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MUSE) and HelioSwarm – to help improve our understanding of the dynamics of the Sun, the Sun-Earth connection, and the constantly changing space environment. These missions will provide deeper insights into our universe and offer critical information to help protect astronauts, satellites, and communications signals such as GPS.
"MUSE and HelioSwarm will provide new and deeper insight into the solar atmosphere and space weather," said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for science at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "These missions not only extend the science of our other heliophysics missions—they also provide a unique perspective and a novel approach to understanding the mysteries of our star."
The MUSE mission will help scientists understand the forces driving the heating of the Sun's corona and the eruptions in that outermost region that are at the foundation of space weather. The mission will offer deeper insight into the physics of the solar atmosphere by using a powerful instrument known as a multi-slit spectrometer to observe the Sun's extreme ultraviolet radiation and obtain the highest resolution images ever captured of the solar transition region and the corona.
The mission will also provide complementary observations from heliophysics research such as the Extreme UltraViolet Spectroscopic Telescope and ground-based observatories.
"MUSE will help us fill crucial gaps in knowledge pertaining to the Sun-Earth connection," said Nicola Fox, director of the Heliophysics Division at NASA Headquarters. "It will provide more insight into space weather and complements a host of other missions within the heliophysics mission fleet."
The primary goal of the MUSE mission is to investigate the causes of coronal heating and instability, such as flares and coronal mass ejections, and gain insight into the basic plasma properties of the corona. MUSE will obtain high-resolution images of the evolution of solar flare ribbons in a field of view focused on a large, active region on the Sun.
The principal investigator for the MUSE mission is Bart DePontieu of the Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center (LMATC) of Palo Alto, California. This mission has a budget of $192 million. LMATC will provide project management.
The HelioSwarm mission is a constellation or "swarm" of nine spacecraft that will capture the first multiscale in-space measurements of fluctuations in the magnetic field and motions of the solar wind known as solar wind turbulence. The Sun's outermost atmospheric layer, the heliosphere, encompasses an enormous region of the solar system. Solar winds spread through the heliosphere, and their interactions with planetary magnetospheres and disruptions such as coronal mass ejections affect their turbulence.
Studying solar wind turbulence across large areas requires plasma measurements taken simultaneously from different points in space. HelioSwarm consists of one hub spacecraft and eight co-orbiting small satellites that range in distance from each other and the hub spacecraft. The hub spacecraft will maintain radio contact with each small satellite. All radio contact between the swarm and Earth will be conducted through the hub spacecraft and the NASA Deep Space Network of spacecraft communication antennas.
"The technical innovation of HelioSwarm's small satellites operating together as a constellation provides the unique ability to investigate turbulence and its evolution in the solar wind," said Peg Luce, deputy director of the Heliophysics Division.
The HelioSwarm mission's principal investigator is Harlan Spence from the University of New Hampshire. The mission's budget is $250 million. NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California, will provide project management.
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I'm sitting in the driver's seat of a Toyota Prius, which means I'm cruising around town with zero carbon emissions. How? The car is powered by electricity that's generated by solar panels on the roof of my home. But let me back up a bit. My journey started years ago when I heard about an alternative vehicle fuel called hydrogen that emits no greenhouse gas emissions and can be produced from renewable sources such as wind or solar energy. It sounded too good to be true, so I did some research and discovered that hydrogen-powered cars are already on the road today! Since then, my family has been driving our hydrogen-powered vehicle for more than three years now—with no regrets!
Alternative fuels are vehicles that run on fuels other than gasoline or diesel fuel.
Alternative fuels are vehicles that run on fuels other than gasoline or diesel fuel. The most common alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, hydrogen and ethanol. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) can be powered by electricity from a battery pack or grid connection (plug-in electric).
Alternative fuel vehicles offer benefits to consumers including lower operating costs and reduced dependence on foreign oil. AFVs also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional cars because they produce fewer CO2 emissions per mile driven as well as emitting less CO2 during production of their engines and powertrains.
Battery electric vehicles, called BEVs, use electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries.
BEVs are electric vehicles that use rechargeable batteries. The battery is charged using an electric current from the grid or from a solar panel, and it powers the motors that drive your car.
Battery technology has improved dramatically over the past decade, but it's still not perfect. Batteries are expensive, heavy and bulky–they take up about half of a BEV's weight! Batteries also have limited capacity: they can only store so much energy before needing to be recharged again (and then some). Fortunately for us consumers this means we get more bang for our buck when buying new batteries!
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, called PHEVs, use electricity and gasoline.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, called PHEVs, use electricity and gasoline. They're more expensive than BEVs and take longer to charge; but they're better for short trips because you don't have to worry about running out of power.
They also use less energy overall than BEVs because they can run on gasoline when necessary (and this feature makes them more appealing for people who don't want their commute affected by charging time).
Fuel cell vehicles, called FCVs, use hydrogen gas instead of gasoline or diesel fuel to produce power.
Fuel cell vehicles, called FCVs, use hydrogen gas instead of gasoline or diesel fuel to produce power. They're electric vehicles that have no tailpipe emissions and produce only water vapor. The only byproduct of the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is electricity that powers the car's motor.
Fuel cells can be refueled in minutes rather than hours–just like conventional cars at a gas station–and can offer a driving range of 300 to 400 miles on a single tankful of HHO (hydrogen-rich stream). That's comparable with today's best battery-powered EVs but without any charging time required! Plus you'll never have to worry about running out of juice while you're on the road…or losing range as your battery loses its ability over time (which happens with all lithium-ion batteries).
Alternative vehicle fuels can help reduce air pollution and save money.
Alternative vehicle fuels can help reduce air pollution, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil, save money on fuel costs, and save money on maintenance costs.
- *Alternative vehicles are more efficient than traditional cars. They use less energy to travel the same distance as a conventional car or truck because of their lighter weight or aerodynamic design.
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Last night, GQ released a story about Duck Dynasty that quotes Phil Robertson's thoughts about homosexuality:
"It seems like, to me, a vagina — as a man — would be more desirable than a man's anus. That's just me. I'm just thinking: There's more there! She's got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I'm saying? But hey, sin: It's not logical, my man. It's just not logical."
