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Cushing Syndrome
What Is Cushing Syndrome?
Cushing is a rare condition that happens when there's too much of the hormonecortisol in the body. It's also called hypercortisolism.
Most cases of Cushing syndrome happen in adults 25 to 40 years old, and it's more common in women than men.
What Is Cortisol?
Cortisol (KOR-tih-sol) is a type of glucocorticoid (gloo-koh-KOR-tih-koyd) hormone made by the two . The adrenal glands are small organs that sit on top of the kidneys.
Cortisol made by the body:
- converts sugar, fat, and protein into energy
- stimulates production
- regulates blood pressure
- helps prevent swelling and inflammation
- suppresses immune system responses
It's often called the "stress hormone" because cortisol gives our bodies the energy to fight stress, such as a fever, illness, injury, or a dangerous situation (the "fight-or-flight" response). It signals the body to speed up the of stored sugar, fat, and protein, turning these into energy.
Doctors use manmade cortisol, or hydrocortisone, to treat asthma, allergies, and inflammation.
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cushing Syndrome?
Symptoms of Cushing syndrome might take months to develop. They can include:
- a round face
- a fatty hump between the shoulders and neck
- weight gain
- growth problems
- red or purple stretch marks
- thin skin that bruises easily
- tiredness
- acne
- high blood pressure
- type 2 diabetes
- thicker, more noticeable facial hair in girls (hirsutism)
- bone problems
- muscle weakness
- behavior changes
What Causes Cushing Syndrome?
Cushing syndrome can happen if someone takes large amounts of corticosteroid drugs, such as prednisone. This is known as exogenous (ek-SAH-jeh-nis) Cushing syndrome.
Someone might take oral corticosteroids (pills taken by mouth) to:
- treat an inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or asthma
- prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ
Less often, a corticosteroid applied to the skin (for instance, to treat eczema) or inhaled (to treat asthma) can lead to Cushing syndrome if used in very high doses.
Cushing syndrome also can happen if the body makes too much cortisol. This is known as endogenous (en-DAH-jeh-nis) Cushing syndrome.
In children, Cushing syndrome usually happens because of:
- a problem in the adrenal gland that makes it produce too much cortisol
- a problem in the
- an adrenal (most of these are not cancerous)
How Is Cushing Syndrome Diagnosed?
A doctor may suspect Cushing syndrome if a person has the telltale signs, such as a rounded face, a pad of fatty tissue between the shoulders, thin skin with bruises and stretch marks, and poor growth.
In children, doctors might suspect Cushing syndrome when a child is gaining weight but not growing as expected.
The doctor will do a physical exam and ask if the child has been taking a corticosteroid medicine for a long time. In kids not taking a corticosteroid medicine, doctors might order tests. These can include:
- 24-hour urinary free-cortisol test: a urine test that collects urine (pee) for 24 hours to measure hormone levels
- a diurnal cortisol test: measuring cortisol in a blood or saliva (spit) sample
- a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test: doing a blood test to measure cortisol after the child takes a glucocorticoid
- a CRH stimulation test: doing repeated blood draws over several hours to measure cortisol levels after the child gets a shot of corticotropin-releasing hormone
How Is Cushing Syndrome Treated?
A pediatric endocrinologist will oversee the care of a child with Cushing syndrome. Depending on what's causing it, treatment for Cushing syndrome might involve:
- surgery to remove tumors or growths on the adrenal or pituitary glands
- radiation therapy to treat tumors or growths on the adrenal glands
- changing how much or how often a child takes a corticosteroid medicine
- taking drugs that block the production of hormones
What Else Should I Know?
Children with Cushing syndrome will have follow-up visits with their pediatric endocrinologist every 3–6 months. The doctor will check hormone levels, adjust medicines as needed, and see if symptoms have improved. To do this, the doctor might:
- order blood tests and urine tests
- see if the child is reaching the expected height and weight goals


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The captured son of Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Azul" has testified his father is dead, but his statement is unlikely to stamp out rumors the drug lord is still alive and well, in what could easily build into Mexico's next big narco-conspiracy.
While pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges, Jose Juan Esparragoza Jimenez, alias "El Cora," stated that he was the son of the "deceased" Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno, alias "El Azul," reported Excelsior.
El Cora was arrested in Culiacan, Sinaloa on August 20 during a military operation and charged with drugs and weapons violations. According to the Interior Ministry, he belongs to a criminal group in Sinaloa state that produces methamphetamines, and traffics methamphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana to the United States, reported El Informador.
According to El Proceso, El Cora is El Azul's youngest son from his second marriage. The Attorney General's Office has yet to verify this.
InSight Crime Analysis
News that El Azul had died of a heart attack while recovering from a car accident emerged this June, but his death has yet to be officially confirmed and rumors that he is still alive persist. Following the capture of "El Chapo" Guzman in February, El Azul became one of the Sinaloa Cartel's two remaining leaders -- along with Ismael Zambada Garcia, alias "El Mayo" -- a position that undoubtedly increased pressure from security forces. This could feasibly have prompted the aging drug lord to fake his death to ease the pressure or escape into retirement.
SEE ALSO: El Azul Profile
While these are nothing more than rumors at this time, El Azul's alleged death could become the latest addition to a series of similar narco-conspiracy theories -- at least one of which turned out to be true.
The original story of a drug lord faking his death involves Amado Carrillo -- known as the "Lord of the Skies" for his fleet of airplanes. Carillo's supposed death in 1997 from a reaction to anesthesia after undergoing plastic surgery has never been accepted by many. The rumors have been fuelled by strange occurrences, such as the brutal murder of the surgeons who operated on him.
Since then there have been several other rumored faked deaths, including that of El Azul's one time Sinaloa Cartel partner Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, alias "Nacho Coronel," who supposedly died in July 2010 but is also rumored to be alive and well.
While the truth behind most of these stories will likely never be known, in the case of messianic drug lord and Familia Michoacana founder Nazario Moreno Gonzalez, alias "El Chayo," the conspiracy theories proved to be true. El Chayo was reported killed in a gun battle in 2010, but in reality continued to run operations in the state of Michoacan until he was actually killed in a shootout with security forces in March 2014.

