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Common Questions
How to I start an account with AdaptPOS?
Option 1) Call 866-279-6716 x 1 and chat with a sales person.
Option 2) Call your POS Dealer or ISO and ask for AdaptPAY, if they can't help, we can anytime.
Option 3) Order your devices here, then call to set up an account.
Is pre-ordering the only option for getting terminals?
Yes, at this time we do not have enough units in stock to keep up with demand. Pre-ordering allows us to judge how much inventory will be needed. Each pre-order should allow 4-5 weeks for delivery, from the order date, as each unit is made per order. Orders will happen every two weeks, please refer to your order form for the order date. The terminals can only be ordered from AdaptPOS.
Dejavoo Z1's: You may order the Dejavoo Z1 for us or any other provider. However, they can only be configured (downloaded) from us as we have a specific configuration required.
What Processors can you work with today?
What paper roll is used for the AdaptPAY terminal and where can I order it?
A paper roll of 2 1/4″ x 30′ fits well and coreless rolls last longer. Use this link to order rolls, our cases are 100 rolls each.
What kind of warranty do you provide?
Blue Cheetah – 1 Yr warranty – Shipping is not included in any warranty.
Dejavoo Z1 – 1 yr warranty – Shipping is not included in any warranty.
How mobile is the device?
Using Wifi you can take it anywhere within the confines of your wireless connection. Using 3G/4G you can take it anywhere the carrier's data plan allows. The AdaptPAY software is registered to a specific software instance so all orders will only work with that specific instance either in the location or across the continent depending on your need. Brick-and-mortar restaurants, QSR, food trucks, conferences, catering, deliveries, etc. are examples of what AdaptPAY is designed for.
How do I charge the device?
Blue Cheetah: The battery is charged by plugging it in through the micro USB connection on the side of the device or resting it on the dock. Average battery charges are approximately 19 hours.
We are a vendor looking to add your solution to our software, how do we integrate with you?
First, thank you for taking an interest, we know you'll love it. Second, let's have a chat.
Send us an email at support, we'll send over mutual NDA's, then we can schedule a call about the best way to integrate.
Midnight Oil Systems LLC dba AdaptPOS
What is the reason for developing AdaptPAY?
AdaptPAY started out as a reporting portal that bridged great point-of-sale softwares with EMV terminals from various manufacturers. AdaptPAY started to change drastically once we realized that many of the EMV terminal providers held non-sensitive information unnecessarily. We decided that in order to change the market we had to show them the way. As an added bonus we found that much point-of-sale software's needed an easy path to EMV certification in a wireless and 4G cellular way.
Our philosophy is: EMV terminals should not be tethered with a cord.
Where is AdaptPOS located?
We are headquartered in Denver CO. However, most of our staff work throughout the USA.
What is the AdaptPAY Terminal a.k.a. The Cheetah Specifications?
- Android 5.1
- Quad Core 1.2 Ghz
- 6 inch Capacitive Touch
- 3.7V/ 6000mAh Lithium battery – Average Charge is 19 hours
- Built-in 58mm thermal printer
- Wireless or 4G
- Magstripe MSR – this can be used for reading a Gift and Loyalty Cards
- NFC for all mobile wallet payments of dip cards
- AdaptPAY Software
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Can you ship internationally?
At this time we are only shipping to the USA, Canada, and Mexico. For all international orders, please inquire by sending an email to Sales.
Dealer / ISO
How can I become a Dealer / ISO for Adapt products?
Please fill out the dealer form. Once approved please send us your resale tax license. All Dealer / ISO information is confidential and a signed agreement between both parties is mandatory.
As a Dealer / ISO can we use our own processing relationships?
Yes and we hope you do. Adapt offers processing to merchants that need it, but will not compete with our Dealer / ISO relationships. Your merchants are protected as your merchants. We don't know the author of this quote but its how we look at all business. "Success will come and go, but integrity is forever!"
How does your subscription software work?
AdaptPAY is billing monthly, with one month in advance. This means your first payment is billed twice, so that if a payment is ever missed we have approximately 30 days to find a remedy and your service isn't ended abruptly. AdaptGIFT is included in all AdaptPAY or AdaptMS accounts, however, if you are just interested in using the AdaptGIFT software alone, that is an option also.
Will I get a tracking number for my order?
Yes, When we get our shipments it takes about 7 days to unload, test, configure and ship all current orders. After your initial order is placed we will be sending you a 'procedure' form that needs to be filled out and sent back with important information such as Wifi Passwords, Network names, etc.
When your order is about to be shipped we will notify you that everything is configured and ready to ship. This is your chance to let us know if anything has changed (i.e. an internet company change) – then you can follow the progress of your shipment via a tracking number until your package arrives.
Once you unpack your new product. It should work almost immediately, with small adjustments. A training guide will be included and a support stickers will be affixed to all devices.
We want your experience to be as painless and simple as possible!
Is there any 'added' transaction costs with AdaptPAY?
Nope, Nada, No Way!
AdaptPAY is a monthly service only, we do not charge per transaction. That said, every new software relationship we make has its own rules and we are only half of the relationship. If your POS or Gateway software requires a transaction fee to use the service, then we can not control or stop this. We are a transparent company, meaning if this was the case, we would advise our merchants of this fact. To date, no vendor has asked for a per transaction fee.
If I don't like the AdaptPAY solution, can I return it?
Of course, please email Support for an RMA number, then follow the instructions to return it after your RMA is approved.
Services or Subscriptions will not be returned. This includes monthly or yearly pre-paid subscriptions.
Also, certain package deals or hardware offers may not allow for returns, this would be noted on the offer.
Refunds on hardware will be determined on the condition of the returned items, any items not in a new or like-new condition with original packaging, can not be returned. A restocking fee may apply.


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The report in the Saturday Dispatch "DA 'plastic road' idea faces ANC dead stop" refers:
The ANC's outright dismissal of this proposal in disparaging terms illustrates quite clearly that this a party stuck with its head in a pothole. This province has a crisis when it comes to maintaining our roads.
This impacts on every community. A roads network is vital for a growing economy and in the Eastern Cape, our economy is not growing fast enough to create jobs. The latest quarterly labour force survey illustrated that 59 000 people had lost their jobs in the second quarter (April-June).
In a province that is strapped for cash, we would expect that the governing party would embrace new technology that can build better roads at a lower cost.
The use of waste plastic in roads will also empower disadvantaged communities and marginalised groups. One million plastic bags can be used to build one kilometre of road. Can you imagine the benefit both in economic and environmental terms where people can make money from collecting waste plastic?
We are living in the era of the fourth industrial revolution where the use of new technology is sweeping the world. This requires a forward-thinking government that can embrace change.
Sadly, a head in the pothole attitude will not create the opportunities that this province deserves. It is clear from the rejection of the motion that the ANC is stuck in the past whereas the DA is the party of the future. — Bobby Stevenson, MPL DA Leader in the Provincial Legislature, Bhisho


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Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin inhalation is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after inhalation, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.
Insulin inhalation (inhaled through the mouth) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
If you have type 1 diabetes, you will also need to use a long-acting injectable insulin.
If you have type 2 diabetes, insulin inhalation may be the only medicine you need to control your blood sugar. However, your doctor may prescribe a long-acting injectable insulin or a diabetes medicine you take by mouth.
Insulin inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Insulin inhalation can cause sudden or serious lung problems. You should not use this medicine if you smoke or have recently quit, or if you have chronic lung disease such as COPD or asthma.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Insulin inhalation can cause sudden or serious lung problems. Do not use this medicine if you have:
Do not use insulin inhalation if you smoke or have recently quit smoking (within the past 6 months).
In studies with insulin inhalation, lung cancer occurred in a small number of people. Your doctor will perform lung function tests before and during your treatment with insulin inhalation.
Insulin inhalation is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
To make sure insulin inhalation is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant. Blood sugar control is very important during pregnancy, and your dose needs may be different during each trimester of pregnancy.
It is not known whether insulin inhalation passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of insulin allergy: redness or swelling where an insulin injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, sweating, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Do not smoke while using insulin inhalation. If you start smoking, you will have to stop using insulin inhalation and switch to another form of insulin to control your blood sugar.
Insulin can cause low blood sugar. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking medicines that contain alcohol.
Many other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of insulin. Some drugs can also cause you to have fewer symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it harder to tell when your blood sugar is low. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Use insulin inhalation at the beginning of a meal.
