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Here are 8 great city locations for photography.| Architecture
Cities are great locations for photographers to spend an hour or two and the results you can get can be very rewarding, as we're about to show you.
In no particular order here are eight great locations to give you some inspiration for your next city shoot.
As well as Salford Quays there are plenty of buildings to keep a photographer busy in Manchester. If you like neoclassical, circular buildings venture to the central library or visit the Gothic town hall next door. On the edge of the northern quarter you'll find the former Daily Express Building with its curvy black and silver glass structure, prefect if you like to capture reflections. If you like something a little older, on the first Sunday of every month the Victoria Baths is open for you to have a walk round. The stained glass windows, titles and interesting features bathside will keep you busy for a few hours.
Take a walk around the waterfront and you'll soon have a full memory card. Iconic places such as the Albert Dock, Pier Head and The Three Graces are all popular photographic subjects. Don't forget the countless museums or the beaches and dunes that surround the coast.
In contrast to the dominating castle you'll find the new Scottish Parliament building or take a walk up Calton Hill and take in the panoramic views. You'll also find a collection of historic monuments on Calton Hill including the National Monument, inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. Dean Village, The Grassmarket, The Royal Mile and a quick walk from Charlotte Square to Stockbridge will also give you enough architecture to fill a couple of memory cards with.
You'll find plenty of high-rise buildings in Leeds. In fact, the Broadcasting Place in Woodhouse Lane was recognised as one of the best towers erected in 2010. It's made of deliberately rusted steel so the colour and interesting shape make it a little more interesting than your ordinary high-rise. Take a walk around the Universities' campus and you'll find plenty of more interesting buildings worth capturing. Or venture into the centre of the city and you'll find the Victorian Corn Exchange.
There are many famous landmark buildings in Cardiff including, of course, the Millennium Stadium but there's also Cardiff Castle, St David's Hall and the Wales Millennium Centre if landmarks are your thing. For something more quaint visit one of the many small shopping arcades that can be found in the City. There's also the newly refurbished Cardiff Bay area perfect for photographers who like water to feature in their scenes.
You can't visit York without taking a few photos of the iconic York Minster, the National Railway Museum and the popular, picturesque Shambles. There's also a few hidden gems such as the Fairfax House, Mansion House and Barley Hall also worth a visit. Spend some time by the river or in one of the parks that break up the city with greenery. Don't forget about the Walls and Clifford's Tower sitting on the edge of the city too.
If you're walking the tourist trail Samuel Beckett Bridge, the canals and the Guinness Store House are a must. There's also plenty of Georgian architecture, medieval castles and cathedrals to keep you and your camera busy.
There are plenty of bridges to keep you busy along the Tyne but the University, several hotels and the football stadium will also give you interesting architectural photographs. Take a walk along the Quayside or take a seat in one of the many coffee shops dotted around the city and photograph the Geordies that pass by.
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In the past year, the US has experienced several natural disasters: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the west coast wildfires and Hawaii's volcanic eruptions. Our PIR team is developing a standardized set of measures to assess behavioral mental health issues that in disaster-affected populations. The aim of this project is to produce a toolkit that can be used anywhere in the country after any disaster.
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Disasters are often associated with structural, economic, and population disruptions which may lead to short and long-term mental health consequences in adults and children. Although there are a number of rapid assessment and survey research instruments that have been used to assess post-disaster mental health status, there is no single compendium that has systematically collected, validated, and catalogued such behavioral measures. In response to the Request for Proposals from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, we propose to collaboratively develop a standardized validated toolkit of disaster-related mental health measures. We firmly believe that such a catalogue can support informed decision-making and programmatic strategies for public mental health interventions following catastrophic events.
In collaboration with CSTE and its stakeholders, the research team will produce a toolkit of validated behavioral health measures that can be used in post-disaster settings. The specific aims of the project are to: Review and document the state of the art of rapid assessments in use in the field and in the peer-reviewed literature; test and validate those items and scales which have not previously been validated, using two longitudinal disaster cohorts, one drawing from Hurricane Katrina survivors, the other from Hurricane Sandy survivors; develop a taxonomy of behavioral health measures; and develop a guidebook for public health practitioners that will serve as a ready manual for rapid deployment.
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Get ready, fam, because more music-related award shows are headed our way. This year's annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will be held on Thursday, March 14 and the Microsoft Theater and will air live on FOX at 8 p.m. ET. The show will be hosted by none other than T-Pain.
"Blessings keep coming," the rapper tweeted. "Grateful & honored to host this year's @iheartradio Music Awards. The past two weeks have been incredible and the run continues. Thanx everyone for all of the love and support & special thanks to the iHeart team for having me #iHeartAwards."
Blessings keep coming…grateful & honored to host this year's @iheartradio Music Awards 🙏 The past two weeks have been incredible and the run continues. Thanx everyone for all of the love and support & special thanks to the iHeart team for having
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This year's performers include 15-time Grammy Award-Winning artist, songwriter, musician and producer Alicia Keys, six-time Entertainer of the Year winner Garth Brooks, EGOT title-holding John Legend, Multi-Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves, Chart-topping multi-platinum artist Halsey and headlining performer, Ariana Grande. These are artists that continue to put on mindblowing shows, so we can't wait to see what's they have prepared for us this year.
iHeartRadio always does an amazing job at remembering to include the fans, so this year they gave fans the opportunity to vote for certain categories, such as the Social Star Award, Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Solo Breakout, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, Cutest Musician's Pet, Song That Left Us Shook and Favorite Tour Photographer. How fun!
The biggest names in music are nominated, such as Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Post Malone, 5 Seconds of Summer, BTS and so many more. For this show, iHeartMedia has also partnered up with the app TikTok, which will be presenting seven awards over the app during the week leading up to the show as well as capturing exclusive red carpet content night of. So exciting!
