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"Significant Adoption" recognition from the TAAP Jury for the contribution made by ISWPL in the field of Education of AA girl child.
Taking forward the strategy of the company, establishment of binding wire plant was started at JEMCO area.
Upgradation of the IMS certificates to ISO 9001.2015, ISO 14001.2015 and OHSAS 18001.2007 for both the units – ISWP & JEMCO.
Conferred with 'Active Promotion of TBEM' Recognition, for crossing 500 points (Actual score 504) for the first time in a TBEM Assessment.
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You've just met a wonderful new potential lover, and you want to experiment with sexual alchemy, or controlled intercourse. But how to persuade a new lover to try the ideas? It's not easy. In fact, the script too often goes something like this:
At the beginning he agreed to try abstaining from orgasmic sex. However, his actions were not consistent with his words. I tried to explain the concept, but he wouldn't educate himself, and didn't go for it. Then he said, "we'll just be friends." I should have left it at that, and he might have changed his mind, but I thought, "I would not like to look back and leave a nourishing experience with this man, which would be healing and helpful for both of us, just over the issue of orgasm."
Whatever the rationalization, the couple has conventional sex before trying a non-orgasmic approach. Swiftly the lingering post-passion withdrawal symptoms (which we call the "hangover") completely shift the lovers' perceptions of each other. Typically, he feels uneasy and defensive, and she feels needy:
He mentioned he doesn't want to feel vulnerable. What happens is that I feel Love for him even more, which is frustrating.
This uncomfortable situation is very unstable. All of that delicious energy that begins to rise during early courtship days, flows out instead of up through the heart. When this happens, the glow of selfless, mutual love seems like a dream that never really happened. Depending upon whether the post-orgasmic letdown makes you feel needy or depleted, you start acting clingy or distant — although it will seem to you that the problem is solely your partner's. The end is usually not far off:
Well that didn't take long; the relationship is now over. It was hurtful (he was more concerned with how my hair looked than with being open and giving). I think I will take a break from relationships for a while because up to this point, they have been sad and unfulfilling. I just don't want the usual, standard kind of experience anymore. But for now, I realize I love my freedom, and I am okay with being alone. I was choosing men who didn't fit me.
Was she? Not necessarily. It's very difficult to maintain a clear, that is, loving, mutual perception under the influence of conventional sex. Remember, our standard genetic programming wants us to grow disillusioned and move on to a new partner. Over time, this results in greater genetic variety. After an experience like the one recounted above, true love seems like an illusion, and deeply fulfilling relationships impossible. It's easy to grow cynical, and feel very wise and about "love," - or believe there is something "wrong" with you. When this happens, it is a great loss. Intimate relationships can greatly enhance our experience of life, if handled carefully.
What about Men?
This challenge of persuading a lover to try something new is perhaps even harder for men. Here's an account from a friend who described her new courtship as, "I can guarantee you that we will be spending some (most) of our one hour together kissing. It was too glorious yesterday. I feel completely overwhelmed, and ecstatic at the same time. We're like a run-away train right now." Yet,
He has told me very clearly (verbally and in writing) over and over again ... that he doesn't care about the physical union nearly as much as truly uniting with me in mind, soul, and spirit. He SAYS he's willing forego the physical connection entirely (although this thought gets forgotten quickly when we're together). He's told me that he's imagined us just lying together (naked) ...all night long, ... and not "doing" anything, except holding each other. He says if he wonders if we're "strong enough" to do this. He says he spends hours imagining everything else (holding each other, merging in every way he his mind can dream up) except physical penetration.
She couldn't hear the veiled request in his remarks:
I want HIM to figure it out on his own, and come to me on his own, and tell me what he wants. That's the only way I'd be willing to give [avoiding orgasm] a try. I respect him ... more than words can describe. And if HE thinks it's worth a try ... then ... well ... maybe I should give it a try. I need a completely detached, rational other person, who loves me to agree with the sacred sex approach.
Her own biological commands were coming through loud and clear:
I have to admit though ... I've not exercised nearly as much discipline as he has (I've imagined the entire act in my mind ... several times, in much detail!!). But, as I said, I truly believe he is way ahead of me (spiritually).
Now I ask you, what red-blooded man, madly in love and anxious to please (because his dopamine has not yet dropped after orgasm), is going to make a louder, clearer request to try a non-standard approach? If she doesn't read his signals and respond with enthusiasm, then he will assume she wants conventional sex - and he will deliver it (just as his primitive brain is signaling that he should).
What to do?
Those of us who are convinced of the benefits of sacred sex (Karezza, controlled intercourse) need to prepare better for this critical juncture in new relationships.
Strategic Decision No. 1
Understand that if you want a smooth launch into a connection based on controlled intercourse, you need to persuade a lover to try it first - that is, before conventional sex. As a friend said:
I hear what you're saying. I can always sleep with him, but I can't unsleep with him. That's a nice logical rational point, which I will concede.
But she may not fully understand why. Controlled intercourse doesn't produce the same neurochemical roller coaster ride as orgasmic sex. This means that your perception of each other tends not to deteriorate, as it does with conventional sex. In practical terms, this means that those annoying little things like the "wrong" hairstyle remain endearing attributes in your lover, whereas during the weeks after orgasmic sex, those same traits are blown out of proportion and you perceive them as major annoyances. Tarnished perception of each other makes the transition to controlled intercourse far harder. Subconscious uneasiness will already have entered the relationship. This familiar sensation brings up similar memories from past relationship pain with other partners. Mistrust then makes both lovers defensive. A heart connection is harder to sustain. Worse yet, the withdrawal period from conventional sex can last as long as two weeks. This means that even if your beloved recognizes that conventional sex is indeed driving its usual wedge between you, and at last is willing to try another approach, he or she will be feeling as open, tolerant, generous or good-humored as usual. This can cause discouraged failure, as friction is more likely, and you won't see the promised benefits for weeks. So if your partner understandably thinks you're being unfair to insist on making love "your" way, find a way to try controlled intercourse first. Tell him/her that you want to try it for a month or six weeks. At the end of that time, if he/she is feeling unsatisfied, you will try conventional sex.
Strategic Decision No. 2
Educate your partner — but do it indirectly. People need time to think about this approach and reflect upon their past relationships. If you try to persuade your partner with arguments, he/she will tend to project any initial resentment toward the concept onto you. Avoid this by asking your partner if he/she would be willing to give you an opinion on some material about this other approach to sex. Visit www.reuniting.info and choose an article like, Why Does A Lover Pull Away after Sex?. Or recommend one of these free online sacred sex classics. Or suggest Peace Between the Sheets. Any of these texts will spark a healthy discussion, and allow you clear up any misconceptions, with little antagonism. Remember that what you're proposing is totally foreign to most people. It can be very comforting for a neophyte to see that the tradition of controlled intercourse is long and venerable. (See the various "Wisdom" articles at this site if you need more supporting materials.)
