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Ever since Nokia had announced that it'd be making a comeback to the smartphone market, the brand-loyalists have been waiting with their eyes wide open for the company to give a sneak peak of the upcoming smartphones.
As you may already know, the company is expected to launch two smartphones (or even more) with both of them catering to different price categories. While the lower priced D1C has been spotted in the wild several times, we haven't seen any images of the higher priced variant (at least not until now). That's changing today.
Also Read: Good News: Nokia Feature Phones to Be Launched Before Android Smartphones in 2017
Thanks to the folks at GizmoChina for spotting the video renders of what could be called the Nokia C1 on Weibo.
If the renders are anything to go by, the Nokia C1 could feature a stunning design. As you can see from the images, the display consumes most of the front with the selfie camera and a few sensors sitting on either side of the speaker mesh. A similar mesh can also be spotted just below the screen.
The power button sits on the right side of the device with another button placed towards the bottom which we predict to be a dedicated shutter button. Turing the device back, one can spot a large camera module with the dual camera setup in between a triple LED flash and a Xenon flash.
The video render also reveals key specifications of the device. It will come equipped with a Snapdragon 830 chipset (yet-to-be-made-official) along with 4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB storage variants. The dual camera setup at the back will be a combination of 12+16MP sensors. Up front, there will be a 5MP camera for capturing selfies.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Could Be Priced Up to 20% More Than Galaxy S7, Find Out Why
Unlike the previous Nokia smartphones, the C1 will be a truly Android-powered smartphone with Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The leaked render suggests that the phone will feature the 3.5mm jack and USB Type-C for media transfers and charging. A 3,210mAh battery will power the entire package.
All said done and done, we suggest to take this information with a pinch of salt for these renders may just be concepts and may never see the light of the day.


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MLB: Rangers' Darvish flirts with no-no
Yu Darvish was nearly perfect against the Astros, taking a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and striking out a career-high 15 to lead the Rangers to a 2-1 victory last night in Houston for their eighth straight win.
Darvish dominated the Astros until Carlos Corporan lined a home run into the right-field seats with one out in the eighth for Houston's only hit.
In Minneapolis, Andrew Albers threw a two-hitter in his second career start and the Twins backed him with a pair of home runs to beat the Indians 3-0. … In Toronto, Alberto Callaspo hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the Athletics' four-run ninth inning, sparking a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays. … In Chicago, Mat Latos threw eight scoreless innings, and Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer to lead the Reds past the Cubs 2-0. … Also in Chicago, Chris Sale scattered nine hits in his third complete game of the season, and the White Sox topped the Tigers 6-2.
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is moving on a day after tweeting a fan in San Francisco threw a banana onto the field near him during a game.
"It's unfortunate that things happen like that, but it ain't going stop me, myself and the Orioles," he told reporters last night in Phoenix. "I've got a bigger concern in my head than someone's ignorance or act of whatever. You know what I mean?"
Jones, who is black, homered in the top of the ninth and had four RBIs in the Orioles' 10-2 win over the Giants on Sunday. He didn't say anything about the incident after the game, but posted a tweet with an expletive that a fan had thrown a banana onto the field during the ninth inning.
TRACK: Fraser-Pryce rolls in 100m
With her long hot-pink hair slashing in the air behind her, Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce captured the 100 meters at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow yesterday with a winning margin reminiscent of a Usain Bolt victory.
Fraser-Pryce sped to an early lead that kept growing and finished in a world-leading 10.71 seconds. Silver medalist Murielle Ahoure of the Ivory Coast trailed by a massive 0.22 seconds, more than double the previous top margin in 30 years of world championships. Defending champion Carmelita Jeter of the United States took bronze the in 10.94.
The U.S., which leads the medals standings with three gold and six overall after Day 3, got its part of the glory, too, when David Oliver led a 1-2 finish in the 110 hurdles with Ryan Wilson second.
NBA: Source: 76ers hire new coach
A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press yesterday the Sixers have hired Spurs assistant Brett Brown to be their new head coach, replacing Doug Collins, who resigned in April.
GOLF: Hardy leads U.S. Amateur
Nick Hardy shot a 5-under-par 65 to take an early lead at the U.S. Amateur yesterday in Brookline, Mass. England's Neil Raymond shot 3-under at the par-70, 7,310-yard Country Club. The event is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Francis Ouimet's landmark victory in the 1913 U.S. Open at The Country Club.
ETC.: IOC rips Russia's anti-gay law
The Olympic leadership is "cross" with Russia for implementing anti-gay legislation ahead of the Winter Games, a senior IOC official said yesterday, insisting there must be no restrictions on athletes in Sochi next year.
An arraignment on charges of rape will take place Aug. 21 for former Vanderbilt football players Brandon Vandenburg, Cory Batey, Brandon Banks and Jaborian "Tip" McKenzie.

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Reviewed By Kurt K (TERRE HAUTE, IN) Reviewed for a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT —6/30/2017 12:51 PM
After driving a little over 100,000 miles in my Lincoln Mark LT truck, my shoe heels had worn a hole completely through the original floor mats. I was looking for a good replacement so I wouldn't end up wearing a hole through the carpet and floor board next. These mats seem to be good quality. They are not an exact match in shape or color, but close enough. Installation was easy. They look good, carpet is thick and hopefully will last at least another 100,000 miles.


