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Reality TV Spawn
The parents of wannabe singer-actor-celebrity Marissa Leigh, 16, of Scottsdale, Ariz., employ 10 people for her career development, according to an April Arizona Republic story, including manager; publicist; voice coach; two acting coaches; people to do makeup, hair and wardrobe; musical composer; photographer; and webmaster (plus, of course, an entourage of confidence-boosting friends). "She's spoiled," said her mother, "but hopefully, it's a grounded spoiled." However, on her national TV debut, on MTV's "My Super Sweet 16" (a party which her parents spent $150,000 to stage), she was caught saying "I'm a princess" and "I'm such a rock star that I can do this" and "I always get exactly what I want." Even after MTV cut the two songs she sang, she was optimistic: "(This show)'ll still put my name out there and stuff."
Compelling Explanations
In Yorktown, N.Y., in June, one spouse who was roughed up by the other during a domestic eruption tried (as sometimes happens) to talk police out of filing charges. However, the battering spouse this time was Emily Hanlon-Tarasov, a novelist, and the explanation of her husband (who was knocked unconscious when Hanlon-Tarasov angrily threw a book) was fittingly creative: "A few things began flying at the wall," he said, "and one of them was a telephone book. And unfortunately, my head moved into the space that the book was flying (into)." Hanlon-Tarasov was nevertheless charged with assault.
The Litigious Society
Max Foster, 18, complained to a London Daily Telegraph reporter in June that two police officers in Bath, England, had told him they were under instructions not to pursue a man who had been spotted on Foster's stolen moped, because the man was not wearing a helmet. According to Foster, the town's rules of engagement for officers discourage such chases because the suspect might fall off the moped, hit his head and sue the police.
Jay and Laura Flynn of Lilburn, Ga., filed a $111 million lawsuit in June against Home Depot and the maker of Tile Perfect Stand'N Seal Grout Cleaner, charging that a defect caused toxic fumes that permanently destroyed half of Jay's lung capacity, which, among other effects, according to Laura, ended the couple's "extremely active love life." She added, "I mean every day. But now that is over."
There Must Be Somebody We Can Sue: (1) Daughter Carriel Louah, 25, is suing her parents for at least $75,000 for the broken ankle she suffered in a fall on their property when she paid them an unexpected visit in Darlington, Wis., in 2005. The mother said she appreciated the surprise birthday visit, but denied any negligence. (A judge refused to toss out the lawsuit in July.) (2) Jaime Pinedo filed a lawsuit in Hackensack, N.J., in June against the estate of his late brother's late girlfriend. Daniel Pinedo and Xiomara Ortiz were murdered in May 2004, execution style, by Ortiz's jealous former boyfriend, and Jaime Pinedo alleges that that was Ortiz's fault.
The Laws of Irony
(1) In July, former peace activist Christiaan Briggs, 30 (who had gone to Iraq in 2003 to protest the impending U.S. attack), was arrested in Islington, England, and charged with knocking a man out (leaving him in a coma) in a fight after he allegedly hit on the man's girlfriend. (2) The British watchdog Environmental Agency, which prosecutes pollution violators, was fined the equivalent of nearly $14,000 in May for allowing toxic waste to flow from its monitoring station along the River Exe in Somerset. (3) In July, municipal officials in Provincetown, Mass., held a community meeting to air numerous complaints by heterosexuals that they are targets of hate speech by the town's large gay and lesbian population.
What Goes Around, Comes Around: Colin Watson, 63, one of Britain's most notorious illegal collectors of rare bird eggs (having been convicted six times and having had nearly his entire collection confiscated by the government), fell to his death in May from a tree he had climbed in south Yorkshire to check out a nest.
In June, the Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia (home of 15 of the 19 Sept. 11 hijackers), along with the country's civil aviation authority, jointly announced scholarships for Saudi men and women for bachelor's and graduate-school study in the United States in such fields as "air traffic control," "flight safety" and "other majors related to the airline transport industry."
People With Issues
(1) In June, Betty Jean Barachie was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling $1.5 million from her employer so that she could indulge a mindless compulsive-shopping habit; among her inexplicable, 1,500-item haul were 58 coats, 16 chain saws, more than 3,000 books, and a John Deere tractor. (2) Nurse Christopher Irvin, 32, was charged in April with molesting a comatose 4-year-old girl under his care at Children's Hospital in San Diego; he told police he had touched the girl's genitals only "to see if I liked it." (He said he didn't and that, because he wasn't sexually aroused, he must not be attracted to children.)
Least Competent Criminals
A federal appeals court in June affirmed the conviction of Aaron Fraser (aka Asante Kahari) for defrauding a Michigan woman he had met in an Internet chat room and had eventually taken for $38,000 in a counterfeit check scam. (Kahari had sent the woman bogus checks for deposit into her account, and then met her to collect the cash, and was gone by the time the bank realized the checks were counterfeit.) Kahari had denied the charges, but the prosecutor introduced portions of a book, "The Birth of a Criminal" by Asante Kahari, which describes in precise detail the very scheme Kahari was accused of pulling on the Michigan woman. "I would get online," he wrote, "meet a broad and be mailing her the (computer-generated counterfeit) check the next day."
Signs of the Times
A July poll of American attitudes on lying, conducted by the Associated Press and the market research firm Ipsos, revealed that many of the respondents could not bear to give poll-takers straight answers from one question to the next. For example, 40 percent said they "never" lied, but in the next question, about 10 percent of that 40 percent said they might even have lied just within the previous week. More than half said lying was "never" justified, but two-thirds then said lying is OK sometimes.
British fitness trainer Liz Stuart conducts "powerpramming" classes for new mothers, the centerpiece of which is the women's use of their own infants as weights for such exercises as bicep curls and chest presses (adding a kiss to each rep), as well as resistance in "power walks," according to a May Reuters dispatch from London. Said one mother, of her newfound quality time with her babies, "If I had to go to the gym and put the twins into a (nursery), it would cost me a fortune."
Fighting the Good Fight
(1) A 47-year-old man was arrested in Milwaukee in June and charged with stabbing a 54-year-old man in (according to the police report) an argument about not having an argument. (2) Marine veteran Christopher Marlowe, 25, was arrested in New Orleans in June and charged with shooting Army veteran Erik Beelman over which branch of service is tougher. č


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The Impact of Historical Reenactments
It doesn't require a vast knowledge of history to know who was victorious in World War II, yet amateur historians like me continue to attend WW II reenactments. This past weekend was my eighth visit to the annual World War II Days held in Lockport, IL. I knew who would emerge victorious but I still went. There was a bit of a twist concerning this year's reenactment that got me thinking about why I attend every year.
The three day living history event hosted Civil War and Vietnam War reenactors, but the main focus, as the title suggests, consisted of living history demonstrations and a reenactment of a battle from World War II. The battles reenacted have varied during my past seven visits but the premise was always the same, U.S. and allied forces battle and defeat a German force. The twist this year concerned the opposing forces. There were a few groups of reenactors that portrayed U.S. forces in the living history portion of the weekend, but the battle that was reenacted was between Soviet and German forces. Watching a Soviet force defeat a German force got me thinking about history from a long view. Germany was an enemy that needed to be defeated and the Soviet Union was an ally that was needed to defeat Germany, but history has shown the Soviet Union (maybe I should say Joseph Stalin) was not the great liberator of the masses it (or Stalin) presented itself to be. As I walked among the German, Polish, Soviet, and U.S. camps I got to thinking about how living history events and reenactments show us how fluid history can be (I don't mean this in any sort of revisionist history way). History is a fluid timeline that in some ways folds back on itself. Reenactors exist in the present with a full knowledge of what has happened between the historical events they reenact and the modern day in which we all live. These living historians provide us with an experience from the past tempered with knowledge of the present.
Attending World War II Days gave me cause to think about the roles each of the major allied and axis powers had in the war and its outcome. The event allowed me to, for a brief moment, put myself in the time that was World War II and it left me thinking as I went home about the long term relationships those powers had after the war and how they shaped the world we live in. Living history events and reenactments, if done well like Lockport's World War II Days, give us the opportunity to think about history and its impact on our lives, and this is a good thing.