What Else Will Help Me Persuade My Lover?
- Be clear about your goal. If your commitment to this concept is spongy, and your partner has only ever explored conventional sexuality, you will end up adhering to biology's script. Is your mission to protect and enhance your lover's well-being, or to gratify fleeting sexual urges?
- Recognize that sexual energy is explosive and unstable at the beginning of a relationship. Keep your clothes on while negotiating with your lover. Soothe your partner's desire with lots of affectionate, but not intentionally-erotic touch. Imagine sending nurturing energy from your heart through your hands. Breathe together in stillness frequently, to stabilize the energy.
- See yourself as a shining ray of light, or a spring of sparkling, life-giving water. Be determined to put the well-being of your partner before your agenda on every level. Since isolation is not as healthful as trusted companionship and loving intimacy, what your partner may crave is not in his/her best interest.
- Remind yourself that you cannot hold your lover by making him/her addicted to you sexually. The power to seduce someone is a heady experience, but seduction is not emotional glue. The most likely scenario is brief fireworks, followed by emotional separation and discouragement.
- Resign yourself to a gradual approach. Even the most willing partner cannot usually make an instant transition from conventional sex to non-orgasmic sex. Take a slow approach, with lots of generous affection. Do not add intercourse until you have been sleeping together each night for at least a couple of weeks, and are feeling stable and calm.
- However humble you may be, understand that you, and the choices that you make, are important. Don't underestimate your ability to make the world a better place by using your life force energy safely.
- Recognize the spiritual significance of the choice between biological sex and spiritual sex. If you are clear that your spiritual path will be either retarded or enhanced depending upon how you use your sexual desire, your resolve will be stronger.
Don't be afraid to aim high.
The aim of marriage as a sacrament is the restoration of the celestial or angelic image of man as he should be. Sexual love should not be confused with the instinct for reproduction; its true function is to help man and woman to integrate internally the complete human image, that is to say the divine and original image. - Franz von Baader
Critical decision point
The decision of whether or not to drift into conventional sex often turns out to be a "point of no return" in a new intimate relationship. Why make this decision casually? It is here that we either support each other in reaching toward greater spiritual awareness - or we slip back into fertilization-driven sex — and, once again, turn our stardust to sawdust.


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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — When considering an addiction, many people might think of cigarettes and alcohol – but new information shows the sun might also act like a powerful drug on your brain and have a similar effect on the body to heroin.
As CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reported, it is not hard to find lots of people sunning themselves in city parks on a warm sunny day like Friday was. The sunbathers truly seemed to be enjoying it – even though most of them said they knew they could be risking skin cancer.
"We had a very long and sad winter, so now that the sun's out and it's warm, we just want to be outside and just like, soak it all up when we can," said Jessica Spiegel as she sunbathed in Central Park.
"When you're tanner, you look healthier; you feel better," said Daniella Cassella. "I mean, I totally am a sun worshiper."
But new research in the June 19 issue of the journal Cell suggested that our attraction to the sun may be more about addiction than vanity.
As 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck reported, once a day for two weeks, researchers exposed laboratory mice to ultraviolet rays equivalent to half an hour of midday Florida sun.
They found that the mice had elevated levels of brain chemicals called beta-endorphins — the "feel-good" hormones that act on the same pleasure and reward centers in the brain as opioid drugs such as heroin and oxycodone.
"So people who are addicted to drugs will have the same kind of activity in their brain as what this study was showing in mice with sunlight exposure," said Dr. Jennifer Stein of NYU Langone Medical Center.
So even with all the warnings about skin cancer and premature skin aging, the desire to bake oneself – especially in tanning beds – might be a true physical need.
It could even explain tan-o-holics such as tanning mom Patricia Krentcil of Nutley, New Jersey.
Even stronger evidence for addiction came when the researchers gave the mice naxolone, the same drug used to treat drug addiction in humans.
"By giving them the drug, they were able to give the mice the same withdrawal-type symptoms, like shaking, that you might see in someone who's addicted to drugs," Stein said.
Schuck went to Palisades Park to get reaction on the study.
"People are addicted to all sorts of things, they can't start their day without coffee, so I guess I can see how psychologically you could work yourself up to thinking you have to be out in the sun," one woman said.
One man, named Howard, called the study "nonsense."
"People make it feel good and it's enjoyable, but I can't accept that it's addicting at all," Howard said. "People also do tons of other things, like driving too fast, everything isn't addictive, some of it is just bad judgement."
Mice are not humans, of course. People have more control over their behavior, and no one has claimed that tanning is as addictive as narcotics, smoking or alcohol.
But everyone who spoke to CBS 2 claimed they used sunscreen, which is the only way you should even think about lying in the sun.
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Because the only difference are the situations that make our lives unique. The trials are similar, any pain associates and crosses over to others.
And the solution has sameness…give hope!
The paradigm of hope is a contagion. Hope is life-changing and so powerful that all a person has to do is realize it's possible.
Just believing in hope is sometimes enough to fight off a curse, or get through a season until hope finds it's resting place in our hearts.
If we can do that week in and week out then here at the Dream Center then we can make a difference.
We are committed to make an impact and to make a difference in our city as we endeavor to inspire others to join us to make a better Longview and a better East Texas.
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David J. Shea is the founding and managing partner of Michigan-based Shea Aiello.
He was recently appointed to a team of lawyers that will serve as co-lead counsel in the City of Flint Water Crisis Class Action—one of the largest class actions in history.
Mr. Shea began his career as a member of a highly-specialized team at Plunkett Cooney representing Ford Motor Company and its interests as national counsel for the company's broad range of complex product liability lawsuits. He and the team also represented many of the nation's most recognizable national manufacturers in mass litigation/toxic tort matters involving such environmental issues as asbestos, cobalt, benzene and formaldehyde.
Mr. Shea represented the iconic Mackinac Bridge's architects in the highly-publicized "Yugo" wrongful death case and was a member of a three-attorney team who obtained the top defense verdict in the country in a multi-plaintiff wrongful death product liability federal lawsuit against the Fortune 50 United Technologies.
Mr. Shea began representing plaintiffs in product liability and toxic tort/mass litigation in 1992 with the law firm of Sommers Schwartz. He principally represented more than 1,500 women in the nationally-recognized silicone breast implant litigation, where he was appointed as only one of three lead counsel in Michigan to represent the plaintiffs' interests.
