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Twelve Reasons Your Child Should Study Martial Arts
Many myths abound when it comes to�martial arts�training for kids. First among them might be that martial arts is simply �fight training,� and many parents are reluctant to encourage fighting. Others might believe that disciplines like karate, judo, jiujitsu, or tae kwon do (the world�s most popular) are too strict for kids to enjoy. Surprise � all false!
While it may not be for everyone, the fact is that martial arts training offers a host of�benefits�beyond just the physical activity (which is no small payoff itself!). Do you recognize something in the list below that could help your child in his or her personal development? How about your own?
1.�Self-control.�Students in a martial arts class practice waiting their turn, staying still, moving when instructed, listening and following directions.
2.�Discipline, perseverance, goal attainment and patience.�In a good school, students attend many classes and learn a series of moves in order to advance to the next level in tapes or belts. Typically, the advancements are small steps at a time. There is no �trophy just for showing up,� as they say � the reward comes only after legitimate work. Students are encouraged to set a goal (such as achieving the next belt rank) and to understand the steps necessary to reach the goal. Then, it�s a matter of staying patient and sticking with it long enough to succeed. Kids tend to prefer immediate payoff, but as Master Curtis Mast�offers, �The next belt comes when you are ready.�
3.�Mentoring and socialization.�In many martial arts traditions, more experienced students (even if younger) are expected and encouraged to help the less knowledgeable kids. This is a boost both ways: the mentor practices teaching and nurturing; the mentee learns humility and recognizes a new goal potential.
4.�Responsibility for things and actions.�Good martial arts teachers believe that it is the student�s responsibility (even the youngest students) to care for the uniform, tie the belt, and take care of other equipment. Pupils are expected to take personal responsibility for their actions as well � both in and out of the dojo. �With great power comes great responsibility� is an attitude common to high-quality martial arts studios.
5.�Balance, coordination, proprioception, and posture.�Children�s neural pathways are very flexible, and the practices of balancing, transferring weight, engaging core muscles, and fine-tuning the positioning of limbs in space are crucial skills for a lifetime of good physical condition. Contrary to the popular belief that people are born either with natural coordination or not, these are all skills that improve quickly with practice (true for adults, too!).
6.�Breathing. Coordinating gross motor movements with the breath is an essential skill � and one that can�increase the efficacy of nearly any exercise. Martial arts teach deep breathing in various techniques, plus the coordination of breath and movement. In addition, breath control can be useful during times of stress or anxiety, such as test-taking, public speaking, conflict resolution or other emotionally-charged times (parents of �tweens and teens, take note!).�
7.�Focus, attention, and mind control.�Going along with the breath work, martial arts study requires serious concentration and focus. Narrowing the focus to precise movement is great practice for any task requiring sustained attention, and studies have shown that�martial arts can be especially helpful to children with attention disorders�(ADD/ADHD).
8.�Self-esteem, confidence and self-respect.�Working toward a goal and achieving it, teaching others,�learning difficult skills and being recognized for hard work all build a child�s sense of competence in the world. The ability of a strong martial arts instructor to instill this sense shouldn�t be underestimated, and neither should the importance of these qualities in a growing one�s life.
9.�Physical safety and empowerment against bullies.�For any child unsure of his or her physical prowess, martial arts can be a game-changer. Learning to harness muscular strength and control gives anyone an advantage in uncomfortable situations, whether real or perceived. Certain martial disciplines also teach peaceful conflict resolution (sounds contradictory, but it�s a deep part of the tradition!), which can bolster a kid�s confidence around bullies. It can also give a child the power he or she needs to avoid becoming the bully, since there�s little left to prove.
10.�Mind-body�link, mindful action, eating and more.�Just like dance, yoga, and other physical disciplines, martial arts enhances the mind-body connection. It benefits both body and mind to stay connected, in ways that science doesn�t fully understand even today. The practice of calming and focusing the mind can pay off in the kitchen, helping kids stop the blind foraging or sugar bingeing to think carefully about why and what they�re eating. It can help him or her get to the root of moods and emotions, by zeroing in on the mind�s path. Mindful action also helps us enjoy life�s little pleasures a bit more, and even find new ones.
11.�Memory and retention.�Students of martial arts memorize complex sequences of movement and must prepare to perform them for promotion tests. They also memorize accompanying words in both English and the language of the art form (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, etc.). Together, this learning activates and coordinates various parts of the brain, which make it stronger and faster for all kinds of learning.
12.�Teamwork and sportsmanship.�While it may look like students on the mat are practicing and performing alone, a closer look shows you that a quality master teaches students to encourage one another and direct positive energy to students being tested. In-class sparring requires the cooperation of two students to perform pretty complicated drills � and without such cooperation, people could get hurt or miss out on rank advancement. In competition, group scores hinge on the performance of a team, not just individuals.
When considering lessons, check that your dojo is led by a certified instructor. Avoid places that boast many young black-belts, since they may forgo quality instruction for belt advancement. Likewise, the number and size of tournaments the school attends are less important than the teacher-student ratio, teaching style, and your comfort level with the studio. Finally, look for a dojo that offers at least one observation or trial class will even offer several trial classes to ensure a good fit � and a payment option/contract period that works for you.
By Jessica Covington�http://www.examiner.com/article/twelve-surprising-reasons-your-child-should-study-martial-arts?cid=rss
Westheimer Student Highlight� April Ewing
What is your name and age?
April Ewing and I am 43 years old (yes, really!)�
When did you join Elite MMA?
I joined in December of 2014�
Why did you decide to start taking martial arts?
A couple of months prior to joining Elite, I was grabbed from behind and flashed while walking my dog in my town-home community. There was nothing that the police could or would do, so I began looking into self-defense classes, and I loved the atmosphere and feeling of support that was obvious even in my first visit.�
In the past what had caused you not to take martial arts?
I took Tae Kwon Do for a short time during college and had difficulty with my knees at that time.�
Is this your first time taking martial arts and what classes do you take?
I took Tae Kwon Do as part of my PE requirements while in college.
If you had any concerns about joining elite MMA, What helped you with your decision?
My biggest concern was actually just a financial one, but I was offered a great opportunity to get things started , and since then everything just seems to fall into place.�
Since you have been part of Elite, please share what you have been able to accomplish.
There have been so many things that I never thought I would be able to accomplish when I attended those first few classes. Many might seem simple and maybe a little silly, but I have had so many health issues to overcome. I have been able to do forward and backward rolls the length of the mats without getting dizzy. I still remember the moment that I was able to do my first technical stand up correctly, and even just being told I was ready to be in Tier 2 was something that surprised me, especially in the timing of it. I love helping new people coming in, and showing them that they, too, can get there. The biggest achievement, though, has been getting through treatment of breast cancer. I was in the best physical and mental shape in my life before my diagnosis, and with all of that and the support of my Elite family, I have been able to keep a positive outlook to keep me going through those difficulties. Sometimes the thing that would get me out of my funk was walking in the doors, seeing everyone training, and remembering that my goal was to get back to training, and I'm back. Slow and sure.�
Anything else you want to share with someone who is looking to get involved with martial arts or looking to change their current lifestyle?
There are such huge benefits to studying martial arts that cross into the rest of your life. Confidence, discipline to face unanticipated changes, a more balanced mindset, and a better awareness of your own body and all of the amazing things that can be overcome. The wonderful thing about having a chance to start at Elite is how well the instructors (and our training partners, of course!) work with your starting place and push you further than you ever thought possible.
Greenway Instructor Highlight: Mitchell Norton
Birth place:�Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Profession:�Martial arts instructor and General Manager
What classes do you teach:�BJJ,�Kids BJJ,�Cardio Kickboxing
What martial art(s) have trained in:�
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - 2008-present� Muay Thai/Kickboxing - 2008-present
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Number of years of training martial arts:�I started training Tae Kwon Do at age 8 and did that for 2 years. I re-discovered martial arts in college learning BJJ and kickboxing in college. In 2009 I moved to Houston and joined Elite MMA and have continued my journey in BJJ and Muay Thai there.
When did you start teaching at Elite MMA?�I started teaching the Kid's BJJ in June 2011, I was an Instructor and Program Director at Elite MMA Kingwood from February-October 2013, and now I am the Instructor and General Manager of Elite MMA Greenway since October 2013.
What is a memorable moment for you at Elite MMA?�It is really hard to pick just one day but I would say it was being promoted to brown belt in July 2015 with 2 of my close training partners. My wife was also awarded her purple belt that day so it was a special day for my family.� It was really an honor to be awarded that rank by instructors I respect so much.
Do you have any martial arts accomplishments that you are proud of and why?�I lost 60lbs my first year at Elite MMA from BJJ and Kickboxing classes.� I have also competed in local, state, and international tournaments and found success but I am truly proud in the teaching of martial arts to both kids and adults. The contribution I am allowed to give back to the family that has given so much to me is invaluable.
Are there any professional accomplishments that you are proud of and why?�I am proud of helping open the Kingwood location when it first began as well as growing the Greenway location from 50 to 200 students as the General Manager of such an amazing location.
Any sports/activities that you participated in that you are proud of?�I played baseball and basketball when I was younger and competed in skateboarding competitions in junior high.� I focus most of my efforts on martial arts and I enjoy weightlifting and Crossfit as a supplement to my training.
What hobbies do you enjoy and why?�I like to lift weights and do different methods of conditioning like pushing sleds and running hills to push my body in as many ways as I can think of. When I want to relax it involves mostly movies and TV shows with a few video games with my wife.
Any memorable family moments that you would like to share?�With most of my family in Oklahoma it seems like every visit home is full of memorable moments. I enjoy my trips home for Christmas the most as the family spends time together in a very relaxing, satisfying way.� I also proposed to my wife at the end of a lunch class at our Westheimer location in April 2014, that was amazing for me.
Academic accomplishments:�Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University with an Honors degree majoring in Management Information Systems, minoring in Marketing, with an Option in Information Assurance.
If you could walk us through a day or week in your life what would it consist of?�Waking up to get breakfast ready and head to my first meeting or class of the day to teach.� I get to spend my day doing what I love which is teaching, talking to current and potential students, creating new projects with my team to make Elite MMA better, and of course...TRAINING!!!� I finish my day with time with my wife before getting ready to do it all over again!�
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However, before looking at nutritional supplements, we need to look at lifestyle changes. Poor diets with too much hydrogenated fat from processed fats, or too little essential fatty acids, can bring about cardiovascular disease. Daily exercise is essential to help protect the heart and prevent cardiovascular disease. Minimizing stress and good weight management are also critical to good heart health. Once cardiovascular disease has been diagnosed, lifestyle and diet changes are absolutely critical to minimize medication use.
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Ashley has been a student at Elite MMA since 2005.� She is currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.� She founded Girls in Gi�s in 2009, which was a project she took on to empower and enroll women mentally and physically and by using BJJ as the platform for that. She is also a wife, mother, and a pharmacist that loves helping people to feel better, perform better, or just feel as normal as possible.
Kingwood Student Highlight� Kristen Weisinger��
What is your name and age?�
�Kristen Weisinger, 35
When did you join Elite MMA?�
2 years ago�
Why did you decide to start taking martial arts?�
For fitness and to also be involved with my kids and their MMA experience.
In the past what had caused you not to take martial arts?�
Life gets in the way of our personal goals now and then, you just have to step back and make time for yourself.
Is this your first time taking martial arts and what classes do you take?�
No, the kids and I took taekwondo about ten years ago, I was a blue belt.� I now currently take Kickboxing at Elite MMA. I have dipped my toes into a little Jiu-Jitsu and will participate as my schedule allows.�
If you had any concerns about joining Elite MMA, what helped you with your decision?�
My son Tyler Weisinger helped me with my decision, he pushed me to better myself, and I love him for that!� Everyone at Elite has always been more than helpful at addressing any questions or concerns that I may have had, I truly feel like they are my extended family and miss them when I am not able to attend regularly.
Since you have been part of Elite, please share what you have been able to accomplish?�
I have lost weight, toned up, my energy level has definitely increased!� Also, I was able to quit taking an SSRI prescription because like they all say exercise releases the happy endorphins!� I can definitely tell if I have missed class for an extended period of time because I get moody!�
Anything else you want to share with someone who is looking to get involved with martial arts or looking to change their current lifestyle?
Just give it a try, exercise isn�t easy; however, when you have the coaches at Elite MMA as your cheerleaders it is hard not to succeed and leave each work out feeling accomplished and happy happy happy!� I have NEVER left a class and regretted doing it!
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Masterplan updates - January 2016
An update on the Campus Masterplan projects and how the main developments across our sites are progressing.
Wallscourt Park residences
After completing phase 1 of our Wallscourt Park residences programme, which created 396 more bedrooms for our students (and 408 more bed spaces in total), Phase 2 is now underway. Work began in December 2015, and we'll be adding a further 561 bedrooms between September 2016 and April 2017. More about the Wallscourt Park residences project.
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The heartzone amenity space was ready ahead of schedule, reinstating the link between the new Students' Union and the rest of the campus. The final paving will take place in summer 2016. Overall completion is scheduled for November 2016, with the building opening planned for early 2017. More about the new Business and Law School building.
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The new building provides vibrant spaces to enhance the work of student reps, bringing together volunteering activities, societies, sports and networks for students, into a multi-purpose engagement and social area. There's also a café, bar, shop, and bookable studio space, as well as outdoor landscaped spaces and a courtyard that can be used with marquees for major annual events. More about the new Students' Union building.
City Campus – Arnolfini
We have now embarked on a formal partnership with Arnolfini, one of Bristol's most influential arts centres, located on the city's vibrant harbourside. The partnership with Arnolfini will see our Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education collaborating with the centre on programming, education workshops, seminars, events and academic research.
Following a refurbishment programme of floors 3, 4 and 5 of the Arnolfini building, our BA Graphic Design, MA Graphic Arts and BA Drawing and Print programmes have now relocated there, enabling us to focus on the ongoing redevelopment of Bower Ashton. More about the City Campus developments.
City Campus – Bower Ashton
We are continuing to invest in Bower Ashton to refresh our facilities, grow our services, and ensure our students and staff have access to state-of-the-art learning and teaching environments. We received planning consent for our Bower Ashton Masterplan in August 2015, and detailed consent for Building 1 has also since been granted. This project will provide dedicated digital media spaces within a new three-storey building. Work on site started during early May 2016 in readiness for opening the new building in time for the September 2017 term. More about the Bower Ashton developments.
St Matthias Campus
We sold our St Matthias Campus and officially handed over the keys to its new owners in June 2015. The much-loved building will be keeping its links with education as the new owners, Barratt Homes, will create a new housing development, with a school – the Steiner Academy, Bristol – taking occupation of the listed buildings.
Glenside Campus
Our new skills simulation suite at Glenside was ready in July 2015 and provides our Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences with the ability to train paediatric and midwifery nursing staff in a tailor-made, practice-led environment. The new suite includes a four-bed children's ward, one-bed adolescent ward, sensory room for children with disabilities, consultation room, and space to rehearse 'difficult news' conversations.
A continuous stream of refurbishments and alterations are underway to build teaching and other new learning spaces at Glenside, to equip our students with the hands-on skills and experience they need to progress in their careers.


