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The (IT) press is buzzing somewhat with attacks against the onion router (TOR).
The problem is lies in an atack performed and used to gain access to mailboxes by creating and sniffing the unencrypted side of some Tor exit nodes.
Tor -tries to- provide anonymity. Anonymity and security are two different beasts. When passing unencrypted traffic (such as POP3, IMAP etc) you are basically not only handing the malicious Tor exit node the contents of your email, but also -in many cases- the keys (login and password) to your mailbox.

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Add a review for Vin Locksmiths and let others know what you think.

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text: Friday, September 14, BKD Director Rex Johnson presents “Cybersecurity” from 8:15 – 9:05 a.m. Visit with members of BKD's Insurance team in the exhibit hall. Conference registration is required. View the IASA program here or contact Marjorie Hull at 513.621.8300 or mhull@bkd.com.

industry_corpus2: Information Services


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What lovely, vibrant things you have made! Love the album!
I am always inspired by your work and find myself checking out what new and creative things you are up to. You amaze me! I've never ever subscribed to a blog but I have you marked as a favorite. Closer to taking the plunge.


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Coming to university brings about changes in one’s character as well as in one’s way of thinking. For many, it is the first time we are living by ourselves, the first time we are in charge of every aspect of our everyday lives: from doing homework, to what we eat, to choosing to go to class, to deciding whether we brush our teeth. It is stressful to suddenly make this transition, but in my experience, it has made me all the more conscious of myself as a person, my needs and my desires. People tend to focus on different things, depending on who they are. When I came to university, I found that my focus was my relationship to food.
I had always enjoyed eating well. “Well” as in healthy and delicious, as my mother had taken up the task of teaching me about the effects of food on my health from a young age. Nonetheless, coming to university was the first time I became truly conscious of what I was putting into my body. I had always known that eating a salad was better than eating a cake, and I was aware of the benefits of each vegetable and food group, but the idea that what I was putting into my body impacted my being in such a strong way hadn’t settled in too much. You could say I was superficially aware of the importance of a good diet.
This all changed when I arrived in New York City and was forced to make all the choices myself. Perhaps this development sprung from having to cope with leaving my mother’s kitchen, where everything was cooked with the freshest Greek ingredients in a healthy way. To go from that to my school’s dining hall, whose salad bar was tasteless and whose prepared dishes all usually contained meat and ten times the amount of oil and/or butter necessary was a rude awakening.
I realized that since I was now in charge of myself, I soon had to be more conscious of what was in my disposition. Upon having this epiphany, I started watching documentaries and reading books on health. Soon enough, I realized that for who I am as a person, being healthy and aware of my nutrition meant giving up meat and a lot of dairy. I became convinced that a whole food, plant-based diet was the best thing I could do for myself. And surely enough, all the benefits people from the vegan community boast about became relevant for me too.
Most of the documentaries and books I read were targeted at people trying to make the switch to a vegan diet. Though I am not fully vegan, I am fully vegetarian and eat vegan about 70% of the time. I found that what resonated with me was not simply the health benefits of a whole foods diet, rather, the compassion the community argued for when it comes to animals. Adopting a whole food, plant-based diet was not only crucial for my health, as I felt my energy levels rise, my skin clear up, my hair get stronger and my mood improve, but it was also crucial for my sense of wellbeing and self-esteem.
After being exposed to the atrocity of what is the meat and dairy industry, I felt a lot of guilt when I engaged in activities which contributed to these disastrous causes. That’s when I realized that what I put into my body was not only important for my body’s health in regards to protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, nutrients and minerals but also to my mind for the person I wanted to be. So, I made the choice to try to do my part for our planet and the animals and try to do the least “bad” I could. For me, it meant giving up meat completely and minimizing my dairy intake to only a few times per week (usually weekends).
I struggled with the idea that I wasn’t doing the most good I could. I told myself that my ultimate goal was to be completely vegan and in that way, be “perfect”. However, I soon realized that these thoughts were holding me back, as I was not seeing that what I was doing was already a positive change. What I realized was that there was no one way to eat and that actually, what was needed were people who were aware and determined to make the right choices most of the time. My lifestyle and diet were my way of reacting to the information I was given. Chances are, you will have a different experience, and it will not be better or worse than someone else’s, as long as you remember to show compassion and strive to be aware of your body to make the right choices, whichever they may be.
Marina Theophanopoulou is a Campus Clipper publishing intern who is studying Philosophy and Sociology as a junior at NYU. Passionate about healthy, food and wellness, Marina aspires to make others think of food in a more holistic way. For over 20 years, the Campus Clipper has been offering awesome student discounts in NYC, from the East Side to Greenwich Village. Along with inspiration, the company offers students a special coupon booklet and the Official Student Guide, which encourage them to discover new places in the city and save money on food, clothing and services.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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At the heart of Oticon’s unparalleled sound experience is the technological powerhouse known as the Velox platform, designed to host specialised technologies that work for every user. A synergy of these technologies work together to create the unforgettable open sound experience, for clarity of sound from every conversation.
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Language takes chaos and brings it into form. It therefore articulates that which is vague and in the mind, and aligns the chaotic thought form into something that can be understood. When words are not pinned to things and they are unknown, all is chaotic and can quickly become ‘scary’ as it resides in the unknown to take on monstrous forms. But when words are attributed to objects, states of being and situations, alignment is brought forth and – as if the chaos that was ruling the psyche has now been alchemised—order is formed. We have Aha! and the Now I understand! moments of realisation. When something is not named, and exists in the unknown realm, the mind leads itself into disarray, because the imagination projects what become monsters onto what it sees. It grabs content from its visual archive and pins it onto a blank canvas.
People can spend years, decades, indeed their entire lives in these chaotic, unstable states of being, and a person lives in angst. If luck permits, such a person can catch a glimpse of order, and the opportunity to exit the chaos reveals itself. That would be the time to go for it, to start writing! Suddenly the inspiration to order what can now be observed as chaotic becomes necessary – but not everyone has the time, know how or linguistic intelligence to write an entire book. Furthermore, the concept of doing it well and doing it right and doing it just is too pressurising. The relationship between ghostwriter and subject is alchemical. It brings order out of chaos.
Writing is Medicine #3 (Writing is Bodybuilding!).
Developing habits happen the same way we develop memory in a muscle. Muscles need to be trained repeatedly in order for them to perform in a way that is ‘second nature’ and likewise, habits can be cultivated through repetition. It’s about small incremental actions. Hundreds of micro actions, all leading toward something; a habit that becomes established and part of our being. Habits then appear instinctual, and like they are part of ones ‘way’. A bodybuilder will train – slowly, repeatedly and he will push the boundaries every now and then. Sometimes the training can feel like a real graft… it doesn’t feel fun, it feels hard and even hopeless. Is this when he should pause and reflect? Or dig deep and find purpose?
Writing is Medicine #2 (Acupuncture for the Mind).
It’s irresponsible, now that you have a child, a second child, a third, you just don’t have time—now that you have started a new job, have begun thinking about moving house. You’ll do it once you clear your overdraft, move out of your parents home and are free to explore your creativity. Only then will you do it. You’ll do it when you move into your own one-bed flat, once you have got that desk you have always pictured having and when the kids bugger off to uni. You’ll start writing your book then, because it’s not of ‘prime concern’ right now. Only then when everything is in position, will you accept the call – to connect to the page. Right?
When has writing ever been a concern? Why not just drift to the page like you were going to? Why are we making such a big deal out of it? I know what happened… something interfered with you connecting—it involved itself and barged its way into your flow, like venom it introduced itself, and like poison it lessened you. That may feel like a hard description but this is how incrementally cunning the mind is, it acts like a poison and is the enemy of the writer. The secret is to learn what it is. Only then, can we master it.
Ghostwriter or copywriter? Now that’s a question.
Which is which? The main distinction is that ghostwriters are completely invisible. They are the enigmatic wordsmiths of the trade – the ones who write books that you read—by famous celebs, fat cat politicians and king pins of the criminal underworld. Word on the street—some of the big authors now have their books ghostwritten. I didn’t believe it at first, but with an audience demanding two books a year from one person, decade in—decade out, and a publishing contract demanding it too, I can get my head around it. A lot of people do it. Why not?
If you want a book written and you are looking to hire a writer, do you want a ghostwriter for hire, or the more simple freelance writer… the copywriter? Answer: you want a ghostwriter who works with a copy-editor.
Most copywriters would love to one day work on an autobiographical project as a ghostwriter. Most ghostwriters that I know have at one time or another worked as copywriters—or written copy. If a copywriter is someone who is well skilled at working on different types of copy and a ghostwriter is someone who can write different kinds of books, is a ghostwriter then not someone who has simply upped their game? Reached for the bigger project? We are all freelance writers and a writer at any level, especially the published author will require a proofreader and copy-editor to ensure that their writing is error free. Proofreading and copy-editing can all sit under the copywriter job title—in a way—but when it comes to writing books, the author at work should be working with his or her—editor. I even have a copy-editor proofread these blogs – somewhat late after they’ve been published I’ll add, and so for a period of time may even get published with errors inn.
Why is a ghostwriter fundamental to your business?
I wanted to write a series of articles for business owners who are interested in writing books. I have always been drawn to the entrepreneurs of the world and in a way, I consider myself one and due to the stresses and the challenges of running a business or company, we often find ourselves too close to the action – too connected to the drama, when all we need to do, sometimes, is sit back – and write about it. I have begun to talk to business owners about why a ghostwriter is so fundamental to their business. To begin, the question here is wrong. Why is a book important to a business? This is the question. But to avoid disappointment, please turn back now if you are expecting a blog about ‘business’ perse. This article reminds us what words can do, what books can do. Understanding this helps encourage us to write our great works. So… why a book?

