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I buy my castile soap in bulk. I'm just a super twigs-and-granola kinda gal, which means I use castile soap by the bucketful. But don't worry: For those less committed to "crunchy" life, it also comes in small, tester-size portions.
I never knew what "castile" was until I started using the stuff, but the moniker just describes a style of soap, not a brand. Think tissue, not Kleenex. Castile means that it's made from 100 percent plant oils (no animal products like tallow, which show up in most commercial soaps). It's also a true soap, not a chemical detergent, making castile soap completely biodegradable and very Earth-friendly.
What follows is a list of ways to incorporate this cheap, environmentally awesome ingredient into your daily life. Some of the ideas are for beginners, or "hippie-lite." Others are out and out barefoot-moon-dancing-earth-mother. (Okay, maybe castile soap is not so hippie. Denver plumbing company Quality First Plumbing recommends hot water and castile soap as an all-purpose household cleaner, and they are plumbers, not hippies.) Just pick and choose as you please! And don't forget, you can add various essential oils or herbal infusions to each of these recipes, to customize and diversify your castile soaping experience. Maybe you like orange blossom to clean your tile flooring, and peppermint on your dishes. Lots of people prefer lemon in the bathroom, and I love lavender in my laundry. And each oil or herb will confer its own properties. For example, eucalyptus is an antimicrobial, and chamomile is a relaxant. The possibilities are endless and it's oh so fun to experiment!
1. Shampoo: Use castile soap as a stand-in for a harsh detergent-based shampoo. Give your head a break! Just mix castile soap with water at a ratio of 1:3.
2. Laundry detergent: You can make your own laundry detergent with simple, common ingredients. Save tons of money and do the environment a friendly favor. It's a win-win!
3. Tub scrub: Make a tile or toilet "soft scrub" out of baking soda and castile soap. Simply fill a spray bottle with a dilution of 1:3 castile to water. Sprinkle the area you wish to clean with a liberal dusting of baking soda, then spray the castile solution over the top. Scour with a sponge or scrub brush and watch the stains disappear. This also works great on crusty stovetops!
4. Mopping solution: Use 2 or 3 tablespoons of castile soap in a full bucket of water, and mop mop mop your floors to a sparkly new luster.
5. Dish soap: Make a dishwashing soap (for hand washing) or a liquid hand soap (for washing hands) by simply mixing a 1:1 ratio of castile to water.
6. Dishwasher detergent: Make a fancier DIY liquid dishwasher detergent that's inexpensive and eco-friendly. Check out the recipe here.
7. Soap dispenser refill: You can refill your foaming hand soap dispenser with 1 part castile soap to 4 parts water.
8. Body wash: You can use castile soap as a gentle yet efficient bath soap/body wash. They actually sell castile bar soap, but if you want to use the liquid just dilute it in a 2:1 ratio of castile:water.
9. Dog shampoo: What's good enough for you is even better for your pet! Use the same ratio listed above for an awesome DIY doggie shampoo.
10. Toothpaste: You can actually use castile soap in place of your toothpaste, and pure soap is much better for your teeth than the nasty chemicals they put in most commercial pastes. Just add a few drops directly to your wet brush. It works wonders, although the flavor can take some getting used to!
11. Veggie wash: Make a simple veggie wash for cleansing all your produce. Add 1 tablespoon castile soap to 2 cups of water, and keep the mixture in a squirt bottle near the kitchen sink.
12. Carpet cleaner: Finally, you can make an effective carpet cleaner by mixing 1/4 cup castile into 1 cup water. Place the solution in the blender and let it fly until it forms a stiff foam. Apply as you would any other carpet cleaning product.
What's your favorite way to use castile soap? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!
Sayward Rebhal originally wrote this story for Networx.com. It is reprinted with permission here.
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Shampoo: cybertoad/Flickr
Dishes: delphwynd/Flickr
Toothpaste: rachel a. k./Flickr


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As for the Yankees, Gammons said a fear existed in the AL East that New York could make the biggest splash on Saturday.
"The Tampa Bay people are absolutely convinced that one way or another there's going to be a huge deal with the Yankees and they're going to end up with Adam Dunn. I don't know if it will or not, but I would say if Adam Dunn's going anywhere, it would probably be to the Yankees."
Not good.
UPDATE: Jim Bowden (MLB/FOX):
Tim Kurkjian of ESPN reporting that the Nationals told him directly they are NOT trading Dunn to the White Sox for Edwin Jackson

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I have the following question for which I haven't been able to find any reference or proof.
Suppose we know that a univariate polynomial $P(X)$ with integer coefficients is the sum of squares of two polynomials with rational coefficients.
Is it true that $P(X)$ must also be the sum of squares of two polynomials with integer coefficients?
For example, take $P(X)=50X^2+14X+1$, then we see that $P(X)=(5X+3/5)^2+(5X+4/5)^2$, but it is also $X^2+(7X+1)^2$.
I would greatly appreciate any help pointing me into the right direction.
Thanks in advance, and regards, Guillermo


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Coronavirus-hit Ship Approved to Pass Through Panama Canal
A cruise ship stuck off Panama's Pacific coast after four passengers died and more than 130 others developed influenza-like symptoms, including at least two with the coronavirus, will be allowed to proceed through the Panama Canal, the government said on Saturday.Holland America Line's 238-meter (781-foot) MS Zaandam vessel can now continue its trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but Panama's government underscored that no passengers or crew members would be allowed to set foot on Panamanian soil."Panama will guarantee biosecurity measures to protect the personnel who will participate in this maneuver and thus safeguard the health of Panamanians," the government said in a statement.
USNS Comfort Departs for New York
U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Norfolk, Va. Saturday for New York City in support of the COVID-19 response efforts.The Military Sealift Command ship will serve as a referral hospital for patients not infected with COVID-19, providing a full spectrum of medical care to include general surgeries, critical care and ward care for adults, while allowing shore-based civilian hospitals to focus on their medical care devoted to the treatment of COVID 19 patients."The entire Comfort team safely, efficiently and effectively completed their maintenance availability, readied the hospital for patients, moved aboard and readied the ship for operations in minimal time," said Capt.
Nigeria Announces Offshore Oil Worker Restrictions to Battle Coronavirus
Nigeria's petroleum regulator has ordered oil and gas companies to reduce their offshore workforce and move to 28-day staff rotations as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to a circular seen by Reuters.Health experts fear a widespread outbreak in Africa's most populous country, which has about 200 million inhabitants, and the country is keen to protect oil production, which provides 90% of much-needed foreign exchange.A coronavirus case on an offshore rig could spread quickly among workers and have a potentially devastating impact on production.
Empty Tankers Depart Venezuela; Sanctions Cancel Cargo
Three large crude carriers (VLCCs) chartered by units of Russian oil major Rosneft to transport Venezuelan oil left Caribbean waters empty on Saturday after the cargoes were canceled due to sanctions, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and a document from Venezuelan state-run oil firm PDVSA.The vessels - which would jointly export some 5.7 million barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude to Asia - had waited for weeks near Venezuelan waters to load, but the cargoes were canceled this week due to sanctions on PDVSA and Rosneft's trading units, according to a PDVSA export program.
Four Passengers Die on Cruise Ship with Coronavirus Outbreak
Four passengers have died on board the MS Zaandam, a cruise ship currently off the coast of Panama with dozens of guests suffering from influenza-like symptoms, at least two of whom have coronavirus, the vessel's operator said on Friday.Zaandam had been on a South American cruise that departed Argentina on March 7 and had been scheduled to end in San Antonio, Chile on March 21. Nobody has disembarked from the ship since it docked in Punta Arenas, Chile nearly two weeks ago.Holland America Line, the operator, said in a statement it "can confirm that four older guests have passed away.


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New England Aquarium's Leader Steps Down
The chief executive and president of the New England Aquarium announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after overseeing a nine-year period of growth in exhibits, research and conservation initiatives.
Bud Ris will step down in May and be replaced by Nigella Hillgarth, the executive director of UC San Diego's Birch Aquarium at Scripps, part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Since coming to the Boston aquarium in 2005, Ris has helped raise $43 million to rebuild infrastructure, enhance programs and develop new exhibits, including the renovated the 26-foot deep, 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank, which holds more than 1,000 sea creatures.
During his time, the aquarium, one of the region's most popular attractions with more than 1.3 million visitors per year, opened the East Coast's largest shark and ray touch tank, built a marine mammal center, and developed a sea turtle hospital and animal care center in the old Quincy Shipyard.
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The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a non-profit group dedicated to improving the security of web applications.
The primary means they accomplish this are through local meetings in each city that OWASP has a presence where interesting security research is shared through formal presentations by the attendees.
Additionally, OWASP also sponsors development projects to create tools, reference guides, or other documentation to help organizations with security. The whole thing is free to participate in and relies on corporate sponsorship to continue operating.
The target audience are the security professionals that show up to local OWASP meetings. These t-shirts will be given out to attendees as prizes for participation in games, projects, raffles, etc.
The membership of OWASP is generally male, 25-45, and corporate. These t-shirts, however, should be aimed at the less corporate among us and should be something that a 25-30 year old male hacker would want to wear out with their friends on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
With that in mind, the t-shirt should minimize any preaching about the organization and rather just focus on creating a cool shirt that OWASP info happens to also be on. This might mean making use of sleeves or the behind-the-neck area to move elements directly related to OWASP away from the center of attention and including some kind of (probably geeky) illustrative design as the focus instead.
Please see the attached images for the owasp logo (ologo.gif) and another design company's take on OWASP t-shirts for part of a conference the organization had a few years ago (owasp-shirts.jpg). The logo is likely going to be hard to work with due to the colors and gradient that it uses, so I would encourage you to play with it as much as you want.
The requirement is to create a t-shirt design for local OWASP chapter events. At minimum, these t-shirts should contain:
- the OWASP logo (stylized or not, small or large, doesn't matter)
- the OWASP URL (http://www.owasp.org)
- placeholder for a location (ie. "New York Metro" or "Sydney, Australia")
The base colors that work the best at hacker events are black and white, but I encourage you to try other colors as well.


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While we await Barack Obama's inaugural speech--arguably the most important of his career and certainly an historic moment--have some fun with this Inauguration Speech Generator from atom.com. You fill in a variety of verbs, adjectives and nouns, Mad-lib style, and get a short speech. (Clearly, if one of your speeches results in this formulaic approach, you need to revamp it!) The speech generator may be a comical part of a larger trend noted by Peggy Noonan, a great presidential speechwriter, who says in this week's column:
Everyone wants to be part of it. Mr. Obama's aides and speechwriters have been engulfed with ideas, thoughts and language, as they say, for the speech. An acquaintance of speechwriter Favreau got in a cab, chatted with the driver, and mentioned he knew someone in the new administration. The cabdriver handed him a fully written inaugural address, and asked him to pass it on....the cabdriver, who works a shift, is up at night writing his inaugural address for Mr. Obama, knowing, this being America, the most fluid country in history, a place of unforeseen magic, that he would meet someone who knows someone. We all want to be together, to work together, we all want to be part of the history, of the time. And why not? Join in. Lightning strikes.Have some fun with this one, and no matter what your party is, pay attention to the speech--it's a golden opportunity to learn from an excellent orator. (Photo of the rehearsal of the Obama inaugural ceremony.)


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Interview with Businessman Tadashi Yanai.
Aired March 3, 2012 - 05:30:00 ET
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ANDREW STEVENS, CNN ANCHOR (voiceover): This is Japan's biggest retailer. The motto, "Made for All". The aim, low-cost, quality clothing in classic designs that consumers can mix and match with more ostentatious labels. It's a business model that catapulted Uniqlo founder, Tadashi Yanai, from inheriting one fashion outlet in Hiroshima in 1984, to ruling his own multi-billion dollar international clothing empire. With more than a thousand Uniqlo shops worldwide, the store's holding company, Fast Retailing, also controls six sister labels. Including Theory and Helmut Lang. Already one of Japan's wealthiest men, this self-made billionaire now plans to continue expanding Uniqlo's reach with the aim of becoming the number one retailer in the world. But, on March 11, 2011, business building was not on Yanai's agenda. A devastating earthquake and tsunami had rocked Japan, killing almost 16,000 and leaving hundreds of thousands traumatized and homeless. TADASHI YANAI, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, FAST RETAILING (text translation): When I felt the strength of the earthquake, I thought it originated in Tokyo. But when I heard it was in Tohoku where the nuclear plants are, I thought, "This is going to be very bad". STEVENS (voiceover): Within weeks of the disaster, Yanai had donated $12.2 million of his personal fortune, almost $5 million from his company, and more than $8 million worth of clothes towards relief efforts. A year on, and Uniqlo still supports NGOs dedicated to rebuilding Japan. But disaster recovery is something Yanai feels is only one-step in getting the nation back on track. YANAI (text translation): Japanese people also came to realize that the country must change. STEVENS (voiceover): This week, on "Talk Asia", we're in Tokyo, to catch up with one of Japan's most respected business leaders to hear what he thinks it will take to rebuild Japan. (END VIDEO CLIP) STEVENS: Yanai-san, welcome to "Talk Asia". YANAI: Thank you. STEVENS: I'd like to turn to the events of March, last year. Japanese live under the threat of earthquakes, of tsunamis. It happened last year. We saw on television. What was your reaction when you saw it? What do you remember thinking? YANAI (through translator): I was in this office working. I looked outside toward Chiba Prefecture and saw the petro-chemical complex on fire. And I thought, "This is serious". Also, when I felt the earthquake, I remembered the Kobe earthquake. Because we felt the strong earthquake, I thought the origin of the earthquake was actually in Tokyo. But later, I heard it was in the Tohoku region, where there were nuclear power plants. Then I thought, "This is going to be very bad". Also, we had several employees from Tohoku who lost family members in the tsunami. I was overwhelmed with sadness for those employees. And I think all of us Japanese realized that human beings are vulnerable to natural disasters like tsunamis at any time. Japanese people also came to realize that the country must change. STEVENS: Are you proud of the way that the Japanese responded? YANAI (through translator): I think the Japanese attitude following the tsunami was incredible. However, the way it was handled by the government was horrendous. Last December, the government announced that all of the nuclear power plant problems have been solved. That's it. No details were released to the public. Their decision to lie, simply to assure citizens is shocking. They think citizens are fools. They should release more information and more details. They must accept global health, otherwise, it will be disastrous. STEVENS: Yanai-san, I want to move on to the Japanese economy. Now, you have been a great success in a period where the Japanese economy and Japan Inc. has been in relative decline. What's happened to Japanese industry? Has it lost its way? YANAI (through translator): I'm extremely disappointed in the current state of Japan. The Japanese economy hasn't grown much in the last 20-odd years. In fact, we're becoming poorer. But, since last year's earthquake, we've all realized that we can't continue on like this. We must have hope in the future and rebuild Japan. To rebuild doesn't mean to go back to where Japan was before, but instead, to create a new future without depending on the government. Every citizen in every company must commit to rebuilding the country. Because we've been in stagnation for more than 20 years, we don't have time to waste thinking about how to rebuild the country. We must act immediately. STEVENS: This is the country that, after the war, became the World's second-biggest economy - that produced Sony, that produced Toyota - why was there this stagnation? What happened? YANAI (through translator): We were too successful. There was no innovation after the initial success. Also, we were in an illusion. The Japanese and Japanese companies became rich. We falsely believed that we could remain in that current state. However, during that same time, the world was changing. It continued to evolve. STEVENS: But generally, how does Japan get back on its game again? YANAI (through translator): First, Japan needs to open up its economy. I believe Japanese people and companies should go abroad. Also, we must make it easy for foreigners and foreign companies to do business here, in Japan. Japan's weakness is that it's homogenous. STEVENS: Yanai-san, do you get a sense that Japan is changing? Has Japan, in your opinion, woken up to the fact that it needs to do something and is actually doing it? YANAI (through translator): The current problem in Japan is that the government makes decisions without thinking what is best for Japan as a country. Politicians make decisions in favor of their interest groups or their supporters back in their hometowns. The members of the National Diet act as town leaders, not national leaders. Also, looking at the ministries - like the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare - the ministers are only concerned about their own department and interests. Until the government rebuilds the whole system and starts from new ground, they will not be able to restructure. I'm afraid Japan will collapse if the current state continues. STEVENS: A new broom is needed. A new leadership is needed, as you say. Is that something that you're interested in? Would you run for political office? YANAI (through translator): I hate politics. What they say and what they do is completely different. Rather than me vying for a government position, I'd like to see the current leaders reform the government. If they can't change, then the leaders should all quit. Only leaders who will work for the interests of Japan as a country should remain in office. As a taxpayer, we should have the power to demand change. It's very disappointing, but the government is destroying our young people's future. In order to stop this, the government must reform completely. I have high hopes for the government to change. As a businessperson, I don't have the power to change the government. That is in the hands of the political leaders. However, as a taxpayer, we have the right to be critical of the government and demand change. STEVENS: You mentioned earlier - you worry that, within a few years, Japan could collapse because of the lack of development. Can you explain - what do you mean by collapse? YANAI (through translator): We spend double what we make. Our administrative structure is the most inefficient in the world. This cannot continue. Until now, Japan could depend on the Japanese people and Japanese company savings, with which they bought bonds. However, now Japan is 1,000 trillion yen in debt. 1,000 trillion yen. And there's no collateral. Pretty soon, there won't be anyone left to accept the bonds. Even in the midst of this, we think we're rich because of the strong Japanese yen. However, there's no reason for the yen to remain strong. And one day, it may weaken. The Japanese yen is strong because we're a strong country. But if a household has no collateral and is spending double its income, how could it survive? STEVENS: How does Japan Inc. deal with the strong yen? YANAI (through translator): Well, the current strong yen doesn't reflect our economy. That's the problem. We must ensure that the level of the yen matches our market. In order to do so, we must first determine what the correct exchange rate is for Japan. Then we must communicate that rate to the global market. There's an exporting game going on in the world market, right now. Where players compete for exports. Right now, Japan isn't participating in that game. We must increase our efforts financially and diplomatically. Japan as a whole must strive towards this. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) STEVENS: You are still a young man. Who do you see replacing you? Would you like to see the family involved in the business after you leave? (END VIDEO CLIP) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) STEVENS: Hello, sir. Good to see you again. How would you describe Uniqlo? What - is it a parts company? Is it a fashion house? Is it a fabric company? What is it? YANAI (through translator): We consolidate all of that. We are the manufacturer and also the retailer who sells the finished products. STEVENS: Is it true that Uniqlo doesn't take much notice of fashions - of current trends - is that true? YANAI (through translator): We don't take in all the fashion trends. Instead, we see our clothes as parts that make up fashion. We're reinterpreting what fashion is through our products. STEVENS: So, it's all about mixing and matching - giving people a choice so they can create, in a way, their own fashion. YANAI (through translator): Yes. That's right. We believe clothing doesn't have to have individuality. Instead, the consumers selecting the clothes should have the individuality. The mix-and-match concept is the new way to enjoy clothing. STEVENS: These denim jeans here - so many styles, so many different colors. Why do you have to have so many? With polo shirts, for example, you have about 80 different colors. YANAI (through translator): In may look like there's a lot of variety here, but there isn't, really. Compared to our competitors, the variety that we offer for our products is actually only about one tenth. However, each product is very neatly finished. STEVENS: OK, "Very neatly finished" - that's what you sell. You've been in this industry all your life. Tell me, why is this well made? How do you know this is a well-made product? YANAI (through translator): For example, jeans and, like, these pants - we bring the fabric and materials from Japan to China. And, in China, we advise them on every detail that goes into manufacturing the fabric and products. We don't buy fabric or materials. We, together with the factories, develop and manufacture the products. STEVENS: What is the Japanese-ness of Uniqlo? YANAI (through translator): It's the cleanliness. Japanese people like to be clean, orderly, organized, and pay great attention to detail. Our Japanese-ness is that our products in stores are very clean and detail- oriented. STEVENS: You are still a young man. You have no thoughts, I guess, about retirement at the moment. But who do you see replacing you? I know you have two sons. Would you like to see the family involved in the business after you leave? YANAI (through translator): I do want my family to be involved. But I think it'd be better if our top management isn't only my family. As shareholders, we must support and develop a capable management team. STEVENS: That's quite unusual in Asian companies. Because, from my experience, the family is very important in taking over - the next generation taking over. But not you? YANAI (through translator): I think that's the weakness of Asian companies. The companies are limited by the families' ownership. You need outside talent. It's more of a Western style. The family can have rights as a shareholder, but having a separate management team is better, in my opinion. STEVENS: 28 years ago, you opened your first store. You said, at the time, it was a gold mine. What did you tap into that made it so successful immediately? YANAI (through translator): Like you said, 28 years ago, when I opened the store, I definitely thought I'd found a gold mine. It's because we took a view that the casual clothing market had potential. There weren't many stores selling casual clothes back then. Clothing stores sold suits, like the one you're wearing, or formal wear. Casual clothes meant cheap clothing for young people. What we did was change that image of casual clothing into practical and comfortable clothing. We discovered and created a completely new market. STEVENS: So, basically, you hit a hole-in-one, if we're talking about a golf metaphor here. You got it right first time. Why do you think that is? YANAI (through translator): Maybe it was a hole-in-one. However, Marks and Spencer and Next in the U.K. - Gap, Limited and Benetton in the U.S. - already had chain stores nation-wide. We already had these examples in front of us. And we thought we could do the same here in Japan. STEVENS: When you started your first clothing store, I guess you didn't really have a choice, did you? You came from a family of clothing specialists. Your father had a clothing store. Did you want to follow in his footsteps? YANAI (through translator): At the time, I didn't think I would be a good businessman, but it was a family business, so I entered it. As I started working, though, I realized that I might actually be good at it. If I looked at it differently, I was able to see great potential. Most people think that the textile and retail industries are brick- and-mortar-type businesses. Japanese shopping arcades were not doing well and many stores were shutting down. Unless you believe that you could create a new type of business, it probably didn't seem like an attractive industry to enter back then. However, I believed that we could create something new by thinking in a different way. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) STEVENS: You're the biggest in Japan. You don't need the money. So what is driving you to be number one in the world? (END VIDEO CLIP) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) (END VIDEO CLIP) STEVENS: Virtually every story, every piece of research, I read about you focuses on your ambition to be the number one retailer in the world. You're the biggest in Japan. You don't need the money, so what is driving you to be number one in the world? YANAI (through translator): There are no specific reasons. We're currently number four in the world, but we simply want to be number one. The number four player and the number one player are really different in several aspects. We finally entered the global area. And now we're aspiring to become number one in the world or number one in Asia. Just like how we became number one in Japan - that's our ambition. STEVENS: You have set a very specific targets - 2020, you want to have revenues of $50 - $60 billion, $10- $12 billion in operating profits - which would make you the world's biggest. But, when you look at the stat of the global economy, do you think you can achieve it, still? YANAI (through translator): Yes. Comfortably. People will not stop buying clothes just because we're in a global recession. Our products are fashionable, but they're still a necessity. We've been selling well all over the world. And I believe that this trend will continue. And that's why I believe we can comfortably reach our target. STEVENS: Does that mean, do you think, Uniqlo is recession-proof? YANAI (through translator): Yes. You can look at it that way. However, it's not as though everyone wants expensive clothes. Our mission is to provide high quality clothes to many people. Our slogan is, "Made for All". In other words, we want to provide good clothing to people all over the world. I do believe there is a recession now, but the bigger trend is that the source of wealth is moving from the United States and Europe to Asia. STEVENS: How will you achieve your expansion goals? YANAI (through translator): We now have to focus on Asia. Right now, we're focusing on China. But we want to expand, especially in Korea, the Philippines - where we're opening a store this year - as well as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. There's huge potential in these markets. In the next 10 years, these markets will be similar to what the United States and European markets look like today. STEVENS: If I may say so, your first attempt at international expansion, in 2001, into the U.K., 20 stores into the U.S., was a bit of a disaster. After 18 months or so, you had to close most of your stores overseas. What happened? YANAI (through translator): We want to be a global brand. And for us to become a global brand, we have to have a presence in London, Paris, and New York. Or in major European and U.S. cities. We have to build a brand that sells in Europe and the U.S., not just Asia. However, in our previous attempt to branch out to the West, we had to close most of our stores due to a lack of experience. But now, we're entering those markets once again. STEVENS: Fast forward to 2006 - you've re-launched in the U.S. In Soho, you have now a store 90,000 square feet in 5th Avenue - which are very successful. What's changed? YANAI (through translator): The number one reason was our lack of brand recognition. Consumers did not understand our products and our mission. However, we were able to communicate who we are and what we do through our Soho store. And that's why our 5th Avenue store is successful as well. I believe that if a brand has extraordinary success in one country, that the same brand can succeed at the global level. Our goal has been to be able to sell all over the world. In the U.S., Europe and Asia, we're confident that we'll be successful anywhere in the world. STEVENS: Yanai-san, thank you so much for your time. YANAI: Yes. Thank you. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) (END VIDEO CLIP) END


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With more than 15 million users worldwide, Instagram is one of the most popular apps ever. The free photo-sharing app allows users to apply filters to pictures for some extra character.
Take the above photo, for example. NBC4's Conan Nolan looks extra happy for his tacos thanks to the "1977" filter.
With more than a dozen filters, borders and selective focusing, users have found new ways to punch up their pics and make their images really pop.
And it's those photos we want to show off.
So the next time you take an Instagram photo you want to share with us, just include the hashtag #socalgram.
We're putting together the very best and will feature them online and possibly on air.
A special thanks goes out to Mike Brumbelow (@mikebrum) who was the first to use the #socalgram tag. His long-exposure photo (see below) captured LACMA's traveling boulder.
You can follow our photos on Instagram by searching for user NBCLA.
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Immobilien Malaga necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 223 diseños de 42 diseñadores freelance.
Immobilien Malaga - http://www.immobilienmalaga.de
Immobilien Malaga is a new Real Estate Agent at the Costa del Sol in Spain. We are specialized in helping german clients to find their dream property at the Costa del Sol. Our main marketing tool is our website http://www.immobilienmalaga.de
We want to be known for our high quality service. All our properties are carefully selected and will eventually be documented in a stunning way with professional pictures taken in HDR quality, videostreams and lots of additional information.
Our special service is to make a personal preselection of properties and provide our clients with meaningfull documentions so they can make a preselection already before they travel down to see the properties.
Our clients are mainly germans searching for a property in south of spain, either for retiring in the sun or as a holiday home.
They get to know us through our website or our ad campaigns.
In general they are well informed about the market, but overwhelmed by the quantity of offers. They are in need of a reliable estate agent that guides them through the jungle of oportunities and helps them to find the best property for them.
We want a simple and elegant Logo that submits the message of beeing reliable, trustworthy and competent and at the same time resembles the easy living style of the south. It should neither look cheap nor send the signal of beeing too exclusive.
Logo style:
Icon with Company name - simple and eye catching. We do not like these typical boring real estate logos with a house and the name - it should be a bit more artistic and outstanding. We are not in favour of too naturalistic icons - it could involve symbols like houses, sun, palms, olive trees etc. but in a more simple and abstract way.
Currently we are using blue and orange - resembling the sun and the sea. We are not focused on these colours and are open to other suggestions. For a short moment we liked gold, but thinking it through it could be too exclusive and look too expensive.
You shouldnt focus on the website design too much - this is to be redone fitting to the logo later on.
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Medium Love Pendant
- Stones : F-G VS1-VS2 Diamonds - total weight: 0.21-carats
- Clasp : Lobster clasp
- Measurements : 42cm long
- Collection : Mystic
Where is the jewelry made?
We produce all of our jewelry in-house in our workshop in Paris, France. Every creation features the "Made in France" engraving.
Tell me more about your diamonds.We exclusively use conflict-free and natural diamonds.
For color, we use diamonds with F to G grade.
For clarity, we use diamonds with VS1 to VS2 grades.
Because the Responsible Jewellery Council has certified our workshop, the sourcing of our materials adheres to strict industry guidelines and is socially and environmentally responsible.
Tell me more about your gemstones.
We exclusively utilize gemstones sourced from conflict-free regions. All of our gemstones are natural and untreated.
What gold do you use?
We exclusively use 18-karat solid recycled gold.
Why is your white gold jewelry more expensive?
Our 18-karat white gold is combined with the valuable metal palladium, which lends the alloy its distinctive shade. Palladium is similar in composition and rarity to platinum, however the metal is more resistant to scratching. Palladium is also significantly more expensive to source than both gold or platinum. However, the use of palladium in our jewelry ensures that our creations are hypoallergenic and long-lasting, so that they may be cherished for a lifetime.
Tell me more about your craftsmanship.
Our family workshop is located on Rue de La Paix in Paris, in the heart of the historic fine jewelry district. We employ over a hundred seasoned craftsmen, with several having more than 25 years of experience. We handle every step of jewelry making, from CAD conceptualization to casting, stone sourcing, and polishing. Nouvel Heritage and our parent company are proudly women-led and family-owned. Our workshop focuses on expert French craftsmanship while developing innovative techniques.
What are your manufacturing standards?
Our workshop is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council, ensuring that our supply chain conforms to RJC's strict Code of Practices in regards to business ethics, human rights, social responsibility, and environmental performance.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship to the United States, Canada and France.
How much is shipping?
Shipping and returns are free for all orders delivered in the United States. If your order is shipping to Canada or France, you will be presented with several shipping options at checkout.
Where is my order?
As soon as the shipping label for your order is created, you will receive the tracking number by email. Orders typically ship the same day the label is created.
How long does it take for my order to ship?
If your order is in stock, it will take up to 2 business days for your order to ship. Orders ship via overnight FedEx services. If your order is made to order, it ships within 4 to 6 weeks.
Where is my order shipping from?
All orders are shipped from the United States.
Will I be charged duties and taxes?
For all U.S orders, the sales tax will be calculated at checkout according to the state/province of the shipping address. Since this is a domestic shipment, you will not be charged duties.
For international orders, there may be duties and taxes incurred on your shipment that you will be responsible for.
How is my order shipped?
For U.S orders, your order will ship via FedEx Overnight shipping. A third party insures all orders, and therefore, "Nouvel Heritage" will not be written on the shipping label.
What is your return policy?
For all orders delivered in the U.S, we offer free returns within 14 days of the delivery date for a refund or exchange. We accept returns on both in-stock and made-to-order items. Please make sure to send back the jewelry in its original packaging, and that the jewelry has no sign of wear. We do not accept returns on jewelry personalized with engravings.
We do not accept returns or exchanges on orders shipped internationally.
How can I return my order?Your order will come with a pre-paid return label (FedEx). Please email one of our concierges at firstname.lastname@example.com to let them know you are returning your order.
Are returns free?
Yes, you will receive a pre-paid FedEx label with your order.
Can I return my order if it was made to order?
Yes, we accept returns on made-to-order items as long as they are not personalized with an engraving.


text: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Posted: Packet I and House Handbook In preparation for the 2011 House of Delegates (House), Packet I and the House Handbook have been posted to the House of Delegates Community. Background papers will be posted April 22. In addition, 2 discussion boards were threaded on the House of Delegates Community for use by delegations -- Packet I discussion board, which will be open beginning April 8 for conceptual discussion surrounding this year's bylaw amendment and motions, and a Motion Cosponsors discussion board for delegations to pledge cosponsorship for a bylaw amendment or motion. Contact Cheryl Robinson or Peyton Williams-Young with any questions.


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It's fast, too. Kingston quotes read speeds of up to 240 MB/s and write speeds of up to 160 MB/s. These figures put it in league with the fastest drives money can buy. Consumers will be able to grab the drive sometime in the first quarter of this year. The drive's extravagant specs comes with an equally extravagant starting price of $1,750 for the 512GB model.
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You may wish to organise your visit to coincide with one of our events. Here you will find details about forthcoming events at the museum, and news updates about the house.
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A STEREOSCOPIC TOUR OF ITALY AT THE KEATS-SHELLEY HOUSE5 Apr from 17:00 to 17:30
On Tuesdays and Fridays from 22 March through till 29 April visitors to the Keats-Shelley House are invited to take a journey into Italy's past.
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IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have released four players, including a pair of defensive linemen added last season to shore up the injury-riddled position.
Everette Brown and Corvey Irvin played backup roles after signing during the season. Brown had seven tackles and a sack in seven games at defensive end. Irvin had five tackles in six games at defensive tackle.
The Cowboys also dumped guards Ray Dominguez and Jeff Olson. Neither played last season.


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You gotta love the Italian instinct for cheese-making. These people looked at the cream that rose to the top of their bucket of milk, tasted it, and said, "Gee, I like this, but wouldn't it be nice if it were even more creamy and fatty?"
Because that's the only way I can explain the audacious fun that is mascarpone—cream curdled with acid to strain off the watery whey, leaving behind a super creamy, spreadable cheese. Because it's cheese, not butter, no one will look at you twice if you eat a spoonful as a snack, even if it's almost as calorically intense.
While you can easily plop mascarpone on cake or pie and call it a day, it's not much harder to mix it with some milk and sugar to make gelato. From start to finish, you can have freshly made ice cream in 40 minutes with this recipe, which is simple enough for any weeknight but fancy enough to embellish holiday desserts.
Mascarpone gelato doesn't need any touch-ups—the full creaminess and fresh dairy flavor come through loud and clear—but a little lemon never hurt anyone, and it brightens this scoop up nicely.
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33 killed in Iraq attacks
An assault on a police headquarters in a disputed city in north Iraq involving a car bomb set off by a suicide attacker followed by gunmen trying to storm the compound killed 30 people today.world Updated: Feb 04, 2013 00:04 IST
As many as 33 people were killed and 70 others wounded on Sunday when suicide bombers attempted to take control of a police headquarters in Iraq. The attack took place in the city of Kirkuk, police said.
The vehicle that was detonated in central Kirkuk was painted to appear as though it was a police car, and the militants who sought to seize the compound were dressed as policemen, witnesses said.
The attack shattered a relative calm in recent days in Iraq, which has been grappling with a political crisis pitting Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki against his erstwhile government partners amid weeks of ongoing protests calling for him to resign, less than three months before key provincial elections.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Sunni militants including al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq frequently target security forces and government targets in a bid to destabilise the country and push it back towards the sectarian bloodshed that blighted it from 2005 to 2008.
The initial suicide car bomb was set off during morning rush hour, and was quickly followed by three gunmen dressed in police uniforms, armed with hand grenades and suicide vests, bursting through the main gate of the Kirkuk police compound in the direction of the headquarters building.
They threw multiple grenades as they sought to reach the building, but were killed before they could get there, witnesses said.
Brigadier General Natah Mohammed Sabr, the head of Kirkuk city's emergency services department, put the toll at 30 dead and 70 wounded.
In addition to the casualties, the attack caused massive damage to nearby buildings and shops, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.
Police largely cut off traffic in the centre of the city and evacuated offices and businesses in the area. They managed to defuse one of the attackers' suicide vests, but were still seeking to disarm the other two.
Kirkuk, an ethnically mixed city 240 kilometres (150 miles) north of Baghdad, lies at the heart of a swathe of disputed territory claimed by both the central government and Iraq's autonomous northern Kurdish region.
The unresolved row is persistently cited by diplomats and officials as the biggest threat to Iraq's long-term stability.
Militants often exploit a lack of coordination between the two sides' security forces and launch deadly attacks in the city, which remains one of the most violent in Iraq, and also in nearby towns.
The violence was the latest in a spike in unrest that comes amid the political tension -- 246 people were killed last month, the most since September, according to an AFP tally based on reports from security and medical officials.
Attacks are dramatically lower across Iraq since their peak in 2006 and 2007, but bombings and shootings remain common.


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When it comes to California governance reform, optimism is usually foolish.
But I'm having a hard time not being at least a little optimistic about the upcoming recommendations by a slightly obscure group called the Think Long Committee.
Think Long is a committee of leading Californians put together by Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire famous for working on constitutional reform and for being homeless (he doesn't own a home, preferring to travel the world and stay in hotels).
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Despite Think Long's insider board, Berggruen and his advisor Nathan Gardels are the most outsider-ish of the various good government groups in California.
Privately and publicly, Think Long has begun to preview some of the ideas it is considering.
The group meets this week to consider and finalize recommendations.
From what I've seen and heard, there are three reasons to be hopeful about what the group will produce:
1. The proposal is comprehensive.
Almost every reform proposal or suggestion to improve California governance has consisted of piecemeal changes that don't fit together.
Think Long is putting together comprehensive proposals on a host of problem areas for California – from the initiative process to economic growth.
Comprehensive proposals represent a big change for California, which for more than 130 years has changed its governing structure one piece at a time—via ballot measures that are confined to a single subject.
Yes, comprehensive proposals have more items with which people can disagree – and I've found disagreement with pieces of what Think Long is discussing.
But such disagreements are relatively unimportant.
Californians should worry less about the particular pieces of a proposal – and more about whether the whole fits together and makes government easier to understand and more accountable.
Our constitutional history runs the other way – we love to focus on individual trees and fail to anticipate what we're doing to the forest.
2. The ideas are novel and aren't based wholly on polling.
Last week, while speaking remotely to a gathering of direct democracy thinkers and practitioners in San Francisco, Gardels shared some of the big ideas under consideration for the initiative process.
His list included ideas that are likely to be popular – making the process more transparent – and many that will be an uphill fight – establishing a more indirect initiative process that gives the legislature a role.
This is a good sign.
California's would-be reformers are drunk on polling (and their own notions of political "reality"). Gardels, in talking with the group, emphasized that the state needed to think first about what would work not merely about what was popular.
That, too, is a radical thought in a state where almost every major policy proposal begins not with a discussion of the policy's merits but with a discussion of how the idea polls.
3. Think Long is making a case for an honest bit of elitism, given the public's failures to understand the system of government and to make good, long-term decisions.
The biggest idea that Think Long is considering is the establishment of an independent watchdog called the Citizen's Accountability Council.
The idea is to have 21 citizens (though the number is not firm) who are appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, regional planning bodies, cities and other public institutions to think about long-term problems in the state, filling a void in California's politics, which are all about the short term.
Members would have six-year terms to promote independence.
And they would have power – to propose legislation, to subpoena and investigate government performance, and even to put initiatives directly on the ballot.
This will be dismissed as elitist. But Think Long should be prepared to push back hard.
California's supposedly democratic and populist institutions – think of the initiative process – are really dominated by elites who have used them to install formulas and special protections that defeat democracy.
Think Long's "elitism" could be empowering.
A poor or unknown person with a great idea, simply by convincing this committee, could get legislation proposed or placed on the ballot without having to spend $3 million he or she doesn't have on signatures.
What's best about Think Long's comprehensive proposal is that it's new.
The discussions and debates over fixing California's broken governing system have grown tired and stale. Think Long should change the conversation – which would a monumental achievement.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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巴塞罗那休达德拉公园(Parque de la Ciutadella Barcelona)
海之圣母教堂(Iglesia de Santa Maria del Mar) (巴塞罗那)
巴塞罗那纺织和服装博物馆(Museo del Textil e Indumentaria de Barcelona)
巴塞罗那贝尔港(Port Vell de Barcelona)
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Santa Maria del Mar Basilica The itinerary begins on Argenteria Street, which links Laietana Street to the Santa Maria del Mar basilica. This Gothic church, known as the Ribera Cathedral, is one of the finest examples of architecture in this style. Built entirely in the fourteenth century, the harmony of its proportions and the serenity of the whole are admirable. Fossar de les Moreres Square Opposite the side facade of Santa Maria del Mar basilica, towards the Born Boulevard, we find a small square of great historical significance: the Fossar de les Moreres Square. In ancient times there was a cemetery adjoining to the church, and legend says that this is where the defenders of Barcelona were buried in September 1714, when the city fell to the troops of Philip V. The Born Market The Born Market is a large isolated building made of iron and glass, which housed the central fruit and vegetable market until 1971. Built in 1876, it is one of the best examples of iron architecture in the city. Ciutadella Park It is one of the green lungs of the city. The park was built in 1888 for the Universal Exposition, on the site of the demolished citadel of Philip V. Today the remnants of the exhibition can be seen in such buildings as the Castell dels Tres Dragons, designed by Domenech i Montaner as a restaurant, in the waterfall and the lake or the beautiful Greenhouse and Conservatory. On the other side of the park is the Barcelona Zoo, dating from 1892. Near the Catalan Parliament a copy of the beautiful sculpture by Josep Llimona, "Grief," can be seen, the most eminent of all the features of the park, and the statue of the Lady with the Umbrella. The Lady with the Umbrella Statue The Lady with the Umbrella is a symbol of the Ciutadella Park and the Barcelona Zoo. For many it is also a childhood memory of the most beautiful of the ladies of the city of Barcelona. Barcelona Zoo The Barcelona Zoo is home to more than seven thousand four hundred animals of different species. The visit becomes a living spectacle through habitats from around the world, discovering the wildlife: primates, cats, tropical birds, dolphins... The zoo facilities are ideal for families to enjoy an unforgettable day. Catalan Parliament The old arsenal of the demolished military Citadel became the Catalan Parliament in 1932, after being remodelled as a museum. The parliamentary functions were returned in 1980. It was designed by Flemish engineer Prosper de Verboom, between 1716 and 1748, and the exterior has a central body and ends developed through a series of arches that form a nice porch. Xocolata Museum On nearby Comerc Street, this curious museum is a must for irrepressible gourmands and those interested in the world of cocoa. Picasso Museum The Picasso Museum, located on Montcada Street, is one of the gems of the city. There are five major monographic museums dedicated to this painter in the world, but this was the first and the only one created at the express will of the artist. It contains the most important collection of Picasso's early works, as well as other periods, such as the Las Meninas series, inspired by Velázquez's masterpiece. Textile Museum and Barbier-Mueller Museum Also on Moncada Street, located in the palace of the Marquis of Llio, a beautiful 16th century building.
Maritime Facade
Since the 1992 Olympic Games, the appearance of this area has changed radically. The beaches have been restored and the urban coast has emerged as a leisure and amusement area as well as an attractive residential area.
Reials Drassanes Boatyards The route begins at the Reials Drassanes Boatyards on the Portal de la Pau beach where big ships were built for maritime commerce in the Middle Ages. These medieval boatyards, a powerful civil gothic display, house the Maritime Museum. Golondrinas To get a closer view of the ocean, there is nothing better than a tour in the popular "Golondrinas," boats that offer a refreshing route through the port's waters. It is one of the oldest tourist attractions and two types of routes are offered depending on the traveller's preference. Maremagnum In Port Vell, this huge leisure centre is where one can find, in addition to several shops and restaurants, the Imax theatre and the aquarium. Aquarium The Aquarium of Barcelona, a visit to which is an incredible journey to the bottom of the sea, has over eleven thousand live organisms from about 450 species. This huge oceanarium is impressive with its transparent tunnel that is over eighty metres long. It is a true voyage to the bottom of the sea. Port Vell At the end of the Joan de Borbó Street, is the sporting port of the port of Barcelona, with 410 moors for recreational boats between 10 and 30 metres. It is worth it to walk along, enjoying the Mediterranean up to the beaches of the Barceloneta. There are several restaurants where one can enjoy Barcelonan gastronomy with a view of the sea. Palace of the Sea This fully restored elegant brick building is full of balconies and is an excellent option for enjoying an excellent meal. Furthermore, one can visit the modern and interactive Museum of Catalonian History with very interesting exhibits. Barceloneta The construction of the first houses began in 1754 and the neighbourhood filled up with fisherman and people involved in the area's port activity. Since then, this neighbourhood of the sea with wide, straight streets has not lost its charm and character, with that feeling of a town far from the city that has always characterised it. Olympic Port Walking in front of the sea along the Maritime Boardwalk, one arrives to the Olympic Port, the sporting marina that lies at the foot of two skyscrapers – the first is a luxury hotel and the second is an office tower. The practice of nautical sport – the Municipal Sailing School is located here – and the affluence of restaurants and pubs make this enclave into one of the liveliest of the city. Olympic Village The port is also the centre of the Olympic Village, the residential neighbourhood that was built to house sportsmen and sportswomen during the 1992 Games. The tall vertical brick chimney that rises up between the buildings was conserved as a testament to the area's industrial past. Icaria Avenue Another testament to the past that contrasts with the new areas of the neighbourhood is the timber that covers the large central covered walkway of Icaria Avenue; it reminds onlookers of the old railway tracks that were disassembled for the construction of the neighbourhood.
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Whether you're thinking about buying a new home, getting a home equity loan or line of credit, or refinancing an existing Mortgage, our Interactive Mortgage Calculators will allow you to explore your Mortgage options to make the right home financing decision.
About Patricia Kirkham, AMP, Senior Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres Clarity Mortgages
Patricia Kirkham has been actively assisting clients in the mortgage industry for over 25 years! In 1991, she partnered with Dennis Petersen to become the Vice-President and Broker of Record at Dominion Lending Centres Westcor which has most recently merged with Dominion Lending Centres Regional Mortgage Group in 2016. (now Dominion Lending Centres Clarity Mortgages). Over the years she has thoroughly enjoyed helping many clients obtain their dream homes, refinance mortgages for investments, home improvements and consolidating debt. Her wealth of knowledge and experience has enabled her to grow as a professional, and she is even a certified reverse mortgage specialist with Home Equity Bank, and a mortgage debt consolidation specialist. This means that regardless of your situation, Patricia will have a solution to help.
With access to more than 230 lending institutions, including big banks, credit unions and trust companies, our licensed team of mortgage professionals is familiar with a vast array of available mortgage products – ranging from first-time homebuyer programs to financing for the self-employed to financing for those with credit blemishes.
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2 lb fresh shrimp
2 jalapenos, diced
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons Old Bay
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
Add everything but the shrimp to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Cover and boil until fully cooked.


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Organizations in the Global GIST Network agree to link all other member sites to their web pages, to share information about local resources, including clinical trials, and to support the access of GIST patients to treatment.
The Global GIST Network is coordinated by Gilles Frydman, President of ACOR (Association of Online Cancer Resources), Markus Wartenburg, Spokesperson for Das Lebenshaus (House of Life) and Norman Scherzer, Executive Director of the Life Raft Group. Additional coordinators may be added as we grow.
This Web Site and foreign language translations are managed by the Life Raft Group. Foreign language listservs are provided by ACOR. European outreach is coordinated by Das Lebenshaus.


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Political prisoners for 45 years – yet Mondo and Ed live...
When people hear the story of Ed and Mondo, some say the prison time is a waste of their lives. They have wasted nothing. Despite their circumstances, and they are bleak to be sure, they each live productive lives, "lives that matter." During the last 45 years, both men have continued to teach and influence, to set a positive example and guide their peers. They serve as a reminder to us all to make each day count for something more than ourselves.


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Finding an apartment or a home that balances all of your leasing needs and wants — location, amenities and condition, to name just a few — can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Once you've narrowed down your choices, do you need to sign right away or can you find ways to save or get more rental benefits included in your agreement? There's more wiggle room for negotiating rent than some people assume — and different ways to save. Some may pay you back immediately in saved dollars while others are more about timing and quality of life. Read on to learn the answer to the question: "Can you haggle with apartment prices?"
First, Do Your Homework
It's not uncommon for a real estate agent to claim there's a line of eager renters waiting to take your spot. That may not be true. Compare for yourself: Is the rent lower than that of similar units? If so, it might not be worth negotiating rent. But if an apartment feels overpriced, or has been sitting on the market for months, you'll be in a stronger position.
Say It With Me: "Discounts!"
Landlords value consistency and full occupancy, and if you can provide both of those you'll have more flexibility negotiating rent. For example, there may be a discount for paying up front or paying several months at once.
Longer Might Be Better
Ever hear the old business adage that it's less expensive to keep an existing customer than to attract a new one? That's especially true in real estate, where an empty unit can be a huge money drain. Factor in agent fees, and it's a lot cheaper for a landlord to keep you than to find a new tenant, even if they have to negotiate rent price. If you're really sure that the apartment or home is where you want to live for a longer-than-normal lease (say, 18 months versus a traditional 12 months), ask your landlord two questions: Will he or she offer any discount — such as a month free — for a longer term? Can you lock in today's rate for that term, too? Both might save you in the long run.
Give Up Something
Many apartment tenants want to tally the list of what they get with a lease, but you may be able to give up something in exchange for flexibility. For example, if parking spots are in demand and you don't need one, your landlord may find that appealing. Same with gym access: If your work has a facility, volunteer to give up time in the workout space. Finally, a first-floor space may rent for less than upper floors.
Or Get More Stuff
Negotiate for more, not to save more. Think a better parking spot or a higher floor for an apartment building, or a parking spot in a garage for a home.
Choose Your Timing
You can't always control when you need a new place to live, but if you can, off-season is better. Most of the time, that equals cold-weather months. Or, depending on where you live, it might mean early summer versus late-summer for a college-focused town, for example.
Get Handy or Get Some Upgrades
If your apartment could use a paint job and you're an experienced DIYer, offer to chip in your effort for a visual upgrade to your living space. (Just make sure to clearly delineate, in writing, who is responsible for paying for supplies.) Or, if your appliances or other amenities are due for an upgrade, you may be able to snag that or some other refresh as part of your lease.
Remember: A negotiation is a little give and take, so be prepared to meet in the middle to ensure a deal that's successful for you and your finances — and for your landlord, too.


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It's amazing how much satisfaction you can get from finding a really well designed piece of equipment. Something you use every day that is both functional and stylish. That performs a mundane but necessary task effortlessly, and manages to look good at the same time.
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