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The struggle in Afghanistan is generally seen as a struggle between the Taliban and NATO - who will win? But in the long term, neither the Taliban nor NATO will prevail; they are both alien to Afghanistan.
The Taliban are entrenched in Pashtun areas, exploiting deep local antipathy to other ethnic groups and especially to armed foreigners. These tribal groups are fiercely independent but are also alienated by the brutal autocratic methods of the Taliban. Although the Taliban justify these methods by professing a supposedly untarnished fundamental view of Islam, they are alien to traditional Pashtun hospitality and tribal authority. Recognizing the need to reduce popular rejection, the Taliban's spiritual leader, Mullah Muhammad Omar, issued a lengthy directive in 2009 outlining a new code of conduct for the Taliban, exhorting insurgents to live and work in harmony with local people. But there is no avoiding the fact that the medieval precepts they proclaim clash with the cultural traditions and aspirations of many Afghans for a better life. The Taliban are in a race with time, to seize control before modernization sweeps them aside. They recognize this and a recent new directive by Mullah Omar is much stricter, specifically calling on fighters to even capture and kill Afghan women who are "helping or providing information to coalition forces." Seizing control as quickly as possible has become paramount.
NATO is also alien to Afghans in general and the Pashtun tribesmen in particular. It faces a deeply implanted tradition of opposition to armed foreigners trying to impose an alien order. The fact that many of the ideals promoted by NATO are indeed universal does not mean that NATO is not alien. Many aspects of Western culture are contrary or even offensive to Afghan sensibilities. This is obviously exacerbated by the formidable language gap and the unavoidable cultural insensitivity of many NATO soldiers and civilians, not to mention the deep frustrations at being unable to distinguish friend and foe. Faced with uncertain prospects, unacceptable costs and disillusionment at home, NATO faces inevitable troop reductions, racing against the clock to develop a stable government before its forces depart.
The objective cannot be phrased in terms of Taliban or NATO - they are both alien forces, both racing against different clocks. The preferred winner has to be the Afghan people energized by the prospects of a new life opening before them. This is exactly what President Karzai has expressed at the recent international conference, "I invite us to elevate our vision above the din of the battle with our common enemies and to focus on our noble goal: a peaceful, prosperous and stable Afghanistan." This is where NATO's failure has been most critical - it has failed to support Afghans in developing a vision of a new Afghanistan, an Afghanistan incorporating basic human aspirations for a better life with responsible government. The military effort is self-defeating. Its long logistics tail feeds the very corruption it is fighting against, both within Afghanistan and in neighboring countries. The high cost in lives -- both NATO and Afghan -- badly undermines support within Afghanistan and at home. Some of the most knowledgeable commentators are coming to this same conclusion. Ahmed Rashid argues that, "We now desperately need a political strategy to take precedence over the military." Richard Haass echoes this, "The war the United States is now fighting in Afghanistan is not succeeding and is not worth waging in this way."
The ambivalence of the American people is captured succinctly in two opposing comments on a recent posting by Doug Bandow which argues that, "The original justification for war long ago disappeared....It's hard to fathom another reason for staying." One commenter concludes that, "These people NEVER left the stone age.....this government of ours is dropping tens of billions into a vast wasteland." In contrast to this, another commenter questions, "but just because the Taliban are killing thousands seems to him [Bandow] not a worthwhile reason for us to help." Many, perhaps most, Americans now see Afghanistan as a black pit, a hopeless country mired in ancient poverty. Nonetheless, there remains a strong tradition of helping downtrodden people. Yet, news at home provides a steady stream of reports of bullets, bombs, blasts and bodies. It provides no sense of Afghanistan Awakening - the strivings of an ancient people to move into the modern age. Thousands of positive steps forward get no mention in the daily press.
So what to do?
The first step clearly has to be to develop more rational objectives, fitting Afghanistan into a broader strategy. The basic objective can only be helping Afghans to build a better life. And this has to be part of a larger objective to promote global prosperity as the only route to avoid global turmoil. Afghanistan has become a major test of US and NATO interest and capability to promote development of a vibrant, prosperous, open Muslim society. The best NATO can do is promote a stable central government which facilitates economic development throughout the country. It cannot force this government to eliminate internal corruption, but it can insist that NATO efforts, and especially NATO payments, be as open and transparent as possible.
The strategy needs to shift, not overnight but steadily, from a military one to one focused on the economic imperative noted by Fick and Lockhart as being a core element of Afghan stability. This has to provide a steady increase in visible development efforts at the local level, visible not only to Afghans but to the Americans and their allies at home who have to support this effort to build freedom in a faraway place, who have to see results, who have to believe in their own ideals, who have to help protect a vulnerable population from a brutal menace which the United States helped to create. Local security must depend on commitment of local leaders to insure their own security. There is something out of place about the NATO difficulties in getting Afghans to fight for their own interests. Afghans have historically been fighters, and the Taliban manages to field dedicated units. The key difference is clearly motivation - local Afghans will fight to defend their local interests, if they are convinced that there is something worthwhile to defend. Marjah residents are slowly coming to believe that there might be a viable alternative to Taliban rule; some other villages have decided to actively oppose Taliban control. In the north, various local militias defend their own territories, sometimes with US support, often at odds with one another and/or the central government, but uniformly anti-Taliban. In a recent policy shift, General Petreus is supporting the development of local defense units, a move even approved by President Karzai despite its obvious decentralization effects. NATO forces can help facilitate Afghan government support, but prospects of a better life are even more important to provide incentives for people to take their security into their own hands. Local groups need to see that there is an alternative to the Taliban, and it is not NATO, it is their own local interests, their own development, a route to a stable and prosperous Afghanistan.
The results can begin, indeed must begin, in quiet areas, focusing not on the least secure areas but the most secure, the priority districts that Shahmahmood Miakhel has called centers of gravity. NATO must build on success and focus on areas where it can get the biggest return for the least cost, especially in lives. Such results can demonstrate what can be done to improve lives, to build an economy with the infrastructure of roads, businesses, municipal services that are needed. Most importantly to build people, to give them the education and skills needed for a better life. This means supporting local councils and regional leaders who work to take charge of their own lives and build their own communities. Competent local governments are more important than a strong central government. Good governance is more important than some veneer of democracy; responsiveness, fairness and transparency are critical. Widespread grass-roots development is the only alternative to interminable fighting and instability, what Richard Haass has termed "reorienting U.S. Afghan policy toward decentralization." NATO has to help build an attractive alternative to the medieval asceticism and intolerance of the Taliban, an alternative attractive to the Afghan people, to the Pakistani and Central Asian neighbors watching closely, to the whole Muslim world and beyond. This is the real challenge and it will not be achieved in a short year or two. Secretary Clinton clearly recognizes this, commenting that "the U.S. has stood beside countries [through] ups and downs a lot longer than eight years." The commitment indeed has to be a long-term one, but it cannot be a long-term major military commitment, but rather a robust commitment to support continuing political, social and economic development.
