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Welcome to your Weekend Reading, a roundup of my favorite stories, blogs, videos and more from the past week. If you’re new to the list, what you can expect is a mix of theology, politics, and fun everyday life stuff. Basically, I sort through all the stuff out there so you don’t have to.
Let’s start with a rather fascinating story about how one solitary little college student accidentally found herself in the way of a bunch of big companies working to redefine a political-geographic area for better tax reasons. They were trying to draw new political boundaries with zero voters…unfortunately they missed one. It’s actually quite amusing no matter what your politics are!
Video number 8 came out this week revealing more of the sin and corruption behind Planned Parenthood’s sale of human body parts – sometimes for upwards of $75 per body part. And after the protests from earlier this week, John Piper wrote a very thoughtful blog on his observations after attending one such anti-PP protest.
When we moved to our new house in NW Columbus last year, Kate and I often went back and forth about our motivation for moving. We had been living in a very “edgy” neighborhood, had our home ransacked, continually had drugs sold in front/back of our home, and even had gun shots fired in our front yard. But ultimately we loved our neighbors (Danny had an endless supply of candy and kindness for our kids) and our home (components of which were 47% Lowes, 40% original, 13% unrecognizable), and our move was motivated by wanting to be near our church, and the people we were ministering to every week. This week Kate sent me a very thoughtful blog from Pastor Nick Nye that is worth reading if you’re thinking of moving in the near future.
Remember the Oregon couple who had their business devastated by activist judges after refusing to bake a cake for a gay wedding? Ya, those people are now baking cakes (out of their home, mind you) for dozens of pro-LGBT organizations around the country to show them what love looks like. It’s a pretty cool story.
In my position as a political operative and christian, devoted to my family and ministering to others, I’m often asked about how politics and religion mix appropriately. One of the questions I get from time to time is, “Is it appropriate for Christians to be involved in politics at all?” or from sort of the opposite end of the scale, “Can we expect christians to actually make effective changes in government?” This week there was a decent piece of writing from Phillip Holmes on this subject, and I suppose its coming at the matter from that latter perspective. I like that he quotes Nancy Pearcey – find her seminal book here.
Best of WSJ – a commonsense editorial from the Wall Street Journal on how reaction to Tim Cook’s email re: Chinese sales of Apple products (to Jim Cramer) is overblown. If you’ve been following the news at all, you’ll know that the stock market plummeted on Monday, mostly because of concerns over the Chinese economy. Also, they had an interesting piece on how women’s soccer is taking flight in Iran, of all places.
Powerful Article of the Week: Challies linked to a short post by Matthew Holst aimed at addressing men who look and lust at women. As he sits in Starbucks and notices all the men “checking out” women around him, he’s driven to write a few things for men to consider. Check it out here.
Timely, provoking blog this week, addressed to Christians, on the matter of organic food, essential oils, and all, well, “non-essentials”. I’m the first to admit that our family buys organic, uses essential oils, and homeschool our kids. So if you’re looking to stereotype us, that ought to help a bit. But the aim of this article is really good, namely it aims at the pride of people who spend all their time and energy evangelizing for what, at the end of the day, are really non-essentials.
And, in case you hadn’t noticed my obsession with the DG website this week, here’s one last blog post that was worth reading by David Mathis. Mathis writes about Fasting for Beginners. This one really convicted me, and beyond that I found it helpful as well.
I don’t even know what to think about this new offering from Amazon…order TP right from the porcelain throne (h/t Ben F).
That’s it – go enjoy your weekend!
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Malibu Towne is spread over 180 acres of prime freehold land and enjoys all the practical comforts expected of a modern day township. The grand entrance of Malibu Towne and the initial drive into the township is unique in itself, inspiring within you, a feeling of awe and excitement at first sight. The township was launched in the year 1994 and is currently home to over 800 families.
Designed along the lines of a typical American gated community, Malibu Towne has been built on the strict fundamentals of providing a serene surrounding enriched by extensive green areas, several culde- sacs ensuring no traffic flow through, multi-tier security system to ensure peace of mind and, last if not least, a clean environment. Malibu Towne charms you with its style and beauty in plenty.

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April 2017 in Newbies Demo Area - for those who want to test the waters!
this is me of 3 weeks practice, i'm very nervous to sing and it shows when i try to let go.
at the end of the video i tried singing close to you by the carpenters maybe i could get some pointer or tips? should i try being more loud?
any pointer would be great, also how does weekend warrior excise segay into real singing?
It was really good to hear the pitch and strength and brightness in your lah vowel improve over the three weeks. I could definitely hear the difference between the first one and the last one. It would be good to hear your other vowels as well.
Make sure the first note of every scale is the same note Ken is on. On some of the exercises you aren't on the right note until the last note of the scale. At other times you start out with Ken and are right on the correct notes throughout the exercises. Be sure to listen actively, and ensure you are on the right notes to begin with.
You might want to stop the scale with the pause button and make sure before you go on that you are on the right notes, then proceed.
On your song, make sure you wait for the time. You are singing lines before they have arrived in time.
You drift around in pitch on your song. When the song starts to go up, you drop down in pitch and lose your place. You can either go up into head voice for the high parts, or you may need to get a lower version of the music tracks so that you can keep it all in chest voice.
Getting scales or lines of a song to work right requires making sure the first note is right. It's hard to recover if you get tripped-up on the very beginning.
Don't be afraid or ashamed. We all have to work through these things in order to get a hold on our voice. We all start somewhere. We find our place, and little-by-little, as step at a time, learn one thing and then another, and start putting the pieces together.
Learning to get the scales right from start to finish will help you to later get songs right from start to finish. The scales teach us to maneuver our voice past those places that get higher, where we don't know what to do. It teaches us what to do. So start with the simple things. Make small improvements, and move ahead one step at a time.
Some of your scales, where you were on-track and listening well, were quite good. Parts of your song were good. Your voice has a nice sound. You just need to learn more about control and how to operate your voice. You'll get there.

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If you've got moles, rats, mice, wasp nests, fleas, bees, ants, rabbits, woodworm or birds causing you problems... we can help you. Call today on 07742 071 090.
SORRY TO DISAPPOINT YOU; CURRENTLY, THERE IS NOT A TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE FOR THIS AREA.
Welcome to Pestforce Ashford, Bexhill & Hastings in Kent!
Bees and wasps everywhere at the minute!
All other vermin & pests including ants, moths, insects, beetles, woodworm, flies, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders and more.

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DON'T LET PAUL SEE THAT GUYS BIKE! HE CAN'T FIT ANOTHER ONE IN HIS HOUSE!!!
I hope you took lots of pics. We're gonna need to schedule a special RBC meeting at David's w/ lot's of wine!
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One 2006 Mitsubishi Canter 4×4 4.2 litre diesel fitted with 2000 litre tank booms, flood jets and hoses.
One 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 4.2 Diesel Ute fitted with 1000 litre tank computerized boom fitted with gun and hoses.
One 2011 Nissan Navara 4×4 fitted with twin automated electric reel devoted to gun spraying, kerb and channel.
One 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso 4×4 4.5 litre diesel fitted with 2000 litre tank booms, flood jets and hoses.
One 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso 4×4 4.5 ltr diesel fitted with 2000 litre tank booms, flood jets and hoses.

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To apply for a specific studentship please visit our studentships page and click on the title of the project you wish to apply for. Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of the project description.
What is the difference between an ordinary PhD and one obtained from the ICB CDT?
The ICB CDT not only focuses on the science that needs to be undertaken during a PhD but also trains students with the core transferable skills that many members of industry and academia deem post graduates are lacking, that would make them imminently more employable. For more information on our transferable skills programme please visit our transferable skills page. The ICB CDT also trains their scientists to become multidisciplinary. This does not mean that students knowledge and skills are diluted, it means that students who are already strong in a physical discipline will be able to apply their knowledge to biological problems, having been trained in this extra area.
I am a non-EU student, can I still apply for the a CDT studentship?
You can still apply, however you will not be eligible to receive any funding or bursary, i.e. you will have to self fund. To find out the cost of self-funding for these courses please follow this link.
I would like to find out more information about a specific project or studentship. Who can I contact to find out this information?
If there are contact details attached to the studentship or project please feel free to contact the academic involved. Otherwise, please email ICB Admin and your query will be forwarded to the most relevant person.
I have a background in biochemistry/pharmaceutics/biology. Am I eligible to apply for an ICB studentship?
The aim of the ICB courses are to train physical scientists, i.e. chemists, engineers, mathematicians and physicists to work on biological problems. Therefore if you have a biological background we will be unable to offer you a place. This also applies to most biochemists and pharmacists. However, if you have a pharmaceutics or biochemistry degree which contained more than 50% physical science we may consider your application. With your application, you will need to send a breakdown of the modules in your undergraduate degree for consideration.
I am interested in applying for one of your studentships and have a physical sciences undergraduate degree, however I have already completed a Masters degree in a biological based subject. Will I still need to complete the MRes year?
Of course you can still apply and it is unlikely that you will have to complete the MRes year. The decision as to whether the MRes year has to be undertaken will be made by the ICB directors and Board. To help facilitate this decision it would be best if you submitted a breakdown of your MRes degree with your application.
Where is the ICB Centre for Doctoral Training based?
The ICB CDT is a virtual centre, and as such it has many bases in and around London. It's main centre i.e. where the ICB office is situated is at Imperial College London’s South Kensington Campus.
What is it like to live and work in London?
For information about living and working in London please visit Imperial's Living in London info pages.
I am a company/recruitment agent interested in making contact with the students at the ICB. How do I go about this?
The ICB is always very happy to try and promote career prospects for our students. If you are a company or a scientific recruitment agency wishing to pass on information to our students, then we are more than happy to try and arrange seminars/speaker slots for you to present to our students. If you wish to arrange a meeting or simply send information please email us.


