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This time around they won't be satisfied unless they are posing Saturday with the championship trophy which guarantees a berth in the NCAA Tournament. That first victory didn't happen until the Lady Bisons fourth trip to the tournament. In their fifth postseason trip in the past six seasons, and fourth in a row, they are the No. 1 seed.
The first game of the tournament is Thursday morning at 10 against No. 6 seeded Campbell at Patricia Wilson Field at Stetson University. Campbell has won the tournament championship the past two seasons. This will be the first time the Lady Bisons have played Campbell in the tournament.
"Legitimately, anyone in our conference can win this," Lady Bisons coach Kristin Ryman said Wednesday morning after practice. "We have seen that over the last few years. Six seeds have challenged No. 1 seeds and No. 4 and No. 5 seeds have done the same thing.
"We have enough respect for all the teams here. We know that if we are off a little bit any team is talented enough to put things together at the right time. We know that any team can step up. We have to be on top of our game."
The Lady Bisons return every starter from last season. Six of their players, infielders Kellie Sirus, Abby Keese and Courtney Billington; catcher Mollie Mitchell; center fielder Lauren Dortwegt; and pitcher Whitney Kiihnl; were named First Team All A-Sun. Kiihnl was named both Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year. Ryman was chosen as Coach of the Year.
"Maturity has been one of the difference makers for us from last year to this year," Ryman said. "Our seniors led as juniors last season and they also led as freshmen and sophomores. They have been such good examples for the younger girls."
The Lady Bisons have received votes for the top 25 most of the season. They received 48 votes in the Ultimate College Softball poll and five votes in the USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll this week. They also are 42nd in the NCAA RPI rankings.
With their maturity, bolstered by their 44-10 record and A-Sun regular season championship with an 18-2 mark, the Lady Bisons also have a heightened sense of confidence.
"They expect to win," Ryman said. "Last year they expected to win up to a certain point. After that point they hoped to win and hoped to challenge.
"But the mentality all year long is that they have expected to win every time out regardless of whom we play. They know they have a shot to win every game so their approach has been why not expect to win."
Heat is a factor: Temperatures this week here in Central Florida are expected to be near the 90 degree mark during the day, dropping into the high 60s at night. The Lady Bisons got a taste of the heat Wednesday morning during their practice session.
"I can't believe I used to play five games in day in heat like this," Kellie Sirus, a native of Sarasota, Fla., said after the workout.
Multi-faceted players: Kiihnl was honored for abilities as both a pitcher and hitter by the conference coaches, but Ryman views senior third baseman Christen Campbell, who also doubles as a pitcher, and Billington as multi-talented players.
"Courtney is so well-rounded," Ryman said. "She runs well. She is a hitter. She is a five-tool type player just like Whitney.
"Athletically, Christen is one of the better all-around players in the conference like Whitney and Courtney. I think that a lot of times she gets overlooked because she is not our top pitcher or our top hitter. But when you combine her hitting and pitching numbers she has done as a good a job as anyone on this team. I think she is definitely an all-conference caliber player. I hate it for her that she wasn't selected."
It is a rarity today to find players that are multi-dimensional.
"There are so many kids out there who play like robots," Ryman said. "They aren't taught to read the game and just play the game. We try to emphasize that so much.
"We want them to read the game without us having to tell them exactly what to do when the ball is hit. There are all types of things that factor into each play."
Dortwegt anchors outfield: Ryman calls Dortwegt the center piece of the outfield. On the left side of the field junior Mackenzie Tucker has put together her best season. On the right side sophomore Caroline Mason and freshman Bree Thurman have been splitting time at the position.
"Caroline and Bree are ready at a moment's notice to play," Ryman said. "They want to be in the line-up and on the field. When Caroline was injured Bree stepped in.
"Bree provides a lot of speed in the outfield. She has a good arm. She is learning on the fly at the plate. Caroline is looking more confident and comfortable at the plate. They are both pushing each other."
Tucker's numbers may not be eye openers, but Ryman stresses that her contributions to the team go beyond the stats.
"Mackenzie is coming into her own in left as far as contributing every day. Her confidence is way up this season. She doesn't have standout numbers but she does her job. She moves runners when we need her to do it. She gets the big at bats when we need them."
Around DeLand: The Lady Bisons had lunch at Firehouse Subs and dinner at The Olive Garden. "We've always eaten pasta before games," Ryman said.
After lunch senior pitcher Alaina Jacobson was spending some extra time working out by taking a run through the parking lot.
Ryman was pleased with the last tune-up before the tournament.
"We had a great practice," Ryman said. "We spent some time getting reacquainted with the field here. We also spend about 30 minutes hitting."
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|Zero - brand new
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|12 kW/h
|Electric only range
|33 miles
|1998 cc
|MPG (combined)
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|CO2 emissions
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|Road tax
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Featured specification
- Leather heated multifunction steering wheel
- Adaptive cruise control
- Premium nappa leather upholstery
- Lane departure warning system
- Heated front seats
- 18" 8 spoke alloy wheels
- Heated rear seats
- Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
- 4WD drivetrain mode indicator
- Stereo radio/CD player and MP3 facility
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- iPod connection
- DAB Digital radio
- Silver roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
- LED daytime running lights
- Headlight washers
- Electric front and rear windows with anti-trap and driver's one touch operation
- Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
- Automatic rain sensing wipers
- Luggage area underfloor compartment
- Dual zone climate control
- Hill start assist
- Electronic parking brake
- Brake assist
- Active city braking
- Remote central door locking
- Keyless entry and start
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert
- HDD navigation system
- music server with premium audio
- Power tailgate
- Remote system for climate control
- charging timer & battery monitoring
- Surround camera system
- Electric sunroof with anti trap
- Retractable luggage cover
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Standard specification
Driver Convenience
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|Adaptive cruise control
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|Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
|Front and rear parking sensors
|HDD navigation system, music server with premium audio
|Lane departure warning system
|Power tailgate
|Remote system for climate control, charging timer & battery monitoring
|Service interval indicator
|Speed limiter
|Surround camera system
|Traffic messaging channel
|Trip computer
|6 speakers
|DAB Digital radio
|iPod connection
|Rear USB port
|SD card slot
|Steering wheel mounted audio controls
|Stereo radio/CD player and MP3 facility
|USB port
Exterior Features
|Auto dimming rear view mirror
|Automatic headlamp levelling
|Automatic rain sensing wipers
|Chrome front grille
|Colour keyed bumpers
|Colour keyed door handles
|Colour keyed door mirrors
|Colour keyed rear spoiler
|Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
|Electric front and rear windows with anti-trap and driver's one touch operation
|Electric sunroof with anti trap
|Headlight washers
|High beam assist
|LED daytime running lights
|LED front fog lights
|LED Headlights
|Light sensor
|Rear privacy glass
|Rear wash/wipe
|Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting
|Roof mounted aerial
|Shark fin roof aerial
|Silver roof rails
|Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
|Welcome home function
Interior Features
|12V power point front
|12V socket in centre console
|12V socket in luggage compartment
|3 height adjustable 2nd row head restraints
|60/40 split rear seats with fold flat facility
|8 way electric adjustable drivers seat
|Carpeted cargo area
|Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
|Dual zone climate control
|Electric heater
|Front and rear interior lamps
|Front armrest with storage box
|Front centre console storage box
|Front cupholders
|Heated front seats
|Heated rear seats
|Height adjustable front headrests
|Illuminated glovebox
|Interior mood lighting
|Interior tailgate handle
|Isofix attachment on front seat
|Isofix rear child seat preparation in 2nd row
|Leather gear knob
|Leather heated multifunction steering wheel
|LED footwell lights
|Luggage area lamp
|Luggage area underfloor compartment
|Pollen filter
|Premium nappa leather upholstery
|Rear armrests with cupholder
|Rear window demister
|Retractable luggage cover
|Sliding/reclining front seats with fully-flat function
|Tilt/telescopic steering column
|3 point seatbelts on all seats
|Acoustic vehicle alerting system
|Active city braking
|Active stability and traction control
|Brake assist
|Collision mitigation braking system
|Curtain airbags
|Driver and passenger SRS airbags
|Drivers knee airbag
|Electronic parking brake
|Front passenger airbag deactivation
|Front seatbelt pretensioners/force limiters/ELR
|Front side SRS airbags
|Height adjustable front seatbelts
|Hill start assist
|Rear child proof door locks
|Reinforced Impact safety evolution (RISE) body safety system
|Seatbelt warning lamp
|Tyre pressure monitoring system
|Keyless entry and start
|Locking wheel nuts
|Remote central door locking
|Thatcham Cat.1 alarm
|Gloss black interior trim
|18" 8 spoke alloy wheels
|Tyre inflation kit
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|Battery Charge Fast Percentage
|Battery Charge Fast Time (Minutes)
|Battery Charge Rapid Percentage
|Battery Charge Rapid Time (Minutes)
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|Coupler/Connector Type
|Type 1
|NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km
|NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles
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|Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years
|CO2 (g/km)
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Engine and Drive Train
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Fuel Consumption
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|Engine Power - BHP
|Engine Power - KW
|Engine Power - RPM
|Engine Torque - LBS.FT
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|Engine Torque - NM
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Vehicle Dimensions
Weight and Capacities
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Mitsubishi Outlander
In the past, the Mitsubishi Outlander has often been a 4x4 that never quite got the success it warranted. Things though, have been changing since the launch of the current third generation version and this design looks smart with its current classier look. Jonathan Crouch checks it out.
