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ITB 2023 Special Reporting
Tips For Optimizing Your Hotel's Pinterest Page.
By Katharyn Molinaro
Tuesday, 29th May 2012
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Pinterest – or Should it be Called Finterest?
Following Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest is the third most popular social network, but have you been giving Pinterest the attention it deserves?
As pin-tastic Abby Heft outlined in her post about how Pinterest works, Pinterest is a great way to present your property in a very visually captivating way, share travel and industry knowledge, and engage with your online community.
Just as it applies to all other social networks, it's not enough to simply set up an account and then sit back and relax. You also have to ensure that the right audience discovers your account and that you regularly interact with that community.
To get started, you're going to need to optimize your Pinterest account!
What's In A Name?
Everything! Make sure to include crucial keywords in your Pinterest name, even if they aren't in your official property name. For instance, DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport's Pinterest account looks great at first glance, but their name is missing one important word! If I were to search "Seattle hotel" to check out different properties on Pinterest, this hotel would not populate in its search results.
A main point in online strategies is to be easily found and highly visible; whether your goal is for search engines or TripAdvisor; the same should apply here. By including these small but crucial keywords into your account name, your Pinterest will be that much more visible and therefore effective.
In addition, make sure to add your location (which can be found and updated when you select "Edit Profile"). Pinterest currently does not have a specific format for inputting your location, so you can also include indicator keywords such as Downtown Seattle, Washington versus Seattle, Washington or Seattle, WA.
Add Links
Links on Pinterest are now nofollow, which means that the search engine power behind Pinterest links isn't passed back to your site. But just because you don't get the link juice doesn't mean you should disregard your backlinks.
Make sure that your links are pointing to the correct pages so Pinterest users can easily find what they are looking for, make bookings, or pin other images onto their own boards from your site. In addition, be sure to add links to your Facebook and Twitter accounts from your Pinterest page so users can easily follow and connect with your other social media channels.
Beautify Your Boards
Just as having a visually captivating Facebook Timeline Cover Photo impacts users coming to your Facebook page, the same goes for Pinterest users coming to your page.
Make sure that your page's main image grabs users' attention, and update your board covers to show off your best pinned images right from the get-go. Pinterest now allows you to choose and position your board covers so your page can have its best face forward.
Know Your Pinners
To keep up with the attention span of a pinner, you will need to update frequently to stay top of mind. Having your beautiful, visually appealing photos cycling through on your followers' "Pinners You Follow" feeds is crucial for having your pinners visit your actual page, and for getting comments and repins. Additionally, keep in mind the pinner community and what pinners are generally interested in.
According to an RJ Metrics study, the top categories on Pinterest are Home, Arts and Crafts, Style and Fashion, and Food. Just because travel is on the lower end of the pinning spectrum, you can still use this channel to show off your hotel's hip style, catering creations, and fashion-related images for the stylish jetsetter.
Use these categories, create keyword strategies to target those pinners, and add targeted keyword hashtags into your pin descriptions for added exposure.
Pin For Engagement, Not Self Promotion
Of course you should pin your own photos that link users back to your website, but Pinterest users can easily become disinterested in your page and pins if they are always self-promoting. Include a board for area attractions, travel tips, and wedding inspirations to ensure that you are providing your Pinterest followers with useful, relevant, interesting content.
There's no denying the buzz around Pinterest and how it can work for your business, but because pinning can be so fun, it is easy to forget about optimization. Make sure to use our easy-to-follow steps to ensure that you are effectively reaching those millions of Pinterest users and engaging with them!
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Pour un déjeûner gourmand – Bouchées de pomme de terre aux herbes et mozzarella, sauce yaourt menthe I kept forgetting about those potato bouchées, I think we tend to forget good old recipes in our search to find new ones, but this one is too good to forget. So as we continue on a vegetarian [...]
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Utah Divorce Lawyers in Salt Lake City | Alimony
In Utah, alimony is determined by balancing one party's need (i.e., to maintain the same standard of living enjoyed during the marriage, or at least roughly equal to that to be enjoyed by the other party after divorce) against the other party's ability to pay money to meet that need. Alimony is, however, generally limited by statute to a period not to exceed the duration of the marriage, and is usually ended by the death of either party, or the remarriage or unmarried cohabitation of the receiving party with a person of either gender. (Cohabitation implies a non-temporary arrangement similar to that usually seen between spouses, but without actually being married, and must be proved to the court by the paying party before he or she can actually stop paying the alimony.)
The alimony statute also provides that a court "may" consider the relative "fault" of the parties in awarding alimony. For years this was understood to mean "fault" as it pertained to the dissolution of the marriage, dissipation of marital assets, etc. However, in recent years the Utah Court of Appeals has issued some decisions stating that the Utah legislature was too vague when it drafted the fault provisions of the alimony statute; and that the courts couldn't be sure they were applying the "fault" standard appropriately. As a result, they held that divorce courts should not consider "fault" in determining alimony — at least not until the legislature changes the statute to clarify what it means. In some subsequent cases, however, different Utah Court of Appeals judges have indicated that they might have a difference of opinion with regard to this issue, and the Utah legislature recently amended the alimony statute in an attempt to clarify how to determine and apply "fault" in this context. Thus, Utah law is currently uncertain regarding the issue of whether the relative fault of the parties may be considered when awarding or determining alimony. For more on this topic, see our December 31, 2011 blog article "Alimony in Utah; Fault or No-Fault?"
As Utah Divorce Attorneys, at J.D. Milliner & Associates we will fight to make sure that your alimony amount is fair.


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Apple and Samsung are currently in the middle of a heated copycat lawsuit. Apple accused Samsung of stealing the iPhone's design, and Samsung retaliated by asking to see Apple's unreleased products for comparison.
Both companies believe that their products designs are being copied, but one thing's for sure: Samsung won't be seeing any unreleased products from Apple.
It was a ridiculous move for Samsung to even file a motion to see Apple's upcoming iPhone and iPad. Of course, the request didn't totally come out of the blue. Apple had been granted access to some of Samsung's upcoming smartphones. The only difference was that Samsung's products were already in circulation with news outlets and pundits for pre-release reviews.
Apple called Samsung's motion an "attempt to harass," and it was very clear that there would be no chance for Samsung to see anything unreleased from Apple.
As was expected, the court has ruled in favor of Apple and denied Samsung the right to compare Apple's unreleased products with its own. Samsung wants to see Apple's next iPhone and iPad to see if the current lawsuit really holds up. If both companies have taken a different direction in product design, the copycat lawsuit becomes irrelevant.
In the meantime, Apple is trying to get a preliminary injunction to keep Samsung's upcoming products off the market. This could prove problematic without the court having access to Apple's next generation of products.
"The potentially bad news for Apple is that the court order contains a passage hinting that Apple may not get a preliminary injunction against the sale of certain Samsung products in the United States at this stage.
Instead, it may be necessary for the court to evaluate such a motion against the background of the iPhone 5 (as far as any Samsung phones are concerned) and the iPad 3 (as far as any Samsung tablet computers are concerned), whenever Apple is in a position to present those products."