Rebuilding support at home is essential for this. Another commenter on a web posting lamented that "it was a mistake to invade almost 10 YEARS ago and we have not accomplished ANYTHING." This is a vivid demonstration of what a dismal, inept job the government and the media have done in raising awareness of accomplishments and of the thousands of Afghans who are working hard to bring their country into the modern world, risking and too often losing their own lives in this struggle. Afghanistan will not collapse as Vietnam did, but there are deep concerns that NATO support will collapse, that the most dedicated people will be left in the lurch. Rebuilding support requires:
- Articulation of a clear sense of purpose, along with a new vision of what Afghanistan can become: open discussions, bargaining and proposal development in both Afghanistan and among NATO allies. Any comprehensive approach has to address regional stabilization and be set into a broader strategic context.
- Widespread positive publicity on a "thousand points of light"-- the myriad projects which are today improving the lives of everyday Afghans -- educational, agricultural, construction and business activities now in progress and helping to build the new Afghanistan. It is critical that NATO publics see Afghanistan as being full of dynamic, forward-looking individuals who are actively working for better lives and appreciate the support they are getting. Publicity and media development within Afghanistan is equally important. Afghanistan Alive and Good Afghan News are already doing some of this, but there is no similar positive publicity in the United States.
- Encouraging a broader development of local press and media, both as a check on government corruption and as a counter to Taliban propaganda. In a largely illiterate society, radio is a critical communications vehicle and is adroitly exploited by the Taliban. NATO needs to do more to support independent Afghan voices which can provide a more balanced and attractive view of Afghan developments. The Taliban's gamble on increasing pressure on civilians must be made to further undermine their appeal. NATO is now actively denouncing the insurgents for killing and wounding civilians -- over 200 in the last several weeks. But statements from NATO headquarters have little impact in the field; much broader dissemination from Afghan sources is necessary.
- Minimizing military operations. Help to put a lid on Taliban expansion, especially in the south, but focus efforts in quieter areas. Local security must depend on commitment of local leaders to insure their own security.
- Encouraging involvement of grass roots organizations in the United States and allied countries with grass roots Afghan organizations. Help these organizations adopt and sponsor specific projects -- educational, municipal, commercial -- to maximize not only NATO citizen involvement, but word of mouth publicity of positive developments.
Any comprehensive approach has to incorporate allied efforts and regional stabilization. President Obama's address to the United Nations on global issues stressed the need for international cooperation, though it did not specifically call attention to the potential for Islamic radicals to greatly complicate these efforts. Struggling in Afghanistan only makes sense as part of thus larger effort to integrate the Muslim world into a global development program that is essential for US prosperity. That's why we need to be there and our stated objective has to make this clear. The alternative to the Taliban is not NATO but a prosperous Afghanistan.

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A truss bridge is the strongest kind of bridge. It combines materials in a simple and efficient way that reduces and spreads out loads over a large area. They flex less than other kinds of bridges and provide greater stability even in extreme weather or traffic.
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Vigners, Leonids
Vīgners, Leonīds Ernestovich
Born Oct. 28 (Nov. 10), 1906, in Moscow. Soviet conductor and composer. People's Artist of the Latvian SSR (1955).
Vigners graduated from the Latvian Conservatory in 1930 from the conducting class of E. A. Kupers and G. Snefogts and from the composition class of J. Vitols. That same year he made his debut in a symphonic concert. In 1936 he became a conductor and from 1944 to 1949 was principal conductor of the Theater of Opera and Ballet of the Latvian SSR. He staged the operas Baniuta by Kalnins (1945), The Queen of Spades by Tchaikovsky (1946), Fires of Revenge by E. Kapp (1947), and Kashchei the Immortal by Rimsky-Korsakov (1949), among others. In 1949, Vigners became principal conductor of the Latvian SSR's symphony orchestra of radio and television. He is the organizer and conductor of choral groups for the republic's holidays of song. He has been teaching at the Latvian Conservatory since 1947 (as a professor since 1961). He received the State Prize of the Latvian SSR in 1957 and has been awarded the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Badge of Honor.


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By the end of August 2015 Armeec is still the number one general insurer
The company is the leader on the Casco and Travel Assistance insurance market
By the end of August 2015 Armeec holds the first place on the general insurance market with a share of 13.7% and premium income in the amount of nearly BGN 138 million showing an increase of 8% compared to the same period of last year. And just days ago the traditional SEE Top 100 ranking of the news agency SeeNews placed Armeec, as the most successfully performing Bulgarian insurer, twentieth in its rank list. Thus, for the fifth consecutive year this company has found a place among the top insurance companies ofSoutheast Europe.
During the last four years Armeec has been the unchallenged leader in the insurance "Casco of motor vehicles" sales and by the end of August 2015 total revenues amounted to BGN 75.5 million with a 24% share on this sector of the insurance market. In the sphere of the mandatory "Civil Liability Insurance" Armeec has been able to generate a premium income of BGN 38.9 million and has covered a market share of 10% which is an increase by some 4% compared to the previous period.
Armeec Insurance has successfully held its leading position in the "Travel Assistance" insurance sales with a premium income of BGN 2.6 million and a 23% market share. As far as the "Accidents" insurance sales are concerned, growth has amounted to 7% compared to the same period of 2014 with premium revenues reaching almost BGN 2.6 million.
By the end of July 2015 the company has realized a growth in the collected revenues from the sales of "Cargo and carrier insurance", property and marine insurance as well as from the "Financial risks" insurance sector".


