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|thINK - AN ARSENAL OF INCENDIARY CARTOON SKEPTICISM
Fighting irrationality and pseudo science, and promoting critical and rational thinking is one of the most crucial -but underestimated- tasks facing us today. Yes to lots of well argued, articulate 'God Delusion' style titles, but let's not forget to just openly take the piss. The arrogant pomposity of irrational beliefs makes them a bubble ripe for popping, which is the precise aim of this book. Laughter shifts opinion.
I'm a passionate (well, actually, angry) and committed skeptic, a full time cartoonist working professionally for over 20 years with an already established following, and I've several previously published books to my name... but I was staggered that agents and publishers have turned this project down - hence the crowdsourcing.
I'm very well connected to the skeptics movement, and have been involved in several lectures and debates about 9/11, the Moon Hoax myth (delivered in the persona of retired astronaut 'Buzz Haircut'), and the fusion paranoia that creates nauseating bedfellows of crazed truther radicals and holocaust deniers.
Our aim was to make available a hilarious, precisely targeted, compact bomb of humour that'll be an ideal gift to give to family and friends, and that'll provide another public front in the fight against superstition, pseudo science and damaging, delusional 'political' beliefs like the 9/11 'inside job' fantasy, or oil industry funded climate change denial.
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Have you ever had one of those moments
When all is right with the world?
Last night was the Big Girl's first night of Ballet.
Of all the activites she was offered, she picked Ballet.
I was hoping for basketball, soccer, or even softball, something I could cheer at and something I am at least a little knowledgeable about. Something we could have in common, maybe.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.
Hair in a bun.
Before I go much further with this, I feel I need to explain something. I didn't participate in 'group sports' until I was in fifth grade. And then my option was Basketball or Cheerleading. Looking back, I'm glad I didn't make the cheerleading squad - so Basketball it was. Looking for the perfect jump shot, lay up, or free throw? I still got it...
Around here, you can put your three year old in about anything imaginable. For me, it's a fine line. How much is too much? Part of it is the time - by the time the Toddler wants to participate, I'll have three kids in different things. The other part is money. As much as I don't want to deny her the opportunity to participate, we simply can't afford to do something different every night.
Until now, she's been pretty non-committal about it all - we've done swimming lessons (not an option), some 'dance line' stuff through community ed, and basketball when she was younger. Last spring, she told me she would like to do ballet. When I asked her again this fall, it's the only thing she really wanted to do.
Fortunately, we have a great dance studio that just opened two blocks away. The do offer classes starting at 3 years, but they're combination ballet/tap or ballet/jazz or tap/jazz classes. She just wanted Ballet and they start Ballet I at 7 years old. Perfect. I signed her up two weeks before classes started (got the last spot) and found the gear.
Last night, after she put her tights and leotard on, I put up her hair in the requsite bun.
She looked like a different child and it made my heart ache.
We went to the studio and she bolted in.
Being the first night of class, it was general chaos. Kids and parents everywhere.
Once she walked into the studio... I had that sense that she is exactly where she belongs.
Even though this is something I can't help her with, I have a feeling she'll do just fine.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink shoes.
Hair in a bun.

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November 13, 2011 – Baylor's women's basketball team scored its second straight lopsided victory Sunday in the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament, getting a 91-31 victory over Chattanooga.
The No. 1 team in the nation according to the polls, Baylor has outscored its opponents 173-59. The win over Chattanooga sends the Bears into the Preseason WNIT semifinals, where they will host UCLA at 8 p.m. ET Thursday.
Brittney Griner, the ESPN Preseason Player of the Year, led the way for Baylor with 19 points and 8 rebounds in 22 minutes of action. Teammates Odyssey Sims (18 points, 4 assists), Brooklyn Pope (16 points, 10 rebounds), and Destiny Williams (14 points, 9 rebounds) were top contributors as well.
Chattanooga had Kylie Lambert and Taylor Hall each score 10 points. The Lady Mocs will play their third and final game in the Preseason WNIT in Consolation Round 3 on Friday against an opponent to be named. Details will be announced Monday.
In another Round 2 game Sunday, Notre Dame left no doubt about their intentions for this season.
The Fighting Irish, ranked No. 2 in the country, led a huge team charge and finished with a 99-34 victory over visiting Indiana State. Notre Dame ensured a berth in the semifinals, and will host Hartford at 7 p.m. ET Thursday in South Bend, Ind.
Notre Dame had six players in double figures Sunday, including senior guard Natalie Novosel (10 points, 6 assists), who scored her 1,000th career point during the game for the 8,000-plus fans in attendance. She was joined by Kayla McBride (16 points), Skylar Diggins (14 points, 7 assists, 6 steals), Markisha Wright (14 points, 11 rebounds), Devereaux Peters (14 points, 6 steals), and Fraderica Miller (10 points, 6 rebounds) in double-digit scoring.
Indiana State, which had won its first-round WNIT game, never could get going against Notre Dame. Anna Munn led the Sycamores with 13 points. Indiana State's final Preseason WNIT game will be in Consolation Round 3 against an opponent to be named. That game will take place Friday and details will be announced tomorrow.
Hartford will play at Notre Dame in Thursday's 7 p.m. ET semifinal after earning a 54-45 victory over Long Island. The Hawks' offense got going in the second half, with junior Ruthanne Doherty pouring in 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Long Island's Ashley Palmer (18 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double of her own, and will lead the Blackbirds into the Consolation Round 3 game Friday, details of which will be announced tomorrow.
In the final game Sunday, No. 22 ranked UCLA downed Tennessee Tech 74-52. UCLA will play in the semifinals Thursday against Baylor. Tennessee Tech will play in Consolation Round 3 on Friday, with details to be announced Monday.
UCLA had stellar performances from Rebekah Gardner, who scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds, and from Atonye Nyingifa, who scored 16 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. For Tennessee Tech, Tacarra Hayes scored 13 points.
The eight teams that lost in Round 1 last Friday will play two more WNIT games in Consolation Rounds 1&2. Here are the details of those games:
Akron will host Detroit, Drexel, and Howard on Friday and Saturday. Detroit and Drexel will meet in the first round beginning at 5 p.m. ET Friday, and Akron and Howard will play in the 7:30 p.m. ET game later that evening. On Saturday, the winners of Friday's games will play each other, and the losers will play each other. Saturday's game times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. ET, with Akron playing in the 7:30 p.m. game no matter if it wins or loses on Friday.
The other host site is McNeese State in Lake Charles, La. McNeese will host ETSU, UAB, and Manhattan. In the first game Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET, UAB and ETSU will match up. The second game features McNeese and Manhattan at 8:30 p.m. ET. On Saturday, the winners of Friday's games will play each other, and the losers will play each other. Saturday's game times are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET, with McNeese playing in the 1 p.m. game no matter if it wins or loses on Friday.
Round 2 Results
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011
Notre Dame 99, Indiana State 34
Baylor 91, Chattanooga 31
Hartford 54, Long Island 45
UCLA 74, Tennessee Tech 52
Semifinal games
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
Hartford at Notre Dame, 7 p.m. ET
UCLA at Baylor, 8 p.m. ET
Consolation Round 3
Friday, Nov. 18
Indiana State, Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech, and Long Island, sites TBA
Consolation Rounds 1&2
Friday, Nov. 18
At Akron
Detroit vs. Drexel at Akron, 5 p.m. ET
Howard at Akron, 7:30 p.m. ET
At McNeese State
UAB vs. ETSU at McNeese, 6:30 p.m. ET
Manhattan at McNeese, 8:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Nov. 19
At Akron
Detroit-Drexel winner vs. Akron-Howard winner, time TBA
Detroit-Drexel loser vs. Akron-Howard loser, time TBA
At McNeese State
UAB-ETSU winner vs. McNeese-Manhattan winner, time TBA
UAB-ETSU loser vs. McNeese-Manhattan loser, time TBA
January 2019


