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Schizophrenia is a delicate topic in the cannabis world. For too long, Reefer Madness propaganda claimed that cannabis causes this condition. Recent studies indicate otherwise. Though schizophrenic patients may want to avoid some forms of the plant, a non-psychoactive component in the herb is proving to be a potent antipsychotic. Here's what you need to know about cannabis and schizophrenia.
What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is not easy to describe. To use technical terms, schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder. Those with this disease experience a "break from reality", a subjective "splitting of the mind". To get a better idea of the condition, it's best to watch the video in the section below.
Contrary to popular belief, schizophrenia is not the same as split personalities (Dissociative Identity Disorder). This disorder is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented mental health conditions there is. Unfairly so. To quote from Hank Green:
Schizophrenia causes more anxiety in the media, in the public, and even in doctor's offices than any other mental illness. As a result, it's sufferers have often been shunned, abused, or locked up.
Rather than one single condition, schizophrenia disorders are now thought of as a spectrum. Two people may be diagnosed with the same condition, but severity and symptoms vary from individual to individual.
Some signs of schizophrenia include:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations (auditory, visual)
- Disorganized or abnormal motor behavior
- Disorganized thinking and speech
- Lack of motivation, inability to perform basic tasks like showering or bathing
- Inability to make eye contact, lack of facial expression
- Monotone speech
- Social withdrawal
Does cannabis cause schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia has been unjustly targeted as a potential side effect of cannabis use. During the Reefer Madness era of the 1930s, propaganda campaigns used schizophrenia and psychosis as a scare tactic to discourage people from smoking the herb. This is a major insult to those with psychiatric conditions. This fear-mongering only further stigmatizes a condition that faces enough social flack to begin with.
No, cannabis cannot cause schizophrenia. To develop schizophrenia, you have to be predisposed to the disorder. That being said, those that are predisposed to schizophrenia or psychotic disorders should be cautious. If these disorders run in your family or you have been recently diagnosed yourself, there are a few things you should know.
Does cannabis trigger schizophrenia?
As mentioned earlier, no one knows what causes schizophrenia. It looks to be partly hereditary, but even if you have certain genetic mutations, you still may not develop the disorder. Genes are only "flipped on" when certain conditions are met. For example, if one of your parents has schizophrenia, you have a 13% chance of developing the disorder.
Further, studies with identical twins show that one twin may develop the condition and the other may not. If your identical twin has it, there's a 40 to 50% chance that you will as well. If schizophrenia was completely genetic, both of these numbers would be 100%.
So, while genes may lead somewhat to the development of schizophrenia, environment, and external factors also play a huge role. This is where cannabis comes in. It is impossible to say that cannabis alone triggers schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is far too complicated for just one contributing cause.
However, if you have a certain amount of environmental and genetic risk factors stacked against you, the psychoactive nature of cannabis may not help you manage the condition.
Recent research has shown that cannabis consumers predisposed to schizophrenia experience symptom onset an average of 2.7 years earlier than they would without the herb. Those extra three years schizophrenia-free can have a drastic impact on your quality of life later on.
Now, why could THC lead to earlier onset? Your neurotransmitters may play a role.
Should I avoid THC?
The primary psychoactive substance in cannabis is delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC has an almost unbelievable amount of medical benefits and can aid in the treatment of many conditions. Schizophrenia doesn't seem to be one of them.
Though doctors and researchers are still working vigilantly to crack the secrets of this mysterious disease, there is an odd trend in the brains of those with schizophrenia. That trend is poor regulation of dopamine.
Dopamine is a stimulating neurotransmitter. It increases the excitability of the brain. Too much dopamine in the wrong place at the wrong time is thought to trigger psychotic symptoms. Too little dopamine in the wrong place at the wrong time can contribute to a lack of motivation, speech difficulties, and inability to feel pleasure.
Many prescription antipsychotics target dopamine receptors to halt some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. When you first smoke THC, it temporarily floods your brain with dopamine. This is why it feels so good to smoke. Dopamine is like an exciting little reward for your brain. If excess dopamine is contributing to some paranoid or delusional behavior, adding more dopamine may make it worse.
If you continue to smoke heavily over time, THC can also reduce the effectiveness of dopamine receptors due to tolerance. If you're symptomatic because of extremely low dopamine, symptoms will reappear once you've developed tolerance. Taking a tolerance break can help you recover from this phenomena.
Said very simply, THC might just be too exciting for a mind that's already too excited. The dopamine hypothesis alone, however, is still a gross oversimplification of a very complex problem. We've still got quite a lot to learn about THC and schizophrenia.
So, don't write off the herb just yet. Recent research suggests that another little cannabis compound may be extremely beneficial to patients with schizophrenia.
How can cannabis help schizophrenia?
Cannabis as a treatment for schizophrenia is a highly controversial topic. Because of the potential risks of THC, many folks have sworn off the herb completely. Thankfully, the herb's reputation hasn't stopped scientists from looking into whether or not cannabinoids can help those with the disorder.
Cannabis is more than THC. The psychoactive may be the reason the herb has become so popular as a recreational drug, but other cannabinoids are proving to be just as interesting thanks to potent medicinal properties. A cannabinoid is a special chemical compound found in the cannabis plant.
These compounds interact with cell receptors in our own bodies. These cell receptors make up a larger network called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is responsible for all sorts of things, including sleep regulation, mood, cognitive thought, pleasure, and reward.
Though things aren't entirely clear at this point, some research suggests that levels of the body's natural endocannabinoids are dysregulated in schizophrenia. These levels were altered in specific brain regions as well as in the cerebral spinal fluid and blood.
The presence of endocannabinoid irregularities may explain why certain patients with schizophrenia respond well to non-psychoactive cannabis. Here are the details:
1. The power of CBD
Those with schizophrenia may be extremely interested in a little cannabinoid called CBD. CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis. It has made countless headlines over the past few years for its effectiveness in treating childhood epilepsy.
It's important to note that some epileptic drugs (such as Depakote or valproate) are also prescribed as mood stabilizers in patients with bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Recently, it has been gaining attention for its powerful antipsychotic effects. One review of scientific literature published in 2012 looked at evidence of CBD's antipsychotic potential over a 30 year period. The review argued that CBD seems to work similarly to the atypical antipsychotics on the market.
Another 2012 study pitted CBD against antipsychotic drug amisulpride (Solian). Patients saw improvements from both drugs, but CBD had a significantly better side effect profile. Unlike amisulpride, those given CBD also experienced a spike in anandamide levels. Anandamide is an endocannabinoid, our body's own THC. This spike was associated with greater clinical improvement.
2. Putting CBD to the test
In 2015, Britain's GW Pharmaceuticals announced a positive proof of concept for using CBD treatment in schizophrenia. The company conducted a CBD trial with 88 patients with schizophrenia. The study was a randomized, clinical, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in treatment-resistant patients that took place at various treatment centers in the UK. The gold standard when it comes to scientific research.
All of the participants stayed on their traditional medications through the duration of the trial.
The result? CBD was consistently better than the placebo. Those given the cannabinoid had improvements in cognition and symptom severity was improved by over 20%. The CBD produced no severe side effects in anyone. Though, 5% of those studied experienced diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Announcing their positive proof of concept, GW Pharma officials write:
This trial followed extensive pre-clinical research conducted by GW since 2007 into the effects of cannabinoids in psychiatric disease. This research showed CBD to have notable anti-psychotic effects in accepted pre-clinical models of schizophrenia, and also provides indicators that there is potential to enhance the effect of CBD with additional cannabinoids.
Previously published studies have suggested that CBD may have useful efficacy either as monotherapy or in combination with first line antipsychotic agents.
3. Inflammation
CBD has yet another key medical benefit. It is a potent anti-inflammatory. Research has shown that schizophrenia is associated with increased inflammatory activity in the brain. A research team from the Imperial College of London injected dyes into patients with schizophrenia, as well as patients thought to be at high-risk. The dyes were used to track immune activity in the brain.
Surprise, surprise. The team found increased microglial cells (immune cells of the brain) in both those with schizophrenia and those with high-risk of developing the condition. These cells are inflammatory cells, typically triggered when the body senses some kind of pathogen or infection.
CBD has the power to quell this inflammation by turning down the immune system. This gives the cannabinoid yet another mechanism of action against schizophrenia. It seems to boost levels of our natural endocannabinoids, alleviating symptoms. Now, it also seems that it may help reduce some of the damaging inflammation that creates chaos in the brain. Pretty amazing, right?
High-CBD strains
These strains all have a THC content of less than 1%. The CBD content between 15-20%. These strains are non-psychoactive and are more or less hemp. Other high-CBD strains may still have a little too much THC to be comfortable. Arguably, the most effective way to consume these strains as a medication is via high-CBD oils.
If you're going to experiment with high-CBD cannabis, it is very important to opt for products that have been lab tested. This will help you know exactly what you're buying and also help you avoid excess THC.
You can legally buy Charlotte's Web products online. They are so low in THC that they are sold as hemp oil, which is legal for everyone. No medical cannabis card required.
Alternative information for schizophrenia
In case all of that info on CBD wasn't interesting enough, in the past several years, new research has unearthed some intriguing findings that may have broad implications for schizophrenia treatment. Here are a couple of brief summaries of some up and coming theories.
There is no such thing as an illness that only impacts one part of the body. The body is a complicated ecosystem, and when something goes haywire, a lot of things go haywire. Just because symptoms manifest most strongly in one particular way does not mean that one particular organ is the only thing affected.
One of the easiest ways to go about whole-body healing is through diet. Some fascinating research has come out recently about the way in which those with schizophrenia process gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains.
In 2006, a team led by A. E. Kalaydjian reviewed the scientific literature surrounding schizophrenia and Celiac disease. Celiac is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system begins to attack the small intestine after exposure to gluten. The team came to a pretty interesting conclusion. They write:
A drastic reduction, if not full remission, of schizophrenic symptoms after initiation of gluten withdrawal has been noted in a variety of studies. However, this occurs only in a subset of schizophrenic patients.
Though much of this research is new, the potential connection between gluten and schizophrenia was first brought up over 60 years ago. Researchers in the 1950s found that putting schizophrenic patients on gluten-free diets drastically improved their symptoms. Additional research has pointed to the presence of gluten antibodies in the blood as a commonality among schizophrenic patients.
Sure, going gluten-free is not a cure-all answer to an illness that no one really understands. But, these gluten abnormalities suggest that maybe experimenting with some diet changes can relieve some systemic inflammation and calm down the immune system in some patients.
A doctor/ functional medicine practitioner can test for underlying conditions like Celiac disease and walk you through an anti-inflammatory diet.
2. Infection theory
While gluten sensitivity might be pertinent to a subset of schizophrenic patients, many may not respond to this information at all. There's one more interesting tidbit about the condition that isn't commonly discussed. This is the infection theory of schizophrenia.
Maternal infection during pregnancy is thought to be a major risk factor for the onset of schizophrenia. This has inspired researchers to do some experiments. In a 2012 study, for example, scientists injected pregnant mice with H1N1 or a control solution on the 7th day of pregnancy. On the 16th day of pregnancy, they extracted the fetal mice and took a look at their genes.
All of the virus-exposed mice showed significant genetic changes compared to controls. Funny thing, the changes occurred in regions associated with brain changes in schizophrenia. Increased immune activity was also found. Other research has come to similar conclusions.
This is important to bring up is because, like gluten sensitivity, the infection theory points the finger at the immune system. If an infection is in fact what "flips on" genes associated with schizophrenia, it makes a bit of sense why some patients would respond really well to CBD treatment. As mentioned earlier, CBD is a powerful anti-inflammatory. The cannabinoid is an immunomodulator, meaning that it "turns off" an overactive immune system.
A doctor/ functional medicine practitioner can test for increased inflammatory markers in your blood and talk to you about treatments that address those issues.
It's time we rethink schizophrenia. Compassionate care for this condition is an absolute must. Effective medication with manageable side-effects is sorely needed. Between its potent antipsychotic and anti-inflammatory properties, it looks like CBD is one hell of a contender.
Note: we are not doctors or medical professionals. This article is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of medical advice or treatment.
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I got there just before 10.00AM but did not head round the reserve straight away because I was in dispute with admin. (they said I hadn't paid my subs but I had and what's more they had cashed the cheque) and I wanted to sort them out.So going into aggressive mode I very quickly had the matter cleared up satisfactorily.I am pretty scary when I am in aggressive mode!!!!
One shot high on my wish list is to get a shot of a Jay with an acorn in it's mouth and I got the opportunity very quickly when I spotted one in the woods but the distance and the gloomy conditions resulted in a few crappographs I'm afraid.
I then headed out to the Steetly hide to join a couple of friends.The Steetly hide is a small hide but just lately at Brandon this has been the only hide that you have a chance of seeing anything and to prove this at one time there were 9 people jammed in there this morning.I was surprised it didn't collapse.
Kingfishers have been very reliable here and one turned up pretty soon after I entered the hide.It did a bit of fishing but despite the fact there were 5 photographers having a go no one got a decent flight/diving shot including me but I was able to add to my empty water shot collection.
When the KF flew off I did spot a Water Rail but it was a long way off having a bath.This was the first WR I'd seen for ages.After it finished it's bath it then did a lot of wing flapping and running around.Pity it was a long way off.
Things got no better when visits to all the other hides drew a blank and a walk to the Newlands and the Sheepfield was also fruitless.Keith Yates had seen the SEO again on the sheepfield but that was at dawn so it was no surprise when I didn't see it much later on in the day.
Even a chat to the very attractive waitress in the cafe failed to cheer me up.I was undoubtedly suffering from post Spoonbill depression.