Ten Second Review
You're looking here at the first mainstream family car developed from scratch around both conventional combustion and Plug-in hybrid power. Few expected Mitsubishi to be first to market with such a thing but with this third generation Outlander crossover model, the brand has stolen a march on many of its rivals. It can seat seven, take you properly off road and even make its own kind of eco statement. You can't ask much more from family transport than that. So how does this model stack up in this re-styled third generation guise?
Haven't family cars come a long way? Look at this one, Mitsubishi's improved third generation Outlander. It can carry seven and conquer the lower slopes of Ben Nevis while delivering the kind of running costs you'd expect from an ordinary family estate. It's a Crossover with a conscience - and a mission. Which is to show just how technologically far ahead of some of its competitors Mitsubishi is, something emphasised in no uncertain terms by the top PHEV petrol/electric Plug-in Hybrid version, with headline fuel economy and CO2 figures to embarrass the cheapest, most frugal citycar. Did we ever believe we'd really see an SUV-styled four wheel drive family car green enough to gain its owners a place on the Friends of the Earth Christmas card list? Well, it's a reality with this Outlander. If you'd prefer diesel power, a more conventional 2.2-litre DI-D diesel variant's on offer. Either way, both models get sharper styling in the revised range we're going to look at here.
Driving Experience
As before, in its most conventional form, this Outlander features a 150PS 2.2-litre diesel engine, offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The auto does add 1.5 seconds to the manual car's sprint to 62mph, stretching it out to 11.2 seconds. Both cars register an identical 124mph top speed. The alternative is the PHEV Plug-in hybrid variant, which offers a 2.0-litre petrol engine aided by a 70KW generator and a couple of 80bhp electric motors, one at the front, one at the rear, giving all wheel drive and a combined power output in the region of 220bhp. It's quite a remarkable vehicle, which most of the time will operate under battery power alone across its three driving modes. The first of these - 'Pure EV' - sees full silent milkfloat mobility across a range of just over 30 miles, during which time the car will be driven by its two electric motors with drive supplied from the battery pack. Should the need arise for sudden acceleration or the battery charge have run down, the car will seamlessly switch to its second 'Series Hybrid' driving mode. Here, your forward motion will still be battery-driven but the generator will start up to power the battery and the motors. If that's still not enough for either the performance or the driving range you need, the car will finally, almost reluctantly, switch to its third 'Parallel Hybrid' driving mode, which adds the resources of the petrol engine driving the front wheels, in which form the car will spirit you from rest to 62mph in about 11s. In this mode, you'll have a driving range claimed at 547 miles.
Design and Build
These facelifted models feature a revised look, with 'Dynamic Shield' frontal treatment that includes LED daytime running lights, a 3D grille, restyled bumpers and mildly different tail treatment. The bumpers also add 40mm to the overall length, making this Outlander look a little lower and sleeker than its predecessor. Inside, updates to the cabin make the fascia look simpler and classier but otherwise, things are much as before. You won't think you're in an Audi Q5, but this Outlander offers plenty of soft-touch finishes and a clean, architectural fascia design. Moving back into the second row, there's reasonable space for two adults - or three at a squash, though taller folk may feel the need to recline back the adjustable backrests. The main news here is the flexibility you get thanks to the way the bench can slide backwards and forwards by as much as 250mm. Which certainly helps make the third row seating more usable - where fitted of course. You can only have two rows in the PHEV hybrid model, which is a pity, this seemingly the only area of practicality that was compromised by the battery installation. Assuming you have chosen a model in which seating is possible in the luggage compartment, you access the rearmost section of the car via a sliding 'walk-in' function and head in to find that there are two separate properly-sprung seats with integral head restraints and reclining backrests. They're still only really meant for children or adults who you don't like very much but at least there's the feeling that this Mitsubishi is a proper seven-seater, rather than a crossover with a couple of midget perches in the boot.
Market and Model
Expect entry-level diesel variants (priced from just under £25,000) to come equipped with air-conditioning, alloy wheels, cruise control, four powered windows, remote locking, seven airbags and stability control, while mid-level cars will feature things like leather and dual-zone climate control. Buyers of the range-topping model will get refinements such as satellite navigation, a parking camera and a high-end audio system, along with advanced safety systems including lane departure warning, radar cruise control and a collision mitigation system (which applies the brakes automatically if it senses an impending crash). The diesel model line-up of trim levels runs from GX2 to GX4. Prices for the PHEV hybrid also look very competitive, starting at just under £30,000 after subtraction of a generous £5,000 government Plug-in Vehicle grant - so the same kind of money as you'd pay for a conventional Outlander GX3 diesel auto. That's for the entry-level GX3h version: there are also three other PHEV models, the GX3h+, the GX4h and the GX4hs, with prices ranging up to £36,000. Expect a decently high spec to come as standard across the range, especially with the PHEV model. Here, even the base GX3h variant gets climate control and cruise control, while the GX4h gets leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a DAB radio, self-levelling LED headlights and a 360-degree camera. The flagship GX4hs variant includes front and rear parking sensors and extra safety features.
