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Tentacles wrote:^You never said how the crate/pass items had an actual effect on the game, meaning again they are just cosmetics... You state only the good items are premium, I use painted sparks(free drop), painted octopus(free drop), painted alchemist wheels(free drop) & painted dominus rlcs skin(free drop), so premium vs free is completely subjective(all my crate items are benched except fireworks). Next point, how would you suggest Psyonix make money to keep funding their eSports? If all items are given away for free the eSports scene won't grow. And if you say you don't care about eSports, how do you expect Psyonix to keep providing new content besides making Rocket League 2, 3, 4, etc?
a: i DID say, yes, they are just cosmetics and have no impact on the game. im simply saying, if i pay for something, i want to GET the thing, not pay into some sort of gambling system. and i highly doubt that that is subjective, there is simply no reason to prefer the rocket pass over just straightup buying the things in it immediately for the same price.
b: all the items i wanna have on my car right now are crate items, apart from the dragonhead topper, my wales antenna and... well, a banner: Draco wheels, duelling dragons goal explosion (you might see a pattern emerging here)... i dont know what it was called, just, that warp booster out of... i dunno, just, i want a booster from a crate, then i want the ghost animated decal, maybe the dragon lord octane, and the samurai or the werewolf or the dominus gt...
and thats just if you want a dragon themed set, which incidentally, probably a lot of people want. theres also a lot of people who want white zombas, why do you think those things are worth so much?
as to what alternative system they should use in order to grow... do it like league of legends, or little big planet (okay they dont have esports but they have the business model i support): make all the items for sale individually, maybe even for, like, 1 or 2$ per piece, and an additional one for paint attributes. maybe you can make certain things more expensive, like goal explosions. just, name a fixed price and GIVE ME THE THING I PAY MONEY FOR.
and if youre gonna tell me that lol has lootboxes as well, yes, but they had esports BEFORE the lootboxes got introduced, and that didnt seem to stop them from putting huge prize pools out. also, i dont care about esports, but yee, thats not an argument here.
and i get that me wanting to only have the premium items is a subjective oppinion, but i also know that its a popular oppinion. literally every player i see in games has at least one crate / decrypted item, even i use one of my decrypted items regularly. you cant deny that more effort went into those items than into the base ones, of course many people want to have them.
and i see how a lot of people might be pissed off if the trade system got... well, removed. and i can understand that. personally i think it shouldnt have been in the game to begin with, at least not with items you get from crates, but now its probably too late to remove the crates. still, i think we can all agree that rocket leage very definitely DOESNT need a content pass system. people pay shtloads of money for the crates, its why every game nowadays is pulling this stunt.
TLDR: yes, they are only cosmetic.
they are objectively better than standard items, and they also have themes that base items dont, or at least, not a lot of, therefore being more enticing than others.
they are all hidden behind gambling, so you never get the exact item you want, at least not without paying a shtton.
they could monetize themselves by making all the items for purchase individually, or at least, all the NEW items.
i can see how its too late to remove crates, but i also dont see a reason to support any more monetization schemes which dont just involve "pay money - get item"


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Our friends at Bimmerfile got their hands on what they seem to be some official photos of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 facelifted versions. The quality is not probably the greatest and they seem to be some regular scans, but at least we get to see something different than the multitude of spy photos we have seen lately, like here, here or here.
As mentioned before the BMW 3 Series facelift will receive a new bumper, grille and different fog lights, along with new LED taillights. A nice set of new wheels seem to become available for the 3 Series sedan, especially the wheels found on the sedan, which seem to be similar to the coupe version.
The design is definitely a step forward and we are pleased with what BMW accomplished, improving a car that it's already their best seller.
Btw, if you guys missed the BMW 7 Series official photos, go to the home page and see what surprised landed in our inbox today.


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Welcome to India Infraspace Limited
India Infraspace Limited (IIL) is an integrated construction , infrastructure development and management company in India. The company aims to become a leader in execution of construction and infrastucture projects in various sectors such as water and waste water , transportation, irrigation, industrial construction & parks(including SEZs ), power transmission and distribution, and residential, commercial & retail property in and around the state of Gujarat.
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Opening Prayer
Holy Spirit, open my mind to your word. Help me to understand what it says and to be sensitive to what it means for my life. Amen.
John 19:28-42
Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, "I am thirsty." A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.
It was the day of preparation, and the Jewish leaders didn't want the bodies hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath, because it was the Passover). So they asked Pilate to hasten their deaths by ordering that their legs be broken. Then their bodies could be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead, so they didn't break his legs. One of the soldiers, however, pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. (This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account. He speaks the truth so that you also can believe.) These things happened in fulfillment of the Scriptures that say, "Not one of his bones will be broken," and "They will look on the one they pierced."
Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus' body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away. With him came Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus at night. He brought about seventy-five pounds of perfumed ointment made from myrrh and aloes. Following Jewish burial custom, they wrapped Jesus' body with the spices in long sheets of linen cloth. The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before. And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
Points to Ponder
What did you find most interesting or noteworthy about today's reading—and why?
What's the key message of this passage (e.g., what might it be saying about God, what God does, or about his desires for us)?
What does this passage say to me about how I might be a more faithful follower of God?
All Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation. Copyright © 1996, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.


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Shop survey reveals tight control of tobacco product display by UK tobacco companies
A survey of over 100 small shops in England has revealed that tobacco companies have almost total control over the way tobacco is displayed and marketed. Nearly eight out of ten (79%) of retailers who had a tobacco industry funded gantry were forced to comply with certain conditions relating to the size and type of display, and positioning of key brands.
The survey, commissioned by ASH, was conducted to gauge the extent to which the tobacco companies control the display of tobacco products in British shops in advance of the legislation that will ban point of sale displays from 2011. [2] The majority of the current gantries were eye-catching, typically with colourful lit top panels and lighting of the products, while some had illuminated strips down the side. Some displays included tobacco-branded paraphernalia such as clocks.
Although the majority of small retailers had gantries provided by the tobacco industry, some expressed concern about the conditions imposed on them by the industry, particularly the need to stock more products than they would otherwise choose to do. According to one retailer, the industry rep's insistence that he kept his display fully stocked meant that he had "£3,000 of dead cash".
The survey of 113 shops located in London and Nottingham found that around a third of independent retailers reported receiving an incentive from the tobacco company reps for selling their products. These ranged from small gifts such as pens, free packs of cigarettes and offers on products to larger schemes such as competitions with prizes including a complete shop re-fit.
Retailer John McClurey commented: "We are always under pressure from the industry reps to broaden our range of stock and try out new products. This means we're often required to stock products that we wouldn't otherwise choose to hold. It's the industry rather than our customers who determine what's on sale."
Martin Dockrell, ASH's Director of Research and Policy said: "The extensive involvement of the industry in providing and monitoring retail displays underlines the importance of implementing policies to end this form of promotion. "
Dr Anna Gilmore, researcher at the University of Bath said: "This study reveals the stranglehold that tobacco companies have over the retail environment. Retailers are not only told what tobacco products to stock but are also subjected to tests and incentive schemes to boost company sales. Many of the practices revealed contravene a 2003 EU Council Recommendation and underline the need for greater restrictions on industry marketing practices." [3] [4]
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[1] Rooke, C. et al. Tobacco point of sale (PoS) displays in England: a snapshot survey of current practices. Tobacco Control 2010; doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.034447
[2] The tobacco point of sale display ban, enacted as part of the Health Act 2009, will enter into force in October 2011 for large shops (eg supermarkets) and in October 2013 for small shops .
[3] For example, according to a report in the trade journal, Talking Retail this week, a "Marlboro mystery shopper will be looking to see whether retailers are up to speed on this latest brand development from Marlboro". The inspector will check whether retailers are aware of the new pack design for the Marlboro Gold brand. Retailers passing the mystery shopper test will win an instant prize. (Talking Retail, 18 May 2010)
[4] Council Recommendation (2003/54/EC) recommended member states adopt various tobacco control measures including those to prohibit "the use and communication of sales promotion, such as a discount, a free gift, a premium or an opportunity to participate in a promotional contest or game."


