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Last night, I was utterly shocked to hear the news that Wes Craven had passed away. It came out of nowhere. He had given no indication that he was battling cancer and remained active up until the end, interacting with fans on social media, giving comments on projects he was involved with, and working on new ones. Just four months ago, Craven had signed a first-look deal with Universal Cable Productions and started developing three television projects for them.
In a statement made to Deadline, UCP has announced that, although Craven is gone, those projects will keep moving forward.
"Wes Craven was a master artist, a gentleman, and it was our pleasure to work with him. It is our intention to bring to life all the projects Wes developed at Universal Cable Productions. Thankfully these projects have benefitted greatly from his development and guidance since their inception. They will continue in his honor and spirit."
The three series Craven was working on for UCP are an expansion of the ideas behind his 1991 film THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (pictured below), an adaptation of the Daryl Gregory novel WE ARE ALL COMPLETELY FINE, and an adaptation of the Steve Niles graphic novel DISCIPLES.
The new take on THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS is being written by Michael Reisz and is described as "a contemporary DOWNTON ABBEY meets THE AMITYVILLE HORROR". It has the following synopsis:
When a young woman goes missing at the grand Robeson Family Manor, her search unveils the centuries-old horrors that lie deep within the estate.
That project is set up at Syfy, as is WE ARE ALL COMPLETELY FINE. Craven was writing the adaptation of Gregory's prose and was considering directing the pilot as well. The story centers on
Dr. Jan Sayer, an enigmatic psychologist who gathers survivors of five horror-movie scenarios in a support group – and unwittingly unlocks the evils of her patients' pasts. As their traumas are brought back to the surface, they uncover which monsters they face are within — and which are lurking in plain sight.
A network has yet to get involved with DISCIPLES,
a sci-fi horror story set in the near future where the ultra-wealthy have become true masters of the universe, colonizing moons throughout the solar system.
It will be interesting to see how these projects end up turning out. It's good to know that Craven's last works will continue to be built upon, and it's a shame that he won't be here to see them come to fruition.


