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from collections import OrderedDict

import windows
from windows.generated_def.winstructs import *
from windows.generated_def import windef
from windows.winobject.process import WinProcess, WinThread
from windows.pycompat import basestring

STANDARD_BP = "BP"
HARDWARE_EXEC_BP = "HXBP"
MEMORY_BREAKPOINT = "MEMBP"

class Breakpoint(object):
    """An standard (Int3) breakpoint (type == ``STANDARD_BP``)"""
    type = STANDARD_BP # REAL BP
    def __init__(self, addr):
        self.addr = addr

    def apply_to_target(self, target):
        return isinstance(target, WinProcess)

    def trigger(self, dbg, exception):
        """Called when breakpoint is hit"""
        pass

class ProxyBreakpoint(Breakpoint):
    def __init__(self, target, addr, type):
        self.target = target
        self.addr = addr
        self.type = type

    def trigger(self, dbg, exception):
        return self.target(dbg, exception)

class HXBreakpoint(Breakpoint):
    """An hardware-execution breakpoint (type == ``HARDWARE_EXEC_BP``)"""
    type = HARDWARE_EXEC_BP

    def apply_to_target(self, target):
        return isinstance(target, WinThread)

class MemoryBreakpoint(Breakpoint):
    """A memory breakpoint (type == ``MEMORY_BREAKPOINT``)"""
    type = MEMORY_BREAKPOINT
    DEFAULT_EVENTS = "RWX"
    DEFAULT_SIZE = 0x1000
    def __init__(self, addr, size=None, events=None):
        """``size``: the size of the memory breakpoint.

        ``events``: a string representing the events that interest the BP (any of "RWX")"""
        super(MemoryBreakpoint, self).__init__(addr)
        self.size = size if size is not None else self.DEFAULT_SIZE
        events = events if events is not None else self.DEFAULT_EVENTS
        self.events = set(events)

    def trigger(self, dbg, exception):
        """Called when breakpoint is hit"""
        pass

## Arguments Helper (need to move this elsewhere)
class X86ArgumentRetriever(object):
    def get_arg(self, nb, proc, thread):
        return proc.read_dword(thread.context.sp + 4 + (4 * nb))

    def set_arg(self, nb, value, proc, thread):
        return proc.write_dword(thread.context.sp + 4 + (4 * nb), value)

class X64ArgumentRetriever(object):
    REG_ARGS = ["Rcx", "Rdx", "R8", "R9"]
    def get_arg(self, nb, proc, thread):
        if nb < len(self.REG_ARGS):
            return getattr(thread.context, self.REG_ARGS[nb])
        return proc.read_qword(thread.context.sp + 8 + (8 * nb))

    def set_arg(self, nb, value, proc, thread):
        if nb < len(self.REG_ARGS):
            ctx = thread.context
            setattr(ctx, self.REG_ARGS[nb], value)
            return thread.set_context(ctx)
        return proc.write_qword(thread.context.sp + 8 + (8 * nb), value)

## Behaviour breakpoint !
# class FunctionParamDumpBP(Breakpoint):
class FunctionParamDumpBPAbstract(object):
    def __init__(self, addr=None, target=None):
        if target is None:
            try:
                target = self.TARGET
            except AttributeError as e:
                raise ValueError("{0} bp without a <target> must have a <TARGET> class attribute")
        if addr is None:
            addr = "{0}!{1}".format(target.target_dll, target.target_func)
        super(FunctionParamDumpBPAbstract, self).__init__(addr)
        self.target = target
        self.target_args = target.prototype._argtypes_
        self.target_params = target.params

    def extract_arguments_32bits(self, cproc, cthread):
        x = windows.debug.X86ArgumentRetriever()
        res = OrderedDict()
        for i, (name, type) in enumerate(zip(self.target_params, self.target_args)):
            value = x.get_arg(i, cproc, cthread)
            rt = windows.remotectypes.transform_type_to_remote32bits(type)
            if issubclass(rt, windows.remotectypes.RemoteValue):
                t = rt(value, cproc)
            else:
                t = rt(value)
            # Will fail in py3..
            content = None
            try:
                content = t.contents
            except Exception as e:
                # contents will fail on basic type
                # Not really an expected behavior
                # But it works for now.. (and since a while)
                pass
            if content is None:
                t = t.value
            res[name[1]] = t
        return res

    def extract_arguments_64bits(self, cproc, cthread):
        x = windows.debug.X64ArgumentRetriever()
        res = OrderedDict()
        for i, (name, type) in enumerate(zip(self.target_params, self.target_args)):
            value = x.get_arg(i, cproc, cthread)
            rt = windows.remotectypes.transform_type_to_remote64bits(type)
            if issubclass(rt, windows.remotectypes.RemoteValue):
                t = rt(value, cproc)
            else:
                t = rt(value)
            if not hasattr(t, "contents"):
                try:
                    t = t.value
                except AttributeError:
                    pass
            res[name[1]] = t
        return res

    def extract_arguments(self, cproc, cthread):
        """Extracts the functions parameters in an :class:`OrderedDict`"""
        if windows.current_process.bitness == 32:
            return self.extract_arguments_32bits(cproc, cthread)
        if cproc.bitness == 64:
            return self.extract_arguments_64bits(cproc, cthread)
        # SysWow process from a 64bits debugger, handle bitness with CS
        if cthread.context.SegCs == windows.syswow64.CS_32bits:
            return self.extract_arguments_32bits(cproc, cthread)
        return self.extract_arguments_64bits(cproc, cthread)

    def arguments(self, dbg):
        "TEST PARAM DICT"
        if windows.current_process.bitness == 32:
            extractor = windows.debug.X86ArgumentRetriever()
        elif dbg.current_process.bitness == 64:
            extractor = windows.debug.X64ArgumentRetriever()
        elif dbg.current_thread.context.SegCs == windows.syswow64.CS_32bits:
            extractor = windows.debug.X86ArgumentRetriever()
        else:
            extractor = windows.debug.X64ArgumentRetriever()
        name_map = {name:i for i, name in enumerate(t[1] for t in self.target_params)}
        return FunctionParameterProxy(extractor, name_map, self.target_args, dbg)

class FunctionParameterProxy(object):
    # TODO: clean this + put more of the logic in the X64ArgumentRetriever
    def __init__(self, extractor, name_map, parameters_type, x):
        self.extractor = extractor
        self.name_map = name_map
        self.parameters_type = parameters_type
        self.x = x

    def __getitem__(self, x):
        if isinstance(x, basestring):
            x = self.name_map[x]
        # import pdb;pdb.set_trace()
        argtype = self.parameters_type[x]
        value = self.extractor.get_arg(x, self.x.current_process, self.x.current_thread)
        rt = windows.remotectypes.transform_type_to_remote32bits(argtype)
        if issubclass(rt, windows.remotectypes.RemoteValue):
            t = rt(value, self.x.current_process)
        else:
            t = rt(value)
        if not hasattr(t, "contents"):
            try:
                t = t.value
            except AttributeError:
                pass
        return t

    def __setitem__(self, x, value):
        if isinstance(x, basestring):
            x = self.name_map[x]
        try:
            ctypes.cast(value, PVOID)
        except ctypes.ArgumentError:
            pass
        value = getattr(value, "value", value)
        return self.extractor.set_arg(x, value, self.x.current_process, self.x.current_thread)

class FunctionParamDumpBP(FunctionParamDumpBPAbstract, Breakpoint):
    pass

class FunctionParamDumpHXBP(FunctionParamDumpBPAbstract, HXBreakpoint):
    pass

class FunctionRetBP(Breakpoint):
    def __init__(self, addr, initial_breakpoint):
        super(FunctionRetBP, self).__init__(addr)
        self.initial_breakpoint = initial_breakpoint

    def trigger(self, dbg, exc):
        dbg.del_bp(self, targets=[dbg.current_process])
        return self.initial_breakpoint.ret_trigger(dbg, exc)

class FunctionCallBP(Breakpoint):
    """A Breakpoint that allow to trigger at the return of a function"""
    def break_on_ret(self, dbg, exception):
        """Setup a breakpoint at the return address of the function, this breakpoint will call :func:`ret_trigger`"""
        return_addr = self.get_ret_addr(dbg, exception)
        dbg.add_bp(FunctionRetBP(return_addr, self), target=dbg.current_process)

    def get_ret_addr(self, dbg, exception):
        """Get the return address of the current target, only valid in the trigger() function."""
        cproc = dbg.current_process
        return dbg.current_process.read_ptr(dbg.current_thread.context.sp)

    def ret_trigger(self, dbg, exception):
        """Called at the return of the function if :func:`break_on_ret` was called"""
        raise NotImplementedError("ret_trigger")

class FunctionBP(FunctionCallBP, FunctionParamDumpBP):
    """A breakpoint that accepts a function from :mod:`windows.winproxy` and able to:

        - Extract the arguments of the functions
        - Break at the return of the function
    """

class PrintBP(Breakpoint):
    def __init__(self, addr, format, func=None):
        super(PrintBP, self).__init__(addr)
        self.format = format
        self.func = func

    def trigger(self, dbg, exc):
        thread = dbg.current_thread
        format_dict = {"dbg": dbg, "exc": exc, "proc": dbg.current_process, "thread": thread, "ctx": thread.context}
        if self.func:
            format_dict.update(self.func(**format_dict))
        print(self.format.format(**format_dict))


The Huntsville Community Chorus Youth Chorale is for students in grades 7–12. This group teaches proper vocal technique through the performance of a variety of high-school- and college-level choral repertoire. In addition to their two formal concerts each year, the Youth Chorale performs around the city at events such as Panoply, the Huntsville Museum of Art, luncheons, etc. They have collaborated with the HCC Symphonic Chorus and the Brass Band of Huntsville, and some members have performed with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
The Youth Chorale rehearses on Mondays at First Baptist Church in Huntsville from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The annual tuition is $175. Additional costs are performance attire and possible spring tour trips. Some financial assistance is available through wonderful grants awarded to the Children's and Youth Chorales. Students may enroll throughout the year. Interested singers may sit in on a rehearsal and see if it is a good "fit" for them before enrolling. We hope to see your child singing with us soon!
This group is under the direction of Shelli Rimes.


Kendra is responsible for event planning and marketing promotions at IHAF. She also supports member relations, new member acquisition, database management, and program administration. A graduate of Endicott College, Kendra was born and raised along the coastal waters of Cape Cod. She enjoys being active, though boxing is her workout of choice. Kendra is also an avid traveler with friends and family.


text:
import fs from 'fs';

import prettyBytes from 'pretty-bytes';
import prettyTime from 'pretty-time';

export function fileSize(file) {
  try {
    const { size } = fs.statSync(file);

    return prettyBytes(size);
  } catch (error) {
    return error.message;
  }
}

export function prettyTimeFromBigint(start, end) {
  return prettyTime(Number(end - start));
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Ballard, Navy team up for deep-sea discovery of ancient ship graveyard
JOHN NOBLE WILFORD THE NEW YORK TIMES WITH STAFF REPORTS ,
Exploring off the northwest coast of Sicily with a once-secret nuclear submarine, oceanographers and archaeologists have discovered the largest concentration of ancient shipwrecks ever found in the deep sea, including one ship that may have carried a prefabricated temple.
The findings, announced yesterday, take archaeology deeper than ever before, promising a new era of discoveries in maritime history.
A research team led by Robert Ballard, formerly of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, whose previous finds include the Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck, announced the discovery of eight sailing ships lying 2,500 feet beneath the Mediterranean.
Until now, maritime archaeology has been largely confined to coastal shallows of less than 200 feet, the range for scuba divers.
But with the U.S. Navy's NR-1 nuclear submarine, the explorers were able to reach 3,000 feet and search the bottom for weeks at a time, using long-range sonar to detect shipwrecks at great distances. Then, with the remotely controlled vehicle Jason, which can descend 20,000 feet and use grappling arms to collect artifacts, the team inspected the wrecks up close and retrieved 115 items from the oldest ships.
The Medea/Jason remotely operated system used by the team was developed by WHOI's Deep Submergence Laboratory. The remotely operated Jason is designed for detail surve sampling work and weighs more than two tons. Medea is the tether system used to link Jason with the mother ship.
Two members of the Sicily team were from WHOI and operated the Jason ROV. Dana Yoerger, an associate scientist at WHOI, served as head of ocean engineering on the cruise. He was responsible for navigating and controlling the ROV as it collected the artifacts. He has been at WHOI for 14 years.
Hanumant Singh, an assistant scientist at WHOI, was responsible for the mapping and imaging of the sea floor, which was done using electronic still cameras and a high-resolution sonar mounted on Jason.
Because the artifacts were found in international waters, they presumably belong to the salvagers under maritime law. Their historical value is inestimable, their monetary value unestimated.
Five ships were from Roman times, presumably lost in storms while plying the busy Rome-North Africa trade route. The oldest, a 100-foot-long vessel dating from about 100 B.C., is one of the earliest Roman wrecks ever discovered.
Her holds were filled with amphoras, the clay shipping containers of the ancient world. Another Roman ship, probably from the first century A.D., carried cut stones, apparently ready for assembly into a temple.
Also in the wreckage, which is spread over 20 square miles, were three more modern sailing ships. One was an Islamic ship from the 18th or early 19th century the other two were lost in the 19th century.
Ballard, now president of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Conn., and other team members described the discovery in interviews and at a news conference at the National Geographic Society in Washington.
Recalling the view of the wrecks from the submarine, Ballard said in an interview, "All of sudden, we realized we had found a graveyard of ships spanning 2,000 years."
The Navy still owns and operates the NR-1, but at the end of the Cold War it parted the curtain of secrec made the submarine available for exploration, including Ballard's research into ancient shipping.
Dr. Anna Marguerite McCann, the expedition's director of archaeology, was enthusiastic about the immediate discovery, but even more so about its implications for the future. Both she and Ballard spoke of the research as a demonstration that deep-sea archaeology is emerging as a new branch of science.
When marine archaeology was limited to 200 feet, 95 percent of the sea floor was beyond its reach. Archaeologists and historians often assumed that mariners in antiquity hugged the coast and rarely ventured into the open sea. Their assumption is only now being disproved.
"The high seas were definitely traveled by mariners in ancient times," Ballard said. "That means the potential for discovery with this new technology is huge. The average depth of the Mediterranean is 9,000 feet, and so there must be a tremendous amount of antiquity preserved in the deep sea."
Not only does the large number of shipwrecks in a relatively small area suggest heavy traffic, but the state of preservation at great depths promises to be especially revealing.
"Deep-sea wrecks are more likely to be intact and their artifacts unbroken," Dr. McCann said. "In shallow waters, they are more likely to get banged up by waves and against reefs, encrusted with coral or buried by sand or looted by treasure hunters."
The wooden decks, rigging and upper hulls of the five Roman ships had been destroyed by wood borers, team members said, but timbers buried in mud were well preserved. The cargoes appeared to be undisturbed. The pilot of the remotely controlled Jason, which is owned by WHOI, was able to maneuver the robot on a detailed survey of each wreck and pick up delicate artifacts, including fine glassware.
Among the items are kitchen and other household wares, fine bronze vessels, two heavy lead anchor pieces and at least eight different types of amphoras intended for storing wine, olive oil, fish sauce and preserved fruit, McCann said.
One of the most intriguing items is the heavy cargo of high-quality marble or granite building stones still in the hold of a Roman ship from the first century. The artifacts include monolithic columns and large cut blocks of stone.
"Some of the stones appeared to have notches where they were to be fitted together," Ballard said. "Perhaps this was a pre-fab temple being shipped somewhere."
McCann, an adjunct professor of archaeology at Boston University, said discoveries like these promise to provide a new picture of trade in the ancient Mediterranean. "A new economic history of the Roman world is going to have to be written," she said.
In 1989 Ballard, working with Dr. McCann, made their first ancient deep-sea discovery, a small fourth-century Roman ship they named Isis. The Jason robot was used to recover artifacts that suggested it was a widely traveled trading vessel. The location of the wreck, off Sicily, suggested that the ship was sailing between Rome and North Africa
For the new explorations, Ballard's expedition targeted a site about 80 miles northwest of Trapani, Sicily. The waters there are known for their treacherous currents and dangerous reefs.
In some cases, the submarine picked up debris trails on the bottom, evidence of what Ballard said was a storm-tossed ship in distress that was jettisoning cargo in an attempt to save itself. Sometimes at the head of a debris trail would be the wreck of the ship. A trail that did not lead to a wreck presumably told the story of a storm's survivor.
These trails reminded Ballard of the story of St. Paul in Acts 27:38: When his Rome-bound ship ran into a storm, "they lightened the ship" by throwing over the cargo.
Further exploration of the Rome-North Africa route is planned and next summer, Ballard said, he is to investigate trade routes in the Black Sea.
Staff writer Jeffrey Burt contributed to this report.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


I made a ticket to get help me because I didn't get the points after I completed a free trial and they I sent them proof multiple times and got the same automated response.
I have the same problem. That is very disrespectful in my opinion, to not even listen to what I am saying and closing my ticket without any help.
wtf i get the answer " this is not the end site of the offer"
Same issue, anyone found other ways of contacting these guys or rating them badly?
I've been looking for ways to contact them but I keep ending up back here. If there's a problem with the servers, they should at least address it on the forums! I really hope to get a phone number or something.
install and run, the only pictures you can send are proof of installation (screenshot of the app on your phone) and a screenshot of the app open on your phone.
Same thing here. I really should have read up on this company before I trusted them to do the right thing. There is no end page for install and run. Can an actual human respond to any of us? This is beyond unprofessional. I asked them to Tell me what the end page looks like and I'll be glad to send it. Same response twice now.
Has somebody a picture of an End page from an offer ?
Que pérdida de dedicación de mi tiempo ...es mediocre el trabajo de este soporte ....y les pagan por esto ...más no hacen nada .
So I had the same Issue with not getting points but since today i get the points from offers ? Anybody know why ?


Skin tags are annoying but benign growths that occur on the surface of the skin, typically in middle age and older. While they aren't harmful, many people are self-conscious about their presence, and desire to have them removed. So what causes them? Can you reduce the occurrence of skin tags? And can you remove them yourself?
Skin tags are benign growths on the skin that are similar to raised moles, but are in a category of their own. They are medically known as acrochordon or fibroepithelial polyps, and are are not cancerous because they are made of normal fat and skin tissue. They are often the same color of skin or a little darker.
Skin tags typically occur in areas that get rubbed a lot or have high amounts of friction. As a result, they can get irritated and become inflamed or bleed, making them a mildly painful irritation that most people want to be rid of.
They commonly appear in areas like the neck, under the arms, around the breasts, and on the thighs. More rarely, they can occur around the eyelids, on the torso, or in the groin.
If you're uncertain as to whether something is a skin tag or not, it's best to get it evaluated by a dermatologist, because while skin tags aren't harmful, other skin conditions and changes can be indicative of more malignant growths.
Skin tags can happen to anyone, and while they may run in families, people can develop them without any family history of them. If someone's parents has them, then they're more likely to develop them, too.
Genetics aren't the only factor that can cause them. Hormone changes during pregnancy can lead to their development, sometimes rapidly.
Additionally, the natural weight gain that occurs during pregnancy as well as the potential for gestational diabetes or blood glucose imbalances can increase the chances of development.
Obesity is another common factor that can lead to skin tag development, typically because of increased friction from skin to skin contact.
Diabetes is associated with skin tags, too, although the link isn't completely understood. Doctors and research guess that insulin resistance and changes in how hormones function in diabetic people can have a hand in the development of skin tags and other skin changes, such as with pigmentation.
Can You Prevent Skin Tags?
While you can't alter your genetics, you can control some of the other factors that can lead to skin tags. Reducing skin friction, like not wearing jewelry or clothing that leads to rubbing, can cut down on the likelihood.
Maintaining a healthy blood glucose level and properly managing diabetes can also reduce the chances of developing them, or developing more.
Dermatologists remove skin tags frequently, and will typically freeze small ones with liquid nitrogen, which causes them to fall off on their own within a day or two. If the skin tags are larger, dermatologists will typically numb the area and remove them by snipping them with surgical scissors.
Both remedies can cause momentary pain and a scab or irritated area for a few days. In some clinics, laser treatments will be used to remove small to medium sized skin tags, often with a topical anesthesia.
While dermatologists can easily remedy skin tags, many insurance companies won't pay for their removal because they are benign and are more of a cosmetic procedure.
If paying out of pocket, it can cost anywhere from $100 to $500 or more per tag removal, depending on the location and size.
Can Skin Tags Grow Back?
People often wonder if a removed skin tag can grow back, similar to warts. Once a tag has been removed, the same one won't grow back, but more can grow in the same area if the factors for development are there, such as genetics, friction, diabetes, or pregnancy.
While there are safe ways to remove skin tags, be mindful that not everything on the internet is safe. Some sites will recommend tying the tag off with floss or cutting with scissors, using nail polish remover or duct tape.
These are unsafe ideas that should not be done because they can lead to infection. Additionally, it's always best to remember that if a skin tag at any time looks inflamed or irritated, or becomes very painful, it's time to get a dermatologist involved.
The location of the skin tag also determines if you should attempt home removal or not. Skin tags around the eyes, in the groin, or around the breasts should never be self-removed, and should always be addressed by a dermatologist. Skin tags that are the best candidates for natural removal are the armpits, neck, and thighs.
Finally, before you attempt to remove a skin tag, be absolutely certain that's what it is. Trying to remove a mole or other skin lesion can be dangerous and should not be done.
Natural methods for removing skin tags are not fast, and are not backed by solid research. It's an experiment that doesn't have guaranteed results, so you should be sure that you understand what you're getting into. If any methods cause irritation, pain, or redness, they should be discontinued immediately.
These at-home methods might work to remove skin tags when used consistently for days or weeks. For all of them, be sure to wash the affected area with basic soap and water before applying any natural treatments.
This common essential oil is safe for use on the skin, although direct contact without a carrier oil can cause skin irritation for some. If that's the case, pair it with some coconut oil to dilute the strength of skin exposure.
Tea tree oil is considered effective for skin conditions like warts or skin tags because it dries out the skin underneath the tag and may encourage it to fall off naturally. Never pull at a skin tag for any reason.
To use tea tree oil, put 5-7 drops on an organic sterile cotton ball or q-tip and place on the skin for 15 minutes, three to four times per day.
While most would consider garlic a tasty seasoning for food, it can actually be beneficial as a topical treatment for certain skin ailments thanks to its antiviral and antibacterial nature.
This remedy has been used for hundreds and even thousands of years. Crush a fresh garlic clove and apply a small amount to the skin, securing with a bandage. This must be repeated two to three times daily, or worn overnight, for several weeks.
A common skin treatment for eczema, vitamin E oil can also be used for skin tags, although this method might be one of the slowest. However, it's possibly the best one for sensitive skin, as it is highly moisturizing.
To use it as a skin tag removal treatment, apply vitamin E oil to the skin tag and cover with a small square of plastic wrap, securing with a bandage. This remedy will typically take two or more months.
Be mindful to note how the skin is after using plastic, since cutting off the air supply can cause irritation. If the skin appears to be inflamed or red, discontinue use and see a dermatologist.
The darling of the natural health world, ACV with "the mother" is used for numerous skin and body conditions because it can help create a balanced pH, kill bacteria, or reduce the presence of fungi.
It is often used for skin conditions like warts, acne, fungus, and even skin tags. To use this method, soak an organic cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply to the area for 20-3o minutes a few times a day.
If the skin gets irritated, discontinue. If no irritation is present, compresses may be worn overnight. This should be done for a few days to a few weeks, or until the skin tag falls off.
Dandelions might be a pesky weed to some, but they're actually a nutrient-dense food that can be added to salads. To use for topical skin care, pull the whole weed from the ground, and squeeze the stem to extract some of the milky white liquid.
Apply a few of these drops to the skin and allow to air dry. Do this three times per day for four to six weeks to achieve desired results. If allergic to pollen or other flowers, do not use this method.
This popular remedy for just about everything can also be used to deal with skin tags. The lauric acid in coconut oil is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal. Coconut oil can be used to remove warts, and works similarly on skin tags.
It should be applied three to four times daily and left uncovered. While it may not fully remove the skin tags, it might help to shrink them or make them less prone to irritation. Some notice results in as quickly as two weeks.
Apply a banana peel to the skin tag area and secure with a bandage. Repeat nightly until the tag dries and falls off. Keep in mind, this remedy is not safe for anyone with a latex allergy or sensitivity, and if any irritation is noticed, it should not be used again.
Similar to banana peel, papaya peel can be used in the same way. Apply a small portion of peel to the tag, secure with a bandage, and wear for a few hours or overnight. Do not use if sensitive to latex.
This method can take several weeks or even months to work naturally.
This potently antiviral and antibacterial oil is so strong that it must be mixed with a carrier oil before using. Coconut oil is an excellent option.
Put the mixture onto the affected area and allow to air dry, repeating two to three times a day. Be sure that skin is not broken or irritated before applying this remedy.
Don't use this method if you have sensitive skin, since baking soda can cause redness or itching. Create a paste using two parts oil and one part soda, rubbing over the tag.
Cover with a cotton bandage and leave on overnight. Repeat until the skin tag falls off on its own. You can also pair this with the banana or papaya peel methods.
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Aimee McNew, MNT, CNTP, is a certified nutritionist who specializes in women's health, thyroid problems, infertility, and digestive wellness. She ate her way back to health using a Paleo diet, lost 80 pounds, and had a healthy baby after numerous miscarriages. She focuses on simple nutrition practices that promote long-lasting results.