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The Cantabrian Society of Sonic Artists Inc.
in partnership with
Christchurch City Council's Ever Evolving Events
Festival of Sonic Arts
Christchurch Ōtautahi, New Zealand
Saturday & Sunday 1-2 March 2014
Navigate the city by ear at Canterbury's first ever Festival of Sonic Arts. Over a weekend of active listening and sonic adventures, Christchurch will resonate with a diverse and interactive programme of installations, workshops, interventions, performances and sound walks exploring the dynamic sonic landscapes of our rebuilding central city.
Featuring artworks by Duncan Speakman (UK), Rachel Shearer (Auk), Sean Kerr (Auk), Samin Son (Wlg), Alastair Galbraith (Dun), Rotor Plus (Dun), Omit (Blenheim) with Christchurch sonic artists Chris Reddington and Tom Phillpotts, Bruce Russell, Simon Kong, Adam Willetts, Stanier Black-Five, and Dr Malcolm Riddoch.
Sonic workshops with Tony Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu – Kāti Irakehu) and Geoff Low (Chc), Dr Claire Pannell (Aus), Greg Malcolm (Chc), and Nicolas Woollaston (Chc).
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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This was the most deliciously loverly little place. Its Called The Chocolate Cafe. McCall told us about it last week, and tonight we gave it a try. It was "Ladies night" at the Chocolate Cafe, (which we found really meant nothing, there were still men there, and there were no discounts for ladies, or male strippers to denote the Ladies only thing). Anyway, I love the ambiance there, so cute, and comfortable, with chairs and couches, and shabby chic decorations both upstairs and downstairs.
I definitely recommend this confectionery cafe. If I had to rate it, I would give it 3 D's. Delicious, Delectable, and Divine. (However I am currently feeling a bit ill from late night sugary goodness)
The pictures are from my phone, we all intended, but forgot to bring a real camera, sorry for the not-so-fab quality. Thanks McCall, great find, and great idea!
(Shaylee, Shaylee's friend?, McCall, and me behind the camera)
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3-vägs golvhögtalare från Elac's 240.3-serie med den nya JET 5-diskant. Välrenomerat ljud för finsmakaren. Ägaren till dess lär inte bli besviken över ljudets karaktär och fyllighet. Finns tillgänglig i vit eller svart pianolack.
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A proven formula: the concept behind the FS 249.3 is technically sophisticated yet eminently straightforward in that its 3-way bass-reflex design employs a specialized driver for each frequency band. The result impresses with deep and accurate bass, authentic midrange, and superb high-frequency reproduction.
The eye-catching surface of the crystal membrane is more than just an attractive design feature. Drivers employ the Crystal Membrane (patent pending) and their design is based on ELAC's Aluminum-Sandwich AS Technology. The crystal-shaped inverse aluminum dome is joined to the paper cone in a special gluing process to result in the desired sandwich construction. Resembling the surface of a large crystal, the aluminum-foil stamping stiffens the aluminum dome, diminishing resonances and minimizing coloration, while improving power handling and dynamics. The voice coil design of the drivers results in an expanded frequency range, and driver surround allows for longer cone excursions for truly prodigious volume and lowest distortion, a unique engineering achievement for a driver of its size.
Delivering true high-definition sound, ELAC's JET 5 tweeter enthralls with its lightning-fast response and wide dynamic range, offering minimal distortion, lots of headroom and a distinctly wider frequency range than conventional dome tweeters. The ELAC JET tweeter is one of the most legendary tweeters in the industry and has won international praise with its transparent and effortless sound image.
The JET tweeter was developed to perfection on the basis of the famous Air Motion Transformer by loudspeaker pioneer Dr. Oskar Heil. Its operating principle is based on a concertinaed-foil membrane, driven by a strong magnet system of neodymium rods. This motor drives the air considerably faster than the pistonic motion of a conventional driver, with gains in higher sensitivity and extraordinary dynamics. Due to many additional design changes, like an improved new neodymium magnet system, even higher efficiency, higher sound pressure levels and frequency response up to 50 kHz was achieved.
The core of the JET tweeter is the folded foil membrane. With a fold width of only 0.84 mm, a major requirement in the JET production is precision. To guarantee repeated accuracy and unchanging quality even with high production capacity, gluing and handling are now executed by two SCARA robots. The folding and fixing of the membrane, however, are executed by hand, since for production steps requiring extreme precision, the manual dexterity of skilled technicians is irreplaceable. Due to continuous improvement, the JET 5 tweeter creates an effortless, airy and resonance-free image up to 50,000 Hz, and with its linear frequency response is ideally suited for the reproduction of DVD-A and SACD.
ELAC's bass ports are a proprietary design feature. Flared on both sides, the double-flare port has been designed to minimize ventilation noises and to reduce friction losses of traditional ported cabinets.
For a more flexible speaker placement and to minimize ventilation noise, the bass reflex port on the FS 249.3 and FS 247.3 is directed to the floor, exiting the bottom of the speaker cabinet in a down-firing configuration.
Line 240.3 speakers are equipped with a grille that is attached only through the force of magnets hidden beneath the surface of the cabinet. Listeners who prefer to look at their speakers and listen without a grill will appreciate the clean design and uninterrupted surfaces of the impeccable ELAC cabinetry.
The sound of loudspeakers is heavily influenced by room-acoustics. In some cases the room shape and especially the furnishings offer less than ideal conditions for the optimum set-up of the loudspeakers, sometimes resulting in bass reproduction that is too strong. Closing the bass reflex ports compensates for unfavorable acoustic conditions when speakers are installed, for example, close to a wall. When loudspeakers are used close to walls or in small rooms and the bass is too prominent, the ELAC Bass Control plug can be used to improve the bass reproduction by reducing the low frequency output. Just insert one or both of the supplied ELAC Bass Control plugs into the bass ports until the bass is at the correct level relative to the midrange and treble.
Speaker type: 3-way, bass reflex
Tweeter: 1 x JET 5
Midrange: 1 x 140 mm AS -XR cone
Woofer: 2 x 180 mm AS -XR cone
Crossover frequency: 500 / 2,800 Hz
Frequency response: 28 to 50,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 90 dB at 2.83 v/1m
Recommended amplifier power: 30 to 400 wpc
Nominal/peak power handling: 200 / 250 wpc
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω; minimum 3 Ω @ 120 Hz
Binding posts: 5-way metal
Magnetic shielding: No
Cabinet finish: High gloss black or white
Accessories included: Magnetic fabric grille; M8 spiked/rubber feet
Height: 45.2 in / 1,147 mm
Width: 10.2 in / 260 mm
Depth: 14.5 in / 368 mm
Net weight (each): 68.3 lb / 31.0 kg


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Now that we're truly becoming a free agent nation, Starbucks is the new office. Personally, I find it's soothing to have other humans around when I work, even if they don't say a thing!
Forget WiMax, now there's xMax. Run a wireless network for years on a watch battery! Tres cool if it actually works.
Amazon creates a marketplace for Web labor. I think this may be a little too granular; I'd prefer such a marketplace for slightly larger projects.
Words fail me when it comes to the wall of breasts.
Now this is more like it–a quiz that rates your life on a 1-10 scale. I scored an 8.5; the average person scores a 6.3. Of course, does that mean that my life is actually better, or does it mean that I'm just more optimistic? I encourage you to take the quiz and share your results!
Online Karaoke which allows other people to rate your performance…brilliant.
Why women leave top jobs behind….I think that they're just smart enough to realize that there is more to life than work! I wish more men did the same.
Beware our gleaming, metallic overlords! Finally, someone who tells you how to fight back against the robot rebellion. And you think I'm joking, but I'm not.
Extremely useful tools. But this should be a wiki!
When it comes to consumer-generated media, a few people do the heavy lifting. Even the Wikipedia only has 3,000 people working on it any given day.


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What was the inspiration behind Artefact?
The idea really developed from piloted drone warfare – these US warfare systems that are used in Afghanistan and Iraq, but operated by pilots back in Nevada. I got to thinking about how the operators live their lives: fighting wars by day in countries that they have probably never visited, then returning to their homes by night to lead a normal life. The simulant technology is really just an extension of drone warfare. As the technology is extrapolated so too is the psychological stress on the operator. Harris is an example of someone who becomes increasingly dependant on this destructive cycle, becoming – as one character puts it – a war junky.
Does fighting a war remotely make him any less of a soldier?
That's an interesting question, which is hopefully addressed at the end of the story. Harris ultimately finds that he doesn't need to fight remotely, and that revelation is in some ways liberating. It also almost kills him!
What about the Artefact itself – how did you come up with the idea?
This is something of a SF trope, born out of an interest in works of authors like Arthur C Clarke. I've always enjoyed the sense of wonder that these classic authors created – the notion that the universe is so much bigger than we could ever understand. The idea of an alien machine of unknown purpose – that offers such potential to those that understand it, but equally corrupts them at the same time – was something that engaged me. Because physical proximity to the Artefact causes that corruption, I thought that it connected well with the principles of simulant warfare.
What was the most challenging thing about writing this novel?
The writing is the easy part! As with any working author, balancing my day job and writing is the real challenge. There never seem to be enough hours in the day. Thankfully, I have a very understanding family – I usually write during the evening and at weekends.
How much research went into the novel?
I read up a lot on the Vietnam War and the US-Soviet Cold War, but most of the future history is my own creation. There are also echoes of a subverted Space Race in the book; I researched the early space missions extensively. Time dilation also plays an important part in the book, and I read a lot about theories on that topic. Despite the research, I was grateful to have the assistance of a scientific edit!
Which was your favourite character to write?
This is a tough one! I liked writing all of the Simulant Operations squad. They came alive for me as I wrote; when bad things happen to them (and, rest assured, some very bad things happen!) I really felt for them. My favourite character was probably Captain Conrad Harris. He is the point of view character for the novel, and I had plenty of opportunity to explore his origins and motivations. He has a very blunt and directed world vision; acting first then thinking about it afterwards. But I also liked writing Corporal Jenkins: she's far fierier than the rest of the squad and often has instant emotional reactions that the others don't.
What we can expect from the next Lazarus War novel Legion?
More action. More explosions. More suspense. Captain Harris is not going to let this rest – he wants to act on the information that he uncovers in ARTEFACT, and he finally has hope. Unfortunately for him, in the Lazarus War universe hope can be a terrible thing. There is also a war brewing with the Krell – though they might not be the biggest threat in the galaxy anymore. Harris and his squad will push the simulant technology to the very limits, expanding its employment beyond the realms of ARTEFACT…
On that topic, how does the simulant technology actually work?
That's classified.
What else do you read and watch in your spare time?
I am a big SF fan and an enthusiastic reader – especially classic SF such as Heinlein and Haldeman. But I'm equally inspired by video games and cinema. I'm an avid fan of the ALIEN and PREDATOR universes, in all media, and those have heavily influenced me. I've love to write a novel set in those universes one day.


