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India for Green Technology
As all nations from round the globe join hands to celebrate the World Environment Day, India continues to vouch for clean technology.Mridu Chopra writes more on World Environment Day 2011...india Updated: Jun 04, 2011, 21:43 IST
United Nations has declared the year 2011 as the 'International Year of Forests'. This year on World Environment Day the UN will reinforce this global concern with the official tagline — Forests: Nature at Your Service.
Today we truly need technologies, which run on green technology systems. India has initiated several projects on the lines of green technology to save the environment. On February 22, 2011, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced that India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is fast moving towards a green economy.
It will be for the first time that India will host World Environment Day 2011 (WED) on June 5, 2011 in New Delhi. The theme of this year is 'Forests: Nature at Your Service' and it emphasises the intrinsic link between quality of life and the health of forests and ecosystems.
During the event, the 11th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will be held. It marks the beginning of an international decade for bio-diversity. It also proves India's commitment towards biomass economy.
Two of India's most prominent cities — Delhi and Mumbai — are the venues for this year's global celebration of the environment. A myriad of activities will be organised to create awareness among masses regarding conservation of the environment. In order to conserve ecosystem, Government of India has initiated projects, which will keep track of the nation's bio-diversity parks and other natural resources.
Emphasis will be laid to make people aware about how individual actions can have an impact, with a variety of activities ranging from tree-plantation drives to community clean-ups, car-free days, photo competitions on forests, bird-watching trips, city park clean-up initiatives, exhibits, green competitions, nationwide green campaigns and much more.
The Government of India is actively introducing programmes, which will ensure a clean environment for its people. India has also launched a Compensatory Afforestation Programme under which any diversion of public forests for non-forestry purposes is compensated through afforestation in degraded or non-forested areas.
For this programme, a body has been formed by the Central government to make environment conservation projects a success. India is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
However, India still continues to be the front runner in generating green technology. Amid all the discussions on green technologies, the Government of India has recently decided to conduct an assessment of the impact of GDP growth on ecology using Green Accounting System.
India is currently planning one of the largest green energy projects that will generate 20,000 MW of solar power and 3,000 MW from wind farms on 50,000 acres in Karnataka.
The first phase of the US$50 billion project will start in the year 2012.
This is underlined by India's introduction of the Clean Energy Fund into its national budget, which provides subsidies for green technology and has been the basis for a National Action Plan on Climate Change, which sets specific targets on issues such as energy efficiency and sustaining the Himalayan eco-system.


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IANS , New Delhi | Updated: February 02, 2015 16:31 IST
India is emerging as one of the fastest growing markets for olive oil, largely due to rising cases of diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases.
Imports of olive oil in India surged by 66 percent to 11,916.76 tonnes in the financial year ended March 31, 2013, according to Indian Olive Association data.
"Main driving factor for olive oil demands in India is health-related problems like increasing cases of diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases," V N Dalmia, president of the Indian Olive Association, told IANS.
He said in 2012-13, growth in import of olive oil was the highest in India among the major economies, followed by Japan with 29 percent, China 17 percent and Brazil 16 percent.
Olive oil is considered good for health as it contains low saturated fat and high percentage of mono-unsaturated fat that help in reducing the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and hypertension. In addition, the high anti-oxidants in olive oil fight cancer and increase life expectancy.
Dalmia said rising purchasing power and growing awareness among common people have boosted demands for olive oil, mainly in urban areas.
Imports of olive oil have increased sharply in India in the past few years. It had jumped by 42 percent in 2011-12 and by 49 percent in the previous year.
Dalmia said imports surged by 66.36 percent in 2012-13 year-on-year, which is a record high.
Imports have jumped despite a sharp jump in prices. "Prices of olive oil have jumped by almost 40 percent in producing countries. It is now at a record high," said Dalmia, who is also chairman of Dalmia Continental, one of the biggest importers of olive oil in India.


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Nov 6, 2013
Today on the podcast, Michael Covel speaks with Vernon Smith. Smith is a professor of economics at Chapman University in Orange, CA. He also shared the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Daniel Kahneman. Covel and Smith discuss bubbles; some of Smith's early experiments; how "we're all born traders"; early "ah ha" moments; early science and engineering beginnings; upsetting the conventional economics "apple cart"; the difference between "hamburgers and haircuts" and the other 25% of goods; Smith's experience bringing Chicago traders in to lab experiments; how we see the dotcom bubble, spring of 2003, and the real estate bubble today; differences between housing bubbles and stock market bubbles; understanding why bubbles happen; liberty; views on Adam Smith; and Smith's idealogical journey from socialist to his libertarian leanings today. Want a free trend following DVD: trendfollowing.com/win.


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(CNN) — President Barack Obama will continue his battleground swing next week, hitting Wisconsin, Ohio and Colorado, his campaign announced Friday.
The president will travel to Colorado Springs and Green Bay on Tuesday before heading to Ohio later that night. The following day, Obama is scheduled to speak at events in Cincinnati and Akron, Ohio.
His Tuesday-Wednesday blitz will come after a busy day on Monday, when the president campaigns with former President Bill Clinton in Florida, Ohio and Virginia.
All in all, Obama will set foot in five swing states within the first three week days. Each state is considered a "toss-up" on CNN's Electoral Map and highly contested territory in the final 11 days of the 2012 presidential race.
One could argue the schedule is not nearly as grueling as the multi-state tour the president took this week, when he traveled to six states within two days, making his case for a second term.
CNN's Ashley Killough contributed to this report.


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CD Torrevieja 3 – 3 CD Montesinos
Patience is a virtue, and so it has proven for Torry manager Pedreño. The wily old fox has refused to rush into assembling an almost total rebuilt of his squad, an understandable priority over arranging pre-season friendlies.
Against near neighbours CD Montesinos at Nelson Mandela Stadium, they showed their fans glimpses of what to expect next season, when they embark on what will hopefully prove to be a successful season back in the Preferente Division. A minutes silence for the victims of the horrific Catalonia tragedy preceded the kick off.
Ex Hercules and Alvira man Jorge Beltran had a short stint at Torry last season, but took only 12 mins before getting on the score sheet to add to the goal he notched up previously.
In a real see-saw match, the visitors equalized on the half hour mark, before Manu Amores (enjoying his 3rd stint at the club) put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half time. As per normal, Pedreño elected to make wholesale 2nd half substitutions, allowing Montesinos to equalize on 47 then go ahead on 56 mins. Manu Amores enssured that his 62nd min equalizer gave the game a fair scoreline, this considering that his team mates are obviously lacking in match fitness.
Torry line up – Mauro, Vicente, Mario, Zaragoza, Verdu, Ramiro, Manu Amores, Dani Salazar, Eric, Beltran, Santos.
Next Saturday at Ikomer Stadium (check out website for ko time), Torry take on Horadada in their second warm up match for the new season.


