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Happiness in Love
Laura Schreffler | May 12, 2011 | Comments 15
The Ups & Downs Of Dating Around The World
By Laura Schreffler
Think you've got it rough? One writer explores dating customs in seven different countries — and what you'll find out may shock you
We all complain about dating. The men in New York City are too focused on their careers. The guys in Los Angeles are too focused on their looks — and so on and so forth. But based on what one dater, Anastasia Savvina, has discovered in seven different countries, you might want to think twice before you grouse that dating in the good, old U.S. of A. is the worst place to date in the world.
You were all allowed to date in high school, right? Not so for the Japanese, who, for the most part, don't dip into the dating pool until their college years. As in the US, marriage is the main objective, and — believe it or not — it's still considered customary for Japanese parents to hire a matchmaker for their children.
Bottom line: Japan is apparently progressive and proactive when it comes to its residents' dating practices.
You wouldn't dare say that America is the worst place to date after hearing this: it's illegal to date in Iran! Not only aren't you allowed to fraternize with members of the opposite sex until you're at the marrying age, but Iranian parents actually arrange the introductions themselves, too — which brings new meaning to marrying a mama's boy. Because it's against the law, young Iranian women actually borrow their relatives' babies to go out and meet their men or invite a friend along as a 'shield' so they don't get arrested.
Bottom line: Is there anywhere worse to date than Iran? I hope not.
Forget all you've heard about Italian amore — these European lovers are pretty damn hard to please when it comes to the daily dating scene. Instead of the customary American one-on-one dates, Italians reportedly enjoy group outings. In fact, according to one bella Italiana, 22-year-old 'Isabella', "Many boys … [are] often too shy to ask a girl to go out. So the girl makes him understand she likes him so then they can 'arrange' to go out together, beginning with ice cream or a movie."
Bottom line: Once you get Italian men to warm up to you, they're caldissimo. But until you prove yourself worthy, they're lukewarm at best. Plus, who wants to go on a romantic date with six friends? Not this half-Italiana, that's for sure.
Surprise! Like Iran, arranged marriages still exist in India today, so dating just because you can is a foreign concept to most Indian women. "Despite being in their twenties many young people still live at home and thus must abide by their parents' rules. So a lot of the relationship is about maintaining the secrecy," 20-year-old Arundathi Gururajan says, adding, "People tend to go on group dates because single dates are harder to get away with."
Bottom line: Living with your parents as a grown woman sucks — and so does having to live with their choice for you. I know what my mom would choose, and all I can say is this: I would so not be that into him.
The Netherlands (Holland)
Throw out the rule book, ladies, and welcome to The Netherlands — where the only dating rules are that there are no rules. "In Holland we do not have the kind of dates you know in America," 24-year-old Dennis Dubbelman says. "[Americans] have a schedule like 1st date, 2nd date, etc. … we Dutch people aren't that good in rules. Sometimes there's kissing involved, sometimes even more … there are no strings attached." However, according to Dennis, while they may not want to see you again and you may not know when you'll hear from them next, they are totally gentleman-like when they do see you by holding open doors, letting you enter the room first and waiting until you sit down first to take their own seats.
Bottom line: Call me crazy, but I'm a traditional kind of girl. There's comfort in consistently knowing the way that a relationship should evolve. If he doesn't call in the States that means he doesn't want to see you again — and isn't it better to know for sure than to always wonder what happened?
Ah, romance. Mexican girls apparently get their first taste of romance from tele novelas, thus why they have higher expectations and a higher drama threshold when it comes to their relationships. But guess what? According to Anastasia, the guys are willing to play ball with their lady loves' fantasy fulfillments. They turn on the Mexican magic charm, visiting their girlfriends at night accompanied by a mariachi band or a friend with a guitar all Romeo & Juliet style. The flip side of this is that if a dude crushes on you, he can still sing your praises outside of your window. If you don't come out, he'll get that you're not into it — or you can simply have your parents throw water on his head to drive the message home.
Bottom line: Aside from the whole living with the parents thing, I dig these Mexican customs. Romance isn't dead in one part of the world at least — and it's cool that the tables are turned on the guys somewhere in the world as well.
Like the Italians, Australians start their dating experiences in big groups and eventually pair off around 18 or 19, the time in which they become bonafide world travelers. However, unlike America, its the girls who do the asking when it comes to dates. Yay women's lib! "Guys are reluctant to ever approach a girl if she is in a group of friends because the likelihood of her being a snob to them is higher," says 22-year-old Aussie Esther Akselrud. Now, see, if a girl did the asking in the US, the guy would totally think he was in there and getting laid because the girl was into him enough to ask him out. Not so in Australia. Explains Esther, "The best a guy can hope for is a kiss and some touching … definitely no sex!"
Bottom line: Dating in Australia is the equivalent of a Sadie Hawkins Day dance — it's ladies choice, all the time. I dig it.
So there you have it, girls. I get it, we're all still going to complain about our dating lives at some point, but at least we have some basis for comparison on how much worse we could have it. So be happy that we have the right to choose who we date — even if we sometimes choose duds. To err is human after all, right?
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About the Author: Laura Schreffler is a former New York Daily News columnist who left the world of celebrity behind to focus on what makes her happiest — love and travel. She is the creator of LoveTrekker.com — a website devoted to these two passions that she fondly calls "looking for love in all the right places." In her spare time she likes to play matchmaker for her friends, dream about her next vacation and gaze at photographs of Taylor Kitsch. For more advice on love, relationships, and happiness, check out http://lovetrekker.com & her book "Internet Dating 101". And follow her here at Happiness Series with her weekly blog about finding love.
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Lindsay Lohan's Celebrity Fashion App Heads to Court
Lindsay Lohan keeps it fierce in a pair of leather pants while grabbing a bite to eat at Hakkasan Mayfair on Friday (February 27) in London, England.
It was recently announced the 28-year-old actress will not be able to market an app that allows people to buy clothes and accessories that they see celebrities wear.
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The judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Lindsay and her company Vigme, which is being accused of stealing the idea from former partner Fima Potik.
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Galatians 5: 4-12 (NIV 1984) Page 1815
4You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 5But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
7You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? 8That king of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. 9"A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough." 10I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion will pay the penalty, whoever he may be. 11Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. 12As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate themselves!
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®.
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Someway this review was planned 1 year ago with my review of Kallen Stadtfeld wearing her school uniform 😛
One year after the release of the "sleeping mode" duet in February 2008 with C.C. in the bed and Kallen who has her head in the clounds, Alpha x Omega produced a fanservice duet with Kallen as bunny girl and Shirley as a swimsuit maid.
the "sleeping mode" duet
the fanservice duet o.O
General specifications.
Name: Kallen Kouzuki Bunny version.
Manufacturer: Alpha x Omega (Alter & Megahouse)
Price excluding VAT: 5800 yens
Release date: January 2009
Original: Code Geass R2
Scale: 1/8
Height: 17 cm
Sculptor: Hiroshi Inagaki
Material: PVC
I've just checked while writing this review : the figure is available on Hobby Link Japan and Hobby Search.
The box and the content.
The packaging
The box has the shape of a cube (25 cm x 18 cm x 17 cm). It has a wide window. Like most of figures made by Alter, the cardboard is rather thin. The window and the thin cardboard make this box a bit fragile/light -> if you use to stack up your boxes to keep them, do not put this one at the bottom.