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Clients get physical, mental lift at Elite Training Solutions
Nathan Wadsworth can take 10, 20 or even 100 pounds off your weight the first time you visit Elite Training Solutions.
It's a temporary condition caused by an anti-gravity treadmill called the Alter G, but it's no gimmick. The Alter G is used by some of the world's elite distance runners as well as rehabilitation facilities treating injuries. Wadsworth said he has the only Alter G sports model open to the public in the Midwest.
"I wanted to put in state-of-the-art, top-end equipment for people to train on," Wadsworth said.
Wadsworth, who was twice an All-Missouri Valley Conference cross-country selection at Wichita State University, opened Elite Training Solutions in an industrial area along South West Street last month. He still runs, as his lean looks attest, but these days he's putting his master's degree in exercise science to work helping others as well.
He said he's not worried if the location seems a little off the beaten track because his facility is a "destination" for clients, many of whom are trying to improve their performances in marathons or triathlons.
Wadsworth's personal best in a marathon was the 2:21:51 he ran in 2006. In addition to running in the New York City and Boston marathons, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic marathon trial in 2007, finishing 57th.
Wadsworth said much of his work is designing training programs for clients who want to compete in endurance events. He tests clients' heart rates and blood lactate levels to determine the desired intensity of workouts, and observes them to correct any flaws in their form. He also incorporates flexibility and strength training.
"I really try to help them become more athletic and strong," he said. "Running is a full-body exercise, it's not just your legs."
One thing anyone who wants to complete a marathon should do is start training early, he said.
"If you're smart, put it on your calendar six months out," he said. "We're going to build you up gradually."
The Alter G, which uses a pressure-controlled chamber to gently lift the runner, can help in a couple of ways. For people coming back from injuries, it can keep their cardiovascular system in shape while injuries heal.
Judy Stanton, who had knee surgery seven months ago, spent an hour Wednesday running on the Alter G.
"I want to get back to a marathon," Stanton said. "These last six months have been frustrating, but this (Alter G) has been like a mental lift, too."
The Alter G is also good for athletes who are recovering from more minor injuries or who just need an easy "recovery" day after a hard workout, Wadsworth said. Former marathon champ Alberto Salazar, who now trains elite runners, bought a half-dozen of the Alter G treadmills.
"When you're pushing your body hard, this is one way to go if you do get a little banged up," Wadsworth said. "I can personally attest that it does help with recovery."
Finally, the Alter G can help train people to run faster. At a top speed of 18 miles an hour, Wadsworth notes, the right runner "can get on there and run a 3-minute (mile), almost."
"You can't run slow all the time and expect to run a fast race," he said.


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Business leaders have written to the Chancellor urging him to scrap the 50p higher tax rate to attract entrepreneurs to the UK and boost confidence.
In the letter, which was published in The Daily Telegraph today, 30 of the City's top figures, including Sir Nigel Rudd, the chairman of BAA, the airports operator and Harvey McGrath, the chairman of Prudential, also call for an increase in the tax-free personal allowance.
They are calling for the personal allowance to increase to £9,000 in 2012, £1,000 more than is currently planned.
The letter says: "We would encourage an acceleration of the Government's commitments on two areas of tax policy: increasing the personal allowance and restoring 40 per cent as the top rate of income tax.
"An early removal of the temporary 50 per cent tax rate would attract wealth generators to the UK and support the entrepreneurs we need to help us grow the economy and provide jobs.
"We await the conclusions of the HM Revenue and Customs evaluation of the sums raised by the 50 per cent rate. However, we are confident that the cost to the Treasury, if any, in the short term will not be material and that the advantages over the life of this Parliament in terms of generally increased economic activity will more than outweigh any direct costs."
The Chancellor is making his Autumn Statement on 29th November, and whether these recommendations will be made remain to be seen.
Business groups are also calling for numerous business boosting measures to be made, including national insurance holidays for firms that take on the young unemployed, and a reform of the Research and Development tax credits.


