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Spirulina Optimizes & Restores Your Body's Health
Spirulina is a remarkable green superfood that is tremendous for overall health. This blue-green alga has far-reaching health benefits throughout the body.
This video will help educate you on how Spirulina optimizes and restores your entire body's health.
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a single-celled organism classified as a blue-green algae. It's over 3.5 billion years old and one of the first organisms to inhabit Earth. It is actually recognized as an integral part of the development of life on Earth.
For hundreds of years, it has been consumed as a food source by indigenous tribes across the world. A little over 30 years ago, it began to gain attention after the UN announced it to be a solution in the fight against malnourishment and dubbed it "The Food of the Future." Since then, NASA and the World Health Organization have become huge supporters of Spirulina and are leveraging it for various endeavors.
Over the past 30 years, Spirulina has been the subject of a tremendous amount of scientific research, and remarkably it has been found to be the most nutrient dense food on the planet. It has also been found to have a wide range of powerful health benefits for nearly every part of your body.
Mother Nature's Ultimate Green Superfood
Spirulina is a potent alkalizing green superfood which boasts a vast nutritional profile. A daily dose of Spirulina not only aids your overall "greens" intake, but it also works to balance, detoxify and nourish your entire body. Spirulina is arguably the most nutrient dense food on the planet and the most powerful of all green superfoods. The nutrient content within Spirulina is highly bio-available and easily assimilated and leveraged by the body. It is also a potent detoxifier that aids the body in eliminating debilitating contaminants and restoring the bodies overall harmony.
Spirulina is mother nature's multivitamin, containing over 100 different nutrients that nourish, heal and protect the body. Its nutrient content ranges from vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, non-essential amino acids, essential fats, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants and much more. The nutrients found in Spirulina are in whole food form which is the most natural and bio-available state nutrients are found in. Whole food supplements deliver nutrients in the form, and variety mother nature intends, allowing for easy assimilation & utilization by the body.
Spirulina Optimizes Total Body Health at the Cellular Level
Extensive research has shown Spirulina to have far-ranging health benefits across the entire body. This is not only attributed to its nutrient content but also its ability to restore health at the cellular level. Cells literally make up every organ and aspect of your body, and when they are healthy, you are healthy. When they are in poor overall health, diseases in its many forms begins to set in and develop. They are the microcosm making up your entire body's macrocosm. When health is improved at the cellular level; we see all facets of our health improve as well as a dramatic decrease in the development of disease.
Spirulina Optimizes Overall Health at the Cellular Level in 3 Ways:
1. Neutralizes free radical scavengers and oxidative stress
2. Neutralizes inflammation throughout the entire body
3. Restores alkalinity to the body
Free Radicals & Oxidative Stress
Free radicals, which lead to oxidative stress, have been found to be a contributing cause to nearly all forms of degenerative disease. Free radicals are a natural waste by-product of the body, and in a healthy body with a healthy diet, these free radicals are quickly neutralized before they can begin harming your health. Free radicals damage the body at the cellular level because they literally bind to the cells and slowly begin to destroy them. Spirulina contains a potent amount of free radical scavengers and is found to have one of the highest ORAC values or all superfood (ORAC value is a measurement of free radical scavenging ability).
Reduces Inflammation Bio-Markers
Inflammation is the 2nd major degenerative force within the body. It is connected to a multitude of degenerative diseases and health issues. It harms health at the cellular level by hindering cell signaling, which is the cells ability to communicate and work together. Without proper cell signaling, there is disharmony at the cellular level. Spirulina contains a potent anti-inflammatory called Phycocyanin which extensive studies have shown to exhibit a keen ability to neutralize inflammation in the body.
Alkalinity & Acidity
The alkalinity-acidity of the body have to do with the body's overall PH level and bodily systems. Researchers have found that the more acidic the body is the more susceptible it is to disease. The more alkaline the body is, the healthier and more optimal it runs. Acidity hinders cells because it creates a toxic environment for them to live in. This toxicity causes a multitude of cellular issues including cellular mutation, which is what causes cancer. Researchers have attributed over 150 diseases to high acidity. Spirulina is a green food which means it has high levels of alkalinity. The high alkalinity levels assist in restoring the acid-alkaline balance.
Heavy Metal Detoxification & Radiation Protection
Spirulina has also been shown to exhibit the ability to detoxify the body of heavy metal toxins and protect the body from exposure to radiation.
Spirulina is exceptional for heavy metal detoxification because it naturally attracts and binds to heavy metals so they can be quickly and easily eliminated.
When it comes to radiation Spirulina has been shown to correct the imbalance radiation exposure causes to bodily systems. It also serves as a "radiation shield," protecting your thyroid gland and kidneys, strengthening your immune system and blood, and binds to heavy radioactive isotopes so they can be eliminated from your body quicker.
Spirulina Health Benefits
Promotes Brain Health & Performance
Spirulina provides the brain with a multitude of nutrients needed to function at the optimal level. It also has been shown to promote healthy dopamine levels and aid in preventing degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Increases Energy and Vitality
Spirulina boosts the bodies energy levels and leaves you with a refreshed feeling of vitality. Dr. Oz states " Spirulina boosts energy by unlocking sugar from your cells so it does not get stored as fat."
Nourishes & Protects Cells
Spirulina makes your cells youthful, vibrant and healthy. It provides vital nutrients for health and well-being such as fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleic acid. It also protects them from free radical stress with its high antioxidant content.
Slows Down the Aging Process
Spirulina is loaded with a wide range of anti-aging nutrients and works to slow down the aging of the skin, brain and bodily systems; Leaving you feeling and looking younger.
Supports Cardiovascular Health
Spirulina protects and supports your cardiovascular health by lowering bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and raising good cholesterol levels (HDL). It also is a potent anti-inflammatory, which aids in the prevention of heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
Boosts Your Metabolism
Spirulina keeps your metabolism charged by unlocking sugars in cells and using it as energy instead of turning it into fat… Thus aiding in fat burning.
Improves Look & Health of Skin
Spirulina will leave your skin looking vibrant, youthful and healthy by fighting off the 2 biggest enemies of healthy skin; oxidative stress and inflammation.
Protects and Aids the DNA
Sprirulina aids in protecting the blueprint of the body from damage; your DNA. Spirulina's high content of RNA & DNA also helps your DNA and cells communicate and carry out essential functions.
Prevents Eye Degeneration & Disease
Spirulina and its high content of Zeaxanthin promote the eye's health and helps to prevent degeneration of the eyes as well as eye-related diseases such as Glaucoma.
Boosts & Strengthens Immune System
Spirulina aids your immune system in fighting off illness with its high content of antioxidants. It has also been found to increase immune system antibodies.


