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Gluconolactone and lactobionic acid are chemically and functionally similar to AHAs (such as glycolic acid). The significant difference between them and AHAs is that gluconolactone and lactobionic acid have larger molecular structures, which limits their ability to penetrate the skin, resulting in less potential for sensitizing side-effects. Supposedly, this reduced absorption into the skin does not hamper their effectiveness.ξ
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I have been working from Simplicity Pattern 4117, it has 7 great patterns for bags and in this video we will put together Bag D.
If you don't have this pattern you can make your own using my video as reference.
Please don't hesitate to leave questions below; we have a awesome group of ladies that visit the studio so if I cannot answer your question someone else can.
Cool Big Shoulder Bag
Creating your own bag is gratifying and this bag is really easy to make; all my girlfriends seem to love them. So grab some cool fab and let's get started with your fashionable shoulder bag.
What You Need:
Handmade Pattern or Simplicity Pattern # 4117
1 1/8 yards 45" wide for bag
1 1/8 yards 45" wide for lining
1 1/8 yards 36" wide of interfacing
Thread & Needle
Sewing Machine Optional
Make A Bag
Make a bag pattern or purchase one from Simplicity or McCall's, etc… I will be showing you how to use Simplicity 4117 to make Bag D in this short video.
1ST Pre Shrink Your Fabric by Washing
Use pattern piece 3 for your shoulder bag.
First cut out your pattern and lay it down printed side up on your fabric. Your fabric should be cut on single thickness for the bag and the lining, with printed side up. You will follow the same layout for all three pieces.
1. Bag
2. Lining
3. Interfacing
Sewing Directions Made Easy
1. Wash and Iron your fabric. Cut out your pattern piece and make all your markings.
2. Apply your light weight interfacing to the wrong side of your bag. You can iron this on usually but follow the manufactures directions.
The pattern calls for appliqué fabric which I will not be demonstrating in this video, please refer to your pattern directions.
3. With the right sides together you will sew up the side of your bag and the lower edges of your bag.
4. You will take and do the same for the lining but leave a small opening on the bottom.
This will be for turning your bag once we are ready.
You're doing great.
5. Place the right side of the lining and the bag together matching seams and having raw edges together.
Stitch the upper edges of the handles as shown in the video and clip curves and trim seam and corners.
6. Turn your bag right side out through your opening in the lining. Slip stitch this close and push lining in the bag.
Sewing Top Edge of Bag
Simplicity Pattern 4117 is an awesome pattern for beginners wanting to learn to sew. It is not too hard and you will have success within an hour's time.
You can add accessories to your bag such as buttons and bows for a trendy look.
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No matter how good one is in communicating in English, there are still situations wherein somebody feels uncomfortable in making use of the English language in talking. For Filipinos, the English language has been utilized in every day interactions typically. It has not been a challenge in speaking in English whether in an academic or business location. Even if Filipinos are already comfortable with the usage of the language, taking an English competency evaluation most mainly in the speaking area of the TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language takes a lot of preparation and experience. Filipinos these days prefer to study with educators and trainers in TOEFL review centres than studying alone. This is for the reason that TOEFL review centres supply tips and suggestions for these candidates to do well especially in the TOEFL speaking examination.
Candidates decide to work with academics in a TOEFL review center for them to answer efficiently in the test. Without the correct training in TOEFL, these candidates for the TOEFL will have a hard time comprehending the speaking evaluation and as a result commit mistakes in giving an answer to the questions. What are these common mistakes?
To start with, one should know that there are two different types of tasks in the speaking portion. The independent questions are the first part. In the independent question, the prospect is given a question in which he or she must agree or disagree, choose from alternatives or summarize something. With a time frame to speak in 45 seconds, one must come up with a answer that is strong and effective. Most candidates fail to get a good report on this since they speak too long. They demonstrate too much with answers. Another mistake applicants typically make is that they do not produce solid reasons for their views. The reason is they cannot give good examples to support their own views. Another is that some prospects do not grasp what the question asks. Instead of giving an opinion, some agree on the statement. This can produce a low report when raters measure the answer.
The integrated tasks are questions that are according to a reading and a listening track. Some individuals find this a little hard most importantly when they are unfamiliar with the subjects being reviewed. Since this is an integrated question, the answer should solely be based on the info from the reading or the lecture. The issue with some job hopefuls is that they also give their own impression in their solution which is really not wanted. The raters evaluate the solution according to how well the individual understood the reading and the lecture. Additionally, one usual fault job hopefuls make is that they cannot take down the essential particulars from the materials making their answers weak.
The advantage of these TOEFL review hubs is they coach the applicants how to eliminate these common mistakes and teach them on how to respond to the tasks suitably.


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Frederick sees a photograph of a ruined seaside castle, which triggers a strange childhood memory. He then goes on a strange quest, aided by four female vampires, to find the castle and the beautiful woman who lives there.
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fredag 5 december 2014
Saturnus 1893 Glögg Med Smak Av Delicatoboll
Yes, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
And you know what that means?
Time to sample some mulled wine (or Glögg as it is called in Sweden).
And this one is a weird one.
Like most things on this blog, now that I come to think about it.
Put nonetheless, it is Christmas and it is to be sampled.
Now, Delicatoboll is a very popular pastry in Sweden.
And I am quite fond of them.
But to put it as flavouring in mulled wine?
That seems a bit weird, even for my tastes.
The lable on the bottle is pretty much expected.
Since the Delicatoboll is packaged in similar colours.
It is very clean and neat and not very Christmasy.
It smells alot like Delicatoboll and that is, yes, weird.
Since it hardly smells like mulled wine at all.
And the taste, well, no. No, I do not like it.
It hardly tastes like mulled wine at all.
It has a supersweet taste and it is just to much.
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What is Melanoma?
Melanoma is the most severe form of skin cancer. It is seen developing in the melanocytes cells, which are responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin.
Melanomas are also found to be developing in the eyes, as well as internal organs (such as intestines) in very rare cases.
What are the causes of Melanoma?
Although the exact causes of melanoma is not known the doctors have been able to identify certain risk factors that contribute towards the development of melanoma, such as:
- Exposure to ultra violet (UV) rays
- People above 40 years of age
- Women
What are the signs and symptoms of Melanoma?
Melanomas may develop on any part of the body but are mostly known to develop in the parts that are exposed to the sun normally, such as the back, legs, face and the arms.
Melanomas can also develop in parts of the body that are not exposed to the sun, such as feet soles, palms of the hands and the beds of the fingernails.
The initial signs and symptoms of melanoma are:
- Existing mole exhibits noticeable changes in shape, size or texture
- New and unusual pigmented (dark colored) growth seen on the skin
Melanomas are mostly seen starting as a mole and it is important to check the body regularly for the development of new moles or any other similar abnormal growth on the skin. Normally, a person has around 10-40 moles on their body and most of these develop around 50 years of age.
It is easier to identify the abnormal characteristics of a mole with the following technique. Remembering the ABCDE of the moles:
- A (Asymmetrical Shape) – Irregular-shaped moles
- B (irregular Border) – Notched/scalloped borders
- C (Change in Color) – Uneven color distribution
- D (Diameter) – Mole larger than 6 mm
- E (Evolving) – Mole changes characteristics over time
What are the risk factors associated with development of Melanoma?
These are some of the risk factors that may contribute towards the development of melanoma:
- Fair Complexion – Having lesser melanin (pigment) in the skin results in lesser protection against damage from UV radiation.
- Frequent Sunburns – One or more severe and dangerous sunburns can increase the risk of melanoma.
- Exposure to UV rays – Prolonged exposure to ultra violet (UV) rays (from sun or tanning lights/beds) also increase the risk of melanoma.
- Numerous/Unusual moles – Having abnormal number of moles (more than 50) on the body may indicate towards increased risk of development of melanoma in a person.
- Weak Immune System – A person with a weakened immune system, (usually after organ transplant) are more prone to develop melanoma.
How is Melanoma diagnosed?
Periodic skin cancer screening is the most ideal way to detect and diagnose melanoma at its earliest stages.
In case a melanoma is suspected, the doctor might advise several diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of the skin cancer.
These are the commonly performed diagnostic tests for detecting melanoma:
- Punch Biopsy – This involves using a specialized surgical instrument with a circular blade which is pressed into the skin around the suspected melanoma (mole) and a round piece of skin is removed.
- Excision Biopsy – This procedure requires the entire abnormal (mole) growth to be removed, as well as a margin of the surrounding healthy skin tissue.
- Incision Biopsy – In this procedure, the doctor will remove only the most irregular/abnormal portion of the growth (mole) for detailed laboratory analysis.
The melanoma is also staged into several categories in order to plan an effective and efficient treatment for it. This staging is done through identifying several factors such as:
- Thickness – The thickness of a suspected melanoma is measured by examining the melanoma carefully under a microscope using a micrometer. The thicker the melanoma is the more advanced the disease is.
- Spread (Metastasize) – A sentinel node biopsy may be required to determine if the melanoma has spread to other surrounding tissues or organs.
How is Melanoma treated?
The surgeon/doctor will take into consideration several factors (such as size, stage of cancer as well as patient's overall health) to determine the best and most effective course of treatment for the particular case of melanoma.
Early stage melanomas are treated usually with surgery. This treatment involves removing the melanoma using surgical methods. Thinner melanomas (abnormal males) can be completely removed using surgical methods. The surgeon might also choose to remove a bordering portion from the surrounding healthy skin as well to prevent recurrence of the melanoma.
Advanced stage melanomas may require treatments, such as:
- Lymph Node removal surgery – In case the melanoma is spread to the nearby lymph nodes (Stage 3 and 4) the surgeon may advise removal of the affected lymph nodes entirely.
- Chemotherapy – This treatment method uses medicinal drugs designed to attack only the cancerous cells. This can be administered orally or by using intravenous (Injections) methods.
- Radiotherapy – This technique involves using a precise beam of high-energy to target and destroy the melanoma as well as to help relieve the symptoms being caused by an advanced melanoma.
- Biological Therapy – This therapy mainly works by boosting the body's immune system to help fight against the skin cancer.
Why choose Travcure for Melanoma Treatment in India?
India is known worldwide for its most expansive and high-quality network of advanced healthcare facilities that are spread over all its major cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, etc. These are global-class quality hospitals and clinics that are managed by India's most trusted and experienced doctors and specialists. These highly-advanced medical facilities are regularly used by Travcure for providing the best, most efficient and advanced melanoma treatment at the most affordable cost to the patient.


