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When the difference between a first or fifth round selection can hinge upon tenths of a second, athletes will do everything they can for that extra advantage. Within IMG Academy's NFL Combine training program, the Athletic and Personal Development staff have been proactive in the research and application of performance technologies to encourage their athletes to reach the next level. ALINE Systems, a leader in movement efficiency and functional mechanics, is one of a number of performance companies who lend their expertise. ALINE's role during the initial NFL Combine athlete assessments was to evaluate each athlete's lower body mechanics. Adrian Hubbard, a 6'6'', 252-lb standout linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide, was one of several players who took special interest in the ALINE advantage.
As part of the initial assessment, Hubbard was fit using cutting-edge fit stand technology and provided a pair of ALINE Performance Insoles. He quickly noticed the difference in power transfer and response when working on his approach and agility drills, "I can really feel my legs staying straighter and my knees don't collapse inwards. A lot more powerful and quicker response." With his body in the correct bio-mechanical position, power was being driven to the proper engines to fuel him. Hubbard, a Georgia native, opted out of his final year of eligibility to chase his NFL dreams. During his tenure at Alabama with Coach Nick Saban, Hubbard won 2 BCS National Championships, 1 SEC Championship and garnered multiple personal accolades.
Recently, Hubbard was fortunate enough to be one of the elite athlet's selected to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl. In the midst of a hectic training and travel schedule he forgot to transfer his ALINEs into his practice cleats on Day 1 of Senior Bowl practice, and felt something was off. He did not make that mistake again during practice or during his game, and made an impressive six tackles at the Senior Bowl. At the conclusion of the game, in the hustle and bustle of interviews and saying goodbye to fellow pigskin warriors, Hubbard forgot to retrieve his cleats with the ALINEs inside. Once back on the IMG Academy campus, he was relieved to find another pair waiting for him.
IMG Academy aligns with a variety of industry leading performance companies to provide each NFL Combine athlete with every edge possible leading up to the 'world's toughest job interview'. The integration of ALINE provides athletes with a product and service that not only prevents future injuries, but also helps increase athletic performance though proper alignment.


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Civil news: CCMS users given more time to prepare for system
Client and Cost Management System mandatory from 1 February 2016.
Civil legal aid providers, chambers and other CCMS users will not be required to use the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) for all new casework until 1 February 2016.
It will now be mandatory to use the system from 1 February 2016. This follows discussions with representative bodies and feedback from those using the system who have asked for:
- more time to prepare for the system
- improvements to be embedded before it is mandatory
A number of improvements have already been made to CCMS as a result of user feedback and there are more in the pipeline – visit our 'Enhancing CCMS' web page.
Formal communications confirming this change in timetable will be issued to all provider users this month.
New timetable will help you
Making this change to the timetable will allow you to:
- take advantage of improvements as effectively as possible
- become more experienced in using CCMS before it is mandatory
- adapt your business practices to online working
Do I still need to use CCMS?
We strongly recommend that you continue using CCMS to build up your experience at using the system. We also welcome your continued feedback while we further improve the system. Please remember that it will be mandatory in 2016.
Can I put off starting to use CCMS?
If you are a new user it is very important that you start using the system. You will need time to train staff, get used to using CCMS and adapt your business practices.
How likely are further delays?
The Legal Aid Agency has made a strong commitment to online working for both civil and criminal legal aid. We do not anticipate further delays.

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Orange Cake with a Whisky Chocolate Ganache
Bake a cake a day to keep the doctor away! 😉
Here's a perfect recipe for all you cake lovers since Winter is almost here. Orange Cake with a Whisky Chocolate Ganache. It's simple yet so flavourful. You've got to give it a try!


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With the emergence of the so-called High-Speed Rail or HSR, rail transportation became significantly faster than the normal speed of rail traffic.
The fastest unmanned rocket sled that ride on rails have reached over 10,400 km/h which is equivalent to Mach 8.5 while the fastest manned rail vehicle traveled at 1,017 km/h.
Here are the fastest trains in the world.
1.) JR-Maglev - 581 km/h
The Japanese JR-Maglev is the current absolute world record holder of the fastest train. This non-conventional train achieved a speed of 581 kilometers per hour or 361 mph on a magnetic levitation making it the fastest train ever built. The record was achieved on December 2, 2003.
2.) TGV 4402 (V150) - 574.8 km/h
The V150 of France set the world record for breaking the world land speed record for conventional railed trains on April 3, 2007. The train attained a speed of 574.8 kilometers per hour or 357.2 mph.
The French TGV or Train à Grande Vitesse is the fastest conventional train in the world, using powered metal wheels riding on metal rails. Its name means "high speed train".
3.) TGV POS - 574.8 km/h
The French TGV POS is a TGV train. "POS" stands for Paris-Ostfrankreich-Süddeutschland. A train using both power cars of the TGV POS trainset number 4402 set a new world speed record on April 3, 2007. The train reached a speed of 574.8 km/h.
5.) TGV Atlantique - 515 km/h
The SNCF TGV Atlantique or TGV-A of France is 237.5 m in length and 2.904 m in width and was built for a maximum speed of 300 km/h with 8,800 kW (11,801 hp) total power under 25 kV. It attained over 500 km/h during test runs.
4.) Shanghai Maglev Train - 501 km/h
The Shanghai Maglev Train is the first commercial high-speed maglev line in the world to achieve a record speed of 501 km/h. The record was set on November 12, 2003. It is also known as Shanghai Transrapid.
6.) Transrapid 09 – 500 km/h
The very fast Transrapid of Germany is one of the fastest trains in the world. It has been designed for 500 km/h cruising speed and allows acceleration and deceleration of approx. 1 m/s2.
7.) CRH380A - 486.1 km/h
The Chinese CRH380A is the world's fastest unmodified conventional train that reached a speed of 486.1 km/h on December 4, 2010. It is an electric bullet train and operates at a cruise speed of 350 km/h and a maximum of 380 km/h in commercial service.
8.) Harmony Service - 486.1 km/h
The Chinese CRH service Harmony Express is the fastest scheduled trains in daily service. CRH is the acronym for China Railway High-speed. It is operated by China Railways.
9.) Shinkansen - 443 km/h
The Japanese Shinkansen is one of the fastest trains in the world. The name means "new main line" and is also known as "the bullet train". This network of high-speed railway lines in Japan currently consist of 2,387.7 km of lines with maximum speeds of 320 km/h. Test runs have reached 443 km/h.
10.) Intercity Experimental - 406.9 km/h
The Intercity Experimental, later renamed ICE V, was an experimental train for research into high-speed rail. It was able to reach a speed of 406.9 km/h on May 1, 1988 setting the record for Conventional wheeled absolute record.
Other technology related articles:
- The World's Fastest Flying Machines Ever Built
- The World's Fastest Land, Water, Air and Ice Vehicles Ever Built
- The World's Largest Machines Ever Built
- The World's Longest Trucks Ever Built:King of the Road
- The World's Largest and Most Powerful Trucks Ever Built
- Massive Machines: Not the Usual Vehicles You See Everyday
- The World's Largest and Longest Water Vessels
- The World's Longest and Largest Aircrafts
- The World's Largest Aircrafts in Existence: Certified Top Ten
- World's Largest and Longest Aircrafts of Yesteryears
- Uniquely-designed and Awesome-looking Flying Objects
- 14 Most Expensive and Most Powerful Fighter Aircrafts in the World
- The Most Sophisticated and the Best Bombers Ever
- Specialized Military Aircrafts: Uses,Roles and General Characteristics
- The Best Aircraft Bombers of All-Time
- Unique Military Vehicles: Not the Usual Vessels You See Everyday
- Top 10 Best Tanks in the World
- World's Most Powerful and Most Destructive Weapons Ever Built
- Extreme Automobiles: World Record Title Holder Cars
- The Most Expensive and the Least Expensive Car in the World
- World's Coolest Cars: Uniquely Designed and Structured Vehicles
- The Most Sophisticated and Latest Models of Luxury Cars