In 2000, Mr. Shea formed the law firm Miller Shea with E. Powell Miller and developed a relationship with the Hantz Group serving as the company's chief counsel. His newly formed law firm specialized in class actions, commercial litigation, securities law and estate planning. In just five short years, Mr. Shea and Mr. Miller grew Miller Shea, P.C. to 40 attorneys and were honored by Crain's Detroit Business for leading one of the fastest growing law firms in the state of Michigan.
Mr. Shea formed Shea Aiello in 2007. He focuses his leadership and expertise in several primary areas: representing investors and their trusted advisors in investment loss and FINRA- related matters in Michigan and nationwide; representing businesses in national commercial insurance loss and agency malpractice litigation; serving as Board Member and outside General Counsel for Hantz Group, one of the largest financial service companies in the Midwest where he oversees all legal, regulatory and employment matters; and managing the day-to-day vision, growth and operations of the law firm. Mr. Shea is also active in general commercial litigation matters, as well as representing plaintiffs in legal malpractice claims.
Mr. Shea's national litigation practice has obtained many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements over the last several years in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington, New Jersey, Alabama, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. His practice is an eclectic mix of clients and cases. He obtained the fourth largest settlement in Michigan for a national hotel chain insurance loss and obtained one of the top ten largest settlements for an insurance fire loss claim in northern-Michigan. Mr. Shea successfully represented the Indiana high school where the film Hoosiers was filmed after a fire devastated the historic gymnasium. He litigated lawsuits on behalf of the owners of the former Standard Oil Refinery in Cleveland, Ohio after its facility was contaminated by PCB, causing a complete shutdown. Mr. Shea was hired by the Terra Haute International Airport to sue its insurance company when it failed to pay for severe losses from multiple and violent tornados. He represented the Pontiac Silverdome in a multi-million dollar lawsuit in 2013 after its entire roof was shredded into pieces after a violent winter wind storm. Mr. Shea took on Providence Hospital after it terminated all of its nurse anesthetists on New Years' Eve, 2015. And he fought off not one, but two $20 million securities class actions filed against a large Michigan-based broker-dealer.
Mr. Shea was appointed and served as Special Assistant Attorney General providing securities-related advice and counsel to Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and has been recognized as a SuperLaywer, Top 50 Business Attorney in Michigan and Top Business Litigation Attorney by Crain's Detroit Business and Hour Detroit. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hantz Group since 2006 and is "AV Rated" by Martindale-Hubble.
Most recently, Mr. Shea has turned his attention to the development of BluWater Legal, a first-of-its-kind subscription-based legal plan offered as a voluntary group benefit for associations and employers. Although offering comprehensive legal services for a monthly fee, it is estate planning centric – appealing to those 85% of people who don't have (but very much need) a trust, POA, and medical directive. It leverages technology (through proprietary software, tele-law, and mobile applications) to develop and maintain a strong relationship with the client/employee.


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It's notoriously difficult to convince people to pay a buck for an MP3. But what about the same song delivered as an interactive remix and recording app?
MusicShake, a Korean company that made a name for itself with an impressive little web remix app back in '07, hopes people will pay $3 for an interactive iOS version of The Jackson 5′s "ABC," which lets users create new versions of the song to amuse themselves and their friends using colored blocks — no musical experience necessary.
We've seen the Jackson 5 available for remix before, so someone in the Jackson 5′s camp must be somewhat remix-happy, but MusicShake's version offers a new take on interactive music. (The company also offers a general remix app and several holiday-themed versions.) For starters, you can remix "ABC" by simply shaking the phone — it's simple as do re mi.
But really, you'll have much more fun deciding when to bring certain instruments in and out of the mix (by tapping the blocks), switching to new instruments (by tapping the instruments in the left column), or even downloading an entirely new set of instruments to play around with and altering the genre of the song (to pop, new age, rock, latin, or electronica).
All of these perfectly-quantized, professionally recorded building blocks (some from the Jackson 5, and some from the MusicShake team) can be reassembled into seemingly countless arrangements of the song, which is great, and further customization is available through tweaking the volume of each track in the mix. But the feather in MusicShake's cap is the ability for you to record your own voice singing along with all of this. This creates something absolutely unique that you can share on Facebook, MusicShake.com, or email, from right within the app.
It used to be that you had to know what you were doing with digital audio recording in order to do stuff like this, and even then, it might take a week. Now, you can make something worth sharing in minutes — or perhaps an hour, if you really want to explore the possibilities.
Competitive types can upload their creations to the MusicShake community for others to listen to, possibly making the service's Top 100 chart or Hall of Fame.
So far, we don't see MusicShake's Jackson 5 remix app listed among the top 200 paid apps in the music section of the iTunes App Store, so it's not exactly taking the world by storm. That could have something to do with the fact that "ABC" topped the charts about 41 years ago.
The Jackson 5 estate is remarkably permissive in licensing remix apps, but roadblocks remain for most other music. As licensing opens up to allow app developers to do this with songs that are topping the charts now, the potential for more popular songs to get this sort of treatment will be massive.
The continued airing of American Idol shows that a fair degree of interest exists for so-called "regular" people to hear each other singing. We'd be more interested if the contestants sang over their own versions of songs, and MusicShake and its ilk are already making that happen.


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Jeweled romper- Zara | denim jacket- H&M | birks c/o Lulus | clutch- vintage (borrowed from The Pretty Secrets) | ring- Hudson's Bay | bangles- J.Crew and Hudson's Bay
I'm half asleep in writing this, and although I've nodded off more times than I care to admit, one thing's for certain — rompers rule. It's been a super long time since I rocked a onesie (sorry, romper), aside from my embarrassingly long stint as an overalls junkie back in the 90s... dark times. This piece from Zara, on the other hand, feels polished and airy, yet interesting and practical enough to win it "day at the office" status.... high praise. Not to mention the fact that it was on sale for forty big ones, which I'm pretty sure makes me a power shopper (what am I even talking about?)
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Apple Should See Meaningful Growth Soon With Assembled-In-India iPhones
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple has completed the initial batch of assembled-in-India iPhone SE.
According to the report, Wistron, Apple's Taiwanese contract manufacturer, has completed the first ever batch of iPhones that are locally manufactured in India. The assembly was carried out at the Karnataka facility, which I have highlighted on these pages in the past.
The first locally put together iPhones could hit retail stores as early as this week or next, according to the report in the Journal.
