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July 8, 2010 - A recent study of the state of business performance management revealed fewer BPM implementations in 2010 than in the last two years. In its eighth year, the annual BPM Pulse survey identifies important trends in BPM initiatives.
This year, the study found that executives are still concerned about the economy but are shifting to longer-term strategies. Improved management reporting overrode other priorities for adopting BPM. BPM Partners' analysis finds that the business community is recovering from a "crisis mentality" to again focus on longer-term strategic concerns. "The 2010 BPM Pulse seems to indicate we are still hungover from the economic woes of the last 18 months, but many companies do realize that BPM can help them weather the storm while preparing for brighter days ahead," said Craig Schiff, CEO, BPM Partners in a statement.
The 2010 survey showed a significant slippage in the percentage of respondents who either have BPM projects planned, in progress or just completed, falling from 2009's 81 percent to 73 percent, below even 2008's 79 percent. The main reasons given were lack of clarity regarding the benefits and lack of executive sponsorship. On average, companies are experiencing shorter implementation cycles, with only 15 percent requiring a year or more for an implementation. That result is down from 18 percent last year and from 31 percent in the previous year, 2008.
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This post is part of a series of posts about self-publishing. I'm revising my book Self Publish Your Novel and posting the chapters as I finish them. If you'd like to be alerted when the new version of Self Publish Your Novel is available, please click here.
You can probably do most of the work of self-publishing your book yourself. One task for which you will probably want to seek outside help, however, is cover design. Being an amateur artist, I design some of my own covers (with acceptable, if not breathtaking, results), but graphic design is a specialized skill that requires specialized tools.
How do you find a graphic designer? One of the best ways is to find a cover of a self-published book that you really like and contact the author. Another way is to use a website for freelancers like fiverr.com, upwork.com, 99designs or artstation.com. There are plenty of designers on these sites who have a lot of experience putting together covers fast for relatively little money.
Most designers will make use of stock images that they have bought from another service, such as iStockPhoto.com, Shutterstock, or 123RF.com. Make sure that your designer surrenders all ownership of the cover design to you, and if they used any non-public domain images, that you have the rights to use the images on other versions of the book and on promotional materials. I know one author who has to get permission from his cover photographer every time he wants to use his own book cover in promotional materials, because he doesn't own the photo outright. Bad move.
Alternately, you can use the cover design wizards offered by your POD company, but don't expect it to be particularly striking. An amateur cover will probably end up looking like an amateur cover – and will likely cost you sales.
If you are feeling adventurous (or financially challenged), you can design your own cover. To do this, you need a graphic design application. The industry standard applications are Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Speaking as a software developer and reasonably intelligent person who has dabbled in graphic design, I don't recommend these applications unless you want to spend the next three years burrowing down seemingly infinite navigational menus. I haven't used Illustrator, but I find Photoshop infuriatingly difficult and counter-intuitive. Even the LE ("Limited Edition") version of Photoshop is far too complicated.
Personally, I use Corel's Paint Shop Pro. It's got about 90% of the functionality of Photoshop, and you don't need a PhD to use it. You can download a fully functional 30 day trial version, or buy it for $69.99. Another option is GIMP, a free, open-source image editing application.
I'm not an expert on cover design, but I do have some basic advice: First, if you're not trained as a graphic designer (and even if you are, probably), have several independent people give you their unfiltered thoughts on your cover. Make sure the colors, cover image, font, and everything else about the cover communicate the style, substance and mood of your novel. Keep in mind that a cover can be both absolutely beautiful and completely wrong for your book. Like it or not, people do judge a book by its cover – and that applies to e-books as well as print books. Make sure that your cover looks good as a thumbnail on Amazon, because that's how most people are going to see it.
If you're serious about designing your cover, you will probably want to buy a book on design. Here are ten tips to start you off, straight from the blog of Jane Friedman, the former publisher and editorial director of Writer's Digest (used with her permission):
- The title should be big and easy to read. This is more important than ever. (Many people will first encounter your cover on a screen, not on a shelf.) This is such a well-worn cliché of cover design that I have a designer friend with a Facebook photo album called "Make the Title Bigger."
- Don't forget to review a thumbnail image of the cover. Is the cover compelling at a small size? More people are buying books on a Kindle or mobile device, so you want the cover to read clearly no matter where it appears. You should also anticipate what the cover looks like in grayscale.
- Do not use the following fonts (anywhere!): Comic Sans or Papyrus. These fonts are only acceptable if you are writing a humor book, or intentionally attempting to create a design that publishing professionals will laugh at.
- No font explosions! (And avoid special styling.) Usually a cover should not use more than 2 fonts. Avoid the temptation to put words in caps, italics caps, outlined caps, etc. Do not "shape" the type either.
- Do not use your own artwork, or your children's artwork, on the cover. There are a few rare exceptions to this, but let's assume you are NOT one of them. It's almost always a terrible idea.
- Do not use cheap clip art on your cover. I'm talking about the stuff that comes free with Microsoft Word or other cheap layout programs. Quality stock photography is OK. (iStockPhoto is one reliable source for quality images.)
- Do not stick an image inside a box on the cover. I call this the "T-shirt" design. It looks extremely amateurish.
- Avoid gradients. It's especially game-over if you have a cover with a rainbow gradient.
- Avoid garish color combinations. Sometimes such covers are meant to catch people's attention. Usually, it just makes your book look freakish.
- Finally: Don't design your own cover. The only people who should consider designing their own covers are professional graphic designers—and even then, it's not advisable.
Bonus tip: No sunrise photos, no sunset photos, no ocean photos, no fluffy clouds.
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The Celtics are coming off a 104-98 road win over the Pistons Sunday that snapped a two-game losing streak. … Isaiah Thomas remains the NBA's top fourth-quarter scorer with 557 total points and a 9.4 points average through the Celtics' 59 games. … Thomas is averaging 29.7 points per game this season. Larry Bird owns the franchise's top single-season scoring average at 29.9 points per game.
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HOUSTON --A police standoff in northwest Houston ended with two men in custody this morning.
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December 20th and 21st were extremely sad and disgraceful days for the City of Memphis, our State, and our Republic.
For civilized people throughout the world and for all Tennesseans that believe in the rule of law, the acts of the Memphis City Council should be recognized as being abhorrent and diametrically opposed to a government of the people. The Memphis City Council violated our system of laws, due process, and respect for the law.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans has fought efforts to destroy history, and specifically fought for four or five years to prevent the Memphis City Council from removing the Forrest Monument, headstones, and graves. In the courts and through administrative proceedings, the SCV has successfully defended the wrongful and bad intent of the Memphis City Council.
Specifically, this past October, in Athens, Tennessee, the Tennessee Historical Commission voted 18 to 6 to deny Memphis's petition to move the Forrest Statue and Monument. The SCV was present and was instrumental in having the City Council's actions denied.
In legal and administrative proceedings, Memphis admitted that the Tennessee Historical Commission had jurisdiction over the Forrest Statue. …
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Free in San Antonio is published each week on SanAntonioMomBlogs.com. It's not an exhaustive list but, rather, a curated list of free (and almost free) events and activities families will enjoy. Check back throughout the week as more free events and activities may be added.
