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Your name/email Prashant Kumar
How to reach to gate? By Taxi, Bus, Own Car etc,
Minutes to town by taxi? min 30 min.
How to go to Seamens club? No experience
Other must go location? Town center, Antwerp
Comment Very good and secured Port , MSC Terminal, Security is good. Transportation from Gate till Vessels are free and frequent. Clean and safe Terminal.
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I used to think Damien Hirst is just the guy who puts dead animals in formaldehyde and paints color dots. Then at Art Basel and now the retrospective at Tate Modern, I experience the power of his sensational work. The Tate Modern exhibition gives me an opportunity to trace the development of the prominent British artist and see his body of work systematically through various viewpoints.
Life and death
The first piece in the first room is a striking portrait of a young Hirst with a dead head. It's based on a snapshot taken by a friend in the anatomy department at Leeds University when the 16-year-old Hirst went as a young student to make anatomical drawings. "I was absolutely terrified," he later recalled. But he was laughing. Suddenly it all makes sense. Hirst's fascination of death was there with him all along. He always claimed that his work is more about life. But death is essentially part of life. This polarized duality becomes one of the main themes in his career. When he put the shark in formaldehyde, he made it look threatening but helpless, powerful and weak at the same time.
|With Dead Head, 1991
|The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, 1991
Life and death are oppositions, but they are also a cycle. The most power piece that addresses this concept is A Thousand Years. In an enclosed glass vitrine, maggots hatch inside a white box, turn into flies and feed on a bloody severed cow's head lying on the floor. Flies circle around in the vitrine. Some hit the insect-o-cutor and die, others survive and continue the cycle. Here, the glass vitrine bears a clean and minimal geometry, while messy life and death of organic matter is contained inside, creating a literal enactment of birth, death, and decay.
|A Thousand Years, 1990
In the two-part installation In and Out of Love, one room with a specially maintained humid environment contains white canvas where butterflies hatch and feed on sugar water and plants. Live butterflies fly around freely, and occasionally land on the visitors' heads and shoulders. The other room shows eight colored monochrome canvases with dead butterflies randomly attached to their surfaces, like they have hit and died on it. In the center of this second room is a table with ashtrays full of cigarette butts. Here, the rooms are like vitrines. Again, the theme of life and death cycle is vividly shown.
|In and Out of Love (White Paintings and Live Butterflies), 1991 – Room 1
|In and Out of Love (White Paintings and Live Butterflies), 1991 – Room 2
Flies and butterflies make another interesting polarity pair. They represent beauty and horror, good and evil. Black Sun looks like, at first glance, a black monochrome painting. It takes me a while to realize it's actually a surface densely covered in nasty dead flies. It creates a stark contrast to the almost holy butterfly paintings. While butterflies represent resurrection, flies convey more negative associations of death and decay.
|Black Sun, 2004
|Sympathy in White Major – Absolution II, 2006
Lethality and glamour
Cigarette is a repeated motif in Hirst's work. It's the contrast between an unsmoked perfect cylinder and the provocation of disgust after it's smoked and discarded that appeals Hirst. What's more fascinating for Hirst is the fact that something so lethal has been glamourized by seductive imagery in the advertising industry for decades. Hirst gathers the contents of hundreds of ashtrays and intensify the reaction of disgust (visually and olfactorily), or presents cigarette butts lined along the shelves of a cabinet like a natural history exhibit. These pieces can be seen as contemporary memento mori. A reminder of the inevitability of death.
|Crematorium, 1996
|The Abyss, 2008
Structure and randomness
Hirst has created numerous paintings with spots varying from minute to monumental in size, and from half a spot to thousands in number. Typically, the spots are in a grid, all of the same size with the gaps between the spots the same size as the spots themselves. Going hand-in-hand with this hyper-rigid set of parameters is a seemingly random arrangement of colors. In fact, no single color is ever repeated in one painting. This consistent structure actually started in 1986 with a random arrangement of spots, a piece also included in the retrospective.
|Arg-Glu, 1994
|Spot Painting, 1986
The first animals that Hirst encased in formaldehyde were fish. In this piece he separates the items and arranges them on shelves in two cabinets: one with fish "swimming" left and the other to the right. It's "for the purpose of understanding" only. But in reality, they are not so structured in nature.
|Isolated Elements Swimming in the Same Direction for the Purpose of Understanding (Right), 1991
Religion and science
Butterflies' connotation of resurrection brings Hirst's elaborate butterfly paintings a special religious overtone. Many of them are arranged into complex patterns that resemble traditional stained glass church windows. On the other hand, Hirst extends his explorations of science in art. He makes cabinets filled with medicine or surgical instruments. There is also a blown up anatomical model standing outside at the plaza in front of Tate.
|Doorways to the Kingdom of Heaven, 2007
|Hymm, 1999-2005
The polarity of religious and scientific themes are best combined in The Anatomy of an Angel. The beautifully carved white marble statue looks perfectly graceful from one angle, while the other side reveals bones, muscles, and a section of internal organs.
|The Anatomy of an Angel, 2008
Pharmacy is a whole-room installation. Here the extensive clinical order of the cabinets filled with medicine packaging suggests the dominating power of modern medicine. But the fact that this is in an gallery where art and science have the same visual language sounds intriguing. "It would be great we can get people to believe in art the same way they believe in medicine," Hirst once said. There are also four glass bottles with mysterious colored liquids. They represent the four elements found in old apothecaries: earth, air, fire, and water. The insect-o-cutor hanging in the middle is to "make a comparison of people being like flies" (referring to A Thousand Years). "You can only cure people for so long and then they're going to die anyway."
|Pharmacy, 1992
I have come to realize what is so fascinating about Damien Hirst's work is the profound synergy of polarized notions that marries beauty and horror: life and death, lethality and glamour, structure and randomness, religious and science, flies and butterflies, good and evil, black and white. His Francis Bacon-like intensity, angst, dread, and passion have made him a prominent icon of his generation, and rocked me deeply inside.

