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|Table Setting, Thanksgiving 2012
Bill and Heidi had invited Bill's sister Ginger and, as has happened the last 9 years, my neighbor Hazel joined us. Hazel will be 91 years old next week; she still maintains our courtyard and keeps moving around to stay limber. More power to her.
My son Steven called from
and wished he could have been here. Walter and family also could not join us. All in all we had a great Thanksgiving and were so grateful for our time together. London
This Thanksgiving was not without sadness however; my brother Manfred died on November 14, 2012 in
. Unfortunately I could not fly to Germany to attend his funeral. I am the only sibling left and I am so grateful for all my children and that I have nieces and a nephew as well as Manfred's wife Mia to reminisce about Manfred when needed. Germany
Now we are heading toward Christmas, the biggest
Holiday of the year. Our Christmas will be here in Healdsburg as well. I do not like traveling during the Holiday season. I love staying home and having friends and family come to visit.
I made my Advent wreath yesterday since December 2 is the first of Advent. I will have a small Brunch on Sunday for some of my neighbors. In the next few weeks I will attend a couple of Christmas parties. I also will do some spotter work in the next four weeks. It is a fun job except when it comes to writing the reports, ha, ha.
Missing my son Kurt and husband Marcus becomes acute this time of the year. It is hard to believe Kurt died 13 years ago and Marc made me a widow 36 years ago. He was a great Father and Husband. All these years I could not bring myself to get married again even though I did have a couple very serious long term relationships, my answer was always no. These days I wish at times that I had married again. Having seven children was a big factor in my saying no!!
Our children made it through their grieving and time of being difficult. All grew up to be self-reliant. They have families and keep in touch with me, some more than others.
Needed to keep you posted on the now. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


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The FBI forced a man to confess (Falsely it turned out) to terrorist activities when they threatened to torture his family. Once the man was proven innocent, the section about how the FBI forced a false confession out of him was redacted for national security reasons. Read all about it here. If this doesn't get your blood boiling, what will?

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Concerned about what's happening in our world?
Me, too.
The first radio single from the new album released earlier this week. You can actually get it now as the "instant gratification" song during itunes' pre-sale and receive the rest of the songs on August 7th, the "official" release date (and, of course, you can always order the hard CD through the web store, I'll even sign it). But, back to my story…
One afternoon I had carved out some time for songwriting, only I didn't know yet what I would write about. I had been burdened by the constant barrage of evil in the world, the reports of believers being persecuted and beheaded, and the increase in moral decay in our nation. That's where my head space was. As I stared out at my backyard, I remember asking God what He would have me write that day. Then I went straight to the piano and wrote "Overcome." It's a message I need to hear. It's a message I believe He wants us all to hear, especially as the Day is fast approaching.
What would you have me to write?
What would you have me to tell the world?
What could I possibly say?
How could I possibly change the way things are?
With so many hurting
Ominous evil and darkness is lurking
Where is the good in the world anymore, Lord?
Tell them I AM here. I am watching it all.
Please don't fear. Don't you know I have overcome?
Lord, I confess I'm afraid
Too scared to stand up against the tide
Better to just play it safe
Though it's getting harder to look away
When love looks like justice and mercy
To love without limit 'cause no one can hurt me
Father, forgive them for they don't know what they are doing
Tell them I AM here. I am watching it all.
Please don't fear. Don't you know I have overcome?
Tell them I AM here. I am lifting you up.
The end is near. Don't you know I have overcome?
Haven't I already overcome?
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace…
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace…
I AM here. I AM with you. I'm coming back for you. It won't be long.
Ever so thankful for John 16:33. He thought of everything.
Practicing peace…


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CLOSER LOOK; A Riverscape, From Higher Ground
By HILARIE M. SHEETS
Published: October 3, 2010
IN 1951, a decade before Wayne Thiebaud became famous for his still lifes of cakes and pies, he had his first one-man museum show at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, where he had recently moved. The Crocker has been closely linked to the artist ever since, mounting several large solo exhibitions of his work over the years and letting him riffle through its storage rooms for inspiration. Now, with the museum reopening on Oct. 10 after a major expansion, Mr. Thiebaud is returning the favor with a gift: his new painting ''River Intersection,'' based on the snaking waterways and cultivated fields of the Sacramento River Delta. Since the mid-1990s, when he began a series devoted to this landscape, Mr. Thiebaud has found the palette and patterns offered by the delta region to be a rich source of inspiration.
He began the painting by walking around the fields and levees -- sometimes climbing them to get higher vantage points -- and making sketches and studies that he later reconfigured from memory back in the studio. '' 'River Intersection' tries to express various seasons, various times of the day, various vantage points, and then tries to get the thing to come together like a whole,'' he said. ''For me, painting has a lot to do with the exercise of empathy, where you have to believe that you're walking the path or under the trees, that you are somehow able to transfer yourself into that picture.''
Scott Shields, the museum's chief curator and organizer of ''Wayne Thiebaud: Homecoming,'' which will run until Nov. 28, said: ''A river scene was the piece of the puzzle that we lacked for our collection. Thiebaud chooses things he knows really well. That's true of the landscapes, it's true of the people. He loved his pies. It was the way he started, and I don't think he's ever gotten away from that.''
Mr. Thiebaud creates a vertiginous sense of space by suppressing the horizon line and seamlessly shifting between aerial mapping and a more standard vanishing-point perspective. The lower half of the river is shown from above while the upper part seems to tip back in space as it forks. The flat, patterned fields are pictured from a bird's-eye view, while trees pop out, casting shadows, as though seen from varying side angles. ''I'm orchestrating with as much variety and tempo as I can,'' Mr. Thiebaud said.
Besides his familiarity with this California farmland for most of his adult life, Mr. Thiebaud spent some of his childhood on his family ranch in Southern Utah, where he plowed and harvested the fields. ''The wonderful patterns and design motifs that crop up in agriculture fascinate me,'' he said. Mr. Shields said of ''River Intersection'': ''It's almost like he's tending the fields with his brushwork, echoing the shape of the cultivated land.''
Mr. Thiebaud uses the interaction of his high-keyed palette -- juxtaposing warm tones with cool -- to create a sense of light emanating from the painting. The mocha hue of the river seems to glow against the melancholic blue shadows of the trees lining the river's edge. Typical of his work, Mr. Thiebaud made halos around these shadows with bits of other colors to produce visual vibrations.
Pierre Bonnard was front of mind while the artist was working. ''Bonnard uses color like he's got a bucket full of hot coals and ice cubes,'' Mr. Thiebaud said. The use of golden light and diagrammatic, maplike space in the painting is also informed by Mr. Thiebaud's longtime interest in Byzantine illuminated manuscripts. In a nod to Chinese landscape painting, he inserted tiny objects to create disparities in scale, like the little farmhouse near the upper right corner and mechanical farm tools that read as specks in the fields.
Similar to the exhilarating perspectives in his cityscapes of San Francisco -- another man-made landscape -- here Mr. Thiebaud lets the viewer soar over the river, though in the earlier series he often situates the viewer at the foot of his precipitous streets. The repetition of the planted rows and play of shapes in the quiltlike farmland echo the serial march and geometry of the cakes and pies in his signature still lifes. Whether displaying desserts or the bountiful California landscape, his work exudes a quintessential kind of American abundance.


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The start date for Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams' trial over their Blurred Lines hit has been delayed until next week (begs16Feb15) due to court scheduling issues.
The stars have been at war with Marvin Gaye's children over claims their 2013 chart smash features elements of the soul legend's 1977 tune Got to Give It Up, and they were due to face off in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday (10Feb15).
However, last Friday (06Feb15), U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt announced the Blurred Lines case will be pushed back until 17 February (15), as a result of the court's "current trial schedule".
He warned the trial could be delayed again as a criminal case is due to begin on Tuesday, too.