Apple probably won't get their injunction until the next iPhone is released,
"But if Apple still doesn't want to show the iPhone 5 at that stage, the court may be hesitant to grant an injunction because an injunction may be the appropriate decision as long as the Galaxy competes with the iPhone 4 but it may no longer be justified after the release of the iPhone 5, which almost everyone believes we will see later this year, in the event that the iPhone 5's design departs in important ways from previous iPhones."
As Samsung and Apple continue their legal battle, all we can do is sit back and watch. You can rest assured that prototypes will not be leaving Cupertino anytime soon. (That is, unless one turns up in a bar.)
Do you think Samsung should have access to Apple's secret products so this lawsuit can finally be put to rest?
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Festive celebrations and events are part of what we love about our business. What better way to celebrate an event or special day than with great Mexican food and delicious drinks? We host events throughout the year to celebrate all types of occasions from Valentine's Day to Cinco de Mayo.
We encourage you to check back often to see what upcoming events we're hosting at either of our Chicago restaurant. We'll celebrate almost anything and we hope you join us including Cinco de Mayo, Pride Parade, Tequila Tastings, and more.
There's no better way to watch a sports game or celebrate a holiday than getting together with great people in a fun atmosphere.
Are you looking to host your own event? Our Mexican restaurant offers the perfect atmosphere for having a party. The great aromas, luscious drinks, big smiles, enhancing music, and friendly staff will provide you with the space to create a fun and memorable time. We can help you plan your next party whether it's for a company luncheon or a bridal shower.
If you want to host a party, but don't want the hassle of putting together the menu and making the food, let us cater your next event! Nothing brings people together like great Mexican food & drinks and we know how to do it right. Our half tray and full tray catering packages include Mexican food favorites, homemade sides, and delicious desserts. Tacos and fajitas are a must and they come with the shells, toppings, and traditional sides. We also offer lunch boxes, ala carte items, street food, desserts, and killer drinks.
We will gladly set up your food at your location, as well as provide plates and utensils.


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Our team of highly trained and industry award winning technicians make over 100,000 poolside visits each year. Pool Services is the Safe, Reliable, Professional, Trustworthy, and Easy choice for all your pool service, repair and remodeling needs.
Pool Maintenance
Featured Services
Our Goal: Lead the swimming pool service market in Nevada and Las Vegas, improve the quality of services and strive to exceed customer expectations
Our motto: An alluring pool and spa is a principal expectation of any guest or resident.
A pool is a complex system and needs comprehensive care. The need for maintenance does not depend on the pool size. Any pool needs regular service. Some believe that for a pool's service in a house, fitness club or recreation center care is limited to keeping basic cleanliness and it is enough to clean it from visible debris from time to time. This position could not be further from the facts. Pool water is a "living organism" that constantly interacts with its environment. It affects people who swim in it. Pool water should be translucent and hygienically impeccable to make swimming pleasant and harmless.
From the first operating day of the swimming pool, various kinds of impurities inevitably get into the water from the environment, including pathogens causing different diseases. Things that significantly affect water, its quality and chemical makeup include:
- Water and air temperatures,
- solar radiation,
- atmospheric precipitation,
- presence of an artificial stream,
- a hydro-massage device
- a waterfall in a pool,
Thus, regular service of a pool according to the standards becomes the primary condition for safe and comfortable use. This is not a one-off action, but a continuous process regulated by operational features. Pool service includes daily, weekly and monthly cycles.
Each cycle consists of several steps and, is dictated by regulations, sound engineering practice and specific types of equipment in place. Key service activities include:
- checking the operation of pool engineering systems;
- timely fault detection and troubleshooting;
- water quality control;
- prevention of pollution and mineral deposits on a pool deck.
It is not possible to carry out the necessary maintenance procedures without due expertise, equipment and chemicals used for pools. Pool care can't be handled by an inexperienced person: it is a complex process that requires regularity, competent approach, compliance with safety standards, and knowledge of rules and regulations.
Therefore, service of swimming pools is not something to save money on. It's easier and cheaper in a long-term to let professionals handle this work, rather than spend your means on complex and expensive repairs trying to find a specialist who will undertake it.
More and more people are now paying attention to the operation and maintenance of engineering systems at home during the construction phase. Pool equipment, as well as other engineering systems in a house, requires regular service.
It is no secret that a modern swimming pool differs significantly from a pool built 10-15 years ago. Today's pool is a complex engineering structure with a high level of automation. Pool service becomes more complex and requires highly qualified engineering personnel to maintain the pool systems.
Our company has been professionally engaged in the service of swimming pools in Las Vegas and Nevada for almost a quarter of a century. Most of our first customers continue to use our pool services thru today. Quality One Pool Management is a team of technicians with wide experience in swimming pool operation and repair. Our specialists take training courses annually and dig into innovations in pool management. The expertise of the company's technicians is systematically tested and verified by internal quality control and examination and certification by the Southern Nevada Health District.


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Bunnies' Tres Leches Mini Cakes
1 box white cake mix (16.25 oz)
1 ¼ cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large EGGS
1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped
1 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup canned fat free evaporated milk
¼ cup low fat milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ Tbsp. granulated sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
12 sliced strawberries for garnish
1.) PREHEAT oven to 350° F. SPRAY twelve 4 oz. ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. SET aside.
2.) COMBINE cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs in a large bowl. WHISK to combine ingredients. FOLD in strawberries and pour mixture into prepared ramekins. BAKE for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let COOL completely.
3.) WHISK together condensed milk, evaporated milk and low fat milk in a medium bowl for the milk topping. POKE holes in the cakes thoroughly using a fork. SPOON 4 tablespoons of mixture over each cake. COVER with aluminum foil and REFRIGERATE for at least 2 hours to overnight to allow the liquid mixture to soak in.
4.) PLACE whipping cream, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. WHIP until stiff peaks form. SPREAD evenly over top of the cake. GARNISH each cake with 1 sliced strawberry.Back to Recipes


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Calculating Your Taxes with An Android Tax App
Same Channel, Same Tax Station
Though it's still a little under a year away, tax season has a habit of sneaking up on people, putting them in a panic as they rush to save receipts, find receipts, and calculate how much they can (hopefully) get back, or how much less they will have to pay back. Technology has done its part to ease some of the tension by allowing people to file their taxes electronically, usually having their money delivered via direct deposit into their bank accounts.
Now you can do your taxes or check up on your tax status while at the local coffee shop or while you're on vacation. Android users can rejoice as we look at some tax estimator Android apps.
Turbo Tax Snap Tax
Turbo Tax has quickly become a firm favorite for many who want to cut out the confusion that tax season brings about. The online
website is simple and easy to navigate for both individuals and businesses, but the Android app takes simple to the ridiculous – and that's a good thing.
By simply taking a photo of your W-2 form that you get from your employer, the Turbo Tax app will scan it, ask you a few questions in regards to it, and with a snap of your fingers, you can file your taxes within a few minutes. Not only that, but you can view how much you will get back or owe for both federal and state taxes and you can save your completed form as a PDF, so you can send it or download it your computer later.