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- Published January 17, 2011
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Reviewer Kristi Bernard: Kristi graduated from Wichita State University with a BA in English with minors in Education and Minority Studies. She writes fiction and non-fiction children's books and was the contributing editor for the National Writing For Children Center. Kristi reviews for several sites including http://bookpleasures.com. In addition, she is a parenting expert for http://Bizymoms.com. She is also a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustruators (SCBWI), the Association of Children's Authors and Illustrators of Color (ACAIC), and the Kansas City Writers Meetup Group. You can fnd out more about Kristi by Clicking Here.
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Author: E ( Ellen Sarver Dolgen)
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The very first thing I wanted to know when I opened this book is what is Shmirshky. Well, it is Dolgen's nickname for a woman's privates. We all have nicknames but Shmirshky is not just a name but a symbol or representation of all women who are experiencing menopause. Everything you would ever want to know about menopause is in this book. It was very thought provoking and educational for me to read this. I didn't know what was happening to me and Dolgen covers every aspect of the symptoms, how to deal with them and how to get the right medication for treatment. She gives advice on how to find the right doctor to help you get through PM&M, her fond term for menopause.
Women have to understand they are not alone. Dolgen shares experiences of her own as well as many other women she has interviewed and asked very delicate questions. She brings about a sisterhood by informing the reader of what changes to expect and how to get your family involved and becoming supportive. After all, they will be going through this with you. The reader will be able to ask for help and talk with family members about PM&M. Husbands and children will benefit from reading Shmirshky as well. No longer do women have to hide in shame. This book shines a light on the many changes a woman can go through experiencing PM&M.
Dolgen has introduced a whole new vocabulary of acronyms for the women, men and family members. In the back of the book she offers definitions of medical terms as well as all of the acronyms she uses through out the book. Readers will find a hormone therapy menu, hormone brands, website resources, a daily symptom chart and a journal. Everything a woman needs to get through this process that none of us will be able to escape. Don't think that if you have a hysterectomy that you will be set free. Dolgen has a section on that as well. She stresses not to run towards surgery because it's dangerous and you still end up going through menopause. She even speaks with women who share experiences with what happened to them after surgery.
Shmirshky is an important book for every woman. I highly recommend this fun and enlightening book for families too. It's a quick read and you will laugh, cry and totally relate to these women and their stories. Thanks Ellen, for sharing so much wonderful information.
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Pink Parlour Advertorial: SIGNATURE BRAZILIAN WAX
It's been a week since I have had my waxing done @ Pink Parlour. To be honest, I was really skeptical when I was invited to do a review on their Signature Brazilian Waxing service because I have NEVER ever been waxed before (and never have thought of doing any waxing), not to mention to wax at the sensitive area where Brazilian Wax is to be done.
After ensuring that the therapist is an experienced female and researching a little on Brazilian Waxing, I took up the challenge and mustered my courage and accepted this invitation as there is always a first time to everything 🙂
Why Pink Parlour?
The main assurance in choosing Pink Parlour to do your Brazilian Wax is that they provide high level of Personal Hygiene and Protection:
– All therapists sterilise their hands using hospital grade sanitiser that removes 99.99% germs before each treatment
– Disposal Face Masks and Gloves are worn at all times by the therapists to prevent any possible contamination
– Clean Towels are used upon each visit (dirty towels are being treated by hot water and cleaned with biodegradable chemical before sending back to the salons)
– Strict NO Double-Dipping Policy (to eliminate possible contamination to wax pots)
– Equipment is meticulously cleaned and soaked in sterilising alcohol and hospital grade disinfectants for over 5 minutes
– Tools are carefully packed into individual sterilisation pouches and stored in UV lamp cabinets for further sterilisation
My Experience
I chose to do my first waxing at Serangoon NEX outlet because it is nearest to my house. I was greeted by their Senior Manager – Fairoz and he ushered me to change into a pair of comfy neon pink slippers.
The décor was full of neon pink stuff and was really girlish.
|Making my way into the Salon…
Then, I was served with a cup of hot peach tea which was really comforting especially during this cold rainy season 🙂
For all first-time customers, we were made to fill up the mandatory set of questionnaires on their iPad.
The set of questionnaire was rather lengthy but it was a good process to undergo because it indicates whether you are a suitable candidate for the treatment or not. You wouldn't want to spend your money on something which is detrimental to your body right?
Things to Ensure:
1. You must be period free (it's not good to do treatment when you are still 'bleeding' – common sensical)
2. Unshaven for the last 3-4 weeks (there is a minimum hair length for the wax to 'grab')
3. Min Hair Length is at least 1 – 1.5cm long
Of course, the questionnaire ended with a disclaimer and we have to sign in order to agree with the terms and conditions so as to proceed with treatment.
I was then showed to my treatment room to put my bag down and to grab a towel for a quick wash-up. The treatment room was rather small and the cabinets were occupied with stocks, hence I ended up putting my bag on the table where the hot wax was placed instead.
Although the room was small, it was still cozy as the décor was too glitzy to miss! Contrasting Zebra Prints Bed with the bright pink kitty plush.. Soo princess-cy!!
So it is mandatory to clean the area where Brazilian Wax will be conducted. To be fair, the therapists have sterilised their equipment etc, so we have to sterilise ourselves so as not to stink in front of our therapist right?
The shower facility was a small cubicle located at the innermost corner of the salon. There was barely space to walk about but as long as you get to clean yourself, who cares?
Also, one important tip is that it is highly encouraged for you to pee before you enter the salon. You might have the urge to pee (or even shit) if you get those butterflies in your tummy especially during your virgin visit there. So, you know what to do right?
|Taking a quick Mirror Selfie before the treatment commences
|Receptacles where the Hot Wax would be stored and heated
|Ohh I love that Glass Bowl Basin! LOL
The therapist assigned to me was this lovely lady named Amy.
As the bed was too high for me to climb up, Amy kindly pulled out a stool and helped me up the bed.
Then, after knowing that it was my first waxing experience, she assured me that everything would be in her good hands and there is nothing to be shy about.
She even offered me the kitty plush toy to squeeze hug so that I would feel less uneasy. Amazingly, that really did help to ease the tension by a lot!
|Heated Wax – its PINK!!!!
Amy then went over to open the lid of the receptacle to reveal a pot full of heated pink wax. WOW even their wax is PINK! It kind of reminds me of Tubby Custard *LMAO*
|Time for Tubby Custard!!!
She then dipped a flat wooden stick (looked like an ice-cream stick) into the hot wax and started to apply the wax in sections. The wax felt warm when applied onto the skin but it was not scorching.
As she applied the wax, she ensured that all hair was being tugged in the direction of hair growth and I felt that my hair was somehow being pulled.
Then, the moment of truth came when she announced that she is going to pull out the strip of hardened wax from my skin. . .
She counted to 3 as she pulled the strip of wax in the direction opposite of hair growth and I exclaimed "OUCH" as I winced in pain. Who says waxing ain't painful? If you have been plucking your eyebrows or epilating your body hair, you would have discovered that the first time you ever plucked them was the most painful. The pain reduces each time as your skin adapts to that sort of torture stress applied.
However, Amy knew what to do about pain management. She quickly pressed firmly down on the area where she just tugged the wax with her palm to reduce the pain and it really did help. The pain experienced were more significant on the top section. As Amy progressed to the inner sections and back, the pain experienced was lesser to my surprise.
|The kitty plush toy that braved through the pain with me – Good Kitty!!
We also chatted about our jobs in order to distract my attention towards the pain experienced. It was then I realised that all therapists in Pink Parlour multi-task – they are capable of doing manicures / pedicures for customers as well as waxing and alpha-light treatment for permanent hair removal. So, kudos to them to be able to survive in such a fast-paced beauty industry!
Another tip is to establish good rapport with our therapists as I felt that I was lying in the operating theatre where I handed my life to her ~ (OK, that was exaggerating)
Judging that the therapists have to do so many things in a day and it is not pleasurable to see people's pubic hair and filing elephant feet all day long (you know what I mean), it is inevitable for them to have some mood swings as they are humans too. So we have to make them like us so that they will treat us like their esteemed customers and do their utmost best to serve us (although it is also true that serving us is part of their job).
OK so after peeling all the pink wax, Amy went to touch-up her work by manually plucking off the finer hair that was not uprooted by the wax and then applied a soothing tea tree enriched lotion onto my skin. Actually I couldn't be bothered and wanted to get over and done with the procedure because it was rather painful (my threshold of pain is not so high). However, Amy was very meticulous to ensure that I step out of the treatment room smooth and bald underneath *LOL*
I was amused that I was presented a certificate afterwards. I'm a Brazilian Wax Survivor *YAY*
|Been there, Done that: My Certificate of Achievement for 2014!!
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|Posing with my therapist – Amy
Chope her quick if you want a good Brazilian Waxing experience!
My experience with Pink Parlour was good as my therapist – Amy has been very professional with her service and she tried to engage a conversation with me in order to foster mutual trust and reduce the awkwardness throughout the entire session.
However if given a choice, I would have chosen to undergo the permanent hair removal session instead as it is more painless in my opinion. Waxing only offers a temporal solution to hair removal and it is quite a hassle to undergo the same somewhat painful process almost every month and you have to wait for your hair to grow till 1-1.5cm long in order to qualify for the waxing.
I must admit that I enjoyed the after effects of the wax as I felt fresher and cleaner than before. It felt as if I have returned to my carefree pre-puberty stage :3
|Post-Treatment Care Booklet – Please read in detail!!
After-treatment Care is important so as to prevent infection and growth of ingrown hair.
It is highly encouraged that you avoid from bathing in warm water (only use cold water) at the area you have just waxed as warm water opens your pores and will irritate your skin. Also, avoid swimming, cycling (activities that rubs against your wee wee), wearing tight clothing in the next 24 hours.
Any redness should subside within 2 hours.
On a side-note, I have also enquired about Pink Parlour's Alpha Light treatment and asked them what is the difference between this verses the famous IPL. The competitive edge Alpha Light treatment has over IPL is that the discomfort level is greatly reduced as you will only experience hot / cold sensations when the light was applied on your skin instead of the 'piak piak' sensation of being flicked by a rubber band arising from IPL treatments (why never invite me to do Alpha Light at that area sia? LOL).I think I will consider the Alpha Light option if budget allows 🙂
|Until Next Time 🙂
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Dover Castle has the appearance of a glittering crown atop the famous White Cliffs, high above the narrowest portion of the English Channel. It is one of the most important defensive sites on the British coastline, and a spectacular example of Norman castle architecture. Just twenty-one miles across the channel lies the territory of the French. By the time Henry II began construction on the castle in the 1160s, enmity between the English and these on-again off-again foes was just beginning to bubble.
The people of the earliest discernible settlement at Dover built a hill fort on this lofty site during the Iron Age. Demarcating what would become the boundaries of the medieval castle from very early in its history, these ramparts and palisades have not survived the centuries, since the construction was of timber, which is usual in this period.
The earliest surviving structure within the castle is one of two lighthouses built by the Romans of the first century AD as part of their development of the port. The lighthouse was of a stepped design that can still be detected in the irregular narrowing toward its (now) abruptly truncated top. The structure was adapted for use as a bell-tower in the fifteenth century.
The Anglo-Saxons saw a another advantage to the site. The church now known as Saint Mary-in-Castro was built at about the turn of the first millennium AD. It likely served the population of a small fortified town or burgh within the early palisades.
In 1066, the last Anglo-Saxon king, Harold Godwinson (Harold II) was defeated by William, Duke of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings. William detoured his march through Canterbury and on to London, going to Dover to direct the construction of the first earthwork castle on the site. Not long after, the men who had been left to defend the site were able to beat off an attack by supporters of the Kent rebels.
Early defenses were simple affairs. Ringworks were created by constructing a ditch to mark out the perimeter of the site, and the earth was then used to fill in a bank on the inside. Timber stockades topping the ringwork were often put in place to strengthen the defenses. After the coming of the Normans, the pace of construction of these earthwork castles increased sharply, often with the addition of another type of defense, the motte, which is a mound created from the soil excavated during ditch construction. A motte often had escarpment work done along its sides to increase the daunting aspect of the castle as seen by an attacker from below. A motte or a ringwork castle might have an enclosure around its outside, the bailey. Constructed in the same way as the inner defenses, the bailey provided protection for domestic buildings. Motte and bailey was the style of William's early earthworks castle at Dover.
Little is known about the castle's life for the century following the Norman Invasion. Henry II, anointed king in 1154, made small modifications and fortifications to Dover's defenses until the late 1170s, when Henry spent enormous sums to begin the construction of a stone castle. The king had undergone a harrowing debacle with Thomas à Becket, in which the very power of the monarchy and the state were called into question. After the Archbishop's subsequent demise in 1170, Henry allowed himself to be humiliated in penance before his subjects. The castle he built at Dover between 1180 and his death must have left no doubt in the minds of his subjects of the majesty and power of the crown. The keep at Dover was one of the most impressive of the period, its style typical of twelfth century defensive architecture.
The walls of the keep, which were twenty-one feet at their thickest, surrounded three floors. The basement, or ground floor was used for storage. The first and second floors held both the public spaces and the few private spaces reserved for the king's use. The second floor, into which entry can be gained via a grand staircase from the forebuilding, is where important visitors entered the Great Hall to await reception by the king. The adjacent Great Chamber is where court was held. Bedchambers, arranged around these large central rooms, were for the king's use, but visitors were welcome to sleep and eat in the Great Hall. Latrines, or garderobes, were built into the thick walls to service the main rooms of the keep. The second-floor chapel, nestled in the forebuilding, was later dedicated to the martyred and revered Thomas à Becket. Finally, a well could be accessed only from the second floor. It was constructed in case the castle came under siege and the ground floor was captured, as happened not much later at the castle at Rochester. The first floor functioned in much the same way as the second, but it is less ornate and was used for entertaining less important visitors.
The walls of the inner bailey, known as the Keep Yard, along with its fourteen square towers, and two massive gates with outer defensive works or barbicans, were also part of Henry II's massive stone fortifications, yet the castle was under construction at the time of his death. His successor, Richard Lionheart, was famously busy with the Third Crusade and is likely to have had little time and less inclination to attend to Dover Castle. It wasn't until the next king, John, scandalously lost Normandy that the royal attention turned to finishing the massive stone fortress. Fortification of the outer defenses was a large part of John's contribution to his father's renovation. Shortly after the castle was made defensible, Louis, the dauphin of France, landed in England to support the northern barons who were so instrumental in the creation of the document that would later be known as the Magna Carta. John had barely been able to garrison and provision the castle when Louis laid siege. The castle was tunneled, damaged, and badly undermined, and the sieges lasted into May of 1217, but the castle was not taken by the time the war ended.
The final major fortifications to the castle in the medieval period were a result of lessons learned from the siege. John's son, Henry III, with the help of Hubert de Burgh, built a system of underground communication tunnels under the vulnerable northern defenses. He replaced the gates with stronger, more defensible structures, and he finished the outer curtain wall defenses. By 1250 the great castle had reached the peak of its medieval form and had become a testament to royal power. Dover Castle was immediately dubbed the "Key of England."
For further information on this fantastic site, visit English Heritage's web site, especially any of the my English Heritage sources (below).
English Heritage. Dover Castle. London: English Heritage, rev. 2006.
English Heritage, "Introductions to Heritage Assets:Earthwork Castles" https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/publications/iha-earthwork-castles/earthworkcastles.pdf
English Heritage, "The History of Dover Castle" https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/dover-castle/history/