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I've got mind blow. Calming down a bit, I'll start by saying we couldn't make our January mortgage payment on the house that is going to officially be called "sold" on about Feb.12. That would mean an additional payment January, February, late fees and additional stuff taken from the monies we trust God will let us have (to manage) mid-February. That would also mean drops, or bad marks, on credit report. To that we were saying, "Aggggghhh!"
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God, what can we do???? My Godly hubby thought to ask his son for a loan that we would pay back when we get the house sold. We don't like to ask our thirty somethings for money….no matter what. Praise be to God!!! Our son came through for us. He had the money to spare at this time. We will be timely in repaying him.
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Just 500 LIPA customers were still without power an hour after a transmission line from a power substation on the south side of the LIRR tracks on Cove Hollow Road in Montauk "tripped" and left thousands of South Fork residents without power.
The 500 households and businesses that remained without power as of about noon were all in Montauk. A spokesman for LIPA, Mark Gross, said that all customers should have power restored shortly.
Crews from LIPA are investigating what caused the transmission line to fail, Mr. Gross said. Until it is repaired, power is being routed to customers from other substations in the region.
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The Indian members of the kalmstrom.com team has taught us to wish "Happy Deepawali" this weekend. Deepawali, or Diwali, is an important Hindu celebration of the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated by Hindus all over the world, and as it is characterized by displays of candles, lamps and fireworks it is also called the Festival of Lights.
Most families celebrate Deepawali in their home, where they light special clay lamps with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil, as symbols for knowledge and enlightenment. The festival lasts for five days, each dedicated to prayers to a different deity. We thank our former QA Engineer Saurab Verma for the image of the altar with the lamps and offerings in the home of his parents.