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Fun Day with Camels, Dead Sea Floating, Jericho, Feet in Jordan River….
by Steve Ray on January 6, 2020
Today was a free day—and our last day—and many people went off and did things on their bucket list. However, a lot of others joined us on the Optional Day where we had a lot of fun adventures.
We started with Mass in the morning at the Notre Dame Center (homily here) with the blessing of all of our religious items. Then we jump on the bus and go to the museum and then down 4150 feet to the lowest place on the face of the earth. Lunch in Jericho, viewed the Mountain of Temptation where the Devil tempted Jesus and the Sycamore Tree like the one Zacchaeus climbed up.
We then stopped at Qumran to see Cave No. 4 before floating in the Dead Sea which everyone LOVES. We had 3 Camels ready for all of our pilgrims to ride and it was the fun ending of a great day and a great pilgrimage. The laughs and the screams and the fun are always so enjoyable. We keep the rooms for our pilgrims so that when they return they can shower and pack and come down for dinner before leaving for the airport.
Part Two with Farewells and Comments soon…


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VCU wasn't even supposed to be here. If you believe the doubters, and I was one of them, the Rams should've never received a bid into the NCAA Tournament. But a week, and three wins, later, VCU is in the Sweet Sixteen after knocking off Georgetown and Purdue in back-to-back games. NCAA bracket spoiler? You bet the Rams are.
VCU hasn't just won in its second and third round games, either. The Rams have completely dominated two opponents that were, on paper, much better. An 18-point win over Georgetown could've been dismissed, but doing it again, this time against Purdue? Well, that's enough to make even the biggest doubter stand up and tip their cap.
On Sunday, it was a completely dominant performance from the Rams in a 94-76 win over Purdue. VCU took a 10-point lead into the half and blew the game open in the second. The final score doesn't even begin to do justice to VCU's performance in the round of 32.
Bradford Burgess came off the bench to lead the way for the Rams with 25 points, overshadowing Purdue star JaJuan Johnson's 22 points. Joey Rodriguez played facilitator for VCU, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds while seemingly grabbing every loose ball throughout the game.
VCU moves on to face either Notre Dame or Florida State in the Sweet Sixteen. At this point, would it surprise anyone to see the Rams in the Elite Eight?
The full Southwest region can be found below and a full, printable bracket can be found at SB Nation.
No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini
No. 12 Richmond Spiders def. No. 13 Morehead St. Eagles, 65-48
No. 12 VCU Rams def. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers, 94-76
No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. No. 10 Florida State Seminoles
For the full television lineup, check out our March Madness schedule in the Daily Drip. Be sure to check back in with our NCAA Tournament results StoryStream for updates throughout the day.


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Marie E. Lipetz
Former Riverhead resident Marie E. Lipetz, widow of state Supreme Court Justice Gordon M. Lipetz, died Feb. 16 at her home in Pompano Beach, Fla., after a brief illness. She was 98.
Born Marie Juliet Ehrlich in Greenville, Miss., on Feb. 11, 1913, she graduated from Greenville High School and the Jackson Business School in Mississippi.
She met Gordon Lipetz, a young attorney, in 1937, while working at C.W. Clark Publishing in New York. They married in 1938 and lived in Riverhead, where Mr. Lipetz would practice law for many years, before moving to Southampton.
Ms. Lipetz volunteered for the March of Dimes, the Red Cross and Southampton Hospital. She helped with Rogers Memorial Library's annual designer showhouse fundraiser and was active with the Southampton Colonial Society. According to family, she was an ardent and expert duplicate bridge player, earning more than 1,000 tournament master points and numerous trophies.
In addition to her husband, who died in 1994, Ms. Lipetz was predeceased in 1986 by her daughter Carol Ann Woessner. She is survived by her son, Ronald, of Riverhead, and daughter Jean Doucette of Boston; and two grandsons.
Private services were held in Pompano Beach.
Memorial donations may be made to Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton, NY 11968 or Southampton Hospital, 240 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.


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The Japanese love a museum. Traveling around the nation, you'll find galleries for trains, ramen noodles, curry, robots, sex, manga, and toilets. It's about time for a Corporate Hall of Shame for Japan Inc. icons.
Upon entering what would have to be a cavernous, airport-sized structure, you'll find the Tepco exhibit. It honors Tokyo Electric Power Co., whose arrogance and incompetence brought audiences the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, one that's never really ended. Just this week, a district court held Tepco and the national government liable for damages caused by the disaster.
Next, visitors can peruse the Takata Corp wing featuring an assortment of its deadliest exploding airbags.
After that, there's the Toshiba book-cooking exhibit, the Olympus how-to-silence-foreign-executives room, the Sharp hiding-liabilities-during-merger-talks section, the Dentsu hall on working employees to death, the Nissan area showcasing unqualified factory inspectors and the Tsukiji fish market toxic-soil annexe.
The newest attraction: Kobe Steel's falsified data extravaganza.
Things are getting deathly serious, though, for the quality-control reckoning Japan Inc. long tried to sweep under the tatami mat.
Read: Another Japanese giant falls from grace
The Kobe Steel scandal may be a financial waterloo of sorts for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's spin about modernizing corporate governance practices – and a boon for Yuriko Koike's pro-change insurgency that is challenging Abe's party in the October 22 general election.
Sure, Abe has tried since 2012 to internationalize boardroom practices.
He's implemented a UK-like stewardship code to prod CEOs to raise their game, encouraged companies to add more outside board members and put the emphasis on higher return on equity.
Trouble is, it's a largely voluntary campaign and one around which politically-connected chieftains can navigate.
Read: Corporate Japan answers noisy investors with silence
One reason Kobe Steel is getting so much attention – other than the fact Abe worked there from 1979 to 1982 – is that manufacturers and buyers of cars, aircraft and bullet trains and anyone involved in the global supply chain now wonder about the strength and dependability of aluminum, copper and other metals used in such products.
Executives from Toyota to General Motors to Boeing can forget enjoying the coming holiday season. This tale also registers because it connects many of the dots linking Japan Inc.'s quality woes.
Just as with Tepco, Toshiba and other tales of corporate shame, the Kobe Steel tick-tock involves complacent, incestuous and non-intrusive boards afraid to tackle festering problems or speak inconvenient truths to power.
It also comes on top of a 2016 Japanese steel scandal that Greenpeace argues contributed to nuclear-safety problems in France.
Japan's schtick has long been quality. It's a sales pitch Tokyo uses to hawk its infrastructure know-how in Asia as China's influence widens.
But Abe's claims that "Japan is back" and corporations can be trusted in 2017 are belied by the steady parade of executives still living in 1987.
But Abe's claims that "Japan is back" and corporations can be trusted in 2017 are belied by the steady parade of executives still living in 1987.
This, mind you, is a prime minister who in 2014 rammed a chilling and ambiguously-written secrets bill through parliament. It could put journalists and whistleblowers in jail.
That means a reporter who learns that, say, Tepco is fudging safety reports (again) could be intimidated into not writing the story if it came from a whistleblower.
The same could be true if a journalist seeks to report on government cronyism between ministry officials and misbehaving executives.
When Abe entered the prime minister's office, Japan's Reporters Without Borders press-freedom ranking was 22. Now, it's 72, putting Tokyo in the neighborhood of Malawi, Croatia and Hong Kong – the latter currently the target of Beijing's censorship machine.
These failures open a gaping hole for Koike's Party of Hope to run through ahead of the election in 10 days.
The Party of Hope's manifesto includes addressing corporate coverups, curbing the political contributions of executives, taxing excess cash on balance sheets, taking on the powerful nuclear and tobacco lobbies, and even questioning US President Donald Trump's stability.
This last gamble could pay off for Koike's party.
Many Japanese worry Abe outsourced Tokyo's foreign policy to an erratic U.S. president with little understanding or respect for Japan's security and economic priorities.
But Japan Inc.'s scandal du jour is its own opportunity. Abe's Liberal Democratic Party, which has ruled almost uninterrupted for 62 years, built, enabled and still protects a corporate matrix that's running afoul of global norms.
All this plays into Koike's call for change. Abe's argument is that Tokyo needs to stay the Abenomics course. Five years on, Abe's efforts to raise Japan's game are looking a bit too little too late.
It's an issue Koike would be wise to raise early and often before Japan's Corporate Hall of Shame needs to add another wing.


