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See below what eco-design is, what the essential principles are, and what that means for us as Decathlon.
Eco-design means the production of goods and services that meet the needs of users and at the same time have the lowest possible impact on the environment and society.
A product is eligible for the eco-design label if it is at least 20% less environmentally harmful compared to the previous product. In the design phase, choices are made that reduce the weighted environmental impact by at least 20%. The designer can, for example, choose to use recycled material, another more sustainable type of raw material, or by significantly extending the life of the product. The environmental impact is determined according to a multi-criteria analysis.
What is a multi-criteria analysis? How do you compare the use of PVC with CO2 emissions? How do you achieve a single score for water pollution and climate change? Several forms of environmental impact are weighed in a multi-criteria analysis. By no longer using PVC in a product, the CO2 footprint for production can increase slightly, but the impact in the waste processing phase is greatly reduced. To be able to give one score for this, the environmental impact is determined by means of a score list. This analysis covers the entire lifespan of the product.CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF OUR ECO-DESIGNED PRODUCTS
We measure the environmental impact of our products to identify eco-design opportunities and at the same time guarantee the best quality / value for money for our users.
In 2017, 59% of our designers were able to analyse the environmental impact of their products. By 2020, all of our engineers and designers will be trained on circular design principles to improve recyclability, repairability and longevity.
In addition, we reduce the environmental impact of our products by using raw materials from responsible sources. Our goal is to obtain 100% of our cotton from sustainable sources by 2020 (organic farming, Better Cotton Initiative and recycled cotton) and to obtain 100% of our polyester from sustainable sources by 2021 (recycled, dope deyd, recycled & dope dyed).
For more information, visit our sustainable development page.
Today, 75% of our range of fleeces are produced with recycled polyester. Our target is for 100% of our fleeces to be produced with recycled yarn by 2021.
For these fleeces, we recycle plastic bottles that we transform in order to obtain a fleece fibre that always ensures the same level of technicality to the products.
Currently we recycle 39 million plastic bottles per year to produce our fleeces.
This Quechua duffel is made of polyester instead of PVC. PVC is a very durable material and is often used in products that require waterproof and wear-resistant properties. However, in the waste processing phase of PVC, toxic substances can be released that are very harmful to health and the environment.
Quechua therefore does not use PVC and uses alternative materials and smart design to guarantee service life and user benefits. Through extensive laboratory tests, Quechua gives this bag a 10-year warranty.
Organically-grown cotton, without GMOs, chemical fertilizers or pesticides
Organic cotton is grown without the use of chemicals. Organic farming methods have been specifically designed to reduce the impact on the environment. It helps preserve biodiversity and soil fertility, and reduces the risk of polluting groundwater tables.


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We've sourced high quality naturally active ingredients from around the world to create a cleansing lotion with naturally charged healing benefits and powerful cleaning power.
WASH | Daily Face Wash with Natural Ingredients
Daily Face Wash with Powerful Natural Ingredients
As soon as you open the box, you know we didn't just build a face wash. We designed an entire cleansing experience by treating your medicine cabinet as an extra part of your wardrobe. When you use this, you are wearing your best self, and the GREY Face Wash is the beginning of your preparation.
From the moment you open the box to the very last drop, GREY Wash leaves your face feeling fresh, healthy, smooth and energized. A light foaming gentle gel face wash that is suitable for all skin types. Mild cleansing will leave your skin clean without harsh chemicals.
Chamomile possesses many powerful skin properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and contains essential oils and antioxidants. Additionally, it's hypoallergenic and helps to reduce skin irritants by neutralizing free radicals.
Red Clover
Red Clover impedes the process of aging and helps to maintain youthful and vibrant skin. It also ensures appropriate skin thickness and healthy keratinization and vascularity of the skin.
Elder Flower
Elder flower is naturally anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, making it excellent for skin toners to help protect against premature aging and free radical damage.
White Willow Bark Extract
Willow bark contains salicylic acid, derived from salicin, which helps to fight acne and is an all-natural, gentle exfoliant. White willow bark helps to exfoliate your skin by sloughing off dead skin cells, making way for a fresh, bright and radiant skin.

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Wallarm Node — Version 2.10¶
Changes Highlights¶
- The loading mechanism for filtration rules was reworked.
Important: changes in the file permissions
The filtration rules format was enchanced.
- Selectors by the absence of value.
- Selectors by the HTTP request method.
Resolved a conflict between disabling attack types and vpatch implementation.
The support for the Prometheus monitoring system was added.
Metadata on whether the request was blocked is now saved.
Added an option to set up tags in the NGINX configuration file.
The directive wallarm_worker_rlimit_vmem was flagged as legacy.
The support for Debian GNU/Linux 7.x (wheezy) was discontinued.
New Method of Loading Filtration Rules¶
Previously, the LOM file was loaded into memory during the processing of the config file. To update the filtration rules, the NGINX reload was required.
Now the filtering rules are updated in the background mode, within a separate "cache manager" process, and there is no need to restart the NGINX workers.
Moreover, we changed the method for storing data in the memory. The results of the loading are cached into a file. Thanks to this, there is no need to reload the filtration rules each time the config file is updated.
File permissions
The user starting the NGINX worker processes must have read access to license.key, proton.db and LOM files.
When standard settings are in place, no additional configuring is necessary. However, if you use a custom NGINX package or run this service under a non-standard user, you will need to make the following changes:
When installing a new filter node, run
addnode --nginx-group ...to register it in Wallarm cloud
As for the existing installations, add to
/etc/wallarm/node.yamlthe following:
syncnode: group: ...
Changes in the Filtration Rules Format¶
We've added the ability to add rules based on whether a specified parameter is absent in the request. Positive rules are also supported.
It is now also possible to process the request depending on the request method (GET/POST/etc.).
The earlier conflict between the rules for disabling the attack type and the virtual patch applied to one and the same parameter was resolved.
Prometheus Monitoring Support¶
The directive wallarm_status now allows setting up metrics export in the Prometheus-compatible format.
The filtering node now saves data on whether request was blocked. This data is now available in attack view in Wallarm console.
In the NGINX configuration, you can now add additional information to each request in the key-value format using the directive wallarm_set_tag. This data is available for use in the postanalytics subsystem.
The directive wallarm_worker_rlimit_vmem is now rendered obsolete; its behavior is equivalent to wallarm_ts_request_memory_limit.
The support for Debian GNU/Linux 7.x (wheezy) was discontinued.


