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For a couple of weeks now, mostly a result of this story in The New York Times on Apple and its Chinese outsourcing, a lot of folks are all aflutter. People are focusing on the fact that Apple is making its iPhone and iPad in China, but they forget this is a decades-old practice and there's a reason for it.
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The decision Apple made, the same thousands of other companies made before and certainly will make moving forward, is a result of one simple fact. And that is — it is impossible to produce consumer technology products in the US as quickly and as efficiently as in China.
Why is this? While China's advantage once was its lower labor costs, that's no longer the primary reason for high-tech products being made there. Over the years, China has parlayed its initial cost advantage into creating a huge infrastructure of skilled employees, a massive base of factories, and an entrepreneurial environment like no place else on earth.
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The real advantage of China is its ability to get a high-volume product developed, manufactured and ready for market quicker and more cost-effectively as any place else. That provides a real advantage in an industry where time to market can make the difference between success or failure.
For U.S. companies, the best tactic is to engage quickly with a Chinese partner and get a team in place in a few weeks. There's a noticeable lack of bureaucracy and a willingness of these Asian companies to take risks, something that is anathema to U.S. startup business culture and a weak point.
Know this also: China-based companies practically on-demand are able to scale up production of a major project on short notice. It's not uncommon for a company to begin production of a complex new product in early November and ship a million of them in time for Christmas sales. They also can scale down quickly. Notice how quickly that HP TouchPad overflow — tablets were over and done.
In China, there are many companies that already make products similar to those you want, so there's no learning curve. The companies will engage without spending weeks of analysis, do it on a handshake, and not wait for the months to create and negotiate a contract first.
China has a huge resource pool of middle-level manufacturing and production engineers as well as assembly workers that can take a design and bring it into production quickly and efficiently. The work ethic at these companies is intensely strong — with often-color coded teams of 1000s of workers coordinated to move and work as one, and do so in as many hours as are required. Like in a US startup.
With so many Chinese companies building so many products for so many customers, suppliers of parts and services are all located within one or two hours of one another, a stone's throw from Hong Kong in, say Shangzou or Zhen Zhen, just a few train stops away.
That means competitive pricing, quick delivery, local expertise as well as a very large pool of talented resources in the region. China's distance from the U.S. in no longer a barrier; Fedex and UPS have huge hubs that can deliver a product to the customer two days after it rolls off of the assembly line.
Companies in Asia offer attractive costs by working on very slim margins, often just a few percent. They often offer their customers free or low-cost development services in order to keep their factories busy. This allows for sourcing e-commerce store products easily.
Another article in the NY Times this past Thursday focused on worker mistreatment. It was a sensational piece written by reporters with little understanding of the real issues. In my 30 years of working in China, bringing technology products to factories of all kinds, rarely have I seen abuse. Workers flock to the cities with factories from rural farm areas where jobs are scarce and pay little. The competition for these workers is intense and companies compete with free housing, recreation centers and other benefits.
Still, it would be naïve to think exploitation does not exist or that people are not abused; it's just nowhere as prevalent as it's made out to be. Remember the stories of suicides on the Foxconn campus? When Wired magazine examined the statistics, the suicide rate was well below that of the population at large.
It's a story that plays well in the media as a simplistic reason why we are less competitive. But it diverts us from facing the real reasons for the loss of jobs, particularly when most of the cost of a technology product is not the labor, but the components that go into it. Labor costs, in fact, are typically about 5% of the total cost of a consumer electronic product.
Our country's lack of understanding is what continues to cause us to fall further behind. The success of China as the world's manufacturing hub is not only the result of the growth in Asia's capabilities, but in our country's inability to compete. Our labor pool lacks sufficient mid-level workers and engineers. Corporate and government bureaucracies, a short-term financial focus, lack of risk-taking, and legal roadblocks also contribute.
The origins of this problem go back more than 30 years. Even then I found that it was difficult to find U.S. companies to work with me in developing consumer products. Many of them grew as suppliers to the military and defense industries, and were ill equipped to participate in the growth of the consumer electronics industry in the United States. They were trained to earn large profits and work to their own schedule. When requesting help from companies, I would hear back in hours from most Asian companies, and in days or even weeks from U.S. companies. Asian companies seemed always much hungrier, and that's still true today.
In fact, the movement to Asia has been led by the design engineers wanting to get their product into production, rather than by the accountants looking for lower costs.
These are the real reasons more and more companies flock to China to get their product made. What can we do to become more competitive? Watch my column here at anewdomain.net … soon.


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8th AFGHAN HOUND WORLD CONGRESS
30th April - 1st May
ITALY (Brescia) 2014
(Compiled by Steve Tillotson, June 2014)
Acknowledgement - I have used some information from thei Italian congress website (website no longer on line since I compiled this page). My thanks to the organizers. Steve T.
"The Afghan Hound....Hunting Machine Or Best In Show Machine?"
The goal of the 8th AHWC is to investigate the condition of the breed after 100 years of breeding selection.
2. INTRO/SUMMARY by Cinzia Aymaretti Camia (Gran Pamir, Italy)
- The 8th Afghan Hound Congress opening and welcomes speakers:Dr. Clemente Grosso (I), Member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Kennel Club (ENCI)
Mr. Ulf Fjelsted Jrgensen (DK), World Congress Promoter
Mr. Roberto Bongiovanni (I), Chairperson of the Italian Afghan Hound Club (A.I.A.L.A.) hosting the 2014 World Congress
- The different stocks that developed in the early decades are now globalizing into a sole model.Is it important to keep a morphological diversification?
Dr. Guido Perosino (I) - Dr. Gran Bodegrd (S)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- From Ghengis Khan's dog to Barbie's pet.The different models evolve, and breed features inevitably become extreme:
is the "hyper-type" drifting us away from the Standard?
Ms. Susan Rhodes (UK)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- Afghans bred for Lure coursing and Racing purposes drift away from the"globalized" type bred for show purposes - Comparison between modelsMr. Mario Canton (I)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- Which model is nearer to the so far unchanged Standard?Morphological structure
is it better judged in the show ring or on the field?
development of the temperament within the coursing field would it be appropriate to consider the license of coursing compulsory to the confirmation of a champion title?
Coat pattern
Is the coat of today's Afghans typical?
Despite what the Standard says, stripping is widespread and tolerated.
Can we breed without using scissors?
Dr. Espen Engh (N) - Mr. ge Gjetnes (N)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- The conformation judge today.Are judges still able to influence breeding choices? What's their role today? Are the new generations of breeders aware that Afghans are supposed to hunt in Afghanistan or are they solely aiming to get to the Best in Show ring?
Ms. Lotte Jrgensen (DK)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- Proud or aloof?How the meaning of two simple terms can influence the interpretation of the Standards - "proud" (UK) vs "aloof" (USA) by its breeders and fanciers. As well eventually the evolution and the future of the Afghan Hound.