As you can imagine, everyone had an opinion about this statement, including GLAAD and Phil's check-signer, A&E, who suspended the star indefinitely.
One of the conservative tweeters I follow — one of those Christians convinced that Obama is going to have him killed for his faith — lives for stuff like this. He quickly took to the Twitterverse and posted a side-by-side image of Pope Francis and Phil, with the following caption: "Both preach truth on homosexual sin. One is TIME's Person of the Year. The other JUST GOT FIRED."
(MORE: Why Phil Robertson Got Suspended From Duck Dynasty)
The point is worth considering. Even though Phil used crass, juvenile language to articulate his point, what he was getting at was his belief that homosexual "desire" is unnatural and inherently disordered. This opinion isn't unique to Phil. It's actually shared by a majority of his fans.
It's also shared, to some extent, by the Pope. Yes, that Pope — the one on the cover not just of TIME but also of The Advocate.
Of course, The Advocate knows the Pope's thoughts on LGBT issues, including marriage equality. But as they note, Francis' "stark change in rhetoric from his two predecessors" has set a positive example for how religious people ought to treat LGBT persons — an example that Phil, an elder at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, ought to have followed in his GQ interview.
To compare Papa Duck to Papa Francis, as conservatives are doing, is, in my opinion, to misrepresent both of them. Francis, though he privately holds to certain doctrine which some might see as "anti-gay," has not used any of his public-speaking opportunities to share these with the world. Instead, Francis has repeatedly offered grace to the LGBT community. At one point, he even uttered what might go down as the expression of public humility that singlehandedly saved the church: "Who am I to judge?"
(MORE: Sarah Palin Defends Duck Dynasty Star Suspended for Anti-Gay Remarks)
Phil, on the other hand, went on record as rhetorically asking how any man could ever enjoy gay intercourse, since vaginal intercourse is better. (Which certainly makes you wonder how he's able to make the comparison.)
There are two notable differences between the Pope's views on sex, and Phil's. First, the Pope is a trained philosopher, and has undoubtedly spent countless hours examining, challenging and refining his views. Phil — if we are to take his brief statements on homosexuality as representative of his position — seems to hold a view on sex that manages to reduce the entire orthodox understanding of "desire" down to nothing more than a juvenile "tooshie = bad, vagina = good."
The second difference has to do with tone. In fairness to Phil, the tone of his off-the-cuff statements may not accurately represent his philosophy on this issue, but I do think it's a fair representation of what many see as his Southern charm. There's a way to disagree with majority opinion without coming across as disagreeable. The Pope knows how to do this. Phil does not. As a result, we respect Papa and shame Phil.
For the record, I'm undecided on whether or not I think Phil actually is homophobic, although I certainly think his statement was offensive, and not only to the LGBT community. But I also think that if I were to spend a day calling ducks with Phil, I'd probably end up liking him — even in spite of his position on gay men. It's quite possible to throw one's political support behind traditional, heterosexual marriage, and yet not be bigoted.
I'm reminded of something Bill Maher said during the height of the Paula Deen controversy: "Do we always have to make people go away?" I think the question applies in this situation too.
Why is our go-to political strategy for beating our opponents to silence them? Why do we dismiss, rather than engage them? One of the biggest pop-culture icons of today just took center stage to "educate" us about sexuality. I see this as an opportunity to further the discussion, to challenge his limited understanding of human desire, to engage with him and his rather sizable audience — most of whom, by the way, probably share his views — and to rise above the endless sea of tweet-hate to help move our LGBT conversations to where they need to go.
G.K. Chesterton said that bigotry is "an incapacity to conceive seriously the alternative to a proposition." If he is right — and he usually is — then I wonder if the Duck Dynasty fiasco says more about our bigotry than Phil's.
Brandon Ambrosino is a writer and professional dancer based in Baltimore.
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Energy Conservation as a Global Imperative:
In an era marked by heightened environmental consciousness, energy efficiency has become a universal imperative. Commercial boilers rise to the occasion, boasting cutting-edge technologies that optimize fuel utilization and minimize waste. Advanced heat exchangers, intelligent controls, and condensing systems work in harmony to extract every ounce of energy from fuel, transforming it into sustainable heat with unparalleled efficiency. This global embrace of energy conservation through commercial boilers has the power to reshape our energy landscape.
Cross-Cultural Adoption of Sustainable Solutions:
The adoption of energy-efficient commercial boilers transcends borders, cultures, and industries. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, businesses worldwide recognize the importance of sustainable heating practices. Whether in Europe, where condensing boilers have become a norm or in emerging economies where biomass boilers provide affordable and renewable heat, the influence of commercial boilers on global energy efficiency is profound and far-reaching. This cross-cultural adoption speaks volumes about the universality of the quest for sustainable development.
Government Initiatives and Regulatory Support:
Governments across the globe play a pivotal role in promoting energy efficiency and incentivizing the adoption of commercial boilers. By introducing stringent regulations and providing financial incentives, policymakers foster an environment conducive to the widespread implementation of energy-efficient technologies. Incentive programs such as tax credits and grants encourage businesses to invest in modern commercial boilers, fueling the momentum of the energy efficiency movement. This harmonious collaboration between governments and the commercial boiler industry propels us closer to a sustainable future.
Beyond Energy Savings – Environmental Benefits:
The impact of energy-efficient commercial boilers extends beyond monetary savings. Reduced energy consumption translates to a significant reduction in carbon emissions, combating climate change and preserving our planet for future generations. The global adoption of energy-efficient heating solutions contributes to cleaner air, improved air quality, and a more sustainable environment. Commercial boilers emerge as unsung heroes, silently working towards a greener and healthier world.
As we conclude our voyage through the realm of energy efficiency and commercial boilers on a global scale, we stand in awe of the transformative power these heating systems possess. From promoting energy conservation and fostering cross-cultural adoption to aligning with government initiatives and mitigating environmental impacts, commercial boilers are driving the worldwide pursuit of sustainability. The interconnectedness of these technologies with the larger goal of a greener future cannot be understated. Let us unite, harnessing the potential of energy-efficient commercial boilers to illuminate the path towards a truly energy-efficient and sustainable world.