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Wii Yatani, from LAST EXIT, just told me about their latest work:
This is the new papervision website for creative agency McCann Erickson developed by Last Exit New York. The site displays floating assets representing a selection of McCann NY's creative output. Rolling over these thumbnails draws connections between related assets, Selecting one will bring that family into a new layout. A further selection will play/preview that piece. In the bottom left, you can select work by media or client and drill down to specific works. IN the top right, you can change the display configurations from random to a grid arrangement and also toggle to and from full screen mode.
Be sure to check it out here: http://mccannny.com


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"Lounge at Cinevox: Beat plucks a series of lounge-influenced instrumentals from the vaults of Cinevox Records, an Italian record company that has specialized in soundtracks for many decades. Lounge fanatics will be happy to know that much of the material on this disc is either previously unreleased or making its first appearance on compact disc. Much of the material presented here has a jazzy swing to it: "Bakenda Beat" layers freewheeling sax and piano solos over the throb of a tight rhythm section, and "Up to Date" is a furiously paced track that lets percolating horns take the lead over a rat-a-tat backbeat from the drummer. Other cuts pursue a psychedelic pop style: "La Cosa Buffa" is an organ showcase paced by some mellow guitar riffs, while "2968" is a positively unhinged tune that piles fuzz guitar riffs and squealing brass atop a throbbing, echo-laden drumbeat. Precious little here fits the easy listening tag, but the occasional cut gives the listener a breather: "Supermarket" is a mellow track that sets some groovy organ soloing to the rhythms of a gently funky bassline, and the elegant closer, "C'Era Una Volta Un Motivo," juxtaposes yearning strings and peppy horns over a light jazz beat. The problem with Lounge at Cinevox: Beat is that its selections often sacrifice melodic content in favor of just creating a mood, and this might cause non-lounge fans to quickly lose interest. Despite this problem, most of the cuts keep things short and sweet (only "Unknit" overstays its welcome), and the disc maintains a solid lounge-y groove throughout. As a result, Lounge at Cinevox: Beat is a solid pick for European lounge enthusiasts." [AllMusic]
Fine 60's & 70's Italian lounge music of Piero Umiliani, Carlo Savina, Augusto Martelli,Carlo Rustichelli, Giorgio Gaslini, Gianni Ferrio, Ennio Morricone… Some real cool funky fuzz & organ sounds. Say… Dig !!!


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Vox Lux, Dec 7
Chameleon-like actress Natalie Portman never ceases to amaze her fans, and with Vox Lux, we can expect more of the same. Directed by Brady Corbet, Natalie plays an eccentric pop star with a badass hairdo who experiences unexpected success. Screened at the 75th Venice International Film Festival to a raving praise, the film also stars Jude Law and Raffey Cassidy.
Mary Queen of Scots, Dec 7
Said to be the first proper film about Queen Mary of Scots, the historical drama stars Saoirse Ronan as the eponymous queen and Margot Robbie as her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Directed by Josie Rourke, the film is based on book Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy.
Mary Poppins Returns, Dec 19
Chim Chim Cheree, folks! This December, prepare to watch the much-anticipated sequel of the beloved Mary Poppins. Staring Emily Blunt as the magical English nanny, Marry Poppins Returns tells the ongoing tale of the Banks children, Michael and Jane, who are now living on Cherry Tree Lane. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Walters, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, and original cast-member Dick Van Dyke will be seen among the supporting cast.
Milly & Mamet, Dec 20
A spin-off of Ada Apa Dengan Cinta, Milly & Mamet will tell the lives of the two beloved characters in their new marital journey. Opening on December 20, the romantic comedy is directed by Ernest Prakasa and will star Sissy Priscillia, Dennis Adhiswara, and Julie Estelle, among others.
Aquaman, Dec 21
And the year ends with a superhero film! DC Comics' Aquaman is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited films in our list. Played by Jason Mamoa, the full-length feature flick follows Arthur Carry, the King of the Seven Seas, who leads his people against his half-brother, Orm. The James Wan-directed film will also star Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and Nicole Kidman.
See also: 7 Best Places In Jakarta To Get Handicrafts And Souvenirs For Your Loved Ones


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Risk to Employee Allows Job Denial, Supreme Court Rules
On June 10, 2002, in yet another victory for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), the Supreme Court unanimously upheld an EEOC regulation, which states that an employer may choose not to put a disabled employee in a job that would pose a direct threat to the employee's health or safety. The plaintiff was an individual with Hepatitis C. His employer denied him a job after the employer's physician stated that working around solvents and chemicals might exacerbate the plaintiff's condition.
The plaintiff had successfully argued to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that a direct threat defense is permitted under the ADA only if the threat is to the health or safety of others, such as employees or customers, in the workplace. In reversing the 9th Circuit, the Supreme Court discredited the plaintiff's argument that the regulation was "paternalistic." The Court noted there was a difference between "workplace paternalism and ignoring specific and documented risks to the employee himself, even if the employee would take his chances for the sake of getting a job."
While the decision provides employers with a firm defense to certain types of ADA claims, it is not a license to engage in speculation concerning whether or not a job would put at risk the health of any particular disabled applicant or employee. The key to the defense is making sure there is specific objective evidence that the job in question does present a significant risk of harm to the employee.


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Fast facts
Diploma or above
- – Bedford Park
3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes
- 2020: $11,400
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- – July
Explore accounting with a global market finance focus.
Prepare for a career in accounting or finance with an introduction to the technical and practical realities of the global marketplace. This degree will prepare you for a career in accounting and is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. It provides core studies in a range of business-related topics. You will learn fundamental business concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios, developing analytical skills vital for roles in accounting and business analysis.
A Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Advanced Leadership) is also available to high-achieving students.
Diploma or above
3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes
Why study Accounting at Flinders
Extensive opportunities exist for Flinders accounting graduates across the globe. They will have a strong multidisciplinary focus giving them a competitive edge in the international marketplace.
This degree is accredited by Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). It satisfies the admission requirements of professional bodies such as CPA Australia, CAANZ, and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
First year
A typical first year may include:
Second year
A typical second year may include:
Third year
A typical third year may include:
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
Flinders has a series of international exchange links that give you a chance to study part of your degree overseas, from a short-term three-week study tour to a yearlong exchange at any one of 80 partner universities around the world.
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call 'personal enterprise skills' – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Choose your preferred course.
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Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that's right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:
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This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don't meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
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Customization Contest #48
In honor of some new horror movie remakes coming out like IT and Cult of Chucky, I want to have a horror movie themed customization contest.
Horror Movies
1st Place @Renie
2nd Place @Liesa
3rd Place: @Cannabis
Let's give everyone a round of applause for what I believe is the best customization contest ever!
Entry 1 - Dead Rising @Amethyst
Entry 2 - The Slender Man @Cannabis
Entry 3 - House of 1000 Corpses "Captain Spalding" @SheOfTheEnderworld
Entry 4 - Call of Cthulhu @InsertUsername
Entry 5 - Freddy Krueger @Renie
Entry 6 - Frason vs Jeddy mash up @Trapezeo
Entry 7 - Carrie @Liesa
Entry 8 - Dracula @chalseyks
Please review the full rules here!
Donated by: @SheOfTheEnderworld
3 Steam Codes
Donated by: @Amethyst
Peophin Transmogrification Potion
Donated by: @chalseyks
Claim your prize here and then please PM the member who has the prize you would like to claim, @Renie then please tag the next person in this thread!
The first place winner will receive this exclusive award:


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It's Your Ship
I'm a business partner – when you need one.
Run your business with a clear sense of direction. I work alongside next-generation entrepreneurs to strengthen and grow their business. This is practical, real-world stuff. Set a course for your company and navigate true.
The Voyage
I act as a Zen Ambassador and Negotiator.
Cultivate clear communication around time and money – with vendors, employees and your awesome clients. I understand the Zen of client interaction and often work directly with my partner's clients. Learn everyone's needs and expectations up front, rather than discovering it along the way. When you know what people's actions are going to be, you can be more efficient and creative.
Fearless Wayfinder
I cross-pollinate ideas and solutions.
As an equity-free partner, I help entrepreneurs take action on their ideas. With multiple clients in different industries, I'm free to be fearless, straight-up and blunt.
Fair Winds at Your Back
I understand your business.
Hailing from a family of successful unconventional entrepreneurs, my eclectic background ranges from competitive figure skating to managing a multi-million dollar financial services company. I earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Design from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
I formed The Laughing Phoenix, Inc. in 2005 to help entrepreneurs kick ass.
My range of experience helps me understand vastly different businesses and working styles. I bring humor to the process. We often forget and take this WAY too seriously.
Ports of Call
I travel between several worlds.
Running a business isn't for the faint of heart. I work with entrepreneurs who run their businesses full steam ahead. They refuse to fit into a niche and are continuously pushing boundaries.
Some of these Kick-Ass Rebels include:
As The Crow Flies
I'm located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Mountains. Ocean. World-famous boardwalk. Vampires. A close neighbor to Silicon Valley and San Francisco. It's an awesome place to live and work.
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we're fortunate to be in the epicenter of the new business economy. This economy is led by business innovators who are nimble and bold – ready to change when their current methodology no longer serves them or their company.
I rarely pass up the opportunity to talk to someone interesting. You never know where it will lead. Do you have something really cool happening? Hail me.


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Vesta Turns
The Dawn spacecraft took this series of views of asteroid Vesta. We are fortunate to have meteorite samples of Vesta, blown off in some cataclysm. Vesta rocks show signs of melting, as if born in a volcano. What caused pieces of Vesta to be blown off is a mystery. Scientists have suggested a nearby supernova explosion, but such a catastrophe would have affected other bodies such as Earth.
A minor planet like Vesta could also be home to a tiny Black Hole. This dwarf planet would have formed around the singularity like a pearl around a grain of sand. The Black Hole would be too tiny to swallow Vesta, but the small amount it did eat would make the interior warm. A Black Hole could make Vesta volcanic, even sending some pieces hurtling into Space. Vesta contains tiny clues to the formation of our planet Earth.
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FROM AROUND Edgewater
News from Care for Real Reviewed by Edgeville Buzz on July 7, 2011 .
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News from Care for RealJuly 7, 2011 / By Edgeville Buzz
We invite you to comment as Edgeville Buzz's GUEST. We review all submissions before they go live on our site. We encourage civil dialogue. Posts must adhere to our comment policy and we reserve the right to delete posts/ban users for instances of inappropriate language, bullying speech, character defamation, spam, etc.


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4248 Claremont Street, South Yarra
Made To Live
Across a 21 level landmark tower, a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom residences and 2 and 3 bedroom penthouses have been purposefully made for more. More space, more natural light, more storage and more top-end inclusions set 42–48 Claremont Street apart from the rest.
Plus Architecture have brought their award winning design approach to life, using a distinctly modern shape and vertical articulations to distinguish the development and its intent.
Live at Claremont Street and you're invited into Melbourne's inner circle. South Yarra is the glamorous centrepiece of a diverse lifestyle precinct that draws the city, St Kilda's seaside and Prahran's eclectic streets into the fold.
Life in South Yarra is made to order. It's all about the good things in life and you're invited to stay. There's a sharp focus on good eats all day long.
South Yarra lights up when the sun goes down and you won't have to wait for the weekend. Dinner can take all night and barflies have endless options.
Famous for fashion, Chapel Street's traffic stopping style is an annual feature on the international runways of New York, Paris, London and Milan. From lust-worthy couture pieces to off the rack street wear, a myriad of upcoming and well-known names are part of a neighbourhood addicted to style and life's little luxuries.


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Vinod Khlosa has already made it clear Silicon Valley will be at the forefront of automating health care. He made waves last year by saying that 80% of what physicians do can be done as well or better by a computer.
I can't fault the premise that diagnoses and interpretation of studies and prescription of therapies are soon to be carried out better by computers than physicians. Now making headlines is the famous IBM supercomputer Watson. The former Jeopardy champion is being trained at Sloan-Kettering and The Cleveland Clinic.
In Silicon Valley and other centers of innovation, investors and engineers talk casually about machines' taking the place of doctors, serving as diagnosticians and even surgeons—doing the same work, with better results, for a lot less money. The idea, they say, is no more fanciful than the notion of self-driving cars, experimental versions of which are already cruising California streets.
Of course, it will be a generational shift to accept such automation without significant human interface. But such will come. Such is coming. As well, I feel pretty safe that my job as a surgeon as safe for a while longer.


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The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I feel the giddy anticipation of a wide-eyed child as I take in the aroma of my fresh-cut Frasier fir and watch the mesmerizing dance of a hundreds of twinkling colored lights. Why is it, then, that I just can't seem to get in the spirit this year?
I seem to have hit a minor rough patch on the holiday road. I know that part of it is the sadness I always feel when my brother and his family pull out of the driveway after our annual Thanksgiving visit to head home to Florida. As I get older, I really feel the pain of separation more. There are some things that only those who've known you forever can comprehend. Inside jokes, family dirt, and a truly warped sense of humor that not even a spouse can relate to. I'm in my happy place when my brother is with me.
Usually, though, I perk right up when I realize that the festivities of Christmas are right around the corner. I have enough distraction with the decorating and the shopping to forget any momentary sadness I feel when the relatives leave. Right now, though, I just have kind of an odd sense of emptiness. Perhaps the events of this past year have made me unable to appreciate the superficial things like I used to. Family has become everything, and I feel their absence acutely.
I've been making plans these past few weeks. As some of you know, I've been toying with the idea of finally opening a chiropractic office. As I sit and look at my 5 year-old daughter tonight, I have major second thoughts. She is so little and so precious, and these days will fly by. Before I know it, she'll be wanting to spend all her time with friends and snuggling with mom will be ancient history.
There's a big part of me saying that I need to slow down and savor these moments on so many levels. It seems that I'm always running in my life. Running late, running toward the next goal, running to an appointment. I'm constantly behind and feeling pressured to do it all. I never just stop to enjoy the moment and truly live in the present tense.
Nobody is guaranteed a long life, but those of us who have survived cancer must learn to see time as a gift. I may live another 40 years or I may live 5. There is no crystal ball to tell me, and I'm not sure I'd want to know anyway. I do know that if I had only 5 years left, I wouldn't look back and wish I had spent more time starting a business or attracting new clients. I would wish that I had listened to that little nagging voice telling me to run outside in the sun barefoot and bake gingerbread men and play dress-up with a little girl who will savor those memories for a lifetime.


