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After getting cleaned up from our sweaty hike at Castle Rock State Park, we relaxed a bit before dinner. And for dinner, we decided to treat ourselves to the best place in the area - Blackhawk Steak Pit. The restaurant is on the opposite side of the Rock River, just in front of where Black Hawk Statue stands out. This place is known for their great steaks and they certainly lived up to their reputation when we dined there. The Baron had their prime rib roast with onions and mushrooms with a baked potato. I ordered their black angus ribeye steak with brown sugared sweet potato mash. Both our dinners came with a trip to their salad bar. Overall, it was delicious and filling!
But after all the wonderful things this B&B has to offer and the clean and comfy accommodations it provided, we were surprised the next morning with their homemade breakfast. Each morning, they have a special menu planned for breakfast. For us, Bill made his 'famous' bacon and swiss quiche, accompanied by sliced strawberries and bananas and their homemade oatmeal toast. We got to help ourselves to coffee, teas and a variety of fresh juices too! It was such a delicious breakfast that both The Baron and I are still thinking about. When we told Bill how much we enjoyed his quiche, he happily provided us with his recipe, which I've shared below.
8 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, diced
8 oz shredded aged Swiss cheese
6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 eggs, beaten
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 uncooked pie crust
Preheat oven to 425 degees. Place prepared pie crust on a baking sheet.
In a skillet over medium high heat, add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is browned and crisp. Transfer bacon from the skillet to a large bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onions and sauté in the bacon renderings until softened. Transfer onions to the same bowl with the bacon.
Add the cheeses to the bowl and toss to combine with the bacon and onions. Place the mixture in the unbaked pie crust.
In another bowl, combine the eggs, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into the pie crust making sure everything is level.
Bake quiche in the preheated 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
Decrease the oven temperature down to 375 degrees and bake quiche until is nicely browned, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing.
* For a spinach mushroom quiche, substitute 1 (10oz) box of frozen spinach, thawed; and 1 (8oz) can of mushrooms, drained; for the bacon. Continue to use the recipe above to prepare as directed.
After a lovely stay at The Patchwork Inn, we loaded up our stuff and headed to Rockford. The Baron and I weren't familiar with Rockford so we had ourselves a little excursion to see what it had to offer. I learned that one of Rockford's popular attractions is the Anderson Japanese Gardens. There, we were surprised to see such a beautiful oasis of lush Japanese flora and waterfalls. Just being there hearing the calming sounds of the running water and smelling the fragrant flowers was enough to make you feel like you were in Japan.
We took a lot of pictures here because it was so beautiful. There were numerous foot bridges, park benches in the various shaded pockets of the garden... and we realized we need to work on taking 'selfies' pics with our smart phones...
There was even a cute tea house perched up on a little rock. We couldn't go inside the house since it was small to begin with, but I would imagine it being a perfect place to meditate...
We spent a good amount of time just relaxing at the Japanese Gardens and afterwards, we met up with some dear friends who live blocks away. I haven't seen them in over a year and a half so it was great to catch up, give some hugs and enjoy a late lunch together.
All in all, it was wonderful weekend away with The Baron. Being outdoors to appreciate nature, enjoy the company of a loved one and catch up with old friends was a great way to spend the free time I had. So if you're into hiking, check out Lowden and Castle Rock State Parks... and I hear Rock Cut State Park is also good, which is not far from Rockford, IL. Looking for a cute bed & breakfast in this part of Illinois? The Patchwork Inn is the place to stay! And if coming out to this part of the world isn't on your bucket list, no worries... give the Bacon & Swiss Quiche recipe a try for a taste of Oregon, Illinois.


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When I tend to think back on my favorite games, I tend to reminisce on particular moments rather than the experience as a whole. Sure, the experience as a whole is worth replaying as well, but usually there is one bit that I have focused on above all others, one instant where everything came together and burned itself into my brain forever.
Recently, Bioshock Infinite has held several of those moments for me. I won't venture into spoiler territory here, but I will say that besides the ending, a moment that stood out to me was in the basement of a broken down bar, where Booker DeWiit picks up a guitar and plays Let the Circle Be Unbroken while Elizabeth sings. It's one of those things that catapulted straight to the lead of my favorite gaming memories, and I remember being breathless in the moment itself.
There are plenty of others to choose from. Climbing that ladder in MGS3. Talking to your party members for the final time in Mass Effect 3. The ride into Mexico in Red Dead Redemption. I'm sure we've asked this question before, but it's always a good time to stop and update. What are some of your recent favorite video game moments?

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Do Your Part By Sorting Out These Green Energy Tips!
This planet is the only person we have, so it is necessary that we maintain it through the use of green energy when possible. From solar powered energy to wind power, there are numerous methods for obtaining energy are eco-friendly. How will you begin using green energy? Read this article for strategies that may be incorporated into your way of life.
If you wish to conserve energy, adjust your air conditioning unit so that it is set two degrees higher in the summertime and two degrees lower during the cold months. You will likely struggle to tell that you may have changed it, but taking that step can save you on the monthly bill and bring down your carbon emissions.
In case your home has a pool or spa, look into a solar water home heating system. Installing a solar water home heating system costs approximately the same like a conventional system, but operating costs for that system will likely be far lower. Repair costs for solar heating systems are usually lower too.
If you heat your house with fuel, speak to a technician about using biodiesel.Some systems do not require any modifications in order to green energy use biodiesels. Biodiesel can assist you in cutting your environmental impact after it is cold, mainly because it burns more proficiently and cleaner than petroleum.
Should you be thinking of switching to solar powered energy, do your homework first. Some towns have restrictions regarding the quantity of collectors they enable. To bypass these limitations, think about obtaining your neighbors to sign up for you together with get a solar technology unit that could provide power for any small number of homes.
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Green Energy
To assist you use more green energy inside your regular life, get hold of your current energy or electricity provider to find out if they feature a renewable-energy alternative. Many energy companies are beginning to offer you environmentally sound, even higher priced energy services to serve more socially conscious individuals.
Speak with your electricity provider and discover once they provide an alternative that enables your own home to utilize green energy. Several companies have become using wind or solar technology for electricity, and you could take advantage of this! Call your provider today to find out when you can change to green energy.
Solar hot water heaters are a good option and will significantly lessen the cost involved with heating each of the water in your home. Heating your water with natural gas or electricity is inefficient. However, solar water is relatively cheap and a lot more efficient. Although these upgrades could cost a lot, additionally, they might be eligible for a energy tax deductions.
Prior to starting incorporating green energy sources into your home, you must scale back on the quantity of electricity you utilize. Be sure you're not wasting power by leaving things switched on when you're not utilizing them. This way, whenever you create the transition to renewable power sources, you'll be a little more efficient with your energy usage.
For green energy consumption, you should consider an alternative source for the power needs like solar power. Living in an area with good sunlight all year round, it is possible to install these solar power panels on your roof and supply parts of your house using this free and clean energy in the sun.
Now more than ever, it's critical that we have the transition to greener forms of energy. While all energy incorporates some risk, green energy will lessen the environmental impact we certainly have. As you now discovered a few tips out of this article, you will end up better able to save cash and make the environment friendly for future generations