Before you go, take a look at the full nominations list HERE:
Song of the Year:
"Better Now" – Post Malone
"Girls Like You" – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
"God's Plan" – Drake
"Perfect" – Ed Sheeran
"The Middle" – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Female Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Dua Lipa
Male Artist of the Year:
Ed Sheeran
Kendrick Lamar
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
5 Seconds Of Summer
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Panic! At The Disco
twenty one pilots
Best Collaboration:
"Finesse (Remix)" Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
"Girls Like You" – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
"I Like It" – Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
"Meant To Be" – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
"The Middle" – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Best New Pop Artist:
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Africa" – Weezer
"Broken" – lovelytheband
"Happier" – Marshmello featuring Bastille
"High Hopes" – Panic! At the Disco
"Natural" – Imagine Dragons
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco
Portugal. The Man
Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
Billie Eilish
Two Feet
Rock Song of the Year:
"Are You Ready" – Disturbed
"Bulletproof" – Godsmack
"Devil" – Shinedown
"Safari Song" – Greta Van Fleet
"Zombie" – Bad Wolves
Rock Artist of the Year:
Five Finger Death Punch
Greta Van Fleet
Three Days Grace
Country Song of the Year:
"Heaven" – Kane Brown
"Meant To Be" – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
"Most People Are Good" – Luke Bryan
"Rich" – Maren Morris
"Tequila" – Dan + Shay
Country Artist of the Year:
Carrie Underwood
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Best New Country Artist:
Carly Pearce
Dylan Scott
Jordan Davis
Russell Dickerson
Dance Song of the Year:
"Friends" – Marshmello and Anne-Marie
"Happier" – Marshmello featuring Bastille
"One Kiss" – Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
"Remind Me To Forget" – Kygo featuring Miguel
"The Middle" – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Dance Artist of the Year:
Calvin Harris
The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
"God's Plan" – Drake
"I Like It" Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
"In My Feelings" – Drake
"Nice For What" – Drake
"Psycho" – Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Cardi B
Kendrick Lamar
Post Malone
Travis Scott
Best New Hip-Hop Artist:
BlocBoy JB
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Lil Pump
R&B Song of the Year:
"Boo'd Up" – Ella Mai
"Finesse (Remix)" – Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
"Medicine" – Queen Naija
"Sky Walker" – Miguel featuring Travis Scott
"When We" – Tank
R&B Artist of the Year:
Daniel Caesar
Ella Mai
Best New R&B Artist:
Brent Faiyaz
Ella Mai
Queen Naija
TK Kravitz
Latin Song of the Year:
"Clandestino" – Shakira featuring Maluma
"Dura" – Daddy Yankee
"Échame La Culpa" – Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato
"Me Niego" – Reik featuring Ozuna and Wisin
"X" – Nicky Jam and J Balvin
Latin Artist of the Year:
Bad Bunny
Daddy Yankee
J Balvin
Best New Latin Artist:
Lele Pons
Manuel Turizo
Mau y Ricky
Nio Garcia
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
"Entre Beso y Beso" – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
"Me Dejé Llevar" – Christian Nodal
"Mejor Me Alejo" – Banda MS
"Mi Sorpresa Fuiste Tú" – Calibre 50
"Mitad Y Mitad" – Calibre 50
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Banda Carnaval
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Christian Nodal
Gerardo Ortiz
Producer of the Year:
David Garcia
Frank Dukes
Louis Bell
Noah "40" Shebib
Songwriter of the Year
Frank Dukes
Sarah Aarons
Max Martin
Louis Bell
Andrew Watt
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell
5SOSFam – 5 Seconds of Summer
Arianators – Ariana Grande
Beliebers – Justin Bieber
BTSArmy – BTS
BardiGang – Cardi B
MendesArmy – Shawn Mendes
Camilizers – Camila Cabello
Stylers – Harry Syles
Jaguars – Lauren Jauregui
Limelights – Why Don't We
Zquad – ZAYN
Swifties – Taylor Swift
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
"Consequences" – Camila Cabello
"Girls Like You" – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
"God's Plan" – Drake
"In My Blood" – Shawn Mendes
"thank u, next" – Ariana Grande
"Without Me" – Halsey
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
"A Million Dreams" – P!nk and Willow Sage Hart
"Africa" – Weezer
"Crying in the Club" – Niall Horan
"Fast Car" – Khalid
"In My Blood" – Charlie Puth
"Lucid Dreams" – Halsey
"Me, Myself & I" – Zayn
"Natural Woman" – Ariana Grande
"Rewrite the Stars" – Anne-Marie and James Arthur
"You're Still The One" – Harry Styles and Kacey Musgraves
"Under Pressure" – Shawn Mendes and Teddy Geiger
"Your Song" – Lady Gaga
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
"Delicate" – Taylor Swift
"Dura" – Daddy Yankee
"Finesse (Remix)" – Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
"Freaky Friday" – Lil Dicky and Chris Brown
"Girls Like You" – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
"God's Plan" – Drake
"I Like It" – Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny
"One Kiss" – Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
"Psycho" – Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
"Taki Taki" – DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B
"thank u, next" – Ariana Grande
"This Is America" – Childish Gambino
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Agnez Mo
Bhad Bhabie
Dylan Minnette
Lele Pons
Loren Gray
Mason Ramsey
Queen Naija
Tana Mongeau
Trixie Mattel
Cutest Musician's Pet: *Socially Voted Category
Asia – Lady Gaga
Edgar – Brett Eldredge
Goodwin – Sabrina Carpenter
Gracie – Lauren Jauregui
Hatchi – Perrie Edwards
Mooshu – Alex Pall from The Chainsmokers
Piggy Smallz – Ariana Grande
Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category
Ally Brooke
Dinah Jane
Lauren Jauregui
Tiffany Young
Song That Left Us Shook: *Socially Voted Category
"Here Comes The Change" – Kesha
"I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga
"One Day" – Logic featuring Ryan Tedder
"thank u, next" – Ariana Grande
"This Is America" – Childish Gambino
"Youth" – Shawn Mendes and Khalid
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
Andy DeLuca (5SOS)
Christian Tierney (Niall Horan)
Helene Pambrun (Harry Styles)
Josiah Van Dien (Shawn Mendes)
Pixie Levinson (Dua Lipa)
Rahul B (Camila Cabello)
Ravie B (Beyoncé)
Zack Caspary (Why Don't We)
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A brand new patch for Diablo III recently released on the console versions, fixing bugs that mostly deal with game crashes and other gameplay quirks that fell under the radar.
The quality of the console versions of Diablo III came as a surprise to a lot of gamers, in that it was successfully ported and retained its novel gameplay at that. But, like any good game port, there are bound to be flaws found in the design. The most recent update from Blizzard hasn't added anything new, content-wise, but does polish and tie up loose ends of many small issues (like the endless vibration glitch on Xbox 360 controllers). We have the full list of changes for the most recent update below, so take a quick look:
Crash Fixes
• Fixed a crash that could occur when quitting the game during a cutscene.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when interacting with the stash while another player attempts to join your game.
• Fixed a crash that could occur after connection failures caused by NAT/Firewall settings.
• Fixed multiple crashes that could occur as a result of memory corruption.
• Fixed crash when casting Hex with the Painful Transformation rune on a Fetish Shaman in Acts III and IV.
• Removed unnecessary "Clear Skill" option that could appear on the Passive Skill screen and would crash the game when selected.
Gameplay Fixes
• Enabling Elective Mode no longer causes "New Slot" notification stars to appear for the original slot as opposed to the slot the skill is assigned to.
• Hardcore characters in the process of taking fatal damage while exiting the Scorched Chapel will no longer be permanently killed.