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The Goldman Sachs traders thought to be among biggest bonus recipients
A particular group of people at Goldman Sachs are understood to have received particularly substantial bonuses for the last year. They include a young female trader who was on the firm's 2020 partner list.
Bloomberg reports that after an exceptional year, Goldman has asked additional staff in its portfolio trading group to sign six instead of three month non-compete agreements to prevent them from leaving. Goldman declined to comment, but insiders said bonuses in areas like index trading were up as much as 60% on the previous year after the portfolio trading business as a whole made record revenues.
One member of the team in particular is rumored to have been paid $9m. It's unclear who this might be, but Anne-Victoire Auriault, a 32 year-old French woman who was promoted to partner in November 2020 while she was on maternity leave, runs one of Goldman's key portfolio trading desks. Joe Montesano, head of Americas equity trading and global head of program trading for the bank as a whole could also be a contender for a large payout, as could Kristin Milot co-head of Americas portfolio trading sales, or John Cosenza, head of Americas electronic trading.
Insiders suggested that Goldman may have increased the non-compete period for the team after suffering a spate of exits from its New York electronic trading business two years ago. Rivals like Citadel Securities, Citadel (the hedge fund), Millennium and Point72 are known to be sniffing around Goldman's trading staff. Tom Schouwenaars, a Goldman Sachs managing director (MD) and the firm's New York-based research and development lead for equities execution algorithms, smart order routing, internalization and analytics, left for Citadel in December. Sanjay Harji, a former managing director in Goldman's EMEA equities execution team, left for Millennium.
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Cosmetic dentistry practices have been in use for some time, but in the past few years, there has been a significant increase of interest in cosmetic dentistry. More people are realizing that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile not only enhances the appearance, it allows you to smile with confidence and improve your self-image. Thanks to the progress made in modern cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Bruce Kanehl can improve teeth and smiles with quick, painless treatments.
Technology has allowed cosmetic dentists to offer many solutions to common problems with teeth. These issues can arise as a result of health conditions, poor dental hygiene or harmful dietary habits. Cosmetic dental treatments can greatly improve the look of your natural teeth, while maintaining the look and feel of your regular smile. Some of the improvements made possible by cosmetic dentistry include:
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When it comes to organising your own independent travel to visit Machu Picchu, you will want to buy your entrance tickets ahead of time. Here I explain, in detail, instructions on how to book Machu Picchu entrance tickets online.
In my blog, Choose Your Own Adventure, I discussed how to get to Machu Picchu independently, without needing to do a tour, or walk the Inca Trail.
In this article, I explain step by step, how to book Machu Picchu entrance tickets online, yourself.
The Peruvian website to buy Machu Picchu tickets can be quite quirky and not that user friendly. It does not like the back command (you risk losing your booking thus far if you do this). It sometimes reverts back to Spanish, even if you have selected English. This throws a lot of people off. It took me awhile to figure out how the website worked. Hopefully these instructions will save you time and you are able to book your tickets, without too much grief.
How to book Machu Picchu tickets online:
(Please note this is for the Machu Picchu site, NOT for booking The Inca Trail)
- Permits to visit the site of Machu Picchu are available from Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura Cusco: Book Machu Picchu tickets
- After the long load of the webpage, you might see a message come up in Spanish – this is advising that some areas of the site are closed for maintenance. Press 'close'.
- For Machu Picchu entry, go to the 'Reservation' tab (Reservas), select 'Machu Picchu' under 'Lugar a Visitar' dropdown menu.
- Under 'Seleccione la Ruta', choose regular Machu Picchu tickets, OR Machu Picchu and Hyuana Picchu (which is the walk up the big mountain behind Machu Picchu) and desired departure time, then the date. Note: June-September is peak season. At the time of writing (in April) passes for Hyuana Picchu are sold out until July. There is more availability for the earlier start time of 7am than 10am, which is a good thing. See tips on Hyuana Picchu in the 'Tips' section below.
- Under 'Cantidad' select how many passes you want. If you are a visitor (not a resident) select your passes under Foreign Category (Extranjeros).
- Then press the button below 'Pago 2' (Step 2) to fill out your first name, last name, gender, country of origin, age and passport information.
- Then click 'Pago 3' (Step 3), which will bring up the terms and conditions. Close this box, fill in your e-mail address (correo) and click the checkboxes and then press 'Reservas' (Reserve Generating) – a reservation code will be generated.
- Take this reservation number down and copy it and close the box. The code to copy is also at the bottom of the next page. Then go to the Payments tab and enter this code.
- Then from here you will be able to proceed to payment by pressing 'ENVIAR'.
- Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (the big mountain behind the site) have daily limits of permits, so book well in advance. June to September is peak season so plan months in advance if you intend visiting during this time.
- Huayna Picchu departures are at 7am or 10am. I recommend the earlier time, as there are less people on the track. You can get to the main Machu Picchu site early for sunrise (buses leave Aguas Calientes around 5am), head towards the sun gate for photos, then return down to the entrance of Hyuana PIcchu for the ascent. There are some incredible photos opportunities at the summit of Hyuana Picchu – if it is not too misty!! Afterwards, descend and to do a tour of the Machu Picchu site itself.
- You need reasonable fitness to climb Hyuana Picchu, it is steep and precarious at times. Good walking shoes are essential.
- If no numbers (Disponibilidad) are showing up when you are trying to book, tickets are either sold out OR they have not been allocated yet (usually this happens at beginning of the year i.e January). If you have missed out on Hyuana Picchu places, the main site of Machu Picchu has a lot more allocations, so don't despair!
- Purchase tickets ahead of time rather than paying in Cusco.
- You will need access to a printer to print your tickets.


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True West Tickets
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True West is coming to American Airlines Theatre on Sunday 13th January 2019 for one unmissable night! Tickets are already flying as we get closer and closer to the LIVE event – so what are you waiting for? Grab yours today!
With only the very best dance, musical theatre, and dramatic performances passing through its doors, the American Airlines Theatre is universally regarded as one of the top theatre venues in the country. Visitors come specifically from across New York to see shows here in New York City. True West is the perfect example of the American Airlines Theatre's high standard. If there's one Theatre show you can't afford to miss this year, it's this one! Make it a Sunday you'll never forget – get your tickets for True West now while stocks last!


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Identity Politics in the Public Realm
Bringing Institutions Back In
In an age of multiculturalism and identity politics, many minority groups seek some form of official recognition or public accommodation of their identity. But can public institutions accurately recognize or accommodate something as subjective and dynamic as "identity?" Are there coherent standards and fair procedures for responding to identity claims?
In this book, Avigail Eisenberg and Will Kymlicka lead a distinguished team of scholars who explore state responses to identity claims worldwide. Their case studies focus on key issues where identity is central to public policy – such as the construction of census categories, interpretation of antidiscrimination norms, and assessment of indigenous rights – and assess the influence of democratization on the capacity of institutions to respond to group claims. By illuminating both the risks and opportunities of institutional responses to diversity, this volume shows that public institutions can either enhance or distort the benefits of identity politics. Much depends on the agency of citizens and the ability of institutions to adapt to success and failure.
This volume will interest students and scholars in political science, sociology, and religious studies, as well as activists, policy-makers, and public officials.
Avigail Eisenberg is a professor of political science at the University of Victoria. Will Kymlicka is the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University.
Contributors: Victor Armony, Lori G. Beaman, Bruce J. Berman, Juliet Hooker, Villia Jefremovas, André Laliberté, Eléonore Lépinard, Jocelyn Maclure, Melissa Nobles, Padmapani L. Perez
1 Bringing Institutions Back In: How Public Institutions Assess Identity / Avigail Eisenberg and Will Kymlicka
2 The Challenge of Census Categorization in the Post–Civil Rights Era / Melissa Nobles
3 Knowledge and the Politics of Ethnic Identity and Belonging in Colonial and Postcolonial States / Bruce J. Berman
4 Defining Indigeneity: Representation and the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 in the Philippines / Villia Jefremovas and Padmapani L. Perez
5 Indigenous Rights in Latin America: How to Classify Afro-Descendants? / Juliet Hooker
6 Domestic and International Norms for Assessing Indigenous Identity / Avigail Eisenberg
7 The Challenge of Naming the Other in Latin America / Victor Armony
8 From Immigrants to Muslims: Shifting Categories of the French Model of Integration / Eléonore Lépinard
9 Beliefs and Religion: Categorizing Cultural Distinctions among East Asians / André Laliberté
10 Assessing Religious Identity in Law: Sincerity, Accommodation, and Harm / Lori G. Beaman
11 Reasonable Accommodations and the Subjective Conception of Freedom of Conscience and Religion / Jocelyn Maclure
Identity/Difference Politics
How Difference Is Produced, and Why It Matters
By Rita Dhamoon
The Moral Economies of Ethnic and Nationalist Claims
Edited by Bruce J. Berman, André Laliberté, and Stephen J. Larin
The Perils of Identity
Group Rights and the Politics of Intragroup Difference
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Daniela Gallardo posts [es] on Veo y Escribo about the recent murder [es] of elected mayor of Muisne in the region of Esmeraldas, in Ecuador and the comment about it via Twitter by excandidate to the Guayaquil City Hall, Viviana Bonilla [es]:
"Grief and indignation about [what happended to] Walker Vera, many bullets will be necessary to stop the Revolution. Hugs for his family and all Muisne" tweeted Bonilla hours after the news was published. Although by then there was no confirmation of the reasons for the homicide, only rereading the tweet is enough to understand that the comment by the militant of Alianza País is a product of carelessness and, besides that, she grip on the selfvictimization.
Daniela selects some tweets as response:
"They want to stop the Revolution with their terrorist violence, but they won't succeed. We all united, organized. We will win", @Free19582013 answered her. "Why politicize a tragedy when its causes haven't been investigated yet? There should be more prudence….", wrote @Calvito_2r. @AndresCrespoA said "what a demagogic, premature, aggressive irresponsible tweet. It sounds like me tweeting. But you are a Minister. Get some advise, please". And a thread of responses against the tweet is shown on Bonilla's profile.


