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Hap (Robert) Sneddon FCSI
Chief Portfolio Manager & Founder at Castlemoore Inc.
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6 Months 4.62 16 7.80% 78 38.05% 36 17.56% 55 26.83% 20 9.76%
12 Months 4.43 32 15.61% 62 30.24% 25 12.20% 48 23.41% 38 18.54%
2 Years 5 66 32.20% 51 24.88% 20 9.76% 27 13.17% 41 20.00%
5 Years 4.65 67 54.03% 17 13.71% 7 5.65% 13 10.48% 20 16.13%
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Each correction is different, depending on how deep it goes and for how long. In the past month, sure we've hit highs but below that things are murky. The TSX held up better because of our big financial component. He doesn't see the TSX correcting that much. Gold went up, but the US dollar failed to and is starting to roll over. Oil recently bottomed and today it sold off, but its outlook is looking better. Gold has spiked and went up today, though there wasn't a rush to the US dollar. After gold's spiky move of late, he expects it to come back a little. He expects another wide market sell-off Tuesday. Doesn't expect more QE, because the market fundamentals remain strong. The US treasury yield hit $1.37 today which is the floor, the September 2019 low. Based on past bottoms, the yield should rise from here.
Nutrien Ltd.(NTR-T)
The chart shows a long, steady march down since early 2019. China will be a big influence (their commodity demand). NTR is hitting a bottom last seen in 2018, so you can start a position here, then add above $60. The risk/reward is good.
What indicators do you use for technical analysis? One isn't enough.(A Commentary)
What indicators do you use for technical analysis? One isn't enough. Actually, some of the best traders use just one indicator like the 200-day moving average. He likes the RSI vs. the index, a simple--is my stock rising against the index? He also likes the Williams %R (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/williamsr.asp). If one indicator works, then that's fine.
Tricon Capital Group(TCN-T)
What's the breakout point and how do you know where and when it is? It's been range-bound for three years, bottoming about $9.50 and topping at $12. Now, we're at the top. Look for the chart to move higher (with good volume) to confirm this move up. This is significant, because four times before it has not. Then, it may fall back to $12 to test that breakout.
Hudbay Minerals Inc.(HBM-T)
Effected by the coronavirus? The coronavirus has effected the entire space, but HBM has fallen since late-2017 with two spikes up in its chart. In the last six months, it's fallen further to $3.60 with support at this level. Base metals pick up in March (seasonality), though. HBM must tournaround or it will fall below $3, per late-2015 levels.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc(LSPD-T)
He's watching this and wants to buy it. LSPD is right above its 200-day average of $34.78. Now, it's slightly above that. Look how this closely after its third day--which is a rule of thumb--to decide whether to take profits if you own it. If LSPD stays below $34.78, then sell.
Pembina Pipeline Corp(PPL-T)
(A Top Pick Nov 14/19, Up 12%) Down only 1.37% on this sell-off day. It's a steady-eddy. It's been trending sharply up since December. He's still buying it.
Open Text(OTEX-T)
(A Top Pick Nov 14/19, Up 4%) This does well during volatility. He owns a lot of it. This needs to hold above $60 or else it falls into the low-$50s. Trades at light volumes, so can be volatile.
computer software / processing
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(VRTX-Q)
(A Top Pick Nov 14/19, Up 16%) This shot up from its base around $175 starting last October. No longer owns it. Pharma is fairly predictable, buy may be kicked around by US politicians during the campaign. He suggests entering the pharma space now.
Vermilion Energy Inc(VET-T)
The dividend yield is 15.55% which scares him. If the market knows a stock will cut the dividend, the stock can actually rally. VET is basing now and looking better on an absolute basis. If this breaks below November lows of $17.10 in a weekly close, then he'd worry. But the basing action now can support a partial buy.
Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold(FCX-N)
It's below its 200-day moving average and has returned to its January lows. In October 2019, it fell to $8.50, which we don't need to revisit. If it closed below $10.91, then something is going on and it's likely it'll return to $8.50. Now, it looks pretty good. Watch to see it can stay above $10.91. With today's sell-off, FCX's risk/reward looks better.
non-base metal mining
Manulife Financial(MFC-T)
Chart shows a double-top of $27. Insurance looks good. Nice upward move since start-2019 in MFC. He doesn't know the fundamentals of MFC, though it got hit hard today in the global sell-off. He owns other insurers including Sun-Life.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)(CM-T)
$99-126 is its range for trading. Wait for earnings on Feb. 26, which he expects to be decent, so it would be a good buying opportunity on Thursday/Friday. CM is right at its 200-day moving average. A buying opportunity if this falls to the lower end of its range.
Meta Platforms Inc / Facebook(META-Q)
$195 is the first line he'd like at--will FB stay above it? $170 is the next line. If this goes sideways at $195, then enter it. The other level is $160, so if it falls below that, then sell.
MTY Food Group(MTY-T)
Today's news was good, because it broken a downward trend in a downward channel.


When Choosing Window Film for Double Pane Glass, it's all about the "Absorption Rating"
First off never put "Automotive Window Film" on double pane glass. We don't want to see you with seal failure or broken glass. Auto film has a very high absorption rate and will surely ruin your residential home or your commercial properties windows. Solar Energy Reduction is an investment in the overall improvement of quality of living and work around you. If done properly it will actually lower your energy bills. Do yourself a favor and please use Architectural Window Film.
Double Pane windows are 2 pieces of glass that are sealed with space in between. This space between is usually filled with a gas. If you have double pane also known as "dual pane" glass, we recommend going with a reflective film. Although these windows are good for heat insulation, adding window film will alter the solar properties and will damage your glass. You have to be careful of what film you use.
If you have windows in your home and they are fogged up and have moister between them, your seals are most likely busted and the gas has escaped. We can not fix this, you need to call the manufacturer.
Made specifically to go on flat glass in commercial properties or residential homes. Architectural film is the best way to go when tinting double pane windows. As a general rule of thumb never put a window film with greater than a 50% "absorption rating" on your windows. There are many types of architectural films. There are Decorative Films, Security Films and Solar Reduction films to lower your energy bills.
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At 30 years old and 355 pounds, West Palm Beach Florida woman, Jacqui McCoy was the definition of morbidly obese. Despite the other obvious health risks that being so overweight presented to Jacqui, she desperately wanted to be a mom.
When she was informed that her inability to conceive was linked to her obesity, it was finally the catalyst that brought Jacqui to lose half of her body weight. According to the Daily Mail, she became a slim and healthy 149 pounds as the result of the TV show, Extreme Makeover – Weight Loss Edition.
At the start of the show in 2012, Jacqui was depressed, embarrassed and very insecure and weighed in at 355 pounds. She told producers of the show that she wanted to have a baby, but was too embarrassed for her husband even to see her naked.
One year later, after participating in the program, Jacqui has lost 53% of her body weight – a record for any television weight loss show – and stands as a trim inspiration and testament to healthy weight loss.
If you are a fan of the show, then you know that Jacqui achieved her remarkable results the "old fashioned way" with diet, exercise – and a lot of hard work!
Like a lot of people that struggle with weight, Jacqui turned to food to deal with trauma and depression. At 14 years of age, Jacqui was a bright and attractive teenager with a remarkable voice and talent for singing.
She had hoped to be a professional entertainer when her life took a twisted turn for the worse. One night at a party, she was sexually attacked. Driven by guilt and blaming herself for the assault, she kept it secret, and turned to food as her solace, putting her on a path towards obesity and a downward spiral into deep depression.
Jacqui's path to becoming half of what she was — but all that she could be — began with the conversion of her living room into an exercise room to rival any gym, by Makeover's trainer Chris Powell.
Powell set very high expectations for Jacqui. He insisted that right off the bat she drop an astounding 90lbs within the first 90 days of the program. The carrot he held out? A lifelong dream trip for her and her husband to Ireland if she made the goal. She did, and she and her husband, Shawn, were rewarded with their long-overdue honeymoon trip by the Network.
Jacqui was introduced to a new lifestyle regimen of 1500-calories a day in healthy meals and 2-4 hour workouts six times a week. Now not everybody can or needs to do that kind of a diet and workout regimen.
But then again not every reader of these pages needs to lose HALF of his or her total body weight. The point is we can all take inspiration from Jacqui's story and see the value of reduced caloric intake coupled with fat burning and muscle building exercise – for fast, safe and effective weight loss.
With the help of Chris Powell and the California Health & Longevity Institute, it took Jacqui some getting used to the idea that a cup of pasta could be a meal, and that what is a considered a "serving" in most restaurants is usually 3 to 4 cups, which alone could pack on an extra 40 –50lbs a year! Gaining a clue as to what real serving sizes should be, was just one of the many eye-opening experiences for Jacqui on her path to her new self.
As far as Jacqui's dream of becoming a mom that pushed her onto the program, to begin with? Well, you can see pictures of a still svelte Jacqui, her husband, and her two beautiful young daughters on her Facebook page, where she just announced that she is expecting another baby girl in April 2019!
It has been proven that people who lose this much weigh on TV reality shows are unable to keep the weight off over the long term. Most contestants regain most, and even all the lost weight. People can't keep exercising for 4 hours a day for the rest of their lives. These shows make false promises and contestants are invariably disappointed, and then feel ever worse about themselves. You shouldn't be writing a 'health' newsletter if you don't know the facts. Have you read the New York Times article on the subject? Metabolism shows down radically and these big losers can not physically maintain their weight loss.
That's too bad, although there are people who've gone to Weight Watchers, lost alot of weight, and have managed to maintain their weight loss. The reason, however, that many people do end up re-gaining most of not all of the weight that they've lost is due to the fact that the amount of the hormone called leptin in the body , is also decreased, thus affecting the metabolism adversely and resulting in the all-too-frequent weight re-gain.


