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This morning was the funeral of Mr George Stone who was an amazing Spiritual and Crystal Healer who founded Newport Holism Centre. It was a privilege to have trained with George and his team and to have worked alongside him giving healing to people at various Mind, Body & Spirit events. Such a gentle, compassionate and genuine person who was cherished by so many people. Due to the pandemic we were unable to attend his funeral but we were able to stand on the main road outside the Langstone Village Hall (where the Newport Holism Centre meet and give healing voluntarily weekly) and pay our respects as George made his final trip with his family to Langstone Crematorium.
He has made such a huge contribution by spreading his love of healing and his work will continue by all of those that he trained as well as those people whose lives he touched along the way.
Back home now in the arms of your angels George – thank you for everything. We know that you will continue to work through us.
Love and light
Lisa & David
Today, Sunday 19th May 2019, I have a stand at the Mind, Body Spirit Fayre at the Lysaght Institute (Orb Drive, Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0XB). If you would like to have a chat about how Hypnotherapy and Healing could help you I would be delighted to talk with you. I will also be offering Spiritual Healing sessions throughout the day at a discounted rate of £20 per session (which normally lasts around 20 minutes – saving £10 on usual price of £30). So why not come along and either try something new or just enjoy and benefit from the wonderful benefits of universal healing energies.
Love and Light
I had an amazing day yesterday at the Cardiff Wellbeing Festival held in the beautiful City Hall. I personally gave Spiritual Healing to eleven people and talked to many more on the benefits of the complementary therapies which I can provide (which includes Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Past Life Regression, Tapping and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Additionally many people sampled the organic range of Organo beverages which contain the superfood and King of Chinese herbs (ganoderma lucidium) which has a wide range of health benefits. If you would like to find out how I maybe able to help you just send me an email and we can arrange to chat further. Please like and share this post so that your friends can benefit too.
Kindest regards
It is absolutely fantastic news to see independent evidence from the medical profession that Spiritual Healing dramatically improves symptoms in longstanding illnesses. The two year project, which was scientifically rigorous, is one of the first of its kind. If you are interested in having Spiritual Healing I would be delighted to help you. Please see my website for further information https://www.hypnotherapyandhealing.co.uk/therapies/spiritual-healing/
Please also like and share this post to spread awareness of the effectiveness of Spiritual Healing.
Kindest regards
This week is Healing Awareness Week. We all experience healing each and every day without realising it. As we sleep each night our mind gets to work repairing and restoring our body. When we listen attentively to others problems, whether it is a friend or complete stranger, we are helping to heal them. I have spent today with many other people at the Arthur Findlay College in Stansted continuing to expand my healing abilities and taking time to receive spiritual healing personally which was wonderful.
Spiritual Healing complements conventional medicine by treating the whole person – mind, body and spirit. Healers, such as myself, act as a channel for transferring healing 'universal' energy to the person who needs it and the benefits can be felt on many levels – physical, mental and emotional.
Next Sunday (13th May 2018 – 10am-5pm) I will be at the Newport Holism Centre's Mind, Body & Spirit event (Lysaghts Institute, Orb Drive, Corporation Rd, NP19 OXB) and will be available to have a chat about how Hypnotherapy & Healing could help you. Additionally there will be opportunities for you to experience Spiritual Healing throughout the day.
Please share this page with your friends and family.
Kindest regards
I spent today with other Spiritual Healers from the Newport Holism Centre providing spiritual healing to those in need at a Mind, Body and Spirit event in Llandaff, Cardiff. As always it was wonderful to channel the incredible healing energies of the universe to help people.
If you would like to benefit from a relaxing group meditation followed by spiritual or crystal healing why not join us on any Tuesday evening at the Newport Holism Centre (based in the Langstone Village Hall, Old Chepstow Road, Langstone, NP18 2ND) from 7pm till 9.30pm.
Alternatively if you would prefer a one-to-one spiritual healing or hypnotherapy session I would be delighted to help you. Please see my website for further details.
Kindest regards
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I contacted Lisa when I didn't know who else to ask for help when experiencing a very anxious period in my life. A colleague mentioned they had received hypnotherapy a few years ago and said that it had helped. I was at the stage where I couldn't concentrate, hardly slept and couldn't get daunting, sometimes disturbing thoughts, out of my mind. Over six sessions of hypnotherapy, spiritual healing and learning various techniques my sleeping pattern improved and I started to feel more positive within myself and my anxiousness slowly subsided. Thank you for all of your help.
I received such help and support from Lisa when I was at a very low ebb. I found her spiritual healing gave me a feeling of reassurance, warmth and of not feeling alone. I found the hypnotherapy enlightening; it gave me an awareness of my negative emotions and anxieties but the tools to turn these around in order to give me an understanding and ability to deal with those feelings if they arose in the future. Thank you for listening Lisa.
I consulted Lisa about the social anxiety I was experiencing. I was very nervous during my first meeting but Lisa took the time to talk to me to get a picture of my needs and goals. I was very surprised how effective the initial hypnotherapy treatment was for me and I saw a change in my behaviour immediately. I also experienced some spiritual healing which had a very positive effect on me and completely cured a sprain that I had for several months (but had not told Lisa about prior to the treatment). Lisa's level of professionalism and discretion made me feel comfortable, more willing to work with the treatment which, in turn, improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the therapy. Several months have now elapsed since I last saw Lisa and I am still reaping the benefits of her expertise. Thanks Lisa.
A recent report published by the Mental Health Foundation established that just 13% of the population are thought to have good mental health. How is your mental health? Are you finding life to be overwhelming on occasions or are you having difficulty getting the right balance in your life? If so you are not alone. At Lisa Pryce-Jones Hypnotherapy & Healing, I will discuss your issues with you, and together we will agree on a treatment plan to suit your needs. In addition to Hypnotherapy, my holistic approach may also include Spiritual Healing, Reiki, Thought Field Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. For more information please visit my website now https://www.hypnotherapyandhealing.co.uk or call me on 07427 451992.