The box has too much "empty space"… boxes of the figures of Mahō Shōjo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS by Alter are in the same spirit. In my opinion, the base could have been kept vertically and then the width could have been decreased.
The content: the thermoformed blisters have the figure, the base and the optionnal headband. Oh there is also a sheet of paper with instructions in the case where people would not know that it has to be put on the head:
The base is a transparent disk with the logo of the Black Knights in relief. I think it is nicer than Kallen Stadtfeld's one but it is useless because the figure can stand without it:
Kallen is hesitating: "I climb on it ?"
The figure
I will not explain again where the figure comes from. I already talked about the anime Code Geass in another review.
The clothes
If you did not yet finish to watch (or did not yet start watching) the first season of Code Geass, you could think that it is a fanservice version that has nothing to do with the original serie. You would be mistaken! … Kallen as bunny girl has been seen in an episode of the 2nd season!
Screenshot of Code Geass R2: don't be mistaken! Kallen is on the left!
In fact it was the 2nd bunny girl that I bought. The 1st one was the Haruhi Metamo 1.5 (she was able to change the color of her cloth according to the temperature). This bunny figure has all the exact details of the one that is in the anime: the knots near the hips, the sleeves, the neck, the bunny tail, the removable headband with the bunny ears, the activation key of the Guren.
The stance
The stance is unusual and so it can disturb: Kallen is on her knees and looks like dodging bullets. Her right hand is hiding the Guren key in her breasts.
The figure lays on 4 points (2 knees and 2 shoes): it is harder to produce because all this 4 points have to be in the same plane. If it is not the case there is a point to compensate: that is the case when you have a table with 4 legs. If one is too short, you have to steady it with papersheets. Do not worry, you will not have to use papersheets with Kallen: Alter Alpha x Omega did a great job and the 4 points are in the same plane!
The face expresses a kind of determination… I remind you she is in "rebel mode". That is why the name is Kouzuki (the Japenese name) and not Stadtfeld.
The quality
I find that the sculpting is really good: we can see the shape of the collarbones, the scapulas, the creases on the cloth, etc… the paint of Guren activation key is not dribbling too much.
I said for Kallen Stadtfeld that the joint between the two hairs parts was too seeable. Kallen Bunny's hair is similar because it has two parts… but it has something more clever ^.^ the bunny ears headband can hide it 😉
The painting is excellent : no dribbling, there are some color variations which reveal irregular shapes (example: the creases, the seams, etc…). Nonetheless the color of the nail polish (light-pink) is not contrasting so much with the color of her skin… nevermind, the rest is perfect 😛
This figure is contrasting with the "Kallen Stadtfeld" version more particularly for the stance and what it expresses. Well… if I had to have only one, I don't know which one I should keep.
She is technically gorgeous: I have nothing to complain about the quality. Alter AxO is at the top.
I have the feeling that people do not like her so much (the proof is that she's still available). I can understand it because the stance is not usual and the fanservice can get on nerves (for example, I hate fanserv in Evangelion). Maybe the "Code Geass figures" budgets have been cut by the G.E.M. figure of Zero Lelouch.
So she's my 2nd Kallen while I have not any figure of C.C. And yet I prefer C.C. (she is in my anime harem) >_< I am still waiting for a C.C. that I would like. Alpha x Omega, please hear my praying and release a gothic loli C.C. !!!
Wallpaper of gothic loli C.C. (http://allianora.net/)


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Inspired by mountain goats and their exceptional climbing ability, Klippa is a prosthetic leg concept designed specifically for amputee rock climbers. Its unique features augment human capabilities and challenge the limitations of existing prosthetic legs, allowing amputees to climb more efficiently and comfortably.
Klippa has been featured in several online publications, including Core77, Wired UK, Gizmodo and more.
Mountain Goats, Nature's Greatest Climbers
Mountain goats are much better climbers than humans. After watching a YouTube video of mountain goats climbing a nearly vertical dam in Southern Italy, I did research on these natural athletes and found out about their uniquely structured hooves that help them stand on steep surfaces.
Split Hooves
Hooves squeeze to grasp rock; split under pressure to apply energy more efficiently.
Rubber-like Sole
Hard, sharp edges add traction and soft inner area creates suction.
Rock climbing is a popular sport among amputees who maintain an active lifestyle.
Most prosthetic legs on the market are only designed for walking, not for rock climbing.
What's wrong with current prosthetic?
Wrong Size
In addition to wearing climbing shoes to add traction, amputee climbers often flip their prosthetic foot because of its large size.
Passive Articulation
Passive articulation works well for repetitive movements like running. But for sports like climbing, it requires limited ankle articulation to adapt to different surfaces.
Strength Loss
Rock climbing is a strenuous sport, and it can be difficult for amputees who are missing strength from their leg muscles.
User Interview +
Concept Validation
To begin my research, I first went to a local rock climbing gym in Brooklyn and interviewed experienced two-leg climbers. These climbing experts provided many important insights on how they utilize their ankles, legs and bodies to keep their balance on the wall while climbing.
To further understand amputees' climbing experience, I strapped on some foam stilts to mimic of the effects of not having sensory feedback coming from my feet. I tried three different sizes, and in the end I discovered that the half-human-foot-size foam stilts allowed me to easily stand on small surfaces/rocks.
Research Insights
Toe Strength
Climbing requires the use of toes. Having the right foot shape allows climbers to stabilize their bodies on the wall.
Half Size
The result of my testing reveals that it is ideal to climb with a foot that is about half the size of an average human foot.
Elastic Articulation
Elastic ankle joint with limited range of motion can potentially provide shock absorption and comfort for climbers.
Cloven Hooves
This unique feature is one of the reasons why mountain goats are such good climbers. I would like use this feature in my final design.
Product Development Process
Using the insights from research as guideline, I began sketching, exploring color, materials and finish, and making prototypes (both exploratory and appearance). The end result is a cohesive design that embodies the aesthetic of a rock climber.
Elastic Pivot Joint
Klippa features an elastic joint to provide proper ankle articulation. The ankle pivots slightly forward when the pressure is applied to the tip of the foot. With the help of the elastic cord, the internal spring returns the ankle back to its starting position when the pressure is released. The elasticity of the joint provides shock absorption.
1.Hoof-like Sole
Under pressure, the hoof like sole expands and pushes outward, creating a strong grip between the sole and the rock surface.
2.Small Size
The shoe is about half the size of an average human foot. Climbers can wedge their foot and perform heel strike with the textured heel.
The hard rubber shoe and shin guard provide stability and protection. They are also detachable so climbers can replace them easily.
So what's next?
collaboration underway
After receiving recognition from James Dyson Award, I have been seeking collaboration opportunities. Currently I'm working with film studio Bows and Arrows and an amputee climber Craig Demartino. Together we want to make Klippa a reality. Stay tuned!


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I don't know what it is about moving furniture, but I love that it makes me feel like I'm getting a new start! I'm not a decorator by any means! And I'm visually challenged…by that I mean that I can't picture in my head how something will look. I have to actually move things around. This drives my husband crazy! He'll say, "Well, do you want the bookshelf here or over there?" "I have NO idea!" I say, "Move it here…then move it over there and I'll let you know which one I like!" Needless to say, he doesn't enjoy helping me reorganize a room.