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Baltimoreans can get built like a brick brickhouse, toned like a tiki tower, or sculpted like a sculpture with today's deal: 20 classes at Brick Bodies and Lynne Brick's for $19. That's less than a dollar per class for a package that normally would cost $200, and it's good for any of the seven locations, not including the state-of-the-art underground gladiator pit (due for completion in 2012).
Since you'll get to choose from a fitness cornucopia of 34 different types of group classes, you might want to limit yourself to the ones that best match your personality and goals, be they world domination or dance-floor domination. Dancin' fools can sweat off a few pounds and learn some Latin dance steps in the popular Zumba class. Newbies can ease in at their own pace with the low-impact, rejuvenating BodyVive workout, which incorporates VIVE balls, tubes, and optional hand weights. There's BodyFlow for the thinkers, BodyCombat for the fighters, and BodyAttack for the athletes. You can also get head-to-toe buff in a hurry with BodyPump, or go easy on the joints with a little all-you-can-drink AquaSculpting water aerobics. Available classes vary by location.
Designed by the fitness club's Renaissance-woman founder Lynne Brick and her equally accomplished husband Victor, Brick Bodies' classes are comfortable, co-ed, and results-oriented. Even if your preferred results are "I want my left glute, and only my left glute, to be hard as a rock," you'll probably find a class on the class schedule that will help you achieve it. The two Lynne Brick's locations feature women-only facilities and classes, if preferred. Best of all, with such a variety of classes and today's Groupon, you'll never have to take the same class twice.
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Brick Bodies/Lynne Brick's gets regular mention in a variety of local and national media, including the Baltimore Examiner, Women's Health, and Men's Health:
- There were several aspects that put Brick above the rest of the competition. And while size doesn't always matter, in this case it made a difference. The layout is big—with enough room that the cardio is completely separate from the weights. – Adam Bornstein, Men's Health
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J.K. Shimabukuro says: Don't rely too much on the long pieces. A T-Spin in a pinch will afford you more points in a variety of set-ups, without waiting for ideal vertical conditions. It's like my mom/coach used to say, "Wait for straight, might be too late." God, I'm happy to be finally free of her.
Ace Treyden says: Practice everywhere, especially at work. If your boss scolds you, try to catch him taking a nap at his desk. Then you can affix his neck with a spring-loaded reverse spike collar, voice-activated by his complaining. What? Oh. Sure, I guess you could just point out he himself was napping.
Brian "The Brain" Shankin says: Believe in your dreams, because no one else will, especially after they come true and that shark does eat the Vice President, and you're taken in for questioning due to prescient shark- and Vice President–related blog comments, and while they're handcuffing you, that same old blind lady from your dream is laughing right at you even though she's blind. Also, never give up.
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The Brick's also employ a team of certified instructors, who lead more than 30 types of group fitness classes, allowing students of all skill levels access to sessions that range from low-impact workouts, such as BodyVive, to more intense courses, such as the kickboxing-inspired BodyCombat classes.


