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This is a guest post by Effie Kammenou.
When someone meets me for the first time, somewhere in that first conversation the question comes up, "What do you do?" It's a simple question and should have a straightforward answer. But for me, it never seems that simple, and I often find myself hesitating before I respond. The last person I actually gave a complete answer to looked at me with disbelief and said, "Are you sure you covered everything?"
So here goes – I'm a graduate from Hofstra University who majored in theater but didn't have the gumption to bang on doors and deal with rejection. I stayed in the field that put me through college, managing an optical store and working as a lab technician making eyeglasses. But that never filled the creative void I felt from never having fully pursued my dream, so I found other ways. I wrote and directed a couple of children's plays for my daughter's elementary school class and for our church Christmas pageant.
Then, without realizing it, I ended up running a small side business, making decorative cookie favors for special occasions. I made them for my daughter's class one time, and before I knew it, people were ordering them from me. Along with that, I found myself taking orders for platters of my Greek pastries during the holidays.
Something prompted me to start a food blog, sharing not only the recipes, but also the traditions and stories that went along with the particular food I shared the recipe for. And that led to me writing restaurant reviews, sharing recipes and writing feature articles for the regional magazine, Boating Times Long Island.
In 2012, my mother passed away after battling pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. I was so busy being the strong older sister, the compassionate mother and aunt, and a supportive daughter to my grieving father. I never really let myself crack. One night I sat at the computer and just started writing. It was my way of working through my grief.
I'd had a story in my head for a long time, one I kept developing over the years. I took that story and combined it with a story inspired by my mother's life and wrote a saga. The novel is a work of fiction, but there are elements that are true. Personality traits, events, and circumstances may be recognizable to all that knew my mother, but the story is in no way her life. There were difficult chapters where I sobbed every time I wrote, rewrote, or edited them. But I honored her, and our Greek heritage that she was so proud of.
So here I am a mom of two, ex-actress, optical technician, food blogger, freelance writer, baker, and debut novelist. That's a hard one to explain. I guess I could just say I'm an optical lab technician, since it's my day job, and call it a day, but I don't feel it defines me as a person. What defines me is my never ending optimism, my love for life, my family and friends, and my insistence that I will never be old.
Work is work, but I love my down time, too. I live on Long Island, which is beautiful in the summer. I live close to a port town that is lively all summer with locals and tourists. I'll go down port with friends or family for dinner, or maybe just for ice cream and a stroll on the pier. I often go to the Hamptons with my daughters for a day of shopping and lunch, or an outing with family or friends exploring one of the dozens of wineries the East End has to offer.
One more thing – I will confess. I am a Disneyworldaholic and I am not ashamed of it. I may have to write a guidebook one day.
As you read Evanthia's Gift, keep me in mind. I put my heart and soul into every word. Just about every character has a tiny piece of me inside them. One or two has a big part of me. After all Sophia lives in my timeline, and Anastacia is inspired by my loving mother.
Effie Kammenou is a first-generation Greek-American who lives on Long Island with her husband and two daughters. When she's not writing or posting recipes on her food blog, cheffieskitchen.wordpress.com, you can find her cooking for her family and friends. Her debut novel, EVANTHIA'S GIFT, is a multigenerational love story and family saga, influenced by her Greek heritage, and the many real life accounts that have been passed down. She continues to pick her father's brain for stories of his family's life in Lesvos, Greece, and their journey to America. Her recent interview with him was published in a nationally circulated magazine.
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If You Make a Post on Your Blog & No One is Around to Read it
You might remember the phrase: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound.
When you first start a blog, one of the most difficult things to do is to get people to comment. Our Egos would like a little bit of recognition for the amount of time we spend in front of our computer dealing with the 'brain pain' of writing something meaningful and enduring the constant 'clicky clicky' of our fingers on the keyboard. Putting Ego aside there is a much more important reason that you want people to be leaving comments on your blog: You need to build a community around your blog.
Most likely the number one reason you started a blog, or added one to your website was for the marketing aspect. You were told that if you had a product or service you should create a blog and continually add content about said product/service. This is completely correct, however it is missing one important point: In this world of Social Networking you need to be building a community around your product/service. Sure creating fresh content for your site is making Google happy, and helping a bit with your SEO, but the fact is you need to show that people are interested in your product/service.
You need to build your flock; A community around your blog. Aside from trying to get an increase in traffic, there are a few things you can do to your blog now to build your community and interact with your potential customers.
Ask For It.
When you write your post find a way to include some kind of discussion point, or ask for the readers input at the end of the post. Quite often posts that exhibit a strong opinion on a certain topic will garner quite a bit of comments, especially from people that oppose your view points. Darren Rowse from Pro Blogger wrote an article about types of posts that get comments
Notify Users of Comments
By default on most blogs, when someone leaves a comment it is up to them to return to the site to check and see if anyone had responded to their comments. A great way to increase the conversation on your posts is to allow people to be notified of comments. For WordPress there is a great plugin created by Mark Jaquith called "Subscribe to Comments" which adds the option for the user to be notified if someone responded to their comment.
Reward Your Top Commentators.
There is another great WordPress plugin by Lorna Timbah called "Top Commentators Widget" that allows you to show a list in your sidebar of the people who make the most comments on your blog. Quite often this becomes a friendly contest between people to try and stay on the 'leader board,' so they keep coming back to make more comments to stay on top.
These are just a few methods that I use to build community around my blogs, so I pose the question to you:

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The world wants to know your story
I was at one of his rallies in October. The feeling in the air was magical. Everyone there was extremely syched. After calming everyone down, he began to speak. He said "Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Thank you, Dick Durbin. You make us all proud.
On behalf of the great state of Illinois... ... crossroads of a nation, land of Lincoln, let me express my deep gratitude for the privilege of addressing this convention. Tonight is a particular honor for me because, let's face it, my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely.
My father was a foreign student, born and raised in a playground where he spent most of his days. Chillin' out, maxin' out, relaxing all cool. Till some guys who looked like they were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood. I got in one little fight and my mama got scared and said you're moving to your auntie and your uncle's in Bel Air."
I was awestruck. His words carried so much meaning, and his delivery was perfect. But he was not finished. Oh no, not Barack. He continued "I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license plate said "FRESH" and there were dice in the mirror. If anything this cab was rare, but nah, I thought "Yo holmes to Bel-Air!"... I pulled up to the corner around seven or eight, whistled back to the cabbie "Yo holmes, smell ya later!" Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to settle down in my throne the fresh prince of Bel-Air."
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Design & Develop Your Own Blog
Learn to build a lean & flexible blogging platform
Blog Concept
A blog is not just an ordinary website. It has its own special parameters and requirements.
In the course of this chapter, we'll explore how to conceptualize a blog; about the main aspects you need to keep in mind when designing your blog.
Designing for Use
The most important question to ask yourself (probably when designing anything) is:
What is this thing used for? What shall it enable people to do?
In the case of a blog, the answer should not be running advertisements, selling stuff, or getting newsletter subscribers. Don't get me wrong: all of these are valid goals for a blog. But the answer to what a blog's most important job is should be a different one.
People come to your blog because they want to take in information. A world-changing idea, a well-founded argument, a funny story... whatever it is that your blog is about. But they're looking for content.
Therefore, your first and most important duty is to make it easy for people to read, ingest, and understand the content you publish.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 10:34 AM
BROWNVILLE, Neb. — An alert issued at a southeast Nebraska nuclear power plant as rising floodwaters from the bloated Missouri River threatened its perimeter has been terminated.
The Nebraska Public Power District said Tuesday it officially ended the notice of unusual event at the Cooper Power Plant that began June 19.
The utility issued the alert when the river rose 899 feet above sea level. The Missouri River had fallen to 895.5 feet above sea level by Wednesday morning.
The utility says it appears that the level of the river will continue to slowly decline as long as no major rain storms develop. The utility plans to keep most of the flood barricades in place at Cooper as a precaution.
Operations continued at Cooper throughout the flood threat.
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Shrimp Bisque Recipe2013-05-19
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- Servings : 6 to 8
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 12m
- Ready In : 22m
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Calories from Fat188
Total Fat20.9g
Saturated Fat12.7g
Total Carbohydrates8.9g
Vitamin A25%
Vitamin C9%
Shrimp bisque is such an elegant soup that you wouldn't think it would be so quick and easy to make.
This may not be your standard every day soup, but it is a wonderful soup to serve at a dinner party.
With 1 1/2 pounds of shrimp it is not that inexpensive to make, but for a special event, dinner party or just to treat yourself, it's perfect.
Shrimp Bisque
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp deveined and with shells removed
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 3 cups warm milk
- 1 cup cream
- salt, if needed
- paprika or freshly ground white pepper
- A grating of nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons sherry
- 2 tablespoons parsley or chives
- extra fresh chives or chopped parsley for garnish
Step 1
Put the shrimp through a meat grinder or blender and grind.
Step 2
Cook the butter and onion, covered, in the top of a double boiler over, not in, hot water, for 5 minutes. Add the ground shrimp and milk and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the cream in slowly. Heat, but do not boil. Add the remaining ingredients. Heat all for about 3-5 minutes without letting it come to a boil.
Step 3
Serve at once.
Step 4
Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley.
Tips and Variations:
- You can make this into a mixed seafood bisque by using 1/2 the amount of shrimp and 1/2 scallops. Or use a mixture of shrimp, scallops and lobster. All quite rich, elegant and yummy.
This easy soup recipe is a lovely mix of flavors – the savory seafood, sherry, cream, a touch of butter and a little onion.
You will find a variation above to make a mixed seafood bisque, using a combination of shrimp, scallops and/or lobster. Any and all are elegant and delicious, yet simple and easy on the cook.
It is a wonderful recipe for entertaining.
This recipe is gluten free and a great diabetic recipe. It is low carb enough to fit nicely into a diabetes diet.
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On Wednesday, December 3, the Montreal CNDs and associates met at the deSève residence to a twilight reflection. Two visitors joined us, inquiring about associate relationship. Sister Joan Foliot led us in the theme of the Journey to Mount Zion. Following a well-researched presentation, we were invited to spend 30-minutes in silent prayer considering several questions relating to the mountain experience and the extended hand of God. During a second section, we considered Trust and Light. In the finale the lights were extinguished and one central candle was lit representing the Pascal candle; and each participant lit a small light as we contemplated our call to light the world. On the suggestion of Gloria Schneike, associate, all were invited to contribute food for the poor, a gesture to symbolize our solidarity with those in need. During this Advent season, we were privileged to have access to an intimate evening of prayer and sharing prepared and presented so lovingly by Sister Joan. Many thanks!
Every year, on December 10, Human Rights Day is observed to mark the date on which the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaiming its principles as the "common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations."
"This year's slogan, Human Rights 365, encompasses the idea that every day is Human Rights Day. It celebrates the fundamental proposition in the Universal Declaration that each one of us, everywhere, at all times is entitled to the full range of human rights, that human rights belong equally to each of us and bind us together as a global community with the same ideals and values."
Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads (Loyola Press, 2013, 155 pages).
So many books out there about Pope Francis! How to choose? One of my happy selections is this book by Chris Lowney, Managing Director with JP Morgan and Co., author, and one-time Jesuit seminarian. This is not the usual kind of biography; it is more like a case study about leadership – understanding a mission and being an example of how to live it; giving invitation and example, not orders. Interviews with people who have journeyed with Pope Francis describe his leadership qualities and skills; workable ideas that can be appreciated and practiced by pastors, parents, principals and prelates, and by any of us who exercise leadership in any capacity. The book's author believes this book is for all of us. It gets us thinking about why we are so often disappointed in leaders, and how we might imagine (articulate, even) inspiring new ways to be leaders and affirm leaders.


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Imagine craft beer infused with coconut + pineapple, inspired by rapper Tech N9ne. That's the inspiration for the Bou Lou Wheat beer we have in The Cellar out of Boulevard Brewery. We had a spontaneous mini-tasting last weekend and well.... it's different. I would compare it to drinking a can of watery Coppertone - maybe Hawaiian Tropic. It's perfect for those of us desperately channeling summer.
More of the beers we have in stock in The Cellar are right HERE.
"Kansas City's most famous rapper is collaborating with Boulevard Brewing Co. on a strange brew inspired by his platinum hit song "Caribou Lou." - @boulevard_beer


