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October 15, 2015
The federal government has until November to appeal a court decision in favor of Bayer Corp. that has been followed closely by the dietary supplement industry.
FTC was recently unsuccessful in persuading a district court judge that Bayer should be held in contempt for violating a consent decree and failing to substantiate its claims touting the benefits of a probiotic supplement known as Phillips’ Colon Health.
The agency has until Nov. 24 to file a notice of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, said Jonathan Cohn, a Sidley Austin lawyer who represented Bayer at trial. Mitchell Katz, an FTC spokesman, had no immediate comment on the district court decision or whether the agency planned to lodge an appeal.
Government lawyers, in reliance on an expert gastroenterologist, argued Bayer’s probiotic advertisements were unsubstantiated because the company failed to conduct human clinical trials or so-called RCTs (randomized controlled trials). Jose Linares, a federal judge in Newark, New Jersey, who presided over the trial, found more credible Bayer’s experts. The experts testified evidence—other than RCTs—upon which Bayer relied to support its probiotic claims met the FTC’s standard of “competent and reliable scientific evidence".
A decision by the Third Circuit, which serves the areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the Virgin Islands, could set a precedent for dietary supplement marketers, establishing the evidence required to substantiate the so-called structure/function claims that are so widespread in the industry and authorized under federal law.
“I think the appellate decision would confirm the FTC could not invent novel standards in a contempt motion and expect companies to follow those novel standards," Cohn said in a brief phone interview.
While Bayer is not guaranteed a victory should FTC take its case to the Third Circuit, the appeals courts give significant deference to a jury’s or judge’s factual determinations, including the credibility of witnesses. Linares’ ruling in favor of Bayer made it clear that he found its experts more credible than the government’s star witness, Loren Laine, M.D. of Yale School of Medicine.
In a supplement case involving FTC and Garden of Life, Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus of the Eleventh Circuit observed in a 2013 decision, “The finding that the FTC failed to meet its burden based on conflicting expert testimony is a quintessentially factual determination, and therefore we would have to find it clearly erroneous to upset the district court’s decision."
Steve Mister, a lawyer who serves as president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), read the Bayer decision. He characterized it as a “significant" one that “provides an excellent roadmap for companies of what a marketer needs to do in order to substantiate their products."
A Third Circuit decision against the government could further bolster the industry’s long-held view that two RCTs are generally not required to support product claims in the dietary supplement industry.
In January, a three-judge appeals panel in Washington rejected FTC’s assertion that two RCTs were needed before POM Wonderful could claim a relationship between consumption of its products and the treatment or prevention of a disease.
“I think what we continue to see here is FTC put out a guidance for the [dietary supplement] industry in 2001 that provides a flexible standard of evidence to support your claims and that continues to be the law," Mister said in a phone interview. “Now, FTC 14 years later keeps coming back and trying to change that standard … and the courts are continuing to say, ‘no you can’t do that.’"
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November 29, 2015
MONTE RIO, Calif. (AP) - A man vacationing with his family at the Russian River died after entering the Russian River in an attempt to save his daughter.
Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman says 39-year-old Carlos Manzo
of Oakland was trying to help his 10-year-old daughter, who was
having trouble swimming.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Department says a bystander rushed
into the river to save the girl, but when she went back to help Manzo, he was gone.
A firefighter later found Manzo in the river and tried to resuscitate him, but Manzo had been underwater too long.
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I've just come back from a weekend photo retreat at Villa Maria in Frontenac, MN. ..tired but full of thoughts about photography and my creative direction. The workshop included a focus on spirituality in a broad sense--awareness of beauty, being present in our surroundings, being open to receiving insights and direction from beyond our ordinary chattering brains. Meditation sessions were held each of the two mornings, and readings and discussions preceded each of our forays out to take photos on the beautiful grounds of the retreat center. The idea was to use the camera as a tool of reflection--to heighten awareness of what resonates for each of us in the world or when turning the camera on ourselves. We had several assignments including spending an hour in one area to explore its photographic possibilities in depth, taking a series of self-portraits, and making photos as a small group (photographing each other,)
There were five other women besides myself, plus the workshop leader, Wade Britzius. For me it was refreshing to explore an art form in which I claim no expertise at all, at the same time surrounded by people who were quite knowledgeable about photography and intent on their work. As a group we shot hundreds of photos, which we then edited into a short slide show last night--an interesting process in itself as everyone had sorted through their stuff on computers, choosing a dozen or so each, while others looked on and made comments.
I don't mean to say that I'm a beginner at photography--I've taken countless photos of the usual subjects--family events, travel, friends. And I have stacks of my own photos in my studio of rocks, lichens, foliage and grasses, clouds, water... (I never copy these directly but refer to their colors and textures for inspiration.) I have a good digital camera to take pictures of my paintings, and my knowledge of how to use it has been sufficient to produce decent, if not wonderful, images.
But for all that experience, I've only occasionally thought of photography as anything but a means to an end--to document something, or to provide a painting reference. Sometimes I've been lucky and actual art has occurred, but not with much intention on my part.
This weekend opened up the idea of approaching photography with the same eyes I use as a painter, to be far more aware of composition and content. I'm suddenly much more interested in taking photos for their own sakes. At the same time, I can't help but mull over what connection this might have to my painting. I've always believed that the "real" world energizes my abstraction, so maybe paying more attention to it through the camera's eye will feed this connection.
In addition to the photo at the top of this post are a few more from the weekend, below. Interesting that many of my favorites were shot in black and white. There are several grape vines, since I chose a grape arbor as the place to spend my hour of investigation. The shadow image is from the session when we broke into small groups, and last is a self portrait.

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Your dog may not always sit you down and tell you about the irregularities of their bowel movements. But for the times you notice something is askew in the pattern of your pooch’s poopies, there are a few options that can help you both, including a few home remedies. 🙂
1. Identify the red flags before assuming your pup is really having poop problems.
Some signs to look out for include dry, hard stools and straining to defecate. According to Dr. Karen Becker from Healthy Pets, if your dog spends several minutes hunched over only to produce nothing, or a small something, it’s safe to say he/she is constipated, especially if this continues for over a day.
2. Consult your vet to determine the true cause of constipation.
There are a number of reasons why your pup might be struggling, but for those of us who didn’t study veterinary medicine, it could be tough to tell. Experts can narrow it down to one or a few of these reasons: dehydration, lack of exercise, lack of fiber in the diet, intestinal obstructions, stress, or other inconveniences.
Your vet may prescribe a laxative agent, medication to help with large intestine contractile strength, a prescribed high-fiber diet, an enema, or simply more exercise.
3. Consider these simple home remedies that could help ease your buddy’s tummy.
A. Canned Pumpkin – The pureed pumpkin in cans is safe for pups and helpful for adding a little extra fiber in their diet. Dr. Tony Buffington, DVM, says that vets often recommend canned pumpkin because of how soluble of a fiber content it has, since it’s 90% water. Recommended dosage: 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight, 1-2 times daily in food.
B. Bran – Including bran in your dog’s diet is another great way of adding extra fiber. Doctors Foster and Smith mention that fiber is present in almost every commercial dog food, but adding a little more could help with your dog’s overall colon health. Bran is the outer shell of the grain, and includes rice bran, oat bran, and wheat bran. The Dogington Post suggests soaking the bran in water so it’s easier for your pup to digest. Recommended dosage: Sprinkle some bran over the top of your dog’s food.
C. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar – A little bit of ACV goes a long way. Not only does it help with digestive health, ACV is known to help with the pH balance in your dog’s body, promoting a healthy coat, and preventing fleas. Since ACV balances the digestive enzymes in the intestines, both in humans and animals, it’s a great remedy for upset stomachs and constipation. Recommended dosage: 1/4 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight, 1-2 times twice a week in food or water.
D. Plenty of fresh water! – Being that dehydration is one of the main causes of constipation, you can never go wrong with keeping your pup extra hydrated. Use this tool to calculate how much water your dog needs, also note that this amount should increase when extra exercise and hot temperatures are added. You may not have the “drink!” command down yet, but you can do your part by making sure that there’s always fresh water available for your dog.
Don’t forget to always consult your veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. Happy pooping!

