Fire, splitting the atom, synthetic biology. There's a dark side to every invention, one which we have been fortunate to contain for most of history. But are we hurtling forward too fast?
Detonation is an epic dystopian tale that is a cautionary reflection on our own innovation-obsessed culture. It follows two societies that are connected, but centuries apart, and their struggle against a superintelligent machine. Amid ideological clashes and political plotting, a diverse cast discovers this insidious threat, one which few can fathom, and fewer can challenge. As the world convulses toward catastrophe, they are forced into an escalating conflict against a tireless enemy.
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Where cryptic prophesies of gravity-defying events and stories of mythical beasts are regular undercurrents to daily life.
The omens are clear, troops are mobilizing, and war has sprung.
…and they're the only ones that could save millions of lives.
"...a varied, complex realm that comes across vividly, with many hints of deeper waters to explore.
A Toxic Ambition is an action-packed young adult science fiction novel set in a socially fragmented future San Francisco.
The world has descended into a morass of radioactivity and harsh climate shifts. The wealthy have escaped to rule from the protected Inworld; enormous, impenetrable domes that dominate urban skylines. Outworlders must live a life of serfdom catering to the Inworlders, unless salvation can be won through prowess in the Fuse games.
Tristan is unmatched in his dedication to the games. With the help of his teammate Luisa, he is positioned to win his league, making his berth in the Inworld a foregone conclusion.
But Luisa is plagued by the memories of her family who have perished. She rallies a group of outcast youths to challenge the idle authorities. Her activities threaten to shatter Tristan's plans and embroil them all in a deadly revolution for which there is no turning back.
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A 16,000 word science fiction short story set in an enclosed city that is besieged by an endless war. It follows Alder and Lena, who both want a family. Their only option is to have lacrotic children; precious gifts that come with an expiry date. They struggle to maintain hope and dream of escaping to the stars as the transition looms ever closer.
The Reformer is a 3,000 word short story set in the distant future on a world filled with diamond towers, dirigibles and harsh climate shifts. The sister of a planetary defense agent has been murdered, and the evidence is overwhelming. But the sentencing is unusual, because the punishment must fit the crime.
Proliferation is the working title for the sequel to Detonation. It's too early to give it a blurb, but I am hard at work on it thanks in large part to the encouraging response to Detonation. Thank you! Look for it in 2020.


Good morning ladies and gents! Friday is here - hooray!!
From time to time I throw in a random post, not about hair but about something I love, or have bought, or the dogs...you get the jist.
I was recently lucky enough to be given a £40 voucher for Rubbersole, on online shoe company that supply Havanas, Converse & Dr Martens to name just a few!
I have been on the lookout for some chunky winter boots for a while now (I'm preparing for winter...who can blame me!) so imagine my glee when I spotted these beauties...Blowfish Twisted Sister Black Boot. I need good sturdy shoes when I'm cutting and styling hair, but also ones with a bit of comfort otherwise sore feet = grumpy Kel. So good shoes are something I tend to invest in.
Rubbersole offer a FREE next day delivery service which is such a bonus for us online shoppers. They also have some cracking sale items, and sell some really cute kids shoes (baby Converse-C.U.T.E!) and it's not just trainers and boots, they even do high heels!!
I ordered on Saturday evening, the order was packed and sent out first thing Monday, I recieved them Tuesday afternoon! Speedy service, and you are informed with emails containing all the details you need to track your order.
I am really happy with the boots, the style, feel and look is fantastic, they have great lining and the buckles are adjustable so although it's a pull up boot it'd fit most people. I know I'll be wearing them all winter - whether it's with cute dresses and tights, or long maxi skirts. I can't wait for Winter....and I never thought I'd say that.
Cool boots! They will def be getting a work out in winter.
Fab boots, I do get excited thinking about A/W fashion! Boots, tights, knitwear ... love it!


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Alumni Profile: Gabby Villacres
Published on April 26, 2018 August 30, 2016 by Christine Beddia
Gabby Villacres spent six years learning at University School of the Lowcountry, but it was her last day that turned out to be her favorite. It was Eighth Grade Graduation Day, a day on which students celebrate with family, teachers and classmates by delivering a speech.
"It was deeply saddening, because I was leaving a place that had changed me into someone I am truly proud of, a place I can call home. But it was also prideful–I had made it through hundreds of LOTCs, shaken thousands of hands, learned how to speak three foreign languages, and grown into a person I never imagined I could be. Standing at the podium, looking out into a crowd of so many people who had affected me so greatly in so many ways truly moved me. I understand that an eight-minute speech couldn't have been enough to thank all of the beautiful people that sat and laughed and cried before me, and for that I am grateful. Having an experience that one cannot truly put into words is simply surreal, and one I shall never forget," she says.
Gabby, who lives in Awendaw, attended USL for third through eighth grade and is a freshman at Wando High School for the 2016-2017 school year. The two schools couldn't be more different, but she feels that USL has her well-prepared to tackle her first year of high school in and out of the classroom.
From her favorite teacher, Mr. Kreutner, she learned academic excellence, problem solving, empathy, courage, and more. She also learned to express herself through her favorite class and succeeded in completing English I Honors as a eighth grader.
"To fully delve into what makes USL special, one would have to write an excruciatingly long novel. In short, it is an environment in which a child can grow into their full potential. The school teaches a child to truly embrace themselves–their intelligence, their empathy, their confidence–and how to intertwine it with their everyday lives," says Gabby.
Before coming to USL Gabby remembers herself as being too shy to look an adult in the eyes, but now she relishes being able to hold meaningful conversations with people of all ages.
Gabby says, "The most important thing I learned at USL is confidence. I have learned how to not only stand up for myself but also for others. I'm not scared to speak my mind, which is incredibly important in today's world. Confidence is not something everyone has, and I know I am extremely lucky to have it, as well as the fact that I have it because of USL."
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Moondough is fun, mouldable sand; here's how to make your own at a fraction of the shop bought prices. Thanks to Clair Thienel for the great idea!
If you little one is ready to start preparing for writing you could make marks from left to right in the moon dough – wiggles and lines- and get them to copy you. This will start the ground work for hard wiring your little ones brain for the basics of Mark making and writing.