Mrs. Cinzia Aymaretti (I) and Dr. Emanuela Camia (I)
Moderator: Dr. Stefano Marelli (I)
- Voting for an International Afghan Hound Committee
- Closing RemarksMr. Roberto Bongiovanni (I)
- Dinner/Voting ResultsDinner with music and dance, during the dinner the results of voting will be announced
The main Theme of the Congress was the issues of breed Globalization. The presentations were intended to not just to find an answer but to make breeders minds up to the question as well to manage its risk vs its real or supposed advantage. That said the proposal of a Sole Unified Standard was an item to be taken under consideration. As the Proposal author I feel myself authorized to talk about it. I wrote a Study for a Sole Internationa Unifiedl Standard just because actually the two main Sts are not in opposition but on the contrary they are complementary,as very well said above by Stephanie Hunt-Crowley and by somebody else's posts. I presented my work at the south Afrika Congress in 2003 as a Standards extension. My aim was not to teach how to read and interpretate the Sts to experienced longtimer Breeders, ( I am aware they don't need it), My aim was to clear newcomers and newbreeders minds up (exspecially those feeling themselves "know-it-all" ones after breeding one litter).
The reason why I wrote it and wanted to promote it was 'coz In the last decades Europe saw a huge imports from USA, not all of them of top quality and most very different from European St.'s"Type" . After some years of mistruts towards the new imports, many newcomers to the breed started to mix Europena lines with US lines mostly without enough knowledge of what they were actually doing and by their own many AR judges got their mind confused about the difference. The Sole Standard or better to say an Extension to the FCI/AKC Sts. was thought to help the Breeders' views from many country joining under a shared direction even with all those most sacred differences which I never will get tired to treasure .
This need is shared by most European fanciers (like the Congress Questionnaire answers witness with 2/3 of approvals to its benefits). I Understand that this view is not as well shared by some OZ friends, 'coz I assume that maybe they don't feel-and never did- the problem dramatically like in Europe ,I suppose 'coz they have been actually greatly coooperative breeders each others with a high grade of breeding ability mixing their own lines with just a bit of the needed imports.
My opinion,sorry if I mistake.I want to assure everybody that The Unified Standard I worked at is just a new writing where both the Stds are joined without any omissions or changes but just clearly explained .That said I am aware that the International official Organizations NEVER will accept to recognize one SOLE STANDARD, but I am sure that a recognized Extension could get under official consideration. The writing of The Unified international Standard is edited on the AIALA Official 30thYR BOOk which has been presented to all the Congress attenders and can be ordered from the AIALA Club of Italy. I will be happy to share it with somebody interested by email or even after a next posting into my Gran Pamir Website (need some time to do it).
Into the same BOOK I wrote a lot of articles about AH Morphology and the History of the Breed and other items.
(AHT Ed note - Above info extracted from Cinzia's Facebook post dated 6/17/2014)
3. IMPRESSIONS FROM AN AUSTRALIAN DELEGATE by Pamela Bennett, (Doyen, Australia)
The 8th Afghan hound World Congress was held in Italy on 30th April and 1st May 2014 with speakers as diverse as the delegates from many countries, including three (3) from Australia.
Apart from those who came from Europe and Scandinavia, the British had the biggest number of people. Many of these however were in Italy for the two Championship shows, and a holiday, and not to attend the Congress. I am not sure what the purpose/vision/mission of World Congress events isto learn from those with experience in the breed and who are able to look at the problems which may be either inherent or developmental.
I am sure that the Congress topics attempted to address many of the issues which have become a worry to breed enthusiasts across the world. This was evidenced in the results of a questionnaire which was distributed by FB contact prior to the Congress starting. Over75% of respondents indicated that the quality of the Afghan hound in their country was decreasingbreed numbers are becoming fewer and fewer, registrations are falling according to 75% of the answers.
Movement and fronts were the top faults, with only 2.5% considering that a tail without a ringa breed hallmarkwas a worst fault.
From a list of most important far and away, with twice as many % points than movement, was correct balance and proportions. I would have thought that from this result movement would have had equal importance. Again a ringed tail came in low down the list. To be fair the list asked for four (4) answers only.
One of the most contentious questions asked for the reason(s) for the decline in qualitythe winning result was a poor judging job well ahead of poor breeding work! This was of course disputed in one of the presentations! Almost equal to poor breeding was too much emphasis on coat (growth and maintenance.
There was one other question which received a mixed response. This had to do with a universal standarda sole breed standard in the questionnaires words. If the responses which indicated that this would benefit the breed were added together 65% of those who answered said it wouldfrom absolutely wouldto probably would. This leaves 1/3 of respondents who are against the concept.
To a very large degree these results were not addressed at the Congress, so could well form the basis of the content of the next Congress to be hosted by the Netherlands in Amsterdam at the same time as the World show in 2018. No doubt the first International Council has this well in handor will have in collaboration with the Netherlands.
This Council is formed of five (5) members, three (3) of whom are referred to as the committeethe other two as the reserves. This was not as I understood it to be as the three elected by ballot represent a small part of the International scene. And the two reserves are both women. The elected members in order are Ulf Fjelsted Jorgensen (Dk) Michael Canalizo (USA) Willem Buitenkamp (NL) Cinzia Aymaretti (I) Iren Naaritz (EE)
Not an International representation
The topics of the Congress covered such subjectsand I quote the titles here:
The different stocks developed in the early decades are now globalizing into a sole model. Is it important to keep a morphological diversification?
Presenters were Dr Guido Perosino (I), an Agricultural Scientist specializing in animal breeding and zoo-technology. His breed of interest is the Leonberger and other big mountain dogs.
Guido was followed, on much the same topicthey are grouped was that well known Paediatrician Goran Bodegard well respected in his professional field and as a writer and speaker on all things dog.
Between them they made some good pointsjust a few which I jotted down at the timesome may be paraphrased
Breeders should maintain the breed and not breed solely for selfthis does not enhance the gene pool which leads to the problem of homogeneity vs variability
Breeders need an appropriate plan when breedingselectioncross overconsanguinity to improve/maintain the genetic potential
In choosing a breeding plan there should be an objective clearly in the mind of the breederto win in the ringORmaintain the breed. Show results are NOT the best way to choose breeding stock
Selection of breeding stock should be in the hands of the breederNOT the judge.
This last caused some interaction both for and against (see questionnaire results)!
Loved one of Gorans comments that in breeding one should not look for too much WOW
Suggested that the breed is not being well husbanded as far as breeding is concerned for the following reasons
Judges who corrupt the standard to suit their own interpretation
Lack of knowledge of the breed shown by many judges
Poor education of judges by the relevant Kennel Clubs/Councils
Show committees who invite judges because they are usefuli.e. can be subcontracted for money!
The final presentation for the first day was our Australian) National judge Susan RhodesFrom Genghis Khan's dog to Barbies pet.
The different models evolve and breed features inevitably become extreme: is the hyper-type drifting away from the standard?
Susan is an accomplished speaker, and my only comment at the time was she says it allwill she do it.
I leave that answer to you!
The second day began with a very academic erudite presentation in Italianyes we were in Italy. Translations were in PowerPoint slidesbut lose something in the translation, when the body language might be suggesting something else.