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ISC-EHB Bulletin: bulletin search
About the bulletin search
Use this search to output all available data within the ISC-EHB Bulletin. This includes access to prime (ISC-EHB) and secondary (ISC) hypocentres, magnitude values, and phase data etc.Output format
- ISF Bulletin:
- QuakeML:
The IASPEI Seismic Format (ISF) is a fixed format bulletin. Further information about the format and links to the full documentation can be found on the ISF page.
QuakeML is an XML representation of seismological data. Data are output as an XML stream using the QuakeML XML Schema, version 1.1. QuakeML has some significant advantages in readability for computers, due to the availability of XML parsers. The format also allows for a distinction to be made between 'picks' provided to the ISC, and 'arrivals', which are picks the ISC has associated to the prime hypocentre. This output is not designed for use in a browser and will cause browsers to crash for large queries. For a complete explanation of the schema, please view the documentation on the QuakeML site.
Search region
There are four possible methods for defining a search region (rectangular, circular, global, Flinn-Engdahl region). Leaving fields blank, will automatically default to a global search. To interactively define a search region, using customised shapes, please use the interactive search page. The defined region is used to check only the prime hypocentre - secondary hypocentres within a search region will not influence the results.
Time period
This is the start and end date to search for events. Only the prime hypocentre will be searched to match events - i.e. origin times for secondary hypocentres will not influence the results.
Unknown depths
As some events have no determined depth, you may optionally choose to include events with unknown depths in the search. This will return events which match any selected depth constraint you enter as well as events with no depth.
Unknown magnitudes
As some events have no determined magnitude, you may optionally choose to include events with unknown magnitude values in the search. This will return events which match any selected magnitude constraint you enter as well as events with no magnitude value.
Magnitude type
Limit events by magnitude for specific magnitude types. Due to the large number of magnitude types and the various notation used, the selected type will search all magnitudes of that type. E.g. MB will match all body-wave magnitudes: mb, mB, MB, mb1mx, etc.
Magnitude author
Limit events by magnitude values determined by a specific author. ISC, NEIC, GCMT/HRVD and JMA amongst others are considered reliable magnitude authors. The default uses 'Any', which will match any author that has a magnitude for both prime and secondary hypocentres included in an event.
Please note: selecting either GCMT or HRVD, will search magnitudes from both of these agencies, as GCMT is a continuation of HRVD.
Defining phases
Defining phases are travel-times, which have been used in the computation of a hypocentre. You may optionally choose to include events where the number of defining phases for the prime hypocentre is unknown. This only applies if you have specified a minimum or maximum number of defining phases.
Only output Prime hypocentres
The ISC-EHB Bulletin provides the ISC solution as a secondary hypocentre for a particular event. You may optionally limit the output to only show the prime (ISC-EHB) hypocentres.
Output phases
This includes phase data in the output. Phase data includes any arrival-times, amplitudes, station magnitudes, flags for defining phases and travel-time residuals. The size of the output will be significantly increased by outputting phases.
Output magnitudes
This includes network magnitude data in the output.
Output weblinks
This includes any available links for the event such as a link to the full Bulletin output, a link to form a waveform request and any external links. There are also links for each agency to provide their full details.
Output headers
This includes a header with a unique ID number and the geographic region for each event.
Output comments
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Company Wins National and Regional Awards for Sixth Consecutive Year for Middle Market and Small Business Banking
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) has been named the winner of ten 2016 Greenwich Associates Excellence in Banking Awards. In its sixth consecutive year of recognition by Greenwich Associates, FNB again received both national and Northeast regional honors for Overall Satisfaction in Middle Market and Small Business Banking.
In the awards for the Middle Market, defined by Greenwich Associates as businesses with sales of $10 million to $500 million, FNB was recognized for Cash Management and Overall Satisfaction both nationally and in the Northeast Region. FNB also received a national award for Ease of Product Implementation, measuring the Bank's effectiveness in client service and sales, which include clear communication, problem resolution and training around any technology associated with the product usage.
In the awards for Small Business, defined by Greenwich Associates as businesses with sales of $1 million to $10 million, FNB received both national and Northeast regional honors in the categories of Cash Management and Overall Client Satisfaction. FNB also received regional honors for Likelihood to Recommend, based on respondents citing they were "very likely" to recommend the Bank to a colleague.
"We are especially proud of the strong performance from our Commercial Bank and the repeated recognition on a national and regional basis by Greenwich Associates," said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of FNB. "These Greenwich Excellence Awards are based directly on input from our clients and support our belief that clients appreciate and expect experienced local bankers, robust products and services and FNB's consultative relationship management style."
Greenwich Associates is the leading global provider of market intelligence and advisory services to the financial services industry. The Greenwich Excellence Awards in Banking for Middle Market and Small Business Banking are determined based on thousands of interviews and the evaluation of more than 600 banks in each category. For more information on the Greenwich Excellence in Banking Awards and the Greenwich Associates selection process, visit www.greenwich.com.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company. On a combined, pro forma basis, giving effect to the proposed acquisition of Yadkin Financial Corporation (Yadkin), FNB will operate in eight states and seven major metropolitan areas. FNB holds a significant retail deposit market share in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; and Cleveland, Ohio; and, assuming the Yadkin acquisition is completed, will add Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. If the proposed Yadkin acquisition is completed (the proposed Transaction), the Company will have total pro forma assets of nearly $30 billion, and more than 400 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Completion of the proposed Transaction is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, international banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance. The Company also operates Regency Finance Company, which has more than 75 consumer finance offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It Communications in this document do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. In connection with the proposed Transaction with Yadkin Financial Corporation, F.N.B. Corporation has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-213776) and other relevant documents concerning the proposed Transaction.
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The Shape of Water led the 90th Academy Awards, winning best picture and best director (for Guillermo del Toro). The film also nabbed prizes for production design and original score.
Gary Oldman won the lead actor award for his work as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Frances McDormand earned her second best actress Oscar for her role as a grieving mother in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Meanwhile, Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) and Allison Janney (I, Tonya) picked up supporting actor and actress honors.
Here's the full winners list.