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Guide in Beekeeping
Article by Alex Mohney
Basically from the word itself, beekeeping is cultivating honey by putting bees in artificial bee hives. Perfect hobby for person who loves to stay at home and will earn you lots of profits along the way.
But one must not go into this hobby without knowing even the tiniest details. Like a sailor, you shouldn't go sailing into the ocean without knowing how to stir a boat.
What you need?
KnowledgeEquipmentSecurity and Comfort-ability
The first thing you do is go into research and read all materials, books about bees and beekeeping. Arming yourself with the knowledge and how to care for bees will help you enjoy and love every moment of you're new hobby. Bees are a very social insects that live in together with the other thousands of bees. Their works is divided accordingly so that each bee is busy and contribute to the process of making honey. Therefore it is vital that you know when the honey is best to be harvested and kept or not at all.
Tip: You will know when the honey is perfect for harvest is when you notice the wax, caps over the frame and the cell. Never collect honey in the evening since all the bee guards are full alert including the other bees that are not busy and resting.
It is also important to maintain a controlling when and what time the wax needs to be replaced since the bees may run out of space to fill in with new honey. Many don't buy honey with darker shade since most prefer the honey color that all of us knew. Though color may not affect the taste and quality of honey but preferences always wins at the end.
Equipment is used even for business or just hobby, so it is best that you know how to use it and why it's needed. Protective gear, gloves, hat and veil, smoking device, storage for honey, are a few of the main equipment needed to keep the bees safe and yourself.
Tip: smoke gives signal to bees that there is fire so they all scramble and leave immediately. But smoke tends to affect bees productiveness so use smoking process only when it is very necessary. Otherwise your protective gear, gloves, hat and veil will protect pretty much.
Security and Comfort-ability is also a major factor. Before starting beekeeping know the law around your town, its jurisdiction about beekeeping and the location of your hive. It's a big NO for beekeeping to be in residential and recreational areas since bees fly to different areas to gather nectar from flowers. You don't want to invite trouble and jail time to your place. And protect your bees from other violent animals that will try to steal honey and just destroy their hive.
You can start your beekeeping hobby with bee packages, mostly this are bees that are packaged sold by other beekeepers that have amassed much bee production over the years. Starting with your first bee hive and a thousand bees to start your beekeeping.
Over all just keep in mind the vital factors in beekeeping and how to take care of bees and you are safe for your first day in beekeeping.
About the Author
My name is Alex Mohney and i've been a keen BeeKeeping enthusiast for some time now. I started www.beekeepinginformation.net as a completely free resources for those who want to know more about BeeKeeping.


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Space Apps Next Gen: Open Data and The Universe
Data is fundamental to understanding the world around us and informs how we approach tomorrow's global scientific challenges. This lightning session will explore how open data can catalyze real world civilian science breakthroughs as well as hackathons that can inspire the next generation of programmers to approach real-world issues.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2005 British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has suffered what some consider a humiliating political defeat after the House of Commons dismissed a controversial government proposal to permit the detention of terror suspects for up to 90 days without bringing charges. Under current UK anti-terrorism laws, suspects can be held for up to 14 days without any charges being made against them.
Members of Mr Blair's Labour Party used the vote to rebel against the proposal, with a crucial 49 tipping the balance to reject it by 322 votes to 291. It was the first Commons defeat for Mr Blair in his 8 years as Prime Minister. Later, a second proposal to extend the detention time limit for terror suspects to 28 days was passed by 323 votes to 290.
The police called for new powers after the bomb attacks in London on July 7, 2005. They argued that because anti-terrorist investigations can take considerable time, the new powers would have been justified. Critics are sceptical of these claims. Opponents believe that by effectively giving the government the right to imprison for up to three months anyone who it alleged to have been involved in terrorism, without having to present any charges in court to justify the detention, the bill could have led to abuses of power.
Leaders of the opposition parties were delighted with the results. Conservative leader Michael Howard said the vote had "diminished" the Prime Minister's authority and that he should tender his resignation. Charles Kennedy, leader of the Liberal Democrats, called Mr Blair a "lame duck".
Speaking after the result of the vote was announced, Mr Blair accused those who'd opposed the measure of being "out of touch", talking of a "worrying gap between parts of Parliament and the reality of the terrorist threat and public opinion".
Former Conservative ministers Peter Lilley and Stephen Dorrell criticised the government for using senior police officers to lobby MPs over the vote. They characterised this as the "politicisation of the police".


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I was hoping I would get the ball rolling with casting my little Bernard medallion sooner than this, but I guess real life got in the way with moving house and I have been working some very long hours these past couple of weeks on top of it all! But, in between the shifts while I have been at home I had been working on his mould and on Friday night, cast my first two Bernard medallions.
He casts so, so well! This medallion is the raw casting and all that needs doing is the edges need straightening and sanding down. But he is pretty much good to go. I caught a photo of the resin as it is mid-way through curing in the mould. It cures in the shape of the horse head first, because of the density of the resin and obviously it is warmer as the chemical reaction takes place for the two components to mix and harden.
The first time I tried moulding him, it went wrong. The moulding material I used had a short pot life so when it came to me finally mixing the two components together and then pouring, it was setting! Bernard's ear also came off too because the mixture was too thick and pushed it I reckon. The mould actually, considering what happened, only had a couple of air pockets... But obviously it simply wasn't good enough, despite a missing ear!!
I persevered and bought a new load of moulding chemicals though, I carefully selected one with a longer pot life yet an overall shorter cure time. This stuff is amazing! I have already cast six medallions now, and plan on doing a whole load more today.
Now the important details if you want one!~~
Bernard is £10 each, but if you buy one you can get a second one half price. Postage is not included but will be a flat rate of £3 for the UK, and £5 for the rest of the world. If you would like one, please just contact me either using the form on the side of the website, or through my email email@example.com.
Thank you everyone! I plan on painting one or two when I can as well...


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Whale Migration
1) Is it possible to see this from/near the Western coast of Guatemala?
2)If possible, what is/are the best seasons for this and what coastal towns would be a good base point for such an activity/a good place to find a boat to hire, etc?
I've heard you can see humpback migrations from certain parts of Mexico along the Pacific and am wondering if they make it this far South; and if not humpbacks, what sort of whales if any can be seen?


