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I totally love the covers of Then I met my Sister and Matched. Gorgeous! Enjoy reading!
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I look forward to seeing what you think of Matched. I started reading it earlier this year, but had to take a break because it was going far too slowly for me. I hope you enjoy it, though, and the rest of your books!
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Lady Gaga dresses up as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate icon's birthdayLady Gaga has donned lipstick and curly blonde hair as she celebrates Marilyn Monroe's birthday. Monroe would have been been 86 today, but she sadly passed away back in 1962. Gaga took to Twitter today (June 1) to pay homage to the late film star, glamming herself up for a black and white photo. Tweeting about Monroe, Gaga said: "#HappyBirthdayMarilyn They'll never take our blonde hair and lipstick." As previously reported, Lady Gaga recently hit the 25 million follower mark on social networking website Twitter, calling herself the "luckiest girl in the world" in the process. Latest 10 LADY GAGA News Stories

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The congressional race from hell. In the special election for South Carolina's 1st congressional district, Mark Sanford (the former governor who disappeared in the middle of his term to visit an Argentine mistress) is running against Ted Turner (son of the leftwing nutjob billionaire who drives a Prius to his private jet) and they invited Jenny Sanford (Mark's jilted wife) to join the race just to make things interesting… but she declined. Meanwhile, the favorite on the Democrat side is Elizabeth Colbert-Busch, sister of comedian Stephen Colbert (who ran for president in 2008 and 2012 as a joke).
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I googled "republican felon elected." Got just about nothing. There WAS this, though.
The guy is having a fit because Republicans ALMOST elected someone who has yet to be convicted of a felony, but might be. I left a comment about how Democrats actually elect actual convicted felons all the time, but I doubt it will get past the moderator. We should bomb him with the truth.
I left this comment, but fully expect to get the same result you did:
Perhaps you have heard of Marion Barry? The convicted felon/ex-convict that was once the mayor of Washington DC, he was sent to prison, and when he got out, he ran for mayor again and was elected! Of course, he was a Democrat, so that is OK. He was an ACTUAL CONVICTED FELON, not a maybe felon, but because he's a Democrat, not a Republican, there is no outrage. Speaking of low information voters, perhaps you might want to look into the people that voted for Obama. People like the poll worket in Hamilton County Ohio, that not only voted twice, but voted twice for herself, her niece, and 5 other people that all used her address.
I don't understand how someone like the x governor is even allowed to run for another political office. Just like I never understood how Marion Barry managed to get a felony conviction, go to prison, then be not only allowed to run again, but was reelected? Lordy folks are STUPID!
From what I can see of this political race the only real losers will be the voters.
Geez, J.P. Travis, the only thing that descriptor lacked for being a joke was "…Cher and a midget porn star walk into a bar…"
Reality stranger than fiction, unfortunately.
Ted Turner, jr. says he's a conservative, but does the apple fall far from the tree?
No it does not! That was like Ahnold the Republican guv of communist Kalifornia. He was married to a kennedy and people just couldn't see that until he sunk us in debt like obama. Don't be fooled, Ted would love to have a son in office. Can't trust a politician, just because he says he is. Obama was going to split the deficit in half too.
When it comes to politics it can. Dear old Dad is a dyed in the wool Democrat and 4 out of 5 sons are Reagan conservatives. We don't talk politics around Dad very often. (teehee) It isn't good for him, at his age, to get the blood pressure raging.
He sounds good on all the issues, but really, can we trust anybody who's running for office? People will say anything to get elected.
Well, this should be interesting.
The sad thing is one of these guys will win.
Even sadder is that Stephen Colbert's sister might win!
WTF is this, a Comedy Central original programming sitcom?
It sounds more absurd than a Broadway play written by Charles Manson!
They would be better off with Sanford's Argentine mistress in office!
Another shining example of why there should be a "None of the Above" box on every ballot. If "None of the Above" wins, you have to start over, with none of the candidates from the first election eligible.
It's not a bad idea, actually. I think people might show up at the voting place just to mark "None of the above." Politicians might get a better sense of how people view them if they saw how many votes went to that box. I'd probably mark "None of the above" in most of the judge elections.
I might have marked "None of the above" in the 2008 presidential election.
Minnesota refuses to have a None Of The Above choice, for obvious reasons. However a few years ago they actually did. It said, Jesse Ventura, and he won in a landslide.
Then they could have the "None of the Above Party." Complete with National Committees, get-out-the-vote campaigns, and maybe even some scandals.
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Therapeutic grade essential oils offer natural safe solutions to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. They are easy to use, have fast-acting results and have a long historic tradition of use. Science is now beginning to look at the chemistry of essential oils and discover they have hidden depths for bringing health and vitality back into the body.
Essential oils are known for their antiseptic, anti-fungal, antibacterial and immune-stimulating properties. They are being studied extensively for their impact on cancer, depression, and hormones, to name a few. Essential oils give you the power to take your own health and wellness back into your own hands. Regular use of essential oils can raise your vibrational frequency, uplift your spirits, relieve pain, boost your immune system or cleanse your body.
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Frankincense (Boswellia Cartire)A sweet, warm balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind, frankincense is useful for visualizing, improving one's spiritual connection and centering. It has comforting properties that help with focusing the mind on the positive. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient in skin care products for ageing and dry skin.
Therapeutic Uses for Frankincense- Apply to scars or healing wounds to help reduce scarring
- Apply 1 drop to skin tags to reduce their size on skin
- Apply to temples and base of skull to alleviate headaches
- Apply to crown chakra (top of head) to help with meditation or prayer
- Inhale to uplift spirits and bring things into focus
- Rubbing on chest may help to relieve chest congestion
- Soothing for digestion and the intestinal tract (safe for internal use)
- Rubbing on gums may revitalize their health
- Rubbing on moles may aid in reducing size
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. (This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living farms.)
- Rubbing Lavender oil on the feet may cause a calming effect on the body.
- Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smoothed on your pillow may help you sleep.
- Putting a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite may soothe itching, stinging and discomfort.
- Putting 2-3 drops of Lavender oil may soothe a minor burn.
- Dropping Lavender oil may soothe a cut.
- Mixing several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and used topically may be soothing to skin irritations.
- Possible help in alleviating the symptoms of motion sickness is to place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
- Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose may help to unblock tear ducts.
- Rubbing Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin may bring relief.
- Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips may help discomfort.
- Possible help in reducing and/or minimizing the appearance of scar tissue may be to try massaging Lavender oil on and around the area.
- Rubbing 2 – 4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area may help act as a deodorant.
- Rubbing a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhaling deeply may help in alleviating the discomfort of air borne pollen and/or dust.
- Rubbing several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp may help with flaking.
- Placing a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and placing in your linen closet to scent the linens and may help repel moths and insects.
- Placing a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain may help to scent the air, help sanitize and prolong the time between cleanings.