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The global markets have experienced heightened market volatility tied to a number of factors, including concerns about China and expectations for rising US interest rates ahead. Michael Hasenstab and Sonal Desai of Templeton
Global Macro break down the factors they see influencing investor sentiment right now, and offer some perspective on their often-contrarian positioning during periods when that sentiment seems to be at extremes.
China concerns
China's recent devaluation of its currency has raised a lot of questions, and as a result, we have seen a near-panic response across financial markets. However, we do not believe that the renminbi's depreciation is something that should come as an enormous shock to global markets.
While the renminbi has depreciated about 5% over a short time frame, we believe the pace is likely to remain relatively controlled as the government incrementally moves towards a more market-driven environment. Importantly, we do not think the move is a signal of a massive depreciation to come.
Additionally, although the decision to depreciate the renminbi resulted in a near-term increase in volatility, we don't believe it will fundamentally amplify currency depreciation across Asian or emerging market currencies over the longer term.
The neighboring Asian countries (such as Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore) have already experienced large declines among their currencies, whereas the level of the renminbi has remained relatively strong even when accounting for its recent depreciation. Therefore, we do not expect that China's recent devaluation will likely erode the competitiveness of its neighboring countries or their exports.
When we look at how much market panic there has been, one might be under the impression China is headed full speed into full-blown recession. That is not our call.
While we do expect moderation in China's growth, we continue to see it as healthy and an inevitable normalization for an economy of its size. The thesis as to why we are invested in Asia remains unaltered: we expect economic growth in China to moderate, but not experience a hard-landing.
Fear among Emerging Markets
In light of the concerns about China, as well as potential rising interest rates in the United States, investor fears regarding emerging markets have resurfaced, although we believe that certain countries have been indiscriminately punished.
A central part of our global thesis remains positioned around the strengthening economy in the United States, which is a key destination for many emerging market exports. It is our expectation that the strong labor market will provide a boost to the US consumer going forward, which has been a traditional engine for global growth and support to countries which export to the United States, including Malaysia and Mexico.
Malaysia is an example where we believe investors have been overly negative. Malaysia continues to be viewed through a prism of being a commodity exporter, but it actually has a well-balanced export basket, including electronics, which would be supported by a resurfacing of the US consumer.
Additionally, Malaysia maintains a healthy current account surplus and holds a large cushion of international reserves with enough to cover over seven months of the country's imports. Despite this backdrop, the Malaysian ringgit is currently trading near levels last seen during the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s.
Mexico is another case of a country where the currency is trading at unprecedented levels of weakness. The Mexican peso is currently trading at its lowest level since the Tequila Crisis in the mid-1990s. However, we believe the country has been unfairly penalized from being a commodity exporter (namely, oil) despite having less than 10% of its exports being oil-related.
Furthermore, Mexico would be a beneficiary of an improving economic environment in the United States. Roughly 80% of Mexico's exports are sent north across the border, including manufactured goods such as automobiles, which should benefit when the US consumer starts to ramp up spending.
As we remain optimistic regarding the outlook for Mexico and Malaysia, it highlights how our strategies will often be contrarian. If we are not underperforming the market or our competitors for some given period, it implies we aren't actually taking contrarian views and making those types of calls that go against prevailing market sentiment.
Ultimately, we believe these periods will be short lived as every positon we hold is based on a deep-conviction, fundamentally driven view.
Rising US Rates: A Matter of Time
Going forward, we anticipate significant divergences in monetary policies around the world as we would expect looser monetary policies coming from the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Conversely, we continue to expect the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates in the second half of 2015, although we are not fixated on the exact timing of when the Fed will raise its policy rate. In the event that we do not see a rate hike this year, we feel the market will price in the Fed being behind the curve in light of improving economic data, and the yield curve will likely steepen.
We remain confident in our constructive economic outlook for the US economy and believe the market will move in advance of the Fed, regardless of the dovish rhetoric, as it has historically done.
We understand that periods of volatility, like the one we have been in, are not going to be comfortable for investors. We would reiterate that these are the periods when our team has been able to put on positions of our highest conviction, with the goal of an extended subsequent period of outperformance.
What we are seeing currently in the markets is almost a rewind of the "taper tantrum" we saw two years ago, when Ben Bernanke was at the helm of the Fed and hinted at a change in policy ahead. As such we continue to maintain a very short duration, and see opportunity in the current period of volatility.


