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Alertus App
Alertus Technologies offers mobile phone apps for enhanced mobile notification between authorized dispatchers and end users.
The Alertus Recipient App allows end users to not only receive push notifications but to quickly send geo-tagged incident reports to emergency management personnel via the panic button feature.
The Alertus Activator App allows authorized dispatchers to quickly send emergency notification alerts to faculty, staff, students, or personnel via Android or iOS tablets or smartphones.
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Two-Four Tuesday (v.7)
Our previous list of the "Top Five" safety upgrades in automobiles that have saved the most American lives since 1960 finally garnered a comment. So, I'm going to reward our lonely player with another list today. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the #2 item (though not #4, as predicted by Aloma210) was indeed energy-absorbing steering assemblies (over 53,000 lives saved since 1960), and the #4 item was improved instrument panel designs (over 21,000 lives). By the way, Aloma210, adhesive windshield bonding ranked #8 -- but not so much for not shattering, but rather, for not falling into the car and breaking during a collision.
And now, on to today's game. We hope you'll play along again!
I will post the "Top Five" items in a list, except that I'm leaving out the 2nd and the 4th items. Your mission -- comment with your guesses (or "answers", if you're that confident) as to what the missing items are. Don't cheat by looking up the info on the web -- just have fun and take your own guess. I'll give the correct answers the following Tuesday, if there have been comments made.
Top Five states by the percentage of their population that was born outside the state of residence, according to the 1990 U.S. Census.
1. Nevada (78%)
2. ??
3. Alaska (66%)
4. ????
5. Wyoming (57%)
(Your tricky hint for #2 are the red birds and the blue and striped fish of Jupiter, and the similarly tricky hint for #4 is the Texas Rangers [Surprise!].)


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Wimmera mental health nurses face uncertainty for client well-being with new STEMPI model set to be introduced on July 1
THE future of mental health nursing services in the Wimmera is uncertain due to a cut in funding.
In April, it was announced that Western Victoria Primary Health Network would implement its new Services and Treatment for Enduring and Persistent Mental Illness model from July 1.
The STEPMI model will replace the network's current Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP).
Tristar Medical Group mental health services manager Brett McKinnon said the new model would cut the group's annual funding it received from Western Victoria PHN from $200,640 to $138,500 in 2018/19.
Furthermore, he said the group's funding would be further cut in 2019/20 to $123,111 annually.
"All Tristar PHN funded services will be gone from July 1," he said.
"The new model has 55 patients to be serviced from an out of town based provider who is still yet too advise staff employed in a local Horsham context.
"Our concern is that the government is operating in almost stealth like fashion to reduce funding.
"The sad thing is that they are going to end up paying more in the long-run with impacts to be felt in the acute sector due to an increase in the burden of illness through lack of adequate resourcing of primary care providers.
"There have been recent additional funds released by federal Health Minister Greg Hunt to the Western Victorian region and we are still yet to see where and how they will be apportioned."
He said the changes would adversely affect Wimmera residents who relied on the group's mental health nursing services.
"We have been a provider of credentialed mental health nursing services for the last eight years in the region and regularly manage up to 300 to 500 cases per year," he said.
"Currently we have two highly skilled and experienced mental health nurses who work out of Horsham whose services will be segwayed into other areas and regions by virtue of this loss of funding."
Credentialed mental health nurse Irina Bennewitz works out of the Horsham clinic, while Alistair Mason works out of both Horsham and Ararat.
Ms Bennewitz said she was greatly concerned for her clients.
"We work with clients face-to-face, so we can see from a grassroots level how these changes will affect them," she said.
"We know that from July 1 this new model will be introduced and we have had no indication from the PHN about what that will mean for the transition of care for our clients.
"All our clients have been notified that there will be changes, but because we don't have any solid information about the transition process, we can't tell them what those changes are.
When this funding model ceases, we'll be effectively no longer employed.Horsham mental health nurse Irina Bennewitz
"We're hoping to receive an outline of what the model is so we can pass it on to our clients and the GPs we work with."
Ms Bennewitz said she consulted an average of eight clients per day, while Mr Mason often consulted more than 10.
"We both have full caseloads; we've definitely had no shortage of clients coming in," she said.
"Often wait times can be three to four weeks.
"We have a commitment to the well-being of our clients and there's a certain rapport that we have with them."
She said there was uncertainty about the future of her job.
"I might lose my job as other nurses already have, but there's no certainty," she said.
"When this funding model ceases, we'll be effectively no longer employed.
"The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Victorian branch is involved in this; while ANMF assistant secretary Pip Carew and Brett have in communication with all levels of government."
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said mental health was an important issue in her electorate.
"Federal psycho-social community mental health funding is available, but for over a year now Daniel Andrew's has been dithering in finalising a funding agreement for Victoria," she said.
"This has caused enormous uncertainty and distress across the community mental health sector.
"Daniel Andrews needs to understand the value of the community mental health sector and provide funding certainty for services that local people with mental illness desperately need.
"The Liberal Nationals recognise that community mental health services have a clear role to play in supporting people with mental illness and psychiatric disability, and understands the need to keep people well rather than only providing care when in crisis."
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Hot Buttered Bourbon
Someone should write a Christmas carol about butter. I'm not volunteering per se, but after a few Hot Buttered Bourbon cider cocktails, I may burst into song.
I'm not sure how a holiday without butter would go down, but I don't think I want to be a part of it. While I do make a point to eat healthy, butter is still a staple in my refrigerator. Whether I'm adding softness to my healthy Trail Mix Cookies, flakiness to the brown sugar crust in my Mini Quiches with Caramelized Pears and Gorgonzola, or toasting nuts for my mom's Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Whiskey Pecans, butter is the MVP of my holiday spread. If ever an ingredient deserved a theme song, it would be butter.
The inspiration for my Hot Buttered Bourbon cocktails came from a classic winter warmer, hot buttered rum. I updated the typical buttered rum recipe to include two of my favorite cold weather ingredients, bourbon and apple cider. I also kept the recipe easy to make—no need to prep and chill the spiced butter ahead of time.
If you have never tried a hot buttered cocktail, prepare for warm, cinnamon, buttery romance. The butter melts into the apple cider and spices, adding creaminess and depth to every sip, while the smooth bourbon keeps the drink from being overly sweet. Hot Buttered Bourbon is guaranteed to keep you toasty and happy on the inside, even if the weather is drizzly and chilly on the outside.