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Patrick Reid had a singular career. Born and raised in Ireland, he became a British war hero. After immigrating to Canada, he helped to create the Maple Leaf flag in 1965. He capped it off as commissioner-general of Expo 86, using his diplomatic contacts to cajole a record 54 countries to participate.
"He had a huge influence in the success of Expo," said Grace McCarthy, who was inspired to stage the world's fair after meeting Reid in London, England.
"Patrick was like an ambassador for British Columbia, and met with people from around the world. He had a lot of contacts, because of his incredible career (where) he had touched many areas — political, governmental, industrial, and business."
Reid died on Dec. 5 at Richmond General Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 91.
Patrick Lockhart Reid was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Nov. 14, 1924 and grew up on a horse farm in County Donegal. At 15 he entered law school at Queen's University in Belfast. But he didn't graduate until 1948, because he enlisted in the British army when he was 16.
He had tried to join when he was 15, but was rejected.
"Patrick was a difference maker," said his son-in-law Rick Hansen. "Any youngster at the age of 15 (that) would be inspired to go and join the army, and try to convince them he was of age … he obviously had motivation, he had gumption."
In 1944 Reid graduated from Royal Military College in Sandhurst, England, as the top cadet, earning him the Badge of Honour. He soon saw action with the North Irish Horse unit in Italy, where he was wounded twice and awarded the Military Cross for bravery.
"He developed incredible competency," said Hansen. "He rose quickly in the ranks, and he learned quickly."
Reassigned to the war in the Pacific, Reid was involved in the liberation of Malaya, and was appointed Commander of the Military Police in Singapore in 1945 to 1947. He became the youngest major in the British army when he was 21.
A natural diplomat, after the Second World War Reid travelled to 50 countries on assignment from the British army. In 1954, he came to Kingston, Ont. to study at the Canadian Staff Army College.
He decided to leave the British army and immigrate to Canada. He moved to Vancouver in 1956 to work with an advertising company, where he married his wife Alison in 1958 and had two children, Amanda and Michael.
In 1962 Reid joined in the civil service in Ottawa. In 1964 he was the director of the Canadian government exhibition commission, which oversaw Canadian displays around the world.
Then Liberal Prime Minister Lester Pearson wanted Canada to have its own flag. Then Conservative leader John Diefenbaker wanted to keep the Red Ensign, which included the British Union Jack.
Their acrimonious debate split the country. Pearson's preferred design (two blue bars flanking a white middle decorated with three red maple leaves) was derided as the "Pearson Pennant."
So Pearson called in Reid and told him to come up with a suitable design. He assigned government artist Jacques Saint Cyr to the project, and Saint Cyr designed the flag that we have today.
"It worked because it was simple, it worked because it was emotional," Reid said earlier this year. "And as it turned out, after the flag was unfurled, people, particularly young people, responded to it in a positive way."
Reid would go on to have a remarkable career in the civil service. He was Canadian commissioner general at fairs in Italy, Japan and the United States, and was president of the International Bureau of Expositions in Paris from 1979 to 1983.
From 1978 to 1982 he was appointed the minister in charge of Canada House in London, England. From 1982 to 1986 he was commissioner general of Expo 86, and he was Canada's consul-general in San Francisco from 1986 to 1988.
In recent years he was chair of the board for the Vancouver Port Corporation, the Vancouver Stock Exchange, and the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Society. He held many honours, including the Order of Canada.
"He was an amazing man," said Hansen. "What an incredible life."
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Active ChannelAn earlier information delivery system from Microsoft that provided a platform for "pushing" information to users from Internet content providers and internal intranets. Based on the Channel Definition Format (CDF), channel providers stored XML-based CDF files on their Web servers, which contained the URLs to the pages that made up the channel's offerings. When users selected a channel from their desktop, the underlying CDF file is accessed.
The Active Channel was supported starting in IE 4 (Internet Explorer Version 4.0) and dropped in IE 7 due to the popularity of widely used syndication formats such as RSS. See Active Desktop, push technology and RSS.
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Some quick (and really draft) notes on the #DiasporaBond idea that's been discussed recently. The notes are based on my 2008 paper (see below). These are draft notes outlining general principles of a potential program – more certainly can be added.
Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan (July 31, 2018)
- DiasporaBond in strict sense is a financial debt instrument, by which a country borrows from its expatriate (diaspora) community (affiliated by ethnic, religious, cultural, or other characteristics).
- BENEFIT-1: a small economy with large diaspora is able to tap into international capital markets, otherwise closed off to the country or outcompeted by similar but stronger economies (what's happening in #EmergingMarkets these days).
- BENEFIT-2: borrowing at patriotic discount, i.e. borrowing at interest rates lower than would be borrowing in a competitive.
- The reason: "diaspora" is assumed to be more altruistic in its intentions towards historical homeland and is willing to buy-in at a discount driven by patriotic motives
- BENEFIT-3: potentially a substantial economic development booster
And some points to "consider":
- As a capital market instrument with longer maturity than short-term loans, DiasporaBonds are best to finance long-term projects
- infrastructure (for prosaic reasons, roads, sewers, water supplies, energy); education & healthcare (building new facilities, revamping existing); capital financing for new residential development; capital financing for new industrial sectors / techno parks development
- DiasporaBond is non-inflationary, this means it is not intended as consumer or business credit facility
- Unless, of course, a host of serious macroeconomic conditionalities and strict checks/balances system are enforced.
- On the latter point, conditions are appropriate as DiasporaBond financing would normally go towards areas in the national economy otherwise not appealing to a committed global investor.
- Regulation: with all the usual players in place (Min Finance, Central Bank, investment bankers, etc), there perhaps should also be a State – Diaspora Supervisory Board in some form – as an oversight, bringing Diaspora expertise, and advisory group – with a clearly defined (and limited) mandate.
- WHO-1: DiasporaBond cannot not solely target labor migrants (or recent expatriates). Trends in remittances transfers are not indicative of the diaspora's interest in purchasing a long-term sovereign bond at a discount rate with unspecified risks of repayment
- WHO-2: Part of the DiasporaBond program's success would be conditioned on availability of range of options for members of the "old" and the "new" diaspora in a range of denominations
- WHERE: a DiasporaBond program requires clear identification of the applicable jurisdiction for any disputes and any other obligations to lender/borrower
- DiasporaBond Exchange Program—may help individual investor to donate their bonds as charitable contributions to school, universities, hospitals, etc as a way of boosting endowments of the latter. Additionally, an exchange mechanism may be created to facilitate further financial market deepening.
- Reaching beyond altruistic diaspora with the DiasporaBond requires solid presence in the international financial markets, macroeconomic and institutional predictability.
- DiasporaBond may[!] lead to initiation of more stable large scale capital funding for a small open economy from a more diverse investor pool.
- DiasporaBond is not a guaranteed success. Promoting and competing for diaspora investment interest requires massive dedicated effort and soft-capital concentration.
Gevorkyan, A.V. 2008. Fiscal Policy and Alternative Sources of Public Capital in Transition Economies: the Diaspora Bond. Journal of International Business and Economy, 9(2): 33-61. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324133338_Fiscal_Policy_and_Alternative_Sources_of_Public_Capital_in_Transition_Economies_Diaspora_Bond
Most definitive reference on the topic: http://www.israelbonds.com/Home.aspx


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I posted about how I redecorated my plain decorations and baubles with my BFF glitter glue and today I am posting about a new hanging I have made for a few of the decorations this year. Perfect for decorations you want to add a bit of pretty to.
What I Used:
Satin Ribbon
Beads / Sequins
Bead Needle / Thread / Scissors
If you have a decoration with a hanging loop that is large enough to thread ribbon through, simply thread both ends of your ribbon through the hanging loop:
leaving enough ribbon to use to hang from the tree:
to secure, tie a knot:
If you want to decorate your bow, you can pull the bow out of the hanging loop, decorate and then thread back through.
However; if your hanging loop is too small to thread through, create your bow:
I think next year, I will cover some bows in sequins and beads - with fairy light, they look gorgeous.


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Your guide to Patagonia, Arizona assisted living facilities. With so many senior housing options available, how do you know which one is right for your family?
Our Senior Living Advisors live in the Patagonia area and can provide you with an insider's view of local communities including pricing information and distinctive features.
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Assisted Living Costs in Nearby Cities* The costs above represent the AVERAGE monthly cost of assisted living for a one person bedroom in that city.
Facts about Patagonia
Patagonia is also known as: Patagonia.
Patagonia is a town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census Patagonia had a population of 913. Patagonia was formerly a supply center for nearby mines and ranches. It is a tourist destination, retirement community and arts and crafts center. The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is adjacent to the town. Native Seeds/SEARCH maintains a farm for growing out and preserving seed of endangered crops in the area.
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in the coagulated moment of
all my past lives.
blood is a math that ages much;
the way people do, it deepens
in body and color
on a years long journey
of polymathy
up a god soft palate.
i've turned mecca gold, i'm painted in
calculus grace. it's so nice to see you (and your fucking Windsor tan eyes)
again. i keep meeting you even though
we've n(ever) met; we
seem to be hex-trapped in a tetragon of entangled fates and in this millisecond i pledge a melodramatic bitch's scarlet oath that i've met you at least a chiliad times and it's absolutely dizzying like January snow in Syracuse.


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These are quality long handle, hog bristle brushes. Great for painting. Especially with acrylic and oil paints.
Designed for precision, this range of synthetic short-handle brushes are perfect for adding detail. Made for acrylics/oils and paint of a similar nature. Can be used for watercolour but they don't take water as well as specialist brushes.
For even finer detail and working very closely to the surface, Pro Arte Miniature are small, synthetic brushes tapered to are fine point.
An excellent Jyukeis hog-hair bristle brush, used for oil or acrylic painting. This is the highest grade of hog bristle brush you can buy and have a beautiful green handle of matching quality.
A high grade of Chinese Chungking bristle produces these wonderful hog hair brushes ideal for acrylic or oil painting.
These bristle brushes are made to a high level of quality using the finest Chungking bristles. They're very durable, retaining their shape well.


