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I came back from the Westercon70 on the 4th of July. The con was in the heart of Tempe, Arizona and I did not want to get stuck in the middle of town with no way out so I left a little early. I was afraid all of the valley highways and especially highway 87 which leads to Payson would be jammed. Nope. Clear sailing all the way home. I was glad. I had a great time at the con and when it comes back near I'll certainly go again. I met some great authors, fascinating scientists, and wonderful readers. If you've never been to a small conference before, you should try it.
On the garden front, my garden survived the heat wave while I was gone and I have my first yellow squash. It's not the straight neck yellow squash the plant tag said at the store but it will do. I suspect the zucchini I bought is actually another yellow squash. We'll see.
I'm still waiting for the editor to get Tested back to me. I haven't made any decisions on the cover yet. I really need to get that done.
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July 22nd is the Payson Book Festival. I have to say, this festival has turned into quite a thing. Over 600 people came to it last year. The tables have already been filled with over 80 authors. You can find out who is attending at www.PaysonBookFestival.org. The event is free to visitors and starts at 9am and runs until 3:30pm. Details about the location, video from last year, and more, can be found on the site.
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Please join University of San Diego Sigma Theta Psi's 1st Annual Pink Party to support our philanthropy: breast cancer awareness.
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Joichi Ito on why Bitcoin is not like the Internet:
The founders of the Internet may have been slightly hippy-like, but they were mostly government-funded and fairly government-friendly. Cutting a deal with the Department of Commerce seemed like a pretty good idea to them at the time.
The core Bitcoin developers are cypherpunks who do what they do because they don't trust governments or the global banking system and are trying to build a distributed and autonomous system, one that is impervious to regulation and meddling by anyone at any time. At some level, Bitcoin was designed to not care what regulators think.
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If your doctor has advised you to reduce your salt intake, you should buy it more often from the vegetable department now. Russian experts from the association for the fight against diabetes also say this.
Put it in every dish
As they claim, the root and greenery of celery, parsley, basil and the thyme are a great substitute for salt. If you add them to cooking soups and other dishes, they will greatly improve the taste of food and, practically, reduce the use of salt to a minimum.
This recommendation does not only benefit diabetics but also all those who are healthy or who want to live a healthy life and those who want to regulate the blood pressure and keep the kidneys healthy.


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FlickFilosopher.com now available via Kindle in the U.K.
A reader in the U.K. emailed me recently to complain about how FlickFilosopher.com wasn't available for Kindle in the U.K. I had to explain that it wasn't any of my doing — it wasn't like I had opted out of U.K. Kindle distribution or anything. Amazon simply wasn't offering any U.S.-based blogs in the U.K.
That has now changed, and FlickFilosopher.com is now available for the Kindle in the U.K. (It's still available for the Kindle in the U.S., too. It does not appear to be available in Canada.)
It's not like Amazon notified me of this change or anything. I learned about it via a Google Alert on the site name.
Honestly, Kindle is not the best way to experience this blog. You can read posts, of course, but the comments don't appear, and of course you cannot post a comment in response. I do think that greatly diminishes the experience of a blog like this one, where the community is so vital. But if you're looking to read on the go, it's another option.
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Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Celebrates Anniversary
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SUNRISE BEACH - The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout festival marked its 25th anniversary this year.
Attendees said the nine day event has been marked by great weather and great water conditions. The Shootout is an annual off shore boat race with a straight course in which participants race against their own times and not necessarily their opponents. The proceeds benefit the Lake Area Rescue Teams and other charities.
The event draws spectators and vendors alike. Vendors say this year has been good for business.
One vendor, The Ozark Shark, says that public turn out this year has been great. It sells hats, clothing, and other merchandise at the stand.
"[Sales] have gone well. I think it's going to be a good weekend. We're an apparel business and with the heat people are looking for hats, they're looking for tank tops, which we have all of those and we're running 25% off on all the products, so I think we'll have a good weekend," said Dave Schilli, co-owner of The Ozark Shark.
"It's definitely warm today at the Ozarks, that's for sure," said Bill Kays, local business owner of Bill's Mobile Marines.
Some say this time last year was even hotter. "Last year was cooking, it was a lot hotter last year. It's humid this year but not as hot as last year. Last year we didn't have much water, the lake was a lot lower. It was tough last year...but every year this event grows" said Alex Ashcroft, race participant and owner of JetSki Me.
People who attended the event Thurdsday spent time shopping, swimming, eating, and watching the various races. Many agree it is a good note to end the summer on.
The last day of the festival is Sunday, August 25th.


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I have a new laptop with Windows 10 and downloaded my rm ver. 6 from the website..ver. 188.8.131.52. I let it install in all the defaults it requested (as before I had to set up a MY programs to install it in for Windows 7). I am reading about a .reg file..do I still need that file or is it included in that version? It seems to be opening and running fine so far without it..
still need .reg file
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Yes you still need it if you are using RootsMagic 4, 5, or 6 under Windows 10:
1. Download the .REG file from http://files.rootsma...Browser-Fix.reg
2. Run the .REG file to add the necessary entries to your Windows registry. It will display several scary warnings. Just keep telling it that "yes", you do want to make the change.


