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State revenues are running way ahead of schedule, and that means there's a boatload of additional taxpayer money up for grabs as state officials begin crafting a budget for next fiscal year.
Last week, the Board of Economic Advisors, which makes official revenue projections used to write the budget, said the state is looking at an extra $920.5 million for 2012-13. The new fiscal year begins July 1.
The additional revenue comes from a $127.8 million surplus from last year; an expected $273.7 million more in tax collections this year; and an anticipated $519 million more in collections next year.
For budgeting purposes, the surplus from last year and the larger tax collections this year equal a one-time cash infusion of $401.5 million, while the projected $519 million boost in collections next year is annually recurring money.
Naturally, then, the question becomes:
Just what exactly will Gov. Nikki Haley and members of the General Assembly do with that extra nearly billion-dollar windfall? Give it back to taxpayers? Apply it to future obligations, such as state retirement costs, or otherwise spend it?
Many eyes will be watching, to be sure.
On the spending side, a host of agencies are pitching for a cut of the $920.5 million jump in state revenues by way of proposed funding increases for next year. And among them, the S.C. Forestry Commission is seeking one of the largest budget hikes.
In its formal request for 2012-13, the Forestry Commission asks for more than $46.4 million.
That's $21.1 million, or 84 percent, more than the commission received this year, $25.2 million. All of the proposed increase is in general state funds.
Nearly $5 million of the agency's requested $46.4 million budget is federal funding, and almost $7.3 million is an estimate of "other" funds the commission expects to collect.
"That's revenue that we earn to help fund what we are asked to do," commission director Gene Kodama says, adding that the money comes from timber sales and services such as controlled burning.
South Carolina law requires all state entities receiving or requesting state funding to submit yearly budget requests to the governor by Nov. 1. The Office of State Budget compiles the proposals.
The Forestry Commission presents much of its request for next year as a matter of protecting people's safety and property.
The commission also is seeking additional funding to increase its economic development efforts.
The agency aims to do that through a public-private partnership designed to create jobs in, and grow the economic impact of, an industry the commission describes as the No. 1 manufacturing sector in South Carolina.
"It could be," says Lewis Gossett, president and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. "I have got a ton of members in that business – a ton. It really is dramatic."
One of the Forestry Commission's main functions is fighting wildfires, and its ability to do so has been seriously degraded by budget cuts, according to Kodama.
The agency's funding has been reduced 50 percent since 2008 while demands for its services, and the costs of providing them, have increased, Kodama writes in a letter beginning the agency's proposal.
"Therefore, the Forestry Commission is requesting $24.25 million to return its firefighting capacity to a level that can adequately protect the public, their property and forest industry investments which are a major economic engine in the state's economy," the letter says.
Of that $24.25 million, $13.25 would be a one-time allocation to purchase firefighting equipment. "The agency has eliminated its firefighting equipment replacement budget in order to retain critical employees," the commission's request says.
Continuing his letter, Kodama writes, "After the Highway 31 fire (in Horry County) that damaged or destroyed almost 200 homes in April 2009 and other large wildfires, the public and our legislators asked how to prevent and be ready for similar future disasters.
"The definitive answer is to adequately fund firefighting as requested herein."
In a phone interview with Kodama and Larry Moody, the commission's legislative liaison, Kodama says the commission lacks sufficient firefighting personnel and its firefighting equipment is old and dangerous.
Citing an example, Kodama says seven bulldozers broke down in one day during another Horry County fire in July.
Asked about the agency's staffing levels, Kodama says the commission had 295 full-time employees, six grant-funded workers and 37 temps as of Monday.
How many commission employees are dedicated to firefighting?
"Probably at least 80 percent," Moody says.
That ratio rises to between 90 percent and 95 percent during fire season, says Kodama, whose annual salary is $105,000.
The commission employs 29 people who earn more than $50,000, or about 10 percent of its full-time staff, according a state salary database the S.C. Budget and Control Board maintains.
Asked how much of the Forestry Commission's budget is allocated to administrative expenses, Moody says it's between 3 percent and 4 percent.
In another effort to obtain additional funding, the commission is backing House bill 4082. "To say we're interested in it is putting it mildly," Kodama says.
Rep. Ted Vick, D-Chesterfield, is chief sponsor of the bill, which is pending before the Ways and Means Committee. The legislation has two co-sponsors: Republican Reps. Tracy Edge of Horry County and David Hiott of Pickens County.
The bill would direct 7 percent of state taxes collected on insurance premiums to the Forestry Commission. The agency would have to use the money for firefighting, including equipment, "and forest industry economic enhancement."
Given its size, one might wonder whether the industry needs the help of "economic enhancement" efforts by a largely taxpayer-funded state agency.
Forestry contributes about $17.4 billion per year to South Carolina's economy, employing some 90,000 people, according to the commission's budget request for 2012-13.
The agency hopes to increase that impact to $20 billion by 2015 through its "20/15" project, a public-private partnership. The commission is seeking $1 million in recurring funding for the program.
"This project will grow the industry, more fully utilize the resource, and add 14,000 jobs," the proposal says. "A five-year investment of $5 million could add $2.6 billion in impact to the state's economy with a net benefit in state tax revenue of $135 million. This would equate to a return of $27 for every $1 invested in forestry by the state."
Asked about the Forestry Commission's economic development activities, Kodama says they are similar to the role the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism plays in promoting tourism, "wherein they're there to support and grow that industry for the benefit of the citizens of South Carolina."
The same is true for the state Department of Agriculture and that industry, Kodama says.
The term "economic development" is not in the S.C. Code of Laws where it prescribes the Forestry Commission's duties – Title 48, Chapters 23, 28 and 30.
However, Section 48-23-80 says the agency may acquire, rent or otherwise use property and cooperate with the federal government "in all matters pertaining to reforestation and providing employment for the benefit of the public …"
And Section 48-28-20 says the commission director shall implement a forest renewal program in part to ensure "related employment and other economic benefits …"
Kodama says he firmly believes that economic development is within the purview of the agency.
Gossett of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance offers a more nuanced perspective. "There are some appropriate roles for a commission like that," he says. "Whether or not it needs to be done by the government I don't know."
Gossett says he has not heard any complaints about the agency. "And if they were particularly bad to private industry I would probably hear about it."
The Palmetto State has some "pretty dramatic" economic development opportunities in agribusiness, Gossett says. But he says he is not familiar with the Forestry Commission's "20/15" project as to weigh in on it:
"I just don't know enough about what they're trying to accomplish with that one that (the S.C. Department of) Commerce isn't doing."
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Global and Local design. What's the difference?
It's not a huge revelation that in today's society we need to be constantly aware of our users.
There will always be best practices to adhere to when designing for any user, local or global. Like effective usage of white space; mobile-first design; simplistic call to actions; streamlined user flow; design consistency and site-wide informative notifications and messaging.
To effectively design for our users, we need to be aware of their behaviours, their needs, their goals, and their frustrations, but these vary vastly depending on their localization. This is where Global and Local design considerations come into play.
A Global and Local design philosophy
A good example of global design is an airport. Airports serve a colossal number of people from all over the world. 75% of the time they all appear the same. They use the same font and iconography. They do this, so they are accessible and functional to serve people from very different cultures all trying to accomplish similar goals.