My school room is a room the size of a large bedroom (maybe even extra large bedroom). It has NO closet though! It has a door to the backyard and a sunny window! I love it. But since it doesn't have a closet, storage has been an issue. We have this awesome large wooden wall unit that is divided into 1ft x 1ft squares. It's perfect for those square baskets. I like it because I can divide up all my things by type or subject.
The kids have ikea desks that are just flat top tables with 4 legs, and I have a corner desk from ikea. I originally had (all last year) my desk in the corner and the 2 kids on each side of me. However, I just felt totally cramped and claustrophobic! My corner desk was just too small, and I needed more desk space.
Well, for whatever reason, our July 4th was spent reorganizing the kids bedrooms and the school room. It was a complete overhaul. Each of the kid rooms looked SO much better, but by the time we were done it was time for fireworks! We got the kids to bed and then my husband (as wonderful as he is) stayed up with me till 2:30am rearranging the school room! It is so much better now!! I got another table next to my desk to give me my own large desk space! The kids still have their own ikea desks but they are on the other side of the room. Ahhh… breathing space. The large wall unit got moved as well. I love it.
Chalkboards vs. Whiteboards
Now I have to decide where to put the large whiteboards. I have a couple options. However, I've had this desire to put up chalkboards too (or maybe instead?) I have experience using chalkboards while teaching in public school (although I switched to whiteboards after my first year). I just love the look and feel of the "old" chalkboard. Plus, I bought a big thing of chalkboard paint and I'm dying to try it out!! 🙂
For now the school room is in better shape than before. I feel that I have more room and a larger work surface! 🙂 The only problem now is that we have added a kitten (she was a wild tiny little kitty that we found sleeping with our chickens and rabbits outside). We saved her and she's living in our school room now. So I've added a litter box and a kitten. Oh well. More on that later I'm sure!


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High-Order Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Conservation Laws
Per-Olof Persson
University of California, Berkeley
Room: UNIV 301
Nov 28, 2012 3:30 PM EST
It is widely believed that high-order accurate numerical methods, for example discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods, will eventually replace the traditional low-order methods in the solution of many problems, including fluid flow, solid dynamics, and wave propagation. I will explain what DG methods are and demonstrate what these methods can do in real-world problems, such as the analysis of flapping flight (e.g. the flight of birds and bats), microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and wind turbines.


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Filed under: earth, thrill, Uncategorized, weather | Tags: air, chasing, racing, rain, ribs, soil, summer
Hear the thud, thud of my heart ,beat,
With the pitter patter of night rain
Racing through thin air
Soaking the summer soil
Chasing my blood to feed
My ribs' teaming cargo .
Filed under: autogenics, control, earth, hair, healing, health, heat, light, strength, thrill, willpower | Tags: balding, earth, force, life, light, tree
A hot expanse swells below
This cafe floor, my Earth.
Above, if i picture it,
A bulb of light so large it might include a tree-
Between, am I, small and sitting-
Straight, I think, ready channel but feeble
Let Life Force strike light
Through a balding head
Into my woken soul.
Filed under: eating, food, happiness, health, hope, thrill | Tags: floats, sense, song, today
Hope fits nicely into Today.
Yesterday was small,
An awkward size, to small to
Hold an egg-
It held salt, as much as filled it, instead.
Hope fits today,
Fills it full, pills
Throb through veins,
Skin drinks up the breeze,
Food floats light and
Sense is song
Filed under: hair, health, love, shame, thrill | Tags: forehead, hot, mis-placed
Pulsing frame cool against
My hot cheeks burning through
Finger cage of cupped hands.
Fringe spilling over hands held
High to keep out awkward offered affection.
Fringe gaping to expose the shame of
An exaggerated forehead.
With mis-placed hairs in mind
Hot cheeks singe and
The current is fused.
Now, Mascara's tracks are blurred to bruises
And smiles flake the face,
Like butter too cold for bread.
Filed under: eating, food, happiness, healing, health, hope, love, thrill | Tags: care, cool, injections, pills, relit, repair
Happy day started at night for me,
Whether from pills or injections
Or Prunes and live yoghurt
Makes some difference,
But not too much.
Am I in control or merely
A passenger in a rusty car
Fuelled by pharmaceutic diesel
And in need of repair and care?
Bathe me in water and leave me
To dry in the sun.
Take me in before I fry but
keep me somewhere cool and clear
Where static glare is fenced
Out and love relit.


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Results for: author = Patrick von Maravić; range = all. Search again.
Public Administration: Research Strategies, Concepts, and Methods explores how scholars of public administration and institutional politics can improve their analysis by focusing on the contextual particularities of their research problems and considering the use of multiple theories and methods.…
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LOL! Fish oil strongly linked to increased incidence of colon cancer
No, no no! Not the beloved fish oil!
Fish oil – long encouraged by doctors as a supplement to support heart and joint health, among other benefits – induced severe colitis and colon cancer in mice in research led by Michigan State University and published this month in the journal Cancer Research.
Jenifer Fenton, a food science and human nutrition researcher at MSU, led the research that supports establishing a dose limit for docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), one of the omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil, particularly in people suffering from chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases.
"We found that mice developed deadly, late-stage colon cancer when given high doses of fish oil," she said. "More importantly, with the increased inflammation, it only took four weeks for the tumors to develop."
Specifically, the research team found an increase in the severity of the cancer and an aggressive progression of the cancer in not only the mice receiving the highest doses of DHA but those receiving lower doses as well. The mice used in the study were prone to inflammatory-like bowel disease; inflammation is an important risk factor for many types of cancers, including colon cancer.
"Our findings support a growing body of literature implicating harmful effects of high doses of fish oil consumption in relation to certain diseases," Fenton said. "Currently, there is a call by academics and the food industry to establish dietary guidelines for omega-3 consumption. This is primarily motivated by the fact that most Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, and there is substantial evidence supporting the beneficial effects of the consumption."
The findings were surprising, specifically because DHA has been shown to have some anti-inflammatory properties, according to Fenton: "We hypothesized that feeding fish oil enriched with DHA to mice would decrease the cancer risk; we actually found the opposite. These mice were less equipped to mount a successful immune response to bacteria that increased colon tumors."
Fenton cautions people may not need to avoid fish oil; what the research shows is needed are guidelines on dosing. With any nutrient, there is a "bell curve" effect. On the left of the curve are those deficient in a nutrient; on the right are those in excess.
She said people already receiving enough omega-3 fatty acids through their normal diet and foods have no need for added supplementation.
"With fish oil, we don't yet know how much is appropriate," said Fenton, also a researcher with the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. "There are many examples of taking supplements, nutrients or chemicals in excess that can promote cancer (for example, beta-carotene supplementation in smokers). Supplementation is most useful when the person taking them is deficient in that specific nutrient."
The research team's findings could have an important preventive health impact, specifically in light of the high rates of colon cancer in the United States. Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease have an increased risk of developing colon cancer, and when the cancer metastasizes it can be fatal.
The next step, Fenton said, is to test omega-3 fatty acid levels in people with inflammatory bowel disease. To that end, she is continuing to build relationships – via MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Macomb County – with gastrointestinal specialists to develop a cohort of patients.