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The warrior-energies have brought forth so much pain, destruction and distortions on this planet, that they have been shunned and shamed totally. But as an astrologer and alchemist of the soul I know that every energy might be expressed in a constructive or destructive manner. So I looked for transformation and found it.
The warrior energies are living within me. I´ve had many lives as a warrior, but as the female side has been deeply wounded by the distorted warrior, I have had trouble with accepting these kinds of energies inside of me. But when I did, it brought huge changes into my life and anchored peace in my heart. And as a beautiful, wise old soul told me lately, my compassion is rooted in these experiences as a warrior, what really made sense. I know I´ve been it all myself, so there´s a deep understanding arising out of these lessons.
In http://oneblog.soulutions.one/2017/04/09/the-love-of-your-life/ I´ve described that I´ve stopped my own inner war by marrying these both sides of me: my female side has much of a young maiden, she is shy, poetic and innocent. And my inner male side is deep, tough and powerful. Well, together they bring forth my actual persona.
In the past I really had trouble to accept the warrior energies. I know I´ve done a lot in other lifetimes that is horrible. Inacceptable for my inner female, that´s been deeply hurt by such actions. But I loved the inner male, the warrior, anyway. It´s my nature to love, no matter what. And that changed him, it transformed the warrior. He went inwards, no more fighting against this world, but standing up for own values. Her values of love. They became the Knight and the Lady, deeply devoted to their united soul path. The transformed warrior is standing his ground. Never giving up, never giving in. The reason why I am writing about it is, that we will need these energies. The transformed warrior has the power of 300, invincible. It is not enough to sing a song and believe in unicorns to change this planet. It really needs much badass braveheartedness to go for the own transformation and to really change deeply.
You will find how this is also the way to generaly heal the male energies on this planet, that are deeply wounded, distorted and feel abandoned and ashamed of themselves. Love, unconditional love will help the male energies to find their inner core and strenght again. The new earth is not only the goddess rising …it is also the unity and cooperation between male and female.
Shine your brave warrior/goddess light!


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Sacked Google Manifesto Guy Now Threatening To Sue Over Free Speech
James Damore (main picture), the Google employee who was sacked yesterday for publishing his now infamous anti-diversity manifesto, is now threatening to sue his former employer arguing he's had his free speech violated.
Over the weekend, the software engineer published "Google's Ideological Echo Chamber" where he argued that men were simply better suited to work in demanding IT jobs.
The document made world news, Damore was promptly sacked and Google's top brass quickly issued statements distancing the company from its sentiments.
Interestingly, a number of news reports have now suggested Damore's document had widespread support amongst many of his colleagues.
The news service Reuters is reporting that Damore said that he was exploring all possible legal remedies and that before being fired he had submitted a charge to the US National Labor Relations Board accusing Google's upper management of trying to shame him into silence.
"I have a legal right to express my concerns about the terms and conditions of my working environment and to bring up potentially illegal behaviour, which is what my document does," Damore told the New York Times.
However, it's unclear if Damore actually has a case, In the US the First Amendment protects Americans' free speech rights from being restricted by the government, not their employer.
Damore could argue that circulating his memo, which called for the inclusion of more diverse ideological viewpoints at Google, amounted to "concerted activities" which is protected under US law.
He also argued that people inherently want to protect women, which in turn creates a hostile environment for men: "As mentioned before, this likely evolved because males are biologically disposable and because women are generally more cooperative and agreeable than men. We have extensive government and Google programs, fields of study, and legal and social norms to protect women, but when a man complains about a gender issue issue [sic] affecting men, he's labeled as a misogynist and whiner."