The downside to this is that you will need to pay $20 for the filing key so that you can actually submit it, but considering that this is the same charge that other systems use to e-file, the cost isn't terribly bad.
As much as we might complain about the IRS, last tax season they helped us all out by developing an app for both Android and Apple iPhone users so that we could track the status of our refunds. This is a great app, especially if you don't file online, or if you'd rather have the IRS tell you where your money is.
Along with being able to check on your refund, you can also get tax updates and tips, and even follow the IRS on Twitter (if you actually want to do that). The app is free in the Market for Android users.
Tax Caster Mobile
It should come as no surprise that this list will no doubt be dominated by products from Intuit, which makes many of the popular financial
and accounting software programs that are found in homes, home offices, and businesses world wide. TaxCaster is an offering from TurboTax, which in itself is a Intuit product, and this app can help with the estimates of how much you should be getting back during next year's tax season.
This is actually a good indicator on what you should be expecting, assuming that you have already received your tax filing information for next year. From anywhere you could possibly be – the beach, the car, a train, a plane – you can routinely check what you could be getting back or what you could possibly owe Uncle Sam.
A Little Word about Security
While being able to complete and even file your taxes from your mobile phone is a quick and easy while on the go, it's important that you remember about security. While these programs go as far as they can to ensure that your information is secured on their site, don't forgot to put in your own stake in protecting your identity when on your Android phone.
For one thing, make sure you aren't using an unsecured wireless connection on your phone; this is especially true if you are in a public place, such as an airport or a coffee shop. If at all possible, try to use a secured connection (which some places might have). Make sure that you are covering your device as you enter in personal data, such as your social security number.
If you need to work on your taxes on the go, wait until you are alone in order to work on them, such as an hotel room or business office. You'll want to make sure that their Internet connection is secure too; also, never leave your tax app open when you're away from your phone. Make sure you save and close down the app; even better if you can lock your phone if you need to leave for a few minutes. This prevents someone from getting in and seeing your info.
And above all, if your Android tax app asks, or has the option, for inputting a password, do so and make sure it's not something that can easily be guessed.
- Android Market, https://market.android.com
- Turbo Tax Snap Tax mobile from Turbo Tax, https://turbotax.intuit.com/snaptax/mobile/
- IRS Launches Tax App for Android and iPhone Users from Web Pro News, https://www.webpronews.com/irs-launches-tax-app-for-android-and-iphone-users-2011-01
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2018 Convention News
Best Practices in Collaborating With Interpreters: Lessons Learned
By Elsa Arroyos, Diana Diaz & Ivelisse Torres
Volume 46 Issue 5, pp. 29-30
By Elsa Arroyos, Diana Diaz & Ivelisse Torres
In the United States, approximately 4.6 million public school students (9%) participate in English language learner programs (Musu-Gillette et al., 2016). Many of these students' families lack opportunities to learn English, making direct communication with families potentially challenging. In this Presenters in Focus Q&A, convention presenters Elsa Arroyos, Diana Diaz, and Ivelisse Torres discuss best practices for the use of interpreters in schools to help families understand and engage in their child's educational programming (NASP Practice Model Domains 2, 7, & 8). They will also explore this issue in more depth during their Field-Based Skills Session, Best Practices in Collaborating With Interpreters: Lessons Learned, at the 2018 national convention in Chicago.
Generally speaking, when should school psychologists use or collaborate with interpreters?
The collaboration between school psychologists and interpreters stems from a need to provide equal and high-quality support to students and families from non-English speaking backgrounds. For these families, use of an interpreter is critical to accurately conveying pertinent information about related services and supports that are being provided in the educational setting. The increase in culturally and linguistically diverse groups may lead schools to place more importance on establishing strong collaborations with highly trained interpreters to better serve this growing population.
Collaboration between school psychologists and interpreters may permeate many aspects of service delivery (e.g., meetings, interviews, consultation, and evaluation). When involving interpreters during assessment, in particular, school psychologists should inform and instruct the interpreter about key concepts of assessment. For example, an interpreter must be informed about each instrument used, assessment procedures, and jargon. The professional training of the interpreters is important, as this will facilitate their engagement of students and parents during the evaluation process.
What are some cautions, as well as challenges, when collaborating with interpreters?
When collaborating with interpreters, one must understand their role: to provide or facilitate an oral conversion of one language to another between two or more individuals who have difficulty communicating because of language barriers. An area of extreme caution is using interpreters who are not highly trained or qualified to provide such services. An interpreter must complete training in specific interpretation techniques, which should include high levels of language proficiency in the source and target languages, familiarity with the educational environment and processes, and knowledge of the cultural backgrounds of the populations they serve. Without highly trained interpreters, a word-for-word translation may transmit an improper message. For example, an untrained interpreter may incorporate their own opinions or nonverbal reactions to the information being conveyed, which may be perceived as disrespectful to the receiving party. Additionally, some concepts, words, or ideas conveyed in one language may not exist or translate easily to the second language. Having interpreters that understand the educational process can ensure accurate and effective translation.
A challenge often faced when using qualified interpreters is the lack of their availability within the educational setting. This may lead to the use of children, school staff, or any bilingual individual on school grounds to fulfill the role of an interpreter. The challenge here is in the lack of knowledge of the topic discussed and loss of confidentiality between parties. Using children to translate places a large responsibility on them to discuss issues that should be discussed among the educators (or other professionals) and adult family members. Also, the mere notion that any bilingual individual has the ability to interpret is incorrect. In the absence of trained interpreters and when there is a need to communicate immediately with parents and families, a school psychologist would need to consider who is being asked to translate and whether that person is trustworthy (i.e., will maintain confidentiality) and informed (i.e., has full command of the language and is able to convey the technical or educational jargon). To avoid any such issues, it is the responsibility of the educational institutions to seek highly trained and competent interpreters to provide their services where needed. School psychologists should consider advocating for a new policy to address such instances if one does not exist.
Describe some misconceptions that exist related to the use of interpreters in education.
One of the biggest misconceptions related to the use of interpreters is that the only prerequisite skill for an interpreter is that they know the languages involved. For a school psychologist, another potential misconception is that you need to focus on (i.e., make eye contact with) the interpreter when our focus should be on the child and family. Another potential misconception is that you only need to pay attention to verbal communication. Since a lot of meaning can be communicated through nonverbal communication, it is even more critical for a school psychologist and interpreter to be aware of all aspects of how communication takes place. This reiterates the critical importance of school psychologists being cognizant of maintaining natural patterns of communication and being respectful of the child's and family's preferred communication patterns while avoiding stereotypical thinking about specific cultural groups. For example, cultures may differ in family dynamics related to parent roles, with different expectations about whether to address one parent over the other, or both at the same time.
What is the school psychologist's role when working with interpreters?
It is the school psychologist's responsibility to (a) apply the legal and ethical requirements related to providing services to students and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, (b) follow the school district's policy and procedures for accessing interpreters when needed, and (c) provide those services in the family's preferred mode of communication. Additionally, they should contextualize the sessions for the interpreter, prepare them before a session, and debrief afterward. During interpretation, the school psychologist should check for understanding constantly while working toward maintaining rapport with the child and family. In other words, school psychologists should constantly be mindful that the child and family are the primary client—not the interpreter.