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2017 came and went just like that. It was an intense year filled with lots of ups and downs, and the music that came out this year reacted accordingly. We've done our best to round up some of the heaviest hitters to be released this year. Did we miss anything? Do you agree/disagree with us? Comment on our social media to let us know! And of course, a big thanks for all of your support in 2017. Here's to the New Year!
50. The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
Best Track: "Holding On"
49. St. Vincent – MASSEDUCTION
Best Track: "Pills"
48. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile - Lotta Sea Lice
Best Track: "Over Everything"
47. Pond – The Weather
Best Track: "Paint Me Silver"
46. Vince Staples – Big Fish Theory
Best Track: "Big Fish"
45. Mac DeMarco - This Old Dog
Best Track: "My Old Man"
44. Phoenix – Ti Amo
Best Track: "Goodbye Soleil"
43. Goldlink – At What Cost
Best Track: "Crew"
42. Alex Cameron – Forced Witness
Best Track: "Runnin Outta Luck"
41. Real Estate – In Mind
Best Track: "Darling"
40. Paramore – After Laughter
Best Track: "Hard Times"
39. Big Thief – Capacity
Best Track: "Shark Smile"
38. Angel Olsen – Phases
Best Track: "For You"
37. Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy
Best Track: "911 / Mr. Lonely"
36. A$AP Mob - Cozy Tapes Vol. 2
Best Track: "Frat Rules"
35. LCD Soundsytem – American Dream
Best Track: "i used to"
34. Mount Kimbie – Love What Survives
Best Track: "Blue Train Lines"
33. Playboi Carti – Playboi Carti
Best Track: "wokeuplikethis*"
32. (Sandy) Alex G - Rocket
Best Track: "Powerful Man"
31. Maston – Tulips
Best Track: "Swans"
30. Charly Bliss – Guppy
Best Track: "Percolator"
29. Beach Fossils – Somersault
Best Track: "This Year"
28. Oso Oso - The Yunahon Mixtape
Best Track: "Reindeer Games"
27. The Drums - Abysmal Thoughts
Best Track: "Blood Under My Belt"
26. Kirin J Callinan - Bravado
Best Track: "Living Each Day"
25. Slaughter Beach, Dog - Birdie
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23. Hoops - Routines
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16. Future - HNDRXX
Best Track: "Incredible"
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Best Track: "Why Won't You Be My Girl?"
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Right. So you could be just sitting there trapped in your own head replying the past scenarios while everyone else has just moved on. Why not remain stuck? It is so often easier to reminiscence the old good days and the old good people you had run into but somehow neglected to say something more than hi. It is a pity that when life showers us with sudden happy spells they hardly last a long time. Perhaps that is why it is no use to wait for another happy spell but just live your life day by day. That is not to say you should lower your expectations by a mile or so but removing all expectations could be more pleasant if pleasant is OK with you. Waiting for something to happen that does not contain anything painful about it is a mirage that soon will fade away. Now you are the maker of your day, of each and every day, even if those become a series of identical images, but take heart knowing that millions if not billions of people's lives take the same shape, and not so totally different from yours.
Living Hell or Living a Lie or Living a Life
Hell is other people or, as they say, but they can be hell if you let them be and get to you. Choosing the right kind of people to be with is the right kind of attitude to employ. However, what is much worse is the way you choose your life to live and whether you build some strong foundations or build your house of smoke and sand. Those illusions are lifted straight off the pages of some Harlequin novel, where after a long and devastating struggle with cancer the heroine finally meets her prince from her dreams. Those dreams are built on the wrong premise that love should hit you like an arrow, that the feeling of normalcy and your own inner need to belong should somehow be fulfilled with someone's help, to make up for the lost time, some expectations and in general the need to pretend everything about you is going to be alright. Instead of living a life you make some simple mistake of self deception, while the other person is also delusional. That is rather a common process, something that might take a lot of time before waking up to see the light. A pursuit of your dreams is also at times a delusion that must be reassessed to allow for a more balanced approach to life's demands.
So how to live a life in the light of its brutality and enjoy anything possible? If you employ too much sensitivity and empathy you will soon realize that is next to impossible to live on this planet, that only some fleeting moments of beauty present can make up for the lost illusions. It is therefore best to wake up and seize the day. Give up the grand illusions straight from a circus. Become aware of yourself. Become aware of the other people. Listen to your own voice.


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Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Pine trees grow in northern climates. Fragrant needles adorn the branches rather than leaves. These trees have a lot of uses, ranging from timber to holiday decorating. The Scots or Norway variety is used medicinally in many ways. The essential oil from the needles is used in India and when the Europeans first made it to the New World the sailors were treated for scurvy with herbal tea made from the twigs and needles of the tree. Later, "vitamin P" was found in the bark that cured scurvy. This compound prevented the permeability of blood vessels to reverse the effects of scurvy. It is most effective when combined with grapeseed.
Key Medicinal Uses
Internally Pine oil is used in steam as an inhalant to aid respiratory conditions and laryngitis. "Vitamin P", or oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), is taken to cure scurvy and to strengthen the vascular system.
Externally Pine stimulates the circulation when rubbed on the skin and it increases the blood supply to that area. Oil is effective in relieving the pain of arthritis, gout and rheumatism. The herbal remedy is also applied as plasters for kidney and bladder complaints as well as rheumatic problems.
Other Uses Pine needles are put into mattresses in Switzerland to treat rheumatism. It is also used in aromatherapy as well as in many household cleaners, air fresheners and personal products. The timber is used for building furniture and other construction. Turpentine comes from these trees. The rosin used by violinists for their bows comes from the tree. This rosin is also used to make sealing wax, resinous soaps and varnish. Pitch is used in brewing beer and in veterinary medicine.
Herbs to Combine/Supplement
In herbal remedies combine with rosemary, sage, lavender, juniper and cedarwood.
Parts Used
Bark, oil Oil is distilled from the needles. The bark is combined with grapeseed to create "vitamin P."
Always dilute pine oil when using. The oil should not be taken by people suffering from bronchial asthma, inflammation of the breathing passages, whooping cough, acute skin disease, infectious disease, heart problems or muscles that are abnormally tense. Oil should be avoided during pregnancy. Side effects may include breathing problems and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Excessive use can poison the brain and kidneys. Ingesting oil can cause depressed mental function, depression of the central nervous system, respiratory failure and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. There are no known drug interactions with this herb.
Preparation and Dosage
Internal doses for oil preparations are a single teaspoon per day. To clear sinuses and breathing passages, add several drops of pine oil to hot water and inhale the steam.
To use externally, add several drops to a carrier oil or cream base and rub on the affected area. For OPC extracts, take 300 mg every day for 10 to 14 days, and then reduce the dose to 100 mg per day.


