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10.03.17 – Defining DESIGN
How does one define design?
This was appropriately the focus of our first tutorial in Design and Creative Thinking. By exploring our own preconceived perception of the word, describing our own strengths, weaknesses and values that drive our desire to design, and by constructing tattoos that represent ourselves as creators, we began a process of defining design.
Initially in pairs, we were charged with the task of articulating our understanding of the term. My partner and I began with a series of stray words: "visual", "product", "solution", "process" and so on. These opening remarks, I presume, stemmed from our expansive exposure to the wide array of visual communication that we as consumers in a society bound by materialism are ambushed by daily – the words we were adopting are solely concerned with the physical aspects of design, with an inclination toward a business-oriented frame of mind. Based on these words, we noted "Design is an innovative process that creatively produces visual communications and products."
Upon consultation with another pair, we built on this definition by combining both of our one-sentence-wonders; "Design is an innovative process that creatively produces visual communication and products with the intent to create structure in everyday living." This raised our consciousness, bringing to bear the matter of intent; strategic design is intended to influence or result in certain user behaviour.
From the layout of shopping malls to digital rights management, our everyday lives are full of examples of products, systems and environments which have been designed to shape, guide or control our behaviour (Lockton). By influencing our thoughts and actions, design is not only influenced by culture, it also has the potential to fabricate it. insert some example photos
"[As designers] beaviour is our medium" (Fabricant, 2009)
In turn, as a group of eight, we established that "Design is the innovative process that allows for the conceptualisation of functional solutions to create structure in everyday life." Yet, there was one seemingly discernible feature, almost inherent to the nature of design itself, which all groups had completely neglected; the necessity to be aesthetically pleasing – would design be design if it were not to appeal to the visual demands of the user?
Through this process of collaboration that captured each individual's voice we were able to effectively develop a definition founded upon core principles which were universally recognised as implicit in design. Fundamental aspects that were common to each group's definition included 'innovation', 'creativity', 'solution' and 'concepts', all of which resonate with me as a designer who appreciates that design is not an end but the very process itself. The experience is not limited to the user but also develops the creator's understanding and enhances their perception. Hence, the only word I would deem fitting to add would be 'learning':
"Design is an innovative learning process that allows for the conceptualisation of functional solutions to create structure in everyday life."
Other sources' commentary on the definition of design also align with our collective interpretation:
"Design" is a process of developing purposeful and innovative solutions that embody functional and aesthetic demands based on the needs of the intended user (Swedish Industrial Design Foundation)
Realization of a concept or idea into a configuration, drawing, model, mould, pattern, plan or specification and which helps achieve the item's designated objective(s) (BusinessDictionary, 2017).
But what is 'design' actually? Is it a logo? A WordPress theme? An innovative UI? It's so much more than that. It's a state of mind. It's an approach to a problem. It's how you're going to kick your competitor's ass. Design is problem solving (Wells Riley, 2012).
The attributes of process, innovation, intention, solution and functionality are parallel to the terms we proposed as a class. One idea that stands in contrast is the phrase 'It's a state of mind', which suggests that a large portion of the process in psychological and may not necessarily translate into tangible material. This concept resonates with my strongly, as I find my state of mind deeply affects my style of design and productivity.
In addition to the overarching definition of design, key skill categories and complementary qualities were identified which one endeavouring in the field would hope to obtain:
- Creativity and imagination
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Motivated and passionate
- Communication and collaborative
Although committed, passionate and swift at solving problems, I feel that as an individual content creator I need to improve my ability to brainstorm and be detached from perfection. Often, I tend to withhold my ideas in fear that they are not satisfactory enough to bring to the drawing board – a false misconception that limits the critical thought process from the beginning. I must also learn to communicate my thoughts openly and articulate my justification for decisions clearly and concisely. These qualities will develop as I consciously interact more frequently with fellow students on group tasks and refine the arts of ideation and consultation.
To further explore our identity as designers, we carried out the task of constructing a sandwich that represents us as a designer. I approached the task by listing physical elements of the sandwich such as taste, smell, texture, size, shape, weight and relating qualities, values and skills that I possess as a designer to these areas. I then brainstormed objects and components that may represent these areas, for instance, cheese symbolises that as a designer I value patience (cheese is tastier with time). I began experimenting with various arrangements; using a prayer book as the base to represent the influence of my Faith, placing the contents of the sandwich 'out of the box', creating a deconstructed assembly, using mirrors, and using physical figures to resemble metaphoric terms such as a 'knuckle sandwich'.
These initial thoughts then translated into a series of sketches which with annotations justified my decisions in relation to form, material, size, order and composition. With these sketches in mind, I set out to purchase ingredients. With limited resources and time, I structured and restructured the composition multiple times. This process involved a lot of intuition; my gut-feeling told me when a certain design just wasn't right.
Eventually I constructed the featured sandwich from the following:
- Prayer book plate: to show that my Faith is the foundation for everything I do.
- Open wrap: the circular shape demonstrates life in its wholeness, its cyclic movement and ultimately its perfection
- Camembert cheese: sliced into segments, the cheese represents the multiple facets of life that influence my design; family, faith, study, social life, personal time etc. each of which is distinct yet interrelated to the others. And design requires patience, just as cheese requires time to age
- Chilli: just because my life is full of spice and all things nice
- Eggplant: small cubes of eggplant hint toward the cultural influence of my Persian background
- Earphones: when I design, I listen. The music I listen to tends to influence my method
- Teabag: this addition represents the work ethic that my father led me to adopt; he loves his tea
- Playing card: I'm known to be a bit of a joker
- Skewer: labelled 'service', the skewer brings all elements of life together by viewing them through the lens of serving others
Reflecting on the process, I definitely felt that the Squiggle of Design Process proposed by Newman was accurate. Defining, researching and ideating all happened concurrently. I was adamant to use a DSLR to capture the creation, which limited my time shooting as I don't own one myself. Perhaps this was a mistake, however I am happy with how it signified the essence of the sandwich. I would, however, reconsider the setting in which the photos were taken – the current scene is rather bland. Overall, I am content with the final product.