The presenter was Mario Canton (I) who, according to his CV has been involved in the study of dogs from a scientific point of view for many many years. And it showed. His interest is in the functional morphology He spoke on Afghan hounds bred for lure coursing and racing purposes drift away from the globalised type bred for show purposescomparison between models
Form follows function
Is combining different functions in one dog valuable for a show dog
Differences in structure are quite markedcan one dog do everythinghave we gone too far?
I am sure he answered some of these questions but he was cut off as he tended to go overtime.
Other speakers included Espen Eng and Age Gjetnes (N) who are both well known sighthound breeders and International judgesEspen judging Crufts in 2015 with Susan Rhodes.
Both these speakers have a wealth of knowledge about the breed and shared this, my comment is very shortmaybe I was getting tired Should there be a common goal for the breedlooking at the foundation from which it sprang.
The final presentations were from two of the well known breeders Cinzia Aymaretti Camia and the incomparable Lotte Jorgensen.
Both were in fine form, Lotte her usual selfher verbal presentation seemed to drift from the script printed online in the Congress FB page I recommend this to you. There are several scripts on that page.
As mentioned at the start of this report the day concluded with the election of the first International Afghan hound Council. This was not without some incidents as we were asked to vote for something that had not been presented with its objectives, no mission statement or anything that would tell an International affiliate what the intentions of this council are.
No-one was forthcoming, then or now to present these briefs; one target was to co-ordinate World Congresses, but they neglected to call for an offer to host the next oneuntil the Netherlands spokesman Willem Buitenkamp stood up and asked if they were doing this, as they had at every other Congress, then offered Amsterdam with the World Show in 2018.
Sadly the weather was cold and dampthe first show was held in the rain with mud underfoot, the judge in a rain coat no indoor venuethe weather was better for the second show, but I was in Naples so missed it!
Pamela Bennett
Editor AHC of NSW
The congress provided a questionnaire about the breed, The questionnaire and full results can be seen here
Summary and comments on the questionnairee -
QUESTIONS 1 and 2 - Is the quality of Afghan hounds declining at (1) home and (2) abroad -
(1) 65% =yes, (2) 75% = yes
QUESTION 3 - Is the number of hounds increasing - NO 75% of respondends replied no
QUESTION 4 - What do you think can influence quality of the breed?
-Good breeding
-Good judging
Over 90% felt these were the main influences on quality
QUESTION 5 - What carthes your attenion first when evauating an Afghan hound?
-Balance and proportions
-Head and expression
-Correct structure
93% of respondents felt these were the most important points
QUESTION 6 - In your opinion which is the worst fault (respondents got to pick
four points from a list of 21). The top three answers, each gaing just over 10% were -
-Bad front
-Bad topline
-Movement with no power and extension
Three of the 21 points referenced temperaent (Agressive temperament, shy temperament and
temperament lacking proudness and aloofness) and these items amounted to just over 13% so
as a category, Temperament was deemed to be the worst
QUESTION 7. - What is most important? (respondents got to pick four points from a list of 19)
The top two answsers, gaining 20.8% and 10.5% were
-Correct balance and proportions
-Powerful movement with long extension
Temperament gained just over 6% which left it in about 7th place of most important items. Again
we had various types of temerament - 1 primitive independent temperament, 2 friendly but stubborn temperament,
3 happy and showy temperament. So between questions 6 and 7 we have six different types of temperament. Oddly,
in question 6 Temperament(s) (in aggregate) amount to the worst fault, but by contrast in question
7 temperament(s) only achieved 7th place. So the supposed worst Afghan fault is not the most important?
QUESTION 8. - Do you think the breed of today has changed compared to the original stock?
84% of respondents said YES
QUESTION 9.- If you think the breed has improved, point out 2 possible reasons among the six listed. Top items were-
-Good health and nutrition care 39.6%
-Good breeding work 38.6%
QUESTION 10. - If you think the breed has worsened point out 2 possible reasons among the five listed. Top items were -
-Poor judging job 30.8%
-Poor breeding job 26.8%
In question 9 Poor Judging was one of the lowest improvement points (scored only 4.9%), so poor judging being
one of the breed's worsening points is at least consistent between questions 9 and 10. Good Breeding was
second highest improvement point in question 9 with a score of 38.6%, whereas in question 10 Poor Breeding
is rated second worsening point in the breed.
QUESTION 11.- Do you think that working on a sole Breed Standard could help preserving and improving our breed? Top responses-
YES (probably) 50.8%
Maybe NOT 21.93%
YES (definitely) 14.91%
NOT at all 12.28%
Close to 73% were in the YES direction, 27% were in the NO direction. So overall a majority think
a single breed standard would improve the breed.
12 Contributors to questionnaire
66 owner/exhibitors 52.38%
46 breeders 36.51%
11 owners 8.75%
3 professional handler 2.38%
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The Grand Opening of Alicante: Spanish Mediterranean Restaurant celebrated the new addition to downtown Palm Springs on May 22, 2013 and recognized restaurant owner Mindy Reed in celebration of "International Victorious Woman Month." Reed, who also owns Zin American Bistro, was presented with a Certificate of Congratulations by Palm Springs City Councilmembers Ginny Foat and Paul Lewin on behalf of Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet and the entire City Council, recognizing Reed's outstanding business and philanthropic contributions to the community of Palm Springs while overcoming major life challenges. "I feel really fortunate to be a part of the village of Palm Springs," says Reed. During nine years in business, her two restaurants have served nearly 500,000 meals to locals and visitors to the city.
As part of the celebration, guests of the event raised $1,350 to benefit her AIDS LifeCycle event through Reed's donation of 25% of the proceeds from the evening's dinners and 100% from a paid raffle. Reed is a third-year participant in the grueling 545-mile, 7-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and the money raised will go toward her ambitious fundraising goal of $15,000. Reed has consistently been among the top individual fundraisers, raising over $27,000 in the first two years of the event.
Along with Councilmembers Foat and Lewin the guests included philanthropist and architect J.R. Roberts, Chef Andre Carthen, Michael Matthews, Mary Jo Ginther, The Voice of the Desert Joey English, and Desert AIDS Project's Brett Klein and Boudoir Entertainment's Alexis Ortega.
Alicante, named for the Spanish coastal city, whose cuisine is a combination of Spanish, French and Mediterranean influences. The menu includes a carefully crafted wine selection with over 30 selections between $20 – $40 featuring predominantly Spanish, French and Italian wines, which complements a menu offering tapas and a variety of entrees inspired by this Spanish Mediterranean style.
Alicante: Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine is located at 140 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 south of Tahquitz Canyon Drive.
For reservations call 760-325-9464 or for more information including lunch and dinner menus and the wine list, visit the restaurant online at http://AlicantePS.com.
For information or to make a donation to Mindy Reed's AIDS LifeCycle fundraising efforts visit http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/ZinChick.
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Designed the graphic on this is an officially licensed Star Wars youth t-shirt by licensee Styln Online. My graphic was included in the 2009 Lucasfilm style guide, then selected by the licensee, approved by Lucas Licensing, finally available for purchase online.
Lucas Licensing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lucasfilm Ltd. responsible for licensing and merchandising activities related to Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and other Lucasfilm properties.