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Upstream M&A activity soars 250 percent in Q2
Wheeling and dealing in the nation's oil patch came roaring back in the third quarter, according to a report released by Drillinginfo.
Drillinginfo reported U.S. oil and gas M&A activity leaped 250 percent over the second quarter and broke all quarterly records dating back to the fourth quarter of 2012. Drillinginfo put the final third quarter tally at $32 billion, up from $9.1 billion in the second quarter.
Accounting for more than a third of that total was Diamondback Energy's $9.2 billion acquisition of Energen Resources, the second highest behind Concho Resources' $9.5 billion purchase of RSP Permian in the first quarter. Also contributing to the Permian Basin portion of the tally was BP's $10.5 billion acquisition of a portion of BHP's U.S. onshore portfolio, including BHP's shale holdings in the Permian, Eagle Ford and Haynesville.
OIL REPORT: Independents may need 'to let go'
"We do believe this is a continuation of a trend," Brian Lidsky, Drillinginfo senior director, said in a phone interview from his Houston office.
Lidsky said there were 16 deals of more than $1 billion each involving Permian operators – including EOG Resources buying Yates Petroleum, Noble Energy buying Clayton Williams Energy and ExxonMobil buying the Bass family of companies. The acquisitions totaled $51 billion.
"Certainly, there's a trend of large companies wanting to upgrade their portfolios," he said. Royal Dutch Shell is an example of a large company looking to expand its Permian portfolio, having lost out to BP in the contest for BHP's shale portfolio, he said.
"It's well-known with regard to BHP that Shell was very interested in that package. It's a logical conclusion that Shell probably has the desire to do a deal and expand its presence in the Permian Basin," he said.
The most interesting development in the third quarter was the outstanding land sale held by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico, Lidsky said. That could drive further M&A activity, he said.
"(With) Devon showing outstanding results in the New Mexico portion of the Delaware, this land sale was further affirmation that portion of the Permian is a very desirable area to grow a portfolio," Lidsky said.
Wall Street's "show me the cash" mood will drive further consolidation over the next six to 12 months because it favors larger companies with the size and scale to deploy technology and drive efficiency gains, he said.
"Fundamentally, there are still quite a number of small to mid-cap players within the Permian Basin, and you certainly have larger companies in the Permian Basin. As various benches of rocks get proved up, companies that are large can benefit from their organization and size to develop these resources."
READ MORE: Dallas Fed survey: Energy sector momentum continued in Q3
Wall Street's pressure on small and mid-cap companies to create value by drilling and completing wells challenges these companies because it takes time to reach a cash flow positive balance, he said.
When the smaller companies that were at the forefront of the shale plays shift into development mode, "size matters. That's where size and scale is an advantage for the larger companies. There are a number of small to mid-cap companies with good positions who are not necessarily being rewarded for those positions due to their size," he said.
He listed as examples Laredo Petroleum, active in the Midland Basin, and Jagged Peak Energy, PDC and Carrizo in the Delaware Basin, which have attractive portfolios but not the size or structure to fully develop them.
He said that doesn't mean there isn't a place for established, smaller companies like Endeavor Energy Resources or CrownQuest Operating.
"The Permian Basin is the leader among the world in resources to be developed," Lidsky said. "As these companies drill daily, new benches are being extended, new areas are opening up. There is a place for smaller companies. They will deploy their capital in areas where they believe they can further delineate benches or outlines of a play. We see that as they move up the Central Basin Platform, which is a little more unproven. With their expertise, there is a place for them to play."
With the Permian's takeaway capacity sharply constrained, Lidsky said a number of companies are drilling but not completing wells, which could be a capital expenditure target in the near future.
OIL REPORT: Texas Alliance to sponsor of Texas Permian Basin Petroleum Index
"There is a rapidly growing inventory of drilled, uncompleted wells in the Permian Basin. In August, a record number of DUCs were drilled, at a rate of seven a day," Lidsky said. "The number now is at 3,630 DUCs in the Permian Basin. That's clearly a function of pipeline takeaway constrains short-term. Pipe is on the way, and within a year there will be more takeaway capacity. I expect capital dollars to turn their attention to that inventory of DUCs."
Though there have been 16 Permian-focused deals of $1 billion or more, Lidsky said there are a number of large companies that have not yet made major acquisitions, including Pioneer Natural Resources, Apache Corp., Devon Energy, WPX Energy and Cimarex Energy.
Another reason he expects continued M&A activity is the more than $30 billion in quality assets on the market, not to mention the more than $15 billion of private equity looking for rapid deployment.
Lidsky does expect more deals along the lines of Concho-RSP or Diamondback-Energen -- not necessarily to the tune of $9 billion, he said, but more along the lines of $4 billion to $5 billion.
Mella McEwen is the Oil Editor and covers the latest business and energy news. You can read more from her email@example.com|


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The result of collaboration between M2Film and Randers Tegl, this image ad was produced for the Northern European market with the purpose of bringing attention to the classic tile's natural qualities.
Chosen for this one purpose
The ad is poetically constructed as a first-person narrative told from the perspective of the tiles. The tiles' voice-over is combined with exquisite visuals in order to emphasize their close connection to nature and their one true purpose: Protecting us.
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It has been a while since my nephew Matt Parker has been featured here. I know we have seen him on JohngysBeat.com in his role as Contributor Extraordinaire, but today he is appearing as a commoner meeting a celebrity.
Matt is usually an easy going guy. I have never seen him irate nor have I ever seen him make anyone irate. So exactly what did he do to anger the wookie known as Chewbacca?
My take is that Chewie saw a JohngysBeat.com shirt and naturally wanted one. Matt obviously did not have an extra one on him (nor do we even have 4XLT shirts). Chewie does not take disappointment well.
Of course, as Matt's uncle, I diffused the situation...eventually, but not before snapping this picture for historical purposes.
Matt Parker and Chewbacca in Novi, MI-May 2012.


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The Bering 55 is the first model of this fairly young US company, which today has a line up of seven more models, most of which are still in project stages. Measuring over sixteen meters the first Bering, this 55 gathered the attention of many yachtsman around the world for its heavy steel construction, which makes it a serious global passage maker even in this not so large size. Hull one of the Bering 55 featured a two cabins layout, with the space for the third cabin used as an office. In this layout the owners room is located to fore ship. The main deck offers a standard split level area with a welcoming relaxing lounging entrance, and a raised saloon area having more working areas; galley, pilot house, and a dinette. Standard power is from a single Cummins 285hp which gives a 9.8 knots max speed, and a cruise of 8 which delivers a 3000 nautical miles range. A supplemental emergency wing engine is available as optional.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.8 m (55ft)
Hull Length - 15.5 m
Waterline Length - 15.2 m
Beam - 5.5 m
Draft - 1.8 m
Displacement - 60 t
Fuel Capacity - 8800 l
Water Capacity - 2000 lAccommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engine - 1 x Cummins QSL9 285hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 9 knots max, 8 knots cruise
Range - 3000 nm at 8 knots cruise and single Cummins 285hp choice
Construction - mild steel A316, coated in Alexseal, Awlgrip, or Dupont choice paint
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Bomb squads from around Middle Tennessee gave students from all 7 CMCSS middle schools a chance to use their robots to compete in this year's Robot Rodeo. The students controlled the robots and did their best to complete 7 different challenges.
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Practitioner Skills
Here is an article I wrote on five practitioner skills. I originally learned these from my teachers, Anna & John Chitty. They are some of the most useful basic skills that are, unfortunately, missing from most healing art educations. These skills are powerfully effective for the new and seasoned practitioner. These skills take you step by step through the essential pillars in fostering a potent space of healing. At the end there is a section especially suited to practitioners who use differential diagnosis, such as Chinese medicine practitioners, as a part of their tradition.
These "practitioner skills" could as easily be called life skills and applied by anyone, practitioner or not. If you ever find that you ever feel lost in the treatment room, or in life, read this!
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A Republican Congresswoman from Tennessee has stated that she intends to bring legislation to the House requiring that the Library of Congress retain the subject headings "alien" and "illegal alien" because changing them to "immigrant" and "undocumented immigrant" is legally and factually untrue. (Don't ask me to explain that statement as I can't.) The report went on at length about using the term illegal since that is what they are. She is against the movement to be politically correct in this situation. The bill was introduced as H.R. 4926 and was referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It may not go any further but we'll keep our eyes on it and see what happens.
Your tax dollars at work!


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When I transferred to a four-year college I had very few people that I knew, but then there was Jenna, who also transferred. She was an English major and I was a psychology major. My senior year I took an Outdoor Writing course with Jenna (my senior year being the best). She was working on writings that I as well enjoy. We became close and soon I was walking all over the University city to get fresh air with this petite and friendly blonde named Jenna. During winter breaks we would meet up for Starbucks and walk to a close by Reserve. And when the weather was hot, we'd walk downtown for soft-served ice cream! College was easier with someone who had the same career interests. She inspired me to create my own blog because of the amazing blog she has, The Jenna Devin Blog. With her inspiration and the help of my intuition, I wrote my first novel and learned what I truly love to do.
Today is Jenna's birthday, and I would like to thank her for the great college experience. She is a true sweetheart that deserves the best. Today, I wish her a happy birthday! In honor of her birthday, Jenna is giving away her book, Reflections on Life From an Optimistic Romantic, for free in the Kindle version. She writes short stories, poems, and does photography. She is currently writing and searching for a career in editing. She is one true friend and I'm thankful to have had her in my college life.
Happy Birthday Jenna!


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Cormac McCarthy is back in the saddle again.
Though the first film based one of the writer's novels — 2000's "All the Pretty Horses" — suffered critically and commercially, the author's work is again riding high in Hollywood.
The Coen brothers' adaptation of McCarthy's neo-Western "No Country for Old Men" opens wide next month, hot on the spurs of two timely Westerns not of McCarthy's pen, "3:10 to Yuma" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford."
And two more McCarthy films are on the horizon for 2009. Scott Rudin is set to produce the period "Blood Meridian" for director Ridley Scott; while Mark Cuban's 2929 productions will pave popular postapocalyptic Pulitzer-winner "The Road" for John Hillcoat, whose last film, the Oz-set oater "The Proposition" had a distinctly McCarthyish feel.
Of course, for popular attention it doesn't hurt to have Oprah Winfrey in your corner.
While the hermetic novelist typically goes for years between interviews, he checked in for a June 5 chat with Winfrey in conjunction with the host's selection of "The Road" for her book club.
The pic and interview, natch, resulted in a big boost in McCarthy readership: the paperback saw an initial print run of 950,000 copies in March when Oprah announced the choice, and has been back to press 13 times since.


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I've done it twice before. the first time was way back in 2008, when I pumped out 12 posts on December 31, 2008.
Two years ago, I did 20 posts in three days, beginning with Black Friday.
This time, I think I'll begin tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, in honor of all people "home alone" for Thanksgiving as I'll be myself, this year. Then, I'll continue into Black Friday and perhaps even Saturday, until Bea returns from down south with my doggie organisms.
So yea, 12 years blogging. First post went up November 3, 2003. Or, 4,256 posts ago. There are 4,380 days in 12 years.
Beginning tomorrow, follow along if you like. I have no idea yet in terms of any plan or even particular posts. If you'd like me to spew forth on some particular topic, drop a suggestion in comment or contact me by other means.


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Weaver Basket Organizer
Exquisitely made, our Weaver Basket Organizer adds a touch of elegance to your living space! Coming in 2 sizes, this mini basket helps to store your essentials neat and beautifully. Crafted with the finest cotton, add this to your desk, dressing table or living room and stay organized effortlessly.
- Made with durable and tightly woven cotton
- Large design comes with a pair of carrying handles
- Sturdy base gives it a solid shape
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Eclectic Hair Dryer Wall Shelf (With Cable Organizer)
Make your wash basin neater with our Eclectic Hair Dryer Wall Shelf (With Cable Organizer)! Its compact design has two bases – a shallow one for nail polish and smaller creams, while the deeper layer can store larger items like toothbrushes, toothpaste and cleanser bottles. Best of all, you can hang your hair dryer and keep the cable from tangling with its large front knob. With 4 colours to choose from, give your bathroom the pop of colour it needs!
- Front knob to organize hair dryer cable or for hanging accessories
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The Elegance Jewellery Standing Organizer
Elegant, simplistic and handy, The Elegance Jewellery Standing Organizer is the perfect way to organize your jewellery and beauty accessories. From necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings, this holder keeps them neat, tidy and protected. On the inside, It features miniature hooks to hang your necklaces and earrings. At the base, it comes with a unique slide-out slot for rings and bracelets. Gorgeous and well-designed, organize your accessories in style today!
- Holds up to 19 pairs of earrings and 39 necklaces
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Customizable Wall Organizer
Perfect for tidying up your desk, organizing your kitchen or holding your toiletries, our Customizable Wall Organizer is the most well-designed and versatile essential for your home! Its customizable design allows you to personalise it to cater to your needs and preference! Simply mix-and-match the array of holders, magnets and hooks – there you go, it's that easy!
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- 1 x Board organizer (Comes with adhesive tapes, no drilling required)
- 1 x Large holder, 1 x Medium holder, 1 x Small holder
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Board dimensions: 35cm (L) x 25cm (B)
Hygienic Face Mask Storage Organizer
Stack and organize your masks with our Hygienic Face Mask Storage Organizer. Allocate a box to each family member for hygienic storage and stack them upwards to save space. You can also choose from 3 different coloured lids to help with keeping creepy-crawlies at bay and masking any mess!
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Luxe Cosmetics Desk Organizer
Gorgeously designed and made with the finest materials possible, our Luxe Cosmetics Desk Organizer is the epitome of quality and luxury. With dedicated compartments for your lipstick, lotions, make-up removal and other essential items, you can be sure that your beauty must-haves are always in place. Isn't it easy to stay beautiful and organized at the same time?
- 14 x Lip stick and Lip gloss holders
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Minimalist Cable Management Box
It's hard keeping cables and mobile devices organized – especially if you have plenty of them! Our Minimalist Cable Management Box is designed to keep your cables and chargers neat and protected. Simply place the power extender into the box, weave the charger cables through the slots, place the lid on – and you're all set!
- Slots on lid to hold phones and tablets while charging
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- Dimensions: 32cm (L) x 13cm (B) x 11cm (H)
- Weight: 0.36kg
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Scandinavian Cable Management Box
Made with simplicity and nature in mind, our Scandinavian Cable Management Box helps to declutter and organize your cable mess! Simply place the power extender into the box, place the lid on – and you're all set!
- Made with natural wood & durable ABS material
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- Keep wires away from children and pets
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- Dimensions: 30cm (L) x 12cm (B) x 10.5cm (H)
- Weight: 0.7kg
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Watch & Jewellery Tray Organizer
Slim and classy, our Watch & Jewellery Tray Organizer is a must-have on your vanity table! From watches and bracelets to necklaces and earring, keep them organized with this holder. With plenty of compartments and a clear lid, it's easy to keep your accessories neat and protected!
- Made with durable and lasting material
- Clear lid for easy viewing and dust protection
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2-Way Stationery & Cosmetics Desk Organizer
Exquisite, sturdy and space-maximising, our 2-Way Stationery & Cosmetics Desk Organizer is a must-have holder for your table! Coming in 2 designs, it is perfect for organizing stationery, lipsticks, and other accessories. Keep your desk clutter-free today!
- Standing holder features angled slots to prevent items from falling & improving reachability
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- Made with sturdy and durable PP material
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3-Tier First Aid Medicine Box
Safety is always first! Organize your first aid supplies and medication with our 3-Tier First Aid Medicine Box. As its name suggests, its foldable layer design makes your essential easily reachable during an emergency and maximises storage at the same time!
- Well-sealing cover to keep out dust and dirt
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- Perfect for art supplies, tools and cosmetics as well
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- Regular: 34cm (L) x 19cm (B) x 17cm (H)
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A4 Document Stackable Desk Tray Organizer
Stack and store stationery, books and paper with our A4 Document Stackable Desk Tray Organizer. Minimalistic and clean in design, it'll help to maximise space on your desk. Stack to build enough shelf space to suit your needs today!
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Capsule Dual Opening Makeup Storage Organizer
Say goodbye to misplaced cosmetic essentials with our Capsule Dual Opening Makeup Storage Organizer! It features a main compartment with two-way opening lids, so you won't have to fumble around for skincare tubes and perfumes bottles stored at the back. What's more, the two lower slide-out trays fits lipsticks, compact mirrors, as well as beauty blenders. This premium organizer to your vanity table today!
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Recipe For Corned Beef and Cabbage
3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
10 small red potatoes
5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges
Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef.
Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want.
Slice meat across the grain.
Maybe I will just make Brussels Sprouts with a hamburger dish…sounds good too me,besides I forgot to buy corned beef.
This was dinner tonight~Dressing was raspberry walnut vinaigrette.
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Q: I lost around 30lbs very quickly by doing over an hour of cardio/day, 7 days/week, and severely restricting calories. When I hit a plateau, I increased cardio further and decreased cals to lose the last 12lbs. Eventually 15 of those pounds came back. I found out about EM2WL, and began a reset, and I've gained a LOT of weight. Is being up 20 pounds 'normal'? Is it normal to lift and not fit into any clothes? Am I eating too much and that's why I feel so bloated and puffy? I'm just at a loss and feeling pretty down on myself. I'm right back where I started…
A: As much as I hate to be the messenger…yes, it is normal to be gaining weight during reset. Because you were undereating for so long, it takes a while for your body to regulate (which is why we recommend metabolism resets). When we diet using extreme caloric deficits and excessive cardio, the weight that is lost comes not merely from fat, and water, but also from muscle, joints, tendons, ligaments, and brain tissue. We also deplete our bodies of much needed vitamins and nutrients. So when we increase calories, coming from an extended period of undereating, our bodies will often first retain everything, assuming that this is merely a binge. During this period of retaining, your body is seeking to replenish the nutrient deficit, as well as balance out mineral deficiencies. As noted in the Biology of Human Starvation (see our synopsis), a period of OVERfeeding is often necessary before proper balance is restored. Because most people just starting out on a reset are petrified of eating more, this re-feed period is a bit understated. Many will only eat the bare minimum (TDEE) and often undercut/skew that amount, for fear of gaining. But recall that Dr. Keys made it clear that during a refeed, calories must be in abundance in order to rehabilitate properly. This is why many choose to use their reset as a period of bulking, to purposely overfeed and rebuild lost bone and muscle. This gives their reset purpose, and helps them to have something to focus on other than waiting for the cut.
None of this means that the reset process is exceptionally pleasant, although you will surely notice some unexpected benefits. You will feel bloating and discomfort as you retain water while your body is forced to figure out how to gather the nutrition it needs while digesting larger amounts of food properly. Once your body understands that proper nourishment is a mainstay, it will then look to replenish the areas that have been depleted. The rebuilding process is necessary and essential to your well-being. However, weight gain can be less drastic when food intake is increased slowly, and done for a much longer, realistic, time frame. Rushing the reset is often the cause of unnecessarily high weight gain, causing one to quit early, and results in an unsuccessful cut. Skipping the reset altogether is also a reason why you'll see many struggle in the beginning of their cut.
You are lifting heavier now, in addition to eating more, which will assist in rebuilding any muscle that has atrophied. Exercises that create strong muscles will also increase bone mass. Healing will always be your body's primary goal (unfortunately, it doesn't really care about your physique goals), although some fat loss may be happening simultaneously. As the body begins to rebuild the muscle/bone/brain tissue, etc., this will show as "gain" on the scale. But you will have so many things going on that solely judging by the scale will not give you the full story. This will seem very frustrating at first, but you will still likely notice positive changes in the mirror, pictures, and the tape measure during this time. As the rebuilding slows, you will eventually see scale movement as well.
It is most important to remember that what you are dealing with now, is what you would have dealt with anyway, the minute you tried to eat "normal" again. The fact that you are gaining weight on what should be your maintenance level calories, shows that your metabolism had completely slowed to meet the lower calorie level. This is the point of the reset. This is something that you were bound to experience, regardless. In order to keep losing, you would have kept lowering cals and slowing the metabolism further, constantly recreating your maintenance level. This means that anytime your calorie intake exceeded this level, you would gain.
So for some, the first 4-6 weeks or so may bring gain and then a gradual release as the body gains trust. But for those who have drastically undereaten for a length of time, this process can take longer. This is especially true if someone needed a reset, yet refrained from taking one (the body will attempt it's own reset by simply resetting to the cut level calories being given). We must always remember that when we chose drastic measures to lose weight, there will be consequences. Losing the wrong "type" of weight, just for the sake of seeing the scale move, tears our body down and causes it to lose trust in us. A body that does not trust us is left to it's own devices to nurture itself, deciding what will stay (fat) and what can go (muscle, etc). It also means that the loss was not true. When a loss is not true, it is essentially temporary, and we can typically expect to gain it all back…and more.
The #1 reason that weight gain during a metabolism reset is surprising for most of us, is because we forget that it's only ONE phase of the journey. The Reset Phase is about healing, not fat loss (that's a whole 'nother phase!). For more info on the 5 phases click here.
Hi I've gained 6lbs in 10 weeks of a reset, do I have to up my tdee at this new weight or do I stick with the calories I started out on 10 weeks ago?
Can you do this and lose weight still? I have wedding in two months, the idea of gaining ten lbs is not realistic as my dress would not fit.
What an insightful article, I know it's slightly old but I've got a few things I was wondering about. I'll try and keep it short but last year I went on a 'diet' and lost 50lbs and developed atypical anorexia with no binging or purging. I started eating this year at 1800 calories and was at 2000 calories for about 4 of the six months of this year with no retreats or relapses, I am highly active and take about 160000 steps daily and started eating at my tdee of 2500 calories, I gained on 2000 calories steadily at 2kg per month and so I am still gaining and was never underweight and have reached 142lbs at 5'3. The gain is still going on and I am going to stick it through and carry on but was wondering for how I need to eat at tdee for and is my activity level correct? Thank you
Hi! My tdee is somewhere between 2000 and 2300. I have been trying to eat 2180 and most days I do not get up there, especially as a vegetarian. I have gained over 10 lbs over about two months, but before that when I was eating very little (I would get busy and honestly forget to eat), I actually had gained about 10 pounds, so I'm up 20 from my normal.
I have been gaining these last 10 lbs very slowly, and it makes me think I may be above my tdee, but then again I haven't been getting my tdee in consistently, so I'm not sure where to go from here. I don't want to keep gaining but I also don't want to give up.
Thank you in advance!
I love reading all these blog posts! They are so informative! A lot of information to take it, but also a lot of hope that will eventually pay off. Trusting the process. Im going into week 2 of EM2WL and have ditched the scale. I hope to stick with it!
I don't know if this thread is too old or not, but about 4 months ago i was eaeting very very little to lose weight, and after a month i lost 10 pounds, then started eating more again. At first i lost another 3 pounds in the 2 weeks that followed and i continued to slowly increase my calories. But after that i gained 7! pounds in 1 week, at first i thought it was just water weight and i tried waiting it out, but it has been 6 weeks now and an extra 5 pounds! This is so heartbreaking that i am not losing weight! i workout 6 days a week for 1-2 hours with a weight:cardio ratio of 3:2. I just don't understand! none of my clothes are fitting anymore and i am so uncomfortable. I feel like i am still gaining even though i am doing everything i can to lose. Can you please help? I know its not water weight, the fat has spread throughout my entire body; legs, arms, "saddlebags".
Great article, but I have some questions. I completed my reset (2300cals at TDEE I think?) 2 weeks ago and am now on my cut (1800cals) I lift heavy x3 p/w and walk for 30 minutes all rest days. But I haven't lost any weight and its really worrying me. I've been gaining for over a year now, and my reset went for 3 months, the scale says I may have lose 1kg but I am suspecting now that it was only water weight or bloat weight, so now I have no idea if I should continue the cut or what :/
This is a great article! Thank you! I am now reading more articles on your site. :)
I started overfeeding over a year ago. I overate LOTS of food suddenly, instead of increasing my calories and carbs slowly. After 3-4 months, I got to a point where I can eat a ton of food and not gain weight.
But I can't get rid of the bloat I gained..and I've got pretty bad water retention. I've never had it before I went through my refeeding process. And bloat is uncomfortable.
Can bloat last this long? Although I'm eating the calories I need, I DO have chronic stress in my life. Maybe that could be contributing or maybe I have a food intolerance. Or maybe moving and lifting on a consistent basis will help.
Thank you again for the article!


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J. J. Abrams is a director that I've admired for a long time, from the very first scripts he wrote - including 'Regarding Henry,' which I was in.
We have to understand in value what the services of nature are so that we can understand that degrading them is an irreplaceable resource that no amount of money or human ingenuity can replace.
The original 'Star Wars' that I was a part of really was the beginning of my working life.
We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.
Starring in a science-fiction film doesn't mean you have to act science fiction.
I rarely play a real person, because I don't think I'm a good imitator.


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Photographer's Note
This picture was taken in the city of Huis ten Bosch. This is an entire dutch city built in Japan, Nagasaki prefecture. You could say that this is a brand new medieval city. What is interesting about this place is that it was built entirely in a dutch manner, dutch architecture. Also, every brick and every building material was brought from Netherlands. Even the manpower that helped build this place was brought from Netherlands. It is a very beautiful place, but too new for my taste :). I guess the only thing that's lacking is the effect that time has on medieval cities. The aging brought by time is missing.
But I like to think that this is how the cities looked in medieval Netherlands before time put its mark on them. Hope you enjoy it. Other pictures will follow.
Huis Ten Bosch series
(to be continued ...)
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Klapaucius (627) 2006-03-05 8:54
What an odd and unique (in Japan) town! I remember seeing it actually on TV, as part of Michael Palin's "Full Circle" series.
From what I understand it is a tourist destination in Japan. Something a bit odd and out of the ordinary - a little taste of Europe in Japan.
Nice capture. Although is it leaning to the left - you could correct that in a photo software like PhotoShop.
I like how cluttered the image is. Adds to the feeling that it is out of place.
isabela_sor (47748) 2006-03-05 14:52
Sincer daca nu citeam nota , nu as fi crezut ca este in Japonia!Sora mea a fost acolo pt doua saptamani si nu mi-a povestit despre asa ceva !!!sa vezi ce cearta ii administrez !!
Imi arati o fata nestiuta si nebanuita despre o tara fantastica si interesanta: le admir ingeniozitatea , inteligenta,patriotismul si mai ales aceasta abilitatea a lor de a folosi orice le poate oferi natura!
In aceasta fotografie ai reusit sa combini atatea elemente incat sincer par mai multe fotografii cu teme diferite combinate intr-una ....superb!
philip78ro (743) 2006-03-06 3:19
Salut Gabi,
Foarte interesanta poza, pt. ca este din Japonia !?
Culorile sunt exceptionale, la fel si compunerea scenei.
Inca o poza de nota 10.
O saptamana placuta, si asteptam continuarea!
bebeM (412) 2006-05-05 4:57
Foarte frumos oras, ce idee si la japonezii astia! Si ai faut o compozitie foarte buna cu el.
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- Copyright: Gabriel Petrescu (gabse) (379)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2005-08-00
- Categories: Castles, Architecture
- Camera: Minolta Dimage 7i
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Huis Ten Bosch(Japan) [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-03-04 16:40
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Across India, millions of women are wasting precious time collecting dirty water, children are dying from preventable diarrhoeal diseases, and as a result communities as a whole suffer. WaterAid India has a vision to make a world where everyone everywhere has safe water, sanitation and hygiene. To achieve this, we engage in the areas with the greatest concentration of excluded and marginalized communities and empower and include them in local decision making, help revive and strengthen the local governance institutions and influence those responsible for delivering the basic WASH services. WaterAid India facilitates and fosters an enabling environment for collaboration, convergence, learning and growth.
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WaterAid(registered as Jal Seva Charitable Foundation) has been working in India since 1986 and has played a significant role in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector nationally and in the states. Our mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalized people by improving access to WASH services.
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text: Vanya Milanova is a Bulgarian violinist, teacher, painter, and author born on January 12, 1954. According to at least one source, she was the first female violinist to record, in 1985, at age 31, the complete (24) Caprices for solo violin by Nicolo Paganini. That sounds rather unusual but it just might be true. I didn't bother to confirm it by checking further. Surprisingly, she is the first Bulgarian violinist about whom I have written and that is highly unusual too. Milanova is also known for having a huge repertoire. Her career has taken her around the world several times and she has performed with most of the world's great orchestras and with some of the leading conductors of her generation in over fifty countries. Although her discography is not extensive, there are quite a few YouTube files of her live performances. Milanova took third prize in the 1973 Paganini Violin Competition (in Genoa, Italy) and third prize in the 1974 Tchaikovsky Competition (the same one where the late Eugene Fodor took second prize.) She was known as a child prodigy - her main teachers were Peter Arnaudov (State Music Academy) in Bulgaria and Yfrah Neaman (Guildhall School of Music) in England. Her 2016 autobiography is titled Wit and Wisdom of a Violinist but is presently out of print. Many of her abstract paintings can be seen on her Facebook page. Milanova has taught at Bilkent University in Turkey, among other schools. Here are two YouTube files of her performances, including the complete recording of the Paganini Caprices.


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Mark Zuckerberg on Privacy and the Stupid Things He Did in College
At the D8 Conference outside of Los Angeles, another well-known tech CEO was grilled on stage: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
Yesterday, Steve Jobs took the stage and was hit hard with questions on Adobe Flash, the lost next-generation iPhone and Facebook's increasing competition with Google.
AllThingsD producers Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher definitely didn't let up on the 26-year-old founder. They questioned him on the recent privacy fiasco, instant personalization, his past at Harvard and his future as CEO of one of the web's most important companies.
The Privacy Backlash
Swisher and Mossberg wasted no time digging into the big issue: Facebook and privacy. Zuckerberg started by making it clear that "privacy is very important to us." He says that Facebook isn't out to make all of its users information public — that's a misconception. In fact, he drilled deeper, saying that Facebook never changed people's privacy settings, it just suggested settings where some information is left public.
It didn't take long for Mossberg and Swisher to turn up the heat, though. Mossberg asked Facebook's CEO why he's making people take extra steps to protect their information. Zuckerberg eventually responded that people still have control over their Facebook information, and more than half of the userbase has changed privacy settings at one point, demonstrating that most users understand the privacy tools.
That wasn't the end of the privacy discussion, though. Much of the conversation became Mossberg and Swisher trying to get answers to one question, but Zuckerberg finding ways to dodge. There was no straight answer from Zuckerberg about why Facebook Instant Personalization was opt-out instead of opt-in. Most likely, we'll never get one.
Zuckerberg the Kid, Zuckerberg the CEO
There was a lot of focus on Zuckerberg himself during his time on stage. Swisher asked Facebook's CEO how he felt about the backlash against him and whether he has been accurately portrayed to the rest of the world. His response began with his telling Swisher that he "did a lot of stupid things" when he was in college, and that he doesn't intend to make excuses for it. He was likely referring to IMs that recently surfaced that took a less-than-serious attitude towards privacy.
More of the focus was on Zuckerberg as the 26-year-old CEO of Facebook. He discussed how it is his job not to make the same mistakes of his competitors, although he once again dodged the actual question ("Who are your competitors in this space?"). He reiterated that he intends to be CEO of Facebook when it goes public, although he wouldn't reveal when that would happen. Given his tight control over the Facebook Board of Directors, it's tough to find a scenario where he would be forced out.
As with many of his interviews, Zuckerberg focused less on himself and more on generalities, such as his focus on building a great team and having a clear direction for the company. He didn't seem to think of himself as the CEO of one of the world's most important companies, but just the leader of a team that shares his values.
Overall, Zuckerberg likes to talk about the topics that interest him — the social graph, building great products, etc. — and he avoids answering the uncomfortable questions about privacy, controversies and IPOs. Still, we give him credit for going on the stage of D8 at all.


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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Aren't Wasting Any Time
Nikki Reed's divorce to her husband of 3 years was finalized about one millisecond ago (specifically, less than a month) and she's been rubbing wet parts against fellow fake vampire Ian Somerhalder for about two milliseconds (specifically, six months), but she's already said yes to marrying his ass. Fast bitches move fast. They pressed the "lesbians on speed" button on their relationship and are going all the way real fast.
After six months of dating a trick, you may start hanging around his place more often and you may begin to see if you can trust him by revealing dark secrets about yourself like how you paid full price for the One Direction album and how every now and again you get nostalgic by jacking off while watching that scene in California Dreams where Sly takes his top off. But these two have done a lot in the six months they've been together. They moved in together, adopted a horse and a kitten together and have gone into business with each other by starting a production company. And now they may be engaged.
Both E! News and UsWeekly say that the 36-year-old dude with permanent Resting Smarmy Face proposed to 26-year-old Nikki Reed recently and since they're moving like one of them has 4 months to live, she said yes. Nikki wore a ring to a Golden Globes after-party this weekend and Hollywood Life seems to think it's her engagement ring even though she wore it on her right hand. Some source says that Ian's wet dreams are coming true, because he's been in love with Nikki Reed for years.
The engagement isn't a surprise to insiders close to the couple. One source says that Somerhalder told Reed he had "been in love with [her] for years," long before they took their friendship to the next level. "They're so happy," the source tells E! News. "They were crazy happy from the start. Their families love each other. It just feels really right."
That must make Ian's ex-piece Nina Dobrev feel all warm, special and loved in her heart area.
We're always told that we should live each day like it's our last and I guess these messes are doing just that. Bitches are adopting living things together and getting joint accounts after six seconds of dating when some of us have a hard time letting a boyfriend of a few months borrow our jeans. But the heart wants what the heart wants and if the heart wants to get engaged the same month your shit gets divorced, then you can't deny that. So congratulations to these two and an extra, extra congratulations to Nikki's divorce attorney who can go ahead and put a down payment on that lake house. His financial future will be fine.
And I don't know how Nikki does it, really. I'd always be on edge around Ian Somerhalder, because he always has a look on his face like he just put arsenic in your drink and is waiting for you to take a sip.
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Hey all you fans out there,
I just posted up a new music video for my acoustic song Anytime! Check it out using the links below.
Thank you for listening! I love the support of all my fans and won't be anything without you 🙂
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Let's show the major labels that all it takes to get your music out there is a story, a guitar, talent and years of songwriting experience!
If you have any questions about how it was filmed, recorded, meaning, etc. please leave a comment and I'll get back to you soon with answers.
Thanks for listening. For more of Aaron Isles music visit some of the following links.
-Aaron Isles
Musician, Producer, Songwriter, Audio Engineer
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The New York Yankees crushed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 21-4, Sunday in a Major League Baseball rout.
Every Yankee starter had a hit, drove in a run and scored a run in the one-sided contest.
Alex Rodriguez hit one of six home runs for the Yankees - his major's-leading 34th of the season.
In another American League contest, three Baltimore pitchers combined on a two-hitter, as the Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics, 2-0.
The Kansas City Royals tripped up the Detroit Tigers, 5-2. Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay tossed a three-hitter in the Blue Jays' 8-0 trouncing of the Seattle Mariners. The Boston Red Sox downed the Chicago White Sox, 8-5. The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7-5. And the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers, 8-3.
In a National League contest between division leaders, the New York Mets edged the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-4, in 10 innings. The Mets tied the game in the ninth on an error, then Chip Ambres drove in the game-winner in the 10th.
St. Louis had a two-run home run and a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning to get by the Atlanta Braves, 7-2. The Philadelphia Phillies shut down the San Diego Padres, 9-0. The Houston Astros eked out a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Florida Marlins downed the Cincinnati Reds, 9-3. Washington slugger Austin Kearns hit a three-run homer to give the Nationals a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies. The Milwaukee Brewers used first-inning home runs by Ryan Braun and Cory Hart off San Francisco star pitcher Barry Zito to beat the Giants, 7-5. And the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs, 3-0.
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The Spirit Coach Methodology was developed to awaken Divine potential. As we use the practices and tools introduced in this method, we become more aligned with our Spirit and as a result, experience more fulfillment and joy in our lives, an emergence of our true self and the ability to serve others through manifesting our Vision in the world.
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Our freedom is dependent on our growth; as we peel away the layers that are our false self, we become lighter and freer to be who we truly are. The peace that comes from this cannot be achieved from an external source. If we are to consciously create our own reality (vs. unconsciously), we must become Conscious this is the path of working from the inside out. The more conscious we become, the more choices we have. The more choices we have, the better life we can create.
Many of us are familiar with the importance of the mind, body and Spirit connection. Yet most of us lead our lives from our mind and not from our Spirit. When we lead from the mind, we can't create balance because we are not connected to Source, which brings us into alignment with our higher self. Without this connection, there is always a feeling that something is missing in our lives; no matter how much we achieve, have or do, there is still a feeling of being disconnected. The flow of Source energy is not reaching us. When we flip the triangle, Source flows to us and through us making co-creation possible.
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College hockey gameday capsule: NCAA tournament East Regional
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Both the Yale and Quinnipiac men's hockey teams will play NCAA tournament East Regional games on Saturday.
• Who/when: Quinnipiac vs. RIT, 4 p.m.; Yale vs. UMass Lowell, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Times Union Center, Albany, N.Y.
• Records: Quinnipiac 29-3-7; RIT 18-14-6; Yale 19-8-4; UMass Lowell 24-9-5
• Radio: WQUN-1220 (Quinnipiac game); WYBC-1340 (Yale game)
• Quinnipiac not only boasts high-scoring forwards. Its defensive unit has accounted for 115 points this season, third-best in the country behind only St. Cloud State (121) and Boston College (117)
• RIT has only been a Division I program for 10 years, but it has caused damage in its only two NCAA tournament appearances. In 2010, it won a regional in Albany to reach the Frozen Four and last year, also the 16th overall seed, upset No. 1 Minnesota State in its opening game. The Tigers, since 1999, have been coached by Wayne Wilson, father of Yale senior forward Stu Wilson.
• Yale's penalty kill is on pace to shatter the NCAA single-season record for effectiveness. The Bulldogs 94.3 percent success rate (82-for-87) would best the record of 92.0 percent set by Michigan State in 1999. Yale has killed 34 straight penalties dating back to Jan. 23.
• The nightcap between Yale and UMass Lowell is not only a rematch of the 2013 Frozen Four semifinal, but pits the nation's two best defensive teams. Yale leads at 1.74 goals-per game; UMass Lowell is second at 1.82.
Quinnipiac: Sam Anas, Jr. F (23-25-48); Travis St. Denis, Sr. F (20-24-44); Tim Clifton, Jr. F (18-21-39); Michael Garteig, Sr. G (1.90 GAA, .923 save percentage)
RIT: Josh Mitchell, Sr. F (6-30-36); Myles Powell, So. F (15-17-32); Gabe Valenzuela, Fr. F (13-15-28)
Yale: Joe Snively, Fr. F (10-18-28); Stu Wilson, Sr. F (8-18-26); John Hayden, Jr. F (16-7-23); Alex Lyon, Jr. G (1.59 GAA, .938 save percentage)
UMass Lowell: C.J. Smith, So. F (17-21-38); Adam Chapie, Sr. F (16-19-35); Joe Gambardella, Jr. F (8-27-35); Kevin Boyle, Sr. G (1.77 GAA, .935 save percentage).


