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Philly cops recorded in racially-abusive stop-and-frisk: 'All you do is weaken the f—ing country'
A video of two Philadelphia police officers racially abusing two pedestrians in a stop-and-frisk went viral Friday, drawing attention to problems with out of control cops from local media.
Officer Philip Nace and another officer from the city's 25th District can be seen in the video, dated Sept. 27, as they stop two unidentified men, according to reports from the Philadelphia Daily News. The two officers stopped the men after one of the men said hi to another pedestrian in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.
"You don't say 'Hi' to strangers," Nace told him. "Not in this neighborhood," his partner added.
During the 16-minute recording, Nace told one of the men: "We don't want you here, anyway. All you do is weaken the f—ing country."
"How do I weaken the country? By working?" the man asked.
"No, freeloading," Nace replied.
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Why Choose a Professional?
Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?
Thank you to Professional Child Photographer for this article:
We all know that you can go to the local Walgreen's and pay a $1.99 for a print – as a client you may wonder why you may pay upwards of $50, $70, $90 for a custom photography print. Photographers hear this statement every once in awhile:"How in the world can you charge $60 for an 8×10 if it costs me less than $2 to print at x store?"
The truth of the matter is the answer to this question is multifaceted. Much of the cost of a photographic print produced by a professional photographer has a lot to do with the time, equipment costs, artistic vision and reputation of the photographer not to mention expertise and the usual costs of running a legitimate business.
The cost of TIME
Approaching it from a time standpoint, let's imagine that you have hired a photographer who has work that you love. You want UrbanLIFE portraits of your family. This photographer is traveling a half hour to the destination to photograph your session. Here is an example of a time break down:
* session prep time (30 mins, includes loading props & equipment and equipment checks + vehicle checks)
* 30 minutes travel time TO session
* 15 minutes prep time at location
* 1 hour with client photographing family as group, siblings and individuals
* 30 minutes travel time FROM session
* 30 mins unloading props & equipment
* 30 minutes uploading time from digital cards from camera to computer
* 30 minutes time spent backing up the original images
* 2-3 hours editing time to present you with a diverse gallery of edited images
* 1 hour cropping images and placing order
* any additional time needed for add on ordering, shipment issues, quality issues.
In this example, the time spent per client can range from just under 7 hours to 10 hours – dependent on the photographer's service. This is time dedicated only to ONE session. When the photographer charges $150-$225 for the photo shoot (aka SESSION FEE) you are not just paying for the one – two hours of session time, you are paying the photographer for 7-10 hours complete time for your session.
The COSTS of Maintaining a Custom Photography Business:
Regarding equipment costs, a good quality professional camera with a selection of prime optical quality lenses and digital storage mediums and computer set up can run from $10,000-$30,000 costs dependent on the photographer. Even though you can purchase a really good quality digital SLR for about $2100 there are still other costs related to photography. A good lens for portrait photography can run from $900 to $2500.
A dependable computer system with software loaded for business and creative usage can run $2500 to $8000 dependent on the photographer.Then come lab costs for specialty products. A good photographer knows the lab is integral to their success. Photography labs dedicated to the professional photographer often cost more and offer a range of products that allows the custom photographer to continually offer new, innovative products for you, the discerning client.
Discussions about other costs of running a photography business could take awhile so we'll skip many of the intricate details. There is of course much more: including costs of running the business, taxes, studio rental/mortgage if the photographer has ownership of a dedicated studio, costs of advertising/marketing, costs of sample pieces that the photographer will have on display to show you options.
APPLES to ORANGES to BANANAS:
Often times clients will mention to their photographer that X studio in the mall/department store only charges $19.99 for an 8×10 "sheet" or they may mention other things related to discount photography chains. The fact is those discount chains make their money on volume, not on customized 1:1 service. In February 2007 leased photography retail space by a rather well known discount department store that started in Arkansas closed down 500 of their portrait studios across the nation?
The reason is simple, you cannot make money on 99¢ "professional" prints if you do not sell enough of them. Interestingly enough – those same studios that offer the loss leader packages often charge much much more for their a la carte pricing (as high as $40-50 for an 8×10). The whole reason the big department stores began offering portrait services in the first place was to get you, the savvy consumer, in through their door so that you could spend more money with them in other departments. Your "PORTRAITS" are considered the "loss leader".
Going to a chain studio, as a consumer, you don't have the benefit of 1:1 attention for 1-2 hours nor do you get the experience that many custom photographers are known for or the lovely captures of natural expressions. You simply get a bare bones, "SAY CHEESE" experience. Remember – they make money on volume.
Keep this in mind when selecting where to capture your family's portraits. Make an investment and remember you get what you pay for!

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Jake's role at Falcon: Laboratory Technician
Tell us something that might surprise us about you?
I'm rather skilled at juggling, as well as walking on stilts. However, I have not yet mastered doing both at the same time.
Tell us about what you enjoy doing outside of work.
Photography is probably my biggest hobby and has been since I was about 12. I also enjoy writing, kayaking, and taking things apart to learn how they work (then attempting to put them back together.)
Where is the best place you've traveled to and why?
Cape Town, South Africa. In 2014, I had the opportunity to accompany my wife on a business trip to Cape Town. We spent 10 days there, at the end of which, I didn't want to leave. The views were outstanding, the climate was beautiful, and the folks were friendly. Well worth the twenty-plus hour flight to get there.
What are three career lessons you've learned so far?
- It is called "soil" not "dirt"
- Concrete is "placed" not "poured"
- Tack coat does not come out of clothing… ever.
What do you enjoy most about working at Falcon?
There are many things I enjoy about working here, but I'd have to say the people make Falcon a great place to work. I feel like we have an extremely cooperative and collaborative environment; everyone readily shares their knowledge and past experiences. No one ever hesitates when you need a hand or have a question. I can't imagine a better group of people with whom to work.
"Jake recently transitioned from an Engineering Field Technician to Falcon's full-time Laboratory Technician. With any new role, it can be challenging. However, Jake has proven to take on the challenges that accompany the laboratory testing environment, quickly picking up on new testing procedures and accomplishing them with efficiency. He is an integral part of the Construction Services and Geotechnical Departments, and, without him, our laboratory would not be running as smoothly and efficiently as it does today." – Patrick Clark, Construction Services Manager


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Gear Review – Winter Fishing Gloves
Simms has the largest selection of foul weather gloves available in the industry. Wool, fleece, neoprene, and windstopper along with fold over mitt options and a variety of sizes will keep you comfortable and fishing through the worst Mother Nature can throw at you!
How We Use It
Different conditions require different gear including gloves. While wool half fingers are great for cool days, neoprene gloves can be necessary for rowing and handling a big musky in midst of a snow storm in February. Windstopper and Gore-Tex gloves will keep you fishing through the coldest and windiest of days. Wool half finger gloves are regularly used on cool fall and winter days and early mornings in the spring time. These gloves keep you comfortable in mild weather while the fleece gloves will give you more warmth and are much quicker to dry. Fleece will also keep your hands warm when damp where wool will not. With prices ranging from $24.95-$64.95 there is a model for every budget as well.
What We Like About It
- Almost all models have hand warmer pouches along the wrist to warm blood going into the hand.
- All models are available in different sizes for appropriate fit.
- Variety allows you to pick different gloves for different situations.
- Windstopper models are thinner than regular fleece for better feel and dexterity.
- Regular fleece gloves will still retain heat while wet and dry quickly unlike wool.
- The wool models are great for maximum dexterity and have a great rubber grip on the palm.
- Half finger models allow for easy knot tying
- Fold over mitts are great for warming up finger tips on extremely cold days.
What We Don't Like About It
- Lets be honest- no one 'LIKES' fishing in gloves. Despite how thin, they are still distracting, restrictive, and reduce dexterity and feel.
- Neoprene keeps your hands from getting wet but aren't the best for insulation
- Fleece can be bulky and inhibits dexterity
Kispiox Neoprene Glove
Northern BC or eastern Oregon, steelhead season is synonymous with cold water and colder weather. Managing your hands in these conditions can be difficult. Our Kispiox Glove offers a waterproof neoprene design for full hand immersion and back-of-hand fleece insulation for added warmth without compromising dexterity.
- Fleece-lined back of hand interior
- High-stretch neoprene palm for added dexterity
- Tech-touch compatible index finger
WEIGHT: 4 oz. (113.4 g) per pair
Simms Guide Windbloc Foldover Mitt
There are tasks, like knot tying, that simply require the dexterity of warm, bare fingers. That's why we designed the Guide Windbloc Foldover Mitt. This windproof mitt is for the dedicated angler who does not care what the forecast says about temps and still wants easy access to warm fingers. It's pre-curved for a natural fit, and heat-pack pockets in the wrist add warmth without interfering with grip or dexterity.
- 100% windproof 4-way stretch fabric
- Anti-pill
- Heat-pack compatible pocket on the wrist
- Pre-curved fit for increased dexterity
- Zoned insulation for warmth
- Sueded overlays in key grip areas for extra durability
WEIGHT: 2.2 oz. (62.4 g) per pair
Guide Windbloc Half Finger Glove
Our hands are our most valuable tools, and you don't need to be a seasoned veteran to appreciate the functionality of bare fingertips while fishing. Our Guide Windbloc Half Finger Mitt serves to warm and protect your hands while allowing full fingertip dexterity for tying knots and rigging tackle. Heat-pack pockets in the wrist help keep hands warmer longer without compromising grip or dexterity.
- 100% windproof 4-way stretch fabric
- Anti-pill
- Heat-pack compatible pocket on the wrist
- Pre-curved fit for increased dexterity
- Zoned insulation for warmth
WEIGHT: 2.7 oz. (76.6 g) per pair
Headwaters Foldover Mitt
We've all experienced cold, wet hands and wished we had a warm, dry mitt within easy reach. Our Headwaters™ Foldover Mitt features smooth-faced, high-stretch Polartec® fleece to warm your hands. The foldover mitt allows easy access to your all-important digits for knot tying and pocket opening.
- High-stretch, anti-pill, wind-resistant fleece
- Heat-pack compatible pocket on the wrist
- Zoned insulation for warmth
WEIGHT: 2.2 oz. (62.4 g) per pair
Headwaters Half Finger Glove
We've all experienced cold, wet hands and wished we had a warm, dry glove within easy reach. Our Headwaters™ Half Finger Glove features a smooth-faced, high-stretch Polartec® fleece to warm your hands. The half-finger design keeps your all-important digits at the ready for maximum dexterity.
- High-stretch, anti-pill, wind-resistant fleece
- Heat-pack compatible pocket on the wrist
- Zoned insulation for warmth
WEIGHT: 1.5 oz. (42.6 g) per pair
Wool Half Finger Glove
Cold water, worn axe handles, knot tying, oar handles, line stripping. We ask a lot of our hands. Treat yours to our Wool Half Finger Glove. This everyday glove gives you warmth and moisture-wicking that only wool offers, plus freedom for your fingertips for all-around outdoor work and play.
- Moisture-wicking knit wool
- Silicon palm overlays for enhanced grip
- Rib-knit cuff
WEIGHT: 3 oz. (85.1 g)