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Interview with Kit Campbell
Sure! I'm Kit Campbell and I write mostly fantasy, though I stray into science fiction, horror, and straight paranormal from time to time. Besides that, I wrangle a house of ever-increasing chaos and occasionally make up fictional creatures over at my blog.
You have a new book coming out on Dec. 1st, Shards, an urban fantasy/paranormal romance. Care to share a bit about your latest book?
Shards came to me in a dream. I know how corny that sounds, but my brain does this weird thing where, when I realize I'm dreaming, I start to try and organize the events into a narrative. And for some reason, a lot of times I have third-person dreams, where I'm watching, rather than being directly involved.
Shards straddles the line between urban fantasy and paranormal romance, in that there is a strong romantic subplot, but there's also a lot of external factors making life difficult for the main characters. And it twists in a variety of different mythologies, though most of it is based on early Bible mythology and various cultures' beliefs that accompany that mythology.
You've written several short stories and a novella in the fantasy genre, and have a love of mythology. What draws you to these fantasy settings and mythology?
I've always been more attracted to non-standard settings—fantasy, science fiction, etc. It's not that I don't think real life can't be interesting, but it's more like, I know what to expect from real life, so I'd rather explore what would happen if things were different, whether that be magic or technology or changes in society, for good or bad.
As for mythology—these are stories that people made up to explain how the world worked. Why some things were good, and some were bad. Why weather did what it does and where people came from, and where they went after they died. These were stories that people believed. And I think it's really interesting to look at mythological stories and characters and see how they can still be relevant today.
Do you have a preference for writing short stories, or longer works such as novellas and novels? And do you find one form easier to write, or do they both have their own unique difficulties?
If you asked me this a few years ago, my answer would have definitely been that I preferred writing longer works, but since then I have started writing short stories on a more regular basis, mostly for anthologies and to squeeze in some writing when I'm in an editing phase on a bigger project, and they've grown on me. That said, I have to write longer and short fiction completely differently, and I still feel a novel is easier to do.
Can you tell us about your writing process? Where do your ideas originate? Do you have a certain writing routine?
For a novel, I normally start with a premise, and then I find some characters and a vague idea of plot, and off I go. And then, about halfway through, I'll sit down and outline the rest of the story so I can make sure all my loose threads are tied up. Between drafts, I do extensive character and plot work, and I do a lot of rewriting in my edits. As far as a routine, I just try to get a couple thousand words a day, and I never edit during a first draft.
As for my ideas, they come from all over. Dreams, like Shards. A line of dialogue from a TV show, or the chorus of a song. Myths and legends. Photographs and magazine articles. I tend to be drawn to things that can hide mysteries, like old keys, mirrors, overgrown mazes or ruins—things of those ilk.
What is the hardest part of writing fantasy fiction?
I learned the hard way that you need to do your world-building before you start writing, at least to some degree. Otherwise you just flounder around, and it shows, because the underlying structure needed to make your world feel real is missing.
What is your greatest challenge as a writer?
I'm a bit slow. A first draft may only take a few months, but I often spend six-plus months on edits, so I'm not as prolific as a lot of other authors. Also, description and I don't always get along.
Who has inspired you as an author?
My mother has been hugely influential to me as an author. When I was little, she wrote children's novels, and watching her write, I think, is a large reason why I started myself. And she still is incredibly supportive of me today—she's never afraid to tell me when my plot or characters are weak, or when something is confusing, and she lets me hash out plot issues with her as needed.
What's next for you?
I have a high fantasy trilogy I've've been working on for, oh, nine years or so. I think it's finally time to start trying to get it out into the world, so that ought to keep me busy for the near future.
Kit Campbell has never met a mythology she hasn't liked. This sometimes leads to issues, such as the occasional Norse God of Thunder showing up in the Garden of Eden. She adores weaving in the possibilities forgotten magic can bring to a story, and enjoys making up new creatures, such as large, venomous monsters that hunt in packs.
Kit's stories have been published in half-a-dozen anthologies, and her YA novella, Hidden Worlds, was released by Turtleduck Press in 2010. Shards is her first full-length novel.
Kit lives in Colorado in a house of ever-increasing chaos.
You can find out more about Kit and her books at these sites:
Website: http://kitcampbellbooks.com/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/KitCampbell
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It's one of the most anticipated movies of all time. It marks 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and pits a whole plethora of heroes against the mad titan Thanos in his question to collect all six Infinity Stones.
But with all these characters, does the film hold up? Jon Brown reviews Avengers Infinity War.


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Kinder goats were developed in 1987 by the Showalter family who crossed a Nubian doe with a Pygmy buck. The breed was developed as a dual-purpose breed for milk and meat. Kids usually are born weighing 4 or 5 pounds and grow rapidly at a rate of about 7 pounds per month.
Recently, 6-month-old and 14 month old Kinder wethers were slaughtered weighing about 50 and 80 pounds respectively, with a carcass weight of 30 and 80 pounds respectively, resulting in a 60-63 dressing percentage. It is possible for a Kinder doe weighing about 115 pounds to produce five kids, who in 14 months can weigh 80 pounds each and dress out at 50 pounds, thereby producing 250 pounds of meat each year.
References: www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/
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Fairies are magical creatures. This is the main thing that sets them apart from humans. However, this isn't your standard wand pointing and funny words magic; the magic in the Artemis Fowl universe is more complex. There are only a few different forms of magic available to fairies and these can be split into two main sections, group magic, and individual magic.
Individual Magic
The lowest form of fairy magic, the mesmer requires only the faintest amount of energy to cast, and is still an extremely effective weapon on humans. Once cast, the victim is under complete mind control from the fairy who cast it. To cast the mesmer, the caster must have clear eye contact with the victim. Therefore, if the victim is wearing sun glasses, or any other equipment which hides their eyes, then they will be safe.
Naturally, this is the most commonly used magic, and does exactly as you would expect. Fairy healing powers are extraordinary. They can cure any wound or illness, and even revive the dead, so long as the victim has only been dead a few minutes. This magic works automatically if the fairy with the healing powers itself is injured, or else the fairy can manually heal someone else.
Block Mind-Wipe
A mind-wipe removes certain memories from the victims conscious mind. In this way, humans can be made to forget that they ever saw fairies, or of course, anything else that the spell caster may not want someone to remember. A block mind wipe removes every memory in a set period of time, both threatening and innocent ones. This is a disadvantage to the victim as they will also forget the normal things they did which were of no problem to anyone.
Group Magic
This is the most advanced form of fairy magic, and requires five very powerful warlocks. The five warlocks must form a pentagon shape, with one warlock at each corner. They must then raise their arms and cast the magic. The time-stop freezes time within that pentagon, allowing events to go on, un-noticed by the world outside. The problem is that the warlocks must keep their arms raised for the duration of the stop, therefore, usually after about one and a half hours, the time-stop will cease. Notably, this magic has been 'computerised' by Foaly. You can read more about this in our Inventions guide.
