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The Google Nexus 6 seems to be the best smartphone available in the market with high-end specs, incrdeble display and the current android stock version i.e Android Lollipop 5.0.2 packed in it, but certain users aren't happy with the build-quality of the smartphone which is manufactured by tech giant Motorola.
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Recent reports stated that there were some sofware issues with incoming calls but now we are getting to hear physical issues too regarding the device. According to a Nexus 6 user the battery cover of the phone gets separated from the body of the device.
Multiple reports of this issue are popping out but it still remains unclear as to why this is happening. Motorola's Twitter account has acknowledged that this is a problem and has offered their help to get these devices replaced for their customers. That being said it should be noted that the Nexus 6 is not the only Motorola-made phone suffering from this problem. There have been similar issues with handsets like the Motorola Droid Turbo and last year's Moto X.
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Terming this as a physical defect, a "fix" can't be considered as a option other than to take the phone in for a replacement. Hopefully Motorola will figure this problem out and produce subsequent handsets with this issue solved.
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I'm a digital nomad/business owner and see an unconventional life with lots of travel ahead of me (30 countries and counting). I love to cook and am a self-proclaimed foodie but also sometimes will make the same boring variation on dinner 4x in a row. I'm weirdly obsessed with the CIA and spy shows but my kindle is full of business or wellness books. I love spending Saturday morning running on the Lake and Sunday morning being super lazy.
I've traveled a ton but some of my happiest times are home with family and friends. I'm a giver at heart and love surprising people, I probably get more fun out of planning a surprise than the receiver in getting it! Life is all about balance and I try my best at it. The one thing I haven't found yet is my best friend to share it with!
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Overkill is from Motörhead's second album of the same name and is a favorite at their concerts. It was covered by Metallica—along with Damage Case, Stone Dead Forever, and Too Late Too Late—as a birthday gift to Lemmy (also known as Ian Fraser Kilmister), Motörhead's singer and founding member. Metallica's version was featured in their album, Garage Inc.. Alan Burridge, Motörhead's official biographer and organizer of the Motorheadbangers fan club, had this to say about the song:
Phil Taylor instigated that double bass drum killer steamroller intro upon which the title track is so firmly built. Lemmy thought, "That's a bit of an overkill!" and there it was, the song and album title for one of rock's mightiest classics was born. Coupled with Lemmy's machine gun bass and Fast Eddie's landslide chords this track tears the roof off your home – and the vocals haven't even started yet!
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It's been about a year since we last heard anything about Albert Pyun's Cyborg Nemesis, but it has expanded its title to Cyborg Nemesis: The Dark Rift and gotten some new artwork and a teaser trailer.
Pyun is almost done with the production and tells us of the film's lead, Joei Fulco: "She is going to be a big star; she's amazing in Cyborg Nemesis and is only 16 years old!" He adds, "We have one more shoot to do at the end of June and expect it to include a well known action star I've worked with previously."
As for the teaser, beware that it only has a rough temp sound mix and the VFX shots are not final yet either, but it should give you an idea of where Pyun is going with the film, which is drawn from the world of Cyborg and the action of Nemesis. Cyborg Nemesis: The Dark Rift has been acquired by Wrekin Hill for release via Lionsgate later this year.
A distress call goes out from an orbiting space station named the Dark Rift. A tactical Marine unit is sent to the Dark Rift to investigate the emergency. The Marines find that everyone on the station is dead except a 16-year-old girl, who turns out to be not what she seems.
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Every Thursday, A Dangerous Business will be shining the spotlight on a world nomad, travel blogger, armchair adventurer, or just someone really cool in the travel world. This week, the traveler is Jonny Blair of Don't Stop Living. Johnny is a passionate world traveler. Hailing from the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland, he has been on a mission to explore the world for the last decade. He has backpacked, worked and charmed his way to all seven continents, taking in over 70 countries in the process. His travels have seen him live and work in places like Sydney, London, Hong Kong, Montevideo and Poatina. Off the beaten track, Jonny has also passport stamps from Antarctica, Belarus, Botswana, and Suriname. Follow his journeys on Don't Stop Living, one of the longest running travel blogs out there, having started life in Toronto in 2007.1. How do you define the word "traveler," and why would you consider yourself one?
Somebody who doesn't like to stay in the same place all the time. Somebody who doesn't follow the usual "travel routes" and gets off the beaten track. I have been to places like Belarus, Antarctica, Iraq, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, Suriname, Swaziland, Brunei, North Korea and some really remote parts of Taiwan and China, all without ever having a set home. I hope this qualifies me as a "traveler"!
2. What has been your favorite travel experience thus far?
I'd have to be really obvious and say Antarctica. It was just an incredible experience to step foot on the world's most remote, most cold, most windy and most dry continent. It is a place of true magic. A travel gem and I loved it. I worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week for a few months on broccoli farms in Australia to save up for it and I did it. I got a special offer of a 2 week trip and took it. It was total travel bliss!! I recommend Antarctica to everyone out there. There is so much to see and do there. From glaciers to harbour cruises past icebergs to visiting a museum, a British base, even a post office. And of course penguins, not to mention Deception Island. Head to Ushuaia in Argentina and get it booked!! I have a great post on how to do Antarctica for cheap if you want to check it out.
