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My petition on the White House petition site to acknowledge those of unbelief as deserving of equal treatment in Am... has reached a blistering thirty-nine signatures.
I need someone to post it to Twitter. (I have no account there.) It needs 150 before it becomes visible on the Website, and 25,000 by January 10 before the Administration will acknowledge it.
I have had religious friends post it to their Facebook walls (I have no Facebook account either), but no atheists. Most of the signatures come from high-IQ societies.
Come on, sign it and pass it along. You know you want to. - James.
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Kewl! Thanks.
One person from Intertel (a high IQ group) bristled at the term "nones" in the petition.
I don't particularly care for it either (I prefer "don't cares"), however, since the popular press has picked up on that term, I included it in the petition.
When the petition reaches 150 signatures, it becomes visible in the "new petitions" list and is searchable on the White House site. If it reaches 25,000 before January 10, President Obama promises to address petitions with that many signatures.
(Another reason to sign it: it will bump down all the secession petitions.)
First, I dashed off to your petition site and signed it.
Second, that visit's being my first, I signed a few more petitions.
Third, I wrote a petition for a national initiative and referendum amendment to the US Constitution. It's at http://wh.gov/REvY so I hope you will click to go there and sign it. Key words: citizen sovereignty.
PS. Those secession petitions gave me a chuckle. Did you see the cartoon suggesting a petition that we expel Texas?
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Part of series: AV031 Arrow Variation 031 – Flared Arrows Around Circle
Series Keywords: circle with arrows out, outward-pointing arrows, flow-from chart, objects flowing out
These arrows around a circle are a nice departure from the typical standard arrows that are usually used to show movement from the central circle. They look much more custom. There are variations from two to eight arrows around circles for your use. This series is similar to AV044, which uses polygons in the center. Notice that the titles for each play on the shapes of the circle and polygon: well-rounded and multifaceted. It may seem like a small distinction, but any time you can match the visual with the words, you're strengthening your message.
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text: On Apr 10, 2012, at 7:58 AM, Owen DeLong wrote: > > On Apr 10, 2012, at 7:24 AM, Tim Eberhard wrote: > >> I find it humorous that you think J/SRX junos isn't real junos. >> >> So what makes it not real junos? The fact it has a flowd process? Lets >> technically talk about this for a moment. >> > > The fact that you can't put it into flow mode. s/flow/packet/ (oops, wasn't awake yet) > >> Realistically one of the only differences between "flow based junos" >> and the legacy "packet based junos" is the flowd process. Which can be >> easily bypassed by issuing a couple of configuration commands. So what >> exactly makes this platform/code so horrible and not "real" junos? > > Actually, not. Try again. It can be partially bypassed. There are real and > serious differences in how forwarding works in flow-based JunOS and > how it behaves under many circumstances. > >> If anything to me it's a better platform to deploy and learn on. It's >> more flexible as it comes with more advanced flow based features but >> they are optional. There are certain limitations as mentioned >> previously around the switching and class of service however these >> same feature limitations were also in the "real" junos low end >> devices. > > They aren't entirely optional and that is the problem. You can't actually > completely bypass them and they do sometimes get in the way. > >> If there are other differences that I am unaware of then by all means >> feel free to educate me. I am well aware that branch devices don't >> have the capabilities of the MX/M series in regards to ATM and other >> such specific platforms, but you called this "not real junos". So lets >> keep any responses limited to that aspect. > > I believe that the flow-based routing goes quite a bit deeper than > just having a flowd. It causes a number of problems with tunnel > recursion among other things. > > Sure, if you want a firewall, flow-based JunOS is a pretty nice set of > firewall features. However, if you just want to forward packets, it can > really suck to have to work around it's flow-based "features". > > Owen > >> >> -Tim Eberhard >> >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:33 PM, Owen DeLong <owen at delong.com> wrote: >> >>> If you want real JunOS, avoid SRX or J series at all costs. >>> >>>> Juniper do have a bunch more lines, but those are the most common >>>> (there's also the E/ERX BRAS boxes and ScreenOS firewalls, but both are >>>> not long for this world). >>>> >>> >>> Don't forget their SSL VPN boxes which are an acquired doesn't behave at all like a Juniper device line of products. >>> >>>> If you just want one box to get to know the OS an SRX2X0 (or possibly a >>>> 100) is by far the most flexible way, and can be had for < $500 used). >>> >>> With the caveat about Services JunOS above. >>> >>> Owen >>> >>> >


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Taylor Swift Stuns at Pre-Oscars Events
Country-pop superstar Taylor Swift shined brightly among the superstars at the 2014 pre-Oscars parties, stunning in glittery dresses.
At the Weinstein Company's Academy Award Party on Saturday (March 1), Swift looked positively ethereal in a white Chantilly lace-embroidered gown. The long-sleeved Oscar de la Renta frock hit at the knee, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and a Christian Louboutin clutch finished off Swift's gorgeous look. There, the singer spent time with her pal Jaime King, an American actress and model, pictured below.
At the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday (March 2), Swift showed off another fabulous look, with a sleek, floor-length Julien Macdonald dress. With a sheer back and sleeves, the gown made Swift look extremely sophisticated, and her new short hairstyle completed the ensemble. Plus, her accessories -- a Emm Kuo clutch, a ruby ring, scarlet nails and crimson lipstick -- made the 'Red' hitmaker really stand out.
As always, Swift showed Hollywood that she may only be 24, but she has the fashion sense and confidence well beyond her years.
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text: Tricia Helfer has posted some personal photos on her blog that show her with fellow Battlestar Galactica actress (and possible Cylon) Katee Sackhoff riding motorbikes through California's Santa Ynez wine country. Does this mean Starbuck and Six are forming a secret alliance that involves romantic trips and alcohol? Only time will tell. In fact, speaking of time, now that the strike is over, why aren't these two up in Vancouver filming the rest of the season? Maybe they've both been killed off the show in a suicide pact. [Galactica Sitrep]


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Recent Comments
|05/26/2010 - 4:04pm
Just saying there is probably more to this story that is not in emails. The coaching staff may find paperwork incredibly annoying and a necessary evil of the position (don't we all?). So it is feasible that Ladabie/Draper had a tough time getting the necessary info out of them, but knew that throwing them under the bus would be a death sentence. I would hope U of M would not hire folks as incompetent as Draper/Ladabie come off in this report. If the situation I described above was truly the case, UM is never going to volunteer that info if it isn't documented. Of course, I know they do a lot of interviewing in these cases and I would hope that we weren't telling the NCAA blatant lies either. Impossible to corroborate that many stories.
|05/26/2010 - 10:51am
|Playing Devils Advocate
Hey Brian - Awesome post. I have read your blog for years but this was the first time I have taken the time to post a response. It was great to see something about the details of what was actually going on prior to the report even coming out. With that said, I have to believe there is a lot going on outside of these emails. They know that anything put in writing can be used later.
One thought that came to me while reading this...... maybe Brad is in one of those positions where he is getting hit from both sides. He can't get the information and responses he needs from the coaching staff/players, and he is getting hit from CSO weekly about not turning in the forms. It isn't like Brad just needed to sit down at his desk, complete the forms, and click send. He had to get the information/signatures from coaches and players. Obviously he cannot throw the coaching staff under the bus in the emails for being non-responsive to him. He is between a rock and a hard place. The fact that Draper doesn't seem to get this straight way in advance, makes me think he felt Brad was doing his job. And Martin not even getting involved........ I don't know. Just hit me while reading this that it could be a really tough spot to be in.


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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Level: Easy
3 bunches baby beets, washed, trimmed, and halved
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 bunches arugula, washed, dried, and hand-torn
Celery leaves from 1 bunch celery, about 1/2 cup
1 cup walnut halves and pieces, toasted
1/2 pound blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 lemon, juiced
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Lay the beets on a large sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with the oil, toss the thyme on top, and season with salt and pepper. Fold up the foil tightly to make a sealed pouch and put it on a sheet pan. Bake until the beets are tender when pierced, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. (Drop a knife in the center of 1 beet; if it slides out without resistance, they're done.) Let the beets cool to room temperature and remove skins. Put beets in a large mixing bowl. Add the arugula, celery leaves, and walnuts; toss to combine.
To make the blue cheese dressing: Put the blue cheese and sour cream in a bowl, mashing with a fork to combine. Add the chives, lemon juice, and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper; mix to incorporate, leaving a few chunks of cheese in the dressing. Thin out the dressing with a tablespoon of water, if you wish, to smooth out the consistency.
Pour the blue cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat; season with salt and pepper. Put the salad on a chilled platter and serve.


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Superior Snaps Edge's Win Streak
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- Northern Edge goalie Sophie Schmidt stopped 48 shots on goal, but it wasn't enough as Superior stopped the Edge's five-game winning streak 3-2 on Saturday at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building in Antigo.Katie Detert added to her team-leading points total with a pair of assists, but Rhinelander/Antigo/Three Lakes struggled without two standouts in uniform, Gabbe Millot (personal) and Kaitlin Rohde (concussion). "We broke down at times defensively," said Edge coach Nick English. "It's kind of disappointing. I challenged our girls before the game, with missing a couple of players, who's going to step up?"It was just the second win of the year for the Spartans, who improved to 2-6-1. Northern Edge dropped to 9-5-0, getting just 22 shots on goal."I told them, we have to put it behind us, it's not a conference game, so we have to focus on the conference games that we have ahead of us," said English.Superior opened the scoring just more than halfway past the midpoint of the first period with an Anna Lurndal goal. Then, with under a minute left in the first, Detert left a pass for Taylor Trachte in the slot, who followed her shot with a rebound goal to tie it at one.The Spartans took a commanding 3-1 lead into second intermission after goals by Devyn Moss and Kari Miller.In the third, the Edge climbed back within a goal when Detert wrapped a pass around the goal and Lindsey Steger found the open net. That made it 3-2 with just over eight minutes left. But with the Edge within striking range, Maddie Shinners was slapped with a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct on a hit from behind. That meant Northern Edge played shorthanded for most of the remaining five minutes of the game. The Edge couldn't muster a shorthanded goal, and Superior cruised to the win.After the non-conference loss, the Edge still controls its path to a Great Northern Conference championship. That starts with a game on Monday at Point/Rapids."We won't have (Kaitlin Rohde) back for Monday, and with Maddie getting the game misconduct, we won't have her back for Monday, so it hurts. Once again, I'm going to challenge our girls. Who's going to step up?" asked English.Point/Rapids beat the Edge 2-0 in the first matchup.
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Arrived in Washington
I returned yesterday(Tuesday) afternoon after leaving the Falklands Saturday! There is a once per week flight to Argentina or Chille and, my flight went to Rio Gallegos, Argentine (Sante Cruz province and in Patagonia). It was there I met a fascinating family who were my landlords in the Hotel apartment I stayed in. They gave me a tour of the lands outside the city that included visiting a volcanic site rich in rock and a crater lake. I stayed there 1.5 nights as my flight to Buenos Aires departed at 3am Monday morning and arrived in Buenos Aires just after 6am. I took the bus to the international airport where I promptly fell asleep in a very uncomfortable chair. waking up I realized I had to do something else…so I remembered what Gabriela and Leo, of Rio Gallegos, suggested I do – take a tour of Buenos Aires! Since my flight to Miami did not leave until 11:30 pm, I had plenty of time.
So I hired a driver and car and set off to explore the big city (~12 million people). Saw the government buildings as well as the soccer stadium plus… Near the soccer stadium there is an old district (kinda kitchy) that is a tourist trap – you get your photo with a tango partner or get a photo of you cutting a huge hunk of meat with a small sword etc. I opted for the meat shot and ate a bit of it too.
There was a young man from India who attached himself to me when I returned to the airport. He is a seaman who has been at sea for 2.5 months and was headed home to India. He could speak nearly no english nor spanish; but somehow, he could communicate his need for help. So, I helped him find the right lines to get in and he was also going to Miami as was I.
I was surprised to discover I was upgraded to business class on my American Air flight to Miami – I took full advantage of this new sleeping arrangement and had the first full 6 hr sleep in weeks. I was also surprised to discover I was upgraded to first class on the Alaska Air flight between Miami and Seattle!!
My daughter Liandren picked me up from the airport as I sported a white beard. Just as I finished taking a long hot shower at my little cob house, in walks Cate!!! It was a wonderful trip and it is great to be home.


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Lightning strikes twice
ONE in 1.6 million.
Those are the odds of being struck by lightning.
For two cows at Yarraman, it was an unlucky day.
On Sunday Mac Norgaard found two cows on his property had died during the night.
His wife, Barbara, looked out of their house in the morning to see the cows on the ground beneath a bunya nut tree.
The Holstein and Murray Grey cows had died from a single lightning strike in Saturday night's severe thunderstorm. And it's not the first time Mr Norgaard's cows have been struck.
"About 25 years ago we had two show cows struck by lightning," Mr Norgaard said.
"The difference was they were in the middle of the paddock, but they must have been the highest point."
The Yarraman man has been farming for 60 years and said he couldn't believe what had happened.
"They were all huddled beneath the tree so we could have lost 10 or 15," he said.
Mr Norgaard's daughter, Sandra Fitch, said the loss was terrible.
"It certainly does leave a bitter taste in your mouth," she said. "You spend all this time rearing them and registering them and this happens," she said.
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The influence of the world's central bankers has never been more pronounced than during the global economic crisis when these captains of monetary policy had the daunting task of preventing a total financial collapse.
But which bankers have most effectively combated economic issues to avoid disaster? Who should have done things differently?
Global Finance Magazine recently graded 31 central bank chiefs in its "Central Banker Report Cards 2009" series based on their performance in confronting problems and creating solutions. Here's a look at 15 key bankers and how they scored.
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Cryptocurrency Industry Faces Insurance Hurdle to Mainstream Ambitions
Cryptocurrency exchanges and traders in Asia are struggling to insure themselves against the risk of hacks and theft, a factor they claim is deterring large fund managers from investing in a nascent market yet to be embraced by regulators. Getting the buy-in from insurers would mark an important step in crypto industry efforts to show that it has solved the problem of storing digital assets safely following the reputational damage of a series of thefts, and allow it to attract investment from mainstream asset managers.
"Most institutionally minded crypto firms want to buy proper insurance, and in many cases, getting adequate insurance coverage is a regulatory or legal requirement," said Henri Arslanian, PwC fintech & crypto leader for Asia.
"However, getting such coverage is almost impossible despite their best efforts."
Many asset managers are interested in digital assets. A Greenwich Associates survey, published in September, said 72 percent of institutional investors who responded to the research firm believe crypto has a place in the future.
Last month, Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz's chief economic adviser said that cryptocurrencies would gain wider acceptance as institutions began to invest in the space.
Most have held off investing so far however, citing regulatory uncertainty and a lack of faith in existing market infrastructure for storing and trading digital assets following a series of hacks, as well the plunge in prices.
The total market capitalization of crypto currencies is currently estimated at approximately $120 billion compared to over $800 billion at its peak in January.
"Institutional investors who are interested in investing in crypto will have various requirements, including reliable custody and risk management arrangements," said Hoi Tak Leung, a senior lawyer in Ashurst's digital economy practice.
"Insufficient insurance coverage, particularly in a volatile industry such as crypto, will be a significant impediment to greater 'institutionalization' of crypto investments."
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USDT-TRON Will be Supported on OKEx
In order to meet users' demand for stablecoin trading, OKEx will support USDT-TRON, the TRC-20 based USDT token co-developed by TRON and Tether, as well as the airdrop for USDT-TRON holders. By then, OKEx will support three protocols of USDT, namely USDT-Omni, USDT-ERC20, and USDT-TRON. Please stay tuned for our further announcements.
– USDT-Omni is issued on the Bitcoin network based on the Omni Layer protocol. It has a BTC deposit address and uses the BTC network for depositing and withdrawal.
– USDT-ERC20 is issued on the Ethereum network based on the ERC-20 protocol. It has an ETH deposit address and uses the ETH network for depositing and withdrawal.
– USDT-TRON is issued on the TRON network based on the TRC-20 protocol. It has a TRON deposit address and uses the TRON network for depositing and withdrawal.
Bitsane Exchange Lists EOS
Bitsane, European cryptocurrency exchange listed EOS, the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap on Tuesday 12, March. Bitsane platform offers trading EOS in pairs with the following currencies: BTC, ETH, EUR, USD, USDT, ETC, XRP, BCHSV.
Bitsane is the only platform that possesses EOS/ETC and EOS/BCHSV trading pairs. The addition of these new pairs to Bitsane will enhance traders' accessibility and unlocks greater opportunities. Bitsane focuses on feedback and provides the platform with a variety of trading methods based on user's preferences. By introducing a larger number of trading pairs, the time and money needed for successful trading will be reduced.
Why should you trade EOS?
Block.one has revealed EOS.IO blockchain protocol to deploy decentralized apps. It was released as an Open Source software on June 1, 2018. One billion tokens have been distributed by block.one as ERC-20 tokens, guaranteeing that the native cryptocurrency will be broadly distributed at launch. This distribution has enabled everyone to start the EOS blockchain.
EOS is attractive to investors. It has developed an innovative third-party capital attraction system: the system's potential capabilities are distributed among all network users according to the number of available EOS tokens. So if a user has a set number tokens, then they automatically are entitled to manage the resources corresponding to set number, opening up a huge amount of earning opportunities. Token holders are also provided with such bonuses as well:
- You may charge for transactions within the system;
- Providing access to the storages in the blockchain;
- The impact on system management;
- The access to the applications developed in the system and their users;
- Dividends from EOS;
- Airdrop – distribution of cryptocurrency existing within the system.
The idea of EOS is innovative. If it is implemented in accordance with the promises declared, EOS may become a completely new stage in blockchain technology development and bring prospects in the form of impressive income to the company's investors and tokens holders.
IBM Blockchain is Live and Bank-Issued Stablecoins Are On Their Way
Six international banks are planning to issue their own stablecoins on IBM's Stellar-powered money wiring service, IBM and Stellar announced Monday.
Today more than 44 international banks that support payments are on the service, IBM Blockchain World Wire — and several of them have signed letters of intent to issue their own stablecoins, according to Jesse Lund, Vice President of IBM Blockchain, who made the announcement in a keynote at Money 2020 Asia in Singapore alongside Stellar cofounder Jed McCaleb.
The crypto industry's 2018 bear market resulted in a flood of stablecoin issuances, which seek to keep a constant price in the face of the high volatility of bitcoin and other crypto assets. They include Circle's USDC, Gemini's GUSD, and Paxos' PAX, all of which are U.S. dollar-backed. Last month JPMorgan Chase announced JPM Coin, which it didn't call a "stablecoin" but effectively functions as a dollar-backed bridge currency for the corporate clients and other banks with which it transacts.
The banks looking to create their own stablecoins include Brazil's Banco Bradesco, South Korea's Bank Busan, and the Philippines' Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation — as well as banks IBM has yet to name whose stablecoins would be backed by the Euro and Indonesian Rupiah. IBM plans to continue expanding the ecosystem of settlement assets, Lund said in an interview with Cheddar Monday.
"We let the market drive the expansion and selection of the network incrementally," Lund said. "We are really feeling excited that we are on a roll to build something new and revolutionary that's really going to change the landscape of cross-border payments."
Many in the cryptocurrency community are critical of fiat-backed stablecoins (as opposed to crypto-backed or algorithmic stablecoins) because the collateral for funds are kept in custodian banks that in theory could be seized by the government at any point; the concept merely borrows from blockchain technology's distributed ledger capabilities and isn't truly decentralized. But most people don't really care about that.
"At the end of the day, centralization is okay for the utility it provides," said Steve Ehrlich, chief operating officer of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance.
World Wire aims to replace traditional banking intermediaries that add complexity to cross-border payments and make transactions more expensive, like Ripple. By using Stellar's XLM token as a settlement instrument for fiat currencies, two companies that agree to a transaction in different fiat currencies can exchange those respective currencies into the XLM token. The transaction would then take place using XLM, or lumens, and be recorded on the blockchain. (World Wire also supports a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin through a collaboration with Stronghold.) Ultimately, this makes payments faster, cheaper, and safer for the end users as well.
Unlike Ripple, IBM isn't the issuer of the decided-upon settlement asset. (Ripple issues XRP, the token used to transact over the Ripple network.). Big Blue believes there should be a variety of digital assets to enable cross-border payments and that the network participants should be able to choose and negotiate their asset choice.
And unlike other markets whose central banks use real time gross settlement software with the money center banks of its jurisdictions, wholesale payments in the U.S. are driven more by product, like ACH, than the Federal Reserve.
"If you think that a wholesale coin or digital coupon has the ability to reduce the friction for these types of wholesale transactions, it's a natural progression to say central banks will want to do that too," said Pascal Bouvier, managing partner at Middlegame Ventures. "How the market structure evolves is difficult to predict … but it's very much akin to loyalty coins that airlines use for their own purposes."
Similarly, Ehrlich said one day "stablecoins will turn into their own various payment networks that almost become economies in their own regard, like loyalty programs."
In the near term, fiat-backed coins will be the most prevalent. As some explode in market cap, others will recede as it becomes more difficult and costly to support a stablecoin — which requires hiring banks to hold the dollars to back each coin plus intense dedication to regulation and compliance requirements. If issuers don't see the revenues for the fees associated with it, some sort of fallaway would be expected.
"You can think of all kinds of use cases these digital tokens can be used for — either from a payments perspective with all the clients of a bank or to reward some type of behavior. Again, they're like digital representations of something that has been satisfied," Bouvier said.
SEC's Crypto Czar: Stablecoins might be violating securities laws
On Friday, the SEC's Senior Advisor for Digital Assets, Valerie Szczepanik, told a crypto-curious crowd at Austin's SXSW conference that certain types of stablecoins "could raise issues under securities laws."
Szczepanik broke down stablecoins into three categories: stablecoins "tied to some real asset, like real estate or gold and oil," coins tied to a fiat currency held in reserve, and a third category that could become problematic under the law, she said.
"I've seen stablecoins that purport to control price through some kind of pricing mechanism, whether it's tied to the issuance, creation or redemption of another type of digital asset tied to it, or whether it is controlled through supply and demand in some way to keep the price within a certain band."
It's these kinds of projects, "where there is one central party controlling the price fluctuation over time," that Szczepanik said "might be getting into the land of securities."
While Szczepanik hedged a bit by saying the Commission would have to "look at the facts and circumstances" of each individual project, the SEC's "crypto czar" said it all comes down to the expectations that stablecoin issuers impart on their buyers: "You're talking about folks who are buying into that ecosystem, or are buying this coin, with the expectation that somebody else is going to be holding a profit, or guaranteeing a profit, or holding the price at a certain level. Again, that could raise issues under securities laws."
The legal status of stablecoins has been in question for some time, especially the class of "algorithmic stablecoins" that aren't backed by any collateral at all.
In fact, last December, one such stablecoin project, Basis, abruptly closed up shop after raising a whopping $135 million from investors—and then hearing from the SEC that it would likely not be able to avoid being classified a security.
But crypto attorneys such Jake Chernisky have previously expressed concern over how the SEC or CFTC might ultimately come down on all manner of stablecoins, even those backed by fiat.
Szczepanik also noted that the SEC is unconcerned with what label a blockchain business slaps on their token—stablecoin, or otherwise—it will still be met with the same scrutiny:
"Folks like to put labels on things, but we'll always look behind the label to see exactly what's happening," she said. "So you can call it a utility coin, call it a stablecoin, call it a consumptive coin or some other coin. We're going to look at the characteristics. What's the economic reality? What's happening with the transactions involving the coin? And we'll give it the label that it deserves under the law."
Her advice for crypto startups looking to stay on the Commission's good side? Ask for permission, not forgiveness.
"Not to sound cliche, but we'd much rather people come to us and ask for [permission]—or come talk to us before they do something, rather than doing something and then coming in and asking for forgiveness."
In other words, slow down and stop breaking stuff. How's that for a trendy book title?
The Stellar Development Foundation Appoints Denelle Dixon, Previously Mozilla COO, As Executive Director and CEO
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) today announced that it has named Denelle Dixon as its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Denelle will start on May 1st. Stellar.org's co-founder and current SDF Executive Director, Jed McCaleb, will move into a role as Chief Architect, where he will focus on the network protocol and Stellar's adoption strategy.
"We're thrilled to have Denelle lead the Stellar Development Foundation through its next phase of growth," said McCaleb. "Denelle's long experience leading operations and business at Mozilla, as well as her work on the policy side, with advocacy around Open Internet and encryption and privacy, will be indispensable to SDF in the coming years."
Previously, Dixon served as COO of Mozilla, one of the most successful mission-driven open source organizations. During her tenure at Mozilla, she led the organization's ongoing fight for Net Neutrality and the global effort to ensure that people can control their personal data. She also pushed Mozilla to understand how to partner with commercial entities while staying true to its core mission of openness, innovation, and opportunity on the web.
Bittrex International to Host RAID XRD Token Initial Exchange Offering
RAID and Bittrex International announced that the Bittrex International digital asset trading platform will host the upcoming Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) of RAID's XRD token. The initial exchange offering will be used by RAID, an international gaming data blockchain project, to develop new technologies that reward gamers for sharing data that fosters improvements, marketing and new business development for gaming companies.
Authorized users will be able to purchase XRD tokens using Bitcoin (BTC) directly on Bittrex International, the secure, reliable and advanced digital asset platform based in Malta. The offering marks the first IEO to be hosted on the Bittrex International Platform.
"We are committed to increasing adoption and moving the blockchain revolution forward. The ability for projects like RAID to innovate, advance, and promote the gaming industry on our platform is a game changer for all involved," said Bill Shihara of Bittrex International. "And not just for RAID and our team. Now our international users have direct access to blockchain projects with the peace of mind that comes from Bittrex International regulated in Malta. We are excited for this IEO and look forward to helping similarly innovative teams connect with users to build their platforms for the future."
"To have our IEO be the first of its kind on Bittrex International is a tremendous honor, considering their reputation and the highly selective process we went through to get here today," says RAID's co-founder Taesung Kim. "We, along with our core partner OP.GG, view this as a vote of confidence in our vision for this project and the gaming industry. This IEO will be crucial to making a more transparent gaming data ecosystem, and the businesses needed to achieve it, a reality."
North Korea Amassed Cryptocurrency Through Hacking
North Korea has used cyberattacks and blockchain technology to circumvent economic sanctions and obtain foreign currency, according to a panel of experts reporting to the U.N. Security Council.
Pyongyang has amassed around $670 million in foreign and virtual currency through cyberthefts and used blockchain technology to cover its tracks, the panel told the Security Council's North Korea sanctions committee, ahead of the council's annual report, Nikkei has learned.
It is the first time the panel has given details on how North Korea obtains foreign currency through cyberattacks.
In its report, the panel recommended that member states "enhance their ability to facilitate robust information exchange on the cyberattacks by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with other governments and with their own financial institutions," to detect and prevent attempts by North Korea to evade sanctions.
The report obtained by Nikkei, which is soon to be formally submitted to the Security Council, says North Korea waged cyberattacks on overseas financial institutions from 2015 to 2018. Economic sanctions imposed on Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile programs have restricted the North's exports of coal, a key earner of foreign exchange.
The government has stolen money through cyberattacks, creating a pool of illicit funds that has grown since 2016, the panel said. The attacks are believed to be conducted by a specialized corps within the North Korean military and are now an important part of North Korean government policy.
Over 10 million users of Interpark, a South Korean e-commerce site, have had their personal information stolen in cyberattacks. Hackers demanded a total of $2.7 million in ransom in exchange for returning the stolen data.
The South Korean government has determined that the thefts were carried out by the North. The U.N. experts believe the attacks were aimed at obtaining foreign currency.
PrimeXBT To Expand Influence As Crypto Winter Comes to An End
PrimeXBT, the 4th generation cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform that has the entire industry buzzing, is hard at work for preparing for the cryptocurrency market's next major expansion.
For over a year now, the prices of top cryptocurrencies have been falling. PrimeXBT has helped traders who were eager to profit off of falling prices by offering short-selling with 100x leverage across all crypto assets. With the current Crypto Winter nearing an end, PrimeXBT is aiming to aggressively expand its influence in the market and launch exciting new features in the coming days.
How PrimeXBT Has Captured The Crypto Market's Attention
With declining prices everywhere, and trading ranges tightening as prices of top cryptocurrencies consolidate and the market bottoms, PrimeXBT has been among the most profitable platforms for traders across the globe.
When volatility dries up, price swings are a lot fewer and further in between, and are often less violent than traders in the cryptocurrency market have grown accustomed to. This leads to less overall profit for traders who were used to the massive profits generated during the previous bull run.
Enter PrimeXBT, a newcomer in the crypto market that launched this past February to much hype and excitement across the industry. Despite the platform being new, it's been built from the ground up using decades of experience across traditional markets – the team behind PrimeXBT knows how to turn profits in any market conditions, and are arming traders with all the tools they need to succeed.
PrimeXBT offers the most leverage available anywhere in the crypto space, with 100x leverage being available across not only Bitcoin, but Litecoin, Ripple, EOS, and Etheruem too. No other crypto exchange even comes close, not even BitMEX.
Even More Features: PrimeXBT Crushes All Competition
In addition to profit-driving features such as 100x leverage and short-selling to profit off the bear trend, PrimeXBT has many other features that can help traders to gain a competitive advantage in today's market.
Advanced Charting Tools
The cryptocurrency market can be difficult to predict. Last month, Bitcoin neared its previous bottom only to surge over 10% to $4,200. Once it reached the local high, the price was swatted down by bears to $3,800.
Using the advance charting tools found at PrimeXBT, traders can better anticipate upcoming movements, and prepare themselves to extract the most profit out of price swings, regardless of which direction the price goes.
Charting can help traders identify the direction, or help to discover resistance and support areas to set entry or exit prices that ensure the highest level of profitability.
Multiple Order Types
Price consolidation can be confusing for traders who are unsure as to which direction the market will move next. We already know that the advanced charting tools can help traders prepare. PrimeXBT takes this a step further by offering multiple order types, as well as the ability to set stop loss and take profit prices as an order is being placed.
Even if a trader forgets to set these important stop loss and take profit prices, PrimeXBT allows submitted orders to be edited to add this information and ensure the trader leaves no profit on the table.
Aggregated Liquidity
Traders want the best price always. Unfortunately, many exchanges suffer from low liquidity as traders have exited the cryptocurrency market. Not, PrimeXBT. The trading platform sources liquidity from 12 different locations, ensuring the traders can tap into unrivaled liquidity and ensure the best entry or exit prices.
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Aside from waiting for orders to fill, nothing is more frustrating than submitting an order only to get an "order submission error." PrimeXBT offers the most stable and reliable experience found in the crypto market, thanks to bank-grade infrastructure. PrimeXBT's platform is extensively tested for reliability, in addition to security and safety.
PrimeXBT's bank-grade quality also extends to the level of security if offers to traders, and offers unique features such as address whitelisting, two-factor authentication, and so much more.
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PrimeXBT requires no KYC process, keeping your personal details private. The platform offers multiple ways to deposit funds, from simple Bitcoin deposits, to fiat currencies like USD and EUR, and even other cryptocurrency types.
The advanced trading platform also encourages users to customize their experience through a number of helpful widgets, and boasts dual-screen support for professional traders that need to watch multiple assets at once.
PrimeXBT Helps Traders Increase Profitability In More Ways Than One
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PrimeXBT: What's Next for the Crypto Market?
PrimeXBT already has all of the features any cryptocurrency trader could ask for, so what possibly could they be cooking up that has the industry in such an uproar? At the moment, they're not saying, but a spokesperson for the platform has promised that "exciting new features" are coming to the platform "very soon."
Traders everywhere have already begun speculating as to what else PrimeXBT can offer when the platform already has so many tools to choose from, but given the 4th generation platform being backed by decades of market experience, anything is possible.
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Huobi OTC Launches Ripple Trading
As part of the ongoing service to the trading community, Huobi OTC, Huobi Global's peer-to-peer crypto trading platform, has launched Ripple (XRP) trading.
"In addition to serving as Huobi Global's main onramp, Huobi OTC is also our main platform for users who prefer peer-to-peer trading. It's very important to our overall trading ecosystem," said Livio Weng, Huobi Global CEO. "The addition of Ripple is a big step forward in expanding our already extensive offering here."
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Ethereum Fork Could Help Restore Frozen Parity Cryptocurrency
Tens of millions of dollars worth of Ethereum frozen in 2017 may finally be recovered, thanks to a new upgrade in the cryptocurrency technology.
More than 500,000 Ethereum—now worth more than $62 million—stored in wallets provided by Parity, a blockchain software company, were essentially lost when a hacker exploited a software bug that froze the funds. But last week's Ethereum hard fork, known as Constantinople (which includes the so-called CREATE2 upgrade), paves the way to getting those funds back, Parity CEO Jutta Steiner says on Fortune's latest episode of "Balancing the Ledger."
"If that functionality CREATE2 had existed at the time, there wouldn't have been a vulnerability, basically," Steiner says. "So if you think now, okay, we introduced and sort of fixed the tooling, then wouldn't it be the right thing to do to also fix the issues that arose when we didn't have the tooling?"
Parity developers had previously argued without success for a hard fork in the Ethereum blockchain in order to restore the frozen cryptocurrency. Now that the fork has been implemented, Steiner believes there is a stronger case for taking the necessary steps to remedy the Parity wallet problem.
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The AACE decision was released in a position statement entitled "The AACE/ACE Statement on the Use of A1c for the Diagnosis of Diabetes", which can be found online here. The position statement also reviews the limitations of the test, such as certain ethnic groups having marginally elevated values, which do not necessarily indicate diabetes.
The A1c or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test determines the average level of blood glucose over a 3-month period. How does that work? Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin A, which is the actual carrier of oxygen in the blood. Glucose in the blood also attaches to the protein (or glycates the protein). More glucose in the blood means more of it can to stick to the hemoglobin A protein. Once a hemoglobin molecule is glycated, it stays that way. And since hemoglobin A can survive in the bloodstream for about 3 months, measuring the amount of glycated hemoglobin gives you an average amount of glucose in the blood over about a 3 month period. An A1c of 7.0 indicates that 7 percent of the hemoglobin A molecules are glycated.
"Using A1c will provide doctors and patients a convenient additional tool to diagnose diabetes and thereby identify more patients with it," said Dr. Jeffrey R Garber, president of AACE, in a press release.
The most common criteria currently used to diagnose diabetes are a fasting glucose of 126 or greater, or a two-hour value on a glucose tolerance test (GTT) greater than 200. Both tests require patients to fast for a minimum of eight hours prior to being tested. The GTT is a 2-hour series of measuring glucose levels (multiple blood draws) following the administration of a large amount of glucose.
The AACE Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes use an A1c of 6.5 (meaning 6.5 percent of the hemoglobin A is glycated) or less as a goal for patients once they have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
About the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) AACE is a professional medical organization with more than 6,000 members in the United States and 91 other countries. AACE members are physicians who specialize in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. For more information about AACE, visit their web site at http://www.aace.com/.
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Venison, Potato, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Chicken Meal, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), DL-Methionine, Rosemary Extract.
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Crude protein (min.) 23%,
crude fat (min.) 14%,
crude fiber (max.) 4.0%,
moisture (max.) 10.0%,
vitamin E (min) 140 IU/kg,
omega-6 fatty acids* (min) 1.75%,
omega-3 fatty acids* (min) 0.3%.
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
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First ingredient is a named meat product
Inadequate meat content, some low quality grains; controversial filler
The first ingredient in the food is a named meat product. This is not a meal ingredient. It is inclusive of water content (about 80%). Once that is removed, as it must be to create a dehydrated product, the ingredient will weigh around 20% of its wet weight. Ingredients are listed in order of weight, and the dehydrated ingredient would probably be more accurately placed much further down the ingredient list. It is highly unlikely that this ingredient makes any significant contribution to the overall meat content of the food.
There are two meat meal ingredients in the food - 6th & 7th on the ingredient list. It is likely that these ingredients, rather than the wet-weight meat listed at the head of the ingredient list, make up the largest meat portion in the food. Aside from being a different species from that indicated on the packaging, it is also very unlikely that this product contains a great deal of meat at all.
The major ingredients in the food are, in fact, grains. This is disappointing in a dog food product as grains are not a natural part of a canine diet. Of these grains, sorghum and barley are decent quality, but brewers rice is a low quality waste product.
We note that the product contains fish meal, but find no sign on the manufacturer's website of a guarantee that only ethoxyquin-free protein ingredients are used in this food (ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative, commonly added to fish ingredients, and that is banned or heavily regulated in human food due to the belief that it is carcinogenic).
Beet pulp is controversial filler. It is a by-product, being dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar. It is a controversial ingredient in dog food, claimed by some manufacturers to be a good source of fibre, and derided by others as an ingredient added to slow down the transition of rancid animal fats and causing stress to kidney and liver in the process. We note that beet pulp is an ingredient that commonly causes problems for dogs, including allergies and ear infections, and prefer not to see it used in dog food. There are less controversial products around if additional fibre is required.
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there are, IMO, serious cultural differences between Asians and Westerners that require different teaching methods. Of course, some techniques work in both cases, concentration on an object is concentration on an object in both kinds of culture but there are also more subtle techniques and explanations that will work for people grown up in one culture and not for those in the other. I would like to dedicate this threat to the differences in cultures and the behaviour and thinking patterns, the conditioning, we all experience due to it and discuss possible different approaches to make use of them to learn dhamma.
I think a good starting point is this report by Ajahn Sucitto:
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One thing I have learned in my Western culture is not to lie. A lie is when one says f.e. "yes" but actually means "no". However, in the Thai culture this is the correct behaviour as saying "no" is considered impolite. Of course, in the Thai culture one can disagree with someone, too, just not verbally. One has to talk with one's body to give shade and meaning to one's verbal expressions.
it is interesting to observe the differences that come from this simple difference in culture. One is that the Thais are much more aware of body language than Westerners, both of the body language of others as of their own.Confrontational speech is a complete no-no, and one has to listen carefully for signs of reluctance, evasiveness or low enthusiasm.
I think this is a British understatement. The Western body language must seem primitve and childlike to them. Not to be expected in adults. Confusing in their meaninglessness. An intercultural problem. But there is also a spiritual difference originating from this difference in culture: Out of this necessity Thais are much more aware of their body languge, an awareness that can be used for mindfulness meditation. I think as a Thai one can easily learn to keep mindfulness on a dayly basis just by staying mindful on the different social roles one has to play within one day.Even more confusing for them, the body language of the West is a monotone.
But this won't work for Westerners. Westerners in general are, in my observation, almost completely unaware of the roles they play. When I point to them that now they act and react as their mother or father would have in a similar situation they are often surprised, only realizing this fact after some time of self-observation. A slightly higher awareness have - of course - actors. From the point of view of Westerners all Thais are actors and actresses, not letting their inner feelings and emotions show naturally but acting them.
So paying attention to the roles one plays over the day (and Westeners do so, too, just more unware) won't give as fast spiritual results for Westerners. But there are aspects of the Western culture that work just as well, though differently. Western cultures pay a lot of attention to one's imagination. The West feeds it's children with physical food and ... stories. Beginning with fairy tales and going on to Theatre, books, movies, fantasy role playing games... the Western culture requires a growing control, lucidity, awareness and detachment to one's imagination. And just like the Thais feel the Westerners body language as primitive the Westerners can't really understand that the Thais imagination is still on the level of that of a small child, something that shows in the necessary censorship of the Thai government regarding Western movies.In her upbringing it was important not to show uneven or disturbing moods. This evenness is a social grace; it keeps whatever's happening within from spilling out, and it preserves a safe sense of separateness. It's quite the opposite from the West where expressing how you feel is considered a sign of being open and willing to meet the other person on an emotional (or even physical) level.
As the article by Ajahn Sucitto shows there are pros and contras regarding both kinds of cultures in a social way. But I think there are also pros and contras regarding lucidity, control, detachment and midnfulness. Because the Thai culture requires lucidity towards one's physical behaviour this aspect is much more lucid than in Westerners and one can easily build on it spiritually. On the other hand, while not as lucid physically, the lucitiy regarding imagination is more flexible and thus more detached in Westerners. Westerners being used to absorb themselves in different characters via imagination since childhood don't see that much difference not only between age and social status but also gender and personality. One can absorb oneself just as much in a male character as in a female one, or in animals or extraterrestrians, fairy, demon, gargoyle and so on. This - of course - also shows itself in dreams and mind made bodies - someone who can absorb him or herself in a completely different body in imagination will also find it less difficult to do so in dream or in the mind made realm. And these kind of experiences will also reflect in the social again, as one can experience a male body as well as a female one in dream and the mind made realms ... what is the point of identifying with being a man or a woman in the physical so much as the Asians do?
So it seems to me that to alter some of the arguments and teachings that base on the Thai culture to the Western one would be beneficial to the Western students.


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THE COMPLETE SHOPFITTING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICE IN LONDON AND THROUGHOUT THE UK Commercial - Residential - Interior & Exterior Building Work All Types of Building work and Dental Clinics Carpentry and Bespoke furniture specialists Carpentry - joinery - dry lining all types of ceilings and partion walls - electrical - solar power - plumbing and heating - air conditioning - plastering - tape and jointing - painting and decorating - tiling - all types of flooring and much more Shopfitting and all types of building work carpentry-bespoke joinery-dry lining partition walls ceilings-plastering-painting and decorating-all types of wall papering-electrical plumbing and heating-solar power-air conditioning-tiling-all types of flooring. If you would like to view projects ultimate has undertaken or is currently undertaking please contact us on 0800 051 8446 and we will be happy to arrange a site visit. We also lead the way with our commitment to the environment we promote the use of green materials when appropriate with waste control systems and recycle whenever possible. Ultimate contractors was established in 1996 and became a limited company in march 2005 due to our consistent reliability and high quality work for well known shops restaurants and high street retailers, our team expanded from a group of 8 to a 43 man team full of experienced tradesmen and women who use the best tools for the job. We strive to provide you with the complete service. Whether you need a major project completed or a small refit our management and teams work together to fully meet your demands. Each program is meticulously planned with the client or architect and the project manager to ensure that it is completed on time and to the highest standard. Our teams have completed a wide variety of retail projects at competitive prices throughout the UK they have gained a reputation for their attention to detail and specialist finishes. If your in need of an experienced and dedicated team who can provide an immediate response to your changing needs, look no further than us. Since 2004, due to popular demand we started a residential division to provide services for suburban homes, mansions and stately homes. Our innovative techniques mean you can trust us to transform your property into a prized possession that stands out. We have developed new skills and gained vital experience working on commercial and residential projects around the UK. You can benefit from our experience to make your store look glamourous. Our team fit out commercial property working rigorously within a tight schedule so that you are able to trade as soon as possible you can also get tailor made bespoke furniture and joinery to suit the needs of your business we also work on many residential properties whether a flat, house, mansion, stately home in need of a make over or some tlc, our diligent and creative craftsman take care to respect the boundaries of your home and carry out the work with minimal disruption to you. We understand the impact a major home improvement project can have on a house hold and will go out of our way to minimise the disruption for every customer. We provide a highly professional service from start to finish and will work closely with you, advising and consulting on designs to meet your requirements. We will ensure that we provide the best possible deal for you, whilst not compromising on the quality of the service we provide. As members of the Home Improvement Guarantee/any deposit payable and all works completed by us are covered by an Insurance Backed Guarantee [valid for up to 10 years. The electrical installation with in any construction project forms a major element of the requirements of a client and indeed is the part which brings any residential commercial or industrial project to life. With over 15 years experience in electrical installation and design ultimate can offer a full in house service to provide you with the most suitable and cost effective installation. With an initial consultation with you we will then design and cost a scheme that will meet and in most cases exceeds your requirements. From working with major high street names, large manufactures and various government bodies we are able to solve most problems and carry out installation works to a very high standard. We take pride in keeping up to date with the latest technical innovations and continually strive to increase our knowledge of the industry. We can provide the following services. Electrical installation and design to BS7671:2011. Fire alarm systems design and installation to BS-5859. Emergency lighting design and installation to BS-5266. Maintenance packages and services. Energy monitoring and assessments Updated lighting designs incorporating LED lights and Dali control systems LED complete change over packages for your property with energy sufficient break down costings.
Neat BuildersCertificate of Excellence 2019
We specialise in General Building and damp proofing works around the South West London and parts of Surrey, quotes are free and no obligation. Services we also provide are kitchen and bathroom installation, plastering internal and external, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, fencing, flooring, loft conversions , garage conversions and extensions. We offer our own company guarantee to our customers.
Vullcan Construction LTD
- About Us - At Vulcan Construction, our roots are firmly in London, and we have many years' industry experience, so we understand both our city and construction extremely well. We've worked very hard to earn our reputation for reliability and building excellence. - What we do - Working across London, we take on a huge variety of jobs, from ambitious renovations and refurbishments to home and loft extensions to kitchen design and modelling and fitting new bathrooms. With our experience firmly in the upper reaches of the property market, we serve a high-end clientele, and our portfolio of services includes the full suite of maintenance tasks. So we offer a full suite of sought-after building skills. Whatever we do for you, we'll be with you every step of the way, working promptly, efficiently, safely and cleanly while never compromising on the quality of workmanship. What's more, we'll always keep you fully informed about how your project is progressing, too. - Why choose us? - We work for a wide range of commercial and domestic customers, offer highly competitive rates and enjoy a very high level of repeat business. We'll also make sure we understand what you need in detail before we've so much as picked up our tools. With our quality work and outstanding customer service, it's no wonder Londoners love us! - Get a free quote now - Whatever work you need doing, call us today for a free quote – there's no obligation to proceed. Or leave your details on the form, and we'll call you straight back.
The Purple Pepper
Outdoor Catering Specialists The Purple Pepper is a family run business, situated on the borders of Surrey and West Sussex. We specialise in hog roasts and cater for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, christenings through to corporate events. Our expertise in catering is complimented with a wealth of practical knowledge and over 20 years experience. Our team takes pride in creating consistently good food; our produce is all locally sourced and is of the highest quality. Our menus are flexible and can be tailored to suit individual needs; we aim to deliver the best catering experience for all of our customers. Have a look at our menus and contact us if you would like to discuss your personal requirements. We offer reduced prices for children and can provide suitable menu choices. All of our menu prices include disposable plates, napkins, knives and forks, however, if more elegant tableware is required, view our extra services page for details of a reliable, trusted company that we have been working with for many years. We cater in any weather and supply our own gazebo to cook under and tables to serve from
KV Design and Build Ltd
We are building contractors that specialise in all aspects of building construction, refurbishment and maintenence in both the private and commercial sectors throughout London and Hertfordshire. We are a Safecontractor Accredited company with a range of qualified tradesmen that cover all of the key trades so if you're looking to get a bedroom painted, a boiler installed or just considering adding an extention to your property then get in touch to take advantage of our No Obligation Quote
Worthy Builders (Reading) Ltd
A construction and building maintenance company using all of our own PAYE employed staff.
Mayfair Contracts LtdCertificate of Excellence 2019
We work on behalf of the public sector, private and commercial sectors, charities and private individuals. If you already have building or maintenance specifications we will review them (free of charge, offering advice if appropriate) and provide a detailed quotation. OUR SERVICES Full Residential & Commercial Refurbishment Specialists Property Conversions & Extensions External Build General Building Works Kitchens & Bathroom Design & Installation Patios & Driveways Roofing Tiling Plastering & Rendering Locksmiths Surveying CCTV Boiler Installation, Repair & Servicing Plumbing Gas & Heating Carpentry Drainage Painting & Decorating Glazing & Emergency Boarding Electrical Repairs & Installation Voids Property Refurbishment Scaffolding Pest Control Security & Fire Doors
All Areas Landscapes
All areas landscapes are a friendly team, very reliable and have top quality work!
A question of Thyme Catering
No matter how large or small, we will tailor our catering service to make your event or party one to remember. We are based near Dartford on the borders of Kent/South East London We aspire to work with our customers to create the perfect menu selection for their requirement, whether it be an office sandwich lunch, a sit down wedding breakfast, barbecue/hogroast or an intimate dinner party. From corporate to private clients we will offer a bespoke service to every event. Having a dinner party but don't have the thyme? Then leave it to us We can create menus for you, whether it be for you to finish off in the oven yourself, or for our chef to come and cook it in your home for you on the night We aspire to work with our customers to create the perfect menu selection for their requirement, whether it be an office sandwich lunch, a buffet lunch or an intimate dinner party. Business Lunches Wedding/Civil Partnership Celebrations Birthdays and Parties Company and Christmas Celebrations Cookery Lessons Canape Parties Hot and Cold Buffets
AlanDESIGn PROPERTY SERVICESCertificate of Excellence 2019
We are small group of professional builders, engineers and architectural designer based in Ealing, West London. We offer full house alterations, renovations, complete refurbishments, maintenance and repair. We undertake tasks such as general building, painting and decorating, plumbing and electrical, wooden and laminate flooring, tiling, plastering, suspended ceilings inc. LED lighting and handyman service. We are proud of delivering bathrooms and wetrooms to high end specifications based on designer's plans and also to standard level accordingly to client's request. We have over 15 years experience in multi- trade field. We can improve and repair your property to achieve high quality and best result. We can do smaller jobs such as tiling, re- sealing and grouting, which falls under property maintenance category. Moreover we offer architectural services such as preparation of architectural plans for extensions, lofts and porches for planning and building control applications. Documents' submission and liaising with any council free of charge. Our engineer will visit you to take a photographic and measured survey, to discuss your future plans of required works and then we will follow with a quote at a later date. We have done similar jobs like yours in the past. Meanwhile you can have a look on our portfolio on Rated People with positive job ratings: http://www.ratedpeople.com/profile/alandesign-property-services/index and our website www.alandesign.co.uk bathrooms & wetrooms section http://www.alandesign.co.uk/#!bathrooms-wetrooms/c1iz6 gallery section http://www.alandesign.co.uk/#!gallery/c1qz9 We do care about every single client to ensure that the work goes smoothly. We are proud of quality, service and value to bring mutual success between us and a customer. Thank you for your interest in advance and we are looking forward to hearing from you soon to discuss your best deal with us.
Griffon Construction Ltd
TMT CentralCertificate of Excellence 2019
The Maintenance Team Central (TMTCentral) has been set up to bridge a gap in the property maintenance and handyman market in Central London by providing the most reliable and professional service at the most affordable prices. Central London is a location that can attract higher priced services but we are here as a professional alternative. This puts us at a great advantage to provide the most affordable but top of the range property maintenance and handyman services from simple repairs to complete refurbishment projects. We cater to commercial and residential properties with attractive packages to maintain long-lasting and happy relationships. There is nothing that we can't do, ranging from providing cleaning services to adding a loft extension. Contact us today for a free quote and estimate!
MPS Handyman Services
We at MPS Handyman Services in London are qualified to deal with a range of tasks – whether it's the odd job of hanging a mirror or a large electrical or refurbishing project, no job is too small or big for us. Our first and foremost priority is your comfort, and because we know how important your time is, we offer same-day booking availability, including on weekends, late evenings, early mornings and bank holidays. Our handymen are experienced in providing all the services we offer and you can expect of them nothing less than professional and friendly attitude, high-quality and competent performance, as well as fair and affordable prices. MPS Handyman also has public liability insurance that fully protects your property from any possible damage for a full peace of mind that doesn't cost the Earth.
M&M Groundworks & Landscaping
M&M Groundworks and Landscaping are based in Warlingham and we are a well-renowned company covering many locations throughout Surrey and Sussex including the major towns of Croydon and Crawley. We are committed to helping the customer achieve the perfect outdoor space using a combination of hard and soft landscaping techniques. From the installation of a bespoke driveway to the laying of paving or a new patio, clients in Croydon, Crawley and all surrounding areas are assured of a first-class service where all excavation and groundwork requirements are performed in-house. With M&M, you can use our services in confidence knowing that all of our staff are fully qualified professionals with years of trade and industry experience under their belts. Our company caries full employer and public liability insurance.
Builders GBCertificate of Excellence 2015
Builders GB are a professional and highly skilled construction company based in London. At Builders GB the focus is on turn key projects and a full design and build service is offered to clients. Services include; Architecture Planning Consultation Building Advice Loft Conversions House Extensions Basement Conversions Property Refurbishments Property Conversions Plumbing Electrical Party Wall Advice Expert Advice Builders GB offer all services to residential and commercial customers throughout London and the surrounding areas. All work is fully guaranteed for 10 years.
020HandymanCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are a seasoned team of quality Tradesmen and operating in London and South East for the past 9 years. We have an experienced and disciplined team who have worked on hundreds of projects from small handyman jobs to larger more complex tasks such as renovations and kitchen installation, building bespoke wardrobes. We pride ourselves on our impeccably high standards and always strive to deliver on time and within budget. Having specialists in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Painting, 020Handyman provides you with all the necessary support for your domestic and commercial projects. Call us now on 07881 524 592 to discuss how we can help you. 020Handyman quotes are always FREE!
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Ryedale home improvementsCertificate of Excellence 2019
Ryedale home improvement specialises in interior and exterior painting and decorating ,new roofs and repairs ,supplying new windows and doors, all types of new driveways and patios landscaping, rendering and plastering, all types of brickwork also new plastics and new upvc products ,new kitchens and bathrooms all types of extensions and conversion we are one company that specialises in all general building work.
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Hi we are a family run business we service south London and surrounding areas. We specialise in all aspects of tree work,Hi we are a family run business we service south London and surrounding areas. We specialise in all aspects of tree work, gardening and landscaping. Check out our reviews on https://www.ratedpeople.com and https://www.yell.com . No deposit required only pay when you are satisfied with the quality of the work. All work fully insured. For a no obligation, hassle free quote contact me thanks Davey from JPD Services. www.jpdtreeandgardens.co.uk Services: •Garden Clearance •Garden Services •Garden Makeovers •Garden Drainage •Garden Fencing •Garden Terracing •Artificial Grass •Block Paving •Decking •Fencing Services •Garden Walling •Gardens •Hard Landscaping •Hedging •Hedge Cutting •Patios •Lawns •Site Clearance •Soft Landscaping •Weed Control Services •Paving & Driveways •Patio Designs •All Aspects Of Guttering Services gardening and landscaping. Check out our reviews on https://www.ratedpeople.com and https://www.yell.com . No deposit required only pay when you are satisfied with the quality of the work. All work fully insured. For a no obligation, hassle free quote contact me thanks Davey from JPD Services. www.jpdtreeandgardens.co.uk Services: •Garden Clearance •Garden Services •Garden Makeovers •Garden Drainage •Garden Fencing •Garden Terracing •Artificial Grass •Block Paving •Decking •Fencing Services •Garden Walling •Gardens •Hard Landscaping •Hedging •Hedge Cutting •Patios •Lawns •Site Clearance •Soft Landscaping •Weed Control Services •Paving & Driveways •Patio Designs •All Aspects Of Guttering Services
Masterbrickwork London Essex Ltd
At Master Brickwork, we are focused on providing excellent services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We deal with small repairs, patios. brickwork, extensions and new builds. We will even deal with building control and get each stage signed off with full certification. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy with the final product. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again soon.
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Incredible Builders Bromley
Keep your home safe and cosy with the help of our professional builders. If you need repairs in your kitchen, bathroom or any other room; or if you've decided to renovate the entire home, we can offer you the best solution for all situations. Contact us any time - our customer care department is available 24/7!
Create Room Ltd
Trance ConstructionCertificate of Excellence 2015
Do you want to have an extension built to your home, or perhaps you need a whole house built, but need to find a reliable and professional builder? Then look no further than one of the best construction companies in the business Trance Construction Description Trance Construction aims to build those lifelong dreams that you have always envisaged, but never got around to. If you believe in your dream then we will help you to receive it, as we are as passionate about achieving the best we can as you are at dreaming the best you can. By working together those dreams will become a reality. Only skilled tradesmen that feel as passionate about their work and are trustworthy will be used to create your dream, whether large or small. If we're not satisfied then why should you be? We offer a comprehensive range of building, alteration and refurbishment services and aim to make the construction experience as enjoyable for you as it is for us. Only by working hard can the best results be produced; we will be working hard so that you can sit back and enjoy the end result. Trance Construction priorities lie with you, our valued customer; without you we cannot make your dreams into reality. We have a mission to work together with you to create the best for you. Contact us to request a FREE quotation mobile: 07864 709570 email: email@example.com
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Barbecue Installers on Bark
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Install new barbeque
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I already have the barbeque
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Within 1 week
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Weber Genesis II BBQ purchase and delivered...Looking for someone to do the installation and construction for me as the guide says 2 hours that I do not have :)
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Install new barbeque
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I currently have a simple built-in barbecue in my garden which I would like to change to gas.
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repair and clean
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Wallpaper may be flat, but it's far from one-dimensional -- especially when you think outside the floor-to-ceiling box. From chair rails to headboards, these cut-and-paste creations -- some half-an-hour easy, some more involved -- add a layer of character to even the simplest spaces.
Illusion of Grandeur
Transform a humble room into a high-style statement with this easy visual trick: Cover the upper three-quarters of a room with an open, botanical wallpaper, and overlay the lower portion with a more linear pattern that simulates the effect of an elegant chair rail. For the latter, we chose a subtly sexy gray-lace design and applied it horizontally rather than vertically. Trimming along the top of the design with a utility knife created a sophisticated scalloped edge. For more pattern-pairing ideas and how-to instructions, click below.
Swatch and Learn: Pattern-Pairing Ideas
How to Install Wallpaper
How to Measure a Room
Neisha Crosland "Clematis Flower" wallpaper (top), $186 per roll, and Louise Body "Marneys Lace" wallpaper (bottom), $208 per roll, both by Stark Wallcoverings, Pacific Design Services, 310-360-6418. "Morrow" settee, $1,725, Jonathan Adler, 877-287-1910. (Note: Many wallpaper companies quote prices per single roll, about 15 feet, but require a double-roll purchase.)
Hook High and Low
Home should be a place to hang your hat, but coatracks eat up precious floor space. This idea helps your entryway function better and creates a playful display at the same time. Pick a wallpaper with a repetitive pattern and let it dictate where you put the hooks, says Blueprint senior home editor Shane Powers.
"Kimura" wallpaper by Romo, $74 per roll, Walnut Wallpaper, 323-932-9166. "Silhouette" console table, $499, brocadehome.com. "Pilltop" hooks, $7 each, libertyhardware.com for stores.
A Bright Idea
Steal a cool, modern motif from a piece of wallpaper and cut it out to make easy backing plates for your sconces. They don't have to be exactly the same shape, but they should be the same scale, says Shane, who loves the amorphousness of the designs we chose but notes that patterns with diamonds or squares also work well. Just remove the sconce (be sure to turn off the power first), apply the design, let it dry, and reinstall the sconce. Or use this approach for a chandelier or other ceiling fixture.
"Serious BoKay" wallpaper, $98 per sheet, namarococo.com. "Drink" wall sconces, $220 each, ylighting.com. Porcelain candlestick, $159; porcelain apple, $68; and porcelain logs, $450 for four, all kleinreid.com
An Open and Shut Case
Liven up a door's wooden personality with colorful insets. "If you have commitment fears when it comes to bold patterns, this is a fun way to give one a try," says Shane. For flat-surfaced doors like those shown, cut wallpaper squares or rectangles and glue in place. Paint pieces of 1-inch lattice wood (sold at home centers) and nail them to the door around the panels. The doors we used are 30 inches wide by 84 inches high. We left 8 inches of space at the bottom of each door and 6 inches at the top, but feel free to think outside these boxes.
"Kenzan" wallpaper by Romo, $68 per roll, Walnut Wallpaper, 323-932-9166. "Augustine" prepasted wallpaper, $45 per double roll, thibautdesign.com for stores. "Hick's Hexagon" wallpaper by Cole & Son, $110 per double roll, Boston Design Center, 617-449-5506. "Parquetry" wallpaper by Quadrille, $175 per double roll, Design Professionals, email@example.com
Band Aid
Need to pull together your living room or dining room? Wrap a ribbon of pretty paper around it. A chair rail grounds your furniture so it's not floating in an empty expanse, says home market editor Meryl Levin. A horizontal strip will also make a narrow room seem wider. Although it is more understated than the two-pattern chair rail we discussed earlier (and yes, easier to pull off), this idea still fills a space with personality -- the white borders of the floral wallpaper (hung sideways, about a quarter of the way up the wall) add instant refinement.
"Neo" wallpaper, $50 per double roll, Hausen. Hand-carved settee, $899, brocadehome.com.
A Girl Can Dream
Buy all the fancy linens you want, but nothing completes your boudoir like a headboard. "It provides a focal point and makes the whole room more inviting," Meryl says. The store-bought kind can be expensive and bulky, so try this shortcut: Using the lines in a graphic wallpaper as your guide, cut out a silhouette that serves as a virtual headboard. Shoot for about 4 inches wider than your mattress, to accommodate the extra width the bedding will add.
Studio Printworks "Grille Modern Grande" wallpaper by Hinson & Company, $170 per roll, Pacific Design Services, 310-360-6418.
For July/August cover headboard idea, use the following template shape: Cover Headboard Template
Hip To Be Square
Let's say you're not lucky enough to own a Victorian-style row house with decorative molded panels in the dining room. This tactic lets you create your own grandiose architecture. Grid wallpaper gives depth to a lush floral panel on top of it, which Shane and Meryl cut to mirror the size of the table. You can treat the panel like a mural or as an irreverent base on which to hang smaller pieces, like a bird print (Shane cut it from a piece of wallpaper and spray-mounted it to a piece of wood he bought at art-boards.com).
Neisha Crosland "Gridlock" wallpaper by Stark Wallcoverings, $116 per roll, Pacific Design Services, 310-360-6418. "McGegan Rose" and "Pheasant" wallpapers by Timorous Beasties, $250 per double roll, the Future Perfect, 718-599-6278.