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As a supermodel, Kendall Jenner is the darling of the European and American street snaps. Her superb dressing and matching ability and her keen insight about fashion, has always attracted people's attention. Kendall Jenner tried a lot of modeling, and each one was refreshing. Her fashion sense and every move, also became the subsequent index of thousands of girls.
Kendall is especially fond of her long eyelashes.Eyelashes are her specialty. Her delicate eye makeup on the red carpet is sexy and charming.It deserves our reference use. In addition to admiring the beauty of the idol, let's go down to study what contact lenses color does Kendall Jenner like most?
How to create handsome makeup?
Kendalis unambiguous in any role, even a strong woman.Like Kim, she combs her hair up high and makes Wetlook.Matte bottom makeup effect makes the whole look very advanced.The most important thing for ahandsome makeup is to create a pair of eyes which are full of the heroic spirit. IdolKendal gives us a good demonstration. Draw a bushy and raisedeyebrow, use the earthy eye shadow to create a deep look.If you want to be more perfect, contact the Crystal ball Caramel brownof TTDEYE, and match the curling eyelash. The result won't disappoint you.
How to be a fascinatinglady?
Kendall Jenner on the red carpet of Cannes is another look, the deep eyes always let a person fall. The lashes are clearly rooted up and down.Kendall's eyebrows are pretty bushy, just a little use of the eyebrow pencil to decorate the shape. Remember that eyebrows are very crucial in makeup. Kendall is especially fond of natural pupils because of her hair color. So for girls with dark hair I recommend the Queen Brown, a great color that blends well with dark brown eyes. Although the eye makeup is a test, it can still be amazing if you get it right.
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Yes! All of them are available with prescription. If you have normal eyesight or you simply need a decoration, choose 0.00 / Plano.
Consult your eye doctor to confirm the diopter counts before ordering.
In addition, if you are under 18, please wear the lenses under an expert's guidance.
Cylinder Range: from 0.00 to -3.00
Recommended Power = Sphere + Cylinder/2
For example, if your Sphere (SPH) is -6.00, and your Cylinder (CYL) is -1.00, the power would suite you better will be -6.50. If you cannot find the exact power, please choose the one slightly smaller than the calculated result.
Cylinder beyond the range above, unavailable yet.
Step 1: Take the lens out from the packet gently after washing and drying your hands.Then make sure you are holding the correct side of the lens. (P.S. Please soak the lens in fresh contact lens solution for at least 6 hours before first-time use.)
Step 2: Hold up your upper eyelid and pull down your lower lid,then use the index finger to gently place the lens.
Step 3: Look up and down, left and right after putting the lens in so that it will settle into place, then close your eye in a while.
Step 4: Do again for the other eye through simple steps!
Step 1: Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes.
Step 2: Use your clean hand to gently pull down your lower eyelid, then pull up your upper eyelid.
Step 3: Using your index finger and thumb to pinch the lens gently.
Step 4: Look up and slide the lens down gently so that the lens will be kept in your eye, then pinch it off onto finger. Do it again for the other eye.
First of all, please do rub the lens with solution even if you are using a "no-rub" product.
Step 1: Clean
Wash you hands with soap and use multipurpose contact lens solution to clean your finger which will handle the lens.
Step 2: Rub
Apply at least three drops of contact lens solution on each side of the lens and softly rub the lens 10 seconds per lens side.
Step 3: Rinse
Rinse each side of the lens for 5 seconds to remove the loosened debris.
Step 4: Disinfect
Place the lens in your clean lens case or lens holder and fill with fresh solution. Soak for at least 4 hours.
1. Use fresh care solution each time and discard solution from lens case after each use.
2. Remember to change solution regularly if you do not wear the lens often.
3. Rinse and scrub your lens every 2-3 days to prevent protein precipitation effectively.
4. Keep the lens away from sharp objects because the lenses are very thin and vulnerable.
5. Contact lenses are not one size fits all, please check with your Eye Care specialist to make sure whether the parameters are suitable for your eyes before purchasing.


text: July 20, 2013 - 16:20 BST hellomagazine.com Rihanna and Cara Delevingne spend the night clubbing together at Cirque le Soir in London Rihanna and Cara Delevingne partied the night away on Friday as they let their hair down at London nightclub, Cirque le Soir. The pair were spotted leaving their hotel at around two in the morning, before heading to the Soho club, which promises "a thrilling assault on the senses from every angle, including dwarves, magicians and clowns". The friends evidently had a good time, as Cara posted a photograph of themselves with some of the club's circus performers, which was swiflty 'liked' by just under 100,000 people. Maintaining her typically low-key look for the night out, Cara opted for a plain black t-shirt, grey patterned trousers and a pair of black high-top trainers. CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR FULL GALLERY Rihanna showed off her toned stomach in a black and white striped cropped top, which she teamed with white trousers, a white Roberto Cavalli jacket and a host of gold jewellery."#LondonTown #RobertoCavalli #YesThisIsAMensJacket," Rihanna posted on Instagram, along with a photograph of herself in the outfit and a Union Jack flag flying just behind her head. The Umbrella singer is evidently a big fan of the jacket, which she has nicknamed her 'baby', as she posted another picture of it on Saturday morning with the caption "Woke up with my baby next to me #cavallicavalli." Rihanna also stepped out with her newly coloured grey hair. The megastar posted a series of Instagram snaps on Thursday that showed off her new 'do. Rihanna and Cara, who is usually spotted out with her 'wifey', singer Rita Ora, have been spending time together while the Diamonds singer is in the capital. Cara thanked Rihanna for her friendship by posting a picture of the two of them in bikinis on her Instagram account."Thank you my boo @badgalriri for always making me smile and of course for keeping my bum cheek warm," wrote Cara in reference to the photograph showing Rihanna with her hand on Cara's behind.