Precise Mind Wipes
Instead of wiping an entire time period from a person's mind, the Precise Mind Wipe reads through all of the subject's memories individually, and only edits the ones specific to whatever it is that is to be wiped. This form of wipe is far kinder to the subject, as they will still retain any memories which pose no threat to those doing the wipe.


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Do you know Actionbound? It is an interactive game in many locations. Download the Actionbound app and explore an area with a treasure hunt or trail like game called a Bound.
Ours is called Staubbach Stroll. A family friendly 40 minute stroll to find the best views of the Staubbach Falls and discover some interesting facts while you answer some questions along the way. If you get all 12 questions correct, you get a 5% discount on your next stay with us or your first stay if you have just found us. Simply email us your Team name.
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Important signs that your love is true
I am a huge proponent of the word "love." A lot of people claim that using the word a lot diminishes its meaning, but I completely disagree. Language evolves and fills holes in the way we communicate, and over time, we've started creating more meanings for the word: The way you love your parents is different from the way you love your sibling, which is different from the way you love your partner. (And all of these are certainly different from the way you love your Netflix subscription — at least, I'd hope.)
That said, because of all these different meanings, we can feel love for our partner that isn't necessarily true love. Many of us can look back on past romantic relationships and see that we've loved all our partners in different ways, but that some were certainly less deep, enriching, and altogether selfless than other loves. So how do we know that our love for our partner is true? Here are some little subtle signs.
Seeing your partner happy is the best feeling in the world.
In the beginning stages of love, seeing your partner googly-eyed over you was the best feeling in the world. But after some time, there's a shift, and suddenly, just seeing them happy in general is great. Seeing them cracking up with their friends, or talking about something they're passionate about — even going to a museum about their favorite topic (a topic that totally bores you), because you adore seeing them light up.
Your partner swells with pride when you tell them about an accomplishment.
When you tell your partner about a promotion you got at work, their eyes practically shout, "I am so, so proud of you." And vice versa! You support each other and are so proud of each other's accomplishments that you've created a wonderful support net of two.
You can be goofy together.
At first, being in a new relationship can make you want to be the cool, meet-cute character from an indie film. But as things progress, you can let your freak flag fly when you're feeling totally goofy, and you can be your weird self when you feel like it, because you know your partner will never judge you.
Doing nothing together is the best ever.
There often are several stages in the world of What Couples Do. First, there's going out on the town all the time. You want to experience everything together, and you also want to impress each other, so you come up with movie and food recommendations constantly. Then, the relationship gets sexual, and all you two want to do is tangle up the sheets.
But after a while, the thought of doing nothing — just lying and watching Netflix while cuddling — sounds great. Some say this is a sign that the fire is dying down, but I'd say the opposite. It means you don't need any frills to feel happy and comfortable with your partner. You've fallen in love to the point where all you want to do is just be with that person.
You find yourself loving even their "annoying" quirks.
Sure, you want your partner to do the dishes a little more often, but you love every single thing about who they are. And if your partner is out of town, you find yourself missing their snoring. Even their "annoying" quirks are another reason to love them, and you never want them to change a thing.
When one of you says "are you OK?", the other responds honestly.
Saying "I'm fine" after you had a bad day — except you're actually not fine, not fine at ALL — then getting mad at your partner for not magically understanding what you *really* mean like they do in the movies? Yeah, you guys don't do that. Because that's not true love. That's Hollywood-style, read-my-mind-and-sweep-me-off-my-feet love. And guess what? That kind of love doesn't exist. But you and your partner are in true love, you know that what does exist is so much better—- real, human connection between two people who care about each other more than anything in the world.
Picking a dinner place is ultra easy.
Neither of you is deadset on getting every single thing their way. You both naturally want to compromise and find happiness for each other, and that makes the entire process of everything from picking a dinner place to solving arguments so much easier.
You fit in the "relationship triangle."
Psychologist Robert Sternberg came up with a pretty great theory that groups relationship love into seven categories based on three qualities. The presence (or lack) of the qualities — passion, intimacy, and commitment — determined what kind of love you are experiencing. True love — or, what Sternberg calls "consummate love" — is the only kind that had all three qualities.
True love involves being sexually attracted to your partner (passion), feeling bonded and close to your partner (intimacy), and a willingness to make the relationship work no matter what (commitment). That's the only kind of love that's inside Sternberg's triangle.
Somewhere along the line, your partner became your best friend.
True love isn't just romantic, bouquet-of-roses love. It's passion mixed with true, real friendship. The whole intimacy / passion / commitment thing is a perfect recipe for not only a wonderful love, but a best friend for life.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will aim to conduct auctions to sell spectrum now held by television stations to mobile broadband providers in mid-2015, the chairman of the agency said Friday.
It's important to release more spectrum for new, flexible uses, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wrote in a blog post. The FCC will balance demands for more commercial spectrum with the time the agency needs to run a successful auction, he said. The so-called incentive auction will involve a complicated process in which the FCC will auction off spectrum voluntarily turned over by TV stations in exchange for a cut of the winning bid.
"I have often defined the complexity of this multi-part simultaneous process as being like a Rubik's cube," Wheeler wrote. "As part of our auction system development, we will check and recheck the auction software and system components against the auction requirements, and under a variety of scenarios replicating real life conditions. Only when our software and systems are technically ready, user friendly, and thoroughly tested, will we start the auction."
Mobile carriers praised Wheeler's plan, which would auction spectrum in the 600 MHz band, one of the best bands of spectrum for providing mobile broadband service.
Wheeler "has laid out a thoughtful and deliberate approach designed to assure that the FCC conducts a successful auction," Sprint said in a statement. "The schedule acknowledges the complexity of choosing the best auction policies and procedures and the importance of taking the time necessary to develop an auction bidding system which will operate effectively."
The incentive auction will be a "complex task" for the FCC, Kathleen Ham, vice president of federal regulatory affairs for T-Mobile USA, said in a statement. "We are very supportive of getting it right and will work with the FCC to ensure the auction is a success, promoting competition, innovation and consumer benefit."


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Monday, July 31, 2006
Yo' Mama!
This mural was hard to photograph because it is several stories up from the ground on a tall building. It's slightly askew but the colors are interesting. I have no idea about its background, but the pink and blue "MOM" appealed to me.
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Many flowers!
Back from the flower market, 4-yr-old granddaughter Olivia poses with the posies she has chosen. Seems to me that there are many flowers in the photo!
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
The Bacchus Society
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Dogi Pot
The University of Minnesota has a world-class Veterinary School of Medicine on the St. Paul campus. We've taken our dogs to the Small Animal Clinic there for decades. Recently I noticed that the groundskeeper means business when considering the dogs' business!
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I'm trying to learn how to link to other blogs so.......don't despair if your name isn't on my list yet. It's slow-going because I'm not a techie. It'll happen!! I hope to work on it this coming week-end.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
An urban frontyard
This little critter stayed still long enough for me to "shoot" him for our pleasure and enjoyment.
Aside: Couldn't get into ANY blogs until just now (3 pm CDT)!!
Aside: Couldn't get into ANY blogs until just now (3 pm CDT)!!
