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Hello Gothlings and Wonderlanders!! We are growing and looking for some hard working individuals to be part of our team.
We are looking to hire an EXCEPTIONAL and friendly store greeter for each our stores: Almost Wonderland and The Elegant Goth. This person would greet people as they come in the stores, help them find products and make suggestions. We would like this person to be polite and helpful and knowledgeable of our products. Also be able to handle griefers and rude people that show up as well.
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We would love for you to do a couple of hours 3 days a week at least. preferably in the evenings and weekends but during the days as well. This is something we can talk about during an interview. Appropriate attire is required for both positions. For Almost Wonderland you can dress in any Wonderland themed character attire. For The Elegant Goth, any sort of gothic attire is adequate. If you feel that you would be a great fit for us, and we can be a little crazy sometimes, then grab the application and fill it out and send it back to us.
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There are many free educational apps you can download to your phone or tablet to help your kids learn and have fun doing it! From preschool to junior high, more than ever kids are using smartphone apps to enhance their learning. Kids 5 and Under Sight Words Learning Games – …Read More »
Five Ways to Help Misbehaving Kids
Bad behavior is often a sign that children are stressed—and punishment isn't the best solution. This assumption about the importance of self-control has profoundly shaped how we think about behavior, including that of our children. If only they had willpower and good character, they would be able to behave well …Read More »
No Child Left Behind Replacement Plan Shifts Power to States on Education
A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers moved to replace the No Child Left Behind law, releasing a bill on Monday that would send significant powers back to the states and curb the authority of the secretary of education. The bill, called the "Every Student Succeeds Act," comes after …Read More »
DIY Bath Bomb Recipe
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Help for homework help: Teaching parents Common Core math
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — Any adult who has tried to help a second-grader with homework has noticed math is not what it used to be. Now schools are unlocking the secrets of Common Core math for mystified parents. They're holding special classes or giving out materials designed for adults so …Read More »
Altering the Course of Stress for the Special Needs Child
Altering the Course of Stress for the Special Needs Child Diane L MacDonald, M. Ed., NLP CP, RYT 200 Founder and Creator of Sensory YogaPlay We talk often about stress in adults but we forget that childhood can be stressful too. Many children, particularly those with special needs, suffer with …Read More »
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Record-Shattering Numbers Of Long Island Students Opting Out Of Common Core Testing
With day one of three controversial Common Core ELA (English Language Arts) examinations for grades three through eight completed in New York State, the total score of students refusing to take the tests continues to rise exponentially. Compiled by Jeanette Deutermann, founder of anti-Common Core Facebook group "Long Island …Read More »
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Sgt. Bruce Watts said Saturday that the man told police he was stabbed during a drunken fistfight by a 25-year-old man, who was later arrested and charged with aggravated battery. The victim was taken to Via Christi Hospital St. Francis.
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I have a book that I bought that is supposed to teach me how to get things accomplished.
Its called "Eat that Frog," by Brian Tracy. The only problem is I haven't read it. I got that initial jolt of excitement when I read the back of the book while browsing in Barnes and Noble back before I owned a kindle. "Eat That Frog is a proven system for dramatically improving your time management skills so you can get more done, more effectively, in less time."
Doesn't that sound great you guys? It sounded great to me. I got a high when I bought the book, knowing that I was taking the first step in improving my time management. Only problem is I never seemed to find the time to read it. And that was BEFORE I had kids!
Because it always seems to be something, some excuse that holds me back from doing the things I know I should do. I'm sure you can fill in the blank with the prescription you've written yourself for personal improvement, "Once I'm done with ______________ then I will do this _____________." I don't know about you, but something always seems to come up that prevents me from being my aspiring self.
Take this blog for example. I haven't written a thing because I'm always waiting for the perfect circumstances to sit down and pour out my heart in a meaningful way. The stars just haven't aligned recently. So instead I'll settle for an afternoon in my hotel room, my dog snoozing on the chair as the sun streams in through the clouds and sheer curtains on the seventh floor. I won't mention my toddler covered in erasable marker creating a masterpiece on her arms and the coloring book on the floor beside me.
But I'm stealing a moment to write this because I've made a resolution. I'm going to stop waiting for the "once…then…" to be fully present in my life now. But I'm also going to stop trying to measure myself against an impossible standard.
This means a house thats relatively clean and not immaculate.
A diet that is a happy blend of salads and protein shakes and wine and chocolate chip cookies.
It means feeling accomplished when I find time to do a 10 minute workout instead of delaying working out until– well you know all the excuses.
It means sharing a blog post that shows my life and heart in process.
Its having friends over to laugh and sip wine on a Monday night while my kids sleep in the next room.
Best of all, having friends that love me and celebrate me and all my contradictions– the former hair stylist that never does her hair, the pastor's wife that doesn't like small talk and potlucks, and the stay at home mom that longs to change the world.
I love stories about people accomplishing amazing feats, stories about redemption, the stories that depict people's love and dedication to one another and their calling– the underdog that overcomes impossible odds to do something amazing. But sometimes these stories paralyze me.
Sometimes I need to step back from my aspirations and live my life one word at a time. I need to remember that the small things, like mustard seeds have incredible worth and potential.
So I'll plant these little seeds that I have right now. I'll plant myself in this moment. And I'll grow. I'll grow little by little, in these days of undone to do's, my barking dog, and a bed that seems to keep unmaking itself every morning.
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MAITUM, Sarangani (September 25, 2017) - Women from the barangays line up to avail of a free birth control implant also known as Implanon from AP Margin, an non-government organization from General Santos City, together with health services providers from the Rural Health Unit on September 20. The birth control implant is a tiny, thin rod about the size of a matchstick. A doctor inserts the implant under the skin of the upper arm. It releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. (John James I. Doctor/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)
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Hey friends. Last week, I moved this blog to WordPress.org, because while I wanted to be able to host ads, I wanted more control over what they were. (Ads about becoming a paralegal are fine, for instance — who knows, maybe you would enjoy being a paralegal — but I really don't want to subject you to headlines like "Worst Celebrity Beach Bodies.")
With WordPress.org and Google AdSense, I can block advertisements from certain URLs.
On the first day with Google AdSense, ads from Author Solutions and WestBow Press appeared on my site. This is actually pretty good targeting. Many readers of this blog are writers who are interested in self-publishing, which is great! Ordinarily I would be happy to have relevant ads show up on my site, but in this case, I blocked both URLs immediately.
I am not an expert on Author Solutions (which runs many imprints in the U.S. and in other countries, as you can read about on Wikipedia) or WestBow Press, which is Author Solutions's partnership with Christian publisher Thomas Nelson & Zondervan. I have heard enough about them to have formed the negative impression that they charge way too much and take advantage of writers who are new to self-publishing. I do not endorse them. However, I mean no insult to any writers who have used them.
If you self-publish, I strongly recommend that you steer clear of large publishing packages, particularly ones that do not include such essential things as quality line edits, proofreading, and obtaining a U.S. copyright as part of their entry-level package.
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Watching the leaves change from deep, lush greens to vibrant oranges, golds and reds is a favorite fall pastime and nowhere is better for fall foliage adventures than New England and Canada. Whether you've never experienced a fall foliage cruise before or you've been drawn back to the charming region again and again, be sure to check out these top spots during peak leaf-changing season to admire Mother Nature's annual masterpiece.
- Acadia National Park, available from Bar Harbor, Maine
Always an attraction regardless of the season, 47,000-acre Acadia National Park positively radiates every autumn with the glow of its changing fall leaves. The park's 27-mile main loop is lined with postcard-perfect photo opportunities.
Shore excursion to try: Acadia National Park & Carriage Ride
- Cape Breton Island, available from Sydney, Nova Scotia
At the eastern end of Novia Scotia, Cape Breton Island offers stunning ocean views and endless vistas of treasured fall foliage. Particularly beautiful are Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the shores of the famed Bras d'Or Lakes.
Shore excursion to try: The Bras d'Or Lakes Grand Tour
- Plains of Abraham, available from Quebec City, Quebec
Quebec City's Central Park, Plains of Abraham offers the perfect balance of cosmopolitan pleasure and natural beauty. The 250-acre oasis in the heart of the city is also the perfect place to pause with a cup of hot chocolate and drink in the sea of red, orange and yellow leaves.
Shore excursion to try: Grand Exploration of Quebec
- Prince Edward Island's Heritage Roads, available from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Discover the vivid apricot-orange of sugar maples, the blazing vermilion of red maple and sumac and the golden yellows of poplar, birch and beech trees along one of Prince Edward Island's (PEI) unpaved and very scenic Heritage Roads.