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Ensure Therapeutic Nutrition, formerly Ensure Immune has Immune Balance to help promote digestive tract health and to help support the immune system.
Ensure Therapeutic Nutrition can benefit patients who have malnutrition, are at nutritional risk,
have a weakened immune system, or are experiencing involuntary weight loss.
• A source of Complete, Balanced Nutrition®.
• Immune Balance, a unique blend of prebiotic fiber to help promote digestive tract health and antioxidants to support the immune system.
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• Excellent source (320 mg/serving) of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid ALA (20% of 1.6 g DV) to support heart health.
• Excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals.
Suitable for:
- lactose intolerance, Not for patients with Galactosemia
- Halal
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There are so many Italian restaurants opening up that I can't keep up with them. So instead of just reviewing one at a time, I'm now doing two at a time, and in this case it covers three because two are the same.
So we start with the new Hostaria del Piccolo on Rose Avenue in Venice. Now don't be confused. Yes there is a Piccolo restaurant elsewhere in Venice owned by the same people, but it's high end. And yes there is a restaurant on Sixth Street and Broadway in Santa Monica with exactly the same name and same menu, also owned by the same crowd. These guys know how to replicate.
What does this Hostaria have that the others don't? To begin with, there's Valeria, the lovely manager from Bellagio, Italy. Then there's the chef, Joseph Mitchell. He's way too high end to be here, but he seems happy here anyway. He's from Boston and knows his way around fish, so as you would expect the grilled salmon here is terrific, with crisp skin and a touch of balsamic vinegar for flavor.
And the new location is in the hot new area on Rose in Venice near the Whole Foods Market. Amazing how a neighborhood can grow when a company doing $12 billion a year opens a high-end market nearby!
The pasta at both restaurants is very good, but there's a lot of good pasta now everywhere. The pizza is a bit doughy for my taste, but the toppings are good and exotic. I particularly was impressed with the fried mushrooms breaded with garbanzo bean flour (instead of the more commonly used wheat-based flour).
The interior is all hard surfaces, and the seating is not very comfortable. It's for young people and I'll bet it's really loud at night. But there's a nice patio, so when the weather permits it can be quiet outside.
But the real reason to go to these two Hostaria restaurants is for the antipasti plates, which are very special and hard to find elsewhere. My favorite is the grilled octopus over toasted vegetables, (or baby octopus with polenta.) The combination of the grilled flavor with the seafood taste and the soft, almost sweet vegetable bites go really well together.
But there's more. How about a little Faro salad with some pesto flavor, or salt water eels marinated with sweet onions with polenta, or roasted wild boar sausage on polenta? Or maybe crunchy fried calamari and shrimp, or ricotta and mushrooms?
I don't know who orders the crispy fried pigs ears in salsa verde, but maybe it's a treat. I do know that the sliced beef tongue in tonata sauce is delicious, and the grilled calamari is very tasty.
So those are the dishes I think make these two restaurants a go-to destination. The wine list is also well chosen, but usually I treat myself to one of the great Italian beers on their excellent brew list. The desserts sound good, but I haven't tried them yet.
Also having opened for business at about the same time is Il Piccolo Ritrovo in Pacific Palisades. While it's the fourth or fifth Italian restaurant to open in Pacific Palisades, which has become a hotbed of restaurants, this one really hits the spot. And it feels almost like home to me as it is located in a building that I built back in 1968, in which I made a spot for Jacopo's Pizza, which occupied it for many years.
At the new restaurant, as soon as you sit down you are served warm bread, almost like a pizza crust, from their Italian-made oven.
This is where I now go for pizza; not their special Napolitano pizza from the special oven, but just the regular New York-style pizza with its super thin crust and delicious cheese, tomato sauce and selection of toppings. I always take mushrooms. And the pasta is surprisingly good. There are 14 pasta dishes on the menu, and the three I've had were all exceptional. And do you know how hard it is to find a good spaghetti carbonara in this town? Here it is!
Not only the pizzas and pastas are good. I've had good luck with various assorted dishes such as a very good white fish, sliced veal with mushrooms, and an excellent chicken breast in lemon and caper sauce.
One of the best surprises here are the prices. You can eat and drink well here for $20 to $25 a person. There is an ordinary wine list, and a kid's menu. It's a nice family place.
It's hard to see how so many Italian restaurants can survive, but these three are among the best of the new crop, and I think they will make the cut.
If you go
Hostaria del Piccolo, Venice
512 Rose Ave.
Venice, Calif.
(310) 392-8822
Hostaria del Piccolo, Santa Monica
606 Broadway
Santa Monica, Calif.
(310) 393-6633
Il Piccolo Ritrovo
(also delivers)
15415 W. Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
(310) 454-2243
Merv Hecht, the food and wine critic for the Santa Monica Daily Press, is a wine buyer and consultant to a number of national and international food and wine companies. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Avogadro's Hypothesis
Avogadro built on the work of Gay-Lussac who first noted that gases reacted in simple integer volume ratios (when measured at the same temperature and pressure). Gay-Lussac concluded that this result could be explained if the volumes contained the same number of particles. Chemists found this hypothesis difficult to accept because they reasoned, for example, that if the particles of the gases were combining, then one volume of gas A reacting with one volume of gas B should produce one volume of product. However, it was frequently found that one volume of gas A reacted with one volume of gas B to produce two volumes of product. Chemists, including Gay-Lussac, were unable to account for this behavior of gases.
Avogadro reasoned that these results could be explained if Gay-Lussac's particles were actually combinations of smaller particles (which we now call "atoms"). He introduced the use of the term "molecule" to refer to these combinations of smaller particles. "Molecule" comes from "mole" lumps of matter and "cula" little. A molecule is a little lump of matter. His hypothesis was consistent with the view that gas pressure is caused by the collisions of molecules with the side of the container.
If the pressure is the same, then it seems reasonable that the number of molecules in the container is the same. In addition to the ammonia and hydrogen chloride example combining in a one to one ratio, he found that a number of gases combined in such a way that could only be accounted for if the individual molecules were diatomic.
The diagram below shows how one volume of hydrogen reacts with one volume of chlorine to produce two volumes of hydrogen chloride. Making the assumption that the gases are diatomic neatly accounts for the experimental evidence.
Of course, Avogadro did not base his hypotheses about number of molecules in a volume and the diatomic nature of molecules on just a couple examples. He cited the results of many experiments. Still, the scientific community was not able to accept the validity of his hypothesis until many years after his death. Using his hypothesis, chemists were able to deduce the formulas of gaseous substances based on combining volumes. The use of this hypothesis was also instrumental in determining the molar mass of elements.
Avogadro's Law:
In 1811 an Italian chemist Amedeo Avogadro stated that " equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules regardless of their chemical nature and physical properties". This number is called Avogadro's number.
Mathematically it can be represented as follows,
V = the volume of the gas
n = the amount of substance of the gas
k = proportionality constant
Avogadro's Number:
It is the number of molecules of any gas present in a volume of 22.41 L and it is same for the lightest gas i.e. hydrogen as for a heavy gas such as carbon dioxide or bromine. Its value is \(6.022\times 10^{23}\).


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A 49-year-old man, Akinola Olumide, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court for allegedly collecting N9m from some intending travellers under the pretext of procuring visas for them.
Olumide was arraigned before a magistrate, Mrs. O.A. Olayinka, on 14 counts bordering on theft.
The police prosecutor, Sergeant Donjor Perezi, said the defendant committed the offence between December 2015 and December 2016 at several places, including the Ijaiye, Alagbado, Idimu and Ipaja areas of Lagos State.
He said Olumide collected money from the victims, telling them he could procure visas to North Cyprus and Macedonia for them. He was alleged to have fled with the money.
Perezi said the offences were punishable under sections 409, 317, 288, 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.
The charges read in part, "That you, Akinola Olumide, and others at large, in the Lagos Magisterial District, did fraudulently obtain the sum of N2,659,000 from one Adebayo Benjamin, under the false pretences of procuring a North Cyrus travelling visa, a representation you knew to be false."
Olumide pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of N1.5m, with two sureties each in like sum.
The case was adjourned till October 2, 2017.
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As Apple except its "Personal Hotspot" does not allow any other application to do unlimited tethering but any guy around with BALLS debuted it for $14.99 in the App store today. You just have to download it on your iDevice and one software on your MAC or PC to start it tethering.
Tether is an application that allows your Mac and PC to take advantage of your smartphone's data plan, providing you access to the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your smartphone.
Tether is easy to install, easy to use, works practically anywhere, and is very cost-effective.
You need to install the MAC/PC application and the iTether app on your iDevice and you are free to go but beware that Apple can also remove it any time.


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Accursed [nave]ACCURSED, what so called, Deut. 21:23; Josh. 6:17; 7:1; 1 Chr. 2:7; Isa. 65:20; Gal. 1:8.
ACCURSED [isbe]ACCURSED - a-kurs'-ed, a-kurst': In the Book of Josh (6:17,18; 7:1,11,12,13,15) and 1 Ch (2:7) "accursed" (or "accursed thing" or "thing accursed") is the King James Version rendering of the Hebrew word, cherem. The the Revised Version (British and American) consistently uses "devoted" or "devoted thing," which the King James Version also adopts in Lev 27:21,28,29 and in Nu 18:14. "Cursed thing" is the rendering in two passages (Dt 7:26; 13:17); and in one passage (Ezek 44:29 the King James Version) "dedicated thing" is used. In four places the King James Version renders the word by "curse" (Josh 6:18; Isa 34:5; 43:28; Mal 3:24; (4:6)) whilst in, another passage (Zec 14:11) "utter destruction" is adopted in translation. These various renderings are due to the fact that the word cherem sometimes means the act of devoting or banning (or the condition or state resulting therefrom and sometimes the object devoted or banned. We occasionally find periphrastic renderings, e.g. 1 Sam 15:21: "the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed," the King James Version (literally, "the chief part of the ban"); 1 Ki 20:42: "a man whom I appointed to utter destruction," the King James Version (literally, "a man of my ban" (or "banning"). The root-word meant "to separate," "shut off." The Arabic charim denoted the precincts of the temple at Mecca, and also the women's apartment (whence the word "harem"). In Hebrew the word always suggested "separating" or "devoting to God." Just as qadhosh, meant "holy" or "consecrated to the service" of Yahweh, and so not liable to be used for ordinary or secular purposes, so the stem of cherem meant "devoting" to Yahweh anything which would, if spared, corrupt or contaminate the religious life of Israel, with the further idea of destroying (things) or exterminating (persons) as the surest way of avoiding such contamination. Everything that might paganize or affect the unique character of the religion of Israel was banned, e.g. idols (Dt 7:26); idolatrous persons (Ex 22:20); idolatrous cities (Dt 13:13-18). All Canaanite towns--where the cult of Baal flourished--were to be banned (Dt 20:16-18). The ban did not always apply to the gold and silver of looted cities (Josh 6:24). Such valuable articles were to be placed in the "treasury of the house of Yahweh." This probably indicates a slackening of the rigid custom which involved the total destruction of the spoil. According to Nu 18:14, "everything devoted in Israel" belonged to Aaron, and Ezek 44:29 the King James Version ordained that "every dedicated thing" should belong to the priests (compare Ezr 10:8). In the New Testament "accursed" is the King James Version rendering of ANATHEMA (which see).
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to fill you all in on whats been going on. I've been having some issues with securing permanent band members which is why its taking so long to book a show date. It's probably the hardest thing to do when you're a solo artist so please bear with me!
My video is almost ready to be released so get ready! In the meantime, keep spreading the word of my EP as much as you possibly can! Tell your parents, siblings, classmates, co-workers... ANYONE! Just keep spreading the word and it will make things happen A LOT faster! Thank you so much for all of your support so far!


text: While on an expedition to Mt Kamet, Frank S. Smith an English Mountaineer & explorer discovered the valley of flowers. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of over 300 varities of wild Himalayan flowers. The snow capped peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 Mtrs) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The legend is that Lord Hanuman collected 'Sanjeevani' herbs from this valley to revive Lakshman. Other attraction of the trek is a day excursion to Hemkund Sahib – a sacred sikh shrine situated on the foot of Hemkund Lake (4230 Mtrs) and Badrinath – one of the four Hindu Pilgrimage (Dham) in the Himalaya.


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Finally, all of your professional dreams have come true! You work in a dog-friendly office so your beloved pup can sit patiently by your side while you're on conference calls and lay at your feet while you type away on your computer. Or—reality time—he poops in the conference room while you're on that call and drinks your coworker's matcha latte when you step away from your desk (both have actually happened at Ollie HQ.) As we know all too well, just because you can bring your dog to work doesn't mean he's ready for a 9 to 5. So we asked our go-to trainer, Rachel Cohen Maso of Brooklyn Dogtime, to share her expert tips for a little job orientation of the canine kind.
Assess your so-called dog-friendly office
It's awesome if HR (or lack thereof) has decided pups are welcome. But consider the reality of your workspace: Do you have a schedule that's flexible enough so you can take him out for walks? Is there an area where he can comfortably rest? Is there also enough space for him to roam around? And most importantly, is your boss a dog lover with a good sense of humor? Because no matter how well trained your pup is, there's bound to be a "matcha tea incident".
Assess your dog's office-friendliness
We totally agree that your dog is the best (because ours are the best too.) But if the one exception to his sweetness is hostility to delivery people and you get a lot of deliveries at your office then...he may not belong there. So be realistic about your pup's personality: Issues like aggression and being territorial aside, if your dog likes to chill on the couch most of the day (and we don't blame him) maybe he'd rather stay there. That said, if your pup is Mr. Personality and pretty patient, he'll probably fit right in.
Find a place for your pup to post up
Ideally carve out a space underneath or next to your desk with a bed or something comfy for him to rest on so he has a quiet place to relax throughout the day. If you think you need to tether your dog, practice at home first to see how he reacts when you walk away (because barking is a surefire way to get banned from the office!) To increase you dog's tolerance on the tether, practice walking away for short intervals, dropping some treats before you step away.
Wear your pup out beforehand
You know how you like to get your exercise out of the way before you go to the office? So does your dog. Try to get as much of that energy out before you clock in by going for a run together or playing an extra long game of fetch. That way you can both focus on the important things at work (for him, that means napping.)
Bring all the distractions
Just as you wouldn't take a two-year-old to a restaurant without bringing a boatload of toys to keep him entertained, you shouldn't bring your pup to work without packing the canine equivalent—excluding any annoying squeaky toys. Treat puzzles are great to keep them busy when you're in back-to-back meetings. Also make sure you have a big bowl of water, which your pup can have all to himself, and bring his favorite bone and chews to keep him occupied (and not gnawing on the office furniture.)
Double-check the whole house-trained situation
Many humans think their dogs are completely house-trained, and they are—at home. Being in a new and stimulating environment can be very overwhelming for a dog, causing them to lose that hard-won bladder control. Plus, offices that host lots of pups are likely to have scents that may entice him to mark his territory. And if other dogs have had an accident, your pup might get the impression your entire office is one big bathroom. So keep some enzyme cleaner handy and give him some extra bathroom breaks just in case!
The Ollie blog is devoted to helping pet parents lead healthier lives with their pups. If you want to learn more about our fresh, human-grade food, check out MyOllie.com.


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Lifestyle newborn photography session, those words together sound like Philip Glass to my ears. I love to hear from my clients that they want lifestyle newborn session. I just love it! I get so happy when that happens. As much as I like to play with props and cute newborn outfits, I think I am super fond of lifestyle sessions. If I was to ask a professional to photograph my newborn baby (and today I regret I didn't do that when my kids were so little), I would definitely had gone with the photography session that is more natural for the baby.
One of the most beautiful things to photograph is a newborn and his/her family in their natural environment. Lifestyle newborn photography is beautiful. Every session has its own beauty, but I think, the most beautiful are sessions where kids are in their environment. When I get to a client's home the kids there are most likely going to be the ones who "take charge" – they like to showcase their toys, books, art they did the other day. They like to show you around. I like it. I like how natural they are, almost immediately. You might be the strange lady for them, but the good thing is they still are in their own territory and that's a huge plus.
During this session being a strange lady was not an issue. Before the newborn session we had already met twice. You can read more about it here . They were such troopers. Love working with those guys!
If you'd like to schedule a session with me, please email to ewasamples(at)gmail.com
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Golden Gala set for Friday
PANAMA CITY— A nonprofit Lynn Haven agency will host a gala tonight to provide support and opportunities for people with disabilities.
"Every year we do something different at the gala and this year there will be a local performer; Mr. Elvis, himself," said Cathy Howell, executive director of St. Andrew Bay Center, Inc., referring to Elvis impersonator Todd Herendeen.
St. Andrew Bay Center will be holding its 12th annual Golden Gala entitled "Follow That Dream" at the Holiday Inn across from the Panama City Mall featuring Herendeen.
Proceeds from the event will assist St. Andrew Bay Center continue the mission of providing training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities in Bay County.
"It's our largest fundraiser of the year," Howell said. "It pays for most of the positions on the staff who help find work for our clients."
Designed around individual needs, all of St. Andrew Bay Center's services assist individuals to become as self-sufficient and independent as possible. For individuals with disabilities, employment opportunities do not often occur by themselves. St. Andrew Bay Center facilitates those opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Bay County. St. Andrew Bay Center offers a unique blend of training and services for individuals with disabilities in the community.
"Once they find a job, we stay and help them learn their job duties," Howell said. "Once they learn that job we back away, checking back in on them occasionally."
Howell said St. Andrew Bay Center has assisted people with disabilities find jobs in positions from clerical assistants, to skilled IT positions, to greeters in motels or cleaners in condos or other businesses.
Individual tickets for dinner and the performance may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 pm.
"I wouldn't say it's formal or semiformal, but it is a dressy event," Howell said.
Donations are $50 at the door, which pays for a dinner buffet and entertainment. Limited seating is available, according to Howell.


