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Project Mobius 4
After a short break, volume 4 of my 3D Printable Scifi Structures for Tabletop Gaming is now live! This time around I focused mostly on larger structures as oppose to smaller decorative pieces. As usual, I've always tried to come up with something different, like the D5 Dice Bunker that comes in 5 pieces for each side for easier printing. Each side has either 1-5 strips sort of like a real dice. Then there's the expandable tube passageway (first time I designed something like this) that you can expand using the expansion piece.
The models are designed for 28mm-30mm scale and obviously you can resize the models anyway you want to fit your gaming needs.
Continue with the tradition, you will be getting another selection of 18 scifi structure sets and pledge goals in STL file format (NOT THE PHYSICAL MODELS). I have also created more reward options that allow you to pledge for this set plus sets from any one of the previous volumes or you can also opt for the Supreme Complete Set or Supreme Complete Set Early Bird and get everything.
If you pledge for the Supreme Complete Set or Supreme Complete Set Early Bird you will be getting all 18 scifi structures, pledge goals PLUS all scifi structures and pledge goals from previous 3 volumes. That's over 70 models all together!
These are the main options excluding the $1 pledge:
- complete set (30 early bird)
- complete set + Vol 1 (20 early bird)
- complete set + Vol 2(20 early bird)
- complete set + Vol 3 (20 early bird)
- complete set + Vol 1, 2 and 3 (20 early bird)
And for the first time I am offering license to print and sell for a year for Vol 4:
- License to kill...I mean sell!
Here is a list of models you will be getting:
- mobile capsule hotel
- cryo chamber (2 styles - exposed, retracted)
- scifi platforms with interior (includes 2 platforms with interior and top pieces)
- massive power generator
- corner store ruin (two pieces)
- front gate structure (includes 2 gate pieces, 2 side pieces and 1 end piece)
- med facility
- large turbine generator
- 3 different solar panels (includes base and 3 panel pieces)
- large energy cell floor with energy cell pieces (includes main energy cell floor and 2 energy cell pieces)
- D5 dice bunker (multi parts - 4 sides and 1 top piece for ease of printing)
- refinery
- three ground decorations
- anti air guns (includes base and gun pieces)
- mech hangar
- outpost base
- modular colony structures (includes main structure, 2 colony structures with entrances in 3 styles)
- expandable tube passageway (multi parts - 1 main and 1 expansion pieces)
- PLUS stretch goals that get unlocked along the way
By supporting my campaign, I will be able to continue designing and sharing more high quality models. I couldn't have learned and achieved so much without you guys' support!
The fund (after Kickstarter fees) will be invested on the time in designing the models, cost of testing/prototyping the models, printer maintenance and ultimately help funding for future releases of more printable miniatures.
Note: All models are for personal use only and may NOT be used for commercial purpose (selling and/or distributing for profit) except for the "License to kill...I mean sell!" pledge level in which case you have my permission to print and sell for a year.
And for the stretch goals
I am thinking about models that gradually form a base as more components get unlocked that will work with the front gate structure).
- wall + gate expansions (when reaching $1000)
- guard tower (when reaching $1400)
- storage tanks (when reaching $1800)
- landing platform (when reaching $2300)
- more if we can reach even higher!
Printed and painted models with a Monoprice Select Mini at 0.1313mm layer height coming soon.
If you want to purchase individual spaceship and/or scifi structure models from my previous campaigns feel free to visit my store.
And finally:
Please help like and share my pages to your friends and families that would mean a lot to me! Thank you!
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oh family tree, oh winter tree.
There is a metal ornament representing each year of our marriage...starting with a wedding picture from 2004 and going through some of our major life events.
The birth of each of the girls is represented with hospital pictures and 2016 when we took our trip to Florida includes a beach picture.
I love being able to look at the pictures on these ornaments and be taken back immediately to the moment they were photographed.
Some of these photos are professional (thank you, JcPenney, Amy Kostuke Photography, & Spread Your Wings Photography) while others are just snapshots.
It's amazing for me to think that almost fifteen years of marriage can be summed up in these ornaments. What a blessing they are to me.
Reminiscing here at the farmhouse this morning,
PS -- I get my ornaments at Mpix, in case you missed that link above. You can purchase your own right HERE.
Yesterday, my Harlee-girl and I spent the day together.
She slept in while I got my morning routine finished, then I woke her up to head to the school.
I had a few things I needed to get organized before staff and students came back today.
After a few hours in my office, we grabbed some lunch and went to get pedicures...the last little treat for her 12th birthday.
She decided on a manicure and I got my toes done.
When we were finished, there was time for her to spend a gift card that she got for Christmas and to pick up my WalMart grocery order, before heading to get our eyebrows waxed and my hair cut.
Here's a little before & after of the eyebrows...her first experience having them waxed!
I took off my tennis shoes and peeled off my socks...or tried to.
But they were STUCK to my big toes.
"Oh no. This is not good." I thought.
Sure enough...my toes had not been dry when I put my socks and shoes back on at the nail salon.
No worries though...I think they're fine.
Just a little added texture.
the shortest summer ever.
It's been just over a month since I blogged on the last day of school.
I had big summer plans for the blog.
I would share the continuation of our decluttering journey.
I would post about our garden.
I would showcase our farmhouse projects with everyone, as we finally marked some of the items off the list that we've been putting off all school year.
I would finally get those items finished that we had been procrastinating on.
And I will say...we have made progress.
I am so excited and looking forward to my new position for the 2018-2019 school year.
I have thoughts and dreams and a vision for what the Special Education department will look like in the future.
However, there are still some responsibilities lingering from last school year and I would like to take care of these things before going back to school in August.
This is a time of transition and I need to be proactive in my planning and preparing.
I need to be intentional in my learning and my personal summer professional development.
I need to be "vision-minded" as I close out last school year and look forward to next year.
I want to be able to start fresh in August and to offer a fresh start for my staff members and students.
And to do that...the groundwork must be laid now. This summer.
This last Friday was my predecessor's final day.
He's now retired and already enjoying life in Galveston, Texas. (Congratulations, Fred!)
We took him out to eat on Friday and then I went back to school and starting moving my personal belongings down to my new office.
When I walked out of the building that day, I vowed to not come back until July 9th...taking this week to relax and enjoy my family.
Taking this week to watch our town's annual 4th of July parade, to shoot off fireworks, to get some projects completed around the house, to go to the lake, and to just spend time with Mr. Farmhouse and the girls.
There is still much to be done...on the farmhouse and in my new office, but those things can wait.
Happy "Stop Week" from the Farmhouse, friends.
muskmelon & key overalls.
I can be going through life just fine and in one quick moment, the memories flood my mind.
It can be a pile of muskmelon or cantaloupe.
Having to pull over on the highway to let a John Deere tractor through.
Or seeing an old man in Key overalls.
Today would have been my Grandpa's 90th birthday.
We lost him in March of 2010.
In some ways, it seems like forever ago.
And in some ways, it seems like yesterday.
When Gerold came along, we played many-a-tennis-ball-baseball game in the back yard.