Shore excursion to try: Anne of Green Gables & Island Drive
Where's your favorite spot to take in beautiful fall foliage? Share it with us below or on Facebook!


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I'm trying to spell out, in no uncertain terms, the at least moderately antagonistic relationship between these three. They are not, to any extent, 'friends', however they aren't really enemies either. Instead, they're more like… unwilling comrades.
Like if a trio of girls who were best friends since elementry school all brought their boyfriends – who had never met one another – to a party and then went off to form a supercell of girlish glee, leaving the boys to shuffle around uncomfortably and try and strike up a conversation with one another.


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text: Science UIHC Offers Immunotherapy for Cancer Patients By Ben Kieffer & Katherine Perkins • Jun 6, 2018 UIHC The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa has been approved to use a new therapy that harnesses the immune system to treat specific forms of leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. George Weiner is director of the center and says the therapy shows great promise. Kenyan Native Leads an Effort to Introduce Low-Income Iowa Girls to High Technology By Rob Dillard • May 14, 2018 Rob Dillard / Iowa Public Radio The drive to draw more young women into science, technology, engineering and math has been gaining momentum in recent years. There's a program in Des Moines that makes sure low-income girls are given a chance at the so-called STEM fields. Many of the girls Nancy Mwirotsi works with are beginning at ground zero when it comes to computers. "Most of them are pretty new in the country," she says. "We had to start with basic what is an e-mail address." Whitson Honored: Credits "Work Ethic of a Farmer" By Joyce Russell • Apr 12, 2018 Joyce Russell/IPR The Iowa legislature honored accomplished native daughter and record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson with a joint House and Senate Resolution today. Whitson is from Mount Ayr and grew up on a farm near Beaconsfield. When she returned from her most recent mission last September, Whitson had spent over 289 days in orbit, and had cumulatively spent over 665 days during her three missions aboard the International Space Station, more time living and working in space than any other American or any woman worldwide. Darwin Day to Focus on Youth Action toward Climate Change By Charity Nebbe & Louisa Dewey & Emily Woodbury • Feb 20, 2018 Iowa City Darwin Day February 12 was the 209th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution. To celebrate his contributions to science and humanity, Darwin Day will be recognized in Iowa City February 23-24 with a series of conversations about topics in science, education, and climate change. University of Iowa's Latest Discoveries about Saturn By John Pemble • Jan 2, 2018 Cassini / NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute Last summer the space probe Cassini finished 14 years of exploring the planet Saturn and its moons. The craft included the Radio Plasma Waves and Science instrument made by the University of Iowa to measure Saturn's radio, plasma, and magnetic properties. This mission may be over, but scientist Bill Kurth is still busy studying the RPWS data from the readings taken by Cassini during its final 22 orbits called "The Grand Finale." ISU Graduate Student Is an Iowa Women of Innovation Award Winner By Rob Dillard • Nov 15, 2017 Patricia Izbicki The Technology Association of Iowa is handing out its annual Women of Innovation Awards this week. One of the recipients is exploring the connection between music and the brain. A doctoral student at Iowa State is being recognized for her research into how music impacts the nervous system. Patricia Izbicki has an undergraduate degree in music performance and is now applying it to her scientific studies in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at ISU. She says she hopes the results of her work lead to more support for music programs. The Science of Fear By Ben Kieffer & Robby Brod • Oct 31, 2017 Halloween is here, and with it comes a number of frights and scares. This leaves many people wondering, what exactly happens in the brain and body when somebody experiences the sensation of fear? On this River to River segment, host Ben Kieffer speaks with Professor of Neurology & Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa Dr. Daniel Tranel, fifth year doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Iowa Kelsey Spalding, and owner/operator of Slaughterhouse in Des Moines Ian Miller. With Genetic Advances, New Promise For Sunflowers' Profitable Future By Amy Mayer • Oct 20, 2017 Amy Mayer/IPR Plant breeder Jessica Barb is on a mission to improve how sunflowers self-pollinate, a trait that'll be increasingly important to farmers as wild bee populations diminish. Her research tool of choice: a paper towel. Listen Listening... / 4:39 In a field outside of Ames, Iowa, she swipes the paper towel across the head of a bright yellow-and-red sunflower—bred to feed Iowa State University fans' frenzy for all things in the school's colors—and transfers the pollen on the paper towel to a different flower. Researchers recently unlocked the genetic code of the entire plant, which means Barb will more quickly be able to identify the specific genes that play a role in self-pollination. Sunflowers are a global commodity crop with a growing demand, though they're currently a minor player on the United States' agricultural scene. The genome-mapping is likely to create better hybrid seeds, but there's no reason to expect the picturesque crop, despite its profit potential, will quickly overtake the Corn Belt. The Science Behind a Good Night Sleep By Ben Kieffer & Robby Brod • Sep 12, 2017 Image courtesy of Claudio Scott Tens of millions of Americans are impacted by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems that can significantly diminish health, alertness and safety. On this edition of River to River, Dr. Eric Dyken, director of the University of Iowa Sleep Disorder Center, explains some of the research that is being done on the science of sleep. "They've sort of localized a little bit more that biologic clock that is responsible for having you wake up, and having you go to sleep," Dyken says. How to Make a Spaceship By Ben Kieffer & Katherine Perkins • Sep 6, 2017 Heather Mill, Penguin Random House The author of a new book says the race to private space exploration began with Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Julian Guthrie wrote How to Make a Spaceship: A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race and the Birth of Private Spaceflight to tell the story of the Xprize and the teams competing for the $10 million prize. Engineers Turn To Owl Features To Reduce Drone Noise By Amy Mayer • Sep 6, 2017 Amy Mayer/IPR Drones are gaining in popularity as industries from farming to retail to insurance find ways the unmanned flying vehicles can help make businesses more profitable. At Iowa State University, a team of engineers is trying to get ahead of likely complaints about drone noise. Anupam Sharma, an aerospace engineering professor at Iowa State, takes inspiration from owls to design noise-reduction strategies for airplanes and wind turbines because owls are naturally nearly-silent fliers. Drones challenge Sharma's team to think on a scale closer to the size of an owl. Iowa's Moon Shadow By Ben Kieffer & Ben Stanton • Aug 21, 2017 courtesy of Amy Mayer/IPR Some astronomers and enthusiasts have been waiting years for today's solar eclipse. Almost all of Iowa experienced a partial eclipse, and the path of the total eclipse was further south and west. There is a small portion, a few hundred acres, of extreme southeast Iowa in that path. Iowa State University Professor of Astrophysics Steve Kawaler joins the conversation to talk about the eclipse. He describes the experience of a total eclipse. Alarm Raised Over President's Choice For USDA Top Science Job: He's No Scientist By Amy Mayer • Aug 18, 2017 courtesy Iowans for Sam Clovis As President Donald Trump continues to fill political appointments, his nomination for the top science job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture is raising unique concerns. Trump has chosen Iowan Sam Clovis to be undersecretary of agriculture for research, education and economics. Clovis served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force, has a doctorate in public administration, and taught economics at Morningside College in Sioux City. Sioux City is also where he gained a following as a conservative talk show host. Sleep Disturbances in Young Adults Increase Suicidal Ideation By Lindsey Moon & Ben Kieffer • Jul 24, 2017 flickr / RelaxingMusic We all know that you're not you when you're tired. According to new sleep research, that's not just a saying, but it's scientifically true. New studies shows that sleep disturbances in young adults can worsen suicidal ideation, and it can even be harmful to your health to fight with your spouse when you haven't been sleeping well. During this hour of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with Dr. Eric Dyken of the University of Iowa about these new studies. He also answers listener questions about sleep. Iowa's Apollo Connection By Ben Kieffer & Ben Stanton • Jul 24, 2017 NASA Public Domain Iowa has a connection to the Apollo moon landing, which happened 48 years ago. The communications equipment in the command module was designed by Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. In this portion of River to River, Mike Wilson joins the conversation. He is former VP of operations at Collins Radio and also worked for Rockwell-Collins once that company was formed. Wilson says they had two sets of equipment in the case. Juno Spacecraft, With UI Technology, Flies By Jupiter's Great Red Spot Monday By Lindsey Moon & Emily Woodbury • Jul 7, 2017 Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Wikimedia Commons A NASA space probe carrying an instrument developed at the University of Iowa will pass close to Jupiter Monday. The Juno spacecraft will come within 56-hundred miles of the iconic Great Red Spot on the planet. Scientists believe the spot is a 10-thousand-mile-wide storm that has