Cost of Ownership
There's a simple reason why Mitsubishi reduced the output of its 2.2-litre DI-D diesel engine for original version of this third generation model. Namely to bring running costs into line with the impressive frugality now expected amongst the class-leaders in the developing Crossover segment. That required more than a power tweak of course. Over 100kgs of weight has been trimmed away in the creation of this MK3 model resulting in a total kerb weight less than that of a compact car like, say, BMW's 1 Series. And a stop/start system has been included to cut the engine when you don't need it, stuck in traffic or waiting at the lights. As a result, the CO2 returns of this model are very class-competitive, with an entry-level diesel variant managing 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and 139g/km of CO2. Go for the PHEV petrol/electric hybrid and there's a big step up from that, with a scarcely credible quoted combined cycle fuel figure of 156mpg and 42g/km of CO2. This plug-in hybrid can drive for over 32 miles on a full electric charge and can be fast charged to 80 per cent in 30 minutes. This means that for some drivers, they'll be able to pop the car on charge in the evening, do the commute and bring it home without using any petrol at all. Mitsubishi reckons that if you cover more than 100 miles between charges, the diesel is going to work out more cost-effective. Charge the Outlander PHEV more frequently and the numbers swing in its favour. Residual values ought to be strong, as the trade has quite taken to the Outlander and this plug-in hybrid was the first example of its type in the sector.
You can see why Mitsubishi is doing so well with this generation Outlander model in the UK. Some of the technology here is genuinely forward-thinking, even if you don't opt for a Plug-in hybrid variant that sets new standards, not only for Crossovers of this kind but also for family cars as a whole. Which is worth knowing, for if you're looking at a car of this kind, then this might not be the one you'd first think about. Despite the fact that running costs are low, the residuals are good and equipment levels are well up to class standards. Other rivals might offer classier cabins or a slightly more dynamic drive but they're often pricier, less versatile and less effective when it comes to things like towing. Or driving on the mud. This car, after all, also feels a good deal more suited to light off roading than the Crossover competition. Which is worth knowing if you and six others ever want to share a vehicle able to tackle the Rubicon Trail. That's not a realistic family aspiration of course - but this car very definitely is, the kind of model the brand has long needed for style-conscious folk with kids and active lifestyles. It's unexpectedly clever, unexpectedly effective, unexpectedly... Mitsubishi.
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New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg gracefully endured a barrage of jokes at the expense of the Garden State from fellow Jersey boy and "Roastmaster General" Jeffrey Ross at Carolines on Broadway Thursday night. When the senator offered up that he was originally from Paterson, Ross — who deserves a late-night TV show more than any of the current hosts — cracked, "That's a great city . . . if you're a bullet," reports The Post's Mandy Stadtmiller. After Ross bashed everything from the stench of the Turnpike ("By age 9, I learned how to breathe through my eyes") to Jersey's recent legalization of medical marijuana, Lautenberg threw his hands up in the air and yelled, "Mercy!" After the show, Ross, who plays Carolines through tomorrow, hugged it out with Lautenberg and thanked him for being a good sport.
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Tech Thursday: Protect Your Data
Almost all internet ready laptops, video game consoles, digital audio players and smart phone have a Wi-Fi connection. (Wi-Fi (pronounced wye-fye) is a trademark of the Wi-F i Alliance) So, how secure are you? The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched of a campaign to urge computer users to set-up their routers and devices to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) on all their wireless Wi-Fi equipment.
Over the years, Wi-Fi security has gone through some changes and WP2, which has been around for a few years, is the latest and greatest in Wi-Fi security," Kelly Davis-Kelner of the Wi-Fi Alliance said in this podcast interview.
WPA2, which offers government-and enterprise-grade security, is available in all products that the alliance has anointed as "WiFi Certified." The security standard replaces the original WPA and has stronger security than WPA and other protocols, including WEP (Wired Equivalent Protocol), which is still an option with most routers. WEP was introduced in 1997 and was largely supplanted by WPA and WPA2.
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BLUETOOTH Regulations Guide (only for models with built-in BLUETOOTH functions) BLUETOOTH ® wireless technology - regulatory information Depending on the model, the BLUETOOTH function built-in into this product can only be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Intended for wireless communication with other BLUETOOTH enabled devices, the internal BLUETOOTH technology operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band (2.400GHz - 2.4835GHz). In some situations or environments, the use of BLUETOOTH wireless technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization, for example onboard airplanes, in hospitals or in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use in a specific organization or environment, you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use BLUETOOTH wireless technology prior to switching it on. Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding any restrictions on the use of BLUETOOTH wireless technology. Conditions of use ❑ ❑ France: The BLUETOOTH feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings. Any use of the BLUETOOTH feature of this product outside of the buildings is prohibited on the French territory. Please make sure that the BLUETOOTH feature of this product is disabled before any use outside of the buildings. (ART Decision 2002- 1009 as amended by ART Decision 03-908, relating to radio-frequencies use restrictions). Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. 16
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Can You Guess The Famous Celebrity Cleavage?
These cleavage shots are getting harder — and so are we!
Today's celebrity cleavage is no stranger to cameras. It seems as though at least one member of her famous clan is in the news every day. We seem to think we know a lot about all of them, but let's concentrate on the bio of the woman pictures above.
She is a businesswoman and a radio host, even after dropping out of high school at the age of 17. She did graduate on time, with honors, after being home schooled. She doesn't have a spotless criminal record either. She was arrested in 2007 for driving under the influence and in 2008 served three hours in jail for violating her probation on that arrest.
She penned a fiction novel (with some help from family) in 2011, and is currently wondering where she will live once her husband loses his job at the end of June.
Stop guessing and start clicking. We said clicking! Put both hands back where we can see them.


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Rniland had een nieuw andere ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
Een winnaar werd gekozen uit16 ontwerpen ingezonden door5 freelance designers.
This is what our company does: Using patented membrane transfer technology to saturate a stream of air and/or oxygen, the system is able to generate a high flow of warm vapor. This warm humid gas is administered to the patient via nasal cannula, resulting in the delivery of the maximum amount of humidity deep into the patient's airway with minimal condensation or dilution with room air. Unlike conventional devices, the system can provide flows up to 40 liters per minute through small tubes, eliminating masks or other less desirable delivery methods. These attributes--high flow, vapor humidity and warmth-- permits potential treatment applications in a broad range of chronic lung diseases and airway inflammations as well as other, non-respiratory indications.
This will be used to display the new type of nasal cannula that we have coming out to the market. So the illustrations will be in product briefs, mailings to distributors, and info packets that go out to customers. These are mainly Doctors, Respiratory Therapists, and Medical Equipment Distribution Companies.
What we would like to have displayed is the cannula itself in a more 3 dimensional form. As well as a cross section at the nares (prongs that enter the nose) that shows the path of the gas flow down the tube then turning up into the prongs and out. The difference with this as opposed to other cannulas is that with ours the gas only flows down one side of the tubing then into the area where the prongs are and out. Most cannuals the gas flows down both sides, ours travels down the left side only. The other cannula is called the SOLO and that only has one prong. An interesting or creative way to display that would be great. Again these are just clear plastic tubing so any way to make them exciting outside of fulfilling the general requirements of a practical display would be appreciated. The colors and parts described in the .jpg's do not need to be followed.
Feel free to contact me if you need any more information. Best.


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fundingu necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 431 diseños de 131 diseñadores freelance.
FundingUniverse, the #34 fastest-growing company in the United States, is looking to launch a new sub-brand website called Lendio.com. Lendio will connect qualified small business owners to banks, credit unions, and lending institutions across the United States.
