text: A man stands in front of a broadsheet with information about the candidates at a polling station during preparations for the upcoming presidential election in Russia [Sergey Pivovarov/Reuters] To understand what the upcoming Russian elections are about, one needs only take a look at the ballot. It would be clear even to those who do not speak Russian. The candidate, who will win, is already marked clearly on the ballot. This document presents almost perfect symmetry. Above President Vladimir Putin, there are three relatively "conservative" candidates; and below Putin - a group of relatively "liberal" candidates. Just one thing spoils that symmetry - the box with the name of communist candidate Maxim Suraykin - but he cannot be left out. He is the candidate of a second communist party, which had to be created because there had to be more than one party taking the votes of the pensioners, who by habit, vote for the communists. That sizeable vote had to be broken down. А ведь чтобы получился красивый бюллетень, надо же было заранее подобрать кандидатов по фамилиям, да? pic.twitter.com/rTQZbHpcVI — Roman Dobrokhotov (@Dobrokhotov) March 16, 2018 For these elections, candidates were carefully picked so that they cover all segments of society. There is the provocateur-populist Vladimir Zhirinovsky; there's the conservative "patriot" Sergey Baburin; two communists - Pavel Grudinin and Suraykin (what is funny is that both are "capistalist" owners of businesses); there's the liberal Boris Titov, who is supposed to represent the interests of private business; and there are two "radical liberals" - for the older voters - Grigory Yavlinsky (who first ran as a president 22 years ago) and for the youth - Ksenia Sobchak (a controversial reality TV host and the daughter of Putin's former boss). As you might imagine, none of these candidates criticises Putin directly and generally, all of them avoid even saying his name. Earlier, the Kremlin used to experiment with "uncoopted" opposition representatives appearing on TV debates. For example, during the previous election season, Vyacheslav Maltsev, the candidate of PARNAS party, harshly criticised Putin on air. That ended with Maltsev having to flee abroad and some of his supporters facing criminal charges. Since then, they've not allowed anyone to directly criticise the president. Paradoxically, this time, the biggest headache for the authorities, was not criticism from the opposition, but rather its absence, which resulted in many Russians losing interest in the elections. A few months ago, a poll conducted by Levada Center showed a possible turnout of 58 percent. The only "uncoopted" candidate - Alexei Navalny - was barred from running (on the basis of a fraud conviction in a court case which the European Court on Human Rights ruled to be illegal). So the only "threat" to the regime right now is a low turnout, which would put in question the legitimacy of these elections. While the opposition called for a boycott of the elections, the Russian authorities have put great effort into bringing people to the polling stations. One of the unexpected results of this situation is that the Kremlin tried to spark political tension. So, while in the past, the annexation of Crimea could only be discussed on state TV in a positive light, now one candidate - Sobchak - all of a sudden started questioning its legitimacy. For an outside observer, this might look like there is genuine political debate. But for those who've followed closely Russian politics, it is clear that this is just a show. Sobchak herself once called for the annexation and said Putin would go down in history for "bloodlessly taking back" Crimea. What is also interesting that she used to be blacklisted on state TV, but now all of a sudden she was given plenty of airtime. The show turned especially dramatic in the days just before the elections. During the TV debates, Sobchak threw water on Zhirinovsky, who called her a "wh***". Days later, Zhirinovsky was interrupting her constantly, after which she burst into tears and walked off. {articleGUID} But scandalous performances on TV would not guarantee a higher turnout. So the authorities resorted to the good old methods - mobilising local administrations. That, of course, includes the organised transportation of state employees to the polling stations and the close monitoring of the number of votes. But this time, they are mobilising not only state institutions, but also large corporations - both public and private. Turnout anxiety is a new phenomenon in Russia. Earlier the Kremlin cared only about how many votes Putin got and did not pay attention to how many people turned up at the polls. But now, the old Soviet tradition of chasing turnout numbers is back. Formally, these elections don't really matter. They would be concluded even if Putin were the only person to vote. But today, when Russia finds itself in international isolation, Putin should be proving to the world that he has domestic legitimacy. That, of course, wouldn't have changed the way other countries see him, but would have allowed him to stabilise domestic affairs and show - both ordinary Russians and the elite - that the situation is under control. But as the Soviet experience demonstrates - having control could be an illusion and could quickly collapse in times of economic crisis. As long as the Russian reserve still has some funds, this illusion will continue to be maintained. The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera's editorial stance. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Roman DobrokhotovRoman Dobrokhotov is a Moscow-based journalist and civil activist. He is the editor-in-chief of The Insider. @ dobrokhotov Vladimir Putin Russia Europe Elections Politics


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In this episode I'm joined by Ayzad an exquisite scholar of all things erotic and extreme. We explore human sexuality from the affirming to the disturbing and beyond. Ultimately we find redemption and hope in the efforts of sexual liberators to create consensual, safe, and sane spaces to share experiences, knowledge and wisdom without repression.
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I was born in 1969. I am a reformed journalist, a writer, alternative sexuality educator and a personal coach. I have been practicing BDSM for 30 years now and Ayzad is the pseudonym under which in 2004 I wrote BDSM – A Guide for Explorers of Extreme Eroticism, where I collected everything I had learned from my studies of a really endless topic. That manual became a best seller starting collaborations with sexologists and scholars who drew me to extend my research to every form of unusual sexuality.
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We got a nice welcome to Texas in the form of a huge tailwind on Monday, which had Tony going 22 mph at times. I was a mile or two behind at all times, taking in some of the least inhabited country in Texas (after we left El Paso and its traffic behind) . We put in a lot of mileage on farm roads, and passed by a lot of places that Texas has seemed to forget since the interstate came through, with windowless old buildings with signs that say things like "Gas is going up, Save 4 cents."
And we got held up a few times because Tony got four flat tires. One thing we are learning is that the Continental Contact Reflex tires donated by our sponsor Salvagetti are awesome and could carry you over miles of roads made of nothing but sharp glass and thorns. Those tires are on my bike. The tires that Tony has had on his bike have not fared so well.
At one point, Tony got a flat, replaced the tube with a tube we had patched in the hotel the night before, and we discovered that the Slime patches we had bought at a Wal-Mart (to conserve our supply of real patches) were not working. He removed the tire and the tube. I dug out one of our two remaining tubes with no patches and gave it to him. He got the tire off, I said here, I'll fix it. We assumed the tube was leaking because the patches didn't hold (only partially true).
I put the brand-new tube in and after pumping it up, we discovered that air was coming out of somewhere, fast. We removed the tire and the tube. We found a small thorn buried in the tire, just barely poking out of the inside of the tire. Tony found the leak, I patched the tube.
Tony put the patched tube in and pumped it up, only to find it was leaking again. We removed the tire and the tube, and found another thorn, even smaller and more invisible than the first. We patched the tube again and replaced it. It held for the rest of the day, but that was about an hour of our otherwise great day.
During one of the stops for a flat, we did get to chat with a border patrol agent who had done a cross-country ride, from Washington, D.C. to Seattle, a few years ago with a youth group. Our border patrol folks in the U.S. are either really friendly, or instructed to chat with everyone they see near the border, because we have gotten to talk to a lot of them. Good folks, all, so far.
We did one 1,000-foot climb and merged onto I-10, and had to stop at a border patrol checkpoint. We were the only people on bikes. There was one lane to exit the border patrol checkpoint and merge back on to the interstate, and some jerkass trucker decided he couldn't wait 8 seconds for us to get out of his way and squeezed by us at about 35 mph. The good thing is we finished one-third of the entire route yesterday, and in 1,033 miles, that's about the worst thing someone in a vehicle has done. A big thanks to the automobile drivers of southern California, Arizona and New Mexico for not hitting us with your cars!
We ended the day in Sierra Blanca, Texas, a small town just off the interstate with one hotel, two restaurants and almost no Verizon coverage. And everyone kept warning us about the snow that was coming that night.


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Mixing the Ultimate Lead Vocal, Part 1
Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl, possibly requesting "Fresh Pots!" during tracking sessions for Wasting Light.