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Recent publications using the center resources
Recent publications using the imaging core
On-going projects in the Lemasters laboratory which make use of the center instrumentation:
- Intravital Imaging of Liver Function using Multiphoton Microscopy
- Ischemia Reperfusion in Liver
- Chemical Hypoxia
- Autophagy/Mitophagy
- Mitochondrial Permeability Transition (MPT)
- Acetaminophen Toxicity
- Luminescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy
Images from projects that used the facility scopes:
|Multiphoton intravital image of polarized mitochondria (green) in mouse liver. Courtesy of Drs. Venkat Ramshesh, Zhi Zhong and John Lemasters
|Distribution of electrical potential in a mouse hepatocyte. Courtesy of Dr. John Lemasters
|Confocal image of white blood cell for oxidized LDL (red), heat shock protein (green) and DNA (blue). Courtesy of Farzan Soodavar and Dr. Samar Hammad
|Confocal image of mitochondria (green) and lysosomes (red) in hepatocarcinoma cells. Courtesy of Drs. Eduardo Maldonado and John Lemasters
|Kidney carcinoma cells labelled foractin (green) and DNA (blue). Courtesy if Drs. Vladimir Beljanski and Charles Smith.
|Polarized motichondria (red) in adult myocyte. Courtesy of Drs. Venkat Ramshesh and John Lemasters


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A planned giving website for your prospects and even a planned giving website for financial advisors is not an add-on to your marketing plan. It's the hub. A must. And it gives them 24/7 access to your information.
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Porsche Boxster Wheels / Rims, Lights & Mirrors
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A road-classic, the 2004 Porsche Boxster was introduced in 1997 as a mid-size roadster. 2000 and 2003 model years saw minor changes and styling modifications.
It reminds of the earlier Porsche 356 Speedster and 550 Spyder. Performace packaged into a balanced whole. Speedy acceleration delivered on demand from a willing engine configuration, complemented by the right set of wheels, rims and covers, lights and mirrors to make it fit together well and function exceptionally, even in comparison to other class-favorites.
Muscular and tractable, Boxter and Boxster S models are available. Make firmer suspension tuning come to life with the right set of Porsche Boxter wheels/rims.
When it comes to the specially designed wheels of the Porsche Boxter, we offer wheel configurations that fit, work and deliver, while looking GREAT!Style and character uniquely its own, very unlike the 911.
Sporting a 2.7L horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine, with 16-inch alloy wheels and an automatic rear spoiler, this speedy roadster is at its peak for the base models. For the Boxster S think performance equipment, come to life. It offers a 3.2L engine, sport-tuned suspension, and 17" Porsche OEM alloy wheels.
The options available to owners and buyers of Porsche Boxters, makes for various wheel and tire combinations and lots of opportunity in the aftermarket and parts arena to experiment and shine. We have the wheels, rims, automotive lighting products and Porsche Boxter parts, to let you redefine your speedy roadster.
Lots of subtle changes in 2003 still leaves the Boxter intact with clean and purely Porsche uniqueness. From the front it reminds of the 911, but bringin up the rear, it is inspired by the stylings of the 356 Speedster and 550 Spyder.
Competing against BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Honda S2000, it is lightweight, balanced and agile.
A ride that is easy to take and live withClassic Porsche inspired by the early 1930's true bluebloods from this stable. Stability management systems on the Boxter and Boxter S standard 16-inch wheels can be upsized with confidence to 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels.
Other roadsters in this class include the BMW Z4, Honda S2000, Mercedes SLK, and Audi TT, as well as some speedy racers like the Mazda Miata, Nissan 350 Z, Chevrolet Corvette, and Lexus SC430.
There are again a wide selection of wheels/rims and Porsche OEM wheel covers and wheel configurations for the Porsche Boxster wheels/rims power performance and speedy requirements. Also, as a roadster and racer at heart and on wheels, it deserves the best in fitment, precision, quality, value, identity and excellence!
At first glance the list seems long, when thinking about wheels and custom rims, but once you think of all the potential combinations and variations, it quickly makes sense. It is also of the utmost importance that the appropriate selection that is right for your Porsche Boxter is made, whether it is newer, older or even classic model year and styling, specialty or racing application.
Strip, street, road and track-side automotive enthusiasts will quickly convince you of the rationale to upsize your rims to boost performance and that larger rims in the rear is the answer for the Porsche vehicles. Be sure to discuss your specific needs and requirements with our technical experts when placing your order to ensure ultimate ride, safety and customer satisfaction. Compatibility and appropriate application, clearances, modifications etc. all figure into this wheel-ensemble.
Getting it right the first time at an affordable price, is now possible and affordable at wheelsrims.net.
Some of the Porsche Boxter wheels we have on offer, include, both alloy and steel wheels, and when you scan over the list provided here, it is easy to see that there are a couple of design favorites, sizes and widths that are preferred, recommended and will ensure the ultimate ride. We make choosing wisely and with more than your wallet, a welcome reality!