3. How about your proudest travel moment?
Either hiking the 4 Day Inca Trail in Peru, hiking to the top of Mount Kinabalu, or working on the world's first broccoli harvester in Tasmania! It's hard to choose between the three. The Inca Trail is easily the best hike I've done and it was such a proud moment on Christmas morning walking on the final descent down to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Recently hiking to the peak of Mount Kinabalu was just fantastic. It is the most breathtaking mountain I've been on and I loved the views and the entire experience. Also working on the world's first broccoli harvester was a great proud moment for me. I was chosen to be on it due to my speed at harvesting broccoli and I got a pay rise, more working hours and ultimately was able to save a lot of money for my next adventure!
4. Have you had any travel mishaps or bad experiences? If so, have these influenced how you view the place where they happened? Would you go back?
I have had lots but the worst ones all happened in Venezuela! I had guns to my body on three searches at the Cucuta to San Antonio del Tachira border. I was almost mugged in Altamira in Caracas, and in downtown Caracas I saw guys swapping cocaine for guns and had a money changer rip me off. On top of this I was refused service in a restaurant, ripped off in a coffee shop (got my own back by taking a water on my way out) and declined money from ATMs. All this happened in a matter of days, the same time I had my Suriname Visa rejected (I finally got it). I won't go back to Venezuela in a hurry, though I did miss out on visiting Angel Falls and the biggest ice cream shop in the world.
I've also been robbed in Prague and lost over $1000 in the water in Laos. There are always lessons to learn on the road and I've learnt a few things from my mistakes.
5. Name one thing you can't travel without.
It would be too obvious to say my passport as in fact I don't need it for some places (most of Europe, Antarctica, etc.) so I'll say PASSION. You need to be enthusiastic and passionate about travel to love it and continue doing it. Everyday is a day of passion and I cherish each moment no matter where I am. If I lose my passion, I won't travel again, and believe me, for a few months in 2009 I did lose it. I was down and out. So what did I do? I booked a one way ticket to Taiwan from where I was living at the time (Bournemouth in England). My passion keeps me inspired.
6. Name one thing you wish you COULD travel without.
Money. It would be nice to not have to worry about it…but it makes the world go round and there is also something nice about getting new currency when you hit a new country. I love collecting banknotes and coins, but I'd love to be able to forget about money and just travel…
7. What do you think has been the biggest thing you've learned while traveling (about yourself, a destination, a culture, travel itself)?
The main thing I have learned is to live the life you want. Think of what you love and design your lifestyle around it. I love meeting new people, trying new food, drinking new beers, crossing borders, writing, taking photos and watching football. Combine all those and it's clear that I can have them all if I live a lifestyle of travel, so that's what I do. I know that some people are just not living the life they want and can. I know people who work in offices in places like London, San Francisco and Sydney and they say they "want to travel but they can't". They're too scared to leave their jobs and flats behind. But they CAN DO IT. All it takes is to make the first step. Anyone can do it.
8. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Very tough question so I'm going to cheat and make up a place consisting of my favourite places!! I'll have the laid back lifestyle of Montevideo mixed with the bars and pubs of Sydney, the football of Belfast/Bournemouth, add my family, girlfriend and friends to that and give me a decent airport nearby so I can go anywhere I want and I'm sorted. A remote island which has a ferry to a big city would also be nice. I haven't found anywhere that has it all yet! Hong Kong is a good base but it's miles from my family and my favourite food, drink and football teams!
9. Name one place you'd like to see or one experience you'd like to have before you die.
I've "ticked off" a lot of my places already, especially the Inca Trail, Soweto and Antarctica but I'm hungry for MORE!! One place only? OK then South Pole or North Pole. I'd like to stand at one of them and sip a beer!
But I'm also really excited about places like French Guyana, Mexico, Kosovo and Gibraltar, which I hope to make someday.
10. If there was one thing you wish somebody would have told you before you started traveling, what would it be?
These are great questions Amanda! This is a tough one and I guess the only real thing that I wish I had known or been told back then would be promoting and monetising my blog a lot more. I started Don't Stop Living in 2007, I constantly updated it, I wrote about 1,000 posts yet had hardly any followers, not many comments and the site was hard to navigate round. Then in 2012 I upgraded to its own web domain, kept on writing and reaching out to other bloggers and sharing my stories and tips. I was one of the first travel bloggers out there, yet I didn't really see the potential of my site nor understand how the internet works until recently. I'm getting there now and my site statistics have gone up a lot. I'd like to have worked on my blog a lot more in the early days (2007 – 2011). Apart from that I'm a happy traveler and I have loved every minute of the last decade, about to head to Hong Kong again for a few months before hitting Brazil for the World Cup.
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WASHINGTON — After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government says it has found no evidence that common antibacterial soaps prevent the spread of germs, and regulators want the makers of Dawn, Dial and other household staples to prove that their products do not pose health risks to consumers.
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that they are revisiting the safety of triclosan and other sanitizing agents found in soap in countless kitchens and bathrooms. Recent studies suggest triclosan and similar substances can interfere with hormone levels in lab animals and spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria.
The government's preliminary ruling lends new support to outside researchers who have long argued that the chemicals are, at best, ineffective and at worst, a threat to public health.
"The FDA is finally making a judgment call here and asking industry to show us that these products are better than soap and water, and the data don't substantiate that," said Stuart Levy of the Tufts University School of Medicine.