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Using Social Media to Position Yourself as an Expert in your Profession
We are all familiar with Social Media and probably use it as a great way to connect with others, get news and search career opportunities.
But, what about using social media outlets to set yourself apart as an expert, the "go-to" person for advice and the latest news in your field? Social media provides you a unique opportunity to become a "thought-leader" in your industry, and here is how you can take advantage of it!
LinkedIn Follow companies and industry leaders who are well-known in your area of expertise. Like and respond thoughtfully to their posts offering your insight and experiences. If you have met in person, follow up on LinkedIn and reintroduce yourself. Always take the time to personalize messages congratulating connections on new positions or anniversaries - a personal touch goes a long way!
Twitter Tweet and re-tweet news regarding your profession. Follow your local and national government representatives. Use Twitter to communicate directly to your representatives to make them aware of any legislation that may be affecting your occupation and those who you serve.
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In general, be discerning. Only like or post items that you want other people to know about and that are relevant to your skill. Do not overshare; too many posts, likes or tweets may create "noise" and cause people to unfollow you. Remember, you are trying to create an expert profile on a subject.
Keep yourself current. It takes time! Don't rely on one source for all of your information.
Be positive. Be mindful of who you follow and connect with and what you like and retweet. You want to portray a positive image.
Lastly, and it is worth repeating, what you put out there on Social Media is a "tattoo". It cannot be reversed! Make sure what you post today will not have a negative impact tomorrow. It can be easy to react too quickly to a post or tweet that incites emotion. Make sure that what you post is something that you would want your colleagues to see.
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The physical structure of the brain is an efficient road network designed to minimize delays in the transmission of information, says a paper published in the December, 2005 edition of PLoS Computational Biology.
The human brain is two-toned: A 2 mm-thick layer of gray matter covers an interior composed of white matter. The gray matter acts as a sort of global travel network, while the thinner gray matter handles local traffic flow.
"People can drive long distances to go on vacation; you can drive locally to a store or something," said coauthor Dmitri Chklovskii, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. "Basically, the same happens in the brain. There are wires that connect nearby regions to communicate signals locally and there are wires that go a long way to connect remote regions."
Chklovskii and colleague Quan Wen, of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, used engineering to try to determine why brain tissues are divided in this way.
"The idea is that evolution has somehow tinkered the brain and perfected its function and structure," Chklovskii said. "We're trying to understand why that physical structure is the way it is, so we can sort of boot-strap our way to understand how it works."
Chklovskii and Wen tested several theoretical brain designs—such as pipes of white matter running through gray matter, layered planes of gray and white matter, and intermixed gray and white matter— to see which would enable signals to be transmitted the fastest. They found that a design in which gray and white matter are separate can transmit information much more efficiently than a design in which they are intermixed.
"It is better to divide in space the long-range connections so that highways are not interfering that much with local connections," Chklovskii said.
The theoretical conclusions of Chklovskii and Wen matched real-world observations.
"We can sort of predict that distance where you get around just by using local connections and beyond what distance you have to use the highway system," Chklovskii said. "That distance is 2 mm, which is the thickness of the gray matter. So that seems to agree."
Previous studies have proposed that gray and white matter segregation may have developed in order to minimize brain volume.
"The brain may, and probably does, optimize over a variety of criteria which have shaped its current form, acting indirectly as evolutionary selection forces," said Eytan Ruppin, a neuroscientist at Tel Aviv University, via e-mail.
Jaap Murre—of the University of Amsterdam, who also studied volume minimization in brain design—agrees with Ruppin. Murre cites conduction delays as another factor that may have lead to the design. Although he admits that volume minimization does tend to trump all other restrictions.
"No matter how fast a brain might be, the size of the birth channel remains a pretty hard limit on how large a brain can become."
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It's bad enough when judgy moms get in your business over the way you're raising your children. When a neighbor who doesn't even have the courage to complain to your face leaves an anonymous note on your doorstep about your "crying" baby -- you can't help but question how he or she got this far in life lacking compassion or common sense.
Trish LaForty is a 26-year-old Australian mom who was naturally furious after she found a note in her mailbox that very nastily told her that her baby's non-stop crying "all day" could no longer be tolerated. As you may have guessed, no one claimed responsibility for the note, nor did anyone offer a great solution (like a free day of babysitting, which this poor mom could no doubt use so she can relax for five minutes and get away from her nasty neighbors). But never fear -- LaForty had the PERFECT response.
So, here's the note she received:
Seriously, what nerve. Has this person ever even heard of "crying it out" or stopped for one second to think about how some babies are colicky or simply cry more than others? Did this person ever wonder how difficult it must be for a mother (or father) to listen to their baby cry himself to sleep, but know that if she picked him up, he'd never learn how to fall asleep on his own?
LaForty took a stand for all moms when she posted this amazing response to her community's Facebook page:
I can't blame this mom for spewing vitriol in her post. The note her neighbor left is simply a thoughtless reaction to something that is irritating at best, but a part of life. LaForty is right. If you choose to live like a recluse and separate yourself from people and their families, which often include crying babies, go for it. If not, show restraint and humanity. Take a minute to realize this mom -- NO mom -- loves to hear her child cry. If you can offer a great suggestion on how to get baby to stop crying, well jeez, I'm pretty sure any mom would welcome that with open arms.
But this is pure negativity without purpose. And it's the last thing a mom needs in her already hectic life.
What would you have done if you found this note in your mailbox?
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It says I live in Southampton! This is a good thing and you should all celebrate this in your own private way.
In other news, moving house is shit. I'm never doing it again, which is just as well because yesterday I built a wardrobe which will be impossible to get out of my room.
Who wants to guess the contents of my fridge again?
but I bet watching Mammories of a Gaysha didn't leave you completely exhausted, with mysterious scratches on your arm and in a house full of strangers
That sounds like fun
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These heads were carved from single basalt boulders and often transported over 100 miles until reaching their final destinations. Each head weighs about 8 tons (16,000 pounds). So far, seventeen heads have been found. And each of these heads are unique, which points to the possibility that they were modeled after Olmec rulers. It is believed that the heads were at one time painted with bright colors. (The Simpsons even have one in their basement!)
The Olmec weren't the only ones to create giant heads. Off the coast of Chile, many heads can be found across Easter Island. Each of these heads weigh approximately 50 tons (That's over 100,000 pounds!). At one time, the island had over 700 of these heads strategically placed throughout the island.
Questions to Consider:
1. How do you think early humans moved these giant sculptures? Remember: they didn't have wheels!
2. Why did human beings create these sculptures? What purposes might they have served?


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4 Things that cause your car battery gets damaged faster
There are at least 4 things that cause the car battery is damaged within a period of not more than 1 year. But do not worry, here are 4 things that can cause battery damage. 4 things that can cause this damaged battery may occur due to human error factors or due to the failure of the product. By knowing these 4 causes at least the car owner can do anticipation. In the meantime, you might want to check out the best portable car battery charger for 12v AGM battery as well.
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# 1. High Car Usage Intensity.
Frequently used cars can make wet battery performance decline. The use of an intense car battery will automatically make the battery water quickly run out, especially if not checking, then it is not possible the battery will stop in a moment.
# 2. Rarely Used Cars.
Many think that cars are rarely used, the battery components will remain in top shape. It is actually wrong. Though a car that is rarely used or just in the heat will not provide enough electricity supply so that the existing electrical capacity in the battery is no longer optimal, so the battery will be damaged in a matter of months.
# 3. Ampere Car Battery Too Small.
Ampere a car battery that is too small can make batteries damaged before the time. Electricity needs and electrical capacity of the car is very high, so it requires a car battery with a large ampere also, and if forced then the car batteries will experience oversupply, so the car battery life will be reduced.
# 4. Addition of Car Accessories.
The addition of accessories such as audio systems, non-standard electronics, and others can undermine battery life. If you want to make additional accessories related to electricity, then the battery capacity must be adjusted or replaced with a larger ampere. Good batteries will be damaged, if its ampere not greater.
By knowing anything that can reduce the performance of car batteries, at least we all can immediately anticipate that the car does not break down suddenly. If that happens, it would be very inconvenient, is not it?