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
An urban backyard
This aluminum canoe, several years in disuse now, spent idyllic, lazy days floating down the St. Croix river in the past, carrying two happy children, an occasional dog, and my husband and me. Many stories to tell: a wonderful Minolta 35mm camera still resting somewhere on the bottom of the river after a careless but nasty canoe tipover, neighborhood camping trips with wild revelers, sunbathing on sandbars, and scary thunder and lightening storms that seemed to materialize out of nowhere. The grandkids are now old enough to go canoeing, but those darn canoes get heavier and heavier every year!
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
One of our Boys!
St. Paul's native son, F.Scott Fitzgerald, has a theatre named for him, topped with this marque sign hanging above the entrance. Garrison Keeler tapes many of his live shows there, and it is the very site of the filming of A Prairie Home Companion, starring Meryl Streep and a number of other Hollywood notables.
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Santa Fe Influence
One of our local cafes, Bread and Chocolate, has this pseudo fireplace and Sante Fe-influenced cabinet doors in a corner of the room. It's restful and beautiful in its simplicity, different than the rest of the busy place.
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Fantasy Land
Despite less-than-perfect weather, yesterday the white tents that hold a variety of crafts of all kinds were slowing going up, displaying a variety of items: clothing, furniture, jewelry, paintings, photographs--you get the picture. Traffic is blocked from four long blocks on one of our main streets for three days so vendors can sell and customers can delight in the many treasures, while eating goodies from the many food trucks and carts. This booth can satisfy any little girl's imagination.
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Friday, July 21, 2006
Today Starbucks-Tomorrow the World!
Two of my favorite servers at Starbucks, Jason and Abdul, who always remember my name, know what I usually order, and give me a Grande Latte with a smile! There are many more servers there, though, that are just as friendly and efficient. They just weren't there when I had my camera.
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Gov's Pad
St Paul is the capital of the state of Minnesota. Upon each election, the govenor and family reside in this formerly-private residence of the Irvine family , who donated it to the state several decades ago.The brass plaques, one on each side of the wrought iron gate, indicate that it is on the National Register of Historical Places. Of course it is located on Summit Avenue.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
St.Luke's Front Door
Although tastes have changed, historically Summit Avenue has been the premier street in St. Paul. St. Luke's parish has been around for a long time and has nurtured the spiritual lives of many Roman Catholics in the city. The building is huge, and its main entrance on Summit is shown here. PS. Something has occurred along the way, and I can't fix the 404 error; consequently, a click will not produce an enlarged image as it did when I first posted it. Too bad because the detail is wonderful. I think it's computer voodoo!
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Supermarket Cheese Lady
The cheese lady, like her product, is prominently displayed where customers can ask her questions as she cuts, weighs, and seals the cheese packages. The "caution-hot" sign is there to warn both children and adults about the equipment she uses. Apparently they can't resist touching the hot machine, and, adults are worse than the children--even with the sign!
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Supermarket Floral Display
I really prefer the Farmers' Market flowers, or any flowers grown outside in the summer, but when it's winter, I'd gladly fetch a bouquet like these that are still on display in our supermarkets. I wonder why anyone would buy these in the summer when others are available?
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Sunday, July 16, 2006
This display case in Lunds in Highland Park, one of our local supermarkets, has both national and international cheeses on display. Not a bad selection!
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
A Foaming Fountain
Bath anyone? This was an arresting spectacle on Kellogg Boulevard. I wonder how all that foam developed in the fountain? Surrounding it were benches on which were a few sleeping homeless men, both young and old. It would be tempting to use it as a personal bath, I imagine.
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Friday, July 14, 2006
One of Many
Fountains in the city are both small and large. This is one of several that dot neighborhoods in St. Paul.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
Market Musicians
The downtown Farmers' Market has musicians who entertain on Saturdays. Go to kate-musings to see more photos.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Whole Foods
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Highland Theatre
One of the few small theatres left in St. Paul and its suburbs. Lucky for me, it's within walking distance of my house. It has an art deco facade which is not visible from this shot, though.
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
Body Worlds
The exhibit of plasticated bodies and body parts has created lots of interest in the Cities as well as in other cities where it has travelled. (This larger than life mural is on the entrance wall of the Minnesota Science Museum in downtown St. Paul) Some medical people have written letters of protest, feeling that the human body has been desecrated in the name of art. I took my 12-year-old grandson to it, and we both learned a great deal from it. The atmosphere in the galleries as people moved from one section to the next was hushed and very reverent. The poses of the athletes, ice skaters, and dancers were remarkable. The diseased organs were not my favorite and scared the devil out of me! If you are a smoker, you would quit after seeing all the blackened lungs on the bodies. All in all, if it comes to your city, don't miss it!!
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Saturday Farmers' Market
This young, beautiful woman is the favorite flower vendor of many customers at the market.
Almost every Saturday I go downtown St. Paul to see the wares and to buy bread, cheese, vegetables, and flowers from the sellers at the various stalls. Pretending to be Eliza Doolittle I often bring an umbrella along as I stroll the aisles in my private fantasy!
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Friday, July 07, 2006
The Game or the Girls?!
The cheerleaders of our local soccer team, The Minnesota Thunder, accommodate their fans after a game by doing more acrobatics.
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Thursday, July 06, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Campus Art
These metal images on the campus of the University of St. Thomas make me smile. Don't know why they are all female; guess I need to find out why. They're on the corner of Summit and Cretin Avenues on the sidewalk leading to the Science Building. Wonder why they were placed there near that particular building?
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Tuesday, July 04, 2006
A Cliché?
Flags of Old Glory are abundantly displayed over the 4th of July, but recently buntings are becoming more commonplace and are seen often now, draped on private homes, fences and porches.
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Monday, July 03, 2006
"It was a dark and stormy night"...
For several years (three-in-a-row, I think) our city fathers had Schultz's characters made and distributed throughout the city to honor the creator of the comic strip, who was born and reared in St. Paul. One year it was all Charlie Brown, the next it was Lucy, and, of course, Snoopy. Later all the sculptures were sold to individuals, businesses, schools, and other places where they now stand. This one is owned by a local Half-Price bookstore, appropriately so.
For the last few days I've been in Duluth, Minnesota (see my Kate-musings and Kate-travels). I still don't know how to do links and other necessary postings, but I'll learn!
For the last few days I've been in Duluth, Minnesota (see my Kate-musings and Kate-travels). I still don't know how to do links and other necessary postings, but I'll learn!
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In cataract, there is clouding of the natural lens. It causes vision loss in people above the age of 40 years. It is the most common cause of vision loss all over the world. Men and women equally suffer from this problem. Other causes of vision loss such as macular degeneration and glaucoma are less common. Cataract may start developing at an age of 40 years. It is important that people should go for a regular eye check up to an eye specialist for early diagnosis. Early diagnosis can help to prevent further complications. There are different types of cataract. Two most common types of cataracts are:
Congenital cataract and Age related cataract
Congenital cataract: It is present at birth and may develop soon after birth.
Age related cataract: It is a common problem and it mainly occurs with advancing age. It occurs due to degeneration of the lens. It appears later in life and is the most common form of eye disorder.
