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Nancy asks…
How can I reduce my acne?
I shower once every other day(Usually about a twenty minute shower), and I shave right after the shower, using some thick lather shaving cream, and then I rinse with lukewarm water and apply an oil free face lotion. Every night and morning I wash my face with warm water, pat dry with a towel and apply Clean & Clear spot treatment acne cream where I need it, and I change my pillowcase every two days, flipping it over nightly so I have a fresh side to sleep on every night. I try to sleep on my back but nine times out of ten end up on my side. I eat mostly healthy food, but lots of protein and I do have a small sweet tooth.
How can I get rid of my acne? It's not serious, but I have maybe three or four visible spots on my forehead, a small cluster on each of the edges of my jawline, two on my chin and several around the corner or my mouth, my upper lip and around me nose. How can I get rid of these?
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I shower once a day……and "wash" my face twice a day….. Before, i used proactive (didnt improve anything for me) … Then stopped and started using st.ives apricot scrub (blemish and blackhead control) that worked pretty well, but since im a girl, i did use face makeup which also contributed to my acne. So my face still wasnt improving. Now what i do, is i gently wash my face with warm water and just a washcloth, then at night i use a cotton ball and apply rubbing alcohol to my problem areas… And use an oil free moisturizer… The redness instantly goes down, but i do recommend using moisturizer because if u use this treatment too often it could dry ur face out. (I havent had much of a problem but i have oily skin.. This also does help oily skin. It keeps my face non oily and not shiny all day and i dont have to use makeup anymore. So i do recommend st.ives apricot scrub or just a really simple treatment like rubbing alcohol or lemon juice.
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What is the best treatment option for Acne Keloidalis?
What is the best treatment option for Acne Keloidalis? Does it occur on the chest, face shoulder and wrist beside the head?
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I've been in that situation and there is really nothing you can do about it. There are things you can do to try to reduce the blemishes and get rid of acne/pimples temporarily but you will always be finding yourself cleaning your face or your body depending on where it's at.
I mean of course your acne should go away eventually but for some this is the case their whole life.
I'm 29 years old and have been suffering from these little pests since I was a teenager. I tried all sorts of face washes from the local grocery store and what not, but nothing seemed to work. If anything it would just make my skin dry and itchy.
Literally the best acne face wash I've ever used has been this stuff called clearpores. It has got rid of the acne to quickest and has been a success ever since I got it. It's unique cause of it's herbal supplement you take a long with it that helps your skin from the inside out. I saved money on it at skincleansingsystem dot com at the time which was helpful.
You should really look into this stuff and if you can to assure the best results, get the 3 month supply because if it doesn't work it will still save you butt on the return policy.
Well good luck and best wishes.
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How much will I be expected to pay for Acne N-lite treatment?
I live in the uk and I have Acne scarring on my back and chest. Im thinking of getting N-lite treatment done but don't know how much it will cost. If its expensive is there any other alternative reasonable priced treatment for acne scarring in the uk.
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N-Lite costs around £50 per treatment,and youd probably only need one session.There are other products available nowadays.microdermabrasion costs around the same price and is equally effective.or if the scarring isnt too bad you could use vitamin e oil, or a product containing it such as bio oil, which is great for all skin ailments, especially scarring.
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Broccoli Can Help Prevent Cancer
Scientists from Oregon condition college (OSU) discovered that sulforaphane decreased the phrase of extended RNAs that are noncodinglncRNAs) in prostate cancer tumors tissue, which disturbed the tissue' capability to develop territories – a characteristic of metastatic cancer tumors.
Earlier thought to be "junk DNA" without any function that is significant lncRNAs need progressively surfaced as crucial people inside the growth of many types of cancer, like prostate, chest, tummy, and lung types of cancer.
Research reports have recommended that lncRNAs can control gene phrase – the procedure through which genetics is started up or off to do their own work. Whenever lncRNAs come to be dysregulated, it's thought that they could supply condition developing.
Not just do the study that is new additional proof of the character lncRNAs gamble in cancer tumors, however it aids past analysis hailing the anticancer impact of sulforaphane.
"It is clearly of great interest that the compound that is dietary available at a few of their greatest amounts in broccoli, make a difference lncRNAs," states major learn detective Emily Ho, for the Moore family members middle for entire Grain food, Nutrition and Preventive Health at OSU.
"this may start the doorway to an entire selection of brand new nutritional procedures, meals, or medications that may may play a role in cancer tumors inhibition or control that is therapeutic" she contributes.
Sulforaphane resulted in a reduction that is fourfold nest development
The researchers conducted whole-genome sequencing on normal human epithelial prostate cells and prostate cancer cells to reach their findings.
They discovered that the prostate cancer tumors tissue revealed expression that is high of, especially one known as LINC01116.
Nevertheless, if the group applied sulforaphane to your prostate cancer tumors tissue, LINC01116 amounts were decreased, causing a reduction that is fourfold the tissue' capability to develop territories.
Based on the scientists, their own results offer the concept of IncRNAs as a target for cancer tumors avoidance, and so they claim that nutritional consumption of sulforaphane could be a way that is feasible desired these particles.
Head research writer Laura Beaver, for the Linus Pauling Institute and university of people health insurance and individual Sciences at OSU, states that their own outcomes might not have only ramifications for cancer tumors avoidance, however for cancer tumors therapy.
"It could be of considerable worth from becoming invasive," she notes if we could develop methods to greatly slow the progress of cancer, [and] help keep it.
The researchers believe that their findings help to shed some light while further studies are needed to better understand how sulforaphane might prevent and slow cancer.
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"These breakthroughs show that lncRNAs can enjoy roles that are important cancer tumors developing and may also come in handy goals for cancer tumors avoidance, recognition, and therapy."
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Architect: Sochi Olympics unique hockey roof is 'our pride'
SOCHI – On the inside, it looks like a regular 12,000-seat hockey rink, something like you might find in a high-profile minor league market or on a college campus in the United States.
But on the outside, the Bolshoy Ice Dome has provided among the most striking images of the Winter Olympics, thanks to a roof that not only lights up but turns into a dynamic scoreboard, relaying news from the game being played inside.
The widespread fascination with the roof, which is irregularly shaped and looks like a white snow-cap during the day, has been a delight for Andrey Ustinov, the 34-year old native of Omsk who led a team of 20 architects and 70 engineers that built it.
"The roof is our pride," Ustinov told USA TODAY Sports through an interpreter. "My parents live in Siberia, and my dad calls me and says, 'Son, call mom, she's watching TV and crying.' It was impossible to feel anything right after those five years of intense work were over, but now I just entirely enjoy walking around here. The profession of an architect is so rewarding. It's the function of a creator, so definitely it's always pleasant to see that you've left a mark in the history. It's our heritage that I can show to my daughter and son."
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After the Olympics, the Bolshoy Dome will be used as a "high-tech, multi-purpose sports and entertainment centre," but realistically, most hockey fans will never see it again.
Ustinov hopes its technological flares, though, will be influential in the design of future arenas around the world.
The project, which took four years to complete, started with the idea to turn the roof into a TV screen that could show highlights of games be visible from all points in the Olympic Park and even in the mountain cluster, some 30 miles away.
What they found, though, was that projecting high-definition television images on a curved, asymmetrical "screen" was not possible on that scale. Instead, they were able to design a "LED matrix" that would let them project images like the national flags that appeared draped over the top of the arena during games.
Ustinov said roughly 20,000 lamps were embedded in the roof, arranged and wired by a computer program.
"It's a new concept; we hadn't seen it anywhere," he said. "In most of cases the screens are vertical and have a plain surface, so we had to generate a special program for the arrangement and placement of those light elements. It was a lot of work, but it's dogged that does it."