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Hello Mariah3609,
Thanks for taking the time to join the community!
A new radio is exciting until you find that it is not working like you would hope it would. I have run into this exact situation and will try to explain it the best way possible.
So doing some research on your model, DEH-x1810ub, this radio does not support Iphone at all. You can find this information here. I found it on Pioneer's website. This is the exact situation I have run into before and the radio will only support Android phones.
However, the radio does have an AUX on the front. With that, you could connect your phone that way and still be able to listen to your music. Though, this may not be what you had intended to purchase the radio for.
Hope this answered your question. Sit tight for an official reply soon.
Thanks again for taking the time to join our community and welcome to the forums!


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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Blast from the Past #216: Cereal mini-comics pencil roughs
In any event, there were three of these things, and they all linked together into one continuing story. If memory serves, I not only did these pencil roughs, but also finished pencils, which were then inked (by whom I can't remember, though it might have been Ryan Brown) and colored (by Steve Lavigne, I think). Wacky, but fun. -- PL
Pencil roughs for mini-comic #1
Pencil roughs for mini-comic #2
Pencil roughs for mini-comic #3
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That's really cool. It reminds me of the original cartoon.ReplyDelete
I also would have loved to see Casey as Cthulhu.
I have these if you want to post the finished color versions....ReplyDelete
These look great. They remind me of when I was little and the turtles had a comic strip in the newspaper did you do the pencils for them as well?ReplyDelete
" David McBride said...ReplyDelete
These look great. They remind me of when I was little and the turtles had a comic strip in the newspaper did you do the pencils for them as well?"
No, I never worked on the newspaper comic strip. If memory serves, Ryan Brown, Jim Lawson, and Dan Berger all worked on that at various times. -- PL
-->> Murphy also contributed to the comic strip at least Early on.ReplyDelete
Mike, Pete ..
Ryan posted about these months and months back
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.. at least the covers and the Casey / Octo panel.
I always wondered what the circumstances were that led to you pencilling those mini-comics. Now I (kinda) know.ReplyDelete
PS - I wish there was a section on the official TMNT site dedicated to these little comics projects that don't fit into any of the standard categories listed on the site. This section could include things like these TMNT Cereal mini-comics, the mini-comics that came with some of the TMNT toys, plus the cool TMNT guest appearances in Miami Mice and Equine that you and Kevin Eastman worked on.
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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Reading (01/25/07)
TITLE: Sammy the Salmon
By Allison Egley
"Fishing accident. What about you?" Harvey replied.
"Shark attack."
"No way! How did you get away?"
"It was close, let me tell you. But just as he was about to clamp down, I switched directions. He only nipped my fin. See?"
"Wow. Do you think you'll swim again?"
"Oh, sure. I've seen fish with worse injuries than mine swimming around just fine. So you said your injury is from a fishing accident? I've heard of those, but I've never believed it. Sharks are what you have to worry about. But something as innocent as a worm can't hurt you."
"It can when it's attached to a hook. Look I've got a hole in my mouth! How else can you explain that?"
"Worms attached to a hook? That's stupid. You probably just bit your lip," Sammy wisely explained.
"Look... Sorry. I didn't catch your name. I'm Harvey."
"Sammy. Nice to meet you. Now what were you saying?"
"I was going to ask you why I would make up a story about a fishing accident if I just bit my lip."
"Because you're too embarrassed to admit the truth."
"Suit yourself, but I'm telling you, this was the worst experience of my life. I thought I'd catch a nice juicy worm for lunch. Next thing I know, I'm being pull up out of the water. I couldn't breath! This monster grabbed me, looked me over, took the worm and hook out of my mouth, and tossed me back in the ocean. I could have died, Sammy. I'm lucky I only have this hole in my mouth."
Sammy chuckled. "Now, see, that's where these 'fishing' stories get preposterous. If you had just told me you ate a worm and something sharp poked you in the mouth, I'd probably believe you. But no. All of these 'fishing' stories involve the fish getting pulled up out of the water. And they either disappear, or they claim they came out of the water and saw this monster who threw them back in. Well, I don't believe it. There is nothing beyond this ocean. Nothing."
"Hey," Harvey retorted, "I know what I saw and experienced. You don't have to believe me, but if I were you, I wouldn't eat anything I didn't see swimming in the water and catch myself. And if you ever feel yourself being pulled along, fight. Fight with all you have in you, because it's not just a fun ride. I was one of the lucky ones. I survived."
"I'll do whatever I want."
"Ok, but don't say I didn't warn you."
"Hey, Goldie, watch this. I'm going to bite that worm so hard, he won't know what hit him."
"Sammy, I wouldn't do that if I were you. What about that guy you met in the emergency room? Didn't he tell you not to eat anything you didn't see swimming around first?"
"Oh, come on. He was making up that story. Here I go."
"Sammy, don't!"
"Boy. That kind of hurt. But this worm sure tastes good. Wheee!! Look at me! I'm going up, up, up!"
"Fight, Sammy, fight!"
"This is fun, Goldie. You should try…"
Sammy broke through the surface of the water.
"Can't breath," Sammy, gasped. "Must get into water."
The monster looked at him, and tossed him in with the other victims.
"Harvey was right," Sammy gasped. "I should have...."
"Boy, Derek. That sure was some good fish, wasn't it?"
"Yep. Do you think any of them knew what was coming? Had any warning what would happen to them?"
"Nah, of course not. It's not like fish go around telling others about their fishing accidents."
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Near Me is an easy to use app which helps you find Airports, Gas Station, Restaurant, Bar, Café, Hospital, Hotel, Taxi, Movie Theatre, Beauty Salon, Wi-Fi spots or virtually anything near you.
How many times have you had a need to find a Gas Station in the middle of a trip or to locate the nearest ATM around you, in a city which you are new to? Find Near Me helps you to do this and much more in just a few taps.
Near Me is highly customisable – it allows you to add and save your own search terms for future use.
• Automatically finds your current location and marks it on a map.
• Displays details such as address, phone numbers, distance from current location, etc. for the results from within the app.
• Usable on-the-go to search for places of interest.
• Supports both portrait and landscape screen orientations.
• Displays detailed information such as Saving, Comments, Opening Hours and Photos for places.
• Customize the distance units (kms/miles), map types and the ordering of how search results are displayed
So, the next time you are searching for the nearest gas station, restaurants, cafes or hotels nearby; banks or ATMs around you, or that popular Theatre, you know what to do! Get Find Near Me, your personal trip advisor now and find anything and everything near and around you!
Near Me uses Google Maps™ to find and plot locations and hence relies on the accuracy of the data provided by Google Maps™ The developer makes no assurance on the accuracy, relevancy or correctness of the data provided by the application.
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System has Backend section for Admin. Backend service can shows every locations, categories, items to Admin. Application owner can control all of Locations, Categories and Items. For example adding new Locations, categories, items. If Admin wants to edit or remove information , that's all possible.
Frontend Installation Guide
Run application for web chrome and firefox
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ionic platform add android
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Weekday Paella With Shrimp and ChickenFrom unswissmiss 12 years ago
- 2 Tbsp olive oil shopping list
- 1 lb chicken thighs with skin on shopping list
- 1 large onion, diced shopping list
- 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced or run through a garlic press shopping list
- 2 C chicken broth shopping list
- 1/2 tsp crumbled saffron threads shopping list
- 1/2 tsp paprika shopping list
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper shopping list
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste shopping list
- salt to taste shopping list
- 1 C short or medium-grain rice, such as arborio shopping list
- 3/4 C green peas shopping list
- 1/2 lb large shrimp (I prefer whole shrimp for best flavor, but picky diners might not) shopping list
- lemon wedges shopping list
How to make it
- In a large Dutch oven with lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and brown on all sides. Remove to a heatproof plate.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute until soft and the onion just begins to color.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add saffron, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, and salt. Stir to dissolve.
- Add the rice and peas, stirring once to prevent sticking.
- When the broth comes to a simmer, cover the pot. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, cover, and cook until the shrimp is pink and the liquid is mostly absorbed, another 3-5 minutes depending on size and preparation.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
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Phaedra Parks Welcomes Second Son
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her husband welcomed the new addition on Wednesday
From donkey booty to diaper duty!
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks welcomed her second child – a son – with husband Apollo Nida on Wednesday, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.
"Mother and baby are happy and healthy," says the rep.
The couple, who have been married since 2009, are already parents to Ayden, who turns 3 this month.
Parks recently shared her plan for staying healthy during her pregnancy with PEOPLE.
"I don't count calories," she said at the time. "I just try to eat organic, healthy food. I eat a lot of small meals per day. If I want something, I try to eat it in moderation if it's something that's not good for me. I don't really have any cravings. The only thing I [craved] during my last pregnancy were oranges. I love citrus fruit."
Health is a priority for Parks, who has released two exercise DVDs, Phine Body By Phaedra & Apollo Donkey Booty Volume 1 and Phine Body: Volume 2.