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"Demi Sec 1er Cru" is assembled in the same manner as the usual "brut 1er Cru" variety. The technical difference between the two wines is that a higher dose of sugar is added to the "Demi Sec"version at the end of the fermentation process when replacing the remaining yeast at the top of the bottle with new wine . The wine then requires several months of rest, so that the added sugar mixture can create a harmonious and well-balanced wine.
Maison Louis Brochet is located in Ecueil, south of Reims, but the vineyard also includes areas of Montagne de Reims which is classified as Champagne " Premier cru " . To avoid any misunderstanding, it should be mentioned that Maison Louis Brochet recently renamed from earlier Champagne Brochet - Hervieux . Only the name has changed , the winery is still a self- standing family-owned winery which is situated on some of the most qualitative Champagne areas. It was in 1944 that Hervé Brochet and Yvonne Hervieux formally created the vineyard , but today it's the grandson Louis who is in charge of the vineyard's 17 hectares of land together with his sister Hélène. The Champagne production is done completely independently, solely with grapes from the vineyard and the wine is made according to the family tradition by the family's two own oenologists . Chardonnay grapes are blended with Pinot Noir in its own way, creating great wines with a lot of personality . A vineyard to explore for the discerning and interested champagne enthusiast!
A pale golden yellow color, extremely small and beautiful bubbles that create an elegant and creamy string in the glass. Generous aromas of white fruits (apple and pear) and vanilla with hints of bakery. The palate is round and soft, but well balanced with a healthy and fresh finale. Excellent to drink with meals like a warm goat cheese sandwich with honey or also to all kinds of desserts. Ideal as a drink to fruit cakes of various kinds.


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This course is a hands-on introduction to object-oriented programming using C#. Students will design, implement, test, debug, and document programs, using the Microsoft Visual Studio integrated development environment. Topics include control structures, arrays, data types, exception handling, I/O, objects, inheritance, interfaces, networking, threads and databases.
(Weekly) Computing with C# and the .NET Framework, 2nd ed., by Arthur Gittleman. 2011. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
(Supplementary) Head First C# by Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman. 2013. O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Rev Dr Cliff Bird, Regional Coordinator, Pacific Programs Relief and Development, Uniting World, was Theological Consultant at the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion conference, Fiji June 2017, explored the concept of globalisation in the Pacific as it relates to contemporary mission and development.
Viliami Kiola, who is training fo the Roman Catholic Priesthood at the Pacific Regional Seminary, Suva, gave this paper at the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion conference, Fiji, June 2017 exploring the history of Roman Catholic Mission in Tonga.
Rev Marie Ropeti, Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, presented this paper at the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion conference in Fiji, June 2017, exploring her journey of ordination as a Presbyterian and encouraging other denominations to ordain women.
Professor Alec Ryrie considers the history of the Protestant missionary movement, in particular in South Africa, Korea and China.
Andy Lord considers the subtle ecclesiology, generated from contextual Anglican mission, by Simon Barrington-Ward, General Secretary of the Church Mission Society 1975-85, who was later Bishop of Coventry.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Recife, Brazil, 24-27th April 2017.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Recife, Brazil from 24th - 27th April 2017.
A Seminar of the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion project, given by the the Revd Dr Lydia Mwaniki at Durham University on 23rd November and Lambeth Palace on 24th November.
This book review from Sindhu Joseph, of David C.I. Joy's book 'Overlooked Voices: A Postcolonial Indian Quest' explores a book that searches for the native voices that stood firmly for the freedom and emancipation of the people of God in India during the British Raj.
This review has also been published at Bangalore Theological Forum, Vol. XLVII, No. 2 (December, 2015).
A Seminar of the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion project, given by Elizabeth Joy, at Lambeth Palace on 11th October 2016 and Durham University on 2nd November 2016.
In this paper Daniel Jaya Jhayya proposes a new theological paradigm for mission and ecumenical dialogue.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Bangalore, October 2016.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Bangalore, in October 2016.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Bangalore, October 2016 by Dr Muthuraj Swamy.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference held in Bangalore in October 2016.
On 7th October, Bishop Graham gave a lecture at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome on Evangelical-Roman Catholic Dialogue on Mission, 1977-84: Insights and Significance.
Missional Church: more a theological (re)discovery, less a strategy for parish development.
Edward Prebble looks at what 'Missional Church' really means - is it best understood as a theological concept?
This article was first published in Colloquium: The Australian and New Zealand Theological Review 46, no. 2 (Nov 2014).
This article by Dr Santha Kumari Jetty looks at the work of the Church Mission Society among the people of Coastal Andhra in India in the later half of the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries.
A seminar of the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion project, delivered by the Rt Revd Dr Graham Kings, Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion, on 16th June at Durham Cathedral and 13th July at Lambeth Palace. With responses from Steve Muneza (Durham Cathedral) and Pervaiz Sultan (Lambeth Palace).
This is a draft of a chapter that has been accepted for publication by Oxford University Press in the forthcoming book The Oxford History of Anglicanism, Volume III: Partisan Anglicanism and its Global Expansion 1829-c.1914 edited by Rowan Strong due for publication in 2017.
A paper from the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion Conference in Cairo, April 2016.
Consultant to the Mission Theologian, Thomas Creedy, offers some reflections on a stimulating lecture given by Dr Anna Robbins to the faculty, students and friends of London School of Theology. Exploring the theme of collective repentance and implications for reconciliation, this lecture offers a profound challenge to the Church, particularly in the West, but with potentially global and institutional implications.
This article from Dr. Zachary Guiliano considers Revd. Dr. Wonsuk Ma's stimulating paper from the recent seminar, and asks questions of theology, mission and unity for the global church.
Graham Kings, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Mission Theologian, is reaching out to the church’s ‘Global South’, writes Bess Twiston Davies.
This article is reproduced with kind permission of The Times newspaper.
The faith background of Graham Kings and the priorities of the post of Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion, published originally in Anglican World, the magazine of the Communion and republished with permission.


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Our PTA leaders are here to help everyone get involved. We value the opportunity to have a positive impact on the learning experience each child at Northside receives. Contact us at northsideptach@gmail.com.
I am excited to be leading the PTA this school year, supporting our teachers and staff and helping all of our Navigators succeed! I am the parent of a second grader as well as a Northside alumni, and I look forward to building upon the work our PTA has done in past years, making this school year a great one.
Hi! This is my third year at Northside Elementary, and my second year on the PTA board. I have two children. I have a rising second grader and a two-year-old! I hope that you can join the PTA! Whether you have two hours a day, or two hours this year we need you! We need help to support our teachers, and to enrich our children’s experience at Northside!
Hello! I’m so happy to continue to be a part of the PTA and to support the Navigator Nation. I have a son in 5th grade and a son who is a recent Northside graduate. My family has been with Northside since it opened its doors, and we’ve been honored to be a part of its growth and success. Join the PTA and help us continue to build the school community and enrich our students’ learning experience!
I’m a proud parent of a 1st Grade Navigator and am thrilled to work more closely with the school and help in any way I can. That starts with my focus on the financial health of the Northside PTA, working to ensure that we have the funds to support growth in every student and teacher in the ways that meet their needs.
Hello! I am an excited parent of a rising kindergartener I have loved being a preschool parent at NES for the past 2 years and I look forward to joining the K-5 world here at Northside. As a teacher myself in the district, I can’t wait to help build a great relationship between the PTA and the Northside staff and community.
Thank you for considering joining our PTA, we work hard to make sure the PTA supports the needs of our students, teachers, and school. If you have any questions or comments, please contact one of the PTA administrators, we look forward to working with you!