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One of my most proud achievements is my involvement with the Life Hurts program at Hosanna! Church in Lakeville MN. I work with at-risk youths, who are dealing with addiction; parents with addictions; abuse victims; those who lost a parent or parents are getting divorced; or self-destructive habits, like cutting and eating disorders.
During tough times in my personal and professional lives, my faith brought me through, and the people at church helped guide me through these very rough patches. Because of what I have seen God do in my life and the lives of others, I strive to keep my relationship with God first and foremost.
Another passion is mentoring men released from prison, and helping them to develop a life free from their old lifestyles. Watching them succeed is always an awesome thing to witness.
Scott with another volunteer at the "Feed My Starving Children"
event through the Life Hurts Youth Program.
13,000 meals, which will help feed 30 kids for a year.

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You can combine two or more budgets into a single budget and create a new budget that combines the information in source budgets.
You may need to create separate budgets for separate farms enterprises and then want to amalgamate them.
To do this task, all budgets to be amalgamated must first be saved as a "current budget".
Click the green tick to create the amalgamated budget. The new amalgamated cash flow will be loaded ready for editing or other operations.
There is an additional option that can be used when amalgamating a quick budget – the create a shorter period option.
The main use for this option is when you have a budget for two separate calendar years or separate production years and need to create a financial year budget in order to provide information to your bank or accountant for planning or tax estimation purposes.
E.g. you have a production year budget from Feb 2016 – Jan 2017 and one for the following year Feb 17- Jan 18, you accountant asks for a financial year budget from July 2016 to June 2017.
Click and drag to highlight the period required. The first month selected will be the first month of the new budget and only those cash flows for the selected period will be included. If the period selected is for more than one year, a budget of the appropriate number of years will be created.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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As you can tell, it's imperative to get R2-D2 since he'll improve pretty much any squad out there. With all of that set, we should start talking about getting the droid in the Daring Droid Legendary Event.
Daring Droid is classified as an Extremely Rare Event (all Legendary events qualify) so you're looking at 3-4 months between opportunities. When the Luke Legendary event took place, they bumped the timing up to only 2 months, but I don't expect that to happen again anytime soon.
Emperor Palpatine - Palpatine is a popular choice for the Empire. He is easy to gear, is effective against Rebels and Jedi without any Zeta abilities, and his AOE stun comes in handy. Given his strong leadership skills, you can basically put together a wide array of different squads based on either strong offense, defense or debuffs/turn meter. The only major caveat is that you'll want a tank or two to keep him clean since he's fragile.
Darth Vader/Zader - Obviously if you have a Zeta'd Vader, then he's going to be your go-to leader for this event. But even without the increased leadership abilities, he's a solid choice because of the attack boost and the chance to reduce enemy turn meter. Even if you don't use him as the leader, Vader is a strong choice for the squad because of his elite skill set and toughness. Fitting for the former Jedi master turned Jedi hunter.
Grand Moff Tarkin - Tarkin represents an old school SWGOH leader in that he's all about speed. Adding that much speed to any team is a good boost, and if you're missing Palpatine and/or Vader, there's no shame in lining up behind Tarkin. Speed is generally an issue with Empire toons so he effectively fixes the biggest problem with the bucket-heads and imperials.
General Veers - Now we're on to the fun pick. It's unlikely you're reading this guide while having a properly geared General Veers, but if you do, he is a blast in Daring Droid. Few squads are as exciting to play with as Veers + imperial troopers, because their boosted offense and constant turn meter gains make them difficult to beat. You probably won't resort to Veers, but don't shy away from him.
Yes, you can also lead with Thrawn and/or Krennic but I think these 4 are your best options for this event.
Tie Fighter Pilot (TFP) - TFP is a hit-or-miss prospect. He's got terrific speed, an effective AOE and can do lots of damage once the debuffs have set in. He's also very fragile and highly ineffective against squads that can cleanse debuffs. For my money, I'll take his speed and AOE since they fit perfectly under Palpatine, Vader or Tarkin.
Royal Guard (RG) - Everyone seems to have him, and there's good reason. RG was the de facto tank in the first year of the game, and while he's lost some luster, he's still pretty good. And importantly, you probably already have him geared and ready. His auto-taunt when an ally falls below 50% health saves lives (especially Palpatine). His stun basic attack is shockingly helpful as well.
Stormtrooper - In a better situation, Stormtrooper takes the spot for RG since each Empire ally boosts his defense significantly. A well-geared Stormtrooper soaks up hits and keeps on ticking, and he's a decent attacker for a tank. Plus, don't you need an old-fashioned bucket-head when going after the elusive R2-D2?
Shoretrooper - Not likely that you have him at a sufficient level for the event, but he's Stormtrooper ++. Starting the battle with a taunt is super helpful, and the healing ability is a nice addition. I didn't have him in time for Daring Droid so he's not essential, but he definitely makes things easier.
Snowtrooper - The last addition to the possible team is Snowtrooper. He's an above average hitter with a strong AOE attack, and his unique skill boosts turn meter for Empire allies whenever an enemy is defeated. That alone is worth having him in this event, and if you set him up under Tarkin he can be a force.
Again, you have more options including the full trooper group with Veers (so fun!) but we'll leave this list here.
We both know how important it is to get R2-D2 for both reasons in-game and for sentimental reasons too. This droid is one of the original George Lucas heroes, and he's been a key character in the Star Wars movies and novels.
In SWGOH, R2 is a plug-and-play difference-maker that makes the game more fun to play. And all it takes is a handful of good Empire troops, so what do you think?
Good luck and let me know when you get R2-D2 at 7*.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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I don't have one of Gary's meters, but I'm reasonably sure that what Gary found on the CAN bus is not the SOC, it's watt-hours / 80. So if you multiply "Gids" * 80, you get the true capacity in watt hours, or you can multiply by .08 and get kWh.
I typically see a full charge stop at 94-95% true SOC. My last charge to "100%" was actually to 94.591% SOC, and 22240 watt-hours, which is 271 "Gids".
Just so you guys all know!
Re: What is a "Gid"?
Why don't you guys compare notes... That way we all win!
Ingineer wrote: I don't have one of Gary's meters, but I'm reasonably sure that what Gary found on the CAN bus is not the SOC, it's watt-hours / 80.
TomT wrote: Why don't you guys compare notes... That way we all win!
Ya, wouldn't that be awesome!
Phil, why do we not measure these 22.5kWh (281.25 Gid) when our typical dash miles/kWh divided by miles driven (when driven all the way from 281 Gid to 1 or 2 Gid)?
More typical is 18-21.5-ish kWh, depending largely on temperature. For example, I drive 100 miles, and average 4.8 miles/kWh, that infers 100/4.8=20.8kWh.
Also, for the sake of continuity, might I suggest that we simply consider SOC that we have access to. I recognize the battery has more, but I think of it as fuel sloshing around in the gas tank that the fuel pump can't access. Yes, there's a little more in there, but we've already burnt 100% of the usable and available energy.
Finally, a request. Can we please bump up the cell voltage from 4.1v to 4.2v ?
I don't yet have an answer for that, but I trust the battery ECU's calculations of SOC and watt-hours much better than the crappy software in the combination meter. There's many possibilities for error. One obvious one is other systems using energy in the car.
Ingineer wrote: I don't have one of Gary's meters, but I'm reasonably sure that what Gary found on the CAN bus is not the SOC, it's watt-hours / 80. So if you multiply "Gids" * 80, you get the true capacity in watt hours, or you can multiply by .08 and get kWh.
I can confirm that. I got 79.0 average kw/gid on one charge and 83.4 on another as measured going into the battery. Below is a plot of the energy per gid for two separate 100% charges. There is a lot of noise but the average value matches yours. Was the 22240 from the wall or into the battery?
There is some non-linearity, true, but it's still a lot better than the 12 bars on the dash. The graph below shows the non-linearity better, I think. I plotted the energy into the battery versus time and gids vs time during the same 100% charge. You can see that the energy into the battery is a very linear constant rate (as expected), but the gids do vary a little - particularly at the low end. Note there are two separate Y axis (charge in kwh on right and gids on the left), so don't read anything into the separation at the end of the charge cycle.
Has anybody yet found the battery temperature raw data?
I think the interesting question here for Ingineer is how did you know your SOC was 94.591%...?

