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"""
Default option value definitions.
"""

import os
import platform

from . import shell
from .versions import Version

__all__ = [
    # Command line configurable
    'BUILD_VARIANT',
    'CMAKE_GENERATOR',
    'COMPILER_VENDOR',
    'SWIFT_USER_VISIBLE_VERSION',
    'CLANG_USER_VISIBLE_VERSION',
    'SWIFT_ANALYZE_CODE_COVERAGE',
    'DARWIN_XCRUN_TOOLCHAIN',
    'DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_OSX',
    'DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_IOS',
    'DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_TVOS',
    'DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_WATCHOS',
    'UNIX_INSTALL_PREFIX',
    'DARWIN_INSTALL_PREFIX',
    'LLVM_MAX_PARALLEL_LTO_LINK_JOBS',
    'SWIFT_MAX_PARALLEL_LTO_LINK_JOBS',
    'DSYMUTIL_JOBS'

    # Constants
]

# Options that can be "configured" by command line options

BUILD_VARIANT = 'Debug'
CMAKE_GENERATOR = 'Ninja'

COMPILER_VENDOR = 'none'
SWIFT_USER_VISIBLE_VERSION = Version('5.8')
CLANG_USER_VISIBLE_VERSION = Version('13.0.0')
SWIFT_ANALYZE_CODE_COVERAGE = 'false'

DARWIN_XCRUN_TOOLCHAIN = 'default'
DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_OSX = '10.9'
DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_IOS = '7.0'
DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_TVOS = '9.0'
DARWIN_DEPLOYMENT_VERSION_WATCHOS = '2.0'

UNIX_INSTALL_PREFIX = '/usr'
DARWIN_INSTALL_PREFIX = ('/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/'
                         'Toolchains/XcodeDefault.xctoolchain/usr')

DSYMUTIL_JOBS = 1

def _system_memory():
    """Returns the system memory as an int. None if the system memory cannot
    be determined.

    TODO: Support Linux and Windows platforms.
    """

    if platform.platform() == 'Darwin':
        try:
            output = shell.check_output(['sysctl', 'hw.memsize']).strip()
            return int(output.split(' ')[1])
        except shell.CalledProcessError:
            return None

    return None

def _default_llvm_lto_link_jobs():
    """Use the formula (GB Memory - 3)/6.0GB to get the number of parallel
    link threads we can support. This gives the OS 3 GB of room to work with.

    This is a bit conservative, but I have found that this heuristic prevents
    me from swapping on my test machine.
    """

    memory = _system_memory()
    if memory is None:
        return None

    return int((memory / 1000000000.0 - 3.0) / 6.0)

def _default_swift_lto_link_jobs():
    """Use the formula (GB Memory - 3)/8.0GB to get the number of parallel
    link threads we can support. This gives the OS 3 GB of room to work with.

    This is a bit conservative, but I have found that this heuristic prevents
    me from swapping on my test machine.
    """

    memory = _system_memory()
    if memory is None:
        return None

    return int((memory / 1000000000.0 - 3.0) / 8.0)

LLVM_MAX_PARALLEL_LTO_LINK_JOBS = _default_llvm_lto_link_jobs()
SWIFT_MAX_PARALLEL_LTO_LINK_JOBS = _default_swift_lto_link_jobs()

def llvm_install_components():
    """Convenience function for getting the default llvm install components for
    platforms.
    """
    components = ['llvm-cov', 'llvm-profdata', 'IndexStore', 'clang',
                  'clang-resource-headers', 'compiler-rt', 'clangd']
    if os.sys.platform == 'darwin':
        components.extend(['dsymutil'])
    else:
        components.extend(['lld'])
    return ';'.join(components)

# Options that can only be "configured" by editing this file.
#
# These options are not exposed as command line options on purpose.  If you
# need to change any of these, you should do so on trunk or in a branch.

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Rescue teams work to remove people trapped under the collapsed Kep building in January 2020.
The Kampot Provincial Court on Wednesday decided to order a reinvestigation into the deadly collapse of a building in Kep province last year, which killed 36 people and injured 23 others, and did not deliver a verdict as expected.
An under-construction seven-floor building collapsed on January 3, 2020, in the coastal province of Kep. Ek Sarun, 65, and his wife, Chhiv Sothy, 61, who were owners of the building, were first arrested shortly after the collapse but then released on bail. They were charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Mann Bunret, a Kampot Provincial Court spokesperson, said that the court had decided to reinvestigate the case but did not elaborate on the court's rationale for the decision.
"The court decided to reinvestigate the case," Bunret said. "It is a confidential issue of the court, so I cannot tell you."
Ek Sarun and Chhiv Sothy are under court supervision after providing a bail guarantee of $88,500 for bail.
Ouk Oeun, a construction worker and survivor of the crash, who lost his wife and three members of his family, said the court should fast-track the proceedings because his family had already waited a long time for justice.
"We want the court to speed up the procedures because I and other victims' families have been waiting for a resolution for a long time," said Oeun. "We want the court to find justice for us faster."
Oeun was working on the ground floor of the building during the collapse and was found unconscious by rescue teams as they sifted through the debris.
Chhorn Eoub is the mother of two survivors of the collapse, but her son-in-law died in the accident. She too implored the court to reach a verdict soon.
"I want the court to finish this case faster," Eoub said, adding that the survivors should get $20,000 in compensation each.
Sok Kin, president of the Building and Wood Workers Trade Union Federation of Cambodia, said the delay in reaching a verdict meant that justice was not delivered to the victims and their families.
"Victims are getting double injustice," Kin said. "First, they die in the building collapse and secondly, they get injustice from the court because it has prolonged the investigation."
He said it was apparent that the rich and powerful were able to get desirable court verdicts but that the average citizen was not as lucky. He said failure to adequately punish those responsible for the incident would only encourage other builders to continue to flout the rules.
Khieu Phearo, who is part of Prime Minister Hun Sen's legal team assigned to assist in the case, declined to comment on the lack of a verdict and referred questions to Ky Tech, another lawyer and the head of Hun Sen's legal team.
Ky Tech said the court had decided to further investigate the case, especially the seven witnesses and experts who had testified during the trial.
"This case will be heard again and lawyers will continue to defend the interests of the victims, no matter what the circumstances," said Ky Tech.
Kampong Chhnang families decry building of weigh station across their land

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Ford is shaking up its production in a move that is sure to be contentious: the auto manufacturer has announced that all small car operations will be relocated from the United States to Mexico.
The movie is due in large part to disastrous profit margins for small cars in the Ford lineup, with August 2016 being particularly devastating for the company. Hell, Ford isn't even alone in these plans, as all three of Detroit's major car manufacturers — General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, and Ford — are planning to move operations to Mexico.
"Over the next two to three years, we will have migrated all of our small car production to Mexico and out of the United States," said Ford CEO Mark Fields during an investor conference in Detroit.
However, the silver-lining here is the move towards autonomous vehicles, as Fields comforted investors by letting them know that pickup truck business and van sales are as solid as ever, and those funds will help in the advancement of self-driving car technology.
So while things aren't exactly sunny for Ford right now, they do seem to have a plan for the future. The problem is the loss of jobs domestically. I'm sure this is going to become an issue in the election, but I guess we'll see.
What do you think about Ford deciding to move small car production to Mexico? Sound off in the comments!
And for more automotive news, watch this video that explains why the Ford Focus RS both lives up to the hype and disappoints at the same time!


The said fabric: a very cool cotton print. I love the geometric overlapping diamonds in orange.
I told her I wasn't making anything in particular. I was just trying to find some 1940s-esque fabrics and this one fit the bill, I felt. She said she thought it looked from that era and mentioned she had some of her mom's old hats and a brown velvet dress she was trying to sell. I told her I would totally be interested, so I got her number and went to see her today. She sold these two lovely 40s' felt hats for a very nice price. She said she wanted them to go to someone that would appreciate them.
I loved the sassy feathers on this gold-colored felt. And the bow in the back is so sweet!
I loved this demure brown felt hat with the ribbon piping, feather, veil, and pin.
Unfortunately the veil is brittle and falling apart and half the feather fluff has come off, but I just loved the shape!
From this angle it almost reminds me of a bonnet from the Regency era!


My daughter is 2 and a half, and she is a model for Baby GAP, The Children's Place, etc. Before i get hate comments on that, She highly enjoys it. She has these beautiful hazel eyes and some gorgeous red hair. It's not exactly carroty or fiery red, in fact in some lighting and seasons it can pass for brown. I was told there could still be a chance she grows out of the red. Anyway, she has extremely light eyebrows. They're not INVISIBLE, but they're the lightest brownish blonde color. The photographers suggest we look into some sort of eyebrow makeup for photoshoots and maybe even use it more outside of photo shoots if i want. I don't think i'd use it on the daily, just for photo shoots. I wouldn't do those ugly, black painted on eyebrows you see all over instagram. I'd use a light brown or a red like her hair to just lightly dust over her eyebrows. Is this cruel?
Is this an ok makeup look for a 17 year old?
How do I order lipstick #843?
Best answer: I don't care for it either, it always feels sticky and the constant need to reapply makes me crazy, so I just wear lipstick. I don't feel the need to follow every trend - you shouldn't either.