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Achievements are awarded for accumulating credit for various activities in game. Some achievements are fairly easy to accomplish. Other achievements will take considerable time and effort. Achievements reward you with Drachmas, Units, and/or Resources. Once you have completed an achievement the achievement icon will be highlighted in green and you may see a pop up advising you of your accomplishment. You do not have to accept your rewards immediately and can instead save them for a more opportune time. If you wish to save them, simply close any pop up screens and continue playing as normal. To accept your reward you can either click claim reward from the pop up or navigate to the achievements screen and click any achievements that are marked as awarded. Rewards are credited to you immediately after accepting. Any units you receive will be placed directly into your acropolis to prevent them from being lost immediately to battle. There are six categories of achievements with three or four achievements each as detailed below.
These achievements are for building or upgrading items in your city.
|Daedalus - Interface Buildings Constructed. This achievement does not count decorations or fortifications. This achievement is earned fairly quickly. Level 5 Reward is 5 Macedonian Cavalry and 1 Scroll of Wisdom.
|Theseus - Fortifications Built. This is an easy achievement to complete but requires Drachmas to do. Level 5 earns you 20 Mounted Peltast.
|Pygmalion - Décor Purchased. This is an easy achievement to complete but requires Drachmas to do. Level 5 earns you 20 Myrmidons.
These achievements are for Hero summons and for collecting tribute items around your and your friends cities.
|Chiron - Heroes Summoned. Another easy achievement as all Hero summons on your city by yourself or another count. Level 5 rewards Spartan Promachos.
These achievements are for producing military units.
|Hector - Light Infantry Units Purchased - Counts both market purchases and trained units. Level 5 rewards 25,000 of each resource.
|Achilles - Cavalry Units Purchased - Counts both market purchases and trained units. Includes scouts. Rewards Drachmas.
|Ajax - Heavy Infantry Units Purchased - Counts both market purchases and trained units. Level 5 rewards 20 Agema Horseman.
|Phaethon - Phalanx Units Purchased - Counts both market purchases and trained units. Reward Drachmas.
These achievements are for various player interactions and agreement updates.
|Odysseus - Agreements Updated - Time consuming and expensive. However, you will generally earn this in the course of the game. Rewards you with Macedonian Cavalry.
These achievements are for the gathering of resources.
|Midas - Resources Collected - Counts all Grain, Bronze, and Timber. Counts all incoming amounts of resources regardless of their source. Level 5 requires 10,000,000 resources. It takes a while but rewards 20 Spartan Promachos.
|Tantalus - Grain Collected - Similar to Midas but for Grain only. Level 5 rewards 20 Spartan Promachos.
|Sisyphus - Bronze Collected - Similar to Midas but for Bronze only. Level 5 rewards 50 Agema Horseman.
|Cyparissus - Timber Collected - Similar to Midas but for Timber only. Level 5 rewards 50 Mounted Peltast.
These achievements are for PvP accomplishments and for placing in the top ten each week.


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Library Staff
Deb Kern,
Questions about anything and everything library-related.
Jane Lyle-Jaworski
, Circulation
Questions about overdues, lost or damaged books,
books you have on hold or have ordered through InterLibraryLoan.
Matt Atwood,
Questions about programs for children or adults or arranging class visits.
Kathy O'Shea , Circulation Assistant
Tim and Tracey Rogers , Custodians