There are 2 main target audiences:
1. Small business owner: the small business owner is looking for a trusted source to help guide them through the difficult world of small business lending. They have a day job managing their business and their many responsibilities. They are looking for a trusted source to help them a) understand the best type of funding for their business, and b) connect them to multiple lending institutions to make the process smooth and efficient. This way, they don't have to approach 5-10 different lenders on their own.
The small business owner is usually between the ages of 25-50, predominantly male, and very ambitious.
2. Bank/Credit Union: The bank and/or credit union uses Lendio.com to find new customers to lend to. They are looking for a reputable/trusted source that they can feel comfortable working with. Usually, the small business loan specialist is male between the ages of 25-45.
We are looking for a new logo design that speaks well to the small business owner, bank, and general financial services market. We want the brand to scream "cool financial services technology product." Feel free to use the following websites/logos as a guide:
1. FundingUniverse.com
2. Expensify.com
3. CreditKarma.com
4. TurboTax
5. Cortera
6. CreditSesame.com
7. Blippy.com
8. Billeo.com
9. Outright.com
10. InDinero.com
I would probably avoid red colors in general, but feel free to be creative. We certainly love our FundingUniverse logo -- so feel free to use that as a guide as well.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following police raids in Glossop.
At around 12.45pm on April 11, police attended a property on Alder Close, in Hadfield, following reports from the public of suspected drug activity.
As officers attended the address, two men in a silver Vauxhall made an attempt to drive off the road, before leaving the vehicle and making off on foot.
Officers retrieved a jacket containing cash and a parcel of suspected class A drugs.
Two men, aged 24 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. They have both been bailed pending further inquiries.
On April 23, a Skoda Octavia was stopped by police on Shrewsbury Street, in Glossop, at around 3pm and suspected cannabis was found inside twhe vehicle.
A 25-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, who were inside the vehicle, were arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis.
Police then carried out a warrant at an address on Shrewsbury Street and discovered suspected ketamine and cannabis, as well as cash.
The woman was further arrested on suspicion of possessing ketamine and the man on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply. A 17-year-old boy was also arrested at the address on suspicion of possession of cannabis.
Three men were also arrested on April 26 after being seen acting suspiciously outside a property on Matlock Bank.
Officers were carrying out patrols in the area at around 4.45pm when two men were allegedly seen to deposit a small bag of drugs.
When the bag was retrieved by police, one man fled the scene and a 28-year-old man was arrested.
Two men, aged 22 and a 31, handed themselves in to police later that day at Buxton Police Station, on Silverlands.
To report suspected drugs activity in your area contact police on the non-emergency number 101.
To report a crime anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.


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Andover Artist - Dorothy Piercy
From Andover Answers
In 1957 Dorothy Piercy painted mural of downtown Andover. The scene began at the Free Church on Elm Street, wrapped around the corner and ended at the Town Offices building then on Main Street. It was hung on the wall of Ford's Coffee shop and depicted 10 residents of Andover. When the coffee shop closed in 1994 the mural was moved to the town offices.
In 1997 to commemorate the Town's 350th anniversary she painted the same scene, depicting the changes in the businesses along the block. This time she depicted 145 townspeople, including Firefighter William Loehr, Tom Edmunds of the Andover Historical Society, and the Town Manager, Reginald "Buzz" Stapcynski, and his two sons.
Both murals hang in the town offices.
- "Mother of 5 Paints Mural of Main Street", Andover Townsman, July 25, 1957, page 1 & 2.
- "Mural of a Life Time", Andover Townsman, January 16, 1997, page 1.
- "Mural Painter Gives New Meaning to Accessible Art Work", Andover Townsman, January 23, 1997.
- "Downtown Murals Show Past and Present", Andover Townsman, December 4, 1998 page 15.
- "Murals from Ford's Coffee damaged, being repaired", Andover Townsman Online, September 22, 2011.


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Ruthie's "Sociable Green" Room
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- Inspiration for my palette:
- This green is my perfect green. It's light, elegant and -unlike many sage tones - it feels like a really sociable color. Our living room is very eclectic and evolving all the time. It is filled with objects that have a history or a story and I find this light and social palette the perfect background. It is not an intrusive color so I am able to put brightly colored pieces in it without assaulting the eyes to distraction. Its equally mellow ambiance is a perfect background for tired and worn vintage pieces.
- Colors used in my room:
- I used a color that lies in the hinterland between blue and green. By day it is green and by night it is nearly blue - Farrow & Balls Teresa's Green.
- Tips for using color successfully:
- I am like a child in a sweet shop with color and find narrowing my choices down the most painstaking part. I have been known to drive myself to distraction with color choice. If you are a color magpie, like I am, I recommend painting 4 or 5 tester shades in different parts of the room where the light falls differently and living with them for at least a month. The color that makes you feel happy or inspired most instinctively is the color you should then choose.
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Anglo-Saxon Church
The church of the Teutonic tribes from northwestern Germany who invaded Britain south of the Rivers Forth and Clyde in the 5th century, displacing the Celtic inhabitants towards Wales and Cornwall. The invaders set up a number of independent kingdoms, often at war with each other; they were evangelized, as the chances of peace or alliance might offer, in the following order
- Kent (See of Canterbury founded in 597
- Rochester, 604)
- Essex (London, 604)
- Northumbria (including the district called Deira; York, 625)
- East Anglia (Dunwich, 630)
- Mercia (Lichfield, 656)
- Wessex (Winchester, 669)
- Sussex, the neighboring kingdom to Kent, was the last to be converted (Selsey, 708)
The Christian Celts who remained in Britain were too insignificant in numbers to convert their heathen conquerors, and the Celtic Church in Wales and Scotland seems to have made no effort to preach to the Saxons.
Pope Saint Gregory the Great, happening to see some fair-haired youths in the Roman slave-market, being told they were Angles from Deira, said: "Not Angles, but angels: de ira Dei (from the wrath of God) they shall be saved." On the first opportunity he sent the Roman monk Saint Augustine to convert Kent, and Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Northumbria was evangelized by the Irish Saint Aidan, a monk of Iona, Scotland, who followed the Celtic traditions regarding the keeping of Easter, which differed from the Roman custom. He founded the monastery of Lindisfarne, from whence came the brothers Saints Cedd and Chad, who were the apostles of Essex and Mercia respectively, Saint Cuthbert, who labored in the north, and Saint Wilfrid, who converted Sussex and reconciled Northumbria to the Roman Easter. In the interests of anti-papal controversy, too much has been made of the divergent customs of the Roman and Celtic missionaries; the latter were thoroughly loyal in spirit to the See of Rome. At the Synod of Whitby, 664, Oswiu, King of Northumbria, elected to stand by "the Roman Keybearer" (Saint Peter).
The following councils and synods, presided over by bishops or legates appointed from Rome, promoted unity and restrained the mutual interference of the clergy: Hertford, 673; Hatfield, 680; that of 747, held at an unknown or unidentifiable place, made a thorough reform of the clergy; the Synod of Cealchythe (Chelsea?), 787, recognized tithes, and made Lichfield an archbishopric. Ethelwolf, King of Wessex, gave the Church a tenth of his lands. His son, Alfred the Great, showed great devotion to the papacy and in his code of laws he, conjointly with Guthrum, the Danish ruler of East Anglia, declared apostasy a crime, and commanded the payment of Peterspence. Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 960-988, aided by Saint Ethelwold of Winchester and Saint Oswala of York, sought to replace the secular clergy by monks to remedy the custom of married clergy, and to establish a more intimate communication with Rome; henceforward the archbishops went to Rome to receive the pallium. King Canute made a pilgrimage to Rome, 1026-27, legislated in favor of the Church, and insisted on the payment of Peterspence.