Tame your track with dynamics processing
EVERY PRODUCER worth his or her salt will tell you that the success or failure of a noninstrumental recording hinges primarily on producing a riveting lead vocal track. While recording a great performance is the critical first step in the process, the mix engineer must work his specialized techniques on the raw track afterward to take it to the next level and rock everyone's world. Simply slapping a compressor and equalizer on an insert is rarely enough. Wowing your audience takes some wizardry.
In this multi-part series, I'll show you how to sprinkle fairy dust on the singer's track to create a magic moment. Before it can cast its spell, however, a bewitching vocal must first be made to sit properly in the mix so that it sounds powerful but doesn't overwhelm the band. In this first installment, I'll show you how to use dynamics processing to do just that.
Mind Your Signal Chain In most cases, you'll want to place dynamics processing on the vocal track before any EQ so that the compressor doesn't limit the effect of your tonal adjustments. (In an upcoming installment, I'll reveal a cool trick that takes the opposite tack.) Post-EQ placement would arbitrarily condition the compressor to dip levels when the singer hits a part of his or her range that has EQ boost applied, which may not be what you want. Use dynamics processing first to rein in the track's levels. Then apply EQ to shape its tone.
De-Ess First Sibilance (a whistling sound that can occur when the vocalist sings lyrics containing an s, f, or t) can create very transient and large signal peaks (up to 20dB!) that leap out of a mix and distract. Most soft-knee compressors are too slow and nondiscriminating to catch these ephemeral, high-frequency peaks. But even though they're always late to the party, their gain reduction function can still be whipsawed by sibilance after-the-fact. That's why it's important to place a de-esser (dynamics processing tailored toward taming sibilance) on a sibilant vocal before any compressor you use to create density or control average levels.
To quash sibilance, you usually need to use a limiter or hard-knee compressor that employs peak-detection circuitry. The limiter must offer a sky-high ratio of 20:1 to 50:1, lightning-fast 50µsec (0.05ms) attack time and a release time of 40 to 60ms. It should also allow access to its sidechain.
To de-ess the vocal track, first copy it and insert an equalizer on the copy. Using a shelving filter, boost the equalizer to the max (even 24dB is okay) above 5kHz. Cut below 5kHz as much as possible. Bus the heavily-EQ'd track copy into the sidechain for a limiter placed on the original vocal track. Now the limiter will "hear" a screechy version of the vocal with highs cranked and lows removed, making it ultra-sensitive to any sibilance. Set the limiter's threshold so that gain reduction occurs when whistling fricatives sound but not when sustained vowel sounds are voiced.
Fig. 1 iZotope Alloy's de-esser module is highly effective and simple to operate.
If this setup sounds like too much work, don't fret. Several purpose-built de-esser plug-ins do most of the heavy lifting for you. iZotope Alloy (see Figure 1) provides the most effective and best-sounding de-esser I've heard in plug-in form and doesn't require copying your track or complicated sidechain routing. Simply adjust the frequency band you want Alloy to treat (in Multiband mode) and tweak the attack, release, and threshold controls. Goodbye, sibilance!
Squeeze Next After de-essing (if necessary), use a soft-knee compressor to reduce peaks so that the vocal doesn't pop out in the mix and dwarf other elements. Putting a lid on peaks also allows you to raise the overall level of the vocal without clipping. That prevents softer phrases from being buried or sounding weak. The overall effect is one of increased size, loudness, and density.
Opto-electronic compressors generally offer the most natural and transparent sound for treating vocals. The best plug-ins I've heard that emulate opto compressors are the Waves CLA-2A and -3A and the Softube Tube-Tech CL 1B (see Figure 2). All three plugs have an uncanny ability to perfectly seat a highly dynamic vocal track in a mix without making it sound quashed. And their operation is so simple, an amoeba could swing it.
Fig. 2 Softube's Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in models the high-end opto tube compressor of the same name and sounds outstanding on lead vocals.
A vocal track that exhibits wildly fluctuating levels may need especially heavy compression to force it into submission. In this case, you'll get much better-sounding results by chaining two compressors in series instead of making one compressor do all the work. Set the first compressor's threshold high enough that it reacts to only the strongest peaks. This allows the second compressor to focus on smoothing average levels and creating density. The compressors each perform softer action than a sole compressor would need to in order to get the job done, resulting in a more transparent and natural sound.
Set a Limit If compression doesn't fully rein in vocals running amok, place a brickwall limiter at the end of your track's signal chain as a last resort. The Waves L1 plug-in and McDSP 4040 Retro Limiter plug-ins are very effective for this purpose (see Figure 3). But tread lightly—too much brickwall limiting will defenestrate nuance and depth and introduce audible distortion.
Fig. 3 The McDSP 4040 Retro Limiter is a great choice for taming runaway vocals.
Only the Beginning Now that your vocal track's dynamics have been deftly controlled, the next step is to craft a captivating tone. I'll discuss some tips for doing that in next month's segment, along with strategies for fine-tuning the vocal to make every lyric have maximum impact.


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Official publication of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry
Fall 2012
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Reliability of Nonretentive All-Ceramic CAD/CAM Overlays
Arnetzl, Gerwin V. / Arnetzl, Gerwin
Intracoronal restorations have a variable risk of cusp fracture depending on the amount of tooth structure remaining. All-ceramic restorations with a cusp-supporting design could be a long-lasting alternative. The aim of this study was to verify the clinical reliability of occlusal veneers. A total of 286 occlusal veneers made of Vita Mark II ceramic that were fabricated and inserted in 244 patients from 2003 to 2004 using the Cerec method with an optimized ceramic design were periodically re-assessed over the following years. Based on the fracture rate observed over 93 months of follow-up, the probability of survival was 99.3%, demonstrating the excellent practical suitability of the method. In light of this, it is worth reconsidering the question of treatment with intracoronal restorations versus occlusal veneers in the posterior region.
Keywords: Cerec, overlay, all-ceramic, occlusal veneer, fracture analysis, survival rate
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7 Sustainable Brands from the Philippines
The Philippines is ahead of the game when it comes to shopping as social enterprise. These seven sustainable brands will make the perfect statement-piece souvenirs from your next jaunt to Manila. By STEPHANIE ZUBIRI. Photographed by SONNY THAKUR.
Published on Mar 15, 2016
High fashion and high minded: the current creative renaissance in Philippine design is also, in a way, a spiritual one. Rather than just emulating what's hot elsewhere, it takes a hard look at local traditions and revives them in ways that modernize and glamorize their distinct heritage. The result is contemporary covetability in products created out of a true sense of community—or, as designer Budji Layug, Created Director of the Manila Fame Design Show, calls it: Soul Craft. "People are looking not just for good design or manufacturing," he says. "They also want a product that tells a story. A product that has soul."
Indigenous Jewelry
History-rich Bulacan, the heart of the Tagalog region just north of Manila, was one of the very first provinces to revolt against Spain. But its expertise in metallurgy and jewelry-making stretches back to pre-colonial times—with anthropological evidence of bracelets and beads from the Stone Age having been unearthed across the country. Bulacan-based accessories designer, Arnel Papa, continues in this tradition with stunning designs that nod to a more primitive era with hammered brass, large stones and natural materials like carabao hooves and bones while still remaining on-trend for our era. With a freestyle creative process, he is inspired by nature to create loose shapes and forms that either can blend seamlessly with a bohemian look or can feel modern and edgy alone when paired with more minimalist clothing. 2F Greenbelt 5, Makati City; +63 2 729 0181.
Socially Conscious Shorts
Gorgeous ethnic motifs and old techniques mesh with vibrant colors and modern shapes in Filip + Inna's skirts, dresses, tunics and shorts; it's a staple brand for those wanting to make a statement. Founder Lenora Cabili travels the archipelago in search of communities and artisans with whom she can work and whose lives she can improve: "my mission is to create while also reviving," she says. In the vein of the farm-to-table food movement, Filip + Inna has been a pioneer in fashion here, taking a proudly local product straight from the hands of its maker and into the wardrobes of the stylish set. "Living in the tropics, shorts are a must, but little did we know that this design was going to be our best selling style," Cabili says of her Biti and Pilar shorts. "It has found its way to Capri, Positano, Nantucket, Palm Beach and the Bahamas." Now no one can argue when you say showing off your legs is a public service.