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Variety and Equality Journal is indexed in CINAHL, EBSCO, HINARI and PROQUEST. If we accept the precept that the liberation battle is a revolution and that it doesn't finish in the meanwhile when the nationwide flag is raised and the nationwide anthem played, we'll see that there is not, and can't be national liberation with out using liberating violence by the nationalist forces, to reply the felony violence of the agents of imperialism.
And this was under Invoice Clinton when the financial system was booming — issues have gone dramatically downhill since then! As he spoke of the devastation of housing stock in the capitol of the Empire State, and the dire straits of his working class household and associates, I used to be reminded of the writer William Kennedy, who wrote the Pulitzer Prize profitable novel Ironweed, a grim story about the very class represented by my fellow traveler.
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About Lazer Security Solutions
Providing peace of mind for home owners and businesses for over 24 years
Lazer Security Solutions is a Dublin based family run business and was established in 1993 as a security systems provider. We have over 45 years combined experience in the security industry. We are well known for our ability to find the right solution for our customers.
Our business model is based on providing a fast, friendly and efficient service. We are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by completing all of our work to the highest standard.
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Shred all documentations containing personal information before disposal – this will prevent identity theft.
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Display 'Beware Of Dogs' sign outside your premises.
Use light timers throughout your home.
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Test your systems regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly.
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I landed my first job as a software developer right out of college at the end of the dotcom bubble. I posted my resume at 11 AM, got a call from a recruiter at 2 PM and had a contract position locked down by 4 PM that same day.
That first job was a great start. I wrote HIPAA-compliant medical record systems that sold for millions of dollars. But something bothered me: I noticed that some of the other developers — also contract workers — were not what they were cracked up to be.
I spent the next ten years working at different software product development companies and startups. While I experienced some great successes, I began to question the standard approach to software development. Too many projects went over budget, veered off scope, or never lived up to their potential. I began to realize it wasn't enough just to have great developers on your team: successful software development required experienced project managers, architectural design experts, top-notch tools, a proven methodology, and a productive, flexible environment that let smart people get things done.
So I left the corporate world and entered the world of consulting. I figured consultants must have "cracked the code". But I quickly found that most consulting companies were really just body shops. They didn't take the time to understand a problem and then build a solution; they just placed a warm body in a chair, often without adequate screening.
I founded Unstoppable Software because I wanted to do it right. When a client hires us, they get a bolt-on, ready-to-go software development "factory" — complete with "foremen" working the "shop floor", and a structured software development methodology in place. Our clients don't worry about managing "Diva" developers or wonder if the code they are producing is any good. We take care of all that. We monitor the people, the project, the process, and the code, all using our best practice methodology and tools.
In the end, we allow our clients to focus on their core business instead of worrying about software development. We think it's an important part of helping make them Unstoppable.
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When people have fly and many other viruses, they 'on their own hand' take antibiotics, no matter that the doctors are urging not to use them without consulting with them first.
Here we will talk about some natural way to fight against influenza. One of the best way to fight influenza is with fresh garlic and propolis.
They are many healthy benefits of garlic and they are supported by human research studies. Garlic is a good source of manganese, selenium and vitamin C. Also, garlic is a good source of many other minerals like phosphorous, calcium, potassium, iron and copper. Many of the perceived therapeutic effects of garlic are due to its active ingredient allicin.
Fresh garlic can be used three to four times a day: one clove of fine chopped as an addition to soups, vegetables, sauces or salads, in form of tinctures and tea and for those who are bothered by the specific smell of garlic, they can use capsules of garlic.
Propolis is also one of a series of useful natural antibiotic because in addition that works on many microorganisms, he regenerate tissue and relieves pain. Propolis, apart from resin, wax, essential oils and pollen, contains a number of active ingredients such as bioflavonoids, amino acids, vitamins A, B and C and minerals.
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Need to buy some outfits for over the festive season? TV presenter and singer Rochelle Humes has created a new Christmas partywear range for Very and there could be something in it that's perfect for you.
The mum-of-one has created an 11-piece collection which is available online and in stores now, and includes a gorgeous teal faux fur jacket , a statement jumpsuit and a sexy little red dress .
There is also a tailored suit jacket and trouser set, and a heavily embellished high neck blouse .
Rochelle, 26, looks stunning in the festive looks and says: "Christmas is the perfect time to go all out and get really glammed up. I can't wait to dress up over Christmas and New Year.
She added: "It's really important to me that I design clothes which will suit all body shapes and work for everyone during the party season."
This is The Saturdays' singer's seventh collection with Very.co.uk and will see you updating your winter party wardrobe with a hint of sparkle and sophisticated shapes and styles.


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This can be a simplified, move by move system for yourself to be able to develop a movie from a strong message.
These are the items you'll need to begin: An essay/story/message, Computer, Microsoft Workplace PowerPoint, Windows Stay Film Maker, and an account with youtube video downloader app .
one. Develop your essay/story/message – This is critical. It is actually important to write your concept initial or a minimum of have an outline in the message.
2. Picking music generally is a minimal more challenging. You won't have to have new music nevertheless it does make the video considerably more strong. Quite possibly the most important point to recollect; Songs normally is copyrighted and except you've authorization you can not utilize it for your personal video clip. It won't make any difference that you choose to usually are not making money from it. You will discover some internet websites on the market that promote copyright absolutely free new music and a few websites that have cost-free, copyright totally free music. When you have the tunes you would like to utilize, download in your pc producing observe of wherever it is saved
3. Open PowerPoint Presentation – You could be as resourceful while you like but are aware that anything you really want should be to established up just about every slide to get transferred to Home windows Reside Motion picture Maker. Not one of the animations or music could be transferred. You'll include them later in Home windows Dwell Motion picture Maker. Over the flip aspect, in W.L.M.M. you're going to be dealing with photographs in the slides, you will not have the capacity to modify any text, pics or backgrounds.
To build a lot more slides: Highlight a slide by deciding on it then push enter.
The vital tabs you will end up making use of: Dwelling, Design and Slide Display.
Come to a decision on color, art, clip art, images, and phrase placement. Of course not making use of any copyrighted product. Never stress about timing at this stage nevertheless it is sensible to not put too many words for each site. You can utilize the slide exhibit characteristic to obtain a sense for the way items are flowing but really, never fear about timing.
4. When you find yourself completed producing all the slides you want: Head to Save As, click on on Other Formats, simply click arrow Save as Kind, decide on – PNG Moveable Community Graphics Structure, name it whatever you would like and select Conserve. It can be heading to make a folder with every single slide saved independently. Listen to where that folder is in order that it is possible to obtain it. Also there'll become a box pop up inquiring if you prefer to save lots of just latest slide or all slides. You would like to save lots of all slides.
five. Now open Windows Reside Film Maker. On the Property tab you will notice "Add Films and Photos" pick and go to the folder with your slides. I recommend viewing them as medium sizing and you manage that by selecting the little icon previously mentioned around the appropriate. You will end up in a position to determine a page of slides in image structure. Now pick out, setting up with all the very first slide, to start inserting them. They ought to be as a way. A bit cumbersome but there isn't lots left to perform.


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Fine menswear etailer Combat Gent raises $1.84M and adds former Gucci board member as Chairman
One month ago, the founders of online haberdashery Combat Gent uprooted their young Los Angeles-based startup and and moved to Las Vegas. Today, the reasoning behind that move became more clear and our previous hunches were confirmed, as the company announced $1.84 million in Seed funding led by VegasTechFund*, with participation from MHS Capital, Greycroft Partners, Naxuri Capital, Blazer Ventures, Berlin's Point Nine Capital, and Flint and Tinder's Jake Bornstein.
Combat Gent was the first ever company accepted to Redwood City-based FT Accelerator, which focuses exclusively on startups at the intersection of fashion and technology. The company has since added the accelerator's managing partner Enrico Beltrami, a managing director at Naxuri Capital and former Gucci board member, as chairman of its board.As part of today's announcement, the company announced that co-founders Vishaal and Mo Melwani have been named venture partners at FT Accelerator and will advise future participating companies on key decisions during their formative period. Given the pair's background, it's less surprising than it seems. The Melwani cousins have been in the garment business their whole lives, growing up in the back of family operated Versace boutiques in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Their family includes generations of tailors, seamstresses, and designers, meaning that high fashion, fine craftsmanship, and customer service are in their blood.
Combat Gent made its name on high quality custom suits, shirts, and ties sold at value pricing – $160 for suits, $25 for shirts, and $16 for ties. Recently, the company partnered with Andreazza & Castelli to source fine Italian Super 120's cotton for use in a limited Italian shirt collection that will be available in six patterns at $40 per piece. Next on the list of product line expansions are men's denim and small luggage, such as totes and messenger bags. All of the product is designed by the Melwanis and is manufactured in its Downtown vegas facility within Stitch Factory.
The company has grown to more than 72,000 active members and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each month. More importantly, it's been seeing a significant rates of repeat business and has a product-return rate of just 12 percent, which is unusually low for fashion ecommerce.
Combat Gent has an approachable aesthetic and has thus far been able to deliver quality at price points that appeal to the masses. Its challenge will be continuing to hit these three targets, while also focusing on scale and margins in the notoriously difficult space. The company must competing with the likes of Indochino, Frank & Oak, Jay Hilburn, Fourth & Grand, 20Jeans, and a myriad of others for mind and wallet share.
With Versace and now Gucci heritage running through its executive suite and its boardroom, and with the additional capital from today's round, the company appears as well positioned as any to tackle the still wide open men's fashion ecommerce category.
(*VegasTechFund founder Tony Hsieh is an investor in PandoDaily.)