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Katy Craig Ltd brings you jewellery for men, women and children. Whether you want to treat yourself or buy a gift for a Birthday present, Christmas, Valentines or special occasion. If you prefer the long-lasting strength of surgical grade stainless steel or have a love for real hallmarked silver and gold then we’ve got something to suit every budget! Please note that pierced jewellery is non-returnable due to hygiene.
UNISEX 316L surgical stainless steel with gold plating and brass detail. Would make a great gift.

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Explore the Deep Bali in the Private Tour!
Bali Activity Paddy Land Rover Tour by an activity company in West Bali, brings you a great opportunity to experience the nature and traditional life in Bali. You will drive up to Jatiluwih in the northern area after visiting Tanah Lot Temple and a tile factory. Request as many stops as you want for photo shooting during the tour ! * The tour will be by private paddy land rover.
* The admission fee for Tanah Lot Temple is included but not the offering.
* Making stops on the way is not accepted same with other activity tours.
・Visit Batu Bolong and the garden. you can walk to the front of the temple in the low tide to have baptism.
・The village has natural clay which is a material for tiles. You can watch the process of making a tile.
13：30～14：30 Arriving at restaurant near Jati Lui.
* The pick-up time will be final in booking. The tour is about from 8:00 to 16:00.
11：20～13：30 Driving to the north from Pejaten Village and going through the many villages, jungle and rice terraces.
* Visiting hot spring might be skipped in the tour of Land Rover + ATV due to the time schedule.
* For children (Age 5-12) does not cover for insurance. Please join with parents.
* You will get wet and dirty in ATV Ride , please bring change of the clothes.
Picking-up by land rover with a logo of Paddy Adventure. Visiting Tanag Lot Temple in the morning is recommended because the air is very clear. You can go to the temple by walking on the rocks in the low tide. Baptism is available by giving offerings.
Batu Bolong Temple next to Tanah Lot Temple is also a beautiful place to visit! Visitingh a clay roofing tile factry which is run by a local family. Sticky read brown sand is a material to make the tiles. They use dried coconuts skins as fuel.
Carving a traditional design. Bali has 3 terms for rice planting. It is not rare to see planting and harvesting rice at the same time. Take a breake one with mineral water and a light meal!
Don't forget to bring a camera to take the greatest views! Arriving at restaurant in the open air in the afternoon. You can see the nature view from the restaurant.
Lunch is Indonesian buffet. The lunch includes 2 soft drinks or 1 small bottle of beer. Stopping by a local hot spring called Belulang before going back to hotel.
How many people can fit in 1 land rover?
Can I take photos in the middle of the tour?
You can request as many stops as you want at your favorite places!
What views can we see in the tour?
The land rover goes through jungle, tropical rainforests, and small roads surrounding rice terraces which regular vehicles cannot drives in.
Will the tour be cancelled when it rains?
It is possible to be held.
Lunch buffet including 2 drinks (Coke, Fanta, Coffee, Ice Tea or Mineral Water) or 1 small bottle of beer at restaurant which is owned by Paddy Adventure.
It seemed interesting so I joined this tour and it’s not so different from car rental. I could enjoy nature and viewed Balinese people walking with baskets on their heads like I watched on TV.

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Who does not want a flat belly? The answer is, everyone. How to reduce belly fat is one of the most common question asked by people around the globe. Moreover, the extra body fat acts as a gateway for several severe diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, blood pressure and it also increases the risk of cardiovascular issues. So, why not take a stand against it and take a pledge to reduce belly fat?
The key to being fit and healthy is not only reducing the belly fat but also in maintaining the body shape. According to certain studies, frequent changes in weight will leave a negative effect on your health. People constantly look for the tips which could help them to reduce belly fat. There are different ways in which one can lose weight without cutting out essential nutrients and food from your diet.
Focus, patience and believe in yourself will help you to attain this target. Try to include these tips, exercise and food item in your daily routine to reduce belly fat.
Trans fat is a different name of unsaturated fat found in some food items which is scientifically proved unhealthy for the body, especially for the heart. It increases the risk of heart diseases and also disturbs your body shape. You can check the food ingredients which are mentioned on the container or the packet of the eatables you are buying. Avoid food which contains these fats, They often come with the name of hydrogenated fat.
Your stress level might be playing a major role in your increased body fat. Stress eliminates your physical movement, thus, results in gaining weight. When in stress, your body releases a stress hormone which is considered as one of the reasons for your belly fat. Indulge yourself in any physical activity or an extra activity which pleases you like singing, dancing, craft, etc. Try to hang out with people you admire or have fun with. Eat healthy food such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Start thinking positive about your surroundings.
It might sound contrary, but, sleeping enough is very important for your health. It also reduces your belly fat. Not only enough sleep but, quality sleep is important. People suffering from a sleeping disorder such as sleep apnea are prone to gain weight around their body. You are suggested to consult a doctor if you are felling any of such symptoms.
Keeping the above tips in mind is beneficial for you to reduce fat but, Exercises are additional and very crucial to lose weight and to stay in good shape. There are many exercises which help you to burn the extra body fat stored in different parts of the body. Some of these exercises are mentioned below.
Running or walking are both considered to be effective in losing weight. They not only help in shredding the fat from your stomach but also from other parts of the body. These physical activities burn out the extra fat stored in your body which brings you a good shape with reduced body weight.
This exercise helps your lower body reduce weight. Your abdomen and thighs and hips could be the parts of your body which might result in losing a few pounds. It helps in burning the calories and fat.
Cycling is one of the best cardio exercises considered countable to reduce belly fat. It is also beneficial for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. It helps in increasing heart rate.
Other than the above-mentioned tips and exercises, a person is supposed to take proper care of his diet and its contents to make sure of his proper health and weight loss. Diet contains all the essential nutrients such as minerals, fiber and vitamins which are healthy for the growth of the body. Healthy food also boosts up the metabolism of the body which also counts in weight loss. Try to consider these healthcare tips and endorse them in your life if you want to be fit and reduce your belly fat.

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In August of 2018 Luis Javier Hernandez the Mayor of Villalba Puerto Rico traveled to Hoboken NJ to meet with Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and City Council President Ruben Ramos Jr. Mayor Hernandez described the conditions of his city after Hurricane Maria and the challenges he is faced with. Mayor Bhalla decided to adopt Villalba, Puerto Rico as Hoboken’s sister city and committed to help them by donating 3 police cars and 360 bullet proof panels to be used with their bullet proof vests to help his police force. On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 the city council unanimously voted to donate 3 Hoboken police cars and 360 bullet proof vests to the city of Villalba, Puerto Rico to help rebuild their fleet.
In addition to the police equipment Director Leo Pellegrini, The Puerto Rican Culture Committee, Hoboken High school Hispanic club, More4amore, and Joe Branco decided to collect used kids soccer and baseball equipment to send to the boys and girls of Villalba Puerto Rico. With the help of the Hoboken Community we collected a lot of equipment.
The Rotary Club of Jersey City will be handling all the logistics to help ship and deliver all 3 police cars, vests, and kids sporting equipment we have been collecting over the last couple of months.
We are having a fundraiser on Monday, February 11th at Texas Arizona in Hoboken. We are having this event to bring awareness to our mission and to raise money to assist with some of the transportation costs associated with the donation of these items to Puerto Rico.

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Ice Caves – Háfjall ehf.
Looking for our Summer 2019 program?
Our winter program this year is focused on ice caves. In addition to half- and full-day tours throughout the ice cave season, we also invite experienced travellers to join us full-day scouting trips. From family friendly outings to extra early starts to capture the sunrise from an ice cave, anything is possible!
Although we have extended our ice cave program into April, accessibility beyond mid March is highly dependent on weather conditions and may be limited to small parts of the ice caves, require advanced glacier techniques (rappelling and ice climbing), or not possible at all.
Late season tours require above average fitness and are only possible as full day excursions.
An easy to moderate, three- to four-hour tour exploring one of the more easily accessible ice caves in Vatnajökull. Ideal for travellers with limited time who prefer the advantages and flexibility of a private tour.
A moderate to difficult, full-day expedition to a remote ice cave. The longer, possibly technical access hike makes this the perfect choice for adventurers and photographers who seek the solitude of a less visited environment.
A difficult to expert level, full-day scouting mission. Join us on our remote exploration trips to evaluate the condition of known ice caves and possibly discover new ones!
This tour requires above average fitness and glacier competence.
A camera. A tripod can be helpful in the darker corners of ice caves!