The iPhone SE sells in India for around $300 per unit and it is hoped that by assembling locally, and thus avoiding tariffs and taxes on sourced goods from abroad, Apple could lower the price point to between $200-$250 per unit, which would bring it within reach of a huge middle class base of almost 500 million consumers.
The smartphone market in India is growing at 6- to 6.5-times the global average growth of 3% for 2016 and it is vital that Apple start rapidly making in-roads into that market going forward.
According to an anonymous official quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, the Wistron chairman is set to meet Karnataka state officials to discuss plans for setting up an iPhone manufacturing unit there as well.
If Apple is already churning out assembled-in-India phones locally, and if the company can lower prices to make the SE more affordable to the middle class, look for Apple numbers going forward to get higher as well.
It will not happen overnight, but it will not take too long either.
Not that it matters this morning, with the boo-birds and kindly uncles out chest-thumping and wringing their hands and doling out their "sage" words of wisdom ad nauseam given the beat down in the futures right now.
Be very careful. They would like nothing more than for you to give in to the noise and see you parted from your shares if you are invested or prevent you from taking a position.
Apple is indicated lower by $0.95 per share at $154.55 per share in early pre-market trading activity.
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Movies We Like
Warm and wonderful, Pedro Almodovar's Volver resonates with his favorite subjects: women, secrets and the transformative power of love. Framed with light suspense, rich imagery and sensuous color are amazing performances by the entire cast, most notably a voluptuous Penelope Cruz. Her courageous and spirited Raimunda is a struggling mother stuck in a bad marriage and bravely fulfilling the role of matriarch, not only to her sister and daughter but to a community of women loosely tied by tradition and committed through love. When her mother reappears as a ghost, Raimunda's life gets infinitely more complicated.
Violence and religious mysticism are catalysts and cards to the emotional evolution of all the characters but are hardly the point. As secrets are unveiled, the once shelled lives become full again with redemption and understanding and life seems to right itself, as if waiting for the perfect miracle. The weak become strong, the strong - weak, youth gains wisdom and age renews its joy for life.
Comedy and tragedy intermingle with glimpses of daily life for these Spanish women. A rich sense of culture and how it too evolves resonates in each frame. You get the feeling that Spain herself is experiencing growing pains and these women who are her bones are the beginning of her nourishment. Volver, or The Return, takes us deep into the heart of Almodovar's honest love and admiration for women and I hope for all our sakes he continues to return there, drawing on his past for such bountiful inspiration.
Volver was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress (Penelope Cruz).


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Looking for a diet to kick-start healthy new habits and get you back on track after months (years?) of not-so-saintly eating? Look no further than Whole30. This tough, 30-day elimination diet is designed to eliminate ALL trigger foods that could be causing your digestive issues/ allergies/ skin concerns/ lack of energy. Resetting your body, conquering cravings, and changing the way you view food. For good.
Sound daunting? We hear you, sister! But, seriously, 30 days isn't going to kill you. Promise! Preparation is always the key to success, so here's everything you need to know about nailing this popular nutrition plan.
Wave goodbye to dairy, say 'so long!' to soy, sugar and sweeteners (natural and artificial), and prepare to butt out those cigs! The list of Whole30 contraband is pretty extensive. You'll also need to steer clear of: alcohol; grains including rye, wheat, barley, oats, rice, corn, quinoa, buckwheat and more (see full list here); most legumes including beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, peanut butter (argh!), and all forms of soy; and carrageenan, MSG, or sulphites.
You also can't be sneaky and eat treats made with 'approved' ingredients, like cookies, muffins, pancakes etc… Hey, don't shoot the messenger!
You're going to need to become a label detective, checking and double checking the ingredients lists on EVERYTHING you buy for off-limits additives. If that sounds like too much trouble, stick with real food – unpackaged, unprocessed, and exactly as nature intended. These foods should definitely make up the majority of your meals on Whole30!
Every diet has a silver lining, and this one's made of F.A.T. On Whole30, olive and coconut oil are allowed. Avocados are a-ok. Ghee is all good. Nuts and seeds (bar peanuts) get the nod. You get the picture…
Also allowed are: vegetables, including spuds; fruit in moderation (due to the sugar factor); eggs; seafood; unprocessed meat and poultry; and some sausages.
Coffee's allowed too, but you'll have to skip the milk and sugar. If black coffee makes you gag, herbal tea's a great option as well! SkinnyMint Morning Boost is a 100% natural, sugar-free blend packed with naturally energising ingredients, like green tea, yerba mate and guarana. With a fresh, fruity taste, it also helps keep those sweet cravings at bay.
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If you stuff up, even just a little, the rules are set in stone. You're going to have to wind it back to day one, and start from scratch. The reason for this hard-ass approach? The founders believe zero slip ups are required to give your body the break it needs from the food triggers that are making you feel less than amazing. So stay strong!
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While weight loss is likely, it's not the aim of the game. In fact, scales and measurements are banned on Whole30 – aside from at the start and finish. The main benefits include: fewer headaches, clearer skin, increased energy levels, better sleep, reduced tummy and toilet issues (think gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea), better fasting blood sugar, less joint pain. And a greater understanding of which foods are your triggers, and should possibly be restricted or eliminated in the long run.
PS combining Whole30 with a SkinnyMint 28 Day Ultimate Teatox is the perfect body reset coming into summer! Detoxifying the body and breaking bad eating habits in just a month.
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I do not know what compelled me to sign up as a Julep Maven, but I am so glad that I did! {okay, I actually do know what compelled me to sign up…it was the allure that my first box was free, all I had to pay was $3.99 for shipping, and beautifully fun nail polish was delivered right to my door and I didn't have to go and get it myself….booyah!} Because I am now a Julep Maven, I get free shipping at all times, 20% off all regularly priced items, and first access to huge sales. When I got an email about the Julep Mystery Box for June {and the huge savings it entailed}, I was instantly sold. The best part, though, was that the Wizard of Oz collection was on sale at a super-duper discount if I added it to my Mystery Box order, so you better believe I took advantage of that as well!
Today I am unboxing the Julep Mystery Box for June 2014 along with the Wizard of Oz Collection.
My Thoughts on Julep Mystery Box:
Unlike the Julep Maven subscription boxes, which are purple, this mystery box order came in their black box. Side note :: I am currently saving all my Julep boxes and the inner packaging to use for gifting {they are such cute boxes, they are perfect for all those birthday gifts and Christmas presents I always need to wrap…plus, I TOTALLY see myself giving Julep products as gifts, especially with the great deals I am getting as a Maven}.