We took tractor rides during planting and combine rides during harvest.
We went upstairs to get board games out of the small corner storage room and spent many evenings watching MASH from cots on the living room when we spent the night.
We fished with Grandpa and my cousin Brad and when the cousins came from Tennessee, we had picnics in the back of Grandpa's S-10 out in the driveway.
I can still feel his tshirts that I used as a nightgown when I stayed the night.
I'm struggling. Oh, I'm so sorry...I'll be praying for you.
I'm guilty of using these phrases.
Sometimes to avoid a long, drawn-out conversation, we answer a question with a word or two...a word or two that are sometimes far from the truth.
Most of the time, I really am fine. Times that I really am great.
But there are days. There are weeks.
There are moments in life where I am NOT fine.
I am not great.
And yet, to avoid real connection, I just go through life pretending like it's all okay.
I'm afraid this happens more than we would like to admit.
We tell people to "take care" as we leave a conversation and then we walk away and don't even "take care" of ourselves.
People give us a glimpse into their difficult life situations and we promise our prayers and then we walk away with a quick prayer thrown up and don't ever think about it again.
I'm afraid that we are becoming a society who hides behind our smiles and our one word answers to real life questions.
A society who hides behind our computer and cell phones.
A society who would rather pretend it's all going great than connect with someone face-to-face.
I think these social platforms that were created to keep us more connected with one another have caused more division than the creators had ever anticipated.
So let's get real.
This year has been difficult for me.
Trying to transition from a job I absolutely love and adore to another job that I know I will love and adore...eventually.
Navigating the new waters of having a preteen in the house...and a threenager.
Having both of the older girls in the same school as each other...but a different school than me.
Selling a house. Buying a house. Losing weight. Remodeling a house. Farming. Gaining weight. Taking pictures. Teaching. Losing weight (again). Wife-ing. Mom-ing. Gaining weight (again). Blogging. Churching.
And guess what?
It hasn't always been wonderful.
It hasn't even always been good.
It has been hard and complicated and emotional.
It has been beautiful and challenging and full of growth.
My Instagram doesn't always show those difficult days.
My Facebook doesn't always show those difficult days.
This blog doesn't always show those difficult days.
Heck...my own face doesn't always show those difficult days.
So for today, just know...
I'm not always fine.
And that's okay.
You don't have to always be fine either.
Let's be real, friends.
Love & hugs from the Farmhouse.
"Yes. This."
I hear myself say these simple phrases over and over in a day...even if only inside my head.
"Monday mornings are hard sometimes."
"Too bad a Starbucks caramel macchiato isn't good for you."
"Our best requires rest."
"Yes. This."
"I break into songs at random times throughout the day."
The joy I find in knowing that someone else relates to me on various topics is inspiring.
Just a few simple words of affirmation can speak love and encouragement into my life.
I do think it's wonderful that we have freedom to form our own opinions and share those opinions with others...to be able to disagree with our friends and still BE friends.
I think it's great to have our own thoughts and ideas and judgments.
In fact, I know for certain that I do not agree with every single thing that even my oldest and dearest "best friend forever" thinks and believes.
But sometimes, when we agree on the little things, there's a feeling of support that can carry you through.
And that's the #truth.
Happy New Week from the Farmhouse, friends.
This week, let's focus on finding those things we DO agree on and spread the love.
the tendency to make an excuse.
Ah, parenting.
Isn't it grand?
You wait nine months for this little bundle of joy to be put into your arms and then you question every single decision you make for the next 18 years.
There are so many joy-filled moments that come along with raising kids.
And let's be real...some moments that are, eh...not so wonderful.
Diaper blowouts.
Toddler fit-throwing in public.
Eye-rolls from the pre-teen.
Sibling arguments one minute and them teaming up against you in the next.
And perhaps the most difficult of parenting challenges...struggles with friends.
I was a young girl once.
I knew that our girls' friendships wouldn't always be beautiful and wonderful and easy.
After all, we are all human.
However, I have been struggling with something that I believe most parents struggle with...
The tendency to make an excuse.
A few years ago, one of our daughters was having a hard time with a girl who she considered to be a good friend.
This classmate had kind of distanced herself from our daughter and hasn't been the kindest at times.
When I mentioned their friendship, I could tell that there was some tension there...a bit of a strained relationship.
I heard of things the friend had said,
faces she had made,
and other behaviors that would be frustrating for a friend.
However, when I would ask our daughter about her own contribution to the situation,
she admitted that she sometimes snapped back at the friend,
avoided her at times,
and probably was not acting in the way that I would expect her to act...
regardless of how she has been treated.
And my tendency, as a human and as a mother, is to make an excuse for her actions.
But it's not okay.
It's not okay for a child to treat her friend unkindly.
It's not okay for a student to talk back to a teacher.
It's not okay for a player to roll her eyes at the referee...no matter how ridiculous she thinks the call was.
When we, as parents, make excuses for our children's poor behavior, we are reinforcing the choices they are making.
We are justifying the disrespect, the lack of kindness, and the inappropriate behaviors.
I fear that we are raising a generation of entitled youth who don't even understand the concept of respect.
Whether it's respecting their elders,
respecting authority,
respecting their peers,
or respecting property.
I'm afraid the concept of respect (even when it's undeserved) has gone out the window some days.
And I'm afraid that every time I make an excuse for my child's lack of respect or justify her actions, I'm contributing to the problem.
Friends, we have to stop the cycle.
I'm not talking about respecting adults who are abusive or pretending like there's no issue with peers who are exhibiting bullying behaviors.
But in the majority of our day-to-day interactions with other human beings, we should be showing kindness...
showing mercy...
showing humility.
And we should be teaching our children this attitude, as well.
This week, let's really help our kiddos be accountable for their behavior.
Let's try to not make an excuse when they don't make the right choice.
Let's support that teacher...that coach...that referee.
It's up to us. The parents.
It's not up to the iPad.
Not up to the TV.
Not up to their older siblings.
Not up to their teachers (although we teachers try to set the same expectations in our classrooms).
Let's set an expectation for how they treat people.
Let's work hard to raise a generation that we are proud of.
It's up to us...and it's a challenging and rewarding responsibility.
Happy Tuesday from the Farmhouse, friends.
May the force be with you.
a farmhouse story.
When we first announced to the world (okay, our little world) that we were buying the farmhouse, I posted a picture and a friend of ours tagged Stephanie in it.
She said, "This house looks just like the house I grew up in!"
And at that moment...the story began unfolding.
She and I have been corresponding since we made contact that day about everything from the wells on the property to the way you have to put your hip into the interior doors to get them to close just right.
It has been a joy to have conversation with Stephanie about the home we have come to love and call our own and to get to know her sweet mama through our talks!
We have been saying for the last several months that the next time she was in Adrian, she would have to come visit and this weekend we were able to make that happen!
Stephanie, her brother Keith, and Keith's wife Tracy came out to see the farmhouse this afternoon.
They brought the aerial image you see above of the farm in the 1970's.
Our girls have been looking forward to meeting Stephanie ever since I told them about her several months ago.
Today, it happened.