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Loneliness in Adult Twins
Last week my twin estrangement group discussed the profound pain, depression and emotional difficulties that loneliness brings to adult twins. Everyone in my group agreed that loneliness is an unwelcome side effect of estrangement.
In my own life experiences I felt loneliness and loss even after I got over missing my twin sister. When I was young I thought that we would work out our intense differences with each other. We spoke about missing each other profoundly but also wanting our own lives. I hoped that eventually the fighting would be over with, and we would be able to connect as we had as children. And I was wrong.
I felt that my problems were secondary to hers. And vice versa: my twin felt that I put myself first and should know how serious her issues were. There was no compromise.
I accepted that we would not be able to agree, but it lead to deep states of loneliness that were very confusing for me. I did not want to miss my sister or even see her. I knew she was ok without me and that we were just twins who could not get along. I wasn't even sad. In fact I was relieved to close a chapter of my life that was far too hopeful and naive.
But the loneliness came spontaneously. I tried to tell myself I was not really alone. And truly, I wasn't. I had a family and a career and lots of good experiences to look forward to. Even so, I still felt a desperate loneliness.
I racked my brain to figure out what was wrong. No one understood; even my most compassionate friends were baffled. Finally I found a solution that was truly soothing: working with twins who felt my pain and wanted comfort. It was healing. I no longer felt alone or a misfit.
The solution to my loneliness was to have friends who could identify with the feelings of emptiness due to my twin's necessary absence.


