text: The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center in Rio de Janeiro for teenage players at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs. Prosecutors also expressed concern that Mr. Manafort was misleading them about his contacts with administration officials, the transcript of a court hearing shows. Fire swept through an unlicensed lodging at the training center of Rio de Janeiro soccer club Flamengo on Friday, killing 10 members of the club's youth team and injuring three more, one of them seriously, firefighters and news reports said. Inconsistency, which prompted Henrik Lundqvist to call out his teammates, has been the theme in an effort to integrate young talent under a new coach.

lowercased: the blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center in rio de janeiro for teenage players at flamengo, one of the most famous clubs. prosecutors also expressed concern that mr. manafort was misleading them about his contacts with administration officials, the transcript of a court hearing shows. fire swept through an unlicensed lodging at the training center of rio de janeiro soccer club flamengo on friday, killing 10 members of the club's youth team and injuring three more, one of them seriously, firefighters and news reports said. inconsistency, which prompted henrik lundqvist to call out his teammates, has been the theme in an effort to integrate young talent under a new coach.


text: Attn Bob Peterson. The green 53 Champion is the car you sold to the late Carl Held. As you can see restoration is now complete and the car is gracing the local scene. Just thought you would like to know the dream was completed by someone else.

lowercased: attn bob peterson. the green 53 champion is the car you sold to the late carl held. as you can see restoration is now complete and the car is gracing the local scene. just thought you would like to know the dream was completed by someone else.


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Would not it behave to have every one of your digital marketing devices from a solitary control panel? It would help you stay much better arranged, conserve time and also save loan.
You’ve obtained web site builders, e-mail marketing devices, seo devices, video development devices, app designer, style tools, discussion builders, web browser notifications, heat maps, turn up builders, touchdown web page builders and also all sort of other stuff you utilize daily to also develop your sales funnels.
Consider regularly you could conserve by having every one of your digital marketing devices in a single dashboard. Whatever that you needed and all under one roof covering. It sure would make it much easier to take care of. You would certainly have the ability to remain better organized.
Then to top it off you are possibly constantly needing a digital marketing tool to contribute to your toolbox. So off you go researching for some software or whatever it is that you are searching for. Would certainly you rather save your energy and time?
Wouldn’t it behave to have every little thing you required under one roof covering so you can stay much more arranged. By doing this you might spend even more time marketing your business.
Saving just 5 mins a day, 5 days a week for 50 weeks equivalent 1250 minutes a year. That’s almost 21 hours of lost time you can have spent marketing your business.
It’s all about functioning smarter not harder. Most of us have just to much to do. It appears we never ever have enough time to accomplish the job that we wish to. Presenting the utmost digital marketing platform with all the tools you require.
Builderall is the ultimate digital marketing system with all the tools you require to market your business. Everything under one roof conserving you time, maintaining you better organized as well as you can handle every little thing from a solitary system.
And also all the cash you can be conserving. Your most likely already spending a minimum of a hundred bucks on your hosting, e-mail marketing platform, computer animated video maker, your mobile application creator, sales funnel software program as well as anything else your using.
What happens if you might have all the digital marketing tools you needed for much less than $30. Every little thing you required to market effectively. That extra money can be used for your advertising and marketing or simply place it back in your pocket.
Builderall Business Pro Strategy has every little thing you need to obtain your business up in running extremely rapidly. Required a sales funnel built. Builderall has got you covered. Prebuilt sale funnel themes to obtain you up as well as running in a snap.
Normally you’re going to need a new e-mail campaign for your new sales funnel. No need to go anywhere. Use Builderall’s Boss email marketing system inside the exact same control panel.
The Boss Email Marketing remedy enables you to have up to 10,000 clients. What happens if you need to add on more clients? It’s simple. Just contact your support team and also they’ll obtain you the link for a small fee a training course.
How much would it cost you for 10,000 clients with any type of other e-mail marketing system? It would certainly depend upon the given.
Get Response is among the even more economical providers as well as what do they charge? Anywhere from $50 completely to $165 relying on the devices as well as plan you choose.
Builderall currently has 26 digital marketing devices. They are in the procedure of making these tools much more reliable. That is one point the proprietor of Builderall Erick Salgado, is always making every effort to keep his system approximately day and more effective.
New updates are coming soon. They have a new relaunch coming July 27 and also they have hires around 40 programmers to make this launch a success. Not only are they updating some of the digital marketing tools but they are adding brand-new ones also.
We are listening to rumors as well as below are a couple of new thing coming. The One In Charge Email Marketing platform will see a significant overhaul making it easier as well as less complex to make use of.
Email manuscripts that you can modify to your preference. e-commerce service, Chatbot, even more sales funnels (we are hearing 30 new sales funnels) and a brand-new handbook on just how to use all of the digital marketing devices.
We won’t actually recognize till the relaunch of Builderall starting 27 July. You’ll wish to remain tuned for all the interesting information. We’re not exactly sure if there will certainly be any kind of price modifications. Today the current rates for the Digital Marketing bundle is $29.90.
The Digital Marketing package gives you all the devices under a single control panel. They likewise have a Builderall Business Pro package that runs $49.90 a month and also it allows to to develop a business utilizing all the Builderall digital marketing tools.
Builderall has among the very best affiliate programs. You make money 100% commissions on everybody you bring in. So if a person enroll in the digital marketing package you obtain the $29.90. If you bring somebody in under business Pro bundle you get $49.90.
After that after the initial month you’ll get 30% commissions every month. Currently here’s the twist. They have a 2 tier commission strategy. That means you additionally make money 30% on anyone on your 2nd level.
Bring someone in and you make money. They bring someone in you make money 30% on both degrees. It’s a dual win when you enroll in the Builderall Business Pro program.
Builderall is additionally coming out with a program comparable to JVzoo. Any person that has the Builderall Business Pro program is mosting likely to have the ability to supply their very own items to other participants inside Builderall.
You’ll also be able to have various other members sell your products online in the type of affiliate marketing. In order to do that you will certainly be needed to use a totally free product initially.
Not exactly certain on all the information fairly yet. awaiting July 27 and also we will allow you know. So follow us on Twitter, register for our newsletter or just call us and also we’ll alert you when we get the information.
As you can see, Builderall has several digital marketing devices as well as even more coming. You can visit Builderall as well as see on your own. You can additionally call us and also enter into our group.
We provide cost-free training to get you up in running. It’s a training program designed as a fast lane to your initial $2000 a month. Additionally, you will end up being a participant of our private Facebook group.
We additionally will certainly aid you develop your very first site if you need assistance and also share our trick on just how to utilize Builderall for multiply passive earnings streams. By doing this you don’t have all your eggs in one basket.

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would not it behave to have every one of your digital marketing devices from a solitary control panel? it would help you stay much better arranged, conserve time and also save loan.
you’ve obtained web site builders, e-mail marketing devices, seo devices, video development devices, app designer, style tools, discussion builders, web browser notifications, heat maps, turn up builders, touchdown web page builders and also all sort of other stuff you utilize daily to also develop your sales funnels.
consider regularly you could conserve by having every one of your digital marketing devices in a single dashboard. whatever that you needed and all under one roof covering. it sure would make it much easier to take care of. you would certainly have the ability to remain better organized.
then to top it off you are possibly constantly needing a digital marketing tool to contribute to your toolbox. so off you go researching for some software or whatever it is that you are searching for. would certainly you rather save your energy and time?
wouldn’t it behave to have every little thing you required under one roof covering so you can stay much more arranged. by doing this you might spend even more time marketing your business.
saving just 5 mins a day, 5 days a week for 50 weeks equivalent 1250 minutes a year. that’s almost 21 hours of lost time you can have spent marketing your business.
it’s all about functioning smarter not harder. most of us have just to much to do. it appears we never ever have enough time to accomplish the job that we wish to. presenting the utmost digital marketing platform with all the tools you require.
builderall is the ultimate digital marketing system with all the tools you require to market your business. everything under one roof conserving you time, maintaining you better organized as well as you can handle every little thing from a solitary system.
and also all the cash you can be conserving. your most likely already spending a minimum of a hundred bucks on your hosting, e-mail marketing platform, computer animated video maker, your mobile application creator, sales funnel software program as well as anything else your using.
what happens if you might have all the digital marketing tools you needed for much less than $30. every little thing you required to market effectively. that extra money can be used for your advertising and marketing or simply place it back in your pocket.
builderall business pro strategy has every little thing you need to obtain your business up in running extremely rapidly. required a sales funnel built. builderall has got you covered. prebuilt sale funnel themes to obtain you up as well as running in a snap.
normally you’re going to need a new e-mail campaign for your new sales funnel. no need to go anywhere. use builderall’s boss email marketing system inside the exact same control panel.
the boss email marketing remedy enables you to have up to 10,000 clients. what happens if you need to add on more clients? it’s simple. just contact your support team and also they’ll obtain you the link for a small fee a training course.
how much would it cost you for 10,000 clients with any type of other e-mail marketing system? it would certainly depend upon the given.
get response is among the even more economical providers as well as what do they charge? anywhere from $50 completely to $165 relying on the devices as well as plan you choose.
builderall currently has 26 digital marketing devices. they are in the procedure of making these tools much more reliable. that is one point the proprietor of builderall erick salgado, is always making every effort to keep his system approximately day and more effective.
new updates are coming soon. they have a new relaunch coming july 27 and also they have hires around 40 programmers to make this launch a success. not only are they updating some of the digital marketing tools but they are adding brand-new ones also.
we are listening to rumors as well as below are a couple of new thing coming. the one in charge email marketing platform will see a significant overhaul making it easier as well as less complex to make use of.
email manuscripts that you can modify to your preference. e-commerce service, chatbot, even more sales funnels (we are hearing 30 new sales funnels) and a brand-new handbook on just how to use all of the digital marketing devices.
we won’t actually recognize till the relaunch of builderall starting 27 july. you’ll wish to remain tuned for all the interesting information. we’re not exactly sure if there will certainly be any kind of price modifications. today the current rates for the digital marketing bundle is $29.90.
the digital marketing package gives you all the devices under a single control panel. they likewise have a builderall business pro package that runs $49.90 a month and also it allows to to develop a business utilizing all the builderall digital marketing tools.
builderall has among the very best affiliate programs. you make money 100% commissions on everybody you bring in. so if a person enroll in the digital marketing package you obtain the $29.90. if you bring somebody in under business pro bundle you get $49.90.
after that after the initial month you’ll get 30% commissions every month. currently here’s the twist. they have a 2 tier commission strategy. that means you additionally make money 30% on anyone on your 2nd level.
bring someone in and you make money. they bring someone in you make money 30% on both degrees. it’s a dual win when you enroll in the builderall business pro program.
builderall is additionally coming out with a program comparable to jvzoo. any person that has the builderall business pro program is mosting likely to have the ability to supply their very own items to other participants inside builderall.
you’ll also be able to have various other members sell your products online in the type of affiliate marketing. in order to do that you will certainly be needed to use a totally free product initially.
not exactly certain on all the information fairly yet. awaiting july 27 and also we will allow you know. so follow us on twitter, register for our newsletter or just call us and also we’ll alert you when we get the information.
as you can see, builderall has several digital marketing devices as well as even more coming. you can visit builderall as well as see on your own. you can additionally call us and also enter into our group.
we provide cost-free training to get you up in running. it’s a training program designed as a fast lane to your initial $2000 a month. additionally, you will end up being a participant of our private facebook group.
we additionally will certainly aid you develop your very first site if you need assistance and also share our trick on just how to utilize builderall for multiply passive earnings streams. by doing this you don’t have all your eggs in one basket.


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Krystal Klear Pools and Spas, Inc. is a premier provider of customized pool and spa solutions in central Virginia, as well as a dealer of Hardy outdoor wood furnaces, eco-friendly Eden Pure electric heaters and World Marketing of America indoor heating products. No matter what your needs, from sales and installation to service and supplies, Krystal Klear Pools and Spas is here to help.
We are never more than a phone call away. If you can't find what you're looking for here on our website, please contact us and we would be more than happy to discuss your specific needs.
We are a certified distributor of quality pools from Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools, Swim 'n Play Pools, Garden Leisure Pools, Regale Pools, DreamMaker Spas and much more.

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krystal klear pools and spas, inc. is a premier provider of customized pool and spa solutions in central virginia, as well as a dealer of hardy outdoor wood furnaces, eco-friendly eden pure electric heaters and world marketing of america indoor heating products. no matter what your needs, from sales and installation to service and supplies, krystal klear pools and spas is here to help.
we are never more than a phone call away. if you can't find what you're looking for here on our website, please contact us and we would be more than happy to discuss your specific needs.
we are a certified distributor of quality pools from blue hawaiian fiberglass pools, swim 'n play pools, garden leisure pools, regale pools, dreammaker spas and much more.


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“I thought addiction was something I’d be white-knuckling my whole life. Now, everything has changed for me.” — Nona M.
If you’ve ever wondered if you were going to be stuck for the rest of your life, there is hope — there is a way through every block.
I hope you’re as moved by what Nona shares as I was.
The next session of The Recovery 2.0 Coaching Program starts November 30, 2015. Don’t wait,join us.

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“i thought addiction was something i’d be white-knuckling my whole life. now, everything has changed for me.” — nona m.
if you’ve ever wondered if you were going to be stuck for the rest of your life, there is hope — there is a way through every block.
i hope you’re as moved by what nona shares as i was.
the next session of the recovery 2.0 coaching program starts november 30, 2015. don’t wait,join us.


text: Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 27, 2019 from 10am-2pm here at the Farmington Public Safety Building. Feel free to drop off any unwanted prescription medications. You can also use our drug take back box located in the lobby anytime 24/7/365. We are at 160 Main Street Farmington NH.

lowercased: drug take back day is saturday april 27, 2019 from 10am-2pm here at the farmington public safety building. feel free to drop off any unwanted prescription medications. you can also use our drug take back box located in the lobby anytime 24/7/365. we are at 160 main street farmington nh.


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“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in the 800 Block of H Street, Northeast.
At approximately 2:10 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos above.

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“detectives from the metropolitan police department’s first district seek the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in an armed robbery (gun) offense that occurred on thursday, november 23, 2017, in the 800 block of h street, northeast.
at approximately 2:10 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. the suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. the victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.
the suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos above.


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SPAM is junkmail, but it is so much more than a nuisance. Reports show that over 50% of SPAM targets victims with Phishing attacks of some kind, using seemingly innocuous Email as clickbait or to steal personal information.
With more and more desperate measures being taken by criminal organizations, there is also an increase in nuisance type SPAM. It can be difficult for the average person to appreciate the degree to which SPAM creates problems on a day to day basis, particularly when compared to the real threat of Identity Theft or other Credit Card fraud, however the threat is very real.
The majority of all Phishing attacks and SPAM/Scam mail are not directly criminal, meaning that they merely facilitate aggressive advertising, nuisance advertising (failing to honor unsubscribes), or build Identity Theft profiles using your Personal Information- all of which can be sold. Remember, other than the rare cases of Industrial Espionage or targeted attacks directed toward you personally, it’s simply a numbers game driven by monetary reward.
Whether or not you feel savvy enough to avoid falling prey to some Email scam, there are so many different types of scams that you will become a Phishing victim sometime in your life, even if you are very tech savvy.
Imagining a future in which this doesn’t happen is possible, but it is absolutely unlikely unless significant changes happen.
The MiCASA™ Public Trust (MPT) outlines a new platform that promises to end SPAM Email forever. The platform is not just about technology. It is technology serving a very real human concern about security and ethics. It stands to create a commercial zone whose security underpinnings maintain ethical communications and mutual respect.
Fortunately, the technology to do this has already been imagined, it has already been built, and the only people who need to do things differently are you, the public. This isn’t about convincing lawmakers or lobbying Big Tech to change a thing.
Your participation makes all the difference in the world, and the significance only grows as certain milestones are achieved.
Sound lofty? This is about a Social System rather than Software. True enough, advanced technology fuels it all, but this is a technology-forward application whose aimed at the social good.
It remains inclusive to all who would enter- private individuals as well as small business, non-profits and entrepreneurs- all except the Spammers, of course.
The issue preventing sufficient regulation of Email to destroy bad SPAM are the topics of Commercial Interest, Privacy, and Trust.
In reality nothing will slip by the demands of commercial interest. Generally speaking, laws in a free market society (most western type nations) will permit Direct Mail, Telemarketing, Text (Smartphone) Campaigns, and SPAM, and for this reason SPAM will probably always exist. Sustainable solutions to the SPAM problem will include a means to represent Commercial Interest in a positive fashion, but in a way that is different than it is done now.
Private organizations have a difficult time dealing with SPAM as well as serving the needs of regular contact between members of their organization and the rest of the world. Taking the case of corporate mail alone, the current Solution regarded as most effective is strict Whitelisting. The problem remains that Whitelisting is too restrictive and it precludes regular access that such organizations need to conduct business in the real world.
Lookahead: Given the fact that Email addresses, just like Street addresses are open to the public, and that most SPAM, Scam, and hacker emails avoid any certainty about their actual origin- this is precisely the problem addressed by MiCASA’s Authentication Solution using IPAL.
Solving the problem of bad SPAM cannot be left to a Whitelist alone as this closes off the system. The system needs to breathe to remain vital, and Whitelists are simply too air-tight. What if a Virtual Whitelist could be constructed- one which had acceptable rates of access, and one which in fact solved the problem which makes Whitelists in a Corporation too restrictive- what if the process to become Whitelisted were both automated and ensured compliance with Community standards?
This component to the system provides more or less “public” access and yet still enforces Community guidelines.
Turning towards the issue of Privacy when reviewing potential Solutions, note it is nearly impossible to implement a system that solves for bad SPAM while retaining Privacy.
Of course, privacy in the modern world is a matter of degrees. Regarding privacy in a pure sense, take a moment to think of a business such as Google or Microsoft launching a campaign promising Privacy along with their Big Tech solution for SPAM free Email. Such a thing might fail based on the perceived lack of trust alone. Would it really be a bad thing? That much is unclear. What remains true is that Privacy in a Virtual Whitelist Environment would require a significant amount of Trust.
Setting aside the relationship between Privacy and Trust for a moment- it is after all a balance point similar to the issue of Restriction and Access in the case of the Whitelist above- there is yet a technical challenge with Privacy in the proposed Solution. Assuming the Solution works like most VPN’s (Virtual Private Networks) the chief problem with Privacy is that the entire network potentially has access to internal communications. This may sound like Security and Privacy are at risk, but let us just focus on Privacy: while Privacy is guaranteed against those outside the Network, inside it is a little difficult. Again, assuming that the software solves all the problems of Security and Privacy between members, what remains is Privacy with the actual Administration of the system. When all else is accounted for, the System itself would have access to every mail ever sent, and in a proposed Solution serving several classes of individuals from private to commercial to other interests, this single point of exposure becomes the critical issue regarding Privacy and Security.
One Solution is to require Double-blind communications between all participants in the system including the system administrators and the system itself! This article is too limited in scope to speak on this point. Identifying this point is sufficient- and significant.
“Form Fits Function” is a truth of technology so dry it’s almost laconic. But if you have kept up so far, this is where Blockchain makes a Cameo and it may keep you through to the end.
Blockchain is the most hyped technology of the day (c.2018), and while Bellasys does not really call it hype, Blockchain is neither flawed, pointless, nor in itself truly a technology.
Controversy aside, the worst use-case for any technological component is because it looks good, or sounds good. While there is nothing wrong with finding useful and legitimate/legitimizing applications for hype and fanware, it rarely makes for good systems architecture.
The compelling use case for Blockchain here is the highly specialized system of Authentication (IPAL Technology) providing certitude that among all the possible machines sending and receiving mail on the network, those machines are absolutely, positively authenticated and therefore traceable in an otherwise private and secure double-blind virtual network. This is one critically placed point bridging Privacy, and Trust.
Without certitude about the origin of mail, there isn’t any means to enforce ethical conduct and community standards. This addresses the exact nature of the current problem today, and the chief difference between email open to the world and Email managed in a Network free of SPAM.
Imagine for a moment that this was not a deal-breaker. in that case the issue simply becomes filtering out unwanted mail, and this is possible today thanks to many tools already created and utilized by all of the major Email service providers, including individual domain servers. In brief- after taking out the “bad guys”, handling Email preferences and Settings becomes nearly trivial.
The Solution and Systems Architecture proposed by MiCASA™ could be easily implemented as a commercial service; however, it is intentionally designed to not only promote transparency and ethical communications in its network, it enforces it. The only single private interest the system is responsible for is the Community itself, and collectively even the community isn’t a real entity, but rather, thanks to it’s decentralized nature, it is a virtual construct that can evolve based on the needs of the Community while still retaining it’s core values as an egalitarian construct.
Clicking a link inside a Phishing Email is the Coup De Grace… but it’s not the only target.
We live in a tech landscape that is anything but straightforward, and here’s a great example: how is it that one of the most common attacks is the act of stealing your Email address? If “they” already have it, meaning you have already received an email at your address, why is opening it a problem if you don’t click any links inside?
Typical Spammers and Scammers need to keep their “reputation” high to work with the way most bulk email services are wired. Too many “bounced” emails sent to defunct Inboxes causes problems for their reputation, and reputation directly affects whether an email will land in the next Inbox.
Because most people do not carefully report spam using tools in Google’s Gmail, for example, and because many legitimate and valid emails accidentally get marked as SPAM, these metrics are not adequately employed by bulk email servers, and even less reliable than other metrics – such as bounce rates and open rates. Verifying that there is a live person attached to any one of the millions of spam mails sent is vitally important.
Do not open questionable mail messages to find out, but should you open them as our testers do, you will notice many new mass emails with literally nothing written in them! They have a very compelling Headlines (subject line) that could sound like real news, or a offer for new shopping resources, but in reality it’s just a ploy to get those open rates up for some bulk mail account to try and earn reputation and ensure continued Inbox delivery.
With most criminal agencies the opposite is true- they don’t care about Reputation because they tend to hijack valid Email accounts relying on raw numbers to generate enough responses in a short period of time- typically under 2 weeks. After all, truly criminal organizations risk exposure the longer a campaign remains open.
Conversely, typical Spammers and Scammers rely on valid services and they are just waiting to get the signal that someone is listening on the end of their line. Therefore, hackers are employed to begin stealing personal data from the moment an email is opened, regardless of whether any links are clicked within, or other action is taken.
Because of the way most bulk email services are wired, typical spammers and scammers need to keep their “reputation” high by sending email to valid email boxes. There are also current “hacks” employed by bulk mail service providers that rely on the API’s of various Mail Providers to boost reputation simply for having mail marked as “read” without ever having been opened! This is perfectly legitimate usage in some contexts, but gives false reputation to many spammers and scammers.
This is the current model of Email Spam, and here are 2 case scenarios which reflect activity of 2 typical Email Inboxes- one everyday user, and one system administrator who manages multiple clients and maintains an email account with each domain.
The typical user receives 10 SPAM emails each day, or more. This does not seem like a horrible nuisance until one becomes socially active or begins shopping online. Each store wants your email address for the shopping cart. There is nothing devious about this- these are retailers who have earned your business and at least an opportunity to extend more offers to you- usually these companies play very nice if you “unsubscribe” from their list. Most typical users can “unsubscribe” even from Spammy mail because most spammers care enough about reputation to honor the unsubscribe request.
However, as more and more spammers turn to services who are not dependent on reputation themselves, there are increasing percentages of email (services) that you can never “unsubscribe” from, because once you show one retailer that your email address is valid, it becomes part of a for-sale pool that will make the rounds to all spammers in their service roster.
Have you ever signed up for a retailer and then suddenly had a huge increase in SPAM? Guess what? It’s probably not that retailer! It’s probably some mail you accidentally opened, or clicked on a link out of curiosity. Once you have done this you have validated your email and given the green light to pounce on your Inbox- and this may not happen right away. It’s strategic. Of course, there are tough tactics employed by retailers all the time.

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spam is junkmail, but it is so much more than a nuisance. reports show that over 50% of spam targets victims with phishing attacks of some kind, using seemingly innocuous email as clickbait or to steal personal information.
with more and more desperate measures being taken by criminal organizations, there is also an increase in nuisance type spam. it can be difficult for the average person to appreciate the degree to which spam creates problems on a day to day basis, particularly when compared to the real threat of identity theft or other credit card fraud, however the threat is very real.
the majority of all phishing attacks and spam/scam mail are not directly criminal, meaning that they merely facilitate aggressive advertising, nuisance advertising (failing to honor unsubscribes), or build identity theft profiles using your personal information- all of which can be sold. remember, other than the rare cases of industrial espionage or targeted attacks directed toward you personally, it’s simply a numbers game driven by monetary reward.
whether or not you feel savvy enough to avoid falling prey to some email scam, there are so many different types of scams that you will become a phishing victim sometime in your life, even if you are very tech savvy.
imagining a future in which this doesn’t happen is possible, but it is absolutely unlikely unless significant changes happen.
the micasa™ public trust (mpt) outlines a new platform that promises to end spam email forever. the platform is not just about technology. it is technology serving a very real human concern about security and ethics. it stands to create a commercial zone whose security underpinnings maintain ethical communications and mutual respect.
fortunately, the technology to do this has already been imagined, it has already been built, and the only people who need to do things differently are you, the public. this isn’t about convincing lawmakers or lobbying big tech to change a thing.
your participation makes all the difference in the world, and the significance only grows as certain milestones are achieved.
sound lofty? this is about a social system rather than software. true enough, advanced technology fuels it all, but this is a technology-forward application whose aimed at the social good.
it remains inclusive to all who would enter- private individuals as well as small business, non-profits and entrepreneurs- all except the spammers, of course.
the issue preventing sufficient regulation of email to destroy bad spam are the topics of commercial interest, privacy, and trust.
in reality nothing will slip by the demands of commercial interest. generally speaking, laws in a free market society (most western type nations) will permit direct mail, telemarketing, text (smartphone) campaigns, and spam, and for this reason spam will probably always exist. sustainable solutions to the spam problem will include a means to represent commercial interest in a positive fashion, but in a way that is different than it is done now.
private organizations have a difficult time dealing with spam as well as serving the needs of regular contact between members of their organization and the rest of the world. taking the case of corporate mail alone, the current solution regarded as most effective is strict whitelisting. the problem remains that whitelisting is too restrictive and it precludes regular access that such organizations need to conduct business in the real world.
lookahead: given the fact that email addresses, just like street addresses are open to the public, and that most spam, scam, and hacker emails avoid any certainty about their actual origin- this is precisely the problem addressed by micasa’s authentication solution using ipal.
solving the problem of bad spam cannot be left to a whitelist alone as this closes off the system. the system needs to breathe to remain vital, and whitelists are simply too air-tight. what if a virtual whitelist could be constructed- one which had acceptable rates of access, and one which in fact solved the problem which makes whitelists in a corporation too restrictive- what if the process to become whitelisted were both automated and ensured compliance with community standards?
this component to the system provides more or less “public” access and yet still enforces community guidelines.
turning towards the issue of privacy when reviewing potential solutions, note it is nearly impossible to implement a system that solves for bad spam while retaining privacy.
of course, privacy in the modern world is a matter of degrees. regarding privacy in a pure sense, take a moment to think of a business such as google or microsoft launching a campaign promising privacy along with their big tech solution for spam free email. such a thing might fail based on the perceived lack of trust alone. would it really be a bad thing? that much is unclear. what remains true is that privacy in a virtual whitelist environment would require a significant amount of trust.
setting aside the relationship between privacy and trust for a moment- it is after all a balance point similar to the issue of restriction and access in the case of the whitelist above- there is yet a technical challenge with privacy in the proposed solution. assuming the solution works like most vpn’s (virtual private networks) the chief problem with privacy is that the entire network potentially has access to internal communications. this may sound like security and privacy are at risk, but let us just focus on privacy: while privacy is guaranteed against those outside the network, inside it is a little difficult. again, assuming that the software solves all the problems of security and privacy between members, what remains is privacy with the actual administration of the system. when all else is accounted for, the system itself would have access to every mail ever sent, and in a proposed solution serving several classes of individuals from private to commercial to other interests, this single point of exposure becomes the critical issue regarding privacy and security.
one solution is to require double-blind communications between all participants in the system including the system administrators and the system itself! this article is too limited in scope to speak on this point. identifying this point is sufficient- and significant.
“form fits function” is a truth of technology so dry it’s almost laconic. but if you have kept up so far, this is where blockchain makes a cameo and it may keep you through to the end.
blockchain is the most hyped technology of the day (c.2018), and while bellasys does not really call it hype, blockchain is neither flawed, pointless, nor in itself truly a technology.
controversy aside, the worst use-case for any technological component is because it looks good, or sounds good. while there is nothing wrong with finding useful and legitimate/legitimizing applications for hype and fanware, it rarely makes for good systems architecture.
the compelling use case for blockchain here is the highly specialized system of authentication (ipal technology) providing certitude that among all the possible machines sending and receiving mail on the network, those machines are absolutely, positively authenticated and therefore traceable in an otherwise private and secure double-blind virtual network. this is one critically placed point bridging privacy, and trust.
without certitude about the origin of mail, there isn’t any means to enforce ethical conduct and community standards. this addresses the exact nature of the current problem today, and the chief difference between email open to the world and email managed in a network free of spam.
imagine for a moment that this was not a deal-breaker. in that case the issue simply becomes filtering out unwanted mail, and this is possible today thanks to many tools already created and utilized by all of the major email service providers, including individual domain servers. in brief- after taking out the “bad guys”, handling email preferences and settings becomes nearly trivial.
the solution and systems architecture proposed by micasa™ could be easily implemented as a commercial service; however, it is intentionally designed to not only promote transparency and ethical communications in its network, it enforces it. the only single private interest the system is responsible for is the community itself, and collectively even the community isn’t a real entity, but rather, thanks to it’s decentralized nature, it is a virtual construct that can evolve based on the needs of the community while still retaining it’s core values as an egalitarian construct.
clicking a link inside a phishing email is the coup de grace… but it’s not the only target.
we live in a tech landscape that is anything but straightforward, and here’s a great example: how is it that one of the most common attacks is the act of stealing your email address? if “they” already have it, meaning you have already received an email at your address, why is opening it a problem if you don’t click any links inside?
typical spammers and scammers need to keep their “reputation” high to work with the way most bulk email services are wired. too many “bounced” emails sent to defunct inboxes causes problems for their reputation, and reputation directly affects whether an email will land in the next inbox.
because most people do not carefully report spam using tools in google’s gmail, for example, and because many legitimate and valid emails accidentally get marked as spam, these metrics are not adequately employed by bulk email servers, and even less reliable than other metrics – such as bounce rates and open rates. verifying that there is a live person attached to any one of the millions of spam mails sent is vitally important.
do not open questionable mail messages to find out, but should you open them as our testers do, you will notice many new mass emails with literally nothing written in them! they have a very compelling headlines (subject line) that could sound like real news, or a offer for new shopping resources, but in reality it’s just a ploy to get those open rates up for some bulk mail account to try and earn reputation and ensure continued inbox delivery.
with most criminal agencies the opposite is true- they don’t care about reputation because they tend to hijack valid email accounts relying on raw numbers to generate enough responses in a short period of time- typically under 2 weeks. after all, truly criminal organizations risk exposure the longer a campaign remains open.
conversely, typical spammers and scammers rely on valid services and they are just waiting to get the signal that someone is listening on the end of their line. therefore, hackers are employed to begin stealing personal data from the moment an email is opened, regardless of whether any links are clicked within, or other action is taken.
because of the way most bulk email services are wired, typical spammers and scammers need to keep their “reputation” high by sending email to valid email boxes. there are also current “hacks” employed by bulk mail service providers that rely on the api’s of various mail providers to boost reputation simply for having mail marked as “read” without ever having been opened! this is perfectly legitimate usage in some contexts, but gives false reputation to many spammers and scammers.
this is the current model of email spam, and here are 2 case scenarios which reflect activity of 2 typical email inboxes- one everyday user, and one system administrator who manages multiple clients and maintains an email account with each domain.
the typical user receives 10 spam emails each day, or more. this does not seem like a horrible nuisance until one becomes socially active or begins shopping online. each store wants your email address for the shopping cart. there is nothing devious about this- these are retailers who have earned your business and at least an opportunity to extend more offers to you- usually these companies play very nice if you “unsubscribe” from their list. most typical users can “unsubscribe” even from spammy mail because most spammers care enough about reputation to honor the unsubscribe request.
however, as more and more spammers turn to services who are not dependent on reputation themselves, there are increasing percentages of email (services) that you can never “unsubscribe” from, because once you show one retailer that your email address is valid, it becomes part of a for-sale pool that will make the rounds to all spammers in their service roster.
have you ever signed up for a retailer and then suddenly had a huge increase in spam? guess what? it’s probably not that retailer! it’s probably some mail you accidentally opened, or clicked on a link out of curiosity. once you have done this you have validated your email and given the green light to pounce on your inbox- and this may not happen right away. it’s strategic. of course, there are tough tactics employed by retailers all the time.


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We meet every Thursday, year round, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, from 7-8 am in the church sanctuary.
Our God calls us to love, to seek justice, to be peacemakers, to care for all creation. None of this outer action happens without inner transformation and support. The place where inner change happens is your heart and one pathway to that change is contemplative or centering prayer. The contemplative/centering prayer group meets every Thursday morning, 7-8 am, in the sanctuary.
Yes it’s early – 7 AM – but the UCC sanctuary is amazingly peaceful at that time. What do we do there?
We sit in silence, for about 25 minutes. Some of us practice Centering Prayer, some use other forms of silent meditation. It’s up to you, but if you need some guidance in a meditation practice, we are happy to help. We hear inspiration from writers and poets who words are open-hearted, encouraging and sometimes challenging. We listen, in the silence, to small parts of scripture, listening for how it applies to our own lives. We share ‘prayers of the people’ and hold all prayers not only in confidence but also before God. The whole session lasts until about 8 AM, but it’s easy to slip out after the silent meditation if one needs to. This group has been meeting continuously since 2000; it is open to all and we would love to have you join us.
Willigis Jaegar, a Benedictine monk and Zen Roshi, has this to say about our practice: “It is a practice that reaches beyond ‘private prayer’ to a realization of our oneness in God and our connection with and in loving service for all the world, not just at specific times of prayer but also in every moment, in all circumstances and conditions of ordinary daily life: while working, exercising, attending meetings, washing dishes, visiting with friends, engaging in acts of service. It is the means for our lives becoming “ceaseless prayer” and abiding always in the heart of Christ.
We invite you to join us on Thursdays at 7 am. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

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we meet every thursday, year round, except thanksgiving, christmas, new year’s, from 7-8 am in the church sanctuary.
our god calls us to love, to seek justice, to be peacemakers, to care for all creation. none of this outer action happens without inner transformation and support. the place where inner change happens is your heart and one pathway to that change is contemplative or centering prayer. the contemplative/centering prayer group meets every thursday morning, 7-8 am, in the sanctuary.
yes it’s early – 7 am – but the ucc sanctuary is amazingly peaceful at that time. what do we do there?
we sit in silence, for about 25 minutes. some of us practice centering prayer, some use other forms of silent meditation. it’s up to you, but if you need some guidance in a meditation practice, we are happy to help. we hear inspiration from writers and poets who words are open-hearted, encouraging and sometimes challenging. we listen, in the silence, to small parts of scripture, listening for how it applies to our own lives. we share ‘prayers of the people’ and hold all prayers not only in confidence but also before god. the whole session lasts until about 8 am, but it’s easy to slip out after the silent meditation if one needs to. this group has been meeting continuously since 2000; it is open to all and we would love to have you join us.
willigis jaegar, a benedictine monk and zen roshi, has this to say about our practice: “it is a practice that reaches beyond ‘private prayer’ to a realization of our oneness in god and our connection with and in loving service for all the world, not just at specific times of prayer but also in every moment, in all circumstances and conditions of ordinary daily life: while working, exercising, attending meetings, washing dishes, visiting with friends, engaging in acts of service. it is the means for our lives becoming “ceaseless prayer” and abiding always in the heart of christ.
we invite you to join us on thursdays at 7 am. please get in touch if you have any questions.


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Ahh, dessert. Dessert is the ultimate treat and it’s always something that we love to enjoy at the end of a meal. However, when you switch to a healthier lifestyle the idea of enjoying a bowl of ice cream or a slice of cake seems like a world away. But don’t fret, because today we have a few healthier dessert options which you absolutely HAVE to try this week.
Sometimes the most simple treat is the best. Yogurt and fruit is a classic combination and is one which can be amazing at any time of the day. As a dessert, you can make your own yogurt with Yogurt Nerd and then top it with your favorite fruits and granola for a bit of crunch.
It’s summer now, and there is nothing better than having a refreshing bowl of ice cream on a hot day. If you are trying to be healthy and you don’t want to eat ice cream, there is a great alternative which is super healthy and incredibly indulgent too. Nice cream can be made by combining 3 frozen bananas in a blender with a splash of your favorite nut milk, alongside your flavoring. It could be peanut butter, Nutella, caramel or even berries. You’ll end up with a smooth, refreshing and creamy ice cream which is totally vegan and much healthier!
If you want a comforting winter dessert on a cold night in, you can create a spin on the classic apple crumble by baking an apple, making a crumble topping and sprinkling it over the top. You can then top with some cream and you have a yummy low carb dessert to enjoy.
Avocados are like the holy grail for healthy food lovers, and you can use them in so many different ways to create some awesome dishes. For the most creamy and wonderful brownies you ever tasted, combine a couple of avocados with flour, sugar, cocoa powder and vegan chocolate before baking in the oven for fudgy, creamy and wonderful brownies.
Sometimes on a hot day up want something which feels like a treat but is also incredibly refreshing. Watermelon is a fruit which is full of water and can be a great snack for a hot summer’s day. You can create a slice of watermelon into a pizza by topping it with other fruits and even a little drizzle of homemade Nutella. This can make a great side dish for a barbecue and will look stunning on a platter.
Chia seeds are tiny little seeds which pack a huge punch of protein and fiber to your day. They are an amazing superfood and when soaked, they expand to create a jelly-like consistency. You can make the most of this by creating a chia seed pudding overnight to enjoy the next day. You’ll need a few tablespoons of chia seeds, a cup of nut milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, banana slices and blueberries. Mix it all together in a jar, seal and leave until the next day. You will end up with a creamy, yummy chocolate pudding with fruity flavors mixed in.
What are your favorite healthy desserts?
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I’m a fan of EVERYTHING on this list except for watermelon and avocado. I really try to enjoy these things but I can’t get past the taste!! I wonder if you taste it in the avocado brownies? I seem to always be able to detect it…LOL. Anyways I really enjoyed this post. The chia pudding and fruit + yogurt combo are eaten on a daily basis in my house. These are all body loving foods! Great list, thanks for sharing!

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ahh, dessert. dessert is the ultimate treat and it’s always something that we love to enjoy at the end of a meal. however, when you switch to a healthier lifestyle the idea of enjoying a bowl of ice cream or a slice of cake seems like a world away. but don’t fret, because today we have a few healthier dessert options which you absolutely have to try this week.
sometimes the most simple treat is the best. yogurt and fruit is a classic combination and is one which can be amazing at any time of the day. as a dessert, you can make your own yogurt with yogurt nerd and then top it with your favorite fruits and granola for a bit of crunch.
it’s summer now, and there is nothing better than having a refreshing bowl of ice cream on a hot day. if you are trying to be healthy and you don’t want to eat ice cream, there is a great alternative which is super healthy and incredibly indulgent too. nice cream can be made by combining 3 frozen bananas in a blender with a splash of your favorite nut milk, alongside your flavoring. it could be peanut butter, nutella, caramel or even berries. you’ll end up with a smooth, refreshing and creamy ice cream which is totally vegan and much healthier!
if you want a comforting winter dessert on a cold night in, you can create a spin on the classic apple crumble by baking an apple, making a crumble topping and sprinkling it over the top. you can then top with some cream and you have a yummy low carb dessert to enjoy.
avocados are like the holy grail for healthy food lovers, and you can use them in so many different ways to create some awesome dishes. for the most creamy and wonderful brownies you ever tasted, combine a couple of avocados with flour, sugar, cocoa powder and vegan chocolate before baking in the oven for fudgy, creamy and wonderful brownies.
sometimes on a hot day up want something which feels like a treat but is also incredibly refreshing. watermelon is a fruit which is full of water and can be a great snack for a hot summer’s day. you can create a slice of watermelon into a pizza by topping it with other fruits and even a little drizzle of homemade nutella. this can make a great side dish for a barbecue and will look stunning on a platter.
chia seeds are tiny little seeds which pack a huge punch of protein and fiber to your day. they are an amazing superfood and when soaked, they expand to create a jelly-like consistency. you can make the most of this by creating a chia seed pudding overnight to enjoy the next day. you’ll need a few tablespoons of chia seeds, a cup of nut milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, banana slices and blueberries. mix it all together in a jar, seal and leave until the next day. you will end up with a creamy, yummy chocolate pudding with fruity flavors mixed in.
what are your favorite healthy desserts?
healthier dessert options are possible and they can be delicious too. be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get healthy tips and tricks and access to my free printables library!
does your morning coffee affect your confidence?
i’m a fan of everything on this list except for watermelon and avocado. i really try to enjoy these things but i can’t get past the taste!! i wonder if you taste it in the avocado brownies? i seem to always be able to detect it…lol. anyways i really enjoyed this post. the chia pudding and fruit + yogurt combo are eaten on a daily basis in my house. these are all body loving foods! great list, thanks for sharing!


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Teaching Belly Dance in a kid's summer camp. Some advice?
Why is musicality considered hard to teach?
Need Help Putting a Training Schedule Together please!
Working with students in wheelchairs- need advice!
For Teachers: What's in your class kit?

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teaching belly dance in a kid's summer camp. some advice?
why is musicality considered hard to teach?
need help putting a training schedule together please!
working with students in wheelchairs- need advice!
for teachers: what's in your class kit?


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from 1,869 to 3, 298 square feet of dynamic and stylish living area and are priced from the $270,000s.
Located only 10 miles southwest of downtown Austin, Barton Creek covers the territory between the communities of Westlake Hills and Bee Cave. Homes here tend to be large and private, with an average size of 5,000 square feet, and start in the $400,000 range and go up to $6,000,000. Depending on the location of the home, school-age children attend schools in Austin Independent School District, Eanes Independent School District or Lake Travis Independent School District.

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from 1,869 to 3, 298 square feet of dynamic and stylish living area and are priced from the $270,000s.
located only 10 miles southwest of downtown austin, barton creek covers the territory between the communities of westlake hills and bee cave. homes here tend to be large and private, with an average size of 5,000 square feet, and start in the $400,000 range and go up to $6,000,000. depending on the location of the home, school-age children attend schools in austin independent school district, eanes independent school district or lake travis independent school district.


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our prospectuses explore the subject areas, help you choose your course and understand what it's like to be an ou student.
save time and use your saved details, if you have an ou online account sign in.
we use your date of birth to make sure we can identify your record from one with similar contact details.
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if you choose to create an ou online account, this will be your username.
please retype your email address instead of pasting.
please let us know your phone number to be reminded of key dates or latest information.
you don't usually need any qualifications in order to study with us.
we ask about your previous study so we can help you find the best starting point for your open university course.
when did you last study?
the ou is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, therefore we prefer to email a link to a pdf of our literature.
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The Handyguys discuss how to evaluate home improvement ideas and whether finishing your basement is a job for the DIYer. They also discuss a new site for finding and reviewing contractors.
There are many projects to do around the house but sometimes the handy guy can bite off more then he (or she) can chew. The Handyguys discuss the basic issues to consider when determining whether a new projected should be contracted out or performed yourself.
Do you have the right tools and skills?
Even if you have the ability to do the job, there are a lot of issues to consider before doing it yourself. In addition to carpentry skills, you need time, patience, lots of tools and a good back to finish your basement. If you are lacking in any of these categories, you may want to consider hiring a contractor for the job.
The Handyguys then discuss an article from remodelingmagazine.com. Its their annual cost vs. value report. Some of the data is excerpted below.
Â© 2007 Hanley Wood, LLC. Reproduced by permission. Complete city data from the Remodeling 2007 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded for free at costvalue.remodelingmagazine.com.
The Handyguys then discuss how to find a good contractor. Turn to your neighbors was Paul’s suggestion. But what if you do not have a neighbor or friend who has had their basement finished? What then?It was agreed that just hitting the yellow pages may not be a good route. You need some good, objective advice. You can get that advice at www.homestars.com.
This website is designed to help you review and research contractors that are in your local area. Check it out… it may save you a lot hassle in the future. Check it out!
Lastly – So, you are going to go through with it or you have already finished your basement.Â The Handyguys will be continuing to talk about finishing your basement over the next few weeks. If you have finished your basement yourself and would like to chat with the Handyguys on the air about your experience just let us know. If you are in the middle of a project and would like to dialog on the air about where you are in the process we would be open to that as well. email us@handyguyspodcast.com or use the contact tab on the website.
Just to let you know — in Massachusetts, you can check out FixR.com, a local source for reviews and info about handymen.

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the handyguys discuss how to evaluate home improvement ideas and whether finishing your basement is a job for the diyer. they also discuss a new site for finding and reviewing contractors.
there are many projects to do around the house but sometimes the handy guy can bite off more then he (or she) can chew. the handyguys discuss the basic issues to consider when determining whether a new projected should be contracted out or performed yourself.
do you have the right tools and skills?
even if you have the ability to do the job, there are a lot of issues to consider before doing it yourself. in addition to carpentry skills, you need time, patience, lots of tools and a good back to finish your basement. if you are lacking in any of these categories, you may want to consider hiring a contractor for the job.
the handyguys then discuss an article from remodelingmagazine.com. its their annual cost vs. value report. some of the data is excerpted below.
â© 2007 hanley wood, llc. reproduced by permission. complete city data from the remodeling 2007 cost vs. value report can be downloaded for free at costvalue.remodelingmagazine.com.
the handyguys then discuss how to find a good contractor. turn to your neighbors was paul’s suggestion. but what if you do not have a neighbor or friend who has had their basement finished? what then?it was agreed that just hitting the yellow pages may not be a good route. you need some good, objective advice. you can get that advice at www.homestars.com.
this website is designed to help you review and research contractors that are in your local area. check it out… it may save you a lot hassle in the future. check it out!
lastly – so, you are going to go through with it or you have already finished your basement.â the handyguys will be continuing to talk about finishing your basement over the next few weeks. if you have finished your basement yourself and would like to chat with the handyguys on the air about your experience just let us know. if you are in the middle of a project and would like to dialog on the air about where you are in the process we would be open to that as well. email us@handyguyspodcast.com or use the contact tab on the website.
just to let you know — in massachusetts, you can check out fixr.com, a local source for reviews and info about handymen.


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Last night, I had a nightmare that all my chisels had rusted over and bellied. So this morning, during my breakfast of mini-bagel and green tea, I made sure they had not. I actually only got through 1/4-5/8, and will do the rest tonight.
I love my 3×8 diamond plates for grinding and sharpening, but they are not ideal for lapping and flattening. When I need something perfectly flat, I turn instead to the machinist’s granite slab pictured above and adhesive-backed sandpaper of various coarseness.
For flattening chisels or plane irons, I typically use 80 grit, 120 grit and 220 grit sandpaper. I care more about flatness than mirror polish, so any additional polishing done on the diamond plates in the course of sharpening. For plane soles, I might go up to 320 grit (which is overkill for everything but a smoothing plane, I know).
I’ve experimented with sanding belts and spray adhesive in the past, but I’m never happy with the adhesion, and certainly loathe the mineral-spirits cleanup of the spray adhesive. With adhesive-backed sandpaper, I just need a scraper and a spritz of Simple Green cleaner. The grit on the sanding belts definitely lasts longer, but it’s a small price to pay.
Where do you get your sandpaper? I have some adhesive backed rolls I inherited from a cabinet shop I used to work for, and I’m running out.
Amazon. Porter cable 10yd rolls. Pricing isn’t bad.
Awesome Website! I’m glad to have found it in it’s begining to reveiw all your posts. Minimal space, tools and fine works. Please continue and I will read and learn.

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last night, i had a nightmare that all my chisels had rusted over and bellied. so this morning, during my breakfast of mini-bagel and green tea, i made sure they had not. i actually only got through 1/4-5/8, and will do the rest tonight.
i love my 3×8 diamond plates for grinding and sharpening, but they are not ideal for lapping and flattening. when i need something perfectly flat, i turn instead to the machinist’s granite slab pictured above and adhesive-backed sandpaper of various coarseness.
for flattening chisels or plane irons, i typically use 80 grit, 120 grit and 220 grit sandpaper. i care more about flatness than mirror polish, so any additional polishing done on the diamond plates in the course of sharpening. for plane soles, i might go up to 320 grit (which is overkill for everything but a smoothing plane, i know).
i’ve experimented with sanding belts and spray adhesive in the past, but i’m never happy with the adhesion, and certainly loathe the mineral-spirits cleanup of the spray adhesive. with adhesive-backed sandpaper, i just need a scraper and a spritz of simple green cleaner. the grit on the sanding belts definitely lasts longer, but it’s a small price to pay.
where do you get your sandpaper? i have some adhesive backed rolls i inherited from a cabinet shop i used to work for, and i’m running out.
amazon. porter cable 10yd rolls. pricing isn’t bad.
awesome website! i’m glad to have found it in it’s begining to reveiw all your posts. minimal space, tools and fine works. please continue and i will read and learn.


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It’s hard to think of another part of the country that offers wing-shooters a greater variety of feathered game than Montana. From grouse, partridge, and pheasants in upland cover to ducks and geese on streams, lakes, and potholes, Montana bird hunters have it about as good as it ever gets.
When evaluating new places, I always consider water first. Everything we hunt needs water—ducks and geese because they live there, upland game because waterways often provide the optimal combination of shelter and nutrition. As with any endeavor in the field, adapting technique and going prepared optimize the chances of hunting safely and comfortably, and enjoying a great wild-game dinner at the end of the day.
As every hunter should learn at an early age, safety comes first. On average, 15 people die by drowning in Montana every year. Granted, the chance of that happening on a pheasant hunt are remote. However, any time watercraft are involved, either to set out duck decoys or to access river-bottom upland cover, common-sense precautions are mandatory—and that includes appropriate (and legal) flotation devices.
Water is most dangerous when it isn’t water at all, but ice. Falling through can turn into an emergency quickly, for hunters and especially for their dogs, especially when ice shelves partially or completely overlie running water. As a rule, never work a dog in moving water upstream from ice.
While serious accidents are rare, getting wet after falling through ice is common. The dogs won’t mind but I sure do, especially when I’m hunting in sub-zero temperatures. Just getting wet up to your knees can end a hunt quickly in such conditions. This is especially easy to do in the terrain around Bozeman, where the local hydrology produces spring-fed creeks. Because they issue from the ground at a constant temperature, these streams freeze slowly and irregularly—a prime reason why they produce such great late-season waterfowl hunting.
On streams like this, ice that will support your weight easily in one place may collapse beneath you in another. All ice looks the same under a couple of inches of fresh powder, so it’s best to travel on dry ground. If you have to cross a frozen stream, choose the location carefully (avoid areas of increased flow below beaver dams, for example) and proceed with caution. If you’re hunting on ice overlying water deeper than your waist, be sure to familiarize yourself with self-rescue techniques.
Footwear becomes a special consideration when hunting near waterways. Waders are often mandatory when hunting waterfowl even during the early season, especially if you plan to set out decoys. (You can sometimes get around this by using self-righting decoys that can be pitched onto the water from shore and carrying a collapsible boat-hook to retrieve them.) I spend a surprising amount of time hunting pheasants while wearing waders, since some of my favorite cover requires multiple creek-crossings to hunt it effectively. Chest waders are usually more practical for waterfowl over decoys, but they are clumsy. When hunting upland birds in creek-bottom habitat, I prefer hip waders. “Ankle-fit” models make hiking easier.
Water can become a tactical ally when hunting pheasants that would rather run than fly. They don’t swim, and hunters can use the bends in wandering prairie streams to their advantage by pushing running birds ahead of them through thick cover until they have nowhere else to go but up.
Game recovery—both a practical and an ethical concern—can be a challenge when hunting near water. There is simply no substitute for a trained retriever, and if you or your hunting partners don’t have one, you should probably be hunting somewhere else. During the early upland season, my German wirehair pointers do fine, but once temperatures drop or waterfowl become the quarry, I don’t leave home without one of my labs. Don’t worry about them getting cold and wet—they’re bred for the job and there’s nothing they’d rather be doing.
The legal aspects of hunting Montana waterways warrant discussion. Our stream-access law insures the public’s right to float navigable waterways and recreate between the mean highwater marks. It does not provide the right to shoot across private property or retrieve downed game from private land. In general, islands in larger rivers that were islands at the time of statehood lie in the public domain. Confusion arises when rivers naturally form new channels, creating islands that did not previously exist. Investigate legal rights and restrictions in the area you plan to hunt, and always respect private property. Most of our larger streams flow through public property at various points along the way, and GPS technology now makes these legally accessible lands easy to identify in the field.
Don’t be deterred by the prospect of ice, mud, wet feet, and wet dogs. Whether your interest lies in waterfowl, upland game, or both, Montana’s waterways offer wonderful wing-shooting opportunities—and a great excuse for owning a retriever. Or two.

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it’s hard to think of another part of the country that offers wing-shooters a greater variety of feathered game than montana. from grouse, partridge, and pheasants in upland cover to ducks and geese on streams, lakes, and potholes, montana bird hunters have it about as good as it ever gets.
when evaluating new places, i always consider water first. everything we hunt needs water—ducks and geese because they live there, upland game because waterways often provide the optimal combination of shelter and nutrition. as with any endeavor in the field, adapting technique and going prepared optimize the chances of hunting safely and comfortably, and enjoying a great wild-game dinner at the end of the day.
as every hunter should learn at an early age, safety comes first. on average, 15 people die by drowning in montana every year. granted, the chance of that happening on a pheasant hunt are remote. however, any time watercraft are involved, either to set out duck decoys or to access river-bottom upland cover, common-sense precautions are mandatory—and that includes appropriate (and legal) flotation devices.
water is most dangerous when it isn’t water at all, but ice. falling through can turn into an emergency quickly, for hunters and especially for their dogs, especially when ice shelves partially or completely overlie running water. as a rule, never work a dog in moving water upstream from ice.
while serious accidents are rare, getting wet after falling through ice is common. the dogs won’t mind but i sure do, especially when i’m hunting in sub-zero temperatures. just getting wet up to your knees can end a hunt quickly in such conditions. this is especially easy to do in the terrain around bozeman, where the local hydrology produces spring-fed creeks. because they issue from the ground at a constant temperature, these streams freeze slowly and irregularly—a prime reason why they produce such great late-season waterfowl hunting.
on streams like this, ice that will support your weight easily in one place may collapse beneath you in another. all ice looks the same under a couple of inches of fresh powder, so it’s best to travel on dry ground. if you have to cross a frozen stream, choose the location carefully (avoid areas of increased flow below beaver dams, for example) and proceed with caution. if you’re hunting on ice overlying water deeper than your waist, be sure to familiarize yourself with self-rescue techniques.
footwear becomes a special consideration when hunting near waterways. waders are often mandatory when hunting waterfowl even during the early season, especially if you plan to set out decoys. (you can sometimes get around this by using self-righting decoys that can be pitched onto the water from shore and carrying a collapsible boat-hook to retrieve them.) i spend a surprising amount of time hunting pheasants while wearing waders, since some of my favorite cover requires multiple creek-crossings to hunt it effectively. chest waders are usually more practical for waterfowl over decoys, but they are clumsy. when hunting upland birds in creek-bottom habitat, i prefer hip waders. “ankle-fit” models make hiking easier.
water can become a tactical ally when hunting pheasants that would rather run than fly. they don’t swim, and hunters can use the bends in wandering prairie streams to their advantage by pushing running birds ahead of them through thick cover until they have nowhere else to go but up.
game recovery—both a practical and an ethical concern—can be a challenge when hunting near water. there is simply no substitute for a trained retriever, and if you or your hunting partners don’t have one, you should probably be hunting somewhere else. during the early upland season, my german wirehair pointers do fine, but once temperatures drop or waterfowl become the quarry, i don’t leave home without one of my labs. don’t worry about them getting cold and wet—they’re bred for the job and there’s nothing they’d rather be doing.
the legal aspects of hunting montana waterways warrant discussion. our stream-access law insures the public’s right to float navigable waterways and recreate between the mean highwater marks. it does not provide the right to shoot across private property or retrieve downed game from private land. in general, islands in larger rivers that were islands at the time of statehood lie in the public domain. confusion arises when rivers naturally form new channels, creating islands that did not previously exist. investigate legal rights and restrictions in the area you plan to hunt, and always respect private property. most of our larger streams flow through public property at various points along the way, and gps technology now makes these legally accessible lands easy to identify in the field.
don’t be deterred by the prospect of ice, mud, wet feet, and wet dogs. whether your interest lies in waterfowl, upland game, or both, montana’s waterways offer wonderful wing-shooting opportunities—and a great excuse for owning a retriever. or two.


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Notwithstanding whether you have just heard about self-empowerment training from your friend or colleagues or perhaps you have tried it first-hand, what matters most is that you will gain knowledge about what it really is and also, about how it can benefit you the most. Honestly speaking, this kind of training is by far different from other trainings you may have heard of before. For those of you out there who are wondering why self-empowerment training is not the same as any other trainings you know or heard of, that would be because this particular training focuses more on rebuilding and making a much better version of yourself. Since we mention about training, you should know that self-empowerment training also has lots of empowerment training courses that a person can choose from and one of which is the Avatar Course. One good thing about undergoing these training courses is that there will be life coaches who will guide you, indulge you and even motivate you to become the best person you can be while discovering who you really are and what potential do you have as a person. For those who are planning on becoming a life coach someday, you may take the avatar professional course. If you want to undergo self-empowerment training at the comfort and convenience of your home, there is an avator software that you can use for this matter.
When it comes to training about self-empowerment, we want you to know as well that it is not all about your rediscovering yourself and reinventing it to make a better version, it also about your achieving all the goals you have in life and knowing what your purpose is in living in this world. The compassion project is one of the projects that falls under the self-empowerment training and speaking of which, this is the kind of training wherein individuals have to show compassion or act compassionately towards others, especially those who are in need. Regarding the compassion project, those who are orchestrating the said event are giving their beneficiaries what we call as compassion cards. If you want to know more about compassion projects and compassion cards, there are lots of websites online that you can visit and Click!
Since we have already mentioned to you about important facts regarding self-empowerment training and the things that you should expect from it, before you decide to enroll yourself in one of its classes, you have to first fully understand its importance and how it will greatly affect you at the end of your session. To simply put, you can compare this kind of thing to a birthright wherein it has already been within you, waiting to be realized and recognized.

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notwithstanding whether you have just heard about self-empowerment training from your friend or colleagues or perhaps you have tried it first-hand, what matters most is that you will gain knowledge about what it really is and also, about how it can benefit you the most. honestly speaking, this kind of training is by far different from other trainings you may have heard of before. for those of you out there who are wondering why self-empowerment training is not the same as any other trainings you know or heard of, that would be because this particular training focuses more on rebuilding and making a much better version of yourself. since we mention about training, you should know that self-empowerment training also has lots of empowerment training courses that a person can choose from and one of which is the avatar course. one good thing about undergoing these training courses is that there will be life coaches who will guide you, indulge you and even motivate you to become the best person you can be while discovering who you really are and what potential do you have as a person. for those who are planning on becoming a life coach someday, you may take the avatar professional course. if you want to undergo self-empowerment training at the comfort and convenience of your home, there is an avator software that you can use for this matter.
when it comes to training about self-empowerment, we want you to know as well that it is not all about your rediscovering yourself and reinventing it to make a better version, it also about your achieving all the goals you have in life and knowing what your purpose is in living in this world. the compassion project is one of the projects that falls under the self-empowerment training and speaking of which, this is the kind of training wherein individuals have to show compassion or act compassionately towards others, especially those who are in need. regarding the compassion project, those who are orchestrating the said event are giving their beneficiaries what we call as compassion cards. if you want to know more about compassion projects and compassion cards, there are lots of websites online that you can visit and click!
since we have already mentioned to you about important facts regarding self-empowerment training and the things that you should expect from it, before you decide to enroll yourself in one of its classes, you have to first fully understand its importance and how it will greatly affect you at the end of your session. to simply put, you can compare this kind of thing to a birthright wherein it has already been within you, waiting to be realized and recognized.


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4 Financial Conditions For delegations (athletes, coaches, officials, supporters) reserving full board Registrations fees Single 175 per person per night Double Triple Room Types Available Single: 50 rooms Double: 120 rooms Triple: 15 rooms 140 per person per night 120 per person per night Suites: upon special requests, limited number, prices to be arranged by contacting the LOC in charge Each price includes full board accommodation Breakfast (open Buffet) Lunch (lunch packets at Hotel or Venue) Diner (open Buffet), local transportation from / to the event and shuttle from / to Cairo International Airport. Delegations who wish to arrange their own accommodation must pay an accreditation fee per participant (athlete, coach, or official) to the LOC. The amount of the Accreditation fee is set at 75 per day per person with a minimum payment of 4 days (300 ). In this case, we will provide lunch packets for the competition hotel and competition sites and allow access to official transportation between the competition hotel and competition sites ATTENTION! All extra cost for bank transfer should be worn by the national federation. Otherwise, the amount will be invoiced afterwards. Paying cash upon arrival is only accepted if you have a written approval from the LOC to do so and all finical conditions (costs) will be calculated on the prices mentioned above. Bank Account Details: Name of bank: Beneficiary Name: SWIFT code: Account No: Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation (EFMP) CIBEEGCX As a reminder, if on arrival at the competition, teams arriving with fewer athletes and/or officials than submitted in the registration system and without informing the Organizing Nation/LOC at least 7 days prior to their arrival, the NF will have to pay a fine to the Organizing Nation/LOC of 200 for each person not attending.
5 Deadlines Delegations are kindly reminded that the UIPM Online registration system is obligatory. The online system will be open from 26 th Dec All information must be submitted, including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 25 th Jan Any changes after this must be sent by to the organizer Following closure of the registration system on the 6 th Feb 2018, a NF must enter the competition with at least one pentathlete/team per confirmed gender or Mix Relay. Any failure to take part having sent their final entries will pay a fine of 600 to the UIPM. The early confirmation of your intention to participate (and indication if competing Mixed-Relay) or not would highly be appreciated and by submitting the information by to b ASAP, but latest by January 10 th Deadlines are as follows: Participation Confirmation: 10 th January 2018 Hotel Registration: Before 25 th Jan 2018 Deadline to transfer total amount: 6 th Feb 2018 Closure of Registration: 6 th Feb 2018 If we do not receive complete information of your delegation prior to closure of the registration system or we do not receive your delegation's payment, confirmation then we will consider your delegation as non-participating. Athletes Licenses Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid Athletes License. Registration is not possible without a License Number. If an athlete does not have a license they will not be allowed to take part in the competition. You are reminded of Rule ii): Pentathletes without riding ability listed in the database and without a letter/ certificate from their NF confirming their ability to ride may compete at World Cup competitions in the qualification for the Final, but if they qualify for the Final, must relinquish their place to the next placed pentathlete qualified rider from their group. Such Letter/ certificate must be sent to uploaded on UIPM portal before registration and some video footage might be asked prior to the World Cup. Insurance According to UIPM Rules all members of attending delegations should insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. The organizer will not accept any financial liability or loss, injury or illness occurred to any participant and or member of delegation.

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4 financial conditions for delegations (athletes, coaches, officials, supporters) reserving full board registrations fees single 175 per person per night double triple room types available single: 50 rooms double: 120 rooms triple: 15 rooms 140 per person per night 120 per person per night suites: upon special requests, limited number, prices to be arranged by contacting the loc in charge each price includes full board accommodation breakfast (open buffet) lunch (lunch packets at hotel or venue) diner (open buffet), local transportation from / to the event and shuttle from / to cairo international airport. delegations who wish to arrange their own accommodation must pay an accreditation fee per participant (athlete, coach, or official) to the loc. the amount of the accreditation fee is set at 75 per day per person with a minimum payment of 4 days (300 ). in this case, we will provide lunch packets for the competition hotel and competition sites and allow access to official transportation between the competition hotel and competition sites attention! all extra cost for bank transfer should be worn by the national federation. otherwise, the amount will be invoiced afterwards. paying cash upon arrival is only accepted if you have a written approval from the loc to do so and all finical conditions (costs) will be calculated on the prices mentioned above. bank account details: name of bank: beneficiary name: swift code: account no: commercial international bank (cib) egyptian modern pentathlon federation (efmp) cibeegcx as a reminder, if on arrival at the competition, teams arriving with fewer athletes and/or officials than submitted in the registration system and without informing the organizing nation/loc at least 7 days prior to their arrival, the nf will have to pay a fine to the organizing nation/loc of 200 for each person not attending.
5 deadlines delegations are kindly reminded that the uipm online registration system is obligatory. the online system will be open from 26 th dec all information must be submitted, including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 25 th jan any changes after this must be sent by to the organizer following closure of the registration system on the 6 th feb 2018, a nf must enter the competition with at least one pentathlete/team per confirmed gender or mix relay. any failure to take part having sent their final entries will pay a fine of 600 to the uipm. the early confirmation of your intention to participate (and indication if competing mixed-relay) or not would highly be appreciated and by submitting the information by to b asap, but latest by january 10 th deadlines are as follows: participation confirmation: 10 th january 2018 hotel registration: before 25 th jan 2018 deadline to transfer total amount: 6 th feb 2018 closure of registration: 6 th feb 2018 if we do not receive complete information of your delegation prior to closure of the registration system or we do not receive your delegation's payment, confirmation then we will consider your delegation as non-participating. athletes licenses athletes are only allowed to participate in uipm sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid athletes license. registration is not possible without a license number. if an athlete does not have a license they will not be allowed to take part in the competition. you are reminded of rule ii): pentathletes without riding ability listed in the database and without a letter/ certificate from their nf confirming their ability to ride may compete at world cup competitions in the qualification for the final, but if they qualify for the final, must relinquish their place to the next placed pentathlete qualified rider from their group. such letter/ certificate must be sent to uploaded on uipm portal before registration and some video footage might be asked prior to the world cup. insurance according to uipm rules all members of attending delegations should insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. the organizer will not accept any financial liability or loss, injury or illness occurred to any participant and or member of delegation.


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Jacqueline F. Webb is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Jacqueline F. Webb is composed of 1 name.

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Progress of a collected Needle Juniper… Collected from the edge of a swamp. This juniper had grown very tall and slender over the many years it had been there, reaching for the light. As the level of the swamp water rose in winters passed, it rotted out the trunk on the water side. This gave it a nice natural shari running up the trunk. This was the only redeeming feature, and main reason for collecting it. The other being that I love the challenge of bending straight trunks to create interesting trees from otherwise poor material.
Juniper a few years after collection.
The image above shows the tree once I had reduced it’s height, removing more than a metre off the top. Prior to this I nurtured a tiny little bud on the trunk for a few years until it had enough growth to become the foliage for the entire tree… Heavy feeding and unrestrained growth got that little bud to the foliage mass you see above.
After splitting the live vein away from the deadwood.
Splitting the trunk and bringing the live vein downward would enable us to get a really compact tree. This would also add a nice characteristic deadwood curve for the apex to eventually sit into and grow over.
Although the tree has come a long way since it’s swampy days (it was nice getting it into a pot I made last year), a few things need to be addressed to get it looking good, including refinement of the foliage pads, and removing a large root at the back so we can get the tree sitting lower in the pot.

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progress of a collected needle juniper… collected from the edge of a swamp. this juniper had grown very tall and slender over the many years it had been there, reaching for the light. as the level of the swamp water rose in winters passed, it rotted out the trunk on the water side. this gave it a nice natural shari running up the trunk. this was the only redeeming feature, and main reason for collecting it. the other being that i love the challenge of bending straight trunks to create interesting trees from otherwise poor material.
juniper a few years after collection.
the image above shows the tree once i had reduced it’s height, removing more than a metre off the top. prior to this i nurtured a tiny little bud on the trunk for a few years until it had enough growth to become the foliage for the entire tree… heavy feeding and unrestrained growth got that little bud to the foliage mass you see above.
after splitting the live vein away from the deadwood.
splitting the trunk and bringing the live vein downward would enable us to get a really compact tree. this would also add a nice characteristic deadwood curve for the apex to eventually sit into and grow over.
although the tree has come a long way since it’s swampy days (it was nice getting it into a pot i made last year), a few things need to be addressed to get it looking good, including refinement of the foliage pads, and removing a large root at the back so we can get the tree sitting lower in the pot.


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Pick n Pay and Woolworths recall products linked to Listeriosis.
“Following the Minister of Health’s announcement earlier on the source of the listeria outbreak‚ Pick n Pay has acted immediately to withdraw all products from the manufacturing sites identified by the Department of Health‚” said Pick n Pay’s David North.
He said Pick n Pay is urgently withdrawing products from Enterprise and Rainbow from its stores.

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pick n pay and woolworths recall products linked to listeriosis.
“following the minister of health’s announcement earlier on the source of the listeria outbreak‚ pick n pay has acted immediately to withdraw all products from the manufacturing sites identified by the department of health‚” said pick n pay’s david north.
he said pick n pay is urgently withdrawing products from enterprise and rainbow from its stores.