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Madura Veeran, an action-drama written and directed by cinematographer P. G. Muthiah stars actor Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian and Meenakshi in lead roles with Samuthirakani, Vela Ramamoorthy, Mime Gopi and others in supporting roles.
Creating a story around a specific theme can be daunting at times and the task is tougher when it is centered around a traditional sport as Jallikattu since a lot of sentiments are involved.
Madura Veeran is primarily a story about Jallikattu and the unity of the people. The story starts off showing Shanmuga Pandian as Samuthirakani's son, who is a well-respected individual wanting to help all those around him and also passionate about Jallikattu. However, the sport is not conducted as a result of few conflicts such as caste violence and sporadic incidents between people of the villages putting a stop to it from being organized.
In the midst of this, Vela Ramamoorthy and Mime Gopi create problems for Samuthirakani. However, conflicts also exist between the former two and there is no unity among them after a life-altering incident. Up until this point, it is revealed that all these incidents are narrated in the form of a flashback.
Shanmuga Pandian is then shown to have come back from Malaysia and is determined to bring back Jallikattu to his and neighboring villages along with his friend Bala Saravanan. It is at this point that last year's real life Jallikattu protests are incorporated into the story with Shanmuga Pandian also participating for the revival of the sport. All the while, there is a mystery that is being teased about a killer in the story, who has his own motives and the plot shuffles between these incidents and Jallikattu.
Cinematographer PG Muthiah's directorial debut Madura Veeran has a simple plot and has attempted to give a film that lays emphasis on Jallikattu and why it means so much to Tamilians. However, his execution in the first half of the second half of the story takes a hit and gets a bit dragging. He does make it up quite well when he introduces few good twists, which turn out to be the USP for the film.
Although Shanmuga Pandian is the lead, his character could have had more depth. There is a minor improvement in his histrionics in comparison to his previous film. He has a towering presence and is seen looking angry for the most part, which he could done away with. Meenakshi, who is the heroine has no real job in the film and has relatively a short screen time. Madura Veeran has an ensemble supporting cast Samuthirakani, Vela Ramamoorthy, Mime Gopi, G. Marimuthu P. L. Thenappan, Bala Saravanan and they done their jobs in an amicable manner.
On the technical front, the action sequences although quite good, lacked the definitive punch at certain occasions. Santhosh Dhayanidhi's songs are average, but he kicks it up a notch in the background score. For a film that focused on Jallikattu, the editing will require sharp cuts, which Praveen K. L. has achieved.
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Jallikattu scenes have been shot well
Samuthirakani comes on top yet again with his acting
Background score compliments the narrative
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A must see for the fans, good enough for sci-fi buffs and fine if you like an action movie.
On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is "I don't mind watching Star Trek", 5 is "I try to catch every episode" and 10 is "I dress up and go to conventions" then I am somewhere round 4 1/2. (A similar figure applies for the Star Wars series.) I have seen all the movies but I couldn't say if I have seen every episode – I missed several of the early Deep Space 9 episodes and have no idea whether I caught all of the Next Generation, for instance. Some of the movies didn't really work.
However, this reboot on a parallel timeline seems to be working OK. I could have done with a little more character development but this is an action film after all. Treading the fine line between remake and rehash is not easy but I think they have pulled it off: the storyline so far has been familiar but not the same as the original series. I don't want to give anything away but suffice to say the Uhura-Spock interaction is an interesting development. Captain Pike gets injured but not as in the original series. And as for the adversary in "Into Darkness" we have 'Khan meets Moriarty', you might say.
As ever, I wish I had a volume control for some of the action scenes which were pretty much set-piece. There were enough plot twists to keep us interested although the solution to the captain's lethal situation was obvious to anyone paying attention. I liked the nod to Star Trek II in the latter half of the film. Overall, I enjoyed this film – even the closing credits (especially the music) made me smile.
If it makes it to our TV screens I will watch it again.
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This great parody of the classic Calvin & Hobbes cartoons highlights the problems and ethical considerations of using medication to treat ADHD.
Many thanks to The Ephemerist for finding this.
Medication in all its forms
This great parody of the classic Calvin & Hobbes cartoons highlights the problems and ethical considerations of using medication to treat ADHD.
Many thanks to The Ephemerist for finding this.
Before drug companies were convincing parents that their children needed stimulants, they were trying to persuade Grandma that she need Ritalin. Don't believe me? Check out Grandma's Little Helper about the history of Ritalin and its advertising.
One of the reasons I started this blog was because I was interested in creating a cerebellum training program that was quicker, more effective than Dore. Myomancy was my notebook of interesting technology and relevant science. Over the years I've examined many different approaches to the treatment of dyslexia and ADHD. Some were simply nonsense, others had promise but were lacking the scientific, technological or business resources to make them viable. Some lacked the ethical honesty necessary when selling products to parents desperately worried about their children.
Slowly overtime I refined my ideas about how cerebellum training should work and how a independent company without much in the way financial resources could develop and sell such a product in an ethical manner. One main stumbling block has been the cost and availability of the technology necessary to track a user's limb movements and balance. So I've been watching the progress of the Wii and latterly the Wii Fit with interest. The technology needed for cerebellum training was finally cheaply and readily available. What's more many people already own it.
Originally I intended to make an announcement after slowly develop a proof of concept over the next few months but with the collapse of Dore and the shadow that will cast over the cerebellum training field, I've decided to move my plans forward. So I'm pleased to announced the creation of WyyMi, a project to create a free, open-source, open-science cerebellum training program.
What is WyyMi?
WyyMi is a project to develop a cerebellum training program to help people with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia and similar educational problems.
Project Goals
To develop a system that cost nothing (or as close to nothing as possible) to use; to do it using open-source software; and to make freely available as much scientific evidence on its effectiveness as possible.
How Will It Work?
The idea is to use cheap and easily available computer hardware that can monitor and assess gross motor movements and balance. At the moment the Wii Remote and Wii Fit Balance Board seem the best candidates but they need to be adapted to work on PCs and Macs because the Wii console itself is difficult to develop for.
Using this hardware and software on the website, users will be perform a series of exercises. The amount of time spent training and the accuracy of the user's movement will be logged on the server so that the user can track their progress and so the server can inform the user which exercises to do next. This data will also be aggregated, made anonymous and published so that it can be analyzed by any interested 3rd party. Ideally, symptom specific measures (e.g. spelling tests) will also be included so that the training programs effectiveness in treating educational problems can be measured.
Other than a broad statement of goals and the planned route for achieving them, there is nothing else on site at the moment. Progress is likely to slow, not least because I am working on another project at the moment as well maintaining my existing portfolio of web sites. If you wish to help in anyway, please see the announcement for ways you can contribute, not matter what your skills are.
Myomancy will be continuing to report on anything and everything I think is relevant to dyslexia, ADHD and autism. Obviously as I am planning to create my own training program, that might create a conflict of interest when discussing other people's approach. I will try and be as unbiased as possible and make my conflict of interest clear.
Intuniv is the latest ADHD drug from Shire PLC, the makers of Adderall XR, for tackling ADHD and it marks a big change in potential treatment options. It is not a stimulant like Ritalin or Adderall but instead its a selective alpha-2A receptor agonist. More simply, the active part of the drug helps specific parts of the brain to function more effectively. The key to making it an effective ADD medication is that it targets the area of the brain relating to the central nervous system. This, in theory has a calming effect, suppresses the fight / flight response and allows the normal functioning of the brain.
Intuniv is based on the drug Guanfacine (also known as Tenex) that is used for treating hypertension and blood pressure. In 2006 the makers applied to FDA to allow its approval as a treatment for ADHD and this was granted in June 2007. However Guanfacine is only effective for a few hours before the patient has to take more pills. In the ADHD market, parents want to be able to give their child a tablet in the morning before school and have it working all day. This makes life easier for the school who no longer have to give out medicines at lunch time.
Adderall XR has been very successful for Shire PLC because it proved to be an effective, time release version of the standard stimulant used in Ritalin. Intuniv is very much in the same mold. Taking the existing drug Guanfacine and repackaging it in a time delayed formula. It is not clear exactly how it works but most likely it will use the same system as Adderall XR. The pill effectively consists of two tablets, one of which dissolves quickly in the stomach providing an immediate dose, and the second tablet, protected by a special coating, dissolves a lot slower, delivering its medicine some hours later and at a slower rate. The effect is that the patient receives a continuous level of medication through-out the day.
Intuniv has not yet been given full approval by the FDA. In a recent press release, Shire stated that a 25% reduction in ADHD symptoms were seen in children compared with a placebo. This sounds good but remember this against children receiving no treatment. How effective it is versus Adderall XR or non-medical interventions has not been measured. It is also worth remembering that Shire PLC are selling Intuniv and will therefore be putting the best possible spin on their results. Independent researchers often find that real-world results do not match up to the drug company's trial results.
Unlike most other ADHD medications, Intuniv is not stimulant based and is not a controlled substance. This means it has no potential for abuse in the way that Ritalin etc have. This should mean the drug is safer to take for long-periods of time but there has been no research in this area.
Unfortunately the story with side effects is not so good. Over 80% of children using it ireported adverse events (medical problems) during the 20 day trial. Most are unconnected to the drug and represent the normal childhood health problems but only 71% of users on the placebo had adverse effects. This is a significant difference and clearly shows that Intuniv has health risks. Adverse events reported include somnolence (32 percent), headache (26 percent), fatigue (18 percent), upper abdominal pain (14 percent) and sedation (13 percent) plus constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, hypertension and sedation. Shire PLC describe these as non-serious problems and highlight that fractionally less children on the drug developed serious problems compared to the placebo.
Can you match ten drug safety warnings to their drugs?
"Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green." Also, "An erection that won't go away"
"Babies born to mothers who have taken [this drug] in the latter half of pregnancy have reported complications, including difficulties with breathing, turning blue, floppiness, stiffness, irritability or constant crying."
From Mental Floss
Using the Myomancy blogroll and a few other tools I trawl the internet for references to dyslexia, ADHD and everything related. Generally I find nothing of interest but its like beach combing. Amongst all the flotsam and jetsam, something useful occasionally turns up. On a recent search I came across a reference on a blog that I would not normally link to from Myomancy but because they touched on an important issue I will. Its People Having Sex, a Not Safe For Work adult blog, that was looking at Drugs & Sex. One of the drugs they mentioned was Ritalin.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is widely used both legally and illegally. It apparently causes increased or decreased sexual desire dependent on the dosage. At higher doses, it may aggravate premature ejaculation and impotence and cause anxiety
On ADHD fourms (such as ADD Forums) you often find people taking ADHD medication and talking about sexual dysfunction (such as this thread). It seems to be quite a common problem but because most studies are done on children, it isn't well documented. See Concerta Side Effects, Ritalin Side Effects and Adderall Side Effects for more information on ADHD medication side effects.
The only work I can find on the issues is The Management of Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction [ PDF ] which in turn references Methylphenidate and SSRI-Induced sexual side effects. Unfortunately that study is not available online.
The effects that ADHD medication like Ritalin and Adderall have on sex drive and sexual performance is real and is highly disturbing for those it effects. It is an area where more research it definitely needed.
Long time reader Mary sent me details of a study on how legal and illegal drugs effect the developing brain. The results suggest that Delta FosB, a brain chemical that is linked to addiction, greatly increases. However this only happens in adolescent brains, not in young or older brains. This highlights both how adolescent brains far more plastic and subject to change than adult or child brains.
See Jefferson Scientists Find Evidence Of Greater Sensitivity To Addictive Drugs In Adolescence for a write up of the study or Periadolescent Mice Show Enhanced Delta FosB Upregulation in Response to Cocaine and Amphetamine for the original study.
Mindhacks has an interesting post on how Ritalin prescriptions increase when parents divorce.
Drug companies and some charities have invested a lot in selling the idea that ADHD is a purely neurological disorder and that the child's family life has little to do with it.
This study suggests that this isn't the case, and that the child's environment and relationships, in combination with possible genetic and neurological differences, have a significant effect on their behaviour.
Vyvanse is the new ADHD medication from Shire PLC, the makers of Adderall XR. It marks a significant change in the range of medication available as it uses a different type of stimulant than other medications, it a has long duration and it is especially formulated to prevent substance abuse.
The active substance in Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine and is chemically very close to Dexedrine Spansules, a stimulant occasionally prescribed for ADHD. The advantage of lisdexamfetamine over methylphenidate (used in Ritalin and Concerta) is that it has a long lasting effect. Taken in the in the morning, the peak effectiveness last one to four hours but had a notable effect on symptoms for 12 hours.
Traditional ADHD medications have been easy to abuse and this has led to dependency problems. Vyvanse is a prodrug, a substance that is inert until it is digested. This mimics how the body creates useful chemical and vitamins from our food. As Vyvanse only acts as a stimulant once it is broken down by the stomach you cannot get a high from grinding it up and snorting it. Swallowing higher than prescribed doses (150mg compared to the recommend max of 70mg) will still produce a high indistinguishable from that produced by a comparable dose of Ritalin.
Because Vyvanse is new it has only been used by those adults and children who took part in the drug's trials. In total, less than 1000 people. With such a small sample (compared to the millions who will end up taking the drug) there is very little first hand knowledge of the drugs effects. With each of the other major drugs, Ritalin, Adderall etc, different people can have very different reactions to the drugs. Someone who is fine on one drug may have numerous side effects from a chemically very similar drug. The body and brain are very complex chemical systems and stimulants are a very crude tool.
Currently we only have the Vyvanse prescribing information to go on as a guide to its effects but one things is very noticeable. In trials 10% of users stopped taking the drug due to adverse effects (i.e. side effects). This is much higher than Adderall where only 2.4% of participants were effected. In the Adderall trials more people stopped using the placebo than the real drug but for Vyvanse only 1% of placebo users dropped out. The new drug has a side effect rate 10 times higher than the base line and four times high than Adderall.
Shire PLC are introducing this new drug as a replacement for Adderall XR whose patent is running out. They hope to capture 50% of the market share with the drug and as the market is worth $3 billion, a 50% share will generate a lot of money. Expect to see a lot of advertising aimed at parents, not doctors, when Vyvanse is launched in July. In theory Vyvanse is a lot cheaper to make than competing drugs as its chemical formula is its key rather than the complex release mechanisms used by others drugs. However I expect that Vyvanse will retail at about the same as the other ADHD medications at about $130 – $150 for a months dose.
Vyvanse, a new ADHD medication has just got approval from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) who classified it as a schedule II controlled substance, the same class as Ritalin, Concerta and many street drugs. This is the final step before Shire PLC can launch the drug commercially. Shire also Adderall, and Adderall XR.
The new drug has been formulated to provide both the long-lasting effects of Adderall XR and to minimise the potential for abuse. ADHD medication are strong stimulants and can be open to abuse both by those it prescribed to and by those who acquire it illegally.
Shire Press Release: VYVANSE™ Receives Final DEA Schedule Classification, Clearing Way For Launch Of First Prodrug Stimulant For ADHD Treatment


