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AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Friday. Stock traders acquired 8,690 put options on the company. This is an increase of 15,418% compared to the average daily volume of 56 put options.
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on AER shares. Zacks Investment Research raised AerCap from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, November 6th. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their price target on AerCap from $77.00 to $74.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 14th. Cowen raised their price target on AerCap from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, November 3rd. Wells Fargo & Co set a $62.00 price target on AerCap and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, December 15th. Finally, Citigroup started coverage on AerCap in a report on Friday, December 8th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $57.00 price target for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. The stock has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $57.30.
Shares of AerCap (NYSE AER) opened at $54.23 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $8,569.20, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.00, a PEG ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.85. AerCap has a 52 week low of $41.54 and a 52 week high of $54.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a current ratio of 0.42 and a quick ratio of 0.42.
AerCap announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, November 2nd that permits the company to repurchase $200.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the financial services provider to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Financial Counselors Inc. increased its stake in shares of AerCap by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Financial Counselors Inc. now owns 6,881 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $319,000 after buying an additional 249 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia increased its stake in shares of AerCap by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 6,049 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $281,000 after buying an additional 273 shares during the period. Stifel Financial Corp increased its stake in shares of AerCap by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 26,115 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $1,213,000 after buying an additional 410 shares during the period. Stephens Inc. AR increased its stake in shares of AerCap by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 25,520 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $1,185,000 after buying an additional 452 shares during the period. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of AerCap by 10.7% in the 2nd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 8,337 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $389,000 after purchasing an additional 803 shares during the last quarter. 85.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
About AerCap
AerCap Holdings N.V. is an independent aircraft leasing company. The Company focuses on acquiring in-demand aircraft, funding them, hedging interest rate risk and using its platform to deploy these assets. It operates its business on a global basis, leasing aircraft to customers in various geographical regions.
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book review
Review of Chris Bolgiano's The Appalachian Forest
Review of The Appalachian Forest, A Search For Roots and Renewal by Chris Bolgiano (Stackpole Books, 1988, 280 pages) Anyone backpacking the Appalachian Trail between Springer Mountain and the
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Book Review: "Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple"
I was also impressed that all the ingredients could be packed into a one quart zip lock freezer bag. When it came time to prepare my dinner, all I had...
Review of "Backpacking with the Saints"
Defining Spirit(uality), a reflection from the perspective of a Certified Yoga Instructor. Julianne Roth posted a nice piece about hiking as spiritual endeavor that she
Benton MacKaye: Reviewing an Unconventional American Life
Reviewing "The two continued to follow parallel paths by attending Harvard University and delving into writing, activism and hiking in New England. He wrote Benton MacKaye: Conservationist, Planner
Book Review: Where's the Next Shelter?
There were several times when reading Gary Sizer's "Where's the Next Shelter?" provides the first-hand experiences of Gary "Green Giant" Sizer as he encounters multiple hurdles on the path to
How To Walk: A Book Review
My reasons for hiking the Appalachian Trail lean more towards self-discovery, mindfulness, and meditation. In order to set a foundation for a mindful and meditative thru-hike, I've been reading many
Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart: A Book Review
Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart: A Book Review I first stumbled upon Carrot Quinn's book while I was attempting my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. I must've been...
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Monospaced rendering as not monospaced on WindowsSubmitted by Alan Dague-Greene on 9 December 2012 - 12:07am
(I originally posted this in the FontLab support forum, but y'all are pretty active here, and I'm in a bit of a panic mode, so pardon the bad habit.)
Hi folks, I'm having a strange issue with a monospaced TrueType font on Windows, and I'm wondering if anyone will have seen something like this before.
The custom font in question is designed to match a different custom font, and the metrics are supposed to match exactly.
On Windows 7, the font renders as non-monospaced, with more space given to certain characters (o, L, P). Additionally, certain characters seem to be dramatically shifted within their bounding box, such that they run into their neighbors (particularly the uppercase i). There's also too much leading. On a Mac, everything shows up fine, properly monospaced.


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Étude House | Play 101 Pencils + Shadow Brush/
This month I received another box from the beautiful Étude House! ♥
Their cosmetics have fast become one of my favourite brands, for price, and especially for quality. This month's box has only proven that even more.
Play 101 Pencils
I received Étude House's Play 101 pencils. These are a multi-purpose makeup pencil, and they're available in a multitude of colours. I received colours 1, 6, 8, 11, 43, and 44.
I also received this information pack! You can read through it yourself, but in short, it's information about the pencils, plus a tutorial from superstar Korean beauty blogger Pony! I received all the pencils needed to recreate her chic, bad-girl look.
44, 43, 11, 8, 6, 1
The pencils themselves are twist-up, and the bottom of the pencil is removable to reveal a small sharpener to create a sharp point if needed!
They're really versatile, and can be used not only as eyeliners, but eyeshadow, lip colour, highlight, blush, concealer, and more. They're also waterproof and smudgeproof.
Flash → No Flash → Daylight
1 • 6 • 8 • 11 • 43 • 44
You can see I received a few different finishes. The available finishes are Creamy, Matte, Glossy, Shimmering, and Glitter.
1: Creamy
6: Shimmering
8: Matte
11: Creamy
43: Glitter
44: Glitter
These pencils DO NOT SMUDGE. At all. I went out for a walk after swatching the pencils, and they were still on my arm. I rubbed at them, they did not move, I rubbed really really hard too! I am so incredibly impressed, no other pencil for me has performed so well. They eventually came off with makeup remover.
I tried out Pony's makeup tutorial. I don't think I suit heavy makeup unfortunately! But it was fun to try! I was especially impressed with the multi-usage function, and the effect as a lip colour in particular. The pencils are very pigmented!
I was also impressed with the pencil I used as a concealer- I had never thought to use a pencil as such before! It's great for touchups and the no-smudge factor was absolutely incredible, the staying power is great for all of these pencils.
Shadow Brush 201
I also received the Étude House Shadow Brush 201. I didn't actually know that EH even made brushes, so it was a great surprise!
It's a simple brush with a white handle and a silver ferrule. The brand name is located at the end of the handle. The brushes are shaped into a flat semicircle and they are very sturdy.