Watch for future posts that will review the polishes I received in more detail, but I will tell you {right now, immediately} that you will absolutely LOVE Julep's polishes. I have been using Orly, O.P.I., and China Glaze for as long as I remember {once I became a Sally Beauty Store member, that was the only place I bought nail polish}. I can happily report that Julep's polishes work just as great, if not better {it is hard for me to say that, too, as I do love those other brands so much}. I instantly painted my nails with Emerald City once I opened this box and I am still in disbelief as how much I love the color and the polish went on so silky smooth {just like the other colors I have tried}, making my nails feel super thick and strong, that I will definitely be continuing my membership with Julep!
FYI :: I plan to do a post {probably my next post} on what being a Julep Maven is all about in the near future, but for now, onto the unboxing!
I chose the Friends and Family Secret Box #1 for June. I received three colors of polish with this mystery box. The Annemarie, Gunta, and Hannah.
Julep Gunta Nail Polish:
Julep Annemarie Nail Polish:
Julep Hannah Nail Polish:
I definitely see myself wearing and liking all three of these colors, so I am excited that the Mystery Box was a big win for me!
Julep also sent a cute little surprise with this mystery box…..a little packet of forget-me-not flowers!
My Thoughts on the Wizard of Oz Collection:
As I mentioned above, I also added the Wizard of Oz Collection to my order. The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies, so I was very easily sucked into this sale. The colors included in this collection are: Ruby Slippers (glitter polish), Tin Man (holographic polish), Glinda the Good Witch (frost polish), and Emerald City (creme polish). These colors are only available with the Wizard of Oz Collection! I am SO LOVING the Emerald City color {to be fair, I am rather impartial right now to anything Emerald since that was my son's birthstone}.
All in all, I received $98 worth of really high-end, amazing polishes for just $30! Given that nail polish doesn't really go bad {sometimes you just need help from nail polish thinner to revive the bottle}, and that this polish is of such high quality and allows for your manicure to last longer, I really feel like this was an extra $30 {on top of my Julep monthly subscription} well spent. Seven polishes for $30 {shipping was free for me as a Maven} is just $4.29 per polish!
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Watch for my upcoming post where I walk you through what a Julep Maven subscription is {and I have a sweet deal and promo code to go with it, so you will not want to miss it!}
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Wow. I am loving Tin Man and Emerald City! Thanks for sharing your unboxing!


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I wonder what it will take to transition biomedical research to a haven for rapid learning, networked team approaches, and sharing insights that have been powering up the software industry and enabled physicists for decades. I wonder what it will take for citizens to rise up and say the current reward structures in academia where the majority of the NIH/government grants (that's your money) is given to scientists who expect to not share their insights till submitted to journals, and current operation models for biotech where VCs patrol for breaches in secrecy around insights they have made about human diseases such as Parkinson''s using samples from patients till they can take out patents. We need to show how a world of open science, building off of each other's work can be rewarded, to show how challenges and open competitions lead to sharing.
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Enterprise board change 'madness'
Ihe Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has called on the Government to reverse its decision to place Laois and other county and city Enterprise Boards (CEBs) under the control of Laois County Council and other local authorities.
At a time when entrepreneurs need all the assistance they can get, ISME say the government is upsetting the whole infrastructure, people, advisors, management; creating mini-turf wars in the boards and uncertainty among the clients.
The Association has demanded that any changes to the CEB network structure must keep the needs of the client at the core of any such deliberations and, in that context, a locally-based, flexible, client-focused system under the control of ENTERPRISE will undoubtedly have most merit.
Commenting on the move ISME CEO Mark Fielding said:
"It is absolute madness the way they are doing it. They are cutting the 35 organisations that are actually making a difference to micro-businesses in Ireland.
"I'd be very fearful of the boards operating under the wing of the local authorities, as they do not have the ethos or experience of dealing with small business.
"At the moment, the boards are independent and flexible and there is a real chance this will be lost.
"We welcome the potential reduction in overheads, only if that money is ploughed back into supports for local business and not put into central coffers to fix potholes. Another worry is what happens where a business owes money in local authority rates and is then receiving a grant or financial assistance. Will the authority try to grab the finance or just make it more awkward for them?"
ISME claim the announcement has sparked concern and confusion among many micro businesses.
There has been no mention of changes in the range of services that CEBs provide by way of business supports and the budget line available. As yet there is very little detail on matters such as reporting responsibilities, levels of autonomy, advisory structures and staffing levels.
ISME say it has not seen a cost/benefit analysis or savings breakdown.
"In one fell swoop, this Government is interfering with the organisations that are actually making a difference to micro-businesses. The CEBs were always the first place of call for new entrants, where they received initial encouragement and support. I'd be very fearful of the boards operating under the wing of the local authorities, because they do not have the ethos or experience of dealing with small business. This move has the potential to set Irish entrepreneurship back decades and should be resisted," continued Fielding.
"Small and micro businesses will become the casualties of the turf-war between ministers Hogan and Bruton. The sad fact is that this move will strip away the seed bed for entrepreneurship from the relevant department and shoehorn it in under Environment. Placing the support services for micro business under the Department of Environment and Local Authorities is a wrong move, it will stunt growth, it will delay revival and it will set back entrepreneurship by decades," concluded Fielding.


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[01] The Origin And Development Of Preksha Dhyana
[02] The Programme Of Preksha
[03] The Foundation of Preksha
[04] Preksha Dhyana And Anuvrat
[05] The Greatness Of 'Arham'
[06] Japa: A Psychological Treatment
[07] Extraversion : Disorder
[08] How To Achieve Mental Peace
[09] Is The Mind Fickle?
[10] Mental Tension And Its Resolution
[11] Is There A Tradition Of Meditation In Jainism?
[12] The Tradition Of Dhyana After Lord Mahavir
[13] How Did The Tradition Of Meditation Vanish?
[14] The Fruit Of Appraisal
[15] Jain Vishva Bharati
[16] In Quest Of Being
[17] Right Background For Meditation
[18] Practice 0f Meditation And The Teacher's Role
[19] Training For Meditation
[20] The Gurukul Of Dhyana
[21] Shivir - Sadhana
[22] The Process Of Change
[23] Initiation Into Preksha Dhyana
[24] The Rules Of Initiation
[25] Preludes To Meditation
[26] The Posture Of Meditation
[27] The Internal Trip
[28] Does Meditation Dissolve Or Strengthen The 'I' Consciousness?
