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Phew, this will be hard, because i fear to get an answer like Your hardware is broken, live with it!
Here we go...
Once i do an "USBCtrl STOP", i'll NEVER be able to get anything USB related back until i do a reboot.
Why? Because i won't get my XE backport HUB back
System: PPCMotorola MPC 7447/7457 Apollo/AltiVec(tm) (emulated MC68020/FPU) (INST: Cache) (External Cache)
Level 1 Cache size: 32768, Level 2 Cache size: 524288
L2CR: 80000000, enabled, partity check disabled, instruction & data, replacement algorithm: pseudo-random
MSSCR0: 00000000, L2 prefetch disabled (0 engines), 8 maximum outstanding data-bus transactions.
I have a DMA/USB fixed XE which i stripped down to only using the original backplate USB hub
(yes, it's seen as a hub alright).
USBInspector shows me the hub as
Rear Roothub (uhci.usbhcd/0) in Functionality and
Roothub (uhci.usbhcd/0) in Topology.
Plugged in are a mouse/keyboard combo (working) and an USB to MIDI adapter (working)
The mouse/keyboard combo shows up as
Human Interface Device
- USB Receiver
- USB Receiver
both devices have the same info in Information:
Product:USB Receiver
Serial no.:<unspecified>
Class: Human Interface Device
and the USB to MIDI adapter shows up as
Serial no.:<unspecified>
Now, as soon as i do an "USBCtrl RESTART" (or STOP for that matter) it will take down all devices just fine (though i'll get an USBERROR_STALL from the adapter - lylehaze told me that this is normal), but on the actual restart NOTHING happens.
USBInspector will stay blank, which leads me to believe that my hub is not added in the first place(?), but why?
I then will be stuck with NO USB hardware and no possibility to ever (before a reboot) add one again, yet the USBCtrl program won't throw any errors, nothing will be (re)added to USBInspector, i am not able to (re)add my mouse/keyboard combo and as such be forced to reboot (or use a PS2 mouse/keyboard).
The system btw doesn't care, it lives happily along, no lockup, no crash.
I'm out of ideas, this seems so illogical
Why does it add devices in the first place (when it is started in startup-sequence), but not re-add them after USBCtrl has stopped them manually?
Now for the ideas:
I think that the USB stack either internally dies/crashes/whatever (on my XE) and as such USBCtrl is not able to (re)add anything plugged in (because USBCtrl gets never loaded a second time --> no error messages because none built in yet?) or the USB stack is not able to (re)add the hub a second time for whatever reason.
(that are of course just some thoughts of a user with no internal insight).
btw: i don't have any hubs other than the original backplate from my XE plugged in.
While i'm not sure if my mouse/keyboard combo is USB2.0 i know that the MIDI adapter is.
I will continue to test (i.e. commenting out EHCI and see what it does, but as i wrote in another USB thread it seems the system/OS is smart enough to only load/use such xHCI's it's find hardware for...at least Ranger tells me there is only UHCI in Exec/tasks)
btw2: i do not have any dropouts anymore, i was setting the bus speed hardware wise down to 100MHz from 133MHz.
That made my XE accept and work flawlessly with more than 512 MB RAM (it threw randowm errors before when i used 1 GB) and cured the USB random dropouts.
Now the only thing that really scares me is that i cannot restart USBCtrl due to losing my (original) rear port hub... heres hoping that it's not a hardware problem aswell?
Although i lost the random dropouts it can still happen sometimes which in the case of this not-perfectly-working USBCtrl i have to live in fear that everytime i loose my USB i may need to reboot.
Has anyone an idea what i can try to test further or can anyone confirm this on another XE, please?
OK, thanks for listening


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immune function
To review, inflammation is not the underlying root of any disease. It is a side effect of a deeper cause. In the previous article I outlined the four core causes of inflammation and discussed some potential problems and benefits of boosting the immune system by stimulating inflammation. Continuing with TNFα as an example, let's look at the potential problems of taking anti-aging substances to reduce inflammation.
TNFα is an inflammation weapon produced by certain immune cells to protect us from viruses and cancer.
What happens when you take substances that reduce TNFα activty? Several strong pharmaceutical drugs like Humira® and Enbrel® were developed specifically for the purpose of suppressing excess activity of TNFα and relieving the inflammation of many autoimmune diseases. The immune-suppressing side effects of these strong drugs offer glimpse of what happens to the body when TNFα levels are too low. As we would expect, many of side effects revolve around the microbial kingdom gaining the upper hand. These include acute infections of the nose, throat or sinus, cellulitis, fungal infections, reactivated tuberculosis, shingles and bacterial sepsis. For those suffering from autoimmune disorders, this is a calculated risk. By shutting down inflammation, these drugs disarm the immune system so it can no longer effectively fight invaders.
Several herbs and supplements also suppress TNFα. Touted as "anti-inflammatory" or "anti-aging" these include curcumin[i], black cumin seed[ii], Boswellia[iii] and Cat's Claw[iv]. While nowhere as strong as some of the pharmaceuticals, what happens to the body's immune defenses when TNFα is artificially lowered? Some pathogens suppress TNFα as a way manipulate and elude the immune system[v]. Over time can moderate suppression of TNFα compromise the body's natural defenses against overgrowth of pathogens? Since we are turning off the chemicals that cause the symptoms, how would we even know? Our current medical technology has very limited tools for detecting the presence of an invading pathogen. Most of our tools look to the immune system to provide clues about invaders. A simple urinalysis or blood test cannot detect specific pathogens. Instead it looks for high levels of immune cells like neutrophils or lymphocytes to help the physician determine what is causing the infection. By the time these immune cells show up in lab work, there has already been a significant breach of the immune system.
We know that lectins, proteins found in beans and lentils, will raise levels of TNFα. This is not because these foods have mysterious powers. It's because the immune system mistakes them for an invader and launches an attack against them. Lectins are not inherently dangerous. However, the immune response that they elicit could certainly influence the rate of aging of any tissues participating in the reaction. Perhaps this is why the Indian diet evolved to include so many herbs that suppress this type of inflammation from immune activity. But where is the line? If there are signs of inflammation, how do we know if it is coming from a legitimate invader or if it's an artifact of our evolution? If someone is experiencing inflammatory symptoms, shouldn't we identify what is triggering the immune system to act before we suppress it?
An Anti-Aging Regimen Gone Awry
I felt compelled to write this after seeing an extremely healthy patient with recurrent thrush (a yeast infection of the mouth). It was fairly mild but was enough for his doctor to perform an HIV test. It was negative. This gentleman was obsessed with life extension and he was seemingly doing everything right. He was doing intermittent fasting, interval exercise, alkaline water, Paleo Diet, lots of veggies, adequate protein, low sugar and carbs, blackout curtains at night. His labs showed everything as perfect. Even his neutrophils (the immune cells that fight yeast) were on target. As part of his life extension regimen, he was paying a small fortune every month for herbs and supplements. Of interest, these included curcumin, Pterostilbene, green tea extract, fish oil, Boswellia and, when it was still available, Anatobloc®. Unless he took antifungals all the time, the thrush would come back. For awhile, I thought it was microbiome issue. A microbial stool analysis showed only mild yeast overgrowth. This was notable but not remarkable because I see these mild levels in at least 70% of the patients tested. We tried various live-shipped probiotics and fermented foods with no improvement. After a couple of months it finally occurred to me that he may have been going to far with suppressing inflammation. After some negotiating, he finally agreed to stop the Anatobloc, curcumin and Boswellia for a few weeks. Sure enough, within a week, no more thrush!
Perhaps one day we will have amazing assays to instantly identify any immune trigger that is causing inflammation. Until then how do we find that sweet spot where we suppress inflammation while still helping our immune system do what it already knows how to do?
[i] Cho, J., Lee, K., & Kim, C. (2007). Curcumin attenuates the expression of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α as well as cyclin E in TNF-α-treated HaCaT cells; NF-κB and MAPKs as potential upstream targets. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 19, 469-474. http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.19.3.469
[ii] Aftab Ahmad, Asif Husain, Mohd Mujeeb, Shah Alam Khan, Abul Kalam Najmi, Nasir Ali Siddique, Zoheir A. Damanhouri, and Firoz Anwar A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013 May; 3(5): 337–352. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60075-1 PMCID: PMC3642442
[iii] B. Gayathria, N. Manjulaa, K.S. Vinaykumara, B.S. Lakshmia, , , A. Balakrishnanb Pure compound from Boswellia serrata extract exhibits anti-inflammatory property in human PBMCs and mouse macrophages through inhibition of TNFα, IL-1β, NO and MAP kinases. International Immunopharmacology Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2007, Pages 473–482
[iv] Sandoval M1, Charbonnet RM, Okuhama NN, Roberts J, Krenova Z, Trentacosti AM, Miller MJ Cat's claw inhibits TNFalpha production and scavenges free radicals: role in cytoprotection.
Free Radic Biol Med. 2000 Jul 1;29(1):71-8.
[v] Bosio CM. The Subversion of the Immune System by Francisella Tularensis. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2011;2:9. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2011.00009.by
Inflammation is not the underlying root of any disease. It is a side effect of a deeper cause. Tinkering with inflammation is tinkering with the immune system. Buzzwords like "anti-cancer", "anti-viral", "anti-inflammation" and "immune-boosting" are misleading and offer no information about how various herbs, supplements and pharmaceuticals actually work. Desperate for relief, ill consumers are constantly duped by the supplement industry as they seek easy answers for complex diseases. When the mechanism of a supplement doesn't match the underlying cause of the immune imbalance, short-term side effects commonly occur. An understanding the mechanisms of aging offers us a glimpse of the potential short-term and long-term side effects that can result from tinkering with the immune system.
When I began studying functional medicine 18 years ago, I was awakened to the then controversial hypothesis that inflammation was the primary driver of many of the diseases of aging. There were hundreds of studies demonstrating the correlation between inflammation and conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and even aging. As I developed my practice, it was like having magical powers believing that the cause of heart disease was not cholesterol but, in fact, inflammation. Armed with supplements like fish oil, curcumin and boswellia, I felt like Wonder Woman, striking down interleukin 6, NF-kappa B, TNFα and other inflammatory signals that could lead to disease. It wasn't until I began treating autoimmune and skin disorders that I came to realize that inflammation is not the underlying root of any of these diseases. It's a side effect of a deeper cause. In fact, suppressing inflammation without understanding its cause is as insane as turning off the fire alarm and going back to bed while the house fills with smoke.
There are four core mechanisms that drive inflammation. This article will explore the most common; when the immune system recognizes something as an invader and launches an attack using inflammatory chemicals as weapons. In science we call this immune system activation by antigen recognition.
The other three (listed below) will be discussed in future posts.
- Over activation of NFKappaB through dietary signaling. Activity of NFKappa B is highly influenced by the presence or absence of insulin[1]. In general, diet doesn't cause inflammation; it simply acts like a volume control. It isn't until grossly pathological changes develop through excessive insulin signaling and ROS production that we begin to see the out-of-control inflammation associated with diseases like obesity and diabetes.
- Deranged methylation and acetylation of DNA[2],[3]. Basically methyl groups (from SAMe) and acetyl groups are stuck to DNA to turn it on and off.
- The healing response – the redness, pain and swelling that results from an injury is ultimately an immune response that drives healing. However, repeated injuries, like when high blood pressure repeatedly damages the arteries, will lead to thickening and scarring.
Much of inflammation is nothing more than a side effect of immune activity. A fundamental flaw in our current medical approach to inflammation is the false belief that the immune system is creating inflammation for no reason. As a result, we have an entire industry of herbs, supplements and pharmaceuticals built upon the idea that suppressing inflammation is somehow healing the body. All this despite several large studies demonstrating that conditions associated with inflammation like heart disease[4], diabetes[5] and cancer[6] are mostly driven by external factors. To be clear, unless a true[7] autoimmune condition has developed, the immune system will not act unless there is something triggering it to act. Sometimes we don't like the results. However, this ancient system that protects us from cancer and invaders is highly intelligent and tightly regulated. The immune system will launch an attack against any critters or substance that it identifies as an invader. These include bacteria, viruses, air pollutants, some metals, environmental contaminants and oxidized LDL cholesterol[8]. It will also attack undigested food proteins like gluten from wheat and lectins from beans. Food sensitivity tests like the ALCAT and Mediator Release Test (MRT) regularly reveal that the immune system will attack virtually any intact food protein or microbe that escapes past the protective gut mucosa (gut lining).
As one example in an ocean of inflammatory immune signals, look at what happens if we tinker with TNFα.
T= "tumor" like cancer
N="necrosis" like death
Fα="factor alpha" as a signal category
TNFα is an inflammation weapon produced by certain immune cells to protect us from viruses and cancer. It helps transmit signals from outside a cell to inside a cell's nucleus where more signals tell the cell to kill itself. In science we call this apoptosis. It is helpful for ensuring that cells that have become cancerous do not survive to divide and grow into a tumor. TNFα also "serve[s] as a first-line defense against influenza virus[9]" and has "strong antiviral activity against many viruses including avian flu and swine flu2". Upon first glance, it sounds like anything that will increase activity of TNFα can keep you from getting cancer and viruses. Woohoo! In fact, several medicinal mushrooms are promoted as having these anti-cancer and anti-viral properties. Cordyceps[10],[11], Maitake[12], Coriolus[13] and Ganoderma[14], all contain chemicals that increase activity of TNFα*. While this approach can be transformative for someone with a weak immune response, what effects does artificially increasing TNFα have in a healthy person? We know that in high amounts, TNFα causes considerable collateral damage to tissues. It is one of the main participants in diseases like psoriasis[15], ulcerative colitis[16] and rheumatoid arthritis[17]. Moderately high levels are associated with Alzheimer's disease[18] and even cancer10.
*I suspect that these mushrooms cause an increase in TNFα, not because they have magical properties, but because the immune system sees them as invaders and launches an attack.
Over the long term, does artificially raising TNFα activity accelerate the same degenerative problems that we see with any chronic inflammation? Wouldn't mildly elevated levels still increase cell turnover, damage tissues, accelerate shortening of telomeres, speed aging and ultimately lead to early senescence*?
(*Senescence is a term used in aging research to describe the end stage of the aging process of a cell, tissue or system. When a cell reaches senescence it can no longer function properly or divide to form new cells. As more cells reach senescence in a given tissue, the more that tissue shrinks and becomes dysfunctional.)
Unless there is a specific reason to artificially stimulate TNF-alpha, it is important to weigh the potential effects of taking any herbs or mushrooms that raise it. Other herbs that stimulate inflammation by raising TNFα include Cistanches, Dipsacus, Echinacea and Psoralea. I have personally seen several patients whose autoimmune conditions were severely exacerbated from taking medicinal mushrooms. They were duped by claims and promises that somehow their condition was a result of a "weak" immune system and that these mushrooms were their salvation. On the other hand, with proper diagnosis, these types of mushrooms can be used as an effective tool when the immune response is too weak. Poor wound healing and recurrent viral infections (like shingles and Epstein Barr) are often caused by a weak immune response. Another scenario where these mushrooms may have benefit is with cancer. I have worked with scores of patients who were doing well months after their doctor prescribed Maitake-D as part of a larger protocol to help the immune system kill cancer cells. (Notice I said "part of a protocol").
In the ocean of herbs and supplements that are supposed to help us live longer and healthier, how do we know which ones are actually helping? With illness, when the mechanism of a supplement doesn't match the underlying cause of an immune imbalance short-term side effects commonly occur. What are the less detectable the long-term consequences? Is it possible to accelerate the aging process by inappropriately stimulating the immune system?
[1] Kurtak, K. Dietary and Nutritional Manipulation of the Nuclear Transcription Factors, PPAR's and SREBP's,as a Tool for Reversing the Primary Diseases of Premature Death and Aging. Rejuvenation Research 17-2. April 2014. P 140-44.
[2] D. Bayarsaihan Epigenetic Mechanisms in Inflammation J Dent Res. 2011 Jan; 90(1): 9–17. doi: 10.1177/0022034510378683 PMCID: PMC3144097
[3] Stephen B Baylin DNA methylation and gene silencing in cancer. Nature Clinical Practice Oncology (2005) 2, S4-S11 doi:10.1038/ncponc0354. Received 16 August 2005 | Accepted 30 August 2005
[4] Prof Salim Yusuf DPhil,Steven Hawken MSc,Stephanie Ôunpuu PhD,Tony Dans MD,Alvaro Avezum MD,Fernando Lanas MD,Matthew McQueen FRCP,Andrzej Budaj MD,Prem Pais MD,John Varigos BSc,Liu Lisheng MD,on behalf of the INTERHEART Study Investigators Effect of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with myocardial infarction in 52 countries (the INTERHEART study): case-control study
The Lancet – 11 September 2004 ( Vol. 364, Issue 9438, Pages 937-952 )
[5] Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH; Aruna Kamineni, MPH; Mercedes Carnethon, PhD; Luc Djoussé, MD, ScD; Kenneth J. Mukamal, MD; David Siscovick, MD, MPH. Lifestyle Risk Factors and new Onset Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(8):798-807. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2009.21.
[6] Song Wu, Scott Powers, Wei Zhu & Yusuf A. Hannun. Substantial contribution of extrinsic risk factors to cancer development. Nature (2015) doi:10.1038/nature16166
Received 15 April 2015 Accepted 23 October 2015 Published online 16 December 2015
[7] From experience I have no doubt that many conditions that are diagnosed as "autoimmune" are nothing more than an appropriate immune reaction to an unidentified trigger that has grown out of control. This is commonly seen with leaky gut syndrome, SIBO and dental infections.
[8] Although there are hundreds of studies showing that oxidized LDL elicits inflammation from macrophages, it has never been shown whether this is an immune reaction or a healing response.
[9] Seo SH, Webster RG. Tumor necrosis factor alpha exerts powerful anti-influenza virus effects in lung epithelial cells. J Virol. 2002 Feb;76(3):1071-6.
[10] Test on mononuclear cells Lymphoproliferative, inhibited NK cell activity, phytohemagglutinin response raises IL2, raises TNF-alpha, IL-2 Kuo YC1, Tsai WJ, Shiao MS, Chen CF, Lin CY. Cordyceps sinensis as an immunomodulatory agent. Am J Chin Med. 1996;24(2):111-25.
[11] Jong Seok Lee, Eock Kee Hong. Immunostimulating Activity of the Polysaccharides Isonated from Cordyceps militaris. International Immunopharmacology. Vol 11, Isue 9, September 2011 Pp 1226-1233 doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2011.04.001
[12] Matsui K1, Kodama N, Nanba H. Effects of maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the carcinoma angiogenesis. Cancer Lett. 2001 Oct 30;172(2):193-8.
[13] Cheuk-Lun Lee, Xiaotong Yang, Jennifer Man-Fan Wan. The culture duration affects the immunomodulatory and anticancer effect of polysaccharopeptide derived from Coriolus versicolor. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. Volume 38, Issues 1–2, 3 January 2006, Pages 14–21
[14] Hung-Sen Chena, Yow-Fu Tsaia, Steven Lina, Chia-Ching Lina, Kay-Hooi Khoo, Chun-Hung Lin , , Chi-Huey Won. "Studies on the immuno-modulating and anti-tumor activities of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) polysaccharides". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Volume 12, Issue 21, 1 November 2004, Pages 5595–5601
[15] Victor FC, Gottlieb AB (2002). "TNF-alpha and apoptosis: implications for the pathogenesis and treatment of psoriasis". J Drugs Dermatol 1 (3): 264–75. PMID 12851985.
[16] Sands BE1, Kaplan GG The role of in ulcerative colitis.. J Clin Pharmacol. 2007 Aug;47(8):930-41. Epub 2007 Jun 13.
[17] VASANTHI, P., NALINI, G. and RAJASEKHAR, G. (2007), Role of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in rheumatoid arthritis: a review. APLAR Journal of Rheumatology, 10: 270–274. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-8077.2007.00305.x
[18] Swardfager W, Lanctôt K, Rothenburg L, Wong A, Cappell J, Herrmann N (2010). "A meta-analysis of cytokines in Alzheimer's disease". Biol Psychiatry 68 (10): 930–941. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2010.06.012. PMID 20692646.by
Take advantage of winter's long hours of darkness to help your body naturally build immunity, improve fat loss, promote deeper sleep, slow cellular aging and reduce your risk of cancer . Melatonin, a well-studied hormone, is made in the pineal gland is produced in the absence of light. Minimizing your exposure to light and sleeping in total darkness helps to increase production of melatonin. As I mention in a previous post, even light shining through a cracked door is enough to dramatically plummet melatonin levels.by
A few weeks ago I published an article about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Origin of Scientific Thought. Part of its emphasis was discussing Five Element Theory which marked the beginning of scientific medicine and a departure from Shamanism. The following is a discussion of the interconnected systems of soil biodiversity, plant ecology, gut microbiology, and human health and evolution.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each of the Five Elements, fire, Earth, metal, water, and wood "symbolize five different inherent qualities and states of natural phenomena" including five movements and five phases in the cycle of the seasons. People are often stumped by the fact that there are four seasons but five elements. Being the source of all life on this planet, Earth was the fifth, and viewed as the source of all the other elements.
The ancient Chinese scholars identified the digestive system to be an extension of and our connection to the Earth. After all, it is where the elements of Earth are taken in as food and are transformed into a living being.
The bacteria and fungi present in every square millimeter of soil ultimately act as the digestive system or Earth element for plants. They fix nitrogen and break down soil nutrients and minerals into forms that can be taken up by the plants' roots. When we eat plants, we also take in some of the bacteria and fungi present in the soil. These become part of the incredibly complex ecosystem of the gut.
Each and every organism present in digestive system is a reflection of the organisms present in the soil. Each one creates its own unique signals and immune responses that literally determine our state of being on EVERY level.
We are already aware of the anti-inflammatory and immune boosting benefits of acidophilus and bifidus which are being marketed in several yogurt products. A more interesting example of this appeared in the journal, Neuroscience, in May of 2007. Researchers found that the presence of the bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae (which is common in soil and not pathogenic to humans) created an immune response that stimulated serotonin sensitivity in the certain parts of the brain. A couple of things to take note of here: First, not all immune responses are bad. They are simply signals. Secondly, this bacteria's presence in the gut results in actual behavioral modifications via serotonin which has a happy, calming effect. Further investigation suggested that this is one reason gardening makes us happy.
Another example is the pathogenic fungus, Rhizopus arrhizus. This fungus is also common in the soil and in trace amounts in our digestive tract. Like an ecosystem, the richer and more diverse, the more resilient. As long as our digestive ecosystem is diverse and healthy this fungus remains at low, non-threatening levels and actually serves many beneficial biologic functions. For example, if you eat anything from the yam family this fungus converts some of the phytochemicals it into the hormone progesterone which is then taken up into the blood via the lymphatic system. It's also used very effectively in German Biologic Medicine as a low-dose suppository to stimulate the body to break up its own blood clots and vascular congestion.
A broader example is the influence of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes and weight gain in humans. An article that appeared in Nature demonstrated a strong correlation between a low level of Bacteroidetes and obesity. Conversely, thinner people had higher levels of Firmicutes. Further research showed that these bacteria directly alter carbohydrate metabolism in the digestive system.
Ultimately the bacteria in the soil determine what types plants can establish. However, after a plant establishes itself, it creates its own local pathogen controls by promoting rhizobacteria. When we eat plants and their roots the immunity from the rhizobacteria are passed on to our own digestive systems. From the soil, to the plant, to our own digestive system and back again. They are not separate. They are one system. The foods we eat have a direct impact on the preponderance of the various bacteria and fungi present in our gut. This, in turn, determines the signals and immune system responses. As a very simple example, too much sugar results in an overgrowth of some fungi like candida albicans. (more information on this in the future)
The emerging field of gut microbiology has incredible potential for treating disease. However, after all the research is done, I believe the ultimate conclusion will be that eating food grown in healthy soil with extensive biodiversity will manifest as a healthy, evolving human community. With our current technology we have only been able to culture between 0.1 and 1% of the soil fungi and bacteria. The rest is completely unknown to us.
It is important to consider the impact of microbial deprivation (via the use of bacteriocides, fungicides, irradiation, triple washing and chlorination of our food and water) on the human health and evolution. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests the immune system problems we are seeing in the younger generations are a result of insufficient bacterial and viral exposure. Furthermore, because plants determine the presence of specific bacteria, it's important to consider the impact that monocultures have on soil biodiversity and how this affects human health.by

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The following chart ranks the affordability of 74 basic checking accounts available to New Yorkers. It provides a snapshot of the amount of cash required to open and use each bank account for one year.
Using a model customer profile developed for a low-balance consumer, banks are ranked by the size of their required opening deposit and the amount each bank is estimated to charge in fees per year.
The model customer profile assumes:
- A fluctuating bank balance of $250 for two months, $500 for eight months, and $750 for two months;
- 14 transactions per month;
- One out-of-network ATM withdrawal per month;
- Use of online banking;
- No use of direct deposit;
- And one overdraft fee per year assessed for a transaction of $20.
Real costs will vary based on individual customers' banking patterns.
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As an expansion on my previous article: Demonic Possession would like to repeat the explanation of why our world is so messed up...why secret societies are so powerful...and why satanic-like activity is being elevated to the heavens.
In addition, how it is that the Illuminati have been able to maintain a single-minded and a single united course throughout history without dividing themselves into competing factions (like all other human institutions do).
Demonic possession.
Any human institution CANNOT embark on any endeavor throughout ages of time without ultimately disintegrating into competing factions.
Even the mighty Roman Empire got divided.
A supernatural institution, however, continues on the tradition through the ages by way of their demon-possessed human tools.
The plan is supernatural...this is why it is eternal...and it never disintegrates into impotence because it is of the spiritual, not the material.
Can you imagine a single family like the Rothschilds running Europe and the world for over 300 years without jealousies, fragmentation, power struggles, defections, betrayals, theft, bankruptcy...or even a general falling apart of the great plan?
Of course not.
No human institution can.
All empires and religions sooner or later got divided to the four winds
...but not the Illuminati.
Why is that?
The answer is, of course, that the 'plan' is being carried out through generations by the same demons who created it...through one generation after another of possessed followers.
Let's quit fooling around.
Secret societies and demonic possession run the world.
There is a reason that the Nigerian Obgone can't help EAT the liver of their enemies...
...there is a reason Al Queda can't help cut off the heads on their enemies and or EAT their hearts or torture Christians to death.
...there is a reason the Communists desecrated Churches, raped nuns and sodomized priests before torturing them to death...and proceeded to slaughter Christians...while Mao's Communist revolutionaries ATE the people they just killed.
The poor possessed wretches couldn't help themselves.
Whatever happened to the victory of scientifically planned socialism over the base passions of man?
Are these the 'seething energies of Lucifer' the Grand masonic Master Albert Pike spoke of?
What about the violent, uncontrollable urges President Bill Clinton couldn't help unleash on every woman under his control as he bit on their lower lips to enslave them before raping them?
Ever hear the blood-curdling laugh that comes out of Hillary Clinton every time the subject of DEATH surfaces?
Hillary Laughs at Qaddafi's Death
Hillary Laughs at Upcoming Iranian War Deaths
Did you catch the sheer ecstasy and joy the prospect of DEATH seemed to produce in the minds of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and ex-Secretary of State James Baker?
Are these the reactions of normal human beings?
The behavior of our leadership is quite telling...if you watch it closely.
But again, here is the basis of it all:
All magic involves the direct or indirect summoning of entities which are then asked to do your bidding.
All secret societal initiation involves possession by an entity.
This is the basis of 'magic.'
All who practice magic or have gone through an initiation are subject to possession by an outside entity...spirit...force...or demon.
The word 'demon' is simply a derivation of the ancient Greek word 'daimon' which is a reference to a disembodied soul or spirit.
So possession, on one hand, might be too strong a term.
The words 'manipulated, affected, influenced' might be more accurate than total 'possession.'
But it doesn't make the condition any less serious.
This is because the condition of affectation, influence and manipulation is so absolute that the personality of the 'demon' fits in with the personality (and thoughts) of the individual to which it is attached.
It is serious because, with time, the sensations of the demon become the sensations of the possessed.
The concepts of the demon become the concepts of the possessed.
Until finally the acts of the demon become the acts of the possessed - all the while with the possessed believing thoughts and actions are his or her own.
Chris Everard, in his documentary, Spiritworld, proclaims (rightly) that the major part of humanity is 'possessed' or influenced by an attached entity.
See the whole picture now?
Humanity is plagued by the leadership of human beings possessed by the entities picked up through magical and secret ritual through membership in secret societies.
It is under the guidance of these tortured and non-sovereign people that humanity presently drifts towards its destiny...which it has been doing for the last 5,000 years.
As far as these entities or demons are concerned, the purpose of magic is to bring the practitioners of the magic under their influence and, through demonic power, have these inhabited tools gain positions of influence within society.
As far as these entities or demons are concerned, the purpose of occult secret society initiation is to pair up the initiate with a demon.
Every time you are laid to rest inside a coffin during a Masonic (or fraternity) initiation, it is to pair you up with your spirit or demon.
Every time you are initiated in the mystery religion of Mormonism, you are being paired up with a 'familiar' or additional 'familiars.'
Have you seen the aspect of the Mormon oligarchy lately?
The lower level Mormons are the healthiest, happiest, most beautiful people you can imagine...while the upper oligarchy can only be described as sinister.
This is because Mormonism is a mystery religion to whose ever increasing levels of 'initiation' the 'elders' must be subject to...all of this is magic.
Three of these 'members of the senior leadership' came over to visit about a family member who was living with me at the time, who had chosen to join the Mormon Church.
These three middle-aged men, all in black, gave me the impression that I was being visited by a trio of warlocks. They literally gave me goose pimples...another expression this is 'they made my skin crawl.'
The were very soft spoken, very cold and very serious...some would call it dead serious.
And...yes...my family member DID get 'the Masonic headache' following his initiation into Mormonism - the piercing, incapacitating headache people get shortly after being initiated into Freemasonry or Mormonism.
The headache was so bad he was reduced to sobbing incapacitation for several days.
And yes...his personality did change in time as he became at first distant, then irritable...and finally filled with hate and disdain. He finally did end up leaving Mormonism...but took his new 'personality' with him.
A similar event happens to the initiate of Freemasonry after the first degree ceremony.
The saying "what's gotten into him" is not accident and is derived from whatever new vices or obsessions accompany demonic possession.
The great bloody leaders of history were all under the spell of the occult or careful followers of occult priests.
Genghis Kahn was totally dependent on the 'advice' of his 'shamans' and his cold-blooded excesses were those of a demonically possessed leader.
Vlad the Impaler was a satanist.
Shaka Zulu, the murderous conqueror and creator of the Zulu empire did NOTHING without the guidance of his 'patesi' or witch doctor.
The excesses of the Communists Robespierre, Carrier, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot were all the bloody maniacal acts of demon-possessed men - all of them were involved in the occult.
Hitler was heavily involved in the occult...anyone watching him speak can have no doubt he was possessed.
The new so-called 'Muslim Fundamentalists' CAN'T STOP THEMSELVES from committing atrocity after atrocity on their prisoners...and especially on Christians (just like the French Revolutionists and the Communists could not).
CANNIBALISM (and its close relative - blood drinking) seems to be a predominant theme with these possessed people, which is a reason why it was so common with the proto-Communists of the French Revolutionist, the Communists, Satanists, African leaders who are members of African secret societies, etc, and now demonically possessed Muslim Fundamentalists.
HOMOSEXUALITY is also a marker of demonic possession. This is why homosexuality and sodomy are a plague amongst Satanists, Communists, Occultists,and lately, the phony Al Qaeda operatives.
Possession is widespread in the world of POP MUSIC because witchcraft is so widespread within the same.
Most female singers who become famous have to be practicing witches and bisexuals.
Over and over again we hear rock stars admit they have made pacts with the Devil and are 'possessed.'
The theme of Satanism, Devil Worship and Luciferianism are universal in the Rock music scene.
THE UNIVERSALITY OF POSSESSION is unsettling.
Chris Everard, in his documentary, Spiritworld, admits he believes the majority of people are 'possessed' in some way shape or form.
Again, possessed meaning 'in the presence and under the influence and manipulation of outside entities' and not under total control of the self.
Many other people are plagued by these entities and made incapable of holding a job, supporting themselves, maintaining relationships...and are sometimes driven insane.
Mother Teresa admitted that she believed she had become demoniacally possessed and submitted herself to various exorcisms.
I don't believe this woman sought out the demons, but was continually exposed to them by treating the poor, who had become poor by way of having become imbalanced...through demonic possession.
Count the people you know on the fingers of your two hands....then think how many of those people are decent, balanced, viable, normal, stable, trustworthy, moral human beings and put down the fingers representing them.
Chances are you will only be left holding up between one and three fingers.
Are the rest of these people possessed in some way, shape or form?
The point is this:
...it isn't hard to pick up an entity.
...this world is plagued with them.
...just as it is ubiquitous with institutions trying to bring you in touch with them.
The QUALITIES of POSSESSION should neither be exaggerated nor brushed aside.
Pretty soon you start having IDEAS which are not your own.
You start having FEELINGS which are not your own.
You start getting VICES which you would have never have considered before.
NOTIONS which you had never before considered begin to enter your mind.
The pervert, the homosexual, the sociopath, the psychopath, the torturer, the sadist, the gossip monger, the uncontrolled, the uninhibited, the chronically slothful...could all be the result of demonic possession.
It is this reason why SELF-CLEANSING might be so important.
As it stands, human culture has been shaped to OPEN YOURSELF to the influence of these entities.
Yoga teaches one to 'clear' the mind and 'open yourself' to the universe.
Christian religion frequently encourages the individual to 'get in touch' with God, 'open yourself up' to Jesus and 'let God take control' and pray to 'become the tool of God.'
How do you know it is God who will make the appearance?
The truth is it is DANGEROUS to set open yourself up to ANYTHING spiritual or disembodied entity...just because you believe or wish to become 'possessed' by the 'Universe' or by 'God' doesn't mean that is going to happen.
The brutal truth is...you open yourself up and 'something' enters.
This is why the OPPOSITE of what Yoga or much of religion admonishes should be practiced.
Instead of constantly seeking to get in touch with disembodied entities, humans should seek to CLEANSE themselves of all external influence...and get in touch with their own will, their own essence and their own mind, their own spirit.
Frequently, the people to whom I suggest any sort of cleansing ritual become disturbed, angry or afraid.
Really people?
Cleansing yourself of external disembodied entities is more frightening than letting all those entities in?
It is, of course, the demon doing the talking.
The 'Circle of Protection' is a practice in magic in which a circle is depicted on the floor in some way which any summoned spirit cannot penetrate.
Traditionally it is the magician which centers himself in the circle, though sometime spirits or demons are contained within the circle while the magician stands outside of it.
The main point is this: the 'Circle of Protection' is established by the power of the magicians mind and will.
The depiction of the Circle itself is there simply to mark the parameters in order to concentrate the mental energies of the magician in that area.
Get it?
The magicians MIND is what is creating the force field that keeps the Demon away.
In other words, you have the power to protect yourself from these demons through the power of your own mind - provided you focus your will and your intention.
A major mistake when it comes to the Circle of Protection is that the 'magician' neglects to protect the very surface of the floor on which he stands versus the area around it...Demons can come up through the floor...and frequently do.
Ergo the first exercise: clean everything out of yourself, from the core of your body to the area immediately around you - imagine either a vaccuuming, or a wind or force ejecting everything alien or unbelonging OUT.
Some people imagine an 'emission' like the depicted emission of a radio antenna emanating signals from the core of their bodies which emanate towards the outside and push everything out.
But most important of all is your WILL that you are breaking with all the external and cleansing yourself of it.
Another technique is to BRUSH YOURSELF OFF, which consists of simply brushing your self off mentally and physically with your hands, just like you do when you brush off dirt - down the arms, torso and legs...always out and away.
The important thing in all these techniques is that the 'force' come within you going outward (never out going in).
When you push something out...keep pushing...push the entity or things or whatever out of your room...out of your house...out of your yard...or they might remain to victimize those around you (including your pets).
When you even begin to consider cleansing, the 'Demons' inside of you, they will probably start coming up with an endless number of reasons why you should not do it.
-'you will cut off your 'muse' and all your inspiration will end
-'you will cut yourself off from God'
-'you will leave a giant void into which even more demons will enter'
-'all your 'psychic' powers and intuitions will disappear
Humanity's problem is that it has always been begging off to 'higher' entities instead of getting in touch with its own power...its own will...and its own mind.
God does not want to take possession of your body - possession is a thing of the devil.
God wants only that you, from your own free will, follow his law.
This is why God gave us free will.
A free will we have begged off to divination and magic.
The truth is that a lot of the God-given power you will ever need is within your own mind NOW.
The greatest and most powerful delusion of man is that he is weak and defenseless without magic, divination, prayer, ritual, charms...and, in Christians circles, that it is sinful to believe you to have any power at all over your own circumstance and that you are fallen, sinful and weak.
A 'struggle' is likely to occur as you make your will felt.
It might be hard to get rid of the entities. They might be resistant or might even return, but ultimately your will is what is going to win out.
The decision to have out with them should be permanent.
Some people feel lighter and more nimble following a cleansing (heaviness, both real and perceived is a characteristic of demonic possession)
Others feel heavier (weightlessness or floating is a symbol of giving in to possession).
Regardless you will feel stronger and more clear headed.
You might notice that you eventually stop having some of the tastes and vices which have been enslaving you all this time.
Some of the (false) interests that affected you might fade away...while some of the (real) interests that you have now grow and increase.
Notions that used to enter your mind will not occur anymore.
Extreme afflicting emotions, whether it be great rage or great sadness, uncontrollable anger or deep depression will diminish or even disappear.
Whatever talents you have will not only remain unscathed, but will become sharper, stronger, more focused and more productive.
The key is to make your will permanent and not open yourself up to entities ever again, whether sough or unsought.
Humanity has been plagued by the direction of secret societies since its beginning.
Secret Society ritual and magic are the doorway to demonic possession.
The plan of the Illuminati continues through the ages because it is carried out by demons who continuously possess their willing victims throughout the centuries.
The secret societies controls their members through demonic possession accomplished in their rituals.
Many of the 'great' ideas of the Illuminati come not from human beings but from the demons which have taken possession them.
The construct of the New World Order as well as the methods by which it is coming about is demoniacally inspired.
The entire construct of the New World Order and the methods by which it is being accomplished has occurred under the inspiration of demons...
...as carried out through unsuspecting human tools which have been possessed through magical and secret ritual.
This is why the plan for a 'New World Order of the Ages' has been so constant and unchanging.


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Here I come Malaysia!
Yes! After an absence of 1.5 years from my homeland, I will again set my foot in the country where I have spent my 23 years of youth!
Well I have actually prepared the trip since 3 months ago, all the hotels and transports were properly booked. They are just there waiting to be executed by me. :)
I didn't contact many friends about my return, just a few closed buddies and ex-coursemates. I gotta need to spend a lot of time with my parents, since I am going to bring them to visit KL and Singapore. Besides, I am inviting my sister on a trip to Bali island! It's a my long due birthday present for her, but I hope she likes it that way. ;)
The excitement however doesn't kick in as much as I wanted to savor, but I know I am going to be in cloud 9 once I step in the airplane with all the malaysian fellows heading home too!
Right, before that I still need to deliver my project, too busy to think about my trip, or even to pack my luggage (how come I still have time to write blog...)! OK, don't forget to set the out-of-office notice, and to my fellow IBM-ers, happy working and I shall join you guys again in 3 weeks!


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Dear Redbrick Crew,
We're already up to week 8 which means we're two thirds of the way through semester 1. To energise you for the final third, Redbrick has got some hopping things going on:
Bash Scripting with Helpdesk:
- When: Wednesday 9th, 3-4pm.
- Where: LG25
- More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1805312056375861/
Time to learn some bash with Redbrick's very own Bonnie and Clyde-esque helpdesk. Get some scripts going to make those repetitive tasks that much easier, maybe get some programs up and running at start-up or just make backing up that much nicer!
AIB Data Hack:
- When: Saturday 12th
- Where: AIB Bankcentre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
- More information here: https://www.aibdatahack.com/
This weekend AIB is holding two 12 hour events simultaneously, a Datathon and a Hackathon. There's loads of prizes for the best teams and good buzz all-round.
Buying a Laptop:
- When: Tuesday 15th, 5-6pm
- Where: LG25
- More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/574819529368242/
Lorcan (zergless) is doing a talk on what to look into when buying a laptop, this will be especially helpful for people looking to get the most of their money while still getting the laptop they need.
- When: 4th & 5th February 2017
- Where: Brussels, Belgium
- Registration: http://events.redbrick.dcu.ie/fosdem/
Should you wish to join Redbrick on our trip to Brussels for FOSDEM (Free and Open Source Software Developers' European Meeting), a two day event filled with loads of talks, hacking sessions, open discussions and much much more, please sign up ASAP as there are very few spaces remaining.
If you bought tickets to go to PyCon this past weekend, could you please email our treasurer Ross (sully - email: email@example.com) about potential rebate. Also as a reminder, Github offer a free student pack that is packed to the brim with cool stuff that you might need at some point (why turn down free domains and hosting amirite). The link to all the free stuff is: https://education.github.com/pack That's it from me this week - I hope you have a great week and I'll hopefully see all of you around?
Here's our social media in case you had forgotten: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/redbrickCalendar
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Joseph Murphy was Grampaw Pettibone's New Member of the Month last month, but we got mixed up with the photos and it didn't come out the way it was supposed to. So, we are doing it again: This month's new member is Joseph Murphy. Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1969, serving two tours in WestPac aboard the guided missile destroyer escort USS Schofield (DEG-3) as a Fire Control Technician. After discharge from active duty, Joe attended Cal State University – Long Beach, getting degrees in Psychology and Mathematics. He has worked with Bank of America and Amdahl Corporation as a computer software engineer; and EMC Corporation, making printed circuit boards for computers. Joe retired earlier this year.
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River volunteers needed Sunday
The Coastal Watershed Council is seeking river restoration volunteers to plant beneficial native species along the lower San Lorenzo River at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. No experience is necessary; equipment, gloves and refreshments provided.
Meet on the Santa Cruz Riverwalk next to Mimi de Marta Dog Park, located at 119 Broadway.
Information: coastal-watershed.org/events, email@example.com, 831-464-9200.
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Governor Brian Sandoval signed the attached letter to President Donald J. Trump on February 9, 2017 requesting that he declare a major disaster for the State of Nevada as a result of severe and widespread flooding that occurred between January 5 and January 14, 2017. The affected regions include the counties of Washoe, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey, Carson City, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California which includes the communities of Carson, Dresslerville, Stewart, and Woodfords. The total official damage assessment is $14.82 million. The State of Nevada is seeking federal assistance through the public assistance program and the hazard mitigation program, which is standard protocol. An electronic copy of the letter is attached.
In addition to seeking federal assistance, today Monday, February 13th, the Nevada Department of Transportation Board of Directors will receive a briefing on the emergency contracts issued to assist in mitigating and repairing damage from the January flood event. These contracts include repairs to Pyramid Highway, Sutcliffe/Nixon Road, McCarran Boulevard, Kingsbury Grade, and Interstate 80. A full list of these projects is attached. You can watch the meeting live.
"In times of crisis and emergency response, the State will always work to help our residents, without hesitation. I am proud of our collaborative efforts during the early January flooding, but unfortunately some parts of our state still experienced significant damage. This letter is an important step to ensure that the State, local governments, and Tribes have the resources to fully recover from this natural flood event," said Governor Brian Sandoval. "Currently, once again many of our friends and neighbors are experiencing the devastation of another flood in northern Nevada. The State is in direct communication with our local partners and will make available all resources to those affected by extreme weather conditions."
"The response to this flood required extraordinary efforts by local, state, tribal, and federal officials throughout northern Nevada," said Caleb Cage, Chief of the Nevada Division of Emergency Management. "Governor Sandoval's request for federal support is an important step toward our unified goal of making all of the affected communities whole again."
The letter to the President and NDOT emergency contracts are exclusively in response to the flood event which took place between January 5 and January 14, 2017.


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Brave Trials Wiki & Guide with tons of info and Help. Brave Trials is and MMORPG developed by IGG.COM. It's free to play with in app purchase and available on Android and iOS. You will need an internet connection to play.
The amount of things to do can seem a bit overwhelming at first. But once you get the hang of things you probably be glad there's so much to do.
Brave Trials Wiki & Guide
- Classes
- Daily Events:
- Faen Guide
- Features:
- Items
- Equipment
- Star Levels & Benefits
- Tips, Tricks, Hints, & Cheats
- Walkthrough
- BlueStacks & AndY
Gameplay is pretty straight forward. Follow the story missions to advance and unlock better equipment while leveling. There is an absolute ton of things to do. One of the most time consuming will be collecting all the Faen which there are over 120 of.
As you progress forward you will unlock new towns to visit. Towns are a little different as you will not be able to move freely but move according to what you need like a shop or quests. While fighting in different areas you will however be able to move freely as you dice and slice. All quest areas have a rating of 1 to 3 stars which offer better rewards the better you do in battle. You can always revisit an area to get a better score and farm for items.
There are 3 different Classes to choice from Fighter, Mage, and Rogue. Each class has a male and female version that are identical except for looks. As you level up you'll be able to unlock stronger skills to use in battle.
One of the most exiting features of Brave Trials is the large amount of Faen you can collect to aid in battle. An even bigger bonus is that you can equip more than 1 at a time to have fight by your side. And then an even bigger bonus is that you can equip them with weapons and armor to make them even stronger.
All equipment in the game can be leveled up to increase efficiency. Later you can break down your items and get back what you have invested in it as far as currency.
You can't have an MMORPG without an Arena. Challenge your friend and complete strangers from around the world to test you strength and skill.
Brave Trials Download on Google Play
Brave Trials Wiki & Guide – Classes – Faen List – Rebirth Faen – Best Faen – Grade 6 Faen (G6) – Daily Events – Ancient Realm – City Defense – Vault Boss – Excavate – Socket – Star Levels & Benefits – Tips, Tricks, Hints, & Cheats – Walkthrough – BlueStacks & AndY


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I'm working a lot these days. When I'm not working at the quilt shop, or tutoring for a tutoring service (or traveling back and forth, an hour and a half each way by bus, sometimes for just an hour and a half of tutoring), or tutoring private students, or doing all the things that need doing outside our house (because my husband is recovering from a hip replacement), or doing some kind of commission work (my latest, connecting two crocheted bedspreads to form one), I'm dreaming up things like a store that sells only things made locally or a fashion show of local designers.
Maybe it's age setting in. I know enough about the history of these arts I love to know that for them to survive in their highest forms, it must be possible for someone to earn a living doing them. If you doubt that, just look at how many offerings in craft supply shops fall into the shortcut, do-it-fast category.
So, to give those developing their skills a chance at this, I need to follow up on the store and the fashion show idea. For the shop, I need to determine the best structure for the shop. I have some examples to explore, some knowlegeable (sp?) people to contact, a possible partnership idea, and I could always become an agent and offer my services.
I need to investigate the costs and advantages of different locations.
I also have various funding possibilities to explore.
I was going to talk about what I need to do for the fashion show, too, but I think I'll save that for another post.


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Furthermore, another great aspect is that DVDs are only 6-7rmb per disc. If you wish to buy Season 1-2 of a television series and its packet contains 3 discs, then you'll only need to pay 21rmb. Incredible!
If you're interested, try heading to 44 Huanghe Road or 361 Tongfeng Road.
Try searching for them on Google Maps.


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Good news! I've found the dress - its from Zara...and its on SALE for 39.99.
Bad news...The closest Zara store is in DC and they do not have an online shopping tool.
If only my sweet, kind, amazingly beautiful, and local to DC twin sister (PAY CLOSE ATTENTION, SALLY) would stop by and pick one up for me, I would kindly pay her back when I see her next weekend for the Greenbrier Classic.
Fingers crossed she pulls through...Pretty please, Sal-pal?????!!!
Now, how to talk A into getting me that dog...
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MLK JR Dr. Bronze Benches with Seated Figures
Entry Deadline: 3/19/18
Application Closed
Number of Applications Allowed: 2
Images - Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
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The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) was established in 1974 to encourage and support Atlanta's cultural resources. The initial mission was to solidify the role that arts and other cultural resources play in defining and enhancing the social fabric and quality of life of Atlanta citizens and visitors.
Today the OCA understands that the arts play an essential role in defining the cultural vitality of the city and is working to enhance Atlanta's reputation as a cultural destination. The OCA aims to provide programs that contribute substantially to the city's economy and quality of life.
The Office of Cultural Affairs' programming is executed in four key areas: Public Art, Arts and Education Services, Contracts for Arts Services and Performing Arts. The OCA also manages the Chastain Arts Center/City Gallery at Chastain and Gallery 72.
The City of Atlanta's Public Art Program (PAP) focuses on the conservation and maintenance of Atlanta's Public Art Collection and produces ELEVATE, an annual free Public Art festival featuring local, national and international artists throughout the city. ELEVATE had been named one of the Top 50 Public Art Projects in the country by Americans for the Arts and has also been nominated for the Livable Cities Award. The PAP also manages the City of Atlanta Public Art Audio Tours which focus on educating the residents and guests about Atlanta' Public Art Collection located in the central downtown Atlanta area.
The four bronze statues seated on bronze benches will be installed along MLK, Jr. Drive in Mozley Park between Chappell Rd NW and Federal Drive SW. All statues should be life sized. The site around the installation will be landscaped assuring that the sculpture and accompanying description is accessible and complimentary to the statue and the park.
Payment Schedule:
First payment draw: $90,000
Artwork will be selected based on the following criteria:
•Artist merit and technical expertise
Statement of Interest. In one page using no smaller than 10 pt font, address the conceptual approach of the project; aspects of the site that are of interest; and, how the project will contribute to your existing body of work.
Résumé that outlines professional accomplishments (maximum 2 pages per person). Include three professional references (name, affiliated organization, email address and phone number).
List of works submitted for review that includes title, location, date completed/performed, media, brief description of the project/conceptual information, and budget (if applicable).
Past Work Samples. Submit work samples in one or more of the formats listed below. If a team consists of performance artists and visual artists, the submission would include images of past work.
Questions:•Questions and requests for clarification regarding this RFQ must be directed in writing to the contact person listed below. The deadline for submitting such questions/clarifications is shown below. All responses that are material in nature will be shared with all registered firms/artist teams.
For Questions, Please Contact:•Emily Fisher,
Cultural Affairs Outreach Specialist
How to Apply:•Photos, drawings and the RFQ can be viewed at
Proposals due:•Electronic qualifications must be received no later than 12AM March 19, 2018. Proposals received after 12AM March 19, 2018 shall not be considered. Proposals received after the scheduled deadline for filing will not be opened.
Schedule Dates:
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At PacLease we believe that great customer service and customer satisfaction will keep our customers returning time and time again. Over the past 30 years putting that belief into daily practice, has proven successful.
In addition, being affiliated with GreatWest Kenworth Ltd., we have 5 locations that cover the province to assist you. Calgary (Head Office), Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Grande Prairie.
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Ending her Junior Career on a High
Year 10 student Tegen Hyland has recently completed her junior hockey career on a high.
A player for 8 years at the local hockey club Casey Cannons, Tegen was spotted and selected to play for the Cirello Coaching Academy, providing an opportunity to gain international experience.
Training 5-7 hours per week, Tegan enjoyed teaming up with players from all over the country and playing in different locations in preparation for the Perth based event, .
With only 10% of players getting the opportunity to play with international squads, Tegan and her team were one of the lucky ones to compete against Malaysia and the Japan National under 16s team.
"That game was so much quicker. You had to make sure you had a good 9 hours sleep the night before to be ready".
Although Tegen's Junior days are over, and the season has come to an end, she has already started pre-season training with the Casey Cannons Women's team.
Tegan is also involved in teaching hockey to young children at Lakeside Primary school.
The club and Tegen welcome new players.
If you would like to try the sport out, check out the club's website for further information or have a chat to Tegen at school.


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On the Tongle Sap River in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia
An old photo of many moons ago while traveling in Cambodia. My boat-girl showing me the floating village on the Tongle Sap River. I am missing traveling in Cambodia, a wonderful country.
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May 3, 2017
ACS Editors Elected to National Academy of Sciences
By Jesse Stanchak
Eleven of the new members and foreign associates elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for 2017 have strong ties to ACS Publications journals. The NAS announced the election of a total of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates, bringing the academy's total to 2,290 active members and 475 nonvoting foreign associates. The new members […]


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text: From the introduction of the School of the Spirit, we will explore the "Hidden Things" that are revealed. We will establish a foundation of Old Testament analysis. We'll take an in depth look at the 7 Feasts of the Lord. You'll have access to a wealth of teachings that will unfold deeper revelation and mysteries about the Messiah, Jesus (Yeshua).


text: When you think "scarf", you most likely don't think "utility"–the prevalence of Keffiyehs around Williamsburg in the 90+ degree heat probably took care of that–but that's only because your typical scarf isn't pulling its weight. But it could be, according to the folks at Symmetry. They've developed a scarf "system" that allows personalization through interchangeable hardware. First it's a scarf, then it's a handy, all-purpose tote. If this sounds gimmicky, then you haven't looked closely enough– the scarves are made from high-quality Japanese fabrics (chambray among them) and hardware developed exclusively for the project, produced in LA. Sound pretty heavy? We think so, too. Get it here.


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I grew up in an environment where if a boy in fourth or fifth grade pushed, hit, or shoved a girl, that girl was told "oh, he likes you", and he was not punished, or even reprimanded. Of course, being me, my reaction to being pushed, hit and/or shoved was to usually do the same back. Now, just guess as to who it was who got reprimanded. Yes, it was me, since a girl was always expected to be nice, no matter what. That's what we were told, no matter what someone did to you, be nice.
All this conditioning has a price. That price follows us all our lives, and causes women to "put up" with verbal and sexual harassment without saying anything. It also causes us to not speak up about other kinds of mistreatment – after all, who want to be known as a "bitch". Yes, this is another instance where we've allowed others to monitor our voices and behavior.
When I was young, it wasn't unusual for me to be "felt up" while I was riding the bus, in an elevator, or in other situations. Did I say anything? Usually not, however, the spikes of my pumps got quite the workout. I hope that I did plenty of damage to the offending man's toes and/or insteps. The fact of this harassing behavior, is of course, designed to make woman and girls to feel "less than". The list of behavior goes on and on: "ratings" based on our looks; verbal abuse telling us to "smile", trying to force women and girls to interact with strange men – and threatening comments when these men are ignored; women and girls being reduced to just their body parts – the dehumanization of an entire gender.
The examples of rotten comments are too long to list. However, my husband has told me in just the last few days that I chop wood "like a girl"; and I throw the Frisbee to the dog, "like a girl". In my head I thought – if you're so much better at chopping wood, why the heck aren't you doing it?
These comments are considered "normal", and often if a woman says anything she is considered to be a "bitch", or a liar, or both. When we stand up for our rights as human beings, we are told to shut up and be nice. Being nice has gotten us things. The biggest "thing" that being nice has gotten us is less wages than men. Yay! What a testament to being nice. Look at the offensive comments that were made by men, about Hilary Clinton when she ran for president. The sad thing is that some of those same negative comments were also said by women.
Fifty-three percent of white women voted a known sexual predator into national office. Really? What the heck is wrong with you? I will never understand people who vote against themselves. And, this political party has proved itself to be the party of sexual predators. Get your head on straight, women. Together we will be an unstoppable force. Stand together as one, and see the entire world change for the better.


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Coburg Historical Society
Coburg Historical Society is a non-profit community-based organisation dedicated to researching and preserving the history and historic buildings of Coburg, Victoria, Australia. The Society meets February to November on the third Wednesday in the Coburg Library Meeting Room at 8.00pm.
Our Collection
This bluestone building (on the register of Victorian Historic Buildings) houses a range of local history material, including extensive records of early land transactions in Coburg and Pentridge, photographs of the district and of Pentridge Prison. Artefacts relating to early Coburg are displayed and include two sets of Coburg Mayoral Robes and Town Clerk's Robes. Front room dedicated to "Australia Remembers" displays of both world war memorabilia. Front garden of cottage has been reconstructed into a "Cottage Garden". Other displays include memorabilia from World War I and II and a cottage kitchen restored to its original state. The building includes a large annex, the Gordon Perlstein Annex. This contains a large collection of Pentridge Gaol memorabilia (all doors, padlocks, handcuffs, photographs, record books of prisoners, and signage given to us by the people who conducted tours prior to the gaol closing.
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After proposals submitted by the tech giants were considered insufficient, in order to amend their user terms to bring them in line with EU law, European Union authorities have increased pressure on Facebook, Twitter and Google.
According to letters sent to the companies and reportedly seen by the media, asking the IT companies to improve their proposed changes to user terms by the end of September, the European Commission and consumer protection authorities in the bloc wrote to the three companies in June.
If the companies fail to comply, the authorities have the power to issue fines.
There were no comments on the development from Twitter and Google.
Facebook said that recognised that its terms could be made easier to understand and would work to meet the authorities' concerns and added that the company believes that it is compliant with EU law.
The procedures that were proposed to set up for the removal of illegal content on their websites, by the social media platforms and companies in relation to the terms that limit their liability and terms that would allow them unilaterally to remove content posted by the users are the areas that the concerns centre primarily on.
The letters from the EU said that September 20 was the deadline for the implementation of any of the new proposals, which were asked to be submitted until July 30 by the U.S. trio companies.
While one of the U.S. tech companies had asked for more time to submit the proposals, two of the companies in question had submitted amended proposals, reported the media quoting a person familiar with the matter.
In order to assuage the regulators' concerns in March, the companies had first proposed changes to their terms and conditions in March. Issues and terms like where the European consumers to seek redress in California, where the companies are based, instead of the consumer's home country, were the sticking points in the proposals.
From privacy issues to how quickly they remove illegal or threatening content, U.S. technology companies have faced tight scrutiny in Europe for the way they do business.
More detail on the timeframe and deadlines they would apply to dealing with notifications of content deemed illegal under consumer law have bene asked to be provided by the companies to the authorities and the Commission. Additionally, the EU Commission has also asked he companies to dedicate a page or email address to notifications from consumer authorities.
A procedure whereby consumers would be notified before their content is removed or given an opportunity to challenge it, is also being pressed by the bodies in addition to those mentioned above.
The concerns were about the social network Google+, in the case of Alphabet's Google unit,
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So on with my post for today. I'd like to let you all know that we've signed with another stamp designer. We've contracted with Tracey Lynn-Miller of Fred She Said Digital Designs.
We will have our Easter Release party this Friday March 28th - April 5th. Tracey will have some stamps in this release. I hope you'll come back and join us in the release party!
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Just got my September copy of Padi "Sport Diver" magazine in the mail.
Looks like our very own Wetpixel member Mauricio Handler did very well.
Please correct me if I'm wrong but, Muaricio has not one, not two, but sixteen images in the magazine, everything from double page spreads to one eighth size images.
To get that many images in a magazine that is usually dominated by a select few photographers is an awesome feat.
Love the shot of the diver with the school of Squirrelfish on "H.M.S. Rhone" (page 39).
Keep up the good work!
Mauricio Handler does well with Sport Diver
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I saw the magazine, some great shots. Congrats Mauricio!
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Fire has ripped through Adelaide's last remaining drive-in cinema after someone used a car to break into the property and steal an entire ATM.
The main building at the Mainline Drive-In at Gepps Cross went up in flames about 1.15am on Wednesday, with police drawn to the blaze by an alarm.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Lambert says before the fire started someone broke into the cinema by driving their car through the gates and then into the main kiosk from which they stole an ATM.
"It's obvious a vehicle has been used to enter the premises," he told reporters.
The ATM turned up in the tray of a stolen blue Ford ute that authorities found burning in the nearby suburb of Ottoway about an hour later.
Mr Lambert says the cinema blaze, which caused about $400,000 in damage, was deliberately lit and investigators think an accelerant may have been used.
The family that owns the cinema said on Facebook it will be closed for a period of time but they will advise on a reopening date later this week.


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Providential Point camping area (walk-in and bush camping)
It's a 10 km southward-bound walk from Bundeena to this camping area or 17 km north from Otford on the Coast Track. While you can drive to the nearby picnic area, the campsite is for the exclusive use of walkers; a ranger checks the carpark at day's end and locks the access gate. Nestled near the beach, an inviting lagoon and your own private waterfall, Providential Point is coastal bush camping at its best. Bring your own water or treat before drinking.
How to book: bookings essential; Sydney South (Royal National Park) (02) 9542 0648 Camping fees: payable in advance (02) 9542 0683
This campsite is located in Royal National Park
Royal National Park, Australia's oldest national park, has a rich cultural heritage, both European and Indigenous. It combines magnificent untamed sandstone country with Victorian-era gardens and memorable views to make it one of the state's favourite parks – and it's just a stone's throw from Sydney.
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After all does this phone display animations on the main screen or background?
Prices are going to high for this mobile at this time i would prefer to get a Samsung D900 with more feautures 3.15 megapixel camera and Slimmest slider ever made.PLease this is only a 2 megapixel Shine.
Good to look at and use. STILL dont play MP3's that every other mp3 phone i have had can. gotta make them wav, then the mp3 application doesn't pick it up. great
Ok I got this phone today. Anybody who has owned any of the recent LGs will be familiar with most of how it works. Writing messages and using the camera has not changed at all. Despite what some reviews have said there is an equalizer for the MP3 player and also you can turn off the home page keys image. The phone is loud and clear when playing music and ringtones. Not actually made a phone call yet. The screen is amazingly clear and clean looking. Using the scroll wheel takes some getting used to. As I said I've only just got it so I cannot comment on the battery life yet. If you have any questions about it feel free to drop me an email.
mobile phone companies should stop copying the razr keyboard already
gettin OLD
I've had a go on one already - it's got a good feel to it, simple to use with a good weighty, premium feel. It looks stunning. Pretty good spec all round - okay, not a 3.2MP camera, but who really cares when it looks and feels top end? Think how expensive Sirocco was (what, surely not too expensive with poor reception?) - and LG appear to have found their mark again by finding a balance between design and functionality with mass market appeal. Perhaps one or two other manufacturers are missing a trick or 2 at the mo. Nice one LG, at last!
Yes Carphone Warehouse is selling them from tomorrow. Phones 4 u, the kings of harassment, have the poster outside saying it's in store but they wont have it until next week. Muppets. It feels nice in your hand with a reassuring weight to it. It is not touch buttons but proper buttons. Still the same stupid way of specifying who to send a text message to. Screen quality is excellent as is the camera. I'm thinking of getting it tomorrow but the battery life is putting me off as is my past experience with LG phones.
Well, i've just been into the Carphone Warehouse and they've got one! It's very tasty!
It's a dancer of a handset! =0)
its out!!!!!!! phones 4u direct have got it in stock now, apparently no where else will have it till next week!even the network shops!
this phone has a nice feel to it and a stunner to look at.
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It is interesting that you said it "feels" as if we're making progress. Your evaluation of the situation would be what you think. You are focused on your feelings and you are probably comparing the way you feel now to the way that you felt during the breakup. Of course, having someone in your life feels better. . . but that doesn't mean that it is progress. When you are away from him, you are probably being more cognitive and less emotive and you realize that nothing much has really changed.
We'll when we're together he acts as he did when we were a couple
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When couples reunite after a breakup, they almost always encounter the same problems that led to the original breakup. And if you ask them why they are doing it, they will always say "Because we are in love," and they all think they are different than all the other couples who tried to reunite and fail. I am not trying to rain on your parade, but you need to be realistic about the chances of success.
I am and it can work because right now we are not encountering the same problems we broke up with. What we broke up with has nothing to do with what we're doing now. So I'm confident that it can work but I just need him to contact me more and I don't know how to make that happen?
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Tell him to talk to you more often.
It won't change anything, I tried to say that in so many words


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My uncle's car had its NCT this week & passed. My brother took a look at it beforehand to make sure that oil & tyre pressures were ok.
He noticed that the underbody of the car was bent , several shocks were missing and the back wheels look a bit damaged and one side of car is completely bashed in.
Figured it's because my uncle has reversed into a few walls in last few years and also crashed into a supermarket trolley loading bay.
Anyway much to our surprise it passed. Really puzzled as mine failed due to water in front headlight !!
Any idea why some places are so fussy and others not so much?
My car passed the nct but I was told my brake pads would need to be fixed soon. Went to get them fixed and the pads and discs had to be done along with a few other things that weren't picked up in nct.
Guy told me to watch Primetime prog about nct, it's still on the rte player. Haven't watched it yet but might be worth getting your uncle to watch it.
Betty a 36 year old car is clearly a labour of love and not an everyday car. Those cars don't even have safety belts.
If the car is pre 1980 you don't even need the NCT, so who insures those cars don't kill people?
Felinefine, my uncle says that there's nothing wrong with the car as it passed its NCT. He & my cousins have been making fun of my brother for saying that the car wouldn't pass it's NCT and needed work.
My brother was a helicopter mechanic and is well used to repairing cars also. I've advised him not to get involved any further.
Anyway I just hope that he doesn't cause injury to any other road users if the car skids etc due to being off balance etc( not sure of technical terms).
If thats the case then surely the onus is on your uncle to fix it for his own personal safety and not just because the nct told him to.
Yes I get what your saying. I looked at list and the balancing and suspension is checked. Don't understand it at all as the car actually looks kind of bent and pulls to side when driving.
Go figure!
It is all down to the concept of 'fairness'. The test is not to decide if your car is safe to drive or not. It's like the leaving cert.... if you reproduce the answer, whether you understand it or not, you pass. In the NCT there is a set list of precise questions and unless the problem is listed there it is ignored totally. By law they are not allowed to fail you even if they know it is dangerous... they may however tell you as they issue the cert. It's up to you what you do about it.
Good thinking youneek ;)
I failed as one of the chairs would not stay down as the clip mechanism was damaged.so I just took the car seat and swapped it round to the other chair then it passed.i think it depends on who you get.
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Teen sentenced in fatal motorcycle accident
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currently watching last night's show on iplayer.
It's about 8 minutes in and it's unbelievaaaaaably bad.
Mark Lamaar was an insufferable cunt.
Then Amstell and Bailey came along and it was hilarious. Jupitus had to work for his supper rather than kiss the host's arse.
Then Amstell left. Then Bailey left. Now it's as shit as it ever was.
But I'll always treasure the memories.
it's had its moments with some guest presenters
And Jupitus looks lost out there.orsonwellesrabbit this'd this
was that a supportive or objective 'urgh'?
She's obnoxiously irritatingly stupid. It's like banging your head against a thick ginger wall all day and all night.
Catherine Tate is awful
Bernard Cribbins on the other hand is amazing, he somehow made that episode watchable.
I thought he pretty much saved this episode, particularly after that strange story Catherine Tate told near the beginning.
in other news has anyone noticed those cards that are designed by someone called catherine tate?
bit disconcerting that
I've changed my mind it's not disconcerting it's great
I really dislike noel fielding
he thinks he is really out there but he is just a wackster
Lamarr>Amstell>>>>>>>>this series
Amstell made it more mainstream. He was often on fire in dealing with guests and making them look stupid. But I preferred Lamarr's sarcasm.
Bill Bailey was good, Noel Fielding's stupid "surreal" sense of humour is vaguely amusing at times. Phil Jupitus is, and will always be, the least funny comedian of all time...
tate's alright, she seems to have piled on the stupid persona lately though
noel fielding is coming into his own on this I think, much better than bailey managed, dont think it suited him much.
David Tennant, Jo Whiley, Bernard Cribbins, Jamie Cullum, Catherine Tate
Really awful lineup.
I'm not going to bother watching this one.
it was well funny