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314 W Via Sol
Sunday Jan 19 Sun, Jan 19
314 W. Via Sol
13,068sf lot
Welcome to the former Jeannette C. McIntyre Estate - a Vista Las Palmas fixer opportunity.
The Home:
There is plenty of room to add on to the house and make this a dream home or income generator. This home is on a fantastic lot with incredible mountain views. The pool and spa are well placed and updated with Pebble Tec and updated lighting and pool equipment. There is a large living room with a high vaulted ceiling and mountain view, fireplace, wet bar, tile floors, and attached enclosed sunroom with large dual paned windows. The master bedroom is large with two large walk-in closets, an additional wardrobe closet with skylight, and a large sitting room with patio & pool access.
Additionally, two bedrooms, enclosed patio area with temperature control, and an oversized two-car garage with lots of storage space, washbasin, and direct access to the home. All this and more!
The Community:
Located in one of the most desired neighborhoods of Palm Springs, Vista Las Palmas, this community is located near the design district and many restaurants, shops, and event spaces. The history carries back many years and establishes Palm Springs and a world-class destination and beautiful place to live.
Click here for some history on Jeannette C. McIntyre:
Jeannette C. McIntyre:
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Private family services have been held for Jeannette C. McIntyre, widely known Coachella Valley philanthropist, art dealer and former art gallery owner. Mrs. McIntyre
Mrs. McIntyre died June 18 at Desert Hospice, Desert Hospital, Palm Springs.
She had a lifelong dedication to business and the arts and commitment to education based on the concepts of free enterprise.
She was born in Davenport, where she lived many years. In her childhood days, she developed an interest in art. She also was a dancer and was involved in community theater.
Mrs. McIntyre had been president of LEECO Corp., a manufacturing business headquartered in Madison, Ohio, for 14 years, a position she held after her husband, Frederick, the founder died.
She opened an art gallery in 1984 in California and represented major American, French and German impressionists and contemporary artists and sculptors also of national and international fame. Her gallery became a major art showcase in the desert empire and Southern California. She was founding member of the Gallery Association of Palm Springs.
In 1992, she was among national recipients of Northwood University Distinguished Women's award.
Additionally, she was a swimmer and golfer and a member of Uptown Players in Chicago; Masquers in Iowa; and National Republican Women's Organization. She also had been a world traveler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Frederick (Lash) McIntyre and Jeannette C. McIntyre Charitable Foundation Trust, in care of Martin Leavitt, Sullivan & Leavitt, P.C., P.O. Box 400, Northville, Mich. 48167.
Survivors include a son, John Duncan, Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister, Bernice Warner, Chicago Heights, Ill.; and a longtime companion, Douglas G. Brown.
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Why does Harry Reid call these Obamacare victims liars?
Whether it's been soaring premiums, insurance cancellations, frustrations with the state and federal exchanges, cutting employee hours or even daycare centers closing down, the Affordable Care Act's negative effects have touched all 50 states.
Sen. Harry Reid (D., Nev.) saw it a different way in a strange outburst on the floor Feb. 26, calling all Obamacare horror stories "lies" and "stories made up from whole cloth."
Here are 50 states worth of Harry Reid's liars.
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La Ruta 704, oficialmente Ruta Nacional Terciaria 704, es una ruta nacional de Costa Rica ubicada en la provincia de Alajuela.

Descripción
En la provincia de Alajuela, la ruta atraviesa el cantón de San Ramón (los distritos de San Juan, Concepción), el cantón de Naranjo (el distrito de San José).

Véase también
 Carreteras de Costa Rica
 Anexo:Red Vial Nacional de Costa Rica

Referencias

Transporte de Costa Rica
Carreteras de Costa Rica
Transporte por carretera en Costa Rica

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Our 'Back in the Saddle' sessions offer a client centred approach for adults who may or may not have ridden in the past, offering specifically designed progressive riding courses to support a rider's first steps into or back into the saddle. These are social riding groups with a novice group and an intermediate group.
These sessions are usually held in our indoor school. During better weather we sometimes use our all-weather outdoor arenas. The riding lessons are for one hour, but for those who have time and would like to, we would encourage you to come to the yard before your lesson, to help prepare your horse, and to stay afterwards to brush off and chat to the others in your group. A member of staff will be able to help you with grooming and tacking up until you feel confident to do this. We have found that this can be very beneficial to gaining your confidence with the horses. If you would like to brush up on your stable management and horse care skills, we also offer stable management lessons.
Do you remember the joy of being on a horse and forgetting all your worries?
Would you like to rekindle your relationship with a horse?
Have you been too busy to get around to riding again?
Do you ever watch other people riding, and wish it could be you?
Well now is a great time to 'get into the Saddle'.
If you are an adult who has never ridden before, but you think you might like to, we are able to offer lessons with exceptionally gentle well trained horses and patient instructors so that you will soon feel at home.
You can do it, and we are here to help you.
We offer several options to suit different people, all with the main aim of encouraging people to develop their riding skills and confidence, whilst improving their fitness and giving them the opportunity to progress within the equestrian sport of their choice. It doesn't matter what your previous level of ability was, or even if you have never ridden, we understand that you may feel a little nervous when you start, so we are here to help you every step of the way.
Each activity will run term times only, and is designed to be progressive. We therefore encourage you to book for half a term at a time, and in doing so you will receive a discount. If there is space in a group, it may be possible to join in for a one-off session by paying the usual rates. Riders will be offered the option of working through BHS progressive riding tests. This can be taught and assessed as part of your lesson, allowing you to progress at your own speed.
For any of the courses all you need to do is book online or call the office on 01728 746916 . If you would like to visit the yard and meet the staff and the horses before you book, you are very welcome to do so. We are open daily as a visitor attraction for anybody wishing to meet our collection of animals, enjoy our riverside ramble (with or without their dogs) or a coffee and cake in our Café. There is ample free car parking. You can find more useful information for new customers on our online booking page.
We understand that adults can lead busy lives and that it is sometimes difficult to commit time to a new hobby. This is why all our 'Back in the Saddle' courses allow you to be flexible.
If you book a block of 6 lessons, you will effectively be paying for less than 5 so it isn't the end of the world if you end up missing one.
If for whatever reason you can't attend a session please let us know in advance, so that we can ensure that the horses get the correct exercise.
When you book a course, it is not transferable to other people and cannot be carried over to another block of lessons, or be used as part payment for any other lessons.
If you think you will be unable to commit to the course of lessons, it may be possible to join in for a one off session if there is space in a group, by paying the usual group lesson rates. See our lesson prices page.
Please note that courses may run for 5, 6 or 7 weeks depending on the length of the school terms.
NEXT COURSE: starts Wednesday 24th APRIL. 5 week course £75.00. Pay as you go £22.00.
If you haven't ridden for a long time, or are a little nervous and would like to get back into it gently then this class is for you. A small group lesson where you can relax and socialise with others while the kids are at school. This is a progressive course to help you regain your equestrian skills and confidence. At the end of the course, you can have the option of joining up for another course, or you could move into a different group.
NEXT COURSE: starts Wednesday 2th April, 5 week course £140.00. Pay as you ride £35.00 per session.
For those who have moved on from the morning groups, and want to introduce some slightly faster work.
NEXT COURSE: Starts Wednesday 24th February, 5 week course £140.00. Pay as you ride £35.00 per session.
This is a group covering a wide range of western riding disciplines and horsemanship. Ideally suited to those who can already lope, and would like to improve their horsemanship, and enjoy the challenges which come with western trail riding and games etc. Our Western Riding page has more information.
NEXT COURSE: Thursday 25th April, 5 week course £165.00. Pay as you ride £41.00 per session.
This group is specifically aimed at those who like to take the pace a little more slowly. This is a small, fun, social, group lesson including various games and activities to help you improve your riding. For an additional £6.00 per session you can ride Western style or Side Saddle in this group if you prefer.
NEXT COURSE: Starts Thursday 25th April, 5 week course £140.00. Pay as you ride £35.00 per session.
This is a non-riding group for those wishing to improve their horsemanship and ability to handle horses from the ground. The course covers various topics including, groundwork, in hand work, loading, lunging and horse agility, along with time to groom and pamper your chosen horse, in order to help develop a better friendship bond. You will learn to handle horses confidently, and work through exercises which are of benefit to the horse and to riders.
Thursday 7pm - 8pm Social Riding group intermediate level.
NEXT COURSE: 25th April, 5 week course £140.00 or pay as you go £35.00 per session.
For those of you who enjoy the social side of riding, you are very welcome to stay and chat afterwards, or pop into the café for cake and a coffee or lunch.
For those who have to dash off back to work you will be pleased to know you can make use of our showers if you wish before you leave.
You can continue to repeat the courses for as long as you like, but as you progress in confidence and ability you may also be interested in taking part in our fun competitions at weekends, or becoming a member of the riding club based at the centre. You might like to join in with other lessons, hacks or activities. Some people enjoy it so much that they end up loaning or buying a horse from us. It's up to you. Just let us know and we can help you to realise your goals.