For more details on the list of Porsche Boxter wheels provided here, consult our products pages below, (the rims are listed by size, type, finish, design and application, model year and detail configuration):
16 x 6 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; 5 Spoke, Front 1997 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
with 50 mm offset.
17 x 8.5 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; Forked Spoke, Rear 1998 – 2004 Porsche Boxster, with 50mm offset, Sport Classic wheel configuration.
18 x 7.5 Alloy Wheel, Bright Silver; 5 Spoke 2001 – 2003 Porsche Boxster
with 50mm offset, Turbo Look configuration.
17 x 8.5 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; 5 Spoke Rear 2001 – 2003 Porsche Boxster 48mm offset, w/o recessed center.
18 x 9 Alloy Wheel in Bright Silver; 5 Double Spoke Rear for all 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster models, with a 52mm offset, Carrera wheel match made in heaven!
17 x 7 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Double Spoke Front 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
55mm offset.
18 x 8 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Hollow Twisted Spoke Front 2002 – 2004 Porsche Boxster, 50 mm offset.
18 x 10 Alloy Wheel silver; 5 Spoke Rear 2004 Porsche Boxster
47mm offset.
18 x 7.5 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Raised Spline Spoke Front for 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster application with a characteristic 50mm offset.
18 x 9 Alloy Wheel Hyper Silver; 10 Forked Spokes Rear 2001 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
with 52mm offset.
17 x 7 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; Forked Spoke, Front 1998 – 2004 Porsche Boxster with 55mm offset, Sport Classic wheel.
18 x 7.5 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; 10 Spoke 2001 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
50mm offset, and grooved spokes.
17 x 7 Alloy Wheel Standard Finish; 5 Spoke Front 2001 – 2003 Porsche Boxster
with 55mm offset, w/o recessed center.
18 x 7.5 Alloy Wheel Bright Silver; 5 Double Spoke Front 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster, with 50mm offset.
18 x 7.5 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Flat Spoke Front 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
with 50mm offset.
17 x 8.5 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Double Spoke Rear 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
48mm offset.
18 x 9 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Spoke Rear 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
18 x 9 Alloy Wheel Hyper Silver; 10 Grooved Spoke Rear 2001 – 2004 Porsche Boxster.
18 x 9 Alloy Wheel Silver; 5 Raised Spline Spoke Rear 2003 – 2004 Porsche Boxster
with 52mm offset.
18 x 10 Alloy Wheel Bright Silver; 5 Twisted Spoke Rear 2002 – 2003 Porsche Boxster. with 47mm offset; IXRC option called Sport Techo wheel configuration.
Trim ring sets and wheel covers in various sizes and finishes complete the look and function of the vehicle. Be sure to browse our special offerings for the ones you prefer, stainless steel, chrome and silver trim are popular favorites. For OEM, new, used, genuine, aftermarket, copy, replica, replacement or custom upgrade, we have all the Porsche Boxter wheel covers that your heart could desire.
For the signature Porsche head lights, tail lights, turning signals and parking lamps, corner markers and all related automotive lighting parts, see the product pages below or contact our technical experts, who can advise you on sourcing and options.
Most Popular Porsche Boxster Wheels / Rims, Mirrors Lights
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To fix a rear main seal, drain all the oil from both the crankcase and the radiator. Clean the engine and the transmission. Lift the engine a few inches above using a crane, and loosen the motor mounts. Unplug the distributor located at the back of the engine.Continue Reading
To remove the oil pan, raise the engine to an appropriate height using the jack stands. Loosen the oil span bolts, and pry it off the engine using a putty knife. Unplug the rear main bearing cap bolt carefully to avoid scratching the crankshaft. Study the three types of rear main seals, and then use a small brass punch to unplug the upper part of the seal. Make it easier to remove by having somebody rotate the engine by hand at the tapped end of the seal punch towards the direction of the crankshaft.
Soap up the side that moves, and oil the side that slides on the crankshaft to remount the upper seal on the crankshaft. Twist the crankshaft in one direction, and then place the seal on top of it as it is continuously pushed into the hole. Both the old seal and the neoprene should be pressed on the main cap.
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Metabolism, which is closely linked to nutrition, is a process by which the body converts the food you take into the energy. The body needs the energy to perform functions, even when you are at rest your body still needs the energy to carry out the function of inhalation/exhalation of air and also for circulating the blood. A person's requirements of calories depending on the gender of the person, age and also upon the body composition.
One of the best ways to increase the metabolism rate is to increase the muscle mass which can be achieved through strength training workouts. Muscle tissues can burn calories at a faster rate than fat tissue. Therefore, by increasing amount of muscle tissue or by converting the fat tissues to muscle will increase the metabolism, and will aid in burning extra calories.
Increasing the metabolism through diet is not as widely proven, but with the help of foods, it can be temporarily increased. The foods that may help in the burning of more calories are:
- Green tea
Green tea is considered as the one of the best food that has evidence of raising the metabolic rate. Green tea contains catechins and caffeine which helps the body to utilize extra energy after drinking several cups of green tea per day. Studies have shown that green tea has an antioxidant by the name of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that contributes slightly in the amount of calorie burn.
1. Water
For the processing of the food inside the body and to convert the calories into the required energy, water is needed. Whereas, the dehydration will slow this process and is a disadvantage for your body.