The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with a big glass of Hot Buttered Bourbon, but they are also an important time to remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves. While I have a snug home and food on my table (buttery and otherwise), I know that many right here in our country are not so lucky. To help feed those in need this season, I'm teaming up with 12 fellow bloggers, the American Dairy Association Mideast, and Feeding America for the Big Holiday Potluck. Here's the best part: you can help raise money for Feeding America with nothing but a click of your mouse!
For every "like," comment, or share my recipe and other Big Holiday Potluck recipes receive on the ADA's Facebook page between December 6th and December 13th, the ADA Mideast will donate $1 to Feeding America.
All you have to do is visit the ADA's Facebook page, then "like," comment on, or share any of the Big Holiday Potluck recipes, including this recipe for Hot Buttered Bourbon. With every click of your mouse, you will be providing nine meals to families in need. That's right—Feeding America can donate NINE meals for every $1 they receive! By participating in the ADA's Feeding America campaign, you can help provide a balanced meal to families in need this season. Dairy is an essential ingredient for a balanced diet, but it represents only 5.3 percent of the food available in food pantries. Organizations like the ADA and Feeding America are committed to helping families have access to a wider variety of nutritious foods, dairy included.
As you're clicking up a storm over on the ADA's page, don't forget to check out the other Big Holiday Potluck recipes, all of which use dairy in some way. While I'm all about the butter today, it's not the only important dairy ingredient my refrigerator. In addition to butter for my personal baking, those who read my blog regularly know I also love to use Greek yogurt to keep treats like these Cranberry Apricot Bars and Mini Lemon Cheesecakes healthier without sacrificing taste.
Whether you're baking it into Caramel Stuffed Brownies, slathering it atop Apple Butter Biscuits, or whipping it into Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting, butter deserves recognition at the holidays. Let's raise our glasses of Hot Buttered Bourbon in appreciation.
If the spirit should move you to write butter a little holiday jingle, please do share it. I think this whole butter-themed carol has some serious chart-topping potential. Butter for the next Michael Bublé Christmas album perhaps? I know I'd buy a copy.
Hot Buttered Bourbon
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, — softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup bourbon — (4 ounces)
- Cinnamon sticks — for garnish
In a small sauce pan over low heat, bring cider to a gentle simmer. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, honey, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger with a spoon until combined. Add the butter mixture to the cider, whisking just until it melts.
Remove pan from heat, whisk in the bourbon and serve immediately. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
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Mmmmmm, reminds me of Harry Potter and Butterbeer. Bourbon is always my first choice when it comes to cocktails, so this sounds like it was made for me. And a great cause too!
Oh my gosh!! This sounds so good! I think I might be going to the liquor store today to get me some bourbon!
I have family who would really enjoy this! I think I would enjoy the song you're writing (right?!:) even more!
Butter is a staple in my kitchen as well! And a must for the Holidays! This drink sounds so comforting. Oh, I love it!
Have a wonderful weekend :D
I have definitely never tried a hot buttered bourbon drink..I generally stick to tropical fruity thangs. However, I am loving all the seasonal flavours in this bad boy…andddd it has booze. That is always a good thing.
Haha, like Meg above, this reminded me of Harry Potter lore's butterbeer as well! I imagine this must smell divine.
Yeah, HI. GET IN MY FACE. I've been not super happy with my bourbon sippin' cocktails lately. And now I know why: because it's not had butter in it. I'm doin' this tonight!
Oh I will love to be all over this. And so very wintery and wizardy!! I will go ahead and dream all day long now. Thanks for making my morning. (PS: You may have very many harry potter fan readers!!)
This winter I have been all about warm cocktails. It is cold outside, and beer and wine don't seem to have the same appeal that they do in the summer. However, this looks amazing and delicious, and most importantly, WARM, and I really want to make this as soon as possible. Is it too early to start drinking, yet?
Send some my way! Perfect for this FREEZING day we are having! Yum!
I've never had a buttered drink! Can't wait to try it. Kind of reminds me of Butterbeer from Harry Potter, ha! I'll make this and pretend I'm in Diagon Alley : )
This looks like a great winter drink!
And here I thought I was happy with just hot buttered rum and then you DO THIS!!! How utterly fabulous!! Drink up!
Oh WOW. That looks absolutely delicious and comforting!
I saw this on a menu once and when I went to order they didn't have it.. now I know what it is! Will try and give it a go, I'll let you know how it turns out =)
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This drink looks fabulous! Perfect for a cold night, can't wait to try it out!
I agree Erin. A Christmas without butter would be quite sad. At least at my house! This drink looks just delicious!
I drank my fair share of mulled wine and spiced cider over the holidays and loved it! This sounds wonderful!
We just started appreciating bourbon. We'll have to try this recipe!
This sounds like a great drink to have over the holidays. The "hot buttered" sounds scrumptious :) I'm thinking about what holiday get together I want to have this at.
Ok, seriously, i need someone to pay me to write about my love for butter. Also cheese. Basically all dairy products.
Pass the butter, will ya?
This looks incredible! And like the perfect way to keep away the winter chill :)
Sooo I've never had a hot buttered drink … I kinda feel like I've been missing out! This looks and sounds delicious!
Now this is the kind of cocktail that will make me sing Christmas carols after the third one because they are so good, I can't stop!
Haha, I would be all for a song dedicated to butter! I've never had a hot buttered bourbon before, but it sounds insanely cozy and decadent. Yum!
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Oh.My.God. This is superb! I let the WHOLE spices marinate in the cider sinmering for about an hour till my Christmas guests finally appeared… magic! The air smelled so nice and added humidity too! The cider was infused with spicy deliciousness. Then at serving time, I added the butter mixed with some powdered cinnamon to the cider in the stove pot. Put bourbon in each mug, adding the spiced cider w/butter last. To die for. Took the third, or was it fourth? round, when we couldn't drink anymore for being too soused, (BTW recipe makes 1 healthy serving in a favorite mug) and put the remainder in a jar in the fridge to be nuked later, adding bourbon after heating. Works for me! Got a cold after Christmas and this makes the PERFECT Hot Toddy for whatever ails you! THX for the recipe!
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It's getting to be that time of year again: the agenda is about 80% complete (even if you don't quite see that yet), the registrations are flowing in, the gluecon supporters include everyone that's anyone, and next week we'll announce the 12 demo pod winners.