Through the exercises in this tutorial, I realise I still have much to learn about the nature of design, how it can apply and manifest itself in numerous situations, and who I am as a designer. It offered an introduction to the processes and methods designers employ when designing in a contemporary cross-disciplinary environment and has enticed me with a new way of thinking and solving problems. I look forward to further exploration next week.
- BusinessDictionary. (n.d.). How has this term impacted your life? Retrieved March 10, 2017, from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/design.html
- Lockton, D. (n.d.). What is design with intent? Retrieved March 9, 2017, from http://architectures.danlockton.co.uk/what-is-design-with-intent/
- Riley, W. (n.d.). Startups, This Is How Design Works. Retrieved March 11, 2017, from https://startupsthisishowdesignworks.com/
- Swedish Industrial Design Foundation. (n.d.). Definition of design. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from http://www.svid.se/en/What-is-design/Definition-of-design/
- Fabricant, R. (2009). Behaviour is our Medium. Presentation, Interaction Design Association.


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Varna is the largest holiday resort and city on the whole of the Bulgarian Black Coast. It holds a population of over 330,000 people and is the eleventh largest city in the Balkans. It is famous for its culture, history and architecture as well as its beaches. It is now a modern city stacked up of hotels, shops and restaurants. It also holds both a successful shipyard and port, as well as a Rivera many tourists find attractive.
Varna really is an interesting city. Its most popular 'sun location' is the Black Sea beach, a very clean, respectable but busy beach holiday makers choose to have fun on. Varnas' Archaeological museum located in the city isn't your typical museum. It shows remains of ancient Varna, including outdoor Roman baths, Aladzha Monastery but its most visited exhibition is the Gold of Varna. The city is also known to hold the famous Stoyan Bachvarow Dramatic Theatre which is a historical building built in the early 1900's and is a fabulous piece of architecture. Why not visit The Bulgarian Black Sea's biggest, most famous orthodox cathedral which opened in 1886 ans still remains to be the residence of the bishopic of Varna as well as one of the cities symbols.
Varna holds many eating establishments including pizza parlous, Chinese restaurants and pubs which serve both traditional English and Bulgraian dishes. By the sea bays there are also many 'Al Fresco' bistros and cafes allowing customers to enjoy the open air on terraces to enjoy whilst eating out. Eating out in the restaurants of Varna offer a classy and traditional experience with high quality wines.


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Papermaking returns to St. Francisville mill
By James Ronald Skains
It is virtually unheard of to have a paper mill shut down, go through a change of ownership then through a bankruptcy and wind up with a new owner who successfully reopens and operates the mill. But that is what happened in St. Francisville, Louisiana--a roller coaster ride that has stabilized into a win-win situation for all parties.
The Piney Woods Journal was able to sit down with Mill Manager Dan Perkins, and Vice-President of Administration Michele Conrod with KPAQ Industries, LLC, and find how this financial phenomenon occurred.
"What is making things happen positively now is that we have an excellent work force that approaches each day and each task with a can-do attitude," Perkins acknowledged. "We have cross trained a lot of our 270 person work force for different jobs, so when we move people around, they accept it as an opportunity to meet a challenge."
"It was an up and down tense scenario for quite some time after Timbec shut down and the West Feliciana Partners (WFP) were able to purchase the property and reopen the mill," Perkins elaborated. "I came aboard about three months before major problems began to occur with WFP and the Flour Company that was going to operate the mill. We actually ran out of wood a couple of times."
"Eventually, the Company went through bankruptcy, and was bought out of bankruptcy by the Senior Note Creditor, Amzak Capital Management," Perkins noted. "That was when the big turnaround occurred."
"I had worked for Amzak Capital Management for nearly 20 years," Michele Conrod explained to the Journal. "Prior to this venture into the paper industry, Amzak Capital Management had concentrated on cable TV and communications systems."
"My work with Amzak Capital had carried me all over north and central America and the Caribbean helping set up communication systems," Michele elaborated. "When Amzak bought the paper mill, my husband, Dale and I were asked if we would like to move to St. Francisville from South Florida to help run a paper mill."
Dale Conrod is the KPAQ procurement manager.
"This was a huge challenge for us both career wise and culturally," Michele explained. "But we now both love south Louisiana and helping operate a paper mill."
KPAQ Industries, LLC currently produces three primary products: 1. Lightweight Linerboard 22.5#/110 gsm to 35#/170 gsm. 2. Paper bag 60# to 80#. 3. Unbleached Market Pulp. KPAQ has four paper machines at the mill, two of which date back to the early 1960's.
(The numbers refer to grams per square meter--gsm, the industry designation of the product's weight and density. Ed.)
"We started up paper machine No. 1 in April 2010 and brought machine No 2 on line in the summer of 2011," Perkins pointed out. "We consume about 1.2 million tons of raw chips each year and produce about 240,000 tons of finished products annually."
"We don't have any chipping facilities onsite," Perkins noted. "We have a contract with the Price Companies who have a chip mill in Gloster, Mississippi.''