2. Capsaicin
This compound gives the burning sensation to the spicy peppers and can increase your metabolic rate. You can increase your metabolism by trying spicier foods and add some chili peppers to your meals.
3. Caffeine
Caffeine is found in the tea and coffee. It helps in increasing the metabolism rate. But this only happens with an enormous intake of caffeine, 8 to 10 cups in a day. Caffeine can cause sleep problems in some people, heartburn, or high blood pressure, so if you have faced these effects then do not increase your caffeine intake.
4. Lean protein
Increase satiety can prevent your overeating, and this can be lead to feel you fuller for longer. This increased satiety can be obtained by eating protein-rich or lean protein foods like eggs or chicken.
5. Whole grains
Whole grains take a longer time to convert into energy. Such foods like oats and barley that have high fiber will keep your metabolism busy for longer time period.
Prevent your body to enter into starvation mode and avoid to go for crash diets. In starvation mode, the metabolism gets slow to avoid the consumption of food very rapidly, and there is a possibility of losing the muscle mass. This will make losing weight more difficult.
The addition of these foods to your diet can help to enhance the resting metabolism of the body. If your goal is to lose weight, then increase the exercise to burn the calories.


text: job details posted 18 July 2018 location athens, attica job category information technology job type μόνιμη reference number 11137 apply now Email this job print job description Great opportunity for young Information Security professionals! If working as a Junior SOC Analyst is an ambition of yours, we have just the right offer to make! We are looking for dynamic individuals with academic or minimum working exposure in Information Security and you want to kickstart your career, join our client's team!Our client, a company with a wide range of clientele in Greece, Western Europe & Middle East, is one of the leaders in the Cyber Security sector. They provide continuous training to their people along with career development opportunities. The position is full-time and permanent, based in Athens.benefitsThe company offers to the Junior SOC Analyst position:continuous on the job trainingrapid professional growth and clear career pathchallenging projects (for clients in the Middle East etc)ability to obtain cyber security certificationsresponsibilitiesIf you are interested in taking this unique Junior SOC Analyst opportunity, get ready to be part of a fast-moving and dynamic team and work with innovative SIEM technologies. Your day-to-day tasks will include:Provide analysis and monitor security log dataIdentify security incidents and perform 1st level investigation on information security issuesWork with Level 2 Analysts for incident responseWork on a flexible time schedule to meet the clients' needsrequirementsIf you are interested in the role of the Junior SOC Analyst, you will need to possess the following in order to be a perfect match:Academic or minimum working experience in Information Security (relevant MSc or internship)Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes on systems/networks and applicationsKnowledge of TCP/IP ProtocolsGood understanding of Linux and Windows infrastructures as well as basic network security architecture Ability to apply analytical concepts for problem solving and troubleshooting on tight deadlinesAbility to work on flexible and rotational shiftsStrong will for further improvementinformationIf you want to discuss this Junior SOC Analyst opportunity further, give me as a call at 210-6770523, Monday-Friday 09:30-17:00 and ask for Thanos Loumproukos.Please note that for transparency and equity reasons, only those applications made online via our site will be assessed. After the screening of all the CVs received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview. All applications are considered strictly confidential. share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google+


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One of those fighters who appears to be stuck is WBO #1 ranked contender Genesis Servania (26-0, 11). Since the new year he has been waiting for an eliminator though seen fights fall through, such as one with Hungarian Zsolt Bedak, who will instead fight Leo Santa Cruz in a non-title affair.
The situation has become that frustrating that last week the WBO announced that they were ordering an eliminator bout between Servania and the #6 ranked Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr (29-3-1, 9). Strangely whilst this is plan B for the WBO it does look like a much better bout than one involving Bedak, though questions do need to be asked regarding Sanchez's ranking, considering he has fought just twice in the last 18 months. One of those bouts was a KO loss, at Super Flyweight, to Zolani Tete whilst the other was a decision win, back in March, against the limited Luis Melendez, who is now 0-9 outside of his native Colombia.
As for when this bout will be made, there is no cut and dry date though the WBO did send out a letter dated April 16th to both promoters and gave a 15 day window before they would be calling purse bids on the bout. Essentially saying that the bout will go to purse bids at the start of May. Hopefully that means the bout will be held in the summer and the winner will move onto a fight with the talent Cuban sensation who hasn't fought since his December 31st victory over Hisashi Amagasa in Japan.
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Exposing North Korea
A U.N. report reveals the regime's abuses—and criticizes its enablers in Beijing.
A United Nations panel on Monday released a major new report on human rights in North Korea—and some of the ways Pyongyang's friends compound its abuses. The persuasive power of the report is its breadth and detail documenting the Kim family regime's depredations, and it is notable to see the U.N. weighing in so substantively and, in one important instance, so explicitly.
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November 3, 2013 (CHICAGO) --Police confirm they captured a small, foot-long alligator roaming free under an escalator in American Airlines' Terminal 3 at O'Hare.
Authorities spotted the gator Friday morning and quickly wrangled the reptile, which is now in the care of the Chicago Herpetological Society.
A maintenance worker initially found the alligator. Chicago police spokesman Jose Estrada said Sunday an officer captured the reptile by putting a trash can over it.