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In the past two years Ontario, along with other provinces, has been implementing world-leading regulations on restricting flavours in tobacco products including menthol, but how well have these policies been working? Many countries around the world, including the United States, are considering implementing menthol restrictions and results from the Canadian experience may be influential.
This webinar presents the results of evaluations of these regulations using wholesale sales data reported to Health Canada, and a long-term cohort of menthol smokers assessed before and after the ban, presenting the first long-term evaluation of the effects of a menthol ban.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of Gemzar® (gemcitabine HCl), in combination with Taxol® (paclitaxel), providing a new option in first-line therapy for women battling metastatic breast cancer.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2004. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. In the U.S., breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, with 40,580 estimated deaths in 2004. About 40 percent of breast cancer patients develop metastatic breast cancer after receiving treatment during the primary breast cancer phase and the average survival time for patients after diagnosis of metastatic disease is 18 to 30 months.
The approval of the Gemzar®/Taxol® combination was granted following analysis of Phase III data, which demonstrated superior treatment outcomes. Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and treated with a combination of Gemzar® and Taxol® experienced an improvement in time to disease progression and response rate compared to Taxol® alone. The time to disease progression data (5.2 months vs. 2.9 months, respectively; p<0.0001) were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in 2003. Survival results will be formally presented at the 2004 ASCO meeting, June 5-8 in New Orleans.
The official label on the approval states that Gemzar®, in combination with paclitaxel, is approved in the United States for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing adjuvant chemotherapy, unless anthracyclines were clinically contraindicated.
Gemzar: In the U.S., Gemzar® was approved for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic pancreas cancer in 1996 and, in combination with Platinol®, for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in 1998. Gemzar® is approved in more than 90 countries and is the worldwide standard of care for pancreatic cancer and in many parts of the world for non-small cell lung, bladder and breast cancers. Gemzar® is a nucleoside analogue that interferes with the process of DNA production; thereby preventing cancer cells from replicating and thus slows or stops tumor growth.
Reference: Eli Lilly Company. Press Release, INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2004, www.lilly.com.

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The air filter fitted to your engine prevents harmful debris, dirt and contaminants from entering your engine.
Changing the air filter regularly helps prolong engine life because the air filter is designed to trap debris, dirt and contaminants that can damage internal parts of the engine such as the cylinders and pistons.
Engine damage can occur from particles as small as a grain of salt and result in costly repairs.
Fortunately, changing your air filter is inexpensive. It is also a simple procedure that you can perform quickly and easily.
Below you will find the most common air filters, if your air filter is not there, we can still provide you with the spare parts you need, just click HERE to go straight to our interactive parts diagrams.
Briggs and Stratton Air Filter (Yell) 450 500 550 Ser.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Big Wes is another Tablet PC user who has taken the TEO 3.0 plunge, using this must have Outlook add-in for the Tablet PC to take all of his notes. He previously used Journal to record his notes but now he's taking advantage of some of the excellent work Josh Einstien has done to make TEO 3.0 much more than an add-in.
Check it out here. Well worth a read and a great compliment to Tracy Hooten's earlier post.
Remember as Josh is putting the finishing touches on TEO 3.0 you can get a free upgrade by purchasing TEO 2.0 here.


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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With a never-before-seen spectacle of fireworks and laser displays on the iconic Burj Khalifa, Emaar mesmerised the world with its New Year’s Eve Gala in Dubai to usher in 2019. The event welcomed over a million revellers in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship mega-development. A highlight was the special tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, whose birth centennial was observed in 2018 as the ‘Year of Zayed’.
The show’s social media campaigns reached over a billion users, complemented by Emaar’s partnership with TikTok. Emaar NYE 2019 was one of the world’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebrations telecast live globally and live-streamed on mydubainewyear.com. The illumination of Burj Khalifa’s façade earned it two additional Guinness World Records – for the ‘Largest LED-illuminated façade’ and the ‘Tallest LED-illuminated façade’.
Following Emaar’s partnership with TikTok, five lucky couples from China, India and the Middle East were flown in to Dubai in addition to 55 top influencers who promoted the event to their followers. Emaar also selected two lucky winners of their social media competition to enjoy the celebration from a helicopter. Several messages submitted by the public on Emaar’s Twitter,Facebook and Instagram feeds @EmaarDubai using the hashtag #2019MakeAWish were displayed on Burj Khalifa.
The Emaar NYE 2019 show was themed ‘time and progression’. Inspiring visuals celebrating the heritage of the nation kicked off the event which went on for eight minutes on Burj Khalifa’s façade. Adding to the allure was the longest show to date of The Dubai Fountain. Following the countdown, in an all-out display of spellbinding pyrotechnics, the UAE, Dubai and Emaar wished the world’ a ‘Happy New Year’ with the message relayed in Arabic, English and Chinese.
The experience can be re-watched online at mydubainewyear.com. Emaar will showcase a short version of the show from January 1 to end-March to delight visitors to Downtown Dubai.


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There is a secret black market in NBA 2K17 MyTeam. It’s one of the more interesting aspects of the game and is very odd. Activating this black market is not normal, but it is worth it.Buynba2kmt.com to bring you a new tutorial, nba 2k17 MyTeam black market guide: How To Unlock The Secret Black Market to get diamond contracts.
To unlock the Black Market in NBA 2K17 MyTeam just follow these simple steps. All you have to do is go to the Packs Menu, the Single Packs preferably. Turn off your PlayStation 4 or XB1 controller. Set the time for an hour. Once that time passes, boot your controller back up. Press the B button and then you will unlock the NBA 2k17 MyTeam Secret Black Market. The screen will instantly remind you of Watch Dogs.
In the Black Market, you will see some Diamond Contracts for the VC. If you don’t have enough, then don’t worry. However, keep in mind that you have an hour until the Black Market closes. The cards you will get will be pretty cool and help you in MyTeam gameplay. This is especially useful if you want some free contracts.
Here is what players need to do. They need to leave the game at the NBA 2K17 MyTeam Pack Market. They don’t need to turn off the console but simply keep the screen there for an hour or so. Then they need to turn off their controller and set their alarm for an hour. This is so the player can head back to the game and be surprised to see a black market.
Players have an hour to purchase a special item. It is a Diamond contract card. Unlike most cards, this can be used to keep a player forever. It’s pretty expensive too, costing players a whopping 15,000 VC. Still, being able to keep a character forever in the NBA 2K17 MyTeam is very beneficial. The method to get this item might be convoluted, yet it does lead to an incredible result.
NBA 2K17 is available now on PS4, XB1, PS3, XB360 and Windows PC. We’ll keep you updated with more NBA 2k17 MT Coins sale. Stay tuned to Buynba2kmt.com. and you can have much NBA 2K17 MT and NBA 2K17 VC if you go to www.buynba2kmt.com. Use coupon "2K17" can enjoy a 5% discount.
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The PlayStation 2 is India’s highest selling console by far, but with Sony having discontinued production earlier this year, it appears the console will narrowly miss hitting the landmark one million sales figure in the country.
I would have loved it (if we could hit a million), but I think we will just miss it like Don Bradman with his 99.99,” PlayStation India head Atindriya Bose told MCV.
Bose said that the current installed base of all PlayStation consoles in the country (not including imports) stood at 1.8 million, with the PS2 making up half that number. The PS3 and PSP installed bases currently stand at 230,000 to 250,000 and 460,000 respectively.
The challenge now is to achieve in two years what has so far taken us five years. That is the challenge we should take up with the PS Vita, PS3 and PS4”.


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Color: Black and tan, red, fawn and sable.
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Is a Corgi the Right Dog Breed for You?
The Corgi was originally bred for cattle driving and thus have a herding instinct and can nip at heels. They are highly successful at obedience trials due to their intelligence, and make ideal house pets with their loyal companionship. Early training and socialization is recommended. They require close human contact and can be destructive if left alone for long periods of time. Coat requires routine grooming and moderately sheds.