Additionally, we must be mindful about the need for always advocating for families: conveying who we are, using interpretation as an advocacy tool, and understanding the law and those that apply to specific populations (e.g., undocumented families and children). Upholding these legal, ethical, and professional standards is key to supporting children and families.
Identify some strategies to effectively incorporate interpreters during assessment, consultation, or other related services.
The interpreter should maintain proper credentials to work within the school system. There are agencies that specialize in the provision of such services. School psychologists should consult with their district regarding the availability of such services and ensure that interpretation services are accessible and solicited when needed. It is also critical for the school psychologist to understand the dynamics among the parents, child, and interpreter, being mindful of the importance of building and maintaining rapport.
When establishing rapport, school psychologists should first prepare the interpreter for the upcoming session. Interpreters need to know what is expected before, during, and after the interpretation session (e.g., accurately translate items, understand assessment process). This includes a discussion about confidentiality and having the interpreter sign an agreement indicating understanding. Also, everyone needs to know what to expect and who will be in attendance at meetings. During the session, make sure you address the parent and child (not the interpreter) directly in a culturally appropriate manner, ask for clarification when needed, and be sensitive to both verbal and nonverbal communication. After the session, debrief with the interpreter to go over everything that happened and ensure you clarified any questions.
What are some recommended options if no interpreter is available?
Although it may be a strong possibility a properly credentialed interpreter is not available, school psychologists should recognize the potential legal and ethical implications of sharing confidential information with unqualified or untrained individuals, even if they are school staff. Asking individuals to sign confidentiality agreements is highly recommended. In addition, school psychologists need to be aware that important information might be missing, especially if the person translating does not have adequate knowledge regarding educational and psychological terminology; therefore, it is always good practice to ensure information makes sense and ask whether additional clarification is necessary. Other aspects to consider in particular for the assessment process is that you will be deviating from traditional standardization processes, thus impacting the validity and reliability of assessment findings. It is recommended that, when interpreting scores and writing reports, a statement should be made regarding the use of interpreters during the process.
Musu-Gillette, L., Robinson, J., McFarland, J., KewalRamani, A., Zhang, A., & Wilkinson-Flicker, S. (2016). Status and trends in the education of racial and ethnic groups 2016 (NCES 2016-007). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.


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Front cover of one of the most terrible Triumph Spitfire sales brochures
. The reasonably good photogpraphy is completely eclipsed by these two 'beautiful people' you see here, who will act childishly throughout the next twelve pages. Prepare to be disgusted. You can still click away now.
Two page spread with nice picture of a not-so-nice Spitfire. It's got heavy, plastic bumpers, which in my opinion do not suit the car at all. Besides, these late cars were
, to the point of being lethargic.
Then there is the conversation between the two occupants of the car, which is too boring to comment on. Yuck.
Another spread - good photography, but the same people saying the same stupid sort of things. Look at that HUGE rear bumper: it's almost as if the rear of the car is sunk into it!
And yet another spread. Here's where this brochure is clever: if you fold out the right hand page, the bonnet ('hood' in US-speak) is open, and if you fold it in, it's closed! That's about all that's noteworhty here - those people in the picture
get on my nerves.
See? Here the right hand page is folded in and the bonnet/hood is closed, so you can't see how the engine is strangled by that single Zenith-Stromberg carb and the emissions control equipment. The people in the picture are, er... could somebody get me a bucket, please?
So now they're going to throw their 'sportscar' about. Looks dead serious, too - they're even wearing helmets. I was hoping they would have to concentrate and forget about talking stupid, but alas, no such luck. I'm getting really sick now...
Oh look, they've won the race and everybody's happy for them. Where's that bucket? Hurry up!
Phew, some much-needed relief in the form of cold, hard facts about the car, its interior, brakes, dashboard and roof.
Ah, that's better, just the good old technical specifications on this page.
All in all, I find this a truly disappointing, nay utterly disgusting marketing effort. It's an all-time low which, somehow, in a twisted sort of way, seems befitting to the sad swansong of the Triumph Spitfire in the US. I do wish they'd have tried just a bit harder though, this infantile stupidity is just beyond words.
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"Dog helps win lottery?" says Spence.
"That kind of thing," says Admin. "My favorite part is the back seat and electronic window. Must have been fun to watch."
Hat tip – Tupper & Gilly (plus A.)
Welcome Murph & Ellie; 2 alert guardians.
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SuperBot Entertainment, developer of the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale fighting game, is working on a new project, SuperBot's director of operations David Yang told Edge Online.
"We have substantially shrunk down our operations but are still going strong while we work on a new IP," Yang said.
Founded in 2009, SuperBot developed exclusively for Sony during its first years and released PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale in late 2012 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. In late January 2013, a representative for Sony Computer Entertainment America confirmed layoffs at SuperBot to Polygon. By early February, Sony confirmed to Polygon that the "working relationship" between the two companies had ended.
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Democrats and liberals are salivating with eager anticipation of Attorney General William Barr's release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Barr has already told Congress and the American people in a four-page letter summarizing the 300-plus-page report that no collusion was found between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
But that won't stop late night host Seth Meyers from doing an extra long episode once the report is finally released for a peculiar reason.
Late night comics Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Conan O'Brien consistently ridicule President Trump and his administration nearly every single night. Actually, scratch that, it is every single night (other than weekends).
All of them perpetuate the notion that they want to read Special Counsel's Robert Mueller report – a report that the American people have been waiting on for two years to read.
It's not clear how much will be redacted but that didn't stop liberals from assuming that Attorney General William Barr wasn't being completely honest with his four-page letter.
Nevertheless, whatever version is given to the American people, Barr set a hard date for the release of the Mueller report this Thursday.
And Seth Meyers of NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" will add an extra half-hour to his already hour long show to breakdown what he finds in the report.
But the real reason why he's adding the extra half hour is because on Thursday night they already planned on Saturday Night Live cast member Leslie Jones providing a breakdown on the season 8 premiere of "Game of Thrones."
They didn't want to cancel that segment so NBC agreed to give him an extra half hour.
Meyers argued, "I simply will not stand for the Mueller report bumping Leslie Jones or vice versa, so we decided to make room for both." "Game of Thrones" season 8 premiere shattered ratings records on Sunday with a reported 17.1 million people tuning in and the segment will be called "Game of Jones." Jones famously put her commentary on Twitter.
The timing is bizarre though. You couldn't have waited another day? They do broadcasts on Friday as well. Or you couldn't have bumped Leslie Jones back one day to Wednesday?
Nevertheless, NBC doesn't seem to mind otherwise they would've given Meyers a hard no.
But they don't seem to believe President Trump or William Barr even after the four-page report read, "the special counsel did not find that the Trump campaign, or anyone associated with it, conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in these efforts."
And Trump said, "There was no collusion with Russia. There was no obstruction. It was a complete and total exoneration. It's a shame that the country had to go through this. This was an illegal takedown that failed."