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going fri to get an event monitor to wear for 3 weeks.never had to use one before.gonna figure out this syncope.
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i guess he must not think it is that bad
So what did the docs finally say about the monitor results? Enquiring minds want to know!
well my heart is good but i have somthing called orthostatichypotesion,my bp is getting to low my mother in law sais they should be able to do something about it but he didnt say anything about it he just said to be carefull and come back in eight mths.
There are plenty of treatments and tactics that can be used to counter orthostatic hypotension. I am surprised your doc did not counsel you on these. "Be careful" is completely unacceptable and constitutes malpractice in my opinion. I'd use the eight months to find another doc!
Oh, yes, I had to deal with the event monitor for 30 days. I myself have (thank God) a non-life-threatening form of Wolf Parkinson White.
ya ot totally sucked bbut at least i know my heart is good my bp gets really low.
Worry less, sleep more, stay away from stimulants like caffeine, meditate, and take 25mg of Atenolol as needed when things get bad. So far, it works great!
yes i know im trying thanks
When I went to the ER they told me I was having PVC's and my new cardio docgtor put me on a 30 event "Loop" Monitor. So far I have recorded a couple of small events - 5 minutes - but thank God no big events that last about 45-60 minutes! Don't know what the treatment will be - only have one more week to go.
Also ask about a 24-hr "Holter" monitor (sometimes used interchangeably with "Loop" monitor). It's how I got my PACs diagnosed. The Holter monitor does a continuous recording so no need to hit a button when you feel the ectopic heart beats.
I had already done the 24 hour Holter Monitor and it gave an average of 80 beats per minute - some lower to 59 some higher to 110 when I was on the treadmill.
It did not capture any event because I did not have any that particular day - but two months later I had a big event and went to the ER where they discovered the PVC's via an EKG taken within 15 minutes of going to the ER. Went to a cardio doctor and he has put me on the Loop monitor - it has recorded some PVC which were milder then the event ones. What was your treatment of your PAC's? I have not had a "big event" - PVC's lasting 45-60 minutes again, so far.
Good luck getting some answers, dena. Actually, I found the event monitor rather interesting. Mine was via eCardio out of Texas. They were usually great about answering questions, even idle questions that just popped up out of curiosity. My cardiologist gave me a copy of the pertinent report pages (he knows I don't lilke being left out of the loop on anything).
Bingo, you are on the right track. I have had several event monitor studies to nail down my problem (PACs) and it was great to get a diagnosis that allows me to successfully deal with it!
I trust this will the first step in successfully treating your syncope.
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Although this site will hardly solve the MBTA's debt and budget woes it will help to bring in a little bit of revenue and also have a place where T fanatics, like myself and Aaron, can go and buy stuff with the T logo on it. I got my hands on a few of the T-shirt designs that the T will be putting up for sale in the new store (below) and I also made a few of my own.
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Cherry blossoms & silk screens, dark wood & ikebanas , low furniture & nature inspired accents ... all scream a design style that's so inspired by the beautiful South East Asian countries. I love the whole calming & relaxing effect it brings in to the space. A wonderful combination of predominantly Chinese & Japanese design culture and a bit of Thai & Indonesian accents thrown in to the mix, you have what's commonly called the "Asian Design Style " .
The traditional Chinese & Thai style as I see it, is energizing & all about details : intricate details in furniture & woodwork , gorgeous silk fabrics in jewel toned colors. The Japanese design on the other hand is tranquil & "restrained" : with accents & color palettes inspired by nature. This traditional Asian design style though has very well been adapted into today's lifestyle.
So here's my take : By simplifying the details and not compromising on its inherent design, the Asian design style fits into todays popular & modern condo / apartment living pretty well . Here are the 5 key features that I think are essential & easy enough to incorporate the Asian flair into your design & decor :
Influenced by the Japanese style, having open & simple spaces bring in the "relaxing" element into your space. Mostly leaning to minimalistic design style, incorporating minimal low-height furniture & heavy impact accents are the way to go.
2) Fabrics & Textures
This element plays a huge role in bringing in the Asian style in. Woven tatami mats , gorgeous silk screens , Shoji screens, embroidered fabrics like tapestry & rugs with traditional motifs like the cherry blossom or a dragon are classic touches to have in your decor.
3) Materials
Both the Chinese & the Japanese style are big on design elements ( like feature walls, counter-tops etc. ) made of natural materials like wood & stone. Paper lanterns, Tansu cabinets , accents with lacquer & gilt finishes are an easy way to bring in a piece of the orient home.
4) Colors
The modern take on the traditional Asian style colors is when rich jewel tones & passionate hues that energize you are used in a much more restrained manner ( only on a feature wall or by toning down the color itself ). The Japanese style has nature inspired color palette already perfect for todays home.
5) Accents & Accessories
Accessories play a huge part in the Asian design style. Traditional accents have heavy ornamentation. Such accents are now 'refined' to fit in perfectly with the modern style. Few of the key accents are a Buddha, simple & sleek paper lanterns, Ikebana style plants & flowers, Bamboo prints & simple lacquered accents.
What really amazes me is that the opulent Chinese style & the minimalist Japanese style come together beautifully to infuse your home with an Asian elegance. Add a touch of Zen with Asian inspired decor to bring in peace & tranquility into your home.
Happy Styling !
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In addition to outright transfers of cash or property, gifts can be made with a right to retain income. Such arrangements – often called life income gift plans – are becoming increasingly popular with donors because both parties have the potential to benefit.
Under a well-planned life income arrangement, you often can increase your income, reduce taxes and, at the same time, make a gift that will have a substantial impact on our future.


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Tooth Implants: Filling in the Missing Teeth
Tooth Implants: Filling in the Missing Teeth
This article will describe all of the negative impacts that having a missing tooth can cause and how a dental implant can fix these problems.
Having a missing tooth isn't just a strike against your appearance but also towards your oral health as a whole. There are many different medical reasons to get a missing tooth replaced with a tooth implant.
Some people know all about a full mouth implant such as the all-on-4 surgery, but it is also possible to replace a single tooth.
Why Should You Replace Your Tooth?
Before heading off to their Sun City dentist most people want to know if a dental implant is worth their time. Food intake is one of the first big reasons. Chewing efficiency declines without all of the teeth present to help chew. Food will begin to accumulate in the empty space and can become difficult to keep clean.
If food and plaque begin to build up it increases the risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal or gum disease is how you end up losing all of your other teeth to tooth decay.
Each tooth is responsible for different parts of the facial structure and how everything functions. When a tooth is missing the adjacent teeth will shift to fill the space. A tooth will grow until it reaches the other tooth above it.
Without a tooth above it a tooth can over-erupt and cause structural problems for that part of the jaw as well as create a food trap between the teeth next to it that it has been pulling away from.
If the teeth don't shift than the cheeks and lips usually will, but it depends on which tooth is lost. If a molar, back tooth, is lost than it can even cause extra wrinkling in the face and other deformities.
Tooth Implant
Ideally the missing tooth should be replaced immediately to prevent all of these consequences. A dental implant is the most permanent and cost effective solution to tooth loss.
An implant will be placed directly into the jaw bone to be used as an anchor. This part acts as the root of a natural tooth would to hold everything in place. Once that part has healed and becomes imbedded into the jaw bone the abutment is officially attached.
The abutment is just the connecting piece to hold the porcelain cap on top. With all of these pieces it will act just like a natural tooth would. The bone loss will subside and the other teeth won't shift at all.
This implant can be cared for as a natural tooth would. There are no food restrictions and you can basically get back to your normal life. And of course smiling will be one of your favorite things to do again.
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Yes, I'm still alive. Busy, but alive. Quals are due (for good) on Sunday and my sister-in-law's baby shower was a success (loved it – post is halfway written and on its way) so now I can finally breathe… Until I submit my final qualifying exam and start getting my house ready to host Easter. I'm still finalizing my menu, so if you have any suggestions send me an email – I always love to hear from you!
Overheard during small group:
"Do you know that I had to eat macaroni by itself last night because I didn't have any more hot dogs? Do you understand me? No one's supposed to eat macaroni like that. It's ridiculous."
The horror. Dr. Sheldon Cooper would be proud.
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Why I am not reading Twilight
Being a big fan of True Blood and a diehard Buffy addict, people are always expecting me to read/ watch the Twilight series. And while the jury's still out as to whether I will watch the movie (I did, after all, lose three hours of my life to Eyes Wide Shut, so what's two more?), I am definitely not reading the books. Besides the fact that sparkly vampires who can go out in sunlight doesn't appeal, this article really cemented how much I'm not going to waste my time on this series. Because, essentially? It's a series of books about how great Mormons are.
Not that I don't like Mormons. As someone in a religion that's only 55 years old, I can appreciate someone who's religion is about 100 years older. And while I don't like the rampant sexism, racism and homophobia of the Church, I tend to like Mormons themselves. Most of them are just trying to get by, like me.
But I refuse to read a primer for their religious beliefs, tramped up in Young Adult novel-like, abstinence porn. Because that's what I've heard over and over. Add to that, the following:
- Edward is perfect, sparkles in sunlight and is the most handsome man ever. Like the Prophet, Joseph Smith.
- The Cullinses are the perfect family, and they are totally cool with 18 year old Bella getting married to their 100 year old son. Because they are perfect. Just like all Mormons have to be.
- Bella, on the other hand, is not even a real character – she's a clumsy shell of nothing. Until she becomes a Mormon Vampire.
And Edward even goes on a metaphorical mission, where Bella then dates the Native American kid who later on becomes domestically violent, so we won't think Edward is a stalkerish crazy person? This shit is messed up, and not in a cool way.
Seriously, read the article I linked to. Because not only is it hilarious, it's also scary.Buffy, religion, True Blood


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He also has extensive knowledge of UX principles, tools and methodology, with an ability to see both the big picture and the tiny details. Bartek has a strong eye for design too, and knows great UI when he sees it!


