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Product name: Banners Broker
Website: www.bannersbroker.com
Type of Business: Online advertising platform/ MLM
Price: Varies based on the level of package that you purchase
Owner: Chris Smith
Overall Rank: 0 out of 100 (Scam!)
Unlike other programs which I actually tried personally before making a review, Banners Broker was recommended to me by few of my friends who approached me asking me to help them as I am known to help people avoid scams.
Some spent on the $400+ package whereas others spent above a thousand bucks hoping that they would reap their returns faster.
They were devastated by their loss and wanted me show the world what Banners Broker is all about so for the purpose of this review, I'm borrowing my friend's account to get a feel of how it works from the inside and why many people are saying it is a scam.
What is Banners Broker all about?
They key is in the name – broker.
Banners Broker is an online advertising platform similar to the online brokering of traffic and ad space that merge publishers with advertisers for the benefit of both.
So you can think of it as a 3rd party agent who finds an ad space for an advertiser and vice versa.
How you earn money is through the placing of banners and advertisements on websites.
But don't worry because as of the end of 2014, Banners Broker will cease to exist as the government is taking necessary actions to jail the owner (He deserves worse don't you think?).
Pros and Cons
- Although you have difficulty in getting your money back, the banner ads actually work and you can get huge impressions (questionable quality)
- The breakdown of packages are affordable, not like other scams who dare to charge up to $9,000 in order to get more money from you.
- Helps in getting your business visibility (great advertising)
- Banners Broker has not paid any owed commissions since December of 2012.
- Payments on your commission earnings will be stopped without any notice whatsoever (Insecurity).
- Not meant for newbies (You need to have our business set up first in order to make your ads more effective)
- Very little direction on what to do.
- ZERO support
- Lots of bad reviews not only from the users themselves, but from the media as well!
- Customers are voicing up and suing the company.
- This scam is TOO dangerous that even the government is on the way to closing down Banners Broker's business by the end of 2014.
- Merchant cards like Mastercard do NOT recognize this business as a legitimate business therefore not allowing transactions to and fro. Because of that, Banners Broker made an e-wallet very much like the Empower Network scam which is even worse as it has less security.
Jeepers, that's a lot of Cons! Better check out my #1 recommendation here instead.
Tools and Training
Unlike other online business opportunities which has training and tool, Banners Broker doesn't have any because it's only an advertising platform so you don't need to do much besides promoting banners.
However there are 3 aspects of Banners Broker that you could choose to involve in:
- Publisher
Sure you can join Banners Broker to promote your banners but what if you want to be the supplier instead?
See, how banners are advertised here is through the websites that are partnered with the company although at times, they do just simply buy cheap bulk traffic to save cost (Totally unethical because that traffic quality is cheap compared to that of a website).
As a publisher, you can list your website under Banners Brokers for free with the necessary website statistics such as your niche and traffic.
You can also earn money depending on the amount of impressions you managed to get so if your website has high visitor rate, then you'll make more money.
- Advertiser
I guess you know where this is going.
An advertiser is the main aspect of Banners Broker as you will be the buyer who's interested in getting his product marketed.
This means that you'll be purchasing different packages depending on how many impressions you are wanting.
You will also be asked for details such as company business and demographics.
- Combo package
In simpler words, this package is for those who want to be both an advertiser and a publisher.
You won't see the benefit unless you've been in the internet marketing industry for a while.
Being both a publisher and an advertiser is for those who wants their investments to pay their own costs.
For example, you have a website but you want your website to have better recognition so how do you achieve that through Banners Broker?
By buying an advertiser package!
But for that you still need to pay so how do you cover your costs then?
By submitting your website as a publisher so you can make some extra cash to cover the costs.
See how that works?
Red Flags
I usually just write the pros and cons as they are much easier and simpler to do but I find that news around Banners Broker are just too dangerous for me to turn a blind eye to.
Here are a few huge red flags regarding Banners Broker that you should concern yourself with:
1) Merchant cards do NOT accept transactions with Banners Broker
To be honest, it is not so much of a surprise to me when I find out about the fact that Mastercard doesn't want to have any connections with Banners Broker because their reputation is at stake.
Mastercard said that there are just too many negative reviews and customer complaints (Another red flag) regarding Banners Broker that they just can't accept.
PayPal also doesn't agree with Banners Broker's nature of business and has long stopped their services with this particular scam.
Want to hear something funny?
A customer actually asked on Facebook as to why Banners Broker doesn't want to use Paypal and here's their response…
Due to this situation, Banners Broker had no choice but to create some sort of an e-wallet which is like their own card and bank for the users to use.
They control everything on that card which means that there is NO security at all whatsoever as they can literally take away the money from the users anytime they want.
To make matters worse, this actually happened as many users could not get their money back after earning from their campaigns.
This is really upsetting and I really hate it when people are too blinded with greed that they could resort to such attempt.
There is also another scam which I have reviewed called Empower Network which has a very similar case regarding the merchant banks not accepting transactions with them any longer.
I don't know about you but if huge companies like PayPal and Mastercard sees Banners Broker as a scam, I too would think of it as a fishy company.
2) 11,000+ users being scammed and they are voicing out
I would understand if there are a few hundred people being scammed but 11,000+??
Imagine the money Banners Broker would have made from them!
These people are so fed up with being cheated that they voiced out and are grouping together to fight for their rights.
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3) The media also has negative views
We've heard of unsatisfied users writing complaints and bad reviews but we don't really hear those from the media because they have better things to cover about… unless that it is a huge news.
Sure there are a LOT of internet gurus out there scamming people every day but that has become so much of a norm that the media just doesn't have the time to post about each and every one of them.
However, an internet guru that is being chased by the government?
Well that's something you don't see every day! (And a huge news to cover)
Here's a depict from the Sunday World regarding Paul McCarthy, the Irish representative of Banners Broker:
And here's another one by the Irish Examiner regarding losses that can and should be claimed from Banners Broker:
Want more?
Penman & Sommerlad Investigate which is a popular scam investigation website, ALSO has negative views on Banners Broker and they even featured some of the comments that the Banners Broker users are not satisfied with as well.
Way to go Penman & Sommerlad!
4) The Government is taking down the company
Banners Broker is SO huge of a scam that of course it doesn't go unnoticed by the government.
And since it's based in Canada which I would say is the most polite country in the World, they wouldn't just stand idly by while their country's image is tainted.
According to the court order screenshot above, I'm betting that Banners Broker will definitely go down.
And according to Spergel which is a Canadian chartered insolvency company, you can rest assured that this tyrant of a scam is definitely going down as Chris's company will be undergoing liquidation. [ Update – Or should I say… has undergone liquidation 😉 ]
5) Many users couldn't withdraw their hard-earned money
What is even more depressing than the fact that you can't withdraw your own cash that you worked so hard for?
Seeing how Mastercard and Paypal didn't trust Banners Broker in the first place was actually enough to give me a hint of what's coming because through the creation of the e-Wallet, Banners Broker can control the money flow of the people.
In other words, that e-wallet is the main cause of the users' money not being able to be taken out.
Since it's their own bank, your entire investments that you put there is under their own command which is a really evil thing to do.
Really, how do these people sleep at night knowing that they've made millions by stealing from innocent people?
Does Banners Broker offer quality support?
Customer support is perhaps the pinnacle of every business because it is the only way for a customer to get in touch with a company.
Supposing you want to ask a question or request for a refund but you have no way to reach a company, what then?
For the case of Banners Broker, support is VERY limited as it is in a form of an online email form which doesn't even work because whenever you click on send, it will bounce back as 'Invalid".
That's the only support you'll get.
There are NO support ticket to send, NO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for you to refer to, and there's not even a community for you to mingle and ask questions or advice to.
