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Seems like milw0rm will stay up for the near future. In an email from Str0ke, he wrote:
Way to[o] many people unhappy with me over the
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So the good news, is that we'll still see milw0rm posting information. But for all of you who were disappointed by milw0rm almost closing: if you want to see it stay open, here's your chance to help. Just write to str0ke and offer him help – managing a vulnerability database is one of the best ways to gain expertise and learn the field. Plus, you'll be helping a valuable resource, and making friends along the way.
From a personal experience, I can very much recommend it. We started our own vulnerabilities database much like milw0rm a while back, and it gave us the expertise to build a vulnerability scanner, a fuzzer, and build a profitable business while having fun doing it. So much so, that the original SecuriTeam team is still actively working on editing and posting information.
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Had a bit of an emergency come up on my way to work that required my immediate and full attention. Yet when that was concluded (satisfactorily I might add), I did some research to determine what the best way to emplace frames on a strongback would be.
My research determined that having the frames on temporary supports that could move along the strongback as well as have the frames move side to side is superb. I therefore changed my approach from a joist method to "sled" system. Where the 2×4 supports would actually go completely across the strongback to its outer edges and have shorter 2×4's cut and placed on its ends. Therefore the 2×4 support base could move forward and backward without falling off the strongback along its entire length. Concurrently the support that goes up to hold the frame from the base should be similar in that they have 2×4 pieces that go around the top (reminds me of a bird's foot holding onto a branch) of the 2×4 base board and allow the frame to move sideways. Thus the only crucially difficult part will be getting the frame height correct. All other axis's are capable of easy manipulation.
No doubt difficulties still abound. Like if it is better to screw the sleds down when all the measurements are good only, or use a batten to ensure they stay good before I screw them. Also my strongback has joists and angle supports within it to keep it stiff and sturdy. Yet they also make for potential obstacles to my sleds. Nonetheless, I believe I am on the right track.

