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Life is short. Even for those that get to live long ones...it still seems so short. So, when a young soul is taken, I think , how unfair. It's heart wrenching. The news headlines from today on the shootings of elementary school kids in Newton, Conn. have weighed heavy on my heart and I am beyond words. I can't even imagine what the parents of the children are going through. I ask everyone to send prayers, and loving thoughts their way. Light a candle to remember those lost.
When I read this story today, it sent a shock wave through my body...reminding me to be grateful that I still have my life. I feel grateful that today I was able to get up and breathe, that my heart is beating, and i'm safe and warm at home. We take these magical moments and mere instances in our lives for granted. Take the time to tell someone you love them, genuinely today, give your child the biggest hug you've ever given them, tell a friend how much you appreciate them, or congratulate a colleague on a job well done. Life is short. Spending your time acknowledging others and being grateful need to take priority in our days, so make it a priority every day. Leave the small differences behind and open your heart to give and fully appreciate what you have.
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1. He does dress better than I do, what would I bring to the relationship?
2. You poor, sad, multimillionaire. I feel so sorry for you.
3. This dress exacerbates the genetic betrayal that is my legacy.
4. You have to promise you won't fall in love with me.
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Definition of System
Definition Last Updated 17-Dec-2015 12:51
A system is a collection of physical entities, which may be individually referred to as resources or components of the system, having specific attributes (including both physical characteristics and behaviours) that, working together in a defined context, deliver a specific set of capabilities.
The name of a system is a reference to the complete working set of components. Membership of a system is non-exclusive: a resource or component may belong to more than one system simultaneously.
The physicality of systems does not exclude software, applications etc.; these are included as behaviours of systems arising from compliance with behavioural specifications, i.e. code, applications etc. do not have independent functional existence.
System is a defined term of Enterprise Architecture. System is a defined term of Business Analysis.
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Working Together
The phrase working together in the definition implies dependency relationships between the components of the system; the defined context implies the existence of constraints and dependencies on the environment, which constitute a set of preconditions to be satisfied for the nominal operation of the system and satisfactory performance of the required capabilities.
The reference to the physicality of the entities does not preclude entities such as applications from being considered parts of a system. Whilst software may be considered as an abstract specification, i.e. the enumeration of instructions for a processor to execute, those instructions only have effect by virtue of their existence as patterns of charge or magnetic fields or other tangible things in various devices, which patterns encode the instructions and are interpreted by the processor.
Because a system actually delivers specific capabilities it is in one sense self-contained; one cannot however entirely neglect the dependencies (also expressible as constraints or assumptions) given by the context, which may show that the system is not absolutely self-contained because it depends, for example, on the availability of electricity.
Different system definitions are therefore compatible (for the purposes of comparison and consideration of content) only to the extent that the contexts are compatible; ideally, a collection of systems should only be discussed as a whole if they share a single common context.
Because a set is a conceptual grouping, membership of one set does not necessarily preclude simultaneous membership of other sets, i.e. systems may overlap. The extent to which system overlaps affect performance will depend upon the specific nature of the things: execution of a process specification in one place need not impinge upon the execution of that process.
The term system may mean a wide variety of things according to context; the application AutoCAD may be described as the "building drawing system"; a database of parking permissions may be referred to as the "Parking System"; Microsoft Excel might be referred to as a "spreadsheet system" and so on.
However, what all such usages have in common is that in each the system is the sole, or at least primary, component of a collection of things (that may include people) that realises a recognised capability.
It is essential to recognise that to designate a collection of things as a system is to create a conceptual boundary dividing the things that are in the system from those that are not; it is equally important to recognise that as a purely conceptual boundary, any one thing may be part of more than one system – systems are not necessarily physically disjoint (non-overlapping). Since Microsoft Excel must run on a computer, under an operating system, my "spreadsheet system," – of which Excel is merely the most prominent part – significantly overlaps with my "word processing system," which comprises Microsoft Word on the same computer (and, as it happens, under the same operating system).
System is therefore not a fundamental entity for architectural modelling purposes; it may be natural to draw a box and label it "System X" but the arbitrariness of the boundary should not be forgotten. Ideally, there should be specific reference to the context in which the boundary is defined.
Most systems do not have people in them, but – in English at least – it would be perfectly legitimate to refer to the "British Legal System" and thereby refer to the laws, the judicial bodies and the judges, magistrates, lawyers and others who may be said to operate the system from within.
Similarly, most organisations are not thought of as being defined by the IT hardware they contain, but the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre could not be what it is without a supercomputer. Organisations are therefore likewise not fundamental entities; an organisation is just a particular kind of system.
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World's tallest lego building structure in Dubai
Dubai claims to have unveiled the world's tallest lego building structure in Legoland, a model based on Burj Khalifa skyscraper
DUBAI: An amusement park in Dubai claims to have unveiled the world's tallest lego building structure, a model based on Burj Khalifa skyscraper, designed and built using 4,39,000 lego bricks with a height of 17 metres.
Weighing a tonne and built in over 5,000 hours, the replica is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the integrated theme park destination.
The Burj Khalifa model, at 17 metres tall (a record- breaker for a model of a building) is located within the heart of Legoland Dubai, the amusement park.
Visitors will be able to view the structure alongside a host of other landmarks when the park opens on October 31.
Siegfried Boerst, General Manager of Legoland Dubai said, "Burj Khalifa, now the tallest LEGO building model in the world, is just one of the incredible attractions Miniland and Legoland Dubai have to offer for families and we look forward to welcoming everyone to discover these wonders for themselves on October 31."
Legoland Dubai is designed for families with children aged 2-12 and will feature over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions and 15,000 Lego model structures made from over 60 million lego bricks.
It will feature six themed lands – Lego City, Adventure, Kingdoms, Imagination, Factory and Miniland – each unique in their design, entertainment and playful learning experience
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Experience a laid-back Californian vibe at The Stanford Inn By The Sea, Mendocino, and get a taste for the salty Pacific air and seriously delicious vegan food. Daring meat-eaters to step out of their carnivorous zone, the innovative and inventive Raven's Restaurant presents a menu packed full of organic, locally harvested produce from seaweed to morel mushrooms.
It's all about healthy, sustainable living at The Stanford Inn, however, its eco-lodge credentials don't mean you miss out on luxury. Far from it. Pretty wood-panelled bedrooms are stashed with organic tea and coffee, robes, extra pillows and blankets. A fire is even set up ready in the grate so all you have to do is strike a match. And let's not forget the views of the ocean and grazing llamas!
The Inn's comfy lobby is a pleasant place to shoot the breeze and meet other guests while enjoying afternoon tea (included in your stay) and happy hour. Free bikes are available for hire too, so there's no excuse not to explore the eight-mile "Big River" trail and downtown Mendocino; a popular artists' colony, great spot for shopping and the film location for TV series, Murder, She Wrote.
Don't miss yoga, exhilarating hiking trails, a forest massage or holistic treatment at the wellness centre that guarantees a warm glow and smile. Tuning out and switching off has never been made so easy.


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New Year's Eve is just around the corner and the best part about it is that you have a long weekend to ring it in. With December 30 and 31 being a weekend and January 1 a Monday, you have the rare chance to let the party go on for three days straight. Three days are also good enough to take a short break and head somewhere for a mini vacation. Here are some destinations you can explore to ring in NYE.
DubaiWith a flight that is only a couple of hours long, Dubai makes for a great quick getaway option for those in India. It is also one of the best times to visit Dubai as the weather is favourable with a slight nip in the air in the evening. Go atop the tallest building to get a bird's eye view of the city, shop till you drop in the country's various malls, and experience the thrill of a desert safari in the sand dunes.
ThailandAnother international destination that is barely a few hours away from the Indian sub-continent, Thailand promises to offer an eclectic mix of experiences. You have beaches, mountains, crazy parties, bargain shopping and sightseeing to choose from. Bangkok, Krabi, Pattaya and Koh Samui are top places to explore in Thailand. If you are a foodie who loves trying new cuisines, you will find dishes that are unique to Thailand and will test your level of experimentation when it comes to food.
MaldivesIf your idea of a short break is to enjoy a breathtaking view, sip cocktails and take romantic walks on the beach, Maldives is the ideal destination for you. The island nation is a short flight away and is popular for its luxury resorts and villas that open out to the ocean. And if you love water sports, you can try everything from snorkeling to sailing. Maldives is a perfect getaway for those who want a relaxing getaway to ring in the New Year.
SingaporeIf a glitzy city life is what you prefer to ring in the New Year, head to Singapore that is buzzing with activities to offer to tourists. Spend a day at Universal Studios theme park that has some of the best rides and attractions in the world. You can also go on a food trail and sample some of the best cuisines in Singapore along with several street food haunts. Sentosa Island is another getaway close to Singapore that you can visit when here.
Sri LankaSri Lanka surely requires more number of days than three even though it is a small nation, but if you keep your travel limited to one to two cities, you can have a great time. Colombo is known for its architecture and melting pot of cultures and heritage. Kandy on the other hand, is popular for its natural beauty and lush greenery. If you are a history buff, Galle is a place you shouldn't miss. Commuting within Sri Lanka can take time so make sure you don't pack in too many things in your itinerary.


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Denver wages: Here's how the Mile High City ranks for growth
Denver wage growth is rising at the second-fastest clip in the nation, according to a new index from PayScale.
PayScale Inc., a Seattle-based compensation data and software provider, tracks total cash compensation for full-time, private industry employees in the U.S., adjusted for inflation and tracked since 2006, to compile its index.
Denver's year-over-year wages grew at 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2017, up 0.2 percent since Q1 2017 and 12.8 percent since 2006. That's higher than the national average of 2.4 percent.
Denver, the index notes, ranks as the 19th most-populous city in the U.S. and the fastest-growing major city in the U.S., with a population of 682,545 as of 2015.
"Because of its central U.S. location, Denver has become a location for storage and distribution of goods and services to the Mountain States, Southwest states, as well as all western states," the index says. "In 2015, Denver ranked No. 1 on Forbes' list, "Best Places for Business and Careers."
San Diego and Austin wages also grew at 3.5 percent, resulting in a three-way tie among those cities. Wages grew fastest in San Francisco, at 3.8 percent.
Detroit saw a negative wage growth of 0.7 percent, as did Kansas City, Missouri, down 0.3 percent, and Minneapolis, down 0.1 percent.
Nationally, the industries that saw the highest year-over-year wage growth were retail and customer service; health care and social assistance; and construction, respectively. The industry with the lowest year-over-year wage growth was engineering and science, the index found.
Two job groups saw their wages suffer in the past quarter: legal jobs were down 0.6 percent, and accounting and finance jobs were down 0.2 percent.


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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Gobi manchurian~My all time favourite!
Is there anybody out there who dont love manchurians?
There is hardly any fast-food restaurants that dont have this dish in their menu card!
This Indo-Chinese dish has won the hearts of many people that it became an inevitable item on parties..
We have a restaurant here in Chidambaram where all the youths flock in to enjoy the gobi manchurians they make.Although it tastes good,I feel that they are too unhygienic.
So I decided to post the recipe here.You can make them at home and have them as much as you want!
I have divided the recipe in two parts to follow easily..
Part 1:
You will need:
1 small cauliflower( separted into small florets ,washed and boiled for a couple of mins)
1 teaspoon of soy sauce
1/2 cup corn flour
1/2 cup maida
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
2 small onions/scallions crushed
Oil for deep frying
salt to taste
Make the batter by mixing maida,corn flour,crushed onion,garlic-ginger paste,chilli powder,soy sauce and salt in a ribbon-flow consistency..
Before dipping the florets in the batter make sure that the florets are thoroughly drained..
Heat the oil to smoking point and deep fry them till golden brown and drain excess oil..
Part 2:
You will need:
1/2 cup capsicum -cubed
1/2 cup onion-cubed
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
2 green chillie-chopped( or 1 teaspoon green chilli sauce)
2-3 teaspoon tomato sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon corn flour
salt to taste
Toss the capsicum and onion in a teaspoon of oil for a min..
Add the ginger-garlic paste,chillies and soy sauce and fry for a min..
Add the tomato sauce and stir well..If you want more gravy add 2-3 teaspoon of water and 1/2 teaspoon of corn flour to it and allow it to bubble for a min..
But I made it semi-dry version and so I didnt used corn flour..
Add the fried florets and toss well and remove from fire immediately.
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mouth water fotos...nice one.. Even I luvvv Gobi manchurianReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Amazing Dear, Its my Favourite Dish, How you came to know about this Madam..ReplyDelete
@ Rajesh,ReplyDelete
Welcome to my blog..I hope you will try them..
@ anonymous,ReplyDelete
Thank you...Do try and let me know how it tasted..
hi madhu,ReplyDelete
nice blog... i ve not seen a unique blog for cooking. UNIQUE!
I really really love gobi manch.
Ur patience and efforts are evident from the way in which u ve taken pics and added them too!
it wud be nice, if someone cooks me this :)
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Thank you very much..I keep posting more popular dishes soon..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Oh wow, you make cooking look fun and best of all easy!! I will try this for sure!ReplyDelete
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Caramel Cheesecake Chocolate Block (90g)
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What better way to relax and unwind than by unwrapping a deliciously thick chocolate block from Thorntons. Whether a small gift for a loved one, or an equally indulgent treat for yourself, there's a chocolate block for every little occasion.
14 melt-in-the-mouth pieces of chocolate form this 90g chocolate block, which is indented with the Thorntons logo. Blending sweet caramel flavour with a crunchy biscuit bite, this moreish bar is smooth and velvety in texture; a favourite with chocolate lovers and dessert fans alike.
If Caramel Cheesecake isn't your thing, we have lots of flavours to choose from so there's always a chocolate block to suit your taste. Plus we've wrapped our favourites together to create towers - a tantalising treat that's ideal for gifting or sharing. Why not try vibrant Ginger, rich Coffee & Walnut or zesty Orange Crisp?
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Caramel flavour milk chocolate with fudge and shortcake biscuit pieces
Milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids 30% minimum, milk solids 20% minimum.
Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Fudge Pieces (4.5%) [Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk (Skimmed Milk, Sugar), Sugar, Palm Oil, Shea Oil, Water, Maize Starch, Humectant (Glycerol), Salt, Emulsifiers (E471, Sunflower Lecithin), Flavourings], Shortcake Biscuit Pieces (4.5%) [Sugar, Wheat Flour (contains Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Invert Sugar Syrup, Lactose (Milk), Dried Whey (Milk), Milk Fat, Tapioca Starch, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Salt, Glazing Agent (Acacia Gum), Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, E503),Honey], Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Sea Salt, Flavouring.
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|56 g
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"Sense Japanese tradition and culture in a room filled with the aroma of Tatami mats. Relax your body and soul in the natural hot spring bath "Bihada-no-Yu", which literally means "Beautiful skin bath."
A mountain resort filled with the warmth and tenderness of nature all in an alpine environment. Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri is a ski-in / ski-out hotel at the base of the Annupuri ski resort.
Hilton Niseko Village is the Premium mountain resort offering the superb view of Mt. Yotei and adjacent to the Niseko Village Ski Resort.
Inspired by a fusion of world-class design, local artistry of Emi Shiratori and breathtaking scenery, this ski-in ski-out destination provides a spa, onsen and a variety of bar and dining options.
Exclusive 3-bedroom Kasara townhouses that embody authentic Japanese charm with contemporary elegance, bespoke with priority privileges and private concierge service, making this an ultimate place for skiers and discerning travellers.
Our hotel is situated right next to the world's best powder snow. In fact, one of the main HIRAFU ski lifts, the "Center Four Lift", is only a few footsteps away from the entrance, so you can practically ski in and out of the hotel.
AYA will open in December 15, 2016. Hirafu's newest ski-in ski-out development located just metres from the ski lifts with Mt. Yotei view. The serviced apartments are fully furnished and equipped. There is a range in size from Studio, 1.5BDR, 2BDR, 3BDR, Residence and Penthouse. Be the first to experience world-class amenities including private ski valet, 24 hrs front dest, concierge service, onsen hot springs, gym, yoga room, art gallery kid's club and so much more. AYA, your key to Niseko delight.
Aspect offers superb views of Mt. Yotei from the 2nd floor up and to a lesser extent the Grand Hirafu ski hill. Aspect comprises a selection of spacious 2BDR, 3BDR and 5BDR apartments for a comfortable stay. The property is fitted with the highest quality European and Japanese furnishings. In winter, a dedicated concierge service ensures an elevated level of service.
One of Niseko's most popular properties, Niseko Landmark View is only meters to the Hirafu Gondola is the only thing between Niseko Landmark View guests and the famous Niseko powder. All of the common comforts of a hotel can be enjoyed in contemporary luxury with an option of 2BDR or 3BDR apartments spread over six floors. You will also find our main reception desk and deli located on the ground floor.
Located in the center of Hirafu, MUSE Niseko is within touching distance of all the most popular dining locations and watering holes. The apartments vary in size from studios to 4 BDR apartments with an abundance of natural materials, with soft earth tones and textures befitting an alpine chalet in Japan. With a morning shuttle to the lifts, MUSE Niseko exudes elegance, with convenience.
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The Tricky Science of Brain Surgery on an Adorable Fur Seal
Dr. Ane Uriarte led the team that performed a first-of-its-kind brain surgery to treat hydrocephalus in a Northern fur seal. Ziggy Star, the fur seal who underwent the surgery, is recovering at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
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October 31, 2017
Color additives, what are they and are they safe?
A color additive includes food dyes and pigments that can be made from plants, animals, mineral sources, or synthetically. Manufacturers add color additives to our food to enhance natural colors.
What I hear the most concern about is around the synthetic color additives. The synthetic color additives have been developed to help maintain color of a product regardless of the pH, temperature or contribution of other ingredients. The FDA uses the term certifiable colors when describing color additives. This mean that the FDA requires testing and certification each time a new color batch is used. There are nine certifiable color they include Blue No.1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Orange B, and Citrus Red No. 2.
Despite oversight by the FDA many people are still wary of color additives. The FDA states that color additives are thoroughly evaluated prior to approval and safe when used in accordance with regulations. Yet, over recent years colors including yellow 1,2,3, and 4 have been banned due to adverse health effects. Some color additives have been found to cause cancer in animals or humans. These additives may not be used under the FDA regulations.
Due to much concern there is a movement showing that manufacturers are trying to replace synthetic color with plant or mineral derived compounds. Some of the other color additives come from fruits, vegetables, insects and minerals include grape skin extract, saffron, fruit and vegetable juices. The only concern around this is that color additives derived from sources such as fruit, vegetables or insects are "exempt" from batch testing and certification. Of course they must adhere to safety standards, but they are not certified through the FDA. It is hard to say if these "natural" color additives are safer, without an regulation and batch testing. Overall it is important that all colorants be tested whether synthetic or from a "natural" source.
Overall, color additives offer no health or nutritional benefit and are unlikely to be dangerous for most people. If you choose to eliminate or restrict color additives read labels and eat more foods that are minimally processed.


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The farm of George and Dorothy Rose is about two miles south of Gettysburg on the eastern side of Emmitsburg Road. (39.79698° N, 77.249211° W; map) George Rose was a butcher from Germantown, Pennsylvania, who had purchased the farm from Jacob Benner in 1858 for a little over $8,000. Evidence suggests that George did not live on the farm at the time of the battle, and only moved in sometime in 1868.
Instead George's brother John lived there with his wife Elizabeth, and seven children. Also living there was an older women working as a "domestic." a young woman who was "help," a middle-aged farmhand and 14 year old hired boy. A tenant farmer, Francis Ogden, his wife, and four sons also lived on the Rose farm, probably in the large farmhouse. The oldest son, Charles Francis Ogden, joined the 138th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, who were not at Gettysburg. While some of the Civil War's most intense fighting was swirling around his home, Charles and his regiment were a few miles to the south escorting supplies from Harpers Ferry to Washington.
The farmhouse dates back to 1811 and was completed to its present form in 1824. The barn was built in 1812.
The Rose Farm was at the center of some of the fiercest fighting on the second day of the battle. Tthe farm included the Stony Hill, the Rose Woods, and a twenty acre field where over 20,000 men engaged in brutal and often hand-to-hand combat leaving over six thousand killed or wounded. Ever since it has been known simply as The Wheatfield.
The thick stone walls of the farmhouse and barn provided shelter to the Confederates of Semmes' and Kershaw's Brigades, and the farm buildings were used as a Confederate field hospital. It is estimated that between 500 and 1,000 Confederate soldiers were buried on the property. Some of the most famous photograps after the battle were taken here by Alexander Gardner.
The stone farmhouse is still standing, but the barn is in ruins after burning down in 1910. The farm was in private hands until the 1950s, when it was acquired by the National Park Service.


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See why Dr. Hill calls Petitgrain the "Manly Lavender."
Petitgrain Essential Oils is used both in colognes and to help create a restful environment before bed.
Italians have used Bergamot for years to reduce feelings of stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. In Greece, the unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious and sad feelings. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect.
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Do you have a favorite loose tea you like to use? These Tea Mugs with Infuser are so cool!
Here is a quick video and great essential oil usage tip I thought you would be interested in:
The doTERRA Introductory Kit is a great way to start with these 3 simple Oils. Lemon, Lavender, & Peppermint.
They have such a combination of properties that are helpful for so many things.
Do you know some of the uses of Neroli? According to the research, Neroli instills relaxation, uplifts mood, reduces feelings of anxiousness, and promotes overall well-being. Applied topically, Neroli can be used to soothe skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes.
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One of my personal favorites! Balance has Frankincense – the king of all oils – in it.
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Add a drop of Fennel and Lavender to the palms of your hands. Rub your hands together and inhale; let the aroma sooth and calm.
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Does the phrase, "I'm going start working out beginning tomorrow", ring a bell or sound familiar to you? Most men have found themselves in that position only to discover that the next day passes, and so does the following day, yet nothing truly gets accomplished. We build up our motivation and can envision our goals, but the long journey ahead often gets the best of us. Chances are we'll come up with a million or more excuses in order to avoid what's really at the top of our priority list. In this case, it's about taking that first step towards working out and hitting the gym.
For most men it's not that they dread the process, in fact working out and getting exercise is actually enjoyable. But with things like surfing the internet, watching television shows, or even grabbing something to snack on, we lose focus on the path we need to be taking. In our minds we know we need to make the commitment to start picking up weights and moving our bodies. However what you might encounter is perhaps the biggest excuse most men will seem to put at the forefront of their brains. And what is that you might ask? It's "I don't have time", or "I'm too busy to get around to going to the gym."
It's understandable as every man has a busy lifestyle one way or another, but to accept it as being something that holds you back is well, unacceptable. Every day you wake up with the opportunity to achieve what you want to, and on the terms you want to. It takes a mental commitment coming from you as a man, because the reality of the situation is, most men genuinely do have extra free time. Maybe you're not looking in the right places or perhaps you weren't even aware of your options. Yet no matter what situation you happen to be stuck in, we're going to give you some ideas on how to make going to the gym a reality on a busy schedule.
Firstly before we jump into the ideas of what you do to add some flexibility to your schedule, it's important that we go over what it means to truly have free time. For instance let's use this example; let's say someone in your family is rushed to the emergency room. For most family men their going to drop whatever their doing and set their sole focus on making it to the hospital as fast and as quickly as possible. In that situation we develop an overwhelming sense of motivation and dedication towards meeting this task. Perhaps a loved one's life is on the line and you don't want to miss a single moment that you don't have to.
Now you may be wondering, how exactly does that even relate to me getting to the gym, when the situation isn't as dire? Well consider this, how much do you value your own health? If you answered the question like most men would, being in a higher regard, then you should want to spend every moment you can on treating your body the right way. You would value someone else's life in a loving manner, but when it comes to your own, what reason do you have not to hold it within the same regard? Of course it comes down the responsibility, but the biggest challenge that prevents men from hitting the gym in the first place is the lack of drive.
Going back to the emergency story we mentioned, that influential boost that originally took over your mind, needs to somehow manage to find its way back into your daily lifestyle. But don't let that confuse you, we're not saying you have to live on the edge every single day, because once you starting going to the gym it doesn't have to be like that. See, the moment you are able to harness that first jolt of motivation and step a single foot in the gym, is the very same moment you set yourself up for success. It's like a rolling snowball, once you get started that motivation and drive you have simply builds and builds.
But none of that really much matters if you don't take that first leap of faith and the first footstep into the gym. As a man you must show up in order to get the process going. Remember it's not a forced commitment, and although you should treat it like one, there's absolutely nothing to fear in moving forward. No man ever became a powerful man that both he or his peers respected, without taking the role of leadership at some point. To put it straightforwardly, you need to be the leader of your own life.
Finding Time To Work Out – The Opportunities
Once you have a sense of confidence and your motivation to become a better man is on point, you'll need to find a way to fit exercise into your schedule. It's simply a few hours a week, which is nearly nothing at all when compared to all of the other non-beneficial things in most of our lives.
Start by replacing your television time, internet time, or whichever you may feel is unneeded in your life presently. If you find yourself not already participating in those examples then let's look into another approach.
When you wake up in the morning you can always set the alarm clock an hour early. In the same manner when you come home from work you can always go to bed later in the night. If you want to get creative think about all the time you have during your lunch breaks at work. Or how about the weekends when you're off work, or even on your free days away from the office.
Whichever route you go with, you can achieve your ideal male fitness goals with around 3 days per week. You don't have to become a full resident of the gym, or quit your day job to get healthy or in shape. Instead it simply requires a reasonable amount of time dedicated towards improving yourself.
Rewards Of Exercise – The Bodybuilding Experience
If you think bodybuilding's best reward is the lean muscle you get from hitting the gym, you might be right. But like most successful men will say, it's all about the experience and lifestyle.
On day one you walk in the gym and leave sore, tired, battered and worn down to the floor. Your body hurts in subtle pain while you feel the urge to consume as much food as possible. You'll want to consume the best whey protein for men, and do whatever it takes to recover. At first you start thinking of doubt but you muster up the courage to give it one more day and one more workout. The next time you're surprised, it's getting better, more enjoyable and it starts to become a hobby. Soon enough it becomes a passion, and one of the most positive and rewarding experiences taking over your life.
You build an understanding that going to the gym doesn't mean you're just building muscle, because you're building upon your success instead. Every day you hit the gym your body strengthens but so does your character. You become a man that you, your friends, family and women respect and admire.
For you pumping iron becomes the hard work, because eventually the motivational aspect of things seems to become natural. Your brain enters into this state where you're no longer forced to exercise, instead this time, you love to exercise.
Pretty soon you'll start day dreaming of your next rep, and when the next time you walk back into the gym will be. It becomes a priority on your mind, and all of the smaller things that used to drag you down become simply forgotten. You'll build up the anticipation and inspiration to work out, and when those two are combined you have the ultimate recipe for a momentum that will never stop persuading you to be a bodybuilder.


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It's very common for strangers to talk to each other if you are at a tourist location. For example, if you are at Disney Land and you are sitting down, someone next to you might ask some questions assuming you are visiting from somewhere.
"How are you enjoying your vacation?"
"I'm having a great time. How about you?"
"It's pretty fun here. Are you having a good time?"
"This is a great place. I'm having a lot of fun. Are you having fun?"
"Are you here with your family?"
"I'm here with my wife and 2 kids. They are so excited to be here."
"My kids love this place. This is our third time here. Have you been here before?"
"This is my first time here. I always wanted to come and I'm having a great time."
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Ritual humiliation is strangely compelling, even for the victims. On Sunday in the Allianz Arena, a Stuttgart team that had been the more fluid, organised side at times could do nothing more than what countless lesser outfits have done this season: they lined up to congratulate FC Bayern for having such "a world class player", in the words of manager Armin Veh, in their ranks after the final whistle. You wouldn't have been surprised if the Swabians had asked Franck Ribéry for the sort of autographed souvenir that Wayne Rooney allegedly likes to leave behind in massage parlours: "I shafted you on April 27 2008. Merci et à bientôt, Franck."
For that's exactly what Ribéry did. The man who was taunted as Quasimodo, Frankenstein and Scarface by neighbourhood kids in Boulogne-sur-Mer once again became a veritable monster on the pitch. He was summoned off the bench 33 minutes before the end to score two goals of sublime beauty, break Stuttgart's resistance and secure Bayern's 21st title. The first one, a shot from 30 metres into Raphael Schäfer's top corner, was described as "utter madness" by an ecstatic Uli Hoeneß. The second was pure bloody cheek.
The matched finished 4-1, putting Bayern 12 points clear with four games to go and a goal difference of +41. Only the impending second leg of the Uefa Cup semi-final against Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday kept the players from emptying a giant Weißbierglass over Ottmar Hitzfeld's bald patch. "We said we could organise a party for them but they refused," said Hoeneß. "I liked that."
This season has been a bit of a mismatch from the start. Bayern were always going to walk away with it. It took them a while but they finally put the sort of distance between them that Hoeneß, Munich's Mr Binoculars, had confidently predicted. The biggest surprise has been the way the rest of the league have almost revelled in Bayern's dominance. In the past, you'd have expected the Ribéry and Luca Toni "little and lanky" show to generate new resentment against the southern moneybags but instead the Bundesliga looked happy to be picked on by such greats. There was something of the Stockholm syndrome about this season.
That hasn't helped Bayern in Europe. They approached games against B teams such as Bolton, Belgrade and Braga with a sense of entitlement that got them into trouble. Home legs against Getafe and Zenit were symptomatic of their complacency - after a determined start, they stopped playing and conceded an equaliser. In Spain, their desperately poor performance against 10 men warranted a defeat but they bungled their way to a 3-3 draw that fed into their own myth. Hitzfeld really meant it when he described Bayern's chances in Russia as "60:40", despite the 1-1 result in the first leg.
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Scott Harrington and the rest of the Web.com Tour will play in the inaugural WinCo Foods Portland Open on Aug. 21-24 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.
(Mike Tokito/The Oregonian)
In many ways, Scott Harrington maintains the same goal he has had during his 11 years as a professional golfer: to put together one or two big weeks to catapult himself onto the PGA Tour.
But if Harrington, a 33-year-old Portland native who competes on the Web.com Tour, does finally get himself onto professional golf's biggest stage, it won't be because of a fluke week in which he makes every putt. Instead, it will be part of a progression in which he has improved, learned and waited patiently for his opportunity.
"I feel like I'm a much better player than I was when I was younger and playing out here, and I feel like I'm more prepared to have success," he said.
Last week, Harrington was at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club to help promote the inaugural WinCo Foods Portland Open, the Web.com event that will be played Aug. 21-24. A dream scenario could play out that week for Harrington, not far from his alma mater, Jesuit High School. The tournament caps the tour's "regular season," and the top 25 on the season money list after the final putt drops at the Witch Hollow course will be awarded PGA Tour cards for 2015.
Coming into this week, Harrington is 85th on the money list with $27,376, which puts him $55,356 out of the top 25. On the Web.com Tour, a win or second-place finish can erase such a deficit.
"I'm excited for the rest of the year and hopefully getting one of those cards in the hometown at the end of the year," Harrington said.
Although the hometown angle would be intriguing, Pumpkin Ridge won't be the only place Harrington could secure a PGA Tour card. After the WinCo event, the tour will go into a four-tournament playoff that will involve the tour's top 75 from the money list, as well as the Nos. 126-200 finishers on the PGA Tour's FedExCup points list.
The top 50 finishers from the playoffs earn PGA Tour cards, part of the tour's revamped system that eliminated the qualifying tournament. Tour officials believe that season-long performance is a fairer way to award cards instead of one hot week in Q-school. In a way the longer-term view mirrors the climb Harrington has made in his career.
Harrington turned pro in 2003 after playing four years at Northwestern, where one of his teammates was five-time PGA Tour winner Luke Donald. It was a natural progression for a golfer who grew up around the game, whose parents, Bob and Mary, are deeply immersed in the amateur golf scene in Oregon (Bob is a former Oregon Golf Association president).
Shortly after turning pro, Harrington entered the PGA Tour qualifying tournament and finished 144th, which gave him partial status on the Nationwide Tour (now the Web.com Tour). The following year, he didn't make a cut in his first eight starts until suddenly catching fire in Wichita, Kansas, where he birdied the final three holes to tie for second.
But he made only two other cuts that year and lost his spot on the tour, sending him to play mini-tours for the next three years. One tour ceased operating after Harrington had paid a $6,000 entry fee, and he never saw the money again.
In 2008, Harrington got back onto the Nationwide Tour after making the PGA Tour qualifying finals. But he made just three cuts in 16 starts and again lost his card.
So it was back to the mini-tours, where he continued to hone his game and found success. He won four times on the Gateway Tour, one of the more established mini-tours. The victories helped keep him going.
Harrington has a degree in communications from Northwestern, but he says he never considered pursuing a different career.
"Everybody has those weak moments where you've missed a few cuts in a row, you're playing bad and maybe you're getting tired of traveling," he said. "But for me, the hunger to get out there and to be a great player on the PGA Tour, it's as big as I've ever had. I know this is what I'm supposed to be doing."
In August 2012, Harrington caught the break he'd been waiting for. He got into the Web.com's Price Cutter Charity Championship via Monday qualifying. He then contended all week for the win, and tied for the lead with a birdie on the 72nd hole before losing in a playoff. The finish got Harrington temporary membership on tour.
Although it might seem as if Harrington caught one bolt of lightning, the good play was actually a continuation of the strong form he'd had all year on the mini-tours.
"To be able to Monday into that tournament was a big deal for me at that point, and to be able to take advantage of it the way I did, parlay that into status on this tour was really a career changer," he said. "I'd been playing really well for a couple of years. Granted, it was on a lower level, but it's hard to win anywhere. I'd been doing very well, and I knew I just needed some opportunities."
Harrington has been on the Web.com Tour since, and the extended run has been a blessing. In 2004 and 2008, he didn't have the full status he has now, which put added pressure on every start. Now, as a fully-exempt member, he knows he can get into every event.
"That's a nice luxury to have, because in the past, if I didn't get off to a good start, that meant I wasn't going to get into more tournaments," he said. "Now I could plan my schedule, plan well in advance, and that's a big deal."
Harrington has always been a long hitter — his 301.3-yard driving average ranks No. 13 on tour this year — capable of shooting low numbers. But early in his career, he was just as capable of shooting high scores. Slowly but surely, he has taught himself how to post respectable numbers even when he's not at his best.
"I feel like back when I played on this tour before, I was more of a feast-or-famine player," he said. "I wasn't very consistent. Pretty much my bad golf didn't keep me in it, and I feel like that's a big difference now, how much better I've gotten in that my mediocre golf is still pretty competitive, and that's why I'm making more cuts. It's a big deal to keep your mediocre stuff still competitive."
Although professional golf headlines sometimes seem full of phenoms who rocket to success in the 20s, Harrington says his story is more typical — a player learning through trial and error, getting better steadily and catching a break or two to get to the PGA Tour.
"I've had my ups and downs, but I feel like I'm at the point where I'm ready to make that leap, one good week away from being where I need to be," he said. "You always want things now, always want things quickly. But sometimes you have to take a step back and kind of see like, 'OK, maybe this was the best thing for me, play another year on the Web.com Tour, maybe I wasn't quite ready.' When it happens, I'll be ready for it. Until then, you just gotta keep grinding."
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Moreover, use a multi-socket extension when plugging your home appliances and turn it off when not in use. These simple habits can lessen your electricity consumption by 15%.
Ways of Washing Clothes and Dishes
Did you know that the amount of energy and water used when washing your clothes and dishes takes up a huge portion in your monthly energy consumption? However, there are simple steps in getting clean without using large amount of energy. There are two ways on how to wash household items, by using hot and cold water. When washing your clothes in a washing machine, use cold water. Using hot water when washing your clothes will increase the consumption of your electricity. Moreover, hang-dry your newly washed clothes instead of using the dryer.
Have Plants
Having plants around the house can block the heat from getting into your house. However, if you are living in a condo, you can have an indoor garden by planting herbs in a small pot. Getting plants around or within your home will limit your use of an electric fan or air conditioners as your home will stay cool and ventilated.
Replace Bulbs
Replace your bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL). CFL's can save up to 66% more energy than using incandescent light bulbs. Though, you can choose a more efficient, the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) bulbs.
The green habits mentioned above are some of the ways to reduce your environmental impact and save money from having expensive electricity bills. So, even if you splurge in purchasing a luxury villa in an executive village or own that condos for sale in The Fort, you can still save money by going green. An environmental-friendly home does not only save you money, but it can save our Mother Earth, too.
About The Author
Justin is a digital marketing specialist for in the Philippines. He loves staring at large amounts of data while trying to figure out what to do with it. He attempts to write about different topics and blog during his free time while watching anime and TV series. The internet is his playground while the world is his bedroom. He's still trying to figure out what to do with data.


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Museums, planetariums and observatories afford the general public the best opportunity to learn about and explore the latest astronomical discoveries. Below you'll find locations of museums, planetariums and observatories that have sent us their information. If there is missing or inaccurate information presented, please let us know at email@example.com.
View Planetariums in Michigan in a larger map
Alternatively, take a look at the Michigan Museums Association website for information about Michigan museums.
Loch Ness Productions has an online compendium of the world's planetariums. Check out the list forMichigan.


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Apple Invites Scrutiny of Mac OS X Security
Apple unveiled details of the upcoming Mac OS X 10.7, a.k.a. "Lion", a few months back. The company is still hard at work developing the OS, and apparently Apple is taking security much more seriously with this next release of the flagship OS.
Apple has reportedly invited expert security researchers to analyze an early preview release of the OS and provide feedback. Dino Dai Zovi–co-author of The Mac Hacker's Handbook, and Charlie Miller–Dai Zovi's co-author and perennial winner of the Pwn2Own race to hack the Mac, are among those invited to scrutinize Lion.
According to a report from ComputerWorld's Greg Keizer, the researchers must agree to an NDA which bars them from sharing anything they might find with the public. Keizer quotes Miller, stating, "They've never done this before. That they're thinking of reaching out [to researchers] is a good positive step, but whether it makes a difference, I'll believe it when I see it."


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Welcome to High Country Family Dentistry
When you visit our general, family, and cosmetic dental office, your smile and oral health are our top priority. Dr. Geisel and our entire team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care you deserve. We pride ourselves on making you feel you are among friends at the dental office. We try to create a relaxed comfortable atmosphere in which you feel at home.
At our Flagstaff, AZ dental office, you'll experience all that dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of your whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long-term dental health and a beautiful smile.
Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. This website is a resource we hope you'll find both useful and interesting. We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our practice, dental conditions and treatments, dental recommendations, and more. Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
We don't just treat patients; we care for people!
Some of the procedures we offer include:
- General dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Porcelain bridges
- Teeth extractions
- Bruxism relief
- Dental implants
- Dentures/partials
- Teeth whitening
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Porcelain crowns
- Cleanings and exams
- Wisdom teeth
- Periodontal treatment
- Porcelain veneers
We welcome new patients, appreciate referrals, and look forward to visiting with our current patients.
Need to schedule an appointment or have a question? Schedule an appointment at our Flagstaff dental office today!


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The Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange System is among the most popularly used telecommunication machines in most of the offices these days. Ingrained with the latest technological features, this machine facilitates connection with the vast outside world quite easily and effortlessly.
With the assistance of the EPABX system, it is possible to connect to all incoming calls. The machine can be used to direct all incoming calls according to the extensions mentioned in the directories. It can be programmed accordingly to facilitate easy connection of calls to the different departments. There is hardly any requirement of intermediaries to connect the calls.
The EPABX system includes speed dialing facilities which ensure accuracy and quick dialing of numbers without any hassles. Through this option, it is possible to dial all numbers quickly and attend numerous calls simultaneously.
There are various reputed companies that offer EPABX systems with different features. Some of these machines include voice interactive enquiry which is considered to be an added facility. The system also includes easy to use buttons which specify different features. Some of the machines include handsets which can be used by people while moving around.
The latest Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange System includes a variety of advanced features which can be utilized effectively to improve sales and business prospects. It also facilitates easy and quicker communication between people. Some of the latest machines include an upgraded voice solution. Callers can hear a welcome message while calling through this machine. This message can be customized according to the requirements of a business organization. Some companies choose to integrate the name, address and services of the company through this message option. This will further assist in improving the services of the company. There are other attractive features in the machine such as call redirecting, forwarding important calls and so forth. Most of these machines include a message system through which the callers can leave a message which includes the name and the numbers of the caller, in case the calls are unanswered.
Due to the advanced use of telecommunication facilities in majority of the commercial settings and business organization, the demand for fast networking solutions are growing with each passing day. The role of EPABX system can be analyzed at this particular juncture.


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Simple Swap was born out of a desire and passion to encourage other women on journeys toward living healthier, more inspired, intentional lifestyles through implementing one simple swap per month.
Each swap will:
1. Take 30 minutes or less to accomplish
2. Be inexpensive to implement or boast overall, long-haul {health} savings
3. Focus on improving health/eco-friendliness, being good stewards of our resources and/or fostering a creative and intentional life.
Some weeks, all three will be accomplished in 30 minutes or less!
The beautiful and creative Robin from Diet Coke on the Rocks already made her December Simple Swap of Green Gift Wrapping! Check it out!
We haven't bought wrapping paper for our Christmas gifts since G was born; that's right -- we are going on holiday season number four without buying pretty papers that make what's beneath the tree look so inviting.
But that doesn't mean we've sacrificed beautiful and creative wrapping; in fact, we've done just the opposite. We've revved up our creativity and in that found beauty in by not buying any new wrapping papers.
Here's how we've done it:
Green Gift Wrapping Idea 1
When we have forgotten our canvas bags while shopping, I almost always ask for paper bags in lieu of plastic. Aside from being great take 'em and leave 'em totes when bringing dinner to a friend or dropping off goods on a doorstep, paper bags make fabulous wrapping paper and give the givers of gifts a creative way to package their presents.
My boys, for example, love to decorate the insides of a paper bag I've cut at the seams and then wrap up presents in their home-made beautiful wrapping paper.
Aside from saving money, recycling and exercising their creative juices, it's a really personal way to decorate a gift for a loved one.
Green Gift Wrapping Idea 2
Maybe you're thinking something more sophisticated? Newspapers like the Wall Street Journal and any other text-heavy print are perfect for a simple seco-friendly black and white wrapping motiff.
Simply take the most text-heavy sections and wrap up the gifts. Cut thick strips of newspaper and fold over the strips to make a bow to adorn the top.
We're trying this gift wrapping for the first time this year, and I'm so psyched to recycle our reading as well as make it into something beautiful!
Green Gift Wrapping Idea 3
We've made it a point every holiday to save cheery bags, still-usable tissue paper and bows and ribbons that are in great shape after being disassembled. We keep everything in a Rubbermaid box in the basement and pull it out when we need to wrap.
I've also found that cut evergreen bushes, as well as fresh-cut holly berries and scavenged pine cones arranged together are great replacements for bows.
So how do YOU Green Gift Wrap? Take a picture or write about it and link up for a chance to win an entire recycled gift wrapping kit from Green Girl Gift Wrap. Included in the winning set that will be delivered in time wrapping before Christmas:
(1) pack of Snowman gift wrap
(1) pack of Red Curves Gift Wrap
(1) pack of Red Gift Wrap
(1) pack of Red/Gold Snowflakes
(1) pack of Blue Diamond gift wrap
(1) pack of purple Stripe gift wrap
(1) pack of Wedding gift wrap
(2) Large gift bags
(2) Medium gift bags
(2) Small gift bags
(2) Packs of tissue paper
But link soon!
We're closing the linky at midnight Thursday, Dec. 15 so the winner will get her kit in time for Christmas.
{No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to all U.S. residents who are 18 years and older. The link will close on December 15th at 11:59pm and the winner will be selected randomly Dec. 16, 2011 from the link up pool. Green Girl Gift Wrap is only providing the giveaway items; I have not been compensated in any way or gifted with any product to talk about GGGW}.


text: At Sports Specialist Rehabilitation Centre, co-owners and identical twin chiropractors Dr. Marco and Dr. Paolo De Ciantis work with their patients to stop hurting and start living. Working with a range of patients from athletes looking to improve their performance to individuals who simply want day-to-day tasks to be easier, the twins and their team restore their patients to optimal well-being. Our well-rounded team of healthcare professionals uses proper diagnoses, manual therapies, and communication with other health care providers to effectively direct your health care.


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It's time to prepare and hang your digital photo art in our virtual art gallery, aka as Photo Art Friday or PAF.
If you are new to Photo Art Friday, you can read the guidelines for participation here.
Please remember that the central focus of this linky party is to showcase photographs that you have digitally manipulated into a piece of photo ART. While you may feel (as I sometimes do) that your photo is more beautiful than the artistic version of it, we still want to see your digital ART work here. The great thing is you can always display the photo your art piece was created from, in your post. That way, we get to enjoy both!
The OPTIONAL theme for this month's Photo Art Friday is "WATER". You can share photo art that contains any form of water, if you choose to go with the theme/challenge. But you always have the option to share any piece of your photo art.
If you need a texture with some water droplets on it to make your piece of photo art, I released a free one for you here.
I chose to 'artify' photos of plants/flowers with droplets of water on them:
The next edition of Photo Art Friday is scheduled for the first Friday in October - the 4th. As always, I will give you a little 'heads up' warning a week or so before.
The optional theme/challenge for October will be:


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GlobalSign Deepens Existing Partnership with Leading Scandinavian SSL Provider through Strategic Share Investment.
Partnership with TRUSTZONE Provides Industry-Leading Security Solutions and Has Already Resulted in Over 100 Percent Market Growth in Scandinavia.
Boston, MA - June 19 2012 - GlobalSign (www.globalsign.com), the enterprise SaaS-based Certificate Authority (CA), today announced that it has made a minority share investment in TRUSTZONE (www.trustzone.com/about), a leading Scandinavian IT security company, to aggressively pursue the Scandinavian enterprise SSL and PKI markets. Through the partnership, both parties aim to meet the increasing demand for SSL and other digital certificates requirements in the region through a range of dedicated enterprise solutions.
With over 55 percent growth in the SSL market during the last year (source: www.netcraft.com), the requirement for security in the Scandinavian region is at an all-time high. GlobalSign has been working with TRUSTZONE for several years to encourage best practices for website security throughout this territory, issuing over 11,000 SSL Certificates through TRUSTZONE, resulting in a significant acceleration in market growth of over 100 percent (source: www.netcraft.com). The partnership demonstrates both companies' commitment in working together to enable customers to benefit from industry-leading SSL security solutions and in providing high levels of customer support, delivered directly by TRUSTZONE at the local level.
The two organizations have joined forces to better serve the enterprise market in particular and are introducing GlobalSign's leading Managed SSL and Enterprise PKI (ePKI) solutions to TRUSTZONE's customer base, enabling advanced on-demand management of a range of digital certificates. The scalability of both solutions gives large enterprises the ability to streamline workflows, whilst reducing the cost and time resources typically associated with digital certificate management and PKI deployments.
"As one of the largest and most successful suppliers of SSL Certificates in the Scandinavian region, TRUSTZONE is proud to have been given the opportunity to offer GlobalSign's SaaS-based Managed SSL to all Scandinavian enterprises," said Jacob Højmark Nielsen, Managing Director of TRUSTZONE A/S. "Existing as well as new customers of TRUSTZONE will now be able to instantly issue Extended Validation, Organization Validated and email certificates, as domain names and organizational information is registered and pre-vetted only once a year. This was the solution that our partners, customers and the entire enterprise market in Scandinavia have been wishing for, so we're extremely pleased that we're now given the opportunity to approach the Scandinavian enterprise market with such a powerful tool."
"We have been successfully working with TRUSTZONE for over four years to facilitate the growing need for SSL deployment, making the Internet a safer environment for all," said Paul Tourret, Managing Director, GMO GlobalSign Ltd. "This development in our strategic partnership will allow us to now accelerate achieving our common goal in providing industry-leading security solutions, top-notch customer service."
GlobalSign's full range of digital certificates, including Managed SSL and Enterprise PKI solutions are available directly from TRUSTZONE. For more information, please visit: https://www.trustzone.com/mssl_epki
About TRUSTZONE
TRUSTZONE is a leading Scandinavian IT security company focusing on identity and trust services. Since the company was founded in August 2004 TRUSTZONE has been distributing digital certificates to European enterprises focusing on the Scandinavian markets. Today TRUSTZONE is among the biggest Scandinavian providers of digital certificates and the TRUSTZONE brand is now a well-known name to almost all Scandinavian organisations.
About GMO GlobalSign
GlobalSign has been a trust service provider since 1996. Its focus has been, and always will be, on providing convenient and highly productive PKI solutions for organizations of all sizes. Its core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct SSL secured transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. Vision and commitment to innovation led to GlobalSign being recognized by Frost & Sullivan for the 2011 Product Line Strategy Award. The company has local offices in the US, Europe and throughout Asia. For the latest news on GlobalSign visit www.globalsign.com or follow GlobalSign on Twitter (@globalsign).
GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group is a comprehensive provider of industry-leading Internet solutions including domain name registration, cloud-based and traditional hosting, ecommerce, security, and payment processing services that each hold the top share of their respective markets in Japan. Other key business areas for the Group include online securities/FX trading, Internet advertising, search engine marketing and online research, and smartphone game development and publishing. GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE: 9449) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. For more information please visit http://www.gmo.jp/en.
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Private park operators and industry officials have noted for several years now that growing numbers of Americans are camping closer to home as a result of rising fuel costs.
But while this poses a marketing challenge for parks in far-flung locations – which cater to smaller numbers of long-haul campers – there is still a significant contingent of dedicated park operators who are betting their futures on the enduring appeal of camping in remote sites.
Many of them attended the spring convention of the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO), including Michele Johnson, a Southern California native who recently purchased Schatzi's 4 Seasons Resort, a secluded campground with cabins in Wisconsin's North Woods. The region was popular with Chicago-based mob figures in the 1930s and 40s.
"People seek out these kinds of places," said Johnson, one of 565 park operators and industry officials who attended the March 14–18 convention at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Stevens Point, Wis. "People still crave places to go to get away," said Johnson. "We're at the end of the road on a lake. It's pretty secluded, and the fishing in amazing."
Still, most park operators attending the WACO convention told RVBUSINESS.com that they are drawing the majority of their business from cities that are less than 100 miles away.
But that, of course, is not the only trend private park operators have been talking about at WACO's convention or at any of the other significant spring events in the RV park and campground arena, including the ARVC Michigan Spring Convention & Trade Show, March 26–28 at the Causeway Bay Hotel & Conference Center in Causing, Mich.; the Northeast Conference on Camping and Trade Show, March 22–24 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, Mass.; the Mid-Atlantic Campground Conference, March 6–7 at the Dover Downs Hotel in Dover, Del.; and the Carolina Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds Convention & Expo, Feb. 6–7 at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Many park operators continue to see rising demand for seasonal campsites.
"We're getting phone calls daily from people asking about them," said Becky Gussell, co-owner of Sherwood Forest Campground and RV Park in the Wisconsin Dells, which has 181 overnight and 37 seasonal sites.
Stoney Creek RV Resort and Campground in Osseo, Wis., which has 70 sites in 65 acres, is also seeing growing demand for seasonal sites, primarily from families and retirees who live within 70 to 100 miles of the campground, said co-owner Joy Levake.
Scott Kollock, who co-owns Vista Royalle Campground in Bancroft, Wis., said he is seeing growing demand for seasonal sites, too. About 150 of his 275 sites are now occupied by seasonal campers, he said, noting they use everything from park models to travel trailers and fifth-wheels as destination camping units.
Johnson of Schatzi's 4 Seasons Resort is seeing strong demand for seasonal sites as well. "We have so many people calling trying to find seasonal spots that we are already full (for the season) now," Johnson said of her park, which has 29 sites and two cabins.
Park operators are also seeing continuing growth in demand for rental units, including park models, site built cabins and yurts.
"Our rentals are just about filled every weekend this summer," said Randy Sondalle, co-owner of Pineland Camping Park in Arkdale, Wis., a noteworthy achievement for any campground owner three months ahead of the summer season. Pineland has three cabins.
Gussell said Sherwood Forest Campground and RV Park is also seeing continuing strong demand for its 15 rental cabins and two rental trailers, a trend that bodes well for the nation's park model and towable RV manufacturers, which are increasingly marketing units for seasonal and rental use.
Lori Severson, WACO's executive director, said a record 192 businesses displayed their products and services at the association's tradeshow. Vendors included RV pedestal supplier Wade Elliott of Kingston, Wash.-based Utility Supply Group, who noted that his sales figures for January and February exceeded last year's figures for the same period.
The WACO conference included more than 20 educational seminars as well as guest appearances by several former members of the Green Bay Packers football team, including William Henderson, Santana Dotson, Bill Schroeder and Gilbert Brown, who was known as "The Gravedigger" for pretending to dig a grave to bury the unfortunate member of the opposing team he just demolished.


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When looking for a frozen dish on a warm day, most Americans reach for a pint of ice cream. The average American eats 48 pints of ice cream every year -- that's almost a pint per week [source: IceCream.com]. If and when ice cream's not on the menu, most people are open to a cold scoop of sorbet (made from fruit and water), granita (also a dessert that relies on frozen water), or gelato (which is ice cream's Italian cousin). But isn't gelato the same thing as ice cream? As it turns out, no. It's not. There are three major differences between gelato and ice cream: the amount of air that's churned into the dessert, fat content and the ideal serving temperature.
First, let's talk about air.
The main ingredient in ice cream isn't actually listed on its ingredients list. It's not cream or any other dairy product. It's air. Ice cream is fluffier than gelato, and it typically contains more than 50 percent air after it's been churned. But that's not the case when it comes to gelato. For instance, a scoop of chocolate gelato has a minimum of 25 percent (and as much as 90 percent, depending on the brand or recipe) less volume than a scoop of chocolate ice cream -- and that's directly due to how it's churned. Gelato is made in small batches and is churned much more slowly than ice cream [source: Morelli's Gelato, The Huffington Post]. That means the scoop of gelato is denser than its ice cream counterpart, and some people will say that means it's richer and more flavorful.
Fat and temperature are also important. Too much fat and you've got yourself a scoop of ice cream, and too cold of a temperature and you've got, well, ice crystals.