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text: Dopamine (DA) cell alternative therapy in Parkinson disease (PD) may end up being achieved using human being fetal mesencephalic cells; nevertheless, limited cells availability offers impeded additional advancements. cell alternative therapy in PD. Intro Parkinson disease (PD) can be a common SCK chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, solidity, and hypokinesia. The primary pathology can be a intensifying deterioration of substantia nigra neurons leading to severe loss of striatal dopamine (DA) innervation. Clinical trials with transplantation of human fetal mesencephalic tissue in PD patients have demonstrated that grafted DA neurons can reinnervate the denervated striatum (1), release DA (2), and become functionally integrated into host neural circuitries (3). However, the functional K-7174 2HCl manufacture outcome after transplantation has been variable, depending in part on technical issues such as tissue quantity, quality, and preparation as well as immunosuppression (4C7). Although some patients showed limited clinical benefit and 15% of patients developed dyskinesias, others have experienced a remarkable improvement that allowed withdrawal of l-DOPA (8, 9). A major technical limitation that has prevented rigorous testing and widespread application of neural transplantation is the need for tissue from approximately 6 fetuses K-7174 2HCl manufacture to treat 1 patient (8). ES cells have emerged as an attractive cell source for cell replacement therapy in PD because of their capacity to generate large numbers of DA neurons and induce functional recovery in parkinsonian mice (10C12). However, the excessive proliferation, the risk for teratoma formation, and the poor survival of human ES cellCderived DA cells after transplantation in animal models have so far prevented their make use of in medical tests (13C15). Acquiring benefit of latest advancements in the understanding of De uma neuron advancement, we directed at creating a technique to get DA-rich cell ethnicities that functionally integrate in vivo without risk of teratomas. Neurospheres offer a tradition program to expand multipotent, self-renewing sensory stem cells from the adult and developing mind. These spheres can become caused to expand in vitro by epigenetic means, i.age., through addition of mitogens such mainly because FGF2 and epidermal development element mainly because noticed in forebrain (16, 17) or ventral midbrain (VM) ethnicities (18, 19). While such methods in the VM can result in a 10-collapse boost in the total quantity of cells, a 3-collapse boost was noticed in De uma cell amounts in vitro and an approximated 0.3% K-7174 2HCl manufacture of the transplanted cells used a DA phenotype (19). In another scholarly study, grafting of spheres produced from (5.7-fold compared with VMN grafts) and mRNA, confirming the increase in DA neurons. Additionally, when VMN-Wnt5a grafts had been likened K-7174 2HCl manufacture with VMN grafts and lesioned and undamaged striatum, they demonstrated no modification in mRNA (indicated in proliferative De uma progenitors), but a significant boost in the phrase of mRNA (a transcription element indicated in the whole De uma family tree; ref. 33). Therefore, our in vivo evaluation shows that the TH+ cells in VMN-Wnt5a grafts are accurate midbrain De uma neurons and exhibit higher amounts of important transcription elements and dopaminergic indicators than perform VMN grafts, recommending a more solid and steady dopaminergic phenotype in VMN-Wnt5a grafts. Body 6 Improved difference of Nurr1+ De uma phrase and precursors of midbrain-specific indicators by VMN-Wnt5a cells in vivo. To determine whether the TH+ cells extracted from VMN and VMN-Wnt5a cells (cultured in the existence of FGF2/Shh/FGF8) had been useful neurons, we documented their electrophysiological properties using whole-cell patch-clamp technique. In purchase to recognize and record from the TH+ cells, VMNs had been cultured from TH-GFP rodents (34). TH-GFP+ cells had been documented and biocytin stuffed (Body ?(Figure7A).7A). The bulk of the VMN-Wnt5a K-7174 2HCl manufacture and control VMN cells (= 9 and 10, respectively; Desk ?Desk1)1) produced actions possibilities better than 2 master of science in length, either in a pacemaker-like style automatically, or upon depolarizing current pulses (Body ?(Body7,7, BCD). Current-voltage relationships showed moderate inward rectification in response to hyperpolarization actions without any obvious delayed rectification (i.at the., sag). This obtaining is usually in agreement with previously published data from the same strain of transgenic TH-GFP mice (35). Oddly enough, in some of the VMN-Wnt5a and VMN cells that expressed mature DA properties, spontaneous excitatory postsynaptic currents (sEPSCs) were recorded when voltage was clamped at resting membrane.


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Jardin d'Jour by Needlemania
Copyright Marc Davis, Needlemania, 2007.
This week seems to be all about red charts!
Chart: This Needlemania chart is printed over four A4/Letter pages with a three-row overlap on successive pages. It is a monochrome design so the small o symbols are easy to see even though the chart is small. Personally as this is a complicated design, I would have preferred the chart to be a touch larger. I will need to mark off a working copy to help keep my place in this pattern.
Stitches: Pattern uses whole cross stitch and Algerian eyelets.
Materials: Anchor variegated stranded cotton. Stitched on Lakeside Linens 32ct "Magnolia" linen.
Designer's Notes: Special dedication to Diane Jourdan (the d'Jour in the title) for her special assistance in this design.
Why I was attracted to this design: This one appeals to my love of geometric designs. Also I had known Marc through many online forums and we'd chatted on each others blogs for years so I wanted to support his work as a new designer.
So why haven't I stitched it? Paralysed by choice yet again. Do I stitch it in the Variegated Garnet on the Magnolia? Do I change threads and fabrics? Do I stitch the cross in one colour, the rosettes in another and the border in a third? Choices, choices, too many choices!
Where can you buy it? Unfortunately since Marc passed away a few years ago, Needlemania charts are not being sold new. You might be lucky in a LNS that has a lot of older stock. Otherwise try the ubiquitous eBay. Also comment below if you are interested. I have a funny feeling I *might* have two copies of this chart – I'll check when the rest of the stash arrives. If I have a second copy I will send it out to someone interested.
Discussion questions: Have you stitched this one? What fabric/floss combination did you use? Can you provide a link to your WIP or finished project? Otherwise what fabric/floss combination would you use?
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9 July 2012: Completely flummoxed on fabric and floss


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Good morning!!
Calypso here with my second attempt at a distress colored Magnolia card.
This is Magnolia Ribbon Hair: You're So Speciall and she is no longer available at the ATS Store.
Speaking of no longer available, you really need to head over to the ATS Store, because all Magnolia's are currently 25% or 50% off and when they are gone, they are gone.
So for my card today, I used the following tools:
Re-Inkers:Tattered Rose, Antique Linen, Barn Door, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Black Soot, Walnut Stain, and Evergreen Bough.
Here is another look at the colored image.
Ever since I took a class with Mindy, who is a total GEM, I have loved and feared these images.
They are so darn cute, but I fear messing them up, especially when you see what others do with them!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!
the decorations are sort of light, I just didn't feel comfortable with the clutter, but again I guess that will all come with time. :) Yes, I end to put these babies to use!!
I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out Sentimental Sundays and the ATS Store!!


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FaceBook Banter
I'm in trouble and apparently I need a lot of help. I can't do this on my own.
Okay. I'll start off the right way.
My name is Chuck and I'm addicted to cheese. (I think that's how they do it. I've seen it done a few times on tv but I wasn't taking notes or anything on the technique.)
I went to my doctor yesterday for my three month follow-up whatever. I did my blood sucking (excuse me…blood work) last week and pissed in a tiny glass (which I proudly filled right up to the line!). I did my part. Then I waited for the week until I got to see my doctor and talk about what they found floating around in my fluids. I got weighed and temperature taken and blood pressure done. They poked a thing in my ear, pulled it out, looked at it and then entered the math they pulled out of my ear into the computer. We talked about the medications I consume on a daily basis. We went through the entire battery of pills because I brought them with me to the appointment. "This pill makes me dizzy every time I take it", "This pill is as big as a house! You're really testing my gag reflex with it" "This pill is nice and goes down easy. Does it come in grape?" etc. etc. blah blah blah.
It turns out that my cholesterol is off the charts. To make the matter even more dire, the numbers were highlighted in red so that I would be alarmed. It's math. Math has never alarmed me. Nice try, though. What DID alarm me was when she (my doctor) (the lady I was entrusting with my very life) told me I would have to cut cheese out of my diet.
WHAT? Did I fall into an alternative universe somewhere between the waiting room and that cold examining room? WHAT??
She was serious. I tried to make eye contact with her when she gave me the devastating news, but she kept looking at the computer. If you're going to kill me at least LOOK at me!
She said it again and added an affirmation to it. "YES..you'll have to cut cheese out of your diet." I thought we were getting along. We did the weight thing, the pill thing, we bonded over all the numbers from the beats going on in my body. And she hit me with denying me cheese. I even pissed in a cup for her!
Tim was in the room with me. The moment she said "cut cheese out of your diet" his head went up. She had his attention now. Why? Because everything I eat has cheese in it in some form or fashion. Tim puts ketchup on everything he eats. I put cheese on mine. It's how I make food better. I even put cheese in my grits. Grilled cheese. I'll slap two slices of cheese in between two slices of bread and call that lunch. Hell…screw the bread. I'll just eat the cheese! It's how I eat. Cheese on spaghetti, cheese in mashed potatoes. Why do they even make so much shredded cheese if they didn't want me to add cheese on top of my fried eggs??