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Follow our new Instagram account! We also have a Facebook page to like and follow. Weekly blogs are posted to this site every Tuesday, but our social media accounts will also be used to share fun things and throw out last minute updates.
Double Feature
Arrive at the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre for dodgeball on half a turf field. Then transportation is provided to NorthLife Church for pizza and pop. This event is free.
Afterwards students are invited to attend a concert by Canadian GMA award-winning band, The Color. This event is open to the community and people of all ages. Concert tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Follow the link below to like and share the Facebook page which includes event information and instructions for purchasing tickets:
THE COLOR First Day Of My Life Tour – Fort McMurray
You may also purchase tickets in person at NorthLife Church (141 Alberta Drive).
FREE TICKETS are available for students who want to bring a friend!
Contact Pastor Asa: 780-804-0341 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Youth Retreat 2018 – Registration
Registration for the 2018 youth retreat is now open! All students who are finishing grades 7-12 are welcome on this weekend trip to Christina Lake Lodge in Conklin. For regularly updated information on this event, continue to visit our events page.
To register, complete and submit the applicable form/s below. You can also pick up a packet with all three forms at the church, either at youth group on Friday evenings, or during the week.
- Event Permission Form – Youth Retreat 2018
- *Authorization and Consent Form*
- *Contact and Medical Information Form*
**These forms are required at the beginning of each academic year for general involvement in NorthLife Youth programming. If you have already submitted them for your student/s, then you only need to submit the Event Permission Form.*
Friday Night Recap
Session Eight: James 4:1-12
Big Idea: Humble yourself and God will give you his grace and blessing.
Key Verse: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." James 4:7-8
What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? This is the first question James asks his readers after pointing out the differences between worldly wisdom and wisdom from God in chapter three — the wisdom of the world is marked by jealousy, selfish ambition, and division between people, but the wisdom from God is marked by peace leading to righteousness. James tells his readers what causes fights among them: they have raging desires that are at war within themselves. When a person wants something but doesn't have it, they murder (or at least burn with anger towards others). When they are jealous of someone else, they fight. They don't even ask God for what they want, and when they do they have wrong motives: they just want to fulfill their sinful desires.
Friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God.
James continues with a very bold and direct statement: friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God (Js. 4:4). You cannot live your life in complete allegiance to both the world and God, it's one or the other. This may sound harsh and unfair to some, but the reality is that friendship with God is way better than friendship with the world. In fact, God longs for relationship with you and me in a way that the world never will. He can satisfy us fully because he created us, but the world will only bring pain into our lives, and ultimately death.
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
So what do you do when you find yourself doing it all wrong? You've lived for yourself, and anything and everything but God…how can you make things right? Well James gives us the good news: God gives more grace (Js. 4:6a). More grace then what? Well we can conclude from the context of these verses and the teachings of other parts of the bible that God's wrath is in store for those who live in enmity with him. But for those who turn from their sin and ask God for forgiveness, he will certainly forgive them. Basically, God has more grace than wrath…he will punish those who disobey him, but he gives life to those who love him. What wonderful news, all we must do is give up our old ways and embrace God and all that he desires for us!
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
The key to peace with God is to humble ourselves and let him cleanse us. As Christians we the Holy Spirit of God lives in us, and he gives us the power to resist Satan and his temptations to sin. He gives us the power and desire to draw closer and closer to God each day as we pray, read the bible, serve others, and constantly thank Jesus for taking the punishment of our sin so we could enjoy fellowship with God the Father.
If you've come to the realization that your sin is leading you towards eternal death, and you believe and confess that Jesus Christ is God and died and rose again so that you never have to face the ultimate punishment, then today you can humble yourself and be forgiven and cleansed. You can start fresh and begin living a life that pleases God, and he will be with you every step of the way. He will always oppose pride, but loves to give grace to humble people.
Live It Out
- Humble Prayer: In biblical times they wore a rough sackcloth and sprinkled ashes on themselves to come humbly before God. What could you do to show God (and remind yourself of ) your humility? Kneel? Wear a dirty shirt? Put soil on your face? The specifics don't matter as much as your attitude. Take a good long time to listen to God. Ask about the things He cares about. Ask what He wants for you. Confess your sins and receive His forgiveness. Ask again for wisdom (James 1:5).
- Memorization: Learn James 4:7-8.
- Peacemaking: Are there "fights and quarrels" in your life? If you're not seeing eye to eye with someone, do what you can to set that relationship right.
- Service: Find a humble way to serve your church or community. Clean up, fix up, help those who routinely get neglected. This is not about you getting props for a good deed, but about showing the love of God to others.