"About 80% of our chips come from Gloster and we buy the other 20% from various sources," Perkins said. "We probably average using about 700 tons of chips a day."
The KPAQ mill is located on LA 964 just off Highway 61 near Thompson Creek which crosses Highway 61 about seven miles south of St. Francisville, and 20 miles north of Baton Rouge. The mill sits not far from the Mississippi River in the southeast corner of West Feliciana Parish.
"When Mike Kamza, the principal of Azmak Capital bought the mill, he knew nothing about the paper industry, but liked the business model that had been developed for the mill," Michele explained. "Mike is a great guy to work with and although he is headquartered in Florida, he is on site here at the mill quite often dressed in jeans and boots so he can get a firsthand look at all aspects of the mill operation."
"The paper market from our standpoint has stabilized and we are moving forward to increase our market share," Michele noted. "We've hired a national sales manager, Mike Butler, who has many years in the paper business."
The Journal was able to talk with the new KPAQ national sales manager during our visit to the mill. Butler had this to say, "I live in Virginia now but in six months I'll be a resident of Louisiana. From what I've seen so far, I think south Louisiana grows on you pretty fast."
"I'm really excited to be part of such a dynamic organization as KPAQ," Butler added. "I believe there are a lot of opportunities out there for us in the paper business."
"In addition to bringing in a sales manager, we also have a new CEO, Bob Boschee, who will be on site full time shortly," Michele pointed out. "Bob is a veteran of many years in the liner board business; so we're definitely moving forward in an exciting right direction."
"Another advantage that we have with our work force is that it is very diverse both in age and experience," Perkins elaborated. "About 20% of our workforce was with Timbec when they operated the mill. About 60% was with WFP when they operated the mill and the other 20% are new green hires within the last two years."
"Our entry level positions pay $14.17 per hour plus standard benefits," Perkins acknowledged. "Our top positions pay $28.00 per hour which makes our average work force pay at around $20.00 per hour."
"Another thing that is working real well for us is that we pay bonuses every six month instead of on an annual basis," Perkins explained. "In all fairness to our work force, we may have a good six months but the whole year is not so good which would drag down the average bonus."
"Our bonus system seems to add to the can-do attitude around here," Perkins added. "We also try to show respect to our work force by emphasizing safety first. Wes McIntosh is our Safety Director."
"We are constantly trying to improve our operations," Perkins noted. "We generate about 50% of our power through the use of black liquor (a carbon rich byproduct of making paper) and natural gas, with the other half coming from Entergy."
"If the black liquor renewable energy tax credit was still available, that would be a boon for us allowing us to make improvements faster," Perkins added. "In fact, the Black Liquor tax credit was really what made it economically feasible for the WFP to initially start the mill back up after the Timbec shutdown."


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Jason Kidd won his second straight NBA Sportsmanship Award yesterday, becoming the first back-to-back winner.
Kidd, who won his first Joe Dumars Trophy last season with the Mavericks, received 91 first-place votes of a possible 355 from NBA players.
The annual award is said to reflect the ideals of sportsmanship: ethical behavior, fair play and integrity.
In between winning the two awards, Kidd was arrested last July for a DWI after allegedly smashing his SUV into a telephone pole in the Hamptons days after signing with the Knicks as a free agent.
Kidd's lawyer, Edward Burke, said the case is still pending in Southampton Town Court after the latest court date two weeks ago was adjourned. Burke said he expects to have the case resolved by the end of summer.
Kidd, who turned 40 in March and has been extremely apologetic about the incident, bounced back from that rocky start and has been exemplary as a Knick, providing leadership, intangibles and defense.
"I'm trying to show them that you can win the Joe Dumars Award, too,'' Kidd said yesterday. "You don't just have to win the scoring title or the Sixth Man [Award]. It's a great honor anytime you get recognized. I've won it twice, so hopefully I'm doing the right thing.''
* Boston's Jason Terry has been talkative lately, saying he is tired of the Knicks' "showboating" and mocking J.R. Smith's return from a one-game suspension, saying it's not as if the Knicks were getting back Patrick Ewing.
Terry also told Kenyon Martin he wouldn't let the Knicks dance at the Celtics funeral Sunday. Martin responded by saying the Knicks would wear black for Game 5 tonight.
"I don't need any more motivation,'' Martin said. "But he did add a little fuel to the fire. But I'm not fittin' to go back and forth with him.''
* Ewing returns to the MSG Network postgame show tonight.
"[Boston] is fighting for their lives and our guys are trying to finish it,'' Ewing said yesterday. "The Knicks just have to stay focused. J.R.'s elbow to Jason Terry hurt the team. Getting J.R. back will be important, and the Knicks need to stay focused. They can't get caught up in all of the hype if someone hits them.''
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My word, we're really heading into geek territory here!
Speaker impedance matching, now here's a subject that can send even the most hardened technophile running for cover (me included).
It's also one of the favourite subjects that the nerds on the forums like to use to bully poor unsuspecting newbies.
Well, you won't get any of that around here - and when you actually look into this subject, it's quite simple really.
So let's try and understand the concept of matching impedance/resistance in speakers and amplifiers - in as few words as possible... and then we can go and do something more interesting instead.
The resistance of an electrical circuit refers to how hard it is to send an electrical signal through it.
The more resistance - the harder it is to send the signal.
Good question! You're getting the hang of this geeky thing.
The simple answer (for us simpletons who aren't too concerned about the finer details), is that resistance and impedance are essentially the same thing i.e. they are both a measure of how hard it is to send an electrical signal through a circuit.
Resistance is the term used when a circuit uses direct current (DC) - impedance is the term used when a circuit uses alternating current (AC).