Did she mean ALL cheese? Or just the square kind? Was there a certain color I should avoid? If there was ever a point to play "end of the world" music as the backdrop to any situation…now was the time to introduce it. And then this woman had the nerve to end our consultation with "Have a great day." As if! My day has been crushed with no hope of ever being resurrected thankyouverymuch.
When Tim and I left and got into the car and lit up our cigarettes (I know…I see the irony there) Tim said that since she knew she could never get me to stop smoking she was bound to pick something I truly loved with all of my heart and yank it away from me. She wanted to hurt me and she succeeded. When we got home and were STILL talking about it I reached onto the top shelf of the fridge in total auto-animation to reach for a slice of cheese and continued to bitch about how I had to give up cheese all the while spitting cheesy bits. I was mad. The nerve. That bitch! Why didn't she like me???
Did I have to steer clear of cottage cheese too? Tim asked about cream cheese. No! Not cream cheese. Surely she can't be THAT evil. Will I have to stop saying "Cheese" when someone takes my picture?
After I calmed down I did some research and it turns out that even though I was sort-of-laughing about my new-found addiction to cheese and how I am now a chunkie (that's a play on "junkie" but for those who can't go without cheese) I found out that addiction to cheese is an actual thing. Self realization was kicking in. I was going to have to get on the phone and call a rehab center to fight this. No kidding…there are studies out there on the worldwide web that have come to the conclusion that "cheese contains a high concentration of the milk protein casein, which breaks down during digestion into opiates called casomorphins, which in turn trigger the receptors in the brain that are linked to addiction." OPIATES! I have been doing opiates my entire adult life and didn't even realize it! Hell…my grandmother used to make me THE BEST grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. She's the root of my addiction. She got me hooked. That bitch!
And it doesn't help that I live in the country with all these cows roaming everywhere. Just today I was driving by some and they looked at me all seductively. Not today, you whores. I have to quit you. My name is Chuck, and I'm addicted to cheese. I don't know if I can make it through this week without getting a hit of cheddar. I need help. (do they make cheese patches??)
I wonder how much I can get at the pawn shop for that Xbox 360 collecting dust over there?
Study source: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0117959
A quick edit: Most of this post is all in jest. Except for the "cheese being an opiate and I'm an addict" part. The visit to the doctor's was one of the best I've ever had. We talked about EVERYTHING and she even assisted me in getting Fish Oil and chocolate Ensure. She didn't have to do that, and she did. She was great. As always. I didn't want anyone to think she's an ogre or anything. She isn't. Except for the taking my cheese away from me stunt…she is pretty damn awesome.


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The 'Uber for healthcare' launches
Dubbed the 'Uber for healthcare', Scruubs (not related to the famous American comedy-drama series Scrubs) is launching an app that connects patients on-demand with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals for all their healthcare needs.
Based in Atlanta, the firm has already attracted over three hundred licensed medical and non-medical professionals who are ready to assist patients with their needs from October when the app launches.
The rise of Telemedicine Apps has skyrocketed over the last few years with more than half of U.S hospitals adopting a telemedicine programme. The industry was valued at approximately $17.8 billion in 2014 and is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.4% by 2020.
As the statistics above show, telemedicine is nothing new, many apps have been around for several years. For example Babylon Health which was founded in 2013 and currently dominates the UK on-demand doctor industry. Doctor On Demand is another app that is aimed at US customers and already has years of experience in this space.
According to CNBC, billions of dollars have been poured into healthcare apps by investors hoping that millennials will opt for digital consultations as opposed to a face-to-face but the user pickup has not been as promising as hoped with over 80% preferring the latter.
That said that the Telemedicine industry has many potential upsides for patients including the averting embarrassing conditions like STI's. These apps can also help those who are not able to obtain a doctors appointment in their local country or any language barriers while travelling. Mental health app's are also another angle these apps are taking which seems promising.
According to a press release, Scruubs aims to grow and make health and wellness services accessible without having insurance and is seeking investment via an upcoming startup round. The founder plans to address accredited investors and potential partners in a pitch webinar on 506er.com later this month.
"We expected a huge interest from medical professionals, but not as many applicants as we received," says Lisa Lamb, Scruubs founder and chief operations officer. "We are limiting the onboarding amount to two hundred for the launch, and adding more as demand grows. There are several primary care doctors in the major counties that want to participate and we are really happy with the early support we've received."
Scruubs does not require or accept health insurance. The amount per Scruubs visit by a licensed medical professional is from $50 – $100USD, and medical rides start at $1.50USD per mile. Users will be able to use a major credit, debit card, third party payment services or cryptocurrency to pay for their visits and medical rides.
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March 5, 1836
William Travis writes a letter vowing that he will never surrender, and asks the citizens of Texas to come to their aid. He vows to sustain himself as long as possible and looks out from the walls of the Alamo on the Mexican forces.
Rufus meets privately with Connor and asks if Rittenhouse is monitoring them. He explains that he's late because the Rittenhouse agents hacked his car earlier. Connor says that they shouldn't be contacting him directly, and insists that he never sent anyone to threaten Rufus. He insists that Rufus is like a son to him, and tells him that they both have to cooperate.
Denise calls Wyatt in to meet with her boss, Deputy Director Patrick Ramsey. Wyatt realizes that they're replacing him, and Ramsey points out that he's failed to kill Flynn. They're bring in Dave Baumgardner, and Wyatt says that he'll do a good job. Ramsey says that Denise fought to keep Wyatt there, but Wyatt admits that he hasn't delivered results. Jiya announces that Flynn has gone to 1836 around San Antonio, and Wyatt recognize the date. Denise says that Baumgardner won't arrive in time so they're sending Wyatt.
Denise calls Lucy, who says that she's going to work. Carol wonders what's so important that they need her at Connor Industries. She wonders why Lucy is ignoring his fiancé and bailing on her teaching, but Lucy says that she wouldn't understand. Carol warns that Lucy is throwing away everything that she ever worked for, and Lucy points out that Carol won't even tell her her father's name. When her mother doesn't respond, Lucy walks out.
At Connor Industries, the team prepares for departure. Wyatt tells them that he's been fired and they'll like Baumgardner better than him. He loads grenades in his pack and says that if he gets one last shot at Flynn then he's going to take it. The pod departs for 1836.
In 1836, Flynn meets with General Santa Anna in the Mexican camp. Santa Anna wonders how he's still alive, and Flynn gives him a bag full of gold bullion and claims that it's from Queen Isabella II along with a letter of verification. Flynn says that he was only sent to offer assistance, and explains that he'll help him crush the rebellion once and for all.
The trio leaves the pod and heads for the Alamo, and Lucy says that the massacre won't occur for four days. The deaths fired up the Texan people and they fought to have an independent state. Lucy figures that they can walk in through the front door, and admits that she doesn't know what Flynn has planned. Once inside, they discover that the Alamo is mostly filled with local ranchers and their families. Black freemen are there and Lucy explains that Mexico didn't keep slaves.
The team spots Colonel Jim Bowie and go over to introduce themselves. They claim that they're from San Felipe, and Lucy stumbles through their cover story. Wyatt finally says that they're looking for Flynn, claiming that he's a Mexican sympathizer. Bowie says that he'll ask around and leaves. Wyatt tells Lucy that they don't have time to waste and walks off.
Davy Crockett is telling tales about shooting a bear and Rufus and Lucy come over. Wyatt joins them and reminds them that they're not tourists, and tells them to search the place for Flynn.
Wyatt enters an abandoned chapel and removes his hat, He remembers a similar church where he worked out of in Syria, with his squad and Lucy comes in and says that he and Rufus haven't found anything. She notices that he looks distracted, but Wyatt insists that he's okay.
That night, Flynn enters Travis' office and says that he wanted to meet him. He explains that he's there because he's also a patriot, and he knows that things aren't easy for him. Travis draws a gun and says he already heard about Flynn from his men. When Travis tries to shoot Flynn, his flintlock fizzles out. Flynn holds up the bullet that he removed, tells Travis that he deserved a better fate, and shoots him.
Wyatt hears the gunshot and runs in. Bowie and Crockett are there, and Lucy arrives. Wyatt tells him that the gunshot was a semi-automatic, and tells Bowie that they'll find Flynn. Rufus arrives and asks what happened, and Lucy says that Travis was supposed to die in battle in four days. They wonder why Flynn did it, and Lucy sees Travis' unfinished letter on his desk.
Flynn checks the ramparts but finds no sign of Flynn. However, he sees the Mexican troops massing outside three days early.
As Santa Anna rallies his troops, Lucy watches them and sees a red flag. She tells the others that it means that there will be no quarter given, and explains that in the original timeline Santa Anna let the women and children go. Lucy says that it must be about Travis' famous "Victory or Death" letter, which inspired the uprising. Without the letter, there's no Texas. Wyatt says that Flynn has managed to trap them in the Alamo, and looks over at Bowie. He tells Rufus to find a way out for the women, the children, and the letter. Wyatt then tells Lucy to finish the letter why he busy some time.
Wyatt talks to Bowie privately and says that he needs command of some of his men. He explains that he needs to buy some time so they can get the women and children out, and warns that no one will get out of the Alamo alive. When Santa Anna's reinforcements the next day, he'll kill everyone in 20 minutes. Lucy tries to stop Wyatt, but he insists that they need to get the women and children out. Bowie orders him to stop demoralizing the men no matter how scared he is.
Flynn goes to Santa Anna's tent and asks why he raised the red flag. He suggests letting the women and children go, but Santa Anna reminds him that he told him to attack early and keep the letter from going out. The general says that Flynn's strategy, but Flynn says that they're both fathers. Unimpressed, Santa Anna says that it is his war and if Flynn tries to interfere then he'll have his soldiers kill him.
Lucy works on the letter, trying to write it from memory. Meanwhile, Rufus goes up to where Crockett is waiting. The Mexicans are playing music, trying to demoralize the defenders, and Crockett offers Rufus some whiskey. He mentions that there's an aqueduct, and Rufus has him show it to him.
Later, Rufus meet with his teammates and says that the aqueduct goes from the fort to the river. However, it connects under the chapel through three feet of stone. Lucy admits that she can't remember what the letter says. Wyatt says that it's just a letter and tells her to write from her heart and quit pretending. He wonders how he can kill Flynn with his hands tied behind his back, and wonders if he is the guy for the job. Wyatt apologizes and starts to go, just as an explosion rocks the fort.
As the team runs out, cannon fire shakes the Alamo and brings a wall down on one young volunteer, John. Wyatt runs over and briefly imagines him as one of his squadmates from Syria. Shaking it off, Wyatt hands off the volunteer to Bowie. Later, Wyatt checks on John as he gets medical attention. John says that the Mexicans killed his father and brothers a year ago.
Rufus is hacking at the chapel floor as Crockett comes in. He wonders what Rufus is doing, and Rufus explains about the aqueduct. He wonders how Crockett isn't screaming in terror, and Crockett admits that all of his stories are made up. His story of wrestling a bear was just his accidentally shooting a bear. Then he went back and told his men that he wrestled a bear because that's what his men needed. Crockett winks at Rufus, tells him not to tell anyone, and walks off.
Wyatt is making a wooden spear when Bowie comes over and thanks him for saving John's life. The colonel admits that they're not going to make it, and Wyatt says that he'd give anything to get his men out but he doesn't know how. Bowie knows about the plan to get the women and children out through the aqueduct, and asks how they can buy the time to get them out. Wyatt sketches the fort in the dirt and suggests that Bowie leave the north wall undefended. Once they bottleneck the Mexican soldiers, it will slow them down long enough to get the civilians out. Bowie wonders where Wyatt served, and Wyatt simply says it was nowhere near the Alamo. They were pinned down, outgunned, and outmanned, and he was the only one who made it out. He doesn't know how long his men lasted because they had to get some vital intel out. They flipped a coin to see who would go, and Wyatt "won." His friend Zach figured that Wyatt was meant to survive, so six men died to guarantee his escape, and they gave him a medal for it. Bowie tells Crockett to follow Wyatt's plan so they can get the civilians out.
Lucy goes back to the letter and writes it from the heart. She talks about heroes are far from perfect but they're recklessly brave.
Wyatt directs the men in readying the defenses.
Rufus keeps digging through the stone. He finally runs out and asks Wyatt if he still has the grenades. Outside, the Mexicans get ready to move in. The defenders wait to fire and they see the Mexicans, and Bowie finally gives the order. The Mexicans charge in over the walls.
Rufus lowers the bag of grenades into the hole that he's made, sets one off, and takes cover. The grenades blast the hole open. And Rufus tells the civilians that they have their way out. Lucy gets them moving to the aqueduct.
Wyatt instinctively shoots one Mexican with his pistol. He hallucinates his friend Zach, just as Lucy arrives and tells him that there's a way out and they have to go. Wyatt sees Crockett and Bowie, surrounded, and tells Lucy that he's not going. He refuses to leave good men alive, and tells Lucy to let him die to buy her time to get out. She says that she trusts him and they need him, and after a moment Wyatt tells her to get ready to run.
Rufus lowers the civilians into the hole, and Wyatt and Lucy arrive. Meanwhile, Lucy realizes that John is John Smith, Travis' messenger. She says that he has to come with them and get the letter to Sam Houston. However, he refuses. Bowie and Crockett enter the chapel and bar the door, and Rufus says that they have to come with him. Crockett tells Rufus to tell people that he fought off a thousand of them one-handed.
Lucy tells Wyatt that John Smith will be the first mayor of San Antonio and he has to take the letter. Wyatt tells John that he knows what it means to be the person who has to leave, but his orders are to complete the mission. Bowie nods in agreement, and John gets into the aqueduct with Rufus and Lucy. The Mexicans beat at the door, ad Bowie tells Wyatt that he won't leave his people. Wyatt says that he can't leave his, and Bowie gives him his prized knife. Touched, Wyatt promises Bowie that he won't die for nothing and leaves as the Mexicans charge in and Bowie opens fire.