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I learned about Inglot's O2M breathable nail polish line recently after I had discovered that my nails on my big toes seemed to be drying out at the end of last summer after spending most of their time covered by OPI nail polish. My largest toenails had opaque white patches, which I could reverse somewhat by applying petroleum jelly and covering with a bandage, but what to do during sandal season? I consider color on my toenails to be part of looking well-groomed in the summer.
Though I love OPI nail polishes, I want to keep my toenails hydrated and healthy. I decided to try the Inglot O2M line of breathable nail polish so that I could do this without sacrificing dressed-up sandal feet. Because these nail polishes are more expensive than OPI, I initially only bought the O2M breathable base coat and an O2M color. However, though I can get away without a top coat on my OPI polishes, I found that the O2M color started to scratch off a bit sooner, like after a week or so (my OPI polishes can look almost as good as new after nearly three weeks). So I decided the O2M top coat was necessary, and so far it is doing an admirable job of protecting my nail color after my last painting.
Yes, it's a bit more costly than conventional nail polishes, but I consider it a small price for keeping my nails healthy underneath. Your nails have to be able to breathe, too!
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November 8th, 2016: While America was facing the wrath of their senseless voters, the people of India faced the untimely wrath of the government’s decision to demonetize the Rs 500 and the Rs 1000 notes. The government claimed that the bizarre decision to demonetize the respective currency notes, was done mainly to do away with evils like black money. What shocked us even more were the changing stances of the government with respect to such a disastrous move. The various reasons listed from time to time were concerned with elimination of terrorism, elimination of black money, problem of counterfeit notes and making India a cashless economy. We have to realize that this step is a gradual process and a developing country like India, where more than 85% of the transactions are made in cash and where a huge portion of the countries citizens are digital illiterates, it is not easy to turn it into a cashless economy overnight.
For an economy like India to go cashless, one needs to have a very strong infrastructure to support such a drastic move. Even the most developed countries in the world are not 100% cashless at the moment. The lack of proper arrangements to back up this move was also another reason for its failure. It did not only leave the people high and dry looking for atm’s that were dispensing cash, but also resulted in the death of more than 100 people who had queued up for hours at end over a prolonged period of two months or even more. On one hand, majority of the banks are not ready to handle such bulky e-transactions and on the other hand, majority of the people in India are still not accustomed to the usage of a smartphone as a mode of payment. The lack of digital literacy has made this a very risky proposition for small vendors or individuals who are not aware of the cyber threats associated with this proposal.
Firstly, not all citizens in India have mobile phones. As per the TRAI reports the tele-density of India is somewhere close to 83%. The rural areas have a tele-density of 50.72% whereas the urban areas have a tele-density of 148%. We need to understand that, even though the number of connections may be huge in number, the actual number of users is low, since an individual may have dual sim. Secondly, not everyone has a bank account and not everyone is willing to use one because of lack of accessibility. Thirdly, it involves a cost on the part of both, the customer as well as the merchant. Merchants have to pay a fee of 1.7% to 2.5% on credit cards and somewhere around 0.75% for transactions under Rs 2000 via debit cards and around 1% for transactions above Rs 2000. Customers on the other hand have to bear the cost of a smart phone, internet connection and USSD charges and data charges whenever applicable. Let us not forget the charges one is subjected to whenever money is withdrawn from an atm. fourthly, the lack of language options serves as an impediment to people using digital systems and hence widens the gap in the already existing digital divide. More than a quarter of the population is illiterate. They cannot read nor write or even fill up a form in the bank. In fact going cashless will just make life more difficult for them since they will be vulnerable to fraud. Fifth, we need to take into account the times when payments have to be made online but due to network issues or over capacity, the payment does not go through. We have experienced such issues with payment apps like Paytm recently, when their system experienced a slowdown, owing to the sudden flow of massive traffic. Sixth, the poor security systems in the current online payment networks have become a huge concern. Last year there was a theft of more than 3.2 million card details that belonged to customers from banks like SBI, ICICI, HDFC, AXIS, etc.
There are around 1.45mn PoS terminals that have been installed across the country and there are around 2 lakh atm’s but the retail locations for PoS transactions are no match for the over the counter cash transactions. At the moment India has around 700 million debit cards and 25 million credit cards, whereas about 950mn people or 78% of the population do not have access to the internet.
The informal sector on the other hand which account for close to 25% of India’s GDP, was badly hit since more than 482 million people earn cash income on a daily-wage basis. It is next to impossible to impose a cashless mode of payment for people working in these sectors. This sector employs more than 80% of India’s workforce which includes grocers, barbers, maids, daily wage laborers, etc.
Having said that, the government has still not given up on promoting cashless payments. Various positive steps have been taken to encourage people to go digital. The cashless-society move has given rise to various e-wallet companies that have entered the foray to help achieve this plan. Companies like Paytm, PayU, Mobikwik, etc are being promoted by the government to make online payments, obtain utility services, pay bills, etc. The NITI Aayog has also launched weekly-draw schemes like Lucky Grahak Yojana and Dighi Dhan Vyapar Yojana which promises a chance to get cashback if one wins. Post demonetization the government also planned to do away with the surcharge that was applicable on card usage. To conclude, India is still far from achieving the “cashless-economy” goal, but the step taken has paved a path and a route to achieve a long term plan.

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Good atmosphere to work. Colleagues and superior are very cooperative. You can become a self self decision maker.
Management is worst. They don't know how to recognise the hard worker.
Treat everyone according to their ability and recognise the right employee in right time.
It is very good conpany...nice work place..good work profile...nice management...nice sallary..
Everyone in organization feels they are the main pillars of the company to run and withstand.
No proper guidance with management & no coordination at all.
worst experience ever faced in 45 days.
They never own professionalism or so called decency in their mind or behaviour but they want it on their dress code to cover their true color .
worry about employees and respect towards them & their contribution for work then business comes and stays with you guys consistently.
Coordination among employees is very good. Top management is very good.
Right now the financial status of company is not good.I hope that as soon as possible company overcome this.
Do not terminate the employee's form the company.
"Please think before you join"
"Best Infra Upper-Mid range company who looks for employee as well as work."
remuneration is not well as compare to other, lengthy in designation order, Semi trained or skill people are in top management.
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Open Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In the fast-paced world we live in, it's hard to find quality food fast. Z's offers a sit-down quality experience with a warm atmosphere and chef-driven, fresh creations in a fast casual establishment. Our North Myrtle Beach restaurant offers a feast for your tastebuds we are sure you will enjoy.
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we use melamine reusable plates, hand dryers in our bathrooms and recyclable or compostable carryout containers wherever possible. Z’s also provides Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten free options.

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A special meeting of the Joint Design Review and Plan Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Twin Lakes Village Hall, 108 E. Main St.
Allied Partners wants to add an addition on what is known as the “cold storage building” and to the existing east building. Both are located at 170 Holy Hill Road. The engineering and manufacturing facility are currently 100,000 sq. ft.
According to the application the north building addition/cold storage building, would be of steel frame and steel siding to match the existing structure.
The east building would be of masonry block to match the exiting building. The balance between the east wall will be steel panel along with the north end of the wall.
Jon Wallencamp of Kueny Architects LLC of Pleasant Prairie is handling design.
Allied Plastics is well-known in the area and has 185 employees.
This year KABA (Kenosha Area Business Alliance) nominated Allied Plastics, Inc., for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year.
Allied Plastics is a full-service custom thermoforming service provider specializing in vacuum forming, twin sheeting and pressure forming medium to heavy gauge parts.
Allied manufactures products for a wide variety of industries; agriculture, construction, recreational, medical and food to name a few.
Allied’s manufacturing process is environmentally safe; other than heat from the thermo-forming machine ovens, no harmful exhaust is generated or emitted. To be able to provide customers with the highest quality products at a competitive price, API relies heavily on its research and development practices. They also invest regularly in the latest high-tech equipment such as Robotic Trim Cells and the latest thermo-forming machine technologies.