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Wyclef Jean
Sun Life Stadium
September 3, 2011
Better Than: Being president of Haiti. Or at least, that's what Wyclef tells himself.
The last Super Saturday concert I went to after a Florida Marlins game at Sun Life Stadium, the lead singer of KC and The Sunshine Band pulled out his best impression of Rush Limbaugh being forced to do karaoke at a nephew's Bar Mitzvah.
After Saturday's soggy contest against the Philadelphia Phillies was delayed two hours, I didn't exactly have high hopes for Wyclef Jean's post-game gig.
But if the former Fugee, dubious philanthropist, and wannabe president was supposed to phone this one in with a few songs from his upcoming album and then return to an apartment that one only imagines is plastered with oil paintings of himself gloriously blasting on a vuvuzela in front of a Haitian flag, he didn't get the memo.
Because of constant drizzle, the concert was moved from its usual field position to the dreaded Gate F, a concrete outdoor nook under an overhang. Most fans were cordoned behind metal barricades, with a loose crowd allowed close access to a stage.
These no-frill environs seemed to make Wyclef want to channel his inner 8 Mile -- despite being introduced on stage by a guy named DJ Petey -- launching into a frenetic and intimate, if kind of comically self-important, show that saw him running into the crowd and playing a guitar behind his head.
We also learned that Wyclef still misses the Fugees. Backed by a nine-person band including an effervescent back-up singer, Wyclef started the show with his verse from "Ready or Not". At another point -- before jumping into "Fu-Gee-La" -- he informed us: "Lauryn Hill is right now at Rock the Bells in New York," which seemed a little strange considering that Lauryn Hill probably wasn't busy pinpointing Wyclef's location that night.
A toothy and lithe belly dancer stole the show from Wyclef during his solo rendition of that Shakira staple "Hips Don't Lie." He perfomed a remix of Lil Wayne's "A Milli." ("By the time I'm 60, I'm a see a trillion/And I'm a give it all back to the Haitian children.") He brought out his little sister Melky Jean to belt out Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come", and yeah, she packed a lot of soul into that lament: "I was born by the river..."
Wyclef also romped through "Sweetest Girl" -- with the hook "I'ma tell you like Wu told me/Cash rules everything around me" -- which was originally recorded with Akon and Lil Wayne. He gave a context-less shoutout to Busta Rhymes. He brought his friend Mecca aka Grimo -- don't you hate rappers who have aka as part of their name? -- up on stage to rhyme. And at another point, he searched out a wannabe emcee ("Part the sea!" he declared) in the crowd to freestyle.
When the young rapper had a lackluster first attempt, Wyclef chided him, and the kid seemed incited, ending a second string of off-the-dome rhymes with: "Who asked you, Wyclef?"
If it sounds like a hell of a schizophrenic set, it felt like one too. With all the shout-outs and homages and phantom collaborations, Wyclef -- who made several references to his presidential bid -- was more of a diplomat than a musician.
The surprisingly long show ended, of course, with Wyclef playing "Star Spangled Banner" on his electric guitar.
A little silly? Yeah. But he gave us a true show instead of going through the motions and climbing into a chaffeured SUV, so we owe him some gratitude for that.
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Thomas E. Durkin, age 82, Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband of Margaret (nee O'Brien), loving father of John (Grace) Durkin, Daniel (Lisa) Durkin, Mary Beth (Tom) Andres, Michael Durkin and Kathleen (Vinny) Durkin-Mirabella; dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Johnny, Maggie, Lucas, Kevin, Michael, Sarah, Emily and Meaghan; dear brother of Jack Durkin and Margaret O'Connor; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 P.M. Funeral Monday 12:15 P.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park to St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church Mass 1:00 P.M. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101 would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708 429-3200
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Avalon Saturdays - Kim Petras Concert After-Party w/ TWiN
There's really not much to say in the description for this night.
The name KIM PETRAS sells itself. We are the concert after-party. Enough said. This night is gonna be lit!
It will be a sold-out night. Get your tickets in advance!
TWiN is in the house serving the beats. It doesn't get better than this!
We've got a great track record with ceblebs making guest appearances after their shows, so let's just see what happens! In the meantime, we've got an incredible drag show lined up for those of you not able to attend the concert! You better believe there will be Kim Petras songs performed during our drag show this night!
Doors 10pm / Drag Show 10:30pm / Dance Party 11:30pm
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Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC) is an integrated health and counseling center at Clarkson, whose mission is to empower students to become active participants in their physical health and mental wellbeing, while supporting their pursuit of academic and personal goals.
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On Tuesday, July 2, the Shops at Atlas Park officially opened the Center Green, a 10,000-square-foot area especially designed for events. The Center Green is the heart of the overall redesign planned by Macerich, which is bringing new retail power to the property with the new additions of Charlotte Russe, Forever 21 and Boom Zone.
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All 13 of them. I have completed a total of 76 squares and used the first ball of pink I have. I have crocheted 23 sqares from one 50g ball. I have 11 colours and 3 balls of each. I plan on crocheting 2 balls of each colour which will giove me 1 ball for sewing together and a border. Hope this will be enogh as I don't want to be buying any more stash as life changing plans have been made and I NEED to downsize craft supplies and save money if they are to come to fruition.
I am ashamed to say that last week I did not make any squares at all which is why I wasn't joining in. No real reason why no crochet done exceept life. It just distracts for our hobbies at times. How very annoying of it!
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We are co-chairing the 2019 La Londe Conference on Consumer Behavior and Communications, scheduled for June 4th through June 7th, 2019. We are very honored and excited to announce that our keynote speaker will be Page Moreau, Faculty Director of the center for Brand and Product Management and the John R. Nevin Chair in Marketing at the Wisconsin School of Business (University of Wisconsin-Madison).
Professor Moreau is a well-respected scholar in the areas of creativity, consumer learning, and innovation. We are very much looking forward to her keynote address, and wanted to get the word out so you can start thinking about what you might submit for the conference
Call for Papers!
the submission deadline for the 2019 La Londe Conference Marketing Communications and Consumer Behavior has been extended to January 18, 2019.
This decision has been made responding to the request of researchers interested in taking part in this conference. The articles submitted on time will be sent to the blind review process in order to provide feedback as soon
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Scribble Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Scribble Media)'s postnoon, first compact afternoon newspaper of Hyderabad, which is the first-of-its-kind afternoon English daily in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad introduced its e-paper from Sunday May 27, 2012.
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There was a vacation. There are no photos! My Hero and I, his mom, Dream Boy and a friend all headed to Grand Cayman for 10 days of doing absolutely nothing. My Hero read lots of books, the guys did some scuba diving, and we ate yummy food. Mom and I sat on the deck and stitched in the morning. Our afternoons were spent on the beach reading and knitting. It was fabulous!
The first thing I did when we got home was make a mini quilt. (I hadn't even unpacked my suitcase or tackled laundry!)
I've always been a huge fan of the knitting clubs that sent yarn and a pattern several times a year, but I'm way behind on those projects! So I decided to join some quilt clubs this year. This Mini Club is from Westwood Acres. The kit included fabric, batting, backing, and binding. Everything I needed to complete the project was in the package. So I promptly changed the background. I've never done anything with low volume prints before. I really like it!
The next big excitement after our vacation involved a wool rug! We bid on a wool braided rug at an auction for our school last fall. I was able to pick out the colors, so I knew what I was getting…..sort of. The beautiful lady that makes these rugs is in her 80s. What an amazing person she is.
This rug ended up being 7 feet x 9 feet. Isn't it amazing? I almost cried when I saw it. This will be an heirloom piece that I'll treasure for the rest of my life!
All of her rugs are made from old coats purchased at thrift shops, most of them purchased at the end of the season, so nobody wanted them! She used 24 coats in this project.
I had such a fabulous time visiting with her and her sweet husband. I enjoyed their sense of humor, their positive outlook on life, and our discussions about God and His goodness and provision through all of life. It was a fabulous day all around.
And then there is my goofy son! And nephew and brother in law. They decided on the last day of winter that it would be a good idea to go wakesurfing.
That would be Dreamboy. The water temp was probably 36 degrees and the air was 39 degrees. If you look at the background between the boat and my son, you'll see piles of ice. Five guys surfed, and I think they were out there for almost 2 hours. They all said it was a blast. I about froze standing on the shore taking pictures.
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In this all-new cinematic re-telling of the legend of The Mummy, directed by Alex Kurtzman, military man turned thief Nick Morton (Tom Cruise) and his partner in crime Chris Vail (Jake Johnson), along with a British officer of Cultural Heritage named Jenny Halsey (Annabelle Wallis), stumble upon a tomb buried beneath the desert of the Middle East that contains an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella) who is ready to reclaim her destiny in a way more terrifying than any human can imagine. And once she is set free, she will stop at nothing to reclaim her stolen kingdom and ascend to her rightful place as pharaoh.
During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actor Courtney B. Vance (who plays Colonel Greenway, a career military man tasked with keeping Nick and Vail in line) talked about what he enjoys about the film's roller coaster ride, the impossible task of keeping Tom Cruise in line, what he admires about the movie star, what a female Mummy brings to this story, and why he didn't watch monster movies as a kid. He also talked about the experience of working with director Wes Anderson, who he calls a perfectionist, on the animated feature Isle of Dogs, and whether he and his wife (Angela Bassett) might ever work together on a Ryan Murphy series (he played Johnnie Cochran in American Crime Story, and she has been in American Horror Story).
Collider: Is it fun to be the guy tasked with keeping Tom Cruise in line?
VANCE: You know that's an impossible task! We take it with a grain of salt, and it's tongue in cheek. As I get off the helicopter, I say, "You're supposed to be a hundred clicks from here! What are you doing here?! What are you guys doing here?!" I know the obligatory line of bull he's going to give me about what happened. As we're walking and talking for 300 yards, he's giving me these lines and I'm like, "Yeah, right! Let me give you another scenario." But you can tell, with he and I and with Jake Johnson's character, we've been down this road before and I've heard these stories. It's like, "What are you telling me? You're telling me another lie?!" And then, before you know it, we get slapped and here comes the real story. You love it! You know what's happening and you know that some action is going to come. It's beautiful. I love the conceit. I love the homage to the previous Mummy movies. But this is a Tom Cruise reboot, so you know it's something special!
When the possibility of being a part of The Mummy and helping to kick off the Dark Universe for Universal came your way, what was your immediate reaction? Was it something you were game for, from the beginning, or did you need to read the script and see just where they were going with this first?
VANCE: All I needed to hear was that it was Tom. I'm a huge Tom Cruise fan! I've watched all his movies, from Risky Business on. I saw his journey into these franchises that he does, and he does them better than anybody else. You know what you're going to get. Not that the movies aren't different, but you know that whatever he attacks and whatever he takes on, he's going to become a master at it and of it. You know that if it's a Mission: Impossible movie, you're not going to see the same thing as before, but you know that he's got to top himself in whatever the world is. With whatever is going on, you know it's going to be an absolutely amazing action flick. The thing that is most amazing about [The Mummy] is that he and Alex Kurtzman, the director, and the whole team have added on to the story, and it's so layered and deep now. On top of the action, you want to go back and see it again because when you're talking about it with somebody, they mention something and I go, "Oh, I missed that! I didn't get that! Really, that happened?! When did that happen?!" You're all comparing notes about what you remember, and then you've got to go back and see it again and watch it closely. I saw it for the first time by myself, with the publicist, and we were sitting in a small screening room in London, watching it in 3D, and it was like I was in the movie theater with 100 people. It's thrilling! It's like a roller coaster ride. I was so glad I wasn't in the Zero G scene with the plane because they did that 64 times, up and down and up and down. That's his face, as the plane is going to the ground. I was like, "How did they do that?!" It's just amazing!
Because there are going to be many more monster movies to come, in this Dark Universe, do you have one that you're most excited to see? Do you have a favorite of the monsters?
VANCE: You know, I wasn't into the monster thing. And our parents didn't let us watch a lot of television growing up. We had Disney on Sunday nights, and at 8:30, they were like, "Turn it off! Go to bed!" When we were going to school in third grade, our friends were talking about that and we'd pretend and be like, "Oh, we saw that! It was great!" But, we didn't see nothin'! I'm going to catch up now! I remember Boris Karloff and all of those kinds of movies, but we weren't allowed to watch them.