An amplifier sends an AC current to a speaker - so we should use the term impedance when dealing with speakers.
The main difference is that impedance will vary according to the frequency (which is why you may see some speakers quoted with an impedance range - as the impedance will change depending on the frequency of the audio signal).
Resistance and impedance are both measured in ohms - and can be written by using a little squiggly omega symbol like this - Ω
Own up- you're really getting into this now aren't you?
An amplifier sends the audio signal to a speaker as an electrical current (AC) - this current is measured in amps. The current is 'pushed' to the speaker by a voltage.
Ohms Law states that: current = voltage ÷ resistance.
Therefore if the resistance goes down, then either the voltage or the current must increase (usually the current). Either way, this puts an increased strain on the power supply of the amplifier.
For example, if you disconnect your 8 ohm speakers from your amplifier and connect 4 ohm speakers, then the resistance goes down. Less resistance lets more current flow and so the amplifier will have deliver more power to the speakers (current or voltage) - which it may not be designed to do.
All speakers have an impedance.
This impedance will vary depending on the size and design of the speaker - and so it is very important to remember that one set of speakers may have a different impedance than another set of speakers.
Speakers designed for use in the home are usually rated at either 4, 6 or 8 ohms, although more specialised models may fall outside this range. If you are buying new home theater speakers, you should check their rated impedance.
Impedance will usually be indicated as a nominal value. This means that it is an average figure, and the actual impedance over time will be higher or lower than this average value.
Four ohm speakers have a lower average resistance than 8 ohm speakers - and therefore draw more current.
The benefit of 4 ohm speakers is that the increased current means
they can be turned to high volumes more
easily. Or to put it another way, it takes less voltage to drive a 4 ohm speaker to the same sound pressure level (SPL) as an 8 ohm speaker - which can be good if you have an under-powered amplifier - but not so good if you turn it up too loud.
In the picture above, the impedance is listed with a minimum amount - this refers to the lower limit of impedance that the speaker will fall to depending on the frequency of the audio signal.
Your amplifier needs to be able to handle that lower impedance.
As stated earlier, the amplifier doesn't have an output impedance.
It is the speaker that has the impedance.
Therefore, the impedance you may see listed for an amplifier refers to the optimum speaker impedance that it is designed to drive.
You can connect speakers of any impedance to an amplifier and they will work. However, if the amplifier isn't designed to drive speakers with a lower impedance (4 ohms for example), then the amplifier may overheat if you turn the volume up very loud - because it will draw more current than the power supply is designed to deliver.
Therefore, if possible, you are looking to match the impedance of the speakers you have to the impedance the amplifier is designed to drive - then you won't have any problems.
The thing you need to look out for on the specification of an amplifier is the impedance range (if there is one).
If it states 4-8 ohms then it means the amplifier has been designed to handle speakers of 4, 6 or 8 ohms.
If it says 6-8 ohms, then you can still connect 4 ohm speakers to it and it will work. But if you need to turn up the volume control too far to get a good sound in your room then you are in danger of overloading the power supply and the amplifier will shut down - and the danger is your speakers may be damaged before the amplifier shuts itself down.
The important thing to remember is, if you want low resistance speakers (4 ohms), then you need to make sure your amplifier/receiver will be able to drive these easily.
If there is no impedance range listed for the amplifier/receiver, then you can get a good idea from the listed power rating.
If the power rating is rated into an impedance of 8 ohms - then you should be confident it will handle 8 ohm speakers.
Similarly, if there is another rating listed into 6 ohms, then it should also handle 6 ohm speakers fine.
If you are unsure, then it may be wise to double-check with the retailer or manufacturer first.
The bottom line is most modern amplifiers and receivers will handle 8 ohms, and probably 6 ohm speakers with no problems. It may also happily run 4 ohm speaker, as long as you don't turn it up too loud.
If you are planning to use speaker impedances below 6 ohms then you may want to double-check to make sure.
Also, on many modern amplifiers and receivers, there is often a setting in the setup menu for you to tell the receiver the impedance of the speakers you have connected to it.
If you set this, then the amplifier will run in its optimum state for that impedance.
If you have the option of setting your AV receiver to 4 ohm or 8 ohm, and your speakers are 6 ohm, then it would be safest to set the receiver at 4 ohm. This is because the actual speakers impedance will be higher than it is expecting, and we want to avoid having speakers connected with a lower impedance than the receiver is expecting. In the guide to the best AV receivers in 2018, I have some specification tables which highlight the supported speaker impedance of the latest AV receivers.
So as we can see, after going through our physics lesson for dummies, once we look into the details of matching speaker and amplifier impedance we can see there isn't a great deal to know - but it is something that we need to be aware of.
These days, most modern amplifiers/receivers will quite happily drive pretty much any set of speakers - so in most cases you can ignore this issue completely.
However, if you are buying speakers with a low impedance (4 ohms) - or specialised models with an unusual impedance - then you may wish to double-check that your amplifier will handle these ok.
However, even then it may only be an issue if you are going to be running the amplifier at high volumes for long periods.
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Another reader describes the role that fantasy plays in her sex life .
I consciously avoid fantasizing about things that I would never want to happen in real life. Violence, being dominated, having sex with a stranger or a celebrity ... I don't know a celebrity personally. I couldn't be intimate with someone I don't KNOW. If I start trying to picture someone I don't know, it's repellent. I recoil, and my drive shuts down like that. Being with someone who's not my husband ... what the hell happened to my husband if I'm having sex with someone else? To the core of my soul, it's my greatest fear that he will die or leave me. It violates everything to take him out of the picture.