• Followers can no longer permanently lose all items after migrating from one game host to another.
• The following four item sets will no longer repeatedly and permanently add core stat bonuses each time the player logs out of the game: Blackthorne's Armor, Endless Path, Zunimassa's Whispers, Guardian's Contingency. (This fix will also retroactively correct inflated core stat bonuses on heroes affected by this bug prior to our hotfix going live.)
• Equipping a quiver with a two-handed bow will no longer cause Quick Compare to incorrectly reflect a loss in damage.
• Square gems should now only drop in Hell difficulty, which is also where the required items to combine them drop.
• The Paragon experience bar for Player 2 and Player 4 now displays correctly instead of being visually clipped at the ends.
• Fixed a bug that caused a player's experience bar to not display in multiplayer games if a another character with a Paragon levels had entered the game first.
• Fixed a bug that caused the inventory to not display unidentified Legendary items.
• Fixed a bug that caused the inventory to display equipped items twice if you exited the gem socketing sub-screen with the Select/Back button.
• Fixed a bug that caused the controller to become stuck vibrating indefinitely.
Made changes to address corruptions of saved game data.
Diablo III is available on both the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles, sporting solid 4-player online and local co-op modes. Do check out our review of the console versions if you haven't already!
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Researchers have found that blocking the activity of a single gene causes other cell types to become dopamine-producing neurons, a type of neuron that Parkinson's disease destroys.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, age-related, neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects the motor system and thus movement. Symptoms start gradually; sometimes it begins with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. These tremors and shakes are common, and the disorder also commonly causes stiffness and difficulty of movement.
The symptoms affecting motor skills are the result of the death of specialized dopamine-producing neurons in the region of the brain known as the substantia nigra, a region of the midbrain.
The reasons why these cells die is poorly understood, but it certainly involves the accumulation and formation of waste proteins into Lewy bodies in the neurons. The end result is that the loss of these neurons leads to a lack of dopamine in the brain, which then causes the telltale symptoms of impaired motor skills.
It has long been suggested that a possible approach to curing Parkinson's disease could be to replace the lost dopamine-producing neurons, and a number of researchers have been developing ways to achieve this. Recently published research takes this idea beyond the typical idea of stem cell transplants and explores an exciting new solution to the problem.
Creating new neurons to replace losses
Dr. Xiang-Dong Fu and his team at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine recently published a new study that builds upon a fortunate discovery that they made some time ago [1].
They discovered several years back that inhibiting the PTB gene using siRNA or even deleting the gene entirely in connective tissue cells called fibroblasts caused them to change into neurons. This got them thinking about the idea of using this discovery as a foundation for a therapy that might replace lost neurons in the brain and potentially treat a range of neurodegenerative diseases in which neurons are destroyed.
They found that when they used PTB inhibition in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, astrocyte cells in the brain transformed into neurons. Astrocytes are "star-shaped" cells that reside in the brain and are the most common of the glial cells in the brain that are closely associated with neuronal synapses. They support the brain by helping to regulate the transmission of electrical impulses within the brain.
Following PTB inhibition, the symptoms of Parkinson's vanished in the mice, which suggests that the conversion of astrocytes allowed some of them to replace some of the dopamine-producing neurons in that area of the brain lost to Parkinson's disease.
The mice returned to normal function within three months after just one treatment and remained free from the symptoms of Parkinson's disease for the remainder of their lives.
The team's next step will be to refine its methods and test the approach in a different mouse model of Parkinson's, one which uses a genetic modification to emulate the disease. In this study, the team used a molecule to poison the dopamine-producing neurons, causing the mice to develop symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. They have also patented their approach to ultimately test it in human trials in the future.
Parkinson's disease is characterized by loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra. Similar to other major neurodegenerative disorders, there are no disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson's disease. While most treatment strategies aim to prevent neuronal loss or protect vulnerable neuronal circuits, a potential alternative is to replace lost neurons to reconstruct disrupted circuits. Here we report an efficient one-step conversion of isolated mouse and human astrocytes to functional neurons by depleting the RNA-binding protein PTB (also known as PTBP1). Applying this approach to the mouse brain, we demonstrate progressive conversion of astrocytes to new neurons that innervate into and repopulate endogenous neural circuits. Astrocytes from different brain regions are converted to different neuronal subtypes. Using a chemically induced model of Parkinson's disease in mouse, we show conversion of midbrain astrocytes to dopaminergic neurons, which provide axons to reconstruct the nigrostriatal circuit. Notably, re-innervation of striatum is accompanied by restoration of dopamine levels and rescue of motor deficits. A similar reversal of disease phenotype is also accomplished by converting astrocytes to neurons using antisense oligonucleotides to transiently suppress PTB. These findings identify a potentially powerful and clinically feasible approach to treating neurodegeneration by replacing lost neurons.
This approach is very promising, though we should be cautious here, as mice are not people and these results may not translate. These researchers are taking their time to test the approach in another mouse model of the disease to see if they can achieve similar results. The field is littered with failed attempts to reverse Parkinson's, as promising results in individual animal models have failed to pan out, so doing the experiment again in another mouse model is a wise move.
That said, it is a proof of concept that replacing lost neurons could work as a way to cure Parkinson's, even if it does not translate directly and without any modification for human use. The exhaustion of specialized cell populations is thought to be one of the reasons we age, so it is good to see a working solution in action.
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[1] Qian, H., Kang, X., Hu, J., Zhang, D., Liang, Z., Meng, F., … & Devaraj, N. K. (2020). Reversing a model of Parkinson's disease with in situ converted nigral neurons. Nature, 582(7813), 550-556.