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Daughter of Anacleto González and María del Rosario Trujillano. Tertiary in the Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Shepherdess (now known as the Congregation of Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood) in 1900. Nun. Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.
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The annual COSIPLAN Activities Report has been published. It includes a detailed analysis of the state of regional infrastructure.
Not only do unnecessary divergences resulting from a lack of standardization create barriers to trade between the EU and the United States, they also affect global regulations. The text analyzes the case of the TTIP.
A recent World Economic Forum document has found a virtuous relationship between trade liberalization and economic competitiveness.
Most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean could improve their integration into the global trade system by incorporating a certain degree of processing and differentiation into their products.
How much do you know about regional integration and trade? Find all the answers here at INTrivia
This article is a brief summary of the main activity in the field of trade policy in Latin America for the period between December 2015 and the third week of January 2016.
As the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN/IIRSA, INTAL manages and updates the physical integration agenda for Latin America. These data displays show the main results for 2015 (in Spanish).
Fact sheets provide a detailed map of integration and regional trade through interactive displays and brief conceptual explanations of the different topics covered.
Interviews with government officials, academics, and leading world experts on major trade-related topics and the future of regional integration, and educational videos to help you learn more about the issues. In this edition of INTAL Connection, we show how important physical integration is for development.
Crude oil exports from the US have been banned since the energy crisis of 1973. Oil prices are at their lowest point since 2008, and the market anticipates that they will continue to fall.
The Russian deputy prime minister, Arkady Dvorkovich, has said that his country is open to discussing the creation of a free trade zone with Hong Kong.
Chile's senate has passed the Pacific Alliance trade protocol, an instrument that will immediately liberalize 92% of trade between the member countries of the bloc.
In the first quarter of 2016, the MERCOSUR wishes to exchange offers with the European Union (EU) as part of the negotiation process for a free trade agreement.
In the context of the most recent MERCOSUR Summit, authorities from Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay have restated their commitment to the regional integration process for the construction of bioceanic corridors by means of a joint declaration.
By meeting international standards and completing reviews, countries that become OECD members are seen as potentially more attractive recipients of foreign investment. The accession process takes at least a year.
The presidents of Mexico and Argentina met at Davos and agreed to strengthen bilateral trade.
The spread of the Zika virus, the need for coordinated regional action, and the consequences of the slump in commodity prices were the main topics of discussion at the forum.
Climate change poses a serious threat to those living in the Caribbean. Latin American leaders argue that developed countries should continue to be at the forefront of the quest for funds to mitigate climate change and prevent disasters.
The European Union is seeking to negotiate with Colombia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding what Brussels considers to be discriminatory measures against alcoholic beverage imports from the EU.
Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru will eliminate tariffs on almost all tariff items that encompass industrial goods.
The document signed by the two countries aims to increase bilateral trade by reducing trade barriers and developing a positive agenda.
The Bolivian Ambassador to Peru announced that binational negotiations are at the evaluation stage, with technical, administrative, and financial factors being assessed, but that there is no deadline for the completion of this.
The government of the Dominican Republic announced that it is making progress towards the eventual elimination of tariffs on agricultural products, as part of the commitments taken on in its agreement with Central America.
During President Enrique Peña Nieto's visit to Dubai on January 18, 2016, 13 bilateral cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed.
The governments of South America are making cooperation efforts in order to improve the region's connectivity. However, financing remains one of the greatest obstacles to implementing infrastructure.
Latin America's physical integration is vital to its development. Logistics, transportation, and energy, air, and rail integration are some of the areas that make up the 593 projects in the COSIPLAN-IIRSA Project Portfolio. The main advances in regional infrastructure in 2015.