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(12/15/04) EPA is implementing a nation-wide assessment to improve the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit programs. This assessment, Permitting for Environmental Results (PER), is the result of a 16-month effort by the states and EPA to evaluate the management of NPDES programs. The culmination of this effort is documented in the 33 NPDES individual state profiles that are being released today, with the remaining state profiles released in early 2005.
EPA and the states have been working through a detailed process to carefully assess each of their NPDES programs to gauge effectiveness, identify strengths and target areas for improvement. The profiles are intended as a guide for state and EPA managers as they work to strengthen and ensure the long-term success of each NPDES program. This effort began in August 2003, and includes three primary components to enhance the NPDES program:
• Integrity - Ensuring that NPDES programs have the information and tools they need to issue effective permits
• Program Efficiency - Providing tools to the states and sharing information among NPDES programs to streamline the permitting process to effectively apply resources where needed in each watershed
• Environmental Results - Identifying environmentally significant permits, prioritizing and reissuing them to improve water quality.
EPA will continue to work with each program to address the needed improvements identified in the profiles and then track their progress. The Agency plans to formalize a management system for the NPDES program to ensure consistent quality and effectiveness across all NPDES programs.
Under the Clean Water Act, the NPDES program regulates discharges to waters of the United States from point sources such as municipal sewage treatment plants and industrial facilities. States may seek authorization to operate the NPDES program, and, today, 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have this authorization. EPA is the permitting authority in unauthorized states, territories and Indian country. Information on the Permitting for Environmental Results strategy visit: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/per . For general information about the NPDES permit program visit: https://www.epa.gov/npdes .
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A boutique planning company, our style is embracing nature in a creative and innovative ways.
Eco-chic and green is what we like to do - while throwing the box in the recycling bin.
We create events set in paradise, that are luxury in nature with unbeatable hospitality and tons of details.
If you are looking for a totally unique experience, contact us today!
I was born in Costa Rica on an herb farm on the Volcano Poas (seriously – my parents started an herbal tea company!) but I grew up in the little town of Mt. Dora in Central Florida. Looking for a simpler lifestyle, we moved to Costa Rica full time in 2005 and I have worked in the event/hospitality/tourism industry since. I consider myself a third generation event planner, following in my grandmother and mothers footsteps - who both coordinated events both socially and professionally throughout their lives.
I married my high school sweetheart and we have shared countless adventures over the years. After 19 years together, we embarked on our biggest adventure - parenthood. More than four years later, we are still together and enjoying the wild ride of raising our free spirited daughter in the rain forests of Arenal Costa Rica!
Some things I Love are: fresh orchids, finding a bargain, truffles, endlessly researching a wide variety of topics, elopements, rainy days, tea parties with my daughter, waterfalls, watching TED talks and Survivor, finding time to meditate and practice yoga, tahini, reconnecting with old friends, unusual or unique names and discovering new places, foods and adventures!
Some things I Don't Like: styrofoam, not understanding something clearly, veal, not having a plan, websites whose about us sections are vague, the sound of balloons popping, bullies, stereotypes, overtired children, rushing into things and being a complete disaster in the kitchen.
If you want to see more about my experience and why to hire me, go to Why Blue Butterfly. I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to drop me a line and let me know what you are thinking!
Sustainability. We strive to use green, eco-friendly and recyclable options whenever possible. In Costa Rica we can often serve drinks right out of coconuts or pineapples instead of plastic and use things like bamboo as straws and banana leaves as runners or at place settings instead of linens. Our preference is to always use the local option whenever possible in an effort to support our immediate community. However, being just a few hours from the capital of San Jose, we have access to most of the services available in the country. It might sound cliché, but we really try to make our world a better place by using each event as an opportunity to help in our local, rural communities.
Our passion is logistics. There is something really satisfying about figuring out all of the details and fitting all of the pieces together. Costa Rica offers an abundance of event venues that all come with their own, unique challenges. With an abundance of venue and accommodation options, the area truly offers something for everyone. Many of these spots are never seen by the average tourist and we can help you find the perfect one for your event.
By hosting your event in paradise, you are immersed in natural beauty. You don't have to spend a lot on lots décor or flowers to make a major impact. With the unbeatable natural backdrop, a bit of lighting and some greenery can go a long way. Our experience in the area has given us the ability to use what is locally available and inexpensive to make a big statement – without breaking the bank. We like to work with every client, venue and along with nature in creating one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime events.
I became interested in butterflies as a little girl after an inside joke with my favorite aunt. Since then we exchanged them, I have collected them and they have been a big part of my life. As I grew up, I learned more about butterflies and I began to appreciate their symbolism.
Butterflies have many meanings within different cultures, with the most common being symbols for life, love, change and powerful transformation. It can represent any metamorphosis in your life or personality, moving through different life cycles, renewal and rebirth. They are also popularly thought to symbolize a person's essence, or soul, either past, present or future.
The color blue in a butterfly is often thought to symbolize joy, purity, love, beauty or a change in luck. (Why you should carry something blue with you on your wedding day.) In Costa Rica, seeing a blue butterfly is viewed as good luck and a wish granter.
While all blue butterflies are stunning, the most impressive is the Blue Morpho. The Blue Morpho lives in the tropical rain forests of Costa Rica and is one of the largest butterflies in the world. Its wing span ranges from 5 to 8 inches and its wings are iridescent. The apparent bright blue color with wings edged in black makes it breathtaking to see.
Some say events are like butterflies… So often events are used to celebrate or mark a new beginning. Whether it is a new life together as partners or the start of a new sales period, it is some kind of transition or change that is occurring. We are always evolving, growing and always at one of these stages in the different places in our lives. It's about celebrating those transitions!