FREE swimming at San Antonio public outdoor pools:
The season runs June 14 through Aug. 16. Hours of operation at the majority of the department's 24 outdoor pools during the summer are Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. with some pools open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note: help set the Guinness Record for the largest swimming lesson in the world. Details below under June 20.
Tuesday, June 17, Santikos Theaters (Paladium IMAX, Silverado 16, Mayan Palace, Embassy 14, Rialto, Northwest), 10:00 a.m.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 – free showing
Tuesday, June 17, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, 78209, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Tuesdays at the Witte
Tuesday, June 10, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue, 78215, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free admission at SAMA on Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 17, San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston Street, 78205, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
HEB Free Family Night at the San Antonio Children's Museum. Kids and adults receive free admission to the San Antonio Children's Museum every third Tuesday. Take advantage of free parking on Tuesdays at downtown city-operated facilities after 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, Travis Park, sunset
Movies by Moonlight: Monsters University. Take advantage of free parking on Tuesdays at downtown city-operated facilities after 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, Arneson River Theater, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Lone Star Live Summer Concert Series presented by The Current
The free, all-ages inaugural concert features San Antonio bands Creatura, Lonely Horse, and Crown. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The series continues on July 15, and August 21.
Wednesday, June 18, Santikos Theaters (Paladium IMAX, Silverado 16, Mayan Palace, Embassy 14, Rialto, Northwest), 10:00 a.m.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 – free showing
Wednesday, June 18, Krispy Kreme (1117 North Loop 1604 East, 78232 and 12328 IH 10 West, 78230), 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Family Night at Krispy Kreme: donut decorating, crafts, and games for all ages.
Wednesday, June 18, San Antonio River Walk and Alamodome, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The San Antonio Spurs river parade and championship celebration – free for all to attend! Join all of San Antonio in congratulating our Spurs on their 5th NBA championship title at tonight's river parade. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. fans may claim a free spot along the river to watch the parade (the route goes through the River Center extension past the Convention Center and Rivercenter Mall, and ends at the Convent Street Bridge). Following the parade, the Spurs will head to the Alamodome for a special ceremony at 9:00 p.m. Doors to the Alamodome celebration open at 4:30 p.m. and there is no admission charge. The Alamodome will offer a screening of the river parade in air-conditioned comfort. GO, SPURS, GO!
Wednesday, June 18, downtown San Antonio, noon-midnight
Uber is partnering with Crown Royal to offer free rides home from the San Antonio Spurs river parade and Alamodome celebration today: Download the Uber app and use code ReignOn. Must be 21+.
Thursday, June 19, Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd., 78228, 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Dinosaur George. Free presentation for kids by San Antonio's favorite paleontologist.
Thursday, June 19, Semmes Library, 15060 Judson Rd., 78247, 2:00 p.m.
Dinosaur George. Free presentation for kids by San Antonio's favorite paleontologist.
Thursday, June 19, Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach Rd., 78209, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of magic with magician Paul Mims. Great for all ages.
Friday, June 20, various public pools around San Antonio, 10:00 a.m.
Help set the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson ever. This free lesson, for those ages 4 and up, takes place at the following pools:
Dellview, 500 Basswood Dr.
Heritage, 1423 S. Ellison Dr.
Lady Bird Johnson, 10700 Nacogdoches
Kennedy, 3299 S.W. 28th St.
Lincoln, 2803 E. Commerce
New Territories, 9023 Bowen Dr.
Spring Time, 6571 Spring Time
Woodlawn, 221 Alexander Ave.
For more information, call 207-3299.
Friday, June 20, Brookhollow Branch Library, 530 Heimer Rd., 78232, 11:00 a.m.
Wee Wiggle Dance Party. Toddlers dance to music and play with balloons, scarves, and more.
Friday, June 20, Cody Branch Library from 11:00 a.m. – noon (11441 Vance Jackson Rd., 78230) and Pruitt Branch Library from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 (5110 Walzem Rd., 78218)
Lego Time. Kids join teams to build with Legos. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Legos are provided by each branch. Children are advised not to bring their personal Legos.
Friday, June 20, Alamo Heights at the Nature Trailhead Park next to the Heights Pool, dusk
Outdoor movies at Alamo Heights presents: The Lego Movie. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Movie starts at dusk.
Saturday, June 21, Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road, 78216, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Family-friendly yoga
Saturday, June 21, Lakeshore Learning, 327 NW Loop 410, 78216, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free craft for kids, ages 3 and up: make a My Summer Break journal
June 21, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 723 S.Brazos, San Antonio, 78207, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The free portion of WestFest, a day-long celebration of the completion of the sidewalks, streets, and Guadalupe Theater parking lot improvements, is perfect for families and takes place during the day. Attendees will enjoy art activities, music, dance performances, and food.
Saturday, June 21, Maverick Branch Library, 8700 Mystic Park, 78254, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Puppet Shows: "Elephants Cannot Dance!" and "Pigs Make Me Sneeze." A craft will also follow the performance. Geared toward ages 3-6 years old with a caregiver.
Saturday, June 21, Pruitt Branch Library, 5110 Walzem Rd., 78218, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ghost Stories and Haunting Tales. Storyteller Mary Grace Ketner shares haunting tales. Adults and kids 10 and up are welcome.
Saturday, June 21, Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr., 78233, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup: Two of the players from the San Antonio Scorpions Soccer Team will be speaking and signing autographs. Also included at this free event are games, trivia and food.
Sunday, June 22, Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marvel Summer Movie Series: Iron Man 2. Bring snacks to enjoy during this free screening.
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Soldier really phoning it in now that he's only 12 years from retirement
FORT HOOD, Texas — Sgt. 1st Class Walter Weldon has been "really doing, like, the absolute bare minimum, now that he's hit the 12-years-until-retirement mark," according to other soldiers in the 79th EOD Battalion.
"It's kind of maddening," said his boss, Master Sgt. Landon Hart. "I mean, I've only got three years left myself, but I still find the gumption to motivate myself and come in every morning at the crack of nine."
According to Hart, Weldon's recent run of laziness includes never showing up for the Friday beer lunch, only shaving once a week instead of the required three times, and "failing to forward a particularly poignant Faye Reagan solo video, as battalion SOP normally requires."
Not only have his peers noticed Weldon's half-assing, but the companies that he ostensibly supports by virtue of his position on battalion staff have felt the effects as well.
"We went to NTC a couple months ago to support this ridiculous new 'task force' concept where a chemical battalion owns us instead of letting us do our normal fucking job supporting the brigade," said 1st Lt. Edward DeLuca. "Like that'll ever work in real goddamn life."
"He spent the entire rotation sitting in his truck drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and reading his Kindle. And when we weren't in the box, he was always over at those food trucks. I don't think he contributed anything, the entire time we were there."
Reached for comment, Weldon confirmed that he has indeed begun tapering off in preparation for his retirement.
"Now that I'm at eight years," he said, idly thumbing through a hot rod magazine in which the models have brand-new tits but forty-year-old teeth, "I gotta stop going so hard."
"That two years in the infantry really ruined my body. My doc says I got a sore back from working so hard, which is probably going to put me up at, like, 80 percent medical when I get out. So I'm past the point where I'm giving this my all."
At press time, Weldon was napping in his truck behind the motor pool.
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O.K Doesn't anyone know about counseling the soldier. Heck, a couple of counseling, article 15's and he is out. Say goodbye to your retirement. That will surely catch his attention. If you mess with ones pay, they will realize you mean business.
I guess today's armed forces are getting weaker and fuckn' weaker.
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I know, I know--I'm seriously lucky that I don't have to deal with the snow! I will say though, that the humid-cold here is very different than the dry-cold I grew up with in Utah. When it's in the low 40s here, it seriously feels like the low teens in Utah and I visibly shake like the dickens as soon as I go outside in my light-weight down coat.
So, when it's "cold" (don't make fun of me!) and VERY, very wet and we don't feel like going to a museum or a library, here are some of our favorite things to do at home to prevent our kids from going crazy. Or me, which is also important . . .
1) Tent/Fort time! We gave our kids this teepee (but in gray) last Christmas and it's a favorite, but any little fort will do. My daughter, in particular, likes to bring in lots of pillows into our fort and toys and play in quiet solitude for hours. It makes being inside, playing, and reading books feel a little special instead of the same-old, same-old.
2) Puzzles! We love puzzles, but I go in phases of remembering our love of them, ha! When the weather's cold though, these are life savers. We have big puzzles like this one (a favorite!) that are great for the older two, but we also have smaller wood block ones that my 18 month old is a huge fan of.
3) Bake! When in doubt, we bake. It's just who I am, and my kids love to "help." (It's always a lesson in patience for me, though.)
4) Write Notes! My kids love to draw, but giving them a purpose makes them more excited about it. They can color or paint away, but then they dictate what they want me to write on their project and we send them off in the mail to an unsuspecting friend or family member. It's a win-win for everyone involved!
5) Furniture-Gym! Yep. I let them play on our furniture. We live in a 1,200 sq ft house. When we've done all of the above activities, I am more than happy to let my kids go back and forth, back and forth between the sofa and the sturdy arm chairs. It wears them out and makes them happy, and our furniture is going to fall apart at some point anyway. (I, however, am not nice enough to let them eat on the furniture though, and I draw the line at jumping up and down like trampolines . . . )
What do you do with your kids to help during those dreary winter months? Please share in the comments!
Other moms are sharing some of their tips today as well. You can see those below! And if you'd like to sign up to participate in a series like this one, do so at Madeline and Kiana's blogs.


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Why pregnancy is a real pain in the back
Of all the things people with kids told me about what motherhood would be like, one has held truer than most: your back will never be the same. It starts in pregnancy, as the body releases relaxin, a hormone that loosens the joints and ligaments – and eventually softens and lengthens the cervix – in preparation for childbirth. That almost sounds pleasant, right? It relaxes your muscles to make childbirth easier. Unfortunately, it feels more like you've been put on a medieval stretching rack, and some evil hunchback is turning a crank that's slowly pulling your pelvis apart. Labor can be difficult on the back as well, especially if the baby is positioned in such a way as to cause what's called "back labor", another innocuous term for intense lower back pain, generally thought to be caused by the baby's head pushing against the lower back. To read more click here. If you are having back please contact us. Image courtesy of Adamr/...read more
What you need to know about lower back pain
Are you struggling with lower back pain? You're not alone. According to the National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS), 65 million Americans, or 8 out of 10 people, have some type of back pain. Back pain is a huge problem for half of all working Americans, and it's one of the most common reasons people miss work. Back pain is second only to upper respiratory infections as the most common reason people see a doctor. And don't buy into that old myth that back pain is just for older people. The fact is young people can suffer injuries or have a condition that results in back problems. This is no small problem, and the numbers tell you the story. The nationwide annual tab for back pain is staggering. While studies report it's hard to identify all the costs associated with back pain, they have identified at least $50 billion a year that Americans spend on back pain. With experts estimating that up to 80 percent of us will have a problem with back pain at some point in our lives, it's important for you to know the facts to help yourself and your loved ones. To find out more click here. If you are suffering from back pain contact us today. Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici /...read more
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My lower back has been sore most of the summer. I try to stay active, but the pain is now making that difficult. This morning I even needed help getting dressed. What are my treatment options? Susan, age 48 The Answer Back and neck pain affect people of all ages, with studies showing that these are more common between the ages of 30 and 40, and tend to decrease after age 65. To find out more click here. If you are suffering from back pain contact us today. Image courtesy of Stockimages /...read more
Chiropractic for Children: Give Baby's Spine the Attention it Deserves
When a baby is first born, many parents like to examine their little darlings from head-to-toe. Oftentimes, they run across physical characteristics that give them cause for concern. For example, they could be watching the baby and notice that its spine seems to be unusually curved. Afterward, they may wonder if the curve is normal or something that requires chiropractic for children or other medical intervention. Rest assured that like all other parts of a baby's body, the spinal column will change over time. The curve we mentioned earlier is something that generally happens in utero to all healthy infants. It is a natural occurrence that serves several, helpful functions. For instance, it typically aids babies in achieving their respiration, digestion and temperature regulation needs. It also allows the baby's body to develop without any undue stress being put on to its musculoskeletal system. From the moment of birth until baby takes his or her first steps, much will happen to the spinal column and surrounding areas. As such, early chiropractic care has the potential to help reduce stress on the baby's musculoskeletal system and ensure that everything continues growing in the right direction. Chiropractors are also experts at identifying which infant and toddler products may help verses hurt a child's spinal development. For example, there are car seats, prams, baby slings, strollers, cribs and carriers that may do baby's spine more harm than good. The same may be said for high chairs, booster seats, swings, jolly jumpers and ride-ons that children often use during the early years. As such, expectant parents may want to speak with chiropractors before making nursery purchases or adding requests to their favorite gift registries. The majority of chiropractors are often all too happy to make baby product recommendations before and after a child's birth. Image courtesy of Taoty/...read more
Chiropractic Treatment For Summer Back Pain
Summer is the time for fun activities and action. With the kids out of school many people planning getaways, there's definitely a lot to do. Whether it's tossing a football in the backyard, toting supplies for a family picnic, or traveling on vacation, you're bound to be more physically active during summertime. And with all that extra activity, you may be putting more strain on your back than you realize. Not to worry though; by keeping up with chiropractic care and following a few simple rules, you can enjoy everything summer has to offer while still feeling great. >Travel can be a large strain, and a major cause of subluxation. Between carrying heavy luggage and spending long hours in a car or plane, there are plenty of opportunities for your spine to get out of alignment. There are ways, however, to make traveling a little gentler on your back. Be careful when picking up heavy travel bags, lifting with your legs rather than back muscles to prevent straining. If you're going on a long trip, make sure not to spend too much time in one position; it's a good idea to get up and stretch as often as you can. When working in the yard – whether it's gardening, mowing, or other outdoor chores – use the same caution you'd use in traveling. Try not to spend too much time stooping and bending, and be sure not to overwork any one part of your body. If you do a lot of heavy outside work during the summer, your chiropractor can show you stretches and exercises that will help strengthen your back muscles and prevent future backaches. Warm weather means more chances to try outdoor activities you may not usually have a chance to enjoy. If you aren't used to a lot of physical exertion, you may find yourself more prone to injury. If you do strain your back, be sure to seek treatment with chiropractic as soon as possible to prevent any problems from getting worse. There's no reason to sacrifice summertime activities to save your back; with a few precautions and regular chiropractic care, you can savor a summer that is both fun and pain-free! Image courtesy of Stockimages /...read more
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a unique and special time in a woman's life, and should be filled with the excitement and anticipation of welcoming their new baby boy or girl into the world. What it shouldn't be is a period of dealing with unnecessary aches, pains, and soreness. Thankfully, chiropractic can help relieve much of the discomfort that can be brought on during pregnancy. Some women may be concerned about whether or not chiropractic is safe for them and their baby. The answer is yes; not only is it safe to use chiropractic care for pregnancy, it is also remarkably beneficial. During pregnancy, the body becomes stressed by the change in hormones, biomechanics, and weight gain. Chiropractic adjustment helps relieve this neck and back pain, and it can also prevent sciatica – a condition often triggered in pregnant women due to pressure in the lumbar region of the spine. As the pregnancy continues, extra weight and loosening ligaments cause slight shifts in posture. Chiropractic helps maintain correct posture of the neck and back, as well as keeping the pelvis balanced, which is especially important during the later stages of pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis may reduce space in the uterus, leading to a higher likelihood of breeched birth. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends chiropractic care for realigning the pelvis and providing the optimal chance of a safe, easy delivery. Regular chiropractic visits help to make the entire experience of pregnancy more comfortable, by relieving symptoms such as nausea, headaches, constipation, indigestion, and insomnia. Chiropractic is the natural way to ensure that your nine months go smoothly, and that your baby gets a healthy start to life. Image courtesy of Adamr/...read more


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National Forest Programmes
The time is right to learn from past experiences and build a second-generation of "National Forest Programmes"
By Alexander Buck, Helga Pülzl and Ewald Rametsteiner
Since their conception more than two decades ago, national forest programmes (NFP) have become widespread forest policy frameworks internationally. The management of most of the world's forests is now governed by different types of NFPs to some degree. Hence NFPs present certain governance practices that all countries are interested to have. Yet, the overall picture regarding the impact of NFPs as national forest governance frameworks on sustainable forest management remains 'fuzzy'. Read more…
Governance and Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Landscapes – GLF Discussion Forum, 17th November
1. How can landscape approaches contribute to the UNFCCC process?
Landscape approaches require governance and legal frameworks to cross levels and sectors, informed by the best possible science of the problem. A policy learning architecture is needed to assess how interests and imperatives are prioritized and how collaborative solutions can be found.
2. How can landscape approaches contribute to the design of Sustainable Development Goals and their achievement?
How to improve the institutional setting for sustainable landscapes?
Beyond natural conditions it is the institutional setting that determines how landscapes are used. The institutional setting encompasses governance frameworks at multiple political levels including a multitude of public, private and societal actors.
However, after years of recognizing the need for coordinated multilevel governance, we have failed. To move forward, we need to think about why we have failed and, from there, develop a new architecture consistent with this explanation.
Obviously, complex multilevel governance of landscapes brings an increasing diversity of actors with different values to the table, with the intersection of state and private, global to local, across multiple sectors each focused on different problems and policy instrument preferences, creating challenges for coordination within the systems of power that result.
IUFRO Forest Governance Fact Sheet
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The current set of international forest governance arrangements is best seen as a complex hybrid mix of international law, soft law, and non-governmental performance-based measures such as international certification schemes and industry codes of conduct. A diverse array of organizations and interest groups, all with different mandates, create the institutional environment for forest policy and governance. All of these actors are dedicated to supporting the different functions of forests, developing and implementing measures designed to protect the forest benefits, and interacting – often in a competitive manner – with each other for political and financial support at different levels. There are an increasing number of governance challenges, such as the demand for bioenergy and legally harvested and produced timber (e.g. EU Timber Regulation on banning illegal timber products from the EU market, to be applied in early 2013). There is clear evidence from research that complex forest problems require synergistic approaches involving a wide range of policy instruments.
Innovative Approaches
There are two concepts that could guide efforts towards a more effective international forest governance: problem focused policy learning is enabled by including from the start a broad group of stakeholders and institutions inside and outside of the forest sector and by gathering practical advice, practitioners' knowledge, insights and the best available research. In addition, impacts between various policies and policy levels need to be better understood. Improved institutional intersection, in which different interventions perform specific functions, might lead to adaptive capacities in ways a single institution could not. In order to improve the understanding and practical application of these two concepts, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is currently establishing a new Task Force on International Forest Governance to address institutional intersection and policy learning.
A Contribution to Forest Europe
Policy learning and institutional intersection may support and guide the implementation of commitments declared in the 'Oslo Ministerial Decision: European Forests 2020′, such as the European Ministers' decision: (i) to develop and update policies and tools for sustainable forest management, including by facilitating open and flexible policy dialogue; (ii) to monitor, assess and facilitate implementation of commitments on sustainable forest management in all European countries and in the region; and (iii) to facilitate sharing of experiences across countries, sectors and stakeholders on all aspects of sustainable forest management and other forest related issues (see articles 21a-c).
The state of play of European forest governance and challenges
- European regional agreements with regard to governance include the Oslo Ministerial Mandate for Negotiating a Legally Binding Agreement on Forests in Europe, and the EU FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Action Plan, setting the goal of combating illegal harvesting and illegal timber trade in environment, trade and development cooperation policies.
- With these developments, domestic challenges arise. There is fragmentation of institutions and authority in addressing key goals. For example, good forest governance was originally seen as a development issue, but has become a trade issue also. The EU and Member States are facing the challenge to link the development agencies with the trade agencies and to find synergistic ways how to work together, that do not violate the legal responsibilities of either.
- As Europe with FLEGT is commending good governance elsewhere in such a coherent and concerned way, the EU and Member States are facing the challenge to also demonstrate good forest governance within the region in order to not lose legitimacy and credibility at international level.
What research can do
- Defining and implementing interaction between trade, development and natural resource policies is not as simple as it might seem. Researchers can uncover the pathways through which synergies could be facilitated by new institutional arrangements and new policy approaches. For example, incentives and signals from FLEGT could encourage supply chain tracking, often through the use of certification bodies, which then help to reinforce good forest governance in developing countries.
- Researchers have an ability to identify: what are the most synergistic pathways for interactions between the different actors and entities? And what does this mean for developing strategic directions and decisions in order to guide actors with often conflicting mandates and diverse institutional cultures? What are the obstacles for the formulation and implementation of policies and institutions fostering 'good' governance principles?
Policy learning
- Policy learning is the attempt to adjust the goals or techniques of policy in response to past experience and new information. In the complex context of European forest policy, policy learning can only begin when stakeholders, practitioners, government agencies, civil society organizations, and scientists create, through deliberation, a joint understanding of the context and nature of forest problems from a wide variety of perspectives. The success of this learning process depends upon having the best available information about policy options as informed by research, practice, and the experience of civil society.
- Policy learning that occurs in a deliberative process will expose legitimate differences over goals and objectives that divide stakeholders but, by creating a common understanding of 'how things work', policy learning also can reveal win-win solutions. For example, at the same time that participants learn about the viability of one or more efforts – such as FLEGT, certification and management plans etc. – they learn about the challenges confronting other stakeholders.
Institutional intersection
- The most important level of learning about potential solutions to public problems is at the level of intersection of institutions. It simply is no longer the case that a single intervention sits alone by itself and has no impact anywhere else. In fact any international negotiation or deliberation only has an impact when it actually interacts with something else, e.g. with domestic legislation or certification or national forest programmes.
- There is a role for research simultaneously involving practitioners and civil society to analyse the different interactions among government and market mechanisms across global, national and local scales that might produce innovative, effective and enduring results.
- For example, the supply chain tracking in the framework of the FLEGT process involves public and private actors at different levels – sub-nationally, nationally and internationally – and therefore could lead to broad global coalition for good forest governance in a way a single intervention, such as private certification schemes can not achieve.
- The institutional intersection approach is now gaining growing acceptance as illustrated by the UN Rio 2012 summit's focus on the two themes: 'green economy' and 'institutional framework for sustainable development'.
What can Forest Europe do?
- Forest Europe can play a key role in promoting policy learning and institutional intersection by sharing a learning platform involving multiple stakeholders, informed by the best available information about policy options.
- It can facilitate stakeholder and civil society participation at domestic level by creating forums for deliberation with scientists, policy makers, and forest managers at local, sub-national and national levels. For example, the national forest programme process could be a national-level learning forum.
- It can support engagement of policy makers in scientific meetings focused on governance and policy, such as the IUFRO All-Division 9 'Forest Policy and Economics' Conference in Sarajevo in May 2012.
- It can support policy-research networks, like the FOPER network in Southeast Europe, that are actively researching public problems identified through stakeholder processes with the purpose of contributing to policy makers, practitioners and civil society as well as to the research community.
- And it can actively promote the role of Forest Europe in the global discussion on forest governance by assuming a leadership role in creating the institutional capacity for policy learning and collaborative research necessary to provide adaptive governance capacity for the future.
Embracing complexity: Meeting the challenges of international forest governance. A global assessment report. This report was prepared in the frame of the Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP), an initiative established within the framework of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF). The report was led and coordinated by IUFRO. Visit: http://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is the only world-wide organization devoted to forest research and related sciences. Its members are research institutions, universities, and individual scientists as well as decision-making authorities and other stakeholders with a focus on forests and trees. Visit: http://www.iufro.org/
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Yesterday I left you with saying that on Black Friday, while shopping, I made a gutsy move. Why did I do what I did? I guess you could say that I wanted to just live my life. I wanted to go after what I wanted. There's a certain point in your life where you just put on your big girl pants, have faith, and go for it.
And that's what I did on Friday evening. Black Friday is a day for people to go shopping, so naturally, that gives me any reason to go into a store. So, during my Black Friday shopping, I made a purchase at Petco. I also grew a pair and gave the babe from Petco my name and number. It felt like I bolted out of the store, where I immediately texted my best friend asking what the hell had I just done. I had also been talking to Lindsay on the phone right before it, trying to get the courage to take the leap of faith.
Did I think Petco was going to text me? No, not at all. And you know what? Less than 2 hours later he did. And we talked until midnight. On Saturday, he picked me up from my house and took me to Boston. I didn't realize men still picked girls up for dates.
We drove into Malden, where we picked up the orange line (for those not local, that's Boston's train station). We took the T (subway), into the city, where we wandered over to Faneuil Hall, which is one of my favorite spots in Boston. We spotted the Grinch, who I was way too intrigued by.
After watching the mime for a few minutes, we headed over into Quincy Market, to grab lunch. To enjoy being in the moment, I didn't take many pictures. We walked inside Quincy Market, looking for the meal that caught our eyes. We settled on a place that had chicken kebabs. We really thought that we were going to get a great meal. Chicken kebabs with 2 sides. We both got peas and salad (for me), fries (for Petco). This meal was so horrendous that it was so hilarious, and one of our favorite moments of the day together. The kebabs were practically glued to the skewers, and at one point, both of our hands were on one skewer trying to get the chicken off. The chicken was bathed in a mystery sauce, and we have absolutely no idea why we didn't just go and buy new meals at a different place, but we powered through. From trying to find a table to eat at, and actually stomaching the food, it felt like middle school all over again.
After lunch, we wandered around Faneuil Hall, before heading down to the water, which is now my new favorite spot in Boston.
We took pictures and just talked for quite a bit. Once we got really cold, we headed back into the city for a little bit. We wandered into DavidsTea (<– that is not a typo), where I learned a hell of a lot, and got to smell some really amazing teas! It made me want to become a tea snob.
We spent 6 1/2 hours together, and it was unreal. Here was this guy that I thought was a muscular jock working at Petco, and it turns out he's more than just muscles.
After Boston, I headed to hang out with my best friend Allie, and her cousins, where we played board games and had girl talk. It was so much fun!
Sunday my Dad and I headed back to Boston to attend the Celtics vs. Spurs game. I got the tickets from my CrossFit friend Paul, as he was giving them away, so I happily scooped them up. Daddio and I had a blast!
The game was a 1 o'clock start, so we were home just shortly after 4. I did a few things around the house and on the blog before heading to Gerry's (Petco has a name). He cooked up an amazing dinner of sweet potato fries and healthy, breaded chicken tenders. I tried recreating the chicken tenders Monday night, and it was a total fail. We watched the Patriots game, before starting a new tv series. Have you guys seen Bates Motel? We are addicted. We made it through 2 episodes Sunday night and 1 last night.
So, my friends, you never know what will happen when you give a guy or girl your number. He might have a girlfriend. He might not be interested. And maybe, just maybe, that one little post-it note exchange can bring about something good.
Have you ever given a guy your number randomly?
I did when I was probably 20 and working at Target. The manager of the store next to us always came in to see me, so one day I walked into his store and gave him my number. I had good luck with that one too, but we only hung out once.


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Quick note: check out my review of a nifty vintage-inspired turntable (aka, vinyl record player) that folds up into almost a briefcase here.
Back in March I wrote an article for the blog Counting My Spoons entitled, "Making it Work: Chronic Illness & Fashion." I wrote about how picking out an outfit the night before helps me silence a nagging little voice that tries to tell me that because of the various symptoms that potentially could hit the next day that maybe I should just throw in the towel (before the day even begins) and just stay home. Now staying home is of course that right choice some days, but there are plenty of days where working, socializing, and of course shopping are even better for you health. You can find that article here.
On that note, I'll share a follow-up tip for those of us who tend to live in yoga pants and t-shirts: When you can, stay dressed in your day clothes a little later than normal. You might notice some changes in how you feel mentally if some days you wait until evening to get into your lounge/sleep clothes. And if you have others in your household, it can affect your relationship with them as well, bolstering your self-esteem and how they view you and your productivity. Here's a collage of some of my favorite recent outfits that I liked enough to wear past dinner time (which is really saying something). You'll notice there's a sweater theme going on, as fall is in full swing here in New England. Give it a try on a good day: Get dressed in something you enjoy and then stay dressed, even if it feels like there's no reason to.
Brought to you by: H&M, hand-me-downs, Burlington Coat Factory, hand-me-downs, Old Navy, and Target.
Have a good Friday. Hope you're well enough for your favorite outfit.


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I never photographed a wedding where fish was the a main theme. There were live fish in the center pieces, fish ice sculptures, and a raw seafood buffet. You may ask why? This couple really like fish... especially the bride. She is a Dr. of fish I think... you know when you ask someone what they do and they tell you and you are still not sure... well this is case. The maid of honor (bride's sister) speech explained it all.... they just love fish! I am so happy for them and will no doubt enjoy fish together for the rest of their lives! Thank you for choosing New Image to capture your wedding... We had a blast!
Best wishes,
Candy and Brad


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Wonderful old-fashioned diner with simple, consistently satisfying food and absurdly quick delivery. Some of my orders come in 9 minutes, which seems like pure magic. The delivery guys are sweet and they occasionally throw in a free donut just to be nice.
Cup & Saucer can be found at Canal St 85. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 2307 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.
If looking for a budgeted meal way too early in the morning, then Cup & Saucer is your best bet in the city. Offering morning specials of hearty sandwiches, decadent omelets, muffins and delicious pancakes, it only makes sense that this is one of the best for breakfast. Continue to enjoy their grub on the go with take out and delivery options or stop by for a light bite at peak lunch hours....


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William works as a Senior Clinical Officer for the Ministry of Health in Malawi. He holds a Master of Public Health degree, Bachelor of Science (Health Science Education) degree, and a Diploma in Clinical Medicine. He worked as a Deputy District Health Officer for Zomba District for seven years and previously served as a District Health officer. He has worked as a District HIV and AIDS programme coordinator for Zomba for more than ten years.


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Born in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. Lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Sean Fader is a conceptual artist working in the media of photography, performance, social practice, and the Internet. His most recent project is 365 Profile Pics, an exploration of social media and online exchange. This year-long project culminates in an exhibition at the SPRING/BREAK Art Show 2017 with Denny Gallery. Fader's other recent work, Backdrop for the Rebirth of the Collective Author was a response to Richard Prince, who reproduced a photograph from Instagram of Fader's performance piece #wishingpelt for his exhibition at Gagosian.
Sean Fader received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, his MA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, and his BFA from the New School in New York City. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally in Dubai, Canada, Mexico and England. Recent exhibitions and performances include PICTURE YOURSELF: Selfied, Cellphones, and the Digital Age at the College of Wooster Art Museum, Wooster, OH (2016), #Yes Gaga! at the Satellite Art Fair, Miami, FL, (2016), Share This! Appropriation After Cynicism, at Denny Gallery, New York, NY (2015), I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Love In The Modern Age, at Esteven Art Gallery and Museum, Saskatchewan, Canada (2015), and Sup?, a solo exhibition at the University of Illinois in Springfield (2014). Fader was named a NYFA Fellow in 2013 and A Blade of Grass Fellow for 2012-2013, and he received Magenta Foundation's Flash Forward Award for Emerging Photographers in 2012. Fader has attended prestigious residencies at Bemis Center for the Contemporary Arts and Yaddo. He has received press coverage in MOMUS, Hyperallergic, Art F City, the Huffington Post, and Slate.com.
Watch this video to learn more about Sean Fader's project 365 Profile Pics from 2017.Download CV
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- 03.07.2017 Interview with Kimberly Ruth on BTRtoday
- 03.03.2017 Interviewed by NY1 "During Annual NYC Art Fair Week"
- 03.02.2017 Interview about "365 Profile Pics" with ArtSlant
- 02.25.2017 "365 Profile Pics" at SPRING/BREAK in Artnet
- 01.08.2015 "Share This! Appropriation After Cynicism" Reviewed in Momus
- 12.31.2014 Annie Shepard on Sean Fader in Plastiglass Journal
- 10.23.2014 "A Young Artist Debuts at Gagosian, Thanks to Richard Prince" in Hyperallergic
- 07.15.2014 "Sean Fader Explores The Art Of Online Dating In 'Sup?'" in the Huffington Post
- 05.10.2014 Sean Fader's #wishingpelt Highlighted in "PULSE is Back!" in Art F City


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Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that when a certain aggressive leukemia is causing havoc in the body, the solution may be to force the cancer cells to grow up and behave.
After a chance observation in the lab, the researchers found a method that can cause dangerous leukemia cells to mature into harmless immune cells known as macrophages.
The findings will be described in a paper that will be published online March 16 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with a mutation called the Philadelphia chromosome is a particularly aggressive cancer with poor outcomes, said Ravi Majeti, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine and senior author of the paper. So finding potential treatments is particularly exciting.
Majeti and his colleagues made the key observation after collecting leukemia cells from a patient and trying to keep the cells alive in a culture plate. "We were throwing everything at them to help them survive," said Majeti, who is also a member of the Stanford Cancer Institute and the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.
An unusual metamorphosis
Postdoctoral scholar Scott McClellan MD, PhD, a lead author of the paper, mentioned that some of the cancer cells in culture were changing shape and size into what looked like macrophages. Majeti concurred with that observation, but the reasons for the changed cells were a mystery until he remembered an old research paper, which showed that early B-cell mouse progenitor cells could be forced to become macrophages when exposed to certain transcription factors -- proteins that bind to certain DNA sequences.
"B-cell leukemia cells are in many ways progenitor cells that are forced to stay in an immature state," Majeti said. So he, McClellan and student Christopher Dove, an MD/PhD student and the paper's other lead author, did more experiments and confirmed that methods shown to have altered the fate of the mouse progenitor cells years ago could be used to transform these human cancer cells into macrophages, which can engulf and digest cancer cells and pathogens.
Majeti and his colleagues have some reason to hope that when the cancer cells become macrophages they will not only be neutralized, but may actually assist in fighting the cancer. Like a bloodhound owner who gives the dog a sniff of an object that was associated with the person or animal he wants to track, macrophage cells present recognizable bits of abnormal cells to other immune cells so that they can launch an attack. "Because the macrophage cells came from the cancer cells, they will already carry with them the chemical signals that will identify the cancer cells, making an immune attack against the cancer more likely," Majeti said.
The hope for a therapy
The researchers' next steps will be to see if they can find a drug that will prompt the same reaction and that could serve as the basis for a therapy for the leukemia. There is some precedent for such a treatment. Retinoic acid is commonly used to treat another cancer called acute promyelocytic leukemia. In that case, retinoic acid is used to turn cancer cells into mature cells called granulocytes. This treatment is the only well-established therapy that matures, or "differentiates," cancer cells, but researchers around the world are hopeful of finding many more. "There's big-time interest in differentiation therapies for cancer," Majeti said.
Other Stanford co-authors of the paper are computational biologist Andrew Gentles, PhD, and technician Christine Ryan, who is now a medical student at Stanford.
This research was supported by the National Institutes of Health (grant U54CA149145), the New York Stem Cell Foundation, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Walter V. and Idun Berry Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Majeti is a New York Stem Cell Foundation Robertson Investigator.
The Stanford University School of Medicine consistently ranks among the nation's top medical schools, integrating research, medical education, patient care and community service. For more news about the school, please visit http://med.


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If your mobility is seriously challenged, either by an injury or a devastating disease which leaves you hard of walking, or even hard of standing in location for extended periods of time, and you are looking into Medicare, Medigap, and Secondary wheel chair Insurance to help you settle the expenses of a mobility gadget such as a Medicare wheel chair or Medicare power wheel chair, then you are checking out the ideal info. By the time you end up reading you must have a better information that can help you decide whether you should get Medigap or Secondary insurance to help you if you are dealing with copayments, coinsurances and deductibles that Medicare by itself does not pay for.
Medicare Alone
Part B of Medicare requires from you an application for repayment of the expenses of the power wheel chair, that includes the "certificate of medical requirement" signed and dated by your doctor. When the application is authorized, you will get 80% of the expense of a power wheel chair after deductible.
As an example, let's say the power wheel chair cost $2,000. The Medicare deductible is $155 at this time, so your expense cost is $155 + 0.20 * ($ 2,000-$ 155), which amounts to your out of pocket cost of $524.
Medicare Plus Medigap
Medigap additional insurance coverages are administered by regional insurance companies which can compete on the rate of these benefits. Many of the Medigap programs will cover the 20% coinsurance, but will not cover your deductible. A few Medigap programs will cover both the coinsurance and the deductible, bringing your overall out of pocket cost for your power wheel chair down to $0.
Medicare Plus Secondary Insurance coverage
Medicare Secondary Insurances are not managed federally, so they can be created in a different way by private insurance companies. Most likely, secondary insurances would contribute to the power wheelchair purchase if Medicare contributes.
Caveat: Another, more subtle difference in between Medigap and Medicare secondary insurance coverage for a wheelchair is the fact that Medicare itself has repaired costs on specific kinds of movement devices such as Medicare power wheel chairs. There may or may not be such restrictions with secondary insurances for a wheel chair. So in case of you requiring a pricey power wheelchair (and the expenses of those may go up to $8,000 and more), a Medicare plus Medicare Secondary Insurance coverage mix might serve you better than Medicare plus Medigap.


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Discussion in 'Wii - Hacking' started by shashilx, Jun 3, 2009.
I'm confused now. Do I need to remove cIOS36 before install cIOS38?
No. You can, but cIOS based on IOS36 doesn't interfere with the installation of the IOS38-based.
For what cIOS38 then?
It won't cause any problems, but it will overwrite it since they both install to IOS249. As of cIOSv12, IOS249 is based on IOS38 instead of 36, that's all.
Personally, I'd stick with rev9 or 10 (both IOS36 based) for now, since revs 12 and 13 seem to be causing some issues for folks (dodgy hd support etc), but that may just be because programs making use of the new version still need to have some code updated.
cIOS38 has replaced cIOS36 in the latest revs (but still installs to 249). You can use either; they serve the same purpose. I understand that the new 38 based version works with those pain in the ass LU64s though.
Do NOT delete IOS36 or IOS38. cIOS is something different and installs as IOS249. The number and filename of the installer tells us what the cIOS is based on, so:
cIOS36rev10 is the 10th revision of cIOS, which was based on IOS36
cIOS38rev13b is the 13th revision (second build) of cIOS, which was based on IOS38
The important thing as the end user is the "cIOS" part and the "revXX" part. Anything cIOS will install on the Wii as IOS249.
Well, not ANYthing cIOS. For example, the cIOS USB that installs as 222 (or 202). But for waninkoko's cIOS revs, yes.
Well ANYTHING cIOS doesn't install as ios249 but all of waninkoko's rev ___ installers will install to IOS249. But yes the important think here is don't do anything to your IOS that aren't above 200. Pretty much anything below that are other IOS that your Wii needs for other purposes and deleting those can have major effects depending on what runs off them. All cIOS should be over 200 and in this case the only thing that concerns you is IOS249 which is where either cios rev will install to whether it's based off IOS36 or IOS38. And from your end you really don't need to worry about even that as they will just install over eachother just the same. All you should care about is if you have problems that your current revision installed doesn't take care of then try to update to the most recent one to see if it fixed it.
Edit: Beaten. Should have refreshed first
I would just install cIOS36 rev 10 its the best!!
Cool, that's exactly what I got!!! Indeed, everything runs absolutely superb!
if you don't need mic/keyboard or any usb accessory for example in animal crossing, then you can stay on rev10.
but if u need your accessories you should stick to rev9 from waninkoko or the rev11 made by hermes.
in cIOS rev10 the usb ports won't work for mics etc.
hum, is WiiShizzza right?
I always thought rev 10 was the most compatable/ best cIOS..?
It's new to me, that rev9 supports USB peripherals.
Yes, he's right. 10 is just fine as long as you don't need USB accessories.
can someone help me?
after I install the cios38 and load the game through the usb loader gx, the controller hand disappears.
A known random USB Loader GX bug, it's just a graphical bug.
You can still use the loader, or restart and it should be back to normal.
Registered issue on their google code site
yup after I restart it the the hand does comeback. But the problem is I haven't been able to get the remote to show in any of the games after it's loaded through the usbloader.
it makes it hard to choose any button like 1 or 2 players and the settings button.


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Each and every month the Muslim Community & Health Center's Monthly Breast Health Education, funded by a grant from Susan G. Koman Southeast Wisconsin.
The program will provide Free breast health education and examinations to women from deserving communities around Southeast Wisconsin, who have language, cultural or access barriers. Women who are eligible will be given a free Mammogram at a different date.
The goal is to reach 150 women and identify 100 who have not had age-appropriate screening in the prior 12 months. The program will provide assistance with scheduling, reminders, phone calls, financial advocacy, and other support to ensure screening. The Columbia St. Mary's mobile mammography coach will provide 25 mammograms per quarter for qualifying women at the Muslim Community Health Center.
What happens at the workshops?
Workshops cover the following:
- what breast awareness is and why it is important
- identifying what is normal
- knowing what changes to look and feel for
- known risk factors
The aim of the workshops are to allow a interactive and relaxed discussion on breast health awareness. Currently, we hold workshops in a multiple languages including: English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Rohyngga, Karen, Persian, and Turkish.
One of our previous participants explains how the workshop helped her:
"I learned so much from the workshop, plus I received a clinical breast exam. The doctor told me to follow up with a mammogram, which I wouldn't have done otherwise. Nothing was seen in the mammogram, but I feel better knowing now what is normal for me. Thanks to the doctor and staff that helped me."


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Holiday Miracle Events
The Miracle began on December 25, 1996 when the Denver ChopHouse staff, driven to brighten the holiday for the area's hungry and homeless population, served a Christmas feast complete with all of the trimmings to 250 homeless men, women and children in the community.
What began as a small gesture of kindness has now spread across the United States.
We accept donations for all Miracle Events. You can help by giving to any of the following:
- Boise, ID - Miracle Event
- Indianapolis, IN - Miracle on Washington St.
- Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis Miracle
Volunteer for a Miracle Event:
- Boise Miracle (Boise, ID)
- Indianapolis, Miracle on Washington St. (Indianapolis, IN)
- Minneapolis Miracle (Minneapolis, MN)
If you are interested in volunteering in 2017, please click the links above to register. If you have any questions, contact Katie Mills, firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you are interested in volunteering in 2017, please fill out the form below to be notified when the volunteer sign up is live. If you have any questions, contact Katie Mills, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thanksgiving Gatherings
The Thanksgiving Gathering event includes a traditional Thanksgiving meal, hosted for local homeless and displaced families and served by eager community members.
This is a day centered on dignity and celebration, served up with a side of warm hospitality. Guests are transported from shelters to our restaurants for a delicious holiday meal. More important than anything else though, guests feel honored and cared for by gracious community members, because that is what the Thanksgiving Gathering is all about. This year, restaurants in Longmont and Greeley will be hosting over 1,600 guests at our Thanksgiving Gatherings.
We accept donations for all Thanksgiving Gatherings. You can help by giving to either of the following:
- Longmont, CO - Thanksgiving Gathering
- Greeley, CO - Thanksgiving Gathering
Volunteer for a Thanksgiving Gathering:
- Longmont, CO - Thanksgiving Gathering
- Greeley, CO - Thanksgiving Gathering


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Lindex's new CEO Susanne Ehnbåge has announced a 56% increase in profits for the second quarter of the year, driven by a series of cost reduction initiatives and strong sales.
Lindex's new CEO Susanne Ehnbåge has announced a 56% increase in profits for the second quarter of the year, driven by a series of cost reduction initiatives and strong sales.
According to the results of a market research survey, Britain's top footwear shoppers are in fact men aged 16-24, an impressive 95 percent of them having bought a new pair of shoes last year.
South African fashion retailer Truworths International has created a chief operating officer position to boost retail sales growth at home and in the UK, where consumer spending remains under pressure.
Puma and Tinycottons have teamed up for a fun, food-themed collection for children, with sneakers and apparel for babies, toddlers and grade schoolers. The collection is to go on sale on August 15.
Nordstrom is making back-to-school shopping easier for some 25,000 students across the US this month, via its latest charitable initiative.
The French competition authority has given the Vivarte Group the green light to sell its subsidiary, Besson Chaussures, to investment fund Weinberg Capital Partners and to the Philippe Ginestet group.
The net sales of Deckers Brands in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 has increased 19.5 per cent to $250.6 million compared to $209.7 million for the same period last year. Net sales increased 17.6 per cent.
Fashion didn't do so well at John lewis in the latest week, despite strength in warm weather clothing and a small rise in menswear sales at the chain.
SMCP has been one of the market's biggest success stories of recent years and it looks like that success story is continuing. The company issued its Q2 results on the last day of July and described them as "superb".
Vans has partnered with the Van Gogh Museum on a capsule designed to help support the preservation and legacy of Van Gogh's art and the museum's collection.
JD Sports has added a a new multi-stream music entertainment platform, called JD-X, to its in-store offer and to its mobile app as entertainment becomes a key feature of both store and online shopping.
Sustainability was the key message at Pure London as its new Conscious section debuted with a broad selection of sustainable brands and the seminar and discussion programme took a deep dive into the issue.
Struggling mother and baby products retailer Mothercare is reportedly planning a new marketing push as it works to revive its business in the face of a CVA that will see a large number of store closures and job losses.
Shop Direct, the owner of online fashion retailers including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods, has announced changes to its executive board to be more customer-centric.
Bonmarché had mixed news on Thursday as it latest trading update showed that online sales continue to boom but like-for-like sales in stores remain weak. However, the company is upbeat and is seeing signs of progress.


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Staff and Family Benefits
Salary Sacrifice
Alpine Health offers all permanent full and part-time staff members the opportunity to salary sacrifice.
Salary sacrificing is a process whereby you can, under an arrangement with Alpine Health, agree to receive part of your gross salary as a non-cash benefit rather than as salary. The non cash benefit is paid out of your pre-tax salary, allowing your gross salary to be reduced by the cost of your benefit, reducing your income tax payable.
You can salary sacrifice up to 30% of your base annual salary, reducing your taxable income by this amount (where no FBT applies). You can also elect to contribute an additional 20% towards superannuation making it possible to sacrifice up to 50% of your base salary.
Salary Sacrifice funds can be paid towards: housing loans, car loans, personal loans, credit card payments, superannuation and meal entertainment
Extended Assistance Program
Alpine Health offers an extensive Extended Assistance Program to staff members, their families, and volunteers of the organisation.
We firmly believe that for staff and volunteers to make a productive and lasting contribution to Alpine Health their personal health and wellbeing, and that of their immediate families, needs to be well balanced.
To support this, Alpine Health has established an Extended Assistance Program that supports individuals experiencing personal problems or work difficulties.
The Extended Assistance Program affords individuals:
Personal choice of accredited practitioner / health provider
Alpine Health funded support
A confidential environment to work towards resolving issues
Support to maintain work commitments
Flexible Employment Practices
Alpine Health makes available employment practices that accommodate the personal circumstances and commitments of staff.
Alpine Health negotiates with staff both ongoing and responsive employment arrangements that include:
Flexible EFT
Child care
Dependant care
48/52 leave
Flexible employment practices are arranged within the limitations of legislation and employment awards.
Relocation and Removal
Alpine Health will support the relocation of newly appointed staff to the Alpine region.
Alpine Health will assist with:
Sourcing of accommodation
Information regarding your new community and region
Spousal requirements including:
Support in finding employment
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Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00046280
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : September 26, 2002
Last Update Posted : May 2, 2018
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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New Irish pop group Triniti — described as Enya meets The Corrs — are to perform at next month's London Press Ball in aid of The Journalists' Charity.
There are only seven tables left for the ball, which features a charity auction and takes place at the Natural History Museum on Thursday 12 October.
Patron Lord Rothermere will be among the guests. For bookings telephone 020 8429 7520 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This print from an original watercolor by M. Scott Oatman is a touching portrait of a pinto beauty enjoying a snack on Assateague Island. Scott's masterful use of color, light, and texture perfectly captures the intimacy of the moment. Delivered mounted in a white mat ready for framing. Outer dimensions of mat, 8.0" x 10.0" (5.0" x 7.0" opening).
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