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Can Your Vaginal pH Actually Get Thrown Off?
Beth Krietsch
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Feeling some itching or burning in your vaginal area? Or have you recently noticed a strong, fishy smell down there? You may be experiencing an unbalanced vaginal pH. Long story short, vaginal pH is the measure of how acidic or basic the environment of your vagina is. On a range of 0–14, a pH that's closer to 0 is more acidic, and one that's closer to 14 is more basic. A pH close to 7 is seen as neutral.
A healthy or "normal" vaginal pH typically doesn't fall in the neutral range, but instead is fairly acidic, falling somewhere between 3.5 and 4.5.
"It is kept that way by happy good guy bacteria there, called lactobacilli, which secrete acid as they digest their 'food,'" explains Mary Jane Minkin, MD, who is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University.
Unfortunately, vaginal pH isn't always in balance. Vaginal pH can be thrown off for a number of reasons, including infections, chemicals, taking antibiotics, even semen, explains Kim Langdon, MD, who is a gynecologist based in Ohio.
Some signs you may be experiencing an unbalanced vaginal pH include:
A strong fishy odor (this is often the case among people who have a common vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis).
A new onset of yellow or white vaginal discharge
Vaginal itching or burning
Below, here's how to treat an unbalanced vaginal pH, as recommended by gynecologists.
Before trying any sort of treatment regimen, the first thing you should do if you suspect you may have an unbalanced vaginal pH is to see a doctor.
"If you don't know what's going on, you should definitely see a doctor because you may need somebody that is trained in this field to be able to do a professional evaluation before you start trying 5,000 different home remedies," says Tamika K. Cross, MD, who is a gynecologist in Pearland, Texas.
Try an Oral Probiotic
Probiotic supplements are live bacteria and yeasts that can help restore the health of your gut and vaginal microbiome.
If you've ever stepped into the supplements section of a supermarket, pharmacy, or health food store, you probably already know that you have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to probiotics. Minkin suggests a product called Pro-B, "which consists of the good guy bacteria and helps reestablish a good vaginal environment, helping these guys thrive, make acid, and keep the yeast and bacteria away."
Try a Vaginal Gel
Vaginal gels are designed to balance your vaginal pH if it is too high, or acidic. You'll find many vaginal gels available over the counter.
Don't Disrupt a Happy Vagina
If you're fortunate to have a healthy vaginal pH, one of the best things you can do to maintain it is to leave your vagina alone, Langdon explains. "It has its own self-cleansing method," she says.
Know That Antibiotics Can Disrupt Your Vaginal pH
Many people don't realize that there's a lot of good bacteria living within the vagina and vaginal flora.
"When you take any antibiotics for a UTI (urinary tract infection), an ear infection, or an upper respiratory infection, it can cause your pH to get thrown off because you're also killing some of the good bacteria that normally colonizes the vagina," Cross says. "This good bacteria produces the acid to the lactobacilli and keeps the acidity of the vagina stable."
Many different types of medications can throw off your vaginal pH, but antibiotics are the most common, she points out.
Know That Some Product Ingredients Can Be Harsh on the Vaginal Environment
"You could avoid different ingredients such as parabens, glycerin, silicone, and petroleum," Cross says. "If your pH is already thrown off, those ingredients are going to make it worse."
Stay Away From Strongly Scented Products
Scented body washes and soaps are a well-loved component of many people's shower routines. And this isn't necessarily a problem—these products can work wonders in keeping many parts of our bodies clean. But when it comes to keeping your vagina clean and happy, these products aren't the greatest.
To maintain a healthy vaginal pH, you're going to want to stay away from using heavily fragranced soaps and other products in your vaginal area.
"Heavily scented products can cause more irritation or harm than good," Cross says.
It turns out that the vagina does a pretty great job of cleaning itself, so you don't need to rely on many additional products, especially of the scented variety. On this same note, you'll also want to avoid douching unless it is recommended by your doctor.
Eat Some Yogurt
Yogurt contains Lactobacillus, which is a "good" bacteria that can be found in various parts of our body, including the genital and digestive systems. Eating yogurt may help you maintain a healthy and balanced vaginal pH.
Implement Some Lifestyle Changes
In your effort to maintain a healthy vaginal pH, a few lifestyle changes may help. Some recommendations include eating a healthier or more well-balanced diet, staying well hydrated, minimizing your sugar intake, and wearing underwear made of cotton or another breathable fabric.
That said, you can't always rely on these methods alone. "Although these home remedies can help, sometimes you need antibiotics or medical attention to help balance it," Cross says.
Take an Antibiotic Prescribed by Your Doctor
This may be confusing since we previously mentioned that antibiotics can disrupt your vaginal pH, but in some cases it may be necessary to take antibiotics to balance your vaginal pH. This is especially true if you have a vaginal infection such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.
Remember, see a doctor before trying any of these methods. Afterward, if whatever you try doesn't seem to be working, it's likely time to head back to the doctor. "There may be something else going on that you may need additional help with," Cross reminds us.
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"The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope".
Source: Ontario Association of Social WorkersThis week is Social Work Week. Let me first say that I am proud to be a part of this profession. Secondly, I'd like to mention when I saw the theme for this year, my first thought was how fitting that they chose this theme. Every year the theme is consistent in talking about issues that social workers face with their clients, but I think this year's theme really hits the nail on the head. This year's theme (in Ontario) is: Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work.
I can't speak for others, but in my experience I am seeing firsthand how the economy has affected individuals, and families. Making ends meet has become a priority more than ever, with people lacking financial, social, and community resources. People are losing jobs they have worked in for years due to downsizing; graduates are coming out of school with a lack of jobs ready for them, as they are ready to pay down debt. As well, baby boomers are seeing their adult children move back home, minimizing their ability to save money as they are once again supporting their children. This is a dim picture, but it is reality. As a young social worker, I can tell you that I hear many of these stories from people I personally know. Many people I went to school with are struggling to find careers in their fields, or start families because of limited finances. I am finding that more and more people are losing hope in their dreams and passions, and are losing faith in believing that things will get better.
As I mentioned in last week's blog, in times like these you have to become creative in how you find and retain a job. And, you need motivation and dexterity to stay in the game. The days are gone when you finish school and find that forever job, which offers you stability for 30 plus years. Times have changed. With this said, there are some things you have control over. You have the ability to search for jobs, network, and add experience to your resume. You also have the ability to keep trying. It's important to recognize this, so you don't lose hope.
It's easy to forget that many people are going through the same things as you in this economy. Feeling you are not alone can make you feel less isolated in your situation. As well, part of not having hope comes from thinking there are no options. Recognize that there are always options, but sometimes you need help in finding them. This is where a Social Worker comes in.
Social workers are here to help, and whether it be in the non-profit field, private practice, or in another capacity, it is important to know that sometimes you can't do things alone. Whether this help involves mental health issues, career counselling, advocacy, navigating resources in the community, or getting help in a crisis, Social Workers are skilled in various areas. Social Workers are here to restore hope, and help you find the internal and external resources to improve your wellbeing.
If you would like to know more about what social workers do, visit the Canadian Association of Social Workers' website.


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Best Tracks of 2016
selected by Ian Urrutia of Vandals on the Wall
Ang Bandang Shirley
"Umaapaw"
A sunny video, time-reversed in the second half, accompanies an equally romantic song composed by the band's main writer, Ean Aguila. In "Umaapaw", he managed to encompass all the features that made Ang Bandang Shirley's decade-long career so remarkable.
The video was directed by The Strangeness' Shinji Manlangit and the band's manager Kathy Gener. Airy atmosphere, multi-layered but thick sound, and just-enough haunting motifs will keep you engaged at least for a couple of listenes.
Ang Bandang Shirley on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
Autotelic
Anything Autotelic touches turns into a communal sing-along. They're capable of narrating the trajectory and pitfalls of romantic love in the most skillful, imaginative and relatable way possible.
"Laro" doesn't waste a second in giving us that synth-sparkly, wide-screen pop that we are familiar with, except that beneath the surface flourish is a heartbreak lament whose unique take on love and loss illuminates a sobering truth that a lot of people can relate to.
Autotelic on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
Beast Jesus
"Double Tuck"
How do you follow up the astounding ambition of "Scoliosis Backbrace" and not make it sound like a failure or a poor copy? Enter "Double Tuck"—an aural curiosity built around the shadows of Kevin Shields.
Another landmark is around the corner with this shoegaze affair that draws its strength from swaths of reverb and noise, yet insists on not forgoing the human element that makes the track otherworldly but relatable.
Beast Jesus on Bandcamp, Facebook.
BLKD x UMPH
The incisive anthem finds the celebrated street poet BLKD at the peak of his creativity, penning an incisive observation on power struggle and backstabbing.
BLKD raps over nightmarish, minimalist beats. He burns us in our collective complacency, but he also invokes a sense of alarm that is somewhat triggered by the spate of killings hounding the country in the past few months.
BLKD x UMPH on Bandcamp.
Bubble Economy
You cannot discuss Bubble Economy's "On A Rainy Day" without talking about soft-rock. Every corner of the song contains a frothy, melt-on-your-tongue groove that draws heavily from bands such as The Alan Parsons Project, Hall and Oates and Chicago.
But there's something about the songcraft that makes it stand out from the revival pack. What Bubble Economy has delivered is a straight-up confessional about being uncertain in life, about struggling to cope up with everyday changes, about being stuck in a rot.
Bubble Economy on Soundcloud, Facebook.
Never to be outdone, Cheats' "Drunk" keeps you on your toes with its honeycombed harmonies and left-of-center midtempo ruminations, an aural ride so comfy you would think you're in a cooled-down afterparty.
The hooks give it life, but the deftly layered guitars, colorful arrangements, and understated yet triumphant performance serve as the omnipresent element that ties everything together, never failing to stir our hearts the way a Cheats song does.
Cheats on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
Coeli ft. Miguel Guico
"Magkaibigan o Magka-ibigan"
Set in the forest reserve at the Makiling Botanical Garden, one hour south of Manila, the debut video from Filipino singer-songwriter and cellist Coeli was an irresistible piece of music, dance and nature.
The song features the guitar work and voice of Miguel Guico, next to Coeli's vocals and her cello. And in the video, they're accompanied by a pair of young dancers, Bea Lorenzo and Jarrel Yecyec.
Coeli on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud.
Dearest,
"Yours (Hold Me)"
Musically, Dearest, represent the most energetic side of alternative pop/rock with spectacular vocal harmonies and often euphoric choruses, just like in the case of the memorable single "Yours (Hold Me)".
After three years of playing together, the Manila-based quintet finally released their self-titled debut LP at the end of February last year where "every song is a moment expressed in words, sounds, and silences."
Dearest, on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter.
Disquiet Apartment
"Everything Will Go Wrong"
Put together by their shared affinity for noisy but saccharine indie-pop, Mirror Mask's Angie Pablo and Beast Jesus' Josh Crae recently collaborated on a completely new music project they've called Disquiet Apartment.
Their debut single, entitled "Everything Will Go Wrong", isn't steeped in sepia tones or lilting, folksy aesthetic. The song thrives on thick layers of jangly guitars, scuzzy atmospherics and manic drums, punctuated by a driving rhythm that takes the main melody to skyscraping heights.
Disquiet Apartment on Bandcamp.
Manila Magic
Filtered through the lens of nostalgia, Manila Magic's debut single "In The Night" pushes forward with minimalist pop experiments that echo the soundtrack to an '80s prom night.
With every subsequent listen, you can feel their heart beating in the right place, with neon synths and insular psychedelics making every moment of the track worthwhile and engaging.
Manila Magic on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Soundcloud.
Memory Drawers
"Lovingly, Leaving Me"
For a band who has quietly built its reputation with the release of enjoyable jangle-pop singles "Hart" and "For Any of This," Memory Drawers remain relatively unknown in the local indie circles.
"Lovingly, Leaving Me," their third single, offers a recommended dose of sunshine pop, but it's Memory Drawers unlike you've never heard before: upbeat, exuberant, and sweet, with blissed-out guitars cutting through humid air.
Memory Drawers on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud.
Miles and Mot
"Odysseys"
Less than a year after their terrific first full-length, "Island View", Filipino indie-pop group Miles and Mot gave us a new EP "Ocerulean Blue", where they continue their devotion to glistening melodies and shiny arrangements.
These four new tracks lasting just about a quarter might be their most laidback material yet, with the exception of "Odysseys". In the middle of the song, the sparkling main theme is fantastically interrupted by a shower of shredded vocals, and that's one of our very favourite moments of 2016.
Miles and Mot on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Twitter, Facebook.
Moonmask
"Again" feat. Teenage Granny
"Again" feels like that warm ray of sunshine brushing against your face: a near-perfect electro-pop opus whose slinky synth chords and endearingly carefree melodies bubble to the surface with summery goodness.
Outside of its form is a different matter: a sad breakup song wrapped in earwormy prettiness. Zion and Aly seem drawn to the melancholic sentiments of the song, allowing their personalities to blend and get lost in the shuffle.
Moonmask on Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook.
Musical O
"House Tea"
There appears to be a consensus about the palpable influence of Musical O among the batch of post-millennial bands who have found refuge in blending twinkly, mathy pop-rock with indie sensibilities.
"House Tea" is a proof of their mastery. On surface, it sounds like a hushed meditation, pulling their weight to achieve a lightheartedness that doesn't usually come with the kind of music they play.
There's something bold about the degree of restraint inscribed on Musical O's musicality, and "House Tea" takes this principle to heart.
Musical O on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
Ninno
"TCK" surprises with a grand entrance. The manic beats and Oriental-sounding sample aim for something as massive and cutting as life, a device to stir one's emotion.
Ninno spits rapid-fire poetry that calls attention to itself. He keeps giving birth to one idea to another, and proceeds with setting expectations about himself, his work, his methodology as a rapper, producer and spoken-word artist.
Ninno on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud.
Nouvul
Since his earliest releases, alternative R&B singer and producer Jorge Wieneke has been feeding us with nostalgia for computer screen as you might remember it from the late 90s and early 00s.
"Plié" blends old school ambient electronics with digitized vocals and a sparse beat into an otherworldly exploration of memories, dreams and the infinite possibilities of Office 97 text formatting.
Nouvul on Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
"Nothing Wrong"
You might have already heard Anica Feliciano's laid-back, oneiric vocals in the works of fellow Filipino sound makers Aries and CRWN. She's also been a member of a Manila producers collective Logiclub.
Her debut single, a captivating and otherworldly take on R&B, is "about the kind of love from the past that didn't flourish and no matter how hard you try to run away from it, the memory is still there to haunt you".
Olympia on Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram.
Reese Lansangan
"Exploration No. 5"
Despite the absence of a full band, Reese Lansangan manages to broaden her minimal setup with songs that tackle a wide range of subjects: grammar misuse, space geekery, stalkers, smooth talkers, name it—it's in her area of expertise.
Reese's versatility as a songwriter is an asset, a lilting texture that complements the nakedness of her sonic palette. It's when she writes songs as raw and honest as "Exploration No. 5" that you can see a side of her outside of her music's intrinsic sweetnes.
Reese Lansangan on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud.
Ryoku x Clara Benin
"Here Comes The Feeling"
Electronic producer Ryoku and singer-songwriter Clara Benin inaugurated their collaboration in 2015 with a catchy track called "Windows Seat". The single "Here Comes The Feeling" was, above all, a demonstration of self-restraint.
Dreamy and nostalgic, cool but emotional, "Here Comes The Feeling" is also a perfect example of how real singer-producer partnership sounds like – which is when you're unable to tell who put down the first note on the clean page.
Ryoku on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, www.
Skymarines
Half a decade after she made herself heard for the first time, the Davao-based singer, songwriter and producer Skymarines last year released her debut full-length, "Flight", helmed under the guidance of The Ringmaster's Francis Lorenzo.
If Skymarines' early demos were an example of fragile bedroom music, her new material comes from a self-confident producer for whom melancholy is an artistic choice. The beautiful for "Oasis" was directed by Augustine Paredes and animated by Megan Palero.
Skymarines on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
The Ransom Collective
Islands of Philippines and Nepal. China and and South Korea. Norway, the Netherlands and California. The Ransom Collective's joyous video "Settled" is a magnificent document of a travel around the world.
The band's original drummer Hunny Lee has spent three years on the road together with and his girlfriend Charlie. The music clip documents their breathtaking trip and is a perfect illustration to The Ransom Collective's upbeat, cheerful song.
The Ransom Collective on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter.
Tom's Story
"Mugatu"
Tom's Story's self-titled album marks a step forward in many ways, capturing the brilliance of their live shows into recording. Perhaps nothing hits harder on the album than "Mugatu" — a dynamic beast of an anthem that sounds like you're embarking on an adventure into the urban wild.
You'll hear the band expand their twinkly, guitar-driven instrumental and push it into more rhythmically challenging places. The vocal hook near the end is shouted with gusto, amplifying the relentless nature of the track and coaxing the listeners to join the massive sing-along.
Tom's Story on Bandcamp, Facebook, Twitter.
Toni B.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned in the video of Toni Brillantes's "Bang! Bang!".
The clip takes a stab at an enigmatic femme fatale played by Toni B. herself who gets herself in serious trouble after murdering the guy she used to love.
Helmed by J. Rodriguez, it is a showcase of revenge that pays off in spades, a twisty pulp entertainment in Gone Girl fashion, minus the gore.
Toni B. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Yūrei
"Everything Visible Is Made of Gold"
"Everything Visible Is Made of Gold" operates in a universe of seemingly endless drifting. Its easygoing guitar flourishes and catchy basslines seem to find acquiescence in sepia-toned nostalgia.
The melodies are warm and transluscent, awash in subtle intricacies. The mood captures a lightweight and joyful vibe—not flashy, not complicated, but just enough to stir up good old memories of your laid-back summer.
Yūrei on Soundcloud, Facebook.
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The Northern Securities Company was formed in 1901 as a New Jersey based holding comapny, or trust, intended to halt a power struggle between the railroad empires of J. P. Morgan., E. H. Harriman and James J. Hill. President Theodore Roosevelt sought to strengthen the Sherman Antitrust Act by charging this Trust as engaging in monopolistic trade practices that restrained interstate commerce.
Northern Securities challenged the statutes, insisting that the Trust merely held the stock of the railroads but did not directly engage in interstate commerce. In fact, the Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroad companies purchased most of the stock of the Burlington Railroad. The first two companies ran parallel lines and the Burlington was a connecting line. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern the proceeded to form a stock holding company that would control 75% of the combined stock of all three railroads. The company, incorporated in New Jersey, was named the Northern Securities Company Limited.
By a 5 to 4 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Northern Securities Company was deemed to have restrained trade among the several states and therefore violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.
The Court reasoned that this combination was, within the meaning of the act, a "trust". Nevertheless, the combination did lead to restraint of interstate and international commerce, and the power acquired by the holding company as its trustee constituted a menace to, and a restraint upon, that freedom of commerce which Congress is Constitutionally entitled to regulate.


Culture and Innovation…Can They Co-exist?
Tom combines a unique blend of strategy, marketing, general management, technology and Internet experience along with his entrepreneurial passion for creating new business models. He is currently President and CEO of Omega Group—a marketing and innovation consultancy that specializes in provoking clients to take the right action based on critical customer insights. He is also the Founder and CEO of a new marketing and innovation consultancy called TB Innovative and is the author of Diary of an Innovator—Pushing the Boundaries!
Tom has started a number of businesses in the U.S. and around the globe and has a long history of successfully driving innovative sales and marketing programs from his 25+ years at J&J, GSK, P&G and a number of small entrepreneurial business ventures.
He helped establish and build new international business ventures between Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products. He launched more than 25 brands in five different countries – and served on the Board of Directors of two international business units. He also managed a $100mm business and launched three new products in the U.S. market.
Tom spent 6 years as Chief Information Officer and Head of Global eMarketing for GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, where he focused on leveraging technology to drive sales. He drove a number of on-line initiatives including: on-line sampling, e-detailing, and viral marketing. He also created a 400 person virtual selling network to increase sales of GSK brands.
Tom was the founder and CEO of OmniChoice—an Internet based solutions business that sold decision support software to telecom, cable, and utility providers. He also worked as VP of Sales and Marketing for Intermedia—an Internet agency focused on delivering web-based solutions that allowed pharmaceutical brands to drive their business. At Qwest Internet Solutions, he led the Strategic Consultant Practice charged with defining interactive strategies and building custom Internet applications for businesses—primarily life sciences, consumer packaged goods and financial services companies.
Tom holds a B.A. degree in Economics from Duke University and he earned his MBA in Entrepreneurial Management/Marketing from the Wharton School of Business. He is an Adjunct Professor teaching at Wharton's Small Business Development Center (First Steps to Starting a New Business) and at Villanova's School of Business (Entrepreneurial Marketing). Tom also provides Executive Coaching to a number of clients.


I know it has happened quite.
did you regret it happening?
or in fact turned out better than you expected?
It isn't a secret that Mojo and his momma Blossom had an unplaned pup... but I don't regret that it happened because I got Vader out of it.
GIL wrote: It isn't a secret that Mojo and his momma Blossom had an unplaned pup... but I don't regret that it happened because I got Vader out of it.
thats kool gil. i dint know that but i guess something good came out of that.
Ya, now I'm thinking of useing him with his half sister... She comes from an outcross to a 100% Johnson female (double bred DTB55 granddaughter), so I would be breeding an inbred son to an outcrossed daughter... I'm hoping to get a DTB56 (Ganja) type out of that... but only time will tell.
I had a pregnancy happen un planned. I knew i was gonna spay my female Lady after her 2nd litter so i wanted to get her a weight pull tittle and a Ch tittle before her litter as well as all her testing. Well i sectioned a side of my house for her made a wall with a door and 2 latches. She stayed there for a few days no problem. I put Troy in there and boom he gets out the first day when the wife and i went to work. I forgot to put a lock on it because the days i put LAdy in there it wan't a problem. For the rest of the time i put the lock and hoped she didn;t get prego, but a month later, it was obvious. Didn't regret it too much because i was going to do it anyway.
maddog wrote: I had a pregnancy happen un planned. I knew i was gonna spay my female Lady after her 2nd litter so i wanted to get her a weight pull tittle and a Ch tittle before her litter as well as all her testing. Well i sectioned a side of my house for her made a wall with a door and 2 latches. She stayed there for a few days no problem. I put Troy in there and boom he gets out the first day when the wife and i went to work. I forgot to put a lock on it because the days i put LAdy in there it wan't a problem. For the rest of the time i put the lock and hoped she didn;t get prego, but a month later, it was obvious. Didn't regret it too much because i was going to do it anyway.
so where are those pups? did you keep one?
AWW thanks. I need to visit a few in the next couple of months Pruno the big male with the fancy collar i will be checking out soon, also i need to get some more pics of the females i only got one up here, but the females are put together well.
maddog wrote: AWW thanks. I need to visit a few in the next couple of months Pruno the big male with the fancy collar i will be checking out soon, also i need to get some more pics of the females i only got one up here, but the females are put together well.
Yo i got to get pics of him swimming that boy Pruno when i seen him he made his dad look small. Troy is only 88lbs Pruno's shoulders and thigh muscles are just naturally bigger and Troy has been weight pulling for years. And as big as he is, he is a good swimmer. Gonna try to get pics and video of him at the pool next time.
kool man, thanks on that info.


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PG&E operates the second largest gas transmission and distribution system in the country and has made significant progress in accelerating leak repair and prevention across its 80,000-mile natural gas system.
By the end of 2014, PG&E replaced 2,270 miles of its cast iron and pre-1940 steel distribution main—which can be prone to leaks—with modern, new materials. This means PG&E is one of the first utilities of comparable size and age to complete such an action.


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I never thought that belly dancing would be so much fun. Whether you have the ability to dance or not, you can not beat that kind of fun !!!!!! I look forward to every week. I would recommend to a group of friends to take part in this class and give free rein. Taking Kesavah's class was an explosion. The expectations are realistic. Course content has evolved at a reasonable pace. Kesavah was always light, entertaining and entertaining.
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Q: Windows CA: switch self-signed root certificate with certificate from provider In our Windows Domain (2008R2 and 2012R2 Servers), we are running a Domain CA. The root certificate is a self-signed certificate.
We also have a x.509 certificate from our internet provider (mostly for our websites), signed by a trusted internet CA.
What i want to do is remove the self-signed root certificate from the Windows CA and replace it with the certificate from our provider.
Two questions:
1. is this even possible? Can i use a certificate from a trusted CA as root certificate for my own CA?
2. will this be possible without rebuiliding the whole domain? I think the domain controlers need the certificates for their LDAP communication, what will happen if i just switch the root certificate they used to create their own certificates?
Thanks for your help!

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We also have a x.509 certificate from our internet provider (mostly
  for our websites), signed by a trusted internet CA.

Sorry this is usually not possible. There are basic constraints in X.509 certificate and one of them says if it can sign other certificates. Usually, CAs don't issue such certificates to non-CAs.
This is an example of a cert allowed to sign other certs:

This is an example of a normal cert - it's disallowed to sign other certs:

I wouldn't worry about it. Virtually all public CAs have self-signed root certificates, so why shouldn't your private CA have a self-signed root too?

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The brothers ride.
(2018) Western (Annapurna) Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed, Carol Kane, Rutger Hauer, Rebecca Root, Allison Tolman, Patrice Cossonneau, Zack Abbott, David Gassman, Philip Rosch, Creed Bratton, Lenuta Bala, Jochen Hägele, Eric Colvin, Ian Reddington, Aldo Maland, Theo Exarchopoulos, Sean Duggan, Lexie Benbow-Hart. Directed by Jacques Audiard
You wouldn't think that Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly would make a great pair of brothers who happen to be bloodthirsty bounty hunters in the Old West, but they do in this gritty, sweaty Western that is so realistic you cn almost smell the smoke from their Colts and the stink from their sweat-soaked shirts.
Eli (Reilly) Sisters and his brother Charlie (Phoenix) are a couple of hired killers who work for The Commodore (Hauer) in the pre-Civil War Oregon Territory. Basically, Charlie is the true gunslinger; Eli is a competent killer but not as natural born to it as Charlie is. Eli is weary of the life and hopes to give it up soon, maybe open a dry goods store. Charlie thinks he's crazy.
Their latest assignment is to catch up with chemist Hermann Kermit Warm (Ahmed) and get a formula from him that the Commodore claims was stolen from him. They will be aided by Detective John Morris (Gyllenhaal) who will track Warm down and hold onto him until the brothers can get there.
Morris, an educated man, is smart enough to see that the better possibilities for a future rest with Warm and not the Commodore, so he betrays the Brothers and takes off with Warm, hoping to make enough money to open up a Utopian society in the Dallas area. Naturally, the Brothers don't take too kindly to this, particularly the hot-headed Charlie.
It is almost de rigeur for a Western to have beautiful cinematography and that is no less the case here, with Northern and Western Spain subbing for the American West. The pace is slower than a lame horse, though, and those who like their Westerns action-packed will be disappointed, although when there are gunfights, they are artfully staged, sometimes taking place in pitch darkness where all you can see is the occasional muzzle flash.
The chemistry between Reilly and Phoenix is what saves the day here. Of course, Reilly has made a career out of being the second banana in team-up movies (although he makes a compelling lead when he gets the opportunity) and he has always known how best to play off of his partner's strengths. He does so here, giving Phoenix a chance to practice for his role as the Joker which he would undertake just a year after making this one.
As Westerns go, this isn't bad but the languid pacing and overreliance on some really awful events happening to the brothers, ranging from bear mauling to spier bites to chemical burns to amputations. There's also a penalty for unnecessary vomit; we get that Charlie's a drunk without it. I suppose though, when you are going to make a gritty, realistic Western it's going to go along with all the excretions and secretions a body can muster.
REASONS TO SEE: Beautifully acted and beautifully shot.
REASONS TO AVOID: Overly long and ponderously paced.
FAMILY VALUES: There is plenty of violence, some of it disturbing. There is also some profanity as well as some sexual references.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: This is the first English-language Western directed by a French director. It is also the first English-language film overall by Audiard.
BEYOND THE THEATERS: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango Now, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Redbox, Vudu, YouTube
COMPARISON SHOPPING: Pale Rider
NEXT: Bohemian Rhapsody
Posted in VOD Review	| Tagged Allison Tolman, Annapurna Films, boom towns, bounty hunters, brothel, Carol Kane, chemist, cinema, Cinema365, Commodore, detective, drunkenness, dry good store, Films, gold detection formula, Gold Rush, gunfights, hired killers, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly, movies, muzzle flash, Oregon, prostitutes, Riz Ahmed, Rutger Hauer, The Sisters Brothers, VOD Reviews, wagon train, western	| Leave a reply
The comedian is hard to spot.
(2018) Dramedy (The Orchard) Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Common, Chace Crawford, Camryn Manheim, Jay Mohr, Mindy Sterling, Angelique Cabral, Clea DuVall, Kate del Castillo, Beau Bridges, Nicole Byer, Todd Louiso, Victor Rasuk, Pam Murphy, Sonoya Mizuno, Melonie Diaz, Elizabeth Masucci, Cate Freedman, Grace Shen. Directed by Eva Vives
Some movies are pretty much what you expect them to be. They chug along, doing what you imagined they'd do, making the plot points you expected from them, following a tried and true formula. That's not necessarily a bad thing; I've seen plenty of really entertaining movies that were also formulaic. Then again, there are movies like All About Nina that are motoring along at a brisk pace, fulfilling every one of your expectations to the point where you think you're going to give a mediocre review. Then one scene comes along, elevates the movie into something special and blows all your preconceptions out of the water, leaving you breathless.
Nina Geld (Winstead) is a stand-up comedian who has been banging her head against the wall of male hegemony in the stand-up business. Her act has a lot of anger in it as she reaches across taboo lines like diarrhea and menstruation and keeps on going until she can find another line to cross. She is involved in a relationship with a married cop (Crawford) who beats her up from time to time. Her life is, in a nutshell, going nowhere.
She decides to shake things up a bit and heads out to Los Angeles to try and get a special on the Comedy Prime network. Supported by her very pregnant agent (Cabral), Nina moves in with a sweet New Age sort (del Castillo) and soon begins to make some noise in the L.A. comedy clubs. Her self-destructive impulses however have followed her from New York; too much drinking, too much sex with the wrong guys…that kind of thing. Then she meets Nate (Common), a contractor who takes an interest in her as she does in him. Suddenly there are possibilities. The network is interested in her as well but it all comes crashing down, leading her to a confessional standup session where everything comes out.
That confessional standup sequence is alone worth seeing. It is one of the most mind-blowing, heart-rending sequences I've seen in a film this year. Winstead is not a stand-up comic but she does a credible job with her delivery here. She also brings an animal intensity to the role that gives Nina the kind of edge that we rarely see in movies since the '70s. She's been on a roll of late and hopefully we will start to see her in the kind of prestige roles she is well-suited for.
Common also excels here. He's a bit on the Zen side in terms of being calm, cool and collected in the face of Hurricane Nina but he's such a good boyfriend type that one wonders why he hasn't gotten more romantic lead roles before now. Hopefully this will lead to a good many more of that sort of parts and I'm sure there are plenty of ladies who'd agree with me on that point.
The movie can be difficult to watch; Nina has a self-destructive streak a mile wide and can be unpleasant to be around. She is bitchy at times and a rage bomb at others. Her stand-up routine is not for the faint of heart or of stomach and those who are offended by profanity might as well give it up – there are sailors who would blanch at the filth that comes out of Nina's mouth both on and off stage. However, if you have the stomach for it and the patience for it, this is a movie that has been slowly rolling out around the country that deserves a look if it's playing anywhere near you.
REASONS TO GO: One scene elevates this movie into something special. Winstead and Common deliver solid performances.
REASONS TO STAY: A good deal of L.A. stereotypes infests the film.
FAMILY VALUES: There is a bunch of profanity, some of it graphic. There is also brief violence, nudity and sexual situations.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: This is Vives' feature film debut. She is known previously for writing the story for Raising Victor Vargas.
COMPARISON SHOPPING: Mr. Roosevelt
NEXT: The Church
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Force Majeure (Turist)
There's no business like snow business.
(2014) Dramedy (Magnolia) Johannes Bah Kuhnke, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Vincent Wettergren, Clara Wettergren, Kristofer Hivju, Fanni Metelius, Brady Corbet, Jakob Granqvist, Franco Moscon, Malin Dahl. Directed by Ruben Östlund
We never know how we'll react in any given situation. We imagine, we hope we'll react with courage and compassion but the truth is there's a good chance we'll act to save our own skins rather than someone else's when push comes to shove. It's not necessarily a horrible thing but it can cause those around us to reconsider their image of who we are.
Tomas (Kuhnke) and Ebba (Kongsli) are taking a ski vacation in the French Alps with their adorable kids Harry (V. Wettergren) and Vera (C. Wettergren). It's definitely a much-needed trip; Tomas is a bit of a workaholic whose ear seems permanently glued to his cell phone. This is a chance to let the cares and worries of day to day life melt away and for him to reconnect with his family. Thus far, everything seems to be working.
They're eating lunch on the terrace of their ski resort one afternoon when an avalanche begins. At first, it's no cause for alarm. After all, the resort has been purposely setting them off on a regular basis, the days and nights punctuated by soft explosions triggering downfalls of snow to relieve the pressures of an excessive snowfall on the trails. You'd think that they'd be used to it by now.
But the deadly avalanche continues to approach and Ebba begins to feel uneasy. Something is wrong. "Nonsense," says Tomas full of masculine know-it-all-ness. They're perfectly safe. Still it gets closer and closer and people begin to nervously rise to their feet. Then as it becomes apparent that it's not going to stop, the panic begins. People begin to run off the terrace and Ebba goes to grab her children and carry them to safety except they're too heavy, she can't lift them and before anything can be done, the avalanche is upon them.
Everything is white. As things come back into focus, Ebba realizes that she and her children are all right. The avalanche must have petered out just before colliding with the resort. All they'd been hit by was the avalanche "smoke," the fine powder that rises from the surface of the snow. Shaken, the family continues eating their meal, not knowing what else to do.
Everyone's all right and that's the important thing, right? But not to Ebba. Her husband abandoned her and her children, leaving them to save himself. He needs to come clean and admit it. Tomas, however, doesn't see it that way. That's not how it happened. He refuses to come clean. This becomes stuck in Ebba's craw. She needs him to own up. She needs to hear him admit that he panicked. She picks at him like a scab.
On the other end, he can't admit it. It's just not possible. To do so would be to admit that everything he is as a man is lacking. That he failed to protect his family, one of the most basic instincts that there is in the masculine ego. It's unthinkable. So the immovable object collides with the unstoppable force and the marriage of Tomas and Ebba suddenly becomes vulnerable.
This is Sweden's entry into the foreign language film category of the Oscars and quite frankly, it's a good one. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't end up on the short list when the announcements come out next month. This isn't a movie you can standardize in a single category. It's essentially the story of an unraveling marriage depicted in the style of a thriller. As an audience, you'll feel like you were at a couple's party and you walked in on them having a vicious argument in the bedroom. If there were Oscars given for the use of awkward silences, this would win hands down.
Kuhnke and Kongsli play their roles with an easy familiarity that mimics that which exists in real couples who have been together for years and now know each other better than they know themselves. There are few surprises in the routines of everyday life and while Ebba feels more than a little neglected, Tomas is completely oblivious that there's a problem. His ego won't let him admit to it.
Not that Ebba is a saint. She is a bit of a nag and can be cold and critical. She has a streak of self-centeredness all her own. Her need to validate her point that her husband failed her becomes consuming; looking at the relationship from afar it is clear that both characters would benefit from letting go of the incident but neither one is built that way. As friends get pulled into their escalating competition, it certainly looks like one of them is going to break.
The avalanche sequence is handled with some CGI but mostly practical effects and is one of the film's highlights. Can't say the same thing about the ending which is confusing and seems tacked on and unnecessary. In fact, the movie seems a bit long and might have benefitted from more time looking at the family and less at their friends, who are drawn into an argument over how they'd react in a similar situation which leads to bad feelings between them as well. Those darn Swedes.
While the situation is an extraordinary one, kudos to Östlund for keeping the characters real. They react in ways that aren't necessarily shining examples of forbearance and in doing so channel every one of us. If you can't relate to Tomas and/or Ebba, you haven't been alive long enough to appreciate the subtleties of long-term committed relationships or the fallibility of human beings.
REASONS TO GO: Compelling plot handled in a realistic manner. Some fine performances by the leads. Avalanche sequence is nifty.
REASONS TO STAY: A little too long. Ending is unsatisfying.
FAMILY VALUES: There is some brief nudity as well as sexual situations and some occasional foul language.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: The children of Tomas and Ebba in the film are played by a real life brother and sister.
COMPARISON SHOPPING: The Great Outdoors
NEXT: Wild
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