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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Duo' PP24,508 - Echo Duo Hot Poker
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Category: Perennial
Family: Asphodelaceae (~Liliaceae)
Origin: South Africa (Africa)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Red & Yellow
Bloomtime: Spring/Summer
Parentage: (K. 'Firelight' x K. 'Candle Light')
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Width: 3-4 feet
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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Duo' PP24,508 - (Echo Duo Hot Poker) - This is a evergreen (in our climate) to semi-evergreen perennial that forms dense clumps of upright, finely-toothed leaves to 3 feet tall. In mid spring through summer, spikes of bicolored orange and white tubular flowers stand above the foliage rising up to 4 feet. The flowers emerge from top to bottom with buds and newly emerging flowers are orange-red with white towards the base and as they age become predominately a creamy white color. This cultivar was selected for this unique flower color and because it reblooms through the summer months. Plant in well-drained soils and though pretty drought tolerant it is best to give some supplemental irrigation in summer to encourage flower formation. Hardy to below 15 � F (to around 0� F if it is mulched or the foliage is retained to protect the growth crown). A wonderful new poker for the garden that is attractive to people and hummingbirds but not so much to deer. This plant from the breeding program conducted at Itsaul Plants in Dahlonega, GA with the goal creating reblooming Kniphofia cultivars with unique flower colors. 'Echo Duo' was selected in June 2007 from seedlings derived from a cross made in April 2006 between Kniphofia 'Firelight' and 'Candle Light' (PP12,343). 'Echo Duo' was selected for its unique bicolor inflorescences with flowers that emerge orange-red and mature to creamy white, its early blooming habit with repeat bloom throughout the summer, its semi-evergreen foliage that remains clean, its dense clump-forming habit with upright stems that do not lodge, its ability to readily produces side shoots with each shoot producing blooms and its ability to produce blooms on young plants. It received its US Plant patent in May 2014. The pronunciation of this genus is often argued about and while most continue to use the easiest to pronounce versions such as ny-FOE-fee-ah or nee-FOF-ee-a, others argue correctly that the name should follow the pronunciation of the name it commemorates. But even for this there are differences of opinion owing to different German regional dialects - one such pronunciation often noted as correct is nip-HOFF-ee-uh while another that is particularly hard to pronounce is k-nip-HOF-ia. Keeping it simple we still use ny-FOE-fee-ah. The specific epithet derives from an old Linnaean name for the plant (Aloe uvaria), from the Latin word 'uva' meaning "grape" in reference to the resemblance to the clusters of the fruits hanging on the stems. Image of this plant courtesy of Itsaul Plants. This information about Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Duo' PP24,508 displayed is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We will also note observations that we have made about it as it grows in the gardens in our nursery and those elsewhere, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.


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How do generations learn differently? – Generation Z
In the final instalment of this miniseries, we look at Generation Z and how they learn. Generation Z is the current generation of college students and those just entering the workforce. It covers those born after 1996 to the present day.
Gen Z learners have grown up with access to information. They can search the answer to any question in seconds. This means that they have poor critical thinking skills and they do not have the ability to analyse or look between the lines when they answer these questions.
As Gen Z employees are the youngest and newest members of the workforce, they are very much motivated by financial rewards and career advancements when it comes to training and development.
Generation Z employees are entering a workforce where moving jobs is a lot more common throughout their career. However, if a Gen Z employee demonstrates skills and talent, it is important to encourage that staff member to stay within your organisation and create a training offering that will nourish and develop their skills and further develop the business as a whole.
Gen Z employees are much more comfortable with incorporating work into their life. They are fully mobile and if provided with the right tools and training, they will fully engage and be even more flexible then millennials.
Gen Z employees' value social equality and innovation. Providing training that allows them to problem solve and brainstorm creating an opportunity to break down social barriers and integrate with other members of staff is something which will motivate generation Z employees.
It is for this reason that Gen Z employees very much are different from Millennials as they respond very well to eLearning and more traditional training methods.
The biggest difference between Millennials and Gen Z learners is that the primary device for Gen Zers is mobile. The time is now to prepare for this new generation. In the next five years this generation is going to make up a large part of your workforce.
This blog concludes the miniseries where we have looked at the three generations that currently make up the workforce.
We are aware of the Importance of training, but it is important to prepare for the future and listen to employees to create training programmes that they will not only engage with, but that they will benefit from also.


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Mackinnon has been in the Real Estate industry for over 13 years. She has
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She manages this web site along with all photographs, radio advertising, production of our Virtual Tours, open houses and weekly newspaper advertising. Since the Real Estate industry has become so heavy in disclosure, and the rules and regulations within RECO require a lot more paperwork, it has become very important to have one person manage all this, thus allowing us to do what we do best ... Sell Houses.
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Tod's sensual elegance on show amidst The Seven Heavenly Palaces
The runway show staged by Tod's at HangarBicocca, inside the Pirelli Museum, was one of the most spectacular events of the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week. The Italian label's Fall/Winter 2023-24 collection, designed by Walter Chiapponi, was showcased within artist Anselm Kiefer's vertiginous leaning towers installation. A majestic, evocative setting where models like Laetitia Casta and Irina Shayk starred in a runway show in which elegance rhymed with sensuality.
"I have always centred my work on romanticism, tenderness and sensuality. This season, my emphasis is on eroticism and, since I'm always going on about Italian lifestyle, I have to say that Italian women have a very special eroticism," said Chiapponi, creative director of Tod's, talking to FashionNetwork.com. He added that "for next winter's collection, I've amused myself deconstructing and reconstructing the world of men's tailoring, turning it into something extremely feminine. As for accessories, after a long time I've gone back to high heels, combining them with the structure typical of men's shoes. To create my looks, sometimes I actually start with shoes. More than any other product, they illustrate this collection's different moods. Handbags, on the other hand, are reminiscent in some cases of small cameras, while others are just a piece of folded leather, with no stitching or decorations. They're very basic, spontaneous, just like me. The word on everyone's lips after the show was 'powerful', and that's what I like to think I managed to convey with this collection."
The collection's signature items include a pea coat with leather-covered buttons in the style of Tod's iconic gommino shoe soles, a parka with couture accents, a series of cropped, cinched bomber jackets, in nappa leather or in wool with shearling trimming, and elegantly cut padded jackets in fabric or leather. And also men's suits, some of them pinstriped, featuring power-shouldered jackets with no lapels worn over structured shirts, and cocooning oversized coats down to the ankles. The knitwear is uber-feminine, a zipped polo shirt has leather accents, and a knitted dress is both sensual and enveloping. The fabrics chosen by Chiapponi are exclusively natural: wool and cotton combine with the softest and most exquisite leather, personalised with artisanal treatments. The colour palette is mostly restricted to warm hues, beige, brown and cream, but includes sharp black or white looks.
Tod's boss Diego Della Valle beamed with satisfaction in the front row, surrounded by familiar faces such as Anna Wintour, Chiara Ferragni and the label's Asian ambassadors, actors Xiao Zhan, Liu Shi Shi and Nana Eikura. As Della Valle told FashionNetwork.com at the show, he was also pleased with the number of Far-Eastern buyers making their way back to Milan. "We're on track to return to pre-pandemic levels and, if I look at the results of 2022 and the start of 2023, I think we can say we've done a good job. Like most Italian entrepreneurs, who rolled up their sleeves and managed to save their companies and, with them, the jobs of thousands of employees and suppliers. We must focus on Italian lifestyle because it's what the world is looking for: it's our major asset," said Della Valle.
Pirelli HangarBicocca is a not-for-profit foundation set up in Milan in 2004, when a disused industrial plant was converted into the home of an organisation that produces and promotes contemporary art. Kiefer's 'The Seven Heavenly Palaces' installation was conceived and presented for the opening of the Pirelli Hangar. It owes its name to the palaces described in the ancient Hebrew treatise 'Sefer Hekhalot' (the book of palaces), dating back to the 4th-5th century AD. The installation's seven towers are made of reinforced concrete. Each weighs 90 tons, and they vary in height from 14 to 18 metres.
