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Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Ortho), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has announced that production of their Covid-19 antibody tests is underway at its state-of-the-art facility in Pencoed, near Bridgend in South Wales.

In early April, Life Sciences Hub Wales made a national industry call out for companies to support Wales’ work to combat the virus and to which Ortho Clinical Diagnostics responded.

A global leader in its field, Ortho has developed a manufacturing base for serological testing in Wales over the past 40 years. Today, the company employs over 500 people at their site in Pencoed and produces millions of tests each week for a wide range of disease states and medical conditions for distribution globally.

Working in partnership with Public Health Wales, Ortho will provide their Covid-19 assays that are produced in the Pencoed manufacturing facility to support Covid-19 testing across Wales.

The tests detect antibodies that can be used to identify an immune response confirming a previous and recent Covid-19 infection and may be critical in back-to-work strategies. Ortho has secured FDA and CE certification for its antibody tests, which offer 100 per cent specificity to help reduce false positives to ensure that people will not be identified as having an immune response to the virus when they do not.

Paul Hales, Senior Director of Operations at Ortho, said:

“We have built a deep manufacturing expertise here in Wales over many years enabling us to produce these important products.  The team has been working day and night to reach a mass scale of production of our Covid-19 assays. At Ortho, we believe every test is a life and are proud to see these kits being used in Wales.”

The company is one of a number to produce the antibody tests for the UK – it became involved after responding to a call to action to help with the coronavirus response from the First Minister and Life Sciences Hub Wales.

Health Minister Vaughan Gething today welcomed the availability of the new test, saying Wales will decide how the test is rolled out, prioritised and managed. It is expected it will be available in care homes.

An expert group is currently working on the antibody testing strategy for Wales and will make an announcement shortly.

The Health Minister said:

“The approval and production of the new antibody test is an important step forward in our efforts to stop the spread of the virus, protect the public and ease lockdown restrictions.

“This test will tell us if people have already had coronavirus. But it is important to say although the test can tell if someone has had the virus, it’s not certain as to how much immunity they’ll have to the virus.

“We are also looking to deliver another type of antibody test, which can give a result in minutes. Together with the test announced today this will form an important part of our Test, Trace, Protect strategy to help Wales come out of lockdown. I will shortly be announcing how these antibody tests will fit into the strategy and when our critical workers and general public will be able to get access to them.”

Cari-Anne Quinn, CEO of Life Sciences Hub Wales, said:

“Today’s news exemplifies Wales’ position at the forefront of the international life sciences sector and the critical role Welsh businesses are playing in efforts to combat Covid-19 here in Wales and across the globe.

“The company’s history and pedigree in infectious disease testing allowed us to quickly identify Ortho as a Wales-based company with proven capabilities that would place it at the international forefront of antibody testing. We are proud to facilitate a partnership that has enabled these vital tests to be qualified by Public Health Wales for the benefit of people in Wales and beyond.”

The test may further help the Welsh Government and epidemiologists research the spread and impact of the virus as well as inform health care providers when treatment is necessary.

David Heyburn, Head of Operations for Microbiology and Health Protection at Public Health Wales, said:

“Antibody testing is an important part of our strategy to counter the spread of Covid-19 and to help us understand who has had the disease. Knowing that the production of the test will be local to us in Wales was of great importance to us as we determined which suppliers to rely on.”

Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: “The response of businesses throughout Wales to support our effort in beating Coronavirus continues to be truly remarkable.

“Ortho’s work to produce these vital antibody tests at their facility in Pencoed is a clear demonstration of the company’s innovative capability and wealth of expertise.

“I’d like to thank Ortho, its workers and all partners involved for their commitment and effort in delivering these essential products right here in Wales.”

Paul Hackworth, Ortho Managing Director UK, said:

“We are delighted to be working with Public Health Wales and Welsh Government to play our part in the overall testing strategy for Wales. We were one of the first in vitro diagnostics providers to step up to this unique challenge and are proud that our Covid-19 antibody tests will provide a flexible, reliable solution for the Welsh Government to maximise the effectiveness of their approach.”

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Hannibal Montana new LP titled “This makes me wish I didn’t wish I were dead” is scheduled for release on 4/22. We will be performing in NYC and Mass, check upcoming shows for details!

Also, very excited for the debut of new music by my new band with Johnny DeBlase (bass) and Kevin Shea (drums) on my birthday, April 28th @ Muchmore’s in Brooklyn and an upcoming album of live improvisations with G. Calvin Weston (release TBA)


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This facial serum will transport you to late July when our Canadian landscapes turn purple with blossoming fireweed flowers. Rich in antioxidants, moisturizing and youth-preserving properties, this blend of luxurious oils will leave your skin feeling plump & smooth. This quick absorbing serum- high in fatty acids will nourish your face, helping it maintain a healthy glow.

Fireweed: Is a great anti-inflammatory especially for acne prone skin. It also soothes dry, irritated skin types.

Organic pumpkin seed oil: Is a quick absorbing oil rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega 3- and 6- fatty acids. It retains moisture, fights free radicals and helps maintain the skin's youthful appearance. The high amounts of zinc and vitamin E improve skin tone, fight acne and help with skin renewal.

Geranium oil: Known for its ability to regenerate skin cells as well as improve the elasticity of the skin. This makes geranium oil ideal for mature skin types and wrinkles. It helps regulates the skin's moisture and oil production and is therefore useful for dry, oily and acne prone skin types. It keeps the skin feeling soft, moist and youthful.

Ingredients: Cucurbita pepo (organic pumpkin seed oil), Helianthus annuus (organic sunflower seed oil), Ribes nigrum (black currant seed oil), Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam oil), Rubus idaeus (red raspberry seed oil), rosemary antioxidant CO2 extract, tocopherol (vitamin E), Epilobium angustifolium (wild harvested fireweed extract), Pelargonium graveolens (geranium oil).

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After washing the face, apply 3-4 drops in the palm of your hand and gently rub onto the face and neck. A little of this product goes a long way.

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Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

FFF Enterprises and BioNews announced today that both rare and orphan disease advocates are joining forces to provide patients with resources to help them connect as a community and continue to manage their health during this time when many are finding themselves alone.

Recognized as the nation’s leading supplier of critical-care biopharmaceuticals, plasma products and vaccines, FFF has been pro-active in communicating with pharmaceutical manufacturers across the country, ensuring that patients do not experience interruptions in receiving the lifesaving medicines they need. Through their discussions with patient advocates and industry leaders alike, FFF has identified newly emerging needs for serving rare and orphan disease patient communities during this unprecedented time in history, when isolation and a limitation in treatment options can be difficult.

“Many of the patients we serve have spent years ‘self-quarantining’ themselves during flu season or when they felt their immune systems were comprised,” states Patrick M. Schmidt, CEO of FFF Enterprises.” What they haven’t experienced before is the social isolation that comes from a pandemic like COVID-19, and many are scared, even afraid, to let a nurse come to their home for treatments.”

The mandate to self-quarantine has not only led to social isolation for these patients, but also in many cases an abrupt halt to participation in critical clinical trials that are advancing potentially life-changing, novel therapies. In a direct response to this, FFF is seeking to partner with digital leaders who have built uniquely deep reach into these patient communities online. “We felt a call to action was needed across a broad range of rare disease spaces to help patients connect and know they are not alone in addressing these essential needs,” Schmidt explained, adding that, “BioNews and its unparalleled commitment to serving so many of these communities supported our burgeoning mission.”

BioNews Services,  the online leader in creating authoritative, authentic news and perspectives platforms for rare and orphan disease communities, brings its robust network of niche, disease-specific websites and proven outreach capabilities to the partnership, and will play the leading role in connecting patients with community and health resources that will foster communication and participation in improving the health and lives of patients worldwide. With over 65 active websites that publish reliable news and intimate perspectives written by patients themselves daily, the company continues to note a dramatic increase in the need for “connection” since the onset of COVID-19.

“Throughout the years of serving rare and orphan disease communities, BioNews recognizes how isolating it is for those who suffer from a chronic, progressive disease day in and day out,” Mike Nace, President of BioNews, noted. “Together through our new and growing partnership with FFF Enterprises, we are looking forward to bringing our closeness and familiarity with patient communities to bear with FFF’s unique suite of patient-centric services to help connect and reconnect patients to their support communities as well as clinical trials and other essential resources for supporting their health and well-being through the COVID-19 epidemic.”

Moving forward, FFF and BioNews will continue to make it their mission to serve rare and orphan patients during the pandemic and beyond  by providing knowledge, insight and hope to be a glimmer of light when isolation often proves to be dark for those most in need.

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Home Investment The desire for diamonds- what you need to know about buying bespoke

The desire for diamonds- what you need to know about buying bespoke

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Much has changed during the pandemic but one thing has remained constant, our desire for diamonds. De Beers recorded £475 million in rough diamond sales in January 2021, an increase of £70 million on January 2020, ready to cater for the boom in pandemic engagements in the retail trade. But with the trend for customisation continuing, these rough diamonds could be heading for a very different future- as a piece of bespoke jewellery.

For most of us, the thought of buying bespoke can be daunting. Henry Pruwer is a diamond expert who learnt his art in the diamond capital of Antwerp, now creating bespoke pieces at his Hatton Garden studio in London. Henry experienced a 60% increase in engagement ring enquiries during the pandemic, as well as an increased demand for bespoke pieces such as earrings as a substitute for delayed weddings. A key benefit to buying bespoke, believes Henry, is getting the finest quality diamonds for your budget:

“Most diamonds that are available to buy retail have not been screened for quality other than a generic certificate. Contrary to popular belief, any diamond can be certified, whatever the quality. The certificate merely confirms a diamond’s characteristics and whether it is a natural diamond. Buying bespoke can guide a client to the best stones, avoiding poor quality diamonds that will only sparkle under a showroom spotlight. There is the perception that buying retail guarantees quality, but that is not always the case.”

And it’s not only the ultra-rich who can buy bespoke said Henry:

“Whether a client has a budget is £3,000 or £300,000, my job is to hunt down the best ethically sourced diamond for that particular budget. I will usually examine stones from around the world, having them securely couriered to me by a specialist company, and select the best to show the client. When you can show, say, three diamonds side by side, you can demonstrate the characteristics of each. It’s vital that you have complete trust in your diamond specialist as it will be their job to guide you through the process.”

One of the things drummed into the average consumer is the 4Cs of carat, cut, colour and clarity, developed by the GIA. The C that most of us have most knowledge of is carat, or diamond weight, but the size of the diamond isn’t the only consideration says Henry:

“In general, the higher the carat, the higher the price but diamond prices don’t increase smoothly. A 1.01 carat ring could be 20% more expensive than a diamond of 0.95 carats. And you really wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. People often pay far too much attention to carat and too little to cut, clarity and colour. The cut of a diamond, for example, determines its life and brilliance.

“As a rule of thumb, the less colour in a diamond, the rarer it is, but lots of factors influence how much colour a diamond reflects, such as shape and band metal. Then, there are the fancy colour diamonds, like yellow diamonds, which are a separate category entirely. The most popular fancy colour for a bespoke engagement ring is yellow, and the most popular diamond shape is round, but there are so many diamond shapes to choose from.”

Maxim Gelmann, 36 from London is a start-up founder. Maxim opted for a bespoke engagement ring when he was planning to propose to his girlfriend, now wife, Alice, commissioning Henry to create the piece:

“I’d never bought bespoke jewellery before, but this was a one-off special occasion. I wanted the engagement ring to be personal. I was working in the commercial world at the time, in strategic consulting, so I was aware that if I purchased from one of the luxury jewellery retailers that I would be paying for the brand and the marketing and not getting the best value for money with the diamond.

“There is a huge amount of trust involved when you buy an engagement ring. It’s a big chunk of money and when someone presents a range of diamonds to you as a non-expert, they’ll all look the same. You need to have that expert at your side to show you the parameters.

“I had an idea of budget and setting and Henry guided me through decisions like colour, cut and clarity. Henry was able to go into depth about the diamond grades, explaining that flawless diamonds are extremely rare and that most will have inclusions. Where that inclusion is though makes a huge difference. With Henry’s guidance I was able to choose the stone myself.

“The bespoke engagement ring Henry created was a round diamond, a ring that I felt was a safe, quality choice that Alice would like. During the design process, we talked about wedding bands too and how the engagement ring could sit with the band. Alice didn’t wear many rings at that time, so it was tricky to get the right size. I managed to borrow one of her rings though and Henry sized from there.

“I planned to propose in Cuba, so it was a race against time to get the ring ready. The whole process took around 2-3 months. I carried that ring around for two weeks as we travelled across Cuba! Thankfully, Alice said yes, and loved the ring. When we returned to the UK, Henry resized the ring to Alice’s exact size and created our wedding bands, bespoke platinum rings, so the engagement ring and wedding band sat perfectly next to each other.

“Henry made what could be a really complicated process easy. If I hadn’t had that expert guidance, I’d have just bought off the shelf.”

The first step to buying bespoke is to get an idea of what you like suggests Henry, looking in magazines or online to get an idea of shapes, settings and colours:

“When you create a bespoke piece, the possibilities are truly endless. A rough diamond is a piece of potential. It has the ability to be transformed into a truly unique, dazzling piece of jewellery, or it can become an average, forgettable piece. Diamonds are there to mark some of the most important times in our lives, pieces that will be treasured and handed down through the generations. I think it’s vital that each piece is made with infinite care and attention.”

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Bulgarian Social Workers: We Are Not Taking Away Maria Siblings

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The Bulgarian Roma family that made headlines across the world lives in dire poverty in the Roma quarter of the central Bulgarian town of Nikolaevo. Photo by BGNES

Social workers have tried to downplay the impact of their decision to seize most of the brothers and sisters of Maria, the four-year-old Bulgarian Roma girl who made rounds in world media after being discovered in a Roma camp in Greece.

"The placement of the children in foster care is only a temporary stage," Emil Todorov, director of the Children Protection Department of Bulgaria's Agency for Social Assistance, told CNN.

The statement comes in response to the mother's strong opposition to the news, even threatening suicide.

"We don't take away the children," he said. "We count on the collaboration by the whole family to cope with this difficult situation."

"We have to work with both parents, so that they can expand their parental potential," said Todorov.

The goal is to give the parents the chance to improve their living conditions -- in which case they can be reunited with their children. Social services will help the parents find a job, he said.

While the children are in foster care, social workers will encourage frequent meetings with their parents, so that the family maintains its emotional connection, he said.

The mother Sasha Ruseva and her husband have nine other children between the ages of two and 20 and live in dire poverty.

Local authorities have decided to accommodate four of the kids with foster families, two - at a state institution, and one will be placed with relatives of the family.

Two other children are over 18 and not subject to state protection.

Since the children won't be living with the couple, Sasha and Atanas will not be eligible for child allowances, which are currently thier sole incomes.

The Agency for Social Assistance said it had determined the parents had another child too, who was "abandoned by her parents and raised by a family in another city."

Last Friday it was confirmed that 4-year-old Maria is the biological daughter of a Roma married couple living in the small town of Nikolaevo in central Bulgaria.

It is not yet clear how she she ended up in the Greek Roma camp near Larissa. According to some accounts, she was given by her parents, who already had multiple children and are leading poor lives, for care at the other Roma clan. According to others, Maria was sold.

Maria - whom Ruseva originally named Stanka - is still in Greece.  She is now being cared for by Greek children's charity Smile of a Child.

Authorities plan to place her in a foster family, but the mother said she wants her back.

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   the Midas Sound System developed by HouseMarque inc.
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   joined together to bring you a flashback at the painless compo 1997

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   This demo is the first real Imago release, although it's an one
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   This demo won the first place.

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   The name was taken from my old routines directory. :)

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Takanori Gomi

By: Brian Knapp
Sep 19, 2017

Takanori Gomi at the height of his power was as good as almost any lightweight in the world.

The former Shooto and Pride Fighting Championships titleholder will look to put an end to a career-worst four-fight losing streak at UFC Fight Night 117 on Friday, when he collides with Dong Hyun Kim in a three-round lightweight showcase at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Gomi has won just four times in eight starts since joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster in March 2010. The soon-to-be 39-year-old last fought at UFC Fight Night 111 on June 17, when he submitted to a rear-naked choke from Jon Tuck 72 seconds into the first round. Gomi held the Pride lightweight championship from Dec. 31, 2005 until the organization shuttered its doors on Oct. 4, 2007.

As “The Fireball Kid” approaches his battle with Kim, here are five things you might not know about him:

1. He rose to superstardom in his native Japan.

Gomi cut his teeth in Shooto before moving on to Pride, where he set records for the longest winning streak (10) and fastest knockout (0:06). He owns a 26-2 record between the two organizations, with his only losses coming to Joachim Hansen and Marcus Aurelio.

2. His odometer has been put to use.

Stretching back nearly two decades, Gomi’s exceptional career covers 49 bouts and has seen him compete in Singapore, the United States, Japan and China. When Gomi made his debut at a Shooto event on Nov. 27, 1998, Kim was just 10 years old.

3. Spectacular finishes have been a hallmark.

Gomi has stopped 14 opponents inside one round. His list of victims: Tyson Griffin, Duane Ludwig, Mitsuhiro Ishida, David Baron, Hayato Sakurai, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Luiz Azeredo, Jens Pulver, Charles Bennett, Fabio Mello, Ralph Gracie, Jadyson Costa, Nick Ertl and Stephen Palling.

4. His UFC struggles can be linked at least partially to the level of competition he has faced.

While Gomi has gone 4-8 in 12 appearances under the Ultimate Fighting Championship flag, those eight losses have come against Tuck, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Myles Jury, Diego Sanchez, Nate Diaz, Clay Guida and Kenny Florian. Their combined record is 176-72.

5. Wins have been hard to come by as the miles have accumulated and his skills have diminished.

When Gomi steps into the cage to face Kim, a total of 1,245 days will have passed since his most recent victory -- a unanimous decision over Isaac Vallie-Flag at UFC 172 that earned both men $50,000 “Fight of the Night” bonuses.

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Changmin & Yunho - Makeup Challenge

The bluish grey clouds hung in the sky, barely moving as they filled up with water, just waiting for the right time to drop its heavy contents. With the sunlight barely able to fight through the thick clouds, made the day feel cozy and comfortable yet lazy.

Sitting with Yunho and Changmin on the couch, you scrolled through your phone, trying to keep you occupied. Yunho placed an earphone in your ear while he played his music as you laid on Changmin’s shoulder. The three of you were best friends for years and just hanging out together was one of your favorite things to do.

“Ah look at this!” Changmin tapped the two of you to get your attention. Yunho and you both turned and looked at his phone as his phone buffered the video that he was going to show you.

“What is this?” Yunho asked as he pulled the phone closer to him so that he could see better.

“Boyfriends doing their girlfriends makeup!” Changmin giggled as you watched.

“Wow boys really don’t know how to put on makeup.” You giggled seeing them doing the makeup in all the wrong order and misusing the products.

“I bet we wouldn’t. This guy probably hasn’t put any on himself.” Yunho commented as he giggled a little.

“You think you guys could do better?” You challenged them through your giggling voice.

“I know we can!” Changmin paused the video and let the screen go dark.

“Who can you use to do your makeup on though?” You questioned looking between the two of them.

“Didn’t you say that the boyfriends did it on the girlfriends?” Yunho asked Changmin as he nodded in agreement. An evil smirk curled on both of their lips while you looked from Yunho and Changmin.

“Ummm… no. I am not going to be your model.” You said standing up and pushing your phone back into your pocket.

“Why not? Didn’t you just challenge us and we can’t do it on each other since we aren’t girls.” Yunho pointed out, turning around to see you go into the kitchen and put some dishes away.

“What if you guys mess up?” You turned around and folded your arms.

“It will wash off.” Changmin smiled kneeling on the couch facing you while his arms rested on the back of the couch.

“Isn’t it a waste of makeup though?” You asked them, knowing that you were loosing this battle.

“We will buy you more when you run out.” Yunho chimed in happily.

Getting quiet, you bit your lip and looked around trying to think of anything else that you could protest against.

“Fine.” You sighed letting your shoulders drop. “I’ll go get my makeup but on one condition.”

“What?” Changmin bounced on your couch with a smile beaming on his face.

“You guys have to record it so I can be sure that you actually did my makeup without any help from your phones or contacts that you call up.” You posed.

“Okay, no outside help and we will film it.” Yunho agreed, walking off to your bathroom, you grabbed your bag of makeup.

Bringing out a box of tissues too, you walked into the kitchen where the guys were setting up a camera, placing their phone on a tripod they made sure that you could see me and everything. Moving it to the right angle, Yunho was trying to plug the phone in just in case the phone got low on battery.

“Where did you want me?” You asked, catching their attention, both of the boys looked up at you with wide eyes.

“O-On the counter, p-please.” Yunho stuttered a little as Changmin tried to hide his smile.

Obeying orders, you jumped up on the counter and took off your top shirt revealing an old tank top underneath. Changmin moved the camera so that you were in view as

Yunho gulped hard when he saw that you took off your flowing shirt.

“W-W-Why did you take your shirt off?” Yunho stuttered again

“I don’t want to get makeup on that shirt, if you guys drop something on me.” You smile and look at both of them as your hands grip the edge of the counter.

“O-Okay we are all set.” Changmin started stuttering now as he pressed the record button and walked over to your makeup bag, dumping your makeup things all over the counter, he tried to organize them as you tied your hair back in a ponytail.

“Are you ready?” Yunho walked over to you as he bit his lips looking at you with your eyes closed.

“Mhmmm” You nodded your head and kept your eyes closed.

“What should we start with first?” Yunho asked Changmin as he looked through the plethora of products and brushes that laid on the counter.

“Try this one first.” Changmin handed him the little container, his words made you peep your eyes open before you took a deep breath putting your trust in them.

Getting the liquid stuff on his fingers Yunho, started with your cheeks and gently rubbed it all over your face, following your jawline up to your forehead and down your nose, his eyes moved over your beautiful face as he caught himself smiling at your simple beauty. With his part all done, he headed to the sink and washed his hands while Changmin chose what to put on next.

“Let’s see…” Changmin looked at your face before Yunho came over and chose some powder to put on you. Carefully choosing a soft large brush Changmin moved the brush around in the dust before going along your nose, forehead and cheeks, a little on your chin to finish before he just pushed the brush on your nose causing you to giggle a little.

Changmin and Yunho switched places again.

“I think we should do her lips next.” Yunho looked over at Changmin who looked for your lip gloss. Finding some that matched your pink lips. Changmin handed it to Yunho. Twisting off the cap, he pulled the wand out of the gloss and dotted it on yours lips.

“Smooth it out please.” Yunho asked you, smearing your lips together, you stopped as he added more and smoothed it a little more with his own fingers.

His soft fingers gently trembled against your lips, slowly moving his fingers over your lips was almost a dream come true, finding himself leaning in, his eyes just focused on every crevice and curve of your lips, his heart started beating faster and having a huge crush on you was eating him up inside. Pulling himself away, he screwed the cap back onto the lip gloss.

“I’ll do her eyes” Changmin happily chimed. Trading places again, he held the eye shadow next to your face.

“______ open your eyes please.” He cooed softly, wanting to get the color of your eyes in his choice of what colors to use. Opening your eyes slowly, you saw that he was a little close to you than you would have liked making you pull back a little but his hand gently held onto your shoulder and pulled you closer to him.

Changmin watched your eyes and saw what beautiful colors that were seen, like a gem with many different colors that formed an original masterpiece that could never be changed or duplicated.

You looked into his eyes, as they moved from your eyes to the makeup case beside your face. Then his eyes moved to yours, staying there a little longer as you felt your heart pick up from his soft eyes looking into yours.

“You can close your eyes now.” He says softly gently stroking your shoulder before he smiles and looks down. Opening the case of his choice, you closed your eyes and smiled but tried to have a straight face.

Changmin gently rubbed the small brush over the desired colors. Carefully rubbing the colors on your eye lid, humming softly he finished a while later getting the look that he was looking for.

“Alright, all done.” Changmin said letting out a deep breath before Yunho switched with him once more.

“Keep your eyes still, I am going to do some eyeliner and mascara.” Yunho told you while his non dominant hand gently rests on the side of your head, feeling the warmth of your hand, you tried hard to keep still and to try not to smile at his touch. Feeling the liquid being drawn on the edge of your eye, you held still not wanting to mess up. Moving to the other side he tried to make it just like the other side before he took out the mascara and put it on your lashes gently.

“Wow we did a good job.” Yunho says stepping back.

“What about some blush?” Changmin asked.

“She already has some on her cheeks. Yunho pokes them causing you to smile. Stepping away, he turned around and stood on one side of the camera.

Changmin stood in front of you and let down your hair from the ponytail. Running his fingers through your hair, you smiled at the sensation and then he stepped away standing on the other side of the camera.

”_______.“ Changmin started

"Open your eyes.” Yunho said as they both held up large mirrors.

Your reaction was priceless, when you saw yourself in the mirror, you didn’t think that it was you at first.

“I-Is that me?” You pointed to the mirrors.

“Yes, you’re pretty huh!” Yunho happily nodded as Changmin smiled brightly.

“I’m too pretty, you guys did a really good job. Better than what I do on myself.” You admitted softly.

“I like you without any makeup but this look is one of my favorites.” Changmin said softly.

Hoping down from the counter you walked up to Changmin first and wrapped him in a hug, he hugged you back and you stood on your toes and kissed his cheek.

“Thank you.” You said before you broke the hug and did the same to Yunho. Changmin stopped filming and you smiled standing in front of the two guys.

“I was wrong, you guys really do know your makeup stuff. Next time I go on a date I am calling you two to help me with my makeup.” You smilied, putting your makeup back in your bag, you headed back into your room to put it away.

“Maybe we should make her really scary next time.” Yunho remarked watching you leave.

“Yeah she is only going to date us.” Changmin jumped in place knowing that Yunho and him both had a really big crush on you.

“I’m better looking. she’ll date me” Yunho boasted.

“No!” Changmin called as they lunged at each other pushing each other to the ground and wresting each other. Coming out of your bedroom, you giggled seeing them act like young boys.

“Come on guys, let’s watch a movie.” You smiled kicking their sides gently to get their attention before you sat in the middle of the couch as they quickly joined you.

Ready to spend the rest of the day with you and a movie marathon.

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Simple HTTP file hosting with NGINX

I am doing a lot of Packer lately building images for deployment in Azure. Rather than copy content or worry about accessing SMB or NFS shares, I decided to expose my file server to make downloading original ISO files easy. However, I struggled a bit to find the right NGINX configuration to make this happen. So, if you ever find yourself in need of hosting files to download with NGINX you can use this configuration as a starting point:

server {
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    location /software {
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        alias /storage/standard/software;
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We didn’t know a thing then
but it’s not as if all that we
were ignorant of
wasn’t everywhere around us,
inside us even.
But, over time, we learned
a thing or two.
Why shouldn’t we,
with it all so close.
So close, we could touch it.
So close, it did the touching.

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Hotels for Leaving Technology Behind

While we love a business hotel where we can stay effortlessly wired, when it’s time for a proper escape, the technology needs to be the first thing to go.

Yes, we make our living online. But we probably don’t have to sell you on the benefits of getting well and truly unplugged every now and then, either. (A week without reading the news, for example, would do wonders for most people’s mental health.) And while we love a business hotel where we can stay effortlessly wired, when it’s time for a proper escape, the technology — the internet, the TV, maybe even the phone — should be the first thing to go.

Phuket area, Thailand

Keemala - boutique hotel in Phuket

We seem to have a bit of weakness for hotels situated at the boundary between ocean and rainforest. Can you blame us when Keemala bills itself as an “all-pool villa wonderland?” That means, we’re proud to report, a just-right combination of hammocks, treehouse rooms, elevated soaking tubs, and yes, a private pool for every booking. No, we don’t recommend taking the laptop in the tub with you.

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Travaasa Austin

Austin, Texas

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Austin sometimes seems to sprawl without limit, but a short hop out of town deposits you in true-blue Hill Country, excellently suited to Travaasa’s self-improvement and bonding ethos. Learn to dance, ride a horse, whip up a meal, differentiate local flora — point is, put Wikipedia away and get your hands dirty. Then clean them in preparation for a homestyle feast at Jean’s Kitchen. You’ll have earned it.

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El Otro Lado — Private Retreat

Portobelo, Panama

El Otro Lado - boutique hotel in Portobelo

We could leave this at “neighbors with a National Park,” but for the sake of the theme we’ll enumerate the rest of its virtues. There are only four units, remarkably, and that seclusion is reinforced by a thrilling coast-meets-rainforest backdrop. Who needs a flatscreen when the rooms come with original artwork and the infinity pool looks out over Portobelo Bay?

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Sparrows Lodge

Palm Springs, California

Sparrows Lodge - boutique hotel in Palm Springs

The other Palm Springs, if you will, one wherein campfire camaraderie and drinks at the original barn take the place of Snapchat sparring. There’s something of a moratorium on screens, a policy which not-so-subtly ushers you outdoors to take in the woodsy views on foot or bike. Think of it as how you’d do summer camp over again, without all that teenage awkwardness.

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Txai Resort

Itacare, Brazil

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You know it’s a keeper when jaded Cariocas and Paulistanos make it their destination of choice. Here, again, the joint grandeur of the lush rainforest and the Atlantic coast’s white sands completely outclass anything an LCD screen could muster. Heed the call of the waters — whether that means surfing lessons, fresh seafood, or both.

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Chablé Resort & Spa

Chocolá, Mexico

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The Yucatán jungle is so reliably fascinating that we may as well just stick to pictures and call it a day; if the Mayan ruins won’t convince you, a sentence or two of ours certainly won’t. But it gets better, unbelievably: each guest works with staff on a dedicated relaxation regimen centered around yoga, spa treatments, bike treks, and the like. Presumably that includes a massage to alleviate Texter’s Thumb.

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Papaya Playa Project

Tulum, Mexico

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You know we love our design boutiques, but if there’s anything to remedy the hectic-electric daily grind, it’s Papaya Playa Project’s beachfront commune ambience. You won’t be smothered with service or bathed in wan blue light; even the modern casitas have electricity only for lighting. (You read that right — no outlets at all.) Instead you’ll make your way to the beach club for local eats and live music.

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Areias Do Seixo Charm Hotel & Residences

Mexilhoeira Grande, Portugal

Areias Do Seixo Charm Hotel & Residences - boutique hotel in Mexilhoeira Grande

Design-wise, Areias Do Seixo’s rooms invite the outside in: sizable windows admit plenty of light, driftwood-chic furnishings attract the gaze, and stone surfaces predominate. It’s more or less rustic meets contemporary, an aesthetic suited better to a cheery fireplace than a screen on the wall. Sooner or later you’ll get a hankering to wander around the place, and that’s when you’ll discover the fireplace’s big brother on the beach: a nightly communal bonfire. Social media can wait.

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Eremito Hotelito de Alma

Terni, Italy

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Here’s how it’s done: no TV. No phone. No fridge, no wi-fi. No worries, though, as monastic seclusion is entirely the point. You’re in the middle of an Umbrian forest living the simple (though not so austere) monastic life and it is perfect. Just let them try to find you.

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Ma’in Hot Springs

Madaba, Jordan

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The Dead Sea isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and thankfully, neither is its beauty. Flatscreens aren’t the point; that honor goes to the mesmerizing canyons and waterfalls, offset by inspired counterpoint in the hotel’s palatial architecture. Charged silence and serene privacy are the rules of the day.

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Southern Ocean Lodge

Kangaroo Island, Australia

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If you’re looking to tune out, Kangaroo Island should do the trick; hard to outdo a rugged, Southern Australian island in that department. Only family rooms have TVs, which fact you won’t mind at all with a private terrace and ocean views to keep you company. And how about that, another hotel bordering a National Park. Plenty of opportunity to brush up on the wildlife — and later, to share a tall tale or two over wine.

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Above: Bacilio Santoyo (from left), Juan C. Dávila, Jane Tobias, and Sylvanna Falcón practicing audio recording techniques in Watsonville. Photo by Nick GonzalesAn alliance of educators is helping young people in Watsonville—a group that historically hasn’t had much influence—amplify their voice by taking to the airwaves.

A collaborative broadcast media class came to life from the partnership of a UC Santa Cruz professor, a radio broadcast advisor, a graduate student, and a digital hub for youth.

Funded by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County and the Chancellor’s Graduate Internship Program of UC Santa Cruz, the idea originated when Sylvanna Falcón, associate professor in Latin American and Latino studies and director of the Research Center for the Americas at UC Santa Cruz, and award-winning journalist Keith Rozendal, KZSC-FM broadcast advisor, realized they could design a community-based news project that was in direct contrast to the general coarsening of the American political landscape.

(Left) Digital NEST member Elijah Veal in a recording booth with KZSC news director Daniel Martinez at KZSC. (Right) Juan C. Dávila (left) works with Digital NEST member Bacilio Santoyo to set up his recording equipment before going out to get interviews. Photos by Nick Gonzales

Disheartened by the 2016 election, Falcón said she wanted to put “good, smart conversations out into the universe and see what happened.” In response, she inaugurated her show at UC Santa Cruz’s own KZSC-FM radio. Voces Criticas/Critical Voices (VC/CV) now reaches potential audience of 1.5 million listeners via KZSC’s FM signal in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Falcon podcasts every interview via KZSC’s eclectic podcast stream at kzsc.fm/talk.

The show, which features interviews with public intellectuals, artists, activists, and other community members about the urgent issues facing communities of color in the current administration, is resonating with the public.

“I get people in Santa Cruz stopping me all the time,” said Falcón, who has a deep, rich speaking voice. “‘Aren’t you Sylvanna Falcón? I recognize your voice!’”

The show’s oversized impact, and her desire to work with South County youth, led Falcón and Rozendal to imagine where else KZSC could go. They wondered: What might happen if Watsonville-area students also had a chance at the mic? What stories would they share, and how could their radio presence change their lives, and the lives of their listeners, and possibly even diversify the media landscape?

The result was a hands-on after-school class titled Escuchar, Compartir, Comunidad (Listen, Share, Community) geared to youth who are drawn to the radio but need to get over the initial learning curve. In this sense, they are following the footsteps of Falcón, who had to overcome some early technological confusion and jitters before she began to thrive on the radio. In the first semester, a cohort of seven Watsonville students and some community college students, ranging in age from 16 to 22, joined a broadcast class that trained them in the basics and put them to work. The second semester is a cohort of 17 highly motivated and energetic Watsonville High School seniors.class=”wp-caption-text”

“The whole approach is, we set you up with a recorder, we look at the levels, you learn your way around the equipment, and then you’re in a room, doing this on your own,” Falcón observed. This method follows KZSC’s model of learning-by-doing.

As part of their intensive studies, the students began recording news highlights to be played on the air at KZSC.

The recording took place with strong guidance from documentary filmmaker, journalist, and UC Santa Cruz Latin American and Latino studies graduate student Juan Carlos Dávila (Ph.D. ’22), who keeps a close watch on their deadlines. Students also made a special appearance at KZSC, where the radio station’s student news director and volunteer reporters helped them record some of the broadcasts.

Digital Nest staff member Mayra Ruiz-Valtierra at KZSC. Photo by Nick Gonzales

Most of the recording was done at the Digital NEST (NEST stands for Nurturing Entrepreneurial Skills with Technology), a technology learning center in Watsonville designed to help young people from south Santa Cruz County not only master skills like programming, game design, filmmaking, and graphic arts, but also create their own projects and get a taste of the work world by hiring out to local companies. The ambitious founder of Digital NEST just so happens to be another Banana Slug, Jacob Martinez (Oakes ’04, evolutionary biology).

New voices, grand ambitions

One winter afternoon, Watsonville students had the run of KZSC. They ate snacks, sprawled out on a row of sofas, and prepared to immerse themselves in digital recording technology.

“All these crazy, complicated gadgets,” marveled Brandon Hidalgo, 17. “There’s a lot to learn—how high the volume should be, what you need to say, what songs you need to play to establish a certain mood. I like seeing it all get put together.”

Keith Rozendal, broadcast advisor to KZSC, fired up the students about the possibilities of radio.

“You can transport someone just like a movie, but with sound,” he said. “You don’t need visuals. It’s magic. ‘Theater of the mind,’ they sometimes call it, because everyone has to construct an image in their own heads.”

Such pep talks help get students over the initial learning curve.

“I’m a fan of podcasting, so I like seeing the equipment and getting comfortable with it,” said Jane Tobias, a Digital NEST staff member who is also part of the youth broadcasting class. “After getting over the initial intimidation, it was super empowering.”

Now, Tobias is one of the students who is creating a podcast. Her episode is inspired by the 1996 play Watsonville: Some Place Not Here, which drew heavily from interviews with South County residents. She even hopes to interview the acclaimed playwright and Chicana activist Cherrie Moraga.

Another student, Bacilio Santoyo, 19, is planning a podcast about Watsonville-area day care workers who look after the children of farmworkers during their long days in the fields.

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Bacilio Santoyo (center) and Juan C. Davila interview Rosa Ayala, shopkeeper of Zapateria Estrella. Photo by Nick Gonzales

“I think of journalists as the real heroes,” said Santoyo, who was impressed and a little intimidated when he found out that DáVila had worked for Democracy Now!, a daily, global, independent news hour.

Now he’s hoping to add his own voice to the airwaves and bring some attention to an underreported story.

“Child care is one aspect of the farmworkers’ struggle that is typically not covered,” Santoyo said. “I want to investigate how it affects the kids’ performance at school, family time, and family cohesion.”

The issue strikes very close to home for Santoyo, whose mother is a day-care professional supervising migrant children.

Elijah Veal, 22, is preparing a podcast about a live radio play at Cabrillo College based on the work of Alfred Hitchcock. The class is giving him a good introduction to on-the-air storytelling, he said. In some ways, it feels like an extension of his passion for hip-hop.

“I use my music to make people wake up and take action,” he said. In his future broadcasting, he hopes to engender dialogue in a similar way, “commenting, sparking conversation and discussion, rather than just staying on track with the facts. I’m just a really opinionated person.”

Local and global

These original podcasts are the students’ big chance to explore topics close to their hearts, “including the unsung heroes of Watsonville,” said Falcón.

Above: (Left) Juan C. Dávila (center right) works with Digital NEST member Bacilio Santoyo to prepare his equipment. Research Center for Americas director Sylvanna Falcón (left) with Digital NEST staff member Jane Tobias. (Right) Digital NEST member Bacilio Santoyo working in a recording booth at KZSC. Photos by Nick Gonzales

Many of their stories are simultaneously local and global.

“They’re talking about citizenship, migration, and human rights, and that is really a local story, right?” Falcón said. “These young people have been given the tools to let them tell the story about what it is happening in South County right now.”

The current political landscape, with its heavy focus on immigration, adds relevance and urgency to this programming.

In putting forth their work, these students are speaking their truth to listeners, rather than sitting back and letting others tell the stories for them, said Dávila, the graduate student.

“The mainstream media underrepresents many communities and voices—immigrants, people of color,” he said. “If people from these communities organize themselves, and develop their own media, they can share the stories of their families, their towns. This is completely necessary.”

For Falcón, watching these students discover their power on the air brings her right back to her first moments in the KZSC studio, where she realized that her impact could be much more far-ranging and immediate with radio.

“It is the public teacher in me, the public intellectual, the public sociologist that leads me to work with young people, exposing them to the power of their voice,” Falcón said. “Going on the air is a privilege. They can reach people.”

Unfortunately, she continued, some American broadcasters abuse that privilege and are toxic on the air.

“This makes it all the more important to be smart, thoughtful, prepared, and engaged,” she said. “You never know who might be listening, or what kind of impact you’ll have.”

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Payal Dev (Singer) Wiki Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Biography & More

Payal Dev is an Indian playback singer and music composer who sings and composes music for Bollywood films. She was born on 26 February in Ramgarh Cantonment Jharkhand, India. After getting an initial education from Ramgarh, She comes to Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi. From there Payal completed her graduation in Music at Women’s College.

Payal Dev Age, Biography & Wiki
Real NamePayal Dev
ProfessionSinger, Music Composer
DebutBollywood-Grand Masti (2013)
Language KnownHindi & English
Date Of Birth26 February 1989
Age (as of 2020)31 Years
BirthplaceRamgarh, Jharkhand, India
HometownRamgarh, Jharkhand, India
Star Sign/ Zodiac SignAries
Payal Dev Height & Physical Overview
Height in Centimeters168 cm
Height in Meters1.68 m
Height in Inches5′ 6″
Weight in Kilograms65 kg
Weight in Pounds143 lbs
Figure Measurement (approx.)39-34-40
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Family & Relatives
FatherSameer Kumar Banerjee
MotherAnita Banerjee
SisterNot Known
BrotherNot Known
Payal Dev Boyfriends, Affairs, and Marital Status
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known
HusbandAditya Dev
Education and School, College
Educational QualificationGraduate (Music)
SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityRanchi Women’s College
Favorite Things and Like & Dislike
Favorite ActorAmitabh BachchanShah Rukh Khan
Favorite ActressAlia BhattShraddha KapoorKajol
Favorite FoodNot Known
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesSinging and Travelling
Favorite ColorBlack, Blue, White, Pink, Yellow
Favorite SportCricket
Car CollectionNot Known
Favorite Holiday DestinationGoa, London, Paris
Salary (approx.)$69.2K/Song
Net Worth (approx.)Not Known

Physical Attributes

Payal Dev has a Stunning figure and she is 168 cm tall which is 5 feet 6 inchesShe has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight is 65 kgPayal Dev is very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement is 39-34-40 and she has attractive Black hair and Black eyes.

Contact and Social Media Information

If you are a big fan of Payal Dev and you want to know more about her so you can follow her on social media platforms such as InstagramFacebook, and Twitter. On social media platforms, you will get the latest photos, videos, and updates about her.

Payal Dev at Instagram-@payaldevofficial

Payal Dev at Twitter –@iPayalDev at Facebook-@iPayalDev

Some Lesser Known Facts About Her

  • Payal has sung songs in Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, and English Languages.
  • She got music education from her mother.
  • She has given her voice to films like ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Kaabil’, ‘Genius’, “Nawabzaade’, and ‘Student of the Year – 2’.
  • Before the films, Dev has given their voice in many commercials and short movies.
  • In 2013, she got her first break in Bollywood with the title Song of Grand Masti. After that, Payal Dev got an opportunity to give her voice in Ram Gopal Varma’s film “Satya 2” (8 November 2013).
  • Payal is well known for her superhits songs “ Albela Sajan Ayo Re” from the movie “Bajirao Mastani”.
  • Payal Dev has received several awards for her singing within a short span of time and also won the title of Best Upcoming Female Vocalist of the year at the Mirchi Music Award.
  • She is very versatile as a singer and She can soulfully render songs from different genres like pop, ghazals, western, jazz, hip-hop, rock, and more.
  • Dev recently sang ‘Tum Hi Aana’ from the film “Marjaavaan”.

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What are the Most Practical Ways to Increase Your Brand Visibility on Instagram?

Branding is beneficial for establishing the brand’s image in the market and promoting the purchase of products. Instagram makes a significant contribution to that activity. Research has shown that Instagram is a platform that not only raises brand awareness but also promotes sales.

Therefore, Instagram is now the first step in a customer journey and an essential foundation for ultimately acquiring customers. At each stage of the customer journey, the use of Instagram can connect effectively with its users. For that, you have to need natural Instagram followers on your brand profile.

Indeed, the higher this top of stable Instagram followers, the more likely consumers are to buy a product of that brand. That’s why the article will provide some practical way to improve your brand visibility on Instagram.

Collect posts in your own hashtag:

Instagram users are good at using the “hashtags” associated with posts. In general, choose the hashtag that has the most posts from the hashtags related to the post.

A large number of posts means that so many users use them to be more likely to be viewed. This perspective is also vital in the operation of Instagram ads.

On the other hand, it is also effective to collect posts in your own hashtag. By collecting posts in a unique hashtag that includes the product name itself and words related to the product, you can expect a brand lift to raise awareness and establish a favorable image.

Dissemination of information with user benefits in mind:

Business accounts are often biased towards product promotion because they want to promote brand understanding. However, there is a risk of damaging the brand image if the information is disseminated only by promotion.

Indeed, the content that users want from their corporate accounts is basically “information that is useful in their own lives” and “information that they can enjoy and imitate.

Therefore, if you continue to provide beneficial information, your brand image will naturally increase. It will increase your credibility with your company and make it easier to promote brand understanding through communication. It leads to the permeation of value that that brand can only experience.

Influencer marketing:

One of the most effective marketing strategies on Instagram is influencer marketing. Short-term influencer marketing campaigns can increase your reach. So one way to take influencer marketing strategies to the next level is to start a brand ambassador program.

To perfectly do influencer marketing, you need to find, contact, and partner with the right influencers. There are many types of Instagram influencers you can partner with, but partnering with influencers with big followers can be expensive. For this reason, you should start-ups businesses by targeting micro-influencers and nano-influencers.

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Since users have begun to use Instagram as a place to find and find what they like and want, so you can get these golden opportunities. Even it makes Instagram an easy platform to appeal to users about the brand. With these features, you can actively communicate with users. Promoting understanding of brand value is facilitated by close communication with users.

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Cladding and decoration

This section provides a range of decoration services and cladding works, as it provides various options for beautifying buildings and imposing a visual identity for the institution through modern forms of facilities and their accessories.
Service features:
– A total change to the shapes of buildings and structures.
– The long life of cladding and aluminum ores.
Imposing visual identity in a different and modern way.
– Incorporation of other services such as drilling on aluminum “rotors”, illuminated signs, and others.

This service is suitable for the following categories: –
* Entities wishing to renew the shape of the building.
Buildings that cannot be re-painted or whitewashed.
* Small stalls and building accessories and internal zoning purposes.


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  • Calories

  • Carbohydrates

    39 g
  • Cholesterol

    84 mg
  • Fat

    15 g
  • Fiber

    5 g
  • Protein

    26 g
  • Saturated Fat

    3 g
  • Serving Size

  • Sodium

    845 mg
  • Sugar

    3 g
  • Trans Fat

    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat

    0 g
  • Potassium

    567 mg

Crock pot creamy beef potato stew recipe. Boneless beef chuck roast with vegetables, half-and-half cooked in a crockpot. Very easy and delicious! You may also like Beef, Bean and Barley Stew:

Crock Pot Beef, Bean and Barley Stew Recipe

Use regular, not quick-cooking barley in this delicious and hearty stew.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients: 4 medium-size potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, 1 large yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1½ pounds (720 g) beef chuck stew, cut into cubes, 1/3 cup (80 ml) barley, 2 cans (15½ oz (465 ml) each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, 14½ oz (435 ml) can beef broth, 1/2 cup (125 ml) water, 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet Hungarian paprika, 1 teaspoon 5 ml) salt, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions: Arrange the quartered potatoes in an even layer in a 5-5½-quart (5-5½L) crock pot. Top with layer chopped garlic, onion, cubed beef, barley, and cannellini beans.

In a small mixing bowl, combine beef broth, water, ketchup, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and pour ketchup mixture over beef mixture in the crock pot.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low-heat setting for 9-10 hours, or until beef and vegetables are tender, and the stew liquid is thickened.

Turn crock pot and open the lid. Stir beef potato stew well. Ladle into soup bowls. Serve it hot with a piece of crusted bread. More beef stew recipes.

Crock Pot Creamy Beef Potato Stew Recipe

  • 3/4 pound (360 g) beef chuck, trimmed and cut into strips
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups (750 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1½ cups (375 ml) light cream

Step 1

In a 4-quart (4 L) crock pot, combine all ingredients, except light cream. Stir well.

Step 2

Cover crock pot and cook on low-heat setting for 7-8 hours.

Step 3

Open the lid and stir in light cream. Cover pot and cook for a further 15 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh parsley.

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  • Saturated Fat

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  • Polyunsaturated Fat

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  • Cholesterol

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  • Sodium

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Pressure cooker beer-braised chicken tacos. Chicken thighs with vegetables and spices cooked in a pressure cooker and served with corn tortillas. Very popular Mexican dish! You may also like Coconut Shrimp Soup

Pressure Cooker Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds (960 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves,chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno rings, chopped
  • 12 oz (360 ml) bottle amber beer
  • 4 ½ oz (45 g) chopped mild green chiles
  • cinnamon stick
  • 12 corn tortillas

Step 1

In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add half of chicken thighs. Brown, turning occasionally, for about 6 minutes. Remove cooked chicken form pressure cooker, using a slotted spoon. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 2

Add chopped onions to the cooker. Cook, stirring, until soften (for a couple of minutes). Stir in tomatoes, jalapeño, oregano, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for a further 1 minute. Pour in amber beer and stir until foaming stops.

Step 3

Add chilies and cinnamon stick. Return cooked chicken thighs and any accumulated juices. Stir well.

Step 4

Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner heat to high pressure. When cooker reaches high pressure, reduce heat to low. Set timer to cook for 18 minutes.

Step 5

Open pressure cooker, using Quick Release method. Discard the cinnamon stick.

Step 6

Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened and saucy (for 2-5 minutes).

Step 7

Turn off pressure cooker. Using tongs, remove cooked chicken from pressure cooker and transfer on the cutting board. Shred meat, using two forks, or slice against the grain.

Step 8

Transfer shredded chicken to serving bowl. Pour sauce over the meat. Serve with corn tortillas.

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Computers & Education Volume 72, Number 1, ISSN 0360-1315 Publisher: Elsevier Ltd

In information security education, learning experiences that involve hands-on experimentation are extremely important. However, information security topics are challenging to teach in traditional computer laboratories mainly due to restrictive information technology policies. In the literature, virtual computer laboratories have been proposed to address the challenges of providing students with hands-on learning experiences in information security. While the literature mainly focuses on technical aspects of virtual computer laboratories and related hands-on activities, pedagogical aspects of hands-on activities are overlooked. Our experiences with a virtual computer laboratory have shown that hands-on activities which are designed based on a prescriptive, step-by-step approach do not always achieve the expected learning outcomes. In this paper, we propose Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle as a framework to design hands-on activities in virtual computer laboratories, and we argue that hands-on activities designed based on this framework enhance student learning outcomes. We illustrate how the stages of Kolb's model can be incorporated into hands-on activities and present results from two empirical studies to test the effectiveness of the proposed framework. The empirical findings in the first study suggest that hands-on activities designed based on the proposed framework are more likely to increase student interest and competency compared to step-by-step hands-on activities. In the second study, the collected data is analyzed using structural equation modeling to determine the relationships among the factors affecting student learning outcomes as a result of hands-on activities. The results of the second study show that student-to-student interaction is an important factor determining student learning experiences.

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A new unstable release for Rygel

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- Fix , unescaping and CSV parsing in UpdateObject call.
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- Look for the proper device description XML.
- Fix regression that caused missing Content-Length headers.
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- Fix pkg-config files to not include GStreamer dependency.
- Port to libgee-0.8 API
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Over the weekend of Feb. 28 to March 1, the University of Maine’s baseball team traveled down to Louisiana for a four-game series against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The first two games of the series were within winning range, with a pitching duel and an offensive battle, respectively, but the final two games were two that the Black Bears would probably like to get back.

Starting game one for Maine, second-year ace Nicholas Sinacola stood tall on the mound, striking out eight batters and allowing only four runs over six innings. This strong start by the Black Bears’ defense, their best of the weekend, was unable to be complemented by run support on the offensive side, with their lone run scored by third-year right fielder Alex McKenney after an RBI single from first-year second baseman Connor Goodman in the second inning. Third-year relief pitcher Dillon Stimpson took over for Sinacola for the final innings and allowed one lone run, but Maine’s cold bats on offense led to a 5-1 loss to the Bulldogs in game one.

In the first of their two games on Saturday, third-year pitcher Matthew Pushard took the mound for Maine and faced some hefty offensive efforts from the Bulldogs. Maine had a quick top of the first, with three batters grounding out consecutively, bringing Pushard onto the mound. He started off his afternoon strong, striking out his first two batters, but then struck fourth-year outfielder Parker Bates with a pitch, giving the Bulldogs a runner on base. Bates stole second shortly thereafter, and third-year right fielder Steele Netterville cranked a homer off of Pushard, scoring two runs for the Bulldogs in the first inning. Following that, Pushard regained his composure and finished off the Bulldogs’ line up by striking out the next batter.

Facing true heat early in the game, the Black Bears’ offensive lineup was called into action, and they answered with strong performances. Fourth-year center-fielder Hernen Sardinas went two for five at the plate with a home run and a double, as well as four RBIs. But the Black Bears’ offense didn’t let Sardinas carry all the action. Third-year third baseman Joe Bramanti also had himself a game, going two for four with a double and two RBIs, and designated hitter Ryan Turenne went two for four with two RBIs and a deep homer out of right field. Aside from the aforementioned players who were positioned at the top of the batting order, the rest of the offense was fairly silent. For every run the Black Bears sent in, it seemed the Bulldogs replied in the bottom of the inning with two of their own. By the final strikeout of the top of the ninth, the Bulldogs had secured themselves a 15-10 victory.

Though Maine was unable to secure the victory in their contest against Louisiana Tech, the Black Bears’ performance on both sides of the ball showed some chemistry they’ve been lacking this season.

Moving forward to their second contest of the day, the Black Bears faced an uphill battle, to say the least. As Maine worked through their rotation, first-year pitcher Colton Carson had his number called to start on the mound for Maine, but was pulled before the end of the inning. Carson walked two batters before being taken yard by Netterville, who scored three runs. Carson drilled his next batter on the first pitch, visibly having lost his vibe on the mound.

Second-year pitcher Jacob Small replaced Carson on the mound and closed out the inning, but was pulled from the rotation prior to the second. First-year pitcher Andrew Ruggiero stepped onto the mound for Maine, and a slew of errors by the infield and errant pitches by Ruggiero sank the Black Bears into an 8-0 hole they would not recover from. Maine’s offense only managed to get three men on base throughout the entire game, with many of Maine’s batters grounding out in the infield.

For what it’s worth, it is a lot to have these players play 18 innings in just one day, moreover 27 innings in less than 48 hours, not including the long trip from Maine to Louisiana.

Maine ended up losing the second game Saturday evening by a final score of 19-0. The final game of the series on Sunday was another tough pill for the Black Bears to swallow as they lost that game by a final score of 26-3. McKenney and Turenne each contributed a home run, but the lineup was unable to catch a rhythm after being thoroughly handled the previous day.

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Eyetex Supreme and Starlet Kajal Review, Comparison, Swatches

Eyetex Supreme and Starlet Kajal Review, Comparison and Swatches

Hey you guys! 🙂

This is my first post on anything even remotely related to kohl/kajal, because till about a year ago, I didn’t ever use kohl. But now,

I am a regular kohl user, after becoming part of IMBB! 😀 I love the look kohl gives my eyes, and I find my daily makeup incomplete without kohl. I wonder how I used to manage without kohl before! 😛

There are numerous tiny beauty stores around, and they all carry the standard Lakme, Eyetex, (fake) VOV, Streetwear, Miss Claire, Revlon etc. I don’t like my basic Lakme kohl, as I feel it runs too much. That’s why I decided to try the local brands this time.

It was during this hunt of mine that I chanced upon these two kohls .

starlet kajal

Starlet Kajal – Dry Eye Liner:
This kohl is my favourite so far! I totally love this one! Till today, I’ve tried Lakme (basic variant), Maybelline’s Colossal (stays well), and now this one and the Eyetex Supreme. I like the Starlet even better than the Maybelline Colossal, because it stays on better on my eyes, and is cuter (yes, I have weird reasons for liking stuff) than the Colossal. :toothygrin:

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When I bought it, the stick (without the cap on and not twisted up) was as tall as my little finger. It has a life of 2 years, and the quantity is 1.5 gms. I paid Rs. 12 for this beauty.
It doesn’t require sharpening, as it is a twist-up stick.

starlet kajal twist up stick

This is what’s left after half a month of daily (and twice a day) usage.

Eyetex Kajal Supreme:

It is not a very intense black, and is a pretty ordinary kohl. I’m no kohl expert, but I can compare the black-ness of kohls and pass verdicts! 😛 It stays on my eyes a bit better than the basic Lakme kohl, but still requires reapplication throughout the day. The stick does mention it is non smudge (I’m guessing that’s why it’s ‘supreme’) 😛 but I find it can be smudged, even hours after application, with minimal pressure. As I said before, it isn’t very intensely black, and can look dark brown in flash.

Eyetex Supreme Kajal

There is no mention of the quantity on the stick itself. Without the cap on, the stick measures a little taller than my ring finger. Sorry, but I don’t remember how much I paid for this. Definitely within Rs. 60, though.

Eyetex Supreme Kajal

It requires sharpening, and is one of those fat pencils, kind of like the basic Lakme kohl. It is manufactured by Aravind Laboratories, Chennai. This brand is apparently very big in the South (I have not heard of it so far, nor have I seen advertisements for it around).

Staying Power Comparison:
Starlet stays the best on my eyes, so far! I equal it to Maybelline’s Colossal Kajal, or maybe even a bit better! The Eyetex one is similar to the basic Lakme one in terms of staying power – nothing impressive. I always use powder under my eyes, so that my kohl doesn’t run, whatever kohl I’m using. Starlet stays on my eyes as stark as when I first applied it till noon, and then it fades a bit. By the end of the day (without any touchups in the day), it does collect onto the lower lash line, but then all the kohls I’ve used so far do that. It doesn’t give me racoon eyes; that could be because I don’t kohl my eyes heavily, but only draw a sharp thin line on the lower waterline. The Eyetex Supreme fades off within 2 hours.

Color Comparison:
The Starlet is a very dark black, and gives intense color in just one swipe. There are surely blacker kohls out there, but this one is pretty much up there with the rest of them! The Eyetex Supreme is an okayish black, and it can look dark brown in intensely bright light. Not a good thing, since when you buy it, you expect to buy a BLACK kohl, and not one that looks brown I certain light!

The Starlet kohl is more ‘oily’ and slick when compared to the Eyetex Supreme. I know, I found it weird too. I always assumed that an oilier liner would not stay as long as one that isn’t as oily, but for me, the Starlet stays better than the Eyetex Supreme! Go figure! 🙂

Cooling effect:
I have always heard about the cooling effect of certain kohls, but I have never experienced it. I’m guessing homemade kohls have such effect on the eyes. I’m not really sure, as I have never made kohl at home, and neither have my parents or their parents. I doubt anyone in my family even knows that kohl can be made at home (except for me, after reading posts on IMBB)! 😛 The Starlet has this interesting cooling factor when applied on the eyes, and I took quite some time to get used to it (watering eyes alert!); but now, I’m quite used to it, and have no problem putting it on. If you find cooling kohls nice to use, then you’ll love this one. The Eyetex Supreme has no cooling effect at all, just like the others I’ve used so far (Maybelline Colossal Kajal, Lakme basic variant).

I HATE the smell of the Starlet (I guess it’s the camphor in it). It smells awful! However, because of all the other nice things it does, I’m ready to forgive it for its smell! 😛 The Eyetex Supreme has no discernable smell to it.

Note that these swatches are applied with a very VERY light hand. Also, each swatch is ONLY one swipe each.

eyetex supreme swatch

This is the Startlet Kajal.

eyetex vs startlet

This is the Eyetex Supreme.

eyetex vs startlet

See what I mean (below piccy) that the Eyetex sometimes looks brownish in intense light? And these pictures haven’t been retouched or anything – I think I shook when I clicked the picture, and that gives the swatches their muted effect.

Starlet is my new HG kohl, and I will buy another stick once this one gets over. The Eyetex Supreme I don’t think I’ll be buying again. I doubt I’ll even want to finish the stick I currently possess off! What worked for me may not work for you, but if you are on the lookout for a new kohl, this just might be it!

Thank you for reading! 🙂 Hope you guys find this article useful.

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  1. Samantha. i love ur articles.. :teddy: its nice to read. Starlet sounds lik something that’s worth experimenting esp for Rs. 12/-!!! :woot: me gonna grab it wen i see. i love khols too and cant live without them.. 🙂

    1. Thank you, Raji! 🙂 That’s true – even if Starlet doesn’t work for you, it won’t hurt the pocket! 🙂

  2. wow Rs12/- its superb.. 🙂
    as priti said try out Lotus Kajal… its lovely… :)) i have been using it since a month n i’m in love with it 🙂 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

  3. Nice review Samantha :yahoo: :yahoo: Starlet stick reminds be of hashmi kajal stick I one tried from a local shop :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: though I didnt like it as it did not had twist feature :spank:

  4. Since Eyetex is a local brand here in chennai, my mom used to apply it for me in my school days itself 🙂 🙂 that time i didnt bother about :panda: :panda: :panda: eyes
    But now i never use that :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:
    Never heard of Starlet kajal yet :(( :(( :(( :(( Want to try it
    Nice review Samantha

  5. starlet seems really good.. gonna watch out for it..eyetex is available in every little shop here 😉 ..have used both Lotus and Himalaya..think starlet is better.. 🙂

    1. Yesss! :)) It doesn’t smudge on me. I don’t have oily skin, and I put powder under my eyes too. I bet that helps a lot too 🙂

  6. sam I am definitley going to look out for this startlet kohl. Let’s see if I am able to find it. I am quite tempted. Love kohls. Can never have enough of them. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

    1. I love kohls too, Rati!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: If you see this gem someplace, do try it! 🙂 Works wonderful for me! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

  7. Beauty Product (that too a good one) in Rs.12.. :stars: & I thought we get only Dhania Patti in such amount of moolah.. :methinks:

  8. Hi. I am in the Philippines and I found a store here that sells the Starlet Kohl. But are they safe? Don’t they contain lead or any other harmful elements? I also want to make sure it is FDA approved for the eyes. The price is tempting, but we have to be sure about its safety. Great blog, by the way! Thanks!

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  1. @BdgBill – it’s up to each person to use a device responsibly – many people buy these to learn about IR, soldering, etc. i also know an arcade owner that uses these to turn off tvs all over his place at once (instead of using multiple remotes).

  2. It’s cool exactly because of the opposite of what Bill said.
    It doesn’t facilitate being an ass, but neutralising the affects of aholes who think its awesome to fill the world – particularly social spaces or others that would benefit from less ambient noise (like trains) with noisy, flickering and distracting televisions that no-one really wants to watch, only being there to chow up power and make conversation and concentration more difficult.

    So if they’re bothering you, and no-one else seems to be watching them either (the case with most of the TVs on my local commuter train), you can turn them off easily without causing a fuss trying to get up close and personal to them (unfortunately i found that the sound systems on the train are wired in seperately, so the noise continued).

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