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Satya: The Inherent Truth of Existence October 25, 2011Posted by Simon Maxwell Apter in Essays.
Tags: patanjali, sadhana, samadhi, satya, walt whitman, yamas, yoga sutra
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Satya – truthfulness – is the second of the five yamas, or restrictions, outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Shri Brahmananda Saraswati translates, "When the yogi is firmly established in satya… he or she obtains the fruit of actions without effort" (2.36).
Patanjali seems to define truth-telling as some kind of get-rich-quick scheme: accomplishment without effort. It's a couch potato's – or stoner's — greatest dream. Telling the truth, after all, isn't really all that difficult – it requires much more energy to invent and perpetuate a lie than it does to report that which you've observed as truth – and if the end result is satisfaction without effort, well, how is that not a practical no-brainer? Yet still, people lie and cheat, fabricate and obfuscate. So it can't really be that simple.
For an explanation, I turned (as I have before) to Walt Whitman. "Great is the quality of truth in man;" he writes.
The quality of truth in man supports itself through all changes,
It is inevitably in the man – he and it are in love, and never leave each other.
The truth in man is no dictum, it is vital as eyesight;
If there be any Soul, there is truth – if there be man or woman there is truth – if there be physical or moral, there is truth;
If there be equilibrium or volition, there is truth – if there be things at all upon the earth, there is truth
O truth of the earth! I am determin'd to press my way toward you;
Sound your voice! I scale mountains, or dive in the sea after you.
Whitman doesn't even conceive of a universe in which nontruth exists. After all, how could it? How could something be – and not be truthful? A lying politician is still, by nature and by definition, a politician. He is still alive, still human, still practicing politics; his words and actions cannot change the true fundamentality of what he is. It's on this point that nineteenth century American poet and 2,000-year-old Indian sage intersect.
For Patanjali and Whitman, language doesn't represent an act separate from existing; that is, saying and being are the same thing. I may be spouting a lie with my lips, but I – as a human being, as an object on this planet – still exist as me in my most fundamental state. I'm saying words that don't represent the temporal reality of things, but the collection of cells and molecules and atoms that form my (lying) being still represent the reality of me. The "truth" of Simon at the moment during which I lie is that I'm a person who happens to be lying. In other words, the fact that I am a liar is just that – a fact, regardless of what I happen to actually be lying about.
Satya, then, is inescapable. You can't lie your way out of truth. Short of suicide, it's impossible to choose to not exist. And since one's existence is inherently truthful, then the only effort one should ever expend while existing occurs when one is not being truthful to himself, or to his fundamental nature. Work, or effort, enters the equation not when we tell lies, then, but when we stray from our true identities.
So if you believe the yogic teaching, then, that divinity comprises all beings, then you're only untruthful when you're not divine. Since yoga teaches that the identities of all things are interwoven together into one divine essence, then it is only when one turns his back on this essence that one actually expends any effort in his existence. The pursuit of yoga – union – is thus a divine, effortless existence; and when one reaches samadhi, of course, everything – the fruits of existence — becomes available. You find your truth within your practice.
Your sadhana will, as Patanjali promises, bear you fruit without effort.


