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How to Spot a Good Kids Photographer
Having two little girls and not much time on her hands, Nooshin knew it was important to pick the best kids photographer in Orlando.
She and her family came into the studio for fresh portraits after their recent move to the Orlando area. Incredibly, Nooshin had been a fan watching on social media from all the way in Dubai!
The entire family was eager to finally get in front of the camera!
Most professional photographers know all about the tricks of the trade when dealing with kids. This standard advice for kids photographers always applies:
- Bring toys and props
- Schedule the session when the child is well rested (as possible!)
- Be patient
- Take LOTS of pictures
The one thing that makes a good kids photographer an amazing one is communication. Make sure your photographer asks questions about them and to them because it's the only way to get the best images out of your kids.
Your kids photographer should be fun to be around and be okay getting silly with your little ones.
A Good Kids Photographer…
• Is flexible and creative! This family wanted to include cultural clothing for their portrait.
• Makes sure the family looks good together. This matters for clothing options and when posing the family.
• Will shoot from many ways, including the floor to get the right angle of the kids.
• Knows that Dads are the best at getting good giggles and silly shots!
An Experienced Kids Photographer…
• Can bring smiles out of any child (or teenager) that is unwilling. And if not, their smirk will be the best image in the pile!
• Loves to display the individual personality of each family member
• Knows that Mom is the star! Including hair and makeup in the photo session process takes one huge thing off her plate! (It doesn't hurt that she'll look fantastic!)
The Kids Photographer That is Worth Her Weight in Gold…
• Gets flawless results the first time! For many reasons, sometimes there is no second chance to get the shot. The newborn will never be that small again. The teenage smirk can come and go quickly! Dad has a never-ending travel schedule.
• Makes sure there is no hassle for you! From the session pre-planning to your studio comfort on the day of, all the details should be attended to by your kids photographer and her team.
A family session with Tamara Knight includes all these things and more!
Are you ready to update your family gallery?
Time, those scrumptious baby cheeks, and their cute bare feet are fleeting – capture it all while you can!
A photograph is the best present for any occasion – it is a timeless capture of an existing moment.
To book your session please call 650.218.2417 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
View my headshot gallery on my website at www.tamaraknight.com.
The Premier Orlando headshot photographer of the Greater Orlando area, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Windermere, Kissimmee, Apopka, Oviedo, Lake Mary.


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If you're jonesing for a phone that can run either Android(s goog) or Firefox OS without voiding the guarantee, you don't have to wait much longer. The plucky Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone said on Tuesday that it will start selling its Intel(s intc) Atom-based Revolution handset through its online store from 20 February at a cost of €239 ($326) excluding tax, though it's offering the device at a slightly discounted €222 for a limited period of time. We now also know the built-in storage capacity: 4GB (thankfully there's also a microSD slot). One reminder: branding issues mean Geeksphone has to call Firefox OS "Boot2Gecko", which is Mozilla's old codename for the operating system.

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A Note From the Founders, Greg and Susy Stille
In May 2009, we met with Willem Boot and Kelly Hartmann of Panama Finca Hartmann, and the Peterson family of Hacienda Las Esmeralda (both Panama Geisha Farms), to talk about the possibility of growing and curating Gesha coffee in Hawaii. We believed that this exotic coffee could grow well and produce an outstanding cherry, full of unique flavors and aromas.
We began researching the necessary protocols to bring seed to the state. After starting the necessary procedures, we purchased two kilos of seed from Hacienda Las Esmeralda which arrived in Maui on April 1, 2010. At that time we started the quarantine grow-out at the plant quarantine office in Kahului on April 13th. There were extensive guidelines that needed to be followed to ensure that no outside pests or contamination were brought into the islands along with the seed. The grow-out room assigned to us was surrounded by a water mote and had two airlock doors leading to our grow-out room, to ensure there would be no contamination. With a single light bulb in the ceiling, hose bib and nursery tables around the three walls, we had tray/tree cells for 400 trees. Adding mist irrigation, grow lights and a time lapse camera, we began the process of growing our new gesha. Initially the seeds needed to soak in malathion and fungicide for 24 hours, and the potting soil was later drenched with the same insecticide/fungicide. The seeds grew over the coming year and everything that entered the control room remained in the room throughout the controlled grow-out.


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Excel 2007. I want to be able to create a master price list (Column B, row by row = product by product). Then, when we get a new shipment/invoice, I want to be able to pull the corresponding data into the excel workbook, COMPARE the price changes (IF they changed) and if possible send that data to a new column or at least highlight only the changes. Is that a possible simple function, not getting into sql or access or vb or anything?
Example: Original Price List Column A = name (will not change) Column B = price (B1 = $1.00, B2 = $2.00)
New price list (new workbook? or new sheet?) shows Column A stays the same but B1 is now $1.25, and B2 has not changed.
Is there a way to highlight B1 so I can notice the changes immediately?
Or better yet is there a way to copy/dump that changed price into another column (for example, have Column C row C1 show $1.25 (price changed) but show nothing for C2 which did not change?
Thanks help is appreciated.
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Some time ago (several months) a fluorpronet member from a California academic institution graciously sent a message over this mailing list on constructing an inexpensive light source for visualizing GFP. They were also thinking of sending out more details on the design. I deleted the message and wish to contact the originator. Would that individual re-send that original message so I can make contact? _______________________________________ Gregory R. Siragusa, Ph.D. Research Microbiologist USDA-Agricultural Research Service U.S. Meat Animal Research Center P.O. Box 166, Spur 18-D Clay Center, NE 68933 Tel. (402)762-4227 FAX (402)762-4149 e-mail: Siragusa at marcvm.marc.usda.gov _______________________________________


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Tater Tot Bake
In this video, you'll see how to create the perfect comfort food: a casserole of Tater Tots, ground beef, onion, and cheese. It's great for breakfast or an easy weeknight meal, and you can assemble it and freeze it ahead of time and then just pop in the oven. Get the recipe for Charlie's Tater Tot Bake.
I make this for work where I cook for, on average, about 60-70 people. I've tried to make it different ways to cut down on prep work and baking time. So far I found mixing it altogether works well but then then tatertots get broken up. This way seems like it will work wonderfully for me!! Thanks!!! :D
in my recipe i put the tator tots on the bottom gives it a lil crunch and i put cream of mushroom or cream of chicken in my ground beef pour the beef mixture on top of tots and thenput another layer tots on top then the cheese. try it this way its really good


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The creative juices have been flowing these past two weeks. I finally got around to sewing two jumpers for "Fluffy" last week. Yes, we still are undecided on the perfect name. Poor girl, even Nathan calls her Fluffy.
There was a pattern that I wanted but it was $15 and wasn't going on sale for a while so I just bought it but then traced most of the pieces before cutting so I could have it in all sizes. Last night it dawned on me while cutting out the rest that I could just cut the pattern out on large and make photo copies. Now I can make multiple versions of all the pieces in various sizes without having to buy the pattern again!
I have been getting a lot of requests/orders for crochet hats and headbands. I didn't get a picture of the other two hats I did, but here is an ear warmer I did for one of our library friends. Although it takes time out of my day, the extra craft money is always appreciated :)
Matt has been super duper busy this month so he thought it would be fun if he and Timothy worked together on a pinata for his birthday. They started it tonight and we all hung out at the table singing and talking and just making memories.
I was really surprised that Timothy didn't get bored after such a long process.
Here it is drying in the pantry. Tomorrow we will put another set of paper mache and then decorate it on Thursday for his birthday on Sunday! He is bringing the pinata and some treats to church for all of his friends in Sunday School since their parents were just too busy for a party during the weekend. We will keep you posted as to how it comes out!


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Medical Specialist (Opthalmologist) Jobs, Medical Jobs, County Government Jobs, Laikipia County Jobs
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Job Group CPSB 04 [Q]
Terms of Service: Three-Year Contract
SALARY: KSH. 97,320×4,880-102,200×5,110-107,310×5,350-112,660×5,530-118,290×5,920 124,210×6,210-130,420 p.m.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Undertaking general diagnosis, care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients;
- Carrying out specialized clinical care;
- Providing psycho-social interventions;
- Providing clinical services to patients;
- Training, consulting and performing surgeries in various health facilities;
- Carrying out forensic and medico-legal services;
- Coordinating disease surveillance;
- Prevention and control;
- Coordinating health education and promotion;
- Implementing health projects and programmes;
- Maintaining up-to-date health information systems;
- Monitoring provision of health treatment and care;
- Undertaking health research;
- Analyzing medical reports.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served as Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline for a minimum period three (3) years
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B;Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Master's degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Pathology, Radiology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Written applications should be sent to:
The Secretary
Laikipia County Public Service Board
Nyahururu Townhall
P.O Box 52-20300
Applications may also be hand delivered and dropped in the Job Applications Box at the County Public Service Board Offices, Nyahururu Town Hall.
To be considered, your application must be received on or before Wednesday, 10th July, 2019.
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P&G Manager Hiring2 in Lagos, Nigeria
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- Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree
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- Entry Level
- Employment Type
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Job Description
P&G Manager hiring has been put up in case of future hiring, the objective is to allow candidates who wish to work accross any Procter and Gamble department to start the first step of our recruitment process which is our online assessment.
There are no current openings at this time, but candidates who apply to the P&G Manager Hiring2 will be considered for any future openings accross all departments in Procter & Gamble Nig.ltd.
Thank you for taking out time to apply
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Edward (E.J.) Lada
Director of Artistic Operations
Edward (E.J.) Lada comes to the Savannah Philharmonic from Wichita Grand Opera, where he spent the first decade of his career in arts administration. He is known to his colleagues as an efficient problem solver who has a knack for staying calm in the fast-paced environment of the arts. In addition to his administrative experience, Edward holds masters degrees in Trombone Performance and Orchestral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma. In his spare time, Edward is an active performer in everything from classical to big band, rock, and salsa.
Mel Whitehead
A native of California, Mel earned his BM in Vocal Performance from California State Fullerton and his Masters in Vocal Performance from University of Southern California. After singing professionally for 15 years, he settled in Georgia with his wife Sally, and began teaching. In 2006, he earned a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction through the Arts from Lesley University, and in 2017, his EdS in Educational Leadership from Georgia College. He is currently the Performing Arts Supervisor for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Marsha Krantz
Marsha recently relocated to Savannah from Indianapolis, IN where she was a frequent violin and viola sub with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the recording studios. She has an M.M. in Violin Performance and also loves to teach. In addition to playing she was the Music Librarian for the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for 8 years and was delighted to take the position when it became available with the Savannah Philharmonic.
Mike Daly
Orchestra Personnel Manager, Principal French Horn
Michael Daly has played Principal Horn with the Savannah Philharmonic since its inception in 2008. In 2015, he was appointed Principal Horn with the Augusta Symphony. Mr Daly frequently performs with the Charleston Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Hilton Head Symphony. His summers are spent as Second Horn of the Des Moines Metro Opera.
Past engagements have included a four year tour with the Broadway musical Les Misérables, and tours of Taiwan and China with the Hollywood Concert Orchestra. Michael holds degrees from Indiana University and Wichita State University and has studied with Nicholas Smith, Michael Hatfield and David Krehbiel.
Frances C. Colón
Development & Patron Services Associate
Frances Colón was born in Ft. Lewis Washington, Frances traveled the world with her Military family. In 2008 she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of West Georgia. She moved to Savannah in 2010 and began her non-profit career at Historic Savannah Foundation. Over the last seven years Frances has developed a proven skillset in the Development, Special Events, and Administrative fields. During this time she has also acted as a Front of House Manager for Savannah Music Festival for the 2014, 2015, and 2016 seasons. This experience, coupled with her own personal interest in orchestral music, has garnered a deep appreciation for the arts and the power of music to bring a community together.
Katherine Poss
Development Director
With over a decade of non-profit management in Savannah, Katherine brings with her an understanding of fundraising, event planning and production, grant-writing, communications, marketing and strategy to the Savannah Philharmonic. Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Katherine completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Furman University where she was a member of the symphony and chamber orchestras as a cellist. She has served as the executive director of the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens and of Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah in addition to planning numerous events for Historic Savannah Foundation. Katherine has a deep love of the community, and of music, and is especially passionate about inspiring Savannah's youth to develop an appreciation of the arts.
Kristen Spiridon
Education and Outreach Coordinator, Principal Clarinet
Kristen Spiridon is the new Education and Outreach Coordinator of the Savannah Philharmonic. A member of the organization for the past seven years, she joined the Philharmonic in 2011 as Second Clarinet, and in 2015, she moved to her current position as Principal Clarinet.
Ms. Spiridon offers extensive experience as an orchestral musician. In addition to her positions with Savannah, Coastal, and Augusta, she has performed with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, the South Carolina Philharmonic, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. She has appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Midwest Clinic, and the World Association of Symphonic Band Ensembles conference; and she represents both Buffet Crampon and Rice Clarinet Works as a Performing Artist and Clinician.
A respected teacher and lecturer, Ms. Spiridon has been invited to give masterclasses at Boston University, Georgia Southern University, Miami University (OH) and George Mason University. In the summer season, Kristen serves as head of the clarinet faculty at the Judith Lapple Summer Woodwind Camp and Festival in Fairfax, Virginia, a position she has held for sixteen years. She has worked with students of the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra in Brunswick, Georgia, and she has led and participated in music education and outreach programs in Ohio.
Ms. Spiridon holds a Bachelors Degree in both Clarinet Performance and Music Education from the Peabody Institute at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She obtained her Masters and Artist Diploma at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her teachers include Richie Hawley, Steven Barta, Carmine Campione, and Chris Pedersen.
Margaret Murphy
Finance Associate
Margaret leads our Finance and Accounting functions. She is a Certified Public Accountant and attended the University of Georgia. She received her MBA from Georgia Southern University. Margaret has several years of non-profit accounting experience having served as CFO of the Tennessee Valley Red Cross in Nashville, and most recently as Controller of the Central India Christian Mission.
Margaret is a native Savannahian and has served on several community related Boards including American Red Cross, Savannah Runaway Shelter and Georgia Garden Council, as well as the former Savannah Symphony.


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Helping Kids Cope With Everyday Worries
Between the challenges of schoolwork, making new friends, and just fitting in, kids have their share of anxieties about growing up. Here's how parents can help children develop their coping skills.
Growing up is full of challenges that may cause anxiety, and learning how to cope with anxiety is an important part of growing up.
Anxiety disorders occur in 6 to 20 percent of kids and teenagers. They are often under-diagnosed, and anxiety symptoms may be missed by parents. Parents need to be aware when kids need a little extra help dealing with their everyday worries and what to do to help them cope, to provide them with the tools they need to become well-adjusted adults.
Childhood Worries: Anxiety Kids Feel
Common worries that children may experience include:
- Separation anxiety. Kids who are worried about being separated from their parents may throw a temper tantrum or become overly clingy. These behaviors can escalate to refusing to go to school, frequent stomachaches, and extreme distress about sleeping away from their homes.
- Phobias. These intense and unrealistic fears about dogs, clowns, insects, or needles may cause significant distress, and making the effort to avoid objects or situations they fear can greatly affect children's lives.
- Social anxiety. Fears surrounding meeting and talking to people or avoiding social situations are signs of social anxiety. Kids with this disorder feel self-conscious and have a greater need of support from their parents.
Childhood Worries: Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress
"The younger the child, the more likely anxiety will be expressed in bodily aches and pains, temper tantrums, and other physical actions, because they're less likely to reflect and think through the possibilities and consequences of their actions," says Jon A. Shaw, MD, professor and director of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine. "One becomes able to think through these consequences as he or she matures, although this development is very dependent on personality."
Children with anxiety may be consistently irritable and exhausted because they've been managing their anxiety all day.
Childhood Worries: Signs to Look For
Parents should look for the following signs to determine if their kids have a level of anxiety that may need to be discussed with their pediatrician:
- Sleep disturbances
- Agitation
- Headaches, stomachaches, and/or chest pain
- Emotionality, irritability, and low frustration tolerance
- Reclusiveness, avoidance of other people, and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Decreased concentration
- Self-criticism, making perfectionist demands of themselves
- Low self-esteem
Childhood Worries: How Parents Can Help
If you suspect your child might need extra help dealing with his or her everyday worries, there are options available. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (a type of treatment that focuses on education and specific, active coping skills), medication, or a combination of the two have all been shown to alleviate worry in children. In addition, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, family therapy, and parenting classes may also be used to manage anxiety.
"Two simple things parents can do is spend time with their children to allow them to express their feelings and encourage physical activity, which is a tremendous way to alleviate stress," says Dr. Shaw.


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MBR Dental are currently assisting a dental practice located in Seaford, East Sussex to recruit a Locum Dentist to join their team.
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text: Make it happen with a KBC Personal Loan Whether it's a bigger car or some wheels of your own, make it happen with a KBC Personal Loan. Get one of the lowest rates on the market for loans over €10,000 at 6.30%APR^ with a KBC Current Account. Borrow between €5,000 and €50,000 over 1-5 years^^ Flexibility to repay your loan early ^^^ No set up charges or arrangement fees Make An Appointment How to apply Our application process is quick and simple: Step 1: Complete the online application form above Or apply by phone on 1800 51 52 53 Or apply in any KBC Hub Or apply through the KBC Mobile App if you are already a KBC Current Account customer. Step 2: Once we have assessed your application we will contact you with a decision and advise on next steps. In order to process your application we may ask you to provide documentation to help us assess your ability to repay the credit facility, and to confirm your identity. If you are borrowing to refinance a loan, the most recent loan statement will be required showing the loan account number. From time to time we may also ask you for further documents. Our competitive rates Take advantage of our competitive fixed rates exclusively for KBC current account customers* Loan Amount Standard Personal Loan Rate Current Account Discount Rate* €5,000 - €9,999 9.56% (9.99% APR) 8.64% (8.99% APR) €10,000 - €50,000 7.07% (7.30% APR) 6.13% (6.30% APR) *Exclusive rates only apply if loan is repaid from a KBC Current Account Forms Personal Loan Terms and Conditions (pdf, 123 KB) KBC Terms Of Business (pdf, 35 KB) Managing your debt At KBC we're here to help you manage your Personal Loans payments. If you'd like to make a payment on your Personal Loan you can call us on 1850 93 02 35. If you're concerned about meeting repayments or if you're experiencing financial difficulties, talk to us. We're committed to finding a workable solution. 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I have herbal infusions for vitamins, minerals, alkalinity and stress management.
My husband has them for vitamins, minerals, to aid concentration and to help with fatigue and lethargy.
So, I am sure you've heard me banging on and on about the benefits of Stinging Nettle infusions, for example?
I was first introduced to them by the wonderful team over at Herb Mentor and Learning Herbs. Susan Weed, a fantastic herbalist in the USA also swears by the power of herbal infusions – and I do too now that I'm a convert!
What is a Herbal Infusion?
Herbal Infusions are basically VERY strong herbal brews, that are left to stand for a certain length of time allowing all the medicinal and nutritional goodies to seep out of the herbs into the liquid (in this case, water).
Different herbs require different lengths of time for optimal results and nutritional value.
Flowers – 30 minutes
Leaves and stems – 4 hours
Roots and bark – 8 hours
For example, if you left a Chamomile Infusion to brew for 4 hours, you'd have a sludgy mess and a very *interesting* tasting mixture.
However, herbs like Tulsi / Holy Basil and Stinging Nettle are leaves and stems so you can soak them for 4 hours or more and they make a strong tasting, very healthful and nutritious brew.
Herbal infusions are really very easy though they are not to be confused with "tea" infusions. A tea infusion is a weak brew – one tea bag to one cup of water as an example.
The proper technique for an infusion is a little more involved and the result is a good deal stronger than a cuppa!
My favourite herbal infusion is what I like to call my "Liquid Multi Drink". That is Stinging Nettle infusion!
How to Make Stinging Nettle Infusion
1 cup (or 30g) of dried Stinging Nettle herb
1 litre of boiling pure water (its better for your gut and for the nutritional value of the herb to not have chlorine or fluoride in the water)
1 large glass coffee plunger or large 1 litre glass jar with lid
1 metal handled knife or thick spoon
Place the dried herb into the plunger or glass container. Place the knife or spoon into the jar – this acts as a "lightning rod" for the energy of the boiling water so you don't crack the glass container.
Pour over 1 litre of boiling water. Place lid on and screw tightly (or place the plunger onto the glass and press down slightly to form a seal). Leave to stand for 4 – 8 hours (we do this overnight).
Strain the herbs and compost onto pot plants or your vege patch – they love it! Drink the liquid through the day.
You can use the Stinging Nettle infusion as your daily coffee substitute. You will feel an instant lift after having a glass because of all those vitamins and minerals in it flooding into your blood stream.
There are SO many different combinations you can throw together for herbal infusions. Its important to remember that herbs, in this way, are a food but also a very potent medicine so be sure to check for contra-indications before taking herbs if you are worried or on any other medications.
Anxiety / Stress Management combo – 2 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Holy Basil / Tulsi
Detoxify / Blood Cleanse – 2 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Chickweed
Melt Body Fat – Chickweed
Lethary / Low Energy – Stinging Nettle
Digestive Balance – 1 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Chamomile / Fennel Seed, 1 part Ginger root
Cold / Flu / Virus – 1 part Stinging Nettle, 1 part Ginger Root, 1 part Echinacea, 1 part Elderflower
Insomnia / Poor Sleep – 2 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Catnip
Back & Joint Pain / Arthritis – Stinging Nettle
To Control Blood Sugar – 2 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Burdock root
Depression / Mood Swings – 2 parts Stinging Nettle, 1 part Passionflower, 1 part Oat Straw
For taste or added flavour, why not add some dried berries to the mix? Elderberries for example are brilliant against viruses and aid healing – plus they taste great!
I add just a splash of pure Pomegranate juice to my infusions so that they go down easier – I admit it, I'm a bit of a sook when it comes to the taste sometimes!
The fun part of learning to use herbs in your everyday life, particularly through things like herbal infusions, teas and cooking with herbs is playing around with combinations to suit you and your family.
Herbal suppliers abound here in Australia and my favourite place for herbs is www.herbalwholesalers.com or The MudBrick Herb Cottage
Have a look at what they have in stock and start playing around with combinations for your health, wellbeing and for managing illness. You'll feel better after the very first day – I promise!
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Our friends over at DataCenterKnowledge shared this video of Rackspace Hosting Chairman Graham Weston talking about his vision for the company's corporate culture.
"When we pay attention to what people want from work, everything gets better," he stated. "What we all want from work is to be valued members of a winning team on an inspiring mission."
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SAN MATEO, CA—Warning of severe consequences if he didn't see results, Pantheon Digital Consulting COO Daniel Abelson, 59, told employees Monday he wants a relaxed, friendly company culture implemented by the end of the week, sources within the organization confirmed. "I don't care how you make this a laid-back, fun place to work, just get it done, and get it done fast," Abelson said during a meeting of the company's various department heads… "If we have to stay late every night this week figuring this thing out, then that's what we're going to do. And if we don't have a casual, cheerful workplace environment all wrapped up by end of day Friday, everybody's coming in this weekend." Abelson reportedly dismissed a project manager later that day when the employee failed to loosen up after Abelson demanded she do so.
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Manchester United misfit Nani could be offered an escape from Old Trafford with Juventus reportedly keen on a January swoop.
Despite showing flashes of quality, the Portuguese winger has largely failed to live up to expectations since signing in 2007, and could now be deemed surplus to requirements by boss David Moyes.
Reports in Italy suggest the Old Lady could come back in for the 27-year-old with whom they were strongly linked back in the summer.
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Contained on this full-length companion album of rarities are many exceptional, previously unheard tracks. In the many months making and then touring behind Join Us, They Might Be Giants created and finished many recordings. Included here is "Tubthumping" from the band's appearance on The Onion's AV Club's Undercover series, the instant classic "Marty Beller Mask," the live version of "Cloisonné" heard on the official video, a fantastic remix of "You Probably Get That A Lot" from the Elegant Too. Rollicking new music from TMBG's Other Thing Brass Band sessions fill out the set, making Album Raises New And Troubling Questions a must have for all TMBG music-lovers.
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A number of Transportation Security Administrator employees who faced dismissal for not following screening procedures ended up with suspensions instead, the agency said. In October, TSA announced that 44 employees were facing punishments ranging from termination to suspension after they were caught on surveillance cameras not following procedures. Twenty-five of those employees were in the process of being fired.
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Canara Bank Recruitment 2011
This resource contains the information about the Canara Bank Recruitment 2011. To know more about the examination pattern, eligibility to apply and selection procedure for Canara Bank Recruitment 2011 read the following article.
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Thanksgiving with VN Editors
VN editors share their plans—and most anticipated dishes—for Thanksgiving day.
November 6, 2011
While the VegNews staff will indulge in the annual VN Thanksgiving day luncheon together, we'll also be branching out, chowing down, and enjoying cruelty-free Turkey Day celebrations with our friends and family. From California-style feasts to a whole new level of awesome desserts with vegan pumpkin cheesecake, here's what these editors know about throwing foodie feasts and kicking back around the holidays.
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This year, I can't wait to head home to my family's amazing Thanksgiving spread. Not only are they my favorite people on the planet, but they can all cook! My mom's signature stuffing (which originally came from my grandmother) is something that has to be passed to me last so that everyone else actually gets some before I eat the whole container. Same thing goes for mashed potatoes. And the stuffing and potatoes go especially well together when topped with cranberry sauce and shoved in between two halves of one of my mom's amazing sweet dinner rolls. "Carbs on carbs with carbs" is pretty much my motto. And this year will be extra special, as it's the first one with my handsome new nephew!
Managing Editor Elizabeth Castoria
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday because it's all about food! I'll be whipping up my famous garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry bars, a recipe my best friend Megan gave me. My husband Brendan is in charge of the Tofurky. He bastes it in a perfect juicy marinade of spices and sauce. I'm also baking the Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake from the VegNews Holiday Cookbook. I'm so excited to spend this Thanksgiving with my mom, who just moved to Berkeley. We haven't spent the holiday together since I was in college. When I told my mom we were going to have a vegetarian turkey, she laughed. It'll be her first Tofurky, but I'm sure it won't be her last.
Associate Editor Jennifer Chen
Thanksgiving is the one holiday I look forward to all year long. For me, nothing beats the crisp fall air, sharing the entire day with my family, and eating amazing seasonal food. My Thanksgiving table will be filled with roasted butternut squash soup, garlic mashed potatoes, apple-sage stuffing (my mom now veganizes the dish we had growing up, and I can't get enough!), my famous holiday salad (think greens, candied pecans, and dried cranberries), and spectacular vegan desserts, such as Dark Forest Trifle with Coconut Custard (found in the VegNews Holiday Cookbook). And if Thanksgiving couldn't get any better, I leave for the VegNews Vegan Yoga Retreat in Mexico the very next day for a week of yoga, organic food, relaxing on the beach, and s'mores over a bonfire. I am grateful to be living a life that doesn't harm animals, and have much to be thankful for.
Associate Publisher Colleen Holland
While this will be the fourth Thanksgiving in a row that I won't be able to be with my family, I'm fortunate to still have my boyfriend and close friends to celebrate with. I plan on making a yummy veggie pot pie, some garlicky mashed potatoes with sage gravy, and a pumpkin pie made with fresh pumpkin. It should be a delicious feast, and this marks one holiday closer to Christmas, when I will be able to see my family on the East Coast!
Office Manager Lyndsay Orwig
This Thanksgiving will be my second as the sole plant eater in a family of supremely awesome omnivores. I'm lucky to have a family who, instead of scoffing at my choices, asks me what kind of non-dairy milk I want on-hand—it's almond milk, thanks Mom! This year will also be the first at the new Peraino headquarters in Golden, CO. In between trips down the ski slopes and hours spent watching football (Longhorns!), basketball (Blue Devils!) and hockey (Sharks!), I'll whip up my answer to turkey—Kathy Patalsky's Rustic Greenmarket Veggie Tofu Pot Pie. With a sweet potato-pepita crust and a creamy roux, what more could you ask for? Well, you could ask for huge cubes of cheesy baked tofu, which it also has. I created this culinary treat last year, and it was—pardon my French—ridiculement délicieux. And even better the second day—pot pie sandwich, you shall be mine.
Assistant Editor Anna Peraino
My family is big on Thanksgiving—our annual celebration draws anywhere from 15 to 25 of my siblings' friends, roommates, and cousins, in addition to my immediate family. Chaos and tomfoolery are embedded parts of our holiday tradition, and are necessary components to a successful run of the evening. Fortunately, the food is as plentiful as the anarchy. Since I was 16, every year I've whipped up Tofurky roast, vegan mushroom gravy, and vegan pumpkin pie—cruelty-free renditions of the conventional fare that my parents always cook. Last year, I even made a vegan pumpkin cheesecake and garlic mashed potatoes to boot—many omnivorous guests asked for seconds! Then we avoid Black Friday like the plague while we recover from the indulgent fun.
Editorial Assistant Hilary Pollack
This year, I'm going to be developing some new traditions for Thanksgiving, California style. While I usually spend my favorite holiday noshing on mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie with my family in New York, I can't travel across the country this time around. Instead, my boyfriend Jeremy and I will be cooking up a feast for two (though it'll likely turn out to be enough for 10), with amazing veggie dishes and the incorporation of fresh avocado—a California staple—whenever possible. While I'll miss hanging out with my brother, sister, and dad, bashfully indulging in our annual revelations of what we're most thankful for (usually each other), this year will prove to be as delicious as ever, and I'll definitely be remixing my family favorites with some California flair, along with some post-feast board game competitions.
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This programme is the Ministry preferred intervention for students struggling to meet National Standards in Reading. At 6 years old the Diagnostic Test (Observation Survey for 6 year olds) is administered and from this the students are selected for this Programme. These are students with no Special Needs who have been at school for twelve months and for various reasons have not be able to begin reading to the desired standard.
We are so very lucky in Murupara Area School that our Board and Principal support this programme as without this one to one intervention these already 'at risk' students will be even more disadvantaged. Our school Management permits two teachers, Kerry Huxford and myself to work with four students each per day – half an hour sessions and with skill enable them to be discontinued at National Students within the preferred 20week turnaround – therefore 16 students per year are able to be catered for. The Reading Recovery programme is not solely reading but writing as well.
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Mr. Brandgaard serves as President of the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation Council, Switzerland. Further, Mr. Brandgaard serves as Vice Chair of the Board of William Demant Invest A/S, member of the Board of William Demant Fonden, member of the Advisory Board of the private equity company, Vækst Partner Kapital and as Director of JBR Counselling ApS, a private limited company that provides advisory services and makes investments, all in Denmark.
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Adventure Begins on Cartoon Network's 'Craig of the Creek' Feb. 19
An untapped spring of unlimited adventure awaits in the new Cartoon Network original series Craig of the Creek, launching on on the Emmy-winning Cartoon Network App and VOD on Monday, February 19. The show will make its on-air debut with a double premiere event on Fri., March 30 at 6:25 p.m. ET/PT (new episodes Mondays and Fridays) and will be featured at CN's third annual SXSW family event on March 12.
Co-created by three-time Emmy-nominated Steven Universe writers Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, the show follows the precocious Craig as he leads his best friends J.P. and Kelsey on comical journeys at their neighborhood creek, transforming everyday afternoons into thrilling expeditions through imaginative play.
"Matt and Ben have a proven track record of artful storytelling that resonates with kids," stated Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network. "With Craig of the Creek, they've managed to capture real life rendered through a child's point of view – seeing magic in the everyday, and a world of limitless possibilities."
Burnett and Levin added: "We both fondly remember the times we spent at our local creeks growing up and wanted to bring the elements of exploration and mystery we felt as children to Craig and his friends. The Creek represents the many ways kids love to play and captures the excitement they experience when left to create moments of fun on their own."
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Makeshift @ Millennium Music Conference - February 27
Tove Lo @ Irving (June 2) & @ Elsewhere (Nov 17)
>> 2017 was a wild year all around. I started working at a major label that I had wanted to work at for years, my writing was published in print for the first time, and I had my first taste of touring. While there wasn't time to keep this site updated, there was plenty to share.
Kasador @ The KEE to Bala - September 2 & 3
I had the pleasure of seeing Kasador in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Buffalo, Muskoka, Montreal, and Toronto this year in addition to spending time with them in Kingston and Waterloo, too. They've come to New York so often this year and it's been amazing to see the difference from last January to now, to watch the set list change and see them play in so many different settings. Every Kasador show is a special one, but the back to back days at The KEE to Bala were some of my favorite days of 2017 by far. Spending a week in Canada with these guys was incredible and I'm excited for the next time I get to hit the road with them. (Video)
BONUS - Ballroom Bowl in Toronto on NYE. Couldn't have asked for a better way to start 2018.
Raleigh Ritchie @ The Bowery Ballroom - May 1
I first heard Raleigh Ritchie about two years ago, and I have been listening daily ever since. He has a song for every mood - softer thoughtful tunes, heavier hip hop tracks, and the smoothest R&B jams. All perfect. This show at Bowery Ballroom was his first show in the US and I was so excited to be there to witness the moment. I got to attend with two of my favorite people, and the show was incredible. His energy was unreal and it was so wonderful getting to see him as excited as the audience. Truly unforgettable, and I can't wait for him to return to NY.
Patent Pending @ Playstation Theater - March 10
I've known the guys in Patent Pending for nearly a decade, and they're some of the greatest people I know. They made a song and video a few years back to try convincing Simple Plan take them on tour. It finally happened this year (!!) and it all started with the Pendings opening for SP in New York City two days before my birthday. It's by far the biggest show I've seen them play over the years and I've never been more proud. Side note: Shout out to this band for including my lil face in the album artwork for Other People's Greatest Hits and for covering "Spice Up Your Life" at my request.
BONUS - Save Each Other anniversary show on 12/22 at Revolution. The room was packed with so many friends, and being surrounded by so many amazing people with such positive energy was unreal. It made me remember why I loved growing up in the Long Island music scene which is a reminder I definitely needed.
Nick Jonas @ Archway Under the Manhattan Bridge - August 15
Working at Island Records has been the greatest, and one of the beautiful perks was seeing Nick Jonas perform a super special set underneath the Manhattan Bridge. He performed "Find You" for the first time in addition to the ultimate jams like "Jealous." It was really special getting to see an artist I love perform an intimate set with coworkers and teammates (and Pete Wentz) by my side.
With The Punches, Keep Flying @ Foreclosure Fest - April 30
I've lost touch with pop punk to a certain degree. I don't go to as many local shows on Long Island now that my schedule is always so slammed, and I'm working in the land of pop. Going to this house show in New Jersey and seeing so many great friends and people equally passionate about one of my favorite pop punk bands was the exact reunion I needed with the scene. With The Punches will forever hold a special place in my heart, and getting to sing along to their songs from the front row one more time was the absolute best. The ultimate bonus was getting to support the amazing guys in Keep Flying at this event. So many people drove out to show love for these guys and for good reason. The energy was wild and so full of love that day and I would have been devastated if I had missed it.
The Glorious Sons @ Mercury Lounge - November 15
The guys in Kasador recommended I listen to The Glorious Sons who are also from Kingston, and I am so glad they did. This band RIPS. They released their album 'Young Beauties And Fools' this year which I still can't stop listening to. Mercury is definitely a more intimate setting compared to the venues they play in Canada - for reference, they sold out the K-Rock Centre in Kingston which is sure to be an amazing show in February - so seeing them live for the first time in a small room like that was a treat.
Heavy English, Rare Futures @ The Studio @ Webster - June 10
Admittedly, I never thought I'd get to see Heavy English live. Their album Pop Wasteland is an incredible piece of art that I had the opportunity to help support, and I'm still thrilled I got to hear those songs performed live at one of my favorite venues. That combined with a set from my favs in Rare Futures? Can't beat it!
Fall Out Boy @ Elvis Duran's Summer Bash on 34th St - July 27
Another incredible Island perk is working with one of my favorite bands. Fall Out Boy performed on a stage on the street in front of Madison Square Garden for a Z100 event. Not only did I get to see the show, but I actually got to pop into the photo pit for some social content. The Empire State Building was directly behind the stage, and it lit up purple in honor of the band's forthcoming album MANIA. It was such a unique moment that combined two things I love so, so much - NYC and FOB.
Joywave @ The Bowery Ballroom - November 14
Joywave released one of my favorite albums this year. It was introspective and catchy and overall everything I wanted in an album, so naturally I had it on repeat for days at a time. Seeing those songs live in addition to the jams from their last album was the best, especially since it had been about two years since the last time I saw them. I attended their 2015 show at Bowery Ballroom with my cousin Mark who actually passed a few months later, so seeing them in 2017 at the same venue without him was strange yet beautiful. I'm very glad I got to keep the tradition alive in some way. Go make me happy and listen to the album Content, okay? It's flawless.
Texas King @ Maxwells - September 7
I first met Texas King in April of 2016 at Launch Music Conference. This show in September was the first time I'd seen them since then, and it was the best! I have Texas King to thank for telling me about Kasador, and in a full circle moment, I got to see TK play a sweet show with Kasador's frontman Will on my last night of my first trip to Canada. It was really stellar seeing them play songs I'd listened to and loved for over a year, and I'm genuinely thrilled to have these guys as friends. They've finally released their album Circles and I'd highly recommend giving that a spin.
Honorable Mentions
Envy On The Coast (ft Matt Fazzi!) @ Brooklyn Bazaar (March 17) & Mulcahy's (Dec 23)
The Killers @ Brooklyn Steel (September 19) & Global Citizen Fest (September 23)
Enter Shikari @ Rough Trade - September 30Steel Panther @ Irving Plaza - April 6
Bishop Briggs @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - December 11
The Beaches @ Brooklyn Steel - October 25
Bishop Briggs @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - December 11
The Beaches @ Brooklyn Steel - October 25
Makeshift @ Millennium Music Conference - February 27
Tove Lo @ Irving (June 2) & @ Elsewhere (Nov 17)
Dean Lewis, BANNERS @ Mercury Lounge - November 7
Ocean Park Standoff, Silversun Pickups @ Jones Beach - June 24
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French news media are reporting that 17 African immigrants, 14 of them children, died when a fire swept through a dilapidated apartment building in southern Paris early Friday. Latest reports say about 30 people were injured in the blaze.
The fire broke out shortly after midnight in a stairwell of the seven-story building situated in Paris' 13th district, a relatively low-rent area that is home to many Africans and Asians.
It took firemen more than two hours to bring the blaze under control. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire.
LCI television and RTL radio quoted firefighters and witnesses as saying that the blaze trapped many of the building's 130 residents in their sleep.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, they said they could hear children on the building's upper floor screaming for help.
African women wailed and sobbed in grief as the firemen brought out the bodies of dead relatives and neighbors.
French media reported that most of the victims were from Mali, but others were from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Gambia.
The fire came just four months after a similar blaze tore through a Paris hotel that was used by the city authorities to house Africans seeking asylum in France. Twenty-four people, half of them children, died in that fire. Since then, city authorities have been criticized for crowding asylum seekers into unsafe housing.
Survivors of Friday's blaze say there were no fire alarms in the building and that the wooden staircase was in poor condition.
French President Jacques Chirac offered his condolences to the families of the victims, saying the catastrophe has plunged "all of France into mourning."
French Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy, who visited the scene, blamed the high death toll on overcrowded conditions.
He says it is an extremely heavy toll. He says most of the children were asphyxiated. And he describes the disaster as an abominable spectacle. The minister says he has instructed Paris authorities to check all buildings that could be fire hazards.
France feeds, houses and clothes up to 10,000 asylum seekers who are awaiting papers. Many of these immigrants have repeatedly demanded quicker resolutions to their cases and have demonstrated for better treatment.


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Very well done! I hope it comes back, so my friends can see it!
-Karen Suarez
Loved it! I hope it comes back too. Would love to see it again and bring other family members that missed it.
-Tina Calderon
Brilliant! Very emotional and very well acted. Thumbs way up.
-Twin Talk Show
What an incredible show this was! Perfectly staged in the round, we circled the actors as they portrayed one of the most tragic stories of our local Native Americans. Twice I was brought to tears. More often than that I was drawn back in time, living the pain and indignation this tribe must have felt at the hands of their oppressors. Well done. Bravo!
-Jennifer Davis
Truly an amazing and moving telling of San Gabriel Valley history. Brilliantly acted.
-Angel Hernandez
I really enjoyed the play. It did a great job of explaining the actions of Toypurina and her tribe. The actress that played Toypurina stood out from the rest of the cast. If the play does come back I would recommend it to friends and relatives.
-Ernest Bustillos
It was AWESOME, WONDERFUL, POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL, CONTROVERSIAL, ALL GOOD!!! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY GABRIELENO HEART!!!
-Camila Lopez
I enjoyed the play very much, I got caught up in the story, the lead actress was just wonderful, made the story come to life.
-Mary Cammarano
I attended opening night and came away deeply moved by the experience. God bless all of you who participated in this important event. Toypurina's (and the Tongva's) experiences remind us that we must search our hearts and root out all prejudice if we are to truly be a community. Congratulations to cast and crew for a powerful historical and dramatic experience. I hope the play will be performed regularly in the future, especially in the San Gabriel Valley. In fact, I would urge the producers to consider a traveling company to stage the play all over Southern California, land of the Tongva Gabrieleño Indians.
-Dan Acosta
I was so moved at the story as well as the acting and directing.
-Darren Huntting
I went to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on 10/23/2014, this time to see the world premiere of Toypurina. I enjoyed the play very much.
-Dwain C
The stage seating brought Toypurina to the audience; we were part of it. My 17-year-old son was spellbound throughout the entire play. Excellent. Encore!
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Boris Johnson has resigned as Foreign Secretary amid a growing political crisis over the UK's Brexit strategy.
Boris Johnson's resignation letter will be announced later.
A Downing Street spokesman said: "This afternoon, the prime minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The prime minister thanks Boris for his work."
Friends said Johnson had been finalising his resignation letter, but Downing Street announced his departure before he had completed it.


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We've teamed up again with The Cullin Design to bring you the norsu oversized chair with matching ottoman. Made in Melbourne using commercially graded Warwick fabric in Husk Ice and piped in our infamous blush leather, you can now get the complete norsu look in your own home.
Oversized Arm Chair: 850mm H x 920mm D x 1200mm W
Matching Ottoman: 920mm D x 1200mm W
Please note: These pieces are custom ordered and take approximately 3-4 weeks. The chair can be made in alternate materials please feel free to contact us to find out more. We also highly recommend purchasing the Scotch Guard for added longevity and protection.
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DIY Drip Irrigation System, Made from Plastic Bottles
If you've ever flown into or out of the Lindbergh terminal at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport during the summertime, you've probably noticed very large pots of (usually) petunias hanging from just about every lamp post bordering the entrance and exit routes. Every time I drive past them, I'm always struck by how thick the blooms are, as you can barely see any foliage. This is even more surprising on a hot June day when everything else is looking a little wilt-y. Of course the secret of the MSP petunias is a drip irrigation system. (You can see the little tubes running into each of the pots.) I've imagined--someday--having such a system myself so I wouldn't have to worry about my blossoms during those frequent summertime 3-day weekends. Someday, it seems, has arrived, and it's super easy and free--thanks to my recycle bin.
The 'system' is super simple. All we have to do is grab some 2-liter plastic bottles, punch 2 holes into the sides and 2 into the bottom, and plant said bottles next to our plants. Fill them with water and our plants will get that slow watering they prefer. For more information about the project, visit Fine Craft Guild.


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Mxit Attempt packaging
Mxit released their open platform a while ago as part of this platform they created an plug-in for libpurple the library that both Pidgin and Adium.
I am very pleased that the code is available as well as deb's for my ubuntu machine. When running the deb it was presented with
MXit libPurple Plugin
MXit libPurple Plugin
(Converted from a rpm package by alien version 8.72.)
I was under the impression that debs were easier to create then rpm's? Also why are they making rpm's as their primary packaging and trying to convert to deb's also I find it odd that they have had more downloads for the deb platform
- MXit Pidgin Plugin v1.1.1 – Fedora 8/Red Hat (.rpm) (92.3 KiB, 364 hits)
- MXit Pidgin Plugin v1.1.1 – Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) (91.1 KiB, 387 hits)
- MXit libPurple Plugin v1.1.1 – Source Code (.tgz) (64.6 KiB, 446 hits)
Then again why are all those users downloading the source code? Is it because they don't provide a 64bit arch package? Is it because they are removing the mxit promotional image at startup?
Who knows but I don't really like to see my debs being created by Alien where there is a perfectly great Launchpad ppa's Mxit.


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- WWE's latest "Where Are They Now?" feature looks at MMA legend and former WWE star Ken Shamrock. While Shamrock didn't mention a potential WWE return, he talked about wanting to open a group home for boys and girls. He also revealed he has a new sports energy drink coming out with no sugar called Shamrock Slam.
- Ricardo Rodriguez continues to tweet about learning how to wrestle at the WWE Performance Center. He wrote this afternoon:
"Just left the @wwenxt Performance Center... 1st day and I'm definitely going to feel it tomorrow when I wake up"
- It appears some of the WWE Total Divas are filming in Chicago today. Naomi tweeted about meeting comedian Steve Harvey:
"Just made it to Chicago! So amped to meet @IAmSteveHarvey today #TotalDivas"
The Bella Twins also tweeted:
"Landed in Chi Town! Excited to be on the @IAmSteveHarvey show today and to rock Chicago Bella style!! Besos! B&N #TotalDivas"


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by Matt Slick
Can Roman Catholics be saved? Yes, they can but not if they adhere to Roman Catholic theology. Like anyone else, salvation is found only through faith in Christ alone. Roman Catholics, Mormons, Muslims, etc., are no exception. Salvation is found only by believing the gospel that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. This message is received by faith alone, and we can add no works to what Christ has done. This is why the Bible says we are justified by faith (Romans 5:1) without the works of the law (Ephesians 2:8).
However, in Roman Catholicism salvation is not by faith alone in Christ alone. In Roman Catholicism, that which is necessary for salvation includes the church (Catechism of the Catholic Church 846), baptism (CCC 1257), penance (CCC 980), sacraments (CCC 1129), service and witness to the faith (CCC 1816), keeping the ten commandments (CCC 2036, 2068, 2070), and detachment from riches (CCC 2556).
In other words, Roman Catholicism teaches works' righteousness, and because it does, anyone who seeks salvation in the Roman Catholic system will never find it.
So, Roman Catholics must repent of the false doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and trust in Christ alone by faith alone for the forgiveness of his or her sins. There is no other way.
- "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." (Rom. 3:28).
- "For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." (Rom. 4:3).
- "But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness," (Rom. 4:5).


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Having the perfect working environment is more important than you think. Most employers do understand this but taking right steps can be a bit confusing. When your employees are working in a pleasant and a well-organized working environment, they will be able to work better and reaching higher efficiency levels will not be that difficult. But making your workspace more pleasant or organized can be a daunting task, most of the time. If you have time and money, you should always opt for a proper renovating project because that will be the most ideal option with results that worth your money. There are few things that you need to consider before carrying out an office renovation regardless how small or simple your workspace is. Focus on these simple tips and you will find it easier to choose ideal options without wasting your money.It is always recommended to choose more sophisticated and modern designs when renovating an office space. Specially, if you use your office or workspace to meet with your clients, you will need to make a positive impression. If your office does not look elegant and classy, your clients will not be satisfied even though your services and products are top-notch.
Consider using customized laser cut screens Sydney to make your office space more elegant and also, these options will have quite reasonable prices too.Using modern and latest designs will sound easy but choosing the ideal one will be a bit overwhelming for anyone. Therefore, you should always take your time and talk to professional designers and renovators about your requirements before making any final decision. Go through different options and designs in order to find something that suits your office and once you have identified a good design, make sure to personalize it using unique concepts or your likes and dislikes.
If you have different cubicles or separate office rooms, you can use proper privacy screens to separate them. This will serve two purposes because it will help you keep your work area more private and it will help you make it look more elegant and sophisticated. If you go for these modern options, you will be able to save some money in the long run too!There are heaps of different office renovation concepts and designs available. If you browse through internet or talk to a professional architect, you will find dozens of different designs that can actually fit your description. But it is your responsibility to choose the most ideal one and also, you should never hesitate to customize or modify those concepts.


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Marbella San Bernabe Feria's. This colourful event is a riotous combination of flamenco music, parades of horsemen and women, of the typical dances of Andalusia, and of pop music for the young. Celebrations where the smell of orange blossom drenches the De los Naranjos Square, and citizens and visitors throng the Old City's streets, squares and bars from early morning. Strangers shake hands to show their friendship and respect, toast each other with a glass of wine, and continue celebrating far into the night.
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To the young woman in the white truck who sarcastically yelled, "That's it; take your time" at me as I was crossing South Kihei Road at Lipoa Street: As it happens, I have a medical condition that sometimes makes every step painful for me, and I was walking as fast as I was able to go at that moment. If you weren't so self-absorbed, the braces I was wearing on on my knees might have tipped you off to that fact. What you also don't realize is that I was walking faster than the most comfortable speed for me, as I was trying to be considerate of your needs and those of the other drivers behind you who were waiting for me to cross so they could turn. I don't know about you, but I believe in the law of karma, and it's my experience and observation that the karmic interest rate is set pretty high. As a kindness to you, let me suggest that you go out of your way to do something extra nice to make life easier for a person with a disability today.
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Photographer speared by javelin still nails the shot
Sad but true quote from the photographer:
PROVO, Utah — A newspaper photographer got a little too close to the action at the state high school track championships _ and was speared through the leg by a javelin.
Ryan McGeeney of the Standard-Examiner was spared serious injury in Saturday's mishap, and even managed to snap a photo of his speared leg while others worked to help him.
"If I didn't, it would probably be my editor's first question when I got back," McGeeney said later.
More at the Huffington Post, including the photo (here).
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"You don't need the latest sports car, you don't need the biggest house. The truth is, you don't get satisfaction from those things. You know what really gives you satisfaction?...Offering others what you have to give...I don't mean money, Mitch. I mean your time…" – Morrie Schwartz
In the New York Times bestselling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, writer Mitch Albom shares the many lessons he learned from his mentor, and former college professor, Morrie Schwartz during their conversations in Schwartz's hospital room in the months before his passing from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). One of the most profound, for me, rested in the above quote, wherein Schwartz explains that offering others our time will create that feeling of satisfaction we so often seek. I learned a lot about the giving of time when I talked with Austin Baker recently about his latest undertaking The Giving Hour: "a community connectivity engine designed to engage, inspire and better connect all of the outstanding and talented individuals in our community…" It does this by asking just one thing of its participants: spend an hour of time mentoring someone through one of the many partnership organizations involved.
Funded entirely by his company HRO Partners, Baker has infused his own personal philosophy of giving into the creation of this network which seeks to empower at least 10,000 local participants to pay it forward with their resource of time. It is a resource he has so willingly shared over the years both publicly and privately and is one reason, I believe, for his company's remarkable growth as of late (between August and September of 2017, 35 people were added to their team.) While he did not specifically mention this growth during our conversation, he did mention one of the things most important to him and his staff when they meet with clients and their employees: spending time with them to properly ascertain their individual needs. Baker shares that he and his team make it a priority to spend the necessary time explaining, one-on-one, why a particular benefits plan may be preferable over another, or what certain terminology within that plan's documents really means. A few minutes here and there may not seem like much but to the clients and employees who are given this gift of time in the face of life-impacting decisions, it makes a big difference.
Privately, with no requisite for acknowledgement of such and no bearing on his company's bottom line,
Baker is quite generous with time, too. While I can personally attest to this by tallying up the number of collective hours he's spent both speaking with and listening to me even as his calendar was chock-full of appointments and obligations, someone able to share an even deeper perspective on this is Arsen Petrosyan, Human Resources Support Liaison with HRO, Partners and core administrator of The Giving Hour.
Petrosyan joined HRO Partners as an intern with "not much experience". He reflects that under Baker's guidance he's grown both professionally and "behind-the-scenes", garnering a deep respect for this company and community leader who "gives great feedback…pushes internal call to action." It is partly in seeing the example set by Baker that prompted Petrosyan to consider his own path of giving, which led him to sign up as a mentor with tnAchieves. He wanted to give his time to an organization that tied together learning and career goals, one that had personal relationships with its participants. He found this in tnAchieves whose mission is "to increase higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school students by providing last-dollar scholarships with mentor guidance." Petrosyan shares with me an analogy on giving he has embraced from his experience as a Taekwondo student: "[I] focus on the ground below, not the board. The bigger you set your goals the more you'll achieve, no matter how small the movement."
One of the goals I've set for myself, and have yet to remotely master, is being a better steward with my time. More days than not I feel I've lost the battle with tasks left undone and phone calls left unmade (so sorry, Mom.) During my meeting that morning with Baker I asked him (maybe more than once) how he managed to fit it all in. As someone who incessantly declares "I just don't have enough time" I couldn't grasp how he found the time to run a successful company, be actively engaged in mentorship and giving back- including his involvement in the University of Memphis' MILE Program, of which he is co-founder- and be present as a husband and father. His answer centered on the importance of priorities. For Baker, giving is a priority that has become evident to those around him. His gift of time as a business leader and mentor has set in motion a desire for others to do the same, such as Petrosyan who states, "Mentorship is designed to last and be repeated; it is a pay-it-forward idea."
Let's all find a way to pay it forward in 2018.
This blog was the last in my "Giving" series which began with "Giving Thanks", a reflection on the work of Roy Ray and Gray Carter with the Rotary Family and Youth Initiative. Incidentally, I was introduced to Ray and Carter by Austin Baker, whose gifts of time and mentorship have extended to this organization, as well.
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