Before we were married, my husband and I were away from each other for four months. He was living in a dorm, and when we talked he made it sound like everyone else was hooking up. While I'm 99.99999 percent sure that he was faithful, I use that tiny bit of doubt to fantasize about him being with this girl there that was totally his type. In my fantasies he's really into her ... more aggressive with her than he is with me. He just WANTS her like he's never wanted anything in his life. More than he's ever wanted me. My husband doesn't have a very strong sex drive. Or, maybe we're just not in sync that way. I think I get turned on and can climax to the idea that he's really sexual and knows how to ravish a woman, but I can't put myself in that position because he's just never been that way with me. I think I'm protecting my heart (and vagina) from aching for him to be something he's not.
Related to this, a dependable fantasy is picturing him in a four-way with people from that dorm. Him, his roommate, the girl from the other fantasy, and another girl who I learned lost her virginity that semester. Everybody's coming, and that just plays on a loop until I come too. I don't know if I could orgasm without fantasizing.
While we were engaged, I had a small dalliance with someone I worked with. Nothing physical, but I was physically attracted to him in a way I've never been to another man. We talked at work, and one time spent the whole night at a party getting drunk together (my first time) and talking, leaning in close the whole time. He wanted me to come home with him ... I think I knew what might have happened, so I refused. I've come so hard so many times thinking about what might have happened that night.
When masturbating or stimulating myself during sex, I can climax remembering this porn video I watched of two women. They started out in bed like they were just waking up, progress to taking off their skimpy pajamas and caressing each other ... kissing. What takes me over the edge is remembering how into it one of the girls was. It's like I could feel something like love in her eyes while looking at and fondling the other woman. I've never seen it in any other piece of porn, and now I look for porn like this. Search terms like "love," "romance." I don't want to think about a penis being jammed into a vagina. I search for videos of something that looks like yearning, but I've yet to find it. It can be animalistic but it has to be tender.
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Sleeping is essential to our general well-being, and particularly to the benefit of our spine. Sleeping rests our body and reinvigorates us for another day, poor sleep can make well-being issues worse. One of the most essential specifications for a great night's sleep is a great mattress. Numerous people are not certain what is the best mattress for back discomfort, and it isn't a simple question but one which we will try to solution right here.
A great mattress will provide spine support that keeps the spine in alignment. If your spine is not totally supported or rightly aligned, this can make your lower back discomfort worse. There are a multitude of mattresses available and most people do not know where to begin or what to look out for when selecting which one is great for supporting your back and supplying sleep comfort.
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- Look for a mattress that has back support for your all-natural curvature of your spine. The mattress should support the alignment of the spine and help you to steer clear of muscle soreness after a great night's sleep.
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Howdy, friends. Can I just tell you that probiotics can literally be life-changing, and not just in the digestive sense? They've been proven to aid with depression and anxiety, autism, eczema, and a whole list of other ailments (just do a quick google search). Why, you may ask, are they so beneficial to ones health? Because probiotics are living microorganisms that promote a healthy digestive system and intestinal tract. A lot of disease comes from the gut, the home of the immune system, so if yours is healthy and full of the right types of bacteria, chances are the rest of you will be healthier as well. Probiotics boost the immune system, improve digestive function, and also fight food-born illnesses. And I will tell you from personal experience that taking a kick-ass probiotic everyday for the past few months has really helped me deal with my own mental health issues. I read about the life-changing benefits of probiotics in a book called "A Mind of Your Own" by Dr. Kelly Brogan and she is a true advocate of the life-changing benefits of probiotics. I even started giving my dog probiotics for dogs and they eliminated his seemingly constant ear infections. True story!
So, lets do a dive into my favorite natural sources of probiotics because well, not every human on the earth can or enjoys swallowing pills. I'm also making unique suggestions on how to eat these foods in a way that isn't traditional so that this list is actually unique from others you can find on the interwebz. When the food is this tasty anyway, why not stuff yourself full of it, getting all the fab benefits from the good little bugs crawling around your body's interior eco-system?
Duh, everyone knows about this one, but have you tried making YOGURT POPSICLES and enjoying them on a hot summers day? Many scientists believe that the good bugs DO indeed survive the freezing environment because anything hardy enough to withstand the acids in our stomach can surely take on zero degrees F. Here's a vid to some frozen pops I made and enjoyed last summer (no need to use any kind of sweetener though, really).
Kimchi is so good, you guys. It's even available pre-made now at most grocery stores, so go pick up this Korean condiment like right now. It's a fermented vegetable dish made from cabbages and seasoned with garlic, salt, chili peppers, and vinegar. It's the fermentation process that makes Kimchi probiotic.
My favorite unique way of using kimchi is in turkey or beef meatballs. Just chop up your kimchi and add to the raw meat along with other ingredients before cooking. You can even add some more kimchi on top of the dish when you serve it! The flavor is spicy and outstanding!
Ginger beer doesn't have a high alcohol content, but the fermented drink is certainly high in probiotics. It's fizzy and delicious and a fabulous mixer when added to cocktails. If you want to really surprise your guests with a fun but sophisticated cocktail, freeze up your ginger beer into ice cubes and use those rather than traditional ice cubes to cool off your drink. Pro tip: put the actual cocktail mixture itself into the fridge for a bit so the ice cubes hold their shape longer than just a few minutes!
I hated sauerkraut when I was a kid but the moment I hit the French Culinary Institute I was asked to make it one day, and turns out, I love it now! It's made from shredded cabbage that's been fermented and it has the tangiest taste and crunchiest consistency. I absolutely love it. Rather than put it on a rueben sandwich, I suggest serving it simply as a side salad or as a condiment for lobster rolls or fish burgers (like a piece of seared halibut). Yummo!