Under King Edward the Confessor there were appointed to English sees many foreigners, who were probably more devout and capable than any English priests available at the moment; competent Englishmen were not passed over; the papal legate who visited England in 1062 appointed the great native churchman, Saint Wulstan, to the See of Winchester. Latin was used in the liturgy and in the canonical hours; the books were the Roman service books without any important additions of native growth. There was a strong likeness to the ritual of southern Italy, probably due to Adrian, Abbot of Saint Augustine's, who brought the traditions of Monte Cassino to England. Interesting customs were: churchyard procession on Palm Sunday; dialogue beside the Sepulcher on Holy Saturday; episcopal benediction after the Pater Noster; multiplication of Prefaces;. lay communion under both kinds. These were not peculiar to England, although some of them originated there. As regards the veneration of Our Lady, the Anglo-Saxons were far removed from the principles of the Reformation. Aldhelm and Alcuin sang her praises in Latin, Cynewulf in Anglo-Saxon; a 10th-century litany contains the following supplications to the Blessed Virgin (in Latin):
Holy Queen of the World,
Holy Saviouress of the World,
Holy Redemptress of the World,
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I am in the process of creating a new beverage and would be more then happy to share the flavor of this new beverage, it will soon be in your local stores, for a sample you can contact me at R.W.BULMERS BEVERAGES CO. firstname.lastname@example.com
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The guy at the brew shop insisted that Star-San was better at sanatizing than bleach. I used to use bleach for everything, then I was told that bleach is no good. SInce using a cleanser and a one step sanatizer I've had infected beers. Am I using it wrong?
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I have used both bleach and "one-step", I didnt like the fact of having to rinse everything when using bleach and also the effect that bleach has on steel (such as kegs), so I stayed with one-step. I have only ever infected one batch since doing so and I am pretty confident that happened because my primary fermenter wasn't clean.
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I have used bleach as my sanitizer for glass materials from Day One and, as in previous postings, have had only one mishap due to an unclean fermenter. I have since gone to soaking my carboys in ammonia for several days between brewings and sanitizing with bleach on brew day for 30 minutes. My steel and rubber equipment is sanitized with One-Step or boiling, and I have always had good results. During brewing, I leave my equipment to soak in my One-Step solution until it is needed. If using bleach and/or ammonia for sanitizing/cleaning, be sure to rinse very well in between each application.
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Bleach and ammonia
The homebrew shop guy once advised me to quick using bleach as it is an unstable product. As the bottle gets empty and the surface is exposed to air it's effectiveness is reduced. Also be careful to rinse comepletely as just a few ppm's will leave an off flavor in your beer. You probably already know not to mix chlorine and ammonia. The by-product is a deadly gas. Also I would like to say hello to everyone, I am new here and this looks like a great site!
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Check the recent issue of Zymurgy (available at some bookstores, not just via membership) for a huge article on sanitation and cleaning.
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Key made by psychiatric patient, Haywards Heath, England, 1900-1960
A patient at St. Francis Hospital, formerly Brighton County Borough Asylum, carved this small key from a spoon. Details of the patient are unknown. He or she clearly took considerable time to carve the key. We can assume it was for an escape attempt. Before the 1930 Mental Health Act, psychiatric patients in Britain were certified insane and lost their legal rights. However, the Act let patients be admitted to institutions of their own free will and without forfeiting their rights. This included regular reviews into their mental health and the potential for release.
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Rams athletes from the soccer, golf, and volleyball teams earned kudos from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) on September 24 for their efforts over the preceding week.
Sophomore Tori Brillaud was named the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll for volleyball after helping the Rams to a 3-1 overall week. She led the team offensively with 41 kills in the four games combined.
Brillaud led the Rams to a tri-match sweep on Saturday, as Suffolk defeated Anna Maria College, 3-0 in GNAC action and beat Castleton 3-0. Brillaud combined for 23 kills on the day, along with five service aces and 17 digs. She finished the week with 37 digs on the defensive side.
The volleyball team maintains a 7-6 overall record, while standing at 1-1 in GNAC play.
Freshman men's soccer player Nicholas Chamma was named GNAC Rookie of the Week following a 3-0 week for the Rams.
The Suffolk goalkeeper posted back-to-back shutouts early in the week, stopping 16 of the 17 shots he faced in 270 minutes of action. Chamma stopped all five shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over Lesley University on Monday and then made another five saves in a 3-0 Suffolk victory over Emmanuel College on Wednesday in GNAC action. He stopped six of the seven shots he faced on Saturday afternoon as the Rams topped Johnson & Wales University, 2-1, in league play.
Suffolk now holds a 6-3 overall record on the season, with Chamma holding a decision in each of those nine matches, while the Rams maintain a 3-2 record in GNAC play.
Sophomore Luke Ferrari was named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll for men's golf.
Ferrari won the individual medal for top shooter at the Saints Invitational on Wednesday, he finishing with a combined score of 71 (+1) on the 70-par William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park,. He shot a 36 on the front nine and then recorded three birdies on the back nine, shooting one under on the last half to round a score of 35. Ferrari finished the day with five total birdies.
The Rams finished with the top team score, as their five players combined for a 305 score in the four-team field.


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A Picturesque Get Away
A camera will be the first thing you pack! Home to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia, and some of the most rugged mountain terrain to be found on the East Coast, Pendleton County is a picturesque get away that exemplifies the slogan "West Virginia, Wild and Wonderful." With two national forests, the Monongahela and the George Washington, occupying a significant portion of Pendleton County real estate, we offer some of the best hunting and fishing in the Eastern U.S.
You will enjoy experiencing Seneca Rocks or the Via Ferrata at NRocks. For those whose quest for adventure is not quite so physically demanding, Pendleton has a softer side.
Rich in History and Hospitality
From Native American history at the National Forest Discovery Center to Harper's Old Country Store at Seneca Rocks to Coconut Pie at the Fireside Cafe or a walking tour of Victorian homes, the charming architecture of the town of Franklin, Pendleton County beckons the history lover in us all.
Our heritage is rooted deep within the ridges and valleys of our county. These accounts of history are kept alive through events such as the Spring Fest or Treasure Mountain Festival and through stories that are passed down throughout the generations.
Come on over and visit us in Pendleton County, we'd love to have you!


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It's been a while since I've updated my list of the top ten design elements in an interior that I love. These are the ten things that make a room speak to me. But, take it all with a grain of salt, obviously, because the list is very personal. There's no reason why if someone hates linen and designs mostly with chenilles – their room isn't as nice as mine. No, of course not. But I just know that – for me - if that room was designed using linens instead of chenilles, I would like it better. Don't know why, and can barely even explain why one fabric appeals so much more than another. But it does. My list so far has contained the following elements, starting with that all important fabric, to me, linen:
This room by James Howard is done in a mixture of Romo, Summer Hill and Schumacher linens. For this house on the water, the linen is a perfect choice. And note, just because you use linen, doesn't mean you have to use slipcovers! The two are not synonymous.
The caption states that slipcovers here tone down the formality. Yes! That's exactly why I love slipcovers so much – they are casual. But, also, they are so user friendly. I say – would you not wash your jeans after wearing them for five years? Well, think about that sofa you sit on day after day. A slipcover is easily removed, washed, and put back on – clean. I love them for children and pets especially. Now, if this was my living room – I would have slipped the fauteuils too, but that's just me.
If you read this blog with any frequency, you know that my favorite floor covering is seagrass. And I love linen, slipcovers and seagrass together. I wonder if I will ever get tired of that look? Hard to imagine, but ask me in another five years. This dining room was designed by Jane Wood Interiors.
If I could, I would put curtains on every window! I am a sucker for silk taffeta curtains and printed linen ones. Either one. I know sheers are in, but I've just never been a sheer fan. I have a formula for curtain making, so be sure to read the original Top Ten Favorites – Curtains if you want to copy my formula.
Light fixtures
I love light fixtures in every room – especially crystal chandeliers and lanterns. This kitchen has two antique lanterns which really dress up the room. The story of this house – a complete and total renovation that took 20 days to complete - was one of the highest commented stories ever. I just sat there and watched the comments pour in, one after another. It was amazing! To read this story again, go HERE. By the way, this house is going to be published in a magazine!
Wall décor
Wall décor doesn't have to mean fine art work, antique or contemporary. It can mean mirrors, plates, sconces, clocks, or medallions. Here a beautiful tapestry becomes the focal point.
Antiques make a room. They don't have to be dressy and forbidding, antiques can also be casual and welcoming. Imagine this space, John Saladino's living room, furnished instead with new furniture with no patina, or a rather poorly fauxed one. Nothing gives a room texture like an antique. If you are just starting out – try to save and buy one piece of antique furniture for each public room. This will anchor your room and give you something to work around with different decors –for the rest of your life.
Top Ten Design Elements #8 – Symmetry
Today, I am adding the element, symmetry to the list. According to the dictionary, symmetry means: beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion. OK, but what is proportion: symmetry, harmony, or balance. Sounds like a circle. To me, symmetry means placing a pair of chairs flanking a fireplace mantel, a chest, an armoire, or a desk. It is the balance of what is on the left equaling what is on the right. Simply, matching pairs: matching lamps on matching night stands or end tables. Symmetry means not placing things on a angle like a sofa or a bed. Everything is on a 90 degree angle, nice, sharp and clean. Symmetry means no asymmetry! Asymmetry: lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations. Well, lets take math and 90 degree angles out of it. I never did good in math, but I do know what is symmetrical. It's two vases on the mantel, not one on the left side and a stack of books on the right. No. That would never do. Asymmetry makes me feel funny, unbalanced. It makes me want to pull things together in a more orderly way.
To some symmetry is boring. I suppose it can be overdone if there are pairs of different things everywhere – notice I said suppose, because nothing pleases me more than pairs of things everywhere! I just like balanced interiors. I like one sofa and two side chairs, that match. I like symmetry in my pillows. Two or four, your pick. Symmetry extends to architecture. In my own house there is one main wall that is not 90 degrees. It's slanted and I hate it to death. I've obsessed over that wall for 17 years now. I like houses with a central hallway and rooms that lead off it. I like living rooms and dining rooms that face each other with mirror dimensions. Of course – my own house couldn't be more different, unfortunately. When working with clients, I don't add symmetry purposely – it reveals itself naturally without much thought. I don't ever say, ok. now I need to add symmetry. It just is always there in the floor plan or in the accessories I buy. If I buy one vase for a client – I'll usually buy two. I will rarely look for two night stands that aren't matching. It's not that I don't like unmatched night stands, it just wouldn't occur to me to say – lets break all this symmetry up!!! Bring in some element of surprise! And saying that makes me think that maybe I just don't understand when designers say "I like to add that element of surprise in my design. I like to add fun or folly." I just don't understand that thinking. I like interiors to be pretty, soothing, welcoming, calming. Fun and surprise are two adjectives I just wouldn't use when telling a client what look I am going for. Not that one way is better or not – like I said. It's all so personal. But, look at the pictures below and see if you prefer symmetry over asymmetry:
The beautiful house is perfectly symmetrical – the left side mirrors the right. It's so pleasing and balanced.
I've always been attracted to the French mas – long facades with matching windows and door. This house is actually in Atlanta, designed by William T. Baker
Both houses from Things That Inspire
Symmetry starts at the front porch with matching urns and lanterns.
An entry hall with perfect symmetry – two matching staircases with flanking consoles and sconces.
A large entry in an Irish house. Matching niches with sculptures flank the welcoming fireplace.
This beautiful living room is furnished symmetrically – sofa, matching side chairs. The bay window is treated as a separate sitting area. This room shows that symmetry doesn't have to be uptight.
A favorite living room – matching seating with matching end tables and lamps. Everything is balanced and serene, inviting. Isn't this what a home should be?
A simply furnished living room – the fireplace is the focal point and all is placed around it symmetrically.
I love Peter Dunham's aesthetic. So many elements here – linen, slipcovers, seagrass (apple matting actually,) curtains, wall décor! No wonder I love this room. I just love the man!
Here, at Rose Tarlow's house, the room itself is symmetrical. This large space mirrors itself on each end with a fireplace and two flanking wood doors. The windows and bookshelves are mirrored across from each other also. The room is divided into two living areas. I would love to see this house in person.
In this classic living room – everything symmetrically flanks the fireplace. I think this room is so gorgeous. It matches the dressiness of the architecture without being stodgy.
This large living room is divided into two seating areas by a large center table. The painting balances out the space that the window occupies on the right side.
Another large living room with mirror images on both sides. Here, in Oscar de la Renta's beach house, a large wood table divides the room into two seating areas. In the mirror you can can see the bookshelves and mirror on the opposite side. This room with its native stone walls is so gorgeous, so classic – perfection!!
In this room – to maintain symmetry and to trick the eye, the left side of the fireplace mimics the door on the right side. The large round clock is the perfect shape to break up all the straight lines. The furniture around the fireplace is symmetrically placed – everything is balanced, yet not strictly so giving it a more interesting look.
Strict symmetry, yet to me its pleasing, not boring. The interest comes from the juxtaposition of the materials used – heavy zinc urns next to fragile antique porcelains and silver. I'd love to see the rest of this room!
Symmetry that seems relaxed, not stiff. Perhaps it's the airiness of the room, the leggy furniture, the lack of a grounding rug – despite being filled with fine antiques, the room seems like a wonderful space to entertain.
In this popular image, the symmetry extends to the back of the sofa with perfectly matched pedestals and urns. Wouldn't this room seem boring with just a painting behind it?
Another popular way to achieve symmetry is to flank a sofa with built in bookcases. The bookcases feel as enveloping as a warm pair of arms.
Without a pair of built ins, you can still achieve the same symmetrically enveloping look with a pair of bookshelves.
While I love the interior design here, the asymmetry of this room drives me crazy! It looks like Faudree tried to correct this by installing the wood paneling behind the fireplace, but the room still looks off balanced to me.
I've used this living room in every element story so far: linen, slipcovers, seagrass, curtains, light fixture, wall décor and antiques. Trying to see if it will make all 10 elements. It is a symmetrical room, both architecturally and in the way the furniture is placed.
Soothing and calming, this room is just so relaxing. The symmetry of the furniture placement ensures nothing is jarring or out of place – perfect for a family tv watching room.
Mary McDonald loves symmetry and most of her designs are balanced with strong linear lines. This showhouse with its extra large living room is divided into several seating areas, each symmetric.
A back to back sofa is another way to divide a large room into two seating area – each side the same size as the other. Windsor Smith. I love the way Windsor is using blues lately, along with printed wallpapers.