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I'm at that age where my mind still thinks I'm 29, my sense of humor suggests I'm 12 while my body mostly keeps asking if I'm sure I'm not dead yet. – Unknown
Welcome to the big column to end the week "Caught My Eye" (CME)!
If you are a first-time visitor, welcome! CME is the once a week column that is posted here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. There may be some sarcasm and pointed commentary so be warned!
Here are the topics that "Caught My Eye" this week:
- President Trump's Tweet
- Open Letters between Daines/Baucus
- Trump & CNN
- It's Trump's Fault
- Just Football
- One More Thing
President Trump's Tweet:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) sent a fundraising email last week after President Trump thanked him via Twitter for wanting to use the "nuclear option" to pass the funding for the border wall.
Daines said, "I firmly stand with our President – especially when it comes to securing our borders and protecting the rule of law."
At the end of his email, he asked supporters to chip in $10, $25, $50, $100 or more to help him fight back.
I suppose during the 2020 campaign season Trump and company will be campaigning for Daines here in Montana…if they are not in prison.
Open Letters between Daines/Baucus:
Former U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) sent an "open letter" to Daines via the Bozeman Daily Chronicle telling him that the nuclear option is not a good idea.
I guess Baucus could not find Daines Bozeman address, so he sent his letter to the newspaper instead.
Baucus said that if Daines and the Senate go with the nuclear option, it will reduce his effectiveness for Montana.
I do believe that during this whole time leading up to the partial federal government shutdown, Daines has shown he is pretty immature and lacking the skills of a seasoned lawmaker in the Senate. Daines is very good at getting attention from the media.
Daines did respond to Baucus via the Chronicle. His response was almost as good as reading "Dear Abby."
Daines pointed out that Baucus supported the "nuclear option" back in 2013:
Lastly, I do believe you voted for the "nuclear option" in 2013. I found a quote in the Billings Gazette from November 2013: "After talking to Montanans, it was clear to me this was the right thing to do," said Sen. Max Baucus. "The people we work for are sick of gridlock keeping Congress from doing its job and it was time to stand up and do something about it."
Ouch! That brought a smile to my face. Game/Set/Match to Daines…
Trump & CNN:
There are many things President Donald Trump does that piss me off, but CNN took the fact that he signed a few MAGA hats and a campaign sign for troops in Iraq too far:
Trump also posed for photographs with at least one service member who was holding a Trump-Pence campaign sign, and he autographed red "Make America Great Again" hats for troops in fatigues, despite military guidelines that prohibit active-duty troops from participating "in partisan political activities" and the expectation that they keep their political views private while in uniform.
Trump really does not understand the difference of being President and campaigning. He never will. It may not be right, but he does not play by the rules.
Sure military members are supposed to keep their political views private while wearing the uniform and not participate in political activities while wearing the uniform, either.
CNN did not need to point it out. They are acting like it was a national security issue. It's not and as far as I am concerned our brave men and women serving in war zones can get anything they want to be signed by the President.
Besides, the President has more important things to worry about instead of him getting a few troops in trouble for signing a few hats and signs.
Grow up, CNN.
It's Trump's Fault:
More Americans (47%) blame President Donald Trump than congressional Democrats (33%) for the partial U.S. government shutdown, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday, as the closure stretched into its sixth day with no end in sight.
Trump said he would own it and so he does.
Just Football:
The College Football bowl games have not been that good, so far. In fact, I caught myself watching the World Axe Throwing Championship and the World Cup of Dodgeball instead of a college football bowl game the other night.
The big games (Notre Dame and Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma) are coming up on Saturday. I like Clemson and Alabama in these games.
The #23 ranked Missouri Tigers play Monday (Dec. 31) in the Liberty Bowl against former Big 12 rival Oklahoma State. Mizzou should win this game.
On Sunday we have the final week of NFL regular season games. There will be seven early games (11:00 a.m. in Montana) and eight games that start at 2:25 here in Montana. One game, Colts at Titans, kicks off at 6:20. The winner of that game makes the playoffs.
My Kansas City Chiefs are in the playoffs, but they have not played well the last few weeks, losing their last two games. If they win Sunday at home over the Raiders the Chiefs get home field advantage in the whole AFC playoffs. If they lose and the Chargers win, the Chiefs are the fifth seed and will go on the road.
As a Chiefs fan, I am well-acquainted with being disappointed. I expect nothing less this season.
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Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. – Mike Tyson


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Friday, March 15, 2019
Chinese Graffiti now open at 171 Avenue A
[Photos by Steven]
In other new openings, Chinese Graffiti debuted last Friday at 171 Avenue A between 10th Street and 11th Street.
The restaurant, described as an Asian-American gastropub, is open for now from 5-11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; until midnight Thursday-Saturday.
Here's a look at the menu on display...
You can find some food shots on the Chinese Graffiti Instagram account here. No word at this moment who's behind this venture.
Recent restaurants here include Chao Chao, which closed without any notice to patrons in May 2017 after six months in business. Chao Chao evolved from Soothsayer, which opened in January 2016. Soothsayer, from the same operators, also closed without any notice to patrons at the end of September 2016.
And because someone will bring it up... No. 171 was once the onetime home of Rat Cage Records and 171A, the illegal club-turned-rehearsal studio that produced records by Bad Brains and the "Polly Wog Stew" EP by the Beastie Boys.
Previously on EV Grieve:
A quick look inside the new restaurant coming to 171 Avenue A
4 comments:
- NOTORIOUS said...
The menu isn't jarring on the eyes. Nope.
- March 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM
- BagelGuy said...
Wish them the best. This space , the space directly across the street from TSB , and the space next door to TSB, have turned over a combined 12 times in the 7 years we've been on the block. Here's my advice to them: Don't accept credit cards. The greatest scam perpitrated against Mom and Pop's over the past 20 years is that you need to kick 4pct of net towards bank expansion. Worse when they have 'rewards cards.' 'cause guess who's really paying for those rewards? (Hint: It ain't AMEX. ) It's a scam. You don't need it. Go ask Frankie on 2nd Ave. Put that money towards your huge rent and payroll. Secondly, don't fall for the 'branding scam.' You're not a brand. You're a small local restaurant. No need to plaster your name all over bags, cups, and any other nonsense people tell you has to be branded. The sh$t goes in the garbage so pay 4x less and keep it plain. Three, don't hire a PR or social media person. Total waste of money. Instead of screaming all over the internet about how great you are , DO A GOOD JOB day in and day out. Your guests will handle the PR for you. Trust me. It's all BS. They'll try to convince you that you need to do these things. Don't. No one is spending more money because they can put it on a card. The branded bag is going in the trash and no one is looking at it on the way there. No one cares what you're posting on Facebook. No ones coming because they read about you on an in flight mag. And Instagram won't help you if you're food stinks. Do a good job day in and day out. I wish you the best. It would be nice for Westville and TSB to have another long term neighbor.
- March 15, 2019 at 7:10 PM
- Shawn said...
Amazing post Chris! Westville space was also a revolving door until they came in. You're 100% right the other spots on the block that came and went because they didn't have a great product or latch on with the regulars and locals, and you can only do so much bridge and tunnel business.
Look at how well Boris & Horton are doing, and Mikey Likes It. It can be done!
- March 16, 2019 at 10:46 PM
Bring back Empire Biscuit!
— Said no one, ever.
- March 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM


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Perfect Tips To Bust Your Bad Hair Days
There are lots of tips and techniques which can be learned with regards to hair care. Take into account the tips with this article to decide which style and cut will match your personality and look best.
Poor nutrition may be causing your hair to appear flat or dull. Remain fueled with vitamin e antioxidant, iron and omega-3 acids, because they are all essential to keeping your whole body and hair healthy. If it becomes challenging to get all these nutrients, consider taking a multivitamin like a supplement to your diet.
If you dry hair don't rely a lot of over a blow-dryer. Heat styling could damage hair, making it look frizzy. Wrap your hair with a towel instead. As a result your hair dry naturally, so you have minimal frizz.
Trimming hair frequently fails to help it grow faster, this can be a myth. Regardless of how often it can be cut, human hair will grow for a price of approximately one half-inch every month. You may notice your own hair growing faster in summer time, or once you intake biotin supplements. Trims can sort out appearance, since they remove split ends.
When you are getting out from the ocean, if you like your own hair after you've gotten out from the water, there are numerous products which mimic the effects of saltwater. Search for sprays labeled salt spray or something similar. Try putting together a teaspoon of salt and another cup water for your own personel mixture. Add ten drops approximately of lavender oil, and you have bottled ocean water.
Be sure to always be gentle along with your hair by using a towel to dry it. This may make hair frizzy and stretch it helping to make the strands break. You ought to instead blot the wetness out of your hair or wrap it inside a towel.
Also do not brush the hair if it is wet. This can damage the ends and cause breakage.
For healthy, shiny hair, start with a wholesome and nutritious diet. Hair is organic and alive, and therefore requires nourishment to develop.
When you're deficient in vitamins and nutrients, your own hair may become weak or brittle. A more serious nutrient deficiency could even cause baldness Ensure you are eating the proper foods to have the best hair health.
When you apply conditioner to the hair, take care to evenly distribute it from your roots to the ends. Also, you should be likely to keep your conditioner with your hair and allow it to sit for a few minutes to soak in.
When combing or brushing the hair, it is very important begin at the ends of the hair, and detangle your path upwards toward your scalp. Slowly and thoroughly work any knots out as a way to minimize breakage. Once the knots have already been removed, start using complete strokes, moving from top to bottom gently.
Eating healthy and never smoking are two excellent ways to give yourself healthy and shiny hair. Make your hair's style, length, and texture in your mind while looking after your hair can make it much easier to choose styles that complement the shape of your respective face…