Insulin inhalation is a powder contained inside a plastic cartridge that fits into the inhaler device supplied with this medicine. Only one cartridge can be placed in the inhaler device at one time. You may use each inhaler device for up to 15 days before replacing it with a new one.
Each blue cartridge of insulin inhalation powder is equal to 4 units of injectable insulin. Each green cartridge is equal to 8 units of injectable insulin. If your dose is more than 8 units, you will need to use more than one cartridge. Always use the least number of cartridges possible to get your correct dose. For example, if your dose is 12 units, use one 4-unit cartridge and one 8-unit cartridge to equal 12 units. For a dose of 16 units, use two 8-unit cartridges. Follow the dosing chart provided with this medicine to learn about combining cartridges to get the correct dose.
Insulin inhalation cartridges are packaged in a plastic blister card that is sealed inside a foil package. Store each unopened foil package in a refrigerator. An unopened foil package that is not refrigerated must be used within 10 days.
When you open the foil package, remove only the number of cartridges needed for your dose, put the rest of the blister card back into the foil package and return it to the refrigerator. Leave the cartridges needed for your dose at room temperature for 10 minutes before using them.
Once you have opened a foil package, you may store it at room temperature. After tearing open an individual blister-card strip, you must use the cartridges in that strip within 3 days.
Your blood sugar will need to be checked often. You may also need to have lung function tests every 6 to 12 months.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can happen to everyone who has diabetes. Symptoms include headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, nausea, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. To quickly treat low blood sugar, always keep a fast-acting source of sugar with you such as fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda.
Your doctor can prescribe a glucagon emergency injection kit to use in case you have severe hypoglycemia and cannot eat or drink. Be sure your family and close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.
Also watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination, blurred vision, headache, and tiredness.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your insulin dose or schedule.
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MonochromaA project in Istanbul, Turkey by Nowhere Studios
Funding Successful
A cinematic puzzle platformer about being a kid and caring for a little brother in a chilling 1950s dystopia.
Average Pledge Per Backer: $55
Funded: $84,644 of $80,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 24th (45 days)
Project By: Nowhere Studios
Average Pledge Per Backer: $55
Funded: $84,644 of $80,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 24th (45 days)
Project By: Nowhere Studios
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Latest News
Steam Sale? Pshaw. How About a Steam Giveaway?
June 25th - via: cliqist.com
It's time for our next game giveaway, and this time we're going a little crazy. See, we're in the middle of some great sales from Steam and GOG.com where gamers can get lots of games for very little money. So, why not have this week's contest be equally dramatic? (Read More)
Monochroma – Reviewed
May 26th - via: cliqist.com
Monochroma is a puzzle platformer by Nowhere Studios. It is described as a mixture of Limbo and Ico, and won Best Indie Game at GameX 2013. It has definitely earned that award. (Read More)
Last 6 hours to go!
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello team, We made it this far and we will carry it on even further. The Kickstarter campaign will end in 6 hours. We'll open a donation link open for some time via Paypal. If you prefer using Kickstarter and Amazon payment don't miss this 6 hours... (Read More)
We are funded!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We can't be more happy right now. It's all due to your generous support! We want to thank all of you one by one, thank you for supporting Monochroma, thank you for being a part of it. We love you as much as we love Monochroma. Volga Aksoy, founder of... (Read More)
The last Chapter of Monochroma: The Zeppelin
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Monochroma has one of the best endings ever. It has a big twist, it is dramatic and impressive. You will find the soundtrack, the visuals and story's peak simply amazing if you liked the game until the last chapter. We wanted a grand finale for... (Read More)
The Factory
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Factory is the third chapter of Monochroma. It is where the robots are produced. At the end of the second chapter we enter the sewers which leads us to the factory along with some horrifying images. Factory is the level where we most focused on... (Read More)
Kickstarter Spotlight - Projects You Should Pay Attention To 8/16
August 16th - via: igameresponsibly.com
Three new projects and one update comprise this weeks' Kickstarter Spotlight article. Selections range from JRPGs, Platformers, Metroidvania, to Symphony? (Read More)
Our big backers from the industry and our video contest
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We received a lot of big donations from the game industry and we want to share some info about our generous developer backers backgrounds and products: Pixofun: Pixofun is leading game developer, publisher and distributor that operates as an... (Read More)
Volkan Çağsal pledged $5000 and we had 1000 backers in total!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of people told us that our $5000 reward is too high but we told them we like our original handmade cut-out artworks and we don't want to give them away for a lesser price and additionally it was a prestige reward that can't be judged by the... (Read More)
Evolution of Ghetto
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Contrary to the early concept of the outskirt shared on the last update, Ghetto, the 2nd chapter of the game had to be revised almost every week. If you want to keep your project short, stay away from creating a city like this :) From our Game Design... (Read More)
Half Way There! $40k!!
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our backer "Ata Iyiyazici" we made the half way to $80.000. We will pack his collector's editon with our own hands. A very important last 12 days are awaiting us. Our plans include: -Asking our backers to increase their pledge if they can... (Read More)
Funding Crowd The 13th (July 31st - Aug 6th)
August 7th - via: gamingonlinux.com
The Funding Crowd is back later than ever on its 13th instalment. What happened is that we avoided publishing it yesterday as Tuesday the 13th is the bad luck day in Spanish-speaking countries, as you may know... (Read More)
Video Contest!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We just started a video contest. To participate, you must come up with a video of any length about Monochroma. It can be a Let's Play, a new teaser, a music video, or even an experimental short movie with a Monochroma theme (referring to the art... (Read More)
Bedrock Communications, Inc.: Dj Grandpa's Crib: The Work of the Bard
August 5th - via: bedrockcommunications.blogspot.com
DJG goes synetic with Joseph Carlson, fights conformity with The Uncanny, meets the crowd with Joy Schoffler, rocks lyrical with Olivia De La Cruz, punks aliens with Joshua Palmatier, saves the world with Monochroma, and rides the rail with Uwe Eickert. (Read More)
Reddit IAMA started
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the link:http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1jf9c8/we_are_nowhere_studios_the_turkish_developer/ Feel free to ask anything ! (Read More)
Reddit IAMA and Twitch Stream
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a couple upcoming events that we're sure you guys will enjoy! Wednesday at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) -- Reddit IAmA at r/IAmA Thursday at 8 a.m. Pacific -- live streaming on Twitch TV! We'll post the URL for both right here and on social... (Read More)
Release Dates
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We opened a FAQ section and announced our expected release dates for different platforms. Wii U and PS Vita are definitely on the list. We are doing great on Steam Greenlight, it seems like we can be greenlit soon. Thank you for your support, keep up... (Read More)
Kickstarter Katchup – 28th July 2013
July 28th - via: rockpapershotgun.com
Two big wins this week and both are projects that I've been intrigued by since I first saw them. Lacuna Passage is the game about mysteries on Mars, using real topography of the Red Planet, and Satellite Reign is the Syndicate successor that promises an emergent cyberpunk city. Excellent news. (Read More)
We made 20k !!!
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your great support! We already made 20k as an unknown developer. Lately we received a few 1000$ pledges. One of them belongs to the developer of legendary "Mount & Blade" series : Taleworlds. Their support wasn't only financial... (Read More)
Kickstarter Katchup – 21st July 2013
July 21st - via: rockpapershotgun.com
There have been plenty of weeks with no losers and several winners, but I can't remember compiling this column and finding losers without winners to sit above them. There are lots of projects that are readying themselves for a spot in the winners' section though, propped on the podium, parading their plaudits. Dungeonmans and Tangiers are my current favourites, with Monochroma not far behind. It's a busy week though and there should be something for everyone. Except sports fans. Nothing for sports fans. Probably the least Kickstarted genre actually. Licensing issues to blame? (Read More)
New reward category $100
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Having listened to the concerns about the attractiveness of high-tier reward categories, we implemented a new one: It includes all the previous rewards and a longsleeve, black and white striped t-shirt with a red Monochroma icon on it! I will post a... (Read More)
Linux Demo is out / Mac Demo is updated
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again!We know you like Linux and Mac support and we're truly sorry to have the Linux Demo build delayed for a week. Now we have it ready and we want a big applause :) The Mac Demo is also updated. The brightness level is adjusted and the... (Read More)
The Kickstarter Compendium
July 16th - via: gameinformer.com
Our regularly revised feature keeps you up to date on the Kickstarter games worth watching, and helps you track projects both before and after they're funded. (Read More)
Some extra knowledge about historical timeline of Monochroma
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
We reached to $10,000!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In only 5 days with +300 backers we reached to $10,000! Thanks for your support, and help us spreading the word! (Read More)
Kickstarter Picks: Monochroma, Lioness, and more!
July 12th - via: gamezebo.com
Like a gamer bride getting ready for the big day, this week's Kickstarter Picks has something old, something new, something borrowed, and something BOO. It also has exactly one terrible play-on-words, and you're already past that. Now we're free to focus on five very deserving, pun-free projects. (Read More)
Turkish Puzzle Platformer and GDC Darling Monochroma Now Raising Funds on Kickstarter
July 12th - via: nineoverten.com
Just got word that Turkish developers Nowhere Studios are bringing their highly acclaimed (and exotic looking) game Monochroma onto the Kickstarter bandwagon. Previously unveiled and feted at GDC 2013, Nowhere Studios requires USD 80,000 to complete the game, and this is after a commendable 18 months of self-funded, full-time development. (Read More)
O, Little Brother, Please Get Off My Back: Monochroma
July 12th - via: indiestatik.com
What did they feed kids in the 1950s?! Seriously, this kid has got some strength in him! Monochroma is a puzzle-platformer stylized in the same fashion as Schindler's List (black, white and red) and slightly on the sombre side of life, as is that film (though not quite as bleak). You play a young boy who takes on an entire corporation that have many bad practices and don't care for the local population they're undoubtedly affecting. (Read More)
Indie Pleas: Indie game crowd funding roundup for July 12, 2013
July 12th - via: indiepubgames.com
The theme this week on Indie Pleas is creation! With Organic Panic and Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly, you use level creators and tools to help form and shape your very own levels to play and share. (Read More)
'Monochroma' Seeks Crowd Funding, Demo Available NOW
July 10th - via: worthplaying.com
The brothers must now survive six hours of devilishly clever puzzles in order to save their world from tyranny. Turkish developers Nowhere Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign and is seeking $80,000 in completion funds after 18 months of self-funded, full-time development. (Read More)
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In our previous post we covered the various nicknames for the Catherine family. In this post, I'll cover the myriad forms that this staid classic takes. This post is going to be a little special though, since the English spelling variations will get a section; there's too many of them to just ignore. So let's break down the spellings first, and then move into foreign variations. Remember, I'm trying to keep it to ones that are palatable to the English speaking population. So let's go!
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Catherine, Pt. II: The Name of a Million VariationsPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Spotlights | Tags: Catherine, Classics, Katherine, Names |
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Catherine, Pt. I: The Nickname GamePosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Spotlights | Tags: Catherine, Classics, Katherine, Names, nicknames |
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Since my birthday is coming up (it's the same day as that other much less important holiday this week), I'm going to be a little self-indulgent and post about my own name. Like the Elizabeth posts we had recently, this will be a two part post. We'll cover nicknames in this post.
So, if you've decided on Catherine/Katherine/Catharine/Katharine/Kathryn, originality is probably not your first concern. This name has been so popular for so long that only the truly delusional think it's got a shred of rarity left. The good thing is that there are a few nicknames to help differentiate your child from others. Unfortunately, most of these are quite common, too, and there aren't the same myriad options as there are for Elizabeth. Nevertheless, let's discuss.
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Lucy NamesPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Spotlights | Tags: Girls, Lucia, Lucienne, Lucille, Lucinda, Lucy, Names, nicknames |
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Inspired by Lola's recent post on Lucretia, I've decided to do a post on elaborated names for one of my neglected favorites: Lucy. I love this name, but never gave it too much thought. I don't know why that is, but she's got my full attention now!
I have been told I'd make a good Lucy; this is probably part of my affection for the name. It's solid with a good pedigree and bright sound. And just look at it written out: the tall L, a letter I'm too fond of anyway, the stable u and c, and the down-swooping y. So balanced and perfect, as are its colors: blue and gold. But not an ostentatious gold; A gold like honey blonde hair. It's a full name in its own right, but many think it sounds too juvenile to stand alone. Personally, I waffle as to whether I would use it alone or as a nickname for something else. So let's brainstorm some longer names:
- Lucienne: I will freely admit I nicked this from a friend, but it's gorgeous. It's the feminine form of Lucien. What I like about it is that it has the same sense of balance that I love so much in Lucy. What I worry about is the French pedigree. I'm not the least bit French, and I fear it'd sound odd with my German monosyllabic surname or my boyfriend's nondescript technically-German-but-more-like-Smith one. It's so pretty I doubt I care, though.
- Lucinda: A little country fried, Lucinda's wandered off and on my list for months. I love the Lucinda Williams connection and the way the name looks. I fear Cindy, though. Oh god, do I fear Cindy. I also don't think it "goes" with my other favorites, which tend towards the old-fashioned and/or "British" sounding names. It's charming, but maybe not a good fit for me. What do you think? Maybe with 2 more "me" names it'd work. Lucinda Dorothy Jane? Lucinda Cecilia Margaret? Lucinda Margaret Philomel? Oh, I don't know.
- Lucia: Waffely pronunciation be damned, I love Lucia, pronounced any way. My favorite is Loo-see-ah, though. Again, I'm worried about it being too ethnic for my whitey white self. I think using Loo-sha would alleviate this some, though. Hm. I think pairing this with some of my other favorites might make me feel better about it. Lucia Fern? Lucia Frances Margaret? Lucia Rosemary? (All using the loo-see-ah pronunciation.)
- Lucille: This would be the obvious choice. It's known, easily pronounceable, but perhaps a bit too tied to Lucille Ball. It's also got a distincly Southern flavor to me, I wonder why. This would be the easiest one to fit in with my naming style, but unfortunately one of my least favorite elaborations. If anyone could sell me on it, I'd be much obliged.
Lucy's one of those names I love but will probably never use. It's getting too popular and I could never decide between Lucy alone or an elaboration for it. It's a really fun name to work with, though, and I do love it so. I suppose I'll have to keep this as my secret name, my awesomely named alter-ego. Because, weirdly enough, I identify with the name in a way I never really do with my own. Probably because my own name is so common you can't spit without it hitting one.
So, talk to me about Lucy!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Elizabeth, Pt. II: The Many FacesPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Spotlights | Tags: Classics, Elisabeta, Elisavet, Elixabete, Elizabeth, Elspeth, Isabel, Names |
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Yesterday we talked about the nicknames for Elizabeth, both in English and various other languages. Today, let's talk about the various forms. For the sake of brevity, I won't go into all of the forms, and try to stick to the ones most palatable in an English speaking context. Yesterday's post was a bit of a novel, I'm afraid, and more for me than anyone else. Onwards and upwards!
- Elizabeth: The venerable English classic. As I said yesterday, this is a truly timeless name with a long history of use. The passel of nicknames keeps it fresh and relevant to any sort of trend that may be going on, and it has remained in more or less constant use. Unfortunately, the popularity of the name sort of deadens any appreciation for it; everyone knows a Liz, and most people don't think of Elizabeth as exciting. Variant Elisabeth gives the name a softer look and feel.
- Eilís: The Irish Gaelic version of Elizabeth. On BtN it says that it is pronounced like IE-leesh, but I usually hear IE-lish, for what it's worth. As IE-leesh, I don't like it; it sounds like someone with a funky accent or speech impediment saying "Irish." As IE-lish, it's better but still comes off as a tad "Oirish," a term that's semi-common in the namenerd community used to describe people who want to "honor" their 1/64 Irish heritage by giving their kid an "Irish" name. These sorts of people generally just want a reason to follow the trend for Irish Gaelic names, and often confuse Irish with Scottish, which explains the popularity of the surname Mackenzie. Anyway, I like Eilís in a vacuum, but not too much in use.
- Elisabet: BtN calls this the Scandanavian and Finnish form for our Elizabeth. It's fresh sounding and a nice tweak, I think, but bound to get confused with Elizabeth constantly. I think it sounds better with a pronounced s sound instead of the oft-substituted z sound; this serves to differentiate from Elizabeth a little further. I think it's a nice slightly offbeat choice that doesn't scream any sort of ethnicity or culture-posing, so give it a thumbs up.
- Elisabeta: The Romanian form, it's sort of like Elisabet but is another step removed from the English. I would expect to see someone of Eastern European descent with this one, but wouldn't be put off if that wasn't the case. It's pretty and feminine, but the -a ending is a little less strong than the -t or -th ending of Elisabet/h, I think. Overall, a pretty choice that I would be pleasantly surprised to see. Another thumbs up.
- Elisavet: Another slight variation, the Greek form of Elisabeth adds some Eastern European style. This one seems a little more culture-grabby than the others, for me, though. I would expect the parents to be Greek or of Greek descent, and would probably be a little put off if they weren't. I do love the v sound in these names, though, and it's quite trendy (Think Ava, Eva, and Vivian), so Elisavet could see a little bit of an upswing. I wouldn't count on it though; it's probably not "unique" enough for parents searching out these sorts of names. I'll give it a thumbs up if culturally applicable.
- Elixabete: The Basque form. I'll admit, this used to be my favorite variant of Elizabeth; I thought the x was just so cool. From what I can glean off of the internet, it seems to be pronounced pretty much the way it's spelled, El-ixa-bet. Don't quote me on that, though. It's a neat name, sure, but I'd keep it in the middle unless you are Basque or have some connection to the culture. This is a rather fun name, isn't it?
- Elisheva: The Hebrew form, pronounced eh-lee-sheh-vah. I would just stay far away from this one unless you are Jewish; it seems a little unnecessary to use it otherwise. There are bound to be pronunciation issues and assumptions of your religion, which are annoying enough from time to time but would be really annoying on a regular basis. If culturally appropriate, a beautiful name that's familiar without being outlandish. If not, the middle is probably the best place for this one.
- Elspeth: I like Elspeth, I really do. It's Scottish without being overtly cultural, and really easy to pronounce in English. For some reason, I don't have much to say about it expect for this: I like it. Thumbs up. 🙂
- Isabel: Commonly referred to as the "Spanish" form of Elizabeth, Isabel is actually a medieval form that retained more usage in Spain and Portugal, along with France. It's definitely pretty, but very popular right now, so I would avoid using it if you care about popularity issues. I prefer the Scottish spelling Isobel, with a slight o sound; I don't know if tha's correct or not, though. I think it's pronounced just like Isabel, but I like the o sound, damnit! Ahem, anyway, Isabel is a pretty name, but alternate spelling Isabelle sends it right off into fluffy frou frou land, in this blogger's humble opinion. I also dislike Isabella; it's too fluffy. I'll give Isabel a thumbs up for sound, but a thumbs down for popularity.
Well, finishing up this post, I'm glad it's not a total gabfest like yesterday's! Elizabeth is really a timeless name, but your mileage with the different forms may vary. Out of this list, my favorites are Elspeth and Elisabet, with Elisabeta in third. What's your favorite Elizabeth form?
*All pronunciatons, etymologies and usage data are from behindthename.com unless otherwise noted. If I'm wrong, blame them, not me!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Elizabeth, Pt. I: The Name That Launched A Thousand DiminuitivesPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Spotlights | Tags: Classics, Elisabeth, Elizabeth, Names, nicknames |
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First off, sorry I've been away. I've been feeling a tad under the weather for the past two days and slept most of yesterday. Now, onto today's post.
Elizabeth. A lovely classic, and my middle name. This name, as the title suggests, has so many nicknames it's hard to keep track; in this post I hope to go through as many of them as I can. From the spunky Eliza to the sweet Bess to the everyday Liz, there's really a nickname for everyone. That's what makes this name so great: no matter what personality your daughter has, there's a nickname to fit it. I'll be breaking the nicknames up into categories, and I'll explain each one a little bit here. First off is the normal nicknames. These are names that are commonly known as nicknames for Elizabeth such as Liz, Beth, Eliza, etc. Second will be less commonly used nicknames like Lily, Ellie, Izzy, etc. Last will be foreign nicknames for Elizabeth, like Ilsa and Elise. Well, let's get started on the Elizabeth parade! (more…)
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
God and Goddess/Mythology NamesPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Groupings | Tags: Athena, Hera, Juno, Minerva, Mythology, Names, Pandora, Venus |
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Well, I've discovered I like doing names in groupings like this. 😀
So then, god and goddess names. How do you feel about them? Wholly inappropriate or dependent on sound? A confident statement of just how awesome your child is, or a symptom of delusion? Does it matter what religion the name in question comes from?
For me, the answer is, as usual, a combination of all factors. The main thing is sound. If the name is completely over the top (I'm looking at you, Andromeda), I would put it in the middle, if at all. I love Andromeda, but it would be very difficult to wear day to day. The second factor is the story of the character, or what the god/goddess represents. Adonis was supposedly the ideal specimen of male beauty; this makes the name unusable, despite its modern namey qualities. It just seems conceited, and like the set up on a bad pick up line. Poor Venus falls into the same trap. You really shouldn't name your daughter after a goddess of erotic love. (And I'm taking this chance to alert you all to one of my favorite works of art: Linked for nudity. Titian's Venus of Urbino. Isn't she gorgeous?) And the final factor to consider is the age of the religion you're taking your names from. If people are still practicing, it might be offensive to use deity names. Try to look into it.
And now to discuss my shortlist of favorite mythology names! I'm only listing ones instantly recognizable as mythological here; if I discussed them all we'd be here all night. So no Eve or Bridget.
- Athena: The one and only. I've always been drawn to the goddess, and her association with wisdom makes her a worthy namesake. I think the sound is easily integrate-able into modern times, and it has a history of usage. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's been used in Greece in the past, although it is slightly frumpy nowadays. I always want to pair it with Rosemary or Prudence or both; I know Athena Prudence is a little overkill on the whole "wisdom" thing, though. And anyway, how awesome a namesake is the goddess? Sprung fully armed from her father's head! I also like Minerva, but markedly less after Harry Potter; wasn't there a character named that? Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't like those books.
- Pandora: Yo Lola! If I had this name in my family tree, I'd use it in a minute. I think it's really lovely, but just a little harder to wear than Athena. Probably best suited to a middle spot, partially due to "Pandora's Box" jokes as a teen. The name itself has a beautiful sound, and although the myth is often seen as a negative, I see it as more of a neutral thing. I mean, people still use Eve.
- Hera: Understated and easy to live with, I think. As long as you stick with Her-ra and not Hair-ra. Simple and pretty. My only drawback is that Hera was the goddess of marriage and childbirth; I wouldn't want to hinge any daughter's identity on that. I'm probably being over-sensitive about it, though. Similarly, I like the Roman counterpart Juno, but wouldn't use it for a good long time since the movie. I like the movie, but it's just too strong of an association right now. The name itself is cool in that it has the unusual -o ending for a female. It's a strong and interesting sounding name. I think Hera is more usable, though; opinions?
- Guinevere: Perhaps less instantly recognizable as mythology as the rest of these, but still reads mythology to me. I think it's a spectacularly pretty sound and I like Winnie. There's a woman on one of my boards with a daughter named this, and I always thought it was very pretty. Definitely wearable and interesting. The V gives it a real lushness, almost the same feel as Godiva without the pesky chocolate association.
After getting to these three, I'm starting to hit guilty pleasure territory. I also never noticed how many mythology names have been so integrated that they don't scream "mythology!" anymore. Iris, Penelope, Lavinia, Helen, Indira, Aoife, Eve, Bridget, Deirdre, Arthur, Diana, Aurora, Balthazar, Daphne, etc. They wouldn't necessarily immediately read mythology to me, anyway, although I guess I can't comment on their countries of origin.
And, before we go out, a list of my guilty pleasure mythology names:
- Azriel
- Andromeda
- Io
- Arachne
- Eros
- Agammemnon
- Epona
- Europa
- Gemini
- Romulus
What are you favorite "mythology-mythology" names? What are your under-the-radar favorites?
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Music NamesPosted by Cat under General Thoughts, Groupings, Pop Culture | Tags: Music, Names |
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Allegra? Aria? No, not that kind. The other day we talked about names from our favorite books, so let's talk about our favorite musicians today. I guess the first question we have to ask is: Is music a big enough part of your life that you would incorporate it into your child's name? Are you sure you would be alright with it if your child came to hate their namesake? And, finally, do you feel as though this particular artist is worth naming after?
As everyone probably knows after my last post, I'm incredibly opinionated and picky about names. In accordance, I feel that there are good and bad ways to go about honoring that special troubadour. First off, please, stick to first names. I've seen enough Lennons, and honestly, at this point, I'm rolling my eyes at their parents. Of course, if the last name happens to be acceptable as a first (Ryan, Elliott, et al.) feel free. Secondly, don't use a ridiculous stage name. Try to find the real name and go that route. And lastly, please, don't use the artist's whole name. We're going for an homage, and that just goes off into a creepy fandom I'm not ready to deal with.
Onto personal matters, I'm really into music, and would have no problem using a name to honor one of my favourites. Declan (for Elvis Costello) was once on my short list, but unfortunately it plays into a lot of trends that are going on right now (2 syllables, ends in an -en sound, Irish), so I had to scrap it. Most of my other favorites have pretty nondescript names, so it wouldn't be hard to do. Here's a list of musicians I love/respect enough to honor, whether or not I'd actually use their names:
- Declan (Elvis Costello)
- Thomas (Tom Waits)
- Rufus (Wainwright)
- John (both of the They Might Be Giants guys)
- Regina (Spektor)
- Lucinda (Williams)
Of course, that's only going the obvious route. Many people, including one lovely gentleman I knew through the internet, use the names in songs to reference their favorites. He named his daughter Alison, by the way. I never asked, but I assume it's from the song, considering he was part of the same Elvis Costello fan group that I am. I also know a girl named Veronica, after the song. I have to say, this is a kind of naming I love. I think as long as the name is wearable, go for it! I would have loved to be named after a song. Of course, you should check out the tune in question in depth before taking the plunge. Make sure it's not about something awful. You probably don't want to name your precious daughter after some groupie who, ahem, held congress with some rockstar in 1984. But all in all, I love a subtle nod to music that means a lot to you. It's a great story to tell your child, doubly so if they end up liking the song! Here's a list of some songs I wouldn't mind referencing, and some videos, again, regardless of the actual usability:
- Alison, Elvis Costello (Video) <–Only audio.
- Veronica, Elvis Costello (Video) <–Won a VMA in '89, really nicely done video.
- Natasha, Rufus Wainwright (Video) <–Again, only audio, sorry about that.
- Emile's Vietnam in The Sky, Elvis Perkins (Video) <–Sorry about the bad quality.
- Ana Ng, They Might Be Giants (Video) <–Nerdiness shines through.
There are also the thousands that merely mention a name which I would consider for the subtlest of references, but I won't go into them, because we'd be here all night. My music nerdery is shining through already, and this is a name blog, not a music one, last time I checked. So, what's your stance on music names? Good or bad? A nice homage or hopeless fandom? What would you use? Hell, what's your favorite music? Even though I'm just as picky about music as I am about names, I won't bite. 😉


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'Burgh02'Index links to: Lead / Letter
Families covered: Burgh of Connaught, Burgh of Ulster
[Most of this page was first launched as the lower section of Burgh01. It was moved here on 10.01.20 when the original Burgh02 was renamed Burgh11.]
| A note on Burgh01 (under William, 2nd Earl of Cornwall) refers to disputed reports of the ancestry of the Lords of Connaught and Hubert, Earl of Kent. To that may be added that:
* TCP ('Ulster') calls the suggestion that William de Burgh, father of Richard 'the Great', was the same person as William FitzAdelm as an "extraordinary belief" that has been "exploded". It says that William de Burgh's parentage is unknown (but see below).
* TCP ('Ulster') reports that William, Lord of Connaught, was brother (probably the elder brother) of Hubert, Earl of Kent. This compares with the implication by BE1883 that they were cousins.
* TCP ('Kent') says that Hubert of Kent's parentage is unknown although it does report some unproven suggestions."
* TCP ('Ulster') includes a note that says "The parentage of William and Hubert has not been ascertained but Ellis ... suggests, with reservations, that their father may have been Walter de Burgh, of Burgh-next-Aylsham, Norfolk ...Herbert's mother was certainly Alice".
|?? de Burgh
|m. Alice mother of Hubert, presumed also of ...
|William de Burgh (Burgo), Lord of Connaught (d 1205-6)
|This William, probably elder brother of Hubert, is the first of this family mentioned in TCP.
|m. (c1190) Mor O'Brien (dau of Donnell More O'Brien, King of Munster)
|Richard de Burgh (Burgo) 'the Great', Lord of Connaught, Viceroy of Ireland (b c1201, d before 17.02.1242/3)
|BE1883 (De Burgh) identifies Richard's wife as ...
|m. Una or Agnes O'Conor (dau of Hugh O'Conor, King of Connaught)
|BP1870 (Clanricarde) identifies Richard's wife as ...
|m. Hodierna de Gernon (dau of Robert de Gernon by dau of Cahill Crowderg ('Red Hand'), King of Connaught)
|TCP (Ulster) identifies Richard's wife as ...
|m. Egidia (Jill) de Lacy (dau of Walter de Lacy, lord of Meath)
|Richard de Burgh, Lord of Connaught (dsp before 06.11.1248)
|m. Alice
|Walter de Burgh, Lord of Connaught, 1st Earl of Ulster (d 28.07.1271)
|BE1883 and BP1870 ('Clanricarde') identify Walter's wife as Maud de Laci, daughter of Hugh de Laci (Constable of Ireland, Earl of Ulster) by his marriage to Emeline de Ridelesford. TCP ('Ulster') reports that that marriage was childless and for Walter de Burgh shows only his marriage with ...
|m. (c1257) Aveline FitzJohn (d c20.05.1274, dau of John FitzGeoffrey FitzPiers, Sheriff of Yorkshire)
|Richard 'the Red' de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster (b c1259, d 29.07.1326)
|## TCP names Richard's wife as just Margaret who "is said to have been the da. of Sir John de Burgh of Lanvalay or Lanville ... but no evidence of this has been found." That identification is supported by BE1883 which shows her below. However, MedieGen (here) reports what appears to be the current view, supported by various web sites (with thanks to a site visitor, KB (23.11.16) for bringing this to our attention), that she was possibly ...
|m. (before 27.02.1280/1) Margaret de Guisnes (d 1304, dau of Arnoul III, Count of Guisnes, by Alice, daughter of Enguerrand III, Lord of Coucy)
|John de Burgh of Ulster (b c1290, dvp 18.06.1313, 2nd son)
|m. (30.09.1308) Elizabeth de Clare (b 16.09.1294/5, d 04.11.1360, dau of Gilbert 'the Red' de Clare, 7th Earl of Hertford, 3rd Earl of Gloucester)
|William de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster (b 17.09.1312, d 06.06.1333)
|m. (c1330) Maud Plantagenet (d 05.05.1337, dau of Henry Plantagenet, 3rd Earl of Lancaster)
|Elizabeth de Burgh (b 06.07.1332, d 1363)
|m. (1352) Lionel Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence (b 1338, d 1368)
|Sir Edmond de Burgh (d 1338, 4th son)
|m. Slany O'Brien (dau of Turlogh O'Brien, Lord of Thomond)
|Elizabeth (Ellen) de Burgh (d 1327)
|m. (1302) Robert Bruce, King Robert I of Scots (b 11.07.1274, d 07.06.1329)
|Maud de Burgh
|m. (1308) Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Hertford, 4th Earl of Gloucester (d 1313)
|Joan de Burgh (d 12.03.1359)
|m1. (16.08.1312) Thomas FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Kildare (d 09.04.1328)
|m2. (03.07.1329) John Darcy, Justice of Ireland, Governor of York, 1st Lord (d 30.05.1347)
|Catherine (or Aveline) de Burgh
|m. John Bermingham, Earl of Louth (d Ballybraggan 10.06.1329)
|Katherine/Margaret de Burgh (dsp c01.11.1331)
|m. (05/16.08.1312) Maurice FitzThomas, 1st Earl of Desmond (b 1393, d 25.01.1355-6)
|Eleanor de Burgh
|m. (03.01.1297) Thomas de Multon, 1st Lord of Egremont (b 1276, d c1321/2)
|other issue - Walter (dvpsp 1304), Thomas (dsp 1316). William (d after 1337)
|Egidia (Jill) de Burgh
|m. James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland (b c1243, d 16.07.1309)
|other issue - Theobald (d 25.12.1303), Sir William, Thomas (d 1315)
|William 'Athankip' de Burgh (d 1270)
|Sir William de Burgh (d 1324)
|m. _ MacJordan
|Sir Ulick de Burgh of Clanricarde (a 1324)
|Sir Edmond 'Albanagh' de Burgh, 'Lord MacWilliam' (d 1375)
|m. Sabina O'Malley (dau of Dermott O'Malley of the Owles)
|Sir John de Burgh (Burgo) = "John of Galway" (d 1400, 6th son)
|The following comes from BEB1841 ('Galwey', in Irish section) & Commoners (vol 4, 'Galwey of Lota', p682).
|William de Galwey
|Geffrey de Galwey, Mayor of Cork (a 1430) youngest son mentioned by BEB1841 & Commoners
|m. Elizabeth de Courcy (dau of _ de Courcy, Lord Kingsale)
|John de Burgo, Archbishop of Tuam (d 1450) not mentioned by BEB1841 or Commoners but identified by BP1870 ('Clanricarde') as son of John
|other issue (d unm) - Henry, Edward
|other issue - Richard, Redmund (had issue), Sir Thomas (a 1331), Henry, other
|Margery de Burgh
|m. Theobald, 3rd de Botiller (d 1248)
|Matilda de Burgh or Burgo
|m. Gerald de Prendergast (d 1251)
|Alice de Burgh
|m. Hamon de Valoynes
|Mabel de Valoynes
|m. John de Mareys (Marisco)
|Hubert de Bourgh, Earl of Kent (d 12.05.1243)
|The earldom was created only for Hubert and any male heirs of his marriage to Margaret, Princess of Scotland. BE1883 reports that his first wife was Margaret, dau of Robert de Arsic, but although TCP (Kent), which agrees with BE1883 on his 2nd and 3rd wives, notes that such marriage is mentioned in some sources and gives it some consideration, does not support that view. Instead, TCP identifies his first wife as ...
|m1. Beatrix de Warren (d before12.12.1214, dau of William de Warren of Wormegay)
|Sir John de Burgh (b c1210)
|m. Hawyse de Lanvalay (b c1210, d 1249, dau of William de Lanvaley)
|John de Burgh of Wakerley (b c1236)
|m. Cecilia de Baliol (b c1240, d 1289, dau of John de Baliol of Barnard Castle)
|Hawyse de Burgh (b c1260)
|m. Robert de Greilly or Grelle of Manchester (d c1283)
|Dervorgild de Burgh (b c1257, d 1284)
|m. Sir Robert FitzWalter, 1st Lord FitzWalter (b 1247, d 18.01.1325-6)
|Margerie de Burgh (nun)
|John de Burgo, Baron of Lanville or Lanvalley
|Strangely, this John is not mentioned in BE1883 ('Burgh of Kent') but is identified as Margaret's father under BE1883 ('De Burgh of Ulster') although some sources indicate that the Margerie noted above as a nun was the Margaret who married Richard 'the Red'.
|Margaret de Burg
|## This is the Margaret who is often shown as wife of Richard 'the Red' de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster. See the note above.
|Sir Hubert de Burgh (a c1240)
|m2. (1217) Isabella, Countess of Gloucester (b c1170, d 1217, dau of William FitzRobert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester)
|m3. (1221) Margaret of Scotland (d 1259, dau of William 'the Lion', King of Scots)
|Margaret de Burgh (dsp 11.1237)
|m. Richard de Clare, Earl of Gloucester (b 04.08.1222, d 15.07.1262)
|Magota de Burgh (dsp)
Main source(s): BE1883 ('Burgh of Kent'), BE1883 ('De Burgh of Ulster'), TCP (as reported above), BP1870 ('Clanricarde', as reported above), 'RoyalData'
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I just picked up the new OPI shatters today (YAY!!!) I was debating whether or not to get the pink since I didnt LOVE it in the bottle. But I ended up buying 2 bottles of both colors...
This is what the bottles looked like (the pic is a little dark)
And here are the swatches =D
The gold shatter is just your basic gold metallic/shiny color... I am SOOO loving the pink shatter. It's kind of pale/light pink, but over black it's BEAUTIFUL!!! The black makes it look like a pinkish purple.


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West Nile virus infections spike in southern and central Europe
West Nile virus (WNV) infections have sharply increased in 2018 as compared to the previous 4 years. This is largely due to the early start of the 2018 transmission season in the WHO European Region, which normally lasts from July to October. This year's season has been characterized by high temperatures and extended rainy spells, followed by dry weather. Such weather conditions have been conducive to mosquito breeding and propagation.
A total of 401 autochthonous human WNV infections have been reported by European countries this year, as of 16 August, including 22 deaths, according to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The most affected countries include Serbia (126 cases), Italy (123), Greece (75), Hungary (39) and Romania (31). These areas have all been affected by WNV in the past.
Who is at risk?
Residents of or travellers to WNV-affected areas are at risk of WNV infection. Only 20% of infected individuals will show WNV symptoms. Certain population groups (e.g. the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised people) are at higher risk of developing a neuroinvasive form of the disease.
Given the favourable weather conditions this season, the virus may spread to new areas, thus affecting new populations never exposed to the virus before. In these areas, low general awareness about WNV among the public and both human and animal health professionals might challenge early detection of cases.
Protect yourself with the "4 D's"
Currently, there is no human vaccine against WNV. To prevent infection, people in affected areas should follow the "4 Ds" of WNV prevention:
- Dusk – This is the prime feeding time for mosquitos and therefore when people are most likely to get bitten. Avoid outdoor activity at peak biting times.
- Dress – Wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and trousers.
- DEET – Use insect repellent that contains DEET (diethyltoluamide), strictly following the user instructions on the package.
- Drainage – Make sure mosquito breeding sites (flower pots, water dishes, bird baths and children's swimming pools) are drained so that they do not become breeding grounds for mosquitos.
In addition, people are advised to wear gloves and other protective clothing while handling sick animals or their tissues, and during slaughtering and culling procedures.
About WNV
WNV infection is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, primarily of Culex genus. Infection can also happen through blood transfusion or organ/tissue/cell transplants. In addition to humans, WNV can also cause severe disease and death in horses and donkeys. Birds are the natural reservoir hosts of the virus.
Although 80% of infected people will show no symptoms, in 20% of cases the virus will develop into West Nile fever (WNF) – a febrile, influenza-like illness characterized by an abrupt onset of moderate to high fever with headache, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, backache, fatigue, nausea and diarrhoea.
There is no specific treatment for WNF in humans other than symptomatic therapy. This often involves hospitalization, intravenous fluid therapy and respiratory support. Recovery is rapid in children and slower in adults, but usually complete, and is often accompanied by long-term muscle pain and weakness.
Less than 1% of infected people present with severe symptoms, such as meningitis or encephalitis. Of patients developing the neuroinvasive form of the disease, 4–14% will die.
Since human WNV infection was first described in Europe in the 1950s, many outbreaks have been reported in the European Region. The most serious European outbreak of WNV thus far occurred in Romania in 1996–1997.
WHO's public health advice and support
WHO works with countries to reduce the risks of WNV and other vector-borne infectious diseases. It supports them in providing public health advice to citizens at risk, and implementing prevention, surveillance and control activities, as well as effective management of cases and outbreaks.
The implementation of the Regional Framework for Surveillance and Control of Invasive Mosquito Vectors and Re-emerging Vector-borne Diseases 2014–2020 will be discussed at the 68th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, to be held in Rome, Italy on 17–20 September 2018.


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Itaconic acid is an important building block in the chemical industry. It is a white crystalline powder and readily biodegrades in soil. Hence, it is an optimum substitute for petro-derived chemicals such as acrylic acid, maleic anhydride, or acetone cyanohydrin in various end-user industries. The demand for itaconic acid is high in the manufacturing of superabsorbent polymers (SAP). Itaconic acid is used as a cross-linking agent due to its ability to efficiently take part in addition polymerization. SAP is readily used in diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine hygiene products. It also finds large application in seed coating, root dipping, ornamental gardens, food packaging, and artificial snow. Moreover, increasing demand for unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) in pipes, artificial stones, electrical cabinets, and laminating resins is expected to increase the demand for itaconic acid. High price of itaconic acid is the major factor hampering the growth of itaconic acid market. The prices of itaconic acid are currently higher than its counterparts and hence, the potential for replacement is less significant. However, the growth potential is slated to rise in the near future due to the ongoing development and exploration of novel production technology.
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Jazz Formula NYC started a decade and a half ago with its funders' dream to gather enhanced support the music genre through the establishment of a jazz club, which showcases weekly performance of finest artists in the industry.
Jazz Formula NYC would like to remind everyone that Jazz is our music, too with an endeavor to keep the genre alive. The club becomes a spot where movement and advancement – the establishments of jazz – are supported and honed on a daily premise.
The club showcases works of key artists, in an alphabetical and no particular order, such as Chris Botti, Maynard Ferguson, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Sarah Vaughan, and Nancy Wilson. We have also been an avenue for new and budding artists to show off their talented appreciation of this genre.
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About Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank)
The Toronto-Dominion Bank is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation, operating as TD Bank Group. The bank was created in 1955 through the merger of the Bank of Toronto and Dominion Bank, which were founded in 1855 and 1869 respectively. TD Bank Group is now the second largest bank in Canada by market capitalization and deposits, and one of the ten largests banks in North America.
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text: It's so weird (shit) this cancer journey. Lately I had some really great news, my MRI showed my tumour is shrinking. So that's pretty much the best news I could ever get. And for about two weeks I felt on top of the world, it gave me such a boost mentally and physically. Then weirdly in the last week I have felt just awful. Things that would normally make me happy have made me feel angry and I'm finding myself jealous of other people's seemingly perfect lives (need to get of Facebook for a while). I know no one else's life is perfect, but I guess when you have cancer it's easy to think that, comparatively, it is. It's a bit like when someone dies, people look out for you intensely for a few months and then they return to their lives, while you continue with your sadness. Maybe I'm pushing myself too hard physically and getting frustrated that I can't do what I used to do. I'm not too sure what has brought on these feelings, but it might be that it's coming up to my mum's birthday and she's not here anymore to support me like only a mum can. I was away in Tasmania for a weekend with a good friend recently and she reminded me that it's okay to say you're struggling and that you don't have to paint a picture perfect portrait of dealing with cancer. Looking back on my blog posts I realised that maybe I have been doing that. And I would hate for someone else in my position to read the posts and think less of themselves. Because the reality is, while most of the time I am super positive and focussed on getting better, there are times when I just miss my mum, feel completely lost, scared and sad. So I guess that's why I'm writing this. I know I'll get back to feeling better soon and it's just a bump in the road … but it sure is a fucking bumpy road!


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The Bourgogne des Flandres Brune, produced at the legendary Timmermans brewery, benefits from the unique and very ancient brewing technique known as Lambic infusion. In this process, a selection of the finest lambics is blended with a top-fermented brown ale. After being allowed to mature for several months in oak casks, the result is a full-flavoured brown ale topped with a foamy head. Similar to the Flemish brown ales but without the acidity, it invokes a genuine feeling of wellness alternating between sweet and bitter but dry notes and leaving us with a reminder of its noble character in the aftertaste.
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Benefits Of Historic Home Restoration
If you watch home renovation shows on television, you know historic homes are a dream to own and a potential pain to remodel. Seeing contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike struggle with some of the surprises that happen once sledgehammers break into walls might make you nervous about completing a historic home remodel. Should that be you, here are three benefits to consider about renovating your own slice of history.
1. When you remodel and restore a historic house, you are preserving a piece of history.
Whether the house is an example of a specific era of architectural design, an infamous site, a place where a well-known person lived in its four walls, or it was built during a significant time in local history, it has substantial value. Historic homes, when they are kept up and well cared for, are a point of pride to their residence and community.
2. When you remodel a historic house, you are helping save the environment.
When buying a historic home you are benefiting the environment. Building a new house can take more time, energy, and resources than a remodel. Renovating a historic home conserves resources by making use of its vintage materials. Utilizing original wood beams, mantels, fixtures and flooring can keep the historic characteristics alive in your home while updating other amenities.
3. When you remodel a historic home, you are adding tangible and intangible value to the community.
Historic homes – especially ones in historic heritage districts or listed on the National Historic Landmark Registry – come with a more heavily involved process leading up to remodeling. Rules and regulations are set in place to make sure any renovations that are done stay true to the original design of the home. This helps each community retain the significant and beautiful places that make up its history in tact. While the standards for a remodel on a historic home are more exacting, there are subsidies, tax credits, and even grants to help offset expenses. Check with your local or state historic preservation office to see what is available to you.
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10 May (Part 1) - Mind how you go
Bexley Village bridge across the River Cray will partially reopen today about
six weeks later than planned. A lot of work must have been done in the past few
days as it looked like a bomb site a week ago.
Southbound only for another month during which bus diversions will continue. TfL had this to say - although it stated that the changes would operate from tomorrow, not today.
Bus routes 492, 601 and B12 towards Bluewater Shopping Centre, Thamesmead and Erith will continue to be diverted via local roads and the A2 as shown on this map. Free changes for affected customers will continue. Bus routes 492, 601 and B12 towards Sidcup, Wilmington Schools and Joydens Wood will return to their normal route.
The 601 is the morning and afternoon schools service.
If you are driving through Bexley take care over the speed humps, some are tyre shredders.
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March 30, 2016 Mississauga, ON – With March coming to an end, fastball season is right around the corner in most of North America and now is the time to pre-order your 2016 International Softball Congress World Championship Guide.
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Kaka says he wants to extend MLS stay, but no progress made on new deal
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sporting a new haircut, clean shave and his trademark smile, Kaka could have passed for someone in his 20s as he sat down for a recent interview with Goal about his present and future in America. The reality, though, is the Brazilian legend recently turned 35, and began the latest season of his storied career by suffering an injury just minutes into the opener.
Despite that inauspicious beginning, 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for Kaka and Orlando City. He has returned from his hamstring injury looking as dangerous as ever — as evidenced by his recent wonder-goal in Orlando's draw with Sporting Kansas City — and the Lions look like they have the best team they've had since entering MLS two years ago. Kaka is having fun, and rather than thinking about retirement, he believes he has at least two more years to play.
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Just where those years will be spent remains to be seen because, as things stand, Kaka will be out of contract at the end of the year. Discussions about a new contract with Orlando have yet to begin, even though the former Ballon D'Or winner says he wants to stay with the club beyond this year.
"My first option is to stay here. I want to keep playing here in Orlando," Kaka told Goal . "But we haven't talked about that yet. We'll wait for the right time to speak about that. Now I just focus on playing, staying in shape and being happy on the field. Then it will be the moment to speak about that."
Contract talks may have been stalled by the hamstring injury that forced Kaka out just 11 minutes into the season opener. He went on to miss five matches, but Orlando still enjoyed the best start in the team's short history, posting a 5-1-0 mark in its first six matches.
"It's not good when you start the season with an injury, but to see the team winning every game and playing very well, that made it easy," Kaka said. "For me, actually, it's very good because I've always said the most important thing for a team to be a championship team is the group. To see the group playing very good without me — but not just without me, but without a lot other players because of injuries, cards and different things — shows me that we are (heading) in the right direction.
"The team has an identity, independent of the players," Kaka added. "Of course there are a lot of players that can make a difference during the game, but the most important thing is the identity of the team, and the philosophy that we are playing. It shows me during this period that the team is in the right way."
Kaka has enjoyed success since returning to action. He scored three goals in his first four matches back in action, and while he is still working to reach full fitness, he has already shown the qualities he displayed during an impressive preseason.
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"It's worth reiterating that he worked incredibly hard in the offseason, and came in incredibly lean and trim and I thought had a fantastic preseason," Orlando coach Jason Kreis told Goal . "The work he put in in the preseason was second to none. He was leading everything we were doing by example.
"And I thought really we were going to see the absolute best of Ricky that we've seen in the league this year, but then to get that injury in the first game kind of put a sour note on things. But again, he's worked really hard to get himself healthy, and has looked like he's building into the things."
As well as Orlando managed without him, the Lions will need Kaka at his best to secure the team's first playoff berth and try to make a push in the postseason.
"He's an incredibly important player for us," Kreis said. "Of course he's an extremely talented player that can make goals, and score goals, and really dictate the tempo of our play, but more so just because he's such a leader for our club, and a person for everybody to look to.
"He's been absolutely incredible to work with as a coach," Kreis continued. "From my point of view, he's the type of player that every coach dreams of because he's super talented but real willing to listen to what the coaches want, and to try and to implement it and get the players around him to do it, and intelligent enough to understand it."
As he works his way through the final year of a contract that has made him the highest-paid player in MLS in each year he's been in the league, Kaka has no regrets about his decision to come to MLS. He acknowledges that he probably would have spent the past few years playing at AC Milan or back in Brazil if he hadn't come to the United States, but he insists his time in America has exceeded all expectations.
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"Yes, I'm very happy here. This is the best part because it's more than I thought," Kaka said. "When I came here I knew that it would be a lot of different things on the field, off the field. In different countries, different cities, but I wanted to live this experience. Live in another country, live in another city, have this experience here in MLS, and it's much more than I expected.
"I'm very, very happy with that and very happy to be part of this moment of the league, and see the stadiums full, everybody enjoying the league. And now our stadium, every game is full. This makes me happy and makes me proud of the choice that I (made)."
If 2017 does wind up being Kaka's final year in MLS, he is working hard to make it a special one. The Lions are in second place in the Eastern Conference at 6-3-2, and almost halfway to their season's point total in 2016, when they missed out on the playoffs by a point. Though he's in his mid-30s, Kaka is still training and playing like someone with no intention of slowing down.
"I think it's amazing, absolutely amazing," Kreis said of Kaka's work ethic. "With a player like that, who's won everything, including World Player of the Year, you have to think, 'Gosh, is he really going to be motivated by playing Kansas City this weekend at home?' But he is, and I think he takes a more global view of it in that he kind of wears this club on his sleeve.
"He takes a real pride in the fact that he was the first player here, and real pride in being part of this community. Because of that, I'm pretty sure he's extremely motivated to help get this team in the playoffs and lead this team to the playoffs."
So what does motivate a player who can count honors ranging from a World Cup to UEFA Champions League on his resume?
"For me, it's winning," Kaka said. "To come here to prepare myself to win tomorrow is the best thing that I can do. Of course I don't know if we're going to win or not, but preparing myself to win is something that is still motivating me.
"If we win tomorrow I'll be so happy that everything we've done this week is very good, and we've had a very good result," he continued. "So winning, I have targets with that. So, it's winning against Kansas (City) tomorrow, make the playoffs, (winning) the league, and a lot of things with that. Help this project, and help the league. It's something that is going very well."
As for what the future holds for Kaka beyond 2017, he remains confident that he will stick around Orlando City beyond this year, even though contract renewal talks have yet to begin.
"We don't have to wait until the end of the year (to sign a new contract), but now the club hasn't said anything yet," Kaka said. "I think everybody's just waiting and happy with this moment, and for sure the moment will arrive to discuss a renewal."
One thing seems certain, though: He isn't ready to retire and put an end to a storied career.
"My future is on the field. I think it's maybe two years more," Kaka said. "It's something I'm still looking at. And of course I will see every year what is my condition, my body, my motivation, my mind. So there are a lot of things to see, and if it makes me happy to come here every day and train, I will keep playing. This is something that I still love to>


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WASHINGTON — The supercommittee is struggling.
After weeks of secret meetings, the 12-member deficit-cutting panel established under last summer's budget and debt deal appears no closer to a breakthrough than when talks began last month.
While the panel members themselves aren't doing much talking, other lawmakers, aides and lobbyists closely tracking the committee are increasingly skeptical, even pessimistic, that the panel will be able to meet its assigned goal of at least $1.2 trillion in deficit savings over the next 10 years.
The reason? A familiar deadlock over taxes and cuts to major programs like Medicare and the Medicaid health care program for the poor and disabled.
Democrats won't go for an agreement that doesn't include lots of new tax revenue; Republicans are just as ardently anti-tax. The impasse over revenues means that Democrats won't agree to cost curbs on popular entitlement programs like Medicare.
"Fairness has to be a prerequisite for it," said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "We have just come through passing a bill that was (all spending) cuts, no revenue." Pelosi was referring to the August debt limit bill, which set tight "caps" on agency budgets but didn't contain revenue increases pressed by Democrats.
Democrats are more insistent on revenues now.
"There's been no movement on revenues and I'm not sure the Democrats will agree to anything without revenues," added a Democratic lobbyist who required anonymity to speak candidly.
Asked last week whether she is confident that the panel can hit its $1.2 trillion goal, co-chairman Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sidestepped the question.
"I am confident that the public is watching us very closely to see if we can show this country that this democracy can work," Murray told reporters. "I carry that weight on my shoulders every day and so does every member of this committee."
The two parties have equal strength on the panel, which has until Thanksgiving to come up with a plan to submit for up-or-down House and Senate votes in December. That means bipartisan compromise is a prerequisite for a successful result.
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Thus far, say aides to panel members and other lawmakers, neither side has demonstrated the required flexibility in the super-secret talks.
The $1.2 trillion target evolved after efforts by President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to strike a so-called grand bargain on taxes and spending fell apart in July.
Those discussions and earlier talks led by Vice President Joe Biden identified numerous options for cutting the deficit. They included requiring federal workers to contribute more to their retirement, cutting farm subsidies, auctioning broadcast spectrum and curbing payments to Medicare providers like skilled nursing facilities, rural hospitals and home health care services.
The supercommittee could scoop up these relatively easy-to-generate savings but still fall short of the $1.2 trillion target. Interest groups like the powerful farm lobby might be willing to accept cuts when everybody else is getting hit, too, but are likely to fight back if they're among the relative few getting singled out for sacrifice.
"Once you start taking things off the table or you pick a deal that only hits some parts of the budget, then you have some people who get hit who say, 'Well, why me? Why not other people?'" said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
To be sure, the supercommittee still has time. And panel members, while divided, earnestly want a result. A more optimistic scenario is that in coming days and weeks, members of the panel will become more flexible as the deadline nears — and as pressure builds from financial markets and credit rating agencies like Standard & Poor's, which in August downgraded U.S. debt from its AAA rating.
At the same time, failure to produce a measure would trigger painful across-the-board cuts to the Pentagon budget and a big slice of domestic programs, including Medicare, food stamps and Medicaid. The idea behind this so-called sequester was to force the two sides to come together because the alternative is too painful.
"I made it clear to the Republican members of the supercommittee that I expect there will be an outcome, that there has to be an outcome," House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said at a Washington forum on Thursday. "The sequester that was built behind this is ugly, and it was meant to be ugly so that no one would go there. I don't underestimate how hard it's going to be to come to an agreement by the so-called supercommittee, but we have to get to one."
The across-the-board sequester, however, wouldn't take effect until the beginning of 2013, which is already fueling speculation that Congress would simply revisit the issue after the elections next year.
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Glucosamine chondroitin is a popular combination supplement for joint pain, but its effect remains controversial. A small number of cases of hepatitis occurring while on glucosamine or glucosamine chondroitin have been reported, resulting in an assumed causal relationship. The Committee on Toxicity from the United Kingdom conducted an investigation of these case reports, concluding that the likelihood glucosamine is a cause of hepatitis is very low. The lack of a plausible relationship between glucosamine chondroitin and hepatitis has resulted in the conclusion that these cases of hepatitis are most likely idiosyncratic, which means occurring without a known cause.
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring chemical in our bodies that plays a key role in the building of cartilage and the fluid which cushions our joints. Glucosamine is available as a supplement which is either obtained from shellfish or produced in a laboratory. Some researchers believe that glucosamine sulfate is more effective than glucosamine hydrochloride because sulfate is needed for the building of cartilage. Unfortunately, the effect of glucosamine remains controversial. The Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial concluded that overall patients did not experience significant pain relief with either glucosamine, chondroitin or the combination over placebo.
Chondroitin sulfate is also a naturally occurring chemical found in the joint cartilage in our bodies. Supplements are usually manufactured from cow cartilage. While the theory is that chondroitin supplements can help slow the breakdown of cartilage there is lack of evidence to support this claim. In addition, there is a great variability in the manufacturing of chondroitin or chondroitin plus glucosamine products. Some products have been found to contain no chondroitin or higher than stated levels despite the labeling.
Side Effects and Liver Damage
Even though the effects of glucosamine chondroitin therapy is controversial, these products are relatively safe. Common side effects to both supplements are upset stomach, diarrhea, and constipation. Both products come from animal sources so specific caution should apply. Glucosamine is often derived from shellfish so if you have allergies to shellfish you should avoid these products or buy glucosamine that has been manufactured in a laboratory. Chondroitin, manufactured from cow cartilage has a very low risk of transmitting animal borne diseases, but caution should be exercised. The specific review by the COT on glucosamine and chondroitin causing liver damage has indicated that it is unlikely a cause and effect and more likely the result of either other drugs or supplements taken by those few patients or an idiosyncratic development that cannot be explained.
If you are suffering from joint pain and prefer to try a supplement, glucosamine and chondroitin may work for you. Caution should be exercised if you are taking other medicines or supplements since multiple combinations may cause untoward reactions. Always check with your physician before starting any new supplement. If you have allergies to shellfish you should avoid glucosamine.
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- Medline Plus: Glucosamine Sulfate; January 18, 2011
- Medline Plus: Chondroitin Sulfate; November 18, 2010
- NCCAM: Questions and Answers: NIH Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial Primary Study; October 2008
- Medical News Today: Data Does Not Indicate Glucosamine Damages Liver; May 2009
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Glucosamine; June 21, 2009