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Collection creation based on state messages
Back in my System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 days I wrote up a blog post about something I did with a customer to create collections based on status messages. I have referred back to that many times, as have a few of my customers. Recently I had a similar request, but in this case it was to build a collection based on state messages that are more common in the SCCM 2012 product. "State" and "Status" are similar.., but there are differences. To simplify, "state" gets tagged to an object, rather than existing as a separate entity in SCCM. To this end, collection creation is a little different.
To focus this post I'm going to go over deployment state of an application, not a package or baseline or anything else. The concepts should work for those other items but, honestly, I don't have the time to check them all. I do have a day job taking care of customers and unless they ask for it I will have to just leave the rest to all of you out in internet-land. Feel free to post your findings in the comment section to share with everyone else.
The customer scenario is that they have want a collection of all machines which have failed a given deployment. In concept you could then target this "collection of failures" for some other activity that is appropriate to their failing state. In the SCCM UI there are 4 different states for a application deployment and each has its own WQL namespace to call.
As I often recommend, before creating a collection I suggest creating a query first and then going from there. In this case I did some examination of the smsprov.log while clicking around in the UI and I was able to narrow things down some. I also realized that I was going to need something more unique than a deployment name to work with. By adding the column for "Assignment ID" to my application deployments (Monitoring/Deployments) I found my unique item and came up with the following query:
SELECT sys.name, app.AppStatusType, app.StatusType
FROM sms_r_system AS sys
INNER JOIN SMS_AppDeploymentAssetDetails as APP
on App.MachineName = sys.name
WHERE AssignmentID = '21'
This query is nicely setup to be used for a collection, but as a query it is even better. In it you need to change the AssignmentID to match the application deployment you are most interested in The results will be the state of every machine for that deployment. Here is an example result set form my lab:
That information right there can be very handy... and easily dumped to a file if you need it. Many customers want to take it to the next step and actually create a collection so they can deploy some kind of remediation out. If we did a collection based on the above query we would get all the machines. However, if we add the limiters based on the "Application Status Type" and "Status Type" we can narrow the results down to anything we want. For example, to find just the machines that had the error we would change the query to have a few more limiters (notice that the StatusType is numerical unlike the screen shot above and matches the AppStatusType number):
SELECT sys.name, app.AppStatusType, app.StatusType
FROM sms_r_system AS sys
INNER JOIN SMS_AppDeploymentAssetDetails as APP
on App.MachineName = sys.name
WHERE AssignmentID = '21' AND StatusType = 5 AND AppStatusType = 5
This query nicely gives us the machines which failed the original application deployment. Now we can make a collection based on this query and reach the final customer goal.


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Today I want to look at a tool which is free, small and very indispensable if you get lots of forwarded emails.
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Archive for March, 2012
The hand that herds the sheep is the hand that rules the world
Tags: domination, fear, lies, propaganda, sheep, war
An inside job
Tags: America, destroyed, government, lincoln, paranoia, war
2012 or 1984? Hard to tell.
Tags: 1984, big brother, government, lies, propaganda
The founding of a nation
Tags: America, lies, propaganda, revolution, theft
Know your enemy
Tags: America, enemy, fear, terrorism, war on terror
the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce,especially for political purposes.
the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization
a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government.
This pretty much resembles the way the good ole' U.S. of A. conducts business both at home and abroad. From the time of its inception to the present day America has been, and continues to be, one of the biggest terrorist states on earth. Money, power, self-righteousness and greed are key factors in allowing the government to get away with all the bullshit that it does. If you can't brainwash the masses into believing that you are a savior then bulldoze over them and call them terrorists and enemies of the state; invade a country or two under the guise fighting the "war on terror" (shh…don't mention the fact that they have resources we're desperate to get our hands on). Fear and paranoia are being sold wholesale to the public so that we willingly give up our rights to the government so it can "protect" us from the very threats that it created. We are being lied to. We are being played by a corporatocracy that sees us as mere generators of tax revenue (oh, and bullet fodder). So, open your eyes and watch your ass because "keep your enemies close, but keep your friends closer" has never been more relevant.
Red, white, (black) and blue
Tags: America, detention, DHS, Guantanamo, indefinite, Ndaa, torture
Terrorist identification chart
Tags: anonymous, Ndaa, OWS, protest, terrorism
It's a party!
Tags: DHS, fear, Guantanamo, Ndaa
This message brought to you by NDAA 2012
Tags: bill of rights, democracy, gitmo, Ndaa 2012, suspended


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Dan Aykroyd loves to keep hope alive that there will be a Ghostbusters 3 someday even though I've never met anyone who was hoping for a new Ghostbusters movie. Today, Aykroyd appeared on Dennis Miller's radio show [via ComingSoon] and strongly hinted that the movie is happening in spring 2012 no matter what. Seriously this time:
"Yes, we will be doing the movie and hopefully with Mr. Murray," he says, "That is our hope. We have an excellent script. What we have to remember is that 'Ghostbusters' is bigger than any one component, although Billy was absolutely the lead and contributive to it in a massive way, as was the director and Harold [Ramis], myself and Sigourney [Weaver]. The concept is much larger than any individual role and the promise of 'Ghostbusters 3' is that we get to hand the equipment and the franchise down to new blood."
Hit the jump for more on what Aykroyd had to say about the new film and a fun reminder of how many times we've heard this before.
Aykroyd reiterated the point that the new film will feature a new generation of Ghostbusters:
"My character, Ray, is now blind in one eye and can't drive the cadillac," he says, "He's got a bad knee and can't carry the packs… Egon is too large to get into the harness. We need young blood and that's the promise. We're gonna hand it to a new generation."
Aykroyd adds that there's no casting yet for the new leads (three guys and a girl), but he likes Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds). We previously reported that in addition to the young blood, Dana's son would now be a Ghostbuster and that Dr. Venkman would be a ghost. If Aykroyd is saying they can do Ghostbusters 3 with or without Murray, then does that imply Ghost Venkman was never a crucial character to begin with? And if Murray did sign on, wouldn't fans expect him to have a significant role?
I'm also baffled as to why it's taken them this long to figure out that Murray is ambivalent about the project and that if they really wanted to make a sequel, they should have just gone forward without him. I love Murray, but does anyone want to see him in a film that he doesn't care about?
So Aykroyd says spring 2012 is when they're going to start filming. Let's take a trip down memory lane:
- Aykroyd says filming could begin in winter 2009.
- Harold Ramis says filming could begin summer 2010.
- Ivan Reitman confirms they have a script and that he'll direct, but shooting won't begin until 2011.
- Production Weekly reports that filming will begin in May 2011.
Do you see a pattern here? I understand it's tough for films to get out of development hell, but do you think Ghostbusters 3 is really happening this time? But more importantly, should it happen?