Handbags with Heart
Girl power is the name of the game at Tali Handmade. Contemporary with a boho twist, these bags snag the spotlight in both a stylish metropolis and on a lazy beach. Made from straw with leather accents, they are handwoven by female inmates of a city jail. Cofounders Liza Morales Crespo and Marielle de Leon-Lazaro, who also work with Filipina-owned firms throughout their production process, aim to empower women at a grassroots level by giving them a sense of purpose and a source of income to support their families. They couldn't have been more successful; the bags have become one of Manila's hottest accessories and are a example of looking good while doing good.
Weaving by Women
Pineapple fiber, or piña, has come and gone from fashion, but the Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation is breathing new life into it, and into communities now producing it again. An elegant fabric that lent itself well to dramatic turn-of-the-century designs because of its natural stiffness, it has proved difficult to adapt to today's sartorial needs and for years languished in the realm of dated traditional regalia. The foundation's ingenious idea was to interweave the natural pineapple fibers with silk resulting in a suppler and more lustrous material they call Tepiña. Based in Palawan, Rurungan aims to help the local population adapt to the changing socio-economic landscape by providing livelihoods for women marginalized by the seasonal agriculture economy and the adverse effects of climate change. In the same thread, so to speak, they adhere to the principles of sustainable textiles: the production of piña is extremely low-waste and consumes minimal energy.
Recycled Paper & Fiber Artwork
A paper roadblock might not sound very effective, but it's the method this Tagaytay-based company—whose name melds the Filipino word for "masses" and its eco-ethos—uses to help youth from rural areas avoid having to leave home for the cities just to find jobs. Working with Japanese technology and young designers to create products using paper and fibers made out of recycled agricultural waste, Masaeco's new business model is meant to help prevent provincial brain-drain. Philippine-based Japanese designer Wataru Sakuma uses these fibers to create panels of hypnotic patterns that can be used as either captivating artwork or dramatic wall divisions. This paper may be used as dividers, but it is bringing people together.
Local-Loving Lamps
The Philippines has a strong heritage in weaving felt most often in textiles or furniture made of natural fibers like rattan. Schema by Kalikasan Crafts takes it one step further by combining this old technique with an unlikely material—metal wires. The result is a juxtaposition of both striking rigidity and alluring movement and fluidity created by the crisscrossing patterns in their lamps, votives and other home accessories. "When people see our designs, their immediate reaction is that they want to touch it," says founder and owner Jerry Jiao. "They can't seem to understand what the material is or how it's made, at first glance. It gives the illusion of being really supple but they are so surprised at how solid it is." Another surprise: everything is handmade by artisans that were retrained by Kalikasan in innovative techniques blending metallurgy and weaving. "No one can believe they are not produced by a machine because of the precision and exact symmetry," Jiao says. "This proves that we truly have exemplary artisans."
Ethnic Embroidery
"Embroidery is a dying tradition," says New York-based textile designer Iñigo Elizalde. "It's a very slow and intricate process, and in this present sped-up world, it is getting left behind." That's why he's been working with Catalina Embroideries—a socially conscious firm that provides full schooling scholarships for all of its employees' children—to create eyecatching, graphic home accessories. He draws inspiration from a "halo-halo of influences," such as ethnic motifs and the colorful jeepneys that roam the capital. And those fresh energy designs, which move far away from granny's dining table and into the modern living space, are hand embroidered by skilled artisans. "It is an amazing local tradition with incredible quality," Elizalde says. "It would be very sad to see it die out."
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The Questar includes an integrated fork mount and 9 Volt battery powered clock drive. I've used a Davis and Sanford Tripod model C/BB with a custom built wedge for the Questar. You can learn how to make the wedge. Here's the Questar taking images of Mars at opposition:
More recently I've switched to using a Skywatcher adjustable wedge and Manfrotto tripod. This combination makes it easier to make find adjustments and increased the stiffness of the mount. I compare these wedges and tripods along with some sample images in a post in my blog.
In addition to the Questar with its built in fork mount, I also use the a6300 with a Vixen Polarie mount and both wide angle and telephoto lenses. This makes a near a near ideal ultra light weight package for nightscape and time lapse photography. I usually mount the Polarie on a classic Tiltall tripod made by Marchioni in New Jersey. The Tiltall is a classic lightweight tripod, but lacks cross braces for the legs making it less stiff with heavy loads like a telescope.
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The gist of the Dumbass Fart Statistic is that if you farted continuously for 6 years and 9 months, that the total quantity of gas, or as it is known in the International Cabal of Mad Scientists and Enviropussies "Anally Emitted Climate Change Particulates" a k a "Atomic Ass Gas", produced would be equal to the amount of energy released by an atomic bomb.
As the World's Leading Scientistic Journal for the Dumbass Community, it is incumbent upon the Highly Educated and Extremely Inebriated Scientistic Staff at Dumbass News to not only question the validity (or lack thereof) of the conclusions reached by Fake Scientists and Godless Commie Bastards like Stephen Hawking and a bunch of guys whose first name is an initial, but to expound and expand upon them as well.
So I called an emergency meeting of the best and brightest members of the Highly Educated and Extremely Inebriated Scientistic Staff at Dumbass News. By "emergency meeting" I mean I said, "Let me have one more hit, then we can have an Open Scientistic Discussion how we can get our nation on the path to energy independence by harnessing the power of Atomic Ass Gas".
So we put the bong down and started bouncing ideas off each other.
We also brought in a 55 gallon drum of Fritos and a five gallon bucket of bean dip.
That's when it hit us!
BEANS are the answer!
I won't bore you with the details of how existing infrastructure like oil and natural gas pipelines could be immediately converted for the use of Atomic Ass Gas, instead I shall show to you the readily available and generally inexpensive Atoimc Ass Gas resources at the disposal of most Americans.
- Pinto beans.
- Cabbage.
- Broccoli.
- Meskin food.
- Taco Bell specifically.
- Watching "The View" CAUTION: May also cause projectile puking.
If every man woman and child in the United States does his/her part, we will soon be able to tell every Anti-American Country of Goat-Humping Bacon Haters in the Middle East to shove their oil wells up a camel's ass. Of course that would considered a "normal Saturday night" over there, but what the heck.
I have given you the tools so that we can ween ourselves off petroleum products into a fully Atomic Ass Gas- powered nation and fuck over the Ay-rabs in the process, now it's up to you.
It's your civic duty, Y'all!
Fart for America!
Your country needs you!


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We believe that every child and young person at Dame Hannahs should be able to experience life to the fullest and that our therapy teams are crucial in enabling this to happen. Our multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists work alongside our nurses, education team, care teams and parents to ensure that every part of a child or young person's life is as good as it can be so they are able to reach their full potential.
The professionals within our therapy teams are specialists in physical disability and complex needs and are permanent members of staff. This means that every child and young person at Dame Hannahs has their very own multi-disciplinary team who get to know them well and can work together to ensure they are providing the best care possible for them.
We believe that physiotherapy is crucial to a child or young person's life here at Hannahs and all the elements such as posture, comfort and fine motor skills must be in place for a young person to access life and be able to live it to the fullest.Read more
Speech and language Therapy
Young people with physical disabilities and sensory disabilities are often unable to express themselves fully using speech. At Hannahs, the speech and language therapy department help young people realise their expressive potential by providing them with augmentative and alternative means of communication (AAC).Read more
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy is an essential part of Hannahs multi-disciplinary approach and involves the therapist working with the child, young person or adult to develop independence in daily living skills, from eating, drinking, bathing, sleep systems and toilet seating to operating lights. Our young people are continually assessed and therapy is individually tailored to their needs.Read more
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At Hannahs we believe everyone has the right to enjoy mealtimes in a safe, sociable and relaxed manner. The Hannahs Dysphagia team incorporates speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses. We provide assessments, therapy and written guidelines to ensure our young people are supported to achieve their potential at mealtimes, building on skills, whilst reducing the risk of choking or aspiration.Read more
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Hello Hello!
How's it going since you returned home after our time together on retreat?
I've been hearing from many of you and continuing to work with some of
you. From all the input I've been hearing, I'm inspired to write you with some suggestions for keeping on track in your daily life, based on our latest discussions:
1. "wow, the retreat was so great – yet now that I'm home I'm having a difficult time making sense of it all"…
This is common and natural. Coming together with a group of like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for healthy food, health, and being your best is the ultimate environment to nourish the part of you that is transforming, growing, and evolving. Now that you're home, here are some of the obstacles I hear many facing:
a. those around you don't share your same enthusiasm or goals
b. your lifestyle isn't conducive for how you wish to grow, especially with loved ones
c. you're missing the nourishment of the group interaction on retreat and how it fed a vital part of you
d. you're feeling somewhat scattered because your heart is in one place, and your reality may be in another
e. you've gotten so busy with other life priorities that your enthusiasm for your path may have been put to the back burner
Does any of this sound familiar? You're not alone!
Lets talk about what you can do to support the strides you've made
(remember, nothing is lost, its just an opportunity to deepen your commitment to what you really want and look at other areas of your life that may be asking for growth):
-If you find those around you don't share your same enthusiasm or goals, how about finding TOTAL acceptance and appreciation for those you love – and consider expanding your horizons and open up to sharing with people who do – keeping in mind that, more than likely, not all our needs will be meet with one person. With loved ones, we often want to share everything with them that we're excited about, and sometimes they're excited not only for us, yet for themselves as well in relation to our new suggestions… and sometimes not. How about loving them unconditionally for all that you do share, and keep appreciating them for the connection you do have, and take good care of that relationship by continuing to appreciate them, and nurture what you share… in other words keep doing what you're doing because you love it, not because others may or may not share your enthusiasm. And again, broaden your horizons to include others who are also interested in raw and cleansing and what it brings. Being an example is usually more powerful than any form of preaching (which may feel like pressure to others). Take any threat away, love, expand, and keep with your passion! Suggestions: search Facebook for your local raw and detox groups, research your local health store and ask the owner if anyone is doing raw – or if you can offer something you've learned there, find out where the raw potlucks are/or host one regularly, find out well in advance if any speakers are coming to your area and offer to volunteer at their event – in other words, reach out and connect, and keep loving and appreciating those close to you for what they can do – not for what they don't do!
-Are you finding that your lifestyle and choices aren't in agreement with some friends and family? This is also – without question – the number one reason many go back to unhealthy ways. The desire to love and be loved is even more basic and primal than food itself. So lets be sure to not allow food to be the determining factor if we share or not – or if we open ourselves to a greater degree of intimacy with one another. Aside from food, without it being involved, what is your true desire for intimacy with those you care about? Suggestion: go directly for that intimacy without food being a buffer, reason to gather, or otherwise a potential wedge between you and loving another. Take food out of the equation – and just share. Otherwise when food is the center of a gathering, take something you'd love to share, that's a real crowd please, or offer to make food for others. When it comes down to it – and truly sharing from the heart is your main intention, its often best to keep food out of the picture, at least until you feel more stable in your choices, and not potentially rocked and drawn into other peoples choices out of a longing to share. Sharing without food and substance = nothing in the way of hearts connecting. On a practical note for honoring what you really want: have you set your kitchen up yet? Organizing it and getting set up with what you need will greatly help (think getting rid of old stuff, staples you need on hand, ordering produce twice weekly, acquiring appliances). Also, have you explained your choices with your friends and family and asked for support? This will help others to feel a part of your process and less threatened by your changes… including others – by expressing your feeling and needs (and listening to theirs) supports everyone. Remember, get in touch with what you feel, to know your need behind it – make a request based on those feelings and needs to your loved ones.
-Are you missing the nourishment of the group interaction on retreat and how it fed a vital part of you? How wonderful to discover this and the importance of connecting with others… here again, we find out its not about the food, its more about our longing to connect with others who share our interests… and most importantly, the part of us that is being nurtured. So what part of you was brought to life and inspired by connecting with others during the retreat? Suggestion: write that question down and answer it in detail. Herein lies a very crucial need you have identified (that probably won't go away and may cause destructive behavior if not acknowledged – such as craving, overeating, negative relating, etc). Next question: how are you inspired to reach out and continue to connect with others to fulfill this need (think in terms of going to yoga class, meet-up groups, classes of your interests, making new friends from our retreat, etc)? What's required from you to be proactive about your need, rather than ignoring it and falling into depressive or destructive feelings/behaviors?
-Some have expressed that their heart is in one place, yet their reality doesn't line up with it. This too is quite common on the path of self-transformation… yes, that's what's happening, you're transforming, and the life you've previously created may or may not be up to date with how you are shifting. Ultimately only opportunities exist – no matter your obstacles and choices – yet the fine line of danger exists as well as we're finding our way. The danger is in not acknowledging your true hearts desire, and acting upon it… this can cause us to blame others, project judgment onto them (and their lifestyle/food habits, behavior, etc). If you feel conflicted by this, it may well be time to tune in within, and ask yourself what you really want in life – and if your outer reality doesn't match your hearts desire, what can you do to accept others unconditionally and also be willing to make changes, without wronging anyone else? In short, what does it mean for you to simply taking responsibility for the direction that honors what you really want, and align your life accordingly guilt/shame/blame free – towards yourself and others?
-Since you've been home, have you gotten super busy with catching up while being gone? This I hear often actually. Careful! It's all too often – especially for us ladies – that we distract ourselves from our true needs by taking care of everybody else first. Most of us know this story well. And yes, it will eat up most of your time, leave little for you left over, and probably lead to doing your best to keep up – that may at times mean reaching for the stimulate cycle: caffienne, chocolate, heavy foods, alcohol, etc. If this is you, it may be time for a reset, yes, another one! Reassesing how we use our energy – and most important why – may be the difference between feeling like we're a hamster on a wheel, or a master of our own reality. This is a big one! Question: is your own personal process being usurped by over commiting to others? If so, why? What has become more important that your own sense of self and self-care? What adjustments can you make to allow time for yourself, before saying yes to others? Suggestions: 1. set up a daily routine that includes self-care time each day… make self-care a habit, 2. ask yourself "what is the emotional driver that triggers me into overdrive and even forgetting about my own needs?" 3. what is your support system that helps you with other life responsibilities? 4. are you commited to your health and happiness and willing to make necessary changes so that its a way of life? What are those changes? What's your plan for implementing those changes without delay (if you are delaying – why? Is is based on rational/or irrational motives? Remember, keep coming back to your true need, i.e. self-care).
2. "I'm still fasting! What should I do next?"
Ah – I love it!!! Exciting! Way to continue – for this is one of the single greatest things you can do it excel on your path, go the distance in repairing your body (and mind), and know a level of health that comes with letting go, by going through a very deep level of surrender, all the way down to your cells! There is a definite blessing to longer cleanse periods… here are a few suggestions to take it to the next level:
-be sure to consume enough liquids in a day… by this I mean at least 5 liters. We have one person still fasting now who didn't want anything but water for 4 days, so by all means, only have water then if its truly your body speaking. After those days and a few colonics, she is beaming, and life debilitating digestive problems and fatique are leaving her as the very moments pass by… day by day, as she continues to listen to what her body really wants.
-listen! To what your body is calling for, let it be your guide… remember, put your brian in your belly and listen very closely to what its calling for.
-process emotions that may surface… most important! Be aware of distractions away from this (relationships, work, etc). Sitting with oneself and allowing for the process of both physical and emotional unraveling is to truly take care while fasting. We can often feel quite fragile at times while cleansing, allow for this by tuning in within, and giving time and space to what you're feeling.
-know when you need support and ask for it. Not sure what you're feeling? In need of support, reach out and ask for it! Feel free to shoot me an email or call me, or if you need deeper assistance, book a session and we'll go in deep! Otherwise, seek support out where you will feel held, understood, and guided in your process (think healing sessions, therapy, talking with a friend, etc). Support is everything!
-be sure to use your circulation practices, at least one per day: enemas/colonics (at least a few times per week – and in severe cases daily), massage, dry skin brushing, sauna/steam, light exercise, ear candles, healing sessions, therapy, etc. This will help the old stuff to come out more efficiently so your body can circulate nourishment unimpeded by the obstruction of toxic blocks.
-keep with a blood cleaner like collodial silver, MMS, GSE, etc – and keep your intestines clearing out with the flax seeds.
-journal write! Getting in touch and exploring your voice within helps much as your letting go of old stuff and preparing way for the new…
-are you documenting your process? Let me know if you don't have our checklist chart – daily recording helps you to track your progress and gain insight of just how much you are shifting day to day.
-decide to love yourself no matter what! We all have plenty to process in general, so may we go gentle and easy on ourselves – and love anyway – no matter what we encounter within, or in life. Love Anyway…. And Expect the Best from Life! Remember, thoughts are things and the building blocks of life… keeping your mind clear will greatly aid in the clearing of toxins from you body. How's your meditation practice? This is key in going deeper, especially on longer fast (check out www.dhamma.org – this is the site to learn about Vipassana – simply the greatest gift ever!).


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Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks (a team in Major League Baseball). To many fans, it remains BOB (Bank One Ballpark), its name until 2005. Yet regardless of the name, it is HOME to the Diamondbacks. It is where they play their home games. It is where they are the home team. Every professional sports team has a home, a home field, a home stadium, a home court, a home pitch. A home.
Today, my dad and I went to watch the Diamondbacks play a game. They were playing "at home." I was able to watch the game with my dad because I was "home."
There are advantages of playing at home. You're familiar with the surroundings. You have a personal locker. You know the idiosyncrasies of the stadium (court, etc.). You get to stay at your own house, eat with your family. In some sports, there are other advantages. In baseball for instance, the home team gets to bat last. This provides a tremendous advantage.
Some of you, like me, may have several places you consider home or you may not feel like you've ever really had a home. Because of moving around a lot as a child and adult, I have several places that I consider home. Cebu. Arizona. California. West Virginia. South Carolina. Colorado. These places are "home" because of memories, because of family, and because of friends. I have "ties" to these places. Emotional bonds. Practical connections.
Organizations have "homes" as well. Global headquarters. Regional headquarters. Large campuses. A business executive may travel extensively, but eventually we come "home." During the next week, I'll be in 3 of my homes – Arizona (lived, worked, family), South Carolina (lived, worked, family, married, college), and Kentucky (global corporate headquarters).
Having a "home" (one or several), is important for the following reasons:
- Home is where you rest.
- Home is where you recharge.
- Home is where you prepare.
- Home is where you learn, observe, and practice key organizational behaviors.
- Home is a place to get encouraged.
- Home is where you develop and continually reassess values.
- Home is a safe place, where you're protected.
- Home is a place to have fun and unwind.
- Home is a where you can check if your "walk" and "talk" are aligned. No one knows you better than your family at "home."
World-class leaders who add value over the long-run, who make an impact, who weather the storms of life and keep serving others, know the importance of "home."
You may not have come from a healthy home, but you can create a healthy home. This is true in your personal and professional lives. Recognize the importance of a strong home. Build an amazing home. Enjoy the fruits of a healthy home.
Where is "home" for you? How often do you go "home?" What do you do when you go "home?"
As always, the floor is open to your comments, suggestions, thoughts, and feedback.


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MEDIA SYMPOSIUM: Community welcome at panel discussion to explore media needs at FHSU
A panel of journalism educators and business leaders will share their ideas about integration of media and respond to audience questions during a symposium March 26 at Fort Hays State University.
Dr. Edward H. Hammond, FHSU president, invited the panelists for the symposium that is intended to help steer a new direction for campus news media in the wake of the suspension of the student newspaper, The University Leader. The last printed issue of The Leader appeared on newsstands on Jan. 31. A reduction in funding from the Student Government Association, together with inadequate advertising revenue, forced it to cease publishing printed editions. An online version of The Leader continues.
The symposium is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, in the Black and Gold Room on the second floor of FHSU's Memorial Union. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
The panelists:
-Scott Reinardy, associate professor and chair of the News and Information Track in the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas;
-Gary Shorman, president and CEO of Eagle Communications, which is headquartered in Hays;
-Ralph Gage, director of special projects for The Lawrence Journal-World;
-Pat Lowry, editor and publisher of The Hays Daily News; and
-Laura York Guy, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Scholastic Press Association, first vice president of Kansas Collegiate Media, and media instructor and media adviser at Garden City Community College.
President Hammond appointed a Task Force on Dissemination of News and Information, which will submit recommendations by April 19 in time to be considered in the budget for fiscal year 2014, which begins July 1.
"The charge to the task force is to review the media needs and aspirations of the FHSU community and then to develop recommendations aimed at increasing student engagement and implementing a multi-media model for the dissemination of student-produced news, information, analysis, opinion and entertainment," he said.
The staff of The Leader had requested emergency funding from the president, but he declined, opting instead to seize the situation as an opportunity to create a new model for student media. President Hammond described the symposium as an important step in providing information for the task force.
"FHSU is looking not to reduce its investment in the dissemination of news and information but to strengthen engagement with members of our community in responsible and efficient ways," the president said.
In an interesting new development since the task force began its work, the Student Government Association voted to restore funding for The Leader for the 2013-2014 academic year. Meeting with the task force last week, President Hammond said funding for an integrated model of delivery was not part of their charge, so the SGA decision to allocate $51,000 to The Leader next year was not pertinent to their work.
At the same meeting, Dr. Larry Gould, FHSU provost, urged members of the task force not to lose the opportunity they had been given to do something different with print media. Gould said the work of the task force had created excitement within the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. "They are looking forward to seeing what we do," he said. "This can bring great attention to FHSU."
The task force plans an open forum sometime during the week following the symposium to give members of the university community an opportunity to express their thoughts about new directions for student media. Therefore, audience questions during the symposium should be focused on tapping into the experience and knowledge of the panelists.
Members of the Task Force on Dissemination of News and Information:
-Dr. Paul Faber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, chair;
-Dr. Scott Robson, chair of the Department of Communication Studies;
-Stephen Schleicher, chair of the Department of Informatics;
-Ron Rohlf, instructor of informatics;
-Dr. Chapman Rackaway, associate professor of political science;
-Shana Meyer, assistant vice president of student affairs;
-Jennifer Robinson, graphics and animation specialist in the Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning Technology;
-Gentry Heimerman, Halstead junior; and
-Matthew Whitmore, St. Francis senior.
The symposium will be broadcast live on the FHSU website -- www.fhsu.edu -- and on the student television station,KFHS. The broadcast will be archived for later viewing.


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Scandinavian brown bear hibernation as a biological model for tissue protection, regeneration and repair in human medicine
Sedentary lifestyle, with no or little physical activity, and long-term hospital immobilisation are associated with vascular thrombosis, heart failure, metabolic syndrome, and osteoporosis. New strategies to deal with these problems would be of immense benefit for individuals as well as society at large. This project focuses on biological features which protect some hibernating animals in comparable situations.
Scandinavian brown bears stay inside their winter dens for 5-7 months, and during this sleeping period they do not eat, drink, defecate, urinate, or perform any physical activity. Despite this, brown bears do not suffer from wasted muscle tissue (atrophy), blood clotting diseases (coagulopathies), bedsore (decubitus ulcer), osteoporosis or deteriorated heart function - hardships which affect humans in similar situation.
Unlike most other hibernating animals, the brown bear sustains a body temperature (31-35°C) close to normal during winter sleep. It has therefore been speculated that bears have unique temperature-independent strategies protecting them.
Blood and fat are obtained from wild brown bears during winter hibernation and from the same animals during non-hibernation in summer. Since research on hibernating wild brown bears has not been done before, this study will generate unique biological material to the benefit of different scientific areas beside medicine.
This network aims to strengthen the collaboration on four major areas:
- research training and exchange in the Nordic area
- building of a research database
- meeting infrastructure
- preparation for EU grant applications
This project is performed in collaboration with the Scandinavian Brown Bear Research Project and several Nordic university departments.
Scientific Publications
Data source: Crossref. The list should not be assumed to represent the complete published research output of the project.


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The simple answer to this question is: because it fits. But I never go for simple and short answers; after all I'm a woman of many words like all other authors.
So, allow me to explain: Me Tarzan—You Jane (New Adult contemporary romance coming out 12/06/2014; available for pre-order now on Amazon) sounds corky and catchy. It's a famous tagline from the classic movie Tarzan.
The title came to me pretty early in the process of writing the story. From the time I wrote the first scene back in the summer of 2011 until the time I received the final edits from my editor, Me Tarzan—You Jane kept its original title. It received the attention of Sue Grimshaw at Random House who asked for a full manuscript. If until then I had any doubts about the title, that was the decisive moment when I knew my gut instinct was right.


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Do you want to buy today best expensive mobile phone 2018 (SmartPhones)?
Are you looking for the best smartphone? You've come to the right place. We'll guide you through all the top mobile phones we've reviewed, both on Android or iOS.
And a new king is born – there's a totally new entry at the top of our list which has usurped even the…well, scroll down and see for yourself.
In this list, you'll find the best phone for your budget, the phone features you need, the size that feels right and the software that you like. There are the best phones for battery life, the top large screen phones and great phones for gaming, too.
We continually update our best smartphone guide to reflect recent launches, recognise price changes, and here 2018's latest devices appear alongside the best of 2017.
And, as always, all of these top phones have been fully reviewed by us – we don't just include stuff we think is good.
Of course, the most important factor in buying a new phone is making sure you have the right smartphone for you. If you're in the market for a cheaper phone, then check out our sub-£400 and budget phone roundup.
Our top recommendation … the best smartphone to buy today
Here's our recommendation for the best all-around smartphone on the market, right now.
1. Huawei P20 Pro Smartphone
It gives us huge pleasure to reveal a bit of a shock – the P20 Pro really has usurped the Samsung Galaxy S9+ at the top of our list after just a month on top. It may seem like we always just put the newest phone at the top of this list but that genuinely isn't the case.
The P20 Pro blew us away – we said: "a new camera phone king is born". If you're seeking a genuine flagship then you're looking right at one. Huawei has produced the best phone of 2018 so far. It looks great, lasts an age per charge, the camera is a top-ranking effort, and there's all the performance you could need.
Criticisms are few and far between Face Unlock isn't a patch on Apple's Face ID, no wireless charging is poor when the phone is glass-backed anyway plus there are minor software quirks but savvy buyers should snap up this phone over a Google Pixel 2 XL or a Samsung Galaxy S9 and not regret it for one second.
Read the full review: Huawei P20 Pro
The best of the rest…
The Huawei P20 Pro isn't for everyone though, and there are plenty of other smartphones on the market to consider whatever budget you are on. Choosing the right phone for you is every bit as important as getting the best phone and there are loads to consider.
2. Samsung Galaxy S9+ Smartphone
Samsung's 2018 takes everything that was great about the Samsung Galaxy S8+ and boosts it. There isn't a huge change in design, but this remains one of the best looking phones on the market. That 6.1-inch Infinity Display still rules the roost, as Samsung adds refinement to the display making it brighter and better looking than before.
There's power on tap, making a great smartphone to tackle daily use, with the convenience of a plenty of choices for biometric unlocking, as well as a fingerprint scanner that's now more conveniently located than it was on the S8+. Samsung also hangs onto the basics – a 3.5mm headphone socket and microSD card slot, all wrapped in an IP68 waterproofed package.
The camera is the real point of interest. The 960fps capture might not be the most exciting thing it offers, but the new dual lens system performs well in low light conditions, while the addition of the 3x optical zoom gives this phone a feature point that sets it ahead of last year's devices. But it's the refinement of the package that appeals: Samsung offers the latest in Android Oreo and more features out of the box than any other smartphone manufacturer.
It may be expensive, it may not be a huge change from last year, but the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is practical all the smartphone that everybody needs.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S9+
3. Apple iPhone X
The iPhone X was one of our top 2017 phones because iPhone X is the biggest shake-up in iPhone history. It's unashamedly premium, from the build to the price, but it comes together in a package offering a smartphone experience that's not matched elsewhere.
It makes the iPhone 8 looks like a relic, it betters Android competition in the same space, as Apple makes a huge change to its flagship phone.
There are power and refinement in abundance, with quality oozing from the stainless steel frame, with a fresh new look coming from the new 19.5:9 display that banishes bezels to the last decade. It's not just the lack of bezels that are impressive about the display, but the overall quality is great too.
It's HDR compatible, supports Dolby Vision and it's Apple's first OLED display on a smartphone – and it looks fantastic. You're not let down by the camera either, which offers great photos and the advantage of stabilised zoom.
For iPhone fans, it's the pinnacle of the mobile Apple experience, a complete step-change in what the iPhone is. It's a phone you can't afford … to miss out on.
Read the full review: Apple iPhone X
4. Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone
Although the Galaxy S9+ sits in the top spot, the older Samsung Galaxy S8 still has some appeal. Samsung has redefined its flagship handset in the Galaxy S8, offering two sizes of a handset with an 18.5:9 display, losing the bezel and offering that premium dual-edge curved design. There's a long list of things that Samsung gets right in the S8: there's a great camera, the battery life is good, there are waterproofing, powerful hardware and the slickest Android of skins, fully-featured and packed full of useful functions.
The contentious point falls on the fingerprint scanner, as the location isn't optimal, but that's not a deal breaker given that the phones support iris scanning too. Samsung has also been a little slow to update to Oreo, so although there's a lot of parity with the new Galaxy S9+, the S8 is still waiting for the very latest software.
The appeal comes at falling prices for this older model: if you aren't worried about having the very latest phone, then the Galaxy S8 still offers you a huge amount.
Read the full reviews: Samsung Galaxy S8 |Samsung Galaxy S8+
5. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Smartphone
This might feel like a Samsung walkover, but the Note 8 is unique and very capable. It has enhancements over the Galaxy S8+, like the S Pen and more RAM, but that comes at a price – the Galaxy Note 8 is one of the most expensive phones on the market – the same price as the new Galaxy S9+. But for those S Pen skills, the Note has no rival.
One of the other advantages it has over the S8+ is the dual camera on the rear. This is not only great quality but also offers stabilised zoom for super-sharp close-ups. That's great and it works well, as does the bokeh mode that's offered, but we're not certain it's a hugely important addition compared to the solid performance of the cheaper and more compact phones.
Ultimately, Samsung fans are well served: the Note 8 is a premium device, but the additions might be things you don't necessarily need. And personally, we prefer the Galaxy S8's slightly more curvy design, as it looks a little more radical.
Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
6. Google Pixel 2 Smartphone
The 2017 Pixel 2 models have caused a stir. The smaller handset, the Pixel 2 is a phone you need to consider carefully. It has a subdued elegance in its design while packing in all the power of a flagship phone. It's every bit as powerful as the top phones from Samsung, LG or the larger Pixel 2 XL, but it's more compact thanks to that smaller display.
While the Pixel 2 XL met some complaints on launch, the Pixel 2 always faired better, and it also packs in the full potency of that clever camera and the very latest from Android Oreo. It might not be the most exciting phone around, but it could be a big hit with those wanting a small but potent handset.
Read the full review: Google Pixel 2
7. Huawei Mate 10 Pro Smartphone
If at first, you don't succeed, try, try, try again. That's the mantra that Huawei has applied to recent flagship-competitors and it's the Huawei Mate 10 Pro where this really feels like it's paid off. The Huawei Mate 10 is the device that proves Huawei has what it takes to play with the big boys like Samsung and Apple.
It's the best looking Huawei phone yet, presenting a big screen experience and plenty of power, with a great camera packed onto the back that's every bit as capable as others, perhaps pipped by the Pixel 2. But importantly, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro offers an experience that's refined to the point that Huawei's software tinkering no longer feels like an obstruction. That makes for a capable phone we actually want to use.
Read the full review: Huawei Mate 10 Pro
8. Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 8 Plus isn't a hugely radical change in design like the forthcoming iPhone X. Instead it's the iPhone you know and love, but better. It's now sitting in a body with a glass black, bringing a change from the iPhone 7 Plus, but it also has all the power of Apple's latest chip and runs iOS 11.
The display benefits from True Tone technology, so it adapts as the environment around you changes to keep everything looking great, while the shift in materials around the back also gives you the benefit of wireless charging. Not only that, but it now supports fast charging too, so using a more powerful charger and the right cable, you'll be back to full in no time.
It's still a big phone and it perhaps looks a little old compared to the iPhone X now, but it's still a solid performer with a great camera. Importantly, it's going to be more affordable than the iPhone X, so if you want to go big on Apple without spending all your money, this is the phone for you.
Read the full review: Apple iPhone 8 Plus
9. Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone
On the positive side, the Google Pixel 2 XL is one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, although the Pixel 2 offers just as much camera joy as this larger model. Reports of numerous problems and errors, from low-quality screens to burn-in suggest a quality control problem with the Pixel 2 XL.
Get a good one and you'll be rewarded with power, pure Android and that wonderful camera. It is, however, expensive, which might make you think twice.
Read the full review: Google Pixel 2 XL
10. OnePlus 5T Smartphone
There's a dual camera system on the back which doesn't quite keep up with the best and this is a phone that doesn't offer any water protection like some rivals, which perhaps justifies the price. But there's power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform it sits on and with an optimised Oxygen OS now sitting over Android Oreo. Solid build and super-fast Dash Charge is the icing on the cake, but OnePlus has found itself in a controversy surrounding data leaks.
Read the full review: OnePlus 5T
11. HTC U11 Smartphone
Throw in a camera that's fast and reliable, some excellent headphones with noise cancelling and about the only thing left to complain about is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone socket. This is a phone that will serve just about anyone's need, with lots of power from the Snapdragon 835, storage expansion and a battery life that while not quite the best, will get you through the day.
Best of all, the HTC U11 is a little cheaper than many of its rivals.
Read the full review: HTC U11
12. LG V30 Smartphone
One of the unique elements that add appeal to the V30 is the wide-angle camera on the rear. While others offer zoom, LG's offering gives you something you can't capture without this special hardware. It gives you a perspective you don't get from another phone and that's refreshing.
Read the full review: LG V30
13. Blackberry KeyOne Smartphone
The unique offering is a natural choice for those who loved the BlackBerry if the past, with programmable keyboard shortcuts and plenty of innovation on the top of Android to make this phone stand-out. It's not the most powerful handset out there, but at the same time, you're not being asked to pay flagship prices for it either.
Read the full review: BlackBerry KeyOne
14. Honour 9 Smartphone
The Honor 9 brings a lovely design, with a glossy finish that's turning more heads than the anodised metals of the past few years. There's plenty of power packed in as well as a camera that really performs: the result is a mid-range handset that has bags of appeal. It's a great size for practical daily use and although you'll find better displays on some of the devices above, it's hard not to like the Honor 9.
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15. Apple iPhone SE
The iPhone SE has all the power of the iPhone 6S, giving you speed and power that smaller phones often fail to give you. It's a full-bore iPhone experience that's paired with an excellent camera, offering the consistency you expect from Apple. For those after the Apple experience without the hole in their pocket, the iPhone SE is an excellent choice. It's also one of the best-selling iPhones out there.
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Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks that causes flu-like symptoms. The signs and symptoms of ehrlichiosis range from mild body aches to severe fever and usually appear within a week or two of a tick bite. If treated quickly with appropriate antibiotics, ehrlichiosis generally improves within a few days.
Another tick-borne infection — anaplasmosis — is closely related to ehrlichiosis. But the two have distinct differences and are caused by different microorganisms.
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Post Updated from: Q & A on the Future (1999) VIDEO.
Dr. Crichton's accomplishments are vast, but for those of us who had an opportunity to have met him; he would have sought truth for the integrity of Science; amidst IPCC, today... RIP
Dr. Crichton describes:
Climate Fears Ramped Up...
"Cost of inaction, which is the extinction of the human race."
Period': Read.
There are differences:
Politicians lie to get money; Scientists evolve theory to get science.
Politicians, due to appeasing special interests; divert cause...
Scientists base their entire research to get scientific result.
Today's Links...
THE TRUE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE by JOE D'ALEO, CCM: Must View.
Dr. D'Aleo is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. He was the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel... He is also an excellent long range forecaster; and founder & President of ICECAP.us.
I might add... Not all Scientists are Republicans, yet are defined as such; as a convenient way to consolidate opposition, outside of the AGW base...
The Tipping Point: NYT's Friedman is bailing: Climategate 'revealed some leading climatologists seemingly massaging data. "to show more global warming and excluding contradictory research'" Read.
Prominent Atmospheric Physicist suggests 'discontinuing UN IPCC' -- Declares Climategate scientists 'substituted search for truth "with an attempt at proving one point of view" Read.


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There has been a good deal of discussion, for some time now, about the desire central banks have to "diversify" out of some of their large dollar holdings. Foreign central banks often hold dollar denominated assets as reserves, and some feel that certain banks may have far too many dollar reserves, given the US government's current financial condition.
It is with this theme in mind that I include today's article from Ame Info. What I liked about this piece was its take on the timing aspect of central bank decisions. It has often been noted that in retrospect, key moves by central banks often come at the exact wrong moment in terms of market advantage. When central banks across the globe were dumping gold in the late 90s and the early part of this decade, their sales actually coincided with the ending stage of the metal's bear market. Could widespread sentiment about the death of the dollar actually signal its return to form, thereby giving central banks a "head fake", or will the the dollar bear market prove to be a lasting trend?
My only quibble with the piece is that its author seems to take solace in the idea that inflation and dollar weakness will be averted by the current cycle of interest rate raising. While quarter point rises in interest rates may lead some to believe that central banks in US and Europe are tightening money conditions, the relationship between inflation and expanding money supply across the globe has gone largely unnoticed. Can "easy money" conditions really turn into tight money while measures of broad money supply show no shortage of money creation across the globe? It will be interesting to see how this plays out over the longer term; that much can be said.
In the meantime, officials from Gulf Cooperation Countries say they will consider moving a sizeable portion of their foreign reserves into euros. Will central banks be rewarded for their trading acumen or simply be duped into favoring one problematic fiat currency over another? Only time will tell.
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How Overseas Patients Can Qualify For Rigvir® Cancer Virotherapy In Latvia
We receive many calls from international patients asking "Do I qualify for virotherapy?". And while the answer always requires your individual case evaluation, here's some information to add to your choice map if you are considering Rigvir® for yourself or your loved one.
Rigvir virotherapy for cross-border patients in Latvia
Studies circulating around Rigvir® (short for Riga virus) started in the mid-1950's in Latvia by a microbiologist professor Aina Muceniece. The scientist was the first to discover a cancer killing feature of the drug with little or no side effects. Following decades of clinical trials, virotherapy with Rigvir® has made Latvia an educational center for future virotherapy specialists from more than 20 countries.
After the national registration of Rigvir® in Latvia (2004), Georgia (2015) and Armenia (2016), patients from roughly 25 countries around the world have started using Rigvir® to treat:
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- Various types of sarcoma
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Gary Barlow, Brian Cox, James May and Chris Evans raise money for breast cancer on charity drive
Gary Barlow and his celebrity friends have begun a charity drive from Land's End to John O'Groats.
Top Gear presenter James May, Professor Brian Cox and Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans are taking the trip with the Take That singer to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.
Gary Barlow and James May speak to Daybreak about their journey:
All four of the celebs are travelling in the same car, a pink Rolls Royce, and are expected to arrive in John O'Groats at around 4am on Friday morning.
Making a few stop offs along the way to meet fans, they will take it in turns to drive, aiming to raise £1 million for Breast Cancer Care.
Land's End to John O'Groats - the scheduled route:
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- Bristol (Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5DG) - arrive for 1.20pm
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'When Dr Walter Lindesay Richardson and Mary Bailey fell in love in 1854, they would never have imagined their letters providing a source for their elder daughter's trilogy, The Fortunes of Richard Mahony 1917–1929, let alone these letters being published in their own right. The future parents of novelist Henry Handel Richardson had come to Australia during the gold rush. They met, became engaged, then married in 1855. A year later, Walter closed his goldfields store and returned to the medical profession, specialising in obstetrics. Mary was beset by gynaecological problems after a miscarriage in 1857 and it was another thirteen years before their first daughter, Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson HHR, was born, followed fourteen months later by the arrival of Ada Lillian Lindesay Richardson. Although Walter and Mary's letters held in the National Library of Australia have been used by literary researchers, they have never before been systematically studied or published, and this has resulted in misinformation about context, people and events.
'In Marriage Lines, 'Part I: Biographical Background' reveals new research on the Richardsons' families and friends, including the early pioneer links of Walter's family to Western Australia and Tasmania. 'Part II: The Letters' contains not only all extant letters written and received by Walter and Mary, but also a significant number from Lucinda Cheyne and Elizabeth Bailey, their respective mothers, as well as others from other family members and acquaintances. Extensive notes assist in the reconstruction of the family histories and events of the period. Revealed through the book is a story familiar to many nineteenth-century Australian colonial families—arrivals and departures; scandals, hardships and deaths; and the social activities of a diverse and sometimes eccentric group of people, set against the backdrop of a developing country.' (Publication summary)


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Review: Breaking In
Gabrielle Union is the hero we need
After the death of her exceedingly wealthy father, Shaun Russell (Gabrielle Union) takes her kids up to his country home to prepare the estate for sale. The mansion is as remote as it is secure: practically a house-size panic room, it features brand new surveillance cameras, drones, automatic locks, and bulletproof windows. By a stroke of bad luck, a group of four thieves have broken in to steal a mass of cash the grandfather had locked away. By further bad luck, Shaun gets locked out when the house goes into lockdown, with the children held hostage by the varyingly unhinged criminals. Using her exceptional capability and skill, Shaun must do everything she can to save her family.
Breaking In is a delightfully tight film, with no space for questions. Sometimes it doesn't make sense. Shaun is shockingly good at both getting in and out of the fortress, managing to single-handedly fight off four men who continuously under-estimate her. But while there is no reason for Shaun's strength and perseverance (other than her maternal instincts driving her), the film never feels lacking for its potential illogic. Maybe Shaun has a background in home invasion and self-defence, maybe she was trained as a spy; we'll never know, and it doesn't matter, It's just too satisfying to watch Gabrielle Union succeed to care how it happens.
Mixing and subverting narrative tropes — the break in, the break out, and who terrorizes whom in the semi-slasher story — Breaking In is tense and thrilling, creating a good deal of suspense as well as gratification. The slimy, evil criminals, parodies of themselves in their exaggerated actions, are taken out one by one by Shaun, and each time it's a victory for the audience as well as her. When she manages to protect, and save, her children, we feel the same relief and admiration at her capabilities. Despite its ability to be 90 minutes of mindless, yet enjoyable, entertainment, Breaking In is a film that feeds the soul. We can all feel a bit better about life knowing the Russell family is safe in Shaun's hands.


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The Federal Government has confirmed the payment of N50 billion by MTN as part payment of the N1.04 trillion fine by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Confirming this to newsmen on Friday, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Communications, Mr. Victor Oluwadamilare, said the payment by telecom company was made with a precursor for an out of court settlement over the matter.
Oluwadamilare said the development was in line with the promise by MTN to amicably resolve the issue with NCC. The Nigerian telecom operator, MTN Nigeria had on Wednesday announced the payment of $250 million as part of the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on it by industry regulator.
MTN Group went to court to challenge the legality of NCC to impose such a huge fine on it but failed to argue its case to logical conclusion. After hearing the case, the presiding judge in January gave the two parties a two month period to settle out of court.


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WTS International Spa Director in Monticello, New York
WTS International, one of the world's leading spa and fitness consulting and management firms, is currently seeking a Spa Director for a Five Star and Five Diamond Spa located within a new Resort Casino property in the Catskills of New York. The Spa Director is responsible for the day-to day operations of the facility to include: establishing and meeting the budget and financial goals of the organization, implementing a strategic plan to include marketing initiatives and staff training to achieve goals and exceed guest expectations, acting as the liaison to other revenue centers on property, and professionally represents the facility and WTS International.
Develops a comprehensive standard facility operations manual, including written policies and procedures for all facility services, administration, and maintenance using the WTS International operations template.
Develops, through use of a template, a monthly and yearly management report outlining key facility statistics and a summary of daily operations. Also reports any current or future concerns and, with Operation Director's approval, forwards recommended changes to the client.
Submits all paperwork and financial reporting in accordance with WTS International policy.
Develops and maintains accurate facility maintenance procedures and checklists through routine preventative maintenance and repair.
Maintains a monthly inventory of supplies, equipment, and or products.
Writes articles or press releases for the facility, when applicable.
Creates a team of service providers to meet all aspects of professionalism and service demands.
Maintains a fully staffed facility by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training all staff.
Ensures the staff is fully knowledgeable on the use and benefits of services, products, programs, and activities by conducting regularly scheduled staff meetings and training workshops.
Ensures appropriate facility supervisory coverage through use of a Manager on Duty (MOD) system.
Assesses all employees' progress continually; coaches employees with positive reinforcement, and disciplines, when necessary, fairly and consistently; participates in annual performance evaluations, and, when necessary, assists in the termination process.
Provides excellent customer service and monitors guest feedback through the use of comment cards and other customer care techniques. Supervises and follows up on guest requests and comments.
Creates and implements an effective marketing and public relations strategy in a timely manner.
Ensures facility is only accessed by actual members and/or guests, and that it is safe and secure at all times.
Ensures fiscal responsibility through efficient scheduling of facility and, when necessary, makes changes to stay within budgetary guidelines.
Ensures the successful integration of the spa and, where applicable, the fitness facility, into the overall operations of the hotel.
Ensures that the spa is successfully positioned within the respective marketplace by completing a competitive analysis and determining strengths and weaknesses of all significant competitors.
Implements a strategy to contact conference groups and promotes spa services to attendees.
Ensures that financial goals are attained by developing and implementing a retail sales plan. Establishes service and retail goals for staff and provides guidance on how to achieve them. • Develops a schedule of seasonal utilization patterns to be used in the budgeting process and effective payroll management.
Specifies and controls efficient usage of professional products for all services by completing a service cost analysis and implementing an inventory control system.
Provides necessary financial information to corporate and the client's accounting department for accurate reporting of daily sales and financial performance.
Ensures an effective inventory system with the par stock levels implemented for spa equipment and supplies.
Ensures compliance with all state licensing and health requirements.
Provides reservation procedures using spa software or a manual reservation system.
Other duties as assigned.
College degree or comparable spa management experience
Previous successful spa management experience
Knowledge of professional spa services and treatments
Knowledge of retail operations and inventory systems
Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
Excellent customer service skills
Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
Creative in marketing and promotion, sales oriented
Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
Excellent verbal and written skills
Able to show initiative and make decisions
Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
Ability to stand for long periods
Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Normal work hours: Varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays
WTS International, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force.
Region/City: Monticello, NY
Compensation: $70 - $75K Plus Bonus
Type: Full-Time
of Openings: 1
External Company URL: www.wtsinternational.com
Street: 888 Resorts World Drive