Back in the present, Rufus confirms that history proceeded as in the original timeline. Wyatt figures that Lucy wrote one hell of a letter, and Rufus agrees. Ramsey comes over and relieves Wyatt of duty, and Denise says that Baumgardner is in the waiting room. Lucy tells Ramsey that she won't do it without Wyatt, and Rufus agrees over Connor's objections. Denise warns that Rufus is their only pilot, and Ramsey gives in.
Lucy returns home and tells Carol that she doesn't want to fight any more because life is too short. Carol says that she was a junior and Lucy's father was a professor. When she became pregnant, she told him that she didn't need his help because he wasn't ready, and she hasn't heard from him since. Carol shows Lucy a piece of paper with her father's name.
Wyatt finds Baumgardner in the locker room and they hug. Baumgardner figures that things are in serious trouble if they called Wyatt, and says that they're prepping for a mission Wyatt says that he'll be there for a while because he has a new team.
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A 25 year old COVID19 patient has died in Lagos state. The state Ministry of Health announced his death on its Twitter handle this morning.
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A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge ruled against SLO County on Sept. 13 and its motion seeking authority to abate the cannabis plants of local medical marijuana delivery service Megan's Organic Market, effectively preserving a harvest that will benefit nearly 2,000 patients on the Central Coast.
SLO County filed the lawsuit in July, declaring the grow—a half-acre site on property in rural Los Osos—a public nuisance because a building on the land has an unresolved code case. It was the sixth such lawsuit filed by the county to stop local cannabis cultivations that are allegedly out of compliance with an urgency ordinance.
But Judge Charles Crandall sided with Megan's Organic Market and ruled that the alleged code violations on the property "have little (if any) connection with the cultivation activity" and that the county's case for a preliminary (or immediate) injunction did "not outweigh the harm" that abating the cultivation would cause.
"An injunction at this time would result in the loss of the crop, along with revenue from its sale, as well as certain capital expenditures," Crandall stated.
Jesse Hill, the attorney representing Megan's co-owners Eric Powers and Megan Souza and property owner Susan Veley, called the decision a "win" for the group.
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County Counsel officials told New Times they are still pursuing a permanent injunction for cannabis grows on that property. How Megan's and other cultivators will find their footing is unclear since the county has not adopted a permanent ordinance yet, and its current draft suggests capping available permits at 100.
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Ashley Blake is cool, stylish and totally popular. How to be like her? Read below for the answers.
1Be annoying. Ashley tends to annoy others with her gigantic self-esteem and "I'm-the-boss" attitude. She wants things to go her way, and asks other people to accomplish things for her. She doesn't do much herself, such as hanging up her cell phone after she finishes talking with somebody (seen in the Drake and Josh episode).
2Be mischievous. Ashley is very smart and she tries to confuse everybody else. In the episode, she asks Josh to get her a refrigerator, then tells him to get a sandwich instead. Imagine that!
3Wear cool clothes. Ashley is an expert in fashion - even though they don't say it out loud. She wears mix-matched outfits, with different, messy colours. She wears skirts rather than jeans.
4Ashley is an expert when it comes to accessories. She has glossy handbags, wears 2-3 shiny necklaces and many bangles and bracelets on her wrists. Wear a plain outfit, and dress it up more with a clash i-am-the-best accessory look.
5Wear sunglasses. Ashley's famous look is her perfect-sized black / purple sunglasses. It gives her the celebrity look.
6Always strut when you walk. Ashley has a very mature, poised walk that makes her look like a perfect, typical celebrity. She keeps her handbag handing on her wrist.
7Wear a fair few hats. Ashley is a blonde but wears hats too. Make yourself look sophisticated by wearing hats. Ashley adds a nice, bright scarf too to complete the look.
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Wear sandals and low-heels for shoes. Ashley is not seen in high-heels or sneakers, so avoid those.
Always act very maturely.
Wear some make-up, but not too much. Glossy lip-gloss, an innocent stroke of eyeliner and a few brushes of light pink blush and there! You're ready. Never over-do the make-up. Ashley is only 11 years old. She does not over-do.
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- Remember: nobody likes a snobby person!
- Don't over-do the make-up.
- Don't act too snobby.
- If you're not rich, then don't lie and say you're rich.
- Only wear affordable clothes. Don't wear so many expensive outfits. It will waste money, because this is just a little trial to be like Ashley Blake.Thanks!
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Last night's episode of Saturday Night Live brought us the dream team of Kristen Stewart and Alessia Cara. And there's no question that Alessia's performance was one of the highlights of the evening (in addition to Kristen's epic opening monologue, of course).
Alessia sang two of her hit songs, "Scars to Your Beautiful" and "River of Tears," while appearing on the show. Naturally, she nailed both and delivered a truly powerful performance.
The singer-songwriter took to Twitter after the show to gush about how happy she was. In response to a gif tweeted by the official SNL Twitter, Alessia wrote, "IM FLOATING THIS WAS INCREDIBLE THANK U x100000."
In another adorable tweet, Alessia said, "live from New York it's sh*tting my pants!!!!! that was the craziest rush ever I even punched my mic pack off wow what whO where woah."
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If you've been following the media in recent months, you will know that South Australia has become a bit of national joke due to the apparent fragility of its electricity infrastructure.
In September 2016, the state experienced a near-total electricity blackout after three of the four electricity interconnectors with the eastern states were taken out simultaneously by a massive storm.
Although the storm was classified as a once-in-50 year event, we've had several more of those in the last six months and each time our electricity infrastructure has experienced difficulties with regular, prolonged outages in various parts of the state.
The electricity issues have become a delicate political issue, with the Labor Government copping plenty of flak for its shift to renewable energy, supposedly at the expense of redundancy in our state's electricity supply system. Local media has been peppered with stories of food producers ditching their spoiled stock, small businesses being unable to trade, and senior citizens suffering in the searing summer heat without air conditioning.
In this maelstrom, I'd like to give a thumbs up to the guys at @SAPowerNetworks. They'd have to be the most overworked social media monitors in the state at the moment and from where I sit, they're doing an admirable job.
The other day we experienced an outage at the Regency Park TAFE. The manner in which the entire building shut down was very much like the event back in September 2016, so I dashed off a quick tweet:
I didn't expect a reply. I didn't 'reach out' to anybody in particular by adding a Twitter address or hashtag in the tweet. But the following reply arrived shortly after service was restored:
Whilst a response wasn't expected, it was much appreciated, particularly as an explanation for the outage was provided. This sort of proactive social media monitoring and 'reach out' is very effective. It helps to soften opinions of those who harbour a negative mindset towards a particular organisation (I don't, by the way), and it can serve to disarm those who may have otherwise chosen to continue their online criticism.
@SAPowerNetworks have obviously got their social media monitoring software set up well – an earlier example of a blog post I wrote about stobie poles is evidence of this:
Again, love the fact that they 'value added' on the original tweet by providing additional interesting information about the subject matter, and were willing to engage in an online dialogue with me.
So, hats off to the guys at @SAPowerNetworks – ask your boss for a raise. Hope that there are not too many storms in the weeks ahead for you.


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A Close and Detailed Look at the Ingredients in Plexus Slim: Are They Really Good for You?
There are so many diet products and supplements around that it can be difficult for anyone to know if they actually work. All of them promise to be effective – but it's one thing to say it's effective, and another to see it actually work for you. When it comes to Plexus Slim, however, some people swear by it. So, what's so special about Plexus Slim? The ingredients may have a big impact. Here's a close and detailed look at the ingredients in Plexus Slim, and are they really good for you?
The benefits
Plexus Slim supposedly has several benefits that you should know about. For one, it is designed to promote the growth of good microbes in the digestive system. Plexus Slim is also said to boost a person's metabolism by increasing the microbes called Akkermansia, and it has no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors. Plus, it's only 5 calories, so you don't have to feel guilty when you drink it. Flavors include lemon, raspberry, and watermelon.
But does Plexus work for weight loss? Perhaps a closer look at the ingredients will help you understand how it works.
The main ingredients in Plexus Slim
- Chromium
Plexus Slim contains 200 micrograms of Chromium Polynicotinate, and this element is supposed to be helpful when it comes to insulin development. And, as you may already know, healthy insulin levels are the key to healthy metabolism. Chromium is also useful for the storage of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
- Garcinia Cambogia extract
Garcinia Cambogia is actually a fruit known by the name of 'malabar tamarind'. This fruit is said to help people lose fat. The main ingredient of Garcinia Cambogia in Plexus Slim is the rind of the fruit, which contains a significant amount of HCA or hydroxycitric acid. HCA encourages fat burning and may even slow or suppress a person's appetite.
- Green coffee beans
Plexus Slim also has extract of green coffee beans, which are basically coffee beans that are still raw and not roasted. Even though there's still some debate on its effectiveness for losing weight, a lot of products already make use of it.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
Yet another ingredient in Plexus Slim is Alpha Lipoic Acid, which is also known for burning fat and helps prevent weight gain after fat has been burnt. Some people take it for its anti-oxidant properties, but it's said that you need to take 1800mg of it every day in order to burn fat.
The other ingredients that comprise Plexus Slim include citric acid, beet extract, guar gum, stevia leaf extract, and some natural flavors. Although nobody can really confirm if Plexus Slim works, it might be worth a try – and if it works for you, it can't hurt.
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Please call us at 719-428-5813 and we will gladly schedule a time to meet with you in the comfort of your home.
Our mailing address is PO BOX 38993, Colorado Springs, CO 80937.
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Presto 3 Directory Provider Guide
A guide to augmenting built-in Presto support for directory service providers.
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Integrating a Directory Provider
The Presto system allows administrators to plug in custom directory service providers, which are responsible for looking up users and groups, and authenticating Presto users, to augment built-in Presto support for Microsoft Active Directory and Apple Open Directory.
Presto Directory Provider plugins run as scripts or programs that output their results to
stdout as JSON formatted text.
Integrating a Directory Provider
To integrate an additional directory provider into the Presto system, follow these steps:
- Edit the
agent.conffile, found in the following location:
- Add a new custom directory provider section by pasting in the following text. After saving changes to the agent.conf file, the Presto service will automatically re-read the file and add the new directory provider to the Presto system.
- Create a script, with a path and file name matching that of
c:\script.jsin the
agent.conffile, that behaves as follows:
- It will accept a user name as a parameter to the command line (the password is read through stdin and can be null).
- If authentication succeeds, it will return the following information in JSON formatted text, followed by an exit code of 0:
- The provider name
- The name of the user
- The display name of the user
- The user's GUID
- An array of strings representing the groups to which the user belongs
- If authentication fails, it will print nothing to
stdoutand return a non-zero exit code.
Example Output
This example output uses email@example.com as the user to be authenticated.
{ "provider": "Test Directory Provider", "name": "email@example.com" "display_name": "John Smith", "guid": "71A5A282-986D-4E3B-A993-C81034517C70", "tags": ["standard-user", "teachers" ] }
Note: The plugin can use whatever method it needs to determine if authentication succeeds. However, it must return the result as JSON formatted text.
PIN Code Authentication
Presto supports PIN Code authentication, which allows users to login with a PIN code, in addition to a username and password. To setup a PIN code directory service provider use the key authenticate_user_with_pin in the agent.conf file. The PIN code will be passed to the script via
stdin, in the same manner as the password in username/password scripts.
IP Address Authentication
Presto supports IP address authentication. This is ideal for Single-Sign-On support in conjunction with 802.11x wireless networks. A properly configured directory service provider that implements IP address authentication will allow users to start and use the Presto app without ever having to login. To setup an IP Address directory service provider, use the key authenticate_user_with_address in the agent.conf file. The IP Address will be passed to the script via
stdin, in the same manner as the password in username/password scripts.
/Library/Application Support/Collobos/Presto/etc/agent.conf
This file is formatted as JSON text. It describes additional configuration that the Presto service will use to manage users and discover services on the network.
{ "plugins": { "directory": [ { "name": "Test Directory Provider", "authenticate_user": { "path": "C:\Program Files\nodejs\node", "args": [ "c:\script.js" ] } } ] } }


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The Audit & Risk Recruitment Company (ARRC) are currently supporting a Top 15 Practice Firm in their recruitment of an External Audit Manager. Their award-winning teams are going through a period of sustained growth and they are looking to support this by hiring someone who has the ability to successfully manage a portfolio of AIM Listed and Corporate businesses.
Based in London, the firm is part of a larger national group. The firm have implemented a positive working environment, and you can expect to be fully supported by the existing senior management team and the firms partners. The firm are solution focused, and are looking for individuals who can are commercial, passionate and bring a real can-do attitude.
The role would suit you if you are starting to think about, or are already, developing business across a diverse portfolio. Whether this is in Technology, Retail, Energy, or other industries, our client is looking to bring in Audit Managers who want to take that next step into a business-development and people-management role.
You are likely to be ACA/ACCA qualified and must be 3+ years PQE. Ideally you will have prior management experience but if you have strong experience at Assistant Manager level from a Top 30 firm and looking to progress you will be considered.. If you're ready to take your next step into an exciting career move, please get in touch for the full details!
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My makeup routine has always been just that — a routine. A swipe of eyeliner, some spot concealer, and red lips.
But after Rodarte's spring runway show this past winter, I started fantasising about the powerful, beautiful "bitchy lips" (makeup artist Mark Carrasquillo's words, not mine) that the models wore in the show. They were a deep-purple, almost black colour, contrasted with barely-there blush. So, I decided to pick up a black Kat Von D lipstick on sale. Why not? I thought. Maybe I'll try it at some point. A few days later, I did, expecting to be turned off by the black's contrast against my pale skin. Instead, I swiped it on, and realised I felt really fucking amazing. Which is weird, because it's just lipstick. I've always had a problem with self-confidence, apologising for taking up too much space in an elevator, afraid of speaking up in large groups. It can be exhausting — I always feel apologetic, overly aware of other people's feelings, guilty for being seen and heard, you get the picture... I'm fairly certain my attitude has affected the way people interact with me. I've always been the girl strangers talk to on the subway. This isn't always a bad thing — sometimes it's someone asking for directions. But other times, it's someone coming up to say drunk, obnoxious things. "I want to take you out, I'll treat you nice," or "Babe, come on, don't judge a book by its cover." I've always tried to be nice, while feeling incredibly uncomfortable. "Sorry, but no thank you," I'd say. Or, "Sorry, I'm really flattered, but I'm not interested." One guy was so persistent that I eventually had to tell him I was seeing someone, and he lashed out at me. "You should've just told me you were seeing someone," he said. "You made me waste my time and look like a fool."
It was then that I realised my words couldn't be my only armour.
I know this is bullshit. Why can't a woman just say, "No, I'm not about finding a dude on the train," or, "No, and I have no responsibility to you," or simply not say anything at all? It was then that I realised my words couldn't be my only armour, so I started thinking about how I could protect myself in a way that made me feel good. That's what happened when I put on the lipstick. I instantly felt cooler, more badass. Come at me, bro, I thought as I looked in the mirror. And when I walked outside, things felt different.
I noticed immediately that even though the lipstick caught people's eyes, the minute I glanced in their direction, they looked away. No one talked to me, stared at me, or, most importantly, harassed me. Yes, my friends asked me if everything was okay, commenting on this departure from my norm — but I loved it. With the black lipstick on, I started comporting myself differently. I felt I could shut someone down with little more than a look. One of my friends told me that I look more annoyed when I wear it, which is fair — though I feel like I get over things much faster behind the "bitch lips." This attitude, this front I could put up, was a huge difference from the way I was feeling before, as if I was constantly apologising for living.
I'm not saying black lipstick is a foolproof method to deterring street harassment — I have only been wearing it for a few months, and my experience is just one person's story. But it did change the way I take on the world. It brought out the badass in me. Sometimes, it just takes that one extra touch to make yourself feel what you deserve to feel — and for me, it's a swipe of deep black on my lips. Additional reporting by Jessica Chou.


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Jimmyjane Form 2
Detailed Product Information
by Doctor Margret SIGN
Many sex toys meanwhile have become cuter in their appearance, and don't resemble a penis in any way or form. The Form 2 from the Form-Family by Jimmyjane also falls into this category. Depending on which way it is held, it either looks like a tooth or a small rabbit, and the cuteness then determines the target group. The Form 2 is made for women who prefer clitoral stimulation. But one shouldn't be deceived by the compact and multiple award winning design of the small toy, because the Form 2 is in possession of two very powerful motors, offering more intensive vibration than many other toys of the same size.
Orgasm without direct contact
One positive aspect that was recognised during a test is that it is not the entire toy that vibrates, but only the two tips, making it much easier to handle. Each ear, or tip has its own powerful motor, but they can't be controlled separately. Apart from this, each of the ears is flexible, but at first it may look like there are not that many option when it comes to usage possibilities, but they offer targeted stimulation by use of one or both of the tips, and it can also be used in a flat position. For example you can hold the Form 2 so that the ears are either side of the clitoris or labia. You can either press the ears together or let them just lie there and let the vibrations do all the work. The massage rabbit is also good in the bath tub. If you place the tip of the ears close to the clitoris, the water between the two ears "comes to life", and transfers intensive vibrations – making an orgasm without any direct contact possible. The flexibility of the ears means that every user can find the ideal position.
Impressive intensity
Four intensive pulsation stages and five different speeds provide a soft start, and you can run through and test each vibration individually, until you find the right one. It is best not to start with the most intensive – at least not on the sensitive clitoris, because the intensity is not to be underestimated. But generally speaking, the Form 2 also offers everything that one would expect from a modern toy: it is waterproof, is made from body friendly and phthalate free silicone and none rusting steel. It can be charged in a small and stylish charging dish, which can be connected via USB to a PC. Once charged, the little Form 2 provides four hours of enjoyment. The toy also has a travel lock grip, in order to avoid any nasty surprises at the airport. Just press the plus button of the speed and the change pulsation button at the same time, and the toy is locked.
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Welcome to my happy place! This blog chronicles my journey to find balance in a natural, healthy way both mentally and physically, through healthy lifestyle changes. It highlights my path to sustaining a happy medium between love, work, health and fitness.
I'm a 27-year-old marketing professional. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my #1 guy, my boyfriend Brandon, and my handsome sidekick, my dog Harrison. I love my friends, family, yoga, hiking, the occasional food splurge, trying new micro-brews and hanging out with my favorite guys.
I hope you'll come along with me on my healthy living journey! Thanks for reading.


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Biltwell Gringo Helmet - Metallic Champagne
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Overview: Gringo takes its '60s motorsport aesthetic and elevates it to modern ECE R22.05 motorcycle standards—the European test protocol recognized by leading helmet makers and independent safety labs as the toughest in the world.
- Injection-molded ABS outer shell is rugged yet lightweight—the best combination of features for a motorcycle helmet
- Three-piece Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) safety liner dissipates impact loads and fortifies helmet structure for a secure fit without compromising comfort
- Molded urethane chin bar pad dissipates energy during frontal impacts
- Removable/replaceable comfort liner and cheek pads feature brushed fleece Lycra touch points to absorb and evaporate perspiration
- Chin strap features brushed fleece Lycra touch points for comfort and an adjustable strap end retainer
- Molded recesses inside EPS designed to accept various aftermarket audio and communication components
Sizing: Please follow the instructions in our sizing chart before ordering a new helmet in the same size as your current model. ECE-certified helmets fit more snugly than similar US DOT-compliant models to meet Europe's stricter standards for impact attenuation. When taking your head measurement, measure the largest circumference, usually found at your temple.
NOTE: We offer accessory cheek pads so you can fine-tune the tightness of your helmet around your jaw and face. If you need any help in measuring, you can always stop in the store to be professionally fitted.
Sold out? Email us! Chances are we can still order this item for you right away! firstname.lastname@example.com
We appreciate you shopping local! Ordering Biltwell gear through us can get you fast shipping, easy returns and satisfaction of supporting your favorite local motorcycle shop.


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Mastering the art and science of residential real estate.
In 14 years, Broker Owner Katie Corcoran has helped over 440 homeowners buy & sell for a total of $140 million in sales in the greater Milwaukee area.
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We absolutely LOVED working with Ashley. She was so incredibly helpful with the process of selling our home and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything ready for closing. She was always readily available to answer any questions and we knew we could always count on her. So grateful for her during these uncertain times!!


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And the 2018 Grammy Nominations are in ...
For the first time in 19 years, according to LoveBScott.com, all five artists nominated in the Record of the Year category are artists of color: Childish Gambino for "Redbone," Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee for "Despacito," Jay Z for "The Story of O.J.," Kendrick Lamar for "HUMBLE," and Bruno Mars for "24K Magic."
In addition to Record of the Year, Jay Z has been nominated in seven more categories, including Album of the Year for 4:44 and Song of the Year for "4:44."
Lamar also earned seven nominations, including Album of the Year for Damn. He and Jay were also nominated for Best Rap Album for Damn and 4:44 respectively.
Mars is another artist who was nominated in the Big Three categories. In addition to Record of the Year, his 24K Magic and the album's title track are up for Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
Newcomer SZA also made Grammy nomination history as the most-nominated female artist this year with five nods. She'll compete for Best New Artist, Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best R&B Performance, Best Rap/Sung Performance, and Best R&B Song.
The 2018 Grammy Awards will air live from NYC's Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28 on CBS.
See all the nominations here.