This a genuine high back Eames executive chair in black leather by ICF who had the licence to produce the chairs in the 1990's. The chair is in very good condition with some minor signs of wear on the chrome arms and minor scuffs to the leather. RRP for a new chair around $4500 so priced to reflect age and condition.


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I can hardly believe that it's Monday again and time for Week #4 of the 12 Christmas tags challenge. How does the time fly by so fast? I had a busy week...finished my taxes, shipped over 50 orders from the Boutique, cleaned my house and entertained house guests for the weekend, all the while training for a 60+ mile bike ride, which I cycled in on Saturday. So Sunday, it was back to the craft table to finish a couple of DT pieces due this coming week plus come up with the design for Tag #4 to inspire you (I hope you are playing along).
This was a tough one. It's funny how sometimes a piece will come together easily and other times it will be such a struggle. This was the latter. I think I fiddled around with it for over 3 hours! I knew I wanted to use some of the yummy designer paper from the Maja Design It's Christmas Time collection but didn't have a design in mind. I started by cutting/tearing two strips of the paper to use for my background and had the brainstorm of running a strip of embossing paste lengthwise along each edge and then dry embossing it when it was dry. I thought it would add a nice texture to tie piece. So I mixed up a blog of white embossing paste (probably about 2 tbsp) and mixed in about 3 drops of Iced Spruce reinker. I spread it along the edges and smoothed it out with a credit card. When dry, I embossed it with the one of the border texture fades from the Valentine's Backgrounds and Borders set. The burlap squares were a quick and easy idea, brushing them with a dab of gesso to add more of a country look. I started to cut the letters with the new foil cardstock and the Vintage Marketplace strip die, but then remembered these Cirque Industrious Sticker letters which I absolutely love and which match the Industrious borders. I ended up using both and really like the way it looks.
I used the Tattered Poinsettia and the Mini Poinsettia dies to cut more of the Maja designs papers. I topped off my flowers with some pretty silver end caps from my jewelry making supplies.
That's all folks. Now it's your turn. Hope you will play along. If this is your first time to join in, please read all the challenge requirements here. You can play any time through December 22nd and you can play in any order. Just get it done and link it up! Hope to see you playing along this week.
All that effort paid off.. this is stunning. I love the colors you've used. The Maja papers are just fantastic.
I know what you mean about the way things come together sometimes and my pieces can often take days until I am happy with them. I love the panelled look to this tag and the pretty poinsettias. Mmmmm my brain is turning ideas over already , thanks for another fabulously inspired tag.
That is so beautiful, I love the different layers & textures & dry embossing the texture paste was a great idea. Thinking cap definitely on for this week.
Well worth all the effort - stunningly beautiful.
Goodness gracious Linda...you are my hero! I loved reading about all your fabulous plans and how active you and the boutique are. You sound like you're doing wonderful in your new place and this years tags are FANTASTIC. I'm so excited about this one. Haven't started yet, but collecting all the photos for future reference. Incredible job on all your endeavors and again, thank you for the always superb inspiration you give me.
Very cool technique with the embossing paste and folders combined... and I love those Industrious letters against the rustic burlap. Another stunning creation, Linda - I'll be along to play at some point, I promise, but it's definitely going to be a catch-up game for me this year!
This is gorgeous Linda. Hopefully I can catch up this week! Sounds like we have both been busy but with friends is fun!
Vintage and country feeling rolled into one gorgeous tag!
Linda, also your tag #4 looks wonderful, it's very inspiring again. Thanks for this great challenge.
Ooh! I love this one Linda...the colours, design, everything!!! Strangely, mine has turned out very similar! Lol!
what lovely muted tones. i love this tag.


Are you planning a trip to Virginia any time soon? Wondering where you can go camping? Don't worry, we've got you covered in this article. Whether you prefer actual parks, or just set up wherever we've got your site.
When you think of Virginia, your mind could head off to Jamestown and the start of this nation, seeing as how Jamestown was the first of the original Colonies to be formed. But that's not what we're here to talk about, so let's get into what you really want to know!
This area in Virginia is one of the very few that remains undeveloped. According to the state site, this is a place where people used to make their livelihood from the sea, and so they are honoring that legacy.
There is no public vehicular access, so in order to get down to this campsite, you have to walk, bike, take the tram, or a boat. This is considered to be "primitive" because there are no showers, bathrooms, etc.
With the option of being so close to the ocean, there are guided kayak trips, bike, and hiking trails, all with the option of being able to walk along six miles of the Atlantic coast. There's definitely something about the ocean air that frees the soul.
Fishing is an option as well. If you're one for swimming, there's not necessarily a designated area for that. But with this campsite and the rustic way it is, you really get to connect with nature and see how it would be to survive in the wilderness.
Although this is a bit different from the first park, this definitely offers some great things if you're not one for being a wild man/woman for the weekend. This is considered to be Virginia's "best-kept secret" in regards to parks.
Be sure that you visit Crabtree Falls, this is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi. The waterfalls about 1200 feet, and it's a gorgeous sight to behold. This is a relatively easy hike for those that would like to enjoy the scenery.
Spy Rock is something that's a little more for the adventurous type. This trail is a little more difficult, and it could be hard to get on top of the rock in order to get the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains that you would like.
Finally, you can go and see Humpback Rock, this is a more difficult hike for those less experienced.
The hike takes you up about 800 feet to these rocks where you can stop and just enjoy the beauty that is around you–as you catch your breath–and it is so worth it.
As you can see, there's definitely some interesting choices and views that you can choose from when you're going to camp out at New River Trail.
When you're there, you're able to hike, bike, or horseback ride. Tubing is also a popular thing to do at this park. If you're more interested in fishing or boating, the park follows part of the New River which is full of most of the states freshwater fish.
Guided trail rides happen between April and October. You can bring your own horse if you're interested, or just choose a horse for the trail rides! Lots of options to look forward to.
This campsite is located between Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, which allows you to be right in the middle of history and be able to experience the beauty that the Colonists experienced.
There are many things that you can do while you're here. You can hike, kayak, canoe, fish, swim, sunbathe, watch the coastal wildlife, and just enjoy being in this beautiful park.
If you're looking for more of the campground games, don't worry! They got them! At Chickahominy, they have volleyball, basketball, horseshoe pits, golf driving range, corn hole, and a splash pad. If you're bringing your kids along with you, you're able to know that they can't have the excuse of being bored.
A few of the campsites have a view of the Chickahominy River as well as Gordon creek, and if you're lucky, you can get a campsite that has access to the water. Feels like it would be a slice of paradise if you ask me.
This park is located in Philpott Lake, and by saying it's in Philpott Lake, I was being literal. If the name didn't let you know, this is an island. This is the only campsite around the Lake that is "primitive" in nature. But, it has quite a beautiful landscape, if you ask me.
When wanting to head to this park, you are required to have a permit in order to even be able to head to this island. You can still get permits during the off-season, so that's not something that you really need to stress out about.
There are a lot of water activities that you can do here, boating, tubing, water skiing, fishing, or just floating around. There are over 6,000 acres of land surrounding the lake that you can explore as well.
Hiking, biking, and enjoying the view are definitely some of the favorites. Blue Falls and Calico Rock are just a couple places that you can go see while you're at this gorgeous site.
For me, this really spiked my interest because it reminded me of The Hobbit, especially with the fact that it was in Greenwood. (For those of you who get that reference, I'm so proud).
This is a beautiful park that sits at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while also being close to some historic sites such as Charlottesville!
There are also other accommodations that this provides, but the most impressive thing is the view that's around this site. Being able to just be with your friends and family, or your special someone, this is the place where you can really go to get away from the world.
There is something new to discover every day when spending time at Misty Mountain, the question is, are you up for the adventure?
This camp has so many things that you can do, as well as be able to sit and enjoy the view of the beautiful Shenandoah River, bird watch, or even see if you can spot some of the other wildlife around this beautiful park.
As this camp was built on a nature retreat, there are an abundant amount of animals that you can see. You can also head to the Shenandoah National Park, as well as the George Washington National Forest. These are fairly close to Outlanders and provide you with more experience.
If you're worried about remaining fit, don't worry, there are fitness and hiking trail around the perimeter of the camp. There are also athletic fields and a tube float that's on the property.
This is a chance to be able to get closer to nature and enjoy what is around us in the world. They offer bird watching guides and such to help you get into the spirit of awe. Definitely worth the trip.
This is definitely a campsite that has more of the historical vibe. There are nature and history programs, as well as 64 plus miles of trails all over the park. These trails are particularly interesting to bicyclists who will come around just to ride the trails.
There is boating on the three lakes within the park, as well as having an aquatic center that has water the whole family can enjoy.
There is also something that you can go see that's called the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. This was dedicated to those who worked during the Depression-era to build the system of the park currently.
They have rustic group facilities with primitive overnight bunkhouses available for those larger groups during the season.
Now, in case you're wondering, the 'new' in "On the New refers to the New River that runs through Draper, Virginia. You can go canoe or kayaking on the river, and in case you aren't sure what to do, they have some people that can instruct you on how to do so safely.
There are 1, 2 1/2, and 4-hour tube runs that are about $10 a trip. That's something that would be so fun, to be able to just relax and let the river take you along. There's something about that experience that will stick in your mind for quite some time.
With the chance to be able to camp alongside the river in your tent, to be able to wake up and see this view is something that you're going to cherish. Especially if you've taken this trip with your family and friends.
This park has some of the most amazing backdrop of the mountains that you can see from the whole of the park. You can stream fish, or fish in the lake, swim on a beach, rent a boat, and go hiking!
There are lots of chances to be around the campsite as well, there are amphitheaters, playgrounds, and picnic areas. You can also enjoy a nice meal in the restaurant that overlooks the lake.
Imagine looking at this gorgeous painting of a lake and the mountains, now imagine that you're in it, because that's what this park is going to feel like.
The beauty of the world around you and your family beside you, there's nothing that would bring you greater shared memories.
Go and see this for yourself. This would be something that would constantly be on lists as the years went on. The beauty is incredible.
This is a more isolated and remote location, so if you're really looking for that rustic vibe and just be alone with nature, this would be the campsite that I would suggest.
There is no road access, so you take a 3.3-mile hike into the campsite, or if you're feeling more adventurous, you can paddle a canoe straight over to the shore of the campground.
You have the opportunity to go fishing and hiking around these parts. With the George Washington National Forest so close, you can head there as well and explore more of the world around.
This is really the ideal location if you want to really get into that camping vibe. Imagine camping out under the stars, listening to the river move its way along the shore, breathing in that fresh air. There's nothing quite like camping.
Now, all these campsites that I have listed are suggestions. If there are other fantastic unforgettable campsites, don't be afraid to share.
The world around us is beautiful, and we barely take the time to look around and take it slow. With the technology and everything around us, now is your chance to take that leap.
Go outside. Go explore. Be an adventurer. You won't regret any of these choices when you go and see the beauty of the world, rather, you could regret not seeing them. These are some unforgettable places, so it's time to make those memories. You can do it, there's nothing to be afraid of.
What is Virginia famous for? Virginia is the home base of the United States Navy's Atlantic fleet. Jamestown was the first settlement in the U.S, and it's also the first capital of Virginia. Another fun fact is that this state is known as "Mother of Presidents" because there were eight presidents who were born within the state.
What can you see in Virginia? When you're headed out to this state, you can go and find all sorts of things to see. There's the Shenandoah National Park, as well as the Appalachian Trail. But if you're someone who is into history, you can go and check out George Washington's Mount Vernon. It's the restored estate of the first president. Sounds pretty cool.


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DARJEELING-SIKKIM
Land of the Chogyal's
The history of Sikkim began in the year 1642 when it was established as a kingdom under the Chogyal's or the Dharma King. The kingdom of Sikkim with the background of Mt. Kanchenjunga was an independent kingdom ruled by the monarchs until the year 1975. The state of Sikkim has earned itself some reputation being a Clean Green and an All Organic state since 2016. The state of Sikkim is amazingly diverse as it has glacial lakes, gushing rivers, snowy peaks and beautiful forest cover with varieties of orchids and Rhododendrons. Once a Buddhist kingdom, Sikkim is now inhabited not only by the Lepchas but also by Bhutias, Nepalis, and Tibetans. There are a number of traditional monasteries in Sikkim, some of which are Tibetan monasteries and also some Hindu shrines which display the cultural variety and beauty of the state of Sikkim.
The culture of Sikkim
Sikkim is now a unique blend of different religion, customs, and traditions of different tribes and communities who co-exist peacefully here. Let us draw the line of cultures that existed in Sikkim in the ancient times. The first inhabitants of Sikkim were the three tribes, Naong, Chang and the Mon. With the course of time, Sikkim was inhabited by the Lepchas, the Nagas from Tibet, the Buddhist tribe of Bhutias and the Nepalese from the neighboring Nepal which still dominates the considerable part of the Sikkim's population. Though Sikkim is predominantly a Buddhist state it has grown into a more secular state with Churches, Monasteries, Gurdwaras, Mosques as well as Temples co-existing peacefully here.
Religion and ethnicity of Sikkim
The people of Sikkim is characterized by multiple ethnicities acquire features of plural society. The current population of the state is composed of various race, and ethnic groups such as the Lepchas, the Nepalese, and the Bhutias. Religions play a major role in Sikkim. The two major religions are Buddhism and Hinduism. Hinduism is leading religion and it is practiced by a larger number of people in Sikkim. On the other side, Buddhism is the main religion of Sikkim. The state boasts of innumerable monasteries that are assigned to the preaching of Buddhism. Sikkimese people are tolerance and mutual understanding with distinct religions like Christianity, Islam etc.
Languages are spoken and the traditional attire
The Gorkhas make up the majority of the population of Darjeeling yet the population actually consists of different ethnic groups and hence people here speak more than just Nepali. The presence of a variety of tribes now has led to the use of Hindi, Bengali and English among the inhabitants today besides the Tibetan refugees as well as the Tibetan tribes that originated in Tibet still speak Tibetan.
The masked Dances of Sikkim
Sikkim is home to rich and colorful festivals which are celebrated with great joy and celebrations. Sikkim's famous masked dances provide a unique experience which cannot be seen anywhere else in the entire world. Performed by lamas in the Monastery courtyard to celebrate religious festivals, these masked dances demonstrate perfect footwork, precision, and grace. Costumed lamas of the monastery with the painted masks, shiny sparkling jewels, and ceremonial swords leap upon each other and swing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets and the chanting of resident monks. Some of the main masked dances of Sikkim are:
Enchey Chaam
It is the annual feast celebrated at the Enchey Monastery with religious masked dances which are performed on the 18th and 19th days of the 11th month of the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar. It usually occurs in the month of December to January.
Kagyed Dance
The masked dance celebration is held every year during the 28th and 29th days of the 10th month of Buddhist lunar calendar. Mask dances are held in various monasteries like Enchey, Phodong, Phensang and few other monasteries. The three days of mask dances usually fall during the months of December to January and it is based on the story of the victory over evil.
Rumtek Chaam
It is the most important chaam performed in the Rumtek Monastery on the 10th day of the 5th month of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar which usually falls on the month of June. The masked dance highlights eight manifestations of the Guru Rimpoche through highly colorful and spectacular masks and dance which draws many pilgrim and visitors.
PANG LHABSOL FESTIVAL
It is another unique festival of Sikkim which takes place in various Monasteries like Tshuklakhang, Rabangla, and few others. The festival is held during the months of July August and the prayers are conducted along with masked dances which are performed by the monks of the monastery.
The top attractions of Sikkim
Though it is just the second smallest state of India, Sikkim has various sightseeing locations across the variety of altitudes that it is spread upon. It must be noted that some parts of Sikkim may not be open to nationals of other countries due to its border issues yet everyone else must have to issue a valid permit from the state tourism department to visit some places which are close to the border areas.
Let us look at some of the most popular places you can visit inside Sikkim:
The capital city of Sikkim nestled in the lap of Himalayas and located at an altitude of 5,410ft in East Sikkim. Gangtok is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Sikkim. The heart of Gangtok is M.g Marg which is only pedestrian zone, where the vehicle is not allowed and the smoke free area with different shops, restaurants, and bars. Its central location to major tourist spots makes it the first place where everyone wants to stay on the first day of their Sikkim visit.
Yuksom
Yuksom is located in Western parts of Sikkim. It is an origin of several of thrilling treks into fabulous Mt. Kanchenjunga. This hamlet is known for its pristine beauty. It is also known as 'Meeting of three Lamas' recently stated gaining tourism attention. Magical hamlet is one amongst the most peaceful destination to visit in Sikkim.
Tsomgo Lake
Located only 38km from the capital city Gangtok, it is one of the highest lakes in India at an altitude of 12,400ft. The lake looks different at a different season, during winters lake remains frozen, summer brings in a magical charm and appeals to Tsomgo. The delicately beautiful Tsomgo Lake is a must on every visitor itinerary.
Nathula Pass
Located at an altitude of about 14,140 feet and almost 56kms from Gangtok, the Pass was part of the famous Silk Route which used to operate until 1962. Thegu is a high altitude location on the way to Nathula, which has the highest altitude ATM in the world. There is also a popular engraved "Nehru Stone" here which marks the visit of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1958.
Ravangla
Unlike other popular destinations in Sikkim, Ravangla is an offbeat destination which is well known among the current tourist circuit for its untouched green. Its surrounding zones are excellent viewpoints of Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Sinialchu, Mt Kabru and other peaks. The upper Ravangla sees snowfall and the area has a rich variety of flowers which gives it a lovely look during the months of April and May.
Zuluk
Located at a height of 10,000 feet on the lower Himalayas in the eastern part of Sikkim, Zuluk is an antique village with about 700 people stay that stays here. It once used to be a part of the Silk route and presently is being visited by many tourists as it also has homestay facilities here. There is 32 hairpin swirling roads that are absolutely picturesque and has been a popular sightseeing location.
How to reach Sikkim?
It must be noted that to arrive in Sikkim you must have to first take a flight or a train till Siliguri, which is the junction to North Bengal and Sikkim.
Bagdogra Airport : If you are taking a flight till Bagdogra Airport, you shall need to hire a car to Sikkim. The distance from the airport to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is about 152 km and takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes to reach by road.
NJP Railway station : If you are taking a train till NJP, you shall have to hire a private car or share a jeep till Sikkim which will be about 148 km and should take around 5 hours of road trip.
The SNT near Junction also has many AC and Non AC buses that you can take from Siliguri.
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Stalker is an aggressive melee mob that spawns in the Dustopia. It is also spawned in the Ancient Cavern by Penumbra.
Looking at a Stalker will cause a static effect on the screen and cause the Stalker to stand still.
This mob idea most likely came from Slenderman, the main antagonist in the game Slender.
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"Saying it is an honor to nominate students from across our great state to serve our nation doesn't do the moment justice," said Johnson. "These are not ordinary high school graduates. Some grew up knowing they were interested in attending an academy, some grew up in a family with a long line of military service and some have no family military history at all. But what they do have in common is a good moral character, their commitment to our nation's defense and selfless bravery and courage. They all feel called to serve their country and I will be forever grateful."
The following students were nominated by Rep. Johnson and have since accepted their appointments to attend a United States Service Academy:
United States Naval Academy – Annapolis, MD:
Eleanor Abraham, Brookings High School (Brookings, SD)
Julia Lair, Lincoln High School (Sioux Falls, SD)
Madeline Loewe, Lennox High School (Lennox, SD)
United States Military Academy – West Point, NY:
Enoch Crow, James O'Neill High School (originally from Rapid City, SD; family currently stationed at West Point, NY)
Isaac Buchholtz, T.F. Riggs High School (Pierre, SD)
Max Martin, Lincoln High School (Sioux Falls, SD.
United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO:
Corwyn "Ethan" Wipf, Rapid City Christian High School (Rapid City, SD)
Pierce Okken, Harrisburg High School (Sioux Falls, SD)
Zachary Curd, O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls, SD)
The deadline to apply for a Class of 2025 Service Academy nomination is October 30, 2020. For more information on the nomination process, please visit https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.


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In the early days of video gaming, there were only a handful of titles that could be considered "blockbusters". These were the games that defined a console generation and shaped the gaming landscape for years to come. While there have been many great games released over the years, there are only a handful that can truly be considered game-changers. These are the titles that not only revolutionized the gaming industry, but also had a profound impact on popular culture.
"Super Mario Bros." is often considered the most important game of all time. Released in 1985, "Super Mario Bros." took the basic gameplay of "Donkey Kong" and expanded it into a full-fledged platformer. The game was an instant classic, and has since been ported to nearly every Nintendo console. "Super Mario Bros." is credited with popularizing the platformer genre and cementing Nintendo's place as the undisputed king of video gaming.
"The Legend of Zelda" is another Nintendo classic that changed the gaming world. Released in 1986, "The Legend of Zelda" was one of the first console games to feature an expansive, non-linear world. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 6 million copies. "The Legend of Zelda" set the template for the action-adventure genre, and inspired a number of imitators. It also spawned a hugely successful franchise, with over 20 Zelda games released to date.
"Final Fantasy" is a Japanese role-playing game that changed the gaming world when it was released in 1987. "Final Fantasy" was the first console game to feature detailed graphics, an engaging story, and complex gameplay. The game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies. "Final Fantasy" spawned a hugely successful franchise, with over 15 sequels and spin-offs released to date. The "Final Fantasy" series is credited with popularizing Japanese role-playing games in the West.
"Sonic the Hedgehog" is a platformer that was released in 1991. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 15 million copies. "Sonic the Hedgehog" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to run at high speeds. The game also featured colorful graphics and an upbeat soundtrack. "Sonic the Hedgehog" was a major success for Sega, and helped establish the company as a major player in the gaming industry.
"Street Fighter II" is a fighting game that was released in 1991. The game was a sequel to the original "Street Fighter", which was released in 1987. "Street Fighter II" expanded on the gameplay of the first game, and introduced a number of new features, including multiple selectable characters and special moves. The game was a commercial success, selling over 14 million copies. "Street Fighter II" popularized the fighting game genre, and inspired a number of imitators.
"Resident Evil" is a survival horror game that was released in 1996. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies. "Resident Evil" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including fixed camera angles and tank controls. The game also featured gruesome graphics and a tense atmosphere. "Resident Evil" popularized the survival horror genre, and inspired a number of imitators.
"Halo: Combat Evolved" is a first-person shooter that was released in 2001. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies. "Halo: Combat Evolved" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to dual-wield weapons. The game also featured an expansive multiplayer mode. "Halo: Combat Evolved" was a major success for Microsoft, and helped establish the company as a major player in the gaming industry.
"Grand Theft Auto III" is an open-world action-adventure game that was released in 2001. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 14 million copies. "Grand Theft Auto III" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to explore a large, open world. The game also featured detailed graphics and a violent, adult-oriented storyline. "Grand Theft Auto III" popularized the open-world genre, and inspired a number of imitators. You can gamble in the game the way you can gamble in real life by joining PlayAmo. The only difference is that you won't be shooted.
"World of Warcraft" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that was released in 2004. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 10 million copies. "World of Warcraft" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to interact with thousands of other players online. The game also featured an expansive world to explore. "World of Warcraft" popularized the massively multiplayer online genre, and inspired a number of imitators.
"Minecraft" is a sandbox game that was released in 2011. The game was a commercial success, selling over 100 million copies. "Minecraft" introduced a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to mine and craft materials. The game also featured a randomly generated world. "Minecraft" popularized the sandbox genre, and inspired a number of imitators.


The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum was formed to collect, preserve and exhibit the history and culture of the Spokane Valley for the education and inspiration of the community.
The Spokane Valley is rich with History. From the first permanent settler, Antoine Plante, in 1849, to the incorporation of the City of Spokane Valley in 2003, we have collected and catalogued over 150 years of memories, artifacts and everything else you can name. Putting it all together and connecting you with your heritage is our mission. Our dream has been, since the beginning, to compile everything into a searchable computer database. Now, this dream has finally coming to fruition.


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Final Fantasy XV Release Date, Movie & Anime Series Announced
by Peter Harris
– on Mar 31, 2016
in Game News
It has been almost 10 long years since Final Fantasy XV was first announced to the world - nearly a whole decade for fans to wait and wonder about where the game will take the long-running series. Originally, it was under a different name – Final Fantasy Versus XIII and was supposed to be an exclusive title for the PS3.
Even early in the title's development, it was perceived that the scale of the project felt like it would not just be an entry into the sub-series, but a fully-fledged main numbered title. That was eventually proven true at E3 2013, although fans have found their dedication to the main Final Fantasy series tested by such a long wait, and a demo that was included as a bonus with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0 did not keep many truly satisfied. The wait will soon be over, however, as it has been announced that the game will arrive later this year, along with a new CG movie, anime series, and demo.
Kinda Funny Games' Greg Miller and Tim Gettys hosted a very special event in Los Angeles yesterday, revealing that the game will release on September 30 for both PS4 and Xbox One. A clear highlight of the spectacle was a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy XV dubbed 'Reclaim The Throne'. It showcased never-before-seen gameplay of the beautiful open world, unique creatures, combat, and the first real taste of the game's storyline featuring protagonist Prince Noctis. The trailer is predictably epic and should have fans picking apart every last detail they can find. It hinted at new features, such as camping, along with a touching version of the song 'Stand by Me' performed by Florence + the Machine.
It turns out that the 'Uncovered' event had a lot more to reveal than just a date, though. For starters, there will be a Platinum Demo. Available now as a free download from the PSN and Xbox store, the demo serves as a prologue for Final Fantasy XV, featuring a glimpse into the final game that whisks players away to a fragmented dreamscape of Noctis, in a storyline only playable in the demo. Those that complete it will unlock exclusive DLC for the full game at launch.
It seems Square Enix is fully aware that waiting such a long time for Final Fantasy XV may have actually dulled the excitement fans may have had for it. The hype machine will be working its way up to full speed within the next six months. A brand new anime series entitled Brotherhood is one of the first cogs in that machine. Consisting of five standalone episodes, it will delve into the friendships between crown prince Noctis and his comrades building up towards the main game's adventure. The first episode is available to stream on YouTube now for free, with the rest of the series to follow in due time.
Not content with just a spin-off series, Square Enix has also teamed with Sony Pictures to produce a feature length CG movie. Expect kingdoms at war, royal relationships tested and epic battles all setting the stage for Final Fantasy XV's main plot. The movie features Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) as Regis, King of Lucis, Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Luna, the princess who has been entrusted to deliver the royal ring of Lucis to Prince Noctis, and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), voicing Nyx. The movie will be released digitally worldwide before the game's launch.
As if that wasn't enough, Justice Monsters Five was also announced. This will actually be a mini-game in Final Fantasy XV but it will also be released soon for mobile devices. It's a pinball game that throws together the franchises iconic monsters with role-playing elements. It will be available for free for iOS, Android, and even Windows 10 devices.
You wait so long for a game's release date, and you end up getting every kind of tie-in you can think of. With a movie, series, mobile game and demo, there is so much for Final Fantasy fans to take in. Perhaps it will even be enough to distract everyone from the possibility that we could be waiting another decade for that Final Fantasy VII remake.
Final Fantasy XV will be available September 30 for Xbox One and PS4.
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watch: i'm formerly incarcerated in Louisiana--can I vote?
In just TWO DAYS, anyone who:
1. is off probation or parole
2. has been on parole for 5 or more years OR
3. is on probation with no new convictions
will be newly eligible to vote under Act 636, which VOTE members helped pass at the legislature last year.
In advance of this historic victory, we're so excited to share our latest video "I'm formerly incarcerated in Louisiana--can I vote?" This hand-drawn video gives an overview of voting rights for Louisiana citizens who are: in jail or prison, on probation or parole, OR are back in their communities after completing their sentences, but still have a criminal record.
Please share this video far and wide, and come out to one of our 3 Formerly Incarcerated People's Voter Registration Events on Friday. RSVP using the links below:
New Orleans: 12-2pm, City Hall, 1300 Perdido St.
Baton Rouge: 12-2pm, City Hall, 222 Saint Louis St.
Lafayette: 11:30am-2pm, 110 Travis St.
At each event we'll have more information about the new law, speakers impacted by the new law, voter registration tables, and food, music and fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there! For any questions, or to get help registering to vote, email us at vote@vote-nola.org or call us at 504-571-9599.
#1844nomore picks up the torch from the South
A day before Black History Month began, formerly incarcerated people and their allies gathered in a room with legislators and lawmakers from New Jersey. They were there to demand their right to vote, which was stolen from them 175 years ago, the same year voting became exclusively a white man's activity.
The group of changemakers is known as #1844NoMore, and their goal is to restore voting rights to the nearly 95,000 people who are either in prison, on parole or on probation throughout the state of New Jersey. At present, almost half of the disenfranchised people in the state are Black, even though Black people make up only 15% of the state's population. This is a clear indicator of the racist history of felony disenfranchisement in America.
But #1844NoMore is ready to right the wrong of this history. During the Jan. 31 meeting, attendees learned more about the three voting rights bills that will make the group's goal a reality: S-2100, S-771, and S-1603. While S-771 is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough in that it would continue to deny voting rights people in prison. S-1603 is a bill that aims to provide voter registration assistance to people completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences, but does not explicitly re-enfranchise them. Thus, S-2100 is the bill that--in conjunction with the other two--will seal the deal on total restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
The people spearheading these efforts are standing on the shoulders of many counterparts across the country. Last year, formerly incarcerated leaders helped regain voting rights for 1.4 million Floridians. We at VOTE helped re-enfranchise 43,000 Louisianans, whose voting rights will be restored in less than three weeks. In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order restoring the right to vote to 35,000 people on parole.
The important work of restoring voting rights to people who have served their time in our nation's jails and prisons is happening everywhere, and the U.S. South has played a critical role in paving the way. We stand by our siblings near and far, knowing that by doing so we are honoring the legacies of the civil rights giants who came before us.
If you or someone you know are a member of a social justice organization whose work overlaps with #1844NoMore, sign the letter here and/or share the fact card here.


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Starting November 23rd and running through December 15th our Holiday Sale starts today. Included in this years sale are Sherman Tanks, wooden ships, modern choppers (the helicopter kind) and space bunnies. Just check out the complete list of games and sale prices to decide what titles need to be under your Christmas Tree this year.
Approaching Infinty ($33.95): Take your Asteroid Miner into the far reaches of outer space and look for the ancient artifacts of an alien race you don't understand. Or, hell, just mine some asteroids for fun and profit. The desisions are all yours in this intergalactic space adventure game.
Bronze ($22.95): Ancient conquest via the path of the Eurogame. As supreme ruler of one of twelve historically based civilizations the player is charged with expanding their civilization's territory. Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay.
Salvo! ($33.95): Travel back in time to an era when battles for the supremacy of the sea lanes was decided by brave men commanding massive fortresses of floating wood and cloth. Encompassing the Age of Fighting Sail and featuring three centuries of nautical mayhem, Salvo! does everything from duels to entire fleet engagements.
Scallywag: In the Lair of the Medusa ($19.95): You are Rapius, mighty farm laborer. The blood of the Gods do not flow in your veins. You were not prophesized about a thousand years prior by three blind crones. Yet it is you, Rapius, that will seek out and destroy the source of evil. A mixture of dungeon creation kit and dungeon crawling.
War Plan Pacific ($33.95): Take on the role of the supreme commanders of either the Japanese or Allied forces fighting for dominance of the Pacific during the Second World War. War Plan Pacific is the grand strategy title you've been waiting for, historically accurate and yet playable with broad strokes in a single session.
winSPWW2 and winSPMBT Enhanced Editions ($33.95 each): This is old school wargaming at its finest, featuring literally thousands of hours of gameplay. Between these two games you'll be able to play any scenario you can think of from the early 1930s until the 2020s. Turn based wargaming at its finest.
World Supremacy ($22.95): Use thermonuclear warheads as part of your strategy to control the world. A beer and pretzels strategy game that will keep you coming back for more.


He had looked away again to the hills behind Sunk Creek ranch, to which our walking horses had now almost brought us.
Once again he had reduced it, but I did not laugh this time.
I found this book when looking for fiction for our Virginia Studies homeschool reading list. This doesn't exactly qualify because The Virginian, left Virginia at the age of 14. He had too many older brothers telling him what to do. When the book begins he is 27, and has traveled throughout the west, and absorbed a great deal of wisdom. He hasn't exactly settled down, but is gainfully employed in Wyoming as a cattle drover when he meets Molly, a Vermont twenty-something who moves out West to avoid marriage.
Narrated by an unnamed Easterner who is nicknamed "the tenderfoot," The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is considered to be the first true Western, forging a path for a genre that would eventually include Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour. This book also established many familiar, really iconic themes identified with Westerns. We've seen them in every good Western movie from High Noon to Silverado: the sudden silence of saloon confrontations, the conflict between wilderness justice and legal niceties, the attraction of Western energy, hard work, raw honesty, and simple morality to North Eastern manners, privilege, polish, and dissembling; and vice versa.
Owen Wister's novel celebrated a centennial and was recently republished so finding a copy at our public library was easy. It seemed such a departure from what we are reading on our Ambleside Online Booklist that I thought it might provide mental refreshment and it did! The illustrations by Thom Ross are apt. One only wishes there were more of them.
The book blends interesting snippets of revealing dialogue (like the astute portion quoted above) and a series of humorous stories through which the plot slowly weaves; a hen that sits on rocks, potatoes, and puppies; a prank where all the babies are switched at a county dance; a tense situation solved by a tall-tale-telling competition, and a less than sincere conversion stunningly played to humble a sinfully prideful visiting preacher.
The Virginian did not read Emma or Pride and Prejudice. He did read George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss, and disliked it. He found great wisdom and insight in Ivan Turgenev's Fathers and Children. He kept a dog-eared copy of Sir Walter Scott's Kenilworth in his pocket, and discussed Shakespeare's Henry V. This doesn't count what Molly read aloud to him when he lay fevered and wounded.
I like The Virginian. I like that he comes from Virginia, from whence most good things come. I like that he has excellent manners, has an innate sense about people, pays attention to the beauty that surrounds him, works very hard, has a sense of humor, and defends the reputations of women. He is the kind of man I would like my daughter to meet, when she gets a little older…so I'll be looking for copy to keep.
Here is an article from Harvard Magazine about Owen Wister.
We're snowed in…lots of time to do things around the house.


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Q: XAMPP - Server and client cannot communicate I have written a very simple PHP program for adding data to MySQL RDBMS. The file works when I upload it to my hosting server.
I am using XAMPP Control Panel v3.2.2 for testing. In it I am using Apache and MySQL. When I try to submit the form I am getting following error
Cannot POST /connect.php.
While opening localhost/test/connect.php through a browser, it shows following error Fatal error: Function name must be a string in ..\xampp\htdocs\test\connect.php on line 7
Here's the line 7 $firstName = $_POST('firstName');
What to do to test my file using XAMPP Control Panel before uploading them to server?

A: You are accessing the $_POST array incorrectly.
Change the following:
$firstName = $_POST('firstName');
$userName = $_POST('userName');

To:
$firstName = $_POST['firstName'];
$userName = $_POST['userName'];

Your undefined index error is because the fields aren't being set correctly (aka, you are loading the page without sending the form data). To fix this, wrap all your code in:
if(isset($_POST['firstName']) && isset($_POST['userName'])) {
    //code
}

...or something similar (like killing the page if neither are set).
This error:
Fatal error: Function name must be a string in ..\xampp\htdocs\test\connect.php on line 7

Is because you were treating $_POST like a variable function by placing () after it.
Also, you need to use prepared statements as you are currently vulnerable to SQL injection.

A: I was accessing the PHP with Brackets. So, it ran on a server independent from Apache within XAMPP. So, if you are using XAMPP make sure you place your files in htdocs and the path in your browser's address bar should look something like localhost/folder(within htdocs)/file.html. If you are facing the stated problem and this is not the case then follow above answer and do read the comments.

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You're starting a new business. Congratulations! MyCorporation.com is here to help. One of the first questions you have is: "Where should I incorporate or form my LLC?" It can be confusing to decide the best state.
A friend or colleague may have told you to consider filing in Nevada or Delaware. You may believe that Florida or Wyoming have favorable tax laws. These may be great options, but most businesses find that their "home" state is the best state to incorporate or form an LLC. The "home state" is the state in which you are doing business. It is generally the state in which your office is based.
If you incorporate in your home state it is likely to simplify your tax returns. Also, entities that incorporate or form an LLC in a state other than the home state often have to qualify to do business in the home state anyway. That means you have 2 filings instead of 1. If your business is operated out of multiple states, talk to your accountant about favorable tax laws, filing fees and other attributes of each state. Whether your home state or otherwise, it is essential to protect personal assets, add legitimacy to your business, and take advantage of tax savings by incorporating or forming an LLC.


A Great Vector Drawing Program. Online And Completely Free.
Vectr (www.vectr.com) is a vector-based drawing program. If you're not familiar with vectors, this means that you draw each shape or line individually and you have continual control over the location, size and position of each shape. As opposed to conventional bitmap-based drawing, where each shape is a collection of pixels that can't easily be manipulated in isolation from all the other pixels on the page.
Although you can download Vectr and use it on your PC, there's really no need to do so because there's an online version that works in your browser. When you've created your masterpiece, you can then download it to your computer in a variety of formats.
Vectr is free to use online, though you'll need to sign in with an account such as Facebook.


In order to adopt good practices in information security, the UK government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills released a government-endorsed scheme called Cyber Essentials in 2014.
Cyber Essentials was developed in collaboration with industry partners such as the Information Security Forum, the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises Consortium, and the British Standards Institution. On a very basic level, the goal of the certification is to protect company information from internet threats, but it's important to note that Cyber Essentials is a basic level of 'due diligence from which to build on - not a comprehensive cyber security strategy.
So, what is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials PLUS?
Why has Cyber Essentials been introduced by the Government?
The UK government launched this scheme on 5 June 2014. By October 2014, the Cyber Essentials certification was required for any suppliers to the UK government who handled any sensitive and personal information. Any companies bidding for government contracts needed this certification (and still need it), and insurance companies have typically lowered premiums for any companies who are certified.
The scheme is mostly aimed at business who do not have their own dedicated IT teams working around the clock to monitor threats. It's important to note that even large organisations have faced oversights on security, such as when the NHS was hacked by the WannaCry ransomware in 2017. After this incident, the government realised something more had to be done to protect sensitive data.
But am I really in danger of Cyber Attacks?
The government reports that cyber attacks cost companies thousands of pounds and long periods of disruption and downtime. For example, if you suffered a ransomware attack and you couldn't access your business data or email, would you have a plan on how to stay operational? If not, you'd benefit from Cyber Essentials certification - if only to identify existing security weaknesses you have.
Cyber criminals don't actually just target large corporations or banks - because these companies are able to invest in protection - so they often go after smaller businesses, exploiting weaknesses in IT infrastructure and software. Cyber Essentials addresses the basics and shows you how to protect against the most common attacks. The scheme isn't designed to scaremonger or to be intimidating; the government has made it easy for you to become protected by following their steps.
Organisations who have the capacity within their own IT departments can conduct their own Cyber Essentials certification, or you can hire a certified external, third-party body to do the checks for you.
Beyond the obvious advantages having the above in good working order, adding a trust badge to your site to show your compliance builds trust amongst your customer and client base. It's not mandatory, but it's highly recommended.
The two levels of certification are Cyber Essentials, and Cyber Essentials PLUS.
Cyber Essentials is the DIY version. An organisation completes a self-assessment questionnaire and the responses are independently reviewed by an external certifying body.
For this reason, while it is a step in the right direction, it should not be viewed that Cyber Essentials certification provides a direct improvement in cyber security defences - but more of a starting framework for small businesses.
Cyber Essentials PLUS has exactly the same as requirements of Cyber Essentials (where they must show they have met the requirements of the 5 technical security controls).
However, the critical difference is that Cyber Essentials PLUS requires an independent assessment of your security controls, to verify that you do indeed have the 5 technical security controls in place.
The Cyber Essentials assessment involves a vulnerability scan, which will identify unpatched, or unsupported software, open ports, incorrect firewall configuration etc.
Learn: What is a vulnerability scan and does my company need one?
For this reason, Cyber Essentials PLUS certification can be difficult to achieve without the correct preparation and assessment.
BUT (and this is the important part), since there is objective analysis of your existing security controls, there is a real improvement in your cyber defences - and you get certified!
As a result, Cyber Essentials PLUS has become a much more highly regarded certification, suitable for small and large businesses who are looking for a real improvement in they existing cyber security controls.
Download: View the Cyber Essentials documents here.
If you have a dedicated IT team within your company, then self-assessment may be a practical option for you, particularly if you have an existing vulnerability management and software patching programme in place.
Independent assessors, those who offer Cyber Essentials PLUS, have the experience of working with multiple comparable organisations, going through the same process.
Before an independent auditor completes the Cyber Essentials assessment, they will do a security vulnerability scan of your IT infrastructure.
The information gathered will guide any remedial actions, ensuring your company will meet the five technical controls to demonstrate good practice of information governance. As the external body works through your certification, you will have to supply evidence to ensure you meet all requirements.
When performing vulnerability scans, we find that the majority of organisations have known critical vulnerabilities - an automatic certification fail when completing the Cyber Essentials certification.
Once I'm certified, is that it?
The purpose of Cyber Essentials is to improve your organisation's cyber-readiness. Annual certification is required - and an opportunity to make sure that your security is ready to defend against the common attacks we all too frequently see today.


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Q: Is there a faster way to run this Powershell search? I'm searching my music library for songs that have a title matching one extracted from a filename. The resulting search is terribly slow.
ls -Path "C:\Music\New Tracks" | foreach -Process { dir -r -i *.mp3 -Path C:\Music\* | Select-String ([regex]'^.+ - (?<SongTitle>.*)\.mp3$').match($_.Name).Groups[1].Value }

Is there a much faster way to script it?
A sample filename to give the pattern is Coldplay Feat Rihanna - Princess Of China.mp3

A: You're running the C:\Music* listing multiple times - once for each Name in New Tracks.  I would optimize this a bit e.g.:
$pattern = '^.+ - (?<SongTitle>.*)\.mp3$'
$names = Get-ChildItem 'C:\Music\New Tracks' |
             Foreach { if ($_.Name -match $pattern) {$matches.SongTitle} }
Get-ChildItem C:\Music -r *.mp3 |
    Where {$filename = $_.Name; $names | Where {$filename -match $_}}

This assumes you have fewer names in New Tracks than MP3 files which seems logical


I could smell something burning. I was in the bathroom helping my daughter who had just wet her pants, while my older son was screaming for my attention in the living room, "Come here now Mum!! You never play blocks with me! You said you would!" Crash! My son threw a block, and as it hit the wall behind me both my children started crying. The burning smell intensified – dinner! Somewhere in the distance I heard the phone ring, and through the screams and tears and me trying to save dinner, I heard my husband's voice on the answering machine letting me know he was delayed in getting home. "No!" I thought, "This can't be happening! Not today!" How can I ever have enough attention for everyone who needs it? Let alone hold it together myself?
We have heard this before: as parents we need support. We know it is helpful to call a friend or relative to look after the children or help around the house and it is helpful to take time out for ourselves to do the things we love to do (if we can even remember what they are).
Do we tell ourselves we should be able to manage on our own? Do we think our friends are too busy with their own lives to take time out to help us? Is asking a relative too fraught with obligations that the thought makes our stress levels rise? Do we think we are being selfish if we take time away from the family for ourselves? Or is it too hard to switch off anyway?
Unfortunately, these thoughts are all too common. As parents we have such high expectations placed upon us, by our family and culture – but more often than not, the highest bar is placed by none other than ourselves. We've all heard that we don't need to be perfect, a messy house is not a true indication of our worth, just reeeeelllllaaaaaxxxxxx!!! Yeah right. Our thoughts tell us, if I just get one more thing crossed off my to-do list, then I'll feel ok. If I can just get the project at work completed, if I can get dinner prepared, if I can get through the homework hour, or the bedtime routine…THEN I'll relax.
The problem with putting off calling in help or taking time out until something is done is that there is always something else to do! There never will be a good time to drop everything. That is, until we are forced to – we get sick, we have a meltdown or breakdown. Too often we wait until the crisis is here before we let go, ask for help, and realize something has got to change.
Why do we wait until it all falls apart? There are many reasons, and only you will know yours. One woman spoke on national radio recently about her anxiety about getting it right – being a good mother, being good at her job, holding it all together, when inside she was falling apart. At the end of the day when the activity slowed, her big feelings started to rise so she squashed them down, by having another glass of wine, by eating too much, by zoning out in front of the TV. These big feelings needed to come out and be acknowledged, but instead they were suppressed. This eventually led to a diagnosis of anxiety and depression. She was speaking out to raise awareness, to start a conversation, to get us all to think about the similarities in our own lives and to begin to recognise when something needs to change – BEFORE the crisis hits.
Being a parent is a huge job. Not just the physicality of washing, cleaning, entertaining children, sleep deprivation, but also the emotional work of thinking about our family, worrying, wondering, not to mention being triggered by our children's behaviors and the situations we find ourselves in. Add to that the lack of support most of us feel, the high expectations we, and others, place on doing this job a certain way and we have a recipe for a meltdown of our own.
So let's go back a step, and look at your life right now. If you are reading this, chances are you have a few minutes in between other things to stop and think. What are your priorities? What is really important to you? I encourage you start a conversation with yourself – even better, with someone else – about what track your life is on. Are you looking after yourself? Are you asking for help when you need it?
Putting support into place when things are going well can be a good place to start. What about swapping babysitting with a friend so you can go out with your partner or do something for yourself, and they can do that too? What about asking a relative to have the children every Friday night, regardless of whether you feel like you need a break or not? What about taking half an hour to exercise or meditate on the weekends or after school drop off? Could you schedule a set time with your listening partner each week?
What's one regular thing you could put in place right now? Don't just keep reading, stop and think. One thing.
What happened when you thought about asking for more support? Did you notice what feelings and thoughts arose in your mind? Did you come up with 101 reasons why you don't need help, or shouldn't ask for help? Did your body tense up? Or did you start to feel better?
Talking to a good listener (we call it Listening Partnerships) about how hard it is to ask for help, or how hard it is to schedule one supportive thing in your life can be helpful in clearing the way for more support to flow into your life. Listening partnerships are a wonderful way to diffuse the tension of our big feelings, and can go a long way in providing the support that alleviates parental stress on a daily basis, therefore preventing the buildup that can lead to the crisis. However, if you are feeling stretched already, finding the time for listening partnerships can feel just like another thing to do. Again, observe what happens in your mind and body when you think about setting up a listening partnership – does it feel too hard? Too scary? Awkward? Do your shoulders tense up?
What happens when we ask for support?
Observing our reactions to asking for help is often a really good place to focus on, so we can understand what might be hindering our willingness to ask for help and accept support. Often the feelings and sensations that come up when we think about asking for more support can be signals, asking us to look at the reasons behind why we feel this way. Even starting a listening partnership by talking about how hard it is to schedule it in, how awkward it feels, how much we think we don't need it can be enlightening, and help us move through our resistance.
As the woman on the radio so aptly described it, we often have a "gap" between our authentic selves, and what we are actually doing in the world. Putting in place some regular support or time out could move us toward closing that gap, being more in alignment with our true selves and how we want to be with those around us, especially our children. It's only when we support ourselves adequately that we can truly support our children.
~ Lyra L'Estrange is a Certified Parenting by Connection Instructor. You can work with her in her next online parenting class or visit her website.


I am 62,yrs old have been suffering from long time pelvis pains since the age of 27, I had a total hysterectomy in 2002 praying that my night mare would be over then in 2015 had lots of adhesions separated due to passed surgeries. Still living in this pain & torment. Had to give up on my caree which l loved doing. Ect ect l could write a book.
Thanks for your reply Renee. l know about crps my twin sister suffers with it plus fibromyalgia. This moment she has been in hospital 2, weeks with a bad flare up can't move.


www.ComplexMelodies.com Every Little bit counts! CYclone Aka: Cy's first official single "Little By Little" since the release of his fourth album, "High Wire Act", which was the sequel to Circus World Event...The Ringleader album.
CYclone began to rhyme in the year of 1995 and formed a rap group with his brother and best friend Eli. Through much dedication he eventually went solo in the year of 1999. During this time CY had a few producers that was supposed to produce beats for him, but they were taking too long and holding him back as he waited on them. With tons of music and beats in his head he went out and purchased a Triton Studio keyboard for $2,500 at the time and began to learn how to make beats. He used Korg support and continued calling with questions until he was fully trained on the equipment and began writing to the beats he produced.
These songs created his first album The Complex. Although he hadn't completed the album yet, he would perform those songs playing them straight from the keyboard. In the year 2002, CYclone did a concert and greatly impressed a professional producer well known in Houston named Stikk. He was so blown away by his performance, he grabbed CY by the shirt and out of the building with excitement as he asked and motivated CYclone to move to Houston to further pursue his opportunities in music. He asked CY to work with his record label and after hanging with Stikk and some of the artists already signed on the label he moved to Houston six months later with just $2,000 in his pocket. CYclone contributed guest lyrics to Stikk's Street Sermons album and began to form relationships throughout the Texas hip-hop community.
After launching his second solo album, Circus World Event…The Ringleader album at the 2007 Texas Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards (where MTV personality Sway was a presenter) to critical acclaim, CY began to focus about the direction of its much anticipated follow-up. Whereas The Ringleader's concept envisioned our world as a circus with one true ringleader, and an imposter who plots and schemes for the same position, much like Circus World Event…High Wire Act plays off a tight rope metaphor that represents having balance, handling the pressure, walking a narrow road and working your way up. It features various musical rooms in what CY describes as a musical castle and each room is an environment as the music paints the picture of that room with the same awesome production that was heard on the Circus World Event album. The project also carries other messages about the humility that must be maintained by those placed in lofty positions.
CYclone's High Wire Act employed a gloomier carnival sound and explosive energy. Circuses can be inspiring. Introduce children to one and then carefully observe their next month on the playground as they re-create the roles of the clown, the lion tamer, and the trapeze artist. For producer and rapper CYclone also known as CY, it launched a fresh phase of his music career – one marked by a new found creative freedom for his sound, lyrics, and stage show. Each song was painstakingly crafted to embody a singular theme where both the music and lyrics meld together to transport audiences to a specific time and place. A perfect example is the song Ice Cream Truck which takes the listener back to the youthful days of chasing after their neighborhood's mobile, sweet treat shop. Here, CYclone is handing out a variety of lyrical ice cream bars.
High Wire Act marks CY's third solo album (fourth overall.) Previous records have spawned an award winning video for his "Confession Invasion" single, recognition for the best New Album and New Artist of the Year (2004 Texas Hip Hop Awards), and several other nominations and industry honors. In addition, CY has performed at major events such as SXSW, Rap Fest, the En Sound Music Awards, the All Eyes On Me Awards, and Atlanta's Holy Hip Hop Awards (where he was also honored.) Through those events and others, he has been honored to share the stage with music ministers such as Da' T.R.U.T.H., Deitrick Haddon, Knowdaverbs, 4th Avenue Jones, Corey Red & Precise, Mark J, Lil Raskull, Pettidee, Todd Bangz, Everyday Process, and Lecrae. He has performed at major stages such as Rap Fest Bronx New York, Flavor Fest out of Florida, Texas Holy Hip Hop Awards Hosted by Sway of MTV, and a 4 time performer at Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta and more major events CY has performed. He received New Artist Of The Year Award For his debut album "The Complex" and Video of the Year in 2004 for his Confession Invasion Video at the Houston Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards as well as nominated in seven other categories for 2004 such as Lyricist Of The Year and Stage Performer of the Year etc.
He won New Artist Of The Year and received honorable mention honors for Album Of The year at the W.H.A.T. Awards for his first solo album The Complex Album in 2004. Nominated at the UGA Urban Gospel Alliance for Hip Hop Male Artist of the year Award for 2005 and Album of the Year along side Da'Truth, R-Swift, Enock, Flame and Phanatik. He received Recognition Award for 2010 Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta in January 2010. He was nominated for a Philadelphia Holy Hip Hop Award for Album and Artist of the Year for "Circus World Event...The Ringleader" in 2009. Also nominated at the Ensound Music Awards for his Single "The FlipSide Trapeze" and Album of the Year for Circus World Event.The Ringleader and Artist of the Year in 2010. Nominated for a Black Essence Award for Album Of The Year and Artist of the Year in 2010 for the Circus Album. CYclone recently signed with Serious People music based out of NY and performed at the NBA Mike James Day event in NYC.


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I have a thought, if two lesbians decide to have a baby doesn't that remove the whole lesbian point?
having children is a straight people thing since obviously 2 woman cannot make a biological baby of there own, they would need a man no matter what and will become a three people relationship at the end of the day, and not to mention how the other partner who can't or won't carry feels about having to mentally tell... show more having children is a straight people thing since obviously 2 woman cannot make a biological baby of there own, they would need a man no matter what and will become a three people relationship at the end of the day, and not to mention how the other partner who can't or won't carry feels about having to mentally tell herself she's the other parent knowing there's no blood ties, once the child gets older just like every other kid with curiosity he will look for his biological father or she, they will obviously understand there's no way two woman made him or her. It's natural to find out who you are where you came from and who you came from.
I could imagine when they attend school how honest kids could be , other kids will bring it up
Why even do that to someone gays and lesbians could be real selfish at times. Seriously I would never wish to have lesbian moms or gay guys as dads I mean come on now.
My heart goes out to those children.
Leave that to the straight people that's something god gave us straights not gays or lesbians they took the marriage all the colors and now children.
Best Answer: I guess the question applies to two homosexual men also.
I have scanned the answers and I don't believe the respondents quite got the point of the question you posted. Instead, there is a frenzied defense of lesbians rights to have children. I don't have any issues with lesbians or homosexual men having children.
I think what you are really asking is that if gay men and women either through birth or choice are only attracted to members of their own sex, wanting children is a contradiction.
The straight simple answer is yes. I hear the claws sharpening as I type. I am an atheist, by the way, so no religious nutters live here.
Majority of the human race are born heterosexual or have a preference for being attracted to members of the opposite sex. Because our natural instincts are to survive. After water and food, we must procreate. It is an intrinsic part of our survival instincts. Whether we choose to accept natures programming of our minds and instincts or not. Nature does not care. It is what it is. Gay people have not lost their survival instincts with their sexual orientation. Therefore still feel the instinctive urge to procreate. If a gay man is more feminine is his attitude and mind, the human being is governed by the same natural laws as the rest of us.
There is a but though. There is validity in the question. Because nature has deemed it necessary to have two, a male and female to procreate. Being gay at least as far as nature is concerned, is to exclude themselves of from procreation. The point of sex is only to procreate. Even though sex for most of us is about fun and relationships, love and the rest. But the only purpose for sex as far as nature is concerned is to make a baby. So for nature gay sex is unproductive as it does not naturally lead to pregnancy. In that way, the question holds a basic and fundamental truth.
enam · 3 weeks ago
It shows that they both have the maternal instinct so should behave like women behave
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Elizabeth · 3 weeks ago
Ah, the old difficulty separating " love for another consenting adult" from "desire to have a child".
If you don't understand it, it's most likely not because there's anything difficult to understand about it. It's just that you don't understand it.
hoosticky · 3 weeks ago
It depends on whether you live o full-time lifestyle os o lesbion or not.
As thoughts go, that isn't a very smart one. Having a baby only requires sperm, not a man's direct involvement. Do you really think a heterosexual couple who can't conceive due to the husband's infertility would for a 3-way relationship with the man who donates sperm? I would sincerely hope your answer is no. A couple (lesbian or not) can have a baby through artificial insemination without ever meeting or knowing anything about the man the semen came from. Also, they do have the option of adoption of a baby rather than giving birth themselves. And as others have pointed out, a heterosexual couple choosing to not have children or not being capable of reproduction doesn't eliminate the "point" of heterosexuality, so the choice to have children does not eliminate the "point" of homosexuality and same-sex couples/marriage.
Children can easily adjust to the fact that one of the parents isn't blood-related to them when that's a fact of knowledge they were raised knowing. They may want to eventually find their biological father (or biological mother in the case of a surrogate mother giving birth to a baby for a gay male couple, or heterosexual couple whose female partner is incapable of having a baby). That has nothing to do with the matter of the parents being a same-sex couple.
You find it so strange because that is not the life and childhood you have, so it's not something you're personally used to. For children who are raised in such a household, it's every bit as natural and comfortable to them as a pair of heterosexual parents is for any other kid. And apparently your objection to it is driven by some sort of horseshit religious dogma, as evidenced by your reference to a god, which has fermented some level of homophobia and prejudice in you.
Sky · 3 weeks ago
Some straight couples don't want to have a baby. Doesn't that remove them from the whole heterosexual point?
Sam · 3 weeks ago
You evidently don't have a clue.
One (or both) can get pregnant using donor sperm. They may or may not have any contact with that donor. Straight couples do the same if there's a problem with the man's sperm count. Some lesbian couples may ask for a donation from a male friend - often a gay man. That friend often takes an active role in the child's life, as an 'uncle' type of figure. And there's nothing wrong with that at all.
There is no more problem with that arrangement than there is with adopted children. A parent doesn't have to be a blood relative to love a child.
I've met a number of gay parents, and the children are well cared-for, happy, well-adjusted and are fully aware of the process by which they were born. It's honestly not a problem for anyone. Their friends understand and again - there is no problem.
You're seeing difficulties when there are none.
All a child needs is one or more loving, intelligent, attentive parents or guardians.
Cogito · 4 weeks ago
Nonsense, the sort of thing one might expect from a religious nutter. People's sexual preference for a partner has no bearing on their capacity to be a parent. Offering a loving home to a child that needs it sounds remarkably unselfish to me.
Well, it's a thought, but perhaps not such a valid one. There are no real rules when it comes to human relationships. People, religions, have tried to force people into moral boxes for thousands of years, and it just doesn't work. Lesbianism is just a label meaning two people of female sex want to be together and have a sexual relationship. That's all. You are overthinking. Maybe because of your own prejudices?
tellitlikeitis · 4 weeks ago
having children is a straight people thing since obviously 2 woman cannot make a biological baby of there own, they would need a man no matter what and will become a three people relationship at the end of the day, and not to mention how the other partner who can't or won't carry feels about having to mentally tell herself she's the other parent knowing there's no blood ties, once the child gets older just like every other kid with curiosity he will look for his biological father or she, they will obviously understand there's no way two woman made him or her. It's natural to find out who you are where you came from and who you came from.
Do male friends act gay together when they are left alone?
Are muslims the most tolerant groups towards gays? is is safe to say that since muslims are not islamophobes, they cannot be homophobes?
Am I pansexual or bisexual or straight?
Gay test: In "Cherry 2000", who was hotter, Edith (Melanie Griffith), Sam (David Andrews) or Cherry (Pamela Gidley)?
Why are sodomites not put to death?
So Trump told AOC to go back to her own country even though she was born in the U.S.? what country was he talking about?
Men try to PERSUADE us to have sex with them ——— Why ?
What is your opinion of the lgbt community?
Why do homosexuals think that homosexuality is not a sin?
How many genders are there?