Coincidentally enough, the articulate rising Democratic star Mayor Pete Buttigieg – who just formally announced his bid for presidency in 2020 – will be the special guest on Thursday.
This upcoming Thursday episode of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" will certainly be reaching in a desperate attempt to try and smear President Trump. Make no mistake about it.


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I know you're enamored with the tower right now, but HEY! Look at my stripe-y dress yo!
It's Jamie Christina's Mission Maxi pattern done in a stretch knit from (duh) ITALY. I felt like a bit of a goddess in it, because it trapped me somewhat when I walked.
Let me explain.
I mean, first off, I'm not one to take huge crazy ass strides or anything, but I like my freedom (cue William Wallace) when I'm moving around. You understand.
But sometimes you guys, fashion calls for entrapment of the body. Maybe I need to find a better word, I keep visualizing Catherine Zeta Jones. (You remember the movie right?) OMG it's soooo 1999, but I have been known to practice the laser scene in my kitchen once in a while when the urge hits.
Moving on.
I cut it so the stripes would be horizontal, and the way I should've cut it was so the stripes were vertical. All those pesky bias/stretch rules and stuff. I am not one to be deterred by rules or instructions, so I tossed that (sound bit of advice) out and carried on.
So now when I walk in it I kind of take little steps and feel like concubine-the Japanese ones from hundreds of years ago, you following?
But if I lift it about three inches it's totally fine, so I do that when I get pissed off.
Otherwise I love it. I think feeling like an entrapped damsel in distress is sorta fun anyways. Keeps things fresh.
Like my fanny pack? Can't say that in Britain though, ---here it's called a "bum bag". I picked this beaut up at Accessorize which is probably my favorite store
e v e r.
In the airport it's tax free too, so I'm like this --- CRAAAaaaaaaaAAAAAzzzzzyyy time in the hA-ouse.
For my non Brit friends, taxes here are (in a nutshell) psychotic. Twenty-damn-percent VAT is a killer.
*VAT= very astonishing taxation
I rationalize my purchases (as you do) with completely brilliant logic: I am not a kitty person, or a Coach bag person, or a jewel maven, so I can spend a bit on bum bags and other related bling without need for interrogation.
This is the age of reason, right?
Right here I'm thinking "hurry up and take some pics so I can stop acting like such a damn tourist"...
I love looking like Sporty Spice with the racer back detail.
Let me add I look puffy due to copious amounts of pasta, bread, and wine for four days...... Or maybe I just need to hit the gym a bit harder, but that's never fun because I always end up bruised and achy, which then makes me even b*tchier than I already am.
Anyways, it's not about me, it's about Italy!!!
They speak loudly, so I'm suddenly speaking very loudly = even in type.
I literally LOL'd when I saw a British tourist cover his ears when the Cafe barrista was speaking to him.
Yes. Yes we did.
Sick of pics of the tower yet?
Bronze copy of the David at the top of a hill above Florence.
My eyes are immediately drawn to that awesome leather jacket-----you wouldn't believe the quality of Italian leather crafts and the great prices that follow, as there is so much to choose from.
Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge)
Gorgeous jewel shops line the bridge, but I kept walking. I'd rather save up for an original Botticelli (print). LOLOLOL
Such a drama queen. I have no idea where she gets it.
I think it's difficult making my fabrics drape properly, but stone.....??
Yeah, that. I'm admiring the musculature in my best arty mindset. (But(t) why oh whyyyyy do I keep looking at those miraculous buttocks? For shame.)
Tell me it's human nature. Make me feel less pervy. Please. I beg of you.
Three things Italy has tons of:
1. Motorcycles/Scooters (though let's not call them that, it's so emasculating).
2. Coffee shops / Cafes (Horrrayyyy yipppeeeeee!!!)
3. Leather (or leath-A if you remember that lady on Project Runway, hilariousness).
and 4. *I'll put this in small print- lots of H O T hot hot hot people....I mean on FIRE! And just so I don't get in trouble, we were told many times over that our last name (my husband's name) is very Tuscan, so therefore his family must originate from Tuscany, so therefore he is mega hot inherently in his DNA.
Wiping brow and looking around the room to be sure husband is not in the vicinity. Clear.
If you've read World Without End by Ken Follet you will remember when Merthin travels to Florence to see the Duomo, among other things...(Remember the whole Caris fiasco?) Anywho,when we walked up the street and turned the corner to view it in full my breath was taken away.
It's enormous, larger than I could ever explain to anyone in words. It's so finely detailed and intricate I didn't know where to look. Even my husband was well impressed, and it takes a lot to impress him (if it's not electrical and computer-y).
I think by now everyone that knows me knows how much I love cathedrals, palaces, castles, and old buildings. But this one honeys---this one takes the cake.
It's that amazing.
Mia tries to pry a door open across the street from the Duomo. Look at those carvings!
I have to say my kids were troopers. I tormented them with guided tours of the Uffizi and Acadamey galleries, which took the entire day two. I did a fair amount of bribery but I do that all the time, so what's the diff? We stopped for the "best gelato in the world" at Bar Vivoli on day one, and from there it was "If you're good I'll buy you the biggest gelato they serve" type thing.
As Sarah sings, "you do what you have to do".
*Whenever able I share my love for Sarah because she is so --- so----- a m a z i n g.
We did a lot of trains, planes, and--- automobiles. With loads of style of course, complete with an extremely heavy, bulging toy bag that I carried, and a pink leopard suitcase (blame Betsy Johnson) that my poor husband lugged around. But never you mind, it's all in your mindset you know.
I had ginormous sunglasses on, so automatically the paparazzi was hounding us.
They can be so absurd. I don't know how Wills and Kate deal. Sigh.
That took me ages to write, so I hope you found me hilariously amusing and witty. LOL (That's the only acronym I can remember right now as it's past midnight and I'm considered old-- according to a fifteen year old I encountered in the Shopette. When he said "oh snap, you could be my mother" I gave him crazy eyes. He ran.)
Ciao bellas!
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From the wait staff to the house kitchen staff, each person needs to be the best at their job, in order for a restaurant management to run smoothly.
A big part of restaurant management is advertising. Restaurant advertising has come a long way from newspaper ads and radio spots. Social networking offers a low to no cost way of promoting your restaurant.
Cash flow is the amount of cash coming in versus the amount of cash going out of your business on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
If you don't understand this basic concept of restaurant finances, you put yourself at great financial risk.
Promotions can range from a nightly happy hour to pre fix menus, to two-for-one dinner specials.
Restaurants have a built in catering clientele in their customer base and have all the resources – food, equipment, staff- for catering large and small events.
A daily business review report allows restaurant management to build a history of business. It can help analyze sales trends, payroll costs, customer counts and predict future sales.
Point Of Sale systems allows restaurant owners to track sales, cash flow, food inventory. This can greatly simplify day-to-day restaurant management, helping trim food cost and payroll, as well as track the popularity of menu item.
The price of food changes and the cost of running a business changes as well. Therefore it's important that restaurant menus have prices that keep food cost low and profits high.