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April 24, 2007
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is behaving like Neville Chamberlain, who famously went to Berlin in 1939, met with Hitler and returned saying it was possible to have "peace in our time." What he got for his 'whimpishness' was war in his time.
Reid has declared the Iraq war "lost," thus giving hope to those killing American troops that victory is at hand – for us, not for them. No leader of the Senate ought to be making such pronouncements. It is amazing what some politicians are willing to do for their own political objectives and now they overlook the interests of the country for the sake of their personal and political interests.
There is no way the insurgents can defeat America. Only America can defeat itself and with the likes of Harry Reid and the ultra-left moveon.org pulling his strings, defeat will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Even Reid's hometown newspaper, the Las Vegas Journal Review has severely criticized him for saying the war is lost. The Democrats have become the party of defeat and retreat. They bear no resemblance to Democrats of the past.
Cal Thomas is a nationally syndicated columnist based in Washington, D.C.


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Let me start off by saying, I personally love working from home. I get twice as much work done, it saves me a lot of money, and it's just really zen and peaceful. But, I know not everyone has a peaceful work from home situation like I do. So, I'm here to share some work from home tips to help make your MFH space more organized, peaceful, and productive.
Here we go.
Work from home tip #1 – set yourself and your family a schedule. I know, I know, you've heard this a million times, but it really is important. Otherwise, you'll go to sleep whenever, wake up whenever or feel super groggy and tired in the morning, you'll eat all day long and gain the "quarantine fifteen", you'll never get any work done because your kids don't have a schedule and are taking up all of your attention, etc.
So setting a schedule (for everyone in your house) is crucial. Or at least make a schedule for yourself and tell your significant other, or your roommate(s), or your parents that THIS is your schedule and DO NOT DISTURB MY SCHEDULE. Haha, they'll love it. But you'll be a lot more organized and productive if you do.
Here's what my schedule looks like:
7am – wake up, brush teeth, morning skincare routine
8am – plan the day, Google Calendar, to-do list, pick-up around the house
9am – answer emails, work
10am – make and eat breakfast (intermittent fasting), put on makeup and fix hair (optional)
11am-2pm – work
2pm – make and eat lunch
3-5pm – work
5pm – free time
6pm – make and eat dinner
7pm – free time
8pm – exercise
9pm – free time
10pm – nighttime skincare routine, get in bed, read
11pm – go to sleep, if not already
I don't have kids so my schedule is probably a lot more mellow than those who do have kids. Read this post about Virtual Learning at Home to help make a schedule for kids!
Work from home tip #2 – make yourself a work space. It can be the kitchen table, the dining room table, an actual home office, or you can turn the guest bedroom into an office (like I just did). Just don't work from the couch or from the bed. Because then you'll take naps all day or just be a couch potato. You need a real "office space" to work at and lay your planner out and your notebook and to-do lists and whatever else you need to be productive.
I keep a lavender candle on my desk, cute candle jars to hold my pens, a little mouse and mouse pad for my laptop, Laneige Lip Treatment Mask so my lips stay hydrated, a coaster and water bottle full of lemon water to keep my body hydrated, The Daily Stoic to ready every day, and my Ban.do planner.
Work from home tip #3 – listen to educational podcasts or calming music while you work. If you have the TV on or you're listening to your favorite playlist, you'll get distracted and not be productive. I like to listen to educational podcasts like The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast (they interview a lot of successful business people and talk about time management, business strategy, social media techniques, etc.), The Influencer Podcast with Julie Solomon, and Online Marketing Made Easy. Or I'll find "zen music" or "meditation music" on Spotify and listen to that while I work.
I love listening to the educational podcasts though because they get me motivated to work and reach my goals each day. Plus I learn a lot about business, sales, marketing, time management, organization, etc.
Work from home tip #4 – take breaks. I don't think it's healthy to sit at a desk looking down at a computer screen for 8 consecutive hours every day. Get up and walk around the house, see what your roommates/significant other/parents/kids are up to, take your dogs for a walk, take a lap around the block, do a 30 minute workout, and so on.
I know it's easy to get in the zone and sit at your desk for hours and hours working on a project, but it's also good to take a short break and give your mind a break so you come back refreshed and maybe have more ideas for the project or whatever you are working on.
Work from home tip #5 – dress the part. Now, I'm not saying to put on a suit or heels or anything, but just waking up in the morning, putting on a little mascara, brushing your hair, and putting on a comfy dress or leggings and a cute top will help you feel more productive and less like a slob. It's very easy to wake up and just stay in your pajamas all day, but that's just going to make you feel lazy and we don't accomplish a lot when we feel lazy. It's all about your mindset. If you wake up and put effort into the way you look, you will feel more confident, therefore you will work more confidently and get more work done!
Work from home tip #6 – make a morning routine. Morning routines are so important because that sets the tone for your entire day. If you wake up late, scramble out of bed, run to your computer, and jump on a conference call, your cortisol levels will be through the roof and your whole day will be out of control.
Instead, if you wake up and have a peaceful, low-stress morning, your whole day will be peaceful and low-stress. I like to wake up to a nice wind chime sound that eases me wake (instead of the EH EH EH EH EH alarm sound), drink some lemon water, do a quick 10 minute meditation instead of looking at my phone, do my skincare routine, read the day's page out of The Daily Stoic, set my intention for the day, drink coffee while I watch the morning news and plan out my to-do list for the day. And then of course start working. That way, by the time I start working, my mind is already awake, alert and stimulated so I can think more clearly and I'm less groggy.
So these are my 6 work from home tips. Working from home doesn't have to lead to a burnout. Working from home is a great time to start a new diet and stick to it, getting more steps in and be healthier, getting into a better, more productive routine, and spending more time with your family. I also take breaks to get more house projects done and our house is really getting a good face lift right now. I feel more productive than ever when I work from home, so follow these work from home tips and you can, too!
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In ASP.NET we create cookies using following code –
//add cookie
HttpCookie ssoCookie = new HttpCookie("SSOCookie");
ssoCookie.Value = loginMainControl.UserName;
ssoCookie.Domain = ".mydomain.com";
ssoCookie.Expires = DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(5);
Now when we redirect, where are the cookies stored in Windows 7 created in ASP.NET?
Before this let's understand the cookie type we create above. When we specify the Expiry for a cookie means we are creating persistent cookie. That means my cookie will expire only after provided time span and not on my browser close. If I close my browser the cookie will still exist.