Tell me - what are your favorite probiotic foods and ways to eat them? Let me know in the comments below! I'm always looking for new ideas :)
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Ways to save energy include efficient heating and cooling, switching to a tankless water heater, replacing incandescent lights, utilizing efficient insulation, and using efficient showerheads. A homeowner can also utilize electronics and appliances properly, install daylighting, insulate doors and windows, cook efficiently, and change how clothes are washed.Continue Reading
Ceiling fans, quality air filters, programmable thermostats and using curtains to insulate a room are good ways to heat and cool a home more energy efficient. A homeowner should also have his HVAC unit serviced and inspected on a regular basis to ensure it's always working at peak efficiency.
Tankless water heaters only heat water when required, so don't waste water or energy. Tankless water heaters are often more efficient because homeowners don't have to wait for water in a storage tank to heat up. Homeowners should also use refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens and other appliances more efficiently to save energy. Energy Star electronics and appliances are manufactured to save energy and are approved by the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA's Energy Star program.
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How are Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone like puppies? The answer is, like cute baby animals, they're both adorable on their own, but their winsomeness grows exponentially when they're together.
This was demonstrated on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, when Garfield was joined onstage by his "The Amazing Spider-Man" costar and girlfriend Stone. Stone, a two-time veteran of the show, showed up to "help" Garfield with the monologue, but ended up as more of a backseat driver. It should be noted though that Aidy Bryant stole the stars' moment by showing a nanosecond-long clip of the latest "Spider-Man" movie that she's in, and then claimed that that was the entire movie.


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Swahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the official language of Tanzania, recognised as a national language in Kenya and also used in other parts of East, Central and Southern Africa.
The University of Cambridge Language Centre and the Centre of African Studies launched CULP Swahili in October 2013. For more information, please visit the CULP Swahili homepage.
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Focus: The focus of this self-help article is to provide steps and information to how to add documents to send or for templates from Google Drive online storage service.
Please note: Adding documents for your PandaDoc account can be used to send or to create a template. For this document, we will be adding a file from Google Drive to send.
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Anyone who has taken music lessons is aware that the musical scales in the treble clef reads EGBDF, which translated into terms that children (and adults) will understand and remember is ``Every Good Boy Deserves Favor.``
Singing the praises of outstanding students at Floranada Elementary School, faculty members believe that ``every good boy and girl deserves favor -- and recognition.``
Students at Floranada School in Fort Lauderdale recently were commended for outstanding scholastic achievement for their first report card period and faculty members want the world to know it.
These students are: Fifth-graders Dennis Carlson, Heather Jenkins, Kari Marmo, Corrine Mueller, Stephani Schomaker and Kristen Adelmann; fourth- graders Daniel Allaire, Kristine Kipp, Amy Sampson, Lisa Hankes and Leslie Willey; third-graders Matthew and Marshall Monteith, Stan Johnson, Preston Beattie, Kemp Baskett, Kris Kozak, Jennifer Mahar and Rachel Robertson; second-graders Jackie Bush, Paul Sullivan, Melissa Mahar, Cyndy Caravelis, Tracy Leenan, Joey Fretwell, Mardy Jourbanian, Jason Faulk and Joshua Deacy; first-graders Brad Hoffman, Jamie Fonda, Megan Monteith, Katie VonBehren and Hayley Pedersen.
Congratulations! Marc C. Hassell, a 1985 graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School, has completed the Basic Field Artillery Cannoneer Course at Fort Sill, Okla.
Army Pvt. Hassell, son of Leni C. Hassell of Fort Lauderdale, also received instruction in communications, maintenance and the handling of ammunition and explosives. The program included instruction of a howitzer, a field artillery weapon, and the duties of a gun crewman. OSUT is a program that combines basic training with advanced individual training.
The Discovery Center in Fort Lauderdale welcomes the birth of two arrivals, another new science exhibit, and nine volunteers.
Amos and Andy, Everglade rat snakes, are the proud new parents of a dozen baby snakes, bringing their total contribution of baby snakes to the Discovery Center to a whopping 58 since 1981. The 12 baby rat snakes will remain at the center until they are able to dine on their first mice feast. They then will be released into an undisturbed wilderness home.


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Pope Benedict XVI Quotes About ConscienceQuotes about: Conscience
Love in truth-caritas in veritate-is a great challenge for the Church in a world that is becoming progressively and pervasively globalized. The risk for our time is that the de facto interdependence of people and nations is not matched by ethical interaction of consciences and minds that would give rise to truly human development. Only in charity, illumined by the light of reason and faith, is it possible to pursue development goals that possess a more humane and humanizing value.
The more administrative machinery we construct, be it the most modern, the less place there is for the Spirit, the less place there is for the Lord, and the less freedom there is. It is my opinion that we ought to begin an unsparing examination of conscience on this point at all levels in the Church.
Which direction do we take? The one prompted by the passions or the one indicated by the star which shines in your conscience? The Magi heard the answer: "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it is written by the prophet" (Mt 2: 5), and, enlightened by these words, they chose to press forward to the very end.
The examination of conscience has an important educational value. it teaches us to look sincerely at our own lives, to compare them with the truth of the Gospel and to evaluate them with parameters that are not only human but drawn from divine Revelation. Comparison with the Commandments, with the Beatitudes, and above all with the Precept to love, represents the first great 'school of penance


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If you're newly engaged, you may be spending a lot of your time planning the wedding. But while you're focusing on the flowers and the flavor of the cake, here's why it's good to spend time preparing for your life together, too. One of the best ways to fulfill aRead More


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An advanced degree can be the right choice if you have a career goal that requires an intense and specialized course of study, but it's definitely not a decision to be made without careful consideration.
