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Janne Pesonen's short tenure in the NHL ended just like I expected it too; Back to Europe. Pesonen, 27, signed a contract to play for Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League (Russia) early last week after totaling 32 goals and 82 points in 70 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Despite putting up impressive numbers in the American Hockey League, scouts and league executives saw Pesonen as nothing more than a fringe NHL player. Pesonen explored the free agent market for over a month with the hopes of landing a one-way contract but there was not one team willing to offer Pesonen a one-way deal. Pesonen received a number of two-way offers from Cup contenders like Pittsburgh, Chicago and two-way offers from rebuilding teams Tampa Bay and the New York Islanders. Pesonen appeared in 7 games last season for the Penguins registering 0 points, a -3Read More »
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The All-Star break may be coming at a bad time for the Penguins. The Penguins have won three of their last four games and on Sunday the Penguins won back-to-back games for the first time since Nov. 15. The All-Star break will be a blessing for players Brooks Orpik, Sidney Crosby, and Max Talbot who are nursing injuries but the Penguins have some momentum right now. The Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday and then don't play until Wednesday January 28th Janne Pesonen's fourth stint with the Penguins didn't last long. Pesonen was a non-factor against the Ducks on the Friday and did not dress against the Rangers. The Penguins re-assigned Pesonen following yesterday's game. As expected the Penguins have lost Mike Zigomanis for the season who opted for shoulder surgery last week.
Mixed opinions around the league on Goligoski's trade value
League sources tell me there are mixed opinions around the league regarding Alex Goligoski's trade value. Goligoski and Luca Caputi not 2007 1st round pick Angelo Esposito were the two prospects at last year's trade deadline that Penguins GM Ray Shero received the most calls about in his pursuit of a top 6 winger for Sidney Crosby last season. Through 42 games this season Goligoski has 6 goals & 13 assists. Young puck moving defensemen are a hot commodity around the league and Pittsburgh has been looking at interest in Goligoski for some time. Among the teams expressing interest
Penguins recall Janne Pesonen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Janne Pesonen. Pesonen, 26, leads the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 27 assists and ranks third with 40 points (13 goals, 27 assists) in 34 games. He has played six games in three stints with Pittsburgh this season, making his NHL debut in St. Louis on November 1. The Penguins take the ice at 10:30 a.m. for their morning skate. Update within the hour "PIHL Outdoor Charity Series" North Allegheny will take on Pine-Richland on Thursday, January 22 at the North Park Ice Rink in the first of a series of three outdoor games featuring teams from the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL). The 'ÄúPIHL Outdoor Charity Series'Äù is presented by the Centers for Rehab Services, a part of UPMC. Proceeds from the series will benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. The other two games in theRead More »
The Latest Penguins Buzz
Max Talbot played well yesterday alongside Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Talbot has yet to find his role this season and is a team leading -14. The Penguins need him to play at the level he did yesterday but Talbot is suited for third line duty just like Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy are. You can'Äôt turn role players into top 6 forwards. The coaching staff has been very brief in their reasoning why Alex Goligoski continues to be a frequent scratch. It's believed they see him as a liability in the defensive zone but it's kind of hard to go on that assumption when the team continues to struggle in the defensive zone and giving up four or more goals per game on a consistent basis. Ryan Whitney is a -9 in 10 games this season. The Atlanta Thrashers have received a lot of calls about Colby Armstrong butRead More »
Game 22: Penguins vs Sabres tonight: Pesonen to play with Malkin
Live Updates — 2nd Period 3-2 at the end of the second period. Penguins begin the third period on a 5 on 3 for 53 seconds. Crosby puts the Penguins up 3-2 at 19:04 of the second period. Great play by Malkin cause a turnover at the redline and Crosby¬†did the rest¬†beating Ryan Miller 5-hole. Defenseman Phillipe Boucher left the game with an undisclosed injury and will not return. It didn't take long for Michel Therrien to put¬†the Crosby/Malkin/Sykora unit¬†together. Crosby ties the game at 2-2. Assist to Evgeni Malkin — 1st period 1 – 1 at the end of the first period. Curry played well and was tested in the first. Janne Pesonen had two shifts and played a total of one minute in the first period. 8:16 p.m. Penguins 0-3 on the power play. Sabres penalty kill is very aggressive and there clogging the neutral zone. Dupuis deniedRead More »
NHL: Penguins call-up Janne Pesonen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Janne Pesonen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. Pesonen, 26, made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh on November 1 in a 6-3 victory over St. Louis. He has played 19 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, leading the team in assists (16) and ranking third with 21 points (five goals, 16 assists). In the preseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pesonen scored two points in three appearances.


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After impressing the audience with her performance in Stree last year, Shraddha Kapoor is all set to take over 2019 with her upcoming projects as she kickstarts her next with Director Remo Dsouza in London.
The actress shared a happy photo with the film's director Remo on her Instagram handle and captioned it, "Leaning on the right shoulder @remodsouza Paving the way #StreetDancer3D #Day1Done."
Later, even Remo shared the same photo and wrote, "With my lovely actor @shraddhakapoor."
The actress was shooting in Hyderabad for Saaho after wrapping the shoot the actress flew to London for her the shoot of her recently announced film Street Dancer 3D. Before leaving for London Shraddha made sure that she spends some time with family since she has been continuously shooting so she hardly gets time to spend with family.
Shraddha Kapoor took to her social media and penned her feelings upon it saying, "Shoot for Saaho, Flight to Mumbai, Home for an hour. Met parents and Shyloh, Flight to London, Landed and straight to set, Street Dancer time!!! It's been crazy hectic but it's worth it when you love every second of it! #LivingTheDream #Gratitude #Magic"
Earlier this morning Shraddha shared the news of she reuniting with the Sajid Nadiadwala as she will be seen pairing alongside Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 3.
Shraddha is currently on a roll owing to which Twitteratis took the internet by storm by showering love for the actress. Twitter saw a strong India trend where keyword Shraddha Kapoor was trending for a long time.
Here's what Twitteratis have to say:
The original Baaghi Shraddha Kapoor is back! Can't wait for Baaghi 3! pic.twitter.com/W3vdPPkhtw
— The Love (@LincOlnVehiclEs) February 12, 2019
Wohh!!! I Can't miss to watch Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff back together in Baaghi 3 @ShraddhaK_1Love pic.twitter.com/QqXKKVrhQn
— RNYuvi (@imtsyuvi2) February 12, 2019
Fabulous!… Shraddha Kapoor in Baaghi3 @Shraddhas_Stars pic.twitter.com/XM1Ps2CNoj
— V K Thakur 🇮🇳 (@BounceBack____) February 12, 2019
"Baaghi" ki asli jaan @ShraddhaKapoor hi hai…. I am happy to know that my love Shraddha Kapoor is back with #Baaghi3. @Mehulsadhu55 @Shraddhas_Stars @shraddhak_offc @ShraddhaK_1Love@RajeshShraddha @ShraddhaFan_Neel @ShraddhaDasFC @ShraddhaKFan1 @kaoor_shrddha pic.twitter.com/LdUAkUSEh6
— 🇮🇳 Bansi 🇮🇳 (@iambansi007) February 12, 2019
The actress is on a shooting spree and is leaving no stone unturned to ace her characters for all her films. In fact, the actress trains for 1.5 hours every day without any break and is doing dance rehearsals for 3 hours and to learning the new language for Saaho.
On the work front, after the success of Stree Shraddha will be seen essaying varied characters in her upcoming films Saaho, Chhicchore, Street Dancer 3D and Baaghi 3.