[29] The Practice Of Deep Breathing
[30] The Process Of Transformation Through Perception Of Body
[31] Body Perception - The Art Of Awakening Energy Within
[32] Transmutation Of Feeling
[33] The Influence Of The Psychic Centres
[34] Awakening Of The Psychic Centres: Purification Of Emotions
[35] An Unparalleled Boon For Spiritual Development
[36] 'Kundalini' In Jain-Yog
[37] The Aura
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[46] Factors In The Purification Of Feeling
[47] Nature Of Spiritual Realization
[48] The Birth Of Equanimity
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Report: U.S. to allow refugees from all countries under new rules
The Supreme Court blocked a lower court's ruling on refugees who have formal assurances from resettlement agencies. Video provided by Newsy
The White House plans to allow refugees from all countries to enter the United States under new rules that will be announced Tuesday as a 120-day ban on refugee admissions comes to an end, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
The ban on refugee admissions was part of an executive order by President Trump that included temporarily banning entrance to the U.S. for all citizens from some Muslim-majority countries. The latter travel ban has been blocked in the courts amid challenges from states such as Maryland and Hawaii. It has also been extended to countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
Under the new rules, according to the report, U.S. immigration officials will collect additional biographical data including the names of family members and places of employment as part of a more stringent vetting process for asylum seekers. Currently, refugees are screened against law enforcement and intelligence databases.
During the presidential campaign, Trump pledged to sharply reduce the number of refugee admissions, a measure he characterized as essential for national security. And despite criticism at home and abroad for the "Muslim ban" he has continued to defend it. It is not clear if his administration will unveil changes to this part of the order.
Late last month, Trump signed a separate executive order lowering the number of refugees allowed into the U.S. next year to 45,000 — the lowest cap since Congress passed the Refugee Act in 1980. President Obama had increased the cap to 110,000.
More: Federal judge in Maryland delivers second blow against Trump's new travel ban
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[EDIT: Apparently I'm misunderstanding the issue at hand. The issue seems to be that the Lin character had several revealing bathing suit/lingerie costumes that were removed from the western release AND that the character creation breast size slider is locked. In reading the outrage on these two issues, I came to the incorrect understanding that people wanted to give the Lin character bigger breasts. Oh well. The commentary still stands - it still applies to the removal of the skimpy outfits, the sexual agency of female game characters, and the vitriol from the gaming community towards devs.]
Of course, #NotAllFans. Of the people commenting on this issue (non-issue?), the opinion seems to be pretty polarized - some people are strongly offended that the bust slider (a modifier used to modify the size of a female character's breasts) was removed, while others understand the removal of the bust slider, citing cultural differences between Japan and North America. Others still are happy about the removal, citing its objectionable nature.
The point of contention here? The character in question is 13 years old. Her age will be modified to 15 in the western release, but still. We're talking about player control over the breast size of an underaged character, which is understandably controversial under western standards.
The said character is Lin (possibly renamed to Lyn?), pictured here. I won't pretend to fully understand Japanese attitudes towards underaged sexuality and consent, but with my Canadian sensibilities, yeah, a breast size slider for this very obviously underaged character does come off as a little creepy.
I do understand and appreciate the commitment to "purity" that some western gamers have; the idea that something released in Japan or other foreign lands should not be modified to adapt to western values and cultural understandings. But this is a bigger issue than cultural differences.
Something that's been discussed a lot in gaming - at least by YouTubers like Jim Sterling and TotalBiscuit, and on many forums and message boards across the web - is the idea of sexual agency, or the perceived control of a character over their body and sexuality. One character I've seen a lot of discussion on is Bayonetta - while the character is usually panned by more sex-negative commentators for her overt sexuality and what they interpret to be objectionable fan service, the character has been equally praised by more sex-positive commentators for the character's perceived control of her body and sexuality; she chooses to flaunt her body and behave seductively, she is not forced or coerced by the player or other characters to behave in that fashion.
The problem with this Lin character is that she does not have that agency. While breasts - especially on a 13-year-old - are not an inherently sexual thing, player control over that element of the body of a character is done for inherently sexual purposes. I've heard the argument from a few women in my life that breast size can often be equated with power or social influence, that creating an MMO character with large breasts, for instance, can sometimes be done purposefully to give the character a more commanding or confident personality. But because the personality and traits of this character are static, the breast size is not manipulated for that purpose; I reckon it's explicitly sexual, presumably to entertain a target demographic of teenage and college-age males. That element of control this character hypothetically has over her body is, at that point, removed, making it difficult to defend, even for a strongly sex-positive person like myself.
Regardless of all that conjecture, people are pretty mad. In the comments I've read, people are claiming excessive censorship, the pushing of a socio-cultural agenda, the ignorance of western minds towards eastern attitudes, and in a sense, those opinions are valid, and worth discussing with open minds.
But when it gets to the point of harassment of localization staff, that's where the line between fair discussion and barbarism is drawn.
This is one of many threads on the GameFAQs forums where a specific individual has been targeted for a change made to Xenoblade Chronicles X. I will concede that my research has not gone much further than this one forum, because honestly, I don't want to get lost in hours upon hours of paranoid arguments about gender politics. I've been down that road too many times to count, and it just makes you fucking depressed. But from what I've extrapolated, the pattern goes like this:
1. Perceive censorship of a product, especially when it relates to sex and sexuality.
2. Look up all female and LBGT employees at company responsible for these changes and bombard them with accusatory e-mails and tweets.
3. Repeat 1 and 2.
I think it's perfectly okay to be offended when you feel your content is being censored. It's perfectly okay to voice your outrage, and to inquire as to why the changes were made in a professional and civil manner.
But these witch hunts need to stop. No part of my conscience, not even my inner libertarian that screams to get out sometimes to rant about personal freedom, can find justification for attacking a person in the gaming industry who's just trying to do their job. If you are offended by something, write to Nintendo. Write to Monolith. Maybe even write to the company that is being subcontracted to localize this product. But for the love of god, we can't keep targeting people - especially not those of choice demographics - every time we are unhappy with a change made in development or localization. This serves no benefit. See, folks, you THINK you're "ridding the world of toxic censorship", you THINK you're making the gaming industry a more transparent and equitable place by doing this, but you are not.
The only thing you are doing is scaring off talented personnel with very little influence. You are targeting people who just want to collect a paycheque and feed their families. And for what? Because you want a teenager to have big tits? You are going to cause these hard-working men and women stress, you are going to invade their personal lives and accuse them of all kinds of nasties, just so you can have your bust slider back?
That is stupid, and you ought to be ashamed.