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According to a new study, abnormal heart rhythm can be easily pointed out just by a look at the person's face. The study was conducted by the University of Rochester.
A new study has now revealed that it is possible for us to know whether or not a person is going through any abnormal heart rhythm, also known as atrial fibrillation. This is considered to be a treatable, but it is also a potentially dangerous heart condition.
The scientists used web camera and software algorithms in order to demonstrate the changes that happen in skin colour and that which can be used in order to detect the uneven blood flow caused by atrial fibrillation.
Jean-Philippe Couderc from the University of Rochester's heart research follow-up program said in a statement, "This technology holds the potential to identify and diagnose cardiac disease using contact less video monitoring."
A software algorithm developed by Xerox Corporation Limited scans the face and can detect changes in the skin colour which are not traceable to the naked eye. The sensors used in digital cameras are designed for three colours, and they are red, green and blue. The hemoglobin in the blood happens to be able to absorb more green in the spectrum of light; therefore, this change gets detected by the camera's sensor.
The participants were made to hook up to an electrocardiogram to see whether the results from the facial scan could be compared to that of the actual electrical activity going on in the heart. And then it was found that the colour changes which were detected by the video monitoring corresponded with the participant's heart rare which was detected on the ECG.
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I've received many emails from my readers asking for advice on how to be more productive. I'm a naturally (and irritatingly) organised person but even I need a swift kick up the backside every now and then to stay motivated. Here are a few tips to help you stay on top of things…
1. Plan. Plan. Plan.
If you don't own a diary then buy one. Write down all of your appointments in it. Schedule your gym sessions, coffee dates, what night it's your turn to cook dinner, when your next project is due – everything. I cannot fathom how anyone survives without a diary. Buy it, use it. Your diary should be like a puffer for an asthmatic. Do not leave the house without it. Go into semi-permanent state of panic if you lose it. Diary = Livelihood. Get it?
2. Learn how to write lists.
Most people think this is a no-brainer but there is a serious art to list writing. A little known tip to write an average to-do list is to categorise it. For instance my to do list today consisted of the following
*Blog post on productivity
*Print earrings photo for auction portfolio
*Transfer rent money
*Book flights for July trip to Brisbane
* Clean kitchen/washing up
* Put clean clothes away
* Clean sheets on bed
Errands (Don't forget travel mugs and green bags!)
* Gym
* Post Office
* Shopping
* 2 x takeaway coffees
This way you can knock over a whole category at once and save yourself time by not jumping from a 'House' task to an 'Errand' task. I also use categories like 'School', 'Body', 'Blog', 'Work' and 'Personal'. You can then have sub-lists within these categories for tasks like shopping or emails. You should also have daily lists (washing up, email editor, shop for dinner), weekly lists (start research on assignment, buy wedding present, take car to be washed) and monthly lists (book dentist appointment, roll super-annuation funds, join new gym) so you don't go crashing towards the end of the year realising, in December, that you haven't paid your electricity bill since August.
3. Fake it until you make it.
It takes thirty days for a behaviour to become a habit. Start every day with the proverbial 'can do' attitude and commit to thirty days of organisation. I guarantee at the end of this time you'll have three matching notebooks with categorised lists and a full supply of Sharpies in your handbag at all times. And if you really love me you'll also alphabetise your book shelf and label all the jars in your kitchen pantry… I'm just saying.
4. Plan a treat at the end of a busy day.
I study full time and work part time. Both my study and work require a lot of extra hours of research and planning so my weekends and evenings are often spent working. When I wake up on a Sunday I'll make plans with a friend to have a coffee or a glass of wine at five o'clock that evening so I have the incentive to get everything done. If you leave your time open ended it leads to procrastination and time wastage. Always give yourself deadlines.
5. Remember that there are 24 usable hours in everyday.
And if you don't spend at least 6 to 8 of those hours sleeping, the rest of them are pretty bloody useless.
6. Ban distractions.
I love nothing more than to write while Sex in the City is on in the background but unfortunately it makes me start every blog post with a Carrie-ism – 'And that got me thinking… (insert rhetorical question here)?' so that habit had to go. Be honest with yourself. If Facebook/Twitter/YouTube are taking up most of your day, work away from the internet. Turn off the music. Switch your phone to silent. Halve the amount of time you spend working and double the amount of time you spend playing.
7. Prioritise.
Really think about what is urgent and get those tasks done ASAP… because every time you miss a deadline, a fairy dies.
Please feel free to add any additional tips in the comments section. Also, if you liked this article… why not email it to a friend? Spread the Smaggle love!
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I think I'm one of the only disorganised virgos around, and I'm a teacher! I am getting better though, it was my new years resolution. I have 3 diaries – One for school, one for everything else (and lists, I'm good at those) and a quick glance diary. It sounds crazy but it works. Hopefully some of your tips will too.
What fabulous timing! I was just thinking over the weekend that I need to have another go at getting organised (attempt #257 I think).
Thanks for the great tips – I especially like the idea of categorising the To Do list. xx
Get other people to keep you organised:
Direct debit/standing order arrangements mean you never miss an important bill – mortgage/utilities/cred cards – also helps money management – I know how much of my salary is 'mine' after deducting any top ups to min payments/factoring in food. Divide by 4 (or 5 if the month goes that way) and you know how much cash you have to get through the month.
Buy mags and so on by subscription. Really, it stops me buying publications randomly – and most do a 3 issue option – also you usually save on stand costs and get your fix early.
If it works for you – grocery shop online – save scads by not impulse buying and once you've set it up – easy to reorder/restock from your regulars/previous list. Also check to see if your locals will take an order on the phone or operate a delivery/collection service – my local greengrocer does both – they'll either bring it to you – or you can collect your order from them.
I'm not big on 'to do' lists but love my diary and the big write-on calendar in the kitchen.
If you have a vehicle – note your MOT date- licencing will send you a reminder – you can tax on-line in the UK. Put these dates in your diary anyway along with any dates like servicing/tyres as they're done (with your mileage). We have 3 bikes and 1 car and this has saved a lot of heartache.
Value your time – honestly give yourself an hourly rate (mentally) and let that help you decide how much to do and how much to delegate.If you live with others – make sure they pull their weight and do the same yourself.
Pragmatic Capricorn.
Great advice Lady Smaggle. I am so putting some of these to work!
Here's my tip. It's actually to do with budgeting but I it really helped me. I am a (fairly) sensible, methodical Capricorn who was well trained by her bestie Virgo friend. We purchased a house together and we opened a joint account. We wrote down every bill we could think of that we might have to pay in a year and then calculated (or guesstimated) how much it would cost us over a year, divided it by 26 (as we were both paid fortnightly) and then in 2 giving us an amount we had to put aside every pay.
On pay day that bill money and mortgage money comes straight out of my account (and his) and goes into our offset account meaning we reduce the amount of money we are paying interest on. We set up direct debits for all bills so they automatically come out of the account when they are due. Following this same logic I also have an automatic amount of money transferred to my savings.
We've managed to reduce our 30 year mortgage to 22 years in 3 years and I've saved enough money to go for a 4 week holiday to Europe.
And I NEVER even have to look at my bills (though I do of course, because I am anal).
Oh. That was a terribly long comment and I sound like I am bragging… which I am but I am ever so proud!
This was just what I needed after a WHOLE WEEKEND of writing and organizing and getting stuff together.
Just one question: Do you have any recommendations for the PERFECT planner/journal/diary? I have one right now that is all bent and I sort of hate that it's bent. Plus it has like TWO LINES for me to write my To Do list. Yea, right, like I only have two things to do every day.
I love my diary. I can't live without my diary. And I remember when I was a teenager my mother ranting at me about getting and using a diary… I am so glad she did. She's not a Virgo though. She's a scarily practical Scorp.
so fitting, as I am already on a roll at work today. Thanks for the extra motivation. 🙂
I so need this post! At the start of any project, or the beginning of the year I get super organised – clean my working space, file everything away, start writing lists and filling out my diary. Four weeks later, my space is a mess, the filing builds up, my diary is nowhere to be seen and I am so disorganised.
This post has motivated me to "hit em up style" and kick my arse back into gear – thank you!
PS – I love the comment about giving yourself an hourly rate – it makes you realise how valuable your time is and what really is worth spending time on and what is not!
Because we all love a bit of DIY craftiness – and also – shrieking HOW MUCH?? in front of the Filofax refill stand in Staples is a tad undignified …
I get everything done, but really need more organization in my life! This article has helped me greatly! Seriously, I know know how to write a list 😀
Some great tips here. I need to write more lists, my brain is so full it forgets stuff.
I couldn't live without my diary, and I much prefer a paper one to an electronic one. Has to be week to view too.
I have been writing lists since I was about 5 years old I think! I always have one on the kitchen bench for all the jobs that I want to get done at home, like "change kitty litter" or "clean out emails". My husband likes to add items for me, eg, "get a life" or "write another list". Very helpful!
Hee hee – your 'transfer rent money' on your 'computer' list just reminded me why I turned on my laptop an hour ago! I was totally wasting time on Facebook until now.
I'm such a lazy slacker, so this is pretty useful advice. Today I finally forced myself out of the house for my first run, my dog used as a safety blanket, and my new clothes giving me confidence. Everyone was nice, and it was fantastic, and it could have been this fantastic months ago, but I put it off and put it off.
And I'm going to go out and buy a diary today, because I always have all this stuff planned, but I never remember because I never write it down. I start school this fall (If I ever get that FAFSA in…) so planning around my job will be essential.
Also, you're a blessing.
Thanks Lady Smaggle for the great advice, this is just what I am needing! Although I do have Virgo in my chart (not my sun sign), I unfortunately don't seem to have the super productive traits of a Virgo. I've been using lists for a while, but often find that I haven't gotten most of it done by the end of my day, which is frustrating. I definitely need to ban the distractions (especially Facebook!) and also prioritize. I use to do the easy tasks on my list first, but I recently listened to the audio book of Eat That Frog, by Brian Tracey about productivity. Realyl good book, he reecommends doing your biggest tasks first, then the rest of the day will be much easier and if we don't get our entire list done then we'll still have a good sense of achievement for doing the biggest/worst tasks and getting them out of the way.
Thanks again for your article, really helpful!
Best wishes,
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February will bring with it one of the most important days all the whole year. Which day it is generally depends on gender. Super Sunday or Super Boyfriend?
While the men will be waiting in anticipation for the big game, the ladies will be preparing for another day of supposed disappointment. They will let you and the boys have your day in the sun, only for you to forget about the day that they will crown their Most Valuable Player.
This year could be different though. If you have been riding the pine during the last few seasons, you might be able to get in for that all important last minute shot. Practice makes perfect, remember!
Practice starts today. The best coaches figure out the game plan with plenty of time before the big day. They do their research and talk to their scouts weeks before the whistle.
Valentine's comes up fast, and the best way to tackle it is to figure out your plan early. Head to the mall or do your shopping on the internet. Make sure to have her surprise stashed in a great place, and don't give it away. Then pull your sneak play when she least expects it.
The traditional gifts make for the some of the best. If it has worked for others, chances are it will continue to wow the crowd. Chocolates and candies come in many different varieties suitable for a cross town rivalry. Find the ones that she likes best. Flowers, especially roses, will bring her in for a close huddle. Lingerie, like panties and bras, just might lead to a little overtime excitement.
Whatever you decide for your lady this year put your heart and soul into it. She might even let you consider those season tickets!
Robb Ksiazek is a successful author and publisher for http://www.lingerie-4u.biz. He has researched and written hundreds of articles and can simplify your online search by recommending merchants for the best value and selections in quality lingerie, stockings, panties, and bra intimates.


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Looking for Taco Time Vegan menu? We have researched and identified some of the items you can go for.
Let us know in the comments which Taco Time vegan options did you go for?
Taco Time Vegan Menu
mexi fries
mexi rice
taco chips
soft bean burrito without cheese
veggie without cheese and sour cream
apple empanada
cherry empanada
cinnamon twists
salsa fresca
salsa nuevo
salsa verde
For a complete list of vegan menus on our site, see here. You can visit Taco Time here. Menu selections can vary by location. Always check with location before placing an order if the item has any allergens or meets your dietary needs and restrictions. We are not associated with the restaurant.


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5 Dirtiest Areas That You Usually Ignore During Office Cleaning
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4 Handy Steps to Deep Clean and Organise Your Garage
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Is my limit based on committed funds or notes purchased?
While your limit is technically based on notes purchased, you will be unable to commit funds towards the purchase of notes that exceed your investment limit. When a commitment is made, you are committing the funds towards the future purchase of a note, that is dependent upon the loan reaching its total funding amount. If you were to commit funds that exceeded your limit, and the loan reached its goal, the transaction wouldn't be able to take place. This is why you cannot commit funds that would cause you to be in excess of your investment limit.


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Edric, Justicar of the Republic is the first real difficulty of the adventure. The confrontation takes place in three phases, the first being fairly easy, but the next two are much more difficult. This boss marks the end of the Act 1 of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. If you can't defeat this boss, don't give up hope. Reset your Attributes and Passive Skills to distribute your points differently, try to take a few more levels, and make sure you have the best possible equipment for your level.
1st Phase
During the first phase, Edric regularly runs into you (picture1), simply dodge or move to avoid him. Don't stay in the red cone in front of him (picture2), and take advantage of this moment to hit him in the back. He then summons soldiers, get rid of them quickly (picture3).
Finally, Edric can open his shield and shoot at you several times (picture4). Don't try to inflict damage while his shield is active, focus on avoiding projectiles, then attack him when his shield disappears.
2nd Phase
During the second phase, he charges his weapon and fires a projectile in front of him (pictures5and6). He will also run straight ahead and fire a salvo of bullets (picture7). In both cases, don't stay in his trajectory at the risk of suffering a lot of damage.
He makes another devastating attack: when he punches you, you stay stunned for a few moments (picture8). Be prepared to quickly dodge to the side before he shoots you (picture9).
Finally, Edric is going to shoot all around him (picture10). Avoid at all costs to stay in the red areas.
3rd Phase
This is the third and final phase of this boss. This is the most dangerous phase, because some attacks can kill you in one hit. Be prepared to dodge when Edric dives to your position (picture11). Be careful because in addition to crushing you, he will create energy waves (picture12).
Move away from him when he does his swirling attacks (picture13).
Finally, his last attack is the most powerful. When he protects himself behind shields (picture14), he creates red areas all over the arena (picture15). Don't stay in the red areas, and keep at least 1 Stamina Point to dodge the circle of fire he casts (picture16).