I used it to smudge my black pencil. It easily buffed the sharp line into a smokey shadow. Bear in mind that due to the no-smudge, these pencils 'set' very quickly, meaning you must smudge as soon as you apply. There's about a 10 second window.
The brush does not splay at all, it is very sturdy and keeps it shape well, giving you lots of control! I'm pressing down as hard as I can in these photos, it's really strong!
Water Bottle
I also received this cute bottle! It's a small water bottle decorated with Etude House designs!
I think this is almost too pretty to use, so I'll set it on my dresser as a cute decoration!


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Congratulations to this year's US Open Racket Bracket Winners!
This year's Women's draw was full of upsets so it was an incredibly tough draw to get correct. Del Potro taking the title from Fed was also a bit of a surprise on the men's side.
This year's winners are:
- Women's Draw:Tim Wei (209 points)
- Men's Draw:Doug Plummer (192 points)
We'll be back in January with the Australian Open Draw!


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Remembering our little Corbin Elijah today, on his second still-birthday. We still miss him so, and wish he could have been part of our family here on earth. I know he is having a WAY better time in heaven than he would have ever had here with us….but still, we miss him!
This picture was from, I believe, about his 15 week sonogram. He was adorable, kicking around, having a good ol' time in the womb! Only 4 or 5 weeks after this photo, he stopped kicking…his little heart had stopped beating, and he was instantly in heaven.
Glory Baby, by Watermark
Glory baby you slipped away as fast as we could say baby…baby..
You were growing, what happened dear?
You disappeared on us baby…baby..
Heaven will hold you before we do
Heaven will keep you safe until we're home with you…
Until we're home with you…
Miss you everyday
Miss you in every way
But we know there's a
day when we will hold you
We will hold you
You'll kiss our tears away
When we're home to stay
Can't wait for the day when we will see you
We will see you
But baby let sweet Jesus hold you
'till mom and dad can hold you…
You'll just have heaven before we do
You'll just have heaven before we do
Sweet little babies, it's hard to
understand it 'cause we're hurting
We are hurting
But there is healing
And we know we're stronger people through the growing
And in knowing-
That all things work together for our good
And God works His purposes just like He said He would…
Just like He said He would…
I can't imagine heaven's lullabies
and what they must sound like
But I will rest in knowing, heaven is your home
And it's all you'll ever know…all you'll ever know…


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Digital advertisement created by Famous, Belgium for GAIA, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.
Creative Directors: Tim Driesen, Iwein Vandevyver, Jean-Marc Wachsmann
Creatives: Nathalie Wlostowski, Frederik Clarysse
Creative interns: Toon Vanpoucke, Morgane Choppinet
Account Director: An Van Den Cruyce
Account Manager: Marlies Neudt
Project Managers: Miet Lust, Bart Seghers
P.R.: Liesbeth Pyck, Anne-cecile Collignon
Interactive Developers: Thomas Matheussen, Valentijn Steenhoudt
Production: Lander Engels, Laurens Groven
Design: Nathalie Wlostowski
Nice idea but the effing logo takes up 10% of the viewing space.
Why would you put it over the video!?
Well, I guess they wanted to be close to what Chatroulette have but didn't get a big budget.
With this design it's harder to tell that they used Youtube as a support.
Maybe it's to give an impression of "no cheap", that's how I see it.
But that don't really matter, it's full of cuteness
Must be the inspiration for this little number http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvnz7vBMhHc
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text: I'm not really sure what's going on but apparently DH's cousin wants to get rid of her chihuahua. She was going to give it to some guy who was going to breed her. The dog is less than a year old and has already had a litter of puppies! Dh's mom told him about this and he has been worrying about this dog all day, so finally he asked his mom to call her and see if she had given it away yet...I was on the phone with his mom when he called, so she had to let me go to find out...this all happened in the last half hour. eeeee! I'm scared because I'm not sure how Greta is going to react, she might try to eat her. Maya will be fine. This chi is not potty trained at all *sigh* but I hear she is very sweet and loves to cuddle, she was in a home where they could not give her enough attention and the dad hated her. So...the plan right now is to foster her until we can find her a good home. Also to spay her once she's a little more comfortable with us and in our home. There will be no more breeding of this pup! Cross your fingers for me that all goes well..I'm nervous. So either tonight, tomorrow, or the next day we should be getting her. I'll upload pics when we get her.


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Monday 28th July 2014 Stair sprints 8 rounds 25 mins today including warmup Tuesday 29th July 2014 Deadlift 4×6-8 Then Seated rows 3×12 Supinated lat pull downs 3×12 Endurance chin ups 2×5 Biceps curls 1×7-7-7 21s Biceps curls 1×21 reps Then Hanging bent knee windshield wipers 2×20/30 Hanging knee to elbows 2×20 Wednesday 30th July […]Read More
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text: She runs hot and cold with me and I guess it's time for a cold spell. It turns out the Pizza Hut job is legit - at least it's legit that she works there as a driver ...not a full time server with benefits ...but at least the whole thing wasn't made up. Haven't heard from her in a week ...yet she's only 1.5 blocks away. Last time I saw her was good -we'd gone to lunch and she was supposed to get back to me about having dinner with a friend of hers and a friend of mine on Sat - never returned my calls about that. I'm giving her space ...which is what I always do during these cold spells...but it just makes me sad. I was looking at scrapbooks last night and wondering what ever happened to that happy little girl. Thanks for listening.. Dash


text: Hi. I have a problem with my WII in which the crosshairs don't appear/show. This is what I've done thus far to trouble-shoot: 1. Unplugged everything and re-plugged it all in. 2. Recalibrated/reregistered the chuks 3. looked at the sensor bar through a digital camera. I could see both left and right 5 blue lights meaning the sensor bar is ok 4. Batteries in chuks are new 5. I can scroll left and right on the menu using the chuk proving the chucks and sensor works 6. One forum said to light two candles and place in front of the sensor. I even tried that but it didn't work. (is it really suppose to work??) Anybody have any other ideas to proof? cheers - CS


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Mike Taber, a 2006 graduate of Oswego State, recently opened the doors of his new indoor climbing facility called The Wall. This is the first indoor climbing facility in Central New York.
Taber has been working on this establishment since May 2010 and it finally debuted on Sept. 15, 2011.
Not only is Taber an Oswego alumnus who majored in business administration but he was born and raised on the west side of Oswego. He came up with the idea for The Wall not too long ago.
"Ever since I was in college I had wanted to open a business," Taber said. He opened a soda bar business in 2008 called "Taste-Buds" across from the Oswego movie theatre, but unfortunately, it was only open for a year because of the lack of sales due to the economic recession.
"After 'Taste-Buds' closed I realized I wanted to open another business and after some thought, I came up with the rock climbing business."
"When the idea popped in my head, I was at RockVentures in Rochester and I was there climbing and thinking we need this here in Oswego," Taber said. "I knew I didn't want to drive all the way to Rochester every time I wanted to rock climb. I realized this was not only a problem for me, it was a problem for many. This is something I would've wanted when I was younger."
Soon after Taber realized there was a need for an indoor climbing facility, he constructed demographic research and surveys, which returned positive feedback.
"I'm opening up a rock climbing business because I haven't gotten the chance to do it as much as I wanted and I've developed a passion for it," Taber said. "I'm a beginner to intermediate climber."
So far, he has been receiving optimistic opinions about The Wall.
"Everyone who has come in, has said that it was fun," Taber said. "We've had about 75 Oswego students and about 100 Syracuse students because this is the closest one to them, as well."
"The Wall offers climbs for people of any ability level, as well as professional lessons for skill development," said Mac Dillman, a frequent climber at The Wall.
He added that the prices are feasible and the staff treats you with respect while you climb.
"The Wall offers technical, mentally and physically challenging climbs that will never let you get bored."
In order to attract people to The Wall, Taber has created incentives for Oswego State students to come and try climbing. He offers a discounted semester-long membership as opposed to an adult membership package. If a student presents their driver's license and their school ID, they can purchase a $90 membership for five months.
"If you were going to do a six month package for adults, its $132, so it is discounted for students," Taber said. "We've also had the chance to walk around the town handing out $1 passes and we even offer a 'Ladies night,' which is starting on October 5. Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ladies climb for $3, which includes rentals."
Students have walked into the establishment thinking that the walls were going to be gigantic. Oswego State student Ted Winkworth was initially expecting something massive and intimidating.
"The climbing wall is only 15-20 feet high," Winkworth said. "I was a first timer so I guess I just figured high was better. I was wrong."
Since the day they opened, The Wall has had close to 300 people come in and climb the vast number of wall courses they offer.
"I love this place because I want to see Oswego grow into a place that has more options for people who want to have an active, healthy lifestyle," Winkworth said. "I've already made friends there and it became comfortable really quick so I end up finding myself there two to three times a week."
Taber believes townspeople and college students will enjoy his new business essentially because it is something new to do.
"There is nothing else like this in Central New York," Taber said.
Lee Fladder, a beginner climber, cannot climb too many of the routes yet but insists that he still loves to climb there.
"They don't have too many walls, but they still manage to deliver a full spectrum of facility," Fladder said. "I don't seem to encounter much of a crowd there so the whole place has a relaxed air."
This establishment holds 41 different routes, in which anyone can climb, with some more challenging than others.
"This is fitness and fun," Taber said.
The Wall is located on 77 W. 1st St., a couple of blocks down from King Arthurs.
Weekdays: from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays: from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


text: Dashers are listed as having AC for the diesel models as well, and I even have a diesel with AC, unfortunately the engine is dead. The Alternator tucks in right above the AC compressor, similar to the Quantum setup, and I have the appropriate brackets to do so, pulled from the Dasher, but... like I said, looks like the front engine mount/torque stop is of a different style and place from the Fox gas torque stop. B & R Decker wrote: > Hi Kurt; > I have an 89 Fox wagon with air but it is a gasser. The only Dasher I > have ever had with air was also a gasser. I just don't see where you are > going to mount both the alternator and the compressor since you will have a > diesel injection pump where you would mount one or the other. Perhaps mount > the alternator above the injection pump and bubble the hood??? > Brian Decker > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kurt Nolte" <syncronized_turbo at yahoo.co.uk> > To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:23 AM > Subject: [Vwdiesel] Help me out, folks... 1.5D into '88 Fox > > > >> I have the engine, I have the Fox, I have alternators and waterpumps and >> compressors that I need to make work. >> >> I live in the Southeast, so Summer is fast approaching, where >> temperatures will soar up into the upper nineties and lower hundreds on >> a regular basis, with the humidity to match. AC is almost a necessity; I >> can get by without it, but it will certainly make me surly and a nasty >> SOB to deal with at work (I drive a bus). >> >> With the Fox being longitudinal (ala Quantum and Dasher) I need to find >> an appropriate mounting solution for both the AC compressor and the >> alternator. The Quantum AC bracket is a York instead of a Sankyo rotary >> type unit like the Fox, so that won't work... I have the Dasher >> brackets, but it looks like the front mount is integral with the bracket >> and I'm wondering if that would put it in the wrong place for the Fox. >> Cut it off and use the Fox mount? >> >> I appeal to the greater knowledge of this forum for help my time of >> troubles. >> >> -Kurt >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Vwdiesel mailing list >> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com >> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel >> >> >> > > > > >


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In 2016, I tried to remember to check on the Cooper's Hawks' nest each time walked past it while visiting the Rattray Marsh in Mississauga, Ontario. While it is reasonably easy to see in early spring, as the trees leafed out and the Riverbank Grape vined its way up and around the nest it became harder and harder to check out the chicks. So there are no epic photos here just a few shots to roughly show the progress of the progeny. The Cooper's family had a successful year despite the almost-drought-like conditions.
A sneak preview from July 7 of one of the fledglings calling.
First Comes the Coopers' Nest and Then Hopefully Eggs
On April 17, the nest *looks* empty but if you look closely you'll see one of those "sticks" is a tail.
It may be easier to see in this zoom.
If you are skeptical perhaps this photo from April 20 will be more convincing. When I first arrived, all I could see was a back and tail. The hawk soon started keeping an eye on me, though, so I left.
Please Keep Your Distance from Nesting Birds
These photos were all taken from the public footpath. Tempting though it was to go "off trail" I stayed on the proper path. Without the 600 mm lens and a lot of megapixels to crop from I wouldn't have been able to get photos. (A good point-and-shoot with a 50x zoom would also have worked.)
You can see I'm being watched.
Even though I didn't stay watching long on any visit, the parents were always aware of my presence. As you'll see, I often provided entertainment to the bored incubating parent. So short though my visits were and distant though I was, my activity still stressed the birds. I was also careful not to stop if I thought my interest might encourage someone less interested in the birds' welfare to try for photos.
How Long Does It Take for Cooper's Hawk Eggs to Hatch Into Chicks?
I'm not sure when they started incubating the eggs.
I saw no signs of feeding young on my next few visits but lots of signs of incubation.
April 21: Tail up.
Heads up.
April 30: The watcher is watched.
May 9: Still lying low in the nest.
At least I provide something to look at!
May 26: Still watching suspiciously.
According to the Cornell University website, Cooper's Hawks usually incubate the eggs for 30-36 days.
Signs of New Life in the Cooper's Hawks' Nest!
Finally, in June, something different!
June 4: The parent is probably feeding a chick. I left quickly in case I might disturb the birds.
June 17: There are three chicks at least!
Bored and hot!
And one chick already has some "real" feathers coming in!
Feeding A Nestful of Chicks is Full-time Work for a Cooper's Hawk
June 28: I happened to arrive at just the right time to see some action at the nest. Just before I arrived, a parent arrived with food.
The parent then stayed near the nest for a while.
It called a few times while perched.
The children watched their parent closely.
Even when the parent moved perches.
The parent was more interested in watching me.
When their parent moved off they started to lose interest.
How Many Chicks Do Cooper's Hawks Raise Per Year?
I was never sure if there were 3 or 4 chicks. The nest is crowded and quite far away from where I was standing.
Here it looks like there are 4 but it could be an illusion.
Allaboutbirds says they typically have 2 – 6 eggs in a clutch, once a year.
They spent a lot of time watching, hopefully, for a parent to arrive with another meal.
How Quickly Do Cooper's Hawks Fledge and Leave the Nest?
You can see they've got quite a few "real" feathers by June 28.
In fact, this one chick spent some time stretching and flapping. His nest mate doesn't seem impressed with ducking.
Then, on July 7
I was lucky again, and saw this bit of activity.
A parent flew in near the nest but did not bring it's catch right to the nest. This one called to it.
Then half-climbed and half-flew up.
Then actually flew or glided over a few yards to another perch.
I saw immature Cooper's Hawks in the Rattray Marsh throughout the rest of the summer and early fall. Hopefully, some of them were these same fledglings all grown up!
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Story Writer in Kolkata
Rabindra Nath Tagore is a famous and celebrated name in the field of writing. This great soul was born in Kolkata. He has been a real motivation for many aspiring writers of the world. To master the art to narrating a story, one has to put in a lot of continuous effort. Most of us have grown up reading fairy tales or other bedtime stories. Remember how amazed we use to be when in the Cinderalla's story the pumpkin turned into a chariot? The sparkle in the eyes of the reader shows that he is totally engrossed in the story….he is living the story. Creating this kind of magical reading experience is the responsibility of a Story writer in Kolkata.
Whenever we come across the works of Famous writer in Kolkata, we often notice that something is quite similar in the way, all the celebrated writers write. The work of these celebrated writers creates a bond between the reader and the book. Bringing the characters of the story to life and depicting true inner feelings and emotions of the charters of the story is one of the most effective ways to keep the interest of the reader alive. No story writer can create a great and compelling chronicle without proper characterization. Every story will be linked to somebody it can be a narration of a true incident or can be absolute creation of a writer's mind.
A story writer has to keep in mind that the characters in his story should be made real so that the reader can make a relationship with them. This kind of writing will ensure that the readers empathize and relate to the characters of the story. It is very imperative for a writer to be 'in-charge' of all the characters and story. He should be the master of their lives….he is the one to create perils, ups and down in their lives. In order to breathe life into the skeletons of characters on each page, a strong thought process of a story writer is required.
An interesting plot of story can keep the level of thrill and suspense alive in the reader. As the writer controls all the events and happenings, therefore, any kind of situation can take birth at any point of time in the story. An interesting plot brings several questions in the mind of the reader. Another important factor that a story writer must keep in mind is the number of supporting characters in the story. Remember to pare down your cast. Too many characters may confuse the reader and he may lose interest the story.
A successful Story writer in Kolkata will also provide his characters with viewpoints. These viewpoints signal the reader about the importance of a particular character in the story. Reading the work done by some of the Famous writer in Kolkata can also be great help to acquire the skills of flawless story writing. Take suggestions and criticism positively as these can help in improving your quality of work. Practice and perseverance will eventually bring success to any budding writer.
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Uncertain States Exhibition
If your around London then feel free to visit the East Gallery on Brick Lane to see this years Uncertain States Exhibition. I was invited to take part so will have work on show amongst other talented emerging photographers. It run's from the 7th until the 12th of October.


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On Small Business is introducing a new feature in which young entrepreneurs will answer common questions about small business owners' social media needs. The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of young entrepreneurs. The YEC promotes entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and underemployment and provides entrepreneurs with access to tools, mentorship and resources that support each stage of their business's development and growth.
Q: What application do you use to manage your social media updates?
Eric Bahn, founder of Beat the GMAT:
My company, Beat The GMAT, curates an active social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, BusinessWeek Exchange and a few others. The problem is that we haven't found a single application that can help us manage updates across our huge portfolio of social media services.
That said, we do use some tools to help us manage our Twitter presence: TweetDeck and HootSuite.
I usually have TweetDeck running on my desktop all the time. I enjoy the ability to customize the interface to see mentions, direct mentions and relevant news updates all in one view. However, it's still not a good way to effectively view all updates coming in — literally thousands of updates are fed to me each day on TweetDeck, and this tool does not make it easy to see the news coming in chronologically (especially if a big event happens and a flood of tweets comes through within seconds of each other).
HootSuite is a great tool to help schedule updates in advance. There are a lot of times where my company will host an event at a specific time, and it's nice to leverage Twitter to drive traffic at the last minute. HootSuite has an easy interface to pump in tweets in advance and to schedule them for release at specific dates/times. Other than solving for scheduling tweets though, I don't find this tool to be as useful in monitoring tweets throughout the day. TweetDeck has a nicer interface for customization and viewing, in my opinion.
Generally, I think that the social media tools in the market today are too focused on a select few services (Twitter and Facebook mainly). There is still a big opportunity for entrepreneurs out there to create a single application that rationalizes a company's presence across the entire ecosystem of social media — and I will be the first to pay money for such a service!
Stephanie Kaplan, co-founder and CEO of HerCampus:
We use Hootsuite to schedule our social media posts on Facebook and Twitter for Her Campus during non-work hours. Hootsuite is great because it allows us to manage all of our accounts across different platforms in one interface. It also makes it easy to keep track of interactions on Twitter so we can stay plugged in and responsive to our fans and followers. One of the only issues we have with Hootsuite is that it doesn't let you attach images to pre-scheduled Facebook posts and we find that image-heavy social media content is often very effective with our audience.
Jake Kloberdanz, founder and CEO of ONEHOPEWine:
Our director of online, Mike Weber, has used Tweetdeck and Hootsuite. I believe he prefers Tweetdeck. He seems to come across new applications all the time.


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The majority of Americans believe the Democratic Party cares more about the middle class than the Republican Party, according to a new poll.
The Pew Research Center poll, conducted between June 8-18, found that 57 percent of those polled say Democrats care about the middle class, compared to 42 percent who said Republicans do.
Additionally, 54 percent of believe Republicans are seen as "too extreme," compared to 45 percent who feel their political counterparts are.
According to the survey, President Trump is struggling to gain favorability with those polled. Thirty-nine percent approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, and 55 percent disapprove.
Trump's approval rating, though, is three percentage points higher than that recorded by a CBS poll released Tuesday.
CBS found just 36 percent of those polled last week approved of the job Trump is doing, a drop of five points since the survey was last taken in April.
According to Pew, public perception of the political parties hasn't changed much since April — 54 percent of people have an unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party, and half have an unfavorable opinion of Democrats.
Pew surveyed more than 2,000 adults over a 10-day span.
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Life Fitness C1 Track Lifecycle – "The perfect entrée into Life Fitness' Lifecycle series"
Quiet, convenient, and smooth, the C1 Lifecycle harnesses the knowledge and expertise that has made LIFE FITNESS the number one choice in health clubs around the world.
Featuring an Adjustable Seat and Pedals, Wireless Heart Rate Monitors, and 18 Motivating Exercise Programmes, the C1 Lifecycle offers exercisers a comfortable but challenging workout experience from the comfort of their own home.
This version of bike comes fitted with LIFE FITNESS' award-winning Track+ Console so you can easily track your progress and keep up to date with key workout information like distance travelled and calories burned. The option to create and store up to 4 Separate User Profiles also allows the whole family to enjoy customised workouts at the push of a button. While Apple/Android Connectivity enables users to enjoy a host of third party fitness apps and take advantage of extensive customization options.
The Track+ Version of the C1 is ideal if you want greater variety, improved entertainment features, and more advanced fitness programs. Access to the LF Connect Website also provides a fun and easy way to stay motivated by allowing you to create an unlimited amount of custom workouts and goal-specific exercise regimes, all of which can be easily synced to the lifecycle via a handy USB port or the LF Connect App.
An advanced Energy-Saver Mode also dramatically lowers the C1's energy consumption when the unit is switched on but not in use, while a choice of Heart Rate Monitors (contact handlebars or wireless chest strap) enables you to monitor the intensity of your workout in real time.
The C1 is engineered to deliver the most natural riding position possible with 14 Different Seating Options, Ergonomically-designed Handlebars, and Self-balancing Pedals that employ Ratcheting Straps for easy adjusts. The lifecycle's advanced Knee-over-Pedal Spindle Design also ensures your legs, knees, and feet stay perfectly aligned throughout cycle-specific motion, improving the efficiency of your workout and reducing the risk of injury.
20-levels of Pedal Resistance also provide a challenging workout experience for every user, regardless of ability, and with the C1 there's no need to worry about noise as the unit is remarkably quiet.
The bike's frame is made from durable, heavy-welded steel and features a sleek, Racing-Style Design that simulates an outdoor workout experience. A front-mounted water bottle holder also facilitates quick and easy hydration, while a built-in reading rack allows users to enjoy a variety of entertainment and electronic devices from tablets to MP3 players.
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Women, the World's Greatest Emerging Market
Businesses and economies eager for growth may be overlooking the potential of women seeking an equal financial footing with men.
Sociologists and economists have long pondered ways to close the gender gap—the unequal representation of women in everything from financial markets to salaries to corporate leadership.While such discussions often focus on issues of fairness and access, an equally compelling story may be the enormous growth opportunity that societies and companies miss if they fail to actively support and nurture economic parity for women. Call it the growth gap. Read the Washington Post Article
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Dennis Overbye has an excellent summary of the mind-versus-matter debate in the first NYT Science Times of the new year.
If people freak at evolution, how much more will they freak if scientists and philosophers tell them they are nothing more than sophisticated meat machines, and is that conclusion now clearly warranted or is it premature?
–Michael Silberstein (a science philosopher at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania)
Free Will: Now You Have It, Now You Don't – New York Times
Free Will: Now You Have It, Now You Don't


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Who won the Nobel Prizes this year? Find out here, along with more key facts you should know about Nobel Awards.
The annual award ceremony of Nobel Prizes has spanned over a century, honoring laureates for notable accomplishments or advances in six fields: physics, medicine, chemistry, literature, and peace, with the prize for economic sciences added in 1968.
The tradition began with Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's will, opened after his death in 1895.
According to the official Nobel Prize website, the will sparked controversy when it revealed that a significant portion of the inventor's wealth was dedicated to establishing prizes for those who "conferred the greatest benefit to mankind."
Alfred Nobel's will, courtesy of Prolineserver via Wikimedia Commons
The controversy was such that Nobel's family, and the prize awarders, refused to follow his request. It wasn't until five years after his death, in 1901, that the first Nobel prize was awarded.
Winners are selected by a group of Swedish and Norwegian committees.
Here are some facts of the winners and awards since then, courtesy of the Nobel Prize website. Click to expand.
850 Laureates and 25 organizations have been awarded Nobel Prizes between 1901 and 2013.
The average age of winners is 59. The youngest prize winner was Malala Yousafzai, age 16, in 2014, (the youngest since 25 year old Lawrence Bragg for Physics in 1915) and the oldest 91 (Leonid Hurwicz, for Economic Sciences in 2007).
Two Nobel Prizes have been declined, and four have been forced by authorities to decline (three were German officials forbade by Adolf Hitler).
Three Laureates have been under arrest at the time of award-giving: German pacifist Carl von Ossietzky, Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi, and Chinese activist Liu Xiaobo
The Nobel Prize amount per winner is 8.0 million in Swedish kronor, which (in 2012) was equivalent to 1.2 million U.S. dollars.
"Laureate" refers to being signified by the laurel wreath: a reference to Greek mythology's Apollo, and Ancient Grecian victors' laurel crowns.
Nobel Prize Winners 1901-2010 by Country via Wikimedia Commons.
Who were the 2014 Nobel Laureates?
Peace: Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi, "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education."
Physics: Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura "for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources."
Chemistry: Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell, and William E. Moerner "for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."
Medicine: John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard I. Moser "for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."
Literature: Patrick Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation."
Prize for Economic Sciences: Jean Tirole "for his analysis of market power and regulation."
Who were the 2015 Nobel Laureates?
Peace: The National Dialogue Quartet "for its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011"
Physics: Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald "for the discovery of neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass"
Chemistry: Thomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich, and Aziz Sancar "for mechanistic studies of DNA repair"
Medicine: William C. Campbell and Satoshi Somura "for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites" and Youyou Tu "for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria"
Literature: Svetlana Alexievich "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time"
Prize for Economic Sciences: Angus Deaton "for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare"


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To lose just 1 pound of fat you need to burn off 3500 calories. Gentle exercise is not good for burning off calories. Take walking for instance – it uses just 150 calories per hour meaning that you'd need to walk for 23 hours to lose a pound of fat! Depressing hey? So, if you're looking to lose weight there's no escaping the fact that you need to push yourself a little harder. By incorporating more intensive exercise into your daily routine you can spend less time exercising and burn more calories. At the same time you'll also be improving your cardiovascular fitness which has a huge range of health benefits. In the following pages we've put together details of 16 of the most calorie intensive exercises that you can realistically incorporate into your busy schedule. They're great fun too! Just click on the "next" button below to see the first exercise.
(16) Water Aerobics (burns 400 calories per hour)
A great way to burn calories without getting hot, sweaty and smelly. Water aerobics classes, popularly known as aquafitness and waterobics, take place in swimming pools. Instructors lead class participants in various cardiovascular activities in the water. Activities include aqua jogging, aqua Zumba and aqua yoga. Some classes incorporate the use of flotation devices. Water aerobics also has an element of strength training due to the resistance provided by the water. Opposing muscles are worked in a balanced fashion. Water aerobics is an excellent exercise for all age groups and body sizes. It is especially beneficial if you are very overweight or suffer from joint problems. The buoyancy provided by the water makes water aerobics especially kind to joints. Naturally, you should be able to swim if you want to take water aerobic classes, but you do not have to be an Olympian swimmer.
(15) Rollerskating/Blading (burns 420 calories per hour)
Unlike many exercises it's so much fun that it doesn't feel like a punishment. Just make sure that you wear the necessary safety gear or it could all end in tears – helmet, knee pads and elbow pads recommended! The muscles of your lower body will get the most amazing workout, and abdominal muscles will become strengthened and defined. Rollerblading is superb for sculpting legs. Our quadriceps, hamstrings, calves outer and inner thighs — especially the upper part of our inner thighs that are prone to the jiggles as we age — and the gluteus maximus will become super toned. Regular rollerblading will give you thighs to crack nuts, no joke!
(14) Aerobic Dancing (burns 420 calories per hour)
Aerobic dancing is a high-energy form of exercise that is great for burning calories. Any type of dancing that raises your heart rate counts as aerobic dancing. You can elect to take group classes at a gym or health club. The instructor-led classes consist of various dance moves set to fast-paced music. Participants invariably dance up a sweat, and experience feelings of euphoria for hours afterwards. As an alternative, you can dance in the privacy of your home. There are countless videos, apps and discs that are marketed for in-home aerobic dancing. You do not even have to use those, however. Put on your favorite fast-paced music, preferably one with a pulsating beat, and just go for it. You can dress up or dress down at home. Just give yourself plenty of space and let the music take you wherever you want to go. Find your inner wild thing!
(13) Moderate Bicycling (burns 450 calories per hour)
Here is a form of exercise that you can enjoy as a family activity while keeping everyone fit, healthy and happy. Bicycling gets you out into the fresh air and allows you to enjoy the changing scenery. If the weather permits, it is an activity that can be enjoyed year-round. Of course, if your normal winter weather includes sub-zero temperatures, you might want to invest in a stationary bike for a more amenable winter bicycling experience. Apart from the bike, you will also need a good protective helmet. Regular cyclists will also want to procure proper cycling gear, especially shorts or pants that provide cushioning for the posterior. Anecdotal evidence suggests that failing to do so could result in a pile of woes: Namely — Hemorrhoids! Perish the thought: Get the cycling shorts! Get the extra seat padding!
(12) Jogging at a Moderate Pace – 5 mph (burns 500 calories per hour)
Jogging is like running, but at a much slower or leisurely pace. A moderate jogging pace is five miles per hour, or 12 minute miles. It is less stressful on the body than running. Jogging is a terrific way to get into shape and to maintain fitness. It is a simple and relatively cheap activity that can be undertaken almost anywhere. You don't need an expensive health club membership for this and by varying your routes you can keep it interesting. You can even jog on the spot in your home. I know someone who lost a fair bit of weight and regained his shape that way. As with regular running, it is always advisable to invest in a well-made and supportive pair of jogging/running shoes.
(11) Gardening Including Heavy Digging (burns 500 calories per hour)
Outside, sunshine, fresh air and surrounded by green…ahhhh! It doesn't get much better. But it does! Gardening is a great way of burning off calories, and it's so calming and relaxing you'll barely notice that you're breaking into a sweat. And you'll create something amazing that you can be proud of in the process. If you really want to fire up the furnace heavy digging can increase your burn count to up to 800 calories per hour. Get the spade and fork and start enjoying your garden.
(10) Vigorous Swimming (burns 500 calories per hour)
Swimming laps is an intense form of cardiovascular exercise. While it is easy on your joints, it will give your lungs and heart an excellent workout. There is no danger of building big muscles from swimming, but your shoulders and arms in particular will become stronger and well toned. So saying, swimming does provide full body toning. Freestyle swimming can be deceptive. It might seem so effortless while you are doing it, but you could easily find yourself over-training. You might not notice it, but the exertion from swimming does cause you to breathe heavily. Monitor the length of time you spend swimming, and do not overdo it. As with water aerobics, swimming is especially beneficial to people who are overweight or who have mobility issues. Regular swimming leads to improved fitness and endurance. It strengthens the heart against strokes and cardiovascular diseases.
(9) Cross Trainers (burns 500 calories per hour)
These provide powerful aerobic workouts. As the name suggests, the machines are designed to simulate the action of cross-country skiing, long considered one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise, ever! When using the machine, your body will closely mirror the motions of real-life cross-country skiers, but only up to a point. It definitely burns a lot of calories, though. Many different versions of cross-country ski machines are among the standard equipments in gyms, but they are also popular purchases for in-home exercising.
(8) Hiking (burns 500 calories per hour)
There is a book, published by the National Geographic Society and entitled The Incredible Machine, which rests on the premise that our bodies were made for motion. Our ancestors roamed, and we are evolved for movement. Aside from the calories burned, a day spent hiking has a certain primordial aspect to it. It feels natural, our steps are easy and it is so enjoyable that we forget to think of it as exercise. The benefits of hiking are many, and include improved circulation from the fresh air and the aerobic nature of the activity, strengthened heart and blood vessels which lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improved mood (walking combats stresses and anxieties), improvement in blood pressure, strengthened core muscles and improved balance, strengthened lower body muscles and boost in bone density due to the weight-bearing nature of the activity.
(7) Step Aerobics (burns 550 calories per hour)
Step aerobics is distinguished from regular aerobic dance in that the movements are done on an elevated platform, otherwise known as the step. Risers are used to increase the height of the step so as to increase the intensity and difficulty of the movements/workout. The step routines range from the most basic of stepping actions to highly choreographed and complex movements. The movements are generally powerful and explosive. Step aerobics is great for cardiovascular endurance, and it burns calories and fat at a fast rate. It is superb for toning the legs and tightening our bottoms. If hand weights are used during the routines, step aerobics will also provide good upper body toning. You usually need to have gym membership to participate in a step aerobics class, but you can purchase equipment for home use, along with instructional videos.
(6) Rowing (burns 550 calories per hour)
Have you ever looked at the bodies of Olympian rowers? Their bodies are absolutely superb. If you do not have the option of getting outside and rowing down a river or lake, a rowing machine is the next best thing. Rowing is the absolute best total-body workout. Multi-taskers will love the fact that rowing provides both cardiovascular and strengthening benefits at the same time. In addition, it burns calories super fast. Rowing has grown in popularity, and the once under-rated piece of equipment that sat in a corner of the gym is now a hot item with exercisers looking for the ultimate workout. For those who prefer to exercise at home, if there is one piece of equipment that every home gym should have, it is a rowing machine. It produces results!
(5) Power Walking (burns 600 calories per hour)
So walkings not bad, but power walking is even better. You'll burn off a monster 600 calories per hour power walking. And the view's and lot nicer than the treadmill at the gym. It's also much more gentle on your body than running – not such much train on your joints. Give it a try this weekend!
(4) Squash (burns 650 calories per hour)
If you have an eye for the ball squash is one of the most calorie intense spots. It's a high-impact game with rapid acceleration and deep knee bends. The sport is fast-moving and is excellent for increasing hand-eye co-ordination. This high-intensity cardiovascular workout is a terrific stress buster and mood enhancer. It's a really competitive game and it doesn't feel that exercise just for the sake of doing exercise – it's brilliant fun. Buy a racket, find a playing partner and get playing!
(3) Spinning (burns 650 calories per hour)
Spin cycling classes provide one of the best indoor cardiovascular workouts. Not only is it fun, it is also rewarding. It will leave you sweaty, but with a heightened sense of euphoria. Spinning classes offer a variety of routines that keep the experience fresh. The music is upbeat, and classes are great for all cycling levels and abilities. Each participant is encouraged to go at his or her own pace. Spin cycling is a popular form an aerobic exercise, and spinning classes are always well attended.
(2) Rope Skipping (burns 650 calories per hour)
It's no wonder that skipping is one of the favourite workouts of professional boxers. It turns your body into a calorie burning furnace! It's also great if you have to travel frequently – just pack a skipping rope in your suitcase and you can even do it in your hotel room. It is safer than running outside in unfamiliar locations. It might be somewhat challenging for skip continuously for 30 minutes, but you can reap the same benefits breaking up the routine into five or ten minute segments for an overall total of 30 minutes.
(1) Intense Running (burns 700 calories per hour)
Running is a high-intensity and a high-impact form of exercise. New runners tend to see the most dramatic results in weight loss and fat reduction. Running can be hard on the knees, but careful attention to proper warming-up before a run, and immediate cool-down when you are finished running, will help to minimize the risks. Running is said to benefit cognitive function, too. It must be all that richly oxygenated blood that gets circulated round the body and brain when you run. So, running will keep our bodies and our minds in tip-top condition. I'll take that.
Final Thoughts
To sum up, the choice is wide. You can choose to do just one exercise on a regular basis, or you can incorporate a number of the exercises into your fitness regimen. Cross training is highly recommended as a means to prevent fatigue of any particular muscle groups. Cross training is also great for keeping your exercise sessions fresh and interesting, and for preventing boredom. In addition, you can select different types of exercises to fit in with family time or social interests. You could cycle or roller blade with the children or with your friends, walk with the dog, take spin cycling classes with like-minded groups, garden or hike with your husband or significant other or watch your favorite television show while using an indoor cross-country ski machine. The possibilities are great and the choices are yours. It's your time: Enjoy it, be fit and have fun!


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What image pops into your mind when you think about Christmas morning?
Of course it should be Jesus, and probably second to that is some sort of family gathering. Loved ones, smiling faces, hugs, and maybe even tears of delight with the opening of that perfect gift!
Unfortunately all these scenes are are foreign to orphans who have no family and all too often understand nothing of the connection between Jesus and Christmas!
That's why this Christmas we decided to do something that would help them truly understand the meaning of Christmas, something that would give the most hopeless in our world hope.!
"Christmas in My Heart" is a unique Christmas story written by Yuliana Karaman especially for orphans. The book shares the story of a little orphan girl who for the first time in her life found out about Jesus and realized she had a loving Heavenly Father!
Last week our team visited several orphanages. They gave the children signed copies of the book along with a nice Christmas care package.
These three children's father was a soldier who was killed in fighting in Eastern, Ukraine. Tragically their mother died shortly after the loss of their father.
We also delivered some books and care packages to the elderly at an assisted living facility.
Yuliana and her husband Yuri will be giving out more books in the Kyiv area soon.
Please pray that these special gifts would find their way into the hearts of children!
Christmas isn't celebrated here until January 7th, so the project will continue for another 2 weeks. We could still use your support to help cover the costs of the books and care packages.
If you'd like to give towards this project please use the information below.
How you can help:
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Fuengirola, Espana (PressExposure) July 05, 2011 -- The British craze for getting out in the open air has taken an upward turn, and is every bit as good as childhood days holidaying with parents, on a caravan park.
A holiday in a caravan is something quite special; it's all about getting away from the regimented nature of hotels and package holidays. Package holidays have lost their glamour, and the British public just do not want to be shunted from hotel room to dinner, to pool side then back again, a holiday is all about relaxation, it's not about being herded around like sheep.
The rise of the caravan holiday in British tourism looks set to continue, and backed by travel experts across the country. There is a number of interesting trends in this sector so far in 2011, and a recent survey of vacation accommodation has confirmed the popularity of caravan and camping holidays.
The 'staycation' research has revealed that the trend to holiday at home is certainly here to stay and it is estimated that over half the population plan to take more breaks in the UK.
These findings could result in long-term demand for caravans in locations such as Cornwall and Devon, where holidaymakers can enjoy the delights of the coastline, furthermore according to a recent release from the Office for National Statistics, there was a surge in activity in the British tourism market between February and April this year.
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We reported 10 cases where SCIg turned out to be the preferred route of Ig replacement therapy for patients who developed secondary hypogammaglobulinaemia following bone marrow transplantation or chemotherapy treatment for neoplasia. Patients' age ranged from 2 to 19 years old, 7 patients being below the age of 10. Six out of the 10 patients were transitioned from IVIg to SCIg: 4 patients due to systemic side effects associated to IVIg perfusions and 2 patients due to poor quality of life related to frequent travels to the hospital for IVIg infusion. Four out of the 10 patients were Ig naïve patients and were started directly on SCIg. All patients received a weekly dose of 100mg/Kg infused in two different sites assisted by a battery-powered pump. Patients were given a 1:1 dose when transitioned from IVIg to SCIg. A significant increase of the IgG level was noted in all patients. All patients tolerated very well SCIg therapy with no reported systemic adverse reactions. Local infusion sites reactions were the most frequent observed reactions with a frequency similar to the one observed in patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDD). Lastly, parents reported improvement in quality of life under SCIg therapy; their child had improved social functioning, better resistance against infections and much improved overall health.
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Joseph Priestly, 1766-1844
Marie Curie, 1867-1934
Dmitri Mendeleev, 1834-1907
John Dalton, 1766-1844
Matter: Anything that occupies space and has mass
Energy: Ability to do work, accomplish a change
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Gas: Indefinite volume, indefinite shape, particles far away from each other
Liquid: Definite volume, indefinite shape, particles closer together than in gas
Solid: Definite volume, definite shape, particles close to each other
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5 sig. figs.
Leading zeroes are not significant
4 sig. figs.
1 sig. fig.
2 sig. figs.
4 sig. figs.
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Answers obtained by calculations cannot contain more certainty (significant figures) than the least certain measurement used in the calculation
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Round to how many sig. figs.?
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Addition/Subtraction: The answers from these calculations must contain the same number of places to the right of the decimal point as the quantity in the calculation that has the fewest number of places to the right of the decimal
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How many sig. figs.required?
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Rounding Off
Rounding off: a way reducing the number of significant digits to follow the above rules
Determine the appropriate number of significant figures; any and all digits after this one will be dropped.
If the number to be dropped is 5 or greater, all the nonsignificant figures are dropped and the last significant figure is increased by 1
If the number to be dropped is less than 5, all nonsignificant figures are dropped and the last significant figure remains unchanged
We only use significant figures when dealing with inexact numbers
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Inexact (measured) numbers: numbers determined by measurement, by using a measuring device
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Classify each of the following as an exact or a inexact number.
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percent = "per hundred"
% = (part/total) x 100
Example: 50 students in a class, 10 are left-handed. What percentage of students are lefties?
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= 10/50 x 100
= .2 x 100
= 20%
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Tomato Frog – Fact One
We bet you'll never guess how the Tomato Frog (Dyscophus guineti) came by its common name…but, just in case you haven't already figured it out, scientists and taxonomists like to name animals after things they resemble. And the tomato frog, due to its squat, round nature and red color, was appropriately named after the common fruit.
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Adult males are smaller and duller in color than the females. Males grow to reach about 2.5 inches max, while females can grow to be four inches long snout to vent.
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