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Sundaze preset is a vibrant and colorful preset to give your images a little extra pop with added contrast. I love using them for my Insta stories, especially when the image has lots of colors to begin with. They make me think of summertime when all the colors are a little extra in a good way! There are also three versions within the Sundaze pack, with differences being in exposure and shadows.
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DRX Therapy at The Wellness Experience
The DRX 9000 (Decompression Reduction Extraction) is a spinal decompression device designed to provide pain relief for compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Here at The Wellness Experience, we offer this type of treatment. Decompression is an advanced technology of intermittent traction with a controlled amount of force to a specific area of the spine. The injured disc is located prior to the treatment and gently separated, creating a small vacuum, which allows the disc to be pulled back – taking pressure off the surrounding nerve roots.
The DRX 9000 provides relief of pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, scoliosis, and sciatica. The best part is that the therapy is non-invasive and non-surgical.
The spinal decompression is a process whereby forces are applied to the spine whereby the spine is elongated. Spinal elongation is maximized when paraspinal muscles (the muscles that guard the spine from injury) are relaxed. When paraspinal muscles relax, applied spinal decompressive forces spread apart the bony vertebra of the spine. This relieves pressure on nerves and intervertebral discs. Where this spinal elongation occurs, pressure drops within the disc which allows for movement of fluid, carrying nutrients and oxygen inside the disc.
Additionally, the reduction in pressure can help draw in herniated disc fluids, reducing the size of the herniation. Over time, the muscles and ligaments surrounding the disc can actually be retrained to help keep that disc space open.
Therapy sessions take about 30 minutes and patients typically feel results in three sessions. Re-educating the disc and muscles to exist in a better position takes some time. The frequency and number of session will vary depending on each case. The typical frequency of a prescribed twenty sessions is: Daily sessions five days a week for two weeks, followed by three times per week for two weeks, completing with two times per week for two weeks. Most patients start feeling results at about two weeks or half-way through the decompression therapy.
The procedure does not hurt. Most patients say it's relieving and feels good. Studies show that as long as the patient followed guidelines, there was an 86% success rate of positive results.
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Murapol has opened a second pool of 2,000 units for sale
Ten post dostępny jest także w języku: polski
The Murapol Group has launched more than 2,000 flats in more than a dozen projects in nine Polish cities. It is the second time this year that the company has launched such a large number of flats.
Offer 2,000 bis
The investments were put up for sale under 'Offer 2,000 bis'. It offers 2,000 premises, which will be created in new projects and subsequent stages of investments carried out by the company. New units will be developed in nine cities: Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Lodz, Gdynia, Katowice, Gliwice and Wieliczka.
Murapol has introduced the largest number of flats in Krakow and Wieliczka, where it has made 501 flats available as part of further stages of the projects under construction. In Warsaw, 329 units were offered, in Wrocław 287, in Katowice 279, and in Lodz and Poznan 260 and 219 units, respectively. In Gdynia and Gliwice, the developer has placed approximately 100 flats at the disposal of its customers.
Strategic objectives
The Company is pursuing one of its strategic objectives for the years 2019/2021+, which assumes the annual introduction of 3,500-4,000 new flats to its offer.
At the beginning of 2019, the first pool of over 2,000 flats in 11 Polish cities was added to Murapol's offer. In the following months of this year, it increased by about 300 apartments, which together with the "Offer 2,000 bis" gives 4,500 apartments.
Sale of apartments
In H1 2019, the Murapol Group sold 1,696 flats, compared to 1,798 flats in the same period last year. The number of deliveries in January-June 2019 was 1,213 units, compared to 378 units in the same period last year.
At the end of June 2019, Murapol had 6,072 units under construction in 36 projects located in 13 cities. The largest number of units under construction was in Katowice (1,119), Warsaw (906) and Lodz (792).


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For the last few days, you've lived on the pages of Indeed, scrolling through the many job postings and clicking on promising leads. You've recrafted your cover letter more times than you can remember and sent your resume to an abundance of companies (fingers crossed that this is finally the one). Feeling accomplished—and hopeful that your credentials will land you that job interview soon—you finally close your laptop and hop into bed. It's time to rest…but wait I should just check my email one more time. And then suddenly your sleepy eyes are jolted awake and a sense of pride radiates from your being as you read the magic words that are dancing on the screen: "We'd like to invite you in for an interview." Victory! Your dedication didn't let you down; you're one step closer to securing a job. But seconds into celebration you realize you've only conquered the easy part—now you must endure the dreaded job interview.
Job interviews are awfully despised and greatly feared—but they don't have to be. Sure, it's nerve-wracking trying to sell yourself to a company and confronting the very person in charge of your fate. But believe it or not, there are ways to ensure you aren't a ball of anxiety walking into that interview and to guarantee your best shot at snagging the job. The first step to doing so? Checking out the following pointers given by the experts, from career coaches to the hiring managers themselves:
1) Skip out on the caffeine and the sugar.
"We typically encourage our candidates to abstain from unnecessary caffeine or excess sugar before heading into a job interview."
Put down the coffee! That's right, controlling the fate of your interview starts with choosing the right food and the right drink pre-interview. "Being under the influence of caffeine or sugar can exacerbate any additional jitters a job candidate may be experiencing," says Ken Lane, marketing director of OakTree Staffing & Training. So, it might be smart to swap out your morning coffee for a cup of tea instead. You're guaranteed to feel more relaxed meeting your potential future employer.
2) Prepare, prepare, prepare.
"[I recommend interviewees] prepare three main points that they want to be remembered for post interview."
How confident can you be or feel if you're not prepared for the interview? You should review your resume, ready yourself for general interview questions, and do your research on the company. Tammy Perkins, chief people officer at marketing consultancy Fjuri and long-time career coach, recommends you do one further and think up "three main points that you want to be remembered for post-interview." Doing so will provide you with some talking points during the interview and ensure greater confidence following the interview as well.
3) Dress comfortably and appropriately.
"[Interviewees should] be aware of the climate and dress appropriately in layers so that they may adjust to their own comfort level."
The last thing you need is to be self-conscious about the length of your skirt or the flip flops you shouldn't have worn. Dress according to instructions and if you weren't given instructions, business casual is always a safe bet. Furthermore, consider the weather outside as well as unpredictable office temperatures. To ensure your comfort, Lane (who suggested you nix the coffee before an interview) recommends you dress in layers so that you can, say, take a sweater off if you're hot or put it on if you're cold. "One of the essential aspects of making a great first impression is being comfortable," he says.
4) Remove negative feelings from the equation.
"My job interview tip is to lock your self-doubting 'gremlin' in the car. The less power you give the gremlin, the less impact it has on you."
Nerves are normal…but it is so incredibly helpful if you can manage to leave them outside of the interview room. I know—easier said than done. But executive career coach and owner of Mann Consulting, LLC Christine Mann found a trick that works for a lot of her clients: she talks to them about the little voice in their head that tells them they can't and gives it an alias—a gremlin. She then talks them through metaphorically locking that gremlin in the car upon arriving at their interview. "The idea is the less power you give the gremlin, the less impact it has on you, and what the interviewer gets is the person free of the albatross around their neck," she says. So strap that gremlin in and leave all of your worries behind!
5) Be professional, but also be yourself.
"Other than the usual 'take a deep breath' advice before a job interview, we encourage our applicants to be themselves."
Ah, perhaps the most important pointer of all. "Other than the usual 'take a deep breath' advice before a job interview, we encourage our applicants to be themselves," says Dana Case, director of operations at MyCorporation.com. "We want them to feel comfortable while still maintaining a professional demeanor." So yes, make eye contact, watch your posture, and communicate open body language. But more importantly, be true to yourself. The interviewer will appreciate your authenticity and you'll both better understand whether you're the right fit for the job and if the job is the right fit for you.


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Adobe Photoshop CS5 and CS6 unable to save file and prompt below error:
Could not save as FILENAME because the file is already in use or was left open by another application. Photoshop CS6 is running on macOS Mojave. In macOS Mojave, there are problems saving files within Photoshop CS 6 & 5 due to incompatibility with APFS. Try to follow the below steps to create a virtual disk and save in it.
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Save the file in the new disk image
Close Finder
Uncheck Save in Background option
Save the file in the new disk image
Step 1: Open Disk Utility > File > New Image > Blank Image.
Step 2: Give the virtual volume a useful name, set the size big enough to edit images or batches of images, but small enough to fit onto the machine. Check the virtual disk format is Mac OS Extended.
Close Finder
On macOS Mojave, this issue seems to revolve around the thumbnail display in the Finder. Check if you have a folder open with that file clicked or selected, the image is displayed as a preview in the Finder. Selecting any other file or closing the folder may fix it.
Uncheck Save in Background option
Step 1: Open Photoshop, and choose Edit > Preferences > File Handling.
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Here at MyAppleGadgets, we pride ourselves in keeping you on the up and up with all that's new and cool over at Apple. Here are 15 cool iPhone iOS 10 features and some of these are going to dramatically change the way you use your iPhone, busting up long-term habits while attempting to make…Read More
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July 2016 - Headmen of laboratories of gas analysis completed training and got certificates on course "Production operations metrology support» in Institution of Further Training of Odessa National Academy of Technical Regulation and Quality.
July, 16. 2016 Top management of the Company completed training their specific fields in work, and also they visited seminar on team working at Business Constructor. http://www.constructor.biz.ua/
«Business Constructor» is a platform for systematization of business and building a strong team. Platform helps to establish system workflow for business operation in order to let the Company functionate and develop independently, without constant impact on the owner. For the present more than 5 thousand key top managers successfully completed trainings for business owners developed by Business Constructor