If we don't specify expiry while cookie creation means by default the cookie will be deleted on browser close. This cookie is called as session cookie. Session cookies are always stored in browsers memory and hence they cannot be viewed on physical folder on Windows 7.
Now let's you have create persistent cookie then where is the location of cookies in windows 7?
Open Run window and type – "shell:cookie" (without quotes).
This will open the cookie location of Windows 7 as shown below –
The files you see are nothing but the cookies. For the security purpose in windows 7 and onwards randomization of cookie file names are performed because of which you can see [in screenshot] random names for various cookies stored in the above mentioned location. However they may be possibility of not finding cookie create by you in Asp.NET. To dig more, set visibility and protected files visibility to true as below.
Open folder Option menu as shown below –
Select option "show hidden files, folder and drives" and uncheck the option "Hide protected operating system files". This will show up another folder called as "Low". Inside "Low" folder your persistent cookie may reside.
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Thanks for your interest in our products and thank you for stopping by to visit our website. My name is Petra Z. McGowan and I am the founder of EcoLicious Equestrian. My life revolves around horses, as I am sure yours does as well. They are an all-consuming hobby, aren't they? Mine live with me at a 40-acre hobby farm in central Canada. Durango, a 15 year of Trakehner that I compete in dressage and a trail horse extraordinaire, my husband's Quarter horse Mister that I keep sharp and in a shape and my 6-year-old daughter's little Welsh/Pony Cross Eddie. I love spending time with my horses and can get a lost for hours in grooming. My horses are turned out most of the time with access to large bedded shelter (weather permitting) and go blanket-less whenever possible (don't you find that even the best fitting blanket will rub somewhere and restrict movement to some degree?) As you can imagine, they can get quite dirty. Effective grooming products in my grooming tote are a MUST.
The inspiration for this line is my horse Durango. He is a very sensitive Trakehner with auto-immune issues. As a part of my personal wellness journey, I swapped my regular cosmetics (full of ingredients that just should not be allowed to be there) for natural alternatives and my skin/ hair was better for it. It made sense to extend the same wellness approach to my horses. He was reacting to regular grooming products filled with not so pretty synthetic chemicals like lauryl sulfates, propylene glycol, phthalates and parabens. You see, these are NOT good for our health, for our environment, and of course – NOT for the health of our horses. This led me to develop plant-based grooming products with a focus on performance that I feel good about using on my horses and to which they respond well; products that my 6-year-old can use and I do not need to worry, what harmful ingredients she is being exposed to.
I am constantly working on new products to add to the EcoLicious line to make your four legged significant others happy, healthy and dazzling and to have you enjoy the grooming process. The scents are heavenly, smelling of sunshine and holidays. 🙂
EcoLicious products are not only safe, they deliver breath-taking results. I use these products every day and I am positive both your horse as well as yourself will enjoy & appreciate the EcoLicious Experience. I know the earth will for sure.
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It's that most wonderful time of the year. But even with lights, family, presents, holiday movies, and great food, one emotion often eludes us: Peace. We can have everything on our wish list, but that settled calm seems to slip through our fingers.
We may ask ourselves why we feel disquieted on such a silent night as Christmas, then remember the bills that must be paid, looming deadlines, the query letters waiting in agents' inboxes. Perhaps a child is not doing well in school, a family member is ill, a spouse lost a job. The more these thoughts bombard our minds, the more discomfiture overwhelms us. Isn't this supposed to be a merry time of year?
Perhaps that is one of the reasons peace is included as one of the four candles of advent. It reminds us ahead of time how to find the peace we need. Indeed, it is at this time of year that peace is at our very finger tips. It is in the quiet of the snow, the flickering candles, the stillness as the world holds its breath at midnight on Christmas Eve.
One of my favorite carols is I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, a song adapted from a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Christmas bells proclaimed peace, but at the time of its writing, the United States was embroiled in The Civil War. Peace was drowned by canon fire. Would hate win, Longfellow asks the bells. In answer, the bells cried even more loudly:
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.
May that peace find you this Christmastime. And may God bless us, every one.


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Helping give children what they need most - their families
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and their families. We accomplish this through three core programs:
Ronald McDonald House
Located in Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana, our Ronald McDonald Houses keep families of critically ill children together while their child is being cared for at any local medical facility. Helping a sick child fight their illness takes a big enough emotional toll on a family. Adding a financial strain can make it all almost too much to bear. Our Ronald McDonald Houses provide care, comfort and critical support so families can focus on what is most important – their children.
Hospitality a la Carte
We are committed to serving as many families of critically ill children as possible; however, not every family served at our local hospitals have a need to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Our Happy Wheels Cart provides a bit of comfort as our volunteers push it through the hospital hallways offering a smile, snacks, refreshments, toys and toiletries.
Thanks to a restricted gift from local McDonald's Owner/Operators, we are able to expand our reach beyond our Ronald McDonald House. Our Grants program allows us to work with other local non-profit organizations, through their core programs and projects, to make an immediate, positive impact on children and their families.
RMHC of the Ohio Valley addresses these needs every day with the help of many volunteers, partnerships with respected companies, relationships with McDonald's Owner/Operators and a community of generous donors. We couldn't do it without all of you.


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Decrotchery 7: Vineland Vs. Zander
CAST: Jobe Zander, Michael Vineland
DIRECTOR: Ron Sexton
Older and wiser Jobe Zander enters the ring with platinum hair and a mop in hand, a less than subtle threat saying that he intends to mop the floor with Vineland. The older man seems confident him baby blue trunks and crisp white wrist cuffs. His sizable package bounces alluringly with every move he makes. Zander is a loose cannon, a wild card, a creature of fury and frenetic energy, who lunges are Vineland with a series of moves to quick to properly see. He is a storm of flying fists and flailing feet.
Vineland is bigger, and the bigger they are...
And the crotch abuse begins!
Vineland is dragged kicking and groaning across the floor, where he is promptly and expertly laced against he ropes so that his boys absorb all the abuse. Zander lands a triple attack on those green-clad balls while simultaneously giving Vineland a cruel wedgie.
"That`s how you take down a giant," says the smaller man, before pressing his full weight on Vineland`s knees, while the bigger man cries like a little bitch while cupping his package protectively as every possible attack is put into place. Elbows, fingers, fists, knees, forearms, and even feet are put to work making mince meat out of those crotches.
Don`t let the title fool you. There`s more than just crotch abuse here. Spanking, humiliating ass humping, and a variety of agonizing holds keeps this sizzling new title hot and intriguing.
Soon the giant is struggling to his feet, all to ready to return the many favors exacted upon him. Perhaps the most epic example would be the ferocious camel clutch Vineland applies to Zander, with his massive hand practically crushing his neck, his other hand practically caressing his chest before the fist goes flying...almost like something out of a great Roman sculpture.