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Surya Food & Agro Ltd. was incorporated in November 1992 and commenced its commercial operations of manufacturing & selling of biscuits under brand "Priyagold" in October 1993. Over a period, we have established strong manufacturing capabilities and have invested substantially in developing consumer preference for our products. Our trademarks / brands "Haq Se Maango" & "Priyagold" have emerged as one of the most powerful brands in the FMCG sector. We are committed to invest in brands, manufacturing capabilities, deliverables and distribution strength.
We have three plants located in Greater Noida, Lucknow & Surat. We also outsource some of our requirements to another plant located in Hyderabad. Our capacities have reached 1,50,000 MT p.a., which along with strong brand building and distribution capabilities have enabled us to command a sizable market share in the biscuit market despite competition from well-established players in the industry.
After establishing our foothold in biscuit industry, we continued to adopt strategy to identify and commercialize profitable growth opportunities by leveraging established brand and distribution network. Following this strategy, we diversified into manufacturing of "fruit juices" through our wholly owned subsidiary "Surya Fresh Foods Ltd." in January 2006. The manufacturing facility is located at Greater Noida, U.P. We have consciously invested in creating markets for fruit juices and have established brands such as "Fresh Gold" & "Treat".
Both the brands are also well established and have penetrated into the fruit juice market aggressively by commanding considerable market share. We have also forayed into the aerated fruit drink segment with the launch of "Fresh Fizzy."
We are also aggressively marketing our products in institutional category. Presently our products viz. biscuits and fruit juices are supplied to Airlines, Hotels, Railways, Canteens Stores Department (CSD) and organized retail outlets.
We are also diversifying into manufacturing of "chocolate and toffee & candy" through our wholly owned subsidiary "Surya Processed Food Pvt. Ltd." at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where various fiscal benefits are available.
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I am proud to announce that I will participating in Extra Life again and just like last year, I will be leading a small team of awesome Extra Lifers to a goal of $1500. In the last three years, I've managed to raise nearly $3,700 for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals based in Reno and Las Vegas, and that makes me so proud and happy to be a gamer. If you are not familiar with the program, gamers from all around the world play video games (most for 24 hours straight) with the goal of raising donations for a children's hospital of their choice. ALL proceeds go these hospitals. There are many children who benefit from this program as they suffer from illness, injury and other ailments. Every little bit helps.
For 2015, I will again be livestreaming my event and much to the enjoyment of my Twitch followers, I will be playing horror games (titles TBD). Also note that every donation of $15 or more made to my page or to my team's page will automatically enter you into a raffle for some cool prizes. In previous years, I've given away game codes, video game action figures, Rooster Teeth gear etc… At a later time, I will post up specific prizes that you can win.
October also happens to be my birthday month, so reaching my goal is a very special birthday wish for myself. In lieu of presents, I encourage all my friends and family to donate to my page instead.
I'm very excited to be participating in this event again, and I hope you will come along for the ride. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, joined my team, and shared my page. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and I love all of your faces.
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Package of cheese tortellini (19 oz) – I use fresh, but frozen would work too. Just make sure to follow the instructions listed.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1/8 tsp of nutmeg. Heat through but DO NOT BOIL. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat. It's better fresh – leftovers don't taste quite as good with this one.


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World economy expected to grow by 3.0% in 2016, slowest annual growth rate since the 2009 recession
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research's forecast of world output growth this year is unchanged at 3.0 per cent – the slowest annual growth rate since the 2009 recession. World growth is expected to strengthen to 3.2 per cent next year and 3.6 per cent in 2018, but to remain slower than before the […]
- The National Institute of Economic and Social Research's forecast of world output growth this year is unchanged at 3.0 per cent – the slowest annual growth rate since the 2009 recession. World growth is expected to strengthen to 3.2 per cent next year and 3.6 per cent in 2018, but to remain slower than before the global financial crisis.
- Downside risks to the forecast include economic downturns in the advanced economies that central banks may lack ammunition to counter, as well as financial instability as a result of low and negative interest rates. These point to a need for more balanced policies to promote expansion, with fiscal policy playing a greater role.
- With trade growth in recent years already reduced to half its pre-crisis rate, action to resist protectionist pressure and to promote further progress with international economic integration is vital.
In the advanced economies, growth has generally remained mediocre. International repercussions of Brexit have thus far been limited to the effects of a further fall in sterling. In the United States, recent data have been mixed: the appreciation of the dollar since 2012 has remained one restraining factor and political uncertainty ahead of the elections may have been another. In the Euro Area, there has been no progress since the spring in reducing high unemployment. Even where unemployment is low – notably the United States, Japan and Germany, as well as the UK – limited wage pressures raise questions about the true tightness of labour markets. Inflation has remained below targets, by wide margins in the Euro Area and Japan. Inflation is closer to target in the US, and the Fed is widely expected to raise rates in December for a second time in the current upturn.
The performance of some key emerging market economies has improved: deep recessions in Brazil and Russia are easing, with inflation falling towards targets. The gradual slowing of China's GDP growth seems on track, but a rise in credit expansion has added to financial risks.
One set of risks that has increasingly come to the fore concerns monetary policy in the advanced economies. The scope for easing monetary policy further is limited. It could pose increasing risks to financial stability, including by threatening the profitability of banks. In addition, central bank asset purchases are increasingly constrained by limited availability of suitable assets. A further, developing, preoccupation as the economic recovery matures is that low interest rates could leave inadequate ammunition for central banks to counter recession if it were to strike. These considerations point to the need for more balanced macroeconomic policies, including expansionary fiscal policy in many cases and structural reforms that boost demand as well as potential output.
Risks related to the threat to the internationally open global economy arising from the advocacy of protectionist, nationalist, and inward-looking policies, including by 'populist' politicians, have lately gained increased attention. This is occurring in the context of already slowing expansion of international trade and finance. Growth in the volume of world trade since the global financial crisis has been half the average rate of expansion during the previous three decades, and has barely matched the growth of global GDP. History carries many examples of economic prosperity being stymied by defensive, inward-looking policies, and action to resume progress with international economic integration is vital.
Iana Liadze, Research Fellow at NIESR, said "With our forecast of world output growth unchanged for this year at 3 per cent we are witnessing the slowest annual growth since the 2009 recession. Even if world growth strengthens to 3.6 per cent in 2018 as we expect, it will remain slower than before the financial crisis. Low interest rates and the limited availability of suitable assets for central banks to purchase suggest the scope for easing monetary policy further is limited. As long as this situation persists it will be up to other arms of macroeconomic policy to minimise the effect from any future recessionary shock."
Source: National Institute of Economic and Social Research