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Queen's In The News Thursday, June 9, 2022
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|Brock, Kathy
iPolitics: Electoral watchdog draws 'line in the sand' on misinformation
Dr. Brock talks about the recommendations to improve the transparency, accessibility, and resiliency of the federal electoral process by Canada's Chief Electoral Officer.
|Rebecca Hall
Yahoo! Canada: Diamond mines are not a girl's best friend — Podcast
The Conversation: Diamond mines are not a girl's best friend — Podcast
Dr. Hall talks about how Northern Canadian diamonds are marketed as an ethical alternative to conflict diamonds, but this hides the enormous social problems that people connected to the Canadian mines experience—including violence against women.
|Jane Philpott
Kingston Whig-Standard: Canada will not follow B.C.'s lead in decriminalizing drugs
Dean Philpott references that other jurisdictions that implemented drug decriminalization policies also have medical, legal and social services in place to support drug users.
|Rowe, Kerry
CBC Radio: All in a Day with Alan Neal
Dr. Rowe talks about his design for the Near Surface Disposal Facility.
|Ware, Roger
Washington Post: Empty wallets, empty tanks: Surging gas prices leave drivers stranded
Dr. Ware talks about how, in comparison with other purchases, consumers don't adjust their fuel spending much in response to short-term price changes. If over a period of months or years prices stay high, people's behaviour will change.
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Based on the original Hot Dijon Mustard much loved by Louis XI of France, who kept a pot with him at all times. Four simple clean ingredients in a mustard that's as pure as it gets. It's the best, so go ahead and squeeze it like a king.
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As base I used Princeton. "Princeton is a beautifully refined mint green holographic nail polish that's certain to impress."
(Source: ILNP).
Two coats were enough for more-or-less opacity. To wear it alone, I would have used a third.
After Princeton was completely dry (I used one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top to speed up drying time, but Princeton dries quite quickly on it's own), I added a piece of scotch tape in the middle of my nails.
Then I added one coat of Admire Me on the tips. "Admire Me is an insanely cute teal polish loaded with holographic and sparkly goodness. If you don't fall in love with it in the bottle, you definitely will after the FIRST stroke!"
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At the base of my nails I used Purgatory. "Purgatory is an eerily deep and dark teal polish loaded with the perfect combination of sparkle and multichrome effect pigments."
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Purgatory is very well pigmented, I'm sure this could be a one-coater of worn alone.
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Peek at New York–based writer Stephanie LaCava's blog and you'll find Instagram snapshots of a young, underwear-only-clad Carla Bruni (because, why not?), multicolored gelato spoons (pretty!), and a stuffed elephant perched on a stack of books (fact: elephants are cute). But she's also doing writerly things like sending e-mails to her publisher (her first book debuts this December) and meeting deadlines for publications like the Paris Review and the New York Times. So when LaCava slips into Balthazar, which is just steps away from her apartment, for a morning meeting, she's usually wearing her oversize Oliver Peoples frames and not a lick of makeup (a home-office perk). "I have a friend who forbids me to meet her in sweatpants," says the red-haired 28-year-old. "I know I should make more of an effort in the morning but I have so many other things going through my head." She stays barefaced most of the day, but when she shuts down her computer before heading out to the Waverly Inn, she turns on the red lips and Brigitte Bardot eyeliner.
5:30 a.m.
I wake up, put my glasses on, and have matcha tea, blackberries, and two spoonfuls of raw cashew butter. I consider these foods my beauty secret. I drink tons of water and I'll even eat salmon for breakfast sometimes for those extra omegas.
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I wash my face with Neutrogena's Oil-Free face wash, then use their moisturizer, and, because I am a vampire-white redhead, SPF 45 sunblock. I'm not into fancy creams but my facialist, Isabelle Bellis, recommended Joelle Ciocco's Visage-Cou Module Protection Protective Factor Anti-Ageing Energizing Lotion. I love its cherry-almond scent. On my lips, I just put on a little bit of Unpetroleum Lip Balm from the health food store. (Vaseline actually dries out my lips.) I finish my morning routine off with a few spritzes of Diptyqye L'ombre dans l'eau fragrance.
4:00 p.m.
I never used to paint my nails because my mom told me it was frivolous. But I've started getting manicures because polished nails make me feel more poised when I type. I usually use Essie's Licorice or Chanel's Vamp, but I recently started trying reds like Vodka and Caviar by OPI.
5:30 p.m.
My hair is thick and crazy, so I get it blown out once a week with Marcos Diaz at ION Studio. I don't like it super-straight — he leaves it just a bit mussed, with curls at the ends. And then I just sleep on it and hardly touch for the rest of the week. I never brush my hair. I don't even own a hairbrush.
7:00 p.m.
I like to put on makeup for dinners and events because it's part of the ritual of getting ready. I curl my lashes and put on layers of Lancome's Definicil mascara, which I've been using since high school. I've always wanted my eyes to look like Brigitte Bardot's, so I use NARS Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo to draw a black line along the top of my lids. I dot Cle De Peau concealer under my eyes and a little bit of YSL's Touche Eclat right below the arch of my brow to brighten things up. Groomed eyebrows are important, so I'll brush them upward and apply Anastasia gel to keep them in place. On my cheeks, I'll use an apricot blush (Illamasqua blush in Excite), and if I really want to feel polished, I'll smudge on some NARS Cruella lip pencil. But I never bring lipstick to reapply later on in the night. Once it's gone, it's gone.


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Patients Sought For Clinical Trial Studying The Cause Of Tremors
Los Angeles - Nov. 11, 2008 - If you're over age 40 and have developed a tremor within the past 2 years, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center evaluating a new diagnostic tool.
Tremors can be caused by Parkinson's disease and similar syndromes, or by other disorders. Determining the cause can help doctors provide the most effective, targeted treatments.
This Phase 3 study uses a new imaging agent in conjunction with a SPECT scan to identify certain changes in nerve cells in the brain and can help diagnose the cause of tremors. The imaging agent has already undergone several clinical trials and is in the final stage of testing.
If you qualify for the study, you will receive a free scan and a diagnosis by a movement disorder specialist at Cedars-Sinai. Only 3 outpatient visits are required, and you may be compensated for your time.
For more information on the tremor scan study, please call 310-423-7546. That number again is 310-423-7546.


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With cases surging in states across the country, NBC 5 Investigates has pulled together data that shows how Illinois and Indiana compare to other states.
The data shows the number of new and cumulative coronavirus cases reported by health officials.
According to that data, nearly a dozen states have reported more coronavirus cases than Illinois in the last seven days, including Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.
In recent days, Texas and Florida passed Illinois in terms of overall cases since the pandemic began. California, New York and New Jersey have also reported more total cases than Illinois, which currently ranks sixth nationwide in that category.
Only New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have reported more total COVID-19 deaths than Illinois, but several states, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, Michigan, and Louisiana, have had more deaths per 100,000 residents than Illinois during the pandemic.
The data will be updated each day by the NBC 5 Investigates team.
(NOTE: These numbers come from the Centers for Disease Control. Their daily counts usually vary, somewhat, from the daily totals reported by each state's department of health -- including Illinois and Indiana.)


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Robert Plant joined violinist Nigel Kennedy onstage at the Royal Albert Hall Sunday night, and performed two songs, Hey Joe and Kashmir. It was the first time in his career that Plant has performed Kashmir without Jimmy Page to his left.
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Hi there, I'm Brigitte. I'm 22 years old, currently doing a bachelor's degree. I love traveling and I have big passion on fashion, particularly dressing up in my large collection of high-end lingerie, I'm a big fan of Agent Provocateur and Honey Birdette. Playful and sophistication exist on me the same time. I know how to have fun, at the same time know how to carry myself. Travelling the world has given me a unique perspective. I'm keeping discovering more about myself and enjoying finer things in different corner of the world. Being open to new experiences is one of the best things a person can be, and I can't wait to discover the unknown excitement we'll bring to each other. The biggest compliment I receive is how effortlessly I can create intimacy between the two. People say I'm like the friend they've known well but the allure they've never met. Let me capture you with my big innocent eyes and full rosebud lips, I will impress you with my Marilyn Monroe like hourglass body and playful nature, leaving you wanting more… There are many things words can't tell by themselves. Make me your treat, I promise you a rendezvous like never before.
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You've probably heard that minimizing screen time an hour prior to bed is important to get good sleep. But with all of the technology that is part of our daily lives, sometimes that just isn't realistic for us.
Whether you're up late working because your morning ride took a little longer than expected, or you just needed to unwind by watching one more episode of your latest show before bed, we've all been there...
Blue light affects your brain's ability to recognize that it's time to produce melatonin, a sleep-regulating hormone.
Even if you're not in front of a screen prior to sleeping, there are a number of reasons you might be having a hard time falling asleep, or staying asleep. Stress, diet, light pollution, even your mattress can all contribute to sleep problems...
As we age, our melatonin production declines, making restful sleep more difficult.
Melatonin is naturally produced by the brain, and is responsible for helping us maintain circadian rhythms and sleep cycles (deep sleep vs REM).
Supplementing your body's natural melatonin production can help you achieve quality, restorative sleep no matter what else you have going on in your life.
Restful sleep is critical, for everything from repairing tissues after a hard workout to making sure you've memorized your notes for that big work presentation tomorrow. Its essential for making gains on the racecourse and in the office.
Not to mention, sleep is when your body reinforces your immune system, so getting more sleep means you'll get sick less often.
If you're struggling to get the quality sleep you need, this melatonin is worth a try!
Why We Love It
What's the point of getting a cheap supplement if it doesn't even work? Sure there are plenty of inexpensive melatonin supplements out there, but studies show they offer very poor bioavailability, so are you really saving money?
Quicksilver Scientific has developed liposomal delivery systems to ensure their supplements are absorbed efficiently and effectively by the body, protecting them from breakdown and maximizing the bioavailability of each ingredient.
USA made!
How We Use It
We like to take one pump daily or as needed before bed to help with restful sleep. Hold in your mouth for 30 seconds before swallowing for maximum effectiveness. You can dissolve it in a small amount of water too if that's more manageable for you.