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We are committed to keeping our members informed of the latest information available from Government and within the community services sector, and providing practical and strategic advice to our members.
This includes information and advice on:
Policy developments
We do this in a number of ways.
Advisory service
We provide a personalised advice and referrals service over the phone and via email should an issue arise at your house that you need guidance and support on.
Weekly e-communications
We communicate to our members regularly. Our highly regarded weekly e-bulletin provides a round-up of the latest:
sector news and resources
Our member-only online resource library provides policy and procedural templates and other important resources to promote best-practice, consistency across the sector, and greater efficiency for our houses.
Areas include governance, team management, community development practice, stakeholder engagement, emergency management, and so much more.
Our private, member-only Facebook groups are an opportunity for NHVic to share information and engage with members in an immediate way, and encourage networking and the sharing of ideas and resources between members.
You must be a current staff or committee member of a member organisation to join.
The groups are:
Member's Group - our general group
Finance Group - focusing on financial management, targeted at treasurers, finance officers and bookkeepers
Childcare Provider Group - for neighbourhood houses which provide a childcare service
Adult Community Education Providers Group - for neighbourhood houses which are Learn Locals and/or RTOs
See the professional development page to find out more.
Published: 3rd June, 2020
Updated: 24th September, 2020


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Home » City calls foul on sustainable energy facility
Government and Sustainability
City calls foul on sustainable energy facility
Odor from anaerobic digester forces Lowell City Council to terminate contracts.
| By Charlsie Dewey |
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An energy project that was supposed to make a local city a leader in sustainable energy has turned foul.
After several months of promises from the facility operator to rectify the situation, the Lowell City Council voted to terminate its contracts with Lowell Energy AD (LEAD).
LEAD is the company behind the $6-million anaerobic digester that was built in Lowell and began operating in February 2015.
It was designed and built by enCO2, a German company, to convert organic waste into methane, or "biogas," which is burned to drive the combined heat and power generator. The facility was expected to generate enough electricity to power 800 homes in the community.
LEAD leased city property at 625 Chatham St. for the project and Lowell Light and Power, the city's energy provider, entered into a contract to purchase energy from the biodigester. The plan also called for the city to eventually purchase the facility from LEAD after taking advantage of several tax credits for which the project was eligible.
Michael Burns, Lowell city manager, said residents from a nearby neighborhood on the west end of the community began complaining about a foul odor coming from the biodigester last fall.
"I don't know what happened during the winter months, but once spring came, the odor started to get bad again, and by summer, it was really bad," Burns said.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality investigated the situation on multiple occasions, and LEAD was cited with multiple nuisance violations over the odor.
Burns said most recently, LEAD was given until Nov. 1 to rectify the problem.
"We worked with them to develop an odor mitigation plan, and they had until Nov. 1 to correct the odor, and they haven't been able to do that," he said. "The odor is still a problem. As a result, the Lowell City Council has directed the city attorney and I to work toward terminating the agreements with LEAD.
"They've also had significant issues with their wastewater discharge, and as a result, I've been directed by the city council to have the wastewater superintendent revoke their discharge permits."
Burns said LEAD has been notified, and he hopes the parties can come to an amicable termination agreement.
"If not, I guess we would have to look into other options," he said.
Prior to the city council vote, LEAD issued a statement to the media with the following quote from Greg Northrup, its managing partner, in response to the facility's most recent troubles: a malfunction Nov. 27 that led to the digester contents foaming out of control.
"We are disappointed by this news," Northrup said. "The vision for the Lowell waste-to-energy project was to create low-cost, sustainable energy for the city and offer some key area companies a more environmentally responsible disposal option.
"This project has suffered from the start, through a combination of construction shortfalls and operational issues. We have worked diligently for the past six months to successfully address odor issues from the entire operation, only to have the digester unit encounter a significant malfunction. There was no potential for an explosion.
"In recent months, our neighbors have contended with periods of odor escaping our site. That is unacceptable to them, and it is unacceptable to us.
"We are cleaning out the digester and shutting down the operation until we can complete a full investigation of this latest incident and a comprehensive review of the digester. As we consider the future of this project, it is with the understanding that the waste-to-energy system cannot negatively impact our neighbors. If we determine that we cannot reliably run this system without subjecting the neighbors to off-site odors, it simply will not reopen."
Currently, the biodigester is not in operation.
Burns said he does not expect the facility to resume operations, and he expects it will be dismantled in the future.
"I've been directed to work toward a path to dismantle it and have everything removed," he said.
He said he isn't sure what LL&P will do with the building afterward.
The project also was supposed to provide enough renewable energy to exceed LL&P's Renewable Portfolio Standard requirement of 10 percent by 2015, which was a requirement of the 2008 Michigan Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act.
LL&P did not return calls for comment about the biodigester or how it will handle a renewable energy mandate without the facility.
Through a spokesperson, Northrup declined further comment at this time while the company figures out its next steps but said it will continue to address the matter.
Charlsie Dewey
Charlsie Dewey is a former Grand Rapids Business Journal staff reporter who most recently covered manufacturing, restaurants, food and agriculture, travel and tourism, transportation, nonprofits, energy and sustainability.
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A snapshot of our Christmas, now Killian's 9-month portrait. Only three more portraits of him before we quit posting his personal portraits every month. I know some of you love them, and I know some of you don't watch us for that!
Happy Holidays from WinterWolf Studios!! Love to you all!
This should be a Christmas card or a commercial, it's that good.
I hope you don't mine me featuring this on my tumblr!
kids can turn hurt feelings into another world - of tears inexpressible. In short, they can amplify my emotions.
Fantastic like in the Old Movies! Good Feeling!
hi, i really loved the pictrure and i love babies they are the future and something about the unlimited potential in them just makes me happy so congrats on the pic and son.
just a quick question how do you give that "white screen" appearance to the picture is it done via a filter on lens or post producction? i really like the finish you have given to this picture.
this was relevant last year, and still rings true now, and forever will be as long as there are children with faces like this on christmas morning.
oh my god. he's so cute!
Your deviation was featured in a news article in here!
Do browse through the other amazing deviations!
So you guys aren't going to post photos of him anymore?
Well I loved this series while it lasted. ^^ He's such an adorable little boy.
These are such an awesome series of shots!
Simpler times. Simpler times. Great shot, takes me back to being a kid!
Omg he brings tears to my eyes! He's tooo adorable god bless him!
awesome capture of the moment!
I love that shirt. My nephew has one. I think it's obligatory that every child has one at Christmas.
This is a wonderful portrait of him, too.


"We are enabling convergence between security and IT"
Thomas Lausten enjoys a well-known security profile in both his home country Denmark and the rest of Scandinavia. He started his security career in 1993 and had for many years key positions at both Bewator and Siemens before he became the CEO of ADI Alarmsystem in 2011. On the 1st of December last year he decided to take on a new role - vice president sales EMEA at the Danish VMS company Milestone Systems. Detektor met with Thomas Lausten and asked him some questions about the move to Milestone, the VMS market and future business opportunities.
You were the CEO at ADI Alarmsystem, what drew you to Milestone?
"Milestone is a very exciting company. The open strategy the company has is both exciting and unique on the market. The business model is based on an open platform. No matter what you do you have thousands of companies that have developed a part of their security solution on Milestone's platform. That gives great opportunities for growth."
What is unique with Milestone?
"The open platform and the fact that we invest a great deal of the company's revenues into R&D and developing our products is what makes us unique."
How can you strengthen Milestone?
"I can among other things add management competence from the security industry. Many others here have competence within for example R&D or IT, while I can come with input from the security industry. It is a business I know a lot about and that will help secure future growth for Milestone."
How will Milestone continue to expand?
"We are represented all over the world but aim to strengthen our impression further and get closer to our customers, which are the distributors, reseller and end users."
"A great deal of the explanation lies in our ecosystem of partners that have developed a part of their solution on our platform. A lot of the marketing activities are performed with these partners and we are going to invest a great deal this year, for example in our educational Milestone Partner Open Platform days. We have an aggressive communication plan in the EMEA and we will attend several security shows."
So 2014 is an important year for Milestone?
"Yes, we are going all in and there is a huge interest for Milestone in many countries. We are well-known, but we can of course get even more well-known, both for partners and customers."
So Milestone is trying to achieve a clear profile?
"We want to make it even clearer what Milestone is all about, and put focus on our partners to make it even easier to work with Milestone. We are strengthening the organisation to get closer to our partners. It is important to recruit the best competence. We are looking for convergence between security and IT, and to get the best from both worlds."
Are IT and security far apart?
"It´s interesting, they are not far apart at all and more connected than one would think. The IT sector joins the security sector from the network side. While the security sector is more product oriented, the IT sector has a different perspective where the products are more secondary."
"The IP technology within security has grown a lot. And video has become big within the IT companies since it's something that demands a lot of bandwidth and storage."
Is there any other big news from Milestone?
"Yes, we are now launching our Husky. It is a new, simple and slick plug-and-play NVR. It comes with preinstalled licences and is perfect for those inexperienced with installing software."
How do you view the VMS competition, for example Genetec?
"We have great respect for all competition on the market. The IP technology is on the rise in many countries. We are different since we use a lot of the turnover on R&D. This means that we get a quick platform development. Our competitors have other technological offerings which some prefer and think are better, with another set-up and a different organisation."
Why do you think Milestone is better?
"Our solution will last both in the long term and in the short term. Our database technology that we have developed ourselves is unique. Other companies use generic data bases while we at Milestone have full insight."
What are the plans for your platform XProtect?
"It has already transformed into a security management platform that several technologies are hooked up to, like access control, smoke generators, lighting and so on. This is something both we and our partners analyse and develop constantly. That is also why we now strengthen our organisation with the best staff possible."
What are Milestone's growth aims?
"It is no secret that IP is the fastest growing category within security. Our ambition is, and has been for a long time, to be the best and strongest player on a market with double digit growth."
How do you view Security-as-a-Service?
"There are partners who offer service solutions. With a licence from Milestone you also get an ongoing agreement on updates and service, which also bring new ways to use the technology. Milestone isn´t all about security any more, we have many solutions for different verticals where security isn´t the main priority, for example hospitals, commerce and banks."
"A hospital might want to monitor a patient that has gone through surgery and is about to wake up. There you can have a camera instead of a nurse checking in on the patient every five minutes. It saves money and the patient can get immediate help if something happens."
"A restaurant chain can be in full control of all restaurants by using cameras and analytics. They can analyse if a selected offer draws more customers, what happens in check out-lines and see if a restaurant is clean without having inspectors in cars going around town. There are many examples of video analytics for several markets, like heat mapping and people counting."
Does the video analytics really work this well?
"Yes, video analytics is the future when it comes to video surveillance, and also the link to other technologies such as lighting. We just have to communicate all the possibilities to the market. It is very exciting that our partners are working on things we haven´t even thought about.
So how do you spread the word?
"Via for example leading magazines, the web, social media and events. In general I think many know what we at Milestone do, and that there is a huge interest in the technology and the open platform. But it is important that we use the resources to explain it in the correct way."
And which is the correct way?
"It is important for us to communicate that we are solution oriented, not only surveillance oriented. Furthermore, we are very loyal to the channel and work solely towards distributors, even though we communicate to the entire market."
Finally, how have you found your first few months at Milestone?
"It has been very good. Milestone is a very exciting company and my job is a true challenge, which is both fun and inspiring."