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Having given up on the study of law, Holmes switched to medicine. After leaving his childhood home in Cambridge during the autumn of 1830, he moved into a boardinghouse in Boston to attend the city's medical college. At that time, students studied only five subjects: medicine, anatomy and surgery, obstetrics, chemistry and materia medica. Holmes became a student of James Jackson, a physician and the father of a friend, and worked part-time as a chemist in the hospital dispensary. Dismayed by the "painful and repulsive aspects" of primitive medical treatment of the time—which included practices such as bloodletting and blistering—Holmes responded favorably to his mentor's teachings, which emphasized close observation of the patient and humane approaches.Despite his lack of free time, he was able to continue writing. He wrote two essays during this time which detailed life as seen from his boardinghouse's breakfast table. These essays, which would evolve into one of Holmes's most popular works, were published in November 1831 and February 1832 in the New England Magazine under the title "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table".In 1833, Holmes traveled to Paris to further his medical studies. Recent and radical reorganization of the city's hospital system had made medical training there highly advanced for the time. At twenty-three years old, Holmes was one of the first Americans trained in the new "clinical" method being advanced at the famed École de Médecine.Since the lectures were taught entirely in French, he engaged a private language tutor. Although far from home, he stayed connected to his family and friends through letters and visitors (such as Ralph Waldo Emerson). He quickly acclimated to his new surroundings. While writing to his father, he stated, "I love to talk French, to eat French, to drink French every now and then."At the hospital of La Pitié, he studied under internal pathologist Pierre Charles Alexandre Louis, who demonstrated the ineffectiveness of bloodletting, which had been a mainstay of medical practice since antiquity.[39][40] Dr. Louis was one of the fathers of the méthode expectante, a therapeutic doctrine that states the physician's role is to do everything possible to aid nature in the process of disease recovery, and to do nothing to hinder this natural process.Upon his return to Boston, Holmes became one of the country's leading proponents of the méthode expectante. Holmes was awarded his M.D. from Harvard in 1836; he wrote his dissertation on acute pericarditis.His first collection of poetry was published later that year, but Holmes, ready to begin his medical career, wrote it off as a one-time event. In the book's introduction, he mused: "Already engaged in other duties, it has been with some effort that I have found time to adjust my own mantle; and I now willingly retire to more quiet labors, which, if less exciting, are more certain to be acknowledged as useful and received with gratitude".
His birthplace, a house just north of Harvard Yard, was said to have been the place where the Battle of Bunker Hill was planned.He was the first son of Abiel Holmes (1763–1837), minister of the First Congregational Church and avid historian, and Sarah Wendell, Abiel's second wife. Sarah was the daughter of a wealthy family, and Holmes was named for his maternal grandfather, a judge. The first Wendell, Evert Jansen, left Holland in 1640 and settled in Albany, New York. Also through his mother, Holmes was descended from Massachusetts Governor Simon Bradstreet and his wife, Anne Bradstreet (daughter of Thomas Dudley), the first published American poet.
From a young age, Holmes was small and suffered from asthma, but he was known for his precociousness. When he was eight, he took his five-year-old brother, John, to witness the last hanging in Cambridge's Gallows Lot and was subsequently scolded by his parents. He also enjoyed exploring his father's library, writing later in life that "it was very largely theological, so that I was walled in by solemn folios making the shelves bend under the load of sacred learning." After being exposed to poets such as John Dryden, Alexander Pope and Oliver Goldsmith, the young Holmes began to compose and recite his own verse. His first recorded poem, which was copied down by his father, was written when he was 13.


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2016. was quite a year, wasn't it?
Well, even though a lot of us aren't really happy with the way it turned out, there's always some good things you can take away from the last year. For some, it was the landing of a rocket on a barge, but for us, it was a great year of blogging and quality content.


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Published Oct 18, 2007
Well, Im Mistress, but I also answer to Claire.
After a LONG absence from TSR, im back on the scene - im just sbout to complete my BA Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice and i (finally) got married recently and got back from my Honeymoon yesterday (30th April 2011)
Great to be back and in an TSR download frenzy before i get cracking on creating stuff myself!
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Where am I?Written May 13, 2008
Well, as ive bleeted on in my last few blog entires I have not been playing much lately, I have not been creating, I have not been doing very much other that work sleep and eat really... A promotion at work has been to blame, and frankly i cant be arsed to do anything once i finally get home. That coupled with a complete lack of inspiration of what to create and stuff just not turning out... ...More
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As some of you poor folks who read this or visit my minisite may have noticed my very sporadic absence of late... Apart from my grandma passing away, Some of you may be aware that I am not the healthiest person going, but recently i have not been well. my OA has been very bad, the medications arent really helping much, and i have been left exhausted by the time i have got home from work. I... ...More
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Two wreathes for the Waddell family at the Singleton Dawn Service
Two commemorative wreathes were laid down by siblings Alexis and William Waddell-Wescott at Singleton's Burdekin Park this morning.
The first would take place before hundreds who had gathered for the Anzac Day Dawn Service as a sign of respect for those lost during the great war.
Though there would be no audience for the second presentation many would agree that the gesture from the siblings, aged 12 and 11, was just as sacred.
They had travelled to pay respects to their great-great-great uncle Private Herbert Waddell who was the first Singletonian to pay the ultimate sacrifice.
"We always knew his memorial was here but we never came until last year," the Private's Rayworth based great nephew William said.
"We did attend the Newcastle service last year and it was packed so we thought we'd pay our respects to our great uncle and visit Singleton on this occasion."
He added, "I set the alarm and it didn't go off so I'm glad we made it in the end."
The Private was one of 589 Australians who would not return home from the Second Boer War which lasted from October 11, 1899 until May 31, 1902.
He would be killed in battle on the Pienaars River on September 27, 1900 before news was published in the Singleton Argus five days later.
"Word was received yesterday that Private Herbert Waddell, of Singleton, a member of the Bushmen's Contingent, was killed in a battle at Pienaars River," the article stated.
"The deceased, who was a son of Mr D. R. Waddell, of Sedgfield, was a native of this district, and is the first Singletonian to lose his life at the front.
"Hitherto our local men have been attended with marvellous luck, but it has now come to this unfortunate young fellow's lot to lose his life for Queen and country, and he now fills a soldier's grave in South Africa."
After years of campaigning the monument, now situated at Burdekin Park, would be unveiled three years after his passing by Mrs F. A. Bennett who was noted as the 'Mayoress of Singleton' at the time.