Symptoms of cataracts
Cataract may start as little effect on vision. A person may complain of blurred vision as if seeing through a cloudy piece of glass. Other important symptoms of cataract are:
- It causes more glares at night. A person may feel difficulty in driving a vehicle at night due to increased glare of light.
- There is fading of colors and they do not appear as bright as before
- Halos may appear before the eyes due to clouding of the lens
- There is difficulty in reading. A person may feel more strain on eyes even while reading during the daytime.
Signs of cataracts
When a doctor examines a person with cataract, he observes the condition of the lens. It appears white with a misty appearance on it. In some cases, it appears black and dark. Any other sign is not available for determination of cataract. An eye specialist can do a vision test to determine the remaining vision of a person.
Causes of cataracts
Important risk factors associated with development of cataract are discussed below. Any particular reason for clouding of the lens is not present but these risk factors are associated with increased chances of developing cataract:
- People suffering from type 2 diabetes and hypertension are more prone to suffer from cataract at an early age.
- Increased exposure to ultraviolet light also increases the risk of developing cataract
- Obesity is also a risk factor for developing cataract
- Alcohol addiction and smoking also increases the risk of developing cataract at an early age
- People who use corticosteroids for a prolonged period of time may develop cataract at an early age
- Any eye injury or inflammation to the eye can produce cataract
- Family history of cataract is another factor for increased risk of cataract
Supplements of Cataracts
There are excellent supplements of cataracts. These natural supplements prevent cataract naturally. All the herbs in the cataract package are safe and effective. The natural supplements of cataracts provide nutrition to the eyes and prevent clouding of lens. These supplements may be taken regularly to prevent cataracts. Important herbs in the package are:
Amalaki Rasayana: It is an excellent natural herb for preventing cataract. It may be used regularly to supply proper nutrition to the eyes. It prevents cataract by maintaining proper blood supply to the eyes. It gives nourishment to the eye cells. It helps to maintain proper vision.
Saptamrit Lauh: This is a natural herb that prevents the symptoms of cataracts. It may be taken every day for normal functioning of the eyes. It is a natural supplement for eye problems and can be taken regularly to get rid of cataract symptoms.
Mukta Shukti Bhasm: This herb is believed to support the normal vision. It provides nourishment to the eyes and helps to get rid of cataract symptoms. It improves vision slowly and can be taken on a regular basis to get rid of cataract symptoms.
Maha Triphala Ghrit: This is an excellent natural supplement that helps to prevent the symptoms of cataract. It may be taken regularly to provide nourishment to the lens and preventing cataract at an early age.
Drishti eye drops: It is a natural herb for eye problems. It provides nutrition to the eyes and help to get rid of cataract. It is a safe herb and can be used regularly. It improves vision and prevents the symptoms of cataract naturally.
Dosage and mode of administration
Mix medicine number 1, 2 and 3 and take one teaspoon two times in a day before breakfast and dinner with water or honey.
Take one teaspoon of medicine no.4 empty stomach in the morning and evening with water.
Put one drop in each eye, two times in a day of medicine no. 5. It is only for external use.
Prevention of Cataract
There are many useful natural products that can be taken to prevent cataract.
- Green leafy vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals to the eyes and help to prevent the symptoms of cataract
- Carrot is believed to be a wonderful vegetable for preventing cataract. Carrots are rich in carotenoids that help to provide nutrition to the eye lens and help to prevent cataract.
- Foods rich in anti-oxidants also help to reduce cataract risk. Foods rich in vitamin C such as amla, lemon, and orange are also good for preventing cataract.
- Omega-3 fatty acids also reduce the risk of cataract. Mainly fish provides omega-3 fatty acids; therefore people who are prone to suffer from cataracts should eat fish that provides omega-3 fatty acids.
- Reduce intake of alcohol and other addictive substances such as tobacco to reduce the risk of cataract.
- One should avoid taking corticosteroids for preventing cataracts. One should not take corticosteroids on a regular basis.


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As concrete slabs sink they create uneven surfaces which are both unsightly and a tripping hazard. This can happen to driveways, walkways, patios and other concrete slabs.
The traditional solution to this problem used to be mudjacking. This is a technique used to repair and lift concrete slabs that have settled by using a mortar-based mix pumped below the slab to lift it to a level position. The mortar-based mixture is referred to as mud or slurry. A hole is drilled in the concrete slab and the slurry is pumped below the concrete.
While mudjacking offered a temporary fix for concrete settlement, over time, many flaws with this process were uncovered – particularly that the weight of the mixture would eventually cause more slab settlement.
AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists offers a fast, effective, and less invasive approach to concrete leveling with SettleStop Concrete Raising. The SettleStop system involves injecting an expanding polymer foam under the concrete for a durable, long-lasting solution. If you're interested in learning about what SettleStop can do for you, call us for a free estimate in Huntsville, Birmingham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbus, Biloxi and nearby.
Why mudjacking is an inferior solution
Mudjacking can be effective for heavy structures, especially when used in conjunction with slab piers. However, it should not be used as a solution to lifting a footing or floor slab that has settled. Most of the time mudjacking will not be able to lift the slab and heavy partition walls sitting on top of it. We highly recommend slab piers be used instead in this situation.
If mudjacking does manage to lift the concrete slab, it is difficult to control as mudjacking lifts walls unevenly. This type of solution is temporary at best. Even with filled voids, the soil below the concrete slab will probably continue to sink over time. You will eventually have to call back a contractor to repeat the process again.
SettleStop Concrete Raising is a much lighter material that expands and lifts concrete slabs through much smaller injection holes. It outclasses old mudjacking techniques in every way, and offers a more permanent solution to your concrete slab settlement needs.
AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists is Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi's trusted concrete leveling contractor. Schedule an estimate to learn more about why SettleStop is our top choice for repairing sunken driveways, sidewalks and more! We service Huntsville, Birmingham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbus, Biloxi and areas nearby.


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– One central location for job details, notes, documents, pictures, plans, reports, website links and more.
– Lead source & Customer tracking (CRM), integrated direct mail program
– Track job status/stage, and aging across projects for all staff in one central location – view reports not available in any other software
– Consolidate multiple source material estimates, labour and misc costs into one manageable estimate
– Complete document management (contracts, change orders, completion & warranty certificates and much more)
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An affordable app that will save thousands of dollars of time, and reduce errors with proven Installed Sales best practices.
One of the things that sets Renoware apart from other platforms we reviewed, is the proposals you can create. It allows us to present customers with a professional quote, specific images, manufacturer links, our own terms, expectations through the project, breakdown of payments and more. Without a doubt the professional image we are presenting with each unique proposal, is assisting us in closing jobs quickly and giving all parties involved a crystal clear image of what the job will entail.