It's an important moment in the show's history we knew was coming (previous stills and teasers showed the Mother of Dragons on her makeshift throne in Dragonstone), but now it's finally happening. Daenerys and her dragons can "take back what was stolen from me and destroy those who wronged me." No wonder she takes a second to process arriving on shore.
It's a word, but even if it wasn't, who's going to question Ms. All Men Must Die? Not when she's flanked by dragons the size of flippin' 747s.


So what questions do a Validity or an Invalidity question answer?
Is a court likely to find an issued patent valid or invalid?
Who needs a Validity or an Invalidity opinion?
Like the infringement/noninfringement opinion, a validity/Invalidity opinion is about predicting how a court would rule. In a Validity/Invalidity opinion, a patent attorney attempts to decide If a court will uphold a patent as valid. To decide this a patent attorney would do some of the same things they would do for a patentability analysis but also look at how a court is known to rule. Different courts will rule somewhat differently based on different precedent. With a validity report you can go into litigation boldly confident of chances to defend your patent. With an invalidity opinion you can boldly go into litigation confident of your chances to prevail and break your opponents patent.


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GBG and AmBank Win Cyber Risk Solution of the Year at Asia Risk Awards 2020
Global tech firm and Malaysia's 6th largest banking group win with end-to-end enterprise Fraud and Cyber Risk Management Solutions.
SINGAPORE, 16 September 2020 – GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, and AmBank, the 6th largest banking group in Malaysia, have today been announced as the winners of the Cyber Risk Solution of the Year category at the Asia Risk Awards 2020, the longest-running and most prestigious awards for firms and individuals involved in Asia's derivatives markets and risk management.
As consumer behaviour continues to shift away from in-person banking and toward digital banking, the volume of cyber threats and risks to individuals and businesses is heightened. GBG's risk management solution is recognised for helping financial institutions prevent and centrally manage their online fraud and cyber threat landscapes, while also adhering to the latest regulatory compliance requirements. Particularly in Malaysia, where the Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) policy was passed by Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara, on 1 January 2020, mandating new governing standards and guidelines for technology risk management and cyber risk management for financial institutions; GBG has helped banks effectively meet these new requirements with end-to-end fraud and cyber risk management solutions.
June Lee, APAC Managing Director of GBG said: "We are humbled to receive this industry recognition from the Asia Risk Awards 2020, reinforcing the value of our proactive and preventative fraud and cyber risk solutions. Our research shows that more than half of financial institutions in APAC see the prevention of new types of cyberattacks as the second-largest challenge in fraud prevention. As the threats of cybercrime continue to be exacerbated by the pandemic, GBG strives to continuously innovate and expand our fraud prevention capabilities to help our customers transact securely while building digital trust."
With GBG's Fraud and Cyber Risk Management solution, organisations can detect fraud at the point of origin in real-time, alert and stop fraudulent payments across all channels. The system detects threats before fraudsters can compromise legitimate customers and merchants by identifying suspicious behavioural patterns and blocking anomalous actions. In addition, users have the ability to add new digital products and channels to the system to safeguard new launches against financial crimes easily and quickly.
Aaron Loo, Managing Director of Retail Banking at AmBank said: "The pandemic has introduced a whole new level of complexity to the fraud and cybercrime landscape as people are spending more time online than ever. Malware, bots, and scams have spiked and it has been critical for us to be on the front foot for our customers to protect them against growing social engineering and first-party fraud attacks."
The Asia Risk Awards 2020 were announced online throughout September 7-11, 2020.
Dayna Leng, Head of Marketing & PR, APAC, GBG
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Lauren James, Head of Communications, GBG
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El Dorado and Union County's diverse industrial base has a concentration of metalworking companies and support services. Some of our current companies in the metalworking industry include: WELSCO Inc., Puska's Machine Shop, El Dorado Metals Inc., Ace Metal & Steel LLC, Spencer Iron Works, El Dorado Foundry Machine Co., Blackwell Machine, Gordy Tool & Machine, The Systems Group.
With our abundance of pine trees, we are a "natural" for value-added wood related industries in this region. Some of our current companies in the wood industry include: Anthony Forest Products, Del-Tin (Deltic Timber), Calion Lumber, and Pacific MDF.
Our proximity to the Gulf Coast, rail access, and abundance of water and wastewater resources (over 13 million gallons a day excess capacity) make El Dorado and Union County a good fit for the chemical industry. El Dorado Chemical, LanXess/Great Lakes, Lycus, and Clean Harbors are examples of this region's chemical industry.
El Dorado and Union County are the original Oil Boomtowns since its discovery in the area in the 1920's. Today, we boast several industries, including Lion Oil, Murphy Oil Company, Murphy USA, and Martin Operating Partnership that have their headquarters and manufacturing operations in the region.
El Dorado and Union County previously had a large poultry processing operation. The community's water and wastewater system, which is still intact, is sized for this operation resulting in a whopping 13 million gallons per day of excess capacity. The operation employed 1,300 people. Our workers are tailored perfectly for manufacturing and food processing work.


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Dogwood Animal Shelter is a private, non profit (501C), "no-kill" facility serving a tri-county area. The Shelter is funded entirely by sales at the Dogwood Thrift Shop , Membership/Donations, and adoption fees. Those adoption fees are: Canines - $65.00 - includes vaccinations, spay/neuter & microchip. Felines - $55.00 - includes vaccinations & spay/neuter. Dogwood Animal Shelter provides to the community a low cost spay & neuter program, as well as a free educational program designed to promote empathy, humane treatment, and responsible pet ownership. We were established and incorporated in 1976. Our new 17,000,00 sq. ft. facility was built in 2005 and houses approximately 200 cats and dogs.