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Today I approach new concept of advertising of Google and Yahoo while displaying the return target searching results. :
New incentive and new jokes from this interesting guys Chowy who is online search manager in Singapore. I am so lucky to see him today and I admit that I am so slow to react before his idea of advertising, partly I am not reach the level of buying and selling modern devices or luxury items. It is a kind of consuming behaviour, for ex I still cook foods and pack for my lunch. How can I think I will buy an iphone with my own money. I realize that there are some interesting facts about myself:
+There are many time I spent on credit. It means that I spend when I have almost zero in my banking account
+Having money is never enough for me. No matter how much I was offer/given at the beginning at the semester, I will always reach 0 at the end of semester, especially S2, when I spend most of my bursary at S1.
+Money is a tool to earn other thing. Even I have a little money, I do still survive and live happy: no $$$ in pocket, life is still beautiful.
Back to the main topic today, I foresee that I must learn how to respond with apparent issue and prepare to speak promptly in any case. Don't be quiet like a ghost. Or being silent at the wrong time.
See how Bing corporate/acquire Yahoo and get the power to fight against with Google. And the expansion of Google on every single corner of online market and social networking are undeniable. Another important lession: learn how to spend healthy and buy what I need, promotion and sales/ discount are subtle.
Strategy to reading:
+read the beginning and the conclusion
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CHARLEMONT, Mass. - The Plymouth State University alpine ski teams both registered strong finishes Saturday in the slalom races at the UMass Winter Carnival at Berkshire East Mountain in Western Massachusetts.
The Panther men captured first place out of 10 competing teams, while the PSU women finished runner-up out of 10 schools. The men had placed third in Friday's giant slalom and the women were fourth. This was the opening weekend of the season.
PSU had three of the top six finishers and five of the top 10 among the 80 skiers in Saturday's men's race. Senior Tyler Barlow (South Burlington, Vt.) and sophomore Topher Harlow (North Conway, N.H.) were the top Panther finishers, placing second and third, respectively. Harlow was also third in Friday's GS. Other PSU skiers who placed in the top 10 included junior Skip Bartlett (Silver Lake, N.H.) in sixth, freshman Jason Hey (Northboro, Mass.) in eighth, and senior Chad Demetry (Francestown, N.H.) in 10th. Hey also had a fourth place in the GS on Friday.
The Panthers cruised to the men's team title, finishing ahead of runner-up UMass and third-place Colby-Sawyer College. The rest of the teams, in order of finish, included Babson, Boston College, MIT, Saint Anselm, Brown, UConn, and New England College.
Freshman Melissa Caflisch (Clymer, N.Y.) led the Panther women, placing first among the 65 skiers. She completed an outstanding opening weekend, having finished second in the GS on Friday. Junior Chantelle Heroux (Cooperstown, N.Y.) placed 11th for PSU for the second straight day, while freshman Kara Marvelli (Franconia, N.H.) finished 20th.
Brown won the women's team standings for the second straight day, with PSU second and Boston College third. Rounding out the field, in order of finish, were UMass, Smith, Colby-Sawyer, Babson, MIT, Saint Anselm and UConn.
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From show creator Michael Hirst, the History series Vikings follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), an actual historical figure and the greatest hero of his age, who leads his band of Viking brothers and his family on his rise as King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods, both on the battlefield and off.
During this recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, executive producer Michael Hirst, who has also written every episode of the series, talked about what compelled him to tackle Vikings, how he found his story's hero, how challenging it can be to write every episode and have multiple scripts in various stages of production, why the "Blood Eagle" episode stands out in television history, whether he'd ever considered another outcome for that character, where things will go from there, how far along he is in the writing of Season 3, and that they will be branching out to Paris next season. Check out what he had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.
Collider: Knowing that this show would be a huge undertaking, what compelled you to take it on, in the beginning? Did you realize what you'd be getting yourself into?
MICHAEL HIRST: That's a big question. After I'd written Elizabeth, I wrote a screenplay about an English king called Alfred the Great, who fought the Vikings. I did some research about the Vikings and I realized that there wasn't much to research about them. No one knew about the Vikings, but I was interested in their sagas, their myths and their gods. I hoped that, one day, I could talk about it. Ultimately, two years ago, someone said, "Do you want to write about the Vikings?" And I did. To write about the Vikings is not a punishment. It's a gift. It's fantastic.
From the moment that you set out to do this show, did you always know who your hero would be, or did that evolve out of the research that you did and figuring out how you wanted to approach the storytelling?
HIRST: I remember reading everything I could read. And then, I have a friend who's a historian, who is an expert on the Dark Ages, if indeed you can be an expert on the Dark Ages. I think he said, "Look at Ragnar Lothbrok. He's the first guy who emerges from the myth and legend. He had lots of sons, and he probably was the first person to attack England. Look at him." So, I found my hero in that way. I thought it was really clever because I had a lead character who had a lot of sons. I thought, "This series could go on forever."
Have there been any points, along the way, that you thought you were crazy to tackle writing every episode? Did you ever consider sharing that work load?
HIRST: Well, for many years, I wrote movie scripts because no respectable writer would write for TV. And then, things slightly started to change. A young American producer asked me if I could turn The Tudors into an American soap opera, and I said, "I don't know what you mean. What kind of standard are you talking about here? Do you want me to dumb it down?" I said, "Could you send me lots of examples of good, recent American TV shows?" And he sent me lots of different episodes, but they were all episodes of The West Wing. I thought, "Okay, I'm supposed to do something entertaining that can also be intellectual." So, I wrote The Tudors. I didn't know that I could write series TV, but I found that it was very enjoyable. I loved being able to design the characters.
So, I wrote The Tudors and it wasn't that stressful. It had a great production in Ireland. And then, we went on to Vikings. I must be a control freak and don't give away anything, but I just felt that I could do it. It's my thoughts and my ideas, and I have very strong thoughts about Ragnar and Lagertha, and all of these characters. I just love these characters and I love being with them, so why would I give that away? I didn't want to give that away. It is hard. I confess, it does get hard. Last season, there was a moment when I was writing, we had a director shooting his two episodes and he wanted rewrites, and we had a director that was prepping the next two episodes and she wanted rewrites, and I hadn't written the last two episodes. So, I was writing six episodes simultaneously, and that was hard. But in the back of my mind, I always knew what I wanted to say.
There was a lot of talk about Episode 7 being everyone's favorite episode. Why do you think the "Blood Eagle" episode stands out, in this particular season?
HIRST: It's a very important episode to me. It's a very significant episode, and I think that everyone who watched it will never forget it. It gets you deeper into the Vikings experience, and it's a profound experience that you were witness to, with suffering and spirituality. Those are the two things that are very basic to this show. There is suffering and fighting, and all of that, but it's always attached to something greater, with spirituality, religion and belief. It was very important to me that it's not for shock value. It was not gratuitous. I don't write anything, and I don't want anything to be shown, that's gratuitous. What I write is what actually happened. The Vikings were like that for particular reasons, such as their faith.
I think it's very sincere. It's shocking, but it's not shocking just to be shocking. It's shocking because it was actually shocking. We shot it in ways where you think you see things, but you don't see things. I would also say that we had a female director for Episodes 7 and 8, and she was amazing. We shot that last scene over a whole night. We were there all night, and it was an amazing place to be. There were hundreds of candles, and the actor Thorbjørn [Harr] is a very famous Norwegian actor who is unbelievably great. We played most of it off of his face, and he was unbelievable. I think it's a wonderful moment in television history, where we connected with something that is powerful and horrific, but it's also deeply spiritual. We didn't do it for affect. We did it to make something real, that happened at the time. And I'm really, really proud of it.
You had dialogue in the episode that alluded to other possibilities for Jarl Borg, including escape. Did you always know that you were going to kill him, or did you think about letting him live and having something else play out?
HIRST: No, I was always going to kill him, and the actor knew that that was going to happen. We had some really interesting discussions about it and he said, "I found Vikings who were guilty of terrible things, but they were exiled and they want wandering around the world." I said, "I would love to do that, but then I'd have to show you in Paris, in a café. So, I have to do this to you, but this makes you eternal. I can't tell you how many times this scene will be shown, in the future of TV." He did such an amazing job. When we witnessed it, we were aware of how extraordinary the moment was. It proved to me how much greater TV is than film.
What can you say about how the events in Episode 7 will affect the remaining episodes, this season?
HIRST: What some people have picked up on is that Floki is falling out of love with Ragnar, and Ragnar is on a limb now. Maybe his rule is being questioned. The rest of the season is very much about whether Ragnar can survive, and what his future projections are. I can tell you that Episode 10 is astonishing.
Once you get to know the actors that you're writing for, and you even have your own family on the show, does it change or affect your writing process, at all, when you're writing for the characters?
HIRST: I always try not to let it, but it does. I've begun to write more knowingly about Travis [Fimmel] and Katheryn Winnick, and that's inevitable. You work out their strengths and what they can do, but I like to challenge them, too. It's a dialogue that you go through. The more famous they become and the more successful they become, the more empowered they are. I was very powerful in Season 1, but as the showrunner, I've become less powerful, later on. I've probably got to become a little more evasive and mysterious. I don't know how to deal with these empowered women and men. It's a dialogue, and a negotiation.
Should viewers be worried about any more cast members not making it to the end of this season?
HIRST: All I would say is that Season 2 is hugely better than Season 1, and it just builds and builds and builds. You cannot believe what's going to happen. King Ecbert is such a great new character. Many, many different things will happen, and Episode 10 is just fucking wonderful. After Episode 7, it just builds and builds. We had great directors this season, and we have a great cast.
How far along are you, into the writing of Season 3?
HIRST: I'm on Episode 5.
After opening the scope of the show so much more in Season 2 and making the series feel that much more epic, what can you say about what you want to explore with Season 3? Will it be even bigger?
HIRST: Yeah, we're gonna attack Paris. Paris was the most extraordinary city. It was still a Roman city, and it was like nothing else on earth. We're just building that, at the moment, on the backlot. It will also be CGI. Ragnar attacked Paris with one hundred ships. We just get bigger and better, I think.
Vikings airs on Thursday nights on History.