She and Keith walked them through the house and gave them a tour, sharing details of what the house was like in year's past.
Mattie showed them her bedroom and closet (and offered to show them again at least four or five times). The wallpaper that Stephanie picked out as a young girl is still in the closet!
Claire shared the transformation to her girly bedroom from the one that was Keith's bedroom in high school.
Harlee's bedroom wasn't even a room back then...but instead a loft area that overlooked the stairwell. She enjoyed showing off her basketball room and reminding Mr. Farmhouse once again that he still hasn't built her a wall.
What a beautiful snowy day to introduce the girls to the adults who grew up here.
Thanks for coming out, Highley family.
be a difference-maker.
2017 was a wonderful year in so many ways.
But if I'm being honest, it was also a hard year.
In 2017, my mom lost both of her parents.
Of course, this would be a difficult situation for anybody...losing both parents in one year.
But it was especially difficult for us.
A strained family relationship can make loss seem so much greater.
Mom wasn't only grieving for the loss of her parents, but for the absence of a normal functioning family.
Grieving the loss of the chance at reconciliation and healing.
Someday I will tell her story in it's entirety.
But not today.
Today, I want to recognize some of the difference-makers in her life.
Mom can remember going to Vacation Bible School at a very young age with her Aunt Peggy's mother, Mrs. McIntire.
Mrs. McIntire always made Mom feel like she was thrilled to have her there. Mom still thinks of her when she smells koolaid...all these years later.
Mrs. McIntire was difference-maker.
When Mom was about five, she remembers starting to go with her grandma to her adult Sunday school group.
They met at each others' houses.
Mom has fond memories of spending time with her grandma's friends...serving punch and cake and just visiting with them.
These women were difference-makers.
Mom went to church every week as a child with her Grandma Hannah (great name, huh?).
When she was in second grade, she remembers wanting a Bible with her name on it for Christmas.
She got this gift and remembers reading it every night, loving every minute.
Grandma Hannah was a difference-maker.
When Mom's family moved to Adrian her seventh grade year, the Johnson family took her to church every Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday night.
It was during this time that she went on a "Youth for Christ" hayride and committed her life to Christ.
Hal & Fern Johnson were difference-makers.
Throughout Mom's middle school and high school years, her friends' mothers became wonderful mentors to her.
These women helped her get through school.
They taught her about honesty and hard work.
They taught her character traits and Christian principles that continue to serve her well, over thirty years later.
Fern Johnson, Darlene Greenwell, Lila Gunn, Jeanie Brewster, Thelma Six, and countless others were difference-makers.
Mom got married in 1980 to my dear ol' dad.
Dad has supported Mom through many insecurities that came from a difficult past.
Together, they have raised two amazing children, if I do say so myself...ha...just kidding.
Because of the difference-makers in Mom's life, she has an amazing story of grace and generosity and love for others.
She and Dad have adopted another daughter and provided for countless other foster children throughout our lives.
She has a heart for children who have been mistreated.
She has served in the Church for in every way imaginable...for all age groups and many ministries.
She sees a need and meets it.
My mom is a difference-maker.
Despite a painful childhood, filled with neglect and abuse...she is a difference-maker.
Despite anxiety and insecurity that comes from her past...she is a difference-maker.
Despite the odds being seemingly stacked against her...she is a difference-maker.
THAT is the power in kindness and compassion.
THAT is the power in really seeing people.
THAT is the power in serving others.
THAT is the power found in the grace of Jesus Christ.
We CAN make a difference, friends.
then sings my soul.
December 31, 2017 marked the ending of an era in our little town.
My grandma played her final song as the church organist.
She has played the organ at Adrian Christian Church for my whole life.
In fact, the first wedding she played for was for her cousin Ed & his wife, Darlene. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year.
My parents reminded me that when my brother and I were preschool age, we would sometimes go sit at the funeral home on the couch in the piano room while Grandma played for a service.
We must have been pretty good kids, because I cannot imagine having my sweet three-year-old Mattie-girl sitting in the piano room during a funeral!
I can remember Grandma practicing her hymns on the piano in their dining room and the organ that set in their bedroom.
I can remember sitting on the front row on the organ side while Grandma played for the church service every single Sunday for years and years.
Actually...that's still where we sit.
And from now on...she will sit there too.
Surrounded by her children,
by her grandchildren,
and her great-grandchildren.
Surrounded by some of her dearest friends from Sunday school class for the last five decades, or more.
Surrounded by church family...young and not-so-young, new friends and old friends, meeting every week to worship the One who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
If you have any memories to share of Grandma's organ playing years, we would love to compile them for her.
If she played for your wedding, for a funeral of a dear loved one, for your Sunday school class, to accompany you for some sort of special music...please share these stories so we can share them with her.
2020 Reading Challenge
Hannah has read 1 book toward her goal of 30 books.
May 2020


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Groups working on suicide prevention in Washington state say the state needs to do much more to prevent nearly 1,300 lives lost each year.
On Wednesday in Olympia, a mother and her daughter shared their story of a close call they say could've been prevented if someone spoke up.
"Four years ago, I sat with my daughter in the hospital after her attempted suicide, in shock, and paralyzed at the thought of losing my daughter," said Andrea Durbin, whose daughter Ella is 16.
Durbin said Ella's school never told her that her daughter was talking about suicide. Then Ella made one of two attempts at taking her own life.
"I felt alone and trapped in a life where all I could feel was numbness and the despondency that depression brought me," Ella said to a group gathered on the steps of the capitol.
"The school should be required to call the parent and be notified if they have that information, or if they even think there is a risk," said Durbin.
They and others who gathered in Olympia want lawmakers to expand mental health services and provide more funding for suicide prevention.
"If the counselor were to talk to me or, even better, talk to my mom or my dad, it definitely could've been addressed faster," Ella said.
Nearby, 1,296 headstones set up on the capitol lawn represented the lives lost to suicide in Washington state last year. Two hundred fifty-five were veterans, 87 were youths under the age of 19, and 77 worked in construction, an industry with the highest suicide rate.
"Let's talk about mental health, let's talk about being human beings to one another, and let's do a better job of wrapping our arms around those in our community," said Mandi Kime, director of safety for Associated General Contractors of Washington.
Forefront Suicide Prevention, a University of Washington program, says Governor Inslee's budget begins to address the crisis, but they say a lot more work lies ahead, including adding counselors in schools and creating programs that focus on workplace suicide prevention.
Ella is much healthier today than she was a few years ago. She says her school admitted it made a mistake and took steps to bolster suicide prevention resources available to students, including expanding student and parent-led training to spot warning signs.
"I am here to tell you it can and will get better," Ella said.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Teens can call the Teen Link hotline at 866-833-6546.