been brewing for 350 years. A research scientist at the University of Iowa, Bill Kurth, says there are basic facts about the red spot, however, scientists don't understand. UI Study Finds Cancer-Causing PCBs in Some Schools By Katarina Sostaric • Jun 28, 2017 alamosbasement/flickr University of Iowa researchers have found cancer-causing chemicals in some older Iowa schools. Children may be exposed to airborne polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools built between 1950 and the mid-1970s. PCBs were banned in 1979. Keri Hornbuckle, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Iowa, says the researchers expected to find higher levels of airborne PCBs outside of schools. Vacation Guide to the Solar System: Science for the Savvy Space Traveler By Ben Kieffer & Emily Woodbury • Jun 16, 2017 NASA/JPL-Caltech Startups are eyeing the market for space tourism, and NASA is discovering habitable planets. On this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with the co-authors of Vacation Guide to the Solar System, a book that imagines an interplanetary vacation. In the book, co-authors Olivia Koski and Jana Grcevich take real data from NASA and other sources to create a whimsical and accurate picture of what it would really be like to travel our solar system. Unlocking Saturn's Mysteries with Sound By John Pemble • Jun 13, 2017 NASA / JPL / Space Science Institute The space probe Cassini has been exploring Saturn since 2004. One of the instruments on the two story tall spacecraft is from the University of Iowa called the Radio Plasma and Wave Science (RPWS) instrument. It picks up Saturn's radio waves. University of Iowa scientist Bill Kurth takes telemetry from the RPWS and converts it to audio files in the human hearing range. It's a mix of ascending tones. Some have a squealing quality. An Introduction to STEM Careers Via Virtual Reality By Rob Dillard • May 23, 2017 VictoryVR Students at Davenport Assumption High School are discovering a new tool for exploring careers in the STEM fields. They can now take a virtual reality tour of sites where people in STEM-related professions work. The phone-based virtual reality mobile app allows students to view interviews of people from around the country who are working at science, technology, engineering or math jobs. Assumption science teacher Wendy Martin says it's not like watching television. She says when the students put on the special goggles, they join the action. We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe By Lindsey Moon & Ben Kieffer • May 9, 2017 What is time? Why does it always seem to move forward? Why is the earth made of matter and not of anti-matter? Are there really just three dimensions? Are we alone in the Universe? How big is the Universe? The short answer is, "we have no idea," and that's the point of a new book by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson. During this hour of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with Cham and Whiteson about their new book We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe. Iowan Sets U.S. Space Record Today By Michael Leland • Apr 24, 2017 NASA photo Astronaut and Iowa native Peggy Whitson sets a U.S. record in orbit today. She is spending her 535th cumulative day in space, and that breaks the record of 534 days that had been held by Jeff Williams. Whitson lifted off from Kazakhstan November 17th, 2016, on what is her third trip aboard the station. In an interview with Texas schoolchildren in February, Whitson was asked what it's like to be flying through space at 17-thousand miles an hour. Fluorescent Dye, Mouse Brains May Lead Researchers To Better Understanding Of Neurological Diseases By Sarah Boden • Mar 29, 2017 WIKICOMMONS / US National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center An Iowa State neuroscience lab has discovered a way to study the early stages of protein-misfolding diseases like Parkinson's or Chronic Wasting Disease, and this may aid the development of new treatments. These diseases are tricky to detect in incubation period. For example if someone has Alzheimer's, it won't be apparent that person is sick until they start exhibiting symptoms. Science Writer Mary Roach on the Strange Methods Used to Keep Soldiers Alive in Combat By Emily Woodbury & Ben Kieffer • Mar 7, 2017 U.S. Army RDECOM / Flickr Exhaustion, shock, panic, disease, extreme heat, and horrific noise - these are some of the less talked about challenges of military combat. On this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with celebrated science writer Mary Roach about her new book, Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War. In it, she explores the aspects of war no one makes movies about - the quirky but essential science behind staying alive in combat. A description of Grunt from the publisher, W. W. Morton & Company, Inc.: Nature Finds a Way: From the Self-Domesticated Bonobo to the Survival of the Left-Handed Snail By Emily Woodbury & Charity Nebbe • Mar 1, 2017 Lukas Keller/University of Zurich Each year, scientists and enthusiasts across the globe celebrate Darwin Day as a way teach the principles embodied in Charles Darwin's research on evolution, and to learn about the latest evolutionary research being conducted today. An Exploration of the Bond and Division Between Science and Religion By Emily Woodbury & Charity Nebbe • Feb 22, 2017 Charity Nebbe Pew Research finds that 68 percent of Americans say there is no conflict between their personal religious beliefs and science. For the 30 percent who do see a conflict, "the most common source of disagreement involves beliefs about evolution and the creation of the universe." Joe Palca: "Reporting on Remarkable Science and Remarkable Scientists" By Emily Woodbury & Ben Kieffer • Nov 14, 2016 Courtesy of Joe Palca During the 25 years he has been with NPR, Joe Palca has covered everything from biomedical research to astronomy. On this edition of River to River, Ben Kieffer talks with Palca about the process of science and how its findings get communicated to the public. They also discuss his latest series Joe's Big Idea, which explores the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Encore: Money, Canoes or Oral Hygiene: Finding the Key to Happiness By Charity Nebbe & Katherine Perkins • Mar 17, 2016 See-ming Lee / Wikimedia Commons According to research by the Gallup organization, North Dakotans are happier than Iowans. Or rather, they have a higher state of well-being. Overcoming Controversy to Increase Science Literacy By Emily Woodbury & Charity Nebbe • Feb 10, 2016 Kentucky Country Day A national survey from 2011 shows that 60 percent of teachers avoid the topic of evolution in their classrooms. The Ever-Expanding Field of Genomic Research By Emily Woodbury & Ben Kieffer • Jun 15, 2015 MIKI Yoshihito / flickr What do snakes, turtles, zebra fish, and a program called CRISPR have in common? They are all involved in genomic research happening right here in Iowa. The new Jurassic World movie is now in theaters, and there's also recent controversial news that for the first time, Chinese scientists have edited DNA in human embryos. Pages1 2 next › last »


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Handy, Summer 2016
My (UK) service provider is 3, and it's pretty great because I get feel-at-home service (don't pay an extra pence to use data or call back to the UK) when I'm visiting my parents in Switzerland and France. Portugal and Turkey however are not covered under these feel-at-home countries. In Portugal I paid the £5… Continue reading Handy, Summer 2016


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Wade and Heat down slumping Sixers
Miami, FL (Sports Network) – Dwyane Wade had 33 points, 13 assists and seven
rebounds to guide the Miami Heat past the slumping Philadelphia 76ers, 103-91,
at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Udonis Haslem posted a double-double with 18 points and 10 boards and Alonzo
Mourning had 14 points for the Heat, who have won two in a row.
Allen Iverson could not get his team in the win column despite dropping in 45
points for Philadelphia, which has dropped six of its last seven and nine of
11. Andre Iguodala had 15 points and nine rebounds and was the only other
Sixer in double digits.
Miami went on a 10-1 run in the latter stages of the third quarter to move in
front, 70-62. Wade had six points in the burst, including four straight
free throws to give his team its first significant cushion.
The lead got as high as nine before Iverson converted a three-point play to
make it 74-68 heading into the final frame.
Haslem opened the fourth with two straight field goals to up the Heat
advantage to double-digits, though, and Dorell Wright followed with a slam to
make it 80-68.
The Sixers got no closer than eight the rest of the way.
A nip-and-tuck first half ended in a 51-51 tie, with Iverson leading all
scorers with 27 points.
The Sixers actually led 31-25 after 12 minutes of play, but were unable to
hold the lead.
Game Notes
This was the second meeting of the season between the clubs. On November 5th,
Allen Iverson poured in 31 points to go along with 13 assists to lead the
Sixers over Miami, 107-98, at the Wachovia Center…Philadelphia is 2-7 on the
road. The 76ers will visit Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets on December 2nd
at Continental Airlines Arena…The Heat are 3-5 at home this season. They are
scheduled to host Chauncey Billups and the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in a
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The greatest show on earth is back in town and you can get an amazing deal on tickets with a special $48 Family Four-Pack Offer on select performances or $4 off single ticket prices on select shows. The discount can be redeemed online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 . To redeem, use the discount code "MOM" .
July 28th-Aug. 8th they'll be in the OC. at the Honda center in Anaheim.
So, this ones not free, but it is the "greatest show on Earth". Enjoy!


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Dr. Bunny and Dr. J met through Ray Gonzales, a Director Consultant, of Business Network International (BNI) the world's largest business networking and business referral organization. Dr. Bunny was a member of BNI for 15 years and Dr. J has been a member for 12 years.