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The Genius of 'Groundhog Day' Will Teach You the Mastery of Life on This Worthless Holiday
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Your only memories of Groundhog Day, the 1993 Bill Murray sub-classic, are likely a faint, false picture of a guy who keeps hilariously reliving February 2 over and over again. Though it's probably been some time since you've seen the film, you may have missed the point of the movie and overlooked the genius of a romantic comedy sought to teach us the mastery of life. And since we have our own Groundhog Day, may this serve as a reminder of the importance of making the most of every day, and not just another overlooked, worthless American tradition. It also reminds us how much winter blows.
Join us as we recap some of the best forgotten moments, characters and bits of genius from 1993's Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and directed by his late co-Ghostbusters buddy, Harold Ramis.
The Overlooked Genius of 'Groundhog Day' Will Make You Appreciate This Worthless Holiday
Classic Bill Murray
If it's a classic comedy with Bill, you can be sure there will be a reference to a stiff drink. He's no stranger to having a cocktail in hand, be it here or other Murray classics like Rushmore and Kingpin.
Bill Murray's character completely transforms.
In the beginning of the film, Murray's character, Phil Connors, is a conceited and entitled weatherman who hasn't got the time of day for anyone but himself. By the middle of the film, he becomes reckless and cold while he continues to repeat the same day over and over. But by the end, has taught us an invaluable lesson: Make the best of every day as well as your own life. Instead of using the repetition as a way to get what he wants, he uses each to further improve himself, be mastering the piano or his relationships, saving lives and being of service to the town of Punxsutawney.
Stephen Tobolowsky is such a classic dork.
Ned Ryerson is a staple moment of the film, providing some comic relief in a film we don't quite remember as a romance or drama, but it is less and less of a comedy after the initial haul. Enjoy Stephen Tobolowsky as a skinny young man.
Harold Ramis is sorely missed.
Harold Ramis not only wrote and directed but also briefly starred in the film, if you recall, as Murray's doctor. This calls into mind a few things we might have learned with the passing of Ramis in February of 2014: Life is short, don't let it pass you by, you never know how young you could go, watch more Ghostbusters and appreciate more the genius of Harold Ramis (director of Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation, writer of Meatball, Stripes and Animal House). We miss ya, Harold.
Andie MacDowell (Rita) is such a classic '90s gal.
Andie MacDowell, who plays Rita and Murray's love interest, is something we don't see in actresses (or even normal women) much these days. She has a simple, yet refined presence about her. Maybe it's the passing times or how hip the Internet has made us, but it seems rare to find such a normal, believable and natural-looking woman in film nowadays. Might be why this was the last big movie she was in, although she's been in a lot.
Chris Elliott continues to play the perfect creep.
Whether it's Groundhog Day or There's Something About Mary, Chris Elliott has always played sort of a goofier, creepy version of Daniel Stern in the roles we know. Bless his heart, for he brings an unexpected awkwardness to the movie that is hugely appreciated. We're just glad we didn't have to look at him covered in hives this time.
Rick DuCommun is also sorely missed.
Rick Ducommun knows how to fill a scene. It's probably not by some strange coincidence that we also saw The Burbs this week, too, his other popular film. In seeing both films, we realize he had such a warmth about him, something you only see in the Chris Farleys and John Candys of the world, that losing him in 2015 at the early age of 62 meant we lost another good actor too soon. We highly recommend you watch both movies, especially if you haven't yet.
Did you recognize Ken Hudson Campbell?
He played Santa in Home Alone. Took us a second. Love a little nostalgia poke in our movies.
Bill's brother is in most Murray movies.
Brian Doyle-Murray is the older (5 years his brother's senior), raspier Murray, but he tends to follow Bill around in his movies, including The Razor's Edge, Caddyshack, Scrooged and Ghostbusters 2, as well as Groundhog Day, all in about the same decade. The two brothers don't seem to follow the same projects these days, though they did do a couple of the first Saturday Night Live episodes together, but clearly, Bill helped in getting his brother's career rolling.
Michael Shannon is just a little kid.
Iceman! You may not have noticed it unless you watched Groundhog Day recently, or if you were doing some seriously hilarious Netflix and Chilling, but a very young Michael Shannon plays a goofy young man in the movie. In this picture, he's thanking Murray for helping him get married (his wife was getting cold feet) at the end of the movie. It's worth it just to watch a now hard-ass Michael Shannon jumping around like a giddy, little girl. His recent performance as Elvis Presley in Elvis & Nixon is pretty awesome, too, if we're being fair.
Now, enjoy a few more of our favorite Groundhog Day moments, then sit your butt down and watch the damn thing!
Bill eating an entire piece of cake.
Bill calmly chugging whiskey while answering all the questions to Jeopardy correctly.
Bill making toast in the bathtub.
Bill Murray being classic Bill Murray and not playing by anyone's rules. Thanks for watching.


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January 31, 2017
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Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has been named the winner of the 12th annual Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers at the Metropolitan Opera. The $50,000 award, the largest of its kind in the United States, is given to extraordinarily gifted singers between the ages of 25 and 40 who have already appeared in featured solo roles at the Met. The award, given in honor of Beverly Sills, was established in 2006 by an endowment gift from the late Agnes Varis, a managing director on the Met board. Barton, who came to prominence as a winner of the Met's National Council Auditions in 2007, has distinguished herself in recent seasons with acclaimed Met performances of Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, Giovanna Seymour in Donizetti's Anna Bolena, and Fenena in Verdi's Nabucco. She is currently in rehearsals for her role debut as the witch Ježibaba in Mary Zimmerman's new staging of Dvořák's Rusalka, which opens February 2.
The Sills Award was created to help further recipients' careers, including funding for voice lessons, vocal coaching, language lessons, related travel costs, and other professional assistance. Sills, who passed away in 2007, was well known as a supporter and friend to developing young artists, and this award continues her legacy as an advocate for rising singers. The 35-year-old Barton is the 12th recipient of the award, following baritone Nathan Gunn in 2006, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in 2007, tenor Matthew Polenzani in 2008, bass John Relyea in 2009, soprano Susanna Phillips in 2010, mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in 2011, soprano Angela Meade in 2012, tenor Brian Hymel in 2013, tenor Michael Fabiano in 2014, baritone Quinn Kelsey in 2015, and soprano Ailyn Pérez in 2016.


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Tips For Better Sleep!
Try to go to bed at the same time nightly. Your body likes routine which helps the brain program itself to slow down at your bedtime.
Sleep in a cool environment. Your body awakes in warm temperatures more easily.If you tend to overheat, try using lower thread count bedding. Higher thread cnt bedding can feel softer, but it also traps air easier due to a tighter weave.
Do not drink large amounts right before going to bed. Eating and drinking right before going to sleep increases you chances of waking up early to use the restroom.
Sleep in the darkest environment possible. Get rid of night lights, cell phone light, or any unnecessary lighting. Use blackout curtains, sleep masks and other aids to help keep the light minimal. Light stimulates brain activity through your eyes.
Be Active. Daily exercise will allow deeper sleep. Your body enters REM more easily when it's fatigued.
Avoid taking long naps. Naps are not necessary unless your body is telling you otherwise. They can alter your sleep patterns and can diminish your deep sleep.
Cut back on caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and other stimulants. Stimulants keep the brain active.
Try taking a bath or shower about an hour before bed. This can relax any tight muscles that may cause discomfort.
Stretch before going to bed. Stretching can also promote muscle relaxation and decrease chances of spasms.
Use a high quality mattress. Make sure to keep your mattress up-to-date. It is also a good idea to rotate your bed 180 degrees every other week.