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The summer is over, and it's time to put away the patio furniture, pool gear, toys, and everything else that's cluttering up your yard. Fall is the perfect time to take back your backyard, and we have the perfect storage solutions to help you do it, as well as the fall backyard essentials you'll need to get ready for the winter.
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We are delighted to announce Garage Clay, the Bozeman area clay and pottery supplies store, online shop is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! You are now able to buy clay, glazes, and ceramic tools locally with a click of a mouse. A few things we want to make sure you are aware of as you click through our shop . . .
1) We aren't your "traditional" retail business!
Garage Clay is our business that comes after our 9-5 desk jobs. The Garage Clay warehouse and retail shop will be open by appointment weekdays 5pm-9pm and on weekends – [email protected] or 218-537-0844 (e) / 320-360-3441 (c).
For online purchases, you can pick up at our after-hours warehouse or we can arrange delivery for you.
2) Garage Clay Retail Space Coming Soon
5150 Thorpe Road, Belgrade, Montana
Currently Garage Clay operates as an online shop or by-appointment retailer. However, a Garage Clay retail space is currently being renovated and we anticipate opening shop doors later this summer for all potter enthusiasts.
3) Garage Clay Inventory Is Based On Your Needs
We are always interested and ready to listen to your needs!
Garage Clay is ready to hear from YOU – the clay experts – on ways we can better serve your pottery and ceramic needs. Have a favorite clay, glaze or tool brand / product that we don't currently stock? Let us know by text or email – [email protected] or 218-537-0844 (e) / 320-360-3441 (c).
Have a clay day,
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[Mar 27, 2011]
DAY THREE: Not bad...Not bad, at all!! The MWC wrestlers finished the MYWAY State tournament strong on Sunday. Two time defending state champion, Logan Ramsey was unable to "three-pete" when he picked up his first career loss in post season competition. Logan was simply the victim of moving up an age group and being the younger, smaller wrestler. Despite the loss, Logan put it behind him and showed real toughness when he then reeled off two more wins to capture third place in the 7&8 year old Heavyweight class.
Marcus Esse also competed on day three in the 5&6 year old 44lb class. In his first year of wrestling, Marcus made the state tournament but ran into some tough competition right away. Marcus dropped his first match to the eventual 5th place wrestler and then lost again in the consolation bracket to another tough wrestler.
In the high school division, the Marauders were led by Alvin Cholagh at 192lbs, who finished 5th among the older high school wrestlers. Alvin won his first three matches and advanced to the semi-finals before losing by a score of 4-2 to the eventual champion. In his first match in the consolations, Alvin got caught with a quick headlock and lost by fall. He rebounded, however, and won his final match by default to claim the 5th place medal.
Ben Cantrell (155lbs) and Kevin Papak (122 lbs) both competed and fought hard, but failed to medal in their respective high school weight classes.
The Marauder Wrestling Family will be pleased to learn that two former Marauders (both wrestling with other clubs or independently for personal reasons), Sean Phalen and Eric Rogers, finished as MYWAY Champions this year. Both wrestlers made sure to touch base with their former Marauder teammates and coaches during the tournament. We were proud for Sean and Eric just the same as if they were still wearing the black singlet and jolly roger!
In the final analysis, the Marauders ended up with five ALL STATE wrestlers out of 15 qualifiers. The All State Marauders are: Garett Strube - Runner Up (106lb/14&15); Logan Ramsey - 3rd Place (HwtA/7&8); Alvin Cholagh - 5th Place (192lbs/16-18); Jake Stenowski - 6th (218lbs/14&15); and James Renaud - 6th (138lbs/13&14). Congratulations to them and all who qualified and made the trip to Battle Creek!
DAY TWO: On the second day of the MYWAY State Tourney in Battle Creek, the Marauder Wrestling Club saw three of its members earn All-State honors. James Renaud capped his run at 138 lbs (13&14), finishing 4-3 for the tournament and capturing 6th Place. Renaud may have actually had a better finish, but took a head butt to the nose and couldn't stop the bleeding within the allocated 5:00 bloodtime.
In high school competition, the 9th and 10th grade Marauders were in action and brought home two medals. Sophomore Jake Stenowski finished in 6th place at 218lb and was 4-3 on the day. Stenowski wrestled well and picked an excellent time to begin his transformation into a total wrestler.
The headliner of the day, though, was Freshman Garett Strube, who placed 2nd at 106lbs. Strube started the day avenging his opening round from the MHSAA State tournament against Grandville's Dalton Deuel. Deuel had caught Strube in a head and arm in their opening round match at the Palace a few weeks ago. Today, though, Strube dominated Deuel in 10-1 victory. Strube then moved on to pick up two more tough wins to advance to the finals before losing to eventual champion, Kyle Gillies of Westland John Glenn.
The tournament will come to a close tomorrow with the 11th & 12th graders in action beginning at 10:00 am. Three Marauders will compete in the high school division tomorrow: Kevin Papak (122), Ben Cantrell (155), and Alvin Cholagh (192). In addition, Marcus Esse (44lbs) will be in action in the 5&6 year old division, while Logan Ramsey will begin the defense of his two time state championship at HWY in 7&8 year old division.
DAY ONE: The MYWAY State Tournament is underway in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Center! James Renaud (139lb) kicked off wrestling by losing his first match after a buy and then winning the next three. His last win came in the round of twelve and secured him at least an 8th place and All-State status! James will westle for 3rd place tomorrow beginning at 8:30 am. Kyran Daniels (113lb) wrestled tough, but ended up just short of a medal.
Tomorrow morning the 7 & 8 year olds and the 15 & 16 year old high school kids will wrestle for the chance to be All-State. Stay tuned! I will try to update the website tomorrow when I get a chance.
[Mar 13, 2011]
In only its fourth year of existence, the Marauder Wrestling Club took 30 wrestlers to the Metro Regional tournament on Sunday, March 13, 2011, and managed to send 15 wrestlers to the MYWAY State Tournament in two weeks, Mar 25-27, 2011. The Marauders were led by Logan Ramsey (Hwt/03-02), Nick Gillam (85lbs/99-98), Garett Strube (106lbs/96-95), Ben Cantrell (155lbs/94-92) and Vince Gennero (218lbs/96-95), all of whom finished first in their weight/age group. Strube, one of MWC's founding members, managed to pin his way through the field and take first at 106lbs.
Joining the five champions are Marcus Esse (4th @ 43lbs/06-04), Isaac Lazarowicz (3rd @ 55lbs/03-02), Kyran Daniels (2nd @ 112lbs 99-98), James Renaud (3rd @ 138/97-96), Kevin Papek (3rd @ 122lbs/94-92), Jalen Marion (2nd @ 128lbs/96-95), Brett Rodzos (4th @ 138lbs/96-95), Jake Fuller (2nd @ 155lbs/96-95), Alvin Cholagh (4th @(192lbs/94-92), and Jake Stenowski (2nd @ 218lbs/96-95).
[October 18, 2010]
Matt Jundy may have been the lone representative from Marauder Wrestling this past Sunday, but he made an excellent showing on behalf of our wrestling community. Matt ran off three consecutive wins to make the finals before dropping his first and only match of the weekend. Congratulations to Matt on his second place finish at Allen Park's Rumble in the Jungle!
This weekend is the last of the Borderwars tournaments and probably the last opportunity to compete before the regular season starts. It would be great to see a half dozen Marauders storm the mats at Michigan State this weekend. Think about it and make every effort to get one last tournament in before the season starts!
[October 3, 2010]
Warren Mott Freshman Garret Strube took first at the Holly Borderwars tournament on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Strube had a small chart, but won convincingly over both of his opponents at the 95lb class. In the 135lb class, Matt Jundy rallied after losing his first two matches to take second in a round robin competition among six wrestlers.
Congratulations to both wrestlers - first for competing and second for doing well. Look to join Strube, Jundy and teammate Kyle Gray when they travel to Allen Park, MI (downriver) for the next Borderwars competition on October 17th. These tournaments are great warm ups for the season and will pay dividends to all who participate.
[Sept 27, 2010]
Warren Mott Senior heavyweight Kyle Gray attended the Eastern Michigan University Borderwars Tournament this past Sunday, September 26, 2010 and walked away with the gold. Gray ran off five straight wins to claim the championship and qualify for the Borderwars Folkstyle National Championship tournament this November in Battle Creek, Michigan at the Kellogg Center. Nice job Kyle!!