The executive directors of BNI Ventura County, Shawn and Linda McCarthy, (shown in the photo to the left) have built up Ventura County BNI to upwards of twenty-two chapters!
The unique quality of BNI is that there is no competition because the members of each chapter must have a diversity of occupations. Each member has to be a business leader with an impeccable reputation.
The benefits are many. BNI is built on a brilliant concept. One gets to know the real person behind the business. Without BNI, Dr. J exclaims, he would not be in business today. BNI members are the movers and shakers of the community and give a lot to the community even behind the scenes. Most of his friends are from BNI. They are trustworthy and because of them, he feels connected and at home in the business community of Oxnard.
One of the mottos of BNI is "Givers Gain." Shawn and Linda McCarthy have lived that motto. Dr. Bunny says that whenever she needs anything, she will call Linda or Shawn. Dr. J exclaims that they know everybody and know the right person for the job.
They are the confidence builders – people who are always raising you up. They have had a wonderful impact on the planet – and many have had the privilege of meeting and knowing them.
A big thank you Shawn and Linda! We love you and what you have taught us – Givers Gain! This show is dedicated to you!
"We will miss you, Shawn!"
About Dr. Johannes Ramirez (from his website):
Dr. Johannes Ramirez is a leading provider of obstetrics and gynecology. He specializes in female reproductive health issues, weight loss, and gynecological health issues as well as testosterone replacement treatment for men and women.
Dr. Ramirez has a Master's in Physiology and Neurobiology and over 20 publications in print. He has been a practicing OB/GYN for 28 years and has the unique experience and qualifications which blend together to provide a cohesive approach to patient care. He stays abreast of the latest developments in women's health issues and renews his certification with the American College of OB/GYN board annually.
The practice is committed to staying up-to-date with new developments in obstetrics and gynecology and informing patients through consultation and regular educational seminars. Dr. Ramirez can help with a variety of issues. Dr. Ramirez and his staff are also dedicated to helping their patients lose weight in a way that takes into account their own personal needs and medical profile.
A physician-supervised medical weight loss program is the safest method for weight loss and maintenance. The practice offers strategies and nutritional plans available only to medical doctors and provide results that no other program can duplicate. The practice's weight loss plans not only result in patients feeling better about their appearance but put them on the road to better health as well.
When not with his patients, Dr. Ramirez enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three children, kite surfing, and golfing. He is also a private pilot with over 500 hours flight time.Whatever a patient's needs or concerns, call Women's Care Center today for a free consultation. To accommodate the busy schedules of today's patients, the practice also supports email and tele-medicine visits.
Contact Dr. Ramirez at (805) 485-8515. 650 Hobson Way, Suite 201, Oxnard CA
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Who was queen of the catwalk?
Yes, practice makes perfect, but sometimes, brilliance really does come naturally…
Gigi Hadid at Tommy Hilfiger
Sasha Pivovarova at Michael Kors Collection
Lexi Bolding at Alexander Wang
Adriana Lima at Marc Jacobs
Grace Hartzel
Karlie Kloss at Diane von Furstenberg
Lineisy Montero at Jason Wu
Mariacarla Boscono at Givenchy
Binx Walton at Proenza Schouler
Tami Williams at Public School
Certain talents simply cannot be taught, and commanding the catwalk is one of them.
Yes, you can hone your walk and refine that strut, but it's the subtleties that set a few gifted individuals apart from the model-pack – or in some cases the in-your-face attitude.
This season, NYFW's models channeled the catwalk queens of old. Think Campbell, Moss and other beacons of 90's fashion royalty. Who do you think came out on top?


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This guide focuses on the use of concrete at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre and its part in creating a low energy building.
This document provides information on the material and resource efficiency of concrete and masonry.
This publication widens the understanding of post-tensioned floor construction and illustrates the considerable benefits.
The buildings from 70 years of Concrete Quarterly.
This publication summarises the material used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges using Eurocode 2
This guide sets out how concrete's attributes can be used to minimise CO2 emissions.
An all-you-need-to-know guide on the specification of sustainable concrete.
This guide aims to enable designers to realise their aesthetic aspirations using concrete.
This guide focuses on concrete and masonry housing, and presents requirements for Part L1A of the Building Regulations.
Gives likely structural options for a concrete frame, with useful points to note - written by engineers for engineers.
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Buon appetito!
Eat Drink Love Italian is an innovative media platform and public relations strategist that promotes awareness of "Made in Italy" around the world – get chatting to them, and tasting some of Italy's culinary treats, at our Eat Drink Love Italian area.
Follow them on Twitter or Instagram. #EATDRINKLOVEITALIAN
Taste of Sicily
Tasting Sicily Enzo's Kitchen specialises in authentic Cucina Siciliana. It is the flagship restaurant of the Tasting Sicily brand, a deli food company offering 100% hand prepared and hand packaged Sicilian culinary specialities to consumers and caterers.
Our chef Enzo Oliveri was born in Palermo: he is President of the Federation of Italian Chefs in the UK and official chef for Italy's national cycling team. He creates each of his home-cooked dishes using fresh high quality ingredients sourced from selected Sicilian suppliers. He embraces the concepts of the SlowFood movement which Tasting Sicily helped to establish in the UK in 2015. Tasting Sicily Enzo's Kitchen offers a wide range of services including Italian style aperitivo, set-lunch menu and in-house buffet menu, available for business parties and private room hire.
Coffee from the Mobile Coffee Bean
Full coffee house menu including fresh tea and hot chocolate. All day in the Experiences Room.
For more information visit their website.
Cooking demonstrations
Sea, sails and seasonal ingredients
Windstar Cruises, the official cruise line of the prestigious James Beard foundation, knows a thing or two about good food. That's why it appointed chef Graeme Cockburn to oversee its culinary experiences in March this year. An innovator affiliated with the crème de la crème of cuisine (The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland, Boodles, London; the Pompadour Restaurant, Edinburgh; training under Michel Roux), Cockburn has been developing port-to-port gastronomic experiences, including local market tours, that focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the stories of local sellers, as a portal into the culture of destination guests have docked in.
The Phang factor
Celebrity chef Jonathan Phang, who presents Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Trains on the Travel Channel, is always after new flavours. We can't wait for his Caribbean-fusion showcase at the Festival!
"In Chile, I discovered I never want to eat guinea pig again, but fell in love with the carefully balanced flavours of ceviche. Southeast Asia always inspires me; Peranakan food is definitely the next big thing; a great mix of Chinese, Malay and Indonesian cuisine. Macanese food was a huge surprise too, with its blend of herbs and spices from around the world. From dosas and uttapams with green chilli prawns in New Delhi to stone crabs on Miami Beach, I'm inspired by everything I eat, wherever I go."
Follow him on Twitter.
Star-studding cooking
Discover luxuriant, #zerowaste dishes to wow any future guest with Chef Norbert Niederkofler from the two Michelin-starred restaurant St. Hubertus at the glamorous five-star Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in the Dolomite Mountains. Chef Norbert will be showcasing his unique sustainable culinary style and vision at the Festival as he presents one of his standout dishes: White Fish Tartare.
Drinks of the World
A snapshot of the countries bringing their finest wines and producers to the Festival
The country's vibrant viniculture scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation. All of its wine regions are easy to visit, too. In fact, once you step off the plane in Vienna, you've already arrived in one of the most singular wine areas in the world. austria.info
The Bahama Mama, a blend of dark and coconut rums shaken together with orange and pineapple juices, plus grenadine, is the most popular local cocktail across the Bahamas. Gully Wash or Sky Juice, made from gin and fresh coconut water, is another favourite, while Switcha is a real thirst-quencher. bahamas.co.uk
Barbados is credited as the birthplace of rum — Mount Gay Rum, founded in 1703, is the oldest continuous producer of rum in the world. Every November the island becomes a mecca for chefs of local, regional and international acclaim as the Food & Rum Festival celebrates epicurean delights. visitbarbados.org
The quality of Cypriot wine has skyrocketed in recent years here thanks to the award-winning wineries operated by dedicated winemakers. Local varieties such as Mavro, Xinisteri and Maratheftiko are often combined with brands such as Chardonnay, Palomino, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet with excellent results. visitcyprus.com
Czech Republic
Czech beer has a centuries-old history and the secrets of its production have been passed down from generation to generation. Whether Budweiser Budvar, Pilsner Urquel or Staropramen, most people have tasted its beer. While there's some exceptional wine production in the Czech Republic, beer remains king. czechtourism.com
Winemaking is a centuries-old tradition, from Symposium — a thick and sweet wine always diluted with water — and the humble Retsina to the sophisticated modern Malagouzia or the famous Santorinian Vinsánto. Wine is part of Greek heritage; a rich tradition blended with 4,000 years of history. visitgreece.gr
Grenada is also home to the rum punch. The secret ingredient is Caribbean nutmeg — also known as 'black gold' because in years gone by it was more valuable than gold itself. The enchanting island is a place of untouched beauty, sandy beaches, coral reefs and warm, welcoming people. puregrenada.com
Slovenian winemaking goes back centuries; in fact, the second-largest city, Maribor, is home to the oldest vine in the world — still producing grapes after 400 years. Due to the combination of diverse geographical terrain, soil and climate, Slovenian wines are ranked among the best worldwide for quality. slovenia.info
All tickets are non-refundable. Once the full programme of events has been finalised you will receive an email with instructions on how to book on to individual sessions and talks taking place throughout the day. Your ticket includes access to all sessions and talks (subject to availability).