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Mat Carrington Oversees Poole's Fiat, Hyundai, Peugeot, and Renault Showrooms
There's a new Head of Business leading the teams at four of the Westover Group's showrooms in Poole. Mat Carrington has taken over the helm at Westover Fiat, Hyundai, Peugeot and Renault, which are all adjacent to one another on Wallisdown Road. Mat knows the industry and the area well - he joins Westover from Mercedes, where he was General Sales Manager for nine years, and he lives in Wimborne.
Previous Head of Business for the locations, Julian Saunders, has moved to Westover's West Quay Road operation, where he now heads up the Group's Jaguar, Lexus and Sports Cars business.
"I started with Westover in April and I'm full of enthusiasm for this next stage of my career," says Mat. "The brands I'm working with are each growing quickly within their sectors and we genuinely have something for everyone, so this is a very exciting place to be. Plus, the facilities here are some of the best in the area – our Hyundai and Renault showrooms have been completely redeveloped this year and we have a large service centre too, equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and staffed by a highly skilled, manufacturer-trained team.
"I was tempted to Westover by the fantastic career opportunities that come with being part of a large and successful Group. I'm really enjoying the diversity of working with four great teams and the challenges that come with managing a collection of different manufacturer showrooms, plus I'm learning lots from Westover's brand, sales and service mangers in the showrooms who have been incredibly helpful and welcoming.
"Our aim, as always, remains to deliver the best possible customer service and I hope that's something I can contribute to and enhance having cut my teeth with a premium manufacturer. We want our visitors to be able to move seamlessly from one Westover brand to the next, experiencing the same high standards whichever Group showroom they visit.
"The company is really forward thinking, open to all suggestions to improve service delivery and really ahead of the game when it comes to embracing new technology. The focus is on the customer at every stage of the process."
"I feel privileged to be working with such a great array of cars and am genuinely excited about my future here at Westover," finishes Mat.
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As the 2010 Winter Olympics kick off in Vancouver, Niagara Falls will be showcasing the start of a brand new type of special illumination.
During the 17 days of the Winter Olympic Games, visitors to the Ontario Pavilion in Vancouver, over 3,000 kilometres away, will have the unique opportunity to change the colour of the lights on Niagara Falls using the power of their minds!
The Niagara Falls Illumination Board and The Niagara Parks Commission are pleased to be part of this exciting Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture initiative at the Ontario Pavilion, which is designed to feature Ontario's cutting edge technology, all while highlighting the beauty and stature of three of the Province's most recognizable sites: Niagara Falls, The CN Tower and the Parliament Buildings.
While visiting the Pavilion, guests will be invited to don special headsets at the InteraXon "Bright Ideas" attraction and then they will be taught to use their thoughts to in turn control the three light shows taking place in Ontario, thousands of kilometres away.
For more information on InteraXon, click here.
Background on Niagara Falls Illumination
Established in 1925, The Niagara Falls Illumination Board is made up of representatives from the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Ontario Power Generation Inc., the City of Niagara Falls, New York, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and The Niagara Parks Commission. It is the Illumination Board's responsibility and mandate to finance and maintain the nightly illumination of both the Horseshoe and American Falls. The world-renowned cataracts will be lit every evening between the hours of 6 and 11 p.m. during the Winter Olympics.
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Most people are still buying from brick-and-mortar stores, but e-commerce is starting to gain an edge. There are many reasons for this, but perhaps the biggest reason is the level of interactivity. Online stores and websites are more interactive than physical stores, and mobile e-commerce is making it even easier for people to access online shopping. Social businesses allow customers to easily share their opinions, and they can read the opinions of others to see if a product is good. If you want to do better with e-commerce, then follow these tips.
Be More Social
Social businesses, or e-commerce businesses that actively use social media, are definitely gaining the edge in the online store battle. You need to be more social, and you need to make your website a social place so that customers can talk to each other. People like being able to ask questions about products, and they want a quick answer. Many people also want their questions answered by other people who have bought the product.
You can facilitate this by adding social elements to your e-commerce store, and you should also join the major social networks. Adding social elements to your store allows people to speak to each other. Going on social networks and answering questions engages your audience, and they will be more willing to buy from you.
Easy to Share
People like sharing their opinions on social networks. They want to show your products on social networks so that their friends can see them, but they will only do this if you make it easy. If you look at any major e-commerce store, then you will see several buttons for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and a few other social networks. Customers can easily click these buttons to share your products on the associated social network.
Sharing is also very easy on a mobile device. Mobile users are much more likely to share information with Facebook and Twitter, and this can help your online business reach new heights. You should have a mobile version of your website so that smartphone and tablet users can easily access your store, and you should facilitate their tendency to share information by adding social media buttons.
It might seem like a little detail, but most stores that do this experience a major increase in sales. People feel more comfortable buying from social businesses, and these people also help market your store by sharing your products online.
Engage the Audience
Technology is allowing e-commerce owners to engage customers on a very intimate level, but many online businesses aren't taking advantage of this. Customers like to be engaged, and they like shopping at stores that have a unique edge to them. You can easily speak directly to your audience through your website.
Adding a blog to your e-commerce store allows you to create daily or weekly posts that you can use to engage your customers. You can talk about news within the company, or you can share the creative process of operating your e-commerce store. You can also create videos to post on your website. It's very easy to use a camera and basic video editing software to make a video to share with your customers.
The point is that customers want to be engaged, and technology makes it very easy. This will also add a lot of value to your website, and customers like shopping from websites that they perceive as valuable.
Social businesses are making more money every year, and this is mostly because they know how to engage their audience with social elements. If you want to run a successful e-commerce store, then you need to use all of the technology available to you to make your customers happy. This will help you make a larger profit, and it will keep your customers coming back for more.