All of that can mean only one thing: it's time to grab your early bird registration because that rate will expire shortly (in 10 days; April 15th).
If you've been to Gluecon before, then you've heard me say that my singular goal each year is to get *more* technical. And if you've never been to Gluecon before, then you should know that we are a show that is for developers. Forget business case studies and endless panels about blah blah blah (who gives a shit?) — gluecon is substance, substance, substance, and more substance — until your brain bleeds.
What kind of substance? Things like:
"The Badass Beyond Hadoop: Percolator, Dremmel, Pregel"
"Why MongoDB + Node.js is the new server-side stack"
"Asynchronous Architectures for Implementing Scalable Cloud Services"
"Adding Real-time to Hadoop with a streaming SQL overlay for massively parallel processing"
"Architecting for Performance in the face of Mobile and APIs"
"Real World Big Data – Achieving 100K transactions per second with a NoSQL Database"
"Small devices, big data:Designing a massively multiuser apps platform"
"Securing Your Pocket to The Cloud: OAuth and Mobile Devices"
"Running Node.js applications at scale"
"Integrating Application Intelligence for Better Management and Visibility into Web Applications"
And that's just a snapshot. Did I mention the 4+ hour workshop from Netflix's Cloud Architect about their architecture (front to back) and the 4+ hour workshop from the founder of CloudFoundry about building polyglot apps on that platform? Oh, and then there's the hackathon…and the CloudCamp…and the Twilio workshop….it just goes on and on.
I'll skip the hyperbole. Don't miss Gluecon, folks. Grab your discounted registration today. See you there.


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Tiger's new ad, image a hard sell
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tiger Woods had gone home for the day by the time the cute little kids in green hats and white overalls scampered across the greens, and the trio of greatest living Masters champions got together for a sentimental reunion in the par-3 contest that is an annual tradition at the Masters.
A shame, because even though his own kids aren't here, the gathering on the eve of the Masters would have been the perfect way to show off the new Woods that we've been promised. A time to show him having a few laughs with the guys and doing something Woods vowed to do just two days earlier -- give back to the fans.
A time to take some of the sting off a new tabloid report that, if true, makes him look even more despicable. Without going into detail, it included the words "21-year-old," "neighbor" and "sex."
Who knows why he didn't show. He may have had dinner plans or a session with his addiction sponsor.
He might even have been using the afternoon to work on his new cause -- helping other people who, like himself, suffer from the terrible affliction of not being able to keep their pants on when it matters most.
So, he left it to the marketing people who made him a star in the first place. The making of a new image began not with Woods reaching out to fans at the par-3, but with an ill-advised, ill-timed Nike commercial.
It invokes the voice of his late father who wants to know if his son had learned his lesson. Woods, wearing a Swoosh on his cap and on his vest, also wears a soulful look -- as if he had just been taken to the woodshed.
It wasn't the first time Earl Woods entered the conversation this week. Woods brought up his father the other day, blaming the stress of his dad's final illness for his fondness for the sleeping drug Ambien.
But this was even more crass. This was even more calculating.
This was flat out nauseating.
"I want to find out what your thinking was. I want to find out what your feelings are. And did you learn anything?" Dad asks.
There's no answer, but it could have been: "Yes, sir. I learned to be more careful when I send text messages."
Indeed, the attempt by Nike to begin trying to craft public opinion in Woods' favor is so cartoonish it's laughable. Selling shoes is one thing, but selling moral rehabilitation is better left to those who do it on Sunday.
Maybe the people behind the Swoosh are so worried they'll lose their franchise they're desperate to try anything. Or maybe they've just figured out they needed to do something -- and fast -- because people aren't buying what Woods says, either.
Augusta National chairman Billy Payne became the first top golf official to call Woods out Wednesday with a tongue-lashing delivered as part of his remarks to open the tournament.
"I hope he now realizes that every kid he passes on the course wants his swing, but would settle for his smile," Payne said.
The world's greatest golfer tees it up today for the first time in five months, and for the first time since he reinvented himself as a changed man. He's doing it on the biggest stage in golf, a place where he catapulted into superstardom, a place where he's won four times.
He's contrite, humble, and eager to give back to a game that made him wealthy beyond belief. He wants to be a better man, and he's determined to do it the right way.
At least that's what Woods and his image-makers want us to believe.
That's why we saw Woods sign a few autographs earlier this week, and roll a few golf balls to kids off the 18th green. That's why he actually looked in the direction of a few fans during his practice round.
If it seems plastic, maybe that's because it is. If Woods seems to be following a script, maybe that's because he is.
Fans here don't seem sure how to respond to him just yet. Woods gets scattered, if polite, applause and there's an occasional shout out of "Go Tiger." But, while there seems to be respect for his game, there doesn't seem to be a lot of affection for the person.
That could change as time goes on, he wins a few tournaments, and the details of his sordid secret life recede from memory. It might even change if Woods could do the improbable and win a green jacket on Sunday.
So, if you buy the new image, go ahead and cheer. Stand up and scream for Woods the way you might have once before.
And if you really want to help the guy, go buy some new Nikes.
Bonus video! Bill Murray in the "Cinderella Story" scene from "Caddyshack."


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Capitol Wrestling Partners with Douglas Cartelli Promotions For Live Wrestling Event And Documentary Filming On May 20th.
The producers of the upcoming documentary CREDIBLE and Capitol Wrestling are proud to come together on May 20th at the New Britain VFW Hall in New Britain, CT. The cause? A night of pro wrestling and filming of the documentary mentioned above about the trials and tribulations of former ECW World Champion and WWE Superstar, Justin Credible (PJ Polaco)
Tickets are on sale now (bit.ly/CredibleLive), for the action-packed card featuring, two former world champions square off, as Justin Credible will stand across the ring with another trailblazing superstar in former Ring Of Honor World Champion and current Impact Wrestling star, Homicide!
Another innovator of the industry is in a featured match on May 20th, as third generation star Teddy Hart comes to the Capitol in singles action against Slyck Wagner Brown! Hart has had an unbeatable 2017, and looks to add to his career resurgence against Brown, who has faced some of the biggest names in pro wrestling!
Capitol Wrestling's burgeoning women's division is on display on May 20th as the leader of the "Femivist" movement, Portia Vaughn leads her newest charge Ariela Nyx into action against Ring Of Honor standout Karen Q!
The ever-popular Nyla Rose is in singles action on May 20th, as "the Native Beast" takes on the "Wrestlebae" known as Vanity.
Capitol Wrestling's stars will look to shine in New Britain on Sunday night May 20th, as Matt Macintosh and Anthony Gangone will face off once again, looking to beat their first showdown on Capitol Wrestling Television in 2017.
Also signed for May 20th.
Steve Scott vs. Darius Carter
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Paul Jordane vs. Mike Law
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The Perfect Strangers
"Rump Thump" Stephon Smith
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For more information on Credible: The Documentary head to Credible Documentary.com
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Important tourist places in and around Goa | Road (route) map from Mumbai to GOA
The Vascodagama which is the capital Goa during the time of Portuguese is called as Goa in the present. The three cities called Vascodagama, Panaji and Madagamp are in a triangular shape. Among these three the cities Panaji and Vasco are on the seashore with the distance of 30 Kilo meters each. The Madagamp city is around 25 Kilo meters in distance from the shore.
Around the sea cost the hills which are induced inside the ocean divided the coast into two parts. Even though the entire sea coast has only one ocean, it is called with different names to each and every part available between two hills. There are five beaches to the southern part of Vascodagama which is called as Northern Goa. The places to be seen are these beaches only. The places to be seen which looks very attractive are the hills which are situated far to the city, Mangesh which is in between Forests, Santa Darga temples.
In the part of city where the Vascomo is touched to the places there are lot many churches which are constructed at the time of Portuguese rule. Among those Churches Saint Francis church is famous. A harbor is situated in between the Vasco and Panaji. There a lot many lodges and hotels which provides services to the tourists of all the ranges from Middle class to High class and the tour packages which are operated by the various tourist operators to facilitate the tourists. The people where we have taken the Lodge will provide even the to and fro package tours. In this package they will be shown the Northern side of Goa in one day and southern part of Goa in another day. The places to be shown as part of the Northern Goa package are the Beaches, temples which are far to the city, Churches which are in the middle of the city. Coming to the Southern Goa tourism package they will show all the beaches from morning to evening. One more specialty is that the motor bikes are available for hire to see all the places in Goa on our own.
Road (route) map from Mumbai to GOA


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So a few years back I made a sketchbook called "LoneWolf: Drink N' Draw", it contained sketches from when I would go to the bar by myself and draw. I don't belong to the real DnD Society. I don't live in LA and driving/taking the train into NYC would be too much of a pain. I thought it'd be cool to start my own drink n' draw club. So I created a universal charter for any working professional artist can join. I finished the logo tonight and plan to make shirts and member vests. I also started a blog nothing up just yet but will be posting rules and regulations soon. I want this to be a place once a month where I can post a few images from myself and others as we have a few beers. Hope you guys like it. Look for more updates in the near future, Thanks!
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Here comes the Jamborines
The Jamborines
Settled within the beautiful french part of Switzerland the Jamborines have set sail to conquer the world- and with their ambition and coolness I'm sure they will find success.
Winning the Coca Cola Band Contest in Lausanne, Switzerland last year, these busy guys are in the process of throwing out there first album "Tales of broken afternoons".
I personally feel attached to this guys as we share a little history: we've both started at about the same time and the singer and I have exchanged our news about our ongoing "outcome" with our projects.
So somehow it wasn't far off that I have just recently produced a series of T-Shirts.
Here's glimpse on how they look like-
Apart from that a little video of one of their stage appearances:
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In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley research introduced a new model designed to identity stocks that will receive a tender offer - a takeover bid - over the next 12 months.
The model is called ALERT, which stands for the Acquisition Likelihood Estimate Ranking Tool.
The team believes high corporate cash balances and recent offer activity, which is at a cyclical low (see chart below) leave the market "poised for a rebound in activity."
The ALERT model uses 10 indicators, including debt-to-asset ratio, dividend yield, and relative price-to-book, to identify potential offer recipients.
Of the 40 stocks in the top quintile of ALERT, 9 stocks received an 'overweight' rating from Morgan Stanley analysts:
- Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW);
- Walter Energy Inc. (WLT);
- Air Lease Corp. (AL);
- Brinker International Inc. (EAT);
- Fresh Market Inc. (TFM);
- Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD);
- Express Scripts Holding Co. (ESRX);
- Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB); and
- Celgene Corp (CELG).
The research team throws caution to the winds, reminding clients that only 2.8% of the largest 1000 companies receive an offer over the course of the year. The stocks that do receive an offer, however, tend to appreciate handsomely. According to Morgan Stanley's team, "Stocks that receive an offer in the subsequent quarter produce an average relative return of over 21 percent from the end of the quarter through the day of the offer."


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Here two ancient blog posts explaining why I chose to go indie. My decision was unique to me and my crazy, big life and also, frankly, suited to my hermit personality type. I'm happy with my decision.
My writing goal is to be an influence for good and to provide entertainment that supports my values. My debut novel has had more than 60k downloads and has been on Amazon's top 100 list of historical romances for five months. I don't think I could have had that sort of reach with a small publisher.
I started writing on a daily basis more than 15 years ago. For many years I taught piano lessons and saved the money I earned to spend on writing workshops, conferences and classes. Besides studying English lit. at BYU a hundred years ago, I've also taken writing classes at UC Irvine, Orange Coast college, Saddleback college and online classes through RWA and Writer's Digest. I had $4,000 of piano money when I first self published Stealing Mercy. Each book costs about $500 to publish and I have published 5 full length novels and have a 6th with an editor. Except for blog hops, I haven't spent any money on advertising or promotion. I no longer attend conferences because I would rather spend my money on producing books than attending conferences.
I won't list the conferences I've attended. Or the awards I've won. Or the near misses with publishers and agents. I mention this to show that I didn't wake up one day and decide to write a book. I started writing stories when I was eight years old. I don't intend to stop. I'm a marathon writer, more Agatha Christie than Harper Lee.
I'm incredibly grateful to live in our insane digital age that has allowed me to balance my passions. And I'm really lucky that my husband and children support me financially, emotionally and spiritually. And I'm also lucky that I belong to an amazing critique/writing group.
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By Elli Wilson
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Another day, another dozen stories about violence against women and girls. Often complete with sensationalised headline and a hyper-sexualised photo of an objectified female body. The forms this violence takes are myriad – sexual harassment, rape, sexual assault, FGM, childhood sexual abuse, 'honour' crimes – but it is all rooted in a deep societal misogyny that people are loathe to confront on an individual and an institutional level. For myself, and countless others, these stories are not just statistics or isolated incidents that can be forgotten by turning the page and shrugging off the uncomfortable thoughts that they provoke. This is our lived experience. It's the guy groping you in a club, or harassing you when you dare to go out and be a woman in public. It's the boyfriend who doesn't think no means no, and the pupils at your school who shove their hands down your tights and then laugh.
And then suddenly it's the advert making a joke of the sexual violence that you have suffered. Whether it is the coffee company using groping to sell their product or the female model surrounded by men in what looks suspiciously like a 'fashionable' gang rape, for a survivor of sexual violence, it is repulsive to see it used as a tool to maximise profit. This is capitalist misogyny at its extreme; women's bodies are used to sell products and so is their abuse. This is what rape culture looks like and it has got to stop.


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What The FDA's New Sugar Proposal Really Means + Why You Need To Know
Many of us are probably already looking for ways to cut down on our intake of sugar. The good news is that now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to help.
On July 24, the FDA announced a new proposal recommending that nutrition labels not only list the total grams of "added sugar" in food products, but also reveal how that added sugar relates to our overall daily value.
The proposal was inspired by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which recently cited the extensive evidence that an excess of sugar is associated with obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes, among other health problems.
So the group concluded that there should be a clear recommendation for the total amount of added sugar that's safe for us to eat on a daily basis. They established that amount to be 50 grams for adults, which is about 200 calories or 10% of the typical 2,000-calorie diet.
Translation: No more than 10% of the calories in a healthful diet should come from added sugar.
The FDA's recommendation is to now bring that very information to food labels. So if a product has 25 grams of added sugar per serving, the nutrition facts would need to indicate that it represents a full 50% of daily value.
To put that in perspective: A 20oz can of Coca Cola, with its whooping 65 grams of added sugar, would need to state that it — all by itself — provides 130% of your recommended daily value!
Why Added Sugar Is Particularly Harmful
The FDA emphasized added sugar here for a reason. After all, fruit contains sugar, too — but it's not "added." In fact, fruit consumption is associated with less diabetes, not more. And there's also sugar, or lactose, in the milk of all mothers.
Added sugar, on the other hand, is a different matter. For one, when sugar is added to foods, there's no check on quantity. Second, sweeteners are often used by the food industry to maximize our eating and addiction — along with their profits. Plus, the glycemic effects of sugar in processed foods tend to be much higher than sugar in whole foods.
Bottom line: I very much welcome the FDA's proposal.
Still, there are of course potential loopholes, and the food industry can be quite wily when it comes to navigating regulations. With that in mind, I'm sharing three tactics to defend yourself further against added sugar:
1. Remember that ingredients are in order of abundance.
Any product that lists sugar as the first ingredient is only appropriate if it's a dessert or a special indulgence. Steer clear of breakfast cereals or snacks where sugar tops the list.
2. The shorter the ingredient list, the better.
In general, the best foods are made from a clear, short list of recognizable ingredients. Highly processed foods with long, unfamiliar ingredient lists provide lots of cover for various sweeteners and sugar substitutes.
3. The best way to avoid added sugars is to eat a wholesome diet.
A diet of wholesome, minimally processed foods leaves enough room for a bit of added sugar where it matters most for taste — without resulting in overall excess.
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Phantasmagoric - Knight of Cups
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I am glad that you are dancing Maan!
I am also glad that this decks threads are building up as it really deserves some recognition. In time, if more people buy this deck, our views will have formed a catalogue of the cards and their interpretations. There is so little information, other than the LWB, so I think that that would be useful for any new reader of this tarot pack.
Out of curiosity, where do your cards 'live'? I read already, Maan, that yours live in a marble bag (am I right?). Mine do not have a home yet. I did buy them a very brightly coloured lay out cloth though. It is full of different coloured stars, has large suns in the corner and a childlike moon in the centre. At first, I thought it may be a bit distractive, but the colours work so well with the Phantasmagoric that it makes for a really lively and energetic spread. I have an old tin that was my Grandmothers and then, my mothers. It is so old, is black and has coloured and also gold pictures on it. I would like to use it for a deck but am not sure whether it fits with this one; thought something brighter would be more appropriate. What do you think?
The scan is not a particularly good one, I am affraid.
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Release date: March 7, 2017
Publisher: Dutton
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
A powerful and moving breakout thriller about a couple who are plunged into unimaginable terror when their children are kidnapped, and the stop at nothing compulsion to get them back.
Judge Scott Sampson doesn't brag about having a perfect life, but the evidence is clear: A prestigious job. A beloved family. On an ordinary Wednesday afternoon, he is about to pick up his six-year-old twins to go swimming when his wife, Alison, texts him that she'll get the kids from school instead.
It's not until she gets home later that Scott realizes she doesn't have the children. And she never sent the text. Then the phone rings, and every parent's most chilling nightmare begins. A man has stolen Sam and Emma. A man who warns the judge to do exactly as he is told in a drug case he is about to rule on. If the judge fails to follow his instructions, the consequences for the children will be dire.
For Scott and Alison, the kidnapper's call is only the beginning of a twisting, gut-churning ordeal of blackmail, deceit, and terror; a high-profile trial like none the judge or his wife has ever experienced. Their marriage falters. Suspicions and long-buried jealousies rise to the surface. Fractures appear. Lies are told.
Through it all, Scott and Alison will stop at nothing to get their children back, no matter the cost to themselves…or to each other.
This is another book, that as a parent shattered my heart. Scott Sampson has a pretty awesome life, he's a federal judge and has been married to his wife Alison for years and they have adorable six year old twins, Sam and Emma. Then one day Scott gets a text from Ali saying she's picking up the kids from school even though it's his day. When they meet up at home it's immediately clear that something has gone horribly wrong. Sam and Emma have been taken, and the Sampsons have no idea why. Soon enough, he realizes that's he just the pawn in someone's sick game and they only need him because of the power he holds as a judge.
I've read several books where the plot centers around a parent having to go to extreme measures to keep their child safe , but I haven't come across one quite like this. For Scott and Alison, they're asked to do basically nothing. Yes, he has to pass down verdicts in his cases based on what the kidnappers tell him, but they're not to speak about it to anyone. I can't fathom how hard this would be, the feeling of helplessness would be overwhelming and Parks coveys their desperation perfectly, I could feel their pain leaping off of the pages.
This has a complex plot with tons of twists packed in, both big and small. The characterization is credible, especially as Scott and Alison's marriage falters under the extreme stress. Cracks begin to appear as they try to live their lives so no one suspects anything untoward is going on and they begin to doubt one another. This is a seamless blending of genres, it's part mystery, part domestic suspense and part legal thriller. It all culminates in a powerful, explosive ending that left me broken-hearted and showed the true depth of a parental bond and love.
Overall rating: 5/5
Thanks to Dutton Books for my review copy.


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My name is Egidio Romano and I'm also known as "EgiX", which is the nickname I chose when I was fifteen.
I'm a very curious guy, and I apply this curiosity in every aspect of my life, especially with computer stuff.
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Offers a wide variety of resources useful to clinicians
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The National Council is a nonprofit trade association
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Do you know of a place where you can go and connect with other homeschool families, be inspired by the great minds of classical education, and leave completely equipped to lead your family in a successful school year? The 2017 Sodalitas Gathering presented by Memoria Press promises to do just that. It includes everything from plenary sessions focusing on the big topics of classical education to breakout sessions focusing on more specific needs. This year's gathering will be a wonderful time spent with other like-minded homeschoolers talking about struggles and successes, and offering tips!
Topics of discussion will include:
- Teaching Math and Science
- Beginners Guides to Teaching Latin
- Schooling Through Suffering
- Memoria Press Online Academy
- Progressing through Classical Composition
- and More!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday. We encourage you to spend your evenings connecting with like-minded parents, getting to know each other deeper.
For those arriving in Lousiville Sunday evening, there will be a group of people gathering at MiMi's Cafe for dinner and a time to connect before Sodalitas Gathering begins. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Garden Room and it is dutch-treat. Mimi's will be extending a 20% discount on all appetizers.
*One special feature of Sodalitas Gathering is an opportunity to view and buy all of the Memoria Press curricula and get advice and guidance from the knowledgeable Memoria Press staff. We want you to make the most educated purchase possible when it comes to your homeschool curriculum.Sodalitas Gathering SchedulePre-Conference Schedule
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Sodalitas attendees are welcome to stay for the optional pre-conference tracks of the 2017 CLSA Teacher Training Conference, beginning on Wednesday. Feel free to attend any track that covers a subject for which you feel you need more direction or specific help. Pre-conference tracks are led by Highlands Latin School teachers.
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- IEW Structure and Style Review and Refinement
Cheryl Lowe
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Editor of The Classical Teacher
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Picked Up a G2 On Closeout
This July 4th holiday weekend, I gave my G1 to my niece, as she had expressed a lot of enthusiasm for the camera in recent months and wants to get involved in the photo hobby. I was delighted to be able to facilitate this. No regrets.
Now, I had a new G3 on order from Panansonic Direct at the time. But frustration at having waited two months for the new camera, along with rumors of a rangefinder-style MFT camera from Panasonic with a built-in viewfinder, caused me to cancel the G3 order last week.
This left me without a G-series camera body to use with my larger MFT lenses, like the 45-200 and 100-300. So what was I to do? I could wait a month or two and still buy a G3 (probably at a higher price) but it might be too close to the true GF1 replacement that I'm really waiting for... and the larger lenses might still not be an ideal combination. I also could buy a GH2 now for even more money.
Or I could pick up a G2 body for $299 on close-out. This immediately gives me a larger G-series body for my bigger lenses, leaves me with enough money to potentially pick up the true GF1 replacement if it comes out this year... and doesn't cost so much that upgrading to a GH3 next year (assuming it's a deal-changing camera) would be out of the question.
The G2 is an interesting camera - kind of the overlooked middle child. It's essentially a G1 with modestly better ergonomics, the addition of a touch-screen LCD and 720p HD video, and slight improvements in high ISO noise (via jpg processing since the sensor is the same).
But since my G1 wasn't a problem for me, the G2 should mean I won't be chomping at the bit for the next Panasonic MFT cameras. And it keeps intact my record of paying literally pennies on the list-price dollar for all of my MFT camera bodies.
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This is about life in my gardens. One is an acre on a hillside in Laguna Beach, California and the other is an acre in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Summer Show Offs
Last February I was complaining about these narrow little planters and how bare they looked in the winter along side of the weeping cedar. I think I vowed to plant something other than the 'Black and Blue ' salvia that has been there for the past few years and only looks good during the summer months. But as I look at it now, it really does look quite lovely, and since I never did get around to replacing it, I guess it will stay for another year! I do love the combination of the bright green foliage against the dark purple flowers and it is hard to get a color combination that doesn't clash with the house color when it is that close. I must remember my own advice that not everything looks great all the time and just let the tree take center stage in the winter months!
Posted by Sheila at 8:31 AM
Labels: flowers, focal points, garden beds, perennials, Summer
3 comments:
- Tatyana@MySecretGarden said...
Sheila, I think it looks beautiful!
It looks great in this spot!
This salvia is one of my favorites.
- July 6, 2014 at 11:43 AM
- Things and Thoughts said...
It's my first visit here. You take amazing photos and I share your love about flowers, gardens and not only..
Kind regards
- July 7, 2014 at 8:23 AM
- RobinL said...
Yes, that black and blue salvia definitely makes a statement! I have one little plant of it, and it certainly is not hardy here. But like you, I'd want something that looks good all year. It's a tough call!
- July 8, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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Extreme Weather Events of 2011: Tornadoes
In my list of the Top Ten Weather Events of 2011, I mention three separate tornadoes that hit three different locations in the United States and all made a huge impact. Strangely all these tornadoes hit down towns and cities. Is this because populations are larger and more dense over a wider area or did these storms just hit the wrong places. The tornadoes in Joplin and Tuscaloosa are some of the strongest you can get. Mean while the Springfield tornado is a rarity. These storms are some of the most devastating of the top ten weather events of 2011.
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Tuscaloosa Tornado April 27, 2011
The country experienced a number of deadly tornadoes this year and one of the first ones was the Tuscaloosa Tornado. The EF-4 tornado was apart what is now known as The 2011 Super Outbreak. This outbreak lasted from April 25-28th and produced 353 tornadoes, 207 tornadoes on April 27th alone. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado hit a little after 5pm CDT on April 27th. The storm was a wedge tornado with peak winds of 190 mph, a path 80.7 miles long and at it's largest 1.5 miles wide! This tornado was so desttuctive and impactful because it went through the city of Tuscaloosa at a busy time when people were out and about. The storm killed 43 people in Tuscaloosa, 64 people in total.
Besides the extreme lost of life and the horrendous landscape left behind by this tornado, what surprised me most was the documentation of the storm. For the first time ever, at least the first time I noticed it, our mobile society put themselves in harms way to record the storm. I've collected some of these crazy videos from YouTube and placed them to the right. The videos are amazing but even for a weather geek like myself I can't help but think how stupid these people were! To pull out their phones and video cameras instead of taking shelter was a very dangerous decision. Although their actions were stupid the result was a piece of history and a reminder of how dangerous and powerful nature can be. I also added a feel good video of a survivor who finds her pet a month after the tornado. Finally the video below is one of many memorial videos on YouTube of those that died that day. So although the tornado was a beautiful meteorological event, it was a disgusting horror to human life. The lives that were cut short range from children, to grandparents, and college students at Alabama University, many who were set to graduate in a matter of weeks! It is disasters like this tornado that remind you of how precious life and how fast it can all change.
Joplin Tornado May 22, 2011
Not even a month after the deadly tornado in Tuscaloosa another city was devastated by a even stronger tornado. This time it happened further north in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, a late Sunday evening. This tornado moved through the southern part of the city as an EF5 tornado! This means it had winds of at least 200 mph or greater! As the powerful storm moved through the city it reached a size of a mile wide. The destruction was like a war zone. One of the local Red Cross locations estimated that 25% of the city was completely destroyed, while the National Weather Service estimated that 75% of the city was damaged! The estimated damage of this tornado is estimated to be at $2.8 billion.
However the damage was not the real cost, what was the real cost in this storm were the 159 lives lost that day. People of all ages from toddlers to grandparents, Iraq Veterans and even high school graduates who had just graduated that day. The stories of lost are heartbreaking and the stories of survival are astonishing. Like Tuscaloosa this storm scarred a city and it's patrons forever.
To the right are some videos of the storm from YouTube. The first one is pretty dark but as the title states is Terrifying! The video was taken of a group of people huddle in a store as the tornado strikes, the screams of fear and praying that goes on is just something I have never heard of before. Because the storm arrived close to sunset it is hard to see the tornado in many videos but the second one does have some footage of the actual beast. Finally like the Tuscaloosa tornado listed above I wanted to leave with a memorial video to the people lost in the storm, which is below.
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Springfield Tornado June 1, 2011
Following the two monsters of the south just over a week after Joplin the north was hit with a tornado. Although tornadoes are rare in New England they still do occur. However on June 1, 2011, many were taken by surprise when yet again the country saw a tornado form and drive through a city, this time it was Springfield, MA. This tornado was a surprise because it was so far north and yet so strong, reaching EF3 status. Although the damage and casualties are no match to the storms in Tuscaloosa and Joplin, the tornado still killed 2 people in Springfield. The tornado was apart of the 2011 New England Tornado Outbreak which stretched across three states Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The Tornado in Springfield has come to be known as The Greater Springfield Tornado. The winds of this EF3 tornado reached 160 mph at its peak and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Like the other storms this one was highly recorded. I remember local television stations covering the storm live as it passed over the Connecticut River and Interstate 91 into downtown Springfield. Although not as strong as the ones in the south it was still amazing to see a tornado this size blowing over such a densely populated area of the country. Luckily the death toll was nowhere near that of Joplin or Tuscaloosa.
To the right are some videos of the storm as it moved through downtown Springfield. The ones that amaze me most are the videos of the tornado directly over the Connecticut River
Great Hub! Nice touch with the added tornado videos. I think that the more informed people are of all the devestation that tornadoes can cause the more likely they are to get prepared BEFORE one occurs!


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"Keep in mind that terrorist groups are not eradicated overnight," said the study by the federally funded Rand research center, an organization that counsels the Pentagon.
Its report said the use of military force by the United States or other countries should be reserved for quelling large, well-armed and well-organized insurgencies, and that American officials should stop using the term "war on terror" and replace it with "counterterrorism."
"Terrorists should be perceived and described as criminals, not holy warriors, and our analysis suggests there is no battlefield solution to terrorism," said Seth Jones, the lead author of the study and a Rand political scientist.
"The United States has the necessary instruments to defeat al-Qaida, it just needs to shift its strategy," Jones said.
Nearly every ally, including Britain and Australia, has stopped using "war on terror" to describe strategy against the group headed by Osama bin Laden and considered responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, suicide attacks at the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon.
Based on an analysis of 648 terrorist groups that existed between 1968 and 2006, the report concluded that a transition to the political process is the most common way such groups end. But the process, found in 43 percent of cases examined, is unlikely with al-Qaida, which has a broad, sweeping agenda, the report said.
The second most common way that terrorist groups end, seen in about 40 percent of the cases, is through police and intelligence services apprehending or killing key leaders, Jones said. Police are particularly effective because their permanent presence in cities helps them gather information, he said.
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Am I the only one that feels this way? I'm in my 30s (and no, I'm not going to get more specific than that), and I still dread Labour Day. I've always felt it's the worst holiday of the year. To me, Labour Day always symbolizes the end of Summer and the beginning of school. I remember listening to the radio one year on Labour Day and something must have happened at the radio station, because they just kept playing the R.E.M. song, "It's the End of the World as We Know It" on repeat for over an hour. I remember wondering if it was some cruel joke the radio station was playing on all of us students. I haven't gone to school for over a decade, and I still get that feeling of back to school dread. Maybe if I had my own children, the feeling of dread would be replaced with the feelings of joy and happiness as I got to ship the children off to school. I don't know…
Regardless of my feelings of the holiday, for children with learning disabilities or ADHD, and their parents, the start of a new school year can be very anxiety provoking. Parents worry about a wide variety of things, such as wondering if the:
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- child is going to get the computer equipment the school promised the year before.
- class bully is going to be in the child's class this year.
- etc…
During the next couple of weeks, all of these questions will be answered. I wish the best for you and your child. However, if difficulties arise, please don't forget that there are lots of great organizations (such as LDAWE) around that can assist you and your family.
I also want you all to know that LDAO (our provincial organization) is hosting a webinar, "Starting the school year off on the right foot – how to help children with LDs transition back into school." The webinar takes place on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Please click on the flyer for more details.


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An ant infestation can be a serious problem any time of the year, but during the hot summer months, these pesky intruders can cause even more problems in your home. However, as long as you know the kinds of ants you may encounter and how to keep them out — you don't need to worry.
Different species of ants wander inside for different reasons. These are the four most common types of house ants, as well as some of the reasons they may visit your property.
Small brown or black odorous house ants are the most common variety of ants found in homes. These tiny pests are the ones you're most likely to see crawling on your kitchen countertops or floorboards, searching for crumbs of food or a dry place on rainy days. They're attracted by food smells.
Another type of ant that's occasionally driven indoors by food smells, pavement ants usually live under concrete or rocks. Sometimes, though, they'll venture into your house for sugar, greasy foods, and meat. Spring and summer are their favorite seasons to wander inside.
These large black or brown ants nest in decaying wood in your home. They may not appear in your pantry or cause visible damage, but their presence in decaying wood can cause serious damage.
Especially in the South, biting fire ants are a big problem. They're attracted by food smells that linger in your kitchen or pantry.
You can prevent ants from entering your home by taking some of the following preventative measures:
Track where ants are entering your home by following them to the spot where they come inside, typically a door or window frame. Once you've spotted their entryway, seal it off using putty, glue, silicone caulk, or, for a temporary solution, petroleum jelly.
One of the biggest culprits behind ant infestations is food that has been improperly stored. Ants have great senses of smell, so they can detect food smells even through boxes or bags. To prevent ants from smelling their way inside, store all leftover food in sealed, airtight containers, and store as much in the refrigerator as possible (as opposed to a pantry or cupboard, especially on or near the floor).
Use double-sided tape to stop ants from making it far when they do enter your home: if ants try to enter, they'll stick to the tape, preventing their movement inside. Be sure to line your floors, walls, and counters for a temporary solution.
If your ant problem is minimal, consider starting with a natural ant treatment. Common household items can provide surprisingly good pest control.
Ants are repelled by common household flour. If ants are getting onto your kitchen cupboards or pantry, scatter a row of flour at the entryway — ants won't cross it.
For another natural solution to ant infestations, try using citrus fruit juice, like orange or lemon juice, around infected areas. Squeeze these juices around your door thresholds and windowsills to keep ants out. You can also blend orange peels with water and pour the mixture into anthills around your property to keep these critters at bay.
Spray baseboards, cracks, and countertops with a vinegar solution to get rid of ants. Ants return to your home because they leave a trail back to their anthills for other ants to follow — but a vinegar solution will destroy their trail.
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Attorney Roberto Villasante set to go to trial on behalf of eight foreign investors in EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program case against Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and others after State court refuses defendants' request to stay action.
Attorney Roberto Villasante, founder of the Law Offices of Roberto Villasante, recently filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, FL (Complex Business Litigation Section, Case No. 16-17840) on behalf of eight foreign investors in an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. He also announced that any motion for leave to add additional parties must be filed no later than January 31, 2017.
The EB-5 Program provides a vehicle through which foreign investors can invest in certain types of qualified United States companies, earn a return on their investment, and ultimately obtain their permanent residency (green cards). To qualify for an EB-5 visa, a foreign applicant must invest $500,000, of which, according to court documents, all the plaintiffs in the case did in a Jay Peak Limited Partnership project, or $1 million in a new commercial enterprise approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. Once the applicant has invested, he or she may apply for a conditional green card, which is valid for two years. According to court documents, the Jay Peak project sold securities under the EB-5 Program to the plaintiffs.
Source: https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/11/p8651247/attorney-roberto-villasante-goes-to-trial-in-alleged-eb-5-fraud-case
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Hope you had a good start for the year and wish you have a fabulous month of love!
Sharing with you today a mixed media canvas I made for DH on our anniversary. This is my first attempt at mixed media, thanks to all the inspiration from my lovely bloggy pals!
I tried to make a small house filled with love, by the river side, under a tree. The tree full of delicious fruits, calm river and the brightly smiling Sun! Ah, a perfectly calm and serene life :)
Started by giving this mini canvas a layer of paint. Stuck packing paper to give the texture.
Had a house paper paper clip, perfect for my house. Painted the tree and embellished it by quilling. It has some birds from a pattern paper. The house is filled with Love brad from purple pumpkin and some pink stones. Made a river with blue mini beads. The Sun is a button from purple pumpkin. The sand is acrylic color on the crushed tissue.
I love my smiling Sun and the happy feeling I get every time I look at this lovely scene. how did you like it?
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http://time4scrap.blogspot.com.au/ - be mine
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - all u need is love
http://gloriadesignschallenge.blogspot.in/2014/02/welcome-to-our-first-challenge.html ( my fav style - quilling ofcourse!)


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Ciara + Mike | Patriots Park Engagement Photography
I had recently been asked if I could do a wonderful couple's engagement photography which I have been fortunate enough to be friends with for quite some time. I of course couldn't have been more delighted. We chose to do the session around a small lake at Patriots Park in Downers Grove, IL. The weather was perfect and as the sun was going down, it filled the park with a beautiful, warm glow. The whole time felt like just a couple of friends hanging out, laughing with the occasion snap of the camera. I couldn't have been happier to not only be part of this momentouis time for them but more for what lies ahead for the both of them. As they say "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." I hope that they return to this moment someday, and smile.
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Sean Maher has signed up to appear in an upcoming episode of Arrow.
The Firefly actor will play the villain Mark Scheffer in the tenth episode of the current second season, states The Hollywood Reporter.
Scheffer is better known as the supervillain Shrapnel in the original DC Comics, a bomber who terrorises Starling City and threatens Sebastian Blood (Kevin Alejandro).
Shrapnel is also made of metal and has superhuman strength, while he was previously married with two daughters.
Maher's former Firefly and Serenity co-star Summer Glau was previously cast in a recurring role in the series.
The actor starred in Joss Whedon's adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing earlier this year.
Arrow airs on Wednesdays at 8pm on The CW in the US and Mondays at 8pm on Sky1 in the UK.
Watch Arrow star Colton Haynes discuss Roy Harper and the new season with Digital Spy below: