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In January 1991, East Brisbane Water Neighbourhood Centre advertised for a community development worker with Brian Cochrane appointed in February of that year. Brian ran the centre from a room which was donated by the Christian Bookshop as well as a room in his home. In 1992, Brian and the newly formed Residents Action Group began to lobby for a permanent building for the Centre.
In 1995, the Kincumber Multipurpose Centre was built and officially opened on 25 May 1996. Staffed by Brian and a group of volunteers, the centre commenced providing services for our community and connecting with other local organisations.
Since then, Kincumber Multipurpose Centre (renamed Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre) has provided community members with a space to meet, learn, connect and find support. The centre hosts childrens' and adults' activities and groups and provide spaces for the University of the 3rd Age, Coastcare Counselling, Aunties and Uncles and Seniors Computer Club Central Coast. Rooms are also available for hire for events and we are always on the lookout for new and exciting facilitators and courses.


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The temporary mobile number from your new giffgaff sim card.
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Visit giffgaff online for more information and their latest offers on mobile phone deals.
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TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jul 24, 2015) - Engagement Labs is pleased to announce that today it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the stock of Keller Fay Group, the global leader in measuring consumer brand conversations, with offices in New York and the United Kingdom.
A key objective of the acquisition is to combine Keller Fay's industry-leading offline word of mouth measurement with Engagement Lab's industry-leading social media analytics and technology platforms.
"We will offer an integrated point of view and one-stop-shop for clients seeking to understand how a brand's customers and prospects are engaging with the brand and with each other. This unique powerful integration allows for a much needed perspective on the power of conversations regardless of where they occur and how they affect brand and purchase behaviour," said Bryan Segal, CEO at Engagement Labs.
The combination of the Keller Fay Group with Engagement Labs will result in the delivery of a gold standard toolset for Chief Marketing Officers and marketing professionals to measure their Total Social marketing performance.
"Keller Fay's proprietary industry leading research and data quantitatively measures offline social conversations and the impact they have on purchasing decisions. Combined with Engagement Labs' proprietary eValue™ scoring tool, that measures digital social media marketing performance, marketers will for the first time, be able to assess the online and offline impact of their marketing investment in a single integrated fashion," said Segal.
Keller Fay was founded in 2006 by industry leaders Ed Keller and Brad Fay. The company works on behalf of brands such as AT&T and Toyota, media such as CBS and ESPN, and agencies such as Omnicom and Universal McCann.
Ed Keller, co-founder and CEO of Keller Fay, is a bestselling author and one of the most recognized names in conversational marketing. The publication of his 2003 book, The Influentials, has been called the "seminal moment in the development of word of mouth." Keller's most recent book, The Face-to Face Book (co-authored with COO Brad Fay), was named 2013 Best Book in Marketing by the American Marketing Association. In awarding them the prize, the AMA noted, "Ed Keller and Brad Fay in their book The Face-to-Face Book provide us with strong evidence that in today's high tech digital world, face-to-face real relationships matter most. This book with its simple and compelling message, does not so much as take us back to the basics but into the future of marketing with the basics."
"We are excited to be joining forces with Engagement Labs as we believe the combination of our respective proprietary online and offline social media measurement capabilities is a game changer, satisfying a growing need and filling a void in the global marketplace," said Keller. "Our combined ability to measure different channels, as well as our ability to provide actionable insights from such data and research is of significant value to marketing professionals. We will empower businesses to derive the maximum efficiency and effectiveness from their marketing investment through social amplification, both online and offline."
"We have already collaborated and mapped out our thinking around the plans to launch a SaaS (software-as-a-service) offering, that will feature the data and analytics derived from Keller Fay research and will complement our eValue SaaS tools and solutions," added Segal.
Upon closing of the acquisition, Segal will be joined on the executive team by Keller and Fay who will become President and Chief Research Officer of Engagement Labs, respectively.
In addition, Mr. Bryan Segal, CEO, and Mr. Ed Keller, President, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.
Engagement Labs Chairman G. Scott Paterson said, "We are delighted to add Ed Keller and Brad Fay to our Executive Management team and welcome the entire Keller Fay employee group to the Engagement Labs family. This business combination is a key piece of our larger strategic plan to position the company as the global leader in social media measurement. eValue measures the efficacy of a brand's owned social media properties (including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter) and Keller Fay measures the impact of a brand's earned social media activity."
Engagement Labs' eValue™ Score is the global benchmark for social media scoring. eValue Analytics Pro, an enterprise-grade social media analytics platform, scores brands between 0-100. eValue measures brands' social media and digital marketing efforts. It's composed of a series of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), including Engagement, Responsiveness and Impact, which is benchmarked against 100,000+ handpicked and verified brands.
The eValue score is composed of Engagement, Impact and Responsiveness metrics. Engagement is the level of interaction content receives on a specific social network, Impact is the unique reach content receives on a specific social network, and Responsiveness measures how much, how fast and how well a brand responds to actual conversations amongst its users.


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Happy 18th Birthday Raini Rodriguez
Happy 18th Birthday Raini Rodriguez, a set on Flickr.
On July 1, 1993 Raini Rodriguez was born in Bryan, Texas. Her parents are Diane and Roy and her little brother is Rico Rodriquez. Rico plays Manny on ABC Family' s Modern Family.
Raini has been working as an actress since 2006. She played Denise in a show called Huff. She also played Isabel Montoya on Handy Manny. She guest starred on Suite Life of Zack and Cody as Betsy on Sleepover Suite. That was a funny episode where the boys let some girls have a sleepover in London's Suite. She also played Annoying Arlene on Disney XD's I'm in the Band. She was so funny and always followed Tripp around because she was in love with him!
Her biggest role was playing Maya Blart in a movie called Paul Blart Mall Cop. She played Kevin James' daughter and the two of them were the main stars of the movie!
I first met Raini with Rico at the Toy Story 3 premiere. They were both so sweet and gave me their autographs.
That day my mom asked "When will we be fans at YOUR movie premiere?" Raini said, Actually, I'm going to be in a movie called Prom."
She was so sweet and we've supported her ever since.
We saw her again a few times at premieres and charity events.
We saw her at The Hollywood Christmas Parade.
We were looking forward to Prom for over a year and when Prom did come to theaters, I was actually able to be on the red carpet as a reporter! Raini was tweeting away that day and was so excited. The after party was going to be a Prom so she had two dresses!
She looked beautiful in both dresses.
We got to see the movie and loved her as Nicholas Braun's little sister.
She was so funny giving him advice. The best part was the Prom pics at the end. When Prom is available on DVD, we will definitely get a copy!
Rico and Raini were Grand Marshalls at the 2011 Garden Grove Parade. It was kind of far from our house but we woke up early to go to the VIP breakfast! They were there with their parents. After we all ate, they came over and met with fans before the actual parade.
She is going to play Trish in Disney's New Original Series called Austin and Ally.
She filmed a movie called See if I Care and played the role of Tavita.
Raini is a very sweet person. She loves her fans. I hope she has an awesome birthday!!
Follow her on Twitter @Raini_Rodriguez.
I hope you liked this blog! I love meeting and supporting stars!!
I give advice on how you can meet stars and I have contests.
I have pics on Flickr and a Blog on WordPress
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Kristin has been with BNP Media since 1992. She was named Editor of PCI in 2010 after being Managing Editor for 12 years.
ABRAFATI to Feature Technologies for Our Future
Kristin Johansson
ABRAFATI 2013, organized by The Brazilian Association of Coatings Manufacturers, will be held September 16-18 at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. This year's event, which is expected to draw 20,000 visitors, will include the 13th International Coatings Congress and International Exhibition of Coatings Suppliers. Brazil's growth prospects and its regional leadership are attractive to large coatings manufacturers and suppliers. Global players operating directly in Brazil, as well as companies from Europe, the Americas and Asia will be present to discover new trends and developments in research and development.
The 13th International Coating Congress will include 72 lectures, a 50-presentation Poster Session and four Plenary Sessions. According to Jorge Fazenda, Scientific Advisor to ABRAFATI, "Sustainability will be a key theme at the event, and the studies presented will reflect this. Among the major drivers of current research related to coatings, numerous papers will emphasize the reduction of VOCs and innovations in waterborne systems." Fazenda also noted that nanotechnology, which continues to be an important concern of professionals dedicated to developing the coatings of the future, will also be a hot topic this year.
The Plenary Session opening ABRAFATI 2013 will highlight the transformations that the market and products must undergo in order to meet the new demands of society. Antonio Carlos Lacerda, President of ABRAFATI's Directive Board and Senior Vice President for South America at BASF, will present his perspective on the existing opportunities for the future of the coatings chain in Brazil and South America, as well as a number of insights about the challenges that need to be addressed and overcome.
"There is a significant potential for market growth that could double it in the next 10 years. Nevertheless, we must think about what the future will be like, with particular attention to the demands of the consumer and society. Sustainability, in its broader sense, will have a crucial role in the definitions related to the future of the coatings industry. Other aspects must also be considered in the light of its growing influence in the use and image of coatings as a product," Lacerda said.
Radiation curing will have a strong presence at the Congress, with the third ABRAFATI-RadTech South America Seminar on Radiation Curing. Composed of a panel and 11 lectures, the extensive program includes the participation of international experts connected to RadTech from all around the world. The benefits of this technology, particularly those related to sustainability and productivity, will be highlighted.
Over 250 coatings suppliers from Latin America, the United States, Europe and Asia will be exhibiting their products, raw materials, technology, services and systems for the industry. Product presentations will also be given, which offer the exhibitors a commercial approach to freely showcase their products, services and the latest releases to clients and visitors.
I hope you enjoy and benefit from our special Portuguese section in this issue, directed to those attending the ABRAFATI event.
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The Lightning's Greatest Foe? Discipline
By Eugene Helfrick April 9th, 2019
Throughout the 2018-19 regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning consistently dominated the NHL. While there were a number of factors contributing to their historic 62-win season, arguably the most important part was their special teams play.
This season, the Lightning featured the top-ranked power play, converting on a ridiculous 28.2 percent of their attempts, close to nine percent higher than the league average of 19.4.
With a deep and talented roster full of offensively gifted players, the Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the league while on the man advantage. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
However, it wasn't just the power play that was firing on all cylinders for Tampa Bay. By the end of the season, the Lightning were in a three-way tie for first in the league on the penalty kill as well, boasting a success rate near 85 percent. This was a massive improvement from one year ago, when the team featured the 28th ranked unit.
While this incredible turnaround on the penalty kill is nothing but positive, it has covered up what is arguably the Lightning's biggest issue heading into the 2019 Playoffs: discipline.
Lightning Taking Too Many Penalties
To put it simply, the Lightning took a lot of penalties throughout the 2018-19 season. As a unit, they led the league by incurring 299 minor penalties. Besides this, they also finished third overall with 779 penalty minutes while averaging 9.5 minutes per game.
It's not just one player racking up all these minutes, either. Cedric Paquette, the Lightning's most penalized player, spent 80 minutes in the box this season. While that was enough to put him in the top-10 in that category this season, it was relatively small when compared to Evander Kane, who led the league with 153.
As one of the Lightning's fourth-line grinders, Cedric Paquette found himself leading the team in penalty minutes throughout the 2018-19 season. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Instead, the Lightning are taking penalties from all sides of their lineup. For example, Nikita Kucherov was not only the league's top scorer, but he was also Tampa Bay's third-most penalized player. Yanni Gourde, a top-nine, 20-goal scoring forward, held second place with 66 minutes.
Heck, even Steven Stamkos incurred 37 penalty minutes this season, a surprisingly high total for a player typically known as one of the smartest in the game.
Lack of Discipline Will Cost the Lightning
For a team as successful as the Lightning, these numbers may come as a bit of a shock. Without their top-rated penalty kill, Tampa Bay would never have been able to reach the 60-win threshold this season.
Despite being one of the offensive leaders for the Lightning, Steven Stamkos racked up 37 penalty minutes this season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Once the postseason hits, however, this tendency to go on the penalty kill could become a serious issue for the Lightning. Playoff hockey is different, and all it takes is one ill-timed penalty to completely turn the moment of a game and series.
This is especially true if the Lightning can advance past the Columbus Blue Jackets in Round 1. In Round 2, they will face either the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Boston Bruins, two teams with top-10 power plays. Giving either of these opponents four or five chances a night with the man advantage will almost guarantee goals against.
Smart Hockey Will Help Lightning
There's no doubt that the Lightning will enter the 2019 Playoffs as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup, and rightfully so. However, if they can't control their penalty minutes, they might find themselves making an untimely exit after having a historic season.
Related: Star Power – Lightning's Nikita Kucherov
As we have consistently seen throughout the regular season, Tampa Bay has the firepower to win the war on both the man advantage and penalty kill. Despite this, though, the best way to fight this battle is to limit the opposition's chances on the man advantage in the first place.
Ferland's Impact on the Canucks and Flames Rivalry


Thyme for Cooking Weekend Menu: Lamb Braised in Red Wine, easy recipes.
Another braise - but 'tis the season, after all. The potatoes can be cooked through the first stage earlier as well. The lentils and chickpeas are for two meals. Substitute pork for the lamb if you prefer.
Slow-cooking lamb in wine is typical all over France. This uses red wine, similar to the version made in Avignon. The original is slowly baked for 5 hours in a 350F (180C) oven; I opted for a slow braise on the cook top. After 2 hours the flavors have blended perfectly and the lamb melts in your mouth.
Cut onion into quarters, then slice.
Cut lamb into 1 1/2" (4cm) pieces and trim excess fat.
Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven with tight-fitting lid. Add bacon and sauté until starting to get crisp.
Add onion, shallots, garlic and sauté until tender.
Add lamb and lightly brown.
Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover, turn heat to low and braise for 90 minutes.
Serve lamb with onions/shallots and pan juices.
These are slightly different than my usual oven fries, but still crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside; finished with just a sprinkle of salt.
Cut potatoes in half (the short way).
Put into a saucepan, cover with water (add a pinch of salt) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Partially remove cover and continue to cook until barely done - about 15 minutes.
Drain, cover with cold water and drain again.
Let rest for 5 minutes, (or longer) then cut into slices 1/2" (1.25cm) thick - about 3 slices per half.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in large, nonstick skillet.
When hot add potato slices (placing each flat), rosemary and garlic - sprinkling over potatoes and into oil.
Sauté until lightly browned, 6 - 8 minutes.
I use the tiny, green lentils de Puy, but the larger brown or tan lentils will work as well. This is a simple method and would work equally well with any legume - highlighting the flavor of the vegetable.
Cook the lentils in water and stock, with the bay leaf, 20 - 30 minutes, according to package directions, or until done.
When done, remove from heat and drain if needed. Remove the bay leaf.
Finely chop shallots and mince garlic.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. When hot add shallots and garlic, sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
Open and drain tomatoes, reserving juice for another use.
Roughly chop tomatoes and add to shallots.
Add lentils, chickpeas, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Serve.


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Centrelink debt collectors are being paid by commission
Posted By: Editor 20 April 2017
Contributed by a Centrelink recipient
No doubt many will find that news that the Department of Human Services has farmed out its debt collecting on commission distasteful. It is not hard to see how this is bound to create bullying.
Probe Group chief operating officer Jarrod Kagan told a Sydney hearing of the inquiry into the "robo-debt" system his company was paid commission where it received a percentage of the debts it recovered for Centrelink, but no base rate.
Two other agencies are contracted to carry out robo-debt collections and they are Dun & Bradstreet and Australian Receivables. They are paid by commission too.
"It's a commission based on the amount collected for each debt… no flat fee, it's just commission," an official from the department told the inquiry. But the rate has not been given under the "commercial in confidence" argument.
The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) told the committee that private debt collectors had threatened to seize clients' assets or take them to court if they refused to repay their debt immediately. More than 6,600 people had received a knock on the door from a debt collector without first receiving a debt letter from Centrelink.
"In the lead up to this program being unleashed there was a perception created that if you do not comply, you may go to jail," ACOSS chief executive Cassandra Goldie said.
Goldie said the number of people who had been intimidated into repaying debts they did not really owe was unknown thanks to the creation of a "climate of fear".
Since moving to an entirely automated system in July last year, 169,000 letters have been sent by Centrelink asking people to explain discrepancies in welfare payments and reported income.
But at least one in five debt letters – which compare annual income information from the Australian Tax Office to the fortnightly income reported to Centrelink – were based on incorrect figures.
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Three out of five do not contain any CBD at all, the fourth has conflicting mg amounts and the fifth is not quite sure what it wants to be. Number 5, are you full spectrum or broad spectrum? A FYI for Spy: A pure full spectrum CBD oil will always have the minimum amount or less of THC. Hence, stating that a full spectrum CBD oil has zero THC should be a huge red flag to the consumer.
If you're after an absolutely premium product and aren't too bothered about cost, you can go to the top end of the market. In this case it's the Native Botanics CB1 and CB2 Full Spectrum oil, with a peppermint flavour. The peppermint hides the biggest issue with the high purity CBD oils – the incredibly bitter It's not the cheapest, but it's basically peerless when it comes to its reviews.
Most traditional treatments come with side effects that – in many cases – seem worse (or just as terrible) as the anxiety itself. These side effects range from mood altering effects like depression, to weight gain or loss, to dependence (the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect and avoid withdrawal symptoms)… the side effects are often a deterrent. Only around 36.9 percent of anxiety sufferers receive treatment for their condition.
People who experience psychosis may produce too much or even too little cannabinoids (from overactive dopamine receptors). CBD is milder than our internal cannabinoids and helps to re-establish a balance of cannabinoids in the brain. CBD also helps lower inflammation, which is often increased in schizophrenia. THC, on the other hand, is stronger than our internal cannabinoids (anandamide and 2-AG), this way potentially triggering psychosis [46, 48].
This is why Amanda Oliver, 31, a career consultant in Charleston, SC, pops a CBD gummy bear each night before bed. "I used to lie there tossing and turning as my mind raced from work projects to whether I had set the home alarm," Oliver says. One piece of candy with 15 milligrams (mg) of CBD is enough to shut off her brain and facilitate sleep. She also swears by the CBD oil she takes at the height of her period, which she says quells her debilitating cramps.
CBD oil has numerous healing properties and has been connected to assisting with a diverse number of health problems. From migraines to anxiety and stress CBD oil is gaining popularity among medical patients. Only now is CBD oil coming into the light and thanks to this miraculous plant there are many ways you can use CBD oil, depending on what you want relief from!
Numerous studies have found results that confirm the ability of marijuana to help anxiety and stress. In 2013 an Israeli study demonstrated that treatment with cannabinoids helped to control emotional responses and prevent stress-related responses for those that had experienced a traumatic experience. In 2015 a group of researchers found that cannabis treatments were effective in reducing anxiety in those suffering from PTSD.
There are numerous wonderful resources on (but not restricted to) the web regarding CBD, the major phytocannabinoid which has added a whole extra dimension to cannabis-related studies, medication, and dietary supplementation. On the other hand, as is often the case with a novel matter, there is also a great deal of misinformation regarding its benefits.
There are a number of possible side effects to using CBD oil, such as fatigue, dry mouth, lightheadedness, hypotension, and impaired motor functions. However, when used in moderate amounts, most people do not experience these side effects, and none of them are known for being fatal or particularly dangerous. More than 20,000 studies have been done in the past 15 years on cannabis, hemp, and cannabinoids, and the results have been overwhelmingly supportive of the therapeutic potential and viability of CBD oil. That being said, some people should be cautious before using this powerful oil.
CBD oil contains CBD (and often other active compounds) in a carrier oil. There are a number of forms of CBD oil, including softgel capsules, tinctures, and under-the-tongue sprays. Some forms of CBD oil can also be applied directly to the skin, in the form of products like creams and salves. The concentration of CBD varies from product to product.
A few years ago it was still believed that CBD has no side effects. Well, at least no negative ones, because CBD works in many ways and the side effects that it had were always good ones. In the sense of, "I use CBD for something specific and as a side effect it also helps with something else. But over the years of studies (though there are still too few of them) and experience, a few side effects have been identified. But do not worry, these are not life-threatening side effects. Now let's look at the toxicity of CBD, the possible side effects, and the safety of CBD.
In one survey, parents of children who suffer from treatment-resistant epilepsy and use CBD were asked about the benefits. 19 parents were included, 84% of which said that CBD reduced the frequency of seizures. Two parents said that CBD completely resolved seizures. Parents also reported improved alertness, sleep, and mood. Some side effects were drowsiness and fatigue [54].
Since the loosening of legal policy around cannabis and the growing evidence in support of its health benefits, CBD oil has become an integral part of a lot of peoples supplement stack, used as a recovery aid by helping to improve sleep and reduce exercise-induced inflammation. Personally, I've been taking it for a few weeks have felt real, tangible improvements in my sleep quality.
Nabiximols (Sativex), a multiple sclerosis drug made from a combination of TCH and CBD, is approved in the United Kingdom and Canada to treat MS pain. However, researchers think the CBD in the drug may be contributing more with its anti-inflammatory properties than by acting against the pain. Clinical trials of CBD are necessary to determine whether or not it should be used for pain management.
Can cannabis help treat psoriasis? The active cannabinoids in cannabis may be an effective treatment for psoriasis. Research shows that they offer potential health benefits that could relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. They may be able to reduce inflammation and itching, control pain, and even heal wounds. Learn more about cannabis for psoriasis here. Read now
cbdMD CBD freeze is a 100% organic analgesic to relieve muscle and joint pains. It is colorless and infused with menthol. It is safely used by many pro athletes from golfers all the way to MMA fighters as their products contain no THC. This relieving cream claims to have a fast and long-lasting effect on arthritis, muscle cramps, backaches, shoulder and neck pains, painful ankles and joints.
In addition to acting on the brain, CBD influences many body processes. That's due to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which was discovered in the 1990s, after scientists started investigating why pot produces a high. Although much less well-known than the cardiovascular, reproductive, and respiratory systems, the ECS is critical. "The ECS helps us eat, sleep, relax, forget what we don't need to remember, and protect our bodies from harm," Marcu says. There are more ECS receptors in the brain than there are for opioids or serotonin, plus others in the intestines, liver, pancreas, ovaries, bone cells, and elsewhere.
The immediate and powerful effects of THC are explained because of the special affinity it has with the CB1 type receptors, which mediate crucial processes in the brain. The less prominent (but no less important) action of CBD was explained, at least for a while, by hypothesizing that it binds to CB2 type receptors, hence its more diffuse manner of exercising changes in the body. Early on, the antipsychotic effects of cannabidiol were observed, an aspect which seemed to be in consonance with this initial hypothesis.
Success stories like Oliver's are everywhere, but there's not a lot of data to back up those results. That's because CBD comes from cannabis and, like nearly all other parts of the plant, is categorized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a Schedule 1 drug—the most restrictive classification. (Others on that list: heroin, Ecstasy, and peyote.) This classification, which cannabis advocates have tried for years to change, keeps cannabis-derived products, including CBD, from being properly studied in the U.S.
Buying online is less reliable still because there's no regulation or standardization. What you see on the label may not be what you are getting. A 2017 study in JAMA found that of the 84 CBD products researchers bought online, 43 percent had more CBD than indicated, while 26 percent had less, and some had unexpected THC."There's a 75 percent chance of getting a product where the CBD is mislabeled," says Marcu, one of the study's coauthors.
Generally speaking, ingesting CBD oils using a dropper is typically the easiest way to stay in control of exactly how much you are taking. Plus, pure CBD oil will not contain additives that come with side effects. Remember, when you are using CBD oil or any kind of cannabis product, you must read the product label to determine the best dose for you.
Naturally, the testimonies of these experts were based on a comprehensive literature review, an endeavor which we have also undertaken, albeit in a less official capacity. While many new products have been hailed as a panacea in their times, and many web sources certainly allude to this status for CBD, our objective was more modest – presenting ten possible benefits of cannabidiol where sufficient evidence exists to back up the claims.
This non-greasy formula is a lightweight counterpart to all those heavy hemp salves and balms that you tend to see on the market, so much so that you could use this every day on your entire body without worries about staining your clothes. Along with the Colorado-grown CBD oil, it has a lotion base made with aloe vera leaf juice powder (good for antioxidants), lactic acid (good for exfoliation), and other reputable skincare ingredients. Keep this by your shower and use it while your skin is still moist, warm, and soft for the best results.
However, when compared to skin-care pillar ingredients like retinols and vitamin C, the research behind CBD's efficacy in skin care (especially beyond the realms of being a temporary topical pain reliever) is still relatively in its infancy. "There is limited data to suggest that CBD may decrease oil production when applied topically," says Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital, who explains that unlike marijuana, which contains psychoactive THC, hemp seed oil is a common source of naturally anti-inflammatory cannabinoids — which is what ends up in all of those lotions and potions. "Hemp seed oil also acts as an emollient to smooth rough cells on the skin's surface and offers moisturizing benefits," he adds.
Thanks to research and modern technology the cannabis plant is now being processed in numerous ways to help patients from across the world. Patients are able to benefit of it's cannabinoids CBD and THC in the form of oils. One of those ways is in the form of CBD Oil. To create CBD oil, solvents, such as CO2 are used to separate the cannabinoids (in the form of oils) from the plant material, creating the highly concentrated product.
Did you know that cannabis oil contains all 21 known amino acids? Plus it's rich in essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 which are vital for our internal body and skin. These acids help combat daily problems that our skin is the first to take on, whether it be from inclement weather, sun exposure, dry climates, UV or other daily factors. Problems that can lead to a variety of medical issues such as eczema, psoriasis and even skin cancer.
This isn't new but had to be mentioned. One of the major and well-known benefits of cannabis is its ability to treat pain and helping with pain management. It has the capabilities of assisting with chronic pain as well as inflammation. Furthermore, it has been found to help patients deal with severe rheumatism and arthritis as well as other chronic pains.
For the past couple of years, the field has been experiencing a boom in cannabidiol-related research. What has permeated the scientific consensus stems from efforts undertaken to explain effects of THC, with descriptions of cannabidiol just a by-product of the initial purpose. For example, CBD was thought to have been simply a precursor of THC, mainly due to the structural similarities between the two.


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On 'SNL,' Donald Trump Hands On Wordle
Fry Electronics TeamJanuary 28, 2022
It's a selective viral phenomenon on social media where you throw out random words and see what gets a response – but first, the "Saturday Night Live" opening sketch.
This weekend's broadcast, hosted by Will Forte, a "SNL" alumnus and featuring musical guest Måneskin, begins with a parody of the Fox News show "The Ingraham Angle," featuring Kate McKinnon as the show's host, Laura Ingraham.
She lamented the first year of the Biden administration, which she said was a disaster, citing rising inflation, high gas prices and The green M&M is being canceled. She added that the nation "still mourns the sudden passing of its American father, Robert Durst. "
McKinnon introduces her first guest, Senator Ted Cruz, played by Aidy Bryant. Bryant explains that her beard is "like the 6th: shocking at first, but sadly it's normalized".
Bryant's Cruz went on to issue a warning to her Texas voters: "February is going to be very cold, so you might want to book Vacay to Cancun now," she said. "Live mas, people."
After thanking the rest of her donors (including Covid Negs, "a Covid test is guaranteed to be negative, even if you have it"), McKinnon referred Pete Davidson as Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated tennis star who was recently deported from Australia.
"People love to tear you off, just because you're really rich or you play the best tennis or you go to a charity event with 200 kids even though you're dripping with Covid," Davidson said.
Ego Nwodim appears as conservative commentator Candace Owens ("It is my greatest honor to continue to fight for African Americans," she said, "no matter how much they ask me to stop. times"), followed by James Austin Johnson in his recurring role as former president Donald J. Trump.
"I came back like 'Tiger King 2'," Johnson said. "You were happy the first time, but how are you now, how are more people from this area still not in jail?"
This time, his Trump-style liberal associations are accompanied by a round of Wordle, Popular online word game (as well as boasting that he would defeat Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida if he opposed him for the presidential nomination). After rambling about enhanced footage, John Mayer, Hilary Duff and Jason Momoa, Johnson landed at the exact answer Wordle turned out to be – what else? – Trumpet.
Monologue opening of the week
Forte, who was a member of "Saturday Night Live" from 2002 to 2010, made her first appearance as host this weekend. And when he told him about it, he wasn't bitter because he finally had to do it after his previous hosting duties had been handled by his co-star Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg and Fred Armisen. (Then again Wiig, then again Hader, as well as Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers and John Mulaney four times.)
But exactly, Forte did not welcome Wiig to the stage. ("I fly for this," she explained as he sent her away. "Oh, great, so you know where the airport is," he replied.) He was also unhappy to see the host. show next week, Willem Dafoe, in the house when "SNL" boss Lorne Michaels claims that Forte's reservation was a mistake: "I texted Willem and you know, auto-corrected," Michaels said.
MacGruber of the week
Come on, you don't think you're going to get an episode hosted by Forte without a reappearance (or three) from MacGruber, does the unlucky MacGyver want him to be rooted in "SNL"?
It's been more than a decade since Forte last played MacGruber in a "SNL" sketch (although the character has continued to have his own movie and an online drama). But rest assured that MacGruber is still an overconfident guy who always finds himself trapped in rooms with ticking time bombs that actively mark his impending death.
Oh, and now he's an unrepentant conspiracy theorist and anti-vaxxer. Did we mention he joined Wiig and Ryan Phillippe, and he also believes in QAnon?
Update weekly jokes of the week
At the Weekend Update table, mentors Colin Jost and Michael Che continued to talk about President Biden's recent press conference and the Senate's failure of the voting rights bill.
Jost begins:
President Biden marked the end of his first year in office with a two-hour press conference. Because it's about time to list everything that went wrong. It was actually the longest presidential press conference in history. But as I've been told many times before, just because you've been gone for a long time doesn't mean you've done a good job.
Che continued:
Senate Republicans lined up to shake hands with Kyrsten Sinema after she voted against changing the film to pass voting rights. A, the United States Senate. Holding Negroes with a quiet handshake since 1787. Senator Bernie Sanders has suggested that he favor replacing fellow Democrats Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. Damn, Bernie, stab your colleague in the back? That is unforgivable. I would never suggest that Colin should be fired, no matter how much better I think Bowen would be. [The screen shows an image of Che anchoring Weekend Update with his "S.N.L." co-star Bowen Yang]
The most important news developments of the week
What started as a not-so-innocent visit to Alex Moffat's Weekend Update desk when his recurring character Guy Who Just Bought a Boat became a timely opportunity to tell Jost about the news. this week's news that he and Davidson were among the investors who won an auction for a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat.
Joining Jost and Moffat at the desk, Davidson announced in a tone of horror, "We bought a ferry—the windowless van of the sea."
Jost replied: "Yes, it is very interesting. We thought the whole thing over. "
Davidson added, in disbelief: "Even the mayor tweeted about it. That's how I found out we have a new mayor? What happened to Bloomberg? "
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Lake Nakuru National Park – Travel Guide, Map & More!
Scenic Lake Nakuru is Kenya's most popular national park. It offers good wildlife viewing with four of the Big Five present. The small park doesn't support elephants, but rhinos are particularly easy to see. Lake Nakuru NP's main feature is a large, shallow lake, which was famous for large flocks of flamingos. However, since 2012, conditions have become unfavorable for the flamingos and most have moved to other Rift Valley lakes. The lake still supports great birdlife, including big flocks of pelicans.
Lake Nakuru offers easy wildlife viewing of most big safari animals with the exception of elephants. Black and white rhino were re-introduced in the 1990s and have bred to a healthy population. White rhino are usually easy to see on the lakeshore. Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and hippo are numerous as well. Leopard are present, but not always encountered. A highlight is the tree-climbing lions.
The scenery of Lake Nakuru NP is breathtaking. The Rift Valley escarpment, dotted with euphorbia trees, rises up from the lakeshore. Heavy mist usually shrouds the lake and surrounding yellow fever trees in the early morning.
Despite being near the equator, it rarely gets hot at Lake Nakuru, the mercury peaking at around 28°C/82°F in the first few months of the year. It's the park's altitude that cools everything down, particularly in the early morning when you'll need your warmest clothing for game drives. The Dry season stretches from June to February, while the brief Wet season (March to May) is at its dampest in April.
The usual problem with wildlife watching in the Wet season (March to May) is that animals disperse when the rains come. That's not an issue at Lake Nakuru, though, because the national park is ringed by fencing. Still, the wet weather has been known to spoil more than a few game drives, so you might want to visit in the drier months of the year.
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FAQs for Executive back pay
Note: This document includes questions and answers that were developed in collaboration with OCHRO, PSPC and the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX). It will be updated as new Q&As are developed. You are encouraged to visit this page on a regular basis.
1. Who is eligible for the salary revisions?
You are eligible for the salary revisions if you were an employee in the Executive (EX) Group or acting in an EX position in the core public administration (CPA) between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2018.
If you are or were an employee in a group and level that mirrors the terms and conditions of employment of the EX Group, please confirm with your human resources advisor whether you are eligible for these increases.
You are not eligible for the salary revision for a fiscal year if you obtained a performance rating of 'Did Not Meet (Level 1)' for that year's performance cycle.
2. What are the effective dates of the economic increases?
The Government of Canada approved annual salary revisions for each of the fiscal years 2014-15 to 2017-18 for executives in the core public administration.
The increases are as follows:
0.75% effective April 1, 2014;
1.25% effective April 1, 2017; and
1.0% wage adjustment on April 1, 2016.
The government is applying equivalent pay increases for unrepresented executives as are negotiated for represented public servants.
4. How will the salary revisions and retroactive payments be completed?
For departments served by the Miramichi Pay Centre, salary revisions will be prioritized as follows:
Group 1:
EXs who were active on or after April 1, 2018
non-executives who acted in executive positions on or after April 1, 2018
EXs who were active between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2018 and who were inactive (retired, resigned, terminated, deceased) as of April 1, 2018
non-executives who acted in executive positions between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2018 and who were no longer acting executives or active EXs on or after April 1, 2018
Departments with their own compensation advisors may have established the same prioritization. If you are currently an employee or retired from a department that is not served by the Pay Centre, you may wish to contact them for status update. A complete list of departments served by the Pay Centre can be found here.
5. What is the current status of the salary revisions and retroactive payments?
The Pay Centre confirms that salary revisions and retroactive payments for Group 1 were completed in 2020. Though the Pay Centre's original target for payments to retired executives was the end of 2020, TBS has informed APEX that payments for some retired executives have been delayed. If you are part of Group 2 and retired after April 2016, you should already have received your payment. If you are part of Group 2 and retired before April 2016, you should receive your payment no later than the end of March 2021. APEX continues to monitor the situation.
Departments not served by the Miramichi Pay Centre and who have their own Compensation Advisors are completing their salary revisions according to their own internal timelines. Former Executives who ended their employment prior to April 1, 2018 in non-Pay Centre departments and have not received retroactive pay are encouraged to contact their former departments.
6. I am a retired executive, so I am identified as being part of Group 2. How will I be able to track the status of the processing of retroactive payments?
The Pay Centre is now targeting to issue all payments to Group 2 by the end of March 2021. Updates on progress will be communicated by APEX, as required.
7. Will my salary for the period 2014-2018 be recalculated?
Yes, the salary revisions are retroactive. Your salary for each of the four fiscal years between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2018 will be revised and the adjustments will be calculated as if the salary revisions had been approved on the effective dates.
The retroactive payments will be based on the amount of time you were in an Executive (EX) Group position during each of the four years. Please note that you are not eligible for the salary revision for a fiscal year if you obtained a performance rating of 'Did Not Meet (Level 1)' for that year's performance cycle.
8. Will the economic increase affect the executive performance pay?
Yes, since performance pay is calculated as a percentage of salary, your performance pay will be recalculated based on your revised salary on March 31 for each of the four cycles.
9. Can I get amended T4s for the period covering these economic increases and can I refile my taxes based upon the year that I earned the economic increase to my salary?
Employment income is based on amounts you are paid and receive in a calendar year, regardless of when the work was performed. Therefore, amounts paid to you in 2020 will be reported on your 2020 T4 even if they relate to periods covering 2014-2018. An amended T4 will not be issued for those years.
10. At what rate will the back pay be taxed?
Depending on the income you received for the current year and the tax table that corresponds to the province where you lived on December 31 of the year.
The first thing to do is to check the tax rate versus your salary. Refer to the tax table. Then add salary arrears from 2014 to 2018 to your 2019 or 2020 salary. You will then be able to see if you fall into a new tax bracket.
Canadian income tax rates for individuals: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/frequently-asked-questions-individuals/canadian-income-tax-rates-individuals-current-previous-years.html
11. As there will be deductions for superannuation from the back pay, how will this affect my registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and the room I have to contribute?
Earnings in relation to these contributions will be included in the pension adjustment (PA) calculated for the year when the retro payment amount is received. This amount will be reported in box 52 of your T4 for that year.
The PA represents the value of the benefits you earned during the year under your employer-sponsored pension plan. Your PA will reduce your RRSP deduction limit for the following year.
12. How will this economic increase affect an executive who is currently drawing a pension? What about for one who is about to retire?
Once the retroactive amounts owing to you are paid, your pay file will be updated and this information will be transferred to the Government of Canada Pension Centre, where pension payments made to you for the corresponding period will be re-calculated and processed. If you are about to retire, your pension will be adjusted once the Government of Canada Pension Centre receives your updated salary history.
13. Over the period covered by the retroactive payment I have cashed out some excess vacation leave. Will the value of these amounts I received be adjusted as well?
The adjustments will be calculated as if the salary revisions had been approved on the effective dates. Therefore, the value of your cashed-out leave will be recalculated.
14. During the period covered by the retroactive payment I received disability insurance payments. Will these payments also be adjusted retroactively to reflect the new rates of pay for that same period of time?
The adjustments will be calculated as if the salary revisions had been approved on the effective dates. Therefore, the value of your disability payments will be recalculated.
15. During the period covered by the retroactive payment I took maternity/parental leave. Will the top-up of my Employment Insurance Benefit payments be adjusted retroactively to reflect the new rates of pay for that same period of time?
The adjustments will be calculated as if the salary revisions had been approved on the effective dates. Therefore, the value of your maternity leave top up payments will be recalculated.
16. Will the adjustment of the base pension be made at the same time as the payment of owed back-pay?
No. Adjustments to your base salary and pension are handled separately. Once any retroactive payments owing to you are paid, your updated salary information will be provided to the Government of Canada Pension Centre, where your pension history will be amended to reflect any changes in salary and the corresponding adjustment to any pension amounts paid.
17. What services are available to retired executives requesting clarification regarding their receipt of back pay or a review of their pay file?
Former executives who ended their employment in a department served by the Pay Centre can contact the Client Contact Centre.
In Canada or the United States: 1-855-686-4729
Outside Canada and the United States: 1-506-424-4330
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 7 am to 7 pm eastern time.
Former Executives who ended their employment prior to April 1, 2018 in non-Pay Centre departments can contact their former departments.
18. When will the next Economic Increase be implemented that will cover the period starting 1 April 2018?
TBS will inform the executive community once decisions are taken on economic increases for executives for 2018-2019 and beyond.
19. Where can I go if I need support from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
Executives can consult CRA's website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/frequently-asked-questions-tax-implications-phoenix-payroll-issues.html
20. I was appointed to an EX-01 position in 2016. My initial salary as an executive was determined on the basis of expired rates of pay for a collectively bargained group that subsequently signed a new collective agreement resulting in an increase for that group's salary structure. Will my initial salary on appointment as an executive be re-calculated on the basis of the increase to the non-executive group's salary structure and again as a result of the new executive rates of pay?
Yes, your salary on appointment to the EX group will be reviewed and recalculated (as needed) in light of the collectively bargained group's new salary structure and again, on the basis of the new EX group rates of pay.
21. I am retired and expect to receive a payment related to my employment during the retroactive period. I am no longer receiving bi-weekly pay cheques, so I was wondering, how will I receive any monies owing?
If your Direct Deposit account is still active in the Phoenix system, you will be receiving the payment to that bank account. If you retired from a department served by the Pay Centre and have changed your banking information since retirement, you should let the Pay Centre know as soon as possible. If you retired from a department not served by the Pay Centre, you should let your former department know as soon as possible.
If your Direct Deposit Account is inactive, you will receive a paper cheque to your home mailing address. Please advise the Pay Centre or your former department of any changes to your mailing address.
22. I received a severance payment during the period covered by the salary revisions. Will my severance payment be adjusted to reflect the new rates of pay?
Yes, severance payments will be adjusted. Retroactive remuneration is paid in an amount equal to what would have been paid to the executive had the revision been approved on the effective date.


When filters are enabled in Lightroom and the folder selected does not contain any photos matching the filter's parameters, Lightroom shows - in the area where we'd normally see a grid of preview thumbnails - the message, "No photos match the filter."
I'm a private Lightroom trainer and I've had several clients who become baffled by this message. I hear from them something like, "Oh no, where are my photos?" or "Lightroom can't find my photos." They either do not read the message or do not understand it. And the solution becomes even less obvious when the Filter Bar has been hidden.
Here's my idea. Right below the text "No photos match the filter," add a big button that says something like "Disable Filters" or "Show all photos." Once clicked, this button would set filters to "none", reveal the filter bar (if hidden), and show all the photos in the folder (or other selection). Easy and simple.
The filter bar is one of the most confusing area (of many) for new and intermediate Lightroom users, so let's help them out with this simple fix.
I suggest you instruct your clients to Read the message. It clearly states No Photos Match the Filter meaning there IS a filter being used, applied.
Simply clicking on the None in the filter bar does the same thing you are suggesting. If they can't read that no images match the filter they have applied I don't think they will read the box that says Show All Photos.
You should point out that either clicking None in the filter bar or "All Photographs" in the Catalog section of the left hand panel will show either all the images in the Folder they have selected in the Folders section or All Photographs in the catalog they have open.
I'm sorry but aren't you supposed to be Training them on how to use LR for Cataloging and editing their images?
Every suggestion for a better user interface is welcome, you got my vote!
I think this would be a nice addition. I hit the [Vote] Button!
As A Lightroom Instructor I find the filter section the most confusing for the students. In some cases it is cognitive impairment but not all cases. I think it is a good idea. There are at least 2-3 ways to do each thing in Lightroom, this would just be one on that list.


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Interview: Richey Edwards - Molotov Cocktails Fanzine, December 1994
ARTICLES:1994
Title: Interview: Richey Edwards
Publication: Molotov Cocktails Fanzine
When we grew up, Red Wedge was everything, it was like "Red Wedge is gonna change the future of fucking music' and so on, you know. Did it really? Who gives a fuck?
But you don't think it can make changes, I don't know, is this because you're so sort of political, I dunno maybe you...
I think it's all down to individual choice. I man the big thing about the, I mean if 20 people come up to me and go 'Oh I'm a vegetarian and err, I'm for ecological issues' fine you know, that's fantastic, really good for you, but you've got to realise that the economic situation in this country is that the only people who can fucking afford ecological products are basically middle class, rich people. Most people, if they go into their Kwik Save and there's like chemically sprayed potatoes for 10p a pound or pure home grown potatoes for 32p a pound, look you know what they're gonna fucking buy and why pretend any different? You know, don't feel morally superior because you can buy the right food, don't feel morally superior because you can afford the right washing up liquid, it's all bullshit!
It's all pretence, you know, the people who buy lots of that stuff drive down to Sainsbury's in like a 3 litre Range Rover anyway and it probably pollutes the air more than somebody using public transport. That is just the truth! I'm sorry if it makes me sound insensitive but, you know, that's the thing that's fucked up Britain is that people are too scared to admit just a tiny level of honesty, you know, its just vicious.
I'm sorry, I know I keep hounding the point, I know what you're saying, it's just that with some...
Well what party am I gonna stand for, recommend me a party.
I'm not even saying party politics, but I mean, for example, I would never have heard of Justice For Women if it hadn't been for 'Reach For Bleed', like I think that's like doing...
Right, right, good point. But I mean, what am I supposed to represent, as a white boy. What cause can I aspire to without feeling guilty about it?
Why feel guilty?
Well no, what cause can I justify without feeling like a hypocrite, without feeling like 'Hey, vote green children, because you should.' I'm not gonna say that, I'm not gonna say 'vote for the Labour Party because you know they're better than the Tories.' I'm never gonna say that. I'm just saying that you obviously know what we believe in, what we stand for and you make a moral judgement for yourselves.
I'm really tired of people coming around all the time saying that 'If you like me you should always vote for them' because it's just, it's all bullshit. You know, like, how do you justify abortion, right, the Anti Abortion League, the rights and wrongs, they reduce it to a very simple level, you know. What about a woman who gets raped? What about a woman whose child's gonna be born a cripple, it's a very complicated issue, you can't make it that fucking simple 'we're talking about all human life', are we? Are we really? Are we just talking about the death of a human being, what about the death of a spirit, death of a person.
It's just fucking, it's absolute nonsense and it's just like, the whole thing at the moment about the gay gene, the gene that justifies a person being gay, it's the same thing the government are trying to do with erm, they're trying to find a link between violence and the gene which is found in inner city ghetto areas, which basically means a black population, you know. So they're basically saying that if they can prove that, it means black people are nasty and violent. It's all fucking bullshit. They can't even prove what the gene structure of a worm is, so how can they turn around and say 'we've got a link with gay people and gene structure.' It's bullshit. And I think everyone knows it really but it's all got the first three pages of every newspaper in the country, it's fucking…
I'm constantly surprised, you know, it's nasty. Like they've tried to find the link between, like suicide victims and crime victims and it's just nonsense, it's bullshit.
You're constantly disgusted by our morals.
I'm constantly disgusted with people making easy solutions; I do find it quite unjustifiable really.
Well what happens if you try not to be a hypocrite, but then if you're not doing anything.
I'm a massive hypocrite, that's the thing. I've come to terms with my hypocrisy and all I try to do is not to make it worse by pretending to care about something which I know is wrong.
But what I'm saying is, it's almost like if you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.
I don't believe in that statement at all.
But isn't it better to fight for something and maybe get some change?
No, I don't think it is, I completely disagree. I think it's a weak world because I think that if things get so bad that if a real decent solution will come, by picking tiny, insignificant little targets you just appease the minority and once the minority is appeased nothing ever happens. I think you need to get the minority completely pissed off with everything and that's why I'm never gonna turn around and, like, stand up for something I don't believe in.
But you're never gonna see a revolution in this country, frankly.
Never! There will never be a revolution in Britain; everybody knows that, it's too far gone. The best we can hope for is that Britain becomes a museum, gets closed down by Europe and gets put in a box and people travel around it once or twice a year, like Eurodisney and going like (puts on old git voice) 'Oooh that used to be the SWLP.' It's the best you can hope for.
What I'm saying is, take a concrete example like Nestle and the third world; you know they give baby milk.
Yeah I know that.
But isn't it better to stop Nestlé's and get other people to stop buying it because you're talking about human life here?
Is it? I dunno.
What about if one baby gets saved in Africa, isn't that worth it?
No, see, that's where I completely disagree. I mean people make a big thing about a death of a child, it's 'so tragic.' I think the tragic thing about the death of a child or a teenager is that its life would never mean fucking anything. That's the tragedy, that his death is so meaningless that even if you took care of that child and he survived, he still would have grown up to mean fuck all. Just like he does in the west.
(Interviewer Gesturing to himself...)
Yes, but that's all ego, that's…
That's not about ego.
No, it is, that is the tragedy, that is the fucking tragedy about human life, that it means so fucking little. Unless you're like Einstein or Newton, you are just fucking continuous raw cattle that has no control over what it does, that can't affect its future an yet you live your life when you find some value in it. If a sixty year old man came up to me and said "I'll give you all my experience," why would I want to take it? What does his life mean? It means bollocks. Now he lived his life, he worked really hard, he struggled, he scrimped and saved, had a couple of children and for two weeks a year he had a good holiday and he fucking died. Big deal. The thought of a six year old kid getting smashed down by a car is sad, but it's not a tragedy. An eighty year old man dying of ill health is a tragedy because their lives mean fucking nothing. That is the tragedy of human existence, that it I so fucking pointless.
What about other people though, what about mothers who watch their children die, put it in those terms. Like what if Nicky died basically because he couldn't get the food he needed, for no good reason other than the greed of a multi-national?
But he's not, is he? He's not. Nicky's not gonna die, right, because he's probably going to be knocked over by a car, get fed different kinds of shit. It's the same thing, he's gonna die of a different cause. In the third world you die of starvation, famine, illness, disease. In the west you die of heart attacks, lung cancer, whatever different sorts of diseases. The end result is the same, that you live a life that does no good to anyone and you die, it's just sad. The only people that matter are Newtons and Einsteins, they're the only things that count.
But why do they count in that case?
Because at least they can make some kind of statement to the world, that they are above nature, because I think that if you can beat nature you're worthy. If you can't you're just another dying thing.
Why is it a conflict though? You love Camus don't you, to Camus nature was on of the places he felt securest, most content, safest.
The thing is when I say I like an author, I don't particularly respect them. Like Kafka. Kafka could have lived twenty years longer if he'd eaten meat, he was just a vegetarian in the wrong time, you know. I mean, I could turn around and say that's an example for not being a vegetarian but I couldn't give a fuck. You know, he died, big deal. If he'd lived another twenty years he would have wrote crap literature. Everything falls apart, you can't justify anything.
Ernest Hemingway, who I think is one of the biggest pieces of shit on this planet, ends up blowing himself apart because he realises his literature has gone wrong. Tennessee Williams is exactly the same, you know, he repeats himself so much. It doesn't mean he's a bad person, it just means he's just like, uninteresting, you know, don't care. (someone passes him a drink) Thanks very much. God I never thought I'd see that somebody they made me a coffee.
Are you getting in the festival spirit now then?
Oh yeah, I'm having a coffee, it's very festival.
It's one of those paradoxes that Camus felt happiest when he didn't have to think, which was when he was in nature. It's like you don't want to, you didn't seem to, I dunno, it's one of those things where because you think so much and you don't want to.. what you were saying about Vodka.
Yeah I agree, but see like the level of pretence which is backstage now, I could go into that beer tent and there would be three or four bands that would come and talk to me who I've got nothing in common with and they think just because I'm in a band that they are superior to the crowd outside. I think the people in here are probably worse, they are just egotistical old wankers and they think they're so special. The worst thing is, so many people in here, they are very happy to be here, they think "I'm really happy, last year I was out watching the gig and now I'm backstage, I've achieved something." You've achieved fuck all, you know, it just doesn't matter. There's not one band here today who is truly important, that's the sad thing.
Who are the truly important bands?
At the moment? Take That. Take That are important, there's not one band here that is as important as Take That. Take That matter, no other fucker does.
Take That are popular, but what about if a band affects maybe five thousand...
In maybe twenty years we might have an impact on somebody because of what we believe or what we say, but we're not important now. That's just the nature of culture. The thing is, like, art bases all its importance on death, the end, you know, the final comeuppance. Popular culture bases itself on sex and violence, and sex and violence is truly more real to the majority of people than death and the end and bankruptcy. You know, when everything falls apart.
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Reddit reviews Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right
We found 35 Reddit comments about Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
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35 Reddit comments about Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right:
u/jimbo831 · 228 pointsr/EnoughTrumpSpam
That is from my Senator, Al Franken, in his book Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Told Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the right. Also available as a video.
u/MCA2142 · 148 pointsr/Fuckthealtright
Before he was a senator, Al Franken wrote a book called, "Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right".
It destroys Ann Coulter, and it's one of the most hilarious books I've ever read.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Balanced-Right/dp/0452285216
u/phatsakis · 25 pointsr/politics
Check out Al Franken's Book, Lies: And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them.
u/_YouDontKnowMe_ · 17 pointsr/politics
>Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right
u/Iron_Nightingale · 16 pointsr/politics
It's from Al Franken's book, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: a Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.
u/gobloblob · 11 pointsr/atheism
Nothing spiked sales of Al Franken's book Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them, a Fair and Balanced Look at the Right like Bill O'Reilly whining about it.
u/snkngshps · 11 pointsr/politics
And from someone who literally wrote a (great) book called "Lies and the Lying Liars That Tell Them"
u/TheL0nePonderer · 10 pointsr/atheism
Thanks, apparently that's reprinted from Al Franken's "Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right."
Just ordered!
u/thatcantb · 8 pointsr/inthenews
Oh, like Al Franken did in his book 11 years ago? http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Tell-Them/dp/0452285216/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425579984&sr=1-1&keywords=al+franken
u/Bike-o-king · 7 pointsr/childfree
http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Tell-Them/dp/0452285216
It's a good read. And funny too. The author is now a US senator.
u/longagofaraway · 5 pointsr/politics
Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right
u/Susarian · 4 pointsr/PoliticalHumor
> Lies and the lying liars who lie them.
Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Balanced-Right/dp/0452285216
Commercial!
u/PinkSlimeIsPeople · 3 pointsr/politics
Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them
u/SweetSummerWind · 3 pointsr/PoliticalHumor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Franken
You can thank the junior US Senator from Minnesota for penning this.
http://www.beliefnet.com/news/2003/09/the-gospel-of-supply-side-jesus.aspx
>Reprinted from Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them-A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies_and_the_Lying_Liars_Who_Tell_Them
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_v._Franken
>August 7, 2003. Fox News Channel, the plaintiff, sought to enjoin Al Franken from using Fox's trademark phrase "fair & balanced" in the title of his then-forthcoming book, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.[1] Judge Denny Chin denied Fox's motion for injunction on August 22, and the network dropped the suit three days later.
u/teashopslacker · 3 pointsr/PoliticalHumor
Same guy - check the table of contents:
u/northshore12 · 3 pointsr/politics
I think that title is already taken.
u/stemgang · 3 pointsr/The_Donald
It's called lying. Reddit admins lie because they are liars.
Here's a classic book of projection that even lies about who the liars are: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Balanced-Right/dp/0452285216
u/jetpackswasyes · 3 pointsr/PoliticalDiscussion
Trying to catch stuff that hasn't been mentioned here already:
Bob Roberts (1992)
Bulworth (1998)
Primary Colors (1998)
Documentaries:
The Century of the Self (BBC)
The Power of Nightmares (BBC)
Anything by Al Franken
The Truth (with Jokes)
Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations
Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam
Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America by Rick Perlstein
Eliminationists: How Hate Talk Radicalized the American Right
by David Neiwert
u/JasonAnarchy · 3 pointsr/politics
This was written during the Bush administration but seems perfectly relevant to what's happening now: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Balanced-Right/dp/0452285216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484770195&sr=8-1&keywords=al+franken
u/gadsdenfags · 2 pointsr/PoliticalDiscussion
Yes. He lies for an agenda discrediting even his valid points. Don't take anything he says as more than just entertainment. Give this a read or just read up on his other lies. http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Tell-Them/dp/0452285216
u/Ch3t · 2 pointsr/politics
Al Franken already wrote a book about it.
u/ailboles · 2 pointsr/politics
Just leaving this here for your readership pleasure. Recall, Fox tried to sue him for skewering their tag line.
Damn, that does feel like a lifetime ago.
u/funnyfaceking · 2 pointsr/WeinsteinEffect
>One case has pictorial documentation of groping,
Groping does not cast shadows.
> the perp was a sitting United States senator.
The USO tour was in 2006. Franken was not elected until 2009.
>It happened to be an organic development of the #metoo movement.
Leeann Tweeden was a right wing talk radio host who did frequent appearances on Fox News. Al Franken has been an aggressive and effective critic and agitator against Fox News longer than just about anyone. This was an orchestrated hit by the right taking advantage of an organic movement that developed primarily out of the left.
>The other case has a 35+ year accusation from high school, without any corroboration
Dozens of people attempted to contact the FBI with corrobation, but the executive branch limited the scope of the investigation into it's own nominee .
> it's a politically motivated Democrat hit job
Sez you. change my mind.
>It's a disgrace to all those who are real victims of sexual assault and rape.
Don't speak for me.
> Both situations make liberals look bad
That's clearly all you and your mind care about. Bye.
u/VacationAwayFromWork · 2 pointsr/politics
(Al Franken for 2020)
u/hottubrhymemachine · 2 pointsr/politics
Not for sure on that, I linked the first imgur album from google. Though a quick google search shows that it comes from Al Franken's book Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.
u/borderwave2 · 2 pointsr/BlackPeopleTwitter
The book in question came out in 2004 iirc?
u/EByrne · 2 pointsr/nfl
You're honestly going to claim that this strikes you as the work of a man who would rather express his views in a subtle, nonconfrontational manner than go public and go extreme?
Again, FWIW, I really like Franken as a senator. He cares about the right issues. But that doesn't change his past, and his past doesn't make him a bad or unfit senator.
u/huskersax · 2 pointsr/politics
You might be interested in this, then.
u/Bob3333 · 1 pointr/AdviceAnimals
Everybody should read Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. It will give you a lot of real insight into how political conservatives spread misinformation. One of the techniques covered in some detail is making some outrageous allegation and "backing it up" with a citation that doesn't actually support the allegation to draw people into a debate about the citation rather than the allegation. It's a sort of red herring where everybody forgets about the lie and focuses on the citation. The diversion facilitates a kind of psychological acceptance of the original allegation as fact and only opens the accuracy of the citation to doubt.
u/ElectricRebel · 1 pointr/politics
Here is a link for it...
http://www.amazon.com/Lies-Lying-Liars-Tell-Them/dp/0452285216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261467437&sr=8-1
u/allahfalsegod · 1 pointr/politics
With the exception of the brief Senate career of the author and the truth catching up to O'Reilly (anecdotes in the book) what's changed? Even the "gospel of supply side Jesus" comes from somewhere.
u/spribyl · 1 pointr/politics
To thing they drumded Al because of a photo from 20 years ago and everthing thing trump has done is worse and more recent.
Lies, Lying, Liars Balanced Right.
u/IAmA_Risky_Click_AMA · 1 pointr/forwardsfromgrandma
As far as I can tell, this is the source.
u/FrankReynolds · 0 pointsr/politics
Just an FYI to everyone, and I hope this doesn't get buried to far:
Al Franken has authored a few political-centered books. My favorite being: Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them.
I strongly suggest picking up at least that one, and maybe The Truth
u/ExcellentSombrero · 0 pointsr/mildlyinteresting
> You just gotta get over this issue you have with admitting when you're wrong.
Still confused, I see.
> f/7.1 is not a shallow DoF by any stretch.
This statement is correct for the OP's photograph, and you know it. It doesn't take intelligence to lift a statement out of context and then discredit your own misrepresentation of it. This is a uniquely conservative approach to debate. There's a whole book written about it, which is very good. I recommend it to anyone. I only mention the political aspect because it's interesting what something as simple as debate style can reveal about someone.


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Q: PeriodicWorkRequest in android I want my task to be executed periodically, so I am using PeriodicWorkRequest of WorkManger and i set up 20 minutes as a period(time interval).but it is executing several times in that time period.can someone help me out?
public void startButtonClicked(View view) {

        PeriodicWorkRequest periodicWorkRequest = new PeriodicWorkRequest.Builder(

                PeriodicRequest.class, 15, TimeUnit.MINUTES
        ).build();

        WorkManager.getInstance(getApplicationContext()).enqueue(periodicWorkRequest);
    }

A: You need to add a flex interval. PeriodicWorkRequest will fire when it schedules without adding a flex interval.
           14min              1min              14min               1min
 [     before flex     |     flex     ][     before flex     |     flex     ]...
 [   cannot run work   | can run work ][   cannot run work   | can run work ]...
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                interval 1                            interval 2             ...(repeat)

https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/work/PeriodicWorkRequest.Builder

A: If you need to have a single PeriodicWorkReques that executes your Worker with a period of 20 minutes, enqueue it as unique work.
You can find more information on WorkManager documentation. The basic is to use WorkManager.enqueueUniquePeriodicWork(String, ExistingPeriodicWorkPolicy, PeriodicWorkRequest) instead of the WorkManager.enqueue(PeriodicWorkRequest) you're currently using.
If you just need to be sure to have your worker executed you should use KEEP as ExistingPeriodicWorkPolicy. It's the cheapest for WorkManager and doesn't require to stop your Worker if it's already executing.
For more information on WorkManager and periodic work, you can take a look at my blog: WorkManager Periodicity.

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Net Worth: $6.5 Million
Date of Birth: Nov 23, 1982 (40 years old)
Place of Birth: Spanish Town
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m)
Profession: Track and field athlete
Nationality: Jamaica
Asafa Powell is a Jamaican sprinter who has a net worth of $6.5 million. Asafa Powell has earned his net worth as a sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres, and held the 100m world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds. Powell is well-known for his ability to consistently break the 10-second barrier in competition, with his overall personal best of 9.72 seconds which is the fourth fastest time in the history of the event. He was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on November 23, 1982; he is the youngest of six sons born to two ministers. Due to suffering from pre-race anxiety, he has underperformed his abilities in some major races. Powell has broken the ten-second barrier legally more times than anyone else with 80 times in total, as of July 2011. Powell was a competitor in both the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, unfortunately he only finished fifth both times. However, with the Jamaican team he won a gold medal and set the world and Olympic record in the 4 x 100 metres relay in Beijing. He won a bronze medal in the 100m and a silver medal in the 4 x 100 m relay at the Osaka World Championships in 2007. In addition he also won two gold medals and one silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. Then he ran 9.84 seconds in the World Athletics Championships from Berlin, Germany in August 2009. Some more accomplishments by Powell include; a bronze medal for the 100m and a gold medal in relay at the 2009 World Championships, he is also a five time winner at the IAAF World Athletics Final and Powell is the 100 m record holder for the event. Powell is a deeply religious man and known as an avid car enthusiast.
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