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Is there a LEGO Marvel Super Heroes?
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world.
Is Lego Marvel Super Heroes 1 worth it?
Lego Marvel Super Heroes is still a worthwhile game, though, especially if you haven’t played it yet. It’s less flashy than Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is but that’s not necessarily a bad thing as its campaign is streamlined and full of memorable moments and elaborate scenarios.
Is Lego Marvel Super Heroes 3 Confirmed?
Development. It will be released either in 2021 or the beginning of 2022 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
What is better Lego Marvel Super Heroes 1 or 2?
The first is really good. But the second is just better. Better level design, better story, better visuals, better characters, more content, better quests, better puzzles, better open world, bosses, better variety, better character customization, better controls, better combat, better animation, better dlc…
Is Wolverine in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2?
are there wolverine in the game? Nope. No X-Men Universe in this game.
How do you unlock all characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes?
Need help completing the LEGO Marvel Superheroes main storyline?…LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Characters.
|Super Pack DLC
|Complete Story mission 4: “Rock Up at the Lock Up”
|Token found in Industrial District
|Complete Deadpool mission: “Tabloid Tidy Up”
What Lego Marvel game is better?
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Is The Best Modern LEGO Game, And It’s Coming To Switch. Don’t just take our word for it — LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is far and away the best modern LEGO game, stamping others like LEGO City: Undercover and LEGO Builder’s Journey into the dust.
Is Lego Marvel superheroes better than Lego Avengers?
The story in both games is still really short, so most of your time is spent in free roam and playing sidequests. So for me, Avengers edges out the win. Avengers, the story mode is better than Super Heroes for sure, and that’s saying something, because Super Heroes’ missions were fantastic.
Which is better Lego Marvel Avengers or LEGO Marvel Super Heroes?

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The Appalachian Trail spans 2,181 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
And the exact halfway point of that entire span sits atop the South Mountain in Michaux State Forest, Cumberland County.
There’s a modest, but prominent marker at that spot proclaiming that it’s 1,090.5 miles south to the Georgia mountain, and equal distance north to Katahdin.
Think of the importance this signpost has to thru-hikers making their way from one end of the Appalachian to the other.
It’s a cool landmark anyone can see on a nice 8-mile loop hike on the Sunset Rocks Trail, just under 1.5 hours from downtown Lancaster.
The trail has a couple different starting points, but one of the nicest is in the parking lot adjacent to the Pine Grove Furnace State Park office on Pine Grove Road.
From there, walk a short distance west on Pine Grove Road to where the Appalachian Trail crosses and start hiking north.
Though the loop hike is 8 miles long in the mountains, it’s not a difficult trek.
Much of the slope you’ll have to ascend and descend is gradual, and you’re mostly walking on a well-worn dirt-gravel path through the woods.
Bridges take you over streams. Wood planks keep you dry through swampland.
About a mile or so into the hike, you pass the Appalachian Trail halfway marker, where you can spend time reading interesting messages carved and scrawled onto a wooden box, presumably by thru-hikers.
You pass an Appalachian Trail camping shelter about 4 miles in before leaving the trail to hike back toward home on Sunset Rocks Trail.
The trickiest part of this loop is at the top of the mountain near the trail’s namesake, signature vista, Sunset Rocks.
Some agile rock scrambling involving your hands, knees, feet and rear is required to maneuver across the spine of a rocky ridge top, so be prepared.
And as you are scrambling, keep an eye out for rattlesnakes. They are plentiful in this area.
The crown jewel of the Sunset Rocks loop hike is supposed to be the Sunset Rocks vista.
Well, in winter it does offer a wonderful view of the valley where Pine Grove Furnace sits.
In summertime with full leaf cover? Eh. The view isn’t so great as foliage blocks much of the scenery.
But the hike is a good one if you’re looking for a longer walk in the woods that’s not too difficult and not too far from home.
And if you start at the Pine Grove Furnace park office, you finish in the main historical area of the park.
You can visit remnants of the Pine Grove Iron Works, which dates to the late 1700s, and the ruins of an early 1900s Civilian Conservation Corps camp, which was used as a Prisoner of War camp during World War II.
Oh, and then there’s the Pine Grove General Store in the same area, where those with strong stomachs can take on the “half-gallon challenge.”
For some reason, Appalachian Trail thru-hikers decided this was a great place to wolf down a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting to celebrate reaching the halfway point of their 2,200-mile journey.
(Because of ice cream manufacturing packaging now, the “half-gallon” actually is 1.5 quarts. The owners of the store apologize about this to trail purists.)
If you complete the challenge, you get to put your name in a book kept at the store.
That’s really the only benefit I see from such an achievement, but hey, when in Rome, right?
P.J. Reilly is an LNP | LancasterOnline outdoors writer. Email him at email@example.com.


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See the goofs, blunders and plain ole mistakes in the 1987 Comedy movie starring Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths et al.
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In the Jaguar on the way to the cottage in the lake district, before the motorway scene, on the roundabouts you'll notice a ford fiesta... The film is supposed to be set in the 1960s! ...Still it's a classic film!


SANTA BARBARA – The Executive Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival made a surprise announcement on Newschannel Three Wednesday morning. Sally Field will be in town Saturday night to present Daniel Day-Lewis the Montecito award for his title role in “Lincoln.” Field played Lincoln’s wife in the film.Dozens of local restaurants are hoping to cash in on all the fanfare with special “Film Feast” menus.Opal Restaurant and Bar is offering a special selection of local wines and drinks named after the movies and actors that will be featured at the festival.The owner of Opal, Tina Takaya said “we have Inception, we have Enchanted with Amy Adams, we have The Inception with Leonardo Dicaprio… the list goes on and it’s fun.”Enterprise Fish Co. will offer a special drink called “A Fish Called Wanda” and a special three course menu.Enterprise manager Maia Stier told Newschannel Three “it includes our lobster special which is always very popular it is all sustainable. And, we are partnering with the Spanish Garden with a night stay and dinner for two.Casa Blanca, which has only been open for 1 years is hoping to attract film goers with their selection of over 100 types of tequila and a special menu. Casa Blanca owner Adam White said “the film festival is a great opportunity to showcase the restaurant. Our chef, Onofre Zungia has put together a really nice three course menu for $29.95 with an appetizer. We are doing the roasted lamb shake, surf and turf or local halibut.For more information on all of the “Film Feast” deals, visit the link below. http://www.santabarbaraca.com/filmfeast/
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Review of Claire Tchaikowski's album Those Thousand Seas released through Gra Mor Phonic Records.
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In 1998, blow me if President Clinton wasn't in the news denying 'Sexual relations' with one Monica Lewinsky. That year also saw James Cameron's 'Titanic' pick up 11 Oscars and an Israeli transsexual, by the name of Dana International, claim the mighty Eurovision Song Contest title in Birmingham! Musically, producer Mike Hedges was on top of his game having produced another highly acclaimed album from The Manic Street Preachers in the form of 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours'. One Sally Herbert, a musical director, violinist, producer and writer had just completed the string arrangements for the aforementioned Manics album. (She would later work with Radiohead, Elbow, Kylie and Muse among many others). Faithless, featuring one Dido, released Sunday 8pm, Enya released 'Maiden Of Mysteries' and oh yes Madonna, re-creating herself in yet another typically 'of the moment' guise put out the 'Ray Of Light' album containing the song 'Frozen' as well as a few other slickly produced but suitably fashionable cuts.
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Stuffed Banana Paleo Diet Snacks
These stuffed bananas are a healthy snack idea. Made with almond butter and bananas; topped with coconut butter, mini chocolate chips, and sea salt flakes. Make this easy paleo diet snack for breakfast for after dinner treat.
Oh my word guys!
Three words: stuffed bananas. YUM.
They are salty and sweet.
Layers and textures and flavors going on here.
An all around creamy-crunchy treat for snack time or dessert!
If you think along the lines of banana split meets your favorite nutty-crunchy dessert, your probably thinking right. 🙂
The options are limitless.
Plus, the whole mix-and-match thing has me hooked.
There hasn’t been a combo I’d pass up yet.
Chocolate and peanut butter, almond butter and walnuts, or sea salt and coconut butter.
Any of the above and you can’t loose.
Or ALL the above!
Because: living life… and there are too many toppings, said no one ever.
Stuffed Bananas On The Menu
With the heat finally out (yesterday’s toasty burn is living proof) and the fruit cravings at an all time high, it only seems natural to be pumping out all the watermelon mint slushies, pineapple smoothies, and stuffed bananas the menu can handle.
What are some of your favorite summer treats?
I’ll be working on getting all my trending favorites on the blog this month.
But until then, salad!
Also, any excuse to drizzle coconut butter on fruit and stuff bananas with nut butter, I’m so there.
See you on the other side of crunchy walnuts, melty mini chocolate chips, and tangy sea salt flakes.
P.S. Please go crazy on the topping for me, k?
P.P.S. These are the chocolate chip minis I use.
Craving more yummy-healthy treats?
See what’s cookin’.
More like this:
Gluten Free Paleo Blender Banana Muffins With Cauliflower
Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Avocado Muffins
- 2 bananas sliced in half lengthwise
- almond butter
- walnuts or pecans
- coconut butter
- mini chocolate chips
- sea salt flakes
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- Place banana halves on a plate and spread with nut butter. Sandwich other half of banana on top. Top with walnuts, chocolate chips, drizzle with coconut butter, and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Store in fridge or freezer.
There is no Nutrition Label for this recipe yet.
This is delicious! I didn’t have sea salt flakes and used peanut butter instead of almond butter. So good though! Can’t believe I haven’t thought of it sooner. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like this recipe Joy! Thanks!
What is salt flakes?
Hi Maria, these are the ones: https://amzn.to/2GblAOe

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A guy at work gave me a lecture today. He told me I’m almost 30 and I don’t have goals. I’m not moving in any direction. He’s 24.
He brought up my partner and said he’s not going anywhere either. Asking me what has he done to change his situation.
His conclusion was that despite everything else, we were bad for each other because we were comfortable in our flawed lives. As if we both are happy to just sink together, to not grow in our lives, to not evolve.
Kinda like drug addicts who are happy being addicted together. Neither one is strong enough to say things need to change and then work on that change. Neither is strong enough to leave a destructive situation.
I’ve been thinking about it… In light of everything else. Partly in denial. Partly hopeful.
I’ve always told myself that relationships are hard. That no one is perfect. I’m not perfect. I don’t react perfectly. I don’t have my life together in a way that makes me content. So I don’t expect that from anyone else.
I know that only I can fix my shit. Only I can want it enough to change. If my boyfriend said lose weight or I’ll dump you, it wouldn’t make me transform. I may eat better but when he eventually leaves (because my weight wouldn’t have been the real issue), I’ll just go back to as I was…
Its why I think Groundhog Day is such an amazing film. Towards the middle where he resists change, the movie becomes painful to watch, in the same way that change is painful. I love it because it accurately portrays just how hard change is. How at first you lie to yourself that you have changed then you give up then you try again… It’s not some ‘do it for 21 days’ and then you’d have formed a new habit. There’s no amount of time that can determine change.
I have a friend who became vegetarian for 6 years. One day he mistakenly took a bite of pie with meat in and, just like that he started eating meat again.
If change is that hard, is being comfortable in a relationship okay?
At what point does acceptance become mere existence?
My boyfriend and I exist each day. We’re not unhappy. We discuss goals and dreams and try out new things together. At what point is that no longer enough?
On most days we procrastinate, do nothing, spend the day in bed watching TV and eating junk. We love it. But it’s comfortable. It doesn’t push us forward.
After almost three years of getting to know each other and a year and a half of dating, I can’t imagine being with someone else. The idea of letting someone else into my world tears me apart.
I love him. I’d like to believe that he truly loves me but I don’t feel very lovable right now. That there is no other woman. That all the time we’ve spent together means as much to him as it meant to be.
But I can’t force him to be with me or feel what I feel. And if he feels we’re just existing then maybe we are bad for each other

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I need to introduce some points to make a Spline with GeomAPI_PointsToBSpline, I think I misundestood TCOlgp_Array1OfPnt, because I thought it was an arrangement of points, but like all you know It isn't. Maybe somebody has a code that could help me. Mine is something like this
GeomAPI_PointsToBSpline Spline = GeomAPI_PointsToBSpline(array);
Handle(Geom_BSplineCurve) Curve = GeomAPI.Curve();
TopoDS_Edge aEdge3 = BRepBuilderAPI_MakeEdge(Curve);
Thank you very much.
Fri, 07/29/2005 - 20:10
I'm not sure I understand your problem. A TColgp_Array1OfPnt is a 1 dimensional array of points. If you run the Geometry sample that comes with OCC, you can find code for building a BSpline.
See the ninth icon from the left in the second row.
BTW. I assume your second line should have Spline.Curve();


Another ‘smart’ appliance has been found with serious security flaws by white hat hackers. This time around it’s a commercial washer-disinfector produced by Miele Professional, which connects to the Internet of Things, but allows anyone connecting to it to request any file from its web server.
The Miele Professional PG8528 is big dishwasher and disinfector that’s designed for cleaning restaurant dishes and/or medical apparatus. As with many contemporary appliances, Miele has made it connected. With a built-in RS232 serial connector and Ethernet cable, it can be hooked up to various other appliances and a local network for wider internet connectivity.
That’s great for smart functions, but when it has a poorly secured web server back-end, it means that the appliance could be hacked by anyone with a rudimentary understanding of security.
The flaw is because the PST10 webserver embedded in the machine, “typically listens to port 80 and is prone to a directory traversal attack.” That could theoretically allow an attacker to discover sensitive information about the local network or the organization managing it, thereby giving them a new attack vector in the future.
This bug was discovered by Jens Regel of Schneider & Wulf, who purportedly contacted Miele Professional about the problem in November last year. However after speaking with a security representative at the company, they received no response for several months. With that in mind, they have now made the flaw public, in the hope that the company does something about it.
At the time of writing, no official statement has been made by Miele Professional, and the full disclosure page for the bug suggests that there has been no fix for the security problem as of yet.
Unfortunately, this sort of exploit path using IoT devices is becoming far too common. While we might not go as hard on the acronyms as ZDnet, as it points out, with more and more device manufacturers looking to make their appliances smart without impacting the cost of the product too much, we could see many more of these kinds of bugs in the future. In turn, that could enable much more dangerous attack vectors.
Possibly complicating matters, the head of the FCC, Maureen Ohlhausen, recently stated that she would rather the IoT industry be self-regulated, rather than being obligated to respond to strict federal regulation. In the absence of responsible industry players, that could leave many consumers at risk of further attacks.
- Major security vulnerability could leave critical infrastructure defenseless
- Yes, China is probably watching us through our IoT devices
- Insulin pumps recalled for vulnerability; concerns raised over medical IoT hacks


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Brazilian scientists found that participants who consumed three cups of the beverage every day for a week had fewer markers of the cell damage caused by resistance to exercise. That means that green tea can also help you recover faster after an intense workout. In another study—this one on people—participants who combined a daily habit of four to five cups of green tea each day with a 25-minute workout for 12 weeks lost an average of two more pounds than the non-tea-drinking exercisers.
“The best thing you can do for your belly is to give up processed foods. A study in the journal Food Nutrition Research found that our bodies burn only 50 percent as many calories digesting processed foods as they do real foods. So it’s like eating twice as much, even if the calories are the same!” — Mark Langowski, celebrity trainer and author of Eat This, Not That! for Abs
The common mistakes people make to lose weight section is decent, however I felt it was lacking. People make a lot more than just 3 common mistakes, which are crash dieting, too much exercise and checking weight too often. I'd like to see this section more fully covered because a better understanding of why these are bad, as well as other mistakes that weren't even mentioned, are going to help people make better choices in the future. Overall this is an important section that was sort of glossed over.
Not much of a coffee drinker? Tea is also a natural diuretic, and types of herbal tea such as dandelion or fennel root can also lend a hand. In fact: When a recent study compared the metabolic effect of green tea (in extract) with that of a placebo, researchers found that the green-tea drinkers burned about 70 additional calories in a 24-hour period.
Lipton green tea is simple, pure, light, and delicious. It is made from the finest leaves in the world. There are many variants of Lipton green tea, such as 100% natural green tea (basic green tea), cranberry pomegranate, lemon ginseng, mint, decaffeinated honey lemon, passionfruit, and jasmine. Recently, Lipton has come out with flavored tea bags such as Lemon Zest, Mint Burst, Honey Lemon, and Tulsi Natural. These are available in packs of 100, 25, and 10 tea bags.
While no one food is a magic bullet for weight loss, there are certain foods that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Most of the foods included as part of a weight-loss diet have a few things in common: they're high in fiber (which helps keep you feeling fuller longer) and have a low energy density—meaning that you can eat a decent-sized portion without overdoing it on calories. Include the following weight-loss foods as part of a healthy overall diet, and you may find it's easier to achieve your weight-loss goals.
“This is a great way of eating that I highly recommend to many clients, and I even model in my own life,” says Elizabeth Shaw, RDN, who is in private practice in San Diego and is the co-author of Fertility Foods Cookbook. “Since the premise of the diet is designed to help people who have high blood pressure, low-sodium foods are recommended. However, considering that most Americans exceed their daily sodium levels anyway, it’s not surprising that dietitians recommend this style of eating for treating many different conditions, such as heart disease and obesity.”
Chapter 10 talks all about self love, and I agree it is extremely important to have. I lost a lot of respect though because it starts off saying how people who are overweight have a lack of self esteem and look down on themselves viewing themselves as inferior...um, you spent a portion of this book shaming obese people and making generalizations. You treated obese people differently and shamed them then wonder why they have low self esteem or don't feel like they fit in. This chapter meant a whole lot less to me coming from you after reading the rest of book. In this chapter while talking about self love, you spend the whole time blaming the person for their own low self esteem. Telling them that everyone has flaws (so you just told this person they are flawed, with the assumption you're talking about being overweight as a flaw because that's what the book is about and it's already obvious you look down on obese people based on your language throughout the book.)
Even if you manage to meet your goal, it probably won’t be sustainable: “The amount of restriction required will make you so hungry that you’ll eat everything in sight—it’s survival instinct,” Dr. Seltzer says. What’s more, your body will be less prepared to burn the foods you binge on, since calorie restriction gradually slows your metabolism, he adds.
While Matcha originates from Japan, the first of its kind attempt has been made to manufacture it in Assam, India. Matcha specific clones are grown with great care, and then manufactured in a fully automated plant under the supervision of Japanese brewmasters. A bold step taken by the Chota Tingri estate in Upper Assam, it sure looks like the gamble has paid off. For we now have our own Indian Matcha.
HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is a hormone produced during pregnancy by the placenta after implantation, and doctors sometimes prescribe it for fertility issues. But this hormone has also gained popularity as a weight-loss supplement — and using it as such can be dangerous. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against purchasing over-the-counter hCG, as these supplement products are illegal. (34)
Adding chilli to your food is a great way to boost your metabolism, which helps you to burn fat faster, that's why it is often included in diet plans. A single chilli pepper also contains a full day’s supply of beta carotene (which is great for maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails) and twice your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C – an essential antioxidant that helps to battle toxins and foreign bodies in the blood stream.
B is for breakfast. It really is the most important meal of the day. Don't leave home without eating something nutritious to get your metabolism perking and give you energy for the day ahead. It can be a banana, low-fat yogurt, cereal, last night's leftovers, etc. A small meal that contains both fiber and protein can keep you feeling satisfied until lunchtime.
So while green tea might not be the lean fat-burning machine it's cracked up to be, that doesn't mean it can't be beneficial for weight loss. After all, unsweetened green tea is one of the smartest beverage picks around. It’s free of calories, fat, and sugar—definitely much better than a 140-calorie can of soda. And since it's common to confuse thirst for hunger, sipping some green tea can help keep food cravings at bay.
I have been reviewing your workouts and you eating plans. the only problem I have is I'm a picky eater, I don't really eat a lot of these foods, ive always told myself that theres no point in only exercising cus I don't like certain veggies or foods, what can I do as I am a picky eater? ive quit losing weight 3 times now and I'm serious now I need to lose weight my body is telling me I gotta start and not stop till I finish, what can I do ?
Women who got the largest amount of calcium from dairy foods lost the most weight and body fat over two years, even if they didn’t change their exercise habits, according to a study in the December 2000 Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Although the recommended calcium level for young women is 1,200-1,500 milligrams daily, the study showed that the average woman's daily intake of calcium was under 800 milligrams per day.
A lot of the lost weight you experience on crash diets is actually the loss of water weight. You're not only losing the fat that you want to lose, it also means your body isn’t getting the water that it needs. Dehydration doesn’t just cause discomfort from fatigue, headaches, and constipation; if prolonged, it can lead to more-serious issues, like the formation of kidney stones or even impaired kidney function.
Many studies have proved that green tea with lemon increases amount of antioxidant i.e. catechins available for the body to absorb. Also, people have reported significant weight loss by drinking green tea with lemon. However, honey is high in calories. Honey with green tea is good for fighting cold and flu but there is no significant improvement in weigh loss.
Weight Watchers, which not only champions a sustainable diet but has sustained itself for over fifty years, is a favorite amongst nutritionists. Its practical, flexible philosophy of saving and splurging SmartPoints boils down to balancing out food choices. You can get tips, tools, and motivation by attending the traditional weekly meetings, or get the same resources through its user-friendly app. Either way, research proves that Weight Watchers’ social element supports weight loss. At about $4 a week, OnlinePlus costs about half as much as Meetings+OnlinePlus, which runs around $8 (your fees vary depending on the length of your commitment).
Watercress is jammed full of nutrients, including vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E, as well as minerals manganese, carotene and potassium. This makes watercress a powerful cleansing agent, improving the digestion and nourishing the skin, while its diuretic properties help to flush out toxins and excess fluids. Watercress is also a fabulous source of iodine, which helps to boost your metabolism, so it makes sense to include it in your diet if you’re striving to achieve a flat stomach.
“There are many foods that aid weight loss, but one that I often recommend to my clients and eat myself is grapefruit. Researchers at Scripps Clinic in San Diego found that when obese people ate half a grapefruit before each meal, they dropped an average of 3.5 pounds over 12 weeks. Apparently, the tangy fruit can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. Plus, since it’s at least 90% water, it can fill you up so you eat less. However, if you are on certain medications you should not have grapefruit or grapefruit juice, so check the label on all your prescriptions, or ask your pharmacist or doctor. — Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN, author of Eat Right When Time is Tight.
To start with, green tea is much more than just a mere hot flavoured water. The bioactive elements in this tea leaf, blend in the water to convert it into a final drink. When you sip a cup of tea made from premium quality green tea leaves, you're actually consuming a large amount of nutritious substances. Caffeine is the best-known substance which aids in weight loss. A cup of green tea contains caffeine (24-40 mg) thus keeping a check on calories, especially when you combine it with daily workout sessions.
Need a midday snack? This combo offers protein, healthy fats, and fiber to fend off hunger. With about 160 calories for 50 of them, pistachios are one of the lowest-calorie nuts. Plus, they’re usually packaged in their shells, which can slow you down and keep you from munching mindlessly. The apple adds sweetness and crunch to your treat, along with 4 grams of fiber.
You may not think of them as a weight-loss food, but eggs are packed with protein, which helps curb your appetite. One study found that overweight women who ate eggs for breakfast were able to lose twice as much weight as women who started their days with bagels. And egg whites in particular are a good source of branched-chain amino acids, which help keep your metabolism running smoothly.
“If weight loss is the goal, I recommend learning how to properly deadlift. Deadlifting recruits more muscle fiber at once than any other exercise. More muscle working equates to more blood flow, an increased heart rate, more metabolic demand and output. It’s compound, multi-joint and more bang for your buck, not to mention you’ll develop an excellent posterior from them.” — Victoria Viola, PN Certified Nutrition Coach, NSCA CPT, Co-Founder, Excelerate Wellness, LLC
If you’re eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, odds are you are getting the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to help boost weight-loss and lose weight fast. But it’s also a good idea to take vitamins that can supplement your diet; B vitamins (especially B2 and B12) can boost energy, vitamin D can regulate appetite and aid in weight loss, and magnesium can trigger lipolysis, a process where your body releases fat from where it’s stored.
While they don’t need a "season," these sweet little treats are a great weight-loss food. “They’re high in good fiber, which keeps you full and satisfied longer. This way, you won’t be tempted to tap into those greasy potato chips too soon after dinner. Prunes are also high in vitamins and de-bloating potassium (to keep those abs looking fab!),” says Lauren Slayton, a nutritionist in New York City. Since you can easily toss them into your beach bag, prunes make the perfect summer snack!
Purchase an electric teakettle. Electric teakettles are readily available at many bath and kitchen stores, ranging in price and are extremely easy to use. All you have to do is fill it with water and push a button or lever to bring it to a boil. You can brew tea by the cup or add several tea bags to the entire pot once the water has boiled. Keep a thermos as well for the additional boiled water. Fill with water, add the green tea and keep by the kettle or your desk for ease of pouring a tea when needed.
There was also weight loss supplements that wouldn’t kill you, but didn’t really work either. Green coffee, raspberry ketones and grapefruit extract all come to mind. They sound great, but they all turned out to be pure hype. One substance, though seems to have stood the test of time — green tea, with traditional Asian medicine touting the weight loss effects for thousands of years.


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The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

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· Another great step forward was when the ASUS RT-N16 with faster processor and more resources was launched. Unfortunately Jonathan, Fedor, Teaman, and others, have ceased working on Tomato, but the project is now being continued by several other developers. Now there are builds available from mainly Toastman, Shibby, and Victek.
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· TIP: Whenever possible, it's always best to update the router with factory firmware, first. For example, see my tutorial on how to update router firmware on the ASUS RT-N66U. Some manufacturer's do not provide factory firmware updates for older models ; Shibby's work lives on shepherded by kille72 and rechristened Fresh Tomato-ARM.
· After flashing this firmware you have to reboot Toastman-RT-1.28.7496.2-RT MIPSR2 K2.6 for RT-N16 etc. Toastman.What Is Tomato Firmware? Tomato Shibby, Tomato vs. DD-WRT.The best Asus Wireless-AC Wireless-N upgraded with the most popular open-source firmware that allows the router to perform at its best.
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· Tomato by Shibby firmware set up is quite different to DD-WRT but it is not difficult. In fact, it's pretty easy since the features from Shibby is less than DD-WRT. Thanks to Shibby to release a great alternative firmware to DD-WRT that I can work on :) Note about problem with Tomato by Shibby Firmware …
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Shibby and Toastman builds are both confirmed to have this I have rebooted my RT-N16 and done the manual fix-ups needed and it does . My RT-N16 shuts down the wifi during the night when there is no laptops wifi activity The only way I can get the wifi back up is to reboot the router, or connect the rj45 cable on laptop and in Tomato web gui to Thank's both of you Toastman and Shibby for your ...
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Novelist Kendra Bennan’s first book That Summer, which was based on her childhood experiences at her grandfather’s cabin on Hidden Lake, was a great success. Yet, the writing for the second does not really advance. The reason is an anonymous letter she got accusing her of not having told the truth in her first novel. Yet, she did write what and how she remembered it all. She returns to the cabin in order to find the necessary calm. However, her plan does not really work, her thoughts centre around the anonymous writer and of course around her childhood friend Cami who has been missing for some time. Only Cami’s brother and their parents are there and Andreas, her German translator, who unexpectedly turned up and moves in with her. Weeks full of tension, of things unsaid that now come to the surface and change Kendra’s view on much more than just that summer.
It is the first book that I read by Erin Bartels, an award winning novelist whom, regrettably, I haven’t noticed before. “The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water” is a kind of coming-of-age story, it is a mystery and it is a reflection on the connection between fact and fiction, on how much of a writer’s experiences can be found in his writing and to what extent they are allowed to exploit their real life for their work – and the people around them who might recognise themselves or be recognised by others.
“I was lying to myself about why I decided to finally return to Hidden Lake. Which makes perfect sense in hindsight. After all, novelists are liars.”
After the disturbing letter which she simply cannot ignore, Kendra returns to the cabin where she spent her summers, the only time she was carefree. Finishing the novel that is due plays a role but much more importantly for her is finding out what happened that summer of which she has disturbing memories she hasn’t ever been able to overcome. By confronting Cami’s brother, she hopes to elucidate the events. Soon, she has to comprehend that reality is a lot more complex and people have much more complicated and contradictory feelings than she had anticipated. That a lot of secrets are also connected to that place does not make it easier to untangle it all.
“ ’Writing is about making sense of the human condition,’ he said. ‘It’s about communicating truth, which is useful and helpful to people on a far more elemental level than a lot of stuff we think of as necessary to life.’ ”
Apart from the questions of what happened that summer, of how different characters remember the events and of what has brought this strange character of the translator – of whose intentions I was suspicious all the time – to that place, the novel is strongest when it comes to the relationship between fact and fiction. I think it is quite natural that creativity avails itself of experiences, yet, to what extent should a writer actively make use of his or her real life? Changing names and places does not always alter people beyond recognition, so don’t they have the right of their own story? Slowly, this issue becomes more and more crucial to the plot.
Wonderfully written, suspenseful not to the extent of a mystery novel but surely to keep you reading, a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed, first and foremost because it made me ponder a lot even after closing it.


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Questacon has won gold at the 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for the second year in a row, showcasing the best in customer service, innovation and business excellence.
The National Science and Technology Centre won another Best Tourist Attraction in Australia at the awards ceremony held in Perth last Friday night (23rd February).
Among the 700 tourism industries at the awards, tourist attractions in the Canberra region won big, with ‘Pie Time’ in the Southern Highlands scoring a Silver for their destination marketing campaign, and Hyatt Hotel Canberra bringing home a Bronze for luxury accommodation.
President of the National Capital Attractions Association, Dr Naomi Dale, said she was proud of the hard work of Canberra’s tourism industry.
“We are always extremely competitive on a national level and the awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase what we offer and our contributions to the visitor economy. We had ten amazing local winners represent the Canberra Region,” Dr Dale said.
“I am so proud of the hard work our tourism industry puts into their businesses, offering our visitors the best of the best in the Canberra region.”
The nation’s capital continues to be a strong tourist attraction in Australia, as a record level of international tourists visited Canberra in the past 12 months, injecting $547.4 million into the ACT economy.
Australian Tourism Awards Chair Daniel Gschwind said that the calibre of finalists in this year’s awards was exceptional and the operators should be applauded for their dedication to providing quality tourism experiences.
“Tonight, we celebrate leading businesses whose hard work, innovation and commitment to quality continue to help drive our industry as a leading contributor to jobs and economic growth across Australia,” Mr Gschwind said.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo, said the awards were a great showcase of the skill within the industry.
“I’d like to extend my congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and winners. These prestigious awards provide a wonderful opportunity to shine the spotlight on Australia’s tourism industry and those operators and businesses who make such an important contribution to the record level of growth that our industry is currently enjoying,” Mr Ciobo said.


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Antioxidant enzymes including catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferases are thought to be the primary cellular defense against reactive oxygen species. Since pulmonary injury produced by oxidant air pollutants like ozone is highly focal, involving primarily the trachea and centriacinar areas of the lung, measurements of alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities in whole lung may substantially underestimate changes occurring in target areas of the respiratory tract. We have applied a technique for preparation of lung specimens from well-defined anatomic locations to determine whether the focal injury associated with ozone exposure is related to an uneven distribution of antioxidant enzyme activity in the respiratory tract. Our study compared enzyme activities in rat and monkey, species which differ considerably in sensitivity to ozone-induced injury (monkey > rat). The activities of glutathione S-transferase varied less than twofold between different airway subcompartments for both the rat and monkey. Pulmonary veins had approximately 50% of the activity of airways in both species. Glutathione peroxidase activity was slightly higher in proximal compared to distal airways of the rat but was evenly distributed at all airway levels in the monkey. In both species, activity in pulmonary veins was lower than that in airways. The activity of superoxide dismutase was similar in rat and monkey and marked differences were not observed in the various subcompartments studied. Similarly, catalase activity was relatively evenly distributed in rat airways but, in the monkey, the distal bronchiole and lobar bronchus had marginally higher activity than the trachea. We conclude that: (1) measurement of antioxidant enzyme activities in anatomic subcompartments within the lung is feasible using microdissected specimens, (2) antioxidant enzyme activity can vary in different subcompartments of the lung of the same species. (3) the pattern of variation in enzyme activity differs by the enzyme and by species, and (4) species and subcompartment differences in ozone injury are not due primarily to differences in the distribution of antioxidant enzyme activity.
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"Good Advice" doesn't try to be anything it is not, and knowing its limitations makes it a good watch.
Charlie Sheen plays a disgraced stockbroker who was set up and loses his job, then his girlfriend (Denise Richards), who leaves him and the country, as well as her job as an advice columnist, behind. Sheen's character is desperate for money so he takes over the column under "Dear Cyndy's" name. Richards gives an over-the-top performance as the super-hot golddigger whose column wasn't making waves, or money. Sheen takes the job more seriously (since he needs the money), and the movie focuses on his evolution from a Type-A jerk into a new-age sensitive man in touch with his feminine side.
As with any movie of this type, the plot and ending are pretty easy guesses, but the key is in the performances, and the entire cast is strong. Jon Lovitz plays the loyal friend (a plastic surgeon), while Rosanna Arquette is convincing as his materialistic wife and Cyndy's emotional support. The characters are more like what you'd find in real life rather than Hollywood, in that they weren't niced up the way many who move in the world of fiction are.
While I wouldn't be moved to see this film in a theater (it went straight to video), if nothing else is on cable, I might give it another watch. The movie has enough staying power to ensure that you'll be able to find it on cable for many years to come.
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Ryan is a womanizing stockbroker whose unethical business practices cost him his job and his trader's license. Unable to find another job, he is forced to move in with his equally self-involved (and completely oblivious) girlfriend, Cindy, an insensitive advice columnist on the cusp of losing her own job due to her poor advice and slow work habits. Finding that the truth behind his moving in has nothing to do with romance, Cindy runs off with another man. Ryan decides to stay in the apartment and earn a living by doing Cindy's job. Ryan establishes himself with Cindy's editor, Page, as Cindy's go-fer, collecting Cindy's paychecks and mail and delivering "her" columns. Initially as hopelessly inept as Cindy in giving advice, he nearly gets the column canceled. However, he rapidly grows into the job and the combination of forced introspection, research and the growing knowledge that he is touching other people's lives transforms him. The column becomes an amazing success. Ryan finds his...
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Responsible for the effective financial, accounting, and analysis of the professional and technical services line of the program. Provide project management team with relevant financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions.
Partners with stakeholders to create specifications & identify business requirements for systems & solutions to meet business needs. Defines, analyzes & proposes business solutions based on the business needs.
The Financial Controls Manager will have a diverse and flexible role to work closely with multiple business stakeholders, including Senior Leadership across Global Finance The associate is expected to provide improvement recommendations while delivering against team goals.
The Manager, Financial Controls and Compliance will provide leadership and guidance in maintaining, implementing, and remediation of SOX compliance initiatives. The primary purpose of this job is to document and assess internal controls over financial reporting as a part of Advance Auto Parts ongoing Sarbanes Oxley compliance efforts.
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Complete blockage of the urethra (acute urinary retention, or AUR). This results in a complete inability to urinate. It can cause kidney damage, which may be reversed if the problem is diagnosed and treated before the damage becomes too severe.
Long-term, partial blockage of urine flow from the bladder (chronic urinary retention, or CUR). This causes urine to remain in the bladder after urination (post-void residual urine).
A urinary tract infection (UTI). But repeated urinary tract infections can also be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis).
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Fast-growing ethical plant-based chocolate brand Fellow Creatures announces it has become the fifth UK-based chocolate company to become B-corp certified, committing to paying 60% over the industry average for cocoa and working only with fair trade cocoa collaboratives in Ghana.
Fellow Creatures joins a growing list of companies prioritising planet over profit, along with brands such as fellow Scots Beauty Kitchen and The Vegan Kind, vegan pet food producer Yarrah, nut butter producer Pip & Nut, and vegan delivery service allplants to name a few.
Last October, Fellow Creatures raised £450,000 investment and secured listings with WH Smith and Sainsbury’s across the UK for its coconut-based products which are free from palm oil. Founder Zsolt Stefkovics, originally hailing from a dairy farming family, commented: “With ethics at the core of our DNA, the Fellow Creatures name refers to treating both animals and humans with respect.
“With that in mind, we set out to make dairy-alternative chocolate that didn’t compromise on flavour and is harmless in its production.”
Ambitious growth plans to become the UK’s leading vegan chocolate brand
Stefkovics adds, “Our business model means we are committed to contributing to the creation of sustainable jobs and alleviating poverty in deprived cocoa communities in West Africa. Our long-term vision is to be able to invest a portion of profits back into these communities. With ambitious growth plans to become the UK’s leading vegan chocolate brand, we hope to play a part in building a more sustainable chocolate industry for the future.”
Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK said: “Being able to welcome Fellow Creatures to the B Corp community is hugely exciting. This is a movement of companies who are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good.
“Their commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others and really help spread the idea that we can redefine success in business to be as much about people and planet as it is about profit.”


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Louis and Lucille Armstrong were truly innovators of their time. From the strategic design of their modest home to the archival material that was birthed within it, each legend contributed considerably to the legacy of each other.
In December of 1950, Louis began what is now referred to as the Louis Armstrong Collection, by recording his first reel-to-reel tape recording. This trend continued up until the death of Louis in 1971 and now serves as huge component of our research collections here at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. These tapes authentically play the personality of Louis to his beloved fans, researchers, or any entity interested in the life of Louis. As a hobby, Louis would record himself having casual conversation, being interviewed, playing his cornet, telling dirty jokes, and even arguing. Louis would also personalize the reel-to-reel tape recorded boxes by scrap-booking. Louis, being the avid documenter that he was, kept written documentation of soundtracks that were on these reel-to-reel tape recordings, then store them in a cabinet is his den; much like an archivist would. With over 20 years’ worth of Louis’s reel-to-reel tape recording, today LAHM Archives has far more 750 home recorded reel-to-reel tapes in hand-decorated boxes.
In some cases, Lucille would appear on these reel-to-reel tape recording. In 1953, Lucille interviewed with radio host on the “The Homemakers Club” radio show. In this sparse interview, Lucille talked about her life as a showgirl, traveling to Europe, vaccinations associated with travel, hobbies of her and Louis and the type of person that Louis was. What I found most interesting about this interview was her response to the interviewer’s question of her hobby. Which was, “being the wife of Louis Armstrong.” Lucille found genuine pleasure in preserving the legacy of the love of her life; international superstar; trail-blazer; humanitarian, Louis Armstrong.
Following Louis’ death in 1971, Lucille worked diligently to preserve and sustain the legacy of Louis. From having their home recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1977, to traveling domestically and internationally giving lectures of Louis; Lucille’s love and passion for Louis was evident. In a 1974 interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, Lucille was asked about some of Louis’ things that could be referred to as archival material. Lucille responded much like a curator would by telling the interviewer that she was looking to preserve those things and eventually open a memorial/museum in Louis’ honor–and she did.
Identified in her Last Will and Testament, Lucille pushed for their home to become a New York City landmark in additional to it being a National Historic Landmark. Lucille then gave ownership of all musical instruments to the City of New York in “respectful memory of her deceased husband, Louis Armstrong.”
After Lucille’s death in 1983, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs made the house a City Landmark in 1986, and chose Queens College to serve as our local administrator. Following a restoration project amounting in 3 million dollars, the house opened to the public on October 15, 2003 and has been serving as a House Museum since.


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Child sex abuse inquiry told of Jesuit cover-up
Victoria's parliamentary inquiry into the handling of child abuse by religious organisations has been told the Jesuit order of priests has been involved in cover-ups of child sexual abuse. The inquiry today took evidence from members of the group, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
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SALLY SARA: Victoria's parliamentary inquiry into the handling of child abuse by religious organisations has been told the Jesuit order of priests is not immune from allegations of child sexual abuse and that it too has been involved in a cover up.
The inquiry today took evidence from members of the group SNAP Australia, or the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
The international group is currently involved in a case in the International Criminal Court which alleges the Pope and three senior Vatican officials are guilty of crimes against humanity through the direct cover up of abuse.
Alison Caldwell reports.
ALISON CALDWELL: Chicago-based Barbara Blaine is the founder and president of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. She's worked with victims of child sexual abuse for over two decades.
Speaking at Victoria's inquiry into the handling of child abuse by religious organisations, she spoke about SNAP's complaint to the International Criminal Court, which alleges the Pope and three other senior Vatican officials have been engaged in a cover up.
BARBARA BLAINE: The Pope is held in such high regard, and yet here I am alleging that he's involved in committing crimes against humanity.
Just three ways that they do this are by priest shifting, by transferring predator priests from one place to another, by their refusal to cooperate with the civil authorities, and this is, I'm assuming, experienced here in Australia.
ALISON CALDWELL: She says lawyers for the Catholic Church have consistently tried to block the case.
BARBARA BLAINE: Since the original filing in 2011, we experienced retaliation from church officials in efforts to silence and to basically try to destroy SNAP, and they have done it in many, many ways, but one of the most significant was their efforts to subpoena the private, confidential records of the victims who have contacted SNAP over these past decades.
The courts initially were very supportive of the church officials in their efforts. At this time, all of that has been put on hold but we don't know whether it will come back again.
ALISON CALDWELL: Barbara Blaine says the way the Catholic Church has handled allegations of child sexual abuse is mirrored around the world.
BARBARA BLAINE: I'm convinced that the bishops, the church officials here in the state of Victoria, followed the same directives and guidelines and policies from the Vatican that have caused the devastation of the abuse of children across the globe, and certainly right here in the state of Victoria.
ALISON CALDWELL: Nicky Davis is with SNAP Australia, based in Sydney. She says the legal system is biased against victims of child sexual abuse and that few cases ever reach court. In her case, she was the only person able to provide a statement to police, despite there being many victims.
NICKY DAVIS: In my own case, of 49 known victims I was the only one able to report to police. Other victims spoke to police, but none were able to make a statement or appear in court.
I had multiple eyewitnesses to my abuse willing to testify in court, an unusual level of corroboration for these crimes. Yet it was not enough to get a paedophile off the streets and unable to reoffend.
ALISON CALDWELL: The inquiry also heard from SNAP's Mark Fabbro. When he was 11 he was raped in broad daylight by a Jesuit priest, Father John Byrne, on the school grounds of the prestigious Xavier College in 1971.
MARK FABBRO: It was well known that the Jesuit order has done a great job in inspiring some of the greatest minds in this country.
But what the public ought to be made aware of is the sexual assaults and brutal treatment that was dished out at Jesuit boarding schools in the 1970s. The Jesuit order is not immune from harbouring abusive priests.
ALISON CALDWELL: Twenty-five years later, Mark Fabbro complained to the Catholic Archdiocese in Melbourne, where he met with Peter O'Callaghan QC, the head of the Melbourne Response, one of the church's complaint bodies.
MARK FABBRO: In 1996, I was dissuaded by an agent of the church, Peter O'Callaghan QC, from reporting these crimes to the police. I was also dissuaded by Peter O'Callaghan QC from attempting to seek justice from the Jesuits. He said it was pointless as priests had made a vow of poverty.
ALISON CALDWELL: The inquiry was urged to question Catholic Church employees under oath about the whereabouts of documents that might show sexual abuse being covered up.
SALLY SARA: Alison Caldwell with that report.


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Every year an ambitious fan film emerges from the shadows and steals its audience’s heart like a thief in the night.
A recent example of this is evidenced in Iron Horse Cinema Production’s fan film The Last of Us, a 13-minute viral short based on the new namesake survival-horror video game developed by Naughty Dog. The film impressed Naughty Dog Creative Director Neil Druckmann so much that he endorsed the project with this glowing tweet: “Our fans continue to impress. Holy shit.”
A sequel to The Last of Us fan film is slated for early September. Iron Horse is currently raising funds for the project on Indiegogo.com and aims to reach $10,000 by its Aug. 27 deadline.
Director and writer Sy Cody White, a partner and co-founder of the New Jersey-based Iron Horse, says Druckmann’s support of the fan film completely boggled his mind.
“It was just like a validation,” said White, of Hoboken, N.J. “It was like getting a blessing from the Pope.”
Co-director Nick Sgroi was also blindsided by the tweet.
“To me, it was really big and really important,” said Sgroi, of Brick, N.J., who was “in my friend’s basement playing Mario Kart” when he received the good news.
The Last of Us video game is set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic future where an untreatable Cordyceps fungus has infected a mass population of people in the United States, essentially turning them into zombies. Joel, who’s about middle-aged, is a grizzled survivor who witnessed the outbreak when it struck 20 years ago, devastating his life and the world around him. Like most of the uninfected, Joel lives in a quarantine zone, an isolated and oppressive city controlled by the military.
Meanwhile, Ellie is a wise 14-year-old who only knows life in the military-operated zone. Fate eventually unites Joel and Ellie and it leads them outside of the city and into the unforgiving world of the infected, one that’s also plagued with merciless bandits.
The Last of Us fan film loosely recreates the demo Naughty Dog unveiled of the game at the 2012 E3 convention in Los Angeles, Calif., which served as the gaming community’s first introduction to Joel and Ellie.
White purposely spotlighted the demo in The Last of Us fan film because “I wanted to incorporate as much of the story as I could into this 13-minute short film and be able to kind of tell [the] story to somebody who doesn’t necessarily know the game or hasn’t played the game.”
Bringing the game to reality was a surreal experience for actress Kate McLeod (Ellie), who hadn’t heard of the video game until she got the casting call.
“It was really cool because usually you have to create your character yourself and you have to create the world,” said McLeod, of Hempstead, N.Y. “But we literally came on set and the world was already created for us. And we looked just like these characters that I’ve been studying and we had the clothes on, too. It was really so fun to dive into.”
Actor Jeff Moffitt (Joel) relished his role as the lead man.
“For me, it was a great feeling,” said Moffitt, of Lodi, N. J., who’s also a partner and co-founder of Iron Horse. “But it was also a feeling of a little fear that if I don’t nail this, the public’s going to be really pissed.”
The performers spent hours researching their characters, mostly by watching videos of the game on YouTube. And overall, the majority of viewers have responded with positive feedback, including some valuable criticism. For instance, some fans have mentioned that Joel should be “a little grittier,” the 47-year-old Moffitt explained. “In a few scenes, Joel was probably a little lighter than he should’ve been with certain lines that were delivered.” Moffitt added, “The fans critique everything. They want every detail, so we’ve got to pay even more attention to detail.”
As for Ms. McLeod, some fans have been a little tougher on her.
“Some of the negative feedback that we get online is really not constructive,” she said. “Someone saying, ‘I look, too, old.’ I am 20. Or just [comments about] physical things that I can’t change.
But there are constructive things. People posted comments about ‘this line shouldn’t be so emotional. Ellie doesn’t care about that stuff.’ Even though I have my own interpretation of Ellie, I still need to take into account of what people think who are avid players who’ve beaten the game. I’m doing my best to take everything into consideration.”
And so is the film’s director. He recognizes not all of the viewers were in favor of his decision to not create original scenarios or characters for the film.
“We’ve heard some feedback from people that they wanted to see new characters or new situations or things like that, which I think we do have room for in maybe the sequels, to incorporate more of our own voice,” the 26-year-old White said.
For the sequel, the Iron Horse team plans to introduce a new face from the game, one who’s highly skilled at creating deadly booby-traps for the infected.
One of the people “we may incorporate into a sequel is a character called Bill that you meet pretty early in the game,” White said. “To me, he would add some humor. He’s kind of like a heavier-set guy that could chop your head off in a spit second, if he wanted to.”
In the sequel, the storyline with Bill would likely focus on “how [Ellie and Joel] meet him, where he leads them to and, eventually, where he drops them off,” said the 25-year-old Sgroi.
A major reason The Last of Us fan film has been well-received is the decayed environments look very similar to the ones from the game. Moffitt says the brunt of the film was shot in upstate New York and the rest was in New York City.
Although The Last of Us fan film premiered on July 25, only a few weeks after the game was released, the Iron Horse team was able to swiftly come up with locations that mirrored the melancholy world in the game, thanks to a lot of groundwork the gang covered a coupled years ago when working on their full-length action film, Kingdom Come, an original project written and directed by Iron
Horse partner Jason Lee Hess, with co-direction from White. Kingdom Come is slated to debut in November.
“We just kind of incorporated some of those locations [for The Last of Us] that we hadn’t used for Kingdom Come,” White said. Many of the locations were discovered by “Googling places, word-of-mouth, or going on a road-trip one day and exploring.”
Considering the success of The Last of Us fan film, Iron Horse knows it has to up the ante for the sequel. Its current film was shot on a shoestring budget of approximately $1,000 and still managed to generate more than 290,000 views. This time around, the crew hopes to raise $10,000, which would significantly enhance the production quality of the sequel. The funds would also help to better compensate its loyal cast and crew.
Iron Horse has already raised $3,710 for the sequel via its campaign at Indiegogo.com, which deadlines on Aug. 27. While the guys would be bummed if they don’t meet their goal of $10,000, they say it won’t stop them from making the film as “we wouldn’t really be doing this if we didn’t really love video games,” Sgroi said. “This comes from the heart.”
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The trailer shows off a ton of slapstick humor, which unfortunately falls flat because all the context was taken away, making it the equivalent of a series of jokes in which the only things you hear are the punchlines. We have to admit the bit with the lobster was awkwardly funny.
Other than that, The Three Stooges – which stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso after Jim Carrey. Benicio Del Toro, and Sean Penn have turned down the roles (for good reason, apparently) – seems like something you may want to avoid, especially since its premiere on April 13 puts it in competition with other films that are much better use for your time and money.


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Update #13 - Wow!
So, it's been a terrific week for our little film.
We've had our world premiere, we've got some great reviews from people we respect, we showed our film at the Dallas Film Festival and sparked some fascinating debates during the Q&A. To cap it all off, this week we went to the taping of The Colbert Report where Don McLeroy was the special guest.
The reception so far has been great and, as I always say, we couldn't have done it without all of you. Here's a great article from yesterday summarizing all of our reviews thus far: http://tmdailypost.com/article/education/revisionaries-explores-sboe
It's also encouraging to know that we've started fulfilling some of our rewards. We've given some of you your credits in the film (soon to be posted to IMDB) and we've had quite a few kickstarter people come to our screenings at the festivals and it's been a thrill to meet some of you guys.
Here are a few bits that might interest you:
First, here's a link to our new trailer - http://therevisionariesmovie.com/trailer.html
Also, a link to the Colbert Report interview with Don McLeroy that aired on Monday night - http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/413074/april-23-2012/don-mcleroy
Don, Kathy and Ron were all in New York for our premiere and we got a great picture with them on the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet (attached)
Anyway, we're gearing up for some more interesting weeks ahead. We've got the Boston Film Festival and Hot Docs in Toronto coming up soon. It's all very exciting and we thank you all for your support.
Keep an eye out for the film and please remember to follow us on Twitter @TheRevsMovie for more info about the film and please also "like" our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheRevisionaries
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