text: With 34 years of experience, the well-known Morton’s of Chicago, The Steakhouse is reputable among highend American restaurants for its quality food, attentive service and elegant dining environment. It even has a comfortable private lounge for wine connoisseurs. Of course, it is not only famous for its super steak. Many people are flocking for its wonderful dessert – Legendary Sundae as well. Like other delicacies served here, the visually exciting hot chocolate Sundae is generous in portion. It contains chocolate beans, butter flour, silk syrup, steamed egg, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, cherries, cream and mint leaves. It is said the famous Sundae was created in 1978 when Morton opened its first restaurant in Chicago. Since then, it has been loved by guests of all ages, thus becoming a legend. In Morton’s Beijing branch, this dessert is produced by Peter, the sous chef of the restaurant, who used to work in the Italian restaurants of Westin Hotel and Kempinski Hotel, respectively.


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You’ve probably seen this already, as it seems to be everywhere– or at least on a lot of male-targeted programming, anyway. I’m not especially inclined to play the game, but I do enjoy this ad more than last year’s version. I guess there’s something about Tony Stark bringing a jet to a gunfight that I just find appealing.
Incidentally, how many of these people are celebrities, anyway? I don’t watch enough TV or anything to really know unless they guest-host Monday Night Raw.
Recently, James Rolfe added to a series of GameTrailers videos where he drops his “Angry Video Game Nerd” persona and talks candidly about video games he has fond memories of from years ago. His most recent entry (which, unlike his AVGN videos, has little in the way of serious vulgarity) looks back at the fighting game collaboration between Rare, Nintendo, and Midway, Killer Instinct:
Though I may not have said as much about it here, I’ve made no secret that Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing is one of my favorite games– period. And in the kart-racing arena, I honestly feel that SEGA and Sumo Digital have managed to craft a product which actually surpasses Mario Kart in many ways, chief among them being the actual racing, item use, and how unlockables are earned.
So as you can imagine, I was absolutely giddy when it was revealed that they were now creating a sequel, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. In the following video (with some NSFW language), ConsoleCreature has one of the developers show us what’s new in this version:
We’ve heard about the additions of Shinobi star Joe Musashi and Golden Axe hero Gillius Thunderhead to the roster, but now we get to see them and their rides in action with three of the game’s all-new racetracks: Dragon Canyon from Panzer Dragoon, Temple Trouble from Super Monkey Ball, and Adder’s Lair from Golden Axe.
And now, presenting a counterpoint to my own thoughts on E3 2012′s press conferences is Lanceheart:
Let me start off with full disclosure: I didn’t own a 360 until very recently. As a result, my immediate attachment toward many Xbox-exclusive franchises is fairly low. This conference was, however, a chance for Microsoft to show me something that could potentially drive me to buy more games for their platform over Sony’s or Nintendo’s. Continue reading →
Here we go, looking back at the “big three” press conferences from E3 2012, and going over what worked for me, and what didn’t. First up: Microsoft.
On a personal note, I feel the need to mention that I do own an Xbox 360 and rather enjoy it. I don’t game enough online to warrant a Gold account for Xbox LIVE, however, and while I do have a nice stack of games for it, most of what I play comes through Xbox LIVE Arcade. That said, I’m probably not the “ideal” Xbox 360 gamer, but I do enjoy it.

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FLR-3045, FLR-3045-SPDT, FLR-3045T-SPDT and FLR-3040: 3″ Long Surface Mount Panic Switch Series
You asked and Flair has come through again. We have duplicated the Sentrol Series 3040 Panic Switches and they are available for immediate purchase. This low-profile panic switch can be mounted on the wall or under a desk out of sight and will not snag on clothing. Pulling the lever activates the switch and triggers a call. The smooth operation and noticeable click of the lever lets the user know that the switch is working properly.
This panic switch is good for all panic or call system applications, such as under desks at banks, retail stores and hotels, or on the wall in freezers, industrial facilities, and government buildings. Installation is easy with just two screws for mounting and either wires or terminals for connection to alarm.
Model 3045 is Normally Closed when secure and comes with 12” #22 AWG wires. Model 3045-SPDT has both an Open and Closed loop and comes with color coded 12” #22 AWG wires. Both switches can be ordered with longer wire or cable. Model 3045T-SPDT has both an Open and Closed loop and comes with a terminal for wire connection. Model 3040 is SPDT configuration and has a red LED that latches on when the lever is opened. This switch has a terminal for wire connections.


Botanical Name: Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'
Zone: Hardy to Zone 5
Height: 2ft (60cm)
Spread: 2ft (60cm)
Bloom Time: Non-flowering, grown for its' attractive foliage
Bloom Description: Non-flowering
Light: Part shade to full shade (less than 4 hrs of daily sun)
Tolerate: Rabbit, Heavy Shade
Moist woodland or shade gardens. May be massed in woodland areas as a ground cover.
Young orange fronds change to a deeper green colour when mature. Best colour in part sun. Loose neutral to acidic soil.Evenly moist, well-drained soil. Mulch plants in winter.


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Sarah, a single woman of 28 and a law graduate, came in on Friday and kindly shared her account of why she needed help. Before I pass on her story I’d like to remind readers that I don’t speak for those who run this London food bank, although they’ve allowed me to interview their clients. Any opinions expressed on this site from time to time are my own. I don’t represent the food banks in the borough of Greenwich. Neither do I represent the views of the Trussell Trust, which partners with churches in this area to run the food banks.
Sarah (not her real name) must have thought her life was on a more even keel when she finally worked up the courage to escape the violence in her family home. She had moved back in again in 2008 when she struggled to find a job after leaving university. It wasn’t a good time to be graduating. The economy had just tanked. She was also battling a serious mental health issue – borderline personality disorder (BPD). Once home, she says she found herself ‘scapegoated’ for not having a job and once again the target of a relative’s abuse and violence.
Now she faces the reality of being evicted (see letter below) from the shared house run by a housing trust in Greenwich – the borough she came to for help.
Making the decision to flee her home at the end of January was a difficult one, as she had to leave two younger siblings behind. While she did bring in the police to have her relative arrested, after careful deliberation she decided against bringing charges, because she believed there would be ‘some fall-out’. It would now seem as if this intelligent, articulate and vulnerable young woman is being treated with a distressing lack of respect by those who are ‘dealing’ with her.
Initially she went to her own borough some distance away for help with rehousing, but she says they ‘put me in a half way house for the weekend, with no money and no food, sharing with a guy who had just come out of prison for armed robbery – despite me having just come away from a situation of domestic violence’. For safety, she fled to our borough, with the help of some of her wider family network (whom she can’t stay with as it would bring her back within the orbit of the relative she’s fled). After five days of pleading with this council for help, she was registered as homeless and says she was placed by the council in a shared hostel run by a housing trust that also owns a number of properties in the area.
Sarah says she complained to the housing trust, which I’m not naming to preserve her anonymity, about regular absences of heating and hot water. She also complained about the intrusive room inspections at odd times that she says were carried out. ‘Every time they want to annoy us, they just say it’s time for a room inspection. I feel that I’m being ambushed all the time.’ She says those running the hostel charge each resident – Sarah shares the house with three other people – a £15 a week service charge on top of the money they receive from the council. Sarah says the council are paying for her housing benefit, council tax and heating. She says that there’s a meter for heating and hot water, but that the staff ‘don’t put enough money on the card’, leaving them short at least one day a week. ‘Even when we do run out of heat, there are still signs around saying that if we have an electric heater it will be taken away.’
She says she’s also heard that each resident is supposed to be getting £3 per head for breakfast, but hasn’t received any of that. This week she says it was the combination of the service charge and a broken fridge that took a couple of days to replace that led her to the food bank (she got the voucher from the job centre). Although she gets on well with one of the men (aged 57) she shares with, it doesn’t seem at all appropriate that she should be in mixed sex accommodation at this stage given the issues that led to her being declared homeless. Where’s the safeguarding?
Now the people who run the housing trust have given her a 28-day notice to quit. In the letter they say: ‘We have reviewed your situation, and it has been decided that the services and facilities that we provide are no longer suitable for your needs’. She has been told in writing to move out by 11 April. The letter does not give any reasons why the hostel is thought to be unsuitable for Sarah – or why she’s deemed unsuitable for the hostel.
She says she’s been told verbally it’s because she’s ‘complaining too much’. According to Sarah, they have other houses in the area, ‘where drug taking and drinking are going on, and they turn a blind eye’.
Sarah has a female case worker at the council, whom she says tells her that she’s ‘lucky not to be out on the streets’. At this stage Sarah doesn’t know where to go or who to talk to, and feels that she’s being treated in a contemptuous and degrading way. ‘I know that when you are on benefits people talk to you like crap, but I feel really belittled when she talks to me like that. She knows I have mental health issues, and I know it’s not just me she talks to like that.’
The housing trust says on the eviction letter that it is a not for profit company, limited by guarantee, The letter also displays a registered charity number. Sarah says her understanding is that because she has ‘a licence agreement rather than a tenancy agreement, they don’t need a court order to evict me’.
At noon yesterday I asked both the council and the housing trust to address the concerns raised by Sarah, asking them to respond by this morning. I’ve also asked the housing trust to tell me why she’s being evicted. As yet, I’ve heard nothing at all from the housing trust. The council have told me that they would update me today about ‘what we may be able to come back on, and when’. I’m still waiting, and will of course pass on anything I receive.
What Sarah really wants is to get well enough to get a job. She did some volunteering in the autumn, for which she received some expenses. But sadly that messed up her Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)payments. Two weeks before Christmas her benefits were suspended, and she was told she couldn’t contact any of the ‘decision makers’. Wait, and we will get in touch with you when we’re ready, was the message.
She recognises that ‘certain things that happened are messing me up long term’. She says she would like to take programmes in mindfulness and dialectical behavioural therapy, which has been recommended as an excellent approach for BPD. This may be available on the NHS, but there is of course a waiting list. The good news is that her old mental health trust has a recovery team, who have said they will try to help.
The last thing she needed was the stressful and destabilising experience she has described since running away from a terrible home situation. All she wants – and surely deserves – is some stability and a measure of contentment after many years of hell.
Debt also played a corrosive, polluting role in Sarah’s story. I was among 600 people who attended a landmark free conference at the weekend organised by the Jubilee Debt Campaign Life Before Debt’s extraordinary range of speakers forensically examined debt from all angles, including the morality of debt repayment in the currentl neoliberal economy. It asked: ‘Is it a moral absolute: more important than feeding families, teaching children and providing healthcare and basic social protections?’ This conference made me feel as if I was waking up from a long sleep. It looked at how, six years on from the crash, ‘debt is at the centre of a broken economic system that is hurting people everywhere’.
Sarah says her family was ‘bound together’ by debt – and debt contributed to the family’s implosion. From the outside all would have looked good to the neighbours. Large house, nice cars in the drive. There had been wealth, and there is still work for some in the family. But the money has been ‘squandered completely’, says Sarah. The house is falling apart and the family had to cut back on food and heating. The house went on the market for a while, and Sarah says she felt humiliated when would-be buyers saw how they were living.
The conference talked about the power imbalances between debtors and creditors, and the toxic shame felt by those in debt, who hide the reality of their situation. Campaigns Officer of the Children’s Society Katie Curtis says that debt issues are being felt around the household, causing ‘a mental health time bomb, ready to go off’.
Alinah Azadeh, an interdisciplinary artist, told the conference about creative debt resistance project Burning the Books – a chance for people to add their own stories about debt to the Book of Debts. There is ‘no debt without a story, from private loans, unpaid corporate taxes, unrequited love and lost lives, to political repression, family feuds and missed opportunities….’.
Debt is many things, says Alinah: ‘Debt as freedom, obscenity, excess, a form of violence, a dead end…Debt as crime, fear, lament, a sign of poverty and wealth. Burn the records, redistribute the land, take control.’ The Book of Debts will be burned in a symbolic act of debt relief in Brighton on 22 May.

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OOM Verzekeringen began as an insurer of war and kindred risk during the Second World War and has now developed into a specialist provider of increased fire risk cover and insurance abroad.
The war years
On 16 July 1940, five company directors founded the Onderlinge Oorlogsschadeverzekering Maatschappij (Mutual War Damage Insurance Company). The aim was to allow policy holders to collectively bear the risk of war damage. In contrast to other companies, that mainly operated regionally, ‘the OOM’ provided insurance throughout the whole of the Netherlands.
The OOM met a clear need and grew significantly during the war years. It didn’t take long before new departments were added, for industrial risk, personal liability, jewellery and inland navigation. As the fear of large-scale military action in the Netherlands increased, so did demand for war and kindred risk insurance.
The increase in activities led to new personnel being taken on. At the end of the Second World War the OOM had over 600 employees. Part of the work was carried out by ‘home workers’, often Jews or other people in hiding.
In search of a new direction
After the liberation, the expectation was that the OOM would soon disappear. After all there is little demand for war and kindred insurance during times of peace. But processing the claims from the war was complicated, and it wasn’t until 1978 that the last of the payments for damage were paid out.
Consequently the organisation remained more or less intact, in order to deal with the claims under the war and kindred risk insurance. It wasn’t long before the question arose if we couldn’t put our expertise to use and tap into new sources of income. This enabled the cost necessary for retaining the organisation and personnel to be covered.
So the company developed initiatives to move activities in a new direction. Not all of which were successful. In 1961, the name was changed to the Onderlinge Verzekering Maatschappij O.O.M (Mutual Insurance Company), to deflect the fact that the company offered more than just war and kindred risk insurance.
Contrary to expectation, the demand for war and kindred insurance didn’t disappear. OOM began offering ‘minor war and kindred risk’ insurance (for example against terrorism or riots) alongside the ‘major war and kindred risk’ insurance (covering damage due to war or rebellion, for example).
In 1965, OOM started offering fire, burglary and vandalism insurance for difficult to insure premises such as mobile fast-food outlets, beach catering establishments, fairground rides, jeweller’s shops and club premises. The demand was considerable and OOM was prepared to accept risks for which customers were unable to get cover anywhere else.
Another successful initiative was the launch of healthcare insurance on a mutual basis in 1961. The insurance was meant for people who are couldn’t get cover from general healthcare insurers, due to existing ailments. In 1978 this department continued under the name of “O.O.M.” Onderlinge Ziektekostenverzekering-Maatschappij U.A.’ (Mutual Healthcare Insurance Company).
War and kindred risk, increased fire and other risks and complementary healthcare insurance continue to form the pillars of the OOM offering. Only war and kindred risk is now insured on a mutual basis. OOM Verzekeringen healthcare insurance is aimed almost exclusively at Dutch nationals living abroad, or foreigners in the Netherlands. We also offer these groups a large range of indemnity insurance options.

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If you are seeking out a server position at a cafe, diner, or restaurant and want some server resume objectives to add to your CV, you’re in the right place!
Below, you will find some tested and proven server resume objective statements for you to read over and choose the most relevant statement suited to your specific context and experience.
In Addition to these objective sample statements, we’ve also included some key server skills that can be included on your resume too. Good luck with your application!
25 Server Resume Objective Samples!
Example 1: A competent and self-motivated individual seeking employment as a food and beverage server to perform a range of tasks involved with ingredients and food preparation. Enjoys learning about beverage preparations and looking to expand on skills to continue to be a highly valued staff member.
Example 2: Looking to work in the food and beverage industry as a server to assist with the preparation and serving of dishes. Loves to work with others and alongside a competent team to ensure the best service is given to guests, keeping customer service as the number one priority in the role.
Example 3: Highly skilled hospitality worker seeking a new role as a server to perform tasks of preparing dishes in a line cooks as per chef’s procedures. Seeking to expand my capacity in an environment that offers fine dining and luxury food and beverage experiences to guests.
Example 4: An experienced individual seeking a new server position to work at a reputable business that requires exceptional customer service skills and technical abilities to understand the role of a food and beverage server. Brings years of experience in the role to prepare food in high volume and fast-paced environments.
Example 5: Seeking to obtain work as a food and beverage server position. Taking a passion for the hospitality industry into the role, along with high grades from a recently graduated course (insert relevant qualification). Works well in a team and seeking a long-term position to grow.
Example 6: Looking for a new role in the food and beverage industry as a food and beverage server to continue to learn about high-class hospitality and offer my highly organized and multi-tasking skills to the role. Listens to instructions and loves to learn.
Example 7: A friendly and positive person seeking to obtain a food server position. Brings years of experience in sanitary, safe, and high-quality food preparation, as well as well-versed in a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage creations.
Example 8: Desiring a new food server role to offer strong customer service skills and organizational ability to coordinate the tasks of other serves and cooks and offer timely and high-quality service to guests of the establishment.
Example 9: An experienced individual with a creative passion for food preparation looking to apply skills to a production line of food for both in-house service and packaged produce. Offers a calm and focused demeanor to handle high-volume work without stress.
Example 10: Expert server looking for a new role in the food and beverage department of a reputable business to take a passion for hospitality and the best service for customers in a team-based environment. Loves to work alongside others to learn from their skills and collaborate with new ideas and modern perspectives.
Example 11: Proactive food server seeking to offer high-level leadership skills to land a managerial/supervisory role in the food and beverage service industry. Ability to oversee meal production, delivery, and service schedules with more than 10 years of experience working with teams.
Example 21: A passionate individual with a love of fine foods and wine seeking to bring creativity and experience in the hospitality industry to a food server position. Applies knowledge of food preparation and plating techniques, as well as the ability to work within a team.
Example 13: Seeking a food and beverage manager position to take more than 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry to lead a team of cooks and servers. Honed skills of budgeting, scheduling, food preparation, overseeing procedures of fast-paced work, and high volume orders.
Example 14: Critical thinker and high-level problem solver seeking a server position to add value to a food and beverage team. Customer service-oriented to bring in passion to offer the best quality food and beverages, in timely service.
Example 15: A professional individual seeking a role as a server. Results-driven and self-motivated to work efficiently individually, or as part of a team. Takes knowledge of both food and beverage preparation and aesthetics to offer high-level service to guests.
Example 16: Looking to obtain a hospitality server position to develop and implement a high level of customer service for a reputable hospitality business. Certified in the foodservice industry and seeking to enhance skills in beverage preparation and service.
Example 17: Creative and passionate food server seeking to take the experience of planning bar and food menus, creating recipes, and working with a team to offer the best customer service possible. Looking for a long-term role in developing a strong relationship with a business.
Example 18: Detail-oriented food server seeking to land a management position in the food and beverage sector of a large successful company. Experience in managing kitchen operations, maintaining safe food standards, creating and adjusting recipes, and working with seasonal ingredients.
Example 19: Seeking a server position with a company that will benefit from taking on a server with more than 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Expert in coordinating special events, banquet meals, and working with seasonal menus.
Example 20: Seeking to enhance my experience in fine dining as a food server, working alongside a team of professionals. 5 years of experience in the industry and a genuine passion to continue to learn and grow.
Example 21: Highly motivated individual with flexible working availability looking to join a team of food servers. Strong ability to communicate and collaborate within a team where service demands are high volume and fast-paced.
Example 22: Energetic hospitality professional looking to find a new role as a restaurant server. Loved working with people and for people, with the goal of crafting a long-term hospitality career. Listens and learns easily and is happy to be part of a growing team of passionate individuals.
Example 23: Desires a food and beverage server role to continue to grow in the field of the hospitality industry. Experienced in fine dining, bar and lounge service, and working in a kitchen for food preparation. Strong multitasking skills and open availability to work long shifts where needed.
Example 24: Seeking a position as a Server for Marriott Hotel using my exceptional knowledge of food and beverage preparation and excellent customer service etiquette to provide an above-par guest experience.
Example 25: SA Food and Beverage Server position within Outback Steakhouse utilizing my skills in handling dining areas, food and beverage service to consistently deliver exceptional customer service.
You can also see my post on the best free online cooking classes to further your kitchen skills!
Server Resume Skills (Additional to Server Resume Objective Samples)
- A committed and dedicated worker, driven by customer service success and high-quality service results.
- Familiar with a range of processes of handling ingredients and food preparation techniques.
- Experienced in beverage preparation and recipe creation.
- Accuracy and attention to detail every time.
- A responsible server of alcohol.
- Responsive to the needs of guests and places the highest value and priority in customer service.
- Multitasking expert to handle many tasks at once.
- Can assist with cash handling and taking orders and seating guests where needed.
- Qualified professional with certificates in (insert relevant hospitality qualifications you have).
- Ability to problem-solve with quick thinking on the spot for the best ways to deal with in kitchen and customer service issues.
- High-level communication skills to speak with guests in a friendly and warm tone, as well as maintain a professional composure.

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- Date of birth: October 13, 1922
- Born: in شیراز / Ŝirâz, Iran.
- Description: Ebrahim Golestan (also spelt Ibrahim Golestan, Persian: ابراهیم گلستان , born 1922 in Shiraz, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker and literary figure with a career spanning half a century. He has been living in Sussex, United Kingdom, since 1975.He is the father of Iranian photojournalist Kaveh Golestan, and Lili Golestan,[1:] translator and owner and artistic director of the Golestan Gallery in Tehran, Iran. His grandson, Mani Haghighi, is also a film director.

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- 1 Reasons For Hp All-In-One Beep Codes 3 Long And 4 Short
- 1.1 When Do You Hear Beep Codes?
- 1.2 What Causes The 3 Long And 4 Short Beep Codes?
- 1.3 Solutions To The 3 Long And 4 Short Beep Code Error
- 1.4 Computer Beep Codes
Reasons For Hp All-In-One Beep Codes 3 Long And 4 Short
HP All-In-Ones are great computers. But sometimes, they give you problems. One of those problems is the BIOS.
The HP 3 long beep indicates an issue with the BIOS settings. The 4 short beeping means that the flashing has failed, i.e., it was unable to complete.
The BIOS is the basic software that controls how your computer works. You might think that the BIOS is pretty simple, but it has a lot of complex settings. Sometimes, those settings cause problems.
Listen carefully to those beeping noises coming from your HP all-in-one without thinking too hard about them. You’ll usually find that there’s a regular pattern to them, and they are meant to tell you that there’s some sort of problem with your computer.
When Do You Hear Beep Codes?
These beeping codes are given out when there’s a problem with your computer. They’re indicative of problems with the BIOS, which is the part of the motherboard that controls how your computer boots up.
So, whenever you hear those beeping codes during the startup process, it means that there’s a problem with the BIOS.
This is why you should pay close attention to any beeping sounds that occur during the startup process. If you notice anything unusual, it might mean that your computer needs to be repaired.
What Causes The 3 Long And 4 Short Beep Codes?
The 3 long beeps and 4 short beeps are made up of two different types of beeps. Both of those beeps have specific meanings.
The 3 long beep indicates a particular problem, and the 4 short beeps mean something else entirely.
According to the HP Support Document about beeps with error codes, the 4 short beeps mean “Flashing Failed”. And according to a different website, the 3 long beeps indicate that the flashing is “unable to start”.
That might seem like a bit of gibbered, so let’s break down what it means.
So if you hear the 3 long beeps, it probably means that there was a problem with the flashing process.
But if you hear the 4 short beeps, it probably doesn’t mean anything bad.
Instead, it means that the flashing process started successfully, but then stopped working due to a software or hardware glitch.
1. External Devices and Hardware
This issue is usually caused by external devices like printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, etc. You should try checking if any of those devices are malfunctioning before trying to fix the problem yourself.
Another reason why you might experience this issue is if there is a hardware failure in your computer system. Try replacing the motherboard, CPU fan, power supply unit, hard drive, RAM, graphics card, etc.
Finally, the issue can also occur if there is a software problem in Windows operating system. Try updating the drivers for your motherboard, CPU, GPU, sound card, etc.
2. BIOS Image
There are two reasons why your computer might be beeping. One reason is that your motherboard or CPU may be defective. Another reason is that your BIOS image may be damaged.
Your motherboard or CPU is the main component inside your computer that controls how your computer works. If your motherboard or CPU is defective, then it won’t work properly. You’ll hear a constant beep noise whenever your computer starts up.
This problem usually happens when you install Windows 10 or any other operating system. But sometimes, it can happen after installing a driver update.
To find out whether your motherboard or CPU is faulty, try booting your computer using a Live CD/DVD. If your computer boots fine, then you know that your motherboard or CPU isn’t faulty.
Another solution is to download a copy of your BIOS image file and save it somewhere else. Then, replace the corrupted version with the saved one.
If you still experience problems, then you should contact a technician.
3. CMOS battery
A CMOS battery is a small battery that helps keep your computer running even when the power supply is turned off. It’s located inside your motherboard and powers the system BIOS.
So any issue with this battery failure can lead to problems with your computer. You might experience error from the category of error like “No bootable disk”, “Invalid signature” or “Missing operating system”.
To fix these issues, you should replace the CMOS battery. But before doing that, you should know how to identify whether your CMOS battery needs replacing. These are some tips on how to find out whether your BIOS battery is faulty.
Solutions To The 3 Long And 4 Short Beep Code Error
We’ll take a closer look at each solution separately with its cause identified.
1. Remove Any External Devices And Restart The Computer
If your computer keeps beeping when you plug in external devices, then there’s probably something wrong with those devices. You should try removing them and resetting your computer before continuing.
To remove external devices, turn off your computer. Then unplug all cables from your computer except for the power cord. Next, disconnect the power supply cable from the wall outlet. Finally, open the case of your computer and pull out the hard disk drive. After doing this, close the case and turn on your computer again.
Once you’ve done all of this, you should be able to start using your computer without any problems.
2. Troubleshooting Bios Image Issues
HP offers a free download of its BIOS update utility called “Update Manager”. This utility helps you to easily install the latest version of the BIOS.
Then select the Hardware tab and scroll down until you find the name of the motherboard. Click on the Properties button next to it. Now select the Updates tab and click on Download updates now.
After clicking on the Download updates now option, you will be directed to the HP Support site where you can download the latest version of the bios. After downloading the file, run the setup program and follow the prompts to finish installing the updated BIOS.
3. Fix The CMOS Battery
CMOS stands for Central Monitoring System. It’s a small chip inside your computer that monitors various aspects of your PC. One of those aspects is whether or not your power supply is providing enough electricity to keep your system running smoothly.
If your CMOS battery isn’t working properly, then you might experience random beeps coming from your computer. You can fix this issue by replacing the CMOS battery.
To find out if your CMOS battery needs changing, simply open up your computer and check its voltage level. If it reads below 3 volts, then replace the battery.
Computer Beep Codes
There are several reasons why your computer might beep. You should try to figure out if it’s a software issue or a hardware issue before calling a tech support number. Here are some common causes of beeps:
- AC Adapter Failure – If the AC adapter fails, the computer will start beeping continuously.
- System Board Power – If the system board power goes off, the computer will start generating beeps.
- Processor Failure – If the processor fails, the computer will generate beeps.
- BIOS Corruption – If the BIOS becomes corrupted, the computer will start producing beeps.
- Memory Failure – If the memory becomes faulty, the computer will start emitting beeps.
- Graphics Failure – If the graphics card fails, the computer will emit beeps.
- System Board Failure – If the motherboard fails, the computer will produce beeps.
- Bios Authentication Failure – If the bios authentication fails, the computer will begin beeping.
Dell Beep Codes
There are four types of Dell beep codes. Each code represents a specific problem or issue with your computer. You may receive any combination of these codes, depending on how long your computer has been running.
- Beep Code 1 – Power On Self Test
This code indicates that your computer was turned on without being plugged in.
- Beep Code 2 – System checksum Error
This code indicates that there is a system error message.
- Beep Code 3 – Hardware Problem
This code indicates that the hardware component of your computer is malfunctioning.
- Beep Code 4 – Service Requested
This code indicates that you requested service for your computer.
These codes are usually accompanied by a pop-up window that appears after you press the power button. These windows give you options to fix the problem yourself or send the computer to Dell for repair.
Here are some common errors associated with IBM desktops:
No Beep – No Power, Loose Expansion Card (ISA, PCI, Or AGP)
1 Short – System Okay
1 Long – Video / Display Problem; Video Card Incorrectly Seated Or Defective
2 Shorts – POST chipset Error Displayed On Monitor
3 Longs – Problem With 3270 Keyboard Card
1 Long, 1 Short – Problem With System Board
1 Long, 2 Shorts – Problem With Display Adapter (MDA, CGA)
1 Long, 3 Shorts – Problem With Ega
Repeating Shorts – Problem With Power Supply Or System Board
Continuous Beep – Problem With Power Supply or System Board
To find the cause of the problem, you must identify the specific component that causes the beep code. Once you know which part is causing the problem, you can determine if there’s anything wrong with it.
For example, if the beep is coming from the power supply, you might try replacing the power supply.
Alternatively, if the beep comes from a motherboard component, you might replace the motherboard.
If the beep comes from the keyboard, you might try replacing any defective keys.
If the beeps come from a speaker, you might try replacing its ribbon cable.
If the beeping continues after replacing components, you might consider contacting a repair shop.
A BIOS beep code is used to let you know whether your system is functioning properly. You may hear a single beep, two short beeps, one continuous beep followed by multiple short beeps, or one continuous beep followed by three short beeps.
If you hear a continuous beep, it means that your system doesn’t recognize your hard drive. This usually happens when you plug in a USB flash drive or external hard disk. Or maybe your system isn’t recognizing the RAM modules.
To fix this issue, try restarting your computer and pressing F2 during startup. This should bring up the BIOS setup menu. From here, you can press Del to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Once inside the BIOS setup utility, you can access the Advanced Features section where you can change settings related to your hardware components.
Here, you can turn off auto-recovery mode, enable crash detection, and perform a quick recovery. You can also reset your CMOS battery.
This post will show how to fix the errors from the error category of Lenovo Beep Codes 3 Long 4 Short.
First, we need to know the meaning of the code.
1. POST Error Code 0x0D – This means that there was a hardware failure during boot. You may try to reinsert the battery.
2. POST Error Code 0X00 – This means that the BIOS cannot find any hard disk drive. Try to connect the HDD again.
3. POST Error Code 0xe9 – This means that the memory module is defective. Replace the memory module.
4. POST Error Code 0xf8 – This means that the CPU fan is damaged. Replace the CPU fan.
5. POST Error Code 0xc7 – This means that the power supply unit is damaged. Replace the power supply unit.


“SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS” RALLY: LET’S SAY NO TO UNDERFUNDING AND OVER-TESTING OUR KIDS.
Last week, I urged you to be active and get involved to make changes in our world. Here’s another way to do that: join the “Save Texas Schools" rally this Saturday, March 24, 11am-2pm at the Texas State Capitol (Austin) South Steps. From the Save Texas Schools website: “Last March, over 13,000 concerned Texans gathered to protest budget cuts to education. Despite our best efforts, the legislature chose to cut an unprecedented $5.4 billion from public education over two years. Over 12,000 teachers are gone in just the first year, leaving overcrowded classes, shut-down schools, and vital programs cut. To add insult to injury, the legislature refused to delay implementing the new STAAR/EOC exams (update: public pressure resulted in the 15% rule being delayed by one year!). With one-third of the Texas Education Agency laid off, districts have been left unprepared for the new tests. We need thousands to come back to Austin on March 24 to say, once again, NO! to budget cuts, NO! to over-testing and YES! to our children’s future. Without our efforts, we WILL see another round of deep cuts to education in 2013. Join us to demand that our lawmakers (and candidates in the upcoming elections) put education first. The future of Texas depends on it!”
You can also sign their petition here. Save Texas Schools is a nonpartisan statewide volunteer coalition of parents, students, educators, business leaders, concerned citizens, community groups and faith organizations. Their goal is to educate our state’s elected officials about the importance of maintaining funding for Texas public education – from pre-K through college – to the maximum degree possible, within the context of the current state budget crisis and beyond.


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Louis MacNeice The Poet
The writer today should be not so much the mouthpiece of the community as its conscience, its critical faculty, its generous instinct.
Louis MacNeice (1907-1963) was born in
Perhaps as a result of his strict and unhappy childhood, MacNeice's poetry has been described as "a reaction against darkness" and his love of light, of the variety and joy of life is encapsulated in his phrase "the drunkenness of things being various".
However, the darkness that he was reacting against, whether it be memories from his own past or fears about the rise of totalitarianism and fascism in Europe during World War 2, remain in his work and is most clearly evident in his poem 'Prayer Before Birth', which was written at the height of the Second World War. In the poem MacNeice expresses his fear at what the world's tyranny can do to the innocence of a child. Although written at a particular historical moment, by making the speaker of the poem an unborn child MacNeice gives it a stark universality. The rhythmic build up to the final crescendo where the baby pleads for death makes the bluntness of the final line, and the implicit criticism of state of the world, even more shocking.


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Morari Medical Introduces Wearable Solution for Premature Ejaculation at CES 2020
Sexual Wellness Company Creates a Wearable Solution to Premature Ejaculation
Morari Medical is set to unveil an early-stage prototype for its wearable premature ejaculation solution at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
The sexual health and wellness company developed this innovative, first-of-its-kind treatment for the most common sexual issue experienced by men. In fact, up to 30 percent of adult males will experience premature ejaculation at some point in their lives. Morari Medical's discreet and easy-to-use solution, however, employs neuromodulation to return men's confidence to the bedroom without affecting their partner’s enjoyment of the experience either.
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"The use of neuromodulation is a common modality that has been proven to treat a variety of different medical conditions," said Jeff Bennett, founder of Morari Medical.
To develop the groundbreaking solution, Bennett — a veteran in the medical device industry — compiled a team of experts with more than 75 years of experience in the fields of urology and sexual health. The team includes Harvard-based urologist Dr. Dicken Ko.
“Premature ejaculation is a serious quality-of-life issue that most men don't see a doctor about and doctors lack good treatment options,” said Dr. Ko. “There has been no innovation in the treatment of premature ejaculation for more than 20 years.”
For more great CES coverage, check out our sister sites, PCMag, IGN, Mashable and Geek.
Early testing has proven to be incredibly promising, but Morari Medical wants to ensure the utmost effectiveness of their revolutionary sextech solution before they offer it to the public. That's why they've also announced that they will team up with San Diego Sexual Medicine and Dr. Irwin Goldstein to conduct a study of their wearable solution and the results that it provides.
“As many as 60 percent of men wish to delay an ejaculation at some point and rapid ejaculation is one of the most common complaints of couples seeking sex therapy, yet few solutions exist to address this problem,” noted Dr. Goldstein, a world-renowned sexual medicine expert. “I have been disappointed in the available treatments as they can be inconvenient, messy, and have a negative impact on a partner’s experience.”
Morari Medical is set to begin testing their wearable early this year, with a commercial release expected in 2021.
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Baking runs in the family for Depoe Baykery owner Ray Degele. And with over two decades of baking experience, Degele has turned his little shop on Hwy 101 into one of the best bakeries in Oregon.
Taste of Home magazine recently compiled a list of the top bakery in each of the United States. For Oregon, Degele’s Depoe Baykery was the top choice.
In 1966-69, Degele got his first job selling Spudnud Donuts door-to-door in Billings, Montana. After watching his family run their own bakery for several years, Degele moved to the Oregon Coast in 1982 to work as a cook at Salishan Lodge and later became lead baker for four years.
In 2010, Degele began taking his baked goods to the local farmers markets in Lincoln City and Waldport. After a year, he decided it was time to take a chance and open up a shop of his own.
With a huge variety of treats from cookies, breads, quiches and of course doughnuts, Degele said what makes his baked goods stand out is their authenticity.
“I’d say about 90 percent of all our baked goods are made completely from scratch,” Degele said. “Some of the fillings and other ingredients I have to buy but it’s all homemade, which I think makes a big difference.”
With several signature treats like their ‘world famous’ coconut macaroon cookies, which was an original recipe Degele’s father created, the popular gluten-free cookies, which are basically like a walnut brownie in a cookie, the newer salted caramel vodka éclairs, as well as their unique take on the Hostess Ding Dong called the ‘Depoe Dongs.’
For Degele, his favorite part of baking is trying out new unique combinations and accenting certain flavors.
“I like to experiment and have fun with baking, like you’ll see with our strawberry jalapeno fritter,” Degele said. “We made a regular strawberry fritter and it just wasn’t selling, so we added the jalapeno and it became a hit. I never try to overwhelm you with a certain flavor. I like to add in little ingredients so that you can taste all the flavors you’re eating.”
Located at 3830 N Hwy 101, in Depoe Bay, the shop sits in between Depoe Bay and Gleneden Beach. Although Degele mentioned that it’s not the ideal location for a business, he knew that his baked goods would set them apart.
“The first couple of years were really tough… but my wife and I both felt that if our product was good enough, it would work,” Degele said. “Once word spread, we knew we’d be successful.”
Degele said his wife Debi has been a huge supporter of him and does a lot of the behind the scenes work in the shop.
“She’s been a huge asset to the bakery and oftentimes doesn’t get the credit she deserves,” Degele said. “She makes it all work.”
Degele said this past year has been the shop’s best year to date. They’ve been having a lot of fun creating new baked goods and have several regulars from police officers, firefighters and locals alike.
“I have people who will travel from Lincoln City and Newport just to stop by the shop,” Degele said. “It’s funny some of them say they’re always looking for an excuse to make the trip so they can pick up some doughnuts.”
The doughnuts are made fresh daily and take about a five hours to make from start to finish. Degele said they’ll start rolling out the dough at 1 a.m. and work till they open at 7 a.m.
“I work a lot of hours, especially in the summer time… it’s not uncommon to work a 12-14 hour day,” Degele said. “But when I’m out talking to customers and I hear them raving about how great their doughnut is or whatever it might be, that boosts me up. It’s like an adrenaline rush and makes all the hard work worth it."
Another aspect that sets Depoe Baykery above the rest is Degele’s willingness to always accommodate a customer’s request.
“I love making custom orders,” he said. “I had a customer who wanted a Simpsons doughnut, a little girl who wanted a Baby Shark cake and a woman who didn’t really like cake but loved maple bars, we made her a giant maple bar type of cake for her birthday. Seeing the joy on their face is the most rewarding part.”
Degele hopes to eventually add a small breakfast and lunch menu that includes basic items such as breakfast sandwiches. In the next few years, he wants to retire from baking and groom his nephew, who is also a baker, into taking over the Depoe Baykery. However, Degele said he wouldn’t be quitting baking all at once.
“I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stop completely,” Degele said. “I like to keep busy, so I’m sure I’ll still be around to help out when needed. This is something I enjoy doing.”


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When I last wrote my blog post, “New Jersey Marijuana Social Lounges,” in November 2018, the New Jersey adult-use recreational bill was in its infancy. Now that the state has finally legalized marijuana under the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”), I am duty-bound to update the blog on “cannabis consumption areas” or “CCAs” as defined in CREAMMA.» Read More
The hemp plant reportedly has over 20,000 different uses, from rope and cloth, to building materials, to medicine, and much more. Despite hemp’s unique versatility, it currently gets the most attention for a single distillate: CBD.
Cannabis businesses are not immune to the harsh realities of any other business. In fact, they likely deal with even more difficult challenges than more traditional businesses. For example, most businesses—if not all—should have some form of insurance and, without insurance, a business’s only remedy may be to resort to and/or be subject to the court system.» Read More
On Friday, August 9, 2019, Governor Murphy signed the New Jersey Hemp Farming Act (the “Hemp Farming Act”) into law, paving the way for hemp farming in the Garden State. Although New Jersey previously enacted an Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, that legislation was essentially mooted by the federal 2018 Farm Bill. » Read More
In New York, politicians typically favor incremental action rather than sweeping legislation. This may explain the Legislature’s failure to legalize adult recreational marijuana this term. However, the legislators have passed a bill, A08420, which amends New York penal law and criminal procedure law as they relate to criminal charges stemming from possession of small amounts of marijuana. » Read More
As the end of the legislative session in New York approaches tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, Cy Vance, the Manhattan District Attorney, and David Soares, the Albany County District Attorney, emphasize the importance of passing the Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act in an op-ed piece published in the New York Daily News.» Read More
Today, June 3, on the heels of the New Jersey Assembly and the New Jersey Senate approving the revised medical cannabis bill, known as A10, the New Jersey Department of Health (“DOH”) Division of Medicinal Marijuana issued a Request for Applications (“RFA”) to operate up to 108 additional Alternative Treatment Centers (“ATCs”). » Read More
As we previously blogged, the last subsection of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”) amended the Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA”) to exclude “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp,” where hemp “means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant . » Read More

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Some of the items on this page may be marked "Requires Authorization". Why's this? Kiwi must verify the customer's medical history in order to ensure the medication is necessary and used according the direction of a licensed medical practitioner. If you have already demonstrated this, then you may be able to view this product. If not, please email us using the contact page. Medicines have benefits and some have risks. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side effects see your health professional. Brands and generics both contain the same active ingredient(s) and are medically equivalent. Some brands are marketed under different names by the same manufacturer depending on the country of origin. Images are provided as a reference only, the received medicine may vary in packaging, color, pill shape, etc, from one batch to the next. For an item marked "generic" any quality brand may be sent, however you will always receive the active ingredients ordered in the strength(s) ordered.
Clinicians Bladder Support contains D-Mannose which is a natural plant sugar which helps support healthy bladder and urinary tract function. The harmful bacteria preferentially bind to the D-mannose, which aids in their removal from the bladder and urinary tract.
DIRECTIONS: Adults: Take 2 level 1.25ml measures (using the spoon provided) in water every 3 to 4 hours during waking hours for 48 hours. Thereafter, take half to one measure once or twice daily for 3 additional days. Children 4 years and over: Take 1 level 1.25ml measure (using the spoon provided) in water every 3 to 4 hours during waking hours for 48 hours. Thereafter, take quarter to half measure once or twice daily for 3 additional days.
PRECAUTIONS: Diabetics: For some diabetics, the ingredient in this product (D-Mannose) may cause a small transient increase in blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels should return to normal when individuals cease taking the product. If symptoms persist after 24 hours, consult your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
INGREDIENTS: Active ingredients in 2 level 1.25ml measures: D-Mannose.....1500mg.
No added: gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, artificial colours or preservatives.
Clinicians Bladder Support is a natural, non-antibiotic approach to managing bladder or urinary tract infections.
This product comes as a powder which is mixed with water right before use. Administration as a fluid allows it to be rapidly absorbed for fast results. The pleasantly-flavored concoction is also ideal for those unable or unwilling to swallow pills. The supplement is plant-based and non-toxic if used as directed, safe for use in patients as young as 4 years old. It can also be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Hassle-Free Bladder Health
Clinicians Bladder Support is an over-the-counter product, which does not require the hassle and expense of doctor and pharmacist visits. It is also free of antibiotics and will not produce the unpleasant side effects associated with use of such medications, or contribute to resistant bacteria.
Despite being classified as a supplement, Clinicians Bladder Support does not require regular use. To the contrary, this product should only be used when an infection is present. It works best if treatment starts at the earliest symptoms of an infection---be sure to have it on-hand before you need it.
Each bottle of the supplement includes a measuring spoon which holds 1.25 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of the powder. Dosing depends on age.
For children age 4 and up:
Improvements should be noticed quickly, within the first 24 hours. Improvements should be significant within 48 hours. The final three days of lower doses is simply to clear out any lingering remnants of the infection.
If there are no significant results within 48 hours a doctor should be seen; the infection may not be caused by standard bacteria or it may be very severe.
How it Works
Clinicians Bladder Support contains only one active ingredient; D-mannose. D-mannose is a naturally-occurring carbohydrate sugar which is produced in the body and found in certain plants, such as cranberries---which are well-known for promoting bladder health and fighting bladder infections.
Bladder infections are typically caused by a build-up of bacteria on bladder walls or in the urinary tract. In normal circumstances the pH of urine and the frequent flushing of the whole system when urine is expelled is enough to keep harmful bacteria in check, but sometimes infections develop regardless. Some factors that may contribute to bladder infections are:
While antibiotics kill bacteria, which are then secreted in urine, D-mannose takes a slightly different approach. Many bacteria will bind to the sugar, if present in the bladder, rather than continuing to cling to bladder walls. The D-mannose---complete with attached bacteria---is then excreted in urine. When there is a relatively large volume of D-mannose available---such as supplied by Clinicians Bladder Support---this action is typically sufficient to eliminate the majority of the bacteria.
Not all potentially harmful bacteria are attracted to D-mannose, however; about 10 percent of bladder infections do not respond to the supplement, in which case antibiotics are desirable.
Men, women and children can use this fast acting formula to support healthy bladder and urinary tract function. It is a powerful combination of D-mannose, a natural plant sugar and cranberry extract. They work synergistically together. The combination supports bacterial balance more effectively than each ingredient alone. The formula is further enhanced by the addition of Vitamin C that has been shown to give additional support during pregnancy. Convenient sachets allow immediate use when required.
Adults: Mix contents in a glass of water & stir well. For immediate support take 1-2 sachets daily, thereafter 1 sachet daily.
Children 4 years and over: Take 1 sachet daily.
WARNING: Breastfeeding women to consult their health practitioner before taking this product. Cranberry may potentially increase INR in patients taking warfarin. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30 degrees celsius.
INGREDIENTS: Each 2g sachet contains:
Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) ext equiv dry fruit 72,000mg
(standardised to 36mg proanthocyanidins)
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 50mg
Also contains: stevia, thaumatin, malic acid, silicon dioxide, maltodextrin.
No added: gluten, dairy, yeast, artificial colours, sweetners, flavours or preservatives.


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Valdepeñas is a municipality in the Spanish province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Valdepeñas is located in the Campo de Calatrava, an extensive plain north of the Sierra Morena, and lies on the left bank of Jabalón River, a tributary of the Guadiana. Valdepeñas is located at 38°46′00″N, 3°24′00″W and its population is 27,634. Its twin town is Cognac, France.
Church of the Assumption Valdepeñas SpainValdepeñas first appears in the record of Order of Calatrava in 1243; it was probably was founded by the queen Berenguela of Castile after the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. Remains of Bronze Age, Iberian, Roman, Visigothic, Muslim and Jewish cultures have been found in the city and surrounding area. The Gothic Church of the Assumption was originally a mosque or castle.

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About Max Green Alchemy
Our early history
2004 was our Eureka moment. The ‘green’ and ‘organic’ personal care markets were growing at an unprecedented rate due to sudden consumer demand for ethical personal care products. The problem was that these products, while focusing on being natural, were often simply gray and boring. Some weren’t even natural at all – their ingredients list told a very different story.
Consumers had been hoodwinked into thinking there had to be a trade-off – choosing an environmentally clean product meant it was going to be less effective and sensual. But we knew that the right natural ingredients, correctly researched and blended, could produce solutions that really worked and were fun too! In fact the European market, in which we worked, was already doing this, so we thought that you deserved the best too! And that’s why we founded Max Green Alchemy.
Are you feeding your skin junk food? and Cosmetic Counter Intelligence
A key foundation of ours is the fact that the skin doesn’t discriminate between the chemicals coming into contact with it – it absorbs them. That’s how the myriad of ingredients found in everyday personal care products, such as parabens, lanolin and nano-particles, can passed directly into the blood stream. Research has suggested absorption of some cosmetic chemicals may create health and safety concerns, and some are just too harmful to the environment so these are ingredients we never use. To help you avoid them too, we created a watch list entitled Cosmetic Counter Intelligence. We invite you to take a look and see how many of these nine chemicals are present in the products that you use every day. Cosmetic Counter Intelligence.
Modern Max Green Alchemy
We have now created over 20 personal care product solutions for your face, hair and body. These have been recognized as the finest available by a wide range of associations including Elle Magazine (Green Stars Best Conditioner 2009) and PETA (Proggy Award for Best Cruelty-Free Personal Care Product 2008).
Our vision continues unchanged since 2004. We strive to create the finest quality personal care products. We pledge to use only ingredients of pure plant origin. And our packaging will incorporate the highest recyclable content from safe and renewable sources.
Max Green Alchemy is about honest natural products, combining value with great performance. It’s the best that you deserve.
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Max Green Alchemy Facial Care KitPrice$60.00
Scruff Rescue Beard OilPrice$11.99
Scruff Rescue Beard TamerPrice$16.00
Scruff Rescue Daily MoisturizerPrice$18.00
Scruff Rescue Ultimate Face ElixirPrice$20.00
Scruff Rescue Face ScrubPrice$10.00
Scruff Rescue SuperSlick Shave GelPrice$12.00
Max Green Alchemy Cosmetic Counter Intelligence
Cosmetic Counter Intelligence*
* 8 9 INGREDIENTS THAT YOU WON'T FIND IN OUR PRODUCTS
The cosmetics, hair and skin care industries use over 7,000 ingredients in products derived from natural or synthetic sources. As many as one-in-seven of these have harmful or toxic effects on the skin or body, ranging from minor skin irritation or contact dermatitis to carcinogenic implications. While risk factors appear to be greater with synthetic ingredients, they still exist with certain plant-derived ingredients. We refuse to use any ingredient where credible evidence casts doubt over its safety. This offers an ounce of prevention by excluding potentially harmful substances from our products and your usage. The following is our list of eight nine ingredients to avoid and our reasoning. Chances are that at least one is among your non-MGA personal care products.
1. PARABENS (METHYL-, PROPYL-, BUTYL- etc.)
This is a group of synthetic preservatives widely used in foods and personal care products, even many that claim to be ‘natural’ or 'organic'. Parabens are used because they are antimicrobial killing a wide range of bacteria and molds that may infect products. Recent research by Darbre et al links for the first time parabens and their estrogenic properties with human breast cancer tumors. Parabens can also be allergenic and toxic and have also been linked to asthma and eczema.
You can read the Darbre et al full report or a layman's version.
2. SODIUM LAURYL or LAURETH SULFATE (SLS or SLES)
Sodium lauryl sulfate is an inexpensive and potent detergent commonly found in foaming rinse-off products such as facial cleanser, shampoo, shower gel, soft soap, shave cream, dish soap and toothpaste. Its strong degreasing action can irritate and dry the skin, hair and scalp. Sodium laureth sulfate is somewhat milder than Sodium lauryl sulfate yet either used in shampoo can lead to episodes of dandruff or a dry flaky scalp. Used on the skin, they may cause cracking of the epidermis and severe inflammation of the underlying layer. Any product containing SLS or SLES must be thoroughly rinsed off and discontinued if rash or irritation symptoms occur.
3. PETROLATUM (Petroleum Jelly)
This is a heavy oil extracted from petroleum. It is comedogenic, meaning it does not absorb well into the skin, and thus can be pore clogging. This may trigger dermatitis, pimples or even acne. Furthermore petrolatum smothers skin so that it cannot breathe naturally and may cause discoloration of the skin. Frequently used in lip balms for extended durations, petrolatum provides quick moisturization effect while it gradually thins the skin of the lips, which eventually causes chapping and a "lip balm addiction".
4. PROPYLENE GLYCOL
An inexpensive substance derived from petroleum, propylene glycol is used as a humectant (moisture retainer), surfactant (spreading agent) and solvent (dissolving agent). In the motor vehicle industry it is used in antifreeze and hydraulic brake fluid! Studies have shown it can penetrate the outermost skin and carry other ingredients into the deeper layers of the epidermis where it often causes allergic and toxic reaction.
5. DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA) or TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA)
These are synthetic compounds, made from ammonia and ethylene oxide, that are used in many skin lotions, eye gels, moisturizing creams, shaving foams, shampoos and dermatological soaps as emulsifiers or acidity regulators. DEA and TEA may contain nitrosamines that are potential carcinogens and can also cause severe facial and contact dermatitis.
6. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA and DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
These are commonly used antibacterial preservatives with poor anti-fungal action so are often combined with parabens for broad-spectrum activity. Both compounds can potentially cause skin sensitization and allergic reaction, especially in those sensitive to formaldehyde because under certain circumstances they can release this colorless and poisonous gas.
7. GSE aka GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT
Some makers of natural products claim that GSE is a natural preservative and use it in their products. However studies have identified the presence of synthetic antimicrobial agents - including methyl paraben - in commercial grapefruit seed extract. See the FDA report on GSE.
This FDA study found that when pure GSE (ie product free of contaminants) was laboratory tested against commercially available GSE as a preservative for personal care products, pure GSE had little or no natural antimicrobial attributes of its own.
This impartial study documented that commercial GSE preparations contain the synthetic compound benzethonium chloride in significant quantity to act as an antimicrobial agent. And contrary to the manufacturer's claim, this compound is not naturally occurring and it could not have been synthesized from pure GSE itself. Furthermore benzethonium chloride is a suspected carcinogen and is restricted in cosmetic use in Canada and Japan.
Manufacturer's claims about GSE sound too good to be true. This is why MGA has banned the use of GSE in our products since 2007.
8. SILICONE and 'CONES
Do not confuse silicone with silica or silicon. Silicone is a synthetic compound (commonly polydimethylsiloxane) and silicon is sand (commonly silicon dioxide). Variations of silicone include dimethicone, cyclomethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and others, of which have environmental and human persistence and known bioaccumulation problems.
Silicones are commonly used in commercial hair care products to coat hair for extreme shine, and in skin care products to coat the skin and make it feel velvety smooth. We aren't particularly fond of hair that looks like it's plastic. Instead we use active botanical ingredients such as organic shea butter, jojoba oil, olive oil, macadamia oil and rosehip seed oil that actually condition and repair hair and that are beneficial to the health of our skin.
9. ETHOXYLATED INGREDIENTS: ie PEG-, -ETH COMPOUNDS
Ethoxylated compounds have been processed with ethylene oxide which is a known human carcinogen, neurotoxin and potent skin irritant. The names of these compounds begin with PEG- or end with -eth or it may be in the middle like sodium laureth sulfate and polyethylene. In all cases, traces of ethylene oxide can remain in a product along with byproducts such as 1,4 dioxane.
9a. VEGETABLE EMULSIFYING WAX or EMULSIFYING WAX NF
This is a real sleeper because vegetables are good, right? Something is needed to make a cosmetic emulsion into a stable cream and this is the easiest way to do it. This seemingly innocuous emulsifying wax is primarily a combination of an oil, a PEG- and a polysorbate. PEG-anything is toxic (see #9 above) and polysorbate is a nice name for a polyoxyethylene ester. Despite the name, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax is not a benign or a natural ingredient.

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LEGO are now in the process of developing Minecraft sets to be sold worldwide. Last month Mojang launched a pitch through the LEGO CUSOO site. Pitches that pick up more than ten thousand visitor votes are passed on to the designers and decision makers at LEGO for a closer look. Mashable mention that Minecraft Lego has now received a big fat APPROVED stamp after picking up 10k approvals in two days, a CUSOO record.
Lego say "we are now developing a concept that celebrates the best aspects of building with the LEGO system and in Minecraft and we can't wait to show it to you — but we aren't ready just yet." Mojang will receive 1% of any profits gathered by the Lego sets bearing its branding, which they plan to give to charity. It's odd to think that Lego-influenced Minecraft should inspire Lego sets. We caught up with Notch recently to see what he thought. "Yeah, it's weird," he said.
"I could never imagine this a couple of years ago, but it's really cool. And it's something I'm really excited about because Lego's so like super friendly. Both the brand, the way they do stuff and as a company, everything there is just friendly and nice. So to have Minecraft go in a nice direction, like the brand, is something I'm looking forward to."
Lego have been in contact with Mojang to discuss their plans for the upcoming sets. "We just had a meeting about it and discussed some design stuff. I can't say anything about it because we don't have it nailed down yet. This guy is going to fly over on Thursday and show us the actual stuff, and we can play with it. But it's looking pretty good. It's going to be very modular of course."

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Acrylic Egg Spoon – PlumSKU: H881928
A delicate, elongated handle and small head make this the ideal utensil for scooping creamy yolks with your egg and soldiers. Pair with our egg cups for a unique breakfast setting in matching or complimentary colours. This fun, playful and lightweight design is sure to add vibrancy to mealtimes.
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In order to understand the role that bacteria plays in urinary incontinence, one must understand the way scientists understood bacteria’s habitation in the human urinary system. The urinary tract has long thought to have been a clean and sterile environment where no bacteria can grow. Since urine is constantly being produced and expelled from the system, it was thought, there was not enough time for bacteria to grow therein. Until today, researchers did not have the invasive tools needed to examine the growth of bacteria in the urinary system. As of today, however, the proverbial floodgates have opened and we now know more than ever about what is causing urinary incontinence.
The Cause of Urgency Incontinence May Lie In Bacteria
It was originally thought that urgency incontinence was caused by weak muscles, psychosomatic triggers, and abnormal signaling that prompted the bladder muscles to contract involuntarily. Unfortunately, these factors only seemed to account for about 3/5ths of the cases. That is, not all of the urgency incontinence cases could be explained by these causes.
Scientists and researchers continued to search for the other underlying conditions that made 2/5th of cases respond adversely – or not respond at all – to treatments catered to the above conditions. Researchers at the university of Oregon Health and Science University recently published a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, and found that that the bacteria that live in the urinary tract may hold the answers we seek (Source).
Bacteria Discovered In Urinary Tract
Even when clinical cultures come back negative, there still may be a host of biological life (i.e. bacteria) in the urinary tract. These bacteria may be responsible for many of the symptoms individuals with incontinence face. Researcher’s’ goal was to find how the urinary microbe is different between women with urgency urinary incontinence, and women without urgency urinary incontinence.
Healthy Bacteria: Key Differences Between Women With and Women Without Incontinence
They collected urine samples using a transurethral catheter and sequenced the samples with Illumina MiSeq., afterwards, processing them with workflow package QIIME. What that basically means is that the bacteria samples obtained were unadulterated or mismatched with other bacteria that may have come from external tissues. The findings were sound and suggested that there is a community of bacteria that live in the urinary tract! The most surprising finding: women with urgency urinary incontinence had less bacteria than women without urgency urinary incontinence.
This bacteria community creates a “microbial diversity” in women with urgency urinary incontinence. Between women with and women without urinary incontinence, it was discovered that women with actually had 14 less types of bacteria on average. The more severe your urinary symptoms, the less bacteria you are likely to have.
The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Bacteria
We need both good and bad bacteria in our bodies. An unhealthy balance of good versus bad bacteria can be what leads to you feeling unhealthy or ill (Source). Bad bacteria can multiply and grow, leading to irritation, inflammation, and infection. Left untreated, bad bacteria can also contribute to a variety of health problems. Probiotics, defined as good bacteria actually help with a variety of bodily functions including digestion and homeostasis. Probiotics also help reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections, a real concern for individuals afflicted by urinary tract.
Incontinence Underwear For Men and Women
Incontinence briefs and incontinence panties by Wearever are designed to minimize the bacteria that cause unpleasant odors. Bonded waterproof outer layers prevent leakage and spotting, while inner layers wick away moisture from the body while absorbing stray urine. The middle layer, made with Agion™ antimicrobial fibers prevent bad bacteria from multiplying and growing out of control.
Dedicated To Awareness and Further Education
At Wearever we are dedicated to bringing you the most current news relating to urinary incontinence. We wish to give our readers methods in which to better understand their conditions and any new remedies that are on the horizon. Until next time, stay dry!

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Texas is known for producing the music industries legendary indie sensation with past success of Lil Flip, Swisha House, and soon-to-be Austin, Texas own rising star Krish. Ready to establish his own launch into the mainstream market, Krish makes his debut with the release of his new single and video, “Can’t Stop Me”. With a attentive title and irresistible subliminal undertone, Krish has an appeal to him that must be heard instantly.
Directed by Krish himself, under his Krish Records imprint. Krish takes us to Austin, Texas skyline and shows off the beauty of the city as he introduces himself to the world. The track is an inspirational sound for the newcomer as he encourages the world through his sound to be positive, never give up, and never quit anything they set their mind too.
Watch “Can’t Stop Me” below.
Krish’s lyrical approach on his debut is easy on the ears. A sing-a-long rhyme scale, Krish doesn’t stray from the production and plays the pockets. Playing it safe; however, tailors to the production and keeps that same energy from beginning to end. While the punchlines couldn’t hurt a fly, his hook can’t be ignored, and his verses are catchy with the simplicity and flash.
For a first impression, Krish debut single is a lasting impression of tremendous amount shown of promise for this lone star. A natural, Krish had the ability to cruise in his comfort zone and not portray something he isn’t. Showing a different side of Texas Hip-Hop, Krish star power was astonishing as he showed the tremendous amount of energy that fueled his lyricism and showcased a catchy sound and persona. Appealing, charismatic, and fun, Krish embodies all the traits to become a breakout act of 2018, period.
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I’m having a lot of fun reading all the news about ‘the’ Comic-Con. Although I’m not sure fun is the right word to be using. After all, I have no interest in DC Comics and that, right there, eliminates practically half of the news, and Marvel’s announcements have been, to say it kindly, underwhelming. I am however very interested in everything that’s coming from the rest of the publishers. There was a day in which I would have never ventured outside the big two’s ‘comfort zone’, but the creative decline in DC forced me to abandon the land of Superman and embrace Marvel more than ever before, at least for a few years. Right now the best titles are either creator owned or come from indy imprints (Mark Millar's Millarworld, Icon, Avatar, IDW, Dynamite, Top Shelf, Image, etc.). That is my opinion but, of course, I’m willing to concede that I could be wrong. What do you think?
San Diego Comic-Con stopped focusing exclusively on comic books some time ago, and now it’s more of a pop culture event, with Hollywood movies, online gaming and many other related products. Still, Eidolon Fine Arts will be presenting Michael Zulli’s most personal graphic novel to date: The Fracture of the Universal Boy, a book made possible by a successful Kickstarter campaign. Hundreds of people made generous donations, including myself.
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And finally I’m including a sneak peek of one of my upcoming pages. Enjoy!
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Finalmente incluyo una página, en versión final, de mi historia de terror. ¿Qué les parece?


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Born in 1594 as Jacopo Robusti in Venice, Italy, Tintoretto is considered a master of 16th century Venetian painting. He apprenticed with Titian and studied the styles of many of Italy’s most prominent painters, including Michelangeo. Tintoretto favored oil paintings using rich colors and loose brushwork, as well as painting figures in motion and using opposing forces to create a deep pictorial space. To do this effectively, he would create small figures made from clay or wax to use as a model. He is linked to Mannerism, a style known for dramatic poses and exaggerated proportions and stances.
He frequently created religious paintings including “Saint Mark Rescuing the Slave” (1548), Susanna and the Elders (1555), and The Worship of the Golden Calf, a series of scenes for the church of Madonna dell’Orto, which took most of the 1550s to complete. As he aged, his style took on a more dark and mysterious air, such as in The Last Supper (1594), which shows the apostles and Christ assembled around a table that retreats into a shadowy, deep interior space. He passed away in 1594.


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