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Lipovox promises to help you to lose more weight the natural way! With Lipovox, you can burn up to 400% more fat! And you do this with a simple blend of the most powerful top 10 superfoods available!
With Lipovox, you will finally be able to get the all natural and completely uncomplicated approach to real weight loss benefits and results. And they say that Lipovox will give you benefits that go beyond side effects, helping you to look and feel younger, without any side effects. But does Lipovox actually work?
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18 Feb 5 Common Cat Health Problems You Should Know
Your cat is your furry little pal, and you don't want anything to happen to her. But just like a dog or human, your cat needs proactive health care to live a long and happy life. These five common cat health problems can be prevented, identified early, and resolved so that your cat never has to use one of her nine lives.
Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Known as FLUTD, or feline lower urinary tract disease, this broad health issue can impact your cat's bladder and urethra in a number of ways. Common signs include painful urination, more frequent urination, blood in the urine, over grooming around the perineum, and inability to urinate. If the issue is found to be bacterial, then an antibiotic can solve the problem. If it's stones, your cat may need surgery to remove them. FLUTD problems can often be avoided in the first place by ensuring that your cat drinks enough water, eats wet food, and exercises enough.
Respiratory Infection
Cats tend to attract respiratory infections that present themselves with signs like runny nose, teary eyes, sneezing, coughing, and mouth sores. The infection can last up to three weeks, but if it's viral then there's no immediate cure. However, many such infections can be prevented with vaccinations. Be sure to contact your vet for more information.
Tapeworms live inside of a cat's small intestine and can grow as long as two feet. As crazy as it sounds, it's very common. Since the symptoms of weight loss and vomiting are subtle, you need to pay close attention. You can also check your cat's feces for small white worms that look like grains of rice, which are immediate indications of tapeworms. Treatment options range from injections to oral or topical medications.
The tapeworms above are usually a result of your cat swallowing a flea, so this health issue must be attended to as well. Fleas are an extremely common problem, but they are also easily prevented and treated. Signs of fleas include tiny black dots on your cat's skin, constant scratching, and frequent licking. There are a variety of flea prevention and treatment tools available, like medications, powders, and topical applications.
Dental Disease
Dental disease in cats can be a major issue that causes bad breath, trouble eating, and health problems down the road. Signs include discolored and swollen gums, loose teeth, and constant pawing at the mouth. While regular brushing can prevent this issue, any suspected problem is reason enough to head to the veterinarian.
Not sure what might be bothering you cat? Give Seven Oaks Pet Hospital a call to set up an appointment. We'll make sure your pal is feeling better in no time.


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I've given the blog a bit of a refresh after a friend accused it of being a bit 'stodgy'. It should also look a bit better on mobiles and tablets now - which apparently make up 25% of my readers! Direction-wise, I will hopefully be back on the small-cap equity bandwagon soon enough - pending some final job-related stuff. The markets are looking decidedly wobbly at the moment, but there's always value to be found if you overturn enough stones.
I continue my love affair with Howdens, for instance, which is more or less flat year-to-date even after continuing and relentless improvement in their figures. I sold out far too soon, and am now left with the slightly more difficult decision as to whether to buy back in. I think the group will make £140m in net profit this year, which puts them at not-cheap P/E of nearly 16. Countervailing that, you're buying a quality business with great returns on capital. The real lever you have to pull to shift Howdens from being a decent investment to a great one is how much of that (effective) capital - they lease their stores, so outlay is fairly minimal, and they have basically no traditional debt obligations - is actually able to be deployed. One of the things that caught me out was management's growing confidence that they're able to open more and more stores in the UK without cannibalising existing sales. They seem pretty bullish on this trend continuing, hence my optimism for the group generally, but I would like to hear management's plans on France. They have a small depot toehold over there that they're clung on to, but things are beginning to move: (more…)


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It's your big day to look and feel absolutely beautiful! With my experience and creativity, I can achieve the perfect style for your big day. Being in the hair industry for over 20 years, I've been creating amazing styles for brides and wedding parties for many years. I understand how important your wedding day is. I've sent hundreds of brides down the aisle with gorgeous hair and feeling confident. I don't take your wedding day lightly. I treat every bride as if it were myself getting ready to walk down the aisle.
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I guess you can say I started my career in hair when I was a little girl cutting all the hair off my dolls leaving them bald. I decided at four years old to become a stylist on my own head. It was the day before a major holiday and I thought it would be a great idea to give my bangs a new style. At four years old I didn't quite have the knack of cutting hair yet, but I took my mother's sewing shears anyway and started cutting from one side of my bangs to the other side but on a complete angle up to the hairline. She wasn't pleased to say the


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Kindness is a vital force in the Lyft driver community, and it shows every day through your empathy and warm smiles, shared snacks and safe rides. We've been humbled to watch your generosity spread from the car to the greater community, through driver-powered efforts nationwide. Together, you've collected food for the hungry, lovingly assembled care packages for the homeless, and lifted the spirits of the elderly while driving them to medical appointments. We noticed a grassroots volunteer network forming through these acts of public service, and it was a natural next step for us to create a program to support it.
Today, we're proud to introduce Lyft for Good, a nationwide initiative that empowers you to get involved. Submit an idea that will better your city, or ask a fellow community member to submit theirs, and Lyft will help you make that idea come to fruition.
Low-income seniors in SF will be the first to benefit from Lyft for Good, when drivers partner with Meals on Wheels later this week to deliver disaster preparedness kits to their doorsteps. And starting on Friday, founding drivers in Salt Lake City and St. Louis will kick off a new tradition of picking a local charity to support in matching donations opening weekend. As our movement spreads across the nation, we're excited to lay the groundwork with these acts of volunteerism.
By the end of 2014, our goal is to work with drivers to power at least 100 Lyft for Good community initiatives. We can't wait to hear about yours!


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The stunningly beautiful and tranquil 5* Royal Olympian resort nestles in an idyllic beachfront location on the west coast of Peloponnese. Bungalows, suites and apartments surrounded by blooming gardens and dozens of pools form a beautiful kingdom of harmony and luxury that stretches out above the golden sand. Relax and give in to the pleasure and enjoyment that await you around every corner. Ultra-stylish accommodation complete with elegant decor offers the utmost in comfort, while a variety of fine restaurants invite you to indulge in the excellent flavours of Greek and international cuisine or enjoy a cocktail as you watch the sun setting behind the sea.
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When Jospeh P. Webster (1819-1875) came into Dr. Samuel Fillmore Bennett's (1836-1898) office one day looking a bit depressed. Bennett asked 'What's the trouble now?' 'Oh, nothing,' Webster replied, 'Everything will be alright by and by.'
Bennett then turned back to his desk where he mused "By and by." Thinking to himself, he said, "The sweet by and by," that would make a good hymn."
Webster, a musician by trade, hummed out a melody and in a few minutes Bennett had completed three verses and a chorus. With the help of Webster and some friends, who were also present, the hymn was set it to music almost on the spot. After one of the other men played the melody on a violin a few times. The small group of men sang the new hymn in Webster's office for the first time.
"In The Sweet Bye and Bye" was popularized by The Salvation Army and has often been sung at Army funeral services.


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Its winner takes all at Coppin St University tonight for "The Basketball Tournament" Championship game. Two-time defending champions Team Overseas Elite (18-0) will take on Team Challenge ALS (18-5) Thursday night for a cool $2 million. Overseas Elite defeated Boeheim's Army 81-77 in front from a packed crowd at Coppin St University. Unfortunately, it was a bitter sweet homecoming for Baltimore Native's CJ Fair and Donte Green. Fair finished with 10 points during the contest, while Green added 4 points in the loss. CJ played his first three years of High School basketball at City College. New Town Head Basketball Coach Mike Daniel was in attendance Tuesday night to watch his former player compete. Daniel coached Fair at City College before departing for Severn School. Both CJ and Donte are currently playing professional basketball in Europe.
The Championship game will feature several big time college basketball players. Former St. John's University DJ Kennedy is one of several marquee players on Team Overseas. Team Challenge, who defeated Scarlet & Gray 88-83 in double OT, features former Long Beach St. Casper Ware and Boston College's Sean Marshall.
Tip-off of tonight Championship game is at 7pm. ESPN will broadcast the event for global audiences.


