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Once there was a woman on Mosco Street in Chinatown who made nothing but egg cakes, spheres of dough like a waffle's dimples turned inside out. Each had a near-crisp shell and chewy guts, with a puff of steam cradled between. There were other vendors, other cakes, but hers were the ones everyone lined up for and, when she retired, mourned.
At East Wind Snack Shop, which opened in February in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, the egg cakes — called Hong Kong hot cakes on the menu — arrive not as separate balls but conjoined, like a mutant pancake or Bubble Wrap reimagined as dough. They are just seconds old, peeled out of a cast-iron mold and carried a few feet from the narrow open kitchen. Eat them quickly, while there's still a pulse of heat, and you'll know what the egg-cake lady's faithful knew.
Chris Cheung, 46, the chef, grew up half in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and half in Chinatown in Manhattan (back then, the only one in New York City), where his grandparents lived and his mother worked as a seamstress. East Wind Snack Shop is a homage to the neighborhood's bygone working-class coffeehouses, run by immigrants who, like Mr. Cheung's grandparents, came from Taishan, in Guangdong Province. These were often cramped, dingy storefronts with plastic fans stuttering above, strategically hung flypaper and a lot of (happy) yelling among tables. They offered unlimited tea and limited food, the likes of har gow, colossal char siu bao and glossy braided sesame buns.
This may be Mr. Cheung's culinary heritage, but his training was at the higher end: He started out at Nobu and Jean-Georges, then took detours through Ruby Foo's and, most recently, the short-lived Cherrywood Kitchen. At East Wind, "I'm not trying to elevate the food," he insisted. Yet here are pot stickers packed with dry-aged beef from DeBragga, the meat emphatically rich. He grinds Niman Ranch pork in-house for dumplings and makes the skins from scratch, thin enough not to impose but still sturdy.
From his menus at previous restaurants, Mr. Cheung has reprised sweet-sour ribs, well shellacked and juicy, cut into short batons than can be held with one hand. He devised the foie gras bao years ago as a riposte to the DB Bistro burger, stuffing it with gold leaf and truffles. "I've calmed it down," he said. Now there's just a dab of pâté, sealed inside a house-made steamed bun of impeccable pallor, fluffy and springy, suggesting sweetness without surrendering to it.
The same bread in less voluptuous form is used for what Mr. Cheung calls a "gwaco," a version of gua bao with caramelized pork belly not tucked in but laid atop an unsliced bun, as if it were a tortilla. It's dainty in comparison with its hulking counterparts at the Momofuku restaurants and Baohaus, almost a canapé, but also slightly cheaper and less sweet, with pickles that lean both East and West and trails of crispy garlic, fried shallots, dried mushrooms and sesame seeds.
At certain old-school Chinatown restaurants, vegetarian dishes often seem begrudging. Here, Mr. Cheung adds fermented tofu, with its whiff of deep sea, to stir-fried water spinach, long beans, bok choy and cabbage, to little avail. Better are the tight cigarillo spring rolls, dusted with salt intensified by five-spice and crushed dried mushrooms, among other fine intrusions. I can't give away more because Mr. Cheung has a running contest in which a diner who names seven of the salt's ingredients (aside from salt and pepper) gets free dumplings.
The space is modern, with bright white walls and light bulbs peeking through the slats of red lampshades. There are only three tables, supplemented by stools along narrow counters, over which Albert Kang and Suzhu Mei, Mr. Cheung's partners, keep vigil. They're each allotted two days to control the music; you'll know it's Mr. Cheung's turn when you hear "American Woman."
True to the shop's name, the shelves are stocked with snacks beloved in East Asia: Yan Yan biscuit sticks, almond-crusted Pocky. Perhaps someday there will be dried cuttlefish, too. For now, the most bracing flavor comes in lemonade steeped with salted plum, sweet, sour and briny, indulgent and chastening at once.


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Rithy Samnang says his club will follow the Everton Way.
Photo by: Sreng Meng Srun
Phnom Penh Crown Elite Academy Trial Dates
Oct 4
Phnom Penh
Olympic Stadium
Oct 5
Kampong Chhnang
Prek Pra Field
Oct 10
Provincial Field
Oct 10
Institute of Technology Field
Oct 12
Banteay Meanchey
Phnom Bak Primary School
Oct 14
Kampong Cham
Bakkheng Field
Oct 15
Kampong Thom
Kompong Thom High School
Oct 16
Siem Reap
Bakkheng Field
Oct 18
Provincial Field
Oct 19
Stung Treng
Pedagogy School
Oct 21
Prey Veng
Provincial Field
Oct 22
Svay Rieng
Svay Rieng High School
Oct 24
Provincial Field
Oct 25
Wat Chhorteal Field
Oct 27
Provincial Field
Oct 28
First Orphanage Field
Oct 29
Koh Kong
Provincial Field
Reigning Metfone C-League champions Phnom Penh Crown FC added another illustrious feather to their cap by launching the Kingdom's first fully-fledged football academy, where 22 boys aged under 13 will be able to hone their skills without compromising their academic pursuits.
At the PPCFC Elite Football Academy unveiling ceremony yesterday, Crown owner Rithy Samnang said the programme had been meticulously planned to help a player reach his full potential whilst maintaining social responsibilities.
"We are following the internationally acclaimed 'Everton Way' training programme that has produced players of such calibre as Wayne Rooney, David Unsworth, Francis Jeffers and Richard Dunne," said Rithy Samnang. "The search for Cambodia's Wayne Rooney begins today."
The PPCFC has appointed the New Zealand based Asia Pacific Football Academy, which works in unison with Barclays Premier League side Everton in a successful player development project, as its Technical Consultant in the evolution of the academy. A nationwide search led by APFA coaches next month will be used to recruit the academy's first batch of students.
The programme is aiming to put into practice a well researched statistic that suggests at least 10,000 hours of training for a sportsman to perform at their best during their developing phase.
"The players will have the opportunity of training six days per week, 45 weeks per year, with no disruption to their academic schedules," said Bouy Dary, who will be overseeing the coaching elements at the academy. "There will be times during the year when the players and their families can exchange brief visits."
Rithy Samnang revealed that the US$120,000 annual running costs would be defrayed by the club and all its current sponsors and co-sponsors.
The academy will be housed at Crown's current training facility in Toul Kork. Other Metfone C-League clubs such as Preah Khan Reach, Build Bright United and National Defence Ministry boast their own youth development programmes, although on a smaller, more localised scale.
"It is a step in the right direction and the Football Federation of Cambodia wholeheartedly supports this Academy," said FFC General Secretary Ouk Sethycheat, who extended to any other club with similar intentions the same level of federation backing.
"This academy will go a long way in helping Cambodia produce professional footballers to match any in the region, and it is heartening to note that the educational demands of such young players are also well addressed," added Bun Sok, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Construction work on Crown's facility is well underway and, when complete, will boast a dormitory, recreation room, training pitch, study room, dining hall and changing rooms.
Inspiration to go beyond trophies and accolades for the three-time domestic league champions and twice winners of the Samdech Hun Sen Cup came in part from Everton's now famous motto, nil satis nisi optimum, which translates as "Nothing but the best is good enough."
As many as 27 players have graduated to the first team at Goodison Park. Rithy Samnang asserted that "our way is the Everton Way."

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Jack Boniface
Valiant Universe (VH1 Version)
Affiliations: Solo D10 Buddy D8 Team D6
Distinctions: D4 (+1PP) or D8
Free-form improvisation in the dark
Fated to die
I love the nightlife!
Power Sets:
You the Shadowman!
Enhanced Reflexes D8
Enhanced Senses D8
Enhanced Stamina D8
Enhanced Strength D8
Mystic Resistance D10
Regeneration D8
SFX: Absorption – On a successful reaction against an attack using Darque Power, convert your opponent's effect die into a You the Shadowman! stunt or step up a You the Shadowman! power by +1 for your next action. Spend 1 PP to use this stunt if your opponent's action succeeds.
SFX: Something's Wrong – Step up Enhanced Senses by +1 when detecting the presence of Darque Power.
Limit: Late Sleeper – Step back all You the Shadowman! powers by -1 during the day and receive 1PP. Recover during the next transition scene.
Acrobat Expert D8 or 2D6
Combat Expert D8 or 2D6
Covert Expert D8 or 2D6
Musical Master D10 or 2D8 or 3D6
Party Like It's 1999
1 XP when you reveal to someone that you're fated to die in 1999.
3 XP when taking a huge risk that should mean certain death.
10 XP when you either fulfill the prophecy in some manner or you manage to avoid it.
Dancing In the Darque
1XP when facing an enemy who is powered by Darque energy.
3XP when defeating Master Darque.
10XP when you absorb too much Darque energy and begin behaving erratically.
Background Info:
A jazz musician, Jack Boniface nearly died one night—attacked by something out of a nightmare. By fateful chance, he escaped. Just a murderous madman with a sick flair for horror, Jack told himself later. Jack recovered. But since that terrifying experience something has changed. Now, when darkness falls, a feeling comes over him, the urge to find demons who defile the night—his night—and cast them out. Jack was always a night person, but since the attack, he thrives at night. He feels strong, wild…and violent. Unaccountably, he sees better in the dark. Jack begins to roam the streets after dark. He comes across a brutal wife-beater…a gang of muggers…a knife-wielding psycho. Demons. The night is full of demons. Jack puts each of them down hard. He's not sure how. He was never a fighter. But, at night, he has absolutely no fear…and therefore, no limits. He improvises. He's spontaneous. Unpredictable. It's all jazz and he can play. By day, Jack is his old self again. But more and more he lives for the night, longs for the night.
His major enemy is Master Darque, who is able to tap into and utilize a form of necromantic power dubbed The Darque Power or Darque Energy.
Roleplaying Jack can be fun. He's a lot more manic and crazed at night, often putting himself into crazy situations. This was especially true after he learned in the original Unity crossover that he was fated to die in 1999. That meant that he couldn't die before then and he took some incredible chances in an effort to prove it.


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P. Monjo
This P. Monjo modern update on the classic Chelsea boot pairs a slightly flared heel with rich black leather for a wear-with-everything combination. The leather here is superb, soft and smooth; we expect it to form to the foot and age beautifully.
- Leather uppers; combination wood/rubber sole.
- 2.25-inch heel; 3.5-inch shaft opening.
- Fit note: Running true to size.
- Made in Spain.


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New Counter Balance report:"Lack of scrutiny of EIB investments allows companies to free ride in Panama"
A new Counter Balance report, 'Dire Straits: EIB investments in Panama and their impacts on indigenous communities, workers and the environment', investigates three recent projects in Panama: the expansion of the Canal, and two hydro-electrical projects – Dos Mares and Barro Blanco. The international companies[1] running the projects get away with workers right's violations and breaking environmental standards while they leave indigenous peoples depending on the land and the river completely out of the process.
"With some decent due diligence and monitoring of the projects a lot of this could have been avoided. This report shows again that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has not the capacity, the know-how or the will to properly scrutinise the projects it finances", says Caterina Amicucci, co-author of the report.
The projects were basically imposed on the people living in the area without proper public consultation. Despite the ongoing protests by local communities and CSOs since the idea for the projects was launched, the EIB signed loans worth 396.5 million for the expansion of the Panama Canal and EUR 140.9 million for the hydro-electrical dam of Dos Mares.
The bank also intended to give a EUR 40 million loan for the Barro Blanco dam. However, local groups filed an official complaint to the EIB because Genisa – the company running the project – was denying the presence of indigenous peoples in the area. "The company was not able to publicly defend the poorly funded studies and preferred to withdraw its request for an EIB loan before the bank took action. If nobody had rung a bell, the EIB would have financed the project despite the fact that indigenous peoples have been opposing the development of hydroelectrical projects in their land for 15 years", says Desislava Stoyanova, Counter Balance coordinator and co-author.
Dos Mares will be only one of seventeen dams on the same overcharged river which makes it damaging for the environment and the farmers depending on the land. "The dam is not yet completed but the plastic films used to build the canal are already floating around", says Amicucci. "Moreover local farmers accused the companies (two subsidiaries of GDF Suez) of land grabbing. The surface of land taken by the company is not in proportion to the size of the project which feeds the suspicion of land speculation. The situation is shocking, an accurate ex-post evaluation is urgently needed."
A recent Wikileaks cable revealed that "the administrator of the Panama Canal, Aleman, might have tipped the bid towards the consortium that included CUSA, which is run by his cousin Rogerio Aleman". The consortium's bid was one billion dollar lower than the other competitor. The foreign minister Juan Carlos Varela admitted in a meeting with the US ambassador that "the consortium was very weak and he had real doubts about their ability to perform".
The fact the EIB has the most far going tax haven policy of all international financial institutions does not seem to hinder the bank to invest in Panama, one of the few jurisdictions still on the OECD grey list – the closest you can get to being a tax haven nowadays. Moreover, Panama – one of the smallest countries in the region – is the third beneficiary of the EIB for the Asia and Latin-America region (ALA), right after Brazil and China but before countries like Indonesia, India and Argentina. Panama's secretive jurisdiction makes it attractive for corruption, money laundering and tax dodging. Aggregated EIB loans to Panama amount up to EUR 709 million.
Note for editors:
– The full report can be found here
– Protests of indigenous movements in Panama are still increasing.
– Recently they called upon the UN Special Rapporteur for Indigenous Peoples to intervene in the Barro Blanco project.
For additional information please contact:
Caterina Amicucci
Counter Balance, CRBM
+39 349 852 0789
Desislava Stoyanova,
Counter Balance coordinator
+32 487 617 482
[1] Companies involved include GDF Suez, Odebrecht, Impregilo and Hermoso


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Yesterday the European Commission announced an end to mobile roaming charges throughout the European Union as of the 15th of June 2017, reaching an agreement on the maximum price that providers are permitted to charge each other for use of their networks ("wholesale roaming charges").
The final barrier to the abolition of EU roaming charges has been overcome after the European Parliament, Council and Commission finalised regulations for wholesale mobile prices.
As for retail prices (prices paid by end users), from the 15th of June 2017 the cost of making calls, sending texts or accessing mobile data will be the same in any of the EU's 28 present member states. The cost of roaming has come down more than 90 percent over the past decade following a number of interventions from the EU. Prior to the decision, consumers paid a maximum of 5 €cents per minute for voice calls; 2 €cents per SMS; and 5 €cents per MB of data as of April 2016.
As far as wholesale roaming prices are concerned, from the 15th June 2017 they will be capped as it follows:
– 3.2 €cents per minute for voice calls
– 1 €cent per SMS
Data prices will slowly be reduced over the next five years:
- 7.7 € per GB as of the 15th June 2017;
- 6 € per GB as of the 1st of January 2018;
- 4.5 € per GB as of the 1st of January 2019;
- 3.5 € per GB as of the 1st of January 2020;
- 3 € per GB as of 1st of January 2021;
- 2.5 € per GB as of 1st of January 2022
The agreement has been called the "last piece of the puzzle" by Andrus Ansip, the vice president of the European Commission's Digital Single Market strategy project.
"As of 15 June, Europeans will be able to travel in the EU without roaming charges,"
Ansip said.
"We have also made sure that operators can continue competing to provide the most attractive offers to their home markets. Today, we deliver on our promise."
This regulation will apply to the UK at least until it leaves the EU following the vote to leave the European Union last June.
For more information about EU Roaming Regulations see ROCCO's recent report.


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- Will WhatsApp share my chats on Facebook?
How to deactivate your WhatsApp chats from appearing on your Facebook wall.
I'm yet to see or read any formal announcement by Facebook Founder Mark Zukerberg that WhatsApp chats will now appear on Facebook timeline.
But unknowingly to me, "Share my account info" has been added to WhatsApp early 2016, "Share my WhatsApp account information with Facebook to improve my Facebook experiences."
But, I was able to disable WhatsApp from sharing my Chats on your Facebook in five simple steps I'll be sharing with you.
Hey, don't forget this…
All the major acquisitions of social platform and products by Zukerberg are purposely for business. That means Terms of Service might change anytime without you knowing it.
"The WhatsApp deal will help Facebook play a more important role in getting more people connected," Chief Executive Officer of facebook Zukerberg had said when he spoke during a keynote session on the opening day of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on February 24, 2014.
"It's unclear exactly what information will exchanged between the two services, but the Contact List seems a obvious starting point,"Expree.co.uk writes on January 25, 2016 in its post titled, "Facebook is making some major changes to your WhatsApp data.
To corroborate this speculation about Facebook using users' WhatsApp activities, I got an audio message on WhatsApp from a friend this morning, saying WhatsApp plans to start sharing WhatsApp Chats on Facebook beginning from any moment from now (he specifically said Wednesday September 14, 2016).
"Mark Zukerberge of Facebook acquired WhatsApp and what he's gonna do is trying to connect WhatsApp to Facebook. So, from now till next week Wednesday automatically everybody's WhatsApp account has been ticked that every chat you have on WhatsApp will begin to appear on Facebook, and by next week Wednesday that settings will be off. So it means you can never take it off because every private chat you have with every contact on your WhatsApp will automatically appear on Facebook."
How to deactivate WhatsApp Chats from appearing on Facebook
Whether it's a speculation or not, I want to believe that someone would acquire a product for $19 billion without financial gain or interest.
So, I guess you want to disallow WhatsApp from sharing your chats on Facebook? According to the info, this is how to do it:
Five easy steps to disable WhatsApp from sharing your Chats on your Facebook wall
Step 1: Open your WhatsApp App
Step 2: Go to settings. When you click on settings, the following options come up: Account, Chats, Notifications, Data Usage, About and Help, Contacts
Step 3: Click on account. Account brings up privacy, security, Change number, delete account, Share my account info.
Step 4: Look through you see "share account information." It's automatically ticked
Step 5: Click on "don't share" better still, untick if it's already ticked.
That's all.


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Montana Net
This net has changed to an informal net called by Doug K7YD on Sunday morning on 3.880 Frequency at 8:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time. If he is not there then someone should take a turn and call the net. This net is just to keep everyone informed on to what is happening and information about items pertaining to Amateur Radio in the area. As practice W7XY takes weather reports if he is present and turns them into the Weather Service in Missoula, Billings, Great Falls and Glasgow. They really appreciate this and tell us Thanks for doing this. If you have any information to share or news of silent keys let the Net Control know and give it to the net. This is a fun net and usually lasts almost an hour so join in on the fun.


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One of the five annual goals of the DFA and CIT Diversity initiative is to enhance awareness of and interaction with diverse suppliers. Diverse suppliers include woman-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned businesses. To increase interaction with diverse suppliers, during fiscal year 2013, Procurement Services along with campus departments and senior executives defined strategies for collecting data, reporting on dollars spent with diverse suppliers, measuring supplier commitment to social responsibility, and finding methods to increase Cornell's spending with these vendors.
A completed collection of baseline data shows that, based on dollars spent, about 9% of Cornell's suppliers are diverse. The university spends approximately $16.1 million annually with diverse suppliers.
To gauge campus' awareness of the diverse suppliers, a team of students at the Johnson Graduate School of Management worked with Procurement Services to conduct a survey, which indicated that most people purchase items based on price, and:
- 68% of respondents are unaware of any university support for diverse suppliers
- 67% of respondents are unaware of which diverse suppliers the university supports
Based on the low awareness revealed in the survey, a communications and outreach strategy was implemented to push news about these suppliers using the following avenues:
- President Skorton's May 1, 2013 update on the university-wide diversity effort, Belonging at Cornell
- A diverse supplier section of the Procurement Services website, and highlighting diverse suppliers in both e-SHOP and the Procurement Gateway, which was rolled out in June 2013 after testing in several units.
- Identifying thirteen suppliers with approximately $5 million in spend (about 30% of the current diverse supplier spend) with whom to work closely on increasing awareness on campus. This effort is well under way and was highlighted through a new event, a diverse supplier event which was held on May 16. These suppliers also participated in the Supplier Show on June 13.
These strategies will set the stage for fiscal year 2014 campus-wide diversity goal planning. As we enter the new fiscal year, specific diverse spending data is being shared with the Senior Finance Group, which includes college officers and the Senior Business Group, with the request that they adopt this as one of their units' Belonging at Cornell goals.


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Do you have books that you come back to time and time again? For me they tend to be books that I associate with my early to mid teens. It was an age where a lot of stuff happened, like moving four hundred miles to a different country and starting a new school, making new friends and all that stuff. I guess it was a time when I was looking for comfort and I found a lot of it in the books that I read. Now I like to go back and revisit them and relive some of that security that I felt back when they were brand new to me.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is one of those books for me. I didn't get caught up in the initial hype back in 1997/8 when it was first released and everyone started going crazy. I'm one of those stubborn people who digs their heels in when there's a book that everyone is raving about. A family member knew that all of my books were going to be in boxes after the move and so ordered the four Harry Potter books that were out at the time and had them delivered to the new house so I'd have something to read when I got there. I read them twice during the first two weeks I was there.
In case you've lived under a rock for the last sixteen (woah! that's scary!) years, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a children's book in which Harry, who has been raised by his disapproving (of everything) aunt and uncle, discovers that he is in fact a wizard and will shortly be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along the way he learns that his parents were a talented witch and wizard who were killed by the most evil wizard ever, Lord Voldemort; he also makes friends, learns magic and becomes a dab hand at wielding a broomstick. Then Lord Voldemort makes an appearance and little eleven-year-old HP has to do his best to defeat him.
I normally make a habit of rereading this series of books pretty regularly although I didn't get to them at all last year because I had so many other things to be reading. I didn't really realise how much I missed not reading them until I picked it up again this year and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series over the next few months (once again I've gotten a little bogged down with reading my course materials but once I'm caught up with that I'm sure my reading will be back on track).
Part of my reason for rereading it when I did was because it was due to be covered in EA300. I read it way back in July and thoroughly enjoyed the fact that it's a nice quick read which I can get lost in easily. I've lost count of the number of times I've read it and it's all so familiar to me. There are whole sections that I practically know off by heart.
Interestingly that kind of relates to why it was covered in the course materials. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was looked at alongside Philip Pullman's Northern Lights as being books intended for children (or in Pullman's case, teens) but which have been adopted as enthusiastically by adults. One of the things that I love about this series of books is the way that J.K. Rowling's writing style sort of changes through the books; this one seems kind of simplistic but by the last two or three they are so much more sophisticated. You get the sense that you're really following the children as they age, and at the same time I suppose that at the time they were being published the children who were reading them were aging alongside the characters; when the books were published both Harry and myself were starting secondary school.
One of my absolute favourite things about this book is how fully imagined the world is. I love how little mentions of things crop up later on as being bigger and more important. I love how the wizarding world is integrated alongside the non-magical world. And I love the way that the characters change and grow as the series progresses.
I can't wait to go on and read all the others in the series again.


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Being a victim -Possible Signs
At school
Children or young people who are being bullied may display one or (usually) several of the following signs:
Primary signs
** are (repeatedly) teased in a nasty way, called names (may also have a derogatory nickname), taunted, belittled, ridiculed, intimidated, degraded, threatened, given orders, dominated, subdued
** are made fun of and laughed at in a derisive and unfriendly way
** get picked on, pushed around, shoved, punched, hit, kicked (and are not able to defend themselves adequately)
**are involved in "quarrels" or" fights" in which they are fairly defenseless and from which they try to withdraw (maybe crying)
** have their books, money, or other belongings taken, damaged or scattered around
** have bruises, injuries, cuts, scratches, or torn clothing that cannot be given a natural explanation (and have some of the general characteristics listed below)
Secondary signs
* are (often) alone and excluded from the peer group during breaks and lunch time. Do not seem to have a single good friend in the class.
* are chosen among the last in term games
* try to stay close to the teacher or other adults during breaks
* have difficulty speaking up in class and give an anxious and insecure impression
* appear distressed, unhappy, depressed, and tearful
* show sudden or gradual deterioration of school work
- At home
Primary signs
** come home from school with torn or disordered clothing, with damaged books
** have bruises, injuries, cuts, scratches, or torn clothing that cannot be given a natural explanation
Secondary signs
* do not bring classmates or other peers home after school and seldom spend time in the homes or playgrounds of classmates
* may not have a single good friend to share free time with (play, shopping, sports and musical events, chatting on the phone, etc.)
* are seldom or never invited for parties and may not be interested in arranging parties themselves (because they expect nobody wants to come)
* appear afraid or reluctant to go school in the morning, have poor appetite, repeated headaches, or stomach pains (particularly in the morning)
* choose an "illogical" route for going to and from school
* have restless sleep with bad dreams, may cry in their sleep
* lose interest in school work and get lower grades
* appear unhappy, sad, depressed, or show unexpected mood shifts with irritability and sudden outbursts of temper
* request or steal extra money from family (to accommodate bullies)


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Luke 8:40-56 Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus Gives Life to a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman
When Jesus went back to Galilee, the people welcomed him. Everyone was waiting for him. A man named Jairus came to him. He was a leader of the synagogue. He had only one daughter. She was twelve years old, and she was dying. So Jairus bowed down at the feet of Jesus and begged him to come to his house.
While Jesus was going to Jairus' house, the people crowded all around him. A woman was there who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on doctors, but no doctor was able to heal her. The woman came behind Jesus and touched the bottom of his coat. At that moment, her bleeding stopped. Then Jesus said, "Who touched me?"
They all said they had not touched him. And Peter said, "Master, people are all around you, pushing against you."
But Jesus said, "Someone touched me. I felt power go out from me." When the woman saw that she could not hide, she came forward, shaking. She bowed down before Jesus. While everyone listened, she told why she touched him. Then she said that she was healed immediately when she touched him. Jesus said to her, "My daughter, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace."
While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of the synagogue leader and said, "Your daughter has died! Don't bother the Teacher anymore."
Jesus heard this and said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid! Just believe and your daughter will be well."
Jesus went to the house. He let only Peter, John, James, and the girl's father and mother go inside with him. Everyone was crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead. But Jesus said, "Don't cry. She is not dead. She is only sleeping."
The people laughed at him, because they knew that the girl was dead. But Jesus held her hand and called to her, "Little girl, stand up!" Her spirit came back into her, and she stood up immediately. Jesus said, "Give her something to eat." The girl's parents were amazed. He told them not to tell anyone about what happened.
These stories are commingled, merged, mixed, blended into a lesson on faith in action.
Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, was a father first. His twelve-year-old daughter was ill and near death.
The unnamed woman who touched the hem of Jesus' cloak, had been hemorrhaging, bleeding, for twelve years. She had spent all her money on cures, to no avail.
Jairus fell to his knees and begged Jesus to come and heal his daughter. He had faith Jesus could make his daughter well again.
The woman inched her way on the ground, through the crowds, trying to touch Jesus without being seen. She did not ask Jesus for a healing; she dared to touch Jesus and make Him unclean by her touch. She had faith Jesus could stop her bleeding.
Jesus felt the pull of power go out of him; he knew someone touched Him. He could not let it go; He stopped; He sought her out; He needed to see who had such faith.
Jairus was not to be dismayed by the news that indeed his daughter had died; Jesus reassured him and asked him to believe.
The woman had faith Jesus could heal her despite the crowds, her weakened condition, her breach of the law to be out among others as she was unclean from her hemorrhaging.
Jairus had faith that Jesus' Almighty Power was sufficient for not only his daughter, but for this woman's healing as well.
These two were the only ones that day that demonstrated faith.
Jesus' own disciples, Peter in particular, questioned his search for the one who touched Him. Did they have faith Jesus could make it in time to save the child? I'm not sure.
The people at Jairus' home, mourning and wailing because the child had died, had no faith this little girl would be going anywhere except a burial plot.
Those present laughed at Jesus as he ushered in the child's parents, Peter, James, and John. I wonder what they thought Jesus would say? Could they have been expecting private condolences? How strong was their faith at this moment?
Jesus calmly took the child's hand and asked her to stand up; she did!
I can see Jesus trying to bring some normalcy to the scene by smiling at the little girl and asking her parents to give her something to eat.
I can understand why Jesus disallowed the scoffers outside from hearing that the dead child was now alive.
Faith grew; Jairus and the unnamed woman were the teachers that day.
Witnesses were amazed; witnesses believed; Jesus provides for all genders, all ethnicities, and all socio-economic levels.
That day crowds witnessed Jesus' Glory, Power, Strength, Love, Compassion, and Gentleness.
Without faith there is no hope.
Through faith, hope was found that day as the crowds around the woman witnessed her healing!
Through faith, hope was found that day as mourning turned to celebration!
And ALL cried out, AMEN !!!
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Oh, this one has to cut. Deep. You guys and gals may remember that a couple of years ago, David Fahrenthold , the checkbook savant at the Washington Post, spurred by Trump's rather lengthy and inexplicable delay in parceling out the millions he had raised for vets in his bogus "telethon" to chickenshit his way out of a debate, took a little closer peekie-see into an enterprise named The Donald J Trump Foundation.
Fahrenthold found a couple of fascinating things when he started turning over rocks. First of all, for a charitable foundation started by and run by a billionaire named Trump, it sure didn't seem to have much of Trump's personal moolah sitting around in it, and never had. It was stuffed with OPM, Other Peoples Money. And second, for a recognized ad chartered charity, it didn't seem to be doing much charitable work.
Instead, the charity did it's good deeds by purchasing at auction a Tim Tebow signed University of Florida football helmet which Trump displayed in one of his cheesy goof resorts. It also bought several life size portraits of Trump, by artists whose "shows" were normally stalls at the Holiday Inn Stanton this Friday and Saturday only! It also made a $10,000 political donation to then Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who then decided that Florida didn't need to pile on and enter the Trump U fraud lawsuit. Oh, and it paid to settle a couple of judgments in personal suits against Trump too.
Trump's response was predictable, he viciously attacked both Fahrenthold as well as the Washington Post for the reporting, but it was too late. The New York Attorney Generals office read the reporting, took a little peekie-see of their own, grinned like wolves, rubbed their hands together until they smoked, and slapped Trump with a hella civil fraud suit. Which Trump immediately vowed by Twitter that he would never settle!
It's funny how never seems to arrive sooner than you would expect it to with Trump. Rachel Maddow reported last night that guess what? Trump settled the lawsuit. But while this seems at first blush like just another Trump cop out after months of bluff and bluster, there's something in this settlement that as far as I know, we've never seen before, and it's gotta be killing Trump.
The settlement seems to run along what are normally pretty standard terms for a cheap Trump con job. The Trump Foundation, already closed by consent agreement, must remain permanently shuttered. Trump is barred from starting or administering in any way another charitable foundation. And this time it's going to cost His Lowness $2 million out of his personal poke, which will be donated to actual, legitimate charities.
But here's the part we've never seen with Trump before, and it has to sting like iodine on a scrape. As a part of the settlement, Trump is going to have to sign a statement, in which he accepts responsibility for, and admits guilt in the violation alleged by the NY Attorney General in the lawsuit!
Holy shit! Are you kidding me?!? For 73 years, Donald Trump has led a guiltless and responsibility free life. His business failures were always somebody else's fault. He's settled plenty of lawsuits, both personal as well as government inspired, but none of the things which the cash bought was a denial of responsibility clause. But this time, the New York Attorney General had enough evidence to nail Trump's hide to the barn door, enough to force him to sign an admission of responsibility and guilt to avoid an even worse decision at trial! Stop the presses, Donald J Trump is actually responsible for something! And he admits it!
With all of the news about the impeachment yesterday, and Mike Bloomberg landing like a turd in a horse stall in the middle of the Democratic primaries, if Rachel hadn't spotted this last night, it would have gone completely unreported. But I sure hope that it gets picked up on today, and blared to the heavens with golden trumpets. Because this is the dagger to the heart of Trump's ego. After all those years, and all of that bullshit, it turns out that he's nothing more or less than a common, ordinary, everyday fuck up. Just like the rest of us. And as Jack Nicholson said in "A Few Good Men," The truth? He can't handle the truth!
To know the future, look to the past. before the insanity of the 2020 election, relive the insanity of the 2016 GOP primary campaign, and the general election, to see how we got to where we are. Copies of President Evil, and the sequel, President Evil II, A Clodwork Orange are available as e-books on Amazon, at the links above. Catch up before the upcoming release of the third book in the trilogy, President Evil III: All The Presidents Fen


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Welcome to Doylestown Presbyterian Church!
Now in our third century of worship and service, we strive to be a welcoming and diverse family of faith that together seeks to discern and embody the love we have received in Jesus Christ. Enjoy this time of discovering more about us. I hope that soon we will have the opportunity to learn more about you!
John M. Willingham, Pastor
DPC Year in Review
September 9, 2020
A glimpse of what goes on at DPC throughout our program year which runs from September through May
Livestream Worship, Sundays at 9:30 am
September 13, 2020
We invite you to join us virtually each Sunday at 9:30 am for song, prayer, scripture, and praise of Jesus' name
Upcoming Events
St. Bernard Project Volunteer Days
An opportunity to help a family still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
Worship in the Park
A chance to honor our 50-year members and to join in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
Our Livestream worship is available at 9:30 am every Sunday. We are located in the beautiful, historic town of Doylestown at 127 East Court Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901.
Music + Arts
Making a Joyful Noise! The Music Ministry seeks to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation and community by glorifying God with voice
Children + Families
Children at every level experience the love of Jesus in their teachers, build friendships, and explore the teachings of scripture through hands-on activities and application.
Tweens + Teens
In a welcoming and supportive community, the DPC Tweens and Teens Ministry strives to nurture meaningful relationships with Christ and one another, while cultivating a lifelong exploration of faith and servant leadership.
We offer a wide variety of classes, discussion groups, activities, and opportunities to support one another.
DPC In Action
Outdoor Hymn Sing!
September 16, 2020
Even through masks, the sounds of singing filled the churchyard last Sunday…
Bridges and Beacons – September 30
September 30, 2020
Bridges and Beacons – September 28
September 28, 2020
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12 Nov The Sweet Taste of Victory at Sea Captain's House
The Grand Strand boasts a wide selection of restaurants to dine at, from fine dining to hole-in-the-wall "secret spots"; there is something to please everyone's palate. With so many options to choose from, it's a constant battle to stand out amongst the masses. At Sea Captain's House, we strive to serve the freshest ingredients in our culinary dishes that we take pleasure in creating and hope to provide a warm and inviting dining atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back.
This past month has been a part of "award season" for area restaurants here in Myrtle Beach. From the Taste of the Town, Best of the Beach 2016, and the Grand Strand Magazine Best of the Grand Strand, there has been a lot of coverage of all the amazing cuisine this area has to offer. Sea Captain's House is happy to announce that we won awards in all of these competitions that took place this past October.
Taste of the Town is an annual fundraiser hosted by the St. Andrew's Catholic School where local Grand Strand restaurants showcase some of their finest dishes and compete for awards such as Best Entrée, Best Dessert, Best Booth Design, and People's Choice. We are proud to say we did exceptionally well with our seasonal fall dishes that we entered and took home a few awards. First Place for Best Dessert went to our White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Ginger Snap. Our Autumn Spiced Pan-Seared Scallops won Third Place for Best Entrée. We designed our booth to have the feel of our restaurant and it won Third Place for Best Booth Design. You'll have to come by and taste the seasonal White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake everyone is still raving about!
The Best of the Beach 2016 Awards is an annual review by the Sun News, Myrtle Beach's local newspaper, that features top Grand Strand area businesses and restaurants. This year we are thrilled to have won First Place for Best Place for Brunch. Apparently other people love our oceanfront view just as much as we do because we were ranked among the top 3 for Restaurant with a View. As a restaurant known for it's delicious seafood, we were delighted to be listed in the top 3 for Place for Seafood. So if you haven't already, what better time than now to come check out our brunch with a view!
Each year Grand Strand Magazine, a magazine that features the culture and events of the area, creates a poll for readers to go online and vote for various restaurants in order to organize a "best of" guide for the Grand Strand. With so many excellent restaurants in the running, Sea Captain's House was honored to be one of the top 5 for Best Place for Seafood. We have a passion for serving quality seafood and would love for you to come sample one of our Chef's fresh "catch of the day", shrimp scampi, shrimp and grits, or sautéed crab cakes.
We are flattered and humbled by all these recent awards and recognition. It's always a pleasure to compete amongst local area restaurants because not only does it challenge us to constantly produce new exciting culinary dishes, but it also keeps us focused on keeping our customer service top-notch at the core of everything we do. We look forward to serving you soon and hope you enjoy your dining experience with an oceanfront view!


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Super Tuesday for Hillary and Trump
March 2 , 2016
It was a super duper Tuesday for both Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Both the frontrunners pulled off spectacular victories winning in seven states each.
As the dust settled and the picture became a little clearer, one could easily see that Hillary Clinton had dominated the elections from the Democratic side. She beat Bernie Sanders by 7 to 4. She won the states of Virginia and Georgia by landslide margins. There were some states where polls had projected Clinton to win such as the state of Arkansas where she was the first lady for around 12 years. She also outdid Sanders by winning in southern states where the black voters dominate the southern primaries. Though there are still a few months to go before the November 8 elections but right now Hillary is on a roll.
While Hillary Clinton was winning one state after the other, Donald Trump was too performing the same feat on the Republican side. The republican won seven out of 11, a marvelous feat.
Ted Cruz managed to win just two states – Texas and Oklahoma. But Texas forms a crucial victory as it is not only his home state but a double-digit win has also given him a fraction of the biggest delegate prize of the night. However, as the race is narrowing down it can be seen as Trump vs. Cruz on the Republican side. This is can be seen in a message where Cruz called on the Republicans to unite behind him to stop Trump.
Marco Rubio has only been able to score one victory – Minnesota, while Democrat Bernie Sanders four. However, the Super Tuesday results show that he has not been able to make much in roads with African American voters.


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In case you haven't noticed by the pictures on Instagram, I might have an addiction to buying headbands for Blake. Really, just hair accessories all around…I can't resist. I need ALL the bows! Well..with buying all the bows comes trying to find a place to organize them and in a way that I can actually find them and see them. So I set out to find a solution. First stop, I hit up Hobby Lobby (seriously–just shop there, you'll fall in love with everything). Somehow though I only walked out with the one thing I came for; the ultimate storage box from Creative Options and it just happened to be cute and pink too.
I took it home, put Blake down for her nap and then pulled out every, single, one, of her headbands, hair clips, tiny little hair ties and I let the organizing begin! I got everything in piles of how I wanted them and then pulled out each little plastic container to keep them in their little "groups". During this entire process of finding a solution to keep her hair accessories organized, I set three rules/tips for myself. The organization tips are as follows:
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2. If you take one out, put it back exactly how you found it. Otherwise there's no point in being organized and well, you know how it's going to end…with 50 headbands in a drawer stuffed somewhere.
3. Keep it out of reach. You know what I'm talking about…most of our little babes want to be extra great helpers which can sometimes turn into more of a mess than help. So I store our container in her closet on a shelf only I can reach!
I organized each of my three boxes by elastic headbands, fabric headbands and then clips/rubber bands in the third. Then in the very top part of the container that opens I store our brushes, comb, detangler and a little toy she gets while I do her hair. It's pretty much the perfect set up and I'm obsessed. In fact I pulled it out yesterday and she was so excited. She helped me pull out the little container, grabbed her toy and watched as I picked out her headband.
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Nov 26 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main stock indexes opened flat on Tuesday, after closing at record highs in the previous session, with a handful of retailers reporting mixed results ahead of the latest batch of consumer confidence data.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just 14.28 points, or 0.05%, at the open to 28,080.75, while the S&P 500 opened higher by 1.21 points, or 0.04%, at 3,134.85. The Nasdaq Composite gained 2.91 points, or 0.03%, to 8,635.40 at the opening bell. (Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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We're so proud of our resilient School of Rock cast and crew for pushing through opening weekend despite an overnight break-in at the Casa del Prado Theatre on Friday, which resulted in four stolen guitars.
"I'm proud of the cast for bouncing back and putting on a great show. I spoke with my mom and she helped me put things in perspective. We prayed that the stolen instruments get used for a good cause. I recognize that we maybe have more than others and I hope that whoever has them is able to do some good," said Pita Birkbeck (age 15), one directly affected student.
Oliver Davis (age 12), another student who was impacted by the theft, said "Props to everyone for sticking with this. My teacher said that the show must go on; sometimes you have to be prepared for the worst. And worse things could have happened. No one got hurt. A guitar is a guitar. That can be replaced. You can't replace a person, or their health if they get hurt. We're okay,"
The cast and crew are in good spirits and look forward to a successful closing weekend of shows Nov 1-3.


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Let me begin by saying that I am a tremendous fan of authors Kristin Cast and P.C. Cast. "The Scent of Salt and Sand" is a novella in their new Escaped series. This tale is a continuation of Amber Smoke and Scarlet Rain, the first two novels in the series. I adored this book. Its flows gently along, rather like the ocean, while still having plenty of gasp out loud moments. I loved Melody and Dean, our hero and heroine. Melody is a delight, and Dean is a very intriguing man. They play off each other brilliantly. If it's not obvious, I absolutely loved this book. I will eagerly be anticipating the next book in the Escaped series!
For time beyond measure, the Sirens have been banned to Tartarus. They are not happy, but rarely, they are allowed out in small groups for a little while. Melody is a Siren, and she's torn. She wants to visit the human world, but she's also terrified to, for personal reasons. But it seems her time to go is now. So Melody sets out for the human world, totally unprepared for what's to come. Dean is startled when he sees a beautiful woman floating in the ocean. After diving in to rescue her, he's startled to realize that she doesn't need help. And then she's gone. When he finds her, and discovers her name is Melody, he's lovestruck. For that matter, so is Melody. Yet as a Siren, she's forbidden from loving a human. Can their love survive, or will it condemn them both to death?
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Adding to its ongoing initiatives to promote Madhya Pradesh as a leading tourism destination in the country, the State Tourism Board announced 'Namaste Orchha', a new festival scheduled to be held from March 6-8, 2020, celebrating the cultural landscape of the state in the historic town of Orchha. The festival was announced at a curtain raiser in New Delhi.
The three-day extravaganza in this ancient and quaint town will feature diverse activities of music, art, wellness, travel, nature, adventure, history and culture. These activities would be led by experts in their respective fields with participants comprising invited delegates. An immersive visual spectacle of MahaAarti will be curated at the banks of river Betwa. Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Shubha Mudgal, Music composer-singer Clinton Cerejo, designer AnupamaaDayal, the pioneers of fusion rock Indian Ocean, renowned sculptor and nail art painter Wajid Khan are some of the artists who will create engaging experiences for the audiences at the festival.
The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has recently won 10 National Awards and the state has also been listed among the top three 'Best Value Destination' of the world by Lonely Planet. The Madhya Pradesh Government has identified tourism as one of the leading sectors for development and aims to promote MP as an attractive destination for both domestic and international travellers. There is a sustained focus on infrastructure development, restoration of heritage sites, development of natural reserves and biodiversity, promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism as well as rural tourism.
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Secretary Tourism, Govt of Madhya Pradesh and Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board said, "Madhya Pradesh is among the most exciting tourist destination in the country and has immense potential to grow inbound tourism. Under the vision of the Honourable Chief Minister, tourism has been identified as a key focus area. We are creating new opportunities and initiatives to promote the state and its rich cultural, natural and architectural heritage and its traditions and history. This festival will find a place of pride in the lives of the local populace of Orchha, sharing their home and heart with visitors. It will also bring the very best of Madhya Pradesh together in a meaningful celebration."
There will also be 'gram' and 'farm' stays to promote rural entrepreneurship; workshops and site-visits for photography, film-making, performing arts; exhibitions showcasing the state's handicraft heritage and legacies, sustainable fashion and design presentations in collaboration with master-craftsmen and well known global-local brands. It will also offer opportunity for local businesses to expand tourism offerings and weddings industries to exploit the yet untapped potential in the state.
Yasmin Kidwai, Festival Director and Curator, Director of Spring Box Films said, "Orchha is a hidden gem in Madhya Pradesh and thrives on its celebrated heritage, natural beauty, culture and creativity. Our thought is to create an annual event in the cultural calendar of Madhya Pradesh that will help to discover this fascinating place and bring in the confluence of ideas and creative collaborations."
Just under 500 kms from Delhi, Orchha is a perfect weekend getaway as it is easily accessible from the national capital via road (approx. 8 hours), by train up to Jhansi Junction (approx. 5-6 hours including a 30-minute drive from Jhansi to Orchha) and by air up to Gwalior (approx. 4 hours including a 3-hour drive from Gwalior to Orchha).
The Orchha Fort Complex hosts the legendary and unique Ram Raja Temple, built in honour of Lord Ram and is the only place where he is worshipped both as a god and as a king. There is the imposing Chaturbhuj Temple, with a blend of temple, fort and palace architectural features, the royal palaces- Raja Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, which is now converted into a heritage hotel; the Jahangir Mahal built by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo in honour of a visit by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir; and the PhoolBagh, an architectural marvel built for natural cooling through a water ventilation system. Numerous cenotaphs or chhatris, constructed in honour of various erstwhile rulers of the city, dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river.
The rich and unfettered natural resources, biodiversity and pristine landscape are also an unparalleled attraction for nature and adventure lovers to explore Orchha. From guided tours of the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary to adventure sports along the Betwa river, picturesque natural beauty to an experience of rural life, there's something for every traveller to take home.


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Dharamji, child-like always: Hema MaliniEntertainment December 9, 2013 No Comments on Dharamji, child-like always: Hema Malini 15
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini, who has been married to Dharmendra for over three decades, says he is still "child-like".
At his 78th birthday Sunday, the actor was excitedly waiting for his gift from Hema.
"Age does not matter. One has to be child-like always, like Dharamji, who was so excited to receive a gift from me for his birthday last evening," tweeted Hema, who worked with him in hits like "Seeta Aur Geeta" and "Sholay".
Hema and Dharmendra got married in 1979 and have two daughters – Esha and Ahana.
Dharmendra is known for his work in movies like "Phool Aur Patthar", "Sholay", "Seeta Aur Geeta" and "Chupke Chupke".
In recent times, the actor starred alongside his sons – Sunny and Bobby Deol – in "Apne", "Yamla Pagla Deewana" and "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2".


text: 'White Sails' by Archie Pilcher, Age 12 Years White sails as white as snow. Sailors dancing and prancing round and round. Fireworks flashing and crashing in the air. Birds going higher so they don't catch on fire. There stands tall ships as tall as the sky. Then they all start to wave good bye.


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key advantages
- High inspection capacity/short inspection period.
- Coated tank floors can be inspected.
- Automatic feature sizing and discrimination between internal and external features.
- Steerable in any direction, the TBIT can inspect the annular plates and areas close to the plate welds.
- High sensitivity to corrosion and low sensitivity to debris.
- Online data evaluation provides minute information about tank floor condition.
- Low profile tool design, enables remote controlled inspection of areas underneath heating coils and piping.
The Solution
ROSEN's TBIT uses a combination of Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) technology to detect and size corrosion defects and Eddy Current (EC) technology to determines the precise location of the defects – and, notably, whether they are on top or the bottom of the steel plates.
EC also provides information about the lift-off between the sensors and the steel plate. This makes it possible to distinguish corrosion from general debris and to inspect coated steel plates and surfaces in poor condition without the need for grit blasting.
TBIT is suitable for use in restricted areas, under pipes, heating coils, close to plate welds and annular plates. With a single TBIT up to 850 m2 of tank bottom can be inspected per day.
Data collected during the inspection process is integrated with a database containing detailed tank information and presented as both a hard-copy report and by means of our software, "ROSOFT for Tanks". The Inspection data is assessed on-site with a report available immediately after the inspection is complete.
"ROSOFT for Tanks" is a versatile data management and viewing platform leading the operator through the entire maintenance process from inspection to assessment and repair planning. In addition, ROSOFT can be used to integrate inspection data from a range of inspection sources.


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"Now to start off, dabble your eyes with optimism. It's all about your perspective on the world."
Whether you want the perfect, sun-kissed blush or super sharp winged eyeliner, we can guarantee that there's a makeup tutorial on YouTube for you. But a guide to getting truly ready, beneath all those the cosmetics, to take on the world outside? That's a little trickier to find.
Luckily, YouTuber Anna Akana is here with a new way of putting your face on -- your game face, that is.
There is a lot of focus on how women look, and although putting on makeup can be an empowering act, it's important that we don't stop or start there. Getting ready starts from the inside out, and Akana reminds us where in our lives we should have a light touch, and where to apply a little extra.
As Akana writes in the video's description, "The power of makeup is incredible, but the power of you is cray cray."


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You can read about my view on a variety of policy issues here. Posts are organised in date order, so if an issue is current then you're more likely to find it at the top. Or you can search using subject areas.
Sanitary Products
I fully support the removal of VAT on sanitary products.
Having a period is a completely natural process and the buying of sanitary products is a basic necessity, not a luxury.Read more
Universal Credit
The Government should stop the rollout of Universal Credit and fix the problems that it is causing in the real world.Read more
Unpaid Trial Shifts
The use of unpaid trial shifts by large companies is a practice that is open to exploitation by unscrupulous employers. These trials are particularly used to employ young people who can feel pressured into accepting these kinds of practices.Read more
Votes at 16
We should give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote. In the case of the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, the reduction in the voting age to 16 enabled a generation of young people to become politically engaged and have their say on their country's constitutional future.Read more
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
I firmly believe that the sale of arms internationally should only take place under a robust licencing framework. This should track the eventual destination of arms to the end user and ensure that weapons do not end up in the hands of rogue states or terrorist groups. In my opinion, the UK Government's current policy on arms export controls adequately provides this framework.Read more
I believe that we should endeavour to make all workplaces breastfeeding-friendly and support local health services to become baby friendly.
No parent should feel stigmatised for breastfeeding, and we should be more accepting of such a normal act in the workplace.Read more
Animal cruelty offences
The current sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences are too lenient and not currently in line with those in other countries. We need to be clear that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by raising the maximum sentence for these appalling crimes.Read more
European Union: Brexit & Article 50
I will be voting to trigger Article 50 when the vote comes before Parliament. People in my constituency voted to leave the European Union and I will respect that verdict. Whilst I welcome the fact that Parliament will be properly scrutinising the Brexit negotiation process, I will not be attempting to overturn the result of the referendum.Read more
Social Security & Pensions: The WASPI Campaign
The WASPI campaign was set up in response to the Government's proposed changes to the state pension age for women. Because of those changes, many women born in the 1950s will find themselves significantly worse off unless transitional arrangements are put in place to support them.Read more


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BlackBerry maker Research in Motion could be targeted by Cisco in a mergers and acquisitions deal, an analyst has claimed.
Phillip Huang, an analyst at UBS, has claimed that the BlackBerry maker could be targeted for takeover by the enterprise networking giant in the near future.
RIM, which is struggling to stave-off competition from Apple and Google's Android OS, has been subjected to several takeover rumours from a list of potential buyers, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and IBM.
The analyst wrote in a research note: "Though we see RIM facing many challenges, we see timing of (the) impact of some as overstated and believe material share devaluation from current levels make RIM a potential M & A (merger and acquisition) target."
One of the most prominent reasons being cited for a possible takeover move from Cisco is that the company shares a lot of synergies with RIM.
Cisco can integrate front facing cameras to BlackBerry devices for enterprise video conferencing and add its video editing software to RIM's desktop management software tools as well.


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You have to understand how real estate functions if you want to become a successful investor. Often, those who do not find success in real estate do not have this knowledge. Fortunately, the advice in this article will help you get started. Keep reading to find out some helpful real estate investment tips.
When you have decided to invest in real estate, form an LLC or a similar entity. This helps protect your investments. Additionally, you'll be able to take advantage of some tax benefits.
Never purchase a property without an inspection. Sellers may even cover the inspection costs, but always choose an independent inspector. Always use a neutral party, or a trusted person.
When negotiations are underway, listen more often than you speak. You will be surprised to see how frequently people end up negotiating against themselves when they talk a lot. As well, by listening, you'll be more apt to catch the exact right positioning that you need to get the price that you want.
If you buy a property and you intend to rent it out, be sure to choose your tenants wisely. The individual should be able to pay both the first months rent and a deposit ahead of time. If they can't get the cash, they may not be able to pay the rent. Pass them up for somebody else instead.
Think of how quickly the property can be rented when projecting the home's value. This will give you a lot of extra money. When you are ready to finally sell the property, you can realize a much greater return on your investment.
When buying a property for investment purposes, it makes sense to affiliate yourself with a good handyman. If you don't, costly repairs may have a negative impact on your cash flow. A great handyman will always be available for you, even during an emergency.
Learn about any neighborhood you are interested in investing in. In real estate, location is everything. This applies to special attributes the property might have or zoning laws that apply. Talk to neighbors and get a feel for the area.
Learn to get along with others. Team up with other investors instead of seeing them as your competitors. This way, you have a chance to share client lists and other resources and pool all of your property offers. You'll keep your customers satisfied and build up a larger clientele by cooperating with one another. This can only help with your reputation.
Stick with a single property. You may be tempted to buy several pieces of property at the same time, but if you are a novice, this would not be advisable. Instead, you should begin by getting a single property and then give yourself time to figure out how to invest well. Eventually you'll be happy you started small.
As you can now see, anyone can invest wisely in real estate. Always remember these tips, and search for new information so that you can realize success. The more knowledge you have about this, the better profits you will receive when you invest in real estate.


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You may remember Deanna (Pappas) Stagliano as 'The Bachelorette' on Season 4, but she has since moved on from handing out roses and is now a wife and mother to a beautiful 1 year old daughter named Addison. We are privileged to have Deanna on the blog today as she shares some insights and must haves for pregnancy and raising a 1 year old with her husband, Stephen.
You first appeared on 'The Bachelor' on Season 11 before becoming 'The Bachelorette'. How has life been since the show and now as a new mom?
Life after The Bachelor and The Bachelorette seemed like such a long road at times! So many ups and downs and it was definitely hard at times and such a good learning experience. I am so unbelievably happy now and so grateful for Stephen and Addison. Stephen has changed me and made me a better woman and we are both so blessed to have Addison. She is such a happy little girl! Always smiling and such a joy to be around! We are truly blessed. I love being a mother and I love sharing every day with Addison. She has filled my heart beyond belief. I never knew a love this great!!
Did your experience on the show teach you anything about life or yourself that you would now use as a mother?
The show taught me so much. I don't think I realized how much at the time. Even my breakup and my experiences after filming was done. My breakup was so public and Jesse was so forthcoming with details that I felt so betrayed. More so than I have by any man. Even Brad Womack. HA! In the end, it all taught me what was important in my life. My priorities were so out of whack and I didn't even realize it. It was a tough lesson to learn but one I think The Lord was trying to teach me. Had I met Stephen earlier in my life, I would not have been a good wife for him because I wasn't ready. Let alone a mother to Addison. With these tough lessons and all I have experienced, it has taught me patience and to be grateful…even for the little things as well as trials in my life. Things seem to be simpler. Which I appreciate.
Your beautiful daughter Addison just turned 1 years old! How was the first year for you and your husband Stephen, any advice you would give to new mothers?
Honestly, Addison's first year was so wonderful. Our pictures are not a lie. She really is the happiest baby! Full of smiles and such joy. She is such a good sleeper. Seriously, 12 hours a night since she was 6 weeks old. She still naps flawlessly twice a day for a couple hours… which I am thankful for! She is a good eater and tries everything. She especially loves avocados! This girl can eat a whole avocado in one sitting! Stephen and I are so happy with our little girl. We never knew life could be this great.
3 items you couldn't live without during pregnancy?
My pregnancy was rather enjoyable as well. The three things I couldn't live without were Poptarts, pre-natal massages… and my Bump Nest pregnancy pillow. It changed my life! I seriously suggest every expecting mother invests in a good one because sleeping is hard enough as it is when you are pregnant!
3 items you can't live without now having a toddler in the house?
Addison is on the move now! She started walking a couple weeks ago. We love a good sippy cup! She loves to throw them around so I need a good one that doesn't leak. We love our Munchkin and Zoli Sippy cups! Not only do they not leak, they are easy for Addison to drink out of! We also cannot live without teething rings! Addison still has not cut a single tooth. We are thankful for the cold rings she can chew on and the mesh one we can stuff with frozen fruit. It is definitely helping to soothe those sore gums. Lastly, good shoes! Since Addison is now walking, good shoes are a must! The soles are helping her to keep her balance as she tears down our hardwood floors! We love Stride Rite shoes!!
Were there any surprises with parenthood that you weren't expecting at first? How did you prepare for Addison's birth?
I was very surprised at how easy it was to transition to motherhood. I think it is something that one cannot understand until they have a child of their own. It is definitely hard at times and I am thankful for my dear friends who answer my texts at all hours of the night, but it is a learning experience. I do not do everything right. I am still figuring out what works for me, Addison, and our family. She is changing every day so I am learning to adapt to all the new things. I did read a few books before Addison was born. I wish I had more time to read now. Google will have to do for the time being.
Are there any fun play day activities or places you like to take Addison that may give new mother's some fresh ideas.
Stephen and I just bought our first home together. It is so nice not to be cramped in an apartment anymore! I love to switch things up with Addison! Instead of having lunch inside, I love to put a blanket in the backyard and have a picnic with her! She seems to be s happy playing in our backyard in the sunshine and I love nothing more than to watch her doing so.
How do you find alone time with Stephen and keep your relationship strong?
We actually live about 15 minutes from Stephen's mom and dad. They are very generous grandparents and love to come visit Addison during the week. Which allows me time to go to the gym, grocery shopping, or even have lunch with my girlfriends!! My father also comes to visit very often! Uncle Mike and Aunt Emily are really good babysitters as well!
We just adore all of your photos of Addison on Instagram. Are you planning on having any more kids to add to the mix?
We definitely want more children… andsoon! I would love for Addison to have siblings very close in age. I would love to have 3 kids so we will see what happens!
Thank you Deanna for all of your fun answers and taking the time to share more about Addison and motherhood! You can follow Deanna on Instagram @DeannaStag


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I'm just going to be upfront: 2019 was really hard. Still, it was a big year with a lot of stellar media and some major changes — so here's a rundown.Read More
2018: Tired, Wired & Ready
As per tradition, I've got a few photos and some picks for my favorite 2018 media, including books, comics, music, TV and movies!Read More
2017: Keep Fucking Going
2017 was hell, but it was also one of the best, most productive, most healing years of my life. Let me tell you why (and give you some media recs, too).Read More
In 2016…
I recently did a Tumblr meme where I shared six of my best selfies from 2016 and realized, as I searched through my photos, that although this year has been honestly horrible in a lot of Big Picture ways, on a personal level, it's been pretty fantastic. I've done so much in 2016, most of it…Read More
In 2015…
Before we even jump into this post, I have to point something out. Since I started this blog in August 2012, I've tried hard to post consistently but never really managed it… until this year. In 2015, despite not posting nearly as often as I wanted, I still managed to make at least one post…Read More


text: This morning we will deliver from Dr. Cornel West's book Hope on a Tightrope the chapter on FAMILY. It seems that as our black communities have crumbled the sense of family has been torn asunder as well. Yet we must engage and re-engage the necessary elements to re-develop the sense of family in our communities across Black America. We will not win this struggle for completeness without a return to the strong foundations of securing black families.


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Yep, you read that right. Hanger is real, and you can bet that we Filipinos are practically programmed to avoid it.
You see, in our country, it's normal to chow down five times a day. At least.
Apart from the usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we also like to have our morning and afternoon snacks. Here, coffee breaks go beyond a hastily-prepared cup of joe that you swig in ten minutes. Merienda involves a couple of pastries from the nearby panaderia at the very least, and when someone in the office has their birthday, well, that's when the pancit, pizza, and cake are rolled out, even if it's hours before dinnertime.
Constant snacking is certainly fun, but it's not always healthy. The excessive consumption of salty potato chips or sugary cupcakes can not only make you feel bloated, but it can also lead to serious health problems like hypertension or high blood pressure if left unchecked down the line.
Thankfully, there are some pretty delicious yet far more nutritious alternatives that you can turn to the next time you're feeling peckish:
1. Pistachio nuts.
These aren't just fun to crack open and eat, they're also high in good fats like mono and polyunsaturated ones. These, along with the fiber and plant protein found in pistachio nuts, can help keep you feeling full much longer.
As another bonus, the effort it takes to eat pistachio nuts helps you eat less, specifically by about 40% more. How? Well, it takes a while for the stomach to send signals to the brain that it's already full. Having to tap or pry open the nut's shells makes up for that delay, thus preventing you from overeating. Pretty nifty, huh?
2. Raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, and other nuts.
Okay, so nuts are high in calories, but as with the previous examples, these are derived from good fats and are accompanied by nutrients like magnesium and iron. Pumpkin seeds, for instance, happen to be chock-full of nutrients like zinc, which greatly aids digestion.
But why you should you opt for raw nuts over their processed counterparts? This is because heating them up destroys much of their nutritious enzymes, thus resulting in a lot of empty calories.
3. Canned pulses.
What on Earth are pulses? Worry not, it's just a fancy term for the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Chickpeas, lentils, and black beans are all good examples of pulses. (There we go, we've just managed to use our shiny new word in a sentence.)
Not a fan of eating these straight out of the can or jar? Stir-frying them with some olives, capers, and black pepper and then serving the lot over some brown rice works just fine too.
4. Cauli-"rice."
If you really want to cut the rice in your diet, making a dupe using cauliflower would be a great idea.
Making cauliflower rice is pretty straightforward. You take a fresh head of this white cruciferous vegetable and run it through either a box grater or a food processor, depending on how fine you want your "grains" to be.
After that, you can prepare the "rice" however you prefer: boiling, sauteeing, or even as the stuffing in burritos for a guilt-free snack.
5. Greek yogurt with fruit.
Yogurt has got to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world, if only because it tastes good, is readily available, and is packed with protein and fiber to keep you energized throughout the day.
Lots of commercially-made yogurt are spiked with sugar to make it more palatable, but genuine Greek yogurt generally isn't. So, if you're in a rush, grabbing a cup with your favorite fruits is a great option for healthy snacking.
6. Wholegrain carbs.
Sometimes, you need something to munch on for added energy right before you proceed to your work-out.
A slice of wholegrain toast or a whole-wheat bagel happens to be what sports dietitians themselves reach for before killing it at the gym. Wholegrain bread or crackers are a cinch to eat and digest, and when topped with a little honey or some pure maple syrup, provide fuel and stamina for the body.
7. Dried seaweed.
Nori sheets aren't just for sushi rolls; they're pretty awesome on their own too.
Seaweeds are loaded with vitamin B-12 and iodine, which keeps your brain and nervous system in tip-top shape. Its umami flavor and crumbly texture might be an acquired taste, but it is a strategic trade for the usual bag of potato chips since it has less sodium and more fiber.
We all need to be a bit more mindful about what we put into our bodies, especially since you can't exactly outrun your fork, metaphorically speaking.
Still, that doesn't mean we have to deprive ourselves. There's nothing wrong with indulging in something sugary or salty every once in a while….so long as we make healthier choices every other time.


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I am speculating what we could additions we will see in pixelmator pro till the end of this year?
I think sidecar, Mac Pro and compatibility of Mac OS is certain.
I reckon a detachable toolpalate and external display make sense of sidecar is coming. That would sparkle it up.
Some improvements in terms of usability make sense, like a multiple colour replace feature and noise cancelling.
I reckon layer adjustment and better vector tools, maybe too.
Things like type on text, soft proofing and a history tool are more likely next year.
What do you think?
What do you expect from pix pro this year?
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"Kitty Cat Butt! Butt!"
Oh no…. all my cards have been changed to kitty butts, the card pile is 65% chance of exploding Kitten, and I have no idea which one is my defuse Kitten Banjo card.. what am i going to do? Take a deep breath and draw….
EXPLODING KITTEN!!!!!!! (killer SCREAM music) *BOOM*
This is a situation that is all too common while playing the Exploding Kittens game app. This app is developed from one of the most successful Kickstarters of all time, the Exploding Kittens card game, featuring the artwork of the mind behind the website The Oatmeal.
If you have never played the card game before, there is a handy tutorial option on the main screen and a well illustrated slideshow like guide to gameplay is displayed. Though, there really isn't too much to this game to learn so why not skip the tutorial and learn as you go???
The game is similar to a Russian Roulette wherein you draw cards one at a time until you draw an Exploding Kitten, explode and lose.
Every time a player picks up a card, the pile counter starts to steam a bit, increasing the percentage of the kitten meter. Card drawing continues until only one player remains and as players explode, there are less cards in the deck so essentially higher chance of Exploding Kitten. A player can play as many or few cards as they please to shake up the game and try to cause the other players to explode first, but must end their turn by drawing a card.
Most important start to the game is setting up your unique identification during the game. You can edit and name yourself whatever you wish (otherwise you will be called Your Name Here) and select from a variety of avatar pictures, which range from simple kittens to crazy looking food items or insane animals. (I'm Crimson with the crazy bacon avatar if you ever play). Already too much fun to handle…!
The game allows you to play either private locally with friends or play with complete strangers on a public game server. Either way, takes the fun out of watching them freak out when the cards are not in their favour.
With the download of the game, you have the availability of the Core Deck (up to 52 cards) and this is the standard deck used in the Exploding Kittens game.
The card types found in the deck are:
- Defuse: allows player to continue playing after drawing an Exploding Kitten
- Exploding Kitten: a player has a set 30 seconds to use a Defuse card or they will "explode" and lose. If a Defuse card is used, this card is discarded and the Exploding Kitten is placed back in the deck in a place only determined by the player who Defused.
- See The Future: allows the player to see the a specific number of cards in the deck based on the multiplier on the card (x1, x2 or x3)
- Steal A Card: another player must give the player a card from their hand
- Skip: the player ends turn without drawing a card
- Shuffle: the player shuffles the deck
You also can purchase the Party Pack Expansion from the app store and play with a more advanced deck. There are a few extra card types found in this deck, which are:
- Slap: the player ends their turn and forces another player to take any turns they have plus one more. This can get a bit of of hand as some slap cards are for one, two or three slaps each and someone can end up having 10 turns for example….better have lots of defuse cards!!!
- Reverse: reverses the play direction and the player skips having to draw a card
- Draw From The Bottom: player draws from the bottom of the deck and immediately ends their turn.
- Annoy: makes two random cards on another players hand unplayable until they draw a card by tossing kitty puke on the cards.
- Alter the Future: where you can see many cards into the deck and thus know what cards are coming and be able to change order and potentially avoid exploding kittens.
- Blind: transforms all the cards on another players hand into cat butts until they draw a card (Kitty Cat Butt! Butt!)
- Fake Shuffle: other players visually think the deck was shuffled, but it wasn't.
- Kitten Role Call: draws all the Exploding Kitten cards to the top of the deck
The cards are hilariously drawn out and named. For example, Defuse Cards are things such as Laser Pointer or Kitten Banjo…. or the Slap Cards are Kitten Paws…. or the Steal a Cards are things like Kitten Taco or Catermelon.
Whichever deck you choose, the enjoyment of the game is the same. Its all in the luck of the cards!!
There isn't a leader board to compare players or place in the game to tell you your stats of wins to loses, so it lacks a bit of the bragging rights that some of the gamer's out there strive to achieve.
Even though I have never played the card game, I have had endless amount of enjoyment playing this game on both my iPhone and iPad. Though the gameplay itself is very simplistic, you cannot take a long time to make your moves (or risk exploding) nor can you play without using some logical strategics. Playing a Slap, Annoy or Blind against another player can sometimes come back to bite you, when they play the cards back at you and this usually happens when the Percentage of Kitten Card meter is running high…. and you have no option but to pick up a card. The game is designed to be as simple as the card game, and is understandable by even the shortest of attention spans. The game makes for endless entertainment, whether it be a quick local match or a whole afternoon battle with strangers.
Download the game on the app store and watch out for those Exploding Kittens!!! *meow*
Note: There is a download available on the Android platform now and the game allows for cross-platform play on mobile devices.


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I get some of the images that I post on my blog by searching the internet.
This one, for example:
I know, I know, I SHOULD have taken a quick snap of him the last time he was over for dinner... But we got to discussing world domination and alien species subjugation and it just slipped my mind... Of course, I thought of it about half an hour after he left! :(
I do try to take as many of my own pictures as possible AND I don't use any pictures if the web site says anywhere that they are copyright protected AND I don't collect any revenue from this blog (no ads or anything), but, still, I imagine that this practice is not fully "kosher".
I'm wondering if there is some better way to go...