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This is a pure ID3 parser based upon getID3. It supports the following ID3 versions inside MP3 files:
- ID3v1 (v1.0 & v1.1)
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<?php require_once __DIR__ . '/vendor/autoload.php'; $analyzer = new \ID3Parser\ID3Parser(); $tags = $analyzer->analyze('/tmp/myfile.mp3'));
Why should I use this package over getID3 directly?
getID3 has evolved to a state where it is having a lot of other features such as parsing a ton of other file formats and for some of it, it is even invoking external programs on the server. For example it is nowadays even supporting SVG files.
Such a big parsing library can easily be haunted by security related bugs as for example CVE-2014-2053 and some other vulnerabilities have proven. This library takes the ID3 parsing code from getID3 and strips all other functions.
In cases where reading the ID3v2 tags is sufficient this library is likely to be a more secure approach, if you need any of the advanced features of getID3 however you're likely to be unhappy with this library.


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Synthetic Urine Reviews: The Top 3 Best Synthetic Urine Brands
The best synthetic urine can definitely get you through a drug test, I know because I've done it several times myself. However, all synthetic urine reviews tell you that it's the brand you should use.
But that's not always the case, the truth is that most synthetic urine brands are absolutely awful. So how do you spot a good quality fake urine for drug test success?
Well in this quick guide, I'm going to tell you what the synthetic urine must contain to be the best synthetic urine, and give you three detailed synthetic urine reviews of the top brands out there, so you can make a better decision on how to use fake pee to pass a drug test.
What Synthetic Urine Must Contain
If you're going to stand a chance of passing a drug test using synthetic pee, then you need to make sure you've got a brand that has all these basics in place:
- Looks, smells, and froths like the real thing
- Contains creatine, urea and uric acid
- Balanced for pH and specific gravity
- Contains several other natural chemicals found in real urine
- Doesn't contain biocide
Now that will sound obvious, but most synthetic urine brands struggle to achieve all of those points. The trouble is that a lot of them are sold as novelty products, or fetish products, and the formulas are often outdated.
You'll also get quite a lot of poor quality brands, which should be avoided. Things like Magnum, U Pass, and Xstream. They will often have crazily positive reviews online, or if you look on neutral sites like Amazon and eBay, lots of really bad feedback as well. There really are only a few brands you should ever touch.
How To use Fake Pee For A Drug Test
If you want to pass a drug test using synthetic urine, it's not just about getting the best synthetic urine for the job, it's also about how to use synthetic urine correctly.
The steps to using synthetic urine properly are pretty straightforward, but you'd be amazed at how many people mess up.
Firstly, you have to get the sample to the correct temperature. Human urine is usually a temperature of around 96°F, up to a maximum of about 100°F. Anything outside that narrow range will arouse suspicion, and usually get your sample rejected.
Because legally any sample of 90°F or above has to be accepted, you have a 10° margin of error. That's not a lot. So it's not just about getting the temperature correct, it's about keeping the temperature correct.
That's where the heatpad or heat activator powder comes in. Heatpads are the easiest to use, but they are also the most likely to fail. Heat activator powder will wear off quite quickly, in an hour or so, but it can also warm the temperature of the sample up rapidly, in as little as a minute.
Does Fake Urine For Drug Tests Work?
Fake urine for drug test success is definitely possible, but you have to know exactly how to use synthetic urine and get your hands on the right brand.
You also have to make sure it's submitted at the right temperature, and you don't get caught with the fake sample on you. In fact, those two reasons are responsible for far more failures than the quality of fake urine.
It's all about making sure you practice and making sure you are efficient on the day. It's about making sure the temperature is correct, and that you have confidence that the brand you're using is not going to let you down.
Three Best Synthetic Urine Brands
If you're looking to pass a drug test then you need the best synthetic urine possible, and these are the three best brands I've found. I'm going to do quick synthetic urine reviews on all three so that you can see exactly why they fit the criteria I have outlined in this guide.
This is the number one bestselling synthetic urine in the world for a very good reason. It's got the most complex formula, and it looks, smells, and froths like the real thing as well, it passes what's known as the "sniff" test.
Sub Solution also works with heat activator powder and is supplied with it. You don't get a heatpad, so you can't get a heatpad failure.
The heat activator powder works by agitating liquid and heating it up as it does so. It only takes a couple of moments, which means you don't even need a microwave to get the sample at the right temperature. And because you can check it any time, you can reheat the sample quickly, so you simply cannot fail.
Sub Solution now has an even more advanced sister product called Quick Luck. That's even more expensive, at $100 rather than $80. However, it's a more advanced modern formula, plus you get heatpads, and heat activator powder, the best of both worlds.
In addition, Clear Choice does a practice kit. It contains everything that Quick Luck does, but it doesn't contain urine. You can practice heating water for a much lower price, so you don't get caught out on the day. There is a combination deal to buy Sub Solution or Quick Luck with the practice kit on the Clear Choice website.
Half the price of Sub Solution, but not only half as good as it. Quick Fix is a brilliant budget brand for passing a urine drug test. It's not the best fake urine for a drug test, but it's adequate for your basic pre-employment five panel test.
Because of its budget price is great for students going for part-time jobs, and other low-level drug testing activity. If you have the money to spend, I would always recommend Sub Solution over it though.
Quick Fix uses a heating pad, which means there's more chance of failure as well. Overall, for around $40, you get quite a complex formula, that looks pretty much like the real thing, and that has a frequently updated formula, plus it doesn't contain biocide.
TestClear Urine Kit
Because so many people know about Sub Solution and Quick Fix, it's not very well known that Test Clear does a fake urine kit as well. Test Clear make Toxin Rid detox pills, the best detox pills on the market, and their fake urine is just as good.
It's powdered, and you have to mix it up, but it's very reliable. It's got a complex formula, looks and smells like the real thing, and you get a very good quality air-activated heatpad.
Four $169 you can get the ultimate Urinator kit. It's three lots of the Test Clear synthetic urine with a digitally controlled electronic heating element, giving you a pretty much complete guarantee that you going to have a sample that is within the right temperature range.


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By Colton Strickler.
For the first time in nearly a month, the Raptors will be back under the lights at Infinity Park, bringing their 5-0 record back to Glendale for their third home match of the season to take on the Houston SaberCats on Friday, June 8 at 7 PM Mountain Time. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
After back-to-back bye weeks, Glendale picked up a dominant 47-10 win on the road over the fifth place NOLA Gold to maintain the only unblemished record in Major League Rugby. This week, they'll have their hands full with the explosive backline of a 1-5 SaberCats side desperate for a win to keep them alive in the hunt for the MLR Playoffs.
As Glendale aims to pick up their sixth win of the season and regain the top spot in the standings, they're going to have to do it with a different roster than the one they've used through the first five matches. Six Raptors were selected to be a part of the USA Men's National Team as they compete in the three-game United State's June test series beginning on Sunday, June 9 in Denver. The Raptors will be without center Bryce Campbell, scrum-half Shaun Davies, hooker Dylan Fawsitt, lock Ben Landry, fly half Will Magie, and flanker John Quill for not only Friday's match, but the next two matches as well.
The Raptors may be without six key contributors, but they certainly aren't short on talent. They'll rely on several of their top try-scorers in utility forward Zach Fenoglio and wing Harley Davidson to help them keep up with the league-leading 34.8 points per match they've been able to post through five matches.
Despite possessing the only undefeated record in the MLR, the Raptors find themselves in second place in the league standings. Their 24 points on the season trail only the 5-1 Seattle Seawolves, who sit atop the table with 25 points. The Seawolves only loss came in a 19-15 Week 2 match to the Raptors in Seattle. Any variation of a win against the SaberCats on Friday night could propel the Raptors right back to the top of the leaderboard.
No one should be deceived by the seventh place SaberCats' record. The talented SaberCats' side hasn't had many breaks come their way through the first six games of the season, and their point differential reflects that. They've only been outscored by a total of 19 points this season. The SaberCats will have more than enough firepower with them when they come to town on Friday night.
Fans attending the match are encouraged to show up early to enjoy a wide variety of pre-game activities taking place in the fan zone on the south end of the stadium. The fan zone will be open at 5 PM.
Throughout the inaugural MLR season, CBSSN will broadcast the game of the week, with non-game of the week matches broadcast by AT&T Sports Net or Cox Communications, and also available through ESPN+.
The match on Friday, June 8 will be aired at 10:30 PM Mountain Time on AT&T Sports Net Rocky Mountain. ESPN+ will be airing the Raptors – Sabercats match live online or via their app.