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Andean Journeys: Migration, Ethnogenesis, and the State in Colonial QuitoBy: Karen Vieira Powers (author)Paperback
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DescriptionThis account of the native peoples of Ecuador in the sixteenth and seventeenth century shows how they not only resisted, adapted, and survived Spanish colonization but reinvented themselves as a culture. Offered are both a revisionist treatment of the demographic history of Amerindian Ecuador and a clearer understanding of North Andean ethnogenesis. Powers's study of Andean population movements in the Audiencia of Quito from 1535 to 1700 shows that native migrations account for a population increase in Quito during a time when contiguous areas experienced a rapid decline in Indian population. Beyond reconstructing the movement of the native peoples, Powers also explores how migration changed the lives of Indians and Spaniards. The migratory flow from native communities to Spanish cities, textile mills, and haciendas resulted in a constantly mutating colonial world. For elite Spaniards, the migrations meant the near collapse of the tribute and forced labor system, while nonelite Spaniards were able to take advantage of the alternative labor supplied by the migrant Indians, resulting in social mobility and the formation of new classes. For Indians, the migrations were initially a survival strategy but ended in the decline of the traditional chiefdom. A key finding of the study is that Ecuadorean Indians achieved cultural survival by reconstructing Andean lifeways inside the sites to which they migrated.
About AuthorKaren Vieira Powers is an independent scholar. She is author of Women in the Crucible of Conquest: The Gendered Genesis of Spanish American Society, 1500-1600 (UNMP).
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As we wrote last month, Syfy is quite smitten with its spooftastic SHARKNADO brand, and has considered making an "annual" event out of the franchise. It would appear that the wheels are definitely in motion to that effect, as it turns out the network isn't even waiting to see how the SHARKNADO 2 ratings turn out this summer: they've already given SHARKNADO 3 the greenlight.
The sobering news comes from AdWeek, which claims Syfy has exclusively confirmed the third SHARKNADO film's status. (The site goes on to pitch a handful of silly ideas for the sequel.) As would be expected, the plan is evidently to release SHARKNADO 3 in the summer of 2015. As the new one hits at the end of July this year, we can probably expect the same general date for the third next year.
Obviously there is no cast or director to announce at this stage, but can we presume the same level of grade-Z actors will be sought out? Positively.
SHARKNADO 2 airs July 30th on Syfy.
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DOTr threatens to terminate MRT maintenance provider's contract
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Story updated to include statements of the DOTr and Busan.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 20) — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) issued on Tuesday a notice to terminate the contract of the Metro Rail Transit's (MRT) maintenance provider, Busan Universal Rail, Inc.
In a Friday statement, the DOTr announced that it gave the notice for four reasons:
- Poor performance
- Failure to put in service and subsequently ensure the availability of contractually obligated number of trains, and more importantly, for failure to put in operation reliable and efficient trains
- Failure to implement a feasible procurement plan for spare parts, as it in fact failed to procure and store the required volume of spare parts, which affected its ability to effect immediate repairs on defective trains and other facilities of the MRT-3 system
- Failure to comply with the contractual requirements of a complete and up to date Computerized Maintenance Management System
The DOTr said Busan has seven days to respond upon receiving the notice to respond. After getting Busan's response, the agency said it will decide within 10 days whether or not to terminate the contract.
Busan Legal Counsel Charles Mercado told CNN Philippines "Balitaan" on Friday that the company is preparing its position paper.
Panayam kay BURI Legal Counsel Charles Mercado tungkol sa notice to terminate contract sa BURI | #CNNPHBalitaan https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt pic.twitter.com/LA2g1peISC— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) October 20, 2017
Mercado said Busan's job is not to prevent glitches, but to fix glitches as these occur.
"Binabaliktad lang kami ng DOTr," he said. "Sinasabi nila, kasalanan namin yung glitches. Bakit namin gugustuhin na magkaroon ng glitch, eh may mga sumasakay? Ayaw naman naming masaktan yung mga tao o magkaaberya."
[Translation: The DOTr is twisting us around. They say the glitches are our fault. But why would we want glitches to happen, but there are people riding the train? We don't want people to get hurt or be inconvenienced.]
Above expectations
Meanwhile, Busan said in a Wednesday statement that it performed beyond the government's expectations and that terminating its contract will not resolve the troubled rail system's problems.
"The immediate contract termination being pushed by DOTr's Undersecretary for Rails, Cesar Chavez, and the withholding of payments due to the service provider not only lacks due process, but likewise have placed the MRT operations in peril," the company said.
Busan was pertaining to the ₱176 million in payments that Chavez withheld, which formed the basis of a graft complaint it filed against Chavez.
Related: MRT-3 maintenance provider sues Transportation Usec over unpaid billings
For his part, Chavez said he only wanted to protect public funds, as the government is strict on billings to guarantee the quality of spare parts and make sure the commuters are safe.
DOTr Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Reinier Yebra told CNN Philippines' "Balitaan" on Friday that they are now looking for a new maintenance provider.
Panayam kay DOTr Usec. for Legal Affairs Reinier Yebra tungkol sa notice to terminate contract sa BURI | #CNNPHBalitaan pic.twitter.com/7MAUitG7XX— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) October 20, 2017
"Right now, the different sectors in DOTr, together with Legal, are closely coordinating in procuring the replacement maintenance provider which is our top priority right now," he said.
Go to arbitration
Instead of terminating its contract, Busan called on the government to comply with an Oct. 13 court order issued by Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 105 for the two parties to conduct arbitration proceedings.
"We believe that at the end of the day, our actual performance and compliance with contractual obligations could help the DOTr see the light and avoid a protracted legal conflict", the company said.
"The RTC Judge ordered the DOTr and BURI to proceed with the arbitration proceedings before the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI), an agency in charge of assisting and resolving contractual and legal disputes between government and private entities," Busan added.
But Yebra said he has not yet received the notice for arbitration hearing.
Gov't vs. Busan
The notice is the latest in a long-running dispute between the government and Busan.
The DOTr claims one of the causes of the MRT-3's numerous glitches in the past months, which have forced thousands of irate commuters to find other means of transport, was due to Busan's alleged failure to purchase enough spare parts for the trains.
Read: DOTr: MRT-3 problems due to maintenance provider
But Busan — whose three-year maintenance contract with the DOTr expires in January 2019 — said the rail system's glitches are down to design flaws, with the company saying that it has submitted evidence to the government about these.
"Through the years, the deterioration of the rails and passenger loading above the intended usage only worsened the system's condition and resulted in more glitches," the company said in its Wednesday statement.
The MRT-3 — which traverses six cities from Pasay in the south to Caloocan in the north and serves half a million people each day — runs only 20 three-coach trains at most during peak hours due to power constraints.
This is despite the arrival this year of 48 additional coaches from a ₱3.8-billion deal between Chinese company Dalian Locomotive Corp. and the Aquino administration in 2014.
Of the total contract price, ₱526 million was paid to Dalian.
However, a series of breakdowns and technical glitches plagued the trains during their initial use, throwing schedules in disarray and worsening congestion on the trains that were already operational.
Read: DOTr: MRT-3 problems due to maintenance provider
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May 21, 2015
Logan, UT LDS Temple
Love Story:
I'm from Hyrum and my husband Chase Combe is from Draper. We met at a bonfire up in Logan where he was hanging out with some friends that went to USU like I did. We hardly met that night but the following morning I went to get snow cones with my friend and one of his friends. After we got snow cones, we got back in his friends car and there was Chase, waking up from a nap in the back seat. That's when we really hit it off and got to know each other. Somehow in his groggy state I still fell for him! While talking he friended me on Facebook, and the following day he messaged me. We started talking and texting after that, but he couldn't take me out for about a month because he was headed to Peru on a study abroad military gig. Once he got back, he immediately took me out and we met up in Ogden (the halfway point for us). The first date made me realize how much I really liked this guy. We just got along great, and everything felt so easy not to mention he is drop dead handsome. We met up at a Mexican restaurant there, walked around downtown Ogden, tried every flavor of popcorn at a little popcorn shop, and then played some galactic golf (glow in the dark mini golf). We grabbed ice cream and headed back talking and talking about everything. Then he walked me out to my car and Kissed me! It really was the perfect kiss, and there truly were sparks! I knew we had something, but I didn't quite know how special. We continued to date and meet up and amazingly were able to spend a lot of time together despite the distance. Eventually, Chase surprised me and took me up Bell Canyon where we got to a little reservoir and he pulled out an inflatable canoe in his pack and some sparkling cider and pizza Lunchables. He explained he was taking me on a "gondola ride through Italy," and as we floated out he then told me he loved me! About 4 months later he took me to the same place, and on the bridge with lights and music all around, he got down on one knee and proposed to me! I said yes of course! 6 months later we were married in the Logan Temple. Everything turned out better than I could have even imagined thanks to all our friends and family and my wonderful prince charming!


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Hyundai i20 Coupe and WRC revealed at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Hyundai has revealed its sporty i20 Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in an exclusive exterior paint – Tangerine Orange.
Hyundai's new supermini in a sportier appeal with three doors and black and orange exteriors is sporty and instantly appealing to younger buyers. Built at the company's manufacturing plant in Izmit, Turkey alongside the new generation i20 five-door, the three door variant has a lowered roof line by 25mm and will come in at a base price of £12,725 (INR12,08,735) when it goes on sale at the end of March.
Being offered in a range of two petrol and two diesel engines, the Hyundai i20 three door Coupe will be powered by a 1.2 liter petrol offering 84 PS peak power and 1.4 liter petrol offering 100 PS power. Diesel engines will include a 1.1 liter and 1.4 liter offering 75PS and 90 PS respectively. To enhance its sporty stance a new turbocharged 1.6 liter petrol engine is also being mulled.
Sharing its platform with the i20 hatchback, Hyundai i20 three door Coupe is seen styled with aggressive wheel arches, a raked windscreen and new tail lamps and roof spoiler. Bumper design is also modified for a sportier appeal. The Hyundai i20 three door Coupe will be available in Hyundai showrooms across the UK from 26 March 2015.
Next to the Hyundai i20 Coupe was their all-new WRC contender, which is used by two teams this season in WRC – Hyundai Motorsport N and Hyundai Shell World Rally Team. The car in the image above is the one which is used by the Hyundai Motorsport N, showcasing the livery of their primary partner, Hyundai Mobis.


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Galtron - 2D Shooter
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Galtron A simple 2D shooter made with pygame, written in python... Props to Python Crash Course for the awesome tut. Although i did add a little extra, was more of just a learning curve sort of thing and to learn more about python. Input welcome by anyone. To run the game;
-Needs python2.7 and pygame
-Open a terminal and cd to Galtron
-Enter python main.py
By Matt Boan 2017
Install instructions
This game requires Python 2.7 and Pygame to be installed on your computer.
It will NOT work with out it.
Once installed run the Python file main.py by opening a command prompt (windows) or a terminal in linux/osx and change your location to /Galtron. Then run Python and by typing in python main.py
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It is a muddling Monday morning with snowflakes drifting from a sky that appears to touch the snow covered landscape. I longingly look outside my triple wide doors with a desire to see a canopied deck crowned by warm summer sunshine but alas there is only the ubiquitous thin veil of cold white matter we affectionately call snow. Ugh!
March arrived last week like a lamb which does not bode well for the end of this roller coaster month and, like many winter days this winter, today there is not even a peek of light from that yellow orb we call the sun. When you live at the 45th parallel winter days are not for producing vitamin D under any circumstances but it doesn't mean I don't have a hankering to shed my clothes, cover my eyes, grab a cold drink and expose my skin to the sun's summer rays for 20 minutes every day around noon. Last week it became so appealing that with the thermometer reading all of 30 degrees I took my fully clothed self out to the protected corner of my deck and sat with a hot cup of Keemun Congou tea (splashed with raw milk) and basked in the warmth of a March sun. Sounds appealing, no?
Okay, so what does any of my meandering have to do with health, you ask? There actually is a point to my wandering thoughts this morning and it is my semi-annual update on my Vitamin D levels. As any long term readers will know I am participating in a 5 year Vitamin D study through Grassroots Health, so every August and February I prick the fourth finger on my left hand and milk a large red blob of sanguine fluid onto a small white card. Sealing it inside an envelope that comes addressed but not stamped I then mail if off to be tested. Approximately, one week later I get to see the latest results. To be completely honest I always open my test results with some trepidation. You see, while I believe in blood tests I also have some fear of what they will have to say, what action I will now have to take to improve blood test results.
This year my blood test results were just about perfect by most estimation. My 70 ng/ml test result is almost ideal. Krispin Sullivan would say it is too high as she prefers D levels to be under 60 ng/ml. My forum moderator feels we folks with autoimmune disease should keep our levels closer to 100 ng/ml. I therefore think 70 is perhaps a nice compromise and well within normal limits no matter who you ask. Last year at this time my blood test results were 92 ng/ml but then after a summer in the sun my levels plummeted to 52 ng/ml last August.
I find my 2010 summer blood test results a curiosity because I garden and spend plenty of time outside. The only thing that changed was when my reading came back at 92 ng/ml last February I quit using my Sunsplash Renew totally and only relied on the summer sunshine as I do not take Vitamin D supplements to obtain my good results. This has been a test for the Sunsplash Renew as well as for me and it has passed with flying colors. I am not reviewing the Sunsplash Renew tanning/Vitamin D system in this blog as I have done so in the past but suffice it to say it works. It keeps my Vitamin D levels at a very healthy level year round and this year I will keep using it to keep my levels high through the summer months.
One important note for those using a D-lamp system or even sunshine (from May to September at the 45th parallel) for their Vitamin D, you must expose clean skin with no SPF protection. After exposure it is imperative that you not shower or swim for at least 12 hours and I believe 24 hours is the preferred length of time. They have found that surfers in Hawaii are actually running a deficit of Vitamin D levels in their blood because they are constantly in and out of water. Surfers appear tanned but they are not getting the benefits of Vitamin D production on the skin. Last but not least, do not soap the areas exposed to the lamps or sunshine for 36 hours. I particularly leave my belly skin alone. It is an area where you produce the most Vitamin D and it isn't dirty or in need of soap. (In fact, what part of your body actually needs a chemically produced soap at all? That is a subject for another blog, so I won't even start. Did I hear a thank you? You are welcome.)
We are now back to March at the 45th parallel and as my Monday ensues I think I shall bask in the success of using my Sunsplash Renew three times a week, 10 minutes at a time. To lift my mood later today I will use my Sunsplash Renew and as I close my eyes (which are always protected from any harmful rays), and the warmth caresses my skin I will see the sand of an ocean beach under my feet and feel the sunshine on my skin. Sunshine, warmth and Vitamin D, all is right with my world for those 10 minutes and I will smile.
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I'm all for it. I personally wouldn't mind seeing 90% of the sugary garbage on the store shelves marketed towards kids getting bounced as well.
Over the years, many companies decided "Let's cut costs by cutting corners! Pack everything with corn syrup, fat, and sodium so it tastes great and costs less!"
More quality products on the shelves means more people living healthier no matter what. Also, it gives those obese parents one less excuse to raise their kids on Happy Meals.
Like CJ said, there would have to be a definitive line or companies would fight tooth and nail to not get the short end of the stick (or God Forbid, they have to start making LEGIT products). It really comes down to who has the money. The big shot merchandising companies usually have a hand in the pocket of politicians making righteous bills like this impossible to pass.
Thank you sir! I like your enthusiasm! lol
Thanks Chica ;)
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Harrison Brant are pleased to offer this two bedroom link-detached bungalow located on popular Shoreham Beach.
The vendors have used a number of reclaimed materials on this interesting and quirky property.
Other features and accommodation include: large boarded loft, open lounge/kitchen/dining room, modern kitchen and bathroom, south facing rear garden and private drive to garage.
The property is located just under half a mile from Ferry Road, where shops and other amenities can be found, as well as the footbridge which gives access to Shoreham town centre, which offers a range of bars, restaurants and shops, as well as the mainline railway station.
Price £399,950.
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text: I'm sure a lot of you have heard by now, but Minzy is leaving 2ne1. it's sad news to hear that she is leaving. I am a big fan of 2ne1 and I'm saddened by the news. Papa YG tried his best to persuade her to stay however she wouldn't change her mind. I hope that she continues to be successful in the future and no matter what happens I support her either way. official statement link below. http://ygunited.com/2016/04/05/yg-entertainment-confirms-minzy-leaving-2ne1-stay-3-membered-group/


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External collaborator to BrandSmith Alvaro is a business consultant, entrepreneur, and professor at high-rank business schools.
Alvaro is co-founder to Alanka Capital and has more the 20 years of professional experience working at strategic consultancy multinational firms such as McKinsey&Co., Arthur D. Little, Ambrosetti, Indra Consulting and Everis, for the financial, industrial and distribution sectors, among others.
With an MBA in Chicago, a Master in e-Business and Digital Economy at the Universidad de Alcalá, PDG at IESE and Bachelor in Economics and Business Studies from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE).


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ROM ALPS MI3W – ROM Android 4.2.2
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This ROM is for fake Xiaomi MI 3W
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- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Ravens' search for their running game ended with authority yesterday at Giants Stadium.
And it ended early. On the first possession of their 37-27 victory over the New York Giants, the Ravens began to erase the futility that marked their ground game in last week's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Ravens took a 3-0 lead with a 15-play, 73-yard drive that consumed nearly seven minutes. The drive featured Leroy Hoard running through some wide holes between the tackles, to the tune of seven carries for 34 yards. Hoard, who later left the game with a bruised knee, had set the tone that the Giants never would change.


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Re: Elcaney N. Adkins - TN/AR
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Elcaney N. Adkins born 1825 NC married Elizabeth Betty Hughes. Had at least one son, James Hardin Adkins born 1846 Letona Ark. White County. Grandson: James Samuel Adkins, my grandfather died in Ark. and is buried in Mt. Pisgah cemetery in Letona Ark. as is his father, James Hardin.There is no recognizable headstone for James Hardin.Any info you have would be appreciated.


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This International Standard deals with the safety of electric fans for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. This standard also applies to separate controls supplied with fans. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended for use in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account - persons (including children) whose - physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or - lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; - children playing with the appliance. - THIS REDLINE VERSION PROVIDES YOU WITH QUICK AND EASY WAY TO COMPARE ALL THE CHANGES BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND ITS PREVIOUS EDITION. A VERTICAL BAR APPEARS IN THE MARGIN WHEREVER A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS ARE DISPLAYED IN RED, WITH DELETIONS BEING STRUCK THROUGH.
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|Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-80: Particular requirements for fans (Redline version with track changes)


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We know that different pasta shapes work better with different types of sauces, but did you also know that pasta shapes influence which types of pasta tools you should, as well? A special edition of Gourmet magazine devoted to pasta, breaks down which cookware is best to pair with different pasta shapes.
According to the issue, all pasta should be boiled in a heavy-duty stainless steel pot. Look for one that holds eight quarts and comes with a perforated insert.
For long pastas like spaghetti, fettuccine, or pappardelle, it's best to use stainless steel spring action tongs to pick up and move slippery pasta. This minimizes any breakage you may be trying to avoid.
For smaller sized shapes, like shells, ravioli, or elbow macaroni, try using a Chinese skimmer to remove your pasta when it's done boiling. These are ideal for pastas that may be floating in boiling water.
By utilizing these proper pasta tools, you can be sure to have a seamless cooking experience!
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Towards Synthesis of the Youth's Counter-urbanisation Movement and the Governmental-led Measures for Shrinking Communities in Japan
Dr Taro Hirai, Hirosaki University, gives a talk for the Nissan Institute 'Slow Cities? The revitalisation of shrinking communities in Japan' on 10th March, 2016.
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I can tell a busy Bridal season is quickly approaching because of the number of calls I receive about "cozy" gifts. Inquiring customers want something a little different than the "same old" things off the registry. Don't get me wrong, we need our pots and pans, fine china and food processors but taking a more personalized and love driven approach always gets more ooohs and ahhhs from the crowd.
Relatives and friends love to shower the happy couple with special gifts that are personalized with their new Mr. and Mrs. title. The most popular sets are comfy terrycloth wraps and luxury knit chenille robes with coordinating soaps, hand towels, pillowcases and linens (all of these items are available in our boutique). Adding essential oils, beautifully scented lotions, fragrant candles and other personal care items that the Newlyweds love, will make your gift truly unforgettable. Also, if this is a group gift and the budget allows, gift certificates from their favorite spa for a massage, facial or manicure would fit in nicely.
You can turn this romantic and novel idea into a much more elegant gift by selecting a unique container to hold them. Oversized baskets embellished with sumptuous materials or a stacked and graduated assortment of fabric covered boxes, will make quite an impressive statement. This fine presentation, is tremendously increasing the "wow factor" of your fabulous gift! If you really want to go over-the-top, try adding a bottle of champagne and flutes that are custom engraved with the couples name and Wedding date.
Helpful tip: Adding decadent treats or fruits, such as chocolate covered strawberries, is a great idea. But...NOT if the other other items are heavily scented!!! You do not want the smell of the lotions, candles, etc., being transferred into the fruit. Choose one or the other.


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Prescription Drug Pricing
Did you know that big chain retail pharmacies DO NOT disclose the amount of your insurance's reimbursement for your prescription drugs to their pharmacy staff? The reasoning behind this secrecy used to be that they did not want the staff to know how much the pharmacy was making. Today, they don't want the staff to know how much the pharmacy is NOT making! Reimbursement rates for prescription drugs have rapidly declined over the years, and chain pharmacies have shifted the focus from pharmacy sales to front store sales in order to make money. The pharmacy is positioned to draw customers into a store to make general merchandise purchases. This is why the pharmacy counter is typically located in a section of the store visible somewhere beyond a sea of merchandise. As you circumnavigate your way through the store clutching your prescription. you become distracted with sales tags jutting out of aisles and bargain baskets strategically blocking your path. Before you know it, your prescription is in your back pocket to free your hands to grab things you don't need at prices that seem irresistibly affordable. I mean, how could you not purchase a $2 DVD of Jean-Claude Van Damme in Kickboxer?
At Dr. Z's Pharmacy our staff has complete visibility of all insurance claim reimbursements for prescription drugs. In most cases, insurance companies pass in excess of 100% of the reimbursement total to the carrier-YOU-in the form of a co-payment. That's right, you pay everything! This means that in most cases of billing for generic drugs your insurance company pays zero dollars to the pharmacy but adjudicates the claim for co-payments of $5 or $10 which you have to pay. These co-payments in no way reflect the cost of medication, and in most cases you will save money by paying out-of-pocket. At Dr. Z's Pharmacy we accept all major insurance drug plans, but we recognize that we can save our patients money by alerting them when their prescription insurance does not best serve their pocketbook.
Why do we do this? We certainly would benefit by collecting inflated co-payments, but in cases where we pay $3 for a bottle of 1000 tablets, how could we honestly charge $5 or $10 for a month's supply of 30 tablets? We will always find the best price available, and we can even locate specific generic brands if you happen to have a preference for a product that has worked in the past.
Illinois residents, please visit our website at www.DrZPharmacy.com to submit an online form to transfer your prescriptions. We provide same-day delivery service in the Chicagoland area and next-day delivery service throughout Illinois. Call us today to find out how we can help you SAVE MONEY on your health care purchases.


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February 2018
A Complete Guide to Women's Self-Defense and Self-Protection
I think we all have been there. Walking on a road alone at night on the way to home, a sudden fear curls up the head, feeling as if someone is following you. You are thinking, " What am I supposed to do now?" You just start to take long
BBW – Owning Your Sexiness As a Big Beautiful Woman
Big Beautiful Women are easily some of the finest, sexiest, and most attractive ladies on this planet! Everything about her is special! Everything about her is sexy! Yes it is! She is so powerful and attractive in every way, simply because she owns her sexiness! But, what's so special about
What Comes True After We Say, "I Do"
TO HAVE and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; until death do us part… the marriage vows. Never do we realise on our wedding day how our vows will be tested. Sure, we may assume that testing will
All About Wine: Cooking With Wine
More and more people are drinking wine with their meals and also cooking with wine. In Europe, the Americas and even Africa there has been an upsurge of interest in wine. Wine is not only delicious to drink, but it can also enhance the flavour of food when used to


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Police in Jammu and Kashmir and Telangana are investigating claims by three arrested youths from Hyderabad that they were planning to meet separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to join jihadi terror groups even as she dismissed as "fabricated" allegations that she had any links with Islamic State.
"We are in touch with the Telangana police. All the agencies are investigating. It is a serious case so we are on the job," Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh told reporters in Jammu.
Singh was asked about claims by the three youths who were arrested on December 27 following their detention by police last week from Nagpur airport before they were to leave for Srinagar to meet Andrabi, chief of radical outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat.
Telangana Director General of Police Anurag Sharma said they were also investigating "reports" claiming Andrabi had visited Telangana earlier.
"It is learnt that she may have visited, but there is no confirmation (on it) as such. We are trying to investigate on that part. Once we investigate, then only something can be said," Sharma said addressing an annual press conference in Hyderabad.
The three cousins -- Mohd Abdulla Basith, Maaz Hasan Farooq and Syed Omer Farooq Hussaini -- were arrested on Saturday for allegedly planning to join jihadi terror groups, months after they were put under watch for being influenced by online ISIS propaganda.
Police on Tuesday said that the three youths aspired to meet Andrabi, using the name of their late uncle, former chief of Students Islamic Movement of India Syed Salahuddin.
Andrabi on Wednesday dismissed allegations that she had any connection with Islamic State as a "concocted story".
"This is a concocted story and has nothing to do with me," Andrabi said in Srinagar.
She said there was no connection between the separatists of Kashmir and the international terror group Islamic State.
"We do not have any connections with any other group outside the state," she added.
Meanwhile, BJP legislators in Jammu and Kashmir demanded that Public Safety Act be invoked against Andrabi and she be sent to jail on charges of sedition.
"Andrabi should be arrested and send to jail after slapping PSA for her continued anti-Indian activities", BJP MLA from Nowshera, Ravinder Raina, told reporters.


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If we know a large portion of a major studio release budget goes to prints and ads, how the hell does Universal account for such chintzy poster art for BATTLESHIP, budgeted at roughly $200,000,000?!? Absurd!
Yet here we are, another pair of international one-sheets for TRANSFORMERS 4...I mean BATTLESHIP have been fashioned. More awful Photoshop is proudly displayed, this time featuring Taylor Kitsch and Brooklyn Decker in a sad TWILIGHT pose, Rihanna looking stoned, peering off in the distance. The other has the exact same shot of Rihanna, this time matched with a steely eyed Kitsch and Liam Neeson looking for his goddamn paycheck. Can you blame him?
BATTLESHIP is an epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Inspired by Hasbro's classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper's fiancee; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper's older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper's crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone's superior (and Sam's father), Admiral Shane.
BATTLESHIP arrives May 18th.


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Police in Barnsley have found missing 42-year-old man Gerrard Wright.
Gerrard, who is originally from Canada was staying with relatives in Barnsley, and was last seen on Tuesday, June 2 in the Hoyland area.
Police confirmed today that he has now been found and thanked the public for their help in locating him.