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Four Housing Issues To Watch in 2011
Perhaps the biggest question facing the housing market in 2011: Is this the year housing actually hits bottom?
Home prices are expected to fall another 5% in 2011, though there are some who say price declines could be much worse. Here's our list of four issues to keep an eye on in 2011 (or take a look-back at last year's list):


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I get these comments in the About and FAQ sections sometimes
and I try to keep those areas as tidy as possible so I usually dont
approve them...here is one that I thought I should share -
I remember that you had a site with books listed, where did it go?
There were all kind of books like the auto-bio from that yogi P. yogananda or books about food...etc..
I kinda remeber that because of your cucumber pickle video ;)
It would be nice if you could make a list like that again!
Enjoy the summer!
Aron from Germany
I remember that you had a site with books listed, where did it go?
There were all kind of books like the auto-bio from that yogi P. yogananda or books about food...etc..
I kinda remeber that because of your cucumber pickle video ;)
It would be nice if you could make a list like that again!
Enjoy the summer!
Aron from Germany
I wish I still had that list.
Its a funny thing about me and books,
I used to read them as a kid, but as the
"long and arduous road to adulthood" took
hold with jobs and studies, my exploration stopped.
It wasnt until I had the summer off and then soon
began modeling in Paris that I really got to delve into books
again and it completely changed my path in life.
I read some Michael Moore stuff after seeing
Bowling for Columbine after drinking 5 margaritas
at Service Industry Night at Bar Abilene in Mpls.
Made that movie even heavier than it was...seriously!
Anyways, I know the Michael Moore has some minor
(or major if thats your opinion) shortcomings
(I personally think he could have gone WAY deeper
into 9-11 and why Obama was put in place at this point in time
but so it goes...
"Walden" by Henry David Thoreau was a HUGE one for me.
Its a slower book at times, but I had the time and quiet to
really be present with it. A big game-changer for me...
esp the whole voluntary simplicity idea and how it actually
makes life richer and more purposeful.
That book will shift a life if a person is ready for it.
What I am involved in now with the creation of the
Food Forests and Organic-Biodynamic gardening
was initially inspired by Thoreau's writings
(among many other things that synchronistically came my way).
Conversations with God opened it up BIGTIME for me as well.
I recommend reading the three books *skip #2 if you feel like it*
I think Neale Donald Walsch made up the whole thing
because before he wrote that he actually did the whole
"A Course in Miracles" although he makes himself seem
like a total laymen as he started the writings.
You dont read "A Course in Miracles" and stay
spiritually in the same place either. So....
(another of Walsch's books...i read allot
of his stuff...all I feel was worth the time)
the writings are amazing and massively inspirational
and although he thought George HW Bush was a good guy
back when he wrote the book in the late 80s-early 90s
I will hope that hindsight has sharpened his vision.
Hell...I actually really hoped that Obama was a good guy!
Ill add some more books in later...
"the last hours of ancient sunlight" is great
I would just read the Anastasia stuff asap too...
anything to get your heart and mind into creating
paradise NOW on the planet for yourself and your loved
ones - despite any efforts via the side of darkness.
As far as actual gardening books -
"Gaia's Garden" by Toby Hemenway
and 'The Four Season Harvest" by Eliot Coleman
and maybe some other regional gardening book would
be all you would need I feel. I know there are other jewels
out there but if I had to pick two- those are mine for getting
right off to a solid start and not being bogged down by details.
More to come...