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In this blog I will cover how you can use a Nagios plugin to automatically test your websites SSL security strength on a daily basis, and alert you when it drops below a certain score – thus increasing the likelihood of a security breach.
Firstly, download the check_ssl_cert plugin from the link here and copy it to your Opsview Monitor system. Once copied, extract the .tar.gz file, and copy the plugin to the libexec directory as below:
tar -zxvf check_ssl_cert-1.37.0.tar.gz cd check_ssl_cert-1.37.0 cp check_ssl_cert /usr/local/nagios/libexec/ chown nagios:nagios /usr/local/nagios/libexec/check_ssl_cert chmod +x /usr/local/nagios/libexec/check_ssl_cert
We've also set the correct owner and permissions.
Next, lets test it out:
[email protected]:/tmp# ./check_ssl_cert -H test.ehertz.uk -L A SSL_CERT OK - X.509 certificate for 'test.ehertz.uk' from 'Let's Encrypt Authority X3' valid until May 21 13:56:00 2017 GMT (expires in 87 days), SSL Labs grade: A+|days=87;;;;
Note: If you get a failure here, you may need to allow SSLLabs.com subnet HTTPS-access to your website. I use ipset to allow GB-based IP ranges only, so i needed to do this step. You can get the up-to-date IP range from the Qualys page here, or you can lazily copy and amend my iptables rule below:
iptables -I f2b-owncloud 4 -p tcp -s 220.127.116.11/24 -d 192.168.0.55/32 --dport 443 -j ACCEPT -m comment --comment "SSL Labs testing"
Obviously change 'f2b-owncloud' to the relevant chain on the web server we're testing, i.e. 'INPUT' if your just using a single chain.
Next, we need to modify Opsview a little. As this is quite an intense operation (SSLLabs.com tests can take 2-3 minutes sometimes), we will hit the 60 seconds timeout set by default in Opsview. We can modify this to allow our new service check to have more time to complete by editing /usr/local/nagios/etc/opsview.conf and adding the following at the bottom of the file:
"$overrides = <<'EOF'; nagios_service_check_timeout=300 EOF"
If you dont modify this variable, you will see the following with Opsview / Nagios: "(Service check timed out after 60.00 seconds)". So do it!
Next, you can go ahead and add the service check into Opsview. It is very simple, just choose the check_ssl_cert plugin and use the parameters "-H $HOSTADDRESS$ -L A –ignore-ssl-labs-cache". That way, for every new host (i.e. websiteA.company.com) you add this service check to, it will have an SSLLabs.com scan performed against it – and if the grade returned falls below 'A', you will be alerted. Neat eh?
Now if we put this all together, you should see the following screens:
SSLLabs.com results view
Opsview results view (within a Hashtag)
Now because I am both benevolent and kind, I have created a helpful Opspack for this entire journey, entitled 'Application – HTTPS'. Simply download it from the link below, and navigate to 'Settings > Host Templates' within Opsview Monitor 5.2 and above, and click 'Import Opspack', as below:
Once you have imported the opspack successfully and can see 'Application – HTTPS' within the list of host templates, simply add a new host, enter your website address in the hostname field (i.e. test.ehertz.uk), apply the host template and reload Opsview (the yellow tile within the menu). I have also included a variable called %SSLOPTIONS%, which you can modify the 1st argument of globally to add other plugin options – or modify on a host by host basis using the similar approach. By default the service check should run once a day – i dont personally see why you would want to run it any more regularly.
Finally – If you see timeouts, then shame on you for not reading this article properly!
Enjoy, and thanks to Matteo Corti for an awesome script.


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I am often surprised at how the investment industry media finds 'news' in investment methods that Pinnacle has been employing for years. This weekend's Wall Street Journal offered a wonderful example. In a Saturday article entitled, "Same Returns, Less Risk," Ben Levisohn and Joe Light describe a new investment strategy where portfolio managers handle risk by targeting portfolio volatility instead of a portfolio's asset allocation. I found this of great interest because we've been utilizing this technique for close to a decade. The article identifies three different methods for targeting volatility. It's worth reviewing them here and pointing out which of the three is closest to what we do at Pinnacle.
According to the authors, "risk-based portfolios focus on volatility, not expected returns. Such portfolios change their holdings based on each asset class's volatility at any given time." The first technique for targeting volatility is called "risk budgeting," which they describe as building a portfolio based on a desired level of volatility. This is close to what we do at Pinnacle.
The second technique is "risk parity." This technique changes portfolio asset allocation so that each asset class ends up having an equal amount of volatility. To do so requires using leverage, which we believe unnecessarily adds to portfolio risk, so while we definitely understand the principal, we would pass on this technique for practical considerations.
The third technique mentioned is "risk control," which involves buying and selling stocks constantly to keep volatility stable. While we don't call this risk control, and we don't describe our entire investment process in this manner, we do utilize the technique. We are constantly looking at volatility measures like the VIX Index, which measures the volatility of options traded on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and is a well-known proxy for market volatility. When the VIX is spiking we are likely to consider buying, since panic selling often offers a good buying opportunity for value-oriented investors. The notion of buying high volatility and selling low volatility is a useful way to go about managing overall portfolio risk.
Back to the first technique: I love the term "risk budgeting." I'm reminded of the first time I read an article about "Go Anywhere" mutual funds and realized that Pinnacle neatly fit the description. Go Anywhere funds are not constrained to own specific asset classes so the managers are allowed to go anywhere in their pursuit of value opportunities. We allow our own analysts this kind of flexibility as we consider what to own in our managed accounts. So ever since the industry invented the term, I've been calling our investment process a Go Anywhere strategy. (Of course we were a Go Anywhere manager for about a decade before the industry invented the term, but that's beside the point.) With this weekend's article, we now find ourselves in the happy position of stealing from the media another excellent description for what we do.
We have often explained our approach to managing volatility using a picture of five buckets of risk where each bucket is incrementally larger than the next. Each bucket represents a Pinnacle strategy, so the bucket names are Dynamic Conservative (DC), Dynamic Conservative Growth (DCG), Dynamic Moderate Growth,(DMG), Dynamic Appreciation (DA), and Dynamic Ultra Appreciation, (DUA). Pinnacle analysts are allowed to fill each bucket with any asset class that they believe offers good value to our clients, so we have a go anywhere approach to filling each bucket. However, the containers are buckets of risk (or volatility) so the DC bucket is much smaller than the more growth-oriented buckets like DA or DUA. The analysts get to put more volatile assets in the appreciation-oriented buckets, and they are not allowed to overfill any individual risk bucket. The amount of volatility allowed in each bucket is determined by analyzing the risk or volatility of five asset class benchmark portfolios that have different asset allocations. The benchmarks range from 20% in stocks to 100% in stocks. We have a lot of data about these volatility benchmarks since we track their monthly returns beginning from 1972 through the present. This treasure-trove of data allows us to make some reasonable assumptions about how volatile each of our strategies is likely to be in the future. So when we construct our portfolios, we're not constrained by what asset classes we're allowed to own, but by the volatility of the portfolio relative to the volatility of our benchmarks. The past volatility of the benchmark, and the current volatility of the benchmark, determines our risk budget.
I suspect that this is a critical difference between Pinnacle and the risk budgeters mentioned in the article. Managing to a risk budget as described by the authors often involves a predetermined target level of volatility, measured by standard deviation, allowed for a portfolio, and the portfolio managers are constrained to stick to that absolute amount of volatility. We offer client's something similar, but the differences are important. Pinnacle clients sign a portfolio policy statement constraining us to a range of volatility, not an absolute target for volatility. The range allows Pinnacle analysts to underweight volatility or overweight volatility compared to our risk benchmark depending on our view of the financial markets. The key is that when we have low conviction in our market view our portfolios should have similar volatility to our risk benchmark, and when we have high conviction we can have more or less risk than our volatility benchmark.
A second important difference is that because we measure volatility relative to our benchmark, there will be times when absolute portfolio volatility will drift to the extremes of the range we define in our policy statements. In fact, during the 2008-2009 bear market, Pinnacle portfolios were less than half as volatile as our benchmarks for the period, but more volatile than the benchmark when compared to most historical periods. We think this makes sense. As long as Pinnacle clients are comfortable with their risk benchmarks, and understand the range of volatility that could be experienced over long and short-term time periods, then using a relative approach helps us to incorporate time diversification into our investment process. However, when volatility is floating at the top of our allowed risk budget it can produce short periods of anxiety that would be eliminated if the risk budget was an absolute fixed number.
The third difference between the two techniques involves how you forecast volatility. Pinnacle uses a variety of models to simulate what the volatility of our portfolio is likely to be in extreme market circumstances. For example, when correlations peak between asset classes, portfolio volatility can be much higher than it would be if correlations were low. A simple example would be the historical relationship between stocks and bonds. Investors would expect that in a recession bond prices would rally when stock prices fall. This obviously helps a balanced portfolio to have low volatility. But what happens in an inflationary scare when bond prices sell-off at the same time as the stock market? Portfolio volatility is likely to be higher than the average historical data might suggest. Because Pinnacle uses a relative approach to budgeting volatility, if we own stocks and bonds roughly in proportion to our risk benchmark, we're likely to get close to our benchmark volatility.
But if you target absolute volatility, you have to be very accurate in your volatility forecast. If you want to target a portfolio standard deviation of 10, then you can use historical data to construct a portfolio that should be a 10 in normal markets. But if you are forecasting a recession, then you need to allow for much higher standard deviations from the stock portfolio and reduce your stock ownership in advance. I suspect that many of these portfolios make adjustments after-the-fact so that market forecasts are not necessary. Using an absolute target could lead to the counter-intuitive problem of adding volatility when portfolio volatility is too low, and selling volatility when portfolio volatility is too high. This is a problem because when markets riot and volatility is peaking, this is a time you would typically be a buyer (not a seller), which would actually add volatility to the mix. Conversely, when investors are complacent and volatility is very low, this would be a time to consider selling and not buying, which could actually reduce volatility and not add to it.
The bottom line is that while I didn't know this prior to reading this weekend's Journal, I can now tell clients and prospects with some confidence that we are a Go Anywhere manager that utilizes "Risk Budgets." That sounds a lot better than being a Go Anywhere manager that fills buckets of risk, doesn't it?