The Chicago Herpatoligical Society's president says the animal is in "pretty bad shape" and the society is trying to nurse it back to health.
There was no word how the alligator wound up at the airport or how long it had been there.
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1997 Peugeot 406 Coupé V6 Pack 3.0 V6 petrol
Simply the most beautiful Coupé this side of a Maserati
The Coupé features doors inclined by 4° to the inside to facilitate closing. The hinge on the driver side door (left) keeps coming unscrewed and had to be replaced once.
Exhaust rusted through (probably due to salt in winter, a normal thing in Switzerland).
Amplifier had to be replaced.
All in all, I would say I had to get little done, considering the car's age.
General Comments:
Best things first. This must be the most beautiful affordable production car at the moment. I simply can't stop taking in the perfect lines Pininfarina designed for the Coupé.
The inside is taken 1:1 from the limousine, which is a bit sad.
The manual gearshift works well, but the lever travels a bit long. For a 200+hp car, one would expect a more precise shifter.
The engine is not very sporty at the low RPMs I keep it at to conserve fuel. When you push it past 3000, however, she screams.
The rear seats are remarkably comfortable for a Coupé and even headroom is ample. The drawback is that the rear seats are 2 singles, therefore not allowing the car to seat five.
What keeps surprising me is the sheer size of the trunk. It rivals the trunk of many mid-size limousines, leaving that of most Coupés far behind.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th April, 2003
1st Oct 2004, 10:21
The Pininfarina styled pug sure is a beauty and I would have been by far and away the best coupe ever IF it wasn't for one massive design flaw... pillar-less windows!!! this is a MUST for a true coupe and should have been offered even if as a more expensive option.
I've seen only ever seen one which was an aftermarket custom mod... but it was gorgeous with the windows down. It also required chassis strengthening.
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He currently is the George Frederick Jewett Professor of Studio Art at Dartmouth College where he assumed the chairmanship of the department in 1988 after teaching for thirteen year in the MFA program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Prior to his tenure at Iowa he was for ten years the Director of the MFA and Visiting Critics program at Fort Wright College in Spokane, WA. Before leaving the Northwest for Iowa he founded and was the acting Dean of the Spokane Studio School. In addition he's done teaching sessions at the Vermont Studio Center and the Chautauqua School of Art.
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He has been included in over 359 group shows throughout the country. A sampling of New York venues would be the Lori Bookstein Gallery, Westbeth Gallery, Union League Club, the Bowery Gallery, the Babcock Galleries, the Kouros Gallery, the Denise Bibro Fine Art, Inc and the Painting Center. A few examples of museum and academic galleries throughout the country would be Long Island University, Colby College, The Butler Institute of American Art, Norther Illinois University, Washington State University, Blackfish Gallery in Portland Oregon, Randolph-Macon Women's College, Maryland Institute and College of Art, Brattleboro Museum, Smith College, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Marion Koogler McKay Institute in San Antonio, TX, Boston Center for the Arts, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware College of Art and Design, Olson-Larson galleries, West Des Moines, IA, The College of William and Mary, Purdue University, Arkansas Art Center, and the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA. He has shown with Wayne Thiebaud and Carol Summers at Idaho State University and in the bi-annual exhibition at the National Academy of Design Museum in New York since his induction into its membership in 1994.
in 2007 he was awarded The Charles Loring Elliot Award & Medal for Drawing at the 182nd Annual Exhibion of Contemporary American Art at the National Academy of Design Museum in New York. He has been awarded artist residences at Yaddo, MacDowell, The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, The Millay Colony, The Tyrone Guthrie Center in Ireland and the Pouch Cove Foundation in St. John's Newfoundland. He's been the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award form Boston University and a Ford Foundation Research and Travel Grand and an honorary MA from Dartmouth.


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For the first debut, i'll tell you the Young Adult Paranormal is on high demand this summer. Like REAL demand. i mean, Adventure rank 1st on the most favourite film to watch by public, so there's really no reason why not to 'step up' the adventure with kick-ass paranormal characters fighting-off the evil villain to save the world. GO HEROES!
I would say, the characters in YA Paranormal are hard *RihannasongHard,onthebackground* like tough hard, not wimpy. And who don't love a kick-ass? and, no, NOT the kick-ass from the film. That one is, uh, 10000x sugar-coated with unicorns and rainbows. Think of YA Paranormal with a dash of James Bond and Mission Impossible. Yeah, that is the definition of H.A.R.D. (and delish guys i could say *winks*)
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- Anita Blake (first 5 books) by Lauren K. Hamilton
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Now i'm still reading the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Saw the quotes on GoodRead, the characters have funny conversation there, and so far so good. I like it.