While the rule only applies to personal hygiene products, it has implications for a broader $1 billion industry that includes thousands of antibacterial products, including kitchen knives, toys, pacifiers and toothpaste. Over the last 20 years, companies have added triclosan and other cleaners to thousands of household products, touting their germ-killing benefits.
Under a proposed rule released Monday, the agency will require manufacturers to prove that anti-bacterial soaps are safe and more effective than plain soap and water. Products that are not shown to be safe and effective by late 2016 would have to be reformulated, relabeled or removed from the market.
"I suspect there are a lot of consumers who assume that by using an anti-bacterial soap product, they are protecting themselves from illness, protecting their families," said Sandra Kweder, deputy director in the FDA's drug center. "But we don't have any evidence that that is really the case over simple soap and water."
A spokesman for the cleaning product industry said the FDA already has "a wealth of data" showing the benefits of antibacterial products.
Monday's action affects virtually all soap products labeled antibacterial, including popular brands from CVS, Bath and Body Works, Ajax and many other companies.
The rule does not apply to hand sanitizers, most of which use alcohol rather than antibacterial chemicals.
An FDA analysis estimates it will cost companies $112.2 million to $368.8 million to comply with the new regulations, including reformulating some products and removing marketing claims from others.
The agency will accept data from companies and researchers for one year before beginning to finalize the rule.
The proposal comes more than four decades after the FDA began evaluating triclosan, triclocarban and similar ingredients. The government only agreed to publish its findings after a three-year legal battle with the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group that accused the FDA of delaying action on potentially dangerous chemicals.
Triclosan is found in an estimated 75 percent of anti-bacterial liquid soaps and body washes in the U.S.
More than 93 percent of anti-bacterial bar soaps also contain triclosan or triclocarban, according to the FDA.
Some consumers said the FDA ruling would have little effect on their buying habits, since they already avoid anti-bacterial soaps and scrubs.
"The regular soap works fine for me. And if I was to think about it, I would guess that those anti-bacterial soaps probably have more toxins," said Marco Cegarra, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Diane McLean, of Washington, D.C., thought the soaps always "seemed like a bad idea" because of concerns about creating drug-resistant bacteria.
The FDA was asked to investigate anti-bacterial chemicals in 1972 as part of a law designed to set guidelines for dozens of common cleaners. But the guidelines got bogged down in years of regulatory delays and missed deadlines. The agency published a preliminary draft of its findings in 1978, but never finalized the results until Monday.
Most of the research surrounding triclosan's safety involves laboratory animals, including studies in rats that showed changes in testosterone, estrogen and thyroid hormones. Some scientists worry that such changes in humans could raise the risk of infertility, early puberty and even cancer.
FDA scientists stressed Monday that such studies are not necessarily applicable to humans, but the agency is reviewing their implications.
On a conference call with journalists, Kweder noted that the government's National Toxicology Program is already studying whether daily skin exposure to hormone-altering chemicals could lead to cancer.
Other experts are concerned that routine use of anti-bacterial chemicals such as triclosan contributes to the emergence of drug-resistant germs, or superbugs, that render antibiotics ineffective.
In March 2010, the European Union banned the chemical from all products that come into contact with food, such as containers and silverware.
A spokesman for the American Cleaning Institute, a soap cleaning product trade organization, said the group will submit new data to regulators, including studies showing that company products do not lead to antibiotic resistance.
"We are perplexed that the agency would suggest there is no evidence that anti-bacterial soaps are beneficial," said Brian Sansoni. "Our industry sent the FDA in-depth data in 2008 showing that anti-bacterial soaps are more effective in killing germs when compared with non-anti-bacterial soaps."
The group represents manufacturers including Henkel, Unilever and Dow Chemical Co.
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text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As stocks rebound and the economy appears to be improving, are M&A prospects improving as well? Gerald Adolph, senior partner at Booz & Company, provides his thoughts on the matter to TheStreet's Gregg Greenberg.Although some sectors have been more active than others, one that has been constantly making headlines this year is health care. According to Adolf, the desire to acquire biotech companies is large, because an acquisition can increase the number of products in a company's pipeline and help lower costs. Because of this, the deals should continue to flow for quite some time. Hospital companies likely will also see consolidation. Adolph said that with increased IT spending and squeezed margins, there will be "a lot of hospitals changing hands -- probably one thousand." Shifting focus a bit, the financial sector has been relatively quiet in terms of acquisitions. Large companies find themselves too large to take on other companies, and there is a lot of uncertainty in the industry. Although the economy is improving, uncertainty never bodes well for acquisitions. However, private equity has quietly moved back into making acquisitions. Although it's not with the quick-flip theme we might recently recall. Adolph said these companies are back to their old ways of buy-and-hold and actually fixing the companies, rather than buying them, gutting them and flipping them for a quick buck. This in turn, will obviously show less volume than in prior years. -- Written by Bret Kenwell in Petoskey, Mich. . Follow @BretKenwell


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As the other one is so two months ago.