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My stay was in the month of January. It was holiday trip with my friends. As a destination Mysore is very good city since I liked the Palace area, Zoo and the bird sanctuary. Location of the hotel is very good as it is very peaceful. Appearance of the hotel is very good. Front office service was excellent as they provide the services any time and was on time. It was an online booking through Make my trip. Room was excellent as it was clean. Hotel services were very good and very quick and prompt. Food was average. Wi - Fi was provided. The hotel is clean and well maintained. Over all experience was excellent.
It's a service apartment and well maintained.
Mysore is a good city I liked Chamundi Hills and Mysore Palace. The location of the hotel is very good within the city and centrally located there was a lot of restaurant close by. It's a serviced apartment. I visited Mysore for a holiday with my family. The appearance of the hotel was good. The front office is spacious and clean they had a waiting lobby. The staff there have done a very good job. They are very prompt and ready to help at one call. The room was good neat and clean and well maintained. They did have a balcony attached and they provided hot water in the washroom. The room service in the hotel was delayed they were not coming on time. There was not WiFi service in the room. The food in the hotel was good and well prepared. There are no extra facilities available in the hotel. I did the booking directly. I will suggest about this place to others we spent a good time there. My suggestion to the hotel will be to clean the rooms daily.
Excellent front office and excellent rooms
I stayed in this hotel for a holiday purpose in the month of December with family. I would rate good for the destination as I liked place and Chamudibetta. Excellent hotel location as it is very commercial place and it is good for family people. The hotel has excellent appearance as it maintained clean and the staff were good in the service. Front office was excellent as they gave good respect. I called up just dial and booked the room. Room of the hotel was excellent as it was very clean. Services provided in the hotel by the staff were good. WiFi connection was available in the hotel. I would suggest them to avail food facility and this hotel is recommended for the one who have their own vehicle.
It's a good hotel only drawback is they don't provide food.
Our experience at Varsha Enclave was good. The location of the hotel was good and easy to reach but its bit far from Mysore city. I visited Mysore with my friends for a holiday it was good. The appearance of the hotel was good it was a new construction. The front office people were very nice and polite. The overall service was excellent. The room was neat and clean and spacious the staff did clean the room every day. They don't provide food there we need to have food from outside. They provide you with the menu card from other hotel and they will get the food to your room. The ambience of this place is very good and the staff was very polite and helpful. There are no extra activity there no WiFi service. I will suggest this place for a family stay as well. I did the booking from Goibibo. I have already suggested about this place.
I had been to Mysore in the month of January 2017 and stayed in the Varsha Enclave. It was my holiday trip with friends. I would rate the destination as average. I would rate the location as good because it is at main center. I would rate the appearance of the hotel as good as it is very clean. The staff at the reception was very good because of 24/7 availability. I booked this hotel via online. The services which was provided were average. The hotel room was very good because of nice view and facilities. The food which was served in the hotel was good, we can have a large menu of items.
Varsha Enclave is ranked #20 among the 532 hotels in Mysore with an average rating of 6.0 out of 7. It is one of the 76, 2-star Serviced Apartments in Mysore. On HolidayIQ, it has a total of 25 photos and 35 text reviews. it is rated top for its Room, Location and Destination.
The online booking price of the hotel ranges between Rs 2,100 to Rs 2,400 per night. The hotel offer 5 rooms to check availability or to avail complimentary breakfast, we recommend contacting the hotel to check if the final tariff includes it.
The ambience and the location of the hotel makes it a suitable option for variety of travellers. Family (49%) and Group (29%) are the most common type of travellers that like to stay here. 57% of guests enjoy the hotel's relaxed environment, whereas 14% have rated the ambience as colorful and traditional.
Although the hotel is a suitable stay option throughout the year for travellers, book your accommodation in the months of Oct, Nov and Dec for the best experience.
The hotel ensures you are well taken care of during your stay. By providing free wifi access, the hotel makes sure you are always connected to the internet.
Other amenities include AC, Backup Generator, Doctor On Call, Laundry Services and Parking Facility. For checkin and checkout time, we suggest contacting the hotel.
If you are in need for airport transfers or require a car for sightseeing around the city or you have to do an early check-in, then we recommend contacting the hotel directly and requesting for these additional services. All of the available amenities ensure your stay is enjoyable and free from any hassles.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) campaign arm is bringing together the largest group of sitting lawmakers to ever visit a U.S. territory with a trip to Puerto Rico.
The delegation of more than 30 members is in Puerto Rico for the Bold PAC convention and a summit hosted by the Latino Victory Fund, a progressive organization dedicated to increasing Hispanic political participation.
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), Bold PAC's chairman, told The Hill he chose Puerto Rico for this year's convention to showcase the island's needs as it slowly recovers from 2017's Hurricane Maria.
"One of the reasons was to show that going to Puerto Rico means that you're helping fellow Americans and you're helping the American economy and in addition to that, the more important side than that is making sure that we came to see for ourselves what is the condition of Puerto Rico. How bad is it? And it's bad," said Cárdenas.
While the group has been criticized over the optics of planning a lawmaker delegation to Puerto Rico in the midst of a partial government shutdown, Cárdenas said the lawmakers are in town to work.
"We started planning this a year ago and just because there's a Trump shutdown, it doesn't mean that the world is going to stop. We appreciate and respect every single worker who's being punished by Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump on Kanye West's presidential run: 'He is always going to be for us' Marie Yovanovitch on Vindman retirement: He 'deserved better than this. Our country deserved better than this' Trump says Biden has been 'brainwashed': 'He's been taken over by the radical left' MORE. But at the same time there's over 3.2 million Puerto Rican American citizens on this island that deserve for us to continue to do our job," said Cárdenas.
Part of the criticism was centered around the fact that actor and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda timed the premiere of an original-cast run of his hit Broadway musical to start over the weekend.
Lawmakers attended a showing of Hamilton Sunday, but Cárdenas said the delegation's main focus was on long policy discussions Saturday.
The group heard from top Puerto Rican officials, including Gov. Ricardo Rosselló (D), San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz (D) and Ponce Mayor María "Mayita" Meléndez (D), as well as local business leaders, nongovernmental organizations and the island's Fiscal Control Board.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said the policy sessions helped him understand the nuances of how Puerto Rico's financial and political situations are intertwined.
Nadler told The Hill he was most surprised by the structure of the Fiscal Control Board, an oversight organization imposed by Congress over the territory in 2016 to oversee Puerto Rico's fiscal health.
New Jersey Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezKoch-backed group urges Senate to oppose 'bailouts' of states in new ads Thomas Kean wins GOP primary to take on Rep. Tom Malinowski Trump administration moves to formally withdraw US from WHO MORE (D), an advocate for the island, said he learned about friction between labor and government in implementing a $15 per hour minimum wage package.
"We have nowhere near this much attention from the elected federal officials either. So it's a really great thing that Bold PAC is moving members to be able to see firsthand what's going on," said Guam Del. Michael San Nicolas (D), a new member of the CHC.
San Nicolas said the political issues plaguing Puerto Rico's financial situation are familiar to him as a territorial representative.
"It wasn't necessarily something I didn't know, it's something I didn't realize was so pervasive among the territories, but the way the inequities that we have compared to states affect our fiscal situation, is similar whether you're in the Caribbean or you're in the Pacific," said San Nicolas.
"Puerto Rico and their people have suffered a lot of fiscal damage from a lot of debt. That's a very similar situation that's happening in Guam right now," he added.
Cárdenas said the delegation hopes the new Democratic majority in the House successfully accelerates the delivery of disaster recovery funds to the territory.
"I envision that we're going to have a meeting with the members and or the chiefs of staff who came to reiterate what did we learn? What do we know? What should we be doing? I believe that because we have chairmen and women of committees that came on this trip, and they're not members of the Hispanic Caucus, that I believe have been inspired to act, inspired to have hearings and have not just dialogue, but actually take action," said Cárdenas.
Congress has appropriated over $18 billion for Puerto Rico disaster recovery in community development block grants managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, but little of that funding has made its way to projects on the island.
"The pressure that we will put on this administration and the departments, I believe that it will [speed up recovery funds] and the only way that our efforts don't speed up the money coming to the island is if the administration digs in their heels and refuses to do so," said Cárdenas.
"Right now they are literally treating these American citizens as if they're not American citizens," he added.


