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Massey Ferguson have announced an extension of its hay and forage range with the launch of number of new balers and wrappers.
The new models are part of the upgraded MF fixed and variable chamber baler and wrapper combination units.
Massey Ferguson, product manager, Paul Morris said the new range is ideal for the business-oriented farmer who is seeking to increase productivity and efficiency.
"We strive for perfection in every step of the design and manufacturing process of our products," he said.
"As a result of our continuous development we proudly introduce a new range of MF round balers and baler and wrapper combinations, packed with new features and innovations."
Mr Morris said the goal behind upgrading the range was to better meet the needs of its customers.
"Offering solutions to suit their end use or market requirements, their crops, and their terrain, and this is clearly demonstrated in these new machines," he said.
"With this new introduction and development, we underline our commitment to providing our customers and dealers with a full line offer."
New models include the MF RB 3130F Protec and MF RB 4160V Protec.
On release, Massey Ferguson said the balers combine all the benefits of the MF fixed and variable chamber balers with the addition of an integrated, specially-designed wrapper device for fast, non-stop baling and wrapping on the go.
The company said the lower crop elevation angle on the new combination reduces the overall baler height, improving stability and allowing safer and faster hillside operation and reducing pressure in the feeding area, streamlining crop flow and minimising the risk of blockages.
Other new design features include the two active guiding plates on both sides of the baler. Massey Ferguson said this clearly directed the bales to the centre of the wrapper plate, allowing for a faster and more secure transfer cycle.
The slope transfer mode, which allows the transfer arm to move more slowly while the wrapper ring is lifted higher to receive the bale, will increase safety of operation on hillsides, the company said, ensuring safe transfer of the bale to the wrapper.
In transport mode the wrapper ring is folded forwards, reducing machine length to 4.7 metres.
Massey Ferguson said the machine is designed to withstand the heaviest of bale loads and has a robust frame with quiet gears.
The company has also released two new standard balers, the MF RB 3130F and MF RB 3130F Xtracut.
On release, Massey Ferguson said the 3130F features a sleek new appearance, with redesigned side panels and enhanced ergonomics, along with numerous improvements to improve performance and bale quality.
While a significant feature of the 3130F Xtracut is the ability to produce chopped forage, increasing feed quality and ease of feed-out.
The 3130F balers use a camless pick-up, Mr Morris said this allows high speed feeding with low maintenance requirement.
Mr Morris said capacity is also increased due to the five tine bars spaced only 64 millimetres apart.
According to the specifications, the pick-up is positioned very close to the rotor, improving crop flow and reducing the risk of blockage.
Mr Morris said the two large capacity 25cm diameter feeding augers direct crop to the centre to create the best bale shape.
He said bale shape was further enhanced through mechanical tail gate locks with pressure sensors on both sides of the 18 powergrip rollers used in the fixed chamber design.
Mr Morris said the improved chamber has a spiral-type design with slightly reduced diameter at the front.
This, he said, improved feeding and bale rotation, increasing density and net grip when wrapping.
Mr Morris said the Xtracut models can be equipped with 13, 17 or 25 knives.
"Cutter units are fitted with the longest knives on the market, ensuring that no material will pass through uncut," he said.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has found an offseason activity that doesn't involve porn starsand fist-pumping. Gronkowski recently manned the drive-thru window at a Foxboro, Ma., Dunkin' Donuts, telling customers to "Gronk" if they loved Dunkin' Donuts.
No word on whether or not they obliged, but that was quite clever. Bibi Jones would most likely "Gronk" without encouragement.
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Rhett Iseman Trull's poems have appeared or are forthcoming in The American Poetry Review, Best New Poets 2008, Prairie Schooner, The Southern Review, and other publications. Her awards include prizes from the Academy of American Poets and the Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Foundation. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her M.F.A from University of North Carolina, Greensboro, where she was a Randall Jarrell fellow. She and her husband publish Cave Wall in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Her manuscript The Real Warnings was selected by contest judge Sheryl St. Germain as winner of the 2008 Robert Dana-Anhinga Prize for Poetry.


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Roger and I have had a very busy week. After Kimber graduated from High School, we boarded a plane for Atlanta to stay with Roger's mom.
Dean – Roger's step-dad, was almost 98 years old and had a life of ministry and travel and love that most of us can only imagine. So while we are sad, we are rejoicing as well.
Roger and I have been with each other 24/7 and that has lead to some mischief.
Not only have we been eating entirely too much, (Chick-fil-a! Cracker Barrell! Dunkin' Donuts!) we have started to make up words. (Lupper – the forth meal we end up eating everyday whole here.)
And now Pre- Laugh – any time you are watching a movie or TV show for the second (or more) time, and you start giggling before the scene even comes up because you KNOW what is coming up.
Here are a few things that make me pre-laugh:
You know the scene where Princess Fiona starts singing like a Disney Princess to a bluebird and the bird mirrors her sounds until it explodes.
Big Pre-laugh. Huge.
It is inconceivable how anticipating one word can make me pre-laugh so hard I cry. (And if you've seen the movie, you know what word I mean.)
The Show How I Met Your Mother just makes me laugh, but nothing gets me more than the Canadian Pop-Star Robin Sparkles singing, "Let's go to the Mall" Classic
We could use some pre-laughs around here. Tell me, what makes you pre-laugh.
She and her husband Roger are the parents of four young adults in San Jose, CA. When she's not dating her husband or hanging out with her puggle Jake, Kathi is speaking at retreats, conferences and women's events across the US.
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crafty. Then my dog would have had a cooler costume for the doggy trick or treating event on the weekend.
a better writer. Then I would have no trouble coming up with big! important! things to say.
more articulate. Then I wouldn't feel like a doofus after stuttering over a simple sentence.
able to offer assistance to those dealing with Frankenstorm. I hope you all are safe.
less broke. Don't we all?
better at understanding what my cat has to say. I have a feeling there is a lot going on under the surface I'll never comprehend. Why are there no versions of Inside of a Dog for felines? Horowitz should get on that.
faster. I would like to know what it is to move at high-speed.
less inhibited. I've learned that fear is okay. It is my inhibitions that get in the way.
a better sleeper. Then I would approach each morning with verve instead of with sluggishness.
as kind in my head as I am out loud. Quenching my inner Judgy O'Judgerson is not as easy as I would like.
funnier. Maybe then more people would get my jokes.
a bear. Just because. I think it would be rather nice. Unless I was shot by a hunter. That would not be so nice.
drinking tea. Everything is always more pleasant with tea. And maybe a few cookies.
dancing in the rain. It makes the cold easier to handle.
confident in my abilities. But I know I am not alone.
better at pumpkin carving. I found an adorable stencil and I wish I could pull it off.
hanging out with my dog. It's always easier to find perspective with a puppy by my side.
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What to wear to a half day of work in the office and the temples after? A huge scarf-turn-cardigan of course. Easy to remove in the heat, wide enough for modesty's sake and sharply stylish enough for granny dressing. This is one of those random five-minutes to get ready looks.
Highlight of the day: Took half my Friday off to hang with Betty who prayed to Jesus over monk food in a Buddhist temple before wandering to Mong Kok for a round of shopping.
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It must be something in the air at this time of year. One of my recent shifts was like a groundhog day. It consisted almost entirely of patients who had either vomiting or diarrhoea or vomiting and diarrhoea. These were all otherwise healthy young people; all had a pair of legs in good working order – perfect for walking to the ambulance with. None had had their symptoms for more than about 6 hours and none had considered contacting their GP before calling an ambulance.
Excuses for not contacting the GP were various and included; "I don't like my GP" (well change your GP then!). "He'd have just sent me to A&E" (most unlikely). "I can't get to the GP because I have to work from 12.00- 18.00hrs" (Well perhaps you could have gone in the morning). "I couldn't go to the GP because I can't walk" (see comment above about patients all being in possession of a pair of fully functioning legs) and my personal favourite "Well I had this once before 5 years ago and now it's happened again, so I think I should have it checked out properly."
Similarly, I did a shift in a hospital recently where I saw three patients with minor head injuries. None had been knocked out or had any visible laceration, bump or bruise (well apart from one who had a rapidly fading slightly pinkish patch where where his head knocked on the frame of some gym equipment that he had carelessly walked in to). None had vomited or even felt a bit sick; there were no visual problems, convulsions, loss of memory or co-ordination, headache – no anything in fact between the lot of them. (This list comprises of some of the things that we may worry about in head injuries – see NICE guidance on Head Injury if you want to find out more).
One guy even told me that he had actually bumped his head a whole week before and although he had no symptoms whatsoever, then or now, he decided to come to hospital simply because a bloke down the pub told him he should definitely get a check up and probably needed an X-ray – that 'bloke down the pub' has a lot to answer for in my mind – I have seen an awful lot of patients who pitched up following his expert medical advice now I think about it! Forget 'Street Doctor' let's have a TV series called 'The Bloke Down the Pub who is not a Doctor' – because that guy really knows what he is talking about – NOT!


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I got new bottles! Now they look like everyone else's but for the money it was worth it. I don't plan on using white circle labels if I do sell any. I have ways to do it better.
I haven't named this one yet. Pool Party would be cool but it is already used by another creator. I'll have to think about it. I will take suggestions too. I hate that there is soooo much of the matte glitter stuck on the sides.
It is a bit hard to see everything in it but I figured I was gonna tell you so... I started off with a blue jelly base but threw in neon blue pigment and made it a shimmer base. I have light and medium blue pastel hex glitter, midnight blue glitter, white pearl shreds, and a rainbow metal flake mix. I added the rainbow mix to give it a party look :)
I think this pic shows everything the best. I can see all of the different types of glitter. It really looks nice in person. I do have to mention it took a few layers of top coat to make it smooth.
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Blisters around your genitals? Finding proper Herpes treatment
Reasons for Genital Herpes
This quite common health problem is caused by sexually transmitted herpes simplex viruses. As one of Venus's curses Genital Herpes is called also in literature and articles as STD or sexually transmitted disorder. Diagnosis "Genital Herpes" is quite widespread. Almost 16% of adults had an experience of suffering from this STD. The information below describes how to recognize and treat Genital Herpes. It is mainly related to male, although pregnant women also will find some useful recomendations.
What are the general symptoms of herpes?
The herpetic virus comes with quite painful fluid-filled blisters. The bumps may break open. And when it happens, a fluid is seeped outside. An outbreak of blisters usually comes from 2-3 to 28-30 days after a first contact with the virus. Both males and females experience sores as a general symptom. Man can notice blisters around his penice, anus or near the scrotum. These are general symptoms for males. Women also may find blisters near their genitals. There are some other quite widespread symptoms, common for both sexes, which will be listed below.
What exactly causes Genital Herpes?
The disorder is transmitted sexually by two types of viruses: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The first herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) mainly affects the area around the mouth and lips. Sometimes we take it for a simple "cold sores" and do not take any serious measures. Although HSV-1 also entirely possible may cause genital herpes, it is more likely caused by herpes HSV-2. And notably man experiencing HSV-2 sometimes finds sores around any location, not necessarily in the genital area.
The HSV-2 and HSV-1 viruses come in blood through a mucous coat. Thin membranes of tissue may be found in mouth or genitals (which are both involved in sexual intercourse). After penetrating the body viruses connect to the cells, being very easily adapted by all organs and systems. That is why it is so difficult to find and treat herpes viruses.
Herpes simplex virus may be easily found in fluids (e.g. saliva or semen). Man can get an infection from a woman with her vaginal secretion. During childbirth herpes may be transmitted by a baby from the pregnant woman through her genitals.
How to recognize the Herpes Symptoms?
Besides blisters appearing around lips or genitals, herpes symptoms include:
- Itching or prickly tingling on the infected site before the blisters appear.
- Cankering and erosion of fluid blisters.
- During one week after the outbreak you will notice some new scabies over the sores.
- Lymph nodes enlarge because of fighting with inflammation in body organs.
- Pyrexia, blind headache and general aches.
A newborn baby catching the Herpes Viruses through mother's genitals may be covered with cankers all over the body. Genital Herpes is very dangerous for babies as they may experience loss of sight, brain disorders and even death. Usually doctors take special care on pregnant women with Herpes. They are prescribed with set of medications for preventing viruses transmitting. Caesarean operations are practiced more often for women with Genital Herpes, than usual vaginal birth. It is important because herpes has a lot of extremely negative side-effects for babies.
Herpes Diagnosis
Herpes is diagnosed with the routine visual examination. If a doctor notices sore or other vivid symptoms typical for Herpes Symplex, he directs a patient to a laboratory to confirm the diagnosis through a test. Herpes simplex virus may be recognized before an outbreak of blisters in a laboratory. Thus even if a man have not experienced any symptoms yet, he may ask his physician for an appointment card.
- How to treat Genital Herpes virus?
As many other viruses herpes simplex can not be treated by external agents, but therapy may simplify and reduce the symptoms. Thus the healing time will accelerate and intoxication caused by virus diseases will be diminished. There are two main ways of HSV treatment:
- Intermittent therapy. Some antiviral medications have intermittent effect. It means that they are prescribed once after appearing of symptoms for another flare-up preventing. Taking this medicine will rapid a healing and lighten the symptoms of disease.
- Suppressive therapy. If the disease becomes chronicle and a patient experiences Herpes continually (more than 6 times a year), physician may prescribe an everyday suppressive therapy. Symptoms may be significantly reduced or entirely eliminated.
Home Care
Everyday hygiene should include washing in warm water with soft cleansers. At the same time it is better to stay the infected area clean and dry. Clean cotton clothing will help to maintain comfortable healing conditions.
What is necessary to know if you are waiting for a baby from woman with Genital Herpes?
Families where both parents have sexually transmitted problems should take special care of their health during pregnancy. Genital herpes may be transmitted to a child during a vaginal delivery. Also it may cause some complications for a pregnant woman and embryo (such as misbirth or premature delivery). That is why it is important to consult with your physician on question of pregnancy-safe treatments and possible Cesarean.
- How to prevent Genital Herpes?
Using condoms is the safest way of preventing Genital Herpes and other sexually transmitted disorders. Despite of the fact that there is still no effective healing for genital herpes, it may be successfully lessened with special medication. Sometimes the virus is temporary inactive, but then, after an outbreak it brings a lot of problem. And these outbreaks generally happen when we are extremely stressed or tired. Thus, manage your stress and you will need any special treatment plan for fighting with Herpes.


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By Eva Martin, MD of Elm Tree Medical Inc.
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy- known as morning sickness- affects up to 80% of pregnant women. Doctors are increasingly turning to a prescription drug known as Zofran (generic name ondansetron) to solve this important problem. But- there is conflicting evidence in the media about the safety of Zofran in pregnancy. The May 2016 Green Journal provides as an analysis of the current safety studies on this helpful drug. So, is it safe?
Morning sickness affects the vast majority of pregnant women. Untreated, it can progress to severe nausea and vomiting, known as "hyperemesis gravidarum." 59,000 women are hospitalized every year because their nausea and vomiting becomes so severe. It can even cause malnutrition and increase the risk of preterm birth and infants who are born small for their age. This is not only a tremendous health problem; the costs of treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are astronomical. In 2012, hyperemesis gravidarum cost $2 billion. That's quite the bill.
The big OBGYN physician group ACOG recommends lifestyle changes as the first treatment for morning sickness- multivitamins and small meals. If this doesn't work, they recommend adding vitamin B6 and doxylamine, which is an anti-histamine (think: same family as Benadryl). The two drugs are combined in a pill known as Diclegis, which is FDA approved for this purpose. If that doesn't work, doctors may need to turn to IV treatments for unstoppable vomiting. Dramamine, Phenergan, and Reglan are all considered safe, but have side effects like drowsiness. If none of these works, Zofran is the next option.
However, real practice differs from this treatment plan. Because Zofran works better and has fewer side effects than the third-line treatments above, many doctors and patients prefer to use Zofran. In fact, you can't argue its popularity. It's the fifth most taken oral medication in pregnancy and the most commonly used prescription oral anti-nausea pill in pregnancy in the US. In the ER, about half of pregnant women with unstoppable vomiting receive IV Zofran.
The question, therefore, becomes even more urgent: is it safe? Rest assured, this review of the literature is reassuring. In 2013, the most scientifically sound study to date was published by Pasternak et al. They used the Danish National Birth Registry with about 441,500 pregnancies and over 1,200 women with a history of taking Zofran in the first trimester. The first trimester is key. Babies' organs are formed in the first trimester, so for a drug to cause birth defects, then it must have been taken before or during the formation of the organs. A little less than 3% of infants had a birth defect, regardless of whether or not mothers took Zofran.
In 2014, Danielsson et al published another study using data from Sweden. Their results raised concerns about Zofran causing heart defects. However, they did not take into account chromosomal abnormalities that cause heart defects or diabetes, which can also increase risk. A smaller 2012 study by Anderka et al revealed concern for an increased risk of cleft palate. However, this study was subject to recall bias and not as scientifically strong as the others, which showed no risk of cleft palate. Finally, Anderson et al in 2013 published an abstract using the Danish data, raising concern for heart defects. Unfortunately, they never published their findings in a peer-reviewed journal, so there is no way to know how or why they found those results, or if they are truly concerning. Finally, another study in 2013 from Australia provided reassuring results.
Taken all together, this is good news for pregnant women. Zofran can be a life saver for busy moms-to-be who are suffering from nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. As the authors of this review conclude, doctors can consider using Zofran when Diclegis fails, as the current evidence points to a good safety profile.


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Shira Goldberger - Wandering Jeweller
Shira draws her inspiration from her wanders, from living in different places in the world. She absorbs the changing landscapes, the changes in people and the environment, and appreciating local varieties of flora. Shira translates her impressions into her collection of sterling silver beads.
Each bead is hand fabricated in a traditional method, no two are exactly the same, making each and every Wandering Jeweller piece a One of a Kind creation.
The beads are combined with fresh water pearls, where their organic shapes also help making each one a unique piece.


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I am in love with the photography by New Yorker Eric Cahan, who incorporates natural light mixed with his knowledge of color theory to create his Sky Series, a study of illumination and its effect on a moment with the sun. Eric utilizes handmade color filters that, when held at the right angle in front of the lens, create stunning backdrops upon which these ephemeral shadows that are rarely noticed on an everyday basis can be recognized. His study of specific color combinations and how their tonal temperatures change depending on day versus night means that he is able to invoke a pure, rich, interpretation of the sky at any focal point, making it look like both a fiery blaze or a muted ocean.
Immense gratitude is felt towards him for allowing us a glimpse at the intimate nature and the very technical process in which these photographs are born. By being careful so as to select the perfect instance to take each image, Eric is essentially making a pictographic journal of his travels. After all, they do say that a picture is worth a thousand words.


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Discover the legendary designer Jacob Jensen's era-defining Bang & Olufsen work, and how it brought the future into our present
Curiosity. That is what catalysed Bang & Olufsen's pioneering work with aluminium. Read how the relationship with one material shaped the future for the entire company.
Find out how David Lewis built upon the Bang & Olufsen design legacy by returning to original ideas.
Find out how the aesthetic contrast of material connects sight, touch and history in our Beoplay M3 collaboration with cutting edge textile designers Kvadrat.
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Design Matters: fashion designer Molly Goddard on working to your strengths and not being some girly thing.
Design Matters: we talk print, history and risk taking with the New York Times Magazine design director, Gail Bichler.
Design Matters: architect David Adjaye on the destructive processes involved in building, and why he thinks mud is a good thing.
Our collaboration with leading culture magazine Frieze, looking at the contemporary state of design.
Design Matters: the designer duo Barber & Osgerby tell us how function connects pragmatic use to emotional attachment with their objects.
Design Matters: artist Martino Gamper on how the human body informs his furniture design, and why there's no such thing as a perfect chair.
Ever wondered about how music might affect the brewing process of beer? Well, we did. Find out how we set out on a (sort of) scientific mission of discovery with Danish craft brewer Mikkeller.
Meet the composers behind the soundtracks to our Craft Matters video series
Travel with us to Biarritz and meet some of the collaborators who helped us on our A2 Active campaign.
The last in our series of posts celebrating the Olympic games in Rio and the dynamic relationship between music and sport
Meet Cecilie Manz, designer of our newest, ultra-portable and beautiful sounding A1 speaker.
We visited the London studio of Mark Farrow, designer for the Pet Shop Boys, Spiritualized, Manic Street Preachers and other bands and brands, and found out how he started his career in record shops and the legendary Factory Records in Manchester.
As part of our regular series of studio visits looking at creators who inspire, and how they work, we met Alex Costa, founder and runner of Print Workers Barcelona and chatted about silkscreening and printing by hand in a digital world.
Meet the designer, drummer and artist Henrik Vibskov and find out the story behind his Bomber Jacket, included in our Portraits by B&O PLAY project.
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Individuals who have become unemployed through no fault of their own are potentially eligible for unemployment compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. Employees must satisfy financial eligibility requirements, as well as general eligibility requirements. To satisfy the financial eligibility requirements, you must have worked for at least 18 weeks during the first four of the previous five calendar quarters, and you must have an appropriate distribution of wages during those four quarters. To satisfy the general eligibility requirements, you must be unemployed through no fault of your own, be able and available for suitable work, and be in compliance with Pennsylvania's "active work search" requirements.
What are the active work search requirements for PA unemployment compensation?
To be eligible for PA unemployment compensation benefits, you must register for employment search services by going to the Pennsylvania JobGateway website. Upon registration, you must set up an online profile.
Following registration, you must engage in an active search for work. Initially, you must apply for at least two positions per week. Beginning with the ninth consecutive week of unemployment, you must apply for at least three positions per week.
For each week after the second consecutive week of unemployment, you must do at least one of the following: 1) attend a job fair; 2) search for positions on the JobGateway system or internet job bank; 3) create or post a resume on the JobGateway system or some other resuming posting service; 4) network by contacting colleagues, former coworkers, etc.; 5) utilize the services of an employment agency; 6) take a civil service or some other pre-employment test; or 7) participate in a Pennsylvania CareerLink program. If you exceed the minimum number of positions applied for in one week, you need not comply with this second part of the active work search requirement.
Although you are not regularly required to submit proof of your active work search to the PA unemployment compensation office, you are required to keep a record of your efforts. You may do so on the JobGateway website, or you may maintain your own files. Pennsylvania unemployment compensation authorities may at any time request that you produce your work search record. Failure to provide this information may result in liability to repay benefits.
How do I apply for unemployment compensation benefits?
You can apply via telephone by calling 1-888-313-7284, online at www.dli.state.pa.us or www.uc.pa.gov, or by mailing an application to your local CareerLink office or the PA Unemployment Compensation service center.
How do I file an appeal for PA unemployment compensation benefits?
After submitting an application for PA unemployment compensation benefits, you will receive a Notice of Financial Determination and a Notice of Determination in the mail. In the event that either or both of these determinations find you ineligible for benefits, you have the right to file an appeal, as long as you do so within 15 days of the determination's mailing date. It is very important to submit your appeal in a timely fashion. Instructions for filing an appeal will be included with your Notice of Financial Determination and Notice of Determination. Likewise, your former employer has the right to appeal a determination finding you eligible for benefits.
After you file your appeal, your case will be assigned to an unemployment compensation referee's office near your home, and scheduled for a hearing. Currently, there are PA unemployment compensation referee offices in Bethlehem, Bristol, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Hermitage, Johnstown, Lancaster, Malvern, McKeesport, Norristown, Oil City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton, Springfield, Washington, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport.
In the event that your former employer files an appeal, you will be notified via mail of the appeal. The referee's office will then set a date for a hearing on your unemployment compensation claim, and will notify you and your former employer of that date via a Notice of Hearing in the mail.
What should I expect at an unemployment compensation referee's hearing in PA?
The referee's hearing is your opportunity to provide evidence and testimony in support of your application for PA unemployment compensation benefits. Your former employer will be notified of the hearing date, time and location, and will likely attend the hearing to fight your receipt of unemployment compensation benefits.
Following the hearing, the referee will review the evidence and testimony and determine whether you are eligible or ineligible for PA UC benefits. You will receive a written decision in the mail. This decision is appealable to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review.
How do I file an appeal with the PA Unemployment Compensation Board of Review?
A referee's decision may be appealed to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, so long as the party filing the appeal does so within 15 days of the mailing date of the referee's decision. Instructions for filing an appeal will be included with your referee's decision.
Do I need to hire an unemployment compensation lawyer in PA?
You are at a great advantage if you retain an attorney to represent you at your referee's hearing because the rules of evidence apply. Your former employer may appear at the hearing with a lawyer or other non-legal representative. Having a lawyer present with you will maximize your chance at success before the referee.
Generally speaking, the referee's hearing is the sole opportunity for you to present testimony and evidence. Once the referee's hearing is complete, the factual record is closed. A Willig, Williams & Davison unemployment compensation lawyer can assist you by:
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Not quite music to the ears
As music maestro Ilayaraja has reignited the topic of copyrights and royalty in the realm of film songs, the younger crop of singers and composers in Malayalam film industry share their views on it.
Published: 20th March 2017 06:15 AM | Last Updated: 20th March 2017 06:15 AM | A+A A-
Music could be a universal language as they say, but legendary music composer Ilayaraja has reinstated that it is definitely not universal property.
It's just been a day since veteran singer S P Balasubrahmanyam put up a post on his Facebook page about receiving a legal notice from Shri Ilayaraja who is making copyright claims on the latter's songs that were on singer's list to be sung at the show in United States. Ilayaraja had also sent the notice to singers K S Chitra and Charan as well. And this has sparked a conversation among the prevailing systems of ensuring royalty on songs for composers and the lack of it in the case of singers.
Singer Jyotsna Radhakrishnan stated that while one cannot fault the composer for staking a claim on his songs, it leaves behind a lot of questions. "I've not idea how it's going to affect people who thrive on music shows done by troupes outside the film industry. They cannot afford to pay the royalty; I know of people who exclusively sing songs of Ilayaraja, and I only wish they were exempted from it." She added that she wasn't sure of the legalities when the songs were placed outside the space of TV and radio, where royalty is already imposed. "There are labels that are very stringent about letting singers play their songs; it's quite a bummer when it comes to live performances, nonetheless, one could say that this it is the right of every musician to defend his creation. It's almost like a pension to the composer." Singer Gayatri Asokan said that the royalties and copyright to music were already sorted.
"The IPRS (Indian Performing Right Society) is the legal body that ensures copyrights, royalty and payments to Indian composers and lyricists, thanks to the explosive speech made by Javed Akhtar sir in the Rajya Sabha (2012)."
However, that isn't the situation with those who lend their voices to film songs, said Gayatri. "There has been discussions at various levels to ensure royalty to singers as well, but nothing has materialized. Perhaps the record companies, who don't run on huge profits, are not keen on paying the playback singers." I'm not fully aware of the legal intricacies involved in Ilayaraja sir's case, but I hope they solve the issue," said the singer. Sooraj S Kurup, the composer who recently composed songs for the Sunny Wayne-starrer Alamara, said that he's quite the newbie even now, and he's starting to slowly learning these things. "It's not the case that I'm a big name in the industry, and I still think that once the Friday movie releases and the songs leaves everybody's minds, music shows help rekindle their flavour after some time," said the composer, who is not yet a member of IPRS.
Composer Prashant Pillai too isn't a member of IPRS and he states the reason very simply, "My body of work is much smaller compared to that of Ilayaraja or A R Rahman, While I understand the sentiments of a composer, I don't wish to hold on to my art, when it's for films. If at some point it slips to the public domain, I'm okay with it," he said.
"However, if it's personal, or an independent piece, I try to secure the rights over it through a US company. And I honestly think that we need a governing body that has better surveillance systems. Who sits down and monitors how many times a radio station played my song, or who made a rip-off of the same on YouTube?"
"While I think that taking ownership is important to keep misuse at bay, the larger devil out there is that there isn't an organization well-equipped to do this job diligently," he concluded.


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Karen Kotler-Darmon.
Born in Manhattan, a native New Yorker, I have been living in France since 1990. I have both American & French citizenships and speak French as well as English.
A former N.Y. marketing research executive, I have been teaching business communication in fortune 500 companies and universities as well as facilitating workshops over 30 years in France.
Since 1990:
Business English Communication Trainer and Seminar Facilitator
Companies taught: Accor , ADP, AOL, Banque de France, Cegetel/SFR, Chanel, Coface, Cogepa, Dell, EDF, Esso, Euroclear, General Electric, Google, Gras Savoy, Hasbro, MSD Merck, Pfizer, Renault, Sanofi Aventis, Seagrams, Strategic Research, Volkswagen …
In addition, starting 2008:
English Professor of Communications and Business
Currently at Celsa - The Graduate Communication and Journalism School of the Sorbonne
Also coached on SOPs at Polytechnique and taught at HEC and Supelec.
Previously, in the United States, 1979-1990:
Acting Interim Director / Manager Market Research
AHP/Wyeth/Pfizer, WPP, Grey Advertising, Interpublic/Lintas Advertising, Omnicom/BBD&O Advertising.
Accounts Managed: Pepsi Cola Company, Unilever, General Electric, Procter and Gamble, Kraft-General Foods, Fort Lauderdale Tourism, Carnation, Olin Chemicals, New Products.
. Diploma in Experimental Psychology, SUNY University at Stonybrook (New York, U.S.A.) 1976
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The 70 BMW ActiveE electric vehicles used in the company's DriveNow car sharing program in San Francisco will be equipped with MyCityWay's program.
The MyCityWay program is a location-based, situationally-aware mobile platform designed, according to the company, to help users explore, enjoy and navigate major cities.
MyCityWay announced this development earlier this week at the Content and Apps for Automotive Conference hosted by Telematics Update in San Diego.
According to MyCityWay, the integration will focus on providing situationally-aware local discovery and relevant information based on location, needs and other real-time factors. The service will act as a one-stop shop to provide information including weather, traffic, parking, nearby events, dining and nightlife options, public transit updates, etc.
MyCityWay says the benefit of having these assets brought together under one umbrella and interacting with each other is that users, for example, will not only be able to search for a nearby restaurant, but then also find directions, check traffic patterns and live traffic cameras, and locate available street or garage parking nearby.
"The telematics industry is moving from a car-centric model to a user-centric model," said Mehta. "What MyCityWay provides through DriveNow is the ability to connect the dots on their daily needs across various verticals, access to real-time information and a personalized view of a driver's surroundings – all of which are key to the consumer experience."
DriveNow is a premium car sharing service launched by BMW in San Francisco last summer.
According to BMW, the DriveNow fleet currently consists of 70 fully-electric ActiveE vehicles located at ten DriveNow stations around the San Francisco Bay Area, including hubs serving the Silicon Valley, SFO and Oakland International Airports. DriveNow stations in SF are close to many BART, MUNI and bike-sharing stations.
"DriveNow's partnership with MyCityWay dovetails perfectly with BMW's overarching goal to become the leading provider of premium mobility services," said Rich Steinberg, CEO of DriveNow. "The localized services and connectivity provided by MyCityWay will serve to enhance the driver experience for our customers and make finding their way around San Francisco easier and more enjoyable."


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Good morning, Dear Reader!
As you may know, I spend a great deal of time preparing wishlists for my clients. I channel each client, narrowing in on what she might like, what will look best on her, what will show off her own unique personal style.
As I work, I inevitably discover glorious pieces that I am DYING to share with someone, but aren't quite right for the client at hand.
But you, Dear Reader, have varying body types, personal styles, budgets, and tastes — and that gives me the perfect opportunity to share these extra pieces with YOU.
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Champagne was poured Friday on the beam that now sits at the top of the under-construction Fairmont Austin, a 37-story luxury downtown hotel that opens Aug. 9.
A "topping out" ceremony for the hotel, located across from the Austin Convention Center at 101 Red River St., Austin, was held Friday, complete with fanfare, a marching band, tours of the under-construction hotel and speeches from the project team and Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
"[The Fairmont Austin] is going to change the silhouette; it's going to change our skyline," Adler said Friday.
The hotel is expected to generate more than 1,000 permanent jobs.
"The Fairmont is going to be a part of what people see when they see Austin," Adler said. "This hotel has become a part of who we are."
The $370 million hotel will be the second-tallest building in Austin—after the Austonian residences—and the city's largest hotel, with 1,048 rooms, two ballrooms, a 565-space parking deck, a 21,000-square-foot outdoor deck and several restaurants.
Developer Manchester Texas Financial Group broke ground on the hotel in late 2014, and the hotel's 1,048 rooms will be available for reservations starting in January, according to the Fairmont's website.
The hotel—designed by Gensler Austin—will also feature the 33-foot elevated "canopy walk" connecting the hotel with the convention center. The $6 million project will be constructed by mid-May, according to a news release.


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Four months since having Harleigh and I'm feeling pretty good. Tired but her sleep is very up and down and has been for a month. I'm hoping it improves again soon as she was doing so well.
I stopped working out because I was just running myself into the ground trying to workout every day plus keep everything else running smoothly while still getting up a lot during the night. I really miss working out and hope I can start again soon. I had some great results.
I'm still about 6lbs from my pre pregnancy weight and my waist is 1.5inches bigger still but I fit into all my pre pregnancy clothes. I am finding it so hard to lose the weight this time, just like I did with Paige. It's so strange as with Parker it fell off. I remember with Paige I didn't fit into pre pregnancy clothes until 5/6 months postpartum so I'm already doing better as this time it was 3 months. I'm quite happy with where my body is to say I'm not working out and I'm not exactly eating clean. One thing I have noticed is my cravings for bad thing is going away as I am eating better. I eat well 70/80% of the time but let myself have a treat whenever I fancy it because life is too short.
My skin is a bit up and down but my nails are stronger again. My hair is also still falling out. I'm pretty much back to normal but would like to lose another 2lbs and tone up.
How did you feel at 4 months postpartum?
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As the popularity of bicycling increases in the District, officials are working to keep riders in high-traffic areas safe.
Wednesday, new "zebra bumps" were unveiled along Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown D.C. Cars in the area often pulled illegal U-turns mid-block in the bike lanes, causing accidents and injuries.
Bicyclists say they are glad to have an extra layer of protection, even when News4 cameras captured drivers still making the illegal turns despite the bumps.
"You're always fighting with cars, trying to get in and out of things and you never know who is going to open their door on you or what is going to happen," bicyclist Leor Reef said.
Zebra bumps are still in testing stages, officials with the District Department of Transportation said, and the bumps could be expanded or changed after the trial period.
"I've been driving around here for over 40 years and [the bumps are] one of the best improvements I've seen in a long time," one D.C. driver said.
Drivers who make illegal U-turns could face a $100 fine.


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The second series of the American version of Danish drama hit The Killing began with fewer viewers on Channel 4 than the original series had on BBC4.
The Killing US – which features Mireille Enos as detective Sarah Linden – launched with just over 700,000 viewers, a 3.9% share, between 10pm and 10.55pm on Wednesday.
BBC4's second series of The Killing – starring Sofie Gråbøl as detective Sarah Lund – began with 815,000 viewers in November last year.
The US version of the show took the lead when Channel 4+1 is included – but only just – with a total audience of 817,000.
On Channel 4 the second season returned with a fraction of the total audience of 2.4 million who watched the double episode opener of the first series of The Killing US in July last year.
The Killing lost out to Channel 5's repeat which had 1 million viewers (5.5%) between 10pm and 10.55pm, and BBC2's The Apprentice: You're Fired, watched by 2.3 million viewers (11.6%) between 10pm and 10.30pm.
The Apprentice spin-off show beat ITV1's News at Ten, which had 2.1 million viewers (10.4%) between 10pm and 10.35pm.
The slot was won as usual by BBC1's BBC News bulletin, with 4.2 million viewers (20.6%) between 10pm and 10.35pm.
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BBC2's new antiques series, Lucy Worsley: Antiques Uncovered began with 1.1 million viewers, a 5.2% share, between 8pm and 9pm.
It was neck and neck with rival antiques format Four Rooms on Channel 4, which also had 1.1 million viewers, rising to 1.2 million (5.8%) when Channel 4+1 is included.
The slot was won by ITV1's The British Soap Awards, with 5.2 million (22.8%) between 8pm and 10pm, which washed away BBC1's Traffic Cops, watched by 4.1 million (19.1%) between 8pm and 9pm.
But not even the pull of the combined cast of Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale could see off Lord Sugar.
BBC1's The Apprentice took the 9pm ratings honours with 6.1 million viewers (25.2%) between 9pm and 10pm.
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Annuals in Criccieth
Annuals bring colour and here-today, gone-tomorrow spontaneity to your borders. You can find over 2,500 garden centres in the Garden Centre Guide offering a dazzling choice of annuals from exotic looking Cleomes and zinnias to sturdy Ammi majus, poppies and nasturtiums.
A blaze of annual colour from Criccieth
Annuals are not only hugely generous – they're also easy to grow, making them fantastic value for money. Pop down to one of the garden centres here in Criccieth during normal opening hours for seeds or plug plants to just drop into your garden.
Ways with annuals
Sow your annuals just the way you like them – here are a few you might like to try:
- cutting gardens
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Estimating latent time of maturation and survival costs of reproduction in continuous time from capture-recapture data
Proceedings of the 2007 EURING Technical Meeting and Workshop held January 14-20, 2007 in Dunedin, New Zealand. OCLC: 213382236 PDF on file: 7050_Ergon.pdf
By: T. Ergon, N.G. Yoccoz, and J.D. Nichols
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In many species, age or time of maturation and survival costs of reproduction may vary substantially within and among populations. We present a capture-mark-recapture model to estimate the latent individual trait distribution of time of maturation (or other irreversible transitions) as well as survival differences associated with the two states (representing costs of reproduction). Maturation can take place at any point in continuous time, and mortality hazard rates for each reproductive state may vary according to continuous functions over time. Although we explicitly model individual heterogeneity in age/time of maturation, we make the simplifying assumption that death hazard rates do not vary among individuals within groups of animals. However, the estimates of the maturation distribution are fairly robust against individual heterogeneity in survival as long as there is no individual level correlation between mortality hazards and latent time of maturation. We apply the model to biweekly capture?recapture data of overwintering field voles (Microtus agrestis) in cyclically fluctuating populations to estimate time of maturation and survival costs of reproduction. Results show that onset of seasonal reproduction is particularly late and survival costs of reproduction are particularly large in declining populations.
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Two roads diverged in a (not so yellow) wood…
Everyone, it seems, is winding up school for the year, both public and private. We had our last school day on Thursday, and it was very much the way I remember public school last days: cleaning out our school baskets, putting away the math books, reorganizing the art supplies, making sure everything we wanted to save got into our binders. We even rearranged our main room (which serves as living room/family room/dining room/craft room/art room), so now everything feels different. I laugh a little bit because there is, in actuality, very little difference between our school year and our summer break, but there is definitely a shift in energy, and it's nice to recognize that, and put an endcap on our more concentrated learning days.
I've been asked a lot about my homeschool planning process. I think it's the part of homeschooling that stymies people the most, and is the most interesting as a homeschooler, to look at other peoples' processes. In a lot of ways, I'm not a planner in the sense that other people are. I have no binder, no printouts, no spreadsheets, although I ogle other peoples' just like everyone else (and I did just get a homeschool planner at the end of this year, I will talk about that soon!). There is just something so soothing about what is essentially a long set of checklists. But while I embrace the appeal, that is a process that has never really worked for me. I'm going to try and share with you what has.
If you read my last post about homeschooling, you will remember my (hard won) list of three priorities:
- allow them to engage in meaningful work
- cultivate a sense of belonging
- give them opportunities to create connections
You will see that these priorities do not include subjects, benchmarks, or anything else I could reliably plan out in advance. They are by their very nature changeable and must be thought through with sensitivity to their individual application. I spend a lot of time questioning convention (such as it exists in homeschooling) and questioning myself about what is really important or necessary, and I measure against these priorities.
This is why I believe that the most important thing you can do as a homeschooler is to ask yourself the hardest question of all: who do you want your children to be as people when they leave your home, and what benchmarks will you use to measure your progress on the way? It is simple to hope your children are kind, loving, inquisitive…it is harder to imagine what you can do to help them on the path of kindness, love, curiosity. I want my children to be confident, to believe in their worth as humans and as contributors to this world, to feel connected to place and people, to be interested both in learning new things and the connection between ideas, to feel capable. I want them to recognize and appreciate beauty, to be able to participate in wonder. I want them to be equipped to live a simple life of peaceful joy.
This is the place you can begin, before you think about math curriculum or whether they need to learn a foreign language or how history should be taught. I realize this doesn't sound like homeschool planning: at this point it sounds like life planning. But one of the benefits (and challenges) of homeschooling is that you can't really separate the two, no matter how hard you try. Strengthening these underlying principles in your own heart helps you to be strong and confident, like a storybook mother. It helps you to stay peaceful and focused in the face of the temptation of every new curriculum or appealing Instagram photo or Pinterest pin. Your goals and priorities will be different ones from mine, but it helps to really think about it, talk it out with your husband, brew on it for a while. It has taken me several years to get here! And that's ok too. Take your time. Take the long view. Look for the big picture. The little stuff will always be there. Give yourself the gift of muddling, puzzling, refining, changing your mind. The process of honing is equally as (maybe more) useful than making a Final Decision.


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Youth Ambassador Club (ages 13-16)
The goal of the Youth Ambassador Club is to continue building skills in personal leadership through volunteerism and project development. Youth Ambassadors expand their knowledge of animals, learn more about sustainable living and complete volunteer tasks during meetings.
A Youth Ambassador will learn:
- The value of volunteering
- How to conceptualize and complete a fundraiser with a group of peers
- Compassion, empathy and respect with an Animal Welfare focus
- Ecological responsibility and sustainable living practices
As part of their program and learning, Youth Ambassadors will be asked to pitch in with volunteer tasks around the shelter and will also complete a fundraiser during the course of the program.
This Youth Ambassador Club will meet each Wednesday every week from September 18th to November 20th
Our WEEKLY Wednesday YAC meetings will be held on the following dates (from 6:00pm-8:00pm):
- September 18th
- September 25th
- October 2nd
- October 9th
- October 16th
- October 23rd
- October 30th
- November 6th
- November 13th
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Emmylou Harris She written by Gram Parsons
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She she came from the land of the cotton
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Land that was nearly forgotten by everyone
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And She worked and she slaved so hard
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A big old field was her back yard in the delta sun
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Oh, but she sure could sing
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Then He looked down and he took a little pity
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The whole town swore he decided
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And he didn't mind if she wasn't very pretty
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For deep inside his heart he knew
She was the only one
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She had faith, she had believing
Led all the people together in singing
And she prayed every night to the lord up above
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Hallelujah oh hallelujah
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They would walk singing songs by the river
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Even when she knew for sure
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She had to go away
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And she never knew what her life had to give her
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For one single day
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Oh but she sure could sing
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Yes yes sure could sing
From Emmylou Harris "Luxury Liner" LP
Warner Brothers Records 1977
Irving Music Inc/House Of Jones Music(BMI)
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A nightguard is meant to protect the teeth from clenching and grinding during sleep. It sits over the teeth of either your upper or lower jaw and it prevents contact with the opposing teeth. A nightguard is worn every time the person sleeps.
Sports Guard
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Diet plays a crucial role in keeping belly fat, and body fat elsewhere, at bay. Foods rich in lean protein, complex carbohydrates and fresh plant-based foods are ideal, however, you should keep in mind what not to consume. Certain foods have been scientifically proven to increase fat accumulation around your midsection.
Sugary drinks
Many people do not realize how beverages can severely hinder fat-loss efforts. Soft drinks are the worst because it contains both sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup. A 2010 study found that a diet rich in high-fructose corn syrup caused excess weight gain and increased triglycerides as well as extra visceral fat deposition.
Trans Fats
Most foods containing trans fats cause stomach fat due to the fact they contain a lot of sugar and calories. Foods that contain the most trans fats include commercially-prepared items, baked goods, pre-packaged and restaurant-prepared foods. Pies, cupcakes, donuts, potato chips, buttered popcorn, frozen pizza and bread dough all contain trans fats.
Fast Food
According to a 2009 study at UC Berkeley, those who live near fast food restaurants have a significant risk of obesity. Most fast food items are cooked in unhealthy oils and contain large amounts of trans and saturated fats, sugar and corn syrup. If consumed on a regular basis, fast food can quickly cause an excess accumulation of abdominal fat.
Refined Carbohydrates
Refined carbohydrates are those that have been processed by machines. Unlike complex carbs, refined carbs have been stripped of most of their vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients during processing. The "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" states there is a correlation between a higher intake of refined carbohydrates and more visceral fat tissue. White breads and rice as well as sugary cereals and cookies are examples of refined carbs.
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What a company values is the very thing that sets them apart from their competition. Whether that sets a company apart in a good way or a bad way is totally up in the air. We are all known for something. McDonald's is known for putting fast-food on the map. Jeep is known for their rugged off-roading vehicles. My dad is known for being loud when telling a story, turning heads in restaurants. My brother is known for being a Crossfitter.
Some of the things we are known for are thought out and intentional. If only people would choose to associate who we are with our intentional behavior rather than the entire, sometimes ugly, package. However, they'll pick up on the subtlest of nuances if it resonates with them. I know people who totally disassociate themselves with a company because of the tone of voice a customer service representative had given them on the phone. The truth is, people are always watching; always listening.
It's for this very reason that some of the best companies of our generation are meticulous about their branding. They know that you'll associate something with them, good or bad, whether they like it or not. Therefore, these companies want to have as much say as possible in the conclusion you draw about them. The core of branding is to control the word association people make with your company as much as possible. Perhaps "control" is too adventurous of a word to use with this. In reality, you're just guiding what words an audience will associate with your company.
- Let your values define your brand.
Your brand is an extension of who you are. If you try to fake the funk, people will be able to pick up on that and see right through the facade. Instead, let your values permeate every nook of your company. Matt, the owner of our company, is the best example I can think of for this point. He and his wife were school teachers that were just making ends meet. They started making decals and custom apparel for a second stream of income and, as you know, there was a lot to learn. It seemed that no one was willing to give Matt the time of day to show him the ropes of succeeding in the industry so he had to learn things the hard way. Ever since, our company has had the core value of teaching anyone and everyone that's willing to learn. Matt loves teaching and watching people grow, so our brand is an extension of that. When people think of The Rhinestone World, they think of the word "education," a core value. When people think about your brand, make sure they are thinking of your core values.
- Repeat. Repeat.
It's not enough to simply define your values on a Facebook Live and expect people to always think of you that way. Instead, you've got to sing the same song every time someone hears you speak.
Think about how Jeep presents themselves in all of their commercials:
You've got a cool-looking SUV driving out on the open road when suddenly it pulls off-road and into the mud. Mud splashes off the tires in super slow motion and a small drop gets on the camera lens. When the car comes to a stop, you see clear as day the emblem that defines the epic montage, "Jeep."
We see this image being portrayed in commercials, billboards, and print ads. They are consistent and they drive the message as often as possible. Keep that in mind when you interact with your audience. Remind them of your core values.
- Be patient.
The strongest bonding agents (no, not like James Bond. I'm talking about glue, here) require up to 12 hours for the best results. If you're impatient with the timing of gluing two things together, the bond won't last as long as they should. The same principle is true for branding with authenticity. It's easy to get discouraged when people don't get your message immediately, but you've got to push through that discouragement.
Think about it: The average person is exposed to approximately 5,000 advertisements a day (https://sjinsights.net/2014/09/29/new-research-sheds-light-on-daily-ad-exposures/). Audiences have grown numb to many forms of traditional marketing. That's where you've got to be ready to fight the good fight for business. Your message won't always resonate with the audience immediately. With brands, there is rarely a "love at first sight." Instead, you need to be like the nerdy best friend who continues to love his crush in hopes that one day they'll see the light and live happily ever after. What you and the nerdy best friend need to have in common is the patience, perseverance, and consistency it takes to go the distance. Trust me, it's a lot easier to be patient, persevere, and be consistent if you're being authentic.
- The fate of your company is in their hands.
Making a quick buck won't bring longevity to your company. It's easy to sell a product, then never offer help or support for those who purchased it. The real challenge is being there for your customers when the going gets tough and they need your help. Too often, business owners treat customer support as a burden.
No business can survive without customers, but customers can survive without the business. We, as business owners, are dispensable. The customer, however, is invaluable. Treat them with the love and respect they deserve and go out of your way to make sure they know they're appreciated.
All-in-all, being a consistent brand is a lot of work. It's a lot less work if your brand is an extension of who you are. Work hard at being a better leader and business owner every day. As you grow in character, so will your business. Even though it may take time for customers to notice, be consistent. In the end, your customers will be happy to have a business like yours they can count on and you'll be happy that your business has customers.


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The arrival of the Internet and the social-networking pages has made bullying into a widespread epidemic. When people are online, they can take on personas that are completely different from their real identities. This means if they were already acting mean in person, the comments will get more vicious, the jokes will get more cruel and the victims will get more hurt. A computer screen is like a shield for bullies; it makes them feel invincible. Suddenly, instead of having the burden of saying their abhorrent comments out loud, all they have to do is furiously type these verbal atrocities on a keyboard without facing any person or any consequences. As soon as people recognized the power that the Internet had given them, it became evident that bullying in person and over the phone was merely the calm before the storm. Hurtful instant messages and emails only take a few minutes to send, but people who receive them keep them forever. The publicness of the Internet allows bullies to broadcast their tormenting to further humiliate their victims. Not only have these victims suffered severe damage to the ego, but everybody knows about it.
The technological advances in bullying caused people to fear showing their faces at school. It's enough that they already have been called a loser, or whatever creative insult some bully managed to come up with, online. Having to see the people who have been tormenting you when you have been disarmed of your confidence can be traumatizing. The severity of this emotional damage goes unnoticed by most; most people can be found hysterically laughing through the genocide of their peers' self esteem.
Most of the bullies barely even know their victims. They have no idea if they are torturing someone who already suffers from depression. The worse kinds of bullies know that they are dealing with someone who has depression and use the depression as a weapon. It reaches the dangerous point of bullies knowingly or unknowingly taunting people who are suicidal, causing them to have even less of a desire to live.
This became more disastrous with the advent of Facebook, a page that may have been paved with good intentions, but created a whole new world for bullying. Facebook profiles contained a wall where friends could publicly communicate with each other. Unfortunately, bullies had a different use for this wall than friendly conversation. The wall welcomed bullies to taint their victims profiles with public, painful insults. People have the opportunity to comment and contribute to these epithets. More recently, Facebook users were given the opportunity to click "like" on Facebook postings. This means that even if one mean person has the idea to post "you have no friends in real life, so it's funny that you have so many Facebook friends," on somebody's page, 50 other people can click "like," indicating that they agree. The comment and "like" features also are available for people's pictures that they have posted on their profiles. A person can log onto Facebook in a perfectly good mood and log off feeling ugly, friendless and worthless. It's a wonder many people have difficulty succeeding in English classes, but can come up with such creative adjectives to use when publicly abusing someone. As if the verbal abuse is not enough, bullies have also discovered the art of exploiting their victims' pictures to deepen the wounds that they have already inflicted.
Facebook is not the only place on the Internet where behavior like this occurs. The bullying epidemic became more contagious when people started to use pages such as formspring.me. Those pages allowed users to either make comments or ask questions anonymously. Although this may seem like it has potential to bring people closer together, it got ugly very quickly. People asked invasive, personal questions and posted heinous lies on these pages. This may seem harmless or juvenile, but it really is a war with words. People have resorted to suicide due to unnecessary bullying, and bullying remains an ongoing battle. People have started to take legal action as a result of irreparable damage caused by bullying. It may sound like the days of kindergarden tattletales, but it's a serious matter. Without increased legal involvement, bullying will continue to damage and destroy innocent lives.


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La Sportiva bonds most of the boot together by injecting some sort of rubbery plastic onto a waterproof fabric. The structure of the boot is created by this plastic. It enables them to create a boot with a minimum of stitching and is a great base for a fully waterproof pair of footwear. On my last outing with these boots I accidentally dunked my foot into a pool of frigid river water. Not a drop made it to my sock. And early season dripping conditions seem to have no effect on the waterproofing of these puppies. I've had them totally encrusted with ice and no issues.
They're light. Really light. During my first climbing outing in the them, a romp up Odell's Gully on Mount Washington, I felt like I was in running shoes. Jumping, lunging, skipping; they can do it all. They also have a little flex in the forefoot which makes them walkable like a pair of stiff hiking boots.
The outer tongue is a nice softshell fabric that conforms nicely under lacing pressures. The interior tongue can be moved around or removed entirely for those with super-high volume feet. It is certainly comfy and does a good job distributing the force from the laces over the top of the foot. No serious hot spots even with tight lacing.
The lace loops are molded directly into the plastic frame of the boot. Super durable design. The lace locks at the ankle work splendidly and the hooks farther up the boot also keep the laces in place. The hooks on my Nepal Evos and Baruntses always let go of the laces at some point and needed to be re-tied.
No toe welt. Bummer. This probably makes them easier to walk in and shaves off a little weight. But it rules out a lot of the classic crampons that this boot would love to be paired with; like the Petzl Dart.
Luckily for me, my Petzl Lynx crampons should be able to fit onto just about anything. And they fit onto the Trangos...sort of. The toe of the boot is so narrow that the plastic toe strap on the Lynx seems to slide way too far down the boot. And it migrates; likely from kicking ice. By the end of the day the heel lever is very easily flipped down, the rear spikes are a tiny bit floppy and it takes an enormous effort to pry the front strap off the boot. I'm not worried about them falling off. They're definitely on there. But I would have appreciated a front toe welt to make them compatible with more crampons, even if that forced them to be a little stiffer.
These boots are short and narrow. My toes gently kiss the fronts of these boots in a size 48 and with a thick sock they're pretty well crammed into the toebox. I'm finding that I prefer this kind of fit. It's more of a rock shoe sensitivity. Maybe not totally necessary for ice climbing but it should prove to be useful for mixed climbing.
Despite this narrow fit I find that my heel will still lift while walking to a certain. This probably has more to do with my wretchedly awkward feet than any fault of the boot. I don't notice any lift while frontpointing on steep ice if I'm keeping my heels in their proper heel-down position.
The drawback of such a narrow fit is cold toes. When the rest of my body is warm my toes are almost assuredly cold. Once again, someone with normalish (what's normal, anyways)? feet should feel some relief because their toes won't be crammed into the front of the boot as much.
Someone with wide feet probably wouldn't be too comfortable in the Trango Cubes. A higher volume boot like the La Sportiva Nepals may be a better choice.
Insulation? None here. But; the Trangos have made me rethink what kind of insulation is necessary for an ice boot in New England. I hear a lot of chatter along the lines of "What's warmer? Nepals or Baturas?" Frankly I'm not sure if it really matters unless it's REALLY cold outside.
I spent a day and a half climbing in Smuggler's Notch. The highs reached 15 degrees on the first day and 20 degrees on the second. If I couldn't warm up my feet I'd have to make the slog back to the car to grab my Baruntses. With a pair of chemical toe warmers pasted to the tops of my socks they performed remarkably well. My toes didn't get any colder than they would have if the temps were at 35 degrees. They still got a bit cold but nothing close to making me want to grab a different pair of boots. I certainly didn't feel like I was anywhere near frostbite. I wouldn't want to bring these on a summit push on a 0 degree day on Mount Washington. But a fast push up Shoestring Gully would likely be okay. Just keep moving.
A low-volume, lightweight, ice and rock cruiser that should work down to 15 or 20 degrees for most people. Probably not the best boot for a winter Presidential traverse but will kick ass on alpine gullies gullies during warmer days and would be a svelte addition to a mixed climber's arsenal.