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Remove Deals Kind (Free Guide)
Why should you be careful with Deals Kind virus?
If you came across this program recently, you should know that Deals Kind virus is an adware-type program. It means that its primary mission is to bombard your browser with irritating ads and redirect links. What is more, your privacy may be threatened because the developers of this application do not monitor parties that they promote. So, there is no guarantee that one of Deals Kind ads won't lead you to a suspicious website filled with malicious content. That is why we are here to help you to get rid of this program. In this article, you will find out about the dangers of this potentially unwanted program and possible ways to remove Deals Kind from your computer.
Initially, this program tends to fill your browser with competitive prices, banners, and daily offers. In the beginning, you might struggle to find these ads disrupting but then you might notice that they are displayed during each of your search sessions. You may start noticing Deals Kind ads in various shopping websites, such as AliExpress, eBay, Amazon and others. Besides another disturbing behavior related to this adware is its ability to cover your screen with pop-ups, in-text ads, and similar content. Since the emerging ads significantly occupy your operating system, you may also notice issues while trying to opening new tabs and websites in a usual speed. As you can see, Deals Kind hijack might considerably affect your system, and there is no need to keep this browser add-on on your computer. If you want to get rid of it, you need to scan your computer with reliable anti-spyware and remove each of related files. For that, we recommend using Reimage.
The transmission ways of this PUP:
Questions about Deals Kind
Since you have encountered negative effect of Deals Kind, you should also be aware of the ways this application spreads. Commonly, you might notice it traveling along with a free program. Due to users' inattentiveness and habit to select "Quick" or "Recommended" installation mode, the unwanted attachments easily find their way into users' computers. However, we offer a way of installing programs more safely. When you try to install a new video editor or the application alike, opt for "Advanced" or "Custom" installation mode. In this case, you should uncheck each of pre-checked check marks claiming that you want to add this browser add-on your web browser.
Otherwise, you may start noticing annoying pop-up ads that may lead you to Deals Kind redirect issue. Commonly, the adware redirects you to gaming and gambling websites. However, stay on guard after being redirected to seemingly legitimate website offering you to install the updates as well! There is a high probability that software updates might be just installers of trojans, ransomware, and similar viruses. Furthermore, Deals Kind might compile the information of your visited websites, search entries, browsing habits, etc. Then, this data can be stored in log files and transferred to third parties. They extremely value this information because it is a precious material for creating pay-per-click ads. As a result, they earn a decent amount of money. You should also take into account that while the application stays on your system, sharing pieces of personal information online might be highly insecure. All in all, make a rush to perform Deals Kind removal. To get rid of this program for good, check the guide below:
How fast can I remove Deals Kind?
The easiest way to delete Deals Kind virus is to run an anti-spyware program. It can detect minor and major malware, adware and spyware in a few minutes. It will also finish Deals Kind removal in a glimpse. Programs that you can use are provided down below, so you need to make a decision and select either SpyHunter or Malwarebytes antimalware. However, if you don't want to install a new program on your computer, you can also get rid of this adware with the help of manual removal option. In this case, make sure that you follow every step in right order to remove Deals Kind adware with giving it a reason to come back.
You can remove virus damage automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes. We recommend these applications because they detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
To remove Deals Kind, follow these steps:
Erase Deals Kind from Windows systems
- Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
- If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
Uninstall Deals Kind and related programs
Here, look for Deals Kind or any other recently installed suspicious programs.
- Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Remove Deals Kind from Mac OS X system
- If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
- Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Deals Kind or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Eliminate Deals Kind from Internet Explorer (IE)
Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for Deals Kind and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab.
- Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab.
- Here, select Reset.
- When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete Deals Kind removal.
Uninstall Deals Kind from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
- Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
- Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
- Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
- Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can't see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
- When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
- Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
- Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, Deals Kind should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
Get rid of Deals Kind from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions.
- Here, select Deals Kind and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete Deals Kind removal.
Delete Deals Kind from Google Chrome
Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions.
- Here, select Deals Kind and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
- Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
- When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
- Click Reset to confirm this action and complete Deals Kind removal.
Erase Deals Kind from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.
- Here, select Extensions and look for Deals Kind or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....
- Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Deals Kind removal process.
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April 7th, 2016 at 8:30 am
I managed to remove the virus. Thank you.
April 7th, 2016 at 8:31 am
Thanks for the instructions! That was a great help!
April 7th, 2016 at 8:33 am
Had to download the software to delete this adware once and for all.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of John Merriman.
Here is one reminiscence. We are happy to print others if you will send them to email@example.com
I started attending NASIG in 1988, which was their 3rd conference. I was thoroughly delighted by the mix of librarians, serial agents and publishers who were participating in this newly formed group. It was obvious during those early years that the British contingent had a hand in encouraging a level of revelry that was decidedly absent from certain other professional conferences. This atmosphere provided us a level of congeniality which in turn helped us actually solve problems rather than simply bicker about them.
I can't help but think that John Merriman was properly named – as he was indeed a "merry man." He was genuinely a gentleman, but he also had a knack for fun. And above all else, he was a very smart gentleman, and left quite a legacy of influence both with UKSG, NASIG and many other venues.
John's energy was legendary. He has a little secret though – the afternoon nap. The reason that he could stay up until the wee hours of the morning was because he made sure to get some shut eye earlier in the day. And after staying up until the birds started to sing, he'd be right up with the rest of the crowd at breakfast looking just as chipper as if he had turned in at 10 pm!
I could tell some stories (and will in person, if you ask) about some of his antics, but suffice to say that he could out party anyone and everyone and do it with style. When the party was over, it was NOT over if John had his way, and would make us keep going…
Alas, those days are over and turning in at 10 pm is more the rule than the exception for many of us. But still, I count my memories of hoisting a glass and dancing the night away with the likes of Mr. Merriman and his band of merry fellows as some of my favorite. Oh yes, and talking about serial prices, which of course we are still doing…
By Eleanor I. Cook
(Assistant Director for Collections & Technical Services
Academic Library Services — Joyner Library
East Carolina University)
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2013 BMW X5 xDrive50i
Our No-Haggle Price $15,995
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- Exterior
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Interior
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- Engine
- 4.4-liter, 400-hp, 32-valve V-8 engine -inc: TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
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- Drivetrain
- All wheel drive
- Mileage
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- Warranty
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- Split folding rear seats
- Service interval indicator, check control vehicle monitor
- Satellite radio preparation
- Rear-window defroster
- Rear-seat center armrest
- Power windows -inc: key-off operation, "one-touch" opening & closing of all door windows, anti-trapping feature
- Outside-temperature display
- iDrive system -inc: on-board computer & controller, (6) programmable memory buttons
- HD Radio -inc: "multicast" FM station reception
- Fully finished cargo area w/velour carpeting
- Floormats
- Electronic analog instrumentation w/LED illumination
- Dual front sun visors w/illuminated mirrors
- Dual cupholders front & rear
- Combox controller
- Cargo cover
- Ambiance lighting
- Active-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
- Active head restraints in front seats
- 12-volt aux power outlets
- Xenon adaptive headlights -inc: auto-leveling
- Roof spoiler w/center brakelight
- Roof rails
- Rear-window wiper/washer w/adjustable wiping interval
- Privacy glass in rear windows
- Panoramic moonroof -inc: 2-piece glass panel, power slide & lift control, wind deflector, electric interior sunshade
- Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers -inc: adjustable & vehicle-speed-sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer system w/heated washer jets
- Halogen free-form foglights -inc: LED corona headlight-rings
- Body-color exterior door & tailgate handles
- Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up
- Automatic tailgate w/opening/closing feature
- Automatic headlights
- Adaptive brake lights
- Tire pressure monitor
- Roll-over sensor that triggers airbags & safety-belt pretensioners in the event of a roll-over
- Park distance control
- Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, turns on hazard & interior lights
- Hill descent control (HDC)
- Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners
- Front & rear compartment head protection system (HPS) -inc: front side-impact airbags
- Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC), dynamic brake control
- Driver & passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: advanced technology, dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
- Child safety rear door locks
- Anti-theft alarm system
- 3-point safety belts & head restraints at all seating positions
- xDrive all-wheel-drive system
- Pre-wiring for trailer hitch
- Lightweight multi-link integral rear suspension
- Engine start/stop button
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Chrome exhaust tips
- Brake energy regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power
- 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission -inc: adaptive transmission control, sport & STEPTRONIC manual shift modes
- 4.4-liter, 400-hp, 32-valve V-8 engine -inc: TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
- 4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes, electronic front/rear proportioning
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Pre-requisite: Level One (Some outside course equivalents accepted. Message for more details.)
This Level Two improv course continues to build upon the foundations students learned in Level One, with added emphasis on:
- Layered scene work
- Exploration of "game"
- Finding the "truth in comedy"
- Making compelling character choices
**This course is six weeks long, beginning 9/15 from 12-2.** Students will participate in a showcase at ShadowboxLive's Backstage Bistro on 10/25 at 8pm.