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Most adults don’t eat the daily allotments from the five food groups recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
En español | While there’s still no magic bullet that will guarantee a healthy brain, a new AARP survey points to a promising nutritional formula: What’s good for the rest of the body is good for the brain. The trick, experts say, is getting people to follow this commonsense guidance.
Adults age 40 and over who say they eat healthy foods most of the time are twice as likely as those who rarely eat a nutritious diet to rate their mental sharpness as “excellent” or “very good,” according to a new AARP consumer survey on brain health and nutrition.
The more fruits, vegetables and fish respondents say they eat, the better they rate their brain health and overall health. Sixty-three percent of the adults surveyed say they eat a healthy diet up to three or four days a week. Those who eat seafood in a typical week, but not red meat, report better brain health and higher average mental well-being scores than individuals who have red meat but not seafood.
The survey results are in line with new recommendations by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), which conclude that a plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with better brain health and that eating fish and other seafood seems to improve cognitive function. In addition, excessive amounts of alcohol, saturated fats and salt are all harmful to brain health, according to the GCBH.
The foods that researchers say lead to brain health are the same ones that studies consistently show promote good heart health.
“Many of us have gotten used to the idea of heart-healthy foods, but now we know that those same foods can make a big difference in our brain health, as well,” says Sarah Lock, AARP senior vice president for policy and executive director of GCBH.
Most adults don’t eat the daily allotment from the five food groups recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ChooseMyPlate initiative. It recommends people over 30 eat: 1.5 to 2 cups of fruits; 2 to 3 cups of vegetables; 3 cups of dairy; 5 to 7 ounces of grains; and 5 to 6 ounces of proteins. Only 1 percent of survey respondents say they eat the ideal number of servings from all five food groups, and one-third say they fall short in every food category. Women report eating better than men, and adults ages 40 to 54 cite more barriers that prevent them from eating well compared to adults over 65.
Among the reasons respondents say they don’t eat healthily are: It would be too expensive; it’s “hard” to eat healthy; their family would not like the taste; there’s a lack of nearby stores that sell healthy food; and the belief that eating healthy won’t make a difference. A majority agree that if their doctor recommended a change in diet, they’d be more likely to do it. But only 37 percent say their physician has ever mentioned diet, and only 10 percent say their doctor has recommended they follow an eating plan.
Nearly 9 in 10 say they would likely eat healthier if they knew it would lower the risks of cognitive decline, heart disease and diabetes.
GfK conducted the survey for AARP using its nationally representative online panel. A total of 2,033 adults age 40 and older were surveyed between Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.


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It's New Year's Day. That means at least two things for many college football fans: It's time to grab the recommended dose of Tylenol and settle in for a full day of college football bowl games.
The six-game schedule for the first day of 2014 kicks off with a pair of noon starts on the East Coast and then wraps up with the Fiesta Bowl in the evening. Along the way the 100th edition of the Rose Bowl will take place, Javedeon Clowney might take off someone's head and Les Miles will likely do or say something unexpected.
"I would say this is the biggest game in our program's history," Michigan State safety Kurtis Drummond said ahead of the Rose Bowl, via The Associated Press. "Definitely the biggest game in our lives. For us to go down in history as potentially one of the best teams, it's definitely a challenge that we're all ready to take on."
Matchup: Nebraska (8-4) vs. No. 22 Georgia (8-4) Time: 12 p.m. EST Location: Everbank Field, Jacksonville, Fla. TV: ESPN2 Talking Point(s): Georgia was one of just three teams to receive a first-place vote in the preseason AP poll but opened the season with a loss to Clemson. The Bulldogs' star quarterback, Aaron Murray, will miss the game with a knee injury.

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It's the second time Google has blamed a major computer hacking scheme on China . On 1st of June we have Reported that : Chinese Hacker Cracks Hundreds of Gmail Accounts of U.S. & Asia.
Google said the hackers' "goal" was to eavesdrop on the officials "to monitor the content of the users' emails."
The hackers did not steal any government-owned emails, but U.S. officials who work at home frequently use Gmail to do government business. White House teams often use Gmail to communicate where and when the President might travel. The risk is growing that too much secure information is being sent on non-secure systems.
FBI is now investigating and this new revelation of hacking is adding heat to the growing friction between the U.S. and China.


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Applications are invited for a PhD position in the field of privacy enhancing technologies and cryptographic engineering at the Information Security Group of the UCL Department of Computer Science. The position is funded partly by Microsoft Research (MSR) and will be co-supervised by an MSR researcher.
We expect a candidate to have at least a strong 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related MSc course. A good engineering mathematics background and a willingness to become fluent with modern cryptographic constructions are necessary. A solid software engineering, compilers, or distributed systems background is desirable.
The successful applicant will study the engineering of tools and services to enable the wide deployment of privacy friendly computation techniques. A number of techniques in theoretical cryptography allow for computations to be performed on encrypted or otherwise obscured private data (including homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation and zero-knowledge proofs). The aim of this project is to make those techniques practical and usable by non-cryptographers. Key challenges include a thorough understanding of the cryptographic primitives, but most importantly engineering innovation through the creation of both infrastructures (web services, trusted parties) and tools (compilers, libraries, languages) that implement the theoretical techniques, and provide a usable interface for non-experts to use them.
You should mark the name of the studentship clearly on your personal statement.
The vacancy closing date is the 27th June 2014.
General enquiries about the application process should be directed to Melanie Johnson at melanie.johnson@ucl.ac.uk.
Questions regarding academic aspects of the project should be directed to George Danezis at g.danezis@ucl.ac.uk.
The studentship is open to all but only fully covers UK/EU fees. In addition a tax free stipend of £15,863 per year is provided.


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Two or three weeks ago I cycled from my home of being old to the home of my infancy. Born in Walthamstow, lived my early years on the Bank of England Sports Ground. Richmond Park was part of my play ground. Beverley Brook was a connection, it runs through Richmond Park and babbles along the border of the Sports Ground.
I cycle through Regent's Park, across Hyde Park, along Fulham Road, past North End Road, over Putney Bridge, and on to Roehampton. All sorts of feelings and thoughts rattle and ripple through, across, along my body-mind (consciousness) on a little journey like this.
I wondered where we, and people we knew, bought their scooters, the way we formed our group, our friendships, us school-leavers, work-beginners, this coming together around those scooters, clothes, girls, music, clubs, and dancing, beginning to know something of ourselves in other ways, and for such a short intense time of our lives, in the 60s. Our instincts, insights, intuitions forming, shaping, manifesting ourselves from our dreams and our world of play.


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This hat making fabric is just so luxurious. It really makes for beautiful hats.
Available in 17 beautiful shades.

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The authors advocate the 80-20 goal-setting rule: that 80% of your really important results will come from 20% of your goals.
Recommend the One Minute Manager on How to Manage People?
Yes – it’s a very easy read at less than 100 pages long. I imagine it’s good to refer back to as and when you have issues around how to manage people.
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Washington, DC, November 18, 2013 (MACP) — On Friday, November 22, 2013, King Mohammed VI of Morocco will meet with President Obama at the White House for discussions to deepen the two countries’ long friendship and strategic partnership. The two leaders will address how Morocco and the US can work together, based on shared values and common interests, to meet key economic and security challenges confronting the Middle East and North Africa. They will also discuss political transitions in the region, for which Morocco’s democratic and economic reforms offer a peaceful model for change.
King Mohammed VI, who ascended Morocco’s throne in 1999, has met previously with former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in Washington, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Morocco. In September 2012, the US and Morocco launched a Strategic Dialogue—the first such US dialogue with a Maghreb nation—to advance common interests on political, economic, security, and educational and cultural affairs. Traveling with the King are senior members of Morocco’s new government, with portfolios addressing all of these areas, visiting Washington for the first time since the new coalition was announced in October.
This material is distributed by the Moroccan American Center for Policy on behalf of the Government of Morocco. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC.