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- Case report
- Open Access
- Open Peer Review
Simultaneous medullary and papillary thyroid cancer: two case reports
© Dionigi et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2007
- Received: 15 January 2007
- Accepted: 12 November 2007
- Published: 12 November 2007
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) have always been considered different from each other; in their incidence, their cell origin and their histopathological features.
Case presentation
This paper describes two rare cases of the simultaneous occurrence of MTC and PTC in the thyroid gland. Case 1 is unique for different reasons: (a) the patient was affected by both multicentric MTC and PTC; (b) a "composite thyroid carcinoma" with mixed feautures of MTC and PTC carcinomas was found in the istmus of the gland; and (c) these tumors were associated with diffuse lymphocytic-type thyroiditis (LT). Case 2 is notable for the long follow up: 16 years disease free.
There are only 16 reports in the English medical literature describing a total of 20 cases of concurrent occurrence of both PTC and MTC in the same thyroid gland. We discuss whether the finding of another cancer in these patients was coincidental or from possible activation of a common tumorigenic pathway for both follicular and parafollicular thyroid cells.
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
- Papillary Carcinoma
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common histological type of thyroid cancer (75–80%) [1]. It derives from the follicular cells of the endoderm. [1]. PTC produce thyroglobulins and thyroid hormones [1]. Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) represents only 5–8% of cases [2]. MTC has a different embryological origin: it derives from parafollicular cells of the ultimobranchial body of the neural crest. MTC secrets calcitonin and other hormonal peptides and is considered part of the amine precursor uptake and decarboxilation system of the thyroid [2]. MTC may occur either as a hereditary or a nonhereditary entity. Hereditary MTC can occur either alone as familial MTC (FMTC) or as the thyroid manifestation of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndromes [2].
Thyroid carcinoma is frequently associated with genetic alterations. Activating point mutations of RET proto-oncogene have been demonstrated to be causative of the familial form of medullary thyroid cancer, both as isolated FMTC and associated to MEN 2A and 2B [2]. Somatic rearrangements of RET designated as RET/PTC (from papillary thyroid carcinoma) were identified in papillary thyroid carcinoma before RET was recognized as the susceptibility gene for MEN2. There are now at least at least 15 types of RET/PTC rearrangements involving RET and 10 different genes [1].
PTC is characterized by the presence of papillae and specific cellular changes such as epithelial cells situated on basal membranes covering stromal fibres and thin capillaries, round laminated calcifications (psammoma bodies), ground-glass nuclei and cytoplasmatic pseudoinclusions [1]. MTC is composed of solid nests and infiltrating formations of polygonal or spindle-shaped cells, oxyphilic small cells and, sometimes, anaplastic features. The presence of amyloidal deposits and positive immunohistochemistry usually confirms the diagnosis of MTC [2].
Patients with PTC have the highest 10-year relative survival (0.98). Prognosis of MTC is generally worse than PTC (0.80) [1, 2]. PTC happens to be a multicentric tumor and tends to spread to the regional lymph nodes in the early stage of the disease [1]. In fact, PTC is associated with cervical lymph node metastases in 30% to 90% of patients [1]. FMTC is often multifocal and bilateral [2]. The incidence of positive lymph nodes correlates with the size of the primary lesion at the time of diagnosis: 60% of patients have positive lymph nodes if the MTC is larger than 2 cm [2].
PTC and MTC have always been considered different one from each other in terms of their incidence, their cell origin and their histopathological features. The concurrent occurrence of both in the same patient is rare, in fact there are only 16 reports describing a total of 20 cases in the English language medical literature [3, 4].
The aim of this report is to describe two additional cases of this rare association. Unique pathological figures are presented.
Case 1
Case 2
MTC is a rare and aggressive type of thyroid cancer with several distinctive features that distinguish its management from PTC. Since MTC was first recognised as a distinct tumour in 1959, it became clear that MTC is more difficult to cure than PTC and has higher rates of recurrence and mortality [1, 2]. In addition, unlike PTC cancer, there is no known effective systemic therapy for MTC [2].
These cases are peculiar for the unique pathological features. In particular, case 1 is extremely rare and of high interest for different reasons: (a) the patient was affected by both multicentric MTC and PTC (this is the first report of a multifocal occurrence of different histological types of thyroid carcinomas in the same gland); (b) in addition a composite thyroid carcinoma with mixed features of MTC and PTC carcinomas was found in the isthmus of the gland; (c) the association of these tumours with diffuse lymphocyte-type thyroiditis. Case 2 is notable for the long follow up (16 years disease free).
The question is whether the finding of another thyroid cancer in these patients was coincidental or from possible activation of a common tumorigenic pathway for both follicular and parafollicular thyroid cells. It is apparent that in the last decade, carcinoma of the thyroid is becoming increasingly prevalent. In fact, the incidence of thyroid carcinoma in Europe has increased during the period 1978–1997, by 3% per year, largely due to an increase rate of PTC [1]. In Italy, PTC is the most frequent thyroid cancer and shows a significant increase of incidence rates [1].
The pathogenesis of thyroid malignancy is unknown, but an underlying common genetic drive has been hypothesized. The process of thyroid oncogenesis is conceived to be a series of events induced by genetic and environmental factors which alter thyroid cell division and growth control. These factors can be considered as initiators and promoters [5]. The first class of factors induce incipient tumor genesis while the second augments TSH secretion and radically increases tumor growth [5]. Normally silent, intracellular proto-oncogenes can become activated by chromosomal translocations, deletions or mutations and can transform normal thyroid cell into a condition of uncontrolled division and growth [5]. The most significant known cause of thyroid carcinomas is exposure to external or internal ionizing radiation [5]. Several early events have been implicated in the neoplastic transformation of thyrocytes, and recent reports have described the involvement of specific genetic alterations in different types of thyroid neoplasms [5]. Recent studies revealed that the RET proto-oncogene is involved in the oncogenesis of MTC and PTC by activation of its tyrosine kinase either by point mutation or rearrangement [5]. Activating germ-line point mutations in the RET receptor are responsible for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2-associated MTC, whereas somatic RET rearrangements are prevalent in PTC [5].
In the English language medical literature there are 12 reports describing cases of mixed medullary-papillary carcinomas [3, 4]. Apel first proposed the term of "composite thyroid carcinoma" [6]. This can be explained if we consider the theory of a common stem cell, proposed by Ljunberg [7]. According to this theory, the ultimobranchial body is the most likely source of this putative common stem cell because the nests of these cells in the thyroid gland show immunoreactivity for both thyroglobulin and calcitonin, suggesting that the ultimobranchial body have contributed to both the parafollicular and follicular cells [6, 7]. In contrast to this theory, Volante proposed that the components of the two carcinomas are not derived from a single progenitor cell, because they observed different patterns of RET proto-oncogene mutation, loss of heterozygosis and X-chromosomal inactivation in a lot of these tumours [8]. Furthermore, it has been supposed that unknown factors are necessary to be present for the stimulation of follicular cells, as well as the detection of these substances in the MTC of mixed medullary and follicular carcinomas and their absence in classical medullary thyroid cells [8]. Recently Rossi reported three cases of MTC/PTC collision tumour in which two mutations, in the RET and BRAF genes, were identified, thus documenting the different genetic origin of these two coexisting carcinomas [9].
Finally, PTC is often accompanied by LT a phenomenon that may give rise to analyses both to pathogenetic mechanisms and to prognostic implications [10]. Coexisting LT has been shown to be associate with lower pT stages [10]. Authors have shown that apart from age (45 years or more), vascular invasion, and lymph node metastases, the absence of LT represents an independent prognostic indicator both for relapse-free and overall survival [10]. Recently, Tamini reported that the prevalence of lymphocytic infiltrate is significantly higher in patients with papillary carcinoma (58%) than in patients with follicular carcinoma (20%) or follicular adenoma (14%): the possibility that an immunologic mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of papillary carcinoma stimulates lymphocytic infiltration in the thyroid tissue through an autoimmune mechanism was suggested [10]. There are no data in literature of the association of MTC and LT.
Written informed consent was obtained from both patients for publication of this case report.
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The Pre-Program Blitz - Part 2
10 June, 2013
Three more artists? You got it, bub. Here's some of the noisier cuts from the next radio show, including two standouts from a compilation that you should own by now. Oh, and these are all pay-what-you-wills from Bandcamp, so...you're welcome.
Marblemouth – So, I suspect you've bought Audio Antihero's latest comp by now, right? If not, get it here, you lazy bum; if so, you'll recall that a quiet-spoken bloke known as Brendan "Marblemouth" Mattox contributed a beautiful, meditative track called "The Lake Song", where layers of echoing, droning, and swirling guitars drifted atop one another and built into a great, churning sea of sound before shifting to a wall of bristling fuzz. Indeed, apart from Cloud's "A Song Of What Stays", it could very well be the loveliest track on the comp.
Well, I was completely enamored with it (still am), so I downloaded the Nocturnes EP. And I was not disappointed – in fact, I found that Cloud and Marblemouth had joined forces on this release, with the former handling rhythm and production. Mattox comes in on "Dear Doe Eyes" with a whisper, on a very sleepy, slowcore strum and beat – until some very glorious slabs of fuzz burst in. Beautiful. "In The Dark", however, materializes into a much more sinister number, as ponderous plucking leads to a dramatic, pulsing riff. No audible lyrics this time, either – well, barely audible. Mattox mutters underneath the mix – and you can hear him in the quiet standoffs, mumbling about nightmares, but he's soon engulfed by the torrent of intensity that follows.
After all those massive masterpieces, however, the closer is a quiet moment titled "Home, Alone". After burying himself for so long in swaths of noise, Mattox emerges at last, to wish us all good night while he aches for the companion no longer by his side. On the surface, it sounds like a charming send-off, but those lyrics touch on a quiet depression that you might know all too well (I know I do). It's a sad goodbye, but the perfect closing note for the EP.
In summary – Nocturnes is a wonderful, majestic release. Here you will find serenity in noise, vigor in slowcore, and power in quiet moments. Download the EP at Marblemouth's Bandcamp site – and, while you're there, check out his new track, too - it's a churning, vast solo effort aptly titled "The Great Wide Ocean".
Reykjavictim – Dual techno producer and alternative rock star based in Shanghai. Yup, Adam McRae is a true one-man-band, capable of slamming some serious riffs and providing the slick synth details, oftentimes within the same track. I recently downloaded this LP of his from last year, which I admit I cannot print here since I lack any finesse with Chinese symbols.
To be a one-man-band, Reykjavictim exhibits an array of influences. The opener, "Mediocre Superstar", is itself a wild card of a track, that opens with bubbling synths, some vicious strumming, and superb vocals that alternate between Chinese and English; "Feng Huang Qin", on the other hand, is a moment of serenity, with oriental strings plucked brightly over a strained buzz. It blends seamlessly, however, into "He Shi" and its steady, electric pulse. "Dian Dong Dong Wu" and "Zhuan" are more straightforward techno tracks, with the former as a stealthy, shuffling tune, and the latter a sultry number with a urban beat, kickin' cymbals, and some ominous synth work.
And yet, after all that seamless integration of rock and techno, Reykjavictim ends with some pure stoner bliss on "Beumont", with its stupidly thick riffs and punky mantra ("It's got everything you need, but nothing you want, in Beumont"). The clean production has been stripped away, leaving this one rough and ragged – but, really, that's EXACTLY how this one should feel!
Yup, I do highly commend this one. How this guy is so criminally underplayed is beyond me, because he's got a rare knack for crafting a varied and thrilling LP. Download his [Chinese symbols] album, for whatever price you wish, on his Bandcamp page.
PRINCESS – If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you would've probably gathered by now that I love noise. (See BRUTES, Micachu and the Shapes, or even Marblemouth above for vindication.) And PRINCESS satisfies my cravings for discord. I discovered the dude (yes, dude) on Audio Antihero's latest comp (which you've downloaded by now, I assume?) via "Junk Mail", a slow-crawler that screeched from the abyss with some deliciously hideous distortion. At the time, however, the only other tunes I could dig up were two singles on PRINCESS's Bandcamp page.
Now, be assured: both singles are sublimely noisy. "Tortured Wings" delivered the menacing vibe that I'd been seeking, serving up a grungy slab of beastly guitar. "Square", on the hand, is a brighter, more vigorous racket, graced with these gorgeous, distant "ooooh"s, that sounds more like the sunny realm of Souvlaki than the bowels of In Utero. Not a bad thing, I assure you – in fact, it's golden - but not exactly the PRINCESS I was hunting for. Wrong castle, you could say.
However, just today, the dudes dropped this Black Cat EP on their Bandcamp site – and my appetite has been slaked. It's wicked. Ten minutes of bliss ensue from the one-two punch of the creeping "I Look Around" and the mind-bending swaths of fuzzy distortion on "Come And Go". Ohh, but then there's "Fall Slow", a poppy, MBV-esque number with a stratospheric solo. Also nice.
But the clincher for this EP is clearly the closer, the 8+ minute groove of "Excuse The Voice". Sliding in on a shuffling beat and a beefy bass pulse, this track mystifies at first – then the monstrous wave of guitar screeches in, but pulls back, leaving a echoing void behind. As the groove chugs on, the distorted wave trickles back in, regaining strength ever so gradually, until it completely EXPLODES at 5'48". EUPHORIA.
Like all our other releases today, Black Cat is also a pay-what-you-want, so snap it up here. PRINCESS will not disappoint.