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One of the challenges with artificial intelligence (AI) is that its implementation is so ubiquitous and its applications so broad that it's easy to be over-awed by its possibilities. It's also what makes it so exciting. From radical advancements in disease diagnostics to the social implications of enhanced productivity and job losses, AI is likely to be a generation-shaping thematic.
Already, AI is more widespread than many of us may realise. Spotify, Netflix and Amazon all use it to assist in the way they target their products to consumers—while Amazon has also used it to reduce labour costs, effectively replacing six humans with one robot.
In this article, we take a look at how investors should think about AI, how widespread it is, and why this thematic is likely to have a far-reaching impact on economies and markets. We also examine why those companies that are embracing AI are likely to be able to both disrupt and deliver real value to their shareholders.
At a company level, the ability to implement and leverage AI will become one of the key differentiators over the next decade. Management teams that don't focus on AI risk missing out on the inevitable product innovation, labour efficiencies and capital leverage that it will bring. The corollary to this is that companies will need to invest in new technologies to stay competitive, which will drive a surge in demand for the talent, services, and hardware underlying AI.
While investors will invariably be interested in who the likely AI winners are, just as much attention needs to focus on where and how AI will disrupt business models, industries and societies.
Disruption is not a new phenomenon, and mechanisation has thus far occurred without AI. When Henry Ford introduced the assembly line, the time it took to assemble the Ford Model T fell from 12 hours to around 90 minutes. The difference now is that AI is gradually expanding the realm of physical automation because it relates largely to robotics.
As such, current disruptive developments appear to be much more global and wide-ranging in nature than in the past—and the implementation of AI is likely to span social, political, legal and security issues that the world is only now starting to analyse.
According to management consultant, McKinsey & Company, countries that establish themselves as AI leaders (mostly developed economies to date) could capture an additional 20-25% in economic benefits over time compared with today. Emerging economies (which tend to have other ways to improve their productivity, including catching up with best practices) may capture only half their AI upside, given less of an incentive to push into AI. The ability of countries, companies and individuals who are leaders to reinvest their AI gains is likely to foster conspicuous winners over the decades ahead.
In 2013, researchers from the University of Oxford estimated that 47% of all jobs could be replaced by AI automation (or robotics). In a 2016 report, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development put the number at 9%. But even 9% would place enormous financial stress on the global economy—not to mention the psychological toll on displaced labour.
Looking forward, automation will mostly affect clerical work, sales, customer service and support functions. Minor claims in insurance can be processed without human intervention, most incoming customer queries could be answered automatically, and many customer calls deflected. In finance, 'robo-advisors' are already available in the market, and computers can quickly sift through millions of emails and dramatically cut the cost of legal investigations.
Thematic investing is a style of investing that focuses on strong and emerging secular trends that identify sustainable long-term growth themes. AI, along with automation and robotics where it finds much of its application, is one of these thematics. As noted by McKinsey in 2017, "AI has the potential to accelerate shifts in market share, revenue, and profit pools—all hallmarks of digitally disrupted sectors" . The ability to implement and leverage AI will become one of the key differentiators over the next decade.
Given the sheer scope of AI, identifying opportunities can appear overwhelming—but by breaking down the AI stack into the various attributes needed to develop AI capabilities, this can provide investors with a more manageable framework for identifying opportunities:
For now, many investors are likely to focus on the mega-caps (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Tencent etc) as the main way to gain exposure, with domestic stocks like Appen offering exposure to human-interpreted data sets for machine learning applications. As well as AI-enablers, there are early-adopters who are likely to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. There are many companies in this space, such as Monsanto (now Bayer), Ping An Insurance, Illumina and Siemens to name a few.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are another option for those looking to gain a broad exposure to this thematic. Some examples would include ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF (ROBO), the Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ), the BetaShares Global Robotics and AI ETF or the iShares Robotics and AI ETF.
As AI becomes more mainstream and the benefits of early adoption become more tangible, the investment selection process will undoubtedly become more nuanced.
Todd Hoare, Crestone Wealth Management Global Equities Specialist
Eliot Hastie is a journalist at Momentum Media, writing primarily for its wealth and financial services platforms.
Eliot joined the team in 2018 having previously written on Real Estate Business with Momentum Media as well.
Eliot graduated from the University of Westminster, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism).
You can email him on: [email protected]
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Most of the tickets I submit to LGH don't get repsonded to unless I follow-up on them. This isn't new, it's been happening for a long time now. Essentially, the game is run by one person, and the only way to get their attention is to be a squeaky wheel, and then take the shame doled out for not having patience and waiting for a non-response. I once waited a month before saying anything, then was shamed about why I waited so long. 24-hours is too short, 48-hours is too short, 1 week is replied with "he will get to it soon, he is just really busy", as is 2 weeks and then after that you are just (in LGH's eyes) being annoying.
Even fixes take years, fixes the whole team, even the owner, agree upon. Notes on the worm barrels stating an ability to remove orders is coming have been there for years now. These are efforts to console players about things that will never happen because the person who created and runs this game simply can't bring himself to trust anyone else with anything. I get it, he's been through the wringer, but then maybe this isn't the right business for him now. A business is not a one-man job, it's a team. And there are people on his team who are extremely loyal to him and would do a good job for him if they were only given the chance to do so. Some of these are women, which is part of the issue. Sadly, if you run an international game, you really ought to work hard to shed any idea that women can't or won't do the same quality of work that you do (or don't) do.
I think LGH is one of the best games going out there. It's social, fun, dynamic - but it's the support that always makes me want to turn and run. I'm at a point now where I don't even need to fish to do well in the game. It takes little of my time. But when I do have to submit a ticket I dread it. Right now, I just want some worms back, but it could be months before that happens, depending on what's going on with him. I really wish he would trust others, especially those who have been loyal to him for years. It would make the game more appealing for lots of people if we didn't have to wait in queue for one person to do everything. It's impossible, causes people to leave the game and that hurts returns for everyone, even him.