Kyle and his teammates will move on to the Holly High School tournament next week, followed by the Allen Park tournament and the Michigan State University tournament. For more details on the Fall Tournament schedule, click on the "Off-Season: Events" link to the left.
[August 22, 2010]
Three Marauder wrestlers ventured out to try match their skills at a local Borderwars tournament this past weekend held at Troy Athens HS. Freshman Garrett Strube placed second at 95lbs in the 13 & 14 year old division. Junior Matt Jundy placed 4th in a stacked 135lb weightclass in the open division. Brett Rodzos also had a strong outing at the tournament, although he did not place.
All three wrestlers are to be commended for competing at the tournament on a lazy Saturday morning in August. Undoubtedly, their commitment will pay big dividends in the upcoming season.
Next Up: Allegan High School's Borderwars tournament.
[March 29, 2010]
Nine Marauder wrestlers, five youth wrestlers and four high school wrestlers, participated in the MYWAY State tournament at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, this past weekend and five came with All-State honors. The young club that came into existence only three years ago has begun to create a buzz among the youth wrestling community. Obviously, the club's coaches, wrestlers and parents are doing something right.
The Marauders were led by Logan Ramsey who, for the second year in a row, was crowned State Champion. Young Logan pinned every opponent in less than a minute and waded through the competition in the 2003-05/HWT division as though they didn't exist. Last year Logan's finals match lasted :19 seconds; this year it took him :32 seconds to wrap up the championship match. Logan finished the year without having lost a single match in MYWAY competition.
Eric Rogers also made it to the finals in the 1997-98/184lbs division. Rogers had rolled into the finals with two pins in the early rounds and a 12-1 decision in the semi-finals. In the finals he lost a tough 3-0 decision to Landon Pelham of Tecumseh. Rogers' second place finish capped off a stellar season in which he also won the Mid Michigan Wrestling Association's (MMWA) State Championship.
Sean Phalen improved on this 6th place finish from last year with a 5th place finish in the 2001-02/56lbs division. Sean dropped a tough and close first round match before reeling off four straight wins. In the consolation semi-finals, Sean lost another close match with a controversial call that sent the match into overtime and a sudden death loss for Sean. Sean rebounded, however, to claim the fifth place match against Drew Woodley from Hartland. Sean's fifth place finish capped off an awesome season in which he won virtually every tournament in which he competed.
The weekend also saw the ascent of Garrett Strube, a founding member of the Marauder Wrestling Club. Garrett began wrestling only two years ago. Last year Garrett qualified for the state tournament, but one only one match before being eliminated. This year was a different story. Garrett advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Logan Griffin, the eventual state champion. Garrett injured his shoulder in the loss, but finished the match and went on to advance two more rounds before losing to Mohamed Yousiff, who went on to place third. Garrett's shoulder injury prevented him from wrestling his 5th place match and his injury default in that match netted him a 6th place finish in the 1995-96/86lbs division. Garrett will join the high school wrestling team next year where he is expected to start at 103lbs.
Kyle Gray capped off the All-State parade with a 7th place finish in the 1991-93/288lbs division. Gray advanced to the quarterfinals before losing 1-0 to Lonnie Morris of Waverly, the eventual third place finish. Gray then won his next two matches before losing 2-1 to Buster Wilson of Southgate. Ironically, it was Wilson who eliminated Gray in the blood round at the MHSAA state tournament at the Palace a few weeks prior. Gray won his final match on an injury default and secured his 7th place finish and All-State status.
Marauder wrestler Quinton Soard, wrestling up a weight at 218, lost in the blood round, needing one more win to secure all-state status. Noah Gramps, a first year wrestler, finished two matches away from All-State status. Noah was 1-2 on the day, with both of his losses being by a few points. Dean Degeer and Matt Jundy also competed at the State tournament, losing both of their matches, but representing the MWC with pride and class.
[March 13, 2010]
WMHS began its off-season efforts as it joined forces with the Marauder Wrestling Club on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the MYWAY Regional tournament at Dakota High School.
In all the Marauders will advance nine wrestlers to the MYWAY State tournament. Five youth members of the MWC and six high school members qualified for the state tournament, which will be held at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek on March 26,27 & 28, 2010.
The young Marauders secured two Champions in Logan Ramsey at HWT in the 2003-05 age group and Sean Phalen at 55lbs in the 2001-02 age group. Eric Rogers finished 2nd at 183lbs in the 1997-98 age group, just as did Garret Strube at 85lbs in the 1995-96 age group. In a minor suprise, Noah Gramps, a first year wrestler, took third at 58 lbs in the 2001-02 age bracket.
Meanwhile, the high school athletes who joined with the youth wrestlers in their regional tournament, did exceptionally well. The older Marauders qualified six wrestlers for the state tournament in Battle Creek, although only four wrestlers chose to register for the state tournament. Heavyweight brothers Kyle Gray amd Dean DeGeer led the way with first place finishes at 91-93 and 94-95 age groups, respectively. Matt Jundy finished second at 133lbs and Quentin Soard placed fourth at 218lbs in the 94-95 age group. All four will wrestle in two weeks at States.
Ben Cantrell and Rafi Razzouq both placed third in their weight classes, but have not registered to wrestle at the state tournament due to previous committments. Also turning in solid performances on the day were Alvin Cholagh and Brett Rodzos, both of whom were one win away from qualifying for the state tournament.
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Hungarian SMEs at the Tokyo Automotive World Exhibition in Japan
The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), the Association of Hungarian Automotive Component Manufacturers (MAJOSZ) and four Hungarian automotive suppliers introduced themselves at the largest automotive event in Japan, the Automotive World Conference and Exhibition in Tokyo, which was organised for the ninth time. In his presentation given at the event, Róbert Ésik, President of HIPA, introduced Hungary as a potential investment location for the automotive industry, as well as the investment promotion and supplier services provided by HIPA.
Japan is the largest Asian investor in Hungary. The amount of capital invested by Japan in Hungary is estimated at USD 4.4 billion, and nearly 31,000 people are employed by Japanese companies. In Hungary, 151 Japanese-owned companies operate, 47 of which are engaged in productive activities. Japanese investments have traditionally been concentrated on the automotive industry and electronics, providing an excellent basis for cooperation corresponding to future directions and trends in development.
Nearly 800 exhibitors and about 100,000 visitors attended Asia's largest automotive fair during the three days of the event in 2016. Last year, HIPA took part in the exhibition for the first time, where the Hungarian stand was in the focus of extraordinary interest. Therefore, in addition to MAJOSZ, four Hungarian automotive suppliers also had the opportunity to introduce themselves in person and to establish successful international partnerships at a larger stand in this year's exhibition.
Róbert Ésik, President of HIPA, also participated as a speaker in the conference series accompanying the events, where he presented the latest domestic automotive investment and development projects, the Hungarian Government's renewed incentives system, as well as the investment promotion and supplier support services of HIPA. In his address, Róbert Ésik emphasised that Hungary was open to projects such as 'Invented in Hungary', for which the already existing, highly successful and strong Japanese business relations provide an excellent basis.
Japan is among the leading automotive investors in Hungary. The Supplier Department of HIPA has been cooperating with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), the Japanese Embassy and Japanese companies present in Hungary for years in the areas of searching for and developing suppliers. By appearing at the exhibition, HIPA aims to familiarise and promote the Hungarian supplier background to large Japanese companies, and to help Hungary become a key player among CEE countries in the area of supply to the automotive industry.