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What to CookAmanda & Merrill
Radish Salad with Anchovy Sauce
- Amanda
I like a salad that's a little bruising. I want some crunch, some bitterness, and plenty of clear acidity. Bonus points for pungent flavor. Italian puntarelle with anchovy dressing is my all-time favorite.
Do you wish to join me in my feisty salad camp? If so, I have a radish number that will please you deeply and keep vampires away. Or at least a few friends. For this salad you want peppery (but not fiery) radishes. Cut them into thin wedges. Make a sauce with anchovy, garlic, lemon, and capers. And dress the radishes shortly before serving, otherwise the radishes begin to weep and the anchovy sauce loses its mojo.
Radish Salad with Anchovy Sauce
Serves 4
- 1 large bunch radishes
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled
- Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped capers
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
Like this post? See Amanda's post from last week: Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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LISLE, Ill. - Concordia University Wisconsin's men's basketball team had a chance to seal the game in the final minute at the free throw line, but three misses cost them in a 66-65 loss to Benedictine University during Northern Athletics Conference play on Saturday inside the Rice Center.
BenU nailed a jumper with 3:01 remaining in the game to take a three-point lead, before senior Nick Doedens answered with a triple from the top of the key to tie the ball game at 64-64 with just over a minute to play.
The Eagles (3-2, 2-0 NAC) missed a 3-pointer and field goal on their next two possessions, which forced them into fouling the Falcons. CUW made just 1-of-4 free throws during a 32 second span.
Following a BenU timeout, Michael Woolf went coast-to-coast through a CUW full-court press to make a layup with 2.7 seconds left in the game. The Falcons (5-2, 2-1 NAC) worked senior Luke Doedens (Cedarburg, Wis.) open for a game-winning 3-point shot, but his shot was off the mark.
The conference loss for CUW snapped a 20-game NAC winning streak. The last time the Falcons lost a conference game was Feb. 13, 2010 when it dropped a 63-61 road game to Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
Senior Mitchell Schneider (New Holstein, Wis.) recorded his first double-double of the season, 12 points and 10 rebounds, to lead CUW. Luke Doedens and junior Brian Jackson (Carol Stream, Ill.) each scored 11 points apiece, respectively. The Falcons outscored the Eagles 26-14 in the paint.
Mark Pace led all scorers with 20 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including 6-of-7 at the free throw line for BenU. Jamison Montgomery and Woolf finished the game with 16 and 10 points, respectively. Pace also stole three passes and blocked two shots.
The Falcons jumped out to a quick 11-3 lead just over three minutes into the game behind a pair of layups and a Jackson 3-pointer. CUW built its lead to as many as 12 points, on two occasions, the second with 8:08 left in the opening half.
CUW took a slim 31-29 lead in the locker room at halftime. The Falcons held a 16-4 advantage in paint scoring at the break.
BenU opened the second half by tying the game twice, before CUW used an 11-0 run to take a 50-39 lead with 11:31 remaining in the game. The Eagles answered with a 15-4 run of their own to tie the game at 54-54 with just over seven minutes to play.
The game featured 10 lead changes and nine scoring ties.
CUW returns to action on Wednesday in a road NAC contest against Marian University at 7 p.m.
April 14, 2013 Dinner of Champions recognizes athletic greatness
March 29, 2012 Doedens wins D3Hoops.com Buzzer Beater of the Year
March 13, 2012 Doedens named to NABC, D3Hoops.com All-Midwest Teams
March 9, 2012 Season Review: Men's Basketball
February 28, 2012 Doedens named NAC Player of the Year
February 28, 2012 Doedens leads four Men's Basketball All-NAC honorees
February 23, 2012 Lakeland steals NAC Tournament semifinal contest over Men's Basketball
February 22, 2012 Men's Basketball hosts Lakeland in a NAC Tournament semifinal
February 21, 2012 Second half spurt energizes Men's Basketball in NAC Tournament victory
February 20, 2012 Men's Basketball hosts Marian in NAC Tournament Quarterfinals Tuesday
February 18, 2012 Men's Basketball claims No. 1 seed in NAC Tournament
February 17, 2012 Luke Doedens featured on Fox 6 Milwaukee
February 17, 2012 Men's Basketball hosts Benedictine on Saturday, No. 1 seed at stake
February 13, 2012 NAC North crown at stake for Men's Basketball Tuesday
February 11, 2012 Doedens reaches career milestone, Men's Basketball wins on the road
February 11, 2012 Doedens' 1,000 points has been about growth
February 8, 2012 CIT DVDs now available
February 8, 2012 Men's Basketball wins double overtime thriller
February 7, 2012 Men's Basketball begins stretch run for NAC North title Wednesday
February 2, 2012 Maranatha Baptist Bible continues Men's Basketball homestand
February 2, 2012 Balanced attack leads Men's Basketball to victory
January 31, 2012 Men's Basketball grinds out overtime victory
January 30, 2012 CIT Recap: video, photos, thanks
January 30, 2012 Men's Basketball returns home for pair of NAC games
January 28, 2012 Men's Basketball falls in CIT Championship game
January 27, 2012 Jackson's 3-pointer sends Men's Basketball to CIT Championship
January 25, 2012 Men's Basketball hosts Wisconsin Lutheran on Wednesday
January 25, 2012 Men's Basketball routs Wisconsin Lutheran, stays undefeated at home
January 20, 2012 Men's Basketball concludes difficult three-game road swing Saturday
January 19, 2012 Edgewood's hot shooting downs Men's Basketball
January 18, 2012 First place at stake Thursday night for Men's Basketball
January 14, 2012 Doedens cousins provide first half spark in Men's Basketball victory
January 13, 2012 Men's Basketball hosts MSOE on Saturday
January 10, 2012 Men's Basketball Notebook: Hitting from everywhere
January 4, 2012 Men's Basketball travels to Dominican Saturday
December 29, 2011 Men's Basketball holds on for non-conference win over UW-Oshkosh
December 28, 2011 Men's Basketball plays UW-Oshkosh on Thursday
December 17, 2011 Carroll's first half run defeats Men's Basketball
December 15, 2011 Season update: Men's Basketball
December 10, 2011 Schneider joins 1,000 point club, Men's Basketball cruises over Aurora
December 10, 2011 Schneider becomes 13th member of 1,000 point club
December 9, 2011 Falcon men host Aurora on Saturday at 4:15
December 7, 2011 Men's Basketball earns NAC victory behind balanced scoring attack
December 6, 2011 Men's Basketball travels to Marian Wednesday
December 3, 2011 Double-digit leads vanish; late FT misses cost Men's Basketball
December 2, 2011 Men's Basketball travels to Benedictine Saturday
December 1, 2011 Men's Basketball hosts Silver Lake tonight at 7 p.m.
December 1, 2011 Men's Basketball cruises to non-conference win over Silver Lake
November 29, 2011 Men's Basketball begins three-game week at Wisconsin Lutheran
November 29, 2011 Schneider scores 25, hot shooting leads Men's Basketball to victory
November 26, 2011 Men's Basketball drains record 17 3-pointers in victory
November 25, 2011 Men's Basketball gets set to host Concordia Chicago
November 21, 2011 Doedens earns NAC weekly honor, CUW Player of the Week
November 19, 2011 Men's Basketball falls after 21-point first half lead
November 18, 2011 Hot shooting propels Men's Basketball to victory over UW-Platteville
November 17, 2011 Men's Basketball travels to Gabe Miller Tip-Off Classic
November 14, 2011 Men's Basketball opens season at UW-La Crosse on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
November 3, 2011 Falcon Frenzy showcases basketball programs
November 1, 2011 Falcon Frenzy to highlight basketball programs Wednesday
October 27, 2011 Men's Basketball selected to win NAC North Division
September 20, 2011 Men's Basketball to Participate in 13th Annual Mel's Run


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Dagdrömmar (Daydreams) by Hanna Karlzon is one my most favorite coloring books, which is why I have chosen to review this book first. I had seen it on instagram and I had fallen in love. I had to have it.I'm so lucky that my lovely boyfriend found it at penstore.com and bought it for me as a birthday present. I was thrilled!
Dagdrömmar was even better than I had dared to hope for. It's a stunning hardback book in turquoise with gold accents - and the birds are just lovely! The illustrations was perfect and just what I had longed for. The whole book has this lovely and magical feeling. Like anything can happen. I adore it!
One of the only problems I have with my Dagdrömmar book is the paper. All the pages has an amazing thickness and takes the media I use very well. But it's like the publisher used two different kinds of paper. Some of the pages are incredible smooth and others have a bit more texture and tooth. I prefer the more textured paper, but unfortunately these pages are a minority and I think they're a mistake.
I had a bit difficulty using my colored pencils on the smooth pages at first, because I was used to paper with more tooth. It took some practice to get to know and make my blending smooth in this book, but it was worth it! Once I got to know the paper I had no problems at all.
The paper will buckle if you use watercolors and it will eat the paper a bit if you overwork it, but it will not bleed through.
The other problem is the "finish this drawing"-pages. I really don't like when I have to draw in the pattern, so I'm either leaving those pages bare or using them for testing my coloring tools. It's a coloring book, not a drawing book.
I would recommend everyone with a harder hand to place a piece of paper between the pages before you start coloring, because the ink can transfer to the other pages with pressure if you aren't careful. Don't worry though! It can be erased quite easily.
I hope I've inspired you to pick up this book. It's truly magical!


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Stephen Hendry may still beat Mark Allen in the first round of the Maplin UK Championship but - at the time of writing - this seems unlikely.
I well remember when Hendry was beaten 9-0 by Marcus Campbell in the first round of the 1998 event. Various pundits wrote him off and suggested it was the beginning of the end but he recovered to win a seventh world title later that season.
However, that Crucible triumph was the last time the Scot captured one of snooker's 'big three' titles (the UK and the Masters being the others) and there were signs this afternoon that he has real problems.
He wasn't helped by the fact Allen played superbly in claiming his 6-2 lead but, unlike Steve Davis, Hendry has clearly decided not to change his game despite the threat of decline.
The tricky cut-back black he went for leading 60-0 in the seventh frame was proof of this.
Hendry's always been adventurous in his shot selection and, in the glory years, most of them went in but he's starting to miss more and more of these key balls.
The 38 year-old hardly enjoyed a confidence-boosting build up to Telford after he was beaten 6-0 by an inspired Ding Junhui in the Premier League at Glenrothes and 5-1 in the semi-finals at Aberdeen by Ronnie O'Sullivan.
After everything Hendry has done in the sport, it would be foolish to write him off and he wouldn't play if he didn't think he could still win titles but this is surely a crossroads in his career.