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The Raiders Academy will look back on this match with slightly heavy hearts, not because the match was played at 100mph but because it was winnable. A match that showed all that is good about in Colleges rugby at this level. Both teams showed proficiency at the set piece and in the loose, with defences being placed under great pressure constantly.
Worthing started much the better and scored from a well executed catch and drive through Hrydynskyy. Converted by Gibson, Raiders 7-0.
The following 10mins consisted of both teams striving but not gaining any dominance in any facet of the game. the visitors looked dangerous with every attack and the Raiders struggled to hold the line, but did and turned over after a period of visitors pressure. Unfortunately the kick went astray and a good counter attack ended up under the Raiders posts, 7-7.
The visitors gained the next score with a great break made by the opposition 12 going close to the posts again 7-14 visitors.
Swift got the first come back try 14-14 then more play between the 22m lines then the Raiders created two excellent scores. The first from some excellent build up play leading to a good finish from Hassan.
On the same side of the field great work from Martin, Lake, Fogerty lead to Burger going over in the corner. 24-14 Raiders at the break.
Raiders kicked off with the sun and slight breeze at their backs which should have been the catalyst for more progress. At the start of the half that seemed the way it was going with Beecham scoring from a good period of pressure. Raiders now up 31-14.
Then the wheels came right off the wagon with the visitors scoring 29 unanswered points. We could sit here for weeks picking apart those scary moments but we won't. We will instead say that Hartpury were well worth every point.
Unfortunate and disappointing but a great game of rugby and on reflection the better side won.
See you on Friday for training.
Forwards: Hassan Hassan- great footwork in the carry and work from the restart.
Backs: Josh Steggles- very effective playing out of position.


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Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in traveling the world and eating good food. Hope you have a nice stay!
I grew up in a family where life revolved around food. My mother started out in a bakery at 18 and ended her career as a professional cook at the age of 70. Each of my siblings worked with her in the professional kitcheen at some point in our early teens and my father, although not trained, was able to continue my mom's baking obligations when she gave birth to me. Her passion for good food rubbed off on me and that lead to incredible opportunities of being a Sous Chef for the likes of Julia Child, Jaque Pepin, Giuliano Bugialli and Anne Willan at a cooking school in Vancouver. My mentor Caren McSherry was instrumental in encouraging me to work hard and open my own cooking school and catering company called 'A Well Tooled Kitchen'. Circumstances changed and I ended up in Moscow for several years as a trailing source' and now have the opportunity to have 'The World at my Table'.
Being involved in the culinary industry has taken me to places I thought I would never go as well as afforded me opportunities that most people never get. Prior to living in Moscow, I owned a cooking school and catering company in Canada. Every year I would take a week or two to do a stage in a favourite restaurant or with a favourite chef. I also wrote Culinary articles for localToronto magazines and in the past two years have been published in magazines in Russia, Sweden and France. Food is my passion and since living in Moscow, I have become a member of the oldest gastronomic society, Chaine des Rotisseurs and now I get the chance to meet like minded people from all over the world. Good food, good wine, good friends!
Come along on my culinary adventures!
Cookbooks: more than Salt and Pepper and In a Pinch: Caren McSherry
Diva Cooking: Victoria Blashford-Snell & Jennifer Joyce,
Chefs: Alfred Portale, Raymond Blanc, Mark Hix
Restaurants: The French Laundry, l'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Hix
Food: Foie Gras, Oven roasted tomatoes, Arugula, Beets, Goat cheese
Wine: Rock Shiraz Blend: Hanging Rock Winery Australia
Travel Desinations: Mallorca, Istanbul, Provence, Moscow.
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For beginners, leading rated roofing contractors utilize leading ranked products. Also if you do pass by first-rate structure products when organizing your roof, a professional roofer will certainly know and be able to describe the different options. He could tell you just what your ideal selection is in each rate array. Unskilled roofers are going to consider their bottom line. If this suggests informing you a product is better compared to it is, he could do that. If you are working with a professional roofer, you will certainly receive straightforward specifics concerning structure products.
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Visitors Love Samoa!
Samoa has made a positive start to 2014 as visitor numbers to the Treasured Islands increase. The destination continues to make inroads and is fast becoming one of the most preferred destinations in the South Pacific.
According to figures supplied by the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, there was a 6.6% increase in visitors during January-March 2014 compared to the same time last year.
New Zealand and Australia continue to lead the world in visitor numbers to Samoa, with both markets boasting an increase in visits compared to last year, followed by American Samoa and the United States.
Samoa Tourism Authority says that despite the challenges South Pacific destinations are facing and the year-long closure of the iconic and popular Aggie Grey's Hotel in Apia for refurbishment, Samoa is performing very well.
"The increase in visitor numbers to Samoa is an indication that the market agrees that things are on the right track, especially following an extraordinary 2012".
"2014 is set to be an exciting year for us with new properties such as Saletoga Sands Resort and Return to Paradise Resort opening on the south coast of Upolu, which is quickly developing a reputation as 'The Romance Coast' for its stunning un-crowded beaches, gorgeous waterfalls and natural attractions such as To Sua Ocean Trench. This year Samoa also welcome Starwood's Sheraton brand with its partnership with the iconic Aggie Grey's properties," says Samoa Tourism Authority.


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The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to start outwardly embracing the holidays through seasonal décor inside and outside of your home. The complexity of your tangible holiday cheer may depend on your budget and comfort level in climbing a ladder. No matter how high you plan on raising the bar, here are some ways you and your family can add some seasonal pizzazz to your home.
Holiday Lights
Holiday lights are an all-time favourite. Almost everyone has fond memories of walking/driving to admire the lights in their neighbourhoods leading up to Christmas. There are plenty of ways to add some twinkling wonder to your home: hanging strings of lights, decorating hedges/bushes with lights and even red or green spotlights. The sky is the limit and can range from a simple string of red or white lights around a window to the something as ambitious as the Griswold's home. Here are a few dazzling examples to offer you inspiration.
Seasonal Wreaths
Expecting lots of guests over the season? Why not add some flair to your front door by adding a welcoming wreath? They have become a hot DIY item over the years, with crafty homeowners using everything from berries and pears to bells and pinecones to express themselves to visitors. They also work indoors, and can be customized to match the feel of your home décor in any room. Here are some great design ideas to get you started.
Decorated Trees
Holiday Trees are an essential that everyone should consider adding to his or her holiday must-buy list. They come in many shapes and sizes, depending on your living situation. There are large trees that exude a delicious pine smell, smaller potted trees and artificial solutions. No matter what way you go, it's sure to make the season a bit more magical. You may even consider getting crafty and making your own ornaments – here are a few suggestions.
The possibilities are endless. How do you plan on decorating your home this season? Share your holiday décor with us on Facebook, and be sure to follow our weekly decor inspiration posts.
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What's the scariest thing about a wild beast? When it opens it's mouth to growl, howl or rip the flesh from your bones. Capture the fright with this awesome Goin' Ape Ani-motion mask - it's mouth and lips move when you do, creating an authentically terrifying and ape-like effect for your King Kong, killer ape or monkey business costume.
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The skin tore off of the bottom jaw when it first opened! The plastic inside the mask was cracking, the hair falls out very easily! And every time the jaw opens it pushes your nose against the plastic in a painful way! And the jaw does not open as far as it does in the photo! And it make loud cracking and grinding noises as it opens!! The part that your jaw is supposed to go on is not big enough, so your jaw slips off of the jaw piece and scrapes up your chin! Plus the hair sheds everywhere!! And the Velcro straps inside do not hold up well! Plus the hair part tears of of the mask! And the teeth and gums where very poorly painted! And there are pieces of plastic that stick out from the jaw and chin that rub against and possibly cut your chin! Unfortunately I DO NOT recommend this mask, and they also ask way to much for it!
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Cindy Brown belongs to the blend-in-the-background school of photography. "All my education and experience has been about capturing real moments," she says, "Because I allow a couple's day to unfold naturally, I am able to capture action, interaction and emotions on their own terms, The result is photographs that are unique to each couple, to each wedding."
The photographs are far from the typical formal, staged wedding photographs, capturing instead the laughter and tears of the day. Being able to show emotions on film might be a skill learned during her career as a photojournalist. Brown explains that "I began my career in photography as a staff photographer for several daily newspapers, including the St. Petersburg Times, a paper known for it's photojournalism. After completing a master's in journalism at Indiana University, I was a picture editor for the Indianapolis Star."
She taught journalism for several years, moving from assistant to associate professor of journalism: "C Brown Photo began as a part-time wedding photojournalism business while I was still teaching. It gave me the opportunity to practice my skills as a photojournalist while creating memorable images for a wedding couple. Once I realized how much I loved photographing weddings and how much I hated grading, I built C Brown Photo into a full-time business."
What are the things she loves about being a photographer? First, "Meeting new people and getting to know them at one of the most exciting times of their lives." Next, "Being given the permission to document the love between family and friends on their wedding day." And finally, "The challenge of creating delightfully surprising storytelling photographs from the beginning to the end of their wedding day."
Rather than directing the events of the day to get the pictures, Brown follows the happenings to catch the essential moments as they unfold. This method produces not cookie-cutter photographs but real people with real emotions: "A documentary approach to wedding photography is best for couples who are more concerned about what their photographs make them feel like than how their photographs make them look."
This works best for those who think outside the box. Brown's pictures celebrate family and friends. She photographs bar mitzvahs, quincinieras and corporate events as well. Her portrait photography captures the personality of the subject, whether the picture is an engagement portrait, a corporate headshot or a pet portrait. Her unique day-in-the-life pictures of kids follows them around to document their lives, producing a lifestyle portrait.
From the clients' point of view, Brown achieves all that they could wish for to preserve the memories of that special day. As Customer Erica Cordes-Vacare wrote: "Cindy was everything we were hoping for in a wedding photographer. Her skill of capturing emotion in candid photographs of specific moments was nothing short of amazing. She didn't just photograph the ceremony and reception, she captured the story of our special day. We were worried that our photographs wouldn't have been as amazing as the photojournalism style in her portfolio, but we were delighted to discover that she doesn't just get lucky catching those moments - that's just what she does!"
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chromium-plated or other bright metallic trim, as on an automobile
(of dyeing) the dichromate of potassium or sodium
a positive color transparency; kodachrome
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(of dyeing) to subject to a bath of dichromate of potassium or sodium
to plate (metal) with a compound of chromium
to treat or tan (a hide or leather) with a chromium compound
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a brief fall of rain or, sometimes, of hail or snow
Also called shower bath
a bath in which water is sprayed on the body, usually from an overhead perforated nozzle (showerhead)
the apparatus for this or the room or stall enclosing it
a large supply or quantity:a shower of wealth
a party given for a bestowal of presents of a specific kind, especially such a party for a prospective bride or prospective mother:a linen shower; a baby shower
a fall of many objects, as tears, sparks, or missiles
air shower
showers, a room or area equipped with several showerheads or stalls for use by a number of people at the same time
As verb (used with object)
to bestow liberally or lavishly
to deluge (a person) with gifts, favors, etc
:She was showered with gifts on her birthday
to bathe (oneself) in a shower bath
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to rain in a shower
to take a shower bath
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send to the showers, Baseball
to replace (a pitcher) during a game, usually because he or she is ineffective: The coach sent him to the showers after he walked three batters in a row
to cause (a pitcher) to be replaced in a game, as by getting many hits off him or her; knock out of the box: Two home runs and a line-drive double sent her to the showers
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Lung and oral microbiomes in setting of HIV infection, cell biology of the plant–microbe interface, deep see prokaryotes, bacterial succession during grape fermentation, and correcting amplicon errors with Dada2.
Pregnancy and birth microbiome
Is abnormal vaginal microflora a risk factor for intrauterine fetal growth restriction? – Natalija Vedmedovska – Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction
Multiple Opportunistic Pathogens, but Not Pre-existing Inflammation, May Be Associated with Necrotizing Enterocolitis – Steven T. Leach – Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Review: Nutrient availability, the microbiome and intestinal transport during pregnancy – Stuart Astbury – Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Human oral and lung microbiome
Multi-center Comparison of Lung and Oral Microbiomes of HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected Individuals – James M. Beck – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Review: Microbial protection and virulence in periodontal tissue as a function of polymicrobial communities: symbiosis and dysbiosis – Frank A. Roberts and Richard P. Darveau – Periodontology 2000
Needs assessment for emerging oral microbiome knowledge in dental hygiene education – R. Constance Wiener – Journal of Epidemiological Research
Human reproductive microbiome
Is abnormal vaginal microflora a risk factor for intrauterine fetal growth restriction? – Natalija Vedmedovska – Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction
Human gut microbiome
Alterations of mucosal microbiota in the colon of patients with inflammatory bowel disease revealed by real time polymerase chain reaction amplification of 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid – Jayakanthan Kabeerdoss – Indian J Med Res
An In Vitro Method to Assess Soil Arsenic Metabolism by Human Gut Microbiota: Arsenic Speciation and Distribution – Naiyi Yin – Environmental Science & Technology
Review: Does a low FODMAP diet help IBS? – Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
Microbiome models
Modulation of intestinal microbiota in mice by kefir administration – Dong-Hyeon Kim – Food Science and Biotechnology
High nutrient availability reduces the diversity and stability of the equine caecal microbiota – Naja C. K. Hansen – Microbial Ecology in Health & Disease
Impact of Dietary Fiber/Starch Ratio in Shaping Cecal Microbiota in Rabbits – YanLi Zhu – Canadian Journal of Microbiology
Animal microbiome
Electrical Retrieval of Living Microorganisms from Cryopreserved Marine Sponges Using a Potential-Controlled Electrode – Sumihiro Koyama – Marine Biotechnology
PhD Thesis: Reproduction, Sex Ratio and Bacterial Communities of the Coffee Berry Borer Hypothenemus Hampei F. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) – Mariño Cárdenas – Universidad de Puerto Rico
Effect of starch source (corn, oats or wheat) and concentration on fermentation by equine fecal microbiota in vitro – Brittany E. Harlow – Journal of Applied Microbiology
Role of peptidases of the intestinal microflora and prey in temperature adaptations of the digestive system in planktivorous and benthivorous fish – V. V. Kuz'mina – Fish Physiology and Biochemistry
Plant, root, and soil microbiome
Environmental conditions rather than microbial inoculum composition determine the bacterial composition, microbial biomass and enzymatic activity of reconstructed soil microbial communities – Weibing Xun – Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Editorial: Introduction to a Virtual Special Issue on cell biology at the plant–microbe interface – Ralph Panstruga and Hannah Kuhn – New Phytologist
Influence of 34-years of fertilization on bacterial communities in an intensively cultivated black soil in northeast China – Jing Zhou – Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Functional and structural responses of methanogenic microbial communities in Uruguayan soils to intermittent drainage – Yang Ji – Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Effects of pasture management on soil fertility and microbial communities in the semi-arid grasslands of Inner Mongolia – Jun Liu – Journal of Soils and Sediments
Antibiotic resistance differentiates Echinacea purpurea endophytic bacterial communities with respect to plant organs – Alessio Mengoni – Research in Microbiology
Effect of combined microbes on plant tolerance to Zn–Pb contaminations – Anna Ogar – Environmental Science and Pollution Research
From mesophilic to thermophilic digestion: the transitions of anaerobic bacterial, archaeal, and fungal community structures in sludge and manure samples – Weimin Sun – Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Water microbiome
Metagenome-based diversity analyses suggest a significant contribution of non-cyanobacterial lineages to carbonate precipitation in modern microbialites – Aurélien Saghaï – Frontiers in Microbiology
Thesis: Geobiological interactions of archaeal populations in acidic and alkaline geothermal springs of Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA – Jacob Preston Beam – Montana State University
Global diversity and biogeography of deep-sea pelagic prokaryotes – Guillem Salazar – ISME Journal
Built environment microbiology
Halophilic microbial communities in deteriorated buildings – Justyna Adamiak – World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Food microbiology
Insights into the bacterial community and its temporal succession during the fermentation of wine grapes – Hailan Piao – Frontiers in Microbiology
Identification of key microorganisms involved in Douchi fermentation by statistical analysis and their use in an experimental fermentation – Chen Chen – Journal of Applied Microbiology
In vitro fermentation of lupin seeds (Lupinus albus) and broad beans (Vicia faba): dynamic modulation of the intestinal microbiota and metabolomic output – Patricia Gullón – Food & Function
DADA2: High resolution sample inference from amplicon data – Benjamin J Callahan
Molecular and chemical dialogues in bacteria-protozoa interactions – Chunxu Song – Scientific Reports
Methods for Improving Human Gut Microbiome Data by Reducing Variability through Sample Processing and Storage of Stool – Monika A. Gorzelak – PLOS ONE
Microbes in the News
Prestigious Japanese university comes up with cheesecake … made with Gorilla bacteria! – RocketNews
Lambton College research project proves successful in eliminating bacteria in firefighting gear – Lambton College
Where the sausage gets made – Holly Ganz – MicroBEnet
Calgary diseases expert on the importance of studying our guts – The Globe and Mail
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Creepers' peepers: Why animals' pupils have different shapes – Nicholas St. Fleur – Seattle Times
Venomous frogs discovered during painful scientific mishap: Frogs head-butt enemies with their spines to inject toxic venom – CBC News
ISS Astronauts to Sample Leafy Greens Grown on Space Station – NDTV


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8 critics reviewed the show, resulting in a weighted average of 71.
The New York Times
ShowScore: 45
"Though it offers choice examples of the off-kilter lyricism that is Mr. Greenberg's signature, 'The Babylon Line' feels like a gifted writer's notebook, stuffed with beguiling phrases and ideas still waiting to cohere into a compelling shape...The students are embodied by a mouthwatering cast, directed a bit fuzzily by Terry Kinney...Meta meanderings are typical of 'The Babylon Line'...While the most far-fetched of these are entertaining, they never take on much urgency."
ShowScore: 85
"Greenberg is clearly interested in endings, and he gives us a grand one in this thoughtful and sympathetic drama...Director Terry Kinney crafts potentially explosive moments with care and restraint, allowing the tension in the room to build slowly and surely until we are fully invested...Greenberg sacrifices the tragedy of the moment for the comedy of the long perspective — and we are grateful to him for it."
Time Out New York
ShowScore: 65
"'The Babylon Line' is by Richard Greenberg; barbed repartee, shiny epigrams, and baroque arias of loss and longing all come with the territory...Director Terry Kinney steers a fine cast to a nice balance of whimsy and wistfulness...It's the plotting and momentum of the second act in which things grow fuzzy and attenuated...The digressive wrapping up of narrative threads in the last 20 minutes unfolds less like compelling drama and more like dutiful housekeeping."
"The Babylon Line" was also reviewed by Doug Marino of Act Three - The Reviews, Brian Scott Lipton of Theater Pizzazz, Linda Winer of Newsday, Jeremy Gerard of Deadline, and David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter.
The show was also reviewed by 38 Show-Score members, whose collective ShowScore is a weighted average of 73.
Top five adjectives describing the show:
Entertaining, Great acting, Funny, Clever, Slow
See it if…"You are interested in suburban lives and who is taking night-school writing classes to pass the time; Josh Radnor is the teacher."
Don't see it if…"You do not care about suburbia and their trivial problems; you have never ridden on the LIRR; stereotypes bother you."
See it if…"If you love seeing Julie Halston and Randy Graff on stage."
Don't see it if…"You are looking for a play that has any meaning. Mr. Greenberg plays with language but makes no point except to remind us he is clever."
See it if…"You like plays by Richard Greenberg. You love Randy Graff and Julie Halston."
Don't see it if…"You don't like dramas written with little puzzle pieces you have to connect together. It takes concentration and work."
See the Show Page with all critic and member reviews.
Note: The ShowScore displayed above is current as of right now, and may be different from the ShowScore when the article was published.


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Are there any special taxation regimes, such as enterprise zones or favourable tax regimes for financial services or co-ordination centres, etc?
The Merchant Shipping (Fees and Taxing Provisions) Law of 2010, commonly known as the Tonnage Tax Law, gives qualifying Cyprus-resident shipping and ship management companies the option to be taxed on the basis of the tonnage of the vessels they operate, simplifying and reducing the tax burden. It widens the range of exempt gains to include profits on the disposal of vessels, interest earned on funds and dividends paid directly or indirectly from shipping-related profits, in addition to profits from shipping operations.
Pursuant to VAT Code (Law 2859/2000), there are the following special VAT taxation regimes:
a. Tax warehouses (Article 26)
b. Small enterprises (Article 39)
c. Farmers (Articles 41,42)
d. Travel agents (Article 43)
e. Manufactured tobacco (Article 44)
f. Reselling of artistic goods or those with collectible or archaeological value (Article 45)
g. Auction sales (Article 46)
h. Investment gold (Article 47)
i. Telecommunication, radio, television and online services (Article 47a, 47b, 47c).
No, corporate taxation regime is standard but there are several tax incentives and exemptions for certain transactions. For instance, there are free trade zones. the entities licensed to operate in free trade zones are granted with some exemptions; such as customs tax and VAT.
United Kingdom
Perhaps the most innovative special tax regime in the UK in recent times was the introduction of enterprise zones. Established in 2012, enterprise zones are designated areas across England that provide tax breaks and government support. Examples of the benefits that may be available to businesses located in an enterprise zone are 100% enhanced capital allowances, government support to ensure superfast broadband throughout the zone and up to 100% business rate discount worth up to £275,000 per business over a 5-year period. The aims of the regime are to attract foreign investment into the country and to deliver long-term, sustainable growth across England. After early success, more enterprise zones are planned to be in place by April 2017.
Up until the tax reform that came into force as of January 1, 2014, Mexican border regions could benefit from a reduced value added tax rate of 11 per cent. Nonetheless, said benefit was repealed.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mexican tax laws do provide a favourable tax regime relating to financial institutions. In this sense, interest payments deriving from loans between said institutions could be exempted from value added tax. Moreover, financial institutions could be subject to reduced income tax rates.
A few special tax and other incentives have been established in order to attract R&D activities and/or investments into Japan by foreign multinational enterprises. For example, the Tokyo metropolitan government, in cooperation with the Japanese national government, provides a regime called the Asian headquarters special region. There, if a qualifying foreign multinational enterprise establishes a Japanese corporation as a subsidiary based upon an approval of the Tokyo metropolitan government for the purpose of conducting R&D activities in Japan or establishing an Asian regional headquarters in Japan (i.e., as an intermediate holding company), that Japanese subsidiary can enjoy, among other benefits, special tax credit or special accelerated depreciation deduction for the investments made in machinery and buildings, along with total exemption of local transactional taxes such as real property acquisition tax, fixed property tax and city planning tax.
In addition, as special taxation regimes that are equally applicable to Japanese businesses, there are, among others, (i) special taxation regime for promoting capital expenditures, where taxpayers can enjoy special accelerated depreciation deduction of 50% or special tax credit of 4% of the acquisition cost of certain qualifying machinery and equipment (applicable until the end of March 2017) and (ii) special taxation regime for promoting increase of salary payments to employees, where taxpayers can enjoy tax credit of 10% of the increased amount of the total deductible salary payments to their employees as compared to past (applicable for fiscal years beginning by the end of March 2018). These measures reflect the economic policy referred to as "Abenomics" of the incumbent Prime Minister and his ruling party.
United States
There are no special federal tax zones in the United States. The U.S. does have recognize special rules for certain entities, such as Regulated Investment Companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Domestic International Sales Corporations, Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits and S Corporations.
Hong Kong
Generally, Hong Kong is of the view that its low rate, simple tax system is incentive enough for businesses to want to settle in Hong Kong. However, in recent years, it has introduced amendments targeting specific activities. The offshore fund profits tax exemption, the profits tax offshore private equity funds and the corporate treasury centres incentive are examples of special regimes that have found their way to the tax legislation in recent years.
Under Spanish legislation there is no specific tax regime applicable to enterprises zones as a whole, but only applicable to investments made and businesses carried out in specific regions (i.e. Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla) which the legislator intends to protect and to encourage.
Generally speaking, Germany does not have specific enterprise zones or favourable tax regimes for financial services enterprises or co-ordination centres. However, German tax law foresees a number of special rules for financial institutions, e.g. with view to VAT, withholding taxes and the availability of the participation exemption. Moreover, when investing in Germany, the trade tax rate may play a role as to the question where to establish the business. Trade tax is levied by the local municipality, where the business is located. Some municipalities have trade tax rates, which are below 10% (minimum is 7%). There is no maximum rate, but virtually no municipality has a trade tax rate higher than 17.5%. In terms of indirect taxes, Helgoland and Büsingen are zones where VAT and duty free shopping is possible.