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Monday, 23 June 2014
Angry Birds Star Wars II
JOIN THE ANGRY BIRDS IN THEIR BIGGEST ADVENTURE YET! A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire's evil Pigtroopers! Rebel birds, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Imperial Pigs. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the PIG STAR, and are racing to deliver the plans to the Rebel Birds. Now they need your help! Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star Wars™ universe! Use the Force, wield your lightsaber, and blast away Pigtroopers on an intergalactic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Pig Star -- where you'll face off against the terrifying Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Pigs! Can you become a Jedi Master and restore freedom to the galaxy? Time to grab your lightsaber and join the adventure! May the birds be with you! HOURS AND HOURS OF ENGAGING GAMEPLAY - Explore more than 80 levels in iconic locations like Tatooine and the Pig Star. Can you dodge Imperial pigs, laser turrets, Tusken Raider pigs, and the dark side of the Force to get all three stars? NEW GAMEPLAY MECHANICS - Use lightsabers, Blasters and Jedi powers to wreak havoc on the Imperial Pigs! LEVEL UP YOUR BIRDS - Keep playing and level up your birds to improve their skills! SECRETS AND HIDDEN GOODIES - Can you unlock all the R2-D2 and C-3PO bonus levels?
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Narendra Modi has demoralised the Opposition to such an extent that right now his rivals seem to be undergoing a collective mental meltdown. The fake debate over EVMs shows them not only as bad losers, it raises the question whether they have lost even the stomach for a fight.
If acceptance of reality is the first step towards a turnaround, the Opposition leaders have flunked the very first test. Mayawati, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal's reactions since their debilitating electoral reverses betray an unwillingness to face rejection.
While Rahul Gandhi has since maintained a sullen silence punctured only by a desperate defiance of his and party's plummeting fortunes, the likes of Mayawati and Kejriwal have taken the route of self-delusion.
In this illusory state, both leaders are leveling allegations that risk lowering their political capital even further, perhaps terminally so. Voters can put up with errant leaders and even those who betray their trust but once you become the object of mirth in politics, you may as well kiss your career goodbye.
We have seen heated political discourse in the US over 'fake news'. The latest debate over EVMs is no less bogus. The charges are so baseless and fantastic that it is difficult to take these seriously or develop a cogent, rational response.
While Mayawati claims that the EVMs in Uttar Pradesh were tampered to ensure that BJP's tally increases regardless of which button was pressed, Kejriwal in an extraordinary news conference on Wednesday alleged that Punjab polls, too, were rigged.
Kejriwal's allegation means that either the "tampered EVMs" behaved differently at different locations of the country or even more incredibly, the tampering was done in such a way so as to ensure UP goes to BJP and Punjab goes to the Congress.
Assuming that the NDA government at the Centre is the target of these allegations, Kejriwal's logic implies that while BJP wanted to bag UP where it was a challenger, it didn't want to retain power in Punjab where it was running the government along with the Akalis.
And if EVMs were indeed tinkered with, why did the BJP fail to ensure wins in Goa and Manipur too? Instead of such mind-bending theories, it's easier to believe that aliens descended from Mars and decided to play around with the Indian electoral process as part of a thought experiment.
When the inevitable question about Bihar and Delhi arose, whether these too were the result of EVM tampering, Kejriwal answered thus:
People who tamper EVMs, they should answer why they didn't do so in Delhi & Bihar?: Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/7w1J1yWSMh
— ANI (@ANI_news) March 15, 2017
Difficult to make this up.
Kejriawl's allegations are laughable but his intentions are not. He is not only suggesting that the winners didn't win fair, he is also raising questions against the Election Commission — one of the most celebrated and respected electoral institutions in the world. The EC in a letter to Mayawati has already strongly refuted any possibility of EVM-tampering.
"The commission has put in place elaborate technical and administrative safeguards to ensure error-free functioning of EVMs in elections. The commission is thus fully satisfied with the tamper-proof functioning of the EVMs… Although, the commission has offered opportunities more than once to those alleging the tampering of EVM, no one has been able to demonstrate to the commission that the EVM used in the country's election process, can be manipulated or tampered with," the EC wrote.
Kejriwal and Mayawati have referred to past instances where parties on the losing side — including the BJP — have blamed the EVMs when faced with an electoral reverse. The charges are not new. Both Kejriwal and Mayawati, though, are cleverly conflating two questions central to the debate.
Question 1: Can EVMs be at all tampered?
Question 2: Were they tampered in this case?
The answer to the first question is, yes. EVMs are machines and all machines can be tinkered with. The answer to the second question is, no. For all their allegations, Kejriwal and Mayawati have provided zero evidence to support their allegation. The EC's letter to Mayawati, quoted by New Indian Express, specifically mentions that.
"The poll panel has said that it has made repeated visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and met the representatives of all parties, including your party. No one raised any objection with regard to functioning of EVMs at these meetings."
It must also be pointed out that several studies have revealed EVMs to be almost tamperproof — that is, while theoretically it is possible to tamper these, practically it is almost impossible.
An article in Pragati magazine written in 2009, when allegations of EVM-tampering first surfaced, describes in detail why tampering an EVM is an extremely difficult exercise. Author K Vidur writes "given the manpower-heavy nature of Indian elections (local police personnel, central paramilitary personnel, official observers from outside the state, micro-observers, independent videographers and photographers, media personnel, and hundreds of voters at every booth) and the low capacity of individual EVMs (a maximum of 3840 votes can be recorded in one machine and a polling station typically has only 1500 registered voters), it will take an army of highly-motivated, centrally mobilised but constituency co-ordinated, election-riggers to influence the outcome at even one constituency… Deploying such an army would reduce to zero the chances of keeping everything completely secret."
The author also makes several other points why systemic frauds (of the kind that Kejriwal and Mayawati are alleging) are impossible at manufacturing and constituency levels. He explains why these electronic machines have stopped entirely the bane of Indian politics during paper era — booth capturing and fraud voting.
To quote him again: "EVMs are designed to record a maximum of 5 votes per minute. This virtually eliminates the kind of booth-capturing prevalent in the days of paper ballots. Even if some goons manage to take control of a booth, they can do no better than casting 5 votes per minute. At this rate, they'll get about 300 votes in an hour. That is more than enough time for security reinforcements to arrive from elsewhere, who can be alerted immediately in our mobile phone era."
Kejriwal and Mayawati have pitched for a return to paper-based ballots — a cumbersome past practice that can be manipulated at almost every level. What's more, it would bring back another common problem — manual flaws during casting of a ballot.
In his article for The Hindu, data analyst Srinivasan Ramani shows how EVMs have simplified the electoral process and eliminated "invalid voting" that were commonplace during paper ballot regimes and critically altered mandates in "313 of 35,937 constituencies in polls between 1961 and 2003. Of these," he writes, "109 were in Uttar Pradesh alone, 36 in Assam and 18 in West Bengal."
I shall leave the readers with one comment made by pollster Yashwant Deshmukh. Appearing for a debate in CNN-News 18 on Tuesday night, the CVoter founder gave an interesting statistic. He said, "before the introduction of EVMs in 1998, 80 percent elections were won by the incumbent parties. Post EVMs, 90 percent polls were won by the challengers."
This should put to rest this fake debate over EVMs.
As for Kejriwal, another factoid may apply. The AAP supremo last raised his voice against EVMs and was given wide media coverage in February 2015, shortly before Delhi verdict was announced. When it turned out that AAP has won 67 seats, he fell silent. Kejriwal held his silence for over two years until now. One wonders why.
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~Snow in Sunnydale.
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~Sequel to "Ski Trip". Fairy tale endings aren't always happy.
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Ok, so I set myself a goal: To write a historical fiction novel this year. My subject will be Agesilaus (400-360 BC), the Spartan King whose reign is often viewed as the beginning of the downfall of the greatness of Sparta (he ruled about 80 years after Leonidas). But instead of doing what I normally do, and just jumping in and writing furiously (which usually nets me four chapters at most), I am going to prepare first.
I'm starting with reading a couple of other novels set in the same general period. Meanwhile, I am also reading up on the actual scholarly history of the period, and as much about Agesilaus as possible in particular. THEN I am going to outline his story in as much detail as possible. And only after that is finished am I going to actually start writing.
At least, that's the plan.
I already have some ideas for specific scenes in his life, and I will probably outline each major character in detail. That's where my experience as an RPGer comes in handy. I'll treat each major character as if he/she were an RPG character, and detail them accordingly.
And there we go. As of yesterday, I am off and running. Having just finished a bit of fantasy fiction, I am now reading the first period novel, Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield. It's about the battle of Thermopylae, and is considered the best book on the subject.
Special thanks to Scott Oden for pointing me in the right direction, and for his indispensable advice.