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There are other interesting, more subtle features to the design of the arena. At night, the glass façade underneath the roof allows fans to see in from the outside. And from the inside lobby on a clear day, you can look out at the Black Sea.
"We were trying to combine two big things in that building: the impression the fan gets by just looking at it walking outside and getting inside feeling comfortable in the lobby," Ustinov said. "I really love the lobby. It doesn't look too big, and that's the optical illusion we tried to create for the people to feel cozy and comfortable. In reality it's huge and massive, so that people can disperse easily and not feel crowded."
One question is what the oval building is supposed to represent. Some have interpreted it as the impression of a Faberge egg, and others have characterized it as a frozen drop of water.
It's really a combination of both, which Ustinov said is by design, combining Russian symbolism with the idea that Sochi was surrounded by "fantastic nature" and deserved an arena that would match it "like a glowing plant with the drop on it, that sparkles in the sun and at the same time mountains with the snow, something ambient and encompassing."
One last thing remained, though. Would it meet the approval of president Vladimir Putin, who wanted these games to showcase Russia to the world?
"I guess Putin likes it," Ustinov said with a laugh. "There was absolutely no pressure from the authorities. They just put trust in us and fully relied on us and our vision."
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Our podcasting big brothers, The Atomic Geeks, have talked about this Canadian delicacy a few times on their show. The Vachon line of snack cakes seemed to be a pretty rare find in the Midwest US and I hadn't tried a Jos. Louis until this week. However Hostess went belly up, Twinkies and Ding Dongs disappeared from store shelves, and now Vachon cakes have appeared in stores to fill the void.
The first thing I noticed is that there were only six cakes in the box. I was a little miffed about the cake to dollar ratio until I cracked open the package.
Sacré bleu! That's a big snack cake. For some reason I was expecting a Canadian version of a Ding Dong, but each Jos. Louis is about a third larger. In fact, a little research reveals that the Canadian version of the Ding Dong is called the King Don and is marketed by the same company that makes Jos. Louis. Besides the size difference, the Jos. Louis has a thinner chocolate coating, a lighter cake, and a sandwich style construction compared to the Ding Dong. With a gun to my head I think I would choose the thicker chocolate of the Ding Dong, but the Jos. Louis punches at the same weight. And just like the Ding Dong, a Jos. Louis is extra tasty after spending some time chilling in the fridge or freezer. Add it to the list of quality hossin' from the minds of French-Canadians along with poutine.
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Just read an article in September Pop Photography magazine and noted that this lens was called the best pro class lens for the money and especially good for portrait work. I rarely use a tripod and I know it is a fairly heavy lens with no IS. I am using the 17-85 IS Canon now. Also , I'm interested in the new Tamron 18-270. Please educated me. Thanks, Dean.
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I brought this lens, unfortunately I dropped it and it's in for repair. It's actually not that heavy, no IS and not made of metal. The image quality is outstanding. I think the magazine article rated it above the current Cannon and Sigma equivalents. It's definitely not an action sports lens but for portraits it is great!
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But other hands-on reviews bear out the same results regarding sharpness - it's a sharp lens but slow to focus compared to canon/sigma (plenty fine for non sports use though). Certainly going to perform better than the 18-270
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I would like to ask then, would you buy it or would you spend more money for the Sigma or the Canon? My camera is a 30D. Thanks for the advice.
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Having said all that - the sigma lens served me well for several years. It was a fantastic lens.
But what's important is what YOU need/want, not what I need/want. If you're not doing sports work the focus speed won't really matter. Then it becomes a matter of - how important is build quality to you? If you can live with plastic lenses then the Tamron should produce great shots for less money. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. It's a matter of what attributes are most important. The attributes being discussed being:
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I think we've given you a good idea of where each of the 3 lenses falls in each category. You just need to decide which categories are most important to YOU and select your lens accordingly.
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Thankyou for an excellent reply that is spot on. I will think about what you said and try to make a good decision.
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Beside being the sharpest of all 3 (at a lower cost), the Tamron also has the shortest focusing distance giving you the highest magnification for that 'macro' when needed again high-speed is not a must have for close-up work...
So again it's a compromise
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After going to a Tamron demo, I decided to take a chance on purchasing the Tamron. I'm not making a lot of money with my photgraphy and most of it comes from weddings and studio protrait work. I also photograph flowers and insects (when available). I was estatic when I read the reviews regarding the image quality and close up advantages of the Tamron lens. I couldn't help thinking"if this lens is this good, imagine what the Canon's image quality must be". Unfortunately, I also found out about the build quality differencesafter dropping it, it's still in for repair. Bill
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Tamron has more than one lens line, just like Sigma. Tamron's SP (Super Performance) series lenses like this one have better build quality compared to their consumer grade lenses, just like Sigma's EX series lenses have their best build quality.
I've got two of Tamron's SP lenses right now... a Tamron SP 35-105mm f/2.8 and a Tamron SP 20-40mm f/2.7-3.5 (both are AF lenses in Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha mount).
These are both fairly well made lenses. But, frankly, I'd give up the metal construction of my 35-105mm f/2.8 for a lighter lens with more composite materials, if the optical quality was the same, just to get the weight decrease.
Apparently, Tamron wanted to market their new SP 70-200mm f/2.8 as being a lighter alternative. So, we're seeing more plastic in it's construction. They had this to say about it in the initial press releases:
Tamron also offers a 6 year warranty on this lens. Of course, damage caused by dropping one is not a lens defect. lol
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I dropped it twice, the second time it was straight down from a height of 5 feet. It was in the soft case. Outside it looked perfectly normal. I had never dropped a lens like that before. I think the build quality of the lens is excellent, I just made a serious mistake in handling it. My only complaint was the slowness andnoise when focusing. I liked it so much that I had placed my Canon 70 - 200 F4 non IS up for sale. The image quality was similar, but the 2.8 was giving me the types of photos I wanted and the "Macro" feature really makes it more suitable for what I want. I havethree "sleeper"Lenses: Canon 100 F2.8 macro, Sigma 100 - 300 EX, and now the Tamron 70 - 200 F2.8. By "sleeper" I mean that in terms of image quality they rival or exceed the L series equivalents.
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Peyton Manning to appear in Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary Special
It's still unclear whether he'll return to the football field next season, but we know now that Peyton Manning will return to Studio 8H for the 40th Anniversary Special of "Saturday Night Live," on Feb. 15.
As promoted in a Super Bowl commercial by NBC, the Broncos quarterback will join a long list of celebrities and athletes — including Derek Jeter (had to get that in there) — set to appear on SNL's three-hour special.
The so-far announced guest list, in addition to Manning and Jeter: Eddie Murphy, Paul McCartney, Jack Nicholson, Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Paul Simon, Taylor Swift, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Garrett Morris, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Betty White, Emma Stone, Jimmy Fallon, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler, Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Robert De Niro, Jerry Seinfeld, Molly Shannon, Mike Meyers and others.
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The St. Joseph Catholic School girls swim team won the state championship recently at the state championship swim meet held at the Tupelo Aquatic Center. The St. Joseph boys swim team was runner-up to the state championship. Members of both swim teams include (from left, back) Andrew Dotson, JC Dorroh, Covey Lockhart; (sixth row) Assistant Coach Kevin Hankins, Jack Clements, Tre'Jan Rogers; (fifth row) Noah Harkins, Alaina Liess, Ried Smith, Jacob Harkins; (fourth row) Abby Starnes, Laura Catherine Inman, Claire Conn, Elizabeth Weisenberger; (third row) Maren Hrivnak, Clare Harkins, Grace Anne Weisenberger, Arilyn Thomas; (second row) Nikolai Armour, Jax Rasmussen, Eli Carter, Caleigh Hankin; (front) Coach Lauri Collins, Gabe Blaylock, Avery Nicholas, Emma Adkins, Anna Chris Nicholas and Assistant Coach Michele Warnock.


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Over 80% of our graduates who have applied to medical school have been accepted. Our allied health degree programs are accredited and taught by faculty with years of experience in their respective fields. At Geneva College, our goal is to give Christian learners opportunities to work toward the career they want without losing sight of their faith-based values.
Parents and students who share our biblical beliefs will appreciate our Christian-based approach to education. At Geneva College, our goal is to give Christian learners opportunities to work toward the career they want without losing sight of their faith-based values. If you are looking for a pre-med degree program in Pennsylvania, contact us today to learn more about the allied health programs listed below.
A biomedical research degree from Geneva, with a concentration in cell and molecular biology and possibly a chemistry minor, is ideal preparation for a career in biomedical research at any level: as a lab technician straight out of college or as a graduate student working toward a master′s degree or Ph.D. Practical experience doing research — either at Geneva or during a summer undergraduate research program at a major university — enhances the chances of being accepted into a top 30 graduate program.
A three-year sequence of specific courses at Geneva can be combined with 12 months of clinical training at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA, to earn a B.S. degree in biology from Geneva plus a certificate from the medical center that makes the student eligible to take the certification exam to be a certified medical technologist.
Geneva′s biology program prepares students for entry into allopathic or osteopathic medical schools and into professional schools of dental, veterinary, podiatric, optometric and chiropractic medicine. The biology curriculum offers medical school prerequisites, plus additional coursework in chemistry and English enables students to meet entrance requirements for medical school as well as sit for the MCAT, DAT, VAT, GRE or OAT exams.
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An unbelievable Soccer Camp 2018
"I can hardly believe it's already been two weeks since Soccer Camp 2018 ended. This year was incredible and a HUGE thank you to everyone who was a part of all the fun!" …
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I've been thinking about how important community is in helping kids develop lasting faith which of course got me thinking about spiders.
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As much as many fans will tell you that their obsession with a movie or TV show is about how much love they have for the characters, the truth is that if there's one thing fans want more than a character to love, it's a character to hate. Not someone mildly unpalatable, a little creepy, or slightly annoying, but someone to really, gut wrenchingly, make-your-blood-boil despise, to the point that every time they appear on screen your face automatically falls into a disgusted grimace.
It's a huge part of enjoying any character-based drama, something that all the best writers and producers know: just look at Game of Thrones. The vast collection of rogues, traitors, assassins, and schemers on the character list are evidence of a creative team that knows how much we love to hate and uses it to great affect.
As always though, there are people out there who take things to the next level, and unleash their hatred for an on-screen persona on the unsuspecting actor. Sometimes this is harmless and humorous, but often things can get surprisingly out of hand. There are actors who have received death threats or been verbally assaulted and physically struck.
Read on for 15 Times Fans Took Character Hate Way Too Far.
15 Eugene - The Walking Dead
Josh McDermitt must have been delighted when he landed the role of Eugene Porter in AMC's massively successful The Walking Dead, back in 2014. A role in a long-running, well-established series with an excellent reputation and strong cast is a dream for any actor, but McDermitt has recently discovered the dark side of success, and dealing with zombies is probably much more straightforward.
After his character Eugene's defection to the side of the nefarious and brutal antagonist Negan, a betrayal that has resulted in the death of a long-time protagonist, McDermitt had to entirely remove himself from social media due to multiple death threats and torrents of abuse directed against him. His response has been calm and collected, trying to minimize fans' access to him online and reporting all serious threats to the police.
Hopefully things will calm down and Josh can get back to the safety of a factory surrounded by hoards of undead zombies for season 8, which starts this October.
14 Bronn - Game of Thrones
Fortunately, character hatred being transferred onto actors is often harmless and more rude than life threatening. Jerome Flynn, the actor who plays the cheerful sellsword Bronn in Game of Thrones is currently experiencing this strange and awkward situation.
Following Bronn's actions at the end of last season, where he successfully wounded Drogon the dragon and almost caused the death of fellow fan-favourite Daenerys Targaryen, Flynn has reported that his postman won't speak to him, which must be fairly awkward on the doorstep every morning.
This could be Bronn's toughest enemy yet: he won't be able to get his hands on any of his deliveries. If HBO delivers scripts in hard copy, this irritated fan could bring the entire worldwide sensation of a series to a grinding halt. Never mess with the postman!
13 Oliver Queen - Arrow
Stephen Amell spends plenty of time fighting crime and vaulting about in tight trousers as the star of the CW's Arrow, but last year he found himself in a real-life dangerous situation with an enraged fan.
According to a post on Amell's Facebook page, he was approached by a fan who abruptly head-butted him and stated that he wanted to defeat "The Arrow" in a fight. Amell was able to calm things down by talking with the fan and stepping away from the confrontation, and it seems likely that this was simply a case of an overexcited fan who wanted to act tough.
Amell's behavior is an example of the kind of everyday heroics that we need to see more of, but onlookers were no doubt disappointed that there wasn't an acrobatic confrontation to write home about.
12 Skyler White - Breaking Bad
AMC's Breaking Bad had a host of memorable characters across its five seasons, and the success of the show gave them and the actors who played them an intense, close relationship with their fanbase. Not all of those relationships were positive, however.
Anna Gunn, who played Skyler White in the series, received hate-mail, death threats and general abuse, so much so that she penned a piece for the New York Times discussing the issue and searching for its underlying causes. She argues that hatred towards herself and Skyler comes from a fundamentally misogynist place, and that the rabid fan hatred for Skyler was bringing wider stereotypes about women to the surface.
Gunn certainly dealt with a oddly organized level of hatred: as she points out, there are entire Facebook pages devoted to hating Skyler which still get posts regularly.
11 John Black - Days of Our Lives
Drake Hogestyn is best known for playing John Black in the seemingly endless soap opera Days of Our Lives. He played the character for over 20 years and never had any serious problems with fans, but on New Year's Eve of 2006, a crazed fan broke into his house and assaulted him and his wife.
According to Hogestyn, the fan was a religious fanatic who was obsessed with a Days storyline in which his character was possessed by a demon. Hogestyn and his son were actually forced to overpower the intruder and secure him with duct tape while they waited for the police to arrive.
Luckily, no one was seriously injured: it's all so dramatic that it wouldn't have seemed out of place on Days itself. However, the incident is a grim reminder that celebrities are often in danger in a world where their addresses can easily be found through the internet or other channels.
10 Angela Valdes - Power
Power, the Starz series about drug kingpin and nightclub owner James "Ghost" St. Patrick, has enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity, with strong financial backing from legendary rapper 50 Cent. Like all good series, it has a character who is roundly despised: Angela Valdes, Ghost's former lover.
Lela Loren, who plays the calculating assistant DA, received a string of death threats and social media abuse following Angela's actions at the end of season three, with fans wanting both Angela and Loren herself dead. Not content to sit back and take it, Loren took to Instagram to defend herself and hurl a few choice words back at these threatening fans, suggesting that the needed to seek help if they couldn't distinguish fact from fiction. Ouch.
Despite the desires and wishes of these fans, Angela is still going strong as of the end of season 4.
9 Anthony Fremont - Twilight Zone
Bill Mumy, an accomplished and multi-talented performer who rose to prominence as a child actor in the 1960s, experienced a particularly disturbing fan attack.
Mumy's character in the classic psychological/supernatural horror television series The Twilight Zone, Anthony Fremont, famously developed psychic powers, and used them to teleport a family member to their death.
A mentally disturbed fan approached Mumy at a convention many years later and demanded that Mumy similarly transport him. When Mumy tried to ignore him, he proceeded to strangle his idol, who was fortunately rescued before any serious damage was done.
This quite frightening example of fan hatred gone too far, and along with the earlier Drake Hogestyn incident, is a reminder that fans and performers interacting must always be carefully managed.
8 John Stape - Coronation Street
In the world of British soap opera, Coronation Street is legendary. The show, centring on lives of the inhabitants of the titular street in a northern English city, has been running since 1960 and has provided years of high-stakes, northern sounding entertainment to millions of fans. Unfortunately for the cast, some passionate fans can get a little confused, and for actor Graeme Hawley this confusion turned violent.
While drinking at a pub in Manchester, Hawley was allegedly assaulted by an enraged fan, who was angry about a storyline that was being played out on Corrie at the time. Hawley's character, high school teacher John Stape, was involved in an on-screen affair with a schoolgirl, a controversial move that evidently proved too much for this fan to take.
The "fan" placed Hawley in a headlock, and had it not been for the intervention of nearby bystanders, could have caused him serious injury.
7 Rob Titchener - The Archers
This one is a little different, as it doesn't involve a screen star. However, the story is so awful that it had to get onto the list.
The worlds longest running radio soap opera, The Archers, is a British based program set out in the countryside. It has been broadcasting its gentle, character-based rural drama for over 50 years, but recently the show courted some controversy with a storyline about domestic abuse.
The character of Rob Titchener, played by actor Timothy Watson, was revealed as an abusive husband, and the backlash from fans was enormous. Many felt the show had gone too far, responding angrily online and forcing Watson off of social media. Some fans however, took their hatred for Titchener out on Watson in person, accosting him in the street and hurling abuse at him - all while he was accompanied by his two young children.
There is a positive side to this story however - the storyline distressed some fans so much that they organied a collection for domestic abuse charities that went on to raise tens of thousands of pounds.
6 Syed - EastEnders
Something about British soap operas seems to attract fans who take their hatred to unwanted places. This time, some fans of EastEnders, the long running soap set in East London, couldn't seem to distinguish between young actor Marc Eliot and the gay Muslim character that he played, Syed.
Once again, the actor was abused in the street, called names, and hounded around the town. Given the controversy of the character, it was expected that there'd be some robust discussion about the different religious, cultural, and moral values that he represented, but some fans seem to get so drawn in that they forget that most actors are just doing the best they can to convincingly portray a character written by someone else.
Regardless, no actor, and very few characters, deserve to be abused in the streets. Thankfully Eliot's strong commitment to the role was later recognized with an accolade at the British Soap Awards.
5 Caz Hammond - Coronation Street
Imagine the confusing scenario: as a successful actress on Coronation Street, you've made it. You're known to millions, you get regular work, and you're set up to have a long and successful future. Yet when you walk into the supermarket, trying to pick up your weekly shopping, people hurl abuse at you.
Rhea Bailey experienced just this in 2016, when she was unable to enjoy shopping trips after her character, Caz Hammond, turned nasty on the show and became a villain. Bailey actually sought advice from former soap villain actresses on how to deal with the stress of contact with the public, and revealed that other women she knows within the soap opera world suffer similar abuse.
While this may seem like a minor issue, it's worth noting that many of us take our anonymity for granted, and the stress of facing daily tasks while being abused by the public is something that is actually very serious.
4 Alex McAllister - River City
Jordan Young, an actor in the Scottish soap opera River City, opened up recently about the abuse he receives while attempting to do his shopping, revealing a specific incident.
Young plays Alex McAllister, a character who has become increasingly more nefarious as the show has progressed, getting involved with drugs and various other unsavoury activities. Young says that a cashier in his local discount store refused to sell him a bottle of water and started shouting at him due to his role as Alex, claiming that she "knew what he was up to."
Young also says that he frequently has trouble in various supermarkets and gets dirty looks when he walks down the street. Fortunately, Young can see the positive side of things, saying that he must be doing something right on screen to be attracting as much hatred as he does.
3 Cersei - Game of Thrones
Lena Headey, who has catapulted to superstardom as the icy, ruthless Queen Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, opened up on late night talk show Conan recently about some of the hate she receives from fans.
Headey says that she tends to get either love or hate, but not much in between. She recounts a particular tale about going to buy a table and being called a "b---h," and just generally finds herself in situations where she feels as though people forget that she isn't an utterly ruthless, incestuous Queen of a fictional kingdom that is constantly in a state of conflict. Which is odd when, judging by her interviews and media appearances, she's actually a rather fun, quiet lady who just happens to be an extremely talented actress.
2 Mr. Brodie
Coronation Street returns to the list for a third and final helping, this one even more ridiculous than the last. Actor Nicholas Asbury appeared on the show for three episodes, in which he played a vet who came to diagnose, care for, and ultimately put down a fan-favorite dog, Schmeichel.
Asbury revealed in an interview in 2012, that he was jeered in the streets of Manchester by gangs of fans who refused to distinguish the actor from the character and who he claimed "Take Corrie as gospel."
Asbury, a trained Shakespearian actor, said he woke up the day after the show aired and couldn't walk down the street without hearing angry accusations from upset fans who wanted the dog to survive. Luckily they were all bark and no bite - no one was hurt in this case.
1 Green Ranger - Power Rangers
Many of the entries in this list have been relatively harmless, with a few upset fans taking things a little too far by getting emotional or angry and forgetting that most actors have no control over what their character does next. However, as we have noted from a couple of entries, serious and worrying incidents do occur.
One such incident took place at the Phoenix Comic Con, where a disturbed fan who claimed to be The Punisher was caught sneaking weapons into the building. It was quickly established that the suspect was out to kill police officers, as well as a celebrity guest at the comicon, Jason David Frank. JDF plays the Green Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and it was only through the vigilance and hard work of security and police that a potential disaster was averted.
Do you have any stories about fans taking things too far when they're hating on a character? Let us know in the comments!


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Manager, Corporate Communications
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Full-time
Company Description
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind - making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa's sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.
Job Description
The Manager of Corporate Communications will be responsible for supporting the execution of external and internal communications within Canada to enhance Visa's reputation and image with business, industry, and trade media and stakeholders, including financial institutions, merchants, consumers and employees.
This position is located in Toronto and will report to the Director of Corporate Communications for Visa Canada. This individual will work collaboratively with Visa's Global Communications team to help develop local strategies and execute a range of activities.
Support the Director of Corporate Communications on all external and internal communications activities with a focus on Product and Marketing initiatives.
Communications support includes, but is not limited to, product launches and communications strategies; messaging and positioning; influencer engagement; proactive media relations; client and employee communications.
Partner with Marketing to amplify sponsorships with media and other external stakeholders and collaborate on how to do so internally.
Work hand in hand with the Director of Corporate Communications to enhance Visa Canada's reputation as a great place to work in addition to supporting the internal communication strategy, including the delivery of events to drive employee engagement, champion a new culture and support the organization's business objectives.
Help drive Visa Canada's thought leadership agenda through the development of new tactics, ideas and approaches to reach our core audiences.
Lead key team infrastructure/activities including monitoring Canadian media and competitors and distributing news clips daily, managing speaking and event calendar, clearing speaking opportunities and materials according to established guidelines, maintaining media lists, opening and maintaining PO's.
Help manage external PR agency including managing weekly meetings, agenda and follow ups, and other assignments as needed.
Responsible for knowing and understanding the hot issues in the industry and business, monitoring industry news, understanding the nuances of the political and regulatory landscape, identifying emerging issues, and developing and maintaining relationships with media and other stakeholders.
Support the social strategy and help develop content for use across Visa's social media, website, intranet and other internal channels
Bachelors/Degree in Communications/Public Relations, English, Journalism, or equivalent experience; PR certificate/diploma preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in public relations, with either an agency or corporation.
Experience in developing strategic employee communications planning and delivery.
Experience in working with media and a solid understanding of what makes compelling content for print and broadcast media coverage.
Experience working in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment, making quick decisions and driving results with cross-functional / cross-regional teams.
Experience blending traditional communications tactics with social media.
Proven expertise in drafting and editing communications materials.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
Outstanding problem solving skills.
Client service orientation that seeks to efficiently and effectively deliver quality results. Skills will include: analysis, planning, prioritization and direction setting.
Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often on short deadlines.
Experience managing business issues and navigating/synthesizing various viewpoints.
Ability to provide counsel to business and senior leadership.
Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain documents and calendars for senior management.
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Anyhow let's get on with showing you some of the quilts that took my eye. I'm not sure what the etiquette is with regards to taking photos at these shows but there were no signs saying not to take photos and there were others taking photos so I took my cue from them.
More Quilts from "The Quiltmakers Gift".
And last but not least this exquisite "felt/fibre sculpture of a lady and tree. I definitely could've bought her home!


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"Simplicity is hard work. But, there's a huge payoff. The person who has a genuinely simpler system – a system made out of genuinely simple parts, is going to be able to affect the greatest change with the least work. He's going to kick your ass. He's gonna spend more time simplifying things up front and in the long haul he's gonna wipe the plate with you because he'll have that ability to change things when you're struggling to push elephants around."
— Rich Hickey, Creator of the Clojure programming language
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Tax planning across borders is complicated. A massive public company has the budget to deal with complex international tax problems. Privately-held businesses must deal with the same tax rules that Apple, Google, and Ford face. But they don't have the budget to deal with the legal and accounting costs that those highly complex rules will trigger. And more importantly, they cannot afford the opportunity cost—top management will spend too much time wrestling with tax problems, and not enough time running the business.
Let's call these companies mini-multinationals. Multinational because they do business in more than one country, and mini because they aren't huge, whatever your definition of "huge" may be. ... continue reading
Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practise to deceive!
Sir Walter Scott, Marmion, Canto vi. Stanza 17
I have been doing cite-checking and editing for a friend's international tax treatise and as a result I have been living in Subpart F recently.
Two interesting points here.Subpart F + Subpart G = Subpart F
The first is of interest to tax lawyers only. When we say "Subpart F" we are wrong. The subject matter is actually contained in Subpart F and Subpart G. I never realized this until last night, while perusing a footnote.Start with a lie .... continue reading
Via Glenn Reynolds I was pointed to a TUAW article that referenced a SeekingAlpha article about Apple, its mythical mountain of cash, and the Law of Unintended Consequences. (That, by the way, is a demonstration of the fabulosity of the interwebs. Hyperlinks and attributions back to the source. The internet is just one person talking to another.)
Back to tax policy and unintended consequences. This stuff is right up my alley because this type of tax planning is What We Do here at the Hodgen Law Group Tax Ranch & Rocket Factory.
Put this blog post under the heading of "Unintended Consequences of International Tax Policy."
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Royal Orchard Multan
The housing scheme is unique in many ways which is located on three main roads of Multan i.e. Multan Public School Road, Mattital Road and Shakh-e-Madina Road near to Northern bypass, opposite to Woman University, Gymkhana & Sports Complex. It is located in a splendid environment with an ideal landscapes, rich fertility and sub soil water in abundance. The place exclusively chosen to live a peaceful and decent life. Just 9 minutes drive from Multan International Airport, Royal Orchard will comprise an area of approx. 4,000 Kanals with a proper security system. Its plan, design and execution will be in accordance with best international standards.


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Weight:490 ±15g
- Product Features
- Structural Characteristic
- Product Specifications
23mm width tubular-type rims, between 21mm and 25mm width. Maintaining the riding acceleration and cornering stability of the characteristics, suitable for the pursuit of comfort, climbing and speed demands. The tubular design to enhance riding as usually training or participation in the use of the event. Can achieve the effect of enhancing performance.
Carbon fiber tubular 23mm wide design. Shock-absorbing capacity beyond the traditional aluminum rim. Rigidity, lightweight characteristics the progress of carbon fiber technology.
Weight:490 ±15g
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German pressing, printed inner sleeve and including insert.
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A great activity that will positively impact your entire family.
We're expanding!
After 5 years in Hartford, we are joining forces with our sister facility in West Bend! (TNT Fitness Results)
To celebrate, we are offering founders rates to any new students for their first year of training!
Here's some more about our training programs and philosophies.
Paragon Martial Arts offers TaeKwonDo, Judo, Hapkido, and Self-defense classes for ages 4 & up with age specific and family classes.
"Families that train together, stay together."
Working towards a goal together is a great way to build family bonds, stay in shape, and make positive changes together.
Our families find this to be a great activity to participate in together, as it's been difficult for them to all be involved in one activity in the past.
Mindset Based training for character development and success for life.
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Unlike most schools, I've taken most of my focus away from strictly competition based training and kept working on real life skills.
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We are excited to bring our training to TNT Fitness Results, as a benefit to current members and our students alike, we are super excited to see the results everyone will get from this partnership in our new facility!
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Less than a year after the release of the first Black Panther, a sequel could hit the big screen sooner than we think. While many of us aren't surprised that the blockbuster is expected to release a Part Two, production could start as early as 2019.
Read more: The first poster from 'Aladdin' live-action will warm your heart
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the original film's director, Ryan Coogler has signed on to write and direct its sequel.
Sources told the Hollywood Reporter that production should start in either 2019 or 2020. However, it is expected that Coogler will start to write the sequel within the next year.
Marvel had supposedly confirmed the sequel back in March. While he wouldn't reveal any spoilers, Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige said that a sequel was "absolutely" going to happen in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
"One of the favorite pastimes at Marvel Studios is sitting around on a Part One and talking and dreaming about what we would do in a Part Two," Feige said of the sequel. "There have been plenty of those conversations as we were putting together the first Black Panther. We have ideas and a pretty solid direction on where we want to head with the second one."
Now that the beloved director is back on the job, it's hard to control our excitement.
Coogler is also an executive director on Lebron James' Space Jam sequel and Creed II.
Black Panther quickly became one of the highest grossing superhero movies of all time. The film made over $1.3 billion worldwide.
You can watch the original Black Panther trailer below.
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Lounging at the edge of gentle turquoise waters is all well and good (excellent, in fact). But if your family likes a little bit of exploring alongside the dawdling, then holidays in Calis Beach could be spot on.
Could a Calis Beach holiday provide your next escape to the sun? Read on to discover if this Turkish resort ticks your holiday boxes...
A long stretch of beach? Check. Just enough bars and restaurants without being rowdy? Yep. Easy access to a heap of attractions? There certainly is. And what's more, Calis Beach holidays represent excellent value for money. What's not to love?
The super-long stretch of sand and shingle that forms Calis Beach is just minutes from the leaf-shaded historic streets and modern marina of Fethiye. It's a doddle to enjoy the best of lively Fethiye from your base in Calis Beach. But if all you want to do is stare at blue skies and soak up the warmth of Turkey's coast, then you need not leave this friendly resort.
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Templates are provided for ease of use with layouts that are predefined. These layouts can be customized to some extent, as the rows and columns can be altered. Columns can be inserted and sit above, below and even inside rows.
This article provides guidelines to adding columns and rows. To demonstrate this, the below sample case is used.
Use Case
A full-width column needs to be added above a three-column row.
Here's a sample page with three columns inserted in a single row:
To execute this, the row that holds those columns needs to be selected, to then insert the full-width column above it.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Navigate to the Site Center under the Toolbox Section of the admin page.
- Select to highlight the page you need to alter and click Edit.
- In the edit page, click on any column, and then select the levels menu on the left of the toolbar. The levels menu says the name of the module you selected at the top.
- Select the first row that contains all the modules above which you want to play the full-width column. In this example, there is only one row, but in other cases, there might be more rows (see below sample page with two rows).
- When you select the right row, it puts a box around the modules and is named Row.
- Click the up arrow in the toolbar to add a module above this row.
- Choose 100% (full width) layout module.
A full-width Column is added on top of the existing three column row.
From here you can insert modules to your column or even add more columns depending on your preference.


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Amend Indian Constitution: Disallow Post Poll Alliances
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Although in today's reality with numerous parties contesting elections, a post poll alliance is unavoidable. I wish the constitution should be amended disallowing any post poll alliances to form Govt and re-conduct election's.
All the Post Poll alliances do not care about people's mandate, they form a alliance for their personal benefits. Even though they ideologically do not represent or stand on same platform, parties tend to form alliance only to sit in power and enjoy personal benefits. The Voters mandate is made fun of in such cases.
I know it costs a hell lot of money, time, man force etc, but fractured mandate is because Voters didn't want any select party to win.
Alternatives to re-conducting elections:
1. NOTA: A very good option but very rarely used or known to many Voters. NOTA is many cases is a reason for fractured numbers. I understand we cannot neglect the Voters who voted to NOTA, but may be when fractured mandate is produced, the NOTA numbers can be added to single largest parties representative in that particular constituency and check if the numbers change in total. (Chances that Single largest party might have lost in few constituencies by small margin and NOTA numbers can suffice such situation)
2. Only two parties should contest the elections: All parties should internally decide and form a Pre-Poll alliance. I admit this is not a good idea for democracy though.
3. Two Phase Elections: Elections should be conducted in two phases. Phase one to select two leading persons, Phase two to select one of them.
4. Choose Head of State / Country: Voters should be given chance to Vote for their preferred CM / PM. Most preferred Person and his/her party should be given chance to form Government even if the magic figure is not reached with a tolerance of 1-5% of total seat share.
5. Second choice: Voters should have a chance to Vote their second preference, when majority is not met, second preference numbers should be counted to declare the winner for that constituency.
6. Disallow Switching Parties: In many cases the representatives win from one party and switch parties. Such numbers should not be counted or when the representative switches parties, re-election has to be conducted in coming few months to decide the Voters Mandate. Representatives switch parties to be part of Government for their own benefits.
7. President's Rule: Declare President rule and conduct re-election when no party can form the Government.
8. Proportional Results: Parties should get seats based on the percentage of Votes they received.
9. Minimum Vote percentage: Parties / Candidates should get minimum of say 33% Votes, if no person gets 33% votes, re-elections have to be conducted.
I welcome any other ideas but importantly wish the post-poll alliances be disallowed.
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Raheja Quiescent Heights
Quiescent Heights is a most wonderful venture launched by K Raheja corp at Madhapur, Hyderabad.Quiescent Heights is a grand venture with luxurious and spacious flats of type 3, 4 and 5 bedroom flats. It is a sculptural construction so intense that will change Hyderabad's horizon for eternity. It is composed of 1 sky high tower that is extraordinarily built. The tower is formed as a stunning building in the most wanted location with ground + 11 storeys. It is a powerful reflection of glory of Hyderabad with unmatchable facilities and most loved options. It is an extraordinarily built up project spanning over 1.4 acres of super fine land.
Quiescent Heights is a project where satisfaction is of utmost importance having latest and therefore the best global standards together with the world's top notch amenities enhancing the project.
These flats are on high demand with stunning and breathtaking facilities that includes vicinity to all corporate companies. Own a flat at Quiescent Heights gated community project and move into home that includes anything and everything. The comforts and amenities of these homes meet each necessity, tastes and inclinations of the present day homebuyer. Madhapur is the star place of Hyderabad where anyone would never say never to this area. Quiescent Heights is pearl in the Hyderabad city. This region houses almost all premium regions, such as Hitech city, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Kukatpally and Manikonda etc.
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Goat Baby, Evil Taxi
Season 1 • Episode 6
Goat Baby: As punishment for having relations out of wedlock, an Amish woman gives birth to a baby that is half human and half goat. Evil Taxi: The ghost of an Amish woman savagely murdered by a taxi driver, seeks revenge.
43 min|TV-14|Premiered 10/20/2014


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Since I moved to New York City five years ago, Starbucks has been an almost daily part of my routine.
The Seattle-based coffee chain is so ubiquitous in Manhattan that I pass two in my short walk from the subway to work. Stopping in and ordering a coffee or mocha latte in the morning became part of my subconscious.
But recently, I discovered a better alternative — McDonald's.
The fast food giant started stepping up its coffee game years ago. Since then, the McCafe has become a significant revenue stream for McDonald's, with executives crediting the coffee and breakfast business with helping with the brand's recent turnaround.
Here are a few reasons I started frequenting the Golden Arches for my caffeine fix.
1. It's cheaper
My large hot or iced coffee costs just $US1. That's less than half the price of Starbucks brewed coffee.
McDonald's lattes are about $US2 cheaper than Starbucks ($US2.79 for a medium vs. $US4.70.) That being said, I find the McDonald's mocha latte to be too sugary, so I would still stick with Starbucks for that.
But when it comes to every day brewed coffee, I think McDonald's is just as good as Starbucks, and actually prefer the lighter taste. Saving money is an added bonus.
2. It's significantly faster and more convenient.
Regardless of the line, I usually get my order in about three minutes at McDonald's. Once I order, I receive a receipt with a number. Once my number is called, I pick up my coffee and leave.
Starbucks' line is typically less efficient, with the whole process taking between 7 and 10 minutes.
There's also a confusing system where you pick up food at one part of the counter, custom drinks like lattes at another, and regular coffee at the register. This means I often receive my order in parts.
Many times, part of my order has been forgotten or misplaced. I've also had someone else mistakenly take my coffee at the register.
If Starbucks wants to compete in the food space, it will have to figure out how to streamline the ordering experience like McDonald's has.
3. McDonald's has a better food menu
While Starbucks has been making an effort to expand its food menu, it can't compete with McDonald's because it doesn't have a kitchen in-house.
McDonald's has great breakfast items like Egg McMuffins, McGriddles, and hash browns.
While Starbucks has some breakfast wraps on the menu, they are prepared and packaged in advance and lack the freshness of McDonald's.
Starbucks does have McDonald's beat in the pastry department, so if I'm craving a blueberry muffin I would still go there.
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Replacing the keyboard is a common repair. Luckily, it's also an easy one. The process is exactly the same for both the CF-18 and CF-19 Toughbooks, varying only slightly depending on whether you are installing a standard keyboard or a backlit rubber keyboard. The only tools you'll need are a Phillips-head screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver (or something else to use as a wedge).
Step one: power down!
If you've read any of our other tutorials, you are probably sick of reading this. Always turn of your computer, unplug it, then remove the battery before working on its hardware. To remove the battery, simply locate the latch on the right side of the computer near the front-right corner, slide the latch to the right, then push it down to pop open the cover. Pull the battery pack out by the tab.
Step two: remove the old keyboard.
Above your keyboard their are right and left brackets (CF-18 brackets: right, left), secured by two screws each. Remove all four screws with your Phillips-head and pop off the brackets using your flat-head.
Using your flat-head screwdriver to get under the top edge, lift your keyboard out of its bezel and carefully turn it over like a book cover. The keyboard will still be attached by its ribbon cable, so don't yank it.
Underneath the keyboard you will find a metal panel attached by three screws. Unscrew them and lift out the panel. If you are removing a backlit keyboard, there will be two ribbons--one wide one and another smaller one that snakes around it (the smaller one connects the backlight). To remove the wide ribbon, gently lift the fastener with your flat-heat screwdriver so it is loose enough to pull the ribbon out (you only want to loosen the fastener, not pull it out). The smaller ribbon (if there is one), can simply be pulled out. These are delicate parts, so handle them gingerly.
Once the ribbon cables are disconnected, the keyboard should be detached. You can now put it aside, scrap it, or whatever. We're now ready to install your new keyboard.
Step three: install the new keyboard.
This is basically a reverse process of what you've just done. Lay the keyboard face-down on the palm rest and plug the ribbon cable(s) into the connector(s). If you are installing a backlit rubber keyboard, it will be easiest to plug in the smaller cable first. Just make sure that you don't twist it, as it will not work if it is plugged in backwards. Here's an image of what it should look like:
Insert the wide ribbon into its slot and press down the fastener to secure it in place.
Replace the plate such that the ribbon(s) lies flat and straight under it, then screw it back in to hold the ribbon(s) in place. Turn the keyboard over (like closing a book), make sure it sits properly in the bezel, then reattach the brackets to hold it in place. Pop the battery pack back in and you're done.


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Open Trails in Reno and Sparks
The current project page with an embeddable widget: HERE
Please email or text
firstname.lastname@example.com - (775) 391-4005
for a project overview or to offer help.
The website system will be decided at the next Code for Reno meeting, Feb 21st (RSVP if you want to help). Thank you to everyone who came out to Open Data Day to digitize and organize the PDF version!
Contributing Organizations:
- Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation - www.tmparksfoundation.org
- Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful - ktmb.org
- Truckee River Guide - truckeeriverguide.org
- City of Reno
- City of Sparks
- Washoe County
- Reno Sparks Neighborhoods
Open Data Day: Open Trails:
** Saturday, February 21st, 9am - 4pm
Bring your stories. Bring your Ideas. Bring your Pictures.
You do not need to be a tech person to help with this project to celebrate our area's trails.
The Reno Collective - 100 N. Arlington Ave #100, Reno, NV 89501
Code for Reno invites you to Open Data Day at the Reno Collective. Developers, designers and storytellers are encouraged to come and help build an open trails app [[ this example lacks trails and is just trailheads]] for our community. Join the Code for Reno Google Group or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Open Trails Workshop:
** Wednesday, February 11th, 5:30 pm
The Reno Collective - 100 N. Arlington Ave #100, Reno, NV 89501
Code for Reno invites you to help convert PDF data to a spreadsheet and other less glamour / mission critical tasks. Don't worry, we are a fun bunch to be around!
Meeting with nonprofits and government data source staff:
** Thursday, February 5th, 12pm - 1pm
6151 Lakeside Dr., Reno, NV 89511
Please RSVP to attend.
This meeting will mainly be to get feedback from groups who will use the resource and help us prioritize features. (getting the tech and gov people on the same page as everyone). We want to know what it would take to do what the nonprofits think is valuable so we don't spend hours converting data to a format that no-one wants to use.
This is a goals meeting...you are the boss!
Neighborhood Volunteer
Fill out this short questionnaire to join other neighborhood volunteers. There are no required meetings. Whether you spend five minutes a month or 60 hours a week making your community better, you are welcome to use the resources here to empower your work.
Add Your Neighborhood
We have a list of 94 neighborhoods in South Washoe County to write about. If you want yours on the short list, email us a rough draft or post to the neighborhood comment board!
Seize no power.
Change everything.
Professionals and volunteers team up with groups and people to collaborate on community building projects


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Last year was the first time that WestVet won this category, and they're back on top again this year. "The doctors at WestVet are amazing," one Best of Boise voter told us. "Plus, the crew of vet techs really make the difference. They truly love their jobs and it shows. Owners say WestVet's Garden City clinic is Idaho's only 24/7, Level One-certified veterinary emergency and specialty center, offering pet dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology and physiotherapy care. westvet.net
2nd Place: All Valley Animal Care Center, allvalleyanimal.com
Tied for 3rd Place: Broadway Veterinary Hospital, broadway-vethosp.net
Tied for 3rd Place: The Cat Doctor, catdr.com
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The executive office chair XCL-400 is an ergonomic office chair that is shaped to feature a bucket seat style. The chair is made from a soft padded black PU with black fabric inlay.
These executive office chairs also come with padded PU armrests and are mounted on a 5 star chrome base.
As well as gas height adjustment, the XCL-400 executive chairs have a single position tilt lock.
Comes with a full 5 year warranty.
Back Height: 680mm
Seat Depth: 480mm
Seat Width: 530mm
Gas Height Range: 480-565mm
Product Features
– Soft PU with Fabric inlay
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– Infinite Tilt Lock
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Jess Glynne stays at No.1 with Hold My Hand, in the UK Top 100 Music Chart w/e April 11th 2015, and it's another engaging slice of dance pop. Groovy! And there are no new entries in the Top 10 this week. Highlight of this week is The Specials – Too Much Too Young, and their […]
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Boudoir Riviera Maya – Mexico – Brianna
There's a new trend coming around where the bride-to-be is doing a boudoir shoot on the day of her wedding! This Boudoir Riviera Maya with Brianna was certainly the icing on her fiancé's wedding cake!
Brianna and Andres met in college and started off as many other couples, friends. However, after spending so much time together, it was hard for them to deny that there was a definite click between them. They both knew it, but it was Andres, who made the first move, by asking Brianna if he could kiss her. To which she replied, "What?" A little note, Andres asked her in Spanish. After a few more attempts, he switched to English, and Brianna's reply was a quick, "Yes".
Over the past 5 years, they have explored their relationship, each other, and the shared dream to journey through life together. So when Andres popped the big question, in English this time, Brianna was over the roof! When it was time for Brianna to start planning the wedding, she wanted to include something very special for her most important man.
On their wedding day, while the wedding party, friends and family were all getting ready, Brianna had something else up her sleeve! She had planned to make a sensual and very sexy boudoir session to gift Andres after the wedding!
Photographer: Quetzal Wedding Photo // Venue: Azul Fives Resort // Event Planner: Azul Five by Karisma


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Fallen Hero Chest (rare)
From Guild Wars 2 Wiki
- This article is about the rare container. For its exotic counterpart, see Fallen Hero Chest (exotic).
Fallen Hero Chest
- Item type
- Container
- Rarity
- Rare
- Binding
- Account Bound
Fallen Hero Chest is a reward for daily PvP achievements."
Double-click to open. Contains a Shard of Glory, a Resonating Sliver, and bonus experience for your current reward track.
— In-game description
- Completing general PvP daily achievements.
- Resonating Sliver
- Potion of PvP Reward
- Shard of Glory
- Giant Wintersday Gift (only in the chest during Wintersday)
- Homemade Lucky Envelope (only in the chest during Lunar New Year)
|Normal variant
|During Wintersday 2014
|During Lunar New Year
- Added to the game with the December 16, 2014 update, as part of the reworked daily achievement system.


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Getting a home loan is all about cutting delays and furnishing the correct information. Here we prep you for filling out the right documents required for home loan.
There are several important parts in the home loan application process. You must start by finding your loan eligibility, and then study the application process in detail. Often, the chances of your application being approved are improved dramatically when you file the documents correctly.
Lending institutions receive a lot of home loan requests every day. If you have not submitted the correct documents required for home loan, your application is flagged down and you are asked to rectify the lacunae. In some cases, the application may even be rejected if the documents are incorrectly filed. Thus, acing the home loan application starts with getting the documentation process down pat.
Here is a short guide to filing the correct documentation for your home loan:
* Understand the application process
Most banks and financial institutions offer a similar loan application process. You can either apply online or offline, though leading institutions encourage online applications for faster processing. Some reputed housing finance companies also offer instant loan approval. Do check with your preferred lending institutions about their application process, and the home loan documents required.
* Get the list of documents required
Every housing finance company has a list of home loan documents required for the application. Make sure that you get this list before you apply, so that you are not forced to append certain documents later or take away certain unnecessary ones. Applications with the correct set of documents are always processed much quicker.
Normally, the list of documents required for home loan include:
- Personal ID proofs: Birth certificate, Aadhaar number, PAN
- Residence proofs: Power/gas/water bill showing your name as the owner, or ration card in which your name is mentioned, or current leave and licence agreement, driving licence, or election card, etc.
- Education qualification certificates (graduation/post graduation)
- Income proofs: Salary slip for at least three months/business income proof for three months, bank statements for last six months showing income deposited in the same
- ITR for last two years
- Application processing fee
- Completed application form with latest photograph
- Copy of the sale agreement of the flat you wish to buy
* Apply for a pre-approved loan.
A pre-approved loan is a good solution to try when you are about to open negotiations on a house, or are certain of buying one in the next few months. The pre-approved loan process is conducted simultaneously while you negotiate with the seller, study the property documents, pay stamp duty and registration fees, etc. You will have to submit the same list of home loan documents required for this process, as listed above.
So, now you know the required documents for home loan in India. But before that, you must analyze different companies to choose a home loan in 2019.


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A 6-year-old Gold Star kid, adorably sporting a child-sized Marine Corps dress uniform and his father's cover, was honored today at the White House by President Donald Trump.
Christian Jacobs, who has been photographed over the years with his mom Brittany Jacobs visiting his father's grave in Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60, met Trump during the president's Memorial Day visit to the cemetery last month.
Christian's dad, Marine Sgt Christopher Jacobs was killed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on October 24, 2011 during a training exercise. Christian was only eight months old.
"He looked me square in the eyes and gave me a firm handshake," the president said today regarding their May meeting. "That 6-year-old stood strong and tall and proud in front of the commander in chief just as his dad would have wanted him to be. It's extraordinary."
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence talk with Christian Jacobs, 6, and his mother Brittany at the grave of his father in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 29, 2017. (U.S. Army/Elizabeth Fraser)
(U.S. Army photo/Elizabeth Fraser.)
This year wasn't the first time Christian had visited the cemetery on Memorial Day.
Heart wrenching photos of Christian and his mother visiting his father's grave at Arlington have been snapped by Defense Department photographers for at least the last three years.
Brittany and Christian, 4, visit the grave of her husband and his father, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Jacobs on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Christian is wearing his fatherâs cover. (U.S. Army photo/Rachel Larue.)
Brittany Jacobs and her son Christian, 5, visit the grave of her husband and his father, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Jacobs on .Memorial Day, 2016 (U.S. Army/Rachel Larue.)
It was unclear whether or not the pair had spent time with former President Barrack Obama during his Arlington Memorial Day visits.
"Christian, your father is an American hero," Trump said at the White House today.


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If you share your sewing space with children, this post is for YOU! Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares one of her favorite tools in the workspace fabric markers. I swear, she is the coolest mom on the block!
I'm so excited to be here with all of you celebrating National Sewing Month for a second year. Last year I wrote an ode to the rotary cutter, which happens to be one of my all time favorite crafting tools. I can not wait to try out the Circular Rotary Cutter Tara Dara shared earlier this week too. The best part about NSM here on The Sewing Loft has been connecting with a wonderful creative community and learning about these awesome tools and techniques! Today we're playing with fabric markers!
As both a fashion designer and mom I seek refuge from the daily chaos in creating. Maker-ing is magic in every form… well except for maybe my cooking. (I could use some practice there!) I love creating art with my two little dudes and believe it is one of the most important gifts I can pass along- and they're ready to make their mark all the while bringing back the 80's!
Easy Artwork Pillows
Materials you'll need:
Fabric Markers (I used ones available from Crayola)
Cutting Tools
Sewing supplies
1. I laid out fabric material for the kids to draw on using the fabric markers. You can always pre-measure for specific shapes or sizes. Tip: Iron freezer paper to the backside of material to help stabilize for easier drawing- additionally you can tape or weigh down the corners.
2. Cut out you pillow/softie shape through 2 layers of fabric and don't forget to factor in your seam allowance!
3. Heat set the artwork. Tune your iron in on the cotton setting. Cover ironing area with paper. Iron on the reverse side for a few minutes.
4. Pin right sides of fabric together before sewing. Leave enough room to turn project. *I tried to coax my oldest son into sewing his own pillow using a plastic darning needle and thread (or yarn) but he wasn't interested.
5. Add fiber filling of choice, making plush items is a great way to utilize any scrappy snippets or thread ends you have saved up, and use a ladder stitch to close the seam.
Quality fabric markers are an awesome accessory to have in your creative arsenal- whether they're being used to upcycle tshirts, simply add a name tag into your child winter coat, or add finishing touches to a beautiful quilt. The $100 question of the day, do you recognize the creatures on my couch?
Have you used fabric markers for a project in the past? Share your best tips, project, and favorite brands in the comments below! I'm looking forward to connecting with you there!
Jenelle is a designer who is changing the way we consume and create. Her brand, TrashN2Tees focuses on recycling and reuse of textiles to create one of kind styles for boys and has diverted more than 34 tons of clothing from our waste streams. I personally love the way Jenelle always infuses her sense of style and spunk into her designs.
LumberJack Attack is one of her latest creations and it just makes me smile every time I see it! Bonus- a limited edition fat quarter bundle will be included in the giveaway. (Total Score!)
Special guest Cheryl from Nap Time Quilter will be joining us tomorrow. Her favorite tool is one that I have never heard of before. That is just one of the many reasons, I love National Sewing Month!


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We've all heard the phrase, "Practice makes perfect." But, there's also an adage that, "Practice doesn't make perfect—it just makes permanent." In other words, practice only teaches you to always execute a skill the way that you practice it.
Which is right? If practice just makes permanent, then you are actively harming yourself by practicing something wrong. But if practice makes you better, then you should expect to have mistakes along the way.
Before we answer which is right, let's take a moment to talk about what actually happens when you practice. For this example, we'll take a physical skill, first because we're talking about dancing and second because mental skills follow the same process but for different physiological reasons, so mental skills add a complication that is unnecessary for our level of discussion.
When you deliberately execute a physical motion, your brain is sending a signal through your nervous system for specific muscles to contract at specific times. Those muscle contractions are what produce physical movement.
For really complicated movements, your nervous system needs to coordinate a lot of muscles contracting in a very precise sequence, at just the right times. That's extremely difficult because our nervous system is surprisingly slow. In normal individuals, signals to the lower body travel at about 40 meters per second, which means that it takes about 100 milliseconds for the brain to send a signal to your feet and get a response. Add in time for your brain to process that information, decide on what adjustment is needed, and then send the correction signal, and a normal person can't even make 10 adjustments per second to what's happening in the foot muscles. Just try balancing on one foot, and you'll quickly realize that 10 adjustments per second doesn't give you much room for error.
But, when you practice a skill repeatedly, you aren't just sending lots of nerve signals. Your body is also noticing that you are sending nerve signals and starts to make changes at the biological level in order to adapt. The most well-researched of these changes is a process known as myelination: the nerve cells involved are wrapped in a fatty layer called myelin, which improves the nerve conduction velocity. An unmyelinated nerve axon can send a signal somewhere between 0.5 m/s and 10 m/s, but a well myelinated axon can conduct signals at over 150 m/s! So, your body's adaptation enables you to control what is happening at your feet much more rapidly, and more frequently, as you practice and continue to stimulate the myelination process.
So does practice make perfect, or just permanent? Well, practice on its own won't make you perfect—you will get better at doing something in the way that you've practiced it. But, practice also enables you to be more perfect because your central nervous system becomes physiologically more capable of responding in that situation. It's still up to you to figure out how to use that capacity correctly, but the fact that you can develop that capacity through practice is why practice does more than just make permanent.[mediacredit inline="FALSE"]


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