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My scented thoughts - Frimp of the day.
takeawhiff posted a blog entry in Sniff your way upWho knows if anyone will read these things, but I think jotting down my scented thoughts somewhere would help me better sort out what I really like and don't like. And why not post those thoughts online? Because thats always a good idea... I recently received a package from lorajc and inside she included two frimps from Possets. One is called Maryland, which I thought was cute because I currently live in Maryland Here's a link to the scent description - http://possets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=299 Maryland is a very sweet, aquatic, ozone scent and I'm adoring the hell out of it right now. Its like a cool-sweet scent. I'm worried that it doesnt last long, and I have only had it on for about 45 minutes. I dont mind. I would reapply this throughout the day if necessary. Can you really judge throw based on a small swatch on the wrist? Idk. I'd say this could possibly have medium throw if I have it on my wrists and on my neck. Maybe just light though. I'm really loving Maryland, but I didn't expect to. I haven't tried many (any?) aquatic/ozone scents, but Maryland really has me thinking that I have stumbled upon an unexplored scent genre, a whole new world of sniff possibilities! The only blatantly aquatic/ozone scent I think I have is Lighting, which I have not tried yet. And hopefully having this little corner of the net to jot down my scented thoughts will push me to try the dozens (somewhere between 80-100+) of imps that I have not tried yet. I have a collectors mentality, which is fine, but not so productive or wise if I'm buying and buying without using my products. Thats what happened to me and makeup... I have only tried one Possets scent before, and I've seen relatively underwhelming reviews on average, but I will be trying more of their scents. I will buy a bottle of Maryland in the near future. I love BPAL, but its nice to have other resources for scents. (Not that you really need anything else, BPAL seems to have an infinite supply of awesomeness.) Plus, Possets has cheaper bottles. I believe this is because many of their scents are not pure essential oils like BPAL oils. (correct me if I'm wrong, someone) I've tried Solstice Scents in the past, I probably ordered 20 samples or so, and NONE of them lasted more than 5 minutes on me, if that. very disappointing. I'm thinking whatever their base formula is (?), it doesnt work for me. I will have to sell them. They smell absolutely delicious and awesome in the imps though. So yeah, Maryland is a winner for me.
Sweet scents, sugar notes & things that smell like candy
takeawhiff replied to voila's topic in Recommendationsthanks for all suggestions! I just ordered a ton of imps so ill wait but im going to try many (or all?) of these scents! thanks I have tried Perversion. i love that scent, but its a bit darker than what im talking about. its still amazing to me though. I also love the smell of Bliss...in the tube, because it doesnt show up or last on my skin. It's so dead on, though. Pure chocolaty ecstasy *drool*
Sweet scents, sugar notes & things that smell like candy
takeawhiff replied to voila's topic in RecommendationsThe lab uses honey. This is from the FAQs page: "Are your oils vegan? Do you test on animals? With the exception of our honey-based products, everything that comes from BPAL is vegan, and we abhor animal testing. Black Phoenix does not test on animals, and we do not work with companies that utilize animal testing. Black Phoenix is entirely cruelty-free, as our four dogs, many fish, and resident cat will attest. All products are tested on staff, family, and friends." Yup, plus I did email them anyway. It is fact.
Sweet scents, sugar notes & things that smell like candy
takeawhiff replied to voila's topic in RecommendationsI really want to find a sugary sweet scent that will show up on my skin. Some of the juicy/sweet ones I've tried like Kabuki, Jailbait, and Bordello simply do not last on my skin, if they show up at all. Pink Lace does show up on my skin nicely and last a little while. Its better when I dont have moisturizer on, but its good. What are some other suggestions? I avoid the honey scents, because im vegan not because i dont like them (i LOVE O). I like Pink Sugar from Solstice scents but none of their scents last on me and usually they barely show up. (I think maybe they use a carrier oil, that may be why). But just to give you an idea - Pink Sugar is a good example.
Scent Recs based on your PERSONALITY!
takeawhiff replied to CiaoBonefish's topic in RecommendationsI wanna try too lol I'm very loud and I like to talk to everyone, however, I'm not as *outgoing* as I'd like to be, in terms of being open to different experiences. (this is due to insecurities i have) I'm not the type who goes out and does tons of interesting things all the time, but I want to be. I'm just the conversational type, I like talking to different people, I'm not shy at all. I like discussions about things relating to my studies, like politics, history, sociology, psychology, etc. I like controversial topics the most. I value the search for knowledge, in talking things out instead of being defensively closed off to talking about things, I LOVE talking. I'm like a combination of sweet and offensive I guess. I'm funny, I love to make people laugh. I'm sarcastic. I'm a bit negative. I'm very affectionate, I love to touch people, hold hands, cuddle, etc. With one of my friends, I just walk around holding pinkies. I like touching peoples hands if they let me. I like to be close to people. I'm always trying to make connections, to really get to know people, which can be hard in general. I can get attached to people easily over time. I like having close friends. I can be difficult to deal with at times, but im always there for my close friends, to listen, to give advice, to tell them the truth when they need to hear it, to be a shoulder to cry on. I'm innocent with a dirty mind. I'm bisexual if that matters. I love food, I'm a vegan. I'm idealistic, a dreamer, but also pragmatic and realistic, sometimes to the point of negativity. I'm honest about my opinions and feelings. I'm compassionate and I think I see the world/people in a different way than many people do. i tend to make connections with history, psychology, politics, etc. on things that other people would just consider to be simple issues of here and now. I'm a pretty deep person. Not that I'm not shallow on some things, because I definitely am, but I'm pretty introspective and i always have been. I'm also good at understanding and evaluating situations other people may be going through. I'm very liberal about lifestyles, politics, and sexuality. I feel very in touch with the universe. I dont even know what that means but i find myself having dreams or thinking of things that coincidentally relate to something that happened to someone else in my life. I always joke around that I'm psychic, because things like that happen to me a lot. i dont believe in things of that nature, but it does happen a lot lol i just think i pay attention to signs. and i believe in coincidence - im an atheist, so that should sum it up. lol I like arguing, reading, talking, talking, making people laugh, talking, music, the topics i mentioned above, etc. I'm loud, funny, argumentative, extroverted, affectionate, compassionate. Oh well if physical appearances help. I'm african american, I have a dark tan/light brown/goldeny complexion. black-brown, big eyes with long eyelashes, i have big, crazy kinky-curly hair. think scary spice kind of I'm really interested to see what people have to recommend based on this. i just laid out my life for you haha
Light, gentle, subtle scents for the office, class, expectant moms
takeawhiff replied to Cegirls's topic in RecommendationsOh the names dont bother me. Now, what is "overboard" on application? I applied on both wrists, both sides of neck and whatever was left on the stick thing, i rubbed behind my ears. Perhaps I'll just apply to wrists next time? Hmm...
Light, gentle, subtle scents for the office, class, expectant moms
takeawhiff replied to Cegirls's topic in RecommendationsWhich scents do you think are appropriate for daily wear, if you go to school everyday? Or which ones do you wear? I wore Snake Oil to class the other day and I wonder if its too strong? I love it though! O is nice too, but seeing as people think it reminds them of sex, I dunno if I want to wear it to class lol Thoughts and opinions?
I did, they are made from real honey. Im not freaking out as much. I thought snake oil had honey in it, but it doesnt. Of the twenty samples i have, only one has honey so its not as crazy as i thought it was ha
yeah. ill be going through withdrawal now, lots of twitching and spasms in store for me.