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text: Tabea Wilke is the founder and CEO of the cyber security company botswatch Technologies GmbH, finalist at SXSW Interactive Innovation Award "Privacy and Security" in 2018. With more than 10 years of experience in the technology sector and news industry both in the public and in the private sector, Wilke is passionate about unconventional approaches in data analytics and new solutions for cyber reconnaissance. She is a member of the Association for Computing and Machinery Special Interest Group Artificial Intelligence (ACM SIGAI) and member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE's working group to develop a Standard for the Process of Identifying and Rating the Trustworthiness of News Sources. Boston Consulting Group and Manager Magazin named Wilke as one of the "Top 100 Female Manager in German Business 2018". Wilke holds a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communications and a Master's degree in International Relations.


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Last year I decided on a career change. Actually the decision was made for me a little over two years ago when I lost my job, but last year was when I settled on a new direction. I would be an elementary teacher. But here's the thing, for the entire month of January I've been sick.
It all started the end of December when I got a sinus infection. Monday January 3rd, found me in the doctor's office getting yet another prescription (I had already had three the previous year for the same thing).
This time around the doctor gave me a new medication that I'd never had before. I started taking it and after a week, started having some reservations. Sure I felt better than I had the day I had been at the doctor's but still didn't feel all that great. Then came the side effects; headaches, fever, abdominal pains, irritability, mood swings (aka hormones going crazy), and nausea to name just a few. Super fun stuff to have especially when you work at a preschool. But since I had never had a reaction to medication before it never occurred to me that was the cause.
This also happened to be the same time school started up and a couple personal things were going on so I thought maybe I was stressed from all that, though I should have known better because stress has never caused me to have any of those reactions either.
I finished the medication and felt better than I had in the beginning and a lot of the side effects went away but I still never felt 100%. I was still tired and irritable and frankly, just worn out. And being around kids, as cute as they sometimes are, wasn't helping.
Then this past Thursday I started feeling it again. The slight, scratchy sore throat and I knew I was headed for another sinus infection. Immediately I started doing whatever it was I thought would prevent a full blown infection. I even took the doctor's advice on a home remedy of basically snorting pickling salt up my nose. By the way, that burns but it does clear it out immediately. It doesn't last for very long though. Ahh, good times.
So here I am on a Sunday night having already called in to work saying I won't be there. Not only do I have a sinus infection but an unofficial inspection of my throat has revealed strep. Which would account for my lack of voice. Fantastic.
I get to visit the doctor again tomorrow and once again pay out of pocket (no insurance) for him to see me for 30 seconds and tell me the same thing I already know. Then I get to go to the pharmacy where once again I get to pay out of pocket for medication (that had he given me in the first place rather than something new) to clear this all up.
So I start to wonder, do I really want to be an elementary teacher?? And have to be around sick kids day in and day out?? Kids who can't seem to grasp the concept of sneezing or coughing into their elbow rather than in my face?
Kids who think my shirt is their own personal tissue?? Tonight I'm beginning to wonder. And wonder if as a teacher I can get away with requiring my students to wear these:


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- posted 14 years ago
Friday Betsy was planning an early dinner (she was playing and I was
hosting my local group), she called to ask for a cup or more of dry
white wine. I said anything white on the top shelf of the "anything
goes" rack, thinking that I had a Pernot Bourgogne, a Haut-Rian Bdx
blanc, and the rest reds. But discovered my lone bottle of the 2005
Ameztoi (Getariako Txakolina) had been plundered. Not a biggie as far
as $$$, but I was looking forward to this and wouldn't have planned
this wine as a Bolognese ingredient (or accompaniment). But I did enjoy
the remaining couple of glasses. This Txakoli (I've seen the wine
referred to as Txakoli, Txacoli, and Txakolina, someone can explain
Basque to me later) is quite lemony, with a spritzy edge. There's a
Muscadet-like salinity/minerality to the wine, I like a lot, and will
add to my next order. B+
Betsy was playing Sat night, but not the matinee- she would be home for
dinner, but had appointments to keep her from cooking. I made marrow
bones with a caper/parsley salad followed by duck breast over greens
with a red wine sauce. The wine was the 2003 Joseph Drouhin "Vero"
Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Pricewise, this wine is intended to be a step up
from the LaForet, I paid $18. The ripeness of the vintage is
compensated for by Drouhin's stylistic reserve. Nice ripe cherry and
raspberry fruit, decent acidity, nice finish. Some tannins but ripe and
fine. With time some floral and cola (which I associate with new oak,
but didn't get any other new oak aromas) emerge. I didn't really care
for the 2002 of this but the 2003 is better (can't remember another
Burgundy I'd say that about!). B+/B
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.