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Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Friday held a meeting at the State Secretariat on Friday to review the new Excise Policy of Telangana Government.
Excise Minister T Padma Rao, Principal Secretary Revenue (Excise & Commercial) Ajay Mishra, Excise Commissioner Chandravadan, Principal Secretary to CMO S Narsing Rao, Additional Secretary Shantit Kumari and other senior officials of Excise Department participated in the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said before the announcement of new policy, efforts should be made to enforce total ban on manufacture and sale of 'Gudamba' (illicit liquor). He said several deaths have been reported due to consumption of 'Gudamba' and women organisations have been hold protest against the same. He expressed concern over ineffectiveness of enforcement against 'Gudamba'. He said the cheap and easily available liquor has been proving too costly for the lives and health of hundreds of poor people.
Kcr directed the officials to take immediate steps to eradicate the menace of 'Gudamba' from Telangana State.
The Chief Minister also asked the officials to keep a watch on smuggling of illicit liquor from villages to Hyderabad. He asked the Excise Department to seek the help of civil police, whenever required. He said he would soon convene a meeting with the senior officials to discuss the coordination among Excise and Police departments across the State.
Kcr recalled that consumption of toddy was very high in Telangana in the past. However, due to the wrong policies of previous rulers, toddy was replaced with 'gudamba' and illicit liquor. He asked the officials to plant 5 crore toddy trees around lakes across the State. He said a nursery would be established for Excise Department to promote cultivation of toddy trees.


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Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Record Number Of Dallas Police Officers Quit In July Amid Ongoing Pension Crisis
The Dallas Police & Fire Pension (DPFP), which covers nearly 10,000 police and firefighters, is on the verge of collapse as its board and the City of Dallas struggle to pitch benefit cuts to save the plan from complete failure. According the the National Real Estate Investor, DPFP was once applauded for it's "diverse investment portfolio" but turns out it may have all been a fraud as the pension's former real estate investment manager, CDK Realy Advisors, was raided by the FBI in April 2016 and the fund was subsequently forced to mark down their entire real estate book by 32%. Guess it's pretty easy to generate good returns if you manage a book of illiquid assets that can be marked at your "discretion".
To provide a little background, per the Dallas Morning News, Richard Tettamant served as the DPFP's administrator for a couple of decades right up until he was forced out in June 2014. Starting in 2005, Tettamant oversaw a plan to "diversify" the pension into "hard assets" and away from the "risky" stock market...because there's no risk if you don't have to mark your book every day. By the time the "diversification" was complete, Tettamant had invested half of the DPFP's assets in, effectively, the housing bubble. Investments included a $200mm luxury apartment building in Dallas, luxury Hawaiian homes, a tract of undeveloped land in the Arizona desert, Uruguayan timber, the American Idol production company and a resort in Napa.
Despite huge exposure to bubbly 2005/2006 vintage real estate investments, DPFP assets "performed" remarkably well throughout the "great recession." But as it turns out, Tettamant's "performance" was only as good as the illiquidity of his investments. We guess returns are easier to come by when you invest your whole book in illiquid, private assets and have "discretion" over how they're valued.
In 2015, after Tettamant's ouster, $600mm of DPFP real estate assets were transferred to new managers away from the fund's prior real estate manager, CDK Realty Advisors. Turns out the new managers were not "comfortable" with CDK's asset valuations and the mark downs started. According to the Dallas Morning News, one such questionable real estate investment involved a piece of undeveloped land in the Arizona desert near Tucson which was purchased for $27mm in 2006 and subsequently sold in 2014 for $7.5mm.
Then the plot thickened when, in April 2016, according the Dallas Morning News, FBI raided the offices of the pension's former investment manager, CDK Realty Advisors. There has been little disclosure on the reason for the FBI raid but one could speculate that it might have something to do with all the markdowns the pension was forced to take in 2015 on its real estate book. At it's peak, CDK managed $750mm if assets for the DPFP.
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Imagine how bad all of the pensions will be once the Stock Market is finally allowed to CORRECT!
These under-funded pensions currently have the benefit of an inflated Stock Market.
Think about that for a minute. If they are bad now, just wait for the next inevitable correction of 10% or more.
- August 9, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Yep the other shoe is about ready to drop. Im 57 looking at a nice 401k right now. Less then 10 to go.? I sure hope so!my backup plan, is what some call a prepper. I call it being prepared
- August 9, 2017 at 9:09 PM
9:09...nicely done and we are not alone.
- August 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM
The breakdown of the social structure, the economy, and the radicalization of politics (and the people) are just a few reasons (don't EVER forget the "Two Sets of Laws" problem) that you better be buying guns, storing water and food, and planning on defending yourself and your family.
Things WILL happen fast.
Across the nation, MILLIONS of people are finding out that they will be eating crackers and cheese for dinner a few times a month, not lounging on a beach somewhere when they are 70.
Why? Because the people they elected to protect them threw them into a shark pool coated with blood.
Union dues were used for 65 million dollar contributions to the Democrat Party. Trips to "conferences". Luxury expenses and high salaries.
9:09....your 401(k), if not confiscated by the government by then, will be worth less than 10 grand after these slimy gangsters finish raiding the stock market.
Keep cheering and hold on tight.
- August 10, 2017 at 2:48 PM


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(Her) So they're saying, you know, he's (blblblb)
(Him) He's bi-whut?
You know. Bipolar. That's where -
Yeah, I know what it is, baby.
So he says he's like, on this stuff that's like, um I guess it's like lithium, and I'm like
What sort of shit is that?
You know, it's like when you have mood swings?
And you take this and it like, levels them out?
Bipolar. That's all I ever hear about. All of a sudden everybody's bipolar.
Like, I don't think so? Like, he's never been what you'd call normal.
If I thought my son was bipolar, you know what I'd do?
(seductively) Whuu-uut?
I'd take him out back and shoot him.
You would?
Put him out of his misery. Hell, I'd do it for my goddamn dogs.
So, you'd like. . . I mean, kill him if he was like. . .
Like I said, put him out of his misery. I'd rather he be dead than fucking crazy.
What if he was, you know?
(mockingly, but she doesn't get it) Whuuu-uuut?
You know, gay.
What would you do?
Well. (Thinks, with difficulty). I don't know, I guess if he has a job -
And a haircut? (giggles)
If he was, you know, holding it together. If he kept on going to church.
Does your son go to church?
What the hell are you talking about?
I mean, do you know anybody like that.
Of course not. But I mean a person can change.
They can change if they're bipolar?
Shit no. I just told you I'd shoot him in the head and it would be the best thing for him.
But they can change if they're you know. . .(coyly) gay?
I saw this thing on TV. Gospel camp, a bunch of ex-gays. Sure, a person can if they want to.
Can they?
Hey, listen. If you were in love with your boss, would you just come up to him and say. . .
Doubt it (giggles).
So you'd keep it to yourself.
So it's OK to be gay if you keep it to yourself.
That's what I'm sayin'. It's a decision, you just don't act on it.
So if you're like, heterosexual, you can just decide not to act on it.
I guess maybe. . . I don't know, that's different. But I guess so.
So being gay is OK so long as you don't act on it.
If you don't make a big deal out of it. Just keep it to yourself.
But if you're bipolar -
I told you, I'd blow his brains out.
What if he like learned to, like, keep it together? Kept on going to church.
I see where you're going. No thanks, dear, it's a whole 'nother issue.
I don't believe you.
I told you already. I'd do it out of love. I'd do it for one of my dogs, and I'd do it for my son.
But is it OK if you, like, keep it to yourself?
Forget it, darlin'. Mental illness is the end of the line.