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"Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega"
by Whitney V. Myers
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Go to the page, "Bible Verses - 'I AM's of Christ" (under the "Resources" heading)
Nags Head Beach Sunrise with Revelation 1:8 - Photo by Whitney V. Myers
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." (Revelation 1:8)
"When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, 'Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.' " (Revelation 1:17-18)
"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." (Revelation 22:12-13)
This lesson is the seventh and final in the series on the "I AM" statements of Christ. Today's lesson discusses Jesus' statements, "I am the Alpha and the Omega" and "I am the first and the last."
Consider. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the living One" (Revelation 1:17-18). Consider these comforting words.
Revelation defined. The writer begins, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John ..." (Revelation 1:1). The Greek word for revelation is apokalupsis. Apokalupsis means uncovering or unveiling of truth and divine things previously unknown (Ref. 1). The One who is providing the revelation of things to come is Jesus Christ. The Apostle John is the writer, Jesus Christ the author, of the book (Ref. 2).
"I am the Alpha and the Omega." Revelation 1:8 begins with the words, "I am." The words "I am" refer to the name of God. When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, Moses asked God his name. God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:13-14). Then God said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you' " (Exodus 3:14). Jesus used the same language in John 8:58, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am." Jesus, the speaker of "I am the Alpha and the Omega" in Revelation 1:8, is the same God who appeared visibly to Moses in the burning bush and said "I AM WHO I AM." Jesus used the same "I am" language when he spoke "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) and his other "I AM" statements we have studied in this series. For more information about who Jesus is, click on "Who is Jesus?" - Ref. 3. To see a list of the "I AM" statements of Christ, click on Ref. 4.
Alpha (Α) is the first letter, and Omega (Ω) is the last letter in the Greek alphabet. The use of these letters signifies that Christ is the first and last (Ref. 5). In Revelation 22:13, Jesus says, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." The language in these verses denotes eternity in the being to whom it is applied (Ref. 6). That language can be used only in reference to the true God. "It means that he is the beginning and the end of all things; that he was at the commencement, and he will be at the close" (Ref. 6).
"Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last." Jesus appeared to John in a vision when John was on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9-16). John describes the being that he sees as one "like a son of man" (Revelation 1:13). "His face was like the sun shining in its strength" (Revelation 1:16). In the vision, Jesus said to John, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades" (Revelation 1:17-18).
Jesus' statement in Revelation 1:17 makes the divine claim, "I am the first and the last." Think about who Jesus is stating he is when he says "I am the first and the last." Read these divine claims in Isaiah:
"I, the Lord, am the first, and with the last. I am He" (Isaiah 41:4)
"I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides Me" (Isaiah 44:6)
"Listen to Me, O Jacob, even Israel whom I called; I am He, I am the first, I am also the last" (Isaiah 48:12)
When Jesus spoke to John in Revelation 1:17, he placed his right hand on John and comforted John with the words, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last." The words, "Do not be afraid," are translated as "Fear not" in the King James Version (Revelation 1:17 KJV). "Fear not" is Jesus' comforting message to us. We are to fear not, that is, not be afraid, because for those who believe in Jesus, there is life beyond the grave. Jesus said, "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death" (Revelation 1:18 KJV).
Apply. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the living One" (Revelation 1:17-18). Believe that Jesus is who he says he is. Put your faith and trust in him. Receive the comfort and assurance that only Jesus provides.
1. https://biblehub.com/greek/602.htm
2. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/1.htm
3. http://www.ScriptureWay.com/home/who-is-jesus
4. http://www.ScriptureWay.com/bible-verses-i-ams-of-christ
5. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/gill/revelation/1.htm
6. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/revelation/1.htm
"Jesus is the True Vine"
Purple Red Grapes on the Vine - 123RF Photo - with John 15:1
"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser." (John 15:1)
"I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
This lesson is the sixth in the series on the "I AM" statements of Christ. Today's lesson discusses Jesus' statements, "I am the true vine" in John 15:1, and "I am the vine" in John 15:5.
Consider. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the true vine? Are you staying in close relationship with him? Are you bearing much fruit for him?
"I am the true vine." Jesus had just concluded celebrating Passover with his disciples (John 13:1, 4). The same evening, Jesus said to his disciples, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser" (John 15:1). Jesus' disciples likely already knew the vine as the image of Israel from the Old Testament scriptures. Jesus added new meaning to a familiar figure when he said, "I am the true vine" (Ref. 1).
In the Old Testament, the scriptures describe Israel as a vine and as a vineyard which God had planted. The psalmist describes God's people, Israel, as a vine that God removed from Egypt (Psalm 80:1-13). Further, the psalmist asks God to "Look down from heaven and see, and take care of this vine, even the shoot which Your right hand has planted" (Psalm 80:14-15).
The prophet Isaiah describes a song in which my "well-beloved" plants a vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-2). The "well-beloved" is the Lord of hosts (Isaiah 5:7). The transliteration of the Hebrew word for Lord is YHVH, the proper name of the God of Israel (Ref. 2). The vineyard is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:7). Isaiah states that God planted the vineyard with "the choicest vine," and that God expected it to produce "good grapes," but "It only produced worthless ones" (Isaiah 5:2). God "looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed." God looked "for righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress" (Isaiah 5:7).
The prophet Jeremiah spoke of the house of Jacob and all the families of the house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). "For long ago I broke your yoke and tore off your bonds; but you said, 'I will not serve!' For on every high hill and under every green tree you have lain down as a harlot. Yet I planted you a choice vine, a completely faithful seed. How then have you turned yourself before Me into the degenerate shoots of a foreign vine? (Jeremiah 2:20-21).
When Jesus says, "I am the true vine," in John 15:1, he contrasts himself with the degenerate vine which had not fulfilled the purpose God desired. Jesus is the full revelation of God's faithfulness (Ref. 3). "Jesus is the fullest realization of the hope of Israel, of her expectations, of what God had intended her to be" (Ref. 4).
"I am the vine, you are the branches." Note that Jesus repeats his statement, "I am the vine" (John 15:1, John 15:5). Good teachers repeat important principles for their students. The second time, in John 15:5, Jesus adds the application. Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
The Greek word for abide is menó, which means to stay in a given place, state, relation or expectancy (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance - Ref. 5). A branch of a natural grapevine must remain part of the vine in order to live, grow, and bring forth fruit. Likewise, we, as Jesus' disciples, must abide continually in him so that we live, grow, and bring forth fruit. Jesus said that we abide in him by having his word in us (John 15:7), by keeping his commandments (John 15:10), and by abiding in his love (John 15:10). Jesus also said that God prunes us so we will bear more fruit (John 15:2).
Fruitfulness is the product of a godly life living in union with Christ. Jesus said, "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit" (Matthew 7:16-17). The Apostle Paul described the fruit of godly character that the Spirit develops in us when we abide in Christ. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23).
The key to bearing fruit in our Christian life is to abide in close relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the true vine.
Apply. Are you abiding in Christ? Are you bearing fruit for him?
1. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/john/15.htm
2. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3068.htm
4. http://www.abideinchrist.com/messages/jn15v1.html
5. https://biblehub.com/greek/3306.htm
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Rambling Al's Brewers
If you're a Milwaukee Brewers fan, you're probably familiar with Al's Ramblings, a Brewers blog that Al began in June 2002. And even if you're not, it's worth stopping by his blog to get his unique twist on both his favorite baseball team and the world they play in.A Wisconsin native, Al describes himself as "a late 30's Brewers' fan who is fortunate enough to have a lovely wife and cute, intelligent five-year-old son."
His blog's homepage has a plain vanilla look. Nothing fancy. But it's content confirms the fact that's when the substance is good, style can take a back seat and still enjoy the ride.
Here's a sample of Al's ramblings:
I still recall with great fondness when two guys, on WTMJ no less, said Julio Santana was a "young prospect" when in reality, he was a journeyman in his 30's. I am not sure, but I believe the only requirement for being a radio guy is being able to speak.
When we were down there in April of this year, two radio guys, with great angst mind you, were saying the Crew should not wear retro uniforms because they did not play as well in them…seriously.
As you say, the sad thing is, these fellas are absolute geniuses compared to the average fan. You know, the ones who wonder if Prince or Corey will be leaving as free agents…before next season.
Rambling Al graciously answered my questions about his Brewers blog, showing the same kind of wit that's in his blog writings.
Question: To start, tell me a bit about Al's Ramblings. Why did you start it? What did you hope to accomplish?
Al: I started Ramblings just to have a place for my own thoughts and feelings about the Brewers, and other things, to be saved. I have enjoyed watching the team for years and just wanted a place to compile my feelings, without the clutter of a message board. I guess my "goal" would have been to create a weblog I would love to start my day with.
Question: It's been more than than five years since you started Al's Ramblings. How has your blog changed since its startup? Has it developed the way you expected?
Al: The growth has been miraculous, as I do not post for the casual or bandwagon fan. I got a dozen or so hits for a long time, and when I hit 100 a day, I thought that was the peak. Still going up, and I expect that to continue as the team hopefully has a stretch of solid campaigns. I average about 500 hits a day, and often get double-digit e-mails. All that is much more than I ever expected. As far as changes, I have added other contributors who bring their views and often differ from my own. I tend to be a bit more long-term than most folks, and while some folks are unhappy, I do not share their "sky is falling" mentality; my regulars appreciate it.
Question: What affect has blogging about the Brewers had upon you as a Brewers fan?
Al: As I hinted at above, it has made me think even more long-term as well as about the overall picture. The ignorance of fans this year just floored me, wanting to move every youngster to an easier defensive position, not understanding that 23 year-olds that hit 50 HR's and debut with a .600 SLG% may not be quite as advanced defensively yet. It's very difficult not to be optimistic about the future, but to many, the future is tomorrow only.
Question: Going from a dozen or so hits a day to 100 to 500 a day is quite a feat. How were you able to do that?
Al: It's happened very slowly over five years, so it's really a matter of just continuing to post several times a day. I get e-mails all the time saying they just stumbled upon the site for the first time. The key is to post enough material to have one that makes someone bookmark it. Once that happens, you have a reader for life, or at least quite a while.
On a sidenote, I post about enough other topics that many of my readers have no interest in the Brewers. Many folks Google up "Seinfeld" or "Lisa Dergen" (the model who married former Brewers' OF Scott Posednik), and they end up at Ramblings. Every single day, I get at least one search for "JJ Hardy's girlfriend."
Question: How is your Brewers blog different from the other Brewers blogs?
Al: It's not as good?:) Actually, a bunch of them popped up this year with the team doing well, but most have either fallen by the wayside or become second-guessing arenas. Rambling's tends to discuss not just today's outcome, but how it affects the upcoming seasons. I used to link a lot of other stuff, and still do some days, but I don't see any benefit in linking to a Milwaukee paper's postseason, cookie-cutter "grades" column in which, Ryan Braun, whose debut campaign was the best since Albert Pujols, was given the same grade as journeyman (yet effective) utility player Joe Dillon. It's junk like that drives people to blogs.
Question: It doesn't seem that visitors can comment on your blog entries. Why is that?
Al: One word … idiots. I have seen far too many blogs' comments disintegrate into cursing and personal attacks. I reply [to] or post 95% of my e-mails, so I hear plenty of feedback as well as give readers my feelings on what they wrote.
Question: How many hours a week do you devote to your blog? What are the most time-consuming activities?
Al: Most evenings, I blog some while watching TV and playing poker online. Unless I'm doing something in-depth and research-based, I would say 7-10 hours a week.
Question: What advice would you give to someone who wants to start a baseball team blog?
Al: Pretend you are voting in Chicago … write early and often. If you do that, then get your link out by any and all means necessary.
(Editor: About 1,160 pages link to Al's blog.)
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The New England Patriots are a relentless Super Bowl-winning machine, so dominant and so cold and so merciless that everyone else in the league jumps on any hint of internal discord. And now, they've got it: head coach Bill Belichick has cut the privileges Tom Brady's personal trainer, Alex Guerrero.
Until recently, Guerrero flew on the team's charter and could walk the sideline of both home and away games. A business partner of Brady, Guerrero has an office near the Patriots locker room and has treated several players other than Brady.
But now, Belichick has blocked Guerrero from the plane and the sideline, and no players other than Brady may go to Guerrero for treatment at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots' medical staff has had concerns about Guerrero's role and training for several years, and lodged complaints with the organization in 2015.
Brady dodged the topic in his weekly interview segment on WEEI. "I don't have any comment on that other than to say Alex, it's been well-documented, has been a huge part of what I do and I'm so fortunate to have him not only as a friend, but with everything that we've been able to do together," Brady said.
The Boston Globe broke down the extensive relationship between Brady and Guerrero, which began after Brady's knee injury in 2008 and has grown to include Brady's entire TB12 lifestyle and health brand. However, Guerrero's endeavors have drawn the attention of government regulators; the Federal Trade Commission blocked him from claiming that a drink called Neurosafe "protects your brain from the consequences of sports-related traumatic brain injury," while the state of Massachusetts looked into, and ultimately cleared him of, allegations that he was practicing physical therapy without a license.
Belichick loathes distraction, and for most of the last decade and a half, Brady has been on the inside of Belichick's charmed circle. It'll be interesting to see how Brady handles being on the outside.


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Damian Gurrusquieta is an American vlogger and comedic personality, Instagram star, social media personality, model, and talented musician. Damian Gurrusquieta has garnered fame for posting a variety of pictures and videos on his popular '@elfamousdamian' account.
1 Early Life and Childhood
3 Career and Professional Life
4 Scandals
5 Personal Life
6 Damian Gurrusquieta – Body Measurements 2022
7 Damian Gurrusquieta – Net Worth 2022
Damian Gurrusquieta was born on May 8, 2005, in Dallas, Texas, USA. As of 2022, he turns 17 years old and his birth sign is Taurus.
He is the only child of his parents. He is of Mexican descent and bilingual, being equally proficient in both English and Spanish.
In 2019, he attended his high-school prom. Having grown up in one of the centers of cowboy/vaquero culture, his music, as well as his identity has been shaped by it.
More often than not, he posts pictures with a cowboy hat. He is also a prodigious dancer and often uploads videos of himself dancing at clubs, parties, and various other events.
Caption: Damian Gurrusquieta's childhood picture. Source: Instagram
He is active on different social media accounts. Damian is popular on Instagram under the username '@elfamousdamian' with more than 417K followers.
Similarly, he is also active on Twitter with more than 5K followers. And his Facebook page has gained over 492K followers.
His 'El Famous has garnered over 146K subscribers. And he is also available on Snapchat under the username 'Damiang214'.
Career and Professional Life
The oldest picture on his Instagram was posted on June 8, 2017. It is a selfie of Damian with the Snapchat dog filter. In his next upload, he is wearing a grey and blue T-shirt.
He put out his first video on 13 June. And the accompanying caption states, "Cadets be like #primitivecadets #cadets #Xvs". On July 20, 2017, he shared a picture with popular rapper A-Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.
On April 20, 2018, he shared a picture of his childhood on his Instagram. He uploaded a picture with singer Ulices Chaidez on October 23, 2018. On 17 December, he announced on Instagram that he was working on his first single.
A video posted on February 19, 2019, shows him participating in a music session for the single. Moreover, he posted a picture that he took with Gerardo Ortiz on his Instagram account.
He set up his YouTube account 'El Famous Damian' on October 5, 2018, and published the first video on October 8, 2018. Titled 'Quinceañera surprise dance | Los MBS', the video has since become quite popular.
He is not as active on YouTube as he is on Instagram. On Twitter, he posts updates on a regular basis. On April 25, 2019, the music video for his debut single, 'Me Haces Falta', was released by Rancho Humilde.
Caption: Damian Gurrusquieta playing music with his mom. Source: Instagram
In early to mid-2018, his relationship with YouTube star and beauty vlogger Ariadna Juarez drew a massive amount of criticism towards the latter as he was a juvenile.
Back in May, Ariadna disclosed her plans to marry him in just two years' time – which would have made him a 15-year-old groom. She decided to address the criticism and posted a YouTube video, in which she appears alongside his mother and attempts to justify herself and the relationship.
In order to convince her viewers that she did not do anything wrong, she states that "maturity is not determined by age". The video itself drew a fresh wave of criticism, not just towards her but his mother as well for willingly allowing an adult woman to date her underage son.
The age of consent in Texas is 17, and he was 13 years old at the time. According to Ariadna, both families had gotten together with a lawyer about the legality of the situation. This lawyer apparently told them that they could date as long as there was no "sexual contact".
In his show, Philip DeFranco discussed the issue, dubbing it "disgusting". Other YouTubers like Mista GG and Regan Wolf also heavily criticized it. When mainstream news outlets, like 'The Sun,' found out about it, they published articles condemning both Ariadna and his mother.
'The Sun' reported that he and Ariadna had parted ways by August because "the negativity got out of hand". However, this is not accurate. They had been dating as late as January 2019. However, they have since apparently split up. Ariadna recently posted several photographs with her new boyfriend on her Instagram page.
He has dated YouTube star and beauty vlogger, Adriana Juarez. However, they have already broken up. They were up to some controversies before. However, as of now, he seems to have a girlfriend but he has not revealed her name publically.
He has shared many Instagram stories featuring her but didn't mention her name. However, Damian is currently focusing on his career and developing skills. Soon, he might get involved in his love life.
Damian Gurrusquieta – Body Measurements 2022
Damian is a good-looking boy with an amazing personality. He has not shared any of his body measurements with the public yet. Moreover, he stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Although he has not mentioned his weight, he has an average weight that matches his body structure. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. But, as of now, he has colored his hair gray. Moreover, he often wears a hat and glasses.
Caption: Damian Gurrusquieta posing for a photo. Source: Instagram
Damian Gurrusquieta – Net Worth 2022
Now, talking about his earnings and net worth, he might earn a good amount of money through his profession. He earns an estimated $163 – $2.6K monthly from his youtube channel. However, his estimated net worth is around $250K-$2 million.
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Film Review: Please Stand By (2017)
Length: 1hr 33
Release: 26.1.2018 (but is considered a 2017 film due to having its premire on 27.10.2018)
About: Wendy sees things differently: she's fiercely independent, with a brilliant mind and a mischievous sense of hilarity. Wendy also has autism. To her, people are an indecipherable code and the world is a confusing place. Inspired by her no-nonsense caregiver, Wendy comes of age and escapes from her care home on the road trip of a lifetime to deliver her 500-page script to a screenwriting competition.
Dakota Fanning is wonderful in the part of Wendy, a woman on the spectrum trying to enter a script writing contest. Fanning will be able to demonstrate a detachment from her own emotions while filling you with all of the emotions.
Alice Eve and Toni Collette are amazing support. Eve's role as the sister infuriated me at first, but over the course of the film I felt I had more of an understanding of the position she was in. It is through both characters that you really get an understanding of the specific challenges Wendy faces.
Patton Oswalt can do no wrong. He's an absolute star in this film's final act. His ability to connect with Wendy will give you the biggest smile and reduce you to tears of joy.
While the film's plot is centered around Star Trek, I'd had loved to have seen more Easter Eggs beyond casting Alive Eve as the sister. It's a viewer expectation, but it was Trek that caught my attention and I kind of expected to see a few familiar faces along the road.
It felt a little like it was a film about autism rather than it being a film about a character that just so happens to be on the spectrum. It might seem like a petty thing, but its much the same way films with gay central characters have their 'coming out' be the focus of the plot.
It makes autism seem like something that needs to be taught, that its a new phenomenon that people need to be held by the hand when exploring. Yes, films like this have the power to inform and educate, but its more important mission is to ensure people on the spectrum have someone to look to. Its as much their film as any others.
It's cute, geeky and will make you cry. Even though it was light on its Trek, I still enjoyed the journey. Not something I'll rush to rewatch, but I'm glad I caught it before it left Now TV.
Author hscptcrashPosted on July 7, 2019 Categories 2017, Movie reviewsTags Autism, Indie Films, Please Stand By, Star Trek1 Comment on Film Review: Please Stand By (2017)


Renewed confidence in recruitment for the Oil and Gas sector has been evoked since the barrel price rise from the dramatic drop from $115/barrel in 2014 to less than $30/barrel in early 2016.
The UK offshore oil and gas industry was badly hit and the industry's workforce shrank from 450,000 in 2014 to 330,000 in 2016. Exploration and development of wells, investment and jobs were all badly hit, however, Oil & Gas UK said in its annual report that "the largest reductions may be behind us". Some smaller companies in the supply chain, often driven by technological innovation, were increasing their headcount With the recovery of the price of Brent Crude last year, on the way to over $70/barrel in January along with successful efforts to bring production costs down, there are signs of renewed confidence.
With BP announcing two new discoveries in the North Sea, Shell approving plans to develop the Penguins field north of Shetland its first North Sea installation in 30 years, and Spirit Energy drilling a new well at the Chiswick field in the southern North Sea to bring around a further 50 billion cubic feet of gas on stream in a £75m investment it seems the E&P market has found some confidence from the barrel price increase.
What does this mean for skills and recruitment?
With projects looking at between 5 & 15 years life cycle the North Sea market offers stability once again however with an ageing workforce and technological innovations the sector may be looking towards graduate & apprentice opportunities to fullfill its staffing needs in mechanical, process/chemical and electrical/control and instrumentation engineering.
Other skills which are likely to be sought after are geologists and geophysicists, and the technical and business functions that support them along with skills in IT and telecommunications with installations being networked and cybersecurity to protect operations from disruption is becoming vitally important.
Again the key to success will be how an archaic sector can manage to diversify its workforce and make it an attractive sector for all along with its longevity with Artificial Intelligence playing a greater part in the day to day operations.
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Both the u-pick farmers and the free artists understand that when you open yourself up to others, you might let in a few vampires but, for the most part, you're inviting good people to get to know you better. You're trusting others and helping them to appreciate your work, and you're probably making a friend too.
I dig into how I make a living with my art as a free artist in You Share Good. I manage it even though people copy my art and institutions screw with me. I manage it because people love to be involved in the art they love.
For more about all this free culture stuff in general check out the Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre this summer in Beauvais, France. I'll be speaking (in French) on Wednesday.


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Offering spectacular views over Sydney Harbour, this 'chair' was carved from a large sandstone rock.
Even Mrs. Macquarie's Chair can get busy – usually on public holidays and weekends. Try to choose a weekday if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet.
Mrs' Macquarie's Chair may not be as well-known as some other locations in Sydney, and its name does not exactly make the average tourist brim with eager anticipation, but it does have one significant draw – the view from the Chair is perhaps the finest to be found anywhere in the city. From here it is possible to see both the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and from a distance that allows for a greater appreciation of the scale and setting of these places than can be achieved from closer up.
Watching the Ships Roll In
The chair was carved in 1810, during the period when Scottish colonial administrator Major-General Lachlan Macquarie was the governor of New South Wales. His wife Elizabeth loved to sit on an exposed sandstone rock overlooking the harbour and watch for ships arriving from Great Britain. Eventually Macquarie decided that a bare rock was insufficient for a woman of Elizabeth's daintiness, and ordered a team of convicts to carve a bench from the sandstone.
Visiting the Chair today, it seems impossible that such a peaceful spot can be found so close to the constant hustle and bustle of the nearby opera house. You can sit for as long as you like, gazing out over the harbour, and take a break after a day's sightseeing. A bonus is that arriving at the Chair itself requires a walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens, which are easily worth a visit in themselves. Combining the two is a great choice for a more relaxed afternoon.
See all attractions in Sydney
One of the most iconic buildings of the modern era, designed by Jorn Utzon and opened in 1973.
Port Jackson
This natural inlet was the first site of European colonisation in Australia.
The main departure point for most of Sydney's ferries; see if you can spot the man with the didgeridoo.
Harbour Cruise
Getting out on the water is the best way to see Sydney in all its glory.
State Library of NSW
Officially the oldest library in Australia, with a grand exterior to match its distinction.
Cadmans Cottage
Sydney's oldest surviving residential building, one of the last remaining of the original colony.


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Kairosoft's newest game is 8-Bit Farm, with delightful pixel art and cheery music
2017/02/03 8:08am PST Feb 3, 2017
The games of Japanese game developer Kairosoft are known for their gameplay and the distinctive pixellated art style. There's a new one out now, named 8-Bit Farm which... you guessed it, simulates a farm in 8-bit graphics.
It's pretty similar to Kairosoft's other offerings, in that you build something - in this case a farm. Build the best farm possible and attract as many visitors and 'agritourists' to see the flowers that are laid.
[Bonus Round] Hyperburner, The Manga Works, Minesweeper Flags Challenge, Pixelgrams: Pixel Puzzles, and FIE Swordplay
Michael Crider
2016/08/05 6:36pm PDT Aug 5, 2016
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we have a gorgeous spaceship/runner game, a Kairosoft manga title, a new twist on minesweeper, a pixelated puzzler, and a fencing fighter. Without further ado:
Kairosoft releases Legends of Heropolis, a free-to-play pixel art RPG
2016/07/20 6:22am PDT Jul 20, 2016
Kairosoft, makers of Game Dev Story (who'd have thought a game about making games would be so addicting?!) have released their newest title in the long running simulation series: Legends of Heropolis, in which the player takes on the character of a hero to rebuild a desecrated town.
Like some of the recent Kairosoft games (although unlike Game Dev Story), Legends is ad-supported, meaning it is a free download from the Play Store. However, the gameplay is mostly similar to other titles from the company, feeling a bit like Pokémon games of old with a splash of modern RPG added in.
[Bonus Round] Skyforce Unite, Super Arc Light, Headshot Heroes, Hex Defender, Rope Racers, AstroSucker, And Exit Hero
2016/03/26 12:45pm PDT Mar 26, 2016
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we have a new Kairosoft management game, two different space shooters, a casual soccer title, an unconventional tower defense game, a rope-swinging endless runner, and a zombie game (of course). Without further ado:
Skyforce Unite!
Here are 330 apps and games available on Google Play Pass right now (Update: 8 more)
The Android Police Podcast is live!
G.I. Joe: War On Cobra is the latest collection-based strategy game to arrive on the Play Store (Update)
Opera reportedly has multiple predatory loan apps in the Play Store with interest rates of up to 876% (Update: Opera responds)
[Bonus Round] Enchanted Cave 2, Ramen Sensei, SwapQuest, Dungeon Highway Adventures, And Lords Of Nurroth
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a new dungeon-crawler, another Kairosoft management sim, a puzzle-RPG combo, an 8-bit endless runner, and a new Tin Man game-book. Without further ado:
The Enchanted Cave 2
Dustin Auxier's original Enchanted Cave game was an impressive if simple adaptation of standard dungeon crawlers (or "roguelikes" as they seem to be called these days).
[Bonus Round] Skullduggery, Fish Pond Park, Wings Remastered, Battledots, Indefinite, Bears Vs. Art, And Li-Ning Jump Smash 15
2015/04/30 4:58pm PDT Apr 30, 2015
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a unique head-smashing platformer, another Kairosoft management sim, a classic WWI dogfighter, a minimal lane-based strategy game, an interesting text-based interrogation title, a game where you eat people and smash paintings, and an anime-inspired badminton game.
[Bonus Round] Dark Echo, Bloq, And Bonbon Cakery
2015/03/07 1:13pm PST Mar 7, 2015
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a unique sound-based puzzle game, a nostalgic sliding block puzzler, and Kairosoft's latest business manager. Without further ado:
Dark Echo
In Dark Echo, you move through a world that's only visible when sounds are made.
[Bonus Round] Biz Builder Delux, Bloodbones, And Specular
2015/01/03 3:00pm PST Jan 3, 2015
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a new Kairosoft business manager, another Tin Man gamebook, and a decidedly retro twin-stick shooter. Without further ado:
Biz Builder Delux
So the latest EA iteration of SimCity isn't to your taste.
[New Game] Kairosoft Continues To Churn Out Retro Gaming Sims With Magazine Mogul
Ryan Whitwam
2014/05/08 7:47am PDT May 8, 2014
So, we've designed games, built malls, managed soccer teams, run farms, and that's just scratching the surface of the Kairosoft game catalog. This developer has found a formula that works and it's not about to stop now. The newest title in Kairosoft's stable is Magazine Mogul, and I'm sure you can guess what it's about.
Someone has to report the news in this small town, and that's the core of gameplay in Magazine Mogul. You explore stories, write new issues, and grow your reader base. Is it fun? Probably – despite the formulaic nature, Kairosoft's games are usually engaging.
[New Game] Disco Zoo From The Makers Of Tiny Tower Is... Well, It's A Zoo With A Disco In It
2014/04/11 8:01am PDT Apr 11, 2014
With a name like "Disco Zoo," you can probably tell that Tiny Tower developer NimbleBit isn't taking its latest game entirely seriously. And indeed, this really isn't a Zoo Tycoon-style game, and it isn't trying to be. In Disco Zoo, you "rescue" animals under questionable circumstances, then display them in marginally unsafe conditions to farm money out of gawking patrons. And then you throw a disco party.
Disco Zoo is a mix of Kairosoft-style pixelated property management (slightly modified to fit the free-to-play model), and, strangely, minesweeper. Your sojourns to the wild via hot air balloon are played out on a grid with a limited number of moves available.
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Moving out of Mom and Dad's place is a big indicator.
When you speak to your kids, and say "God, I sounded just like my Mum/Dad then"
When you have the confidence to go cycling around the town without anyone older than you accompanying - you know that you have grown up.
When those monthly bills come in with your name on them.
When you get up one morning and see a big pile of bills with your name on.
When your parents cut the apron strings and say you can do it alone now. We are sure about it.
I really dunno...we all could've come with instructions upon us, that'd be helpful...my bet would be that we'd look at things differently gradually, that's when we'd realize that we've grown up!!
Moving out of the parents house, getting a job, taking on responsibilities and when the bills start showing up.
When you stop asking yourself if you are grownup!
When you don't have enough money to pay the light bill!
when you leave home and make your own way in the world!
When your bones finaly fuse.
After the menopause all doubt is gone.
when you discipline your kids and say the same stuff your parents would say to you. LOL!
"It was not me!" No longer gets a sympathetic smile!
Good question! I am 78 and I still wonder at times if I am really grown up yet!
Wow! There are so many different levels of Independence! From crossing the road by yourself to going off to school leaving home getting married and then there's another kind of Independence when you're independent from your husband and everything rests on your own shoulders there's a certain kind of Independence that comes when your parents die, etc.
When the kid comes into the room and instead of wanting to go out and play they say, "I'm just going to go into the other room and crash for a while." When you want the naptime then congratulations your an adult.
From parents' perspective, when marriage occurs.
When you're a lot taller than midgets.
How do you know when you're 'old'?
Do you know you're a good person?
Do you know a grown arse man who still lives at home with his parents?
People think you're cute when you're.... what?


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LEADING OFF: What's happening in and around the Beaches
Florida Times-Union
Get thee to Johansen Park this weekend for Shakespeare in the Park, a free two-night festival celebrating the Bard with a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." One of Shakespeare's best-known comedies, the play involves love, fairies, an acting troupe and more.
Sponsored by the City of Atlantic Beach and Apex Theater Studio of Ponte Vedra Beach, the performance begins at 7 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20; food trucks will also be on site with various eats. Johansen Park is located at 1300 Seminole Road in Atlantic Beach. For more information, contact Timmy Johnston at (904) 247-5828.
'Shrek' opens at PBTS
Everyone's favorite big green ogre takes the stage this summer as "Shrek the Musical" opens at Players by the Sea.
After living his entire life in happy isolation, Shrek is awakened by a pack of fairytale creatures who were evicted by the short-tempered Lord Farquaad. In order the take back his swamp, Shrek embarks on an adventure to defeat the fire-breathing dragon that keeps the feisty Princess Fiona locked in a tower. Follow him on this musical journey filled with self-discovery, love and lots of laughs.
The show runs on the theater's Mainstage through Aug. 11; general admission tickets are $28, while students, seniors and military tickets are $25. Show times are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Players by the Sea is located at 106 Sixth St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. For tickets, call the box office at (904) 249-0289 or visit PlayersbytheSea.org.
BookMark happenings
South African author Bianca Marais will appear at The BookMark on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. to present her new novel, "If You Want to Make God Laugh."
From the author of the beloved "Hum If You Don't Know the Words" comes a rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries.
On Saturday, July 27 at 4 p.m., author Shannon Greenland will appear at The BookMark to present her new middle-grade novel, "Scouts."
Described as "'Stranger Things' meets 'The Goonies,'" the suspenseful yet heartwarming story is about a group of friends who set out to find a crashed meteor … but find mystery and danger instead as their close relationships begin to fracture.
The BookMark is located at 220 First St. in Neptune Beach. For more information, visit BookmarkBeach.com or call (904) 241-9026.
Keeping up with Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of the Jacksonville Beaches has been helping local children for more than 50 years. Involved in a variety of community service projects, the club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursday of each month for lunch.
On Thursday, July 25, members will hear a presentation by Chealsea Schroeder, development coordinator, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. On Thursday, Aug. 8, the featured speaker is Anne-Marie Tucker, president and founder of The Tony Meduri TBI Fund, Inc. Tucker will discuss the Play it, Protect it Campaign 2019-2020, which promotes helmet safety in youth sports and raises fund to purchase helmets for teams or schools in need.
All lunch meetings are held at Anthem Lakes, 905 Assisi Lane, in Atlantic Beach. Call (904) 372-4105 for more information or go to BeachesKiwanis.org.
The Beaches Museum will host an opening reception for the art exhibit "Water. Life. Art." by artist Annelies Dykgraaf on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m.
Dykgraaf's acrylic paintings and relief prints are inspired by the connections of the people, symbols, textile patterns and mythological motifs of her birthplace of Nigeria, West Africa and her homeland of Jacksonville.
The event is free to museum members with a suggested $5 donation for nonmembers. The exhibit runs through Nov. 11. Visit BeachesMuseum.org or call (904) 241-5657 for further details.
Album & wine release party
On Saturday, July 27, Hotel Palms will host a listening party and wine release highlighting the eighth studio album from Pepper, "Local Motion." The Honolulu-born rock band will also debut its exclusive collection of wines: Kona Town Rosé, Kona Town Red Blend and In the Cab.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and will also include live performances by Artikal Sound System, Vana Liya and a special guest. Ben Brough, longtime Pepper collaborator and the man behind the band's popular art, will also display his work.
Tickets are $45 and include admission, wine tote bag, custom Pepper x Hotel Palms wine glass and complimentary glass of Pepper wine.
Hotel Palms is located at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach. For tickets or more details, go to TheHotelPalms.com.
'Newsies' continues
Extra, extra! FSCJ Artist Series and the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts present the 14th annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience with a production of "Newsies," which opened Friday.
Set in turn-of-the century New York, the show is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the boys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right.
Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $15.
The show runs through July 28. Wilson Center for the Arts is located on Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd. For tickets, call the Wilson Center box office at (904) 646-2222 or the FSCJ Artist Series box office at (904) 632-5000. Tickets can also be purchased online at FSCJArtistSeries.org. Group discounts are available by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.
PV Beaches Coalition meeting
Get answers to your questions about the proposed Villa Tranquila development during the next meeting of the Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition on Monday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speakers Ellen Avery-Smith, an attorney with Rogers Towers and Kim Allerton, environmental scientist, will discuss plans for the Community under consideration for the Outpost at the end of Neck Road.
Doug Bataille, new director of St. Johns County Parks & Recreation is also on the agenda.
The meeting takes place at the Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd. For complete agenda details and information on upcoming meetings, go to PVBCoalition.org or visit Ponte Vedra Beach Coalition on Facebook.
Chapel Concert series
The Beaches Museum Fall 2019 Chapel Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 1 with local favorite and jazz pianist, Noel Freidline. A graduate of the UNF music program, Freidline is making his third appearance in the chapel. The concert also marks a milestone of the 50th performance since the program's inception in 2014.
Chart-topping blues artist Sugaray Rayford will perform on Sept. 25, with vocals reminiscent of Muddy Waters and Otis Redding, as well as dance moves compared to James Brown. Randall Bramblett will take the stage on Oct. 7, a Georgia-born songwriter and performer who has worked with the Allman Brothers and other Southern musical legends.
Will Kimbrough, appearing Nov. 4, is deeply rooted in classic rock 'n roll, old school country, gospel, traditional blues and folk music. Finishing up the season on Dec. 10 will be saxophonist and blues songstress Vanessa Collier.
Individual concert tickets are available for $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the show. Season tickets for all five concerts are $100. All shows begin at 7 p.m. For tickets or for more information, call (904) 241-5657 or visit BeachesMuseum.org.
Submit events to shorelines@jacksonville.com.


The next product I am about to release is basically the current Klein II DAC combined with the new preamp.
It will be in a much bigger case with a totally new front panel design - definitely no toggle switches!
I am currently designing & laying out the PCB so I'm in a position to add or extend the feature list.
Currently only one row of sockets but a second row is not out of question just means adding a daughter board.
Reeally... I do like them. So, Batman LED depress type, no go on them either? Prefer the toggle switch anyway.... but, put on the back panel. This is how it all starts ya know, first the toggle switch goes, then there's an LED here, and then one there, and before ya know it... we are all plugged into the Matrix, and it's digital all the way.
HT bypass I think is valuable.
Make the digital and analog PCB separate including the USB so they are all modular that will accomodate at will for any upgrades.
Have at least a manual volume control dial on the front panel, this doesn't mean to have a rotary pot that's motor driven, on the $6k preamp I have it's not motor driven but can be controlled via inferred remote or altered via turning the dial that is basically a optical encoder. The added volume control is there incase your remote fails to work or the battery are dead!
XLR input/output is a must.
I am looking forward to the release of this new bad boy.
I've had one of your Klein SE dac's for quite a while now and have been extremely happy with it's performance sound wise and it's reliability.
It replaced a DEQX Premate in my system, which of course is a superb pre/dac but felt I didn't utilize it properly as I didn't use any of its speaker and room correction capabilities. So most of it's abilities were wasted.
Anyway I've never felt short changed with the Klein in my system. Obviously this new dac/pre is something I'm very interested in.
The basic input/outputs look great.
Will the display show signal input to the dac and volume level? These would be the other inclusions I would like.
Really looking forward to it's release.
I have found a nice oled screen so yes to your question regarding the display showing input & volume level.
It will also display sample rate, mute & a few other things.
Once again really looking forward to this.
I especially like the suggestion of a modular approach. Should assist with future upgrades etc.
I have not previously thought about the manual volume control, maybe it is a good idea because sometime syou dont have the remote or you wish to do it manually, or alternatively if it is the "normal" type of Philips remote control codes one can always use another remote.