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At a White House meeting, Mr. Trump told a group of executives that he did not want any nation to be exempted from the order. Stocks dropped as the announcement rattled markets. Above, a steel furnace in Germany.
2. How did Fox News get hold of private texts between Senator Mark Warner, above left, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, and a lawyer linked to Russia?
The committee has concluded that Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee leaked them.
Mr. Warner and his Republican counterpart, Senator Richard Burr, above right, were so perturbed by the leak that they went to House Speaker Paul Ryan and expressed concerns about the direction of the committee under Representative Devin Nunes.
The messages show that Mr. Warner sought to meet with Christopher Steele, the former British spy behind a dossier of salacious claims about President Trump's connections to Russia.
3. The school massacre in Parkland, Fla., reignited calls to train and arm teachers, roiling the profession and infuriating gun control advocates.
For all the outcry, though, hundreds of school districts across the country — mostly in smaller, rural towns — are already armed. We went to one such place: Sidney, Ohio, above. Highly trained staff members at local schools there have access to handguns locked in biometric safes.
Separately, Georgia lawmakers punished Delta for distancing itself from the N.R.A. by passing a bill without a proposed tax break that would have benefited the airline, one of the state's biggest employers.
On "The Daily," we talk to our White House reporters about President Trump's change of heart on gun control and the resignation of his communications director, Hope Hicks.
4. Alberto Carvalho, above, who rose from day laborer to superintendent of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, accepted an offer to become the next New York City schools chancellor.
And the next day, he changed his mind, in a dramatic spectacle broadcast live on TV.
The sudden turnabout led to cheers in a packed meeting room of the Miami school board — and fury and confusion in New York.
5. The Trump administration is targeting MS-13, the brutal street gang started by Salvadorans in Los Angeles in the '80s. The authorities say the gang now has 30,000 members, about 10,000 of whom are in the U.S. Above, gang members in a jail in San Salvador.
Few dispute the menace that MS-13 presents; its members are known for wielding machetes and killing with abandon.
But American police and prosecutors in areas where MS-13 is most active said the heightened focus on the gang has come at the expense of fighting more widespread threats, particularly opioids and human trafficking.
6. President Vladimir Putin of Russia used his annual state of the nation speech to threaten Western nations with a new generation of nuclear weapons, including an "invincible" intercontinental cruise missile.
It remains unclear whether that actually exists.
7. China's National People's Congress is set to convene.
Communist Party censors are scouring the internet to suppress criticism of a proposal, expected to pass, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely.
Among the unlikely targets: the letter N and images of Winnie-the-Pooh (a frequently used Xi avatar). Above, Mr. Xi and Mao seen on trinkets in a souvenir shop.
8. Ben Carson, the secretary of housing and urban development, tried to cancel a $31,000 order for a custom dining room set for his office.
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Darkly retitled "Atlanta Robbin' Season," the show "builds on an idiosyncratic foundation," he writes, "without becoming too predictable in its unpredictability."
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Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leland and Gray
TOWNSHEND Leland and Gray Players' second 20th -season show is Shakespeare's Macbeth. Leland and Gray sophomores read Macbeth in the curriculum and become rapt by its tensions, spirits, ghosts –and by its central theme: Greed and gullibility can ruin a good person, so beware of "vaulting ambition." Thus for years Players have lobbied to do "The Scottish Play," dubbed that for generations by superstitious actors; given the state of the country and the world, the time is ripe, says director Ann Landenberger.
The shortest and, perhaps, meatiest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Macbeth offers intrigue, apparitions, and action; deception, mayhem and murder. The Players have set their rendition in World War I Europe evoking struggles between good and evil, greed and generosity all seen so vividly in Macbeth.
Freshmen Fairen Stark has designed set decoration to mark each of many different locations on an austere set featuring long silk panels hung from the ceiling. Junior Anthony Corona and alumna Maezie Cramp are costuming the production for which senior Susie Francy has composed incidental music. Dale Stevens is tech director; Marlboro College graduate and professional lighting designer, Saskia Giramma is guest artist for this production. Nastia Stevens, Austin Morse, Jessop Burrow and Veronica Stevens are the lighting team; Sage Hall and Grant Cullen are sound captains; Emily Frost, Jillian Corona and Kaylah Jacobs are props creators and running crew. Senior Lindsey Vachon and alumna Kayla Williams assist the director.
The cast for Macbeth features Players' veterans and many new faces on the stage including Greg Holland (Macduff) known to audiences for his musical prowess; Sam Harrison (Banquo), a former running crew captain, and Cody Cutler (Menteith), Jordan Gouger (Caithness), and Owen McDonald (Lennox and others)--all known to area fans as excellent athletes. "This is what the Players are about: Everyone is welcome to time on the L&G stage," says Landenberger. The witches in the Players' Macbeth are played as orphan girls by Abbie Hazelton, Dakota Gervais and Alice Coyne; conceived as casualties of a brutal war, their mischief-making is no less volatile than if they were ancient hags. Malcolm is played by a woman, Chloe Fawcett, as are two thanes—a reflection of the change in setting from Medieval Scotland to 20th century central Europe.
Emma Urbaska, who debuted in November's Mystery of Edwin Drood, is Lady Macbeth; Nathaniel Van Osdol is Macbeth. The remaining cast includes Sam Thibault (Ross), Adam Culver (Duncan), Kenny Cashman (Porter), Rebekah Winot (Angus and Lady Macduff), Luke Parker-Jennings (Sergeant and others), Trey Crego (Donalbain and others), Christian Cannella (Fleance and others), and Makaylee Cutts (Hecate and others). Performances are in Leland and Gray's historic Dutton Gymnasium Thursday, March 3 at 7; Friday, March 4 at 7:30; Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 and Sunday, March 6 at 3pm.
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How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts
Craft fairs offer tons of local, handmade gifts. Photo by Orin Zebest via Flickr.com.
Guest bloggers Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer are co-founders of NaturallySavvy.com.
The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of giving--and shopping--is everywhere.
But all that giving can mean a lot of excess waste, plus a huge carbon footprint. We know how much kids (and adults) appreciate a special gift from a loved-one, so we're not going to suggest you stop buying gifts, but there is a simple way to go greener this holiday season: shop local and handmade.
When you purchase goods from local artisans, you're supporting their business, which helps strengthen your local economy, and buying local also reduces your environmental footprint significantly.Shopping local can seem time-consuming and complicated when the nearby big-box store is a one-stop shop. But many of the goods stocked by big retailers are made tens of thousands of miles away. These goods are then shipped by container ship to U.S. ports, and then by truck to regional warehouses, and then shipped again by truck to stores. It all adds up to a giant environmental footprint.
Local artisans, however, generally produce their goods from home or a nearby studio, and some even source materials locally, further reducing the footprint. Artisans often also have low production waste, in part because it's more economical for them to avoid waste that would cut into their profits. Many have scrap bins for collecting bits of materials, which are then used for other projects.
Look for Artisans Using Eco-Friendly Materials
An increasing number of crafters are putting the environment first. Craftivism combines creating goods with environmental activism by actively promoting eco-friendly materials and practices. While not all eco-conscious crafters are craftivists, there are plenty who are using eco-friendly materials.
Organic cotton is becoming more popular among crafters, quilters, and other artisans, and this has big benefits for the environment. Worldwide, conventionally grown cotton uses a vastly disproportionate amount of pesticides and insecticides. In India, where a third of the world's cotton producers are located, cotton occupies just 5% of farmland, but cotton-growing accounts for 54% of all pesticides used each year, according to the Environmental Justice Foundation. Aldicarb, the second most-used pesticide in cotton production around the world, is a powerful neurotoxin: one drop on the skin can kill a man.
So producers who use organic cottons and consumers who purchase organic cotton goods are supporting a healthier, sustainable crop and reducing dependence on chemical-heavy conventional cotton production.
Some artists and artisans also create goods made from upcycled materials. This prevents items from entering the waste stream, and it often means materials are sourced locally, from a variety of sources that may include thrift shops, local manufacturers, and even items left at the curb. The result is the overall environmental footprint of the materials used by upcycling artisans is very small.
Many artisans are also now selling crafting kits, which are great for creative kids, teens, and adults. Happy Sew Lucky, based in North Vancouver, Canada, has built their business out of this desire to make. They sell adorable stuffed toy and ornament kits, and they only use organic cotton sourced from the U.S. You can find all sorts of other kits on Etsy, and individual crafters' websites.
Where Can You Find Local, Handmade Goods?
Sometimes it's hard to know where to look for handmade items, even in your own backyard. If you've recently moved to a new city or just lead a busy life, you may not know where to turn. Thankfully, there's no shortage of craft fairs this time of year, and local schools, community centers, and churches or other houses of worship are a great place to start looking.
You can also turn to the web. Artists, artisans and crafters are a pretty tight-knit community, and they often promote craft fairs and shows online. If you like to shop online, Etsy has a Shop Local feature that lets you browse sellers in your area.
Don't overlook independent craft supply stores. Staff are usually in the know about upcoming art and craft shows, and you may even be able to pick up tickets to big events. Plus some shops also stock samples for the kits and patterns that they sell, and these make wonderful gifts. Who doesn't love a thoughtful gift that is truly one-of-a-kind?
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People's coffee in Lukes Lane
I popped by the new People's Coffee in Lukes Lane this weekend, their first flagship in the CBD (the mothership being in Newtown).
And liked what I saw. The food reminded me a lot of the Leeds Street Bakery (the Shelly Bay Baker instead), and the decor a lot like Goldmine by Lamason on Willis Street.
We happened along while various toast specials are on the go around town, so figured it'd be rude not to sample their beetroot pickled eggs on toasted Bakers rye with turmeric almond butter, beetroot pint beans, fennel pickle and fresh rocket. Phew!
It was spectacular to look at and a very good balance of flavours and textures. If you're in the area, get this under your belt forthwith.
We also sampled Esther's chocolate almond butter and orange marmalade on sourdough, which was certainly pleasant but might have been enhanced with a little banana on top to add a light fruity layer against the tackiness. No doubting the quality of ingredients though.
I like that they're using the Oatery's granola too, another tasty Wellington venture.
People's coffee is all about sourcing organic and fair trade through long-term cooperative partnerships, so you're doing the world a service by popping into People's for your fix of java.
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nate and i send each other name ideas throughout the day. we agree on some…but definitely not on others, such as:
names i nixed that nate came up with: zoe, caleb, cleatus, gabriel, obediah, grover, gary, mastadon, viggo, mordecai, barry. (oh, i wish he was kidding on some of these…)
names nate nixed of mine: haven, jude, rowan, grayson, liam, eli, kate, blaise, graham, everly. (clearly, who has better taste in names?)
according to this study, 54% of parents regret the name they chose for their child. woah. that causes a little more anxiety in the naming process!
our plan is to pick a few names, keep them quiet, and make the choice when we meet our child for the first time.
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Botox in Dentistry
-By Dr Ritika Arora
Venue: Auditorium, Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Dentistry
Speaker: Dr. Ritika Arora
Dr. Ritika Arora, has done her Bachelors' degree in Dental Surgery from Delhi. After three years of Clinical practice, she embarked on a Masters' degree in Periodontology and Oral Implantology from Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai. As a business entrepreneur, Dr Ritika Arora is a Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at About Face, an International Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Centre in Mumbai which is also affiliated to a corpus group in Singapore. She has extended her knowledge in this field by completing an International Masters course in Skin Laser therapy from Singapore and Certification in Aesthetic Medicine from Hong Kong. Dr. Arora is also a member of the American Academy of Aesthetics.
Topic: Botox in Dentistry
From the shoulders up, every aspect of the head and neck affect a person's aesthetics and self-confidence. More specifically, the hard and soft tissues of the middle and lower third of the face contribute, to the dento-facial aesthetics. Today, dentists and cosmetic physicians are changing the manner in which they correct issues affecting dental and facial aesthetics and embracing a more comprehensive dento-facial approach. A combination of dentistry, injectable fillers and neurotoxins may be used. Botulinum Toxin is now being used for cosmetic purposes like frown lines, crows feet, forehead lines and therapeutic corrections like gummy smiles, bruxism. While derma fillers are commonly used for correction of Nasio labial folds, lips, chin, nose and cheek enhancements. Dentist are better trained and more experienced in the peri-oral and facial arena than other specialties.