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In the ever-changing world of digital marketing, keeping up with the new ways to get connected with your nonprofit's online community can seem daunting.
Whether it's mastering the latest social media trends or finding new software tools to engage your supporters, there always seems to be some new strategy organizations are trying to strengthen ties with donors, volunteers, and other community members.
Yet, even though nonprofit professionals are so eager to get ahead of the digital marketing curve, there's one fundamental strategy that's often overlooked: email engagement.
Email marketing remains one of the most effective tools in your nonprofit's arsenal for fostering meaningful connections with your community and spreading the word about your cause, but too many organizations still think of it as just another way to promote fundraising campaigns.
If your team wants to implement more effective email marketing efforts, then it's time to learn some tried-and-true ways to get your strategy right. Keep in mind some of these smart nonprofit email marketing methods:
- Create intelligent supporter segments.
- Make your emails personal.
- Enliven your email's copy and subject lines.
- Offer relevant information to readers.
- Learn from key email marketing metrics.
Ready to get started? Let's dive into these essential email marketing best practices!
1. Create intelligent supporter segments.
The number one rule of effective email marketing (for nonprofits and organizations in general) is that you need to know your audience. If you send out generic, broad email blasts, people will start to notice.
Instead of using a one-size-fits all email marketing approach, tailor your outreach to different segments of your supporter community. You'll want to offer individuals information that's designed for their interests, needs, and engagement habits.
To get started on a segmented email marketing strategy, determine which supporter segments are most important to your organization's overall fundraising strategy. Your key segments might represent:
- Different donor tiers, such as major donors, first-time givers, or crowdfunding campaign supporters.
- Important volunteer groups, including volunteer fundraisers and volunteer grant recipients.
- Lapsed supporters, meaning donors or volunteers who haven't engaged with your cause recently.
Once your team has determined which segments to track, start sorting supporter profiles into different segment groups in your nonprofit's customer relationship management (CRM) software.
When you're drafting your different email templates for these groups, you'll reference your supporter profiles to access their contact information and track these messages to stay on top of their engagement history in your database.
Bonus! Thinking of upgrading your organization's CRM? Choosing a comprehensive donor database can play a huge role in making your email marketing strategy more effective. Visit Double the Donation's list of the top nonprofit CRM options to find the best fit for your cause.
2. Make your emails personal.
Another way to better tailor your email marketing outreach to supporters is to make them feel your content is actually meant for them.
Although segmenting your email lists is a great start, that alone isn't enough to convince readers that your emails have personal value; you'll still need to apply some email marketing best practices to ensure that your supporters feel placed at the center of your audience.
Here are a few key ways to make supporters feel like they have a personal stake in your content:
- Address the emails to your supporters using their actual names (not "Dear Reader" or "To Our Valued Supporter"). With most email marketing platforms, this information can automatically be added to emails without manual input.
- Tell people-driven stories in your emails. Instead of using vague language like "We reached our latest fundraising goal this February," center your emails around the supporters who got you to that point, emphasizing their names and including photos when possible.
Even better? Plan out your email marketing content to ensure supporters receive messages on a schedule that actually makes sense for them.
Depending on your list segments, set different email calendars. For example, if your goal is to convince a first-time donor to give again, your emails may need to be more frequent and regular.
However, you don't want to overburden groups like recurring givers with too many emails and put your fundraising relationship in jeopardy, so those individuals might be suited for just a handful of marketing emails a month.
3. Enliven your email's copy and subject lines.
Once your supporters click through to your nonprofit's marketing emails, you'll want them to actually make it to the end of the text and click through to your fundraising form, event registration page, social media profile, or organization's website.
With this in mind, there are a number of ways that you can make the copy of your marketing emails more lively, interesting, and inspirational.
Try out some of these strategies to make your email copy more effective:
- Leverage active language throughout your emails and in their subject lines. Emphasize what you want supporters to do, why they should do it, and how they can get involved.
- Use the second person when referencing supporters. In addition to using the reader's first name, refer to them as "you" throughout the copy to keep them engaged.
- Keep your emails short and sweet without sacrificing key information. With some exceptions, your marketing emails should stay around 250-300 words.
- Break up the text of your email with interesting formatting. Don't overdo it, but try to use italics, bolding, and colorful hyperlinks to draw attention to key information.
Further, a major mistake nonprofits often make in their email marketing outreach is to try to make their messaging all things at once.
This happens when an organization's marketing team can't decide what information or news is important and throws all of their updates into emails without rhyme or reason.
When writing the copy for your email marketing streams, ask your team: can the point of this message be summed up in a sentence or two? Is it easy to walk away from reading this with a clear understanding of what we're trying to communicate?
Remember: you can always send supporters more emails down the line to keep them up-to-date with your cause. However, if you cram all of your updates into one message, you risk your supporters simply ignoring the email because of how dense it is.
The bottom line? Since email messages are often scanned or read quickly, be sure your point is clear and that readers don't need to spend more than a minute or two to take away what you're trying to share.
4. Offer relevant information to readers.
A similar tactic to strengthen the effectiveness of your email marketing is to design your strategy around what information is relevant to your supporters.
Since you're already taking a segmented and data-driven approach to your email marketing efforts, your team should know a bit about what information is meaningful to your different supporter demographics and what kind of messages they respond to.
Build on this audience awareness to offer them emails they'll be excited to read. For most nonprofits, the heart of their email marketing strategy will revolve around periodic newsletters.
However, these are some of the most ignored messages on the internet and have really low open rates.
Try basing your email content strategy around these three core types of interesting content:
- Educational content. Your supporters may not be aware of different concepts related to your mission, fundraising efforts, or community. Share short messages catching them up on concepts that are at the center of your cause including how you carry out your mission, how you plan to grow your community, or the history of your nonprofit.
- Unique engagement opportunities. Members of your community are involved with your cause because it inspires them, but not everyone can regularly donate. Spotlight creative ways to give back by promoting volunteer opportunities, educating individuals on how to receive a matched gift, or talking to people about setting up a P2P fundraising page.
- Fundraising progress reports. Many people forget campaigns are ongoing as soon as they make a gift, and simply reminding them of how close (or far) you are from your goal can inspire them to give again or encourage friends to give. Try adding graphic elements like fundraising thermometers to your emails to visualize your nonprofit's progress.
Remember: diversity is the key to an effective email marketing strategy. If supporters feel all of your content is the same, they'll be less inclined to open it when it arrives in their inbox. For good measure, always offer individuals relevant and interesting content to drive engagement.
Bonus! Think your email marketing strategy needs a reboot? Partnering with a nonprofit consultant can be the key to ensuring your marketing content is more effective and engaging to your subscribers. Check out Averill Fundraising Solutions' guide to hiring a nonprofit consultant to learn how to get the ball rolling.
5. Learn from key email marketing metrics.
Finally, the best way to take advantage of all your email marketing tools have to offer is to track essential metrics to learn what kind of strategy works for your community.
Every nonprofit is different, and every nonprofit's community is just as unique. That means what works for a nonprofit of a similar size and mission as yours still might not be the right fit for your unique organization.
This is why it's so important to set goals for your email marketing strategy, track key metrics using your marketing software, and then leverage analytics to inform your strategy moving forward.
Choose a marketing software that empowers your team with the tools you need to track the following essential email marketing metrics:
- Open rates. This metric is pretty straightforward and likely the first thing people think of when considering email marketing metrics. Open rates measure how frequently subscribers open your email messages and can be a good indicator of what kind of content initially attracts them.
- Click-through rates. You'll also want to measure click-through rates for links that you include in your email messages to learn what sort of content inspires readers to stay engaged even after they've read your messages. Nonprofits often measure click-through rates for their giving pages to learn how to better introduce those links.
- Conversion rates. Find out what it takes to complete an important marketing goal by measuring conversion rates in your email streams. For example, your team could measure what percentage of your readership ends up researching their matching gift eligibility in your database after reading about the subject in an email.
- Churn rates. This metric is calculated by subtracting the number of individuals who unsubscribe from your lists with the number of new subscribers you receive in a certain period. This helps your team calculate how many new subscribers you'll need to garner to keep your subscription numbers at a healthy level.
Remember, having all this data on hand isn't really useful if your email marketing strategy hasn't been thought through thoroughly. As you plan your different campaigns, set goals for your efforts and reasonable timelines for meeting them.
Whether you meet, surpass, or miss the mark in reaching these goals, you'll always learn more about what drives your audience. In the end, even if your nonprofit doesn't experience the growth you were intending, you'll still walk away more informed and better prepared to hone your marketing strategy moving forward.
Spreading the word about your cause and staying engaged with supporters online can be tough, but optimizing your email marketing strategy doesn't need to be.
Now that we've reviewed these essential email marketing tips, your team is ready to get started building a smarter strategy and engaging more effectively with your digital community!


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When Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli) signed on to direct, Motor City became a priority at Warner Bros. The next step is to find the right star to play "a felon who, after being released from prison, begins tracking down the men who framed him." It will be tricky to pull off, because the screenplay by Chad St. John that made the 2009 Black List is said to contain just a few lines of dialogue. An early report suggested Chris Evans, Joel Edgerton, and Jeremy Renner were in contention. All strong choices, but Variety adds another in more serious talks with the studio: Dominic Cooper. Cooper shined a little less brightly than fellow candidate Evans in Captain America this summer, but that was just a paycheck compared to the showier vehicle Cooper had in The Devil's Double. Producer Joel Silver was reportedly so impressed with Cooper's performance in a dual role in The Devil's Double that he sought the actor out for Motor City.
The premise is instantly alluring, even if the latest draft isn't quite so dialogue-free as it used to be. I don't know how to phrase this less awkwardly, but… Cooper has a really interesting face. It's the wide-set eyes. Perfect for this kind of role, especially since he has the chops to back it up.