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Jamesly Louis says that when he was a gay 11th grader at North Miami Beach Senior High, he wanted to die.
"That was the first time I tried to take away my life," says Louis, 21, who was raised a Roman Catholic and came here from Haiti in 2005.
"It was all about guilt. All I had to do was accept that I wasn't wrong. It was so hard to do because all my life I was taught one thing — it was like a program — that it was wrong."
Thanks to Pridelines Youth Services, founded 30 years ago in Miami and one of the oldest nonprofit gay youth groups in the nation, "Everything changed," he says.
After meeting dozens of other lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youths, "I said, 'Oh my God, how could I be so stupid and think I was the only one? … And if this could be wrong, how could God create so many wrong people?' That was all I wanted, and I found it."
Saturday night, Louis and 250 others — including a few now-middle-aged Pridelines alumni — will celebrate the group's anniversary at a sold-out reception at the Villa by Barton G. (the old Versace mansion) on Ocean Drive.
"Pridelines gave me a new start, a new beginning. Without them, I would not be here today. They gave me my life," says Louis, who took public buses everyday to the center when it was near Wynwood.
"They gave me food, computer access so I could do my homework. Everything my parents were supposed to do. They gave me what I needed," says the former Pridelines youth council president, who works in a gay-owned Miami Beach insurance company and recently earned a degree in drama at Miami Dade College.
Now headquartered at 9526 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores, Pridelines currently serves 614 young people ages 14 to 24, not all of whom are gay.
"Thirty percent of our kids are straight," Executive Director Victor Diaz-Herman says.
"I try to come by once a month," said Timothy Tierney, 18, of Biscayne Park, who likes to hang out with his gay friends. "You could always tell them anything. Everyone at Pridelines tells their whole life story. And even though I'm straight, I have some weird life stories."
Tierney said his godfather lived with HIV. "When I found out he was gay, I said 'I really don't care.' He was my idol growing up."
When Miami sexologist Marilyn Volker helped a group of gay youths start Pridelines three decades ago, "It was a time when boys could not take any home-ec or cooking [classes]. Girls could not take anything about cars. People said they would be confused about their gender. It would make them gay."
In about 1980, Volker says, she organized a conference at Florida International University on "Developing a Positive Gay and Lesbian Identity." Soon after, she helped move FIU's Institute on Sexism and Sexuality to what was then Miami-Dade Community College.
Volker recalls three young men telling her there were four places for gay youths to get sex education: "Bars, beaches, bathhouses and bookstores."
"I was just shocked," says Volker, now 65 and still lecturing on sex education. "I'm an educator, a mother. I said 'that's just awful.'"
After getting an OK from then-MDCC Vice President Eduardo Padron (now Miami Dade College's president) and support from professors Kim Porter and Irene Lipoff, Volker helped launch the Gay and Lesbian Youth Group at Miami-Dade. (It was renamed Pridelines in 1999.)
"The Wolfson Campus was incredibly centralized to everything," says Alexei Guren, one of the three gay friends who first approached Volker. "From 7 to 9 every Friday night, we knew where we were going to be and so did many of the youths in Miami. … The group maxed out at 24, 25. It spanned all races. Being in Miami, we had plenty of representation of Latino youth."
Guren, known at the time as Alejandro Oyanguren, came out as a student at Archbishop Curley High School in 1977 during Anita Bryant's anti-gay-rights campaign.
Thirty years ago, he says, it was hard for gay youth to meet each other. "This was back in a time when there was no Internet, no 'friending' of people."
Members of the Dade County Coalition For Human Rights, formed to oppose Bryant's "Save Our Children" campaign, were hesitant to involve young people, he says.
"There was so much concern because at this point a lot of the members didn't want to be seen as 'recruiting.'"
Guren organized a small group of gay young people who met in office space donated by the old Weekly News gay newspaper, but it "sputtered out" when he joined the Navy in 1980.
Honorably discharged two years later, he returned to Miami and met Volker.
Guren, who turns 50 on Aug. 30, is the only surviving member of the trio who helped start Pridelines. Leonard Feinberg died of AIDS complications in 1986 at age 26; Greg Walder died of a heart attack in 2001 at 40.
Today, Guren lives in Tucson. He now identifies as bisexual and is married to a woman with whom he has two children.
Guren will be at Saturday's Miami Beach party. Louis says he looks forward to meeting him and other Pridelines alums.
"I really want to tell them thank you for giving a lot of people hope. Thank you so much for doing this," Louis said. "They save a lot of lives."
For more information about Pridelines, call 305-571-9601.


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Backpacker Bible: Hike Farther
For hikers, pushing your limits will certainly yield more views–plus better fitness, confidence, and, perhaps, perspective.
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Strength Training
These exercises work muscles you'll need for carrying big loads over long miles. Use an exercise ball to engage more muscles, especially your core, which will improve balance. Aim for three workouts a week, starting at least two months before a big trip.
Upper Body
Payoff: Lift your pack easily and carry it with less shoulder fatigue.
Push-ups Begin with your stomach on the ball and, using your arms, walk yourself out to a push-up position, with the ball under your waist (beginners), thighs, or ankles. Lower your chest toward the floor until your elbows are bent at 90 degrees. Use good form: neck and back in line; don't tuck your chin or arch your back. Goal: As many push-ups as you can do in a row. Begin with one set; work up to three.
Dips Using a bench or heavy chair, place your palms on the seat (shoulder width apart) and extend your legs out straight. Keep your back close to the bench and lower yourself until your elbows are at 90 degrees, then raise back up. Easy? Elevate your feet to the level of your hands. Still easy? Elevate your feet higher than your hands. Goal: three sets of 10 to 20 reps.
Lower Body
Payoff: Improve endurance over long days and power up hills—with less soreness.
Ball squats Stand against a wall with the exercise ball just below your shoulder blades (lean into the ball slightly). Lower into a squat until your thighs are parallel with the floor (keep knees behind toes), then raise back up. Easy? Try it on one leg. Goal: three sets of 15 to 25 reps.
Calf raises Prep for the steeps with this classic. Stand with the balls of your feet on a step. Drop your heels, keeping your body straight, and then raise to a tip-toe position. Lower in a controlled motion. Advanced: Lift yourself with one leg, or add a loaded pack (increase weight slowly). Goal: three sets of 15 to 25 reps.
Payoff: Improve stability under a load and increase balance on uneven terrain, reducing the risk of injury.
Crunches With your lower back resting on the exercise ball, feet shoulder width apart on the floor and hands behind your head, lift your torso up using your ab muscles. Keep your back straight. Hold for a few seconds at the top of the crunch, lower, and repeat. Advanced: Twist to alternating sides at the top. Goal: three sets of 15 to 25 reps.
Supermans Lie on your stomach and lift your arms, chest, and legs as high as possible. Hold for several seconds. (Alternative: Lift opposite limbs.) As your lower-back muscles strengthen, increase the time you hold the contraction. Goal: three sets of 10 to 15 reps.
Jackknives Begin with your stomach on the ball and walk yourself out to the push-up position with the ball under your ankles. Maintain a plank position and draw your knees up to your chest, rolling the ball forward, then extend them back out straight. Advanced: Rest the ball under your toes. Goal: three sets of 15 to 25 reps.
Fitness Training
Payoff: Build aerobic capacity so you can go faster over longer distances, and recover quickly after steep climbs. For the best results, combine moderate-pace workouts, which build endurance, and high-intensity interval training, which helps train your cardio system to deliver oxygen to muscles more efficiently and increase the time you can sustain a hard effort. Any exercise that boosts your heart rate—running, biking, swimming—will improve your aerobic fitness. But for hikers, trail running offers the added benefit of conditioning your feet and ankles, especially if you run on rough, rocky terrain. For the most benefit, our staff trail runners prefer minimalist shoes that help strengthen your feet and engage more of your lower body when you're negotiating tricky terrain. Ready to go all but barefoot? Try Vibram Five Fingers (starting at $75; vibramfivefingers.com) and ease in on soft terrain like grass. Want some support? Saucony's ProGrid Peregrine has a low-profile sole with a 4mm heel drop for a minimalist feel—but plenty of rough-trail protection ($90; saucony.com).
Ultralight Training
Cut pack weight, and the miles will fly by. If you've been carrying 40 pounds for a weekend trip, start by trimming five pounds of excess gear (eliminate extras like chair kits, camp shoes, heavy books, etc.). Feels good, doesn't it? Now start replacing big-ticket items like your tent, bag, pack, and pad with lighter options. Those products alone can save many hikers 10 pounds or more, all together.
Promised Land: John Muir Trail
We've called this 211-mile path America's Most Beautiful Trail, and we have no intention of taking it back. From Yosemite's granite wonderland to Whitney's Sierra-spanning view, this is the preeminent thru-hike that can be managed in a standard two- to three-week vacation. Can't spare even that? Get in shape with our training plan, and knock off the JMT in a week.