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~ Messiah Would Enter On A Foal Of A Donkey ~
"Search the Scriptures—they testify of Me."
— Jesus Christ (John 5:39)
The Scripture
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey" (Zechariah 9:9).
The Messiah
"Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, 'Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, "The Lord has need of them," and immediately he will send them.' All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: 'Tell the daughter of Zion, "Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey."' So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" Hosanna in the highest!' And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, 'Who is this?' So the multitudes said, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee'" (Matthew 21:1-11).
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It's been more than two months since Hurricane Harvey kicked off a series of several destructive hurricanes in the Atlantic. Millions of people are still without power, without clean water, and without homes to return to. In the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, which were affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria, it could be months before power is fully restored. In Texas, experts estimate repair costs could top $70 billion due to the flooding and damage caused by Harvey.
The needs throughout the Caribbean and coastal United States are great, and repair and rebuilding efforts will be happening for many years to come. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we have received more than $750,000 in donations to help with these needs. The RCA has already started to help by financially supporting RCA churches and partners in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. This includes an initial gift of $25,000 to St. Thomas Reformed Church to help them feed hundreds of people in their community each day. We have also sent funds to the National Latino Evangelical Coalition to help their efforts to provide for the immediate needs of the people most impacted in Puerto Rico. In total we have disbursed more than $85,000 so far.
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"Christina, you don't understand- this was not my plan!" She said it to me in-between sobs. I thought about it for a moment. Plans have to be one of the most ridiculous concepts in the entire world.
What is a plan actually? If I were to break it down, a plan is us making decisions about our lives. In other words, it's like a map breaking down the directions of where we are going to go. One misconception that I often think of, we are not living OUR lives. Granted, not everyone sees it the same way as I do. However, going by what I believe, I didn't make myself, therefore my life is not actually mine to plan.
Some don't agree and that's their choice. The other thought that comes to mind is that plans are never made with problems, causing them not to be realistic. How many people who make plans for their life plan on failing? Probably zero. Or the few that do are constantly labeled a pessimist. We are forced to fail because through failing is the way that we grow. If we never failed we would be stunted in development. However, nobody actually plans the fail.
For example, how many actually say, "I think I'm going to get fired from my job?" Or, "Today is the day that I'm going to get a flat tire. I better pack the spare." How about, "Honey, I'm going to dye my hair the wrong color, would you mind running to the store and buying me a package of honeydew hair dye so I can fix the mistake?" Seriously. It never happens that way.
Nope, plans are meant to not work out. Plans aren't awful. It's good to try and have a plan. But just as it's good to try and have a plan, it's equally good to understand that things don't always go our way. Growth happens through lack of planning- though honestly, more through failure.
My best moments in life were the ones I didn't plan. The spontaneous road trip that ended up with some adventures that me and my husband still talk about to this date. That wasn't planned. Getting pregnant at 18 and then wondering how I was going to make ends meet instead of going off to college- that wasn't planned- however, that was when I grew the most in my life. It also shaped me into the person I am now. Praise God for lack of planning! How about jumping out of a moving vehicle when I was accidentally getting kidnapped? Nope, not planned at all- but I love love love the story. How about the day I fell and broke my tailbone? Not planned, but definitely I laugh about that one regularly.
To be honest, I am grateful my life doesn't go as planned. If it did, I would still be working retail. Or I would be limited to my job as a therapist. I would never write. I would never have kids. I wouldn't have my dog. My daughter wouldn't be in soccer. I wouldn't have my car. I would have never been married to my husband. My plans have been broken many times. And each time my plans have been broken, though at the time it may have hurt, I've always come out a stronger, more educated, happier person.
So no, it wasn't in your plans. Something good must be happening in your life. Lucky you!


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By Rob Markman
Yes, we'll always love Big Poppa, but during his rise through the rap ranks there were some bumps in the road. In the mid-90s the Notorious B.I.G. had feuds with a few artists—the war of words with his onetime friend Tupac Shakur is of course the most notable, but there were more subtle back and forths with artists like Jeru the Damaja, Nas and members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
The Wu's Raekwon admits there was a healthy completion between the artists, but stopped way short of calling it a beef. "First and foremost when we all came up together it was almost like the best time in hip-hop. And at that time we were young, we were childhood stars with a vision, at that time we all was doin' it," Raekwon told RapFix on Friday. "Like I tell the world to this day, beef is something when it's on and poppin'; competition is competition. At the end of the day I feel like the same way he loved our music, we loved his music."
On the "Shark N---as (Biters)" skit off of his 1995 classic debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Raekwon and his partner-in-rhyme Ghostface discussed a rapper who they felt copied Nas' album cover. They never called out Biggie directly, but fans automatically assumed the duo was talking about Biggie's Ready to Die LP cover which depicted Big as a kid, similar to what Nas did on his Illmatic album cover. It was all thinly-veiled, however.
During Wednesday's "RapFix Live" Lil' Kim stressed that despite their differences; Biggie was a huge Wu-Tang fan and would have probably liked to work with more members of the Clan. "He liked Wu-Tang's music, I'll tell you, he liked their music despite all the craziness," Kim said.
"Don't forget Meth worked with him on joints," Raekwon reminded RapFix of "The What," Biggie's collaboration with Wu-Tang's Method Man.
There is no doubt in Raekwon's mind that he and Big's mutual respect for each other would have resulted in a collaborative record, or 10! "We probably would've did an album," he said. "That's how I feel, because like I said we were all runnin' neck and neck."
Join MTV News as we celebrate the Notorious B.I.G's life on the 15th anniversary of his death. From March 9 through March 25, we will be rolling out exclusive and commemorative content from Biggie's closest friends, collaborators and his biggest fans. To join the conversation on Twitter, hit
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Small intestinal overgrowth (SIBO) is a common gut health issue characterized by bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. It is normally diagnosed through a breath test identifying hydrogen or methane produced by the overgrown bacteria. The problem is that this breath test is unable to detect a less talked about form of small intestinal overgrowth, hydrogen sulfide SIBO. The good news is […]
Your Complete Guide to Causes of Constipation and Finding Relief – Part 3: Dysbiosis
Constipation shouldn't be taken lightly. When stool doesn't pass fully through your digestive system it's preventing new food and nutrients from fully entering digestive system.
Your Complete Guide to Causes of Constipation and Finding Relief – Part 2: Low Bile Flow
In the second part of this series, we are going to take a closer look at low bile flow, what causes it, and what helps constipation caused by low bile levels.
There are many possible causes for acne, beyond what conventional medicine tends to believe. These include hormonal imbalances, liver toxicity, gastro-intestinal issues like dysbiosis, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or food sensitivity.
The Butterfly Inside You: The Tiny, Mighty Thyroid Gland
Let's take a moment to find out what the thyroid does, how to know if there's a problem, and how to keep your thyroid healthy.
With 80% of your immune system located in your gut, having balanced intestinal flora is a major factor in defending your body against disease.
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth SIBO
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Studies from the National Institutes of Health over the last decade now report that more people suffer from this collection of chronic illnesses than from cancer or heart disease.


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Ahsoka Tano Fan Art – July 2019
It has been months since I featured any Ahsoka Tano fan art on this site, so I felt it was time to revive Team Ahsoka's fan art roundups. Long-time readers may recall that I used to post weekly fan art features on this site back in its infancy but these fell to the wayside as time went on. Going forward, I will be posting regular roundups of the art I come across on Twitter and Instagram and will embed the artists' posts here rather ... [Continue Reading]