Best Picture:
"The Shape of Water" (WINNER)
"Call Me by Your Name"
"Darkest Hour"
"Get Out"
"Lady Bird"
"Phantom Thread"
"The Post"
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"
Frances McDormand, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (WINNER)
Sally Hawkins, "The Shape of Water"
Margot Robbie, "I, Tonya"
Saoirse Ronan, "Lady Bird"
Meryl Streep, "The Post"
Gary Oldman, "Darkest Hour" (WINNER)
Timothée Chalamet, "Call Me by Your Name"
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Phantom Thread"
Daniel Kaluuya, "Get Out"
Denzel Washington, "Roman J. Israel, Esq."
"The Shape of Water," Guillermo del Toro (WINNER)
"Dunkirk," Christopher Nolan
"Get Out," Jordan Peele
"Lady Bird," Greta Gerwig
"Phantom Thread," Paul Thomas Anderson
Original Song:
"Remember Me" from "Coco," Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez (WINNER)
"Mighty River" from "Mudbound," Mary J. Blige
"Mystery of Love" from "Call Me by Your Name," Sufjan Stevens
"Stand Up for Something" from "Marshall," Diane Warren, Common
"This Is Me" from "The Greatest Showman," Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Original Score:
"The Shape of Water," Alexandre Desplat (WINNER)
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," John Williams
"Dunkirk," Hans Zimmer
"Phantom Thread," Jonny Greenwood
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," Carter Burwell
"Blade Runner 2049," Roger Deakins (WINNER)
"Darkest Hour," Bruno Delbonnel
"Dunkirk," Hoyte van Hoytema
"Mudbound," Rachel Morrison
"The Shape of Water," Dan Laustsen
Original Screenplay:
"Get Out," Jordan Peele (WINNER)
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," Martin McDonagh
"The Big Sick," Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani
"Lady Bird," Greta Gerwig
"The Shape of Water," Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor
Adapted Screenplay:
"Call Me by Your Name," James Ivory (WINNER)
"The Disaster Artist," Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
"Logan," Scott Frank & James Mangold and Michael Green
"Molly's Game," Aaron Sorkin
"Mudbound," Virgil Williams and Dee Rees
Live Action Short Film:
"The Silent Child," Chris Overton, Rachel Shenton (WINNER)
"DeKalb Elementary," Reed Van Dyk
"The Eleven O'Clock," Derin Seale, Josh Lawson
"My Nephew Emmett," Kevin Wilson, Jr.
"Watu Wote/All of Us," Katja Benrath, Tobias Rosen
Documentary Short Subject:
"Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405," Frank Stiefel (WINNER)
"Heroin(e)," Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Kerrin Sheldon
"Edith+Eddie," Laura Checkoway, Thomas Lee Wright
"Knife Skills," Thomas Lennon
"Traffic Stop," Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
Film Editing:
"Dunkirk," Lee Smith (WINNER)
"Baby Driver," Jonathan Amos, Paul Machliss
"I, Tonya," Tatiana S. Riegel
"The Shape of Water," Sidney Wolinsky
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," Jon Gregory
Visual Effects:
"Blade Runner 2049," John Nelson, Paul Lambert, Richard R. Hoover, Gerd Nefzer (WINNER)
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Jonathan Fawkner, Dan Sudick
"Kong: Skull Island," Stephen Rosenbaum, Jeff White, Scott Benza, Mike Meinardus
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," Ben Morris, Mike Mulholland, Chris Corbould, Neal Scanlan
"War for the Planet of the Apes," Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, Daniel Barrett, Joel Whist
Animated Feature:
"Coco," Lee Unkrich, Darla K. Anderson (WINNER)
"The Boss Baby," Tom McGrath, Ramsey Ann Naito
"The Breadwinner," Nora Twomey, Anthony Leo
"Ferdinand," Carlos Saldanha
"Loving Vincent," Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman, Sean Bobbitt, Ivan Mactaggart, Hugh Welchman
Animated Short:
"Dear Basketball," Glen Keane, Kobe Bryant (WINNER)
"Garden Party," Victor Caire, Gabriel Grapperon
"Lou," Dave Mullins, Dana Murray
"Negative Space," Max Porter, Ru Kuwahata
"Revolting Rhymes," Jakob Schuh, Jan Lachauer
Supporting Actress:
Allison Janney, "I, Tonya" (WINNER)
Mary J. Blige, "Mudbound"
Lesley Manville, "Phantom Thread"
Laurie Metcalf, "Lady Bird"
Octavia Spencer, "The Shape of Water"
Foreign Language Film:
"A Fantastic Woman" (Chile) (WINNER)
"The Insult" (Lebanon)
"Loveless" (Russia)
"On Body and Soul" (Hungary)
"The Square" (Sweden)
Production Design:
"The Shape of Water," Paul D. Austerberry, Jeffrey A. Melvin, Shane Vieau (WINNER)
"Beauty and the Beast," Sarah Greenwood; Katie Spencer
"Blade Runner 2049," Dennis Gassner, Alessandra Querzola
"Darkest Hour," Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
"Dunkirk," Nathan Crowley, Gary Fettis
Sound Mixing:
"Dunkirk," Mark Weingarten, Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo (WINNER)
"Baby Driver," Mary H. Ellis, Julian Slater, Tim Cavagin
"Blade Runner 2049," Mac Ruth, Ron Bartlett, Doug Hephill
"The Shape of Water," Glen Gauthier, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," Stuart Wilson, Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick
Sound Editing:
"Dunkirk," Alex Gibson, Richard King (WINNER)
"Baby Driver," Julian Slater
"Blade Runner 2049," Mark Mangini, Theo Green
"The Shape of Water," Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," Ren Klyce, Matthew Wood
Documentary Feature:
"Icarus," Bryan Fogel, Dan Cogan (WINNER)
"Abacus: Small Enough to Jail," Steve James, Mark Mitten, Julie Goldman
"Faces Places," JR, Agnès Varda, Rosalie Varda
"Last Men in Aleppo," Feras Fayyad, Kareem Abeed, Soren Steen Jepersen
"Strong Island," Yance Ford, Joslyn Barnes
Costume Design:
"Phantom Thread," Mark Bridges (WINNER)
"Beauty and the Beast," Jacqueline Durran
"Darkest Hour," Jacqueline Durran
"The Shape of Water," Luis Sequeira
"Victoria and Abdul," Consolata Boyle
Makeup and Hairstyling:
"Darkest Hour," Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, Lucy Sibbick (WINNER)
"Victoria and Abdul," Daniel Phillips and Lou Sheppard
"Wonder," Arjen Tuiten
Supporting Actor:
Sam Rockwell, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (WINNER)
Willem Dafoe, "The Florida Project"
Woody Harrelson, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"
Richard Jenkins, "The Shape of Water"
Christopher Plummer, "All the Money in the World"
Source: Variety


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I've got a silver vivomove luxe and am really happy with it; a really solid upgrade after my vivomove hr.
After the recent 3.90 software upgrade I've noticed that the screen will be turned on if I shake my wrist. It will consistently turn on the gesture screen if I shake my wrist twice. I have the gesture option turned off as I find it a little distracting and want to save battery life.
I have tried
- explicitly setting to gesture on, then sync, then set gesture to off and sync (device > appearance > display options > gesture)
- resetting to default settings on watch then repeating above
- putting watch on other wrist (normally on right wrist as I'm left handed)
Has anyone else found this? Any ideas on how to disable it??


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Paul Goodman wrote about the review of the candidates' list on Friday. More dramatic accounts appear in two Sunday newspapers;
- "'Tatler Tories' ditched in purge of the right" is how The Sunday Times (£) reports it. It reports that "The clear-out sparked concern this weekend about the criteria used to remove people from the list, and the 1922 committee of backbench Tory MPs will discuss the matter next week when parliament returns from the Whitsun break." It names Deborah Dunleavy, Mark Clarke and Annunziata Rees-Mogg has three candidates who have been removed from the list.
- Annunziata Rees-Mogg's fate is the focus of the Mail on Sunday's story. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen MP is suspicious of the criteria that CCHQ has used:
"It is entirely wrong to treat some of our staunchest supporters in this way. Our grassroots supporters, who deliver leaflets and fund the running of the party, must be given a choice of candidates who reflect their views. Failure to do so will risk repeating the mistakes of the "A-list", which demoralised a large section of our membership and support network... We should be drawing up a candidates list to win an outright majority – not end up in another coalition."
Paul suggested that the candidates list was being cut to about 700. My understanding is that about 150 to 200 people have been 'culled'. Anecdotally a good number of these candidates do appear to be right-wingers but it is only that; anecdotal evidence.
Party members will be suspicious because of the A-list experience. Examination of the electoral performance of candidates included on the original A-list revealed that many candidates had badly under-performed candidates who had been excluded from the list.
Paul Goodman reported that there will be no new A-list. In reality that means that no new A-list will be published. Tory HQ will be operating an informal list of preferred candidates. Many candidates are kept on the big list because they are donors or friends of high ups. That doesn't mean they are recommended to Conservative Associations when selections are taking place.


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The Casual Restaurant Critic recently had the opportunity to have dinner at the new Miyabi location on Prolongacion Montejo at 17 street, in the Colonia Mexico section of northern Merida. It is in a little shopping plaza called Plaza Arbolm named after the arbol (tree) that was incorporated in spectacular fashion into the design of the new Miyabi restaurant.
The sushi is as good as usual, nothing new to report there, and they are working out some kinks with the service due to the fact that waiters that want to work in a very busy environment are hard to come by, according to one of the owners.
The Critics only quibble would be the 3 point font used on the menu, which is impossible for most anyone to read, especially in the subdued lighting.
Kudos to the architectural firms who design the place (there were two) who decided to go against the time-honored local tradition of cutting down the tree that was obviously in the way. Maybe some other architects can learn from this, especially those charged with designing new residential developments.
The Critic recommends going if just to experience the amazing surroundings. And a little sashimi, why not.


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Hi everyone. I am new on this forum and will post in the introductory thread when I have some more time. My question is:
What's the best mobile-data option in Brazil for nomads?
background info to the question: I bought a vevo (vivo?) sim the other day and charged up around $7US on recharge.com. it seems now that I can only send text messages but cannot call other people or get internet. I will be in brazil for min 5 weeks max 3 months. sorry if I've posted this in the wrong section.


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Kenton announces Active DIN Sync Splitter box for ROLAND pre-MIDI Gear
LONDON, U.K. (MuseWire) – MIDI utilities specialist Kenton is proud to announce availability of its new SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter. As implied by name, the SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter has one DIN Sync input and five DIN Sync output ports to enable users to easily connect several DIN Sync devices to one DIN Sync controlling device — without the usual problems often associated with daisy-chaining devices.
Since Roland popularised the DIN Sync interfacing standard — otherwise known as SYNC 24 — on the likes of its classic TR-808 and TR-606 drum machines, legendary 'acidic' TB-303 Bass Line, and early digital sequencers (such as the MC-4 and MC-202 MicroComposers), the SYNC-5 is primarily intended for use with such suitably-equipped, pre-MIDI Roland equipment — all of which work at 24 clocks-per-quarter note. The SYNC-5 can also work with any appropriate Korg devices at 48 clocks-per-quarter note. It cannot convert between the two, however.
Housed in an attractively finished, brushed aluminum box with black screen print, the SYNC-5 ships with an energy-efficient, switch-mode PSU appropriate to the destination country — UK, EU, US, and Australian types are available, so no battery changes required. Simply connect… and forget!
Operation couldn't be simpler: plug the supplied PSU into the SYNC-5 (which will illuminate its 'active' LED), connect the DIN Sync output port of an appropriate drum machine or sequencer to the single DIN Sync input port, and connect one or more of the DIN Sync output ports to the DIN Sync inputs of any devices to be synchronised; start the DIN Sync controlling device and any connected DIN Sync devices will play along in perfect tempo, as indicated by speed of the now- flashing LED.
It's just like being back in the Eighties again! And that's no bad thing, surely, since those still-sought-after DIN Sync devices sound better than ever in today's software-swamped musical climate. (Just remember: the SYNC-5 is not a MIDI device; neither its input or outputs are capable of handling MIDI data.)
SYNC-5 can be purchased directly from Kenton for £52.80 GBP (including VAT) here: http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/sync-5.shtml


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Commemorations for Bashons 25
- The Martyrdom of St. Colluthus of Antinoe (Known as Abu Colta).
- The Departure of the most honored Layman Ibrahim El-Gohari.
1. The Martyrdom of St. Colluthus of Antinoe (Known as Abu Colta).
On this day, St. Colluthus of Antinoe was martyred. He was the son of God fearing parents. His father was a governor over Antinoe. He was praying to the Lord Jesus to give him a son, and God gave him this saint. He taught him the Christian principles and the church doctrine. He was pure from his youth. His father wanted him to get married, but he did not accept. However, his sister was married to Arianus who became the governor after her father. When the Saint's parents departed, he built a hostel for the strangers. He also studied medicine and practiced it to cure the sick without charging them money.
When Diocletian apostatized, Arianus the governor followed him to keep his position, and started to persecute Christians. Then St. Colluthus rebuked him for forsaking the worship of the True God, and the Saint cursed the idols of the Emperor. Arianus did not hurt him for the sake of his sister, but he sent him to the governor of El-Bahnasa, where he was in prison for three years. His sister meditated for his release until another governor took over who threatened the saint and tortured him. The angel of the lord came to him to comfort and strengthen him. At last, the governor cut off his head, and he was granted the crown of Martyrdom. His family prepared his body for burial and kept him in a place until the end of the persecution, when they built a church for him. Many miracles appeared from his body.
The saint has a church from antiquity in "Refa" near Assuit. A memorial is celebrated every year on the day of his martyrdom. The visitors who come are blessed by the saint and his intercessions, For they are healed from their sicknesses. It is worth it to mention that this church contains a stone which has a great influence to keep scorpions away until this day.
May his prayers be with us, Amen.
On this day also of the year 1511 A.M. (1795 A.D.), the great layman Ibrahim El-Gohari, departed. He was born in the eighteenth century, and his parents were poor. His fathers name was Yousef El-Gohari whose trade was making clothing in Kalube. They taught him writing and arithmetic, and he excelled in them. He used to trans-scribe the religion books, and distribute them to the church at his own expense. He brought the books to Pope John (Youhanna) the Eighteenth, and 17th patriarch of Alexandria Who was enthroned from 1486-1512 A.M. (1769-1796 A.D.)
The many books presented to the church by Ibrahim El-Gohari got the attention of the pope, together with the high cost of transcribing the books and binding them. The pope asked Ibrahim about his resource, and Ibrahim revealed to them his zealously and his godly life. The pope blessed him saying:"may the lord uplift your name and bless your work, and keep your memory forever." The relation between Ibrahim El-Gohari and the pope became stronger from that time.
When he started to work, Ibrahim was a scribe to one of the mamalik- The pope mediated with Moalem Rizk the chief scribe, and he took him as his private scribe. He continued in his position until the end of Ali Bek El-Kebir when Mohammed Abu- El-Daheb became the governor, and Ibrahim El-Gohari became the chief scribe of all of egypt, a position which is equal to prime minister today.
Ibrahim El-Gohari became more humble, generous, and charitable. He attracted to him the hearts of all the people. Ibrahim then married a righteous woman who shared with him his good nature and character. She helped him in his charitable deeds, and encouraged him to build and maintain churches. A son was born to them whom they called joseph, and a daughter whom they called Demiana. They lived in a place called "Kantaret-ElDekka".
When his son grew up, his father prepared for him a private home furnished with the est of furniture, and prepared for his wedding day. But God chose that his son be with him before his marriage, and Ibrahim was greatly grieved. He then closed the home, and it remained closed. The death of his son was the most shocking event in his life, but his desire to help the widows, the orphans and the poor intensely increased. Everyone was so astonished for his endurance, patience, and his great control over his disappoint When his wife resented the will of god, St. Anthony the great appeared to her in a dream, and comforted her saying,"you must know that god loved your son, and he took him in his youth, and he loves his father for a reason, to keep his name pure, for the popularity of his father might have caused his son to shame him and ruin his reputation. this is a reward from God to your husband for his godliness and his righteousness. Be comforted, and continue in your good deeds." St. Anthony also appeared to Ibrahim El-Gohari, and he comforted him and strengthened his faith. When his wife rose up, and told her husband about her dream, he told her that he also saw the same dream that same night. They surrendered their will to god, and they changed their mourning clothes , and put on regular clothes. Their hearts were filled with comfort, and continued in their good and charitable deeds. Their Daughter Demiana also died shortly afterwards and she was a young virgin.
Ibrahim El-Gohari remained in his office until a coup occurred which forced Ibrahim Bek and Murad Bek together with Ibrahim El-Gohari to flee to upper egypt. The new Governor Hasan Qubtan persecuted the copts and forbade them to ride horses with saddles, and forbade them to use moslems as servants in their homes, and did not allow them to buy slaves. The copts responded by hiding in their homes and not leaving for many days. He also ordered to have an account of the endowments that Ibrahim El- Gohary's wife hid herself in a moslem home to which her had made great favors. But some of those who did not honor his favors, betrayed him by telling his wile was hiding. the governor forced her to tell him about the places they hied their possessions, and they confiscated all the silver and gold utensils and their horses saddles, and sold them for low prices. Some also Guided the governor to the house of his son which was looked after his death, and they also confiscated all its contents of furniture, and took them many days to sell them for they were plenty. The governor was called back to istanbul, and Ibrahim Bek and Mourad Bek returned to cairo on August 7, 1791 A.D. and Ibrahim El-Gohari returned to his former position, but he did not continue for more than four years, and he was loved by everyone.
The people called Ibrahim El-Gohari the "The Sultan of the Copts" as it is indicated on the iconstasis of one of the churches in the monastery of St. Paula in the eastern desert, and also in the "Katamares" kept in the same monastery.
The famous historian El-Gabarty said about him: "He had made Egypt great by his capability which endured for long time. He was one of the great world statesmen with a great decisive mind. He treated everyone according to their abilities, and did things that attracted the hearts and the love of the people to him. In Ramadan, he used to send gifts to prominent and non-prominent moslems. In his days, many churches and monasteries were built and maintained, and many endowment of the best of land were given, with the necessary provisions and salaries.
Anba Yousab the bishop of Girga and Ekhmim said about him: "He was one of the great people of his day, who was God-loving, giving all his possessions to the poor, and caring about the construction of churches. He loved all people of different religions, making peace with all, filling all the needs of everyone without prejudice."
His religious work is as follows: Ibrahim El-Gohari was famous for his love of the construction of churches and monasteries, and repairing what was destroyed by the evil hands. Because of his influential position in the government, and his great favor to the moslem rulers, he was able to issue regulations (Fatawi) to permit Copts to rebuild the destroyed churches and monasteries. He also donated many endowment of good land and money for the reconstruction, that amounted to 238 endowments as documented in the patriarchate.
He was also popular for the trans-scrubbing of rare books, and giving them as gifts to the churches and monasteries.
He was the first to build St. Mark cathedral in El-Azbakiya. The Copts were not allowed to build new churches or to repair the old ones, unless they get permission from the government, which were rarely granted.
One of the princesses came from Istanboul (Estana) on a pilgrimage to Mecca passing by Egypt, Ibrahim El-Gohari made everything possible to her comfort during her stay, and offered her many gifts. She wanted to reward him, and he asked her to get an order from the Sultan (Faraman) to permit the construction of a church in El-Azbakiya where he lived, and asked her about some other things needed by the Copts. The Sultan issued the permit, but he died before the construction of the church, and his brother Girgis El-Gohari completed it.
In order that the time of prayers be maintained in the church of the Virgin in Haret-Zoweila, he built a small church after the name of St. Mercurius (Abu-Saifain) beside it. This allowed him and the government Christian employees to attend the services and return to their work as the government allowed.
He also prepared the materials for the oil of Chrism (Myroun) from his own money, and his brother Girgis carried them to the Pope.
In 1499 A.M. (1783 A.D.), Ibrahim El-Gohari built all the northern wall of St. Antonios monastery, and built a water wheel. He built before that the southern and the western walls in 1498 A.M. The wall is known until today as El-Gohari's wall. He also renovated the building of the church of the Virgin in Haret
El-Roum in 158 A.M. (1792 A.D.). He also built the church of Abu Saifain in the monastery of St. Paula in the Eastern desert, and in the monastery of El-Baramouse, he built the church of Sts. Apollo and Abib (The church was demolished in 1881 A.D. to enlarge the church of St. John). He also built palaces to the Lady Virgin in El-Baramouse and the Syrian monastery. He also built an extension to the southern end of the monastery of El-Baramouse, with a wall around it, and the extension was about 2400 square meter.
In summary, he built and maintained many churches and monasteries. He took care of the monks, and offered many offerings, candles, oil, veils, and church books to all the churches of Egypt. He also distributed charities among the poor and the needy everywhere, and gave them food and clothing. He gave special attention to widows and the orphans who had no one to help them, and provided monthly provisions for all their needs. his deeds were made known in his funeral eulogy by Pope Youannis, the 17th. Patriarch. He departed to his eternal home on Monday the
25th of Bashans (today), 1511 A.M. (May 31st., 1795 A.D.) everyone grieved his departure including the governor Ibrahim Bek who walked in his funeral procession to honor him as he had honored him before his death. Pope Youannis eulogized him for his great love to him. He was buried in the private tomb that he built for himself beside the church of St. George in Old Cairo which had an oil lamp that was lit day and night. He died without leaving a posterity, but his memory lives forever.
The society for the revival of the Coptic churches in Cairo took action to renovate his tomb in Old cairo, and it has become a tourist attraction to all those who have heard about Ibrahim and his brother Girgis El-Gohari.
May their prayers be with us, and glory be to God forever. Amen. 2. The Departure of the most honored Layman Ibrahim El-Gohari.


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A series of five shark attacks in two weeks on New York's Long Island probably has many beachgoers in the Northeast hesitant to wade into the water.
But the sharks aren't targeting humans — they're after fish.
A sand tiger shark nursery located just off the Long Island coast and an abundance of bait fish close to shore could explain the recent string of unwanted encounters, according to Florida Program for Shark Research Program Director Gavin Naylor.
The sand tiger shark is one of the more menacing looking creatures lurking beneath the ocean's surface. It can grow up to 10 feet in length and has a set of jagged teeth protruding from its jaws.
However, as far as sharks go, this big fish shouldn't be cause for alarm.
The sand tiger is a relatively docile species of shark that wants little to nothing to do with humans. Attacks are almost always carried out by smaller juveniles that accidentally bite someone while chasing fish.
"Off the coast of Long Island there are lots of juvenile sand tiger sharks, a lot of them, and usually we don't have a problem with them. But as you've probably heard reported, a lot of the baitfish — the bunker (the menhaden) — are actually closer in this year and there's a lot more," Naylor said. "... It's a statistical fact that sharks don't target people. If they did, we'd have about 10,000 bites a day."
Scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium announced the discovery of a sand tiger shark nursery off the southern Long Island coast in 2016. Naylor said this could explain why encounters, such as the five in the past two weeks, didn't result in life-threatening injuries.
Adult sharks are considerably larger and are capable of delivering more damage in the event of an attack, but they're also more mature, and less likely to mistake a human for food.
What to do if you see a shark
Having said all that, there are some extra precautions you can take to better avoid an unwanted encounter with sharks: don't swim between dusk and dawn; don't go into the water alone; avoid flashy jewelry, which can be mistaken for fish scales; don't go in if you've got an open wound.
If you've done your due diligence and still come face to face with a shark, the best thing you can do is remain calm — easier said than done. Square up with the shark and don't take your eyes off of it, Naylor said. Move purposefully, while watching the shark, and back towards the shore.
And if the shark gets too close for comfort — or it tries to bite you — defend yourself. Your best bet is to punch or kick the shark in the nose or gills.
Having said all of that, our fear of sharks is a bit out of proportion, Naylor said. The odds of getting bit by a shark are a little less than 1 in 4 million, according to the International Shark Attack File. In fact, you're 10 times more likely to get killed by fireworks.
"You're probably 200 times more likely to drown in the ocean than you are to get bitten by a shark," Naylor said. "And I think that people aren't that worried about drowning."
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Death's Messengers Grimms' fairy tale
In ancient times a giant was once travelling on a great highway, when suddenly an unknown man sprang up before him, and said, "Halt, not one step farther!" "What!" cried the giant, "a creature whom I can crush between my fingers, wants to block my way? Who art thou that thou darest to speak so boldly?" "I am Death," answered the other. "No one resists me, and thou also must obey my commands. But the giant refused, and began to struggle with Death. It was a long, violent battle, at last the giant got the upper hand, and struck Death down with his fist, so that he dropped by a stone. The giant went his way, and Death lay there conquered, and so weak that he could not get up again. "What will be done now," said he, "if I stay lying here in a corner? No one will die now in the world, and it will get so full of people that they won't have room to stand beside each other." In the meantime a young man came along the road, who was strong and healthy, singing a song, and glancing around on every side. When he saw the half-fainting one, he went compassionately to him, raised him up, poured a strengthening draught out of his flask for him, and waited till he came round. "Dost thou know," said the stranger, whilst he was getting up, "who I am, and who it is whom thou hast helped on his legs again?" "No," answered the youth, "I do not know thee." "I am Death," said he. "I spare no one, and can make no exception with thee, but that thou mayst see that I am grateful, I promise thee that I will not fall on thee unexpectedly, but will send my messengers to thee before I come and take thee away." "Well," said the youth, "it is something gained that I shall know when thou comest, and at any rate be safe from thee for so long." Then he went on his way, and was light-hearted, and enjoyed himself, and lived without thought. But youth and health did not last long, soon came sicknesses and sorrows, which tormented him by day, and took away his rest by night. "Die, I shall not," said he to himself, "for Death will send his messengers before that, but I do wish these wretched days of sickness were over." As soon as he felt himself well again he began once more to live merrily. Then one day some one tapped him on the shoulder. He looked round, and Death stood behind him, and said, "Follow me, the hour of thy departure from this world has come." "What," replied the man, "wilt thou break thy word? Didst thou not promise me that thou wouldst send thy messengers to me before coming thyself? I have seen none!" "Silence!" answered Death. "Have I not sent one messenger to thee after another? Did not fever come and smite thee, and shake thee, and cast thee down? Has dizziness not bewildered thy head? Has not gout twitched thee in all thy limbs? Did not thine ears sing? Did not tooth-ache bite into thy cheeks? Was it not dark before thine eyes? And besides all that, has not my own brother Sleep reminded thee every night of me? Didst thou not lie by night as if thou wert already dead?" The man could make no answer; he yielded to his fate, and went away with Death.


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Kris' question… I'm testing out Arbonne right now, but am thinking I can't afford it. My mother-in-law is a "beauty consultant" for BeautiControl and they seem to have a pretty extensive line of skin care products. Do you know anything about the quality of their line (I'm looking mainly at cleansers, toners, anti-aging products and moisturizers) and/or can you recommend any of their products?
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I'm surprised anyone can afford Arbonne! Just kidding. Based on what I've seen, the Beauticontrol products seem to be of reasonable quality. They're also very pricey, but if you afford them, that's your decision.
What bugs me, and the reason that I would not recommend them, is the way the company hypes their products. I understand the need for creative marketing, but when a company makes statements that border on untrue, that disturbs me. I just hate being lied to and I REALLY hate being lied to under the guise of science. To me there's at least 3 tip offs when a company is stretching the truth about their products. Let me give you some examples using Beauticontrol:
Lie #1: Claims of Exclusivity
What's the lie – they tell that "only" their products can give you a certain benefit.
What's the truth – the truth is, unless they have a patent or a documented trade secret, they're using the same technology as everyone else in the industry.
What's the example -Beauticontrol says "only BeautiControl offers comprehensive, customized skin care that addresses what your skin needs¦when it needs it." Based on their product catalog they appear to have typical cleansers, toners, lotions, etc. that are offered by many, many other companies. Why do they say "only" Beauticontrol offers this kind of treatment?
Lie #2: Implying Superior Performance without Substantiation
What's the lie – they tell you their product works better than anyone else's.
What's the truth – if they make claims like that they'd better have some kind of proof.
What's the example – Beauticontrol says "Far beyond traditional dry, combination and oily skin care, BeautiControl takes an innovative, personal approach, to provide total skin wellness through." Blah, blah blah. Again, with conventional products there is no way they can convince me that their products are far beyond traditional ones. Yes, they may be applying a different marketing spin, but there is no technology muscle behind their mouth.
Lie #3: "Magic" Ingredient Claims
What's the lie – they say that some sexy sounding ingredient makes the product work.
What's the truth – in reality, most of the time it's the formula as a whole and not any single ingredient that makes the product work.
What's the example – Beauticontrol says one of their products is "formulated with the rejuvenating minerals of the Dead Sea." Minerals don't rejuvenate skin, moisturizing agents do.
Ok, now that I've gotten that out of my system, maybe Beauticontrol isn't "lying" to us (I'm going to catch hell from the Right Brain for this post!) but they certainly are overstating the uniqueness of their line. And as a scientist, that kind of hype turns me off.
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12 Jul Benefits to Being the Oldest Sibling
People generally think that being the younger sibling is "better" and "more fun." Parents are more lax with their second child, having raised the first child and seeing the pros and cons to their parenting style. Over-protective on the first child? Ease up a bit on the second. Trust the first child enough? Certainly trust the second. But, there are definitely big pay offs to being the older sibling, and the best thing is getting to be in a role model position.
The older sibling gets the blessing of having the younger one look up to them. It's imperative for the older sibling to model him or herself in a positive, goal-oriented manner. The parents will be very pleased with their older child. Effectively, the younger child wants to be just as perfect, if not better. He or she will take after the older sibling and they too, will grow up to make their parents extremely proud.
The older sibling also has the ability to steer their younger sibling away from danger and rough obstacles that aren't necessary. If they see their younger brother or sister acting too close to getting arrested, they have the strongest influence to help turn them around.
This is the best thing about being the older sibling – being the wonderful role model for the younger sibling. Older siblings have that watchful, caring eye. And younger siblings will likely respond a bit better to their older sibling than to their parents because well, they're parents.
So, for all the older children out there, we're counting on you to not only be able to keep yourself out of trouble, but to also keep your younger peers who you call brothers and sisters out of jail. We hope you won't ever need to call us but if you do, for yourself or for a loved one, we at Knoxville Bail Bonds will not hesitate to answer your call and help you out. We can bail someone out quickly and quietly.


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