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The rating, however, remains underpinned by the strengths of the rebranded Mydentist (previously IDH), and its leading market position in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) dental sector, characterised by long-term contracts supporting stable cash generation. KEY RATING DRIVERS Continued UDA Under-Delivery: The ratings reflect decreased (UDA) delivery at 90.4% in FY17 (financial year ended March 2017) compared with 92.4% in FY16 and management's guidance of flat near-term delivery. This was the result of a change in the underlying patient mix and increased NHS scrutiny over delivery, claims and performance benchmarks, which we view as an industry-wide trend to improve the system's value and service. As a result Mydentist's productivity suffered with new management taking active measures to recover UDA performance. This includes increasing the number of dentists, actively managing dentist productivity, and streamlining administration, in addition to increasing the share of private treatments. Margin Deterioration: We expect EBITDA margin to stabilise at 10.5% in FY18 before gradually increasing under assumed low single-digit sales growth and slow recovery in UDA delivery. This follows a decline in EBITDA margins to 10.9% in LTM 1Q FY18, from 11.7% in FY17 and 14.2% in FY16, primarily driven by reduced gross margin as a result of increased usage of locums in dental practices and adverse FX impact on the Dental Directory division, increases in both headcount and living wage, as well as an increasing share of the lower-margin private and Dental Directory businesses in total revenue. Weak Leverage & Financial Flexibility: As a result of a larger amount and the high cost of debt following the recent refinancing and profit deterioration due to UDA underperformance and FX impact, FFO adjusted net leverage increased to 7.9x in FY17 (vs. 6.7x in our prior rating case projections) and is expected to increase further to 8.6x in FY18 in light of the even weaker operating results in 1Q FY18. FFO fixed charge cover weakened to 1.6x (vs. 2.0x as per prior expectation) and is expected to decrease further to 1.4x in FY18. We view these metrics as commensurate with a 'B-' rating. Elevated Execution Risk: New management has been put in place to tackle the challenges the company is facing. Strategy has been changed to limit acquisitions and focus on productivity of existing practices. There are plans to improve business performance. However, actions will take time to feed into performance. In order to drive growth, capex is still needed to improve facilities to attract privately funded patients. Failure to turn around could compromise the deleveraging profile. UK's Largest Dental Practice: Mydentist is the largest dental corporation in the UK and is almost twice the size of its closest competitor Oasis, now owned by Bupa. The company's dominant market positioning and size make Mydentist an important market participant and provides it with benefits of scale in terms of sourcing, administration, and marketing. DERIVATION SUMMARY Fitch places Mydentist in the hospital & care home subsector of the healthcare sector. It is characterised by limited geographic diversification; however, it has a leading position in the UK dentistry market. It is the largest dental corporation in the UK and is almost twice the size of its closest competitor Bupa. The ratings are also underpinned by NHS contracts, which support Mydentist's defensive business model and stable cash generation. 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After the success of Bridesmaids and Horrible Bosses, no one would have been surprised to see Kristen Wiig or Jason Sudeikis bolt from the grimy world of late night to live among the pretty people in L.A. Good news, though — they're not! Yesterday, at the Television Critics Association press tour, Lorne Michaels confirmed that none of Saturday Night Live's cast members will leave the show for this upcoming season. (This is also good news for the newbies, some of whom often get culled at season's end.) That doesn't mean they won't get any new blood at 30 Rock, though; auditions will be held at the end of August. Any comedians out there got a good Romney? [Roger Catlin/Twitter]


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This is a special guest post by Mark den Hartog of Meet Me Onboard. Azamara is a proud partner of Meet Me Onboard, the largest gay cruise community online. Mark and Dale traveled as guests of Azamara.
The Welsh port city of Holyhead (pronounced Holly-head) is situated on the beautiful windswept island of Anglesey in the Irish sea. Over two million visitors a year pass through this port which provides fast, low-cost ferry passage to Dublin.
Just steps from the terminal, we walked the steep and winding streets to enjoy this laid-back, unpretentious small town. The ancient parish of St. Cybi's Church claims a stunning view of the bay, and offered a Men's Choir concert celebrating the magnificent tradition of Welsh choral singing.
One of the most dramatic sites on the Island is South Stack Lighthouse, about three miles from Holyhead. Athletic visitors walk the three miles to the site, but we took a taxi to save energy for the hike itself. Our driver explained that the ferry traffic and cruise visitors generate nearly the only economy remaining on the island besides farming.
Completed in 1809, the lighthouse is accessible by a challenging hike down the cliff. That, plus the climb up the lighthouse itself and back requires about 1,100 steps, depending on which local source is consulted! We went with the highest quote simply for the bragging rights.
The lighthouse keeper on duty was friendly and good-humored, dispensing encouragement to visitors deciding whether or not to actually climb the steps of the lighthouse itself. She explained to us that her job mostly involves interacting with visitors since the beacon now operates by automation.
We loved the unspoiled nature of the place, especially after visiting the bustling city of Dublin. While challenging, the walk was on a developed path making it doable for nonathletic visitors like Mark and me. Taking even a few steps down the path affords breathtaking views of the roiling sea and a limitless horizon. Stopping every few steps to take photos and enjoy the setting, we heard the chatter of countless birds (bring your binoculars) and watched acrobatic gulls catching updrafts.
The visit to South Stack Lighthouse cemented our respect for the residents of this Island and their culture so closely bound to the sea.
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Updated guidelines for human pluripotent stem cell research
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Established in 1968 and now in its 48th year, the University of Ulster Coleraine rugby club has went from strength to strength in the past two seasons. Unlike other clubs in the province, UUC are a small club, with no big budgets or allocations – they play solely for the love of the game. UUC also has a full time rugby development officer, dedicated to improving the standard of rugby at the club.
One of the best kept secrets of the North Coast is that you don't have to be a student to play for UUC. The rugby club is open to all, not just registered students. Therefore the opportunity to make use of the excellent facilities and training is available to players of all ages and abilities.
In the 2008/ 2009 season UUC had an outstanding league campaign as unbeaten champions in Kukri Qualifying 3, winning all 16 games of the season and runners up in the Gordon West Cup. The students continued their impressive standard of rugby into the 2010/ 2011 season, and within only their second year in Kukri Qualifying 2 finishing fifth overall in the league.
The 1XV hope to continue the new season with a winning start and are making plans to achieve promotion into Qualifying 2.
The 2XV play in the Junior League 6 and continue to play an excellent standard of rugby each week, showing dedication to the club and challenging their opponents each week. The dedication of the 2XV allows the club to advance further in the league and the cup competition each year, it is the hope of the newly developed squad systems at UUC will allow the 2nd XV to become competitive and aim to win this league.
Unlike other clubs UUC also compete in a third league. The club competes in the Irish Colleges League in the Colleges Cup division 1B, allowing players to gain even more rugby experience, playing teams from all over Ireland. Another bonus is that students at the University can play for UUC in the Colleges League without affecting their registration status with a home club.
This season UUC hope to build on their success on last season progressing onto the quarter finals in the Junior cup after an impressive win over local rivals Coleraine RFC, it is the aim of the club to further this ambition this season.
UUC Rugby club is the perfect club for all young players to use as a stepping stone from school to senior rugby. Several players have gone on to play for AIL club sides. So if you've ever had the urge to re-live the excitement of your student days, or even sample the 'student dream' for the first time – here's your big chance – and you won't even be asked to open a book!
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The University of Ulster Coleraine Rugby Team (UUC RFC) are introducing a new initiative this season to build on their success of last season. The Performance Development Squad (PDS) will allow new and existing players to improve their abilities and skills whilst receiving top quality coaching.
The Performance Development Squad will be introduced to the Rugby Club this September and will be open to both new players joining the club and existing players. The PDS offers rugby players the opportunity to reach the next level. The squad runs throughout the season providing individualised conditioning programs, advanced skills sessions, along with full nutritional diet plans.
All players are eligible to apply for a PDS place. Creator of the PDS is coach Jamie Wilkinson who described the PDS as "a professional set up that will allow players to improve their conditioning and skills to a new level. Players are challenged each day and are individually catered for with player specific programmes and diet plans, all working towards reaching their maximum rugby potential."
UUC RFC are looking for players who are interested in joining the club and playing an excellent standard of rugby. For further information on the Rugby Club or the PDS contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Current Season 2015-16
In the 2015/2016 season UUC aim to push for a top 3 position in each. The 1XV have had an successful start to the season winning 10 out of 14 games, challenging their opponents each week. The team hope to build on this success for the rest of the season.
The 2nd XV are currently sitting in the lower half of the table having really struggled due to injuries. With key players making comebacks they are sure to gain a greater win ratio in this half of the season.
UUC RFC previously unheard of in rugby circles a few seasons ago, but now they have definitely made a name for themselves, and are a team to watch in the new season ahead. A small club, of students and non-students alike – playing for the love and passion of the game.
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Welcome to Beyond Barnard's new home for career development resources. Students and alumnae have access to our career advising, events, programs, and online resources. We remain committed to our goal of helping students and alumnae translate their liberal arts education into the skills and knowledge necessary for success in diverse careers. If you have questions about how to access our resources, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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This weekend – May 4th is the first Open Race of the season. The Spring Open. We will convene at 10:30am with a view to be on the water for 12:00. The timings will be dependent on weather, on the … Continue reading
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Last night was the Christmas party of the Civil War reenacting unit that I belong to, the 21st Michigan. What's nice about this party is that it is period dress and held in a 19th century schoolhouse. And most members do come dressed appropriately, wearing their finest Civil War era clothing. Even President and Mrs. Lincoln attend! The food we have is, for the most part, period correct: venison stew, turkey, ham, beef stew, homemade stuffing, squash, turnips, beets, mashed potatos, as well as many different kinds of desserts. And wassail to drink! To cut down on garbage, we ask our members to bring their own accurate plates, bowls, silverware, and glasses.
After our feast, there is a 'white elephant' gift exchange for the adults (not period correct, as far as I know - especially the gifts! - but fun!) and a gift giving for the children.
Some of our very talented members provide the music for us throughout the evening by performing as a stringed quartet - old world Christmas music as well as some beautiful classical pieces. And then the final sing-a-long of Civil War era tunes such as "Just Before the Battle Mother," "Listen to the Mockingbird," "Lorena," "Battle Cry of Freedom," "Goober Peas," "Wayfaring Stranger," and even one of Mr. Lincoln's favorites, "Dixie's Land," ends the evening on a high note.
Yes, there were, unfortunately, many things that were farby: the electric lights (fire marshall will not allow us to have candles or oil lamps lit inside this historic building), the way the food was cooked (slow cookers, etc.), the Christmas Tree lights, and even a few people! But, just as with most reenactments, one must learn to over-look these things which are not period correct and concentrate on what is.
All 'n' all, it was quite a festive evening!
This is a wonderful way to end the Christmas season, a period party in a period location, and I am very happy that the unit celebrates in this manner.
And now, on to the clear slate of 2009, where I pray that "better times are coming" (as the old Stephen Foster song goes).


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Uncovering Solid Foundations for Persuasive Architecture
Uncovery: the steps to knowing whatyou don't know (but need to) about your business.
Uncovery: the steps to knowing whatyou don't know (but need to) about your business.
In my recent columns discussing the value and perspective of persuasive architecture, I've mentioned a specific process central to constructing the proper foundation. As a process, uncovery is the means by which we gather information that helps map online objectives, define strategies, understand the pertinent specific buying and selling processes, research keywords and key phrases, and determine key business metrics. Remember, only people with responsibility for defining objectives are involved in this stage to ensure business objectives won't succumb to the needs of designers or developers.
Skillful uncovery is the first necessary step toward designing and developing effective persuasive architecture.
It isn't a new concept by any stretch. How we think about it shapes the way we ask the questions and understand the answers.
"Discovery" is a word many development teams apply to the process of learning about the client. It's not a term I believe accurately characterizes this process. When we discover, we bring to light something previously unknown. In certain contexts, the word can be emotionally and intellectually offensive. It makes me think of indigenous people Europeans "discovered." However unknown they may have been to the Europeans, those people were hardly unknown to themselves.
How much totally unknown information exists about any business you can think of?
"Uncovery" is a better word to explain what we do. It eliminates the emotional and intellectual baggage of discovery. Uncovery implies the information we seek already exists. A critical part of our job, then, is to identify and reveal that information.
One of the best models to understand what the uncovery process accomplishes is the Johari Window, a communication model I worked with in a previous incarnation as a social worker:
|Known to Self
|Unknown to Self
|Known to Others
to Others
Named after its inventors, Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, the Johari Window describes the relationships of known and unknown information in human interaction. A four-paned "window" divides personal awareness into four types: open, unknown, blind, and hidden. The lines dividing the four panes move as an interaction progresses to reflect the changes in the relationship.
When we apply the Johari Window to uncovery, think of the business as "self" and the customers as "others." Let's describe the relationships:
The open quadrant represents information mutually known between two people. For example, you know one another's names. And if you explored some of the other person's Web site, you know some of what she expresses about herself. The knowledge this window represents can include not only factual information but also feelings, motives, behaviors, wants, needs, and desires… any information describing who the person is.
When you first meet a new person, the size of this quadrant is not large, as there's been little time to exchange information. As the process of getting to know one another continues, the dividing line moves down or to the right, placing more information into the open window.
This is the first and simplest phase of uncovery, in which you learn what the business knows and makes known: Read its materials, review its current Web site, chat about its needs and wants, and so on.
The unknown quadrant represents information that's mutually unknown. The other person may disclose a dream he had. As you both attempt to understand its significance, a new awareness, unknown to both of you before the conversation took place, might emerge.
In this realm, true discovery is possible. I won't say it's impossible to discover something neither the business nor its customers know about the exchange, but I do suggest it's unlikely. Pursuing this area is not the most effective use of anyone's time.
The blind quadrant represents information you do not know about yourself, but the other person does know. Suppose the two of you are eating at a restaurant and you unknowingly have a crumb on your face. This is in your blind quadrant. The other person can see it, but you can't. If she tells you that you have something on your face, the dividing line moves to the right, enlarging the open quadrant and decreasing the blind quadrant.
This is the phase in uncovery in which you take advantage of not being "inside the bottle" (where it's hard to read the label). You identify what is known to the customer that must be revealed to the business. When it comes to issues in which people have a huge personal investment (e.g., their children, homes, businesses), they risk losing their objectivity. It's then they risk pushing their own interests at the expense of their customers' interests.
It helps to bring in an objective outsider to give the business some perspective. Remain impartial about internal politics or who suggested past ideas. The business needs an unbiased verdict, without the emotional attachment it has invested in its own efforts.
The hidden quadrant represents information you know about yourself but the other person does not know. Let's say the other person doesn't know your favorite movie is "A Bronx Tale." You've never told him, not is it mentioned in any information about you. This hidden information might be the key to a great uncovery.
When we express and elaborate on the findings from the blind quadrant, it should trigger some flow of information that initially was in the hidden quadrant.
The goal of uncovery is to identify the value of the business and articulate it in a way that matters to the customer. Uncovering the hidden information — what a business knows but does not articulate — is the heart of the uncovery process.
Think of it this way: You're a brilliant, highly ethical tax accountant who has an exceptional way of looking at taxes that regularly saves your clients lots of money. You know a lot about yourself and a ton about your business. If I knew what you knew about you and your business, why wouldn't I hire you?
Active listening skills, thorough note-taking, and objectivity are critical in this endeavor. If we can uncover the key factors that influence a persuasive architecture, we can then bring this information into a wireframe. Do you allow the information your customers need to remain hidden, or will you uncover it so that it persuades them to buy?
Bryan will speak at ClickZ Email Strategies in San Francisco, November 18-19.