"I can give as good as I can get," says Vineland, stomping like a bull before going back for more, this time strangling a red-faced Zander on the ropes, while his sizable, blue clad cock bounces pathetically.
You`ll be riveted by the constant give-and-take action. You`ll be blown away by the barbarous physical combinations. One competitor is head-locked between his opponents legs, wedgied, and spanked with an almost gleeful vigor, only to be further humiliated by the grasping, clawing, final crotch attack that leaves one man sweating, panting, cursing, and finally screaming the words "I QUIT!"


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A Minimalist Clock Screensaver That Office Workers Will Love
Fliqlo is a simple yet brilliant idea that is so good and so simple that you probably wonder why nobody has thought of it before. It is a minimalist clock screensaver that only activates when your screensaver does. It is your screensaver but it also gives you the time in a very clear and simple way.
It Is Ideal For People Working In Offices
Why is Fliqlo a stroke of genius? Because when you are in the office you often find yourself pulled away from the computer for phone calls colleagues boss conversations breaks and other office issues. Few people carry watches around with them anymore because mobile phones have made them redundant. Many office workers return to their desk and move their mouse just so that they may look at the time. With this screensaver you do not have to remove your screensaver. You are able to see the time as soon as you enter visual range of your computer.
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No longer will you have to keep moving your mouse to see what time it is in your computer because the Fliqlo screensaver does it for you. It matches the time you set on your computer. It is not a big screen saver but it is easily visible from a few feet away which makes the screen saver all the more convenient. If you work in an office this is an ideal screensaver for you.


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Infused with Pop Art elements, the 'Jazmin Kuehn' tote is accented with sparkling sequins on the front to form a vibrant graphic against the canvas backdrop. Featuring two handles in different lengths, this carry-all will deliver a playful twist to your urban looks.
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The Journeys of Remembrance
It took a full year for the first journey of remembrance to come to fruition. Seventeen people, each related in varying degrees to one of the deportees, participated in the trip which took place over the 24 to 28 May 1988. Our party first visited the Ninth Fort in Kaunas, where a part of the Convoy (around 600 men) was liquidated and then Tallinn where the remainder (about 300 men) was put to death. The Convoy consisted only of men, 878 precisely, the majority young and able-bodied, of whom only 22 survived.
This first journey to remember our dead was exceptionally moving. Coming after the trip organised in 1993 by the Association of Sons and Daughters of Jewish Victims of Deportation in France run by Serge Klarsfeld, it included one of the 22 survivors of the Convoy, returning for the first time to the place where he was so vilely imprisoned and his fellow deportees exterminated.
No Holocaust pilgrimage had previously been organised from France to Lithuania and Estonia. These have only become possible since the Baltic States gained their independence.
Four more journeys have since taken place:- In July 1998, by the daughter of a deportee, who shot a film of her trip and kept a journal recording her feelings and emotions;
- In August-September 1998 which brought together eleven people including several who had taken part in the 1995 trip;
- In May 2000 with 19 people.
- From 29 April to 3 May 2002, with twenty four participants. During this trip, two memory plaques were unveiled in memory of the deportees of the convoy Nr 73 : one in the Ninth Fort of Kaunas (Lithuania), and the other at the Patarei prison in Tallinn (Estonia). The whole report of that journey was published in the fourth volume of " Nous sommes 900 Français ".
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Photo: Serge de La Fonchais
The memory plaque unveiled in Kaunas (Ninth Fort) on 30 April 2002 The memory plaque unveiled in Tallinn (Patareil prison ) on 2 May 2002
We had invited Alex Faitelson and he arrived directly from Israel to join us in Kaunas. While we were visiting the Ninth Fort where he was imprisonned with his companions in December 1943, he commented for us on the photos and tools they used to escape. On the last evening of our stay, he agreed to lecture on his escape. Since he doesn't speak French, he spoke Yiddish while Renée Kaluszynski translated into French.
Photo: Jean-Claude Elias
Alex Faitelson in the Jewish Museum in Vilnius, in front of the panel of photos reminding his escape.


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While Samsung fans are readying for the Galaxy S IV launch event tomorrow, a rumor came that Samsung's 2012 flagship device Galaxy S III is getting a refresh with bigger battery, wireless charging and possibly better screen as well. The rumor came from Eldar Murtazin who often tweets inside information. It is not clear what other things are included in this refresh apart from the above said.
Galaxy S3 refresh will bring 24010mAh battery and wireless charging, but it is not clear what screen it will have, may be a full HD at 1080p. The refresh if released makes sense as it will bring wireless charging, bigger battery and better screen, this might entice some people who doesn't want to shell out boat load of money to the new Galaxy S4. They will have an upgraded and better phone at a lower price.
It is not new for Samsung to release an upgraded device after some time, as we have seen with Galaxy S. It is also not clear when we might see this update, in the mean time get ready for the Samsung launch event tomorrow in New York.


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For decades, traditional advertising appeared as an interruption to daily life. Television and radio, billboards and magazine inserts were all about grabbing your attention during otherwise routine activities: the ad itself was never the destination.
Until the Internet.
Today, social media channels, while not ads per say, have provided a venue for advertising that audiences have voluntarily chosen to be a part of. Consumers have adopted brands as part of their identity. They have become fans.
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Instead, you want to be sure that on the day they choose to go buy tires, you are the first company that comes to mind. And you do this by establishing trust and providing value up front. For instance: You could put out tips for how to check your tire pressure, advice about which tires will work best for your climate, and safety infographics about how keeping your tires in good order will help prevent accidents.
And then, when Fall rolls around and the opportune moment arrives, you can promote a special sale on winter tires. Because by then, not only do you have their trust, you've earned it as well.
Cultivating a fan base is about putting them first. It's about showing them you're worth their time by giving them value and not asking too much in return. It's about the relationship you've built with your customer, about dialog, and about being a good listener more than just a good talker.
Because in the end, social media is about people. As in: real human beings on the other end of that Internet connection who will be liking, sharing, and retweeting your brand pro bono, simply because they love you and they want other people to love you as well.
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Best non-fiction books of 2017
Here is my list, more or less in the order I read them, and the links typically bring you to my lengthier comments:
Neil M. Maher, Apollo in the Age of Aquarius.
Daniel W. Drezner, The Ideas Industry: How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas.
John F. Pfaff, Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration and How to Achieve Real Reform.
Mary Gaitskill, Somebody with a Little Hammer, Essays.
Rob Sheffield, Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World.
David Garrow, Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama.
James C. Scott, Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States.
David Der-Wei Wang, editor. A New Literary History of Modern China.
Richard O. Prum, The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin's Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World — And Us.
David B. Roberts, Qatar: Securing the Global Ambitions of a City-State.
Ken Gormley, editor, The Presidents and the Constitution.