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One of the intrinsic talents of the free American is polemical writing. In the USA it has for some time been such a thing that they even have a traditional term for it: 'whipsong'. Today's award goes to Cold Fury:
They live behind the walls they mock us for hoping Trump will build, protected by phalanxes of guards armed with the AR15s they want to deny us access to, zooming past us in 40-car motorcades of bulletproof limos while the rest of us sit in snarled traffic and wait for them to pass so we can get to work three hours late… They have openly sneered at the very idea of meeting the first responsibility of any national government, which is to secure its borders and defend its people. They're utterly convinced they're much smarter than we are. And maybe they're right. After all, we've let them get away with it so far.
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- Nitrous Oxide "Laughing gas". This makes the procedure physically more comfortable for the child.
- "Light" Sedation; sleepy juice. This helps the child to be more relaxed and less nervous.[D3]
- In-Office "Full" Sedation ("Sleep Dentistry"); We have an Anesthesiologist who comes to the office and will provide general anesthesia to fully sedate your child. This allows us to see a child who may need a lot of work since it avoids multiple trips to the dentist for invasive procedures. For children who have no major health concerns and families who would prefer not to go to a hospital or surgery center we have found this is a very good option. It lowers the cost to the family and can provide a much more relaxed experience for the child.
This Service is now approved for all Oregon Health Plan patients
- Out-Patient "Full" Sedation; We have multiple days per month when we will see patients in our Springfield Kids Dentist. This allows us to see a child who may need a lot of work since it avoids multiple trips to the dentist for invasive procedures. This is a covered by OHP/Medicaid as long as it is approved by the insurance company you are enrolled through.
We've welcomed Dr. Ward to our group as our full time orthodontist as of January 2018. Dr. Ward is working in both our Springfield and Eugene locations. We are happy to continue expanding access for affordable orthodontic treatment to more of our patients. For more information, please inquire at (541) 359-3261.


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Another master piece by Alessandra, another story with huge twist in between. It has spark, is has hot and sexy love scenes, two sides of the story, a crazy stalker in the mix, a love triangle.
I understood Dana's involvement in the story, almost at the middle if my reading, and then I loved her, I kind of hated her.
I loves Paul, and his easy going personality, and plus he is a surfer, wich means he is sexy and hot as hell, he also is in love with Madison, he has a pure love for her.
Steward is selfish, he loves her too, but he loves his job more than Madison, that's why he ask her for this arrangement. He is strong, an alpha male, controlling, and powerful.
Madison is a lucky girl, she has this two guys, that please her in every way she needs, she has the love, the sex, the feelings, the things that Money can buy, and also she has her heart divided in two.
Sex Love Repeat by Alessandra Torre
I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all they need to know, that is all I let them know. They don't need to know a name; they don't need to know anything but that they are not alone in my heart.
They have accepted the situation. Stewart, because his life is too busy for the sort of obligations that are required in a relationship. Paul, because he loves me too much to tell me no. And because my sexual appetite is such that one man has trouble keeping up.
So we exist, two parallel relationships, each running their own course, with no need for intersection or conflict. It works for us, for them, and for me. I don't expect it to be a long-term situation. I know there is an expiration date on the easy perfection of our lives.
I should have paid more attention, should have looked around and noticed the woman who watched it all. She sat in the background and waited, tried to figure me out. Saw my two relationships, the love between us, and the moment that it all fell apart.
She hates me.
I don't even know she exists.
She loves them. I love them.
And they love me.
EVERYTHING else hangs in the balance.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did…
For more info about Alessandra Torre and her projects you can visit her on:
Web Site: http://www.alessandratorre.com
Twitter: @ReadAlessandra


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The Secret Garden
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After reading few parts of the novel "Secret Garden", I came to know that the nature of the child depends upon the nature of the family members. In this novel, the central character, Mary never got a chance to be closed to her mother as her mother was more conscious on her beauty rather than her small innocent child. This made Mary arrogant and violent nature. In the story, all her family members and workers including her ayah were died due to cholera and she was taken to her uncle's house. There, she never cared about other people; she never remembered her family members. She even didn't cry when her mother and father died due to cholera.
This makes me to remember my childhood. When I was 6 years old, I was send to boarding school. I used to wait desperately to go to my house during vacation so that I could spent time with my family members. When I used to see others parents leaving them to school, I used to dream my parents doing same with me but that was never fulfilled during my childhood. I used to think as I was never cared by my parents and they only loved my brother who was 2 years younger than me. I was well known that why I was sent to boarding school. At that time, my father used to travel a lot even for a month and my mother used to be alone in home. I was very aggressive child. Once, I felt from the window and got a serious wound below my chin while I was playing. I was admitted in hospital for a week and my father was not with me as he was out of home. When my father returned home, I was still lying on bed. After that my father decided to send me to boarding school, so that I would not be hurt more. I cursed myself a lot as it was my own fault that coerced my father to keep me far from home. But when I used to think that my father did that so that I could not get more injuries, I used to feel happy and think that my father was really conscious about me. I was not kept in boarding school for a long time. When I was 14 years old, I was again brought back to home. So, I didn't suffer a lot as Mary and I got a chance to be close to my family members as I had always wished to be.


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once upon a time…
Once upon a time, there was this little girl. The little girl just loved kittens and puppies, and making things, and sparkly stuff. She couldn't have kittens and puppies (something about a silly thing called "allergies"), so it was just her, and the things she made, and the sparkly stuff. She learned to string beads, and tie knots, and all about this stone and that stone, and how to set up a tent in the wind. She learned all about sales tax before there was an app for that.
Then the little girl's mother opened a store.
And the little girl learned about the other end of the jewelry case. She learned how to go to The Big City, how to buy jewelry for lots of people, how to write orders, and juggle open-to-buys, and all about inventory and payroll – all kinds of things that she ended up wishing she didn't have to know, but that would come in ever so handy later on.
Then the little girl went dancing for a while. That was really, really, really fun.
When she came back from the ball, she went to school. But because she was still just a little girl (inside, anyway), she decided to take theatre (after all, the little girl did love to play dress up). She learned about costumes, and makeup, and sets and lighting, and got to act, too. Even some singing, and yes, some more dancing…
Then the little girl realized she was all grown up. But instead of putting away her toys, she gathered up all of her sparkly things again, and ran away and started a jewelry company. She knew how to string beads, and tie knots, and how to set up a tent in the wind. She knew how to write orders, and take inventory and talk to customers. She knew all about costumes and lighting and how to make people look pretty – and even how they moved and stuff. She even knew all about sales tax. Most of all she knew how to dance. And she knew she wanted to make sparkly things for people that would make them as happy as the sparkly things had always made her – because you couldn't be very unhappy for very long, not as long as you had sparkly things. She even got a puppy and a kitten.
And that's how this whole thing got started.
For over 20 years now, I've been making things that sparkle, glitter and shimmer – beautiful pieces of jewelry to complement you for the most special events of your life. If you need special, hands-on TLC for your wedding, your pageant, prom, or red carpet moment, call me. Together we can imagine the perfect Couture creation to finish your vision. If you want something special and wonderful, but don't have the time, budget or need for a Couture creation, stroll through our Ready-to-Wear collections – these designs have all been crafted with the same attention to detail as my Couture pieces, with an eye to style and price. With a wide range of color palettes available, you're sure to find the perfect accompaniment for your event.
Everything we make here at Stefanie Somers, whether Couture or Ready-to-Wear, is completely made in the USA. Only our crystals are imported, from Swarovski©, of course. Couture pieces are hand cut, polished, finished and plated in our Texas studio. Ready-to-Wear designs are cast and plated in our Rhode Island facility, then stone-set in Texas by our fabulous team of artisans.
There truly isn't much we can't do. For me though, the personal connection is the best part, knowing where our jewelry is going. Every Couture piece that you see here has a home, was made for someone. Each piece has a story, was worn somewhere wonderful, and helped create a memory. When we photograph a Couture piece for our records, the name of the new owner goes with it in the photo, and into our archives, permanently – because that means a lot to us. You become part of us, part of our history. And hopefully, we become a tiny little bit of yours.