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The road from Las Vegas through the Mojave Desert is long. It is straight, and it is peaceful; one can go over 110 miles per hour in their car through these roads without attracting the attention of so much as a ground squirrel. Not that I would have done this on my trip out to Desert Hot Springs this particular weekend. But it is possible. The roads - I swear they are the ones out of that scene in Forrest Gump where he just runs into the horizon and eventually has to turn back because they appear to lead nowhere. I flew down these roads, but unlike Forrest my Google maps told me they did lead somewhere. So I pressed on.
By the time I had arrived at this place, the desert "casita" according to air b&b, it was darkening. It was getting dark and the heavy locks on the gate and the instructions which I could not pull up on my phone on account of the bad reception and my memory failing made it difficult. This place I finally arrived at after sundown on Friday night; it was totally silent. The thousands of cars pouring into Las Vegas on I-15 in the northbound lanes as I flew the other way were not looking for silence. But as a resident of Vegas, one begins to need this silence to stay sane. The ring of the slots, the music pouring from the clubs, the engines of the jets flying in and out of Mccarran... it makes for a constant drone, one that stays with you even as you lay in bed at night.
These sounds now became the crackle of gravel underneath tires; the chirping of crickets; the clank of metal on metal as the locked clicked and the big gate swung open. These were the new sounds that broke the silence of this Mojave Desert evening. As I arrived, for a moment my mind wondered to the recent prison break in Los Angeles a few days prior and my curious study of a map about where one might go if they where running from the law; they probably wanted silence, too. So I went into the house with a dog and a backpack and a Beretta in my hand and put that out of my mind - because silence and seclusion is good, but it's also good to have an insurance policy.
The house smelled of old wood and books and gave the sort of comfort that is unique when you know it is the only roof around you for miles. It was simple and small and had a clawfoot tub in the middle of the front yard which had a hose running to it in some attempt at a hot tub I suppose. There was a record player with a bunch of old records: Ella Fitzgerald, Gershwin, the soundtrack to My Fair Lady. Clearly the owner had class or was desperately trying to appear that way. So I put on the Ella and felt truly high class as I cracked open Michener and a bottle of wine; I lit a fire and Abby lay at my feet on the porch as the sun set.
By the time Greg and Veronica arrived that evening it was dark and I'd been through the Ella twice and a few chapters of Michener which were very long chapters and half the bottle of wine and stoked the fire three times. I also found out that you could flip the record to hear more songs. Marvelous. The headlights came down the road so bright and I squinted as they lit up the front of the casita like it were some criminal being interrogated. I hoped it was them because those escapees from Los Angeles still lingered in my mind.
This place was so far from Las Vegas. All those people I'd passed going the other way. The bright lights. The activity. But here: the stars. Millions of tiny bright pinpricks against the darkness. We dragged out the cheap telescope and a camera and tripod through the cactus far into the yard and I showed Greg how to take night time pictures which did not turn out correctly. But the stars put on a show. Just a few hundred miles away, Luxor pierced into the sky with its bright vertical spotlight. But here: God showed His light. Ella sang her songs. The fire burned. I escaped.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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The Cape Verde islands are the southernmost group in the boomerang shaped archipelago of Macaronesia. Made up of 10 major islands, the Cape Verde's were used as a stopping off point for the slave ships heading over to the Americas, and descendants of these slaves have mixed with the Portuguese settlers. Previously known as Lhana, Sal is the flattest island and the main tourist entry point because it is home to the worlds longest airstrip (4.2km/2.6mi), which is enough tarmac for the Space Shuttle to land!
The surf potential was first discovered in the late '80s, by windsurfers in Santa Maria on Sal. With dominant NE trades and consistent NW swells, the west facing lava reefs hold swells up to 8ft.


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You are currently browsing the tag archive for the ‘Rosy Periwinkle’ tag.
As a thank-you gift for judging a flower show I received a pot of Catharanthus (clear or pure flower) roseus (rosy colored), or Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle. I grew these in St. Charles as an annual and loved them. I don’t run into them that often here in Northern Michigan, but maybe I’m going to the wrong nurseries or not paying attention to the annual departments. I usually shop for perennials. My gift made me think maybe I need to shop better. Hybridizers have worked with this plant and produced the beautiful varieties available today. Warning: the sap can be poisonous. This means when children are around, you need to be extra careful they do not pick or eat the flowers.
Catharanthus roseus makes a colorful display from summer to fall for border or container plantings; sun or lightly shaded areas suit them best, but they perhaps needs a longer growing season than available where I live. I’ve read where they are very slow developing from seed, so planting outdoors isn’t an option here. Rosy periwinkle likes moist soil, not wet, soil and will tolerate dry. This generally means the plant lives on dry sites but looks awful. I left mine in its container and may bring it in this fall to see how it overwinters (not crossing my fingers).
In colder climates it is grown as an annual for its abundant five petal flowers of pink, red, or white with a deeper pink star in the middle.
The plant’s therapeutic uses came to the attention of Canadian and American medical researchers during World War II when they learned that soldiers stationed in the Philippines used Madagascar Periwinkle leaves to substitute for unavailable insulin. During the 1950’s… the researchers found them to have no appreciable effect on blood sugar levels, but they did reduce the white blood cell count in laboratory animals without significant side effects. More recently, 2 alkaloids in Madagascar Periwinkle leaves, vinblastine and vincristine, were identified as active anti-cancer agents that could be used in chemotherapy. Vinblastine is used for patients with Hodgkin’s disease and vincristine is used for children with leukemia. With the introduction of vincristine, the survival rate for children with leukemia jumped from 20 to 80 percent.
They also mentioned that during WWII soldiers in the Philippines used the plant to control diabetes when insulin was in short supply. I had no idea anyone with diabetes would be inducted into the army, so there was a surprise.
While a beautiful plant, its potential as a medicine makes me think about our many different ecosystems and what grows there. If we destroy even one habitat, make one plant extinct, we might well be destroying a plant with great potential for human well-being.


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If you can’t get onboard with a company whose tagline is Donuts are Love, I’m not sure what you are doing with your life.
This gem lives in Saugus, Massachusetts and has been a local favorite since they opened their doors in 1955. Family owned and operated, this place speaks to the heart of New England’s love affair with donuts. Nothing beats the small town vibes when you can get a decadent donut and fresh coffee from a staff that is efficient and friendly.
I have visited this shop over the past few years and have yet to have a donut that is less than divine. They are using local and organic ingredients to offer rotating seasonal menus, as well as two gluten-free staples: chocolate and old fashioned (although they say their facility is not gluten-free, so be careful with severe allergies). I recently learned that the gluten-free donuts are also dairy-free and that just about made my whole week.
Perhaps we can convince Kane’s Donuts to offer a vegan donut in the future but for now, I’ll take the gluten- and dairy-free chocolate anytime I’m passing through.
Give them them a try, because after all, donuts are love.


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What is the Online Dash Pics Shopping Cart System?
What is the Online Dash Pics Shopping Cart System™? Simply put, this software application is designed to put you, the photographer, in high gear on the road to customer satisfaction. This revolutionary digital event photo software provides you with the vehicle to put digital proofs in front of your customer via a personal computer. Put your customer in the drivers seat.
Do not mistake Online Dash Pics for just a photo web hosting service. We are a Full Service company specializing in complete, end-to-end digital photo sales. From our front line, on-site software application targeted to achieve independence from paper proofs to our back end Internet based Photo Websites, we help you in all aspects of your digital photo sales.