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Political power migrates with the population: 2010 Census will change who rules
While that might sound like a variable regardless of the economy, a recent New York Times story by reporter Damien Cave reveals that the recession has caused some dramatic demographic shifts. The evidence lies in new U.S. Census Bureau figures culled between July 2008 and July 2009, with the trends expected to take more solid form as we head into the 2010 Census year.
States such as Nevada, which grew sharply in population during the real estate boom earlier in the decade, are now seeing a reversal, with more Americans moving out than in, census figures show. And in Michigan, where rust-belt economics have crippled the auto industry, more population was lost (down about 1/3 of a percentage point) than anywhere else in the nation.
Now for a moment, imagine the Joad family leaving their Oklahoma Dust Bowl farm in "The Grapes of Wrath" and you'll have an idea how the recession could reshape our population patterns -- and thus which states have more power in Congress -- when the official Census tally gets published a year from now.
"We are focused now on ensuring we get a complete and accurate count in [December] 2010," said Census Bureau Director Robert Groves. "The census counts will not only determine how many U.S. House seats each state will have but will also be used as the benchmark for future population estimates."
To that end, Texas appears the big winner so far. It showed the biggest upward population shift during 2008-2009, with nearly 500,000 people coming to a state that has experienced tech sector growth and financial gains from high oil prices. The Times reports that politicians there are already haggling over how the state will be redistricted. If you'll recall, Texas -- with a big push from former Congressman Tom DeLay -- underwent a controversial redistricting in 2003 that sought to tip the balance of power in favor of Republicans.
The Times story reveals that much of the growth has been in conservative suburban districts around Dallas and Houston, though political scientists believe many of the newcomers will lean liberal. And that could lead to a political dogfight: Republicans only gained control of the Texas legislature in 2002, the first time in more than 100 years.
States that emerge with more representatives will undoubtedly have a better shot at federally controlled resources, from stimulus funds to those proverbial pork barrel projects. If the population shifts hold, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah and Washington could each add one seat; 17 states would be subject to redistricting. Among them is Wyoming, which showed the largest percentage growth. Its population climbed more than 2 percent to 544,270 (still less than Baltimore's population of 786,000).
Does this mean certain opportunities await you in different parts of the country? Remember that if you're a middle-class homeowner, the depressed real estate market means that if you want to move, you'll either have to take a big hit on selling your house, or rent it out until prices recover. (Remember that the Joad family lost everything before they pushed on to California.)
Then again, sitting tight and riding things out, difficult as that may seem, could also reap benefits, depending on where you live. With fewer people able to move, Northeastern states such as New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have held on to more residents. Chances are those populations will still be around once things turn the corner for good, and they'll need the goods and services of a reinvigorated economy.


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You can't beat a good run in the fresh air on a nice day, but with winter on its way, there are going to be times when running outside simply isn't practical. The treadmill is a good piece of kit but it can get boring if you're on there for long periods of time. To keep things interesting (and keep our fitness up), we need a 'beat the boredom' action plan!
HIIT it
A good interval training session on the treadmill is a great workout. You can either use the programmes on the treadmill or set the speeds and times manually. Interval training will burn the max amount of calories and, if done regularly, will turn you into a running machine. Another bonus of interval training is you will spend less overall time on the treadmill with more satisfaction from completing a gruelling workout.
Entertain yourself
If slow steady state is your thing, why not invest in a tablet or iPad? You could catch up on some TV or get in the zone with your favourite playlist. Studies show music and television are excellent distraction techniques, so if you have them at your disposal, use them. This is a technique I utilised myself recently during contest preparation. I spent endless hours doing cardio watching YouTube on my phone. Just beware of data charges if you're not connected to Wi-Fi!
Hit some hills
Why not stick a backpack on and make your treadmill session feel like you're outside on the trails? You can also make this as challenging as you want, as you have control over the incline function. Mix this up with interval training – once you've warmed up, do a mixture of incline walking and fast-paced running with rest periods in between. This will result in a very productive workout.
Get creative
Lunges, skips, high knees, butt kicks … these are just some examples of exercises you can do on the move. Plan a circuit or a selection of moves then choose either reps or time just like circuit training and do them whilst on the move on the treadmill. To make it more challenging, you can also play with the incline or speed – just be careful not to go too fast!
Out of sight …
Take a towel and cover the monitor on the treadmill. It sounds simple, but it does work! Switch your iPod on, get in the zone and the time will fly.


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Trail Conditions: Ready and waiting
I received a phone scam yesterday from an IDIOT. He claimed to be from the collections department of the power company that supplies electric service for the bar. He said the techs were in the field and ready to cut off my electric, and if I gave him my banking info he could stop them. The reason I said he was an IDIOT is because he kept calling me Mr. Tom and had a Jamaican type accent. He probably would have had more luck trying to sell me some Gonga weed LOL. I called Xcel engery and reported him, but he was probably calling from a third world country.
The Dean of Women at an exclusive girls' school was lecturing her students on sexual morality.
"We live today in very difficult times for young people. In moments of temptation," she said, "ask yourself just one question: Is an hour of pleasure worth a lifetime of shame?"
A young woman rose in the back of the room and said, "Excuse me, but how do you make it last an hour?"


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Retired TV weatherman and radio host Brian Bury star fell off the stage during a drama charged theatre awards night held in Queensland this week.
He had only just started presenting the inaugural Gold Coast Area Theatre Awards when he fell two metres into the audience section of the Gold Coast Performing Arts Centre showroom.
Like many in the audience, Stage Whispers correspondent David Spicer feared a major health problem. But thankfully like the old pro he is Brian Bury brushed himself off and even joked - that he would do anything to get attention.
The National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney has been celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2009. Widely known for its alumni superstars including Mel Gibson and Cate Blanchett, NIDA's behind-the-scenes graduates are snapped up by the industry even more eagerly than the actors.
Peter Pinne asks have we lost the art of theatre etiquette?
Once upon a time audiences at a theatrical performance respected the actors and other audience members. They remained quiet at appropriate times, laughed at appropriate times, and applauded at the end of the show. These days it's a different story.
Ever wondered how plays get chosen to tour regional venues? David Spicer reports it's a bit like Australian Idol. Producers get 10 minutes to perform – and then get voted on or off the short-list.
A set designer has scored one of Australia's most prestigious jobs, taking over as Artistic Director of Sydney's Company B Belvoir Theatre from the end of 2010. Ralph Myers will succeed Neil Armfield from 2011.
Company B Belvoir's Managing Director Brenna Hobson said the 30 year old stood out for his "intelligence, humour, capacity for inspiring leadership and understanding of the theatrical process."
Some tips from Dean Carey, Creative Director of Actors Centre Australia.
The Sydney Theatre Company's production of A Streetcar Named Desire, now playing in the Kennedy Centre in Washington, has won rave reviews in the US Press.
While most loved the production, not everyone was impressed with the Aussie cast's attempts at Southern American accents.
Here is a taste of what has been written
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Music Theatre star Michael Cormick has returned to the Australian stage as Sam in the 10th anniversary production of Mamma Mia! On the eve of commencing rehearsals, he shared scariest moment of his theatre career with Stage Whispers.
Coming to a street in Australia and New Zealand near you.
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Geoffrey Rush will be seen on both Sydney and Melbourne stages in 2010. He appears in the MTC's Australian premiere of Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone in January, then revives his great Company B collaboration with Neil Armfield with a return of Diary of a Madman at Belvoir Street in December.
Geoffrey Rush told Stage Whispers that he first became aware of The Drowsy Chaperone during his Tony Award winning season of Exit the King on Broadway.
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The recent discussion on taxing farm income is nothing new. This kind of thinking was doing the rounds even in British India, when as early as 1925, a committee was set up to assess the feasibility of taxing agriculture income. The most famous attempt in post-Independence India was the K.N. Raj committee report of 1972, which also examined feasibility and implementation issues. The Kelkar task force report of 2002 estimated that 95% of the farmers were below the tax threshold. The underlying argument in the current discussion is to bring more people under the tax net to expand the tax base and also curb tax evasion because income from other sources is usually shown as agricultural income and thus evasion is easy. This, to my mind, is simplistic thinking, and similar to the argument forwarded in the case of demonetisation, which, the government said was to curb black money.
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If we look at the growth of agriculture in the post-reform period, the relative contribution of agricultural income to India's gross domestic product has shrunk at an alarming rate. During the period 1991 to 2016, the share of agriculture decreased from 32% to 15%. Compared with this, the workforce dependence on agriculture is still very high, at 49.7%. Given the technological and environmental constraints, the performance of the agriculture sector has not been encouraging, and consequently, the welfare of the population living in the countryside has not visibly improved. This is the result of a deliberate policy of the Government of India to transform the economy by giving it a market orientation. As justified by the theory of economic transformation, the agriculture sector is expected to serve other sectors of the economy in terms of supplying raw material, investible surpluses and human resources. But quite deliberately, the terms of the trade are kept unfavourable to the agriculture sector. This is the standard process followed by countries around the world, and India is no exception to this rule.
Another important feature of the post-reform period that has been outlined by scholars is that the process of economic development has led to the concentration of income and wealth in a few hands, leading to the unprecedented rise of the number of billionaires in India. More than 70% of the income of billionaires comes from transfer of income — which is unearned income from other sectors of the economy. During the period of economic reforms, the gross capital formation of agriculture, which is the capacity to produce and an increase in productivity, has gone down tremendously and there is empirical evidence to substantiate this.
Diminishing incomes
Apart from this, rural social and economic services, which ought to have been provided by the government, have been found wanting. Education and health privatisation has increased the cost of rural households and the burden of all this has adversely impacted agricultural households. The average per month income of a farm household in India in 2012-13 as per the National Sample Survey Office was just Rs. 6,491. The income-expenditure gap for a majority of farmers is in the negative. More than one-third of the farmers have expressed their choice to leave the non-remunerative occupation. The agrarian distress has been deepening, and there has been a rise in farmer suicides. The agrarian sector is in deep crisis. Instead of finding a viable policy to solve the crisis, floating the idea of taxing farming income is a great disservice to the sector.