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Check Out Your Partner provides its discerning clients with professional, discreet, legal & ethical background investigations on individuals (and business enterprises) throughout the US and indeed, all over the world.
Our investigative agents are experienced, locally licensed, discreet and thorough. We seek to identify potential issues and problem areas – should they exist – from infidelity, to gambling addiction, substance abuse, financial and business problems and legal troubles just to name a few. Lifestyle examinations, asset evaluations, and verifications of credentials, including marital history, track record, reputation, education, employment background & family ties are also some of the areas our professional investigators examine.
Check Out Your Partner background investigations are conducted by experienced professionals and are hand-crafted inquiries, tailored to each client, depending upon his or her needs. We do not offer cookie cutter solutions as we do not believe they exist. However, the depth of our experience allows us to plan fact finding strategies best suited for each client. Discretion, confidentiality and professionalism are the hallmarks of our own reputation.
Some of the types of individuals/entities we frequently check out include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Spouses
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- Individuals met online
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- Nannies and childcare providers
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Earth Observing-1 (EO-1)
Mission Category: Other
Launch Date: November 21, 2000
Launch Location: Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Actual Completion Date: March 30, 2017
The Earth Observing (EO-1) satellite was a one-year technology validation/demonstration mission designed to demonstrate new technologies and strategies for improved Earth observations; however, it has been extended beyond one year and still collects data. The satellite contains three observing instruments supported by a variety of newly developed space technologies.
Key Earth Observing-1 Facts
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|Altitude:Distance from sea level.
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ALI (Advanced Land Imager)
Hyperion (Hyperspectral Instrument)
LAC (Linear Etalon Imaging Spectral Array (LEISA) Atmospheric Corrector)
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Thomas Brakke
Relevant Science Focus Areas:
- Carbon Cycle
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- Biogeochemistry
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Relevant Science Questions:
- How does the Earth system respond to natural and human-induced changes?
- How is the global Earth system changing?
Science Goals:
- Validate and test new technologies that could provide significant cost reductions and improved performance for future Landsat missions.
- Provide a science-grade space-borne hyperspectral instrument, thus providing a new class of Earth observation data for improved Earth surface characterization.
- Provide the first space-based test of an onboard atmospheric corrector for increasing the accuracy of surface reflectance estimates.
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What is Jesus calling me to do?
From the Desk of Father David
Dear Parish Family and Friends,
We read from the prophet Isaiah "For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: by waiting and by calm you shall be saved, in quiet and in trust shall be your strength." These words from God apply to us. When we quiet ourselves and open our hearts we can then learn not to react but how to respond with our words and actions. When we are quiet, we enter deeply into a conversation with Jesus and receive blessings from His hands. In this stillness, we need to ask the question, "What is Jesus calling me to do that will strengthen the Church and the larger community?" This is a hard question because we might need to do things differently for the well being of others. We are all responsible, young and old, to make a difference in addressing the problems that we are facing. So focus on your gifts and talents and ask the Lord Jesus to help you use them for making the world a better place. With God's blessings and everybody doing what they can we will make it safely through these storms.
Come Holy Spirit and help us.
In peace and healing,
Fr. David


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The General Data Protection Regulation is about to come into force on the 28th of May 2018. We are getting a lot of requests for advice and notice that although companies are willing to comply, a lot of new details are generally not known. For example: you become are aware that you had a data breach. Do you tell the person affected? Or do you have the legal obligation to inform your customer?
Yes, when:
- When the personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons*, the controller shall communicate the personal data breach to the data subject without undue delay.
And the notification shall describe in clear and plain language the nature of the personal data breach and contain at least the following information and measures:
- communicate the name and contact details of the data protection officer or other contact point where more information can be obtained;
- describe the likely consequences of the personal data breach;
- describe the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the controller to address the personal data breach, including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects.
No, when: any of the following conditions are met:
- the controller has implemented appropriate technical and organisational protection measures, and those measures were applied to the personal data affected by the personal data breach, in particular those that render the personal data unintelligible to any person who is not authorised to access it, such as encryption;
- the controller has taken subsequent measures which ensure that the high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects referred to in paragraph 1 is no longer likely to materialise;
- it would involve disproportionate effort. In such a case, there shall instead be a public communication or similar measure whereby the data subjects are informed in an equally effective manner.
* These are (high) risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons: The risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, of varying likelihood and severity, may result from personal data processing which could lead to physical, material or non-material damage, in particular: where the processing may give rise to discrimination, identity theft or fraud, financial loss, damage to the reputation, loss of confidentiality of personal data protected by professional secrecy, unauthorised reversal of pseudonymisation, or any other significant economic or social disadvantage; where data subjects might be deprived of their rights and freedoms or prevented from exercising control over their personal data; where personal data are processed which reveal racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, and the processing of genetic data, data concerning health or data concerning sex life or criminal convictions and offences or related security measures; where personal aspects are evaluated, in particular analysing or predicting aspects concerning performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences or interests, reliability or behaviour, location or movements, in order to create or use personal profiles; where personal data of vulnerable natural persons, in particular of children, are processed; or where processing involves a large amount of personal data and affects a large number of data subjects.
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Do contact us if you would like more information on the subject. Business Advice Spain is highly experienced in Data Protection matters. It has helped American companies for the last 15 years establish themselves in Europe.


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Title: Customer Service Representative/Account Management
Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460
As a result of significant growth within our organization we have an exciting opportunity available on our Customer Service team located in our Valley Forge, PA facility. We are seeking a driven, agile, passionate Customer Advocate. This is an on-site position, typically Monday - Friday.
The Customer Advocate will work closely with an assigned set of accounts to provide overall account management. The ability to impact and grow with a global organization makes this an exciting and impactful opportunity. You will find a fast-paced environment focused on delivering world class customer service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization.
We offer a robust benefit package including tuition reimbursement and matching 401K with no vesting period.
At Graphic Packaging International (GPI) our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We place great emphasis on exceeding customer expectations, delivering results, community involvement and environmental sustainability. The right candidate should value corporate citizenship as well as focusing on achieving gold level customer service.
At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.
With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.
Graphic Packaging International is a leader in the food and beverage packaging industry with over $4 Billion in annual sales. The ideal candidate will be part of a team that will support the Americas Division and have responsibility for the day-to-day management for all aspects for an assigned account or accounts. Problem-solving, long-term relationship development, and responsiveness are keys to success in this role. The Advocate will interact with multiple business units to drive results by executing order fulfillment processes to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, financial and operational objectives.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and continual communications to internal and external customers on any aspect of order fulfillment
- Order and inventory management based on forecast and other modeling
- Manage on time and in full shipments
- Project management for our external customers (developing new business with existing customers)
- Achieve all goals associated with cash flow for GPI as associated for their account
- Goals include accounts receivables and working capital management
- Participate in Lean Sigma projects and deploy continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external customer contacts
- Liaison between GPI and our customer on all aspects of account management
- All other duties as assigned
This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties, as assigned by immediate manager and other management personnel.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.
Required Skills
Solid understanding of customer account management
General understanding and experience with ERP business application, (SAP preferred)
High degree of organization and attention to detail
Successful time management and prioritization skills
Effective written and oral communication
Microsoft Office Skills
Required Experience
2-5 years' work experience or proven track record for success
Four-year degree in applicable field of study or compensatory work experience is required
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Fulfillment, Account Manager, Sales Rep, Customer Service Representative, Management, Operations, Sales, Customer Service