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Schafer Industries began in 1934 manufacturing high-quality gears as Schafer Gear Works. Today Schafer Industries is a leading producer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and machined parts as well as axles, transaxles, transmissions, brake assemblies and other components for recreational and off-road applications. This makes us one of the few providers of integrated solutions in the industry.
Schafer Driveline is one of the largest manufacturers of small axles for golf cars and light utility vehicles in the world, delivering reliable and hassle-free performance you can trust. Our staff has been designing and building axles for more than 40 years. And we're producing them right here in America.In fact, Schafer Driveline is the only major golf car axle manufacturer in the U.S.A.
Whatever gear or shaft challenge you are facing, we are ready to solve it. For more than 70 years our teams have taken ideas from rough concept through fabrication of prototypes. If the solution you need isn't already in our portfolio, we'll design a new one. We can reverse engineer your sample to determine its specifications then reproduce it for you.
We are pleased to announce that the HBM Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Anderson ("Andy") Fincher as HBM's President and Chief Operating Officer.
Andy will assume immediate oversight of HBM's four portfolio companies; HBM CEO Mike DeCola continues to serve on the Board and will remain responsible for the company's overall strategy, people and transaction activity during a transition period.
"In my nearly two decades leading Mississippi Lime I have witnessed remarkable transformation and consistent achievement of world-class performance. We advanced this legacy with the creation of HBM Holdings in 2011, and today the values that defined our success for well over a century now span four portfolio companies," DeCola said. "Andy's appointment is the culmination of a thoughtful and orderly process by the HBM Board to position the organization for future growth. I am delighted to welcome Andy and work alongside him, and I am confident he is the right person to lead HBM into the next decade and beyond."Read more
SOUTH BEND, IND. (June 12, 2018) — Schafer Industries, headquartered in South Bend, Ind., proudly announces that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HBM Holdings Mike DeCola is serving as general chairman of the 100th Anniversary PGA Championship, Aug. 9-12, at Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, MO. HBM Holdings is a privately held investment and management company headquartered in St. Louis which includes Schafer in its diverse portfolio of companies.Read more
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Hitman Episode 2 will be set in Italy and arrives on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC on April 26. The episode is titled Sapienza and will feature a new target to take down in the shape of Silvio Caruso within a coastal Italian town.
The first episode included the prologue first available through the beta as well as the first mission set in Paris, all as part of the 'Intro Pack'.
Sapienza will be the second of seven total episodes spread out across the rest of 2016, as this version of Hitman becomes the first episodic title in its history. Other locations Agent 47 will engage in will include Morocco, USA and Japan, all of which can be bought separately or included for free if you have previously bought Hitman: The Full Experience.
If you are waiting for the disc-based version of the game including all the episodes in one package, you will unfortunately have to wait until 2017.
Hitman has recently been having some issues with online saved games linking to offline saved games but it doesn't look like a fix will be arriving any time soon.
The game got off to a rocky start with fans before it even released with the news that it would become episodic so Hitman hasn't exactly got off to the best of starts. However with an open-world gameplay style and generally positive reviews IO Interactive shouldn't have too much to worry about going forward.
With Hitman Episode 2 releasing next month, with a further five to follow after that it would seem that all the content should be available way before the end of the year.
With the content releasing so regularly, fans may be confused as to why IO Interactive didn't just release the game as a full package this year anyway.
Economically it may work out for them, but the game needs to be a real hit for the developers to have further success with this model in the future.


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Pantone Top 10 Colors for Spring '17 Pantone, a global authority on color, has once again set the tone for the season. Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman writes, "One of the things that we saw this year, was a renewed sense of imagination in which … [Read more...]
Moss Poms
Woodsy and modern at the same time? How did that happen?! These super easy DIY moss poms, that's how. You'll need: Reindeer moss, Styrofoam ball, clear craft string, floral pins, and hot glue. Attach the moss to the Styrofoam ball using the floral pins. Cover the entire … [Read more...]
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R&D in Marketing organizations?
The slowly ending recession in
A declining category should always bring up the critical question: How much do we invest in R&D to steal market share in our declining category? Surprisingly, most marketing organizations don't even enter this discussion. They are not used to be thinking about client non-specific R&D, very different from any software company that spends between 2 and 10% of their revenue against R&D, not to mention Drug companies who are spending on average 12% on R&D. Even large service organizations like IBM or Accenture have a separate R&D Budget by department that can reach close to 4% of overall fee revenue.
Why do marketing organizations don't think R&D? A few reasons:
- Most marketers are living only by solving the problem right now in front of them. Probably more than 90% of marketing organizations don't have a three year plan that would justify and explain the value of any R&D investments. The thinking and planning in every shorter time frames hurts any serious R&D discussion.
- Agencies are used to be working only on client specific challenges and tasks. It is a very foreign concept to invest against something that no client has asked for. The concept of scale and impact beyond one single client is a rather unusual one that most agencies are not able to understand. Similar, brand marketers in large organizations associate R&D with the product department, not with initiatives within the marketing team.
- The major advertising holding companies don't ask for real innovation from their agencies, they demand a good profit. Some of the holding companies are trying to encourage R&D projects on a holding level but it is extremely difficult to develop something unique and competitively worthwhile for them, since the entities in the holding companies are often far away from a particular client need. And good R&D is always driven by attempting to solve a particular very well understood need that can be identified across multiple clients.
I believe the weakening of marketing organization will only be accelerated by not understanding the value of R&D projects. Any marketing executive should ask "Where are the key areas that we should put R&D projects against?" and "How much should we be spending on R&D?" Most likely we will never reach R&D investments in even single digit percentages of revenue but any marketing organization can define three to five projects that could pay significant dividend in case of a success.
Today's young talent will demand such thinking, they are not interested in just executing against a narrowly defined work scope. A R&D budget is not just a bet onto the future to create a competitive advantage but it could be the best retention tool for outstanding talent, too.


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British Airways put faith in Boeing's troubled Dreamliner
April 4 - British Airways and Iberia parent IAG seals a deal with Boeing for 18 new Dreamliner 787 passenger jet, despite unresolved battery problems that's kept the aircraft grounded since January. Ivor Bennett reports.
It's supposedly the world's most advanced passenger jet. An ultra lightweight structure with a range of 18 hours. But Boeing's Dreamliner 787 has been grounded since January due to unresolved battery problems. Despite not flying though, it's still doing business. British Airways parent IAG has just sealed a deal for 18 new Dreamliners. That's on top of the 24 it's already ordered to help replace its current long haul fleet of 747-400s. Risky? Not according to aerospace analyst Howard Wheeldon. SOUNDBITE (English) HOWARD WHEELDON, AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE ANALYST, WHEELDON STRATEGIC ADVISORY LTD, SAYING: "All aircraft have a problem through their development stage. Boeing have had its problems. There isn't an aircraft that's come into service that hasn't been without a problem over the years. Boeing will resolve these problems. These are technical and engineering issues. They will be resolved." This United flight was one of the last to use a Dreamliner, nearly 3 months ago. The same day all 50 jets currently in service were grounded after two separate battery fires in the US and Japan. The planes use new lithium-ion batteries. Boeing says they burns 20 percent less fuel than older technology. The company says it's close to concluding tests on a revamped system and will then ask regulators for approval. Boeing hasn't lost any orders since the problems began. But it has lost money. The grounding is thought to be costing the company 50 million dollars a week.


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Paddy Burt, the Daily Telegraph hotel reviewer, stays at Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel near Oswestry in Shropshire
"ON the last hill in Shropshire, facing the Welsh mountains, is a rather special country hotel." Pen-y-Dyffryn really is special. It's in a tiny village, Rhydycroesau; if that isn't Welsh, what is? Yet Pen-y-Dyffryn is actually in Shropshire, so we're in border country here, where the hills get big ideas and think they're mountains.
As we walk up a flight of steps into this old stone house there really is a feeling of comfort and joy. We are greeted by Jacky, who explains that the owners, Miles and Audrey Hunter, aren't around this evening because "we're just not busy enough." They'll be here tomorrow, though, because a lot of people are coming.
She takes us to a large room that's homely rather than smart. In a corner is a single bed, useful for a child if only we'd brought one. There's also a large canopied bed with a padded headboard, covered with a bedspread that's pretty rather than elegant.
Pen-y-Dyffryn was once a rectory, though I doubt if the drawing-room and what's now the restaurant were painted strawberry pink in the Rector's day.
These adjoining rooms are sumptuous and comfortable – both have large fireplaces and elaborate overmantels and, in the restaurant, grandpa and grandma look down approvingly from oval frames.
There are also faded wall tapestries, paintings, dimmed chandeliers and lots of candles. A vase of freesias sits on each table. Yes, these are tranquil rooms, so maybe the Rector's presence still lingers – I suspect he wasn't the fire and brimstone type.
We like the fact that there's a dated menu, unusual in a small restaurant. We order a bottle of their reasonably priced NZ wine and are given an Optrex-blue bottle of tap water and Optrex-blue glasses to drink from – a nice change from being pushed into paying for fancy water with a fancy name.
Each plate has the word Pleasure written on top of it and is presented so that the word faces the diner. A lot of thought has gone into this restaurant.
We're brought tiny appetisers consisting of tomato and feta cheese, oregano and chilli. Just because Nicola, the blonde waitress, looks so young, we could be fooled into thinking she's inexperienced. Wrong. She knows each dish by heart, reciting its ingredients with assurance.
I choose a terrine of pheasant, barbary duck fillet and wood pigeon for my starter because it's accompanied by irresistible onion marmalade. Husband makes approving noises between mouthfuls of Scotch salmon and button mushroom risotto.
For my main course I've got poached fillet of plaice with white wine sauce on a mound of spinach with spicy bits mixed in and Tuscan vegetables – why Tuscan, I wonder? – which are perfectly cooked, with a bit of bite to them. The sauce is pretty good as well, not too rich. My husband's chicken breast is huge – a Jayne Mansfield of the poultry world – accompanied by deep-fried Savoy cabbage that doesn't look like cabbage at all, much too elaborate. Here's a chef with an original turn of mind.
After delish puddings, we retreat to the prettily decorated drawing-room arranged for comfort and lounging about in. Back in our room, we read of the owners' interest in all things organic – pork, venison, even Earl Grey tea. Next morning, sustained by a brilliant breakfast, served with as much attention as dinner, we go outside and stand on the look-out platform. The land slopes steeply beneath us to a valley and a rushing stream, beyond which is Wales. We can't help thinking that if we stayed here for a few days we'd return to London as two much less stressed people.
Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel, Rhydycroesau, nr Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7JD (01691 653700), has 10 rooms. Paddy Burt paid £106 for b & b; £45 for dinner for two; £5.20 for coffee; £11.50 for wine.
Total: £167.70.
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Last Wednesday morning I noted a different waste-hauling truck headed up Redwillow Lane. What was different were the letters NASA (with an upside-down first A) emblazoned on the side. Normally trucks reach the top of Redwillow, turn around in the cul-de-sac, and head back down cab forward. Not this time. The new truck on the block actually backed down Redwillow with its back-up warning beeps blaring.
Today we all got an ad in a local newspaper confirming that indeed NASA Services is now providing waste and recycling services to La Cañada Flintridge. After confirming with the LCF Public Works Department that indeed we have three waste haulers to choose from, I called NASA Services in Montebello to get a quote. Sadly, the only person who could quote me a comparative rate — Jack — was not in the office, and I was asked to call back when he was in. Oh, well, so much for free enterprise.


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Cheap Dutch retailer goes undercover at Amsterdam International Fashion Week
Cheap Dutch retailer Zeeman stunned many fashion gurus by going undercover at Amsterdam International Fashion Week.Read more
Cheap Dutch retailer Zeeman stunned many fashion gurus by going undercover at Amsterdam International Fashion Week.Read more
What if Google didn't exists, what would the world look like? It's hard to imagine, isn't it? Google is such a big part of our lifes now, it's hard to picture life without it.Read more
What do lingerie models, guns and helicopters have in common? As strange as it may sound, they are all part of an ad for a house…Yes, you're reading it right, a house. Australian real estate agency NEO Property has taken a somewhat unorthodox approach to selling houses.Read more
After last years huge success The YouTube Symphony Orchestra (YSO) will be playing at the Sydney Opera House in March 2011. Professional musicians as well as skilled hobbyists could send in an audition YouTube video to win a spot in the orchestra.Read more
Dutch clothing company SuitSupply has launched yet another provocative campaign. This time they caused a stirr with its advertising campaign 'Shameless'Read more
Disney has started a new campaign which focuses on its visitors. Using content submitted by its visitors they have created an entire campaign including television commercials and advertisements.Read more
Looking for a quick and easy way to accept credit card payments from a mobile phone? Check out Square, an iPhone app that does just that.Read more
There's a pretty girl hanging around on Chatroulette at the moment scaring people. The girl is part of a campaign to promote the latest horror movie 'The Last Exorcism'.Read more
Art director Scott Campbell has found some great ways to visualise 'how to kill an idea'.Read more
Cisco tried to cash in on the viral succes the Old Spice Guy campaign had lately. Instead of using a hot guy they used dorky Ted from Accounting.Read more


text: Primus impresses with its rapid handling and no fuss, classic pulley system. The portable patio umbrella is easily set up or dismantled. Just take it with you, when you move to another comfortable place in your garden, patio or at the pool. Primus is the perfect impromptu shade for events, restaurant terraces or at home. The solid aluminum construction makes the Primus patio umbrella a reliable shade solution on hot summer days.


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Wow! I can't believe I almost missed this. The Historical Novelists' Book Fair ends on 15th April. I'm really glad I didn't sign up for it because I almost missed the boat entirely. Besides, I'm only a character so I don't think I could sign up. Oh well, at least my creator, Melanie Robertson-King, took part. You can see her entry on her blog Celtic Connexions.
Other great authors are taking part, too, so you can click on the Historical Novelists' Book Fair badge at the top of this post and it will take you to the page where everyone has signed up. There are lots of brill books there, but I have to admit being partial to A Shadow in the Past by Melanie. Hmmm… wonder why?


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Property Manager
Robinson Strata Management
- Management portfolio of 83 residential and mixed residential/commercial apartment blocks totaling over 800 individual apartments.
- Arranging both planned and reactive repairs and maintenance and liaising with trades people and contractors.
- Attending and chairing Owners Association and Board meetings.
- Prepared and distributed agendas and minutes for Owners Association and Board meetings.
- Customer liaison (with owners/tenants regarding accounts, statutory matters, repairs, community rules, by-laws etc).
- Prepared appropriate budgets for each Owners Association in my portfolio. Budgets ranged from £13K - £68K.
- Monitored the collection of fees due from owners and debt collection.
- Effectively and efficiently managed the process of payment approvals on behalf of my Owners Associations.
- Recorded and tracked all management fees and disbursements relating to the Owners Associations in my portfolio.
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Your fee dollars are used to support a variety of projects at Pinnacles National Park. Look for this logo throughout the park to see where your fee dollars are being used.
Current and Future Projects:
- Construct shade structures in Chaparral Picnic Area
- Develop virtual access to artifacts in the museum collection
- Remove exotic plants and revegetate with native seeds to restore wildlife habitat
- Provide emergency radio dispatch service for park operations
- Translate essential park information into multiple languages
Completed Projects:
- Replace damaged picnic tables and fire rings in campground
- Upgrade campground water system
- Relocate Old Pinnacles Trail away from Chalone Creek
- Refurbish exhibits in visitor center (new relief map and geology exhibit)
- Improve accessibilty to park facilities


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What is Noopept
Noopept – also known as GVS-111 – is a powerful peptide derived nootropic which was first synthesised in Russia in 1996. It was originally marketed as a cognitive enhancer in Russia and Eastern Europe, however its effects and potential as a nootropic are now being better understood and it is fast becoming the nootropic of choice across the world.
Noopept is derived from the racetam family of drugs, however studies have shown that it is up to 1000 times stronger than piracetam. Although research into Noopept is ongoing, studies have shown it to be a cognitive enhancer with neuroprotective properties. There is also some evidence to suggest that Noopept acts as an anxiolytic (reduces anxiety) and that it has a mild psycho-stimulatory effect.
Noopept has lower oral-bioavailability that other smart drugs, however its potential to cross the blood-brain barrier gives it incredibly potential as a nootropic. Studies also suggest that Noopept is metabolised better than other racetams and that it has bioactivity which differentiates it from many other nootropics and smart drugs. Other important revelations are that its effects appear to become more pronounced over time.
Anecdotal reports on Noopept suggest that is improves learning and memory, reduces anxiety and depression, and assists with sleep. It is also very low in toxicity and is therefore extremely safe at when taken within the recommended dosages, and at present we are not aware of any dependency issues.
Effects of Noopept
Studies Noopept show that it has a positive effect on cognition, improves memory and recall, reduces anxiety and depression, and has a mid stimulatory effect.
Noopept has been shown to be a powerful neuroprotective, which may be due to its anti-oxidant properties. Indeed, one study showed that Noopept had a pronounced neuroprotective effect on patients suffering from a wide variety of cognitive problems. Other studies have shown that Noopept has a surprising rehabilitative effect on those suffering from brain trauma. It will be interesting to see whether these results are replicated in healthy individuals, however anecdotal reports suggest that this is certainly the case.
How Noopept Works?
The precise mechanism of action of Noopept is not fully understood. Several mechanisms of actions have been put forward:
1. Noopept is metabolised into cycloprolylglycine pro-drug, which is a combination or amino acids, proline and gylcine. Cycloprolylglycine itself has various nootropic potential.
2. Administration of Noopept results in increased levels of NGF (nerve growth factor), which is a protein which important for the growth and survival of important neurons. Noopept also increases levels of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor), which also helps support the survival of neurons and promote growth the new neuron and synapses. Increased levels of NFG and BDNF are closely correlated with improved cognition, long term potentiation, and neurogenesis (the generation of new neurons). It is believed that this mechanism of action can lead to long term memory improvement.
3. Noopept leads to an increased in tonic inhibition in the hippocampus which in turn can result in anxiolytic (anti-anxiety properties).
Studies on Noopept
There have been a variety of studies on Noopept. Three studies (citations 1, 2 & 3) examined the psycho-stimulatory and anxiolytic properties of the drug. The cognitive effects of Noopept were also examined (citation 3). A variety of further studies analysed Noopept's effects on patients with cognitive disorders.
Recommended Dosage / Usage Instructions
The recommended dosage for Noopept is between 10 and 30mg per day.
It is reported that significantly exceeding the recommended dosage can result in headache, insomnia, tiredness, nausea, and gastrointestinal problems – so please stick to the dosages we recommend.
Noopept is water soluble and therefore does not need to be taken with a meal.
1. Synthesis and antiamnesic activity of a series of N-acylprolyl-containing dipeptides [http://www.academia.edu/957372/Synthesis%3C/em%3Eand%3Cem%3Eantiamnesic%3C/em%3Eactivity%3Cem%3Eof%3C/em%3Ea%3Cem%3Eseries%3C/em%3Eof%3Cem%3EN-acylprolyl-containing%3C/em%3Edipeptides]
2. Anxiolytic activity of endogenous nootropic dipeptide cycloprolylglycine in elevated plus-maze test [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11550054]
3. Comparative studies of Noopept and piracetam in the treatment of patients with mild cognitive disorders in organic brain diseases of vascular and traumatic origin. [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19234797]
One pouch contains 2g of Noopept
Vegetarians and vegans
Recommendations vary, however most sources suggest between 10 and 30mg per day.
Disclaimer: This is a recommended dosage only which is based on our own experience and anecdotal evidence. We advise that you conduct your own research before using this product.
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Mediation is different. Mediation is an attempt to come to a resolution out of court, on divorce issues, or a wide variety of other matters. It is sometimes confused with arbitration. Both are methods of "alternative dispute resolution." Arbitration is similar to a court process, where a decision is handed down by the arbitrator. Contact a Mechanicsburg Camp Hill PA divorce mediation attorney.
- You, rather than a judge, determine the outcome
- A more casual atmosphere
- Reduced stress on children involved
Divorce issues including child custody disputes, support, and property division can be settled with a family mediator. An experienced attorney can bring up options you may not have considered, and bring awareness of the ultimate fairness of arrangements you are considering. Most important, an attorney knows the law and can inform the participants and mediator what would happen if the case did end up in court, and what Pennsylvania law would dictate


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Good morning and welcome to day one of the MHKDesigns October release! It's going to be a great five days of creativeness both here and on the MHKDesigns blog so I hope you'll keep coming back to check out what is new! Let's move onto day one shall we?
Chicken In, as well as Country Farm Digi Papers for this card. I'm always looking for a card that I can send that just says Hello so this will be perfect and is sure to bring a smile to the recipients face!
Make sure you hop on over to the MHKDesigns blog to check out what everyone else has made for today's release! See you tomorrow for another fun new set!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
MHKDesigns New Releases Day #1
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5 comments:
- The Craft Princess said...
I love what you did with the images!!! Such a fun card :) Hugs...Janie
- October 17, 2016 at 11:48 AM
- kReN K said...
Great stamped border idea! This set is really cute too! TFS!
- October 17, 2016 at 12:58 PM
- Sherrie K. said...
Hehe, this is just adorable! I love the Country theme! the chickies are so cute and love the chicken wire stamped behind the sentiment! Great job!
Sherrie K
- October 18, 2016 at 6:45 AM
- MHK Designs said...
LOVE LOVE LOVE all the layering you did with the different digital elements! I adore the chicken wire behind the sentiment, the images on top of the paper--it's all amazing! I am so grateful to have you on my team at MHKDesigns! Sending HUGS! :) Mynn xx
- October 18, 2016 at 6:29 PM
- Carrie Sheridan said...
Lovely card! I love the chickens on the chicken wire background paper! And you did a lovely job with the die cuts for the sentiment!
- October 20, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff brushed off concerns about their troubled World Cup preparations after meeting FIFA's Sepp Blatter on Thursday, reiterating that her country would stage the "Cup of Cups."
Blatter, president of world soccer's governing body, also dismissed worries over Brazil's problems, saying all that was needed were "a few touch ups."
Their meeting at FIFA headquarters came two days after officials in Curitiba, one of the 12 World Cup venues, were given until Feb. 18 to prove that they can get their stadium ready or risk exclusion from the tournament.
The Arena da Baixada was supposed to be ready last month, but, like five other grounds, it is behind schedule.
Airports and public transportation are also a huge problem as Brazil prepares to host the tournament for the first time since 1950.
Blatter and Rousseff both read statements in which they discussed initiatives to combat racism, promote peace and strengthen women's soccer in Brazil.
These included, according to Blatter, the release of a bird of peace before the opening ceremony.
However, the pair largely avoided going into detail on the issues regarding World Cup preparations.
"We are prepared," Rousseff said after an hour-long meeting.
"We are going to put on the Cup of Cups, and we are going to do so in the country of football," she said.
"Stadiums are relatively simple things to build," she added. "We are sparing no effort into building stadiums, airports and ports to enable Brazil to welcome visitors with open arms."
Blatter said he was also unruffled.
"Brazil is the country of football and there is no better country than Brazil when talking about football," he said.
"So Brazil is going to organize a very beautiful World Cup, a great World Cup, and confidence reigns," Blatter added.
"And now, there are a few months to go, and there will have to be a few touch ups, but this is normal for a World Cup. I am used to World Cups," he said.
"There is no problem," Blatter added. "At the end of the day, everything will be in order, everywhere in Brazil."
Blatter said earlier this month that he could not remember any country having fallen so far behind in their preparations as Brazil.
After Rousseff tweeted that Brazil would stage "the Cup of Cups," Blatter backtracked and predicted a successful tournament.
World Cup opponents said they have scheduled protest demonstrations in 36 cities for today.
Under the slogan: "There won't be a Cup," the Rio Anonymous group called for the protests on its Facebook page on Thursday, calling it "the first action this year to say no to the World Cup."
Organizers are railing against police violence, inadequate social services and the billions of dollars being spent on staging the event, which is to be held in 12 host cities between June 12 and July 13.
"The goal of the protests is to fight for the interests of the people and of any person who wants a country with more justice and less inequality," they said.
"FIFA go home" and "There won't be a Cup," the group added in an appeal also carried on Twitter.
Today's demonstrations would take place across Brazil, including in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Porto Alegre, Curitiba and Brasilia, organizers said.


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Kidnapped doctor rescued by police commandos
The Manipur police today rescued a kidnapped doctor from a place in interior Bishenpur district after tracing his whereabouts.india Updated: Dec 14, 2010 12:22 IST
The Manipur police on Tuesday rescued a kidnapped doctor from a place in interior Bishenpur district after tracing his whereabouts.
Police sources said on Tuesday that police commandos swung into action after receiving report that W Nabachandra, who was the duty officer at a primary health centre at Leimapokpom, was kidnapped at gun point by suspected militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party yesterday.
The commandos traced the doctor to Mutum Yangbi in the district, the sources said adding that the militants who had kidnapped the officer at gun point fled after knowing that the commandos were following them.
In another incident, the body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the Yaifakon area in interior Churachandpur hill district, the sources said.
The body has been sent to district hospital for post-mortem and identification.
First Published: Dec 14, 2010 12:16 IST


text: August 5, 2010 - Colasoft, an innovative provider of all-in-one and easy-to-use network analyzer software, today announces the release of a free network analyzer software-Capsa Free, which is fully functional with no expiry days. The intuitive, simple graphic network analyzer designed for personal and small business use is now totally free to the public. While Wireshark is regarded as the pioneer of the free network analyzer, Capsa is considered as the great combination of Wireshark and Polit, strong capturing ability plus powerful analyzing and reporting abilities. Seems unbelievable? Without any doubt, another great free network analyzer is born. "Capsa Free is a great combination of powerful monitoring, in-depth packet decoding, reliable network diagnosing, real-time alerting and thorough reporting ability, it provides you innovative solutions to numerous network problems", said Roy, Luo, CEO of Colasoft, "as network security is becoming more and more important, by releasing the free but full functional network analyzer, we are hoping to offer a great chance for small business and networking geeks to learn more about network analysis techniques. We believe there will be more and more network analyst, just like "doctor in networking, more and more people are going to use an easy-to-use and powerful network management software. Capsa Free aims to fulfill our goal of largely promoting the popularization of network analysis techniques and make the maximize value of enterprise network." Capsa Network Analyzer Free Edition Highlights: •Your own dashboard, important parameters in one place and in graphs •Record network Profile, set your analysis objective and perform customized analysis. •Powerful customizable alarm, customize dozens of alarm trigger combinations. •Identify and analyze more than 300 network protocols, create and customize protocols, analyze unique protocol traffic. •Intuitive TCP timing sequence chart. •Accurate MSN & Yahoo Messenger monitoring statistics. •Email monitor and auto-saving Email content. •Enhanced, Customizable Reports. Capsa Free runs under Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista/7. Download it now at the company's website: http://www.colasoft.com/ About Capsa Capsa is an easy-to-use Ethernet packet sniffer (network analyzer or network sniffer) for network monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. It performs real-time packet capturing, 24/7 network monitoring, reliable network forensics, advanced protocol analyzing, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosing. About Colasoft Ever since 2001, Colasoft has been an innovative provider of all-in-one and easy-to-use software solutions for users to monitor network activities, analyze network performance, enhance network security, and troubleshoot network problems. Currently, more than 5000 customers in over 80 countries trust the company's flagship product, Capsa Network Analyzer, as their network monitoring and troubleshooting solution. Featured customers include Alcatel, Airbus, Dell, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, and Pepsi. Learn more about Colasoft and its solutions, please visit http://www.colasoft.com/


text: As part of my research for Career OnDemand I works with tens of companies. In the beginning, like many of my colleagues, I assumed that human resource teams from technology companies with a younger workforce might be early adopters of new people management concepts. Over the last two years I realized that I was wrong and my assumption is not always true. Utilities, chemical companies, oil companies, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics companies are equally open, if not more open, to innovation and risk taking. Ironically, human resource managers in technology companies with a younger demographic came across as more risk averse and skeptical about new ideas. I find this odd. I wonder why. Am I missing something?


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Cintrivial v1.5 is out!! [Free Original Trivia Quiz Game]
In his continuous struggle to discover an amusing method that would allow assessing the human knowledge, Professor Cintrivi has finally devised the perfect system: Cintrivial!
Cintrivial is a questions and answers game that mixes the fun of the trivial, the Hangman and the crossword puzzle, all in one!
Enter your nickname and strive to be the world player who is able to last longer on the conveyor!
Do not think twice, download it and get on Professor Cintrivis conveyor.
Show what you know!
Game Mechanics:
Professor Cintrivi will be giving you questions of different categories whose answers will be incomplete (partially or totally). Your aim will be to go completing them correctly before the time runs out so as to stay as long as possible on the conveyor, because if you fail, you will be getting closer to the abyss where a dangerous friend is waiting for you...
Important: You should always write all the characters of the correct answer (even after using the wildcard +3 c). IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO USE THE SPACE TO GO FROM ONE WORD TO ANOTHER.
To help you, the professor has developed three support systems:
1. Wild Cards:
+3c: Will show 3 hidden characters in the current answer. (Note: Once discovered you must write them with the rest of the word in order to complete it successfully).
+15s: It will increase in 15 additional seconds your time to answer the current question.
+Xr: Keeps the unused reversals in the position of the conveyor so you can use when you need them.
2. Reversal in the position of the conveyor:
It's a system that rewards your effort on the number of correct answers and where the correct answer to 2, 4, 8, 16, 32... (2 ^ X) questions, is rewarded with a reversal in the position of the conveyor.
3. System of 'theft':
If you get 6 consecutive right questions, you can accumulate 'thefts' that you can use to subtract to your opponents records.
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Turtle Cheesecake Fudge Brownies: rich fudge brownies with a caramel cheesecake swirl, topped with chopped pecans. #Spreadcheer with this decadent treat; just stand there and wait for the smiles to come right after first bite.
I love this time of year. A time of giving. A time of cheer. A time for baking.
Yesterday, while I was making a batch of these Turtle Cheesecake Fudge Brownies, my son Aiden called me from school and asked if we could bake that night so he could bring in some treats for the front office ladies. I told him I had just made some brownies and could bring them when I pick him up from school. He was so excited. When I got to school, he ran out to the car, grabbed the treats and skipped back into the school. If you are a mom of a pre-teen boy, you know that if they are skipping, it must be a big deal as they are way too cool to do that anymore. He came back out with the biggest smile. I asked who he gave them too. He said the front office lady who is literally the sweetest person. Then the other two bags went to the media center ladies who are so nice even though sometimes the kids are rude to them, so he thought a treat would help make them feel appreciated. I am thinking he is right. Treats, cards, a Merry Christmas, or even just a simple thank you or thinking of you line every now and then can make anyone feel some love. Aiden truly understands what it means to #spreadcheer.
This holiday season, bake up some treats and #spreadcheer with your family.
Betty Crocker™ and Hershey's® have made it easy for you to make some amazing holiday delights. Create some never before seen/new recipes that you can find from Safeway.com with your family or friends. Simple treats made by you that are sure to taste amazing.
While I was picking up my ingredients at Safeway, I decided to grab a Starbucks for my son and I – we love getting hot chocolate together. The Safeway worker was literally the nicest person I have met. Kind, generous, asked about my day, asked my son his name, told us she was happy that we came into Safeway today. I haven't had someone engage me like that in the grocery store in a while. She genuinely was happy I was there. This lady knew how to #spreadcheer.
Whether you want to make these Turtle Cheesecake Fudge Brownies, Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms, Chocolate Snowballs, or Candy Kissed Snowman Cookies – Safeway, Betty Crocker™ and Hershey's® have made it easy for you. So start today and whip up a batch of these Turtle Cheesecake Fudge Brownies and #spreadcheer.
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- Filling
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Brownies
- 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium brownie mixes
- Prepare according to box directions and ingredients.
- ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Topping
- 1 Hershey's Milk Chocolate candy bar, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. In small mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.
Make brownie batter according to package directions.
Spread the brownie batter in prepared pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonful's over batter; carefully swirl the cream cheese filling into the brownie batter, making sure not to over mix.
Top batter with chopped Hershey's bar. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of caramel and add pecans on the caramel, then give the batter one more swirl.
Place in oven and bake 52-57 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool about 1 hour (brownies will still be warm). Cut into 6 by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Recipe adapted from Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
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There are so many things about the tiny house movement that are being championed by…well. Just about everyone.
The tiny house movement gives independence and home ownership to a generation of people burdened with student loans that might never be able to partake in the traditional American Dream of two-thousand-square-foot-white-picket-fence.
Some of the qualities being championed include:
- Downsizing and living with what you need and not a mountain of consumerism driven desires.
- Smaller impact on the environment living in a smaller space that takes less materials to build and less utilities to run.
- The ability to travel not just to experience all that the world has to offer but also the ability to more easily pick up and move to where the current job availability is.
As someone living as part of the tiny house community I realized there is something we aren't talking about. Yes we are doing the minimalist life style for great reasons…but I'd be willing to bet we are also doing it because we, "we" being mostly millennials, are an incredibly individualistic generation and we can't handle living with a roommate or roommates; which arguably would be as cost effective as living in a tiny house. Perhaps more so since the square footage impact would be shared among several people the environmental impact would be lower.
I've personally lived in dorm rooms, apartments, and a multi-roommate scenario. Loved my roommates but I think overall everyone would agree we don't love being roommates. We want our space. We want our privacy. And we want to not clean for a week and spend free time laying around watching Netflix in our underwear without anyone knowing and therefor judging.
The millennial generation is a social group…but we are the founding partakers of the social media boom. We like our social interactions on our terms and at arms length. The tiny house/minimalist movement perfectly aligns with everything we openly and secretly value.
We don't have a lot of money to spare, we want our privacy, we want something nice, we want independence and stability but we also don't want to be tied down. We are, overall, a generation of people who were shoved into four year colleges and universities because "that's what you do". We earned degrees we didn't really think about the usefulness of and spending tens of thousands of dollars in the process of getting said degree.
I also think a factor driving a lot of millennials into the minimalist movement is that many of us watched our parents struggle to afford their large beautiful homes as the economy tanked during the recession and we don't want to repeat the American economic mistakes that lead to the recession.
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Having a computer at home was once a luxury. Now there is a computer in almost every home. With smartphones doing almost everything that a PC can do here are a few trends in PC technology to watch out for in 2018 and the years to come.
- Voice control would be as good on PCs as they are on the smartphones. The virtual assistants integrated would be able to perform a number of functions.
- AR would become a tangible reality. Now that even Apple is encouraging AR on its desktops, we would find more computers coming with AR apps and AR development options.
- VR headset compatibility is now available only on a select few models. This segment is likely to expand in the coming years. This would be an all-new phase for the gamers.
- Bluetooth version change would also impact the computers. The 5th generation of Bluetooth modules would take a leap in terms of the data transfer speeds.
- The growing battle between Intel and AMD in chip manufacturing is likely to heat up. Both of these are now focusing on making better chips with AI and machine learning compatibilities.
- Better peripherals would be introduced including the trend of virtual keyboards and touchpads for the computers.
- USB C which has recently been seen on a few laptops and smartphones would also be included on most computers.
- Screen resolutions have been increasing in the recent years. And we might see newer variants with a 4K display which the gamers would love.
- Traditional SSD storages might see an impressive upgrade in the coming years.
- The additional features might lead to an increase in the price of PCs. But this would also be followed by an increase in the value as there are better features coming up.
Handling a computer is easier than ever before. Tips on Windows 10 troubleshooting for beginners can easily be accessed from online resources or in the form of easy to use apps. So anyone and everyone can handle quick issues with the computers and can have their PC back in shape in no time.…


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Music Type: House, Tech House, EDM
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So the pet en l'air I mentioned here, well- I started it today! I have been looking at different ways to pleat the back, as the extant examples seemed inconsistent. I mean inconsistent in the best way though, as I feel like I really can't go wrong! It seems as there were many way to pleat the back! The normal robe a la francaise pleats hanging from the back, narrower pleats, multiple smaller pleats, I have even found one that looks as if the back is gathered rather than pleated!
|Labeled as a robe a la francaise, but the back looks gathered doesn't it? Too weird! From the MET
|This one has narrower pleats that are sewn down flat for a few inches. From Villa Rosemaine.
|This one has several small pleats rather than the normal two large box pleats! From Manchester City Galleries.
Since I assume regular robe a la francaise style box pleats were the more usual choice for a pet en l'air, I decided to go that route. Plus I have never made a francaise style gown and this will be good practice! A reminder of my simple sketch below...
As for the trimmings, I had long planned to do something ultra feminine with this light weight taffeta like the gown above from Marie Antoinette, the movie that started my 18th century obsession! I like the wider ruched sections in the center front but as the pet en l'air will have a stomacher in front, instead of the front edges meeting to close, I will have to do my trimmings a bit differently. I think lots of trimmings will show off how pretty the iridescence of the fabric is, and speaking of fabric, here is a photo of the two fabrics I am using...
A light blue linen (salvaged from an old petticoat), and a lightweight silk taffeta in bright purple with a teal-blue iridescence. I started today by making a ultra basic muslin of my usual 18th century bodice pattern and trying it on over my stays to see if it needed any updates. I added a bit of length to the side (1/2 inch) and added a tiny bit to the front neckline/strap area. Then I moved onto creating the pet en l'air pattern by tracing the normal bodice pattern and then making modifications like cutting the front center away for where there will be a separate stomacher. I began the real thing by cutting out the linen lining.
Then it was time to start pleating! I think the back is looking rather nice currently!
I have the back draped and pined, I will trim the sides to fit the lining side seam shape then sew the lining pieces together before reattaching this pleated back. I will be using a combination of machine and hand sewing for this project because, though I appreciate historically accurate methods, I know myself well enough to know I will be too impatient to hand sew everything! A combo is good enough for me :) I will have plenty of time to work on this project later this week, and I can't wait to do so! It feels good to be excited about a historical project this way again! I'll show you guys more progress soon!


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Discreet massager by California Exotic
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This toy was definitely worth it. it did the job (over and over). I didn't get frustrated with it and it's pretty simple to maintain.
If my best friend was looking at this online, I would steer her in a different direction and tell her not to waste her time. Save yourself the time and money because if you want this level of vibrations, your electric toothbrush can give it to you. We learned our lesson dating the pretty guy and he usually was only that: pretty. This toy looks pretty in my secret little box I keep next to my bed but that's about all it's good for.
This bullet will definitely give you a bang for your buck! If youre looking for a bullet that can give you intense orgasms or just one for a little foreplay you should give this little guy a try!
I wouldn't purchase this item. It has very little power (you could probably get more from an electric toothbrush) and I'd be scared of burning my lady bits off.
Simple and wonderful, easy to use and works like magic on the body. It's a great cheap little toy to lose that "sex toy virginity" to and I'm so glad I bought it and so is my boyfriend.
Looking for a beginner toy? This is the way to go you can try this out to try pointing yourself in the direction you are going to want in toys. Being waterproof and easy to use you can't go wrong unless you are an advanced user who expects way more out of your toys. Non intimidating you can introduce it into your relationship in the bedroom easier as well if your partner isn't sure of toys.
This is a very easy vibrator for the (ex-)prude who is hesitantly tip-toeing into sex toy usage, and needs less bang for their buck, for fear of intimidation. If this is not you, trot along and find a different toy.
The Mini Metal may be affordable, but it comes at a price. It is not the safest toy and it's faulty construction could cause a plethora of issues. It is just not a safe item.
All in all, I would recommend buying this toy if you catch it at the right price. It might be a nice treat for yourself in between larger purchases, or as an addition to a gift/prize basket. This is not a high end vibe, but what it does, it does very well!


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Collectively, rare diseases affect one in ten Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2013)
America's biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 452 new medicines for rare diseases, including genetic disorders, neurological conditions, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders, according to a new report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Biopharmaceutical research is entering an exciting new era with a growing understanding of the human genome. Scientific advances have given researchers new tools to explore rare diseases, which are often more complex than common diseases. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in the last five years, one third of all new drug approvals were for rare diseases. Read more


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The Surprise I Met in a Room of Incredibly Successful Women
On Saturday, I was blessed and honored to be one of 75 professional women mentoring an incredible group of teen girls at Step Up Women's Network's Career Connections Conference. Arriving on Saturday morning, I looked around to see women CEO's, advertising executives, pharmaceutical sales representatives, bankers, attorneys, teachers, nonprofit executives, and representatives from many other industries and walks of life. Our stories converged as we all came together to mentor young women who aspire to be successful in high school, college, and beyond in their careers.
After a day-long mentoring experience moving through panel discussions, incredible speakers, mock interviews, and getting to know our mentees, this phenomenal group of women and girls came back together in the same room we began to end the day with a visioning session with Tiara Coaching's Melissa Thornley. In the exercise Melissa led, she asked us to close our eyes and led us through a powerful visioning process, asking us to find our best selves. After minutes of visioning and powerful imagery from Melissa, she asked us to open our eyes and guided us through a poetry writing exercise. The first line of the poem was "I am _____" with the blank word being a description of the feeling you felt while in the visioning exercise.
I was shocked, first by my own word, and then by the words of the women around me. One by one, these incredibly successful and powerful women shared their words. I assumed I would hear things like, "CEO" or "Powerful" or "Confident." I was wrong. Instead, I heard the same words repeated many many times, some version of these:
- Relaxed
- Happy
- Free
- Stress-free
- On vacation
Something occurred to me in the moment, and it's a point I've been harping on for some time here at Career Girl (and magically, still failing to take my own advice): Women are waaaaaaay tooooo stressed out! It extends from 20-something women doing everything they can to get ahead to our own former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saying her dream was to be "un-tired."
Here we were on a Saturday afternoon, volunteering our time to help young women achieve their dreams, and our biggest dream is to be relaxed and free. Can we ever achieve that dream? Of course we can! I hope all of the women in that room walked away feeling more connected with their dreams of relaxation and more willing to fight for those dreams.
To help get the rest of you moving, I'd like to share with you my own vision from Saturday. In my vision, I was in a bathing suit, I was tan, I was standing on a dock untying a boat and getting ready to spend the day on the water. I was laughing and smiling. I wasn't wearing makeup or worrying about how I looked. I was happy, relaxed, and content. Because I had this vision and felt so incredible in it, I'm determined to make it more of a part of my life.
Today, I challenge you all, find that vision of happiness and relaxation in your own life, and begin (even if it's in a tiny way) to make it happen!


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- Running from the Rescuers: New U.S. Crusades Against Sex Trafficking and the Rhetoric of Abolition
- NWSA Journal
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Volume 17, Number 3, Fall 2005
- pp. 64-87
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This article analyzes recent developments in U.S. anti-sex trafficking rhetoric and practices. In particular, it traces how pre-9/11 abolitionist legal frameworks have been redeployed in the context of regime change from the Clinton to Bush administrations. In the current political context, combating the traffic in women has become a common denominator political issue, uniting people across the political and religious spectrum against a seemingly indisputable act of oppression and exploitation. However, this essay argues that feminists should be the first to interrogate and critique the premises underlying many claims about global sex trafficking, as well as recent U.S.-based efforts to rescue prostitutes. It places the current raid-and-rehabilitation method of curbing sex trafficking within the broader context of Bush administration and conservative religious approaches to dealing with gender and sexuality on the international scene.
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Chicago theater district hotel
Take a step out of Hotel Allegro and quickly immerse yourself in the Arts and Culture of the famed Theatre District in Chicago. Centrally located, we are a walk away from some of the nation's most majestic and notorious theatres. No matter your taste, there will be a show for you.
Perhaps you fancy a day trip to before you hit the theatre district. Double-dip in the Arts by checking one of the several Museums that the city has to offer. Step back in time, explore other cultures, be mesmerized – you want it, Chicago has it.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Take a step back in time to the 1920's and enjoy a show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the home of Broadway. Learn more about shows happening during your stay.
The Chicago Theatre
Have your breath taken away with a visit to the iconic and elegant Chicago theatre, fun for all ages! Learn more about shows happening during your stay.
The PrivateBank Theatre
From "Guys and Dolls" to "Hamilton" be astounded by the majestic PrivateBank Theatre, home of Broadway's biggest hits! Learn more about shows happening during your stay.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Internationally recognized as one of the leading fine-arts institutions in the United States, The Art Institute of Chicago house art of the highest quality. Learn more.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Be mesmerized by the artists of the 21st Century as they explore social issues that face today's world. Contemplate, reflect, enjoy. Learn more.
The Field Museum
Lose track of time and watch science come alive at this family friendly interactive Museum. Explore exhibits ranging from tattoos to dinosaurs and everything in between. Learn more.


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"my recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinions" – eartha kitt
Consultant – Media, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Brand
I love sinking my teeth in to a brand challenge – whether it be about bringing a new idea to life, working with small producers to develop your reputation and help increase sales, or finding something unique to make the public pay attention to you and your brand.
Qualified and experienced in food, beverage, leisure and lifestyle.
Adept at managing a crisis.
Own my unhealthy obsession with bacon and gin.
I consult in Media, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Brand – working as part of your business to help you develop and deliver on the brand promise and find the audience you have not yet met.
My ideas and advice are far from cookie cutter and I love to conjure ideas from outside the box and walk with you down the path less travelled.
I love the story telling process and the ability to craft yarns and messages is one of the finest skills I have – that, and my ability to cook stuff from nothing.
I work between Noosa, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Presenting radio is one of my greatest loves. Cravings on Melbourne's JOY 94.9 has been on air for eight years, introducing a global audience to some of the most exciting food, wine and produce lovers from around the world.
The Friday Forum kicks off at 9am on 96.1 in Noosa on February 17, 2017 – with political, aural, social and edible discourse.
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What would happen to your beach vacation investment in the event of a tropical storm, an illness or some other unforeseen event?
Endlessly fascinating, no two seashells are alike. And did you know that some of the best shelling beaches in the country can be found along the Florida Gulf Coast? Learn more about seashells and which beaches are the best for shelling.


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Viral Premature Twins Hold Hands on Dad in Video Watched by Millions
Amazing!!! Needs to go viral!!! our preemie twins Kristiana and Kristian! Born at just 28 weeks and 1 day! Weighed in at under a kilo each! #preemietwins
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You're never too young to bond with your sibling.
A heartwarming Facebook video out of Australia shows a twin brother and sister, Kristian and Kristiana, holding hands on dad's chest.
The babies, born 11 weeks premature, weighed just two pounds, but are reportedly doing well.
In the background, the mother, Anthea Jackson-Rushford, can be heard saying, "He actually holds her hand. How is that possible? That's just unbelievable."
She called on her friends to help the video go viral, and since last week, it's been watched more than 7 million times.
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Thanks for dropping by my stop for the Finding Out tour! You can follow the tour here.
Title: Finding Out
Author: Sheryn MacMunn
Release Date: April 7th 2012
Publisher: Self-published
Getting dumped on the sidewalk by her live-in boyfriend of seven years and finding he nearly emptied their savings account is the first of Sheila Davenport's problems. At thirty-six, Sheila had thought her life was on track.
Now she's saddled with a mortgage that is about to skyrocket, a psychotic boss, and she has to train someone who is unqualified and just doesn't care about the rules. Life no longer makes sense.
Her friends advise her to date immediately, preferably someone rich and successful, or risk being old and alone. But Sheila's trying to figure out what went wrong and how she got to this place. Since Prince Charming has ruined Sheila's life, who can save her now?
Help comes unexpectedly from her elderly neighbor, Ruth Grey, who has had her own share of life's ups and downs. As their friendship grows, Ruth reveals a mesmerizing story of life in WWII Germany mixed with a tale of powerful love and revenge. Ruth's story provides the perspective that Sheila needs to put the pieces of her own life together.
Will Sheila succeed at work or walk away? Can she save her home? And why do her friends think their lives are any better?
A story of love found and lost, true friendship, and how the human spirit endures, Finding Out is a gripping page-turner that pays homage to the greatest generation of our time.About the author:
Sheryn MacMunn self-published her debut novel, Finding Out, in April 2012. It became an Amazon best-seller in two months, hitting the Contemporary Women and Contemporary Fiction list. FINDING OUT then hit best-seller status in the Single Women, Friendship, Romance, and Love & Romance categories as well. In addition to being a self-published author, Sheryn works full-time in Mobile ad sales. Sheryn attended University of Massachusetts, Lowell and received her MBA from Simmons College School of Management. She now lives in Connecticut with her family.
"He's with someone else." Sheila couldn't control the tears any longer. "His twenty-six year-old assistant!"
Sheila let it all out. She had stayed strong at work all week, been a good friend to Morgan, and exhausted herself in the process. Coming home alone every night with no one to talk to was hard. She was used to sharing her day with Joe and getting his advice. She didn't know how to be single and she didn't like it.
Ruth listened as Sheila poured her heart out. The poor girl was so upset. Ruth had never been a fan of Joe's. He was polite enough but it was apparent to her anyway, that he would never commit. He didn't have to. Sheila gave him everything he wanted and never asked for anything in return.
"Well, of course you're upset, Sheila. He wasn't forthright with his intentions and was really quite low to end things the way he did. But you have to keep living. Move on," Ruth said.
"How? I haven't been single since I was twenty-nine. I don't even know how to date anymore."
"Dating will come. Right now, you need to do something to make yourself happy. Create the best life possible," Ruth said.
"How? Half of my life is gone." Sheila wiped her eyes. "Have you ever felt like everything was just upside down?" Sheila looked past Ruth to the photos on the credenza. "You were married. You grew up with a close family. Can you imagine coming home and no one is there? It's like someone vanished."
Ruth smiled knowingly. "My life had ups and downs, I assure you."
Ruth turned to look at the credenza full of items from her life. How she missed her family. Bill, her husband of forty years, most of all. That emptiness was almost all she had now. But she shook her head to push the memories away. This was about Sheila. Ruth knew she was suffering, yet in so many ways, she was better off. But who could tell Sheila that right now?
After a few moments of silence, Sheila looked at Ruth then followed her gaze.
"You have so many nice things." Sheila's eyes fell on a blue vase on the coffee table. "That is gorgeous."
"Thank you. My grandmother gave it to my mother as a wedding gift. It's my favorite thing in the world. I've been putting things in boxes, but I can't bear to shut that away. I think beautiful things should be seen and touched. Though sometimes thinking of the past too much is like looking into the sun. It can hurt." Ruth saw the confusion in Sheila's face. "There were many dark times in my life. Some things I don't care to remember, especially during the war."
"Did your brothers fight in Germany?" Sheila asked.
"No." Ruth smiled. "We were in Germany."
"You mean after the war?" Sheila said.
"No, during. We went to visit my grandparents and had to stay." Ruth rested her eyes on a photo of her with her parents and younger siblings. "That photo was taken right before we left for Germany. There were rumors of Hitler, but we didn't know how bad it was."
"How could you not know? Everyone knew, didn't they?" Sheila asked.
"My dear, your education has been neglected." Ruth smiled lovingly at the girl. "It was 1938. The government didn't want to publish stories. Remember, we weren't far along from the First World War."
"No one in your family wrote?" Sheila asked.
"The mail was searched. Nothing could get through. Father did hear something, but the government didn't confirm it, so we went." Ruth shrugged.
"This is like a movie. How long were you there?"
"Seven years." Ruth answered.
"Seven years? Why didn't you leave?"
"My father was a scientist who had information that the Nazis wanted. We were held there." Ruth said.
"Held? No one came to get you?" Sheila's jaw dropped.
Ruth chuckled. "Who could come? The Nazis weren't exactly letting people travel through Europe easily. Plus, we were hiding."
"Hiding? You mean like Anne Frank?"
"Sort of."
"Did you see soldiers and bombings?"
"Yes, I saw soldiers and bombings and things no one should see." Ruth spoke sadly.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."
"No need to apologize." Ruth shook her head. "People are titillated by the horrors of war but it's devastating. It's not something to be taken lightly. I haven't thought about the war in a long time."
"I can't believe you were in hiding though. You never mentioned it."
"What good would it do? Living in the past can sometimes make things seem worse than they were. And it's not healthy. Everyone today wants to talk about their past as if it's the most fascinating thing. It's not. The war happened. We got on," Ruth said.
Sheila looked back at the picture of Ruth's parents surrounded by seven children. "The baby was beautiful. Is that you?"
"No. That's Annabelle. I'm the oldest, with the long hair. I was twelve."
"You were adorable!" Sheila searched for a resemblance.
As Ruth looked at Sheila, she realized that Joe's leaving had been the worst thing to happen in her young life. She truly didn't know any other hardship. Sheila may not know how to move on, Ruth considered. Although Ruth didn't like to talk about the past, she wondered if her friend might learn something from it.
"I tell you what. If you bring the tea to the coffee table, we'll sit on my old red couch and I'll tell you a little of what happened while we eat those cupcakes.


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SDMIMD hosted students from British University in Dubai (BUiD), Dubai, who participated in a week long academic exchange program. They were accompanied by a staff member, Mr. Amer Alaya, Head of Student Administration and Admission, BUiD, Dubai, and enjoyed the ambience and hospitality of SDMIMD in Mysore. The program was inaugurated on 22 August 2016 by Dr. N. R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, Mysore, in their campus. The faculty of SDMIMD conducted special sessions to the students of BUiD related to courses like Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Managerial Communication, and general management. The class sessions were held in the morning every day and in the afternoon, the students were taken on an industry visit. They visited three well established industries namely Vinyas Innovative Technologies, Skanray Technologies, and Software Paradigms India, in Mysore, and had a good exposure to the corporate culture in India, and management practices.
They also visited the Mysore office of Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, popularly known as SKDRDP, which is a charitable trust promoted by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade. Chairman, SDME Trust. SKDRDP concentrates on the empowerment of rural women by organizing Self-help Groups (SHGs) and provides infrastructure and finance through micro credit for the rural people. It also encompasses all aspects of enriching the rural life. The BUiD students got all the information about the social responsibility and rural development by interacting with the executives and personnel from the project group. Further, the BUiD students worked on group projects by collaborating with the second year PGDM students of SDM IMD, under the guidance of the faculty. During the week, one day was exclusively provided for the BUiD students for Social interaction, sightseeing and private time which enabled them to visit popular tourist spots in and around Mysore. The program ended on 27 August 201 with a formal valedictory, and the students were given the certificate of participation. They expressed their happiness and satisfaction about the stay, arrangements, and the academic inputs, which made their visit to Mysore a memorable one.