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According to reports released by Research & Markets, North America has been at the forefront of the 3D printing industry, which makes sense, considering that the first 3D printer was created in the US by 3D Systems founder Chuck Hull. We've been seeing a lot of big-name companies focusing on expansion into North America, from the creation of Farsoon Americas to Renishaw's new North American headquarters near Chicago. Wacker Chemie introduced its ACEO technology to the North American market at the IDTechEx Show, Dassault Systèmes will open its North American 3DEXPERIENCE Lab later this year, and BeAM Machines SAS recently opened its BeAM Machines, Inc. subsidiary in Ohio. Specialty chemicals company Clariant, based in Switzerland, views North America as prime real estate for growth and investment.
"We had been underrepresented in North America for years, but this year, we will have neutralised that with sales in the region in the 22% range," said Ken Golder, president and CEO of Clariant Corp, and head of the North American region. "Yet we are not satisfied with neutral, and see continued investment in the region."
Clariant's main focus is catalysts, which are made from ceramics and metals, and can be made to resemble objects like honeycombs, gears, wheels, flora designs, pasta shapes, and even Tinker Toy blocks. Its catalyst market areas include:
- Petrochemical and Refining Catalysts
- Synthesis Gas (Syngas) Catalysts
- Chemical Catalysts
- Emissions Control Catalysts
- Zeolite Powders
- Custom Catalysts
The company's catalysts business spends roughly 7% of its annual sales on research and development, with over 300 of its 1,500 employees working in this function. Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Catalysts, said that most catalyst companies spend around 4-5% of sales on R&D, while chemical companies only spend 1.5-3%, so it's no wonder that Clariant is one of the leading chemical companies. Clariant uses 3D printing in both the testing and R&D areas, and plans to increase use of the technology in testing, with the goal being the eventual production of catalysts, in order to shorten the amount of time it takes to conventionally manufacture them through tableting, pelletizing, and extruding.
Marvin Estenfelder, Head of R&D at Clariant's Catalysts business unit, said, "3D printing provides exciting opportunities for catalysis R&D as the geometric shape of a catalyst has a major impact on its performance."
He noted as well that, while most 3D printers are more known for using plastics, it's not a huge stretch to adapt them to using ceramics and metal.
Clariant currently creates small amounts of catalysts using high throughput screening (HTS), impregnation coating techniques, and 3D printing. The technology could also be used at the nanoscale level for "pore engineering," which would allow designers to build pores in the optimal position in the catalysts. But Estenfelder says that 3D printing production of catalysts in commercial quantities is still not feasible.
"We are far away from commercial operations," explained Estenfelder. "Today it is more a tool in the lab."
Until then, Clariant is busy expanding its footprint in North America. Last year, the company completed some major acquisitions and capital investments, and its North American sales have grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 4.3% since 2011, reaching $1.1 billion in 2016. It acquired North American oil services companies Kel-Tech and X-Chem, and mining services company Flomin, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new polypropylene catalyst plant in Kentucky, and commissioned its new ethylene oxide derivatives expansion in Texas. It also recently introduced two new catalysts: PolyMax 850, which converts olefins from fluid catalytic cracking into high octane gasoline and higher olefins, and ReforMax LDP Plus, which is used to produce syngas from methane. Discuss in the Clariant forum at 3DPB.com.[Source: ICIS Chemical Business]
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The positive cycle of forgiveness
"OK, be honest. Do you hold grudges? Do you allow old drama to determine your behavior? Is there someone you just can't seem to forgive? Grudges and a non-forgiving attitude do nothing but harm both parties. You might feel like you're "winning" by not letting someone off the hook, but you're only increasing your own worry and stress. Bitterness can lead to hate, which can sour a life. Today, write a letter explaining your point of view to the person you feel resentful towards. Clear the air; forgiving him. Even if you don't send it, it is an excellent way to relieve tension. Forgiving someone does not absolve them of the wrong that you experienced. It can simply free you to live a life that isn't anchored to the hurt and resentment of past events."
Okay now tell me what you think about this!
Friday, February 6, 2009
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Thanks for visiting my blog! I try my best not to hold grudges but I am also not one to forgive and forget if I have been truly wronged. I can think of 2 instances in my life - two people that I wish no harm but that I am not sure I will get over. That said there is no drama around those situations (now).ReplyDelete
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Touching Life
Touching Life –
I watched a video today about a woman, who is afraid of spiders, try to get past her fear by being in the same room, sitting close to one, and eventually touching one and allowing it to touch her. It was an interesting study of fear, facing what frightens us and hopefully overcoming it.
Being fearful keeps us from participating in all life has to offer. As someone with an anxiety disorder, I am acutely acquainted with fear, in fact, its one of my worst friends. I don't know the source of my fear. One of the reasons I go to therapy is to hopefully one day discover it. Perhaps its as simple as a chemical imbalance and the right combination of medicines will mostly alleviate the ball of worry and stress which sits on my stomach most days. Maybe its memories or experiences which I've buried and one-day uncovering them will set me on the path to a more lasting peace.
Whatever the path I travel I want it to be toward knowing joy, not fear, connecting not being disconnected, living not simply existing.
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Tender Touch
Tender Touch –
I washed a friend's hair today. That's a sentence most people don't type often. It was an interesting experience. Washing my hair isn't nearly as exciting. I think it's because I don't have much hair but also because I do it almost every day. I know how hot I like the water, the amount of shampoo I need, the best way to move my hands and arms so I can do a good and quick job, the pressure it takes to get my head and hair clean but not so hard I hurt myself. When washing another's hair you aren't sure about any of these things so you are more hesitant, you listen to their instructions intently, careful you are cleaning their head and hair but not scrubbing their scalp off! I did a decent job, spilling some water on their shirt, needed more shampoo because they actually have hair, but overall they were a satisfied client.
Human interaction comes in all shapes and sizes. We connect with each other in a variety of ways. Hopefully, we come out the better for it afterward. Often we take these joinings for granted. We interact with each other and forget how important these linkings are to who and what we are and become. It's a delicate dance to make sure we don't violate each other's space and move together allowing each one to lead and follow, instruct and listen, b secure enough in the relationship to simply be or change entirely.
@BrianLoging (Twitter)
Temporary –
The sun, which shone so brightly the last couple of days filling my spirit and mind with images of spring, is gone today, replaced by gray, gloomy clouds. My wife's flu bug which bit her last week seems to have been squished and she's on the mend. The weekend is winding down and soon a new week will start.
I commented to a friend today about a photograph taken about 4 years ago that; "sometimes it seems long ago and other times yesterday." I think that's life. When younger I was told; "time moves faster as you get older." It didn't make sense to me then but now, on the other side of the hill (midlife), it's a boulder rolling faster and faster.
The present moment, where we long to continuously dwell, is the one place that brings thankfulness, humility, and acceptance. We are thankful because we are only "grass that whithers, blows away, and its place remembers it no more." Every moment is precious, even the ones we'd rather not experience. We are humbled by the brevity of ourselves and the things around us. Nothing is permanent which we can touch, see, feel, hear, or taste. "All things are passing away." By accepting this truth we can choose to consciously, deliberately, live leaving nothing unfinished, and embrace this flash of light we call being alive.
@BrianLoging (Twitter)
Strangled –
I don't like wearing ties. They aren't my preferred mode of dress. When I am forced to wear ties I feel as though I am being strangled and somewhere in my mind, there's a countdown clock ticking to when I can loosen and take it off.
I exclusively wear ties for important events. Weddings (maybe) unless I am the minister officiating the wedding (then definitely), presentations for the company I work for (if the people I am presenting to are expected to be wearing them) and funerals (always). I own enough ties to do each of these a few times a year along with one suit.
Life is meant to be experienced, enjoyed, savored. Even when wearing a tie, or going or doing something we'd rather not be going or doing, it is a moment never to be repeated. Every instant is an opportunity to allow it to exist, to be what it is going to be, without our controlling or manipulating. Nothing lasts forever. Not even wearing ties.
@BrianLoging (Twitter)
Touch –
Today I attended a luncheon that was a kick starter to a faith-based community council. There were only a few but a lot of passion for the needy that exist mostly in the shadows of the church buildings and our communities. Folks with mental health issues, addictions, homeless, poverty-stricken, those living in the cycle of unfortunate circumstances and poor choices. These are the one we are hoping to help.
At the meeting, one of the attendees brought a service dog. The dog had been trained to be petted for anxiety reduction and assist a special needs person. It was a beautiful black Labrador Retriever. I couldn't get enough of petting this pooch. It definitely made me feel better to scratch its head, rub his chin, stroke his back.
The power of touch is amazing. It can calm or incite, show acceptance or intimidate, display love or push away. There are people all around us who need their lives touched. Not just physically but emotionally, mentally and spiritually. These are the ones who most avert their eyes or cross the street to avoid. These shadow dwellers, who have a way of making most feel uncomfortable, need the touch of love, hope, and change.
Most of us can't give them everything they need to get back on their feet and walking the path of life again, but together we can do more, touch more, give grace more, than one person alone.
@BrianLoging (Twitter)


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New Garage door Opener
If your garage door opener is old or broken, it may be time for a new garage door opener replacement. At AA Garage Doors, we will replace your old garage door opener with a high-quality Liftmaster garage door opener that will serve you for many years to come.
When trying to determine if the garage door opener is broken in any way, listen to how it functions, if it functions at all. It may make noise, maybe shaky, or it may seem as if it is struggling to lift the door. If all other components look fine, then it may definitely be the opener. When we come to your home to take a look at the problem, we will ensure that there are no other issues contributing to the underperformance of the garage door opener. If nothing else is contributing, there may be a good chance that you need a new opener.
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Garage door openers have a large job, so it is expected that they all need to be replaced at some point. If your garage door opener is old, broken, or it is indicating that it is time for replacement, AA Garage Doors can replace your existing opener with a high-quality piece that will do the job for years to come. To learn more about our services, call us at 651-702-1420 or complete our contact form to request service or a free estimate.