Anyway, here are a few of the threads I read before writing this article:
Alison Rapp from Treehouse part of reason for bust slider drama?http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/701151-…
Want to know PRECISELY where on the slider Nintendo locked the breast size?http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/701151-…
CONFIRMED: Lyn Slightly Edited, Bust Slider Removed.http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/701151-…


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1) We are getting a gas fireplace!
2) We are determined to go cross country skiing this winter
I might never move off of our wonderfully oversized green cozy couch as it's right beside the fireplace :) What more could I want on a cold snowy day than to sit there all warm and cozy with a cup of coffee and a book or Gilmore Girls and my husband near by?
We went cross country skiing with my family last Christmas in Red Lodge, Montana and J and I LOVE it. I loved it!
Last week we had our Ladies Fellowship on a Thursday night. It's usually the first Sat. of the month but in Nov we do something a bit special. People sign up to decorate tables in a fall theme of their choice and then we have dessert and a guest speaker. This was my first year to go, and Ari and I decided to decorate in nerdy theme that fit us both... books!
On Nov 2 we had a pancake breakfast that we helpd out with as it was a fundraiser for the youth group. Jason and I were in charge of the kitchen and making sure the pancakes, eggs, and sausage were delicious and done in time for the guests!
Our other days/nights have been/will be filled with book club, vising friends with new babies, babysitting, dinner for six, Jewery parties, movies, going to Montana for Thanksgiving, and many other random things. I do have to decorate for Christmas right after Thanksgiving as we are hosting a Christmas party the first weekend in Dec. AH! I'm not ready for it to be Christmas already!!!
Guess we need to keep things less busy, so I can enjoy our fireplace when it's installed! :)
Can't tell I'm excited about that one, can you?


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Cancer is one of the most common and deadly diseases known to the medical community and can attack almost every major organ in the body. One report noted that over 7.5 million people die from cancer each year; however, it also revealed that up to forty percent of these deaths might have been avoided with early detection. Many types of cancer can cause symptoms early on, and some of them, such as oral cancer, can be treated and even cured if you are vigilant in spotting their signs and symptoms.
1. A Small Lump in Your Cheek
While some growths in your mouth can be the result of eating certain foods or stress, such as canker sores or swollen taste buds, these typically resolve themselves in a matter of days. However, a persistent lump in either cheek that may or not be painful to the touch can be an early warning sign that a tumor is developing in the area. Lumps that are visibly swollen or that bleed when manipulated should be examined right away.
2. White Patches on the Gums
Sore or irritated gums can be an indicator of gingivitis; however, if you see white or pale patches on your gums or tongue, you may want to see your doctor or dentist as soon as possible. These patches, which may spread with time, may be an indicator of oral cancer. Even if these areas are not painful, any color changes could mean the disease is advancing. They may also travel to the roof of the mouth or tonsils.
3. Persistent Sore Throat
Oral cancer is not confined to the tongue or gums. It can also affect the throat and cause pain, as well as interfere with talking or swallowing. While a sore throat may sometimes be caused by a change in the weather, allergies, or strep throat, pain that does not diminish with treatment may be indicative of a bigger problem. Because some symptoms of strep throat can mimic those of oral cancer, such as a lump in the neck and white patches in the throat, it is wise to have a doctor diagnose the problem as soon as possible.
4. Denture Pain
If you wear dentures and they do not seem to fit as they once did or suddenly cause you pain, this is not a problem to be ignored. Bridges and other dentures that cause sudden pain could mean the presence of swelling in the mouth, and inflammation may be an early warning sign of oral cancer. Visiting an oral surgeon, such as Dr. George Hatzigiannis, could help you get to the root of the problem before it becomes more serious.
There are also several advantages to visiting a dentist who is also an oral surgeon. For example, if an examination does reveal sores or other inflammation that may indicate cancer, a doctor who performs oral surgery may be able to treat you from start to finish without having to outsource any part of the treatment plan to another facility. This can offer you peace of mind if you are facing a cancer diagnosis.
5. Persistent Halitosis
While occasional bad breath can be common after eating some foods or first thing in the morning, persistent halitosis may be an early warning sign of oral cancer. As cancer grows, it creates bacterium that cannot be destroyed by everyday mouthwash or toothpaste. This issue can be embarrassing; however, ignoring it can have a serious impact on your health later on and may even mean facing a dire diagnosis once the cancer has spread.
While oral cancer can be frightening, it may be treated and eradicated when caught early on. Learning the signs of this disease and when to contact your doctor can help promote and maintain good health, both now and in the future.
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Here is something clever and funny to enjoy while I spend some time getting the results of our recently completed project tabulated. Soon we will be starting our next project. It has been suggested that we spend 30 days working on "Gratitude"... how does that sound to everyone?
In the mean time.... here is this:
We all - "We all not only could know everything. We do. We just tell ourselves we don't to make it all bearable." ~Neil Gaiman


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According to the 2014 Sonoma County Waste Characterization Study (PDF), about 19.4% of commercial garbage is food waste, totaling about 25,100 tons per year.
Food scraps that can't be donated, can be composted into a beneficial soil amendment, thus greatly reducing the amount of material going into landfill. Restaurants, grocery stores, schools, hospitals and other facilities can benefit by participating in garbage company pick up, by directly hauling material to the municipal composting program or by composting food scraps on-site. Not only is food composting a better use of organic resources than landfilling, it can also decrease refuse collection costs over the long term.
Does your company put vegetable food scraps in the garbage? Ask your garbage company if your business qualifies to be included on a dedicated commercial pick up route. For customers served by Recology Sonoma-Marin, contact (800) 243-0291 for information and details about starting service. For an example, see a short video about the commercial food scrap composting pilot in the city of Sonoma.
Depending on the type and volume of food scraps, small operations may be exempt from the permitting requirements (i.e., those with less than 50 cubic yards and processed in-vessel). Prior to beginning a compost operation, consult the current composting regulations and contact the Sonoma County Department of Environmental Health and Safety for guidance on any local permit requirements. In addition, for use permit requirements check with your local building department or Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD), Planning Division.
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Pick up (by appointment): edible food from events, farms & restaurants.
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3990 Brickway Boulevard, Santa Rosa
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The basic function of this feature, The Web Template Editor, is to allow one to create placeholder web pages. Placeholder web pages appear only for the specific account that you have designed them for. A web page designed for a root user, for example, will not appear on the sites owned by reseller accounts.
These web pages become visible to visitors when they find their way into a site on one's server that meets one of the particular conditions –
It is possible to modify Template Files, even from within the WHM interface. The following steps must be enacted to do the same –
Also, if one wants to revert back to the immediately previous version of the Template one can select the Revert icon. Also, to revert to the original default template one can select the Revert to Default icon instead.