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To locate a bank account legally, purchase a product or service, and pay by check if the subject in question owns a store, suggests the National Check Fraud Center. Hire a third party to perform the purchase if the subject may recognize you and only if there's no safety risk involved. This method is a legal way to find out a debtor's bank account number, which may appear in your bank statement after the purchase.Continue Reading
Collecting payment after getting a money judgment in the court against a borrower who refuses to pay is a legal reason for obtaining information about the debtor's bank account, explains Nolo. To collect the payment, you may take funds from the debtor's deposit accounts in banks, accounts in credit unions, savings and loans by garnishing the accounts.
Having the debtor provide a copy of a check that he wrote is a legal way to acquire his bank and account number, according to Nolo. This is a recommended method if you and the debtor previously maintained a business relationship. Alternatively, obtain a credit application or other financial forms completed by the debtor.
Debtors who are not business owners may have exempt funds, such as wages, public benefits, retirement plans and insurance proceeds, which are protected against creditors if they are placed in personal accounts, notes Nolo. However, you may levy personal accounts if the exempt funds are combined with nonexempt funds.Learn more about Bank Accounts


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Are you a martyr mom?
A woman's work is never done. That old saying is definitely true, and in today's high-paced society, it's also often overlooked. Do you feel unappreciated? Get real with your family. Author Kylie Ardill explains how.
No Appreciation
I speak to mothers every day in my line of work as editor of Box Planet, and it always strikes me that the most common complaint is they are not appreciated for all they do. The complaint comes in many forms -- "The kids never pick up their things," "They're just so lazy, I have to do everything," "My husband gets home and sits on the couch," "Why can't they ask their father?" "If I didn't change the toilet roll no one would," "They didn't even cook on my birthday."
And it always brings to mind the line from the movie "One True Thing" where the daughter finally realizes what her mother has been doing all these years and says: "How is it that you do all this .. and no one notices"
How indeed.
When mothers come to me with this complaint my first response to them is always, "Does your family know what you do in a day? I mean really know?" A simple enough question, but I can almost guarantee the response will never waiver far from, "Well, come to think of it, I'm not sure."
There is little point complaining that no one appreciates what you do if they truly don't know that you do it. No one likes a martyr.
Find out what your family thinks you do
The purpose of the exercise below is to get a clear view of what your family thinks you do and what you actually do for them. Secondly, and the key point of the exercise, is to open a dialogue to either (a) generate a true appreciation of what you do or (b) allocate some of your tasks out to others in the family.
You may be content with the work you do as a mom, from washing and ironing to paying the bills and driving kids from here to there all day but would like a little more thanks for it. In that case your aim is reason (a). If you're not happy and you feel that you are doing far more than should be expected around the house your goal is (b).
My story
There was a time when I used to put all of the clean washing from the line on our spare chair in the living room each day. In the mornings, while my son was eating breakfast, I would fold what was there. Then I would put on a load or two of dirty washing, hang it out and go about my daily tasks. Last thing in the afternoon, I would bring in the washing from the line that was now clean and throw it on the spare chair.
This went on for months. One day my husband came home from work and after dinner we sat down on the couch and he started folding the washing. I was so surprised I asked him why he was folding the washing. Hs reply was, "Well, it's been here for months -- I'm trying to help you out since you obviously don't have time to do it."
I laughed so hard I almost cried -- he had thought that the same pile of washing had been sitting on that chair for all those months. He only knew what he saw -- a pile of washing sitting on the chair every night when he came home from work.
Your Exercise:
Set aside at least an hour of family time and have your family sit at the table with paper and pen and list what they think you do in a day or week. For younger children who can't write, have them tell you and you write it down.
While your family completes this task, sit with them and on your own piece of paper write what you actually do in an average day or week.
The purpose here is not to reprimand your family (and please make that very clear to them) if they are a long way out, but to get real about what is happening in your household. Are you like the mother in "One True Thing," where no one notices all that you do? Or does your family have a good idea of what you do, but they don't show any appreciation?
Now that you can see what your family does appreciate you for, and what they have no idea you do you, discuss how they feel about their answers and how close/far they were from your real workload.
Tell them what you want.
Based on your results and your dialogue you now have a good gauge of where you stand in the appreciation stakes. You cannot expect your family to be mind readers. Start with:
"Based on what we've seen and discussed from this exercise, I would feel much better about what I do in the house each day if ...."
Fill in the blanks, what do you want? Do you want them to spoil you rotten on your birthday with presents, dinner, no work for the day -- tell them. If you want them to do a little more -- tell them. Be specific about what you want.
Mothers often say to me, "Well they should know what I want." Of course, they shouldn't -- how could they if you don't tell them? They don't have a crystal ball or a mind reader handy. Get clear, get real and get serious about bringing about the changes or appreciation you want from your family.
Remember what we tell our kids -- whining will get you nowhere. If you want action, you have to create action.


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Ph. D. program is started in the department since August 1996 both in experimental as well as theoretical physics. Students in this program are trained through rigorous course work covering basic as well as advanced level courses before starting their research work. The major research areas in the department are Condensed Matter Physics (Theory and Experiment), Lasers and Photonics, Theoretical Physics, High Energy Physics and Astrophysics. At present, the strength of research scholars is about 80 and the number is increasing.
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FAIRFAX, Va.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Sevatec, Inc. (Sevatec), a leading National Security firm delivering Agile Development and DevSecOps, Data Sciences, Cyber Engineering, and Cloud solutions for the federal government, is pleased to announce that Aslam Nawabzada has joined the organization as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Aslam brings more than 20 years of experience implementing enterprise, customer-centered solutions across the technology spectrum, including big data and cybersecurity solutions using Agile/DevSecOps best practices.
"Aslam's tremendous experience and success leading IT modernization initiatives across the national security ecosystem make him ideal to lead Sevatec's investments in efficient, modern technology solutions that positively impact our customer's missions"
"Aslam's tremendous experience and success leading IT modernization initiatives across the national security ecosystem make him ideal to lead Sevatec's investments in efficient, modern technology solutions that positively impact our customer's missions," said Sonny Kakar, Sevatec's Founder and CEO. "Specifically, his deep technical expertise in our core solution offerings, his keen business acumen, and his passion to innovate, will enable Sevatec to continue in its position as a market leader."
Prior to joining Sevatec, Aslam held a number of leadership positions at CSRA, the Washington Post, and IBM. During his CSRA tenure, he served as Partner and Senior Technology Executive, planning and managing the strategic direction and technical capabilities of the Digital Technology practice and leading the development of large-scale solution offerings implemented at several federal, state, and local agencies. Aslam holds an MBA from West Virginia University and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). As an accomplished technical presenter, he has received requests to speak at several technology conferences, including the Oracle Federal Forum.
Commenting on his appointment, Nawabzada said, "I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Sevatec team. Along with my exceptional team, we aim to create the most enduring, innovative solutions to enable the IT modernization objectives of our national security customers – all while improving operational performance, enhancing the customer's experience, and reducing costs."
About Sevatec
Sevatec is a leading National Security firm that specializes in Agile and DevSecOps, data sciences, cyber engineering, and cloud solutions. The firm brings technical expertise and innovation to solve the federal government's most pressing business and technical challenges. Sevatec has achieved CMMI Maturity Level 3 (ML3) ratings for both Development (DEV) and Services (SVC) and maintains ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2011, and 27001:2013 certifications. Sevatec optimizes industry best practices, incorporating Agile principles to enhance team performance and deliver improved outcomes for their clients.
Sevatec was founded in 2003 on the concept of "Seva," meaning "Inspired to Serve", and their corporate mission "We are trusted talent, inspired to serve, partnered with government, to protect and improve the lives of Americans" captures the essence of the firm's culture. Their portfolio of mission-critical technology support services and consulting initiatives across the federal government includes support for the National Security sector, Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement Agencies, as well as the Department of State, Department of Transportation, and other civilian departments and agencies.
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Sodexo's improved quality of life positioning within the services industry is original and is a key brand differentiator. The broad range of service offerings across Sodexo business units allows for a comprehensive approach to improved quality of care.
Circles Concierge is part of the Personal & Home Services division of Sodexo. This segment of offerings also includes childcare and home services for dependent people.
Sodexo's division of On-Site Services focuses on employees' well-being, optimizing work processes and ensuring the proper function and safety of sites for companies, hospitals, university campuses, correctional facilities and large worksites.
The Benefits & Rewards Services segment provides access to a wide range of services that improve the quality of life of beneficiaries: employees, students, citizens… This Sodexo solution boosts employee motivation and contributes to improve client's performance.


