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ATH Interviews: The Pixies
We jumped at the chance to sit down with Dave Lovering, drummer for The Pixies, prior to their trip to Austin. I chatted him up about his magic career, touring and, well, just about everything in between. Thanks so much to Dave for the opportunity; your graciousness is much appreciated. Follow the jump for full interview.

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welcome to Season Control glossary page
A central unit of your HVAC system usually located inside the house consisting of heating and cooling elements,
a blower, filter racks or chamber, dampers, humidifier and other central equipment in direct contact with the airflow,
all in a single cabinet. The term also refers to the furnace, if that is the heating element of the system.
British Thermal Unit:
a unit of energy, equal to the amount required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit, or to 1 Kj (Kilo-joule).
This amounts to the heat put out by one whole burning wooden match.
The coil functions much like a car radiator.
It transfers heat to and/or from the air and consists of copper or aluminum tubing interconnected with plating.
Inside are liquid or steam, constantly circulated by an electric motor.
Sometimes the coils are split in two – an evaporator coil for cooling the inside air and a condensing coil heating the outside air.
The outdoor – and usually hot – part of an air conditioner system or heat pump.
Consists of a single cabinet housing a compressor, a coil, a fan, and other smaller components.
The condenser dissipates heat removed from the house into the outside air.
Sometimes condensers can run in reverse as part of a heat pump, cooling the outside air and sending the heat inti the house.
A component of an HVAC system that adds heat to air or to an intermediate fluid by burning fuel
(natural gas, oil, propane, butane, or other flammable substances).
Usually coupled with a blower that is designed to deliver heated or
cooled air into the home and spread it to different rooms via the duct system.
A general term referring to a part of a system transferring heat from hot parts to cold parts of the system, e.g.
from the burning fuel of a furnace or the hot water of an air handler to the air,
or between your home and the outside air (i.e. the condenser or evaporator coil).
A type of air conditioning system that can be run both ways,
either extracting heat from the inside a building and dissipating it outside,
or extracting the heat from the outdoor air and dissipating it to the inside.
While heat naturally flows from a hot place to a colder place,
a heat pump compresses air and thus moves heat from a cold place to a warmer place.
Acronym for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning. Usually interchangeable with 'heating and cooling system.'


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A SERIAL rail arsonist was believed to have struck again today - shutting down one of the major routes into Birmingham and causing chaos for travellers.
Six signal boxes between Small Heath and Tyseley stations were targeted by the arsonist - and all services into Snow Hill station from the east of the city were cancelled until further notice.
Thousands of passengers arriving at stations to travel to work were told they had to make their own way in. Engineers have been working on the problem since the fire at 9pm yesterday - but the damage is so severe that officials say they did not know when repairs will be finished.
This is the third devastating attack in the last two weeks - one was at Water Orton, and the other near Mackadown Lane, Garretts Green, which knocked out trains from London to Birmingham.
A rail industry insider told the Evening Mail: "These attacks seem to be targeted to cause the maximum disruption - this person or people seem to know what they are doing."
British Transport Police have admitted they are investigating possible links between the latest attacks and a similar spate last year - when a #25,000 reward was offered to track the arsonist down.
In the latest incident, trains from Dorridge and Shirley, including Central and Chiltern Trains services, were cancelled.
On the other side of Snow Hill, a huge knock-on effect meant the six trains an hour service from Stourbridge was reduced to two.
Travel West Midlands were accepting train tickets to help commuters make it to work.
Ged Burgess from Central Trains said: "We apologise to passengers for the serious disruption today - this is down to an act of mindless vandalism."
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "This is believed to be a deliberate act, especially in view of similar incidents in and around the Birmingham area recently.
"British Transport Police are conducting the investigation into this and the previous matters."
On Chiltern there was no service in either direction between Birmingham Snow Hill and Warwick Parkway.
Passengers in Birmingham were being advised to use Virgin services from New Street - Chiltern Railways' tickets were being accepted on Virgin West Coast services.
A replacement bus service linked passengers in Dorridge and Solihull with southbound trains from Warwick Parkway.
Buses replaced trains between Stratford upon Avon and Leamington Spa.
A spokeswoman said: "Chiltern Railways apologises for the inconvenience caused and would like to assure passengers that we are working with Network Rail to resolve this issue."
Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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Photography is probably the best way to capture a memory and keep it alive forever. With major advancements in the field, now we all can have small size digital cameras for the perfect shot. But when there are too many to choose from, which one will you select?
Well, here is a list of the six best digital cameras that can take perfect shots every time:
Sony DSC-W360
Sony Cyber shot cameras has been quite popular among beginners. That is because their small and compact designs and their ability to recreate a scene. This particular camera, with 4X optical zoom and 14.1 megapixels offer you great clarity and colours, similar to a professionally used camera.
Nikon D40
If you are harbouring a new found love for photography, then this is a camera which you must opt for. Compact, affordable and professional, DSLR offers you the opportunity to create creative shots. The camera has short shutter lags, so you can easily click moving shots and has Auto ISO which ensures that the colours are perfect.
Nikon D3s
Are you a professional photographer? Do you know a serious photography enthusiast? If yes, then this is the camera which can serve your need for clicking pictures. With 12.1 megapixels and excellent battery life, the camera can be your saviour in rugged wildlife situations. Moreover, the versatility and features supported by it are worth appreciating.
Canon Power Shot SX260
Well, not everyone can afford a Nikon D3s. But that shouldn't stop you from enjoying photography. This camera, a powerhouse of performance has a simple, compact design that allows you to carry it everywhere. With smart auto functions and 20X optical zoom, this one is worth a buy.
Olympus E-410
The series, which came out around half a decade ago is still one of the best when it comes to cameras. The Image sensors, along with lightweight and affordability make it a good choice for amateur photographers.
Leica DLUX 6
If money doesn't matter to you, then this camera's aesthetic appeal along with classic design coupled with modern elements make it a must buy. The 10 megapixel camera can capture the best of unexpected moments, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skill anytime, anywhere.
Pentax K20D
Whether you are going for a wildlife trip or just enjoying a party with your friends, this camera can be your companion. Well suited for outdoor and indoor photography, the camera is water resistant and able to capture elegant images.


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Carmen Credenza - Maple Burlwood
Our best selling Carmen credenza is more stylish than ever in our gorgeous, rich maple burlwood. Meticulously crafted by our team of mahogany and burled wood. Luxe, brass plated handles and foot caps add an extra layer of unique sophistication.
Roxy polled our instagram followers to ask what is missing in the market. Over a hundred comments later, we had our mission: Narrow consoles, a stylish desk, and gorgeous burlwood. She then worked with our factories to make the most requested styles come to life.
Society Social original pieces represent designs that are 100% exclusive to our company. Designed in-house by our team, you will not find furniture like this anywhere else. Every item is made or finished to order in North Carolina and triple-inspected for quality and comfort. It is always our top priority to give you the absolute best for your home.
We think decorating should stay a fun experience, so if you ever have any questions about fabric selections, materials, care, dimensions, etc., please do not hesitate to reach out to us.


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NDP will increase B.C.'s short supply of $10 child care spaces if re-elected, Horgan says
VANCOUVER -- The NDP has promised to expand the limited number of $10-a-day child care spaces available in the province if re-elected, though it's unclear how many more families would benefit in the near future.
On Thursday, NDP Leader John Horgan suggested that increasing the number of affordable child care spaces would help B.C. recover from the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We've heard it over and over and over again: 'I can't go to work unless I find someone to take care of my children,'" Horgan said.
But the NDP has not specified how many additional $10 spaces would be made available if the party is given a fresh mandate next month.
The NDP promised to provide $10-a-day child care during the last election campaign, and has only delivered a short supply through the universal child care program it launched in late 2018.
In a statement, the BC Liberals said the NDP "absolutely failed" on its promise. The Liberals calculated the number of $10 spots currently available at just two per cent of spaces in the province.
"Right after the election, they (the NDP) decided that was just a slogan and something they aspired to and they wanted you to quickly forget about it," BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson said while campaigning in Maple Ridge.
On Thursday, Horgan blamed a lack of support from the B.C. Green Party, which made the NDP's minority government possible through their confidence and supply agreement, for the incremental progress.
"We wanted to advance $10-a-day child care as quickly as possible, the B.C. Greens did not support that so we amended our plan, we focused on creating more spaces, we focused on reducing fees for people," the NDP leader said.
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says she worked closely with the NDP on a child care plan.
"To be rewriting history at this time is unacceptable and is an indication of someone unwilling to take responsibility for his decision," Furstenau said in response to Horgan's comments.
She says she worked hard on the child care plan and believes every child in British Columbia should have access to affordable early childhood education.
The province launched its pilot program with about 2,500 spaces at 53 prototype facilities, funded with $60 million from the federal government's Early Learning and Child Care agreement.
The program was originally scheduled to run until March 31 of this year, but was expanded to run through March 2021.
Parents who were lucky enough to be included in the pilot paid a maximum of $200 per month for each child. Care for some children "could be free" depending on the parents' income, according to the government.
The NDP said it has also reduced fees for the parents of 63,000 children by as much as $350 a month, and approved funding for 20,000 new child care spaces since being elected in 2017.
But the BC Liberals noted only 3,490 spaces had been opened as of May 2020, which the party described as an "85 per cent failure rate on promised spaces."
Horgan also pointed the B.C.'s Child Opportunity Benefit, which comes into effect next week. The program will benefit "almost 300,000 low and middle-income families," according to the NDP, giving up to $3,400 to families with three kids.
Sharon Gregson of the Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC, said the NDP has made good progress, but more work needs to be done.
"We can't have poverty wages for early childhood educators anymore," she told CTV.
She says the starting wage for ECE's should be $26/hour. Right now, she said, the average wage is six dollars less than that.
Gregson also says there's no point in opening up more spaces if there aren't enough educators to fill them.
With files from CTV News Vancouver's Michele Brunoro


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In the event that you have one or more VMs that you do not want to be
included when the guest OS scan runs, you simply create a new guest OS
scan group and do not use this group to schedule any scans.
Creating the Guest OS Scan Group
- Under the Configuration menu, choose Guest OS Scan Group.
- Click Add.
- Enter a meaningful Name for the group. Add a Description if you wish.
- Click OK.
Once you have done so, providing that your schedules do not include
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Bronco Black Genuine Full Quill Ostrich 1 1/2" Belt
Model: AVVA0312502
Width: 1 1/2" Straight
Material: Genuine Full Quill Ostrich
Handcrafted in the USA
How to Select a Belt Size:
Generally, to determine your belt size with a prong buckle like in the image, you should add two inches to your pant's waist size.
To really narrow down what size of belt to order, use a belt that fits you the best and measure from the belt hole you're using right now to where the leather wraps around the buckle, as an example if this measures 38 inches you should order a belt size 38. Just for information, the full length of the belt will be longer than 38 inches.
Normally for plaque buckles you should reduce the length by whatever the width from the buckle bar to the pin of the buckle is.
Every belt has a double snap closure with 5 holes, the buckle should fit in one of the three middle holes of your belt.
Custom Made Belts:
We can make a custom Bronco Handmade belt strap of your own creation for any kind of buckle you own, according to your specifications. Make a unique statement by personalizing your custom belt strap from a wide variety of options.
If you want a belt strap for a buckle you own, all we need is the width and the thickness of the strap in millimeters or ounces. If you only provide this information, we will not be responsible, if by any chance the strap does not fit properly into the buckle. But if you mail us the buckle or strap, we will guarantee the fit. We do not keep old inventory of these belts.
Bronco handmade belt straps are of a durable quality, and with proper care they will last you for many years to come.
Since we can make belt straps in any width, straight or tapered, for a very reasonable price, please feel free to contact us via phone call at 972-484-4004 or email us at email@example.com.
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- BRONCO BELTS BLACK AMERICAN ALLIGATOR DRESS BELT 1 1/4"$269.99 was $329.99
- BRONCO BELTS DARK COGNAC AMERICAN ALLIGATOR DRESS BELT 1 1/4"$269.99 was $329.99
- BRONCO BELTS BROWN AMERICAN ALLIGATOR DRESS BELT 1 1/4"$269.99 was $329.99
- WESTERN STONE BELT$39.99 was $49.99


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In tough times, our amazing residents help to put a smile on our faces.
Read about Horse Hospital patient Orwell who underwent life-saving surgery.
Aslan passed away on Saturday 18th April.
The new week of action will take place from 4th - 10th May.
Beloved Audrey has finally been able to join a new herd and we couldn't be happier!
Redwings Strawberry Shortcake's Guardians show their support during the Covid-19 outbreak.
We're continuing to help horses in need in the community, as well as our own rescued residents.
Moses has been turning his hoof to modelling!
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Dairy Producer & Cooperative Management Software
DSI's Complete Milk Management software system provides tracking and traceability for incoming milk from both farms and cooperatives. Our modules include: lab collection, producer payroll, cooperative equity, liquid procurement, liquid sales, liquid scheduling, web producer access, and producer text portal. DSI also is aware that some companies may require specific applications to meet their producer and cooperatives' needs. Our software can also provide custom applications to fit those requirements. Our complete milk management software system is 100% FMO compliant, and will speed up your reporting to the market administrator.


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Flothemes Review
This is my impartial Flothemes review that I hope will arm you with all the 'behind the scenes' information you need to help you decide whether this is right for you.
Flothemes has been around for some years now, offering beautifully designed WordPress themes to photographers and artists.
I've spent the last few weeks toying around with one of their most popular themes to see what the fuss is about.
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Spoiler alert: As much as I didn't want to like what they had to offer, I quickly discovered why all the cool kids are using their themes.
Read on to see if you share my opinion…
Flothemes Review Summary
FloThemes are a collection of WordPress templates for photographers, videographers & other creative businesses which scale responsively across all devices. Using an intuitive design editor, the newly launched FlexThemes add even more design freedom with pre-made page templates and customizable block elements.
Why I needed to Review Flothemes
I deliberately held off using Flothemes for my own wedding photography business for one simple, and somewhat stupid reason – ubiquity.
Flothemes websites seem to be everywhere!
However, this way of thinking is a bit illogical. If something has a great design, is easy to use, is accessibly priced and works well, it's just a matter of time before it becomes very popular.
Flothemes makes WordPress themes which are particularly attractive to creatives like us. The themes adjust responsively allowing viewing on all devices, display images in all their high res glory, are styled beautifully straight 'out of the box', and in general, include all the styling/functional elements professional photographers like us need on our websites.
The Flothemes team have been great at marketing their brand, and have managed to get many of the big-name wedding photographers using their themes. Whether this took much encouragement or not is beside the point, but the fact is… The calibre of the Flothemes users reflects the calibre of the product.
You may not realise it, but there's a big chance that your favourite wedding photographer is already using a Flothemes WordPress theme… and that's exactly why their site looks so damn awesome!
My Experience with WordPress Photography Themes
I use WordPress everyday. I even wrote this post on how to make a blog. I've also tried out a hell of a lot of WordPress themes (here are what I considered the best WordPress photography themes… before I came across Flothemes).
I resisted so hard to switch to Flothemes. I knew they looked great, and probably functioned well too (which was why every wedding photographer and his dog was using them), but I just had to resist the temptation.
I wanted to remain unique.
So for days, I slogged away at customising and tweaking my chosen theme that no other wedding photographer seemed to be using.
After a lot of blood, sweat and tears over my keyboard, I'd finished making my 'unique' website.
Get ready for the irony… it looked very similar to a Flothemes site!It had the full screen dynamic content, retina imagery, columned layouts and all the other usual website jazz us photographers like.
The only difference between my hodge-podge effort and a Flothemes site though of course, was that it didn't function like a Flothemes site.
It was kind of like one of those fake Chinese Rolls Royces – it looked kinda good, but when you used it, something just didn't feel quite right. Or occasionally, a wheel fell off.
I'd hacked my WordPress theme with custom css to the point where it was so far from the original theme architecture that it just didn't work as it should.
It was time for me to join the masses… hence this Flothemes review!
So with tail between my legs, I finally admitted to myself that the reason why everyone was using Flothemes was a logical one… Flothemes are just really nice WordPress themes.
Flothemes Review | What I like
Here are my top 11 reasons why Flothemes are awesome, and why I should have saved myself hours, and lots of grey hairs in choosing them several years ago for my own wedding photography site.
1. Flothemes look great on all devices
Sure, most WordPress themes are 'responsive', but that doesn't mean they look nice on a mobile phone (which, like it or not, is how your next bride is checking out your site, probably whilst sitting on the toilet…)
2. There's a lot of variety
Here's where my 'everyone is using them so I don't want to' argument falls apart. There are 17 different Flothemes at time of writing, and each one can be customised to your heart's content.
If you know custom css, or are willing to pay Flothemes support (more on that later), you can make your Flothemes website look pretty much how you want.
3. Flothemes are (quite) easy to use
This will depend on how savvy you are with WordPress, but the Flothemes set up is much easier than other WordPress themes I've used.
Every step of the way there's a helpful video tutorial, so if you have time to watch them all, you shouldn't run into hiccups. They can even do all the set up for you!
4. Flothemes serve Retina imagery when it's required
The 'when it's required' is important here. On the newer Flothemes WordPress themes, the website detects when the viewer is using a Retina-ready screen and shows them your images in all their high-res glory.
More importantly, when the user is viewing on their crappy old 2013 MacBook Air, they'll see non-retina images, meaning a faster load time for your site. Faster site = Better UX + better SEO :D
5. The Flothemes Support & Community is awesome
If you live in their timezone, you'll benefit from live chat support, which for a WordPress theme is extremely rare, and makes Flothemes excellent value for money.
Outside their time zone, and you'll have to resort to email, but I found their support staff knowledgeable and helpful.
In addition, the Flothemes Facebook group is great too – the benefit of having an enthusiastic community is that everyone helps each other.
I have to admit that it's also somewhat reassuring that you're using the same theme as some of the best wedding photographers in the world!
6. Flothemes are regularly updated
This is essential for a WordPress theme. Each time there's a major WordPress update, your theme provider should have an update ready for you to help maintain the security and functionality of your website.
Flothemes also updates their themes based on user feedback – something you won't expect to find with most other premium WordPress themes.
7. Flothemes are (usually) fast
Using my Rolls Royce analogy from before, a WordPress theme is a bit like the body of a car. It doesn't matter how aerodynamically and solidly it's built – if the body contains a Citroen 2CV engine, it will still run like crap!
The engine in this case is the website hosting, and for Flothemes to run as fast as it's been designed, you need fast, stable hosting.
When I asked Mark from Flothemes of his website hosting recommendation, he unequivocally recommended SiteGround, as did many other Flothemes users.
You should choose this Entry level Cloud Hosting plan which is blazing fast, great value for money and offers everything photographers need from their hosting.
8. Flothemes are created by creatives
You can tell by the design and functionality that the people who created Flothemes are trying to do what we also try and do everyday – create beautiful things. As fellow photogs and artists, they intrinsically know what's important to us.
9. The Flothemes plugins are really useful
You'll have to pay extra for some of them (more on that soon), but the Flothemes plugins will make your photography website even more awesome.
Plugins to help integrate your Tave or Shoot Q contact forms, a plugin to help you create your site 'privately' before launching it, an amazing plugin to create better price lists… again, it's things designed for working photographers just like us.
10. The Flothemes blog is great
Ok, maybe not specifically related to their themes, but still, an active, useful and interesting blog is usually a sign of a good team, and a good product.
You get a feel for the Flothemes team's knowledge of the market, and for the personalities behind the brand too. Company blogs are rarely done well imo, but the Flothemes blog is.
11. You can pay to have Flothemes do all the hard work
Yes, it is expensive, but for those of us with ample cash flow and no time (i.e. wedding photographers in peak season!), the Flothemes installation/customisation packages are very attractive options.
12. The Flex Block visual builder
The folks from Flothemes have launched an exciting feature which provides improved design flexibility & freedom.
Flex Block is a visual builder which allows you to create your own 'blocks' for Flothemes, giving you full control over your layout.
You don't need any coding skills to create a custom looking page for desktop or mobile – it's just drag & drop.
Flex Block is fully compatible with the latest Flothemes: Cube, Kyoto, Crowd II, Osaka, Porto II, Leon, Trento, LVY II, Fiji II, Evora, Cannes, Rosemary, Narcisse, Milea + all upcoming themes.
If you have one of these, you can download the plugin for free and start building your own blocks.
Flothemes | What I Don't Like
This being an impartial Flothemes review (like all reviews on Shotkit), it's important that I tell you about the things I didn't like so much about the product.
Bare in mind that my experiences are from testing just 1 of the 17 Flothemes themes (Cube). I assume that the issues are the same for all of them, but stand to be corrected!
1. The Flothemes SEO isn't that user friendly
On the Flothemes website, one of their touted features is being 'SEO Focused'. In reality, I didn't find the SEO functionality particularly clear at all.
Without a plugin such as Yoast (which assumes a basic understanding of SEO), it's not particularly clear what you should be doing to make sure your site and each post is optimized well for the search engines.
Determining where to write the H1, the H2, the alt tags and so on requires a bit of digging. I was expecting it to be much clearer and idiot-proof.
However, support can help if you're a complete SEO noob, or you'll probably work it out in the end if you've used WordPress before.
2. There are too many Flothemes options
With so many good-looking Flothemes/Flexthemes vying for your attention (and more in the pipeline), finding the right theme for you is a bit of a struggle. I managed to whittle the choice down to two for this Flothemes review (Cube and Crowd), but still found myself with decision paralysis!
Although each theme does offer subtle stylistic differences, the basic functionality of each is pretty much the same.
When I asked why there was so much variety, Flothemes replied:
"…we want to offer the choice to be different. As we get many clients that compete in the same market / area, they often don't want the same theme as the other, however some of them would prefer many of the same elements. Thus having a larger variety of possible theme choices lets them create their own unique feel in the marketplace."
I'm all for making your site look different to the next photographer, but I still think that choosing a Flothemes theme could be a sticking point for some.
3. The Cost of Flothemes
Let's not ignore the (beautifully designed) elephant in the room here – over $200 for a WordPress theme is pretty damn steep (see latest price here)!
I asked Flothemes how they justify the pricing, and here's their reply:
"Our themes are unique in this market place. You get the feel of a custom site, at the price of a premium WordPress template. We also offer premium support on comparison to cheaper alternatives. Putting a price on creating an experience is difficult, but we feel that we've created an experience and a product that justifies the price… as we understand the market, our themes are tailored to allow photographers to position their work to sell more."
My opinion is, yes around 200 bucks per theme is pricey, but it's also a small price to pay for something that looks great and works well, which will ultimately help us make more money, and save us time faffing around with other less-able WordPress products.
(It's also not such a hard pill to swallow when you use the coupon code.)
Investing less than 10% of what we earn per wedding into our site which attracts more business, is a no-brainer.
Also, the support really is fantastic, and if you can take advantage of their live chat, it's a priceless benefit of buying into the whole Flothemes experience.
4. The Cost of Flothemes Plugins
I don't want to come across as a tight-arse with all this "but it's too expensive" nagging, but when I pay for a premium theme, I kind of expect the purchase to be the last time I hand over my credit card details!
If you want additional functionality from your Flothemes website, most of the time you'll have to pay. Be it plugins to remove the Flothemes logo (!), plugins to add third party API form functionality, custom css solutions and other tweaks, prepare to pony up, cowboy!
It has to be said though, in this case, with payment comes quality.
I'd much rather pay for something that works well, is supported well, and can potentially make me more money, than to spend time looking for something free, then customising it clumsily myself.
…but having to pay 30 bucks just to remove the Flothemes branding is still a bit cheeky!
On the flip side, they do offer occasional free updates that are genuinely useful, such as the Flex Block visual builder plugin.
Flothemes Discount Code for Shotkit Fans
Here's some good news – I've managed to secure an exclusive Flothemes discount for any of you who read all of this long-ass Flothemes review!
Just click one of the buttons below to share this review, and you'll get a massive 25% Flothemes coupon code for use on any theme.
This is the biggest saving you'll find, so be kind and share this Flothemes review with all your photographer friends ;-)
Flothemes Review | Conclusion & Advice
I wanted to write this Flothemes review to convince myself that Flothemes was right for me, but the truth is, I already knew it was.
If you're a photographer who's using WordPress, Flothemes is still the best option available in 2020.
Initially the pricing may induce a gulp, but in my mind the pricing is completely justifiable.
You're paying for premium quality and support, and for those of us with little time but the need for the very best, Flothemes is a godsend.
So here's my recommendation to those of you who want an fast and beautifully designed website to showcase your photography and attract some design-conscious clients:
- Download a Flothemes theme and redesign your website.
- Use this free tool to perform a speed test on your new site.
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Pelosi Calls For Banning "Patriot Prayer" Rally From San Fran Public Park: You Can't Shout "Wolf" In A Crowded Theater
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"I don't know where to begin. Let's just go in order.
1. Who the hell says "you can't shout 'wolf' in a crowded theater"? The expression is "you can't shout 'fire' in a crowded theater." Maybe the "wolf" example was more relevant in the 19th century, when Pelosi was growing up.
2. The point about being barred from shouting "fire" in a crowded theater comes from a case that's nearly a hundred years old, hasn't been good law for nearly 50, and today is widely considered an abomination of free-speech jurisprudence. For good reason: The point about fire in a crowded theater is easily abused to justify silencing "dangerous" speakers whether or not they're really dangerous. (The case it comes from, in fact, upheld the conviction of an anti-war protester handing out leaflets encouraging draft dodging.) It's an invitation to censorship on vague "public safety" grounds. To her credit, the reporter here does what reporters rarely do in instances like this and fact-checks Pelosi on that at the end of the clip. She's quite right that the modern law of criminal incitement is waaaaay narrower than ye olde "fire in a crowded theater" example.
3. I don't know a thing about the "Patriot Prayer" group that's organizing the rally in San Francisco. Pelosi insists they're a white nationalist outfit, but given the low bar the Southern Poverty Law Center has for designating right-wing outfits "hate groups," the fact that Patriot Prayer hasn't made the cut makes me suspect they're far removed from being proper alt-righters. The leader of the group doesn't, er, look alt-right, and he's been stressing in interviews lately that only one of the eight speakers booked for the upcoming rally is white. Guns and tiki torches have also been banned from the rally as a condition of the permit, making Pelosi's claim about danger even thinner. I think Joey Gibson, the leader of the group, is quite right about the politics of incitement here:
And, he said, Pelosi actually made the rally "more dangerous."
"Nancy Pelosi said it was a white supremacist rally so she could bring out extremists on the right and the left," Gibson said. "She's telling white supremacists to come into town."
She's all but telling Antifa to come to town by painting Patriot Prayer as some sort of dangerous Nazi group, and when they do, she'll use that to try to retroactively justify her "wolf" point about danger.
But never mind all that. Assume Pelosi's right that they're white nationalists. On what grounds does that justify denying them access to a public space for a rally? If counter-protesters show up wanting to throw down, that's not evidence that Patriot Prayer is dangerous, it's evidence that Pelosi's lefty friends are. Unless I've misunderstood her she's all but openly endorsing the "heckler's veto" here in recommending that citizens be denied the right to speak on public property because the reaction to them might turn threatening. It's pure viewpoint discrimination. Retire, Nancy."
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California Congresswoman Speier Questions President Trump's Fitness for Office While Evading Answers on why she employed Awan Bros for IT secrets
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Awan Brothers Scandal Creates Fears About Scope of Dems Data Leak
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The brothers were also employed by members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, such as: Jackie Speier (D-CA), Joaquín Castro (D-TX), and Ted Lieu (D-CA)
"Imran was first employed in 2004 by former Democrat Rep. Robert Wexler (FL) as an "information technology director", before he began working in Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office in 2005.
The family was paid extremely well, with Imran Awan being paid nearly $2 million working as an IT support staffer for House Democrats since 2004. Abid Awan and his wife, Hina Alvi, were each paid more than $1 million working for House Democrats. In total, since 2003, the family has collected nearly $5 million.
The staffer's services were so important to congressional members, that on March 22, 2016, eight Democrat members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence issued a letter, requesting that their staffers be granted access to Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Of those that signed the letter were representatives Jackie Speier (CA) and Andre Carson (IN), the second Muslim in Congress, both of whom employed the Awan brothers.
The brothers were also employed by members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, such as: Jackie Speier (D-CA), Andre Carson (D-IN), Joaquín Castro (D-TX), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Ted Lieu (D-CA). Lieu has since openly called for leaks by members of President Trump's administration despite the fact that he may until recently have been under surveillance by a foreign entity.
One bombshell that has been all but ignored by the main stream media is that Imran Awan had access to Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's iPad password, meaning that the brothers also had direct access to the notorious DNC emails."
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Judge Blames Trump for Illegal Alien's Deadly Hit-and-Run with U.S. Marine 'Fear of Deportation'
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"A Maryland judge blamed President Donald Trump for the fear that caused an illegal alien to flee the scene of a collision that killed a 21-year-old U.S. Marine. The illegal alien fled the scene after he crashed his BMW 335i into the Marine's motorcycle.
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Larua Kiessling said, from the bench, she received many letters about the case expressing concern about the "current political climate" where President Trump has been "harshly critical of illegal immigration and of Mexico in particular," the Capital Gazettereported. The judge said it is "reasonable to conclude" that the defendant, Martin Martinez-Ballinas, would flee the scene out of fear of being deported.
"I'm not going to sentence based on the political environment," Keissling told the courtroom.
Maryland defense attorney Kush Arora told Breitbart Texas that Martinez-Ballinas's fear does not matter as to guilt or innocence. "It doesn't matter why he ran, only that he knowingly fled the scene." He added that the fear could be considered by the judge as a mitigating factor in sentencing.
The judge then handed down a sentence of six years in prison for what the State's attorney called a "cowardly act." The maximum sentence for the felony crime is 10 years and a $10,000 fine.
The court convicted Martinez-Ballinas, 29, for fleeing the scene of a February 24 crash that resulted in the death of Marine Lance Corporal James Ray Walden III. Evidence presented in the case revealed Martinez-Ballinas was speeding in his BMW 335i when he lost control while negotiating a curve. He then struck a motorcycle driven by Corporal Walden.
The Mexican national then fled the scene and hid in a nearby quarry. Police found him hiding a short time later. His attorney said his client ran because he was afraid of being deported.
Corporal Walden was a third generation military veteran. He followed his father, James Walden II, and his grandfather into service. He was stationed at Fort George G. Meade at the time of the crash.
Walden said he had encouraged his son to continue the military tradition of service and the James Walden name. "I had the privilege of watching him grow into a good man," Walden told the Maryland newspaper. "The name James Ray Walden stops here."
The Marine's mother, Susan Walden, sat in the courtroom and cried as she listened to the details of the crash that killed her son, the newspaper reported. "It is the walking away that is the problem in this particular case. It is walking away and hiding," she told the reporter. "It is walking away to protect one's self."
Following his arrest, officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed an immigration detainer on Martinez-Ballinas and confirmed him to be a Mexican citizen illegally present in the United States. Officials wrote that his removal would "serve an important federal interest."
Martinez-Ballinas's attorney, David Wooten said his client didn't run out of malicious intent. He said his client is remorseful about the crash that killed the Marine and "There's not a day that goes by where he doesn't constantly think about (Walden)."
The Mexican national required a translator throughout the trial. However, shortly before the judge handed down his sentence he stood and spoke in English, saying he was "sorry for" acting "cowardly," the Capital Gazette reported."
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Tod doesn't know what
intentional neighboring is,
but he's quite good at it.
All he knows is that he likes
people, and many of the ones in
his neighborhood are old and sad.
When they see him coming,
they smile at the quick brown fox
who is so clumsy at jumping.
Tod doesn't know why he is
so bad at something the other foxes
do so well, or why sometimes he pops
way up into the air without warning,
but it doesn't matter much.
All he cares about is that people laugh
when he trips over his own feet or
tries to jump over Akita the Hun,
who is possibly the laziest dog
in the whole neighborhood.
Tod loves how the house full of old nurses
has a dozen cats and plenty of cat food,
and women cackle when he and
the cats pounce on each other.
He loves the fire station dog house
built by a former firefighter whose dogs
don't mind sharing their home, which is
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He loves that Nye Impossible,
who used to droop around the yard
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Tod doesn't realize how important
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a little ray of humor and hope.
He doesn't think about
how courageous it is to come
out of hiding and show himself to
members of a whole different species,
when all the other foxes hide.
Not all heroes know what they are.
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Tod Fox -- He is a fox with a brownish-red coat, black socks, and a white tip on his tail. He lives in a neighborhood that caters to retired first responders including former superheroes, war veterans, policevets, and so forth. He likes to cheer them up with silly antics, and he is fascinated by pets such as dogs and cats. However, Tod is not good at living in the wild; he relies on humans to supply pet food and rubbish for him to eat, and he prefers to sleep in garages or dog houses than out in the open. He has no idea how to dig a proper den.
Origin: Among his ancestors are foxes escaped from a captive breeding program that experimented with domestication of wild species. In this case, it didn't just make the foxes more tolerant of humans -- it made them smarter. The scientists also used the Aegis vaccine base in veterinary care, and yes, it works on animals too. Some of them developed superpowers as a result.
Uniform: None. He goes nude.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fox, Good (+2) Intentional Neighboring, Good (+2) Therapeutic Humor
Poor (-2) Living Rough
Powers: Average (0) Super-Immunity, Average (0) Super-Intellect
Poor (-2) Flight
Although he has the potential for Flight, right now it mostly just screws with his balance, making it difficult for him to jump gracefully like ordinary foxes can.
Motivation: To make people laugh.
Nye Impossible (Nye Brassington) -- He has fair skin, blue eyes, and short white hair with a beard and mustache. A former superhero, he lives in a neighborhood populated mostly by other retirees from the first responder field. Nye misses cape work and feels adrift in life. However, he enjoys watching the antics of Tod Fox and has taken up gardening as a hobby.
Origin: Caught in crossfire while trying to drag casualties out of a cape fight, he survived by freak chance, and later developed superpowers of his own.
Uniform: Casual men's wear.
Qualities: Master (+6) Retired Superhero, Expert (+4) Dutiful, Expert (+4) Medic, Good (+2) First Responder Friends, Good (+2) Gardener
Poor (-2) Misses the Action
Powers: Average (0) Luck
Motivation: Searching for a new purpose.
* * *
Tod is a term for a male fox.
Intentional neighboring is the practice of compensating for each other's strengths and weaknesses in community.
Various factors make a city or neighborhood elder-friendly. Pocket neighborhoods like the one shown here are particularly nice because they facilitate a cluster of like-minded people without isolating them from surrounding society. Here are some examples.
See the fire station dog house.
Poem: "The Quick Brown Fox"
"The Quick Brown Fox"
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It seems that most training projects that involve elearning will utilize either Articulate or Captivate – at least that has been the case for every project I have been on.
For years, the Articulate Studio offering has been a (very) successful add-on to Microsoft PowerPoint. Since it leveraged one of the world's most popular pieces of software, Studio was very easy to learn and use. Not too long ago Storyline came about and took with it that same intuitive "PowerPoint" feel (despite being a separate program).
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They have another product (Articulate Online), which is a cloud LMS of sorts, tracking user scores and data for a price starting at $199/month.
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How many people would use the Articulate products if they were hosted on the cloud rather than on your computer? I can see a reasonable amount of backlash for this approach, but it does provide some benefits.
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Even though Algeria has produced oil since 1956, Algeria's National Council of Energy believes there is still a vast untapped hydrocarbon potential. Algeria's oil sector has been open to foreign investors in partnership with Sonatrach, Algeria's state-owned oil and Gas Company for over a decade. Through its subsidiaries, Sonatrach monopolizes oil production, refining and transportation in Algeria. However the share of foreign investors in Algerian production has steadily increased and foreign companies control over 45% of Algeria's crude oil production.
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If Roman Polanski Looked Like Michael Vick: He'd Be Rotting in PrisonSeptember 30, 2009
What a joke.
Put him in prison. Extradite him to America, carry out his sentence, and let him serve his time.
It will be a real shame, since he is a genius. Not only that, but he has suffered a lot in his life, and deserves to be happy in his old age.
But the same could be said for a lot of criminals. How many gang members on death row grew up under terrible circumstances or lived through tragedy? Probably most.
But that's not what this article is about.
What has a lot of sports fans fuming is this:
If Roman Polanski were an athlete, he'd be rotting in jail right now with no sympathy.
Just look at Plaxico Burress, who carried a concealed weapon, shot himself in the leg, and is now serving a two-year sentence.
Look at Michael Vick. He abused a group of non-human girls, and spent nearly as long in the slammer.
So why should a convicted rapist—a man who had sex with a thirteen year old girl— getting so much sympathy both from his industry, but also from the nation of France?
Because he is skilled behind a camera, instead of being skilled behind a center, two guards, and two offensive tackles?
Or maybe it's because he is a small, unimposing man, versus a big, intimidating athlete like Michael Vick, who has a tough glare and corn rows.
Maybe because his type of intelligence—creative intelligence—is more valued than the brilliance of somebody who has great field vision and leadership skills.
Perhaps Roman Polanski gets sympathy because his personal tragedies are documented in history books—that makes them more visible than the tragedies that so many athletes have dealt with in their lives: abandoned by parents, recruited for gangs, treated like nobodies (until they get rich).
Or maybe it's because Polanski committed his crime several decades ago, back when there was "Free Love" or whatever other silly euphemism we want to use in order to sugar coat his crime.
Maybe it's an issue of race—gasp—there, I said it. No need to dig deeper into this one. Either you buy it, or you think it's total crap. But it's more than just a wild conjecture.
Any way you cut it, those of us who admire athletes and would rather see an Arnold movie than an art house flick should all take notice of this. It's not right.
Roman Polanski committed a crime, and he should serve his time.
Nobody had a problem throwing Plaxico or Vick in prison.
Nobody should have a problem with Polanski's sentence being carried out.


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{46} " living in the victory!" Christians should be living in victory in every situation because scripture tells us future victory is sure, lets take God at his word!"
{47} "Locked in the past!" Satan has kept christians locked in the past unable to move forward, break out now today as you read this little book!"
{48} " My daily confessiona." words the christian should be saying every day
{49} " My God will work a miracle for me." God is in the working of miracle buisness and wants to perform miracles for you and I.
{50} " Overshadowed by the Holy Spirit." christians think of the Holy Spirit as something small inside them in fact he is awesome, overshaddowing you.
{51} "The Power of God at work today! Testimomies of the power of God working today, read miracles and healings and raising the dead
{52} " It is all of God's work. nothing of ourselves." the power to work miracles healing an deliverances is all God work we just have to step out in faith to do what he told us to do.
{53} " Healing the Misscarried, stillborn and aborted children!" God desires to heal you from the effect that having a misscarried, stillborn or aborted baby has on your life.
{54} "Judgment Day" Christians believe they will stand before God on Judgement Day to be Judged, that is not true!"
{55} " Passport to life!" You are God's ambassador and have a very special passport.
{56} " Psalm-103 and other Psalms that will bless you!" Read the blessings that the psalms bring.
{57}" Prayers from the Holy Spirit." Theses prayers prayed today will have the same effect on you as they had on the Apostles when they prayed them.
{58} "Putting on the mind of christ Jesus." Learn how to think as Jesus thought, he thought always victorious!
I{59} "When God looks at us, what does he see?" See your self through God's eyes!"
{60} " Satan is not like God!" christians believe that Satan is awesome and can be everywhere at once like God, he can't he is only an angel and a fallen one at that!"
{61} " Promises Choices and Decisions!" Christians have promises from God and they have choices and decisions, to make regarding those promises.
{62} " Saint or Sinner?" As a christian what do you believe? Are you a saint or a sinner? see what God says about that"
{63} "Praise him from sunrise to sunset." Isn't it awesome that we can praise God from sunrise to sunset>"
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H.G. Wells has inspired people's imaginations for a century. There's not an art form out there that hasn't been touched by his brilliant, fascinating stories like The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, The Island of Doctor Moreau or, most famously, The Time Machine.
That last one, which is arguably Wells' most noteworthy work, is the subject of a brand new poster by artist Julien Lois. Printed by Nautilus Art Prints in Belgium, these dynamic, colorful posters will be on sale January 22 at this link. Check them out.
This is the 24 x 36 inch regular in an edition of 200. It'll cost about $56.
And this is the variant. Also 24 x 36 in an edition of 100. It costs about $84.
Lois' composition is what makes this poster shine. He takes multiple aspects of the story and seamlessly blends them into a single image, where they all flow together and provide a real sense of adventure.
For more on the artist, visit his site.
Contact the author at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Friday August 09, 2013
From The Huffington Post
Ãœberjam Deux: A Conversation with John Scofield
By Mike Ragogna
Mike Ragogna: John, let's start with your new album Ãœberjam Deux, which already has some history. Can you go into what launched this project?
John Scofield: Well, it really started when we put together the Ãœberjam band back in 2000. We made the first Ãœberjam album, then we made another album after that called Up All Night, and then we toured for a few years and worked on music together. Like a lot of jazz musicians I have a lot of different projects, so I did a bunch of other stuff since then and I thought it was a good idea to go back to it. I love playing with these guys and I thought it would be fun to come up with some new music for that band and see what we could do.
MR: What's the creative process? Did you jam together and things stuck?
JS: That's what we did on the first album, but this one was a little different. Avi Bortnick, the other guitarist, and I co-wrote about half the tunes together. Those were tunes that Avi had written. He's also the sampler guy in the band who knows all the electronic loops, so he had written these tunes and they were fully formed with grooves and sampled parts and everything, really fleshed-out demos. He was nice enough to give me a bunch of tunes, I picked the ones that I liked, took sections from them, and added to them. That's about half the music, which is different from the other songs that were jammed out. Then I had a few tunes that I just plain out-and-out wrote. So this is more compositions rather than compositions that came from jams.
MR: What percentage of the recording process was improvisational?
JS: Half of it, let's say. It's just like jazz tunes, really. They're set up to have sections where there's a solo and we're free-jamming over it, but then we'll have hues to go to different sections that are more or less composed.
To read the full interview click here


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Lupus, aka systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a complex disease in which the body attacks itself (autoimmune), resulting in a wide range of often debilitating symptoms. It is characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues throughout the body. One of the bright spots in the area of treatment is the number of natural remedies for lupus. Once someone has received a diagnosis, then it's time to explore these natural options and discuss them with a knowledgeable healthcare provider who can help identify which ones may be the most effective.
What is lupus?
The immune system of individuals who have lupus produces abnormal antibodies in the blood, and these antibodies (known as autoantibodies) attack the tissues instead of foreign infectious agents. Lupus can appear in one of four forms. About 70 percent of cases are systemic lupus, in which a major organ or tissue (e.g., heart, brain) in about half of those affected. Approximately 10 percent of cases affect the skin only (cutaneous lupus), while another 10 percent is caused by high doses of certain drugs (drug-induced lupus). A rare form called neonatal lupus can occur in newborns but usually disappears completely within six months.
Approximately 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus, and the majority of those affected are women of childbearing age. Women of color are two to three times more likely to develop lupus than are their Caucasian peers.
Symptoms of lupus
Although symptoms of lupus can vary considerably between individuals and from day to day, those generally recognized as typical include fatigue, pain and weakness in the joints, headaches, and a facial rash that often extends over the bridge of the nose and the cheeks (aka, a butterfly rash). Additional symptoms that occur can include fever, anemia, depression, dry mouth, mouth or nose ulcers, hair loss, chest pain, sensitivity to light, Raynaud's disease (cold fingers and toes that turn blue), weight loss, and swelling of the hands, feet, legs, and/or around the eyes. Symptoms are the same for men and women.
One of the things that makes lupus a challenge to diagnose as well as treat is that symptoms can mimic many other conditions, which is why it is sometimes referred to as "the great imitator." A quick review of lupus symptoms reveals that they are also associated with fibromyalgia, diabetes, Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis, blood disorders, and various lung, heart, and muscle diseases. These symptoms also can come and go without warning, and it's possible to experience one or more symptoms for a single time only.
Natural remedies for lupus
Here are 7 natural remedies for managing lupus.
1. Anti-inflammatory diet.
Since inflammation is the hallmark of lupus, you want to focus on foods that don't promote inflammation but can also help prevent it. That means avoiding processed foods, added sugar, gluten, trans fat, alcohol, caffeine, high-sodium foods, and certain legumes (e.g., alfalfa seeds and sprouts, green beans, peanuts, soybeans, snow peas), which contain the amino acid L-canavanine that can trigger lupus flare-ups in some people. Foods in an anti-inflammatory diet include organic, unprocessed foods, foods high in antioxidants (especially raw fruits and vegetables), avocados, coconut oil, raw milk, cucumbers and melons, green and herbal teas, and bone broth.
2. Regular physical exercise.
Regular exercises addresses several critical features of lupus, including stress reduction, help with sleep, strengthening the heart, reducing joint pain, and improving flexibility and range of motion. Exercise sessions (e.g., walking, swimming, yoga, tai chi, cycling) should last about 20 to 30 minutes and not result in exhaustion. Proper rest between workout days is essential.
3. Omega-3 fatty acids.
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) in fish oil have been shown to reduce inflammation in scores of studies. In a clinical trial involving 49 women with SLE, those who took 1080 mg EPA plus 200 mg DHA daily for 12 weeks showed a significant decline in C-reactive protein (an inflammatory marker) and evidence of a decline in bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, LDL) and total cholesterol compared with no such benefits in women who were given a placebo.
Another study lasting six months also showed improvement in symptoms and inflammatory markers among patients who took fish oil when compared with placebo. A suggested daily dose is 2,000 mg EPA/DHA daily. Omega-3 fatty acids are also available in foods such as wild-caught fatty fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, herring), chia seeds, flaxseeds, and hemp seeds.
[Editor's Note: Barlean's has been making for almost 30 yeas and offers oils sources from fish and flax. Their Seriously Delicious Oils taste like dessert and have no fishy after effects, like burping.]
4. Vitamin D3.
Most people have low to deficient levels of vitamin D, and those who are living with lupus are no exception. It's a good idea to have vitamin D levels checked before starting supplementation so you know the best dose to take. Generally, 2,000 to 5,000 International Units daily is recommended, but anyone with a significant deficiency will require more. Vitamin D can help enhance immune system function, reduce depression, and facilitate hormone balance.
5. Chlorella and spirulina.
These natural microalgae foods are rich in minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3s and are especially helpful for anyone whose kidneys are affected by lupus. Chlorella in particular can assist in eliminating pesticides and heavy metals from the bloodstream. Both chlorella and spirulina help produce electrolytes that can enhance kidney function. Take these supplements according to package directions. These powders can easily be incorporated into smoothies. Try adding a tablespoon to your next green breakfast drink!
Methylsulfonylmethane is an organic sulfur compound that is derived from the rain cycle. MSM has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, energy-boosting, and detoxifying properties. Its ability to increase the permeability of cells, for example, allows the body to use less energy to deal with toxin build-up, resulting in more energy being directed toward healing and bodily functions, including digestion. MSM boosts the absorption of nutrients, which also helps energy production. The anti-inflammatory properties of MSM are associated with its ability to assist with the elimination of waste materials from cells, whose presence causes inflammation.
A recommended dose is 2,000 to 8,000 mg daily. Since MSM is tasteless and odorless, its powdered form can easily be included in smoothies.
7. Turmeric.
Be sure to include turmeric (and its active ingredient, curcumin) both as a supplement and a food enhancer to help fight pain and inflammation as well as improve rashes and aid with digestion. Turmeric is a good source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, fiber, and vitamins B6 and C. In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers reported that turmeric has shown promise in reducing activity of lupus.
A recommended dose of turmeric/curcumin in supplement form is 3,600 mg curcumin, although higher dosages can be used. Consult a knowledgeable healthcare provider. Also use turmeric/curcumin to add zest and flavor to your diet.
Akaogi J et al. Role of non-protein amino acid L-canavanine in autoimmunity. Autoimmunity Review 2006 Jul; 5(6): 429-35
Arriens C et al. Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of fish oil's impact on fatigue, quality of life, and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. Nutrition Journal 2015 Aug 18; 14:82
Axe J. 7 proven chlorella benefits
Axe J. 7 natural lupus treatments and remedies
Borges MC et al. Omega-3 fatty acids, inflammatory status and biochemical markers of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study. Rev Bras Reumatol 2016 Sep 22
Greco CM et al. Updated review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus. Current Rheumatology Reports 2013 Nov; 15(11): 378
Lupus Foundation of America. Lupus facts and statistics
Medicine Net. Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Mercola.com. Natural and home remedies for lupus


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AKIRA live action project moving forward
photo credit: yotambientengosuperpoderes
It is almost impossible to believe but it seems that the AKIRA project is finally moving forward. According to the news bits of Hollywood Reporter and AintItCool News it seems that really big names are now attached to the project: Leonardo DiCaprio (who will play Kaneda, the gang leader) and Joseph Gordon Levitt (who will play Testuo, the one who freaks out).
But there is a small tidbit of information that really blew me out of my shoes: they will relocate the movie from the imaginary Neo Tokyo in Japan to New Manhattan in America (which was uilt by Japanese money).
While I can understand the need to switch the action to the western world I have some…fears that this move and the inherent complete change of politics might destroy the movie. You know, for me AKIRA plays in Neo Tokyo a big moloch you never saw before in which political fractions of the city and Japan fight for power.
Can the writer and the director save the mood, the atmosphere and everything else. I surely hope so. Let's hope that those two guys are true fans of the manga and the anime. Because otherwise the chance of blowing this big thing up is scarily high.
If you want to get a small impression of Neo Tokyo:
By the way: I finally truly know Ruairi Robinson. He is the one who did the great 3D animated short movie 50 PERCENT GREY.Now that is something to dream about…Me as a director…Sometime…


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Cameron Phillips, M.D.
Sports Medicine
Cameron Phillips, M.D.
Dr. Cameron Phillips is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder and hip surgery with a primary focus on sports medicine. He attended medical school at The University of Washington in Seattle and did his orthopedic residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in New York. He completed his sports medicine and orthopaedic fellowship at The Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson Mississippi.
"Having grown up in Missoula, Montana, I understand the importance of the 'work hard/play hard' lifestyle enjoyed by so many in the Rogue Valley. I have trained everywhere from Seattle to New York City to the Deep South, and I couldn't be more excited to settle with my family in beautiful Southern Oregon. My approach to Sports Medicine is comprehensive—listening carefully to my patients' concerns and then using the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques to bring my patients the best care Sports Medicine has to offer. Whether I am treating an elite professional athlete working to get back out on the field, or a retiree simply trying to enjoy their daily routine without pain, I am dedicated to working closely with every patient through each step of improvement. It is a true privilege to be here, and I am extremely honored by the trust my patients put in me to help guide them on the path to feeling their best"


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MingMing first showing in Shanghai
Shanghai, April 23, first showing of MingMing was held. Because Yang Youning and Daniel Wu were busy with their work, only Zhou Xun and director Susie Au attended the meeting.
In the movie Zhou Xun play two roles: Nana and MingMing. For her this is a challenge because "two characters has many differences in both appearence and characteristic. Nana is passionate and modern while MingMing is gentle"
In fact, Zhou Xun and Susie Au knew each other some years ago when they cooperated to shoot an advertisement clip. At that time Susie found favour with Xun and said that when she made a movie, Xun would be a leading actress. Several years after, it comes true :)
Source: sina.com


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Suja Chandrasekaran
Suja Chandrasekaran (1967) is a technology executive and corporate board member with a track record promoting transformation, profitability and agility in high growth entities. She currently acts as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at CommonSpirit Health, a leading health care provider, where she leads digital, information, cyber security, and technologies.
Prior to CommonSpirit Health, Suja Chandrasekaran led digital and information technologies at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Prior to that she served as SVP, Chief Technology and Data Officer at Walmart Inc., and led digital, business transformation and e-commerce at The Timberland Company. Suja Chandrasekaran has further held executive roles at PepsiCo and Nestlé Americas.
Suja Chandrasekaran is a member of the board of directors of American Eagle Outfitters and Blume Global Technologies.
Suja Chandrasekaran lives in the United States and is a national of Australia, India and the USA. She holds a Master of Business Systems from Monash University, Australia, and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras, India. She also participated in an executive development program at the London Business School.


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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9 x 2-inch-round cake pans, or two 9 x 9 x 2-inch-square cake pans, or one 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake pan. Line with waxed paper; grease paper.
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in medium-size bowl.
Beat together butter and sugar in large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down side of bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Beat in vanilla. Alternately stir in flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour, just until mixed. Pour batter into prepared pans, dividing equally.
9-inch-round cakes 25 to 30 minutes; 9-inch-square cakes 35 to 40 minutes; 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake 45 to 50 minutes; or until wooden pick tests clean. Cool cakes in pans on rack 5 minutes. Remove cakes to rack to cool. Makes 12 servings (two 9-inch-round cakes, or two 9-inch-square cakes, or one 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake).


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ركض اللص ما بين الأزقّة و الطرقات، هارباً من الشرطي الذي لم يكف عن مطاردته منذ خمسة دقائق. حمل اللص مسدّسه في حزامه و كيس النقود على جانبه الآخر. في نهاية الطريق، وجد اللص نفسه مقا
محاصر من الشرطه في نهاية الطريق فأخذوه الى مركز الشرطه وتم التحقيق معه الى الاسباب التي دعوته على السرقه، فأجاب السارق انا محتاج ومسكين ليس لدي مايكفي قوت يومي لي ولابنائي فاضططرت
الى السرقة ولكن في الحقيقة انا لا افعلها في الدائم
"May you find family that you don't know yet, cool water, and shelter from the heat that tests you." I just shrugged at him and said, "Yeah, you also with all that." I slapped him
and he remained impassive. I slapped him again and he did not seem riled. The third time he blocked my arm. "What do you want me to do, sparky pickles? Crush your hand?" I left in
shame, depressed by my inability to rile the man up. As I made my way down the concrete sidewalk, another plan occurred to me. I grabbed the nearest flowerpot and sprinted back to
clobber him over the head. All that managed to do was break the pot. That man was so bone headed I don't think a nuke could effect him. Still though I was determined. I would
shoot him with a pistol until he cried.
"Stop shooting me with that pistol," he cried, "it's really beginning to irritate me!" By this time he was pock-marked by bullets, but kept right on griping. So I decided to jump
on my broomstick and take to the sky. "Sheesh!" I mumbled, flying past the moon. "Why do we have to go through this every damn Halloween?" and waved gaily from above.
Too lazy to translate first three folds…
Kind of Jean-Valjean-y in the beginning.
Dr. Ahmad:
Dr. Ahmad:
The thief ran between alleys and roads, fleeing the policeman who had not stopped chasing him for five minutes. The thief carried his pistol in his belt and the cash bag on his other side. At the end of the road, the thief found himself resisted.
He was besieged by the police at the end of the road. They took him to the police station and interrogated him as to the reasons for his stealing. The thief replied, "I needed to and I had a knife. I do not have sufficient strength for the days and for my children.
Regarding the thievery, I in fact do not do it perpetually


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Near misses 'caused by drivers distracted by social media'
MINE workers could face prosecution if caught using social media or hand-held gadgets while operating machinery.
It follows an APN report highlighting concerns that mobile technology was infiltrating the cabins of heavy machinery and causing distractions on mine sites.
The government arm charged with ensuring mine safety - the Queensland Mines Inspectorate - revealed this week that several investigations were under way after a number of potentially disastrous near-misses.
Each was believed to have been caused by drivers distracted by social media when they were working.
A spokesman for Queensland Department of Mines said while the mine owners had to ensure the safety of those on site, workers themselves had their own responsibilities.
"Mine workers also have legal obligations to not expose themselves or other workers to an unacceptable level of risk," he said.
"The (inspectorate) would consider the use of mobile technology whilst operating vehicles or mobile machinery on site is potentially exposing people to risk."
Due to the machinery and nature of underground mining, such distractions were less likely for subterranean workers.
He said some mining companies were creating policies to directly deal with those using social media while controlling machinery.
Queensland Resources Council acting chief Greg Lane said some mines were now taking steps to quell the use of mobile devices while at work.
He said mines wanted to cut down the amount of mobile devices with internet access, keeping mobile phones only available in emergencies or by using hands-free settings while safely parked.
University of Queensland Associate Professor Tim Horberry, who specialises in human factors and driver error, particularly relating to mine machinery, said there was no "silver bullet" and regulation was often hard to enforce on those behind the wheel, whether on roads or at a mine.
"The key is setting best examples and warning people of the dangers of (being distracted)," Mr Horberry.
"It's about designing systems without distraction."


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A quote from Jim Freund's blog Hour of the Wolf, July 2, 2008:
I had recorded a writer, Harlan Ellison, at the School of Visual Arts. (...) Two teachers there, Leo and Diane Dillon, presented Ellison with a painting that he was supposed to turn into a short story and read it to their class. He spent some time in a hotel and then proceeded (with the great showmanship which is his trademark) to read it in from of the class with a bunch of celebrities in attendance.
--Moderator out
Owing to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the batting order has been shuffled and I have been asked to go ahead with my story suggestion in place of Dorman, who will give us his at another time.
"Shatterday" has long been one of my all-time favorite Ellison stories, not only because of its diamond-perfect structure, but also because of its use of a simple but effective fantasy trope to tap into one of the most fascinating aspects of the human psyche. The notion of the duality that informs human nature goes back at least as far as Zoroastrian thought. It has been the subject of theoretical musings ranging from Descartes' mind-body dualism to Freud's id and superego to the Jungian archetypes that are directly referenced in the story, to Ernest Becker's characterization of the human race as "angels with assholes." It has been the subject of creative works ranging from "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" to "The Wolfman" to the familiar trope of the angel sitting on one shoulder and the devil sitting on the other shoulder of the person who is sorting out an ethical decision.
I love the fact that the story plays out in terms of dialogue; a conversation between Peter and Jay. This is reflective of the fact that we do, in fact, talk to ourselves. When we are sorting out what we think, we do it with language. Even if we don't actually vocalize them, we use words when we reflect internally. George Mead, in his theory known as "symbolic interactionism," deals with this idea in an interesting way, noting that social reality is negotiated day by day in our interactions with our social contacts. Similarly, Mead suggests, our own internal, subjective reality is something that we continually negotiate with ourselves, through an ongoing internal dialogue. "Shatterday" brings this theoretical construct vividly to life in a fantasy context.
Also, I love the fact that the story does not necessarily present us with an evil Novins and a good Novins, one of whom needs to be eradicated. It seems clear to me that there is an integration of the two at the end. (The hotel bill, after all, is paid not by Peter or by Jay, but rather by "Peter Jay Novins.") There hasn't been an utter rejection of Peter by Jay. Rather, there has been a re-ordering of priorities by Peter Jay Novins, altering the balance of power between Peter and Jay so that the integrated whole can meet the world in a healthier, more responsible way.
By the way, for anyone who needs access to the story, it can be purchased from Fictionwise.com for 99 cents.
Steve J.


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I'm quite honored to be
http://www.xmasdolly.com 's Spotlight dancer!
|Why not be the 2014 Spotlight Dancer?
It's not officially Monday here, either.
X-Mas Dolly chose moi, even though I didn't celebrate Christmas; but, I did rock along with some fab holiday tunes.
This week we have a double theme:
This week we have a double theme:
Great Tunes from 2013/New Year's music
Tunes about Time.
I guess being the spotlight dancer means I have to follow this week's theme; so, the Disney spoof will have to wait until next time.
Let's turn the music on.
Dance, Dance Fever - 2013 Rocked
Dance, Dance Fever - 2013 Rocked
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Caveman Diet
Focuses on paleolithic diet which means eating what our ancestors did 40,000 years ago. Foods included in paleolithic diet; Benefits of paleolithic diet; Views regarding the foods eaten by our ancestors; Views of Loren Cordaine regarding the ancestors' eating habit and on meat industry.
By PT Staff published May 1, 1997 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016
It won't succeed the dreaded cabbage soup diet as the eating craze du jour.But it may be one regimen that truly benefits your brain. Technically it's called a paleolithic diet, but what it basically means is eating what our ancestors did 40,000 years ago: lost of meat, some fruit and root vegetables, and little or no grains or dairy products.
The "caveman diet" almost resembles the familiar nutritionists' food pyramid--turned upside down. So why adopt eating habits that contradict everything experts have been telling us? The theory is simple: Just as a car is designed to run best on a specific fuel, so "our species is genetically adapted to eating animal protein and fats," insists Colorado State University's Loren Cordaine, Ph.D. And anthropologist Boyd Eaton, Ph.D., goes so far as to call modern America's high-grain, low-meat diet, "affluent malnutrition."
Ironically, the meat-rich diet our ancestors ate was in many ways more healthful than our own. Elk steaks have only a fraction of the cholesterol-raising saturated fat that farm-raised beef has. And the wild stuff has far more omega-3 fatty acids, the "good fats" essential to a well-functioning brain. In fact, Cordaine believes our ancestors' switch from a vegetarian diet to meatier meals rich in omega-3s was key to our evolution, providing the nutritients needed to expand the human brain.
Cordaine's work isn't just theoretical: He's actually put volunteers on a paleolithic regimen. The results? Despite all that meat, the types and levels of fat in participants' blood became healthier. Still not hankering for a buffalo burger? Cordaine says that the meat industry could easily raise cattle whose nutrient profile resembles that of wild game--if consumers demand it.


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top: Zara, jeans: c/o Lavish Alice, shoes: StylistPick, bag: Nine West
You know when an outfit just falls together so easily you want to wear it all the time? That's what happened with this outfit. I received these amazing Lavish Alice jeans around the same time as I bought this cute top from Zara, and as soon as I tried them on together I knew I'd fall in love with this look. It's just how I like my outfits – simple and easy, but with a bit of a twist with the dip dye jeans and wedge trainers. I called this outfit Isabel Marant inspired as both the jeans and the trainers are a similar style to some of her most lusted after items at the moment, but like the bargain hunter I am, these items were a lot more wallet-friendly than buying straight from the designer!
Also, if you like these wedges, check out my latest giveaway – you could win a £50 voucher from StylistPick to put towards them!
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