Uploading a customized template is a simple process. One must select the corresponding Tab for the template to be edited and uploaded. Following this, under the Upload Your Own Template section, select the Choose File option and browse and locate the Template in question on one's computer. Finally, select the Upload Template option to complete the simple operation.
This feature, the Web Template Editor is thus one that is extremely handy and efficient. The feature is not particularly difficult to master and can assist the user greatly in troubleshooting. The Template Editor can be accessed through the Account Functions segment.


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There will come a time when you want to take your small business to the next level. That might involve trading in new markets and territories, and there are lots of stumbling blocks you'll have to overcome. Considering that, there is some information below that should help to ensure you leave no stone unturned during the process. These factors will determine the success of your venture on the global scene, and so you need to spend some time researching each of them before taking your leap of faith. When all's said and done, expansion is often the only way to guarantee your company keeps growing. However, you still need to work hard to get it right.
Import and export fees
Depending on where you plan to ship your products in the world, there is a decent chance that you will have to pay import and export fees to the customs department of those countries. The amount those nations charge will depend on a range of different factors, but you need to understand all the costs involved before planning your expansion. You might discover that it's impossible to make a profit without increasing your prices to account for the extra expenditure. If that happens, you'll have to look for alternative means of achieving your goal. For instance, you might choose to open a manufacturing plant in the country of choice.
Transportation of goods
There are many options on the table when it comes to moving your goods around the world. In most instances, people use shipping companies to get their products from A to B during the early stages. However, as your brand expands, it might make sense to go a little further. Purchasing a vessel for your business is not as expensive as most people think. Indeed, you can find out more information about that by checking sites like http://www.nautisnp.com/landing-craft. You might also consider transporting your goods in the air if that works out cheaper or faster than the other solutions.
Legal implications of selling in other nations
You might face many different legal issues when it comes to selling your products in foreign nations according to sites like https://www.thehartford.com/business-playbook. For instance, it's possible that some of the materials you use are illegal or regulated in those places. You might also discover the country has rules that you're breaking at the moment, and so you'll need the advice of a legal expert to ensure you don't get into trouble. There are thousands of experienced and reputable business lawyers out there, and you need to build a relationship with one of them as soon as possible.
If you consider all of the issues mentioned on this page, there is a reasonable chance that you will plan your expansion without encountering too many issues along the way. As with anything else in this world, preparation is the key to success, and you need to cover all the bases if you want a smooth ride. Wherever you plan to sell your products this year, we wish you the best of luck!


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In addition to the release of Evergreen, the band has also been nominated for three awards at this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards: Single of the Year, "Bridges"; Breakthrough Artist of the Year; and the People's Choice Award. The pair will perform at the award ceremony on November 20 in New Zealand.
To punctuate the wrap of their successful tour, and to celebrate the official release of Evergreen, Broods played a massive headline show to a sold-out house at the El Rey theatre in Los Angeles Monday, October 13, 2014. Mid-concert the crowd showed their support for the new LP by posing for a photo with the duo while donning the cover-art for Evergreen, which was inspired by wolf masks.
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FAQ - Stock & Quantities
Out of stock, hidden, not for sale or prioritised products
Do you need to hide a product temporarily or just prevent people buying it with a message saying temporarily out of stock? Or do you want to prioritise the products on the page?
How does quantity in stock reduce?
Quantity in stock reduces automatically when an order is placed.
Quantity selection - allowing decimals or more than 20
If you want to remove the quantity dropdown box, in the shopping setup area, go to display options, then you can change the quantity format to be a free text field. Then users can enter 0.5 or 0.75 or 21 as valid quantities.
Product option level stock availability and pricing
You can now control stock levels and pricing at the product option level.
Out of stock, allowing backorder
Enabling product level back-order option to allow buyers to buy items even it goes out of stock.
FAQ Topics
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- Design Templates
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- Contentbox Editor
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Finding free fonts isn't always easy, but in the past UrbanFonts.com was a place I could turn to. They offer over 8,000 free fonts as well as live previews from the entire selection that they have available. The other day, however, I happened to stumble upon an awesome site called FontPark.net that has over 70,000 free fonts (for both commercial and noncommercial use)!
Like most other sites the fonts are broken down into dozens of categories, and as an example the "movies" category includes fonts from popular titles like Back to the Future and Harry Potter. A quick search reveals that they also have brand-related fonts like Coca Cola and Pepsi, but they are spread out across categories making them a bit harder to find. There are also all the typical categories that you'd expect, such as calligraphy, comic, handwritten, modern, and sans serif. In all there are over 80 categories available.
The other thing that you'll find a bit more unique with FontPark is that they have more than just character-based fonts. They have shapes, signs, and other abnormal style fonts (kinda along the lines of wingdings). If you're just out to find a slightly more unique font without too much digging you can jump over to the top fonts section on the site to pick from the ones that are the most downloaded.


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In real world environments changing source systems can easily break the whole Business Intelligence System.
Using native Database Tools like Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services give you a lot of flexibility to build the Data Integration Solution you need. Just identifying where you used a field that no longer exists can be a huge pain and literally take days in complex systems.
How Halo Source handles Source System Changes
Halo Sources stores Information about the Source Metadata in each Project. This way you know exactly which fields are used in which ETL Package or transformaton.
To check if your Data Integration is in Sync with the Source System you can simply Refresh the Source Metadata.
All Items that are no longer available or need your attention are color coded with a red dot.
You can open the Items and choose how to fix the Issue. You can use Default values, SQL Expressions, link to other fields.
With this Technology identifying issues from changed Source Systems becomes very easy and straightforward.
If you do not use Halo Source you have to identify the changed or missing fields manually.
To achieve this you need to
- manually gather information about what has changed
- open all SSIS Packages one by one in Microsoft BI Develoment Studio
- Check every Dataflow if you are using a Table that has changed
- if a table has changed you need to update the strucutre manually in your Staging area
- then you need to go through all steps of the data flow and add/change the field in the data flow
- then you need to double check if the change broke another package
Real world projects often consists of several some 50 Integration Services packages loading several hundred tables. To work through this project and make the proper changes can take several weeks of work. Especially if the documentation is not up to date.
In a Source Project with some 50 ETL Packages and several hundrred tables you can identify the whole impact of all source System changes in a few minutes.
All you need to do is to refresh metadata and ALL required changes are marked with a red dot.
The effort to fix these depends on how you get the correct values. In most cases it takes less than 5 minutes to fix a single issue.