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Takumi prides itself in being a waygu expert. They offer a Japanese styled BBQ as well as a range of yakitori and a la carte menu.
We went for the all you can eat waygu BBQ. You get an 1.5 hours to eat as much waygu, ox tongue, salad, vegetable, miso soup and rice. Instead of adding $15 per person, we also order an extra plate of seafood.
The waygu is a decent grade and you can easily cook through 1 plate easily. Very clear marble on the meat.
For those who like something with a little less chew, the ox tongue is great if you just sear it. Make sure you don't overcook it.
You can a salad with sesame dressing a plate of vegetables to keep you going when you don't feel like anymore meat.
They call last order when you are 1 hour into your session.
I read quite a few reviews saying that the service was bad, but we found it quite the opposite. The manager was very friendly and even reminded us that if we dine with 5 people in the future, that we can ask a friend along because the 6th person is free, even with et card.
Overall 14.5/20. It's a bit pricy but if you can eat enough waygu, then it's worth it.
Sorry this post is a bit shorter compared to normal. It's a bit difficult to judge the cooking, when you are cooking it yourself.


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Dog Bite Safety Classes for Utility Personnel and Support Workers
Utility personnel often have very little choice as to whether they should enter private property to do their function, therefore, their job typically puts them in the middle of potentially hazardous dog situations.
The key in any difficult dog situation is to minimize the stress to the dog, and your staff. Less stress equates lower dog-bite incidents.
STOP Dog Bites
An effective dog bite safety program provides the education required to identify a dangerous situation and avoid any dangerous dog confrontation. If you are defending yourself from a dog assault, you are too late, and you will be bitten or hurt. Prevention through avoidance or defusing is the ONLY effective method for eliminating dog bites.
K9 University is the leading and fastest growing occupational safety educational institution focusing on dog bite prevention. We are the very best in this type of education for many reasons, one is the fact that we are also an advanced dog training facility, and have been in the dog and people training process since 1985. We focus on Occupational Dog Bite Prevention, training Executive Protection Dogs, Police Dogs, Drug & Explosive detection, and severe aggressive behaviors. Advanced dog disciplines are our specialty. We know exactly what triggers a dog into biting, and how to avoid a potential vicious assault; more importantly, how a person should behave to ensure that an assault never takes place.
A person can behave in such a way where they can trigger a dog into biting, or, they can totally defuse the same dog. Our curriculum teaches how to identify simple and very predictable dog behaviors that are present prior to a dog assault.
This is the only curriculum in the industry that teaches simple to read, predictable behavioral patterns that keep people from being assaulted. It works because it's SIMPLE!!!
There are two different ways to attend our classes; we offer a LIVE in-person class where our team teaches the class in person, either at the client's location, or our training facility located in Oklahoma City. This class includes hundreds of original picture and video illustrations, as well as a live Protection Dog demonstration designed to teach the staff how to deal with a truly dangerous dog. We also offer a series of educational videos that are also designed to demonstrate and teach the same material.
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Lots of free time because your in-laws are feeding you = almost two full socks knitted in 4 days. Now for the Parade of socks in trees. heeheee!!!!
Woolgirl sock club shipment number two. Yarn is Spunky Eclectic in Irish dreams. The sock pattern Irish dreams has lots of little knots that slowly drive you crazy. They look very pretty though so you keep doing it.
This sock was finished up today after my train ride. Now it will hang around look for it's mate. Brown sock is knit in Hazel Knits Artisan sock yarn and the Pattern in Freya.
Look at the pretty cables!
And one last picture just for fun.


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Bishop George Kouri has been in the ministry for over fifty years, serving the King and His Church as a pastor, evangelist, missionary, and educator. Originally ordained as a Southern Baptist, he is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also has a Doctors Degree in Theology. Read more...
As the Chancellor of the Apostles Theological Seminary, I just received this very encouraging testimony from Dereck Mombera---a Kingdom leader and Christian Businessman in Kampala, Uganda---and also a newly enrolled student in our recently upgraded and streamlined Doctors program. Brother Mombera just completed AM507 God's Agenda For The 21st Century, the Introductory Course for the Masters and Doctors Degrees in Apostolic and Prophetic Studies.
Commenting on how AM507 has changed his paradigm of the kingdom and his life, Dereck Mombera writes:
Dear Brother Kouri,
I have just finished the above Introductory Class today, and it has been a blessing. However, instead of having joy because of the good food within my spiritual belly, I found myself crying in my spirit due to the hidden truths of Messiah's kingdom that I now know, but which are apparently missing in most of our so-called churches in Uganda, proving that there is so much work to be done.
It feels like I have received a new life today with a different purpose for my existence. All the Glory be to God. I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to teach and show me deeper things about Messiah's Kingdom and His Administration for His Glory.
May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to strengthen you and use you for His Glory.
Dereck Mombera
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Over at the ARM Blog, Andrew Sloss writes that the ARM approach to Big Data and HPC sets out to maximize efficiency by not over-designing any particular component.
The next era of systems will follow a-build-what-you-want style. By allowing the targeting of a SoC (System-on-Chip) to solve specific problems – one solution doesn't fit both Big Data and compute. A SoC can be targeted to optimize the power-performance for Big Data or HPC utilizing common infrastructure and components and leveraging the vast software ecosystem.
Read the Full Story.
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- RENCI, Duke, and IBM to Build Experimental ExoGENI Networking
- Video: The New Style of IT – HP Moonshot Update for Moabcon 2013
- DDN to Build World's Fastest Storage System for Titan Supercomputer
The post ARM for HPC Will be Build-what-you-want Style appeared first on insideHPC.
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CMD published in Supply Management Magazine
CMD published in Supply Management Magazine
CMD Founder Paul Carter Hemlin was asked to contribute another piece to Supply Management magazine which was published in their September edition. He has written numerous articles for this leading publication over the last 8 years.
In his most recent contribution Paul provides practical guidance and insight on open book contracting. To read the article please click on the link below:
Paul has had over 50 articles published world-wide, many have been in Supply Management. To read Paul's other pieces in Supply Management please click on the link below:
Supply Management magazine is the premier publication for procurement and supply chain professionals globally. Published monthly on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the publication features the latest news, views and analysis for those working in the procurement profession


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Find out more about South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks.
At this time, the Mount Rushmore Memories Airport Store, Information Center Bookstore and Visitor Center Bookstore at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are open. We are following CDC guidelines for social distancing due to COVID, Our Administrative Offices remain closed. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and shop our online store during this time. Thank you! Dismiss


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This museum is located next to Mission San Buenaventura and was once the home to 5 different cultures spanning 3,500 years of history
The Olivas Adobe is Ventura County's only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Rancho era.
Read about the history of the Ortega Adobe and its residents.
San Buenaventura City Hall has been designated a State of California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since 1872, the Ventura Pier has stood as a symbol of the region's rich history and natural resources. Once the cornerstone of Ventura County's agricultural, construction and oil trade, today the Ventura Pier is a favorite attraction for fishing, picnics, sunset strolls and beautiful views of Ventura County's coastline and the Channel Islands.


