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September 19, 2014

Broken Promises: A Glimpse at the Dark Side of Crowdfunding

The fact is that social media has connected us to each other in ways which seemed unimaginable only a few decades ago.  Take for example the progression of social activism through online fundraising.  Over the course of two short months the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (“IBC”) went viral with millions of videos being posted by… Read More

April 23, 2013

A Q&A With Jeff Ifrah on the FTC’s Latest Draconian Tactics

Some lawyers who deal regularly with the Federal Trade Commission in investigations of allegedly false and deceptive online advertising have noticed that the agency is beginning to take steps in these investigations that are unprecedented and draconian – and that judges seem to be going along. Below is a set of questions and answers with… Read More

April 8, 2013

A Cautionary Tale: EU Probing Google for Possible Privacy Violations

The increasing difficulties faced by internet providers and data gatherers in the international realm have yet again come to the fore. Privacy regulators in France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy have banded together to investigate whether to fine Google for what they perceive to be violations of European Union privacy laws…. Read More

November 8, 2012

Why Is CFTC Planning to Appeal Judge’s Ruling in Dodd-Frank Case?

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is apparently going to appeal a U.S. district judge’s ruling that had overturned its decision to impose limits on the number of contracts that commodity traders can hold. The CFTC had found that under the recently passed Dodd-Frank law, which amended the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936, it now… Read More

December 6, 2011

Ifrah Law Blog Wrap-Up for November 2011

In November 2011, we at Ifrah Law expressed our views on a number of current issues in our blogs, Crime in the Suites and FTC Beat. This post summarizes and wraps up our thoughts from the month. ACLU Wins FOIA Appeal on Prosecutors’ Use of Cell Phone Location Data The Justice Department must turn over… Read More

August 29, 2011

Google Agrees to Forfeit $500 Million: What Does This Mean for Affiliate Marketers?

In an unusual and little-noticed recent settlement, Google Inc. has agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500 million because it permitted Canadian pharmacies to advertise to United States consumers on its site using Google AdWords, resulting in the illegal sale of prescription drugs through online channels into the United States between 2003 and 2009. The… Read More

July 11, 2011

Should FTC Sue Law Schools For Misrepresentation?

On May 25, 2011, a class action was filed against the Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) in San Diego for intentionally misrepresenting employment data of recent alumni. The complaint states that in order to continue attracting students despite exorbitant law student debt and a depleted legal job market, TJSL has “adopted a practice of… Read More

June 22, 2011

Ifrah Law’s Blog Wrap-Up, June 1-20

This is the sixth of a regular series of posts that summarize and wrap up our latest thoughts that have appeared recently on Ifrah Law’s blogs. 1. Perjury, Obstruction and Barry Bonds’ Conviction Read why we regard the Barry Bonds obstruction of justice verdict as troubling: It sets a bad precedent for the grand jury… Read More

May 18, 2011

Ifrah Law’s Blog Wrap-Up, May 1-13

This is the fifth of a regular series of posts that summarize and wrap up our latest thoughts that have appeared recently on Ifrah Law’s blogs. 1. Bank Hit With FCA Complaint Over Mortgage Lending The Justice Department uses a Civil-War era statute in a very unusual context – to try to recover more than… Read More


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Say No to “Free” Genetic Tests

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If you're approached by someone who offers "free" genetic testing or cancer screening, turn them down.

Medicare doesn't cover such tests unless a doctor who's treating you orders them and they're medically necessary.

Laboratory representatives have allegedly been taking swabs inside the mouths of Medicare beneficiaries at health fairs, senior centers, residential complexes for older people, and veterans' centers.

Some seniors are getting cold calls about genetic testing kits. The caller usually offers to send a "free" genetic testing kit and asks only that you return the completed kit with your insurance information – including a Medicare number.

Beneficiaries' numbers are then used to bill Medicare for thousands of dollars of medically unnecessary genetic testing.

More creative schemes involve sending invitations to an "ice cream social" where seniors hear a presentation about "no cost" genetic testing and/or cancer screenings. During the presentation, seniors are asked for their Medicare numbers – and Medicare is later billed thousands of dollars per test.

Seniors are also being asked for the Medicare numbers and other private information after being brought into health-fair booths for DNA swabs of their cheeks.

In some instances, seniors are given gift cards and told that Medicare will be billed for the tests, even though there's no physician order for them.

  • Don't give your DNA away to a stranger! Beware of people who cold-call you or show up at your front door uninvited to push genetic tests and cancer screenings. Watch out for people who claim such tests are "100% covered by Medicare."
    Medicare does cover such tests, but only when they are medically necessary and have been ordered by your doctor.
  • Look for charges on your Medicare Summary Notice statements for unnecessary tests or screenings that you didn't want or weren't ordered by your doctor.

In general, don't give out your Medicare number or Social Security number to anyone you don't know and trust. Be cautious of unsolicited requests for your Medicare or Social Security numbers. If your personal information is compromised, it may be used in other fraud schemes.

Medicare will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your Medicare number or other personal information.

And don't consent to any lab tests at senior centers, health fairs, or in your home. Be suspicious of anyone claiming that you'll pay nothing for genetic tests and cancer screenings.

If you think you've been a victim of fraud, we want to hear from you. Please call us, toll-free, at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

You can also report suspected fraud at 1-800-HHS-TIPS.

Or you can contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol, a terrific group which educates people with Medicare about how to avoid healthcare fraud and abuse.

You can reach Senior Medicare Patrol 1-877-808-2468, or visit www.smpresource.org.

One last tip: enter your phone number on the Do Not Call Registry www.donotcall.gov.

Greg Dill is Medicare's regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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Amnesia: Rebirth

Amnesia: Rebirth Review

Rebirth is bold survival horror, and anything but forgettable.

Few fears grip human consciousness with tenacity like uncertainty does, where self-assuring deep breaths are all that stand between you and a downward spiral. Amnesia: Rebirth instilled similar anxieties in me – either through unceremoniously ripping away light sources that keep its oppressive darkness at bay or by devilishly revealing the monsters hidden within all along. This first-person fright fest from developer Frictional Games had me gleefully sweating bullets throughout most of its tense seven-hour campaign, and it's one nightmare I won't forget anytime soon.

Amnesia: Rebirth opens with a thunderous plane crash smack dab in the middle of Algeria's harsh Sahara desert. You play as Tasi Trianon, a passenger who awakens alone amidst the wreckage. She has no memory of what happened to her colleagues or why their anthropological expedition has gone to hell. Worse yet, a mysterious sickness pulses through her veins, causing intermittent bouts of unbridled rage. Eager to ensure she doesn't end up an easy meal for the vultures circling above, I shuffled toward a nearby cave entrance thinking it was safe. Though trading the vast, scorching desert heat for a claustrophobic, shaded cavern was, in truth, Amnesia: Rebirth cleverly teasing how I'd soon come to miss that light.

Inside was an abandoned camp, with shadows swallowing up the cave's back end. If I tried stepping in them, serpentine tendrils crept into Tasi's vision, while sounds of insect-like skitters began trickling out of my headphones – a spine-chilling introduction to the fear system. Staying near light sources is a must as the dark will chip away at your fear level otherwise, eventually resulting in a soft fail state. Flippantly trudging into the abyss without a light inevitably results in Tasi slowly succumbing to her rage while bouncing off the walls in a fit. You'll regain control shortly afterward, thankfully, and there are tell-tale warning signs that you should always pack incandescent goods. Flashes of eldritch monoliths and contorted bodies across the screen (courtesy of her dwindling courage) generally signaled that I should quickly double back and scour an area for supplies before moving on. That first encounter left my arms covered in goosebumps, nervously smiling over just how damn unsettling it all was. Darkness is an oppressive foe on its own in Amnesia: Rebirth, which is familiar territory to anyone that braved the halls of Brennenburg Castle in Amnesia: The Dark Descent. But this time, there are several means of illuminating your path.

The Dark Side

While scrupulously picking apart every makeshift hovel in that first camp, I came across some matches. These invaluable tools are new to the series and vital for keeping your fear level in check. After all, tip-toeing about spooky underground tunnels is much easier after a sparked match pierces the pitch-black veil like a hot knife through butter. It's quite satisfying to watch their stems gnarl backward as flames inch toward Tasi's fingers. A steady hand is essential, though, as any knee-jerk movements will put a match out. Given that they have a one-time use, every matchstick is precious.

Armed with these miniature torches, I trepidatiously sauntered into the murky depths. Careful to ignite wall-mounted touches and bonfires along the way while not panicking when a match burnt out. Keeping a cool-head is easier said than done, though. The ever-looming threat posed by darkness feels like you're always in the crosshairs of some disembodied malevolence, eager to pull the trigger when your guard is down. It's frightening yet exhilarating. For example, while hunched-over in a low-roof crypt, water droplets from the ceiling doused my last matchstick. Then those cold, dead tendrils slithered into view, causing me to wince and waddle as fast as I could to the nearest bonfire. That's the gambit posed by matches: you'll find them all over the place, but their protection is fleeting. That short-lived nature is why I was thrilled to see a series-favorite brass tool return as well: the lantern.

It's satisfying to watch matches gnarl backward as flames inch toward Tasi's fingers.

With every reluctant step taken in this underground cave system, I'd grown increasingly worried that matches were my only line of defense. Then, the lantern turned up. This oil-burner still works wonders for managing your fear level, yet its utility is wholly different while exploring. The lantern is a steadfast mobile spotlight, where twitchy movements or sprints are no danger to its flame – a perfect complement to the fickle but plentiful nature of matches. You'll swap between both regardless, given the necessity to procure oil. So the lantern is no replacement, just another option in your toolkit.

After I dusted off my lantern, the path forward was obvious. As tense as this opening cave section is, it does eventually outstay its welcome. There wasn't a puzzle or beasty run-in during the entire section, just a lot of walking from entrances to exits, which got tedious after nearly an hour of it. However, that all changes when you reach the fort.

Fright or Flight

Amnesia: Rebirth holds nothing back in the military fort, testing both your noggin and running shoes in the best ways.. For example, a massive locked gate stands as the inevitable exit, with the key thrown away long ago. Plopped in the middle of the courtyard, however, is a derelict tank with a functioning cannon – practically begging to blow the gate off its hinges. But rather than just find ammo, you get a note outlining the chemicals and parts required to macgyver tank shells together. Rebirth’s path branches from here, and you can check this list off in whatever order you choose. So I cautiously began searching for these supplies.

The military fort is where Amnesia: Rebirth is firing on all cylinders. Corridors are rife with candles, but you must pick-and-choose which to ignite as it's easy to use up matchstick supplies if you're not frugal. It isn't ideal leaving one room incandescent and another black as midnight on a moonless night, especially when the latter holds a puzzle's solution that you desperately need. Of course, the lantern comes in handy here, but oil is not exactly abundant. I always rationed light sources for puzzle rooms once I'd identified them, as they're sinister Rubik's cubes that mustn't be rushed. In one a booby-trapped door was between me and the sulfur I needed for tank shells. Yanking it open would set off explosives, vaporizing Tasi, so I avoided that. The solution, which I'll avoid revealing, was quite creative and satisfying to figure out.

My heart nearly stopped-dead whenever a ghoul slammed a door behind me.

Of course, it wouldn't be an Amnesia game without something horrible on two legs trying to gut you like a fish. Ghouls, as they're appropriately dubbed, carry on that proud tradition. My heart nearly stopped-dead when one of these gangly uglies slammed a door behind me. You can't fight them off, so hiding is always the best course of action. The trouble is, catching a glimpse will drive your fear level up while matches and the lantern give away your position. It's utterly terrifying hiding in a dim corner, with every muscle insisting that you either run or light a match because the darkness is ripping your mind apart, but acting on those impulses will cause a ghoul to do the same.

Every minute of the military fort was a delight. It has strong Amnesia: The Dark Descent vibes thanks to its branching paths and lovingly crafted puzzles, which is pure nostalgic goodness for a long-time fan like me. In fact, when I finally did make it through, I was actually sad to bid my farewells to this wonderful deathtrap.

Turns out I was right to be, because much of what made gameplay so compelling inside the fort doesn't carry over to the remainder of Rebirth. Instead, it slinks back into the opening hours’ straightforward hallway-scouring with little to no variety. Ghouls are so scarce that you rarely need to worry about bodily harm aside from mitigating your fear level. Puzzles suffer too, as they are either startlingly brief or don't tie-into their surroundings as thoughtfully as the tank puzzle. What irked me most of all, though, was how chances to venture off the beaten path seldom happen. Even the rift amulet, a magical trinket that rips open holes in spacetime, is mostly relegated to carving out predetermined burrows where a door would have sufficed. However, as I pressed on, harboring any disappointment was challenging because the storytelling made up for these shortcomings.

Without wading into spoiler territory, especially since there are some significant plot revelations very early on, Amnesia: Rebirth's story was utterly captivating. Yes, its protagonist suffering from amnesia is immensely trite (even if it is right in the name), but the hard-hitting revelations unfold much differently than you'd expect. It's a tale of trauma twisting people into unrecognizable husks by scattering their cherished memories to the wind. Tasi's quest to reunite with her colleagues takes some disturbing turns, but the beautiful moments shine that much brighter because of how bleak the story can be. Where there is darkness, the light will always rise to meet it.

Amnesia: Rebirth beautifully tackles the battle between light and darkness, not just thematically but mechanically too. The areas where it clicks strike an excellent balance of problem solving and pure adrenaline, even if some of the later sections drag due to uninteresting puzzles and infrequent ghoul tussles. But with a consistently engaging story throughout, Rebirth still stands as one of the most thrilling survival horror games in recent memory – one that is anything but forgettable.

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Amnesia: Rebirth

Amnesia: Rebirth

Amnesia: Rebirth is a new descent into darkness from the creators of the iconic Amnesia series. This is a harrowing journey through desolation and despair, exploring the limits of human resilience.
Genres:Adventure, Horror
Strong Language, Nudity, Intense Violence, Blood and Gore
Platforms:PC, PlayStation 4
Developers:Frictional Games
Publishers:Frictional Games
Release Date:October 20, 2020
Amnesia: Rebirth Review
Amnesia: Rebirth is one of the most thrilling survival horror games in recent memory – one that is anything but forgettable.

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15 Year Anniversary of InTension

On December 1st InTension Health Club will have been located at the Marcelisstraat for 15 years! We are so grateful for this. Of course we would like to celebrate this in style with all of you, but given the current Corona measures we are postponing the celebration until next year.


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Abohms to Statohms Conversion

Enter the electrical resistance in abohms below to get the value converted to statohms.

Results in Statohms:
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1 abΩ = 1.1127E-21 statΩ
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How to Convert Abohms to Statohms

To convert an abohm measurement to a statohm measurement, multiply the electrical resistance by the conversion ratio.

Since one abohm is equal to 1.1127E-21 statohms, you can use this simple formula to convert:

statohms = abohms × 1.1127E-21

The electrical resistance in statohms is equal to the abohms multiplied by 1.1127E-21.

For example, here's how to convert 5.0E+20 abohms to statohms using the formula above.
5.0E+20 abΩ = (5.0E+20 × 1.1127E-21) = 0.556325 statΩ

Abohms and statohms are both units used to measure electrical resistance. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

The abohm is the resistance between two points of an electrical conductor transmitting a current of one abampere when the potential difference is one abvolt. One abohm is equal to one nanoohm.

The abohm is a centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electromagnetic unit of electrical resistance. Abohms can be abbreviated as abΩ; for example, 1 abohm can be written as 1 abΩ.

The statohm is the resistance between two points of an electrical conductor transmitting a current of one statampere when the potential difference is one statvolt. One statohm is equal to 898,755,178,740 ohms.

The statohm is a centimeter-gram-second (CGS) electrostatic unit of electrical resistance. Statohms can be abbreviated as statΩ; for example, 1 statohm can be written as 1 statΩ.

Abohm to Statohm Conversion Table

Abohm measurements converted to statohms
Abohms Statohms
1 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000011127 statΩ
2 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000022253 statΩ
3 abΩ 0.000000000000000000003338 statΩ
4 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000044506 statΩ
5 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000055633 statΩ
6 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000066759 statΩ
7 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000077886 statΩ
8 abΩ 0.0000000000000000000089012 statΩ
9 abΩ 0.000000000000000000010014 statΩ
10 abΩ 0.000000000000000000011127 statΩ
100 abΩ 0.00000000000000000011127 statΩ
1,000 abΩ 0.0000000000000000011127 statΩ
10,000 abΩ 0.000000000000000011127 statΩ
100,000 abΩ 0.00000000000000011127 statΩ
1,000,000 abΩ 0.0000000000000011127 statΩ
10,000,000 abΩ 0.000000000000011127 statΩ
100,000,000 abΩ 0.00000000000011127 statΩ
1,000,000,000 abΩ 0.0000000000011127 statΩ
10,000,000,000 abΩ 0.000000000011127 statΩ
100,000,000,000 abΩ 0.00000000011127 statΩ
1,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.0000000011127 statΩ
10,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.000000011127 statΩ
100,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.00000011127 statΩ
1,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.0000011127 statΩ
10,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.000011127 statΩ
100,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.000111 statΩ
1,000,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.001113 statΩ
10,000,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.011127 statΩ
100,000,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 0.111265 statΩ
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 abΩ 1.1127 statΩ


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Shifting to profit-led social impact
27 March 2019

Our strategic partnership with TFG has supported the sustainability team’s thinking and action since 2011. We helped them expand their strategic focus beyond managing ESG risks to exploring profit-led social impact. In 2017, TFG opened their quick response manufacturing facility in Caledon, delivering on their Shared Value commitment to local supply chain development. “Putting Shared Value into practice helped TFG boost speed-to-market and capacity, while creating jobs in a rural area and the economy as a whole.” Graham Choice, Head of Design, TFG Manufacturing and Prestige Clothing. Our current engagement provides an agile thinking partnership, supporting the sustainability team in strategy, metrics and disclosure.

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• Location
    • Prague
  • Date Posted
  • Jun. 23, 2021
  • Function
  • Sales
  • Sector
  • Business Applications

We’re looking for an ambitious salesperson who is hungry for a challenge and growth.

As an SMB Account Executive, you’ll help us maximize revenues and develop SMB sales in the Europe. You’ll partner with companies up to 500 employees to understand their product priorities and development philosophy, introducing them to the concept of Product Excellence. And you’ll work closely with our leadership team to help define everything from sales strategy to team culture.

  • Are you passionate about closing deals? Want the opportunity to make a big impact in a fast-growing startup? Then we’d love to hear from you.
  • Let’s make products that matter, together.

On a typical day, you will …

  • Building pipeline of net new and expansion opportunities
  • Drive revenue and own the full cycle sales process including prospecting new leads, navigating the C-suite and business line owners, negotiating contracts, and closing new and renewal business with customers
  • Utilize solution-selling techniques to effectively guide sales process to close
  • Establish strong rapport with key stakeholders involved in the evaluation process
  • Educate and convey the relevant and unique benefits of Productboard
  • Provide captivating product demonstrations and guidance on industry best practices
  • Manage inbound lead pipeline and contract negotiation process through close.
  • Contribute to “tribal knowledge” in regard to learnings, best practices, and positioning

About you

  • 2+ years of experience in a closing role
  • Frencg language on advanced level
  • Experience selling into SMB between 50 and 500 employees
  • Passion, integrity, empathy, creativity, humility, and grit
  • Proven record of consistently meeting and exceeding quota in a fast-paced, competitive sales environment
  • Advanced knowledge of sales coaching, best practices, and sales methodology
  • Previous history of consistent overachievement against targets
  • Ability to manage both high-velocity and inside sales cycles in tandem
  • Experience selling into C-Level, VP Product, VP Engineering, or IT
  • Structured, organized, detail-oriented, collaborative mindset
  • Empathy, positive energy, and courage to fail fast to succeed
  • Comfort with process and product ambiguity
  • Experience with Salesforce and passion to set up and improve new workflows to increase efficiency

You can look forward to the following benefits:

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  • MacBook Pro + 34″ monitor
  • Budget for online courses, books, and conferences
  • 5 weeks of vacation + sick days
  • 1 Volunteer Day per year for you to help causes close to your heart
  • Free snacks, drinks, and yummy catered lunches every day (or lunch delivered to your home)
  • Shared Headspace account for mindfulness & mental health
  • MultiSport card to access sports facilities
  • Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and retreats
  • Flexible working hours and home office

Parental benefits

Productboard Toastmasters Club

Language lessons

  • Opportunity to travel to San Francisco
  • Relocation Package for foreign (non-Czech/Slovak) candidates relocating to Prague

About Productboard

Productboard is the customer-centric product management platform that helps teams get the right products to market faster. Over 4,000 companies, including Microsoft, 1-800-Contacts, and UiPath, use Productboard to understand what users need, prioritize what to build next, and rally everyone around their roadmap.

In April 2021, we closed our $72M Series-C round, backed by VC giants like Tiger Global Management, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Bessemer Venture Partners. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are a truly international company, with offices in Vancouver and Prague.

  • We are backed by top Silicon Valley investors, giving us access to capital, networks, mentors, and markets
  • You’ll enjoy an exciting team atmosphere building a new and complex product
  • We iterate quickly and decisions are fast. You’ll have a voice in what we do and see the impact of your work
  • With modern offices in San Francisco, Vancouver, and Prague, you can expect occasional travel across the Atlantic!

About our culture

At Productboard, values aren’t just something we like to talk about, they’re something we live and breathe. We believe in creating a work environment where:

  • People feel empowered, supported, and included
  • Trust and transparency are built into the way we work
  • Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are encouraged and nurtured every day

You can get to know your future colleagues by listening to our People of Productboard podcast, or check out our Instagram profile and People of Productboard FB page for more info about life at Productboard.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and champion of equity. It is our aim to help people from all backgrounds, cultures, and groups realize their full potential at Productboard.

As such, we do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based upon gender identity, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All aspects of employment including hiring, training, promotion, and terminations are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide all candidates with equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Togetherness is one of our core values and our Diversity Council helps us ensure that we uphold the values of authenticity, humanity, and diversity to create an environment where every human being matters. We are committed to leading by example to drive societal change.


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Butternut Squash & Coconut Dhal Recipe

Butternut Squash & Coconut Dhal Recipe
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Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free
Store in the fridge in sealed container

One of the best winter time plant-based supper dishes! Dhal is easy to make and once everything is in the pan its just a case of letting it cook. Perfect after a busy day and Lentils are not only filling but also packed with protein. Indigo Nutrition coconut milk powder is such a versatile ingredient to add to curries and soups and it gives this dhal recipe an extra creamy touch.

  1. Get making!
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, squash cubes, spices and seasoning and continue cooking for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the red lentils, hot water and coconut milk powder, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt. You should have quite a thick consistency and the lentils and squash should be soft. Pour into a large serving bowl and sprinkle over sesame seeds.
  6. Serve alongside cooked red rice and enjoy!
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Why Some Businesses returning JobKeeper?

March 29, 2021

Super Retail Group – owner of the Supercheap Auto, Rebel, BCF and Macpac brands – handed back $1.7 million in JobKeeper payments in January after releasing a trading update showing sales growth of 23% to December 2020. Toyota announced that it will return $18 million in JobKeeper payments after a record fourth quarter. And, Domino’s Pizza has also handed back $792,000 of JobKeeper payments.

Toyota, Super Retail Group, and Domino’s were not obliged to hand back JobKeeper. Under the rules at the time, the companies qualified to access the payment. However, Toyota CEO Matthew Callachor said, “Like most businesses, Toyota faced an extremely uncertain future when the COVID-19 health crisis developed into an economic crisis …We claimed JobKeeper payments to help support the job security of almost 1,400 Toyota employees around Australia ….In the end, we were very fortunate to weather the storm better than most, so our management and board decided that returning JobKeeper payments was the right thing to do as a responsible corporate citizen.”

 Domino’s Group CEO and Managing Director, Don Meij said, “We appreciate the availability and support of JobKeeper during a period of significant uncertainty. That period has passed, the assistance package has served its purpose, and we return it to Australian taxpayers with our thanks.”

Companies that received JobKeeper and subsequently paid dividends to shareholders and executive bonuses have come under particular scrutiny, not just by the regulators but by public opinion.

The first phase of JobKeeper did not require business to prove that they had actually suffered a downturn in revenue, just have evidence turnover was likely to drop in a particular month or quarter. For many businesses, early trends indicated that the pandemic would have a devastating impact on revenue. Many also took action and prevented the trend entrenching by actioning plans to protect their workforce and revenue. The fact that business improved, does not impact on initial JobKeeper eligibility. In the first phase of JobKeeper, employers were not obliged to stop JobKeeper payments if trends improved.

Speaking at the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19, ATO Deputy Commissioner Jeremey Hirschhorn stated that the ATO rejected some $180 million in JobKeeper claims pre-issuance. Approximately, $340 million in overpayments have been identified. Of these, $50 million were honest mistakes and will not be clawed back where the payment had been passed on to the employee.

Where the ATO determines that JobKeeper overpayments need to be repaid, they will contact you and let you know the amount and how the repayment should be made. Administrative penalties generally will not apply unless there is evidence of a deliberate attempt to manipulate the circumstances to gain the payment.

Taxpayers can object to the ATO’s JobKeeper overpayment assessment. If you are contacted by the ATO, please contact us immediately for assistance and we will work with the ATO on your behalf.

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There are all types of loans available online these days.  These consist of car loans, student loans, home loans and personal loans.  If you are looking for a loan, you will need resources to help you sort things out.

Top 10 Tips for Shopping for Online Loans

Getting a loan today is not like it was back in the days of your dad or granddad.  Back several years ago if you wanted to get a loan of any type, you would actually have to walk into a bank to fill out the necessary paperwork.  No longer is this the case, however.  You can now apply for a loan from the comforts of your own home.  With that said, with the facelessness, you need to be cautious when looking for online loans.  This will ensure that you locate a legitimate loan provider instead of a scam that will take your money.

Resources from the Office of the Federal Student Aid

The Office of Federal Student Aid has a wide array of resources that will help you to prepare for college, apply for financial aid and consumer protection.  The loan information section can provide you information about federal student loans and inform you as to what they are, how you can get them and why you need them.  There are several booklets, fact sheets, website and brochures available for you to read as well as viewable videos and images.

Your Path to Government Benefits

The benefits site has so many resources for you as far as federal resources and additional resources as well.  For instance, there is a guide on how to borrow money if you are a business that is considering getting a loan. is a resource for those with disabilities and they can apply for benefits.  There is a section on frequently asked questions regarding the VA Home Loan program.

Understanding Vehicle Financing

The Federal Trade Commission’s website is a great resources for understanding vehicle loans and related finance options.  The guides will help you decide whether you should lease or buy and if you need a co-signer or not.  Another helpful section helps to arm you with the knowledge of the terms of the sales and finance contracts.  There is even a monthly spending plan to see if you can really afford that vehicle you want.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

This site has a world of resources for you to go through if you are considering buying a home.  You first need to determine the amount of loan you are able to afford.  Resources will assist you in determine this amount.  Other resources include knowing what your rights are, how to shop for a loan, learn about the different HUD programs for home buyers, how to look for a home and make an offer on one you are interested in and the best way to get homeowners insurance and how to correctly close on a home.

U.S. Small Business Administration

The majority of small businesses depend on lenders in order to give them the money they need to either open their own small business or to finance capital improvements.  Read up on information about what general small business loans they have to offer include the microloan program as well as real estate and equipment loans and disaster loans.  There is also help for finding research grants for small businesses.  There are federal, state and local governments that do offer an array of various financing programs to help small businesses to not only begin their business but to grow their business as well.

Payday Loans Online Resources

Payday Loans Online Resources can help you navigate through the world of payday loans.  It helps you answer even the most basic questions about how these popular loans work, what exactly they entail and whether or not they are right for you and your situation.  It explains the various types of payday loans that are available to you including storefront payday loans and online payday loans.  Learn the basic facts about payday loans as well.  These loans are a bit more complex that most other loans so it is important that you fully understand how these types of loans work.


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About my website

My website is presented in German since all my books are written in German. But one of them will appear in English translation in November 2019: "Christ-Mary-Energy - Self-Empowerment, Initiations, Practice" . See below! I can also work with English-speaking clients via zoom.us. If you are interested, please contact me!

The most important items of my website

To understand what I am doing and writing, it is important to know I am a so-called channel medium. This means, I have the gift of receiving messages from the Spiritual World, for example from Jesus, and also from Beings in Nature, for example „devas“ inhabiting trees. I have published two books with the trees, „Wisdom of the Trees“ and „The Trees‘ Knowledge about Healing“. And I have published two books with Jesus, „Christ Energy – Initiations and Practice“ and „Ascension of the Physical Body“. The fifth book you can find in my website shop is a little story for children and the „inner child“ of grown-ups. It‘s about funny little beings from the stars who love singing and music.

My book "Christ-Mary-Energy"

In July 2018 I decided to translate my personal bestseller: "Die Christusenergie - Einweihungen und Praxis" ("Christ Energy - Initiations and Practice"). I think it is very important to offer these informations, and above all, the spiritual present of Self-Empowerment, to people all over the world. Moreover, it is not only Jesus (Master Sananda), but also Mary of Magdala (Lady Nada) and Mother Mary (Lady Mary) who have helped me to translate and partly re-write this book. Why partly re-write? Well, the initiations are now called "Initiations into Christ-Mary-Energy" in order to integrate the Feminine Aspect of this energy into our minds and hearts. So, the title of the English version is: "Christ-Mary-Energy - Self-Empowerment, Initiations, Practice".

Short description of the book: Christ-Mary-Energy, what's that? Very easy to explain: It's Christ Energy re-named, giving honor to the Divine Feminine and the feminine in general. Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary of Magdala, his wife, were representatives of Christ consciousness two thousand years ago, as well as Jesus himself. Nowasays, we are aware of the fact that Christ-Mary-Energy is Quantum Energy, and working with this energy is another way of using the quanta for healing.

A warning to the reader: you will have to take a decision! Are you ready for self-responsibility and self-empowerment? These initiations will be given to you if you order them, but the consequences are incalculable... You will experience numerous processes of transformation that could lead into true freedom. Are you ready for actual change? If so, this book will make you inestimable presents...

Information / Buy the book

  • Pocket Book: 108 pages - EUR 15,50
  • E-Book: EUR 5,99
  • Editor: Books on Demand / ailesia network (October 2019)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3743151928
  • ISBN-13: 978-3743151925

If you live in Germany and you want to order the printed book, you can send me a short message via Kontakt. For other countries, please use online shops, for example, here. In case it is not possible for you to buy the book or E-book online, contact me using the link above ("Kontakt").

Working with clients

  • I write down personal messages („channelings“) for people who are asking, for example, about solutions for certain problems
  • I accompany people who want help with the initiations into Christ-Mary-Energy (see my book)
  • I help people to free their minds from old, negative beliefs about themselves and about life. Beliefs of that kind very often come from our ancestors
  • I help people to free themselves from old patterns based on karma

About myself

I have gone through a very long – and sometimes very hard – period of spiritual awakening that started in 1982. Today, I feel I am among the pioneers of change who are working for a New World of Love, Peace and Understanding.

AILESIA is a network of Authors writing for the New Age. We are self-publishers, but we are going to present our works to the public through a website run by all of us.

Christ-Mary-Network is for people who feel connected with Jesus Christ and also with the women who worked together with him – his mother Mary and his wife Mary Magdalene, for example. We want to re-unite the masculine and the feminine in harmony, deep inside ourselves and in the world outside, too. There exists a closed community on facebook.