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Before I begin Part 2, I must correct something first! I made a mistake on the one verb conjugation for the "you plural" of stare. It should be "state" – NOT "stamate!" (thank you to "mckunedonna")
As promised, we will continue with Piero introducing us to some verbs, all taken
from Grande Amore! To review, the endings for –are verbs are: -o, -i, -a, -iamo, -ate, and –ano.
pensare – to think
penso – I think pensiamo – we think
pensi – you think pensate – all of you think
pensa – he/she thinks pensano – they think
cambiare – to change
cambio cambiamo
cambi (notice you drop the one "i") cambiate
cambia cambiano
ricordare – to remember, recall
recordo recordiamo
recordi ricordate
recorda ricordano
respirare – to breathe
respiro respiriamo
respiri respirate
respira respirano
For –ere verbs, the endings are very similar: -o, -i, -e, -iamo, -ete, and –ono.
credere – to believe
credo crediamo
credi credete
crede credono
vivere – to live
vivo viviamo
vivi vivete
vive vivono
chiudere – to close, to shut
chiudo chiudiamo
chiudi chiudete
chiude chiudono
Next lesson Gianluca will introduce –ire verbs to you!
Now for some regular vocabulary! (All from Grande Amore)
In Italian, there are many words for the word "the" – they are as follows: il, lo, l', la, i, le, lo, i, gli.
occhio/occhi – eye/eyes
e – and
a – to
lei – you
profumo – perfume, scent
dolce – sweet
della – of, of the
pelle – skin
sua – her
e' – is
una – a
voce – voice
dentro – inside
che – what
mi – my
stare – to be, or to stay (sta – is, she stays)
portando – bringing (from verb portare – to bring)
dove – where
nasce – born (from verb nascere – to be born)
sole – sun
sono – are (from the verb stare – to be/are)
parola/parole – word/words
sole – alone (from the verb solere – to be in the habit of, alone?)
So, the first few lines of Grande Amore:
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a lei il profumo dolce della pelle sua, è una voce dentro che mi sta portando dove nasce il sole. Sole sono le parole.
Roughly translate into:
I close my eyes and I think of the perfume of her sweet skin, and a voice inside that is bringing (taking) me where the sun is born (rises). Alone, are the words.
Ok, that is enough for Lesson 2. Gianluca will bring you –ire ending verbs and more vocabulary for Lesson 3!


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- What did Jesus mean when He said that He would give living water?
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"Indeed, 'there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are blinded by the subtle craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it.' Let us work with all our heart, might, mind, and strength to show our thirsty brothers and sisters where they may find the living water of the gospel, that they may come to drink of the water that springs 'up unto everlasting life.'
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The incidence of domestic violence cannot be tolerated. The police deal with about 80,000 criminal offences per year, several thousand of which are domestic violence incidents, ranging from those with minor consequences to horrific crimes such as homicides. That is why we wish to provide victims of domestic violence and persons who want to help them with information on relevant procedures.
The family-related criminal offences that are subject to prosecution by the police are the following:
- domestic violence under Article 191 of the Penal Code (a victim is a person of legal age) and
- neglect and maltreatment of a child under Article192 of the Penal Code (a victim is a person under the age of 18).
Note: The following information on a procedure conducted by the police in respect of a domestic violence incident is provided for information purposes only and cannot substitute relevant provisions of the Slovenian law. It is aimed to offer an insight into tackling domestic violence cases and to assist victims and those who want to help them but may not know how.
- brochure issued by NGOs: Nasilje! Kaj lahko storim? (Violence! What can I do?) (available in Slovene only)
brochure issued by the police and NGOs: Slišite? Prijavite nasilje nad ženskami 113! (Can you hear it? Report violence against women on 113) (available in Slovene only)


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Commissions are accepted for all maritime subjects. I work not only for shipping companies but also for private individuals. By working in commission I am able to develop myself and continue to improve my skills. I can paint a wide variety of different ships; from big liners to smaller boats. Let me know which ship you would like to have a painting of. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
To start a commission I always start with the particular wishes of the client: type of the vessel, which medium, size of the painting and if it needs to be framed. These elements together will be the ingredients for the offer I send you. Besides these practical matters, we'll have to agree what will be the atmosphere and vibe of your artwork.
After we have agreed on the ship which has to be painted, I can give an estimate date when the work will be finished. This depends on which medium you have chosen. Creating an oil painting takes far more time compared to a watercolor.
Before I start working on the actual painting, I will do research on our agreed subject. As soon as I have found the right composition, I make the preliminary sketch on my canvas or watercolor paper. This is when the real hard work begins.
When the painting is finished and has dried, it is time for the next step in the commission: a scan. This professional high resolution scan is made by a company which has a so called 'Cruse' scanner. This realistic scan depicts a very precise view of the painting. I do not only use this scan for sending to the client as part of the commission, but I also use it for my website.
I'am in a position to offer you the possibility to have your artwork being framed. Together with the framer I can make sure to choose the best fitting frames and passepartouts. These will enhance the painting itself and makes it a complete and personalised experience.
I do ship worldwide. I have already send artworks to countries such as; the Netherlands, France, Greece, United States of America, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. To ensure safe shipping and delivery, I make a customized box. This appears to be a proven way; all my artwork has arrived in a safe & sound condition.
You now are the owner of an original 'Hoendervanger!' This unique and handcrafted piece of art is ready to find a spot on your wall. Please let me know how it looks on your wall, I'm very curious to know it's new destination.


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Today's Wednesday Wonder is Mary Walmer, a talented card maker who loves ink adventures by the looks of her cards! You can tell just by looking at her work that she's not afraid to get in there and try different techniques - and she often hits pay dirt with her efforts.
But before we get into all that, here's our Mary (very Jackie O in her chic shades) with her Dear Husband!
Mary's style has one constant that is immediately apparent to me: she likes to mix it up with the supplies! What first caught my eye was her fabulous use of inks and water colors (I think these were actually Twinkling H20s). Like in this card:
Isn't this cool? A simple design with a light and airy execution - the heart and sheer ribbon float above the page. The splashes of paint draw you into the focal point, and the ripped edges add just the right amount of texture.
Here's another one I like a lot:
Mary's really good at letting her inks and paints provide depth and interest. Here she's got three beads strung on jute as her only dimensional items. But the card feels like its got many more layers as a result of the stamped background being washed in various colors, the torn edges being inked, and the border made of ink "stitching." Finally, the stamped inchies are highlighted here and there with a white pen, which gives them the illusion of depth, too.
In this card, the inks take more of a back seat, but she still hooks you with her great use of texture.
All in all, seeing Mary's cards make my fingers itch to play with my paints and experiment with "messy" techniques (and if that isn't the very spirit of inspiration, I don't know what is).
Mary has not been part of a design team yet, but she was selected by Hero Arts as their Fresh Face winner for the first blog challenge in January, 2010. Mary has been published in Stamper's Sampler and Take Ten awhile ago but hasn't submitted anything in recent years as a result of time constraints. However, Mary says she's fixin' to fix that directly! (And not a moment too soon, I think!)