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I was so exhausted from my flight I just wanted a nice room to lay down in, I said what the heck, I put my $20 under my DL because my first night I was doing cash deposit. The girl at the front was kinda young and seemed real nice so I'm glad I got her, it was around 5 pm when I checked in, I explained to her I had 2 reservations because my husband was coming the following day and if it was possible to stay in the same room so I wouldn't have to unpack she said yes that's fine you will have room blah blah on the 5th floor, I passed her my $20 with my DL and nonchalantly asked her btw do you have any complimentary upgrades? She said let me see here and started typing away, she said I can give you the street view King on the 15th floor I said I'll take it :). She then said I'll give you free late check out at 4 so it gives time for your husband to check in to the same room at that time, the whole point of that is because the other 2 nights we were using his debit for the deposit. The following day he was running late and I was freaking out thinking we might loose the room if I had to check out, went down there and explained he was running late and wouldn't make it till 6, they said don't worry we'll just check you out and in and just have him bring his debit card when he comes, when he finally came they returned my $100 deposit and we put his debit card on file, I wasn't charged a resort fee. After we checked out on the second reservation I was charged a resort fee again they were all waived :). So happy with this tip I will definetly do it again every time so worth it!


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Divorce is an unfortunate reality. When the papers are issued or show up in the mail, some fathers may experience hope and liberation. But for others, the process gets ugly and stressful. Especially if they find themselves fighting for custody of their children in divorce.
For those fathers on the stressful high-conflict tract there are emotions of fear, anger, betrayal, and hurt. These fathers may experience a foreboding cascade of legal activity including possible motions for supervised parenting time, custody and psychological evaluations, allegations of domestic abuse, sexual acting out, and parental alienation to name a few.
At the Men's Resource Center, we have years of experience working with fathers and mothers, divorce attorneys, judges, and court professionals.
This presentation is loaded with information to help participants understand the relationship dynamics, heightened emotionality, and legal maneuvering that unfolds for some in the process of divorce. Participants leave with a better understanding of men's issues in the context of divorce, custody, and parenting-time disputes.
Contact the Men's Resource Center for our fee schedule and more information.


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Friday, 23 January 2015
Basic Crazy Quilt Course: Progress Update
Last time, I had learned how to choose a balanced combination of fabrics, how to piece a basic crazy quilt block and then how to hoop it up correctly following Kathy's brilliant instructions.
Since then, I have learned all about various beads, charms and trims. It is incredible the number of different types available and their uses for embellishing crazy quilts. It has been extremely interesting and I am really enjoying extending my knowledge.
In the last couple of days I have learned how to plan the embellishment of my block and, how to use a template to mark the seams ready to embroider. I had never really thought about doing this before but, I can now see how important it is to plan your crazy quilt block embellishments in advance. It enables you to make sure the block is balanced and, avoids any clashes of embellishment on the seams. This is going to help me tremendously when I start embellishing my February CQJP Challenge block.
I have now completed the first stage of the embroidery on the seams and I am very pleased with how the block is looking. I can't wait to move on to the next stage!
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Oh wow you have taken to this crazy quilting like a duck to water..bravo it's coming along fabulouslyReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Dawn! I am really enjoying this class! Thank you for introducing me to it!! :) xDelete
I love reading about your joy in embellisment! And it's looking beautiful.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Linda! Thank you.... I am REALLY enjoying this class! Can you tell? :) xxDelete
This is very pretty, I am looking forward to seeing the next stages.ReplyDelete
Does this mean a whole new collection of embellishments to look forward to?Replies
Hello Janet! Thank you! Yes, lots more embellishment still to go... silk ribbon embroidery, beads, trims and charms! Looking forward to adding them all!! :) xDelete
Loved seeing your blog post! Have little time to visit the blogs I follow these days...but seeing a photo from the class make me stop and leave a note. You are doing a wonderful job in the class...and your block just gets more beautiful with every task completed!ReplyDelete
Hello Kathy! Thank you so much for visiting! Your comment means a great deal to me!! Thank you so much for all the encouragement.... the class is fantastic... such comprehensive information... I am learning lots and having a lot of fun!! :) xxDelete
Wow - you are learning so much and having fun doing so. Your crazy block is looking so interesting and lovely.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Amanda! I really am having a fabulous time! It is a great class and I can't wait to get the next stage stitched! Have a lovely weekend!! :) xDelete
Liebe Christine,ReplyDelete
dein Crazy Block ist einfach zauberhaft schön!! Ich finde es total klasse was ihr in diesem Quilt Kurs über design, aufbau usw. alles lernt, weiter so und vor allem viel Spaß dabei!
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Hello Steffi! I really am having a lot of fun!! The class is really good and it is great to learn new things! Have a lovely weekend! :) xDelete
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A crystal is a special type of solid where the particles are arranged in an orderly and repeating pattern. When solids are dissolved in water, they form a solution, like when salt and water mix. As particles dissolve in water, the particles of the solid separate and distribute evenly throughout the mixture. Sometimes two dissolved particles move closer to each other and begin to attract, causing them to stick together. Over time more and more particles attach to the growing solid and "drop out of the solution". The solid formed is a special compound called a crystal.
In this activity students will explore how crystals are made.
Measuring cups (1/2 cup)
Alum (spice can be found at grocery store)
- Add ½ cup of hot water to 2 ½ tablespoons of alum.
- Crystals will form within 30 minutes.
- Want bigger crystals add more alum to the water.
How It Works:
When the alum and water mix, the alum begins to accumulate in clusters and as the warm water evaporates, it leaves the lumped crystals behind. The alum forms not just a solid, but a solid with a repeating pattern, making a crystal.
Discussion Questions to Ask:
- How did were the crystals made?
- What characteristics do the crystals have?
There are many places where crystals grow in nature, like ice crystals are often formed in the winter, in colder climates as the liquid molecules freeze. Also in caverns, there are stalagmites and stalactites that are crystals of calcium carbonate. When teaching concepts like crystals, young students may become bored as the formation of the crystal may take longer than one class period. To keep the students' attention, incorporate crystals-related activities in other areas, i.e. math (counting or matching crystals), art, geography (where do crystals form in nature), even in physical education (students can pretend to be frozen crystals and play tag). It is best to start this activity and others that take more than one day on a Friday, that way when the students return on Monday the process is complete. For other science teaching tips related to crystals, visit: http://bit.ly/10l3FXy
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We are a newly established Non Profit Organization we operate in the area of Child Care, Asylum and Integration in Greece and in Europe.
Our aim is to provide humanitarian aid in order to help social and economic evolution of Migrants. We are planning on acting by providing services so that their real needs will be fulfilled.
We will organize programs with the aim of the general improvements of their lives emphasizing on the empowerment of their rights and their position in the society. This can be achieved by facilitating their access to work and education. We all have to realize that migrants are part of the same community and they have the same human rights that demand respect.


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Tao Beach Club at the Venetian is definitely one of the hottest daytime experiences in Las Vegas. They have Asian-inspired beds scattered throughout the 18,000 square foot oasis, which also includes a 30-foot spectacular bar. Also when you get hungry they offer an extensive appetizer and grill menu from the kitchen of TAO Asian Bistro.
TAO Beach has an Asian inspired decor that is through-out the venue; for VIP treatment you can get amazing cabanas that will help you relax just as you would on an actual beach. TAO Beach is a breath of fresh air and a tropical getaway in Las Vegas.


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