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Come to Geevor, the largest preserved mine site in the country. Experience the conditions that miners endured and see the machinery and tools that they used to win tin from the ground.
Explore the Hardrock museum with its interactive displays, oral histories and a cinema.
Enter the Dry were you can experience the atmosphere of the change room and read the about the jobs men were required to do.
Walk down through the surface processing plant and see the machinery that separates the tin from waste rock.
On the way up from the mine make sure you visit the Holman collection and imerse yourself in artifacts and recreations from a bygone age.
Start or end your visit by sampling the homemade fare in the warm comfort of the Count House Cafe.
The shop has a large range of gifts,books and jewellery.
Rising majestically, the relics of former mining can be seen amidst the stunning cliff top scenery just a short walk away from Poldark's Wheal Leisure!

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So, I have finally gotten around to publishing Lindy through Lulu.com. There is a hardcover format, a trade paperback format, and a free ereader format as well, so hopefully there will be something for everyone. You can find them at this link if you are interested in a copy.
I will also take this opportunity to thank everyone who read along with the story as I posted it, those who took the time to proofread it and offer comments, and those who encouraged me along the way. I also want to offer a special thanks to Dave Humphrey, who typeset the whole thing in LaTeX and made it presentable for me.


text: Mention the name Dickey Betts and the words "no introduction necessary" come to mind. Raven Records presents Bougainvillea's Call: The Very Best Of Dickey Betts 1973-1988, 17 tracks and 77 minutes of powerful, emotional music and truly astonishing guitar playing and singing. Best known for his work with the legendary Allman Brothers Band, Betts also pursued a productive and successful solo career. This multi-label collection, culled from four solo albums, two compilation sets and the Allman Brothers' classic "Ramblin' Man" is a 'must-have' for any fan of Southern roots music. From the unique blend of country and bluegrass of his debut, Highway Call (1974), through the loose bluesy drive and sure-footed country-rock of Dickey Betts & Great Southern (1977) and the deep-fired Southern boogie and New Orleans soul-rock of "Atlanta's Burning Down" (1978) on to the blistering guitar attack of "Pattern Disruptive" (1988), this remarkable multi-label compilation displays Betts at his absolute best. Throughout, his guitar playing is the main attraction: ringing and biting, yet always melodic, soulful and heartfelt.

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When starting your own supplement company there are a few different options out there but it can be hard to know which option is the best or even which one is within your grasp. There are three basic methods used to start a supplement company.
While custom making your own supplements gives you the most opportunity to stand out, it’s also the most expensive. Custom supplements have very high minimum order quantities (MOQ) which means that one order alone will cost thousands of dollars. This can be very risky for a new, untried supplement. So if you’re knew to the industry and don’t have much in the way of start up cash custom making supplements isn’t your best option.
Private label is a great option for those who have some money and experience in the industry. The MOQ is much lower than a custom supplement – sometimes as low as 50 units. This can still cost a few hundred dollars for you to get started and you might be stuck with inventory you can’t sell if things don’t go as planned. This upside is that you’re building your own brand which is important.
Dropshipping is the cheapest and safest option out of all three of these. You don’t need to buy inventory in advance so your start up costs are really low. Plus the picking, packing and shipping is all taken care of for you. On the other hand you won’t be building your own brand, you’re just a retailer for another company’s products. So while it’s a low-risk business opportunity you’re not really building your own brand and you could get caught in a price war with other sellers.
So what’s the solution? Each of the methods we discussed above have their pros and their cons. What if there was an option that allowed you to create your own brand of supplements without the risk? Well there is!
We started On Demand Fulfillment because we saw a need in the supplement industry: to help entrepreneurs start their own supplement company with their own brand even if they didn’t have the money to invest in inventory.
We combined a private label and dropshipping business model to allow our customers to private label their own brand of supplements without having to pay for inventory up front and then have those branded supplements delivered right to their customers.
As far as we know, we’re the only private label supplement dropshipper around but that’s not the only reason you should work with us.
We partnered with one of the best supplement manufacturers in the industry for all of our inventory. We have over 100 different supplements and skin care products that we keep stocked in house for you to offer in your ecommerce store.
You can explore our entire catalog here.
When starting a supplement business many people often overlook the issue of storage. Storing supplements can be very expensive because they need to be kept in a climate controlled environment. Supplements shouldn’t be stored at high temperatures or humidity especially when it comes to powdered supplements like protein.
Many people opt to store their supplements at home at first but this can eventually become problematic and overwhelming. As your business grows you’ll eventually need a real storage facility or warehouse. With On Demand Fulfillment you don’t have to worry about storing your inventory because we take care of that for you.
Another expensive and time consuming task that On Demand Fulfillment can alleviate is order fulfillment. Order fulfillment can be tedious, time consuming and frustrating but with us you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself.
It also provides for a better customer experience. If you start your supplement business as a side gig like many of our customers do, you don’t have time during the day to process orders as they come in. You have work and other commitments. You might even wait a few days until the weekend or a day off when you can finally process all your orders for the week at once. This of course leads to longer wait times for your customers which isn’t good.
With On Demand Fulfillment we fulfill and mail your customers orders as they come in so that your customers don’t have to wait until you have time to do it. We’ve got the time, let us help you!
Dropshipping is one of the best business models for scalability. As your business grows and you have more and more orders coming in every day it’s up to us to keep up with the operations of your growing business, not you. Keeping up with growing business operations is what we’re here for!
We have the resources and manpower to keep you going. If you were a one man show, you might have to do this all by yourself which can mean having to hire employees and upgrade your whole operation. This can be very expensive. With On Demand Fulfillment you have a lot more wiggle room when it comes to growing pains.
Creating your own brand around your supplements helps you to stand out from your competition and keep customers coming back. If you simply retail another company’s line of supplements you can get trapped in a cycle of price wars where only the cheapest wins.
When you create your own line of supplements from the get go by private labeling you have the opportunity to grow and expand your company in the future. This could be through custom formulas or offering other products. You might be starting out small but when you create your own brand your opportunities are endless.
At On Demand Fulfillment we’ve combined private labeling and dropshipping so that entrepreneurs like you can start an amazing business from practically nothing. You have all the advantages of private labeling (like being able to build your own brand) without the disadvantages (like buying and holding inventory) plus all the advantages of dropshipping (no inventory plus operations taken care of) without the disadvantages (selling someone else’s brand and getting caught in price wars).
We love seeing our customers succeed, let us help you achieve your dreams of owning your own supplement business.

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We demand a climate treaty that's in line with the realities of science and the principles of justice. This was our message: Keep fossil fuels in the ground and finance a just transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
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If there's a showdown on the floor of the talks, we'll be looking for ways that people both inside and outside of Paris can make a difference. If there's a message that really needs to be spread, we'll email you key links to share with your networks. If there's breaking news from Paris, you'll be the first to know.

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Box™ gives you the best of quality design and efficient build.
Our 2018 brochure gives you an in-depth look into how we work at Box™.
Learn more about our design philosophy as well as how we're combining it into an efficient build process that gives you certainty of cost.
We're the only combined design studio and registered Master Builder in New Zealand.
The brochure also features some of our favourite homes including photographs, plans and descriptions to give you some great ideas!

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I am always interested in food trends but more on how I can alter them to fit my own tastes. I add an egg and salad to turn it into a hearty meal and add extra flavours. Tahini holds a special place in my heart. Having practically grown up in the middle east, I am obsessed with the flavours in their cuisine and sesame paste brings me right back ‘home’.
Make tahini dressing by mixing one tablespoon of tahini with some lemon juice.
Scoop out and mash the avocado on the whole wheat toast.
Top with as much arugula as can fit.
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Attics to Basements is proud to be a leading name in home extensions and additions for homeowners in Crystal, MN. Whether you are looking for extra space to store your accumulating items, are looking to add another bedroom for a new arrival or are looking to make some extra money each month through an investment suite, a home addition can benefit you.
Come in and speak to our team at Attics to Basements about how we can help. We provide our customers with everything you need to update your home, from our in house design team to our licensed and trustworthy tradesmen. Our company has A ratings with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List and specializes in Aging in Place remodeling.
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All Natural Sar-X is a revolutionary feed supplement consisting of two separate formulations developed to immediately support the system and then provide on a long term basis the essential micronutrients to maintain a healthy horse.
All Natural Sar-X helps provide a nutritional base, for horses with bumps and blemishes that can be unsightly and unpleasant.
All Natural Sar-X also works on donkeys.
Organic Turmeric: Curcumin-research has shown much promise in reducing the appearance of blemishes and supporting a healthy immune system.