- Placing a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throwing into the dryer, may help to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
- Diffusing Lavender oil may support the body's natural defences against air borne sensitivities to the skin and immune system.
- Spritzing several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn may help soothe it.
- Dropping Lavender oil on a cut may help clean the wound, sanitize and soothe it.
- Applying 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash may help and soothe the skin.
Lemon (Citrus limon) has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. It may serve as an insect repellent and may be beneficial for the skin. CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 72 hours.
Therapeutic Uses for Lemon- Using 6 drops of Lemon oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a squirt bottle mixed with distilled water may help in the bathroom as an air freshener.
- Using 1-2 drops of Lemon oil may remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon.
- Using 1 drop of Lemon oil may help add flavor to baked goods or beverages.
- For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon oil, 2 tablespoons of honey and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.
- Rubbing a drop of Lemon oil on the appearance of a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings may be soothing.
- To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon water.
- Adding 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water and spraying counter tops may help sanitize them.
- Soaking your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water with a drop of Lemon oil may sanitize it.
- Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle may help in cleaning.
- Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom may help to disinfect.
- Use a paper towel soaked with several drops of Lemon oil may help sanitize bathroom fixtures.
- Putting a drop of Lemon oil on sore gums may be soothing.
- Putting a drop of Lemon oil on oily skin or skin blemishes may help balance (oil glands).
- Rubbing several drops of Lemon oil on cellulite may improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.
- Rubbing two drops of Lemon oil topically may help to clear athlete's foot.
- Rubbing several drops of Lemon oil on legs may improve circulation.
- Rub a drop of Lemon oil to clean a butcher's block or other cutting surfaces.
- Put 10-15 drops of Lemon oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves a fresh smell in the room.
Panaway A blend of wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), which has an active constituent similar to cortisone; clove (Syzygium aromaticum), which contains eugenol, used by dentists to numb gums; peppermint (Mentha piperita), which is calming for nerves; and helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), which is soothing for localized discomfort. This blend was created by Gary Young following an injury that severely tore the ligaments in his leg.
Therapeutic Uses for Panaway- Applying PanAway oil topically on an injured area may be soothing.
- Applying PanAway oil topically may help soothe sore muscles after exercising.
- Rubbing a drop of PanAway oil on the temples, forehead and back of the neck may help with head pressure.
- Mixing PanAway oil with massage oil and massage on location may help in stopping growing pains.
- Rubbing 1-2 drops of PanAway oil on the joints may lessen pressure.
- Rubbing 2-3 drops of PanAway oil at the base of the spine may help to soothe back pressure.
- Massaging PanAway on location or a drop in the food may help your pets joints.
- One drop of PanAway rubbed on sore gums to sooth a toothache.
- Rub 1-2 drops on lower abdomen area to aid reducing female cramping or pain.
Peace & Calming A gentle, fragrant blend of Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), orange (Citrus sinensis), ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) and blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) it is very effective when diffused. Was created for the use with children with ADD & ADHD. It promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace, helping to calm tensions and uplift spirits.
Therapeutic Uses for Peace & Calming- Rubbing 1-2 drops of Peace & Calming oil on the bottom of the feet and on the shoulders before bedtime may help you get good quality sleep.
- Diffusing Peace & Calming oil in the room may calm overactive or hard to manage children.
- Mixing Peace & Calming oil with massage oil for a relaxing massage.
- Putting Peace & Calming oil mixed with Bath Gel Base in warm water for a relaxing bath.
- Diffusing Peace & Calming oil while sleeping may help in stopping nocturnal teeth grinding.
- Rubbing Peach & Calming on the stomach may be soothing when upset or under stress.
- Diffusing Peace & Calming may be calming to animals.
- Rubbing Peace & Calming on the paws of animals may help them to remain calm when travelling.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint's effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint's role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals. (This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living farms.
Therapeutic Uses for Peppermint- Rubbing 4-6 drops in the palm and rubbing over stomach and around the navel may help relieve occasional indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
- Adding a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea may help aid digestion and heartburn.
- Massaging several drops of Peppermint oil on an area of injury may help to reduce tenderness.
- Applying Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area may be soothing.
- Rubbing several drops of Peppermint oil on the bottoms of the feet may help lower high temp
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil topically on unbroken skin may help to stop itching.
- For poison ivy or poison oak, applying Peppermint oil on location may help with irritation and be soothing.
- Inhaling Peppermint oil before and during a workout may help boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
- Massaging several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen may help relieve nausea.
- Rubbing a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck may help in soothing head pressures.
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck) may be beneficial in helping to stop hiccups.
- Placing two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rubbing another drop under the nose may help improve alertness and concentration.
- Diffusing Peppermint oil in the room while studying may help to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhaling Peppermint oil, when taking a test, may help in improving recall.
- Rubbing 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach may help to relieve travel sickness.
- Placing a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses may help stuffiness.
- Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative. (use a small # of drops)
- To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, placing two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and placing along the path or point of entry for these pests may help to send them elsewhere
- Mixing one 15ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 20 liter can of paint may dispel the fumes.
- Place a couple of drops of Peppermint oil in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.
- Adding 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil to ½ cups of water and spray on plants may help get rid of aphids.
- Drinking a drop of Peppermint oil mixed in a glass of cold water may help to cool off on a hot day.
- Rubbing Peppermint oil on joints may be soothing.
- Placing a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue may help in stopping bad breath.
- Inhaling the fragrance of Peppermint oil may help in curbing the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
- Applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab and swabbing the tick may help it removal. Wait for it to unhedge its head and remove from your pet.
- Mixing Peppermint oil in a footbath may help relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.
Thieves Contains: clove (syzygium aromaticum), eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary cineol (rosemarinus officinalis), cinnamon bark (cinnamommum verum), lemon and Ecualyptus radiata. Based on the historical account of four thieves in France who protected themselves with clove, rosemary and other aromatics while robbing plague victims, this proprietary blend has been university tested for its cleansing abilities and found to be highly effective against airborne bacteria.
Therapeutic Uses for Thieves- Rub diluted on the bottoms of feet for extra immune protection, especially during winter.
- Put 2–3 drops on a dryer sheet to freshen laundry.
- Drop on stubborn adhesives, such as glue and chewing gum, to remove from surfaces.
- Drop 4–5 drops on a tissue and attach to an air vent to freshen a hotel room.
- Diffuse for 24–48 hours straight to eliminate household mold.
- Mix 1-2 drops with small amount of water and gargle to alleviate a sore throat.
- Putting a drop over an infection cut or wound may aid in disinfecting
- Rubbing a drop on an infected tooth may aid to relieve tooth ache and numb area.
- 1 drop under the tongue or drink in a glass of water daily to keep the immune system stimulated.
Valor This blend contains spruce (picea mariana), blue tansy (tanacetum annuum), rosewood (aniba rosaeodora), and frankincense, (Boswellia Cartire). Valor is an empowering combination of therapeutic grade essential oils that work with the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage and self-esteem.