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Probe into fatal Honolulu apartment tower fire
Honolulu fire officials on Saturday were hoping to determine the cause of a blaze that tore through three upper floors of a 36-story residential tower in Hawaii's capital, killing at least three people.
The blaze on Friday, which took firefighters about four hours to extinguish, caused debris to rain down from the Marco Polo tower overlooking a beachfront tourist district, forcing the closure of a major road and sending thick, black smoke billowing over the city.
It also highlighted the absence of sprinkler systems in some older buildings, which became mandatory in Honolulu high-rises in 1974. The Marco Polo opened three years earlier.
"Without a doubt if there was sprinklers in this apartment, the fire would be contained to the unit of origin," Honolulu Fire Chief Manuel Neves told reporters, adding that it took more than 100 firefighters to control the blaze.
The blaze erupted a month to the day after the tragedy at Grenfell Tower, the London high-rise where at least 80 people died in a fire in an older building also unequipped with sprinklers. (Reuters)
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On a daily basis, helps build or expand the Express Freight Finance market share by locating prospective clientele, and by building relationships with productive referral sources that can connect the BDO with prospective clientele, toward closing new factoring accounts.
- Develop and maintain an ongoing pipeline of new business suited to EFF's new business interests.
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text: Attention all Bridge City and Orangefield High School seniors. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they will be awarding two $500 scholarships to Bridge City High School seniors and two $500 scholarships to Orangefield High School seniors. Applications are available at the student's high school counselor's office, Bridge City Chamber office at 150 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611, or can be downloaded: click here for an application. Completed applications should be turned in to the respective high school counselor no later than April 5, 2019.


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As I was grappling with the problem of grading my students ("How much should they be able to do in order to rate a "B+?"), I talked with my old friend Tom Angelo, who reassured me that grading was the shameful secret of teaching. 'No one can really tell you how to do it properly.' For example, faculty will disagree forever on such profound questions as "Are there many courses and circumstances in which it would be appropriate for all students in a large class to earn an A?" At GW and many other institutions many faculty are upset about 'grade inflation' (such a large fraction of students being given A's or B's.)
Against this backdrop, here are three pieces of information.
The first I encountered years ago: there is virtually no relationship between undergraduate GPA and anything about the student's experience in life after college (except for graduate school grades). Grades don't predict job success, voting behavior, likelihood of winning a Nobel Prize, or anything else.
- 1984 Cohen, Peter, "College Grades and Adult Achievement: A Research Synthesis," Research in Higher Education, XX:3, 281-293.
The second piece of information comes from Ken Bain's classic book from 2004, What the Best College Teachers Do. On page 32, he writes (I'm paraphrasing) , "For years, psychologists have studied what happens when someone has a strong intrinsic interest in something, and they're also offered an extrinsic reward to do it (e.g., a high grade, money, etc.). Would that reward increase their fascination with the subject, leave it unaffected, or decrease it?"
In one set of experiments by Deci and others, students were asked to play an unfamiliar game under supervised conditions. Some students were paid money for winning, while the others received no rewards for their performance. When left 'alone,' the students who'd been competing for prizes stopped playing the game. In contrast, students who had not played for any reward often continued playing after the supervisor left. Variations of this experiment showed that, in order to provide external feedback while doing minimal damage to the student's own interest in the subject, it's best to combine feedback about performance 'Here's what you did right; here's how do it better.') with selective praise for performance ('The way you castled your pieces was quite ingenious!').
Bain reports that decades of research by different investigators indicate that, 'when given a reward for good performance, students' own interests in the subject actually go down and sometimes disappear.'
But why should instructors worry about whether grading is sapping the student's own interest in the subject if students are doing well enough in the course?
If literature students no longer love novels so much, or if engineering students lose their taste for creating things, they're less likely to keep using their academic learning on their own. We're trying to help students develop their 'thinking muscles.' If students leave a course (still) loving what they've learned, they're more likely to find ways to use that capability and, in the process, get even better. (If the receipt of a final grade also stops the use of those thinking skills, on the other hand, it seems possible that those skills will atrophy.)
Those great college faculty that Bain studied do everything possible to increase the students' intrinsic motivation, and tap that energy. That fits what I've seen over the years. For example, I've written about Jon Dorbolo's experience as a novice teacher of introductory philosophy. When his first course went sour, Dorbolo asked his students to rate every assignment anonymously. To his dismay, a majority of his students rated every single assignment useless and boring. However Dorbolo then noticed that every assignment was rated useful and interesting by a minority of students. Different students liked different sets of assignments. Some students liked only religious philosophers. Some liked only utilitarians. Dorbolo realized that his most important goal was to help students learn the rudiments of philosophical thinking. And an implicit goal was to not teach them to hate philosophy.
So, by the next time Dorbolo taught the course, he'd created different, overlapping reading lists. Each set of assignments helped students learn skills of close reading and analysis. But each student got to choose a set of readings most likely to motivate them to think hard, work hard, and appreciate what they were learning. Dorbolo also converted the course from mostly lecture (since it made no sense to lecture about one reading when most students in the room hadn't seen it). Instead class sessions were mainly devoted to small group discussion. Dorbolo saved a lot of time that would otherwise have been devoted to creating and delivering lectures. Instead he focused on managing the discussions, assessing learning, and studying what helped and hindered student learning.
But what about grades? Is it possible that grade inflation is a good thing, if it motivates us to provide feedback and documentation of student learning in other, less destructive ways?
Do you know of any faculty who've looked at research on assessing and valuing student performance? motivating learning? Tried any experiments? If so, please add a comment.
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After a vast adventure, I only had the chance to grab these happy snaps before rushing off to work.
This shoot was to showcase the clothing of Natalie Schmitt.
I totally know where I'm running to if I need a wedding dress, I'm not one for fashion but this fucking blew my mind.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - The fight to save a condemned Labrador Retriever in Dent County has turned into a global campaign. The city of Salem wants to put down Phineas because the dog bit a 7 year old girl last summer. But, the wound was very minor. The shelter keeping the dog deemed it to be gentle and friendly. Now, the little girl bitten and her family are asking the city to spare the dogs life.
The mayor has received more than 700 emails asking him to save Phineas. Mayor Brown says he has received emails from as far away as Brazil with offers to adopt the dog. The Mayor originally deemed the dog vicious after the 7-year-old was bitten and because of reports of two other bites from the same dog. But that report was later found to be untrue. The three year old lab has been away from his family for months, moved from a shelter to a now undisclosed location. The lawyer representing the dog's owners says the little girl bitten is now agonizing over the fate of Phineas.
"It's traumatic for her. She's actually the true hero of this story because she's come over to our side and wants phineas to be saved. She's still frineds with the little girl whose dog it was and she wants her friend to have her dog back." said Joe Simon.
The Sander's family even says they would not object to the dog being adopted and moved out of Salem if it means saving his life. They've even offered to move the dog to a farm outside Salem. The dog was taken away from them last June. They are now waiting for a judge's decision to determine if Phineas lives or dies.
The mayor claims he will abide by whatever ruling the judge makes.
If you would like to help save Phineas, there is a petition you can sign.
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How do I start with this "John Lemon" story?
We were at BAGA Manila when we saw his friends who brought with them their cute dogs.
So he borrowed the dog for a while because it was sooooo darn cute!
We were playing with the dog when its tail hit the glass of "John Lemon".
I tried to spare the glass from spilling, so when I tried to grab the glass, his hand also tried to grab the glass so we accidentally touched each other's hand!
Can you imagine that?
Yes, I know this is a lame story to tell.
But for me it was such a big deal.
My goodness. Seeing him play with the cute dog, my heart feels like melting inside.
How do I stare at him without falling in love? How? ❤
How do I fall in love without getting hurt? How? ❤