Now think of a church. Even though they all have the same meaning and are all over the world. They all look entirely different. Churches are designed completely different so that they can represent the local community in which it is built.
This philosophy not only comes across in architecture but also web and product design. For example, Airbnb is like the airport as it serves people from all over the world, but the only difference for each region is the language. The site design remains constant. Whereas McDonald's customize their websites for every country they operate in. They tailor their content to include local products and alter the look and feel to cater to the local community.
So how exactly does that relate to web design?
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of 'design' is: "a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group."
A globally designed site needs to be usable and convenient for any user around the globe irrespective of cultural design difference. Even the terminology for Global design can have differences, for example…
• Apple calls it 'Global Design or Human Interface Guidelines',
• Google calls it 'Material Design'
• Microsoft calls it formerly 'Modern UI' and nowadays 'Fluent Design'.
So, what exactly do you need to know about designing for local businesses, global enterprises, and those that span both?
A big consideration of any project is where your website hosting should be. Some hosting solutions are simply not adequate enough to handle global projects. In addition to server resources and the traffic considerations, there's the very real matter of distance.
As an example, imagine a UK site that has a highly sought-after product with great demand in Canada. The hosting provider they chose didn't have a single server anywhere near Canada, as all their servers were based within the UK. The high volume of traffic due to demand would severely compromise the speed and experience for their Canadian market. Really not a good predicament to be in.
How to ensure you are protecting yourself…
• Ensure you are using a hosting provider with servers all over the world.
• Choose a hosting plan capable of handling that level of traffic
• Make full use of a Content Delivery Network
Colour is a very powerful aspect of design and colour contrasts should be a basic consideration of any project. It plays a great deal into both global and local design as different colours mean different things to different users.
As an example, red is the most powerful of all colours in Indian culture and holds many important meanings. Among them are fear and fire, wealth and power, purity, fertility, seduction, love, and beauty. Red is also representative of a certain time and place in one's personal life, including when a woman gets married.
A married woman can be identified by the red henna on her hands and the red powder, known as sindoor, worn along her hairline. In contrast, South Africa associates red with mourning, and the section of red in the country's flag symbolizes violence and sacrifices that were made during the struggle for independence.
As with colour, you have to consider the images you use on your site and the message they portray to your users.
When designing locally, it is advised to use recognisable images from your environment as well as of your team. Don't fall into the trap of relying on stock photography. Today's web users are becoming more and more savvy about stock imagery. Using authentic images gives a local audience a greater connection to a brand and the people behind it.
Caption: The i3 Digital About page features our actual team members and relevant text about our expertise and experience.
Now with a global company, it may be perfectly fine to use premium stock photography, but you might wish to consider strong swatches of colours and design aesthetics not dependent on photography.
When designing for global projects there are a few points that should help influence your design decisions.
• Website copy should be kept short and to the point.
• Avoid using colloquialisms
• Within contact forms, try to provide easy-to-use dropdowns to select country codes, populate addresses, etc.
• Include easy options for choosing other countries, languages, or currencies.
• Use long-tail keywords that focus on your service or product.
• Mention partnerships, awards, and other associations that bring to mind a global presence (e.g. Google certifications, Amazon integration etc.)
For ease of usability, it's best to play it safe when designing for a global audience. The interaction between humans and devices of any kind has become more private and personal than ever before; mobile devices have become so integrated into our daily lives that they can be considered an extension of us.
This would not have been achieved had it not been for Global Design and its universal considerations for design. Users are able to adapt to familiar elements, recognize iconography and uniform navigation methods more quickly and with greater ease. By maintaining this approach, you don't risk isolating any one demographic.
Whereas with a local design you may have more freedom. You are able to showcase and promote local features and give visitors a way to deeply connect with your product or service. This localised and more personal content can be extremely effective and more trustworthy to the user.
The key to designing globally or locally is to accurately target the correct audience in the first place. Though always remember that concentrating your focus on a local audience versus that of a global scale requires specific considerations and greater effort. It's all about making the correct choice early in the design process.
Interested in learning more? Check out our insights on What to Consider when taking a Digital Mobile-First Approach.
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Prepping Your House For the Big Storm
The clouds are quickly moving in to cover our sunny San Diego skies, for what seems like eternity to any local. NBC San Diego explains that it's a trio of storms starting late Wednesday night, with a possibility of lasting until Tuesday morning. They are predicting 2-4 inches of rain along the coast, 3-5 inches in the valley, and 5-10 inches in the mountains with a likelihood of snow at higher elevations. With that much rain and not a clue what to do (let's face it, what Californian does know what to do?), we are here to help with some tips to prep your home for the showers of this week.
Clean Your Rain Gutters
If it's been awhile since you last looked at your rain gutters, it might behoove you to take a look outside. Fall produces a mass amount of leaves and tree branches that can back up your rain gutters, making their use less than desirable. If the rain doesn't have a place to go, it can end up flowing back to the roof and walls of your home. According to The Rain Gutter Specialists, this can create cracks that can eventually cause leaking and molding in your home. It's worth it to take a few minutes to get those gutters clean before the worst of the storm is upon us.
Prepare For Guests
No one likes to be outside in the rain, at least not for long. Rainy days offer the perfect opportunity to invite friends over for a large pot of hearty chili and a game of Exploding Kittens. Get your house ready for guests with an indoor rug that can handle the grime while soaking up the moisture, a floor shelf that can contain their muddy shoes, and hangers to keep those wet jackets off of your furniture. By taking precautionary steps when your guests first arrive, you will lower the collateral damage of mud and dirt seeping into your floors and carpet. Enjoy your time with family and friends, rather than worrying about what the rain brought in.
Exterior Inspection
Sometimes we can forget the wear and tear that happens on a house over time, because we don't see the damage on a daily basis. Rainy days tend to show each small crack, loose roof tile, and cracked window sealant that you didn't even know was there. To protect your house against one of the most common costly damages, make sure your windows are properly sealed, rotten shingles are replaced, and any small cracks in your ceiling are covered. Do you live at the bottom of a hill? You may want to stack sandbags along the side of your house to help control the direction of the water and prevent it from seeping through sliding doors. It is significantly harder to fix these small issues after the rain has made its way in, so take precaution.
No matter what part of the county you are in, we hope that you and your home are safe and dry throughout this next week.


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Came across these references — John F. Lehman, the 600-ship SecNav under Reagan, is one of Romney's advisors.
2012-11-02 Both Obama and Romney Proposals Don't Meet Navy Requirements (USNI Proceedings)
2012-10-22 When It Comes To The U.S. Navy, Numbers Matter (John Lehman at MittRomney.com)
A strong Navy is not a drain on our economy, it is its foundation.
2012-10-22 How Big Should The U.S. Navy Be? (NPR)
2012-10-07 Mitt Romney's Big Plans for the U.S. Navy (DefenseNews)
Among the new details he revealed: Plans to create an 11th carrier air wing, one for each aircraft carrier. F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighter production would continue beyond 2014. The amphibious fleet would be built up to the Marine Corps' requirement of 39 ships. An entirely new, battle-group-deployable frigate would be procured, along with a ballistic missile defense ship. The campaign has pledged to build more submarines and destroyers, and production of the littoral combat ship (LCS) would continue.
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First, we'd continue the littoral combat ship, and we'd begin a battle group-deployable frigate program that would replace the FFG 7s [frigates]. And we would increase the numbers per year of the destroyers, and we would go for a missile defense ship that is optimized using an existing hull form, for the new Air Missile Defense Radar (AMDR), which really won't fit in the existing Arleigh Burke class.
We would also include getting up to the accepted requirement for Marine amphibious lift, so there'd be an increase in amphibious ships. The exact mix as between the different types, whether we go all for the LSD [landing ship dock replacement] versus the LHA+ [new assault ship] or some other mix, that hasn't been fully fleshed out yet. But there will be an increase in amphibs.
ROBERT STEELE: DefDog knows that I have championed a 450-ship Navy since 1990 when I completed my task as Study Director of Planning and Programming Factors for Expeditionary Operations in the Third World (MCCDC, March 1990). Although both the Navy and Marine Corps force structure working groups at the time refused to consider reality-based or evidence-based planning, I believe the day that they must is approaching.
I have learned a great deal since then, and my real-world experience now includes both a short-run for President (accepted as a candidate by the Reform Party) during which time I learned a great deal from some top economists, and on my own dime and time, over 1800 non-fiction books read across 98 categories, all of which have been factored into my thinking about the threat, strategy, force structure, and the over-all Planning, Programming, Budgeting System/Execution (PPBS/E) process.
PRIORITY ONE: Without the means, nothing serious can be done about the Department of Defense. The President and Congress need to agree on the Automated Payment Transaction (APT) Tax as a replacement for ALL OTHER taxes, beginning with income and small business taxes. The APT Tax can TRIPLE the disposable budget at just the time we need to do that.
PRIORITY TWO: We must establish the integrity of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System/Execution (PPBS). This needs to be done at the Whole of Government level,and within the Department of Defense as well as within individual services. This is not rocket science — it merely requires intelligence with integrity, both of which have been lacking across the policy, acquisition, and even the operations processes.
I have been fortunate in my experiences. The 350-ship Navy is incrementally better than what we have now but it is not transformative. This week we shall learn if the next four years are going to favor the resurrection of defense or its final demise. For myself, I would like very much to help create a 450-ship Navy that can deliver a platoon of Marines with a Cobra overhead anywhere within 24 hours; a company with Harriers overhead within 48 hours; and a Battalion Landing Team with organic air in 72 hours. My proposal includes more hospital and assistance ships, makes strategic use of the Maritime Sealift Command platforms, and restores the two battleships, one for each sea, with the humble observation to the CNO that he still cannot provide naval gunfire in support of the Marines anywhere at all…battleship ammo is still the least expensive, most sustainable and most accurate naval gunfire around, that I know of.
At the same time we have to get serious about a long-haul Air Force–one that can drop an air-deliverable Army anywhere within a week's time, and at the same time, using conscripted air, do a Berlin Airlift for 30-90 days. The US Army has to transform itself. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is on the right track — build from the bottom up and build to reinforce the strategic corporal (or the super-empowered captain).
Here is my prior work: 2012 U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century: 450-Ship Navy, <24 Hours to Anywhere, Peace from the Sea — Full Text Online. I have created a memorable Tiny URL that links to the post, where both a Word document and full text online can be viewed: http://tinyurl.com/USN-450


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"The alchemist realizes that he himself is the Philosopher's Stone, and that this stone is made diamond like when the salt and the sulphur, or the spirit and the body, are united through mercury, the link of mind. Man is the incarnated principle of mind as the animal is of emotion. He stands with one foot on the heavens and the other on the earth. His higher being is lifted to the celestial spheres, but the lower man ties him to matter. Now the philosopher, building his sacred stone, is doing so by harmonizing his spirit and his body. The result is the Philosopher's Stone. The hard knocks of life chip it away and facet it until it reflects lights from a million different angles." [Manly Palmer Hall, Initiates of the Flame]
"Man must overcome the seven planets and transmute them into soul powers. Their negative forces are the seven deadly sins, which are overcome by a symbolic struggle with demons and dragons and, in turn, are transmuted into the seven cardinal virtues. This is the key to alchemy, for from the seven base metals, first spiritualized and then brought together as a secret compound, is produced the Philosopher's Stone, the purified soul." [Manly Palmer Hall]
(Excerpt from a CAC General Reading, April 10, 1992)
A question from A.J. in Columbus, Ohio. "In a previous reading, you told us what herbs were consumed by Lee Chen Yung in China, who was reported to have lived to be 256 years of age. The medieval English writer, Roger Bacon, wrote in the 13th Century AD of an Arab named Artephius, who Bacon said lived to be 1,025 years of age at a time far later than the long-lived people listed in the Bible. I must say that I am very skeptical of this. If Bacon's report is true, this information would be in the Akashic Record. Is Bacon's report true?"
This Awareness indicates that the entity Roger Bacon as one who was an alchemist. An alchemist is capable of creating that which is known as the Philosopher's Stone, for turning lead into gold, and also for rejuvenating self. This Awareness indicates that the entity, in describing this Arab, described a fellow alchemist, whom he had knowledge of, and that this fellow alchemist did indeed live an enormously long life. It appears there is some exaggeration in terms of years of his life, or the claims of the entity.
This Awareness indicates that the Philosopher's Stone as that which rejuvenates and helps to restore youthful energies in the system. This Awareness indicates that it appears to have been a valid assertion on the part of Roger Bacon.
He had a follow-up question: "If the answer is in the affirmative, what did he consume or do which caused him to live to such an extremely old age in times when the vast majority of people didn't even reach 50 years of age?"
This Awareness indicates that this has been given: the entity consumed parts of that which is known as the Philosopher's Stone. This Awareness indicates that this Philosopher's Stone is that which is described in many of the old alchemy books, that it has been written of in its creation through coded writings speaking of Fire, Air, Water and Sulfur, Quicksilver (Mercury) and Eagle's Wings. It has been described as coming from the First Matter (Prima Materia) and being made from the most abhorrent element there is, that which is hated by all human-kind, and as having been pierced by the dagger of the alchemist.
There are many different codes and symbolism used to explain the secret approach to the alchemist's creation of the Philosopher's Stone. Once the Philosopher's Stone is developed, it serves as a kind of powder that can be put into the melted lead and its presence then turns that lead into gold, or it can be taken orally as a kind of elixir of life which turns the aged into a younger person.
This Awareness indicates that all this symbolism of the alchemists led many entities to experiment with elements of mercury, sulfur, etc., and eventually led to modern-day chemistry as it evolved out of alchemy.
This Awareness indicates that there are dangers involved in the study of alchemy. There are also certain requirements in terms of one's motives and spirits. This Awareness hesitates to explain the technique for creating the Philosopher's Stone because there are mistakes that can be made and entities are likely to risk those mistakes for purposes that are nothing more than greedy.
This Awareness indicates that entities playing with alchemy need to be extremely spiritual and avoid the greed aspects. It can turn against you. This Awareness indicates however, that it does appear that the time is right for some entities to become knowledgeable about this ancient science.
This Awareness will give a short summary in plain English of the ways by which the Philosopher's Stone is made, and suggests that before anyone begins studying and making this Philosopher's Stone, that they turn to the books and symbolism on alchemy and study these areas more thoroughly.
Cosmic Awareness Breaks the Secret Code
This Awareness is simply breaking the code for you to allow you to study those alchemy books in light of the code revealed. This Awareness indicates that It does not wish to get involved further in helping you to create your Philosopher's Stone after revealing this code. Your responsibilities in this action are those of your own.
The "First Matter"
This Awareness indicates that the First Matter for alchemist normally referred to as water, is that element known as urine. This Awareness indicates that the urine is taken at the time of the spring or fall, at the eclipse of the moon. This is often referred to in alchemy as the "Slaying of Diana," Diana being the Goddess of the Moon. This Awareness indicates that this is to be put into a cornerless jug, in other words a jug that is bulbous in shape, without any corners, so that the urine can flow without being caught in any corners.
The urine or First Matter, is sometimes described as Mercury and Sulfur; mercury because it flows in a liquid form, and sulfur because of the sulfur content in urine. This Awareness indicates that in this rounded bulbous bottle there needs to be a cork or seal, preferably a cork, that can be put in after 40 days. The bulbous bottle with the urine in it is kept at room temperature approximately 80 degrees, or 75 degrees, relatively warm, during that 40 days.
After the 40 days, it may be capped with a cork, to continue fermentation. The fermentation that occurs during the first 40 days requires that you have it somewhere that can allow for the odor to escape without offending others. This Awareness suggests that this may be in a garage or room or shed, someplace where it can be kept warm, such as in a bucket of sand that is on a hot water tank or some place that keeps the temperature up. A light bulb in a box, after the sand has been heated may keep the box warm enough and may keep the bulb bottle warm enough.
The "Eagle's Wing"
This Awareness indicates that after the 40 days, the substance is corked, the cork put in and sealed with wax, dripping wax around the cork so that no air can enter or leave. This Awareness indicates that the temperature remains warm, but below body temperature, and time passes. After several months you will see a rainbow-like oil on top. This is referred to in the alchemical symbolism as the "Eagle's Wing." It is colorful in that the oil, when light strikes it, causes a rainbow effect so that there are colorful reflections on the oil that surfaces or floats to the top of the mixture.
This Awareness indicates during this time, the substance grows dark, almost black, and the Eagle's Wing, or the oil floating on top becomes more vivid. This Awareness indicates that as the year comes to a close, the oil begins to turn red in color, a more reddish color, and eventually, near the end of the year, it should become more or less dried out as a whitish colored powder.
Creating the "Starter"
This Awareness indicates that the white powder is the Philosopher's Stone, which then can become a product for creating more Philosopher's Stone by adding more urine and simply allowing it to ferment and evaporate. It works faster once it has a starter. Much like the starter in sourdough, it creates the starter for the more rapid creation of the Philosopher's Stone being repeatedly created.
This Awareness indicates that of course, the cork is removed after one year and new urine is added, and allowed to ferment and evaporate, creating still more Philosopher's Stone as it moves through the process. It does not become necessary to recap the bottle after the first year, but by simply adding to it, the mixture evaporates, leaving more residue as Philosopher's Stone.
This Awareness indicates that from this brief description, It suggests that entities wishing to study further should read some of the alchemy books available, but not to become too hung up in those books for many of the alchemy books are written by entities who do know what they are talking about, unless these are from the 16th Century. Many of the modern-day writers are speculating and guessing, and the main information you seek should come from books they quote from the 16th Century, or books from alchemists such as Saint Germaine, or Roger Bacon.
This Awareness indicates that once the symbolism is understood, you will be able to gather more meaning from these alchemy books, but it is important not to talk too much to others about what you are doing and it is important to work and grow spiritually as you progress with your alchemy experiment.
This Awareness indicates the main reason for studying the alchemy books is to look for those symbols so that you can convey the information symbolically to other alchemists and not have to talk in plain English, in areas and in situations that would be undesirable to you.
The urine used, I assume is that of the alchemist.
This is in the affirmative. This Awareness indicates that once the first Philosopher's Stone powder is made, additional urine can be added to the bottle, and the substance can be heated enough to allow it to evaporate at a more accelerated rate; however, it should never be raised above body temperature.
While we're on this subject, we had a letter from K.K., Indianapolis, Indiana, which we checked out with Sam Millar (CAC Tarot Reader), who said his motives were sincere, and I'd like to read this and ask if the information just given would be sufficient for this entity to work with. He writes: "I was pleasantly surprised to see the mention that some information has been 'interpreted' by Ralph Duby on the subjects of alchemy and metallurgy. My spiritual studies, meditations, contemplation, writings, etc. lead me to believe that some of the principles of Nature (human, etc.) also applied to the mineral kingdom. And I began serious laboratory work in spiritual chemistry (alchemy) beginning in early 1988. The progress towards accomplishing the Magnum Opus has been steady and satisfying. And I feel confident in accomplishing the work. Over the years I have dreamt of the possibilities — to help C.A.C., the Aquarian church, and other humanitarian activities. I believe these are strong possibilities to come in the future. I have thought of writing to ask Awareness for insight to help me with the work, but so far I have gone it 'alone'. So, while I was first inspired to write in order to ask for the information that Ralph Duby 'interpreted' years ago that pertain to the subjects, at this point perhaps we should ask Awareness about my situation specifically, to see if any help may be offered. If you would like to ask in general that would be great. Consequently I could compile a short list of (not too technical) questions that would help me. The art of Alchemy is in the 'domain' of Natural Philosophy, so the philosophical insights, at the very least, would be very interesting to the readers, I believe." And that basically was his request and I'd like to ask Awareness if the information just given would be satisfactory to this entity?
This Awareness indicates this as being sufficient for the entity to create that which is known as the Philosopher's Stone; that there are many entities who attempt to deal with alchemy using metals; that this is not the proper understanding of the science. They can have many rewards in that direction also in terms of the action of chemistry.
Proof of Alchemy in British Museum
This Awareness reminds entities there is a coin in the British Museum that is half lead and half gold. It is divided, not pressed together or made of two pieces of metal, but it is divided as one piece of metal, half of which is gold in nature, the other half as lead. These markings on the coin suggest that it was lead to begin with, and that the gold simply was a transmutation that occurred to the coin.
This Awareness indicates that there was a time when the disclosure of information relating to alchemy would have been certain death to entities disclosing such information, but because alchemy as a science has more or less died out, is no longer seen as valid, and the books on the subject are so confused with symbolism, speculation, and double-talk, it is at a stage now where there are no alchemists around to protect their sacred science, and therefore, information on the subject is only available when given in plain English. The rest is nothing but confusion.
This Awareness indicates however, that It does wish entities to understand the symbolism of alchemy relates to far more than turning lead into gold. It relates to turning the philosopher, the alchemist, also into a golden being, a being of high spiritual nature. Without the spiritual qualities, it is unlikely that the Philosopher's Stone will ever have truly high quality.
The quality of the individual helps to go into the making of the Philosopher's Stone. It is related to the Law of Sympathetic Vibration: that whatever the alchemist is in his own vibration, that vibration resonates in the crystal of the Philosopher's Stone, and thus, the Philosopher's Stone is of the same frequency as the philosopher or alchemist. This Awareness indicates that as the Philosopher's Stone is created to develop a high spiritual frequency and then is ingested by the philosopher himself, the alchemist; that frequency of a spiritual level then enters into the physical body to become a catalyst for altering the physical cells to that same high frequency and it is in that manner that the rejuvenating effects take place.
(End of Reading; The Law of Gratitude is given.)
ED's Note: I believe this "Law of Sympathetic Vibration" is a new Cosmic Law. (There is the Law of Vibration, but that is different.) Please add this to your booklet of Cosmic Laws and Precepts of Cosmic Awareness. Also, anyone successful in making the Philosopher's Stone, we would like to hear from you. The idea that taking the liquid can add 500 years or so to one's life has possibilities!


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(Figured I'd ease back into things after the holiday.) There's a brand of potato chips I like that goes beyond the 'traditional' flavors.
Sure they have the standards like Sour Cream and Onion, but "Dirty" Brand chips have decided to take the kettle chips and do a little of their own thing with creative flavors that include Sweet Potato chips, Smoky Chipotle, Pesto and Parmesan, Jalapeno Heat. (Hungry yet?)
My absolute favorite: Funky Fusion which sort of mixes barbecue with the salt and vinegar and dill pickle all at once, confusing the hell out of my taste buds.
Dare to be Different?
Still considering the marketing value of being different, thought I'd give an example. It's not enough just to do your own thing. Not enough to do what others do but better.
Doing it better AND doing your own thing while offering more value with a better product, that's a start and pretty soon, everyone's talking about you and your special marketing magic. Other thoughts:
- Build your marketing, PR, social media around your core strengths and uniqueness, not prevailing winds or shiny new tools. Use the tools, don't let them use you.
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Assemblies of God has a developing Chaplaincy Ministry. Kirk McAtear Missions Director for AoG heads up the Chaplaincy Team with an appointed lead for a number of significant chaplaincy sectors.
A growing number of AoG Ministers and Lay Church Members are serving God in such diverse places as prisons, hospitals, schools & the armed forces. The work is pastoral, offering compassion and a listening ear, but also affirming and encouraging, bringing an informed Christian view to the places that we visit and people we meet. Our aim is to care for people at their point of need, communicating the love of Christ in a compassionate and practical way.
AoG provides endorsement for our Ministers to work as Chaplains. Endorsement for NHS and Prison Chaplains is through our membership of the Free Churches Group and for Armed Forces Chaplaincy is through the United Navy, Army and Air Force Board.
The Ministry of Defence welcome Assemblies of God Ministers who hold full ministerial status to apply to be Chaplains within all three branches of the Armed Forces. Peter John Baptist is the AoG Lead for Military Chaplaincy. He works closely with David Spademan who formally represents AoG on the United Navy, Army and Air Force Board (United Board). There are three distinct stages to your application:
Firstly. your application needs to be supported by AoG. You should contact Peter John Baptiste and David Spademan to ensure that you meet the application requirements and that through David that you have acquired the endorsement of the AoG National Leader. You may be invited for an interview.
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My wife Christina passed away at Prince Edward County Memorial July 4 , the result of a previous stroke and complications from the rapid onset of dementia.
I would like to thank all members of the local health care team for their excellent support, and exceptional care she received during her stay. All doctors and nurses demonstrated empathy, a true caring attitude, always answering our many questions as best they could , and bent over backwards to accommodate our family during COVID-19 restrictions.
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Continuity and accuracy are required for the counting of the Omer. We learn this from this week's Parasha of Emor - the Torah tells us, Sheva Shabatot Temimot Tehiyenah, 'These must be seven whole and complete weeks'.
We count the Omer in anticipation of the arrival of the Festival of Shavuot, when we receive the Torah afresh and anew. And during these days of the counting, we search for the value and relevance of Torah in our lives.
With this in mind, King Solomon in the book of Proverbs says, 'Uchmatmonim Tachbesenah', 'Search for Torah like one who searches for hidden treasure'.
Matmonim, 'like treasure', according to our Sages can be divided into two parts, mem - tet - monim, 'count 49.' And from here we learn that with regard to the counting of the Omer, first of all, there needs to be continuous practice. If you miss out on a single day then you won't be able to recite the blessing anymore' it needs to be ongoing throughout all 49 days. And similarly, the counting must be accurate, the exact day without making a mistake - how many weeks and days in the sequence.
When I was studying at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh, our Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Goldvicht explained as follows: If let's say somebody was to tell you that out in a forest, there is some hidden treasure, and they would give you the map with directions and you would be shown the exact spot where the treasure is, you'd go off to that place, you'd start to dig.
I am telling you now that actually, the treasure is 10 feet below the surface of the ground - but you don't know that. You could dig for six feet, seven, nine, maybe even nine and a half feet and not reach the treasure. You could say 'Ah, this must be a mistake' or 'perhaps he was just bluffing'.
Alternatively, you could dig for twenty or thirty feet and still not reach the treasure if you are digging at an angle. So, when it comes to Matmonim Tachbesenah, 'searching for treasure', we need continuity and accuracy. And so too with regard to all of the Mitzvot, to find the inner meaning and beauty and relevance of the Mitzvot of the Torah in our lives. If you keep the odd Shabbat, or have a particular Chag (holiday) experience, it might be lovely, but that won't be enough to enable you to appreciate the great beauty and relevance of these Mitzvot in our lives.
Or if you are keeping the Mitzvot continuously, but in a half-baked way, with certain compromises and allowances here or there, because there is no accuracy, likewise, you might not appreciate their full value.
And so, from the counting of the Omer, we learn an important lesson. When it comes to our search for the meaning of Torah in our lives, let's do it continuously and let's be accurate in our practice of it.
In that way, we will be able to reveal how essential the Torah is in our lives - that it is indeed, the greatest treasure that exists on earth.


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Xbox Series X and S pre-orders: Time, date, price and payment scheme for next-gen consoles
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders are about to go live.
After recently announcing a November 10 release date for the next-gen Xbox, Microsoft confirmed that pre-orders would start on September 22.
If you want to pre-order an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console for launch, then you'll need to be online at 8am BST UK time.
As previously reported, the Xbox Series X will have a £449.99 price tag, while the Xbox Series S will cost £249.99.
If you're interested in purchasing an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, you can purchase either device using various payment schemes.
It's all part of the Xbox All Access programme, which lets customers pick up a next-gen console with 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £20.99 a month.
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"With no upfront cost, Xbox All Access has everything you need to experience next-gen gaming."
UK fans can take advantage of the Xbox All Access payment scheme at retailers such as Smyths and GAME.
Currys PC World, meanwhile, is offering a 12-month flexible credit plan for anybody who wants to buy now and pay later.
Needless to say, retailers like Amazon, ShopTo and the Microsoft Store will also be selling the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles from September 22.
The Xbox Series S console can run games with a 1440p resolution at up to 120 frames-per-second.
It also supports DirectX Ray-tracing, and features variable rate shading and a variable refresh rate with ultra-low latency.
Elsewhere, the Xbox Series S features a custom 512 GB solid-state drive, which will probably need to be upgraded due to download sizes.
You also get 4K upscaling for games and media playback via streaming.
Microsoft Xbox Series S next-gen console specs…
• All-Digital
• 1440p at up to 120 frames-per-second
• DirectX Raytracing
• Variable Rate Shading
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• Ultra-low latency
• Custom 512 GB SSD
• 4K Steaming Media Playback
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I'm already tired of hearing about Melo deals and if this past summer is any indication it's just getting started, so I'm focusing on the three hop along amigos, Smooth and the youngster Ty. After a disappointing early playoff exit I'm actually looking forward to this year. No matter whether Melo stays or goes I think the Nuggets are looking at another post season appearance.
Kmart is a dominating player when he's focused and healthy. That stretch last year before his annual injury put him on the bench was fun to watch. Who doesn't like some in your face smack down playing from the hometown rebel? Birdman wasn't the same at all last year, so hopefully the problems were lasered, cut or repaired so he can fly free again. Not sure what Nene has been doing this summer, but if he is healthy and strong Karl will get him back on track. Don't forget about big Al who we picked up a few months ago and I think Balkman is primed for a breakout year.
On to the little guys to which I can relate. We have a good bunch of ball handlers and shooters that will be hard for any team to cover. Billups is back in the Mile High City fresh off his gold medal victory at the FIFA's this summer. Ty has a new shooting motion that he's been working on all summer, so looking forward to some big games from him this year. Afflalo should get some significant playing time and have a big season under Karl's tutelage. And last but not least there is JR with his insane lights out shooting that I love to see, but the coaches hate.
Should be a fun year to catch a Nugs game and if the Melo circus can be kept out in the old Cirque de Sole tent this team has a chance to finish two or three in the West. Keep your eyes on the Pepsi Center court and earplugs in your ears for another fun ride.


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The first Milan derby of the next campaign will be played in China. It has been confirmed that the first direct meeting of the 2017/18 campaign between the two clubs will be played in China.
Although it will be a friendly game, next season's meeting will be the first clash between Inter and AC Milan in a possibly soon to be Chinese rivalry.
The game will be played on the 24th of July at Nanjing's Olympic Sports Centre, the 'home' of Jiangsu Suning, and will be part of the International Championship Cup.


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Colorado State Football: Who Steps Up At Quarterback?
Collin Hill & Patrick O'Brien are going to battle for the starting slot.
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The Rams need someone to step up and lead this team.
Last season was a shock to the fans of Colorado State. A streak of five straight winning seasons came to an end and the program struggled for much of the year. The QB rotation seemed to cause an issue at times last year.
With Collin Hill looking healthy at the end of last season and in spring camp, the Rams look to have some stability at the quarterback position. But Hill could have some competition in Nebraska transfer Patrick O'Brien. With the QB position not so solidified we take a look at the Rams quarterback options.
Collin Hill
The redshirt junior from Moore, South Carolina is the presumed starter for the Rams. He has the most experience in the offense and would've been the starter last season if he hadn't torn his ACL for the second time.
Standing 6'5″ and weighing 214 lbs, Hill has a tall, lanky frame that has room for growth. While Hill's physical look could some growth, his mental outlook is his biggest strength. Hill has made some questionable calls, but overall looks comfortable in the pocket and can make the right read at key times.
Hill has thrown for nearly 2500 yards in his college career. With 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions, he certainly has room for improvement on the stat sheet. The only cause for concern would be his completion percentage at 59%.
Patrick O'Brien
O'Brien was a top 10 quarterback coming out of high school. He was recruited by Mike Bobo to Colorado State, before deciding to commit to Nebraska. He sat behind Tanner Lee his freshman year and saw some minor action in 2017 going 18 for 30 for 192 yards.
After Mike Riley was fired and Scott Frost was hired, O'Brien decided to transfer after trying to give Frost a chance during spring camp. That previous relationship with Bobo proved useful for the Rams, as he decided to transfer to Fort Collins.
O'Brien brings a bigger frame, going 6'5″ and 244 lbs, to the position. He's also not afraid to pull it down and run it. Both Hill and O'Brien are mobile quarterbacks but O'Brien is more adept at using his frame to get the hard yards.
Justice McCoy & Judd Ericson
Both quarterbacks are down the depth chart, but are certainly capable of stepping into the starting QB position if so required. Both are redshirt sophomores, but that is where the similarities end.
McCoy is a smaller, dual-threat quarterback. In high school, he threw for 1,543 yards and 11 touchdowns, while running for 634 yards and 15 touchdowns. If McCoy is called upon, expect a different playbook to be used that best exploits his athleticism.
Ericson is the best Collin Hill clone that the Rams could find. Both are 6'5″ with similar lanky features. Both are pocket passers, who can use their athleticism to extend the play. If Ericson is called upon, don't expect much difference in the playbook.


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Highway U.S. 31 is a busy thoroughfare thru Indiana stretching from South Bend to Indianapolis. At just about the halfway point, in Peru, is a quaint little apple orchard called McClure's.
Chad's Mom and I stopped in for lunch at the restaurant, which is called The Apple Dumplin' Inn. It's a very small restaurant with a very small menu. However, everything is made fresh and to order.
I ordered the egg salad croissant with a side of coleslaw and homemade applesauce. It was rather delicious.
The homemade applesauce tasted like it was freshly made- not at all like that jar stuff.
Chad's Mom ordered the chicken salad croissant with red grapes. Though I don't eat chicken, she really enjoyed it.
After lunch we strolled through the apple barn with its abundance of apples as well as a country gift shop.
There was also a selection of homemade jellies and butters including my most favorite apple butter.
And the dog employees! I absolutely fell in love with this guy!
I actually really loved McClure's. We didn't do a tour, go through the orchard or even sip on spiced apple cider, however, lunch was good and the store was fun. 5 out of 5 sprouts.
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A man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Mapperley.
The crash happened this morning at 8.48am in Porchester Road.
The road was temporarily closed between the junction of Woodborough Road and Haywood Road while emergency services attended.
It has since reopened.
The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a man at 8.48am.
"The man has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"The road has since reopened."
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Crowe, Norman
Visual Notes for Architects and Designers
Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive on the job, no matter what your level of artistic ability. Featuring completely new coverage of visual note-taking in a digital world, Visual Notes for Architects and Designers, Second Edition demonstrates how to make rapid, notational sketches that serve as visual records for future reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the development of ideas. It shows you how to expand your knowledge of a subject beyond what is gained through observation or verbal representation alone. You gain access to simple techniques for collecting, analyzing, and applying information. Crowe and Laseau examine the relationship between note-taking, visualization, and creativity. They give practical guidance on how to develop:
Visual acuity—the ability to see more in what you experience
Visual literacy—expressing yourself clearly and accurately with sketches
Graphic analysis—using sketches to analyze observations
Numerous examples demonstrate some of the many uses of visual notes. They help you develop a keener awareness of environments, solve design problems, and even get more out of lectures and presentations. The authors also discuss types of notebooks suitable for taking visual notes. If you want to develop your perceptual and creative skills to their utmost, you will want to follow the strategies outlined in Visual Notes for Architects and Designers, Second Edition. It is a valuable guide for architects, landscape architects, designers, and anyone interested in recording experience in sketch form.
Keywords: visual notes, visual thinking, Visual Mapping, idea mapping, sketching, drawing, visualization, study abroad, graphic notes, notational sketch, digital drawing, rapid sketching, rapid visualization, visual communication, visual record, analytical drawing, symbolic drawing, visual notebook, hand drawing
- Author(s)
- Crowe, Norman
- Laseau, Paul
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2012
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 2
- Page amount
- 240 pages
- Category
- Art, Art History
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781118129340
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UX Review: ZelCore Wallet
Last week elevateUX ran a poll on Twitter to ask the public which mobile wallet is the most impressive out of the ones we have looked at so far. We also invited people to comment below on which wallet we should take a look at next. There was plenty of demand for an article on the ZelCore wallet and how impressive the mobile version was so we was extremely interested to take a look.
Throughout this article I have broken down the key components of what contributes to the users experience of the ZelCore mobile wallet. I hope you enjoy!
But first, what is ZelCore?
FYI — ZelCore is the name of the wallet created by the Zel team.
"ZelCore is a multi asset platform and wallet, free-to-use by all, with top quick-swap exchanges. ZelCore+ unlocks advanced trading functionality with API integrations to the top exchanges + TradingView."
Interface Design and Customisation
My first impressions once logging into ZelCore was that it is a very warm and personal app. As much as it may sound stupid, the app gives a calming and friendly feel with the use of personalised backgrounds and more. I think this is important because when you are managing your own assets, everything can be very serious and intimidating. I personally wouldn't feel overly comfortable managing my assets on a wallet that offers a black and white theme with no colour or character. I would be questioning the legitimacy. However, I believe the ZelCore interface gives that calming feel which will put many users at ease.
I think the interface looks very slick, modern and displays the list of multiple wallets very nicely. It also gives the option to 'enable drag' and reorder your wallets. I think this feature also adds to the customisable approach by the team and is familiar territory for iOS users as it is typically how you would reorder apps on an iPhone/iPad menu.
To further add to the customisable approach, I think it's really cool how you can use an image from your camera roll as a background image within the wallet. However, the only downfall of this feature is if you are to set a white/light coloured image, white/grey text can clash with the background in certain areas of the app. An easy fix would be for the user to not use a white or light-coloured background of course, but it is still something for the team to consider. They have used boxes well to combat this issue in most places, but not all.
The only aspect of design that I would potentially make changes too is the settings page. I feel that a number of unrelated aspects of the application have been bunched together on one page. I would consider grouping content under specific headers such as Settings, Notification and Help/Support, just to provide a little more organisation.
Content and Communication
A huge factor that makes the wallet user friendly is the consistent use of simple content. The content provided throughout the app is simplified and informative which is really helpful for new users. Many development teams will overlook these basics because it is naturally clear and obvious to themselves whilst forgetting that they are not the end user. It's important to provide basic information to avoid any beginners becoming confused whilst simultaneously, making it easy for anyone. Pages such as 'Apps and Tools' and 'Exchanges' have a couple of sentences at the top of each page just to explain what the page is and the purpose of it. Extremely simple yet so important.
In terms of making life easy for the users, communication and support goes a long way. Something I was happy to see in the app was the multiple gateways to support and help. Whether this be in the form of live chat, a community channel or any other form of communication. On the 'settings' page, you can find links to support as well as a notification centre which provides important updates and therefore is a good method of communication. When using the 'apps and tools' page, there are further methods of communication via email addresses and a link to the Discord channel. It's pretty easy to find a source of help which is great to see.
Send and Receive
As I always say, the main purpose of any cryptocurrency wallet is to send and/or receive digital assets. It's important that any competent wallet does a good job of this and makes it a priority. ZelCore have done a good job of making this easy as it is extremely simple to send and receive and is exactly what you would expect from a mobile wallet.
It was an added bonus when I came across some additional features which admittedly won't be a necessity for every user but for the ones who do need it, will be a really important user requirement to include. Requesting a payment from a specific wallet and amount is an example of a fundamental requirement for any user who is accepting regular payments. Adding contacts will save users plenty of time if they are frequently withdrawing assets and scanning QR codes is another feature that can save users time. It's good to see they have been included.
Security and Set Up
As I have previously used and reviewed a number of different mobile wallets, ZelCore was typically different to the rest when creating a wallet/account. I was asked for a username and password which isn't usually the case. I think this is a user friendly decision as the average person typically feels more comfortable with a username and password as it is more common in the 'outside' world with near enough any online service. When creating the account, it was made clear that I should not forget this password but there was no option to generate a 12-word phrase that most wallets typically do. Although it's easier to remember one password opposed to 12 random words, I'd be interested to hear the reasoning behind that decision.
One of the first things I did once I logged in was look in the settings to set up FaceID (on iOS) or maybe a 4-digit pin. I couldn't find any security related settings within the settings tab which was rather worrying. It was only when diving deeper into the app I found these options on the 'apps and tools' page which in all honesty surprised me and isn't where I would typically look for such features. So once I found the option to enable FaceID I then realised that I had to to set up decentralized two factor authentication (d2FA) to allow access to FaceID. I liked that there was extra layers of security as it is always a good thing but then came a slight problem from the user experience perspective.
I needed a minimum of 0.0002 $ZEL to enable d2FA and therefore FaceID. Yes, I realise this isn't a lot of money and it's not about the financial demand, it's about the inconvenience of having to buy some ZEL from an exchange and send it to the wallet just to turn on FaceID. Users want simple and quick processes and this extra step is more of a pain for the average user than anything else. A user could potentially use the ZelCore wallet with zero intentions to buy or store $ZEL as it is a multi-asset wallet but the user is now forced to take extra steps to buy a small amount of $ZEL. I do believe from a security standpoint, it is probably essential and was a conscious decision. However, it doesn't create the smoothest user experience.
Overall I do believe that the Zelcore wallet offers a very positive user experience and is one of the best multi-asset wallets out there. However, no user experience is perfect or ever will be. It's important that projects recognise that there is always room for improvement. I think if Zel reconsidered the UX based on the points around the settings page that I mentioned and reconsidered the security process of enabling basic features such as FaceID via d2FA then it would definitely strengthen the wallet from a user experience perspective.
I feel it is worth mentioning that additional ZelCore features such as 'ZelCore +' are currently available on desktop but not mobile, yet! For more information about these features you can visit the Zel website here.
You can download the wallet on any device by visiting this link.
I did not get paid to write this review so any tips are much appreciated.
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- This review was wrote on the ZelCore Wallet version 1.6.1.


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Overmarine launches 12th Mangusta 165
With five deliveries scheduled this year, will Overmarine move up the rankings in The Superyacht Annual Report: New Build 2018?
Overmarine has announced the launch of the 12th Mangusta 165 Maxi Open yacht, which took place last Thursday (6th April, 2017), which is the third hull from the shipyard's new Evolution series. With a further four superyachts scheduled for delivery in 2017, is the shipyard set to move up the rankings in The Superyacht Annual Report: New Build 2018?
With an LOA of 49.9m, the uniquely coloured yacht has the ability to reach a maximum speed of 35 knots, which, according to the shipyard, "has been possible due to the design of the and construction technique of the hull and superstructure".
For this project, the shipyard has managed to maintain the power achieved on previous Mangusta 165 models, however this unit has significantly lower consumption at the same speed. The shipyard has explained that this new low fuel consumption attribute is used best at low speeds.
Based on cumulative LOA over the last five years, which equates to 503.6m, the shipyard has been ranked 13th in the 2017 edition of The Superyacht Annual Report: New Build, sitting just below the Palumbo Group, which has a cumulative five-year LOA of 552.1m. However, with five deliveries scheduled with a combined LOA of 221m, Overmarine's ranking is forecast to overtake the Palumbo Group.
The forecasted five-year LOA figure, which comprises the cumulative length from 2013 to 2017, is predicted to be 624.9m, 13 per cent more than the Palumbo Group's forecasted figures. In other words, Overmarine will see a 24 per cent increase on the cumulative figures shown in the 2017 edition of The Superyacht Annual Report: New Build.
In total, there are 13 yachts under construction at the Overmarine facility in Viareggio, which together have a combined LOA of 586m and an average length of 44.6m.
Overmarine plans to the showcase the yacht at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, following an extensive period of sea trials and final outfitting.
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Citibank is offering its women employees in India a childcare allowance over and above their salaries worth up to Rs 1.32 lakh a year for spending on daycares services of their choice, in what is seen as an unprecedented employee benefit across India Inc and is aimed at making it easier for new mothers to pursue their careers uninterrupted. In what is a global first for the bank, Citibank will, starting this financial year, pay its women employees in India a fixed quarterly childcare allowance of Rs 33,000 for up to four years after their return from maternity leave, which they can use for financing daycare services of their choice. Employees can avail this facility for two children.
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Biking in the winter is something many cyclists struggle with, especially on the cold, rough terrain. In the summertime, it seems like everybody in the whole world rides a bike. Then, once the winter comes around, many cyclists get scared off.
However, bikers have found better ways to ride on rough terrain and in the colder months of the winter. Fat tire biking is one of those rides that will sink into your memory. It is also important to know what you're in store for when you go out with a fat tire bike.
For this article, we'll go through what fat tire biking exactly is and how it got started. We'll illustrate advantages of fat tire biking over other types of cycling. Also, educate on how going out in the winter can be the best time for you.
What Is Fat Tire Biking?
Fat tire biking is a style of cycling that brings together the frame and look of a mountain bike, with larger tires. These tires usually measure in at around 3.8 inches wide but can get much larger depending on the bike.
Besides the tires themselves, the frame of fat tire bikes are where they show the most differences. For example, fat tire bikes do not have any suspension forks. They also rely solely on the tires for suspension during your ride.
Also, you fill fat tire bikes with a bit less air pressure. That usually makes for a more relaxing and smooth ride. These large tires get great traction and some riders say it feels like they're flying over rough terrain.
Whether it is the snow or the mud, fat tire bikes can make for an easy ride without any slips. The larger tires make for better traction, too. Meaning, you won't need to push your bike out of any mud puddles or icy patches during the winter.
History of Fat Tire Biking
Fat tire biking first began becoming popular in the 1980s when people in snowy climates like Alaska discovered a better way to get around there without using cars. Ironically, around the same time, they gained popularity in New Mexico because of their great grip on sand in the desert climate.
Eventually, brands like Surly Bikes started to market these kinds of bikes to the everyday consumer. Thus, the boom of fat tire biking came into form. Those who enjoy off-road but more flat landscape biking trails have flocked to flat tire bikes, too.
This wasn't always the case for cyclists as mountain bikes are still widely used for off road trails even in the winter. So what really makes fat tire bikes the right choice for winter rides?
The Benefits of Fat Tire Bikes
Of course, it has been well explained that fat tire bikes can ride well on just about any terrain but in particular, snowy or wet pavement is where they really shine. Most city cyclists will use road bikes with very thin wheels but these have proved dangerous in wintery conditions.
Now, those that need to commute to work in snowy cities like New York are starting to use fat tire bikes for a little extra safety. Plus, even if the roads are gravely, fat tire bikes will almost always make for a smooth ride.
Any bumps or potholes will feel like hardly anything with these kinds of bikes, which can be common in the frequently travelled streets of the city or the rough, off road trails less travelled.
Bumps and rocks in off road trails have been the cause of many biking injuries but, with fat tire bikes, those are hardly a worry. Challenging trails are much more available to beginners using these kinds of bikes and especially in the cold months of winter where you won't have to worry about taking up too much space for other cyclists on the trail.
All in all, it is the versatility of a fat tire bike that makes it great for just about any rider. They won't generate much speed but they can get over the worst terrains and are among the smoothest and safest rides you can ask for.
Terrain You Can Ride With A Fat Tire Bike
Wintery terrain is an easy task for fat tire bikes. Even if the terrain isn't snowy, fat tire bikes grip much better to ice than regular mountain bikes.
Also, hard ground can be difficult to grip on standard tires and the cold days of the winter tend to harden soil and make it much harder to grip. Fat tire bikes have the extra surface area to really dig into hard ground and, even if it digs up rocks, you shouldn't have to worry about crashing.


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CONTACT ADDRESS: South Eastern Kenya University , P.O Box 170-90200, Kitui, Kenya
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Academic Career
- 2010 to date Professor of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University.
- 1992 – 2009- Associate Professor, Department of Vet. Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi
- 1988 -1992-Senior Lecturer, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi
- 1984 – 1988 –Lecturer, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi.
- 1978 – 1984 -Tutorial Fellow, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi
Current Research Interests
- Validation of the use of plants in the management of various disease in animals and humans.
- Conservation of plant biodiversity in threatened ecosystems.
- Determining bioactivity potential of extracts of plants used in traditional medicines (Human ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary).
Selected Publications
- Kanui, T. I. Multipurpose trees, shrubs and herbs used in pain management in Eastern Kenya: Income generation, sustainability and environmental challenges. In: The Principle of Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary View. Proceedings of The 1st Regional DAAD Scholars Conference 30th November – 1st December (2006) 72 – 76.
- Bisiker, L. J, Jenkins R., Kanui T. I., Musembi, C. Pain and its management in a traditional rural community in the Eastern Province of Kenya. J. of Pain Management. (2010) Vol. 3(1):1-10.
- Dahlin, J.,Kanui, T.I., Wambugu,S. N., Abelson, K. S. P. The suspended formalin test: A method designed for studying formalin –inducedbehaviour in the Speke's Hingeback tortoise (KinixysSpeckii). Scand. J. Lab. Anim. Sci. in press.
- Kaingu, C.K., Oduma, J.A., and Kanui, T. I. Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Machakos District, Kenya, Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2010),doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.05.044
- Githinji, C. G., Mbugua P.M, Kanui, T. I. and Kariuki, D. K. Antinociceptive effects of Stigmasterol and 9-hexacosene isolated from Mondia whytei (Hook.f.) root extracts. Journal of Phytopharmacology accepted for publication.2011
- Stanley N. Wambugu, Peter M. Mathiu, Daniel W. Gakuya, Titus I. Kanui, John D. Kabasa, Stephen G. Kiama. Medicinal plants used in the management of chronic joint pains in Machakos and Makueni counties, Kenya . Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 137, Issue 2, 2 September 2011, Pages 945-955
- Waweru, P. M., C. G., Mbugua P.M, Kanui, T. I. and Kariuki, D. K. The antinociceptive activity of ethanolic extract of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum ex Gorke and Ocimum Kenyense Ayob ex Paton- Leaves. International Journal of PhytoPharmacology. 2011.
- Peter W. Mwangi, Stanley Wambugu, David K. Kariuki, Paul M. Mbugua1, Titus I. Kanui. Antinociceptive activities ofthe ethanolic extracts ofOcimum Kilimandischaricum Baker Ex Gurke and Ocimum Kenyense AYOB. Ex A.J. PATON Leaves.International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 3(1), 2012, 1-4.