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Hello and welcome to my blog!
My name is Sarah and I love reading and talking about books. I read pretty much any genre of book, but my recent stint studying Children's Literature has reawakened my love for all sorts of children's books. This blog will include all forms of children's literature, with particular focus on middle grade and young adult texts.
This blog will focus on books written for children and books about the study of Children's Literature. I hope that you will find this blog both useful and enjoyable, whether as a resource for your studies of Children's Literature, as a source of book recommendations, or as a space to talk to like minded people about books.
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Alexandra Mayers, who doesn't have any connections inside the Porn industry nor any respect from anyone inside the porn industry, had recently paid a visit to this website and went through the HUGE LEAK from @pornwarn exposing Sean Tompkins for the fraud that he is!
Monica Foster decided to spend her Easter holiday making another YouTube video, that no one of any importance will ever watch and she's trying to make this leak her own discovery WITHOUT giving credit to where it truly belongs, which is ILLEGAL! Yet she reports the most recent leak of Tompkins and she's not giving credit to Gene Ross when HE'S the one that got the intel!
It's funny how this cross eyed idiot is defaming Dennis Hof for his Raiders themed brothel by falsely stating that he's violating trademark laws! No wonder why she lost against Randazza in court, she doesn't know anything about the the legal system nor the laws!
Also, she's stealing "news source" from Mike South! Although I do believe that Trinity St Claire is a piece of shit, news from Mike South can't be trusted!


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This is the Sixth preview of my new eBook titled
"The 10 Myths Killing Success (and how to defeat them)"
Myth Six - The Past
Well, not just any old past...YOUR Past. We all have them. No one can forget their past. Some are healthy, some, not so much.
Indeed, one's experiences do form us,
change us,
shear off the edges, create a few new ones,
leave dents, polish the flat spots,
create a few scares...and some cuts that just won't heal.
Truly the one thing we all have in common is a past, a history of events, feelings experiences, ups, down, luck, decisions...All collectively called the Past.
Our Past can be a lot like gravity
For some, the past can be a constant reminder of limitations...weight...and always knowing what would happen if they actually jumped off the edge.
For others, the past can be like the massive orb in space that when traveled toward with just the right trajectory will sling-shot them off into amazing speed beyond their own limitations.
There is one very interesting and completely amazing decision we all have to make about the past...it is a yes of no decision, a toggle switch, an agreement if you will:
We all can either take the past with us, or leave it where it is.
That's right, the past has no ability to mobilize on its own. The past has no legs, no motor, no propeller...nothing. We either pack it up in our baggage, or we let it stay....in the past.
What your past does for you, good or bad, is totally your decision...
Ready to unpack for a while?
Rix Done


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Driving Kids To Classes? You Need To Review These Safe Driving Tips
Having kids involved in activities like dance means lots of driving to and from classes, rehearsals, and performances. While cars may be safer nowadays than they've ever been in the past, there's still some risk involved every time you get behind the wheel, and having a car full of kids means you're carrying an added responsibility to be as safe and careful as possible. Even experienced drivers can get lax in their habits and take defensive driving for granted. When life takes you from solo driving in your first car to carpooling the kids in dance class in your family wagon, it's time to take stock of the safe driving tips you learned years ago and make sure you're practicing the safest driving habits you can when you're driving young people around.
Make Sure Everybody is Buckled In
Don't just assume everybody has their seatbelts buckled when you hit the road. Despite the fact that wearing a seatbelt is the law, some people still "forget" to use theirs. Always look to make sure all your passengers are buckled up, especially younger children. If a seat includes a shoulder belt, the shoulder belt must be used, and very young children need to be safely secured in age and size appropriate car seats.
Keep Distractions to a Minimum
Of course you know the number one rule when it comes to distracted driving is to never use your phone while you're operating a vehicle. This is doubly important when you've got kids in the car, not only for their safety, but to set a good example. Aside from this most obvious distraction, remember that eating, putting on makeup, and even talking to other people in the car can take your attention away from the road and lead to a dangerous distracted driving situation.
The more kids you pack into a car, the more they're going to be talking, making noise, moving around, and otherwise creating potential distractions. Realistically, kids will be kids and there's only so much you can do to keep them quiet and still, but making it clear that as the driver, you expect everybody to behave respectfully and with self-control can make a positive difference.
Secure the Cabin
Believe it or not, everyday objects can become highly dangerous in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Anything loose and heavy inside the car can turn into a deadly projectile if the car comes to an abrupt stop while traveling at a high rate of speed, so make sure that heavy things are safely secured under seats, in compartments, or in the trunk of the car.
Be a Defensive Driver
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a safe trip for yourself and your passengers is to internalize the concept of defensive driving and practice it as best you can. Defensive driving means being observant of the cars around you and any potential road hazards, anticipating possible dangerous situations before you're in the middle of them, and being courteous to other drivers—never driving aggressively, cutting people off, speeding, or otherwise disregarding common sense and traffic laws.


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- Not compatible with S&B Particle Separator, LinQ Pivoting Rack, Lonestar Racing Rear Intrusion Bar and all rear panels and windows.
- Standard on Maverick Sport X mr models.
- Not EC compliant.


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In September 2018, I was advised by my oncologist, chemotherapy would begin in November. Diagnosed with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia in 2012, this would be the first time I needed treatment for my lymphoma. I wanted a diversion from life.
Last October, my husband surprised me with a trip to Blue Springs Ranch, a rustic retreat sprawling over acres of picturesque property in Bourbon, Missouri. Those golden autumn days were peaceful and serene…just the dogs and hubby in a tiny one-room cabin set atop a hilly, wooded piece of land. The only other souls at the resort were the ones that checked us in.
In the cool evening, we'd huddle around a crackling fire, barbeque burgers and brats on the grill, and listen to the sounds of the sleepy forest – saw whet owls, coyotes, song birds and crickets.
Days were spent exploring shorelines, clear creek beds, roaring streams, and meandering trails blanketed with leaves. The trees embraced us with their maizy yellows, burnt sienna, and caramels, while the menthol blue hue of the springs comforted our soul.
In January, we headed west to Burbank to visit our friend Colin, cameraman for the Big Bang Theory. He afforded us an opportunity to be part of the studio audience. During the taping, staff interacted with us, playing games and keeping us in stitches. It felt great to laugh deep and heartfelt.
After the show we were given VIP passes by Colin to visit the set. We plopped down on the brown leather sofa, and seated ourselves in Sheldon's spot. We exchanged smiles and small talk with Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, and Kal Penn (from Harold and Kumar) and snapped pics for our Instagram followers.
Afterwards, hubby and I meandered the set with Colin, our shoes shuffling across the floor, all the while listening to his stories and memories – bittersweet for him, as the show was wrapping up its final season.
I remember looking up, and eyeing all the metal and wiring – the lights and equipment suspended from the ceiling, and just thinking 'how amazing'!
As we made our way to the exit, I spun around one last time, and let out a big sigh. We thanked Colin for an opportunity to experience something unique.
The next evening, we visited the Rockwell Table and Stage where Jeff Goldblum was performing. Jazzy piano player, singer, movie trivia buff, jokester – Jeff Goldbum was the whole package. More laughter, more tears of joy. The thirty-something gals in their skimpy outfits loved him, and he, in turn, loved taking pictures with these women. More laughs.
Heaven knows we need more peace and laughter in our lives…a chance to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life that we don't often notice like….
- the woman and her retriever playing fetch on a Malibu seashore
- a howling coyote that blended into the hillside of Griffin Park
- the quirkiness of the shops along Topanga Canyon Road
- sunsets with rainbows at seaside restaurants
- stepping in Gene Kelly's footprints in front of Grams Chinese Theater
- the Danish girl in the audience of the Big Bang set who worked in Finland and Sweden, lived in Denmark, and who had to ask her mom how to get to work every day
These are snippets of life I remember…the feel-good, unexpected surprises and memories I never tire of, guiding and helping me through my chemo treatments.
My newest book, Mondays in October, a poetry and photography collection, my love song for the beach, and its eternal companion water, is a feel-good book on how to slow down.
Releasing July 23, it embraces art, movement, time, water and solitude. Won't you hop over to my book page, and read all about it?
Oh yeah, I'm in remission!