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The Classic Design Concepts Firebreather is put on sale
The Classic Design Concepts Firebreather is put on sale. The official price is $60 000, which seems reasonable according to the exterior and performance.
Firebreather is powered by huge 6.2 liter supercharghed V8 developing 599hp. The Classic Design Concepts worked hard over the interior to create a really aggressive car, which can't stay unnoticed on the streets. The Firebreather takes some of the more iconic elements of Pontiac Firebird.
However, the Firebreather looks a lot like a tuned Camaro with a bit high price.


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The next time you are thinking of adding a bit of festive typography to your Christmas cards and seasonal designs, check out this list of Best free Christmas fonts, focused on holiday styles. So don't lose this page, as I have collected the best fonts for you to use in designing Christmas greeting cards, Christmas posters, Invitation or Photo Christmas cards, Christmas notes or any design projects related to Christmas.
Kingthings Christmas Font
Mountains of Christmas Font
Christmas Ligtness
Christmas Sounds
Christmas On Crack
Very Christmess
Jolly Santa
Santas Big Secret BB
The Gingerbread House


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These are two projects ILAADR – Internal Logistics with Automated Autonomous Delivery and Replenishment and ILEVATOR – intraLogistics Enabled by autonomous Vehicles cooperATing with Operators and Robots both funded by EIT Digital.
The project iLAADR focuses on the logistics and delivery of material to the line side in a complex manufacturing process (e.g. assembly for automotive). The goal is to develop autonomous solutions for inbound logistics. These include, amongst others, a low-cost network of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), partly equipped with robot manipulators and meant for autonomous delivery of material, worker safety in the vicinity of the robotic systems, as well as capabilities for data analysis, planning and execution of transport processes.
iLEVATOR is developing a modular and plug-and-play platform for factories' intralogistics. It increases the utilization rate of warehouse and logistic systems by coordinating autonomous vehicles, robots and human operators.
Within these projects the ES unit developed a Temporal Planning for orchestrating a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) working on intra-logistics kitting tasks in a production-line factory. In this case the ES unit adapted state of the art techniques for strong temporal planning with uncontrollable durations complemented with a flexible executor to deploy commands to the different AGVs.
General Info:
- Fortiss
- Fraunhofer
- Santer Reply
- University of Edinburgh


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Why Group Coaching?
1. Higher likelihood of achieving your goals – You're much more likely to stick to your gym routine if you have a gym buddy, right? The same is true with group coaching. When individuals are part of a group, they procrastinate less, accomplish more, and reach their goals faster.
2. Benefit from collective wisdom – You'll brainstorm solutions, open creativity channels, and uncover opportunities you may not have discovered working solo. Have you ever been in a study group where you've learned from a classmate who gets it? Other group members help you master new concepts like a pro!
3. A great value – Get the same quality coaching, but at a fraction of the cost of individual coaching. Group coaching is a smart and affordable way to receive top-notch guidance.
What do you get?
- Personal online intake of 30 minutes
- 6 group sessions of 60 minutes
- Watch documentary "Hungry for change"
- Useful hand-outs with tips and information
How does it work?
- Minimum of 4 participants, maximum 10
- Costs = 150 per person
- Sessions can not be re-scheduled or replaced. If you should miss a session, you will get all the material used during the session.
De Nieuwe Yoga School – Laurierstraat 109 – Amsterdam
- What is a balanced healthy diet (The right balance between carbs, proteins and fat)
- How to maintain a healthy weight
- Work-life balance
- Boost your energy
- Stress control, exercising and sleep
- Sugar & how to deal with cravings.
Dates of sessions
Tuesday 14 March – 20:00 till 21:00
Tuesday 28 March – 20:00 till 21:00
Tuesday 11 April – 20:00 till 21:00
Tuesday 25 April – 20:00 till 21:00
Tuesday 09 May – 20:00 till 21:00
Tuesday 23 May – 20:00 till 21:00
Date for watching the documentary
Tuesday 21 March – 20:00 till 21:45


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John Maxwell has said he believes everything rises and falls based on leadership, and I think he's right. I've had to study leadership over the years and have read many books. But one of the best is a new release called Love Leads by Dr. Steve Greene.
As believers, we know God is love. If that is so, then those of us who are leaders (and everyone leads someone in their circle of influence) must lead with love.
Sadly, many Christian executives in secular workplaces don't know how to put their Christian principles into practice in an environment that demands productivity. And it's well known that many leaders of Christian ministries and pastors are loving to the public, but in the office, they are tyrants. This should not be.
Greene has had a successful career, and he knows productivity can improve when you genuinely care about your people and lead with love. When I interviewed him on my podcast (which you can listen to below) he told me that "meekness does not mean weakness" and that he tries to praise loudly and correct quietly. He believes when mistakes are made, it indicates not enough training has taken place. Rather than getting mad, the loving leader knows more coaching must occur so the mistake isn't repeated.
I know Greene well. He is the publisher of Charisma and the executive vice president of our media group. I also know he practices what he preaches. In fact, I encouraged him to write the book, and I was probably the first person to read the initial manuscript.
The book released only a couple of weeks ago, but the word is getting out. I know of a couple of pastors who like it so much they are buying a case to give out to those they lead. You can find various materials at loveleadsbook.com, such as free videos to use in your organization plus a 30-day challenge you'll want to check out.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 22, we are holding a launch event at our company headquarters at 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746, from 10 a.m. to noon EDT. Dr. Greene will give a free one-hour seminar, and several dozen people have registered to come. If you live in Central Florida, you are invited. However, most can watch it on Facebook Live. I plan to attend, and I urge you to check out the website or the streaming video if you can.
I believe it will be a ground-breaking, interactive, Christian leadership seminar revealing the secret that makes leadership work. You will discover what it looks like to lead with love. You will also view leadership as never before while Dr. Greene dispels the myths and misconceptions many have come to accept about leadership. Is there a process of love? Is tough love really love?
Besides being publisher of Charisma, Dr. Steve Greene is the publisher of Ministry Today, SpiritLed Woman and Christian Retailing magazines. He received his doctorate in marketing from the University of Memphis and has served as dean of the College of Business and professor of marketing at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
While in Tulsa, he also served as the senior pastor of Bixby Community Church. Dr. Greene has owned restaurants, a national advertising agency and a syndicated market research firm. He is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the fields of marketing and leadership. He has been married to Anette since 1973, and they have two children and three grandchildren. His podcasts can be heard at cpnshows.com.
Please forward this to someone who may enjoy the seminar, the website or be interested in the book.


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The smartphone is a platform, where everything is possible now. You no longer need a computer to perform heavy tasks or basic tasks, which is why smartphones running on Android and iOS are ranking high on the sales charts.
Things are getting more interesting each because manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, Apple, and others are making an effort to add hardware that rivals the computers. From Chipset to Graphics, everything is upgrading to another level.
7 Best War Games of All Times
Android, Blackberry, and iOS are now adding more power to the smartphone like 4GB RAM, 2GHz Dual-core or Quad-core processors, and powerful GPU (Graphics processing unit) which is going to take your gaming experience to another level.
After trying so many war games in the past and now, we have shortlisted some of the smartphones games, which will replace your Windows PC games behind.
1. Clash Royale (Multiplayer Only)
Clash Royale isn't your regular war game because the concept is straight and straightforward, which allows us to have a one-on-one battle with a Kingdom within an area. The game comes with several warriors (CARDS), which can be added to your deck. The cards require fuel that give the power to control the game.
The game has several interesting players, whom you are up against and you have to outsmart them to secure a win. The number of warriors and the presence of impressive players will make your game better. You can even upgrade the cards by unlocking chests, which will give you Gems, Coins, and Level upgrades. You can track your chests using clash royale chest tracker.
2. Clash of Clans (Multiplayer)
Clash of clans is developed by the Clash Royale game called Supercell. The developers are brilliant in creating war games that are not violent, but they are all entertaining plus mind challenging rounds. Clash of clans is entirely different from the Clash Royale, but the warriors and the concept will remain the same.
The difference between these two games is that in Clash of Clans you get attacked by the oppressors and invaders from all over the places, which is a common factor in any war. Clash of clans has climbed to the top within a matter of months.
You get to choose some warriors to defend your small village from the invaders, and you have to make every effort to protect it using the selected warriors.
3. FrontLine Commando
If you love taking down the enemies from the battlefield, then we have Frontline commando, comes with stunning graphics, who looks pretty much real. The game allows you to enter into the high and hot frontline, which will keep you busy because you have to worry about to take down the enemies Artillery, Helicopter, Backup troops, and more.
There are several different maps and missions, which will be assigned to you and you have to clear them all to conclude the game. The game has a unique concept with essential touches like Weapons, Missions, War-like experience and more.
The game is no less to call of duty games .as it comes with stunning graphics and other aspects, which every gamer looks forward to.
4. Call of Duty – Heroes
Well, we are not kidding, the official version of the COD for an Android and iOS smartphones is released long back. The Infinity Ward does not seem to wait for any further to make their loyal fan base. The game is entirely different from the PC version as the hardware requirements and screen size will not be enough to satisfy the players.
The game concept is more like the Clash of clans but it is Call of Duty and you will feel the nostalgic scenes from the older games like Modern warfare and other games.
You get all latest Black ops teams, Armor's, Weapons, Heli, Artillery, and more. The game is dope, and it has unique gestures, which will keep your Windows version game relevant to the end of the day.
5. Modern Combat
Gameloft has proved that they are not going let competitors leave them behind because their version war game "Modern Combat" comes with new COD-like experience, which will leave you in shock. The modern combat is a successful game as it is capable enough to deliver stunning graphics on older devices without any frames drop.
The graphics, missions, detailing in the storyline, and weapons will make go crazy on it. Gameloft has improved the game significantly by releasing updates incredibly faster than the Call of Duty developers.
The weapons and real like graphics will give your small screen a detailed look at your enemies. The game is highly optimized for the small screens so that you won't miss a target.
6. Shadowgun Deadzone
Similar to any other war games on Android and iOS platform but the series is slightly different from the rest because the concept of the game aims to give you futuristic look and feel to it. You will not be fighting humans at all. You will find yourself in a futuristic environment, where you got human civilization at a brink of extinction, and you have to save human kind from the Zombies and Aliens.
If you are a player, who is below 18, then I wouldn't recommend you to play because there are disturbing scenes which will have an impact on you.
Deadzone graphics are on another level, but you need to have a high-end Smartphone or Tablet to play the game because you won't be able to experience the visual quality.
7. Brothers in Arms: Son of War
Again, we have one more game, which isn't appropriate for an underage player. The game is based on WWII, where the acclaimed world fighter will lead the whole army to revolutionize, and freedom is what breathe in the warrior's heart.
The Graphics, SFX, Storyline, Feel, and Missions are very much real. It is something you should try.
We have listed some of the intuitive war games, which will give you the feel of real war and the storylines are fantastic. However, if you are using a device with less ram some high-end war games might cause your device to lag. Shoot your opinions, experience, and ideas in the comment section below.