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Lost in the all the chatter about Susan Rice's incompetence and Barack Obama's brazen lying about the reasons behind the Benghazi terror attack it's worth noting that 11 weeks after the September 11 incident nobody has yet been held to account.
Heck, we're not even sure who's behind it. Obama's too busy golfing and prepping for vacation to even bother to show concern.
So four Americans are dead and the media emits a collective yawn.
From the outside, after nearly three months, it doesn't appear much is happening to bring the terrorists to justice.
Yes, the Libyans rounded up a few of the "usual suspects" in the days after the attack, but little more seems to be going on to get as many as 100 terrorists involved in the raid. (A Miami Herald report claims that the Libyans have actually arrested no one.)
Some feel the Libyan government is dragging its feet for fear of making enemies of the myriad powerful, well-armed extremist militias — which, more than a year after the revolution ended, still operate freely across the country.
Indeed, the person many believe responsible for the assault, Ahmed Abu Khattala, the leader of a wing of Ansar al Sharia, is still reportedly walking the streets of Benghazi. (He's denied involvement in the attack.)
Equally troubling, a Time report indicates that terrorist sympathizers or collaborators among Libya's law-enforcement and security services might be implicated in the attack.
OK, so the Libyans are basically paralyzed, but what are we doing?
Well, the FBI is investigating the case after a very late start. The State Department is also doing a report, and it'sgenerally assumed that US intelligence is gathering information that will pinpoint the attackers.
Of course, before a US special- forces raid or a drone strike is conducted against those who did this, we'll need good intel to make sure we get the right people at a propitious time and place.
But as the old adage goes, punishment should be not only just, it should be swift. Yet "swift" is clearly no longer an option after nearly three months.
Our seeming inactivity and silence send a message to the terrorist world — loud and clear: We're not only inept, we're weak.
Weak, and incompetent. Meanwhile, the maker of the stupid YouTube clip still sits in jail.


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Dear Boomer Bear,
I like that polar bears live in Alaska. I like that their mouths are very powerful and that they are one of the most deadly animals. I like the color of your fur because it is white. I like polar bears because they are big, fluffy and like cold water.
I like polar bears because they have a good diet. I like them because they drink Coca-Cola. I like them because they are like angels, and they like to eat sushi.
What do you like most about polar bears? Do you have friends? What are some of their names? What are your mom's and dad's names?
Thank you, Room 28
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I love that you're into my new blog. Thanks for the thoughtful (and funny) words. What I like most about polar bears is that I am one! I have thousands and thousands of young readers whom I consider to be my best buddies. From Norma in Nogales to Frank up in Flagstaff, I have friends and fans everywhere! As for my folks – I just call them Mom and Dad.
Keep up the great work, Boomer Bear
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SOURCE: Innovus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
October 27, 2015 06:00 ET
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 27, 2015) - Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Innovus Pharma") (OTCQB: INNV), an emerging commercial stage pharmaceutical company that delivers safe, innovative and effective over-the-counter medicine and consumer care products to improve men and women's health and vitality, announced today that it entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Laboratorios Q Pharma (Spain) to distribute and commercialize AndroVit®, a proprietary supplement to support overall prostate and male sexual health, and Urocis® XR, a proprietary 24 hours extended release of Vaccinium Marcocarpon for urinary tract infection.
Urocis® XR is a proprietary extended release of Vaccinium Marcocarpon (cranberry) shown to provide 24 hour coverage in the body to increase compliance of the use of the product to get full benefit. The product is a high seller for Q Pharma in Europe due to its efficacy.
According to Business Insights in their "The Antibacterials Market Outlook to 2016" report, Urinary tract infections are very common, with an estimated incidence of 9.6% in the 7 million people in the US. Urinary tract infections typically affect post-pubescent females and the elderly.
AndroVit® is a proprietary supplement to support overall prostate and male sexual health currently marketed in Europe. AndroVit® was specifically formulated with ingredients known to support the normal prostate health and vitality and male sexual health.
"The two products are an excellent fit and complementation to our current pipeline and increase our offerings to our clients in these large markets," said Dr. Damaj, President & CEO of Innovus Pharma. "We are excited to partner with Innovus Pharma on the commercialization of three products," said Cesar Quintanilla, President & Chief Executive Officer of Q Pharma. "We look forward to a successful launch of AndroVit® and Urocis® XR in the US in the near future." Continued Mr. Quintanilla.
About Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Headquartered in San Diego, Innovus Pharma is an emerging leader in OTC and consumer products for men's and women's health and vitality. The Company generates revenues from its lead products Zestra® for female arousal and EjectDelay® for premature ejaculation and has a total of five marketed products in this space, including Sensum+® for the indication of reduced penile sensitivity (for sales outside the U.S. only), Zestra Glide®, Vesele® for promoting sexual and cognitive health, Androferti® (in the US and Canada) to support overall male reproductive health and sperm quality and eventually FlutiCare™ OTC for Allergic Rhinitis, if its ANDA is approved by the U.S. FDA.
For more information, go to www.innovuspharma.com, www.zestra.com; www.ejectdelay.com; www.myvesele.com; www.sensumplus.com; www.myandroferti.com/test/
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Conflict Of Interest
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Thursday, August 10, 2017August 10, 2017
One in 12 docs took payments from opioid makers; hospitals cut use of Isuprel and Nitropress after price hikes; AI helping develop ALS drugs
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Friday, October 7, 2016October 07, 2016
73% of derms take industry money; Area 23, Klick Health, and UnitedHealthcare win big at the MM&M Awards; IPG launches healthcare media agency
The provider gift ban: The day the tchotchkes diedOctober 03, 2016
For some people in the industry ecosystem, the appeal of promo knickknacks endures.
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Tuesday, September 13, 2016September 13, 2016
Drugmakers routinely pay ghostwriters to write industry-funded research articles; Horizon to buy Raptor for $800 million; WellDoc partners with J&J
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Friday, August 19, 2016August 19, 2016
Another study finds doctors who receive gifts from drugmakers prescribe their drugs; Part D spending rose 17% in 2014; Mallinckrodt to open New Jersey site
ACCME, PharmedOut spar over CME moneyDecember 30, 2015
The main accreditation body for CME activities traded barbs with an academic critic over courses designed to enlighten doctors about hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Conflict-of-interest rules spur $23M investmentApril 20, 2015
Schools spent $23 million to bring conflict-of-interest policies in line with regulations aimed at ensuring federally funded research is unbiased.
Open Payments glitches limit submissionsMarch 11, 2015
The CMS said the issues should be resolved this week and will not affect this month's deadline for companies to submit payment data from 2014.
Five things for pharma marketers to know: Friday, March 6March 06, 2015
FDA approves the first biosimilar, judge rules that FDA panel members had conflicts of interest, and a new venture will evaluate the effectiveness of digital health technologies.
Proposed guidelines kick industry off campusDecember 11, 2013
Pew Charitable Trust's proposed conflict of interest guidelines could mean even less face time for sales reps and less industry money for CME programs.
Researchers find schools minting pitch-resistant docsFebruary 04, 2013
A BMJ study finds that medical school gift bans make doctors less likely to prescribe a new drug. Also of note: consumers think money motivates some doctors' recommendations.
CMS releases "Sunshine" final rule: federal preemption, August start dateFebruary 01, 2013
CMS issued its long-delayed final rule for collecting data on industry payments to physicians, ordering data collection to begin in August and asserting that the federal law preempts state laws.
GSK's Connelly: We've changed our ways (and please don't imprison execs)November 05, 2012
GlaxoSmithKline's Dierdre Connelly peeled back the curtain on the company's sales force incentives revamp in a speech to the Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Compliance Congress, and pleaded for recognition that the industry had cleaned up the sketchy practices of the Blockbuster Era.
Medtronic defends physician ties IDed in Senate reportOctober 29, 2012
Medtronic rebuffed Senate Finance Committee charges that the company ghostwrote or influenced journal articles about its InFuse bone-growth product while conspiring to paper over adverse events from the treatment.
Docs downgrade results of pharma-funded clinical trialsSeptember 20, 2012
Physicians take pharma-sponsored clinical trials with a grain of salt, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has found.
Sunshine Act could scare docs away from commercially-supported CMESeptember 13, 2012
Physicians are reconsidering their participation in industry-sponsored CME, fearful that their inclusion in Sunshine Act databases as having received payments from companies will tarnish their reputations and fuel perceptions of conflicts of interest, a survey has found.
Makers of pain pills, advocacy groups at center of Senate probeMay 09, 2012
The Senate Finance Committee is looking to crack down on unnecessary pain prescriptions and is using a money trail to do it.
Journal "pharmascolds" skew policy, says studyApril 12, 2012
Medical journal coverage of the question of physician-industry relationships is "unbalanced" and may be skewing public policy towards ever-more restrictive safeguards against industry influence.
Require disclosure of pharma ties, most docs sayFebruary 14, 2012
The majority of physicians agrees that it's important to disclose to patients any financial relationships with drug and device companies but, research shows, there remains considerable rearguard sentiment to transparency.
Despite decline, ghostwriting in papers still common: studyOctober 25, 2011
Researchers analyzing the prevalence of ghostwriting in leading medical journals over more than a decade saw a decline but found inappropriate authorship remained all too common.
One fourth of family medicine residencies "pharma free," says surveyMarch 25, 2011
Most US family medicine resident programs have limits on drug industry interaction with doctors, and a quarter shun doctor-company contacts altogether, said a survey by Georgetown University Medical Center and the American Medical Student Association.
In stepping up COI rules, Yale takes 'rational' approach to industrySeptember 16, 2010
Yale School of Medicine, which created conflict-of-interest guidelines years ago, has made them binding for physicians in its faculty practice.
ACCME: Peer review, plus other provider controls, enable industry employees to present original research in CMEJune 29, 2010
Several months' worth of dialogue, at times public and heated, between physician groups like the American Heart Association and the ACCME, has resulted in new guidance from the regulator of continuing medical education: Industry scientists, who had been barred from presenting original product-related research at for-credit talks, may now do so as long as provider controls ensure they have zero control over the content.
Physician leaders push back on policy barring industry speakers from talksJune 17, 2010
A policy barring pharmaceutical industry employees from giving continuing medical education talks at meetings has elicited strong opposition from physician leaders.
NIH still thinks universities make the best conflict watchdogMay 26, 2010
The nation's biggest funder of biomedical research has proposed several changes to its rules governing when and how investigators should disclose financial interests from industry.
Specialty societies' code targets conflicts of interestApril 22, 2010
Medical society journals must ban ghostwritten articles and cannot place ads for drugs next to editorial content discussing those products or their makers under a sweeping ethics code signed by several major medical societies.
FDA proposes more openness about advisors' financial tiesApril 22, 2010
The FDA announced a proposal to disclose more information about financial interests among its advisory committee members, while the agency's commissioner, Margaret Hamburg, offered some advice of her own, outlining steps for recruiting needed experts who have financial conflicts.
In protecting market research, federal exclusion may not always applyMarch 25, 2010
Thanks to the work of lobbyists, marketing research-related payments are explicitly excluded from Sunshine legislation enacted Tuesday as part of the healthcare overhaul. But the exclusion may not always apply.
New Jersey's tough new conflict regs face uncertain futureDecember 07, 2009
Conflict-of-interest rules announced by New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs last week would seem to have mixed prospects under an incoming Republican administration.
Journal editors subject authors to greater scrutinyOctober 15, 2009
Researchers submitting manuscripts to many medical journals will have to fill out a more probing disclosure form aimed at exposing potential conflicts of interest.