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WASHINGTON — South Florida has long been a laboratory for some of the nation’s roughest politics, with techniques like phantom candidates created by political rivals to siphon off votes from their opponents, or so-called boleteras hired to illegally fill out stacks of absentee ballots on behalf of elderly or disabled voters.
But there was never anything quite like the 2016 election campaign, when a handful of Democratic House candidates became targets of a Russian influence operation that made thousands of pages of documents stolen by hackers from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington available to Florida reporters and bloggers.
The impact of the information released by the hackers on candidates like Taddeo in Florida and others in nearly a dozen House races around the country was largely lost in the focus on the hacking attacks against the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. But this untold story underscores the effect the Russian operation had on the American electoral system.
Why the Russian government might care about these unglamorous House races is a source of bafflement for some of the lawmakers who were targeted. But if the goal of Russian President Vladimir Putin was to make American democracy a less attractive model to his own citizens and to Russia’s neighbors, then entangling congressional races in accusations of leaks and subterfuge was a step in the right direction.
The intrusions in House races in states including Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Ohio, Illinois, New Mexico and North Carolina can be traced to tens of thousands of pages of documents taken from the DCCC, which shares a Capitol Hill office building with the Democratic National Committee.
The document dump’s effectiveness was due in part to a de facto alliance that formed between the Russian hackers and political bloggers and newspapers across the United States. The hackers, working under the made-up name Guccifer 2.0, used social media tools to invite individual reporters to request specific caches of documents, handing them out the way political operatives distribute scoops. It was an arrangement that proved irresistible to many news outlets — and amplified the consequences of the cyberattack.
Cybersecurity consultants believe the hacking of the DCCC took place around March or April of 2016 after a staffer clicked on a so-called phishing email. The DCCC shut down its computer system for a week — from the moment it learned of the attack in June. But it was already too late to close the door. The consequences started to become clear in August when the hackers released the home addresses, cellphone numbers and personal email addresses of Democratic House members.
State troopers were sent to the homes of House Democrats across the United States, and they were urged to immediately change their cellphone numbers and personal email addresses, although this took place after many received a series of obscene calls, texts and emails.
But it turned out this was just a warning shot.
Guccifer 2.0 followed up on the release of lawmakers’ personal data with large caches of internal party documents, starting with some documents related to House races in Florida, including Taddeo’s contest.
The seats that Guccifer 2.0 targeted in the document dumps were hardly random: They were some of the most competitive House races in the country. In Taddeo’s district, the House seat is held by a Republican, even though the district leans Democratic and Clinton won it this year by a large majority.
To prepare for the race, the DCCC had done candid evaluations of the two candidates vying in the primary for the nomination. Those inside documents, bluntly describing each candidate’s weaknesses, are considered routine research inside political campaigns. But suddenly they were being aired in public.
Garcia was the first to use the material as a tool to attack his opponent, showing up at a televised debate with a printout of the documents and accusing Taddeo of hiring a private detective to follow him, an allegation she disputed. It was the first of many attacks based on the leaked material.
After Garcia defeated Taddeo in the primary using the material unearthed in the hacking, the National Republican Campaign Committee and a second Republican group with ties to House Speaker Paul Ryan, turned to the hacked material to attack him.
In Florida, Guccifer 2.0’s most important partner was an obscure political website run by an anonymous blogger called HelloFLA!, run by a former Florida legislative aide turned Republican lobbyist. The blogger sent direct messages via Twitter to Guccifer 2.0 asking for copies of any additional Florida documents.
“Do u have a size limit?” Guccifer 2.0 replied, a question that led the Florida blogger to set up an anonymous Dropbox account so he could take thousands of pages of stolen information from the Russian operative, data that the blogger immediately recognized would have an extremely high strategic value for the Republicans.
By September, Guccifer 2.0 had expanded his releases to include documents related to House races in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina, working with individual political bloggers like Miscellany Blue in New Hampshire.
“Exclusive: Leaked DCCC documents reveal effort to replace Shea-Porter with ‘fresh face for 2016,'” said one of the first dispatches posted in New Hampshire, on Miscellany Blue, referring to Carol Shea-Porter, the Democratic candidate for the House, who ended up narrowly winning the seat, despite the intense criticism directed at her by Democratic leaders that was revealed by the leaks.
In Pennsylvania, the leaked documents showed that Democratic Party officials did not like their own candidate for one House seat — a local businessman named Mike Parrish — and worked aggressively to recruit an alternative. Parrish, the internal party documents noted, owned a company in Pennsylvania that had been sued eight times, had been delinquent on his taxes and had been named in a 2013 lawsuit “alleging racketeering and corruption,” the DCCC internal report said.
Concerned, the party tried to recruit a local businesswoman, Marian Moskowitz, to challenge Parrish. But Moskowitz ultimately declined to run for the seat, so the party was left with Parrish, whose standing was further hurt when the details about the Democrats’ misgivings about him drew coverage from bloggers and newspapers.
Parrish lost his bid for the seat.
Guccifer 2.0 even posted a cache of confidential documents focusing on Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., the chairman of the DCCC, who faced no serious challenger this year. Luján said it was a clear effort to send a message to the party leadership — that the hackers wanted to try to hurt Democrats at all levels of the party, from lesser known races in Florida to the leadership.
After the first political advertisement appeared using the hacked material, Luján wrote a letter to his Republican counterpart at the National Republican Congressional Committee urging him to not use this stolen material in the 2016 campaign.
Pelosi sent a similar letter in early September to Ryan. Neither received a response. By October, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC tied to Ryan, had used the stolen material in another advertisement, attacking Garcia during the general election in Florida.
AshLee Strong, a spokeswoman for Ryan, said he did not control how the material was used in the ad, although she did not dispute that the material had been stolen as part of an act of Russian espionage. “Speaker Ryan has said for months that foreign intervention in our elections is unacceptable,” she said in a written statement.
At least some Republican players turned down a chance to exploit the material, including Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania, who was running for re-election in a contest where he faced off against Parrish and was aware of the unflattering material about his opponent that had become public.
Still, Parrish, in an interview Tuesday, said he believed that the document dumps hurt his candidacy. But as a former Army cavalry troop commander who served in West Germany in the final years of the Cold War, he said he was not surprised to learn that the Russians were behind the cyberattack.


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The war between What is National and What is Anti-National is going tough day by day. In a recent incident, some members of the Hindu Jagran Manch and BJP youth wing vigorously shut down a Kashmiri garment trader’s shop in Mussoorie after the Facebook post praising Pakistan army goes viral.
59-year-old Manzoor Ahmad from Hamhama in Kashmir’s Budgam district had posted a video on his official Facebook account, praising the Pakistan army.
Meanwhile, Mussoorie police station SHO Rajeev Ruthann said that the trader Ahmed himself had filed a complaint about his Facebook account being hacked. Moreover, the anti-national post had now been removed from his account.
The president of the traders’ body (the Mussoorie Traders & Welfare Association), Rajat Aggarwal said that after Pakistan’s victory over India in the final of the Champions Trophy, some Muslim boys were seen shouting slogans of Pakistan Zindabad. According to some BJP leaders and local traders, Kashmiri traders provoked them to do so.
Therefore, the trader’s body has given the deadline to the Kashmiri traders to leave the town by February 28, 2018. But, Ahmad and some others are allowed to stay.


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In North America depression is on the rise. But why?
What I think he means is that when people used to try to figure out who they were and what their purpose in life was, they were quicker to lean on and benefit from the wisdom of their wider community and faith tradition.
But today, since many people devalue those things, they try to make it all up on their own from scratch. And since they can’t handle the weight of this task by themselves… it often crushes and depresses them!
You are his. Your value is uncontested. Because of your faith in Christ, your eternity is secure. And in this life you’re enlisted in his incredible, renovating cause to make our society and relationships reflect something more of heaven on earth.
Sound meaningful? You better believe it!
So as you try to figure out who you are and what your purpose is, remember that you’re not starting at ground zero: You are starting at the empty tomb; and you are standing on the shoulders of a faithful risen Saviour who is unrelentingly committed to spreading hope throughout the world.
When you feel overwhelmed by life remember the overwhelming love of God. You are his. Your value is uncontested. And your purpose is wonderfully tied to the God who is making all things new.


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On behalf of Burress Law PLLC posted in traumatic brain injuries on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
Traumatic brain injuries can be emotionally and financially devastating to the victim and their loved ones. Much of a person's identity is wrapped up in their personality and their physical ability to do the things they love. Both of these driving forces could be dramatically impacted by a traumatic brain injury. In addition, the victim and their family could be responsible for significant medical bills that accompany the treatment of such a severe injury.
Many people assume that their health insurance will simply pick up the tab regarding the injury; however, this does not mean there will not be significant money the victim will owe due to high deductibles or other health insurance limits (in addition to a health insurance plan's subrogation rights) that could still place a family in dire financial straits. Furthermore, many physicians refuse to treat injury victims regardless of whether they have health insurance. What makes a traumatic brain injury potentially so expensive?
Often times, medical injuries are temporary. For example, when someone breaks their arm, it can be repaired with a surgical procedure and therapy to recover strength and range of motion. Once the arm is repaired, the patient may not have any ongoing issues. With a traumatic brain injury, however, the patient frequently may continue to suffer symptoms long into the future. Ongoing headaches, difficulty thinking and concentrating, and other symptoms (including epileptic seizures) may onset and continue for years after the injury. Patients who experience seizures, blood vessel damage and/or nerve damage will likely require additional treatment to help improve their overall condition. Each hospitalization, doctor's visit, prescription or brain image needed in the future can be very expensive.
When a patient suffers a traumatic brain injury, they require more frequent visits to the doctor. While many people may only visit the doctor once per year to receive an annual physical, a patient who suffers a traumatic brain injury could have multiple visits to multiple doctors each year. Many times, traumatic brain injury victims see numerous specialists including, neurologists, neuropsychologists, orthopedists, psychiatrists and other specialists who will all attempt to keep the various parts of their body functioning as well as possible.
If a patient is rendered unable to walk by a traumatic brain injury or needs assistance walking, they will require expensive equipment to remain mobile, in addition to transportation, which insurance does not typically cover. They may also require modifications to their home, which are costly. More severe traumatic brain injuries may also require attendant care ranging from someone to help with daily tasks up to 24-hour care. The victim may also be required to pay someone to perform household services and maintenance they otherwise would have performed on their own. Many of these types of expenses are not covered by health insurance.
While traumatic brain injuries are expensive, there may be legal avenues for compensation. The circumstances surrounding the traumatic brain injury must be investigated. For this reason, anyone who has a loved one dealing with a traumatic brain injury should contact an experienced personal injury attorney for guidance regarding the specifics of their situation and any avenues of financial recourse that may be available.

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text: In May 1784, shortly after completing the two piano concertos recorded here, Mozart described them in a letter to his father as 'concertos which are bound to make the player sweat.’ In his correspondence he also pointed out the particular importance of the wind instruments in the two works. This is obvious already in the first movement of the Concerto in D major, K 451, which opens the disc: for long stretches Mozart revels in the soloistic capabilities of the winds and elsewhere he builds up chordal textures in which the winds’ distinctive colours dominate. In a similar manner, the winds take the lead from the very beginning of the B flat major concerto, K 450, with the strings answering. Throughout the movement, the woodwinds are absolutely vital to the narrative and Mozart playfully exploits the diverse colours of the winds, frequently featuring pairs of them playing in octaves: oboe/bassoon, oboe/horn or horn/bassoon. In the Andante the wind instruments are silent from start, but once they enter they again dominate in terms of colours. The delicacy of the piano writing throughout this movement adds to the very special quality of the concerto, in which Mozart seems to point the way towards Beethoven. Previous discs in this series have earned distinctions such as Editor’s Choice (Gramophone), IRR Outstanding (International Record Review), ‘10’ (klassik-heute.de) and Disco excepcional (Scherzo). On their eighth instalment, Ronald Brautigam and Die Kölner Akademie have chosen to close the programme with a Rondo in D major, originally intended as a replacement finale for the Piano Concerto No.5, K 175. Offering a range of different moods and introducing a variety of quasi-operatic characters, the Rondo became greatly popular in Vienna and beyond, and was in fact sometimes published as a stand-alone work.