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In this blog we will discuss about Power BI Mobile Application. Power BI mobile app let us access our Office 365 Excel reports on the go. It is HTML5 compatible so that is optimized to be accessed by mobile devices that has different sizes. Microsoft claimed the application will be available in Apples App Store and Android Market but till the day I wrote this blog I could only find in Windows Store.
Install Power BI mobile app from Windows store and start the application.
This is will be your welcome screen. To one your Power BI site click on Browse
Type the url of your site then click on the right arrow
You will be prompted to enter your user email address and password.
Now you should be able to see your Workbooks
You could browse the data and Power View report by clicking on the arrows on the right and left side.
We are still on the prerelease version at the time of this blog written and some of the objects in Power View like maps and scatter diagrams are not visible on the Power BI mobile app. You could also check if your report object on Power BI site could also be displayed on the Mobile App or not
For example I have this report and if you hover over the rectangle at the bottom right you will see the message above
If you click on it you will see that visualization is not supported message
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The plane crash of a commuter plane near Buffalo, New York operated by Colgan Air earlier this year caused the wrongful death of 50 people. Federal officials have realized new rules should be passed regarding how long pilots fly before they rest.
Pilots who do not sleep enough can cause the same event a driver can without sleep: a plane crash or car accident that leads to personal injury or wrongful death.
Our car accident attorneys know fatigue can lead to car accidents that can cause personal injury or wrongful death. Drowsy driving leads to hundreds of car accidents every year.
The trucking industry can be responsible for some of these types of auto accidents. Truckers can sometimes work long shifts (sometimes overnight), and these truckers are vulnerable to driving without enough rest or falling asleep at the wheel.
Car accidents or semi-truck crashes can lead to personal injury like whiplash or traumatic brain injuries like concussions. Wrongful death can occur in severe auto accidents.
Federal investigators have a reason to believe fatigue played a role in the Buffalo crash. The first officer flew all night from her home in Seattle to Newark where the Buffalo flight started. The pilot flew in from Florida and showed signs of fatigue on the cockpit recorder.
The airline industry has been hesitant to change the rules that govern flight and hours, but because of the recent Buffalo crash, the Federal Aviation Administration may be more willing to change their regulations.
Doing this would make pilots more rested while they are in the air transporting hundreds of commuters every day. These men and women are responsible for many lives, and they should take every step necessary to ensure their safety … including getting the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep every day.
Our car accident lawyers believe responsibility of drivers to not get behind the wheel of a car is just as important as pilots getting behind the controls of an airplane. Both methods of travel are used by millions of Americans every year, so everyone must do their part to ensure safe travel without personal injury or wrongful death.
Please contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced car accident lawyer — in either English or Spanish — at (800) 655-6585 or click here to submit your case for a Free Review.
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Embrace the huddle. No, not the football kind of huddle; the one you've been tasked to implement in a stamp-sized room to support the growing demand for quick, easy, and most importantly reliable collaboration experiences. With more office spaces opting for open floor plans, more employees telecommuting, and tech-savvy millennials joining the workforce, huddle rooms have become the de facto standard for promoting brainstorming, creativity, and collaboration—either face-to-face or remotely. Despite their diminutive size, however, these spaces can present hefty tech challenges that can be overlooked and difficult to tackle. That's why they require thoughtful planning and strategizing.
Many huddle rooms necessitate audio, video, and screen-sharing capabilities that were once reserved for boardrooms with C-level participants. However, these rooms aren't small-scale boardrooms. They're daily workhorses whose occupants must be able to start a meeting quickly and operate the technology to support them intuitively. When employees struggle to share their screen or have to reboot the audio source, it hampers productivity and innovation. Your job is to remove any barriers that support the natural flow of information and exchange of ideas.
A successful huddle room is one that's used often, because it delivers what the users need to be productive. Before you sling any old system onto the table, talk to your users to find out what their meetings currently look like and what they're missing. Zero in on what your users really need to collaborate, and then identify what technology and furniture will support those needs. For example, should the table be round to complement face-to-face collaboration, or does it need to terminate at a screen for videoconferencing? Will the room need a dedicated computer for screen sharing? Or is the organization a primarily BYOD culture, necessitating ample and convenient inputs for mobile devices or laptops?
If you're working from a blank slate, it's much easier to build out a huddle room. But the more likely reality is that you'll have to work within the constraints of a preexisting space, flipping a former office into a vibrant collaborative space for four to six participants and without a dedicated tech closet or rack room close by to house AV components. The good news is that there are professional rack solutions designed to house localized systems, including tables, credenzas, and options that take advantage of the unused space behind a flat screen.
Huddle rooms should be clean and welcoming with the work surfaces reserved solely for participants. There shouldn't be cords and technology dripping off the limited table space. New AV storage and furniture solutions can conveniently and discreetly house devices to remove clutter, which will maximize the available workspace and make users feel comfortable getting down to business.
Even if AV components have to live in the room, you still have to be careful about system design. Although it's trickier to balance cable, thermal, and power management requirements with space constraints and the small number of power outlets available in the room, there are options that ease these pain points. Look for shelves or furniture specifically designed to mount small devices, which will ensure proper thermal management, protect component connections, and grant easy access to the system components. Likewise, don't wage a war against the growing number of DC-powered devices and their wall warts you'll likely encounter in these spaces. Rather than squeezing them all in and introducing possible points of failure (and user frustration), look for compact universal power solutions that can be wired to eliminate the burden and bulk of wall warts.
Huddle rooms may be small, but they still require the same approach as a spacious executive boardroom. And unlike a boardroom where the format, user, and technology needs are more defined, huddle rooms can be much more of a moving target. To design successful huddle rooms, the best strategy is a thoughtful strategy.
Megan Knedler is the director of marketing at Middle Atlantic Products.


