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Now that summer is officially here, we have only two burning questions: 1) What's in your Badi Beach Bag and 2) Which Badi are you going to? We rounded up some of our favorite products to put together the perfect Badi Beach Bag and we are giving away a complete bag to one lucky winner! Next, we searched Switzerland for the coolest Badi's, Lido's and Piscine's …this is the season for exploration and fun in the sun!
What's in your Badi Beach Bag?
We love to support Swiss Fashion Designers and recently came across this perfect Beach Bag from AgentSpécial…it is a hand woven bag made from upcycled materials that are resistant to temperature, water and sun. Perfect for summer 2018! Fill your bag with the following goodies and keep it by the door so you can treat yourself to badi visits all summer long!
- Beach & Go Tote by AgentSpécial – This attractive handwoven design is created from upcycled material used for waterproof food packaging. The material would be wasted if not recovered, cleverly cut, folded, braided, and sewn into this fashionable design.
- Pista Beach Mat by Bombay Birds – With it's beautiful hand-block printed patterns, removable bolster and 100% cotton quilted filling, this beach mat is ideal for chilling at the badi and soaking in that warm summer sun.
- Beach Towel by Frottee di Mare – A finely twisted terry thread design surprises you with two artistic designs on each side of the towel. Rich in color and luxuriously plush, this beach towel will maintain it's quality for many years to come.
- Inflatable beach pillow at LABO Spa – Long gone are the days of resting your head on an empty bag, books or a bunched up towel. This inflatable beach pillow is lightweight, colorful and practical…also makes the perfect gift!
- Havaianas Summer Sandals – Summer is not complete without a comfortable pair of sandals and we love Brazil's original Havaianas for their lightweight and elegant rubber sole, especially this one from the "You Riviera" collection available at Manor and Och Sport.
- The Organic Pharmacy SPF 30 at Greenlane – Don't forget to protect your precious skin with sunscreen and the best product we found is this one! Complete with nourishing plant oils, butters and antioxidant herbal extracts this natural sunscreen is suitable for the entire family, including babies.
- Hydrating 2-Second Sprays by LUXES – Botanical extracts are encapsulated witin these oil-free sprays that absorb in seconds and moisturize quickly. Conveniently found at the Bellevue Apotheke, you will love the hydrating and uplifting benefits of these natural skincare products.
- Reusable Snack Box by ECO Brotbox CH – No visit to the Badi is complete without some snacks and incase you missed our article on "Tips for a Zero Waste Lifestyle" we love these lightweight stainless steel reusable containers that are great for keeping snacks fresh and the planet clean!
ENTER TO WIN A COMPLETE BEACH BAG HERE! (contest ends 30 June 2018)
Our Favorite Badi's in Switzerland:
While Zurich is lovely in the summer, it's fun to explore other regions for a taste of the joie de vivre or la dolce vita celebrated by locals. Here's a roundup of our favorites outside our beloved city:
Schwimmbad Zofingen
Less than an hour outside Zurich you will find a jawdropping selection of swimming pools, water slides and playground activities that can be accessed during a day-trip. The restaurant was recently renovated with more 40 new tables and 170 new chairs. From diving off the high tower, splashing around in the pool designed for non-swimmers, or wizzing down one of the fun slides, Schwimmbad Zofingen is a fun experience for all. For a full day's itinerary, visit the Animal Park near the pool!
Besenmattweg, 4800 Zofingen (map)
Rhybadi Schaffhausen
For more of an upscale adult sunbathing adventure, the Rhybadi Schaffhausen is a local favorite. Since 1870, this swimming destination is the oldest and largest constructed in Switzerland, possibly even Europe! The cultural program includes numerous musical events and an open air cinema in the summer, along with sunrise and sunset yoga. Check out this link for more tips on visiting the Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen.
Rheinuferstrasse 1, 8200 Schaffhausen (map)
Bains des Pâquis – Geneva
One of the most popular spots in Geneva all year 'round is the Bains des Pâquis. With breathtaking views of the city's architecture, alpine landscape and iconic jet d'Eau, this artificial peninsula really comes to life in the summer. The restaurant has affordable daily menus (if you ever go during the winter…the fondue is not to miss!) and there are often live musical events taking place all summer long. In addition to the lake access and high diving board, there are two sauanas, hammam and turkish baths.
Quai du Mont-Blanc 30, 1201 Geneva (map)
Brigerbad – Brig
Brigerbad is a little village located within the Rhone valley and is minutes away from the town centres of Brig and Visp. The name derives from the local hot springs – the baths of Brig. With a wide variety of nature activities, Brigerbad is also home to one of the many thermal pools in Switzerland. The pools consist of 16 different basins which differ in size and temperature. There is also a giant waterslide enjoyed by all ages!
Bahnhofsstrasse 2, 3900 Brig (map)
Lido Locarno – Ticino
Four waterslides, large pools, small pools, a sandy lakefront beach…something for everyone! Boasting the first looping slide in Switzerland, you and the kids will enjoy an adrenaline rush again and again this summer at Lido Locarno, a true oasis of relaxation directly on Lake Maggiore. Check out our article about how you can travel free in Ticino with other ideas you can do in the region.
Via Respini 11, 6600 Locarno (map)
Nid-du-Cro – Neuchâtel
The city of Neuchâtel, located on the edge of the lake offers a range of entertainment and relaxation for lovers of swimming. With direct lake access, it has a well-supervised swimming pool available to the public. The multi-height diving towers, slides, and pools with varying temperatures, Nid-du-Cro is a perfect place to spend your day during the summer season in the French region of Switzerland. Check out our article on popular summer events in Neuchâtel.
Route des Falaises 30, 2000 Neuchâtel (map)
Aquabasilea – Basel
Looking to escape the sun but still take the kids to the pool? Aquabasilea is the place to be all year round. The swimming complex houses a large beautiful open swimming pool with water slides, a wave pool, and two water canyons. For young babies, the splash pool is a fun way to invigorate all their senses!
Hardstrasse 57, 4133 Pratteln (map)


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Wisconsin '08 was one of the nastiest state Supreme Court elections in modern history. Incumbent Justice Louis Butler went down to defeat after opponent Mike Gableman and business interests in the state ran slashing, misleading ads portraying him as soft on crime. We criticized the spots in several stories.
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The Supreme Court's June 8 decision in Caperton v. Massey established that there is such a thing as too much money, at least when it comes to campaign support for a judge who is hearing a case involving the supporter. And $3 million is definitely over the line, according to the majority opinion by Justice Anthony Kennedy in the landmark 5-4 decision.
