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The Bush Tax Cuts Just Did Not Deliver
If the Republican Party's various supply-side arguments for extending the Bush tax cuts seem familiar, that's because they are. The conservative arguments for more tax cuts mirror the lofty claims President George W. Bush made when he signed the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts into law. Bush promised economic growth and sustained prosperity; the economy got neither. In fact, from 2001 to 2007, the country experienced the weakest job growth since the end of World War II. While the nation's millionaires and billionaires got rich, average household income fell for the first time on record. In response to the recession, the Obama administration has proposed extending tax cuts for all but the wealthiest of Americans. Republicans want the rates extended for everyone, including athletes, movie stars, and billionaire hedge fund managers. These people are not likely to spend the extra money and not likely to stimulate the economy, but Republicans swear by discredited economic theories and warn that higher rates will hurt small businesses. There is little evidence for that. In fact, there is no greater evidence that tax cuts for the rich fail to lift all boats than the costly and ineffective Bush tax cuts.
Bush Tax Cuts Failed To Deliver
During Bush Years, Household Income Declined For First Time On Record. According to a report by the Center for American Progress: "The Bush economic cycle saw the first decline in median household incomes of any cycle since 1967, when the Census Bureau began tracking household data."
[Center for American Progress, February 2009]
Bush Tax Cuts Inefficient, Didn't Stimulate The Economy. According to the Tax Policy Center's William Gale: "Economic research over the past decade can explain why extending the original Bush tax cuts is not good stimulus policy. After the tax rebates in 2001, 2003, and 2008, households appear to have spent in relatively short order somewhere between 25 and 67 cents more for each dollar of tax cut. This makes tax cuts in general - even the parts of those tax bills that were intended to stimulate - a relatively weak way to help the economy compared to increases in government purchases, for which each dollar of increased deficit turns into an additional dollar of spending." [Tax Policy Center, 9/30/10]
Bush Tax Cuts Followed By Weakest Jobs And Income Growth In Post-War Period. According to a report by the Center for American Progress, the Bush tax cuts failed to deliver jobs and income growth: "This period registered the weakest jobs and income growth in the post-war period. Overall monthly job growth was the worst of any cycle since at least February 1945, and household income growth was negative for the first cycle since tracking began in 1967. Women reversed employment gains of previous cycles. And for African Americans, the worst job growth on record was matched by an unprecedented increase in poverty." [Center for American Progress, February 2009]
Bush Tax Cuts Followed By "The Slowest Average Annual Growth Since World War II." As the New York Times' David Leonhardt explains:
Those tax cuts passed in 2001 amid big promises about what they would do for the economy. What followed? The decade with the slowest average annual growth since World War II. Amazingly, that statement is true even if you forget about the Great Recession and simply look at 2001-7.
The competition for slowest growth is not even close, either. Growth from 2001 to 2007 averaged 2.39 percent a year (and growth from 2001 through the third quarter of 2010 averaged 1.66 percent). The decade with the second-worst showing for growth was 1971 to 1980 - the dreaded 1970s - but it still had 3.21 percent average growth.
The picture does not change if you instead look at five-year periods. Here's a chart ranking five-year periods over the past 50 years, in descending order of average annual growth:
Is there good evidence the tax cuts persuaded more people to join the work force (because they would be able to keep more of their income)? Not really. The labor-force participation rate fell in the years after 2001 and has never again approached its record in the year 2000.
Is there evidence that the tax cuts led to a lot of entrepreneurship and innovation? Again, no. The rate at which start-up businesses created jobs fell during the past decade.
[New York Times, 11/18/10]
Heritage Foundation Budget Guru: Bush Tax Cuts Played Some Role In Lower Revenues. As the Heritage Foundation's Brian Riedl admits: "the 2001/2003 tax cuts played some role in keeping revenues below their historical average for most of the 2000s, but the country was also recovering from a recession at that time, too." [Heritage Foundation, 7/29/10]
Bush Cuts Followed By Slowest Jobs Growth Since The End Of World War II. According to a report by the Center for American Progress, "from March 2001 to December 2007 the economy added 1.8 million jobs for workers aged 25 to 54, only 22,000 per month. That translates to an average annualized growth rate of only 0.3 percent per month-the slowest of any cycle on record since the end of World War II and one-fifth the growth rate during the 1990s."
[Center for American Progress, February 2009]
Bush Tax Cuts Are Costly, Add To Deficit And Debt
The Bush Tax Cuts Are The Primary Driver Of Federal Budget Deficits Over The Next Decade. Below is a chart from CBPP showing the deficit impacts of war spending, financial recovery spending, the recession itself, and the Bush tax cuts:
[CBPP.org, 6/28/10]
Continuing Bush Tax Cuts Doom The Long-Term Fiscal Picture. As the Tax Policy Center's William Gale has explained: "The deficits we face over the next decade reflect a fundamental imbalance between spending and revenue, one that goes beyond entitlements. Based on projections by the CBO, Alan Auerbach of the University of California at Berkeley and myself, among others, even if the economy returns to full employment by 2014 and stays there for the rest of the decade, the continuation of current fiscal policies, including the Bush tax cuts, would lead to a national debt in the range of 90 percent of GDP by 2020. That's already the highest rate since just after World War II -- and Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security aren't expected to hit their steepest spending increases until after 2020." [Washington Post, 8/1/10]
Extending Bush Tax Cuts "Would Increase The Debt By An Amount Roughly Equal To The Size Of The Economy." As the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities points out, tax cuts do not pay for themselves. In fact, if an unpaid-for extension is enacted, by 2050, the national debt "would increase the debt by an amount roughly equal to the size of the economy."
Expiration of Tax Cuts Won't Hurt Small Business
Letting Bush Tax Cuts Expire Won't Hurt Small Businesses. As the Tax Policy Center's William Gale has explained:
Less than 2 percent of tax returns reporting small-business income are filed by taxpayers in the top two income brackets -- individuals earning more than about $170,000 a year and families earning more than about $210,000 a year.
And just as most small businesses aren't owned by people in the top income brackets, most people in the top income brackets don't rely mainly on small-business income: According to the Tax Policy Center, such proceeds make up a majority of income for about 40 percent of households in the top income bracket and a third of households in the second-highest bracket. If the objective is to help small businesses, continuing the Bush tax cuts on high-income taxpayers isn't the way to go -- it would miss more than 98 percent of small-business owners and would primarily help people who don't make most of their money off those businesses.
[Washington Post, 8/1/10]
Allowing Tax Cuts For The Rich To Expire Will Not "Adversely Affect Small Business And Job Growth." According to the Congressional Research Service, "Research has shown that tax cuts directed to high income taxpayers have a small stimulative effect because they tend to save any additional income. Increasing tax rates for the richest 2% of taxpayers (by allowing the high income tax cuts to expire) will likely neither significantly decrease consumer expenditures nor adversely affect small business and job growth." [Congressional Research Service, 10/27/10, internal citation deleted for clarity]
Just 12 Percent Of Money Raised By Increasing Top Rates Comes From "Small Businesses With Actual Workers." As reported by Businessweek: "The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, which analyzes issues for lawmakers, largely agreed with Obama in a Sept. 3 report that considered only taxpayers with employees. Its conclusion: Small businesses with actual workers would pay only about 12 percent of the higher taxes. 'Across-the-board tax cuts for high-income individuals are not efficiently targeted to small businesses,' wrote author Jane G. Gravelle." [Businessweek, 9/23/10]
Only 3 Percent Of People In Top Brackets Have Any Business Income At All. From the Center for American Progress: "But according to the Joint Committee on Taxation, just 3 percent of people with any business income at all-from an enterprise large or small-face either of the top two income tax brackets, which are the ones in question. Conservatives eventually conceded this point, but pivoted to the literal number of 'small businesses' that they claim will be affected if the tax cuts for the rich expire." [Center for American Progress, 11/15/10]
Bloomberg: GOP Definition Of Small Business Includes "George Soros, Most Movie Stars And Obama Himself." According to Bloomberg:
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says President Barack Obama wants to subject half of all small-business income to a tax increase, a move that he says would strike a blow at the U.S. job-creation engine.
McConnell's numbers only add up if you consider people like billionaire investor George Soros, most movie stars and Obama himself small-business owners, tax experts say.
That's because the lawmaker is basing his figure on a broad definition of the term that experts say includes authors, actors and athletes who employ few if any workers. It also encompasses businesses that many people wouldn't consider small, such as Soros's hedge-fund firm and major law partnerships. [Bloomberg, 9/20/10]
Allowing Tax Cuts For The Rich To Expire Wouldn't Stifle Economy Recovery. According to the Congressional Research Service, "allowing the tax cuts targeted to high income taxpayers to expire as scheduled could help reduce budget deficits in the short-term without stifling the economic recovery." [Congressional Research Service, 10/27/10]
More Money For Millionaires
Richest One-Tenth Of 1 Percent Will Benefit Most From Extension Of All Tax Cuts. As Princeton economist Paul Krugman explains, "the majority of the tax cuts would go to the richest one-tenth of 1 percent. Take a group of 1,000 randomly selected Americans, and pick the one with the highest income; he's going to get the majority of that group's tax break. And the average tax break for those lucky few - the poorest members of the group have annual incomes of more than $2 million, and the average member makes more than $7 million a year - would be $3 million over the course of the next decade." [New York Times, 8/22/10]


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Join Snooty the manatee this Saturday for his 63rd birthday party! The birthday party starts at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the South Florida Museum. The annual event is held in the museum's outdoor Spanish Plaza, and is absolutely free for all of Snooty's friends and fans.
Snooty was born July 21, 1948, at the old Miami Aquarium and Tackle Company, Snooty is one of the first recorded births of a manatee in captivity. Snooty is the world's oldest manatee on record!
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It's difficult to think of a vegetable given a harder time than the humble sprout. However if you look beyond the vociferous haters, there is a quiet uprising of sprout believers who (quite rightly) think it's bonkers to only eat them on Christmas Day. Of all the edible brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflower, swede and broccoli, Brussels sprouts have retained most of the bitter flavour inherited from their wild kale-like ancestors. It is the harnessing of this bitterness that gets sprouts singing through a dish: contrast it with the sweetness of velvety chestnuts; pair it with the acidity of balsamic vinegar, the richness of honey, and the toasty crunch of pine nuts, or balance it with cream and bacon in an oozy gratin. Vegbox customers on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/riverford) have come up with some creative suggestions too, like Brussels sprouts curry, and tempura-battered sprouts served with a chilli dip. The key is to avoid creating the sulphurous mush so deserving of playground mockery by using light cooking only; think swift simmer, rapid roast, or flash stir-fry.
Perhaps another barrier to Brussels sprouts entering the fold of favourite veg is the effort needed to prep them before they even see a pan; there may be a couple of dodgy outer leaves to peel back, and perhaps a cross to cut into the base of the larger ones to ensure even cooking. However, repetitive tasks like this are often what makes cooking a relaxing experience for many; the hands are kept busy, freeing the mind to swap concentration and stress for a meandering ponder.
As a crop, Brussels sprouts can be a challenge to grow organically. The buds are borne in a hypnotically ordered DNA-style double helix on a tough trunk that supports a dense canopy of leaves above. The latter is the root of the problem, trapping a layer of humidity and providing the perfect breeding ground for the slugs, aphids and fungal diseases that plague the crop when it is not sprayed with a barrage of chemicals. A fair amount of hand selection is needed at harvest and our sprouts are never cosmetically perfect, but the slower growth does tend to make them taste better. It's been an excellent year and the crop is looking very strong, but 25 years of growing veg has taught us not to relax until we've got them all on your doorstep!


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Online forms on your law firm website are an important part of reaching your target audience while providing an additional outlet to capture information. They are easy to edit, eliminate paper and printing expenses, and can provide timely results. Knowing how to correctly design your web forms to enhance user functionality is a key component when implementing an interactive experience.
Here are 5 tips for fluid and effective forms:
- Include Fields: All the fields you use must be clearly labeled to ensure that your clients understand what types of information you need.
- Think About Layout: Your layout design should be clean and simple, but visually appealing. Your fonts should be clear and easy to read, and the colors you use should complement your overall design scheme. The spacing of your fields and fonts must be the right size for readability. All boxes should be the same size as well because customizing boxes can add confusion and distort the layout.
- Protect Users' Privacy: Make sure the form includes a message that ensures users there will be no personal information shared. Your privacy policy should be linked and easily accessible to anyone who desires to read it.
- Explain Errors: Make sure you have an error message present so the person can easily determine where they went wrong. The field that poses a problem should be highlighted for easy identification.
- Provide Options: Not all fields will apply to all individuals. It's important to highlight what's mandatory vs. what's not. Using an asterisk to denote which fields are mandatory and which are optional can make a big difference in usability.
According to a survey done by KoMarketing/Huff Industrial Marketing, 53% of individuals using online forms said thorough contact information was a must for establishing credibility. 58% of survey responses indicated that people do not want to release their phone numbers when completing online submissions.
Following these best practices can help you gather data, generate leads, and impress your clients. They can be adapted to your specific needs and they can help streamline your internal processes.


text: A Lawyer's Guide to Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution In this emerging digital landscape of major technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of things and blockchain, what is the Fourth Industrial Revolution and what are its implications for the legal profession? Are lawyers equipped to handle this ever-changing landscape? In this UTS Law Future of the Legal Profession keynote address, Tom Daemen, Director and Assistant General Counsel for Microsoft's Corporate, External & Legal Affairs in Australia and New Zealand, will examine the journey of the Fourth Industrial Revolution currently underway and explore its impact on our global society. Specifically, Tom will contend that although disruption presents challenges, the legal profession has far too often ignored the upside of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through examples and anecdotes from around the world, Tom will highlight how agility, an innovator's mindset and rapid adaptability present the legal profession with tremendous opportunities in this new era Be sure not to miss this informative and engaging dialogue with a dynamic speaker, followed by a robust discussion during the Q&A session. The event will finish with a networking reception for all with a keen interest in the future of the legal profession, technology and innovation. Tom Daemen is a Director and Assistant General Counsel in Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs group. He currently leads the legal and government affairs teams in Australia and New Zealand, and previously held numerous other positions with Microsoft around the world. For example, he worked in Brussels and helped the company navigate the European Union's legal and political maze, and also led the global legal team responsible for Skype and Office. With legal degrees from Europe and the United States, Mr. Daemen is both an English Solicitor and a U.S. qualified lawyer. This event is the third in the widely successful Future of the Legal Profession series. Initiated by the Dean, Professor Lesley Hitchens, the series is at the forefront of thought leadership on the changing landscape of the legal profession.


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Directed/Produced/Written by: Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman
Produced by: Christine K. Walker, Elizabeth Redleaf
Animation Designer: Eric Drooker
Executive Producer: Gus Van Sant
Associate Producer: James Q. Chan
Production Company: Werc Werk Works, Telling Pictures
Distributed by: Oscilloscope
Composed from court records, interviews, and HOWL by Allen Ginsberg. Animation inspired by ILLUMINATED POEMS by Allen Ginsberg and Eric Drooker.
James Franco stars as the young Allen Ginsberg--poet, counter-culture adventurer, and chronicler of the Beat Generation. In his famously confessional, leave-nothing-out style, Ginsberg recounts the road trips, love affairs, and search for personal liberation that led to the most timeless and electrifying work of his career: the poem HOWL. Meanwhile in a San Francisco courtroom, HOWL is on trial. Prosecutor Ralph McIntosh (David Strathairn) sets out to prove that the book should be banned, while suave defense attorney Jake Ehrlich (Jon Hamm) argues fervently for freedom of speech and creative expression. The proceedings veer from the comically absurd to the passionate as a host of unusual witnesses (Jeff Daniels, Mary-Louise Parker, Treat Williams, Alessandro Nivola) pit generation against generation and art against fear in front of conservative Judge Clayton Horn (Bob Balaban).
Howl is simultaneously a portrait of a renegade artist breaking down barriers to find love and redemption, and an imaginative ride through a prophetic masterpiece that rocked a generation and was heard around the world. (www.howlthemovie.com)
Sundance Film Festival; Opening Night 2010
Berlinale Film Festival
National Board of Review Freedom of Expression Award Winner
"Not quite a biopic, not really a documentary and only loosely an adaptation, HOWL does something that sounds simple until you consider how rarely it occurs in films of any kind. It takes a familiar, celebrated piece of writing and makes it come alive."
"Moments of soaring brilliance, with an elegant performance by James Franco as Ginsberg that should redefine his career."
- Betsy Sharkey, LA Times
"HOWL combines dramatization and documentary images so fluidly that one experiences what may be a new form."
- Steven Watson, Artforum
"Damned if Franco doesn't nail the poet's winningly bombastic urban-intellectual glee; he's like a young rabbi letting himself go in the New York beatnik unerground. HOWL isn't a conventional biopic."
- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"Franco plays Ginsberg with an electrified fondness. HOWL plays like poetry in motion."
- Troy Patterson, Spin Magazine
"An exhilarating experiment that Sundance was built to nurture. Bravo!"
- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone


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Pvoc Kit 1.49
Bug fixes in +pvocloop audio unit, and general stability and channel switching logic improvements in all plugins. Lion support is still beta – email me if you would like to try the Lion plugin unlocker (that is, if you are … Continue reading
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Pvoc Kit 1.48
This update is for Mac only – it fixes mono compatibility with Digital Performer and adds PPC support to the RTAS plugins. Pvoc Kit 1.47 is the latest for Windows – only available to registered users. Email for a copy.
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Pvoc Kit 1.47
This update corrects the occasional mute or buzzing that was occuring in +spiralstretch. Also, the OS X installer includes a freeware phase shifter (+phasor) in VST, AU and RTAS.
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Lion compatibility
So far most all of the plugins, and SoundHack have been working under Lion. More testing needs to be done to make sure. The Spectral Shapers and Pvoc Kit copy protection is now working under Lion. With the exception of … Continue reading
Pvoc Kit 1.46
Pvoc Kit 1.46 is released. It fixes a bug in the RTAS versions that was causing crashes in +pitchsift and +phasemash. It also clears up the clicking in granular mode in +spiralstretch.
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Pvoc Kit (soft) release
I'm not going to tell anyone but the SoundHack group on FB, but Pvoc Kit is finally done and available at http://www.soundhack.com. The official release will come next week with press releases, balloons and free hotdogs ;-).
SoundHack website updated
Thanks to the tireless work of J Doerck – SoundHack has a beautiful new website!
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I am teacher who teach Web Design. Using Administrator account, a week ago I installed ApacheFriends on each computers (Windows XP Professional with SP2). Then I tested to run it. Everything was okay.
Next day, my students logged in using "Limited Account". But I very surprised. ApacheFriends cannot be started.
My questions:
1. What's wrong?
2. How to solve this problem?
I do need your suggestions as soon as possible. Thanks you.
Best regards,
Mawan - Jakarta


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Any Standard Alteration
Any Specialized Alteration
As I am a pattermaker, I can find easily the construction lines on a garment and retrace the way it was done. My alterations respect the original idea of the garment, they are more
than merely pinning and stitching randomly between the pins.
A I am an experienced dress maker, I can do difficult and precise alteration on evening dress with boning structure and full length.


text: Jonathan's Space Home Page Jonathan's Space Home Page On these pages, you can find extensive data on the history of space exploration. I've pulled this together over many years; I've compiled a partial list of acknowledgements to the many organizations which have helped me. I issue an irregular (approximately fortnightly) email newsletter called Jonathan's Space Report which attempts to provide a detailed and pedantic historical record of the space age. (Speaking of pedantry, see my spelling flame page) I am interminably working on a book on the history of the space program, some small extracts of which are presented on this site. Jonathan's History of Spaceflight (a few extracts) Some direct links to parts of the History of Spaceflight: Deep Space Catalog (2019) Organizations Catalog (2019) Statistics (Updated 2019) Master Orbital Launch Log (Updated every few months) Master Satellite List (Updated every few months) Geostationary satellite log (updated every few months) List of space travelers (updated every few months) Orbital and Suborbital Launch Database (Updated every few months) Historical orbital elements (including contributions from Allen Thomson and others; updated Jan 2005) Note: The only further updates to the element database will be made from hobbyist data, as USAF Space Command is now restricting redistribution of US government orbital data. All the TLE data on this site originating from US government sources was obtained from other public sources, or else from the GSFC OIG site under agreements that did not restrict redistribution of the data. This database is useful for historical analysis, but does not contain recent element sets and so cannot be used for predictions. Some on-line papers on space history topics: Space activities 2014 Space activities 2015 Space activities 2016 Space activities 2017 Satellite Catalog Number index (updated Jun 2014) Paper on UN Satellite Registration compliance, 2018 Statement on errors in US compliance with UN resolution(Aug 2001) Annual launch log (updated Dec 2000) Space Launch Photo Archive (updated Aug 2003) Geostationary satellite bus log (updated Mar 2009) The Globalization of Space (pdf, updated 2016) Paper 1: Unregistered Satellites (Updated Jun 2014) Paper 2: UN data on US Military Satellites Other hopefully interesting articles Table of spacewalks and depressurized activities (updated May 2010) Centaur Launch Log Orlan spacesuit history(Updated Nov 1999) Names of satellites(Updated Jun 2014) Non-human astronauts(Jun 1998, updated Jan 2013) Space links My trip to Kourou SIRTF's Orbit China Satellite Update 2014 (PDF) The Explorer Program Discovery of the South Atlantic Anomaly Space links I maintain an edited version of the United Nations Registry of Space Objects (2009 Update) which is a critical digest of the official UN Registry. Back to Jonathan's personal home page


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Memories of a Penitent Heart
Season 30 Episode 10 | 53m 43s
Filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo suspected that there was something ugly in her family's past. Memories of a Penitent Heart excavates a buried conflict around her uncle Miguel's death at a time when having AIDS was synonymous with sin. As she searches for Miguel's partner decades later, the film – both a love story and a tribute – is a cautionary tale of how faith is used and abused in times of crisis.
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How our Bliss Filters work
Oh where, oh where should I vakay this winter? I've been thinking about a vacation to the South Seas for some time, but where to go?
Tahiti and Bora Bora are glorious but very popular and very expensive.
Some of these other choices are harder to get to, but they all look inviting: Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands and Solomon Islands, even Vanuau or New Caledonia! Can you tell I'm an adventurer?!? (Yes, I know about Easter Island and Papua New Guineau, too. Maybe next time.)
I'll start researching which of these make sense for a cruise or a weeklong island getaway. But the photos here look incredibly inviting ... so hard to choose! Enjoy the photo gallery I put together like tossed salad.


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In the last few years, scientists have become increasingly interested in studying the potential effects of pornography on viewers. Several studies have been published, but many of them have yielded conflicting results. Some have found that porn use is linked to negative outcomes, others to positive outcomes, and yet others have found no effects at all. What accounts for this? It may have to do with the way that "porn use" is typically measured in research.
In a recent article over at Playboy, I discuss the results of a new study from the Journal of Sex Research, which suggests some of the most commonly used measures of porn use (e.g., "How often do you watch pornography?") are problematic. The issue is that "porn" means different things to different people. Consequently, when you measure porn use in such a generic way, you don't really know what it is that you're capturing. Check out the full article for a closer look at this study. I think you'll find the incredible variability in what people consider to be "pornographic" fascinating.
While you're over at Playboy, check out my Hard Science column to learn more about the science of sex. Some of my other articles include:
- What Kind Of Porn Do Men And Women Watch Most Often?
- Pornography, Misogyny, And Sexual Violence: Is There A Link Between Them?
Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology ? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook (facebook.com/psychologyofsex), Twitter (@JustinLehmiller), or Reddit (reddit.com/r/psychologyofsex) to receive updates.
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Moodle Course Design Best Practices is written by Susan Smith Nash and Michelle Moore. It is a practical guide that will teach you how to use the tools available in Moodle to develop unique courses for many kinds of organisations. The book teaches you how to:
- Written by mylearningspace
- Published: 01 Sep 2014
- Set up a template for a series of courses
- Design the appearance of a course
- Manage the resources and activities
- Organise course content effectively
- Set up instructional materials
- Include effective instructional design strategies
- Archive course content for reuse
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A recent posting on the WebCamp KL Facebook group caught my eye, and perhaps underscored the need for me to return to writing after a long hiatus. Fact is, since joining MDeC in March 2011, I've had very little spare bandwidth to actually pen something down, even if there was tons of fodder for the mill. A sharing on business funding and entrepreneurship in Malaysia's perspective.
The FB posting raised the issue of a founder who was moaning about having to cede 20% equity in his startup for what he termed, "a measly RM100,000". A measly RM100,000, indeed. Something I would have given my left gonad for when I bootstrapped my first company in 1995. Tied together with another posting of an incubation fund proposed by Vishen Lakhiani of MindValley fame, the comments on both postings neatly summed up the state of affairs in Malaysia's startup scene.
A state of affairs which can be elucidated in one line: it is high on rhetoric and moaning over what could have been instead of taking real steps towards building profitably sustainable companies which are game changers.
At the same time we see a lot of hoopla about entrepreneurship by what I call the Rah Rah Brigade, touting the entrepreneurial spirit as the antidote to all our problems. While such motivation is clearly needed especially in a culture which frowns upon failure, it is not the only panacea.
That comes from a multitude of factors which would lead to a raft of sustainably profitable companies, which are game changers in their own right and who both inspire and spawn other companies to go further. It is from this miasma of innovation that greatness will emerge, and we will then firmly place ourselves on the world map of creative hubs.
More often than not, parallels to what Silicon Valley is and how we missed the boat with MSC Malaysia or such is drawn. Let's get that out of the way then. Silicon Valley happened because it erupted with the right mix of ingredients at the right timing. It will be nigh impossible to replicate thru human planning and this can be seen in the fact that it has not spontaneously erupted anywhere else in the world either. Let me say that again, there is only one Silicon Valley and people throughout the world flock there with their ideas in search of being the next big thing. Big ups to the denizens of Highway 101 !
Whither the rest of the world then ? What of the factors which would lead to sustainably profitable companies, and what are the roles which need to be played for that to happen ?
Let's try to address that, starting with the elephant in any entrepreneurial room. The pachyderm which answers to the name Funding. Walter Wriston, former chair and CEO of Citibank/Citicorp, famously said, "Money goes where it is wanted, and stays where it is well treated". Ask any investment banker who tracks the flow of global funds, and he will tell you the same thing. Funding is only available where it is truly needed, and stays when it is respected.
Applying this to the startup scene means that funds go to where there are truly innovative ideas, and the explosion of wealth generated with that will be retained to energize the next wave of startups, only if the money is respected and the funding cycle fully understood. I've long lamented of the lack of angel investors in Malaysia, primarily because we never did have that first wave of dotcom successes which the valley created. However, we are slowly beginning to see individuals pour back the gains they have made from their own startups into new ideas which emerge even if this is far and few between. Nevertheless, these investors still lament the lack of truly innovative ideas from our startup scene.
Long have we said that with the advent of the Internet, we must start thinking global from day one. Little do many startups realise however that this applies to their ideas as well, and that they are competing for funds all over the world. As such the ideas we generate have to be truly innovative in concept, or at the least be one which applies very well regionally. Me-too ideas will be dropped by the wayside, as the recent lament about the lack of Malaysian pitches at DemoAsia showed.
Which segues into valuations of those ideas. Investors are in it for returns, so the best deals which can show future valuations which are healthy will get funded. Future valuations are purely based upon commercial success thru building a sustainably profitable company and this then will provide the clean formula for how much equity is needed to be ceded.
We can quote anecdotes of Apple stock in the 1970s a thousand times, but these are the exceptions and not the norm. Mark Zuckerberg and the Google duo of Brin and Page knocked on many doors and put in a lot of sweat and tears before they were recognized as phenomenal successes. Dreaming about achieving that is admirable, but we need to recognize that the reality of it is funds are invested in order to gain more funds. GroupOn has been a tremendous success in mindshare, but the SEC recently had them rework their profit forecasts multiple times over, slashing their pre-IPO valuation in the process. See the pattern ?
The goal for a startup is to turn a sustainable profit, which will then provide the fillip in valuation and wealth creation for its founders and investors. My former chairman drilled this into me stating that a company has to enhance shareholder and customer value. And turning a sustainable profit is just a simple matter of building and selling an innovative product which customers will pay for, no matter what the business model employed.
And this is the primary role founders and entreprenuers should play. Generate the innovative ideas, concepts and products needed to build sustainable companies. Plain and simple. Iterate and pivot as many times as necessary until the holy grail is found, but do not stop nor be disillusioned until its done. At the same time, be realistic and aware of the roles the other stakeholders play as well, roles I will expand on in the coming weeks in subsequent articles.
Everyone has to play their part in this stage, before the works of Shakespeare can be produced. Before we can claim ourselves that spot on the world map of creative hubs.
Before we can truly say we have arrived.
This article was originally published by Dinesh Nair over at his Facebook notes. Dinesh is a technologist, investor and biker.
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At 12000ft Suru Boulder Fest was the highest bouldering party in the world. A first of its kind climbing festival, Suru encapsulates undulated fun and exploration. In its first edition, the festival saw participation from over 50 climbers coming from 18 different countries. Laying the foundation of a unique climbing destination and an unmissable event


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"Undead vampires are real and travel among us despite what most people believe. These vampires survive by their stealth and cunning as well as our disbelief."
In The Vampires among Us by Thaddeus Romans.
The recent trend to believe in vampires among segments of the population, is a new event. Throughout history, people who believed in vampires were ridiculed. Because people didn't believe they existed, vampires were able to move through mortal society using our sense of disbelief against us. Bram Stoker's novel was viewed by most as Victorian melodrama. Even the advent of the vampire films did little to change society's belief in the existence of vampires. Even today, the so-called educated, and sophisticated people do not believe in vampires. They run a grave risk because of their ignorance.


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Did you meam that I have to pay taxes for haiti when I can not...
did you meam that I have to pay taxes for haiti when I can not even efford to pay mi bills here and always find a way to sent at least $ 100 a month to haiti just for food not include the money that I spend for children that are in university.Will the hard working diaspora that is already taking care of people in haiti have to pay the price.
There is one thing Martelly have to look for according to a non bien inform source the us government suppose to reinburse 10% of the taxes paid by the people from the third world country he need to research if it is true or not and try to get that money.
do not try to overwelmigh us with what we can not efford.
If he thinks he is going to charge me for talking to haiti fuck haiti even thought I likke the country
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Motherhood, farming, & everything in between...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
There's a big fat Grey Squirrel that's been poaching out of our compost bin lately. She has to run right across our front lawn to get her rotten veggie bounty. So the dogs get a fantastic view of her bouncing fluffiness from our living room windows. My dog, Martha, wants this squirrel so badly. I don't think I can explain to you how truly psychotic she becomes when she sees this thing out the window. She barks incessantly, shakes like a tweaker coming off a high, blows snot all over my windows, and blasts around the room, slamming into furniture, bouncing off the windows, trying to get a better vantage point every 3-5 seconds. And since Martha sneaks like an elephant, the squirrel hears all the commotion and just safely bounds away, knowing that the big scary dog is not so scary when she's stuck behind the big glass walls. The squirrel happily makes off with her coffee-ground-covered apple core to feed her family (and probably goes home to tell them that the stupid buffoon dog hit its face of the glass... again).
Look, Big Sister, a squirrel!
Mom, my squirrel went away again...
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A domain is the text characters used in a specific URL or path address. A Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network.
- Top-level domains are the last characters (i.e., .edu, .gov, org, .com).
- Domain names are the text characters used to name a specific website (i.e., msu.edu, whitehouse.gov).
- Subdomains are secondary websites under a single domain (i.e., admissions.msu.edu, tech.msu.edu).
- Subdomains can also be extended further (i.e., apply.admissions.msu.edu, sysname.unit.msu.edu).
DNS associates various information with assigned host names and resolves queries for these names into IP addresses for the purpose of locating computer services and devices.
MSU IT supports DNS for departments and units at MSU. The service provides greater redundancy than is normally designed in department-level systems.
In general, domain names for all computer systems, devices, and services at Michigan State University will be assigned under the msu.edu subdomain name. However, it's not necessary to register all domains with MSU IT and its name servers.
Outside domain registrations are acceptable as long as the associated program or project is officially supported by a unit within Michigan State University. These exceptions are not handled by MSU IT.
Additional information on MSU DNS Server Information can be found here.
Domain Name Criteria Overview
Many MSU domains follow a four-part structure. The full domain name (host name) is generally a four-part name of the form "sysname.unit.msu.edu" where you pick "sysname" and "unit" is the department or unit code that has been assigned to your unit.
Five-part (or longer) domain names are permissible, if desired to subdivide the domain names within a given unit. The name "unit.msu.edu" itself may also be assigned to a unit's key server (file server or web server, generally), and to a unit's mail server, which may or may not be the same as the file/web server.
The msu.edu domain is generally limited to major administrative units. MAUs are entitled to their unit's name as a subdomain. Other subdomains may be assigned with the prior MSU IT approval. Subdomains are NOT automatically issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Read the Domain Name Guidelines for more information.


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Invites brides to discover the secrets of planning an ARTFUL
Monday, January 14, 2013, 4-9PM, (3PM VIP Entrance), The Milwaukee Art Museum
will be transformed into a bridal extravaganza with vendor sponsored seminars &
interactive studios, a spectacular bridal fashion show/dance performance,
cocktail party & many unexpected surprises!
SEE stunning table décor, fantasy floral, couture bridal gowns,
exquisite wedding invitations & much more.
SAMPLE delicious, artfully designed hors d'oeuvres,
wedding cakes & signature cocktails.
MEET wedding vendors, view portfolios from photographers & cinematographers, listen
to musicians & DJs & learn about the latest & most unique wedding trends from
extraordinary wedding designer/planner Janice Rosenthal, owner of Party Productions.
DISCOVER the fabulous Milwaukee hotel choices that make out-of-town
guests feel right at home & perfectly pampered.
EXPLORE honeymoon destinations, conventional & exotic.
NEW THIS YEAR... Mother of the Bride (MOB) COUNT DOWN TO THE AISLE will
take place before the ABE event from 1-3PM. MOB is exclusively for mothers of the
bride or groom; to educate them about all the exciting options available to help prepare
them to look & feel their very best on their daughter's or son's wedding day.
ENJOY! Planning a wedding should be almost as much fun as the wedding itself!
Monday, January 14, 2013
1 - 3 p.m. - Mother of the bride (MOB) | COUNT DOWN TO THE AISLE $25
4 p.m. – General Admission $35
3 p.m. - VIP Entrance $50 | Includes SWAG BAG
VENUE The Milwaukee Art Museum 700 North Art museum
Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Tickets may be purchased online until January 12th.
You may purchase tickets at the door the day of
the event using CASH ONLY!
Please remember to bring your ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE
RECEIPT or NUMBERED TICKET to the registration desk at
The Milwaukee Art Museum for entrance to The Artful Bride Event.
Countdown to THE ARTFUL BRIDE EVENT
10. Call your Bridesmaids to see if they're available for The Artful Bride Event on Monday, January 14th at 4PM (3:00PM VIP entrance)
9. Remind your MOB (mother of the bride) and MOG (mother of the groom) about the ABE exclusive event from 1-3PM… just for them.
8. Purchase your VIP tickets to get early admission and a SWAG BAG filled with fabulous wedding goodies!*
7. ABE ATTIRE: Choose your favorite COCKTAIL DRESS… or better yet… go shopping for a new one!
6. TIME TO ACCESSORIZE! Find the perfect shoes, purse and jewels to complete your outfit.
5. Practice your WEDDING SMILE for your photograph in front of the ABE Step & Repeat
4. The ABE will be held at the Milwaukee Art Museum located at 700 North Art Museum Drive. Make sure you have directions if you're not familiar with the area.
3. Don't forget your camera or smart phone to capture all the spectacular ideas & new trends featured at the ABE.
2. Arrive at the ABE... enjoy the hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music, bridal fashion show, dancing and much more……
1. DISCOVER your perfect wedding inspiration at the ABE.
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Parking is available underground at the Milwaukee Art Museum for $8.
If that lot is full, parking spaces are available at Discovery World for $5.
Keehn's Limo Service will drive you to the front entrance of the Art Museum.
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Labels: © HEART AND CROSSBONE, ♫ DRONE, ♫ NOISE, ♫ PSYCHEDELIC, ⚑ NEW ZEALAND
Couple of days ago Antony Milton and James Kirk released the 1st proper album of Superbugger and that's good. Very drilling good.
Release notes: "AKU is a sordid and relentless swirl of blunted in-the-red lo-fi noise, subhuman rock 'n roll structured decomposition and marbled psychedelia splendor solipsism, reminiscent of the seminal recordings made by Les Rallizes Denudes, Mainliner and Skullflower blended with the New Zealand natural and almighty trademark of savant-guitar-noise, from The Skeptics to The Dead C to Wolfskull that result in a splendid colossal noise coming down from the sky while shouting at the ground. And it is purely, astonishing."
Available directly from label either via H&C site or via Discogs.
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Tom Hanks is without question one of the finest acting talents of his – or any – generation. A career that spans over three decades, Hanks has been nominated for five Oscars (winning two) and has proven to be an extremely versatile actor by taking on a wide variety of roles across a variety of genres.
Hanks adds another terrific performance in his already illustrious filmography with his turn in Paul Greengrass' Captain Phillips. Based on the true story of the 2009 Somali pirate hijacking, Hanks is earning high praise from critics for his latest work and is once again an early contender for Best Actor at the Oscars.
To coincide with the release of Captain Phillips, we've put together a list of the five greatest Tom Hanks performances. We only focused on his live-action roles, so his voiceover as Woody in the Toy Story franchise was not eligible.


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Non-surgical Skin Tightening- Why You Need to Consider This Treatment Before Botox and Dermal Fillers?
As we age, our skin gets thinner and loses elasticity which results in wrinkles, folds, skin sagging, jowls and so forth. The most commonly available non-surgical skin treatments aimed at correcting wrinkles, folds and sagging work best with optimum skin density and firmness which is why for individuals with less than optimum skin density, it is recommended to consider non-surgical skin tightening before considering Botox, dermal fillers, and NovaThreads.
Two treatments have led to consistently great results for improving skin density and firmness; Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency(MFR) and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections.
What is Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency (MFR)?
Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency (MFR) delivers fractional radio-frequency into the middle dermis (deeper layer of skin) with very fine insulated microneedles for tightening of existing
collagen and induction of new collagen. MFR Non-surgical face and neck tightening treatments are best for individuals with mild skin sagging, thinning skin, deep scars, and wrinkles. During the Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology 2016 meeting, injectable radio-frequency was presented as "the most effective treatment for non-surgical skin tightening" by Jason D. Bloom, M.D., a facial plastic surgeon.
What is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Injection Treatment?
PRP is a concentrated solution of your platelets, the blood cells responsible for your body's healing ability. Upon injection into the skin, platelets release several growth factors which activate dormant skin cells and initiate your healing cascade to regenerate new skin cells, collagen and hyaluronic acid. Not ALL PRP kits are equal; for effective skin cell and collagen regeneration, a higher concentration of healthy platelets is essential. We use the Harvest PRP kit, which yields a 4X-6X concentration of healthy platelets for maximum collagen and healthy tissue regeneration response.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
We typically recommend a series of three MFR treatments, 4 weeks apart with one PRP injection treatment usually at the time of the first MFR for most people. Individual response varies and additional treatments may be needed for your personal best results.
Is There Any Downtime?
PRP injection treatment leads to mild swelling and occasionally bruising. The swelling may last 2-4 days, the bruising follows the natural course and may take 10-14 days to heal.
MFR treatment leads to very mild swelling and mild to moderate redness which may last 24-48 hours.
Does it Hurt?
We apply topical numbing creme and add lidocaine to the PRP mixture to reduce discomfort. Individual pain tolerance varies. We offer a single dose of pain medication prior to the treatment to those with extra facial sensitivity. Most of our patients report mild discomfort during the treatment without the pain medication.
How Long Do The Results Last?
The treatment works by regenerating your own collagen, the results will last as long as it will take you to break down newly generated collagen which varies with genetics and lifestyle. We recommend a maintenance treatment every 6-12 months to keep the results.
How Soon Can I do the Botox and Dermal Filler Treatments?
You can have the Botox and Dermal filler treatment in between the MFR treatment sessions, we recommend to wait at least 3 weeks after the Botox and dermal filler treatment before the next MFR.
How Soon Can I do the NovaThread Treatment?
The NovaThreads, if needed to lift the pre-jowls, should always be done after finishing the MFR treatments. The Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency will dissolve the NovaThreads and should be delayed for at least three months after placing NovaThreads
Call 888-210-9693 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for a consultation for nonsurgical skin tightening and nonsurgical skin lifting treatment options in Dallas and Southlake.


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Have You Been Involved In An 18 Wheeler Truck Accident In Moreno Valley?
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The factor why many people select us to represent them in their claim for compensation if they or a liked one have actually been associated with an 18 wheeler truck accident, is our years of experience and a proven track record of successful claims.
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Accidents Increasing
Our Highways Are Becoming More Dangerous
With a incredible increase in the number of 18 wheeler truck wrecks on highways, quite noticeably in densely populate areas like Moreno Valley CA, the incidence of truck accidents has increased a considerable amount. As a strong indicating factor for the many reasons for such truck accidents, a common cause is related to the number of unregulated foreign trucks, quite considerably those originating from Mexico, who enter the our country under NAFT, the North American Free Trade Agreement. It really doesn't matter, where a vehicle orignates from, the catastrophic damage an 18 wheeler causes when colliding with a pedestrian, another car, a cyclist, a motorbike rider, is beyond the imagination of most. When there is an accident as a direct result of either driver or corporate negligence, innocent victims are able to claim compensation under the laws that provide a recourse for the victims involved. At Find-a-lawyer.com, the experience of our lawyers and attorneys with the appropriate technical know how that 18 wheeler accidents demand, is your first stop when seeking legal recourse for either you or a family member. Our 18 wheeler accident attorneys have been successful in obtaining victim considerable payouts that make up for financial setback, physicians fees, and for emotional trauma, pain and suffering that the accident has brought about.
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Have you or a member of the family been injured in an 18 wheeler truck accident in Moreno Valley, CA? Were you injured or a household member killed, if you have to contact us today to discover if you have a compensation case to be answered to. With the aid of accident reconstruction specialists, our lawyers and other experts will investigate your truck accident to figure out the reason for negligence. We cover every last detail and get all needed motorist logs, records of truck maintenance, we depose the truck driver, interview safety advisors and examine all GPS and sensor records to determine exactly what really occurred.
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About Portion Perfection
A Visual Weight Control Plan
The latest research into learning tells us we remember 80% of what we see and do, 20% of what we read and only 10% of what we hear. Portion Perfection is the first comprehensive portion control kit to apply the 'visual' approach to weight loss every step of the way.
Instead of working hard trying to remember what they 'read', users simply follow the visual guidance and lessons provided by the books, become motivated by the high quality appetizing photography provided in the 4-Week Weight Loss Menu Planner and finally are visually reminded when serving, using the illustrated portion control plates and bowls. Watch the demonstration videos to the left and below for a better understanding Portion Perfection.
The Portion Perfection Tool Kit
This is not another 'one-size-fits-all' approach to weight loss. There's a kit with guides for men, women & school aged children and even for those who have had bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass. Each kit consists of:
- Portion Perfection – a visual weight control plan (purple) or Portion Perfection for Bariatrics (orange). Each book is graphically enriched and chock full of the good, bad and ugly when it comes to the foods around us. There are menus, step by step planning instructions with visual aids and so much more to make it easier than ever to stick with the program.
- 4-Week Weight Loss Menu Plan – menu plans are color-coded for men, women and those who've had bariatric surgery. Nutritional and caloric information is provided for every dish. Delicious recipes for every meal of the day - even snacks - complete with photography, are sure to motivate and inspire. Try the dishes recommended in the planner or use the pages set aside to customize your own weekly menu plan.
- Portion Perfection Plates & Bowls – right before your very eyes see each portion controlled meal come together. These serving dishes are illustrated to help you control both the breadth and depth of every serving. You'll be using the actual plates that you see in the pictures - so you can't go wrong.
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Uncle Maddio's Sets Up Shop In NC's Triangle Area/
Publisher: QSR
In honor of the grand opening of its first Triangle-area restaurant, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, the popular fast-casual, create-your-own pizza brand, is giving away a free 9 inch, any three-topping pizza to guests from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 24 at its new 7157 O'Kelly Chapel Rd, Cary, North Carolina location. The Parkside Town Commons restaurant opens January 22. Franchisees Andrew Madans and Tallie Madans plan to open two more Uncle Maddio's in the area within the next 18 months.
The Madanses are part of an aggressive expansion effort on the part of Uncle Maddio's and its franchisees to bring Uncle Maddio's premium, customizable approach to pizza to guests across the country. Earlier this month, the brand opened its first locations in Denver, Colorado and Omaha, Nebraska. A fourth restaurant is slated to open later this month in Charleston, South Carolina. Uncle Maddio's is on track to operate 500 restaurants in five years with 1,000 locations in development. More than 30 units are anticipated to open in 2015.
"We couldn't be more excited about introducing our friends and neighbors to the Uncle Maddio's 'Served With Love' experience," says Andrew Madans, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint franchisee. "I feel confident that once guests get a chance to check out our family-friendly atmosphere and build and taste a freshly made Uncle Maddio's pizza, they'll love the brand as much as we do."
Uncle Maddio's guests can choose one of three crusts, including a gluten-free option, and have the choice of 48 toppings including six sauces, 27 vegetables and 15 meats. For those with dietary restrictions, Uncle Maddio's serves up a huge selection of healthful choices like whole-wheat crusts, hormone-free chicken, fresh local vegetables, Daiya vegan cheese and organic greens. Create-your-own signature salads and toasted panini sandwiches round out the Italian-style menu. The restaurant also offers a cultivated selection of craft beers and wines.
"We already have more than 100 Twitter followers on the Parkside Town Commons restaurant's site - and we haven't even opened yet!" Talie Madans says. "People in the area are excited. They've heard about our wide variety of options - natural, vegetarian and gluten-free choices - and can't wait to see what the buzz is all about."
Unlike other fast-casual pizza concepts, Uncle Maddio's uses fast-bake ovens that offer the greatest throughput in the industry: up to 200 pizzas an hour. The ovens are also the most consistent, producing a uniformly cooked pizza each and every time.
"Working with passionate and committed franchisees like Andrew and Talie to spread the Uncle Maddio's way of doing things is what makes this fun for my team and me," says Matt Andrew, CEO of Uncle Maddio's. "It's our goal to continue to seek out operators and markets that want a better fast-casual pizza option. We know we can deliver on that."


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Veganuary has changed more than just my food choices...
In 2015 I decided to try Veganuary for the first time.
It has been the most amazing experience! The vegan recipes I tried have been incredibly tasty. I have learned so much about animal farming, egg production, the dairy industry, animal testing and so much more. It's really disturbing, sick and very unfair.
When January is over I pledge that I will not eat any farmed animal or mass produced animal products such as eggs or milk products. I will not use products from companies that test on animals. I will only buy reputable natural brands or I will make my own. I also pledge to use caution when buying clothes to ensure they are free from animal products. I pledge do my best to continue to live cruelty-free.
Thanks for creating this event for such a great cause. It was a real eye opener.


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Information Directorate, University of York
Our first task in preparation for an overhaul of the University Library's way finding and informational signage was to carry out a comprehensive Visual Communications audit, report and recommendations.
An Information Hierarchy was then developed to help establish a clear structure from which an overall design approach was created. The result is a thoroughly well considered design solution, visually coherent and functional, and capable of being applied to all aspects of information, signs and notices.
We then went on to assist with budget planning and a phased implementation across all the Library buildings. We remain involved on an ongoing basis as further design and install stages develop.
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The madness involved in the mass production and mass purchases of poorly conceived and poorly made products can be explained using Gandhian economics.
Decisions about what to make and where to make things are based not on total costs but on marginal cost, the cost of making one more unit of the product. In the manufacturing of a million units of a modern product, the cost of making one more unit is very small. So very large amounts of very many things get produced in far flung places at great environmental and human cost as long as marginal costs are low.
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Licences and Other IP Agreements
There are many uncertainties in respect of IP rights governed by EU legislation (EUTMs, RCDs, Unregistered EU Design Rights, CPVRs, Data Base Rights, Geographical indicators of origin, etc.). Also we do not know what will happen with respect to the UK and EU competition law. In addition, although not strictly an IP-related issue, the future involvement of the UK in EU-funded research projects is very uncertain and this uncertainty may affect your IP Agreements.
From an IP view point, existing agreements should be reviewed to check, for example:
- whether rights based on EU legalisation (such as EUTMs, CPVRs and RCDs) are involved and if so whether the parties to the agreement need to discuss re-negotiation once the UK's terms of exit are known or to agree some contingency provisions, for example that the rights' owner will take all necessary action or reasonable steps to ensure that UK rights are preserved or whether the UK rights could be sacrificed or excluded in return for a reduction in royalties?
- whether any Patent provisions will be affected by the UPC if it comes into force and if so whether the parties to the agreement need to agree now who decides, and on what conditions* the Patentee will opt out of the UPC any particular Patent or Patents, and any knock-on effect on royalty and enforcement provisions in the agreement?
*For example: whether the UK is in or out of the UPC, the particular Patent and commercial circumstances, and bearing in mind that it is not possible to opt-out where an action is already pending before the UPC and that it is possible to change your mind once (e.g. to opt back in having opted out).
The above considerations also apply to agreements being drafted now and to future agreements. For the present, until matters become clearer, it may also be worth considering including a break clause contingent on the UK leaving the EU, if the likely scenarios after Brexit are not sufficiently clear that contingency clauses covering all likely scenarios can be included.
Whilst Brexit is being negotiated, the drafting and interpretation of licences and other IP agreements need careful consideration


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The Steward of the DU Club has been red following his conviction last week on charges of attempting to bribe a Cambridge police officer and serving liquor to a minor. Mathew T. Smith, the steward involved, has appealed both convictions.
Although neither charge involved the DU Club, Warren C. Moffett '51, graduate president of the Club, said last night: "The club is horrified. He was replaced as soon as we learned of it. The Club cannot tolerate any conduct in breach of the law. But we were perfectly satisfied with his conduct within the club--in that respect he was exemplary."
Liquor For Minors
Officer Henry Gallagher, the Cambridge patrolman involved in the case, said that on Oct. 4 the brother of a 16-year-old boy told him that a man was purchasing liquor for minors "around the Square." Gallagher recognized the description of Smith and the 16-year-old subsequently identified him.
Following his identification by the teenager, Smith called Gallagher aside, according to the Cambridge officer, and said, "I'll give you $100 if you squash this." Gallagher said the bribe offer was then repeated in the presence of his partner.
Smith tried to explain away the incident, Gallagher said, by claiming that he occasionally had minors help him at the Club and gave them drinks in payment. These incidents did not enter into the charges on which Smith was tried, and the DU Club itself did not figure in the court trial last week.
Dean Watson said Monday that the College had been concerned about the case. He said he had called Moffett when he learned of the incident, but that he was completely satisfied with the Club's handling of it.
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2004 // India // Partho Sengupta // November 18, 2008 // Theatrical Print (Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema)
Let the Wind Blow is a bleak portrait of a Mumbai college student on the cusp of several life transitions, as rumors of nuclear annihilation swirl like hot dust in the streets. Aniket Vishwasrao portrays Arjun with a fine insight into his blend of awkward charisma, embryonic sensitivity, and reflexive tendency to sabotage the few positive things in his life. Tempted by dreams of a fast buck in Dubai, enchanted by a high-caste drama club beauty, and anxious at the shady schemes of his friend Chabia, Arjun despairs of finding contentment. Political quarrels and demonstrations fill the streets, and the television pumps warnings of atomic fire. Director Partho Sengupta unfortunately gets lost in his narrative far too often, permitting vaguely sketched conflicts and portentous monologues to overwhelm the film's appealing sense of youthful immediacy. Let the Wind Blow's arty visual indulgences and minimalist soundtrack impress much less than Sengupta's skill for discovering small, intoxicating details, such as an urchin hawking business self-help books or a Hindu deity who approaches Arjun for a cigarette. Lamentably, the film's thoroughly black conclusion, plainly born of moralizing intentions, feels a little like an escape hatch.


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Under the expert tutelage of an ex-National Geographic editor / professional photographer this is a perfect opportunity to help you improve your photography in a short time.
One of the many aspects of Istanbul that make it a popular destination for photographers is its incredible diversity. Depending on the day of the week you may find yourself accompanying your guide as you experience the open air markets including junk markets, bird market etc., enter small workshops located inside Middle Age caravanserais or drink tea with locals. You may be lucky enough to join a local wedding, circumcision ceremony whilst discovering some of the most ethnically diverse and colorful areas of Istanbul.
During your experience, you will learn how to approach people to take their photographs with your instructor on-hand to provide immediate assistance and advice. You will have plenty of time to discuss composition, equipment and approach with your multi-lingual guide.
Since this experience is not exactly for beginners, at least you are expected to know how to use your camera. However, a two hour crash course on photography before the tour is possible with an extra fee.
If you'd like to take your photography and communication skills to the next step this is a great opportunity to learn about the city, country and its people side by side with an experienced pro photographer.
We are offering several different itineraries depending on the day of the week and interests of the client, the tour is fully customizable according to the interests and level of the clients.
PS: This tour adheres to the strict cancellation policy, minimum 2 participants needed for the tour. If you book for 1 and we can't get at least one more booking for the same day, you'll be offered a 2,5 hours private photo tour instead OR the tour will be canceled.
Kemal Nuraydın has worked as the Executive Editor of National Geographic Turkish Edition from 2001 to 2011. He's currently contributing several editions of National Geographic as a photographer. Kemal was the editor of the National Geographic's Interactive Photography School in Turkish consisting of 4 CD's, A Digital Photography School consisting of 2 CD's and many other supplements about photography. Also being a licensed professional tour guide, he's leading private and group photography tours in Turkey and around the World in a cooperation with several travel agencies. Kemal is the founder of the istanbulphotoworkshops.com. Full profile


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|Reduced intensity conditioning for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with acute myeloid leukemia: disease status by marrow blasts is the strongest prognostic factor.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 12796788 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|We analyzed predictive factors for the outcome of 113 acute myeloid leukemia patients receiving reduced-intensity conditioning prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Patients were ineligible for conventional-intensity HSCT. Conditioning consisted of fludarabine and 50% of the conventional dose of busulfan (n=93) or total body irradiation (n=20). The source of stem cells was blood in 102 patients, marrow in 10, and both in one. In total, 50 (44.2%) donors were HLA-matched siblings, 50 (44.2%) unrelated fully matched and 13 (11.5%) partially mismatched family (n=1) or unrelated (n=12) donors. In all, 107 (94.6%) patients showed neutrophil and platelet engraftment after a median time of 13.5 and 13 days. The probabilities of event-free survival (EFS) (median follow-up: 12 months) were 49% for patients with less than 5% blasts in the marrow, 24% for patients with 5-20% blasts (P=0.002) and 14% with >20% blasts (P<or=0.001). Death occurred because of relapse in 29 patients (25.6%), infection in 12 patients (10.6%), acute graft-versus-host disease in eight patients (7.0%) and organ toxicity in nine patients (7.9%). In multivariate analysis, higher number of blasts in the marrow, alternative donors and low Karnofsky performance score were independent adverse prognostic factors for EFS.
|H G Sayer; M Kröger; J Beyer; M Kiehl; S A Klein; K Schaefer-Eckart; R Schwerdtfeger; W Siegert; V Runde; C Theuser; H Martin; J Schetelig; D W Beelen; A Fauser; J Kienast; K Höffken; G Ehninger; M Bornhäuser;
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The vintage tablecloth is Leacock Prints "Cornwall"
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The Brimfield Birdie and The Little Round Table
The vintage tablecloth is Leacock Prints "Cornwall"
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Oh, oh, MY! It is gorgeous! Love those candlesticks, I have that exact design in milk glass.ReplyDelete
Have a lovely Memorial holiday.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Oh my, I think this is my favorite of all your tablescapes. Just lovely.ReplyDelete
- The Tablescaper
That bowl and the candle stick holders are so unique....and gorgeous. I really like them. The color is just beautiful..especially against he pink tablecloth and the beautiful pink flowers. Very unique. Thank you so much for linking up to the party and sharing your beautiful things with us.ReplyDelete
What really unique pieces you have here! The color combination is so subtle and feminine. Love that tablecloth, too.ReplyDelete
I have never seen anything like that centerpiece before. Beautiful. I love the soft colors paired with the vibrant pink flowers. Its graceful lines and curves look lovely with your other table pieces. It looks like you got yourself a treasure!ReplyDelete
Thanks to all of you for coming by to see this little birdie! And thank you for your lovely comments too.ReplyDelete
Yvonne, the real treasure is the dish friend who spotted it and purchased it for me at Brimfield. :-)
Hello Birdie!ReplyDelete
It's great to see you again. Your Bakelite cousins send you greetings from the East Coast!
What a beautiful tablescape, I really love your Vintage table linen with the matching napkins. I've never seen turquoise fruit bowls before, oh so pretty! Have a wonderful day!ReplyDelete
So beautiful tablescape, love the tablecloth and those candlelight!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone for coming by for a return visit of the Brimfield Birdy!ReplyDelete


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The most common question that I have received recently is, "So, which bag did you get from Italy?"
Yeah, I got a bag. It's French in origin, but made in Italy. It is a Céline.
Nope, not the much-coveted Classic Box Bag (left) or Luggage Tote (right).
But this:
This bag belongs to the Spring 2010 collection, the first collection for the brand designed by Phoebe Philo, and is simply named the "Small Leather Bowling Bag". I think it could be a boring, or more of practical choice but I found it beautiful in a very quiet and understated manner.
It wasn't on sale, but it was no irrational purchase decision. I looked at similar bowling bags such as the YSL Muse and a Chloé. Eventually this soft deerskin bag won me over.
I will try to take an outfit picture with this new member soon.
PS: Some of you had questions on its size. This is the "medium size" bowling bag in the collection . It is more like a tote than a shoulder bag. The "large" size could be carried on the shoulders. The measurements: 13″ (base length) x 10″ (height excluding handles) x 5.5″ (width). The height of the shoulder loop is 6″.
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Policies and FAQ
Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat is a vacation rental management company. We are focused on serving the lodging needs of the visitors to The Big South Fork NRRA, Pickett State Park, Daniel Boone National Forest and the upper Cumberland Region. We hope your experience with our company, our properties, and this beautiful region brings you satisfaction.
• Q: Do any of your cabins have a minimum stay?
A: All cabins have at least a 2 night minimum, however some have different minimums depending on the time of year. (See individual cabin page for more info)
• Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Yes, we accept all major credit cards, cashier's checks and money orders!
• Q: Do reservations include tax?
A: All reservations are subject to Sales Tax & Hotel/Motel Tax (14.5%).
• Q: Are your cabins furnished?
A: Yes, all of our cabins are fully furnished!
• Q: Do any of the cabins have a fireplace?
A: Yes, many of our cabins have gas log or wood burning fireplaces (fireplaces are closed May 1st through September 30th). Firewood is for sale on site adjacent to retreat entrance.
• Q: Do any of your cabins have a phone?
A: All cabins have phones, however long distance service is not provided.
• Q: Are your cabins on private property?
A: All cabins are on private 3 to 5 acre lots.
• Q: What items do I need to bring myself?
A: Food, clothes, beach towels (for hot tub), additional paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, trash bags, shampoo, body wash, hand soap, dish soap.
• Q: Is there firewood for sale at the retreat?
A: Yes, there is locally cut firewood for sale on site adjacent to the retreat entrance. Per The Big South Fork guidelines firewood from outside of the five counties (McCreary, Scott, Morgan, Fentress, and Pickett) surrounding the park is prohibited!
• Q: Is there a local grocery store nearby?
A: Yes there are local stores in both Jamestown and Oneida TN located nearby.
Vacation Rental Policies and Procedures
1. Procedures for placing a reservation: In order to rent properties, you must be 21 or older. Deposit is 50% of the total reservation amount and will be applied to your credit card at the time your reservation is made. Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to check in date. Failure to make payment in allotted time may result in cancellation. We accept all major credit cards. The person whose credit card was used for the initial deposit MUST sign the "Rental Agreement" and is the person who will be responsible for the rental unit. We WILL NOT accept payment from more than one person. After reservation has been submitted confirmation and written instructions will be sent to you by email. PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU. It contains the security gate code to open the gate into the development and direction to your cabin.
2. Rates and Maximum Occupancy: See cabins individual rental page for specific rates and maximum occupancy. You must provide us with the number of guests, including children, when making your reservation. Occupancy over 4 adults is $20.00 per person/per night, while Children under 12 years old is $5.00 per child/per night for majority of cabins. ATTENTION: additional people must be declared and payment arranged before check in. Management reserves the right to preform head counts. If you are found to have more guests than paid for you will be asked to vacate the premises and no monies will be refunded. All rates/prices are subject to change. However, the price quoted at the time a reservation is made is what will apply.
3. Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel your reservation please contact the office immediately. Cancellations, switching of properties and date changes all invoke the cancellation policy. All cancellation notifications must be received in writing.
More than 90 days: Cancellation notifications received more than 90 days before check-in will be refunded the deposit amount minus a $80 cancellation fee.
90-31 days: Cancellation notifications received between 90-31 days may reschedule once; new check in date must fall within 90 days of notification. If not rescheduled, the deposit amount will be forfeited.
30-15 days: Cancellation notifications received between 30-15 days may reschedule once; new check in date must fall within 60 days of notification. If not rescheduled, the full amount of your stay will be forfeited.
14-0 days: Cancellation notifications received between day 14 and check-in date will forfeit 100% of monies collected.
We do enforce a strict Cancellation Policy so we recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance through a 3rd party company in order to protect your vacation.
4. Changes to Reservation: Switching from one cabin to another cabin invokes the cancellation policy for the cabin originally booked. We will make one change per reservation without a charge. All others will be charged $25.00 for each time a change or changes are made.
5. Damage Deposit: All reservations require authorization to charge for damages beyond normal wear and tear that occur during your stay up to $500.00. Damage amounts above this will involve notification of the individual cabin owner so they may pursue additional actions.
6. Check-in Procedures: Check in time is 3:00 PM Central time. In the rare event additional cleaning is required from the previous guest; the maids reserve the right to occupy the unit until it is cleaned and ready for your check-in. It is the responsibility of the person making the reservation to pass the gate code and directions to gaining access to your cabin on to all those who will be occupying the unit with you. THE OFFICE IS NOT ALWAYS STAFFED SO THERE MAY NOT BE ANYONE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU OR YOUR GUEST GAIN ACCESS.
7. Check-out Procedures: Check out time is 11:00 AM Central. When checking out, it is the guest's responsibility to remove trash from the premises. We provide a dumpster located just outside the entrance gate. Guest must wash dirty dishes, wash & dry one load of towels (place any remaining wet linens in bath tub), leave all used beds unmade, leave property key in the lock box. Guest is required to report loss of key to office, if not reported guest will be fined $100.00.
8. Horse Stalls: Horse Stalls are $12.00 per stall per horse/per night. Corrals are for over-flow horses and are $6.00 per horse/per night. Proof of negative Coggins is required. No Stallions (Stud Horses) allowed, NO EXCEPTIONS. Items included with barn/stall rentals include water, electricity, manure fork, rake, and wheel barrel. Guest is required to provide own feed, feeding/watering buckets, bedding and lock if preferred. Also guest must clean the stall and or stalls upon departure. In order to keep the facility well maintained, a $15.00 fee per stall will be charged if not cleaned upon departure. Cabins that have horse stalls available to rent include; Misty Morning, Laurel Place, Laurel Cove, Arabian Nights, and Turkey Scratch.
9. Pets: Pet-friendly properties accept pets with prior approval only and are subject to a non-refundable $25 pet fee. Pets are limited to 2 per cabin. Pets are required to be in a crate if left alone. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bed spreads. Renters are subject to extra cleaning fees if we find pets have been on furniture or bed spreads. Pets are required to be on a leash in the retreat. Some properties do not allow pets, if evidence of pets is found there will be a minimum $100.00 fine for extra cleaning. Cabins that allow pets are Arabian Nights, Laurel Bluff, Laurel Cove, Laurel Place, Misty Morning, Second Nest, and Turkey Scratch.
10. Hot Tub Care and Use: Use Hot Tub at your own risk! If your property includes a hot tub, special instructions for its use apply. Failure to abide by these rules will result in charges to your damage deposit. Please do not turn off or unplug the hot tub. Unless specified by management, please do not add anything to the water including soaps, bath oils, etc. unless specified by management. Before entering hot tub please shower to remove all oils and lotions. Make sure the cover is secure before leaving the tub as high winds may blow the cover off. Cabins that have hot tubs are Arabian Nights, Laurel Cove, Laurel Place, Misty Morning, Second Nest, and Turkey Scratch.
12. Gatherings: All gatherings for family cookouts, birthday parties, etc. must be pre-approved by management at time of booking and can not exceed the properties maximum occupancy (additional fees may apply). Management reserves the right to preform head counts at any time. If you are found to have more guests than you have paid for or arranged to have visiting you, you will be asked to vacate the premises and no monies will be refunded.
13. BBQ Grill Care and Use: If your property includes outdoor BBQ grill and you use it, then you are responsible for cleaning the cooking grates, exterior surfaces, emptying the grease trap and turning off the gas at the tank. We ask that you do this for your safety, the properties safety, and the safety of the wildlife. (Reference #24).
14. Inclement Weather Policy: Please ensure you are prepared for possible weather and road conditions as there will be no refunds, allowances, or date changes resulting from these matters, please do not ask.
15. Indoor Fireplaces: Uses of indoor fireplaces are prohibited May 1st through September 30th. There is locally cut firewood for sale on site adjacent to the retreat entrance. Per The Big South Fork guidelines firewood from outside of the five counties (McCreary, Scott, Morgan, Fentress, and Pickett) surrounding the park is prohibited!
16. Outdoor Fireplaces: There is locally cut firewood for sale on site adjacent to the retreat entrance. Per The Big South Fork guidelines firewood from outside of the five counties (McCreary, Scott, Morgan, Fentress, and Pickett) surrounding the park is prohibited!
17. Equipment Repairs / Mechanical Failures: In the event of an equipment malfunction we will do our best to get the problem fixed. It may be necessary for us to enter the property during reasonable hours to make repairs. However, we do not offer any sort of compensation for equipment malfunctions.
18. Items left: The Agent and the Owner are not responsible for ANY items left behind in a rental property.
19. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside ANY cabin, barn, or stables. If evidence shows you have smoked inside a minimum $100.00 fine for extra cleaning will be charged to your credit card on file.
20. We are not a campground: we do not provide camping spaces or hook ups for any type of recreation vehicles. While RV's can be parked in driveways, sleeping/staying in them is not allowed.
21. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am: Please respect other renters and adhere to the quiet hours.
22. No ATV Riding: You may trailer your ATV's in but absolutely no ATV Riding is allowed within the retreat.
23. Horseback Riding: You may ride your horses within the retreat on the gravel roads only (Retreat Road ends at the National Park Boundary and becomes an official park horse trail) but please be mindful of other guest privacy and do not ride into their cabins driveways or make your own trails through the woods. Also please keep all horses off the grass.
24. Wild Animals: Feeding of any wild animals is strictly prohibited. Do not leave any trash or food unattended outside the cabin as this will attracted wild animals and may result in damage, personal injury, harm to wildlife, or fines. There is a provided dumpster on site at the office for your use.
**** Policies are subject to change at any time without notice. ****
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