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Our first visit to Borneo, August - October, 2012.
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Saturday Night, 1 September, Henrietta McCormack and I are invited to fotograf the Solafide Choir and Dayak Dancers in the karaoke lounge at the Aquarius Hotel in Palangkaraya city. Accompanying us is Faldi Ismail, KGC and KSK Mineral Exploration director.
Solafide is managed by Tuty Dau, international promoter of Central Kalimantan culture.
The group is outstanding, winning first place in competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, and the Gold Medal in ThaiandÕs Grand Prix Pattaya 2011. They tour regularly in Southeast Asia and Europe.
Besides their fine choral harmony and honest emotion, what is unique about the choir, also known as Solafide Voice, is the dramatic nature of many of their songs. Individual singers speak lines and make gestures amidst the choral singing, acting roles without breaking from formation.
The Dayak Dancers perform wonderfully choreografed native dances in costume.
Other members of the audience are mainly Tuty DauÕs close relatives: Konstantin Dau, Indri Mahar, Anti, Kupit and Wilson Mesch.
Wilson accompanys the dancers the next day for a professional shooting in the natural landscape at Rungan Sari. Also shown is Jefferson DauÕs son.
We all have a great time at the Aquarius, and for Henrietta and myself, it is the most entertaining night of our 60-day stay. Nearly everyone performs karaoke and there is much fun and dancing. These 140 fotos on 87 screens are edited from over 2,600 shot Saturday night and another 700 the next day. The night shooting is mostly in dim lighting, if not near darkness.
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The guesthouse has 9 guest rooms, three cottages(two cottages have twin beds and the other has a double bed) as well as a 2 bedroom apartment and a two bedroom house.The guesthouse is spread over four premises. The apartment has a dining and lounge area, as well as a kitchen and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub.The house is a spacious two bedroom house that is self-catering and has a lounge and spacious fully equipped kitchen.The house has two showers(one indoor and another enclosed in an outdoor area),air-conditioning, dstv,and plenty of space.There are four single beds.The house has a cozy pool as well as parking area.All rooms have DStv, air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. There are five units with kitchenettes.All units have their own private entrances and en-suite bathrooms.The two family units(apartment and house)have a family bathroom. The guest house facilities include secure inside parking, pool, Wi-Fi facilities(in selected rooms) and a braai area. Daily housekeeping is provided.
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Fox Stations Jump on 'Glee' Bandwagon
Valentine's Day has nothing but love for Glee.
Fox's other singing sensation remains on a roll, with Twentieth Television announcing today that the Fox station group has picked up the scripted dramedy for weekends starting fall 2013.
Glee is coming off quite a spate of pop-culture wins. The show's post-Super Bowl episode drew 26 million viewers, making it the most-watched post-game scripted show in three years. (CBS' premiere of Undercover Boss last year out-rated it.) The show's first marathon on NBC Universal's cable network, Oxygen, drew the network's highest ratings ever on Saturday, Feb. 5. The cast's Christmas album was the top soundtrack of 2010. And Glee's cast members were all over CBS' all-out Grammy production on Sunday night, with Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison both presenting and the Glee cast nominated for two awards.
In June, Glee was sold in cable syndication to NBCU's Oxygen, which will start airing the show regularly in 2013. NBCU acquired both Glee and Modern Family for Oxygen and USA, respectively, by making preemptive and lucrative bids to the studio. Oxygen also is producing The Glee Project, a reality show that aims to discover the next Glee star that is scheduled to air on the network in June.
Glee is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk, Brennan and Dante Di Loreto serve as executive producers.
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Back and Neck Pain Relief
Back and Neck Pain Relief
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
An increasingly popular way to address the problems of joint, back and neck pain, such as in spinal stenosis is to take supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin, but what are they, how can they help, and are there any safety issues with these substances?
What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
These are naturally occurring constituents of joint tissue, acting as protective cushioning agents in cartilage. The body synthesizes them by combining glucose and the amino acid glutamine, subsequently forming long chains of glycosaminoglycans, which are required for the repair and formation of cartilage. This natural process appears to decline with age and any injuries or extra stress on the joints may outstrip the body's ability synthesize and repair.
These two glycosaminoglycans work synergistically, enhancing each other's anti-inflammatory action. Chondroitin can boost the cushioning effect by drawing moisture into the joints and synovial fluid, thereby keeping cartilage and connective tissues supple. Glucosamine also boosts chondroitin's natural hypermetabolic repair response.
The Main Effects of Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Just like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NAIDs), glucosamine and chondroitin also have anti-inflammatory actions. Unlike NSAIDs though, they have few reported side-effects, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, bleeding, and toxicity; some reports show that NSAIDs may actually increase arthritic progression through toxicity, whereas glucosamine can slow down that degeneration by positively influencing chondrocytes.
Additionally, rather than just reducing inflammation and pain for the duration of the medication, like NSAIDs, glucosamine and chondroitin induce long-term improvements in joint health, making them ideal for degenerative conditions such as spinal stenosis. Reducing inflammation in the neck and spine not only helps relieve pain but can allow the body to better conduct repair processes utilizing substances, whether endogenous or exogenous, such as glucosamine and chondroitin.
Available Evidence
When ingested orally glucosamine sulfate is readily absorbed and may only take a few hours to start working in the cartilage of the body. As such, its effects in terms of anti-inflammatory action and pain-relief may be felt very quickly by some, whereas the impact on repairing joint tissue, slowing down and/or preventing degeneration are likely to take longer to be noticeable (1).
Most research has found glucosamine effective in peripheral joints, but evidence so far seems to show that lower circulation to the lumbar region, and the spine in general, may make these types of substances less effective in centralized joint conditions such as spinal stenosis. Several researchers are now looking at direct injections of glucosamine and chondroitin into intervertebral discs. Although major reductions (90% and above) in inflammatory agents like prostaglandin-e-2 have been observed adverse effects on the viability of come cell-types following the injections has been noted; this appears to be due to the high dosages used with problems minimal at lower doses (2).
Some studies have also found that the benefits of these injections occur in the majority of patients, but unfortunately not for spinal stenosis sufferers (3). More research clearly needs conducting and it may be that products can be formulated which deliver these glycosaminoglycans to specific tissues more effectively without creating the adverse effect on cell viability.
Several studies have demonstrated glucosamine's protective effect in inhibiting cartilage breakdown associated with osteoarthritis, and may in fact aid in rebuilding cartilage (4). Other double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have found effective pain relief in a significant majority of patients taking glucosamine and chondroitin in contrast to the placebo, as have animal studies where a placebo effect is considered absent (5).
Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin occur naturally in the shells of crustaceans and in other animal connective tissue, such as bovine and shark cartilage. Most supplements tend to be from these sources, although its provenance should be checked to ensure purity of supply, particular if bovine (cow) tissue is being used. Quality manufacturers will be able to supply thorough details of sourcing, so be suspicious of cheap imitation products and ask in your health store which manufacturers provide assurance of quality.
The vegetarian form is glucosamine hydrochloride and is derived from a fungus-like organism Aspergillus niger. Unfortunately there is no vegetarian source of chondroitin. Due to the sulfate form being most commonly used, anyone self-medicating with these substances should consider if they have a shellfish allergy and choose sulfate or hydrochloride accordingly.
How much should I take?
Common doses for glucosamine at therapeutic levels are 1500mg per day, with doses divided into two or three capsules or tablets. Chondroitin is likely to be most effective at levels of 800mg per day and supplements containing both will normally be in a 500mg/400mg ratio.
Potential Problems
In most cases there are no reported side-effects or issues with taking these products. However, glucosamine sulfate has, in some studies, had an effect on insulin resistance in the body; therefore diabetics should apply caution before using it. Also, those on high blood pressure medication may be unable to take the sulfate form as it can affect potassium levels in the body and thereby make medication more potent than is intended. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort as a result of the shellfish-based sulfate form, although taking it with a meal generally alleviates this problem. Chondroitin has similar issues and may also interact with anticoagulants, such as Warfarin/heparin.
Patients with spinal stenosis may find glucosamine and chondroitin effective at relieving chronic pain associated with this condition. It may also help in the long-term to minimize the related degeneration in musculoskeletal health. Improvements in delivery mechanisms may make glucosamine and chondroitin even more effective in the future for those suffering from central spine conditions.
As always, consult your healthcare provider prior to using neutraceuticals, and ensure that you take a high quality supplement from a trusted manufacturer.
- Ruane, R., Griffiths, P., (2002), Glucosamine therapy compared to ibuprofen for joint pain, British Journal of Community Nursing, Vol.7, no.3, pp.148-52. PMID 11904551
- Walsh, J.A.L., O'Neill, C.W., Lotz, J.C., (2007), Glucosamine HCl alters production of inflammatory mediators by rat intervertebral disc cells in vitro, The Spine Journal, Vol.7, no.5, pp.601-608.
- Phillipi, A.F., Leffler, C.T., Leffler, S.G., Mosure, J.D.C., Kim, P.D., (1999), Glucosamine, chondroitin and manganese for degenerative joint disease of the knee or low back: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study, Military Medicine, Vol.64, no.2, pp.85–91.
- Deal, C.L., (1999), Neutraceuticals as Therapeutic Agents in Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, pp.379-395.
- Forsyth, R., Brigden, C., Northrop, A., (2006), Double blind investigation of the effects of oral supplementation of combined glucosamine hydrochloride (GHCL) and chondroitin sulphate (CS) on stride characteristics of veteran horses, Equine Veterinary Journal, Vol.36S, pp.622-5. PMID 17402494