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Desensitization is the process of making a subject (and in our case, the dog) less sensitive to stimuli it hates or fears. This is usually done by introducing the dog to a level of exposure it can tolerate and over many sessions, gradually increasing the exposure level (e.g. by shortening the distance between the dog and the stimulus). This is important because if a dog is overwhelmed by the stimulus and becomes reactive, it is difficult for it to learn. Counterconditioning is simply a classical conditioning process used to change how dogs feel about certain stimuli that causes them to react aggressively. The objective of counterconditioning is to have the dog associate pleasant, positive emotions to stimuli it once reacted to. When this happens, your dog will become more relaxed and learn to like the stimuli it once feared or dislike.
While dogs may display aggression or fear due to genetic predisposition, in many instances, reactivity in dogs arises pretty much the same way that it does in humans. It comes, for example, from fear of being hurt by a human or by another dog. How often has your blood pressure gone through the roof when a puppy nips a baby for no apparent reason? The truth is that the baby (or another baby) has probably hurt the puppy by squeezing him too tight or pulling his ears or tail. As a result, the puppy develops a fear and become reactive toward all small children due to this. Smaller dogs who are injured by bigger dogs become fearful of the large dogs. They associate big dogs with pain and fear. This will lead to the small dogs being aggressive in the presence of bigger canines.
The next time you walk by a house and a dog is barking incessantly, understand that he is probably more scared of you than you are of him. Handlers use counterconditioning to pair the anger stimulus with a reward that will make the dog happy instead of fearful and angry. High value food treats are often used to bring about this emotional change in the canine. If your dog is reactive towards other dogs, you can use desensitization and counterconditioning to rewire the dog’s brain not to fear or dislike other dogs any longer. Do this by exposing your dog to a decoy dog (controlled by another handler) at a distance near enough for your dog to notice and yet not be overwhelmed with fear or anger by it (desensitization). Be sure too that the decoy dog you choose is always calm and not another dog that will react aggressively at the sight of your dog. Once the decoy dog is it sight, begin feeding the dog continually with the tasty treats you prepared (counterconditioning). Continue doing this until the decoy leaves then cease feeding the dog. Bring the decoy back and repeat the routine at least another 10 times and until your dog appears relaxed and more concerned about his treats than the decoy. Always aim to end a counterconditioning session on a high note. The objective is simply to teach your dog that appearance of another dog equals food. At the next session, repeat the above routine at the same distance to see if your dog is relaxed or tensed up. If your dog is relaxed, you can move the decoy a little closer and repeat the above process again at the closer distance. If it is still tensed up, then keep to the same distance and repeat the counterconditioning process till your dog is more relaxed and stop. Over a period of time, you should be able to bring the decoy dog close enough to interact with the reactive dog.
It is important to introduce other decoy dogs, one at a time to the exercise to allow your dog to generalize the good feelings learned from the desensitization and counterconditioning process towards all dogs.
Till your dog has been successfully counter conditioned, you should as far as possible avoid exposure to the feared stimulus outside of the exercise environment to prevent any negative experiences from spoiling all your previous good work and effort.
In time, your dog will actually begin to feel comfortable in the presence of other dogs. You have now used conditioned emotional response to cure your dog’s fear, dislike or anxiety of other dogs. Important Note: This article is for education purpose only. If you have an aggression issue, we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a certified dog trainer familiar with DS and CC. Alternatively, at Dog Training Singapore our dog trainers will be able to help.


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Meet the Class of 2016 from Southern California as well as current Yale students, alumni and friends.
We would like to invite you to meet the Yale Class of 2016 Summer Send Off this Sunday, July 29th, from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Meet the Class of 2015 from Southern California as well as current Yale students, alumni and friends.
Sonia Molina and Francisco Leal have graciously offered to host the gathering at their home in Hancock Park (427 South Arden Blvd., Los Angeles, 90020) near the intersection of Wilshire and Crenshaw Blvds.
The new Yalies will get to meet and mingle with other Yalies from Southern California -- some newly-minted, some recently graduated, and some not-so-recently graduated. There will be light food and refreshment. There will be a pool available. There will be tunes (we'll work on having an appropriate selection). There will be good conversation. There will be good weather.

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Move Forward, Look Ahead and Let Go!
Is Your Skin Actually Dry, or just Dehydrated?
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text: Spatially-explicit maps of aboveground biomass are essential for calculating the losses and gains in forest carbon at a regional to national level. The production of such maps across wide areas will become increasingly necessary as international efforts to protect primary forests, such as the REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) mechanism, come into effect, alongside their use for management and research more generally. However, mapping biomass over high-biomass tropical forest is challenging as (1) direct regressions with optical and radar data saturate, (2) much of the tropics is persistently cloud-covered, reducing the availability of optical data, (3) many regions include steep topography, making the use of radar data complex, (4) while LiDAR data does not suffer from saturation, expensive aircraft-derived data are necessary for complete coverage. We present a solution to the problems, using a combination of terrain-corrected L-band radar data (ALOS PALSAR), spaceborne LiDAR data (ICESat GLAS) and ground-based data. We map Gabon's Lopé National Park (5000 km2) because it includes a range of vegetation types from savanna to closed-canopy tropical forest, is topographically complex, has no recent cloud-free high-resolution optical data, and the dense forest is above the saturation point for radar. Our 100 m resolution biomass map is derived from fusing spaceborne LiDAR (7142 ICESat GLAS footprints), 96 ground-based plots (average size 0.8 ha) and an unsupervised classification of terrain-corrected ALOS PALSAR radar data, from which we derive the aboveground biomass stocks of the park to be 78 Tg C (173 Mg C ha -1). This value is consistent with our field data average of 181 Mg C ha-1, from the field plots measured in 2009 covering a total of 78 ha, and which are independent as they were not used for the GLAS-biomass estimation. We estimate an uncertainty of ± 25 % on our carbon stock value for the park. This error term includes uncertainties resulting from the use of a generic tropical allometric equation, the use of GLAS data to estimate Lorey's height, and the necessity of separating the landscape into distinct classes. As there is currently no spaceborne LiDAR satellite in operation (GLAS data is available for 2003-2007 only), this methodology is not suitable for change-detection. This research underlines the need for new satellite LiDAR data to provide the potential for biomass-change estimates, although this need will not be met before 2015.


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The Orchestra Sinfonica Del Festival Di Chioggia was established in 1997 during the Festival “Musica in Laguna”, held in Chioggia (VE).Since its creation, the Orchestra has collaborated with many renowned international performers, such as: K Bogino, S. Bogino, V. Ogarkov, M. Marin, R. Mussakhajaeva, D. Bogdanovich, M. Kugel, and R. Valeriani. In the summer of 1998, during the 16th Avellino International Festival of Orchestras, Orchestra Sinfonica del Festival di Chioggia performed with the renowned pianist Marco Fumo. This event inaugurated the first Concert Season of “Città di Chioggia”.
Pietro Perini has appeared throughout Italy and Europe in many opera theatres conducting such productions as Bellini’s “La Sonnambula”, Verdi’s “Rigoletto“ (Treviso Comunale Theatre), Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”, (V. Emanulele Theatre in Messina and Treviso Comunale Theatre), Mozart’s “Mitridate, Re di Ponto” (Regio Theatre in Torino), Verdi’s “La Traviata” (V. Emanuele Theatre in Messina), Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena” and Mascagni’s “L’amico Fritz” (Théatre de l’Opera de Montecarlo).
In June 1996, Maestro Perini conducted the European Union Youth Orchestra, which was broadcast by the RAI UNO channel, during the production of the show “Europa … mon amour!” which was the meeting of the ministers of the European Council held in Florence.Since 1997, he conducted with great success Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”, Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore”, Puccini’s “La Boheme”, and Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice”. In the summer of 1998 Maestro Perini opened the XVI International Festival in Avellino conducting the Orchestra Sinfonica del Festival di Chioggia. Maestro Perini conducted performances for the Rai – Radio 3, for the Radio Nacional de Espana and for Telenord.
He has also recorded for the Edi Pan, Tring and Tactus record labels Maestro Perini earned his Bachelor degree in conducting, studying with Maestro G. Bewllini, Maestro D. Gatti and Maestro M. Benini and his Masters degree with Maestro E. Tchakarov, Maestro N. Rescigno, Maestro D. Renzetti, Maestro A. Campori and Maestro De Bernart. He also holds degrees in composition, electronic music, and as a pianist and harpsichordist. He was the winner of the 1993 ”Toti Dal Monte – La Bottega” di Treviso Conducting Competition and worked at the Opera Festival for the Teatro Comunale di Treviso as the assistant to Maestros Peter Maag and Evelino Pidò.


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The startup founders stood on the pedestal, their faces lit by a glaring spotlight. Each of them had just a few minutes onstage to hawk their businesses to the audience, and it was an important room to win over – full of potential investors with deep pockets, some of whom had flown in from overseas.
The pitching session, held in October at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (Magic), was part of the government agency’s Global Accelerator Programme (GAP), which consisted of 54 startups from ten countries this year.
boasting a brightly coloured, Google-esque interior as its hub, is emblematic of Southeast Asia’s newfound obsession with tech and ‘startup ecosystems’.
With their eager installation of funding schemes and supportive policies, many Southeast Asian governments are banking on their techies to bring ‘unicorns’ to life – startup lingo for firms valued at more than $1 billion.
The sector is a money magnet, after all. According to market intelligence firm CB Insights, global investments in the Southeast Asian tech scene hit a record high of $6.5 billion in the first nine months of this year – more than double the $3.1 billion achieved within the whole of last year.
Singapore is leading the region’s push to close the gap with tech hubs in the US, Europe and China, behemoths which still came out on top in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2017 by US-based organisation Startup Genome. Singapore did emerge as the world’s best in certain areas, though, dethroning even Silicon Valley in fields such as access to tech talent and the ability to tap international customers and capital. Indeed, CB Insights noted that Singaporean tech startups have bagged more than $7 billion since 2012, making them the highest-funded in the region.
But the city-state is facing competition from a keen neighbour boasting a larger market: Malaysia, the birthplace of the celebrated unicorn and ride-hailing service Grab. Magic’s GAP was the sole Asian programme in the world’s ten most-active accelerators list in the Global Accelerator Report 2016 by Gust, a global funding platform connecting startups and investors.
However, despite having many of the requisite structural and financial buttresses in place, Malaysia and Singapore are not growing as ruthlessly as their counterparts in established tech capitals, such as China.
Paine adds that the visiting Chinese teams often expressed bafflement at the yearly achievement of local startups; they could hit that number within five days back home.
That could be one reason why Southeast Asia is lagging far behind the $27.8 billion in investments that Chinese tech firms netted in the first half of this year alone. The mainland’s unicorn boom began just a few years ago, though – according to a Bloomberg report, no more than one Chinese firm was valued higher than $1 billion every year from 2010 to 2013. In 2014, five reared their heads. Another 19 galloped into view the following year.
On the upside, a less combative environment means startups in Malaysia and Singapore play nice with each other. Every tech player interviewed by Southeast Asia Globe concurred that the local network is highly supportive and cohesive.
One of them is Alan Cheah, CEO of Malaysian car-sharing platform GoCar. “Help is often just a phone call away. Local startups are very protective of their community,” he says.
Lucas Ngoo, co-founder of the Singaporean mobile classifieds marketplace Carousell, also recalls pulling through the app’s embryonic stage by tapping the knowledge and contacts of other startups at the co-working space they shared. The team was even connected to a future investor there.
But playing too nice can cripple the industry. James Tan, managing partner of Quest Ventures, a venture fund focusing on China and Southeast Asia, says that local startups should emulate China’s ruthlessness and “get big fast”.
“There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay as a small entrepreneur, but if so, why play in the fast-growth tech game? Tech startups have to grow by penetrating new cities or countries, including expansion by acquisition. Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up to be acquired by the Chinese or the Americans when they enter your market.
“Why would we want that when we understand our region best? We should try to conquer as many markets here as possible, which is what Grab is doing,” he says.
The cautious footing may be due to the prevalent fear of failure in the region.
According to Tanuja Rajah, programme manager of Magic’s GAP, local founders tend to tie their names to their endeavours.
Paine observes similar ties between identity and success. Both he and Tanuja have noticed less attachment to startups in Silicon Valley, for example, where founders bounce back from flops quicker to dive into new ventures.
“In the US, startups will do their best, but if the business doesn’t work out, founders often pack up, move on and return investors’ money. But here, startups fight harder and try whatever it takes to stay alive,” says Paine.
Of course, such determination can work in startups’ favour, but protectiveness of their ‘babies’ may drive founders into possessive-parent mode. Tanuja has encountered local teams guarding their business plans and figures like state secrets; not even their mentors can get security clearance.
Sonam Pelden, head of regional marketing at ServisHero, a Southeast Asian app for hiring local services from home repairmen to gym trainers, is no stranger to such attitudes. She points out that the top question from aspiring entrepreneurs under her mentorship is how to prevent others from stealing their ideas, and that often they are not comfortable sharing problems and experiences.
The Bhutanese based in Malaysia notes that such a mindset is at odds with why startup hubs like Silicon Valley flourish – the best and brightest flock there to learn from each other.
Copycats, in fact, are unavoidable in a tech playing field still finding its footing. Paine estimates that the top 30 to 40 startups in the region are copied and localised versions of others from mature markets. There is nothing wrong with this, he emphasises, pointing out that India, China and Japan started the same way.
“But don’t copy blindly. You need to do it in the way that scales,” he adds.
Scaling requires greater human resources. It also means bigger headaches. This is why founders’ leadership and flexibility in handling change are top criteria for both Tan and Paine when betting on a startup.
They do lament the relatively slim pickings, though. Tan says that he funds only 0.07% of the pitches that flood his inbox. For Paine, it is 1%.
While founders are celebrated as the star of a startup, Chin Su Yuen believes that the region should place more value on another driving force of the industry – tech talent. Chin is the co-founder of MomoCentral, a Singaporean marketplace matching more than 1,000 startups and firms around the world with tech freelancers.
“The West seems to value good computer developers and engineers as professionals. But here, we see businesses in general treating developers like cheap labour. I was told by a developer friend that clients see them as glorified construction workers,” she says.
In its report, Startup Genome notes that a software engineer in Singapore typically takes home $35,000 in annual salary, falling way short of the global average of $49,000. The gap is even more pronounced in Kuala Lumpur, where software engineers are paid $10,600 on average.
Since the entrance of Google and Facebook in the local playing field, though, Chin has noticed that the appreciation of tech talent is rising.
Similarly, in Malaysia and Singapore’s quest to take a seat at tech’s top table, the countries’ other teething troubles are likely to improve with time. Investors seem to be putting their money on it, too, as is evident from the funding mega-rounds of more than $100m – some of the biggest in Southeast Asian history – pouring into the region this year.
For now, the governments at both ends of the causeway are locked in a tug of war for startup talent and capital, each of them waving tax breaks at investors. Hot on the heels of a Malaysian visa programme launched last year to ease entry for global entrepreneurs, Singapore also enhanced schemes to spark an influx of foreign tech firms in March.
Looking ahead, Tan says, a key tactic will be for Singapore and Malaysia to remain comrades, rather than competitors.
After all, going hand-in-hand is easier than sustaining an arm wrestle.