Therapeutic Uses for Valor- Rub on soles of feet before go to sleep at night to wind you down.
- Apply to bottom of feet, chest under nose to give you courage before an event.
- Apply to any sore muscles to alleviate discomfort.
- Apply back of neck or soles of feet – Calming after a stressful day
- Put some in a spray bottle with water and use for children to spray when they have a nightmare
- Add to a body lotion to help calm restless leg syndrome
- Rubbing Valor on the jaw may relieve TMJ symptoms
- Rub Valor up the spine after a spinal adjustment to aid in keeping the alignment for longer periods of time (there have been repots that it holds up to 60% longer)
- Putting a drop of Valor on the bridge of the nose and on the throat may clear nasal/facial congestion and mucous congestion in the throat.
- Rub a drop into your temples and back of neck to alleviate headaches
- Always keep a bottle of V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil, Massage Oil Base or any pure vegetable oil handy when using essential oils. Vegetable oils dilute essential oils if they cause discomfort or skin irritation.
- Keep bottles of essential oils tightly closed and store them in a cool location away from light. If stored properly, essential oils will maintain their potency for many years.
- Keep essential oils out of reach of children. Treat them as you would any product for therapeutic use.
- Do not use essential oils rich in menthol (such as peppermint) on the throat or neck area of children under 30 months of age.
- Direct sunlight and essential oils. Lemon, bergamot, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, White Angelica and other citrus oils may cause a rash or darker pigmentation if applied to skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays with 3 to 4 days of use.
- Keep essential oils away from eye area and do not put into ears. Do not handle contact lenses or rub eyes with essential oils on fingers. Oils with high phenol content – oregano, helichrysum, cinnamon, thyme, clove. Lemongrass, bergamot, Thieves and ImmuPower – may damage contacts and irritate eyes.
- Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using essential oils containing constituents with hormone-like activity, such as clary sage, sage, Idaho tansy, juniper and fennel.
- Epileptics and those with high blood pressure should consult their health care professional before using essential oils. Avoid using hyssop, fennel and Idaho tansy oils.
- People with allergies should test a small amount of oil on a small area of sensitive skin, such as the inside of the arm, before applying the oil on other areas. The bottom of the feet is one of the safest, most effective places to use essential oils.
- Before taking GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) essential oils internally, always dilute with an oil-soluble liquid like honey, olive oil or soy milk.
- Do not add undiluted essential oils directly to bath water. Use Bath Gel Base as a dispersing agent for oils in the bath.
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This paper discusses comparisons of the LH moments method with L moments method. LH moments, a generalization of L moments, based on linear combinations of higher-order statistics was introduced for charactering the upper part of distributions and larger events in data by Wang (1997). Analysis of observed data shows that using LH moments estimates of the upper part of distribution events are expected to be more reasonable than the L moments estimates. A comparison of the LH moment diagram and the L moment diagram of the data also shows that the GEV distribution describes the LH moment ratios better than the L moments.
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A 90 year old women is a Metallica fan and her dream was to meet the band, so they came and visited her. Well done Metallica. I came across this photo (after the jump below) in my Facebook news feed, true or not is not really the point. The point is...would you go out of your way for one fan? If not, than you are not ready for a loyal and supportive fan base.
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Compiling with jdk 1.7 gives: [ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.codehaus.mojo:animal-sniffer-maven-plugin:1.7:check (java-api-check) on project groovy-script-server-plugin: Signature errors found. Verify them and put @IgnoreJRERequirement on them. -> [Help 1]
I implemented the groovy server plugin some time ago merely as a proof of concept to demonstrate how different scripting environments can be integrated with RHQ. This plugin is neither included in RHQ nor in JON releases. I propose that it be removed from the RHQ source tree. If anything this plugin belongs in sandbox type repo where someone can pick it up and run with it if he is so inclined. Keeping it in the main RHQ repo just add extra, unnecessary maintenance. Maybe the rhq-extras repo would make a good home for this code.
Until we find a new home for the plugin, I have take it out of the build in master. commit hash: 15248b7c309
Bulk closing of BZs that have no target version set, but which are ON_QA for more than a year and thus are in production for a long time.


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ISRO gets a new chairman
Avionic expert Dr K Radhakrishnan, director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) here, has been appointed chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Reacting to his appointment as ISRO chairman, Radhakrishnan told newspersons at the Guruvayoor Sreekrishna temple that it was a big recognition for him. "I am very happy, as it is a big recognition for me and I should say that even bigger is the responsibility entrusted with me," he said after offering prayers at the temple.
One of the key architects of the Chandrayaan mission, Radhakrishnan said ISRO would soon begin work on sending two humans into the orbit where they would stay for seven days. This would be one of the new projects he would be initiating, he said.
"However, the immediate priority before us is the launch of GSLV-D3, using an indigenously developed cryogenic engine. It would put a communication satellite called GSAT-4 in orbit," he said.
Radhakrishnan said capacity enhancement of communication satellites — which involves increasing the number of transponders to 500 — would be also taken up. He said the discovery of water on the moon by Chandrayaan was a stepping stone to future projects, including the proposed Mars mission.
A native of Irinjalakkuda in Thrissur district and an avid fan of Kathakali, Radhakrishnan, who is an MBA from IIM Bangalore, joined the space organisation in 1971 as an avionic engineer at VSSC.


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MSC Veterans Task Force
Town & Gown
The mission of the Veterans Task Force is to work collaboratively with departments and individuals across MSC to create a network of support to students who have served in the military and their families. This task force of volunteers is made up of faculty, staff and students attempting to increase the services offered and connections made to assist students in creating a positive learning environment. Our ultimate goal is to have these students know the college is doing everything they can to ensure the support and services they need are made available.
We hope you find the enclosed information helpful.
The Morrisville State College Veterans Task Force is invested in forming a veteran's organization on campus, open to the entire MSC campus community. Our primary aim is to raise awareness and understanding of the military/veteran experience throughout the Morrisville State College community.
The goals we hope to achieve include:
- The formation of a student veteran organization
- Support service to student veterans and their family both on and off campus
- Engage the campus community
New York State Veterans Law Booklet (July 2015)
Important Campus Resources
- Information regarding certification
- General information regarding financial aid process.
- Learn more about the exciting programs Morrisville has to offer or "Apply Now"
- Understand the deferment process as you work through the stages of paying your bill.
Matthias Student Health and Counseling Center
- You may qualify for free parking. Contact UP for details.


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While digging into tons of old data, I stumbled upon couple of old images, dated 2004, by Belgian photographer Raymond Janssen. This was one of my first "pro" shoots, with a proper studio, lights, other models, etc. Before, I only had funny and amateur outdoor/location experiences, mostly with friends of mine (or friends of friends, […]
I admit, I am terrible with blogging. While I would like to be more constant and post about stuff that happens, I also keep thinking that most things are not very important (so I keep track of them on my instagram, for instance). Or maybe, they are too close to private life and I do not want […]
Ohhh. This website, with a registered domain name (as it existed before under a free service) turned 11 a few days ago.