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Brigadier Norman Kamaru name has not been lost from memory. Popularity Brimob members from Gorontalo directly skyrocketed after the action is rocking India did uploaded to the Youtube site.
Just want to escape the media spotlight, suddenly he comes back into the conversation. This time the photographs of people suspected of circulating in a First Brigadier Norman largest forum in Indonesia.
Some hot pictures depicting Brigadier Norman Kamaru with a woman spread in cyberspace. One photo shows a First Brigadier Norman kissing lips with a woman who uses minimal clothing.
"It should be further investigated, the original photographs or engineering," said Chief of Public Information Section Divisii Police Public Relations, Joey Boy Kombes Amar at Police Headquarters, Jakarta, Thursday (5 / 5/11).
Boy claimed not to know those photos. However, he also must ensure the authenticity of the photo. He will also confirm the matter to Brigadier Norman.
When asked if Norman will be given disciplinary sanction because the photos are hot, Boy dodged discussing disciplinary sanction was too far for Brigadier Norman discussed. "Do not talk about sanctions yet, too far," he said.
Now circulating more news concerning Brigadier Norman Kamaru captured by the Provos. Norman Kamaru Provos captured due to not report to superiors in connection with filming that conducted its activities in Jakarta recently.


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A Staplecross Bowls Club talent has completed a hat-trick of victories in a national competition.
Emma Cooper won the Bowls England Women's National Junior Pairs Championship alongside Lorraine Kuhler (Homefield Park Bowls Club) for the third time in four years last weekend.
The event had never been won by anyone more than once until Cooper and Kuhler clinched the title for the second time in 2013, so to win it a third time is outstanding.
They defeated Yorkshire's Amy King and Hayley MacDonald 20-6 in Sunday's final at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.
Cooper and Kuhler's closest match came in the first round when they beat Wiltshire (Lucy and Katy Smith) 23-16. They then saw off Worcestershire (Sophie Inchley and Lauren Hilson) 19-9 in round two.
A 21-12 victory over Warwickshire (Kay Sabin and Kirsty Richards) followed in the quarter-finals and in the semi-finals they beat Kent (Rosina Hall and Stacey Carmichael) by the same score.
Cooper and Kuhler will now represent England in the British Isles Championships in Wales next year, alongside Commonwealth gold medal winner Sophie Tolchard, who is the National Junior Singles representative.
Earlier this month, Staplecross-based Cooper - a former the Claverham Community College pupil - reached the last 16 in the Bowls England Women's National Junior Singles Championship.
The 18-year-old edged out Sophie Coston (Berkshire) 21-19 in the first round and Katherine Rednall (Suffolk) by the same margin in round two before losing 21-11 to Anna Chalk (Norfolk).
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And here we exist at the limits of the lie
that our life is impalpable
that these represented people belong
to an owner of another order.
We always show up on stage punctually
to face the big audience. This is how we recreate under the stars
and make it to an appointment in the winds
stepping out ahead of our parties.
Our heart has been lent to other characters,
we murmur a dream and our lips are not responsible,
we're beautiful or noble according to circumstance.
We're assaulted by a random delirium
and we fall onto the stages under a foreign will.
And we have no life,
since we're always driving through an unknown country
whose flowers interest us in a frivolous manner
and whose women love us in alcoves of falsehood.
We start a fire and her blue heart
crackles with more strength than ours
as the logs burn in the manner of blood.
We let ourselves be strange. Falsifiers.
Wearing an insincere emotion.
While we walk, exiled from our body
on an interminable stroll.
{ Ramón Palomares, El reino, Caracas: Monte Ávila Editores, 2001 }


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I was going to start by saying it's been a nice week but in reality, it's been raining quite a bit and the husband has had man flu (say no more). I've also done my back in, probably due to me forgetting an Osteopath appointment last Friday, but the less said about that the better.
So why has it been 'nice'? Time to share my #LittleLoves for this week…
I've started a new book and have made time this week to read a little bit every night before going to sleep.
'Try Not to Breathe' is a debut novel by Holly Seddon and was lent to me by a friend. Right from the first page, I was hooked. If you enjoyed 'The Girl on the Train', you'll love this. It's easy to read and a definite page-turner.
I've spent this week catching up on all the TV series we are currently obsessed with – The Fall, The Missing and Ordinary Lives being three of them. We finally watched episode 6 of The Fall and whilst that particular episode was exciting (and very, very gruesome) I was utterly disappointed by it. The whole series felt so drawn out, as though it all could have been explained in one episode. Did you watch it?
What about 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'? I'm so loving the jungle team this year! And of course Ant and Dec always make me smile. The thing I love most about this show, is that it gets every one of my children out of their bedrooms. It's probably the only programme that we actually all enjoy watching. With teenagers in the house, you've got to grab the family time when you can!
I've had the mindfulness app 'Headspace', downloaded on my phone for months. After numerous recommendations from different sources, I actually tried it out for the first time yesterday. Just 10 minutes of sitting on my own, focusing on the moment and I actually felt incredibly relaxed (the man's voice was very soothing so that helped!).
The jury is still out as to whether I will be able to incorporate this into my daily schedule (I'm notorious for trying new things then giving up on them) but I can definitely see the benefits. Headspace allows you to try out 10 sessions before signing up – clever marketing.
Are you a fan of mindfulness?
You may remember that I had a wardrobe purge not so long ago. I've enjoyed re-stocking at my leisure and this week, bought a cute little sweater from ASOS. I love the subtle but ever so slightly Christmassy addition of snowflakes on the elbows.
We had friends round for dinner at the weekend and I cooked! Why the exclamation mark? Because I NEVER cook when we have friends round. We enjoyed Coq au Vin, followed by my absolutely favourite pudding of all time – treacle tart. And I even made the pastry myself. Is it ok to be impressed by your own skills?
And Lastly…
I think what has been so 'nice' about this week, is that I've managed to balance the solitude, family time and socialising, quite well. I don't often manage to get it right – I usually find that I'm out of kilter somewhere – but over the years, I've got to know myself and what I need. As a family, 2016 has been a difficult year but I finally feel as though we are turning a corner and I think I'm getting the old 'me' back again. I hope that's a good thing!


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Treating customers like family is both a guiding principle and a way of life for the Goodman Realty Group. We are a dynamic duo comprised of Keith Goodman, father of 4 and Tina Hellwig, mother of 1. Together we bring strengths to serve the communities of Riverside and Orange County. As a team, we can offer our clients top-notch service from start to finish, ensuring the entire process is seamless, efficient and rewarding. We are dedicated to listen to our client's needs and matching individual families with the properties that best suit their needs. Boasting over decades of experience in the real estate industry and deep roots in Corona, Tina and I excel in navigating the complicated terrain of short sales and foreclosures along with assisting in property management and investment real estate properties. Our focus is to provide the needs and wants of our clients, and most importantly to build long lasting relationships.
I obtained my real estate license in 1999 after running a successful roofing business. In 2007, I became the Operating principle of my own company "Goodman Realty Group", and have now joined forces with the #1 Real Estate training and consulting organization RE/MAX REal Pros. My excessive hard working hours and positive attitude paid off receiving twice the Presidential Circle Award for being the top 7% in sales production in 2004 and 2006. I have also been acknowledged in the top 12% of producing agents from 2012 thru 2015 accomplishing over 15 million in total homes sales.
Taking the Goodman Realty Group to the next level, I started to build my team and brought Tina Hellwig on board in 2015. Tina's passion for real estate took her out of the corporate sector of 35 years. Tina's incredible negotiating skills, along with her time management abilities prove deadlines are met. Tina brings passion and sharp attention to detail to help buyers in a highly-focused search for their new home, and to help sellers get the most value for their home. Tina understands buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions in a client's life, and views representation and guidance for her clients through this, producing a true privilege. Being a results-driven person, Tina has proven to get the job done effectively and continues to assist with the expansion and growth of the Goodman Realty Group.
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"What have I gotten myself into?" That's the question I asked after a casual conversation about running turned into a commitment to run in a half marathon. My husband and I were at a party when some friends convinced us we should all do an upcoming half marathon together. Somehow, we all thought that was a fantastic idea and agreed right then and there. Well, my husband had already completed two full marathons, so it wasn't a big deal to him. I, on the other hand, was not entirely convinced.
I am not kidding when I say the day after the party, I immediately started training. I had 20 weeks to prepare and I didn't want to waste one day for fear I wouldn't be ready. I looked up a training schedule and got to work. I never considered myself a runner. I love dance and fitness, but always looked at running as something to "hurry and get over with," so I could move on to the next thing. But, I must admit I admired my runner friends and I loved seeing all their race posts on social media. Running a long distance seemed like a very ambitious goal, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it, but I decided to give a try anyway.
During the course of the next few months, I expected physical changes, but I ended up with much more. That first training run began an emotional and spiritual journey that led to some important lessons that had everything and nothing to do with running. Continue reading "Life Lessons from a Non-Runner's First Half Marathon"


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When You Become a Parent, You Become a Leader
Tick tock. Tick tock. Goes the clock.
They say timing is everything. From seizing opportunities, winning the lottery, and falling in love to business success, landing your ideal job, and becoming a parent. Whatever it is… there seems to be such a thing as timing.
They also say time management is critical to being successful.
I've always thought of myself as a good time manager. In the sense of delegating my time to "get things done" (not being on time—I still struggle with that). Yet, and still since becoming a mother, timing and my time management skills have been tested and I'm determined to find ways to make life a little easier. For my daughter's sake. For my sake.
As a leadership development professional, I've met with many CEOs and discussed the importance of making time to think, assess and develop a strategy for their organizations. Over and over again I've witnessed that successful organizations typically have leaders who spend significant periods of diligent, focused time "thinking." This is essential so an organization stays aligned with its mission, doesn't lose focus or spend time putting out fires rather than seizing opportunities, fulfilling strategic aspirations, understanding why they do things the way they do and knowing what they do great.
As a single mother of a 4 year old, settling into a new job, new city, and new home, I admit that I haven't found my rhythm yet. I often feel overwhelmed, scared and tired. Overwhelmed with all of the things I know Zoe needs to know to survive in this world; scared that I won't be able to raise her to be the awesome person she is and show her the world, while simultaneously trying to pursue my creative/entrepreneurial projects, career, relationships and life goals. Tired, from the constant juggling, constant hustling.
Laundry. Cleaning. Grocery Shopping. Hair. Daycare. Gym. Church. "Zoe and me" time. "me" time. Family time. Bills. Work. Show. Writing. Sleep. More bills. The list goes on and on.
I've come to realize that I can't just rely on my time management skills to raise my daughter and "hope" we maximize life's experiences. Why? Because when you become a parent, you become a leader.
While management and leadership share commonalities, their functions differ.
Managing is about efficiency. Leading is about effectiveness. Managing is about how. Leading is about what and why.
Looking at parenthood through a leadership paradigm and applying leadership principles to parenthood suddenly makes sense to me. I don't want my parenting experience to be status quo. Meaning, I don't want to just "go through the motions," "get by," "hope," "fly by the seat of my pants" and "pray it all works out." I want more! I want to be the best mom I can be! I want to make the most out of time!
You see, just like nature, music, jumping double-dutch, or great sex, there is a rhythm to timing; and getting your timing right is important!
Tick tock. Tick tock. Goes the clock.
As Zoe transitioned from a newborn to an infant, I simply adapted and enjoyed her growth and development. But now, as she transitions from a toddler to a preschooler, and becomes more aware of the world and her place in it, I am finding myself recalibrating (often) and finding it critical to be more intentional, more strategic with my time.
So, I've decided that I'm going to become a successful CEO of parenthood!
Over the next several weeks, I'm going to focus on the leadership concept of "thinking." I am going to block time out of my schedule to think. Think about what kind of parent I want to be, think about my strategy of how to be the best parent I can be, how I want to spend my time with my daughter, how and what I want to teach her, how I want to develop her morale compass, confidence, talents and abilities….the list goes on and on. Doing this, I believe, will make my parenting experience better, more fulfilling and more focused. And ultimately, I think this will help me find my rhythm as a parent, and make me feel comfortable with that timing as Zoe grows.
Remember, successful organizations usually have leaders who spend significant periods of diligent, focused time thinking…so I'm going to do just that–take time to think, assess and strategize about what I want and need from my parenthood experience…which is the first step towards helping me become a leader who recognizes good timing and makes the most of the circumstances time presents me as a parent.
Tick tock. Tick tock. Goes the clock.
Parents, have you taken time out to think?
Until next time, Beth Gonzales
Body Shaming Should Change to Body Respect
"You should lose some weight", "Girl, you need to gain some weight", "Maybe heels will make you more attractive", "Wow, you in heels, look like a towering giant". Body shaming, it comes from direct criticism of your body or it can come as "friendly suggestions". Any way it is said, it hurts and, as women, we tend to internalize our hurt and begin being ashamed of the way we look. Even worse, we perpetuate the cycle by continuing the criticism of others. Our society should focus on body-respecting.
No woman seems free of body shaming in today's society. With social media's outreach growing and Hollywood's stardom becoming the main attraction, we see how even our greatest stars can suffer from body shame and body-critics. Instagram is now beginning to see a roll of "nude" celebrity women standing up for their own beautiful bodies. Kim Kardashian is putting out rumors of a surrogacy with her nude selfie, Naya Rivera also did a photo shoot where she poses nude with a fur stole holding her baby bump and Christina Aguilera does an Instagram post of her getting "personal" with her followers. Of course, there are supporters and then there are the naysayers. Yet these women are showing that their bodies, no matter the judgement of others, are beautiful!
Of course beautiful women are being body-shamed regardless of their shape, according to the media, the only perfect body type is no body-type. As seen when Serena Williams is called out for being too muscular in an article from Ben Rothenberg, who writes for The New York Times, "has large biceps and a mold-breaking muscular frame". Further insult happens when the coach of Agnieszka Radwanska is quoted to say,
"It's our decision to keep her as the smallest player in the top 10," said Tomasz Wiktorowski, the coach of Agnieszka Radwanska, who is listed at 5 feet 8 and 123 pounds. "Because, first of all she's a woman, and she wants to be a woman."
It is this mindset that a woman is only a woman if she is petite and feminine in every aspect of her life which makes being a woman difficult. In truth a woman can look or be any way that she chooses, just as a man can. Being athletic is not a crime, nor is being muscular. Yet it is not only the "muscular" women who are under attack. Claire Danes recently came out saying "I feel like my body is monitored" in an interview with People magazine. She goes on to say,
"I remember a couple of Emmys ago, Lena Dunham and I were on the carpet together. We were singled out and criticized for having different body types – I was too skinny and she was too big…She is a dear friend of mine, and it made me angry because this is just how we are."
And our bodies are exactly that, just how they are. There is nothing wrong with them. There is nothing shameful about being a woman. In reality, we all look different and have different traits. These are not flaws or imperfections but simply differences in looks. Our Words, Wine and Women team all look different, have different personalities, styles and looks, but each one is beautiful, just like you, the reader are.
It is a hope of mine that one day women AND men everywhere no longer have to feel the stress and shame of not having that "photoshop perfect" body. Of being proud of the body they have and realizing they ARE beautiful as is. The way this hope becomes a reality is by each of us appreciating our own bodies and respecting those who have a different body. Body shaming should become body respecting and it starts with us!
We want to hear your story of how body shaming has affected you and how you overcame it. Comment below, share on our Facebook page or tweet us @wordswinewomen. Let's get the discussion going!
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This is not the first time Michelle and Henry have been in front of my camera, and like our session at Liberty State Park last time, we had a blast walking around their neighborhood in waterfront Jersey City for these photo's. As one of Michelle's closest friends, I knew from the moment they met each other that their relationship would be something special. And I cannot be happier to say that I'll be attending their wedding this November =]. Congratulations again Michelle and Henry, and I hope the fifth photo is not a sign of things to come :p.
Thank you Wenbin for your assistance with the lights =].
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Planned Parenthood Lauds Supreme Court Decision on Texas Abortion Law; Vows to Redouble Efforts to Protect Abortion Access
For Immediate Release: July 19, 2016
June 27th, 2016
Contact: Jen Aulwes, 651-755-9557, [email protected]
St. Paul, MN – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States protected access to safe, legal abortion by blocking two unconstitutional Texas restrictions that threatened to close all but nine health centers in the entire state that could provide abortion for the 5.4 million Texas women of reproductive age — down from approximately 40 health centers before passage of this dangerous law. As the Court recognized, "neither of these provisions offers medical benefits sufficient to justify the burdens upon access that each imposes."
In response, Planned Parenthood has vowed to redouble its efforts to fight restrictions on safe, legal abortion in our region. Since 2011, state lawmakers nation-wide have passed more than 316 restrictions on safe, legal abortion, and have introduced 442 in the first six months of 2016 alone.
Similar laws have been introduced in the Minnesota legislature in recent years. Since 2012, legislators have introduced bills four times requiring abortion clinics in Minnesota to be designed like ambulatory surgical centers. Governor Dayton vetoed the bill in 2012 and in other years it did not reach the Governor's desk. In 2006 and 2007, the legislature also introduced a bill requiring abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges, to no avail.
The following is a statement from Sarah Stoesz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS)
"Today the Court announced a strong and positive ruling that recognized that these laws do not enhance patient safety -- rather, they punish women by blocking access to safe, legal abortion. This landmark ruling is an enormous victory for women.
"Yet today's victory does not undo the past five years of damage and restrictions already written into law. In Texas, thousands of women have gone without basic care such as cancer screenings and birth control because their closest health center was closed as a result of this law. Texas women also saw a rise in unintended pregnancies and researches estimate that up to 100,000 women have attempted to self-abort without medical assistance since the law was passed. These health outcomes were completely avoidable.
"Today's victory doesn't erase the negative impact the state legislature has had on women and we cannot forget that. No woman or doctor should be punished for receiving or providing essential medical care. We will continue to fight restrictions on safe, legal abortion on behalf of our patients. We will not be punished, and we will not go back.
Planned Parenthood operates 18 clinics and an online health service in Minnesota, one clinic in South Dakota that serves as the state's only abortion clinic, and an education and advocacy office in North Dakota.
Today's decision: Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt centered on two medically unnecessary restrictions in Texas's omnibus anti-abortion law (known as "HB2"). Those provisions are two of the most common types of targeted restrictions on abortion providers (TRAP):
- Burdensome, medically unnecessary and often prohibitively expensive building requirements that force health centers to be designed like ambulatory surgical centers; and
- A medically unnecessary requirement that abortion providers have local hospital admitting privileges — which can be impossible to get for political and other reasons that have nothing to do with a doctor's qualifications.
Both provisions have nothing to do with making abortion safer — they're designed to force abortion providers to close.
As a result of this decision, Texas's admitting privileges and building requirements are eliminated, but the decision does not immediately undo TRAP laws in all states.
- In Texas, the remaining health centers that provide abortion would be able to stay open, and some of the health centers that HB2 already shuttered could possibly provide care again at some point.
- Beyond Texas, the decision could affect some cases on anti-abortion restrictions — but will have to be looked at on a state-by-state basis.
- In the long-term, a ruling like this could ensure stronger constitutional protections for abortion access across the United States.
Blocking access to reproductive health care has real and disastrous consequences for all people. This often has a disproportionate impact on communities of color, who already face systemic barriers in accessing quality health care -- as National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, In Our Own Voice, and other Reproductive Justice organizations have demonstrated.
A PerryUndem poll commissioned by Vox found that the majority of Americans oppose restrictions meant to close health centers or make it more difficult for women to access abortion, and that 70 percent of Americans don't want to see the Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade.
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Most people will know Paradox Interactive from their extensive catalogue of strategy titles. But what made Paradox the company it is today? How was it formed and what does the future hold for them? Find out the story of this fascinating company in our interview with Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive!
Could you tell us a little about how Paradox Interactive started? Where did it all begin and how did the company end up with such a strong focus on strategy titles?
Fredrik: Paradox started as a management buy-out of a company that was originally into pen and paper roleplaying games and family games but it was not until 2004 you saw the foundation of what is Paradox Interactive today. Paradox comes from a core of titles like Europa Universalis (1999) and Hearts of Iron (2002) and from this we have grown our worldwide fanbase. For us it was natural to continue publishing titles of the same genre as we already knew, thus a heavy focus on in-depth titles in our catalog, mostly strategy and RPG.
What sets Paradox Interactive apart from other publishers? What is the company's vision or mission statement?
Fredrik: First of all I think a big difference is that we haven't set a mission statement; this is something that is generally done to please the shareholders of a company but we are just trying to make good games, that's all.
You joined Paradox Interactive in 2003 – what made you decide to go into the gaming industry, as your background is strong in Economics and Commercial Law?
Fredrik: I did have a business background and was a bit sceptical about joining the games industry, something I saw as a business that wasn't really serious. Initially my idea was to make Paradox a "turnaround case" and then move on, but over the years my view of the industry (and of Paradox) changed and I can now honestly say it's great to be a part of the industry and the CEO of Paradox Interactive.
Many readers will wonder what it is like to work for a reasonably large publisher. What does an average day in the office look like?
Fredrik: Depending on what you do in our office I guess it is very different; however I start my day with music. It might be opera, heavy metal or metal-inspired jazz, just to get your mind started. Of course you discuss a lot of games internally, you play some games, but a large part of my job consists of reading contracts, making sure everything runs smoothly and of course planning ahead.
Paradox Interactive has historically quite strongly focused on PC Gaming – even though you have started to release games on consoles as well. What do you think about the state of the current PC Gaming market?
Fredrik: I think PC, through the digital distribution opportunities is getting in a really strong position. Indie developers are of course seeing the opportunity with the platform and creating something without being controlled by someone else, which is a great feeling. It's like the last form of free culture in a way.
There is a lot of controversy around digital distribution platforms (especially Steam) recently – with some UK retailers threatening to stop stocking games which use the Steam technology. What is your take on this?
Fredrik: Retailers in the UK have hated the PC platform for many years, so I don't see why they should suddenly start feeling love towards it!
What other challenges do you believe the PC Gaming industry is facing at the present? And where do you believe the real opportunities are?
Fredrik: I think opportunities are in a lot of places, but mostly in doing stuff that is new and fresh. For example, our upcoming game Magicka has a spell system no other game has provided before. It's small things that makes a lot of difference to gamers.
Even though traditionally you have released games mainly in the strategy genre, your games have recently started to include a lot of RPG elements. Mount & Blade, Magicka and even games like Lionheart have strong elements of the genre. We can only encourage that as strategy games really benefit from some RP elements – can we expect this trend to continue?
Fredrik: I think RPG and strategy mix very well together and can learn from each other. Not only can you expect it to continue but we also look to increase the number of RPG/Strategy mixes and influences. Why not? :)
What is Paradox' view on the effect development for consoles has on in-depth PC titles – is there a risk of games getting dumbed down too much? We're particularly concerned about Strategy and RPG titles in this regard.
Fredrik: I don't think there is a big risk of the in-depth titles disappearing; the growth of digital distribution has taken care of that problem. On a positive note, a lot of games (like our own) have been forced to become more accessible, and by this I mean explaining to gamers how they work, rather than being dumbed down.
You have some really strong titles lined up for release in 2011. We particularly look forward to Magicka, but you've got some other strong contenders as well. Could you tell us a little about what other things we can expect throughout the year?
Fredrik: We have a lot of things planned for 2011-2012 and specifically I'd like to say that Paradox Connect, our online service for gamers, is the most interesting news we are presenting. At the moment it is only achievements for the games supported that are included, however we are looking to expand the service of Paradox Connect in the coming years.
One aspect that is a mystery to many gamers is how a publisher decides to get involved with specific games. Could you explain how this process usually works?
Fredrik: We have several people looking at games before we decide to get involved or not. Some games are signed at concept stages, some quite late but normally we are looking for that little "extra" that makes the game stand out.
What would you say to readers that have a fantastic game idea – or indie developers who are close to completing a game?
Fredrik: Make a prototype. A game idea on paper will almost never make it if you're not a proven developer.
We'd like to thank you for taking the time to answer our questions and look forward to what Paradox Interactive has to offer in 2011!
Fredrik: Thanks, happy to answer your questions.
And that's it from Fredrik Wester – some insightful information on a company which is doing a lot of good to the industry, especially in the strategy genre. We look forward to their upcoming titles!


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If A Company Goes Into Liquidation Can I Keep The Company Name?
Section 216 of The Insolvency Act 1986 restricts the re-use of the name of a limited company that has entered a liquidation process by a director of the Company.
The name of a limited company that has entered liquidation will be known as a prohibited name and applies to any name by which the company was known by in the 12 months prior to the liquidation starting. The restriction of using the name applies to the person/persons who were directors or shadow directors of the company any time within the 12 months before the liquidation.
The restriction prohibits a director and or shadow director being a director of a Company with the same name, or one so similar as to suggest an association, and also prohibits such a person from being involved in the promotion, formation or management of such a Company.
There are 2 exceptions to the re-use of a prohibited name.
Exception 1:
You can purchase the whole of or substantially the whole of the business of the insolvent Company including the trading name from the insolvency practitioner who is appointed as Liquidator. If this happens then notices of the purchase must be advertised within the London Gazette and circulated to creditors of the insolvent Company.
Exception 2:
You can apply to the court for permission to use the prohibited name. This application must be done within 7 business days of the start of the liquidation. While you are applying you may use the name for up to 6 weeks or until the court has made its decision.
Martin Buttriss, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner comments; "The purchase of the company name via an insolvency practitioner such as myself is not an un-common process. The director/s must be purchasing the whole or a substantial part of the business to allow for this sale to occur. As an insolvency practitioner our duty is to arrange the sale at a fair value."
If section 216 is violated then this will be seen as a criminal offence and prosecution or a fine by BIS (The Department for Business Innovation and Skills) could be actioned.
To discuss this topic further you can always contact FA Simms & Partners who offer free, no obligation advice on all insolvency related issues.


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It's hard to believe that it's already June. For me, it means that my summer climate treatments at the DIRECT project are now underway. Last week was a flurry of activity at the study site as we had to clean and erect 56 clear plastic roofs. Half of these have holes which allow rainfall through but keep the microclimate the same – these are the controls for the experiment. The other half are solid, allowing us to collect and redistribute rainfall in line with climate projections for this region. These roofs will stay up for 3 months, and join the 12 that were already up as part of the extreme change experiement, which has treatments that last for 6 months.
Depending on your perspective, 56 roofs may not sound like a lot, but it does take a lot of work. Luckily, I had a few friends to help me out. Photos courtesy of Kate Luckett and John Matter.
Over the winter the roofs are stored in stacks at the study site.
By spring, they often have quite a bit of algae and other accummulated dirt on them. This means need to be scrubbed before they can be put up to ensure they allow as much light as possible through to the plants beneath. This was mostly done on Wednesday and Thursday last week, so they would be ready to go up on Friday.
When it's time to erect the roofs, we need to make sure they all go up on the same day so that the treatments are the same. First, we check which plots need which type of roof.
We carry each roof from the stack to the relevant plot, trying not to fall over, collide with other roofs, walk through any plots or let it get carried away by the wind. They can be quite kite-like when the wind picks up! Then we've got to line them up and bolt them to the posts. It can take some creative maneuvering to get them into place and secure.
Finally, we attach the guttering and put the water collection box in place for the climate change treatment roofs.
Then repeat 55 times until the field looks like this.
This is actually the fewest roofs we've put up at this time of year since the project started in 2008. We recently finished the nitrogen deposition experiment, which would have added another 16 roofs, and in the first year all 196 plots were given roofs. Despite the reduction in numbers, I still couldn't have done it alone and would like to thank Paul Beasley, Rich Dale, Chris Culbert, Shorok Mombrikotb, Lara Meade, Jen Banfield-Zanin for all their help.
I should also note that is will be my last field season with DIRECT. Given that all the people who helped to set up the project have now left Imperial College, it looks like this may indeed by the last season for the project as a whole unless someone new decides they'd like to take it over. With this in mind, I'm hoping for a great summer, and will be collecting as much data as possible!


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Until now I have had plenty of ideas how I can share my experience and knowledge about GNU/Linux and at the same time learn new things and develop my skills with open source . Many times I thought I will never blog. I am the old-fashioned geek and I love the way we did this some time ago with my friends joining IRC channels spending hours chatting about bits and bytes ;)
But here it is. Let's try at least.
I think to write here from time to time about this and that. You probably won't find here deep tech guides or extensive how-to but rather my private notes how I did some things and how I fixed something... or not ;) All about my experience with GNU/Linux on daily basis and my way through this extreme phenomenon called open source world.
I will not write on regular basis and will not even try. It is just for fan... so relax and enjoy ;)


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I Take 100mg Of Zoloft Everyday. Can I Take Phentermine While I While Taking Zoloft?
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I Take 100mg Of Zoloft Everyday. Can I Take Phentermine While I While Taking Zoloft?
I am 200 lbs overweight and am at a loss as to how to lose it.
I used the drug interaction tool at drugs.com and here is what was presented:
GENERALLY AVOID: Several case reports suggest that serotonin reuptake inhibitors may potentiate the pharmacologic response to sympathomimetic agents. The exact mechanism of interaction is unclear. In one case report, a patient experienced jitteriness, racing thoughts, stomach cramps, dry eyes, palpitations, tremors, and restlessness following a single dose of phentermine ingested approximately a week after she had discontinued fluoxetine. Because of the long half-life of fluoxetine and its metabolite, an interaction with fluoxetine is possible. Similar toxic reactions have been reported when fluoxetine was used concomitantly with amphetamine or phenylpropanolamine. Additionally, some sympathomimetic agents such as amphetamines may possess serotonergic activity and should generally not be administered with serotonin reuptake inhibitors because of the additive risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. The interaction was suspected in a patient treated with dexamphetamine who developed symptoms consistent with the serotonin syndrome approximately 2 weeks after the addition of venlafaxine. The medications were discontinued and the patient was given cyproheptadine for suspected serotonin syndrome, whereupon symptoms promptly resolved. A second episode occurred when dexamphetamine was subsequently resumed and citalopram added. The patient improved following cessation of citalopram on his own, and residual symptoms were successfully treated with cyproheptadine.
MANAGEMENT: In general, amphetamines and other sympathomimetic appetite suppressants should not be combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Close monitoring for enhanced sympathomimetic effects and possible serotonin syndrome is recommended if these agents must be used together. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.


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Knitter please! Look at this poor model below; she entered the glamorous world of modeling expecting to be wined and dined, walking down the catwalk in Paris, Milan and New York, pouting her lips and strutting like an anorexic giraffe, demanding single colors of M&M's in her dressing room, wearing stylish new clothes by famous fashion designers and now look what her agent booked her: a photoshoot wearing Neff knitted headphones.
The recession's really hitting everyone these days apparently. Sure these $44 headphones with an alpine knit pattern will double as a knit earmuff and keep your ears warm, but at what cost to this model's dignity?


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Image courtesy: Wam
RAK DED launch affordable health insurance
RAS AL-KHAIMAH, October 20, 2017
Ras Al-Khaimah's Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched an online health portal for the emirate called Sehteq, or "Your Health".
Sehteq offers optional and affordable health insurance coverage for companies licensed by DED. It is a state-of-the-art health care platform that combines 'Insurtech' and 'Healthtech', the latest technologies in the insurance and health industries, said a Wam news agency report.
"The Sehteq commitment demonstrates how the DED continues to work towards the vision of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to grow and support SMEs," said Dr Abdulrahman Al Naqbi, director-general of the Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah.
Dr Al Naqbi added: "SMEs are the core of our economic growth. Initiatives like Sehteq will help SMEs to grow and attract the right talent by encouraging a healthier and more productive workforce. Moreover, this initiative will nourish the private healthcare sector in the emirate and attract local and international investments to meet the additional demand on health services. Sehteq is a proactive step in exceeding minimum standards and achieving our customer happiness goals, well before it becomes compulsory by federal laws. The department will also be launching 'Innovation Month', with a number of innovative business ideas and initiatives."
Dr Saif Al Jaibeji, chairman of Sehteq, commented: "Sehteq provides clients with the options to choose the right health insurance coverage with the use of latest technology. Within minutes, the customer can buy and activate his or her health insurance coverage on the portal. Additionally, it offers the client the option to use of an Emirates ID card instead of an insurance card, adding another layer of convenience to the customers."
The portal will provide five different plan options, which are built to suit all categories of consumers and needs in Ras Al Khaimah. The options start with the 'Sehteq Basic Plan', which provides coverage in Ras Al Khaimah. 'Sehteq Plus' covers the Northern Regions, and 'Sehteq Elite' operates throughout the UAE. Two additional plans for regional and global coverages are suitable for multinational companies and investors.


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Could this woman be any more beautiful?
You know who's awesome? Karen Kain. That woman has done tremendous things for Ballet in Canada. When I was in grade 3, we had to dress up as someone we wanted to be and looked up too. I had no idea what to do for this so my mom told me to be her. I put on my ballet costume and pretended I knew how cool she was. Obviously I had no idea back then.
I've really been reading up on ballet's fascinating history of dancers. I thought it was so cool she used to dance with ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev.
It helps I've found what has to be one of the best shojo manga's ever written, "Swan" at the library. Regardless of your interest in ballet, this manga will totally surpass your expectations.
For a manga made in the 70's, I feared it would be cheesier then the fluffy story lines constantly being released. The story behind Swan is empowering. This manga should strongly speak to anyone who passionately goes after their dreams. The Author Kyoko Ariyoshi has the vocabulary and knowledge of a professional ballerina. I'm unaware if she herself danced but with the amount of love she expresses for ballet in the story I can only hope she did. Ariyoshi adds even more depth to the storyline by using actual ballet star of the time with Alexei Sergeiev as a main character. Tons of other great dancers are mentioned and make guest appearances. The manga also has a very international feel in terms of multiple settings.
The characters are drawn in a romantic, oldschool and dreamy fashion. The way artist Kyoko Ariyoshi manages to capture every single element of a perfectly executed pirouette brings her artwork to a whole different level. With her pencil she demonstrates perfect posture and technique. From what I could scarcely find online, Mrs. Ariyoshi seemed to be very influential in shaping the modern day shojo genre. I find it sad that this is perhaps the only manga I have read for along long time that doesn't circle around complex love triangles or over sexualized cat transforming preteens. Don't get me wrong, thoes stories are great for what they are but in the longterm have just been discrediting artists like Ariyoshi who have the ability to deleiver a strong, inspiring storyline without excessivly sexualized characters.
At first I was kinda put off of by the pointed noses and outdated hairstyles. You just need to accept it as a different kind of shojo though! This manga seems incredibly hard to find. Like mostly everything I want to read now, it's out of print. My local library however apparently has all the volumes. The librarian said they have awesome suppliers that hunt down series but still, WOW. Would it be legal for me to scan and upload this for people? I totally don't understand how that stuff works but people need to read this! I can't wait to get time to read the rest! SOOO ADDICTIVE! My problem is actually improving my own dance and not reading about characters getting better at it! Black Swan wasn't exactly a great story but it has sparked a large mainstream interest in ballet. I hope people will want to check this out!
I just want to throw my pointe shoes on so bad right now. Ballet was super fun last night. Me and huma have still not given up hope that we will one day find an amazing place to intensely train our "old" unexperienced butt's off at.


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I know, I know, I know. Just this morning I wrote that I had run 6 miles yesterday because I was sore and that I would do my 8 miler today. Well, a coupe things today quickly changed my run to 6 miles. First, it is F-ing cold. The temps are in the low 30's, but there is a wind advisory and it is ranging from 20 mph up to almost 50 mph gusts. Wind chill temps are 15-20 degrees. I hate it. Second, it is my 4th day running in a row, 21 miles total. It would have been 23 total if I had done an 8 miler. This isn't a huge difference and fitness wise, no big deal. However, tomorrow I have my first speed work session scheduled in a long time. I want to do 8-10X 400 meter repeats tomorrow and I want them to go well. As I ran today, I decided that shaving 2 miles off today would most likely help me tomorrow rather than hurt my fitness.
It is about my priorities during my training schedule. Right now, my priority this week is getting those 400 meter repeats in tomorrow. I haven't done speed work in a long time and I am itching to run fast again. Tomorrow may help me as much mentally as it will physically. A couple weeks from now, maybe I stretch out a long run more when I am feeling good, because that week, my priority isn't a speed session.
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Second, I was talking to a friend the other day about pacing. He has a hard time figuring out his pace. My suggestion to him was this. Go to a track and jog a mile. That is your long run pace. After doing that, you are warmed up. Then run a mile as fast as you can sustain. That is your fast time. You can add about 20 seconds per mile to that pace for your 5K speed. Next, after walking a lap, run a third mile at a pace somewhere in between the first two. It should be both comfortable and somewhat strong. This is a pace you can run often. Finish up with a 4th mile slow jog. During each of the miles you run, take stock of how you feel and what each pace feels like. Your mind can assign the effort to the pace and you have the information moving forward. I would do this every couple months as you get more fit and your fitness increases.