Peter H. Wilson, Heart of Europe: A History of the Holy Roman Empire.
Brian Merchant, The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone.
Jean M. Twenge, iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy — and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.
Bruno Maçães, The Dawn of Eurasia. Technically this doesn't come out until January, but I read it smack in the middle of 2017 to blurb it. It is my pick for "best of the year," if I am allowed to count it. It is one book that has changed how I frame 2017 and beyond.
Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake, Capitalism Without Capital: The Rise of the Intangible Economy.
Tim Harford, Fifty Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy.
Dennis C. Rasmussen, The Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought.
Richard White, The Republic for Which It Stands: The United States During Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865-1896.
William Taubmann, Gorbachev: His Life and Times.
Diane Coffey and Dean Spears, Where India Goes: Abandoned Toilets, Stunted Development, and the Costs of Caste.
Sujatha Gidla, Ants Among Elephants: An Untouchable Family and the Making of Modern India.
Victor Davis Hanson, The Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict was Fought and Won.
Mike Wallace, Greater Gotham: A History of New York City from 1898 to 1919.
Yassin Al-Haj Saleh, The Impossible Revolution: Making Sense of the Syrian Tragedy.
Bryan Caplan, The Case Against Education: Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money.
Douglas Irwin, Clashing Over Commerce: A History of US Trade Policy.
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Quitting Smoking Before FTM/N Top Surgery
If you're a smoker and are in the beginning stages of wanting to get top surgery you're probably trying to find out why it is so important to quit smoking. It's very common to go to a doctor and they tell you to quit smoking, this is for your overall health. When a FTM/N top surgery doctor tells you to quit smoking it's because smoking could cause you to lose a nipple graft and delay healing. The sooner you can quit smoking, the better as the presence of nicotine in your system will affect your healing process and other things that we'll cover in this article.
Why Smoking is Harmful to FTM/N Surgery Outcomes
The number one answer to this question is you could lose a nipple graft, which is very serious and can also be expensive if you need to go back into surgery.
Smoking threatens the survival of nipple grafts: Smoking makes blood vessels unable to grow quickly and effectively enough to reach the nipple graft in time. If your blood vessels can't reach your nipple graft in time, you could lose it which is very serious.
Smoking delays wound healing: Nicotine in cigarettes can constrict the blood vessels, reducing the surgical site's oxygen supply. Delayed healing can result in an uncomfortable recovery, or a delayed return to work which could result in financial loss
Smoking increases your risk of FTM/N top surgery postoperative complications: These include undesirable scarring, loss of nipple graft and discoloration. None of these are optimal, but may sound ok in the moment of wanting a cigarette. Resist the urge to smoke, it will not be worth it in the long haul
Smoking increases anesthesia risk: Anesthesia is what's given to you before your top surgery begins. It puts you and your body to sleep so you are unable to feel pain during the operation. Anesthesia is more predictable in nonsmoker's due to better heart, blood vessel, lung, and nervous system functioning.
When Do I Have to Quit Smoking Before FTM/N Top Surgery
It may vary between FTM/N surgeons, but the short answer is the sooner the better. Dr. Mosser has a hard rule of no smoking and no nicotine use 3 weeks before your top surgery date and no smoking 3 weeks after surgery. This includes not one puff of a cigarette, it's a strict rule that must be followed. Surgeries have been cancelled due to patients not following the no smoking 3 weeks before rule so this policy should be taken seriously.
Can I Smoke Weed Before or After FTM/N Top Surgery?
Many folks use medical marijuana to help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or short-term pain like healing after top surgery. Nicotine is the major culprit in interfering with top surgery complications, but marijuana smoking might cause healing issues as well. So, the same rule applies, no smoking weed 3 weeks before or 3 weeks after. We suggest folks switch to edibles or CBD oil if this will be a necessity for them. The jury's out on how problematic vaping might be, so it's better to be safe than sorry and avoid smoking or vaping marijuana.
Short and Long-Term Effects of Quitting
Short term effects of quitting include weight gain, intense cravings, irritability, and anxiety. However, in addition to improving the outcomes of your surgery, quitting can improve your health and quality of life in the following ways:
- Improved circulation
- Normalized blood pressure
- Decreased risk of heart and lung diseases and cancer
- Higher life expectancy
- Improved sense of smell and taste
- Reduced respiratory symptoms
- Reduced aging of skin
Most patients are motivated to quit at least short term so they can:
- Be able to get top surgery
- Have decreased healing time
- Have healthier looking results
- Significantly decrease their odds of losing a nipple graft
- Have a safe and effective anesthesia experience
Preparing to Quit Smoking For FTM/N Top Surgery
Quitting anything that has become an enjoyable habit in your everyday life is hard, so we understand that not smoking for 6 weeks (3 weeks before top surgery and 3 weeks after) is a challenge. Once you've made the decision to get FTM/N top surgery, start taking baby steps towards decreasing the amount you smoke. You can follow this rough timeline:
- After your consultation (or sooner) begin decreasing the amount you smoke slowly. If you normally smoke 3 cigarettes a day, start smoking 2
- Set a goal of how much less you'd like to smoke daily and write it down reminders in visible parts of your home
- When you have cravings for a cigarette replace it with a flavored toothpick or gum
- Download an app on your phone that tracks your goals, such as how many days you haven't had a cigarette
- Drink more water
- Start a new habit. If you take work breaks it's hard to re-learn what to do on a break, downloading a game on your phone or picking up reading helps pass the time
Resources for Quitting Smoking For FTM/N Top Surgery
Current smokers considering FTM/N top surgery should quit completely (not one cigarette, not one puff) at least one month (3 weeks exactly) in advance surgery. The earlier you quit, the less likely you are to have surgery-related complications. We also advise that you do not smoke during the three weeks following surgery.
Quitting is not easy. There are many ways to quit smoking. Proven effective methods include:
- Counseling
- Behavioral therapy
- Non-nicotine prescription medications such as Zyban and Chantix
Combining counseling and medication is more effective than using either one alone. Some people use the "cold turkey" method, step-by-step manuals, or other products. Work with your doctor to find what the best strategy is for you. For additional assistance, you can call free telephone support service 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). You can also find free online assistance on the Quit Smoking Resources page of CDC's Smoking & Tobacco Use Web site, or read inspiring stories from former smokers at Tips from Former Smokers.
Quitting Smoking in Conclusion
- Smoking can be incredibly harmful leading up to and after your top surgery procedure
- If you're thinking about getting top surgery, start to quit now
- You should quit smoking at least a month before your top surgery, however the sooner the better
- Quitting smoking before top surgery may: Decrease your healing time, have healthier looking results, significantly decrease your odds of losing a nipple graft, help with a safe/effective anesthesia procedure


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