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Move over cupcakes. There's another fan-favorite in town—CAKE POPS. Imagine the deliciousness of a cupcake but in a mess-free, bite-sized morsel. As if that couldn't sound any more enticing, they are amazingly easy to make and are customizable for any birthday, anniversary or just-because event.
Here's what you'll need:
Baked unfrosted cake. What flavor is your favorite? Vanilla, red velvet or maybe confetti? You can bake your favorite boxed cake mix or you can even purchase an unfrosted cake. (Hint: Our bakery sells unfrosted cake layers, just ask!)
Frosting. This largely depends on the cake you choose. For example, red velvet pairs well with cream cheese. Chocolate can fulfill any chocolate lovers dream with chocolate frosting. Vanilla frosting pairs well with vanilla or white cake. These cake pops are your own creation.
Lollipop sticks. Just that. Lollipop sticks.
Candy melts. These can be milk, dark or white. It depends on your taste buds or if you're going for a specific color.
Extra-extra. Think sprinkles, nuts and coated candies. What inspires your taste buds?
Crumble it: Now, roll up those sleeves and let's get started. Remember that favorite cake we mentioned earlier? You're going to crumble it into fine pieces. You want this cake to be unfrosted, otherwise this step is going to get a little messy. Don't worry, we'll add the frosting later! You can break the baked cake into small chunks and use a grater to achieve fine bits. The finer, the better!
Mix it: Grab that frosting container; no judgment if a taste test is needed before continuing. Scoop about half of the container (traditional frosting containers are about 16 ounces) and mix it in with the crumbled cake pieces. This step falls heavily into personal preference. For moist cake pops you'll want more frosting, for fluffier pops, you'll use less. As you begin to mix the cake and frosting it will form a thick paste-like consistency.
Roll it: Once the cake and frosting mixture has reached perfection, use a spoon to scoop and roll the mix into bite-sized balls. Gently stick the lollipop sticks into the rolled balls.
Cool it: Place uncovered cake pops on a non-stick baking pan and place in the fridge until the pop has hardened.
Melt it: While the pops are firming in the fridge, you can start working on the candy melts. Microwave or use a double boiler to soften your candy melts. Once they have reached a smooth consistency, set aside and get ready to dip!
Dip it: Dip a little or dip a lot. Cover your cake pops in the desired amount of coating. They can be fully covered or maybe just half. These are your creations!
Decorate it: If you desire additional toppings, make sure to add them while coating is still soft. If it hardens before you dip them in sprinkles, nuts or other delicious items, your toppings won't stick.
For more cake pop ideas and inspiration, check out our Hummingbird Cake Pops.
Now we're at the final and most exciting step—Enjoy it! Take a bite into perfection. Let us know how they turned out or even better, share a final photo with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! Don't forget to include #Publix.


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Most Americans are worried about inequality, but especially the Americans in president Barack Obama's political party—and so Obama has developed a plan to take on the problem.
His 2015 budget, released today, is largely an academic exercise. Spending levels for next year have already been set by a bipartisan agreement, and a gridlocked Congress isn't likely to take up Obama's plans to spend more on infrastructure and education. He's got a better chance of securing $1 billion in loans to Ukraine than an additional $1 billion for new railroads and bridges in the US.
But he does have to provide his party's lawmakers with a vision they can back in this year's elections. They will determine whether he spends his final two years in office tussling with a united Republican Congress—if the opposition, which controls the House of Representatives, also wins the Senate—or cementing his legacy.
To help low-income people, Obama wants to deploy the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Currently, it refunds taxes for low-income workers with children. The average refund in 2013 was $2,905. Since it was instituted, the EITC has done a lot to reduce poverty in the United States (see chart below), and because it encourages work (you have to be employed to access the credit) and cuts taxes, the right likes it. You can see the effect in this chart from Jason Furman, the former Obama economic adviser whose fingerprints are all over this proposal:
But you can also see that a significant chunk of the population wasn't affected by the change—working-age Americans who don't have children. That's why Obama wants to expand the EITC (pdf) to include any workers who make less than $18,070 ($23,570 for married couples). That would help 13.5 million Americans and lift 500,000 of them out of poverty completely.
Of course, this costs money—$60 billion over ten years—and if Obama has his way, it will come mostly from two places: One, ending the "carried interest" tax break, which allows the managers of private equity, hedge and venture-capital funds to have their wages taxed as capital gains; and two, ending a tax break that lets professionals avoid even the limited social security and Medicare taxes on their salaries. These two loopholes are fairly easily classified as "unfair"—even a recent conservative tax reform plan took aim at carried interest—so perhaps the exchange can be made to raise taxes on the rich and lower them for the poor.


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David's Socks Pattern
David's Socks by Michele Harlass for Fiberlady yarns.
Pattern yarn weight:
Pattern Skill Level:
A subtly textured sock for men or women.
This pattern is written to use the Fiberlady BouncyBoo (410yd/100g) yarn.
Requirements (sold separately):
Needles: US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles (DPN) or 9" circular; 32" circular if using "Magic Loop"
Yarn: 400 yd sock weight yarn
Pattern Page on Ravelry: coming soon


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There are many life skills that these young individuals learned by being a part of the Evergreen School of Performing Arts' "Singing Strings" performance group. The educational opportunities have contributed to their well-rounded development/experiences. Their performances have positively contributed to the community as reflected in many of the comments below from former Singing Strings performers:
Eli Bissonet, Professional Musician. Graduate of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis/St. Paul. Presently studying at Kaustinen, Finland to receive Masters in Scandinavian Folk music.
What life skills did you as a Singing Strings member learn by being part of the performance group?
Living in the moment. I played violin as a member of the Singing Strings from about age 13 to age 18. My stage performance experience with the Singing Strings challenged me to become more spontaneous and creative as a performer. Live stage performance is a type of "sink or swim" situation, and as a teenager my ability to become confident and decisive increased in proportion to my stage experience with the Singing Strings. I am deeply grateful to Singing Strings director, Helina Pakola for her priceless guidance during my formative years.
What positive contributions did we make for the communities?
Spirit and tradition. Most of the audiences I played for with the Singing Strings consisted of middle-aged and/or elderly people. The Singing Strings repertoire that was assembled comforted these audiences with traditional familiarity while simultaneously surprising them with youthful and vibrant arrangements. Ethnic folk music traditions are a source of strength and identity for many elderly people, and the Singing Strings have consistently honored audiences and communities throughout the world by keeping these traditions alive.
Sarah Pajunen, Professional Musician. Graduate of the University of Minnesota. Presently working on Masters Degree in Helsinki Conservatory, Finland.
What life skills did you as a Singing Strings member learn by being part of the performance group?
As a long-time member of the Singing Strings who can now look back with perspective, I have learned that my involvement with the group taught me some life skills: how to work with others, how to prepare well for an event, how to take direction, how to work under stress, and how to travel. It also taught me to appreciate many life-enriching ideas: music, culture, language - these have served me as well or better than the practical skills I accumulated.
What positive contributions did we make for the communities?
There is no doubt in my mind that the Singing Strings will always be a contributor to the community. The positive ideas and energy of the group affect the students and the families involved, and also the members of the community who attend performances. In addition to these tangible benefits, I believe the 'butterfly effect' is very much a reality in the workings of the Singing Strings. Those who have grown up in the program will pass along those humanitarian ideas (even subconsciously) throughout their lives. And those who experience a performance will in turn pass on the positive energy they received. My hope is through programs like this, the appreciation of art and music and humanity can reach as many people as possible.
Michael Sharp, Software Programmer. Graduate of University of North Texas, Denton, TX. BA in Computer Science and minor in Music
What life skills did you as a Singing Strings member learn by being part of the performance group?
As a member of the Singing Strings I learned many life skills. I performed with the group for over 5 years, touring Minnesota's Iron Range, Florida (including Disney Land), and Finland. Through these experiences I learned how to adapt quickly to new surroundings. I learned discipline and gained an appreciation for hard work. At times stress levels were high and the rehearsals long and tedious. Today I work as a software developer. I believe I am a better developer because of the time I spent working as a member of the Singing Strings. I believe I am better able to transition into work new work environments, meet new people, and work long hours because of this experience.
Our repertoire included folk music which we sang, danced, and played on our violins. We learned to sing the words in Finish. I gained a deep love of the Finnish people through this experience. Later, when we toured Finland, I was impressed by the generosity of the Finish people, the richness of its culture, and the beauty of its land. I believe that I am a more tolerant and respectful person because of these experiences.
What positive contributions did we make for the communities?
I believe that the Singing Strings did much to educate Americans, many of Finnish descent, about Finland and its culture. It was not uncommon after a performance to meet someone who had been touched, sometimes to tears, because of the memories that our music brought to them. I believe we also did our community a service by bringing quality entertainment to many events. While touring Finland we visited the sister city of our home town. It was our privilege at that time to serve as ambassadors. The Singing Strings has had a positive influence on its members and its community.
Michael ,Leonid Kantola , Musician/Actor. Graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. BA (honors) in performance.
What life skills did you as a Singing Strings member learn by being part of the performance group?
Firstly, as far as what I personally gained by being a part of the group is difficult to put into words. Unparalleled experience - at that age - in working with professional performers. Ability to adapt to almost any eventuality, before and during performance and a truly unique and extremely efficient approach to music in both learning and performing the art.
What positive contributions did we make for the communities?
As far as the impact that Singing Strings had on the community, I would say is again much like the approach to music and performance, unique_ I am to this day not aware of any performance school that would offer the opportunities (performances in Disney World, The Olympic Games (Atlanta) and The White House and tours in Australia, Finland and The Former Soviet Union to name but a few) to young students whilst still making it inspiring, extra-curricular and involve the students parents. Only in hindsight have learned to really appreciate EVERYTHING I learned in The Singing Strings.