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Geek Calendar
Photo Gallery
Chicago POC Cosplayers
June 5, 2018
Monica & William Paprocki
We can't get enough of this event! We had another fantastic year at the Star Wars Day in Joliet, IL this past Saturday, June 2, 2018.
Here are pictures from the event -
Also don't forget to check out our video from the event!
Atari, Developer Hello There Games, and the Tim Bergling Foundation Collaborate on Interactive Game and Music Platform for iPhone, iPad and Android dev...
July 23, 2020
Try a New Tabletop RPG Since We're All Staying Home This Summer
July 17, 2020
Book Review: One Man Army
July 6, 2020
Q&A: Book on 80's "B" movies with a view from the front lines
July 1, 2020
Enjoying our Garden and the Summer Pusheen Box
June 11, 2020
Gaming & Cosplay at Indiana Comic Con
February 19, 2020
The DC Cinematic Universe has Failed--Warner Brothers is to Blame
February 14, 2020
Geeks A Gogo's Upcoming Cosplay Appearances at NWI 2020 and C2E2 2020
February 11, 2020
LodgeCon is a Small Convention with Lots of Gaming Fun
February 9, 2020
Something New in our RPG Column
January 30, 2020
The Bloody Man is a Must-See for 80s Horror Fans
August 5, 2020
Film Review: 'Zeta' an interesting but mixed bag
August 3, 2020
Gen Con Goes Online for a Subdued, but Fun Experience
August 2, 2020
VIRTUAL COSPLAY CONTEST ALERT! Use Items Around Your House and Create the Ultimate Cosplay
July 31, 2020
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Have you ever had a week were you just can't stand anything!? Where you feel off balanced and bored!? Well I'll let you in on a little secret……EVERYONE has those days!! Here are my little hacks to living a more balanced and fun week!!
Take a little YOU time in the morning:
I like to say my graditude for my coffee. Starting off your day with gratitude will help with a more positive day!
This my vibrant souls is SO important! Caring for your self through face masks, baths, or even a yoga class will help you be more positive for yourself. So during a busy and stressful week don't for get….. that YOU need time to destress.
Get that workout in:
I don't care if it's only 1-2 times a week. You need to WORKOUT!! It will raise your mood and endorphins. Making it a more balanced week with fun workouts to look forward too!
It's easy for people to get caught up in binge eating and unhealthy meals when feeling so off balanced and lazy. Push yourself to make at least 3 nourishing meals a week! Believe me, you'll feel much better with good nutrient dense foods in your belly!
Your pet could turn that frown up side down!! Don't forget that!
These two combination can turn your whole day around within 10-20 minutes!!
Dont forget to smile!!
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Program Description
Dominates the cosnstruction processes of the garment through pattern making, modeling, making and finishing.
With the CFGS of Pattern and Fashion you will discover the secrets to become a fashion design professional. In just two years you will master the techniques of haute couture, develop modeling on mannequin and work the volume of the garments. In addition, you will be able to manage the creative process of a collection from the completion of drawings to the selection of materials.
Why study the Higher Level Training in Pattern and Fashion at the IED Madrid?
The educational program of the Higher Grade Training Cycle in Patronaje y Moda offers a complete training so that the student is able to face the challenges posed by the fashion industry in the current era.
For two years, the student specializes in the processes of pattern making, modeling, confection and textile production. In this way, he masters the techniques required by fashion design through a theoretical-practical program.
The program includes the exercise of activities in polyvalent classrooms of pattern design, laboratory as a research and experimentation center and clothing workshop. In a complementary way, the center offers photography studio, drawing room, digital layout classroom and sewing bustos classroom to enrich the students' training.
Once the two-year studies have been completed, including supervised internships and design studies, an official qualification of 120 ECTS credits is obtained, valid and recognized throughout the European Higher Education Area, which allows access to other training programs, Scholarships and grants from the Ministry.
Own Project of the Training Cycle of the Superior Degree in Patronaje and Fashion
The Own Project of the Higher Degree in Pattern and Fashion Training Cycle arises as a proposal for a complementary educational model that allows students to enrich themselves with new knowledge and thus configure the complex fashion sector.
So we propose to increase the training offer, including 2 modules in each year:
- First year: Techniques and finishes in Haute Couture and Design Methodology
- Second year: Design Project and Haute Couture Project
For this reason, we maintain the didactic structure of the course in knowledge containers, through the different years, and offer the following modifications for an adequate transversal synchronization and progression of knowledge.
Professional outings
At IED Moda Madrid, students are trained with an essential multidisciplinary focus on professional development and with the ability to excel in a more complex work environment.
- Fashionista for women, men and children.
- Head of proudcto.
- Modelist
- Production manager.
- Fashion designer Haute Couture.
- Dressmaking and sewing workshop assistant.
About the School
We can remember the Spanish domination over Milan, lasted almost two centuries, and that in southern Italy. In a way, the decision that Spain would be the first country outside Italy to host IED campu ... Read More


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Anna heads to Canada for scientific work with support from James Sharp
Bury Grammar School sixth former Anna Baker is travelling to Canada to carry out scientific fieldwork with a helping hand from James Sharp.
The firm is sponsoring Anna to spend three weeks on expedition in the Yukon Territory with the British Exploring Society (BES) this summer.
The economics, geography and psychology A Level student will carry out important scientific fieldwork that contributes to wide reaching projects.
The BES is an established youth development charity which promotes adventure activity as a means to personal growth.
Anna recently joined the team at James Sharp to find out more about the firm's work.
Anna said: "I'm grateful to James Sharp for their support and I was really interested to gain an insight into their industry.
"I'm excited to be heading to Canada for the first time, exploring a new place and meeting new people. I'm also hoping to learn new skills whilst contributing to the great scientific work that the BES carry out in the region."
Anna will report back to us once she's home and we look forward to hearing about her experiences. In the meantime we wish her well!


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Hardware Drivers :: Windows 8.1 - Webcam Not Working After Waking Up From HibernationDec 10, 2013
I have a DELL Inspiron 15 3521 running Windows 8.1 x64. Whenever I wake up the computer after hibernating my webcam is not working properly. A yellow exclamation mark is shown on the entry "Intel 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E2D" under USB Controllers in Device Manager.View 2 Replies


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Chad Greenway announced that after 11 seasons in the National Football League, all of which were with the Minnesota Vikings, that he is calling it a career.
The former 1st Round Pick (17th Overall) from the University of Iowa would become a two time Pro Bowl Selection (2011 & 2012) and would start 144 of his 156 Games at Linebacker for the Vikes. Greenway would record 18 Quarterback Sacks and 11 Interceptions. He was named one of our top 50 Minnesota Vikings when we put that out last year.
Greenway is not likely to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he will be eligible in 2022.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank Chad Greenway for a memorable career and we wish him the best in his post-playing career.