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A Guide to the Beans You Need to Know (and Cook)
Published April 29, 2017 July 17, 2020 by thedevourhour in Recipes
This post (by me) originally appeared on Food Republic.
As Bart Simpson once famously wrote on a school chalkboard, "Beans are neither fruit nor musical." Don't let these facts dissuade you, though — beans are still great, as well as a nutrition-packed dietary staple for a large portion of the world. Some estimates place the origins of legume cultivation and consumption as far back as 20,000 years ago. Some forms you're likely very familiar with, but there are a ton of varieties, many more than I could possibly get into here. What's more, the word "bean" can be widely applied to some very different things (green beans, peas, etc.), but today we're going to stick to some of the most popular dried varieties.
If you live in the U.S., the dozen listed here can likely be found at your local grocery store. Most of these beans are all technically members of the same species and share a lot of the same DNA — their differences stem mostly from selective breeding and historical population bottlenecks. These are typically classified as "New World beans," because they originate from the "New World" (i.e., the Americas). But don't worry, I've got some Old World beans in the mix for you, too. Beans for everyone!
NAVY BEANS
One of the "common" beans, these are small, white and slightly flat with an oval shape. Also known as pea beans or white pea beans, the term "Navy bean" came from the fact that the U.S. Navy relied heavily on these to feed sailors in the 19th century. These are considered to be one of the healthiest beans, and are often used in pies, baked beans, and soups.
CRANBERRY BEANS
These were first bred in Colombia as cargamanto beans and have since been widely adopted and cultivated in Italy. They are also referred to as borlotti beans, Roman beans, saluggia beans, and rosecoco beans. These have become common in Mediterranean cuisine, and while they look sort of like pink pinto beans before cooking (and basically like pinto beans after cooking, when they lose their pinkish hue), they differ in flavor, being a little lighter and nuttier than pinto beans.
These are white kidney beans, commonly used in central and southern Italian cooking. These, like red kidney beans, have high levels of a specific toxin called Phytohaemagglutinin (also known as kidney bean lectin) when raw. To rid the beans of toxins, you need to pre-soak, then boil them for at least 10 minutes, though the FDA recommends no less than 30 minutes to be on the safe side. If you're using these in a slow cooker, make sure you use pre-cooked canned beans, or cook the beans separately first, as the lower temperature of a slow cooker can actually increase the level of toxins.
Often mistaken for red kidney beans, these are actually not a New World bean at all: They originated in East Asia and were crossbred with a Himalayan variety to create a sturdy hybrid. They are however, very similar in appearance and feel to common New World varieties. If you've ever had anything filled with or flavored with red bean paste, boiling these beans with sugar creates that paste. These are also sometimes called "small beans," with soy beans being the counterpart "large bean."
While these are technically a legume, they're classified slightly different from most others, and are considered an "oilseed" by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. This may be one of the most versatile crops in history, one that provides more protein per acre than any other crop. Soybeans are not really eaten as is, unless the pods are still immature (edamame). Many of the food uses of soybeans include some manner of processing, but "processed" is not necessarily what it means to many people today, as people have been making Asian food staples like soy sauce and tofu for a long time. Other food applications include soy milk, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, soy flour, soy oil and many others.
BLACK-EYED PEAS
Also known as black-eyed beans, this legume's genus was once classified similarly to New World beans but has since been modified. These beans originate from West Africa and have since become a prominent part of Southern American cooking; if you're not eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day in the South, you clearly don't know what you're doing (or so I've been told). Most of the commercially available beans are California Blackeyes (shown here), but if you're in the Southern United States you'll see a wide variation in varieties, many of them heirloom.
Also commonly known as chickpeas, these came from the Middle East originally and were one of the first legume crops to be cultivated, with evidence of cultivation dating back to 7500 B.C. These are what hummus is made from, and chickpea flour has been used in various food cultures for ages. From the Phillipines to India to Portugal, many regions have their own long history with the garbanzo bean.
Also known as the black turtle bean, these are a staple of many Latin American diets. They have a meaty texture, high protein content, and plenty of fiber, making them a favorite bean for many vegetarians. These are one of my favorite varieties to eat, and I highly recommend this recipe for them (I make these once a week at least).
Let's be honest, you just pronounced that in your head as "LYE-ma," and you're not necessarily wrong, as most people call them that. But did you know these beans got that name because they are originally from the Andes near a little place called Lima? That's right, it should be pronounced "LEE-ma beans." At least in theory, of course. I don't think anyone is about to change the common way of saying it, but you can now tell people they're wrong about a thing if you want. Anyway, these are also known as butter beans or sieva beans (slightly smaller) and can be found fresh or dried. This is another toxic variety that needs to be soaked and boiled before consumption. There are stories of people subbing in lima bean flour for chickpea flour in fried food and then getting serious food poisoning because the toxins were not properly extracted. In some areas, butter beans (sieva) and lima beans are seen as distinct varieties.
These are called kidney beans because, well, they look like kidneys. Red kidney beans are common in Indian cuisine, Cajun and Creole cooking, and they're also used in a lot of American-style chilis. These, like their white counterparts, have high levels of a specific toxin when raw (see above under "cannellini beans" to find out how to reduce the toxins to an edible level).
Another common New World bean, these can sometimes be confused with both cannellini and Navy beans. These are smaller than cannellini but bigger than Navy and resemble small lima beans in shape. They can be a little grainy in texture, but they have an intense nutty flavor compared to the other two white varieties.
The most popular and widely used bean in the U.S. and northern Mexico, these are what go into your refried beans. These are a good source of protein and historically have been relied upon when meat has been scarce, like in winter months. The combination of protein and the right amino acids makes it a "complete" protein source.
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Enjoying the sun at Mälarpaviljongen
Photo: Anna Hållams
Mälarpaviljongen
Extending a rainbow-coloured welcome to everybody.
The LGBT guide to Stockholm
on visitstockholm.com.
Arto Winter runs one of Stockholm's most popular summer restaurants with an outspoken LGBT profile. Thanks to its waterside location and laid-back ambience Mälarpaviljongen attracts an audience far beyond the gay community. "There aren't many restaurants targeted solely at gays in Stockholm – instead, the whole city is tolerant," he says.
Visit Mälarpaviljongen on any given day during the summer and you're likely to meet a diverse group of guests. Toddlers play on the small sandy beach next to the garden tables, while their fathers sip coffee and keep a nervous eye on their offspring. A few tables away an elderly lady, perhaps a bit over 80, enjoys her daily lunch in the lush garden, seeking shadow behind an olive tree. Further away on the pontoon extending on the waters of Riddarfjärden, a couple on holiday sip rosé and soak up the sun.
In the middle of it all, Arto Winter criss-crosses among the tables, talking to the staff and making sure that everything is running smoothly. He and his business partner Anders Karlsson have been running an outdoor summer restaurant here since 2004. Ever since then the rainbow flags, Mälarpaviljongen's signature, have been waving proudly in the summer breeze.
Arto Winter est le gérant de Mälarpaviljongen, restaurant populaire de Stockholm, ouvert et accueillant à tous. Photo: Anna Hållams
"We stand for the same values the rainbow flag stands for. Welcoming the gay community, of course, but also their friends and everyone else who feels at home in that atmosphere. The rainbow flag never excludes anyone," he says.
Pioneers for the gay community
Winter himself came to Sweden from neighbouring Finland 30 years ago. Back then, the Swedish capital was a very different place from today – while it was certainly more tolerant than many other countries at the time, the gay community still had few places where they could hang out openly during the day. After some years in his new home town, Winter set out to change all that. He and Karlsson opened up café Chokladkoppen in the Old Town in 1997 with a mission to create a new kind of meeting place.
"I was driven by a strong personal dedication. When I was young, I didn't feel like I could come out, which is why I moved to Stockholm," he recalls. "But the city was void of meeting places for gays during daytime. With our café, we wanted to create a tolerant, friendly place for all guests, but also a tolerant work environment."
Their next effort was restaurant Djurgårdsterassen. Winter remembers a milestone from the summer of 2000 when the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia made a public visit to the restaurant and ate lunch under the rainbow flags – a controversial move from the royal couple and sign that times were changing. After that Winter and Karlsson opened Torget, the first gay bar in Stockholm that kept its doors open seven days a week. "We were some kind of pioneers. Torget had big windows, which is why we used to say that we brought the gay community out into the open, up from the cellar."
Business with a mission
With the widespread popularity of Mälarpaviljongen, the duo has come a long way from their first tiny café in the Old Town. But their driving force is still the same. They talk about "a business idea with a mission" and practice what they preach. Six years ago, Mälarpaviljongen started employing asylum seekers who had had to flee their home countries due to their sexual orientation.
"In Sweden, you're allowed to work while you wait for your asylum decision, and we feel that having a job is important for everyone. It allows you to be part of a community," Winter says.
Together with a group of like-minded people, he has also founded The Rainbow Foundation, an organization with the aim of financially assisting LGBT people throughout the world. Its assets come from donations, but a part of Mälarpaviljongen's profits – specifically from the sales of the restaurant's own rosé wine – also goes to support the foundation.
An open city
As the day turns into evening, Mälarpaviljongen's coloured lights are turned on, and on many evenings a live band starts to play on the stage. The families with small children have gone home and different crowd takes over: couples wanting to enjoy an al fresco dinner of Toast Skagen or halloumi burgers, groups of friends stopping by for a pre-dinner drink and party-goers looking for some spontaneous dance. DJs keep the dance floor going until the wee hours. For Arto Winter, the lively scene is a testament to his work over the past decades.
"Stockholm has gone through a major change since I arrived. Today, Stockholm Pride is one of the biggest festivals in the Nordic countries, and attitudes have changed noticeably. Thanks to the open atmosphere here there aren't many restaurants targeted solely at gays – instead, the whole city is tolerant."
Arto Winter's five favourite restaurants in Stockholm
1. Fotografiska
"The restaurant is fantastic, with a great vegetarian menu. And the museum, is of course a must-see."
Stadsgårdshamnen 22 / fotografiska.com
2. Green Queen
"This is our second restaurant in Stockholm. It has a contemporary and healthy profile, with a menu consisting of vegan food." (Green Queen is a seasonal summer restaurant and opens again in April 2019.)
Norr Mälarstrand 64 / malarpaviljongen.se/the-green-queen
3. Södra Teatern
"A great venue with an impressive program of live concerts and other events, with a fantastic view from the terrace in the summer, and nice vegetarian food."
Mosebacke torg 1–3 / sodrateatern.com
4. Tak
"A skybar with a cool ambiance over the rooftops of central Stockholm."
Brunkebergstorg 2–4 / tak.se
5. Sturehof
"If you're looking for a real Stockholm institution, visit this restaurant and order one of their classic Swedish dishes."
Stureplan 2 / sturehof.com


Anyone caught up in the investigation could face further scrutiny too, with HMRC planning cross-tax reviews of any businesses they find that are involved in any dubious practices.
In these instances, organisations operating through an offshore company would remain exempt from HMRC rules and therefore protected from investigation.
Alternatively, an offshore company registration could offer similar protection against further scrutiny over finances from the government.
Those businesses failing to utilise these rules and involved in property dealings in London could face a difficult future with HMRC keen to crack down on any suggestion of tax avoidance in the UK economy.
Neil Hedger, HMRC's London Taskforce team leader, said: "This taskforce will come down hard on commercial companies that have chosen to break the rules and deliberately evade the taxes they should be paying.
"The message is clear – if you deliberately seek to evade tax we can and will track you down and you'll face not only a heavy fine, but possibly a criminal prosecution as well.
The taskforce is one of 12 planned by HMRC over the next 12 months, with more to follow.


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General Fitness
Why Your Mobility Worsens As You Age, and What to Do About It
By Jessica Migala January 20, 2022 Reviewed by K. Aleisha Fetters, CSCS
Collagen breakdown and chronic conditions can contribute to mobility losses in aging, but your lifestyle plays the biggest role.
Image Credit: Portra/E+/GettyImages
Why Mobility Matters
Why It Worsens
Improve Your Mobility
Mobility is one of the keys to life lived well — allowing you to get up, move around and do everything you want (and without pain). But it also happens to be something that can decline through the years.
Fortunately, it's something you have more control over than you might think. Why? Because mobility losses actually have less to do with changing bodies and more to do with changing lifestyles.
We are not doomed to frailty just because we grow older if we are willing to stay active and make wellness a priority. Remaining active and living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your present and future self.
Why Mobility Matters for Healthy Aging
In its simplest terms, mobility is how you move. More specifically, it's how well your joints move through their full range of motion, Sabrena Jo, CPT, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), tells LIVESTRONG.com.
The value of being able to take a joint through its range of motion (say, extending and flexing an elbow or ankle) is that it supports your ability to move or walk freely and easily. That's critical for functioning well and living independently, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
What does that look like in real life? Examples include reaching into the cupboard for a cup (shoulder), walking up and down stairs (ankle)) and bending down to pick something off the floor (hips and knees), Joe Castelli, DPT, founder of S.P.O.R.T. Physiotherapy and Wellness in New York City tells LIVESTRONG.com.
Overtime, a lack of mobility translates into less independence, as well as a greater risk of falls, disease, loss of function and even death, according to the NIA. Without good joint mobility, you may also feel stiff and achy, and participating in activities or daily tasks will become more difficult. Losing mobility can be a big drag on your quality of life.
Fortunately, improving your range of motion can decrease pain, anxiety, depression and improve the ability to do day-to-day activities and personal-care routines, per an August 2017 study in PLOS ONE.
The bottom line: Preserving and knowing how to regain mobility are critical for healthy aging. And it's never too late to start.
Why Mobility Worsens With Age
Some mobility losses are just a part of getting older. "A natural consequence of aging is the breakdown of collagen, a structure that holds water, which provides fluid and suppleness to joints," Jo says. That makes it harder for joints to access their full range of motion.
Also, as you age, certain conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and heart failure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are also associated with mobility loss, according to a study in the Annals of Medicine in March 2019. Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, can also contribute.
But as far as natural changes with age go, that's about it. (And you can argue that age-related muscle loss isn't a guarantee if you stay active.)
The biggest reason joint range of motion declines with age is because of our habits. Think: If you don't use it, you lose it. Plus, over time, repetitive motions get engrained.
One classic example? Typing at a keyboard. Jo explains that typing shortens the muscles in the front chest. If you're also hunched forward (a common at-your-desk posture), then you are over-stretching the muscles in your back.
"Over the years, if you don't do anything to counteract that habitual activity, the muscles on one side of a joint become chronically shortened and the muscles on the opposite side become chronically lengthened," she says.
For instance, even when you're not at your desk, you might still walk around in the world with that imbalance, contributing to a loss of mobility. The danger is that this can cause wear-and-tear on joints that, long-term can lead to chronic pain.
Finally, if you're not physically active, you're not conditioning your joints to move through their full intended range of motions. This can also cause loss of mobility in older adults, Jo says.
As it stands, 27.5 percent of people globally do not get enough physical activity, according to a September 2018 study in The Lancet Global Health of nearly two million people. (Sufficient physical activity was defined as at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week.)
Natural age-related changes happen gradually over time. If you experience a sudden loss of mobility, immediately seek medical attention.
4 Ways to Preserve (and Improve!) Mobility as You Age
Image Credit: AaronAmat/iStock/GettyImages
"We are not doomed to frailty just because we grow older if we are willing to stay active and make wellness a priority," says Michelle Rogers, CPT, a certified personal trainer and senior fitness specialist. "Remaining active and living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your present and future self."
Here are the habits that experts want you to stick with:
Do what you can to build activity into your day. "You can offset some of those mobility losses due to aging if you just keep moving," Jo says. And that doesn't mean training for a marathon or sweating buckets doing a high-intensity interval workout (though it can!).
Get this: In a February 2021 JAMA Network Open study, older adults who participated in the greatest amounts of daily light-intensity physical activity (walking, gardening and even drying dishes) were up to 40 percent less likely to develop mobility problems over a six-year span compared with those who were less active.
"One of the simplest and best exercises is walking. That's a great place to start," Rogers says.
Schedule daily walks, and choose the time when you're most likely to make it happen (such as in the morning before things pop up in your day or after dinner when you know you can dedicate the time). Start small, Rogers says, and work up to longer sessions until you reach 30 minutes per day. For days when you don't have the time for a full walk, just do what you can. Every bit counts.
This Beginner Walking Program Builds Cardio and Strength in 4 Weeks
2. Mix Up Your Moves
It's great to find a workout you love, but doing the exact same exercises every day isn't ideal for joint mobility. Better are exercise sessions that look different on different days of the week. (Don't worry, you can — and should — repeat your workouts from week to week.)
"A combination of activities — like strength training, cycling, running and yoga — will move your joints in all the ways possible," Jo says.
For instance, she says, if you make all of your workouts cycling ones, you will move joints in a single position, which can cause your hips, back and chest to become tight and achy. You can decrease that risk by opening up the front of your body through strength and yoga.
"If you keep a varied schedule of activities to move your body in different ways, you don't have to worry that much about mobility loss," says Jo.
The 5-Minute Workout for Healthy Joints
by Brittany Hammond, CPT
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Start Cycling Over 50
by Margie Zable Fisher
Do This 20-Minute Side-to-Side and Rotational Workout for Healthy Joints
by Jaime Osnato
3. Take Standing Breaks
If you have a desk job, then you're probably spending long periods of time sedentary at your desk. And you might be able to relate to the sensation of getting up after sitting for a while to feel tight and achy.
"One of the ways we can counteract that is to move often," Jo says. If you're at a desk job, that can look like standing up on your feet and/or walking once an hour for five minutes, she recommends.
The earlier you can start this habit the better, but it's never too late. For older adults, those who took more breaks per day — including moving from sitting to standing — were more likely to have better physical function, as assessed by a senior fitness test, according to a January 2015 study in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
Standing up to interrupt time spent sitting engages large skeletal muscles and, when consistently performed throughout the day, activates thousands of muscular contractions, the researchers note. Standing up more — no matter your age — is important even if you've done a workout that day.
4. Get Bendy
Stretching that target your shoulders, spine, hips, calves can battle chronic stiffness that plays into mobility losses in older adults, says Jo. Stretching — both with static (bend and hold) stretches as well as dynamic (flowly) ones — is a great opportunity to move your joints in ways they otherwise might not all too regularly.
Many yoga workouts also include a flexibility and mobility component, Jo says.
However you decide to bend and stretch, focus on challenging yourself — but always without pain. Pushing too hard into stretches can damage your joints and contribute to injury. The goal is to feel a gentle, pleasant stretch in your muscles. If something doesn't feel good, listen to your body and pull back a bit or avoid that stretch altogether.
The 8 Best Dynamic Hip Stretches to Loosen Tight Muscles and Improve Your Mobility
by Henry Halse
The 13 Best Shoulder Stretches, According to Physical Therapists
by Bojana Galic
This 60-Second Stretch Relieves Back Pain While Strengthening Your Core
National Institute on Aging: "Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age."
PLOS ONE: "The association between observed mobility and quality of life in the near elderly."
Annals of Medicine: "Chronic diseases and objectively monitored physical activity profile among aged individuals – a cross-sectional twin cohort study."
The Lancet Global Health: "Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants."
JAMA Network Open: "Evaluation of Light Physical Activity Measured by Accelerometry and Mobility Disability During a 6-Year Follow-Up in Older Women."
The Journals of Gerontology: "Breaking-up Sedentary Time Is Associated With Physical Function in Older Adults."
Want to Age Well? Do This Thigh Stretch Every Day
9 Moves You Can Do Every Day to Improve Your Joint Mobility
The 6 Best Get-Up Exercises to Help You More Easily Stand Up From the Floor
Want to Age Well? Do This One Stretch Every Morning Before Getting Out of Bed


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To Curse or not to Curse…follow-up comments.
Due to the article's length I have not received as much feedback as I expected, neverthless, the 5-7 comments I have received were very thoughtful. Not all agreed as I expected, but some were thankful for my contribution in this area. Due to some of the comments I have received I will be making some corrections on my paper in order to have a more cogent argumentation. I have added a necessary first paragraph and a few sentences to help connect the thought-process. This article was intended to be a supplement to the a lecture I delivered at the church I attend on the Third Commandment. The Article is found here.
It is no exaggeration to state that the 50 most influential Christians in America according to the Church Report are some of the most dangerous to the church. Granted, there are a few exceptions like John Piper (who probably would be furious to find his name among them), but the decay of the church is revealed when their leaders are shown to be notorious for unfaithful preaching.
And so ends the year of our Lord two thousand and four.
Tomorrow I have a debate in my history class on the nature of Islam. I will be defending the proposition that Islam is inherently violent. It is a 25 minute presentation and then a Q&A. I have spent a substantial amount of time working on it, but not as in-depth as I would like. Of course, Islam is almost as diverse as Christianity in terms of different sects.
Coming up I also have a 15 page paper on Baptism in the Early Church. I am not quite sure what route I will take. I have considered doing an analysis of the east vs. west view on baptism in the first four centuries of the church. I was inspired after reading a paper Greg Johnson did on a similar topic at Covenant Seminary.
I also have about 100 pages to read from Robert Raymond's Systematic Theology and compare his view on the order of salvation with Sinclair Ferguson's view, which he espoused in his book The Holy Spirit. With all that in mind, as time permits I wish to post some of my research for your benefit.


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A Quiet Place Writers Reveal Why They're Not As Involved With the Sequel
Last year, the innovative horror film A Quiet Place took the box office by surprise and by storm, scaring up over $340 million and helping cement director John Krasinski as a major force in Hollywood. And with success comes the inevitable sequels, and now the director will reunite with his wife Emily Blunt for a sequel to A Quiet Place. But while these returning faces will help chart the next adventure in a world plagued by sound-hunting monsters, it looks like the film's original writers are moving onto their next project.
During an interview with ComicBook's Patrick Cavanaugh, writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods explained why they aren't writing the sequel, leaving that job to Krasinski.
"As creators of essentially the movie and the franchise, we always have our hand in the mix," said Beck. "But what was really funny about opening weekend last year is, it was almost immediate that the studio announced there'd be a sequel. What our reaction was, and what John's reaction was, like, 'I don't know if it needs a sequel.'
"We always envisioned it collectively as a standalone film, and very much like what Bryan and I were trying to mount on the wake of A Quiet Place is actually what we consider learning the right lesson, is that there actually is space for original ideas on a big theatrical level. So the decision that Bryan and I made was we'll be passively involved in it. And what was great was John ended up cracking an idea that he really loved and he took the ball and ran with it."
Beck added that they're focusing on creating the next big thing, but that they'll always be involved to some degree because they created the concept and launched the budding franchise.
Krasinski took some convincing to return for A Quiet Place 2, but as the writers stated he got an idea for a unique approach to continue the story. He spoke with Collider about how the new movie will explore the world established in the first film.
"Why I had this little idea that's now gotten bigger is most sequels are about a villain returning or a hero returning, and you have to build this entire world around just the idea that I have a hero or a villain," Krasinski told Collider. "That's a lot, and I think that's where a lot of sequels go wrong because as much as you love that hero or villain, the entire thing is fabricated just to make that person work. [With A Quiet Place 2], we have the world.
"So it's actually the world that's built, it's the idea that the rest of the world is going through this exact same experience. Are there other people that have to survive like this? It's that idea of living through the set of circumstances, not again in the same way obviously, but exploring it more. You only got to do it intimately for a small amount of time, so what happens next?"
A Quiet Place 2 is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 15, 2020.
This article was originally published by Comicbook.com. Read the original article here.
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On most days the furthest thing from my mind is my child being different from any other. We laugh, play together, even bandage changes are so routine it feels like a 'normal' thing to do. I don't have any other children, so I don't have anybody to compare him to on a daily basis, and that might very well be a blessing. I don't sit there feeling sorry for myself, or feel sorry for Nicky that much, if at all. We just live and take care of what needs to be done.
That all changes, however, once we go out in public. The stares, the questions, seeing other kids my son's age do things Nicky will never be able to do, can truly be heartbreaking. I often worry about Nicky's mental state seeing other kids do things he cannot do, and that is why I try my best to get him to spend some time with children like him. I also try to help him do the things he cannot do and do them in a creative way, like holding him in my lap to go on a swing, or down the slide.
The questions and reactions I get from people are varied.
There are those who just ask 'What happened', and after I offer my initial brief explanation they walk away (yes, they walk away!). Then there are those people who truly seem concerned and ask a million questions… I like these people, but there are only a few of them out there. I even had some wonderful souls who start crying, WOW. Then there are those people who think are out of earshot but aren't, who comment or try to explain to their children what is 'wrong' with Nicky… and they always without fail get it wrong. They will say 'he got burned in a fire', or 'he was in an accident' or things of sort. Others tell me about their cousin or aunt with a skin disorder (usually eczema or similar) or think they know what it is, but it's never the case. Any skin disorder pales compared to EB, so I know they don't understand how badly Nicky is affected. To most others I hand out a card that explains what Nicky has in simple terms, and that has worked best because it has links to websites to get more info.
The stares sometimes are the cruelest things.
Admittedly, I have gotten used to having my child stared at, and I know that is true because when there are other people with us they comment constantly on this person or that person staring that I did not even notice. There are also different kinds of staring. There is the staring out of curiosity that ends just as quickly as it started. Then there is the persistent stare-the one that follows you for a whole minute or five! Then there is the 'yuk' stare (my personal peeve), the 'poor baby' stare, but my favorite is the stare with a smile… but my child rarely gets those, unfortunately.
I realize that people are curious and notice things that are different than what our society feels is 'normal'. Picking out what's different is a skill children learn at a young age, perhaps it's a skill that is part of being human, and that enables us to pick the freshest fruit to eat or avoid illness or an accident. Nicky's only difference though, it's on the outside. His skin may be damaged, and he might have tons of wounds and limitations, but inside, he's as whole as any of us; perhaps more. He has a keen sense of love and his ability to love and even forgive me, or anyone, for anything, is beyond measure. He is without a doubt the happiest child anyone has ever seen. Even after an excruciating bandage change full of blood and needles he's so happy it's over he comes over for a hug and starts singing, and that smile… boy, that just melts my heart.
Mom to 3 boys, 1 in heaven, 2 on earth. My first son Alex (whose demise is most likely EB related) was stillborn at full term. After a miscarriage, I had my second son Nicky, who has the Recessive Dystrophic form of Epidermolysis Bullosa. My youngest son, Connor, is 100% healthy, and I never, ever take it for granted. I am an author, photographer, graphic artist, webmaster, blogger and more.


A study of how second languages are learned and used in bilingual and multilingual settings, together with an introduction to the implications of this for language teaching methodology and lesson-planning.
Identify and describe the linguistic competencies and language learning needs of groups and individuals in the language classroom.
Lightbrown, P. & Spada, N. (2006). How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (3rd edition).


Seven-Layer Bar ice cream is one of those flavors that calls for lots of action in the kitchen. First, the base is created using lots of evaporated milk mixed with grass-grazed Ohio milk and Fair-Trade cocoa. Then, it's time to bring the sauce to life with evaporated milk, white chocolate, and dark brown sugar before adding salted smoked almonds, dark chocolate shavings, and crunchy Graham Gravel. The result is a flavor with addictive milkiness and little pockets of goodness in every bite.


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Q: android - showing listView in PreferenceActivity i wish to show a listView on a PreferenceActivity similar to what the android OS wifi-settings has for the list of networks (example here , on the bottom area of the image) .
however , such a thing isn't availabe ,  so i've created a new class that extends Preference , and what i returned in the onCreateView is just a ListView instance .
it worked , but the listView has a constant size of about a single item no matter what i do to its layoutParams and no matter what i do to the adapter . even if i set the adapter inside the onCreateView , it has the exact same size .
not only that , but the listView cannot be scrolled , even though it is clear that it has multiple items within it .
i would , of course, want to use the same text size standard as on all of the preferences , to give a native feeling.
can anyone please tell me what can be done in order to make it work well?
btw, the app should work for android API 10+ (minimum 10) .

A: In case you are going for the same appearance / behavior, you should stay with the plain PreferenceActivity implementation, and add the new preference items into the "list" dynamically from code (eventually with custom renderers).
A basic implementation of such display would be:
/**
 * This variable stands for the items with which you want to populate the list
 */
final HashMap<String, String> networks = new HashMap<String, String>();

final PreferenceCategory cat = new PreferenceCategory(getApplicationContext());
cat.setTitle(R.string.wifinetworks); // holding "Wi-fi networks"
for (final String networkTitle : networks.keySet())
{
    final Preference pref = new Preference(getApplicationContext());
    pref.setTitle(networkTitle);
    pref.setSummary(networks.get(networkTitle));
    cat.addPreference(pref);
}

Edit: For adding custom components to an existing PreferenceActivity, you should give a try to the addContentView method. From within onCreate:
final LayoutParams params = new LayoutParams(LayoutParams.FILL_PARENT,
        LayoutParams.WRAP_CONTENT);
addContentView(buttonBar, params);

A: ok , the answer would be to use setContentView to whatever layout you wish (including any views you wish) , add there a listView for the preferences , and for this listView , call bind and setAdapter.
i've found this solution by looking at other solutions, like this one:
http://kmansoft.com/2011/08/29/implementing-long-clickable-preferences/

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We been very busy working on many sets of teeth this month, along with their owners of course, with whitening beautiful smiles for the Spring, and smile makeovers. I have just used the magic of Britesmile this morning to refresh a set of otherwise healthy teeth to give that confidence that a whiter smile brings. As well as that we have seen many patients for their preventive dental care. School holidays mean that many children will be popping in for their dental check ups and spring dental cleans. We are very excited to greet Spring, the perfect time to refresh your smile, while relaxing in our beautiful rooms that look out over the historic Mowbray Park with a view of the river yonder. It makes for a stunning vista and it's hard to believe we are only a few kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.
January 2015! Set for a great year!
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rich in a Chinese Military hospital waiting for a liver transplant.
animated short film, but for now it's just baby steps.
Love it. Feel like I just read a whole different version of On the Road, worldwide edition. I hope you get your money. (I wish I had some to give you, but since I just bought a Canon T2i camera yesterday, I don't want my wife to cut off my…health insurance, as my liver is not much better than Techno's).


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Goal-shy Uruguay need a repeat of infamous 2010 win over Ghana
Uruguay remain goalless at the World Cup and must find their form against next opponents Ghana in a re-run of one of the most infamous games in World Cup history if they are to progress to the next round of this tournament.
"We are looking for victory against Ghana, there is no doubt about it. If we have to make modifications, that is what we will do," coach Diego Alonso said after Monday's 2-0 defeat to Portugal left Uruguay bottom of Group H on one point.
Despite possessing the attacking riches of Darwin Nunez, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, the South Americans also failed to score in their opening 0-0 draw with South Korea.
Their only chance of reaching the last 16 is with a win on Friday against Ghana, but the Africans will want revenge for being cruelly knocked out by Uruguay at the 2010 South Africa World Cup in a memorable and action-packed quarter-final.
In that game, Suarez handballed on the line in the dying minutes and was sent off, only for Ghana to miss the subsequent penalty then lose a shootout. That deprived them of becoming the first African team in history to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Suarez was cast as the villain of the drama - and 12 years later is in the Uruguayan squad and may well line up again against the Africans.
"For us, it's a different history," Alonso said, trying to play down the historic resonance of that game.
"They are looking for classification, us too. It has nothing to do with what happened years ago."
'NEED TO GAMBLE MORE'
Though Portugal dominated possession last night, Rodrigo Bentancur, Maxi Gomez and Suarez did go agonisingly close to breaking Uruguay's World Cup duck.
"We didn't play well but we had our chances and we were pushing forward. We were trying for it. But sometimes the opponents are good, they play well, they counter your game plan and don't let you be where you would like to be," Alonso said.
The South Americans certainly played with more snap and penetration after substitutes Facundo Pellistri and Giorgian de Arrascaeta came on with just under half an hour left.
"Our game improved with the two new players. The game was asking for them," Santos said. "At the start, Portugal owned the ball, they dominated the ball. After, we played well. We need to gamble more and to move more freely."
Arrascaeta looked devastated by the Portugal defeat but was also determined ahead of the Ghana game.
"We have one game left and we have to go for it. Without doubt, we have to win come what may," he said.


Cidecko, a Taiwanese company, demoed its new Android media player the Cidecko Simple Box AB03 running Android 2.2 on an undisclosed 500 Mhz CPU (Based on this frequency, could it be one of Sigma Designs SMP8650 series, e.g. SMP8653?) at CeBit 2011.
with a full keyboard, an accelerometer and of gyroscope to control the menu.
The set-top box has HDMI, component (YPbPr) and composite video outputs, optical audio output, 2x USB Host, an SD card reader (supports SDHC), an Ethernet port and support Wifi (802.11n) via an external dongle.
Although it's running Android 2.2, note that it does not support full flash, but only Flashlite 9.0. It can support the most popular video codecs including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, RMVB and VC-1 and audio codecs such as MPEG, Dolby, DTS..
The retail price of the set-top box with the Air keyboard is expected to be 199USD. The price drops to 139 USD if you purchase the Android box only.


Novozymes is all about making more with less. The launch of a new product, Novozymes Sanferm® Yield, enables distillers to produce more alcohol with fewer raw materials.
With the fluctuation in raw material costs, alcohol producers are in need of a solution that can offer both economic and technical benefits. A new enzyme from Novozymes, the world leader in bioinnovation, helps by allowing distillers to achieve2-3% higher alcohol yields and increased fermentation efficiency, with a 10-20% shorter fermentation time.
"With Sanferm Yield, alcohol producers can yield more alcohol with the same amount of raw materials thereby saving money and time in the process. This definitely is a boon for the producers as it enables them to grow their business in a sustainable way with less and minimal utilization of natural resources," says Elmar Janser, Global Marketing Manager at Novozymes.
Sanferm Yield provides better control of the brewing process. It acts as a catalyst during the fermentation process helping in breaking the existing proteins and compounds in grain mashes into fermentable sugars and amino acids. The alcohol yield is thereby increased and the fermentation is enhanced and completed within a shorter time frame.
This enhanced efficiency can be achieved without altering the existing production process. Instead, this new product provides better control of the existing fermentation process and delivers faster alcohol production, resulting in increased capacity.
The solution works effectively with a wide variety of grain-based raw materials, and can be used with wheat, corn, rye, triticale, and rice. So it can be used to boost production of a wide variety of distillery products, much more than just vodka.
The distilling industry benefits, and so does the world - reduced usage of land and raw materials translates into increased agricultural capacity available for other uses, and creates a new sustainability within the distilling industry.


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Take yourself back to July 19, 2015. The Tigers were hurdling toward their first losing season since 2008 and were about to sell at the deadline in a way we hadn't really seen in a decade. Things were bad. That night, Justin Verlander threw 3.2 innings agains the Orioles and allowed seven runs. It was the seventh shortest outing of his career, and one of the other six included an injury removal. Things were very bad.
At that moment, not only were the Tigers at an organizational crossroads but one of their two stars looked nearly cooked. Verlander had struggled his way through parts of 2013, all of 2014, and then missed the first half of 2015. And he was not pitching well in his post-injury return to action through mid-July.
Between the start of 2014 and July 19 of last year, Verlander had a 124 ERA- spanning 240 innings. While we typically don't lean on ERA too much at this site, any time you're allowing 25% more runs than average over more than a full season, it's not exactly a good thing. And while his FIP- sat at 102 over that period, that's not the ace the Tigers had come to know.
From 2009 to 2013, Verlander wasn't necessarily the best pitcher in the league, but he was absolutely one of the pitchers who could claim that title. The list includes names like Kershaw, Hernandez, Lee, Wainwright, and some others depending on how you like your innings restrictions. Put simply, he was a legitimate #1 starter. And then he was somewhere between average and terrible, depending on your metric of choice.
During the Dark Times, there was a range of opinions. Some chalked it up entirely to health. Others (myself included), split the difference, calling some of the problem health and some normal aging. He wouldn't be this bad, I said, but sustained dominance was probably in the rear view mirror. There would be good nights, maybe even great ones, but they would be less frequent. The old Verlander was gone, even if Verlander himself wasn't exactly dead.
You know how this story ends, mostly, so I will cut the preamble here and present the most heartening table of the New English D era.
Since that awful night against the Orioles, not only has Verlander turned himself around, he's pitching almost exactly like he was when he was king of all creation. His strikeout and walk rates are the same. His ERA and FIP are basically the same. He's averaging essentially the same number of innings per start. Over the last 54 weeks, Justin Verlander has been JUSTIN VERLANDER.
If you like things in graph form, here it is. This looks less impressive though, because ERA and FIP aren't league adjusted like the minus stats in the table. There's a lot more run scoring in the game in 2016 than there was in 2013, but still it looks cool. The peak is July 19, 2015.
Ace-era Verlander had a 77.6% contact rate against. Dark Times Verlander was 81.5%. Over his last 36 starts it is 76.9%, better than it was at his peak.
We've seen better velocity lately and he's shifted the slider into a cutter, but it's not as if he's some totally differnt pitcher. Pitching is a complicated act, repeated thousands of times over a single seasons. If your body is out of whack, even those with plenty of talent can wind up losing their margin for error. If you lose a little velocity, a little bite, and a bit of command, you're going to be in trouble quickly.
I don't think there's some magical thing Verlander figured out last July, it's just that he finally got to a place where he felt 100% on the mound and got out of the bad habits he developed during the Dark Times. He's not letting fastballs drift back over the plate to right-handed hitters and the secondary stuff is doing what it's supposed to.
At 33, we shouldn't expect invincible Verlander to continue forever, and the fact that he went down once already should warn us about the fragility of greatness, but he's reestablished his level. He's going to age and decline in the years ahead, but he'll be declining from a high peak rather than a middling floor.
Over the last calendar year, Verlander is 4th in fWAR and 8th in RA9-WAR. He's pitching deep into games and doing it well, just like he was when he was in the conversation for the best pitcher in the game. A year ago, I figured his shot at the Hall of Fame was gone, but he'll finish his age-33 season around 52 WAR. He's got three more years on this deal and could probably pitch a couple more after that. The bar for starters to get into the Hall is currently very high, but with new voters coming into the system it's not hard to imagine that when he's on the ballot in 11-12 years, he'll have a receptive audience.
The Tigers may or may not seal the deal over the last two months of 2016. They might miss the playoffs and there will be questions to answer about how they built the staff and whether Upton was a good signing, but the biggest question we had about the Tigers going into 2016 has been answered emphatically. Justin Verlander is back.


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Q: Organizing Music Folders
Possible Duplicates:
Music organization into folders for linux(ubuntu/debian)?
How to organize music?

Previously on Linux, I added tracks to Rhythmbox and it automatically placed them in an order like this:
Artist > Album > Tracks
Two years and 3000 tracks later, my Music folder is a disaster. Is there any program that can replicate what Rhythmbox once did for me, as well as maintain these folders?
I currently use Winamp as my player of choice, but will be happy to switch if there is a greater alternative.


The cast of actors were outstanding. The set appropriately skate. The costumes were correctly interpreted. Lights and sound were perfect. I could feel the chill wind of a French winter through the imaginary window.
The seat i sat in had a missing arm rest. If that's the only improvement…big deal!
I felt like I was transported to 1800's France with this superb production written and performed by Schuyler Mastain. The company of actors were fantastic. Even after all the art history courses I've taken The Sower brought Van Gogh and Gaugin to life in an amazing way.


Tattoo Blog » Meet Jeff Zuck!
Tattoo Blog » Inspired » Meet Jeff Zuck!
Whenever I'm searching for an artist to profile, I never decide in advance what sort of tattooist that I'm looking for. I never think about what style of tattoo that I really want to look for. The only criteria that I have when I'm searching for a Tattoo Blog tattoo artist profile is that they are good and that their art hooks my attention from the first glance.
Some days though, a particular style of tattoo will just keep popping up everywhere I look. After a while, you kind of start to think that maybe this style is worth paying attention to. In the case of today's artist profile, traditional style tattoo kept popping up everywhere I looked. I love the traditional/classic American style, but nothing was jumping out at me. And then I came across the work of Jeff Zuck. Wow. Gorgeous stuff and a strong ability to put down traditional tattoo. One thing that I've learned is that if you're going to do traditional tattoo, it's got to be bursting with even colour and nice fat lines. It's got to "pop" as the kids say. Not only is Jeff Zuck's work doing just that, but after checking out his traditional stuff, I discovered that he also does Japanese stuff and bang! I was floored for a second time! Jeff Zuck is killing it.
Zuck has been tattooing since 1993 and tattoos at Name Brand Tattoo in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have to plead ignorance on knowing much about the state of tattoo in Ann Arbor, but I can tell you that it's worth a visit for Jeff Zuck alone. Keep up the great work, Jeff!


As a home based business owner you have one concern that people who work for a firm don't have to deal with. You have to provide your own benefits. Individual disability insurance is the only way that you can protect your income should you become sick or hurt, and unable to earn an income performing the duties of your normal occupation. Berkshire can replace anywhere from 50-60% of your income on a tax-free basis1 should a disability happen.
Many major companies do not offer individual policies to people who have a home based business. It is very difficult to determine at claim time what material and substantial duties of your regular occupation can, and cannot be performed when somebody works from their home. Berkshire has home based business guidelines, whereby assuming you meet their guidelines, you have the opportunity to obtain one of the most comprehensive individual disability insurance policies on the market today.
This program is intended for home based business owners in some occupations who do not have to leave their home on a regular basis or have clients come to their home to conduct business. If you do have a home based business, but have to leave your home regularly, or do not have clients come to your home, you may be able to obtain a disability insurance policy the same way anybody else does now. These guidelines are just for people who don't have to leave their home to work.
The minimum policy size is $1,000, and Berkshire will issue up to $17,000 per month ($16K in CA) for somebody who has a home based business. You have the option to add the following optional riders1 to your policy as well; Cost of Living Adjustment Riders, Future Increase Option Rider, Social Insurance Substitute Rider, Automatic Benefit Enhancement Rider and Catastrophic Disability Benefit Rider.
All applicants must show at least three years of earnings pattern on the application and submit normal financial requirements. You will also need to be under contract to perform in an appropriate business relationship and the contract will need to be provided for review.
While many other carriers will not offer a policy to a home based business owner, Berkshire does make one of the industry's leading DI policies available assuming you qualify based upon the above criteria. When you request a quote from our website make sure to indicate that you are a home based business owner so the proposal we email you is accurate.
1. Benefits paid are tax free when premiums are paid with after-tax dollars.


Use it as a coin bank.
SKU: Sienna02. Category: Marble Ashtrays.
Elegant round marble ashtray in rich brown shades giving an overall petrified wood-grain effect. Curved sides. Comes with no grooves so it can be used for other jobs. Polished finish and weighs about 2 pounds. Makes a great gift for any smoker Looks great in any room. 6.0″ x 1.5″.


In case you didn't know, today – January 21 – is Squirrel Appreciation Day.
All hail the Squirrel Queen.
In honor of the day, drop a few extra snacks in the park and slow down when you see one of my legion strolling in the street.
Or check out these squirrels of the World Wide Web.
Personally, I will seize the day.
Thanks to my pal Badger for the original drawing.
Inspiration is everywhere. Sometimes all you have to do is look outside your window.
Photographer Paulo Pinto snapped a pic of birds on a wire. The photo ran in a newspaper. Seeing the stark contrast of the black birds against the sky, composer Jarbas Agnelli envisioned the birds as musical notes and his curiosity made him play the tune. Here's what he saw and heard.
The Daily Mail from the UK has more info on Agnelli.