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HBO's Westworld
Season 1, Episode 5: "Contrapasso"
Directed by Jonny Campbell
Story by Dominic Mitchell & Lisa Joy
* For a review of the previous episode, "Dissonance Theory" – click here
* For a review of the next episode, "The Adversary" – click here
Another chat between Dr. Robert Ford (Anthony Hopkins) and that cowboy, Old Bill (Michael Wincott), one of the oldest in the park, as the doctor tells him about the saddest thing he'd ever seen. A story about a dog and a cat, the latter being torn "to pieces" by the former. It's really an allegory for humanity, or the pursuit of greatness by those who aren't sure what they'll do with it when they find it. They may just grab hold and hang on too hard until there's nothing left.
Dolores Abernathy (Evan Rachel Wood) gradually moves from the path of her narrative with each passing episode. She finds herself still with William (Jimmi Simpson) and his buddy Logan (Ben Barnes), though her mind wanders. They make it into a nearby town full of all degenerate sorts, apparently. Logan talks about their company and some of the stuff outside Sweetwater. For his part, William doesn't dig this town: "Whoever designed this place, you get the feeling they don't think very much of people." Mercenaries arrive, we discover this all a part of a bigger game of war. Hmm. Sinister, or exciting? Or both?
The Man in Black (Ed Harris) is busy still hauling Lawrence (Clifton Collins Jr.) about, saying he's on the hunt for the "big bad wolf." He's also got Teddy Flood (James Marsden) in tow, having saved him awhile back. Black mentions a friend of his, whomever that could possibly be, always say there's a path for everybody; remember that, could be significant at some point, maybe. Meanwhile, the young boy who'd been talking to Dr. Ford at one time happens upon the group, being sent to fetch water for them. Because right now Lawrence is getting his throat slit. Not a nice sight for sweet English boys' eyes. Considering Black drains Lawrence's blood into his water pouch.
Outside, a couple technicians are checking out Maeve Millay (Thandie Newton) again after her recent shootout. They notice her incision, as somebody were looking for something specific. Will they catch on?
All that blood was a makeshift transfusion for Teddy, to bring him back up to speed. Then he talks about how the humanity of the hosts is "cost effective" and laments how things were once upon a time. He mentions Dolores, too. He says a few fellas made off with her, and that gets Teddy on his feet again.
And what of Dolores? She keeps having flashbacks, seeing those corpses littered everywhere around her. William keeps her mind off things, but I keep wondering how much longer until she starts making connections like Maeve. Right now she talks about hoping for her life to change. When he talks of the real world, it doesn't just roll off Dolores. She notices, and it sort of shakes William a bit. When a Day of the Dead parade comes through town Dolores sees a vision of herself in its crowd. Before passing out. When she's brought out by Dr. Ford "in a dream," a.k.a in a lab, they have a short talk. He speaks of Arnold, the one who created her so many years ago. That's the voice she keeps hearing in her little daydreams, calling to come find him. Turns out Arnold had wanted her to help bring Westworld down. But Ford tries to make sure Dolores' world is only heroes and villains, a black-and-white dichotomy instead of anything too complex. In the dark though, she still speaks to somebody: is it Arnold?
One of the technicians who worked on Maeve is doing some kind of experiments with a bird. He wants to be a coder, but his partner tells him he'll only ever be a "butcher."
Back with William and Logan they come across a reincarnated Lawrence. Ahh, very interesting! Suddenly, Dolores starts making deals. She helps get Logan and William in with Lawrence on a job with the Confederados to get hold of some explosives. Regarding Lawrence, this doesn't mean anything re: The Man in Black & William, because the timelines aren't made positively clear. It's suggestive, no doubt. Nothing definitive still. Anyways, the gang get their latest adventure kicked off, confronting a wagon. Things start off fine then get incredibly tense, a gunfight erupting with a bunch of hosts getting shot. They make out well, obviously, though William doesn't seem to take much joy, if any, in killing. Regardless if it's fake.
Elsie Hughes (Shannon Woodward) is working with a host who's got more dick than brains. Literally. She happens to see the host that tried killing her being brought for disposal. Elsie ends up catching a technician on camera banging one of the hosts, like a "creepy necro perv," so she uses that to get in to see her would-be killer host. She takes her findings to Bernard Lowe (Jeffrey Wright): a laser-based satellite uplink. The hosts are being used to smuggle information out of the park.
At a freaky orgy party, Nine Inch Nails' "Something I Can Never Have" plays on strings in the background. People fuck. Some are painted in gold. Logan, of course, loves it. William and Dolores sit on a couch, sort of equally repulsed in their own ways. Logan ends up in William's face, they get very personal, especially the former. He digs into William, hard. At the same time Dolores wanders through the party, eventually coming upon a fortune teller with her Tarot cards. One of them laid in front of her is "the maze" – and a vision of herself reappears, telling her to follow it. She also grabs hold of a string in her forearm, pulling it bloody, her skin opening like latex. It isn't real. But it scares her. Out in the street Lawrence is filling dead bodies in their coffins with explosives. He isn't giving it over to the Confederados. Now, William is becoming wildly disillusioned with the creepiness of the whole game. There's bigger problems, as the explosives turn out to be not explosive at all. And Logan takes the brunt of the fallout, being left behind by William. Dolores ends up shooting down a few men to save her new man. "I imagined a story where I didn't have to be the damsel," she tells William while they flee and catch a ride on a passing train. Landing right in the lap of Lawrence. This is actually the first time he introduces himself as such, since they're all acquainted. And once more Dolores sees the mark of the maze on a coffin in the train: "I'm coming," she says. To whom? Arnold? God, I love the suspense.
Back to the Man in Black – could he be William though? It's intriguing – and Teddy. The pair drop by a bar. One where they run into Dr. Ford for a drink. This is a huge scene! Ford wonders exactly what Black is seeking. "I always felt like this place was missing a real villain, hence my humble contribution," he tells the doctor. They talk about the working of the park, Black wonders if there's anybody fit to stop him. We know for sure he's headed for whatever happens to lie at the centre of that mysterious maze. What is it exactly? Does it represent a physical space, or could it be a component in the robots themselves? No telling. Yet. Either way, the Man in Black is dead set on finding the purpose, the truth behind it all. We also see that the hosts are quite protective of their maker, as well. So many mysteries in the artificial world of Westworld's creations. So much to unravel.
Out in the lab the technician working on Maeve goes back to the bird. He calibrates a little then the bird flies around the room, like magic. Maeve, she's up and about to greet the technician, Felix, and let the bird perch on her fingertip. She also wants to have a little chat with him. I wonder exactly what she'll tell him. What sort of secrets could spill from her lips, and what is Felix getting himself into?
An interesting episode, I must say. Lots to think about, as usual. I can't help but wonder more about those theories surrounding the Man in Black. Next episode is titled "The Adversary" and I'm sure we'll see more on ole Black himself.


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See also:
Homeopathic Nosodes
Complementary Healthcare Products
See also:
Homeopathic Nosodes
Complementary Healthcare Products
Nosodes have been used in homeopathic medicine since the mid 1800s. Nosodes are relatively unknown in veterinary practice and very controversial in holistic veterinary practice. Many benefits have been noted, including a decrease in the severity and frequency of disease. Although nosodes are still controversial as a replacement for traditional vaccinations, evidence of their safety and efficacy is growing.
What are Nosodes?
Nosodes are specialized homeopathic remedies that are prepared by taking actual diseased matter from a sick animal such as diseased tissue or nasal discharge. The preparation of a nosode involves a lengthy process of succussion and dilution of the original material using traditional homeopathic protocols until virtually no molecules of the crude substance remain, rendering the nosode safe for use. This process, called potentization, inactivates the original disease substance and converts the material into a bioenergetic remedy which interacts with the body's energy field. The final product is a potent remedy that is an energetic blueprint of the actual disease.
Nosodes are completely safe, easy to administer, and can be given to puppies much earlier than vaccines. Pregnant females can be treated with nosodes prior to giving birth, providing immunity to their litters before they are born.
The difference between a nosode and a conventional vaccine is that there are no dangerous chemicals and additives in the homeopathic remedy. Nosodes are also given orally whereas core vaccines are injected. Nosodes can be used in two ways: to protect against disease (called homeoprophylaxis), or as a remedy should the animal become ill. Nosodes restore health through vibrational energy. They interact with the body's energy reserves, recalibrating positive and negative forces within the energy field and stimulating the body to heal and protect itself.
When a nosode is given, the body recognizes the cellular structure and disease imprint, producing an immune response similar to actual exposure to the disease itself. Although this is difficult to prove scientifically, there are numerous examples of how nosodes have been used in homeoprophylaxis and to treat the onset of disease.
Human Research
Dr. Isaac Golden, an Australian homeopath, has done extensive research in the field of homeopathic childhood immunizations. Working directly with families who agreed to participate in a clinical trial of typical childhood diseases, Dr. Golden concluded that homeopathic immunizations were 90.4% effective.
From 2001 to 2004, Dr. Golden also studied vaccine safety compared to homeopathic immunizations. He found that children who received standard vaccines were 15 more times likely to get asthma, 7 times more likely to get eczema and 2 times more likely to get allergies than those who were immunized by homeopathic preparations. His work is published in his ground breaking books, 'Vaccination and Homeoprophylaxis: A Review of Risks and Alternatives', and 'Homoeprophylaxis: A Ten Year Clinical Study'.
Similar studies have been conducted in Cuba and Brazil using homeopathic immunizations during disease outbreaks. In fact, homeoprophylaxis intervention was used during a large-scale Leptospirosis outbreak in Cuba in 2007. Four different strains of the virus were combined in the homeopathic preparation, which was given to over two million people in high risk areas. Resulting data showed that in the areas where homeopathic intervention was used, the incidence of Leptospirosis fell below the historic median. This result suggested that the homeoprophylaxis succeeded in reducing the disease incidence and controlling the epidemic. This was one of the first examples of using large-scale homeoprophylaxis as a method for disease control.
Brazilian statistics on the use of homeopathic immunizations were collected in the 1974 outbreak of Meningococcal disease. Out of 18,640 children who received homeopathic remedies, only 4 cases of meningococcal infection occurred, compared to 32 cases out of the 6,340 children who were not protected. This resulted in a 95% effectiveness rate for the homeopathically immunized children.
These types of studies in childhood disease provide a reference point for veterinary studies which are difficult to document and collect. Clinical trials are costly and follow-ups
may be more difficult in rural areas where nosodes are more commonly used within farming communities. Nevertheless, success stories are emerging based on empirical evidence that supports the use of nosodes as a viable alternative to vaccines in routine health care.
Homeopathic Immunization in Dogs
Dr. Christopher Day, British veterinary homeopath, has been using nosodes in his practice for 35 years. Evidence of reduced rates of distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and kennel cough has encouraged him to recommend nosodes to his clients for prevention and treatment of disease.
In 1985, Dr. Day documented the successful use of nosodes in a kennel cough outbreak. The trial was done in a day care and there were 214 dogs participating including both vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs. The nosode was introduced by placing it in the dogs' drinking water.
Remarkably, out of a total of 214 dogs that were treated with the kennel cough nosode, the incidence of actual, full-blown disease was only 1.9% out of 214 dogs, and the majority of dogs who did contract kennel cough exhibited only minor symptoms. The vaccinated dogs had a higher incidence of disease at 4.7% whereas only 0.7% of the unvaccinated dogs showed symptoms. Minor symptoms were expressed by 42.5% of the dogs, with 59.7% of vaccinated dogs showing minor symptoms, compared to 26.7% of unvaccinated dogs.
This study shows that nosodes can be effective in disease prevention, and when dogs do contract disease, the severity of symptoms can be reduced with their use.
The alarming increase in autoimmune conditions, allergies, cancer and other canine health issues due to vaccine reactions is a known fact. Pet owners are now seeking alternatives to keep their dogs healthy while preventing disease and illness. The growing interest in nosodes comes at a time when the safety and efficacy of vaccines are being questioned.
As an integral part of the homeopathic family, nosodes are dog friendly for several reasons. Because their action works across the mucous membranes of the mouth, it is not necessary to swallow the medicine. Dosing is easy since the mouth doesn't have to be opened and the remedy can be placed on the gum or inside the lip. The single dose powder is sweet tasting.
The immune response to nosodes offers a more natural response to disease without the introduction of killed or modified viruses and harmful preservatives that can weaken the immune system. Unlike vaccines, nosodes are both safe and effective.
Can nosodes replace vaccines? What we do know is nosodes are working with a degree of efficacy to warrant further study and data collection. We know that they are a safe alternative to vaccines, and that they have been proven for homeoprophylaxis in human clinical trials. Because of their safety record, health benefits, and even the lower cost, nosodes are gaining popularity among holistic veterinarians and pet owners who are willing to give them a serious chance.
Ellen Kohn is a Reiki Master Teacher, Healing Touch for Animals® Certified Practitioner (HTACP), Certified Aromatherapist, Meridian Practitioner and Animal Communicator. She works with Alaskan single remedy and blended formulas in her energy healing work. Ellen founded The Kohn Foundation (www.thekohnfoundation.org) in The Bahamas to assist the children and animals of Grand Bahama.
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Dr. Gerald Wessner graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965 and spent two years in the U.S. Army at Ft Leonard Wood , MO as the Assistant Post Veterinarian. After the army he worked in private practice at several race tracks in the northeast and opened a small animal practice in Pennsylvania. In the late 70's Dr. Wessner started learning and practicing acupuncture and in the late 80's he started an exclusive acupuncture practice. From 90-95 he was the State Veterinarian at Tampa Bay Race Track in Tampa, FL and in 1995 started an exclusive homeopathic practice. Shortly after this, he moved the practice to Summerfield, FL and continues to practice there.
The practice consists of both clinic hours and phone consultations. Dr. Wessner has been very successful treating such diseases as EPM, Herpes (infectious, auto-immune and neurological), Lymes Disease and Syndrome, Parvo, Distemper, Strangles, Potomac Horse Fever, Pigeon Fever, Heartworm Infestation, Colic, Snakebite, Vaccinosis, Pancreatitis and a host of other diseases.
A nosode is a specific remedy which is made from the disease material from animals and even humans. The material could be pus, nasal discharge, spinal fluid, diarrhea liquid, pleural and peritoneal effusions or even a parasite such as the heartworm.
Homeopathic remedies are made by serial dilution and succusion-this combined process is called potentization. In the case of a homeopathic remedy the process starts with a sample of the material. For my example, I will use Arnica to describe the process. First, a leaf of the material is soaked in alcohol-this will become the Mother Tincture (the alcohol is usually like vodka or ethyl alcohol)-the time may range from an hour to a month depending if the material is leaves or bark or roots. Then a sample of this Mother Tincture is taken and diluted 1 to 100 with a mixture of alcohol and water. The sample is now succussed; pretend the sample is in a test tube and held in one hand and struck sharply against the other hand 100 times. This is now a 1C dilution. 1 for the first dilution and C meaning 100. This process is repeated until the desired dilution is reached, be it 12, 30, 100 or 200. Now we have a remedy called Arnica 30C. This same process is used to make nosodes. Most nosodes I use are 30C in strength.
In my practice, I use nosodes both prophylactically and in the event of exposure to disease. For example, I recommend that my clients keep vaccines to a minimum or zero and use nosodes for protection. In puppies, I will administer a reduced amount of modified live combo vaccine at the first visit to help with starting the immune response and then recommend that after a few weeks to socialize the pups by allowing them to visit pet stores, dog parks or areas frequented by other dogs. My theory at this point is to rely on the replication (and elimination of the replicated virus through urine, etc.) of the MLV canine vaccines used in other dogs to help boost the antibody titers in the puppy. In the past 3-5 years, utilizing this procedure, no incidences of canine disease have been reported to me. Of course, this cannot be performed with the Rabies vaccine.
I also use the Bach Bowel Nosodes (in combination with well prescribed homeopathic remedies) in curing chronic diarrhea and digestive issues in all species of animals. In horses, a sarcoid nosode is used to get rid of a benign growth that may cause the animal to be unusable because either it rubs an associated area or equipment such as girth, saddle , harness or bridle.
Some of the most successful nosodes I have used have been made from spinal fluid, serum from infected West Nile positive horses and pus collected from horses afflicted with Pigeon Fever. In my research over the years in studying homeopathy, I have found mention of a veterinarian curing distemper dogs in the early 1940's , a physician recommending people take the Anthrax nosode to prevent anthrax and South American countries relying on nosodes in epidemics. Nosodes are an integral part of my veterinary practice and I am fortunate to have found how to use these wonderful homeopathic remedies.
Recent evidence has come to light to show that unvaccinated dogs are now showing positive titers. For many years holistic veterinarians believed that nosodes protected through an obscure energetic process, but now more scientific evidence has come to light to show that it is possible for antibodies to be produced in the body without the antigens from the vaccine, especially when a killed vaccine like rabies is administered. Much more research is needed in this area to not only protect the animals, but also to protect the human public.
It is recommended that dog owners work closely with a homeopathic veterinarian for a nosode consultation and follow-up. The following are general guidelines for nosode usage.
Pregnant females may be given nosodes to pass immunity to the unborn puppies.
Puppies can be given homeopathic nosodes beginning at three weeks of age. The suggested dosage for dogs of all ages irrespective of previous orthodox vaccinations is the same.
One dose given daily by mouth for the first three days then…
One dose once a week for six weeks then…
One dose given once a month for one or two years.
I have had a couple of patients become lethargic after nosode administration after using for 3 to 5 years(these animals were also sensitive to vaccines), so I don't think giving them continually monthly is necessary after the first couple of years of administration.
Presently I urge clients to protect their animals with nosodes and not vaccinate, as there can be serious issues associated with vaccines and also the often repeated vaccines. Recent information supplied by noted immunologist Dr. Ronald Schultz has shown the parvo vaccine giving positive titers for 7 years, the distemper 15, the para-influenza 9 and the rabies 7. For years, holistic veterinary practitioners have been warning that vaccines can be harmful and an article from Purdue University has shown DNA damage following vaccines and another study shows auto-immune thyroid antibodies produced after rabies vaccines. A Google search for vaccinosis, as of this writing, produced 2,480 articles: to me this shows that this is a real issue otherwise nobody would be writing about this clear and present danger.
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Elsevier Versus Wikipedia: Academics Revolt Against Giant Publisher
by Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch Blog
CorpWatch, May 11th, 2012
Over 11,000 academics have pledged to boycott Elsevier, the Dutch publishing giant, for profiting off their work and making it unavailable to the general public. Now Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, is about to turn the world of corporate academic publishing on its head, in the same way that his website effectively took down Encyclopedia Britannica.
Elsevier is part of the Anglo-Dutch company Reed Elsevier, which had 2010 revenues of $9.3 billion and annual profits of over $1.67 billion. It publishes over 250,000 articles in some 2,000 journals a year that range from global publications like the Lancet to more specific ones like the Journal of the Egyptian Mathematical Society.
Some of these journals are very expensive. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, for example, sells for $31,000 to Japanese subscribers and $25,000 a year to European and Iranian subscribers. (The rest of the world can buy it for a mere $20,930 a year!) There is a market: University libraries in the UK alone spend over $320 million to make these publications available to their students.
Publishers like Elsevier knew they were onto a good thing because before the arrival of the Internet, there was no other way for researchers to tell their peers about the important work they were doing, or vice versa. Plus getting published in a respectable journal was also the key to keeping academic jobs and getting promotions, so the researchers and professors – like rock musicians and best-selling writers – were leery about giving away their work for free.
"(P)ublishing companies became the de facto gatekeepers to scientific knowledge, restricting who could see the latest ideas rather than allowing ideas to spread as far as possible," writes Aloke Jha in the Guardian.
But unlike rock musicians and best-selling authors, the market for these journals often number in the few hundreds or even less, specifically the relatively well endowed world of universities. Both the original research as well as the universities – ironically – are paid for by the general public, since most academic research is heavily subsidized by the government.
Professors have been chafing for a while. "We mathematicians produce the papers, serve as editors, and serve as referees, all for free (except of course for our support by our universities and employers). Then with relatively small improvement to the product, publishers turn around and sell it to our libraries at (in many cases) a very high price," wrote Ron Kirby at the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 in a "Dear Colleague" letter.
"Why do we mathematicians put up with this? (W)e are human and like to see the fruits of our labor printed on high quality paper with elegant typesetting; it validates our hard work."
On January 21, 2012, a Cambridge mathematician Tim Gowers posted a similar message on his blog and posed a question: "Why can't we just tell Elsevier that we no longer wish to publish with them? (W)hy do we allow ourselves to be messed about to this extraordinary extent, when one would have thought that nothing would be easier than to do without them?
Gowers issued a call to action: "(I)f all libraries were prepared to club together and negotiate jointly, doing a kind of reverse bundling — accept this deal or none of us will subscribe to any of your journals — then Elsevier's profits (which are huge, by the way) would be genuinely threatened. However, it seems unlikely that any such massive coordination between libraries will ever take place. What about coordination between academics?"
A few days later Gowers was contacted by Tyler Neylon, a mathematician based in Mountain View, California. The two of them set up a website called "The Cost of Knowledge"
"Numbers could quantify the scope, the revenue, the profit margins, and the number of people who cannot afford publishers' prices. But to me, these all fail to qualify the true consequences of sitting still, of doing nothing. The cost of doing nothing is the cost of knowledge," Neylon wrote in the Guardian.
The response was overwhelming. By May 1, 2012, over 11,000 academics had taken the pledge and Elsevier took notice. (A back-and-forth between Gowers and Elsevier can be read here.)
Elsevier decided to retreat a little. It dropped support for the Research Works Act (RWA) in the U.S. Congress that would prevented taxpayer-funded research to be made freely accessible online. (An alternative bill is now pending: the Federal Research Public Access Act which will expand the NIH system to all government agencies)
On Wednesday, David Willetts, UK universities and science minister announced a plan to make all UK government funded research available to the general public under a collaboration with Jimmy Wales. "Giving people the right to roam freely over publicly funded research will usher in a new era of academic discovery and collaboration, and will put the UK at the very forefront of open research," he said.
Phi Beta Iota: This was one of many suggestions made to Amazon in 2007, Jeff Bezos just did not want to be bothered with journals. The Wikipedia solution is a better one PROVIDED that original articles are locked down against vandalism, AND that cyber citations can remain persistent, with an overlay of virtual citation analytics. The one feature that anyone should be able to use is that as invented by Doug Englebart, the ability to create links at the word and paragraph level.


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With $112 million and counting in contributions to Haiti via the sacred text message number "90999," it is no wonder thousands are praising cell phone technology, which has now proven itself as a successful tool in mobilization. CNN.com reported that during the "first 48 hours of the campaign, the amount of money raised was greater than the Red Cross brought in during similar periods after Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami disasters." Red Cross spokeswoman Carrie Housman claimed it was a viral phenomenon that had 10 year olds pledging to help.
Even with all of these hard-hitting numbers of good will, nothing is perfect. Scams raged ramped, rumors were "tweeted" and continue to circulate. Phone companies were praised and then quickly bashed when word was received they would not donate their customer's pledged money for a length of 90 days. Verizon quickly refuted this issue on Friday by immediately sending a check for the $3 million donated.
As Americans continue to text donations, it is evident that ease and accessibility are the key components in this campaign. Donations can be made any time and anywhere, and perhaps most importantly, without hassle. These simple components instigated a viral reaction, which accelerated exponentially through support of a number of companies, celebrities, and the White House. Text messaging served as the easiest most accessible outlet for Americans to react as the media continued to shock and awe through photographs, video-clips and news updates.
Perhaps this new mobile technology is one of the new ways we are engaging Putnam's social capital. Though this act of texting-to-donate is "doing-for," where can the line be drawn when "doing-with" is not feasible? If what people need more than physical help is money, who's to say that "doing-for" is not the same as going to Haiti in person? Perhaps, in this case, "doing-for" during a new age of mobility will change the way America views "helping." In referring to the text-to-donate phenomenon, Jeffrey Nelson, executive director for corporate communications at Verizon Wireless declared, "This is the new paradigm in philanthropy."
Visit the Red Cross' twitter page to follow updates on what they need to help!
Putnam, R. D. (2000). Altruism, Volunteering, and Philanthropy. In Bowling Alone.
-Rachel Kaylor, Writer
-Danielle Murray, Research
-Mandy Baker, Design


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The World's Easiest to Install Camera?By Brian Rhodes, Published Jul 17, 2012, 08:00pm EDT
8 cameras installed in 5 minutes. That's the claim of loss-prevention niche surveillance provider USS [link no longer available]. The company recently bombarded the NRF-LP show with advertisements claiming world record installation times. In this note, we examine those claims and dig in to see where hype and fact diverge.
This sign [link no longer available] was featured in several prominent places outside the show floor, and was even featured on the back cover of the bound NRF-LP Expo guidebook. It is vague on details, but makes the direct claim to reduce camera installation time to mere seconds per camera.
Needless to say, the ad was successful in generating show floor buzz. Suggesting that this product can shave hundreds of dollars off the cost of installing CCTV systems is no small claim. But does reality back it up? Or is this classic marketing pomposity at work? We stepped in to the USS booth and dug deeper.
Mystery Unveiled
The USS product manager peeled back the curtain and introduced us to a new product named 'StealthTracker', an IP camera designed to resemble 'track lighting' fixtures and is powered directly from tracklight fixture rails. Here is a picture of the demo unit in the booth:
The uniqueness of the unit is that not only can it be directly powered from high voltage 120 VAC light rails, it also wirelessly connects to USS' companion NVR unit. This results in the 'installation in under 1 minute per camera' claim - the idea is that the camera can snap into the light rail and then auto-negotiate with the head end NVR for instant recording.
Aside from the novel connection method, the StealthTracker also features the following:
- VGA or 720p resolution (1280x720) from 1/3" sensor
- Black or White housing options
- 3.6mm fixed focal length
- H.264 compression
- Integrated IR
- Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
- Price: $950 USD MSRP
USS is working on a 2 MP model, ONVIF compliance, and 3rd Party VMS integration.
Product Analysis
Quick Install: While we do not doubt that installation of these cameras are quicker than typical 'wired' cameras, the claim that 'installation takes less than a minute' is dubious and smacks of a cheap publicity stunt. The platform likely requires the use of USS's NVR and a wireless network configured in a specific way - important assumptions for typical deployments.
Given that this product will be more expensive compared to traditional cameras, and video system installation commonly requires POS integration/configuration labor, building the value proposition of this camera around speedy installation seems misplaced. Unless the retailer is installing this product themselves, we do not expect the speed of install to reduce the 'bottom line' deployment cost compared to more flexible products. The labor savings claim is especially confusing when the 'covertness' of the camera, designed to look like a track lighting fixture, is not addressed by any marketing literature.
Power: Considering the camera can only be mounted in areas where existing tracklighting rails are available, it cannot be deployed as a 'general purpose' surveillance camera and limits it to specialty use. In essence, the camera features a proprietary power connector and mounting plate that prevents installation anywhere but light track rails.
Network: Because it is dependent on using WiFi to communicate with the recorder, an 'unseen' limitation of deployment is the range of existing wireless networking. Given the general purpose/cheap wireless routers employed by many retailers, adding MP wireless cameras to the available bandwidth may prove to be a significant constraint. The camera cannot provide live views unless a wireless network is present, and the expansion or addition of a WiFi network for the sake of a single camera may ultimately prove to be more expensive that deploying a traditional 'hardwired' camera. [UPDATE] The manufacturer explained that during test installations, they have deployed rack-power WiFi network repeaters on the camera rail with success in area with weak wireless coverage.
Easy to Move: The manufacturer suggested that "When the user has this system and their end caps change because of seasonal product changes, different traffic analysis (can be) done to capture more eyes on the product. " This remark suggests that because this camera is quickly moveable and 'up close', it can be used to collect impressions on the effectiveness of merchandising displays or product placement in a way that general surveillance cameras cannot.
Power: A reader pointed out the vulnerability of cameras being turned off when the accompanying lights are turned off. Unless the retailer chooses to leave certain lights powered on a continuous basis, the camera is not up to record activity. We asked USS about this limitation, and they responded by explaining they are in the early stages of designing a battery power pack that accompanies the camera on the light rail.
The 'StealthTracker' camera provides a different approach to surveillance, most likely to be appreciated by users who want the cameras to be as covert as possible or who want the flexibility to move their cameras around without having to call an installer. If and when USS gets third party support, it could be a useful complement and addition for retailers that value these two attributes.
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JERUSALEM (JTA) — Teva Pharmaceuticals said its president and CEO, Jeremy Levin, has stepped down.
Levin reportedly resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after 18 months on the job due to major differences with Teva's chairman, Miami billionaire Phillip Frost, and the board of the world's largest generic drug manufacturer.
But Levin told Israel's Channel 10, "I did not resign. I did not choose to leave the company."
Teva, which is based in Petach Tikvah, announced two weeks ago that it was cutting 5,000 jobs. Its board appointed chief financial officer Eyal Desheh as Levin's interim replacement and has set up a search committee to find a permanent successor.
Levin was overseeing the company's reorganization in preparation for the expiration of patents protecting its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone, which will open it up to more competition on its best-selling product.
Among the employees worldwide set to be let go were 800 in Israel, which caused recriminations from the Israeli government and Histadrut labor union. Israel said it had supported Teva with subsidies and tax breaks, and the union insisted that the layoffs be spread out over time, which Levin agreed to against the board's wishes.


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Introduction: Solar Window Panel From Scraps.
I measured the dimensions of my Sunny Window. I decided to use the afternoon sun exposed side.
Please excuse if I use wrong words, I was in an accident recently, and am still recovering.
For this Project I took items from my home.
- I medium thick Display board.
- Velcro pieces, As many as you need to attach the solar roll up with. I would suggest to reinforce the solar panel fastening with a craft wire to the craft board.
I found out that Sun heat has melting effect on the VELCRO GLUE.
- an Exacto knife to cut a hole in the bottom of the panel . To feed the charging wires through.
- I have 4 roll up. Which means the Solar panels are built into a sturdy canvas.
Solar Panels, they can be rolled up safely. I used to have 2 unrolled on my front car dash. I always park in the Sun
They got enough charge into my 12 000 m-ah Powerbanks,
to charge my phone at work if needed. See Pictures above.
Step 1: This Is What the Folded Solar Panel Looks Like. I Purchased This From Instructables Own Author
Joshua Zimmerman and Browndoggadgets
I found Joshua Zimmerman under the featured Authors and realized I had bought ALL MY TRAVEL SOLAR PANELS from him
Step 2: On My White Board I Will Now Measure the Solar Panels and And Velcro Them On
As well as apply the Velcro strips onto the White board.
On the Big picture you will see, how 1 Solar Panel unrolled will take up 1/3 of the White board.
I could probably put 4 on, but I want to trial run 3 first.
Step 3:
My First image shows the double micro or mini connector you can attach with an USB HUB 2 Powerbanks can be charged at once.
2. now I have installed all 3 Solar panels
and its done.
Step 4: Final TouchesI Cut a Small Triangular Opening Into the Lowest Part of My White Background.
This part will lead my charging wires back into my house.
I installed the total panel in less than 5 minutes , and my 2 Solar Powerbanks are connected.
I ordered the new weather resistent Powerbanks From BROWN DOG GADGETS.com
They will make a nice addition.
My last note. Power charging sucks a lot of power, and i am trying to get off the grid
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Solar power is so interesting. I had my first solar cell experience at around age 8 which would have been around 1968. It was part of a 50 in 1 Radio Shack project box. I thought it was magic. And the fascination has only grown over the years. Keep up the good work. This is a very good Instructable (Ible).
Thank you so much
You most definitely want to make sure nothing is covering the panels, not even the metal framing of that window. When you shade any part of a solar panel with hard shade, you will decrease your voltage output.
Thanks for buying from us!
We still need to get the exchange worked out.
I did send you back the information which solar power bank I was interested in
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Velcro glue may loosen in hot window, but one can reinforce with wires


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Timelapse Writing of a Research Paper
Timothy Weninger saved several versions while writing a paper submitted to the computer science conference, "World Wide Web." This resulted in 463 intermediate versions of the paper. He stitched all of the versions together into a video and this is the result.
Timelapse Writing of a Research Paper
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As the Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Eileen oversees marketing communications, proposal support, market research, and market information systems functions of the company. Eileen has been with SWCA since 2011, and her experience in the architectural, engineering, and environmental industries spans more than 28 years. She has specialized in strategic planning, client relationship management, market research, marketing communications, branding, public relations, and proposal development.
Eileen holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Fairfield University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She also is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.