The JSC Career & Internship Center can be a helpful resource as you think through this decision. Some questions we can help you answer include:
Is your undergraduate GPA high enough to get you accepted, or will you need to take preliminary courses to prove your ability?
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- www.chronicle.com: Search for grants
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- www.cgsnet.org: Council of Graduate Schools
- www.nagps.org : National Association of Graduate-Professional Students


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March 29, 2007
Aker Yards to build fourth Musica Class for MSC Cruises
Aker Yards has signed a contract with MSC Cruises to build a fourth MSC Musica Class Cruise ship.
The MSC Magnifica will be built at Aker Yards, Saint-Nazaire, France and delivery is set for 2010.
The value of the contract is approximately EUR 410 million (about $547 million). The contract is subject to financing.
Like its three predecessors (MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia, this 89,600 GT cruise ship is 294 metres long and just over 32 metres wide, and complies with the Panama Canal Standard. MSC Magnifica will carry up to 4,000 people on board (including crew) and have 1,275 passenger cabins, 80 percent being outside cabins.
Mr. Yrjo Julin, President of Aker Yards, Cruise & Ferries comments: "We are very proud to be able to continue to contribute to the dynamic expansion of MSC's fleet. The already strong relationship between MSC and Aker Yards has been further strengthened by this contract and we look forward to continue our innovative cooperation with MSC targeting to offer unique cruise experiences to MSC passengers".
Aker Yards is presently completing the construction of MSC Orchestra, which will be delivered in May. The order book also includes the third sister ship, MSC Poesia (delivery: 2008) and two 1650 cabins cruise ships - MSC Fantasia (delivery: 2008) and MSC Serenate (delivery: 2009).
By 2009, MSC Cruises' fleet will include ten modern cruise ships, all built by Aker Yards.
Aker Yards' business area Cruise & Ferries now has 21 vessels on its orderbook, ten of which are cruise vessels. The next cruise ship delivery is scheduled for April and will be the Liberty of the Seas, the second in the series of three of the world's largest cruise vessels.


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Detroit turns out new models every year, so why shouldn't the Planet Funk? Using blueprints drawn up by George Clinton –and to a lesser extent, space-jazz pioneer Sun Ra — Outkast has spent the last few years chopping and channeling, streamlining and amplifying the funk engine for the road trip that brought them to New York on Friday.
For nearly two hours, the Atlanta-bred duo of Andre "3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Brown regaled the crowd — and overcame a mood-dampening, unnecessarily convoluted security phalanx — with tales both sexy and spacy, old school and new. The pair turned in nearly flawless perfs, swapping supple, unusually musical rhymes and working the venue's large stage with rare aplomb.
Benjamin and Brown stand in stark contrast to one another onstage, the former fabulously freaky in hippie threads and fright wig, the latter more down-home in athletic jersey and baggy jeans. Their emcee styles are similarly yin-yang, with Dre more likely to take off on fanciful flights (like the low-slung anti-materialist screed "Red Velvet") and Big Boi showing off a knack for jovial peacock struts like "So Fresh, So Clean."
Outkast waved its Dirty South banner proudly on several of the set's most well-received songs, including the 1994 chestnut "Hootie-Hoo" (on which Brown whipped the throng into a simultaneous bounce that would do any choreographer proud) and a dizzily swooping take on the Dixie-fried Gotham tribute "Wheels of Steel."
Just as often, however, the group took off for parts unknown, turning guitarists David Brown and Donnie Mathis loose for a furious duel on "Gasoline Dreams" and crafting a chaotic catharsis with an extended charge through the provocative "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)."
At this point in time, Outkast is certainly the most inventive mass-appeal band — of any genre — on the planet. And as long as they're willing to continue leaving terra firma on such a regular basis, they're going to be very hard to catch.
Opener Ludacris, on the other hand, proved only briefly diverting in a one-dimensional set (punctuated by a cameo from Foxy Brown) rooted entirely in sexual braggadocio. Transferring the full complement of boogie-band cliches — bare-chested strutting, polecat keening and big dumb riffs — to the hip-hop arena, the rapper, flanked by a pair of deejays, wore out his welcome minutes into a brief appearance.


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The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a blessing to families who hope to grant their terminally ill children one last wish. But one family that benefited from the Make-a-Wish Foundation is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Little Miley Hodges, 7, was diagnosed with Stage IV Osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. Miley's last wish was to meet pop idol Justin Bieber. But the troubled singer's schedule is filled with studio time and court appearances. So Miley, who reportedly has less than four months to live, settled on meeting her namesake Miley Cyrus instead.
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There's a new kind of extruded plastic, two-liter, soft drink bottle on the market that can be turned into a great little soda bottle terrarium in a matter of minutes. And you don't even have to like what's inside the bottle, much less drink it, to make one of these miniature greenhouses. In fact, you'll do yourself and the world a favor if you scrounge roadsides, or public "dumpsters" for your supply of empties.
When you have one of these throwaways in hand, just pop off the black plastic bottom section. (This requires a bit of force, but it will come off if you squeeze the clear top enough to get a firm grip on the outer layer of plastic.) Then, behold! The base of the bottle is an instant flowerpot—it even has three holes in it for drainage.
Now, with a sharp or serrated knife slice the clear part of the bottle across its diameter just at the point before it begins to taper. There's a small bulge here that you should be able to feel. When you divide the container immediately below that, you have a plastic dome!
The next step is to cut a small slit about two inches long on one side of the dome. Then, overlap (very slightly) the two edges of the cut, insert the open end of the dome into the pot, and you'll wind up with a very efficient terrarium, miniature hothouse, seed-starting bed, or sprouter (to grow edible sprouts, put wet paper towels in the bottom instead of dirt).
If you want to, you can leave the label on to provide a sunshade for tender seedlings, then rip it off later. The label (or any remnant thereof) also makes a handy place to jot down the dome's contents.
In fact, nothing need be wasted in this operation. Even the leftover neck of the container can be used as a funnel or as a "hot-cap" for delicate garden plants.
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Click above to view a high-res gallery of the Alfa Romeo MiTo and 8C side-by-side
While the Alfa MiTo was under development, speculation placed a number of different nameplates on the sport hatch. One of them was Junior, but new reports suggest that Alfa may in fact be preparing an additional model to carry the Junior name.
Although the MiTo was earmarked to hold down the lower end of the Alfa Romeo range with styling drawn from the 8C Competizione, in terms of body style, at least, the new Junior may in fact be closer to the halo supercar – more of a sports coupe than a sport hatch. The platform will allegedly be based on the MiTo's, sharing some of the same engine options while introducing a new hydraulic manual as well as a new dual-clutch gearbox to the range. Little else is known about the Junior, but expect similar styling to the MiTo with a lower roofline and sleeker profile.
Sister company Lancia may yet get its own version to revive the Fulvia name, and given parent company Fiat's new alliance with Chrysler, we'd hope the new small sportscar might make it over the Atlantic as part of Alfa Romeo's long-anticipated return to the North American market.
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Motorcyclists face unique dangers on the road, most of which are not met by other motorists.
For example, there is no protective barrier between the motorcyclist and the road. Other drivers do not always easily see motorcycles, leaving a motorcycle rider at a greater risk for an accident and injuries.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Statistics reveal that motorcyclists face a high risk of accidents and injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycles account for about 3 percent of the total registered vehicles in the United States, but motorcycle accidents are responsible for about 14 percent of highway fatalities each year. In addition, close to 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. This is in comparison to around 20 percent for other motor vehicle accidents.
In 2012, NHTSA published a report that revealed the vulnerability of motorcycle riders on U.S. roads. According to the study, for every registered vehicle, the fatality rate for a motorcycle rider was 6 times higher than that of passenger car occupants. In 50 percent of fatal crashes, the motorcycle collided with another motor vehicle.
Unique Risks Faced by Motorcyclists
- Road hazards: Minor road hazards that may not be noticeable to a motor vehicle can be a major risk for motorcycle riders. These hazards include puddles, potholes, debris, oil slicks, uneven pavement, railroad tracks, and ruts.
- Visual recognition: Motorcycles are usually hard to spot as they easily get obscured by larger vehicles on the road or by weather conditions. This problem mainly occurs in intersections where almost 70 percent of motorcycle accidents occur.
- Riding skills: Riding a motorcycle requires physical coordination and skill compared to driving a car. If the rider lacks basic riding skills or fails to understand the inherent operating characteristics of the motorcycle, then the chances of an accident become very high.
- Speed wobble accidents: At higher speeds, the front side of the motorcycle tends to become unstable and may start to wobble. This often happens because of the misalignment of one of the tires of the motorcycle. (For tips on motorcycle safety, see the article "How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago")
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If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident because of another driver's negligence or recklessness, you may make a claim for all damages from the person at fault. Speak with a Chicago motorcycle accident attorney from Willens Law Offices to learn about your legal rights.


text: No 401(k)? No Problem! 217 For What It's Worth If there is a delay or cancellation of the purchase or construction of the first home, the amount of the distribution may be contributed back into the IRA within 120 days of receipt. (Now does that prove those fellows in Wash- ington have a heart, or what?) Spousal IRAs Way back in the beginning of time, there were spousal IRAs. They allowed for the working spouse who was eligible to contribute $2,000 to an IRA to contribute another $250 to an IRA for the non- working spouse. After so many years, the reality hit home; no one can retire on the savings of $250 a year. The nonworking spouse's Social Security would be meager, and the guys in Washington didn't want those spouses on the welfare rolls. Saving and investing $250 annually for 30 years doesn't get you very much. Assuming that you could get into a growth mutual fund that didn't have a minimum of $3,000 and you could earn 10 percent on your investment (which is a pretty optimistic assumption), you could have a nest egg of $41,000. Now compare that with the spouse who is able to put away $2,000; using the same assumptions, that spouse could retire with a $330,000 nest egg. For What It's Worth Beginning in 2002, spousal IRAs will be subject to the same contribution limits as traditional IRAs for people who work. However, as under current law, the nonworking spouse's deductible amount will be phased out for married couples with AGI between $150,000 and $160,000. Current law states that a working married individual may make contributions to an individual retire- ment plan for a nonworking spouse of up to $2,000 in addition to $2,000 for the working spouse, if the combined compensation of both spouses is at least equal to the amount contributed. A spouse could work part time and earn less than $2,000 and still be eligible for the full $2,000 spousal IRA as long as the other spouse has earned income. The working spouse and nonworking spouse must file a joint tax return for the year in which the deduction is taken. Roth IRAs The Roth IRA had originally been termed the IRA Plus, but Sen. William Roth of Delaware, then- chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, deserved recognition for his initiative in getting this savings program through the Washington maze.