Are BPAL Scents Vegan?
takeawhiff posted a topic in BPAL FAQsI assumed for a while that they were synthetic until I read the FAQ section carefully and saw that it says the honey based oils arent vegan. I think I confused them with solstice scents and thought that they had other body products that are honey based, but that their perfume oils used a synthetic source. Now I'm sad. Being vegan sucks, man. Are we absolutely sure the notes are from real honey? *cries*


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ESF, Ichor Therapeutics Team Up to Combat Age-related Illness
ESF graduate students to assist with research
Posted August 2018
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Ichor Therapeutics are partnering to train graduate students in researching drugs that could combat age-related illnesses.
The educational component will occur at ESF, where students will focus on biochemistry, chemistry or bioprocess engineering. Their laboratory research will primarily occur at the facilities of Ichor Therapeutics in nearby LaFayette, New York. Ichor is a pre-clinical drug discovery and development company that specializes in mechanisms of aging.
The scientific study of human aging has exploded in recent years, driven by a growing understanding of age-related disease and associated molecular pathways. The use of drugs for targeted purposes, such as selectively destroying toxic senescent (aging) cells, has been identified as a method for increasing mammalian lifespan. This has led to a demand for qualified post-graduate-level scientists to support emerging pharmaceutical companies, such as Ichor Therapeutics.
The low cost of living in Central New York, combined with affordable real estate and access to intellectual capital and core facilities from nearby universities, has allowed Syracuse-based companies to maximize the impact of investment dollars while building out physical laboratory space.
"Central New York is a prime location for start-up and established companies in the life sciences," said Kelsey Moody, CEO at Ichor Therapeutics. "ESF has been an incredible collaborator throughout our growth on numerous fronts, spanning product formulation, bioprocess/manufacturing and mechanistic studies. We are eager to further build our relationship with ESF through the launch of this initiative."
Dr. Chris Nomura, vice president of research at ESF, said, "This initiative will allow graduate students to leverage their work experience at Ichor Therapeutics with the scientific expertise of the world-class faculty at ESF. This represents an ideal industrial-academic collaboration."
Students interested in applying for graduate school through this initiative should contact Stephanie Martens at firstname.lastname@example.com for further details.
About SUNY-ESF: The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has developed innovative programs in a broad range of academic areas related to biology, chemistry, engineering, management, design and planning. The college focuses on educating problem solvers who will help develop the science and technology for a sustainable future.
About Ichor Therapeutics: Ichor Therapeutics, Inc. is a premier, vertically integrated contract research organization that provides pre-clinical research services for aging pathways. Proceeds from this work are used to support R&D initiatives that constitute Ichor's portfolio companies in small molecule drug discovery (Antoxerene, Inc.), enzyme therapy (Lysoclear, Inc.), antibody mimetics (Auctus Biologics, Inc.), and protein engineering (RecombiPure, Inc.). Ichor and its portfolio companies operate from its corporate offices and research laboratories in rural LaFayette, New York (just south of Syracuse). The company is eager to engage collaborators in the life science industry and in academia who share its vision of delivering next generation therapies for the illnesses of aging.
ESF Students Make their Mark
- ESFs Wildlife Society Leads in Virtual Bioblitz
- Living Walls: University Researchers Develop Green Tech for Treating Wastewater from MicrobreweriesGreen wall of plants provides cost effective and sustainable wastewater solutions.
- Are Fishers in the North Country on the Decline?
- ESF-SU Solar Decathlon Team Earns Honorable Mention in National Competition
- Ranger School Students Complete Residential Program and Graduate
- Deep Dive for Big ResultsKaty Newcomer Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- Four Students are Finalists in Planet Forward Storyfest Competition
- LA Students, Faculty Honored by ASLA
- ESF Student Participates in SEA SemesterEmily Klimczak conducts research in the Caribbean
- Senior Truong Ho Receives Statewide EOP Award Norman R. McConney Jr. Award recognizes student achievement
- Researchers Discover Process for Slow Removal of Old Carbon from OceansDr. David Kieber part of team whose findings were published in Science Advance
- ESF Student Participates in SEA SemesterMary Zarba conducts research aimed at protecting rare coral wilderness
- ESF Student Among Delegation Attending Committee on World Food SecurityLindsay Eberhart to travel to Rome for World Food Day ceremony
- ESF Student Designed Bridge Judged Most InnovativeStudents competed in the 2019 bridge design competition
- 2019 Commencement: 'You Are My Family,' Student Speaker SaysESF celebrates 118th class of spring graduates
- ESF Student Studies Sargasso Sea EcosystemAndrew Meashaw participates in SEA Semester
- ESF Announces Graduation Weekend ScheduleReceptions, honor recognition ceremonies mark achievements
- ESF Student Completes First Year of Leadership Training in BioeconomyDaniel De Souza Pegoretti recognized as CABLE graduate
- ESF-SU Team Scores Win in DOE Solar DecathlonStudents prevail in mixed-use/multifamily division
- Student Organizations, Leaders RecognizedSOLAR award recipients announced
- Student Honored with Chancellors AwardMarissa Lathrop to receive prestigious honor
- ESF Students Earn Spot in Storyfest FinalsFive projects featured in annual environmental storytelling competition
- Fulbright Scholar Picks ESF for Study of Genetic Engineering TechniquePh.D. student researches threat to valuable European chestnut tree
- ESF Students Return to PR to Help with Continuing Relief EffortsRelief and education projects keep students busy
- ESF Student Participates in SEA Semester ProgramAquatic and fisheries science major sets sail in Lesser Antilles
- ESF to Celebrate December CommencementThree alumni to be honored as graduates of distinction
- ESF Students Ride to Ribbons in Horse ShowSU Western Equestrian Team puts ESF riders through their paces
- 38 ESF Students to Attend Zero Waste ConferenceGCI, ESSO support participation at meeting in Philadelphia
- Waste not, want notGrant Received for 3D printer filament recycling, production pilot plant
- Landscape Architecture Students Celebrate PARK(ing) DayTransformation of parking spaces calls attention to need for urban greenspace
- ESF, Ichor Therapeutics Team Up to Combat Age-related Illness ESF graduate students to assist with research
- Society of American Foresters Plays Key Role in Students ESF ExperienceRecent grad Alexa Denhoff encourages students to join professional society
- ESF Student Wins at COINS Grand ChallengeAward recognizes innovation in construction management
- ESF Students Return from Puerto Rico Students joined with SUNY, NYS, non-profits organizations to help rebuild Puerto Rico
- Mortarboards Fly and Students Become AlumniClass of 2018 celebrates achievements
- Chemistry Student Wins AwardJordan Pitt recognized by the American Chemical Society
- 14 ESF Students Set for Volunteer Work in Puerto RicoCollege joins SUNY, NY effort to support recovery efforts