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Fun-Expert and Learning Evangelist
See Dr. Chandler's Full Bio below.
Keynote Address: "The Fun-Factor: How to Create a 'Playful' Pedagogy"
Just what is it that motivates and engages today's young people to learn and to persist in challenging tasks? While education can't be all fun and games, more of what we do in the classroom should be. In this session, we will examine how educators can get more out of students by developing authentic, relevant, real-world, cognitively rigorous learning experiences.
Friday, March 16th. 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Vangstad Auditorium
*Note: Curtis will also be running a separate breakout session Friday morning, "Teaching First....Technology Second": 10:00 - 11:50 AM in Vangstad Auditorium.
Click here to view Curtis' Tech Tools 4 Teachers.
International Consultant for STEM Education Initiatives.
See Jonathan's Full Bio below.
Keynote Address: "4Cing the Future of STEM"
STEM is going through a dramatic change as industry and employer needs are changing exponentially. Needs for content expertise has changed as information is more readily at our fingertips and employers are now looking for employees with critical 21st century skills, the 4C's: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking. For our students to be successful in their future careers, we need to help them develop the skills employers are looking for, not just the content in subjects. Through the 4C's, we will explore 21st century needs, and our students' futures.
Saturday, March 17th. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Vangstad Auditorium
*Note: Jonathan will also be running a separate breakout session Saturday morning, "Learning Experiences Designed with STEM Cultures" 10:00 - 10:50 AM in Rhoades 137.
"Paper Airplanes and STEAM"
They glide gently, streak quickly, circle back, flip over and fly back up side down, spin, tumble, flap their wings, and some seem to fly forever (actual forever may vary). Discover the incredible STEAM potential of paper airplanes.
Friday, March 16th & Saturday, March 17th. Times TBD.
Graichen Gym
John holds the current Guinness World Record for paper airplane distance. He broke the world record for distance flown by a paper airplane in 2012 with an entirely new kind of distance paper airplane.
A former television professional who wrote, directed and produced live broadcasts for several decades, John now spends more time sharing his love of paper airplanes with the world. He shares his passion for planes through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs across the country, making both public and private appearances at schools, science museums and public libraries.
John is the author of three books of original paper airplane designs and has presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, Clark and Stanford University. His corporate clients include Google, Intuit, Genetech, Mattel, Sony, Go Daddy, United Airlines, and Boeing. He's appeared on Conan, Discovery, ESPN, Nat Geo, Science Channel, and has been featured on the cover of the Wall Street Journal. His Star Fighter design is the one of the stars of the 2014 movie "Paper Planes."
* Note: John will also be available in the Exhibitor Area at various times throughout the conference.
School of Physics and Astronomy
See Dr. Kakalios' Full Bio below.
Banquet Address: "The Uncanny Physics of Superhero Comic Books"
In 2001 I created a Freshman Seminar class at the University of Minnesota entitled: "Everything I Know About Science I Learned from Reading Comic Books." This is a real physics class, that covers topics from Isaac Newton to the transistor, but there's not an inclined plane or pulley in sight. Rather, ALL the examples come from superhero comic books, and as much as possible, those cases where the superheroes get their physics right! My talk will show how superhero comic books can be used to illustrate fundamental physics principles. For example, was it "the fall" or "the webbing" that killed Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's girlfriend in the classic Amazing Spider-Man # 121? Why does the Flash become heavier as he tries to run at the speed of light? All this, and the answers to such important real life questions as how graphene saved Iron Man's life, the chemical composition of Captain America's shield, and who is faster: Superman or the Flash? will be discussed.
Friday, March 16th. Evening Banquet
(5:30 PM Social. 6:00 PM Dinner & Keynote Address)
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As a professional blogger if you want to generate a stream of qualified traffic that allows you to monetize your site you need an editorial strategy.
An editorial strategy doesn't necessarily mean that you have to know what to write about in the next year or so. An editorial strategy can simply mean to have clear in mind what are the 2-3 topics you want to cover within the coming months.
In short, this is an important aspect to keep a clear direction and strategy to grow your blog.
In some cases though generating a constant stream of ideas can get hard, especially if you're trying to be consistent and publish more then once per week.
In order to avoid running out of blog ideas, I want to show you three tools you can use to uncover an unlimited number of topic ideas and make your blog grow.
Tweak Your Biz Title Generator
Tweak Your Biz has created a tool, called Title Generator:
This tool pretty simple. You only need to insert a topic idea in the title generator box and get suggestions:
As you can see the recommendations of the tool will comprise things like lists, best, how to and so forth.
To give you a quick idea of the titles the tool suggests you. See some examples below:
- Apply These 8 Secret Techniques To Improve Content Marketing
- Believing These 8 Myths About Content Marketing Keeps You From Growing
- Don't Waste Time! 8 Facts Until You Reach Your Content Marketing
- Best Content Marketing Android Apps
- Best Content Marketing Tips You Will Read This Year
- Best 60 Tips For Content Marketing
How to:
- How To Make More Content Marketing By Doing Less
- How To Make Content Marketing
- How To Buy A Content Marketing On A Shoestring Budget
- Are You Embarrassed By Your Content Marketing Skills? Here's What To Do
- Do You Make These Simple Mistakes In Content Marketing?
- Do You Need A Content Marketing?
At the end of the page you have the option to copy all the titles the tool has generated for you:
As simple as that!
Hubspot's blog ideas generator
As pointed out via Hubspot:
"I don't know what to write about." It's a thought that has crossed every blogger's mind. But let us let you in on a little secret: There's no such thing as running out of blog ideas.
The ideas generator is quite simple. You can enter up to three nouns and hit "give me blog ideas!" and Hubspot tool will do the work for you:
Once again this is a tool that can serve you as a compass to generate ideas when they seem to run out.
Potent Title Maker
Potent has also created a tool, called title maker:
You can enter a topic in the "enter your subject here" and hit refresh. The title maker will come up with suggestions based on certain characteristics. You can hit refresh to get new ideas.
Key takeaway
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The unique characteristics of hip hop have enabled it to evolve over time influencing numerous sub-genres. Although during this evolution, many commercial artists have drifted far way from empowering and socially aware tracks, indie artists who function outside of the mainstream still embrace strong lyrical content. Our artist of the week, Hemanifezt is an artist that delivers thought-provoking content through his work. His latest digital release is a single called "Soul Searching". The track is bares a close resemblance to hip hop of the early to mid-90s when the lyrical content of hip hop was rich in-depth and cultural relevance and the music was influenced by soulful, retro-funk sounds, and earlier R&B music.
"Soul Searching" is a picturesque analysis of hip hop's influence on life in one form or another. Hemanifezt brings some personal experiences into the lyrical storyboard illustrated on the track. He speaks to his listeners from an inspirational and motivational perspective. Through the track he has a powerful connection with fans and it is evident that he is a seasoned lyricist. His style can be described as Wu-Tang meets Common with a strong dose of Guru in that it reaches a deeper level requiring fans to truly engage with the music not only because of the sound but because of the thematic content. Early rap music in its infancy was often politically and socially conscious branded with haunting underground beats, paying homage to leaders and rebels who shaped and empowered the masses, making it stand out with such distinction that few could replicate it's design effectively. Now, with the dawn of a new generation of hip hop enthusiasts upon us, Hemanifezt is likely to be one of the most empowering lyricists to bless the digital music-sphere.
Listen to "Soul Searching" by Hemanifezt now streaming on SoundCloud.
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Booking windows: All equipment classes (springboard, mixed equipment, TRX) classes must be booked 30 minutes before the scheduled class time, and all reformer classes must be booked 60 minutes before a scheduled class time. You are welcome to show up a few minutes before a yoga class to register.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your reservation you must do so 24 hours ahead of the scheduled class time for reformer, or 60 minutes before for springboard or mixed equipment or you will be charged for that class. Monthly unlimited members: after 3 missed classes (no-shows) you will be charged $15 for every no-show instance. If you have any trouble canceling on your own email us ASAP or you will be charged for your missed reservation.
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text: Supermarkets selling sodas and processed foods are blocks away from the open-air markets with "mamitas" selling the produce from their gardens by the roadside. Monsanto and Bayer have reached the Sacred Valley and are persuading farmers to replace their natural varied corn crops with their one variety of corn (from genetically-modified seeds). Mining is generating incomes for small towns, but simultaneously polluting their drinking and irrigation water. Villagers are fighting back, but their voices aren't always heard. As you can see, there are multiple threats to the health of the people and the land of Peru.