The customer support is terrible and there are loads of complaints which remains unsolved.
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Banners Broker vs Wealthy Affiliate
Instead of relying on a company which holds the security of your earnings at the palm of their hands, why not take control of your own earnings instead?
Wealthy Affiliate to date remains my #1 recommendation as it has the tools and training to guide you in build your own online business by monetizing your passion.
What I really like about it though, is the fact that it's free and there's loads of other community members who you can learn from.
Here's a quick comparison between these two programs:
I have to say, Banners Broker does look promising and I do firmly believe that it can grow even bigger if the system still works and the owner doesn't think about money.
However due to the difficulty in withdrawing your hard earned cash, due to the massive amounts of people not being satisfied with the service as well as the fact that even the government is taking actions to shut the company down completely, there is no doubt that Banners Broker is a SCAM and receives a rating of 0 out of 100.
If you're really interested in making honest money online, I would advise you to learn how to build your own online business through my #1 recommended program here.
Thank you for spending your time reading this lengthy review, do share your feedback as I'd be more than happy to hear them out!
Your friend Riaz


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I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders! I am now completely finished with my Pharm.D. Paper and Seminar! There are only 3 rotations and one portfolio submission that stand between me and walking across that stage on May 10th for graduation!!
My classmates and I spent today and yesterday in our old classrooms, Life Science 163 and 165, presenting the results of our hard work over the past year or more. Each student had 20 minutes total: 15 minutes to present, followed by a 5 minutes of questions.
It was the first time most of us have been back in the classroom since May 2013!
It was fun to see my classmates and learn from them about topics they've been studying for the past year. It was also fun catching up over a good meal – about a third of our class was at Burrito Union for lunch today – so delicious!
Next rotation starts Tuesday. I'm planning to review some of my notes from the transplant unit of therapy before then…it's been awhile since I learned about anti-rejection therapy!


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Have you been following the #EverlastingNoraPH blog tour on Twitter? I sure hope you have – the participants have been posting some pretty amazing reviews, quote graphics, playlists, aesthetics, and mood boards! And Marie Cruz's debut, Everlasting Nora, more than deserves all the praise. It's easily one of the best books I've read this year! Not to mention, the Filipino rep has got me hyped up like nothing else.
The #EverlastingNoraPH blog tour is about to end, but don't fret. We've still got a few more things up our sleeves for you guys. First off is my own review for this wonderful book, followed by an interview with Marie Cruz herself, so stick around for that!
Without further ado, Everlasting Nora!
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Title: Everlasting Nora
Author: Marie Miranda Cruz
Age Range: Middle Grade
Genre: Contemporary, General
Rating: 5/5
Trigger warnings: Violence, child abuse, classism, extreme poverty / hunger, kidnapping, descriptions of blood and other serious injuries
☕ Quotes ☕
"If someone were to ask me to describe a home, I would tell them this. A home never floods during a typhoon. A home has a kitchen with a stove for cooking rice. A home does not have dead people inside it."
"But it was still hard for me to accept this sort of help, and not feel that someday the same person who helped you would be the same one to hurt you later on."
"And we have lived quietly, not asking for too much, always grateful for the little we have and for each other."
☕ Plot ☕
The thing that hit me the hardest about this book's plot was how absolutely undetachable it was from reality. As a Filipino – especially a Filipino living back here in the Philippines – you become so acutely aware of the fact that there people – millions of them – for whom the story you hold in your hands isn't just a book. It's reality. Aside from the remains of over 1 million people, the Manila North Cemetery is also home to over thousands of squatters, who live and work amongst the dead. (You can read this article to learn more.)
Among them is a 12-year-old Nora and her mother, who've moved to the Manila North Cemetery after losing both her home and her father in a fire. At first, Nora's mother has plans to save enough money to get them both out of the cemetery and head back to Davao, where Nora's uncle owns a pig farm. But unfortunately, Nora's mother get sucked into the dark, seedy world of gambling, and even ends up losing all her savings to a loan shark. Although she somehow is able to keep Nora in the dark, Nora begins to get an inkling of just how deeply in trouble they are. And her suspicions are confirmed one morning when her mother doesn't come home.
As Nora struggles to free her mother from the clutches of the loan shark, she gets some help along the way from friends, both old and new, and learns that, though there are a great deal of evil, heartless people in the world, there are just as many who are compassionate and decent, and that all it takes to find these people is a little faith and a little effort.
Over and over again, I keep going back to how this book is not fiction for a great deal of Filipinos. The plot is simple and straightforward when you think about it, but Marie Cruz infuses it with so much feeling and depth that it doesn't seem so at all. Marie takes the traditional Filipino values of resilience and courage, so lauded in all of our folk tales, mythology, and classic novels, and makes the characters more real, more nuanced, while still being resilient and courageous.
Honestly? 10/10 would watch this as a movie! (But it needs to be handled by a director like Jerrold Tarog or Antoinette Jadaone or Sam Lee or something – anybody else would turn this into a Maalaala Mo Kaya? epsiode faster than you can say, "dear Ate Charo".)
☕ Writing ☕
The one thing that you have to watch out for when writing about characters who are extremely poor is that you don't want to romanticize poverty. Marie Cruz, I think, was very respectful about portraying the hardship and reality of being extremely poor and suffering through discrimination, hunger, and despair. Yes, Nora and her family friends do their best to keep their chins up and remain happy despite their circumstances, but you really do see them struggle to maintain that happiness. The portrayal, as I said earlier, is very nuanced and respectful. Best of all, their circumstances aren't painted over with the problematic veil of excusing government failure with Filipino resilience that emerges every time there's a typhoon or similar natural disaster.
The book is meant for middle grade readers, so the prose is very simplistic, but not in a way that the story feels dumbed down. Instead, it feels even more authentic and riveting. You really get the sense of seeing poverty and hard living through the eyes of a child. It's raw and real and leaves you with a ton of food for thought.
I also loved the imagery of the sweet potato plant and the everlasting daisies, representing Nora's spiral into despair, and then her hope thriving despite her circumstances. And of course, the descriptions of the various Filipino dishes the characters partook of were to die for! Anyone else got hungry while reading this book?
☕ Characters ☕
Let me tell you, seeing typically Filipino characters in an internationally published book was nothing short of miraculous for me. The plucky children who don't let tough circumstances get them down? Check. The bitchy matapobre woman who gets in the heroine's way? Check. These are characters Filipinos are familiar with. They're characters that we grew up with and saw on our TV shows and in our books. But Marie infuses them with her own unique take, making these character tropes her own, and of course, avoiding turning them into caricatures.
I particularly loved how Marie portrayed Nora. She has every reason in the world to be bitter and angry, but instead, she chooses to fight against those feelings of hopelessness and continues to believe that she and her mother can dig themselves out of their current troubles. I loved reading about her journey, from insistently hanging on to the pride she has left to learning how to accept help from those who love her, and found myself 100% rooting for her from start to finish.
☕ Overall ☕
Pick up Everlasting Nora if you haven't yet, honestly. It covers such a serious and painful topic with respect, and tells the story of a young girl struggling against the hand life has dealt her with a relatability and gravity that all of us could use. It's heartwarming, hopeful, and a badly-needed beacon of light.
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I will be leaving in a few short minutes to go pick up my DS from his last day as a third grader. He got out of the car today and said that he would miss third grade and that he doesn't believe it when Cassidy and Kimberly tell him he'll be glad to get out of high school and college. He says he will miss that too. Such a tender heart. I love him so.
Last day of school May 28, 2008
See 101 Things in 1001 Days May 25, 2008
I should have included this page under Lists in Catgories too but now I can't figure out how to do it after the fact. It is, however a list and should be there too. Gotta say though that I'm glad I realized how to add a page!