"To help develop guidelines, we need to see how these findings correlate to human populations," she said.
Some food trivia
Generally, cooler environments preserve food best – apart from tropical fruit. Banana skins, for example, have evolved to survive in warm conditions, because that is where they grow best. Anything below 13.3C damages the membranes, releasing enzymes which lead to skin blackening. To avoid a mushy banana, keep it away from the chiller.
It is not just fears for our health that keep food scientists busy. They are also involved in the aesthetics of the dinner table. Everybody loves that first frothy splash of champagne into a flute, but why, on pouring the second glass, does the fizz seem to be less fizzy?
Don't worry – it's not the alcohol playing tricks. A dry glass has thousands of tiny nucleation sites on its inside surface, caused by scratches, irregularities and even dust. Like all fizzy drinks, champagne is supersaturated with carbon dioxide, which is just itching to convert back into gas from its liquid form. When champagne meets one of these nucleation sites, its liquid is repelled, allowing the dissolved gas to form a bubble. This quickly grows and heads towards the surface, while another forms in its place. That is why trails of bubbles in champagne appear to emanate from the same point on the glass's inner surface.
A wet glass, therefore, provides fewer nucleation sites – hence, less fizz. In fact, glass manufacture has become so precise that producers have to ensure that the inner surface is rough enough to create bubbles by deliberately introducing imperfections. Otherwise, your champagne would look more like a chablis.
Such precision has also been applied to beer – in particular, to the discovery that the optimum number of sharp pointy bits on a bottle cap is 21. Go on, count them. Years of trial and error led to the internationally accepted German standard DIN 6099, which ensures that almost every bottle cap is the same. This is because 21 is the ideal number when you take into account the circumference of the cap, the likelihood of its metal splitting, and the chances of it sticking in the capping machine. So when you open your next bottle of lager, pay homage to those who bothered to find out, starting with William Painter, in 1892.
Of course, some researchers do care about the more serious stuff, driven by fear of the future and an ever-increasing population on a warming, land-impoverished planet. Sadly, New Scientist's correspondents concluded that there was no one foodstuff that could feed the world on its own – even the ingenious suggestion that we resort to cannibalism, to recycle the necessary nutrients, was vetoed on the grounds that it would be subject to diminishing returns.
However, they did come up with a menu that could feed a family of four for 365 days a year, using only eight square metres of land. Rotating crops (so that the soil didn't lose one nutrient more than any other) would be vital, as would ploughing back dead plant matter and maintaining a vegetarian diet. After that, you would need to grow crops that take up very little space and grow vertically rather than horizontally, if possible.
So, come 2100, we'll be existing on a diet of runner beans, mangetout, parsnips, potatoes, blackberries, sprouts, tomatoes and radishes. The adventurous among us will grow herbs, while the more wealthy may have a few hens wandering about providing eggs (and, more pertinently, providing their own fertiliser).
The only thing that could relieve the tedium of such a diet would be a few drinks – another pet topic of New Scientist readers. My book, Why Can't Elephants Jump?, covers such weighty questions as whether fizzy water weighs less than still, and why certain cocktail garnishes float while others sink.
Yet we have to admit that science alone can't provide all the answers. In particular, the question of why James Bond prefers his vodka martinis shaken rather than stirred taxed researchers for some time. Most connoisseurs now agree that a stirred martini is superior to Bond's shaken one. So why was a man of impeccable taste drinking the wrong kind?
Various theories bounced around the science foodie community. Was shaking better because aldehydes oxidised the vermouth in the Martini, in the way that red wine oxidises while it "breathes", as researchers in France surmised? Not so, said scientists in Ontario, who thought that shaking a Martini broke down hydrogen peroxide in the drink, thus altering its flavour. Or were spicules of ice from the shaking process clouding the Martini? Or did shaking the Martini "bruise" the vodka?
In the end, the answer was more prosaic. When Ian Fleming was writing his novels, shortly after the Second World War, grain was expensive, so a lot of vodka was made from potatoes. Potato vodkas are markedly more oily than the grain vodkas we are used to today. As a very enjoyable blind taste test in our offices confirmed, potato vodka shaken with ice dissipates the oil, making for a smoother drink. Bond, being a man of sophistication, would have known this. So it was that oily potatoes played their part in the birth of one of movieland's most famous catchphrases.
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Oskar the Dog
Oskar the Dog
Like his mother, Stephanie, Oskar strives to help people cultivate balance and well being in all aspects of their lives. Using the "no-touch" technique, he soothes and relaxes you by resting below you on his dog pillow under the massage table.
Found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, Oskar has a mysterious past. Stephanie imagines him living out of a refrigerator box, running through the canals and rummaging through dumpsters. Whatever he was doing, his future looked bleak. Deathly afraid of humans, underweight and with his hypoallergenic fur overgrown and matted, he was placed in a high-kill shelter. Luckily, Underdog Railroad Rescue took him in and shipped him to Portland. Until he could be matched with a forever home, they left him with Stephanie, her husband, Kris, Leon the golden retriever, and Clancy the mischievous kitty - all experienced dog fosterers. After six weeks of nestling in, however, Oskar decided that he was too attached and did not want to move on.
From the very beginning of his life in Portland, Oskar wanted to give back to the community and joined Stephanie at the office. While he enjoys greeting patients, he adheres strictly to his "no-touch" path both in and out of the massage room, not even allowing other therapists to pet him in the office. Instead, he shares his gentle, shy, spirit and his love and affection from a distance. While Oskar does not accept payment for his services, he does enjoy the treats from the dish and would be happy if you were willing to give him one, two, or three...


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Check out The Book! It's a really great novel we released recently that's a sequel to Part 4 of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure!
Ok, so here we are at our first volume release in… a number of years now.
If you didn't see, as we mentioned a couple JoJolion release back, we decided to shift from doing one version of digital magazine raws and then a second version using Ultra Jump physical magazine raws a few weeks later to instead make the second, higher quality, version use volume scans as the raws. The volumes usually contain 4 or 5 chapters and they come out some months after the original magazine chapters come out (Though the exact amount of time from chapters to volume release varies).
Volumes are published on better quality paper and contain nice covers, tables of contents, little extras by the author, and sometimes little adjustments are made. Like little improvements in the art or small changes in a couple of lines. Sometimes names are changed like the Stand 'Going Underground' was changed to 'Born This Way' early on in the JoJolion. Also Araki usually revises the chapter titles for the volumes. The idea here is we're moving the resources we had on the physical magazine versions to these volume versions which will come out less frequently and later after the original, lower-quality, digital magazine chapters, but look better and have more and more finalized content in the long run. Generally speaking, volumes are what are meant to be the "archived" version you can get years after they're originally published. So we think it makes more sense this way.
We're starting at volume 15 and volume 16 is the newest one which came out in September so we'll be doing that next (V15 and V16 came out unusually close together. V15 came out in July, V16 came out in September, so we're sorta doing them together). We're planning on trying to do the newest volumes as they come out. If we're all caught up we'll start moving backwards to V14 and so on. But the priority will be whichever is newest so this sort of replaces doing physical magazine scans. We've got a good number of people together who're working hard on these so hopefully they keep coming out pretty regularly.