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Music and Celebrity
— Concerts and celebrity portraits.
The Skriker, MIF show starring Maxine Peake as a demon faerie.
Professor Brian Cox at Jodrell Bank before a talk to students from various schools.
Stockport band, Blossoms perform at the Ritz, Manchester, as part of the Neighbourhood Festival.
Peter Hook and The Light play Joy Division's entire back catalogue at Christ Church, Macclesfield.
Tom Parker, formerly of The Wanted, starring in the new tour of Grease at Manchester's Palace Theatre.
Tom Parker, formerly of The Wanted, starring in the new tour of Grease at Manchester's Palace Theatre.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds playing at Manchester Arena.
Portrait of Mark 'Bez' Berry from the Happy Mondays.
Jorgie Porter and Keith Jac starring in Fame the Musical at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.
Christine McGuinness, wife of Paddy McGuinness starring in the Real House Wives of Cheshire.
Comic Jason Manford at the O2 Apollo, Manchester.
Tommy Steele playing the lead in new Glenn Miller musical at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.
Chef Marco Pierre White on the 25th Anniversary of his book White Heat.
Ashley Roberts from the Pussycat Dolls starring in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
Courtney Barnett at the Ritz, Manchester
Dean Fagan is directing his own theatre production called The Collector with young actors at Salford Arts Theatre.
Jon Snow visiting Stockport History Museum.
Marilyn Manson at the O2 Apollo, Manchester.
Olly Murs visits HMV to meet fans and sign copies of his new album Never Been Better


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Inside the Panthers
Vikings coach on what tackle Matt Kalil will do – and what he won't – for Carolina
New Carolina Panthers left tackle Matt Kalil went to the Pro Bowl as a rookie with Minnesota in 2012.
Unfortunately for Mike Zimmer, the Vikings coach was still the Bengals' defensive coordinator at the time.
Kalil's play was more inconsistent after Zimmer arrived in Minnesota in 2014, although Zimmer said Wednesday that Kalil was improving last year before season-ending hip surgery in September.
"The injury hurt him a lot (last) year," Zimmer said at the owners meetings. "Going into last season I felt like he was getting better."
The Panthers signed Kalil to a five-year, $55.5 million deal this month, reuniting him with older brother Ryan and (they hope) solidifying Cam Newton's blind-side protection.
It was a gamble, given Kalil's recent struggles. But Zimmer praised the way the former top-5 pick goes about his business.
"Matt's a great kid. He's going to work real hard. He's not going to miss practice. He's not going to miss games – not until after he had his surgery," Zimmer said. "I think Matt has a big upside."
Kalil is one of three former Vikings acquired by the Panthers this offseason. They also signed wideout Charles Johnson, a restricted free agent whom Minnesota did not tender, and nickel back Captain Munnerlyn, who played for the Panthers from 2009-2013.
The Vikings were interested in keeping Munnerlyn, but he returned to Carolina on a four-year, $17 million deal. Munnerlyn gives the Panthers an experienced nickel to play alongside second-year corners James Bradberry and Daryl Worley.
"He's a very smart nickel player that will go in there and use every means possible to cover the slot guys," Zimmer said. "Good, tough, competitive kid. He was there before so they know him pretty good."


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New tax regime of stock options in Luxembourg
30 November 2017
Luxembourg Tax Alert
Following the Luxembourg draft 2018 Budget Law and the Law of 23 December 2016 implementing the 2017 tax reform, the Luxembourg Tax Authorities issued a new administrative circular concerning the tax regime of stock-option/warrant plans and the related reporting obligations towards the Luxembourg Tax Authorities.
While the Circular applies as of 29 November 2017, the main amendment (related to the taxable basis of irrevocable options, as explained below) will only be applicable as of 1 January 2018.
The Circular replaces the Circulars 104/2 dated 20 December 2012 and 104/2/bis dated 28 December 2015 as well as the service notes 104/3 dated 22 May 2013 and 104/4 dated 12 January 2015.
The new Circular 104/2 issued on 29 November 2017 (hereafter "the Circular") introduces (i) a change regarding the taxable basis of irrevocable options, (ii) clarifications regarding the eligibility of employees to option/warrant plans and (iii) stringent deadlines for reporting obligations towards the Luxembourg Tax Authorities.
(i) Taxable basis
Historically and in line with the initial Circular 104/2 dated 20 December 2012, granting irrevocable options/warrants for no consideration generates a grant gain that could be valued at 17.50% of the value of the underlying unit of an option/warrant on the granting date, multiplied by the number of options/warrants granted. As of 1 January 2018, this lump-sum valuation of the benefit in kind will increase from 17.50% to 30%.
It is however worth pointing out that the tax treatment applicable to conditional options remains unchanged.
(ii) Clarification on eligibility
Furthermore, the Circular integrates the three cumulative conditions of "reasonableness" – only applicable to options/warrants not correlated to the shares of the company (e.g. warrant plans) – as defined by the Ministry of Finance in its answer to a parliamentary question dated 1 July 2013. Subsequently, respective conditions to be met remain unchanged and confirm the approach undertaken by Deloitte over the past years:
- The portion of remuneration paid in options/warrants cannot exceed 50% of the yearly total gross compensation (including the warrants);
- The unitary value of an option/warrant cannot exceed 60% of the value of the underlying unit of the warrant; and
- Eligible employees are employees who are considered as "highly skilled" in the meaning of
article L-211-27 of the Luxembourg Labor Code (i.e. "cadres supérieurs"). In this respect, the Circular relies on the Labour Code and provides an extract of the Article stating that "highly skilled" employees should hold key roles and responsibilities, and should be entitled to a higher salary than the other employees falling under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
(iii) Stringent reporting deadlines
The Circular provides (a) further clarification of the deadline for the communication (hereafter, "grant notification") for the stock-option/warrant plans set up in 2016 and 2017, as well as (b) the new information to be reported by the employer in the future, hence as from 2018.
a) All stock-option/warrant plans should comply with the grant notification, which has to be made electronically via an Excel form to be downloaded from the Luxembourg Tax Authorities' website. In case the grant notification has not yet been made by the respective employers, the Circular provides the following deadlines:
- For stock-option/warrant plans set up in 2016: the grant notification should be sent on 31 January 2018 at the latest, and
- For stock-option/warrant plans set up in 2017: the grant notification should be sent on 31 March 2018 at the latest.
The non-completion of the above-mentioned requirements will result in permanent withdrawal of the right to benefit from the favourable lump-sum valuation of the benefit in kind in the future.
b) All stock-option/warrant plans implemented as of 1 January 2018 should also comply with the grant notification, which should be sent to the Luxembourg Tax Authorities in a timely manner, i.e. at each granting date of the options/warrants.
The grant notification should also include the estimated yearly gross salary of the beneficiary, excluding the options/warrants. In case of failure to communicate at granting date, the Luxembourg Tax Authorities will (i) tax the total amount received in options/warrants without applying the 30% lump-sum valuation and (ii) deny the application of any discount (from 5% to 20%).
As per the Circular, the two months notification prior to the grant of options/warrants, as defined under the Circular 104/2/bis dated 28 December 2015 is no longer required.
Additional information
The Circular can be found under the following link:


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Factors to weigh before renting out your home
Posted By Georgia Bell @ Feb 25th 2012 5:15pm In: General
Do you have a home that you feel you don't want to sell right now but you want to move? Are you thinking about renting out your personal home?If so, please consider these factors before doing so:1. Does your home have pricey upgrades that might be destruction-prone? If so, factor that into your decision making... and into the deposit and monthly rent price if you do decide to rent it. If your flooring and paint are livable, I would advise you to rent it out in its current condition and wait to paint and redo flooring until after the tenants leave - and before you sell.2. Research your local rental market. Call our realtor or property management company to find out what the rent rates are: and what rent you can realistically expect to receive.3. Don't forget to do a conservative cash flow analysis - income vs outgo. 4. Replace carpet with tile, trade out fancy lighting fixtures and window coverings for those of standard issue equivalents and even consider switching out fancy appliances for more standard items.5. Keep in mind, though, that if you have a luxury home and you expect to get premium rental rates, you will probably need to keep the higher end touches in it, even if that permits more risk of destruction.6. Finally, find someone who will keep an eye on your home while you are away! You definitely need a "set of eyes" locally if you are going to be living far away.Good luck!
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Many people who latch onto Asian philosophies are very liberal-minded. With the primary goal of challenging conventions I offer up this little tidbit.
While studying my inspirational material for this month's shuji works, I came across the verb osoreru (恐れる), meaning 'fear'. One of my future ideas is making clothing with slogans on them, so I branched off on looking for the Japanese equivalent of "No Fear". Down that rabbit trail I came upon related words like 'reckless', 'rash', and 'foolhardy'. One word that contains all of those meanings is muteppou/na (無鉄砲な).
Why did I find it amusing? The characters literally translate as 'No Gun'. So apparently in old Asian thinking it is reckless not to have a gun; which is contrary to the typical liberal agenda. So, for anyone that wants to achieve the enlightenment (悟り) of nothingness (無) through Buddhist (仏教) zazen (座禅) meditation, just remember to strap your Glock into your shoulder holster before you head out to the temple rock garden (石庭).
Wouldn't want to be reckless now.


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Does SLO History Center lean too far left? Complaints roll in after they raise the pride flag
A pride flag being flown by the county's History Center was stolen two weeks ago, and now the museum is fighting accusations it is politically and socially biased.
The vandalism came during a tumultuous few weeks for the History Center, the county's most influential history organization.
The center is transitioning after the departure of its executive director, Eva Fina, who resigned in late June to pursue personal history projects.
The organization also has faced criticisms that it's too politically progressive and shouldn't be partnering with the Central Coast Queer Archive Project, which began last January and involves a community-based, volunteer effort documenting LGBTQ people's Central Coast experiences.
"Some prominent people with some involvement with the History Center voiced their complaints about raising the pride flag," Fina said. "We don't know who stole the flag during pride weekend or why, but we received complaints last year when we raised the pride flag around the same time (SLO Mayor) Heidi Harmon had her pride flag burned."
This year's flag vandalism also coincides with complaints about the center's role when it comes to pride celebration.
The pride flag, which featured the traditional rainbow design, was ripped off of a display at the nonprofit museum located at 696 Monterey St. between July 6-8, during the city's annual pride celebration.
No suspects in the flag vandalism have been identified, and the organization chose not to file a police report, said Bill McCarthy, the president of the History Center's Board of Directors.
McCarthy told The Tribune the organization is non-partisan and strives to be inclusive.
"Our mission is to archive history and preserve it for future generations," McCarthy said. "We flew a pride banner, not because we're politically or socially minded, but to partner with people in our community who are part of the county's culture."
Controversy over political perception
McCarthy said he's in the process of reaching out to local county supervisors to discuss negative reactions to the center's involvement with the Queer Archive project, the flag theft and the organization as a whole.
Libertarian activist Kevin P. Rice, who was working out of town when the flag was taken, told The Tribune he believes the organization should not have raised the pride flag because it receives county funds and operates on city-owned land.
"This is a political, social issue more than an undertaking of the History Center," Rice said. "It's a gray area, but it appears political to me that the (pride) flag is raised on its own without an accompanying exhibit to explain why. If they'd hung up a communist flag without any display right next to it to explain, how would that look? Why not hang a Russian flag?"
Rice previously has called for the center to lose funding, a stance center officials disagree with.
McCarthy said three of the History Center's 15 board members are members of the SLO County Progressives, but a Trump supporter recently served on the board, and former conservative Sen. Sam Blakeslee is a board member.
"The Queer Archive Project caused some people to be upset," McCarthy said. "We aren't political, and the members of our board are diverse. Religion, political standing or occupation doesn't matter."
County supervisors Debbie Arnold and Lynn Compton comment
The History Center receives about $100,000 per year from the county to help fund its operations, and the city assesses a nominal fee for its use of the city-owned museum property.
The nonprofit's annual budget ranges from $250,000 to $350,000. The rest of its money comes from private donations and earned income from events and activities, McCarthy said.
"The History Center has always been very important to me," County Supervisor Debbie Arnold said. "We have a great relationship with the center. I was surprised as anyone to hear of concerns. Every board has their ups and downs, and it's not abnormal to go through some turmoil (related to the accusations of political bias)."
Supervisor Lynn Compton said she didn't know anything about the recent controversy, but said "I don't want an organization that takes county money to be either left or right wing. It should be neutral."
Compton has not seen anything from the center that has offended her, however she said she would need to look into the situation further to formulate an opinion.
"I can say that it bothers me when an artist or organization takes public funds and then does some kind of work that denigrates Christianity in some way," Compton said. "That bothers me as a Christian."
Resignation of executive director
Fina said the Pride-related project and flag-hanging aligned with a call in early 2017 for LGBTQ inclusivity by the American Association of States and Local History.
Fina led the center for five years and said she was particularly proud of the work on the Queer Archive Project as well as another exhibit on internment of local Japanese-Americans during World War II, among other work.
Her resignation has nothing to do with any political controversy, but rather a desire to focus on projects rather than administration, she said.
Fina, who earned a salary of $58,000, will pursue writing two books, including one related to Hearst Castle's history. She has started a for-profit, history-related tour, media and event company called SecretSLO.
"She has really worked her tail off, and we're really sorry to lose her after five years of running the center almost by herself," McCarthy said. "She has been exceptional at building our user base, donor base, and she did a remarkably good job."
San Luis Obispo's Cultural Heritage Committee Chair James Papp said "Eva's forte at the History Center was raising substantial funding support by showing how people's history is at the core of their lives."
Thomas Kessler, a part-time center employee, will take on the interim executive director role while the organization conducts a national search for a new leader, McCarthy said.
This story and headline has been updated with additional information.


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