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2010 World Cup Team Previews: Chile
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Roth, Philip (Author) & Miller, Ross (Editor). PHILIP ROTH: WHEN SHE WAS GOOD, PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, OUR GANG, THE BREAST (NOVELS 1967-1972) . New York City, NY: The Library Of America, 2005. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. 671 pages. As New/As New.
Volume Two of The Library of America's definitive Collected Works of Philip Roth. The first appearance of the titles in this edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. The First Edition is now very scarce. Philip Roth is only the third living American writer to be so honored by The Library of America. Published in chronological order, the entire oeuvre consists of nine volumes in all and will surely be regarded as one of the "high spots" in The Library of America Series. Printed to absolutely the highest standards on acid-free paper, utilizing sewn binding, closely woven rayon cloth boards, satin bound-in ribbon marker, and a page layout that is both readable and elegant, each volume is guaranteed to last for several generations of readers and collectors (despite frequent and regular use, the estimated life span of Library of America Editions is 1000 years; un-used, they will last forever). The second volume presents four extraordinarily diverse works which show the range and originality of Philip Roth's fictional art. "The range and inventiveness of Roth's fiction is dazzlingly displayed: The somber and penetrating realism of 'When She Was Good' (1967); the daring verbal wit of his comic masterpiece 'Portnoy's Complaint' (1969), which made Roth a reluctant literary celebrity; the unrestrained political satire of 'Our Gang' (1971), his Swiftian takedown of the Nixon administration; and the fantasy of 'The Breast' (1972), featuring the debut of Roth protagonist David Kepesh as he endures a metamorphosis worthy of Kafka or Gogol" (Publisher's blurb). "One knows when one is reading something that will permanently enter the culture" (Cynthia Ozick). "Our foremost novelist since Faulkner" (Harold Bloom). Philip Roth famously announced in 2012 that he has permanently stopped writing. Volume Eight and Volume Nine appeared in late-February 2013 and complete the Series. A "must-have" edition for Philip Roth collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black ink-pen on the title page by Philip Roth. This edition is now highly collectible. This is one of very few signed copies of the First "Library of America" Edition/First Printing still available online and has no flaws, a pristine beauty. Other copies are stamped with the bookstore's name (some of the dealers don't say so), a marking on the book that surely makes it less collectible as such. Roth has not made public appearances or done signings in a very long time so signed copies of The Collected Works are now highly collectible. A rare signed copy thus. Six of Philip Roth's novels were selected as among the Top 20 works of American fiction of the last 25 years: "American Pastoral", "The Counterlife", "Operation Shylock", "Sabbath's Theater", "The Human Stain", and "The Plot Against America". One of the greatest living writers. A flawless collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER PHILIP ROTH TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 1931082804. $300.00

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Welcome to the club of broken boats Pay here$ bend over and move along.
now put it on the boat
Considering who the originator of this thread is, shouldn't it be titled "The Tube Smoker"?
People that store there boat and motor at my house should watch thier comments, or I might have to go out and lube that dump truck motor of yours like this .
put the boat back together and drive it!
I agree, and it'll spank just about any jet on this site.
I'd keep the outboard on it.
It's still on the boat
Then take it off and put on a jet
How did I miss that you got it runnin'?! Take that fuker out and there is no way you'll ever take it off!
run the outboard!! It's going be to cheaper in the long run and faster


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The judge must grant the defendant's motion to vacate if the defendant proves, by a preponderance of the evidence, the grounds for vacating the judgment. This standard is less strict than "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the standard of proof for establishing criminal guilt. If the judge grants the motion, the defendant will enter a new plea. If the motion is denied, the defendant can appeal to the Court of Appeal.
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Stay On the internet Blackjack #6 – Progressive High Stakes. Great revenue!!
well played Dave
Most of these clown online casinos don't check for blackjack when a 10 or facecard is showing, making doubles foolish as you will lose everything if he turns over a blackjack. I am checking out a site now that always checks and always offers surrender, double after splits etc. Still playing with the houses money, want to confirm that the cashout process goes smoothly. If it does, I will leave a link for it.
How much did this man spend on side bets?
"we need to call the security guy to get rid of you, because you win all the money" xD hahahaha that was great
when they stayed on 15 & 16 the 16 guy wouldve had 18 the 15 guy wouldve havd 21 lmfaoooo pussies dont play black jack if you scared to hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why the dealer is not happy ? It looks like someone is bothering him after you are winning more than 1 thousand…
this dealer hia gay i swear to godddd.. if his in my face and am gamblinf i will broake his teeth
what a cuuuuteeeee diler..❤
I can't just sit here quietly. You actually started with a progressive system that I use but you really need to employ basic strategy, double when you should (especially when dealer has a low card), and yes I saw your comment that you just have fun and can afford to lose this kind of money but for those other players who are interested in this progressive system and treat the game seriously (I posted this on another YouTube video, in case you've seen it), then read on:
(Let's just assume one is betting $10 and not the $40 shown in this video). I have used the following progressive bet system for years; it adds some fun to BlackJack. Great system because you never lose more than $10 but can win quite a bit. After you have won twice, none of your money is on the table and you are even ahead by $5 so it is to your advantage to just keep adding $5 for each win up to a cap of half your starting stack ($50), just in case you have to double and/or split. This risks nothing and capitalizes on the 7+ win streaks (odds ~175:1 but they will occur). Even if you have a multiple split/doubles, and lose, you take the loses from your playing money first then your profits and almost never have to reach into your wallet to cover a bet. Also, in order for this system to work, I agree that once the original stack is exhausted ($100), you quit. But every time that you make more than the original stack, all extra goes to the side and is never touched again (except in extreme cases of the aforementioned splits/doubles with a large stack). So when you are winning, all monies go back to the Stack first and then the rest is basically out of play. Once you lose, you start out again at the Starting Stack and hopefully have put some money away to the side. This works well with real chips but good luck doing the mental gymnastics when playing online.
Initial Bet: 10 Starting Stack: 100 Money in bank to cover 20 lost days of playing (3 sessions/day) (min.): 6000
(Min. bet x 10) (Starting Stack x 60)
Bet System: $10 then increase bet by half original bet (thus $5) each win until you reach half of Starting Stack (thus $50). On any loss, start again at Initial bet
Initial Bet Win 1 Win 2 Win 3 Win 4 Win 5 Win 6 Win 7 Win 8 …
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Cap this at 50
-10 -5 5 20 40 65 95 130 170 All future wins are just gravy
– Memorize and use basic betting strategy and know what tables are better for players, i.e. does dealer stand on all 17s?
– If you fall below the money needed to play at Initial Bet level then move down a level, i.e. $10 to $9, and vice versa
– Break even point for this system is 3 wins and 2 losses
– Uneven Initial Bets: most casinos won't let you bet, say $2.50 on a $5 Initial Bet win so just add $2 then next win add $3
– Pick a number of maximum sessions you will play per day, say 3 or 4, to minimize losing streaks
– Expect losing streaks, they will happen, so ensure to have a bank balance that can support them
– Record all wins and losses on a spread sheet so you know exactly how you are really doing over time, and
– There is no such thing as a winning system but this progressive betting style adds some fun and capitalizes on good streaks. Also don't forget that BlackJack is supposed to be fun, therefore play for the Entertainment Value (EV) over just playing to make money (yeah, good luck with that).
It's up to you but I treat a win with BlackJack, splits and doubles as just one win and pocket the extra winnings (after topping up the Stack to original amount, of course). Never take insurance nor split tens (exception: you are a world renowned card counter), and never play on a 6:5 pay on BlackJack (only play on 3:2). You may also wish to adjust basic strategy by using rule of 2 or 3 for doubles, only splitting 8s up to a dealer 8, and always hitting a 16 versus a dealer 7+, or maybe not against a dealer 10, etc. but always, always, always play the same way every time whether your stack is $10 or $50 (in this example). Good Luck!
Another tard who only posts up winning sessions. Funny nothing in a year.
Haha the dealer has something like "just fucking go"
Best game 😼
You are doing exactly what casino want from a player….God saves your money
Bro… You reached 1700…. You should have been stopped there only
Handsome dealer
why dont you double down 11 against 10?
can we play on this site from Australia?
Look this strategy to win https://youtu.be/Y7m6JFBvyoY
dealers oh you know how to play against low cardss and then he stands 12 vs 3 to funny
u bet progressively but dont double down on 10 and 11 yea makes so much sense
Stop the side bets
You tripled your money thn went down and then made 4x your initial 250 … and continued playing. If you play like this you will lose a lot of money. And probably already did since no video more than half year.
What a luck..
Huge ASMR triggers for me for this one…
Damn that win streak
Jesus, you had some really good luck on hits
08:49 lol xD
Its rvp s brother haha
He was upset u won no one that gambles is up
Call security beacuse ur wining lol
13:13 … i can finally breathe, i thought he was done for 😡


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Most everyone knows that a low resting heart rate is a positive indicator of a healthy heart, one that is capable of moving blood around the body in an efficient manner [1]. In fact, some world-class athletes, Lance Armstrong for example, have resting heart rates as low as 32-34 beats per minute where the average person is more likely in the 60s or 70s.
However, as I have recently discovered, resting heart rate is only a small part of the story.
"When you lose flexibility and responsiveness, you die. Perhaps the most spectacular example of this is heart-rate variability, i.e. the amount by which the heart rate alters from beat to beat. This is, possibly, the single most sensitive indicator of a healthy heart, and a loss of beat-to-beat variability is one of the most powerful single indicators of the risk of dying of heart disease." From The Great Cholesterol Con by Dr. Malcolm Kendrick (Amazon link).
I read that statement and it stopped me in my tracks. What? I thought a healthy heartbeat was even and steady, like a metronome. With a little research, I quickly discovered that my simple perception of how a heart works was completely wrong. A heart that beats like a metronome is indeed as Dr. Kendrick describes – a powerful indicator for death.
Hopefully this post will be a useful introduction to heart rate variability (HRV). All comments, corrections, and criticisms are 100% welcome.
How the Nervous System Controls the Heart
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a subcomponent of the central nervous system and is responsible for involuntary functions. It is composed of two branches, the parasympathetic (vagal) nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system, each working in opposing directions to maintain a balanced state of control over internal organs. Parasympathetic restricts or slows down how organs function and the sympathetic increases or speeds up the same organs.
Specific to the heart, parasympathetic input modulates heart rate on a time scale of a few seconds (mostly in tune with respiration) while sympathetic input tends to act on a slower time scale, typically around 30 seconds [2]. During inhalation, the sympathetic nervous system takes control and increases heart rate to take advantage of the extra oxygen in the lungs. During exhalation, parasympathetic dominates, lowering the heart rate.
At rest, both the parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous systems are active, but the parasympathetic will overshadow the sympathetic (at least in a healthy, well rested individual). In order to create an ideal state within the body and in response to the many forms of external stimulation, this balance between the two branches of the ANS is constantly being adjusted [2].
Disease and Decreased Heart Rate Variability
It is only in the past 50 years that doctors have come to understand the variable nature of how the heart beats. Specifically, interest in HRV began in 1965 when researchers found that reduced beat-to-beat intervals indicated fetal distress prior to any meaningful change in actual fetal heart rate [3].
In 1977 doctors found that people who had had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) and had reduced HRV were at a much greater risk for "post-infarction mortality" [4]. Scores of additional studies have found similar results.
"Diminished heart rate variability is associated with high sympathetic tone and an increased mortality rate in heart failure cases." [5]
The following suggests that there is a relationship between HRV, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular health risk.
"A statistically significant correlation between chronic (tonic) distress (expressed by long-term depression of heart rate variability-HRV) and the increase of the serum lipid level was found in the experimental group (39 clinically healthy subjects with hypercholesterolaemia; 16 women and 23 men; mean age 42.4 +/- 2.45 years)." [6]
Diabetes researchers have found a similar pattern.
"Cardiac autonomic impairment appears to be present at early stages of diabetic metabolic impairment, and progressive worsening of autonomic cardiac function over 9 years was observed in diabetic subjects." [7]
"The importance of our findings is that abnormal HRV identifies people with cardiovascular disease, irrespective of diabetes status, that may have autonomic neuropathy. HRV analysis is easily implemented by primary health care providers and has the potential to lead to improved health care by reducing inequity in rural areas and specifically addressing cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes." [8]
What about Cancer?
While research looking at the relationship of HRV and cancer seems to be more limited, there have been studies using HRV as a way to estimate remaining lifespan in terminally ill cancer patients [9,10].
Factors that Modify Heart Rate Variability
Can we do anything about it? From everything I have read, vigorous exercise appears to be the single biggest factor in improving (increasing) HRV.
"For men, total leisure-time physical activity and both moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity were associated with higher HRV independent of age." [11]
Exercise appears to be positively correlated with improved HRV, but what type of exercise? When reading the word "aerobic" below, think of activities like CrossFit or Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint for Fitness – vigorous exercise that raises the heart rate.
"In sedentary, healthy young adults, aerobic conditioning but not strength training enhances autonomic control of the heart." [12]
"There were significantly higher levels of vagal HRV indices in the most active group compared with the least active group. Regression analysis revealed that the number of bouts of vigorous Physical Activity (PA) undertaken was the best predictor of the vagal HRV indices assessed. This study suggests that vagal modulation is enhanced with high levels of PA and that it is the number of bouts of vigorous PA that is most closely associated with cANS function." [13]
Here are the key results of a study that looked at a six month aerobic workout program.
"Before exercise training, the older subjects had a 47% lower HRV at rest compared with the young subjects …. Training decreased the heart rate at rest in both the older (-9 beats/min) and the young groups (-5 beats/min). Exercise training increased HRV at rest (p = 0.009) by 68% in the older subjects … and by 17% in the young subjects…. " [14]
Another study I looked at compared high-intensity sprinting to aerobic exercise requiring similar energy expenditure. The study demonstrated that "Parasympathetic reactivation is highly impaired after Repeated Sprints (RS) exercise and appears to be mainly related to anaerobic process participation. " [15] In other words, after highly anaerobic exercise, it takes a long time for HRV to recover.
The caveat to this study is that authors only observed parasympathetic reactivation for 10 minutes following completion of exercise. This time scale may not have allowed enough time for full parasympathetic reengagement following high-intensity sprints.
Interestingly, there are some relatively easy things that can be done to reactivate the parasympathetic nervous system. Splashing cold water on your face or a cold shower will do the trick [16,17]. I guess those people who jump into freezing cold water aren't so crazy after all.
Stress, especially chronic stress, can be a huge factor in decreased HRV. And significant overtraining/exercising (think chronic cardio) will present itself similarly to chronic stress. Tracking daily changes in HRV can be a great indicator of an overtrained or stressed condition.
So, exercise, but don't overtrain, and make sure to get plenty of sleep [18].
This advice seems pretty similar to that found in Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint (Amazon link)
Finally there were a number of studies I looked at that were quite interesting, but a bit beyond the scope of this post. Here are a few:
- A low carbohydrate diet affects autonomic modulation during heavy but not moderate exercise
- Dietary Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption and Heart Rate Variability in US Adults
- Dietary effects on heart rate variability in salt-sensitivity of blood
- Heart rate dynamics during three forms of meditation
[1] Seccareccia F, Pannozzo F, Dima F, Minoprio A, Menditto A, Lo Noce C, Giampaoli S: Heart rate as a predictor of mortality: the MATISS project. Am J Public Health 2001, 91:1258-1263. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1446757/
[2] Biocom Technologies. Heart Rate Variability Basics. http://www.biocomtech.com/hrv-science/heart-rate-variability-basics
[3] Hon EH, Lee ST. Electronic evaluations of the fetal heart rate patterns preceding fetal death: further observations. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1965;87:814-826
[4] Wolf MM, Varigos GA, Hunt D, Sloman JG. Sinus arrhythmia in acute myocardial infarction. Med J Aust. 1978;2:52-53. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/713911?dopt=Abstract
[5] Woo MA, Stevenson WG, Moser DK, Trelease RB, Harper RM: Patterns of beat-to-beat heart rate variability in advanced heart failure. Am Heart J 1992, 123(3):704-710 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1539521
[6] Danev S, Nikolova R, Kerekovska M, Svetoslavov S. Relationship between heart rate variability and hypercholesterolaemia. Cent Eur J Public Health. 1997;5:143–146. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9386902
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I didn't intend to hurt you feelings like that.
I meant to say those things in a very different way.
I had imagined that before I spoke my piece,
I'd have time to pretty it up;
Choose just the right softening words,
Something appropriately multisyllabic.
Instead you forced the moment,
Startled the extremely rough first draft out of me
And I'm sorry but I don't believe I should be judged
On something submitted without benefit of time for revision or polishing.
So let's pretend one of us has just pressed ctrl + z
And try this again later.
I'm Sorry
I didn't intend to hurt you feelings like that.


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Attorney Walker J. J. Stutzman has joined the law firm of Weld Riley, S.C. He will practice in the firm's Employment Section. Prior to joining the firm, Stutzman practiced in the Milwaukee area for a boutique workers' compensation defense firm. In that role, he worked directly with corporations and individuals on defending corporate interests. Previous to private practice, Stutzman served as corporate counsel for a Fortune 100 company located in the Midwest.
Adam Fechner, a senior design engineer for Low Voltage Contractors, recently became certified in AutoSPRINK Training. AutoSPRINK is specialty software for designing sprinkler systems. Fechner is already NICET Level II in Fire Alarm and NICET Level I in Security Surveillance Systems, after joining the company with no knowledge in either discipline in 2013. To earn his certification in AutoSPRINK, Fechner had to complete 40 hours of training and pass a certification exam.
Radiologist Erik Steckler, M.D., recently joined the Radiology Department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Steckler earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Steckler completed his residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa and a fellowship in neuroradiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology.
Chilson Automotive of Chippewa Falls was recently recognized by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) as a recipient of the 2016 Customer First Award for Excellence. More than 3,000 Chrysler certified dealerships across the United States were eligible for the Customer First Award for Excellence, Chilson Automotive of Chippewa Falls is one of only 124 claiming this achievement.
The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely restaurant have partnered with Larson Companies of Eau Claire, a prominent local hospitality management company, to assist in the launch and management of the extraordinary, one of a kind facility. The Oxbow Hotel is a 30-room "boutique" hotel and is Eau Claire's most authentic place to stay and experience the city. The hotel consists of the Main House which is reminiscent of the 1940's era with a modern lakeside twist and The Flats, a mid-century modern building adjacent to the Main House. The onsite restaurant, The Lakely, offers a guests casual dining experience with craft cocktails and Midwest modern comfort food.


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Advisory Board
Marty Bodnar has been involved in evangelistic and discipleship ministries since his basketball playing days at the University of Michigan, where he was a three year starter, co-captain and Academic All-American. Marty retired as Assoc. Athletic Director for the University of Michigan and now practices law with Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, PC. Marty and his wife have raised two children and Marty attends St. Andrews Catholic Church in Saline Mi.
Peter Ziolkowski and Stephen Safranek are also members of the Advisory Board as well as serve as directors of Mission Capital, the non-profit parent of Quest Sports Camps.
Associate Director
Dave Mayoros enjoyed playing football, wrestling, and running track at Riverview High School. Dave went on to coach football, cross-country, and track and field, both at Fordson and Edsel Ford High Schools, where he has taught Biology and Anatomy and Physiology for over 25 years, and coached soccer and basketball while teaching at the American School in England. Dave loves encouraging young men and women to follow the Lord Jesus Christ wherever and however he calls. He has worked as an assistant camp counselor, camp counselor activities director, and camp director at three different summer camps; Pine Hills Christian Camp, Work of Christ Summer Camp, and Domino's Farm Summer Camp. "I am really looking forward to my role in assisting the young camp counselors for Quest Sports Camps this summer."
Manager of Operations
Joe Chavey is from Ann Arbor and attends Washtenaw Community College where he is planning on attending Michigan. He joined the Quest Sports Camps team in 2015. Joe has a great work ethic and a love for Jesus and is active in the gym. A man, a gentleman, and scholar. Joe Chavey is a valuable member of the Quest Sports team.
Camp Directors
A camp director is a qualified college-aged individual or college graduate with strong communication skills, a passion for their Christian faith, and coaching competence in their sport. Their primary responsibility is to be the "on-site" supervisor for each camp. Our Camp Directors include: Marion Weber (Basketball, Franciscan University), Alex Ziolkowski (Lacrosse, University of Dallas player), Peggy Shibata (Volleyball, Oral Roberts), Dave Lawrence (Football, Mi Hall of Fame Head Coach), Cassie McCarthy (Soccer, Schoolcraft College), and John Ozog (Soccer, former Mi Hawks ECL coach).
Camp Counselors
Camp Counselors are qualified college-aged individuals or high school students with a passion for their Christian faith, a desire to work with kids, and demonstrated athletic excellence. Counselors teach and encourage both faith and skill development.


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It has now been about two weeks of Ramadan. What always strikes me during Islam's holy month is the solidarity between people in Morocco and how much fasting brings people together. More or less everyone is fasting in the day, so everybody shares the same feelings of thirst, hunger, or sleepiness, along with the same traditions of breaking the fast at night. I usually choose to fast for several days each Ramadan so that I can feel that same sense of unity with those around me. That way, when I walk to work, I know that it is not just me who skipped breakfast, but an entire community.
Fasting is not specific to Islam. During the past few days, quite a few of my students have asked me about whether Christians fast. We do occasionally have days of fasting at my church, sometimes related to important dates, and sometimes just to reflect about a specific topic as a group, but it rarely lasts more than a week. Another local church is currently having a "year of fasting," where each month the members are encouraged to give up one thing that distracts them, such as television, facebook, or coffee.
I looked up fasting in some other religious groups, and found that Coptic Christians in Egypt fast for the forty days of Lent by giving up all animal products, or basically becoming vegan for that period. Fasting is required at different periods in Judaism, Bahaism, and Catholicism. The purpose of fasting during Ramadan for Muslims is to remove mundane desires to increase spiritual reflection, and for all Muslims to feel what it is like to be poor and to increase charity.
According to the bible, fasting is not necessarily about food. We can read in the book of Isaiah what a fast should be: "Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house?" (Isaiah 58:6-7) This sort of fast requires charity, generosity, and a fight against oppression, but mentions nothing about food other than that it should be shared.
The New York Times recently published this article on the health benefits of fasting, unrelated to religion. Apparently, regular periods of fasting can promote weight loss and longevity.
As you can see, there are a lot of different methods of fasting and reasons to do so. Have you ever fasted? In what way?


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Where the only rule to stitching is... you must first put the floss through the needle.
Friday, April 5, 2013
"Oh Bother!"
14 comments:
- Anne said...
Happy Blogoversary Denise! Those threads look yummy and I can see why you are itching to use them!! Ouch! That sounds like that hurt. Good thing your foot isn't broken but muscle/tendon damage isn't very good either :( Rest easy!
- April 5, 2013 at 12:31 PM
- Vickie said...
Happy Blogoversary to you! I am sorry to hear about your foot. =(
- April 5, 2013 at 3:48 PM
- Linda said...
Sorry about the foot Denise. Hope it heals quickly. I love the new floss you got. What brand is it? I can't read the labels.
- April 5, 2013 at 6:02 PM
- Dawn said...
Oh those colors are beautiful, very nice. Hope your foot gets better quick, but this should allow you more stitching time!?
Yes, beautiful day here in southwestern ohio too, but much colder last night.
- April 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM
- Denise said...
Happy 3rd Blogversary! The cluny lace and ric-rac look gorgeous, makes me want to go buy some. Hope your foot heals fast, but in the mean time now you have a good reason to put your feet up and stitch.
Happy Stitching
- April 5, 2013 at 6:57 PM
- Maggee said...
Is that Victorian Motto floss and trims? I do like her stuff! No biggie on forgetting... I did too, and last year too! But Happy After anyway! Blogging has been fun but lately, kind of lax about posting. I hope to get back on it soon. Taxes are done. Just have to do spring cleaning... Sigh... Have fun with the new stash! Hugs!
- April 5, 2013 at 8:09 PM
- Unknown said...
Beautiful floss colors...I love fall...the colors are usually so vibrant!
- April 5, 2013 at 8:56 PM
- rosek1870 said...
So sorry to hear about your foot. At least it will heal and if you have to sit then stitching is a wonderful way to pass the time hehehehe. Those colors are beautiful I can't wait to see what you do with them. The warm temps have finally hit PA so tomorrow is clean the back yard day! Oh Boy!
- April 5, 2013 at 9:19 PM
- Parsley said...
Oh floss, like a drug for stitchers.
Ouch on the foot!
- April 5, 2013 at 9:54 PM
- Catherine said...
Congratulations on three years!!! OUCH on the foot! I hope it's feeling better! Have fun creating with your new goodies ~ those are beautiful colors! Thank goodness spring is trying to push winter away!!
- April 6, 2013 at 6:23 AM
- Teresa said...
Fun new threads. Have fun organizing them.
Sorry about the foot.
- April 6, 2013 at 8:39 AM
- Rita said...
Happy blogoversary!
The floss and ric rack is gorgeous.
Sorry you're still having problems with your foot. A couple of summers ago (just before a trip "back home" to OH), I rammed my foot against a basket full of stitching mags. Ouch! I didn't think much about it at the time and we went on our merry way.
I discovered the joys or wearing flip flops at the airport. I also sported a very swollen and black and blue foot. Discovered hiking on it wasn't a good idea. ;-)
I waited over 2 weeks to go get it checked out. Doc and I decided since the treatment would be the same whether I'd broken it or not (for sure I dislocated my pinkie toe) opted not to xray it. (I'm thinking I broke the toe and probably a metatarsal.)
It took me most of the summer before I could get a shoe on...right before starting summer band camp where I volunteered every day.
I'm such a klutz!
- April 6, 2013 at 9:46 AM
- paula said...
So Mom went into the ER one evening with a NASTY purplish, blue green bruise forming on her upper foot . . and swollen to beat the band.
ER Nurse asks her what happened. She and Dad start laughing, even though she was in pain, she was laughing.
Come to find out, she had been standing by the kitchen cupboards and Dad, somehow, turned around and knocked one of those Big Ass cans of tomatoes off the counter and right on her foot.
Standard joke for years was that Dad didn't beat Mom, he just, strategically, knocked cans off the counter onto her . . . LOLOL
That foot, too, wasn't broken, but it seemed like forever until the bruising finally was totally gone.
If it were me, I would use the "I can't get my shoes on" excuse for the next 10 or more years . . I HATE shoes of any kind.
- April 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM
- Tiffany said...
Sorry to hear about your foot but the stash is nice :-)
- April 6, 2013 at 3:04 PM


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Monthly Archives: February 2013
The Self-Care Connection
Week 5: Artist's Date
Back when I completed the Artist Way (AW) for my very first time my world opened up to self-care practices that I was not accustomed to. I had been thinking to myself at the time that I would really like a massage. A couple years before that I had strained my back and received a few sessions of massage with chiropractic care. My back felt pretty good for a while and then began to give me pain once again. I think of basic self-care as air. If it is not in place, it is hard to even imagine more creative activities to do. For me, the basic needs must be met before I can really relax and receive the "magic" from the Artist's Date (AD) experience. So, when I began the AW, my mind wandered to wanting to get back into massage therapy if at all possible. I opened my phone book to a random place and there was a coupon for a free massage with a chiropractic exam. The location was a little out of the way (20 miles to the north), but since I was looking for adventure anyway I called and made an appointment. This was when I had my first serendipitous experience on an the AD. At the time I had been focusing efforts on fictional writing. Each person at the chiropractor's office had such interesting and distinctive character that I felt like I was in some kind of dream. I had such a fun time imagining them as characters in my own story.
This time around, my week 5 date desire was once again to pamper myself a with a massage (my back had been letting me know that it needed care). I had a referral from a friend for a therapist that was located close to my work, so I looked her up online. Her practice was called Elemental Energy Massage. I wondered what this meant and found that in addition to regular massage techniques, she also had more eastern practices offered such as Thai compress massage. One of the the techniques offered was Japanese Reiki energy healing incorporated with massage. I felt like being adventurous, so I asked her about her special (which actually was the Thai compress massage) and she ended up thinking that I was asking about the Reiki energy healing massage. Even with the mix up I was in for a very interesting experience. Many times when I come out of a massage, I am so relaxed that I border on lethargic. This was not the case with the energy work and massage. I came out feeling a relief from my pain, but also very alert and ready to tackle the remainder of my day.
Week 6: Artist's Date
I went for my first pedicure with one of my early AD back my first time through the AW as well and was sold on the practice. For the price that you pay, the result is so dramatic. Pretty and healthy feeling feet are a necessity once you get into the practice. Unfortunately, if you get low on time or funds they are one of the first rituals up for elimination.
I hadn't been for a pedicure in over six months when week 6 rolled around this time, and I decided that I could strain my mind trying to come up with a great AD or I could do what my body was begging from me.. a little foot care. It was Valentine's Day and I knew that I could rationalize a special treat. When I arrived, the nail place was empty except for one other customer (which immediately put me at ease). The price was so reasonable that I threw in a manicure as well. I relaxed and enjoyed the process. On that date, I established a rule of no cell phone use. I considered the more recent loss of social etiquette in society when it comes to being attentive and present while with others at the eating table and out for special time. I slowed down and enjoyed being in the moment. When leaving, I felt like a million bucks, loved, and treated on a holiday that can sometimes be a letdown. Immediately following, I shopped for Valentine gifts for my husband and kids. It is so much easier to be giving when you feel like your own needs are met. So, now that my self-care is up, I am excited to see what adventure is in store for next week!
Finding Peace
Week 5: The Artist's Walk
I planned my walk early in the week. I decided to walk along a different water front. After meeting some friends for lunch downtown, I took a brisk walk along the Columbia River walkway. Being in the downtown, I mostly wondered what this walk would have looked like 100 years ago or longer before having man's impact. Vegetation was sparse. I even wondered if the trees were native to our area. The river was wide and its color blended with the sky.
Many walkers and joggers passed along the concrete walkway that had been made for a heavy traffic of people. I had a hard time feeling as at ease as I had the week before, but continued along as planned. I took pictures of the plaques that were occasionally placed along the walkway explaining history of the river and the settlement of the area. A feeling of disappointment hit as I finished my walk. There was still the beauty of the river and its banks, but I couldn't help but feel a loss for what must have been its majestic beginnings. It was brought to this state all for the sake of progress.
Week 6: The Artist's Walk
I didn't plan my walk as early on, but decided that I would stick closer to home. I went to Lewisville Park that is set down along the Lewis River. As I drove into the park the rain began to come down. I wasn't going to let that spoil my walk though. My rain coat would keep me dry enough.
The park was basically deserted. There were a line of cars parked outside of the park's entrance (walkers, joggers, fishermen, and hikers regularly park there to avoid the entrance fee), but once inside the parking lots were empty except for the occasional truck. I wondered if there would be a possibility of animals up on the trail that I planned to walk along. I figured that I would make as much noise as possible. I went along the river bank first to look at the river. The rain was coming down hard enough that the rocks were slippery and I needed to protect my camera. The river always moves fast during this time of year and today was no exception.
I found the entrance to the hiking trail and took my time walking up the steep dirt walkway. I stopped to admire ferns, moss, and so many beautiful trees. I forget how much I really love this setting. My way back I decided to put my camera away and really just enjoy being a part of so much greenery. I felt like I was breathing and relaxing deeply even with a brisk uphill then downhill terrane. At one moment I felt so happy and peaceful that I knew this was an experience that I would want to duplicate. I considered all of the factors that were in play. I was alone. Lush plant life surrounded me. The river roared below. Birds tweeted above. The rain had stopped and blue skies broke. Endorphins also must have kicked in after 45 minutes of walking up and down the trail. Would it be too much to ask for this place to stay unspoiled forever?
Life Book Projects: Weeks 2-6
Slowing Things Down
Week 4: The Artist's Walk
The desire to get back to nature surfaced again and again over the week. I found it interesting how many times the thought to plan my walk came to my mind throughout the week and especially during my Morning Pages. I felt like it was a time that I did pamper my artist with high quality air and greenery.
I also notice that my artist is feeling rather shy when out and about these days, so I decided to pick a more secluded location where I would be less inhibited. I consider this a perk of living near the country. There are times when the quiet is so important.
I chose to go to Battle Ground Lake for my walk. As I walked down to the lake I noticed that it took my eyes several moments to begin to come into focus with the details around me. A handful of fisherman were along the dock and shore line. There was a stillness. It crossed my mind that these guys have the idea. They are out there with the stillness of the lake. Every noise that the animals make echoes and is amplified. I looked out on the lake and notice birds lined up on floating logs. I regret not bringing my high powered lens to get a shot. I only realize that these were ducks after the one at the end of the line stirs and flies off and lands in the water with a splash.
I decide that I want to go around the lake's lower trail in order to get in a nice brisk walk. I remember that it is only a mile around and think that it should be no problem to complete before the sun gets low in the sky. As I begin around the trail a small animal in the bushes scurries away. I am just as started by its noise as it was by mine. I get a chance to go right down to the water and a fish scares and splashes away from the bank's shallow water in a hurry. During this time of year when the park is mostly forgotten, the wildlife must also have that feeling of being safe and alone.
I get almost a third of the way around the lake before the trail is covered with water and I must turn around. It is then when my eyes really come into focus and I begin to see all of the interesting things around me. Steam was rising from a floating log in the water, ferns were growing out from the most unusual places, a tree trunk which could pass in a Dr. Seuss landscape. The old lesson that the artist's eye is an eye of detail once again manifested itself to me. I could hear many sounds of the little critters all around.
One must slow down, really slow down if one expects to see the beauty that is missed by many. It was on this date all alone that I was able to relax enough to really let go of an agenda of having to go, go, go.


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Microsoft has rolled out three new bug bounty programs offering valuable rewards.
The company has announced that it will pay up to $100,000 (£64,670) for 'truly novel exploitation techniques' against protections built into Windows 8.1 Preview, while it will pay up to $50,000 (£32,335) for defensive ideas that accompany a qualifying mitigation bypass submission. Finally, it will pay up to $11,000 (£7,113) for critical vulnerabilities that affect Internet Explorer 11 Preview on the latest version of Windows, although these must be submitted in the first 30 days of the Internet Explorer 11 beta period (between 26th June and 26th July 2013).
Microsoft's Matt Miller and David Ross said in a blog post that these programs will allow Microsoft to reward great work by researchers and improve the security of its software, all to the benefit of its customers.
Determining what makes a good report, they said that a high quality submission to the mitigation bypass bounty program will describe and demonstrate a truly novel method of exploiting one or more memory corruption vulnerability class when all modern mitigations are in place.
"For a submission to be eligible, it must include a detailed whitepaper and a functioning exploit that demonstrates the exploitation technique against a real world remote code execution vulnerability," Miller and Ross said.
"The technique must also meet a high bar: It must be generic and reliable, it must have reasonable requirements, it must apply to a high-risk user mode application domain, and it must be applicable to the latest version of our products."
Chris Wysopal, CTO of Veracode, said: "By offering a big bounty, $100,000, and rewarding research for the most challenging part of exploitation, Microsoft is [incentivising] researchers to focus on improvements that can help the entire Windows platform. There is even an added bonus of $50,000 if a defence is proposed for the mitigation technique.
"I am a little surprised that it took Microsoft this long to create a bug bounty program. They seem to be jumping in with a second generation bug bounty program putting the emphasis on exploitation and valuable mitigation techniques. On the open market, these techniques could be used to build many zero-day exploits and possibly command more than the Microsoft bounty so the open market is still the competition. I will be watching eagerly to see how many mitigation bypass bounties get claimed over the next year."
Amol Sarwate, director of vulnerability labs at Qualys, said: "I think this is an intelligent move by Microsoft to tap talent from all over the world, especially in the security space where it's hard to find that talent. It also encourages good research to land into the hands of vendors rather than being sold on the black market."


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The Ohio Society of CPAs has launched a series of micro learning courses for certified public accountants that provide timely knowledge packaged in 10-minute modules. Called Quick Byte, these courses are the first micro learning resources developed by a state CPA association, and the first programs under one hour to qualify for CPA continuing education in Ohio after a landmark rule change last year.
In 2014, The Ohio Society of CPAs worked closely with the Accountancy Board of Ohio to adopt new rules making Ohio the first state where CPAs can earn credit for micro CPE beginning in 10-minute increments. Last week, Maryland followed suit by adopting new CPE regulations for the shorter format the Maryland Association of CPAs has dubbed "nano learning."
Quick Byte consists of 42 courses that are 10-minutes each and can be accessed on laptops, tablets and other mobile devices. CPAs can earn .2 hours of credit for each Quick Byte course available now.
The new learning resources are responsive to the changing dynamics of today's business environment. CPAs operate in a complex world of rapid-flow information and technology. Time is at a premium, yet they need quality learning resources they can quickly absorb and immediately apply to real-life business challenges.
"The nature of professional education is changing," said Scott D. Wiley, CAE, president & CEO. "Studies show micro learning can provide the quick, focused education that CPAs need to stay current in the market place."
The shorter video format is convenient and ideal for an increasingly digital audience to digest. That can mean higher retention rates since topics are pared down and targeted specifically on concepts the learner needs to know right now.
Wiley, who also served on the 2013 American Institute of CPAs' Future of Learning Task Force, a profession-wide initiative to advance the CPE model, said micro learning is highly flexible. It can be used as a quick update to a longer program, or as a niche component in a broader learning curriculum.
The Quick Byte series is grouped into three topic areas. Tax and accounting and auditing cover recent technical updates while the specialized knowledge courses offer essential skills and management topics CPAs increasingly need as they advance in their careers.
To make tracking continuing education easier, The Ohio Society of CPAs also has synchronized its CPE transcript tool with the Accountancy Board of Ohio's online reporting system. Credit for courses taken through The Ohio Society of CPAs is automatically uploaded into the ABO reporting system in real time. This is a valuable benefit for Ohio CPAs who must report continuing education credit every three years.
"We're providing important peace of mind to CPAs by removing the administrative work of reporting their CPE," Wiley said. "It's one more way that we are reducing the compliance focus of CPE and putting it squarely back on learning to increase knowledge and competency."
The Ohio Society of CPAs has been an important innovator in CPE education over the years. It was the first state CPA association to develop on-demand courses designed specifically for an online learning market. It also webcasts a robust schedule of live learning events each year from an in-house training studio.
Wiley noted these are strategic investments The Ohio Society of CPAs is making to move CPA learning to a higher level and provided valuable resources CPAs need to prepare for challenges on the horizon.
The Ohio Society of CPAs represents more than 20,000 CPAs and accounting professionals and drives proactive advocacy and education programs that strengthen Ohio's business climate. The Ohio Society's members meet statutory and regulatory requirements as CPAs and embrace the highest standards of professional and ethical performance. This is achieved through ongoing professional education, comprehensive quality review and compliance with a strict Code of Professional Conduct.


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From October 5, the overall prize fund will more than double, with the prize for three numbers increasing from £10 to £25 and the average Saturday jackpot rising from £3.9 to £5m.
There will also be a raffle every week where at least 50 winners will receive £20,000 each and the BBC1 show will be overhauled, with TV presenter Chris Evans brought in as the host.
These changes are designed to stimulate interest in Lotto, which has suffered from declining sales for a number of years. However, the price of a ticket is doubling to £2, a move dubbed by critics as a "tax on the poor".
The new game will launch with two special "event" draws on its first two Saturdays, where Lotto jackpots of £10m will be on offer and 1,000 raffle prizes of £20,000 will be guaranteed in each draw.
The ad push in support of the revamp will be spearheaded by a TV campaign based on the creative theme of a "new dawn".
Created by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, the ads start with the sun rising and feature 300 people singing a reworded version of Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day', while going about their daily business.
The campaign will introduce the new strapline, "Game changing. Life changing", to highlight the life-changing element of winning and how playing the game helps good causes.
A 20-second teaser TV ad breaks on Thursday 26 September. This will be followed by a 60-second spot on 28 September.
The radio, outdoor, digital and print executions will carry through the "new dawn" theme and deliver more tailored messages throughout the various phases of the game launch.
The digital side of the campaign will feature a YouTube "sing-along" competition where people can upload videos of themselves signing the new Lotto song, either by using the ad's lyrics or by making up their own. The best entry will win £20,000.
Facebook users will also be able to create their own "Social Syndicates" by inviting nine other "friends" to join their syndicate and be in with a chance of winning £20,000 – making this competition the biggest cash giveaway to date on Facebook in the UK.


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Welcome Home Veterans!
Thank You For Your Service.
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We are honored to serve our nation's military service members and offer a wide range of health care services for returning combat Veterans.
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Three Essays on Information Security Policies
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Information security breaches pose a significant and increasing threat to national security and economic well-being. In the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report (2003), companies surveyed experienced an average of about 30 attacks per week. Anecdotal evidence suggests that losses from cyber-attacks can run into millions of dollars. The CSI-FBI survey (2005) estimates that the loss per company was more than $500,000 in 2004 and more than $200,000 in 2005. This research analyzes the information security policies that attempt to address the above issues. In particular, this research focus on the following topics (1) the vulnerability disclosure policy of several major vulnerability information outlets and their implications to the vendors' patch release behavior (2) the conformance of the software vendors to one of the most important software product security quality certification standard, Common Criteria certification (3) the effectiveness of Common Criteria Certification in improving the security quality of software products.
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Q: Can there be love without money?
A: Love and money have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Love, or unconditional love, is not dependent on anything. It is always there no matter what circumstance is offering to us.
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Can there be love with no money?
This can be a rather big topic and today, I'm here to share with you that the answer is quite simple: love and money truly have nothing to do with one another.
Now our shared values are a completely different topic. Love itself – what I'm speaking of here – is this form of unconditional love, not necessarily a romanticised style of love or what we see in the movies. But love is not dependent on a material possession, or certain financial state of being. It's not dependent on someone else fulfilling our needs or giving us something or us giving something to someone else. However, often within relationship, what brings us together is this feeling of love and connection with another human being. And within that structure are the shared values, the purpose, the passions, and the desires that are similar to one another. However it's important to remember again that love is not dependent on anything, and love is not the only component – or I should say – the the glue that holds relationships together. There is an essential component of having such shared values, purpose, passions, and desires for any co-creative relating experience to thrive. However, love and money have absolutely nothing to do with one another. So absolutely, love is always existing no matter what the circumstance of the moment is offering.
- Can there be love without money? - December 23, 2018
- Yes Please - December 17, 2018
- How can I change my life? - November 23, 2018


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Yes, I said 2016. I have yet to encounter a single Wet n Wild limited-edition display in the wild (if you will), so when the brand released Precious Petals and a darker peach highlighter, Crown of My Canopy, as LE products for spring 2016, I didn't even bother searching for them. It wasn't until Wet n Wild made the two shades permanent this spring that I began to consider buying Precious Petals. At $4.99, it wasn't exactly a big-ticket item, but I'm picky about highlighter. I don't wear it more than a few times a week, and I prefer cream formulas to powder ones. So I spent a month wearing an eyeshadow of a similar color on my cheekbones, and when I was satisfied that a peachy powder highlighter would fit into my makeup routine, I bought Precious Petals. (If only I were this discriminating about lipsticks.) I've now been using it for a few months, so I thought I'd use the waning hours of my Thanksgiving break to write up a review!
The Megaglo highlighters come in a cheap-looking square compact, though who cares when you've got that beautifully embossed pan? The lid doesn't snap shut as securely as I'd like, but since I don't travel with it (I prefer cream products for travel), no harm done.
Precious Petals has a slight duochrome effect, with a peachy pink base that shifts to a lighter, yellower peach. In the pan, it looks a little dark for me, but it sheers out nicely on my skin.
Here it is swatched with a finger on my arm. The formula has a stiffer, more powdery texture than I expected, but it's still workable.
And here's Precious Petals between theBalm Stubborn eyeshadow (top), which served as my practice peach highlighter, and ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Lunch Money.
Precious Petals is more opaque and metallic than either Stubborn or Lunch Money, and it's easy to see why YouTube types love it: a few layers of Precious Petals applied with a small round brush will produce that coveted BUH-LINDING shine. The thing is, I don't want to blind my enemies or send signals to Mars or whatever other metaphor YouTubers like to use. I prefer a subtle, diffused glow that's not immediately identifiable as highlighter. And that's the danger of succumbing to online hype: you end up with a product that might be perfectly fine in the abstract, but doesn't work for your own lifestyle or preferred aesthetic.
To sheer out Precious Petals, I apply it with my Sonia Kashuk fan brush. However, a fan brush (or perhaps just my fan brush?) isn't the best implement for this formula. The bristles don't pick up the product very well, so I always find myself applying more than one layer. Part of the problem, I think, is that the formula is quite granular. You can see the individual specks of shimmer in a swatch or on the cheekbone, and some of those specks are larger than others, which makes them less willing to cling to bristles. That brings me to another quibble: in direct light, especially artificial light, Precious Petals is not just shiny but sparkly. Here's two layers under fluorescent light:
Of course, it's not like I'm nuzzling up to a fluorescent beam in my daily life, so here's a closeup in indirect natural light. We're not talking full-on glitter, obviously, but trust me when I say that it's noticeably sparkly IRL. Say hi to my poorly blended concealer!
Despite my complaints, I think Precious Petals is a good highlighter, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants an intense shine. For me, though, PP has been most serviceable as a reminder to think selfishly when I shop for makeup. Regardless of how a product works for a blogger or a YouTube reviewer, I need to consider how it will work for me. Will it suit my complexion and my lifestyle? Will it play nicely with the products I already own? Or is the person reviewing it so far from me in style, profession, and taste that I should think twice before snapping up a highlighter she loves? These days, I'm better at asking myself those questions before making a purchase. It's taken me years to reach this point, but it's a nice point to have reached.


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How to Open Domiciliary Account in Nigeria - GTB FirstBank Access Bank
After I shared tips on how to cash in, on the next big Naira fall in 2017, people have been asking me questions on how to open a domiciliary account in Nigeria especially now that it's more expensive to pay online with your Naira debit card; no thanks to USD Naira exchange rate.
In this guide, I will be providing the requirements banks expect you to meet up with before they approve and assign a domiciliary account number to you for foreign currency transactions.
Let's start with what a Domiciliary account is. A Domiciliary account, also know as Dom Account, is an account that's denominated in a foreign current; USD, Euro, GBP or any other currency aside from the Naira. You operate it the same you have been running savings or current account; from the deposit, withdrawal, and fund transfers. You can even apply for a credit or debit card attached to the account which is easier for online payments and withdrawal at ATM terminal.
Why you need a Dom Account? When you make a purchase online banks are now bent on applying a higher exchange rate that's way beyond what you expect. But, when you pay with your dollar card, it's a direct transaction that doesn't need exchange rate.
Best Nigerian banks you can open a domiciliary account with:
Here are top banks you can open an account with First Bank, FCMB, GTBank, Fidelity, Zenith Bank, EcoBank, Heritage Bank and Access Bank.
Why you need a domiciliary account:
- to save cost on exchange rate fluctuations when making payment online
- to diversify your cash balances and enjoy exchange rate gain when USD/NGN appreciates.
- to also take advantage of savings and investment opportunities offshore.
How to Open a Domiciliary Account In Nigeria
Whether it's a US Dollar, Euro, Pounds or whatever currency account you are opening, here are key requirements you should have before approaching the customer service desk of a bank for a domiciliary account:
- Minimum opening account deposit balance of $100, £100 available for initial funding.
- Valid means of identification: International passport, National ID, or Drivers licence.
- Two referees who are current account holders: but it will be faster if those referees are from the same bank you want to open the domiciliary account.
- Two recent passports.
- Utility bill to verify your home address (not older than 3 months)
- For Non-Nigerians, get a resident permit.
How to Open Domiciliary Account In Nigeria
- head to First Bank, FCMB, GTBank, Fidelity, Zenith Bank, EcoBank, Heritage Bank and Access Bank.
- visit the customer service desk and tell whoever is in charge that you want to open a domiciliary account.
- if you already have a current account with the bank, the processes will be faster as the requirements are already the same as what you have already presented when opening the account. You just need to write a request letter to the branch manager asking him to open a domiciliary account for you.
- you will also be given a foreign currency account opening form with specimen signature and referee form to complete and submit.
- you will also be asked to present the $100 or £100 deposit for onward processing.
- within 48-72 hours, your account number will be sent to you via SMS.
This is the exact guide on how to open a domiciliary account in Nigeria with First Bank, FCMB, GTBank, Fidelity, Zenith Bank, EcoBank, Heritage Bank and Access Bank.


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What do you call removing 90,000 sex offenders from MySpace? A good start. Perhaps we'll hear what Facebook is doing about the problem sometime?
About 90,000 sex offenders have been identified and removed from the social networking Web site MySpace, company and law enforcement officials said Tuesday.
The number was nearly double what MySpace officials originally estimated last year, said North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, who along with Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has led efforts to make social networking Web sites safer for young users.
Cooper said he wasn't surprised by the updated numbers, and demanded that MySpace and rival online networking site Facebook — which claim to have more than 280 million users combined — do more to protect children and teenagers.
"These sites were created for young people to communicate with each other. Predators are going to troll in these areas where they know children are going to be," Cooper said. "That's why these social networking sites have the responsibility to make their sites safe for children."
The attorneys general received agreements last year from MySpace and Facebook to push toward making their sites safer. Both sites implemented dozens of safeguards, including finding better ways to verify user's ages, banning convicted sex offenders from using the sites and limiting the ability of older users to search members under 18.
Blumenthal, who received MySpace's updated numbers Tuesday through a subpoena, said the information "provides compelling proof that social networking sites remain rife with sexual predators." A preliminary number of sex offenders found on Facebook was "substantial," but he said the company has yet to respond to a recent subpoena.
Source: Associated Press


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We have a problem here in the States with immigration, specifically the illegal immigration of dirt poor, desperate Mexicans across our borders, where they are able to get low paying jobs, have children, and "take advantage" of social services, such as basic health care, food stamps, free education for their kids, free lunches, etc. And if their kids are born in the States, then they automatically become citizens, though this is now being hotly contested.
This situation has become highly politicized, with liberals supporting the idea that immigration has always been part and parcel of the American way and that the willingness of illegals to do the sort of work American citizens refuse to do is good for the economy. They also point out that millions of illegals are now, for better or worse, established in this country, many with children, which means that enforcing the law too strictly and forcing them out (as in Arizona) produces an intolerable humanitarian crisis.
Conservatives typically see it differently. For them, these immigrants are taking jobs away from US citizens. They also make the point that illegal immigration happens to be (duh!) illegal, and if we let some get away with it, then where will we draw the line for the rest? And since most conservatives are devout Christians, the humanitarian aspect of the liberal argument falls on deaf ears, because after all, what did Christ care about the welfare of the poor? Didn't he preach "enlightened self interest"?
I'd like to delve a bit beneath the surface of this debate, because as I see it, the basic issues have a relevance that goes far beyond the politics of one country, even the US of A, and have much to tell us about what is happening in the world economy as a whole.
The first thing I want to point out is the strange attitude of liberals regarding the economics of immigration. There is something wrong with the argument that the sort of jobs illegals are willing to do are jobs US citizens refuse to accept. And it's surprising that liberals would take a position which, to my ears, sounds far too close to a justification for slavery. If these jobs are too arduous, inhumane and low paying for US citizens, then why aren't liberals fighting to improve the working conditions and the pay rather than making this an excuse for accepting illegal wage-slaves into our society?
And by the same token, it's surprising that conservatives, usually aligned with business interests, would attack a system that provides all sorts of businesses, both small and large, with peons willing to do backbreaking, debilitating and often humiliating work for less than minimum wage.
I don't have the answer to these questions, except to observe that there is something very unusual going on here and that we are now living in a very different, more complicated and confusing world than that of the 20th century. Moreover, as I see it, if we pull back to take a larger view, we see essentially the same dynamic, and the same contradictions in the global economy generally.
More on this next time.
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Italian Bank Account for US Expat (Florence)
Can anyone advice me what are the minimum documents an Italian bank requires for a non-Italian cirizen to set up an Italian checking-savings account with Bancomat card? I assume a passport to start. Permesso di Soggiorno? Codice fiscale? Visa? Utility bill? Rental agreement?
Is there a specific Italian banks anyone would recommend? I am considering BNL-BNP Paribas.
Is there merit to a Post Office bank account?
Thank you for your help,
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(Via Drudge) In Australia!
SPIDERMAN foiled a would-be thief as Jedi Knights blocked his escape route.
No, it's not a comic book plot but the scene which unravelled in a Australian book store on Saturday.
Store owner Michael Baulderstone, dressed as Spiderman, spotted the man trying to steal an X-Men book worth $160 (£97).
The 45-year-old called for back-up and the hapless thief was surrounded by superheroes within seconds.
…the video is exceptionally less cool, though.


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Dr. J. Robinson HoF
"Dr. J" Robinson was born smack-dab in the middle of Maine in 1948, to a family that loved and appreciated all kinds of music. His grandmother taught him to play piano (they didn't call it "keyboard" back then) by ear when he was five. His folks were part of a barbershop quartet, so he grew up being sung to sleep to the (mostly) soothing sounds of 4-part harmony.
Later he began singing along with the group. "My Dad was by far the loudest, and he was the tenor, so of course I sang along with him; it was years before I figured out the actual melody to those songs!", he says. When he was old enough to join the church choir and double quartet, he sang -- you guessed it -- tenor. He also learned to play flute and piccolo in Junior High because he wanted to be in the marching band, but desired an instrument small enough to put up his sleeve when it was really cold on the football field.
James started writing music when he was ten, but was frustrated by not being able to sing and play flute at the same time, so he taught himself guitar. By the end of high school he was writing and singing about chemistry and biology (A Battle With the Elements and Backbone), and this writing continued during undergrad and grad school. After receiving his doctorate in Biology at UCLA in 1976 he got a part-time teaching and curatorial job at UC Berkeley and gave occasional benefit performances for the UCB Museum of Paleontology. Eventually (perhaps inevitably) James was discovered and embraced by the filk community in 1986.
There followed an incredibly productive 15 years of writing, performing, arranging, and playing back-up bass, percussion and keyboard, primarily with his partner and best friend, Cynthia McQuillin. The results of those years can be found on any dealer's table, and have earned James the informal title of "the Tom Lehrer of science". He mostly retired from writing and performing in 1998, and turned his copious energies to organizing and running Consonance. James currently lives in Oakland, CA with one gray cat and lots of happy houseplants. He has been self-employed as a massage therapist and bodyworker for 18 years.
James currently lives in Richmond, CA where he gardens and collects bones as passionately as he used to sing and write. He has been a therapeutic bodyworker for 25 years, with an office in Berkeley and a practice full of "well-adjusted" fannish clients.


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5 Last-Minute, Modern Classic Gifts for Mom
Moms are notorious for not doing nice things for themselves. They take care of both the little and not-so-little kids in their lives, often neglecting their own comforts for the sake of others. It's time to do something really special for the woman who gave you life. Instead of settling for the traditional flowers or chocolate, why not give her something that she would never get for herself? A small indulgence can transport her to a different world, one in which she can actually has time for pampering. Luxury looks good on everyone.
Ceramic mixing bowls
Your mom has probably been using the same stainless-steel mixing bowls since you were born. Update them with a pair of nesting stoneware bowls. Pretty enough for kitchen-to-table use, these bowls will make her feel like her home in the 'burbs is a Tuscan farmhouse.
High-Tech Keychain
If your mom is getting older, or perhaps just as occasionally absentminded as her child (ahem), the Bluetooth tracking tag will ensure that she never loses her keys again. The ingenious little device also works in reverse: It will sound an alert on your cell phone at the touch of a button. This one is pretty in rosewood, too.
Specialty Salt Set
Remember the brownies mom used to bake? Pay her back by gifting the tools to make her adult brownies better. Flavored salts can transform the everyday baked good. Stumptown espresso, vanilla bean, and pinot noir are just a few options that will elevate her next batch to something really special. You can even DIY it and make flavored salt yourself. Put it in a pretty little mason jar, and your mom will love the extra personal touch.
Perfect Slippers
Nothing beats a pair of cozy slippers on a winter morning. These always-fashionable camp moccasins will make her feet sing with pleasure. She can treat her feet well first thing in the morning and stay comfy all day with these bad boys—even if she has to take the dog out or get in the car.
The Best Soap
These vegetable soaps are as beautiful as they are fabulous. The lather is a soft, moisturizing foam with tiny bubbles that will make your mom feel like she is at a spa, not in her own shower. The fragrances are all lovely but subtle and every one is a winner. Base your choice on which beautiful wrapping you like best. These huge bars last a long time, so mom will congratulate you on getting a good value, too.


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Heroic Teacher Recounts Moment She Saved Sandy Hook Class From Shooter
A quick thinking teacher hide her children in the bathroom while crazed gunman Adam Lanza shot through the classroom windows. She told them, 'you're going to have Christmas and Hanukkah.' So heroic.
Elementary school teacher Kaitlin Roig's fast actions saved her first grade student's lives. On Dec. 14, Adam Lanza arrived at the Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn. and killed 20 children and six adults, a number which may have been higher had Kaitlin not been so clever. She pushed her children into the bathroom and urged them to be quiet, and promised them they would all make it home to see their families for the holidays. Read on to hear Kaitlin talk about her heroic moment.
History of the Story
On Dec. 14, the quiet town of Newtown was rocked when 20-year-old Adam arrived at the Sandy Hook school and began shooting around 9.30a.m. Adam had killed his mother Nancy Lanza at their family home before he came to the school. Adam died at the scene, and his motives for the horrific crime are still unclear.
Kaitlin's Actions
Kaitlin, 29, was teaching her class of first graders when she first heard the bullets, and she quickly ushered them into the bathroom for safety. She told ABC News:
"I put one of my students on top of the toilet. I was telling them, it's going to be OK, you're going to be all right. I told them to be absolutely quiet because I was just so afraid if he did come in he would hear us and start shooting the door. I said there are bad guys out there now. We need to wait for the good guys."
She said in the face of the terrifying danger, the children were remarkably brave.
She said: "The kids were being so good. They asked, 'Can we go see if anyone is out there? I just want Christmas, I don't want to die, I just want to have Christmas.' I said, 'You're going to have Christmas and Hanukkah.' I tried to be positive. If they started crying I would take their face and say it's going to be OK. One of my students was saying, 'I know karate, so it's OK.'"
How brave! When the shooting finally ended and the police arrived, Kaitlin was still on her guard:
"The police came and started knocking and obviously I was completely beside myself. I said, 'I don't believe you. You need to put your badges under the door.' So they put their badges under the door."
Other Hero Teachers
Vicki Soto was one heroic teacher who did not live to tell the tale, as she made the ultimate sacrifice when she threw herself in front of the children to save them from the killer's bullets. Maryrose Kristopik is another quick thinking teacher who saved her children by pushing them into a closet. These teachers truly are remarkable, as they put the lives of the children ahead of their own.
What do YOU think HollyMoms? Is Kaitlin a hero?
— Christina Stiehl
More Sandy Hook massacre news:
- 'The Voice' Pays Tribute To Sandy Hook Shooting Victims
- Adam Lanza Had Condition That Inhibited Physical Pain — Report
- Newtown Shooting Tragedy: The First Two Victims Laid To Rest