- ESF Announces Commencement Weekend ActivitiesNumerous events celebrate students achievements
- Chemistry Graduate Student Wins AwardYuting Zhu honored by American Chemical Society
- Hello, Mr. President About the Environment ESF students pen Earth Day elevator speeches for Donald Trump
- Two ESF Students Honored with Chancellor's AwardJet Lewis and Ben Taylor receive prestigious awards
- 3 ESF Students among Winners at SU RvD iPrize CompetitionFarm to Flame, Food for Community move on to state competition
- Smile! Youre On Canid CameraESF researcher seeks citizen scientists to help ID photos from trail cameras
- Acorns to Action Strives to Help Victims of Natural DisastersESF students focus on providing resources, knowledge to rebuild sustainably
- ESF Student Part of First-Place Team in Hult Prize CompetitionSayje Lasenberry is member of Farm to Flame Energy team
- Zachary Smith's Commencement SpeechEnvironmental studies major was chosen as student speaker
- Senior Accomplishes Goal: Publish in a JournalEnvironmental health major co-authors paper about discovery linked to fighting cancer
- ESF Students Participate in SEA Semester ProgramEFB majors set sail in the Atlantic Ocean
- Class of '17 Joins ESF Alumni RanksDegrees and ESF flags in hand, graduates celebrate accomplishments
- Chemistry Student Wins AwardGraduating senior Curtis Wilhelmsen recognized by environmental division of the American Chemical Society
- ESF Announces Commencement Weekend ActivitiesNumerous events celebrate students achievements
- ERE Major Builds Lengthy Resume at ESFTight-knit community, real-world experience made college stand out
- ESF Students Win StoryFest CompetitionTop prize is trip to Brazilian Rainforest for storytelling expedition
- Student from Nepal Finds Her Niche at ESFJyotika Nicci Shah plans career in water quality
- ESF Education a Family Affair for Schiavone BrothersThree siblings share a major and a graduation date
- ESF Nordic Skier Competes in World University GamesConducts study on perfluorocarbons between races
- Academics, Athletics, Affordability Lure Soccer Captain to ESFHeather Carl makes her mark on campus
- Daily Adventures Mark Trip to South AmericaRosen Fellowship funds experience of a lifetime
- Student from Italy Finds Motivation at ESF"Here I am constantly pushed to do more"
- Walk on the Wild SideFellowship Funds Trip to South Africa
- USA President Focuses on Building RelationshipsBen Taylor leads 'growth year' for student government
- ESF Junior Honored as 'Unsung Hero'Shewa Shwani to receive award at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
- Jet Lewis Builds Busy Life as ESF SophomoreCalifornia resident says diverse ideologies made ESF stand out
- Dedication to Environment Brings Student to ESF from Mexico'There is no other place like ESF,' freshman says
- Beer Eases Final Moments for Euthanized InvertebratesGraduate student seeks humane method for ending lives of research subjects
- ERE Major Tackles Wastewater Plan in IcelandFink Fellowship Supports Summer Abroad
- 44 ESF Students Spend Summer as DEC InternsPhenomenal range of work can help launch careers
- Paper Engineering Boosts Student through Semester AbroadGraduate-level classes and travel highlight trip to Germany
- ESF Alumnus Begins Peace Corps Service Caleb Rudge to spend two years in Paraguay
- Dream Becomes Reality for ESF SeniorRosen Fellowship supports summer internship in Stockholm
- Summer on the FarmFink Fellowship sends ESF junior to work on Thousand Islands farm
- SRC Fellowship Supports Student in Battle against Mosquitoes Chemical compound could help stop spread of disease
- ESF Landscape Architecture Students Receive ASLA HonorsHonor and merit certificates presented
- ESF Student Finalist for Olmsted Scholar AwardKathryn Chesebrough recognized for academic excellence
- ESF Graduate Joins Teach for America Peter LeDuc finds passion for teaching at ESF
- Advice for Graduates: Stay United, 'Enjoy Your Wisdom'Class of 2016 celebrates at Commencement
- Two ESF Students Earn SUNY Chancellors AwardFoley, Zubair honored for excellence
- Closed-Loop Art: Woodburner Uses Material at HandSenior donates artwork to Student Showcase Symposium
- Honors Student Works with 'Best Thing Ever': ElephantsTravel takes Yvonne Lim to Elephant Nature Park in Thailand
- ESF Ph.D. Student Selected as Junior Fellow in Korea
- The Cheer Fun of ItESF student leads SU cheer team
- Ph.D. Student Appointed to Federal Advisory PanelYang joins National Coal Council
- Great Experience Takes Grad Student to BulgariaMLA student spends summer monitoring primitive horse population
- ESF Senior Wins Fulbright Research AwardGabriel Smith heads to Sweden to study fungi
- ESF Grad Student Awarded Rare Book School ScholarshipProgram delves into history of hand papermaking
- ESF Senior Honored at National STEM ConferenceCSTEP student Danielle Berry wins second place for poster
- Meghan JohnstoneTraveler in Australia, Nature Conservancy Intern
- Michael AmadoriAquaponics Research
- Ryan HenrySU's biggest sports fan.
- Lauren AlteioHarvard Forest Program
- Brookhaven National Laboratory InternsCourtney Buckley, Daniel Larkin, Michael Norman and Beverly Agtuca
- Brendan-Michael Galloway Greater Research Opportunities Fellowship
- Lynne BeattyMarine resources workshop participant
- Kristen AnthonyLandscape Architecture student, and SU competitive skier
- Craig LazzarEssay Contest nets ESF Senior $10,000
- Zachary KingBiotechnology Researcher
- Daniele BakerSUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence Recipient
- Greg BoydESF Senior, biodiesel expert
- Khristopher DodsonPublisher of Envi magazine
- Cara StaffordInvasive Plant Technician, Catalina Island
- Irony SadeBiotechnology Major
- April Karen BaptistePh.D. Candidate, Fulbright scholar, ESF
- Leah Dudziak & Lisa RuggeroTwo ESF Students on SU Dance Team


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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order that will consolidate much of the state's IT management under CTO David Weinstein, who was appointed by the governor in June 2016.
The order aims to "set in motion a course of action that will deliver more secure, efficient and reliable IT services," Christie said in the announcement.
The governor wants to be able to align the state's IT infrastructure footprint through server virtualization and data center consolidation and put the responsibility for IT management and operations almost exclusively in the Office of Information Technology.
"I am tired of having each department have their own IT stuff," Christie said in the press conference. We have an Office of Information Technology. They should manage this. They should run it."
Over the next seven months, Christie said, the state will begin the conversion to a centralized IT function, pulling IT operations out of the individual departments. That allows the agencies to focus on their main missions, he said.
The executive order charges the CTO to review the state's IT hardware infrastructure to identify common functions and operations that could be centralized. Agency heads will be asked to submit an inventory of IT infrastructure and a roster of associated IT staff. Legacy tech is also under review, with departments charged with compiling a list of applications in need of modernization along with proposals for upgrading or decommissioning those systems.
OIT will manage software functions and applications used across the state, but those used by only one state agency -- including functions, staff and associated assets will be moved from OIT to the agency.
The executive order gives the CTO the authority to transfer the ownership and management of any IT assets to OIT and enter into service-level agreements to achieve the consolidation.
Weinstein has 180 days to submit an infrastructure consolidation plan to the governor.
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Daily Painting Journal: How I Do It
Several people have asked me if I plan to offer a class on how I keep a daily painting journal. Whenever I've been asked, I've thought, I just paint something every day in a book. But there is more to it than that, so rather than a class, I thought I would share using my blog as the means to convey the details of what I do and the benefits of why I do it.
I'll start with why I decided to keep a daily painting journal. The simple answer is I wanted to have a prompt or motivation to get me into my studio. I figured if I set an intention to do a small daily painting, I might just linger and do something else and build upon the time I spend in my studio. Many times that has happened, but other times, I do my painting and that is it for the day; but it is something.
Another reason I decided to start a practice of creating a small painting in a journal is that it allows me to experiment and play with ideas. By creating in a small journal, the painting isn't precious, it isn't for anyone but me, and it allows me a certain amount of freedom that painting on a large canvas or painting for a show doesn't allow me.
What I learned along the way:
- It's fun. Sometimes I don't want to stop and I allow myself to put leftover paint from my current page onto the next day's page so I have something to respond to the next day.
- It isn't precious when it's in a journal. It seems my inner critic is quieted by painting on the page of a journal. I approach it as just practice or at best playtime, so the censors are muted.
- I was inspired along the way. I often use my daily journal pages as inspiration for bigger paintings, either in acrylic or in oil and cold wax. The pages allow me to play with colors and compositions so when it is time to show up in the studio and create bigger pieces with a deadline or for some other purpose, I have lots of ideas to choose from and use as a spring board, even if the finished piece looks nothing like my journal page.
My process:
- It is important to have a dedicated space for doing my daily paintings. I have a table set up in my studio with acrylic paints, paintbrushes, palette knives, a brayer, water, paper towels, and mark-making implements such as pencils, acrylic paint pens, and oil pastels.
- I use a 9×9 inch Super Deluxe Mixed Media journal by Bee Paper Aquabee (manufactured in Beaverton, Oregon). The journal has 60 sheets and the pages are 93 lb. weight; the journals retail for $21.25 (and at the time of this blog post, they are on sale at Dick Blick for $10.04).
- I cover each journal with handmade paper, using sandpaper to rough up the cover's surface, then adhering the paper with matte medium.
- When I started this project at the beginning of the year, I painted an entry on each side of the page, but after a few days I wondered if I might want to do something with the individual paintings, i.e., pull them out and hang them for a show, or pull them out and mount them to a panel. If I had paintings on each side, I wouldn't be able to do either of those things, so I quickly abandoned double-sided painting and now use one page for each daily painting. I go through journals more quickly, but I have options if I choose to do something with all or some of the paintings in the future.
- I use acrylic paint on the pages. A few times I've incorporated collage, but so far the focus has primarily been on creating abstract paintings. For making marks, I use No. 2 and Stabilo pencils, Woody chunky crayons, acrylic pens, and oil pastels.
- In my first four journals, my paintings are in the middle of the page, going out toward the edges, but not to the edges. When I started my fifth journal on August 11 (Day #223), I was ready to mix it up and started painting all the way to the edge on all four sides.
- I let the paintings dry thoroughly, but for the first few days after I have painted a page, I insert a piece of wax paper to prevent the pages from sticking together.
- I number and date each page, and then photograph each painting, which I store on my computer by the "day" number.
- I regularly post photos of my daily paintings on Instagram and on my Facebook art page; I share selected photos on Pinterest, and on occasion, I do a blog post highlighting some of my favorite pages. Here are links to previous posts:
I recommend giving a daily painting journal a try, using my methods or coming up with something that works for you. The benefits are more than worth the effort and I love watching my journals stack up.


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How to remove VenusLocker ransomware
What is file-encrypting malware
VenusLocker ransomware is a piece of malware that is commonly known as ransomware as it will encrypt your files. Usually, ransomware uses spam emails and fake downloads to invade users, which is how it could have infiltrated your PC. Ransomware will lock your files immediately upon entry and demand money, which is why we consider it to be a highly dangerous contamination. If file-encoding malicious software researchers are able to crack the file-encoding malware, they can release a free decryption tool, or if you have backup, file loss may not be an issue. Other than that, it may be impossible to restore your data. But there is the option of paying the ransom, you might think, but we need to caution you that it may not lead to data recovery. You are dealing with hackers who might not feel obligated to assist you with anything. Instead of paying, you are recommended to erase VenusLocker ransomware from your operating system.
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How does ransomware behave
File-encoding malware doesn't need sophisticated distribution methods, and contamination for the most part occurs via spam email. All damaging software developers need to do is adjoin an infected file to an email and send it to unsuspecting people. The file-encoding malware will be able to download onto the machine the moment you open the email attachment. If you open all emails and attachments you get, your system might be put in jeopardy. You ought to be able to differentiate an infected email from a secure one pretty easily, you just need to learn the signs. You being pushed by the sender to open the attachment should raise alarm bells. You will have to always guarantee the attachments are safe before you open them if you wish to bypass malevolent programs. By downloading from not credible portals, you could also be opening your device for ransomware. Only rely on trustworthy pages with safe, ransomware-free software.
By the time the ransomware is seen, it will be too late because you will no longer be able to access files since they'll be encoded. Your images, documents and other files will be unopenable. A ransom note will then become visible, and it should inform you about what has happened. In exchange for file recovery, you are asked for money. People, however, appear to forget who they are doing business with and don't know that putting trust in hackers to stick to their word is rather unsafe. Thus, giving them money is not a good idea. There aren't any guarantees that by paying you will get the decryption tool. There is nothing stopping hackers from just taking your money, and leaving your files encrypted. Situations such as this are why having backup is so crucial, you would not need to worry about losing your files, you could just delete VenusLocker ransomware. Instead of paying, buy trustworthy backup and abolish VenusLocker ransomware.
How to remove VenusLocker ransomware
If you wish to safely eliminate VenusLocker ransomware, you'll have to get anti-malware software. If you are an inexperienced user, manual VenusLocker ransomware termination might be too complicated for you. Anti-malware software is created to remove VenusLocker ransomware and similar contaminations, it won't recover your files
Download Removal Toolto remove VenusLocker ransomware
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Learn how to remove VenusLocker ransomware from your computer
- 1. Remove VenusLocker ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking
- 2. Remove VenusLocker ransomware using System Restore
- 3. Recover your data
Step 1. Remove VenusLocker ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking
1.1) Reboot your computer with Safe Mode with Networking.
Windows 7/Vista/XP1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. 2. When the restart occurs, press F8. Keep pressing until you see the Advanced Boot Options window appear. 3. Pick Safe Mode with Networking.
Windows 8/101. On the Windows login screen, press the Power button. Press and hold the Shift key. Click Restart. 2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. 3. Select Enable Safe Mode with Networking.
1.2) Remove VenusLocker ransomware.Once the computer is launched in Safe Mode, open your browser and download anti-malware software of your preference. Scan your computer so that the anti-malware can locate the malicious files. Allow it to delete them. If you are unable to access Safe Mode with Networking, proceed to the instructions below.
Step 2. Remove VenusLocker ransomware using System Restore
2.1) Reboot your computer with Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
Windows 7/Vista/XP1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. 2. When the restart occurs, press F8. Keep pressing until you see the Advanced Boot Options window appear. 3. Pick Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
Windows 8/101. On the Windows login screen, press the Power button. Press and hold the Shift key. Click Restart. 2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. 3. Select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
2.2) Restore system files and settings.1. Enter cd restore when the Command Prompt window appears. Press Enter. 2. Type rstrui.exe and press Enter. 3. When the System Restore Window pop-ups, click Next. 4. Select the restore point and click Next. 5. Click Yes on the warning window that appears. When the system restore is complete, it is recommended that you obtain anti-malware software and scan your computer for the ransomware just to be sure that it is gone.
Step 3. Recover your dataIf the ransomware has encrypted your files and you did not have backup prior to the infection, some of the below provided methods might be able to help you recover them.
3.1) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover files
- Download the program from a reliable source and install it.
- Run the program and scan your computer for recoverable files.
- Restore them.
3.2) Restore files via Windows Previous Versions featureIf you had System Restore feature enabled on your system, you should be able to recover the files via Windows Previous Versions feature.
- Right-click on an encrypted file that you want to restore.
- Properties → Previous Versions
- Select the version of the file you want to recover and click Restore.
3.3) Shadow Explorer to decrypt filesYour operating system automatically creates shadow copies of your files in case of a crash but some ransomware manages to delete them. Nevertheless, it is still worth a try.
- Download Shadow Explorer. Preferably from the official website (http://shadowexplorer.com/), install and open the program.
- On the top left corner there will be a drop menu. Search for the disk that contains the encrypted files.
- If you do find some folders, right-click on them and select Export.


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- 2 – 15.5 oz cans Ziyad Cannellini beans
- 3 tablespoons Sultan Brand Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 2 cloves crushed Garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons Ziyad Brand lemon juice
Rinse and drain the beans and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic and rosemary for 1 minute, or until the garlic is softened.
Add the beans and stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool. Blend or process the mixture in a blender in small batches until smooth.
Add the lemon juice and season, to taste. Serve with toasted pita bread.
This dip can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container for several days.


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Insure Your Cash Against Theft
Homeowners and renters who've never read their policy may be surprised to learn that cash can be insured along with the other contents of a house, condominium or apartment. That means coins, currency, gift cards and other cash equivalents that are stolen or lost could be recovered through an insurance claim.
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Lost or stolen cash is subject to policy deductibles and limits, similar to jewelry, artwork, collectibles, stock, bonds, plasma TVs and the like, according to Pete Moraga, a spokesman for the Insurance Information Network of California in Los Angeles.
"When it comes to contents, there is an overall aggregate contents limit, but there is also a per-item limit. That's really the most important thing, because all of these items can have different limits and different ways that they're insured," he says.
The per-item limit is specified in the insurance policy. For cash, the amount might be as low as $200 or run to more than $1,500. Alternatively, a higher limit might be offered as an option, referred to as an "endorsement" or "rider" for an additional premium.
Here are some facts homeowners and renters should know about cash insurance coverage:
- It's a common misconception that cash stolen from a car would be recoverable through an auto insurance policy. Not so, according to Christina Tyler Loznicka, a spokeswoman for Allstate Insurance Co. in Northbrook, Ill. In fact, vehicle policies typically don't cover contents.
- Whether cash or cash equivalents are covered in different circumstances depends on the policy, Moraga says. For example, money that went missing from a suitcase at an airport might be covered by homeowners or renters insurance, depending on how the policy is worded.
- Cash stolen by someone who entered a home or apartment for a legitimate reason would be covered, subject to the same conditions as cash stolen in a breaking-and-entering situation. That means money taken by a home-repair contractor, landlord, in-home employee, party guest or family member may be a covered peril. "Unless you did it yourself intentionally, that would be the only instance that wouldn't be covered because that would be fraud," Moraga says.
- Cash that's connected to a home-based business or brought into the home from a business operated elsewhere might be covered, again depending on the circumstances and the policy terms. One issue would be whether the homeowner or renter had disclosed the business and obtained proper insurance for it. "If you're running a business from home and it involves cash, and you haven't declared that and the agent or company finds out, it could be excluded," Moraga says. "It's always a good idea to have separate coverage for a business." Still, a homeowners or renters policy might offer some protection for a business-related loss of cash in the home, so it's a good idea to read the policy or call the agent or insurer to find out. Experts also advise that large sums of cash not be kept at home, or if that proves necessary, be locked in a safe.
- Insurance claims generally are more likely to be accepted when the insured has proof of purchase or possession of the lost or stolen items. That's true of cash as well. An ATM receipt, a deposit slip showing a cash withdrawal or other document or official police report of, say, a burglary, purse-snatching or pickpocket incident might help to support a claim. Some claims may be honored on the policyholder's say-so, Moraga says.
- Insurance generally isn't intended to protect small losses such as a $10 bill. Rather, it offers protection against major perils from which the policyholder otherwise wouldn't be able to recover financially, says Jeanne Salvatore, a spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute in New York. "It's designed for the catastrophic loss that you couldn't afford to pay for out of your own pocket," she says.


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Advising Technology Certificate: Using Technology in Advising-TigerEnroll (faculty & staff; all workshops required for certificate)
September 19, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This certificate will provide academic advisors with information related to the primary technology applications utilized to support academic advising at FHSU. Participants must attend each session to receive the certificate. Participants need to bring their laptop with them for each session.
RSVP: Please let us know if you are planning on attending by replying to firstname.lastname@example.com. We will send you a calendar entry that you will need to "Accept and Send the Response Now". This will allow us to have the appropriate room size and number of handouts. We look forward to seeing you at our sessions.
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Amerike—The Golden Land
Moishe Rosenfeld and Zalmen Mlotek's revue "The Golden Land" has morphed slightly since its première, in 1984. The addition of "Amerike" to the title of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's revival suggests that the show isn't just about Jewish immigrants and Yiddish music (though those are worthy subjects, of course)—it's about the very making of the United States. Bryna Wasserman's production moves at full speed, from eighteen-eighties Ellis Island to the end of the Second World War in ninety minutes, as it ricochets through decades of popular tunes. It's delicious to (re)discover titans of Yiddish theatre, such as the composer Joseph Rumshinsky and the songwriting team Arnold Perlmutter and Herman Wohl, and the mix of humor and unabashed pathos is neatly encapsulated in Daniel Kahn's rousing rendition of "Roumania, Roumania."— The New Yorker


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Many examinations on applications have the intention of discovering issues and also errors to confirm whether software is suitabled for usage. The tests can also be about application functionality, use, compatibility, efficiency as well as safety and security. They are very important aspects of making certain that only the most effective applications are provided out there without the risk of stress and also disappointments when already being used. Selecting the most effective automated software testing tools device can nonetheless be a challenge for several, however with a few standards it is really feasible to pick application devices that are trustworthy.
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