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This machine can make bags, count number, fill, seal, print date, cut zigzag or horizontal gaps and make easy tearing notches. It can be used to pack big granules such as peanuts, chocolate balls, pills and irregular particles such as nails, nuts etc.
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Macmahon is seeking for an experienced Shotfirer to work on this operation FIFO from Perth to Project Site on a 2:1 roster. You will be part of a small, high energy team so possession of multiple skill sets and licenses/qualifications will be highly regarded as they will greatly enhance your versatility within the role.
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Chiropractic care involves many techniques that have advanced for over a century, and one such method is the Torque Release Technique (TRT). Many individuals in the Fitchburg, Verona and Madison community have experienced the highly effective results of TRT. Dr. Kodi is one of 11 chiropractors in the entire world to be named a Research Fellow of the Holder Research Institute who created TRT. Through ongoing education and seeking out the latest research to help improve spinal health, Dr. Kodi and the Cornerstone Family Chiropractic team of professionals provide guidance and information about Torque Release Technique, so you make the best decision for your nervous system and health.
We begin the process with a consultation to help you learn more about TRT and to gain a better understanding of the particular health issues you’re seeking care for. Whether you want to prevent future spinal issues or you currently suffer from pain due to a previous injury, visiting Cornerstone Family Chiropractic is the first step. Dr. Kodi utilizes TRT to benefit practice members in Fitchburg, Verona and Madison, WI to give them the best chance at achieving optimal health through chiropractic care.
Is TRT Safe for Kids and the Elderly?
Because the Torque Release Technique is so gentle, it is safe for people of all ages from infants to the elderly. Chiropractic care is non-invasive and relieves pressure with gentle precision. Minimal force is always applied and there is no twisting, cracking, or popping. Each adjustment is specific and gentle to ensure the results are both reliable and lasting. Individuals of all ages benefit from the neurological changes that occur from TRT adjustments and the enhancements they provide to the healing experience.
illness, and to better adapt to life’s daily stresses.
The Torque Release Technique is non-invasive and focused on correcting spinal misalignments, or subluxations. The chiropractor uses a tool called an integrator to apply gentle adjustments to the spine’s vertebrae to improve neurological tonal imbalances. The technique is designed to regulate the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system functions, so your body’s spinal tone stays at a healthy level. TRT, also called the tonal technique, encourages the body to naturally heal against injuries and illness, and to better adapt to life’s daily stresses.
How does TRT Improve Your Spine?
The minimal force placed on the spine by the chiropractor releases tension and pressure around the spine and spinal cord, allowing the nervous system to communicate between the body and brain more effectively. When all of your body’s systems are coordinated and working together, it will better correct itself, promoting healing and long-term health. This not only improves your wellbeing and overall body function, but it can also relieve pain and symptoms from diseases, illnesses, or underlying conditions.
How Long Will It Take to Notice the Effects of TRT?
Each person is different in how many adjustments are needed before they notice the positive effects of chiropractic care at Cornerstone Family Chiropractic. For some, the therapeutic response will be immediate. Others will start to notice their body becoming more productive and healthy over the course of a few adjustments. Once your appointment with the doctor is complete, your nervous system continues to better integrate and process information with the brain and spinal cord.
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Why choose Signature Replacement Windows?
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text: So many restaurants give out these delectable little mints at the end of your meal, there's no way you've never heard of them! Classic starlight mints - red and white with that potent peppermint flavor. Great for restaurants, office lobbies or for around the house. Simple, delicious, and refreshing! Great for keeping your mouth busy and your appetite satisfied!


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Our Beard Balm ingredients Nourish your beard so that it stays condtioned and we use only natural fixed oils that will nourish the beard hair. Keeping your beard moisturized wil help do away with dryness by conditioning the beard hairs, and the skin. Our Bear Balm helps reduce breakage and tangles.
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These batteries are ruggedly designed and proven tough for lasting durability, and they’re tested with MOTOTRBO radios to ensure optimum performance. With IP67 rating, these batteries are fully submersible.
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Dubbo's social calendar is brimming with live entertainment and shows.
The local facilities listed have upcoming performances that are sure to keep you entertained and socially active in the Dubbo community.
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An Orange Park daughter loses her mother and only then realizes that the deed to the family home was in her father’s name, alone. Her father had children from a previous marriage, her father died many years ago, and her father did not leave a Will. According to the Florida Intestate Succession law if one dies without a will, property passes in a specific manner. Once the mother passed away, the home would then pass to the father’s children, all of them.
Whether you have a relationship with your half-siblings and whether you know where they are currently living, may make a difference in how easy or complicated your efforts to obtain ownership of the family home will be. If you need advice, or are wondering what you should expect in your efforts to obtain title to the home, speaking with experienced Orange Park probate attorneys will benefit you.

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We care about the Democratic Party because so many of our neighbors are Democrats and we may have to live with the candidate they choose. God help us, Hillary has dropped out. How far do you think she will drop?
No SCOTUS for Mrs. Clinton. Secretary of Defense (women have already done State)?
We are far from done with the Clintons. There is method to her seeming madness of staying in.
The Dems trot out two worms, and the best the Reps can do is.....McCain? Woe betide us, and hang on to your wallets.


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What's in store for Thailand?
During a conference in Bangkok in August, signs of a three-way tussle among Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, his political opponents and the military were already evident. For example, a former army chief who remains influential as an adviser to the king made a point of wearing the uniform while addressing serving army officers and telling them that their primary loyalty was to the king and nation, not to the government of the day.


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While the London Interbank Offer Rate, or Libor, will continue to be supported by reporting banks until 2021, Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell today cautioned that “we do not think market participants can safely assume” that Libor will remain viable beyond that date.
While the London Interbank Offer Rate, or Libor, will continue to be supported by reporting banks until 2021, Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell today cautioned that “we do not think market participants can safely assume” that Libor will remain viable beyond that date. Addressing a roundtable meeting of the U.S.-based Alternative Reference Rate Committee, Powell noted that transactions underlying Libor have become few and far between, leading to uncertainties about whether Libor could continue to be published.
The Federal Reserve in August proposed a Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, a broad measure of overnight Treasury repo financing transactions as a replacement for U.S. dollar Libor for certain new derivatives and other contracts. Powell noted that while the work of the ARRC to date has focused on Libor alternatives in derivatives, it will now need to seriously consider transitions relative to other products from Libor, including loans.
The American Bankers Association was represented at today’s meeting and continues to engage with the ARRC on implementation considerations for commercial loans. For more information, contact ABA’s Barry Mills or Ananda Radhakrishnan.

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Singapore (AFP) - Former US Treasury secretary Henry Paulson warned Wednesday of the risk of an “economic iron curtain” unless the United States and China step up efforts to ease soaring trade tensions.
Paulson, who backed Trump’s Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, warned that decades of US-China economic integration appeared to be going into reverse, which could have broad impact.
The Iron Curtain was the term used to describe the political and ideological frontier that divided western Europe from the communist Soviet Union during the Cold War.
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde told the same event she was concerned about the impact of tensions between Washington and Beijing “on many countries around the world, not just the US and China”.


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An unprecedented set of hydrologic observations was collected after the Dec 2008 seawater-flooding event on Roi-Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands. By two days after the seawater flooding that occurred at the beginning of dry season, the observed salinity of water withdrawn by the island’s main skimming well increased to 100% seawater concentration, but by ten days later already decreased to only 10–20% of seawater fraction. However, the damaging impact on the potability of the groundwater supply (when pumped water had concentrations above 1% seawater fraction) lasted 22 months longer. The data collected make possible analyses of the hydrologic factors that control recovery and management of the groundwater-supply quality on Roi-Namur and on similar low-lying islands.
With the observed data as a guide, three-dimensional numerical-model simulation analyses reveal how recovery is controlled by the island’s hydrology. These also allow evaluation of the efficacy of basic water-quality management/mitigation alternatives and elucidate how groundwater withdrawal and timing of the seawater-flooding event affect the length of recovery. Simulations show that, as might be expected, by adding surplus captured rainwater as artificial recharge, the freshwater-lens recovery period (after which potable groundwater may again be produced) can be shortened, with groundwater salinity remaining lower even during the dry season, a period during which no artificial recharge is applied. Simulations also show that the recovery period is not lengthened appreciably by groundwater withdrawals during recovery. Simulations further show that had the flooding event occurred at the start of the wet season, the recovery period would have been about 25% (5.5 months) shorter than actually occurred during the monitored flood that occurred at the dry-season start. Finally, analyses show that artificial recharge improves freshwater-lens water quality, making possible longer use of groundwater as a water supply throughout each year, even when no seawater flooding has occurred.