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Director: Mike Newell
Screenwriters: Kevin Hood, Thomas Bezucha and Don Roos, based on the eponymous novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Principal cast:
Lily James
Matthew Goode
Jessica Brown Findlay
Michiel Huisman
Katherine Parkinson
Glen Powell
Tom Courtenay
Penelope Wilton
Kit Connor
Country: USA/UK
Classification: M
Runtime: 124 mins.
Australian release date: 19 April 2018
Previewed at: Palace Norton Street Cinemas, Sydney, on 18 April 2018.
The best-selling book, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, published in 2008, had a strange genesis: it was formed in the mind's eye of an American woman, Mary Ann Shaffer, after she made a chance visit to the English Channel island in 1976. She didn't get around to putting pen to paper, however, until the mid-2000s and by the time her unfinished manuscript was accepted for publication in 2006 she was in failing health. Envisaging that she would be unable to complete the work she called upon her niece, Annie Barrows, to finish it for her because the pair had always been close and Shaffer had relayed the story to Barrows many times. The rest, as they say, is history. In 2008 Shaffer passed away, mere months before the novel's publication but the book went on to become the number one-selling paperback on the New York Times' bestseller list. Naturally US producers quickly acquired the film rights but it wasn't until some years later, when veteran British director Mike Newell (Four Weddings And A Funeral) signed on, that all involved felt they had compiled the right team to bring the movie version of The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society to life, working from a script by Kevin Hood, Thomas Bezucha and Don Roos.
Set mainly on the beautiful island of Guernsey, the story covers the years that the Germans occupied the island during WWII and their immediate aftermath. We're quickly introduced to the privations the locals had to endure because of the Nazis: firstly, some 80% of the children were evacuated to the mainland prior to the invasion; then, once the invading troops arrived, nightly curfews were established; the islanders' livestock was sequestered and their home-grown produce plundered; the inhabitants were reduced to growing potatoes to sustain themselves and malnourishment flourished. One night, a small group of neighbours returning home late (thus breaking the curfew), after consuming the sole pig in their possession (also illegal) and imbibing heavily in bootleg gin, came to the notice of their Nazi occupiers. As a few social groups were exempted from the curfew, the friends quickly conjured up the name of a fictitious book club and thus 'The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society' was formed. Initially the group was monitored to make sure it wasn't inciting rebellion but the guard quickly grew bored and soon it was left to its own devices. Once the meetings became regular and more formalised they brought positive results to the members - comfort and camaraderie, moments of solace and escape from their hardships through the world of literature.
Post-war, in 1946, Juliet Ashton (Lily James), a charismatic young writer, receives a letter from Dawsey Adams (Michiel Huisman), a Guernsey farmer seeking her help tracking down a particular book. The request piques her interest in the Society and she decides to pay him a visit, planning to write a newspaper article. Once there she meets the group, a disparate lot made up of Dawsey, Eben Ramsey (Tom Courtenay), the elderly postman and his young grandson Eli (Kit Connor), Amelia Maugery (Penelope Wilton), a widow who's the matriarch of the group, and Isola Pribby (Katherine Parkinson), the quirky young herbalist who brews the gin. She also learns that another member, Elizabeth McKenna (Jessica Brown Findlay), has disappeared but no-one wants to talk about her. As Juliet becomes more involved in their wartime secret, her life begins to change. Meanwhile she is being hounded by her rich American fiancé, Mark (Glen Powell), and her publisher Sidney (Matthew Goode), who are clamouring for her to return to London.
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society is a sobering depiction of life under occupation, beautifully captured by Zac Nicholson's cinematography. The scenes around the island are simply breathtaking but, in truth, parts of Cornwall, Devon and Buckinghamshire had to stand in for it at times. "Guernsey and Jersey and have become very prosperous in the last 50 years because of the offshore banking industry, and they've changed," says Newell. "We only found two places that fulfilled the brief of what they might have looked like in the 1940s." James Merifield's production design and Charlotte Walter's costumes recreate the period faithfully and the ensemble cast is excellent. Lily James is mesmerizing and is ably supported by some of Britain's finest actors, many of whom you'll recognise from TV series like Doc Martin and Downton Abbey. The film's main flaw is in the editing; cutting some 15 minutes from it would tighten up the story because, at 124 minutes, it begins to drag in the homestretch.
This is a saga that, while fiction, depicts one of many tragedies that would've happened during WWII, a period that destroyed many lives and created many on-going ramifications. Large numbers of people were left damaged by their experiences and in this fine story we are privy to a situation that was entirely created by the consequences of war and its impact on a small community. The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society also carries the message that you don't necessarily need to follow your fortune in life, that it's more important to follow your heart, even if the decision will change your life forever.


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Georice is a great example of spatial application: it's a big data platform, using Earth Observation data from satellite Sentinel-1, for the culture monitoring over the Mekong river delta.
Georice works as a digital service for users, hosted on the cloud it can be adapted to various algorithms and applications. Georice is the result of a collaboration between our data scientists team from Scientific Pole in Toulouse and CESBIO Laboratory (Center for the Study of the Biosphere from Space).
Georice is funded by the European Space Agency as part of the Data User Element Innovators III program.


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[Kp Note: this post will likely be updated over time, as more information comes in.]
[UPDATE 1: I recommend viewing the beginning of the video, a short history of the planet. To go directly to the instructions, go to 1:50 (or click this link (the instructions actually last only about 4 minutes).]
[UPDATE 2 (for those in Canada): from Deryl, one of the contributors to this (yay, Deryl!):
– UCC are called PPSA here in Canada. You may need this link for future use.
– In order to file your Financial Statement you will have to register here.
As I continue to learn about what is going on with all of this OPPT (TOPPT) business, I received this set of templates today (Mahalo, Paula and Desmond and Agatha) for distribution to everyone. At this time, I view these as templates for actions we can take to declare our Freedom, our Individual Sovereignty, our Oneness as a people (planetarily speaking), as well as our Oneness with the Creator. And the side benefit is that we step out of all the corporate traps (you know, corporation USA, corporation CANADA (and here), corporation AUSTRALIA, et al.) that we have unknowingly (and possibly unwillingly) stepped into. So here they are.
- Link to template docs (zip file): http://tinyurl.com/bez2s37
- Instructions, see video (below): http://youtu.be/6Qr509th9Fk
- Earlier post with additional instructions: "An Interactive Guide to Using the TOPPT New Paradigm Protocol Documents"
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Date Posted... May 5th 2017
The day was all about playing for the Simpkin and Nicholson Cup and was held at the Heron Centre in Newquay.
With a change in pairings for the games due to unavailability from key players we knew it was going to be a challenge, but one that the players were going to be up for.
The girls played 4 games each against both pairings of Newquay Tretherras and St Ives. The boys played 4 games each against Wadebridge, Newquay Tretherras, Bodmin and St Ives. All pairings were determined to give the opposition a challenge, they worked hard and did well at motivating each other to keep going.
Some lovely tennis was played, ensuring they secured some points by fantastic positioning of the ball. In total all our players won a total of 49 games on the day but this wasn't enough to come away with the trophy but great team work and performance was put in by all.


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Archive for the 'Weight Loss' Category
Dieters Beware: Calorie Counts Are Frequently Off
Something to think about as we're all trying to eat better and watch calories.
When you buy a car with a six-cylinder engine, you expect to get six cylinders. When you buy a dress in a size 10, you expect a size 10. And when you buy a burger at a fast-food joint that's listed on the menu as containing 500 calories, you jolly well expect 500. But you may be getting a lot more than that. The same may be true of the omelet and the pasta you get at a sit-down restaurant — and of the frozen dinner with the label you read so carefully before you tossed it in your supermarket basket and took it home.
Dieters Beware: Calorie Counts Are Frequently Off
Meal-prep firm targets dieters
CARY – Residents short on time have headed to the meal preparation companies that sprouted up in the county in recent years.
Now the diet-minded can head there, too.
Magnificent Meals, a Cary-based meal preparation company, plans to launch a six-week weight-loss program in January.
The new program of healthy cooking, nutritional counseling and exercise comes courtesy of the company's full-time director of nutrition, Monica Michalsky, a licensed, registered dietician.
"We felt there was a market for it,†Michalsky said.
Many of the customers who regularly go to Magnificent Meals for their ready-to-prepare meal offerings have a desire to eat healthier and avoid fast food, she said.
"It's getting to a point now where people just don't know how to cook anymore,†she said.
Although the program has drawn comparisons to the fast-growing Illinois company Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, Michalsky said the plans are different, largely because Magnificent Meals bases its recipes and eating plans on everyday foods that could be found at the supermarket and cooked at home.
A weight-loss program might seem unusual coming from a company that makes money selling Butter Pecan Chicken and Pork Roast with Cherry Almond Sauce, but Michalsky is on staff to help customers make low-fat or vegetarian versions of the menu dishes all year.
Nutritional information also is available for many of the company's meals.
Other meal-preparation companies have made efforts to appeal to health-minded customers. Dinner By Design, which has outposts in Crystal Lake and Algonquin, offers low-fat and low-carb dishes on its menus.
Earlier this year, Dinner By Design announced a recipe-sharing partnership with Cooking Light, a magazine that cuts calories and fat from recipes.
Magnificent Meals' six-week program, which costs $250 plus $40 a week for food, will meet for two hours a night, one night each week. Customers will be given weekly weigh-ins, nutritional coaching, and then prepare their dinner entrees for the week. A supermarket tour is included, along with a two-month membership to any Cardinal Fitness location.
Michalsky said she also would offer advice and ideas for breakfasts, lunches and snacks.
"I'll be there for any questions they may have, via phone or email,†she said. "It's constant. They have to constantly be thinking about it … be held accountable.â€


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In this tutorial I am demonstrating the use of the spot healing brush tool within Adobe Photoshop. My son Alex has managed to smear food across his face and it needs to be removed
Before making the tattoo design you should have to first consider lots of things. Like the age, personality, location of the tattoo area, size, cost, meaning of a particular design, pain and uniqueness. Because once you have done the tattoo, it


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We have our wind turbine up and running well, and are now considering our options regarding heating.
Heating oil is now about 49p per litre, and as we use 3600 litres a year we are keen to change to something cleaner that runs at a similar cost. At present we have a Rayburn range that also heats 8 radiators, and it is not the most efficient of things.
Our options are storage radiators, an electric boiler, a ground source heat pump, or Kalirel type panel heaters.
The heat pump heating radiators is the preferred option but is expensive to install.The house construction is a mix of dry stone walls in the old part with the newer part being non cavity concrete block. Also, we have non-insulated concrete floors. Insulation throughout is plaster board backed with about a centimeter or so of polystyrene so probably needs improving. The only way of doing this seems to be removing the old stuff and insulating behind using rockwool or polystyrene type insulation, then putting in new plasterboard. This is costly even on a DIY basis.
Do any of you have a heat pump that heats radiators? If so, what is the temperature on the radiator itself? Our radiators run at a temperature of about 37 deg C when measured by leaving a thermometer on top and keeps us at a comfortable level.
Basically what I am after is someone who has changed from oil or gas and can give price comparisons on how much difference there is in running costs.
We don't get LPG here, or mains gas either, and no trees so can't use a woodburner.
Thanks for any ideas.


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|Top Online Data Backup Rankings
Copy Data Virtualization Pioneer Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Among Offerings Focused on Traditional Backup Use Case
WALTHAM, MA – Jun 23, 2014 — /BackupReview.info/ — Actifio™, the radically simple copy data virtualization company, today announced that for a 2nd year in a row, it has been positioned by Gartner Inc. in the "Visionaries" quadrant of the 2014 " Magic Quadrant: Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances"[1] report.
"We're pleased to have been recognized once again as a 'Visionary'," said Ash Ashutosh, Actifio Founder & CEO . "We see this as further validation of our founding premise… that backup needn't be treated as a siloed, expensive, and underutilized insurance policy against a bad outcome. Enterprise data should be treated as an asset, managed holistically as part of an integrated copy data management model, and leveraged to provide improved resiliency, agility, and access to the cloud."
In the report, Gartner states, "By 2018, 40% of organizations will augment with additional products or replace their current backup application" and that "by 2016, 20% of organizations, up from 7% today, will employ only snapshot and replication techniques, abandoning traditional backup/recovery." Actifio believes that Copy Data Virtualization addresses user frustrations with traditional backup and recovery approaches for enterprises and cloud service providers.
Actifio virtualizes data as other technologies have virtualized compute and networking, decoupling management of increasingly strategic enterprise data from increasingly commoditized enterprise infrastructure. To date more than 400 enterprises and cloud service providers (CSP) across 34 countries have chosen Actifio's Copy Data Virtualization platform and the recently introduced Actifio Resiliency Director for business agility, resiliency, and access to the cloud for their most critical application platforms including SAP , Oracle , VMware , HP-UX, AIX, iSeries, and Microsoft.
Gartner also states "By 2017, 70% of organizations will have replaced their remote-office tape backup with a disk-based backup solution that incorporates replication, up from 30% today." Recognizing this market need, Actifio has continued to extend their Copy Data Virtualization platform with the recently release Actifio Sky Product family , which specifically address the unique challenges of managing data in the modern distributed enterprise.
Actifio Sky offers a new level of deployment flexibility and range, enabling seamless data management wherever the enterprise data is located to improve data protection, governance, and analytics. Sky is available today as a software-only appliance ideal for Remote / Branch Offices (ROBOs,) and Cloud deployments for businesses looking to shift enterprise workloads into the cloud. Together with Actifio's CDS data center appliance, Actifio Sky eliminates barriers to data mobility between the edge to the core, enabling transformational data management velocity and scale across the enterprise.
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[1] – Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances" by David Russell, Pushan Rinnen, June 16, 2014.
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Every day, I go to the "new" page of reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts (I apologize in advance if you were previously unaware of Reddit) where I select the latest prompt - whatever it is - and write it out. I've decided to post those here. Hope you enjoy it. Today's Story is:

[EU] After years of trusting his cybernetic additions, he feels them betraying him, sees the blood on his hands, and can only think, "Stop stop gadget..."

It can be hard to look at yourself with honest eyes - to admit your faults. It tears you up inside - owning up to your failures. I won't lie to you and try to convince you that I didn't know what a screw-up I was back then. I won't tell you I didn't love the praise, though. And now that Penny's dead.
I switched off my data reception and disabled the WiFi upgrade. This old empty warehouse is quiet. Secluded. If Brain was still around, he'd probably come over here and put his head in my lap. I could pet him...
...If the servo-actuator in the Gadgetarms weren't malfunctioning. He probably would've been disgusted with all this anyway. The left arm is still twitching.
I can feel the water from that broken pipe seeping through the seat of my trousers. Claw hasn't moved in - 32 minutes and 14 seconds - according to the Gadgetbrain Onboard Chronometer. All those times he tried to kill me. All the times he tried to hurt me. To hurt Penny.
I guess the servos in the left hand are still working after all. I hear the broken bones in his neck grind against each other as the Gadgetarm twitches. Claw lies 7.82 feet away from me. The Gadgetarm won't contract back into its socket. The one on the right won't do anything. Not with the bullet lodged in the shoulder actuator.
Wowsers. I really fucked this one up, Chief.
The Gadgetlegs aren't much use, either. My left foot is vibrating, and the right one seems to have been disconnected from its coupling. I think it fell off - held in place by the pants leg. There's a terrible pain in all the diodes down my left side. I think there's a lot of blood mixed in with the oil and coolant.
"I think I'm going to die here, Penny." The voice is choked, weak. It doesn't sound like me. How much of John Brown is in that statement, and how much of the Machine? The two never were much different until today.
John Brown came here to arrest Dr. Claw. John Brown was furious - but mostly with himself. All these years combating M.A.D. and Claw's ridiculous schemes. How could John Brown have done things differently? What if I'd stopped listening to the hype and the press and the accolades from the Department, and really paid attention? Could I have stopped this?
I know I could have. John Brown could have. I have the most advanced Robotics and cybernetic systems available - some of them not even - technically - legal, without the Patriot Act and the Quimby Initiative.
I should have been a better role model -
I should've been a better father. Penny would still be alive, if I'd come here and done this sooner. Day One. Right out the door. Ditch the cuffs, break out the .45.
But I didn't come here to kill anyone. Did I?
No. I can't believe that. John Brown came here to arrest Claw. It was the Machine that did all this. Claw tried his worst to stop it. Agent after Agent fell beneath the might of Gadget. I couldn't even count the dead. After the first few years, they all sort of look exactly the same, don't they? How could I differentiate between them while I was snapping their spines and crushing their skulls?
How could I let the Machine do this?
They're all dead now. My niece is not coming back to me, and none of the amazing things she did - none of the great and heroic deeds I took the credit for will be remembered.
They'll all be swept under the rug and replaced with "psychotic cyborg slaughters dozens." If the tear ducts weren't automatic, I think I would be weeping now. It's cold.
I'm definitely dying now. Back-up systems have kicked in. I no longer have access to the communication systems. WiFi boots up, data. I had no idea that subroutine existed. Hidden. I mean...
Of course it does. Whatever happens to John Brown, the technology's good. I can hear the locator beacon. They'll be coming for the tech. Maybe they can put it into a competent officer this time. Equip someone more deserving. I wish there was some way I could warn them. Tell them what to look out for...
There's a rudimentary processor in the back of the Gadgetbrain. It records everything - keeps Inspector Gadget honest, I guess. Or it's supposed to. If I could partition...

"Listen to me. This is the most important thing you have to know about all these changes they've made to your body.
"None of it matters. The enhanced vision and hearing, the waldo arms, the telescoping appendages, or the top-secret Gadgetphone. It's a bunch of props. Tools.
"Whoever you are... you're not a superhero. You're not even a supercop. Not because of the gadgets, anyway. The only way you can be a good cop is to be a good cop. Pay attention to the things around you. Pay attention to the people. Protect and Serve. Remember that first.
"Be mindful. Listen to your family and friends. Don't let all this bullshit go to your head. Truth be told, you wouldn't have been a very good cop in the first place - they won't be putting all this tech into a healthy body, so you must've done something to screw it all up. I can't see how you could be here, if you hadn't.
"But maybe that's my ego getting in the way, because I was such a screw up.
"Well, don't let that be your defining trait. Don't fuck it up, like I did. Stop. Learn how to control the Machine. Don't let the Gadgetbrain control you. Ask for help when you need it. Acting like you've got everything under control, when you haven't, is just going to get someone killed.
"And speaking of that. Cherish your family. Love the ones who love you. And keep them away from this. You are a cop. Not some silly crime-fighter on a mad-cap adventure. You don't need sidekicks. Don't be stupid.
"I was going to tell you about...
"about some of the unex... unexpected... un... side effects. No clock... no... time, I guess.
"It's over. I'm dying Penny. I'm sor... I'm.... I'm...,

She shook her head. The compensaters in her artificial tear ducts were failing. Her eyes were wet. "It's Detective," she said. "Detective Gadget. And I'm fine. I found an old program hiding in the crime scene protocols of the Gadgetbrain OS." She wiped her eyes.
He eyed her nervously, "anything we need to report?" All the street cops were nervous around her. It was to be expected. She'd only been on the street for a few months; and they made her a detective right off the bat, even though she was still a recruit when... when *it* happened.
"It's nothing. I deleted it. I'll debrief Chief Quimby, when we're finished here. Show me what we've got." She moved the file to her personal SD card and encrypted it.
The officer started across the sidewalk and into the alley and the fresh crime scene. Detective Gadget looked around, the Gadgetbrain absently recording her surroundings, in case something useful escaped her notice, and could be identified later. She turned her attention southwest. 14.8 miles in that direction was the ruin of the old M.A.D. Warehouse.
"Goodbye, Uncle Gadget," she whispered somberly, and turned to follow the officer into the alley.


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Almost every developed country has the same problem – that people don't seem to have enough assets to fund their retirement.
The causes of this issue can be narrowed down to two basic areas:
- Saving: we don't save enough, and take on debt and spend, as it's easy and convenient.
- Investing: we don't invest our retirement assets appropriately, either because of carelessness, or lack of knowledge or perhaps because the investment industry is not aligned with our best interest.
Every country, including Singapore, has tried to solve this by investor education and by creative freedom in investment products. But perhaps this is not the problem, and we really need to break the mould if we truly want to solve this problem. Here is what I propose.
Despite the knowledge of the excess spending dilemma, our whole environment and the financial industry is geared to spending. We provide credit cards, debit cards and unlimited ways for all of us to be able to spend easily at every opportunity – over the phone, internet and physically at every step. Think about it – within a one mile radius of where you stand, there are probably a thousand places where you can spend money. How many are there where you can save money – five or 10? Even governments and economies want people to spend more money to show economic growth.
What's even more perverse is that when someone is spending, perhaps more than he should, no one is there to KYC ("Know Your Client"), to know whether he can afford it. Spending is welcomed with a smile. But when we want to save and invest – oh no, how can you possibly do that? We need to do a KYC and know where you got the money from, you need to fill a 20-page risk profiling questionnaire, and then of course there are pages and pages of disclaimers which no sane person can understand.
Let's face it – our society makes saving very difficult compared to spending.
So what if we turned this on its head? Almost every person in most countries heads to a McDonalds, Starbucks or similar outlet at least a couple of times a week. And each of those outlets is linked electronically to be able to deduct money from us from our banks or via cards.
What if we use the same pipes to save money, not just spend it? How would it be if apart from asking "Do you want fries with that?" or "Would that be a Tall or Grande?", the server also nudges you every time with, " Would you like to put $2 in your retirement account today?" I bet that if you just spent $10 on your breakfast, you would say yes a few times a week to putting $2 away in your retirement account. And if every shop asks you to save just as they ask you to spend, then asked a 100 times, we would save a lot more automatically.
Only then can spending and saving be of equal convenience and importance.
The good and the great in the investment industry have created a plethora of jargon – alpha (and a portable version), beta (and a smart version), risk parity, all-weather, manager selection, options, structured products, equities, hard currency bonds…. it's a bottomless pit. And then we blame the common man on the street for not having enough knowledge and we need to financially educate him.
That's total nonsense.
If I get on a bus, all I want to know is that it will get me from point A to B. I don't need to know how the engine works or who the bus driver is or even what route it will take, as long as it gets me there. Investing is the same – we all understand the benefit of having $10 versus the pain of losing $5.
It is not the investor that needs financial education – it's the investment industry that needs to keep their cookbook of financial jargon to itself.
And how would you do that? All investment products should only have a description of target gain and maximum loss. Just like I don't care what route my bus driver takes, as long as he gets me to my destination safely and in a timely fashion, I don't care if an investment manager does allocation or stock selection, invests in Asia or Europe – as long as he delivers the promised return on the label with the appropriate caveats transparently and honestly placed ("truth in labeling").
Product benchmarks need to be abolished. The only benchmark is absolute return. So if we walk up to an Asian Equity manager – he should only have an objective of delivering a 5% target total return, that's it. No more no less, apart from the caveats. I don't care about the market or the index or what he does. Just give me 5%, as that's my destination and that what I paid for.
Of course, the investor also needs to know in a simplified form, the risk of delays, accidents and breakdowns along the way.
There is no portable alpha, smart beta, outperformance, or any of that jargon which is today used as an excuse to justify fees and underperformance. The whole concept of market benchmarks is ridiculous – most of us in the industry don't get paid salaries in terms of market benchmarks, we don't articulate our liability in market benchmarks, and we certainly don't use market benchmarks to define how much return we need or what risk we are prepared to take.
Indeed, and at the risk of sounding provocative, let every investment product just have those two parameters – target return and maximum drawdown – on the label, and get penalized if they don't deliver that.