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Only You can determine your Happiness
Have you ever been frustrated because things didn't work out in your favour? Smile for a second and realize that everyone has been there at one time or the other. I know it may be hard to handle. You made up your mind to achieve something big, and not only that, you set a date for it and eventually it didn't happen. Read More


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It's true.
I made the mistake of trying to copy and paste 9 pages of hilarious dialogue between the ladies into my blog and it froze up on me.
I guess I can post here until the problem is resolved.
If you would like to watch the video that inspired the amazing pages of goodness, here it is:
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God's Creatures Ministry
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(Turkey-1) Turkeys are used to give thanks during Thanksgiving and to celebrate 'life' during Christmas and Easter, but animals and God are waiting for us to set them free. Let's not forget that Jesus lived with animals as a baby and died for all of creation.
"For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross..." Col. 1:19-20 .
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God's Creatures Ministry is committed to spreading God's compassion to all He has made based on The Scriptures. Although we are a Christian Ministry, we encourage all to have their own animal welfare committee in their community. We extend our resources to those who would like to learn more or begin their own God's Creatures Ministry as an extension of us. God created us to have a vegetarian diet and commissioned us to protect His animals. Instead, we have exploited them for our entertainment, fashion, appetite and useless, torturous research. These creatures have the right to live as they were created to live. Because we live IN this world, but are not OF this world, we strive to bring God's mercy and justice to all. We live in God's Kingdom now where Jesus, The Sacrificial Lamb, The Prince of Peace, The Lion of Judah reigns. We look forward to that day when all of creation will be 'set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God' (Romans 8:21) where a little child will lead and guide God's creatures (see Isaiah 11:5-9).
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Date: March 12, 2014
Body:Total out-of-home advertising revenue increased in the fourth quarter of 2013, as well as the full year, according to the latest figures from the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. In the fourth quarter, revenues were up 3.5% compared to the same period in 2013, while full-year revenues increased 4.2% to $6.9 billion.
This marks the 15th straight quarter of year-over-year growth for out-of-home revenues.
The biggest categories in terms of percent growth last year were restaurants, up 11%; insurance and real estate, up 9%; schools, camps and seminars, up 8%; miscellaneous services and amusements, up 6%; and retail, up 5%. Turning to individual companies, the biggest advertisers last year were, in order: McDonald's, Apple, Verizon, AT&T, Warner Bros Pictures, Chase, Samsung, MetroPCS, Microsoft, and Citi.
One of the main factors contributing to out-of-home revenue growth is digital out-of-home video.
Stephen Freitas, OAAA chief marketing officer, stated: "The continuous expansion of digital platforms across OOH formats further enhances the ways in which OOH efficiently delivers the advertisers' message to the consumer in today's increasingly fragmented media environment."
Separately, a recent study from PQ Media found that global consumer exposure to digital out-of-home media increased 75% from eight minutes per week in 2007 to 14 minutes per week in 2013. According to PQ Media, key drivers of DOOH growth included consumers spending more time with media away from home; increased engagement with DOOH screens linked to wireless devices, longer work commutes, and more time devoted to leisure and shopping.
Turning to the future, PQ Media forecast that DOOH exposure is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 8.6% in coming years, reaching 20 minutes per week in 2017, which, in turn, should fuel a 14.2% cumulative annual growth rate in DOOH revenues over the same period.


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Department Information - Biomedical Engineering (BME)
The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers the major in Biomedical Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree. The Department also offers a minor in Bioengineering designed for non-engineering students. (See the entry in the alphabetical listings of Approved Majors, Minors, and Programs for the requirements for the minor in Bioengineering.) In a rigorous, cross-disciplinary training and research environment, the major program provides an engineering education along with a strong background in the biological and physical sciences. It is designed to enhance the development of creativity and collaboration through study of a specialization within the field of biomedical engineering. Teamwork, communication skills, and hands-on laboratory and research experience are emphasized. The curriculum provides students with the underlying engineering principles required to understand how biological organisms are formed and how they respond to their environment. The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Core courses provide depth within the broad field of biomedical engineering. These are integrated with, and rely upon, course offerings from both the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences. To achieve the breadth of engineering experience expected of Biomedical Engineering graduates, additional elective courses from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are required of all Biomedical Engineering students.
The Department also offers a five-year accelerated B.E./M.S. degree, which can be completed within one additional year of studies beyond the Bachelor's degree.
The accelerated B.E./M.S. is intended to prepare high-achieving and highly-motivated undergraduate BME students for either doctoral studies or a variety of advanced professional positions. The program is highly selective with admission based on academic performance as well as undergraduate research. Juniors can be admitted into the accelerated degree program if they satisfy the requirements outlined in the Graduate Bulletin. The requirements for the accelerated program are the same as the requirements for the B.E. and M.S. degree, except that two graduate 500-level courses replace two 300-level electives, so that six graduate credits are counted toward the undergraduate degree.
Graduates are prepared for entry into professions in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology, as well as careers in academia and government. Potential employers include colleges and universities, hospitals, government, research institutes and laboratories, and private industry.
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program in biomedical engineering has the following five specific program educational objectives:
1. Career Preparation: Our graduates will be prepared to excel in bioengineering, bioscience, or medical disciplines in basic and applied research, design, or technology development, representing the fields of academics, government, medicine, law, or industry.
2. Professional Development: Our graduates will emerge as recognized experts in the field of biomedical engineering, and serve in positions of leadership in academics, government, medicine, or industry. Further, our alumni will function successfully as principal members of integrative and interdisciplinary teams.
3. Professional Conduct: Our graduates will hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Further, our alumni will communicate effectively to a variety of target audiences through both written and oral media.
4. Societal Contribution: Our graduates will respond and adapt to the scientific and engineering needs of society both nationally and internationally, seek out new opportunities, and contribute to the development of a healthy and globally competitive economy.
5. Life-long Learning: Our graduates will continually build on their undergraduate foundation of science, engineering, and societal understanding, and continue to develop their knowledge, skills, and contributions throughout their professional careers and private lives. This will include active participation in professional societies, attending and making presentations at conferences, and participating in outreach activities within their areas of expertise.
Student Outcomes
The students will demonstrate the following:
a. the ability to apply knowledge of advanced mathematics, science, biology, physiology, biotechnology, and engineering;
b. the ability to design and conduct experiments from living and non-living systems, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
d. the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
e. the ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology;
f. the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g. the ability to communicate effectively;
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of biomedical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
i. the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning;
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
k. the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for addressing the problems associated with the interaction between living and/or non-living materials and systems.
More details about program educational objectives and outcomes can be found at http://bme.sunysb.edu/bme/ugrad/index.html#abet