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The Latest Crazy Vending Machine Has a Piano on the Side, and Gives You Free Drinks for Playing It
Sideways song stunt from Ukraine
There's a grand tradition of marketers building fancy vending machines, but it's not every day you see one that doubles as a piano.
For the Alfa Jazz Fest in L'viv, Ukraine, this past June, mineral water brand Borjomi and its agency, Banda, set up a publicity stunt inviting passersby to play a sideways keyboard in exchange for free product.
The new video below shows some people eking out melodies and others banging out full-blown performances while crowds gather and cheer. It has some of the dubious over-enthusiasm of heavily edited case study videos—people get really, really excited, and jump up and down—despite (or maybe because of) how awkward it must have been to hit the right notes while craning over.
Then again, a piano-playing machine made of razors is probably still weirder.
Join Dwyane Wade, Julian Duncan, Andrea Brimmer, Rick Gomez and more at Brandweek Masters Live, on Sept. 14-17, for main stage insights, in-depth Masterclasses and more. Register now (early-bird rates expire 9/1)


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Spectra and fast multi-wavelength variability of compact jets powered by internal shocks
1 Université de Toulouse; UPS-OMP; IRAP ; Toulouse, France,
2 CNRS; IRAP ; 9 Av. colonel Roche, BP 44346, F-31028 Toulouse cedex 4, France
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Published online: 9 December 2013
The emission of steady compact jets observed in the hard spectral state of X-ray binaries is likely to be powered by internal shocks caused by fluctuations of the outflow velocity. The dynamics of the internal shocks and the resulting spectral energy distribution (SED) of the jet is very sensitive to the shape of the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the fluctuations of the jet Lorentz factor. I used both Monte-Carlo simulations and semi-analytical methods to investigate this dependence. It turns out that Lorentz factor fluctuations injected at the base of the jet with a flicker noise power spectrum (i.e. P(f) 1/f) naturally produce the canonical flat SED observed from radio to IR band in X-ray binary systems in the hard state. This model also predicts a strong, wavelength dependent, variability that resembles the observed one. In particular, strong sub-second variability is predicted in the infrared and optical bands. The complex timing correlations observed between the IR/optical light curves and the X-rays can then be used to probe the accretion/ejection connection on short time-scales.
© Owned by the authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2013
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 2.0, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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The Bamboo Manager Project is an online educational platform led by Antonia Collins, (international stage management specialist) offering training and support for young managers in the Creative Industries.
At TheatreCraft we will be launching our first two fully online courses :–
Stage Management 101 – Antonia will guide you through all the skills necessary to be an Assistant Stage Manager and a Deputy Stage Manager in the UK. Topics covered include propping, making a prompt copy, calling your first show and basic health and safety.
Management 101- Developing Your Management Skills – you will work with Antonia to examine your management strengths and build your knowledge base to allow you to become the type of manager you want to be.
Both courses run online and can be undertaken in your own time. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. Come see us to find out more!


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Transitioning from a food blog to a "lifestyle" blog has been really fun. I feel less limited in what I can talk about, and even though recipes are fun, there are other fun things to talk about too! If you haven't, please read my post about dealing with skin after acne, and also please check out my last post about making major lifestyle changes.
I had so much fun with this post because I got to try a new photography style: the ever-popular flat lay. It's not so great for food, but it is wonderful for posts like this! I'm a bargain hunter, but I also want (mostly) natural products that improve my skin. I hate strong scents when it comes to skincare, especially on my face. This is probably a result of having such awful acne for so long.
Let's get right into it! Here are my skincare products!
- (1) Aloe Moisturizer: This is my go-to, all-purpose moisturizer from the décolletage down to my feet. Vaseline makes the name brand, but I actually prefer Target's Up & Up (I don't like the label, so I always peel it off!). This is my favorite because it's a medium weight lotion, it goes on smoothly (not at all sticky), and it has a light scent. It's not going to compete with perfume or anything else, and it's great all year. One thing I learned about 15 years ago when I was a tanning bed goer: moisturize your entire body every single day. Do it as soon as you get out of the shower and have toweled off. Specifically focus on your elbows, legs, and feet because those areas are usually the driest. I used to be afraid to moisturize my feet because I was always a foot sweater. However, once I started moisturizing my feet every day, the sweating actually stopped AND they are never dry or cracked. They're as soft as my hands! In this case, an emollient completely took away the need to exfoliate. I use this on my entire body once a day, on my hands multiple times throughout the day, and on my feet 1-2 times per day (after the shower and before bed).
- (2) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +: I can't quit this stuff as hard as I try. I've been using a version of this for almost 20 years. For me, it is the best all-purpose face moisturizer, hands down. It's lightweight, it has no scent or sunscreen, and it quenches all skin types (when I had acne, I used the gel version). I've tried other kinds of "all purpose" moisturizers, and this one always wins out. I'm very weird about scented products on my face, and it is hard to find a moisturizer without any smell. For other Clinique skincare products, I've found myself replacing them with something more effective or cheaper (see below), but I will not part with this lotion. I use this multiple times a day, always first thing in the morning because my skin feels dry when I first wake up.
- (3) Schmidt's Lavender and Sage Natural Deodorant: Like I said above, I used to be a big sweater, mostly throughout my teen years and early 20s. It was anxiety paired with hormones –that's my non-medical opinion. I don't have this problem at all anymore, so I don't need super strength deodorants anymore. I like this one because it's all natural and way less harsh than the typical brands. Also, if you didn't already know, I am a sucker for anything herbal. I love the smell of essential oils, herbs, and spices. On top of that, lavender and sage are 2 of my most favorite smells (along with rosemary and basil). I use this once a day, after I get out of the shower and after moisturizing.
- (4) Alba Botanical Even Advanced Sea Mineral Cleansing Gel: This is my current favorite. It was a challenge going from an acne-fighting skincare routine to a sensitive skincare routine to an anti-aging skincare routine. When I had acne, I used oil-free everything and was super aggressive until I did a cycle of Accutane at age 27. Then my skin went from acne to super sensitive. After 7 years of that, everything seems to have balanced out; however, being 34 means I am officially in the anti-aging category. No shame in that, but let's use appropriate products. My favorite place to get skincare stuff is Whole Foods because I know they vet every single products. I feel good knowing my cleanser is all-natural, and even better knowing it's only about $10. I wash my face with this once a day, usually in the shower after exfoliating.
- (5) Thayer's Witch Hazel: I have totally switched over from alcohol-based toners to witch hazel and micellar cleansing water. The exception to this is if I get an actual pimple. In this case I'll spot treat the area with an alcohol-based toner. The reason I'm talking about witch hazel is because it is also all-natural. This is also available at Whole Foods, and in several different scents like rose and aloe. I'm just a devoted lavender person. If you have acne, though, they do have an alcohol version of this product. I use this twice a day: as part of my morning skin routine, and at night after I get out of the shower.
- (6) Alba Botanical Even Advanced Sea Algae Enzyme Scrub: I'm as picky about my facial exfoliators as I am about moisturizer. I want it to be unscented or very lightly scented at most. I want the particles to be small and evenly shaped because I don't want to irritate my skin (for example, original Saint Ive's particles are not small or evenly shaped, and that's a problem for me). I want there to be enough particles to soap ratio to really feel like your scrubbing the dead skin off (for example, Clinique's 7 Day Scrub Cream feels weak to me, and there are not enough scrubbers in the cream). I use this about every other day, in the shower before using the Alba Cleansing Gel.
- (7) Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream: k.a. the best product ever. This cream is my twice a day cream for intense moisture and skin repair. It is only made with olive oil, bee pollen, beeswax, bee propolis, royal jelly, and honey. It has a very subtle scent. To apply this, you need way less than you think you do. Start small, like with an eighth of a teaspoon, warm it between your fingers, dab it on your face and neck, then smooth it out. If that's not enough, repeat again with a tiny amount. If I end up with a bit extra, I either rub it on my lips, eyelids, or in my hair. It seems pricey at $40 a pop, but it lasts so long. It's also available at Whole Foods. If you have acne-prone skin, I would be wary of this product; but if you have normal to dry skin, you will love this. You may see this for sale on Amazon, but get it at Whole Foods. Amazon has had issues with counterfeits of Eqyptian Magic. I use this twice a day, immediately after 40 Carrots Serum.
- (8) 40 Carrots Serum: Serums are everything right now! This is an extra step, but it only takes a second. I'm not super picky about this brand and have tried others that I like too. The main thing to look for is that it's a Vitamin C Serum. Vitamin C is a great antioxidant and has anti-aging properties. I like this brand because it also has Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the main ingredient in the strongest skin products like Accutane and Retin-A. Like Vitamin C, Vitamin A is great for anti-aging (it helps with blood flow and collagen production). I use this twice a day: always after toning with Thayer's Witch Hazel and right before Egyptian Magic.
- (9) C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve: Finally, my go-to most favorite lip balm ever. I've been using this almost exclusively for 7 years. I was pity shopping after JD broke up with my in 2010 (before we got engaged); I found this at Bath & Body Works and never looked back. They don't stock it anymore, but you can still find it online, on Amazon, through C.O. Bigelow, and through Bath & Body Works. I use this multiple times a day and keep a tin in my car, on my fridge downstairs, in my purse, and on my nightstand!
Morning Skin Routine: Immediately upon waking up, I use my Clinique Moisturizer. When I get ready for the day (brushing my teeth, etc), I use my ice roller first. I didn't show this in the photo, but it's the equivalent of dunking your face in ice water –just less messy (here's where you can read about it, and here's where you can buy it)! Then I use witch hazel followed by 40 Carrots serum, and finally a thin layer of Eyptian Magic.
Throughout the Day: Keep skin moisturized with Clinique. Keep lips moisturized with Rose Salve. Keep everything else moisturized with Aloe lotion. For me, it's all about moisturizing, especially during the winter.
Evening Skincare Routine: In the shower, exfoliate with Alba Enzyme Scrub. Wash with Alba Face Wash. After the shower, moisturize entire body with Aloe Lotion. Use the Lavender and Sage Deodorant. Using Thayer's Witch Hazel on face and neck. Follow up with a layer of 40 Carrots serum. Last, apply a thin layer of Egyptian Magic.
What do you think of this post? I want to be informative, but of course my opinions are just that…I am not a professional, but I want to share what works for me! I also want to link my favorite blogger, Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential –she unknowingly has inspired me to branch out, be myself, and talk about what I love! Thanks!


