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Protecting Data in the CloudBy CIOAdvisor Apac | Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The increasing adoption of cloud technology has given rise to a plethora of security concerns. As several organizations store critical business information on the cloud, protecting that information from theft and data leakage becomes imperative. To protect the data from a security breach, most often than not data stored in the cloud is encrypted and would need an encryption key to unlock and access the information.
But who owns the key? The data can be stored either by the service provider or by individual users. Mostly, the cloud service provider has the key, allowing their systems to access and process user data. These services also access the key when a user logs in with a password, unlocking the data so the person can use it.
To maximize cloud storage security, most of the organizations are encrypting the data using their own encryption software before uploading it to the cloud. Subsequently, they upload the encoded file to the cloud. In order to get access to the file again, they will log in to the service, download it and decrypt it themselves. Another way to protect data against cybersecurity breach is to use authenticated encryption. This approach stores encrypted file, coupled with additional metadata that allows a user to detect whether the file has been modified since it was created.
Therefore, for those professionals who do not want to program their own tools, they have two choices: Identify authentic cloud storage service and download software that is open-source and has been well tested by independent security researchers. Or enterprises can leverage trusted open-source encryption software to encrypt their data before uploading it to the cloud; these are available for all operating systems and are generally free or very low-cost.

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Vaping is not harmless. That's the message the U.S. Surgeon General wants to get across with a recent warning that teen vaping has become a health epidemic.
E-cigarettes are devices that vaporize liquids. The devices hold chemicals and flavors, including kid-friendly flavors like types of candy and fruit. And most contain liquid nicotine. The user inhales the vaporized mist.
They've become very popular with young people. Vaping by high school students grew 78 percent between 2017 and 2018. In 2018, 1 in 5 high school students used e-cigarettes. And vaping by middle school students increased by 50 percent during the same period.
But many young people don't know the risks they're taking, according to Yale Medicine. They don't think vaping is harmful, even though e-cigarettes contain nicotine, the same addictive drug that's in regular cigarettes. Studies show that most teens have no idea what's in e-cigarettes.
To make matters worse, once they start using the products, some reports suggest they may also be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes.
Sales of e-cigarettes began in 2007. Since 2014, they have been the most common tobacco product used by U.S. youth, while their use of traditional cigarettes has declined.
Although e-cigarettes aren't as harmful as regular cigarettes, they are far from harmless. "Any e-cigarette use among young people is unsafe, even if they do not progress to future cigarette smoking," says the Surgeon General.
Hidden Danger
E-cigarettes look high tech, so some teens don't even think of them as cigarettes. They come in many shapes and sizes that don't look like traditional cigarettes, and they're easy to hide. Some look like a USB flash drive or other small shape. And they don't burn, they have little smoke, and they don't have a strong smell. Some teens even use the gadgets during classes without teachers noticing.
Many teens use one trendy device called JUUL (pronounced "jewel"), says the report from the Surgeon General. One cartridge for the device has as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers facts on the dangers of JUUL and other e-cigarettes.
Nicotine is a strongly addictive substance. Using it at a younger age makes it more likely someone will become addicted to it. That's because use at a young age changes the brain. And nicotine has been shown to harm the growing adolescent brain. It can cause learning, memory and attention problems.
Nicotine also has other health risks. It affects the brain, nervous system and heart. It can raise blood pressure and heart rate. A large dose can cause an abnormal heart rate. After nicotine wears off, the body starts to crave it. Users say they feel tired, angry or sad. Over time, nicotine use can lead to serious health problems, including stomach ulcers and blood clots.
Parents Can Help
Parents can play a vital role in helping stop the epidemic by:
- Learning about the many types and shapes of e-cigarettes.
- Talking to your kids about the dangers of vaping and being open to their questions.
- Having your child's doctor talk to them about the danger.
- Learning about tobacco-free rules at school.
- Not using tobacco products yourself.
- Banning tobacco from your home and car.
If you want to help your teen stop vaping, TeensHealth suggests using the same steps for quitting e-cigarettes as for stopping tobacco use. Encourage your teen to try these tips:
- Plan to stop. Set a date.
- Put off giving in. When you have a craving, telling yourself to wait is easier than telling yourself no.
- Write down why you want to quit. You'll have more money, you will feel better and so on. Remember these reasons when you have a craving.
- Ask for help. Support can make a difference. There are even online support groups.
- Be easy on yourself. Give yourself praise each time you skip using the e-cigs.
Help your teens stop before they start.
You can help your teen avoid using e-cigarettes. Many teens don't even know they're harmful, so start by talking to your kids about the dangers. Start the discussion young; 1 in 20 middle school students has already started vaping. And be sure to set a good example by avoiding e-cigarettes and tobacco products yourself. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a detailed tip sheet to help.
Sources: The E-cigarette Epidemic Among Youth, U.S. Surgeon General, 2018; Researchers Explore Health Effects of E-Cigarettes, U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2018; Your Teen Is Underestimating the Health Risks of Vaping, Yale Medicine, 2018; JUULING: Get the Facts, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018; Vaping: What You Need to Know, TeensHealth.org, 2019; Quick Facts on the Risks of E-Cigarettes for Kids, Teens and Young Adults, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018


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Something for the weekend. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Not period music of course, but few songs better evoke the despair of Confederates in the aftermath of defeat. The above version is the original one sung by The Band. Here is the version that became the signature song of Joan Baez.
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
3 Responses to The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
In a somewhat condescending tone Baez says the audience should sing along with the na na nas- it's not that difficult. I would have been like WTH? Apparently the audience felt the same because they didn't participate. I wonder if the NVA sang along for her…
Ms, Baez sings well, a great technical perforamce. But I never could beleive her as the voice of a confederate. A strong point to the other video and gorup is that it feels as a confederate voice.
I couldn't bother with Ms. Baez, but that first video.
Thanks for making me cry.
The South will rise again (for states' rights only not also to enslave anyone this time).


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Pet owners are being urged to 'paws for thought' and make sure their cats and dogs are safe this winter.
As temperatures start to drop, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are warning pet owners about hidden and potentially fatal hazards.
During the winter your pets can be affected by the cold and get ill. To avoid this walk dogs for less time but more often when temperatures drop, and consider putting a dog coat on old dogs or those with thin fur to keep them warm. Keep older cats inside when the weather gets very bad and make sure that even healthy cats are able to access shelter and warmth.
Do not to bathe your dog or cat too often over the winter months - unless they've rolled in something unbearable! If you do, make sure it's with warm water and that they are dried thoroughly to prevent them getting cold and becoming ill.
When walking your dog in ice and snowy conditions, do not let it off the lead and avoid walking in areas where ponds or lakes may have frozen over - animals often don't understand the difference between solid ground and ice and can fall through. In this situation vets urge owners not to go in after their pet as although distressing, it is never worth risking your own life as well as your dog's.
Sean Wensley, President of the British Veterinary Association said: "Each season brings its own set of hazards and winter is no different, so we ask owners to make sure their animals are kept safe and warm over the winter months. Simple things like leaving your dog sat on the cold ground outside a shop whilst you pop in or putting your cat out all night can cause it to get chilled and suffer from a range of illnesses. If you notice your animal shivering due to the weather then it's time to get them warm again."
Ross Allen, spokesperson for the British Small Animal Veterinary Association said: "Give paws a thought – when it gets cold many of us use de-icer, which often leaks onto the ground– this can prove deadly to pets, so it is worth wiping down their legs and paws after being outside. Extreme cold, as well as salt and grit used on the road, can irritate your pet too so when you wipe paws also check for cracks and bleeding. The cold can also worsen some established conditions, such as arthritis. If you've not had your annual check-up with your vet, this is a good time of year to schedule a visit."


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There are some exciting business opportunities in Murray County: Profitable businesses for sale and great spaces in which to start a new business or locate your existing business!
Businesses for sale:
- Country Host, 3020 20th Street, Slayton. View real estate listing.
Commercial buildings for sale:
- 110 Mill Street, Currie: 2,514 sq. ft. 2-story brick building. Great location on Currie's main thoroughfare – on the way to Lake Shetek State Park! View real estate listing.
- 333 Park Avenue SW, Avoca: 40×110 metal building with 2 overhead doors, 3,932 sq. ft. shop area, 18×26 1 BR, 1 BA apartment, and a 16×22 office located on 2 acres just off of US Highway 59 in Avoca. View real estate listing.
- 310 Parnell Street, Iona: 36×18 garage with doors large garage doors on each end and a 10×12 addition. View real estate listing.
Office buildings for sale:
- 106 2nd St NW, Fulda: 2,100 sq. ft. ideal office space in downtown Fulda with reception area, offices, break room, and 2 bathrooms. View real estate listing.
Retail space for sale/lease:
- 2645 Broadway Avenue, Slayton: The "Silverberg Building". 50′ x 100′ two story brick building with full basement. Main floor is renovated and updated. View details.
Office space to rent/lease:
- 106 2nd St NW, Fulda: 2,100 sq. ft. ideal office space in downtown Fulda with reception area, offices, break room, and 2 bathrooms. View real estate listing.
- 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton: Suite of offices available for lease in professional building. Includes two private offices, one of which can accommodate up to three people, and a six-station call center area. Other spaces and configurations are available and access to some office equipment and support staff may be available as well. Contact Jay Trusty (507-836-8547) for details.
- 2314 26th Street in Slayton. Call Connie Winter for details: 507-836-6355.
- 2500 Maple Avenue in Slayton. Call Marilyn Carlson for details: 507-360-9721.
- Diversify your farm business through agritourism by establishing a "Farmstay". A farmstay is lodging available to paying guests on a working farm. View Farmstay manual.
Vacation Home Rentals:
- If you've ever considered out renting out your home or a portion of your home via Airbnb, VRBO, or another short-term rental service, take a look at these tips provided by Explore Minnesota. And be sure to check with your local zoning authorities, too!
For information on additional Commercial Land, Buildings, and Business Opportunities, including turnkey businesses for sale – OR – if you have commercial property or a business available for sale, contact the Murray County Economic Development office at 507-836-6023 or email@example.com – AND/OR – contact a Murray County Real Estate Agent.


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Sometimes, after going out on a date, you don't receive the phone call you've been expecting. There are some possible reasons why he hasn't called, though. These examples can give you a hand.
Why Hasn't He Called Me?
Here's a question that has been on your mind at least once. A possible answer to this might be that your date is busy. Certain guys can have very chaotic lives, where their schedule is loaded. Perhaps he has been very busy at work or maybe he's also taking extra courses as he's looking for a promotion this year. And when he finishes his work, he might find it too late to call. So, a packed schedule can be a good reason for which he hasn't called you yet.
Why a Guy Hasn't Called After a First Date: He Doesn't Want to Rush Things
If a guy hasn't called after a first date, it might be because he's afraid that things are going too fast and he doesn't want to rush into things. Just think about it: have you already started to talk about a future together after your first date? In that case, your guy might be a little overwhelmed with the idea and he doesn't want you to think that you're into a relationship, at least not just yet. Instead, he'll probably feel the need to push the brakes and wait to see how things evolve from now on.
Good Reason Why He Hasn't Called: He Doesn't Want to Seem Desperate
Although it might seem a bit surprising, this can also be a good reason why he hasn't called. Sometimes, a man can also play hard to get, and by not calling you, he might want to see if you're willing to make the first move. He can also want to see how much time you're willing to wait until you see each other again. So, you should also have this suggestion in mind next time you're confronted with this type of situation.
Why He Hasn't Called in a Week: He's Not that Interested
Are you wondering why he hasn't called in a week? Here's another possible answer: he might not be that interested in a relationship at the moment. Perhaps he isn't prepared to commit right away because he has gone through a recent breakup. Or perhaps he isn't ready to give up his freedom. So, it would be best to wait and see whether he decides to call or not.
Reasons Why He Hasn't Called: He's Waiting for You to Call
Consider this scenario: you've already been on a date together and before it ended, you told him that you'd call soon. This might also be one of those reasons why he hasn't called yet. Perhaps he waits for you to follow up on your word. So, if this scenario sounds familiar, you should pick up your phone and dial his number. He'll probably be very happy that you've called and who knows, you might get to go out on a future date really soon.
Possible Reason Why He Hasn't Called You: He's in a Relationship
Unfortunately, this can also be a possible reason why he hasn't called you. Perhaps the guy you've been going out with was just seeing someone else and since then, things have developed into a relationship. That's why, if you feel that things aren't the way you've planned, you should confront your date and tell him what's been bothering you recently. Wait to hear his answer and you'll know what path to follow from now on.
What to Do?
So, after finding out these possible reasons, what should you do? Firstly, you should be patient. Although it might seem hard, now it's the perfect time to play this great card. Try to keep yourself preoccupied and keep your mind off your phone. Furthermore, you should ask your best friend's advice. Explain her the situation and she might give you excellent pointers regarding what to do next.
Also, don't be afraid to listen to your instinct. If something is telling you that your date might be playing certain games or isn't that interested, you might want to reconsider things. Specialists say that's very important to listen to your sixth sense, especially when dating is involved.
Read also:
5 Revealing Body Language Signs He's Into You
Important Signs He's Not the Right One for You


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Nokia 6 Android 7.1.1 update now rolling out!
HMD Global made it pretty clear that it will roll out the monthly security patches alongside software updates quite regularly to all of its phones. It seems like the company is keeping its promise.
We say this, as Android 7.1.1 Nougat update is being rolled out to the Nokia 6 users as we speak.
Arriving with the build 00CN_3_170, the update is 369MB in size and brings along a bunch of new features to the smartphone.
Besides, the update also installs the April's security patch on the smartphone which needless to say, gets rid of security vulnerabilities, if any, and brings along bug fixes and overall system improvements.
It seems like the Nokia USB driver and preload apps have also been updated.


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" I would like to thank everyone at Metheringham Primary School for all the support you have given to my grandchild. When he first arrived at your school he had very low self-esteem and was not able to express his feelings other than running away or at times hitting out. With a lot of hard work and effort from the staff, he is now able to communicate how he is feeling in an appropriate way,but what I am especially pleased with is how happy he is and how he looks forward to going to school. My daughter and son in law are so pleased that he is in a school that are working with them to achieve the best outcomes for him. A very special thanks to his class teacher,Mrs Grundy, teaching assistants Mrs Wray and Mrs Schwandt, SENDCo Mrs Thackray and Mrs Blake, Pastoral support. You have all made school life a positive experience for him. I would not hesitate
recommending your school to any parent or grandparent. This is a school that puts the children first."
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Sources in the civil aviation department said that around 10 hectares of land would soon be purchased in Gram Murdiya Ahmednagar near the air force station. Officials said that the land would be acquired for the facility on the basis of mutual agreement with the land owners.
The state government has estimated different compensation for different plots which would be pieced together to form a larger site for a civil conclave. While for some, a compensation of Rs 20,000 per square meter has been estimated, for another, it has fixed at Rs 6,000 per square meter. Officials said that the compensation is as per the condition of the site and its utility.
The site was identified in March itself but land acquisition proceedings could not start. "This was because the cost of the land acquisition had exceeded by Rs 50 crore, necessitating approval of the state government," an official said. Sources said that Bareilly district administration would soon be asked to complete the land acquisition proceedings so that the construction of the conclave could start.
The project was conceptualized nearly a decade ago. It however sparked off resentment amongst the farmers who were unwilling to sell off their land at the price offered by the state government. It was only last year that the farmers gave their consent to the state government.
The state government initiative to speed up construction of a civil conclave facility in Bareilly comes close on the heels of state civil aviation minister and BJP MP Mahesh Sharma making a strong pitch for an airport in Greater Noida, another political hotspot in the National Capital Region. It is learnt that GMR, which handles air operations at the Delhi airport, had objected to a second airport within 150km radius of Delhi airport.
UP government, as a matter of fact, has also been planning to construct a civil conclave facility at Agra and Jhansi. In 2013, the then Union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh had written a letter to UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav seeking handing over of Jhansi airstrip, run by the Air Force, to AAI so that a civilian airport could be developed there.


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- Some people are afraid of commitment.
- It can be hard to tell whether this fear is temporary or if it's an essential characteristic of the person you are dating.
- Here are nine expert-approved ways to deal with a partner's fear of commitment in a healthy way — including how to know when it's time to leave.
Would you stay with someone you knew you would never commit to you? Many wouldn't. But still, it can be hard to leave someone you really like, especially if you hold onto that hope that eventually they will commit. If you feel like you still want to give your partner a chance, even though they clearly aren't ready to fully commit themselves to you, here are nine expert-approved ways on how to handle it.
1. Ask what their relationship goals are.
Commitment-phobes tend to have a lot of short-term relationships and are serial daters. So, you should definitely ask what their relationship goals are, and also be clear what your goals are, suggests professional matchmaker and dating coach Carmelia Ray, who also stars on Myx TV's Mom vs. Matchmaker. "You have to see if you're aligned. The challenge with posing this kind of question is you may get an extremely vague response or they might skillfully change the subject."
2. Give yourself a timeline.
Since a commitment-phobe is perfectly happy keeping the relationship at the honeymoon stage for as long as possible, you need to establish your own timeline in which you're willing to wait around or notice the relationship progress, says Ray. "Notice if your relationship actually feels like a commitment versus a part-time thing. If your partner tries to prolong a never-ending courting process, it's time to move on."
3. Make sure your own needs are met.
It's not surprising commitment-phobes are afraid of commitment in other areas of their life and this reluctance isn't exclusive to you and your relationship. "Commitment-phobes often move to the beat to their own drum and are not overly concerned with the impact of their aloof attitude on others," says Ray. "This kind of behavior provides evidence they have selfish tendencies. The best thing you can do is to always be sure your needs are being met inside the relationship. A relationship is a two-way street and if all the effort is one-sided, it's clearly time to move on or reassess unless you're OK with the constant disappointments."
4. Don't rush them.
If you truly love them and want to stay with them, you honestly do have to wait, says millennial dating expert and host of the We Met At Acme podcast, Lindsey Metselaar. "Lead by example and show them how rewarding it is to commit to people and to things. When they do offer you a commitment, even if it's just a dinner, be appreciative of it. Know that you're dealing with someone who has issues, and you have to be mindful of them or leave and find someone who loves commitment."
5. Give them space.
If your commitment-phobe boyfriend or girlfriend only hangs out when it's convenient for them and never seems to initiate dates, Ray suggests backing off a bit. "My advice is to give your commitment-phobe some space, and allow them to reach out to you to make plans. Pulling back is often a great way to tell if they have any desire to make any sort of effort to stay in communication with you," she says. And, if you don't like that they've waited over two weeks or longer to reach out, it's time to re-evaluate whether you want to be their last priority.
6. Try and get them to open up more.
"Many commitment-phobes are phobic about commitments based on negative past experiences or having been badly burned in the past from an ex," says Ray. Underlying their fear of commitment is the FEAR of getting hurt. "A great way to deal with someone who may have been burned in the past or hasn't had much of an example of a healthy relationship is to work on deeper and more open communication. Engaging in thought-provoking conversation, free of judgment, criticism and having a great deal of patience will be required to help your commitment-phobe to have a breakthrough."
7. Avoid nagging them about it.
If you continue with the "why can't you commit" nagging, you will likely end up pushing them even further away. Metselaar says sometimes, you have to let them bring it up naturally because they're the one with the phobia. Of course, this takes a lot of patience. "If you're frustrated and really need to have that conversation, then tell them to come back to you when they're ready to discuss it."
8. Understand that they may never commit.
Signs that your partner may never commit can present themselves in the beginning of relationship and often we like to think that we can change them. But most often, we can't. And if you do convince them to commit, there are no guarantees the relationship will even be a healthy one. "As long as you're not having tunnel vision and too blinded by love, you'll be able to determine whether the person is worth the headache," says Metselaar.
9. Don't give up your own life.
If you're dealing with a commitment-phobe, it's even more important to not distance yourself from your friends. "Doing things without your CP partner shows them that they aren't walking into a point of no return [when committing to you]. A real phobe needs to know that the walls aren't closing in on them," says Metselaar. In other words, it shows that even though they're committed to you, they won't feel suffocated.
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Deadly Car Crash in New York: When to determine fault
Just this week, on Monday, August 15, there were seven casualties in a two-vehicle accident, as reported by NBC New York. In the first vehicle, two 20-somethings were thrown from the vehicle and killed at the scene, while an elderly woman from the second vehicle was pronounced dead at the hospital. The rest of the occupants of the second car, a young family of four, were treated for minor injuries. The scene is set up like this: a Honda Civic, carrying the younger couple, appears to have lost control and crossed the center line, hitting a Nissan Pathfinder in the late afternoon.
While this seems like a pretty cut-and-dry accident scene—the driver of the Honda is clearly in the wrong—there is more than meets the eye. You may be wondering why the police handling the investigation brought in both vehicles for their safety inspection. Well, as any New York car accident attorney would tell you, there are many factors in play when someone gets into a car accident. For one, was it driver error that caused the accident or was the car manufactured/designed with a defect? Two, if either car (yes, including the car not at fault) didn't have the safety measures up to code, would that have made the difference in the number of lives lost or the amount of injuries? In this case, while it's entirely possible that the driver of the Honda was at fault—were they eating, texting, drifting off to sleep, or distracted by the passenger of the car—it's also possible that the car itself may have contributed to the accident or even completely been at fault. If the brakes suddenly stopped working or the gas pedal got stuck, and the driver lost control, then the fault of the accident ends up lying on the company that manufactured the car. If either vehicle had malfunctioning airbags, could that have contributed to the deaths of any of the three killed? There are so many questions surrounding this accident alone.
When it comes to seeking compensation, the family that was injured and the family of the passengers that were killed may seek money from the driver at fault, as would be their right. If the car was at fault, everyone involved (or their family) may actually seek compensation from the manufacturer than any other person involved. Now we can see why those cars were brought in for safety inspections. Before fault can be applied, there has to be a thorough investigation of why the driver of the Honda lost control.
So, when you look at a car accident from now on, try not to immediately place the blame. In the event that you're in an accident yourself, you may be experiencing a whole range of emotions: panic, anger, frustration, pain. Anyone in your situation would be going through the same thing. But imagine the fear if your brakes went out and, without control, you slammed into a wall or another car. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the fickle nature of our vehicles.


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Have you seen the fab new tag topper punches in the Occasions Catalog? They are so awesome! I wanted to use both of them during the February Make and Take so my guests had a chance to get their inky fingers on them and try them out. So I used the angled tag punch on this card to add a fun detail.
- Wisteria Wonder card stock 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
- Whisper White card stock 4" x 5-1/4"
- Elegant Eggplant card stock 2" x 3"
- Smoky Slate card stock 5/8" x 3"
- 4" Silver Ribbon
- Stamps: A Dozen Thoughts, Papillion Potpourri, Everything Eleanor
- Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant
- Accessories: Angled Tag Topper Punch, Delicate Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Decorative Dots embossing folder, Paper Snips, Rhinestones, 2-Way Glue Pen
First I took the large piece of Whisper White card stock and stamped the large beautiful swirl from Everything Eleanor on to the card stock in Wisteria Wonder ink. Then I stuck it down onto the Wisteria Wonder card front with some Glue Stick. Super simple.
Next I took the piece of Elegant Eggplant card stock and punched one end with the Angled Tag Topper Punch then ran the tag through the Big Shot in the Decorative Dots embossing folder (which you can get for FREE during Sale-A-Bration if you order $50 worth of goodies). I took the silver ribbon and tied it onto the top of the tag then used more Glue Stick to stick the tag onto the center of the card front.
I stamped the greeting from A Dozen Thoughts onto the strip of Smoky Slate card stock in Elegant Eggplant ink. A couple snips on each end with some Paper Snips and a couple Rhinestones turned this little strip into a lovely little banner. I glued the banner on top of the tag with a couple Stampin' Dimensionals.
Simple, monochromatic, and pretty! How have you been using these fun tag topper punches?


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Indians feel long working hours barrier to healthy heart: Survey
Mumbai: Long working hours and job stress are key barriers to a healthy heart, feel Indians as per a recent survey.
Besides, 83 per cent of Indians said they give in to temptation of food and 74 per cent believed that healthy food is not tasty and hence can't be eaten regularly, said the Saffolalife Study 2017.
Along with long working hours (80 per cent), long travelling hours (69 per cent) are also seen as a reason people are not able to do enough for their heart health.
The study was conducted among 1,306 respondents (648 men and 658 women) across Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. The study was commissioned by AC Nielsen among those who have been identified to be at risk of cardio-vascular diseases.
Many Indians (76 per cent) cited job stress and home stress as reasons that come in the way of efforts to stay healthy.
When it comes to women's heart health, stress at home (75 per cent) and job stress (77 per cent) impacted over 70 per cent of women. Among women, factors like "having to cook separately for herself if want to have a healthy meal" (74 per cent) and "concern about what will others say" (65 per cent) also came out as barriers.


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Penola Fantasy Model Railway and Rose's Tearoom
Down in the Limestone Coast of South Australia there is a village called Penola.
38-40 Riddoch Street , Penola , South Australia , 5277
Website: http://www.penolafantasymodelrailway.com Send email to Penola Fantasy Model Railway and Rose's Tearoom
Telephone: +61 8 8737 2247
- Coonawarra (Limestone Coast) – Two Day Private Tour
- Coonawara Regional Gallery
- Upstairs at Hollick
- Must @ Coonawarra
- Penola Fantasy Model Railway and Rose's Tearoom
- Patrick of Coonawarra
- Kidman Wines
Upon starting your quest to visit the Magical & Colourful Kingdom of Penolaraya, you need to first pass through
ROSEWOOD GARDEN – a beautiful area comprising a pond with waterfall and creek. Between mid October to
late May, you will see an amazing blaze of colour from the 72 varieties of roses.
Once inside the building, you enter the first of two Kingdoms. ROSE'S TEAROOM, where expresso coffees,
milk shakes, freshly baked scones, cake & biscuits tempt the taste buds.
There is also a 'magical' popcorn cart. The Tearoom room can cater for up to 60 visitors.
WILLY WONKAS WONDERLAND is a large fantasy layout where you are able to operate locomotives.
From Merlin's Kingdom, you enter the outside GARDEN KINGDOM. This fantasy garden realm has a large rotunda, waterfalls & creeks which cascade into a large crystal clear pond.
There are more castles, GNOMEVILLE & the BERMUDA TRIANGLE with its sunken ships, plane, helicopter & the 'floating' Bermuda Triangle Golf Club.
This Kingdom, where the grass is always a vibrant green, has as its back drop an 1860's cottage called 'GLENGARRY'.
Keep an eye on the web site for the introduction of trains & remote control boats.


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Necessity Of Home Insulation – Is It Worth It?
House Insulation has been around us for so many years. It is a really popular method to make the house comfortable and suitable in any weather. There are many upsides of insulating the house; the question is, is it really worth it?
There are many benefits in home insulation Gippsland. Insulating the home ensures comfort and perfect temperature in every season – no matter it is summer or winter. Home insulation uses simple physics – it installs a layer of materials on or over the walls which prevents the warmth or the cold to go outside and also prevents the outer weather from entering inside. Insulating the homeis a great way to increase the comfort of the living environment. Even in extreme weather conditions, home insulation installation can provide a really warm and comfortable environment inside the house. On the other hand, in the extreme heat of the summer, it will keep the house cold and chilling to make everyone happy. Another thing the home insulating does is control the sound. It prevents the outside unnecessary sound from entering the house and also keeps the inside sounds on the inside of the house which ensures total privacy and great audio experience. View more information here http://constructramsay.com.au/.
The insulation on the home also creates a special barrier which doesn't let outer moisture come inside the house and change the environment of the house. This protects all the devices and things inside the house and also prevents anything unusual.
One of the biggest benefits of home insulation installation is that it is cheap, and it reduces many regular costs by a mile. In the summer, it keeps the house cool and in winter, it keeps it warm and as a result, the air cooler and heater uses less energy. And therefore, home insulation will reduce energy bills and the costs of cooling and heating the house. The insulation on your home is really cheap to fix too – and that means no extra money will be spent on after installation. It has a really hard time to get past before it needs any kind of repair. It is really environmental friendly – it reduces carbon footprint and also it prevents any kinds of harmful chemical to get out in the nature. It also cuts down the usage of air conditioner so that produces less pollution.
All of these benefits are not a matter of skipping – and that is the reason Insulating the home is everyone's favorite idea whether they are building a new home or reworking on an old one – cause no other thing would cost you low, reduce your bills, prevent noise and, keep you comfortable. For more information, please click here.


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Blue baby syndrome, water too toxic to drink, surface waters becoming hazardous waste depositories—tragic costs industrialized agriculture is willing to inflict onto Wisconsin families
'Remember when you could fish from the lakes, and drink water from the ground?' This is the destination towards which Wisconsin is accelerating as state Republicans align themselves with a brand of polluter removed from any decent concern of Wisconsin families and life: The poisoner.
The scope of Scott Walker's project to degrade Wisconsin into a southern state with snow is further revealed with each passing day, (Walker's Worst 100), (2015-17 slashing of UW System funding), as the lifeblood of Wisconsin, water, remains under attack in an assault so broad it ought to draw the attention of the Department of Homeland Security in addition to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers which protect our water.
Consider central Wisconsin, (Friends of the Central Sands).
"Groundwater in the Wisconsin's central sands region is both over-pumped and contaminated at high levels by animal waste runoff, but officials have been unable or unwilling to stop it," (The Political Environment).
Citizen groups across the political spectrum have arisen to defend water, recreational and tourism water attractions as a way of life in central Wisconsin even as Republicans broaden the environmental assault in response.
Twenty-five years ago, policymakers debated the Wetlands Protection Act as a proposed bulwark against polluters. Today, these same polluters are protected. This very week Walker signed legislation devastating wetlands, (Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel).
What can you do? If you see a Republican, vote him/her our of office like your children's' future and the your family's health depend on it. It does.


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Ticker: HPTX
IPO price: $10
Oct. 23 close: $10.65
Percentage gain: 7%
Hyperion ($HPTX) fought its way to a $50 million IPO in July, giving the South San Francisco-based biotech some financial firepower to advance its lead drug, Ravicti, to the market if the FDA approves it next year. In standard biotech style, the company dropped the IPO price to $10 per share from the projected $11 to $13 range.
Indeed, few things come easily in biotech and Hyperion can testify to this reality. The FDA, which is reviewing Hyperion's Ravicti (previously known as HPA-100) for urea cycle disorders (UCD), postponed its decision date on approval of the drug from Oct. 23 to Jan. 23, 2013. Hyperion--which is developing the drug for a pair of orphan diseases, UCD and hepatic encephalopathy--was previously held up in the course of securing an SPA for the Phase III program from the FDA.
Hyperion passed a Phase II test for the drug in patients with hepatic encephalopathy earlier this year, setting the stage for pursuing further clinical evidence on the second indication for the drug after UCD.
Orphan diseases have become a hot area of drug development and Hyperion has built a case for Ravicti against UCD, which are inherited disorders that afflict 1 in 10,000 births in the U.S. and can lead to dangerous levels of ammonia in the body and, potentially, brain damage and comas. The disease robs patients of enough of an enzyme that is part of the process that converts ammonia, a toxic byproduct of protein metabolism, into urea that is removed from the body through urine.
For more:
Hyperion takes standard biotech haircut on $50M IPO
Hyperion joins the growing IPO queue with $57M offering


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Nessebar is an ancient town and one of the major seaside resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, located at 36 km north from the town of Bourgas and at 25 km north from Bourgas Airport. Nessebar is a rich city-museum defined by more than three millennia of ever-changing history.
It is a one of the most prominent tourist destinations and seaports on the Black Sea, in what has become a popular area with several large resorts—the largest, Sunny Beach, is situated immediately to the north of Nesebar.
The ancient part of the town is situated on a peninsula (previously an island) connected to the mainland by a narrow man-made isthmus, and it bears evidence of occupation by a variety of different civilisations over the course of its existence. Its abundance of historic buildings prompted UNESCO to include Nesebar in its list of World Heritage Sites in 1983.
Travel Agency Goranov I&V
Bulgarian Tour Operator
EU funded projects:
Accessibility for Leisure in Life now (ALL NOW)
Sea resort hotels in Bulgaria - Destinations: Golden Sands | Sunny Beach | Albena | Nessebar | Sozopol | Sveti Vlas | St. Constantine and Elena | Obzor | Elenite | Balchik | Holiday Village Russalka | Byala
Mountain resort hotels in Bulgaria - Destinations: Bansko | Borovets | Pamporovo
City & town hotels in Bulgaria - Destinations: Varna | Bourgas | Sofia
Additional services: Airplane tickets to/from Bulgaria | Half/full day guided tours | Real estate | Airport transfers
Hotels in Nessebar:Sol Nessebar Palace | Arsena | Bilyana Beach | Festa Panorama | Marieta Palace | Sol Marina Palace | Sol Nessebar Bay & Mare | Vigo | Aphrodite | Nessebar Royal Palace


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From the Bridal Brunch, I went to the pool with my Mommasita. We found my Daddy there, floating in the water and making new friends. He had been there all day and knew everyone. I swear that man is a Texas celebrity! After some time in the shade (didn't want to get sunburned before the big day), I went to our room to rest and get ready to meet everyone by 4:15PM.
Word of Advice: Have everyone arrive much earlier than your scheduled rehearsal time. We had a Catholic ceremony at one of the largest churches in San Antonio. They have many Masses everyday and host several weddings every weekend. As a result, they are sticklers on time. You have an hour for rehearsal and that is it. That might seem like a lot of time, but, as in our case, if flies by! We had everyone meet 45 minutes before our rehearsal time. This gave us plenty of time to gather the troops and travel the two blocks to the church, but still left some leeway for any stragglers.
|My Bridesmaids wore festive dresses to go with the Mexican theme of the dinner! I had the best group of girls by my side, and I am thankful for their friendships everyday!
Word of Advice: Do not stress if your rehearsal is a total disaster. I think both Josh and I were a bit unsure if rehearsal helped us or confused us even more. Catholic ceremonies have a lot of moving parts. Lots of kneeling, standing, wedding party up to the alter, wedding part back to their seats, etc. Our Priest and Wedding Planner assured us that on the day of everything would go without a hitch, and they were right. Adrenaline kicks in, and everyone knows what to do and where to go. Do not worry!
|Almost Married
I bought this dress (on sale now) to take on my honeymoon, but then decided I wanted to wear it to the Rehearsal Dinner too. It was fun and lightweight which kept me cool despite the Texas heat. I wore it again on the honeymoon but I am glad it first got the spotlight on the wedding weekend :)
Following wedding practice, I know we were all ready for a giant margarita. So off to the rehearsal dinner we went. Josh planned the entire dinner himself, and it was fantastic. It was held at Casa Rio, the oldest Mexican restaurant on the Riverwalk. The food was plentiful, the drinks kept flowing and the decorations were festive! Our friend Chris who is a talented musician, played the guitar and sang during the cocktail hour. His voice is better than Kenny Chesney's. We have enjoyed singing along with him throughout the years, so it was very special to have him perform at the dinner.
|Jeremy, Phil, Chris & Josh
During the dinner, Samantha gave her Maid of Honor speech. I am not being biased when I say it was THE BEST wedding speech I have ever heard. Not only was it sincere and sweet, but it was hilarious. To give a short summary of the main part: I have slept with a bear named Gungie since I was born. Everyone in my life knows this bear (roommates, friends, colleagues), but especially Samantha and Josh. Samantha talked about how there was a new man coming into my life...not Josh, but Jongie! Haha! She created a mix of Josh and Gungie by taping Josh's face on top of a new Gungie Bear. I am not doing the speech justice with this synopsis, but believe me when I say it was incredible. Everyone was roaring with laughter (minus the real Gungie).
We kept the rehearsal dinner small including only wedding party and immediate family. I loved this because we were able to get a lot of one on one time with everyone before the main event. Our guest list was big so this extra time was special and just what we needed. Word of Advice: While I got some great pictures at the rehearsal, I didn't get pictures of everyone (IE more of Josh and his groomsmen #fail). If it is in your budget, I suggest hiring your photographer to come get some pictures during that time too. Or, designate a friend or family member to become one with your camera. These pictures are just as important as the ones on the wedding day!
|Maxwell/White Family
|Vickers Family
|Mommasita, Josh, and Donna (Josh's Mommasita)
|Jersey Girls for Life
|Ever Loyal Kiowas with our True Tonk
Some people went out after the dinner, but I wanted to get my beauty sleep. I knew the next day was going to be long and if I wanted to enjoy every second, I needed to be rested. My Mommasita and I climbed in bed with some champagne and watched Crazy Stupid Love. I loved being with her on my last night as a single lady. We sipped our champs, giggled at the movie, and I got emotional. But then I snuggled my Gungies and fell right to sleep!
|Gungie and Jongie
More to come next week...


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Hey everyone I hope y'all had an amazing weekend. I was in Austin for some family reasons, but I did get some craftiness in while I was away.
I got this pillow done right before I left for Austin, and I am beyond in love with it! This pillow is my grandma's Christmas gift, and I hope she likes it.
Instagram, then you saw some of my progress as I was working on it.
Also this weekend, I volunteered to be a Swap Angel for the Mini Quilt Swap that can be found under #schnitzelandboo over on Instagram. I've already stalked my partner, in a totally non creepy way, and I grabbed some awesome fabric at Stitch Lab before I left Austin. BTW if you're ever in Austin and love fabric, stop by Stitch Lab because it is awesome. Their shop is on South 1st St. in an old little house and it is the most adorable thing ever.
After helping my mom out with some Christmas plans, I came home to a sick Jeffrey :( so I am making sure he's alright this evening, along with working on whatever I can while not sitting at my sewing machine. That basically means I am making a lot of lists of the things I need to get done.
That is all for now. I'm off to make some lists and do online Christmas shopping, and I'll leave you this evening with this adorable picture of little William :)
Monday, December 16, 2013
Weekend Update
Labels: miscellaneous, weekend
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Signing-up for Global Entry can save you a LOT of time in airports if you travel frequently. That's because it's designed to help you speed through international customs when you return home. And it often helps domestically by clearing you to use the PreCheck lane.
But first things first, you must apply for Global Entry!
I'll show you how. And remind you which cards come with a credit for free Global Entry!
Submit Your Global Entry Application
Link: Sign-Up for Global Entry
Step 1 – Create an Account
To get started, pull up the Global Entry application page.
Near the bottom right, find and click the "Apply Now!" button.
If this is your first application, click "Register" to create an account.
Next, you'll answer if you've ever applied for the following programs:
- Global Entry
- US/Mexico FAST
- US/Canada FAST
Click "Yes" or "No" to proceed. For most new users, you'll click "No."
Then, enter your name, birth information, and email address and click "Next."
Afterward, you'll be asked to create a user ID, password, and set up security questions. Then press "Next."
Step 2 – Log Into Your Account
You'll be directed to log into your newly created account. Then you'll see this screen:
To access the Global Entry application, click "Apply for a Trusted Traveler Program."
You'll see a list of programs to apply for. In this case, choose "Global Entry" and click "Next."
Then, you'll see a message that says:
If your application is conditionally approved, you will be required to travel to one of the enrollment centers listed below, for your interview.
Here's a list of all the centers and whether or not they will accept walk-in appointments.
You must confirm you're willing to visit an enrollment center before you can continue the application.
Step 3 – Apply!
There are 16 screens of information. Most of them are short, but plan to spend at least 30 minutes filling it out.
For example, you'll need your drivers license, citizenship, and basic information.
But there are a few spots where you might get stuck. Because you'll be asked for the past 5 years of your:
- Address history
- Employment history
- Travel history
Depending on your situation, the application can be quite the walk down memory lane!
Again, be as honest as possible. If you've had the same address and job for the last 5 years, this part will be easy. But if not, take some time to find the necessary addresses and list of countries you've visited.
Million Mile Secrets team member Scott found that his Amazon.com account shipping history came in handy with this step. So get creative!
Use old IDs, letters, emails, tax returns, or whatever else you can find to patch this information together. And it's best to find it before you sit down to begin the application.
Once it's complete, submit your application for initial enrollment.
Step 4 – Make an In-Person Appointment at an Enrollment Center
You'll usually hear back within ~3 to ~5 business days whether or not you're conditionally approved. If you are, you'll be invited to make an appointment at an enrollment center to complete your application and finalize your application.
If there are no appointments available, you can book at a different center and change your appointment date later.
Your Global Entry, if approved, will be valid for 5 years. And will expire on your birthday of the 5th year.
The time you'll save is well worth it to apply and complete the in-person appointment. Because you'll have 5 years of less stressful travel ahead!
Cards That Offer Free Global Entry
Global Entry costs $100 and is valid for 5 years. But the fee is refunded if you pay with one of these cards:
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Business Platinum® Card from American Express
- The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard®
- Citi Prestige® Card
With these cards, you're eligible for the fee reimbursement once every 5 years.
More About Global Entry
- Get a Same-Day Walk-In Appointment at These Global Entry Enrollment Centers!
- Save Time, Renew Your Global Entry Membership Online
- Can You Use the Global Entry Statement Credit You Get With Certain Cards for Someone Else's Application?
Bottom Line
It's worth it to sign-up for Global Entry membership. Especially if you have a card that comes with a statement credit for free enrollment!
Has Global Entry changed the way you travel? Did you find the application process was easy?


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From eRepublik Official Wiki
The eRepublik Library caught fire on Day 1000 of the New World. Unfortunately, the documentation for the formula described below was lost in that fire. No other documentation will be created by archivists. There are rumors that a few citizens are trying to replicate the new formula and document it.
Војне формуле · Формуле за продуктивност · Макро-економске формуле


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DSPFD FILE( *ALLUSR/*ALL ) TYPE( *MBR ) OUTPUT( *OUTFILE ) FILEATR( *PF ) OUTFILE( QTEMP/AUPFMBR )After that basic file is built, a SQL statement like this could narrow it down:
DELETE FROM AUPFMBR WHERE MBDTAT <>'D'The result would be a list of all physical file members that are not source file members. One or two addition SQL DELETE statements could remove all members that are not large enough to make a significant difference, either because of their total size or because they don't have many deleted records. That part is fairly easy. The tricky parts come next, especially if you have very large files and limited spare DASD space or if your large files have excessive logical files built over them. Tom
% of Description Disk User libraries 37.66 User directories 8.74 Folders and documents 1.87 QSYS 2.58 Other IBM libraries 5.75 Licensed Internal Code 1.58 Temporary space 3.96 Unused space 37.19 Internal objects .47 Objects not in a library .00 TOTAL 99.80


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The Perfect super simple sweet potato recipe, to sweeten up your day. This easy to follow guide will guide you all the way.
- 4 Sweet Potatoes.
- 100 ml of milk.
- Olive Oil.
- 4 rashes of Smoked Bacon (Optional).
- Salt.
- Cheddar or your favorite cheese (Grated).
Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200C, 400F.
While the oven is heating wash the sweet potatoes, then prick each one all over with a fork, adding around a dozen holes to each.
The sweet potatoes need to be covered in olive oil and salt. You can do this in a few ways but the easiest way I find, is to mix the olive oil and salt in a little bowl. Brush the mixture over each sweet potato.
They can then be placed either directly onto the oven self or onto a baking tray, whichever you prefer.
Leave these to cook for around 50 minutes at Gas Mark 6, 200C, 400F.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool for a minute or two so they can be handled.
Cut each one in half and scoop out the insides, trying to leave 1cm around the skin. Sweet potato skin is very thin and tends to fold up when back in the oven, if you don't leave the 1cm.
Place the skins onto a baking tray and drizzle with a little more olive oil. They should be in for a further 15 minutes. Again at Gas Mark 6, 200C, 400F.
While they are cooking you can prepare the stuffing. Get the bacon cooking and whilst that's on, mix the milk with the insides of the sweet potato that you scooped out. This can be done with a fork or if you would like a smoother texture, a potato masher works perfectly.
Take the skins out of the oven and stuff each one with the mixture you just made, leaving the bacon to one side for later.
Put these back in the oven for a further 10 minutes.
Here we go, the final step and we're ready to eat. Take them out of the oven, cut the bacon up into small pieces and add this on top along with the grated cheese. You can now either return to the oven, until the cheese is melted, or put them under the grill If you prefer to have your bacon and cheese with a more crispy texture.
Suggested side dishes:
The best choice of side dishes for Stuffed Sweet potatoes has to be braised Red Cabbage and a spicy couscous, the flavours work perfectly together.
Also creating a vegetarian meal (as long as you leave the bacon out) if you feel like having a meat free day.


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An Introduction to Employer Branding Australia
Hear from our CEO, Mark Puncher, on the importance of employer branding
and why we exist.
Employer Branding Australia helps you attract the best talent
and keep them engaged.
Together, we'll create and promote your 'Why work for us?'
and turn your authentic people stories into your most powerful marketing tool.
Hear from our CEO, Mark Puncher, on the importance of employer branding
and why we exist.
Hi. I'm Mark form Employer Branding Australia. I want to take a moment just to tell you why we exist and what we're about as an organisation. Our purpose is pretty simple. It's to help fantastic, imperfect organisations to attract fantastic imperfect people.
In 2018, you know, it's not enough just to write some nice advertising copy or to, you know, put enough budget behind an advertising campaign. It's about showing your ideal candidates why. Why you? Why are you right for them? Why are you a great choice? And you need to bring that to life through storytelling. And that's what we're obsessed with. We get out of bed to tell your stories in a way which really catches people's attention and makes them want to explore joining you.
So how does it work? Well, we bring the energy, the experience, the focus and the objectivity to help you really capture your brand story and bring it to life to the people that matter most - to the people that you want to employ.
Our secret ingredient? Authenticity. It starts and ends with the truth, with who you are for good and for bad. Put yourself out there as a glossy, beautiful, perfect employer and you won't get very far or you'll attract the wrong people with the wrong expectations. We help you understand who you are and be proud to show that and to show that in a powerful way which really captures the hearts and minds of the best people - the people that you want to employ. Because what's more important in this world than authenticity?
Employer Branding Australia just 'get' our values and our brand.Read in full
What a ride - and it's not over yet! Working with Mark and the team at Employer Branding Australia has been amazing.Read in full
We are truly grateful to have chosen you. Employer Branding Australia have delivered everything you promised and so much more!Read in full
Mark is a true professional in his field; super responsive, collaborative and takes ownership to ensure projects are delivered above expectations.Read in full
It has been great working with Mark on developing our EB Strategy! Your enthusiasm and energy are infectious and your knowledge and experience are exceptional.Read in full
Employer Branding Australia worked with us to help us build a well joined-up strategy which my board and my team immediately loved.Read in full
Sometimes you just don't know exactly what you want until you see it, and today we've seen it. Great work!Read in full
For anyone looking to take their employer branding and employee value proposition, I would 100% recommend Mark and the Employer Branding team.Read in full
Mark will establish your company's authentic values-based narrative supported by amazingly compelling content that supercharges your talent sourcing and retention.Read in full
What an honour to listen to you today, Mark.
Thoughtful, articulate, challenging, and energizing.
You really challenged my thinking and inspired new perspective. The passion and energy you brought to the room was absolutely engaging.Read in full
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you on the development of our Employer Branding Strategy.Read in full
Contact us today to talk about you and yours.
Take full control of your talent opportunity with our end-to-end solution. Combines EVPCreate, YourPeoplePlan, EVPNarrate, YourVideoVoice, EBLab and more.
Attract better candidates by crafting your unique Employee Value Proposition. Our research and creation process is smart, quick and cost-effective.
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Ways to Communicate Through Addiction
All humans require positive social interaction with one another; it's just how we've been designed. However, once addiction begins to set in, these social skills begin to fade in the wake of what our brain is saying is more important: drugs.
Because of this, people dealing with a substance use disorder often feel isolated and ashamed, and the people they love feel confused and powerless to help them. It can be difficult for people to communicate and understand someone who is going through the cycle of addiction, but here are a few ways that you can understand a chemically-dependent person a bit better:
- Love Alone Can't Save Them
Despite what many people believe, it takes much more than simple love to heal addiction. Substance abuse is an actual disease, and it can't be cured by any number of hugs or kisses. Although they definitely need your support in order to succeed in recovery, it's largely on their own shoulders to tackle their demons head on.
- They Aren't Choosing Drugs Over You
If you have no prior experience with drug addiction, then it can be easy to believe that the person has simply chosen drugs over you, but it's important to realize that that's not the case. Due to addiction's physical impact on the brain, addicts' neurochemicals and receptors are altered, which causes an actual need to acquire and use more.
- They Really Want to Quit
Though it may not seem like it, deep down they wish they had never become addicted to begin with. Substance abuse can play tricks on your mind, and it can become difficult to know what it is they really want once the drug has grabbed a hold of them.
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a long process. Those struggling with addiction often feel helpless because their brain has changed as a result of their substance use disorder. However, recovery is possible, and it's crucial for everyone involved in an individual's recovery to understand what they are going through, and help them move toward sobriety.


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This article includes discussion of cerebral embolism, atheroembolic stroke, and cardioembolic stroke. The foregoing terms may include synonyms, similar disorders, variations in usage, and abbreviations.
Cardioembolic stroke is one of the more devastating causes of stroke. Significant progress has been made in identifying patients at high risk for cardioembolic stroke. With the aging of the population, an increasing number of patients are at risk for cardioembolism. In this article, the author provides an update on cardioembolic stroke prevention. Data from trials on stroke prevention, including information on novel oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation patients, are provided. In addition, studies on closure devices for patent foramen ovale are reviewed. New insights regarding endocarditis and stroke are highlighted. Finally, information is provided regarding antithrombotic therapy for patients with reduced cardiac ejection fraction.
Key points
• Cardioembolic strokes are more severe clinically than other forms of stroke.
• Atrial fibrillation is the leading source of cardioembolic stroke.
• The proportion of cardioembolic strokes will increase with the aging of the population.
• Trials have shown a modest reduction in stroke with patent foramen ovale closure but questions remain on appropriate patient selection.
Historical note and terminology
What is now called "stroke" was referred to as "apoplexy" in the writings of Hippocrates (460 BCE to 370 BCE). Apoplexy was defined as "to be struck down by violence or paralysis." It was probably formed from the Greek words apo ("from"), plesso ("thunderstruck"), and ia ("condition"). The term "apoplexy" was applied to myriad conditions, from illnesses affecting the level of consciousness to disorders causing a change in sensation. Apoplexy was differentiated from other conditions by its sudden onset, resulting in loss of consciousness and paralysis. During the period of the Roman Empire, Aurelius Celsus (25 BCE to 50 AD) differentiated apoplexy from paralysis. He noted that during apoplexy the entire body is paralyzed, including sensation, understanding, and movement, whereas with paralysis the effects are localized (Garrison 1969; Fields and Lemak 1989).
There was little progress in the understanding of stroke during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. During the 18th century, Hermann Boerhaave (1668 to 1738) and his followers returned to a more methodical and analytical approach to medicine. Van Swieten's commentaries on Boerhaave are generally believed to be the first suggestion that cerebral embolism could cause apoplexy:
It has been established by many observations that these polyps occasionally attach themselves as excrescences to the columnae carnae of the heart, and perhaps then separate from it and are propelled, along with the blood, into the pulmonary artery or the aorta, and its branches.... were they thrown into the carotid or vertebral arteries, could disturb—or if they completely blocked all approach of arterial blood to the brain—utterly abolish the functions of the brain (Garrison 1969).
During the 19th century, advances were made in understanding the pathophysiology of cerebral embolism and thrombosis. Julius Cohnhien, trained by Virchow, demonstrated the effects of embolization by producing ischemic and hemorrhagic lesions when wax globules were injected into a frog's tongue arteries (Hachinski 1982).
The heart was established as an important source for the development of emboli when Gowers, in 1875, described a case of left middle cerebral artery and retinal artery emboli (Hachinski 1982). The auricular appendage associated with mitral stenosis was identified as the likely origin of the emboli.
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If your dog is itching and scratching all the time, there is a 1 in 5 chance* that the cause is dietary. That's right — just like people, dogs can develop sensitivities to certain kinds of food. However, unlike in people, dogs are unable to tell us when something is bothering them. It is not much of a stretch to think that your pet could be suffering from mild dog food allergies without you ever knowing it.
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For most dogs, the source of their dog food allergies is derived from a single ingredient in their food. Often it is the meat, which has been intensively farmed — allergic to either beef, lamb, duck, chicken, or whatever is the source of protein in their food.
What is a Dog Food Allergy?
A food sensitivity generally presents in one of two ways: the dog food allergies may cause an inflammation (swelling, redness, itching), or it can cause an increase in secretions and excretions (vomiting, diarrhea, or discharge in the eyes, ears, or nose). For some dogs and cats, these reactions can become quite severe, often life threatening. However, more often pets develop a slight food allergy — one that is simply flying under the radar, quietly making their life a little less pleasant.
And, because your dog can't say "this food makes me itchy," mild dog food allergies often go untreated for years. There is much of pet behavior that pet parents often chalk up to being "a dog thing" or "a cat thing," (like constant scratching) when in truth, it could be their way of reacting to the discomfort caused by something in their food or environment.
If you are thinking of making the switch to hypoallergenic foods, Forza10 offers a comprehensive line of allergen-free dog food. The Forza10 diet not only promises to improve your dog's health by eliminating the ingredients that triggered their intolerance, but it also has foods specially tailored to improve their health in a number of different ways.
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Protected areas, such as nature reserves, national parks and marine conservation areas, are the main tool of nature conservation policies and are increasing on a worldwide scale. They are one of the main forms of environmental planning, and conservation institutions have increasing means at their disposal. At the same time, the goals of protected areas have become more diverse, with the involvement of more stakeholders and complex institutional frameworks.
Giving an account of the extension and diversification of protected areas, this book determines whether these two processes constitute a breakdown in conservation policies. Economists, ecologists, lawyers, anthropologists and geographers analyse the various trends which are fundamental to the future of protected areas to reveal a conflicting scene where narrative around cooperation and integration hides competition between different interests. This book shows how protected areas are emerging as zones of divergent experimentations of sustainable development rather than lasting forms of integrative environmental management.


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Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Danica Roem won Virginia's 13th District House of Delegates seat on Tuesday night, becoming the first openly transgender official to be elected in the United States.
Roem, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Bob Marshall who proposed a bill restricting which bathrooms transgender people could use and attempted to block Virginia from adding sex and gender discrimination to anti-discrimination rules.
Roem discussed her gender identity when asked throughout the campaign and responded to flyers released by Marshall's campaign that referred to her using male pronouns.
"When Delegate Marshall realized that he cannot win on public policy issues, on traffic, jobs, schools and health care, he resorted to trash," she said.
She ran a platform focused on local issues such as infrastructure projects to create jobs and fix Maryland's clogged Route 28 and raising teacher pay and criticized Marshall for ignoring such issues in favor of advancing his conservative agenda.
Roem raised more than twice as many funds as Marshall receiving significant donations from out of state and national donors including the Victory Fund, a national group that aims to elect LGBTQ leaders.
During the campaign Roem made herself available for numerous public appearances and interviews and executed an aggressive ground strategy.
She and her supporters knocked on doors more than 75,000 times in the district which contains 52,471 registered voters.
Marshall refused to debate Roem, often declined interviews and spent about half as much time knocking on doors.
Roem, 33, was born in Manassas, Va., and worked as a journalist for local newspapers in Virginia and Maryland including the Gainesville Times, Prince William Times and the Montgomery County Sentinel.
She began her transition to life as a woman in 2013, when she changed her name and started hormone replacement therapy.
In addition to her work in politics Roem is a stepmother and plays in a metal band.


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Having massive processing power and advanced functionality is great, but it counts for nothing if you can't access the controls you need in a heartbeat. Once you start using Qu-16 you'll sense the years of research into ergonomics and the hands-on mixing experience that our team has drawn upon to deliver a wonderfully natural layout and workflow. It's not about recreating an analogue interface, it's about creating an experience that's fluid, comfortable and intuitive for novices, digital natives and old school road warriors alike, making all the benefits of digital mixing technology readily accessible to all.
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I was out for a long walk, with no intention to sketch, but as always, I had my sketching stuff with me. I was walking down Rue St. Claire from Rue St. Jean and saw this little scene containing my favorite thing – a fire hydrant. My stool comes out, I sat down, and the next thing you know, this little sketch was completed. Sometimes it's the little things that count.
Best Darn Fire Hydrant Sketcher In The Universe
I've made no secret of the fact that I like to draw fire hydrants. I've sketched bunches of them. I think I'm drawn to them because they were one of the first things that I noticed when I became a sketcher that I had not noticed at all for 60 years of living around them.
But another reason I fell in love with fire hydrants is because Pete Scully loves fire hydrants and I really like Pete's sketching style. I was ready to brand Pete as the best darn fire hydrant sketcher on the planet but then I wondered, is there someone better elsewhere in the universe? Hmmm…how to know…how to know.
In another lifetime I was a scientist so, says I, "I'll collect some data," and I did.
I made phone calls, asking if anyone knew anyone who was better than Pete at fire hydrant sketching. I called Jean-Luc Picard. He said he'd never seen anyone better. I gave Spock a call, asking him if he knew of anyone on Vulcan who was better.
It was really hard to get his number but when I did, Yoda told me that "No one better in the universe than Pete there is."
Malcolm Reynolds told me that he'd never seen anyone better, at least among the Browncoats. Zoe said there was a pretty good hydrant sketcher on Persephone but that while on a run to Athens, the Reavers got him.
I even gave Thor a call, figuring that they must have fire hydrant sketchers in Asgard. He was quite scary-sounding on the phone but said he didn't know anyone better than Pete. I tried to contact Darth Vader but kept being redirected to Dick Cheney's office. Not sure what that means.
In the end, the data are clear. Pete Scully is the best darn fire hydrant sketcher in the universe, so I thought I'd share my latest acquisition with you, a genuine Pete Scully fire hydrant mug from Society 6.
In celebration of this announcement, I'll share a few of my own, Pete Scully-inspired hydrant sketches.
A Merry "Sketcher" Christmas To All
I thought about sketching the proverbial Santa Claus for this post but geez…that red suit and white beard are everywhere. The world doesn't need another. But you can hardly imagine a case where there would be too many fire hydrant sketches in the world and this acts as a great stand-in for Mr. Claus, don't you think?
Merry Christmas Everyone!
My First "Painting"
If you follow my posts you know that I'm a pen driver. I draw a bunch of lines, hope they look like something and then, if I want to add color, I generally just 'fill in' the various pieces, using watercolors like crayons.
But I thought it was time to do a "painting." I'm not really sure when a sketch becomes a painting or whether you have to approach things very differently to create a painting. Seems to me like it's more the later than former so that's what I did….that different thing.
We'd just gotten some snow and I was out walking, saw a "winter scene" to my liking and took a quick snapshot of it. When I got home I took a 5×7 sheet of Fabriano Artistico "Extra White" cold press paper, and I made a few marks to indicate a horizon and the verticals for my fire hydrant. Ya gotta have fire hydrants in paintings don't you? I do.
Then, with considerable intrepidation, I started applying paint roughing out the tree and hydrant in light color. Once I knew their ultimate shape I increased the color until it was mostly as you see it here. Then I added a bit of ink just to emphasize things a bit. I don't know if this is an example of my demonstrating a willingness to learn new tricks or that I have no shame in posting my first painting. Either way, here it is.
Sketchcrawl Sketches And Then Some
We held our fall sketchcrawl last Saturday and I reported on it on Monday. The post was getting so packed with graphics that I decided not to post the sketches I did during the sketchcrawl.
I did do a couple, however. Being a fan of mundane urban accessories, I decided to draw one of a dying breed of accessory, the phone booth. It was convenient as it was situated at the meeting place for the sketchcrawl so I could sketch and still meet people as they arrived. I learned this trick from my buddy Yvan. I did it in a Stillman & Birn Zeta (6×9) using a Pilot Prera and Platinum Carbon Black ink. I found that I'd forgotten my watercolors so I did the color with Faber-Castell "Albrecht-Durer watercolor pencils. I like these as a substitute for watercolors because I can completely eliminate the lines made by the pencil.
In front of the Farmer's Market was a large pile of pumpkins, stacked on hay bales. I drew a portion of those in my Singapore special toned-brown sketchbook that was sent to me by Patrick Ng. I'm still learning how to work with this paper but I'm really enjoying it. I used the Pilot Prera and watercolor pencils on this one as well.
I thought I'd throw in a couple other sketches I've done recently. The garage sits at the end of a little park I sit in while waiting for a study group I run to convene. I don't think I ever posted it. It was done in a 3×5 Moleskine watercolor book.
When I was doing that sketch, they were tearing up the street in front of the park. By the next week they were ready to re-pave it and they'd just finished laying new curbing along its length. To do that, it seems, they had to remove the fire hydrant, which was hanging from a mechanized shovel. I'm a fire hydrant afficionado and this was akin to a bird-watcher seeing a rare bird. I had to sketch this and so I did, in my Stillman & Birn Zeta (6×9) with my Pilot Prera. This was the tenth fire hydrant sketch I've done and certainly the most unique.
The Variety That Comes From Sketching
If I did a statistical analysis of the my sketching subjects, it would be clear that I'm a building portrait kind of guy. I just love 'em and enjoy going out, finding them, and sketching them. In fact, being out in the city, sitting on a stool as people walk by, is a major part of what I enjoy about it. I've never been much for sketching from photos and this is probably why.
I guess it's true for most people, regardless of how or what kind of art they do; we all have a preferred subject type, whether it is flowers, landscapes, boats, or still lifes. But sketching provides something that other forms do not – the ability to sketch something quickly. This translates into sketchers drawing a much wider variety of things than an artist who must set up an easel and has a mindset of hanging the result on a wall.
We sketchers are happy with these quick sketches, often of subjects that no other group would ever do. We proudly show off our sketch of a garbage can, a fire hydrant or maybe even a dead fish. Why our brains work that way I do not know but I do know that our ability to do this without devoting a lot of time to it is the reason we do it so regularly.
This occurred to me as I was looking at the last few sketches I did in my little Moleskine watercolor book (3×5). Excepting the roller, which took me twenty minutes or so, these sketches were done very quickly, with no particular goal in mind other than to be sketching. All were fun.
Sketching Visualization And How To Miss Your Bus
A very popular form of sports training is mental visualization, where the athlete visualizes himself doing whatever sport it is they are doing. You can see it in real time by watching a golfer set up for a shot. They'll look towards their target, staring intently. They're "seeing" (visualizing) the shot. Seeing the ball travel the ideal trajectory. Then they take a practice swing, again seeing that trajectory. Repeated visualization has been shown to produce positive results. Some suggest that this process is the very basis of positive thinking. It's the ultimate in what you see is what you get.
I find myself doing this constantly relative to my sketching. During any dull moment you'll find me 'drawing' something, anything, but without a pen and without paper. I envision running the pen around the outline of a house, a sign, a fire hydrant. At other times I'll just mentally dissect the angles and relationships between pieces of some object. I think this constant practice of my 'seeing', making those all important eye/mind connections, has helped me quite a bit as a sketcher.
But there's been one problem. It causes me to miss my bus. The first time this happened I was waiting for a bus across the street from a major shopping center. I was 'drawing' a large sign and got involved with noticing the various tones from the various planes that composed the sign. Only the sound of the bus pulling away brought me out of my trance.
Then there was the day I was waiting for the bus early in the morning. I was looking at rooftop angles, trying to see how they changed as I looked at a row of buildings along the street. It was an interesting mental experiment, until the bus went by as I obviously wasn't interested in the bus. I was holding my finger up to analyze the angles.
We've got a great bus system in Quebec City but if you don't get on them, they don't take you anywhere. Lucky for me I always have something to do when I wait the 10 minutes for the next one to come along.
Fire Hydrant Addicts Anonymous
Me: "Hi, everyone. This is my first meeting. I'm am a fire hydrant addict. I need help…"
Everyone: "Hi Larry. Welcome to Fire Hydrant Addicts Anonymous."
And so it went at my first meeting. Nice bunch of folks, and an intimidating number of dogs. All are very understanding of those who spend a lot of time looking for fire hydrants.
I reported on my sketching of fire hydrants here. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Once I 'discovered' fire hydrants I started noticing their differences. And now that it's winter people watch with suspicion as I brush snow off a hydrant and take photos of it. I think what freaks them out the most is that I act so excited. Fortunately, they don't see the time I've spent on firehydrant.org, a great site for fire hydrant addicts. They haven't seen me on hydrant manufacturer sites, looking at exploded parts diagrams of the various models. Yes…I have a hydrant problem and I hope that Fire Hydrant Addicts Anonymous can help me.
Until the addiction intervention is accomplished, though, I'm compelled to draw them. Quebec City provides some fun variation in shape, color and vintage and, well, they're just cool. Do you have a sketching obsession?
Drawn in a Stillman & Brin Alpha (5.5×8.5) using a Lamy Safari and Noodler's Lexington Gray. Winsor&Newton watercolors.
Cheers — Larry
When Was The Last Time You Looked At A Fire Hydrant…
… really looked? Me neither…until I got interested in sketching. Even then I didn't give them a glance until I found the sketching work of Pete Scully. Pete is a master urban sketcher, mostly doing sketches of buildings in the US Davis area and mostly of the buildings there in. I've gotten a lot of inspiration from his work.
One of the things Pete is known for are his fire hydrant sketches. He's found some of the most wonderful fire hydrants in his travels and he's made a point of sketching them. This caused me to look at the fire hydrants we have here in Quebec City and I was surprised to find that ours are pretty cool too. They are mostly a pale red (sun bleached?) and yellow but their shapes vary as they represent vintages that probably date from the Victorian era to the present. I had fun drawing this one and so I share it here. One in a Stillman & Brin Alpha journal using a Noodler's Ahab flex pen and Winsor & Newton watercolors.