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Here in Ohio, we have had the rainiest spring ever. I am literally losing my mind. The good news for you is that I have pretty much mastered how to be chic when it rains because I have had no other choice for such a long time.
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Tretorn Kelly Rubber Rain Boot in Black, $55.25
Sperry Top-Sider Pelican Boot in Green Embossed Croc, $60
Kate Space Randi in Black Rubber, $125
Hunter Arolla in Black, $150
Hold up. A cane, you say? Let me show you all the cool things you can do with a cane:
See what I mean?
When it rains, the humidity is also high, which can be detrimental to whatever you have going on with your face and hair. A little trick I use to keep the frizzies down is to spray some hairspray onto a bristle brush and run that through my hair after straightening. Alternatively, I recommend keeping a tiny hairbrush in your purse. There is no end to the amounts of times I'm so happy I have that thing. As for the face, a compact will keep humidity-induced shine to a minimum. I just ordered Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder in Invisible Matte from Sephora, and it works awesomely.
A lot of people will give you some big life lesson about why trench coats are a must-have and blah blah blah. Frankly, my friends, I would feel like a total hypocrite telling you to buy a trench coat or a rain coat, because I have neither. I figure if you have an umbrella, why worry? I do sometimes wear my faux leather coat, as its made out of PVC and is waterproof 🙂
How about you? How do you dress for a rainy day?


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Coach Myron Leslie began his final season as head coach with at team that had high expectations.
The first game was played against South. The Polars won 7-5 behind Captain Sam Bugenstein. The team showed promise in both the field and at bat.
The second game pitted the Polars against East. Redmond, the East pitcher held the Polars to three runs, while East scored nine.
The third game against Central was as disappointing as the previous game against East. The Polars managed only one run while Central scored six.
The Polars took a break from conference play to go against Dunwoody. The Polars won 9-8 with a strong team effort.
The Polars returned to conference play against West. The Polars finished the first round with a 9-6 victory.
Game 6 began the second round of conference play. South was again the opponent and the result of the second game was the same as the first, with the Polars winning 4-1.
The results of the final three games were not listed in the Polaris yearbook and have not been found as of this date. Since the final scores are not available, the final team record is also missing.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Indie vs. Mass Produced
The other day I was talking with my sister and she asked me what mystery books she should look for the next time she went to the local used bookstore, I paused and in that moment I realized that I couldn't recommend any to her. But not because I didn't know any good mystery books she would like, but because I haven't read any mass produced mystery books in quite a while.
Now allow me to clarify something here. By mass produced I mean those lovely little paperbacks that we can so readily get our hands on by walking into our neighborhood bookstore or whatever brick and mortar place you buy books. By Indie I mean any book that you can't get your little hands on by walking into one of the said above locations. This could be any books that are self published or even published by small publishers. Either way you can't get your hands on a paperback instantly. (I know that is pretty vague, but that's how I see things).
And that got me thinking about my book choices. Before I got a kindle and discovered the amazing world of Indie books I read 100% mass produced books. Naturally, that was my only option at that point. When I first got my kindle I probably read 75% mass produced books and 25% Indie.
Now a little over a year later I realized that I probably read 90% Indie and 10% mass produced. And that totally took me by surprise.
Well not by total surprise I knew it was happening, I knew that I was physically reading less mass produced books as I still have a ton of them on my shelf sitting unread. Now it's not that I don't like to read mass produced books, cause I do. It's just that it seems I pay less and less attention to them the longer I am a blogger and the more I get to know the world of Indie (and all it entails).
I think it is really fascinating how a person can go from one end of the spectrum to the other in a year. I think it is time for me to make a bigger attempt at reading some more mass produced books. (I tell myself that, but will I actually do it is the question) Well I guess only time will tell.
So what is your reading like? Do you tend to lean towards one more than the other? Split pretty evenly or really don't pay attention?
Sit down sometime and take a look at what you read, it just might surprise you. I know it did me.
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I read mass-produced books more than Indie. I only read Indie books when the authors/publishers contact me for book reviews. But your switch from reading more Indie than mass-produced is quite interesting. What made you switch?ReplyDeleteReplies
I think I might be in the minority on this one. lolDelete
You know, I really don't know what made me switch. I just started discovering all these really amazing Indie books and incredible Indie Authors and fell in love with them. I wanted nothing more than to support that section of the book world. I didn't mean to push out mass produced books, it just sort of happened that way.
I still try to read mass produced books by authors that I love, but I noticed that half the time when I pick them up they just sit there. It's strange, but sometimes I think these Indie books are better than most mass produced books I read and it makes me wonder why those authors are published by big companies and not some of these small time authors.
Lol....I'm not even sure I really answered your question. I guess the truth is I don't really know. But I will keep thinking on that maybe one day I will have an answer. :)
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I've started lifting more weights at PT, and on the hand bike, which is tiring but good.
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Motherwell FC is not just a club supported by the 4000 or so hardy individuals who attend Fir Park on a Saturday – it is an entity which means so much to so many people all over the world.
In this series, we look at some of our Exiles Club members from different parts of the globe and get an insight into their story following the 'Well from afar.
Additionally, here are just a few of our overseas Society members and their stories from the previous "'Well Travelled" feature, prior to the establishment of the Exiles Club:
Part V: A Steelman in South Africa
Clyde Foster – South Africa
Part IV: The Well Society – Perth Division
Graham Prentice – Perth, Australia
Part III: From the Windy City
Tony Gentile – Chicago, USA
Part II: A Steelman Down Under
Andrew Birdsall – Sydney, Australia
Part I: Steelman from the Steel City
Brad Minoski – Pittburgh, USA
If you are a member of the Well Society Exiles Club and you would like to be featured on "'Well Fans Across the Globe", please get in touch as we would love to hear your story.