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If you have a desire to help shape the future of our Native Hawaiian keiki on the Wai‘anae Coast, the Kūlia & Ka Lama Education Academy (KKLEA) program of the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) is here to make it happen!
KKLEA empowers individuals to become and remain as teachers in their community. Created to recruit residents from the Wai‘anae Coast who want to become teachers, KKLEA supports programs that produce qualified, high achieving educators, helping students get their education. We provide coaching support, networking opportunities, financial training, financial aid and scholarships and even school supplies.
We believe educators are the backbone of any institution of learning. That’s why it’s important to us that our future teachers are nurtured and supported throughout their learning process. KKLEA coaches are available day and night to answer questions and guide students while they study for their Associate in Science in Teaching (AST) degree. And when you reach that goal, KKLEA is right there to help place you in a Wai’anae area school. You get to live and work in the communities in which you grew up.
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Nothing is more romantic than walking hand in hand with your loved one and watching street life. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing the list of the most romantic streets we could find in (chaotic) Hanoi.
Slowly walking on the streets, listening to the sound of dry leaves falling in the wind, watching sunrise and sunset with your beloved one or friends or capturing some amazing shots... Sound idyllic? You might not know it but there are some places like that in Hanoi that allow you to do all those things. For some tips on how to make your city break or Vietnam trip special, let's check our pick of favorite places in the city to steal away to with your beau or belle.
At the transition between autumn and winter time is the most beautiful moment of Kim Ma Street. The leaves begin to turn yellow and fall of, creating a layer of yellow leaf as carpet. This “Love Road” is suitable to take wedding photos in late autumn to winter. Couples can also take pictures on holidays such as Christmas, Valentine... These are the moments it becomes more sparkling, twinkling with many bright lights decorated on tree long the road.
Situated between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, Thanh Nien Road used to be a dam embanked in the early 17th century to keep fishes in Truc Bach Lake. Initially, its name was “Co Ngu” which is meaning holding tightly. It is nearly 1km, starts from Yen Phu slope to the Quan Thanh – Thuy Khue cross-road. From 1957 – 1959, after the contribution of the youth to build Co Ngu and many other larger and more beautiful buildings, President Ho Chi Minh suggested to rename Co Ngu to Thanh Nien to promote the contribution and efforts of the young generation. (Thanh Nien means the youth).
If it's nice out, consider heading up to the West Lake. Its endlessly beauty is one of Hanoi's most iconic features. Duck paddle boat on West Lake is a favorite entertaining service for couples having a chance to try after walking and feeling the romantic atmosphere on Thanh Nien Road.
Not a street but Hoan Kiem Lakeshore is also a nice palce to take a stroll around. Legendary Hoan Kiem Lake with the Turtle Tower and red color reflected by the lake’s water of Huc Bridge has always been an iconic iamge of Hanoi. The lakeshore is a very familiar place to anyone living in Hanoi. When someone talking about "bờ hồ" (lakeshore), you can understand it was the Hoan Kiem Lakeshore. A walk in Hoan Kiem Lake will open you to myriads of interesting sights and the locals’ way of living. It will be a precious experience if you wake up early and head to Hoan Kiem Lake, not only to enjoy fresh air but also to see Hanoian doing aerobic or taichi. The path running around the lake is also a place for citizen to gather to watch fireworks on the great festivals of the nation.
This article is not only for couples or newlyweds. It is for all who love romantic walks. Whether you want to undertake this alone, with a good friend of yours or with your special someone, that is totally up to you. And final advice for the gentlemen – to create the perfect atmosphere, buy your lady a flower! In Vietnam in general and in Hanoi specifically, flowers are not expensive at all, and it will definitely impress every woman! Let those moments in Hanoi be unforgettable!


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Is the Chief Justice a Judicial Activist?
Here’s an article that claims he may become one, although he’s been reasonably passive so far. The author cites as evidence two of Roberts’ dissents--one would have declared Oregon’s right-to-die law unconstitutional, the other would have sharply curtailed the authority of the EPA. It’s understandable why someone would have considered either of those decisions by the Court activist, although it does depend on your definition of activism.
Its very late here on the left coast, nearly midnight. I would like to comment on this article tomorrow, but for now, Id like to recommend La Shawn Barbers article about judicial activism and the definition of "birthright citizenship" and, more importantly, her reference to this John C. Eastman article.
I would submit that Congresss power is plenary and that of the judiciary is extremely limited over interpretation of each and every word and phrase of the Constitution.
Gonzales vs. Oregon : Oregons "right to death law." This one was not really a constitutional law analysis, but a conflict of state legislation versus federal legislation analysis, so it doesnt fit within the discussion regarding whether Roberts is an "activist," at least not in the constitutional law context.
Rapanos vs. U.S. Again, this case involved legislative analysis, not constitutional, having something to do with water running down hill (whoda known?). Because legislation is easily amended, judicial interpretation of legislation has, at least to my knowledge, never been described as "activism."
So, there you have it, my analysis of David Savages La La Times (ptooy) article. Roberts has not, as of yet, been an activist.
UG, Thoughtful and very plausible analysis. Thanks.


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Biggest Changes to Data Privacy Start Today - Is Your Business Compliant With GDPR?
Protect yourself from heavy penalties imposed by new GDPR rules to protect personal data. If you’re unclear on your compliance, it’s not too late to get up to speed.
Many companies keep a trove of personal information on their customers in both paper and electronic form. But not every company knows how to keep that data safe.

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I almost canceled my meet-up…twice.
When the opportunity to host the (in) real life portion of Incourage's 2014 conference came again this year I didn't hesitate to sign-up. Last year's meet-up had been a positive experience and I had high hopes of reconnecting with some of the same women who knocked on my front door and shared space on my couch last year.
Early on, my RSVP list filled up with women I knew and already shared life with, just as I had hoped.
But about a month before the meet-up, over half of the women who I thought were coming changed their RSVPs to no. And I was filled with disappointment and doubt.
Last year there was only one woman I had never met here. This year, I knew only one of the eight women signed up.
It felt like the pendulum swung to the other side and all of the sudden this introvert was opening her home to strangers (His plan, not necessarily mine). But God swung with the pendulum and reassured my doubting heart that the women who would gather in my home that day were exactly who He wanted there.
So I recommitted in my heart to follow through on my commitment to host.
Brave knocked on my door seven times this Saturday.
Together we watched stories shared and we laughed and we cried together.
And watching brave on the television cultivated courageous sharing in my living room.
Women connected only by Christ encouraged and empathized, spoke truth and showered love on each other.
As the afternoon sun streaked rays through the window curtains, we bonded over modge podge and searching for meaning in words.
Each woman walked in a stranger and out a friend in Christ.
I'm so honored by their courage — to not just sign up for a stranger's meet-up, but to actually show up at my front door.
And I'm so overwhelmed how God showed up here and prepared a safe place for hard stories to be shared and heard. And for the grace and compassion each woman gave without hesitation. What a gift!
These wonderful ladies taught me that there's beauty and brave in the story being written inside each one of us.
Your story matters…because you matter.
We need your story…because it's God's story being weaved and told through each of us.
And His story is full of redemption and healing and washed in His incredible and unconditional love for us.
How can we keep that to ourselves?
Beautiful Christy! I love that you stepped bravely forward as God led you, and walked with you. What a blessing to the other woman too! I think these small gatherings are perfect for online conferences like this. They foster a networking of shared love for Christ, shared stories & shared encouragement.
So blessed to connect with you online.
I just love this. I love how God was moving that morning as woman bravely gathered together. I attended my first meet-up on Saturday and did not know anyone but oh how blessed I was by our time together. Thank you for your heart to open your door to others. Blessings.
I love this, friend and I am so glad you chose Brave and held your heart and door open wide!
I love this, Christy! Thanks for sharing your story and for being so brave, for allowing God to stretch you. LOVE!
I love how God joins us together in community. Reading all of these amazing, brave stories is making me want to host next year!
Love it. Love your courage and willingness, and love modge podge. So really, that's just an all around win.

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