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Rejoice All Home Gardeners Out There as the Gardening Startup Neverland Raises $4.7 Million!
Two women Vera Kutsenko and Hayley Leibson have found an exquisite imaginary land called "Neverland". This beautiful Neverland involves as much digging in the dirt as it does digging through lines of code.
The concept of Neverland is to begin a startup that focuses to create a platform for mom and pop gardening shops by collaborating with amateur horticulturalists that have sprung up since the pandemic began. During the initial phase of lockdown, gardening activities increased tremendously due to a relaxing activity in these stressful times making it a big winner during the pandemic. Garden supply retailers reported a surprisingly positive increase in sales. The sales shoot up to 9% in 2020 data recorded by 200-year-old flower retailer, Breck's. The co-founders are passionate about home plants and this persuaded them to launch Neverland, they said.
Neverland works to prompt customers on how to enhance their gardens and horticulture activities based on their geographies and what plants do customers would want to grow. The company also looks to connect would-be green-thumbed growers with companies in their regions. "The educational piece we're pulling from is the USDA agricultural APIs," said Kutsenko. "We take and translate the super-science terms into language that would understand. We're pulling this from existing government resources and clustering it and making it accessible to folks."
The founders of Kutsento studied computer science at Cornell, worked at Facebook on the internet.org initiative, and led teams working on the mobile app at Uber and Leibson founded Lunch club and worked there as the company's Chief operating officer. Both founders connected through a women's tech networking group in San Francisco and found similarities for plant love. Leibson has nearby 24 plants in her apartment while Kutsenko had a small plant nursery. "We really view Neverland to be the sustainability-focused marketplace," said Leibson.
Kutsento said, "That worldwide plant and gardening spending is estimated $52 billion and $28 billion of indoor and outdoor gardening.
It was overall the story of Neverland founders that convinced investors to throw their financial weight behind the company. Neverland managed to bring in $3 million for its marketplace and gardening community.
There is no power for change greater than a community focusing on what it cares about. The company raised to approached a healthy following on handsome Instagram. And the company has signed on almost 50 sellers in the Bay Area and beyond it.
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It's a new year. It's time for a new you.
I was a personal trainer for the Rush Fitness in TN and 24 Hour Fitness in CA. I know a little of which I speak. I tried to get all my clients to follow these tips. The ones who did were dramatically more successful in reaching their goals. Those who didn't follow these tips failed to reach their goals and generally quit completely.
So, here's my 6 key tips to help you lose weight, have more energy and save money.
Chances are high that you're dehydrated right now. Dehydration causes a lot of problems with the body and mind.
You have less energy when dehydrated. Your cells can't repair themselves or fight off illness when they need more water.
Get 100+ ounces of water a day. You will not drown. If you exercise regularly (see below), you should get more.
Drinking your body weight in ounces of water isn't a bad idea. I do it: I feel awesome, very rarely get sick, have clear skin (used to have acne problems) and plenty of energy. Do I pee a lot? Sure. Small price to pay for being healthy.
This is a whole lot easier to do if you've done the first one. And if you do the next one. Most people need between 6 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Figure out how much you need based on how you feel after having a certain amount of sleep. I noticed that I feel more tired if I sleep more than 8 hours per night and I don't function well on less than 6.
Having a nice pre-bed routine helps your body prepare for sleep. Don't be staring at a screen right before bed. Turn the lights down. Maybe read. Or meditate. Or stretch. Or all three.
Being well rested will help you have more energy and lose weight. You won't need the junk stimulants, which cost money by the way. Sleep does not cost extra.
I'm not saying lift weights and run a 5k every day. But there's no excuse to not get 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily.
You want a rest day? Fine. Do 6 days per week. There's a lot of great programs out there to keep you going and radically improve your well-being in a short period of time.
If you've got the money: P90X and INSANITY (for intermediate and advanced exercisers) or Tony Horton's P90 Base Kit DVD Workout for beginners. I've done all three. They are great. You don't have to wonder what exercise to do for the day because that's already planned for you. You just have to put the disc in the tray and turn it on. Then move.
Don't have the money for that: get a Resistance Band Set and a workout book. Use online resources for free workout ideas.
That requires more discipline, so it's better for a highly motivated person. Or you could get an accountability partner and do the workouts together.
Sugar kills. It will drain you of your energy. It causes crashes (body and energy) and hurts your brain. Like more than alcohol and some illegal drugs.
Sugar is poison and should be avoided.
Instead of a candy bar ($1.50), get a 1 lb bag of almonds (~$7). You can get salted if you don't have high blood pressure. That bag will last you more than 5 days if you eat smart (take your time, chew your food, wait 20 minutes after eating a handful to let it digest and rid you of your hunger). You save a couple dollars per week, have more energy and lose weight.
That's one example. Replace store bought cookies with these really cool, healthier alternatives.
After you exercise, have a protein shake. Don't worry, they taste a lot better now. It'll curb hunger, repair muscle tissues and fuel your day (energy and weight loss).
Generally you can get a quality protein shake for about $2/shake. That's less than a latte. And so much healthier.
Quest Nutrition Protein Bar are delicious and super healthy. They're packed with fiber (which I bet you don't get enough of that either) and protein. And did I mention how delicious they are?
You can get a couple to try for free on their site. Then buy them on Amazon in boxes of 12 for about $25. For easy math, let's say it's $2/bar.
If you spend $7 on a fast food meal (for lunch or dinner), you get 800+ garbage calories that are wrecking your body and making you sluggish.
If you spend $2 on a Quest bar, you get ~250 calories of fiber and protein, two of the best things for your body.
It's a no-brainer. You save $5/meal, lose fat and boost energy. It's truly amazing.
With that extra coin, swap that soda ($1/each) for a Bai Antioxidant Infused Beverage or Vita Coconut Water (~$2/each). You'll eliminate the poison you've been chugging and get a delicious fueling alternative instead.
I'm not going to tell you when to eat your last meal of the day. Not my business and you do what works for you and your schedule.
I will let you know that eating snacks late (within a few hours of bedtime) is a poor decision. Generally, we go for sugary or other unhealthy snacks late. So, just cut yourself off. Have an extra serving of those meat and veggies at dinner instead. Don't snack on junk food. You'll wreck your progress and wake up feeling tired.
There you have it. The 6 quick fixes to a healthier, energized and more cash rich you. Let me know in the comments how this works for you. I'd love to hear about your progress.


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Tourist In My Own Backyard
With new single "That's Enough For Me" due for release on 3 March 2014 through Vista Records, folktronica-tinged artist Dan Clews continues his upward trajectory. The new material on the album "Tourist In My Own Backyard" - itself to be released 28 April 2014 - packs a punch; melodies and lyrics are delivered in an assured and beguiling style. There's an easy confidence here, based upon a knowledge of how to play to his strengths. Dan draws from a diverse spectrum of styles, places and people; the album feels immediately like an old friend. Hailing from one of the last remaining traditional strawberry farms in Kent, space and storytelling provide the inspiration for his songwriting landscape. As well as gigging around the country, recently supporting Downtown Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern's band Sadie & The Hotheads, Dan has become known for his performances at his low-key 'festivals' held on the farm. The boy from the strawberry fields soon found a mentor and publisher in George Martin. He secured a publishing deal with George Martin Music. Sir George said, "I was introduced to Dan Clews by a friend. I have always tried to support young musicians, and Dan's music impressed from the first listen. He is too great a talent to ignore and it's a great pleasure to be his publisher." Dan's songs have already found a willing audience. His previous single, "Move Too Fast", spent five weeks on the Radio 2 playlist. Dan has recorded over 20 BBC radio sessions, the high point being one for Bob Harris Radio 2 show. Dan has also supported Level 42 on their recent UK tour and was invited to accompany Tim Minchin for various charity shows at Shepherds Bush Empire, Hammersmith Apollo and a live session on XFM. An artist with a true sense of purpose, his own fresh material and an original voice, Dan Clews represents the very best in natural, instinctive British talent. It is high time for this "Tourist In My Own Backyard" to set his sights further afield…

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Patrick J. McCullagh (Paddy) was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and moved to Orange County in 1982. He has been actively involved in leadership of local and international business in branding, retail, manufacturing and distribution working with family-owned and private equity firms.
He is actively involved in supporting several charities in Orange County and elsewhere, primarily in education and health. He was recognized by the Boy' Scouts of America, Orange County Council, as a Man of Character in 2005.
Paddy and his wife Geraldine have been married for 39 years. The couple has been blessed with six children and ten grandchildren, all living in Orange County. He has participated fully in support of his children and the institutions (including various schools and parish churches) that have played such a formative part of their lives.


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The field is determined by the winners of 10 qualifying races held around the United States. These races are: Los Alamitos Winter Championship, Remington Park Championship, Vessels Maturity, All American Derby, Mildred Vessels Memorial, Refrigerator Handicap, Los Alamitos Invitational Championship, Bank of America Challenge Championship, Los Alamitos Super Derby, Z Wayne Griffin Trials and the Go Man Go Stakes winner qualifies as the first alternate.


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I have anti-aliasing enabled with slight hinting. The system font is Ubuntu, including serif, sans and mono fonts. The Chrome font is Roboto.
It works just fine in GNOME.
I've also noticed that bold fonts don't render nicely either.

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Ranking these is a very very difficult task for me and know that depending on the day, or my mood any of these could be #1, but there are fine gossamer threads of distinction which do lead to my ranking. I've also included some fun new special categories at the end. As always – I'd love nothing more than to talk about these and hear YOUR favorites of the year. Happy 2016 and I'll see you in the theater!
Easy to pass up because of its possible 'tween appeal, this film is about death, fear, angst, friendship and creativity. Thomas Mann (Me/Greg) is forced by his mother to befriend Rachel (Olivia Cooke) who has been diagnosed with cancer. His best friend Earl, played by RJ Cyler (who is without question bound for stardom) helps Greg comfort Rachel in funny, awkward and ultimately beautiful ways. Nick Offerman plays Greg's father, whose performance alone makes the film worth seeing. Molly Shannon is astoundingly powerful and deeply tragic as Rachel's mother in the best performance she has ever given. Without any saccharin sweetness, ME, EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is a story for anyone who has suffered loss and confronted all that we cannot control in life.
Matt Damon. Abandoned for dead on Mars. He's a botanist. Got that? NOT an astrophysicist, a botanist. Throw in the other phenomenal cast members of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Benedict Wong (the highlight character actor role of the film), Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara…It's well worth the 144 minutes of your life.
The story of a young German Jewish woman disfigured in the concentration camps of WW2, returns to Berlin post war to search for her ex-husband who may, or may not have, given her up to the Nazis. Bearing a new face after reconstructive plastic surgery, she is unrecognizable. Nina Hoss conveys a life of pain, love and reprisal with a restrained screenplay, and embodies a woman alarmingly frail and birdlike yet armed with a resolve and drive of iron. The films concluding scene will leave you breathless.
Mark Ruffalo plays a man with bipolar disorder who is the father of two young daughters. Left to raise them on his own after his struggling wife seeks education and a better life for the family, the film is realistic, heart wrenching and deeply endearing. The dynamic between the girls and their father is both hysterical and painful, yet the privilege of being allowed into their world is beautiful. Ruffalo, transformed, is totally captivating, and director Maya Forbes allows Ruffalo to make bipolar illness personal, and shows its struggles as well as the incredible magical beauty that often comes with it.
My formative decade was the 1970's, and while I am loathe to admit it, in far too many ways I am still there. I'm a sucker for anything 70's. But even if I weren't, THE CONNECTION, based on actual events, is a gripping and glittery portrait of the French "side" of The French Connection. Amid a backdrop of heroin trading and gang rivalry THE CONNECTION is truly about the pas de deux between French magistrate Pierre Michel (Jean Du Jardin) and the focus of his years long mission to take down organized crime leader Gaetan "Tany" Zampa (Gilles Lellouche). Both men are passionate, brilliant and strong in their own way, with Michel's strategic intellect beautifully balancing Zampa's physical power.
Adam McKay's film about the financial crisis of 2008 and the instruments which brought the world economy to its knees is funny, powerful and takes a complex subject and makes it accessible – and interesting – to everyone. Circling the subject from several points of view, THE BIG SHORT extracts the best performance to date from Steve Carell who carries the ethical burden and heart of the story. McKay has crafted a film that is complex, highly amusing and deceptively emotional.
The best film of 2015 that no one, save me, knows about. PAWN SACRIFICE is a poetic and wildly gripping portrait of Bobby Fischer and his singular drive to become the World Chess Champion. From his childhood being raised by his single Communist immigrant mother in Brooklyn, to his ultimate match against his formidable opponent Boris Spassky, the USSR Grandmaster of chess, Maguire's portrayal of Bobby Fischer is masterful. He achieves what all actors aim to do: lose themselves completely in the role, and allow the audience to forget Tobey Maguire completely. Fischer is by no means an easy person to explore, explain or represent, however director Edward Zwick gifted with an insightful and intimate script, allows us to see Fischer with both caution and empathy. The drama and tension Zwick brought to the silent and all to often plodding game of chess is hard to believe, but it is thrilling and elegant. The magnificent cast comprised of Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Live Schreiber and Michael Stuhlbarg has incredible synergy and power.
Charlie Kauffman is not for everyone nor is he interested in being the most popular flavor. He is, though, one of my personal favorite filmmakers. His latest creation is a film that one sensually experiences rather than merely views. Main character Michael Stone's loneliness and melancholy is communicated through the sonic quality of the film rather than the words of the screenplay itself. Unlike anything you have ever seen before, ANOMALISA is, yes I am saying this, a perfect film. It's stop-acton animation allows Kauffman to aim the audience's focus with laser precision, where we are slowly led and firmly held inside the mind and psyche of Stone in a way no filmmaker has even been able to accomplish before.
Although I can hardly believe it myself, after a year of viewing, I was blown away by Tarantino's eighth film. Beyond the fact that it was filmed in warm glorious 70mm Panavision (a now defunct but gorgeous format) and is one of the most visually beautiful films I have ever watched, it elegantly presents like a stage play in two acts: first within the tight confines of a stagecoach, followed by the close warmth of a cabin. Both milieus are trapped in a ferocious blizzard whose winds and bitter cold amplify the pervasive suspiciousness of the entire cast. It may be numbing outside but inside it is a firestorm of presentiment, rivalry, deceit and blood. The screenplay is like old western prose, full of fertile lyrical dialogue slowly burning until it bursts into a volcanic sea of blood. Even the violence is worthy of Balanchine. Brimming with testosterone THE HATEFUL EIGHT's one female emasculates each of the men with her demonic, vile contempt. We all want to see her hang and we would happily pull the lever ourselves.
A mockumentary about a house full of vampires. Need I say more?
I laughed. Hard. The Italian guy, Rose Byrne's hair and the rodent problem at HQ are bits for the ages.
What elevates MAGGIE from the mass of zombie movies is that the zombie virus is but a backdrop for what is actually a profound story about a father's love and dedication to his daughter. The greatest surprise is that the quietly powerful love comes from none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger who for once becomes truly human, emotive and sympathetic. You'll be surprised.


_ Chelsea Cain grew up as the kid with dirt permanently stuck to her elbows and knees, running through the woods and creeks and catching crawdads and frogs. So, when she found herself working for casinos in Missouri, Chelsea knew she needed to make a change and find a job that fit her lifestyle. Chelsea came across a job posting for Mile High Youth Corps on Craigslist and joined the Corps in 2010. Now in her third term with the MHYC Energy Conservation program, Chelsea has taken a leadership role as an Assistant Crew Leader, distinguished by a white t-shirt. While most Corpsmembers are issued two t-shirts, Chelsea has already gone through six.
I'm not a sloppy person, I just love getting immersed in my work and a white shirt is the sacrifice. The day a fresh white shirt hits my back, it turns into a fresh canvas for aerator gunk, light bulb dust, and shampoo goo from showerheads.
Chelsea will graduate from the Corps this December, taking with her countless friends, advanced knowledge of water and energy conservation, and the confidence of knowing that she can find a job that fits her skills and interests.
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Not all beaches in the world are covered with sand —and some beaches aren't covered with white sand, but black There are also some beaches which are hard to reach but are worth a visit. There are also some beaches which turn blue during the night. Read on to find out more about such unusual beaches across the world.
The Golden Horn Beach looks like its pushing itself into the Adriatic Sea. It attracts many visitors because of this unique view. Of course it has all the usual attractions of a beach like warm sea water, water sports and glowing sunlight. The Golden Horn regularly wins a place on lists of the best beaches in Europe. Many travel brochures of Croatia tourism contain the image of this beach, making it synonymous with the country. The Golden Horn is just a short drive from Bol, a small harbor town.
This pretty beach looks like nothing short of a picture perfect postcard. Located in Seychelles, the beach is made up of white and soft sand and huge boulders. The latter are scattered throughout the beach, forming various caves and coves. The beach is also home to vanilla plantations, a tradition started by the French. The Anse Source d'Argent can be visited all year round because of the pleasant weather.
Visit the black sand beaches if you are bored of the white sand beaches. These beaches are result of continuous volcanic activity on the island. Other than the black sand, the beaches are also famous for the turtles that come up ashore for mating. Many families also travel to the beaches for enjoying picnics. The most famous of the black sand beaches is the Punaluʻu. You can easily reach it by taking Ninole Road from Hawaii Belt Road.
Algarve is located towards the extreme south of Portugal and boasts of an eye-catching coastline. Its landscape is rich in grottoes and caves made up of limestone. Explore the coastline by taking a boat tour and enjoy watching the sandstone pillars jutting out from the sea. The inner part of Algarve is home to small historic villages and pretty castles. It is also a good place for watching birds and for hiking. One of the most popular is the Algarviana Hiking Trail which passes through inner Algarve. You can access the beach by taking the Algarve Seafaris cruise from Albufeira and Vilamoura.
The name is quite a mouthful, and the beach itself is equally hard to reach. And that is what makes it worth a visit. The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is famous for the McWay Falls, which fall directly into the ocean! You can reach the falls by hiking through the 'Waterfall Trail'. The surprising thing about the trail is that it starts from a parking lot.
Menorca is a tiny island located on the Mediterranean Sea. In spite of its small size, it has 120 beaches! The water is so clear as if to give the word clear a new meaning. Menorca is also the perfect spot for pursuing water sports like kayaking and canoeing. You can reach any of the beaches by taking a ferry from Valencia or Barcelona.
The Jervis Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. The beaches in the Jervis Bay area look their best during the night. This is when they become luminescent because of the millions of light omitting plankton — tiny plants and animals living in the sea. Visit the beaches during the evenings to experience this rare phenomenon. The beaches in the Jervis Bay area are covered with the whitest of the white sand, making for the perfect contrast against the bright blue. In fact, Jervis Bay is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the whitest sand beach. Other than staring at the blue light, you can also take a swim or go snorkeling. The water is always calm, especially at the Hyams Beach. You can reach the Jervis Bay area by taking a three-hour drive or a train from Sydney.
The Cathedral Cove Beach is easily one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is often described as a paradise for photographers. The rocky coves of the beach are the biggest attractions and capturing them from different angles is a popular activity. Tourists visiting Cathedral Cove Beach can also indulge in kayaking, swimming and snorkeling. A walking trail located towards the north of the beach takes you to the top of a cliff. On the way back take a slight detour and you will be able to see a gigantic cavern joining two different coves. The arches of the cavern are shaped like cathedral arches and that's how the beach gets its name. Enjoy taking photographs, take part in the water sports or hike to the cliff. Or simply sit on the beach, under one of the pohutukawa trees, and gaze at the water.
The Glass Beach is one of the very few beaches which weren't created by nature. It is actually a result of pollution, created by humans. The Glass Beach contains glass pebbles which were part of garbage at one time. The garbage was thrown by humans and the sea water shaped it into the pebbles which are seen today. As a visitor, you will be discouraged to collect any of the glass pebbles on the beach. Even if that's the case, just walking on thousands of glass pebbles is a great feeling. Visit the Glass Beach to see what nature can create with human garbage! Glass Beach is located near Elm Street and attracts thousands of tourists every year.


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Jason Schupbach, the first state official in the country tasked with promoting the "creative economy," will be leaving his position with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development effective May 5 to become director of design at the National Endowment for Arts in Washington, D.C., the NEA announced today. Schupbach's role at the endowment will be to administer grants to the design sector and design initiatives such as the proposed $5 million "Our Town" project, which will explore the role of the arts in economic revitalization and community improvement. "Jason has set a national standard here in Massachusetts for connecting the various and diverse sectors of the creative economy to the public and academic agencies throughout the state," Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki said in a statement. "He has been a critical resource for innovation and collaboration for the Commonwealth, and I'm certain he will offer the same to the NEA." Last fall Xconomy profiled Schupbach and his efforts to boost Massachusetts business sectors such as advertising, architecture, design, digital media, film, gaming, marketing, music, publishing, tourism, and the arts, which collectively employ more than 100,000 people in the Bay State. "This was a bit of an unexpected opportunity, and I'm very excited about the possibilities it holds," Schupbach said in an e-mail.
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How true are your words and I found myself smiling along and saying, "yep" and "oh I do that too!" Wonderful to read YOUR voice today friend. Maybe one day I'll take a breath and call myself a writer too. A friend recently sent me a message and said, "you're a writer – write it out, write it til your hands ache and then keep going," I've been on sabbatical from writing recently as life events swirled out of control, but words of encouragement, including your post today are helping me get back to doing what I love – thank you!
Lisa, it makes me smile to see that you were encouraged by my words. Simple comments like these are all that I need to keep going some days. Thank you for your kind words! I hope that your writing comes back to visit you soon.
Having worked on this "craft" of writing for over ten years, it took a leap of faith and Jeff Goins book that I will finally call myself a writer. And like all things the more you do it the better you get.
Good for you to take the challenge to write each day for 31 days.
I like your "voice". Very readable and authentic.
I, too, am a fan of Jeff Goins' work. Jeff and my friend, Rebekah, have been influential for me lately when it comes to my writing. You're right, it does get easier if I keep practicing.
Thank you for your encouraging words, Jan. They are much appreciated.
You already do have a unique blog 🙂 I have compared myself to others too. Not so much my writing style, but the stats, the interaction, the facebook likes…all that kind of stuff. I enjoy reading your words because I get to know YOU better each time. If you were trying to write differently , I wouldn't get that privalege. I like reading and commenting (lots of that as you can see haha). I do understand what you mean though. One of the biggest things I have heard from blogging tips online is to be yourself. Everyone says if you are yourself, you will attract a following of people who like you for you-which is what we want. Great thoughts for 5 min. Friday!
It really is so much easier to be yourself than to try to be someone else. It's amazing how many times I still try to be someone that I am not. Crazy!
"one day it will blossom into what it is meant to be in this world…unique, just like everyone else!" Love this!!


Foot pain is common. Nearly everyone gets it at some point. There are a number of reasons why some people have more foot pain than others.
Aging: Foot pain is more common in older people. As people age, the feet widen and flatten. The skin becomes thinner and there is less padding over the bones.
Pregnancy: Foot pain is more common in pregnant women. During pregnancy, the ligaments become more relaxed. Weight gain during pregnancy also puts more pressure on the feet.
Obesity: Foot pain is also more common in overweight people. Being overweight puts extra pressure on the bones and other parts of the feet.
Overuse: People that do jobs that require long periods of standing or walking can have foot pain.
Shoes: Shoes that are too tight or fit poorly often cause painful feet. High heels are bad for feet.
Gout: This type of arthritis happens to some people because of a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints. Pain from gout or gouty arthritis comes on quickly. A person will notice rapid onset of severe pain, redness, and swelling in one joint.
Achilles Tendinitis: This occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed where it attaches to the back of the heel. It can be caused by overuse. Another cause is not warming up before exercise.
Haglund's Deformity (Pump Bump): This is a type of bursitis that occurs on the back of the heel. It is caused by the shoe rim rubbing up against the back of the heel.
Heel spurs: These are bony growths of the heel bone where the plantar tendons attach. The pain is worst on the front part of the heel.
Flat feet: Flat feet (no arch) can be inherited. It can also show up later when a person is an adult. When it occurs in adulthood, it is called posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
Bunion (Hallux valgus): A bunion is a large bony bump at the base of the big toe. The big toe points inward and the joint sticks outward. A bunion can be caused by poorly fitting shoes. It can be also inherited. Sometimes bunions occur without a known cause. Surgery by a podiatrist is sometimes needed.
Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion): This is a large bony bump at the base of the little toe (5th MTP joint). The little toe points inward and the joint sticks outward.
Callus: A callus is a thickened area skin on the sole of the foot. A callus is sometimes painful. Most often, they are caused by shoes that are too tight or fit poorly. Constant rubbing causes the skin to thicken.
Morton's Neuroma: This is a pinched nerve inside the foot. It can be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight. Tight shoes squeeze the foot bones together and pinch the nerve.
Muscle cramps: Brief pains (lasting 1 to 15 minutes) may be due to muscle spasms. Foot or calf muscles cramp more easily. Cramps can awaken a person from sleep. The pain should go away fully when the muscle spasm stops. Muscle cramps can occur more commonly in pregnancy.
Plantar Fasciitis: This occurs when the band of tissue in the sole (plantar area) becomes inflamed.
Plantar Warts: A plantar wart looks a lot like a callus on the sole of the foot. The difference is that it is caused by a viral infection. The skin is thickened, slightly raised, and may contain tiny black specks.
Stress Fracture: This is a hairline fracture of a foot bone. Strenuous activities like jogging, high-impact aerobics, and hiking can cause this injury.
Foot pain can happen from too much walking, running, hiking, or dancing. Shoes that are too tight can cause pain. It can also be caused by arthritis, gout, bunions, corns, heel spurs, and tendinitis.
The best way to treat foot pain will depend on the exact cause.
Pain from overuse should start to get better in a couple days. The pain should go away within one week.
Muscle cramps can occur in the feet.
Heat cramps are a type of muscle cramp that happens during exercise on a hot day.
You can stop a muscle cramp by stretching the muscle. You should drink extra fluids and eat something salty if you have a heat muscle cramp.
Muscle cramps usually last 5 to 30 minutes. Once the muscle cramp stops, the muscle quickly returns to normal. The pain should go away completely.
If you have frequent muscle cramps, you should talk with your doctor. Sometimes the doctor can give medicines to reduce the muscle cramps.
Examine your feet on a regular basis. Check for sores, redness, and calluses.
Avoid going barefoot in warm, damp places like locker rooms.
Change your socks or hose daily, or when they get damp.
If you are overweight, work on losing weight.
Wash your feet daily using a mild soap (such as Dove) and lukewarm water. Rinse off all soap.
Put a small amount of lotion (unscented with lanolin) on your feet after bathing. This will help seal moisture in the skin. Do not put lotion between your toes.
Trim your toenails straight across. Use a nail clipper. Do not cut down corners. You should be able to see the corners.
If you have trouble cutting your toenails, have someone else cut them. Podiatrists can provide nail care.
Shoes should have a wide toe box, so that your toes do not feel cramped.
The shoe's toecap should be one finger width longer than your longest toe.
When you buy new shoes, buy them later in the day. Reason: feet swell during the day and become larger.
Avoid high heels. Heels should not be taller than 2 inches (5 cm).
Wear running shoes for jogging or running.
Wear the correct type of protective shoes for your workplace.


Vonage has been found guilty of infringing patents held by US telecoms giant Verizon. Verizon sued Vonage after it alleged the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) company had infringed on seven of its patents.
This week, US jurors found Vonage guilty of infringing on three patents and ordered the company to pay Verizon $58 million (£29 million).
Vonage has also been ordered to pay a 5.5 per cent royalty rate on all future sales of devices using Verizon's technology. The company has said it expects the result to be turned around on appeal.
Despite this, Verizon asked the court to place a permanent injunction on Vonage to stop the VoIP company selling the technology completely.
A Verizon spokesperson told IT World that the company sued to "try to eliminate a formidable competitor to part of its traditional phone business".
In an official statement, Verizon said: "We are proud of our inventors and pleased the jury stood up for the legal protections they deserve".
Vonage said its customers will see no change to their service.


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Outside the Alpha Hotel
We had a rather late start on the third day. We had decided to go back to Dmitry's school and to the places where uncle Yakov took the pictures. It was already dark when Dmitry and Maria came to pick us up at the Alpha Hotel. Marion and Tristan had left earlier to catch a flight back to France. On the way to the school Dmitry had prepared some special tracks for us. He played Hélène et les garçons' song – apparently the French 90s series had a massive success in Russia – then he went on playing his favourite Russian band, Leningrad. He kept saying that it was good we didn't understand the language as Leningrad's singer was a master in using swear words. Then the familiar Comment te dire Adieu de Françoise Hardy sounded totally out of context but somehow gave more closeness to our relationship.
We arrived at the school. The gate was open. Dmitry had taken the old black and white photos with him. Memories came back to him, good and bad, and he started to tell us stories, showed us where the classrooms were. We went to a back courtyard and he showed us a window he used to jump from when he wanted to skip school : "We just needed to give some money to the security guard and he would let us go!", he revealed. We then walked towards the block of flats where he used to live, about five minutes away from the school. The apartment still belongs to Dmitry's dad but he doesn't live there anymore and rents it. The light was on in a room which used to be his bedroom.
Dmitry talked again about his teenage years there, where he used to smoke, buy beer and cigarettes, he told us he got once in trouble with some friends and one of them got caught by the police. "We saw them put him in the police then he escaped through the other door! And they didn't catch him back! That was such a funny image!". We all pictured the scene and laughed…
Then we went back to Dmitry's car. He obviously didn't want to stay in Golyanovo any longer. "The area has really changed. It's mainly people from Kazakhstan who live here now". We were also supposed to meet Dmitry's grand-mother, Lidia and his uncle, Yakov, the photographer.
Pauline and Nick at Dmitry's childhood block of flats
We all had dinner at Dmitry's again. This time, we had borsch, Cognac for the men and Aperol Spritz for the girls! When Lidia and Yakov arrived, I had a bit of an emotional shock. Lidia reminded me so much of my own grand-mother, Colette, who was such a character and whom I was so fond of. Pauline had the same shock. I had to pull back a few tears.
Lidia kept on being elogious to me, thanking me for bringing back the pictures. Maria and Dmitry were translating to me what she was saying – well probably not all of it as she was particularly chatty -. Yakov and her went through the 16 images all over again, commenting, she paid compliments to Dmitry, saying how cute he was… Then we had dinner, more drinks and Lidia raised her glass to friendship and thanked us again to be there and now part of the family. A long interview with Yakov and Lidia followed.
I wanted to find out more about the photos and the camera. I thought the film was its first and last one, I was half right. It was the last one but he had taken lots of photos before deciding to give up photography for painting which he thought was true art. It was his father who wanted him to be a photographer. Maria had told me before Dmitry's grand-father loved photography and took a lot of pictures of his family but unfortunately died young a few months after Dmitry was born.
Lidia and Yakov left after the interview. So did we as Pauline and Nick had a night train to catch to Saint Petersburg. Meeting Lidia and her son Yakov was another emotional encounter. Seeing the photos obviously had an impact on them. While Yakov was talking during the interview, he had the Elikon in his hand and he kept rewinding it, not knowing there was a film in it, a film I had put in to take pictures of Dmitry at school… Since, the Elikon hasn't been working. Probably a sign the last Elikon pictures must remain the ones taken by Yakov in 1990!
Categories: art, documentary, entertainment, Exhibition, Family, photography, Russia, The Russian Boy, Travel Diaries
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Susan Boyce, New Jersey resident diagnosed with a terminal illness, urged the New Jersey State Legislature to authorize medical aid in dying. The following is an excerpt from her testimony.
For me, thinking about end-of-life care issues is not an abstract concept. I was diagnosed 13 years ago with a progressive, terminal, genetic disease — Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
While I'm pleased to share that I've outlived my original prognosis by 7 years, this disease has had a profound impact on my life and the lives of everyone in my family. People in my community all recognize me and my oxygen tank. I'm a 55 year old mother of four, and I require oxygen to do even the simplest tasks. My lung function is around 29%. I can no longer enjoy most of the activities we enjoyed as a family together – hiking, sailing, and most of all, swimming in the ocean.
We are not without hope. With the loving support of my husband and amazing children, I live each day to the fullest doing what I can to stay healthy and active. We've been forced to have serious conversations about my death as a family. We all know that those with my disease face a terrible decline, with some people lingering breathless for months before dying. I think this prospect would worry most people.
I would like the option of medical aid in dying as a last resort to ease my final days. I know it will give me peace of mind simply having the medication, even if I never use it. It will make it easier for me to fully live out the time I have left.
As our lawmakers I know you must decide on many ethically tricky issues, and some people think this one is tricky, too. I myself don't. I believe that it is a decision I can make with my doctor and my family, and it's a decision someone else can make differently. It is optional and voluntary for everyone, and respects everyone's beliefs and values.
You have the power to spare me and other New Jerseyans from unbearable suffering. I hope you will.


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Circus Polka
Circus PolkaCaitlin Klask2018-09-17T12:56:43+00:00
Music: Igor Stravinsky (Circus Polka for Wind Symphony, 1942)
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Staging: Judith Fugate
Premiere: June 21, 1972; New York City Ballet (Stravinsky Festival)
Pacific Northwest Ballet Premiere: September 16, 2006
Jonathan Porretta and PNB School students in Circus Polka.
Photo © Angela Sterling
The 2006 Pacific Northwest Ballet premiere of Jerome Robbins' Circus Polka was generously underwritten by Marcella McCaffray.
"Stravinsky's Circus Polka was composed precisely for the circus—for the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1942. The circus impresarios wanted to do a ballet for elephants. I telephoned [Stravinsky], not giving away the whole story. 'What kind of music?' he asked. 'A polka,' I said. 'For whom?' he wanted to know. 'Elephants.' 'How old?' 'Young!' 'Okay, if they are very young, I'll do it.'" —George Balanchine
Balanchine's ballet for "Fifty Elephants and Fifty Beautiful Girls" was performed 425 times. In 1972, Jerome Robbins created a new ballet to Stravinsky's music, this time for 48 young dance students and a Ringmaster. Robbins' short ballet ends with a floor pattern that spells out either the composer's initials, I.S., or another anagram or number befitting the particular occasion.
Recommended Listening:
Stravinsky in America, London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas, Michael Steinberg, RCA 68865
Ballet of the Elephants, by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker (Roaring Brook Press, 2006). Recommended for grades 1–4
Notes by Doug Fullington.
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Rudimentary color theory is one of the first things we learn as children, albeit while slopping paint together. But calling the blend of red and yellow "orange" doesn't raise many eyebrows, in elementary school and otherwise. After all, even oranges are colored orange.
The color orange got its own name fairly recently, though. In fact, it was only after the fruit arrived in Europe that Western languages began referring to the shade as "orange." It's worth noting that colors are often named how they are because of social constructs. For example, in ancient China and Japan, a fixed term for blue didn't exist: Instead, the term was qing, which could refer to either green or blue.
Before orange (the fruit, that is) stormed Europe, yellow-red was called simply that: yellow-red, or even just red. While both red and yellow are terms derived from Proto-Indo-European words, the roots of the word "orange" come from the Sanskrit term for the orange tree: nāraṅga. Traders traveled with the nāraṅga across the Middle East, and it became the Arabic naaranj. When Islamic rule spread to southern Italy and Spain in the Middle Ages, the orange tree made it to Europe.
While the word stayed close to its original roots in several tongues—naranja in Spanish and arancia in Italian—it lost that first "n" in both French and English. A handful of other words did, too: Before a linguistic shift called metanalysis, where the "n" sounds shifted to the indefinite article, an apron once read as a napron and an uncle as a nuncle. By the 1300s, the word "orange" and its variants had spread across Europe, and denoted the name for the brightly-colored fruit.
The name for the color came later, though. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "orange" started to be used in English to describe cloth and clothing in the 16th century. This also coincided with Portuguese sailors bringing a sweeter, tastier orange from China to Europe. "China apple" is still a synonym for orange in a number of languages, including Dutch and Ukrainian. But in Europe and beyond, "orange" became both the name for the color and the fruit. Even in China, the orange's likely birthplace, the characters for the fruit and the color are the same.
Why did oranges receive the honor of naming such a standard color, as opposed to, say, pumpkins or carrots? It probably has to do with timing. Pumpkins spread from the Americas to the rest of the world after the voyages of Christopher Columbus, and carrots didn't become orange until the 16th century. Before that, they were yellow, white, purple, and red, but rarely orange. It was only after the fruit became synonymous with the color that the carrot became orange, when 16th-century Dutch farmers bred them that way (one myth says this was to honor William I, Prince of Orange, but that's likely not true). For some people, the most orange object they could think of may have simply been the fruit.
With its place on the color wheel, orange commands a special respect, despite the fact that there are plenty of other colors named after foods (think apricot-colored scarves and raspberry-tinted berets). It's all the more interesting, given that oranges' exteriors are often naturally green. The bright color we associate with the fruit occurs only if temperatures drop while the orange is on the tree.


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package hu.belicza.andras.sc2gears.ui.moduls.replaysearch;

import hu.belicza.andras.sc2gears.sc2replay.ReplayFactory;
import hu.belicza.andras.sc2gears.sc2replay.ReplayFactory.ReplayContent;
import hu.belicza.andras.sc2gears.sc2replay.model.Replay;

import java.io.File;
import java.util.EnumSet;
import java.util.Set;

/**
 * Defines a replay filter.
 *
 * @author Andras Belicza
 */
public abstract class ReplayFilter {

	/** Frequently used game_events replay content set. */
	protected static final Set< ReplayContent > GAME_EVENTS_REPLAY_CONTENT_SET = EnumSet.of( ReplayContent.GAME_EVENTS );

	/** Tells if the accept condition has to be inverted. */
	private final boolean invert;

	/**
	 * Creates a new ReplayFilter.
	 * @param searchField search field which this filter is created for
	 */
	public ReplayFilter( final SearchField searchField ) {
		invert = searchField.invertCheckBox.isSelected();
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the replay content set that is required to apply this filter.

	 * Contents from {@link ReplayFactory#GENERAL_INFO_CONTENT} should not be included (as they will be parsed anyway).

	 * This default implementation returns null.
	 * @return the replay content set that is required to apply this filter, can be null
	 */
	public Set< ReplayContent > getRequiredReplayContentSet() {
		return null;
	}

	/**
	 * Checks if this filter applies to a replay file.

	 * Calls the {@link #customAccept} method and applies the state of the invert check box on it.
	 * @param file   replay file
	 * @param replay the parsed replay
	 * @return true if this filter accepts the specified replay; false otherwise
	 */
	public boolean accept( final File file, final Replay replay ) {
		return invert ^ customAccept( file, replay );  // XOR :F
	}

	/**
	 * Custom implementation for checking if this filter applies to a replay file.
	 * @param file   replay file
	 * @param replay the parsed replay
	 * @return true if this filter accepts the specified replay; false otherwise
	 */
	public abstract boolean customAccept( final File file, final Replay replay );

}

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The "50 YEARS OF RED" sports documentary is finally here and on BlueRay format! After over a year of hard work, interviews, and putting a spectacular film together, the whole world will get to relive the history of the Dallas Rugby Football Club, and fully understand why we are the most unique club in the country. This epic event is a one opportunity to bring the club together celebrating the 50 years of the Dallas Rugby Football Club greatness. Buy this digital edition to watch at home as many times as you want. Send to your friends and family as a gift. Proof positive that you really did play rugby!


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BCSD board extends superintendent's contract through June 2027 | Top Story
BATAVIA — The Batavia City School District's Board of Education tonight unanimously approved extending Superintendent Jason Smith's contract through June 2027.
In exchange for Smith's long-term commitment to serve the Batavia City School District, the Board granted Smith non-salary benefits, including a $3,000 per year stipend increase should he elect not to enroll in the District's health insurance plan, a $2,000 per year increase of his 403(b) retirement contribution, as well as compensation for unused vacation and sick days, which will only be received upon his retirement from the District.
The contract extension was among a number of agenda items approved at the same time.
"After a stellar first year leading the Batavia City School District, the Board of Education is thrilled to offer Superintendent Jason Smith a contract extension that will keep him in our District through June 2027, with the option to extend," Board of Education President John Marucci said separately in a press release. "Consistency, goal setting, long-term planning, and execution are key components to any successful school district, and we're proud of Jason's commitment to seeing his vision for Batavia through."
All terms, except for the health insurance opt-out stipend) of Smith's contract amendment will take effect on July 1. All other terms and conditions of the agreement remain unchanged, including the option for both the Board of Education and Smith to extend the contract on an annual basis beyond June 2027.
"Batavia is my home. Having walked our halls from first grade through senior year, our district has always held a special place in my heart," Smith said in the release. "It was the honor of my career to be offered the position of superintendent here and I look forward to working with our students, staff, and community to achieve our shared vision of success for years to come. I thank the Board of Education for their trust in me, and I'm proud to see everyone in our educational community coming together for the good of our district. It continues to be a personal and professional honor to serve the Batavia community, families, staff, and students."
New coach for Batavia Varsity Football: Alex Veltz takes to the field
Pop-Up Series underway at Batavia


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hunbbel meer — March 18, 2022
The NTSB report and Motive (formerly KeepTruckin).
Update 4/22/2021: Meera Joshi, Acting Administrator of the FMCSA, has responded to the NTSB report from December 2020. The FMCSA's response below dismisses the baseless NTSB recommendation that the Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) ELD should be removed from the list of approved providers. It also requests that the NTSB close the recommendation.
Response from Meera Joshi, Acting Administrator of the FMCSA
On December 17, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a report on a tragic collision in New Hampshire in June 2019. In that report, the NTSB recommends that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) remove Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, from the list of approved ELD vendors. This recommendation is based on a flawed investigation and a fundamental lack of understanding of the regulation governing ELDs.
There are 3 clear reasons why the NTSB's findings are wrong
The driver involved in the crash wasn't using the Motive ELD.We have no record of a Motive account associated with the driver. The NTSB acknowledged in their report that the driver was using paper logs.
Westfield Transport, the carrier that employed the driver, was utilizing the Motive AOBRD compliance product — not our ELD compliance product. Despite that incontrovertible fact, the NTSB arrived at conclusions regarding the fitness of our ELD product, even though it wasn't used by the carrier involved in this collision.
2. The NTSB report demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the FMCSA regulations governing ELDs.The NTSB report suggests that the Motive ELD didn't record a "malfunction code for the location discrepancy" when Westfield Transport drivers disconnected their smartphones from the ELD in an attempt to falsify their logs.
The FMCSA doesn't require that an ELD record a malfunction event when no mobile device is connected, or when a driver isn't logged into an ELD. Instead, the FMCSA requires that in this situation, the ELD records driving time under the "Unidentified Driver Profile" along with the GPS locations, odometer readings, and elapsed engine hours for each unidentified trip. All of this data must be included in the ELD output file that officers receive during an inspection.
Motive does exactly what the FMCSA regulation requires. Every month, more than 10,000 ELD output files are transmitted from Motive to officers during roadside inspections and audits. Fifty percent of those output files include unidentified trips. This clearly indicates to inspecting officers that a vehicle was used without driving time applied to a driver's log.
The NTSB could have easily verified this. However, the lead NTSB investigator made no meaningful attempt to engage Motive to understand how our ELD product functions or to legally request the data related to the Westfield Transport account.
The NTSB is opposed to the mobile device-based ELD architecture specifically permitted by the FMCSA.The NTSB's primary objection to the Motive ELD system is the ability for drivers to disconnect their mobile device from the ELD. It claims to prevent the ELD from accurately recording a driver's Hours of Service and makes it easy to tamper with. This assertion is incorrect — FMCSA rules specifically allow for ELDs to be implemented with "a handheld unit that may be moved from vehicle to vehicle."
This specific mobile device-based ELD architecture is present in many of the ELD products on the FMCSA's approved vendor list, including Geotab, Samsara, BigRoad, Omnitracs, Verizon Connect and many others.
If the NTSB recommendation was followed, it would jeopardize the compliance of more than 1 million drivers who rely on mobile device-based ELD systems to satisfy the most foundational requirements of their jobs.
Motive's commitment to customer privacy
Motive takes our obligations to protect customer privacy and data seriously. Motive also complies with lawful demands for information during an investigation.
Motive fully cooperated with the NTSB investigation. We responded immediately to the NTSB lead investigator's initial request for documents, and asked him to present a subpoena as is our standard process for all investigations. We didn't receive follow-up communication from the NTSB investigator. We reached out to the NTSB investigator by phone and email to ensure the agency had what it needed but we received no response. We didn't hear from the NTSB at any other time while the investigation was ongoing. We didn't even hear from the NTSB prior to their December 1, 2020 public meeting where these baseless statements were made. Motive remains committed to cooperating with federal investigators whenever they make lawful demands for information.
Motive is compliant
The NTSB conducted a flawed investigation and came to poorly informed conclusions regarding the Motive ELD system. They relied solely on the statements of a criminally indicted carrier and its drivers who falsified their logs and lied to investigators, and made no attempt to understand how the Motive ELD system functions.
The NTSB has no authority to determine which devices are on the FMCSA's list of approved providers, and which aren't.
We've worked closely with the FMCSA for the last seven years to ensure that the Motive ELD system is compliant with all federal regulations. The 80,000 companies and 400,000 drivers that rely on the Motive ELD can continue to do so with confidence and without interruption in service. Motive will continue to remain on the list of approved ELD vendors.
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package com.maximos.mobile.challengeapp.util;

/**
 * Created by Henry on 10/4/2014.
 */

import android.content.ContentValues;
import android.content.Context;
import android.database.Cursor;
import android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase;
import android.database.sqlite.SQLiteOpenHelper;
import android.util.Log;

import com.maximos.mobile.challengeapp.data.Post;
import com.maximos.mobile.challengeapp.data.Profile;
import com.maximos.mobile.challengeapp.data.User;

import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Locale;

public class DatabaseHelper {
    private static final String DATABASE_NAME = "ChallengeMe.db";
    private static final int DATABASE_VERSION = 1;
    private static final String user = "user";
    private static final String post = "post";
    private static final String profile = "profile";
    private static final String visitedPlace = "visitedPlace";
    private static final String interest = "interest";
    private static final String affiliation = "affiliation";
    private static final String LOG = "DatabaseHelper";

    public static class DatabaseOpenHelper extends SQLiteOpenHelper {
        public DatabaseOpenHelper(Context context) {
            super(context, DATABASE_NAME, null, DATABASE_VERSION);
        }

        @Override
        public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase sqLiteDatabase) {
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE TABLE" + user +
                    "userId INT(8) AUTO_INCREMENT," +
                    "name VARCHAR(255), " +
                    "email VARCHAR(255), " +
                    "address VARCHAR(255), " +
                    "password VARCHAR(255)" +
                    //"profile TEXT" +
                    "PRIMARY KEY(userId));");
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE_TABLE" + post +
                    "postId INT(8) AUTO_INCREMENT," +
                    "type INT(8) " +
                    "creatorId INT(8)" +
                    "challengeCaseId INY(8)" +
                    "timeStamp VARCHAR" +
                    "PRIMARY KEY(postId));");
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE_TABLE" + profile +
                    "userId INT(8)" +
                    "name VARCHAR(255)" +
                    "challengeIdCompleted TEXT," +
                    "challengeIdOngoing TEXT," +
                    "challengeIdCreated TEXT" +
                    "credits INT(6)" +
                    "friendsId TEXT" +
                    "affiliationId TEXT" +
                    "visitedPlaceId TEXT" +
                    "interestId TEXT" +
                    "description TEXT" +
                    "userId INT(8));" );
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE_TABLE" + visitedPlace +
                    "locationCoordinate TEXT," +
                    "timeStamp VARCHAR(255)," +
                    "accompaniedPeople TEXT" +
                    "description TEXT" +
                    "visitedPlaceId: INT(8)" +
                    "PRIMARY KEY(visitedPlaceId));");
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE_TABLE" + interest +
                    "name VARCHAR(255)," +
                    "interestId INT(8) AUTO_INCREMENT," +
                    "description TEXT," +
                    "PRIMARY KEY(interestId));");
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("CREATE_TABLE" + affiliation +
                    "name VARCHAR(255)," +
                    "affiliationId INT(8) AUTO_INCREMENT," +
                    "description TEXT," +
                    "PRIMARY KEY(affiliationId));");
        }

        @Override
        public void onUpgrade(SQLiteDatabase sqLiteDatabase, int i, int i2) {
            Log.w("Example", "Upgrading database; this will drop and recreate the tables.");
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + user);
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + post);
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + profile);
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + visitedPlace);
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + interest);
            sqLiteDatabase.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + affiliation);
            onCreate(sqLiteDatabase);
        }

        public long insertUser(User user) {
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getWritableDatabase();

            ContentValues cv = new ContentValues();

            cv.put("name", user.getName());
            cv.put("email",user.getEmail());
            cv.put("address", user.getAddress());
            cv.put("password", user.getPassword());

            //insert
            long userId = db.insert("user", null, cv);

            return userId;
        }

        public long insertPost(Post post) {
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getWritableDatabase();

            ContentValues cv = new ContentValues();
            cv.put("type", post.getType());
            cv.put("creator",post.getCreatorId());
            cv.put("challengeId", post.getChallengeId());
            cv.put("timeStamp", getDateTime());

            //insert
            long postId = db.insert("post", null, cv);
            return postId;
        }

        public void insertProfile(Profile profile) {
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getWritableDatabase();

            ContentValues cv = new ContentValues();
            cv.put("userId", profile.getUserId());
            cv.put("name", profile.getName());
/*            cv.put("challengeIdCompleted", profile.getChallengeIdCompletedCat());
            cv.put("challengeIdOngoing",profile.getChallengeIdOngoingCat());
            cv.put("challengeIdCreated", profile.getChallengeIdCreatedCat());
            cv.put("credits", profile.getCredits());
            cv.put("friendsId", profile.getFriendsIdCat());
            cv.put("visitedPlaceId", profile.getVisitedPlaceIdCat());
            cv.put("description", profile.getDescription());*/

            // return userId;
        }

        //loc, profile remains
        public List getAllUserInfo(int userIdSel) {
            List<User> user = new ArrayList<User>();
            String query = "SELECT * FROM" + "user" + "WHERE user='" + userIdSel + "'" ;

            Log.e(LOG, query);
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getReadableDatabase();
            Cursor cursor = db.rawQuery(query, null);

            //get info from all selected rows
            if (cursor.moveToFirst()) {
                do {
                    User userSelected = new User();
                    userSelected.setUserId(cursor.getInt((cursor.getColumnIndex("userId"))));
                    userSelected.setName((cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("name"))));
                    userSelected.setEmail(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("email")));
                    userSelected.setAddress(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("address")));
                    userSelected.setPassword(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("password")));

                    // adding to todo list
                    user.add(userSelected);
                } while (cursor.moveToNext());
            }
            //String userJson = new Gson().toJson(user);
            ///return userJson;
            return user;
        }

        public List<Post> getAllPostInfo(int postIdSel) {
            List<Post> post = new ArrayList<Post>();
            String query = "SELECT * FROM" + "post" + "WHERE post='" + postIdSel +"'" ;

            Log.e(LOG, query);
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getReadableDatabase();
            Cursor cursor = db.rawQuery(query, null);

            //get info from all selected rows
            if (cursor.moveToFirst()) {
                do {
                    Post postSelected = new Post();
                    postSelected.setPostId(cursor.getInt(cursor.getColumnIndex("postId")));
                    postSelected.setType(cursor.getInt(cursor.getColumnIndex("type")));
                    postSelected.setCreatorId(cursor.getInt(cursor.getColumnIndex("creatorId")));
                    postSelected.setChallengeId(cursor.getInt(cursor.getColumnIndex("challengeId")));
                    postSelected.setTimeStamp(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("timStamp")));

                    // adding to todo list
                    post.add(postSelected);
                } while (cursor.moveToNext());
            }
            return post;
        }

        public List<Profile> getAllProfileInfo(int usrIdSel) {
            List<Profile> profile = new ArrayList<Profile>();
            String query = "SELECT * FROM" + "profile" + "WHERE profile='" + usrIdSel +"'";

            Log.e(LOG, query);
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getReadableDatabase();
            Cursor cursor = db.rawQuery(query, null);

            //get info from all selected rows
            if (cursor.moveToFirst()) {
                do {
                    Profile profileSelected = new Profile();
                    profileSelected.setUserId(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("postId")));
                    profileSelected.setName(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("name")));
/*                    profileSelected.setChallengeIdCompletedCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("challengeIdCompleted")));
                    profileSelected.setChallengeIdOngoingCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("challengeIdOngoing")));
                    profileSelected.setChallengeIdCreatedCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("challengeIdCreated")));
                    profileSelected.setCredits(cursor.getInt(cursor.getColumnIndex("credits")));
                    profileSelected.setFriendsIdCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("friendsId")));
                   // profileSelected.setAffiliationIdCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("affiliationId")));
                    profileSelected.setVisitedPlaceIdCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("visitedPlaceId")));
                    profileSelected.setInterestIdCat(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("interestId")));
                    profileSelected.setDescription(cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex("description")));*/
                    // adding to todo list
                    profile.add(profileSelected);
                } while (cursor.moveToNext());
            }
            return profile;
        }

        public void closeDB() {
            SQLiteDatabase db = this.getReadableDatabase();
            if (db != null && db.isOpen())
                db.close();
        }

        private String getDateTime() {
            SimpleDateFormat dateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat(
                    "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss", Locale.getDefault());
            Date date = new Date();
            return dateFormat.format(date);
        }

    }
}


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UC Berkeley administrators propose rescheduling of Ann Coulter event to September
By Pressly Pratt, Andrea Platten and Harini Shyamsundar
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Let Coulter speak
Right-wing author Ann Coulter invited to speak at UC Berkeley in April
UC Berkeley administrators have proposed rescheduling Ann Coulter's campus appearance for September, citing safety concerns.
Coulter was originally scheduled to deliver a talk on immigration April 27 after Berkeley College Republicans and BridgeUSA, formerly known as BridgeCal, invited her to speak on campus in March. But in an email sent to BCR on Tuesday night, campus Vice Chancellors Scott Biddy and Stephen Sutton said UCPD and the Division of Student Affairs could not find a safe and suitable location for the event.
"We regret this outcome — especially given our unqualified support for our students' right to bring speakers of their choosing to the University, and our deep commitment to the values and principles embedded in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution," the email stated.
UCPD had learned that certain groups responsible for the violence that played out at the Milo Yiannopoulos event in February and the Free Speech Rally in Berkeley on Saturday planned to make an appearance at the upcoming Coulter talk, according to an email from UC Berkeley spokesperson Dan Mogulof.
"UCPD's concerns and recommendations were significantly influenced by escalating violence during demonstration-related events on the campus and surrounding areas of the City," Mogulof said in the email.
In their email, Biddy and Sutton said the campus had first learned of Coulter's appearance on campus "through the newspapers." They requested that before student groups commit to hosting events on a specific date, they collaborate with the campus to find appropriate venues.
Biddy and Sutton said in the email that UCPD and the Division of Student Affairs remain "firmly committed" to helping BCR set up an alternative time and date for the Coulter event, recommending Mondays and Tuesdays in September as options. They added that the campus would require at least four weeks' notice to successfully identify a venue, time of day and security arrangements.
"It's unfortunate that the university learned about the Coulter event from reading about in the newspaper," Mogulof said. "Advance planning and advance notice are key to holding events that are safe and are successful."
Despite the campus's postponement, Ann Coulter told the Hollywood Reporter that she will still be holding her event on the campus April 27. She tweeted the Hollywood Reporter's article calling it the "real story," while alleging that the San Francisco Chronicle was "fake news" on a tweet linking to a CBS Local story about the event's postponement.
Spencer Brown, a spokesperson for Young America's Foundation — a conservative organization that is helping fund the event — said the event was "essentially cancelled," but that the event will happen on campus "whether Berkeley likes it or not."
"We are currently moving ahead with plans and pursuing all remedies of the cancellation of Ms. Coulter's speech," Brown said.
Members of BCR and BridgeUSA plan to meet with campus administrators Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss the Coulter event moving forward, according to BCR Internal Vice President Pieter Sittler.
BCR spokesperson Naweed Tahmas alleged that the campus had enacted a 3 p.m. curfew on BCR's events without their knowledge, saying in an email that "liberal speakers have the privilege of speaking in the evening, while conservative speakers must speak only before 3 P.M."
Mogulof, however, called this allegation "categorically false," saying that the curfew applies to any event that has been shown to likely incite violent protests, regardless of political affiliation or content of the event.
Cal Berkeley Democrats Vice President of Membership Caiden Nason said he is concerned the campus's postponement of the event may lead to more political division and violence in the community.
"I am worried that we are going to see more presence of (neo-Nazis and white supremacists in Berkeley) since people will be assuming it's a banning of a free speech rather than an act in supporting safety of students," Nason said.
Pranav Jandhyala, BridgeUSA founder and co-president, said although his organization and BCR are still advocating that the event take place April 27, the potential postponement is "disappointing from a nonpartisan perspective."
"The whole job of a university is to promote diversity of opinions," Jandhyala said. "If an event is going to be canceled because the content of someone's speech is too inflammatory, that's disappointing to me and to my organization."
Contact Pressly Pratt, Andrea Platten and Harini Shyamsundar at [email protected].
Ann Coulter, Berkeley College Republicans, BridgeCal, BridgeUSA, Division of Student Affairs, Milo Yiannopoulos, Pieter Sittler, Pranav Jandhyala, Scott Biddy, Stephen Sutton


Those who work at sea face dangers that don't apply to other workers. Violent storms, slippery decks, and minimal access to medical care are among the many hazards of a job on the high seas.
Because of the increased perils of the job, the federal government created the Jones Act to protect seafaring maritime workers. The Jones Act is a federal law that provides compensatory options for seamen who injured themselves while aboard a seagoing vessel.
Unfortunately, when being used to determine compensation eligibility, the Jones Act is subject to interpretation.
Any seaman who works in the service of a vessel on a navigable waterway may be entitled to compensation—that is, as long as he can prove "seaman status" and the "navigable waters" eligibility of the vessel upon which he is working.
Since the inception of the law, judges and juries have floundered over the exact requirements for maritime workers to claim "seaman" status, and therefore Jones Act eligibility.
The individual must directly contribute to maintaining the vessel's functionality or to the success of its mission.
The individual must spend more than 30 percent of his working time aboard a ship that sails on navigable waters.
Navigable waters are waterways used for business or transportation, and are under the control of the federal government. The government is in charge of deciding how the waters are used, who is going to use them, and under what conditions.
Courts will sometimes have difficulty determining whether certain bodies of water are considered "navigable." However, if your injury occurred while working in or on a large body of water, there's a very good chance those waters are considered navigable.
Is the body of water subject to the ebb and flow of the tide? The body of water must be large enough to have its own tide, or be connected to another waterway such that its current can and is affected by the changing tide, to aid in commercial transportation.
Does the body of water connect with a continuous interstate waterway? The body of water in question must have direct access to a waterway within the United States that can be used as a commercial highway to transport maritime commerce.
Does the body of water have navigable capacity? Ships must be able to easily maneuver and navigate through the area of water under investigation.
Is the body of water actually navigable? The body of water must be established as an area in which boats, ships, or barges not only can maneuver but have been known to do so.
If you are unsure of your claim's validity under the Jones Act, or if you're encountering some difficulties with your Jones Act claim, you need to speak with a maritime attorney. The law in these cases is far from straightforward, and can easily sail off-course. In fact, eligibility can vary greatly from case to case.
Therefore, if you've been injured in a maritime or offshore accident, you should contact our office immediately to speak with an experienced lawyer. Attorney Steve Lee will help you learn more about your eligibility status, legal rights, and options for compensation. Don't allow waves of confusion and misconception to capsize your claim before it even leaves the dock. Call us today at 713-921-4171 to secure smooth sailing.
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Have you been feeling "heavy"; bloated, tired, skin is breaking out with acne and redness, your cycle is off or affecting your entire month with the woes of PMS ( hi ladies ) and you have the motivation to do absolutely nothing everyday? Well my friends, I think it is about time to do a cleanse.
In the last couple months, I have been feeling like the above; tired, not-to-hot digestive function, my hormone balance has been noticeably off and my skin is breaking out with zits and rashes under my eyes, including my upper cheek area. Summer is almost here and I do not want to have to worry about covering up my unsightly pimples ( no thank you ), or dealing with this on-off redness.
Solution? Cleansing. I use to be a HUGE cleansing "junkie" and would participate in a purchased or self made cleanse every month. Talk about over-kill? I think so. Cleansing internally is very important and after much research, in addition to going to school and graduating as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I am more than emphatic on doing a cleanse bi-annually and more so if you are struggling with disease.
What is cleansing anyways? Cleansing is basically a method of detoxing the body and removing unwanted parasites and pollutants. These are the two causes of disease according to Hulda Clark ( read her book, The Cure For All Diseases here. This book positively changed my life and opened my eyes! It is a must read if you struggle with acne, pain or any disease. ) and other medical professionals and/or scientists. You can do two types of cleanses: maintenance, which is daily cleansing, and intensive, which is short-term but very effective. I participate in both types of cleansing methods all year round.
So what type of cleanse should you do? There are tons of cleanses on the market, just visit your local health food store if you'd like to get overwhelmed. You can do a liver cleanse, kidney, parasite, bowel, gallbladder… the list goes on. What should you start with? I had this same question. And the answer is different for everyone ( sorry guys, no formula here. I wish…sigh ). The good news: starting with a parasite cleanse is beneficial for EVERYONE to start with and maintain, and is is actually highly recommended to do first by Hulda Clark on page 555 of her book, The Cure For All Diseases. I always thought that liver cleansing was the best cleanse to start with and do, as the liver detoxes our bodies and is responsible for so many vital actions, such as hormone production and keeping our blood levels the perfect pH so we don't die. But after doing much reading and finding Hulda Clark's book, I was convinced that the most imperative cleanse to start with was a parasite cleanse.
We are all exposed to parasites on a daily basis, and we all have these living "creatures" in our bodies. It sounds scary, but its true. I always thought, " I never eat out, I never have sushi or pork, I don't drink bottled water, I eat super clean…" which is great and all, but just living in our current world that is overburdened with pollutants is enough to confirm that you have parasites. "You are always picking up parasites! Parasites are everywhere around you! You get them from other people, your family, yourself, your home, your pets, undercooked meat, and undercooked dairy products."(The Cure For All Diseases, page 341-342.) Again, ANY disease, pain, inflammatory skin condition (acne, etc) comes from A) Parasites and B) Pollutants. So, don't start lying to yourself that you're clean and free of parasites. So the next question is, how do we get rid of these parasites without living in a box? Well I have more good news: you can eliminate parasites by doing a cleanse and regular maintenance.
My goal every single day is to get my body in its best shape through doing "daily detoxes", such as rebounding, taking supplements, using clean, organic skin care products, etc., to minimize my body's pollution and parasite exposure as best I can. And when I know my body needs a boost and is showing symptoms of being overburdened? It's intensive cleanse time, baby. And don't let the word "intensive" scare you, it's a GOOD thing and your body will truly thank you and show it! So now it's time to get into what I am taking and doing daily for my parasite cleanse.
Black walnut hull tincture extra strength. Take 2 tsp. once a week or gradually up to 2 tsp. In the first week (ex. Start with 1 drop a day on the first day, two drops on the second, and so on until the sixth day when you can take 2 tsp.) Take before a meal.
Wormwood capsules, 200-300mg each. Take one capsule a day for the first two days, two capsules a day for the next two days, and so on until you reach 7 capsules on day 13. Continue taking 7 capsules a day until day 17, and then proceed to take 7 capsules once a week. Take on an empty stomach before a meal.
Cloves capsules, about 500mg each. Take 1 capsule 3x a day on the first day, two capsules 3x a day on the second day, and three capsules 3x a day on the third day. Continue taking this dosage until day 11, and only take three capsules a day, once a week. Take each capsule before mealtime (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on an empty stomach.
Vitamin C capsules ( make sure they are non-gmo ). I recommend taking at least 2,000mg a day and up. Take with food.
Lugols Solution Iodine. I recommend starting with 5 drops and gradually upping until 20 drops. I take this everyday as maintenance, not just during a cleanse.
Probiotics. Take 1-2 capsules daily with food, preferably at dinner time. I recommend Genestra probiotics. I am currently taking 15-30 billion daily.
Bowl support blend ( ratio of 2 Tbsp. Brown Flax seeds to 1 Tbsp. Black Chia seeds. Recommended to take 3-6 Tbsp. Of mixture daily.) or substitute a gentle fibre supplement.
NO Dairy, wheat, sugar, and anything processed or packaged (cakes, candy, cereal, fruit juices, pop…) No dried fruit, peanuts, strawberries, mushrooms, anything fermented such as sauerkraut, seafood, pasta, white rice, molasses, and flour of any grains. Basically, just stick with low-sugar fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, apples, an abundance of greens, whole unrefined grains such as quinoa and brown rice, lean free-range proteins, nuts and seeds.
Do not eat fast food and focus on eating lots of greens, fresh pressed green juices, fresh fruits, whole grains such as quinoa and/amaranth, beans, free-range proteins such as fish, chicken and eggs, nuts and seeds.
Journaling your symptoms, what you are eating and how you are feeling everyday will be very insightful.
Stretching every morning and participating in 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily.
Using clean skin and body care products is VERY important. Conventional and sadly most natural skin + body care products are loaded with pollutants. This will inhibit your cleanse, so I really recommend making changes before you begin! Here is a link to some of my favourite skin, body, hair and makeup products… you all know what I use and am committed to for my skin! ;) Be diligent and read your ingredients! There are many helpful books and sources. I will put my top book recommendations at the end of this article.
Using clean home products. Think laundry detergent, hand soap, dishwasher soap… I will be doing more posts and videos in the future on my recommendations or home made blends.
Dry Brushing once or twice a day. Watch my video here to learn how!
Sleeping at least 8 hours every night and going to bed before 10pm.
This cleanse is 20 days, and can be carried on as daily maintenance to prevent against future reinfection. Expect to feel incredible and this cleanse might just change your life! I am anxious myself to get started and to start feeling my best while taking care of my body. It's a life journey and process, so don't let any information on the internet overwhelm you! I have a tendency to let that happen and I end up doing nothing. If you can't stick to all of the guidelines I gave, don't use that as an excuse not to do this cleanse. Stick to the program as best you can and I promise you, you won't regret it! Anyways, I have so much to say but l don't want to overwhelm you guys any more than I already have. As always, please do not hesitate to comment or email your question(s) to info@shelbynaturals.com if I missed something you want to know!
Hi Shelby, thanks for putting the video on cleanse.. I have a question about parasite cleanse.. do we need to take these above mentioned supplements for 20 days and no more?? And can we have other supplements along with it like magnesium, krill oil and Vitamin D (which I take regularly) ?? Please advise. Thanks.
I only stumbled across your youtube channel last night but have already watched heaps of videos. At work today I couldn't wait to get home and watch and learn more from you. It's so great to see how passionate you are about health, wellness and skin care. I suffer for acne so I am super excited to try out the natural supplements you've talked about. :) You're beautiful and smart and it's obvious you're good at what you do! :) Keep it up girl!
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. You mentioned in your post about cleansing the liver. What protocol do you recommend?


The Wayuu bags are far from being just a sales product, they are a cultural manifestation. Itis the result of decades and decades of tradition, teaching and dedication. The bags are made by hand crafters, by artists from the Wayuu culture in northern Colombia. They dedicate their entire lives to this art. There is no comparison. Many of these artists most of them women and who create these works inan almost meditative way, using their hands and feet to masterfully manipulate and control the looms and colourful threads using all their imagination and techniques passed down by each ancestral generation.
It's worth mentioning that many of our indigenous artists are forgotten and that our country's corruption has driven them into a crisis, leading to lack offood, water and medical attention. It is one of the groups that most contributes to Colombian natural and cultural resources. Itis completely unacceptable that they be left in oblivion. Each pack/sack/backpack is unique because it is a cultural work of art, that isn't made by a machine, but by experienced hands that love their craft and express their culture through complex fabrics, their colours and shapes.