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Hint: It's a beach lover's favorite hue (and it's not white).
It's no secret that here at Coastal Living, we're obsessed with the color blue. It's the theme of an entire issue, the primary color on our Instagram feed, and the winner (in its various shades) of our Color of the Year contest three years in a row. And according to a new survey, coast lovers aren't the only ones digging this sea-inspired hue: house hunters are, too.
A study conducted by Zillow recently revealed that homes with blue bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms and bedrooms tend to sell for thousands of dollars more than expected, with blue bathrooms bringing in the most at a hefty $5,440 premium.
The Paint Color Analysis looked at more than 32,000 photos from sold homes around the country to see how homes with colorful rooms fared when compared to similar homes with classic white walls.
Their results suggest that a lack of color inside the home could deter buyers and hurt sale prices. While blues, particularly pale or soft periwinkle shades, in the bathroom were associated with higher sale prices, homes with bathrooms painted in white or off-white shades sold for an average of $4,035 less than expected.
Blue is traditionally a popular interior paint color, particularly in bathrooms and bedrooms, because of its tendency to evoke feelings of calmness and freshness. It also happens to be perfect for complementing breezy ocean views.
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text: Penguin United, a company established by gamers, has announced a new peripheral shooter addicts will surely want. The Eagle Eye lets you connect a USB keyboard and mouse direct into your console, giving you that PC first-person shooting experience the PlayStation 3 has been sorely lacking. Reviews of the device during the recent E3 gaming event praise the accuracy and speedy response of the commands. You can also program functions of one-button combos. Setup takes less than a minute and you're off blasting away at enemy soldier, zombies and what not. While all this might give you an unfair advantage over opponents, I'm sure the $60 (€48) peripheral will at least assuage that guilt by letting you own each of your gaming rivals.