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Harvest of Happiness: A Home Color Tour
It may be getting colder outside, but inside temperatures are rising thanks to the latest fall design trend of bringing color back into the home! And we're not just talking toss pillows and centerpieces, we're talking ENTIRE room saturation with a throwback to the earthy tones of the nineties and bright pops of color that we haven't seen in decades!
Set by the Pantone Fashion Color report and driven by an industry exhausted from years of white-on-white with a touch of gray, the colors we are seeing in today's market are like a harvest of happiness! What's really exciting, is that the naturally rich warm tones of our wide-plank floors blend seamlessly with these cozy hues, which can be integrated into any interior! Join us for a quick tour of what's trending and get inspired to bring color to your space.
Fall 2017 Color Trends in the Home
Camel and Blush
These are the new neutrals and they are anchoring palettes from coast to coast! Camel is a signature classic and exudes a sense of luxury whenever it's used. A descendent from the red family, blush tones will soften any space and are reminiscent of the rosy glow of health. Together, they can be incorporated as accents to warm up a stark space or blend with a warmer scheme of earthy browns and grays.
Charcoal, Plum, and Navy
If you want high impact, take these deep hues to your walls! These dependable colors are taking Pinterest by storm because they work like the dark denim of your palette. You can dress them up, dress them down, and wear them with any pattern or color! And if you want to really drench your room in color, consider painting trim work, moldings, and doors to match!
Shaded Spruce
When it comes to the popularity of green, there is an IT color, and that's Pantone's Shaded Spruce (19-4524). This fresh hue is the perfect blend of classic pine needle green with a hint of teal and has the staying power to be used on fixed elements like kitchen cabinets, painted furniture, and front doors. Go traditional by mixing it into an earthy palette, or modern by pairing it with white.
Woodland Wonder
It's not necessarily a color, but think of all the natural tones and textures a wood floor brings to a space and then dial it up a hundred notches! Consumers are craving the rustic look of wood on every surface of the home to create an atmosphere of complete relaxation. Massive exposed beams add architectural interest and plank-covered ceilings are often referred to as the "5th wall." These details add extra character, texture, and warmth to rooms of all sizes and play into the entire trend of earthy browns and grays.
Red and Yellow
For the grand finale of this spectacular fall palette go with either of these comeback colors to make a statement of self-assured style! Bright shades of red, like Pantone's Grenadine (17-1558), bring a sense of power, passion, and confidence to a space. Rich golds or canary yellows will bring enough joy and energy to lift any mood. Carefully use either in artwork, accessories, and even lighting to highlight focal points of your design and remember to limit them to 10% of your overall palette.
And there you have it! We love the open-mindedness of this collection, as it lends itself to just about any interior imaginable! It's all about warming it up, going with rich, dark autumnal shades, and working in stand-out pops of color for an updated look! If you're wondering where to start, there's no easier way than taking a tour of some of our latest homes featured on our website (links to Beacon Hill Res. Video/case study, other case studies), or order samples to begin designing the floor of your dreams!
Happy harvest to every home!
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Blue Living Room / Camel and Blush Bedroom, Design by Studio McGee
Teal Kithchen / Courtesy of Urban Pioneer by Sara Emslie. Photographed by Benjamin Edwards. Copyright of Ryland Peters & Small.
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About that proposed Continental-United Airlines merger. My latest struggles as a passenger on another airline, American, offer evidence that while the players are congratulating themselves for their humongous financial deal, we need to make sure this really isn't another raw deal for the passengers.
American is not up their at the top of my favorites right now. Going to Miami last week, I got in 11 hours late. Coming back, eight hours. In both cases, the reasons were mechanical breakdowns, which raises questions in my mind about the quality of maintenance and/or the condition of the fleet.
What makes this noteworthy is that's it quite ordinary, no matter which airline. That is particularly true of the so-called "legacy" ones like American, along with Continental and United.
A huge reason for the lengthy delays we so routinely suffer is that there no flights on which to re book within a semi-reasonable time. The ever-consolidating airlines cut flights, increase fares, charge onerous fees for checked baggage and whatever else they can squeeze out of us. They leave their abused customers in the lurch, or in this case, the concourse, trying to re book.
To their credit, the executives of the new Continental-United behemoth make no bones about the fact that less competition will mean higher they can charge higher prices for fewer flights. Doesn't that simply make things worse?
It is true that the upstarts of today, Jet Blue, Southwest, Air Tran, give the big guys fits, but not enough to relieve the giants' smothering dominance.
How many of us would like to voluntarily place ourselves on a No-Fly list? Wishful thinking. Unfortunately, we all sometimes have to get from here to beyond driving distances
We have no choice but to grit our teeth as we endure long lines at the ticket counter and security to board planes where the seats require yoga proficiency. And when was the last time anyone of us took a fight that wasn't overbooked?
It's easy to see why the airlines are held in about the same regard as health insurance companies. They have a similar business model, the Like-It-Or-Lump-It model.
There was a lot of debate over the movie "Up In The Air"...how good it was or wasn't. George Clooney's character was such a frequent flier that he automatically got the royal treatment. Still, the film had a fatal flaw: His planes actually took off. There was no mention of the delays and mechanical breakdowns that are an inescapable fact of life for those who fly commercial. No wonder our country's corporate titans cling to their private jets willing to endure the scorn of us commoners who must suffer the travails of commercial flights.
This deterioration has been decades in the making. In the 70's one of the promises of deregulation to increase competition. That has been turned inside out. Now the there are fewer and fewer choices and the newest merger will dwindle them down even more. Should we consider re-regulation?
The hapless passenger is left holding the air sick bag. Oh and by the way, don't be surprised if soon they start charging you for air sick bags.


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A new top team has taken the reins at Reg Vardy's Fiat dealership at Stockton.
Overall man in charge is Dave Warrener in his first posting as a general manager.
Already well known in the Teesside trade, Dave has moved from his previous post as general Sales Manager at Vardy's MG Rover outlet at Eaglescliffe.
He said: "I have a real passion for cars and I'm really revved up for all the challenges that lie ahead. I want to build on the success of the last 12 months and maintain the superb atmosphere that our customers enjoy."
Dave takes responsibility for a staff of 55 sales, service and aftersales specialists, replacing Shaun Smith who has moved to the group's Vauxhall outlet in Leeds.
The team at Stockton also includes the appointment of other experienced managers and sales executives.
The business management is in the hands of Craig Swash and Peter Husband, both promoted within the dealership.
Sales specialists Paul Matthews, Kevin Newall and John Billau rejoin the Vardy group after spells elsewhere.
Dave sees his team having a head start over the competition with his dealership offering the 2004 International Car of the Year in the shape of the new Fiat Panda.