Technically this is the 3rd versions of these particular chapters we've released now. But, definitely should be the best one. I hope you all enjoy it.
11/8/2017 Edit: Apparently something happened at one of the last stages and the fonts on a couple pages turned into unicode squares somehow. Someone just pointed it out, so we went back, fixed these, spruced up a couple other hard-to-notice things, and reuploaded all of them. The links are all fixed now with the latest version.
JoJolion Volume 15 (Ch59-62)
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Ok so I know I have been sort of quiet for the past couple of days. In all honesty, I have been in sort of a funk.Do you ever get in a mood that you just can't seem to shake? Well that's how I've been the past 3 days. I guess I didn't think anyone would notice if I took a little "blog break". Apparently I was wrong. America is just on the edge of it's seat waiting to see what my little maniacs will do next.
In all honesty, 3 days went by and you didn't miss much. Monday was Veteran's day so there was no school. So in my genius I thought a trip to JJ Jump would be the best way to spend the day off. If you are unfamiliar with JJ Jump, let me fill you in. It's a giant warehouse of sugared up ankle biters jumping on enormous inflatable slides and jungle gyms while radio disney blares in the background all the while seizure inducing strobe light flash. Good times. Not the best thing to drag me out of a grumpy mood.
All 3 of my kids took off in separate directions so I couldn't really keep up with any of them. I figured my best bet was to follow Peanut seeing as he could easily get mowed over by one of these lunatics. I could barely keep up with him though. He took off in a full sprint. Right about the time I got a visual on Peanut, Sunshine took a header into another kid and bonked noggins. So I'm trying to comfort Sunshine, locate this other kid's parents and keep Peanut from wandering up an enormous rock wall. All the pieces fell together and everything turned out fine...until... some vile woman who had been shooting me dirty looks since we set foot in the place, had the nerve to confront me and remind me that "if I can't keep track of all my kids...then maybe I shouldn't bring so many in here by myself."We had already been there for a couple hours so it was time. Right about then I had about been pushed to my limit with JJ Jump and I was ready to go. So I packed up screaming kids and we went home where I could pout in the privacy of my own house. I thought I was doing a pretty ok job, but I guess I was fooling no one.
So basically I have been quiet because I just didn't want to bring down the house and be a total buzz kill. the past couple days have been a bit of a reflection trying to determine what exactly I'm doing wrong if I can't go out in public with kids. Other people do it all the time. I hate feeling like a hack.
And on that note....here are some cute pictures of the kids at JJ Jump.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Totally have a case of the "mondays"
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- November 20, 2007 at 2:15 PM
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You are not a hack. This is exactly what I feel like when I go out in public. Mine can be lunatics right along with the rest of them. I bet that nice woman had one kid she was watching, right? Maybe she should have offered to help out.
I'm trying to picture the last thing I took all three of mine to. It's pretty much a fog. I think they're all hermits now.
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How on Earth do you Publish a Book?
Publishing Your Book
One of the first questions people ask is, "how on earth do you publish a book?" Since "The Boundary Stone" is my first book, I'm certainly no expert, but I can tell you that so far, it has been a fairly manageable process, and I'm happy to share how I did it.
Once I had the book almost written, I went online and typed in 'book cover artists (I had a design in mind, and thought that once I saw the actual cover, it would be great motivation to finish – and it was!), and within seconds, a ton of sites instantly appeared on my screen. I clicked on them, one by one, to see the style of covers each artist designed and when I saw something close to what I had in mind, I sent an email to the artists introducing myself and included a short description of what I envisioned. When I looked through the responses I found that I "clicked" with both the enthusiasm and artistry of Cathi Stevenson. Cathi was able to take my basic idea of a botanical butterfly illustration on aged parchment paper with a font that looked as though it came from a quill pen. After several iterations, the final artwork was created. Cathi even researched and added to the top and bottom of the cover the (backwards and upside down) handwritten notes of Leonardo Da Vinci on the birth of a baby – an event that takes place in the book. That was an excellent bit of inspiration from a professional cover artist that really added to the final work.
After engaging the cover artist, I needed a content editor for an overall assessment. Through Cathi's recommendation, I engaged Amanda Gillespie, who was invaluable with her thoughts. One idea in particular, the addition of the poem, "The Flea" at the very beginning, really set the tone for the book and I could not have been happier with her suggestions. I absolutely recommend hiring an editor for both copy and developmental editing at this stage.
Final cover and edited document in hand, I then needed a professional formatter who would convert my Word manuscript into the proper book format so that I could upload on CreateSpace, the self-publishing division of Amazon. Again, through Cathi, I was referred to Gwen Gades. Gwen and Cathi work closely together to format the book into its final form, and once they were finished, Cathi sent me a file for the cover and Gwen sent me a file for the interior. CreateSpace walks you through the uploading process for each of those files (they even offer 24 hour phone assistance), and after reviewing the book in its final form; I approved it for sale on Amazon. Gwen is now preparing the files for an ebook, which will be available soon.
There were a few more steps (ISBN numbers, etc.) in there, but for the most part; the above is a basic overview of the process I went through to upload "The Boundary Stone" onto Amazon. I think self-publishing a book is a lot like planning a big party or a wedding. You find one of the elements (the venue or the caterer, etc., or in this case, the cover artist) you like, and from there, they know the people they trust and like to work with. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email me and I will try my best to answer, or direct you to someone who can. I absolutely recommend to anyone who has 'always wanted to write a book' that you give it a try!


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As the title suggests, we decided to play with black this month. Different textures and gradients of black, or maybe even to use black as a base for something else. For me, I decided to go for a fuss free black block of eye shadow, nude lips and dark tips. I haven't done a look like this before. I was thinking about a smokey eye, but there's plenty on this blog already. Just go to the "LOOKS" tab and you'll find them. This look is surprisingly easy, because I use minimal products, but it's getting the eye shape and lashes right that took much of the time. My eyes aren't symmetrical 🙁
For this look, I used only a few items on my face. The Diorsnow foundation applies like a dream, and setting it with the Diorsnow powder brings a subtle glow for the face. It's important, since the eyes will be dramatic, and I'd hate to look pasty, pale and flat. For the blush, I used NARS Douceur and applied it as I would sculpting my face. This adds subtle definition while providing some colour back to the face.
For the eyes, I really only used 3 items. A black liquid liner (Diorshow Artpen) as a base and a matte black eye shadow (Dior Kohl) pressed on top of the liquid liner. Because the eyes are so black, my natural lashes would disappear even with 100 coats of mascara. So, I decided to add false lashes, the most dramatic I have. It's Eyelure Katy Perry lashes in Oh, My! Look at it. Isn't it crazy?!! Since the eyes are the focus of this look, I decided to keep my lips nude with my favourite Curviest Caramel.
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And for the last picture, let's have it in black and white 🙂
I hope you liked today's look. Please go check out Joey's and Teri's version! Until the next Femme Boulevard post….
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I have just had my latest blood test results and the serum folate range is >4.00 U.
My results are >20.0 ug/L. Does that mean that my folate is very high?
If so does it matter?
My B12 is 448 (180-1000). I know the two are connected in some way but I can't find enough information to understand if my folate level is an indication of something or if it is normal.
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Title : A Thousand Words
Genre : Drama, Comedy
Cast : Eddie Murphy (Jack McCall), Allison Janney (Samantha Davis), Cliff Curtis (Dr. Sinja), Clark Duke (Aaron Wiseberger), Kerry Washington (Caroline McCall), Emanuel Ragsdale (Tyler McCall), Jill Basey (Woman in Starbucks), Greg Collins (Construction Worker), Robert LeQuang (Starbucks Customer), Michael G. Wilkinson (Starbucks Customer), Lyndsey Nelson (Starbucks Customer), Michael Cody Gilbert (Starbucks Customer), Lou Saliba (Shrink), Edi Patterson (Young Female Agent), John Gatins (Valet), Mitchell Fink (Male Agent), Tracy Mulholland (Young Student), Ruby Dee (Annie McCall), Jack McBrayer (Starbucks' Barista), John Witherspoon (Blind Man), Leonard Earl Howze (Orderly), Bethany Dwyer (Mary), Alain Chabat (Christian Leger de la Touffe), Sara Holden (Hostess), Lennie Loftin (Robert Gilmore), David Burke (Gil Reed), Jeff Kahn (Waiter), Matt Winston (Kid Space Teacher), Philip Pavel (Overly Enthused Dad), Raquel Bell (Kid Space Mom), Phil Reeves (Don Parker), Kamala Jones (Hotel Employee), K. Harrison Sweeney (Rotund Man), Brian Gallivan (Tony), Steven M. Gagnon (Ira), Katheryn Cain (Katie), Lauren Schuchman (Waitress), Jane Bartelme (Nun), Darcy Rose Byrnes (10 Year Old Girl), Eshaya Draper (Young Jack), Sarah Scott Davis (Young Annie), Floyd Levine (Man on Pier), Bunny Levine (Woman on Pier), Brian R. Norris (Steven)
Movie Plot : Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis) for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack's life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he's got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he's a goner.


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Your fears about hiring freelance writers to create content for your marketing strategy might not be as uncommon (and scary) as you think.
The best way to spread the word about your business is through content. However, many companies don't have a writing staff to create the volume and quality of content necessary for a good content marketing campaign. This's why many companies are choosing to shift that work to external writing teams, or content writing services. Your company might have a few concerns about using an external writing team, but fortunately, there are solutions to these concerns.
1. "Freelance writers don't know my company's voice."
You might think it's difficult to ensure the tone and voice of your company is known for can be effectively emulated by an external writing team. It's an understandable concern, as maintaining a consistent style of communication is essential to good marketing. However, many writing services and professionals are well equipped for the task of writing in distinct voices (see also: How to Outsource Content & Maintain Your Content's Voice).
What to do:
- Be specific when you order content. Do you want your piece in first, second or third person? Would you like an enthusiastic, humorous or educational tone for your articles? Let the writers know.
- Be sure to send examples of previous work that displays your brand's voice.
- Create a style guideline for all writers — for both both in-house and external use. This way, you can describe in detail everything you require to keep your writing voice consistent.
2. "Our competitors are probably using the same service."
If you are outsourcing writing projects, you might worry the writers you employ may also be working for your competitors.
What to do:
- When outsourcing work to freelance writers, you can add a non-compete clause in the contract.
- Use a content writing service to produce your content. Scripted, for example, has hired thousands of freelance writers. It's not likely the writer(s) you work with work for your competition.
3. "Freelance writers can be unreliable."
It's time-consuming to place job ads and read through numerous applications to find the writers you think are a good fit. Once you're finished screening dozens, even hundreds of candidates, you have to work through the negotiation and contract phase of the hiring process (see also: 5 Questions to Ask a Content Writing Candidate). It's entirely possible that once you finish jumping through these hoops, your promising candidate reveals him or herself to be neither reliable nor professional.
What to do:
- Give professional writing services a try. Not all are created equal, but the financial and time commitment are often lower than placing an ad on job boards.
4. "I need someone who is a specialist in my industry."
It's essential for the writer you hire to be an expert in your industry. This ensures an understanding of your field reflected in the quality and detail of their writing. Finding a true expert, who is also a superb writer, can be maddeningly difficult.
What to do:
• Reach out to a professional writing services that have special designations for those with knowledge bases in specific fields.
5. "I have so much content, it would be impossible for just one writer to create it."
In some situations, you may have a large volume of writing work that you need done. Your current staff may already be stretched thin, but you have deadlines to meet.
What to do:
- Reach out multiple freelance writers and divy up the work between them.
- Work with a professional writing service. Services like Scripted can manage large volumes of work and return that work quickly.
Using third party writers is an effective strategy for getting great work done while keeping staffing costs low. By using the right content writing service, you can often save time, energy and money while building your brand with powerful content.
To Read More About Third-Party Writers, See Below:
Why The Smartest Marketers Have External Writing Teams
When Outsourcing Written Content is Good for Your Business
The Benefits of Outsourced Virtual Services – How Small Businesses Can Save Money


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Do you know what Salsa Ransomware is?
Salsa Ransomware is obviously a malicious computer infection that aims to make as much many as possible by forcing the innocent users to give away their savings. This application will encrypt your files, and it will say that you can restore them if you pay the ransom fee. Needless to say, you should not succumb to these threats because paying only encourages these criminals to continue their illegal activities. Please remove Salsa Ransomware from your computer following the manual removal instructions we have prepared for you below this description. When you are done, safeguard your system from other infections.
Just like most of the ransomware infections, Salsa Ransomware should also spread via spam email messages and fake download notices. It presents a challenge in trying to curb this ransomware endemic because these days spam emails manage to seep through the spam filter into the main inbox. Even one of our team members has been receiving random spam messages in Brazilian Portuguese lately. Since our colleague does not speak Portuguese, they know that these emails are spam, and off to the spam folder they go. However, some users may think that such emails carry some important information, especially if they come with attachments. As a result, they end up downloading the attachments and opening them.
What happens when you open the attached file that carries the installer for Salsa Ransomware? You obviously launch the infection. The ransomware program scans your computer looking for files it can encrypt. Normally, ransomware programs do not encrypt every single file on the affected computer because then the user would no longer be able to connect to the Internet and, consequently, pay the ransom fee. Hence, Salsa Ransomware and other programs should target the most commonly used user files that are usually stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos, and other similar folders.Salsa Ransomware screenshot
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What's more, Salsa Ransomware seems to be a quite far-reaching ransomware infection because it has been translated into 40 languages. Most of the commonly known ransomware programs are very region-oriented. They usually affect several countries with the high GDPs, which would automatically ensure that if the infected users pay, they pay well. However, Salsa Ransomware seems do not make much of a distinction between the economical prowess of different countries, and it infects users across the world in an equal manner. Not that this is a kind of lack of discrimination we should be happy about it.
Unfortunately, there is no public decryption tool at the moment that would help users restore their files. Therefore, when you remove Salsa Ransomware, you should look for a backup drive where you keep copies of your files. Even if you think that you do not backup your files regularly, you may actually have quite a few files saved on your mobile device or on a virtual cloud drive. So when you delete the encrypted copies of your files, you can transfer the located healthy copies back into your clean and safe computer.
Needless to say, once the encryption is complete, Salsa Ransomware wastes no time to inform you about it. It adds the .salsa222 extension to the end of every single affected file, and the program changes your desktop's background. It also opens your browser's window to display the ransom note, which says the following:
Your computer has been locked and your files are encrypted.
A one-time payment is required to restore access.
Salsa Ransomware requires you to pay $100USD in bitcoins within five days. If you fail to comply, it says that the key that should restore your files will be destroyed. However, even if you were to pay the ransom (which you should never do!), it is highly unlikely that the criminals behind Salsa Ransomware would issue the decryption key.
Therefore, just as mentioned above, you should look for other ways to restore your files, focusing on the ransomware removal. If you do not want to remove Salsa Ransomware on your own, you can terminate it with a security tool that will scan your computer, deleting all the other potential threats (if found).
How to Remove Salsa Ransomware
- Press Win+R and type %AllUsersProfile%. Click OK.
- Delete the DONOTDELETESALSA folder from the directory.
- Press Win+R and type regedit into the Open box. Click OK.
- Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Right-click the Salsa222 - data value on the right. Select to delete it.
- Remove the most recently downloaded .exe files.
- Scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner.
In non-techie terms:
Salsa Ransomware is a malicious infection that will not allow you to open your files anymore. You have to remove it to continue using your computer properly. But you also have to understand that it may not be possible restore your original files, but sacrificing your files still sounds better than getting ripped off by cyber criminals. If you need help with the ransomware removal, please contact us by leaving a comment. Our team will make it sure your system is safe and clean again.


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I was gutted after I scuffed the rims of my new 20" alloy wheels. I could feel and hear and misjudged a kerb after I was pulling up a sickening sound as my alloys scraped metal. Considering the damage it was apparent there was no alternative and I might desire Alloy Wheel Repairs. I understood you could get an Alloy Wheel Refurbishment London my mate had used this kind of service when he had gotten a little giddy with his BMW M3 and essentially trashed his alloys. It turns out the team for Alloy Wheel Repairs were called Wonderful Wheels he approached and they were specialists in their field. I knew , and so I gave them a ring to organise Alloy Wheel Repairs on my car they'd done a superb job on my teammate's motor, and I am glad I did so. Damage, what damage? I could feel and hear and misjudged a kerb after I was pulling up a sickening noise as my alloys scraped metal against concrete. Looking at the damage it was evident there was no choice and I 'd want Alloy Wheel Repairs.
Because nothing comes cheap these days I was expecting a mega quote for the Alloy Wheel Refurbishment London,. I could feel and hear and misjudged a kerb once I was pulling up a sickening noise as my alloys scraped metal. Considering the damage it was obvious there was no alternative and I'd need Alloy Wheel Repairs. So it was such a nice surprise once I was give a brilliant quotation for the great news and Alloy Wheel Repairs did not end there. I had never asked my buddy where the Alloy Wheel Repairs took place I presumed he'd taken them to some form of workshop. However the team at Amazing Wheels perform services that are cellular telephone, they could provide Alloy Wheel Repairs at the location of your picking. It was fantastic news for me and it meant I could have the Alloy Wheel Repairs outside my house whilst I saw the big match on Sky Sports. How effective are the Alloy Wheels Repairs? Place it in this way, since I've had Alloy Wheel Repair an Alloy Wheel Refurbishment London my car looks as good as new. You can't even notice that any damage had occurred thanks to the swift Alloy Wheel Repairs. I 'd both my nearside rims treated with Alloy Wheel Repairs and today they match the offside two. I learnt a number of lessons when I 'd the Alloy Wheel Repairs. Firstly amazing customer service doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Secondly I should be extra alert when parking next to kerbs, that's what got me into this location in the first place!


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For the Inexperienced Gyroplane Enthusiast (Not to spoil your fun, but to make it last)
There's two sides to every coin, and two sides to gyroplane, sport flying.
One side of the gyroplane experience is: flying. The excitement you express, through anticipation, as you bring it out of the hangar: "this little bird wants to fly!"
The effort to do everything in order and properly, as maybe someone is watching you. The feel of the harness holding you in place while you glance up to the rotor blades as the engine behind you roars to the touch of the throttle lever. That last look around you as you prepare to roll forward. None of which you remember as the vibration of the airframe seems to blend with that peculiar sound above your head.
What is it about lift off, that seems to make the world slow down as you sense the ground dropping away?
What is it that makes you want to turn around and drift over the place where you just did your walk around?
You can't explain it to someone else, they have to do it, to find out.
|The other side of gyroplane flying is
training. Learning from an experienced CFI in a two seat
gyroplane. It's not going solo just because you built it
yourself and, well, you can. It's forcing yourself to
think safety first. It's also declining a 'short hop
over the field' with an inexperienced 'friend', who just
got one.
A CFI (certified flight instructor) doesn't just teach you the mechanics of gyroplane flying, a CFI shows you how to have fun within safe limits, safety first. So when you're about to go solo, you're prepared to fly and sure to come back in one piece.
"Yadda yadda yadda. I heard it all before". Hmm . . . there's no time to consider your options when the gyroplane is suddenly over responsive. You have to already know about over control and input delay.
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text: NBC announced yesterday that the long-running Law and Order series is being cancelled. Since it was his favorite show, I'm sure my father-in-law (FIL) is sad. The soul purpose for me to upgrade his TiVo with a larger hard drive was so he could store hundreds of hours of Law & Order (451 episodes to be exact). All of the coverage I read stated how declining ratings was the primary reason. If you ask me, the show was never the same with the loss of Jerry Orbach. However, with all of the spin-offs and reruns, no one can put Law & Order in the corner. Details here (NPR) and here (NY Daily News).


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Self Potential At Roosevelt Hot Springs Geothermal Area (Ward, Et Al., 1978)
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Exploration Activity: Self Potential At Roosevelt Hot Springs Geothermal Area (Ward, Et Al., 1978)
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|Self Potential
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Ward et al. 1978 literature review and exploration program recommendations
Orientation self-potential survey performed at Roosevelt Hot Springs Geothermal Area.
- S. H. Ward, W. T. Parry, W. P. Nash, W. R. Sill, K. L. Cook, R. B. Smith, D. S. Chapman, F. H. Brown, J. A. Whelan, J. R. Bowman (1978) A Summary of the Geology, Geochemistry, and Geophysics of the Roosevelt Hot Springs Thermal Area, Utah
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|My Pet Warehouse
Nature's Gift is readily available on the shelves of Woolworths and Coles.
The packaging states Australian Made & Owned, but I believe that requires a minimum of 50% of the ingredients to be sourced in Australia. It doesn't necessarily mean 100% of the ingredients are sourced locally.
This is possibly the best food available at the supermarkets, but how does it compare with other foods available at pet stores? Let's see…
Chicken Meat and Poultry Meal come first on the ingredients list which means we're off to the right start. Chicken meat will contain moisture which will be cooked off in the kibble making process, whereas the meal is weighed after moisture is removed and therefore more significant. "Poultry" is slightly ambiguous so can't be classified as highly as a named meat such as chicken. Most of the protein in the food will come from meat which is great as dogs digest meat protein far easier than protein from grains such as corn.
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The food goes a bit downhill from here, with wheat and rice coming next (and making up the majority of the food with these two ingredients combined). Wheat is one of the cheapest grains to put in a dog food, and also the biggest culprit in grain allergies. (White) Rice is a mediocre grain, but at least it's whole grain, the most nutritious form.
Along with the grains we find potato, another source of carbohydrates. This really gives the food a carb heavy feel. I estimate the carbs to be 50% of the food – that's high.
We find a few nice inclusions such as peas, carrots, canola oil (for heart and coat), and flaxseed, but also a few ingredients which aren't so good. Potassium Sorbate is used as a preservative, common in "semi-moist" foods. It's normally fine in small doses but can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Glycerine (should be "glycerin") has no nutritional value, and is actually a by-product of soap making. It's often used as a binder but is generally a safe ingredient. Phosphoric Acid is another pointless ingredient, used in cheaper foods to add flavour. It's also used in Coke to add flavouring.
One point worth mentioning is the food is 8% fat, one of the lowest fat foods available. That's not necessarily a good thing as fat is one of the best sources of energy and essential nutrients.
All in all I'll give it (a low) 3 stars as it's better than other supermarket offerings. At approx $7.70/kg with the 1.8kg bag it's reasonably priced.
If this has helped you please take the time to share it to other Australian pet owners. Thank you 🙂
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Good points…
Meat and meat meal as the first ingredients.
Bad points…
Lots of cheap grains combined with potato for a high carbohydrate food.
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* Carbohydrates aren't listed on pet food labels. This value is calculated based on levels of protein, fat, moisture, and ash. Estimated values for moisture and ash have been used where these values haven't been given (moisture of 10%, and ash of 8%).
Fresh Australian Chicken Meat and Poultry Meal (contains no red meat), Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Rice, Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Rosemary, Canola Oil, Glycerine, DHA Omega 3, Flaxseed, Prebiotics, Chia Seed, Green Tea Extract, Taurine, Yucca Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Colour, Phosphoric Acid, Sea Salt, Vitamins & Minerals, Natural Antioxidants.


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1995 Dodge NeonReview
Good — a fast car , for the age it has, it was quite a good car , i know that there exist a new generation of this car , and is very upgraded for people that like speed and wanna tune that sport car
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: has a good perfomance
Cons: the appearance , is not too cool
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1995 Dodge Neon Sedan FWDReview
Great Car — I've had this car since I was 16.. It use to be a reddish color, but I had it painted a pink color with teal green flames on the hood and the sides. It's great on gas, and it's a good car overall
Pros: Paint job and I've had it for7 years
Cons: the headlights
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1995 Dodge Neon Sedan FWDReview
Small, Effictient, Great On Gas =) — I own a '95 Dodge Neon. This is my second car. It was very cheap the previous owner left it behind at their parents and they just wanted to get rid of it. I have owned it for three years and have yet to experience any major problems. It's great on gas! I don't really know a lot about cars. My friend warned me not to buy a Dodge Neon, but I did anyways due to the circumstances. It does slightly shake, I will have to look into that. Maybe I just need my tires rotated or something. It needs a new paint job because the paint has peeled off a tad bit and I left it in the sun a little. If I don't drive it around for a couple of weeks the breaks start to squeak. I like it. It has cruise control. It has always gotten me to where I wanted to go so no complaints.
Pros: Great on gas, Small but has enough space.
Cons: Besides the exterior, everything is fine.
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1995 Dodge Neon Sedan FWDReview
My Econobox — good car fair acceleration. braking, mileage. appearence. It is nit a performance car but it is fun to drive it handles ok. I got it used and it was fairly cheap. It is a 1995 Dodge neon. It has aautomatic transmission, I was told to drive an auto by my surgeon,for an auto it seems ok, I prefer a stick.
Pros: economy and handling.
Cons: might have basd resale value
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1995 Dodge Neon Sedan FWDReview
Terrible — this is not my car but thats prolly what it looked like when it was new.. My car was bad off looking there was a recall on Dodge paint for the younger years major paint issues/weather striping issues... DONT BUY IT..
Pros: never had engine problems
Cons: accesorie wise just terrible paint sucks interior falls apart
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1995 Dodge Neon Sport Sedan FWDReview
The Neon — The car is awesome on gas. Its a blast to drive. Has a cold air intake, custom dual exhaust, 16inch Loco rims wrapped in Falken Z rated 205/40R/16. The stereo is amazing. 2 15" Legacy subs, powered by a JL Audio 500/1 Amp. Sony Xplod 6x9s being powered by a Lightening Audio 400x4 amp.
Pros: Suspension, Interior, Paint, Stereo.
Cons: Its not running right now.
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1995 Dodge Neon Sport Sedan FWDReview
It Was $10.00 — This car sucked at acceleration. Terriffic on gas, air was ice cold and cooled the car fast. She handled like a go cart. The seats were stiff like sitting on stacks of cardboard. Car had all sorts of problems with seals in the motor, don't buy one unless you can get it for $10.00 :)
Pros: gas sipper
Cons: it was a dodge
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1995 Dodge Neon Sport Sedan FWDReview
Its Great — I love my car. It look nice and runs well. its a little rusty along the bottom but i try to take as good care of it as i can. gets great gas mileage and it comfortable to drive. definetly not made for anyone bigger. its a small car but its just perfect for me
Pros: mileage, look, cost
Cons: rust
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1995 Dodge Neon Sedan FWDReview
95 Dodge Neon — Dodge Neon is basic transportation. Average acceleration, good braking, so-so handling. The car had bad engine issues (oil in coolant), wasting 1 qt of oil per month. Early neons had that problem (bad head gasket). It looked ok and was spacious for a small car. It was manual everything. Good gas mileage and maintenance was good until I had the head gastket issue. For fun factor, you could throw it around the corners and was fine with it. We managed long distance runs with no problems. It was just uninspiring. Great a to b driver, not that much passion.
Pros: Great starter car, cheap and easy
Cons: Avoid 95-99 models because of bad head gasket which is expensive to replace.
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1995 Dodge Neon Highline Coupe FWDReview
Its Transportation — its okay it needs some tender loving care i got from my brother and the price was right after a few brake problems i finally got the things fixed so that they are not wearing out every 2 to 6 months after replacing more parts (that really needed it) than i intended to replace.
Pros: milage
Cons: rust
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2005 Dodge Neon Reviews
Great Gas Mileage
Yes I like they look of the car, but I did not buy it for the look. It is a good second car for me. I always felt safe in it, and it handled well. If you take care of it, it should remain a reliable c... Read More
It's Cool And Zippy. Get's You Where You Want To Go With Ease.
It vibrates more than other cars of it's kind. Other cars of it's kind get slightly better gas mileage. But,it does save a lot in gas and it 's very reliable. The styling of the car is a bit funny but... Read More
2004 Dodge Neon Reviews
Excellent Compact Car, Very Low Maintenance, Great 2nd Or Commuter Car.
The Neon has great gas mileage and very comfortable for a small car. Took this car on several trips from San Diego to Denver (over 1200 miles) and was very comfortable. It is also very good in the sno... Read More
Spent over $2500 fixing this car myself in parts......one things gets fixed another breaks......or leaks.....or falls off.....or disappears.....now that I am attending UTI I now have my own access to ... Read More
2003 Dodge Neon Reviews
Cute & Affordable Little Neon
It burns a good bit of gas for a little sedan. I like that it's still youthful and fun in style, the dash is plain & boring. like that my model/make has carseat belt and little hooks to clip & secu... