future to Newcastle Falcons, and I'm extremely positive and excited at what lies ahead for the club," said York.
"I'm looking forward to another season in the Aviva Premiership and hopefully we get the rewards for all of the hard work that we are putting in at present," he added.
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards, who worked with York during his time as Quins boss, said: "Chris is a talented back-row with all of the credentials that you need to succeed in the Aviva Premiership.
"He's a great lad with a superb attitude and I'm sure that he can't wait to get back out onto the training field and get a good pre-season under his belt."
York is one of 11 players to have penned a fresh deal with the club in the last two months, while nine new signings have already been unveiled for next term as the feel good factor for rugby in the North East continues under the stewardship of Richards.
2014-15 season tickets are on sale by calling the Falcons Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060 or click here to purchase online.


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I have just included a new trading system called ETF Pullbacks for the course Hedge Fund Trading Systems Part Two. This is a very simple mean reversion system with a high win rate of over 70% and an average trade duration of 7 days.
Twitter Is The New Magazine Cover For Traders
Traders have known for some time now that mainstream media is not a reliable source of information for predicting future price moves in financial markets. In fact, it is assumed by many investors that once a story is fully reported in the financial press, the vast majority of the corresponding price move has already taken place.
Testing Some Ideas In Amibroker – Overnight Returns In Stocks
All system developers and traders should keep a notepad on their desk so that they can write down their ideas and keep a record of any back-testing that they do. I don't know what it is, but there is something about writing down on pad and paper that engages the mind far more so than […]
Man For All Markets Ed Thorp – Is This The Best Trading Book Ever Written?
I recently finished reading the book A Man For All Markets by Ed Thorp. I have to say that I think this could be one of the best trading books ever written! Why? Simply because Ed Thorp is a true trading legend and in this book he details how he went about beating not just the […]
Have We Finally Seen The Top In Stocks?
Tuesday morning I sent out a tweet to say that we may have seen a top in the stock market. Today, the S&P 500 has just closed down by 1.20%, it's biggest fall in over 100 days.
Are You Ready To Earn 5% A Year – Weekend Reading – 18 March
Following are some of the most interesting trading and investing stories that I have come across on the web this week:
An Easy Strategy For Shorting Leveraged ETFs
In this article I present a simple and quick trading strategy for shorting leveraged ETFs. Using historical data from Norgate and the back-testing program from Amibroker I reveal a potentially profitable strategy that could benefit from further development.
Does Buffet Understand Risk? Your Weekend Reading
Following are some of the most interesting trading and investing stories that I have come across on the web this week:
Is Now A Bad Time To Invest In Stocks?
I recently came across the following question on the website Quora so I thought I would add some thoughts. This is a topic that is currently dominating the markets right now. Nearly everyone is concerned that the market is well overdue for a correction so it feels important to address this issue:
Timeless Investing Advice From Peter Lynch
In this article I take a look at some timeless investing advice from Peter Lynch. Lynch is an American investor who ran the Magellan Fund at Fidelity Investments between 1977 and 1990. He's one of the most successful fund managers of all time averaging an annual return for Magellan of 29.2%.


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Any plans this weekend? Any games in mind?
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Metro Exodus finished for the second time sadly I think that will happen this weekend
This play through was about exploration, every little inch. And wow feels like I missed half the game .
So things like sitting on a chair in the game that is placed randomly and if you don't set you wouldn't even know about the ai talk for real time 20 mins before it activates a part or new mission she doesn't even talk unless you find the chair and set in it .
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happend on the first time through as I followed the storyline.


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Style Analysis - September 2010
* Bold denotes programming change
Style stands out from other channels mainly due to the fact that their programming offers more than personality-driven shows. They offer big personalities, really good stories, and feature true experts in their fields. While 80 percent of The Style Network's schedule is made up of original shows, 20 percent consists of acquisitions. They look for high-volume, established series that already come with a built-in brand. Along with their original programs, CLEAN HOUSE, KIMORA: LIFE IN THE FAB LANE, and WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY?, their strategy has cemented the channel's relationship with its viewers.
Not unlike sister network E!, consistent scheduling patterns are sketchy at best. They do blocks of originals stacking, but the theme is not consistent throughout the month. There is no appointment viewing, rather it is the brand that you drop in and out of, like a magazine. You know what you are going to get, you just need to decide if you feel like viewing it at the time. The one thing that it is consistent throughout all of the programming - it is all about the "style."
Live Primetime Ratings Comparison / September 2010 vs. September 2009 (% Change)
Monday 8-11pm
Tuesday 8-11pm
Wednesday 8-11pm
Thursday 8-11pm
Friday 8-11pm
Saturday 8-11pm
Sunday 8-11pm
MTWTFSS 8-11pm
Source: The Nielsen Company's National Television Audience Sample
Compared to a year ago September 2009, overall ratings were down. Share fell flat and delivery was down -10%. Women 18-49 their core demographics were also down. However Sunday nights were up +50% share and +36% in delivery, respectively. Signature programming HOW DO I LOOK? was up +30% in delivery and TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY was up +50% with Women 25-54 share from one year ago.
The monthly primetime averages for ratings, share and demo delivery were on par this month compared to last month. While overall share fell flat, delivery was up +9%. Original series continue to dominate the primetime line-up. Sunday nights, is where most cablers premiere their strongest programming has been no deterent for Style. Sunday, September 5th was the premiere of MEL B.: IT'S A SCARY WORLD and the second season of JERSEYLICIOUS. The 2nd season premiere of Style's hit series Jerseylicious scored its highest numbers among Women 18-34. The season premiere also delivered significant time period gains for the network which is why Sunday night outperformed the rest of the week and was the only night that showed growth. In addition, MEL B: IT'S A SCARY WORLD which followed at 9pm delivered significant gains for the network, drawing over 300,000 Total Viewers, which more than doubled the 3Q10 to-date time period average. (Style press). MEL B. also posted a strong performance among the Women 18-34 demos.
WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY in new episodes and a new season this month was up +18% in overall delivery. Signature show KIMORA: LIFE IN THE FAB LANE was not on the schedule this month. CLEAN HOUSE, Style's most popular original series, and its spin-off series CLEAN HOUSE: MESSIEST HOUSE continue to draw appointment-viewing ratings despite being this month.
THE DISH was down -3%. THE MOVIES WE LOVE franchise was up +22% in delivery. However, the network strategy has not been on movies or specials, but rather stacks of original series programming. A strategy that is definitely working for the channel, and giving Style more of a brand identity. TOO FAT FOR 15 was up +3% this month, but had a short episode order. This series was an important one for the network as it delves into more serious programming content that is effecting young women today. Style also borrowed some episodes of KOURTNEY & KHLOE TAKE MIAMI from sister channel E! this month, but the demos were down, so perhaps it is better well served on E!. There is a definite advantage being able to share series among sister networks, and we'll keep an eye out in coming weeks to see if anything pops.
Style's strategy of airing more originals has certainly cemented the channel's relationship with its viewers.
Singing sensation Fefe Dobson is taking over as the "sound of Style" this summer. For 14 weeks from Saturday, May 29 through Monday, September 6, the music and videos of the critically-acclaimed 21 Music/Island Records artist will be featured on The Style Network, as well as on its Web site. As part of its mission to foster new talent in areas such as fashion and music, Style is throwing its full support behind singer Fefe Dobson whose star is fast on the rise. Dobson fans alike will find her music presented in frequent rotation on Style in a variety of ways, on-air and online --- from stand-alone video segments to Web features to special short-form content.
Style is officially strutting away from runway-based, high fashion-oriented programming in favor of more inspirational content that focuses on the triumphs and trials of ordinary women. As part of the network's transformation, Style has introduced a new tagline, "Before Meets After." The tagline better reflects content from their shows KIMORA: LIFE IN THE FAST LANE and RUBY. According to network president Salaam ColemanSmith, Style is placing a greater emphasis on the life changes and issues of ordinary women, which have helped the network draw record numbers of viewers. "We became much more character and story-driven, and by shifting to more character- and story-driven shows, we really also developed a connection to our audience that was far more enduring."
Style is looking for show pitches and hosts. They are particularly interested in lifestyle programming, such as travel, weight loss, cooking and home. They are looking for unique and refreshing fashion and beauty shows. Much of Style's success is attributable to the network's reality-driven content. Everyday women who get makeovers, go shopping, do housecleaning and even become an undiscovered Miss America. Style is a niche network with mass appeal "" 90% of shows are original that feature everyday people.
According to Style Network executive vice president Salaam Coleman Smith, "it's the reality TV phenomenon that has completely transformed the programming landscape for women. The transition of the American public becoming the star of the show has transformed the image of women in media," said Smith. "It's an exciting time because there is so much diversity with how women are portrayed whether positive, negative, outrageous, irreverent or traditional." Smith attributes its success to tapping into the true desires of what women really want to watch.


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Enemies of truth.– Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.
Avoiding Galileo Galilei…
On the whole in my activities as a historian of science I have mostly tried to avoid Galileo Galilei; as far as I'm concerned there are many much more interesting cases to be researched. Naturally as a historian of the early modern period I have long been aware of the main details of his life and scientific activities. Last year was The International Year of Astronomy in which I was intensively active and as the year was created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope in astronomy I could not avoid reading a vast number of popular and semi-popular article about Galileo and his activities. Beyond this I was asked by a writer to recommend research literature for such an article and as a result I decided that I should read up on the newest research results concerning the Tuscan polymath, which I duly did.
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Filed under: fashion envy | Tags: Brooklyn Industries, new wardrobe
Every morning this week I've been standing in front of my closet with a blank stare on my face. I have a closet filled with clothes, none of which I want to wear each day. Shirts that haven't fit the same since their first washing, clothes that are just too warm for this heat wave we're having, or pieces that I plain don't like anymore. I'd love to purge everything and start fresh but until Stacy and Clinton come knocking on my door with that $5,000 Bank of America credit card, I will dream up my first installment of clothes (if money were no object) with the aid of Polyvore. Here are my selections from Brooklyn Industries. Sigh….
Brooklyn Industries Wish List by creativeenvy on Polyvore.com
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Lately, I've found myself getting bored with my go-to hot pink nail polish, and decided it's time to spice up my nail routine! Try some of these fun nail trends to add a bit of sparkle and spunk to your look.
Start by applying two coats of nail color – I like to keep it classy with light pink. While your nails are still wet, dip a toothpick in nail glue and use this to pick up a tiny pearl. Place the pearl on your nail into the wet nail polish. Wait for the polish to dry, and then cover your nails in a clear topcoat. And Le Voila! A chic and creative DIY nail design!
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Grab a newspaper and cut out 10 small pieces, large enough to cover your nails. Apply two coats of polish – lighter colors tend to work better. Once your nails have had time to dry, dip the first nail in rubbing alcohol and place a piece of the newspaper on your nail, holding it in place for about 30 seconds. Carefully remove the newspaper, and paint a clear coat to seal the look together!
Start by applying two coats of nail color – again, I'd stick with something neutral like a light pink. Use a toothpick or wooden nail stick dipped in clear nail polish to pick up the tiny rhinestones. Place the rhinestones first on the outer edges of the nail, and work your way in until the entire nail is filled in. Go for a daring look by covering all 10 nails in rhinestones, or pick one finger on each hand to bedazzle. Either way, you're sure to get a raving review!
Pick out a piece of colored lace at your local fabric or arts and crafts store – Michael's and Hobby Lobby always have fun colors to choose from. Cut the lace into 10 small squares just larger than the size of your nail. Starting with one finger at a time, apply one coat of brush-on nail glue – I like 5 Second Brush On Nail Glue, which is available at most drugstores. Lay a piece of lace over this glue, and let dry. Once the glue has dried, take a small scissors and trim the excess fabric so the lace fits your nail. Apply a second coat of the nail glue, and allow the nail to dry until the lace feels hard. File around your nail to smooth out any rough edges of lace, and finish with a glossy clear topcoat, and you're ready to go!
Get a pair of fish nets and cut out 10 pieces, small enough to just lay over each nail. Brush on one layer of a light colored polish, and let it dry – for a fun twist, try a metallic silver. After the first coat has had time to dry, brush on a second coat of a darker color, and immediately press a piece of the fish net onto the wet paint. Be careful to not press down on to the nail, but instead fold the fish net down over the side of each finger. Next, carefully peel back the stocking to reveal the pattern. Repeat over the rest of your nails without using a top coat – the two colors tend to smear together!
Sally Hansen, Salon Effects!
Want to try a fun nail design but don't really have the time to DIY? Check out these Sally Hansen Salon Effects press on nail designs! Available at any drug store, these are so simple to use, you can literally apply them during rush hour traffic while chugging down your soy latte.
These are all so fun a simple that there's really no reason to not have fabulous nails all summer long! Try these out and post photos of your finished product!


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Dang...this would have been perfect both for my salute to bad cops and my salute to addiction movies!
Synopsis: Junkie cops.
Blurb From the VHS Jacket: "What happens when two cops stop loving their job... and start living it?"
What Did I Learn?: 1) Apparently, rural, 1970s Texas was a cesspool of drugs and criminal scumbags. 2) You cook heroin but not cocaine, and you *can* cook speed, but not that many people do.
You Might Like This Movie If: You assume, based on the title and subject matter, that it must be a biography of this guy.
Really?: 1) Considering Kristen might want a reference from her former employer, and probably doesn't want to face perjury charges, I had a hard time believing she would deliberately ruin the case against Gaines on the witness stand. 2) So wait... Walker makes a good point. Jim and Kristen don't have jobs, yet they always have lots of money, they insist upon buying drugs from every dealer in town, and all of those scumbags mysteriously wind up getting arrested. Just how long were they supposed to stay undercover?
Rating: Rush is an outstanding look at the pressures of undercover police work and the dangers of creeping drug addiction. The film is character-driven, so we see a lot of Jim and Kristen confronting their demons, and very little cop movie-style "action." It mostly works, but that approach has its limitations; Will Gaines, the biggest drug dealer in town, and the main villain in the movie has what – four or five lines of dialogue, and he's onscreen for maybe 20 minutes? 8.5/10 stars.


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Did you guys hear about this? The Satanic Temple is going to use the bullshit Hobby Lobby court decision to exempt its followers from anti-abortion legislation. It's pretty brilliant, really. Why aren't more groups doing this?
Specifically, they're going to exempt their followers from the "informed consent" crap (which amounts to a requirement to read pro-life material before getting an abortion) that is required in 35 states.
Because the Satanic Temple bases its belief "regarding personal health…on the best scientific understanding of the world, regardless of the religious or political beliefs of others," it claims that state-mandated information with no basis in scientific fact violates its "religious" beliefs.
Spokesperson Lucien Greaves said that the Supreme Court's recent Hobby Lobby decision bolsters their case. "While we feel we have a strong case for an exemption regardless of the Hobby Lobby ruling," he said, "the Supreme Court has decided that religious beliefs are so sacrosanct that they can even trump scientific fact. This was made clear when they allowed Hobby Lobby to claim certain contraceptives were abortifacients, which in fact they are not."
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The word theft typically means to take another person's property without permission. It seems pretty simple and straightforward. However, in legal terms, theft actually encompasses various categories and degrees of crime. Those in California who have been accused of theft could face a number of serious consequences, depending on the specifications of their alleged crimes.
Theft is the taking property with the intention of depriving the owner of it permanently. Two things stick out here: taking and intent. The taking of property must be proved in a theft case, but so must intent.
There are actually a couple types and degrees of theft. These include petty theft and grand theft. The difference between the two is the type of property stolen and the value of said property. In a petty left case, an individual is accused of taking an item or items that are relatively low in value, typically worth less than $1,000. Such cases are usually tried as misdemeanor crimes.
A grand theft case, on the other hand, deals with more serious offenses. These cases typically involve stolen property of significant value. One accused of grand theft will face felony level charges which can carry significantly harsher penalties than those handed down in petty theft cases.
Theft of any kind is a serious matter; one that is not taken lightly by California law enforcement officials. Those accused of committing theft would be wise to seek experienced legal counsel in order to assist them with their cases. With help, these individuals may be able to fight the charges at hand or seek alternative sentencing options -- if available.
Source: FindLaw, "Theft Overview", Accessed on Feb. 21, 2016


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Watch This Little Girl's Reaction When She Realises That Her Baby Brother Will Grow Up One Day
Sometimes, as adults, we forget that our little ones haven't quite grasped some of the facts of life quite yet, and that includes growing up.
In the video, Sadie Miller from Phoenix, Arizona, aged five, adorably began shedding tears when she realises that one day, her baby brother Carson will not be a baby anymore.
'I don't want him to grow up!' she exclaims, bursting into tears.
'Oh, you are so cute. I love your little smiles!' she says hugging his little face.
'OH MY GOSH, I want him to stay little,' she cries to the camera.
'She's cried about not wanting to get older herself in the past, but this was the first time she was upset about her brother,' her father Ryan Miller told TIME magazine. 'The funny thing is that this was totally out of the blue — we have no idea what prompted it.'
Has you little one reacted in a similar way when they realize that time doesn't stand still? Let us know below.


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Girls Grade School Air Jordan Retro 3 'Jaguars'
Another colorway is coming for the ladies. The Air Jordan Retro 3 'Jaguars' is boasting everything black, gold and teal with modern Jumpman branding on the heel. With the majority of this sneaker in black makeup, these Jordans can balance out any style on the streets whether you're feeling a sequenced jacket or ripped jeans. If you're about JB, then you don't want to miss out on this exclusive drop for kids. If you ladies are liking the look, just size down 1.5 for a good fit.
The Girls Air Jordan Retro 3 'Jaguars' will drop Saturday, December 24th at finishline.com.


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Israel's government has long tried to raise international concern about Iran's nuclear ambitions and is likely to welcome the new US deployments in the Gulf if it signals a hardening of policy.
Israel, itself a major but undeclared nuclear power, has been pushing for tougher sanctions against Iran and is wary of those who argue in favour of dialogue and negotiations.
On Saturday the Israeli president, Shimon Peres, held a rare meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Davos, Switzerland, and asked him to work "in a serious and steadfast manner against Iran's nuclear armament". Peres told him: "A nuclear weapon in the hands of a fanatical regime such as the one in Iran poses a threat not only to Israel but also to the entire world."
The Israeli administration seems so far unconvinced by Washington's approach. Shlomo Brom, a retired general and senior research fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies in Tel Aviv, said the current Israeli government was unlikely to be completely satisfied with the Obama administration's policies and said he too believed a stronger line was necessary.
"If the idea is to engage the Iranians and have dialogue and reach a diplomatic solution, I don't think it is possible if the Iranians don't feel some pressure," he said.
It is not clear yet whether the new US deployments might change Israel's thinking about the possibility of a military strike against Iran, perhaps discouraging it from taking any action – which may, in part, be Washington's intention. Although Israeli pilots managed to bomb an Iraqi nuclear site in 1981, it is far less certain that any such Israeli strike on Iran today could hit its targets and far more of a concern that there would be heavy retaliation through militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
Last month, the Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, listed the Iranian threat as Israel's greatest security challenge and said he wanted the international community to take action immediately before Tehran developed the capability to build nuclear warheads. "The time for tough sanctions is now," he said. "If this moment is allowed to pass, what good will sanctions do afterwards?"


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Tesco are selling this Plasticine Master Crafter set, which includes 15 (yes, 15!) tubs of plasticine, for half-price - £5 instead of £10.
Plasticine fills me with less horror than PlayDoh; it's not so easily trodden into your best Axminster and it reminds me of carefree days spent making models with it at infant school.
I like the fact that it doesn't involve anything with a computer chip, require a TV, has no flashing lights, annoying noises and just needs your imagination and creative flair. For those who might need a bit of inspiration, the Plasticine Master Crafter set comes with an ideas booklet along with, as previously mentioned, 15 tubs of plasticine, 12 cutters, two modelling tools, a roller and a play mat to work on.
If you bought the Trap Door DVD then you could have a bash at modelling your own Berk whilst your child works on their own plasticine creations; when the teenagers were little, I found this sort of thing great for spending time together on rainy afternoons, doing things that weren't going to cause fights between them and which we all got utterly engrossed in.
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To prevent the Malvasia from selling out too quickly, we won't put it out on the tasting table for several more months. Except for Saturday! You can sample this remarkable dry but perfumey wine during a special pre-release on the day of our New White Wine Release event.
During normal tasting room hours (11:00-4:00) Saturday, May 29, you can taste the Malvasia as well as our new Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc, and you can take them all home with you. Also, Ken Jackson will be there signing copies of his book, and Joel Blumenthal will have her crafts, baked goods, and herbal products for sale. Join us!
Complete event details are on our website: click here.


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"A small river town where people care about each other."
Wabasha is a small town located on the Mississippi river. The population is approximately 2500. Many families have remained in the area for several generations but there are some newcomers as well. It is a friendly town and has a welcoming environment. The big draw in the summer is the river. In the winter the most exciting thing is the National Eagle Center and the numerous eagles that can be spotted along the river. The community is great at putting on festivals to bring people together. It is a great place to live or visit.
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Colorado river is collapsing 'sooner than anyone thought'. Water resource experts have known for many years that current use of the Colorado River is not sustainable.
This past spring was an unusually wet one, leading to higher-than-average runoff from river's source in the Rocky Mountains. Yet even at atypically high levels, the river still ran dry before reaching its outlet at the Gulf of California.
All of which suggests that the elaborate water distribution system that sustains the cities and farms of the Southwest may be collapsing sooner than anyone expected.


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Video: In Jakob Schmidt's Planemah, an impatient king becomes obsessed with a philosophical query that drives him beyond the edge of madness — and into a place of extreme intergalactic turmoil.
In an interview with Directors Notes, Schmidt explained his inspiration for the story, and the film's sorta-portmanteau of a title:
When I wrote the script for Planemah I was intrigued by the idea of a protagonist who is seeking for 'something' until he figures out that the answer of his question is inside of himself. This basic idea was finally combined with the story of a character who desperately chases the secrets of his own existence and the universe. The challenge was to combine all these complex parts into a short story. At that point I decided to choose the easy structured narrative form of a fairytale and tried to clash it with unexpected elements such as the music and the design of the characters and the worlds. With the film title Planemah my aim was to create a strange and maverick word fitting the context of the story — 'Planemah' is a word construction of 'Planet nightmare'.
Extra points for that groovy rock 'n' roll end-credits jam, too.


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Not too bad ..
But I think the recent Android release of Molome does this better.
Socialising your mobile photography is all the rage these days, a picture presumably being worth at least 140 alphanumeric characters, and this is where Lightbox shines, as a simple way to share your pictures with your social network. Lightbox Photos Lightbox Photos Camera by Lightbox (left) beefs up the Android camera app …
As a tit proof way of getting photos onto your social network sites in one go it takes some beating. Molome ain't bad but it only supports Twitter and Facebook and frankly it's aimed at the 8-14 year age group and the design reflects this - all very Japanese teenager.
The Lomo filter in the camera app is worth checking out, gives your pics a lovely warm glow.
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Guest: Chris Jolley, MSN Money tells us about the next generation of the the Microsoft Money product and Andrew explains how the "oil bluff" was just called. It took a hurricane to flush it out and now sub-$100 is looking like a real possibility. What we really want to know is the best way to profit from it… Listen in!
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Chris Jolley is a 12 year veteran of Microsoft Corporation, having served in a number of business and marketing capacities. Currently, as the business leader for Microsoft's Financial Products Group, he is responsible for defining and executing the marketing strategy for Microsoft's consumer finance products, including MSN Money and Microsoft Money software. In this role, Jolley oversees the distribution, sales, public relations, and advertising of the products, as well as industry partnership efforts.
During Jolley's tenure with the Financial Products Group, the MSN Money site has grown from 2 million visitors a month to over 13 million and the Microsoft Money software has evolved to include unprecedented Web integration, marking a new era in automation for online financial activities.
He has been a speaker and moderator at numerous financial conferences, including American Banker's EBPP and Account Aggregation conferences, Spring Internet World and NetFinance, and has become a recognized industry expert discussing trends and issues in the online finance space.
Jolley joined Microsoft in 1995. Prior to re-joining the financial products group, he focused on partnership marketing, distribution and fulfillment for the MSN Internet Access business, direct marketing for Microsoft's consumer annuity programs and leading the merchandising teams for MSN Shopping and Windows Live.
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Andrew and Chris discuss why Microsoft (MSFT) has discontinued the boxed product of Microsoft Money and how investors can benefit from the new and improved version that assists in the organization of assets/investments. Chris also tells us about some interesting projects that are in the works.
Then, Andrew discusses the potential for sub-$110 oil as we now had a peek at the actual surplus available. This will have a broad effect as Hurricane Gustav shutdown a good chunk of the Gulf production and damages are estimated to be in the $10's of billions.
Stock Discussed in this episode: MasterCard (MA), ExxonMobile (XOM), Proshares Ultrashort Oil (DUG), Capital One (COF), U.S. Natural Gas Fund (UNG), Valero (VLO),
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