Everyone views success in a different lens some people look at it in terms of how much money you have in the bank, here in Buganda they will look at how much land you own, in western Uganda they will look at how many cows you own, in other nations they will look at what position you hold in a big company or how many degrees you have etc.
Looking through scripture, success is defined through the life of Jesus. " And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52 (NIV). This means He not only had a good standing with God but had a social report with man. A successful life means having a healthy, quality life with God, with your family and society at large where you not only associate with them but impact their lives.
There are societies which look at work as a punishment, I remember back in school when I came late, and I was given a portion to dig. Digging is work and giving it as a punishment to children is setting a wrong example of work to them. In some cultures, work is for survival, others it is to thrive and in others, it is for consumption but all-in-all work should be looked at as a partnership with God.
In the Hebrew language, the word for work is "melakah" it is translated as "occupation," "work," or "business." This word appears 167 times in the Old Testament. If the bible repeats a word that many times it means it's very important. God honors and loves work, therefore as Christians we should enjoy it.
"By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so, on the seventh day He rested from all His work" Genesis 2:2 (NIV). This scripture tells us that God works and because He loves work, so should we. It took God work to create us, therefore, we too should work. God put man in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it, meaning we were even created to work. Work is a very important part of the kingdom and therefore we ought to work and enjoy it.
Most successful people I've encountered look at work as part of their life, as part of their responsibility and as an opportunity God has given them to make a difference at their place of work. Work is our full-time ministry, me God has called me to teach the word of God, others are called to treat sick people, others to use their accounting abilities in banks and so on. Through Work, God can lead, rule and, manage His people. Whatever it is that you do, big or small your Jesus' hands in bringing services to His people and adding to His work of creation, therefore, do it to the Glory of God.
My prayer for those that read this blog is that you will realize that your work is beautiful, that work honors God. For those that have leadership roles and are responsible for other staff, make work joyful for those that work under you. For those that God has called to be pioneers, dream harder and bigger to create more employment opportunities for God's people.
Remember your God's workmanship, you were created by God for great works. What talents do you have? What profession do you have? What skills do you have? Can you find out what God put in your life and run with it, raise those skills to serve the God that called you?
The successful people that I have met, love to work and love their work and so should you.


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I'm giving a talk at the British Science Festival on Saturday. Details are here. To accompany it I've made a video on how mathematics can be used to analyze the opening chord of A Hard Day's Night by the Beatles.


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Peirosauridae is a Gondwanan family of mesoeucrocodylians that lived during the Cretaceous period. It was a clade of terrestrial crocodyliforms that evolved a rather dog-like form, and were terrestrial carnivores. It was phylogenetically defined in 2004 as the most recent common ancestor of Peirosaurus and Lomasuchinae and all of its descendants. Lomasuchinae is a subfamily of peirosaurids that includes the genus Lomasuchus.

Lomasuchinae was defined in the same 2004 study as the most recent common ancestor of Lomasuchus and Mahajangasuchini and all of its descendants. Mahajangasuchini, also constructed in the study, was defined as the most recent common ancestor of Mahajangasuchus and Uberabasuchus and all of its descendants. However, all more recent phylogenetic analyses placed Mahajangasuchus within its own family, Mahajangasuchidae, along with the newly named Kaprosuchus.

Genera
The following list of genera follows Martinelli et al., 2012 unless otherwise noted.

Antaeusuchus from the Cenomanian of Morocco.
Barcinosuchus from the Aptian - Albian of Argentina.
Bayomesasuchus from the Turonian - Cenomanian of Argentina.
Barrosasuchus from the Santonian of Argentina.
Caririsuchus from the lower Albian of Brazil.
Colhuehuapisuchus from the Campanian- early Maastrichtian of Argentina.
Gasparinisuchus from the Santonian - early Campanian of Argentina.
Hamadasuchus from the Albian - Cenomanian of Morocco.
Kinesuchus from the Santonian of Argentina.
Lomasuchus from the Santonian of Argentina.
Montealtosuchus from the Turonian - Santonian of Brazil.
Patagosuchus from the Coniacian of Argentina.
Peirosaurus from the late Maastrichtian of Brazil.
Rukwasuchus from the Cenomanian of Tanzania.
Uberabasuchus from the late Maastrichtian of Brazil.

References

I. d. S. Carvalho, F. M. d. Vasconcellos, and S. A. S. Tavares. (2007). Montealtosuchus arrudacamposi, a new peirosaurid crocodile (Mesoeucrocodylia) from the Late Cretaceous Adamantina Formation of Brazil. Zootaxa 1607:35-46

External links
 Description of Uberabasuchus
 Description of Montealtosuchus

Early Cretaceous crocodylomorphs
Terrestrial crocodylomorphs

Late Cretaceous crocodylomorphs
Early Cretaceous first appearances
Maastrichtian extinctions
Prehistoric reptile families