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The last book I read was from a store named After-words, but I bought Afterwords at Borders for $3.99 in 2003 or 2004. It was an odd book for me to buy since my reaction to 9/11 was different from most people I know. I never wondered "why do they hate us"; rather I marveled at the naivety of my fellow Americans. Far from thinking something like that could never happen here, I had figured it was inevitable.
Anyway, I started reading Afterwords shortly after I bought it. It went quickly despite the dreary and emotional subject matter, and I got through 173 pages before the book disappeared into the hopeless morass of my office. It turned up occasionally over the years, and I would think I should finish it just to get it out of the way. Well, "unfinished business" month is the perfect time to finally do so.
To my surprise, the last 155 pages contain a lot of interesting stuff. Sure, there are still a few overwrought, emotionally-charged articles, but not as many as in the first half of the book. And I had to laugh at a couple of stories portraying the war in Afghanistan as a success—those writers would be surprised to see nearly 50,000 troops still over there more than a decade later. But there are also some thoughtful articles that look beyond the immediate horror of the day and consider the aftermath and the future.


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This week at the East Nashville Farmers Market, summer berries and slicing tomatoes as far as the eye can see. Plus, plenty of red, white, and blue potatoes in case you didn't get enough for the 4th of July! Our very own award-winning songbird, Mary Brag, performs at our market this week, and lots of supreme local food trucks to fill your bellies. Our featured chef this week will be executive chef John Howard of Rumours East serving fresh, seasonal samples at our farmers market. So grab your blanket and your favorite folks, because you won't want to miss all the summer produce and fun at this week's market!
If you didn't already know, last week was our 1st Annual East Nashville Pie Festival and Bake-Off, and boy, did we have one heck-of-a good time! With almost 30 pies entered into two categories, sweet and savory, it was a grand success for all involved. Our volunteers rushed to serve samples of contest pies for our eager market shoppers, so everyone could be involved. The winners of the Bake-Off received cash prizes and winning ribbons, in addition to official plaques for the First Place winners. We look forward to many Pie Festivals and Bake-Offs for years to come, and hope to see new categories and contestants each year.
Our featured chef last week was chef Todd Alan Martin from Treehouse restaurant, one of our top-tier sponsors for the 2015 season. Chef Martin served bites of peach curd pie topped with a silky Swiss meringue for our festival attendees, and they sure went fast! This week, be sure to catch chef John Howard from Rumours East serving cool and crunchy bites of fresh tomato bruschetta with 'Juliet' tomatoes and sweet basil from Delvin Farms. Healthy, light, and oh-so fresh, this tomato topped bruschetta will be sure to beat the July heat!
Last week, Donna Frost and the Ukeabilly Upstarts rocked our Pie Festival with their raw ukulele, guitar, accordion tunes. This week, expect a slight switch in gears to the soulful acoustic set of Mary Bragg another returning market favorite. You won't want to miss this power-house of a voice, gang.
Speaking of powerhouse, our farmers' market is booming with loads of fresh, local summer produce, so get out to Shelby Park this Wednesday and see for yourself! You will be supporting your local farmers and neighborhood community, and you might even discover something you've never seen before. In fact, we guarantee it. So grab those blankets and shopping bags and we'll see you at the market!


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The fear over the Ebola outbreak is great for stepping up efforts to fight the disease, but a healthy dose of realism would do most people some good too.
First, the outbreak does not have anywhere near the fatality rate of up to 90 percent that has been widely circulated in some reports. According to figures from the World Health Organization, the average fatality rates for those who have contracted the disease are 73 percent for Guinea, 55 percent for Liberia and 41 percent for Sierra Leone. This means that in Sierra Leone, where the highest number of individuals have tested positive for the virus so far, more people are actually surviving than dying from the disease.
And in most cases, there is no gushing of blood from the orifices of victims. That's purely the stuff of Hollywood, à la movies such as "Outbreak" and "Contagion," and fictional accounts of Africa as the "dark continent" where starvation, wars and diseases run amok.
But all this hysteria, partly manufactured in social media, actually helps the cause of communities fighting the disease in West Africa. It makes ordinary Americans sit up and pay attention, and that's always good for any cause. Just ask the Yazidis caught up in the Iraq civil war who have received tons of airlifted good old American aid in recent days.
There are lots of unanswered questions about the Ebola epidemic. For example, how did the disease jump all the way from the Democratic Republic of Congo to West Africa, where it's never been heard about before now?
The strain of Ebola that has hit Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and who knows where next is known as the Zaire ebolavirus, or EBOV, the species of the disease that was originally discovered around the Ebola river in former Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1976.
Africa is three times and more the size of the United States. No one has to be an epidemiologist to wonder how Ebola made the jump of thousands of miles. Imagine a highly contagious strain of virus traveling from Indiana to Maine without any intervening transmissions in New York or other states in between.
Now imagine that same disease turning around from Maine and hitting Connecticut without spreading everywhere in Maine itself or hitting Massachusetts or New Hampshire. That's the current puzzle of this epidemic as it has spread through the afflicted countries.
Until we receive answers from public health experts, it will be compassionate to think that many victims and their families in Africa are also wondering what hit them.
Perhaps the biggest myth about Africa is reflected in the stories about Ebola victims and their families rejecting treatment at hospitals. Crowds are said to have attacked health centers set up to treat the disease because of fears of organ harvesting and distrust of Western medicine.
Such stories display a fundamental and persistent lack of understanding of African communities, even for those reporting directly from the epicenter of the epidemic.
How did aid workers Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol and health care workers such as Dr. Sheik Umar Khan catch the disease if victims were rejecting Western medicine? Dr. Khan, the only Ebola expert in Sierra Leone, died last month after contracting the disease while treating a patient at a government facility.
What is most disheartening about the timing of this epidemic is that Africa has been on the rebound following years of bad governance and civil wars. Economic growth was up, and the fight against other diseases such as malaria was showing promise because of the efforts of Bill Gates and others.
Now such gains are likely to be reversed as old myths and fears about Africa are revived.
Ebola will be defeated before long. But we can see out the epidemic much better if some members of the public are less willing to believe everything they hear about Africa.
Fodei Batty is an assistant professor at Quinnipiac University in Hamden. He hails from Sierra Leone. He has worked as policy analyst in the office of the president of Sierra Leone.


