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Top 5 Characteristics Law Firms Look For When Hiring
You've know you've got the skills but you're looking for that extra edge to cut through the crowd and make your CV stand out. We understand that the legal industry is an extremely competitive industry for job seekers, so we've put together the following guide:
Top 5 characteristics law firms look for when hiring
Working as a lawyer means you will have to regularly put in long hours to achieve your goals, sacrifice is just part of the job. Law firms want to see that you have the right goal driven attitude required to succeed in such a demanding industry. Candidates who have goals and are driven are seen as better applicants as they won't mind walking that extra mile for their clients to get the results they want.
The legal industry is a complicated industry, so prior experience and understanding of legal practice is a necessity for most legal firms when hiring candidates. Legal firms are having to sift through record numbers of applicants, so employers are looking for a CV that stands out from the rest. Experience demonstrates commitment to the career path, plus a complete understanding of the skills and demands the job entails. Having prior experience so you can hit the ground running will be hugely advantageous when applying for a legal role.
Strong oral and written communication skills are a necessity for most employers looking to hire an employee, regardless of the industry. It is however, especially important for a legal candidate to have highly developed communication skills. Lawyers must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills and also be good listeners. Law firms will be looking for this essential skill in their candidates, so ensuring your communication skills are on point will really help you through the recruitment process.
If you were an employer sifting through hundreds of applications for an advertised role, what would separate the good from the great? The answer is – achievements. To really stand out among your peers, you need to demonstrate that you have that extra quality that makes all the difference to how your team functions. When writing your CV or your cover letter, make sure you include all relevant achievements and times you have outperformed those around you.
Organisations spend a lot of time and money working on their image – developing their brand and producing as many positive signals as possible. As a staff member of the organisation, everything you do is a reflection of the firm you work for. This includes personal presentation! What others see and hear you do will influence their opinion of you and of the firm you work for, so excellent presentation is crucial to success in the legal industry – it is about perception, and having people perceive you positively always.


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Your Installation Guide
Your installation is just around the corner so it's time to prepare for the big day! This guide has been carefully compiled using the accumulated knowledge and tried and tested procedure of our experienced installation team, so please take the time to read it through, and make some preparations.
Just Before Installation
Please ensure you disconnect any alarms prior to the arrival of our installers, remove breakables and furniture around the installation area in each room. We will contact you the day before arrival to tell you about your expert installation team and ensure there are no last minute questions to answer.
Installation Day
On the day our fitters will introduce themselves, communicate the programme of works and ask if they are any specific requirements of the day.
Our approach is usually to start on the first floor or top floor of a property working our way down to the ground floor, installing all windows first with doors generally being the last items installed.
We will the prepare the installation and surrounding areas using protection film, sheets and external sheeting where needed.
Our Installers are trained to high standards and observe strict guidelines when fitting products, installation teams are prepared with a fitting pack and check every product and check each aperture the products are going in to before commencing installation.
Existing windows and doors are removed with care to preserve the internal and external finish of your homes, wherever possible.
Our JB Way is to minimize use of trims both internally and externally favouring a "like for like" finishes approach using traditional materials which help to maintain the aesthetics and integrity of your property. Although your bespoke windows and doors have been tailor made in the factory for you there may be some adjustments needed achieve the best possible fit on site.
The area surrounding the installation is made good as part of the installation process to a standard that can then be finished by your decorator.
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Products will be thoroughly cleaned, all areas inside and outside of the installation area will be returned as found.
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Professional Consultation
As therapists, we tend to suffer from professional isolation. Consultation is a great way to add skills to your therapeutic repertoire and ease isolation. As a therapist in practice for over 35 years, I offer to other therapists my experience and training, along with tips, experiments, and skills I have learned.
During the 10 years I have been offering Professional Consultation, I have found it particularly useful for counter transference, burnout, and support.
Counter transference
Why does that one client really bug you? What makes it difficult to challenge certain issues with clients? We all face these kinds of issues. Our "stuff" comes into the room with our clients, making it difficult to discern whose stuff is whose. Consultation is a safe place to explore your counter transference. I believe transference is a meaningful, important part of the work we do. It informs us about our blind spots, so we can better see our clients and ourselves.
Burnout in the helping professions is very common. We teach our clients about self-care and boundaries and offer support, but we often neglect to give that support to ourselves. Consultation can be a reprieve from giving. It can be a way for you to receive care and compassion. It is an opportunity to remember your boundaries and reclaim your self-care.
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Are you excited for the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival? This year marks the 49th year of the Cherry Blossom Festival which will be celebrated on two weekends April 9 - 10, 2016 and April 16 - 17, 2016. All are welcome to join the festivities as we embrace Japanese culture in San Francisco's beautiful Japantown. Each year over 200,000 attendees come to watch the dazzling displays and celebrate the diversity of the Japanese American Community. The event is open to the public with many food and retail vendors. On April 17, 2016 the Grand Parade will start at City Hall and end in Japantown
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Marsa Alam Egypt is a tropical paradise boasting a rich blue sea with coral reef barriers, and beaches that are, well paradise. It is popular with windsurfers, scuba divers, snorkelers and sun worshipers a like. For diving enthusiasts, Marsa Alam's diving sites are considered to be a wonderful treasure waiting to be discovered, brimming with coral reefs and an abundance of magnificently colored sea life where spinner dolphins and sea turtles swim freely.
Adventure seekers have plenty of attractions to discover in the deserts near Marsa Alam. Visitors can go on quad bikes or jeep safaris off-road into the desert, and combine it with a visit to a Bedouin village, marking an unforgettable and adventurous experience. A mouthwatering barbecue dinner and a camel ride cannot be missed while visiting a Bedouin village.
If you are a history buff, then this is the right city. It is believed that the Pharaohs mined brilliant green emeralds in the mountainous areas of the Eastern Desert southwest of Marsa Alam. The Cleopatra Mines or Mons Smaragdus became the most famous mining complex in the ancient world, and at various times the mines at Wadi Gemal , Wadi Nuqrus and Gebel Zabara were in use during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. If you are interested in tracing back the Roman glory, the Roman Settlement of Myos Hormos is not far from Marsa Alam.
Being a relatively remote location that enjoys a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, Marsa Alam is considered the ideal destination for honeymooners. As the night falls, the stars light up the sky and Marsa Alam is transformed into a romantic getaway. With crystal blue waters, tranquil sandy beaches, and the mysterious touch of the desert, Marsa Alam is the ideal gateway from a mundane life and conventional vacation spots. Come visit beautiful Marsa Alam Egypt!
Weather (When to Go)
The Weather is sunny and dry all year round. There is a lot of wind especially from November to February. Air temperature varies depending on the season. You can expect 75°F on average from October to March. Air temperature is much higher in Summer from April to September and is usually around 95°F. The best times to visit Marsa Alam goes from mid-March to mid-April, and from mid-October to mid-November: in these periods you can enjoy a warm or hot (but not too much) weather, and the sun shines but it's not at the zenith. In summer the heat can be too intense, although typically the wind blows, and being the sea very warm you can escape in the water for long periods, maybe for snorkeling. But you must be prepared to periods of extreme heat, in which even lying under beach umbrella can be tiring. In winter, it can sometimes get a little cool for beach life, especially for those who are sensitive to cold, although in the central hours of the day you may well sunbathe.
Entry & Exit Formalities
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry. Israeli stamps in your passport (and Israeli passports, for that matter) present no problem, unlike in some other Middle Eastern countries. Visas are required for most nationalities. Single-entry, 30-day tourist visas cost US$25 and are available online (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg) for 41 nationalities. Otherwise, visas can be purchased at the airport on arrival. Visa extensions are possible once in-country.
Getting to Marsa Alam Egypt
By Air
You can get direct international flights to Marsa Alam from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For other countries your best bet is probably to fly to Cairo and connect with an Egypt Air flight to Marsa Alam.
By Bus (From Cairo)
The Upper Egypt Bus Company runs three daily, at 1.30pm, 6.30pm and 11pm, from Cairo Gateway Bus Station ( also known as El Torgoman Bus Terminal ), located on Sharia Al Gisr in Bulaq between Ramses train station and Tahrir Square. Travel time is about eleven hours and takes you along a coastal route via Hurghada, Safaga and El Quseir. Disembark early at El Quseir and take a servees(minibus) taxi if your destination is north of Marsa Alam airport. The El Gouna Bus Company also operates a service once a day from Cairo to Marsa Alam.
Area Attractions
Sataya Reef
Horseshoe-shaped Sataya, which is north of Berenice, is the main reef of the Fury Shoals, and has steep walls leading down to a sandy slope scattered with a great variety of coral heads.Get close to one of the world's most intelligent and playful creatures. We highly recommend a day trip to the famous Sataya Reef – one of the great wonders of the natural world where a large group of spinner dolphins have made this particular reef their home. It is situated around 12 km off the Hamata shoreline and seldom visited by tourists.
Sharm El Luli
It's a pristine fine as talc white sandy beach that puts the Maldives in the shade. At low tide (and the tidal range here is limited) it's a perfect lagoon and it's easy to wade in thanks to the gentle gradient of the sea bottom which eventually leads out to deeper waters with a maximum depth of 20 meters to the shore side of the reefs. There is an impressive diversity of fish, as well as many different types of colorful coral.
Hamata Islands
The four Hamata Islands are located off the remote and wild southern Red Sea Riviera of Egypt, about 130 km south of Marsa Alam and 45 km north of the small settlement of Berenice. The islands are fringed with some of the most beautifully colorful coral reefs you can find anywhere in the world, sandy beaches so white that the archipelago is sometimes referred to as "the Egyptian Maldives" and tranquil lagoons where you can snorkel and admire the abundant and diverse sea life.
Wadi El Gamal National Park
Come discover Wadi el Gemal National Park, one of Egypt's most spectacular parks. Designated a protected area in 2003, Wadi el Gemal (Valley of the Camels in Arabic) is located in Egypt's Red Sea region, located 40 km from Marsa Allam and 325 km from Hurghada. Covering approximately 7,000 km2 of land and sea, this astounding park offers visitors the opportunity to marvel at its coral reef fringed beaches and rugged mountains.
El Quseir Town and Castle
Al-Quseir, is an approximately 5000 year old Egyptian city lying along the Red Sea. Its ancient name was Leucus Limen. It is a quiet resort with sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. The coast is lined with mangrove swamps and unspoiled bays and coves. Al Quseir is transformed into a luxuries tourist destination due to its sandy beaches and coral reefs which make it an idle place for diving and snorkeling. Al Quseir is and environmentally aware area to ensure that the coral reefs are preserved. The fort has a Visitors' Center with displays of local history, archaeology, and culture. Al- Quseir is one of those actually unusual places in Egypt where one may go for some scuba diving in the Red Sea or spend a comfortable afternoon sunbathing on a pristine beach, and at the same time, visit historical sites.
Abu Dabbab Beach
Abu Dabbab Bay has one of the best sandy beaches in the Marsa Alam region but is deservedly better known as being one of the few places in the world where you can sometimes dive and swim with the endangered dugong "sea cow." Experience the marine life of the Red Sea up close snorkeling at Abu Dabab Beach. It is considered one of the prettiest bays of the Marsa Alam region where you can encounter native wildlife such as giant sea turtles and dugongs.
Things to Do
Blue Submarine Egypt
Blue Submarine Egypt is the PADI 5* IDC scuba diving center located inside the Kahramana Beach-Calimera Habiba-Sentido Kahramana Aqua Park Resorts and in the Gemma Resort. They offer a full programe of scuba diving & snorkeling excursions at flexible times to suit your holiday. All PADI dive courses are offered and full equipment rental services are available. For more information call +20 112 682 2226, or visit them on the web at Blue Submarine Egypt.
Amore Safari
They are the number #1 leading safari company in the south of the Red Sea, and you are guaranteed the perfect desert and beach excursions! Since the year 2003 they have been the main supplier for all the major tour operators in Marsa Alam and El Quseir. Their aim is to make the perfect fun adventures with high level of safety! Experience great service for the best price! For more information call +20 100 191 9999, or visit them on the web at Amore Safari.
Seaworld Diving Center
The Seaworld Diving Center welcomes all customers with professionalism and sympathy, trying to meet the needs of the diver but also of the families. Organizes daily diving and snorkeling in the beautiful bays of Marsa Alam and every day is possible to dive from the jetty of the hotel in the beautiful house reef. For more information call +20 122 770 8035, or visit them on the web at Seaworld Diving Center.
Chance Swiss Egy
Best Snorkeling Tour Port Ghalib. They organize a fantastic day swim with turtles, corals, and colorful fish. Relax on the deck while their cook prepares a delicious buffet. Very friendly crew will help and be with you in the water showing the best spots. They also offer Private overnight trips, so you can have your own mini cruise with friends and family. For more information call +20 100 406 6187, or visit them on the web at Chance Swiss Egy.
Oceans Red Sea Marsa Alam
Premium boat trips and snorkeling in the Red Sea. Their Port Ghalib/marsa Alam operation offers lazy start trips and also full day trips to Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai) where chances are great for swimming with wild dolphins! Join one of their daytime trips and enjoy some snorkeling, swimming or simply relax knowing you're in the safest of hands. For more information call +20 115 258 6852, or visit them on the web at Oceans Red Sea Marsa Alam.
Best Restaurants
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$ Dolce e Salato
The best Italian food in Marsa Alam, prepared by Mara from Rome. Pizzas are shortcrust, made using extra virgin olive oil, and range from a simple Margherita to pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato. The pastas and salads are equally good, and there are burgers and sandwiches as well. Coffee is Italian-style, as are desserts, including homemade biscuits. Beach delivery available. For more information call +39 0931 835225, or visit them on the web at Dolce e Salato.
$$ – $$$ Al Sultan Restaurant
Al Sultan restaurant and lounge bar has been designed with a warm and oriental feel offering an unique panoramic view over Port Ghalib International Marina. The lounge bar offers a full range of drinks including a selection of Whisky, Brandy and Liqueurs, cocktails, soft drinks and beer and coffee. Special events and live music shows with professional musicians, dancers and singers delivers to customers an unique musical experience. For more information call +20 101470 7776, or visit them on the web at Al Sultan Restaurant.
$$ – $$$ Divino
Delight your sense with authentic Italian cuisine. Try their amazing menu and extensive beverage list, and if you are looking for a special night out, don't miss their parties! For more information call +20 1097 832888, or visit them on the web at Divino.
$$ – $$$ Bicafe
Enjoy their exquisite sushi bar and cocktails with a dazzling view of the Marina! Try their specialty drinks or find a quiet corner to just chill and smoke your flavored shisha. For more information call +20 1002 209225, or visit them on the web at Bicafe.
$ Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata is a restaurant with an international à la carte menu. Every day they prepare fresh fish, seafood, various types of meats, salads, pastas, pizzas and much more. With a beautiful view of the marina why not start your day with breakfast at Hakuna Matata. Handmade croissants, fresh orange, mango juice, guava or coffee, delicious sandwiches will be a beautiful way to start the next day of your holiday. If you feel like lunch, they have a wide selection of soups, salads, pastas and pizzas for you. They also invite you to a unique selection of dishes for dinner: fish, seafood, lamb, steaks. For more information call +20 122 594 4903, or visit them on the web at Hakuna Matata.
Best Bars
Wunder – Bar
Chill out and try their ice-cold beers, cocktails and sangria. Taste some of our most delicious menu options, like steaks, fresh fish and tapas.Listen to the cool beats from guest D.J. and watch live sport on HDTV. For more information call +20 1024 955563, or visit them on the web at Wunder – Bar.
Al Sultan Lounge Bar
The lounge bar offers a full range of drinks including a selection of Whisky, Brandy and Liqueurs, cocktails, soft drinks and beer and coffee. Special events and live music shows with professional musicians, dancers and singers delivers to customers an unique musical experience. For more information call +20 101470 7776, or visit them on the web at Al Sultan Lounge Bar.
La Plaj & Sailor's Beach Bars
La Plaj and Sailor's Beach Bars are the perfects places to enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail in casual ambiance while enjoying the stunning view of the bay or a chat with friends. They are located in the Brayka Resort. For more information call +20 106 663 9615, or visit them on the web at Brayka Resorts.
Zuzu's Bar
Located in the Steigenberger Coraya Beach Hotel. A pleasant billiards bar, where you can enjoy a game or two with friends over a drink. For more information call +20 65 3750000, or visit them on the web at Zuzu's Bar.
Best Hotels
Diving Station – Reef Villa
Occupying a beachfront location, Diving station – Reef Villa is located in Marsa Alam. It offers an on-site diving and water sports center and a restaurant that serves all 3 meals. Snorkeling can be arranged upon request. All the rooms at Reef Villa are simply decorated. Each one offers a sea view and a wardrobe. The bathroom is fitted with a bath or a shower. At Diving Station – Reef Villa you will find a 24-hour front desk, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. For more information, pricing, or to reserve your room, visit Diving Station – Reef Villa.
Albatros – Sea World
Albatros Sea World Marsa Alam is a modern Resort built on ca. 380 sq. miles with 17 pools and direct access to the 500 meter sandy beach with its marina and the Red Sea with its magnificent underwater world. Located 60 kilometers from the airport, it is offering a wide range of services and facilities for adults and children. You will find a modern and cozy resort, with a touch of local flavor where you can enjoy the sun, good food and an ambiance that combines leisure, entertainment, relaxation and culture. For more information, pricing, or to reserve your room, visit Albatros Sea World.
Sea View Rihana Guest House
For divers, snorkelers and beach lovers, the property lies midway from the most famous bays on the coast. Within minutes you reach Egla, Asalaya,, Samadai,and Abu Dabbab bays, where pristine crystal waters exist. Their rooms are all with sea view balconies ,A .C. & private bathrooms with hot showers. They will guide you choose the best Diving & Snorkeling options with a budget style. They can arrange your airport pick ups as well. For more information, pricing, or to reserve your room, visit Sea view Rihana Guest House.
Blue Vision Diving Hotel
This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Blue Vision Diving Hotel is located in Marsa Alam city. Each room provides you with a flat screen TV, air conditioning, a wardrobe and chests of drawers, a refridgerator and a private balcony. Each room has a private bathroom featuring a bath or shower. There is a shared kitchenette and dining area which guests can use and the property serve breakfast there every morning. The swimming pool is located in the central courtyard area of the hotel. Next to the swimming pool we have an on-site Padi Diving Center for guests. Here you can learn to dive, take a specialty course and dive daily. For more information, pricing, or to reserve your room, visit Blue Vision Diving Hotel.
Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
On the West Coast of Egypt's Red Sea with a beachfront location, this resort looks like a small village surrounding 4 outdoor pools. It features a 24-hour gym and rooms with views of the Red Sea. The wide dining choice includes a Bedouin-themed cafe with water pipes and belly dancing. The main restaurant offers oven-baked pizzas and a dessert buffet. Salads and grilled kebabs can be ordered at the poolside bar. The air-conditioned rooms of Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Res have elegant contemporary décor, balconies and flat-screen TVs. They include wood ceiling beams and mosaic bathrooms with frameless showers. Guests of Hilton Marsa Alam can book diving excursions in Abu Dabab Bay reef. The children have a playground and a kids' club, and a babysitting service is also provided. For more information, pricing, or to reserve your room, visit Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort.
My #1 Hotel Pick
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Who would think that Egypt would have such great beaches. Wow, Marsa Alam rivals anything in the Caribbean. It has everything that you want in a good beach vacation. According to the pictures, the skin diving and snorkeling must be great. A camel ride anyone? Great video!↓
I never knew there was so many fun things to do in Egypt, as well as seeing beautiful beaches. I always thought of it as drab, Pyramids, windstorms, and sand that is immense and quite intense, such as is depicted in Disney's Alladin animated film. Glad to learn about this. Would love to have a camel ride!↓
I love Egypt, and have been twice to Sharm El Sheik but we only ventured out of that area once to go to the old market.
There is just so much to do there and the scuba diving, or even just snorkeling is not to be missed; coral reefs everywhere, and you can actually swim among the colourful tropical fish.
And the Bedouin camel ride is not to be missed, and was one of the best parts of the trip for me. You just have to be careful you agree a price before you go on a camel ride otherwise you will find that you end up paying a lot more than expected (this happened to us and the guy wouldn't let us off the camel until we had paid up lol). It's funny now 🙂
Anyway, can't recommend Egypt enough as you get everything that you would normally get from a tropical holiday for a much cheaper price!↓
Hello there Leahrae, great post on Marsa Alam; I never knew that there were these many options here for scuba diving and snorkeling along with those ancient temples! The ones that caught my eye were the Hamata Islands, especially with our description and picture of the nice coral reefs and that catamaran over the water! Thanks.↓
beautiful..a lot of beautiful pictures and videos↓
I had never heard of Marsa Alam. It sounds like a beautiful place. I definitely would need 2 weeks to see everything that I want to check out!↓
WOW you blew my mind with passport, to hotel and resort purchasing prices. I'm looking to check out more on the sataya reef it sounds like a definite yes. Blue vision diving hotel is only 6 minutes away from the beach and I know I have the best tv when comes time to start heading in, but that's the east of my worries. Thank you,
I love this! So much helpful information, always thought about going to egypt but never liked the unknown, this has definately helped with choosing a destination as your information looks solid, look forward to browsing more and finding that perfect place!
I'll bet not too many people have heard of Marsa Alam, Egypt in our hemisphere. The beaches look very nice. Very similar to some of our Caribbean island beaches. Lots of things to do here. I really enjoyed the video. Is it safe for americans to travel there? I hope so.↓
Great information. I have always wondered about other tropical resort places out side of the Caribbean. This article really opened my eyes to Egypt. Bookmarking this and subscribing.↓
I actually think of getting there with a bus. However I want to eat kebab there without breaking the bank. I know Hilton has it but I guess it would be really expensive there. Do you think Al Sultan Restaurant has a good variety of kebabs?↓
Oh my goodness. Egypt! This place is amazing. I always pictured Egypt as one big dessert land. I had no idea how beautiful it is – especially the sea with its coral reefs. I bet the water is so clear, you can see far down into the water. I also thought that the temperature in Egypt is incredibly hot all year around, but I'm glad that's not the case. More importantly, the weather is dry, not humid, like here in NYC. There's so much rich history in Egypt. It would be magical to visit. I'd love to stay at the Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort in order to have a view of the Red Sea! I love the way you write about these travel destinations. You bring these places to life!↓
Thanks for this very comprehensive view of Marsa Alam. When I think of Egypt, I think of deserts and pyramids. You have opened my eyes to a whole new world! Thank you!↓
To tell you the truth, I am impressed! Egypt is way much beautiful than I imagined. It's a dream destination:) I have close family in Isreal, and in September we are invited to do Roch Achana with them. It's the new year in Isreal:) I will definitely go for a week in Egypt after the holiday ( Roch Achana). Just a question if you don't mind. What currency is used in Egypt?
Thank you for this excellent post!↓
What a beautiful country. I love beaches, and I'd love to visit Egypt's. Through your article, I have so many ideas and I see there are more options than I imagined. Thanks for this useful information!↓
WOW! Really great job with all the information about this destination! I've never been to Egypt but if I'm able to go one day, I will definitely be checking out this destination! Which of the hotels that you listed do you think would be the best to stay at? I mean price wise..↓
Marsa Alam Egypt sounds like a beautiful location to relax and unwind. I have dreamt about going to a place and discovering a mummy but mostly in my dreams. Something about a tradition which involves a sarcophagus and mummification is quite fascinating although I doubt I would find enough time to enjoy each of the beaches.↓


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Great news for our Swedish speaking readers!
There's an open Facebook group for Swedish Finn horse owners and fans! Click here to find Finnhästar i Sverige (Finn horses in Sweden)!
Check out also Finnhästar på Fredens öar – group, these guys live in Åland Islands (which is part of Finland but they speak mostly Swedish).
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In my editorial note in the May 1973 issue (1) I promised to give a follow-up report on developments in Chinese medical journals. I have just returned from my second trip to the People's Republic of China where I spent a month and a half as the guest of the Chinese Medical Association, and I can report that the long-awaited English edition of the Chinese Medical Journal will make its debut this year or early next year. Like its Chinese counterpart, it will have 64 pages of medical texts and 8 pages of illustrations. The English edition will not be
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Does anyone know what this vine is? Is is an invasive species I should dig up and destroy, or just a slightly-annoying Spring visitor?
Recently I tried making my own granola. It ended up being quite simple, and I recommend trying it yourself. Dakota and I both find most store-bought granolas way too sweet and full of "extra" flavors. So, my goal was to make granola that was simple, healthy and tasty.
Bad news - this vine is a manroot or wild cucumber. It's native but invasive in the garden. It will smother your other plants and it creates potato sized spiny seed pods. When it dries out in late spring it is very hard to clean up - the vine just breaks when you give it the slightest tug and the pods become very sharp to handle even with leather gloves.
The only way to get rid of it completely is to dig out the tuberous root which can be very large (hence the name) We have about 5 growing at our place right now and although I don't have time to dig out the root, I make the rounds and clean up the vines in an attempt to keep it in check before the pods appear.
my parents have a wild cucumber plant in their front yard in CA. it has plenty of space to grow without interfering with any other plants so they leave it and quite frankly, it's taken years for it to grow to any substantial size. they like how it looks when it's green in the summer. word or warning - as far as i know the "cucumbers" are poisonous so don't let your animals eat them. (the spiky pods)
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Conflict Management Styles in Romantic Relationships between Chinese and American Students: Exploring the Role of Cultural Individualism-Collectivism and Self-Construal
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Michel Dupagne
With the acceleration of globalization, the world is filled with intense interaction between and among cultures. Whenever there is communication among people with different cultural backgrounds, disagreements, arguments and interpersonal conflicts may occur. This study is designed to investigate the influence of the cultural values and personality traits, especially individualism-collectivism and independent-interdependent self-construal, on people's preferences of conflict management styles within the context of romantic relationships among Chinese and American students. Results from the questionnaire survey conducted in China and the United States separately revealed that there were transitions for the cultural values and personality traits in the Chinese and American societies. In this study, Americans were equally individualistic and collectivistic, and Chinese were more independent than interdependent. In addition, both the cultural and individual factors significantly influenced individuals' choices of conflict management styles. High individualistic participants used more dominating and integrating styles, and high collectivistic participants used more obliging and third-party help styles. Students with a high level of independent self-construal used more dominating, integrating, emotional expression, and compromising styles. High interdependent respondents used more obliging and third-party help styles. No significant differences were found on the preference for the neglect style between the high/low individualism and the high/low independent self-construal groups. Similarly, there were no significant differences on the preference for the styles of avoiding and compromising between the high/low collectivism and high/low interdependent self-construal groups. These findings may suggest that in addition to cultural and individual factors, the situational and relational context also have an influence on people's choices of conflict management styles. According to the rankings of conflict management style preferences for both nations, within the context of romantic relationships, young people preferred the styles which work quickly and well (i.e., compromising, integrating) rather than passive and aggressive styles that may hurt each other and ruin the relationship (i.e., avoiding and neglect).
Conflict Management Styles; Individualism-Collectivism; Self-Construal; Romantic Relationship; American and Chinese Students
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Liu, Wuyu, "Conflict Management Styles in Romantic Relationships between Chinese and American Students: Exploring the Role of Cultural Individualism-Collectivism and Self-Construal" (2012). Open Access Theses. 329.


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When I found out about likealittle.com last week (Biola has its own site), I wasn't the least bit surprised that it was the Next Big Social Media Thing to hit college campuses. The site, self-described as "a flirting-facilitator platform (or FFP, for advanced users)" basically allows college students to kill time in class by posting flirtatious notes to the person they've got their eye on across the room.
Billed as a "dangerously exciting" anonymous flirting experience" (notice the bolded anonymous), likealittle is all about objectifying the object of your affection: "Female, Brunette. You are probably the most beautiful girl on this campus. Your hair is like auburn silk, and your eyes are literally breathtaking—fathomless, ever-moving, always-sparkling pools of green and brown."
Perhaps after being inspired by The Social Network's portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg's entrepreneurial jackpot, likealittle was founded on October 25 by Standford University students Evan Reas, Prasanna Sankaranarayanan and Shubham Mittal. That was just about 6 weeks ago. Now likealittle is on more than 50 campuses, growing exponentially. It's as if Reas & Co. watched The Social Network and decided, "hey we can do this!" And they're in Palo Alto, hiring interns as they expand rapidly. I wonder if the guy from Napster is involved?
Though it remains to be seen whether likealittle will be more than a flavor-of-the-week fad, its popularity certainly underscores some of the broader social trends happening among "Generation Y" (or whatever the generation in college is called). Namely: The increasing preference to mediate relationships (even the very initial stage of relationships, such as flirting) via technology and avoid the difficulties and awkwardness of face-to-face communication wherever possible.
Naturally, if there is technology that makes the awkward things in life less awkward, we seize upon it. Who wants to nervously stumble over their words when making small talk with a girl they like when a cleverly crafted likealittle message will do? It's the same reason why Gen Y communicates almost exclusively by texting on their phones rather than talking. Texting is more controlled. More efficient. Easier. It's the same reason why updating scores of friends and family about your life in one fell swoop on Facebook is preferable to the laborious process of calling each of them or writing an email or letter to them.
Technology's dominant raison d'etre has always been about efficiency. Making something easier, quicker, less painful. Think medicine, automobiles, assembly line, central heating. Communication technologies are similarly in the business of making the difficulties of communication easier. But there are always unintended consequences. Likealittle makes flirting easier, but it also makes it anonymous, objectifying and addictive ("dangerously" so). And, as with its various forbears, likealittle thrives because it creates a safe, low-pressure, "just me and my computer/phone" environment where it's easy to say whatever we want. It removes those pesky filters (in person tact, nervous self-restraint) that sometimes keep us from saying the things that pop into our heads. As with texting and other "nonverbal signals be damned!" modes of fast-paced, send-before-you-think-too-much-about-it communication, likealittle feeds the culture's ever worsening addictions to communication as diversion/commodity and narcissistic self validation.
Add likealittle to the long list (Twitter, Facebook, etc) of places college students now will want to check up hourly to see what people are saying about them, who is responding to their posts, etc. Add it to the list of things that make me fear for the future of unmediated, brick-and-mortar relational existence.


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In 2010, St. Mary's recommitted to be a better steward of God's creation.
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We believe creation is a gift from God. God has called us into covenant to be good stewards so our children's children can rejoice in the wonders of God's work. Because we hold these beliefs, we commit to equipping ourselves and others to become enthusiastic and faithful advocates, stewards and teachers for the environment. Therefore, God calls us to be a beacon to our community and beyond for the love, protection, and preservation of God's creation.
In 2010, our Centennial Year, St. Mary's celebrated our past by preserving our future with the installation of 106 solar panels on the church, parish hall and rectory. Our commitment to be better stewards of God's creation was not only environmentally friendly, but saves daily on our cost of electricity.
In 2011, St. Mary's application to become GreenFaith certified was accepted. GreenFaith is a two year, holistic process that engages entire congregations through education, worship, environmental justice, building and grounds work, and developing relationships with the larger interfaith community to raise awareness of ways in which we can create a more sustainable compassionate economy and way of life.


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New Jersey doesn't plan to spend more money to complete construction in time for the 2014 Super Bowl on a major road leading to MetLife Stadium.
Contractors working on Route 3 in Rutherford and Lyndhurst say they're being delayed by moving underground and overhead utilities.
State Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson says three lanes in each direction will be open for the big game. But Simpson isn't promising the job will be finished by February 2014.
DOT spokesman Joe Dee tells The Record newspaper the state will not accelerate the project because it would likely cost taxpayers more than $10 million extra.
The work is projected to cost $156 million, up from $149 million when the contract was awarded in 2010.


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Those seeking CAP designation must demonstrate competence in astrology by passing an exam. Appropriate training can come from schools and teachers who wish to see their students become certified by ISAR standards. The exam is given at many conferences throughout the world. It is an open-book test and you can use whatever texts or materials you think you will need.Find out more »
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Ethics and ethical practices are guiding principles in the field of astrology and within ISAR. The ethics training course sponsored by ISAR is based on the ISAR's Ethics Code and outlines what ISAR, as an international astrological society, considers ethical practices for astrologers. A test will be administered following the training. In taking the test, an applicant must demonstrate the ability to apply ethical principles to real-life situations.Find out more »
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She Needed More Space In Her Home. The Way She Got It Is So Clever.
Adding space to any home can be a challenge, especially if you're the type to own a lot of items. The bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom — any room in a household can easily become cluttered. If you're not careful with the way you organize and store things away, you'll suddenly find yourself living in a smaller space than you remember.
Some people might find the challenge too hard if they have too many items. Don't give up! We've compiled a list of a few easy solutions to help add space to any home. With the help with a few of these tricks, you'll be on the way to a less cluttered atmosphere.
#1. Instead of tucking away or organizing things on a counter, install shelves and drawers under your cupboards to create a more organized kitchen.
#2. Instead of shoving all your belts into a drawer, create a belt rack out of your other hangers. Just install cup hooks into a wooden clamp hanger.
#3. Create your very own DIY storage bench. Not only will it provide you extra storage space, but it also adds extra seating to your home.
#4. If you have a really slim empty space like a space between a fridge and a wall, try adding a slide-out storage to it.
#5. Wherever there's a blank space in your home, there is an opportunity for open shelving! The more shelves, the more storage, the more space.
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The temperatures are starting to drop a little here in south Florida.
We opened the front door on the way to school yesterday morning and felt a slight chill in the air.
I am slightly exaggerating. 😉 We felt a slightly cooler breeze. It was only 77 degrees.
So I'm not quite pulling out my fall boots and turtlenecks, but I am dreaming of very fall cooking and baking. I thought I'd share some yumminess I found from around the world here with you this weekend. I know YOU MUST have some fall recipes you want us to see. GO AHEAD-link them up. Any recipe that is fall-ish. We want to see them and be inspired by YOU.
I love my pumpkin lasagne so much and I can't wait to bake it again this month. I found another gorgeous squash lasagne.
Caramelized Onion goes magically with squash in this gorgeous lasagna from The Kitchy Kithcen.
I really never knew squash could look so velvety. Love this Roasted Squash Soup from The Kitchy Kitchen.
Healthy Seasonal Recipes made this flavorful Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
Honey Beer Bread from Lululu at Home looks divine!
Apple Harvest Bread from Sweet Happy Life is something I have to try with all this fall.
Let's finish this off with The Best Apple Pie You'll Ever Have from Honey and Jam that guest posted on A Cup of Jo
Some more very fall inspiration:
Creative Culinary has a delicious Butternut Squash Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup
She also made a favorite of mine: Split Pea Soup
One more soup from Bake Your Day: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Spabettie has these lovely Plum Pie Bites
Needing a little chocolate? Parsley Sage and Sweets has you covered with these Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Bark with Nutella and Salted Pepitas
Love these Spiced Vanilla and Pear Muffins from London Bakes
A stunning Kentish Cobnut Cake with Apple Compote (she explains kentish cobnut's are like hazelnuts in England) from Miss Foodwise
I know YOU MUST have some autumn recipes to share-link them up for us to see!!
Here is the recipe for my Pumpkin Lasagne. Click on the link if you'd like to see some step-by-step photos.buon appetito!
Lasagne alle Zucca-Pumpkin Lasagne
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) pumpkin peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (or canned pumpkin)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
teaspoon nutmeg
12 basil leaves
12 no-boil lasagna noodles (I use Barilla)
2 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese (I used slices of mozzarella)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with a generous amount of foil. Add the diced pumpkin. Drizzle on the olive oil and mix it around with your hands to incorporate the oil. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pumpkin with the foil and fold the sheets under. Bake the pumpkin in this foil pouch for about 45 minutes until the pumpkin is tender. Cool slightly and then transfer the squash to a food processor. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too dry, add about a 1/4 cup of water to the pumpkin puree. Test the flavor and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
la besciamella:
*As I was assembling the lasagne, I ended up making another portion of the besciamella. I like my lasagne to have more of a creamy consistency and thought it better to have more. If you like it very creamy, make another batch and if you don't end up using it with the lasagne, you could use it another pasta dish.:)
Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
Spread 3/4 cup of the besciamella over the baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 1/3 of the pumpkin puree over the noodles. Spread the besciamella on top of the pumpkin puree. Place a few basil slices over the besciamella. Layer on your mozzarella slices (or if using shredded, sprinkle it on). Repeat layering 3 more times. On the last layer, sprinkle on the Parmigiano Reggiano on top of the mozzarella cheese.
Add a few dabs of butter to the top of the lasagna. Cover the baking pan with foil and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes. Carefully remove the foil paper and bake about another 10-15 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and the top is golden. In order to have neater slices, let the lasagna rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
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2018 Interbike Impressions: The Bad and the Ugly
Last week, we summarized the best trends we saw at the annual Interbike trade show: cargo bikes, adventure bikes, bikes made-to-order, and efforts to raise professionalism standards among bicycle technicians.
Unfortunately, not everything about our industry is uniformly encouraging. There are many things that could use improvement, and a few that need an overhaul. So, without ado…
The Bad and the Ugly
Like many others, the cycling industry is in the midst of trying to adapt to a shifting marketplace. Not only have we been mired in a long period of stunted growth, we are facing a tremendous challenge in the form of new tariffs on almost all products (helmets being the notable exceptions) coming from China. We can debate all day long whether relying on Chinese imports is good or bad. Perhaps we should work to change it, but —at present— it's simply the reality of the American marketplace. And anything that leads to increased pricing in an industry that is less than booming is a cause for grave concern.
Not enough cohesion
So, in my naivete, I was kinda hoping for the bicycle industry to come together and rally around some common causes. Personally, I was encouraged that, after decades of being staged in Vegas, Interbike finally relocated to Reno, with quicker and better access to recreational areas of unsurpassed beauty. How disappointing that the vast majority of the industry's major players elected to sit out! Trek has long stopped attending trade shows. But absent this year were virtually ALL major bicycle companies, including our mainstay Kona.
Not enough true support for the Independent Bicycle Dealer
I can't help but conclude that these companies simply don't place enough value on their relationships with those of us who actually sell their products to consumers. True, a number of those companies, including Kona, host dealer events at their own facilities and on their own dime. However, such events (a) require retailers to travel to several different locations at different times, rather than having everything under one roof, and (b) are often by-invitation only, and smaller shops often get bypassed in favor of larger-volume players. We are expected to project our purchases for the upcoming season, taking considerable financial risk, without the opportunity to preview the products we'll be selling.
Too much money being pumped into e-bikes
E-bikes are clearly a growing market that's here to stay, but there are way too many players fighting over what is still a relatively small slice of the pie. E-assist is a terrific option in some applications, especially cargo bikes. However, the industry is making the "me-too" mistake of adding e-assist to virtually everything, which results in skyrocketing number and variety of products pumped into the marketplace, before a solid customer base to support those products is in place.
This is bewildering not only to consumers, but to bicycle store personnel as well, and makes it difficult to know which products to stock and recommend, and which of the rapidly proliferating companies are going to be around in a few years to continue to offer support for their product.
… and "enthusiast" categories.
Actually, this "me-too" approach is nothing new in the bike industry. While it makes sense that new trends (fat bikes, gravel and endurance racing, bikepacking, etc.) drive innovation, the enthusiasts who fully participate in those categories and purchase high-end products are relatively few. Nevertheless, such trends result in rapid proliferation within those enthusiast product categories, while the needs of everyday and lifestyle cyclists go largely unmet. This is why I believe cargo bikes and bikes for everyday adventures have been so well-received: they answer the needs of individuals and families who are not looking to enter races or endurance events, but simply seek to do more of their transportation and recreation locally and without a car.
Not enough emphasis on kids bikes
For an industry that's always crying about dwindling ridership, the bicycle industry does a woefully pathetic job of developing, showcasing and promoting children's bikes. With the exception of a handful of specialty companies, such a Cleary, Frog, Woom Bikes and the like (for whom it may be financially prohibitive to exhibit at Interbike), few bicycle manufacturers give more than passing attention to developing future riders (riders, NOT racers!). Unfortunately, partly because of economies of scale, and partly because of quality, these few specialty companies don't deliver products that meet most parents' expectations of what kids' bikes should cost. On the other hand, the large established bike companies seem more interested in chasing and investing R&D dollars in the uber-enthusiasts, who arguably represent only a minuscule segment of the cycling public, rather than on fostering future generations of every-day cyclists.
We would welcome at least a portion of that investment going instead to developing lighter, and still affordable, children's bikes with more attention paid to proper fit across a wider range of ages, particularly for pre-teens who fall in the uneasy area between 24" juvenile bikes and adult bikes, and for whom it is notoriously difficult to find a well-fitting, well-priced bicycle.
Deplorably poor marketing of the value of the bicycle
Finally — and this goes back to the splintering of the industry I mentioned at the beginning — we seem to be more interested in promoting particular agendas than in coming together as a whole to promote common interests of the industry.
I have worked in the bicycle industry for 25 years, and tried to (and watched many others trying to) maintain a viable business at 35% margin on bicycles. Almost everyone in the bike industry agrees that this margin is not sustainable, particularly since most independent bike shops can't make up for low margins with higher volume, and since many bikes end up being sold at a discount. So we supplement with accessories, parts and labor, all of which command higher margins. In the end, and under the best circumstances, those who keep a neat house can make a living wage and a small profit.
However, there's a problem with this model. The cost of living has gone up, while the same is not true of bike prices. With the rise of online selling in particular, manufacturers who distribute bikes through conventional channels scramble to compete on price and drive the average price of a bicycle down. It doesn't take a math whiz to figure out that 35% margin on a lower price bike yields fewer dollars than the same margin on a higher price bike, and we're not selling more of the lower priced bikes to make up the dollar shortfall.
As a result, we're trying to sustain our businesses with lower margin dollars (on average), while the cost of virtually everything — rent, utilities, wages, insurance, credit card processing, etc. — has gone up. In know I'm repeating myself when I say that, yes, bike manufacturers continue to produce higher priced bicycles for the enthusiast, but we have not done a very good job of convincing the everyday consumer and the novice rider of the true value of a quality built and quality assembled bicycle. Almost every day during the season we have turned away a consumer looking for a <$300 bicycle.
The solution is NOT making more <$300 bikes. That is simply an unrealistic expectation of what a safe and durable bicycle should cost, and what a reputable bike store can sustainably sell. No one expects to buy a $100 full-featured smart phone. Similarly, the average consumer should be aware that a respectable everyday bicycle should command the price of somewhere between $750-1000.
Yes, it's a hefty price tag. But consider that a quality bicycle is a versatile, environmentally friendly vehicle for both pleasure and utility, an exercise machine, is supremely economical and efficient to operate, and, in the era of planned obsolescence, is remarkable for its sheer longevity. Marketing something based on its lifetime value rather than the newest technological innovation may not be sexy, but marketing on value and setting proper consumer expectations may result in not losing those consumers to Walmart, or turning them away from cycling entirely.


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You may or may not be aware that i am an animal lover - i value animals over most humans - and have shared my whole life with many pets, all of whom i love and have loved eternally. One of those is my beloved, precious border collie "Buster". Buster grew to the grand old age of fifteen, very nearly sixteen. A year or so ago he started showing signs of arthritis. It was during a visit to the vet for an entirely different issue, that we discovered it wasn't in his legs as we had thought, but in his spine, which in turn had a direct effect on the use of his legs. For so long he coped so very well with it and enjoyed life in spite of it. Yes, he was slower than he used to be and could no longer run up the stairs or go mad chasing balls, but he was happy, enjoyed his daily walks and gentle play sessions, and had a very healthy appetite. Suddenly however, over the past couple of days, Buster's condition deteriorated dramatically and rapidly, until on Tuesday, he finally found himself unable to use his hind legs - he couldn't stand up at all and was terribly distressed and exhausted. We arranged an appointment with the vet for Wednesday evening, and although i hoped beyond hope that there would be some instant, miracle cure, i had secretly resigned myself to the fact that this was probably the end for my best friend. Surely enough, while the vet did offer a suggestion of anti inflammatory injections and very strong painkillers, there was no guarantee they be of any benefit and would only be a temporary fix at very best. So we came to the wretched (for us humans at least) decision to end his suffering and put him to sleep. I simply could not put him through the indignity of being unable to be a proper dog, or to prolong his suffering for my own selfish needs. The vet administered the euthanasia drug while my mum and i held our darling boy and he slipped away quickly and very peacefully.
Whilst i know we made the right decision for Buster and he is now free to run again, free from pain and suffering, it has nevertheless come as a terrible, all too sudden punch in the heart for me and my family. Up until a few days ago Buster was trotting around the garden happily, enjoying the remnants of the summer with his 'brother' Saxon and now, in an instant, he is gone, and i can't even begin to reconcile myself with that fact.
Pets, to me, are as important, if not more important in a way, as human loved ones (family or otherwise) - after all, a pet will never ever argue or fall out with you, judge you, be jealous or spiteful or secretive or manipulative, it will never cheat you or cause you hurt, it just stands by your side as a constant companion, doing nothing but loving you for its entire life. My heart is broken and life without my best Bub is looking as bleak as bleak can be at the moment. I am griefstricken, bereft, completely empty without him. I know there are some people who will say "he was just a dog", "you can get a new one", or that he doesn't deserve to be mourned as much as a human should, but those to me are the words of someone who has clearly never experienced the true, pure love and devotion of a dog.
I am not looking for an outpouring of sympaty but if i ask one thing of you it's that you just take a moment to send some loves to my boy, wherever he may be now, and if you have pets, please let them know how much they are loved.
My soul mate, my best Bub, i love you so very, very much. You will live forever in my heart and in my dreams.
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And we stood tall"
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February 24, 2011 – T-cell receptor diversity in blood samples from healthy individuals has been extensively cataloged for the first time in a study published online today in Genome Research (www.genome.org), setting the stage for a better understanding of infectious disease, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Adaptive immunity is mediated by T-cells, a white blood cell that identifies and attacks cells that may be infected with viruses or contain cancer-causing mutations. To recognize a wide array of potentially infectious agents or cancer-causing mutations, gene shuffling creates a highly variable and diverse collection of T-cell receptor sequences.
While the diversity of sequences in immune cell repertoires has been investigated previously, no study had yet been able to capture the entire range present in an individual sample. Now, using next-generation sequencing technology, researchers in Canada have identified essentially all T-cell receptor variants in blood samples, identifying more than one million unique sequences.
Dr. Robert Holt of the BC Cancer Agency and Simon Fraser University, senior author of the report, explained that this study is the first to establish that while there is high T-cell diversity in a standard blood sample, it does not give the entire picture. "This is only part of the diversity that would be present within a person's entire body," Holt said, "but now we know that although the diversity is very large, it is ultimately limited, and it is measureable."
The group found that some T-cell receptor sequences are common, some are rare, and the repertoire can change over time. The individual repertoire was then compared to that of two other individuals, showing that only a minority of sequences is shared between them.
Interestingly, they noted that for sequences that were shared, different gene shuffling events had often generated the same sequence. "This shows that certain sequences are more favored than others, most likely because they are more effective in recognizing specific types of infections or mutations," said Holt.
By cataloging the baseline diversity of the immune repertoire in a healthy individual, Holt explained that future studies would be able to then recognize how the repertoire is disturbed in cases of immune challenge, such as infectious disease or organ transplantation, and furthermore, may assist in the development of new vaccines.
Scientists from the British Columbia Cancer Agency (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) and Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) contributed to this study. This work was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Genome Canada, and Genome British Columbia. Media contacts: The authors are available for more information by contacting Cher Sawchuk, Communications Leader at the BC Cancer Agency ( firstname.lastname@example.com ; +1-778-778-6643) or Carol Thorbes, Information Officer at Simon Fraser University firstname.lastname@example.com ; +1-778-782-3210). Interested reporters may obtain copies of the manuscript from Peggy Calicchia, Editorial Secretary, Genome Research firstname.lastname@example.com ; +1-516-422-4012). About the article: The manuscript will be published online ahead of print on February 24, 2011. Its full citation is as follows: Warren RL, Freeman JD, Zeng T, Choe G, Munro S, Moore R, Webb JR, Holt RA. Exhaustive T-cell repertoire sequencing of human peripheral blood samples reveals signatures of antigen selection and a directly measured repertoire size of at least 1 million clonotypes. Genome Res doi: 10.1101/gr.115428.110. About Genome Research: Launched in 1995, Genome Research (www.genome.org) is an international, continuously published, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on research that provides novel insights into the genome biology of all organisms, including advances in genomic medicine. Among the topics considered by the journal are genome structure and function, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, genome-scale quantitative and population genetics, proteomics, epigenomics, and systems biology. The journal also features exciting gene discoveries and reports of cutting-edge computational biology and high-throughput methodologies. About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a private, nonprofit institution in New York that conducts research in cancer and other life sciences and has a variety of educational programs. Its Press, originating in 1933, is the largest of the Laboratory's five education divisions and is a publisher of books, journals, and electronic media for scientists, students, and the general public. Genome Research issues press releases to highlight significant research studies that are published in the journal.
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We can officially declare Apollo as our family hospital. For the starters, it is so nearby and easily accessible. It has become a custom for us to visit the hospital once a month at least for some or the other small reason, thankfully nothing serious. It just so happens that Mr. P has the destiny of Mr. Bean. Something or other keeps on happening in his life and I always get embroiled in it. Anyways, I wanted to talk about a very rare disease today called Scleroderma. Actually, it is an … [Read more...] about Things to Know About Scleroderma
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The Stuff Of Legends…
George Best falling down the steps being a bit, ahem, worse for wear; Brian Clough turning up to collect his award, promising to turn in early having nothing to say – then talking for a good 45 minutes or more; Sir Alex Ferguson signing copies of his specially compiled promo CD of his favourite inspirational songs… Everyone's got a favourite moment from the HMV charity football dinner.
The event, formerly known as the HMV Football Extravaganza, now under the name of Legends Of Football is an entertainment industry institution – a key date on the calendar of the video, music and games industries and one that still raises vast amounts for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.
The roll call of players and managers who turn out for the annual event reads like a veritable Who's Who of footballing greats from the past few generations, starting with Pele and Stanley Matthews, and running through to legendary homegrown names such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs, via managerial titans such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Sr Bobby Robson.
It was the two knights who told one of the driving forces behind the event, former HMV supremo Brian McLaughlin how highly they rated it. "Sir Alex said 'Look Brian, this is the best football dinner in our industry, and it's being run by people who have nothing to do with football'," says McLaughlin, talking to The Raygun ahead of this year's Legends Of Football event, due to be held at its spiritual home of Grosvenor House on October 5. This year's event is honouring 25 seasons of the Premier League and the goalscorers who've netted more than 100 times sine the event started.
And while its footballing credentials are impeccable – and more on its history in a moment – it's worth remembering the good the event has done over the years.
For starters, there's the £7 million it has raised for the charity and the incredible work it's done. As McLaughlin notes: "I've been a governor for a long, long time, it's grown from one centre in north London to more than 80 and it's moved away from just being a children's charity, it's now one that involves people with dementia. You only have to see one of the sessions to understand the power that music has."
It all started some 21 years ago, or, rather, a bit before that. There was a feeling, McLaughlin recalls, that HMV and others weren't doing their bit for charity. A trip to Enfield football club, of all places, where former Manchester United boss Tommy Docherty was doing an after dinner speech, drawing a crowd of 400, planted the seeds in HMV's mind. Eventually, after some time, and a few phone calls around the industry, Richard Keys at Sky was approached and asked for help in putting something together, he in turn suggested Geoff Shreeves, and, before long the first event, with Jimmy Greaves, at the Grosvenor, raised £50,000 for charity.
It was decided to hold a regular, football-themed charity event, for Nordoff Robbins, with lifetime achievement awards going to legends – the early years featured many names who have now departed, the aforementioned Matthews, Nat Lofthouse, John Charles and more.
McLaughlin reserves special praise for two of the key figures in the event, TV and radio presenters Shreeves and Keys, whose bulging contacts books help pull in key players and personalities. "Those are the guys that make it happen, I haven't got the numbers ion my contacts list that they have, they're the ones persuading people to come." And there's further praise for the footballing authorities as well. "We have great support from the Premier League," McLaughlin explains, "both in terms of their init from the event and sponsorship as well."
McLaughlin has continued his involvement with the football event long after he retired from HMV. When Simon Fox was appointed at the head of the retailer some 10 years ago, he spoke to his predecessor, admitted he knew nothing about the beautiful game, and as well as being a governor of the charity. McLaughlin took over some of its running too.
The HMV name fell away from the event as the retailer ran into its much publicised financial woes, but after Hilco stepped in to save it from administration and begin the journey back to recovery, McLaughlin approached Hilco chief Paul McGowan, who soon returned HMV to its rightful position as headline sponsor, complete with a name change, to Legends Of Football. "HMV has renewed it for another three years as headline sponsor," says McGowan. "In a way what we're doing is honouring legends of football, it's much easier to market the event as honouring legends. It does what it says on the tin."
Mention of HMV and its woes brings us on to those problems, its re-emergence as a leading light on the high street and online. McLaughlin is full of praise for the way it has re-emerged. He says: "I think HMV was very, very lucky that a company such as Hilco came long. Physical is still doing well, DVD is still doing well, and HMV is now doing well again. It would have been awful if the brand had disappeared from the high street like some others."
McLaughlin, of course, typified the original HMV ethos; he, like many still there, had been at the retailer for years and was devoted to Nipper and the ideas that drove it forwards. A chat with him always offers up the opportunity to reminisce about the good old days; not least the HMV conference, one of the highlights on the pre-2008 crash industry's calendar. "The conference was a massive incentive to staff. Apart from the fun we had, it was probably the best money we spent. We were building something together and everybody at the company was working for the same thing. We were working for the most successful record retailer in the world, it wasn't just a job, it was something really positive."
Of course, things have changed now. The post-recession, post-digital download era entertainment industry is a different beast, but the Nordoff Robbins event has remained something of a constant. It's harder work now, sure, but McLaughlin still loves the challenge and working on it.
"One of the difficulties now, is that in the entertainment industry the music side is reduced in size," he notes. "Whereas10 years ago, there were five or six major record companies, today there are three or four. It's a challenge, but we're still selling 100 or 110 tables, it just keeps on going."
Why has it remained such a key date? Why do people still enjoy it so much?
"It's just a fun night, it's not necessarily about networking or having to work," he concludes. "People go there to have a good time. And 70 or 80 per cent of the ticket price goes straight to charity."
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The Lust List: Pep in your Step
April 2, 2014 by Cori Sue
As I write this, I'm quite tired. Despite my best efforts, I'm not a morning person, and running and blogging before hitting the nine-to-five has me exhausted and ready for a nap by, oh, 9:15 a.m.
My solution? Delicious, good coffee—served black. An enormous bottle of water. A walk around the building in the spring sunshine. And, bright clothing.
Right now, I'm dressed in bright jewel tones: emerald-green skinny trousers, a navy lace Joie blouse, a fuchsia tweed blazer, and fuschia pumps to match. There's nothing like a little color to brighten your day.
The Bitches love brights, and our footwear is no exception. Bright heels are long considered a simple solution for adding style to your wardrobe. Boring black dress? Add bright heels. Jeans and a gray t-shirt? Add bright heels. Like dark chocolate with no sugar added, it's an easy way to cheat.
Over the last few months, I've noticed a preponderance of bright pumps in suede and with a pointed toe. The pointed toe adds a bit of drama, and we're thrilled that single-sole pumps are back in fashion, as they're much more lady-like, comfortable, and elongating than platform pumps.
Suede brights are acceptable in fall, winter, and spring, so they are perfect for transitional times, like this weird never-ending-winter that's carried through to April.
Bright, suede pumps work with all sorts of ensembles: Leather and chambray? Okay. Jeans and a bright blazer? Perfect. Mid-length skirt? Adds something. Whether dressed up or dressed down, add some brightness at the base, hopefully it'll radiate all the way up.
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Prepare to put your best foot forward with Google's new AdWords format, featuring Consumer Ratings Annotations. Customer ratings will now be displayed as part of your PPC ads in Google AdWords.
Google AdWords samples the new format with Customer Ratings Annotations
As you can see, the ratings go under your AdWords ad copy. Another version of this image was released with "More Ratings" at the end of the ratings annotation.
Google has announced on the official AdWords blog this new format. They will be rolling it out over the next few days for AdWords campaigns in the US, UK and Canada.
Increasing Customer Trust and CTR
Adding this information to the current AdWords format increased trust among users searching information on Google. The ratings annotations highlight the most highly-rated aspects of each business, informing users of what kind of quality service they can expect from you. When they click on these ratings, they will be taken to a consumer ratings report with information from Google Consumer Surveys.
Google ran tests with limited beta advertisers to see how effective this new format would be at increasing click-through rates (CTR). The test results prove that the trust gained from offering consumer rating information works – advertisers reported an average of 10% increase in CTR.
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This new format helps you put your best foot forward, highlighting the most acclaimed characteristics of your business. Online reputation management comes into play, as you need to encourage your audience to participate in a relevant Google Consumer Survey to help rate your business better.
Note, however, that this feature is being rolled out to the US, UK and Canada advertisers only as of now. Advertisers from other countries who would like consumer ratings annotations to appear on their PPC ads will need to get in touch with Google directly to request this new format.
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