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WWDC 2012 Keynote
Hmm, it's a mixed bag this year. There's plenty of new awesomeness, just not for me.
MacBook Pro with Retina display
Bloody fast, bloody awesome, bloody brilliant screen and alas, bloody expensive.
I'm surprised to see the 3GS is still supported, but weird the iPad 1 isn't seeing as it's quite a bit faster than the 3GS. Siri is finally coming to the iPad (yay!), but only the new iPad, not the iPad2 (boo!).
Nice mail improvement to finally be able to insert video and photo in the mail as you type instead of having to compose a mail from the albums app.
Safari iCloud tabs so you can pick up where you left things on your Mac. And an offline reading list for reading on the go is a welcome addition for those of us with crappy carriers (hello t-mobile, I'm looking at you).
No new notifications, no new look, several new apps but none I care about too much at this point.
Mountain Lion
It's coming next month, it'll be available for only $19.99 and I'm shit out of luck as my iMac is too old (late 2006 model) to upgrade to it for some reason which I can't quite understand. So no Airplay Mirroring for me. :/
Mac Pro
Even though it wasn't in the keynote the Mac Pro line finally got updated with a nice speed boost and quite a price slash. Quite a price slash in Apple terms that is, still way out of my league.


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IHTM: I Tried a Skincare Product That Jacked Up My Skin Barrier So Here's How I Handled It
I basically called my mom for help. Except when I say mom, I mean an esthetician.
Bodies are weird, man. And they get even weirder as you get older.
A few years ago I noticed two strange bruises on my calf. I instinctively rubbed the area with my hand, but something odd occurred: I didn't feel any of the pain that usually accompanies rubbing a bruise. Then I got distracted by something shiny and didn't give it much more thought.
A month or so went by and I noticed the bruising again. It was like deja vu except it felt more annoying than mystical.
I decided to investigate, and as I picked, stretched and leaned in closer to the affected area, I realized this was no bruise. It was little purple and magenta lines! The hell?
I started inspecting the rest of my legs and found some more around my left and ankle, and a few sprinkled along my right thigh.
How did I get myself into this mess?!
Turns out, aside from plain old aging, spider veins can be caused by tanning, alcohol, smoking and birth control. You know, all the fun stuff. They are also caused by obesity (don't think this applies in my case, but I did date a guy who once told me to lose 10 pounds) and heredity, so if you hate your parents you can throw that one on top of the pile.
But honestly, who cares how I got them? How do I get rid of them? I can't afford fancy treatments!
Well, one of the root causes of spider veins is poor circulation. I hate to admit this, but I was a smoker for almost 10 years. I officially quit last New Year's Eve, and although I can't say I had my last cigarette that night, I can say that my one or two cigarettes a month has been a vast improvement.
I'm not going to mom you about your smoking because you're a grown-ass adult, but smoking will seriously cramp your beauty style. If you're a serious nicotine addict, I say you take a cue from Stephen Dorff and pop an electronic cigarette in your mouth.
Another way to boost your circulation is to get off your butt and, like, move around. Instead of standing, try jogging. Running, spinning, eliptical machine riding--all good ways to boost your circulation to get the blood moving.
So now that we've successfully quit smoking and become athletes, it's time to consider what we could be putting onto and into our bodies to help us promote and sustain good vein health.
Creams with vitamin K are a good way to go. You can also take vitamin K as a supplement (and I will be running out to buy some as soon as I finish writing this). You should probably be taking more vitamins in general. They're good for you--they're vitamins.
I also read Green For Life a few years ago (it's all about raw smoothies and they're way better than juices) and the author claimed her spider veins went away after making all of her green smoothies with kale. Kale, aside fom being the leafy green of the moment, is also very rich in vitamin K.
Other foods that have a lot of vitamin K include other dark leafy greens (like spinach), spring scallions, broccoli, chilis, brussels sprouts, and cucumbers. A lot of green stuff. Green is in. Pantone says so.
Of course, if you can afford it, you can always just go to a fancy clinic and have a plastic surgeon or dermatologist remove them in a few minutes.
Do you have spider veins? How have you improved them? Have you gotten one of the expensive treatments I dream of?


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A federal move to rely more heavily on the private sector for veterans' health care ran into problems because the hospitals and other providers in Louisiana aren't getting paid quickly.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is more than $35 million behind in paying private Louisiana hospitals, specialty care physicians and others, according to the state's veterans agency chief.
"We are burning the trust of a lot of providers if we ask them to wait two, three, four years for payment," state Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David LaCerte said. "They are simply not going to see any more veterans."
The delay in claims payments comes as U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and John McCain, R-Ariz., are pushing legislation aimed at fixing problems in the veterans' health care system.
The legislation calls for the construction of more VA medical facilities, the hiring of more VA doctors and nurses, and embarking on a two-year pilot project to allow veterans to see private doctors if they have long wait times or live more than 40 miles from a VA facility.
The federal VA is in the process of constructing a modern hospital complex in New Orleans on the same campus as the state's Academic Medical Center — a major training ground of the next generation of physicians, nurses and others in the medical field.
LaCerte said the problem seems to be rooted in the VA's Jackson, Mississippi, office, which processes Louisiana claims for services delivered outside the VA health care system.
He said the claims are being processed manually.
LaCerte said he got some assurance of help during a visit this week with federal VA officials in Washington, D.C., including authority to fill 33 positions to help with claims processing.
The 33 positions aren't new but positions on which a hiring freeze will be lifted, LaCerte said. He said about 50 people are doing the work today.
In addition, LaCerte said a promise was made to allow Austin, Texas, and Denver regional offices help with the claims overflow.
"This region has the highest payment backlog in the entire country," LaCerte said. And Louisiana's situation is "the worst in our region," he said.
He said Louisiana's congressional delegation has been told it was a "software issue. It somewhat is a software issue but it is also a human capital issue."
Louisiana Hospital Association President Paul Salles said the professional group is planning three meetings in August in Baton Rouge, Alexandria and Shreveport, during which those who have pending claims can sit down with VA officials from Jackson to try to get to the root of the problem.
"We really don't know what all the issues are. There have been some fairly significant delays in the hospitals getting paid," Salles said.
Follow Marsha Shuler on Twitter, @MarshaShulerCNB.
For more coverage of the state capitol, follow Louisiana Politics at http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/


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Schedules permitting, I take a small number of private students. Typically these are ambitious young conductors studying at undergraduate level in universities or conservatoires, other than the RNCM or Manchester University. I also work with a number of more experienced conductors – some call it an "MOT".
The format of these lessons varies from student to student, depending on the stage they are at and how much conducting they are actually doing. Ideally it will involve watching videos of the student in rehearsal and performance as well as discussions of scores they might be preparing and a bit of fresh air conducting. I can also arrange professional level rehearsal pianists or student ensembles to work with.
I profess to not being very good at teaching just for the sake of my bank balance, and I do think it is of fairly limited value to take conducting lessons if you are not actually conducting, or have an upcoming audition or course to work towards. Much better that you apply to come on a course I am teaching so that we can meet in an environment where you will be doing some conducting, and take it from there.
However, if you are interested in a one to one consultation please feel free to get in touch.
If meeting face to face is not possible, an increasingly effective option is conducting lessons via distance-learning! You can send me a video file online and I can add a commentary over the file and send it back to you. Easy!