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Tao Tickets
TAO, the art of the drum, is a new form of creative and innovative entertainment that has created a buzz all around the world. This young production delivers a breathtaking theatrical performance that combines lively and colorful costumes, athletic individuals and fiery Taiko drumming that is designed in an exciting and unique innovative fashion. TAO events have gained international recognition since they performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The group performed sold out shows for a straight twenty-five days in front of millions of people. The performance was the first major exhibition for the production after performing for over a decade in Japan. Their Edinburgh Festival performance out sold all other performance at the festival and garnered praises and accolades from critics as well as audiences. By acquiring TAO tickets, the audience can experience a unique form of entertainment built around an ancient art.
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Described as "Powerful, dynamic and unique," by Time Out, the TAO events are famous for drawing in diverse talent of individuals ranging from musicians, gymnasts, writers, actors, designers, and composers. The talented pool of individuals brings their own panache to every performance that result in a new lively perspective of the prehistoric Japanese art of drum playing. Men mainly dominate the performances but it also includes energetic females that add up their own flair making the event a multi-dimensional performance. The production has been staged in front of millions of people around the globe, in over seventeen countries covering more than four hundred cities.
The Japanese art of drumming is merged with martial arts and a dance group to create the unique type of entertainment for the crowd. TAO also incorporate other art influences from Maori, Indonesian and Korean traditions. The events display not only ancient form of arts especially music but delivers composition based on modern music that are generated by the artists and performers of the show. Originally formed in 1993 in Aichi Japan, TAO shifted to Oita in 1995 to gain opportunity for a better ambiance and location in order to generate fresh ideas. The home base of the production "Grandiosos" is located on forty thousand square meter of area that is protected by stunning natural environment. Three rehearsal halls allow performers to create unique music under perfect setting and conditions. The magnificently built infrastructure surrounded by breathtaking view allows the performers and trainees to produce one of the most innovative and attractive show for audiences that is complemented by their growing demand and sold out shows.
The production initially developed ground in southern Kyushu area and performed in only Kyushu region. After their goal of a million ticket sales was achieved, TAO started to develop and conceive the idea of expanding their horizon. The creators believed that they needed a strong foundation and base before actually opening up their performances to the world. This mind-set allowed TAO to become a top-notch global entertainment production resulting in millions of fans. TAO took the task to transform the old image of Japanese drum playing into a unique and modern form of entertainment by mixing it with diverse elements and remodeling the whole performance and tradition.
With successful worldwide performances, TAO has managed to expand their shows and this year the production is planning to play seventy shows. The success of the show has allowed many talented composers and designers to join the group and widen the scope of possibilities for the production. Already featured in front of fifteen million people, the show aims to expand further at the international platform. The 2004 and 2005 Edinburgh Festival performance shook the biggest art festival of the world, where the event managed to attain the highest ticket sales amongst two thousand other group performances. That performance immediately brought the spotlight on TAO, and allowed the production to gain global exposure and promotions. Since then the production has toured all around the world including destinations such as Switzerland, Germany, Taipei, Australia as well as US.
The sharp precision and perfect accuracy of the performers is not a fling but comes through an immensely tough training and years of practice. The performers go through rigorous period of training before they perform live. Initially the regime and training was so tough that almost four hundred trainees quit the program over a period of ten years. However, the founder "Ikuo Fujitaka," changed the training session that decreased the drop out ratio. Acquiring TAO tickets will allow the audience to see various heart thumping performances along with musical instruments to add to a unique and memorable experience.
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Nothing beats the joy of watching your favorite music artist perform live! Tao's concert dates are out and fans are looking forward to the upcoming shows. The next concert will be held in Santa Fe at the The Lensic Performing Arts Center on 13-Oct-20. For complete information regarding dates and venues, please visit our website.
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More than two years after a law legalizing medical marihuana came into force and eight months after it first appeared on the market it remains out of reach for the majority of patients who need it. Finding a doctor authorized to prescribe it and a pharmacy that stocks it is not easy, but the biggest hurdle on the road to obtaining it is its exorbitant price.
Medical marihuana was legalized in April of 2013 following years of lobbying by associations of patients with diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and chronic joint pain sufferers whose members were forced to break the law in order to ease their pain. However, bringing the legislation into practice has not proved as easy as expected. Although the law was already in place there was no supplier on the home market and the authorities had to call a public tender to select one. This happened in December of last year, but the company is not yet ready to begin deliveries. So for the time being medical marihuana is being imported from the Netherlands and is only sold in a few select pharmacies on an electronic prescription –at 300 crowns per gram. Since medical marihuana is not covered by health insurance this is a major hurdle for the vast majority of patients who simply cannot afford it. According to experts a patient with multiple sclerosis would need to pay 18 thousand crowns for a monthly dose.
Seventeen specialists around the country are so far authorized to prescribe medical marihuana. They have so far issued 21 electronic prescriptions for 221 grams of medical marihuana altogether – a much smaller amount than originally expected. Dr. Tomáš Zábranský, a leading drugs specialist who spearheaded the drive for the legalization of medical marihuana says it is not surprising that demand for it has not been higher.
"The diseases which would benefit from the use of medical marihuana are debilitating diseases, meaning that those who really need it are people on an invalid pension. So given the fact that medical marihuana is beyond their economic means it is small wonder we don't see it applied as much as expected."
In addition to the price, there are other teething problems –not all doctors who would be authorised to prescribe it have registered to do so, either because they lack experience with medical marihuana or because there is no pharmacy in the vicinity that has it on stock. Moreover due to its high price pharmacies are cautious about stocking it for fear they might not be able to sell it.
However this may soon change for the better. The company which has been granted the right to grow medical marihuana for the Czech market says it could be ready to start deliveries at the end of this year. This would bring the price of medical marihuana down to 75 crowns per gram and make it far more affordable to those who need it. As a result, pressure from patients could result in more specialists registering to prescribe it and more pharmacies ready to put it on stock.


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By Steve Beauchesne, CEO and co-founder, Beau's Brewing Co.
This piece was composed for the PEN on the request of a community partner, TJ Turenne, Deputy Director at Maison Tucker House. It was intended to go in the Winter 2019 Edition of the PEN, but was cut due to space constraints.
We decided to make sustainability a core value at Beau's from the get-go. Our first big decision in living this out was to choose certified organic malts and hops to brew our then-brand-new flagship lagered ale, Lug Tread. We had brewed several test batches of organic and non-organic, and it was conclusive to us, and 76 of our closest friends we poured samples for, that the organic ingredients had made the best tasting beer. And we knew that organic farming meant that our ingredients would be grown using agricultural methods that minimize the impact on the natural environment. It was the right thing to do, for the right reasons.
But we had naysayers telling us that we were doomed if we went the organics route with our nascent brewery; we were told that our customers would not care about our ethics, they just wanted a pint of cold beer. We knew that we would have to explain to each bar and restaurant owner why we thought organic beer was better, and why their customers would too.
And there were other challenges beyond what the consumer thought of our beer. Brewing organic beer meant that ingredients would cost up to twice as much as conventional. We didn't start the brewery with deep pockets. Brewing organic would mean we would be much more limited in the suppliers we could buy from and limited in the selection of hops that were available organically. We understood that we might have
to sacrifice buying from local suppliers, another value that was important to us, in order to brew organic beer.
We took a big chance and launched Ontario's first brewery dedicated to making organic craft beer. We hoped that we would be rewarded by like-minded people who saw that brewing organic beer meant that we could be both best in the world, and best for the world. The right thing, for the right reasons. We took a big chance.
And what happened? Well, today Beau's Brewing Company is Canada's largest certified organic craft brewery.
The path forward
We have always looked at sustainability as a journey we are on, not a destination. Being an organic craft brewery since day one has actually made it easier to add additional facets of sustainability over time. In 2013 we became Canada's first certified B-Corp brewery – being certified organic helped boost our score, and also meant that we already had much of the traceability and record-keeping in place that being a B-Corp requires.
You also attract like-minded organizations along the way, and together you can have a greater impact than acting alone. Here's a great example – over three years we ran a members-only beer club called Greener Futures, which was intended to raise money to install solar panels on the roof of our brewery. When that project hit roadblocks that made it a no-go, we looked to other sustainability initiatives, and connected with Bullfrog Power. Through talking to Bullfrog we learned of an Ottawa-based project that sublet out small plots of farmland to community groups and advocates for sustainable agriculture. We pooled our resources with Bullfrog and installed the solar array at that farm instead. We also chose 100% green electricity and 100% green natural gas for our brewing through an ongoing partnership with Bullfrog Power.
The right things, for the right reasons. For Beau's, being certified organic is really a philosophy around not just doing things right for the environment but making great beer and making the world a better place doing it.


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Marquez "solved problems" from recent races in test
Marc Marquez says some of the items he sampled in Monday's post-Brno test have helped to "solve problems" he has been experiencing in the last few MotoGP races.
The factory Honda rider topped the timesheets at the Czech circuit, one day on from his third place finish behind Ducati pair Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo.
He sampled as many as four different iterations of the RC213V during the test, including one black-coloured machine similar to the one he used in the previous post-race test in Barcelona.
While denying the black bike was a 2019 version, he admitted Honda was working for the "future" as well for the remainder of this season, and says some improvements he tried will be introduced as early as this weekend in Austria.
"I tried positive things that I liked a lot, some parts solve problems that we have had in the last races," said Marquez, who finished the test 0.133s clear of second-placed Johann Zarco.
"You don't gain half a second at a time, but they can help, especially at the end of the race.
"We rode with a prototype like the one we already tested in Montmelo [Barcelona], but it's not a 2019 bike, they're things for this year.
"We have seen positive things that we will already have for Austria, and [Hiroshi] Aoyama [test rider] has done some laps with that bike to check that everything is in place.
"With the black bike I only did one exit to check that everything was fine."
Marquez added that one particular area of focus in the test was the front tyre, as the Spaniard seeks answers on how Ducati and Yamaha are able to use the softer rubber in races.
"We need to understand why the other manufacturers can use the softer front compounds and we are always with the hard," he said.
"Sometimes when the temperature is very high, we are struggling. For that reason I was riding at midday with 55 degrees [track temperature] because it was something we want to understand."
Photo by: Honda Racing
Dani Pedrosa was third-quickest in the test after struggling for pace during the Czech GP weekend, in which he qualified down in 10th and finished eighth.
Explaining his improvement in form, he said: "It's true with the track conditions like they were today, it was much easier for me to go fast.
"When the grip [of the track] is less, it's more difficult for me to find the rear grip to go fast in the middle of the corner. This is the main reason.
"Yesterday was difficult, no grip at the rear, today was the opposite."
Additional reporting by Gerald Dirnbeck
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We had our first major winter storm yesterday. Believe me, it was a very difficult, treacherous, day for me. Most of you know that I don't drive so I rely on public transportation (re: subway/elevated trains, buses or taxi cab). I first heard about the winter snowstorm warning from our local news and internet, of course. I've been living here in Chicago for such a long time now that I am used to the frigid temperature we usually get every year. Yesterday was not my day however.
My not-so-lucky-day started in the early morning commute. I knew from the moment that I got out of the house my day wouldn't be so perfect as I wanted to be. Do I sound so pessimistic here? Hah! Well, my bus was late. The train wouldn't move. When I got out of the train, I couldn't see a damn thing because it was too cold outside and my eyeglasses…dang! Every little thing so blurry and misty! Hahaha! When I looked up on the silvery sky, it made me feel miserable and a bit lonely (misty eyed here *lol* just kidding!).
I am not going to write about how my day at work was but you bet, I was too sleepy. Looking through tinted glasses on top of a skyscraper here in downtown and longing to be outside to catch some snow and let it drop on my hands, it made me feel a little bit homesick. Well, I just had to endure a few hours of "homesickness" and go home, spend some quite time with my family and cuddle with my dog (I know that's sad…lol). That was just a random thought and yeah enough wishful thinking.
I took a snap of what it looked outside yesterday. As you can see, I didn't get a picture perfect shot. I was blinded by my own blurry vision (re: foggy glasses) and it wasn't easy! Taking pictures with my camera phone in the middle of a snowstorm with my winter gear (re: gloves, earmuffs, bonnet and scarf) and not to forget my heavy boots on. Yeah, I could definetely assure you that I looked like an Alaskan eskimo. The only thing missing? Sled dogs and igloo.
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How New Year celebrations have given a kickass start to the Dubai Shopping Festival
From skyscrapers, seven-star hotels to souks and even skiing, Dubai has it all! But there is one thing that Dubai is undisputedly synonymous with. Any guesses? Yes, it's the Dubai Shopping Festival! Popularly known as DSF, it stands as the benchmark shopping festival that has set and broken way too many records in the past 20 years of its existence. It is one of the most sought after festivals across the globe. It isn't only about shopping; there are various events and celebrity performances organized in the 32 day festival. If you are visiting the Dubai Shopping Festival, we bring to you ways to make the most of DSF:
Guide to Dubai Shopping Festival
How Dubai celebrates its New Year:
Dubai is known to have the most spectacular New Year celebrations. If you happen to be in Dubai for the New Year's Eve, you should be at one of the following: Bhurj Khalifa, the Bhurj Lake, Meydan, Nasimi Beach Party, Dubai dinner cruises and Jumeirah Emirates towers. The parties arranged in Dubai stand out from the rest of the parties in the world in terms of grandeur and celebration. Apart from the celebrations, Dubai begins the year with none other than the grand Dubai Shopping Festival. The festival begins on 1st January and goes on till 1st February. So why wait? Start your shopping early to get the best deals and offers!
Things to do while you are at the Dubai Shopping Festival:
- One of the best things to do at the Dubai Shopping Festival is to attend the opening extravaganza. It is going to be something you have never seen, imagined or experienced before!
- A spectacular display of fireworks that will stretch to about 6 kilometers with a synchronized theme song illuminating the Dubai Skyline on the opening day is definitely a must watch for one and all.
- The festival isn't in one specific area. It is held across the city especially in the global village and across all the big malls. Also, don't miss any souks or market areas; they have amazing deals awaiting you.
- Don't forget to visit the Global village as various city pavilions awaits you with spectacular décor, attractive deals and discounts on the country's famous offerings and an experience that goes beyond words. A feast of the world cuisine is a special calling of the Global Village.
- Watch out for some unimaginable light effects! Dubai has been known and praised worldwide for its light effects during this festival. So, keep looking!
- If gizmos are the love of your life, there is no better place than the Dubai shopping festival to buy them. International brands offering irresistible and exceptional deals on all products doesn't happen every day!
- While in Dubai during the festival, don't forget to visit the Al Seef Street that not only hosts the DSF bazaar but also promises to entertain you with the best of folk dances and amusement activities. It's the place to be with your friends and family.
Go offbeat in Dubai:
Watch the Dubai Fireworks:
Dubai is known for its spectacular fireworks. As we say this, there is no better place to watch the fireworks show than from the footsteps of the Bhurj Khalifa, itself. Thousands of people gather here to watch the light and water show at midnight. If you are coming from other parts of the City, make sure to reach Bhurj Khalifa as early as 6 PM to book a spot.
Market outside the box:
While you are in Dubai for the Dubai shopping festival, do visit 'Market outside the box' at the Bhurj Park. The Market will display a total of 51 vendors with a range of fashion, beauty, furniture, style and art outlets as well as food and kid sellers.
Roaming artists:
While you are in Dubai, enjoy the privilege to witness the best of artists and musicians showcasing the best of their creations. In the month of April, during the World Art Dubai festival, there are roaming artists daily from 5 PM – 9 PM. Step out and catch them, off guard! This beautiful experience adds to the beauty of Dubai tourism!
Having recommended all these experiences, Dubai is known for its impeccable hospitality that makes the Dubai tourism a proud one. While you are in Dubai, shop to your heart's content with no whole in your pockets and enjoy the hospitality of the generous and honest Dubai locals.
Suggested Read : 10 Things To Do In Dubai Shopping Festival Apart From Shopping
Enjoy carefree and get strong to pick your shopping bags!


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Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, I've been getting a cold and I'm finally starting to feel like myself again! I was having the biggest craving for chocolate chip cookies, so I decided to make a post about them. This famous classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion!
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.


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Michael van der Mark declared himself happy with the progress made during the first WorldSBK test of the new season in Jerez this week, which he finished in seventh position. A recently resurfaced Jerez track and cool conditions meant a cautious start to the test for Pata Yamaha's Van der Mark. Michael, who is still recovering from a wrist injury sustained in the final race of the 2018 season in Qatar, ended the opening day fifth with a time of 1'41.047. With improved conditions for the second and final day of testing in Jerez, Van der Mark switched his focus to evaluating a number of chassis upgrades, with positive results. And Van der Mark improved his pace, with a lap time of 1'40.145 securing him seventh position on the timesheet.
The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team now head to Portimão for two more days of testing on Sunday and Monday, after which the bikes will be packed and shipped to Australia for the opening round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Phillip Island circuit.
Michael van der Mark – Pata Yamaha WorldSBK – P7 – 1'40.145: "It's been a really positive test. For me it was important to see how my wrist is after the winter break and I'm feeling quite good with it. I'll certainly be fully fit once we get to Phillip Island for the first race. Once the track had cleaned up yesterday afternoon we tried so many things on the bike, with some big improvements that I like a lot and I think Alex thinks the same. There's obviously been a lot of hard work done over the winter and it's good for the people who put in the work to see their efforts rewarded at the first test of the season. I'm happy with what we achieved here in Jerez and now I'm looking forward to Portimão."


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Subaru are a leading car brand, specialising in vehicles that aren't designed for the mass market. They are proud of the fact that their cars appeal to a different kind of person and family.
Subaru introduced the Subaru XV crossover vehicle to the UK market but wanted to raise brand awareness to a unique kind of consumer- active families who wanted something different from their car. They wanted to target a very small, top end sector of parent bloggers and Design & Social were drafted in to help create bespoke video creation, and social media coverage via the campaign #XVAdventure.
The campaign is still running, but so far Subaru have managed to raise awareness of the XV and increase their presence on social media, specifically to a family audience who may not have been aware of them before. The videos we have created, along with social media content are being used on the Subaru UK homepage.


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7 Times Aamir Khan Went Through Shocking Transformations
Aamir Khan went through shocking transformations for his films and projects and here is a list of all the times he has shocked everyone with his transformations. Read on
Aamir Khan has gone through shocking transformations in his career. He has always pushed the envelop with his performances and left audiences spellbound with his hard work. Here is a lookback at the 7 times Aamir Khan went through shocking transformations for his work in his films.
Here are seven times @aamir_khan's transformations were pretty fantastic. Log on to https://t.co/6bKQT4cmZc to read more. #AamirKhan #MasalaMagazine pic.twitter.com/QwmbsCLB1Z— Masala! (@masalamagazine) March 22, 2019
1. Dangal:
Playing Mahavir Singh Phogat, Aamir Khan went through extensive weight gain. He lost all the weight he gained as well. From fat to fit, this was quite a journey!
2. Secret Superstar
For Secret Superstar, Aamir Khan donned the flamboyant pop-star celebrity look which was hilarious. Aamir Khan was also the producer of the film and the film hit box office gold!
3. Pk
Aamir played an alien from outer space visiting the Earth to find out about customs and the culture. For this he was often wearing a skirt and eating paan and like most of Aamir Khan's films, this too was a box office success story.
4. Mangal Pandey
The swirling moustache and the wild hair was what Aamir went for during his preparation for Mangal Paanday.
5. Thugs of Hindostan
The film was a critical and a commercial failure but Aamir's look was quite famous. Heavily inspired from Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Carribbean, Thugs of Hindostan didn't fare strongly but Aamir did attempt to bring a change from his regular roles.
6. Ghajini
Playing a man recovering from retrograde amnesia, the film was also inspired from Christopher Nolan's film "Memento". Aamir buffed his body and build up some serious muscle for this film!
7. Old man in this ad!
In a recent ad, Aamir is seen playing an old man who is wearing spectacles and also has a pot-belly! Aamir definitely likes to play around with his appearance, doesn't he!


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Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Disabled Access Day!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Disabled Access Day!
Check out this fab demonstration kitchen event from Borough Market - we're sure this is one event that will be very popular!
Great to see that Disabled Access Day was mentioned in a Parliamentary Motion at Westminster.
A group of young people from the training and employment social enterprise NOW Group are doing their bit to encourage people with disabilities to visit new spaces and places in Belfast and beyond as part of the first ever Disabled Access Day.
Find out how Dunfermline Athletic Football Club will welcome disabled supporters on Disabled Access Day.
Read about the drop-in session the National Theatre has planned for visitors on Disabled Access Day.
On Disabled Access Day New Visuality, a York-based charity, are launching a new scheme that will see businesses and other venues place a sticker in their windows highlighting that their staff are 'Happy to Help' disabled visitors.
The National Waterfront Museum invites you to check out their accessible tools such as magnifying glasses, loop headsets or torches on Disabled Access Day.


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Triumph Bonneville T100
Make Model
Four stroke, parallel twin
cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max Power
Max Torque
Front Suspension
Wheel Travel
Rear Suspension
Wheel Travel
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Dry Weight
Wet Weight
Oil Capacity
Fuel Capacity
T100. Classic Sixties styling.
Bang up to date engineering. Retro meets
modern. Double-barrelled, fuel-injected responsiveness from the
865cc parallel twin. Smooth pulling, double-barrelled fun. A
mellow backbeat from the twin peashooter exhausts. Chrome engine
covers. Black instrument surround with tacho. Triumph logo on
the seat. Two-tone paint. Spoked wheels. Fork gaiters. You got
the look.
Motorcycling the way it's meant to be.
Ride it with a smile.
The most famous name in motorcycling is as
famous today as it was 50 years ago.
Built in the spirit of the all-conquering
British twins that ruled the roads in the 1960s, the modern day
Bonnevilles uniquely combine up-to-date design and manufacturing
methods with traditional styling and attitude.
Whether you prefer the late Seventies look
of the agile and accessible Bonneville and Bonneville SE, or the
pure 1960s class of the wire-wheeled T100, your Bonneville will
be powered by a thoroughly modern and reliable 865cc
fuel-injected parallel-twin unit that oozes character and
delivers enough go to match the show.
Few bikes attract as much attention as the
Bonneville, which is probably why it attracts a wide range of
riders that encompasses those who rode the original Meriden
Bonnevilles, baby boomers who lusted after them and young riders
who appreciate the timeless style and accessibility of a
traditional motorcycle.
Bonneville still delivers a unique style
and appeal unmatched by any other motorcycle. Enviable glances
and engaging chat from passer-bys come as standard.
Fuel Efficiency: 43 MPG City / 57 MPG
Engine: Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin,
360º firing interval
Exhaust : Stainless steel headers, twin
chromed silencers
Seat Height: 775 mm 30.5 in
Classic Sixties style wouldn't be complete without spoked wheels
or peashooter exhausts that hark back to the very first
Bonnevilles of 1959.
Modern disc brakes, suspension and steel
cradle frame blend seamlessly into the package and ensure that
the T100 is tough enough for today's road conditions.
Traditional two-tone colour schemes with hand finished
coachlines, or timeless Jet Black alternatives on the black
edition, fit the character of the T100 and complete the period
The air-cooled 865cc power plant is a modern design but styled
to look like an authentic parallel-twin of the 1960s, right down
to the dummy pushrods and 'carburettors' that hide the modern
fuel injectors. But beneath the retro looks lies a very current
and usable motorcycle that appeals to new and experienced
motorcyclists alike. Thumb the electric starter and today's
Bonneville / Bonneville T100 comes to life instantly and with
the distinctive tone that only a parallel twin can deliver. A
healthy 67bhp and 50 ft.lbs of torque
give the modern day Bonneville peppy performance that is at home
both in the city and on the open road.
Lightweight 17" cast alloy wheels make the Bonneville agile and
easy to ride, while the low 740mm seat height makes it
accessible to motorcyclists of all ages and experience.
The Bonneville & Bonneville T100's 41mm
front forks and traditional chromed rear shocks provide poised
handling and a comfortable ride.
Short mudguards and stylish chrome megaphone silencers complete
the 1970s look for the Bonneville. While the standard Bonneville
delivers an authentic roadster experience, the T100 takes things
a stage further with real 1960s' detailing. Peashooter
silencers, classic coachlined two-tone paintwork and spoked
steel wheels (with a larger 19" front) give the T100 more
presence and the sort of kudos only a 'Brit twin' can deliver.
Classic spoked wheels make for great looks
and easy handling.
Pure sixties look with wire wheels,
peashooter silencers, smooth topped seat with white piping and
chromed tank badge confirming this Triumph's authenticity.
Matching speedo and tachometer sit proudly
over the chromed headlight and deliver a comprehensive
instrument package for the T100.
Classically styled tubular steel frame
with 41mm front forks and modern disc brakes.


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Monday, July 14, 2008
Finally ....
.... found the time, inspiration and energy to make a traditional layout again!
Some weeks ago I bought We dare you, scrapbook challenges about real life from Kristina Contes, Nisa Fiin, Genevieve Simmonds and Meghan Heath Dymock.
So I got inspired by that and made this simple layout yesterday afternoon. What also helped to finish it, was the presence of Heidi who came over for the day. She also needed some special scrapbook time to get started again after her mom past away.
First we went through my new books and Heidi's scrapbook magazines (Making Memories and Creating Keepsakes), sitting in the sun in my backyard with a cup of herbal tea. Then I made some roasted bread with a home made vegetable spread in between. Can't find the English word for it but we call it a tosti. The recipe is from the Fit for life diet.
After lunch we finally started to work on our layouts.
I also taught Heidi how to work with the clone stamp in Adobe Photoshop on a damaged photo of her DH.
I felt great after she left around 7 p.m.!!! The scrap mojo is back!!
After I made some sandwiches (wasn't in the mood to make dinner) I immediately started on my next project. Last year I made a mini album about Me in 2007, but I never filled it with photos and journaling. So that's my new project. I hope to finish it today.
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CNN has revealed pictures of the other two minifigures for the exclusive giveaways at San Diego Comic Con 2012. In addition to Bizarro and Phoenix, you can also try to get Shazam and Venom if you are at the LEGO booth on Friday.
**Update – That is actually the Black Suited Spider-man.**
**Source – CNN Geek Out**


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By Laman Ismayilova
Gloomy and cloudy weather is expected in Baku and Absheron peninsula on December 12. Southeast wind will blow.
The temperature will be +5,+8 °C at night, +9,+11 °C in the daytime, the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry reported.
In Baku, the temperature will be +5+7 °C at night, +9+11 °C in the daytime.
Atmospheric pressure will be above the normal-766 mm mercury column. Relative humidity will be 70-80 percent.
Rainless weather is expected in the country's regions.
Fog will be observed in some places at night and in the daytime. West wind will blow.
The temperature will be +2,+7 °C at night, +8,+13 °C in the daytime.
In the mountains, the temperature will range from -3 °C to +2°C at night and +3,+7 °C during the day.
As for medical-meteorological forecast, air temperature is expected to be close to the climatic norm, which is favorable for meteo-sensitive people.
Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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Dogshells is an innovative product with simple solution. "Dogshells is an all natural calcium supplement for dogs made from 100% recycled eggshells. Inspired by their repurpose/reuse philosophy, Nashville based studio, Perky Bros created an on-demand, stamp-based stationery and sample system so they could create exactly what they need when they need it. Rather than typical disposable packaging, their jars are durable and made to last—silkscreened on glass and ready to be re-used once they're empty."
Designed by Perky Bros, Nashville, Tennessee
Photography: Neely Catignani
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On Sunday 3 March 2019 we launched our new church vision, beginning a new chapter in the life and work of Emmanuel.
We are a church of missional disciples seeking to love God and love each other; influencing our community, city, nation and world with the love of Jesus that we might see His Kingdom come.
We believe that God is calling us to be…
committed to the Word, the Spirit, prayer and worship
a church for our local community; focused on loving, serving and winning those who don't yet know Jesus
missional disciples who are bold and courageous, unafraid to take risks and step out in faith
willing to follow God's leading and direction and to pay the price of being obedient to his call in the use of ourselves, our time and our resources
To do this we believe that God is calling us to grow deeper, grow younger and grow wider.
Growing deeper…
in our relationship with God and in our relationship with each other. Maintaining the priorities of worship, prayer, bible teaching and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit.
Growing younger…
facing the challenge of declining attendance of under 40s in the UK we are committed to placing a special emphasis on trying to reach children, young people and their families.
Growing wider…
in mission and evangelism. Growing as missional disciples taking the good news of Jesus and his love and kingdom wherever we go throughout the week. Growing in our outreach as a church seeking to love and serve the people who live and work in Northwood.


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"We are pleased to announce that the cut, ""Palette Full of Jazz", the 5th track on Songs To Paint By, has just been named a FINALIST in the 17th Annual Great American Song Contest. Over 1,700 songwriters from 44 countries competed in 2015! Songs To Paint By was recorded by The Lanny Sherwin Jazz Project. Lanny Sherwin, became a member of the Great American Song Contest's Hall of Fame in 2012 for one of his children's songs. Stay tuned for more!" - Great American Song Contest
"Wow this is great stuff!!!! I am going to add to my station!" - Sonja Denyse, Airplay Buzz
— "Great Stuff!"
"Great album! We like a lot. We will play nine tracks on this project on the French and Russian antennas NETRADIO (http://www.netradio.fr)." - Christophe Marcy, PromoBuzzFrance
— "Great album!"
"We just heard: "The Color of Groove" won FIRST PLACE in the 28th annual Dallas Songwriters' Assoc song contest in the "Instrumental category! Just one word applies: Groovy!" - Dallas Songwriters' Association
— "Award-Winning!"
"Lanny Sherwin has put together a masterpiece. He has painted nine wonderful sonic portraits with solid compositions and beautiful interpretations by the members of The Lanny Sherwin Jazz Project. "Songs To Paint By" is the perfect studio companion. - Greg LeRoy, Art teacher for 35 years, Founder of the Riviera Fine Arts Center (Santa Barbara, CA), former lead guitarist for Crazy Horse." - Greg LeRoy
— "The Perfect Studio Companion!"
"Music to Paint By is a delight! Lanny Sherwin's latest CD bills itself as smooth jazz. It is that and then some. There is a fullness of sound and mood that is better than just plain smooth jazz. I am not a painter. But I have designed a quilt, done beadwork, taken a drive and even vacuumed to "Music to Paint By." Vacuuming to these lovely tunes might be a bit sacrilegious but it made a mundane task lighter! A most enjoyable CD. Thank you, Lanny. " - Eileen Erikson
— "A Delight!"
""Palette Full Of Jazz," has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Instrumental category of the 32nd Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Alert the media!" - Loralyn Coles, 32nd MASC Director
— Songwriters' Association of Washington
" I'm sure your CD will fit well with one of my Painting DVDs. "
— John Crump, New Zealand Master Artist
"Hey, Lanny - really enjoyed listening to your CD in the studio as I painted the other day with a friend. I'm very impressed!" - Richard Robinson - one of New Zealand's best painters
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Weight Management
I have various methods of achieving weight loss at Practical Hypnotherapy. The Hypno-Band Therapy is a world-renowned method.
I also can see you with a different approach. Any sensible and mature approach should still give similar suggestions for healthy eating, portion size, less snacking and more exercise (to name but a few) that you would find in Hypno-Band, but if the virtual surgery session is not for your I can see you for 3 instead of 4 sessions and still include an audio track in the process.
Before beginning the first of the 3 sessions I can work with you to find the best approach for you to achieve your desired weight loss. For this I would either need to speak with you or have some email contact to establish the habits around food and(or) exercise that need to be addressed. I'm more than happy to read a length about your habits and goals so as I can plan ahead for the sessions. I can also structure the sessions following session 1 (giving you all-encompassing healthy suggestions) and then moving towards session 2 and 3 to be more specific as to your own needs, which I will take into account and then plan them from that point, ready for your appointments.
Session 1 is the longest of the three and usually lasts for 90 minutes, but could be longer, so please allow up to two hours.
The appointments are between a week and three weeks apart, depending on client and suitable appointment availability.
I recommend, for both standard hypnosis weight loss programmes and Hypno-Band sessions alike, that all of the sessions (apart from Hypno-Band session 4) are put in your diary at the start of treatment so as to reinforce that these programmes are ones to be adhered to. Your commitment is the key to success. a week apart is preferable as this will allow for weekly weigh-ins and for you to notice changes in the ways you think about food and exercise.
For weight management sessions I would ask client to commit to 3 sessions. For this commitment I am now offering £20 discount (total of £130).
If a deposit is made the balance for the sessions is to be settled at session 1.


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Brighton Marathon
Run 26.2 miles along the stunning Brighton coast. The Brighton Marathon course runs along the Brighton seafront, so you're guaranteed a lovely view and an amazing atmosphere. This marathon has become bigger and better every year! Book your place now with Barts Charity.
Where will donations go?
We support Barts Health NHS Trust and Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, so you can choose to fundraise for:
- St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Medical research
How will we support you?
We appreciate every single one of our fundraisers - you make it possible for us to fund vital healthcare and research. As a valued member of the Barts Charity team you will get:
- A dedicated contact in our Events Team
- A fundraising toolkit, ongoing advice and support
- A Barts Charity running vest
- The opportunity to share your story on our social media channels
If you have any questions about our runs, or would like more information on how Barts Charity will use your donations to make a difference, please get in touch with Jenny on 020 7332 9341 or via email.Sign up now


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Taiwan's ambassador to Panama expressed concern on Tuesday over a series of crimes targeting his compatriots and said he would ask the Central American nation to improve security.
The diplomat said that on Wednesday there would be a 'peaceful' march in Panama which would be 'not a protest but as a repudiation and in solidarity' with the families of the victims.
He said the marchers will call on the authorities 'to continue or further their efforts in all security measures.' The comments came a week after a Dominica national was arrested in last year's kidnapping and killing of five young people of Chinese descent, who were buried in a house west of the capital.
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Here is some good footage from a club rider at the Tough One. He is riding a KTM Freeride 250R. He gets off to a bit of a slow start but easily gets by many riders in the difficult sections. Keep an eye out for the rider tumbling all the way down the hill. This stuff is always steeper than it looks on camera.
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Langford Proper
105 679 Wagar Ave, Cobalt Townhouses, Langford, Victoria, British Columbia, V9B 3B2, Canada
Conveniently located, almost new, super stylish townhome in the heart of Langford! In a private enclave of just 7 units, This unit in "Cobalt" is in as-new condition and features 1326 sq ft of quality living space. Not your average city home - there's a garage AND carport (in-line) with tonnes of storage. High end finishes abound, with gorgeous white-washed oak engineered floors, quartz counter tops, designer kitchen with tile back splash and high end energy-star appliances including gas stove. Large living room with sliding door to balcony for morning coffee. 9' ceilings throughout, except for vaulted in main and second bedroom upstairs. Energy efficient ductless heat pumps for warm winters and cool summers. Heated tile floor in ensuite bath. Spacious rear patio for outdoor entertaining. Great location, walk to most everything, transit nearby, just a short ride to the Goose trail. Put this on your list today!
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Lei Zhengfu Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
Friday, July 5, 2013
Lei Zhengfu, a former Chongqing official, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined 300,000 yuan for taking bribes. The investigation began after a sex tape of him was leaked online. Here are the feelings of the Chinese people.


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In 1985, the College established an annual staff awards program to honor outstanding staff members. The winners of the award will receive a cash award and a framed certificate signed by the Dean, and will be invited to an awards luncheon hosted by the Dean. Up to seven awards are given out annually.
Front row, left to right: Rachel Meyer (South Asia Institute); Dean Randy Diehl; Stephanie Kaufman (American Studies); Crystal McCallon (Student Affairs)
Back row, left to right: Andrea Golden (English); Andrew Beachum (Centralized Business Services)
Stacey Amorous, Andrew Beachum, Michelle Botello, Heather Gatlin, Andrea Golden, Martha Gonzalez, Kevin Hsu, Stephanie Kaufman, Barbara Landberg, Jerry Larson, Jessica Mahoney, Crystal McCallon, Hannah McKenna, Rachel Meyer, Matthew Milburn, Vanessa Noya, Tatem Oldham, Billie Pierce, Benjamin Rapstine, Holly Schwadron, Susan Somers, Meghan Thomson, Khoa Tran, Nathan Vickers, Carolina Villanueva, Katie Beth Willis


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TheNavalArch launches a new product!
Towing Bridle Force Calculator
This Excel sheet helps you calculate the force in each bridle line when the towed object is rotated at an angle
It can be used for a standard case of single towline and a towing bridle comprised of tow lines (see figure on right)
- Checks if any bridle line has gone slack
- Calculates the critical angle at which the bridle line will go slack
- Calculates the forces in individual bridle lines
- Calculates the moment and rotational stiffness due to the towing force
This spreadsheet can be useful in actual Towing Operations to calculate the forces in the towing bridle lines and to check if any of the lines is overloaded.
For more info, please visit www.thenavalarch.com


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ParentsConnect.com is dedicated to creating a space for parents to get the support and community they need in order to build strong healthy relationships with their children. It provides parents with activities, product recommendations, parenting info, daily tips, recipes, baby names and their meanings, and family-friendly resources. It also offers a place to share your parenting expertise by submitting your own tips, local activities, crafts, recipes, photos, stories, comments and ratings.
The site offers parenting articles like "10 Imperfect Parenting Truths" and "Bonding with Your Newborn Baby" and a place to "jump in the conversation".
Parents Connect helps parents with kids of all ages: preconception through pregnancy, and infant through teen. It is also a resource for bringing fun stuff for kids like Noggin, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nick@Nite and the N. You will find all sorts of family websites in their network like:
- Nick.com – Kids games, teen celebrities and more
- Nick Jr. – Preschool games, kids crafts and recipes
- Teen Nick – Quizzes
- Games – online games, iphone games, free online games
- Shockwave – Racing games, time management, download games
Parents Connect offers five free newsletters to help you stay connected:
- Your Pregnancy: Week by Week
- Your Baby: Birth to Birthday Cake
- Your Toddler: Stages & Phases
- The Family Table (Six, yummy dishes delivered to your inbox every week!)
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Campapge is another resource to help parents. If you are looking for the perfect summer camp for your kids check out our online summer camp directory. We offer listings of:
As well as many other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online directory of summer camps for more information.


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Coupang is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce platforms on the planet. We are on a mission to revolutionize everyday lives for our customers, employees and partners. We solve problems no one has solved before to create a world where people ask, "How did we ever live without Coupang?"
Coupang is a global company with offices in Beijing, Los Angeles, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, and Silicon Valley.
Team Description:
Coupang's Identity & Access Management (IAM) Team is responsible for managing the company's IAM Infrastructure. We are responsible for providing a platform that defines and manages the correct access to enterprise assets by the right users in the right context. We are looking for team members with prior experience in IAM that are creative in solving problems, excited to work in new technology areas and be ready to wear multiple hats to get things done in a highly-energized, fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and leadership in the implementation of identity and access management services identity management, single sign-on, role based access control, multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, and associated identity and access management services
- Lead the enhancement process for the Identity Access Management (IAM) program
- Lead program design review working directly with customers and business owners on the integration requirements including provisioning, de-provisioning and user lifecycle into the IAM platform
- Support the day-to-day operations of the IAM solutions and services
- Participate in troubleshooting of IAM solutions and services
- Produce architecture designs and engineering artifacts.
- Develop and maintains documentation of key operational processes
- Automate workflows and create repeatable processes
- Assist with strategy and customization/deployment regarding privileged access and generic accounts
- Assist with role mining and definition
- Development of automated workflows and tools to assist in the delivery of services
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Have a DevOps mindset, understanding the collaboration and integration required to achieve objectives including Agile and Continuous Delivery methodologies
- Solid hands on experience with and deep knowledge of Saviynt or SailPoint
- Experience with Okta
- Experience with MFA using RSA, Okta, Azure AD, or a comparable product
- Experience with Active Directory, Radiant Logic FID, or a comparable product
- Hands-on experience integrating identity lifecycle with an HR source, such as Workday
- Strong aptitude and understanding of the delivery of IT Services from Service Design, through Service Transition and Service Delivery
- Experience with DevOps, Automation/Orchestration Tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, etc.)
- Prior coding and/or scripting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands on experience with and deep knowledge of Saviynt Identity Governance, Administration
- Hands on experience with and deep knowledge of Okta
- Hands on experience with and deep knowledge of deploying MFA using Okta
- Experience with Active Directory
- Experience with Radiant Logic FID
- Experience with CyberArk, BeyondTrust Privileged Identity, or a comparable product
- Desired certification: CISSP
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By Wojciech Gorczyca
This wide reference overlaying neoplastic hematopathology comprises over 500 color illustrations depicting hematopoietic tumors related to lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and usually affected extranodal organs, with certain emphasis at the differential analysis. It discusses simple scientific, prognostic, morphologic and phenotypic info, with various tables summarizing the phenotypic profiles of the most typical hematologic tumors. an important characteristic of this e-book is an method of hematologic tumors according to the WHO class, with correct examples and emphasis at the most precious morphologic and immunophenotypic good points utilized in diagnosis.It could be a useful reference for all working towards hematologists, oncologists and pathologists.
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17 compares expression of pan-T antigens in benign lymph node (upper panels) and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (lower panels). Note increase in forward scatter and loss of CD5 and CD7 in T-cell lymphoma (residual benign T-cells are marked with *). 6 shows the frequency of loss or diminished expression of pan-T antigens in different types of peripheral T-cell lymphoproliferations. Normal expression of all four pan-T antigens does not exclude T-cell lymphoma. Typical (moderate-bright) expression of all four antigens is present in 32% of peripheral (mature) T-cell lymphomas, most commonly in T-prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL; 57%), followed by AILD (25%), Sezary's syndrome (12%), anaplastic large cell lymphoma (11%), T-LGL (8%), and peripheral T-cell lymphoma, unspecified (7%).
Aberrant expression of CD5 by B-cells is typical for B-CLL/SLL and mantle cell lymphoma. 11F illustrates moderate expression of CD10 by CD19+ B-cells (upper right quadrant). 12 presents the difference between polytypic and monoclonal expression of surface light-chain immunoglobulins. 12A) shows two distinct populations of cells, based on the expression of CD20 (B and C; x-axis): CD20+ cells (B-cells) and CD20- cells (T-cells). B-cells show kappa expression (B; upper right quadrant) and lambda expression (C; upper right quadrant); therefore, they are polytypic.
18 T-PLL (A, bone marrow staining for CD3; B, molecular test Atlas of differential diagnosis in neoplastic hematopathology 34 with clonal peak (arrow); C–G, flow cytometry). Flow cytometry immunophenotyping shows no loss of pan-T antigen expression (D–G). Lack of aberrant expression of pan-T antigens does no exclude malignancy. g. CD33 or CD117. 9 presents a comparison between the mature and precursor T-cell neoplasms. TALL/LBL more often shows dimmer expression of CD45, lack of CD2 and CD3 (surface), dual positive or dual negative CD4/CD8 expression, lack of TCR, and expression of CD10 and CD117 when compared to mature tumors20,22.