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Exotic Zanzibar - Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
4 days from $1,395 per person
* Prices are in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Exotic Zanzibar - Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge - Added Adventure
Set off the coast of Tanzania, opposite Dar es Salaam, the exotic island of Zanzibar is still a little-known gem. Characterized by sandy beaches and fringed by coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect place to relax after an East Africa safari adventure.
*This itinerary can only be booked in conjunction with an African Travel safari vacation.
1. Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Tanzania, Zanzibar
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge, located on the west coast of Zanzibar Island, is the embodiment of a utopian beach escape. Surrounded by palm trees with the warm azure Indian Ocean on your doorstep, the thatched bungalows are spread out, allowing for plenty of privacy. Designed in a variety of configurations, each air-conditioned bungalow consist of a spacious bedroom, lounge, and terrace. Expansive ocean views and balmy sunsets invite guests to lose themselves in complete tranquility. Spend your days lounging at the swimming pools or on the resort's private beach. Refresh body and soul at the unique spa, or observe the stars from the rooftop of the minaret, in the 'Sultan's Lounge.' The restaurant, lounge and bar offer first class international and local cuisine, enhanced by a dash of Zanzibar spice and flavor. Dig your toes into the sand, while enjoying exquisite fresh seafood dishes, hot off the grill.
Day 1. Arusha / Zanzibar
Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar. On arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by an African Travel Inc. representative, and transferred to the west coast of the island and your reserved accommodations. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (D)
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Day 2. Zanzibar
Your day is at leisure, to relax, enjoy the beach and explore on your own. Immerse yourself in the island's colonial heritage. Take a stroll through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and browse the bustling markets. (BD)
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Day 3. Zanzibar
Enjoy another day at leisure on this magical island. Go deep sea fishing or scuba diving and be mesmerized by the spectacular marine life and untouched reefs. Take a boat trip to a secret sandbank in the Indian Ocean. Kick back at the end of the day with a refreshing cocktail and watch the local dhows sail by. (BD)
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Day 4. Zanzibar / Depart
Transfer to the airport for your ongoing flight arrangements. (B)
Land Arrangements (Price per person)
**Surcharges Apply Jan 01 - 07, Dec 23 - 31.
Air Arrangements (Internal Airfare)
No internal air is required for this itinerary.
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Restaurants usually don't send out press releases when they close, but Cleetus Friedman, unique in this as he has been in everything, has sent out the sad notice that he closed his Lincoln Square delicatessen, City Provisions, yesterday. Friedman wrote:
While I gave everything I had every day of the week to all of my staff, vendors, and guests, in the end I found that sustainability — an undying commitment to what that means — wasn't sustainable. While it looked great from the outside, on the inside we faced many challenges. The praise that hangs on my wall and the Internet speaks to my passion, and that will never change.
I could have bought different milk. Different eggs. I could have used non eco-friendly parchment paper. I could sent everything to landfill. I could have used an inferior product. I could have had a Sysco truck deliver my food and have one person work a deep fryer and microwave. I consciously chose to do things one way. Maybe I was stubborn. I was committed to doing what I believed to be the right thing.
Real food takes not just passion, but labor. And these numbers add up. The fact is, I put the same level of ingredients and labor into a sandwich, chips and pickle that my colleagues are putting into a $25 entree. Perhaps we, as a community, are not prepared to take on the challenge of a $15–$20 lunch ticket, but I know I tried to do it the best way, true to my ideals and focused on creating the best product possible.
I made many connections and fostered many relationships that led to great things, which is has always been part of my purpose. I love and have been embraced by the Ravenswood community-but this location simply does not produce the type of foot traffic a business like City Provisions needs to be financially viable.
I cannot fail to mention how amazing, supportive, and committed my entire staff has been. I also want to thank the our guests, from the regulars to those who came in yesterday for the first time.
I have no doubt that my next step will parlay all I have learned and turn into a great move. I fully intend to continue the brand I have built for myself by supporting the local food movement, coming up with unique collaborations, and sharing my Farm Dinner series.


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Test of Phonological Awareness Skills (TOPAS)
Phyllis Newcomer and Edna Barenbaum
· Ages: 5 through 10 years
· Testing Time: 15 to 30 minutes
· Administration: Individual
The TOPAS is helpful in identifying children, ages 5 through 10, who have problems in phonological awareness. It has four subtests (Rhyming, Incomplete Words, Sound Sequencing, and Sound Deletion) that measure three areas of phonological awareness: sound comparison, phoneme blending, and phoneme segmentation.
The TOPAS is a well standardised, norm-referenced instrument. The TOPAS was normed on a national sample of 926 children. The demographic characteristics of the sample were matched to those of the United States according to the updated 2001 census. The normative sample was stratified on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnic group membership, and geographic location.
The TOPAS provides a variety of scores. Percentile ranks, age equivalents, standard scores, and a composite score are provided. These performance indices facilitate test interpretation, including conducting discrepancy analyses between TOPAS subtests.
The TOPAS is reliable. The reliability coefficients for the test are high, ranging from .87 to .97. Average reliability coefficients range from .91 to .96 and all averaged coefficients for the composites exceed .90. Test/retest studies show that the TOPAS is stable over time.
The TOPAS has well documented validity. A variety of validity studies attest to construct-identification, content-description, and criterion-predictive validity. The test's relationship to the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Diagnostic Achievement Battery-Third Edition, Lindamood Auditory Conceptualization Test-Second Edition, Iowa Test of Basic Skills, California Achievement Tests-Fifth Edition, Test of Early Reading Ability-Second Edition, Wechsler Preschool Primary Scales of Intelligence-Revised, and the Test of Language Development-Primary: Third Edition has been established.
The TOPAS is not culturally biased. The possibility of gender and ethnic test bias was investigated. Most of the potentially biased items were eliminated from the final version of the test. Two items showing Differential Item Functioning remain, both have negligible effect sizes.
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ChromadaData is a beat machine with no off button. I literally had to resist writing about every song he makes. Otherwise there would be a post every day or every other hour about him (unless you guys want me to?). At this point, he doesn't need any introductions. This beat making extraordinaire has tracks that are slowly but surely populating my playlists and there is no sign of it stopping. Today, I bring you his freshest tune, hot off the press and still sizzlin'. "16" is a groovilicious chill-beat with a healthy dose of sexy synths. Fantastic.
The one aspect that I love about ChromadaData is that his tunes and beats tend to be pretty experimental, if not unconventional. Yet he somehow makes tracks like "16" crispier than the fried chicken I ordered from KFC last night. Crisp on the outside, juicy and tender in the inside. He's gained a lot of attention and fans recently, and there's no telling just high he'll go. Expect his name to be a common occurrence in the underground music scene in the near future.
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Oh my days, how cute are these activity sheets?! When the weather gets colder outside we love snuggling up indoors and keeping ourselves busy – my kids have been mentally prepared for Christmas for weeks now (true story – we were on Christmas films before we went Trick or Treating) so these snowglobe themed Christmas activity sheets are perfect. You can print them off now and get started on the activities and colouring (especially if you've had snow already!) or save them for later when your kids need something to do. Either way they're totally free for you to download and enjoy.
We love sharing free printables because we know they're so popular with you – after all who doesn't need a few extra activities to keep their kids busy and at this time of year anything free is always appreciated! If you'd like to check out some more of our free printables then why not take a look at our free tree template or free snowflake templates which are perfect for some seasonal crafting or keep reading for more Christmas activities for kids.
Snowglobe Christmas Activity Sheets for Kids Contents
Want to know what's in your pack of activity sheets? Here's what you'll find:
Snowglobe word search
Snowglobe word scramble
Six snowglobe colouring pages for your kids to colour
- Santa and a reindeer
- Penguins
- A fox in a Santa hat
- A fox with some Christmas gifts
- A snowman
- A Christmas gnome
Plus a snowglobe design for your kids to create the contents of the snowglobe. They could add a picture of themselves, your family or maybe The Grinch or Santa's workshop. Print off as many copies as you'd like so they can try different designs out!
Like these activity sheets? Make sure you bookmark this page or pin an image for later so that they're ready for you to download and colour whenever you need them.
Click here to download your free Christmas activity sheets for kids.
Please note that these are for personal or school / preschool / community group use only and are not to be resold or distributed. If you are linking to these from another blog please link to this page and not the printables themselves.
More Christmas Activities for Kids
If your kids enjoyed these colouring pages why not check out our free gingerbread house colouring page too!
Fancy a bit of crafting? This spinning paper plate Santa craft looks super cute and is great to hand up as a decoration too.
Finally for a winter or Christmas themed craft that's great for younger kids to make why not check out this simple scrunched paper snowman craft.


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