Ta Dahs
Up and breakfast plonk on table, we all over slept
Made sandwiches for packed lunches
Chopped and acidated apples for packed lunch, they won't eat them if the go brown
Shooed family out the door
WM on
Cleared breakfast things away
My breakfast in peace
Dressed for Pilates
Second breakfast for OH
Swapped loads in washing machine
Went to Pilates, survived
Back home and collapsed in a warm bath
Caught up on MN
Need to
Cook pasta for tomorrow's packed lunches
Decide what to eat for lunch
Pop out for errands
General tidy up and whizz round
Collect DDs at 6
Eat out
Attend meetings at school at 7.30
Come home and go to bed.
scout if you are a failure im past help lovely!-no milk/bread/yogurt n the mornings is all but as standard at chez zoo.i blame the
locusts children
so today I have done another load of washing and relocate half the front room before I ran out of steam/lost the will to live
against my better judgement I have a greed to have dd2 friend for 2 hours tomorrow as her mum has an appointment.shes not a bad kid,but im not in a great place and she is undiagnosed as low grade Asperger.on a good day shes fine,catch hr on a bad day and she tantrums/bites etc if things aren't a certain way<shes 9>.our local childrens centre is having its annual community playday which is free with bouncy castles etc so im hoping for good weather and the courage to take them there!<takes deep breaths and downs half bag revels>
im going to trawl through some recipes looking for some food inspiration as my apetites up sticks and left me-I need some thing super easy,comforting and good for me!
hopefully I shall got a bit donr tomorrow before dd2 friend arrives and will have time to come and ta dah it
There are no failures on this thread Scout, just people who can't
bleeding do everything at once, Small Boy will live, I promise.
So far I have,
Done morning routine
Hollered at DD1 to get her rear end downstairs and eat something before school, then eat faster than that and get ready to leave
Assembled DD2's packed lunch, DD1 did her own last night and left her cheese and ham sandwich in her lunch bag rather than the fridge- do you think she'll live to regret it?
Coffe in peace
towels in WM
OH's post school run top up
T'internet research -again
Toast and coffee
Took yucky bits out of the freezer for dogs, I'm moving them onto raw food
Walked dogs
Watered dogs
Need to think about lunch as that walk has made me hungry.
Hope you have a good day Zoo <leaves homemade choc cookies as reward for looking after friend's DD>
In SB's eyes I was a failure (though I don't think he knows the word failure). Even offering alternatives (like oaty bars, which don't get offered until mid-morning, normally) wasn't cutting it. Ah well, I'm off to the shop tonight.
Washing completed - apart from DD's which they'll put on in the morning- and most brought back in. One load of towels were too wet still so can sit there until they dry <stern face>
Dinner is underway and dogs have been fed and booted out. I have no clue what DDs are having for lunch tomorrow as I haven't shopped yet.
Have taken a leaf from another MNer's book (thread in Chat, can't remember who now -sorry) and DDs are going to be responsible for the evening meal one day each week.DD1 has chosen Tuesday
would I be cynical to think that's because I'd already started dinner tonight?
but DD2 can't decide yet.
<leaves fresh coffee, I'll need it, and pastries for breakfast>
<inhales coffee,biscuits and pastries
kids are fed
cats fed
litter tray sorted
washings on
bathrooms been scrubbed and now shiny,not toothpaste smeared
relocated rest living room
it still needs polishing and floor washing but looks soo much better.have lit a scented candle as my reward
kitchen is next on my to do list
I may be absent for a few days as I don't have on line banking and the internetsdue a payment and ive not had the bill yet
If im uiet for a couple of days I will be returning asap and I pledge allegiance in my absence to fly like the wind and have plenty to post on my return!!!!
Soooo tired!
Me too Scout I swear my Pilates teacher tried to kill us this morning. Despite that I've done 4 loads of washing, two hand washes, hung everything out. Fed dogs, fed kids, offered OH food but he declined (not my problem), I've eaten, bathrooms have been S&S'd, kitchen skimmed over, emptied DW and refilled it, including the salt.
Hope you get your t'internet sorted quickly Zoo
Scout I hope you feel less tired now
Shopping pre school run
Quick coffee
Dropped freind's DCs home
More shopping
Brought clean stuff in but it was just after dark so slightly damp again
Made dinner while DDs started on a movie with OH
Watched end of the movie
Sent DDs to bed
Brought shopping in and put the car away
Had a tea and updated on MN
No school tomorrow so we're getting up late
Yesterday was spent travelling from Scoutshire to PiLShire via the Big Smoke. Three trains and a very happy SmallBoy. Took him to the optician as I've noticed he's been struggling and they're referring him to the hospital for more tests (and probably glasses).
Today has been spent being spoiled, taking SmallBoy to the cinema
for the first time and eating . Birthdays should happen more often.
Flying is out the window this weekend
as we're away. However, MiL said to bring our laundry (since we're only home for a half-a-day next week before we go away) so will do that tomorrow (MrScout brought it down with him tonight).
Hope all is well in PILshire and good luck with SmallBoy's eyes.
Today has been spent running around so not much flying. DW, breakfast, tea, dogs fed and not much else.
All fine in PiLShire, thanks Adora. We came down so my SiL & her fiancée could join SB and I for a trip to the cinema. It was also my birthday so there was plenty of spoiling, presents, cake, lunch at the flying club/airfield (a real treat for SB, too, so he can see all of the planes), etc. MrScout joined us last night after work and joined in the spoiling. I feel really very lucky
and a tad overwhelmed.
SB has been up since half-past stupid o'clock (read, just before 6 a.m.) when he woke desperate for a pee. So far we have:
both had breakfast
cleared up breakfast dishes
put out breakfast stuff for my PiL (SB likes to help get out the bowls, spoons and boxes of cereal for them)
two loads of laundry done
one load of laundry in the dryer, the second on the line
third load of laundry loaded in the washer but not set going yet
played with Brio
played with Lego
played outside
updated my diary (I have a diary that I write an overview of what SB has done each day -- helping me to prepare for when I start to HE)
reigned in the presents that seemed to have spread out and made a tidy pile, ready to be packed up later
Aaah, so nice that you've been spoiled, and a belated Happy Birthday
We went out yesterday so nada in terms of flying. Today we popped out but local so DD2 was able to get her laundry done. They were using too many resources by refusing to cooperate so now one washes all the lights and the other washes all the darks.
Lunch was eaten out so I've done breakfast
tidied away,
Showered and treated little mold patches
hand washing and put all washing on the line, DD2 can't reach,
chivvied DDs to get ready so we could actually leave,
sorted dog's food,
watched a movie with DDs & OH,
cleared away,
packed up pasta for tomorrow's lunches,
DW loaded and switch flicked
made tea,
Happy belated birthday scout!
We have been down in Devon for the weekend & back to work tomorrow, so this evening will be spent doing laundry & unpacking cases!
I struggled, bravely, through breakfast etc this morning. My back had seized solid but after an hour of stretching it this way and that in pilates I can move again
New bed sheets have been washed and are hanging, dropped over the banister because I can't reach up. Tried to get a few bits in the supermarket but had to abandon it as my international card causes confusion.
Back home, breakfast in peace, I wasn't hungry earlier.
Currently parusing t'internet for dinner ideas.
Hope you had a nice weekend Bessie
Zoo how are you doing?
So much for dinner ideas, DD1 has a bug and I now realise why my digestive system has been so active these last couple of days.
I collected DD1 from school just before midday, back home, didn't want to eat, back out to collect DD2 and got the shopping I wanted from a different store. Other than that it's been wiping up and changing bed sheets. She's sleeping now so I'm hoping she'll stay asleep.
Tonight we've eaten plain chicken with rice, OH and DD2 added condiments and DD1 isn't eating.
Tomorrow we start training
OH the dogs, provided DD1 is okay to be left or come with.
DD is improving but apart from getting her showered, then myself and washing her clothes and bedding I haven't had time to do much. I have done food though and even fed the dogs as OH apparently doesn't have time. We missed dog training today so hope to start on Thursday now. There was mucho confusion though as after I texted the vet to change the chap turned up here, but we're doing it the vet's. I need to speak to him tomorrow. No Pilates tomorrow as DD won't be fit for school.
We're on holiday right now so no flying is being done. I do have a to do list, though, but mostly consists of catching up on emails, cards and letters, writing postcards, helping SB write cards (I write them, he signs his name), going to the post office, etc. It's a hard life, really.
Hope you are not to tired from all those jobs Scout
I'm busy watching DDs play hockey, they won the first match.
Did breakfast and set the DW to run before we left.
Need to
nag help DDs to get their laundry done when we get home, then lunch then dog training.
We are having a few hot sunny days, so I've done laundry, 5th load in now, plus hand washing. Towels are dry and folded. Not much else achieved as went to Pilates and have been trying to persuade dogs to do as I command
not going very Well Today
DW has been Emptied and reloaded, need to spray some anti mold in the shower. Vacuuming can wait for now, just need to clean the kitchen floor as dogs have been inside.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
All the Washing is in, tea towels and hand towels put away, t'other stuff pilled up in kitchen. Shopping bought, DDs collected and brought home.
Holidays with the in-laws can be hard work.
I'm tired.
I've vowed never To holiday with the ILs again Scout, hope you feel better soon.
Sometimes I wish I had that option.
DW needs emptying.
I cooked breakfast today, DD2 asked last night for scrambled eggs. This morning OH asked for porridge and I said I was doing eggs etc, he said "well, can you do porridge as well" I didn't do porridge as well
Then I fed the dogs,
went to Pilates,
supermarket and then back home.
Hosed down dogs as they'd escaped again.
Had brunch, mushrooms on toast, as the cereal I'd eaten didn't last me long.
Gave dogs a snack, puppies have lost a lot of weight at the kennels
Had another tea and caught up on MN
DW still hasn't been emptied.
Later I need to take DDs out, after school.
I really must empty the DW, think I'll put the kettle on.
finally home!!!!
Taking it slowly or I'd cry.
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As far as bulging goes, make sure you let your cakes settle for a few hours (if not overnight) after filling and frosting before you fondant them.
I use Satin Ice brand fondant, but when I make my own I use a standard 10x/cornsyrup/gelatin type recipe.
I use a very firm cake, a stiffened bc dam. let them settle after filling. trim the sides then crumbcoat. chill a bit and then cover with fondnat.
Thank-you for the tips an advice. I had one more question. What kind of buttercream should I use for the crumb coat? Thicker, wetter, thinner? Usually I'm really bad and use store bought stuff, what's your take on it?
I use between med and thin consistency. Enough to spread smooth, but thick enough so it's not falling off the cake.
Don't use store bought. Ever.
LOL I don't want to be rude, but it doesn't take much time to make it yourself and it tastes SO much better.
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- Maps. Even without Yelp, I use my Maps app often. On road trips, I enjoy exploring very small roads (bonus points if unpaved) and I will frequently stop to figure out my progress on Maps. I also use Maps to analyze routes and traffic conditions. Maps is the default iPhone system app and I am lazy about looking for a replacement app. I know people love Google Maps, Waze, and others. What is your favorite map app?
- Hotel Coupons. As I mentioned above, I enjoy exploring and usually cannot predict where I will end the day. That is one reason I do not like to book lodging in advance. Exploring the smaller roads in the United States means that I often end up in small towns with motels and some chain hotels. There are several lodging apps that I typically consult but Hotel Coupons provides the best results, especially for lodging outside of cities. [other lodging apps I like include HotelsByMe, Hotel Tonight, Room 77, and Hotel Pal]
- The Weather Channel. Whether (intentional pun) I am traveling solo or with others, weather conditions often play a role in day-to-day activities. When exploring on solo roads trips, I enjoy scenic hikes in National Parks and forests. If we are on a family trip and the forecast is for heavy rain, we will alter plans. While on trips, I will check The Weather Channel app at least in the morning and sometimes throughout the day. I also occasionally look at Yahoo! Weather; I like its current opening screen, where I have listed some favorite destinations. At a glance I can see weather conditions in my favorite places and rue not being there.
- Kayak. Kayak is a favorite travel research app, where I look up air and hotel rates. Kayak does more but that is what I mostly use it for. I typically crosscheck hotel ratings and rates on my Kayak app to confirm my findings from the above hotel apps.
- TripAdvisor. While Yelp is my go-to app for eating, TripAdvisor is better for information about attractions and lodging. I also frequently use TripAdvisor to confirm results from other apps.
- Various social media apps. While on trips, I frequently check and post to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. They are nice resources to pick up tips, especially if you have an active following. After narrowing choices, it is fun to let others help decide where to eat, stay, or go to next.
- Local Flavor. Depending on the trip, I usually download at least one specific app for that destination. It might be a walking guide, curated dining or attraction app, or other location specific resource.
So, those are my favorite iPhone travel apps.
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Civil court judge AM Dave cited Article 19 of the Constitution and dismissed the petition on Monday, holding that banning the book would violate the fundamental right of freedom of expression.
The book dwells on a list of promises made by PM Modi during his campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha polls and claims that he has failed to deliver on them.
The petition demanding ban on the book was filed by a social worker Narsinhbhai Solanki, who contended that the book is meant to "defame" PM Modi.
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Nokia's promising looking MeeGo platform was ditched once and for all when the Finns got too focused on Windows Phone 7, thanks largely to the entry of Stephen Elop. The MeeGo platform was an evolution of Maemo which featured on handsets like the N900. The last known MeeGo handset was the Nokia N9 and the N950 (developer version). Sadly, the device saw very limited sales and that was because the smartphone wasn't launched in the UK, U.S or major Asian countries, because Nokia was looking to launch the Lumia 800 right about then. But whoever managed to get their hands on the device were instant fans of the smartphone and the all touch UI. And since the development for the platform stopped, a few ex-Nokia developers decided to form their own company called Jolla which would rejuvenate the platform with a new OS called Sailfish. Very little has been known about the OS, except for a few scanty images, but now the folks at Engadget have managed to get some hands on time with the smartphone and it certainly looks promising. The fact that the OS is shown off on a Nokia N950 should hardly come as a surprise as these developers have been working with this smartphone for quite a while now.
The platform comes with support for true multitasking which shows us a small preview of the minimized app on the homescreen. Several of the platform's features were shown off in the video, right from multi-tasking to deep customization, the Sailfish OS can handle it all. The OS has been designed in a way that the certain parts of the user interface changes according to the wallpaper you set, now that's a neat touch. Shortcuts on the lockscreen can be arranged nicely as well. It's obviously a work in progress, so not everything is perfect just yet. Most of the features remind heavily of MeeGo, especially the all swipe gestures. There's no doubt that the gang has some creativity and it would go a long way in shaping the future for the OS.
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Bob Bruce For Executive Council (District 4)
Contact: Bob Bruce
Monday, February 20, 2006
Candidate for Executive Council, Bob Bruce Opposes HB 1496/SB 247, the proposed "right-to-work" laws.
On Friday, February 17, 2006 Bob Bruce spoke to the Labor Committee in Concord in opposition to HB1496/SB 247
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My name is Bob Bruce, I'm from Candia, and I oppose the Right to Work Law.
I am not a union employee, though I come from a union family.
RTW is wrong for New Hampshire, wrong for our economy, and wrong for NH Employees.
Every year this bill comes up, driven by an out of state entity.
I along with most people I Know are tired of organizations from another state coming up here to tell us that they know better than we do, what is best for OUR state, our Economy and our workers.
There is no need for "Right to work" laws. No one can be forced to join a union. The Supreme Court already answered this in Communication Workers of America vs. Beck.
The Communications Workers of America vs. Beck states that employees not wishing to join a union need only pay dues and fees directly associated with the negotiation and administration of the labor contract, because these are the monetary fees that they garner benefit from. This right is provided in Section 8(a)(3) of the National Labor Relations Act.
If I go to work for a union shop and I don't want to join that union that is my business, no one Else's, but I should still expect to pay my fair share for their representation.
In the late 70's, I worked for one of the only non-union airlines, Our wages, benefits and training were always equal to or better than what the other airlines were paying their union employees, so that we would stay put and not move to the other airlines.
So in effect the unions did represent me in a roundabout way. Without them our pay would have been much lower, our training and benefits would have been almost non-existent.
Our Economy in New Hampshire is Strong, Let's keep it that way,
I ask you to vote NO on HB1496 / SB247.
Bob Bruce is a Husband, Father and Grandfather, a Vietnam-Era Naval Veteran; Former Police Officer, Former Firefighter and Veteran's Counselor. Bob has also worked in both Military and Civilian Aviation; and is currently a Test Engineer in the Data Storage Field.
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In the valuation section, there is a drop-down list of property styles, but I think one style is missing - the "Conversion of Period Property to modern dwelling", neither "period" nor "contemporary " quite covers this. There are two other factors which could usefully be included as both tend to affect the price, the first is whether the area is a designated Conservation Area, and the second is the info on energy conservation - something with all the latest improvements may sell for more than something which leaks heat and money. This will get more true as time passes and energy gets more expensive.
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"Hurry up Harry I don't want to miss the train." I called as I ran to the train. My brother Harry and I are going to Hogwarts. Its Harry's 3rd year and my 2nd year. 'I'm coming. I'm coming. Slow down." Harry called after me. "How can I? I get to see all my friends. And we don't have to deal with. I don't even want to say his name." That had made Harry laugh. As I was getting in the train I saw a blond boy staring at me. He did that last year too. Harry and I went around looking for Hermonie, Ron, and Ginny. "I found them." I said to Harry. We both went in and sat down.
"Um guys. Can I tell you some thing?" They all looked at me waiting for me to tell them. "Since I started school last year, there has been a boy who stares at me. He has bright blond hair and I think he's in the Slytherin house." When I said that every ones eyes widened. "Do you know him?" I asked. ''We know exactly who he is." Ron said. "His name is Draco Malfoy. His father works for you know who. Als...
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We take modern medicine for granted. It's something we hardly ever need to think about. The odds of dying of the flu are small; you're about as likely to die from that as from accidental electrocution. But it wasn't always this way. Just a few generations ago, before we had the ability to develop vaccines or antibiotics, infant mortality rates were frighteningly high. Children suffering from diabetes would slowly fade to nothingness, their tiny bodies literally starved to death.
The times, though, they have changed. When children are properly immunized, their odds of dying from what were once deadly diseases have dramatically been reduced, so much so that we have begun to underestimate their dangers. Worst still, a small but vocal group is working diligently to actively discourage parents from giving their children vaccines under the mistaken belief they cause autism.
Leading this unthinking and uncritical mob is former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy. Her child is autistic, and like many who believe there is a connection between the MMR vaccine and the neurological disorder, she made the inference simply from her own observation. Because the ideal time to vaccinate (roughly 13 months of age) coincidentally corresponds to the time when symptoms of the disease, a large number of individuals incorrectly assume the two are linked. Their fears and mistrust of medicine actually make them believe the idea the scientific community is purposefully suppressing information linking the vaccine with autism. The truth is no correlation has ever been found.
Take, for instance, this passionate letter author Roald Dahl issued in 1986 (re-issued last month) begging parents to immunize their children. He lost his daughter in 1962 to measles. At the time, there was no vaccine for the disease. Now it's as easy as making an appointment with your family doctor.
Unsurprisingly, the unthinking masses have been reluctant to vaccinate their children, and as a result, this disease has been on a comeback in Britain. In 2005, there were 76 cases, and 2006 saw an increase to 100. These pale in comparison to this year so far; in Wales alone, the NHS reported the total number of cases so far is 277. A disease that once appeared beaten and downtrodden has come back with a vengeance. The problem lies in the fact that although parents may think it is their choice alone not to immunize their kids, the result is their lack of immunity puts everyone at greater risk.
When Dahl wrote his essay in 1986, 20 kids were dying every year from a highly preventable disease. It looks like the risks have just gotten higher for everyone else thanks to the tireless work of intellectual midgets like Jenny McCarthy and her pet, Jim Carrey. Can you morons all go back to making movies and leaving the job of educating people about health to the professionals? What is it about acting that makes you believe you know enough to be giving counsel to women about the health of their loved ones: was it a cameo on ER or something which made you think that was a good idea?
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Infinite Monkey
Her "Mommy instincts" were tingling!
Jacob Fortin
I got a few emails the other day from people asking me to include more references in my work. I decided to put a bit more time in linking to all the various sources of information to ensure that you don't think I make anything up. If it's a feature you enjoy, let me know.
I look at this as evolution at work…Stupid people don't get their genes carried on to the next gen.
Notice no smilie at the end of the statement…It aint funny to have those kids sick and maybe dying. Not that I care…Ya know..being a godless baby munching atheist and all. But my kids and grandkids are all vaccinated …
so my godless baby munching athiest genes are being propogated….
Maybe those 'praying to their bearded sky-faery' theistards and their related WOO-WOO no-brainers might want to consider that before they pray for their kids survival.
@CybrgnX – I couldn't agree more actually…sad and apathetic as it is.
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It would be fine with me if the resurgence of these diseases only affected those who people who had these unscientific beliefs about vaccinations. As a person living with a compromised immune system–I have lupus and cancer–what these people do endangers me. I struggle enough even when everyone around me is vaccinated and fairly healthy. All it takes is one asshole walking around with a preventable disease to threaten my existence.


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There are a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles present in the Amazon. They include snakes, lizards, frogs and toads, but also include lesser-known taxa such as amphisbaenians, which are legless, annulated (ringed) reptiles, and the amphibian order, caecilians, which are ground-dwelling and serpentine in form [1].
The hundreds of species of frogs in the Amazon are highly diverse in body size and coloration. Some of the smallest frogs could fit on the tip of your finger, while others can grow up to over half a foot in length [1]! Most of the frogs in the Amazon dwell in trees and lay eggs on the ground or in vegetation instead of near water sources because the humid conditions in the rainforest are sufficient to prevent desiccation
There are many species of poison dart frogs (Dendrobates species) in the Amazon. Though these frogs are small (1.5 – 6 cm long), they can be vibrantly colored, such as the brilliant blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius azureus). And as their name suggests, they are poisonous and release toxins through their skin to defend themselves against predators. The common name, poison dart frog, was coined by a group of Amazon indigenous people who rub the poison onto their darts to kill their prey [2].
The reptiles found in the Amazon include snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and crocodilian-like lizards such as the caiman lizard, the crocodile tegu, and the true tegu. Two out of the eight snake families found in the Amazon - the coral snakes and the pit vipers - are known for their deadly venom [1]. Boas, or boines, as they're called in South America, are probably the most well-known snake species in the Amazon. Their habitat includes areas of lower and higher rainfall, in lowlands and in highlands. All boas are carnivores and kill their prey by wrapping their bodies around the victim and suffocating it [3].
Another distinctive reptile, the South American river turtle (Podocnemis expansa), has lived in the Amazon for quite some time, and has existed on earth for over 158 million years. This turtle is sensitive to changes in its habitat, so it is useful as an indicator species - meaning it reflects the status of the surrounding ecosystem with its own health and presence [3]. Though the river turtle is currently listed as 'least concern' conservation status according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, it has been classified as endangered in the past [4]. This was largely due to overhunting for consumption of its meat and eggs, as well as habitat disturbance and destruction due to fishing activities [3].
A number of human activities are threatening the diversity of amphibians and reptiles in the Amazon, including direct threats such as harvesting for illegal pet trade and indirect threats such as land conversion to agriculture. A recent study in 2015 found that more complex, natural habitat better sustains biodiversity and species richness, while managed pastures and otherwise human-dominated, altered habitats exhibit reduced biodiversity and more invasive species [5]. It's expected that as demand for food increases, and agricultural frontiers further encroach into what was once pristine forest, the loss of native species will continue to increase.
- Bartlett, R. D., and Bartlett, P. P. (2003). Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon: An Ecotourist's Guide. Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida.
- World Wildlife Fund. 2010. Amazon Alive: A Decade of Discovery 1999-2009.
- World Wildlife Fund. "Amazon Reptiles." WWF. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2015.
- IUCN Red List. "Podocnemis Expansa." IUCN Red List. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2015.
- Da Cunha Bitar, Y. O., et al. (2015). Anuran beta diversity in a mosaic Anthropogenic landscape in transitional Amazon. Journal of Herpetology, 49(1). 75-82.
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Minted Peas and Rice With Feta
The flavors of fresh mint and feta enliven this instant brown rice. Toss any leftovers with some cooked shrimp for a satisfying, easy lunch.
TOTAL TIME: 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 20 min
- 1 1/4 cup(s) broth, chicken, less sodium
- 3/4 cup(s) rice, brown, instant
- 1 1/2 cup(s) peas, frozen
- 3/4 cup(s) scallion(s) (green onions) sliced
- 1/4 cup(s) cheese, feta, crumbled
- 1/4 cup(s) mint, fresh sliced
- pepper, black ground to taste
1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add rice and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 minutes.
2. Stir in peas and return to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the peas are hot and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 6 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in scallions, feta, mint and pepper. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Detailsper serving
Calories 134, Fat 3g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 321mg, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 7g, Fiber 4g, Carbohydrates 22g


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About the Book
The true story of this unique rabbit, illustrated with painting and photographs, is told in the voice of Moxie herself. Pet lovers, children, artists and scientists will delight in experiencing the private life of this gifted bunny.
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- Category Children
Standard Portrait, 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm
42 Pages
- Publish Date Nov 27, 2013
- Language English
- Tags Children, Animals, Biographies, Art and Photography, Pets. Education
About the Creator
The author of I,Moxie is a teacher, a lawyer, an animal lover, and an art aficionado.
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msalner Dorothy Dana's charming book, called "I, Moxie", makes a great gift for kids and adults as well. It's photos and drawings of this amusing rabbit are colorful and cheerful. The narrator, artist and author draws on her skills as a teacher to make you feel you really know and can touch this furry little bunny. I know Moxie personally! And, I can say that she is quite amazing because she is very well loved!
chvizdos This book is visually beautiful -- much of the story is conveyed by lovely paintings and photographs! But the text is also very effective -- simple, direct language that is neither patronizing nor cutesy. Wonderful peek into the determined creativity of a creature some people assume is not bright enough to do much besides sit around and look cute. Expect this to be useful for teaching children in the eight to ten age range . But could also see it being of interest to adults. Rabbit rescue groups could also find it useful, perhaps for fund raising programs like silent auction?