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The Irish weather was perfect!
We throughly enjoyed the trip you guided and the thoughtfulness of every decision you made. It was an extremely compatible group and I think that's in large measure to you. Ireland is indeed a special place and we left with many wonderful memories and a desire to return.
We loved the Auberge and were treated so well. The food was great and the accommodation very comfortable. Pierre did a great job getting us around and picking out some walks for us. We seemed to be more about the wine and tasting than the walking, but we did manage to get in a bit of exercise.
We want to thank you for all that you did to make our time with you and the others in our group so special. Your attention to all of the details was appreciated. I know that I speak for TK when I say that it exceeded our expectations. We will surely refer others to you.
"This was my third trip with Joyce and like the prior two trips, it was excellent. The scenery on each walk was spectacular. The walks varied and interesting. Joyce's attention to detail as well as her ability to find unique, history rich accommodations - small B & Bs, family run hotels - as well as local guides who are knowledgeable about the area and its history. Joyce's trips should be on everyone's list if you like an active walking vacation."
"I can't believe that just a week ago you dropped us off at Dublin airport. It seems like years ago, although my treasured memories of the trip are vivid! It was just the best trip I could ever, ever have imagined. Thank you so much for your quiet, meticulous orchestrating for our comfort and delight! I help people figure out how to juggle lots of things in their lives and still be present to people. You are my new standard! You have got those skills honed! But I suspect it's just who you are. With huge gratitude, Sharon."
"I recently completed the "Causeways, Cliffs and Castles Tour" with Joyce's Ireland. I have been fortunate to have traveled extensively throughout my life. The vital keys to a successful organized group vacation can be summarized as follows: small group; unique accommodations; excellent food; daily itinerary flexibility; interesting destination and perhaps most importantly a superb guide. Joyce's Ireland owner personally guides all her Ireland trips. She is organized, knowledgeable, understands the value in getting off the beaten path and has an infectious sense of humor. Finally, since this was a hiking holiday, one can also depend on Joyce to have chosen a great variety of hikes with options for various peoples' fitness levels. Ireland and the Irish people offer a fantastic holiday destination and one can't go wrong choosing this company to travel with."
"I really like your format: small groups, good walks, interesting accommodation and friendly leaders. We both really enjoyed the Wales tour and continue to tell our friends to try Joyce's Ireland if they are looking for a walking tour."
"The one week walking tour featured hikes of varying length and challenge but all in absolutely beautiful areas. I was particularly pleased with the diverse landscapes Joyce included on the tour -- heavily forested areas, river walks, boggy areas through sheep pastures, a beach, the cliffs of Dingle Bay, an abandoned village that fell prey to the potato famine, a famous literary site (Coole), waterfalls. The boat ride she arranged on the lakes near Killarney was a real treat -- we saw more wildlife during the boat ride than we had seen during the hikes. Joyce is very engaging, has a wonderful wit, and is a very good organizer."
"I have visited Ireland before but Joyce's Ireland hiking tour gave me a unique experience. I can now say I've seen Ireland that everyone should see by joining her guided trips. This trip gave me a glimpse of the daily life in the countryside while enjoying the spectacular views. The hiking trails were well paved for the most part which suits me as I am not an experienced hiker. My favorite would be the Antrim Coast and the Dingle Peninsula. The Cliffs of Moher were breathtaking! At the end of the day you get to relax in a beautiful B & B and enjoy delicious food! It appears that Joyce has a good working relationship with the proprietors. I am seriously considering another trip with Joyce!"
"This was my first trip with Joyce's walking tour. We were guided by Pierre Peyret, who did a great job guiding us through the fun adventures in and around Provence. Linda Field, and her husband Chris, were our hosts at their wonderful home, Auberge du Vin. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in hiking and wine. Hiking tour included guided walks in the Mormoiron area, and a tutored wine tasting at Chateau Pesquie, dinner at Chateau de Mazan, The website gives a good explanation of what would be included. This was the first of a 13-day adventure for a group of girlfriends. On our own, we took a train to Nice for a 3 day stay and then ended the trip with 4 days in Paris, including a bicycle tour around the city. Fabulous girls-trip all the way around, and Joyce's walking and wine tour was an awesome way to start."
"Thank you again, Joyce, for a wonderful holiday. I had a great time and will come again. I'm a bit sad it's over and would actually like to come right back for another tour....!!!! This was my third time in Ireland and my first hiking tour with Joyce's Ireland. I didn't quite know what to expect and have to say that I was so impressed with how well organized everything was, while still being friendly and casual. This was also the first time I joined a group tour as a solo traveller and it turned out great. I would recommend it to anyone. It was a stress free and fun holiday."
"It was a fantastic holiday, and I really enjoyed myself. You chose some really good places in which to stay, and all the food was excellent - I haven't dared to stand on the scales yet!! Ireland is beautiful, and I particularly enjoyed all the coastal walks - especially as we got a sea breeze there! I'm not used to this heat! However, we were so lucky with the weather, and it was also lovely to see so many of the wild flowers, which would normally have been over by now. It was altogether a great trip, so many, many thanks for making it such an enjoyable holiday. It was my first visit to Ireland, and I certainly hope that it won't be my last."
"We just returned from a truly wonderful walking trip across the Northern Ireland Countryside with Joyce's Ireland and her Hidden Ireland North tour. Joyce ordered up beautiful warm, sunny days for our hikes, we got to visit beautiful scenic places along the Northern coast, we met very nice fellow travelers and ate wonderful meals --Joyce planned all of the details so that we all could relax, disconnect from our busy lives and really enjoy our time in Northern Ireland. Joyce provides the extra guidance to her travelers in that she will gladly work to customize a trip as needed and will offer traveling tips with regard to how to travel well and minimize expenses at the same time. I plan to return to Ireland in the not so distant future and will for sure connect with Joyce to see which of her planned excursions are on the calendar!"
"This was our first visit to Ireland and was most enjoyable. We really enjoyed the hiking and the village pubs. The weather wasn't the finest, but we were prepared and had no problem. The meals were very welcome after a hard day, and the Irish breakfasts were just over the top. A special note of thanks to Joyce who worked so hard to make sure we had a good experience...and that we did. We would gladly recommend this trip to anyone."
"This was my third trip to Ireland but I saw it with different eyes - and learned more - this time thanks to Joyce's orchestration of wonderful hotels, walks and time with some exceptionally talented and passionate guides. With my 88 year old mother in tow and a niece I was treating to a "Graduation trip" I wanted everything to be just right, and Joyce made sure that it was! Thanks for everything!"
"Thank you for all your hard work and good spirits, and for showing us a little of your Ireland! It has been a lovely relaxing holiday, and we couldn't have been more welcomed."


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Cheap Lunch Recipes – Ideas for Budget Lunches Under $5
25th March 2019 25th March 2019 by admin	in recipe videos
I went through a phase earlier this year during which I ate a toasted English muffin for lunch every single day, for three weeks. I started out with a bang. Think, flashy towers of toasted muffin halves, swathed in mayo and sambal, cradling fried eggs. Grilled cheeses with a whole gang of melty constituents and caramelized alliums. And then, as time went on, things took a turn. One Wednesday, the toaster wasn't working, and all I could rustle up was a handful of wilted arugula and olive oil. A few days later, I found myself tucking into a muffin-half swirled with a single teaspoon of peanut butter, from a jar a colleague had intended to discard.
By about day 19, even my polite seatmates could no longer avert their gazes.
"I have some leftover rice pilaf!" blurted Eric. "It's in the fridge. You should really, um, switch it up."
In an effort to prove I could take a hint—and, honestly, because I started to find cornmeal crumbs in all of my pants pockets—I decided then and there it was time to make a change. With the help of my colleagues, I compiled the following list of $5 or less lunches to get me through a full work week (plus, one bonus).
A quick note about how our math works: We base prices on local markets or online delivery services, like FreshDirect and Amazon Fresh. When it comes to pantry staples (think: salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar…), we assume you already have those on hand.
Not all desk salads are created equal. This one calls in deeply roasted squash, toasted almonds, and cheddar for a punchy, savory-sweet lunch that tastes even better the next day.
The math:
About $1.00 of squash ($3.99 for a whole one)
$2.36 of kale ($2.36 for one bunch)
44 cents' worth of almonds ($6.99 for 16 ounces)
81 cents' worth of cheddar ($5.64 for 7 ounces)
55 cents' worth of lemon ($0.55 for one)
The total: $5.16 for two servings: $2.58 for one serving
This Spanish Tortilla is one of my all-time favorite recipes on Food52—it's perfect hot or cold, on its own or with a healthy dollop of garlic aioli. (Or, you know, a side salad.)
$2.58 worth of potatoes (2 pounds at $1.29 per pound)
$1.19 worth of onion ($1.19 for one)
$2.33 worth of eggs ($3.49 for a dozen)
About $1.50 of Parmesan ($4.75 for a quarter-pound)
40 cents' worth of butter ($3.79 for 8 ounces)
The total: $8 for six servings; $1.33 for one serving
Meet the sandwich that'll make you want to cancel your lunch plans for the rest of the week, so you can keep bringing in more iterations of this one.
$2.58 worth of canned chickpeas (2 cans at $1.29 each)
20 cents' worth of celery (from 1 bunch, at $2.99)
20 cents' worth of shallot (for one small shallot)
$1 worth of mayo ($4.99 for a 15 ounce jar)
30 cents' worth of curry powder ($3.99 per jar)
30 cents' worth of turmeric ($3.99 per jar)
50 cents' worth of parsley (99 cents for a small bunch)
$2.32 worth of sliced bread ($6.99 per loaf at the sandwich creator's neighborhood market)
Total cost: $7.40 for four servings; $1.85 for one serving
Broccoli salad is a dream of a make-ahead lunch, considering broccoli holds up well in the fridge—this version has sliced apple and chopped walnuts, but feel free to swap whatever you've got on hand.
$3.99 worth of basil ($3.99 for a bunch)
23 cents' worth of garlic ($4.99 for a pound)
$4 worth of walnuts ($7.99 for 8 ounces)
About $1.75 of broccoli ($3.49 for roughly two heads)
$1.78 worth of apple ($1.78 for one)
The total: $12.30 for three servings; $4.10 for one serving
After "cheesy fritters," what more do you need to hear? (Run, don't walk.)
$1.09 worth of quinoa ($5.99 for 16 ounces)
$2.38 worth of goat cheese ($2.99 for 4 ounces)
$3.49 worth of arugula ($3.49 for large container)
The total: $7.51 for two servings; $3.76 for one serving
If you've made it this far in the under-$5 lunch lineup, congratulations: It's Saturday! Celebrate with cheesy, garlicky sausage pasta.
$1.09 worth of spaghetti ($1.09 per pound)
$5.62 worth of sausage ($5.62 per pound)
About 30 cents' worth of garlic ($0.51 for a head)
49 cents' worth of red chili flakes ($2.94 for a bottle)
$3.92 worth of Parmesan ($7.84 for about 5 ounces)
75 cents' worth of parsley ($1.49 for a bunch)
The total: $12.17 for four servings; $3.04 for one serving
What's your go-to, wallet-friendly lunch? Let us know in the comments!
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The Cheap, Addictive Cambodian Noodles I Ate Every Day for a Month
13th October 2018 13th October 2018 by admin	in Uncategorised No Comment
My initial arrival in Siem Reap felt cinematic: exiting the airplane and right away hopping into a tuk tuk; careening down dusty, red-dirt roads lining the teeming riverbanks; gazing up at thatched roofs and golden temple gables surrounded by banana trees; feeling the breeze from the open-air carriage and the motorcycles speeding around beside it. I was in Cambodia to volunteer with a local NGO called the Ponheary Ly Foundation, and would soon start my assignment in nearby Khnar Village, working with elementary-age children to strengthen their English-language skills.
I was traveling alone—actually alone—for the first time, eager to challenge myself. I had but a vague plan and an even vaguer savings-account balance. I did have a place to stay, though. That helped. I soon got settled into my lodgings and, with an unsurprising hankering for a snack, ventured out into the twilit city.
Siem Reap is Cambodia's third-largest city, located in the northwest region of the country and about 90 miles from the Thai border. It's known for its beautiful Angkor temple complex—a monumental achievement of architecture dating back to the early 12th century A.D., preserved beautifully as a UNESCO World Heritage Center. It's also known for its incredible, abundant street food.
I was immediately greeted by the scent of protein roasting over coals (pork, I'd later learn), and went to go investigate its origin: Lined up along a narrow dirt road, surrounded by multiple others, was a food cart selling exclusively skewers of glossy, marinated meat. Being a vegetarian, this wouldn't quite work, but I was nonetheless intrigued. In the nearby lineup of carts, I spotted chive-and rice-flour pancakes sizzling on a flat top; steaming bowls of vermicelli soup garnished with fresh herbs and fried shallots; crispy battered bananas, fresh out of their dip in bubbling oil; stubby, chewy rice noodles, flash-fried with assorted vegetables and eggs in an enormous cast-iron wok. I had, apparently, come to the right place.
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Still hovering over the carts, carefully studying the ingredients that went into each of these dishes, I ultimately sprang for the fried noodles. I motioned to the cart vendor that I wanted a serving and watched him prepare the meal. He fried the vegetables first, dropping into the wok hearty stalks of Chinese broccoli and slivers of scallions, then tossing in the noodles, adding measured dashes of soy sauce in between each addition of a new ingredient. I saw him pick up a bottle containing a deep amber-colored liquid—fish sauce, I ascertained—and vigorously shook my head as he attempted to add it to the dish.
No fish sauce—fish sauce, no—no, thank you. No. I tried several permutations, none of them quite right.
The vendor seemed to understand, and refrained, replacing the bottle on the counter of his cart. Finally, he threw in a fistful of crunchy bean sprouts, piled it all in a to-go container, and fried an egg in the now-empty wok, giving the noodles a little egg hat. He artfully squirted on top of it what appeared to be three chili sauces (three!), before neatly sealing up the package and handing it over. He then held up his index finger on one hand and stretched out the other. My pre-travel research told me that the U.S. dollar is Cambodia's currency of choice, the local riel only ever used for micro-transactions. I pulled out a single note and gave it to the vendor, amazed by this tiny mountain of wok-charred goodness I was getting in exchange.
Ambling down towards the river to find a spot to eat, I noticed several more of these cart groupings—there were dozens, on what appeared to be every single street corner—and wanted to compare them to the ones I had just visited. Was I getting the absolute best noodles available? (This was a legitimate concern of mine.)
But I was famished, unable to wait even to sit, and opened the packet to take a big, eggy, chili sauce–drenched bite. I was momentarily immobilized. There was at once crunch, chew, char, acid, sweetness, spice. I finished the packet, and immediately wanted—nay, needed—another. After all, it was only $1.
I'd later learn that these extraordinary noodles were called lort cha, an immensely popular dish with locals and tourists alike. It was second only to bai sach crouk, a grilled pork and rice dish traditionally eaten for breakfast, and the ever-present nom pang, or roast-pork sandwich topped with a crunchy papaya salad. I would get to know lort cha pretty well during my time in Siem Reap, unable to try these other nationally beloved dishes due to my dietary restrictions.
The next morning, full of noodles and energy to explore, I ventured to Psar Chas, Siem Reap's old market. I was in search of a caffeine source and a bite for breakfast, and quickly found what I was looking for on both counts: a creamy, condensed milk–sweetened, rocket fuel–strong iced coffee; and an assortment of tropical fruit and starchy sweet things. The latter came in the form of nom korng (palm sugar caramel–glazed, sesame seed-topped rice flour doughnuts), nom heng (sesame seed–flecked saucers of fried dough), and nom krok (mini coconut-milk and rice–flour pancakes whose pan resembles the vessels for Danish aebleskivers or Dutch poffertjes). I ate one doughnut then and stocked up on a few other snacks to take to the school with me later. After an exciting and nerve-wracking first day with the students, I returned home both spent and ravenous, but knew exactly how to fix that. (I'm a quick study, when it counts.)
I pulled out a single note and gave it to the vendor, amazed by this tiny mountain of wok-charred goodness I was getting in exchange.
This is how I'd spend my days, beginning with iced coffee and a little bread, sometimes splurging on a vegetarian rendition of kuy teav, a rice noodle soup, from the fancy cafe next to the market. Then I'd take the long tuk-tuk journey to Khnar Village, assist the local teacher in classes, and return home to bike around the city and procure dinner. More often than not, I'd end up with a packet of lort cha. In a country whose most cherished dishes involve grilled pork in some form, I was glad to have found something I could eat, and more importantly, actually liked to eat, no less within my budget.
I was, in part, guided to the noodles by the practicalities of my situation—the lack of an available kitchen in the guest house, my vegetarianism, the limited network of friends I had in Siem Reap, the state of my finances. But I was guided, too, by the comfort of habit. And this routine would go on for weeks upon weeks, until the very day I'd leave Cambodia.
"You're skin and bones." My grandma grasped me by the shoulders and studied my face, as though literal bones were extruding.
"No, I'm fine! I've just been busy," I protested, wriggling out of her grip. I'd just returned to her home in Singapore, where I'd been staying before going to Siem Reap. She looked worried.
"I'll make you some lunch now. What do you feel like eating?" she asked.
I didn't need to think about the answer.
What's the one dish you could eat every day for a month? Share it below in the comments!
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Sincere congratulations to everybody though, except WolfDoc as all he did was donate, but thanks for supporting the game so gratuitiously.
I do think malware needs to be significantly toned down however, I (and others) don't think it's right that months and months worth of work can be taken out in 1 hour... But I can't really think of a way to change it without just making it rubbishly weak. Possibly increase AP cost to 20 each, but people can still and do still overclock their AP from faction missions to tens of thousands.
I think AP should be capped at 150% MAX.
Maybe a way to tone down the malware is to increase the AP cost in proportion to the amount of time it's been charging...maybe after a week or so of charging up start increasing AP cost by 10 AP each day after the set time. So say you have your silo of malware ready to strike down terror and it's been charging up for 4 months each virii would cost 1200 AP to fire.
I'd agree with something like this, but the cost of the AP would have to be relevant to the attack power of each attack, not the total amount it's been running.
If you've got a malware running for 1200 hours but you only use 5 hours of attack power, it should cost the same amount. Have it cost 0.5 AP per hour of attack usage., with the base at 5 AP and the cap at 100 AP. Even at 200 hours, a 0.5 Overload will only damage a server with 7500 kb/s about 250 kb/s per attack. 1200 AP for 250 kb/s and a power drop of less than 1M? Malware would be useless.
I think that's actually problematical in itself, it seems counter productive that smaller malware are more effecient than big ones, but they are.
My previous post was in reference to the malware change idea "..maybe after a week or so of charging up start increasing AP cost by 10 AP each day after the set time. "
People would simple activate before the AP cost got too high.
Sort of a countervirus maybe, install it on your server, if its higher version than malware thats trying to attack it would defend against it, so malware would need to be higher version than the installed 'Counter-bomb' or the counter would have to be disinfected.
It would make sense to me after all the malware last round that the Mega-Corps would release something to counter it.


The century route tours the back roads north of Walhalla through the Salem community and around Lake Cherokee before the 5 mile climb up Highway 130. The ride is highlighted by a 1 mile ascent up Wigington Pass with grades reaching 14%. Despite several long descents there are still some rolling hills and a couple of noteworthy ascents before returning to Walhalla. Those riders arriving at the fourth rest stop at Monte Vista Church at mile 72 after 2:45 should divert to the the metric route to return to Walhalla. Route closes and SAG availability ends at 5:00. Total elevation gain is ~8000 ft.
This route follows the 100 mile route traveling through the backroads of the Salem and Lake Cherokee areas and including the 6 mile climb to the top of Wigington Pass. From Wigington Pass the route then follows the 60 mile route which is mostly downhill with a few moderate climbs before returning to Walhalla. This is a good option for those 100 mile riders arriving at the Monte Vista rest stop at mile 72 after 2:45. Total elevation gain is 6400 feet.
The metric includes moderate hills north of Walhalla offering great views of the Blue Ridge Foothills before starting the 5 mile climb up Highway 130. Shortly after completing this climb the route turns steeply upward with the thigh-burning 1 mile ascent up Wigington Pass with grades reaching 14%. From here it is mostly downhill but there are still several moderate climbs remaining. Total elevation gain is ~5000 ft.
This middle distance route does not have the difficult climbs of the 3 longer routes. This route follows the quiet and rolling roads of Salem and the Tamassee area with views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Total elevation gain is ~3000 ft.
This slightly hilly route winds it way north of Walhalla but does not include the mountain section of the longer routes. The route makes its way around Lake Cherokee before returning to Walhalla. One rest stop midway provides refreshments. Total elevation gain is ~2100 ft.


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How the SUV and passenger vehicle markets will pan out after the lockdown
The passenger vehicle and SUV market in India had been growing fast until the first half of 2019. The triple whammy of the BS VI transition, economic slowdown and Covid-19 has been devastating.
By Dr. Partha Datta, President & MD, FCA India 28 Apr 2020 7898 Views Share -
FCA India's Dr Partha Datta: "The industry will demonstrate innovation to alleviate out of pocket cash."
Dr. Partha Datta, President & MD, FCA India on the state of the passenger vehicle and SUV markets after the lockdown.
Looking back at the last four weeks I am absolutely stunned.A microscopic 'bug' has brought the sovereign species on this planet, to a standstill.It has affected over 2.6 million people, killing over 183,000 and has left a lasting impact on the worldwide economy.
Consider this, almost every passenger and commercial plane (23,600 in service) has been grounded. Never has this happened.Every country has adopted a lockdown to varying degrees. Every industry has been affected and a pall of uncertainty has descended on our future. Sarah Blakely once said, "When everything is uncertain, everything that is important becomes clear", and so it is today. All prior assumptions, monuments and 'must dos', washed away. Families, communities, nations and corporations, are assessing their options and priorities.
Within the auto industry, the lockdown has had a profound impact.The passenger vehicle and SUV market in India had been growing fast until the first half of 2019. The triple whammy of the BS VI transition, economic slowdown and Covid-19 has been devastating. Until mid-March of this year, auto retail demand was predominantly fueled by discounts on BS IV vehicles. April onwards, automakers were to push BS VI stock but here we are. Footfall at the showrooms has stopped and plants are shut down; consumption and demand are negligible.
Unemployment is expected to increase and household income to fall. Several auto related micro, small and medium enterprises may be unable to sustain losses from the lockdown. Continuing fixed costs, without revenues, salaries and monthly fixed expenses to repay, they may be forced to shut. The extended universe which drives the need for cars including lodges, hotels and tourism will be down for quarter two and three. I expect the passenger vehicle and SUV market to fall by at least 10 percent, with a recovery penciled in for 2021. In 2020, customers will be undoubtedly cautious and conserve cash. Most will question whether their purchase is 'important' or 'discretionary'.
One group who puts more value on their personal space will check 'important' and try to stay away from public transportation. Several of them will be first time car buyers and can only afford entry level vehicles, or consider a second hand car. The second group, significantly financially affected by the lockdown or Covid-19, will check 'discretionary' and put off their purchases.
On the supply side, factory closures and delay in supply (imported raw material shortages), new sanitisation equipment and re-scrolling of lines, will increase fixed manufacturing costs. Most small logistics service providers are close to bankruptcy due to the lockdown. Many drivers remain in their home towns with an uncertain return. Warehouses are full. Immediately after the lockdown, expect hiccups in material dispatch and deliveries. Reducing inventory costs, stock and a focus on online orders will be key. Order management through sales planning will be crucial. Import shipments have been affected by international port capacity and allocation.
This lockdown has had a big impact on consumption. Consumer sentiment is negative despite the stimulus package injecting liquidity, and people are actively conserving cash. The reduction in the cost of capital will boost demand but slowly. Demand from foreign consumption may actually be an opportunity. As a low cost manufacturing hub, India has a clear advantage. The world will look to diversify their supply chain industrial base and India has a strong chance to be part of this diversification.
There is hope that the SUV market will see some recovery during Diwali. Some expect India to be largely unscathed like in 2008. They predict regeneration in six months with the liquidity being introduced and expect some of this liquidity to find its way into the auto industry. They expect new scrappage incentives, including GST reduction to bolster consumption and revive demand. They believe SUVs will start flying again.
Through Covid-19, a new 'need' has emerged. Consumers will be looking for hygiene and sanitisation features to be built into their vehicles. In the near future this will be a strong purchase consideration but willingness to pay for these features remains unknown. Almost every automaker will be quickly developing features with perceived value for hygiene.
The dealership experience and the sales process have and will continue to change significantly. Customers will be more sensitive to hygiene and safety at the showroom and workshops. Across industries, we are seeing investment in a contactless customer experience. Online activity will see an upsurge with a need to deliver rich content and a virtual customer experience. Higher levels of convenience will also be expected, which consumers have enjoyed for some time in other digitally disrupted industries.
A slow start is on the horizon. The optimist in me hopes that it will all go back to normal as soon the vaccine becomes available and people will compensate for what they missed out on. The industry will demonstrate innovation to alleviate out of pocket cash. The automobile market will slow down at least for four to six months. It may take as long as 18 to 24 months to get back to 2018 levels, but it will.
The world we live in has fundamentally changed. This experience has made us all stronger, more aware and more innovative. It has made us re-evaluate what's really valuable in our lives, our symbiotic relationship with each other and nature. We've come closer and shown more solidarity, even as we physically distance ourselves. We've had to break paradigms in how we work. I believe this will lead to new opportunities and efficiencies in business. This storm will pass, we will find a way to thrive again, better and stronger.
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In may 2014 the 93rd session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) approved changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention requiring mandatory weight verification of containers by shippers. This will come into effect on 01 July 2016.
As a signatory to SOLAS Australia is bound to apply this, but it should be noted irrespective of obligations; if we do not put measures in place this may impact exports as containers with out weight verification should be rejected.
Why? Because the need for accurate weight declarations is considered a critical safety issue.
Method 2 – Weigh all contents of the container and add it to the tare weight.
Estimations are not permitted and the weight under the guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1475) with SOLAS requiring use of "calibrated and certified equipment" for this purpose.
The shipper is required to provide a signed "verified gross mass' of the container to the master of the ship (or their representative) and the terminal in advance of the container being loaded.
.2 weighing all packages and cargo items , including the mass of pallets, dunnage and other securing mate rial to be packed in the container and adding the tare mass of the container to the sum of the single masses , using a certified met hod approved by the competent authority of the State in which pack ing of the container was completed.
2 submitted to the master or his representative and to the terminal representative sufficiently in advance , as required by the master or his representative , to be used in the preparation of the ship stowage plan*** .
* The term "container" should be considered as having has the same meaning as defined and applied in the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) , 1972 , as amended, taking into account the Guidelines tor the approval of offshore containers handled in open seas (MSC /Circ.860) and the Revised Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Sate Containers, 1972, as amended (CSC.1/Circ.138/Rev.1) .
** Refer to the Guidelines regarding the verified gross mass at a container carrying cargo (MSC .1 fCirc.1475 ).
Most of this is already covered in the current version of Marine Order 42 (Cargo, stowage and Securing) 2014.
In Australia we have used the term "verification of mass before loading" for many years, as this reflects the current intent of Regulation 2.3 of SOLAS Chapter VI which has been in effect since 1 January 1994.
Basically shippers have been required to 'accurately' declare gross mass since 1994.
Paragraphs 1 and 2.1 of regulation 2 of Chapter VI of SOLAS have effect for the loading of cargo on a vessel in a port in Australia.
Note These provisions require a shipper to give information about cargo, including the information mentioned in chapter 1.9 of the CSS Code, to the master before loading. A suitable form for giving cargo information to the master or the master's representative (as required by regulation 2 of Chapter VI of SOLAS) is the 'Shippers Declaration' Form, available from the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au.
Paragraph 3 of regulation 2 of Chapter VI of SOLAS has effect for the loading of cargo on a vessel in a port in Australia.
Note This provision requires that, before loading cargo units on board a vessel, the shipper must ensure that the gross mass of the units is in accordance with the gross mass declared in the cargo information given in accordance with section 10.
So why do we need to do anything?
Essentially because the current marine order does not specify 'how' verification should be carried out but the changes to SOLAS require Australia to do this.
How are others doing this?
So, how do I do all that?
How verification may be carried out may appear to be a simple problem… but is proving complex.
The UKMCA have chosen to accredit shippers through an audit programme that looks at the processes and equipment used.
Canada has chosen to base their process on existing land transport weight verification legislation.
New Zealand looked at a range of options but like Canada they are looking at basing their process on existing land transport weight verification legislation.
New Zealand are also of the view that method 1 is preferred.
Australia is also looking at no increase in 'red tape' approach in the same manner as Canada and New Zealand, however the challenge is what standard to apply.
…will have an effect on the master's duties, safety and the ship's liabilities. Given that a bill of lading will almost always be issued for the carriage of containers, whether requested by the shipper or not, the Hague-Visby Rules will apply to their carriage by sea. Accordingly, under article III(2), the carrier has to, inter alia, "properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep [and] care for" the goods carried. So, if the master is provided with incorrect figures, his calculations and the vessel's stowage plan will be equally as wrong. This is most important when it comes to containers, which, based on the shippers' advice, can be stacked very high. If the weight is misdeclared, this can lead to incorrect stowage, causing the containers to become unbalanced and collapse.
The MSC Napoli is a useful example. This was a 4,419 TEU container ship, which suffered a hull fracture while in the English Channel and had to be beached to avoid braking up. According to the ship's Classification Society (DNV) ne of the main reasons for the listing and eventual loss of the vessel was the excessive weight of the containers onboard. This resulted in the very structure of the hull cracking and giving way. The UK MAIB found that at least one in five containers weighed more than declared. On average, the increase was of 3 tonnes, while the greatest difference was 20 tonnes of additional weight.
The Annabella is an example. This was a 868 TEU UK flagged container ship. While crossing the Baltic Sea, seven of her containers collapsed. The UK MAIB found that these containers weighed a total of 225 tonnes, that the lowest four had a maximum allowable stacking weight of 100 tonnes and that the maximum allowed weight for the stack was 150 tonnes. Because the containers' weight was misstated, the cargo planning and the ship's loading computer had both failed to make accurate calculations and the stacking was effectively an accident waiting to happen.
Do this in a manner that leverages off existing land transport regulation to minimize the regulatory impact.
However, it is important to remember "we have to do this".
Melbourne Mis-declared container results in over balancing of a fork lift.


As a leader of the British branch of YuMeiHo® Institute and experienced YuMeiHo® practitioner I support all YuMeiHo® therapists and organise YuMeiHo® courses in the UK. My knowledge covers also exercises and nutrition and being a professional Transformational and Small Business Coach allows me to cover holistically my clients' needs.
I have seen somebody carrying out Yumeiho therapy in Hungary first and I instantly knew it was something I had to learn. I found Yumeiho to be a very effective healing method not only for back pain, but for treating many other illnesses, aches and pains too.
A Qualified Yumeiho® Therapist, Certified Manual Therapist, Dorn method and Breuss Massage Therapist, Hirudotherapist (Member of the British Hirudotherapy Association), Osteopathist, Cranial Sacral therapist, who is passionate about helping people feel good and being healthy.
I have experienced a variety of different lifestyles prior to discovering a passion/gift for massage, bodywork and healing. I have experienced 'employment' as a soldier (physical training instructor), 'self-employment' as a businessman (creating a chain of coffee shops) and 'freedom' as a pilgrim (Camino de Santiago several times).
I am a Qualified Kotsuban Yumeiho Seitai therapist. I have a vast amount of knowledge & experience with back pain & know first hand how excruciating this pain can be!
I am qualified Yumeiho therapist since 1999 with experience of treating patients with back problems and children with scoliosis. I have level 3 diploma as complementary therapist (Swedish massage and Aromatherapy) and Classic massage diploma.
I am qualified Yumeiho terapist since 1997 with experience in treating patients with back pain problem and kids with scoliosis. I graduated a medical school and I possess qualificationsin general and sport massage.


Gust Gab: Lloyd's Barbeque Pork Ribs!
When it's hot, and you don't want to cook...you gotta eat - What do you do?
We turn to our grill, to avoid firing up the stove inside!
They look and smell delish, even before you put them on the grill!
The meat literally, and I mean LITERALLY fell off of the bone.
That's my kind of dinner!
The meat comes pre-seasoned, and honestly, it could not be any easier!
And when someone else doesn't mind doing the 'cooking' - that's even better!
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