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Dealing with the loss of a child is never easy, but it's even more difficult when you are an expat living far from home. Life will never be "normal" again and so now the challenge is to find my new normal. I am now back in the USA and the proud parent of two daughters, born using two different egg donors. "Frostina" and "Olea" are the loves of my life and I feel so grateful for the amazing women who donated their eggs and made my family possible.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
No Baby Shower For Me
I was proud of myself that in the end I was brave enough to say no and not attend. I wrote about that as well, take a read if you wish. Now I'm faced with another baby shower dilemma, do I want one for me?
I knew it was only a matter of time before the idea of having a baby shower was presented to me. I also knew that my answer would have to be no this time. I just can't imagine getting through another baby shower with the memory of what happened the last time still so fresh in my head. When you lose your son 3 weeks after your baby shower, it doesn't exactly make you want to rush out and have another one.
I've been amazed and impressed when reading the blogs of other Baby Loss Moms who don't seem to have this same issue. I've read their posts about their wonderful baby showers and seen them smiling in the photos with total amazement. I know it's never good to compare yourself to others but I wonder how they are able to manage it?
Please don't think I'm judging my fellow BLM's. I would NEVER do that. I'm actually happy for them that they are able to embrace the day and honor their rainbow babies in such a special way with their family and friends. I suppose I'm jealous that they aren't crippled by their fear the way I obviously am. I'm jealous that I can't have a shower for this baby like I was able to do for my son.
Oh how I wish I could get to that place where I could make it through a shower for Frosty without having a total meltdown. That place where I could embrace this pregnancy with the same joy and excitement as my last one. That place where I wasn't so afraid to have anything baby related in my house.
Oh yes, you read that correctly. I can't have ANY baby items in this house before we have an actual living baby in it first.
So no baby shower for me! Not until this baby is born healthy and alive.
Instead, I've agreed to have a shower after (see, here's me being positive) Frosty is born. I don't know anyone who has done this, but I'm sure it happens. I suppose the day will be a bit different than your normal baby shower,,, in fact maybe we won't even call it a baby shower. Maybe I'll have to think of a different name for it.
I'm open to suggestions about what to call it. Also, if you know of anyone else who has done it this way, I'd love to hear how it went.
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I had a shower after my first was born. It was great. And apparently I was at my own shower when I was a baby. I think it's special either way.ReplyDelete
I'm planning the same thing! I'm just too superstitious this time around to enjoy a pre-delivery baby shower for sure. I was thinking of having my friends call the shower a "Welcome-home-baby shower" to give people the idea (see, there's my attempt at being optimistic).ReplyDelete
I have only been invited to one thing like this in the past, and it was for a friend in Texas. They called it a "sip and see" which was new to me. I just googled it and found this:
That particular friend also did not have a baby shower before the birth because she told me it was against Jewish tradition. Apparently some people break this rule nowadays but she was to superstitious to, even on her first pregnancy. I admire this now. Again, I googled:
So - just pretend you are a traditional Jewish Southern lady, and you are good to go without apology!
I actually decide a while ago I'll be having a sip n' see (which is a traditional southern shower usually held after the baby is born). I'm not big on showers or anything that draws attention to me. I didn't have a bridal shower or bachelorette so I made the decision early on not to have a baby shower. The sip n' see puts the attention on the baby. Everyone is invited over to sip on drinks (doesn't always have to be tea) and they can see the baby and bring any gifts then.ReplyDelete
Just read the comment above mine and realized she mentioned a sip n' see and posted a link. You should look into it. They truly are fun. Oh and there is no timeline. Some people have it weeks after the baby is born and I even know some who wait a month or two then have it.ReplyDelete
I think that sounds like a great idea! I like the "sip 'n' see" concept, too...never heard of it, but it sounds sort of like an open house...with peace of mind for you! I didn't get far enough with my twins to have a baby shower...I lost them August 5th and my friends were busy planning the shower for mid-October. I was tasked with working on the guest list but never even heard what they had planned, just date and location. BUT, so many negative things happened each time we shared our news (tell family=have mod. placental abruption next day, tell the world=lose babies less than 1 week later), that I don't know I'll want to have a shower, either. It just feels like a big fat jinx.ReplyDelete
I'm doing a sip n see this time too. Hayes died mere hours after my shower last time, plus I feel weird about getting more gifts since everyone insisted we keep the ones from last time and we still haven't used them. Plus we dont need a thing with all of the gifts from the last two parties. This pg after loss stuff is So tricky!!ReplyDelete
I'm with Molly- I do not need a thing from anyone, but I know people will want to give us stuff, particularly as this is a girl baby... Clothing, and the like. We call it a sip & see (or as my British mother calls it, a "Tea and See"). I think we'll likely do something like this for our little girl, more so to show her off/share her after we reach a month or so of outside life.. We'll see!ReplyDelete
No way would I have another baby shower. Makes me feel PTSD just thinking about it. Definitely hoping for a "sip 'n see" here, too. Or a Tea and See because that's also adorable. And I won't be putting up a nursery or having any baby things in my house ahead of time either. Not because I'm not happy about this pregnancy, but because those are no longer happy associations for me. At least not yet.ReplyDelete
"Rainbow after the Shower" shower!ReplyDelete
A celebration & welcoming home of your rainbow baby!
No shower for me. People have asked and I explained the emotions that I would struggle with for something that is meant to be so wonderful. Sure, I feel a little guilty for this little guy, but he will be SO loved and wanted and it doesn't really matter to him anyway! It's not like he would ever remember or care.ReplyDelete
I also have a similar question process that sifts through my brain with other BLMs that are able to have baby showers-- but then I remember we are all at different stages and some did not have a shower before at all. It's all based on our own personal levels of ability. Pg after loss is hard enough!
A shower after baby's born sounds like a much better idea whatever the circumstance. People can buy more specific gifts for your little one and also you can probably enjoy a party a little bit more when you don't have to be careful what you eat and drink and you're not feeling rediculously uncomfortable. Plus what a great way to show off your precious new arrival.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 February 2012 at 20:55
We usually have baby showers after the baby is born... Gives people a chance to see the baby too - which means less visitors when you and the baby are settling into your new routine.ReplyDelete
I didn't have a shower either - just too scary. Everyone was understanding and after Kira was born we had an afternoon open house for all our near and dear. We didn't call it anything baby related but we were showered with gifts anyway.ReplyDelete
I didn't have a shower either - just too scary. Everyone was understanding and after Kira was born we had an afternoon open house for all our near and dear. We didn't call it anything baby related but we were showered with gifts anyway.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 February 2012 at 22:03
I have heard it called a sip n see.. sounds like a lovely idea. I didn't do anything to set up Cullen's nursery before he was born but for some reason I am already doing things a bit different for these two. I can't explain it, but I guess it is best described as hope.ReplyDelete
I didn't have a shower with Mason. I lost Aiden right around the time of my last baby shower for him and that is a tough association. Also we had so many things that were given to us for Aiden so we didn't really need anything.ReplyDelete
I was like you- didn't want to do anything until Mason got here. Honestly we still haven't had anything although I planned a "tea and see" as well while I was still pregnant. I'll get to it eventually. Right now I'm just enjoying my sweet boy. I'll probably do something before I go back to work in March.
A family I know only has post-birth baby shower (a few tragic losses two or three generations back). I think anyone who knows you and what you have been through will understand and be ready to celebrate Frosty when you are!ReplyDelete
I am with you on the no shower before...my boys were born hours after my shower and I could never make it through with out loosing my mind. I am pretty sure my husband and I declared no more showers for any child of ours days after loosing Wiiliam and Ethan. We will give everyone a chance to celebrate after!
- Anonymous2 February 2012 at 23:47
That's a marvelous decision. I think you are being practical, protecting a shattered heart while preparing it to heal.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3 February 2012 at 08:55
Tell everyone you're going British :-) The idea of a Baby Shower before the baby is here, is actually associated with bad luck and we wouldn't dream of doing it (although I appreciate Amercian traditions make their way over here). Another weird Brit no-no is to not buy a cot or pram before the birth, but that's our traditions for you. In fact we don't actually have a specific 'party' for our babies, apart from a christening maybe. So please don't feel awkward my lovely :-)ReplyDelete
You just carry on doing what you damn well want to, and stuff anyones opinion. After Frosty is here, I think YOU need a party xxx
I know in some cultures they don't buy anything for the baby until after the baby is born. And, like feelingfertile mentioned, the British don't have showers :) My mom is British so my bridal and baby showers have been new experiences for her. (I had no idea it was because they were considered bad luck though!)ReplyDelete
I totally don't blame you for not wanting a shower. I would probably insist on doing the same thing if I was in your shoes. I considered doing it I had a first trimester miscarriage, but I caved. When my friend started insisting I start giving her input on when to have my shower, what kind of cake I wanted, theme, etc., I couldn't get her to understand that it was hard for me to think that far ahead, because I was terrified to think that far ahead.
I have a hard time looking at what little baby stuff we were given when I was pregnant with our first LO. We got some of Hubby's old baby stuff to use and my friend gave us a basket of gifts so we could open one each month when I was pregnant with #1 (I only opened one gift before I found out we lost #1). We'll be able to use everything for this baby, but I always have a strange feeling when I look at all the stuff we got when I was pregnant last time.
well in the Jewish faith we celebrate the birth of a child always after the birth. We have what is called a "La' Chiam" which basically means celebration. To celebrate the birth of a boy or a girl is always a marvellous occasion.ReplyDelete
What ever feels right for you that is the main thing!
I didn't know Camille was a girl until she was born. I figured I would be set for all things boy if we had another boy. I didn't buy ONE thing for a girl...oh how sad I am about that now. I didn't have a baby shower either. My plan was to have a "Meet and Greet" after the baby was born. That is not how it worked out in my world and so of course now I am sad, like I didn't get to celebrate Camille enough. For the next baby I wonder if I will have a baby shower just to celebrate. Celebrate the life that is currently. We don't love our children less because they died but at least you got to have One party for him. Sending love.ReplyDelete
I had a shower after my loss. I had a melt down at my shower and I had a magnificent, beautiful time at my shower. I was surrounded by people who knew and loved Mannie as I did.ReplyDelete
Do what you need to do. I am glad you won't short change yourself of all celebrations. I think Renel has some really interesting points to consider. Superstition is not your friend.
Welcome Home party sounds great. I can't wait to see how Momma holds up for this party... you will probably slip off for a nap...


text: My life keeps passing me by as more health concerns pile up. I know it'll never end, I only crave for days where it doesn't effect my tomorrow's at this stage lol I had been able to run and play with my side kick, enjoy a bonfire, clean & organize, but now – just getting out of bed takes more than I actually believe I am capable of pulling off UGH! Joys of being ill with end near, but expiration date missing. So guess it will be a Netflix and lick my wounds rest of this week unfortunately :-()


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This blog started life as the diary of a woman, who against all odds, finds herself expecting her first baby. Sadly, she went on to have two more miscarriages and is now working on re-creating her miracle.
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My name is stephanie. I have Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
I am also on heparin injections.
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I enjoyed reading your article, especially about what to say to someone when they are feeling down. I, too am on the roller coaster of infertility. My first IUI failed (We are using donor sperm) and I feel a sense of loss.
I don't have much faith in IUI's & was wondering if IVF is the way to go. Would love to keep in touch, if you would like.
Have just started following your blog, attracted by the similarity in their names 🙂
I just read your "Black Dog" post and I just want to say that deciding to stop ttc takes just as much courage as deciding to go ahead with treatment. At least when you ttc, there is some hope. When you "step off that ride" you have to finally confront your biggest fears, that you may actually never be a mum. And its a sad and lonely place. I feel your pain and secretly feel that I may be there soon.
Sending you a hug and hope you are feeling better since that post was written. Sorry I haven't yet managed to read anymore of your blog yet but hope to catch up soon.


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Death Cult Spy in Winterhaven
Ninaran arrived in Winterhaven two years ago, and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled huntress. Most people regarded her as quiet and uptight, but they appreciated the fresh game she sold on Market Days. She was also a proficient trapper, and often returned with live small game and birds. Little did the villagers know that she was a spy for the Death Cult. She met her end after she harrowed The Guardians of the Gate in an attempt to keep them away from the Shadowfell Rift.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2016
April Gallery Walk in Photos
Categories: Arts & Culture
It's too difficult to describe what's on exhibit at the galleries in a blog; the words just don't adequately express how beautiful and interesting the artwork is or how cool the gallery spaces are. So instead, I took a little stroll through the galleries and snapped a few photos, to give you a glimpse of what's on the walls (or stands, or floor). Hopefully you'll also get an idea of what the spaces are like (traditional and non-traditional, like a hair salon), because actually experiencing the art in a gallery is infinitely better than just seeing it online. So walk the Walk, it won't disappoint.
By Hand Gallery - "Birdz Returning" by Lois Barber
The Vault at Gallery Mortgage - Recent works by Shannon Zahnle, "Beyond the Signaling Theory: when preys fight back!" by Alyssa Noelle
Pictura - "The Playing Field" by Joe Johnson
Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center - "Pulse" by Allison Horner, "Wearable Objects & Miniature Sculptures" by Katrina Valuyeva, Spring Shows by Ivy Tech Fine Arts Students & Associate of Fine Arts Degree Capstone Students
The Venue Fine Art & Gifts - "Art & Soul of Bloomington" Juried Show
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center - "Uncharted Sensations" by Rafael Cronin
Gather Shoppe - "Imaginary Friends: Paper Mache Sculptrues" by Vanessa Monfreda
Royale Hair Parlor - Works by Courtney Sinclair
Gallery Walk also a great way to enjoy downtown Bloomington in spring. It's beautiful this time of year! New shows go up at the first of the month, and more info can be found at GalleryWalkBloomington.com


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I've never watched "the Ed Show". Is this how this guy acts with all of his guests? If so, what the heck is the purpose of going on if he's more interested in listening to his own voice than listening to his guests.....what a joke.
Daily Digest - August 8
- Misdisinformation
- Hunger hits Detroit's middle class (H/T Yashash)
- Peter Schiff on Health Care & Don't Put Words In My Mouth, (Video, H/T Spilldenmark)
- Max Keiser - On Criminal Banking Syndicates, Moral Hazard, (Video on page)
- Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University, Crisis, Economic and Environmental and others (FORATV Video)
- From Calculated Risk, Google Maps does foreclosures
- TrimTabs Unemployment (Video on page)
- Bankrupt: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Update: Week Of August 5
- Drowning
- The Octavia Solution (H/T DavidC, Video on page, Humor)
The main reason why central banks are generally not allowed to buy government debt in the primary market is that the central bank is supposed to buy assets at market prices (to protect its ability to re-sell them when it chooses to tighten monetary policy without depleting its capital and therefore its independence from government). Although the Fed does buy treasuries at auction, it does so only to roll over its existing holdings. So when the Fed buys a large proportion of a new treasury issue from the primary dealers very soon after the auction, it raises the question of how meaningful the auction process actually was in determining a fair market price for the bonds. And, as Chris Martenson notes, the apparently successful sale of a larger volume of treasuries to the private sector gives the impression that demand remains robust despite the massive increase in supply.
Hunger hits Detroit's middle class (H/T Yashash)
Food has long been an issue in this city without a major supermarket.
Peter Schiff on Health Care & Don't Put Words In My Mouth! (Video, H/T)
Max Keiser - On Criminal Banking Syndicates, Moral Hazard, (Video on page)
Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University, Crisis, Economic and Environmental and others (FORATV Video)
TrimTabs Unemployment (Video on page)
Bankrupt: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Update: Week Of August 5
Foreign holdings of USTs and Agencies increased by $23.5 billion monthly to $2,810 billion from $2,787 billion in the prior month. This is now less than 20% of the comparable increase in Securities Held Outright by the Federal Reserve, implying foreign purchasers are starting to fall far behind in their purchases of US securities relative to the Fed's monetization rate.
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Ya, I agree, I have only seen one other interview, I dont remember with who, but I do remember that he was a complete [email protected]!.
I don't know why anyone would agree to go on the show.....at least Schiff did his best to stick up for him self. I probably would have went off on him on TV and all....lord knows he deserves it.
Two more things I want to add to Singapore's healthcare, if you don't mind, so as to give a clearer picture:
(1) At the govt hospital level, there are three classes of wards.. and one can go to any based on their affordability:
(a) BASIC Subsidised (no air-con, no TV, 6 beds thus 6 patients in one room, cannot choose your MD to treat you)... cost very low... cost can be offset by the BASIC level healthcare plan you bought (may not completely offset cost - really depends on the plan you have bought...)
(b) MIDDLE (air-con, 4 beds in 1 room, has personal TV, can choose MD to treat you)... cost slightly higher... cost can be offset (maybe not totally though) by the healthcare plan you have bought...
(c) First-class (air-con, 1 bed in each room... no sharing of room)... cost expensive... foreigners go to this class... cost can be offset (maybe not totally though) by healthcare plan you have bought...
(2) Other than the healthcare plans one can buy using his/her CPF, one can also use part of his/her CPF to offset treatment costs that are approved by government. For eg, this year, the birthrate in Singapore is low and to encourage higher birthrate, the govt has approved the using of one's CPF for IVF (with certain $ limit though... and the govt further subsidized IVF treatments too, for approved cases, eg if you are under 40 years old)
I guess what I like is the all-facet healthcare plan involved: the government ensures the poorer individuals has the option of going to the subsdized ward with lesser amenities of course, yet there are also many different choices/options available for the individuals (can choose different healthcare plans... can choose the class of ward you want if you can afford & are willing to pay for it)
So, this is all I am going to say... I think this system has worked very well for Singaporeans... and I like it...
I came across this article from July 21st (Not sure if it was posted here..was on vacation)
A few excerpts (Bold highlight mine):
At issue is a report put out by Neil Barofsky, the inspector general for one of the Treasury's rescue programs, the so-called Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.
The report calculates that taxpayer support to the financial system is currently at $3 trillion -- while potential support could be as high as $23.7 trillion.
Responding to Barofsky's testimony, the Treasury argued that his estimates are inflated in a number of ways.
The inspector general's report estimates that a Treasury program to guarantee money market mutual funds gives taxpayers a $3.4 trillion exposure. However, the program is scheduled to expire in a few months, a prospect that could significantly reduce taxpayer exposure.
Is anyone familiar with this? Are all money market mutual funds currently protected and when will they not be? Thanks Greg
I just want to note that the guy who interviewed Schiff is not "Ed". I don't know his name, but I believe I've seen him on other financial shows.
It sure does seem like all the idiots are bullish. John Herrmann in the Trim Tabs video is the poster child of the idiot bulls. Even if I truly felt bullish on the markets, I would have sell everything just because I couldn't live with myself if I was on the same side of the trade as that guy.
"GET LONG AND GET LOUD!"....Idiots
Hi Davos!
Thanks for the "Misdisinformation" link! I'd seen a couple of those other stories trashing Chris's rep and recent article about the Fed purchasing 7-year Treasury Notes, apparently without having a whole lot of insight into who they were trashing, but not letting that stop them from doing so anyway. So I was glad to see the article you linked in here, that does pull back the reigns on that a little bit.
Thanks Davos, a much neede comedic moment at a time of disappointment and despair.
Pinecarr - there were more than a few bloggers out there that conflated my own words with what Tyler Durdan said, then cast aspersions on the whole lot. I fully stand behind what I wrote and the interpretations I drew.
In one case I posted a comment on one of those sites and much to that blogger's credit, he chose to feature my response which I think displays uncommonly good style.
Late Thursday evening I pennned a piece which responded to a post at the blog Zero Hedge which had originally been written and posted at the blog of blogger Chris Martenson.The piece by Mr Martenson discussed the most recent 7 year note auction and the subsequent Open Market Desk purchase of nearly $ 5 billion of those bonds while the ink han not yest dried on that bond.
Mr Martenson posted a response to my post in the comments section of that post. It is well written and I think that more eyes will have a chance to read his thoughts here rather than in the comments section.
Here is his response in its entirety:
Hello, Chris Martenson here.
Just wanted to say that while I applaud the interest in this subject, and I am in awe of the knowledge on display here, I believe that some of my words and intent have been taken out of context or misinterpreted.
1) My only point in raising the specific 7-year CUSIP purchase by the Fed last week was in the context of the troubled 5-year auction being followed by a miraculous 7-year auction that now appears less-than-miraculous due to that fact that the fed took 47% of the Primary Dealer take off their hands a few days later. Yes, that's a dot-connection that seems entirely relevant to me not because it reveals a greater degree of manipulation (the $1.25 trillion MBS target seems a tad larger to me…) but because it possibly reveals that there's rebellion brewing in the Treasury auction world. While this may be over-reaching, it could also be legitimate spoor to be read as we try and illuminate some of the path before us. I was not, repeat not, making any overt claims about the extent of monetization in my post, just that one odd coincidence concerning the 7-year auction. I do collect and have all the base data for all the auctions and I track them closely and the Fed is very much on track with what it said it was going to do so there's not much of genuine interest there for me yet. But stepping in to assure a "good appearance" at a critical auction. I consider that quite interesting and newsworthy.
2) My comment about "A more honest and open approach…" for the Fed to pursue, as my long-time readers will attest, was not a comment about what is legally permissible by the 1913 FR Act (yes, I've read the whole thing) or normal operating procedure (yes, I know how the Fed & Treasury operate) but rather just another statement about another way that complexity obscures our official monetary and fiscal actions. I regularly opine that we would be better off by being more straightforward in our official reporting and actions. I honestly didn't know that this piece, out of the thousands that I have written, would catch a bit of internet-lightening and so I wrote a quick piece with my usual audience in mind. In retrospect I wish I would have framed that sentence a bit more because it is now being bandied about as proof that I don't know how the Fed actually operates and, therefore, the rest of the piece (and maybe more!) is bunk as well. Ah well, such is life on the intertubes.
So that's it, I think it smells that the 7-year auction seemingly went so well the day after the 5-year fiasco and then days later we find out that the Fed bought nearly half of the total load carried by the Primary dealers.
Perhaps it's just a quirk in the largest bond auction week in history, or perhaps it portends a dangerous shift in Treasury appetite and is a sign that the greatest bubble of them all (Treasuries) has a small tear developing at the edge. I will continue to track the edges of this fascinating story because I personally don't want to be in the position of someday reading about it above the fold in the NYT with everybody else.
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Hi Chris, hi Davos-
Thanks for your responses. Yes, I guess I was a little taken aback by the attacks. I did see, later, that you'd posted a response at those sites, Chris, and was glad to see that. And I also thought it was classy that the one blogger respectfully acknowledged and included your response.
I guess I had taken for granted how those of us here know about your scientific background, and how insistent you are that analyses have a sound factual basis. We also know that when you express beliefs and opinions, you take great care to make sure they are clearly labeled as such. So I have to admit it was somewhat startling to me to see other bloggers shoot from the hip and treat you disrespectfully on those points, without taking the time to get to know more about the credibility of the source (you) that they were dissing first. It was obvious they did not have the same background knowledge about you that we here have!
That leads me to think: maybe these are the kind of natural "growing pains" that we can expect with you getting introduced to a much larger audience. The other difference is that this new audience is getting introduced to you in a different way than those of us here, who were attracted to your message and the insights, and came looking for it on our own. That said, I do think that your logical, level-headed, and civil responses to these people, on the blogs where they were discounting you, went a long way towards countering their initial reactions, and of "introducing them" to the Chris we all know and respect so much!


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The story of Noah's Ark
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Read the story of Noah in a toddler's Bible. (One of our favorite children's Bibles. It also comes in a toddler version which I'm sure is great too!)
Reinforce Bible story through music.
Soon after breakfast
Sing "Who Built the Ark?" and encourage child to follow along with hand motions.
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To recognize the capital letter "A"
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Write the letter A on several index cards. Put cards in various places throughout the house. As child finds the cards exclaim, "Wow! You found the letter A!" Point to A and say "A" while asking child to repeat.
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Towards the end of the week, put A and B index cards side by side. Say, "Give Mommy A!"
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Remind your child that God put two of each kind of animal on the ark. Get a box and pretend it is a boat. Gather your child's stuffed animals and allow your child to put them on the boat while counting, "one, two, one two, etc." You can also sing the following song sung to "The Ants Go Marching" (one of Addison's favorites!):
The animals went in two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The animals went in two by two, hurrah, hurrah,
The lion, hippo, rhino too
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Play time with a purpose
To learn through play
Set up an inflatable pool or water table outside. Let your child play with a boat as you remind him/her of the story of Noah. Talk about Noah's boat and all the animals that God put on it. If you have animals that can get wet, let your toddler put them on the boat and practice the various animal noises. Talk about how much God loves us and how he takes care of us just like he cared for Noah, the animals, and his family.
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Note: On a cold or rainy day, these activities can be done in a bathtub.
Encourage your toddler to explore the opposites wet and dry. Show examples of each as you have him/her repeat "wet and dry."
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To learn to recognize Mommy's voice and obey what she says
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Tell your toddler that Noah listened to God and obeyed by building a big boat. Play "Listen to Mommy and Obey" – Say, "Look at Mommy. Listen to Mommy and obey. RUN!!" Then both of you run. Say, "Listen to Mommy and obey. STOP!" Continue this game by having your child do various tasks such as, crawl, walk backwards, get a certain toy, etc.
To express oneself creatively while interacting with water
With careful supervision, allow your toddler an opportunity to watercolor a rainbow. Talk about the different colors and God's promise to us.
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October 25 2007 at 02:04PM
By Angela Quintal
Justice director-general Menzi Simelane dropped a bombshell in Parliament on Wednesday, saying almost 70 percent of cases in the country's lower courts were removed from the court roll without proceeding to trial for a variety of reasons.
At the end of March 2007, a total of 1 055 971 cases were enrolled in the country's magistrate's courts, of which 720 354 (68.2 percent) were withdrawn, he told the National Assembly's justice committee.
These included cases withdrawn, transferred and struck from the roll and warrants issued due to failure of accused to attend court sessions.
"There's a problem in the system, you can't have almost two-thirds of cases withdrawn" Simelane told MPs, adding that reasons for this state of affairs formed part of a wide-ranging review of the criminal justice system.
He was briefing the committee on the department's annual report, in which the performance of the courts again came under the spotlight.
Sometimes the withdrawals related to insufficient evidence and there being no prospects for a successful conviction, or because it was a first appearance and the matter was postponed for further investigation, Simelane said.
This also led to several people suing for wrongful arrest.
Committee chair ANC MP Yunus Carrim and ACDP MP Steve Swart asked for a detailed breakdown, so that the committee could understand.
"It's of great concern to us that such a high number are removed from the roll. How many of these cases are re-enrolled," Swart asked.
DA MP Tertius Delport said his dilemma was that it was the department of safety and security that should explain why cases were not ready for trial because of shoddy police work or because witness statements were missing, and not its justice counterpart.
"You can speak to the general public about the disillusionment, about how matters reported to the police are being dealt with. (But) We are now going to climb into the department of justice, because the real culprit is not before us."
ANC MP Imam Gassan Solomon said it was a "very old problem" and that a co-ordinated plan was supposed to have been put in place in 2002 to deal with the issue.
Carrim said if necessary the committee could hold a joint meeting with its safety and security counterpart and call the relevant directors-general before it.
Meanwhile, Carrim said in a statement that the committee had also noted reports in the media about the loss of files in the Johannesburg High Court.
"The committee recognises that this problem exists in other courts as well.
There are many causes of this, and the problem will not be resolved immediately. But there has to be definable progress. The committee is committed to seeing this happen," he said.
Referring to an article in the Star which highlighted the problems in the Johannesburg High Court, he said the department of justice had agreed to act on the matter immediately.
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Perhaps one of the biggest influences on the band is Johnny Cash, himself seen by many as a punk in his own way. So, fittingly, the B-side to this single is a frenetic cover of his classic 'Folsom Prison Blues'. As fate would have it, when the band were performing a show in Nashville, former Johnny Cash bassist Dave Roe (now in The Tennessee Three) was in the audience. He was also impressed and spoke with the band about arranging a jam session. So when the album arrives, look out for the song 'Bringing Back The Blues' which features Roe on double bass.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — The past is a foreign country to Abdul Wasi Hamdard, one where they did things differently and he was an artist full of promise.
On the face of it, that past was hardly to be envied: he fled the modern-art-hating Taliban in 1996 and joined a few million of his fellow Afghans as a refugee in Pakistan, separated from his family. He lived alone in a small room scarcely bigger than his bed, with a window and an easel.
"I painted from 9 p.m. until dawn every day," he says. "I was very happy then."
The result was a remarkable output: 10,000 canvases over the ensuing years, mostly oils but also watercolors, establishing himself as one of Afghanistan's most successful young artists.
When the Taliban fell in late 2001, Mr. Hamdard, then in his late 30s, returned, and Kabul's galleries snapped up his paintings. By then, few Afghans could afford them, but the capital was full of foreigners passing through for whom prices as low as $100 a canvas (ranging into the low thousands for larger pieces) were a steal for fine art.
"You can find one or two of my paintings in every corner of the world," he says.
The Norwegian and Indian Embassies were among those that held showings; for a time, the American Embassy even had a small gallery inside its compound, with Hamdards as a staple offering.Continue reading the main story
There is a photograph of him from the early part of the decade, vital and cheery in front of his work. He was often invited to art events, nearly always at embassies. His friend Karim Khosravi, a businessman and art lover, started the Bamiyan Gallery on Chicken Street and did well from his 30 percent commission on Mr. Hamdard's paintings. A Swedish woman helped start a Web site featuring his work.
The money poured in steadily — not riches (his most expensive painting to date, "Wedding," sold for $6,500), but in the Afghan economy, it was plenty, at least at first.
He moved into a large house with his seven brothers; none of them artists or professionals, they were taxi drivers and restaurant workers, government workers, shop clerks — people whose monthly salaries were often less than even an inexpensive Hamdard. He supported the entire family, and though he did not marry, his brothers did, until soon the house had 30 people including all the wives and children.
Mr. Hamdard stopped painting at home; it was just too crowded, he says. Yet he was honor- and culture-bound to remain with his brothers. According to friends, two of his family members suffered from mental illness; his mother had a stroke and was paralyzed. Their house collapsed one day, and he had to rebuild it, the expense devastating his savings.
He won't talk much about it, other than to say: "If I had a studio and peace, I could do happy paintings. But I have a lot of problems."
More recent photographs would show a man who has aged suddenly, pale and tired-looking, his dark hair receding rapidly.
He had long been a painter who worked in many genres, though chiefly expressionist oils with a strong sense of Afghan place, often done with a palette knife instead of brush. Later, his output became more abstract expressionist, twisted and dark.
"I first met Hamdard in Islamabad," said Hedayat Amin Arsala, the senior minister in President Hamid Karzai's government and his former vice president. "I sensed some vulnerability in him, very tormented somehow." Mr. Arsala was a patron for several Afghan artists, including Mr. Hamdard, and has followed his career since; he is one of the few Afghans who own the artist's work.
"He reminds me a lot of the painter in 'La Bohème,' " Mr. Arsala said. Like Marcello, Mr. Hamdard has never married, though he will not say why exactly. For years, his brothers tried to arrange a match, but he spurned all offers. "I could never find a woman who understood me," he says.
Many of what Mr. Hamdard considers his best paintings currently reside in the closet of a guesthouse run by a friend. They include "Brothers" and "The Fundamentalist," and what Mr. Hamdard says he calls his best work, a painting he originally called "Twenty Years of War." The war went on, the painting never sold, and he renamed it "Thirty Years of War."
And as the war went on, things changed in Kabul. A number of high-profile Taliban attacks, including against embassies and other installations housing foreigners, led to greater security restrictions. Westerners no longer went so freely to places like Chicken Street. The Swedish woman left town, and the Web site stagnated. The American Embassy closed its in-house gallery.
Aggravating that trend, the numbers of foreigners began to decline with the approach of the deadline for a NATO withdrawal in 2014.
"This was a perfect opportunity for foreigners to be exposed to Afghan artists, an opportunity for both sides," Mr. Arsala said. "But now they're totally apart."
The art business, which depended so heavily on the foreign community, declined markedly. At the gallery, Mr. Khosravi tried to persuade Mr. Hamdard to lower his prices because months were going by without a sale; he refused. He did not care, he says: "We have seen many bad days in this war, so it won't bother me if we don't sell."
Every sale occasioned regret, anyway. "It's like you say goodbye to a friend forever," he says.
For a while, he responded to the sagging market by cranking out the sort of clichéd Afghan painting that has long been a staple of the tourist trade here — the buzkashi matches, Afghan horsemen chasing a goat carcass as a polo puck; tritely colorful marketplaces sans squalor; endless painted knockoffs of the Steve McCurry photograph of the green-eyed Afghan refugee girl. Mr. Hamdard's most recent work looks painfully like that of so many paint-by-number Afghan artists.
Then one day two years ago, Mr. Hamdard just put aside his paints and stopped entirely. For all his relative success, he says, he felt like a failure in his own country. "How would you feel if your own people don't admire your work?" he said. "I know how van Gogh felt: nobody admired his painting when he was alive. Now it is like I am cutting off both of my ears."
Since Mr. Hamdard had sold mostly to foreigners, who were usually just passing through, he was little known and recognized in his own country, said Mr. Khosravi, who now manages to keep his Bamiyan Gallery open only by subsidizing it with a travel agency business. "His work has gone to the four winds, that's the problem," he said. "In Afghanistan, people don't care about art."
Mr. Hamdard's brothers pleaded with him to go back to it, but he took a job at Kabul University, teaching drawing to undergraduates. It pays $140 a month.
"That's the problem with my brothers: I know why they encourage me to paint — they want the money," he says. "I want them to admire my art. If they ever once talked to me about art the way you have, I might change my mind."
Abdul Wasi Hamdard is no longer a young artist. He does not want his precise age published, but says he is older than he looks. Perhaps not. About his decision not to paint, he answers like this: "Say you have a soldier, and you ask him, 'Do you know how to fight?' And he says yes. Then you ask, 'So do you mind it when you don't?' "Continue reading the main story


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I am hoping that Fancy can come home tomorrow! She has been entered in three MI shows where there is a major every day. Guess what Fancy needs to complete her Championship? Yup, just one major would do it. She just has to win one day out of three…..I haven't heard how the weekend has gone so far, so I am on pins and needles to find out!
I still know of a boy puppy….VERY intelligent and easy to train! What a sweet lover! Seriously, I showed him how to go up and down the stairs just ONE time and he's been trouping up and down them most happily ever since. If you have ever worked with a puppy on stairs, you know how special this is!
One very active little guy and a poem that describes some of the challenges of puppy photography:
How to Photograph a Puppy
Remove film from box and load camera.
Remove film box from puppy's mouth and throw in trash.
Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds from muzzle.
Choose a suitable background for photo.
Mount camera on tripod and focus.Find puppy and take dirty sock from mouth.
Place puppy in pre-focused spot and return to camera.
Forget about spot and crawl after puppy on knees.
Focus with one hand and fend off puppy with other hand.
Get tissue and clean nose print from lens.
Put cat outside and dab peroxide on your puppy's scratched nose.
Put magazines back on coffee table.
Try to get puppy's attention by squeaking toy over your head.
Replace your glasses and check camera for damage.
Jump up in time to pick up puppy and say, "No, outside! No, outside!"
Clean up mess.
Sit back in chair with lemonade (preferably spiked) and resolve to teach puppy "SIT" and "STAY" the first thing in the morning.
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I don't know what makes me happier, real flowers or fabric flowers. Today I will be showing you how I made a leather cuff with dyed fabric flowers on it. Did I mention the fabric flowers were tie-dyed with my favorite shade of pink? I am really enjoying showing everyone the different ways you can bring tie dye into your life aside from the traditional T-Shirt. With today's craft I wanted to combine an edgy style with a little shabby chic. Let's get started!
You will need:
*Tulip 5 Color Tie-Dye Kit : (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet)
*Terry Cloth...White works best.
*Strip of Leather
*X-Acto Knife
*Snap Fasteners
*Aleene's Max Tacky Adhesive Glue
*Strip of Leather
*X-Acto Knife
*Snap Fasteners
*Aleene's Max Tacky Adhesive Glue
*Lot's of LOVE
I am also using TULIP fabric spray to add that final touch to my fabric flower leather cuff.
If you have never used snap fasteners before these are the tools and materials that will come in the pack. If you are worried that you will put the wrong snaps together there is a diagram enclosed in the package. Just to make sure I did it right, I practiced on a piece of fabric. Thank goodness I did, hehe.
To start I wrapped the leather strip around my wrist to have an idea where I want my snaps to go. I used a pencil to make a little dot. Carefully poke the knife through the leather. Go slow or you will make a larger slit than you would like. I wonder how I know this! You can get your leather from a fabric store or you can get pre cut pieces from Hobby Lobby.
I wanted to show you a picture of what snaps went together. It's a little hard to see but the package has a good description for you. These two are on the same side of leather strip.
These two are on the other end of leather strip.
Once you are done this is how your cuff will look!
There is something about leather that makes me extremely happy. Maybe the smell is what I like!
I used a terry cloth for my flowers. I got a pack of tie dye but only used the red for this project. I emptied the red powder out of the bottle and only put a little back in. By thinning it out I can create nice shades of pink. The reason I like the terry cloth is because the edges can be frayed.
Cut your cloth into strips.
I also splattered a little bit of blue on top to make the fabric look old and used. What I love about this project is the fact that you can create any shade for your flowers. I think I might do a rainbow one next!
1. Start by putting a dot of Aleene's max tacky adhesive glue down on the leather strip. Gently place the end of the strip down on the glue.
2. Start twisting the fabric with your fingers while you glue down the fabric. You want to go in a circular pattern wrapping around the center until you get to the end of fabric strip.
3. This is what your fabric flower should look like in the end. When I tie-dyed my fabric i left the edges white so the fabric would have multiple colors.
After you are done with your first flower move on to the next one. You can place them anywhere you want, which makes it fun.
When you are done spray a little glittered spray paint on top of the entire cuff. Let it dry.
It's starting to look gorgeous!
When the spray dries it will look like a light shimmer on the leather.P.S. The other night I sprayed this in my hair, let me tell you it was fabulous!
I had so much fun creating this unique leather cuff and I know you will too. Now I need to find a place to where this baby. I already have my next one started, don't worry I will share with you when I am done. The great thing about this is it's affordable and you can create one for each holiday.
Big hugs from my tie-dyed flowers to yours!
Big hugs from my tie-dyed flowers to yours!
Which color would you do yours?
*Find more of my DIY decor at JADERBOMB.COM*
Oh and check out my other posts for iLoveToCreate below!


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The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a measles warning for passengers on an international flight to Melbourne.
This concerns the Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne AirAsia flight D7241 arriving at Tullamarine on Wednesday at 9.30am.
An Australian man in his 40s was unwell on the flight and was taken straight to hospital where the illness was diagnosed.
"We are working with airline officials to identify and contact passengers who shared the international flight to Melbourne," Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton said.
"People who were at Melbourne airport last Wednesday, particularly around the international baggage collection area, who develop illness over the next week should alert their doctor or hospital emergency department."
Symptoms of measles typically include common cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough and red eyes.
This is then followed by a fever and rash.
"The characteristic measles rash usually begins three to seven days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body," Dr Sutton said.
"Anyone developing symptoms is advised to ring ahead to their general practitioner or hospital first and tell them that they have measles so that appropriate steps can be taken to avoid contact with other patients."


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A list of the good stuff that I would like to take away from 2015 :)
Better late than never!
1. Started studying Psychology!
For the first time I can say that I finished this year on a very good note and achieved really great results. I enjoyed most of my modules this year and found the content very interesting. There were a few ups and downs along the way, but in the end I am happy with the way that this year went.
2. Became a Peer Helper and got involved on campus
3. Got my driver's licence!
Passing my driver's test in July 2015 changed my life for the better. It made life much easier for me and my family and allowed me to have more independence.
4. Great conversations with my mentor.
My mentor is an amazing woman. I have mentioned her here and there in a few of my posts in the past. I am truly grateful for her continued support and encouragement of the past year. We have a monthly Skype session and she always makes an effort to fit me into her busy schedule.
5. Met interesting new people and made a few great friends.
6. Started facilitating at Revive and became part of the team.
7. Started working at a bookstore.
My very first formal part-time employment.
Looking forward to what this year has to offer!


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Don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes access, along with in-depth interviews, as these determined warriors, both making their second "24/7" appearance, prepare for the first mega-fight of 2009. A hero in his native Philippines, the 30-year-old Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) is regarded by most boxing observers as the sport's unofficial pound-for-pound king. Demonstrating knockout power in five weight classes, his recent victory over his boxing idol, ring legend Oscar de la Hoya, was cause for national celebration in his homeland. Amid growing worldwide celebrity, he returns to the 140-pound division to take on the hard-hitting Hatton.
Hailing from the streets of Manchester, England, Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) has a tenacious fighting style and a devout following. The 30-year-old suffered his only professional loss in December 2007 when he battled future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a welterweight. Now back in the junior welterweight ranks, he wants to prove himself the most formidable fighter in the division.
Storylines for this fast-paced series will include the interaction between Pacquiao and his trusted trainer and friend Freddie Roach, as well as the fascinating alliance of Hatton and outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.


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New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has wasted little time in the transfer market this summer, as he looks to transform the Old Trafford line-up. We pick out the final three signings, that will complete his new look United team.
Manchester United Transfer News: 3 players to complete new Van Gaal era
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The World's Smartest Backpack Charges All Your Mobile Devices At Onceby Rebecca West
If you travel for work and airports have become like a second home, you know how difficult it can be at times to find an available outlet for charging mobile devices like cellphones, tablets and laptops. A new product coming out called the AMPL SmartBag is getting ready to change all that. This handy backpack will soon be the only charging station and storage compartment you'll ever need when when you're on the go.
New GPS Technology Provides Delivery Drones Pinpoint Accuracyby Julia Bobak
Despite what appears to be a number of potential stumbling blocks, Amazon and other companies seem determined to take advantage of drone technology for rapid parcel delivery. Researchers in Austin, Texas have just done them a big favour by developing a low-cost global positioning system (GPS) that can reduce localization errors over 100 fold – from the size of a Volkswagen to the size of a nickel.
Apple Pay & Apple Watch, Digital Symbiotics At Workby Ron Callari
Remember that old Chicago musical refrain: "Does anyone really know what time it is . . . does anyone really care?" Probably more so, now that Apple Watch and Apple Pay are here and are about to change how we make merchant transactions. How much easier could life be now that your Apple Watch can also pay for your purchases.
Amazing Wearable Tech: Bracelet Turns Skin Into Touch Screenby M Dee Dubroff
With the new Cicret bracelet, your arm can actually double as a smartphone! Via your own skin you can catch up on emails and play your favorite games among other things. Read on for more on this amazing innovation.
Free Apps Like Smart Dresser Help People Coordinate Outfitsby Rebecca West
Can't make up your mind what to wear each day? You're not alone. Free apps coming out like the Smart Dresser app is about to make getting dressed quick and easy. Developed for individuals with autism, anyone who has trouble coordinating outfits can use it. All you need is a Smartphone and this free app.
Smartphones Can Be Your Early Warning System For Earthquakesby Julia Bobak
Having a large network of distributed seismometers is the best method of potentially lifesaving early earthquake detection; however, it is prohibitively expensive to install and maintain such a network in many countries particularly those in the developing world. Now researchers have shown that the global position system (GPS) feature of smartphones – a sensor network we're all carrying around anyway – can also act as an early earthquake warning system.
SnapCam Is Your Wearable HD Camera And Video Recorderby Josiah Motley
SnapCam boots in under a second and allows users to start snapping those unexpected moments almost instantly. It's the latest contender in the wearable HD camera market. The camera, which can be powered up in .1 seconds with a simple swipe, can take 8 megapixel photos and record footage in 720p. While not as rugged as something like a GoPro, the SnapCam is water and drop resistant thanks to its aluminum housing.
EmoFix Is A Bluetooth Selfie Remote For Android and iOSby Josiah Motley
Selfies are so hot right now. Thanks to narcissism, an entirely new market has formed around the self photo craze. Remote shutter devices, selfie sticks, and even selfie brushes (just...why?) are must have accessories right now for all of your Instagramming needs. EmoFix is the latest competitor to the market with their remote shutter device for Android and iOS.
Grass iPhones: A Green Trend In More Ways Than Oneby M Dee Dubroff
The use of natural products in the creation of mobile phones as well as other wearable gadgets is an emerging trend in fashionable electronics. Read all about the latest iPhone from Design Works that is made entirely of grass!
10 Best Wearable Tracking Devices To Keep Kids Safeby Amber Leventry
Have you ever thought about a tracking device for your kids? When it comes to crowded events, theme parks, or simply giving our children the independence to venture out in the world alone, wearable technology with GPS tracking capabilities may prove to be a compelling tool to help protect our children. It gives children the freedom to roam and parents the security of knowing where they are roaming. If you are considering a wearable device for your family, here are 10 of the best child tracking devices on the market
Stream & Drive With Netflix Watch & Google Self-Driving Carsby Ron Callari
On the eve of the Apple Watch going into preorders April 10th, starting as early as 3:01 a.m. ET -- not to be outdone -- Netflix released some surprising news regarding its own timepiece. With an appropriate dose of tongue-and-cheek, in an advance promo, the Netflix Watch is said to be coming soon, providing gadget-lovers the world-over to "experience total freedom."
Emtec DUO Flash Drives Mix USB Type-C, Type-A Connectorsby Rey M.L.
Reversible Type-C USB ports are increasingly showing up on new devices – the neo-MacBook, for one – and Emtec's double-headed thumb drive is here to take advantage, all while remaining compatible with older gadgets.
No Cell Service? Stay Connected No Matter What With GoTennaby Rebecca West
Tired of losing cell signals or incurring roaming charges? All of that's about to become a thing of the past with the upcoming goTenna, a pocket-size device for picking up and bouncing signals via VHF radio waves from IOS and Android devices.
Fujitsu's Lifebook GH77/T Is Half Tablet, Half Desktop PCby Rey M.L.
While its 15.6" touchscreen makes it large for a tablet, Fujitsu's latest Lifebook uses its matching oversized dock, plus some top-secret wireless technology, to attain desktop-class performance. Too bad about the battery life, though.
The Davek Alert Umbrella: Innovative Help for The Wet and Forgetfulby M Dee Dubroff
Losing an umbrella is a fact of life that all of us have experenced at one time or another in our busy lives. Read on for more about how you can make sure you never leave another umbrella behind again!


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A guy gets more than he bargained for after entering into an affair with the wife of an investment banker. Soon, a suspicious death and ...
Country: USA
Actor: Nick Jonas, Kiki Harris, David Sherrill, Graham Rogers, Paul Sorvino, John Driskell Hopkins, Marc Macaulay, Isabel Lucas, Dermot Mulroney, Jay Potter, Kevin L. Johnson, Leon Pridgen, Kandyse McClure, Ross Gallo
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text: I asked this question late last night about how I can get the latest PHP, MySQL, and phpmyadmin on my 32bit installation of CentOS 5.8. I was able to get PHP and MySQL back up and running successfully. I was unable to get phpmyadmin3 working, but phpmyadmin2 is still running like a champ. That's another can of worms. However, during the process, my pure-ftpd was removed. I reinstalled it after the new PHP and MySQL were installed by running: Code: yum install pure-ftpd chkconfig --levels 235 pure-ftpd on /etc/init.d/pure-ftpd start However, now I am getting authentication errors. My ispconfig3 database still exists and my ftp users are still in the proper db table for ispconfig3. Code: Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message... Response: 220---------- Welcome to Pure-FTPd [privsep] [TLS] ---------- Response: 220-You are user number 1 of 50 allowed. Response: 220-Local time is now 12:29. Server port: 21. Response: 220-This is a private system - No anonymous login Response: 220-IPv6 connections are also welcome on this server. Response: 220 You will be disconnected after 15 minutes of inactivity. Command: USER test_ftp Response: 331 User test_ftp OK. Password required Command: PASS ******** Response: 530 Login authentication failed Error: Critical error Error: Could not connect to server Log file shows this message: Code: [ERROR] The SQL server seems to be down [Host '127.0.0.1' is not allowed to connect to this MySQL server] To actually formulate a question, How can I fix this authentication issue?


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Contentment::Form::Widget::TabularChoice - A list of options in tabular form
my $template = <<'END_OF_TEMPLATE';
[% form.start %]
[% form.widgets.choices.render %]
[% form.end %]
my $form = Contentment::Form->define({
# ...
widgets => {
choices => {
name => 'choices',
class => 'TabularChoice',
heading => [ '', qw( Title Description ) ],
options => [
[ 'first_value' => 'First Value', 'It is the first value!' ],
[ 'second_value' => 'Second Value','And the second one.' ],
[ 'third_value' => 'Third Value', 'And a third.' ],
# ...
This widget provides a table of choices in your form. Each row will contain a checkbox or a radio button and zero or more columns of additional information. This control provides a validator that makes sure that the options given are match the widget configuration.
render() method is the preferred way to rendering this control.
The widget constructor accepts the following options:
- name (required)
This is the name of the control.
- options (must be present unless "options_sub" is present)
Either this parameter or "options_sub" must be given for every tabular choice control.
This option should be given as an array of row arrays. Each row array's first element is the value that the button on that row should have when checked. (I.e., the first column is the value regardless of the setting of "button_column".) The rest of the elements are the values that should be shown in the other columns of the table. Each row array should have the same length.
- options_sub (must be present unless "options" is present)
Either this parameter or "options" must be given for every tabular choice control.
This option should be given as a string naming the fully-qualified name of a function that the control may call to fetch the options. The return value of the subroutine should return an array of row arrays as described under the "options" parameter.
The subroutine will be passed no parameters. This may change in the future, but I can't think what would be feasible/useful to pass at both render and validation time.
- required (optional, defaults to "0")
This is a boolean option that decides if the user must make a selection on this control.
Normally, with radio buttons once an option is selected, it cannot be deselected. Therefore, if you set the "multiple" to false, but want a user to be able to choose an undefined value, you may add an option with value "".
This means that you cannot specify the empty string as a proper value for your form.
- multiple (optional, defaults to "1")
This option is a boolean that decides whether or not the buttons should be checkboxes or radio buttons. With a true value, checkboxes are used. With a false value, radio buttons are used.
This specifies which column should be used to hold the button. The first column is "0".
You may use negative numbers to place the control column based upon the position of the last column. That is, "-1" is the last column, "-2" is the next to last column, etc.
- heading (optional)
This specifies the headings to give each column of the table. If this option is not given, there will be no headings.
The option should be given as a reference to an array. The first index, "0", of the headings is always the heading for the button column, regardless of the setting for "button_column". This array must have the same number of elements as each index of the "options" array or results of the method called as the "option_sub" option.
The validation for this control works as follows:
If the "required" option is set to true, then something must be set. If nothing is set, an error occurs.
If the "multiple" option is set to to false, then no more than one option may be set. If multiple options are set, an error occurs.
For every option checked with the form, the value of that option must exist in the list of values in the "options" setting or must exist in the list returned by "options_sub".
If validation passes all of these tests, then a value named according to the "name" option will be added to the results. If "multiple" is set, this option will be an array reference containing zero or more elements. If "multiple" is not set, it will be a scalar or
undef. Obviously, if "required" is set, then the array reference would contain one or more elements and the scalar couldn't be
Any query parameter set to an empty string will be considered as unset. This allows for controls with "multiple" set to false and "required" set to false to be deselected if an option with an empty string value is supplied. This also means that the empty string is ignored as an option value.
Andrew Sterling Hanenkamp, <email@example.com>
Copyright 2005 Andrew Sterling Hanenkamp <firstname.lastname@example.com>. All Rights Reserved.
This module is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself. See perlartistic.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.