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SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology
Course description
This course is a broad introduction to the field of sociology. Course materials are designed to illustrate the distinctive features of the sociological perspective and to start you thinking sociologically about yourself and the broader social world. To think sociologically is to recognize that being embedded in the world constrains behavior, and that individuals are both social actors and social products. To think sociologically is also to recognize that our contemporary world, with its enduring cultural, political, and economic institutions, is as much a social product as we are. We will begin by covering theoretical and methodological foundations of the sociological perspective. We will go on to explore the concept of social stratification and will survey primary axes of social difference. In the second half of the course we will look more closely at how individuals relate to each other, how social inequality is enacted and reinforced in everyday life, and at the way in which the organization of social life shapes individuals and groups, such as through social networks, residential neighborhoods, schooling, families, and on-line communication.
Students may not receive credit for both SOC 1101 and DSOC 1101.
This course is frequently offered in the Summer Session.
The next offering of this course is undetermined at this time. Find similar upcoming programs by tag: online, sociology, winter
Tuition and fees
See the Tuition and fees page for more information.
Related websites
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text: Tannhäuser escapes Venus's realm of bacchanalian excess. Wolfram leads him to the Wartburg, reuniting him with Elisabeth, the Landgrave's niece. Minstrel knights then sing of Love's purity, provoking Tannhäuser to recklessly extol carnality and the Venusberg. Elisabeth protects him from the scandalised knight's swords. The Landgrave expels him until he gains Papal absolution. The mournful Elisabeth rejects Wolfram's advances. Encountering Tannhäuser, Wolfram hears of the Pope's damnation. Venus returns to claim Tannhäuser, but Wolfram reveals Elisabeth's fidelity to him as her funeral procession passes. Tannhäuser invokes Elisabeth's heavenly intercession. Pilgrims reveal the Papal staff has flowered – thus Tannhäuser is redeemed.


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Most people are familiar with the actor Jeff Daniels. Daniels first came to prominence in the 1983 film,
Terms of Endearment and has been working steadily on stage and screen ever since. He's coming off a particularly big year having won an Emmy for his portrayal of Will McAvoy in the HBO series, The Newsroom and scoring a box office hit with Dumb and Dumber To. But most people aren't as familiar with Jeff Daniels the musician, an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist who been making music for as long as he has been acting.
Playing acoustic guitar and backed by his son's five piece band, The Ben Daniels Band, Daniels recently took the stage at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts. Daniels played a two hour set of his folksy songs, which range from the silly to the soulful and benefit from his adept finger pickin' and his solid albeit raspy voice. (Daniels admitted to suffering from the flu.)
Early on in the show, he said to the crowd, "I bet you're thinking, he doesn't suck so far!" And he was probably right, as many in the sold out audience were likely there out of curiosity and were pleased to find out he he's not just some movie star dabbling in music just because he can, but actually is a talented musician.
You can hear the obvious influence of artists like John Prine and Lyle Lovett in Daniels' work, but thanks to his son's band there was traces of rock, country, and even bluegrass to be heard. Daniels first set of the evening drew heavily from his latest album, "Days Like These" his sixth and most stylistically varied work to date. Highlights included The bluesy title track and "There Ain't Nothin' New in New York City" in which he speak sings the lyrics ("This is as close to hip-hop as I get") against Tommy Reifel's jazzy bass line.
Daniels proved to be an engaging and extremely funny frontman.The actor introduced each song with a story, some about his personal life others focussed on his career. He told of how the pressure he experienced when filming the pilot for "The Newsroom" led to the the writing of " Now You Know You Can" and how an encounter with a Harley riding preacher inspired "Wicked World." And when he talked about what he had learned from the Jacks-he was talking about Lemmon and Nicholson respectively.
But he didn't want the spotlight only on him so Daniels gave the band plenty of room to shine. Be it taking the stage alone with singer Amanda Merte to duet on the poignant ballad, "Back When You Were Into Me, " or having drummer, Wesley Fritzemeier step out behind the kit to play some mandolin. After a brief intermission The Ben Daniels Band took to the stage to play a couple of selections including the rockin' "Rattlesnake." Then the elder Daniels rejoined them and was clearly ready to have some fun.


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Project 365 – Day 18 – A Perfect Box
Torie asked if I could help her create a gift card box for her wedding on November 1st, similar to the one I made for my wedding.
I found this perfectly sized box at Save Mart today. I plan to work on this more tomorrow. You'll see the final product in a few days.
On this day..
- Japanese Open Air Museum - 2010
- Phone Books - 2009
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Cape Fear Heroes Re-Sign Offensive Lineman Marquis Pair
The Cape Fear Heroes are excited about their most recent signing, offensive lineman Marquis Pair. Marquis returns to the Heroes from last years Supreme Indoor Football Championship team. Marquis played college football for four years at the University of Tennessee as an offensive lineman. As a former player at Tennessee he brings strong leadership and experience back to the Heroes.
Marquis chose the Vols over several other college opportunities. "It was down to Tennessee and Auburn at the end," Pair said. "Tennessee was a much better fit and I felt at home there."
In high school Marquis was named the No. 16 prospect in South Carolina and No. 49 offensive tackle by Rivals.com ******Rated as the No. 80 offensive tackle by Scout.com ****** Selected to PrepStar Magazine's All-Region team ****** Participated in South Carolina's North-South All-Star Game ***** Helped Sumter to 2009 Region VI-4A championship and 10-3 record ***** Sumter finished as Class 4A state runner-up in 2008


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Effects of Over Exercising
While exercising can give you a healthy body, over exercising can lead to a host of problems. Identifying if you're over doing any exercise is essential to eliminate various problems that may pop up.
Kundan Pandey
While many of us are lazy when it comes to physical activity, some of us do get involved in physical exercises to enhance our looks and attain holistic health. There is another group of people who take an extra step and get excessively involved in exercises. While exercising must be an integral part of healthy living, over exercising must be avoided as that can create negative effects on health.
Scientists have started considering over exercising as an activity disorder that can be the manifestation of psychological factors triggering the mind and body to work out more than necessary. While in complex medical conditions like bulimia nervosa, over exercising is generally commonly found, it may not be the case for everyone. It is believed that urge to exercise more than what is the established healthy norm stems due to some anxiety and uneasiness of the physical appearance of the person.
In some cases, beginners in gyms and health fitness clubs become over excited about their bodybuilding regimes, and hence, they may end up exercising too much. Another symptom of breaking the barriers of normal workout routine and exercising more than necessary is some sort of discomfort, uneasiness, and inability to relax properly. An over exerciser finds it difficult to relax and has an urge to constantly involve in some kind of strenuous physical activity. Called 'compulsive exercising', signs also include diminished social contact, and a life centered around exercising. An over exerciser generally misses social events and functions just to find more time to exercise. For such people, life gets stuck on planning, scheduling, and working out.
There are numerous dangers of exercising beyond the necessary routines, that can affect the life of a person. The side effects of too much exercising are not restricted to just physical strain, it can also lead to hosts of problems in the emotional well-being of an individual.
Physical Side Effects
Over exercising leads to extreme fatigue. That is, if an individual exercises constantly, the body breaks down, although psychologically the individual may still have an urge to carry out his workout. Muscular strains and skeletal injuries are common among people engaged in over exercising routines. Muscle fatigue, frequent shin splits and risk of bone fractures are direct consequences of pushing the body way beyond its limit. Initially, it may not feel that anything adverse is in the making, but the body pays for grueling and unnecessary exercise schedules. Insomnia, due to an excessively tired and painful body is a very evident physical side effect of over exercising.
Long-term dangers on the body include risk of arthritis, and tears in the cartilage and ligament. Medical studies have also pointed to the existence of a rare danger, release of free radicals in the body, that have been linked to cancer and cell mutations. In females, it can interfere with healthy cycles of menstruation. In men, it triggers risk of several problems during older ages, when testosterone levels decline.
Emotional Side Effects
An over exerciser emotionally withdraws himself from social contact. This is just to get some extra time for exercising. In the long run, this may cause the person to be depressed and feel lonely. With the body taking too much strain, mental balance will eventually deteriorate, causing anxiety, discomfort, irritation, and dissatisfaction with life. Poor relationships at work and home, failure at school or college, and no social life are some indirect consequences of being over zealous for exercising.
Although there can be various reasons for someone to be involved in over exercising, it has to be understood that in the long run it can be disastrous for an individual's health. It's a well-known fact that 'excess of anything is injurious' and hence, putting the body under tremendous strain for a long period of time must be avoided at all costs. People who over exercise due to psychological problems like body image disorders have been easily cured after counseling. Some others who have medical problems like anorexia nervosa can be taken to a medical expert. It is possible to break the habit and routine of over exercising with a healthy diet and normal exercising, as these are keys to holistic well-being.


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There's an art book in the works for Turtle Rock Studios' upcoming cooperative shooter Evolve.
An updated listing on Amazon pegs The Art of Evolve for a release on February 10, the same day on which the game will officially release worldwide. According to the description, the book will be published by Insight Editions and feature 192 pages of concept art, illustrations, and "never-before-seen developmental art" of the game's characters, monsters and environment.
Additionally, there will be commentary by the artists and developers to help you delve deeper into the game's production.
Available in only hardcover, aspiring artists, designers and fans can pre-order it right now through Amazon. The product's ISBN-10 is 1608875148 while the ISBN-13 is 978-1608875146.
Evolve is currently in development for the PS4, Xbox One and PC and will be published by 2K Games next month. Due to a partnership between Microsoft and 2K Games, the game's DLC packs will be released on the Xbox platform first and arrive on the others in about a month.
Turtle Rock Studios is best known for its amazing work on the Left4Dead series. Evolve, much likes the undead series, features four players who go on the hunt for the fifth player, who in this case is a raging powerful monster.
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Philips Norelco Bodygroom 3100
Performance8.0 /10
Ease of use9.0 /10
Noisy6.0 /10
Battery Life8.0 /10
Recharge Time8.0 /10
Comfort9.5 /10
- Wet and dry water-resistant shaver that can be used in the shower and with gels and foams
- Good ergonomic grip; easy-to-use and easy-to-clean
- Dual shave and trim system, allowing the user to shave or just trim body hair
- Self-sharpening blades ensure consistently smooth shaves without the extra costs of sharpening the blades
- Hypoallergenic foil prevents skin irritation
- 45-day risk-free trial period allows users to try it before buying it
- Handy AC adaptor, cleaning brush and charging stand
- Not ideal for shaving/trimming thick or highly concentrated hair
- Bit noisy, therefore may inconvenience some users
- Inconveniently long charging time
Summary of My Review on Philips Norelco Bodygroom 3100
Have you ever looked at a lovely pose by a shirtless and hairless male celebrity on a popular magazine and wished you were as hot as the pictured model? A clean-cut and smoothly shaven body is not the preserve of male models and celebrities alone. You too can look just as stylish and well-groomed as the celebs, but you will need to trim off the excess hair on your chest, abs, armpits and back before you can show off in a shirtless pose.
Are you passionate about a well-groomed body but feel limited by the depth of your wallet?
Well, you just need to consider the inexpensive Philips Norelco BG2028/42 Bodygroom 3100 and turn your back on unattractive and embarrassing body hair. For just $35, you can acquire the cordless below-the-neck shaver, enjoy comfortable body trims and shaves, and achieve an elegant look.
Who Should Use This Shaver?
- The shaver is perfect for shaving the chest, back, abs, armpits and groin, particularly if the hair is less concentrated and less coarse. It is not ideal for beards and thick-heavy body hair.
- This can be a shaver for couples who like clean-cut bodies. It is not only good for men but also perfect for ladies who like to shave the lighter hairs of the legs, armpits and arms.
- The shaver is ideal for a man looking for an inexpensive and good-value entry-level body hair shaver.
The Verdict
The Philips Norelco BG2028/42 Bodygroom 3100 is a comfortable and convenient body grooming device that traces out the contours of the skin for clean and close shaves with minimal nicks, cuts and irritation. It offers both the dry and wet grooming options, allowing users to scruff without water and to enjoy leathery shaving whenever they wish.
The only downside is that the shaver requires 2-4 strokes to deliver clean shaves. It is also a little noisy and is not good for trimming thick and concentrated body hair. Despite these weaknesses, the shaver is still a good-value buy priced at just $35.
My Detailed Review on Philips Norelco Bodygroom 3100
Product Overview
Designed for safe and convenient below-the-neck trims and shaves, Norelco BG2028/42 Bodygroom 3100 has rounded trimming combs that glide comfortably over the skin. The three combs are meant for handling different hair-lengths with total precision. The dual shave-and-trim Bodygroom 3100 boasts of skin-friendly shaving heads that capture both short and long hairs in one stroke without causing nicks and cuts. Besides, its wet or dry options allow users to apply gels or foams for extra skin protection.
The Norelco Bodygroom 3100 comes with self-sharpening maintenance-free blades that delivers precise shaves and trims all the time, everytime. Similarly, it has a high-performance NiCad battery that delivers 50 minutes of cordless operation after an 8-hour charge. Likewise, its hypoallergenic foil reduces skin irritation while its comprehensive package includes a charging stand, power cord, 3 trimming combs and a cleaning brush boost user convenience. The shaving heads are to be replaced every 12 months and the shaver comes with a full two-year warranty and a 45-day risk-free trial.
Main Features
- Dual Shaving and Trimming System: Allows users to trim or shave their body hair.
- Rounded Trimming Combs: Glide comfortably over the skin to give irritation-free shaves.
- Self-Sharpening Blades: Ensures a maintenance-free use while giving high-precision trims and shaves always.
- AquaTec Wet/Dry Technology: Ensures comfortable dry and convenient wet shaves and trims.
- Protective Shaving Heads: Capture and cut short and long hairs in a few strokes while preventing nicks and burns.
- Hypoallergenic Foil: Prevent skin irritation
- Three Shaving Combs for different hair lengths
- Rechargeable and Cordless Power System: Gives 50 minutes of cordless use after 8 hours of full charge.
How to Use Norelco BG2028/42 Bodygroom 3100
- Wash the hair on the area you want to trim/shave to remove excess oil and dirt. If you opt for dry shaving, use a towel to dry the area. However, if you choose wet shaving, dampen the area and then apply a small amount of gel/foam/cream.
- Turn your shaver on and then run it on the area by making straight and circular motions against the grain (growth of hair). Make sure the shaver is pressed gently on your skin.
- Using your free hand, stretch the creased areas of your skin to allow the shaver to catch all the hair. To avoid nicks, make sure to pass the shaver carefully over the stretched skin.
- When you have achieved your desired shave, power the shaver off, clean it and keep it safely.
How To Clean The Norelco BG2028/42 Bodygroom 3100
- Open the shaver's head and then tap it tenderly against the sink to remove loose whiskers from the blades and head.
- Using its cleaning brush, brush out any remaining whiskers from the outside and inside of the shaver.
- Rinse the shaving head under running tap water to clean dirty parts and remove clumps of hair.
- Shake the shaver to let excess water fly off, and then allow the shaver to air dry.
- For thorough cleaning, remove the shaving head from the body and then disassemble the blades from the head.
- Soak the different parts of the shaver in disinfecting soap or boiling water for deep cleaning. Then, reassemble the parts and allow the shaver to dry.
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Over the next two years, Sun Life Stadium will undergo a $400 million renovation and modernization to enhance the fan experience. The initiative is privately funded by Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
Archive | Miami Dolphins
Stephen Ross unsure if Mike Wallace will return
Mike Wallace has been one of the NFL's most overpaid wide receivers since signing with Miami two years ago. Will he be back with the Dolphins in 2015?
Ex-Dolphins FB Rob Konrad survives boating accident
Rob Konrad, a former Miami Dolphins fullback, survived a boating accident in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday night by swimming nine miles to shore, according to a Coast Guard officer.
Mike Tannenbaum to join Miami Dolphins front office
Mike Tannenbaum will join the Miami Dolphins front office in February. The former New York Jets general manager will finish out his duties as a coach agent before joining the team.
Mike Wallace unsure if he'll be back with Dolphins
Whether he was benched or benched himself, Mike Wallace on Sunday left a sour taste with the Dolphins heading into the offseason. Will the talented wideout be back in Miami next season?
Mike Wallace tells Philbin he didn't want to play
What's up with Mike Wallace? Jeff Darlington reports that the Dolphins wideout pulled himself from Sunday's loss to the Jets after telling coach Joe Philbin that he no longer wanted to play.
Rex Ryan, Geno Smith lead Jets over Dolphins
Geno Smith had his best game in a rocky season, throwing for a career-high 358 yards and three touchdowns to help Rex Ryan and the Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 37-24.
Jets take out Dolphins in Rex Ryan's probable farewell
The Rex Ryan era in New York came to a likely conclusion on Sunday with a 37-24 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Jets coach received a Gatorade shower after the victory.
Dion Jordan: Sitting out Week 1 'wouldn't be a surprise'
Dolphins rookie Dion Jordan is nursing a shoulder injury, and the No. 3 overall draft pick wouldn't be surprised if he's not ready for Miami's season opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Tony Gonzalez angry at 'ridiculous' hit on Dustin Keller
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Casey Cortney, DPT, Owner
Dr. Cortney has been a licensed physical therapist and has served the Sidney, NE community and surrounding areas since 1995. Casey is the founder and owner of SRWC. She graduated from Chadron State College in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry and from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1995 with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Recently in 2016 Casey achieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana, Missoula.
Casey is a long-time member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Private Practice Section of the APTA, and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. Casey is a current board member of Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce. Casey has special interests and advanced training in orthopedic rehabilitation including manual therapies, women's health services including incontinence and post-mastectomy rehabilitation, myofascial release, and wound care.
Outside of the clinic, Casey enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering for local civic organizations and boards, and being involved with her church.
Jessica Hurt, Office Assistant
Jessica Hurt has a vast background in administration, computers, graphic design and customer service. She grew up in Sidney, NE and graduated from Sidney High School. After leaving for several years, Jessica moved back to the area and settled in Dalton, NE where she lives with her husband and two boys. Jessica is involved in the community serving in several organizations including the Dalton Fall Festival committee, Leyton Elementary PAC, Cub Scout Treasurer, and Cub Scout leader.
In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, crafting, and entertaining. Jessica thrives in her position with SRWC as it allows her to apply many of her skills on a daily basis.
"I enjoy each patient who comes to SRWC. I love seeing how fast they heal while they are here, and hearing stories of each patient's life is the best part of this job!" ~Jess


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From Publishers Weekly:It's not hard to see Twilight in the DNA of this novel: Zara's stepfather has died, her mother isn't capable of caring for her, and she has been sent to live with her grandmother in a small remote town in Maine. When her car spins out of control (Calling Stephenie Meyer!), she's rescued by sexy Nick (who turns out to be a werewolf), and something might be cooking with her overachieving classmate Ian. Too bad she's being followed by someone dark and dangerous—a pixie king. This pixie is no harmless sprite: when not mated with a queen for an unspecified amount of time, Zara learns, the pixie kings will demand... young human men, who they kill after using them for their blood-hungry pleasures. Will Zara sacrifice herself to this vampire stand-in or let him destroy everything she loves? Jones (Love {and Other Uses for Duct Tape]) easily wins readers to Zara's side, portraying her as a funny, globally conscious teen who also collect[s} fears like other people collect stamps (obscure phobias serve as chapter titles). Genre fans will enjoy the sizzle between Nick and Zara as well as the paranormal cast. Ages 12–up. (Jan.)
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Метаболическая терапия:
Hypoxic-ischemic lesion of the central nervous system (CNS) in the antenatal, perinatal and postnatal period is one of the main causes of infantile disability (1). At the same time, the plasticity of the child's brain, provided an early and adequate therapeutic intervention has occurred, allows to largely compensate for the damage sustained. Up to now, the physical method has been the most efficient therapy. The effectiveness of the medications (nootropic drugs, vitamins, tranquilizers, myorelaxants, etc.) traditionally used in the first months of the child's life in domestic pediatric practice remains disputable (2). Nevertheless, positive results obtained in the use of amino acid compounds in infantile cerebral palsy, residual phenomena after sustained neuroinfection and multiple sclerosis in adult neurological practice led us to assume that amino acid compounds prescribed in early childhood in children with consequences of hypoxic-ischemic impairment of the CNS can enhance the
In accordance with the Program of Infantile Cerebral Disability Prevention, the purpose of the present investigation was to study the therapeutic effect of amino acid compounds on children of the first months of life with consequences of hypoxic-ischemic CNS injury; preliminary findings of this study will be presented below.
On the basis of the children's polyclinic No. 100 of the Central District of Moscow, a group of 28 children of the first 3 months of life with after-effects of hypoxic-ischemic CNS involvement was selected; they had to satisfy at least two of the following criteria:
Lowered threshold of Moro's reflex or reduction delay;
Disturbance of the diurnal (uninterrupted duration less than 30 min.) or nocturnal (uninterrupted duration less than 1.5 hours) sleep;
Intensified (obligate) asymmetric tonic neck reflex or reduction delay;
Positive supporting response;
Spastic hypertonicity or muscular hypotonicity or muscular tension asymmetry;
Instability of temperature control or regulation of the peripheral blood flow (acrocyanosis, mottling of the skin teguments, lowered temperature of the limbs).
One case of the Beckwitt-Wiedemann syndrome and one of suspected chromosomal pathology found in clinical neurological examination were excluded from the investigation. All of 28 children who met the above criteria had in the obstetric history at least one risk factor of infantile cerebral palsy development. Distribution by sex and age is illustrated in the following Table.
Table: Distribution by age and sex of patients with consequences of CNS hypoxic-ischemic lesion .
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2-3 months
3-4 months
Over 4 months
Based on the objective of the investigation, the group of children was broken down into 2 subgroups, Group A included 20 children who were prescribed 10-day treatment with amino acid compounds (Provit preparation) and received either 1 capsule 3 times daily per os. Eight subjects of this subgroup were twice treated with Provit. The course was repeated after a 10-day interval. The severity of the child's condition was an indication for a repeated course of treatment. In two cases, the parents of the child refused to continue the course after the first day of Provit treatment because of exacerbation of exudative diathesis of which both children suffered before the therapy course. These two cases were precluded from further investigations. Subgroup B comprised 8 children who underwent a 30-day treatment with Cavintone (Richter Gedeon, Hungary) per os at a daily dosage of 3.75 mg split in 3 intakes. All the children of both subgroups received 15-day therapeutical massage treatment; all
A follow-up clinical neurological examination of children the findings of which were included in statistic surveys was conducted 1, 2 and 3 months after the treatment began. An improved condition of children was recorded in the first follow-up study in both subgroups. In subgroup A 14 out of 18 children (77.7%) did not meet the criteria by which they were included in the study group at the moment of the follow-up examination. Out of these 14 children, 5 in 8 patients completed two periods of Provit therapy. In group B similar positive results obtained during the first examination were found in 5 out of 8 children (62.5%). During the second follow-up examination in subgroup A all of 18 patients and in subgroup B 7 out of 8 children (87.5%) did not satisfy the described criteria. The condition of the 8th patient from subgroup B normalized by the third follow-up study (3 months after the therapy had begun). The statistic assessment of the study findings did not reveal statistically relev
The small number of patients examined may not have made it possible to arrive at statistically meaningful findings on the efficacy of Provit versus Cavintone in the infants of the first months of life with a CNS hypoxic-ischemic lesion. Nevertheless, there is a trend towards a more rapid normalization of neurologic functions of the greater part of patients under the action of Provit. This provides grounds for conducting at some later stage a larger-scale study on the efficacy of amino acid compounds in infants with neurological disorders.
Delong, G.A., Adams, R.D. Developmental and congenital abnormalities of the nervous system. Principles of Internal Medicine. 11th Ed. - McGraw Hill, 1987, pp. 2032-2034 (in English).
Badalyan, L.O., Zhurba, L.T, Vsevolzhskaya, N.M. Guide on neurology in early child age. M., Zdorovye - 1980, pp. 483-507 (in Russian).


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We offer 10 Budget (Economy), Standard and Comfort rooms. All rooms have double or single beds, bedside tables, TV, coatrack, mirror, blackout curtains and mosquito nets. In Comfort rooms WC and shower are ensuite. Hotel can accommodate up to 33 people.
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Lassoing the Truth: Marston Versus Wertham in the Wonder Woman War at SDCC 2017
Psychologist William Moulton Marston created the world's most famous female superhero. Using outdated examples and falsified evidence, psychiatrist Fredric Wertham attacked both Wonder Woman and the deceased Marston in his book Seduction of the Innocent. Doctors Travis Langley and Mara Wood (Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth) call together a panel of experts to examine how one crusader's fight with a ghost affected both comics and comics studies: Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman), Trina Robbins (The Legend of Wonder Woman), Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch), Alan Kistler (comics historian), Mike Madrid (The Supergirls), and Andy Mangels (writer, Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman) with special guest Christie Marston (Wonder Woman Network and Family Museum). Be a sensation, not sensationalistic!
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Scott Caans got a book out, I would like to get my
skinny hands on one.
Jerome, Adam and I.
Click Adams name for his luxurious blog.
Down a street in Harajuku, Adam and manakin.
JEFFLEVINGSTON.COM from Jeff Levingston on Vimeo.
Working on a new site should be up and running very soon.
I have been in Japan for the last two weeks. First week was spent in
the snow then the second was in Tokyo and Osaka. Amazing places
with amazing people.
There sure are a lot of interview videos with Jeff Staple.
But they are pretty good anyway so watch if your down.
Have you?
Honestly one of the best Australian Tv series ever made. Seems ideas and boundaries are running thin these days compared to Round The Twist
Got 15% off to show some christmas spirit. Get on over to Aton Clothing
Limited time only folks.
ATON CLOTHING from Aton Clothing on Vimeo.Finally got my store up and running, more products will be coming soon. In the meantime have a look at Aton Clothing and get yourself a nice tee.
eminem is the man. Sorry for the lack in posts over the last few months been blogging at www.heretofamemag.com I also have been working on some personal projects and will post here once it's ready. That's if anyone still reads this.
Jerome Afternoon Skate from Jeff Levingston on Vimeo.
A quick clip of Jerome skating, just been playing round filming some stuff lately.
WAVES from Jeff Levingston on Vimeo.
Here's a little clip I put together quite roughly.
Walrus Music blog has the goods get this mixtape here
Another photo of mine that features on the themagicbus site
New movie from i sen seven looks pretty good.
Generation AK Teaser from Stephen Dupont on Vimeo.
Saw this whole movie by Stephen Dupont at Semi Permanent pretty moving stuff.
Some mixtapes that get me through the day and a blog.
e - mixtape # 2
Paranoid's 60's
Lorenz Rhode Data Transmission
Pieter Hugo do yourself a favour and click his name.
Just stumbled upon this via theworldsbestever. The Johnny Cash Project.
Listen To This!
Fleetwood Mac tape. I've been listening to this alot. I think I was born in the wrong era!
Call me Tony Hawk I don't give a shit!
Forget Lords Of Dogtown, it's Deathbowl to Downtown.
Time to start putting more of my stuff up. This is a canvas I'm currently working on. I need to finish this before it gets covered in dust sitting in the corner of my room.
More iphone photos from the weekend. First one is my viewfinder submissions for 9lives and the second is from sunday afternoon.
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Must have Apps for your iPhone October 15, 2008Posted by asimag in iPhone.
iPhone sure is a great phone but not without the following Applications. If you have bought new phone, you should go through following:
You can install following Apps on Jailbroken iphone:
- SMSd (1.4) BiteSMS (for version 2 and up): to forward messages and to create SMS templates and much more. Best iPhone Application. I rate it among the top five.
- BossPrefs: This application is must have to start and stop services such as SSH, Web Server, Safari Download, Bluetooth, Wifi, Autolock, TinyProxy, Share Drive (AFP) etc.
- VNsea: If you need to remotely control your home PC or Linux Server. Very fast and good VNC client. I am in love with it.
- Sketches: Your kids will love this application. You can also take photo and draw on it.
- TinyProxy: If you want to tether iPhone to your mac to use Internet while on the move.
- Finder: Browser file system on iphone just like Mac Finder or Windows Explorer. Copy or Move files change permissions, create folders. Finder also works with Preview and TextEdit Apps if you have installed them.
- Customize/Categories: Change look and feel of your iphone. Adjust icon locations on home screen. Hide Applications you don't want to use etc.
- Sysinfo: Restart SpringBoard. It just like refresh if you have manually installed any application. Also shows all processes and much more.
- VNotes: Your Voice Recorder.
- Search: Search any contact. You can also type first few characters of company name and it will find the contact for you.
- iSpit: Store documents on your iphone for example, pdf, excel/word etc and view in safari with this light weight web server. You don't need to connect with edge or Wifi. When you have finished viewing you can stop the server.
Fun and Games:
- iSolitaire
- 4Balls
- iPhysics
- ContraSense
Happy iPhoning………
- 1. fernando - January 26, 2008
- 2. MUSAB - March 30, 2008
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Sonia Morton, Associate, Dispute Resolution
I am an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Group.
I have worked on a variety of matters including a high value derivatives dispute in the Commercial Court, retail and corporate banking litigation, regulatory, compliance and internal investigations and restructuring and insolvency litigation.
I have a strong background in the financial services sector and spent six months on secondment to a major multinational bank.
I am currently involved in general commercial litigation and am a member of the CIS group.
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As If : A Tribute to Cher Horowitz5:00 PM
Anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with the movie Clueless. In my opinion, Clueless embodies everything I love about the 1990's: fashion,music, and outrageous slang. Cher Horowitz is definitely someone I look up to and admire. I loved her care-free attitude,self-determination and her amazing sense of style. Who could forget that yellow plaid ensemble she wore in the first scene. She instantly became a fashion icon with her clever use of silk,cashmere,and plaid. I posted a video below of all of her amazing outfits in the movie.


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Choice Transmissions and Complete Auto Repair near Chandler, Arizona
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We need our cars to keep our lives running smoothly. If our vehicles aren't in tiptop shape, we could end up not being able to get to work, or the kids to school, or run our errands. If you live in Chandler, AZ or the surrounding area, the best place to take care of your auto repair needs and maintenance is Choice Transmissions and Complete Auto Repair.
We are a family owned and operated auto repair shop that has been in business for over 15 years. Most of our customers come to us from word of mouth, and there's nothing we love more than to find out someone is coming to our shop because they've been referred.
Since we are ASE certified, you can feel confident that the work that we're doing for you is getting done right the first time, so if you need transmission repair, brake repair, radiator repair, muffler repair or any other auto repair, just give us a call at (480) 269-0972 to schedule an appointment.
We strive to stay up to date on all the latest technology when it comes to auto repair, and we also have the capability to work on every make and model, foreign or domestic. Our goal is to get you in and out and back on the road as quickly as possible while saving you time and money.
By having regularly scheduled maintenance on your vehicle, you can usually save yourself from costly repairs, and at Choice Transmissions and Complete Auto Repair, we are happy to do that for you as well. Since we are flexible, we will work around your schedule instead of the other way around, because customer service is our number one priority.
If you're looking for an auto repair shop that is trustworthy, honest, professional and clean, the best place to go in Chandler, AZ is Choice Transmissions and Complete Auto Repair.


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Losses were piling up, heads were hanging and the New York Jet defensive players, major culprits in the team's 1-4 start, could barely face each other.
"We were embarrassed to look each other in the eye," safety Sam Garnes said. "That's when it's embarrassing, when we don't want to look each other in the eye, much less go outside. I didn't do any grocery shopping for a month. It's surprising I didn't lose any weight."
Less than three months later, the Jets are putting on the poundings. They notched their first postseason shutout in franchise history Saturday, rolling over the Indianapolis Colts with a 41-0 victory. It was the first time quarterback Peyton Manning had suffered a shutout in his five-year NFL career.
Manning, who is 0-3 in playoff games, looked confused. He changed almost every play at the line of scrimmage, sometimes two or three times, and occasionally had to burn timeouts to get teammates on the same page. The Jets had a similar effect on New England's Tom Brady and Green Bay's Brett Favre in the previous two weeks.


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Mike Scalise's memoir The Brand New Catastrophe has won this year's Christopher Doheny Prize, which recognizes excellence in writing about serious illness. The prize was created by Audible in honor of Chris Doheny, an employee at Audible who lost his battle with cystic fibrosis in 2013.
The Brand New Catastrophe - the moving and defiantly funny story of a man redefining his life following a brain tumor - is set to be published this week, in Audible, paperback, and Kindle editions.
Our thanks to Diana Dapito, a Senior Director at Audible, for the following remembrance of Chris Doheny.
Chris Doheny – one of my closest friends and favorite colleagues – passed away in 2013 due to complications from cystic fibrosis. Unless you were part of his close inner circle (and even then the topic didn't come up often), Chris didn't talk much about his illness; about how difficult it was for him to breathe sometimes, and how a double-lung transplant, the last resort for treatment which Chris received in 2010, would still only potentially give him a few more years.
Instead, Chris liked to talk about books. (And music. And good coffee. And soccer. But a lot about books.) In our work together at Audible, Chris championed his favorites--Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, Pastoralia by George Saunders, and Tinkers by Paul Harding…long before it won the Pulitzer. The first book he ever recommended to me, Ann Patchett's Bel Canto, is still one of my favorites, and my children love Jon Klassen's darkly funny I Want My Hat Back, a gift from 'Uncle Chris' that perfectly reflected his wicked sense of humor. Chris's discerning taste and deep love of literature was prevalent in all facets of his life – he even named his pet rabbit Vonnegut. Towards the end, he was almost done writing his own novel, and it was at his request that his vast collection of books was given away at his funeral – the best way for a book lover to leave a piece of himself with his friends.
And when we knew that the end was coming, Audible's publisher, Beth Anderson – the woman who hired both me and Chris and had been our mentor since 2004 – worked with Chris to figure out the best way we could honor him. And so The Christopher Doheny Award was established with The Center for Fiction to recognize excellence in fiction or nonfiction on the topic of serious physical illness. The author has to have personal experience dealing with life-threatening illness, either his or her own or that of a close relative or friend. Because even though Chris didn't let CF define him, he thought it important that more books address the toll that serious illness can take.
I'm honored to serve as one of the judges for the Doheny Award each year – despite the pressure of living up to Chris's high literary standards! – and am proud to share that the latest winner is now available: The Brand New Catastrophe by Mike Scalise. In his frank and funny memoir, Mike wrestles with how we define ourselves by the stories we choose to tell. It just so happens that part of Mike's story is about a brain tumor…that burst in his head. Chris would have loved Mike's take on living a meaningful life without letting illness become the fully story; he also would have loved having his namesake prize share front cover billing with one of his favorite authors, Dave Eggers, who had this to say about The Brand New Catastrophe: "A very funny book about the frailties of the flesh, the absurdities of modern medicine, and how to stay sane amid it all. Scalise's voice is fantastically entertaining, unfailingly honest."
About Christopher Doheny
Chris Doheny joined Audible, Inc. while in college as a summer intern in 2002 just a few years after the company was founded. After graduating from Georgetown University in 2003, where he took a Beowulf class that came up in conversation more often than one would expect, he returned to Audible and spent the next eight years helping to build the company. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was just a baby, Chris strived to live as normal a life as possible. Chris received a double lung transplant in June 2010. He passed away on February 20, 2013.
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A 2 hour coach journey south of Hanoi is a small city which hasn't yet been hit by tourism called Ninh Binh. Compared to Hanoi it feels more like the real Vietnam, with most of the locals not speaking/understanding english and the restaurant menus being limited to Vietnamese writing.
Whilst walking around the streets of Ninh Binh, we did get a few stares from the locals, young kids wanting to say hello and even a handshake on the train….real celebrities!
Ninh Binh might not be the city to visit if doing a whistle stop tour of Vietnam, but it is blessed with some incredible limestone scenery which is great to explore on bike or scooter.
There are 2 main sites in the area; Tam Coc and Trang An. Both are similar offering boat rides down a river to view the limestone outcrops. We decided to visit the later as we were told that the lake at Tam Coc was beginning to dry out and tourist scams were common.
At this time of year Trang An is relatively free of tourists, but you can tell from the number of boats on the side it could become a "circus" during peak season.
Boat tickets can be brought to take a 3+ hour ride down the Sao Khe River and through some very narrow limestone caves. These boats can fit about 4 people on, but we did see up to 6 people (but this looked like it was about to sink!)


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e92 M3 Offical Dyno Charts and Analysis!
Who ho! After all the commotion on the web last night about Road & Track breaking the G37 coupe embargo, I noticed the same issue had a cover story about the new M3. At first I thought it was just going to be a boring re-hash of the Geneva info, but NO! The issue has what appears to be an official dyno plot from BMW for the new M3!! It looks like Road & Track has broken a BMW embargo as well! Who ho indeed.
In the issue Road & Track says that BMW has offically told them:
First off, lets take a look at the new M3 motor vs its in house stable mates the N54 in the 335i, and the S54 in the e46 M3. Comments:
UPDATE: The e92 M3 dyno graph is now plotted based on the slightly more accurate BMW info instead of the R&T graph.
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Secondly, lets look at it compared to its fellow motor rival, the RS4. Since the RS4 motor is 4.2 L, I also calculated a simple up size estimation of what the e92 M3 motor output would be if it were 4.2 L. (Note this calculation is a simple linear increase. Formula = (e92 M3 output * (4.2/4.0)) In the real world things don't always work so simple and there is no guarantee that the output would be as shown.)
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While I haven't really been impressed with any Audi motors, I have to admit that the motor in the RS4 puts out some GREAT stats. I haven't driven it though, because I hate AWD! I don't need all that extra weight Audi, thank you very much. Some companies like BMW still *trusts us* with *RWD only* for their *high performance* models. Thank you BMW! I don't need a heavy AWD nanny!
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Finally lets play fantasy land and see if we can glimpse into BMW's motor design ability.
1. We all know that the new e92 M3 motor is simply the S85 motor out of the M5 with two less cylinders. If that is the case, how does this dyno chart compared to a S85 dyno chart multiplied by 4/5? Theoretically the e92 M3 motor should have similar characteristics to the S85 right?
2. Secondly, the S54 was a huge technology leap when the motor was introduced. The M werks guys really outdid themselves with that motor. What if BMW designed the new M3 motor just like the S54? Shouldn't the output simply be a linear increase of 4.0/3.2? But that was in 1999, shouldn't it do even better than that?
1. First off we can see that BMW significantly improved the performance of the e92 M3 motor versus a down sized S85. There is way more area under the curve at low rpm, AND slightly better top end! Who ho! This motor apparently represents a technological improvement over the S85.
2. WHAA?!?! If we could theoretically build a 4.0 L version of the S54, it would be more powerful than both!! Huh? Why would the new M3 motor not be more powerful on a liter by liter basis over the S54? And its not like its just in one area of the curve, its *everywhere.* Maybe for emissions reasons? Maybe they couldn't use big beefy cams like they did in the S54? In either case, this goes to show that the S54 is one hell of a special motor!
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Final conclusion: The new e92 M3 motor is very good. It will feel much faster than the S54. It also represents an improvement in motor design over the S85. BUT, its not really, how should I say, special. It is about the same as the RS4 although the M3 will probably be significantly cheaper. It also doesn't really represent any improvement in performance over the S54 on a liter by liter basis. Come on BMW, give us something REALLY cool for the CSL version and then maybe I'll buy one!
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very nice writeup.
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So the reason the S54 is torquier than the new V8 is because it is a long-stroke design (vs. the short stroke V10 and V8). Short stroke allows for higher redlines (since less piston speed due to shorter stroke) and, thus, more HP at the top end. They sacrifice torque, though, and this is why the super high tech 5 liter V10 that makes 500 HP makes LESS torque than the old M5's 5 liter V8.
Although an 8400 RPM redline sounds fantastic (and is!), the actual piston will be traveling slower than the S54's piston at its 8K redline. The stress caused by these piston speeds in the S54 mandated a cast IRON block (= very heavy) and still resulted in quite a few blown engines (the engine would have never blown up had it had a 7K redline IMHO). Actually the Z3 roadster's S54 redlined at 7600 rpm, and most assume it is to prevent them from blowing up!
The new V8 is supposed to weigh the same as the S54 due to being an aluminum block. The lower piston speeds of the short stroke design probably have allowed them to build the engine lighter. 105 HP/liter is still damned impressive (and probably underrated).
I heard the M5's V10 engine was actually good to 9K RPM, but the accessories couldn't hang on at those RPMs. I predict the CSL will come through with around a 9K redline and another 30 HP.
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Nice write up, thanks for sharing. Does R & T article mention second generation direct injection for the new V8 power plant?
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