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A person doesn't truly know what Peace entails until they are stripped of their peace and left fearful and afraid. Peace is what allows us to lay our head down at night and sleep without fearing what could happen to us. Let me give you an example of a person without peace. A person without peace is one who barely sleeps because they fear that they will have bad dreams or afraid of dying in their sleep. A person without peace is afraid to leave their house because of what will happen when they do. A person without peace will always be looking over their shoulder, wondering what could happen or who could harm them.
Now I look at a person who has some peace in their life, they will rest soundly at night. They may not fear death as much because they have some faith in God. Let me tell you of one who can give you the peace you desire, his name is Jesus Christ. He said, "Come unto me ye that heaven laden and I will give you rest," Matthew 11:28). See the Bible says, that we can cast our cares and burdens upon the Lord, because he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Jesus is not just anyone, he is the son of the most high God. He mediates on our behalf. He loves us and wants to give us that peace we desire, if we call upon him. He said, "All those that come to him, he will in no wise cast out (John 6:37). Trust in the Lord and call upon him and believe and he will give you the peace you desire.
Peace is given from one immortal soul.
It's reaching one's everlasting goal.
Silence in the quietness of open field,
Feeling protection in one's inner shield.
Choosing rather to be meek and have power,
than to be weak as a delicate flower.
A turtle dove reposing on a tree,
feeling peace when God's strength rest upon me.
Kneeling at the altar to pray,
Going to church on the Lord's day.
A calming effect on an inner core,
challenges gone forever more.
It comes when war is over and freedom roars,
The red, white, blue- Old glory soars.
A family, nation living in one accord,
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Due to the current crisis this meeting will be a 'Virtual Meeting'.
Minutes from this meeting will be posted on the Parish Council website as normal.
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Hurricane City – Chapter 33 (Chaos)
A fiery lion exuding blistering-hot flames was lying on a large rock in the cave. Beneath its paws were human skeletal bones that had been burned black, which the lion was licking back and forth with its tongue. Several small animal bones scattered the surrounding ground. Big words popped above its head.
Attack Type: Chaos, inflict maximum damage to all armor.
Attack Speed: Medium
Type: Mutant creature – BOSS
The short introduction made me swallowed hard. Inflicting maximum damage to all armor, which meant whether wearing a cloth armor or plate armor, had to bear the whole damage.
Let's test it first!
The claymore swished through the air, creating a beautiful arc that fell right on top of Chaos's head. The [Heavy Strike] caused a '204' number to show which pleased my heart. But right after, Chaos landed its claw on me causing so much pain I almost cried. The sudden hit of 62 damage let my heart fell off to the bottom. With my current health of 640, getting ten hits would send me back to Level 20.
After hitting with the sword three times, I dragged my sword to escape at last. Chaos chased me out a little farther from its cave and returned, I also waited not far from there to regain my lost health. Too bad, Chaos regained its health too. Before, the three sword's attack dealt 600 damage, which looked like about 1/10 of its total health while it attacked me twice for 120 damage which was 1/5 of my health. When Chaos attacked, it didn't use its jaws, only using its claws. Thus, the tomato's tactic was ineffective.
I looked at the four bottles of medium red-potion in my inventory. To finish this mission, I didn't think that I could save those potions. Besides, at current point, I didn't lack gold coins, so even if I used them, so be it.
Thus, I once again advanced with all my might, attacking it for two minutes without a pause, trying to block and dodge to the extent using all I had to lessen the damage I received. And after having to drink two bottles of the medium red potion, Chaos was finally down. Unfortunately, there was no System Notification at all. Instead, when I walked over to search for dropped items, a milky white light emitted from Chaos's dead body.
System Notification: Chaos receives the Baptism of Resurrection. Counting down to resurrection!
I sweated all over. What was this? I fought for so long, so tired that I almost got hemorrhoids, and this motherf***er was going to revive?
What to do? What to do?
Some complicated rune symbol had already showed up above Chaos. The reviving process had begun!
A jade-green pearl appeared behind Chaos, glowing with soft light. A thin stripe of green thread flowed slowly from the green pearl to Chaos's body.
So, that was what revived Chaos!
Treasure! Money!
My eyes shined, and with a quick and swift roll I took the pearl in my hand, tore the thread leading to Chaos with ease.
Chaos revived!
I immediately threw the pearl into my inventory, brandished the claymore again, and this time I was better motivated. After using up every potion I had left, Chaos was slayed at last. I myself was almost out of breath.
This time Chaos was really finished because I saw the dropped equipment!
One magical robe, a leather mantle, and a dagger with a reddish glow, as well as a piece of silver medallion!
[Chaos Robe] (Green equipment)
Defense: 18
Stamina: +8
Intelligence: +11
Extra: Enhance the Healing effect, up to 15 points.
Required Level: 17
[Spirit Dagger] (Green equipment)
Attack: 21-36
Strength: +8
Agility: +12
Required Level: 16
[Mirage Cloak] (Green equipment)
Defense: 12
Stamina: +4
Agility: +16
Required Level: 16
What a fortune! The robe with the added Healing effect would be best for Lu Xue Han, but the Mirage Cloak could only be given to Xin Yu. And as for the dagger, since we didn't have a Thief in our group, it would be sold for a fortune!
The silver medallion was the prove of the Swordsman's trial prove, also Chaos's Heart came out when I was searching its corpse. I finished two missions just like that.
I saved the screen shot of the Chaos Robe's stats and sent it through the friend's message to Lu Xue Han.
Soon after, Lu Xue Han opened a voice communication with me, her voice couldn't hide her excitement, "Lin Fan, is that for me? That's so great. I'll tell you a good news. An hour ago I got a Level 16 green Knight's lance and I've sold it for a sky-high price of 4500 RMB, so I netted a profit of 1500 RMB. Tomorrow I'll treat you to a meal."
"Oh, is that so? Congratulations!"
"Well, it's almost 9 o'clock now, I'm going to sleep. Just give me the robe tomorrow, ok?"
Finally on the right track. If everyone could get equipment to sell, our small studio would continue to go on!
Back to Asia Village, I gave the Chaos's heart to the young nurse, Mei Lin, to complete the mission she entrusted me, and the reward was fruitful. No need to mention the experience and money, but the item had me completely stunned – Devotion Necklace!
[Devotion Necklace] (No grade)
Stamina: +10
Strength: +12
Intelligence: +8
Agility: +14
Extra: Increase skills success rate by 50%.
A powerful property adding four attributes, but the extra effect made me speechless. Increase skills success rate by 50%, what was the meaning of it?
Then I suddenly remembered the jade green pearl, which I had not looked at all along to see what it was. I rushed to open my inventory, and all of a sudden I got depressed.
[Resurrection Pearl Jewel]
Effect: When activated, would allow the user to have a 10% reviving chance within 30 minutes, with a cool down period of 48 hours. No need to be equipped, will disappear by itself after a week.
I felt helpless. With a 10% chance of resurrection, I would need to die 10 times for a chance to be revived once. With my bad karma, would I had a chance to get revived? Moreover, this item would disappear after a week, I had no idea how this item could be useful…
The silver medallion, the proof of killing Chaos, I gave it to the village mayor. In exchange, he gave me a letter: the certificate from Asian Village's mayor!
The mission info hinted that I only need to bring this letter to Hurricane City's Swordsman Trainer to have my promotion.
I checked the time, it was almost 10 o'clock. Almost the time to sleep already.
I ran to the harbor, boarded the ship and went offline so if I logged in again, maybe I already arrived at Hurricane City. With this clever idea, I took a hot shower to celebrate!
As I walked out my room, I saw Xin Yu carrying a bowl of noodles from the kitchen with care, and Lu Xue Han followed in excitement while holding a pair of chopsticks.
"What's going on?"
Lu Xue Han let out a sweet smile, "Midnight snack. Hey… Lin Fan, don't snatch it. Xin Yu made it for me since I begged her for half a day!"
I already got the chopsticks, "Xue Han, please, I will starve to death soon, let me have it first, please? I really can't hold it anymore, let's share and eat this together."
Lu Xue Han stared in a blank for a while, her pretty face showed a trace of blushing, "well, you go ahead eat first~."
"Hmph, no shame…" Xin Yu sneered, and went on to say, "He can only bully us, Xue Han…"
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International Women's DayMarch 8, 2017
Wednesday marked International Women's Day, a day in which the world celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
I am pleased to say that women have made significant inroads in Connecticut. However, there is still progress to be made in regards to equal pay, paid family medical leave and access to health services, to name a few. We have to continue to move forward and fight for the basic rights of all women.
That is why, this year, we introduced the following legislation:
HB 5591: Requires employers to provide equal pay to employees in the same workplace.
SB 585: Requires health insurance coverage for breast pumps and improve protections afforded to women breastfeeding in places of employment.
HB 6668: Improves workplace protections for pregnant women.
SB 6212: Establishes a paid family and medical leave system in Connecticut.
SB 586: To: (1) Expand mandated health benefits for women, children and adolescents; (2) expand mandated contraception benefits; and (3) require the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Medicaid state plan to provide expanded contraception benefits.
I am proud to be supporting these bills and will continue to update you on their status going forward.
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The advice centres on BlackBerry 10.2.1, Google Android 4.4 and Chrome devices, with extra advice for iOS (iPhone and iPad) users.
The idea behind the guidance is to help organisations better understand and manage the risks associated with different devices as part of their normal risk management processes.
Interestingly, the CESG says that each platform's encryption and VPN usage should be areas that organisations need to be aware of and manage appropriately.
Chrome's VPN, in particular, has not been independently assured to Foundation Grade, and does not currently support some of the mandatory requirements expected from assured VPNs, according to the group.
Similar issues apply to the Android and Blackberry native VPNs, suggesting that the CESG may favour third-party paid-for VPNs.
Delving into the guidance reveals that the CESG advises that all data should be routed over a secure enterprise VPN to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the traffic - and to allow the devices and data on them to be protected by enterprise protective monitoring solutions.
"The VPN should be configured in always-on mode where possible," says the guidance, adding that particular attention needs to be taken with data-in-transit and data-as-rest protection - and the fact that users can run applications from unapproved sources needs to be addressed.
The guidance singles out Android VPN and encryption technology for subtle criticism, noting that Android devices do not use any dedicated hardware to protect data encryption keys.
"If an attacker can get physical access to the device, they can extract password hashes and perform an offline brute-force attack to recover the encryption password," says the CESG notes, adding that admins should only provision Android devices with locked bootloaders.
Commenting on the guidance, Mike McLaughlin, senior pen tester and technical lead with First Base Technologies, said the publication is a good move, especially for SMEs, many of whom lack the in-house expertise to deploy these technologies securely.
"This is great advice, especially when it comes to the VPN side of things. This is especially true with all Google services, as when you use a Google service, whilst it is free, you do pay in other ways. This means you must defend your corporate data using encryption and VPN technologies," he explained.
Check Point's UK managing director Keith Bird agreed, also welcoming the guidance, noting that mobile security is still an issue that many organisations have yet to address.
"In 2013, we surveyed nearly 800 IT professionals about mobile security and 63 percent of those that allow personally-owned mobile devices to connect to their corporate networks do not manage corporate information on those devices. Just 15 percent used Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools, and 8 percent used on-device secure containers," he said.
Scott Lester, a senior researcher with Context Information Security, said that the guidance forms part of the latest effort by CESG to improve the security of UK Government deployments of mobile devices, which combines their own research with assistance from companies including Context.
"While some of these devices do not fully meet the required security standards, implementing the guidance should at least improve the security of such deployments by mitigating some common threats," he explained.
Daniel Drummond, a technology consultant at Apadmi, a mobile specialist, told SCMagazineUK.com that the government's advice on securing its own remote worker's mobile devices is a good place for any corporation to start when defining and reviewing their own security policies.
"Android and Blackberry enterprise features are maturing and although there is still some way to go, they are suitable choices for workers in the field if secured appropriately. Chrome OS devices are only going to become more popular for workers in the field, with their strong enterprise features, low cost, and long battery life," he said.
"Securing these devices in this way is, and will continue to be, only a half-measure: user education is vital to ensuring information security. The most vulnerable piece is still the user, and without proper vigilance any of these security measures can be undermined," he added.


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Name: Tiffany Pedersen-Henry
Sport: Volleyball
School: Vista Murrieta
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Pedersen-Henry, a senior outside hitter who is headed to Yale, helped Vista Murrieta get its season off to an exceptional start. She tallied 17 kills and 21 digs to lead the Broncos to a five-set victory over Southwestern League rival Great Oak. Pedersen-Henry also helped Vista Murrieta advance to the championship match of the prestigious Dave Mohs Tournament in Orange County.


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You're probably still debating over whether New York or Philadelphia has hotter girls (vote here), but there is a baseball series going on between both cities, you know? We kid. Of course you know. That's not to say that you've been watching all the games though, no matter how sports savvy you try to act around your friends. In case you missed out, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys opened up Game 2 of the World Series last night with their NYC anthem, "Empire State Of Mind." The boys in blue might wanna get Hov on the bill for all their games, because they walked away with the win. Watch the performance above.
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