Eucharistic Adoration
Please click on the above link for a great entry this blogger made on Adoration.
This I Love
Working on the computer while listening to the conversations my DH and DS are having while watching Bullitt on television boy can DS ask questions and can DH say "I don't know" over and over. I love glancing over every once in a while to see them sitting so close together. DS loves his daddy so much and bonding over movies like this or NASCAR races or history channel stuff is the greatest.
I wish I would have started counting questions asked at the time I started this entry. I bet we've had 20. DH is anxiously awaiting the chase scene. DS has no clue what daddy is talking about. I wonder if he'll be as impressed as daddy seems to be.
DH is now answering some questions with something other than "I don't know". I do believe the scene is beginning. DS just noticed the 3rd hubcap came off. Motorcycle crash with random act of kindness by passing motorist while McQueen waits to make sure everything is okay. All good and they are off. More questions, some answers. Eyes are covered for the shooting scene. There go the bad guys. What a scene. They don't make 'em like that anymore.
I just found out that DH had never seen that scene before!!! Where the heck has he been? Know wonder he kept saying "I don't know"! He really didn't. Every day you learn something new don't you?
Working With My DH
Today I went to DH office after swim lessons. We ate lunch then I helped him file in his office. It looked much better when I left. He thinks if I do that two or three more times we will have it licked. I hope so. I got to see his second office today. The view is nicer and so is the furniture but the available filing area is much. Hopefully he won't need to keep much paper. His desk was a mess.
We prayed that God would help us know what to do about the job situation. It appears he may be in consideration for two positions, both out of town. What a mess. We must listen closely to God.
I did tell DH to get a second motorcycle – we can always sell it when the first one is back together. He really needs the outlet, it has been four years, but I have to say that it does scare me. I told him he absolutely could not drive on the Interstate and he absolutely could not have another wreck. Peace be with me Lord.
To Get Done May 23, 2008
- Write letters
- Bake chicken, then shred it DONE
- Get haircut DONE
- Finish laundry
- Get wedding gift together DONE
- Go to CVS – use coupons to get canned meat DECIDED NOT TOO
- Divide out nuts, crackers, chips as snacks
- Look for more large glass jars DONE
- Find out if I can have music played on my blog
- Sweep floors
- Mop floors
- Return WalMart things DONE
- Look at sheets and washclothes at WalMart
- Clean out tool drawers, combine into one and use the other one for something else
- Start making room chore list
- Keep making list of summer things to do
- God time – should have been first
- Get to reconciliation on Saturday
- Make back area of playroom a reading nook
- Make back area of family room an office area
What I Learned Today (so far)
I've been running around the internet for the past hour and picked up the following ideas/information/etc.
- playlist.com doesn't look like it will work on WordPress
- try using windex to clean the laminate floor
- everyone seems happy David Cook won – as am I
- there are alot of happy homeschooling moms out there
- someone else likes to use glass for storing leftovers in and they use them for their pantry items which I just started yesterday!
- there are alot of christian women blogging – love it
- Ace Hardware is having what looks to be a good sale from the 23rd to the 26th – may have to go
- the Reach flosser I ust bought an use is now available as a sample
- another plug for using washclothes as napkins
- more people are using cloth bags but I think I'm happier about it that they are; I didn't realize how much I did not like those stupid plastic bags
- a lot of folks seem to have homemaking binders; that just never seemed to work for me
- I am going to start using a chore chart for Rob and I this summer with duties we can do together for each room
- and finally, not everybody's homes are picture perfect; I love the people who post real (before they clean up photos); that being said, I also love those picture perfect shots.
Tyler's Wedding May 22, 2008
Tyler gets married on Sunday. His mom just called me to tell me the song she picked for her dance with him. It is Gladys Knights "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". I know I'm going to cry. I don't know how she is going to get through it. I hope she does because she wants to be dignified. Gotta pray, gotta pray alot about this.
She decided she couldn't dance to that song so she chose Louie Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World"
So the wedding was on May 25th. It was wonderful. It was very much a "them" wedding. He walked in to a drum solo (he plays the drums), she was radiantly beautiful in the prettiest gown I've ever seen, I will always appreciate her mother holding my sister's hand as they walked up to place the sand on the altar, they did a combining of sand as a symbol of their combined lives which will be something they can keep forever. I'll never forget the look on her face as she saw the wedding ring for the first time; to say she was blown away would be an understatement. I was so happy for Tyler. I have never seen a more excited groom. The pastor did a beautiful job explaining the marriage covenant–very Catholic for me which was nice. Before the pastor let the wedding begin he had Tyler declare to us all that he was accepting responsibility for the care and keeping of his bride. The bride and groom wrote their own vows which were deeply personal. I want my sons to have their brides look at them like she looks at Tyler. I could go on and on and will probably add to this entry. It was a beautiful, Godly evening.
They are supposed to be back tonight but they chose to vacation on the eastern sie of Mexico – Hurricane Arthur area. All we know is the plane is delayed (no kidding). Praying for Pam and them.
Meeting, May 22, 2008
Todays meeting went okay, a lot of folks were missing and I think the way I'm shaking up the agenda has some people confused. I had a program prepared but something didn't feel right about it so I did some question/answer discussion type questions that went okay. I hope someone got something out of it. In June, we are going to meet at the arboretum on the day that the church has VBS. We will eat a sack lunch and then walk and talk. It should be nice.
CVS Today
Okay, I spent out of pocket $43.13 but I saved $29.10 in coupons and ECB's and I earned $18.97 in ECB's that I can use for my next trip. I'm still not a supersaver but I am a saver. I also got my Father's Day cards and a wedding card purchased in advance which I am so so so bad about.
I'm not thrilled about the money spent but I am satisfied because I got things we needed and will use.


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Have a big event coming up next in Toronto? As we know, the life of every party is the food. So, how can you ensure that your event comes alive with the taste of great food? Hiring good and reliable catering services in Toronto is a superb way to ensure that you provide quality food and memorable taste to your guests. Here are some great reasons why opting for catering in Toronto is an ideal choice for any event:
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To Make Time for Other Arrangements
Food is definitely one of the key components of your event, but there are so many other things to do as well! If you're preparing the food on your own, you would have to start several days in advance. Letting expert catering services in Toronto, on the other hand, handle the food responsibility means you don't have to spend a minute worrying about the food. You can rest assured that great food will be delivered to your party, so you can focus on other aspects of the party with a free mind.
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Being a princess can be exhausting! At least becoming one can… You get a mean stepfather (yep), meaner stepsisters (check), and a whole lot of chores to do! Of course, you also get a grand ball, instant and undying love, and a really great bracelet too (glass slippers are so yesterday and way too breakable). Break out your tiara and set a date with this ultimate Virginia Opera rags-to-riches tale, and get ready for a larger-than-life operatic fairytale that'll have you floating on air and home by midnight.
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For starters, plastic pet dishes aren't very durable. If you're raising a young puppy, for example, that plastic pet dish will quickly become just another chew toy along with your shoes, sofa and prized possessions (it's okay, we've all been there). While it can be a nuisance for your pet bowls to become a chew toy, it's also incredibly dangerous for a pet to swallow plastic. In fact plastic consumption in animals can cause internal bleeding or intestinal blockages.
Additionally, plastic pet dishes are breeders of bacteria. Because plastic is incredibly porous and easily scratched, there are tons of tiny crevices that bacteria can seep into. Whether your pet is using their dish as a chew toy or simply eating food from it, the bacteria can be ingested into their bodies and cause illnesses such as salmonella or E. Coli poisoning.