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The One Thing to Do for Domestic Violence
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You're not liable for the violence. tucson domestic violence lawyer, unfortunately, isn't uncommon. It can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in severe cases, even death. It may not be simple to recognize domestic violence at first. It is necessary to be aware that it doesn't always manifest as physical abuse. In general, domestic violence is a problem for society and not simply the particular victims. It may include the following acts in an attempt to exercise power and authority over another person.
If you are going through domestic violence, or know somebody who is, there are a number of organizations who can assist. If it is identified, several actions could be taken by the principal care physician. It has a significant adverse impact on workplace productivity every year. It can also take away a person's sense of safety and security, influencing his or her ability to trust others. It is not a disagreement. It is a major public-health problem in that it affects millions of people and often results in physical and emotional injuries and even deaths. It can occur anytime and anywhere and can affect your workplace.
The Hidden Treasure of Domestic Violence
Victims think that nobody else will want them. For instance, the victim may depend on the perpetrator for financial support or child support. A casualty of domestic violence is allowed to get emergency medical care no matter immigration status. It's important for both prospective victims of domestic violence and others in order to recognize the typical indicators and behaviors connected with instances of domestic abuse and violence.
Victims frequently have bad credit records and employment histories on account of the violence they've experienced. If you think that you're the victim of domestic violence, it is crucial that you retain a seasoned attorney immediately. Victims of domestic violence could be in need of well-being and social services which are available locally. Domestic violence victims might need to move a lot more times than the typical person to be able to steer clear of continued violence.
The victim can also receive an order letting them stay in their home pending additional court action, or keep property like a car, which enables the victim to look after their children or get to get the job done. Unfortunately, a lot of victims couldn't muster enough courage to achieve that. If you're a victim of abuse, you're never to blame. Besides the immediate bodily injuries resulting from the abuser, abuse victims suffer other injuries because of domestic violence.
In case the victim doesn't have a wise phone, look at pooling money with a couple of friends and neighbors to acquire her one and pre-load it using a security app that is linked to all of your phones so that you can turn into a de facto support net for her. Crime victims in the State of Kansas might be able to recoup losses on account of their victimization. It is ordinarily committed by perpetrators of different types of domestic violence.Read More


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Paul Blowers has been named chief information officer at Plante Moran.
Prior to Plante Moran, Blowers was part of the global IT executive team at Kelly Services in Troy, Mich., where he was chief architect and senior director of enterprise architecture and business solutions. He has IT leadership experience in strategy, architecture, solution delivery and operations and has worked in staffing, manufacturing, utilities, and management consulting industries. At Plante Moran, Blowers will be responsible for the information technology that supports Plante Moran's enterprise goals.
"We are pleased to welcome Paul Blowers to Plante Moran. His cross sectional, global experiences made him an excellent choice to lead our demanding and comprehensive technology and information needs," said Plante Moran managing partner Gordon Krater.
Prior to joining Kelly Services in 2007, Blowers worked for Accenture from 1995 to 2007. Major assignments at Accenture included serving as lead architecture specialist for a global chemical company and leading technology project teams for several large utility companies across the United States.
Blowers is taking on the role of CIO following the upcoming retirement of Doug Brady, who has been with Plante Moran since 1987.
"Doug Brady was Plante Moran's first CIO and has done a tremendous job implementing and maintaining the highest standards and efficiencies in our technology systems and information management that allowed us to have a competitive advantage," said Krater. "His leadership and success have laid the foundation for Paul to continue serving Plante Moran's information needs for the next generation."
Blowers holds a master of science degree from Walsh College and a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College, where he was an NCAA All-American Athlete, NCAA All-American Academic and graduated cum laude. He is also Project Management Professional, Six Sigma and ITIL certified. Blowers has served as a panel presenter for Salesforce.com, is the author of "Security in the Cloud," (Staffing Industry Review Magazine) and co-author of the textbook e-Commerce in Virtual Worlds.
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Assistant Chief Officer Ann Hall, who is responsible for finance and commissioning for Cleveland Police, is being investigated over unauthorised payments to an executive coaching company, the police watchdog said.
Her suspension follows the sacking last year of the force's Chief Constable Sean Price, allegations against his deputy Derek Bonnard, and a long-running criminal investigation into alleged corruption at the police authority.
Cindy Butts, of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, admitted that, given the force's recent history, "news of this investigation may cause some concern among the public".
Mrs Hall, a member of the Association of Chief Police Officers, was born in North Lanarkshire and became the force's executive director of finance nine years ago.
She was suspended on Thursday after an allegation over the misuse of public funds between July 2010 and October 2011 was referred to the watchdog last week.
A force spokesman said: "It should be emphasised that suspension is a neutral act and it should not be inferred from the decision to suspend that any potential misconduct matters have been proven."
Barry Coppinger, Cleveland's police and crime commissioner, said he wanted to see the watchdog's investigation completed "as swiftly and thoroughly as is possible".
Ministers told the Commons in February that a new "code of ethics" will require every officer to demonstrate "honesty and truthfulness" in the wake of growing concerns over police corruption.
Mr Price became the first chief constable to be sacked in 35 years when a disciplinary panel found he had lied about his role in the recruitment of the former police authority chairman's daughter. It also found he directed a member of staff to lie about it.
Mr Bonnard faces a four week disciplinary hearing into alleged misconduct and is suspended from his role of Deputy Chief Constable.


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July 22, 2007
Korean shipbuilders again in No. 1 spot
Korean shipbuilders overtook their Chinese rivals in new orders obtained in the first half of the year, reports Korea Overseas Information Service, quoting figures from London-based Clarkson Research Studies.
Korean companies such as the world's No.1 shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and No. 2 Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won a combined 15.3 million compensated gross tons (CGTs) in new orders in the January-June period, up 51.5 percent from a year ago, Clarkson Research Studies said.
In the same period, Chinese shipbuilders received a combined 13.8 million CGTs in new orders, yielding the top position to their Korean rivals, which received a consolidated 6.9 million CGTs in new orders in the first four months of the year, falling behind the Chinese shipyards' 8.5 million CGTs.
Clarkson Research said Korean shipbuilders outpaced Chinese shipyards thanks to increased new orders for containerships in May and June.
On a CGT basis, with orders totaling 35.8 million CGT. Korean shipbuilders took 42.7 percent of all newbuilding orders worldwide in the January-June period, up 8.08 percentage points from a year ago, Clarkson Research said said.
Japanese shipbuilders received a combined 2 million CGT in new orders in the first half, down 67.9 percent from a year earlier.
Korea also retained its No. 1 world ranking in terms of backlogs of orders and the volume of vessels built.
Korean shipbuilders' combined backlogs of orders totaled 53.7 million CGT as of the end of June, compared with Chinese yards' 38.8 million CGT and Japanese shipbuilders' 29.6 million CGT.
Korean shipbuilders built 6.6 million CGT in the first half of the year, followed by the Japanese shipbuilders with 4.2 million CGTs and the Chinese shipyards with 2.2 million CGTs.
Korean shipyards are forecast to see their exports rise 18 percent to $26 billion this year boosted by continuous demand for high-value ships and other products.


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Flick the lightswitch 25 times to win a supprise!
Another good tip-off is trying to adjust light levels. You can't really do that. If you see a light switch nearby, turn it on and off and see if it works. That's one of the few things you can't do in a lucid dream. What the hell. I can fly around, have an interesting conversation with Albert Schweitzer. I can explore all these new dimensions of reality, not to mention I can have any kind of sex I want, which is way cool. So I can't adjust light levels. So what?
But that's like one of the things that you do to test if you're dreaming or not, right?
Yeah, like I said, you can totally train yourself to recognize it. I mean just hit a light switch every now and then. If the lights are on, and you can't turn them off, then most likely you're dreaming. And then you can get down to business. And believe me, it's unlimited.


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Indian model Lakshmi Menon (Women), after Alexis Mabille Couture, Paris, July 2012.With the change of seasons upon us (and oodles of rain in the UK), it is the time of year when the mind turns to contemplating a holiday in the sun someplace warm over the Christmas/New Year period (Mexico, Cuba, Australia, Phuket, Argentina anyone?). I love the crisp, clear weather that heralds the change of summer into Autumn (the rain, not so much!) but after a few months of heavy grey skies, a holiday where coats, gloves and beanies are not required holds much allure.
Lakshmi's lovely, fresh white on white ensemble (broken up with blue sunglasses and a colourful necklace) is the perfect outfit for sightseeing, shopping and lunching someplace warm.