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You see, I was fortunate enough to ponder pics of all the releases about a month ago, sometimes it pays to know people who know people. I poured all the info I could on my twitter account (@aceldamor) and let everyone know what was coming, and details of what I saw, though I couldn't show the pictures.
|Executioners Rear Left - Blackguard Rear Right
I spoke to my tweeps about all the new kits, Warriors, Witch Elves (two kits), Cauldron (two kits), Hydra (two kits), Chariot, Executioners, Dark Riders (two kits), and Black Guard. I squeed when I saw the pre orders up, because I wanted to get my bid in on the new executioners…because DAMN! I eagerly scrolled down past the warriors, the cauldron, the hydra, the witch elves, Shadowblade and all the 1 click kits quickly, got to the bottom and realized….where the hell are the rest of the kits??? I figured "Well hell, I guess GW will be doing the standard 2 phase releases. I'll just wait and drool over my White Dwarf at the new Executioners until I can get my grubby little hands on them."
|Dark Riders?
I would like to know the public's thoughts on this. If they do publish Dark Elves part 2 in next month's magazine would you buy it specifically for that? Would you rather have the entire range shown off in all of its majesty or split into two?
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Our family, Rossi, Imer, and Enver RRaci, are committed to using their extensive restaurant industry experience to bring you and your family the best in authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Our chef, Enver has worked in various restaurants in the Tri-State Area. Likewise, Imer ensures our front of the house staff makes you feel at home with a warm welcome and impeccable service. Whereas Rossi, the proud owner of Cliff's Steakhouse and Café Italiano in Englewood Cliffs, works with Enver & Imer to make sure your dining experience exceeds your expectations.
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All of our menu items reflect the traditional cuisine found in Northern Italy. From our appetizers to our desserts, you'll discover a palate pleasing medley of flavors, including fresh spices like oregano, basil, and garlic, tomatoes, lemon, and olives that immerses you in the culinary traditions of the Old World. We use only market fresh seafood that we purchase daily. Our pasta is made fresh daily as well. On our wine list, you'll find a selection of fine Italian wines that perfectly complement our menu items. Make sure to save room for our homemade traditional Italian desserts, such as rich coffee flavored Tiramisu made with fresh ladyfingers and lightly sweetened Mascarpone cream.
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text: Selected works Heliopolis Long Feature - 2009 (Editor/Writer/Director) Written & Directed by Ahmad Abdalla, One of the first films of the Egyptian Independent film wave. Microphone Long Feature - 2010 (Writer/Director) 2010 Egyptian independent film about the underground art scene of the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Always Together (Maa Ba'ad) Music Video - 2012 (Director) A music Video made in Ramadan 2012 for Mobinil (The Egyptian Company for Mobile Services). Rags & Tatters Long Feature - 2013 (Writer/Director) Escaping from prison amid the turbulence of the 2011 Tahrir Square demonstrations, a nameless fugitive desperately seeks warmth and shelter in the outer regions of Cairo, in director Ahmad Abdalla's vivid and captivating portrait. DécorLong Feature - 2014 (Director) A black and white psychological drama about an Egyptian production designer named Maha. The film takes an unnerving turn when she finds herself transported into a completely different persona. Photos Show All Stills from Heliopolis Stills from Microphone Stills from Rags & Tatters Ahmad Abdalla on set


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college or university in the country.*
When it's time to pay college tuition, you may use the funds to pay for any accredited college or university in the country.*
A 529 Plan is a way for families to save for future college costs. When it's time to pay college tuition, you may use the funds to pay for any accredited college or university in the country.* Other qualifying expenses include books and education-related expenses, such as a laptop. 529 Plan contributions aren't tax deductible, but owners of the plan don't pay tax on the increase in value on the initial investment. With the cost of college tuition rising every year, it's never too early to start saving.
529 Plans are popular because of the tax advantages. In fact, the plan gets its name from Section 529 of the IRS Code. Tax advantages include:
- Earnings grow federal tax-free
- Qualified withdrawals are tax-free
- State tax rules vary by state and may offer a full or partial tax deduction or credit
- Don't have to report contributions on federal tax return
- No Form 1099 issued until withdrawal of funds
- Deposits qualify for the gift tax exclusion (in 2017 – up to $14,000 per individual or $28,000 for married couples filing jointly)
- Estate contributions between $14,000 and $70,000 count in the first year as if made over a five calendar-year period
If you make unqualified (non-college tuition related) withdrawals, you must pay income tax and a 10% penalty on the earnings.
Any future college student, regardless of age, may benefit from a 529 Plan, including the person who opens the account. Each beneficiary needs a Social Security number or Tax ID. If the beneficiary receives a scholarship and doesn't need the funds, then the amount in the account may be transferred to another qualifying family member or withdrawn without penalty. If the money is withdrawn, federal income tax applies to the earnings.
Any U.S. resident of any state who is at least the age of majority in that state (typically 18) may contribute to the account. Once the account is open, relatives or non-relatives have an opportunity to invest in the college education of the beneficiary. It's common for grandparents to fund 529 Plans for grandchildren's college expenses. Once every five years, an estate may contribute up to $70,000 for an individual or $140,000 for a married couple filing jointly.
Different types of plans are available, and it's important to understand the details prior to opening the account.
Savings Plans – The money that you contribute into a savings plan is invested and will grow or decline based on the investment vehicle(s).
Prepaid Plans – Your contributions pre-pay the college education costs at the in-state public school or school system that you designate. Later, you may choose to convert a prepaid plan to use it for private or out-of-state colleges.
*Not all 529 Plans are the same, so you'll want a full explanation in advance to be aware of any restrictions.
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Whenever there's a gathering, friends tell me, "Be sure to bring your bean dip!" With several delightful layers, this is more than a snack—some guests practically make a meal out of it. You'll need big chips to pick up all the scrumptious ingredients. —Claire Rademacher, Whittier, California
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes25-30 servings
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- Tortilla chips
- In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Spread onto a 12-in. serving plate.
- Mash avocados with lemon juice and remaining salt; spread over bean mixture. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning; spread over avocado layer.
- Sprinkle with onions, tomatoes, cheese and olives. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Jun 2, 2017
Has anyone made this with cans of refried beans? If so, how did it turn out?
Aug 11, 2016
Tasted way better the next day! Mix individual layers the night before then put together early.
Sep 8, 2014
Very pretty and delicious dip. Great for tailgating or mexican themed party!
Jun 18, 2014
One of my favorite go-to recipes for potluck gatherings . . . and sometimes at home, we just make a meal out of it!
Jan 30, 2012
This bean dip is so yummy, my co wokers beg me to bring this on appetizer days.
Jul 19, 2008
This was fantastic. Everyone at my party raved about it. I have been sharing the recipe with many friends. Thank you.Susan


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32-year-old Jackson County man will face a murder charge in addition to first-degree sexual assault.
Bill Cole says he wasn't surprised that the Greenbrier owner relentlessly attacked his tenure as the Sen. President in Tuesday night's first debate.
There's still about 2 weeks for people to vote on the school start date in Kanawha County, which seeks input from students, employees, parents and the community.
Cheryl Plear, principal at Mary C. Snow Elementary, gave a presentation at Monday's Kanawha School Board meeting, saying that low test scores are only part of the school's issues in the troubled West Side neighborhood of the Capital City.
Kara Dense says businesses are getting back on their feet in the Greenbrier Valley, and there's plenty of events lined up for the fall season.
The Corps is holding hearings to inform the public on proposed plans to strengthen the vitally important Summers County dam.
Crystal Ball creator visits West Virginia.
Some Charleston residents who had their drinking water affected by the 2014 MCHM spill still have their concerns despite report's findings.
After a fight led to gunfire at the field early last Wednesday morning, 20-year-old Dylan Bailey was killed. The vigil was organized by his girlfriend, Amber Estep.
The CPP aims to reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants by over 30 percent by the year 2030. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the rule earlier this year.
The funding would have kept the government funded through Dec. 9, and included up to $500 million in flood funding for West Virginia and other states impacted by floods.
The debate was the first of three scheduled between the two presidential nominees.
585-page report remains under review.
Audit criticizes tuition increases and lack of accountability; Drs. Paul Hill and Sarah Tucker contend that findings are inaccurate, and don't correspond with what state code allows them to do.
A card belonging to Christopher Derleth, 39, suspected of kidnapping 13-year-old Katherine Derleth and her newborn baby was allegedly used at Chelyan Go Mart and Dollar General.
Grown men posing as clowns have recently been seen in the area, and the county's Sheriff Steve Kessler said in a release Thursday that he wasn't amused.
Hearing in Huntington federal court Thursday afternoon will determine whether 2 third-party candidates remain on the November ballot after they were removed by Sec. of State Natalie Tennant.
"Negro Leagues Beisbol: African American Baseball and Hispanic Culture 1860-1960," will be displayed until the end of October.
The survey system, which should be up and running Friday around 6 a.m., has four different school start dates to vote on.
A memo sent to employees warned that the man was exiting the fire escape door on the Piedmont side of Building 5 when a snake attacked him.


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