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Small Dog, Big Hero: Dog Alerts Neighbors When Owner Collapses
Good Deed Makes Missy A Good Dog Indeed
Remember those Lassie movies where Lassie managed to not only hop a plane, train or automobile to alert the authorities of any impending crisis, but also provide the actual GPS coordinates of said calamity to the authorities? Well, it appears that Missy the Dachshund has figured out how to do just that!
Charles Mitchell was working in his yard last week in the Oregon wine country town of Yamhill when his neighbor's dog, an 11-year-old dachshund named Missy, scampered up and refused to leave. Mitchell told little Missy to go home, but she refused.
"I told Missy to go home, but she wouldn't move," Mitchell told the News Register. "She didn't move until I started to follow her, and then she kept looking back to make sure I was coming." He realized something must be wrong, because Missy never left the yard on her own and always stuck close to her owner, Charlie Burdon.
Upon following Missy to her house, Mitchell found his neighbor and good friend, Charlie Burdon, had collapsed inside his home. Phone calls ensued and the police chief arrived with paramedics and Burdon, who had suffered an attack of vertigo, was taken to the hospital and is recovering.
Now that's impressive! Let's hear it for Missy – the quick-thinking wonder wiener dog! Learn more about other heroic small dogs in history at Small and In Charge – Your Guide to Small Dogs at AnimalPlanet.com
ps. I am fairly certain that if I ever lay helpless on the floor, my dogs would most likely commence licking my face and then retire to their favorite sunny spot for a power nap. How about you – are your hounds heroic…or…. not so much?
Article reprint courtesy of Animal Planet's The Daily Treat with Janet McCulley


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It's that time of year again! We've already had to start turning our furnace on at night because it's getting so cold. Now we're lucky if there are a couple of hours in the afternoon where it's warm enough to open the windows! I can almost hear my poor hair, skin, and nails starting to dry and crack! I fear it's going to be another long winter. But luckily for my hair, skin, and nails, we have an ally in the fight against winter dryness – my trusty humidifier!
Humidifiers produce water vapor, which increases the overall humidity levels in the air in your home. Using one can be especially helpful during the winter, because it helps offset the dry heated air coming from your furnace. A humidifier can help keep your skin and lips from drying out, and help reduce symptoms of cold, cough, allergies, and other common wintertime conditions.
But as beneficial as these little machines can be, they can actually harm your health if not kept clean. The warm, moist conditions created by your humidifier can cause bacteria and mold to form. If the water tank isn't cleaned, your humidifier can spread that bacteria and mold around your home! So in order for your humidifier to be a help rather than a hindrance, it's important to keep it clean and sanitized.
Since I'll be dragging my own humidifier out of the closet this week, I thought it would be a good time to share some general tips for keeping it in healthy, working order. (While these guidelines work well for me, it's always a good idea to refer to the cleaning instructions provided by the appliance manufacturer.)
General Guidelines For Humidifiers
- Empty and refill the tank every day. Always fill it with clean, filtered water to keep mineral deposits from forming in the machine.
- Clean and disinfect your humidifier at least once a week.
Cleaning Your Humidifier
Unplug your humidifier. Remove the filter (if your machine has one) and rinse with cool water. Some chemicals can cause permanent damage to filters, so it's best to just refrain from using any cleaning products on it. Set the clean filter on a towel and let any excess water drip off.
Remove the water tank. Inspect the base of your humidifier for any mineral deposits, or areas with mold or mildew. To clean these areas, use scrub brush or an old toothbrush dipped in white vinegar. Repeat the scrubbing process a second time if necessary, then rinse the areas thoroughly.
Disinfecting Your Humidifier
Once you have cleaned the humidifier, you can disinfect it with the help of bleach (or hydrogen peroxide, if you prefer). Fill the water tank with water, and add one teaspoon of bleach or hydrogen peroxide per each gallon of water. Gently swish the solution to coat the tank evenly, and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Put the humidifier back together, fill the tank with cool water and resume regular use.
Related: 30 Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide You'll Want To Know About
Just as an interesting "FYI," I recently read that indoor humidity levels should ideally be between 30-50%. Most homes heated to 73 degrees have a relative humidity closer to 15%, which is 10% lower than the typical humidity of the Sahara Desert! So get that trusty home humidifier out, give it a good cleaning, and use it well this winter!
Your home and your health will thank you!
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Faux Pho No…really…I made something…I'm just not quite sure what it is! I had originally planned to make Faux Pho (recipes from Epicurious, FoodJaunts, and Bon Appetit — although Bon Appetit makes ramen even sound pretentious — ) but best laid plans…I ran to the … Continue reading
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Ramen and Egg
I wasn't quite sure what to call this. It's kind like Pho, but not really, and it's so much better than just regular Ramen, but I decided to keep it simple. You know how they say women should have one … Continue reading


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Why the Left Never Learns (Part 2) - Mother Instinct GONE WRONG
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On MARK MY WORDS I discuss how the American Right will win:
1. Abandon FAILED AND INCOMPLETE STRATEGIES:
- Classical liberalism, libertarianism, tolerance, civic nationalism, full-franchise democracy
2. Analyze HOW THE CIVIL WAR WILL PLAY OUT
- I advocate peaceful separation; outside of that, civil war in America is certain
3. Explain the SOLUTION:
- Separate forever from the Left
- Separate nations, including a white supermajority nation (like a white version of Israel or Japan)
- Leftism-proof and corruption-proof (parasitism-proof) government (propertarianism) featuring no no usury/debt-slavery, no third world immigration, no affirmative action
In other words, the salvation of Western Civilization.
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Nuts are one of natures perfect foods, seriously, they are! They have a good balance of fat, protein and carbs. Most nuts are very low carb, in fact. However, there are two common "nuts" that need some clarifications from a LCHF point of view.
Cashews: these can be eaten in moderation as a "sometimes" snack because they are the highest in carbohydrates.
Peanuts: these are not even nuts. They are LEGUMES (think beans!). Legumes are not allowed in a LCHF diet because they are higher in carbohydrates. Sure, less than cashews, but still higher than nuts.
Acceptable LCHF nuts are: Almonds, Brazils, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Pecans, Pinenuts, and Walnuts.
Why, with such a great variety of nuts, would you even consider eating peanuts? This has been an argument I have had many times. Sure, peanuts are cheaper and peanut butter is a staple in a lot of homes, but almond butter tastes so much nicer! and it is healthier! You can also use Almond flour in place of white or wheat flour. And Macadamia nuts crushed make a great mock "graham cracker" crust.
Anyway, if you want to stick closely to the LCHF WOE, you have to ditch the peanuts/butter. If it is the only sustainable protein/fat you have in the house, eat it until you can get almonds/butter and other nuts. It definitely won't kill you, it will just keep you out of ketosis.
Note: nuts should be consumed in moderation!