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I have these wooden spoons for a long time and have wanted to do something unique and fun with them. As I was looking through the Pazzles Craft Room library I saw these Chevron Monogram letters and realized they are the perfect fit with my wooden spoons to make a cute and fun sign for my planter. If you don't want to use the Chevron Monogram letters, there are other options in the collections to use as well.
You could also create fun vegetable garden markers or create them for your inside plants.
I simply used spray paint to make them each their own color. Then I measured my spoons and sized my letters so they would fit. After I got my letters sized correctly, I put a box around each letter, so that I could cut them out of stencil material or vinyl. Adding the square allowed me to use the negative so I could achieve the look I wanted.
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Arjen Robben says leaving Real Madrid for Bayern Munich was the best decision of his career, as the veteran forward prepares for the 2018-19 Bundesliga season to get underway.
Robben, 34, retired from international duty last year and had been considering his future at club level before agreeing a one-year extension to remain at Allianz Arena.
The wide forward has retained much of the pace while running with the ball that has made him so difficult for defenders to deal with throughout his impressive career.
Speaking to Bayern's website, the Dutchman was asked if, when he signed for the club in 2009, he expected to enjoy such a long and productive stay in Germany.
"No, I don't think so – but then again, yes," he replied.
"I'm always a realist, and I know the world of football is fast-moving. It could have been different. After my debut as a pro for Groningen I was at Eindhoven for two years. It was a big step for me in the Netherlands: to leave home at the age of 18.
"I went abroad when I was 20, three years at Chelsea, a big club. Then two years at Madrid. Then Bayern approached me and I made the decision.
"I was sceptical at the beginning, I didn't know whether it was the right decision. I can now say: it was the best decision in my career."
Robben has won the Bundesliga seven times and the Champions League once at Bayern, to go with Eredivisie, Premier League and LaLiga titles earned at PSV, Chelsea and Madrid, as well as the FA Cup and DFB-Pokal.