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I listen to the readers of this blog – an online community will always struggle to succeed if the community developer fails to listen to its members. I consider a blog just as much of an online community as a forum or a social network – all are based around interaction and dialogue sharing.
Readers of Community Spark often ask me to associate the theory I am writing about with examples. Recently, I have been trying hard to ensure that all of my articles include examples wherever possible. Most notably, I have started to document the process of building a brand new online community from scratch.
Today I want to remind you all of the importance of diversifying your revenue streams. To do this, I will be sharing the revenue breakdown of Just Chat – my main online community – with you as an example.
Why you need to ensure your income streams are diversified
You should always be planning for the future. You should always be planning for the expected, and you should always be planning for the unexpected. Sure, you may be enjoying fantastic success right now, but what would happen if something changed overnight?
Let's say you rely on Google AdSense for the majority of your revenue – what would happen if your earnings suddenly plummeted, or you were removed from the program? Would you be able to continue if your main source of funds disappeared overnight? The more diversified your income is, the more secure it is – make sure you always have more than one source of revenue, and that each revenue source doesn't account for more than a third of your overall income.
My revenue breakdown for 2007
As you can see from the pie chart above, Just Chat has a number of revenue streams, and the three largest do not account for much more than a third of overall revenue. This ensures that should one of these sources of income disappear, the site will still be financially viable whilst I implement a replacement for the lost income.
Breakdown information
I'll briefly explain the breakdown shown above:
EasyDate – This is a private affiliate program; online communities are often a good match for dating sites. If you are running an online community and aren't advertising dating sites, you may be missing out on some great revenue. EasyDate offer three websites for you to partner with – from general dating, to casual dating to adult dating. They offer the following standard payouts:
£2.50 for every female lead
£1.50 for every male lead
50% sales commission
If you send them decent traffic, EasyDate are open to discussing higher commission structures. I would highly recommend giving them a try – if you do, let me know how you get on!
Google AdSense – Not much to say here; the program either works for you, or it doesn't. They key is to try them out and experiment with your ad placements and appearance – the smallest changes can yield great revenue increases.
Advertising.com – These are the guys that serve the 728×90 banner ads on Just Chat. They utilise proprietary, automated-optimisation technology along with behavioural targeting to ensure they deliver the maximum revenue possible for publishers. I have had a relationship with Advertising.com for more than four years and can highly recommend them.
Others – These include the following:
Reserved Chat Names – I offer Just Chat users the option to password protect their choice of chat name. As Just Chat allows users to chat without registering, there is no password protection of chat names by default. As you can see, very little revenue is generated from offering this facility – I simply offer the option so regular users can protect their names should they wish.
43Plc – These guys serve the Just Chat quizzes. They don't earn me a great deal of revenue in comparison to my larger revenue sources, but my visitors love the quizzes so I see it more as a way of adding value to my site rather than solely making money.
Just Go Media – I am currently generating revenue with Yahoo! search through Just Go Media. The system works in a similar way to AdSense, except you get to choose specific the keywords that you think will be the most effective on your site.
TradeDoubler – A huge affiliate marketing network that offers a huge number of potential merchants for you to promote. The statistics offered by this network are fantastic, and really help you to optimise your campaigns. I have since moved away from TradeDoubler to focus on my private affiliate scheme with EasyDate – they are however, part of my contingency plan to fall back on should I need them!
Paid on Results – Another affiliate marketing network, Paid on Results doesn't offer the same number of merchants as TradeDoubler but one area where they excel is in their customer support – they focus on building a relationship with you as a publisher, and will always be willing to work with you to achieve the best results possible. They are definitely worth giving a try. Again, I have moved away from Paid on Results to focus on my private affiliate scheme with EasyDate – they are however, also part of my contingency plan to fall back on should I need them!
Whew! That was quite the blog post, eh? I hope you found it interesting to read about Just Chat's revenue sources and were perhaps surprised to see the actual number of revenue streams. I cannot stress enough the importance of diversity in this area – if you want secure revenue streams, you need diverse revenue streams. Make this one of your goals for 2008.