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Top 10 Cars Sold In December 2019
The list features 8 models from Maruti Suzuki and 2 from Hyundai
|Engine Type
The number of cylinders that make up the engine and the way they are arranged within it. The common forms of arrangement are In-Line, V-Type and Flat engines.
|K Series Petrol Engine
|Engine Description
|1.0-litre 67.1bhp 12V K Series Petrol engine
|Engine Displacement(cc)
The maximum amount of fuel that the engine can burn in one complete cycle of all the cylinders together.
|No. of Cylinders
|Maximum Power
The amount of work the engine can do over a period of time. It is measured in Horsepower.
One Horsepower is equal to the energy needed to lift 550 pounds at a height of one foot for one second. 1 PS=1.01387 bhp
|Maximum Torque
The maximum power output the engine can produce over a particular range of speed.
|Valves Per Cylinder
|Valve Configuration
The system of valves that lets the fuel charges in and lets the exhaust gases out.
|Fuel Supply System
The system that delivers fuel to the engine as per its needs.
|Bore x Stroke
Diameter of the piston STROKE- distance the piston moves from top to bottom.
|Compression Ratio
Ratio of the volume of cylinder when the piston is at the bottom of its rotation (X), to the volume of the cylinder when it is at the top of its rotation (Y).
Mathematically it is expressed as X/Y: 1. It is used to measure performance of the engine.
|Turbo Charger
A compressor used in engine to increase its power output by increasing the mass of air and fuel entering the engine.
They offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. Turbochargers work better on Diesel engines.
|Super Charger
A compressor used to pump fuel-air mixture under pressure into the engine to improve its efficiency and thus increase its output power.
|Transmission Type
The mechanism by which power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.
Transmission type could be Manual,Automatic, Continuously Variable Transmission, or Semi-Automatic.
|Gear box
|5 Speed
|Drive Type
This refers to the wheel(s) that are driven by the entire moving part of the car Engine, clutch, transmission, driveshaft, differential, axles, etc.
A device used to reduce the power required to maintain driving speed in a specific range thus helping the vehicle reduce fuel consumption, engine noise and engine wear.
|Clutch Type
|Suspension system
|Front Suspension
The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels.
The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road,
thereby improving control and traction.
|MacPherson Strut
|Rear Suspension
The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels.
The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction.
|3 Link Rigid
|ShockAbsorbers Type
|Steering Type
Steering type implies how the collection of rod,levers etc. connected to the front wheels of a vehicle,
make the vehicle turn in the direction desired by the driver. It is either manually done or power driven.
|Steering Column
|Steering Gear Type
The mechanism by which the rotary motion of the steering wheel is converted to straight line motion required to move a car.
|Rack & Pinion
|Turning Radius (wheel base)
The diameter of the circle created by the outer front wheel when the vehicle takes a full turn.
The lower the Turning Radius the lesser the space the car requires to make a turn.
|4.6 metres
|Brake system
|Front Brake Type
|Rear Brake Type
|Top Speed
|145 Kmph
|Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
|13.3 Seconds
|Drag Coefficient
It is a number that defines the air resistance on the forward movement of the vehicle. The lower the coefficient the smoother is the movement of the car at high speeds.
|ARAI Mileage (kmpl)
|Fuel Type
|Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters)
|Tyre Size
|Tyre Type
|Wheel Size
|13 Inch
|Alloy Wheel Size
|Other specifications
|Seating Capacity
|No of Doors
|No of Floors
|Payload & Towing
|Cargo Volume
|Car details
|Country of Assembly
|Country of Manufacture
|Warranty Time
Warranty (distance) or Warranty (years) which ever comes first.
|Warranty Distance
Warranty (distance) or Warranty (years) which ever comes first.
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Transmission
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Interior
|Sun Visior
Cabin Light Front
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Suspension System
|Fr:Gas Filled McPherson Strut Rr:3 Link Rigid Axle Suspension
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Steering
|Manual Steering
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Tyres
|Tubeless Tyres
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Engine
|1.0-litre K Series Petrol Engine
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Comfort & Convenience
|Dial Type Climate Control
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Fuel
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Brake System
|Front:Ventilated Disc , Rear:Drum
|Maruti Alto K10 LX Saftey
| Front Seat Belt 3-Point ELR Seatbelts
High Mounted Stop Lamp
|Ex-showroom Price
|New Delhi
|Rs 3.6 - 4.39 Lakh*
|Rs 3.7 - 4.49 Lakh*
|Rs 3.7 - 4.49 Lakh*
|Rs 3.7 - 4.49 Lakh*
|Rs 3.53 - 4.48 Lakh*
|Rs 3.7 - 4.49 Lakh*
|Rs 3.7 - 4.49 Lakh*
|Rs 3.75 - 4.25 Lakh*
|Exterior dimension
|Ground Clearance (Unladen)
|Wheel Base
|Front Tread
Front tread is the distance between the center of
the left front wheel and the center of the right front wheel.
|Rear Tread
Rear tread is the distance between the center of
the left rear wheel and the center of the right rear wheel.
|Kerb Weight
|Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total weight of an automobile
when fully loaded with passengers and/or cargo.
The difference between Gross Weight and Kerb Weight is
the total passenger and cargo weight capacity of the vehicle.
It is also called Laden Weight.
MSIL (Maruti Suzuki India Limited) is the largest car maker in the country, which has a lot of splendid vehicles in their stable. Among them, Maruti Alto K10 is a popular hatchback, whose facelifted version is launched with a few changes. It is introduced with a budget friendly price tag and it competes against the likes of Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Santro Xing, Datsun Go and Hyundai Eon. It has several trim levels, of which, Maruti Alto K10 LX is the entry level variant. It is fitted with a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which can displace 998cc. This engine is mated with a five speed manual transmission gear box, which allows the hatchback to break the 60 kmph speed barrier in just 5.3 seconds. The braking and suspension mechanism of this model series is quite proficient. Its exteriors are modified with redesigned radiator grille, headlight cluster and bumper, which makes it more attractive. Apart from these, the interiors also get some changes like revamped dashboard with rectangular AC vents, 3-spoke steering wheel and a new instrument panel. On the whole, it is a perfect vehicle with standard comfort features, good engine performance and reasonable price range. It is being offered with a standard warranty of two years or 40000 Kilometers, whichever comes first. At the same time, the buyers can also avail an extended warranty of one year or 60000 Kilometers at an additional cost paid to authorized dealers.
This small car is designed with utmost care along with a number of striking features. It has a revised radiator grille, which is embedded with a prominent company logo in the center. It is surrounded by a neatly carved headlight cluster that is incorporated with bright clear lens lamps and side turn indicator. The bumper is garnished in black color and houses an air intake section for cooling the engine. Its windscreen is integrated with a set of wipers and bonnet has a couple of visible character lines. Coming to its side profile, it is dominated by character lines and black finished door handles. It has driver side external rear view mirror, which is garnished in black color. The neatly carved wheel arches are fitted with a robust set of 13-inch steel wheels, which are covered with 155/65 R13 sized tubeless radial tyres. The rear end has body colored bumper and a stylish tail light cluster. Its curvy boot lid is fitted with black colored strip and embossed with variant badging. The windshield is integrated with a centrally located high mounted stop lamp. At present, it is being offered with six exterior paint options like Silky Silver, Fire Brick Red, Superior White, Granite Grey, Cerulean Blue and Tango Orange.
The internal section of this Maruti Alto LX trim is incorporated with well cushioned seats covered with fabric upholstery and integrated head restraints. They provide ample leg space for all passengers. Its dashboard is equipped with a few features like a 3-spoke steering wheel, a new instrument panel, a glove box and redesigned AC vents. The instrument panel is integrated with a few functions like speedometer and dial-type climate control, which adds to the convenience of the driver. There are a few utility features provided inside the cabin like cup holders, 3-position cabin lights, sun visors.
Engine and Performance:
This variant is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 998cc. It is incorporated with a multi point fuel injection supply system, which allows the hatchback to deliver a maximum mileage of 24.07 Kmpl on the bigger roads. At the same time, it gives out a minimum 20 Kmpl within the city traffic conditions. This DOHC based power plant has the ability to churn out a maximum power of 67.1bhp at 6000rpm in combination with a peak torque output of 90Nm at 3500rpm. It is coupled with a five speed manual transmission gearbox, which sends the engine torque to its front wheels. This three cylinder based engine can achieve a maximum speed in the range of 135 to 145 Kmph. It has the ability to cross the speed barrier of 60 Kmph from a standstill in close to 5.3 seconds, which is rather good.
Braking and Handling:
Its front axle is assembled with a gas filled McPherson strut, while the rear axle gets a 3-link rigid axle suspension mechanism, which helps to keep the vehicle well balanced. On the other hand, the front wheels are fitted with a set of ventilated disc brakes and the rear ones are paired with drum brakes, which delivers superior stopping power. The car maker has also incorporated a highly responsive steering system, which supports a minimum turning radius of just 4.6 meter.
Comfort Features:
This Maruti Alto K10 LX trim is equipped with quite a few sophisticated features. It has an efficient air conditioning unit including a heater, which helps to keep the entire cabin pleasant. It is bestowed with some essential features such as fuel lid opener, rear seat backrest with folding function, internal room lamp, rear assist grips and manual central locking. Apart from these, it also has a speedometer with amber color illumination, molded door trims, inside door handles, cup holders in floor console and a stylish gear shift knob.
Safety Features:
The car maker is offering this trim with a few standard safety features, which provides good protection to the occupants. The list includes three point front and rear seat belts along with lap belt in middle. In addition to these, it is also equipped with an engine immobilizer, headlight leveling device, a centrally located high mount stop lamp, dual horn and driver's side rear view mirror. It is built with high strength steel material featuring side impact beams and energy absorbing crumple zones, which protects the passengers in case of any accidents.
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Oakley Squadron Lite Ski jacket Review
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|Primary Waterproofing
|Outer Layer Waterproofing
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|Taped Seams
|Criticaly Taped
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|Hood Type
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Oakley Squadron Lite 2015 Review by A Better Ski
The Oakley Squadron Lite is a good dry weather jacket for mild temps. It is a moderately warm jacket that would be good for cool days on the snow. With only 3k waterproofing you'll want to make sure to use this in dry weather to avoid getting wet on the inside of the jacket.
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Waterproofing and Breathability: The Oakley Squadron Lite jacket is pretty low on the waterproof scale, and is really better suited to a drier day on the snow. It's not going to hold up very well in a anything wet and heavy, but for bluebird days, this jacket is fine. Breathability is also okay, but again it's on the low end. This jacket is better suited to just skiing casual laps on the snow rather than working hard to earn your turns.
Warmth: The Oakley Squadron Lite is moderately warm. Again I think this jacket would be better suited to a mild bluebird day, than any sort of stormy day. There is room to layer underneath if you need to, but really this is going to be your mild weather go-to.
Fit: The Oakley Squadron Lite has a normal fit that feels slightly on the tighter side. It's still a very comfortable fit, but if you need a lot of extra room underneath you won't find much. It was a comfortable jacket that runs a bit on the long side. Since the fit is a bit tighter, the longer waist can feel a bit restricting. I didn't mind the tighter fit because it looks and feels good, but it might not be as good for those who need a large range of motion.
Features: The Oakley Squadron is a nice jacket for the price, but it really caters to those who ski in milder climates and won't see much wet weather. It does have a nice contoured hood, but no snow skirt and no pit zips. Although it's a nice looking jacket it seems as if it would make a better apres jacket than a serious ski jacket.
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You may eat Swiss chocolate regularly – but how much do you know about the origins of Swiss chocolate?
Switzerland has a long tradition of emigration, so it is not surprising that Swiss chocolate makers took their skills abroad. It is perhaps surprising just how early chocolate emigration started. The first emigrants came from what are now cantons Ticino and Graubünden, peripheral regions where life was particularly hard and which had a long tradition of exporting their labour. Both of these areas also had close ties with northern Italy, the home of the best confectioners in the 18th century: this was where the Swiss chocolate makers learned the skills which they then spread throughout Europe.
Chocolate makers from Graubünde
Among the first Swiss pioneers of chocolate making were the Josty brothers from Graubünden, who made their reputation in Berlin. They opened a confectionery and chocolate business there in the early 1800s which was soon well known, not least for what one customer described as their 'really first rate' chocolate. Josty's is mentioned enthusiastically in the writings of Heinrich Heine and Theodor Fontane. In the early 20th century it was the meeting place for politicians, artists and writers. Erich Kästner wrote his famous children's novel Emil and the Detectives on its terrace. For 80 years Daniel Josty even had a street named after him in central Berlin near the site of the brewery which he also founded. The name was lost when rebuilding changed the layout of the area in 1969.
Other confectioners from Graubünden worked in Russia; the great poet Alexander Pushkin drank a cup of chocolate at the Café Chinois of Salomon Wolf and Tobias Béranger in St Petersburg just before his fatal duel in 1837. Also from Graubünden, the Cloetta brothers opened their first chocolate factory in Copenhagen in 1862; their business soon spread to Sweden and Norway. Another Swiss, Karl Fazer, established a patisserie in Helsinki in 1891 and developed into a major confectionery producer. Today Cloetta-Fazer – the two merged in 2000 – dominates the Scandinavian market and is well known in Russia, Poland and the Baltic countries.
Chocolate makers from Ticino
Emigres from the Blenio Valley in canton Ticino set up businesses in cities in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands. They also had great success in London with a number of cafés and restaurants serving chocolate. Queen Victoria was reported to have been greatly impressed by the chocolate making machine belonging to the Ticinese owners of a café in Charing Cross, which they showed at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Chocolate with Swiss roots
If any country rivals Switzerland for the reputation of its chocolates, it is Belgium – but even the famous Belgian pralines have Swiss roots. The story started in 1857 when Jean Neuhaus of Neuchâtel settled in Brussels and started business as a pharmacist, making such items as cough drops and liquorice sticks for stomach aches. It was Jean's son, Frédéric, who persuaded his father to move into confectionery, and his grandson, also Jean, who in 1912 invented the bite-sized chocolate which he called the praline and went on to develop an ever greater range of cream fillings. Neuhaus is still one of Belgium's premier chocolate producers.
Yet another classic chocolate, though of a very different kind, has Swiss roots buried deep in its past: Milton Herschey, of American chocolate bar fame, had Swiss ancestors. He was descended from Christian Hirschi, who fled to Pennsylvania in 1672 to escape religious persecution.


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The Association of Businesses for High Quality Housing (DOM3)unites experienced businesspeople and professionals from several sectors, who share one aim: to preserve and promote the design, development and construction of high-quality homes in Marbella and nearby areas.
DOM3 believes that the interchange of information, mutual co-operation and joint action are the driving forces behind the success of both the high-end villa and tourism sectors in Marbella.
1.2.- In its search for excellence, DOM3 has the pleasure of convening the very first edition of the DOM3 Architecture Prize for the design of a luxury villa.
Luxury villas are the archetypal construction in this area; the crown jewels in the town planning scheme of Marbella and its area of influence. Due to its low plot ratio, the sustainability of this segment should be highlighted, along with the height limitations and extensive green areas that surround every plot, in contrast to many other types of housing. The income generated by foreign residential homeowners additionally has a very positive impact on the local economy.
For the first edition of the DOM3 PRIZE, the La Zagaleta development will be offering a plot for a detached single-family villa on a privileged site, which will be available contenders for the prize.
1.2.- This Prize is aimed at promoting the luxury villa segment in Marbella and its area of influence, and at strengthening and consolidating the Marbella brand as a destination for international residential tourists.
2.2.- It is proposed that candidates reflect on luxury housing as the maximum expression of design, quality and location – this basic tenet should enable participants to develop particularly interesting projects. Offering a plot in highly privileged surroundings (in the La Zagaleta development in this first edition), DOM3 hopes to inspire the construction of a single-family detached house which gracefully unifies architecture, landscaping and interior design.
2.3.- The location of the proposed Prize plot J-8 (9,750 m2) in the La Zagaleta development, along with the town planning provisions that must be complied with, can be accessed on 192.168.1.152/dom3_antiguo.
3.1.- Spanish or foreign architects may take part in this first edition of the DOM3 PRIZE, provided they are legally empowered to exercise the profession within Spanish territory. It is not necessary to be a member of a professional architects' association in Spain. Participants must, however, be able to sign and certify the basic design project that is drawn up.
3.2.- Architects may participate on an individual basis, as part of a multidisciplinary team or as legal persons whose corporate purpose coincides with that of the Prize, provided that the design project to be submitted carries the signature of an architect who meets the requirements set forth in the preceding point. Each participant may submit as many proposals as he/she deems appropriate.
3.4.- Members of the Jury may not take part in the Prize, nor may their relatives by blood or by marriage up the fourth degree of civil kinship, or anybody with whom they maintain stable professional relationships.
4.2.- Proposals shall be duly submitted within the deadline at the Secretariat of the DOM3 Prize: Notaria de Marta Patricia Pascua Ponce, Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 34 Bajo, 4 (Edificio Portillo), 29601 Marbella (Málaga – España).
5.1.1.- The deadlines for the call for proposals and submission of works shall be posted on the DOM3 website: 192.168.1.152/dom3_antiguo
5.1.2.- Pre-registration shall not involve any cost whatsoever.
Complete documentation shall be made available on 192.168.1.152/dom3_antiguo and there shall be a link on the La Zagaleta S.L.U. website from the very moment the Prize is launched in the middle of March 2014. Any interested party may freely consult such documentation.
5.3.2.- The aforementioned queries shall be analysed and answered by the Secretariat of the Prize or by the DOM3 Technical Department, depending on their subject matter.
5.3.3.- The full list of questions and answers, along with a complete copy of the rules shall be furnished to the Jury of the Prize at the moment of its constitution.
Preliminary matters.- Given the development's level of privacy, a guided tour of the plot at the beginning of April is being planned for all interested parties, in which those responsible for DOM3 and La Zagaleta shall take part.
6.1.- The submission deadline for submitting works for this first edition of the DOM3 PRIZE is Thursday, 30th May, 2014, at 6pm.
6.2.- The documentation may be submitted in person at the Prize's office (Notaria de Marta Patricia Pascua Ponce, Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 34 Bajo, 4 (Edificio Portillo), 29601 Marbella, Málaga – España), by post, or by courier, provided that it is received within the deadline (30th May, 2014). Contenders shall be solely responsible for justifying and ensuring their deliveries, and shall also incur all costs of sending such documents.
6.3.- Once the deadline has passed, the Secretary of the Prize shall draw up a "reception certificate" recording the number of works received and their titles, numbering them by strict order of reception.
7.1.- The contenders shall submit (with a title, which shall appear on all the documents) three DIN A1 size panels (840 X 594 mm) laid out horizontally and mounted on a light foam board, along with the documentation in either Spanish or English.
7.2.- They shall at least submit the entire floor plan, floors and cross-sections at a duly specified scale suitable for reading and comprehending. Diagrams, views, freehand sketches, collages or any other free representation technique, which helps to convey the design project's idea. A descriptive text of 250 words at most. The descriptions or texts may be in either Spanish or English. Computer graphics, perspectives or any other graphical means of expression the participant deems appropriate, as well as photographs of models shall be admitted. Models shall not be accepted.
7.3.- In addition to the panels, a CD containing a reproduction of each of the panels in a .jpg file shall be enclosed. The files shall be named with the title chosen followed by the number of the panel. These files may not exceed 5MB in size and the contents thereof shall have a maximum resolution of 300 dpi.
A separate identification envelope shall be attached, which shall be completely sealed when delivered and identified on the outside by the title chosen by the contender. This envelope shall contain the identity and contact details of the team responsible for the design in keeping with the sample form that can be downloaded from 192.168.1.152/dom3_antiguo
The post containing the panels shall be opened by the Notary Public, Ms. Marta Patricia Pascua Ponce. The post containing data shall only be opened once the Jury has issued its verdict to check the data of the winners and mentions.
Four members representing DOM3, appointed by the Managing Board.
One member representing La Zagaleta.
One member representing the Benahavis Town Hall (Local Authority).
This shall be comprised of:
The Chairman of DOM3, Ms Sofía Polo.
The Honorary Chairman of La Zagaleta, Mr Enrique Pérez Flores.
One member representing La Zagaleta.
One member representing the Benahavis Town Hall (Local Authority).
Two renowned architects.
The Prize's Secretariat shall be the Notary Public, Ms. Marta Pascua Ponce, who shall be entitled to take the floor but not to vote.
The presence of at least half plus one of the Jury's members shall be necessary to carry out the Jury's work at evaluation sessions.
8.2.1.- Should the number of works submitted be deemed suitable, a pre-selection of design projects shall be carried out by the Preliminary Jury within a maximum of two weeks from the reception of the works; that is to say, until 13th June, 2014. The certificate of the definitive Jury's verdict shall be drafted before Friday, 20th June. Each member of the Jury may leave a separate record of the reasons for their vote.
8.2.2.- Should it turn out to be impossible to meet these deadlines due to the number of works submitted, such circumstance shall be announced on the Prize's website and notice of the new resolution date shall be given, which shall under no circumstances exceed two weeks from the aforementioned date.
8.2.3.- The Jury's functions shall consist of analysing the documentation, admitting the works received and making grounded proposals for returning any works which have not been admitted.
The reasons for refusing the admission of the participants' proposals shall be as follows:
Submission beyond the deadline.
Insufficiency in the documentation submitted.
Disclosure of anonymity.
Breach of any of the Prize's rules.
In addition, the Jury shall issue a grounded proposal on the definitive resolution containing the Prize's verdict.
8.2.4.- The secretary of the Prize (the Notary Public) shall draft the official certificate recording all the actions carried out.
8.2.5.- The verdict shall be posted on the 192.168.1.152/dom3_antiguo website within seven days at most from the date the last session of the Jury was held and it shall not be final until the definitive certificate of the Prize is signed by at least half of the Jury members.
8.2.6.- Prizes will be awarded at an official ceremony on 27th June, 2014, at a venue to be publicly announced. Explicit notice of the latter shall be given to the winners.
9.1.-The criteria for the Jury to evaluate the works shall be based on:
Conceptual and technical quality.
The analytical study, reflection and research on the theme and the spatial experience of the surroundings.
Creativity and innovation.
Respect for the environment.
The adaptation of the expressive capabilities of the material and products, as well as any new proposals on materials, finishes, applications, etc. that may come about, to the idea of the project.
Possibilities of feasibility and construction.
Suitability of the chosen means of presentation with regard to graphical elements, quality and expressivity.
9.2. Compliance with prevailing standards and the CTE (Technical Building Code) shall be analysed.
9.3.- The functional programme to be complied with in the villa's design, established jointly by the members of DOM3 and the plot's developers, shall be as follows:
Integration into the plot.
Natural landscaping integrated into the surroundings.
Renewable energies (photovoltaic, geothermal, solar, etc.).
Natural, environmentally friendly materials and elements.
Ground floor
Large entrance.
Living room with double height ceiling.
Formal dining room (separate from living room).
Large kitchen with dining area, open-plan concept.
Guest toilet.
Study or office (independent, quiet area of the house).
First floor
Main bedroom (high ceilings).
Separate bathrooms for him and her.
Separate walk-in wardrobes.
Children or family members' wing: two large bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms.
TV lounge with small kitchenette.
Guest wing: two or three bedrooms, all en-suite, equipped with wardrobes or walk-in wardrobes.
Indoor swimming pool with spa area (with natural light if possible).
Gym room.
Cinema and games room (billiards, etc.).
Independent apartment for housekeeping staff: two bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen with the same standard of quality, so they can also be used by guests.
10.1.- Under no circumstances may the Prize be declared void.
10.1.1.- The Prize shall consist of:
1.- The payment of €40,000 (taxes not included) to the prize-winning architect as professional fees for the drafting the villa's basic design project. Such amount shall be paid within a maximum of 30 days after the delivery of said project.
2.- The execution of the design project by the entity La Zagaleta S.L.U. within 42 months from the date the Prize is awarded. La Zagaleta S.L. reserves the right to commission the project's execution as well as the execution of the works to another professional other than the prize-winner.
11.1.- The winner shall be recognised as the author of his/her work or design and shall keep moral authorship rights over it.
11.2.- Nonetheless, by accepting these rules, the winner exclusively assigns to La Zagaleta S.L.U. any kind of exploitation rights of his/her project, as well as any transformation rights, patent rights or any other intellectual property rights over said work. The contender likewise assigns to La Zagaleta S.L.U. and to DOM3 the rights of reproduction (whole or partial), distribution and public communication.
11.3.- Furthermore, DOM3 shall not be held liable for any damages the design projects may suffer due to reasons beyond the Prize organisers' control, or for any claims for plagiarism made by any of the participants.
12.1.- All contenders shall have the right to examine the prize-winning work during a period of one month from the date that notice is given of the Jury's verdict. Should a public exhibition of the work be held, the aforementioned right shall be deemed fulfilled though the exhibition. It shall likewise be deemed fulfilled via publication on the website.
12.2.- The prize-winning work shall become the property of DOM3, which shall reserve the right to publish the designs by any means it deems necessary.
12.3.- Participants shall be entitled to personally take back their works within a month from the end of the exhibition of their works, except the CDs, which shall remain in the possession of DOM3. The design projects shall under no circumstances be returned by DOM3 to the participants.


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Jeffrey Johns on Atonement
After describing our innate fear of the retribution of God, and the support for this view in the Old Testament. He then makes the case, that this retribution theory cannot be reconciled with the teachings of Jesus:
There's a much-ignored passage in Luke's Gospel that tells us very clearly what Jesus thought about this theory of retribution. The disciples come up to Jesus one day and tell him about two recent events in the Palestinian news. In Galilee Pilate had just staged a massacre of some sectarian Jews who had been holding an illegal sacrifice; he had actually had them burned along with their offerings. And then in Siloam, a suburb of Jerusalem, a tower block had collapsed and killed l8 people. The disciples were very excited about all this and distinctly inclined to gloat. These people had got it in the neck, so they must have deserved it; besides, they had just been to Jerusalem and Galilee with Jesus, and those people had refused to listen. So plainly they had it coming to them. But when Jesus replies, what the disciples get is a wonderful smack in the mouth. "Do you really think the Galileans were worse than anyone else because they suffered? Or do you suppose the people in Siloam were greater sinners than anybody else?
The fact is that throughout the New Testament the primitive theory about the relationship between justice and suffering is turned upside-down. Jesus couldn't have been clearer. Blessed are the hungry, he said, not the well-fed. Blessed are the poor, not the rich. Blessed are the sick, the miserable, the disreputable, the outcast, the down and out. They are the ones who will get their reward. If anything, a man's suffering and failure in this life are the sign of God's special blessing and care for him, not the opposite.
With this background, Johns then confronts the meaning of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins:
And then finally, at the end of it all, he got himself crucified. Crucifixion may or may not be the worst form of torture in the world, but it had a particular theological significance we mustn't miss. As St Paul explains, crucifixion was the method of execution which, according to the Law, was the special sign of God's ultimate punishment, his absolute curse: "Cursed be he that hangs upon a tree". On the cross, says Paul, Jesus took the place of all those who were supposed to be punished according to the Law. "God made him into sin who knew no sin". "He became a curse for us".
But hang on - you may well say - what exactly does that mean - 'Jesus took our place' ? Does it mean, then, that we are back with a punishing God after all, and that the Cross is somehow to be understood as God's ultimate punishment for sin?
That's certainly what I was told in my Calvinistic childhood. The explanation I was given went something like this. God was very angry with us for our sins, and because he is a just God, our sin had to be punished. But instead of punishing us he sent his Son, Jesus, as a substitute to suffer and die in our place. The blood of Jesus paid the price of our sins, and because of him God stopped being angry with us. In other words, Jesus took the rap, and we got forgiven, provided we said we believed in him.
Well, I don't know about you, but even at the age of ten I thought this explanation was pretty repulsive as well as nonsensical. What sort of God was this, getting so angry with the world and the people he created, and then, to calm himself down, demanding the blood of his own Son? And anyway, why should God forgive us through punishing somebody else? It was worse than illogical, it was insane. It made God sound like a psychopath. If any human being behaved like this we'd say they were a monster.
Well, I haven't changed my mind since. That explanation of the cross just doesn't work, though sadly it's one that's still all too often preached. It just doesn't make sense to talk about a nice Jesus down here, placating the wrath of a nasty, angry Father God in heaven. Christians believe Jesus is God incarnate. As he said, 'Whoever sees me has seen the Father'. Jesus is what God is: he is the one who shows us God's nature. And the most basic truth about God's nature is that He is Love, not wrath and punishment.
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The cross, then, is not about Jesus reconciling an angry God to us; it's almost the opposite. It's about a totally loving God, incarnate in Christ, reconciling us to him. On the cross Jesus dies for our sins; the price of our sin is paid; but it is not paid to God but by God. As St paul says, God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. Because he is Love, God does what Love does: He unites himself with the beloved. He enters his own creation and goes to the bottom line for us. Not sending a substitute to vent his punishment on, but going himself to the bitter end, sharing in the worst of suffering and grief that life can throw at us, and finally sharing our death, so that he can bring us through death to life in him.
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On the cross God absorbs into himself our falleness and its consequences and offers us a new relationship. God shows he knows what it's like to be the loser; God hurts and weeps and bleeds and dies. It's a mystery we can hardly glimpse, let alone grasp; and if there is an answer to the problem of suffering, perhaps it's one for the heart, not the reason. Because the answer God's given is simply himself; to show that, so far from inflicting suffering as a punishment, he bears our griefs and shares our sorrow. From Good Friday on, God is no longer "God up there", inscrutably allotting rewards and retributions. On the Cross, even more than in the crib, he is Immanuel, God down here, God with us.
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It is quite interesting that atonement has been such a theme this season of Lent--and particularly this week. Several of us--lay members like me and profound thinkers like Johns alike--seems compelled to think and write about atonement this Lent. I can't offer a complete answer as to why this is, but I do think that the traditional notions of atonement have run their course--they simply no longer make sense to our modern ears.
We need a new paradigm to understand the mystery of the cross that relies on the love of God, and not his wrath. The mystery is not solved. It will never be, but I for one will come out of this Lenten focus on atonement with a far firmer and profound belief that Jesus Christ, the son of God, dies for our sins and for our salvation.
[For those interested in my previous posts on atonement, here are the links:
Atonement: A Guy in the Pew Struggles With Theology
More on Atonement
The Lamb: Slain from the Foundation of the World
The Mad Priest Has the Same Theory of Atonement as the Guy in the Pew]
I also recommend a very thoughtful discussion of atonement by Father Jake in this post.


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Case McNair are delighted to offer this fantastic 11th Floor One Bedroom Apartment in the heart of Manchester`s Spinningfields district. The iconic Leftbank development benefits from an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Irwell and is situated within yards of Deansgate.Currently tenanted on at £950pcm a fixed term AST but open to owner occupiers as well,, this well positioned apartment comprises of a generously sized double bedroom with substantial built in wardrobes. The main bathroom is finished to a high standard with a three piece bathroom suite and an `P` shaped bath. The living room is a well appointed and practical space. An open plan kitchen fitted with dishwasher, fridge, freezer and integrated microwave adds further luxury to this fantastic apartment.Leftbank itself was developed firstly by Westbury Homes and latterley by Persimmon and comprises a fantastic mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments offering a variety of styles for the dicerning buyers. The only residential development in Spinningfields, Leftbank is regarded as the preferred choice for owner occupiers and renters across Manchester. This highly sought after development is certainly situated in a tranquil setting amidst the hustle, bustle and excitement that Spinningfields has to offer. 24 hr security and on-site concierge.NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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The Benefits of Facial Contouring
Dr. Rousso – Blog The Benefits of Facial Contouring The older we become, the more it shows in our facial
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of platelets, growth factors and bioactive proteins that is derived from your own blood. PRP is developed from autologous blood and contains an increased concentration of platelets and platelet derived growth factors as (PDGF-aa), transforming growth factor beta (TFG-b), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and epithelial growth factor (EGF). These growth factors assist in tissue regeneration and healing. PRP therapy offers a promising solution to slow hair loss and promote hair growth. Because PRP is derived from autologous blood, it is inherently safe and free from transmissible disease such as HIV or hepatitis.
A small amount of blood is drawn from the arm. This blood is spun several times in a centrifuge to isolate and save the platelet rich plasma. The centrifugation process takes approximately 30 minutes and is a closed sterile system. Prior to injection, the scalp is numbed with a local anesthetic. The concentrated blood containing 4x the number of platelets and growth factors is then injected into the scalp. The injections are performed with a small needle and can target areas of hair loss.
The patient rests for 5 minutes after the procedure while the scalp is gently cleaned. Increased pain, pressure, or discomfort in the scalp may result for 48-72 hours after the PRP therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g, Ibuprofen, diclofenac, Aspirin) should be avoided for the first 48 hours following PRP treatment. Tylenol, rest and ice can be used for post-injection pain.
The patient typically experiences slowing of hair loss and new hair growth approximately 3-6 months after PRP treatment. The recommended course consists of three PRP injections 4-6 weeks apart and then one injection 6 months afterwards. PRP treatments are not a "cure" for hair loss. Patients must undergo "Booster" PRP treatments every 6-12 months to maintain results. Many patients choose to continue PRP therapy every 6 months.


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Just as we must make an effort to study the Pesach (passover) laws, we must also make efforts to provide others with their Pesach needs, giving maos chittim (literally wheat for the needy), the special tzedakah (chartiy) associated with Pesach. Here also, though surely one gave thirty days before Pesach, as the Pesach holiday grows nearer, one must reassess and increase his donations...
The above shares a connection with the Nasi (prince) who brought his offerings on Rosh Chodesh Nissan (the start of the hebrew month of Nissan, the month in which passover comes), Nachshon ben Aminadav. Aminadav can be interpreted as a reference to generosity, the meaning of the word nadav. Nachshon is connected to the service of jumping into the sea, giving himself over with mesirus nefesh (self sacrifice), serving G-d without limitations. Thus, Nachshon ben Aminadav reflects how our generosity must be expressed without limitation, giving in a miraculous manner.
This will bring about the transformation of all undesirable influences. Just as Nachshon's jumping into the sea caused the sea to split and led to the final and the most complete phase of the exodus from Egypt, so too, our unbounded gifts to tzedakah (charity) will bring near the redemption and indeed transform all the negative influences to good.
As the government in Israel continues on it's dangerous path, it has diverted significant portions of it's budget from social services to 'dis-engagement' efforts. This has left the most vulnerable in Israel in terrible shape, with nothing left to fall back on. Real poverty, hunger and malnutrition are becoming rampant. Your help is needed now more than ever.
Please fulfill this wonderful mitzva by helping the needy in Israel. I recommend this very worthy organization (which runs with the lowest expense overhead of any I know):
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Yad Eliezer is currently the largest anti-hunger agency in Israel. And each day it struggles to fulfill the many requests for assistance that it receives. As Yad Eliezer's executive director, Dov Weisel describes it, "Each month is it's own miracle."
Exposure to the plight of the poor opens one to the almost insurmountable problems they face. Poverty is a lot more than a lack of funds to cover the budget. It is only a symptom of a whole host of layers upon layers of problems which can be called "the cycle of poverty". By visiting the homes of those with not enough to feed their children, we find serious cases of undernourishment among children (especially babies). Children who resist going to school because they fear being laughed at by their peers because of the clothing they wear, and children who fall far behind in their studies as a result of a home environment that does not allow them to study.
While Yad Eliezer cannot address every single aspect of this circle of poverty, we do extend ourselves wherever possible. Yad Eliezer offers sufficient food to prepare basic meals. We have addressed the issue of undernourished babies by distributing bay formula to mothers who cannot nurse and who have resorted to diluting the little formula they have to dangerously low levels. Yad Eliezer has an extensive program whereby vast quantities of perfectly good used shoes and clothing is distributed to children so their parents can clothe them with dignity. Our latest program is dealing with the social and educational needs of young boys who have no father figure in the home.


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Entrepreneurs Distill First Arctic Whiskey in Far North Norway
To revive the remote island community of Myken, a Norwegian scientists and four friends set out to distill whiskey "ripened under the midnight sun and northern lights."
A group of Norwegian entrepreneurs are currently distilling the world's first Arctic whiskey, using desalinated water from the Vestfjorden fjord.
According to Alaska Dispatch, a love of single-malt whiskey and a desire to revitalize the nearly uninhabited town of Myken has inspired a Norwegian scientists, Roar Larsen, and his friends to put North Norway on the map as a producer of high quality spirits.
Discovering Myken
Larsen and his family's interest in Myken came six years ago, after a storm stranded them on the island for five days, BarentsObserver writes. Since then, Larsen made a mission of creating new life on the island so that his family and others could move there.
Small Island Economy
With a population of only seven during the winter months, Meyken has seen its economy tank over the past several years. Though the town previously had around 200 residents and a booming fishing economy, a string of tragedies—including the devastating shipwreck of a fishing vessel in 1981 known as the "Western" accident—haunted the community. Larsen hopes that his Myken Whiskey, and possibly an Arctic gin, will bring tourism and workers back to the island.
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One day soon in a Pittsburgh hospital, doctors will drain the blood of a dying trauma victim and replace it with ice cold salt water.
By bringing that person to the brink of death, they hope to save his or her life.
"They're already in pretty big trouble," explained Dr. Sam Tisherman, a trauma surgeon in the Pennsylvania city. "We just need more time."
Tisherman is spearheading a clinical trial at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where surgeons are trying an innovative technique to save people who have been stabbed or shot. Called Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation (EPR), it involves replacing the dying patient's blood with cold saline, lowering body temperature to slow down the death of cells in the brain and vital organs.
It's like keeping a human body on ice — without a heartbeat and likely no brain activity — while doctors scramble to figure out how to save the person.
"If we can get an hour that's safe, and gives the surgeon time to find where the bleeding is and get some control, that'll be huge," said Tisherman.
Doctors at the hospital will carry out the trial on 10 people. Each participant will need to be the victim of a traumatic injury — a stabbing or a gunshot wound — whose heart has stopped.
Once the decision is made that the chance of survival is plummeting, doctors will pump in the cold saline and rapidly drop the body's temperature to between 10 and 15 degrees. That will keep the person suspended in a state of lifelessness, but not death, for as much as three hours, said Tisherman.
"The guy's not really dead yet. We're not trying to bring back the dead."
In line with federal rules in the U. S., patients do not have to consent to participate in the trial, because of a public awareness campaign and the quick decision-making necessary to initiate the last-ditch treatment, said Tisherman.
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Album Rating: 4.5Yeah so this album is so incredibly good. Top 5 for sure. Good review
Album Rating: 5.0I love this band so much, and think this may be their strongest release to date. And I still love that they sample Xavier: Renegade Angel in two of the songs, it just makes the album that much better. I can't wait to hear some of these songs live! nice review, i'm surprised that no one wrote one sooner.
Album Rating: 4.5That's because it hasn't been officially released yet.
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Napster revival sparks online frenzy
Music fans have been rushing to Napster following the failure of the recording industry's attempt to shut down the file-sharing service.
Use of the Napster service has been four to five times heavier than normal, said Allen Tsai of Keynote Systems, which measures traffic on the internet.
Some industry experts have warned that the decision to take on Napster could end up backfiring on the recording industry by speeding up the pace of trading music on the internet.
On Friday, a US federal appeals court blocked a judge's ruling ordering Napster to stop online trading of songs owned by some of the biggest recording labels in the music industry.
Napster rocks on
The decision means Napster could stay online pending a further resolution of the lawsuit brought by the Recording Industry Association of America, (RIAA).
Napster allows users to download software which allows them to search each others' hard drives for MP3 files.
With 20 million users, Napster is the most high-profile of the music-sharing services on the web.
But a side effect of the legal wrangling has been to drive music swappers to lesser-known services like Gnutella, which offer file sharing programmes that are much harder to control.
"The record companies should be careful about what they ask for," said Stephen Bradley of the internet consulting firm Gartner Group.
"Their short-sighted desire to shut down the popular Napster music site will make it nearly impossible to control the online trading of music."
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If a woman dies in a hospital waiting room, nobody cares. When Michael Jackson died due to inappropriate medical care, it's a big deal.
Michael Jackson's doctor didn't kill him on purpose. It wasn't murder in that sense. Michael Jackson died due to his doctor's negligence.
When I first read this story, my initial reaction was "Michael Jackson's doctor is being unfairly scapegoated." Michael Jackson's doctor probably followed "generally accepted medical practices". The real problem is that "generally accepted medical practices" are defective.
Michael Jackson was addicted to sleeping pills. The "chemical imbalance" theory of mental illness is a fraud. Treating a sleeping disorder with drugs masks the symptoms and doesn't cure the underlying problem.
Over time, sleeping pills lose their effectiveness. A bigger and bigger dose is needed for the same effect. Your body starts to compensate for the drugs.
Michael Jackson demanded his doctor give him an injection of a strong sleeping drug. If the doctor refused, then Michael Jackson probably would have fired his doctor and hired another doctor. This injection probably was the cause of death.
Michael Jackson was killed by the cumulative addiction to sleeping drugs over months/years. The injection that killed him was merely the final nail in the coffin. All the doctors who ever prescribed Michael Jackson sleeping pills are partially responsible for his death.
During times of stress, you have trouble sleeping. The correct treatment is to take no drugs at all. Eventually, you will fall asleep due to your own exhaustion.
Already addicted to sleeping pills, Michael Jackson should have stopped taking them altogether. Of course, a doctor would not advise a patient to do that. The withdrawal will be *NASTY*, but quitting cold-turkey is the best way to end an addiction. At low doses, anti-psychotic drugs have different effects, but not zero effects. That's the flaw in the "taper off gradually" solution usually mentioned.
"Generally accepted medical practice" is "Treat an illness with drugs that mask the symptoms!" This is not genuine medicine.
Michael Jackson had a sleeping problem. His doctor was brainwashed that proper treatment is to give the patient drugs. In one sense, the doctor is not responsible, because he was brainwashed; he couldn't tell the difference between drugs and genuine medicine. Everyone is individually responsible for what they do, and so the doctor is responsible. The doctor told Michael Jackson that he was a State-licensed expert, but he really was a fraud. The doctor was unaware of his own foolishness, but that isn't a valid excuse.
If it wasn't a high-profile victim like Michael Jackson, then nobody would have accused the doctor of misconduct. Each year, millions of people are hurt/murdered by inappropriate medical care. It's only an issue in Michael Jackson's case because he's a big celebrity.
Michael Jackson's doctor is blamed. The specific drug he took is blamed. The corrupt system of "Treat illness with drugs!" is not questioned.
If Michael Jackson had been assassinated by someone with a gun, then the public outcry would be "We need stricter gun control laws!" When he dies due to a negligent doctor, the outcry is "Blame the individual doctor! Blame the individual drug!"
That is the way the State propaganda engine works. When the problem is a bad individual, then the solution is to blame individual freedom and pass new laws restricting freedom. When the problem is a corrupt system, then the individual is blamed and not the corrupt system. This evil fnord is repeated over and over again.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Was Michael Jackson Murdered?
If a woman dies in a hospital waiting room, nobody cares. When Michael Jackson died due to inappropriate medical care, it's a big deal.
Posted by FSK at 12:00 PM
2 comments:
- fritz said...
I hope people come away with this thought. Its not the state,its not the doctors and its not the drugs. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The man had the power to hire any Doctor he chose, to offer him any drug he chose, when ever he chose. He just didn't have the power to not chose to use drugs.Because he didn't have self control. He killed himself.
Just like some one speeding. Most of the time everything is ok. But sometimes the car goes out of control and someone dies.
- September 5, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Either way Michael will be missed, He is a talented musician.
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There are some portrait sessions that go well because I am happy with the quality of photos that are produced. Then there are shoots that are successful because the clients are simply happy people. My anniversary shoot with Marilou and Erik Anderson was awesome because of both reasons.
Despite the early start, the Andersons were all smiles and laughs. As we started our day, I could tell that these two were prepared to have a good time.
We started our day as far away from other humans as we could get. Several days before, I scouted a location that was perfect for the Anderson's anniversary shoot. We were in nature and out of the way of the massive throngs found in urban areas.
After leisurely shooting on hills, near flowers and in creeks, we worked our way back to civilization. My clients were still smiling and I was impressed with how this couple was eager for more even after two hours of shooting. So we kept going.
After three hours of fun, we decided that call it a day. The Anderson's and I exchanged high fives and hugs. I was so pleased to be a part of this couple's special day. Happy anniversary Marilou and Erik! Thank you for choosing me as your anniversary photographer. Best of luck!
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Inside your ear canal are hairs and these hairs keep things like dust and bacteria out of your ear's precious air space. These hair follicles and their glands produce ear wax, wax that serves as a protective device, guarding the skin of the ear canal and protecting everything from water.
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Nose surgery can also be performed for medical reasons like correction of breathing problems and disfigurement caused by birth defect or some trauma. Whatever the reason for considering nose surgery is, the important thing is that you should discuss each and everything associated with the procedure with your surgeon before going under the knife. This is because rhinoplasty is the most difficult procedure and same is the reason that it is the only procedure that has high rate of revision surgery. Though there are number of important things associated with the procedure, here we will discuss about one of the most important that is recovery time after rhinoplasty.
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Wild Walkers is an adult hiking group that meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary.
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