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What do you do when a freelancing project just isn't right for you? Do you turn it down, or do you take it anyway? Most freelancers already understand that they should say "no" to some clients. But often we freelancers just keep on saying "yes" when we know that we shouldn't. Here on Freelance Folder, we've explained when to say "no" and even provided some guidelines for saying "no." Why do we do it? … [Read more...]
Two Special Words that Will Make Your Clients See You Differently
What if there were two words that you could use that would help you get along better with current clients and also improve your chances of getting new ones? Would you want to make use of those words? Of course you would... It almost sounds too good to be true, but guess what? There actually are two words that can help improve your client relations and help you get new clients. What's more, you've probably … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Do You Accept Rush Work?
Some freelancers dread them. Other freelancers welcome them as a way to make extra money. I'm talking about those last-minute jobs with impossible deadlines that freelancers are sometimes asked to do--otherwise known as "rush work." There are several approaches that a freelancer can take towards rush work. … [Read more...]
Why You Are Losing Clients (How to Stop)
We spend a lot of time on Freelance Folder talking about marketing. That is because good marketing is very important to a freelancer's success. It is important to get those clients in the door and signed up for your products or services if you are going to earn enough to really support yourself as a freelancer. For some freelancers, though, that "in" door is actually a revolving door. If this is you, it may … [Read more...]
Mastering the Art of Client Relations
How comfortable are you with your clients? Do you feel like you understand what they need and want? Would you rate your communication with your clients as being excellent? Do you think they would come to you for ideas? Are you the first freelancer that your clients turn to when they need something done? If you're like most freelancers, you probably don't know your clients very well. You do your best to … [Read more...]
An (Unofficial) Client Rating Scale
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The Road to Paradise
We stopped to view glacier fed rivers
Beautiful Waterfalls
Majestic valleys
And stopped to see and admire views of Mount Rainer as it loomed larger and larger as we climbed the mountain to Paradise.
This waterfall seemed to have a permanent rainbow in the spray as it cascaded down the mountain.
See also:
Our Trip to Paradise – took 25 years
Our Trip To Paradise Part 2 – Northern Virginia to Longmire
Our Trip to Paradise Part 3 – The National Park Inn
Our Trip to Paradise – Part 5 – Arrival in Paradise (Wildflowers were everywhere) (New)


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Distance isn't an issue. We might be based at the bottom of the world, but our work reaches across the globe.
New Guangzhou Airport Terminal to Open – ChinaDaily.com
Our work for Daifuku BCS at the new Guangzhou Airport Terminal made the news on ChinaDaily.com recently.
Design for Manufacture
Design for Manufacture
I recently bumped into someone who asked what I did for a living. I told them I was a designer and was met with "oh, you create pretty pictures…"
Yes, it's where we start, but it's only a small part of the design process. To develop a product from idea to production requires concept development, CAD modelling, prototyping, CAD refinement, more prototyping and finally production procurement.
227 components, 5 fabric bags, 36 injection mould tools, 3 fabric forming tools, 3 extrusion dies, 8 stamp press tools and 3 spring forming tools produced across two countries is what it took to produce one Barmes freebase. All parts designed and specified from pretty picture to manufacturable product by Formworks.
Shenzhen, China – Aug 2017
It seems we are spending more and more time in China lately helping our clients to ensure their products are coming out to the specifications required and with a high level of finishing.
We've moved!
Shenzhen one week, Melbourne the next.
Shenzhen, China
Guangzhou China
Big week up in China during the past week, working on the assembly of a large scale prototype for a project we are working on in Guangzhou.
A few logistics challenges faced, but a few trips to the local markets, and some super friendly people helped sort that out.
Looking forward to sharing the finished product later in the year.
Häfele AXILO™ launched at Interzum 2017
Awesome to see another great project we worked on with Designerscope™, Häfele AXILO™, released at Interzum 2017.
The Häfele AXILO™ plinth adjusting fitting system– the extended lever for cabinet leveling. Every kitchen installer knows the problems with the leveling of kitchen furniture over the plinth feet, in particular the rear ones … Häfele's clever new adjustment system puts an end to it. The adjustment is done ergonomically and back friendly from the front, with simultaneous monitoring of the level. All told one can save up to 50% of the assembly time. Small cause – great effect. **
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Slimline Dual Injector
It's always great to see another of our projects make it off the drawing board and onto the market. This time it's from one of our long-standing clients Simcro, who we worked closely with on the development of the Slimline Dual Injector.


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Invisalign and Clear Braces
The road to straighter teeth is not always paved with metal!
Invisalign® is a patented technology designed to straighten teeth without braces. Just as traditional braces move teeth in small steps over time, so does Invisalign®. The Invisalign® system utilizes an advanced 3D computer graphics technology that works in tandem with the science of orthodontics.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. If it is determined that you are a good candidate for Invisalign®, a plan is created to give you a custom-made smile that is distinctly you.
The process begins with precise treatment instructions from the orthodontist. These instructions are translated into 3D graphics technology to create a series of precision calculated clear teeth aligners. The aligners are only removed for brushing, flossing and eating. Every 2 weeks, a new – slightly modified aligner replaces the prior one causing the teeth to shift into their custom calibrated position.
How long does Invisalign take?
Wear each set of Aligners for 2-3 weeks
- Remove Aligners only to eat, drink, brush and floss
- Your teeth will move gradually each week
- Visit us every 8 to 10 weeks for progress checks
- Total treatment time averages 6 to 18 months
- Average number of Aligners is between 10 and 30
Invisalign® has been tested and proven to be effective in clinical research. It is a system used in orthodontic practices nationwide.
Dr. Harrison is trained and certified by Align Technology and can diagnose and treat using Invisalign®.


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You guys, how many times have you fantasized about the perfect room as a child? I now I have. Like A LOT. So lets go through the key steps of making your little treasure's room the most special place in the whole wide world.
(Fell free to add more, you creative beasts)
1. Hiding spot
2. Toy housing
3. Home office
4. Sports center
Tipis are taking over the world by storm. You can easily use one of hundreds DIY ideas from the Pinterest or skip the trouble and just go and buy one online. I mean seriously, what could be better than snuggling up with your fav toys on a pile of pillows?
In a tipi.
In style.?
Asking politely to take toys home or any fairy tale place you can come up with for that matter sounds a thousand times better than "clean up that mess, or else". Doesn't it?
So I came up with this idea of building a multipurpose toy storage unit, which also serves as a doll house and,
wait for it,
a cozy reading corner!
How cool is that. It could be taken apart as separate houses to build the toy city and be built into one piece again. Well, at least in my head it looks great. Well, gonna play with this idea during the weekend and post the results on Monday.
You'll find a little sneak a peek below.
Wish me luck, and have a fantastic weekend!
We'll finish the magic list soon! Promise! Home office and sports center awaits!
What would make the room magical to you or your little treasure?


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Twitter and Instagram a bunch of the sketches and photos of guests showing off their illustrations fresh from my sketchpad, but since it was such a long event and I had so many I'm spotlighting more of my favorites here on Fabulous Doodles. The spot I was stationed to draw at was a little dark at times so the photo's didn't all turn out so well, but I've lightened them up in photoshop and hopefully you can get the gist.
Monika Chiang post,) fashion bloggers, models, and stylists including Phillip Bloch, (shown below) with his custom fashion illustration. This was such a fun event to be a part of, and for a truly fantastic line that I've actually been using on my hair ever since.
Vogue again! This time I'll be live-sketching at a much smaller cocktail party for their Vogue Blogger Network. Since you can always count of fashion bloggers to be sketchably chic I'm sure this event will result in many Fabulous Doodles worthy new illustrations as well, so stay tuned!
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(All images and illustrations: Brooke Hagel)


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No doubt most people my age remember this product, the meat when there was no fresh meat, cooked and served in all sorts of ways to made it vaguely edible.
Fried was always the best way to eat it, served with peas and mashed potatoes, and lots of tomato sauce, or dead horse as we used to call it!
But I never got sick of it, unlike how I get really sick of the SPAM that appears in my SPAM folder every single day, regardless of the fact I have apparently set my website up to reject all sorts of unsavoury words.
The 'Spammers' are, to put it mildly, annoying, and are probably the only thing that annoys me regularly, and the one thing I dislike about having a website.
Why would my lovely readers want to know about free online drugs on my site, or anything else for that matter, when all they have to do is hit Mr Google?
If anyone has advice on reducing the number of SPAM that ends up in my SPAM folder, please let me know.
In the meantime, perhaps I'm going to have to purchase a tin of SPAM, maybe even fry it, and then eat it with mashed potatoes and mushy peas, to help reduce my 21st Century dislike of those wretched Spammers!


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Bernard Hickey embarrasses himself
If you are going to be upheld as an expert in your field, and promoted as an economics correspondent, you must make sure you get the basics right.
Auckland Council has an official target of improving affordability in the world's most liveable city to five times income by 2030.
The trouble is the Government has no credible strategy to get there. Under Key's plan to slow it down, even to low single-digit rates, there would have to be an explosion in wage inflation.
Grimes is dead right. Improving affordability will require outright price falls and big ones. Read more »


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Presentations and Papers
Delivering papers and presentations prepared by industry experts, Cornerstone demonstrates leadership in the environmental industry.
Cornerstone attends an array of conferences related to the industries we serve, making presentations and delivering papers on a number of issues. We are pleased to share a selection of recent presentations and papers our technical experts have prepared.
Check back periodically for new material.
Presentations and Papers 2016
February, 2016 – Global Waste Management Symposium
Poster Session: Web-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Better Landfill Stewardship, by Aaron Weier
Presentations and Papers 2015
October 2015, MWCC Symposium
Using GIS to Make Better Decisions, by Aaron Weier
April 13 – 14: 2015 SWANA NJ Chapter Annual Spring Conference
Odor and H2S Modeling and Its Implications, Permit Problems, by Edwin P. Valis, Jr.
March 16-19, 2015: SWANAPALOOZA
Recent Trends in Biogas Conversion to High BTU Fuel
March 6, 2015: Engineering Society of Detroit's 25th annual Solid Waste Technical Conference at Michigan State University
GIS – using GIS to manage and analyze a landfill
Papers and Presentations from 2014 and Previous Years
July 17, 2014
Presentations available for download from the Global Waste Management Symposium 2014.
The Journey to Designing an Aeration System for a CASP Facility. Presented by Paul Stout, PE.
2014 Federation of New York FNYSWA Spring Conference at the Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing, NY. May 19-21, 2014
Presentations available for download from Cornerstone Environmental's presenters on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th.
Monday, May 19th
Panelist Discussion, Moderated by Prentiss Shaw
The Leachate Treatment and Disposal Albatross, Presented by Gary DiPippo (Cornerstone Environmental) and Richard Carbonaro (Mutch Associates)
Odor-Deal With It. A Case of Sites Dealing with Landfill Odors, Presented by Daryl O'Dell and co-authored with Matthew Beebe
Tuesday, May 20th
Differentiating Sources of Groundwater Plumes Near Landfills, Presented by William Soukup (Cornerstone Environmental) and Robert D. Mutch (Mutch Associates)
Making the Case for Geotechnical Instrumentation of Landfills – How Instrumentation Can Save Your Site, Presented by Robert Holmes
Turning the Corner at Brookhaven Landfill, Presented by Patrick Bell
Overliner or Landfill Mining? By Prentiss A. Shaw, Martin L. Ryan, Patrick M. Bell
Best approach for a landfill expansion for an unlined landfill. Presented at the SWANA Landfill Symposium on March 26, 2014.
Leaping Forward to Energy Recovery – Increasing Your GCCS Output and Removing Sulfur to Bring an Energy Project Online, By Maura E. Dougherty, PE, Paul Stout, PE, Anthony M. Pelletier, PE, W. Todd Whittle
An overview of challenges associated with incorporating all of the design variables for a large project with multiple interested parties, while meeting timelines and meeting compliance requirements.
Let's Install it Once – Case Study on Caisson Wells, By Kyung J. Kho, P.E., Paul D. Flory, Esq.
Ways to avoid problems when operating GCCS components in active fill areas. Find out how to avoid having repeatedly replace extraction wells and header pipelines.
Landfill Gas System Considerations at High-Btu Landfills, By W. Jay Martin, PE, MS
An interesting examination of some of the challenges and opportunities in operating a project while maintaining both environmental compliance and quality inlet gas.
Comparison of 1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional Surface Water Models for Floodplain Delineation and Surface Water Design at Landfill Facilities, By Garth R. Bowers, PE, Carl E. Bueter, PE, Larry Henk
An interesting comparison of one-dimensional and two-dimensional modeling used in siting and design of landfill facilities.
GHG Beyond Reporting, By Kyle Nay
Get the background on GHG rulemaking and learn the significance of the rules, as well as the implications of the new Tailoring Rule that recently went into effect.
The Negative Effect of Delayed Landfill Closure, By Mark Swyka and Gary DiPippo
An interesting case study on the effect of delayed landfill closure, with information on a 40-acre site with an unlined cell and groundwater contamination. Learn the results of delaying capping, including what happened, what could have happened, and why it's not a good idea to delay capping, especially where there is evidence of groundwater contamination.
The New Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Non-Mining General Permit for Storm Water Discharges, By Craig Young
Learn what these new regulations are and what you need to do to comply with them.


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Rider Profile
Name: Gareth Montgomerie
Primary Club: GT Muc Off Racing - www.gtmuc-offracing.com
Now into my 13th year as an Elite MTB rider and 3rd season with the domestic MTB team GT Muc Off Racing. I have a firm focus on qualifying for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Outside of racing I work with a guiding company (www.GPM10.com) in Mallorca, the French Alps and Pyrenees.
Career Highlights to date:
1st British National Points Series 2008
2nd Rd 5 BMBS 2012
3rd RedBull Hillchasers 2012 & 2013
5th Rd 3 BMBS 2012
1st 2011/12 Scottish CX Championships
13th Commonwealth Games XCO 2006 – Melbourne
Who Inspires you and why:
I'm still inspired by the riders that I grew up watching at the 1991/2 world cup in Strathpeffer. Riders like David Baker, Barrie Clarke, John Tomac, Nick Craig and Thomas Frischknecht.
How do you celebrate/relax after a big event:
There isn't normally much time immediately post event to celebrate or relax due to travel. Once home and sorted a meal out with friends is the norm.
You can follow Gareth on twitter: @gmontgomerie