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Artist David Jon Kassan has created a series of impressive portraits using his iPad. They are pretty realistic and look like they were made on canvas.
It's pretty impressive that all of these were done in this fashion, but ever since I saw Sam Kerr's art on iPhone, it made sense to see even more complex art could be made on an iPad. And with the recent release of the new iPad and its insanely sharp Retina display, I can only see the prospects for iPad artists improving.
For some of his work, David has used a brush stylus – in this particular case, The Nomad Brush, but he's also been known to create images with only his fingertip, and another app called Brushes.
You can pick up Brushes for $7.99 (USD), ArtRage for $4.99, and a Nomad Brush for $24 to $39. Talent (and iPad) not included.


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Tickets are still available for the A&M vs Rice game on Saturday, August 31. These two teams haven't met on the field since 1995. Even though the temperature is expected to be in the triple digits, 80,000 fans are predicted to attend the game. You can enter with a plastic bottle of unopened water but no coolers or jugs. Bags and purses will be inspected so they have opened an "express entry" for people with no bags or purses.
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Okay. So the debate around these parts about prostitution/pornography/'sex work"/choice/feminism/etc/etc/etc is pretty hot. This outfit calling themselves "First: feminist advocates for sex workers rights" (or something, the name is 'first' for sure, am not sure of the subtitle) have recently released a short video about 'sex workers'. in it, these five or six women are pictured, one at a time, talking about all their achievements. One is a classically trained pianist. Another is a writer. A third designs jewelry. One is pregnant with her third child. Another's son said in a teen-boy-monotone; "I love my mom". And so on. One of 'em, she's the head of some 'adult entertainment' agency or something. Which is, as we know, just another euphemism for men buying women's bodies. uh-huh. There's some text on the screen about how these women are just like other women, they are diverse and multi-everything, and … they are "sex workers" (I have to put that term in scare quotes because it helps to contain the gag reflex a bit. you KNOW i don't think of it as work). Then after the text, these same women are shown proclaiming, "I am a sex worker". One woman said, "I am a former sex worker". and another muttered, "I am kind of a part-time street worker…" The white women all smiled as they said it. One looked like she was trying for a 'saucy, sexy' look. None of the Aboriginal women smiled as they said it. A couple of them looked at the camera as if to say, "what are you gonna do about that? Wanna go?"
I know some of the women who are part of First. I know some of the women in that video, too. Not well. Not as well as I'd like to, some of them. Now, what i've noticed about those "First" women, the founders and the main spokespeople, and I don't i know if there's a correlation or not, but they tend to drink. A lot.
Now, ya know, I used to drink a lot too. And now i don't drink at all and i go to these meetings and I have different ways now to deal with the rage and heartache of living in a misogynist capitalist patriarchy that hates me and all the folks who need me and whom i need. pretty much. So, given that, and my previous drug use, and my present understanding that my addiction is just over there in the corner, doing pushups–I am not casting aspersions on my sisters on the wrong side for their heavy use of anesthesia. No indeed. I disagree with them politically, and I think their ideology and tactics are harmful, but I still wish them well. I wish for them freedom from addiction. and I wish for their alliance. I don't think i can have it, though.
i think what they are doing; promoting prostitution as a 'career choice ' for women, claiming to be 'sex-positive' and pro-pornography are –i think these positions are linked with active addiction. Not that all people (especially women) who hold these views are addicted, or 'using substances problematically', but i just notice a pattern. i can't imagine how women can promote or condone the commodification and exploitation of women. some of these women, of course, have sons, and brothers and dads whom they love. some of 'em, these sons and brothers and dads, some of them are dangerous to women. In fact, I'll wager that they may have raped and bought and sold and incested some of the very women who are agitating for their right to continue such behaviour. Certainly, they have had material benefits from male violence against women, even if they have done none of it themselves.
Anyhow. I'm trying to work it out. Why are these women using alcohol to such an extent? Why are they so strident in their defense of the prostitution/pimping industry? what is the connection? Is there one?
I heard one of these women speak at a book launch a couple of years ago. The floor was open for questions of the featured author and the person holding the microphone GAVE it to the "First" woman. dear me. Sister said, "My mother sold sex; my grandmother sold sex…" and went on to challenge the author about the lack of representation in her book about the real lives of sex workers. I think maybe she was not sober, and she rambled a bit. I don't remember what the answer was to her comment. But she made me think. She reminded me that women will reject any whiff of being regarded as incapable. And they (we) will interpret the status or label of "victim" as being synonymous with 'incapable". so if we say, "no. this was my mothers choice. i love my mom." then we are saying, "she was not a victim, she was resourceful." Of course, those of us who understand that women in prostitution are victims of male violence do not perforce consider them incapable. no. but we're accused of being patronizing and judgmental. It's not what we are saying, it's what they are hearing. How can we say it different? How can we find a way to say to these "pro-sex-worker advocates" that they deserve better? We all do. It is possible to say, "I am a victim" or, "You have been victimized" or something like that, without talking down, without laying blame on the victim, without patronizing. Indeed, the POINT of saying the word "VICTIM" is to also say the word "PERPETRATOR" . If a woman has been the victim of rape, fer instance, a MAN has been the perpetrator. Rape does not just happen. it doesn't float around in the air like a virus waiting for some hapless woman to breathe it in. Prostitution does not happen. Women do not just 'choose' to go out and suck dick in exchange for ten bucks. Someone is attached to that dick. And that someone, that man, he has gone out LOOKING for a woman to suck his dick. He's gone out looking, and he's found her among the women who are similarly responding to the demands of men for dick-suckers. She would not go out looking to suck some penis for money if THE MAN had not sashayed up with all his entitlement and said, "hey, you. I got this here willy. It needs some hole to go into. you'll do. here's ten bucks." This man, by his demand, his entitlement; he is making unreasonable demands on women and he his victimizing her. he is a perpetrator. she is a victim.
Sure she's strong and resourceful and has all these other attributes. but he doesn't want her for that. he wants her for her hole. He doesn't give a rat's ass if she's a concert pianist or a brain surgeon. he'd rather she not be, but just so long as she shuts up about that and wanks him off, she can be anything. who cares. he doesn't.
Take me, for instance. I drank, smoked dope and cigarettes for many years. Often i'd have a cigarette in one hand and a megaphone in the other. I have been a feminist my whole adult life, and probably my childhood, too. i found feminism after I found alcohol, and for a while they seemed to go together. You know, drink beer, talk politics, foment revolution. There are lots of things to which i can attribute my predilection to addiction, (none of them having the least little bit to do with my mother–fyi)–and one of the significant things I think is that i am perhaps sensitive to suffering. And afraid. And pathologically optimistic. a bit, shall we say, Quixotic.
Had I been exposed to the sex-positives a little earlier in my life, or followed my youthful desire (I thought it was *my* desire, anyhow) to become a stripper (even though I really have no sense of rhythm whatsoever, and can't even friggin' two-step, let alone shimmy…), it is possible I would have remained an active alcoholic for much longer. Eventually, I realized that drinking was not so good for me. I had people around me who told me that i was in trouble. That I should maybe get some help. I was ready to hear it those times. and there was feminism, a foundation that was easier to stand on when i was sober and steady on my feet. radical feminism, at that, not the "you can do whatever you want" kind of feminism.
I'm really lucky. I know active, radical, disciplined and loving feminists. I'm an academic now which is kinda lonesome and confusing in some ways. Like, is this really work? am i really going to contribute something? I'm afraid a lot of the time. But I don't have to go far to find someone who will tell me "no, you're not crazy, you've got something helpful to say here. Just do it." I think i drank so much before because, well, i became addicted, for one, and i was not sure enough of myself, my place in the bigger thing.
anyhow. I'm still working it out. there are lots of reasons to be addicted. Lots of reasons to keep using. Life is hard. hearts break. horrors abound. there is a war against women. we are women. and sometimes the only way to endure the war is to defend the enemy, try to stay on his good side, and drink up.
I want to be generous to my enemies, to hear their disagreement and criticism with an open heart. but i want them to change their minds, i want them to stop doing these harmful things. how?i can't change anyone, but how can we find freedom with all these people in the way? littering the road with bottles and needles and used condoms and lies meant to protect the guilty?


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Two shooting victims still in critical condition at the University Medical Center
Two adults are still in critical condition at the University Medical Center of El Paso a week after the city was thrust into tragedy by another mass shooting, according to an update released by the hospital Monday.
A white gunman targeting Hispanics opened fire at the Walmart near the Cielo Vista Mall Aug. 3, killing 22 people and injuring 25. UMC had a total of 15 victims in their care.
The two patients who are still in critical condition are receiving treatment at UMC's intensive care unit.
Five additional patients are also still at the hospital in stable but serious condition. A nine-year-old and two-month-old were transferred to the El Paso Children's Hospital on the day of the shooting and were discharged a day later.
The two-month-old tragically lost his parents, Jordan and Andre Anchondo, who were shielding him from the attacker's bullets. Family and friends said their final goodbyes to Jordan Saturday at San Jose Funeral Home east. The funeral for Andre will be Thursday at Perches Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m.
Their son, Paul, is now being cared for by grandparents.
Thrust into tragedy:Two parishioners among El Paso shooting victims, priest relies on faith in god and a city
Inside the El Paso shooting:A store manager, a frantic father, grateful survivors
Since the shooting last week, five patients have been discharged from UMC. One victim died shortly after arriving at the hospital that same day.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited survivors of the shooting still recuperating at UMC during their trip to El Paso Aug. 7. Five survivors declined to meet with the president, while three others were unable to see him due to their poor conditions or language barrier.
Many families have held funerals for their loved ones in the week that followed the horrifying attack, which include eight Mexican nationals.
Presidential candidate and former congressman Beto O'Rourke crossed the border into Juárez Thursday to attend the funeral of Ivan Manzano.
"We're with them," he said following the service. "We're with the families who have been hurt. We want to demonstrate the fact that we're one community."
Contributing: Rafael Carranza; Times Eleanor Dearman; Aaron Montes, El Paso Times. Follow Adrianna Rodriguez on Twitter: @AdriannaUSAT.


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Community profiles aim to provide an understanding of the diverse multicultural groups in the Northern Territory (NT).
The profiles have been developed with the assistance of the various community groups.
They include information on the history of the community's settlement in the NT, the languages spoken, religions practised and events celebrated by the community.
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