Generally-speaking, Belgium does not have specific enterprise zones or specific favourable tax regimes.
However, many favourable tax measures are available for SMEs. A corporation is deemed to be an 'SME' if it does not exceed more than one of the following thresholds for two consecutive book years: 50 full-time equivalent workers; an annual turnover (excluding VAT) of EUR 9,000,000.00; a total balance sheet of EUR 4,500,000.00.
It should be noted that a specific tax regime was recently enacted for the diamond sector.
Italian tax legislation does not provide any special/favourable tax regime applicable to enterprises zones as a whole for financial services or co-ordination centres. However, certain investments carried out in specific areas (i.e. Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicilia, Molise, Sardegna, Abruzzo) can benefit from a tax credit for both individual and corporate income tax purposes aimed at encouraging the economic growth of such areas.
Yes. Among others, investments in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER), East Coast Economic Region (ECER), Sabah Development Corridor, Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) and Iskandar Malaysia enjoy various forms of tax incentives.
Ireland's tax code provides for a number of favourable tax regimes for different investments. For example, Ireland operates a regime which provides for accelerated capital allowances for investment in energy efficient equipment.
Ireland offers a tax neutral securitisation (finance company) through what is known as the "Section 110" regime. This broadly allows securitisation of all financial assets, plant and machinery with minimal tax leakage.
The FTC provides for several specific taxation regimes covering various fields such as research and development or starting businesses. However, the FTC does not provide for specific provisions regarding financial services.
Here is an overview of some of these specific regimes:
- Headquarters and centers of logistics of multinational companies: under prior agreement with the FTA, headquarters may determine their taxable profits according to their profit margin computed as follows: profit margin ratio applied to ordinary operating expenses;
- Regime of starting businesses: under certain conditions, such a business may enjoy a total exemption of CIT for the first 23 months following the month it was set up and, for the next three 12-month periods, only 75% (1st period), 50% (2nd period) and 25% (3rd period) of profits will be taxed;
- Young innovative business: SMEs engaged in significant research and development activities may be fully CIT exempted the first profitable year and, the following year or next profitable year, only half of the profits will be taxed; a tax credit for research and development may be granted which amounts to 30% of research and development expenses within the limit of EUR 100 million and 5% over this threshold.
None of the listed examples are provided under the Australian taxation system. However, Australia does have some special tax regimes to foster foreign investment in Australia. Of particular relevance are the managed investment trust (MIT), the investment management regime (IMR) and offshore banking unit regime (OBU). These objects and mechanics are briefly outlined below.
A MIT is an Australian trust that affords concessional tax treatment to foreign investors in respect of passive (non-trading) investment.
The IMR is provides tax exemptions in relation to gains made by foreign funds in respect of certain qualifying investments. Broadly, funds that are eligible for the IMR concession will not be taxed in relation to gains made on the disposal of shares, loan or derivative securities, although exceptions exist (particularly in relation to non-portfolio indirect taxable Australian real property).
Offshore banks are offered concessional tax treatment in order to encourage those taxpayers to conduct their banking activities through Australia. Generally, offshore banks will be taxed at an effective rate of 10% for their banking activities in Australia.
Currently, Swiss tax law provides for several different special taxation regimes. However, Switzerland has formally made a commitment towards the European Union to abolish the special taxation regimes currently in place and described below. The abolishment of these special taxation regimes along with a series of replacement measures were part of a proposed Federal corporate income tax reform that was however rejected in a popular vote on February 12, 2017. The Swiss Federal parliament will most likely resolve on a revised corporate tax reform that is however unlikely to come into effect before 2020. Accordingly, we expect that the below described tax treatment will stay in force for so long.
For cantonal corporate income tax purposes only, the following special taxation regimes are currently in place:
- Holding Company: Generally, a company qualifies as a Holding Company if its purpose is the ongoing management of investments in other companies and the company itself does not conduct any business activities in Switzerland. Additionally, either two thirds of its assets are participations or two thirds of its investments revenues stem from participations. Holding Companies are tax exempt from cantonal corporate income tax and only pay federal corporate income tax at an effective rate of 7.8%.
- Domicile Company: If a company merely has its statutory place of domicile in Switzerland (without having offices/employees of its own) it may qualify as Domicile Company. Similarly as with Mixed Companies (cf. below), only a percentage of a domicile company's foreign sourced income is included in its Swiss tax base for cantonal tax purposes. Depending on the canton, the effective tax rate of a Domicile Company is around 8% – 10%.
- Mixed Company: Companies may qualify as mixed companies if there business activity is primarily related to business abroad (i.e. typically 80% of gross profit and expenses are foreign sourced) and thus any business activity in Switzerland itself is of a secondary nature. For cantonal tax purposes, Swiss sourced income is fully taxed, whereas foreign sourced income is only partially included in the taxable base for Swiss income purposes (depending on the extent of the business activities in Switzerland). The effective tax rate of mixed companies is (depending on the canton) between 9% - 12%.
Furthermore, both at level of federal and cantonal tax law, Swiss administrative tax practice provides for the following special taxation regimes:
- Principal Company: A company may qualify as Principal Company if it meets certain substance and margin requirements. The profit of a Principal Company is partially allocated abroad (depending on the nature of its activity) hence only including a portion of the overall profit in its tax base for corporate income tax purposes.
- Swiss Finance Branch: A Swiss permanent establishment of a foreign company may qualify as a Swiss Finance Branch if it's annual average balance sheet amounts to at least CHF 100m, at least 75% of the average total asset amount and gross income concern finance services and the amount of loans/advances to Swiss group companies does not exceed 10% of the total assets. Swiss Finance Branches may deduct deemed interest expenses from their Swiss federal/cantonal corporate income tax base.
Furthermore, the Swiss Federal Law of Regional Development provides for tax incentives for creating/preserving jobs in certain regions of Switzerland. Following a recent reform, such tax relief is limited to an annual amount of CHF 95'000 per job created or CHF 47'500 per job preserved for a maximum of ten years. The companies profiting from such tax relief and the number of jobs to be created/preserved are made public. In addition, most Swiss Cantons may provide for full or partial tax holiday for up to ten years from Cantonal and communal corporate income tax for newly established businesses creating a certain amount of work-places.


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Galactic Crew is a roguelike game that takes place in a galaxy far away. You start the game as a captain of a small spaceship with a few crew members and limited resources. During your journey through the outer space you have to face dangerous encounters like space pirates and mad scientists. You willl need to trade with merchants, shipyards and space stations to get resources and better pieces of equipments like weapon turrets or drones. Numerous events will require your wisdom to get solved.
The main focus of this game is event-based story-telling, space combat and planetary & dungeon exploration. Once you have a teleporter on your ship, you can use it to beam your crew on a planet's surface to explore ancient ruins, discover medieval villages, attack pirate outposts, …
Before starting the game, you need to create a character by selecting a race, a gender, a story background and you need to select a career you want to persue. Maybe you want to become the wealthiest trader, the best bounty hunter, the most formidable space pirate or a deep space explorer? No problem! Your career and background set the starting point and the goals in the game you need to accomplish and they will also affect events and game mechanics. However, the base mechanics with space and planetory exploration will stay the same.
The game has been released on Steam as an Early Access product on September '29 2017. The game is currently improved based on community feedback. Please have a look at the Roadmap section of this website to get an idea what is coming up next.
Please note, that all screenshots on this site were made during development and features may look or work different in the final game.
The easiest way to contact me is by writing my an e-mail. You can also send me a message on Twitter. You can also write a comment on IndieDB or on YouTube.
Of course, you can! You are allowed to do as many videos or streams as you like. Please tell me, when you create any content with my video game, so I can watch you playing!
No. Galactic Crew uses its own custom game engine which is based on the Microsoft .NET Framework and the DirectX API and it uses many Windows API functions. Therefore, the game in its current state is not able to run on operating systems other than Microsoft Windows. A port to other platforms may come after the game's release, if players want to have it.
A user reported that this error shows up when he wants to start Galactic Crew. This error occurred because the user's anti virus software blocked Galactic Crew. After doing some web research I found players from other games getting the same error message. The reason for their error message was either an anti-virus software that didn't like the game or the game was installed in a folder where the Windows user has insufficient rights. For example, the "Program Files" folder got more restrictions with the latest versions of Microsoft Windows.