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The sin of coveting was first committed in the Garden God had planted in Eden where Eve believed the lie of that old serpent, the Devil, when she ate of the tree God had instructed her and Adam not to partake. Satan had convinced Eve that God's Word concerning not eating the fruit of the tree lest she die was not to be believed, nor trusted. Eve desired to taste the fruit, saw that it did not look harmful, and reached for the first bite, what the Apostle John referred to in 1 John 2:16, "the lust of the flesh… the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father." What God commanded, Eve rejected.
To covet something is to want it so much that one will do anything to get it regardless of the consequences, as in the case of Eve. In taking a bite of forbidden fruit and encouraging her husband to do the same brought disastrous life-changing results that harmed both their own personal relationships with God, their relationship with one another, the glorious plan God had prior to their sin for their lives , and the plan of God for the entire planet and those who would inhabit it in the future (Genesis 2-3).
In Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 who came to Him desiring to know what he must do to obtain eternal life, the young man professed to have kept the six Commandments Jesus named. But Jesus knowing his heart was full of covetousness honed in on the last of the Ten Commandments, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's," (Exodus 20:17). When Jesus told him to sell all he had and give to the poor, the depth of his sinfulness was revealed to the man. Like Eve, the rich young man rejected God's command.
The sin of coveting is referred to as idolatry in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church at Colosse where he implored the believers in Christ to put off and put to death those things that should not be found among them, "fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry," (Colossians 3:5). In the Book of Hebrews God's people are told to not be covetous, but "be content with such things as ye have," (Hebrews 13:5). The things of this world rust, corrupt, and decay, and eventually will be burned up at the end of this age, but those things that are laid up in Heaven will retain their value for eternity.


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"Animus" further extends things with two separate yet concurrent plots which never cross. At the Sanctuary is Magnus and Tesla who attempt crack open the secrets of the city. Of course the fun banter between them doesn't stop, but they also make a huge discovery: there appears to be a series of tunnels accessed only through three calderas. Pack your bags!
The other plot is purely a Henry-centric, with Will hanging around the background not really doing anything. Like the episode which expanded Bigfoot's backstory, "Animus" has Henry finding a group of lycans who seem to be drugged and trapped in a facility. He shows the facility owner's niece that being a werewolf is not a immovable curse, but a trait that can be harnessed as the user chooses.
Score: 8.9/10
- I gotta admit, those CGI werewolves looked terrible. I did like the transition between human and werewolf, however.
- No Kate--a definite plus in my book

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WILD Swimming Special
Water: always the same, never the same. It's February 2016, the harsh winter storms have run amuck in the Lake District. It's been eight months since completing a cold-water swim every day for a year to investigate what it actually meant to be in a landscape and exposed to its elements. For my trouble I have a collection of water from different locations, many a vague map, some rocks and a weighty diary. Prior to this I had barely dipped a toe in open water. If I'm honest, it freaked me out. The dark depths created a deep angst about what was loitering within, but over the course of a year I managed to get a grip of myself and become comfortable with dipping in very cold lakes and rivers.


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Hi, my name is Diana, but it's pronounced Deanna because I'm from Spain.
I grew up in Madrid. I'm a Pisces, I have curly hair and you'll never see me without my glasses (if you do, I won't be seeing you).
I studied Art History (Madrid University, UAM) and also Visual Arts with a focus on Illustration (Madrid Art School #10). Now I divide my time between working as a freelance illustrator and teaching in museums.
You can find me in San Francisco where I share a hundred year old house with my red bearded husband and a fluffy kitty. If I'm not there, I'll be in Madrid trying to eat as much of my mom's food as possible.
I work from my studio at home with my lazy cat sleeping at my feet.
My illustrations are mostly handmade. I enjoy playing with different techniques. I love patterns, textures and tiny little details.
I'm inspired by long walks, music, books, museums, nature, kids, smiles and far away places.
I am also an informal educator. Learn more about it on my education page.
I'm represented by Teresa Kietlinski of Bookmark Literary for children's books in the US, Canada and the UK.
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Alice Editións, Usborne Publishing, Red Cross of Spain, ChiquiOcio Magazine, the California Academy of Sciences, the City Hall of Leganés, Pink Cloud Productions.


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X5 Retail Group announces results of AGM
X5 Retail Group N.V. ('X5' or the 'Company'), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), announces the results of the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the 'AGM') held on Friday, 12 May 2017.
All of the resolutions proposed to the AGM were approved by the shareholders and holders of global depository receipts.
The key items resolved at the AGM include the adoption of the financial statements for the financial year 2016, and the re-appointment of Mr. Mikhail Fridman and Mr. Pawel Musial as members of the Supervisory Board.
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X5 Retail Group is the leading food retailer in Russia. X5 shares are listed on London Stock Echange (LSE) in the form of Global Depositary Receipts. The Company operates several retail formats, including the chain of conveniently located proximity stores under the Pyaterochka brand, the supermarket chain under the Perekrestok brand, the hypermarket chain under the Karusel brand and Express convenience stores.


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Powerless : Hero Agenda Series, Book 1. / Tera Lynn Childs.
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Kenna is tired of being "normal."The only thing special about her is that she isn't special at all. Which is frustrating when you're constantly surrounded by superheroes. Her best friend, her ex-boyfriend, practically everyone she knows has some talent or power. Sure, Kenna's smart and independent, but as an ordinary girl in an extraordinary world, it's hard not to feel inferior.So when three villains break into the lab where she interns, Kenna refuses to be a victim. She's not about to let criminals steal the research that will make her extraordinary too.But in the heat of battle, secrets are spilled and one of the villains saves her life. Twice. Suddenly, everything Kenna thought she knew about good and evil, heroes and villains is upended. And to protect her life and those she loves, she must team up with her sworn enemies on a mission that will redefine what it means to be powerful and powerless...
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Since I had to do another tutorial for The Cookie Cutter Company's site, I decided to make some cookies for the teachers at the Day Care. Thanksgiving is around the corner and is never to early to say THANK YOU!.
These cookies turned out really cute and you don't need hours of cookie decorating work to put them together.
- Indian Cookie cutter
- Turkey Cookie cutter
- White, dark and light brown, red,orange and black royal icing ( stiff for pipping and thin for flooding the cookies)
- Pastry bags, couplers and tips #1,#2 and #59
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Archive for February, 2012
19 Feb
With A Name Like "Caulking," It Has To Be Good
A few nights ago, I found myself with a few hours free, so decided to take on some of the "minor" basement projects:
1) Caulking
2) Attach a dryer vent hood
3) Adding a weather strip to the back door
4) Attach a pull chain to one of the lightbulbs
Attaching the fancy chain attachment to the lightbulb took all of two minutes. It was GREAT. Something small and easy to do, but made me feel like a success. Great way to start.
Adding the weather strip to the bottom of the back door required a bit more thought and elbow grease, but I was up to the challenge. The strip was a bit too long – of course – so I had to do a little cutting on my end to make it work. It only became problematic after I attached it and gave the door a pull. When I examined my handiwork, I learned that my basement floor isn't even. Surprise! So with the attached weather strip, my basement door drags a bit across the floor and now needs a little extra pull/push to open all the way. However, the basement is much warmer now and I'm comfortable knowing little friends won't be crawling into the house to stay warm or search for food.
Oh – and speaking of little friends – a friend warned me that little furry animals like to crawl into dryer vents for warmth and sometimes can't get back out. And DIE IN YOUR DRYER VENTS. I immediately fast forwarded to having to stick my hand down the vent to pull out the rotting carcass of a dead rat and added a dryer vent hood to my list of things to buy. Totally easy to attach, it fits right on there and when the dryer emits hot air, these nifty flaps open up to release the air. Genius really.
Then the caulking. Caulk gun, check. Great find from community forklift – I've mentioned them before and I'll do so again. Love those guys! Silicone caulking, check. Brother whose mind is in the gutter, check. We had the most ridiculous conversation on how to caulk a hole. From "just pump it with your hands until something comes out" to "stick your finger in the hole to loosen it up a bit," there wasn't a single thing we could say or do that didn't just sound diiiiiiiiirty. Even the "you just have to push through it the first time, it gets easier" line had me in tears from laughing.
So, dear readers – the lesson for today is that one way to enjoy your home repairs is by finding sexual innuendo everywhere you can.
More on the gut wrenching and ever more complicated task of cabinets and flooring in my next post. Thanks for reading and stay tuned!


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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I took a sabbatical from Facebook ("fb") because I felt like it was becoming a time suck. Too much time spent on social networks, not enough time spent on other things that are important to me. I rejoined the world of fb earlier this week, but haven't really been on there much. Why? Because my sabbatical taught me a few things.
First, you have to live your life, not tweet or fb about it. I joined fb to reconnect with friends and family who are scattered literally throughout the world. It helps me stay in touch with them without feeling like I've missed a beat. Through fb, I've become closer with some of my cousins, who I used to only see every other year at family reunions. I've reconnected with childhood friends, and have even met new family members. It's become a platform for my husband's book and for this blog. it is a great way to connect. What it is not, though, is a way to live life. How can you kick it with your friends and really enjoy the time if you're constantly on your phone tweeting, updating fb statuses and commenting or re-tweeting? And no, I'm not pointing fingers at you (but if the shoe fits, wear it). I've been guilty of the same thing. Which is why I'm writing about it.
Second, who cares what time you went to bed or woke up? I mean, really? Does EVERYTHING need to be tweeted? Do you realize that social networks have become a recruiting tool for companies? So do you really want everyone to know that the Thai food you ate last night didn't agree with you? Or that, in a moment of frustration, you said some rude things about your boss or your job?
Finally, who you are in social networks has quickly become the definition of who you are as a person. And we all know people who are one way online and are nothing like that in real life. I can't tell you how many times I've seen tweets of, "People need to remember that some of your followers know you in real life." That person that brags on how much "swagger" they have (can we retire that term, by the way), really has none. People that have things don't brag about them. I'm just saying. Your FB and Twitter profiles are your brand. So what does your brand say about you? If you were to read your status updates as someone who didn't know you well, what conclusions would you draw about yourself? Sure, we shouldn't care about what others think of us. But there's one flaw in that: we live in a world where first impressions are often lasting. And in this digital age, the first impression can often come online.
I was out of the country last week in Ireland. It made it difficult to update people, and frankly, I didn't want to. I didn't want anyone to know that I was out of the country, they had no reason to know where I was or what I was doing. Those who needed to know, knew. When I got back, I hung out in DC at the Nation's Classic game between Howard and Morehouse. It was like a mini-homecoming for me. Yes, I tweeted, but largely because it helped me connect with folks that I went to college with who were at the game. If you look at Saturday's timeline, it's filled with random questions like: "Where are you?" "Where'd you park?" "What time are we meeting up?" But I lived, I laughed, I had fun. I even managed to take a few pictures.
Social networking is cool and fun. It helps bridge gaps and reconnect people. But don't be fooled. It can't be a substitute for life. So please, live your life, don't just tweet (or fb) about it.


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Projects aim to advance carbon capture, storage efforts and reduce emissions
EDMONTON—The Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation has announced plans to fund 13 new clean technology projects led by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to CCEMC, the projects aim to advance carbon capture and storage efforts, enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions from fossil fuels.
Combined, the projects are valued at more than $34-million, with CCEMC investing more than $6-million across all projects.
"Great ideas can come from anywhere," CCEMC Chair Eric Newell said in a statement. "(SMEs) are incredible sources of creative ideas that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate that clean technology is an increasingly important element of our economy."
According to the Canadian Clean Technology Industry Report, clean technology is now employing more than 52,000 people across Canada and generating more than $10-billion in revenues.
"Investing in technology is critical to reducing emissions and a key theme of Alberta's Climate Change Strategy," Alberta Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Diana McQueen said. "I'm pleased that the clean energy fund has become a viable mechanism for Alberta businesses to pioneer technology that will help us achieve our climate change targets."
Three carbon capture projects are receiving funding:
Six energy efficiency projects are receiving funding:
Four projects to reduce emissions from fossil fuels are also receiving support:
The projects are at all stages of the innovation scale, according to CCEMC, from development to commercialization.
Combined, the organzation claims, the 13 projects reduce emissions by an estimated 676,000-tonnes over 10 years.


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Just wanted to let you all know that the date of our January 2010 meeting
has been moved from Tuesday, an. 5th to the following Tuesday, Jan. 12th (still
7-9 p.m.).
Apparently there are plans to unveil a school-wide redistricting
plan (with a goal of implementing elementary school changes in Sept. 2010) at
the School Committee meeting on Tuesday,
Jan. 5th --- and we feel many of our meeting attendees might want to go to that
meeting instead.
Hope to see you at the January 12th meeting.
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4 FanDuel Premier League Players to Avoid in Matchweek 11
Matchweek 11 sees the top squads returning from Matchday 4 of the European tournaments (Champions and Europa), meaning DFS players, as always, should look at injury reports and confirmed starting XI, when they become available.
DFS players, when picking their lineup, should look to take advantage of the teams -- and players -- who play especially well either home or away, while also looking at Vegas favorites and over/under totals.
As with any sport, it is imperative to have your players, especially the high-priced studs, live up to their price tag. When making an investment into any player, it is important to determine which players will likely contribute in FanDuel's emphasized areas (goals, assists and shots on target). It's just as important not to overspend on players in bad matchups.
FanDuel made their Premier League DFS games available to U.S. players starting last week in Matchweek 10, so this article will be geared toward the main slate U.S.-based FanDuel games. The main slate for Matchweek 11 features five Saturday matches and includes three of the top six clubs. FanDuel is also offering a Sunday slate that includes three matches.
Let's take a look at four players, across the entire pitch, who should be avoided in the upcoming matches.
Cristhian Stuani, Middlesbrough
FanDuel Price: $6,400
Stuani missed Boro's previous match against Bournemouth, but he has been declared fit for Saturday's match against Manchester City. Stuani is the eighth-highest forward for Matchweek 11 and has averaged 18.61 FanDuel points.
Stuani's average is quite deceiving, feasting on clubs in the bottom five. In three matches against bottom five clubs --- West Ham, West Brom and Sunderland --- Stuani has totaled 114.5 FanDuel points (38.16 average) while scoring three goals. Not including his match against Arsenal where he was subbed on in the 90th minute, Stuani has played three matches against squads not in the bottom five. In those three matches Stuani has totaled 15.75 FanDuel points, an average of 5.25 points/match.
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The Boro face the Sky Blues Saturday at Etihad Stadium. Middlesbrough have averaged 48.9% of the possession away from Riverside Stadium while Manchester City have averaged 63.3% of possession in matches at Etihad Stadium. Middlesbrough averages 8.4 shots away from their home fans, third-worst in the Premier League, while City allows a meager 6.2 shots on their home pitch, best in the league.
Against better squads, the Boro have proven they will sit back defensively, limiting their attack. Stuani has shown he is not a solid fantasy option against decent squads, and he now faces one of the best squads in the Premier League. Stuani should be avoided, especially in a slate that has limited players, in favor of forwards who have higher ceilings.
Cheikhou Kouyaté, West Ham
FanDuel Price: $7,900
Kouyaté is the ninth-most expensive midfielder and averages 14.55 FanDuel points. West Ham faces Stoke City Saturday at London Stadium, where Kouyaté has 14.25 FanDuel points. Kouyaté plays a defensive role for the Hammers --- defensive midfielder or defender --- and has not contributed on any goals. Kouyaté's top performance is 24.25 FanDuel points and has scored over 20 points three times while also scoring under 10 points three times. Kouyaté earns his points as a midfielder through defensive statistics --- clearances, interceptions and tackles --- and has not taken a shot on target this season.
The Potters have maintained 48.9% of the possession away from Bet365 Stadium while scoring five goals. The Hammers should control possession against Stoke as they maintain the ball 51.8 % of the match at London Stadium. West Ham has conceded eight goals this season in front of their own fans, tied for sixth-worst in the Premier League.
Kouyaté has shown the ability to take over a game defensively, earning over 20 FanDuel points while not producing in the attack. In such a small slate DFS players should look for midfielders that produce in their squad's attack, giving them a much higher ceiling. Kouyaté is a safe bet to score around his average (14.55), but he should be avoided as a midfielder that plays as a defender.
Simon Francis, Bournemouth
FanDuel Price: $7,300
Francis is the fourth-highest priced defender for Matchweek 11 and averages 16.52 FanDuel points. Francis earns most of his points through clearances and tackles, clearing the ball over five times in six different matches while making three or more tackles in three matches. Francis' top performance was Matchweek 9 against Tottenham, when he earned 24.5 FanDuel points. Francis has scored 20 or more points five times while scoring under 10 points once.
Bournemouth hosts Sunderland Saturday at Dean Court Stadium. The Black Cats have not won a match this season while only earning one point on their opponents pitch. Sunderland have been the worst squad in the Premier League this year and look destined for relegation. The Lads have possessed the ball a league-worst 37.7% of the match away from the Stadium of Light while Bournemouth have maintained 50.8% of the possession in front of their home fans.
Bournemouth will likely control this match, and Sunderland may continue to have difficulty in their attack, scoring only two goals away from their home pitch. Francis has proven his reliability on clearances and tackles to be productive for DFS players. With the unlikelihood that Sunderland will put pressure on Bournemouth's back line, Francis should be avoided in favor of defenders that have the possibility to earn a higher amount of defensive statistics.
Adrián, West Ham
FanDuel Price: $6,100
Adrián is the fourth-highest priced keeper for Matchweek 11 and has averaged 13.1 FanDuel points. Saves and clean sheets are extremely important for keeper scoring on FanDuel, and Adrián has kept three clean sheets this season while averaging 3.4 saves per match. Adrián has been in good form of late, maintaining two clean sheets in his last three matches.
The Potters have maintained 48.9% of the possession away from Bet365 Stadium while scoring five goals. Stock have been held scoreless twice this season, both against squads in the top six (Everton and Tottenham). They are averaging 10 shots per match in their travels while West Ham concedes 11.6 shots per match at London Stadium. The Hammers have conceded eight goals on their home pitch.
Adrián is a great keeper and always capable of a clean sheet. However, Stoke City has proven they will not take many shots but have consistently found the back of the net. Adrián should not see a lot of shots this match, limiting his ability to earn points, and if he is unable to maintain his fourth clean sheet, he will severely hurt DFS players that were expecting a performance worthy of his salary.


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Every year, as the minutes and seconds wind down toward the end of December, we find ourselves with renewed anticipation for the waning days of the year. While Christmas passes sedately in an autism household that does not care much for- or cope with- rowdy and frenzied celebrations, this enthusiasm breathes new life into our holiday merrymaking. This eagerness, however, is not for New Year's Eve, which will not be for another 24 hours. And certainly not for the first of the New Year, which is a day we all seem to both await and dread. For me and my family, the 30th carries far more weight than any other day of the holiday season, and with good reason. On the 30th of December, we celebrate A❤'s birthday.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my husband. 😍
I met A❤ when I was 14 (he was 13) at the Philippine Science High School. We weren't classmates right away, just two freshies thrown together for a debate team. He was six inches shorter than me, and skinny to boot, with hair always slick wet from Vitalis. Not my type, for sure. 😜 Lest you start to feel sorry for him, though, allow me to state that the feeling was completely mutual. We became good friends, true, and somewhere down the line, we would become best friends, but we never saw each other as anything more than that for years.
We grew up together in the warm, nurturing environment of Pisay, where we were both free to become the geeks and nerds of our dreams. Talk was one thing we had in common. He and I would spend hours freely talking about anything and everything we thought of, and friend that he truly was, he allowed me to hog the conversations most of the time. He bore with me patiently, never mind that he once described me in my junior year slam book as loquacious and voluble, a kindness when I think of it, especially when he could have simply have said I talked too much. Even when he and I went to different colleges, we bridged our friendship with snail mail and calls he made on the pay phone at Bellarmine Hall.
On his 19th birthday, he finally noticed I was a girl. Maybe the chocolate cake I brought to his birthday party did the trick. Maybe it was that single "happy birthday" kiss on his cheek. I don't know why or how it happened, but having just come back from an extended stay in the United States, he said he woke up one day feeling like he couldn't breathe without me. Thirty one years later, he says he still feels the same way.
And this is why when the 30th of December rolls around, I am reminded of the greatest gifts the Lord has ever given me- the gifts of undying friendship and unconditional love. This man has seen me at my worst, at my ugliest, and at my fattest, and yet he loves me all the same, cellulite, stretch marks, wrinkles, and all. He has stood by me through our difficult days, leading by example and with such faith and trust in the Lord that I myself did not possess. His is the hand that has pulled me many times from the brink of despair and the edge of sorrow. Today, many years after that day he first told me he loved me, he continues to show me what the meaning of true love is. I only have to look in his eyes to see.
Happy birthday, A❤, my love, my best friend. I love you so.


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As seen in: No Nonsense Magazine Vol 16 Issue 3
I continued working hard toward my goal and as I reached my second show, the KY Muscle, I had gone from 22% body fat to 9% body fat. My body had made changes that I had once thought were impossible. It was hard for me to wrap my head around being able to build muscle and lose fat at the same time. I feel that Beverly products had EVERYTHING to do with making that transformation possible for me. I\'m a BevNut for life now. I completely believe in the power of the product. In addition to the supplements listed above, a few of my FAVORITES are Muscle Synergy (for the amazing pump I get in the gym when I take it before training) and Bev ZMA (because it makes me feel like a million bucks in the mornings!).
I placed third in my class at the KY Muscle, which inspired me to continue competing with the goal of someday competing in a National show. This began my journey to return to the Northern KY and to "prove" myself where a year earlier I had felt so small and defeated.
My 2011 Northern KY performance was my best yet. I really worked on being "alive" on stage. Leading up to the show, I posed every day for about 10-15 minutes. For me, posing is about having a BIG personality on stage to best showcase what you have worked so hard to create. I make a lot of eye contact with the judges. It makes me feel confident that they have acknowledged my presence. I also feel that it\'s very important to move freely and with a feminine swag. I am proud to be a woman with muscular symmetry and poise, so that is what I portray on stage… SMILE SMILE SMILE!
And in case you were wondering how I fared at the Northern KY my second time around…1st in my class, qualifying me to pursue my goal of competing at a National SHOW!! But far greater than the feeling of taking home a trophy, were the many friendships and bonds created with beautiful, strong minded women that I met that day. Thank You Roger and Sandy, for always putting on such a wonderful show!
As for training, I put a lot of focus on shoulders and lower body. I tend to lift heavier on shoulder days (which I have twice a week). My main objective for lower body is to burn fat, so I use cardio, plyometrics and quick circuits with supersets to achieve this.Many days I spend my cardio minutes on the stair mill. I like the stair mill because it has proven to me to be the best "butt blaster." When I\'m not on the mill, I like running stadium steps or stairs in the gym. I also like running hills (whether outside or on the treadmill).When I don\'t have the drive to be on the mill, I like to throw in a session of plyometrics with kettle bells. It pumps me up and the variety makes it fun. In the meantime, I\'m burning crazy calories!!! If I am having a tough time getting through cardio, I will also sip Glutamine Select, which makes me feel brand new. I normally put in 30-45 minutes on cardio per session, 4-5 times per week. I switch up steady state and HIIT depending on what my body is telling me.Lower body day would normally look like this:
Smith Machine Squats – 3 sets of 8-12
Reverse Lunges – 3 trips around the basketball court; use a cambered bar for weight
Bench Rebounds – 3-30 second rounds
Leg Press – 3 sets of 8-12
Deadlift standing on a BOSU – 3 sets of 8-12 with DB for weights
Travelling Side Squats – length of the basketball court, up and back 3 times ***followed by Stair Mill/Climber for 30-40 minutes***Typical Upper body day would look like this for me:
Pushups – 3 sets of 10 each hand spacing (wide, regular, close, regular, wide)
Lat Pulldowns (wide grip) – 3 sets of 8
Lateral Raises – 3 sets of 8-10
Overhead Press – 3 sets of 8-12
¼ Lateral Raises – 3 sets of 10 pulses
Incline DB flyes – 3 sets 10-12
Medicine ball toss – 3 sets of 30 seconds
Medicine ball slam, with roll back – 3 sets of 30 seconds * followed by HIIT or 30-40 minutes steady state cardio
My diet was typically what I have below, however, as I get closer to competition, I normally start to carb rotate, depending on my progress:
Meal 1: 4 egg whites and 1 egg, ½ c oatmeal, 3 oz lean meat
Meal 2: ½ c cottage cheese and a small piece of fruit or 2 scoops UMP
Meal 3: 6 oz lean meat, 6 oz sweet potato, salad with 1tbsp lowfat dressing
Meal 4: 2 scoops of UMP ***I either have a chocolate shake or I mix vanilla with a flavored sugar free pudding mix and make a yummy pudding. I really like banana cream. I also add fat free pudding mix to my chocolate shakes as well.***
Meal 5: 8 oz lean meat (normally I eat tilapia) 2 c veggies (I love asparagus) and 6 oz sweet potato (I normally bake them like fries in the evenings).
I like to have red meat twice a week, as it makes my muscles feel and look fuller. Sweet potatoes are great and easy to pack for my lunch, and I can microwave them at work. Some days, I will take microwaveable brown rice instead of sweet potatoes, but the potato helps me feel full longer.
- Find a trainer who has your best interest in mind!
- Stick to a routine. The more consistent you are, the better your success will be.
- Listen to your body and keep a journal. By journaling how you feel before and after workouts, you will have a better idea of what workout/cardio works for you and what doesn\'t.
- Journal your food intake as well. It will not only keep you honest, but it will help you see the bigger picture of how foods affect your body (ex. sweet potatoes tend to leave me feeling bloated).
- Pose, Pose, Pose … you can never practice enough.
- Have someone take photos while you practice posing; you\'ll be surprised by what you see. It will help you analyze strengths and weaknesses in your physique as well as your posing.
- Diet has to be a lifestyle. You have to learn to LIVE while dieting. I learned to change up "every day dishes" so that I could still live my life, socially and at home.
- Delegate! You have one million things (ok, maybe I\'m exaggerating) to remember before a competition. Hire someone to do your tan, hair and makeup. It takes the stress level down a notch, and you won\'t be trying to apply fake lashes the morning of your competition.
- Own the stage… seriously own the stage when you\'re out there. I believe that stage presence helped to set me apart from my competition. It\'s all about having fun. In my opinion, you don\'t diet hard for weeks upon weeks to get in front of a crowd just to blend in. Have fun with it!
- SUPPLEMENT your diet and exercise (with Beverly, of course!!). This was the single most important change that I made between competitions. Although I am currently in my off season, I still continue to supplement with Beverly products, such as UMP, Lean Out and Ultra 40. I can always feel the difference when I\'m taking them.


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You found a surprise ten dollar bill in the dryer. How do you celebrate this magnificent windfall?
My first thought was a fairly cheap bottle of wine, but after some debate, I decided to go with two bottles of Mad Dog 20/20. A windfall like that deserves two times the celebration.
You wake up and realize the apocalypse has just happened. What do you have for breakfast?
Depends on the type of apocalypse. If we're talking zombie, than I'm having toast with brain jam (which is a lot like toe jam). If we're talking the standard four horsemen, then I'd head to my local catholic church for as many of those paste-tasting hosts as I can eat.
It's 3am and you hear a knock at the door. When you open it, you see a penguin standing here. He's wearing a bandolero, a cowboy hat, and a fake mustache. He seems to know you. Why is he there?
Damn it. How did he find me? I've been hiding from the Penguin cartel for months. That's the last time I courier questionable-fish from the South Pole.
Which super villain are you most like?
Dr. Horrible. I do like to sing, and who wouldn't want to stare at Nathan Fillion in tights all day?
Someone offers you a million dollars to write the greatest slash fiction story of all time. Give me your elevator pitch.
Um, hi, I'd like to tell you a little about my slash fiction novella or I guess a better term would be flash/slash. It starts with that chick from Twilight. You know, the annoying angst girl? Well, her dad does the smart thing, and tosses her ass into the wood chipper as soon as she arrives in town.
I wonder what would happen if one combined the Communion wafers with the MD 20/20. Sounds like a recipe for the apocalypse right there. Thanks, Julie, for stopping by! Now everyone go check out Julie's book as well as all her social media outlets!


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Clapham High Street. I'm upstairs waiting for the right sort of wine to be poured in the bar behind me, having a smoke. I'm sat on the jutted out part of the wall below the grimy windows, in front of the bickering doormen, a bit apart from the couple to my right. It's chilly but refreshing. The air is damp but it's not raining. The breeze portends Spring on the way or perhaps it's the yearning hope of South Londoners after a winter of wearing all their clothes, all the time.
For entertainment I look up to the road. My view is blocked by a partition made of black plastic material, which separates the pub's piece of pavement from the public's piece of pavement and the kerb. I wonder if in a few years' time we'll project screens onto barriers such as these to provide distraction for a lonely smoke. I glance to my left.
Cars drive slowly past. Cyclists meander. People walk to and from their evenings, wrapping scarves around themselves, hugging jackets close, pulling beanies over wet fringes. One glove lies on the pavement. Palm up. A left hand. Grey suede. Its fingers curled up and beckoning.
Did the owner fling it at someone, challenging them to an 18th century duel; "retract those words Sir, or suffer the consequences. She is a lady, I will not hear speak of her in that way. Prepare to die."
Perhaps the now de-gloved one was bundled into a taxi, against his will and, having perceived that this may happen smuggled a pre-written note into one of the fingers to leave a clue as to his strange disappearance; "this glove will lead you to a deposit box where there is a key and a note. I can say no more for fear of putting you in grave danger. Do not alert the police. They are involved at the highest levels and you will be placed in even more peril. This glove will self-destruct in 30 seconds."
I entertain the idea that the glove is part of an ill-advised treasure hunt when I am dripped on from the awning above me. I remember that I'm in Clapham and stand up with a sigh; the abandoned glove is clearly the victim of a drunken transition from pavement to vehicle – no treasure-hunt, doomed romance, or international spy mystery in sight. My wine is poured, my friend awaits me downstairs. I start off down the spiral staircase out of the cold. The doormen, now on the other side of their quarrel, move to let me pass.
I recall years ago, at Law School, I lost a glove.
Luckily, there was a man on the course who only had one hand. Cautious fellow students already in "litigate at 3 paces" mode, advised me not to ask him, don't draw attention to the fact that he only has one hand, don't make an issue of it. Like it would be possible for him to forget that he only had one hand – ineffectively reaching for a pen and losing his balance as his body naturally followed through his movements, trying to scratch his brow but it remained stubbornly itchy, giving the bus driver a nothing instead of the bus-pass that was in his back pocket. Oops, silly me. Where oh where did I leave my hand? Oh yes, that's right. I left it in a car when I was 6 where I also left my arm and my parents. Cheers. I'd forgotten until you asked about your glove.
Undeterred I approach him. Simon, I lost a glove. Would you like the remaining one? He smiles at me. Would I? Do you know how hard it is buying just one glove? This is great, thanks!
It fit perfectly.


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Thank You Thursday salutes poet Kendrew Lascelles, who wrote "The Box". Below he recites the poem to commemorate his original reading of it on the Smothers Brothers show during the Vietnam War. For some reason, probably because I was a child, I envisioned an old pirate chest, bound with yards of old chain and a huge padlock.
I can still envision Lascelles, sitting on a stool with a dark background, quietly reciting his cautionary tale of leaving war alone. The lack of bright lights or flashy background made it all the more spine tingling. The fairy tale beginning evolved into a darker tale, like the original Grimm Brothers stories, with a single line:
But someone did.
Someone opens up the lid and the horrors of war come spilling out of the box. Like any good storyteller, Lascelles shares how to fix it, allowing you to discover the answer is YOU are part of the solution.
Viewers were invited to write in for a free copy, which Mom did…along with 4 million other people. It hung in a frame on the wall of my childhood home and effected me in ways I didn't realize until I became older. I honestly think the power of that single sentence wove itself into my writing style.
A copy of "The Box" still hangs in my office.


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To seal a tubeless tire, first locate where the sealant should be applied, whether it be a slow leak hole or to the whole tire so it retains air longer. After finding the location, select the best sealant. Clean the application area of the tire well to remove all dust and particles. When cleaned, apply the patch or a thin layer of the liquid sealant to the, and tire then allow time for it to adhere.
For tubeless tires, liquid sealant is an excellent choice, as many liquid sealants seal punctures while riding. Liquid sealants typically are thin and viscose for easy application and coverage. To allow the liquid sealant to properly disperse and evenly dry, turn the tire horizontally so it does not drip, run or dry out of place.
When sealing tires to ensure they retain air longer, periodically check the sealant level to recognize when the sealant needs to be re-applied. To double-check if the sealant needs re-application, periodically check the tire pressure of the tubeless tires. Some liquid sealants dry out quickly -- particularly latex-based sealants or tires that are used in arid or extreme conditions. Typically, sealants only need to be re-applied every six weeks.


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After being enticed into the Lush shop by the wonderful smells many times, I have hardly bought anything. However, now I have tried a few things I absolutely love Lush! I have used:
"Cupcake Mask" - A brown chocolaty mask that smells good enough to eat.
"Angels On Bare Skin" - Angelic medieval rose & lavender Cleanser
"Mask of Magniminty" - A deep cleansing clay mask with aduki beans, evening primrose & peppermint oil.
"Ocean Salt Scrub" - A citrus & sea salt scrub
"I Love Juicy" - Deep cleansing vegan shampoo
"Dark Angels" - Charcoal and sugar scrub to brighten skin
After trying these products and a few other masks with friends I can't really fault them. They smell delicious (mostly, some are a little overpowering or odd), they do their job and they are fun to use. Some products such as "Dark Angels" are a bit messy to use but I think the fact that they are all natural and clean outweighs the cons. Although I love the store, I went online (http://www.lush.com.au/) and read up about all the different products...it's seriously so much fun haha. When the packages arrive, they're wrapped in paper and looked gorgeous! All of the products are a little bit cute and quirky, I love that they have a sticker on it saying who had packaged it all.
If you haven't already, check out their website (http://www.lush.com.au/) and try a few things. Pop into the store and you can collect a few sample to try! If you want a review on any of these products let me know :)
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Lovely Lush.
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I havent been to lush to much but i bought i few products and they are amazing!! lush is such a cool shop! :D Can you do a review on 'Angels on Bare Skin'?ReplyDeleteReplies
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Your blog seems pretty new, and your photos are really great - I'd love to see them a bigger size? :) It could be my browser though xx well written too! BasReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, I'll make all the photos bigger. Thank you so much for your comments, it's nice to know people are reading my posts. I hope to keep in touch xxDelete
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It seriously doesn't really get more western than these photos--this fringed suede skirt came just in time. Yes, I did fall for this skirt and buy it and anxiously await its arrival. And?
Plus--cowboy boots.
Denim Jacket-Old Navy, thrifted
White Tee-thrifted
Fringed Suede Skirt-Forever 21
Cowboy Boots-vintage
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Stuart Gay named Rovers President for 2018 season
It's all systems go for the 2018 Boorowa Rugby League season after a highly successful AGM was held last week.
It was pleasing to see a good roll up of interested parties and putting a committee in place was relatively easy.
There have been only a few changes to the committee with the most notable being the election of new Club President Stuart Gay.
Past president, Murray Armour did not stand for re-election but has still maintained a minor role in the committee.
The entire Rovers committee recognised the excellent work that Murray has done in revitalising the Rovers particularly in the 2017 season.
Murray in turn thanked the committee for their support over the past year.
Incoming president, Stuart Gay boosts a wealth of experience in Sports committee administration and is bound to continue the good work of Murray.
Stuart has been a key figure in success of Boorowa Junior League in the past and will no doubt bring that experience to administering the club at a senior level.
The club is happy to report that Sharon Hinds was re-elected as Club Secretary whilst Brendon Shean will continue his outstanding work in the treasurer's role for 2018.
Gavin Campbell was elected as senior Vice President whilst Murray Armour fills the Junior Vice President role.
Phil Coggins will continue in his position as Publicity Officer.
We also had a good roll of committee staff who will continue in their crucial roles of running the club.
It takes an enormous amount of work to run a footy club and if you're keen to get on board in any capacity please see a committee member or get in contact with the Courthouse Hotel.
The appointment of coaches is expected to be finalised shortly with Brendon Shean already being re-appointed as the League Tag coach.
The Rovers coach is expected to be finalised with negotiations with interested parties well under way.
The club is also in discussions about a potential youth league team for next season.
In order to do this, we obviously need numbers but indications are that there are many young players who may well be keen to continue their careers with a youth league team.
Any interest players should express their interest to members of the Rovers committee.
The hard work never stops in the off season so stay tuned to this column for all your league news.
For all the latest information on the upcoming season, also keep your eye on the Boorowa Rovers' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BoorowaRoversRLFC/


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What is White Balance?
White should look white, not peach, pink, or baby blue. White balancing footage will help your video look natural by looking at the color temperature in your shot and setting an accurate white, removing any unnatural color cast.
This can't be done with the color picker in FCPX, but there are ways to make your whites accurate.
Plug-ins for Quickly White Balancing Footage
Dashwood Editor Essentials
Dashwood Editor Essentials is a set of utility plugins that can repair footage or do tasks that would normally require a lot of time and effort. It can make all the difference in delivering your edit on time, including white balancing your footage!
Cineflare White Balancer
With CineFlare's White Balancer, you can utilize the Apple Color Picker to find your exact white balance color.
Hawaiki AutoGrade
Advanced automatic white balance correction tool with a host of easy-to-use additional grading features. AutoGrade 3 for Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects & Motion.
- Buy Hawaiki AutoGrade
- Try a free demo: Download comes as part of FxFactory installer.
Ripple Tools for Final Cut Pro X
12 Final Cut Pro X plug-ins that allow you to quickly accomplish a number of effects and editorial tasks, including color balance using traditional color wheels.
- Buy Ripple Tools for Final Cut Pro X
- Try a free demo: Download comes as part of FxFactory installer.
Sheffield Softworks Cinemage
Cinemange can white balance footage and so much more. It's both more sophisticated and streamlined than almost anything out there. If you're looking for something to make your footage look ordinary – to balance your whites and tone your highlights, midrange, and shadows – Cinemage is not that plugin. If you're looking for something that will make your footage look gorgeous, you've come to the right place.
CrumplePop SkinTone for FCPX
SkinTone for Final Cut Pro X lets you quickly restore beautiful, natural skin tones in your subjects. Whether you forgot to white balance or had to wrestle with mixed lighting, SkinTone makes it easy to fix the shot. SkinTone gives you the same powerful Temperature and Tint controls found in photo editing applications – right inside FCP X.
HY-FX HyColour
HyColour is a really neat color grading effect for FCPX that brings white balance, exposure, green cast removal, saturation, color bias, sharpening and a broadcast safe filter, together in one place. Super handy, super cool.
NewBlueFX Plug-ins
NewBlueFX has several plug-in packages that include great tools for white balancing footage.
NewBlueFX ColorFast
Quickly correct color balance your image with ColorFast's powerful white balance algorithm. Just select the whitest part of your image with the dropper tool. It's that easy… Plus, there are several other plug-ins in the package.
NewBlueFX ColorFast 2
ColorFast streamlines both color correction and color grading in one simple workflow. Use one of the 65 presets or create your own look from scratch. Perform primary color correction with easy to use controls or bring out the full potential of your clips using deep color grading options.
NewBlueFX Essentials Volume 3 – Change white balance and add film gamma to fix white balance issues with footage shot in harsh sunlight or indoor lighting. NewBlue Essentials 3, Volume 3 delivers 8 versatile editing tools built to soften wrinkles and remove blemishes, optimize color and contrast, fine-tune luminance values, and more
NewBlueFX Filters Ultimate – NewBlue Filters 3 Ultimate presents over 250 presets in 22 video effects to instantly enhance video through an array of distinctive looks
- NewBlueFX Filters Ultimate
- Buy NewBlueFX Essentials Volume 3
- Get NewBlueFX ColorFast
- Or NewBlueFX ColorFast 2
- Download a demo of all NewBlueFX Plug-ins
Perform an Automatic Color Balance in Final Cut Pro X without Plug-ins
Premium Beat has an article that explains how to use the Inspector in FCP X to perform a white balance. They explain how to color balance whether the shot has been analyzed upon import or not. Read more here.


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Here Be Dragons
Main Page
Here Be Dragons
Setting: The West, and, more specifically, Jugashi, an island in the north of the Great Western Ocean.
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HTML and Textile
To style things how you want, we use a simple formatting language called Textile. Textile is easy to learn and simultaneously allows for lots of customization.


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Interview Mistakes to Avoid
The job interview is an integral part of the application process, so it is important to thoroughly prepare yourself in advance. Although each interview process is different, there are some common mistakes that people make, sometimes without an awareness of what they have done. These tips can help you to avoid making a mistake that could cost you the job.
Regardless of what position you are applying for, it is important to dress professionally so that the employer will know you are serious about your application. Feeling clean, stylish, and physically prepared will also help you to feel more confident in yourself, which is crucial, especially if you are nervous about the interview. After you choose an outfit for your interview, you may want to gather opinions from friends and family before the day of the meeting so that you will not make the mistake of dressing too casually.
Being late to an interview sends a message to the employer that you are unconcerned with their time. The employer may even question your abilities to maintain a schedule that is organised and timely. Leave the house very early on the day of your interview to ensure that you will not be late. Although issues such as traffic are unfortunately out of your control, your employer is unlikely to be sympathetic to tardiness for a formal interview.
It is imperative that you focus on the task at hand when you enter your interview, and so you will want to minimalize any unnecessary distractions. For example, do not bring a drink into the interview because it can make you look overly casual, and it can also serve as a distraction to both you and the interviewer. Also, make sure you turn your phone to silent mode as well. Taking a call or message while you are interviewing is extremely disrespectful. Leaving your phone in your bag is a good way to keep yourself from using it during the interview.
Before going into the interview, make sure you research the company so that you can show the employer that you are truly interested in being a part of their team. This can be done by using Internet resources and reading the website of the company before the interview. You may also find it useful to research interview questions related to your job type so that you can reflect upon how you would answer them. Practice answering the questions verbally so that you will feel as if you have truly rehearsed. This can help you to feel more comfortable and confident as you prepare for your interview.
While some of these mistakes may seem obvious, they are fairly common and can be difficult to avoid in a moment of nervousness. It is best to set yourself up to avoid these mistakes by taking the time to thoroughly prepare beforehand. A prepared applicant is more likely to have a successful interview, and first impressions are vitally important for the job searching process. Visit Build-a-Career for further advice or to apply for jobs.


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First Thing in the Morning
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First thing in the morning…
"First thing in the morning, before you meet or greet anyone, remember to greet all of nature, all visible and invisible creatures. Say to them: "I am grateful for your work, I love you and want to be in harmony with you!" At this very moment, in response to your greeting, all of nature will open to you and send you energy for the entire day."
~ Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov
I think you can probably tell by how looooooong my shadow is in the pic that this is at sunrise. This was taken recently on a beautiful morning out on the walking trail while I was telling nature how much I appreciate it! …and exercising! 🙂
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V.b. RoseAgeha's older sister is getting married. But Ageha, who suffers from an enormous sister complex won't accept it. One day, in order to get Ageha more involved in the wedding… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2004 Rating: 10/10 (27 Votes)Latest: V.b. Rose 83
VagabondShinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted kiler, who will take on anyone… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 1998 Rating: 10/10 (395 Votes)Latest: Vagabond 327
VairocanaThe prince of Szak territory, Iska, was misled and inadvertently released an ancient monster, Nue, while stealing the katana that had sealed it for 400 years! The first victim of… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2007 Rating: 10/10 (19 Votes)Latest: Vairocana 15.5
Valentine LoversWhen the mother of a particular girl disappeared, her father began to ignore her. Ten years later, she meets a pervert at a crowded bus stop. A mysterious boy saves… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2006 Rating: 10/10 (8 Votes)Latest: Valentine Lovers 6
Valkyria Chronicles 2 - Aliasse of the Blue LightA retelling of the storyline from Valkyria Chronicles 2, concentrating on the incongrous pairing/relationship between Aliasse and Magari as they play out the game storyline as told from their perspective.… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2011 Rating: 10/10 (5 Votes)
Valkyria Nainen KikanHalf a century ago, the human race was attacked by an enemy from the sea known as the AUS. When Reiji Shiroyama was little, he was unable to protect his… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2013 Rating: 9.47/10 (17 Votes)Latest: Valkyria Nainen Kikan 14
Valkyria Revolution 4-KomaA 4-koma drawn up for the game Valkyria Revolution by SEGA. Sadly the artist and author were not posted on the website. [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2016 Rating: NA (0 Votes)Latest: Valkyria Revolution 4-Koma 5
Valkyrie Drive BhikkhunismN/A [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2015 Rating: 10/10 (1 Votes)Latest: Valkyrie Drive Bhikkhunism 4
Valkyrie ProfileRagnarok, the end of the world, is approaching. The goddess warrior maiden Lenneth Valkyrie is sent from the land of the gods to Earth to gather warriors to help her… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 1998 Rating: 10/10 (14 Votes)Latest: Valkyrie Profile 12
Valkyrie Profile - The Dark AlchemistHumans are suited to be come a warrior of the Gods world. Once proven to be the holder of an honourable soul, a Goddess - The Warrior Virgin - will… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2003 Rating: 10/10 (6 Votes)
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The federal law, which was approved as part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, says any school participating in the National School Lunch Program must provide free water to kids. The regulation comes amid state and local laws cracking down on sugary and sweet drinks, which left schools without alternative beverages to offer students — but more appropriate alternatives were not left in their places.
Don Dias, director of facilities for Redwood City elementary schools, said three of their multiuse buildings did not have water available inside the eating area, though some water fountains are located just outside.
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The Graph API team is pleased to announce that Azure AD Graph has a new client library (version 2.0). This was released recently at TechEd Europe 2014, as part of the exciting new Office 365 REST APIs and SDKs, which allows developers to easily build applications for .Net, Android and iOS. You'll find our new Graph libraries have the same consistent signature as the Office 365 client libraries, and are supported on the same platforms. Visual Studio developers can write applications that use Graph and Office 365 API using C# code, targeting Windows Phone, Windows Store, and MVC web apps. Additionally through Xamarin, that same code can now target Android and iOS. But wait there's more! Through Microsoft Open Technologies we even have support for integrated development environments outside of Visual Studio! Android developers, you can now preview connecting your applications to cloud services like Graph and Office 365, using IntelliJ or Android Studio, just like .Net developers do with Visual Studio.
Major benefits of the 2.0 library
Platform reach: With this release of the Graph and Office 365 API SDKs, we have:
- NET SDK portable client library builds many types of apps using Visual Studio
- .NET Windows Store (and Universal Store) Apps
- Windows Forms Application
- WPF Application
- ASP.NET MVC Web Application
- ASP.NET Web Forms Application
- Xamarin Android and iOS Applications (build Android and iOS apps within VS)
- Multi-device Hybrid Apps (Cordova)
- Windows Phone 8.1 Apps (version 1.1.728 onwards)
- Microsoft Office 365 API Tools for Visual Studio 2013 to easily create and connect apps to O365 and Graph cloud service APIs through the client libraries.
- Native Android SDK (GA) & iOS SDK
- Includes native Android and iOS Graph client libraries and samples
- IntelliJ/Android Studio for Microsoft Services (preview)
- Mobile developers can connect Android Apps to O365 and Azure Mobile Services through Android development environments
Consistent APIs: Client libraries have a consistent signature across Graph and Office 365 client libraries
Async support: Now call Graph asynchronously
Simplified query support: Query Azure AD graph using LINQ constructs (rather than complex filter expressions)
A closer look at the .Net client library
For this post we will focus on the .Net client library. If you're more interested in the native Android and iOS client SDKs, please check out the Native Android SDK (GA) & iOS SDK blog, which link to the SDKs on github.
You can find the latest Graph client library 2.0 on nuget.org. When you clone any of our samples from Github that use the new client library (using Visual Studio), and build the samples, this will automatically resolve references to our newest nuget package and pull it into your solution. We have 2 samples available on github that use the new client library, and we'll add more over time:
For the rest of this section we'll walk you through some of the key calling patterns and scenarios.
Instantiating a graph client
Since Graph API is secured by Azure AD, you'll also need to make sure that your solution contains the AD Authentication Library (or ADAL), which is also available as a nuget package. NOTE: ADAL is also available natively for iOS and Android.
The following code snippet defines a helper function that returns an ActiveDirectoryClient.
public static ActiveDirectoryClient GetActiveDirectoryClientAsApplication()
Uri servicePointUri = new Uri("https://graph.windows.net");
Uri serviceRoot = new Uri(servicePointUri, "contoso.com");
ActiveDirectoryClient activeDirectoryClient = new ActiveDirectoryClient(serviceRoot, async () => await AcquireTokenAsyncForApplication());
return activeDirectoryClient;
Client creation also requires a valid authorization token which in this case is accomplished through a helper function that makes use of ADAL methods. In this case the client is associated with a confidential_client flow token (application token). Client creation can also be associated with a code flow token ("delegation" or "application + user" token).
Once the client is instantiated, the fun can begin and we can start calling the Graph! The client object model now exposes all the entities, underlying complex types, properties, links, actions and custom service actions.
Async model
The new Graph Client Library also has support to make asynchronous calls to query Azure AD Graph. Async calls can help the overall responsiveness of your application and mitigate performance bottlenecks.
To retrieve an entity asynchronously:
AzureActiveDirectoryClient activeDirectoryClient;
Task<IPagedCollection<{Entity}>> getGraphObjectsTask = activeDirectoryClient.{Entity}.ExecuteAsync();
IPagedCollection<{Entity}> graphObjects = await getGraphObjectsTask;
For an example, to retrieve users asynchronously:
AzureActiveDirectoryClient activeDirectoryClient;
Task<IPagedCollection<IUser>> getGraphObjectsTask = activeDirectoryClient.Users.ExecuteAsync();
IPagedCollection<IUser> graphObjects = await getGraphObjectsTask;
Create, update and delete operations can also all be executed asynchronously, as well as in batch mode (but more about that later!).
Using LINQ to query users and paging results
Previously, creating filter queries, ordering and paging results was a challenging task requiring the construction of a filter expression. With the new client library this is simplified through the use of the LINQ where clause. Here are some examples:
Get users by UPN or objectId
Here's how to search for a user by UPN (user principal name). It returns a list, which will only have one member.
List<IUser> users = activeDirectoryClient.Users.Where(user =>
You can also search based on objectId. ObjectId is the unique identifier for users, groups, devices, applications, and service principals – i.e. most Graph objects. In general this unique identifier should be used for authorizing principals, so this kind of call should be relatively common in your applications:
IUser user = activeDirectoryClient.Users.GetByObjectId(uObjectId).ExecuteAsync().Result;
Get a page of the top 4 users, ordered by display name:
List<IUser> users = activeDirectoryClient.Users.OrderBy(user =>
Search for users through a people picker, and page through the results:
IUserCollection userCollection = activeDirectoryClient.Users;
IPagedCollection<IUser> searchResults = userCollection.Where(user =>
user.UserPrincipalName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
user.DisplayName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
user.GivenName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
usersList = searchResults.CurrentPage.ToList();
if (usersList != null && usersList.Count > 0) {
usersList = searchResults.CurrentPage.ToList();
foreach (IUser user in usersList)
Console.WriteLine("User DisplayName: {0} UPN: {1}",
user.DisplayName, user.UserPrincipalName);
searchResults = searchResults.GetNextPageAsync().Result;
} while (searchResults != null && searchResults.MorePagesAvailable);
Find groups starting with "US", and page through the results:
Group retrievedGroup = new Group();
string searchString = "US";
List<IGroup> foundGroups = null;
foundGroups = activeDirectoryClient.Groups.Where(group =>
catch (Exception e)
Console.WriteLine("\nError getting Group {0} {1}",
e.Message, e.InnerException != null ? e.InnerException.Message :"");
if (foundGroups != null && foundGroups.Count > 0)
retrievedGroup = foundGroups.First() as Group;
Console.WriteLine("Group Not Found");
Common Create, Update and Delete operations
{IEntity} entity = new {Entity}();
Then set entity properties and save it.
await activeDirectoryClient.{Entity}.Add{Entity}Async();
For example, to create a user:
IUser userToBeAdded = new User();
userToBeAdded.DisplayName = " Demo User";
userToBeAdded.UserPrincipalName = "demoUser@" + defaultDomain.Name;
userToBeAdded.AccountEnabled = true;
userToBeAdded.MailNickname = "DemoUser";
userToBeAdded.PasswordProfile = new PasswordProfile
Password = "TempP@ssw0rd!",
ForceChangePasswordNextLogin = true
userToBeAdded.UsageLocation = "US";
await activeDirectoryClient.Users.AddUserAsync(userToBeAdded);
await {entityObject}.UpdateAsync();
To update an entity, change its properties you want to update and call UpdateAsync.
For example, to update a user:
user.City = "Updated City";
user.Country = "New Country";
await user.UpdateAsync();
Add a member to a group:
{groupObject}.Members.Add({entityObject} as DirectoryObject);
So for example, to update a group with a new user member:
myGroup.Members.Add(userToBeAdded as DirectoryObject);
await myGroup.UpdateAsync();
NOTE: The same construct can be used to add users to a DirectoryRole object. Groups and users may be added to a group, however, for now, only users can be added to a DirectoryRole.
await {EntityObject}.DeleteAsync();
For example, to delete a user:
await user.DeleteAsync();
Other operations
Take a look at the Graph samples on github (see links earlier in the blog) for more examples of calling the Azure AD Graph through the client library. Below we have more details on groups, batch operations and schema extensions support. Currently differential query is not supported through the client library, and we'll provide updates on this when it's available. For now you'll need to do this by going directly to the Graph REST APIs.
Batch requests:
There are two ways batch requests can be performed: one where you "queue up" or "defer" the transactions and then execute them all at once by calling SaveChanges, and the other where you explicitly form the batch and execute. NOTE:
Currently Graph API limits the number of requests to 5 in a batch.
- Queuing up requests: This is good for creates, updates and deletes. For example, if you create an entity as
activeDirectoryClient.{Entity}.Add{Entity}Async({entityObject}, true);
Then the transaction will be deferred. When you're done creating entities, you can then execute all the deferred transactions in a single batch, by saving the changes.
await activeDirectoryClient.Context.SaveChangesAsync(SaveChangesOptions.BatchWithIndependentOperations);
The same approach can be done for any asynchronous operations exposed by an entity (such as updates, deletes and service actions):
2. Form the batch and then execute: This approach is suited to querying objects in a single batch.
await activeDirectoryClient.Context.ExecuteBatchAsync(query1, query2, queryN);
For example, to get users (whose names start with "Dan") and all groups in a batch request:
string searchString = "Dan";
IReadOnlyQueryableSet<User> userQuery = activeDirectoryClient.DirectoryObjects.OfType<User>()
.Where(user =>
user.UserPrincipalName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
user.DisplayName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
user.GivenName.StartsWith(searchString) ||
IReadOnlyQueryableSet<Group> groupsQuery = activeDirectoryClient.DirectoryObjects.OfType<Group>();
IBatchElementResult[] batchResult = await activeDirectoryClient.Context
.ExecuteBatchAsync(userQuery, groupsQuery).Result;
The batch result can then be iterated through to the process response of each query.
Directory schema extensions:
Manipulating schema extensions is fully supported through the client library. We'll show you how to register an extension for your application. Once registered, that extension attribute may be set and queried, just like any other entity attribute. For more on schema extensions please see our MSDN topic on schema extensions.
Register an extension:
Firstly create the extension and then register it through your application entity. For example, let's register a LinkedInId extension on the user object.
ExtensionProperty linkedInUserId = new ExtensionProperty
Name = "linkedInUserId",
DataType = "String",
TargetObjects = { "User" }
await myApp.UpdateAsync();
Once updated, the extension property client side object will also be updated - the Name attribute will now contain the extension attribute's reference name that will appear on the target object once a value is written. We'll use that next to set the attribute value on a user object.
Set an extension value
Here we'll set the LinkedIn Id on a user object, using the linkedInIdUserId object from earlier:
myUser.SetExtendedProperty(linkedInUserId.Name, "email@example.com");
await myUser.UpdateAsync();
Get an extension value
You can get a object's extension properties through a dictionary. The general pattern is to retrieve the:
So for example:
string extensionValue = myUser.GetExtendedProperties()[linkedInUserId.Name];
Query for an object using an extension attribute value
Currently this is not supported through the client library. We'll update this blog with details when it's available.
Find all registered extensions
The following query will allow you to get back all the schema extensions that have been registered in the tenant (when the tenant either consents to applications that have registered extensions) or when you instantiate service principals in your tenant from applications that register extensions.
IEnumerable<IExtensionProperty> availableExtensionProperties = activeDirectoryClient.GetAvailableExtensionPropertiesAsync(false).Result;
Set the argument above to true if you want to get back extensions that were declared as syncing from on-premises.(through directory synchronization). You can inspect each extension property returned to find out its name, type and the target objects that it applies to.
It's also possible to retrieve the extensions registered by an application, by querying the application itself:
IEnumerable<IExtensionProperty> availableAppExtensions = <Application Entity>.ExtensionProperties;
So for our example:
IEnumerable<IExtensionProperty> availableAppProperties = myApp.ExtensionProperties;
Unregistering a directory extension
If you decide to unregister a registered extension, here's how you can do it, using our example:
await myApp.UpdateAsync();
.Net Samples
Again, we currently have 2 samples available on github that use the new client library, and we'll add more over time:
.Net Graph Client version 1.0
Graph client library version 1.0 is now deprecated, but will be supported for another 24 months from December 22nd, 2014. We strongly encourage app developers to move to the newer v2 client library as soon as possible.
Graph API client library source code
We hope to make the Graph client library source code available very soon. We'll update this post with a link when it's available
We'd love to hear what you think about the new client library, any issues you see and any suggestions you might have for improvements or new features.
The Azure AD Graph team.