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Should I put my trust in the cloud?
Concern over data security was intensified by information revelations last year. That made people question who has control over and access to their data, and raised particular issues of trust about cloud environments in general.
This is the second in a series of three blogs about cloud. The first took a broad look at today's cloud industry post Snowden. This one will focus on how we manage the continuing issue of trust. And the third blog will examine how we need to drive new levels of transparency to convince the most skeptical customer that cloud can indeed be trusted.
Trust is imperative
First of all, we must be clear: the cost and operational benefits of cloud are immensely compelling today. And they will grow in importance with the massive volumes of data we can expect to store and manage in future. So trust is imperative if we are to take advantage of the personal and business opportunities that cloud represents for us all.
The second thing to say is that most security breaches actually have nothing at all to do with cloud providers, and can happen as easily – more easily in fact – at an organization's premises as in a cloud environment. The cause is often industrial espionage, and the perpetrators are usually hacker groups or even disgruntled employees. Government agencies are the least of our problems.
It is also true that security professionals today tend to focus on detection and fast response to attacks, using emerging techniques such as pattern recognition, multi-level security, and in-app security. Trying to prevent a breach by an experienced data hacker is nowadays almost impossible, and security budgets reflect this. Canopy for example, a cloud services provider makes extensive use of extraordinary detection technology as a critical part of its security offering.
All that said, however, the simple fact is that customers are concerned about cloud security, whether justified or not. Until they are confident in the cloud, they will not leverage its potential.
So what questions should we ask to begin the process of reassurance?
Where does the legal jurisdiction of my cloud service reside?
Data legislation varies hugely country to country. Europe has a stringent legal framework in place, with harsh penalties for those in breach of EU laws. By contrast, US data laws are more flexible but still require any European company operating there to comply with US legislation. This is partly reflected in the different legal status regarding protection of such data between the US and Europe. In the US, it is a matter of civil law: if you don't like what someone has done to your data, assuming you find out, you can sue them after the event. In Europe, however, it is a constitutional right: you can be prosecuted if you put such data at risk, even before any actual infringement takes place.
Knowing where your data is stored is therefore crucial, as the physical location determines the legal jurisdiction presiding over it.
Can I control where my data is hosted?
If you put your personal possessions in a physical storage unit, you would expect to know where they are being kept and who by. But when storing your data 'possessions' in the cloud, it isn't easy to determine where the servers are. If compliance dictates you must host your data in a certain country, choose a provider that can guarantee it will be stored there, or opt for a private cloud environment that gives you more control over location.
Who handles back-ups?
It's important to consider where your information is being replicated beyond the raw data storage. A provider might store your data in one country, but keep copies in another country. Know who is in charge of your back-ups and where they are storing any replicated data as this could mean different legislation is governing your raw and copied data sets.
Who reports on security breaches?
Because data protection is no longer about just preventing intrusions, you need to check who will be informing you when there's been a security breach involving your data and how long it took them to react.
How do I know which services are trustworthy?
Competition between service providers is heating up. Many will try to assure you of their trustworthiness with security certificates, but make sure you understand what accreditations your provider have, and what these mean for the protection of your data.
These are key areas to consider in rebuilding trust in cloud. In our third and final blog, we will look at how provider transparency should also help – underpinned by robust regulatory compliance.


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2018 Water and Wastewater Rates
I've been engaging with Middlesex Centre residents in a Facebook group where the current state of water and wastewater rates are discussed. As promised to them, I provided an update on the current trajectory for 2018 as a result of the ongoing budget process. As you may recall, I made a motion at Council earlier this year to have the ramifications of a 2.5%, 5%, and 10% reduction of the minimum water and wastewater rates studied. BMA Consulting did this work on behalf of the municipality, along with looking at a number of other issues, and the results are being


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Rehogar erakusketa = Exposición rehogar = Rehogar exhibition
Open design & reuse.
REHOGAR is a collective exhibition and an annual gathering focussing on open design and reuse as tools for social transformation in which better resource use, respect for people and the environment are key issues. The exhibition invites guests on a tour through an ecosystem of practices, tools and products which could alter our current consumption and production patterns.
These real projects, with their explicit aim of providing everyday solutions, are worth far more than the physical objects on display and their applications. More than 40 projects from across the world take a step away from the throwaway culture and bring us closer to a collective and global consciousness based on using, caring and transforming.
The exhibition showcases a wide range of projects which differ hugely in their level of complexity and scale of application. What they have in common is that they have been developed to awaken our consciousness and to instigate change in our ways of living and interacting. Each,
in its own way, opens up and consolidates paths towards greater social and environmental justice.
REHOGAR is now in its tenth edition and this year the exhibition and related activities go hand in hand with a narration of a decade-long process. The project wants to recognise the context, people, alliances and challenges met along the way. Over its ten editions, REHOGAR has exhibited more than 490 national and international projects. The initiative has woven a solid network of people, professionals and communities which drive open and reproducible transformation processes based on new economic, social and environmental paradigms.
Change is in your hands.
What are you waiting for?
Organizer : CICC - Tabakalera
Tags : Exposition, Open design, Recycled, Rehogar


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St. David of the Hills Episcopal Church resulted from a combining of two groups of Episcopalians in the Woodland Park area. One group consisted of local Episcopalians who wanted to start a diocesan mission in Woodland Park. The other group was The Community of Celebration with their Fisherfolk music ministry, organized in Houston, Texas in 1964 as part of a renewal movement in the Episcopal Church. In 1975 The Community moved to the Thunderbird Ranch, a summer camp of Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs (and now a subdivision). Both groups were urged by Colorado's Bishop William C. Frey to come together as one Episcopal presence. On June 3, 1979 services for all local Episcopalians were held at the Grace Church Camp. The name chosen for the new mission in a contest was St. David of the Hills.
In the summer of 1986 the Community of Celebration disbanded at the Church Camp and most members left the area. St. David's Mission continued to hold services at the Church Camp and became a parochial mission of Grace Church in January, 1988. Fr. Ernest Priest who had been with St. David's from its inception transferred to the St. Francis Center in Denver. St. David's continued to be served by supply and interim priests appointed by Grace Church.
In December 1989 when Grace Church put the 200-acre Church Camp property on the market, St. David's Mission moved to a small rental building at 108 N. Park Street in Woodland Park where services were held for 10 years. St. David's celebrated parish status in October, 1997. In (October 2002) St. David's purchased a 3-bedroom home with a commanding view of Pikes Peak at 36 Edlowe Road at the junction of Highway 24, just west of Woodland Park. It became a parish wide effort to transform this building into a lovely place of worship. St. David's continues to be blessed with a strong lay leadership and dedicated supply priests and committed to our Mission Statement: A Worshiping Community, Seeking to Know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Striving to make his love Known.
By Jane Lass


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Cell Phones
AKA: cell, cellular, cellular phone, handy, mobile phone, smartphone
Once a humble device for making and receiving phone calls over a radio frequency, the cellular phone has now become a sophisticated pocket computer capable of doing almost anything a desktop computer is capable of.
- Take and make calls to any other person with a phoneSend and receive text messages
- Take, view, and store pictures and videos using a built-in camera
- Access the Internet
- chat
- Download apps
- Play games common programs, such as a calculator, contacts, calendar, clock, to-do list, etc.
- Remotely control other devices connected to the Internet or connected via Bluetooth
- Store and run files
- Play music and watch movies
According to Wikipedia, the first handheld mobile phone weighed 4.4 pounds (2kg) and was demonstrated by John Mitchell and Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973.
10 years later, in 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x became the first commercially available cell phone. It went on sale in the United States in 1984 for $3,995 and needed to be charged after just 30 minutes of use. Today of course the "cell phone" looks much different and it's estimated that worldwide use has grown to more than 7 billion. Phones have become ubiquitous and are carried by people in all economic tiers in all parts of the world.
Also see: History of Telecommunications


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The joint submission by Foster + Partners and Aston Martin has won first prize, alongside Capoco Design, in Transport for Londons competition to design a new bus for the capital. The two iconic British brands worked together to challenge preconceptions of bus design with a vehicle that is environmentally sensitive, accessible, convivial and reinvents a much-loved symbol of London for the modern era.
After an intense period of research which included canvassing opinion from passengers, drivers and conductors, the two parties worked in close collaboration to design a new bus from the inside-out. In doing so, consideration was given to a wide range of issues including layout, use of materials, motive power, passenger experience and the bus impact on the streetscape and the environment of the city. The bus is designed to navigate the dense and varied streets of London, employing innovative technologies to allow for greater manoeuvrability and energy conservation. Optimising safety, the driver's cabin provides panoramic views as well as incorporating screens to supervise CCTV images and radio communications with the on-board conductor.
Much like a car or a building, the design evolved in response to the needs of its users. The layout, lighting and wooden floors are conceived to encourage a spirit of warmth and community. The arrangement of the decks is driven by comfort and particular consideration is given to the selection of reconstituted leather upholstery to create a tactile living room feel, especially in the saloon-like lower deck.
The new bus is zero emissions ready, accessible for all and will set new standards for sustainable public service vehicles. Passengers benefit from views from the top of the deck through a glazed roof which incorporates solar cells to generate energy and filter daylight to control the temperature inside.
The bus design re-introduces the rear open access platform that made London's Routemaster bus so popular up until its withdrawal from general service. This is supplemented by a side door to facilitate access for the mobility impaired and families with young children.
Lord Foster said:
I am delighted that we have won joint first prize with the Aston Martin/Foster + Partners design. This project has really captured my imagination. Londons buses are so much a part of the essence of this city functionally, symbolically and geographically. They help us draw a mental map their destinations are Londons historic places, often green: Shepherds Bush, Islington Green, Hampstead Heath, Green Park. Our design seeks to combine contemporary innovation with timelessness. Like the original Routemaster which was ahead of its time and consequently endured a new bus for London should establish a whole new travel experience that espouses 21st century aspirations, while celebrating the memory and the experience of the original.
Director of Design for Aston Martin, Marek Reichman said: "This unique project has been a great experience for the Aston Martin team and has allowed us to showcase the considerable and diverse design competence of our team, while affording us the opportunity to apply elements of our design language to entirely different concept.
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work alongside Foster + Partners to reinvent a true British icon in the Routemaster bus and being selected to win joint first prize by the Mayor of London provides further evidence that great British creative talent remains at the cutting edge of design."
Notes to editors:
Foster + Partners, founded by Chairman, Norman Foster, is based in London with offices worldwide. The practices work has helped to reshape the capital over the past four decades with masterplans, infrastructure, museums, civic buildings and landmarks projects such as Wembley Stadium, the Millennium Bridge and 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin). Internationally, the practices major commissions have included the Millau Viaduct, the worlds largest and most technologically advanced airport terminal in Beijing and the transformation of the Reichstag in Berlin.
Aston Martin is acknowledged as one of the worlds most prestigious sports car manufacturers. A strong heritage coupled with exceptional design, quality and craftsmanship has kept Aston Martin at the forefront of sports car manufacturing and racing for more than 90 years. Every model, from the 2005 V8 Vantage to the V12-engined DBS debuted in 2008 is produced at the brands award-winning factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire by a skilled workforce that combines traditional hand-finishing with high-tech manufacturing techniques. In December 2007, a new purpose-built design studio opened to house the companys design team, led by Marek Reichman.


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A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.
There are two types of dentures - complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.
A Complete denture may be either "conventional" or "immediate." A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed, usually taking 4 to 6 weeks. During this time the patient will go without teeth. Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments will have to be made.
Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.
Reasons for dentures:
What does getting dentures involve?
The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over several weeks. Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture. Several "try-in" appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, Dr. St.Germain will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.
It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.
You will be given care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.
Please visit of library of Dental Video's to assist you in the understanding of Denture procedures.
I was a patient of Dr.St.Germain for years before a family member decided we needed a change. At my first appointment the new dentist looked in my mouth and said "Wow" Three times. When I inquired he told me he was admiring the work of my previous dentist, he told me that my previous dentist had done work that only another dentist would recognize and respect, things like "reconstructing the biology" and so on. After hearing that I decided to go back to my previous dentist, and I haven't strayed for 15 years. Steven is the best!
David S.
My Experience with the St.Germain's Dental Practice has been extraordinary! From the time you walk through the door you are greeted with smiles and a wonderful calming atmosphere. They make you feel like you are their most important patient. In a caring, compassionate and highly professional manner, they take time to answer all questions and do whatever it takes to meet your individual needs.
They are understanding of someone who is terrified to set foot in a dentist office and somehow make you instantly comfortable. They are totally non-judgmental. They want you to be happy and satisfied. I wish I had found them 40 years ago. I can honestly say after all these years of being afraid; I actually look forward to going to the dentist!!!!
Thank you all for the wonderful care you've provided me.
Jean C.
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Sugarbomb Entertainment will be co-sponsoring the Pennsylvania Bridal and Wedding Expo this January at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Now that's you said yes, it's time to start planning. The weekend of January 6th and 7th, over 2,000 brides will meet Philadelphia's top vendors, watch live performances, and get a chance to win cash prizes and giveaways.
Meet amazing wedding vendors
An incredible selection of wedding professionals will be onsite to guide you through the crazy planning process and help you select your vendor team. Meet photographers, caterers, entertainers, venues, makeup artists, hair stylists, and so many more. Take the guesswork out of the search process by talking directly to the pros who want to make your day unforgettable. Click here for a full list of vendor categories who will be in attendance.
Enjoy fashion shows and live performances
Once you've walked around the expo, sit back and enjoy the bridal fashion shows, live DJs, and band demos taking place throughout the day. We are particularly excited because Sugarbomb Entertainment featured dance band, Soul City Shakedown, will be performing live both days. Be sure to find us by the main stage Jan. 6th at 1:20pm and Jan. 7th at 4:00pm. Click here to see the full performance schedule. We always recommend seeing a band live before booking one for your wedding, which is why this is the perfect opportunity to tie two knots with one loop (see what I did there?). Don't forget to talk to us afterwards.
Cash prizes and giveaways
Don't miss the opportunity to win CASH PRIZES and GIVEAWAYS throughout the weekend. Our performance is just before the winners are announced, so after the set, get your tickets out to see if you're a winner. One lucky winner will win a grand prize of $5,000, while many others will win gift cards, tasting parties, photo sessions, and more.
Buy your tickets online.
- Avoiding Music Mistakes at Your Wedding - October 19, 2018
- Some Different First Dance Alternatives - January 24, 2018
- 2018 Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo - December 20, 2017


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China has the third largest nuclear power fleet in the world, behind only the United States and France. In 2018, seven of the nine nuclear power plants in the world that connected to the grid for the first time were in China. Roughly 20% of the nuclear power plants under construction in the world today are in China.[1]
In 2018, nuclear power provided roughly 4% of China's electricity. The government has ambitious plans to expand China's nuclear generating capacity.[2]
China started building its first civilian nuclear reactor in 1985. The program grew slowly, with three reactors in operation by 1994. The Chinese government launched an ambitious expansion of its nuclear power program in the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001–2005), which called for the construction of eight more nuclear plants. That trend continued in the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006–2010), which called for further expansion of the nuclear construction program and a focus on Generation III technologies.[3]
The Fukushima accident on March 11, 2011, brought the rapid expansion of China's nuclear program to a halt. The State Council ordered an immediate safety review at plants under construction and suspended approvals for new plants, pending a major safety review. In October 2012, a new safety plan was approved, and approvals resumed.[4]
From 2013 to 2018, China opened 29 nuclear power plants (far more than any other country in the world).[5]
In recent years at least two nuclear projects in China have been cancelled due to strong public opposition. These include a proposed uranium processing plant in Guangdong (canceled in 2013) and proposed nuclear fuel reprocessing facility in Jiangsu (canceled in 2016).[6]
As of July 2019, China had 45 operational nuclear power plants and 11 nuclear power plants under construction. All these plants are in coastal provinces. Several dozen additional nuclear power plants are being planned.[7]
The Chinese government has set ambitious goals for expanding nuclear power. The 13th Five-Year Plan (2016–2020) calls for 58 GW of installed nuclear power capacity and an additional 30 GW under construction by 2020. (As of July 2019, China had roughly 46 GW of capacity installed nuclear power capacity and 12 GW under construction.)[9]
The Chinese government supports the development of nuclear power with a number of policy tools:
- First, nuclear power plants often receive favorable prices and allocations of operating hours for electricity sales. (In the past, this was guaranteed to all nuclear power plants. Power market reforms are eroding this favorable treatment, but it still remains in some situations.)
- Second, through policy banks such as China Development Bank, the government provides cheap debt capital to the large state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that dominate China's nuclear power sector (including China National Nuclear Corporation, China General Nuclear Power Group and State Power Investment Corporation).
- Third, in its role as shareholder, the government waives dividend payments from these SOEs.
- Finally, central and provincial authorities help assemble land and arrange for transmission connections at new nuclear power plant sites.[10]
In building its nuclear power fleet, China has imported technology from the United States (AP1000), Canada (CANDU), Russia (VVER) and France (M310 and EPR). The Chinese government aims to localize these technologies and become self-sufficient in reactor design and construction. Chinese policy now mandates using Generation III or more advanced technologies.
Nuclear waste is currently stored on-site at nuclear power plants and in temporary storage facilities in China. The Chinese government intends to develop a closed fuel cycle with reprocessing capabilities for nuclear waste.[11]
Central players in the development of China's nuclear policies include the State Council, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), National Energy Administration (NEA), National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) and Chinese Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA).[12]
One key question with respect to the future of nuclear power in China is the siting of nuclear power plants in inland provinces. Safety concerns and public opposition have stalled approvals at inland reactor sites ever since the Fukushima accident in 2011. Due to land constraints in coastal regions, expansion into inland provinces will be needed for significant growth in the Chinese nuclear power sector.
China National Nuclear Corporation has begun construction of the country's first floating nuclear plant. The target completion date for the 60 MW unit is 2021.[13]
Impact on CO2 Emissions
The Chinese government identifies its nuclear power policies as part of its strategy to fight climate change.[14]
China's nuclear power fleet helps reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases:
- Coal plants and nuclear power plants play similar roles on electric grids, producing large amounts of dispatchable electricity 24-7.
- A nuclear plant emits 95%-97% less CO2 per MWh on a lifecycle basis than a coal-fired power plant.[15]
- That means a 1 GW nuclear power plant replacing coal-fired power avoids roughly 7 million tons of CO2 per year.[16]
- If each nuclear plant in China displaces a coal-fired power plant that might have been built in its place, then avoided emissions from China's nuclear fleet in 2018 would be roughly 320 million tons of CO2 per year—roughly 3% of China's CO2 emissions and almost 1% of global CO2 emissions.
[1] IAEA, Power Reactor Information System (World Statistics/Under Construction and Country Statistics tabs) (accessed July 13, 2019).
[2] National Bureau of Statistics, Statistical Bulletin of National Economic and Social Development 2019 (February 28, 2019) at table 3; NDRC, Energy Development Strategy Action Plan 2014–2020 (June 7, 2014) (Chinese); NDRC, Energy Development Strategy Action Plan 2014–2020 (June 7, 2014) (English).
[3] Antony Froggatt and Joy Tuffield, "Chinese Nuclear Power Development at Home and Abroad," Asia-Pacific Focus (2011); IAEA, "China nuclear profile" (2001).
[4] Xinhua Net, "China Focus: China adopts nuclear safety law" (September 1, 2017); World Nuclear Association, "Nuclear Power in China" (June 2018).
[5] IAEA, Power Reactor Information System (World Statistics/Under Construction and Country Statistics tabs) (accessed July 13, 2019).
[6] Li Jing, "Nuclear fuel plant on hold in eastern China after thousands protest," South China Morning Post (August 10, 2016); Minnie Chan and He Huifeng, "Jiangmen uranium plant is scrapped after thousands take part in protests," South China Morning Post (July 13, 2013).
[7] Lai Zhikai and He Ling, "China's operational nuclear capacity ranks the third in the world," Worker's Daily (April 2, 2019); IAEA, Power Reactor Information System (Country Statistics tab) (accessed July 13, 2019); World Nuclear Association, Nuclear Power in China (updated July 2019) (accessed July 13, 2019).
[8] IAEA, Power Reactor Information System (Country Statistics tab) (accessed July 13, 2019); Kevin Tu, "Nuclear Power Development in China," presentation at IFRI (July 10, 2019). Photo: M. Klingenböck/IAEA.
[9] See "Goals set for nuclear energy development in next five years," China Daily (January 18, 2017); NDRC, Energy Development Strategy Action Plan 2014–2020 (June 7, 2014) (Chinese); NDRC, Energy Development Strategy Action Plan 2014–2020 (June 7, 2014) (English); IAEA, Power Reactor Information System (Country Statistics tab) (accessed July 13, 2019).
[10] See Mark Hibbs, The Future of Nuclear Power in China (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2018) at p.65.
[11] See generally World Nuclear Association, Nuclear Power in China; David Biello, "How Nuclear Power Can Stop Global Warming," Scientific American (December 12, 2013).
[12] Mark Hibbs, The Future of Nuclear Power in China (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2018) at p.15.
[13] "Ocean-going nuclear plants for South China Sea," Asia Times (March 21, 2019); Leng Shumei, "Construction begins on floating nuclear plant in Shandong," Global Times (November 5, 2018); Viet Phuong Nguyen, "China's Planned Floating Nuclear Power Facilities in South China Sea," Maritime Issues (November 21, 2018).
[14] See People's Republic of China, Enhanced Actions on Climate Change: China's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (June 2015) at p.7; Tai Zhong, "核电:不该被误解的清洁能源" [Nuclear power should not be misunderstood], Economic Daily (December 24, 2014).
[15] NREL, "Life Cycle Assessment Harmonization" (January 2013) (5%); World Nuclear Association, "Greenhouse gas emissions avoided through use of nuclear energy" (accessed July 13, 2019) (approximately 3%).
[16] Based on coal plant emissions of 890 tons CO2/GWh (see Alvin Lin, "China's New Plans Deepen Action on Climate Change," NRDC Expert Blog [December 19, 2016]) and nuclear plant operating at 90% capacity. This may be an underestimate. See K. Feng et al., "The energy and water nexus in Chinese electricity production," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2014) at p.23 (life cycle CO2 emissions of coal plants in China = 1230 tons/GWh).
[17] World Nuclear Association, "Nuclear Power in China" (June 2018).


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On a cool May morning, just as a cloak of fog began to lift off the western hills of Los Angeles, Miranda Kerr ran downstairs and put a chicken in the oven.
If it seems odd that Kerr should be making dinner on her wedding day, consider the surprisingly intimate scale of the nuptials themselves: a cozy affair at home with 45 or so friends and family for one of the world's most recognizable models and her fiancé, Evan Spiegel, whose company, Snapchat, boasts close to 200 million daily users. But there was no need to pity this busy bride, whose apron would soon be traded for Dior Haute Couture. She was cooking only for her husband-to-be (Kerr's slow-roasted chicken scented with turmeric and lemon is among Spiegel's favorite dishes), while the caterer replicated her menu for the rest of the assembled guests.
Watch Miranda Kerr's Fairy-Tale Wedding Dress Fitting:
It wasn't long after the couple got engaged in July of last year that Kerr began to dream of dresses, her imagination never straying far from the iconic gown worn by Grace Kelly at her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, designed by the Hollywood wardrobe maestra Helen Rose and spun out of antique Belgian lace, silk, taffeta, and tulle by some 35 seamstresses in the MGM studios. Another thing happened last July: Maria Grazia Chiuri became the artistic director of Dior (and the first woman to lead the house in its 69-year history). Though the Australian model had never met Chiuri, here was the chance to live out a fantasy. "I think it's every girl's dream to have Dior design her wedding dress," Kerr says. "I thought, If she's up for it, I'm up for it."
Chiuri was indeed up for it. The bride-to-be met the design team in Paris in the fall, and sketches soon followed. Though she has often been photographed wearing very little, on this occasion Kerr sought long sleeves and a high neck. "A dress that fully covers you creates a sense of purity and mystery," says the former Victoria's Secret Angel, who in contrast to her runway swagger conveys a shy delicacy in person. "I've had a lot of fun with fashion, and I used to be more wild, free, bohemian. But in this period of my life, my style is more pulled back. My greatest sources of inspiration have always been Grace, Audrey Hepburn, and my grandmother, who at 80 has an effortless chic: a nice pant, a white blouse, a scarf, a little heel."


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The complexity of bipolar disorder is not well known to the public eye. Bipolar disorder is not just about mood swings. Although most people experience mood changes from time to time, approximately 4.4 percent of adults in the United States experience some form of bipolar disorder in their lifetime. Additionally, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 2.8 percent of the population are diagnosed with this disorder. Therefore, it is critical to draw attention to this issue and encourage individuals who are struggling with bipolar disorder to seek help and treatment. Mental health professionals have researched this mood disorder for several years and categorized bipolar disorder into four major types. It is important that people are informed about the intricacies behind bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes unusual mood shifts which include emotional highs and lows. Bipolar disorder was formerly known as manic-depressive illness or manic depression due to the severity of emotions examined in individuals who were struggling to cope with this disorder. The causes of this condition are quite puzzling for doctors; most research indicates genetic and environmental factors which contribute to the disorder onset. Mental health experts have categorized the types of bipolar disorder according to the duration and intensity of an episode (Polansky, 2020).
Some mental health experts have further categorized bipolar disorder as a spectrum disorder (Higuera, 2019). The concept of the spectrum is to not only to categorize certain types of bipolar disorder, but to refer to other symptoms or conditions that may be contributing to the disorder, such as impulse control, personality, anxiety, or substance abuse. Symptoms alone are not enough to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Mental health professionals use the spectrum because some symptoms may loosely resemble certain types that lead to ineffective treatments. Bipolar disorder has distinctly shown elevations and fluctuations in mood which become severe to the point where it begins to affect all aspects of life. Negative changes in behavior, energy levels, concentration, ways of thinking, and disruption in sleep patterns are aspects that can be easily affected by bipolar disorder. The intensity of symptoms seen in manic or depressive episodes can make everyday life difficult to handle. Nonetheless, forms of mania, hypomania, and depressive symptoms are the commonalities that are all demonstrated in the different types of bipolar disorder.
The emotional highs refers to mania which can be described as the "up" mood. A manic individual may experience an abnormally escalated, energetic, and hyperactive mood. The mania behavior can be exhibited by excessive talking, lack of sleep, increased likelihood to act impulsively, and delusions or hallucinations (Purse, 2020). During a manic episode, an individual is more likely to engage in risky behaviors and make irrational decisions. Some potential behaviors include spending large sums of money that they cannot afford or participating in sexual indiscretions while being in a committed relationship. Manic episodes can last up to seven days and some episodes may be intense to the point of hospitalization. In comparison to mania, hypomania can be described as less severe compared to a manic episode (Roland, 2019). Both manic and hypomanic episodes cannot be considered as such episodes if influenced by alcohol or drugs.
The depressive symptoms that are commonly shown in bipolar disorder can be regarded as the "low" mood. Depressive episodes can be defined as lengthy periods of sadness or hopelessness. Symptoms consist of tiredness, emptiness, loss of interest in activities that used to bring pleasure, fatigue, decreased energy levels, and suicidal thoughts. During a depressive episode, an individual can also experience physical symptoms such as body aches and pains (Purse, 2020). Other physical symptoms could be either weight gain or loss. It is common for people with bipolar disorder to struggle with eating if they are feeling down, while others turn to food for comfort.
Bipolar disorder can be further categorized into four different types: bipolar 1, bipolar 2, cyclothymia, and unspecified disorders that do not match the other three types (Hayes, 2020). However, the types that are most commonly diagnosed are bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 (Roland, 2019). The main difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 is the severity of manic episodes. A person diagnosed with bipolar 1 will experience a full manic episode, while a person with bipolar 2 may only experience a hypomanic episode. Mania is described as the main characteristic of bipolar 1 disorder.
Another difference between a person with bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 is a person with bipolar 1 may or may not experience a major depressive episode, while a person with bipolar 2 is known to experience a major depressive episode (Roland, 2019). People with bipolar 2 tend to seek help when they enter the major depressive state and are often misdiagnosed with clinical depression. Unlike individuals with bipolar 1, individuals with bipolar 2 experience a hypomanic episode and a major depression state that can last up to two weeks (Roland, 2019). There is a strong chance the severity of the hypomanic episode does not require hospitalization, unlike manic episodes characterized in bipolar 1.
The third known form of bipolar disorder is called cyclothymia, a milder mood disorder that has symptoms similar to bipolar 2 (Kerr, 2018). Cyclothymia fluctuates between low level forms of depressive symptoms and periods of hypomania. The changes in mood of high and low appear in cycles. In between these mood cycles, an individual with cyclothymia will feel stable and like their usual self. In order to be diagnosed with cyclothymia, symptoms need to be persistent for a range of two years for adults, and at least one year in children. Cyclothymia commonly appears at the adolescent stage. Since the mood swings exhibited in cyclothymia are not as severe in bipolar 1 or 2, people appear to function normally. Therefore, teenagers and younger children will be misdiagnosed and considered to be going through stages of puberty. Adolescents will be wrongly seen as "difficult" or "moody," which can result in not seeking treatment (Kerr, 2018).
If left untreated for cyclothymia, people have increased chances of developing bipolar disorder by a 15 to 50 percent rate (Cagliostro, 2020). In regards to the other types of bipolar disorder, cyclothymia misses the main criteria of this mood disorder which is manic or depressive episodes. In fact, most people diagnosed with cyclothymia may appear more productive or active in their work which leads others to believe they are functioning fine.
The last type of bipolar disorder can be due to a medical or substance abuse disorder (Hayes, 2020). This type is harder to diagnose as it does not have a specific pattern of symptoms. The fluctuations in mood will be considered to meet the standards of abnormal mood behavior. Compared to cyclothymia, an individual with this form of bipolar disorder will display symptoms of hypomania and mild depression that may not be persistent for two years. During depressive episodes, the mood elevations will be less than mild to be considered a form of mania or hypomania. These set of symptoms can lead to many individuals being misdiagnosed, which can be due to the lack of awareness of this form of bipolar disorder. Small levels of manic and hypomanic episodes can occur from taking antidepressant medication (Northpoint, 2019). Depending on the individual and their treatment plan, antidepressants can trigger an episode to occur. The lack of awareness normalizes the use of substance and alcohol for individuals with bipolar disorder as a coping method instead of seeking treatment.
Bipolar disorder is considered to be a chronic mental health disorder that does not have a cure. The public needs to be aware of the complexities of this mood disorder and empower others so they can live their lives the way they want to. People should not feel controlled or limited by bipolar disorder. Many individuals who do seek out treatment should be aware that this disorder does not have a quick fix. It will take time for an individual to find the right medication and mental health professional to guide them to have a stable life, but it is not impossible for someone with bipolar disorder to have a healthy life.
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So Texas has this big budget shortfall. You've probably heard about it. A big part of that shortfall is structural, thanks to the 2006 property tax cut that was supposed to be funded primarily by the business margins tax. Unfortunately, that tax was projected from the beginning to fall short, and it has turned out to perform even worse than originally expected. This has led to a deficit of about $10 billion for this biennium, and more of the same for the future until the Lege does something to fix it. To his credit, Senate Finance Committee Chair Sen. Steve Ogden is willing to attack this problem. Unfortunately, he can't do anything about it because tax legislation must originate in the House. As it happens, the House Ways and Means Committee is talking about the business margins tax, and is considering legislation to amend it. The only problem is, the legislation they're considering would make a temporary exemption for the tax to businesses that gross less than $1 million a year permanent. This would add another $75 million to that structural deficit. Makes perfect sense, right? Go read Burka and Abby Rapoport for the details and marvel anew at the way our state government works.
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Contrary to the stereotype options to style short curly hair for men can be huge! Both men and women tend to believe that curly hair doesn't give us the freedom to rock different hairstyles and try new looks. Beard styles for boys.
Options are even more limited if you're a guy, right? That's far from the truth! You see, there's plenty of men's hairstyle options for short and curly hair. To help you out we're going to list 21 curly short hairstyles for you to try.
How to Style Men's Short Curly Hair
Curly hair adds volume and texture to any style without any need for too much effort or expensive products. Generally speaking, curly hair is coarser than other types of hair, and the easiest way to keep it from becoming unruly is to make sure the sides and back are short while allowing your curls to be the focus point.
That way, your short haircut allows curls to have much-needed freedom, but at the same time, it's easier to control them. You can experiment with different looks ranging from micro curls to the bigger ones, try out different colors, opt for shorter or longer cuts, low fade, and options are truly endless.
If you want more volume to go with your curls, then you may want to opt for layers. Men whose hair is super curly may benefit from keeping their hair short, around three inches. Bear in mind that curly hair needs to be cut and trimmed when it's dry.
Tips for Maintaining Curly Hair
Curly hair may seem wild, but don't forget it's also the most delicate type of hair texture. To keep your hairstyle perfect at all times, you need to learn how to take care of curls properly for guys. Here are a few tips that can help you out:
Avoid using styling products with a high alcohol content
Don't wash your hair every day, but once or twice a week
Invest in a high-quality hair conditioner
Use moisturizing leave-in cream to prevent your hair from getting frizzy
Avoid heavy gels and wax products
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Avoid too much heat styling (even when you think it will help you get ready faster)
Find a great hairdresser who will trim and cut your hair professionally to keep it strong and healthy
Best Short Hairstyles with Curls for Guys
When it comes to short curly hair men, have some amazing choices, and we're going to list 21 of them. These photos will, for sure, inspire you to update your look and rock your curly hair with ease.
Curls can vary in size. Some men prefer longer and looser, while others want them to be super short. The latter group still allows you to try out awesome hairstyles. For example, this haircut is short, wavy, and allows you to avoid the frizzy effect, which often comes with curly hair.
Isn't it awesome when someone looks great without even trying? Hairstyle plays a major role in that "I woke up" like this effect. One way to style short curly hair for guys is to opt for mid-sized curls paired with a subtle fade. This style has both structure and freedom for that perfectly messy, yet handsome effect.
Nope, bangs are not just for the ladies. Men can rock them as well, in a more masculine way, of course. Trim and cut your hair so that sides and back are the shorter than the top and front. That way, your short curls will naturally fall down the forehead for a boyband member look.
4. Curly and Simple
You want the curls to stand out, but at the same time, you don't really want to do much with your hair? That's perfectly achievable! Keep your curls short and healthy, and that's it. To achieve this short curly haired men style, you'll need a great hairstylist and a little bit of hair care.
5. Loose Curls and Low Fade
Short and wavy hair gives us a multitude of styling options. All you need is to explore your creativity and experiment with different styles. One of the sexiest styles that men with short curly hair can try is to create subtle waves paired with tapered and trimmed sides. The whole look is completed with a nice drop fade.
Spiky hair with fade is one of the biggest trends in the world. Men absolutely love this short and curly haircut, but it's a common misconception that only short and straight hair can give desired results. Wrong! You can turn your Afro into an amazing spiky look that you'll complete with stylish sideburns.
We usually associate bowl cuts with those awful haircuts we'd get in childhood. But, modern version of the cut is so much better. The modern bowl cut is sexy, structured, and powerful. The effect is even stronger with curls that give men's short hair more volume and layers.
8. Super Short Curls with Undercut
One of the easiest ways to style your super short, tiny curls is to keep your hair short and pair them with shaved sides or undercut. This particular look gives you more structure and definition. Just remember to keep your curls healthy and strong with proper hair care.
9. Two-Toned Curls
Do you like to experiment with different hair colors? If not, you should definitely try it out. A great way to accentuate short and curly hair for men is to add a new color into the equation. In this case, two entirely different colors, light and dark, give you a whole new vibe.
Grey hair used to be a symbol of old age, but not anymore. Young men and women rock grey hair and look awesome, so you may want to get on the bandwagon. Lighter hair in this shade can bring more attention to locks in short haircuts for men with curly hair.
Contrasts make everything better. They make our outfits look better, photos look more appealing, and our hairstyle has a greater impact. A combination of dark natural hair and lighter dyed hair makes the short curls pop for guys.
If you're a guy who doesn't want too much volume in his hair, you may want to try this curly short haircut. Basically, keep your curls short, trim or shave the sides and complete the whole look with a strong tapered beard. In this case, beard and hair are in contrast, but they work together perfectly.
Not all curls look equal. Some curls are shorter, others are longer, but there are also those that resemble tiny spirals. The latter gives your hair more volume, layers, and texture. This short hairstyle is ideal for men who prefer having their curly hair voluminous and quirky.
14. Sensual Curls
There's nothing wrong with a sensual hairstyle that oozes your alpha male status. Your hair can be a huge part of your "game," and it's definitely worth to experiment with different styles. One style you can try is this shorter haircut with bigger curls and "I woke up like this" vibe.
15. Don't Care Look
Of course, we all care about our look and our hair, but we also want to give the illusion like we don't really pay that much attention to the whole thing. For those times, shorter messy hair for men with looser curls can do the trick. You can dye your hair or opt to keep the color natural, and it's all up to you.
16. Dramatic Curls
A little bit of drama is sometimes everything we need to stand out and rock our curls. To pull off this dramatic short curly hair men look, all that's necessary is to grow your curls a little, so they appear looser. Let them fall down your face, and that would be it.
17. Reddish Fade
What we love about low skin fade is that you can incorporate it into any style you want. A perfect way to style short curls for guys is also to define your curly hair with temp fade. The cherry on top is to go for a reddish hue to give your hair a new dimension.
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Style your curls in a way that hair is longer on top and smaller on the sides. When it comes to the sides, you can either shave them, opt for low fade, tapering, undercut, you name it. The choice is yours.
19. Curls and Mid-Part
If you're a fan of longer styles, you may want to try this short hairstyle for men with curly hair. Part your hair in the middle and let your curls do the rest.
20. Tiny Twists
Men who love unique hairstyles might want to style their short hair in a way to use curls for tiny twists. A collection of tiny braids gives you that relaxed, cool vibe.
Bring out your edgy side with a haircut that's a tad longer in the back and shorter in the front. Keep sides shorter or shaved and add a nicely groomed beard to complete the short haircut for men with curly hair look.
Guys with curly hair have just as many hair styling options as women. We showed 21 short curly hair guys styles you can rock with ease and the best thing of all – they require little to no maintenance. Make sure you care for your hair properly to keep curls strong and healthy.


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ISIS suspect females are returning to the United States
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A US family have been removed from a Syrian detention centre for suspected members of Islamic State and returned to the US. The move could have implications for hundreds of children born to non-Syrians who have been in legal limbo since the disintegration of the terror group.
The family of four were taken from al-Roj camp in the country's north-east over the weekend, sources inside the camp have confirmed to the Guardian. They are believed to be US citizens of Cambodian ancestry and to include children born under Isis rule.
Another American, Hoda Muthana, an alleged Isis propagandist, was left behind. The US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, claimed there were no legal grounds for her to be repatriated.
Washington has repeatedly urged countries whose citizens were detained in Syria during the collapse of the terror group to repatriate them from two overwhelmed detention centres in which more than 132,000 people are housed. The retort from European states has been that the US should first sort out its own affairs.
While the total number of US citizens in detention remains unclear, the family of four represents a substantial number removed, which could increase pressure on other countries to repatriate their own citizens.
The UK has said a "small number" of children have left Syria in the last 12 months and returned to Britain via third countries, but its officials were not involved in helping them leave Syria. Shamima Begum, who left London aged 15 to join Isis in 2015, was stripped of her UK citizenship in an effort to prevent her from returning to the country. She gave birth in a detention camp to a baby boy who was considered a British citizen. He died three weeks later of pneumonia.
Citing privacy concerns, the US state department would not directly address whether the US family had been removed. In response to a query, a spokesperson said: "We are aware of a small number of US citizens present in camps in north-east Syria. American citizens' services cases in Syria are extremely complicated due to the lack of consular access to the facilities where they are.
"We take seriously all legitimate claims of US citizenship, no matter where those claims are made, and work to verify and handle those claims on a case-by-case basis. The United States will continue to repatriate its citizens, as we have done in the past."
The collapse of Isis has left a legal minefield for citizens who travelled to join the group, and created headaches for many governments who remain unwilling to send officials to rescue detainees and risk a backlash from the public.
Securing the return of wives and children of Isis fighters has been seen as less complicated and more feasible, and the United Nations has increasingly urged member states to do more, particularly for children.
"The thousands of children of foreign fighters languishing in camps, detention centres or orphanages in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere are among the world's most vulnerable children," said Henrietta Fore, the executive director of the UN children's agency, Unicef. "They live in appalling conditions amid constant threats to their health, safety and wellbeing. They have little family support. While most are stranded with their mothers or other caregivers, many are completely alone.
"In Syria alone, Unicef estimates there are close to 29,000 foreign children, most of them under the age of 12. Some 20,000 children are from Iraq while more than 9,000 are from around 60 other countries. An additional 1,000 children of foreign fighters are believed to be in Iraq."
Unicef said it had so far helped with 270 child repatriations. "These children [in the camps] are doubly rejected – stigmatised by their communities and shunned by their governments," said Fore. "They face massive legal, logistical and political challenges in accessing basic services or returning to their countries of origin. All are victims of deeply tragic circumstances and egregious violations of their rights. They must be treated and cared for as children."
France, Kosovo, Sweden and Germany have recently removed women and children from al-Roj and al-Hawl camps, where Kurdish forces have struggled to contain a spillover of up to 132,000 people from Isis's former territory. Many of those countries have used the nearby Iraqi-Kurdish border to transfer their citizens out of Syria, defying demands from Damascus that any transfer must be coordinated with its officials.
Some senior diplomats fear detainee cases could be politicised and effectively pawned in return for concessions if their repatriation was managed through the Syrian government.
Others are exploring options with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which maintains ties with Damascus. These would probably involve women and children being transferred via the Syrian capital.
North-east Syria has been largely under the control of US-backed Kurds throughout much of the war against Isis and the Syrian government plays no role in administering the camps. It has often claimed that governments operating in the war-ravaged north-east impugn its sovereignty.
Last month Australia's prime minister, Scott Morrison, said Canberra was exploring options with the ICRC to remove children born to Isis members. About 20 Australians are believed to be in detention in Syria, nearly half of them children. Norway is also understood to be considering this route.
The Guardian