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Burao, Somaliland
Job Title: Industrial Chemist
Location: Burao, Somaliland
*Somali nationals are more preferable
Background of Company
ILEYS Enterprises & Detergent Industry Corporation is a registered private owned company with shareholder base. It has a significant presence in Horn of Africa since 1993 at Burao, the capital city of Togdheer Region. Our Business diversifies into two business verticals with many stem as Trading for Building Materials & Manufactures of all kind of Detergent products.
We are looking for outstanding professional with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in contributing to business development whilst supplementing his/her income in the post of "Industrial Chemist".
Typical responsibilities and duties for Industrial Chemistinclude:
Conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments.
Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials
Recording and analyzing data
Demonstrating procedures
Collecting, preparing and/or testing samples
Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility of the equipment
Providing technical support
Presenting results to senior staff
Writing reports, reviews and summaries
Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
Supervising staff
Carrying out risk assessments
Ordering and maintaining stock and resource.
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A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry (with experience in analytical chemistry) or related field, with further education being advantageous
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Can use spectrophotometer method to analyze materials
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Proficiency with computers and scientific equipment.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
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All interested candidate are encouraged to forward their CVs and applications to the email firstname.lastname@example.com . ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
The closing date is on: 30thNovember, 2019
Date of issue: 13th November, 2019
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Mocana's Weekly News Roundup, Ed 11
This week's Roundup has multiple articles on how smartphone apps have upgraded security and communication between others.
From adblocking to hotel apps to allow instant walkie-talkie communication, there are so many chances to take advantage of the smartphone world.
Whether you have an iPhone or Android, there are ways to protect your smartphone from malware and spyware, and some of these articles chronicle that very effectively.
To read more on these interesting topics, see below:
"New Walkie-Talkie Mobile App Helps Hotel Security"
This article explains how FCS Computer Systems has introduced a mobile app that can make your phone instantly like a walkie-talkie. With the many smartphone updates, this helps hotels with dispatching and communicating throughout. The app is called m-2Talk, and it has melded the old with the new and made secure connections.
"What Your 99 Cents Gets You For Buying An iOS Adblocking App: Adverts"
Marco Arment, developer of the Peace adblocker, had an app that rose to the top of the Apple store and recently allowed users to "add ad-blocking extensions for the first time." While that was pulled, a new app called Crystal is only .99 cents and has a "whitelisting" deal that allows some apps to pass through.
"Why Solving the App Gap is Essential for Enterprise Mobility to Prevail"
According to a survey, did you know that "employees with mobile access to critical workflows increase their productivity by 50%?" Enterprise employees now bring an average of 3 devices into the workplace regularly. This article outlines three emerging soutions to solve the app gap.
"5 Ways to Keep Your iPhone Secure"
Business Insider Australia
This article outlines 5 good ways to keep your iPhone secure. Although the new update to iOS 9 has solved some bugs, keep in mind it is always safer to have a 6 digit passcode. It goes step-by-step and shows screenshots, including using passcodes and fingerprint authentication to keep your iPhone more secure than before.
"Top 5 Security Apps for Android Phones"
Let's not have Android phones be left out, either--as this article indicates, the number of smartphone users is "expected to reach the 2.5 billion mark worldwide." This article outlines some valuable apps you can use to help protect your phone from malware and spyware.
We value your input as a reader; let us know your thoughts in the comments here or tweet us @mocana.


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Solvay's New 30% Glass-Filled AvaSpire® PAEK Provides Broader Property Profile Versus Rival PEEK Products
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, October 14, 2014–Solvay Specialty Polymers has unveiled a new 30% glass-reinforced AvaSpire®polyaryletherketone (PAEK)grade which delivers significantly greater performance and processing advantages versus competing polyetheretherketone (PEEK) products. The next-generation material, designated AvaSpire®AV-652, expands Solvay's AvaSpire®PAEK range by providing a higher performing alternative to the company's existing 30% glass-filled AvaSpire®AV-651 product for structural and metal replacement applications for the medical, mobile electronics, aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing industries. Solvay made the announcement at Fakuma 2014 held in Friedrichshafen, Germany October 14-18.
"This new AvaSpire®grade complements AV-651 and is a major step change which takes overall performance capabilities to an unprecedented new level," explained Jamal El-Hibri, principal scientist for Solvay Specialty Polymers.
AvaSpire®AV-652 offers 10% to 15% greater strength and stiffness (modulus) compared to 30% glass-filled PEEK grades available today. It also achieves a greater level of mechanical toughness than previously possible versus today's glass-filled PEEK. Impact resistance values are 20% to 30% higher than those of glass-filled PEEK at similar loading and melt flow.
The thermal performance of AvaSpire®AV-652 in terms of modulus at temperature is higher between room temperature and 200°C (392°F). Between 160°C and 200°C (320°F and 392°F), the modulus is on average 70% higher than that of 30% glass-filled PEEK (see graph).
The new grade is designed for processing by injection molding. The material's nominal melt viscosity of 0.49 kPa-s ranks between high-flow injection molding grades and low-flow extrusion grades of 30% glass fiber-reinforced PEEK.
AV-652 also sports a lower absolute crystallinity level which results in several processing and end use advantages over 30% glass-filled PEEK. Benefits include lower mold shrinkage, less warpage, and tighter dimensional control overall for parts injection molded to tight tolerances.
AvaSpire®AV-652 also offers broad chemical resistance to a wide variety of industrial chemicals, including acids, bases, and most organic solvents. The hydrolytic stability of the material is excellent, allowing prolonged use in hot water and steam environments. The material also possesses outstanding resistance to virtually all commercial sterilization techniques including heat, steam, gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, and various organic and inorganic chemical sterilization agents.
The product is available in pellet form in light beige (BG20) and black (BK95). It is semi-commercial and available in pilot scale quantities for evaluation and test production runs. Solvay is also considering an expansion of this technology platform to include other materials such as extrusion grades for stock shapes.
As an international chemical group, SOLVAY assists industries in finding and implementing ever more responsible and value-creating solutions. Solvay generates 90% of its net sales in activities where it is among the world's top three players. It serves many markets, varying from energy and the environment to automotive and aeronautics or electricity and electronics, with one goal: to raise the performance of its clients and improve society's quality of life. The group is headquartered in Brussels, employs about 29,400 people in 56 countries and generated 9.9 billion euros in net sales in 2013. Solvay SA is listed as SOLB.BE on NYSE Euronext in Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB:BB - Reuters: SOLB.BR).


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The Case of Mileva Marić: Was Einstein's First Wife His Secret Collaborator?
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The article examines the central claims that purport to demonstrate that Mileva Marić, Einstein's first wife, collaborated with Einstein on his major scientific work during their marriage. The claims are shown to be based on erroneous information, unreliable sources, and the recycling of assertions that have no factual basis.


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AutoGravity is working to incorporate full-service leasing options — maintenance and insurance — onto its platform, Chief Financial Officer Lukas Wickart told Auto Finance News.
"On AutoGravity, in the future, you will be able to not just finance a vehicle but add insurance and additional products with your car, so [the platform] becomes more of a one-stop shop," Wickart said.
As full-service leasing models "pop up," the fintech company welcomes those leasing providers as potential partners, he said. "It's definitely something we are looking at and want to add to our platform going forward."
From a technology standpoint, AutoGravity is able to build out products in "record time," he said. For example, the company built its trade-in estimator tool within three weeks.
"Our engineering team is extremely quick, so we can act super fast to those kinds of [mobility] trends as they emerge," Wickart said. "Those all-inclusive lease models, that's definitely not something we looked at six months ago, but now we are."
AutoGravity operates in all states except Nevada and has nearly a half-million users, up from 1,000 users last June when the platform launched. The company is also nearing a half-billion dollars in total volume of loan amounts requested through its platform.Like This Post