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PARIS (AP) Gilles Simon fought back from 4-1 down in the second set to beat fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4 on Friday and advance to the Paris Masters semifinals.
The Frenchman broke Berdych in the fifth game of the first set, but the match looked certain to go to a third set when Berdych secured an early break in the second and raced to a 4-1 lead.
But Simon earned two straight break points as he pressured Berdych's backhand and clinched the match with an ace, after Berdych saved one match point with an excellent backhand volley at the net.
Simon will play eighth-seeded Janko Tipsarevic or Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz in the last four. Their quarterfinal was late Friday.


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Netflix Scores With 'Orange' Series
There goes your weekend. The show hasn't even debuted, but Orange Is the New Black is already being renewed for a second season by Netflix thanks to a spate of rave reviews. The show, which follows a yuppie woman who goes to prison for drug smuggling, is relatively unknown, but that hasn't stopped the company from betting it will be big. The New Yorker lauded the show, calling it "smart, salty, and outrageous." A reviewer with The Hollywood Reporter said it was infused with "with an unpredictable flow of laughs, seriousness, an impressive and measured reveal of character backstories, and enormous potential."


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Penelope awoke to a loud knock at the front door. She went to answer it and found two policeman standing in front of her.
"Penelope Roger's," one of them said.
"Yes," she said.
"We have a warrant for your arrest for the Kidnaping of Tabitha Kraft, the other one said. "You have the right to remain.."
Penelope let out an enormous scream as the police officer seized her arm. It turned into a buzzing noise. Penelope bolted up in bed and slapped off the alarm. She showered and dressed and went to the living room where Billy was already dressed and thumbing through a magazine.
"Mike's here, he's prepping Tabitha for the day," Billy said. Look, I've been thinking. People have probably seen us around town, we stayed in a couple of hotels and our landlady back in Los Angeles is gonna notice we haven't been around for a while."
"Look we don't really know anyone who would even notice us gone for ten days," Penelope said.
"No, I know, but just in case I think we should apply for jobs ask around about work. That way, if anyone asks, we were having a hard time financially and we were thinking of moving here. We stayed in hotels for five days and the car for the next week."
"Okay," Penelope said.
The two headed for a greasy spoon that advertised free wifi. Billy turned on his phone and the two ordered breakfast and began discussing Craigslist prospects loudly.
There was a big screen television on the wall. The sound was turned off but, the close captioning was displayed. Wolfe Blitzer was prattling on about the economy. His show ended and Anderson Cooper's show began. A picture of Tabitha was proximately displayed.
"Turn this up, Clair," a patron shouted to the waitress.
"Well the story keeps getting curiouser or and curiouser. One week ago a woman robbed the Central Casting office in Burbank California. Early this morning this bizarre video featuring reality star, Tabitha Kraft was released on YouTube. In it Ms. Kraft claims that she is with the organization responsible for the robbery called the Hollywood Liberation Army which is dedicated to fighting for the rights of poor artists and actors. She makes several demands including "public transportation to be free for three months. Fairer pay rates for background actors and free health care for freelance workers in California." Here is the video."
The video began and the patrons in the restaurant sat transfixed. Penelope nervously sipped her coffee and munched on her omelet. Billy smiled vaguely at Tabitha as if he were proud of her.
"The police were investigating the authenticity of the interview," Anderson said. "Producers of the show have refused to comment on the video or discuss the wearabout's of Ms. Kraft. " Anderson announced that he would be having a special show that evening with special guests, including an expert on cults and a psychologist who was an expert in the psychology of fame.
Penelope and Billy left the restaurant and headed home. They found Josh sitting in the living room.
He told them that Mike had gone to work and Tabitha was going over her lines for that night's video.
"Anderson Cooper just did a story on us." Penelope said plaintively.
"That's great," Josh said. "If you guys will stay here for the rest of the day. I'm gonna head out to try to hack into Reality Now's computers."
"You know how to do that, man," Billy asked impressed.
"With a few tips from Mike," he said.
He left and Penelope sat at the kitchen table writing her resume. After a moment Billy announced he was going to help Tabitha run lines.
Penelope tried not to listen at the laughter she heard coming from the other room.


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(above center spiral with purple and black dye)
Ah, the Classic Spiral. My favorite Tie-Dye design. I can't get enough of this simple fold.
Follow the steps HERE to make sure your shirt and dye are prepared correctly.
To achieve the tightest spiral, you want to flip your shirt over so you are working with the back of the shirt. Lay it out flat on your work surface. Decide where you want the center of your spiral - this will make a huge difference in the design. Here we are pinching the center of the spiral at the bottom left corner.
Pinch tightly and begin a slow turn - you decide if it should be clock-wise or counter clock-wise. Hold the fabric tightly as you swirl it. Help the pleats along to keep them crisp.
Continue turning the shirt until the entire shirt is incorporated in the spiral. (the example below we are spiraling from the center)
Keep in place with 3-4 rubber bands like this: When you flip your shirt over to the front, you will see how nice and tight the spiral is on the front.
Decide how many colors you want in your shirt. Choose sections like a pie and fill in with colors. Play around with making small pie sections and large sections and using different colors. Once you have died the front, turn it over and dye the back. You can choose to follow the same color pattern, or off set the colors by 1 or do totally different colors. Each will provide a different effect.
The shirt below is dyed using the "pie section" technique, spiral on the shoulder. Colors: blue, purple, orange, lime
Pie section technique, spiral in the center. Colors: yellow, lime, purple, turquoise black
This shirt we did not color in pie sections, rather, we followed the swirl. We call it "spiderweb". This will make the spiral pattern a little different. We used teal and black dye. Alternate the spiral with your colors.
This one was dyed the same way:
This one also:
This spiral is dyed with the center one color and then colored rings going out...kind of like a bulls eye.
This is how it looks once it's dyed:
This one was dyed the same way - only with a larger yellow center:
This baby onsie was dyed in a pie pattern with fuchsia and purple dye.
These Red Spirals are died using only red dye and leaving white spaces on the pie. We centered the spiral on the bottom, left side. We will be wearing them to the Taylor Swift RED concert!!!
You can see how using more dye results in less white showing and less dye allows more white to show. It's a preference. I like white showing in my shirts and my brother like the shirts completely colored.
This swirl is centered over the shoulder. I used blue, orange, and fuchsia dye.
You can take the spiral to the next step and do a double or triple spiral. For this shirt, we spiraled over the shoulder then at the opposite bottom corner. We spun the spirals away from each other. I love this one - it's one of my favorites!
Another double spirial:
Now it's your turn to try a spiral! You will love all the possibilities!!