A journey lasted at least eleven years: can't avoid looking back and think how things changed. The most amazing part of it all is that some people started to follow my adventures back then and they are still here. Thank you!
I used to rarely speak my mind about certain topics for a number of reasons. First: I don't want to be involved in endless arguments all over the internet. I know the internet, I've been around long enough. Second: I might, due to circumstances, have felt it inappropriate (such as when a tragedy happens and everyone […]
After its official presentation at RETROFUTURO // Independent Game Culture Festival in Milano past week, "Nati(vi) Videoludici" is out. This little book is all about memories, stories, interviews about people and videogames.
I am honored to be part of the book with my little story.
(…) We were talking about private stuff when he brought up the discussion. Self esteem.
I am concerned with that and I deeply know about the girls self esteem issues. It does not apply to everyone, nor in every case. It might not happen for years and then you sit there and wonder if your behaviour is a case of low self esteem. (…)
Another year has passed by.
I remember back then. It was 2000, everyone was excited for the new year to come, with so many 0's. "The new millennium!". So many people founded (or renamed) companies with the "2000" in it… including my uncle. My granddad prepared a "Best wishes! Welcome 2000" fairylight stuff as decoration. So much hype. Fun times.
At that time, I tried (…)
Happy festive season! I hope you are enjoying this time of the year :)
As 2016 is approaching, here is a calendar in which I'm in (together with other 11 girls) made by Giada Delmiglio. My month is November: my favourite one!
I truly like the theme of the calendar. Every girl is portrayed in a urban background, holding a balloon. And here's the story: balloons are dreams. Dreams that are hidden to everyone, and kept on the bottom of the heart waiting for "the right moment".
But then again… will the girls be brave enough to finally release their balloons, and let their dreams come true? (…)
These days are running fast. I am not posting often because I do not have internet at home yet (nor I will until mid-november apparently). Also, I am 100% committed to my duties at work and setting up the apartment. In case you missed the previous entry, I moved. So everything is new and shiny and […]
Long time no posting. There is a reason though; sit down and grab a warm cup of tea. This post will be quite long, even if I will try to make it shorter :)
These latest months have been really busy. So many things to do, much backlog and, on top of that, I wasn't happy with the general situation.
So, in short, I decided to be brave and gave it a try on a new life. You know, "follow your dreams" and that kind of stuff. (…)


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Lung diseases |
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a specific germ that usually enters the body through the lungs but can spread just about anywhere. When a person is infected with the TB germ, a specific type of reaction normally occurs. This reaction can be seen in TB skin tests. Not all of these reactions are due to TB, however; for example, other germs related to TB can cause a similar, but usually smaller, reaction to the skin test. In the US, most healthy individuals will have a skin test of greater than 12 mm if they have actually been infected with TB. Certain persons, particularly those with immunity problems like AIDS will have a smaller test even if they are infected with TB, so the `cutoff` value is set lower, usually 5 mm. If your test was really 2.5 mm, this suggests a negative test and no treatment is indicated at all, assuming you are otherwise healthy. If it is very important to exclude TB (for example, in some work screening programs), a second TB test will be placed soon after the first one; this second test will pick up a few cases that are missed by the first one.If a test is positive but there is no evidence of acute illness due to TB, some people may warrant prophylactic anti-TB therapy. Prophylactic means that the goal of treatment is preventing future disease, not the current infection. Usually, TB prophylaxis requires taking a medicine called isoniazid (often abbreviated INH) daily for 1 year. INH can cause many side effects, the most significant of which is liver problems. The risk of getting TB from an exposure (as indicated by a skin test) increases as the years go by; if you are older when you are exposed, chances are you won`t have as many years to develop the disease, so the benefit of taking prophylaxis drops compared to the risk of getting side effects. Most experts recommend that if you are younger than about 35, you should probably take prophylaxis. If you are older, other factors (such as your current health status) may be the deciding factor(s) regarding whether prophylactic therapy is a good idea or not.
All of this changes if there is evidence of active TB, such as an abnormal chest xray or some other health problem attributable to the germ. In these cases, treatment of active TB involves taking multiple medications for several months to a year or more. The drugs can have various side effects, including liver and blood abnormalities, nerve toxicities, damage to the eyes, etc., but it is important to remember that TB is a serious illness to yourself as well as those around you. By aggressively identifying those with TB infections, starting prophylaxis when appropriate and treating those with active tuberculosis, it is hoped that we will soon eliminate one of history`s most significant infections. The Center for Disease Control has an excellent website where you can find out more about TB, its causes and treatments, by following the link below.
Stuart Green, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pathobiology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |


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February 23rd, 2010, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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s-10 blazer lift
i have a 96 2 door s-blazer. looking to see if anyone has a body or suspension lift they want to get rid of? i was looking at body lifts and i cant seem to find a 3in. all the sites are saying the 3in kit is for the 94 and older and i can only get a 2in. not sure what the difference is?
also would be interested in a rear shackle lift. and some 15in rims 8-10in wide with some offset. maybe even some stock rims off a 2wd s-10. 15in 5x4.75 bolt pattern. thanks |
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February 23rd, 2010, 06:39 PM | #2 |
Go until it breaks.
The 3 inch lift for the 94 can be fitted to a 96. But if you do you will put added stress on brake lines since they will stretch out. But I think 3 inches is a bit much for a body lift , I have a 2 inch on my 99 and it was made for 95-97's.
As for shackles I'd look into a set of Daystars for 2 inches of lift. I know I don't have any parts for ya but maybe that info will help ! |
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i have a 2-3 inch lift which uses new torsion keys and new upper a arms.....i dont have shocks though...will sell the complete upper and lower arms and hubs and keys for 100....all ya need is hardware...
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:12 PM | #7 |
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i know rough country used to sell 2" lift shackles that weren't bad for a decent price, maybe call them and check those out and then maybe add a leaf. i'm not an s10 guy but i know when i was looking into stuff when my brother had a blazer one thing i read is that anytime you're going higher than stock with a torsion bar crank you're putting the cv shafts on more of an angle which would be something to think about and maybe read up on more
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I have 4 cargar black soft 8s 4"backspacing 10" wide for s10 they were on my 94 s 10 blazer like new 125 for the set of 4
February 25th, 2010, 12:00 PM | #11 |
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there is a bds suspension lift for sale i think in birch run area on craigslist. i know for a fact ive come across the listing a couple times and i believe he had rims too?
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I'm seeing the DPS warriors of Method and Blood Legion doing that?
I'm seeing the DPS warriors of Method and Blood Legion doing that?
Watching now, Blood legion has no warrior doing that? Maybe they just did that too troll people?
Kreps has Shin'ka in MH and Zerat in OH.
Might be because he's an orc, thus he only needs 2210 expertise to be capped on his mainhand, where as he would neeed 2550 with the sword in his mainhand, allowing him to use up those stats on other things such as mastery etc. Just and educated guess.
Probably the biggest thing that rppm trinkets include is the feelings of rage and joy of an unstable bi-polar person when your dps sways back and forth faster than a pregnant woman's emotions.
It has to do with what the person above me said. The amount of Crit you get from reforging all that excess Expertise is worth more than the MH Wep DMG increase.
At the gear level these guys are at that extra itembudget converts directly into more mastery rather than crit (Kreps would have the exact same amount of crit even if he had to gain 1% more expertise as every slot of gear either has native crit or is reforged to crit already) but the principle holds, as at that gear level mastery is approaching strength in power.
Soy did have Shin'ka MH & 522 Soulburning in OH due to the racial. That is only effective though if you can stay at Exp cap to make full use of the other stats, but now it's swapped around due to too much expertise.
Yo why am i seeing warrior's in guilds like blood legion using two hander's? I though SMF was best atm?
Reverse question for human: Zerat MH Shin'ka OH, only 7.5% expertise on mainhand offhand 6,5% aye?
I've read about it a few months ago and I forgot it, as it's 'only' my offspec :P
We are as God intended. Fallible, yet capable of great things.
You use the highest ilvl combination of what drops for you, not everyone can drop only 1H weapons.
We use them because
a) It's what dropped for us
b) Extra stamina plays a very big part in progression raiding too - fun fact ^^
c) Not all fights are single-target, most fights in fact involve quite a bit of cleave, especially Lei Shen which was the primary boss
d) Soys preference of playstyle, I prefer SMF tbh
e) They look cool? Idk :P
f) Mainly first 3 points
@Pippo Yeah you only need 7.5% Expertise on the MH.


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Angke Station located on Jl. Angke Barat, Tambora, Jakarta Barat/West Jakarta and its location within the Commercial Center of the Angke Station. There is only one entrance and exit at this station. Only one Commuter Line ticket sales counter and located to the right as you enter the station. Inside the station there are many mini shops which sell a wide range of good from food to gold jewelry. The station has three railways with 3 platforms. On the platform 1 there is a prayer room and toilet, seating is available on the platform 2 and platform 3 but not enough. Public transport available in front of the station is only motorcycle taxi
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Then why you wanna glaze me?
Love it all from the air thrusts at the beginning to the giant cell phone at the end.
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As a founding editor and current editor-at-large of InStyle, Hal Rubenstein has been the authority on fashion for decades. Next month, he'll bring his expert fashion knowledge to a tangible reality when he launches his own line for HSN. Debuting September 27th, Rubenstein's eponymous collection will embody the style elements he firmly believes in, namely personal flair and tailored silhouettes (click the photo to get a sneak peek). "I want to teach women how to put a wardrobe together -- how to build a wardrobe," he said of his inspiration. "If you can look in the mirror and figure out what sets you apart from everybody else, then I've done my job." In between promoting his new collection, finalizing his second book and launching his editorial site halrubenstein.com, we tapped into his style encyclopedia of a brain for styling tips, fall trends and more. Read his thoughts below.
What's the best way to upgrade a ho-hum look?
Women are typically unhappy with their look if doesn't fit right. Take it to a tailor and have it re-sized/re-shaped, so that it fits you well.
If leather is out of your budget, is it OK to go vegan/faux? Or should you skip it all together?
In this day and age, leather is rarely out of your budget. Be a more aggressive shopper. There are many discount options; outlet stores, warehouse prices, seasonal sales. But if you are going to go faux, stay away from PVC. It's often too shiny and it's environmentally unsafe. There are some fine vegan leathers out there, and just make sure they have depth. If you can put it on and fool one of your friends, then you're good.
Over your multi-decades-long fashion career, whose fashion evolution has kept you interested? Who keeps it fresh year after year?
I think women are too diverse and fascinating to boil it down to one. I'm going to choose three completely different types of women – Emma Watson: Her transition from adolescence to adulthood has been handled beautifully and with such grace. Cate Blanchett: She understands what clothes can do for her. Michelle Obama: She recognizes the power that clothes have to translate her message as First Lady. She is leveraging her clothing as a tool to relay information and relevance.
Pearls or diamonds?
Always diamonds.
Click through to preview four items from Rubenstein's 20-piece collection, available September 27 on HSN.com and scroll down to see a video previewing his lineup.
• Oscars 2013: Hal Rubenstein's Five Fave Looks
• 5 Ways to Make Your Summer Pieces Work for Fall
• See Emma Watson's Transformation Over the Years


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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Germany (and London): Photo recap
First of all, even though the forecast called for rainy, 50-degree weather throughout our trip, we had surprisingly nice and springlike weather the whole time. One day in London was crazy, with rain one minute, sunshine the next, then both simultaneously five minutes after that. And the next day was gorgeous. Just check out that sky.
I LOVED London. I sort of thought I would, and Torsten, who lived there for three years before he moved to the US, said that I would, and also I had been there before, but only in 1995, and I hardly remembered it. But wow, it was great. It was just the perfect city. It's sophisticated but not snobby, and beautiful and complex, and each little neighborhood is like its own mini city. Often after I spend a few days in a city, I feel like I've more or less seen it all, but in London I knew I hadn't even gotten to the tip of the iceberg. AND the city buses are double decker, so I got the luxury of seeing the sights from the top of a bus without paying exorbitant tourist fees. How much more perfect could it get?
Basically, I want to go back to London. Although we had a good time in Germany too. The weather there was also surprisingly nice and mild. We didn't do much--we weren't there for long, and it would have bothered Torsten's mother quite a bit if we'd gone jaunting off to faraway towns like last time. So we stuck around his hometown, walking around the city, hiking a little trail that Torsten loved as a kid, and visiting a garden show. It was very peaceful. And very nice.
So! Since we're talking about travel today, let's address your questions that have to do with that subject.
First, The Tomball Three asks, How many countries have you visited and what are they?
Outside of the US, obviously, I've visited Canada, England, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Senegal. So I guess that means I've visited nine foreign countries.
Ashley D asks, If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
This question stumps me because there are so many places I want to visit. My practical side wants to say Antarctica, because I want to visit all seven continents and that one is the most difficult and expensive to get to. So if I could travel anywhere, that would have to be it, since I would be more likely to get to the other places later. But high on the list are also Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Panama.
Alexa asks, What is the most outrageous thing you witnessed while in Germany?
Ummmmm. Wow, this is a really tough question. I haven't really seen anything outrageous in Germany, and particularly not on this last trip, which was very low-key. Let's see. Last time we were there some woman backed into Torsten's parked car without even looking behind her, then flipped out at him and called him an asshole like it was his fault. That was pretty outrageous. Although not specifically German. Does that count?
The Frog Princess has two questions, both travel-related. The first is, What is your favourite German food? Please describe in detail.
There is a lot of really yummy German food, including schnitzel, bratwurst, and black forest cake. But my absolute favorite has got to be mett. I had never heard of it before my last trip to Germany, but it is basically minced pork meat from the inside of a sausage. It's served raw, usually on a baguette with onion. And it is SO GOOD.
The second is, Based on this last trip, what is one touristy thing that I absolutely must see/do while I'm in London in July?
Oh man. This is impossible. If Torsten were answering this question, he would say the London Eye, which is a HUGE wheel above the Thames, like a Ferris Wheel only much, much bigger. It takes about half an hour to go around and you are in a big glass capsule with like 20 other people. It provides fantastic views. Of course, it also costs about 13 pounds, which is a lot considering the exchange rate. But it was fun. Still, it wasn't my favorite part of the trip. I would suggest walking the Millennium Mile, which has the added bonus of taking you past Tower Bridge, which I love. Also, I'd take one of the normal double decker buses, and try to ride in the front at the top--on some routes, you get a great view of lots of the sites, and it doesn't cost nearly as much as the sightseeing bus tours. But really, you just can't go wrong with London. That city is AMAZING.
You can see the full set of photos here.
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It looks really beautiful! Unfortunately I've never been to europe... but i'm glad you had a great time :-)
p.s. I saw that you commented about the whole thing that happened to my friends this weekend and thankfully that was NOT in my town. We go like 45 minutes away to go to that bar... but usually stuff like that doesn't happen where I live, thank god. :-)Loved the photos! They are awesome and how lucky you are to have had such good weather in London.
I'm glad things went better with the in-laws... I sort of went through the same thing with my MIL but I think she just needed to get used to the idea that I was becoming a part of the family. Since then she´s mostly been nice.
I didn't ask a question since I was totally blank- but one came to me now so I'm including it here:
Now that you have been to London and liked it so much- would you consider moving there if the opportunity arose?The Tomball Three asked the question I was originally going to ask, but now that you've answered it I have a new question:
Spain holds a special place in my heart, as it was the first time I ever travelled without my parents, and the first time I travelled overseas. So my question is what is your favorite part of Spain to spend time in and why?
Also, I've not yet been to London, although I have a feeling I would love it. In the meantime I'm enjoying traveling vicariously through others.- Jessie B.Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:00:00 AM
Love the photos you posted here! The sky looks amazing - perfect blue with perfect white clouds. I have never been to London yet but I think I'd want to stay if I went.
ReplyDelete Jess, I loved London when I went, and I've always said I would live there if I could. However, now that I've lived six hours by plane in one direction, I'm not sure I want to go in the other direction. I think I'm shooting for a bit closer to home.
I loved your pictures. And seriously. I could totally picture you living in London. Also, can I throw out a recommendation? The Winston Churchill War Museum was absolutely FASCINATING, but most people miss it because of its location near Parliament and Westminster Abbey.


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I love the city of Melbourne!
I've just driven Daughter Number 2 to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre to sit her penultimate exam and I have a few hours to kill before she'll emerge with that glad-it's-over-but-not-really-sure-how-it-went feeling. I'm sitting beside the Yarra sipping a perfectly chilled sauvignon blanc on a perfectly warm evening. There are suited business people all around, winding down after a hard day at the office and t-shirted casual types just out enjoying the view. The architecture is interesting, the river is languid and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Bicycle lanes in Stockholm are clearly defined and heaven help the unsuspecting tourist who should step into the path of a determined, destination-oriented cyclist! I have been the target of the occasional expletive and the aggressive ringing of bicycle bells when I have inadvertently violated the Swedish cyclists' sanctioned space. My husband and I have often joked that if we're to meet our demise in Stockholm, we're more likely to be taken out by a bike than a car! Here the pace is slightly slower but the bicycle and pedestrian blend lends some pleasing grace and artistry to the otherwise pragmatic endeavour of two-wheeled commuting. There's no bell-ringing and it all just seems to work.
Note: My grainy iPhone picture does no justice to this most photogenic city. For some excellent local shots see http://www.melbournephotos.net.au/


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Top 10: Hotels To Spot Celebs
Now, now, there's no shame in being a celebrity fanatic. To each his own. But why let vapid reporters and photographers get all the first-hand goods? Toss away the sloppy seconds and drink up some of the glitz yourself. Below, you'll find the Top 10 U.S. hotels where the stars converge for a drink, a bite, a day by the pool, or even a weekend getaway. Check out any of these spots and you're bound to run into a celebrity. Go and give the paparazzi a run for their money.
Note: All prices are set per night, in U.S. dollars, and may vary.
Number 10
W New York
Times Square, New York City, New YorkThe W hotel chain (part of the Starwood chain) is synonymous with cool, and so, naturally, is its clientele. Its latest incarnation in Times Square has been a hit since opening day, mainly due to great dining at the Blue Fin restaurant and guaranteed good times at The Whiskey bar. Its five-star Bliss spa service has drawn a few famous lookers as well.
Price for a room: $255 to $409
Celebrities spotted: Cindy Crawford, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gwyneth Paltrow
Number 9
The Plaza Hotel
New York City, New YorkAt the fabled intersection of Central Park and Fifth Avenue is The Plaza, one of New York's glimmering gems. Its Palm Court restaurant is one of the city's prime meeting locations, and the adjacent Oak Room was Al Pacino's set choice for 1992's Scent of a Woman. Movies like The Great Gatsby and The Way We Were were also filmed there.
Price for a room: $380 to $1,200
Celebrities spotted: Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones (they got married there), Larry King, Sharon Stone
Number 8
The Shore Club
South Beach, FloridaBesides being utterly elegant, Ian Schrager's Shore Club houses Miami's Skybar, which is replete with beautiful women and rich guys who gather to make their moves. This hotel also houses Nobu, a sushi joint co-owned by Robert De Niro. Be a sport and yell across the room, "You lookin' at my maki?" If you don't spot a celebrity dining or lounging by the pool, then you're sure to spot one in the art deco lobby.
Price for a room: $245 to $650
Celebrities spotted: Tara Reid, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez
Number 7
Sundance Resort
Provo Canyon, UtahWhen he founded the film festival of the same name, Robert Redford bought this piece of land and turned it into a sold-out ski resort. It also happens to be where all the big names gather for the famed indie film extravaganza. Many future stars can be found during festival week, making it fun to place bets on the next big director.
Price for a room: $100 to $535
Celebrities spotted: Natalie Portman, Salma Hayek, Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton
Number 6
Hotel Bel-Air
Los Angeles, CaliforniaA luxurious tropical villa nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this is a hotel like no other. It's no wonder rich celebrities come here to escape the urban madness of Los Angeles. This peaceful oasis with every luxurious trimming also has a restaurant, which is widely known as one of the most romantic eateries around, not to mention one of Zagat's most highly rated hotel restaurants.
Price for a room: $345 to $2,500
Celebrities spotted: Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Beatty, Jim Carrey, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, Robert De Niro.
Head back to South Beach, and wine and dine in SoHo...


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Monday, February 6, 2012
Graphing Data -- Freebie
Our new Math unit is on interpreting data. The kids will love these activities. They will roll a die twenty times, make a tally chart, then show the data in various ways. After graphing, they will write their own questions that can be answered by comparing the data and share them with their friends. Click on the pic to download. (And add to my comment data by leaving one!)
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brucek's Event Journal
Saturday January 15, 2011 / 10:00pm
Blue Man Group Chicago
2 tickets
Main Floor
How was your experience?
As far as the show goes , this is my 3rd time seeing it and it is always fantastic. You ask that I describe an event that is indescribable except for the fact that it seemed like everyone there enjoyed it just as much as I did .You could actually walk in after having had a car wreck and being laid off your job ,and you will walk out of the theater laughing and happy. I believe that it is impossible to see that show and still be in a depressed or a bad mood . SEE IT ,,,,you will not be sorry. Its a little pricey but well worth it .


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"The EPA made critical mistakes and misjudgments at almost every step of the process," said David Stewart, Encana's top environmental officer. "We believe the results should be reviewed by independent parties outside EPA."
The pushback wasn't exactly unexpected. The three-year EPA analysis of drinking water quality around Pavilion, Wyoming, represents one of the first instances in which the agency has established what it considers a link between drilling involving hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and chemicals found in monitoring wells that may have contaminated groundwater. It's not the only case of contamination the agency has documented, but the Pavilion study (unveiled right before Colorado adopted tough new fracking disclosure rules) quickly became national news -- and seemed to take industry spokesmen by surprise.
Encana officials maintain that the "link" to their operations is dubious at best. Stewart and others defended the structural integrity of Encana's Pavilion wells, which are shallower than most fracking rigs because of the danger of hitting pockets of methane below. The methane detected in locals' water can be attributed to water wells that were drilled too deep, Stewart insisted, not migration of fracking fluids.
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Innovative technology offers potential to transform eye care and further enhance Alcon's leadership in contact lenses and intraocular lenses
Agreement is a first step for Novartis to evolve technology to manage human diseases and conditions
Basel, Switzerland, July 15, 2014 - Novartis announced that its eye care division Alcon has entered into an agreement with a division of Google Inc. to in-license its "smart lens" technology for all ocular medical uses. The agreement with Google[x], a team within Google that is devoted to finding new solutions to big global problems, provides Alcon with the opportunity to develop and commercialize Google's "smart lens" technology with the potential to transform eye care and further enhance Alcon's pipeline and global leadership in contact lenses and intraocular lenses. The transaction remains subject to anti-trust approvals.
The agreement between Google and Alcon represents an important step for Novartis, across all of its divisions, to leverage technology to manage human diseases and conditions. Google's key advances in the miniaturization of electronics complement Novartis's deep pharmaceuticals and medical device expertise. Novartis aims to enhance the ways in which diseases are mapped within the body and ultimately prevented.
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"Our dream is to use the latest technology in the miniaturization of electronics to help improve the quality of life for millions of people," said Sergey Brin, Co-Founder, Google. "We are very excited to work with Novartis to make this dream come true."
Under the agreement, Google[x] and Alcon will collaborate to develop a "smart lens" that has the potential to address ocular conditions. The smart lens technology involves non-invasive sensors, microchips and other miniaturized electronics which are embedded within contact lenses. Novartis' interest in this technology is currently focused in two areas:
Helping diabetic patients manage their disease by providing a continuous, minimally invasive measurement of the body's glucose levels via a "smart contact lens" which is designed to measure tear fluid in the eye and connects wirelessly with a mobile device; For people living with presbyopia who can no longer read without glasses, the "smart lens" has the potential to provide accommodative vision correction to help restore the eye's natural autofocus on near objects in the form of an accommodative contact lens or intraocular lens as part of the refractive cataract treatment. The agreement marries Google's expertise in miniaturized electronics, low power chip design and microfabrication with Alcon's expertise in physiology and visual performance of the eye, clinical development and evaluation, as well as commercialization of contact and intraocular lenses. Through the collaboration, Alcon seeks to accelerate product innovation based on Google's "smart lens" technology.
"Alcon and Google have a deep and common passion for innovation," said Jeff George, Division Head of Alcon. "By combining Alcon's leadership in eye care and expertise in contact lenses and intraocular lenses with Google's innovative "smart lens" technology and groundbreaking speed in research, we aim to unlock a new frontier to jointly address the unmet medical needs of millions of eye care patients around the world."
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Yes. Required to wear by anyone riding a bicycle since 1990 in my state and other states followed shortly after. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_helmets_in_Australia Some exemptions apply and apparently in 2014 in QLD you can have an exemption on religious grounds! WTF that is I do not know.
Religious grounds most often refers to Sikh men whose religious beliefs mean that they have to wear a turban.
In 1980 when I was recovering from my total correction surgery that went wrong, I was transfered to a regular room and given paints to paint my window. I did this: What you can't see in the picture is the left side of the window. I painted the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard in front of a house and the house had a flag pole that I put the rebel battle flag (as seen on the car.) This was in center city Philadelphia and this room was in the middle of the hospital when looking from the outside.
When I was going to summer day camp, they'd pack 8 or 10 kids in the back of a station wagon with the rear seat folded down. We sat cross-legged on the bare metal floor. Seatbelts? Hell, no seats! Nowadays we're afraid to let our kids walk two blocks to school. Ridiculous.
One of the funniest things I've ever heard was Howie Mandel in a cable special in the 80s ... "We didn't have a Mr. Potato Head, so we'd just stick shit on my grandmother's face."
Me too. Sadly, there's always gonna be that, but you can't dwell on it. If anything it makes you appreciate the people around you, because they could be gone tomorrow.
I had to look up what a rumble seat is. They were known as dickey seats in British (and Australian) English.
Everybody said "eenie meenie miney mo" when I was a kid. There was no "tiger" in there anywhere. Now I wince when I hear the words. Candy cigarettes? Of course. My dad had a convertible. He would take us kids for rides on the new freeway (speed limit 75 mph according to the signs, but nobody really cared). Once he got the car to 90 mph, we stood up on the back seat so that our hair would blow in the wind.
In Australia our candy cigarettes were called Fags since that was slang for cigarettes. They changed the name to Fads in the 90's. You can still buy them. (And fag is still slang for cigarettes). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FADS_Fun_Sticks_(candy)
Yes, but Fads (Fads Fun Sticks) lost their red top so that they no longer look like cigarettes. Does anyone actually buy them?
Actually, I completely screwed up with that last one. What I had thought of as a rumble seat is actually nothing of the kind. I was thinking of the armrest that folded down from the back seat of the car (which, as a child, I thought was an actual seat) Somehow I thought that was a rumble seat. My bad.
Yeah, I was beginning to wonder if you were like 90 years old or something. In any case, rumble seats definitely wouldn't pass today's safety standards. BTW, in America a rumble seat was sometimes humorously called a "mother-in-law seat."
I do agree, except for the seat belt thingy. You'd be surprised how horrible the injuries are even at such a low velocity as 12 mph. When I was a kid, seat belts for normal cars were not invented yet. Only racing cars had some. IIRC the first ones in normal cars turned up in the 70s. Today I feel naked without a seatbelt.
If I remember correctly, seat belts were available as optional equipment in some American cars going back to the 50s, maybe further. My dad's 63 Corvette had them, and so did the 64 Impala and 66 Chevelle. You can still buy candy cigarettes, and a lot of other cool candy stuff, at www.nostalgiccandy.com . Oh, yeah. Almost forgot Space Food Sticks. I loved those things. www.spacefoodsticks.com


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I never imagined I could become the kind of person who would be interested in lawns. I never actually wanted to have grass, to tell you the truth. I thought it was a stupid idea. You've got to find somewhere to put the mower, and somewhere to put the extension lead for the mower, and somewhere to put all the clippings created by the mower, and that's before you've stored all the poisonous chemicals you need to keep the lawn in anything like good condition.
But this year I find that somehow I've changed. Something's clicked in my head. I've been patching. I've been re-sowing the bare bits. I've been out there with sand, for crying out loud. A big bag of sand, scattering it carefully over the bumpier bits of grass, trying to fill in the divots. Pestwise, I've become Bill Murray in Caddyshack. I feel like taking up yelling "Au revoir, gopher."
The biggest problem is with the little hummocks created at the edges of the turf I so carefully laid last summer, imagining that what I laid would stay perfectly flat. No such luck. It's not even a bit flat, actually. Where the turf edges met and grew together, evidently eddies were created in the space-time continuum which distort the very fabric of the lawn, leaving bits of it that cannot be described as flat by any stretch of the imagination, and making it nigh-on impossible to mow.
It's the flatness that's obsessing me. And I'm not alone. One of my neighbours, who used to find a bit of recreational dancing and loud music sufficient for a good weekend, has started talking about taking up his entire lawn and starting again, in pursuit of the perfect sward.
Then there's the bits that have died in the shade since last summer. I've reseeded with a shady grass mix supposed to make it more likely to thrive with only a few hours of direct sunlight a day. I've even, god help me, started feeding it. I began with a watering can and a cupful of seaweed extract, walking back and forth giving my tiny lawn a lovely seasidey smell. There I was, doing it all organic, like. But then I saw a giant box of proper chemical lawn care, Westland Aftercut, on sale in the supermarket and a devil started whispering inside me. And my greedy little hand reached out and grabbed it before I could so much as yell "Save the worms!"
Worms notwithstanding, the difference is astonishing. Each blade has suddenly become an Incredible Hulk of the grass world, twice as tall and four times as green as normal grass. So, OK, Aftercut's not organic by any stretch of the imagination. But it is only a box of lawn food. (And it's not one of the even more potent 4-in-1 concoctions which will get rid of moss and perennial weeds at the same time as doing all the green gigantification.)
What I have begun to realise, with even my limited experience of being a lawn obsessive (Class of 2013, we can start to think of ourselves) is that it's mostly in the mow. The more you mow, the thicker, greener, happier a lawn seems to get. It's like some sort of weird mistreatment-parallel horticultural paradigm (that people like me who have signally failed to read Fifty Shades… don't really get).
This week I've mowed the lawn once already, and it's only Tuesday. I'm already sitting here slightly itchily, thinking, "It's a nice afternoon, why not just give it one more cut?" I feel like a person who's become addicted to having their legs waxed. I just want it really, really short, and I'm quite happy to get out there whenever the job requires, and possibly more often.
In fact, I found myself pondering a breakfast cut this morning, in a perfect moment of denial, telling myself, "I mean, the bin men will be here in a minute and then no one'll be able to sleep anyway." Oh, come on: is 7am really too early to mow the lawn?
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HOW IT ALMOST CERTAINLY DIDN'T HAPPEN: Following on from yesterday morning, when Elton John said "fucking" during the Chris Moyles show, BBC DG Mark Thompson went storming into the Radio One offices.
"I was just driving into work, and I had Radio One's breakfast show on. How the hell did that fuck get on air?" yells Thompson.
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Most of the conifers of the Pacific coastal forest are monoecious (mon-EEE-shus), meaning they have both male and female flowers on the same tree. Unlike dioecious (die-EEE-shus) trees, which have to find a date with an opposite sex tree (via the wind) before they are pollinated, many of the conifers on the coast can self-fertilize.
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The coast has been having one of the coldest springs on record. This has delayed growth of most trees, and everything seems a few weeks behind right now. But the weather can only slow growth down, not stop it altogether.
The bright red-pink flowers of the Douglas-fir are hard to miss, and you can see the form of the finished hard, brown cone beginning to develop. Aided by the wind, the small male pollen sacks on the tree will fertilize the cones so they produce seeds.
Douglas-fir only has a good seed crop every 5 to 7 years. "Previous vegetative growth and cone crops affect the cone productivity in subsequent years and help explain the cyclic pattern of reproduction in Douglas fir." This long lived tree (up to 1500 years) does not even reach maximum seed production until trees reach old growth status, about two or three hundred years old.
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Squeak / Chirp in Rear Axle Pinion (Differential)
Some background ... I have a 2006 Ford F-250 Super Crew Lariat FX4 6.0L PSD. I took the truck into a shop and had a bad set of pinion bearings replaced. The shop did not get the preload right (too loose), and I had a decel noise in the rear end. The preload was tightened, and the noise went away.
After about a week (and after a towing trip), a new noise showed up. This time, it's a squeak / chirping sound. At first, I swore it was the brakes; however, after jacking the rear axle up and running the truck in drive, the sound was pinpointed at the rear axle pinion area. The noise only occurs on decel after the pumpkin has warmed. I can let off the pedal and the squeak / chirping sound will start at a frequency thats relavent to the drive speed. I suspected the drive shaft carrier bearing, but it was quiet. I also suspected the u-joints (a typical source of squeaks), but I replaced all of my u-joints with Spicer's (5-801x's) less than 10k miles ago. Has anyone else had an experience with this sort of noise out of a 10.5" Sterling (or any other diff)? Should I replace the rear joint "again" or tighten the preload just a tad? Last edited by OxFORD; 02-18-2012 at 07:04 PM. |
02-19-2012, 07:59 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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What I'm thinking as well; reckon it'd be worth replacing that rear Spicer (nearest pumpkin) just to rule that out? I know the noise is from that area kind of hard to pinpoint if its the joint or pinion (althought I suspect the pinion).
Last edited by OxFORD; 02-19-2012 at 08:03 AM. |
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