Perhaps the biggest issue, however, with plastic pet dishes are the chemicals contained in them. BPA, or Bisphenol A, is a chemical that in the past has been found in baby products, sports bottles and other items used to hold food and beverages. BPA is a synthetic estrogen that, when exposed to it, can cause some pretty horrible damage to our health and that of our pets.
According to the EWG, "In laboratory tests, trace BPA exposure has been shown to disrupt the endocrine system and trigger a wide variety of disorders, including chromosomal and reproductive system abnormalities, impaired brain and neurological functions, cancer, cardiovascular system damage, adult-onset diabetes, early puberty, obesity and resistance to chemotherapy."
Phthalates are also chemicals often found in plastic pet dishes. They're the chemicals that make plastic more flexible and resilient and are found in many different products like toys, packaging, hair spray, shampoo, deodorant and food bowls. Tests are still being performed on how exactly phthalates will impact both the human and animal bodies but preliminary studies are anticipating that they are carcinogenic.
Other materials you should choose for pet dishes
If you're ready to take the next step in ditching your plastic pet dishes for other, more non-toxic options, that's great! First thing is first, be sure to dispose of your plastic pet dish in an environmentally friendly way. Be sure to recycle your plastic with a reputable source.
Ceramic Pet Dishes
Ceramic pet dishes are a durable, environmentally friendly and non-toxic way to feed your pet. When choosing a ceramic pet dish, first check to ensure the glaze used on the bowl doesn't include any lead.
At Emerson Creek Pottery, our ceramic pet dishes (and all of our pottery, for that matter!) are completely lead safe and cadmium safe.
Our pet dishes are certified for food usage and are incredibly durable. In fact, we don't think your pup will be using our pet bowls as a chew toy any time soon!
Stoneware Pet Bowls
Similar to ceramic pet dishes, stoneware pet bowls are incredibly durable and long-lasting. However, many stoneware products contain moderate to high levels of lead—sometimes more than the standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Healthy Stuff conducted a study a few years ago where they tested 400 stoneware pet products and, out of those tested, 25 percent came back with detectable levels of lead. And 7 percent of that had lead that exceeded 300 ppm!
Silicone Pet Dishes
Silicone is a great option for non-toxic pet dishes, and it's nonstick and highly heat resistant (great for the dishwasher!). In fact, silicone is one of the most stable compounds in its chemical composition, which means it won't produce free radicals.
However, silicone pet dishes aren't great permanent pet dishes cause of their lack of rigidity. They do, however, make a great choice if you take your pet camping or hiking with you.
Where to find non-toxic pet dishes
As always, do your research when finding products that are right for you and your family. At Emerson Creek Pottery, we have been making non-toxic, lead safe dishes for pets and people alike since 1977. All of our products are completely made in the United States and are manufactured in one facility that you can trust.
To find our non-toxic pet dishes, shop our small and large sizes here.


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By now, you've been happily training through our balmy September days, hopefully getting out on the hills by foot or under pedal. You might have even done a few races along the way, or got a bit of kayak training. However if not, don't panic – "control the controllable." You can't change what's passed – you can't get back lost training days over the next week. All you can do is control the next 7 days.
Get lots of sleep – you need at least 7-8 hours per night for your body and mind to be properly rested. Put laptops/phones away an hour before sleeping.
Scale down training intensity – keep running and cycling so your body burns energy, but reduce the intensity of the training – it shouldn't be flat out or stressful. Shorter speed workouts are fine to keep the legs firing.
Eat well & hydrate – 3 solid meals are important, but eat plenty of nuts, fruit, fish, red meat, eggs. Avoid sugar hits such as fizzy drinks, chocolate, cakes or too much carbs. A balance of protein and fats is also important. Always have a water bottle with you and keep sipping!
Pack early – print the mandatory kit list, make your own gear list, bring spares and your bike toolkit. Check the weather so you're prepared for hot, wet or cold.
Get inspired – watch your favorite sports movie; listen to your most played playlist or check out the great 25min recording of last year's race so you know what to expect!


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AFTER the washout of last week, the Cricket St Thomas senior section reconvened on Monday and combined with the ladies section to play their annual Christmas Cracker competition.
In the unusually fine weather, 63 members formed 21 teams, consisting of one lady and one senior, to play a Bowmaker tournament.
The winning team, led by Rosa Atkinson, recorded a total score of 68 points, which proved to be one better than their nearest rivals, led by Rita Denman.
1. Rosa Atkinson; Martin Leigh & Mick Aldridge - 68 points
2. Rita Denman; Nick Hill & Charles Vane-Percy - 67 points
After the event, both captains thanked the members for their support, and ladies captain Donna Adey was applauded for her work in the organisation of the event.
Seniors captain Peter Spencer-Farr said that £263 had been raised on the raffle and would be shared by the respective charities – Guide Dogs for the blind, and Newlife for disabled children.
After Wednesday's events were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, 39 seniors enjoyed the fair skies on Friday and played a three-man reverse Bowmaker competition.
The receptive greens assisted the players and some good scores were produced.
George Wallace continued his fine form and led his team to victory with 78 points.
Nick Gabb's trio finished in second place, two points behind.
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2. Nick Gabb; James Siabi & Bob Barrow - 76 points
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Some of the country's best beef bulls will enter the virtual show ring from next Tuesday to vie for a prize pool worth $8000 and the chance to catch the attention of potential buyers from around the world.
A total of 83 bulls have entered Australian Community Media's Sire Shootout, which will be broadcast from 7pm on July 7-9 across the North Queensland Register, Queensland Country Life, The Land, Stock and Land, Stock Journal and Farm Weekly websites.
Bos indicus and tropically adapted bull judge Brett Nobbs of NCC Brahmans, Qld, will have his work cut out selecting his top five from a class of 47 bulls on Tuesday night while Steve Crowley, Tycolah Poll Herefords, NSW, will pick a top five in each of the British and European bull classes on Wednesday.
Respected cattlemen David Bondfield, Palgrove, Qld, will then award the $5000 supreme bull winner sponsored by GDL and the runner up bull who will win $2000 in Riverina products.
The public will also have a chance to vote for their favourite in the viewer's choice competition with the winning bull to receive $1000 in ACM advertising credit.
GDL's Harvey Weyman-Jones said the competition was about more than winning prizes and was a great new marketing opportunity.
In a similar style competition, more than 40,000 people tuned into The Land's 2020 Beef Battle earlier this year from at least 50 different countries and many entrants reported private sale offers or interest in semen and egg collection.
Mr Weyman-Jones said the Sire Shootout had the potential to grow into a big feature of the stud stock sale year.
"It provides a new opportunity for buyers to sit at home and watch on their laptops or computers a broad mix of breeds showing the top lots from each stud that are coming up for sale over the next few months," he said.
"I don't see this as just a one off competition.
"As the sales progress throughout the year there will be an opportunity for us to mention particular bulls that might have been entered in the competition and be able to draw attention to the fact that this bull was nominated for the Sire Shootout or this bull won the Sire Shootout.
"I see this as good exposure and marketing over quite a good amount of time. For the next few months there will be mention of it throughout the sales."
GDL is the largest independent livestock agency in Australia based on cattle numbers with 20 branches throughout Queensland and also in Alice Springs. Competing at Dalby, Roma, Blackall and Gracemere selling complexes, GDL has the greatest market share of saleyard numbers.
ACM livestock advertising representative Sheree Kershaw said the industry was buzzing with excitement ahead of the live judging.
"This is a new marketing solution and opportunity for our clients given the current COVID-19 environment," she said.
"We know it's not perfect timing for everyone with bull sales but the aim is to get eyes on these bulls and generate that interest before they hit the sale ring."
ACM national livestock manager Brett Tindal said off the back of The Land's 2020 Beef Battle, there was an opportunity to build on the exposure.
"We saw an opportunity to create an event that gave those selling bulls into the spring exposure before they went to sales in various states," he said.
The story Sire Shootout draws top beef bulls first appeared on The Land.


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The Prodigy are to headline the Creamfields 2006 festival.
The durable dance legends have been confirmed as the main attraction for the August 26 bash, which takes place in a new home in the north-west of England, at Daresbury in Halton.
Other acts confirmed to play over the many arenas and stages include chart toppers Gnarls Barkley, Goldfrapp, The Zutons, Scratch Perverts, Paul Oakenfold and 2 Many DJ's.
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It's that time again... We've caught another author! Erin Dionne thought she could slip beneath our notice with her release-day shenanigans, but she thought wrong! We took her into the Interrogation Room (dun dun DUN!) to grill her on her latest mystery, MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE-BREAKING -- and just to be sure she isn't concealing any million-dollar pieces of stolen art.
Here's a little about today's awesome new release, MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE-BREAKING:
Moxie Fleece knows the rules and follows them--that is, until the day she opens her front door to a mysterious stranger. Suddenly Moxie is involved in Boston's biggest unsolved mystery: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist. Moxie has two weeks to find the art, otherwise she and the people she loves will be in big-time danger.
Her tools? Her best friend, Ollie, a geocaching addict who loves to find stuff; her Alzheimer's suffering grandfather, Grumps, who knows lots more than he lets on; and a geometry proof that she sets up to sort out the clues.
And a bit about the suspect herself:
Erin Dionne is a writer, teacher, reader, and watcher (of TV, movies, and people) who lives outside of Boston with her fabulous husband, daughter, and dog. She writes books for teens, tweens, and anyone who survived junior high. MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE-BREAKING is her fourth book.
Okay, Erin -- better get chatting if you want to enjoy your release day! We will not hesitate to detain you all day if we must!
What is something that no one knows about you?
I can recite the lyrics to any song by The Cure and Depeche Mode on command.
What do you find to be the hardest part about writing mystery novels for a younger audience? What is the best part?
The hardest part is definitely the writing! I love revising, and I love coming up with ideas, but the actual drafting is really, really hard for me. I'm not a good planner, so I need to do a bunch of revisions to get the story where I need to be (which is fine, since I love revising). Getting to a finished draft is tough, though. The best part of writing is connecting with readers. I love doing school visits, Skyping...any way I can talk to readers is fabulous!
The novel features smart, ambitious teens who are bullied and could be classified as minor social outcasts. Why did you choose to present Moxie and Ollie in this manner?
Hm. That's funny. I don't see Moxie and Ollie as bullied at all. Moxie is a step out of traditional junior high society, but she's tough and street smart, and gives as good as she gets. Ollie is a quiet kid, but he's not being persecuted. I look at them as independent thinkers. They need to be self-assured to get through the problems in this book, and they work well together.
I found it very interesting that a close and beloved relative of Moxie's was complicit in the original crime. Were there any challenges in portraying her grandfather as a good man with a bad past?
I love Grumps' character, and this is a great description of him. People are complex, and I wanted to create this morally compromised person who loves his family and did what he had to do to provide for them. It was also important to me that he was honest with Moxie about his past--I didn't want them to have secrets (well, about THAT, anyway...)
Your protagonists display an array of unique interests from geocaching to geometry. Art and architecture/carpentry are obviously given special attention as well. Do you have a special personal interest in any of the hobbies you spotlight in the story?
One of my favorite parts of writing novels is what I learn while I write them. I'm not a math person, and I wanted Moxie to embrace math. So I had to relearn how to do geometry proofs. My husband works with a Boy Scout troop, and a bunch of the kids are into geocaching--which I'd never heard of, and immediately became fascinated by. Although these aren't my passions, I got to learn about them and can see why people are into them.
As for architecture/carpentry--Boston is comprised of such important historical buildings, those elements seemed like natural fits to the story. I did a lot of research about the specific places that the characters visit.
What are some of the things you learned from the process of writing and publishing MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE-BREAKING?
MOXIE is my fourth book, but each one feels like my first! I love working with my editor, Liz Waniewski, who teaches me to think about my manuscripts in unique ways. With this book, it was my first mystery, so although I'm a fan of the genre as a reader, I had to learn how to execute one as a writer. This is also a faster-paced book than my others, so that was a challenge, too.
Someplace climate controlled, so it wouldn't get damaged, and someplace unexpected, so no one would think to look for it there. I'd probably crate it and put it in a climate-controlled storage facility. Um, not that you're going to check into any storage facilities that I've rented--right?!
Hmm... I'll take note of that... Moving on! The premise for your story comes from an actual historical art robbery. What do you want people to know about the actual Isabella Stuart Gardener Heist?
Have you ever solved a "real life" mystery?
Only if you count where my car keys disappear to! When I was a kid, I wanted to be a detective. Harriet the Spy, Nancy Drew, and The Three Investigators Series were some of my favorite books. Unfortunately, my parents never let me install a crime lab in our house, so I was left with writing as a career path. : )
What writing secret will you reveal only under the harsh lights of this interrogation room?
Like Harriet the Spy, I carry a notebook everywhere I go. I jot down ideas, bits of dialogue, etc.
Thanks for having me in the interrogation room! Can you untie me now?
Grumble... I suppose. I can't very well go buy MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE-BREAKING with a suspect to supervise. Thanks for your cooperation and congratulations on your release! (Haha, get it? Oh come on, what's a sleuth without a few lame puns?)


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It's all hands on deck at Plan B when I arrive. Staff look overwhelmed, taken aback by an early wave of James Blake-mania. Advance tickets sold out ages ago. And by 8:30pm, the queue's jam-packed with hip hopefuls. Luckily, my name's on the list. But when I get to the front, Igor the Terrible won't budge. "You go over dere," he says. Is it me, or is he pointing at traffic?
Eventually, I'm rescued from the Russian Hulk and ushered to the door. Portishead's 'Glory Box' is playing and the smoky room looks still and surprisingly subdued for 2011's hottest ticket. No doubt they're funneling people in slowly, strategically – classic nightclub technique. Still, you can feel the anticipation in the air.
From the cover of Clash Magazine to the BBC's 'Sounds of 2011' and hype from NME, it's been a busy year for 22-year-old James Blake already. And don't forget, last month, he was the runner up in the Brit Awards 2011 Critics' Choice category – sandwiched between Jessie J and The Vaccines.
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Your dream unicorn-themed inflatable beach park is in the Philippines! The Subic Inflatable Island, where you can either hang out on the beach or take a leap on their floating playground, is one of the most colourful places to visit in the Philippines. Take a look at this Philippines travel guide and see why this family-friendly resort should be your next travel destination.
The Floating Playground
The Inflatable Island is located in Subic beach, a popular beach getaway less than 3 hours away from Manila. This huge floating playground comprises of different types of inflatables including the rock climbing, sunny slide, happy swing, slippery slope, jungle bars, trampoline, giant Tarzan swing and slide, the famous unicorn island, and more. Want to sit back while your kids run around? Take cover from the sun at the beautiful pink Bali lounge and sip a refreshing beverage.
Pink Bali Lounge
Feed your Instagram with colourful umbrellas and bean bags. Hang out with your family or sunbathe with your friends at the Pink Bali lounge.
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Unicorn Island
Even though unicorns don't exist, you can still have a fun-filled unicorn experience in this unicorn-theme waterpark. Enjoy the float, dive in the water, and even hug a giant unicorn!
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Popular Media Features
This wonderful Philippines attraction is not also the talk of the town but can also be seen on top media websites and magazines like the New York Post, UNILAD, Entrepreneur Philippines, Cosmopolitan, and more!
Exciting Packages
Sunset Party Packages
Chase the sunset while having the greatest party ever! Choose from their different sunset party packages like the Pink Sunset, Purple Sunset, and Sun Up To Sun Down Package.
Enjoy these party packages with free mascot appearance. Each sunset party package requires a minimum of 25 persons per booking and all rates are VAT exclusive.
Birthday Party
Want to celebrate your birthday on the beach? Go for their birthday party package for only Php 10,999. Anyone, young and old, can celebrate their birthday at Subic Inflatable Island.
Christmas Unli Beer-BQ
While others are celebrating a cold winter Christmas, you can turn things up by having the best tropical Christmas of your life. Avail one of their three packages to enjoy unlimited BBQ and other perks.
- Package A = PHP999 (unlimited BBQ, half day play pass, and team building)
- Package B = PHP1,499 (unlimited BBQ, unlimited beer / mobile pass, half day play pass, team building)
- Package C = PHP1,799 (unlimited BBQ, unlimited beer / mobile bar, whole day play pass, team building, AM/PM snacks)
Dress code
The fun in this inflatable playground won't stop if you dress accordingly for safety measures. You can wear your favourite swimsuit, rash guards, or surfing shorts. Don't forget to get your safety vest before entering the playground, though.
How to get there?
Let this Philippines travel guide direct you to this paradise!
Travel via bus:
- Ride a bus to Olongapo at any Victory Liner Terminal (Caloocan, Cubao, or Pasay).
- From Olongapo terminal, find the blue jeep terminal near Chow King restaurant and tell the driver to drop you at Halfmoon beach.
- You will find signage leading you to The Inflatable Island.
Travel via private car:
If you don't want to go through the hassle of looking for the bus terminal, you can hire your own private car and let the driver bring you to the Inflatable Island. Travel 141 will be launching its international car rental services soon for your travel convenience. Subscribe to our newsletter below to get more updates!
Want to know more activities in the Philippines? Check out other things to do in the Philippines with our Philippines travel guide!
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- Philippines Travel Guide: Must-Visit Islands Aside From Boracay
- Davao Travel Guide: What To Expect in One of The Philippines' Best Cities
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What does 'Man Friday' mean?
From 'Robinson Crusoe', a 'Man Friday' refers to an assistant or companion, usually a capable one. The common feminine equivalent is 'Girl Friday'. (Also, 'right-hand man'. )
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Report: Treatment of US suspects at home mirrors that of terror suspects in military custody
Larisa Alexandrovna
Thursday July 13, 2006
Human Rights advocates see discrepancies between the official US Government account and a non-government organization (NGO) shadow report, and cite disturbing examples of human rights abuses that have gone unchecked within the US and unreported by the official government report to the UN Human Rights Committee.
Included in the shadow report are several examples of police brutality and prisoner abuse and torture that not only violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Conventions against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment (CAT), but also the United States Constitution.
The USG official report and the shadow report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee will be discussed at hearings scheduled to begin on July 17, in Geneva, Switzerland.
The committee holds hearings every four years to review the compliance status of member nations who are signatories to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) -one of the two treatises that together make up what is commonly referred to as the International Bill of Rights. The US signed and ratified the treaty in 1992.
Following up on a RAW STORY article describing a 456-page shadow report by a coalition of 142 US nonprofits, some coalition member groups have now provided a list of discrepancies between the official State Department report and the extensive shadow report presented to the Human Rights Committee.
A shadow report is an NGO rebuttal to the official State presentation.
One of the key sections of this report deals specifically with prisoner abuse and torture within the United States and of United States citizens by authority figures. While disturbing in and of themselves, the cases presented by the shadow report as examples of ICCPR and CAT violations also show troubling similarities between detainee abuse allegations in US military prisons around the world and US domestic prisons.
Of the several examples cited, one of the most egregious is what has come to be known as the Burge torture cases in Chicago.
According to New York City civil rights attorney Andrea Ritchie, who has worked with Incite! Woman of Color Against Violence and authored the prisoner abuse section of the NGO shadow report, the Burge torture claims are prime examples of the extent of the alleged human rights violations and police brutality.
Police Commander Jon Burge and homicide detectives of Areas 2 and 3 Police Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, were charged with torturing nearly 200 African American men between 1972-1991. Admissions by detectives, eye-witness accounts and other evidence have indicated that Burge and his men systematically tortured individuals during interrogations, [and] also proves that officers throughout the chain of command were aware of the torture and condoned its practice, Ritchie quoted in a summary of the case she provided to RAW STORY.
Evidence provided in the Burge cases paint a picture not unlike what has emerged from the Abu Ghraib scandal, or allegations relating to abuse by US authorities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and other US detention facilities in the Middle-East.
The techniques detailed in the Chicago torture cases included electrically shocking mens genitals, ears and lips with a cattle prod or an electric shock box, suffocating individuals with plastic bags, mock executions, and beatings with telephone books and rubber hoses, according to court documents.
No one has been convicted in any of these cases because of the statue of limitations. Some have even been promoted, with the exception of Burge, who was fired but continues to receive a police pension despite the confirmation by internal investigations of horrific atrocities committed against African American men under his care.
An internal report prepared by the city of Chicago confirms accounts of prisoner confessions having been elicited by torture. Subsequent judicial reviews of the 193 known cases have found that Burge and his detectives violated Article I of the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment, (Hinton v. Uchtman, 395 F 3d 810, 822-23 [7th Cir. 2005]).
Despite this, Ritchie points out that not a single officer or member of the chain of command has been prosecuted for acts of torture or the conspiracy to obstruct justice required to cover up these crimes. In fact, most of the officers involved have never been sanctioned in any manner whatsoever.
While Burge was ultimately fired from the Chicago Police Department in February of 1993 based on his abuse of Andrew Wilson, other co-conspirators continue to have access to prisoners within the Chicago prison system.
Many of the victims, however, remain incarcerated even though their confessions were elicited illegally both under federal law as well as in violation of CAT, including Article 15.
The shadow report alleges that the U.S. government is in violation of Article II of CAT, having thus far failed to take appropriate measures to stop police brutality and torture of prisoners within the United States. In addition, the UN has repeatedly and falsely been told by the US government that allegations of torture are investigated and appropriately prosecuted immediately.
In the official government report submitted to the U.N Human Rights Committee, there are two examples cited with regard to Chicago, both pointing to cases where defendants successfully sued authorities. Yet there is no mention of the ongoing Burge torture scandal.
The final report on the Burge cases, after twenty years of abuse and close to ten years of litigation, is expected to be released to the public at the end of this month, after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that no part of the report would be redacted.
Ritchie says that the Burge torture cases are a pretty good example of where the US government says it is doing one thing, namely prosecuting anyone who an investigation reveals has violated someone's human rights, but is doing quite another - i.e. not doing anything about police brutality and abuse.
Another example cited in the shadow report is the use of TASERs by law enforcement, which, when unregulated, can be abused to create a situation in violation of the CAT, even though it may in fact be permissible under U.S. law.
On May 5, the US presented to the UN Committee Against Torture its case on the use of TASERs, asserting that the Justice Department was working to develop standards for law enforcement, and was conducting research into known issues and safety in regard to TASER use.
According to Ritchie and other human rights advocates and groups, the NGOs met with officials from DOJ the very next day to inquire about specifics of the standards that were being implemented. The DOJ officials, however, were unable to cite any examples, and according to Ritchie, wondered aloud if they were even written down anywhere.
The US has made the case that using TASERS reduces using other methods of force, specifically deadly force, and is in fact saving lives. Yet when questioned by the NGOs, the DOJ was unable to produce any data to support their assertions.
The shadow report counters the governments assertion by pointing out that in 77% of cases, TASERs are used to subdue people who are unarmed and post no threat. Citing extensive research in the shadow report, the NGOs point to over 150 deaths in the last five years that have resulted when local law enforcement used TASERs to subdue their victims.
Again, the use of TASERs on suspects shows a disturbing trend of disregard for human rights not only in domestic cases, but has also now emerged as a form of alleged abuse in military prisons such as Abu Ghraib.
This similarity was not missed by the UN Committee during the CAT hearings, where members noted what appeared to be common abuse techniques, specifically in areas of interrogation, comparing the use of electro shock weapons used at military facilities and the use of TASERs domestically.
Ritchie points out that the TASER issue as presented in the shadow report not only serve as examples of abuse, but also counter statements made by the USG that appear to be contrary to known research and statistics. The U.S. government's response," Ritchie says, that, "basically, they say they save lives even though they've killed over 150 people in the last few years, and that they can't regulate local law enforcement agencies - is not true.
Other areas covered in the shadow report include immigration, child protection, the death penalty, and many other areas where human rights advocates believe excessive abuse and violations of international treatise not only happen abroad, but also occur - and violate basic human rights - within the United States. Furthermore, many of the NGO advocates point out that the U.S Constitution, on which the international treatise are based, prohibits many of the human rights abuses already.
The UN Human Rights Committee hearings begin on July 17. The final report is scheduled to be released on July 28.


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Team Knotstory wishes you a very colorful and a Happy Holi! We love Holi and the colors and We wish you all the colors and happiness in life 😀 In some regions of the country the First Holi of a newly married couple is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm. They party and have a havan at home. So if any newly married couples reading this post special wishes to you guys and have a great married life ahead! There is already so much everyone knows about the festival that I though I might skip the gyaan darshan this time. So have fun and be careful with the colors 😀
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Happy holi to you too 😀
What you say to the newly married couples who don't have the culture to play first holi together. 🙁
Happy Holi to you too dear! 🙂


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Scented Tealights (Set of 4)
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Home › Forums › Discussions › Support Portal › Creating Rules › Reply To: Creating Rules
December 6, 2007 at 6:45 am #6502
@SerpentFly wrote:
This rule alows incoming connections (in case of TCP protocol) on the specified port. So it is applicable to both incoming and outgoing packets.
I noticed you said "in case of TCP protocol"…
So, let me see if i got it:
If using TCP protocol, this rule will allow incoming and outgoing trafic.
But what if i need the same kind of rule (incoming and outgoing) on the same port with UDP protocol? The rule would be the same?
Or do i need one rule to alow incoming and another to alow outgoing trafic on the same port?


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This week I re-entered the Hell that is soft play. A nightmare I thought we'd grown out of. It was every bit as hellish as always, only they must have known I was coming and imposed a 'screamy kids only' rule.
Needless to say I don't miss soft play at all. There are things though, from the pre-school days, that at the time drove me mad and I now really miss. Things I thought I'd be glad to see the back of but weirdly now the little one is older I find myself getting nostalgic about. Cbeebies of course goes without saying. I mean Topsy and Tim, how are those guys doing? There are others too.
Reading the same story a million times a day
At the time I must confess to hiding We're going on a bear hunt on more that one occasion when I just didn't have another swish swash in me. A similar fate befell Room on the Broom. Though that was only because similarities kept being pointed out between mummy and the lady with 'long ginger hair which she wore in a plait'
Nowadays I'm lucky if I get to do the reading. Littlest girl insists on reading to me now, even at bedtime she'll only allow us to read a page each,it's really lovely hearing her read but I miss the bear hunt.
The non stop questions
Why? Why? Why?
The sound track to any parent of pre-schoolers life. It makes your brain hurt. Sometimes I used to make up answers to save time. I thought I'd be glad to say good riddance to that era.
Now though small girl can Google along with the rest of us. Occasionally she'll ask what my fave chocolate is or what baby animal is the cutest. No one ever asks the big questions of the 4 year old though. "If we were a family of cats do you think we'd still watch Strictly?" remains my personal favourite.
Playing dress up
We've all wandered around Asda catching the eye of smiling strangers until we realise that we're still wearing a tiara (we have haven't we?) Dress up was one of little girls favourite things to do. Yes there were times when the living room was covered in glitter (fairy dust) and I couldn't wait for less messy play.
Now though I'm not allowed to join the in the dress up. We went to Singalonga Frozen earlier in the year at the theatre. Little one looked fabulous dressed as Elsa. My 'Coronation Anna' dress remains in the wardrobe as I was forbidden from wearing it.
I KNOW!!! She's a spoilt, irritating, condescending, patronising know all. Her dysfunctional family are no better ( I'd bet my last pound daddy pig was knocking off Miss Rabbit on the side) Now Peppa has been taken away though, I miss them all. I miss being irritated by her. I miss wondering why they made episodes so short you barely had the time to put the kettle on before they'd ended. I miss making up the after the watershed version about the parents.
The children all getting older is nice, watching them grow and become more independent is fantastic. Just sometimes though, I yearn for snuggling under a blanket with a rusk and Bear Hunt!
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Series 10
The Big Book of Amazing Cakes
The Big Book of Amazing Cakes brings the magic of The Great British Bake Off to your kitchen with easy-to-follow recipes for every shape, size and delicious flavour of cake you can imagine.
Featuring the very best cakes from inside the Bake Off tent, alongside much-loved family favourites, stunning showstoppers and classic bakes, the book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for decorating.
From simple sponges to spectacular celebration cakes, aspiring star bakers will have everything they need to create the perfect bake for any occasion.


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Director Sherri Metz will present "Noir Suspicions" by David Landau this April and once again she's looking for a murderous dose of local talent.
Four men and three women are required for the show The New York Times calls "Embroiling."
In this hard-boiled comic mystery sequel to the ever-popular Murder at Cafe Noir, ex-private eye Rick Archer is now the confused manager of Cafe Noir on the island of Mustique.
He is confronted with a corpse on the dock, a mysterious femme fatale, a French blackmailer and a businessman who wants both the cafe and the woman.
Rick is arrested after the blackmailer is murdered in his club. It is up to the audience to convince the magistrate of his innocence.
A tribute to Casablanca, with many references to the classic movie, Noir Suspicions is guaranteed to delight audiences whether or not they are familiar with Murder at Cafe Noir.
Character Descriptions:
Richard Archer – ex-private detective, now half owner of the Cafe Noir. His partner and girlfriend is…
Sheila Wonderly – ex-call girl, now the other half owner of the Cafe Noir.
Anthony Cairo – a dealer in the black market, and hiding out from some smugglers he double-crossed.
Deputy Inspector Rigfield – of the St. Vincent Police. He hates the Cafe Noir and has longed to close it down and get himself a promotion to full inspector.
Ingrid Laszlo – a desperate woman being blackmailed.
Sidney FerrariI – the British owner of the Blue Parrot Resort and Condos on Tobago Cay and one of the Carribean's wealthiest developers.
Claudette Ponte – a French blackmailer, known as Nurse Nightshade because of her expertise with poisons.
Judge Kock – a magistrate from St. Vincent and regular at the Cafe Noir.
Renault – a taxi driver and member of the radical French Liberte party.
Auditions will happen on February 11 (2-4 p.m.) and 12 (7-9 p.m.) at the Art Loft at 171 W. First St. in Oswego. Please be prepared to read from the script.
Noir Suspicions will run in late April as part of the Quality Inn & Suites Theatre Series, the Eis House Theatre Series and The Barnes Hiscock Theatre Series! Log on to dujourcny.com for more info and tickets.


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How To Get Your "Heaven On Earth" Energy, the 5th Phase of ascension?
The Heaven on Earth energy bundle (the homeopathic energies of the 40 bad feelings) infused in water contains the antidote for all the bad feelings, all the character flaws, all the selfishness you can have. It is a one-command energy download, coming straight from Source.
You need to be connected to Source on the second level to be able to get it. Not connected? Nothing happens. You can repeat the words till you get blue in the face, nothing will happen.
Why? By connecting to Source you communicate to Source that you are ready and willing to get it.
How often does this energy need to destroy the bad feelings, the resulting diseases and the character flaws? Four times a day.
Will you have any side-effects? Probably. Like any healing worth its name, there will be symptoms you can call healing symptoms. The most noticeable side-effect is that your character flaws will run you for a few days after you start. Maybe longer. Sometimes physical symptoms also happen, especially if you have a physical ailment: expect mild stomach or respiratory issues to come up, they will be mild and go away without any over the counter medicine. Taking medication will show no trust to Source… just drink lots of fluids, rest and sleep more than usual. Allow the released emotional toxins to clear.
It's a good idea to come to connection and healing meditation webinars to connect together, and benefit from the increased energy of the group.
A group, connecting, counts as one person, but the energy downloaded is exponential. Why? I don't know.
If you can't make it to the webinars, get some friends to come to a connection call and learn how to connect, and form a meditation group of your own locally or on the phone: works just as well.
It's easy to get the Heaven On Earth energy bundle, and you don't necessarily need me past training you to connect to Source on the second level. To date no person has been able to connect on their own, no matter how intelligent they were, so you need to come to a connection call. Can't make it to a Saturday call? I'll add more occasions to connect as soon as enough people request it.
How do you get it… let me count the ways… lol
- You come to a connection class, learn how to connect to Source, and I teach you how to get the Heaven on earth H.O.E. on your own, and I also give it to you while you are on the webinar.
- Order your Bach flower remedy and it will come in the mail, ready for consumption (order form is in the sidebar to the right).
- Get a bottle of brandy and pure water mixed half and half, and come to a healing meditation webinar. I'll infuse the energy in your bottle and then you can use it exactly as if I had shipped it to you. You need to wrap your hands around the bottle, so one bottle per infusion or it won't work.If you are a recovering alcoholic, or your religion doesn't allow you alcohol, you can infuse a gallon of water, and just come to every call with your gallon of water. you can bring unopened gallon bottles and they will last you a long time. The purpose of the alcohol is to keep the water fresh.
The way you use the alcoholic mix is you splash a teaspoon worth into your daily drinking water and you drink it throughout the day
You can also put the alcoholic mix in your hot tea: the hot tea will evaporate the alcohol and you will have consumed only the energy. That is the purpose, the alcohol is just a preservative.
- Connect to Source on the second level and say "Heaven on Earth" and the energy bundle downloads to you.
That's it. So do I make money? I probably don't. Not on this…
If and when the frequent use of this energy bundle releases your entrapped desire and commitment to your growth, then you'll need guidance on how to do your soul correction.
1% of humanity is willing to change. If you are part of the 1% you'll want to learn that. If you are part of the 99%, you'll be satisfied with just getting the energy and well-being that comes from using the H.O.E.
Although I want to make money as much as the next person, this is not going to make me much money, drips here, drips there.
Luckily, I have other sources of income. This, bringing about the Original Design and Heaven on Earth, I do because this is my soul's purpose.


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Nevakar & Endo Enter Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Multiple 505(b)(2) Injectable Products
Nevakar Inc. recently announced it entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Endo International plc's subsidiary, Endo Ventures Limited, for the development of five differentiated, sterile injectable products in the US and Canada. Pursuant to the agreement, Nevakar will develop and seek US FDA approval for these products, and Endo's Par Pharmaceutical Sterile Products division will launch and distribute the products upon approval.
"We are pleased to establish this partnership with Endo, a respected pharmaceutical company with a significant and growing presence in sterile and critical care products. This agreement validates Nevakar's strong pipeline and business model and furthers our mission to develop innovative pharmaceutical products that improve patient care and quality of life," said Navneet Puri, PhD, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nevakar.
"This important strategic initiative provides us with products that align well with our goal of expanding our sterile injectables business and adding more complex 505(b)(2) products into our pipeline. If approved, these drugs will benefit patients by providing new treatment options in the hospital and critical care environment," added Paul Campanelli, President and CEO of Endo. "We look forward to once again working with Dr. Navneet Puri and the Nevakar team to bring these products to market."
Par Pharmaceutical currently markets several products that were developed by InnoPharma, a company which was also founded by Dr. Navneet Puri and subsequently sold to Pfizer in 2014.
Nevakar Inc. is growing as a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with an extensive portfolio of products in the ophthalmic and injectable areas. Founded in 2015, and headquartered in Bridgewater NJ, the company is focused on developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet medical needs, thereby improving patient care and quality of life. Nevakar utilizes the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, along with its proven expertise in the development of novel and proprietary sterile pharmaceutical products to identify, develop, and obtain regulatory approval for its products. Additional information is available at www.nevakar.com.
Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) is a highly focused generics and specialty branded pharmaceutical company delivering quality medicines to patients in need through excellence in development, manufacturing and commercialization. Endo has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in Malvern, PA. Learn more at www.endo.com.
Par Pharmaceutical, headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, NY, develops, manufactures and markets safe, innovative and cost-effective generic pharmaceutical products that help improve patient quality of life. Par, among the top leaders in the U.S. generics industry, possesses a portfolio that includes sterile injectables, alternative dosage forms and many other differentiated products. Par is advancing a research and development (R&D) pipeline of approximately 200 potential new products. Par is an operating company of Endo International plc. Learn more at www.parpharm.com.
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The IST/OCIO staff evaluation review season occurs each year from May to August. During this time, your supervisor will provide you with a performance evaluation to give you direct feedback on job performance and to provide goals and objectives for the next review period. Annual reviews cover the period from July 1 to June 30 each year. This year, we are also participating in the Performance Management Campus Pilot Program for all non-represented staff. You can find more information here: Berkeley Achieve (please note that this website is currently being updated).
Preparing For Your Review
The Human Resources website has information and tips on how to prepare for your performance review.
Process & Forms
IST/OCIO non-represented staff is required to use the Online Performance Evaluation Form and in addition, we will also use the Achieve Online Conversation Tool as part of the pilot program. For represented staff, please continue to use the form approved by the bargaining units: Represented Evaluation 2.
To make this process more meaningful and to facilitate a candid discussion with your supervisor, staff are encouraged to complete a self-evaluation and follow tips to help prepare for your review:
- Non-represented staff - If your position is not represented by a union, there are self-assessment review forms available. Please talk to your supervisor about which of these self-assessment forms to use.
- Union represented staff - If your position is represented by a union, please see your supervisor for a copy of your evaluation form, which includes the job duties and competencies for your position that you will be evaluated on. You can use any of the represented evaluation forms for your self-assessment.
A performance review schedule is shared each year with IST/OCIO managers in preparation for the annual review cycle.
Contact and Support
If you need further assistance with any phase of the performance management process, please contact our HR Manager, Naseem Ghaffari (firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Ash is one of the woods available to the player in TerraFirmaCraft. Ash is a hardwood and, in real life, is often used to make bows and guitar bodies. The texture of the tree is a reddish brown color, the leaves are green, and the sapling is grey and green with bright green tips.
The wood of the tree can be made into planks via a metal saw.
These planks can then be used to create any item or block which requires wooden planks. When creating an item / block with planks, the recipe is not plank type specific (except for tool racks and doors). You can, for example, create chests, stairs, and signs out of different types of wood.
- Easy to break
- Medium burn length
- Medium / high burn temperature
- Medium growth speed
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