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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Nine-year-old owner looks for Valedictory victory
TORONTO, December 14 – Joshua Attard, nine-year-old son of trainer Kevin Attard, sends out Get A Grip in the Grade 3, $150,000 Valedictory Stakes, the last stake of the Woodbine campaign on the final card of the 2012 season.
His young owner will be on-hand to watch the bay compete in the marathon event, carded as race 11 on the 13-race programme.
"My son is the world's biggest racing fan," said Kevin. "I'll come home after the races and he's on my iPad looking at historical charts and other racing stuff. He'll have 15 pages open, all devoted to racing. I loved racing when I was a kid, too, but nothing like this. And he just loves this horse."
A victory on Sunday would be the ideal early Christmas gift for both father and son.
"It's been a bit of a trying year, so to go out with a bang on the last day of racing, I don't think you could ask for anything better," said Kevin, who has 18 Woodbine wins as of December 13, 20 overall, along with over $1-million in purse earnings. "We're going to give it our best shot."
Two starts ago, in a 1 ¾-mile race over the E.P. Taylor Turf Course, Get A Grip rallied strongly down the stretch, finishing three-quarters of a length behind Serious Indeed.
"Finishing second, that's part of the problem, isn't it?" laughed Attard, whose father and fellow conditioner, Tino, won the 1991 Valedictory with Cozzene's Prince and the 2001 edition with Queensgate. "He does not like to win. That race on the turf, when he lost to Serious Indeed, he had every chance to go by, but didn't. That's why we put blinkers on for the last start.
"Part of the problem is getting him to conserve energy at the start," he continued. "He can be a little rank early and that doesn't help his chances. We like him to have some speed to run at. A good, honest pace helps him. It looks like we'll have that on Sunday. Physically, he couldn't be doing any better. We just have to hope he's not too cranked up before the race."
Attard, who won this year's Fanfreluche Stakes with Surtsey, won't mind if that's the case, at least for Get A Grip's connections, after the race.
"That would be perfect," he said. "Last day of racing, last stake and you win it. That sounds like an ideal finish to me."
Davy Moran will be in the irons of the two-time winner from 27 career starts, who also has eight seconds and one third.
Read more articles in the Woodbine category.


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You don't often hear interview subjects challenging prominent journalists about their ex-wives and other peccadilloes. But that's what happened on Monday's CBS This Morning. Reporter Anthony Mason interviewed Kiss singer and guitarist Paul Stanley on the band's entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"Mason quizzed, 'And when the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame asked the original members to perform together again, Stanley resisted. For old times' sake, one more time, you wouldn't want to do that?' Stanley retorted, 'How many times have you been married?' After the reporter responded with 'twice,' the rock star pounced, 'How about for old times' sake you go back and spend the night with your ex-wife?'"
There are lessons here.
First, anytime you are being interviewed, take control of the interview. You're not getting paid to be on their show. They're making money; you're not.
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Ray Grefe woke up on June 17, 2005, the day before Father's Day and six days before his 55th birthday, with a sharp pain in his shoulder blades. It was 4 in the morning. His wife, Carol Lei, was asleep.
So he took a double dose of painkillers — aspirin plus Tylenol — and went back to bed. When he woke up again at 7:30 and told Ms. Lei that he was still in pain, she suggested that he skip the family outing to the zoo that morning and go to the nearby St. Mary's Hospital to have his shoulder checked out. They figured he'd pulled a muscle the previous day, probably while rolling around with his 4- and 5-year-old daughters or hitting golf balls at a driving range.
The family was in the car, just a few blocks from their San Francisco house, when the pain suddenly shot into Mr. Grefe's arm and he began sweating. In as relaxed a voice as he could muster, hoping not to alarm his daughters, Mr. Grefe said to his wife, "I'm having a heart attack."
St. Mary's, their usual hospital, wasn't the closest one to their home, so Ms. Lei instead drove to the University of California, San Francisco, Medical Center, just minutes away. Time would turn out to be crucial: the primary artery feeding Mr. Grefe's heart was entirely blocked.
The hospital where he ended up, known as U.C.S.F., is one of the top medical institutions in the world. Three of its researchers have won the Nobel Prize in the last two decades. It's the sort of place that should be able to handle heart attacks.Continue reading the main story
For years, the doctors who worked there thought they were doing exactly that. They hadn't actually looked at the data, but they assumed they were doing a good job of moving patients quickly into a catheterization lab and opening up their arteries to get blood flowing again. The attitude, recalled Dr. Robert M. Wachter, chief of the medical service, was: "We're U.C.S.F.; we're smart; we do fine."
But in 2002, when they realized that hospital regulators would soon be releasing the data to the public, they started paying attention to it. Shockingly, heart attack patients spent almost three hours on average at U.C.S.F. before their arteries were unblocked. Some had their electrocardiogram languish on a clipboard in the emergency room while doctors dealt with other patients. Others got a diagnosis quickly but had to wait until a cardiologist and the medical technicians arrived at the hospital.
To be fair, U.C.S.F. was faster than most hospitals, but its delays were still almost certainly killing some people and leaving others disabled. Patients have the best chance of recovery if their arteries are opened within two hours, research has shown. At one meeting to discuss the hospital's performance, Brigid Ide, a nurse and U.C.S.F. executive, said to her colleagues, "This is O.K., but if this were your father, is this the time you would want?"
Prodded by the threat of public embarrassment, doctors and nurses got to work. Dr. Thomas A. Ports, a top cardiologist, began carrying two pagers, one for general matters and another that would go off only when someone had come to the hospital with a heart attack. The emergency room made a new rule that a staff member had to get a doctor's signature on an electrocardiogram as soon as it came out. A bright red toolbox, labeled as the heart attack box, now sits on a shelf in the E.R., filled with basics like aspirin and nitroglycerine.
By 2003, the hospital had cut its response time to about 90 minutes, which was where it was when Mr. Grefe arrived in June 2005. He was whisked from the E.R. to the operating table. There, doctors opened the artery that had been completely blocked.
The kind of heart attack he had is known as the "widow maker," yet on Thursday of the following week, five days later, he was making phone calls for his job as an account executive at Navteq, the company that sells map data on Mapquest, Google and other Web sites. "Obviously, I was extremely lucky," he told me last week. "The experience certainly could have been a lot worse. Let's put it that way."
In the current, long-overdue debate about health care, the focus is almost entirely on health insurance. And there is no question that the country would be better off if everyone were covered. But the gaps in insurance aren't the only problem with the medical system. They are not even the biggest problem.
Just think about what was happening at U.C.S.F. Most of the heart attack patients there had health insurance, but they were still getting substandard care. The same is true today about diabetes and hypertension. Only about a third of people with those conditions receive the care that's needed to manage their case.
The most encouraging thing about the U.C.S.F. story is that it points out a way to improve health care that avoids many of the thorniest political debates: regulators should force hospitals to report more information. In 2005-6, about 67 percent of patients across the country had their arteries unblocked within two hours, up from 62 percent a couple of years earlier, according to Medicare, which posts the numbers on the Web.
Releasing data does not solve every problem, of course. Since its initial burst of progress, U.C.S.F. hasn't gotten any faster at opening arteries; in 2005-6, 77 percent of heart attack patients there received treatment in less than two hours. With many other kinds of care, it's difficult to come up with the right performance measures and to make adjustments for the mix of incoming patients.
But it's not as difficult as doctors and hospital administrators sometimes suggest. (Not all of them are keen on accountability.) In fact, since the early 1990s, New York State has released death rates for heart surgery — and those rates have fallen far faster than the national average during that time. Pennsylvania now requires its hospitals to disclose how many of their patients acquire hospital infections.
There is far, far more that could be reported: survival rates for cancer, strokes, cystic fibrosis and a host of other conditions; measures of neonatal intensive care; complication rates from Caesareans. "You can find out a lot more about buying a washing machine than buying health care," said Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat who is pushing health care reform.
The funny thing is that while patients remain largely ignorant of the information that is already available, it has still inspired hospitals to make big changes. But maybe that shouldn't be too surprising. Doctors and nurses, like most everyone else, apparently care what their peers think of them. As Dr. Wachter says, "I think people underestimate the role of pride."Continue reading the main story


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Men are very proud of their virility and they take great pains to keep it strong. Exercising, eating health food, having a good lifestyle is necessary, and they keep that in mind.
Sometimes however, as with age, something goes awry, or some men haven't been gifted by Mother Nature with the size they want. So they look for methods to help them, whether it's to stay up longer for a better performance or to enlarge their size.
They would undergo expensive and potentially dangerous surgery, or go for pills and creams. They would buy tools to use.
Don't forget, it's best to look to nature for a safer method of male enhancement. Don't go for chemicals when you can do something more natural, comfortable and easy.
Natural Methods of Male Enhancement
- Stretching – The simplest form of male enhancement there is, you don't need to worry about injury as long as you do it right. Your penis should be flaccid before you begin. While standing, gently lift your penis with both hands, but don't pull on it. Then keep it on a horizontal stretch for exactly thirty seconds, and then gently bring it back to the starting position. Do this five times.
- Jelquing – In order to have an erection with a larger size and that can last longer, blood must be kept in the penis. Hold it firmly at the base and slowly slide it up to the tip of the shaft. You should take three minutes to do this per repetition. You can do this as many times as you like. You would feel the blood flow into your penis, and the girth is bigger. You can perform this technique as often as you want or need.
- Horizontal Stretching – you need two hands with this one. Hold the base of your member with you left hand and press firmly. Put the tip of the penis in your other hand. You begin by sliding the right hand down the shaft until it meets your other hand at the base. Slowly bring your right hand back up to the tip. You can do this one as many times as you like as well.
- PC Clench – the pc or pubococcygeus muscles control urine and blood flow. When you do pc clenches, blood and oxygen will be trapped in the penis. Hold these muscles in a clench until enough blood flows into your penis and it expands. You can do this 50 clenches at a time for a beginner per day. Only a maximum of 150 should be done per day for those who already mastered it.
- Massager – this is a comfortable device to use in order to stimulate the blood flow into the penis. You can use exercises in conjunction with this.
Gentle solutions that are safe for you are the best choices to make. You don't need pills, creams or torture tools in order to enhance maleness. You should think about your safety and health all the time.


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Some people buy stocks, Macklemore buys Justin Bieber -- nude with a pancake, maple syrup ... and a boner.
Mack was cruising The Grove (so UN-thrifty) in L.A. when we asked about his now-infamous purchase of a very unique oil painting of Bieber. Here's the thing, he actually thinks he's gonna make money off this thing!
Check out the clip for his financial analysis of Bieber's pancake boner ... and the REAL reason he bought it in the first place. Hint: It was NOT to make money.


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The Met Gala, as some well know, is a fundraiser that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The event takes place in New York City. The gala showcases the Costume Institute's exhibit of fashion that occurs on an annual basis. The theme of the exhibition serves as the focus for the overall gala. The goal is for the attendees to match their formal attire to the theme for the year. This event was formerly known as the Costume Institute Gala and some even refer to it today as the Met Ball. Each year the Met Gala has celebrity chairpersons that participate.
Anna Wintour, who is Vogue's editor-in-chief, has been the primary chairperson of the Met Galas in the past and continued this tradition at this year's event. Every year the Met Gala has honorary event day chairs as well. The Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence was chosen for the position and served as a co-chair for the 2015 Met Gala. The Met Gala took place on May 4, 2015, and the theme was China. The theme incorporated decorative arts, film representations, as well as paintings of China. The goal this year was to showcase the importance of China and its imagery, as well as the impact that it has in terms of art, film, and Western fashion.
Jennifer Lawrence, who is the spokes model for Dior, showed up in Dior and Galvan according to Christianity Daily and rocked her ensemble. She wore a Dior dress that featured cut-outs that exposed her stomach and collar-bone. The dress had a red and white floral pattern and also had red and black leaves on it, with a neckline made from jade and gold gemstones. The lower region of the dress was a long black skirt. Her nails were painted red and she wore two diamond rings. She also accessorized with a diamond mini purse and even diamond earrings. The actress wore her hair up in a bun, that rested high on her head.
After the Met Gala, the actress put on a Galvan dress that was silver. She wore this ensemble for an after party thrown by Rihanna. She had on diamond cuffs and a silver necklace to accessorize the outfit. Her shoes were black sandals and she held a black leather clutch. At the after party she had her hair down in loose waves.
The Met Gala exhibition featured work from many Chinese and Chinese American fashion designers such as Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang and Peter Som. Designers Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and many more were represented at the Gala. Headdresses seemed to be the big accessory of the night. Sarah Jessica Parker was one of the notable stars to be wearing a headdress. She wore crown that was flame shaped by Philip Treacy and a black silk gown from H&M that had one shoulder and featured red blooms. Rihanna's outfit for the event was another highlight, from designer Guo Pei. It was a long yellow gown with a huge train and the singer wore her hair down, with a headpiece on top, according to the New York Times.
The Met Gala brought out many celebrities that were dressed to impress and to get others to take notice according to The Washington Post. The Post also made mention of Kim Kardashian's Robert Cavalli gown. The gown was white and sheer in some spots and very form-fitting. The star wore her hair in a ponytail and accessorized with subtle jewelry as not to upstage the gown. The New York Times mentioned that Jennifer Lopez wore an Atelier Versace gown that was sheer with a dragon design. The article added that the dress showed off just the right places and her curvaceous figure. The dress had one strap at the shoulder, while the other one was exposed and the dragon featured on the dress was shimmery red. The article went on about Beyonce, who showed up in a Givenchy gown looking fabulous. The dress was described as barely there, in that it was extremely sheer, with an embroidered floral pattern. She wore her hair in a high ponytail and chose nude pumps for her footwear to match the dress.
The Met Gala may now be over for the year, but there is always next year's event to look forward to. The New York Times stated that there was plenty of dresses that will be on the minds of many individuals for a time, as well as some jaw-dropping ensembles. The article described the Met Gala as a magical event that brought together so many different people from many industries.
By Heather Granruth
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