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We’ve got a stack of new tools on the PRgloo platform, including tools to replace Mailchimp, tools to help with social media scheduling and of course our fantastic template and bespoke newsrooms.
But our No 1 complaint from potential new clients interested in moving over to the PRgloo platform is the draconian contract lock-in periods of some providers. Here at PRgloo we don’t have any silly tricks like lock-in contracts. Instead, we take care of all data migration so you don't have to and we’re happy to buy customers out of their existing contracts. With a 97% retention rate we're happy to make that investment in you.
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“It’s simple to use, sleek in design and captures everything I need in one easy to use system. From logging calls, creating briefing notes, drafting lines to take, disseminating press releases to journalists, newsletters to stakeholders, linking press cuttings and creating performance reports, it really is a one-stop-comms shop.
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This past weekend I started working on a nano network visualizer. Similar to what https://nanowat.ch used to provide. I've made some progress, but not ready to share it widely yet until I squash some bugs and make it more user friendly. I've dabbled in visualizations in the past, but it's not my area of expertise so I'm looking for some input into what people would want to see in the visualizer.
What features of a transaction would be good to show/add to this?
Is it valuable to show the quantity of nano a transaction contains like size of the circle/node or color?
How should repeated transactions from the same sender/receiver be visualized? Right now they are ignored as the account/link already exists.
How should large senders vs large receivers be differentiated? Right now they would both show up as a hub and spoke so you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Yea it is unfortunate and there are quite a few delegating to their node that need to move.
Could be doable like a heat map, cold/blue to hot/red.
Should be able to add hover or click info. Probably click to an explorer on the account. To much info will hurt the performance if the visualization so trying to keep it somewhat lean but informational.
This is a great idea - love it.
Dynamic PoW tied to some visual, speed of transaction confirmation tied to visual, voting nodes with their rep weight based showing their size to encourage people to improve decentralization.
I would absolutely show these, maybe just throttle them under a spam situation. But it’d be awesome to be able to see spamming visually on the network.
Yea, I wouldn’t differentiate this.
Sorry about that I know how it feels to lose a bunch of work!
I’ll have to wait and see what is provided in the node callback for dynamic PoW. I’m trying to avoid doing another request to the node for more information to maintain performance.
I’ll have to figure out how to show repeated transactions. Not sure how to visualize that in a way that makes sense. Any ideas?
Might be able to use color or something to at least show the difference in large senders vs large receivers, but visually keep the shape the same.
3. Maybe I don’t have the right idea, but aren’t you thinking of a dot/ball traveling between two other dots/nodes along a dotted line or something? Why not just animate more dots traveling?
Not sure I follow what you’re thinking. In the image I shared in the original post each dot represents a nano account, and the line between accounts represents a send from one to the other. Not sure how that relates to dynamic PoW, i assume that’s what you mean by #1?
If you’re referring to repeated transactions in #3 then that’s one idea, not sure how to technically do it yet, but something to think about.
Bonus points if you can use your mouse pointer to navigate through three dimensional space.
Ah that makes sense and looks cool! I’ll take a look at what they use for it.
I really miss nanowat.ch, so I'm looking forward to this!
Is it valuable to show the quantity of nano a transaction contains like size of the circle/node or colour?
Maybe everything <1NANO == light grey; >1NANO == blue; >10NANO==red?
Make the connection line thicker. Or let them dance/spin around once when a repeated transaction appears.
Thanks for the feedback, I have some ideas to rework things a bit that should take a couple of these ideas into consideration.
I am thinking, is there a way to make a gif like 10s long to visualize the entire ledger from the genesis block to the latest block?
Going back in history gets a lot more difficult. What I’m doing now is showing blocks as they happen. I’ve considered logging some history to provide a way to show what happened recently when the page is loaded, but not going all the way back.
One thing that makes it difficult to go back to the beginning is the lack of an RPC that provides the blocks in sequence and I don’t know enough about the underlying node database to know if that’s even possible, but I can do some research.


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This is the final part in multi part series that talks about Apache Avro Schema Resolution and Projection which is one of the main capabilities of Avro which provides enhanced versioning support. There are occasions where multiple writers may use a different and evolving writer schema to write the binary Avro, it becomes very difficult to have a universal reader that can understand different writer schemas. In these scenarios, the reader maintains its own reader schema and is compatible with the schema used by the writers. This is a powerful functionality as it enables Schema Evolution.
Let’s try to create a different reader schema than the writer schema and understand how resolution and projection works with Avro.
The reader Schema is said to be Evolving (Schema Evolution) by adding new fields (discount) that the writer doesn’t have.
The reader Schema is interested only in certain fields but not all fields written by the writer. This is called Projection which is very useful when the writer schema has large number of fields but the reader is interested in only few of them.
The reader Schema used “aliases” which allows the reader to use different names in the Schema used to read the Avro data than in the Schema originally used to write the data. Aliases is another useful technique for evolving Avro Schemas.
"doc" : "This is the name of the product"
Schema Evolution, Resolution, and Projection are on the best capabilities of Avro Serialization Framework which enables Enhanced Versioning Support.
These capabilities enable both Writer and Readers not to rely on the same Schema and thus enabling loose coupling.

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160 km event starting in Desaru, heading up to Kota Tinggi, down to Pengerang and then back up to Desaru.
Good ride last year and well organised.
Earlybird rego closes 30th June.

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The task is for a small group to count to ten, collectively, without any two people saying a number at the same time and with no verbal planning. The group will need to cooperate and focus in order to be successful.
Ask your group to form a circle.
Your group will count to the same number as there are people in the group so that everyone is responsible for one number. Example: There are ten people in a group, they will count to ten, 23 people then have them count to 23 together.
The timing of this activity will depend heavily on the size of your group. Groups of 10-15 people will take 10-20 minutes. You should allot larger groups 20-30 minutes.
Explain that no talking or planning is allowed.
The task is for the group to count (to the number determined above) collectively without any two people saying a number at the same time. For example, one person starts by shouting “one,” and another person shouts “two” and so on.
Each number must be called out clearly by one person, and no one else may talk when a number is called.
When two or more people speak simultaneously, the entire group starts back at zero. For example, if two people call out “five,” the group restarts.
Every member must say a number.
The group must work out an informal solution to accomplish this task.
Facilitator Note: It may take awhile but group members will work out creative solutions together!
If your group is successful try a larger number.
If you have a large group, split them up into smaller groups to start and then bring them together to try with more people.
Have them turn their backs to the inside of the circle to make the communication even more difficult.


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"Adolescents' Avoidance Tendencies and Physiological Reactions to Discu" by Tamara Afifi, Walid A. Afifi et al.
Published by Taylor & Francis in Communication Monographs, volume 75 issue 3, 2008. Bryant users may access this article here.
A model was constructed to test the argument that when the topic of the parents' relationship is introduced in conversations between parents and 'adolescents, adolescents from divorced families may be especially likely to feel caught between their parents due to a need for protection (of themselves, their parent, and their relationship), which should make them anxious (i.e., self-reported anxiety) and physiologically aroused (i.e., changes in skin conductance levels or SCL). When adolescents feel aroused, we argued that they should attempt to avoid talking about their parents' relationship with their parent. Self-report and observational data, as well as physiological data, were collected from 112 parent-adolescents dyads. The results revealed that divorce predicted adolescents' feelings of being caught, which influenced their need for protection. This need for protection, in turn, predicted adolescents' self-reported anxiety and changes in SCL. Unlike what was hypothesized, SCL was not associated with adolescents' avoidance tendencies. Nevertheless, self-reported anxiety was associated with adolescents' self-reported topic avoidance. The implications of these results, and a new observational coding scheme for avoidance, are discussed.
Afifi, Tamara; Afifi, Walid A.; Morse, Christopher R.; and Hamrick, Kellie, "Adolescents' Avoidance Tendencies and Physiological Reactions to Discussions about Their Parents' Relationship: Implications for Postdivorce and Nondivorced Families" (2008). Communication Journal Articles. Paper 94.


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The five new stainless steel cupolas installed in August 1976 were designed and built by our Greek Orthodox friend Pete J. Keffalas of R.D. 3, Butler, Pennsylvania.
Initially it was intended to restore the large cupola in its original size, however, it had deteriorated severely, and upon further inspection, it was determined that restoration would be impractical. Therefore, the decision was made to design and construct a new and larger one of stainless steel.The committee then approached Pete J. Keffalas, a local contractor and generous Greek Orthodox friend. He agreed to design and construct new cupolas, and in August of 1976 these new cupolas were installed. The large one is an eight-sided polygon with the trinity placed on each side of the polygon. It is approximately thirty-two (32’) feet (9.75 m) high to the tip of the cross, thirteen (13’) feet (3.96 m) wide and weighs 4,000 pounds (4’514.37 kg). To keep such a large hollow dome rigid, it was necessary to rest this cupola on an elaborate structural steel base to be anchored to the roof trusses. It was also necessary to reinforce that portion of the roof structure directly beneath the cupola supports to hold the additional weight. An access hatch was provided in the roof for periodic inspections and repairs. It was necessary to fabricate this cupola in three sections to facilitate transportation and erection.
For the other four cupolas, the design and dimension was kept as near to the original cupolas as possible. The cupola on the steeple is ten feet (3.04 m) high and the three other cupolas at the lower elevation are of the same design but not as high.
All of the stainless steel for the cupolas was donated by Armco. They were fabricated from eighteen gauge (0.05 inches [1.422 cm]) stainless with a type 2B finish on the external or exposed surfaces. The four smaller ones are self-supporting, having no additional structure or roof supports. All of these cupolas act as giant lightning rods since they are of all-welded construction and any electrical charge is easily conducted to the ground.
The cupolas were fabricated and erected by the employees of Pete J. Keffalas under his direct supervision and artistic talent and were given as a gift to the parish by Mr. and Mrs. Pete J. Keffalas and his three sons.
This article was taken, and edited, from the 75th Anniversary book published in 1981.

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