Look at how much depth she's created here - how much texture is perceived - and the whole card is 97% flat, for crying out loud!!!
Mary has a very nice space to work her magic - check it out:
Vital tools and supplies at her fingertips!
I am filled with envy at her flat file on the right. I have been wanting one of these forever - which is ridiculous because I'm pretty sure we'd never be able to get it up the stairs....
Now I'm drooling over this wall. I love this framed-out situation even more than I like the store display system. I wonder if I can get Spouse to make me one of these...?
Well, let's get on to the good stuff! With no further ado, lift your Diet-Cokes to Mary Walmer, the Ink Whisperer!
Mary's Wonder-ful Interview
1. Do you pre-sketch a design or do you just leap out of the gate? How long does it usually take you to make a page? A card?
I rarely pre-sketch - I usually begin with a technique I want to try. I have a huge box of backgrounds from techniques I've tried that I like to go through once in awhile and just create a bunch of cards with bits and pieces. I don't do much scrapbooking - I find it too intimidating! I usually spend any where from 30 minutes to three days on a card. ( I go back and tweak things a lot!)
That sounds like a really good idea - having a box of pre-made backgrounds that you can just have at the ready....
2. How many, on average, pages per week do you make? Cards?
When my mojo is working, I do several cards a week. Usually I get on a roll and create a bunch in one day and then don't do anything for several days.
How has your process evolved to make you a leaner, meaner crafting
machine? (In other words, what are some lessons you've learned or tips
you can share that allow you to make better and faster design choices?
I've learned to go with my first instinct and not over-think things. I've also learned that white space is a good thing if done well! Lately I am very drawn to the clean and simple style. I'm trying to fight my tendency to hoard "special things" and just USE them, there will always be more beautiful things.
You are totally right on that one, and I'm working on adopting that same philosophy!!!
4. What's your stand-by, FAST dinner solution for those times when you really want to get to your scrap space ASAP (or stay ALAP)?
My stand-by dinner solution is having a husband who can cook.
If you were stranded on an island that had a billion supplies but NO
tools, what ten TOOLS would you HAVE to have? (All the stamps in the
world are available, so you don't need to list them as one of your
tools. EX: we've got all the embroidery floss in the world, but you're
going to have to bring your own needle if you want to use any of it!)
I would bring my black, waterproof ink pad (Memento is my favorite), white card stock (is this a supply or a tool?), watercolor paints or pencils, paintbrush, tape runner, scissors, black fine tip marker, Tim Holtz edge distressing tool, a box of miscellaneous patterned papers, and Sour Patch Kids.
What are Sour Patch Kids? (I really hope I didn't just make a fool out of myself by asking that....)
6. If you were still on that island, what kind of noise would you want (if any) in the background? List as many as five different favorite musical artists.
I'd listen to Rob Thomas/Matchbox 20, Train, Beastie Boys, (for when I need to get funky) Led Zeppelin, Godsmack (when I want to rock out - LOL)
I know Rob Thomas's dad. He was the head of the Public Defender's office here in Indy forever. He taught me in a trial practice class. He never brought Rob to class, though... the heartless thing!
7. If you could have anything you wanted, (concerning scrapping or stamping) what would it be?
I want windows in my studio (it's in the basement right now), an unlimited supply of Basic Grey papers, and lots and lots of rubber stamps!
8. What about your style/artistry are you least satisfied with?
I don't feel like I have my own "style" - I'm a jack of all trades but master of none. But that is kind of the fun part, too - just trying everything that piques my interest.
I can relate to that. On the one hand I'd love to have a signature style that people automatically recognize that it's my work. On the other hand, I have a short attention span so I seriously doubt that day will ever arrive.
What cameras have you tried, which one is your favorite, and why? (You
can shorten this to just the one you're using now if you like.)
I have a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. I like how portable it is while still taking amazing photos.
10. What's the word or phrase that comes to your lips when you mess up while creating? ("Unprintable" is definitely an option!)
CRAP! Yeah that is my go-to word and it's heard several hundred times a day!
11. Give us a quick description of your pets.
My sweet boy Cooper is a Sheltie-terrier mix and has a quirky personality - he's beyond spoiled, and that's how it should be! Why bother having a pet if you don't spoil them? Cooper is often featured on my Blog - he's just so photogenic.
Is he cute or what! I have this theory that a pet's level of quirkiness is directly proportionate to how much his owners include him in the family. Something fabulous happens with domesticated animals start to morph their own traits with those of humans....
12. Give us a quick description of your job.
I owned a Paper Arts Shop for three years but closed it in 2008. Since then I've been selling stamps and supplies on eBay (my eBay ID is morningsunstudio). I'm hoping to expand into some new venues this year.
13. Give us a quick description of you family.
My husband and I have been married for 20 years, and we have two beautiful daughters: Jillian is 20 and Jenna is 17.
14. Got a fun or little known fact about yourself you'd like to share?
My birthday is on Valentine's Day!
Happy belated birthday!
15. What's your favorite stamping technique?
It changes weekly! I am pretty fond of the faux batik technique, and I like to use Adirondack inks directly on a stamp then spritz with water before stamping - does Tim Holtz call that faux watercolor? I love watercolor paints and use them quite often in various ways.
16. What do you find more satisfying - the process or the product?
The process, for sure. I am rarely satisfied with the final product - I'm my own worst critic.
Be sure to check out Mary's Facebook page for her eBay store, her Flickr gallery and her blog to see more of her art!


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Does Chitosan Work, Is It Safe
Chitosan is the generic term of diet products that are based on a simple substance extracted from the shells of shellfish such as lobster, shrimp or crabs.
This extract, which can absorb fats, grease and toxic substances, was first used in water purification processes, and it was later added in the composition of slimming tablets.
There are several diet products containing this ingredient, and they are available through slimming product websites or in high street stores.
The vast majority of slimming, non-prescription pills is composed mostly of natural, herbal ingredients.
Chitosan is also a natural substance. It is a polysaccharide found in the shells of crustaceans, and after it goes through a special process, it turns into a fat-absorbing substance.
Chitosan Slimming Pills
As you have probably understood, Chitosan is a fat blocker which prevents the absorption of a part of the fats that are contained in our meals.
It works in the same way as the widely-used Xenical, (Orlistat), and a prescription-only fat blocker, which is composed of chemical substances but has become a really popular brand in the field of slimming products.
Clinical Studies
If you visit different websites that sell Chitosan diet pills, you will read a lot of unsubstantiated claims about how effective their products are.
There have been several clinical studies but they have not proved the effectiveness of Chitosan in weight loss.
One clinical study in Auckland University, in which 250 adults participated, showed that the product did not significantly contribute to weight loss, but it managed to lower cholesterol levels significantly.
The results of this study were published in September 2004 in theInternational Journal of Obesity.
There were several other studies but most of them were carried out on animals so their results cannot be conclusive of Chitosan's effectiveness on humans.
Side Effects
There are no reports for serious side effects for short-term use of the product. However, if the product is used for a longer period, or in larger than the recommended doses, some users may experience side effects such as:
- Hives or other skin rashes
- Breathing problems
- Stomach aches or Constipation
- Tightness in the chest or in the throat
- Allergic reactions such as itchy or swollen ankles
Recommended or Not?
Fat binders seem to be the most effective of diet pills, and the herbal-based ones are far better than Chitosan. We wouldn't recommend a product of doubtful results when consumers can find several tested and clinically proven diet products that are safer and a lot more effective.
Recommended Alternatives
There are several slimming supplements that are given preference for many reasons.
PhenQ, Capsiplex, Garcinia Cambogia, Phen375 and Raspberry Ketone offer an all round better experience from a results and safety perspective.
Click here to read about the recommended slimming pills in the UK


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Wellness Options Flourish During Virtual Events
Since the start of the pandemic, associations have transitioned their fitness and wellness offerings at conferences to virtual ones. Here's a look at how they're keeping self-care and workouts top of mind during their online events.
For the past several years, fun runs, yoga classes, and meditation sessions were often incorporated into in-person conferences.
And they haven't gone anywhere during the pandemic. In fact, wellness activities are still a staple of virtual and hybrid events. Here's a look at how association conferences have maintained these opportunities during their online conferences since March 2020.
First up is the American Association of Endodontists. After its April 2020 in-person annual meeting was cancelled, AAE launched the 2020 Endo Wellness Challenge, powered by Heka Health, over four days in September as an alternative event.
The challenge was to see how many steps participants could take during the challenge, with tracked steps, a leaderboard, and overall step count featured on the Heka Health app. Participants were competing for top prizes like free registration to AAE's 2021 virtual annual meeting and a complimentary subscription to "Endo on Demand," an educational content platform.
"It really was something we wanted to do to support overall health and wellness," Assistant Executive Director Tanya Kinsman told Convene magazine. "And we wanted it for not only health and wellness for the individual, but also for the association and for the endodontic community. We really encouraged any friends, family, even corporate partners who might not necessarily be sponsoring it—it was open to anyone to join."
Beyond wellness, the app also gave sponsors the opportunity to connect with AAE members they would typically speak with at in-person events. Through the app, "the sponsor could send out an email with a video link or set up virtual sales calls," Kinsman said.
Plus, the challenge allowed members to raise money for the AAE Foundation for Endodontics. Participants were able to match a dollar contribution for each step or mile completed with a friend, donate $5 per mile achieved, or challenge colleagues to a "step bet." Users could also buy "bonus steps" to add to their step count by making in-app donations. According to Kinsman, participants walked a collective 5 million steps and donated $20,000 to the foundation during the event.
AAE isn't the only group emphasizing virtual wellness: Knowing that its members were feeling stressed and burned out supporting children and families, the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta hosted an online wellness conference last month. Sessions covered everything from finding your balance to understanding the neurobiology of stress to recognizing the importance of self-care.
Then there's the National Conference Association's virtual convention. During the March 2021 meeting, NCA hosted a yoga and stretching break with Ailis Garcia, founder of The Strong Movement. Along those same lines, the Tennessee Bar Association held daily workouts during its June 2020 virtual convention. Among the options offered: Zumba, dance, body sculpting, and chair yoga.
Personally, I never imagined myself being a fan of virtual wellness activities. But, as we hit 15 months since the start of the pandemic, I've found myself relying on apps like Peloton, Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout, and Obe Fitness to get home workouts in. So, it's no surprise that meeting participants are willing to take advantage of virtual workout and wellness opportunities too.
What wellness activities have you incorporated into your virtual and hybrid conferences? Please share in the comments.
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Statistical Errors in Medical Studies
Posted on March 14, 2010 Comments (4)
I have written about statistics, and various traps people often fall into when examining data before (Statistics Insights for Scientists and Engineers, Data Can't Lie – But People Can be Fooled, Correlation is Not Causation, Simpson's Paradox). And also have posted about reasons for systemic reasons for medical studies presenting misleading results (Why Most Published Research Findings Are False, How to Deal with False Research Findings, Medical Study Integrity (or Lack Thereof), Surprising New Diabetes Data). This post collects some discussion on the topic from several blogs and studies.
HIV Vaccines, p values, and Proof by David Rind
So, the modestly positive result found in the trial must be weighed against our prior belief that such a vaccine would fail. Had the vaccine been dramatically protective, giving us much stronger evidence of efficacy, our prior doubts would be more likely to give way in the face of high quality evidence of benefit.
While the actual analysis the investigators decided to make primary would be completely appropriate had it been specified up front, it now suffers under the concern of showing marginal significance after three bites at the statistical apple; these three bites have to adversely affect our belief in the importance of that p value. And, it's not so obvious why they would have reported this result rather than excluding those 7 patients from the per protocol analysis and making that the primary analysis; there might have been yet a fourth analysis that could have been reported had it shown that all important p value below 0.05.
How to Avoid Commonly Encountered Limitations of Published Clinical Trials by Sanjay Kaul, MD and and George A. Diamond, MD
Why Most Published Research Findings Are False by John P. A. Ioannidis
a research finding is less likely to be true when the studies conducted in a field are smaller; when effect sizes are smaller; when there is a greater number and lesser preselection of tested relationships; where there is greater flexibility in designs, definitions, outcomes, and analytical modes; when there is greater financial and other interest and prejudice; and when more teams are involved in a scientific field in chase of statistical significance.
A finding from a well-conducted, adequately powered randomized controlled trial starting with a 50% pre-study chance that the intervention is effective is eventually true about 85% of the time.
One additional complexity of medical studies is the interaction of individual's genetic makeup. Companies like Millennium Labs are attempting to provide more personalized drug use advice based on the patient's genes.
We're so good at medical studies that most of them are wrong by John Timmer
even the same factor can be accounted for using different mathematical means. The models also make decisions on how best handle things like measuring exposures or health outcomes. The net result is that two models can be fed an identical dataset, and still produce a different answer.
Odds are, it's wrong by Tom Siegfried
"Determining the best treatment for a particular patient is fundamentally different from determining which treatment is best on average," physicians David Kent and Rodney Hayward wrote in American Scientist in 2007. "Reporting a single number gives the misleading impression that the treatment-effect is a property of the drug rather than of the interaction between the drug and the complex risk-benefit profile of a particular group of patients."
Related: Bigger Impact: 15 to 18 mpg or 50 to 100 mpg? – Meaningful debates need clear information – Seeing Patterns Where None Exists – Fooled by Randomness – Poor Reporting and Unfounded Implications – Illusion of Explanatory Depth – Mistakes in Experimental Design and Interpretation
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The Danger of Groupthink in Litigation
The Danger of Groupthink in Litigation By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (803) 670-0024 Inspired by the Orwell novel 1984, William H. White, Jr. coined the term "groupthink" to refer to rationalized conformity. Groupthink has been blamed for the … Continue reading
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A Mediation Education By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to out-of-court methods of resolving legal fights. ADR has been around for a long time. During the ordeal, trial by fire, water, or combat determined … Continue reading