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Gilgamesh is the Priest-King of the city of Uruk. He is a tyrannical king who works his people to death and takes what he wants from them. He kills the young men at will and uses the women as he pleases. The people of Uruk cry out to the gods for help so that they can have peace.
The gods hear them and instruct Anu, the goddess of creation, to make a twin for Gilgamesh, someone who is strong enough to stand up to him and who will ultimately save him. Anu makes Enkidu, a hairy wild man who lives in the wilderness with the animals.
One day a trapper sees Enkidu by a water hole and is frightened. He tells his father of the wild man he saw. His father tells the trapper to go to see Gilgamesh. He tells his son to ask the king for a temple prostitute to bring back with him to seduce Enkidu. The trapper returns with Shamhat, a temple prostitute from the temple of Ishtar, the goddess of love and war. They wait for Enkidu to reappear by the watering hole.
Enkidu returns and Shamhat reveals herself to him. They copulate for six days and seven nights. When Enkidu is satisfied, he finds that the animals no longer accept him. Shamhat tells him to come back with her to Uruk. Upon hearing of Gilgamesh, Enkidu decides he wishes to meet him. The two set out for Uruk, making a stop at a shepherd's camp. There Enkidu learns that Gilgamesh will sleep with a newly married bride on her wedding night, before her husband sleeps with her. He is outraged and decides he must stop Gilgamesh. Meanwhile, Gilgamesh has several dreams foretelling the arrival of Enkidu.
The two meet in the streets of Uruk and a great fight breaks out between them. Gilgamesh is triumphant but his encounter with Enkidu changes him. They become companions. Enkidu tells Gilgamesh of Humbaba, a terrible monster who guards the Cedar Forest. Gilgamesh decides the two of them should journey there and defeat the monster.
They make preparations and head to the Cedar Forest. They encounter Humbaba and with the help of Shamash, the sun god, defeat him. They return to Uruk carrying his head. After a celebration, Gilgamesh bathes himself and catches the eye of Ishtar. She tells him to become her lover, promising great riches and rewards in return. Gilgamesh rejects Ishtar, telling her he is aware of her reputation as a scornful lover.
Ishtar is outraged and convinces her father, Anu, to release the Bull of Heaven to punish Gilgamesh. The Bull of Heaven descends on Uruk, killing hundreds of men. Enkidu seizes the animal and Gilgamesh kills it with a sword. Ishtar appears and threatens the heroes. Enkidu tears off one of the Bull's haunches and throws it at Ishtar. Later that night, Enkidu has a dream that the gods are meeting in council.
The dream proves true. The gods decide that one of the heroes must die for their behavior. They choose Enkidu. Enkidu falls ill and suffers for twelve days before finally dying. Gilgamesh is shattered. He mourns for days and tears his hair and clothes. He adorns filthy animal skins and journeys into the forest and mountains. He has witnessed death and is now terrified of his own mortality. He seeks to escape it.
Gilgamesh decides to seek out Utnapishtim, the one being granted immortality by the gods. He travels to Mount Mashu, a twin-peaked mountain that marks an entrance to a world in which mortals cannot venture. He convinces the guards of the mountain, two Scorpion-man beings, to allow him to enter a long passage under the mountain. He endures this terrible darkness for a full day.
When he emerges on the other side, he is in a wondrous paradise. He sees a tavern by the sea and approaches it, frightening its owner, Siduri, with his appearance. Siduri allows him to enter the tavern after he explains his story and his intention to find Utnapishtim. Siduri tells Gilgamesh of Urshanabi, the boatman, who can ferry Gilgamesh across the Waters of Death to where Utnapishtim resides.
Gilgamesh finds Urshanabi and the two set out to find Utnapishtim. They reach a shore and Gilgamesh meets an old man. Gilgamesh explains that he wishes to attain immortality. The old man is Utnapishtim, who tells Gilgamesh that immortality is for the gods alone. Mortals must learn to accept death. He tells Gilgamesh the story of how he was granted immortality by the gods. He asks Gilgamesh what he has done to deserve this same gift.
Gilgamesh finally leaves with Urshanabi to return to Uruk. Utnapishtim tells Gilgamesh of a magical plant at the bottom of the sea that can restore one's youth. Gilgamesh descends into the waters and retrieves the plant.
On his way back to Uruk, Gilgamesh stops to bathe in a spring, leaving the plant by the water. A serpent appears and steals the plant, leaving Gilgamesh weeping by the water's edge. He returns to Uruk with Urshanabi. Upon seeing the great city, Gilgamesh understands that it is his legacy, and that if he rules well, it will be his greatest legacy. Gilgamesh comes to understand that the most important thing in life is to have lived and loved well.


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Rowan Gets a New Room
My son inherited the under-the-sea room when we bought this house. The previous owner had hand painted this beautiful mural which we found difficult to paint over. So… nine years later at the age of 10, Rowan is still living in a room painted for three year old twin girls.
Until now!!! (Say goodbye to Nemo)
While he, Cricket and Willow have been visiting grandparents I have secretly been renovating his room. I'm not quite done, but you can take a look at some of the before and (almost) after photos.
Keep this between us, it's a surprise.


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I have started writing some malicious code for fun lately. The first one is a chrome history stealer. As the name goes, it uploads the history file to a remote FTP server of the attacker's choice.
Why History?
I believe in this quote
"Show me a man's browser history, i will tell you who he (is) (was) (will be)"
Browser history is one of the most sensitive information on your computer, it can be as sensitive as a passwd file. The reason being, the amount of time people spend on the Internet. Going through one's browsing history is like pop opening one's brain and walking right through it. The whole human thought process can be visualized on examining a browser history.
Okay, you've got me watching pr0n, is that it?
Browser history contains more interesting things to analyze than just to determine if someone is watching pron or not. It is like robbing a car parked on the garage of an unlocked house, instead of going for the whole house. Browser History contains patterns, what you like, what you don't like. What you do when you are happy, what you do when you are sad. Who do you stalk on Facebook, what all the shameless 'How to's' you googled for. Infact, this the patttern which Google uses to determine appropriate ads for you and display. In other words the Internet's browsing pattern is worth 42 Billion $.
The pattern can be used to predict behavior, uncover lies, expose desires, determine knowledge and even more. A wonderful research area would be to work on generating a model based on browser history which would determine/predict/assert possible actions that might be taken by the owner of the browser history.
I decided to write this one off in C#, to stay in touch with it since my initial encounter on last summer. A throwaway free hosting account is all you need to get started with this. The downside of free hosting was, i cannot have a single file of more than 10Megs in size.
Hence i had to compress the file before uploading.
DISCLAIMER: Do not run this code on a machine without the owner's permission, For education purposes only.