Perfectly symmetrically hung collection. Notice that although the sizes are different, it is still balanced.
A beautiful corner of a room, perfectly balanced.
The symmetry of the mirrors, the consoles, the side tables and lamps – and the two pink pillows make this vignette. The curtains behind it and the chandelier ground it all. Gerrie Bremermann.
Alessandra Branca is another interior designer who designs very symmetrically. Her tables and lamps often match. Everything is always in its place.
In her own living room, Branca plays up the symmetry that the windows create. Flanking the fireplace are two matching banquettes – a tool she often employs.
Looking the opposite way at Branca's living room – you can see the matching banquettes. Boring? Never!
Dining rooms are a natural place for symmetry. Here matching bookcases flank a fireplace in this Florida house by James Howard.
Gorgeous. In a large barn where strict symmetry wouldn't be expected, here the furniture and bookcases create a nice balanced look.
A pair of round mirrors flanking a door create balance in this dining room/library.
Again, a round pair of mirrors, matching consoles and matching benches create symmetry. Pam Pierce.
Does the yellow chair throw you off balance or do you like the unexpected touch? Would it be too boring for you to be all symmetrical, or do you like the surprise? Myself, I would probably have added two yellow chairs instead of just one – but truthfully, I think this looks perfect as it is.
This fireplace with its asymmetrical design leaves me feeling unbalanced but…
This fireplace, with its asymmetrical design has just enough symmetry to be perfectly balanced in my mind. Perfecting asymmetry is so much harder than strict symmetry.
I love the chaises with their open arms, but slanted walls just don't do it for me, despite the fact that I have to live with one myself!!!!
I've always loved this symmetrically pleasing vignette – with the two lamps, the balanced pillows, the one table, the one statute. Just perfect.
Another pleasing vignette – the oval paintings perfectly balance the antique mirror. Notice the carving below the mirror that adds to the symmetry.
While I love this arrangement, I would never leave it so asymmetric. This vignette is perfectly designed, but I just need more balance. It's obviously a very personal choice.
This popular image is asymmetrically designed. It's perfect and actually is quite balanced looking. Would I have arranged the objects like this? Maybe. But, I'm not sure it would look better symmetrically!
Suzanne Rheinstein designed this space. Here, the ladder is the off center "surprise." Better with, or without??
In my own living room, my fireplace is totally symmetrical. I try to keep my shelves balanced too. But, while I love my globe collection…..
I just can never make them look balanced! It drives me crazy – they never look good. I've tried them in all sorts of configurations but they just never look good. Hints anyone?
In this bedroom – everything is framed leading into the bed, including a pair of chairs and paintings.
Matching nightstands and lamps frame a bed between two matching windows. Across the room, two matching chairs flank an oval mirror. Balanced, symmetrical, so pretty.
One tool many designers use in bedrooms is to frame the bed with oval or round mirrors or paintings. Here Suzanne Rheinstein used two beautiful medallions to frame the bed.
Suzanne Kasler used the same tool with beautiful oval paintings.
In Suzanne's own bedroom, which I love, she used different end tables and lamps. Somehow, I think I would prefer matching stands, but that's me. What do you think?
In this Houston guest room, Ginger Barber used a totally symmetrical design with matching lamps, pillows, and botanicals. It's so pleasing and cozy looking. Love, love this room!
In this guest room in a beach house, Phoebe Howard used matching boats, bedding and lamps to create symmetry. The oval mirror anchors the design.
For this teenager, I used oval mirrors to frame her bed.
Another lover of symmetry is Mimmi O'Connell – here her bedroom has matching mirrors and lamps. She also uses chairs to frame her beds – which is such a cute idea. She loves ticking stripes – with their linear quality which fits right into her need for straight lines – as opposed to asymmetry.
Symmetry extends from the house to the landscaping – what is prettier than an allee of trees? Picture from French Essence.
Of course, straight lines of trees do not come naturally but are designed. These trees from Oak Alley, a centuries old plantation in Louisiana, are some of the most gorgeous oaks. The allee perfectly frames the house – in another nod to symmetry.
These young trees – will they one day resemble the ones at Oak Alley?
Even just a rectangle of grass, lined with flower beds, is stunning.
No room for an allee of trees? Try pots of blooming plants – here, hydrangeas. Oh, I wish I had the land to do this!!!
I hope you've enjoyed this study in symmetry. I'm thinking of designers that I love who rarely design symmetrically – and I like them as much as those that do. But, for myself, I need those straight lines, I need those pairs, I need the tidy ends to match up.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - UC Santa Barbara golfer Matt Grush has been selected as an NCAA Division I Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar for 2007-08, it was announced this week. The honor is presented annually by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
In 2008, Grush was a sophomore in terms of eligibility but a junior in terms of class standing. He is a 3.40 student majoring in business economics.
In addition to his outstanding performance in the classroom, the Los Angeles native had a solid 2007-08 season. He finished second on the team for lowest stroke average, checking in at 74.47 shots per round. He played in 10 of the Gauchos' 11 tournaments for the season, equaling the second highest total on the squad. Grush had three top-20 finishes, including a personal best fourth-place finish at UC Riverside's Braveheart Classic.


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Even with the best intentions, sometimes things go wrong.
It looked like a perfect home for Benji, except it did not include his sister Dixie. The adopter, a very nice man, only wanted one dog to complete his family. So, on Monday afternoon Benji went to his furever home in Penn. On their first walk together the owner attached a telescoping leash to Benji's collar and off they went. The gentleman accidently dropped the plastic handle and it made a loud clatter on the pavement, startling Benji. Whether it was unfamiliar surroundings or increased anxiety due to being away from his sibling, we will never know. Benji took off with his owner in pursuit. The man walked all over town for hours searching for Benji but the little fellow had vanished. The following morning the search for Benji continued, even to the point of bringing Benji's sister along, with the hope that her scent or bark would entice Benji out of his hiding place. Posters have been put up at the Buckhorn Bar and around Penn. Residents have been asked to join the search. Notices have been posted on Facebook and Twitter, but so far there is no sign of the dog. It's possible that he is trapped somewhere, tangled up in some old building, or perhaps he is on the way back home to his sister. Please help us find this little guy and restore him to his devastated family.


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The vitamin B12 level is a blood test that measures how much
Alternative Names
Cobalamin test
How the Test is Performed
A blood sample is needed.
How to Prepare for the Test
You should not eat or drink for about 6 to 8 hours before the test.
Certain medicines may affect the results of this test. Your doctor will tell you if you need to stop taking any medicines. Do not stop any medicine before talking to your doctor.
Medicines that can affect the test result include:
- Colchicine
- Neomycin
- Para-aminosalicylic acid
- Phenytoin
How the Test will Feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain. Others feel only a prick or stinging. Afterward, there may be some throbbing or a slight bruise. This soon goes away.
Why the Test is Performed
This test is most often done when other blood test tests suggest a condition called megaloblastic anemia.
Your doctor may also order a vitamin B12 test if you have certain nervous system symptoms. A low level of B12 can cause numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, weakness, and loss of balance.
Other conditions for which the test may be done:
- Sudden severe confusion (
- Loss of brain function (
dementia) Dementia due to metabolic causes
Normal Results
Normal values are 200 - 900 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL).
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or may test different samples. Talk to your doctor about what your specific test results mean.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Values of less than 200 pg/mL are a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency. People with this deficiency are likely to have or develop symptoms. Older adults with vitamin B12 levels between 200 and 500 pg/mL may also have symptoms.
Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include:
- Not enough vitamin B12 in diet (rare, except with a strict vegetarian diet)
- Diseases that cause
malabsorption(for example, celiac diseaseand Crohn disease)
- Lack of
intrinsic factor, a protein that helps the intestine absorb vitamin B12
- Above normal heat production (for example, with
- Pregnancy
An increased vitamin B12 level is uncommon. Usually, excess vitamin B12 is removed in the urine.
Conditions that can increase B12 level include:
- Liver disease (such as
cirrhosisor hepatitis) Myeloproliferative disorders(for example, polycythemia vera and chronic myelocytic leukemia)
There is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight, but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Mason JB. Vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldmans Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 225.
Salwen MJ. Vitamins and trace elements. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henrys Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 26.
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Apple has updated their website with a brand new section on eduction, greatly improving not only the design and usability, but the content as well. Here's the intro on Apple.com:
We believe that technology has the power to transform the classroom. It can pave new ways of thinking. New ways of sparking ideas. Yet the foundation never changes: A dedication to learning that's always been part of our DNA. We've been proud to work alongside educators and students to reinvent what it means to teach and learn. And together we're doing things we never thought possible.
Jim Dalrymple of The Loop encapsulated it perfectly:
Macs have always been an important part of education and with nearly 10 million iPads being used in schools worldwide, Apple is bringing a new generation of technology to learning.
Steve Jobs was rumored to have considered the iPad the most important project in a life filled with world-changing products. Education was also something he and Apple held dear. Since then, from Text Books to the new Kids section in the App Store, Apple has been systematically improving an already strong offering.
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Consensus Report
Life Sciences and Related Fields: Trends Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention (2011)Board on Life Sciences
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
In October 2010, almost 80 scientists and policy makers from 28 countries came together at a workshop to discuss how trends in the life sciences and related fields might be relevant to biological and chemical weapons nonproliferation as laid out in the Biological Weapons Convention. Article 1 of the convention prohibits "microbial or other biological agents, or toxins…of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes."
For example, are new or novel types of agents and materials being developed that are not covered by the treaty? More broadly, could trends in science and technology affect the implementation of the treaty in national policies and regulatory systems? This report presents findings and conclusions drawn from the workshop and additional committee discussions, organized around three fundamental and frequently cited trends that affect the scope and operation of the convention:
|The rapid pace of change in the life sciences and related fields;
|The increasing diffusion of life sciences research capacity and its applications, both internationally and beyond traditional research institutions; and
|The extent to which additional scientific and technical disciplines beyond biology are increasingly involved in life sciences research.
The report concludes that none of the developments surveyed currently falls outside the scope of Article I. The language of the treaty, as reinforced by the common understandings reached in prior review conferences, provides a degree of flexibility that has so far allowed it to adapt to progress in the life sciences and related scientific fields. However, as new developments arise, including in fields of research that this report did not assess in depth, there may be surprise discoveries; hence, continued monitoring of advances in the life sciences and evaluation of their relevance for the Biological Weapons Convention will be important.
The report also concludes that every major article of the treaty will be affected by the developments surveyed. The scientific community has a potential role in helping to monitor trends in science and technology to assess their implications for the Biological Weapons Convention, and a number of mechanisms for input and advice could be considered.
Key Messages
- No discoveries have fundamentally altered the nature of life sciences research since 2006. However, advances in science and technology on many fronts have increased our overall understanding and exploitation of biological systems, despite their daunting complexity.
Particularly rapid progress in the power of, and access to, enabling technologies, including high throughput laboratory technologies, computational and communication resources, have had the following consequences:
(a) Collaborations between individual investigators, global networks of researchers and the formation of "virtual laboratories" are growing trends in the life sciences; (b) Increasing access to sophisticated reagents such as standardized DNA "parts" and easy-to-use commercial kits and services has placed some hitherto advanced technologies within the reach of less highly trained practitioners, and has expanded the global spread of life sciences research and its industrial applications. (c) Although first class research continues to rely heavily upon tacit knowledge, the availability of web-based technologies is facilitating the transfer of tacit knowledge through the creation of worldwide formal or informal learning communities or partnerships. (d) These technologies reduce the barriers to the spread of science and technology knowledge for responsible, educational purposes, thus creating more favorable conditions for international cooperation in the peaceful application of the life sciences; At the same time, these same barriers also serve as impediments to misuse.
- Multiple disciplines, including the life, chemical, physical, mathematical, computational, and engineering sciences, are converging; this trend will continue and is relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention.
- The field of bioreactor research and the use of transgenic organisms to produce commercially or medically important proteins have seen impressive advances. These have reduced the time needed to produce proteins and have the potential to affect the scale of the facilities required. This has obvious implications for the Biological Weapons Convention, for example with regard to the measures States Parties need to take to implement the convention and to prevent the use of biological or toxin agents for hostile purposes.
- The development of microbial forensics illustrates one way through which life sciences research from around the world can support the Biological Weapons Convention and create better tools to investigate and discriminate between natural and deliberate disease outbreaks.
- Notable technical advances have been made at the level of individual-use biosensor detector systems, although there are limitations to what can be achieved given that sensor development must balance factors such as specificity, sensitivity, range of target molecules analyzed, and type of use.
- The combination of approaches including improved biosensors, epidemiological monitoring, vaccine research, forensics, and other laboratory investigations can contribute to effective disease detection, investigation, and response systems worldwide.
- These advances underscore the potential for more States Parties to contribute to the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention, for example by expanding their global public health and disease surveillance capabilities, or by playing leadership roles in capacity building in their regions.
- Certain scientific and technical roadblocks (e.g., drug delivery technologies) impede future progress, but once overcome, would presage a phase of rapid development.
- Conclusion 1: None of the trends surveyed for this report currently falls outside the scope of Article I. The language of the treaty, as reinforced by the common understandings reached in prior review conferences, provides a degree of flexibility that has so far allowed it to adapt to progress in the life sciences and related scientific fields. The committee recognizes, however, that as new developments arise, including in fields of research that this report did not assess in depth, there may be surprise discoveries; hence, continued monitoring of advances in the life sciences and evaluation of their relevance for the Biological Weapons Convention will be important.
- Conclusion 2: Beyond the question of whether these trends pose fundamental challenges to the scope of the treaty, every major article of the treaty will be affected by the developments surveyed. The trends may pose challenges to the implementation of some aspects, but they also offer important opportunities to support the operation of the convention.
- Conclusion 3: The three broad trends that provided the organization of the report—the increasing pace, diffusion, and convergence of science and technology—will continue for the foreseeable future. The diversity of the fields potentially relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention and the potential for surprise discoveries make efforts to predict developments problematic. Within these trends, however, particular fields will be affected in important ways by factors such as commercial interests that drive developments at different rates, as well as roadblocks that impede progress. Gaining a deeper understanding of the drivers and roadblocks would provide a more meaningful picture of how and when continuing science and technology developments are likely to affect the convention.
- Conclusion 4: There are potential roles for the scientific community in helping to monitor trends in science and technology and to assess their implications for the Biological Weapons Convention, and there are a number of mechanisms by which input and advice could be provided. The most effective starting point for the 7th Review Conference, therefore, would be to address the functions that such advice and analysis will serve for the future operation of the convention, including increasing the capacity of States Parties to participate fully in its implementation.


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crowden needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 35 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
We need a design for the website and product pages using a color scheme derived from client's logo.
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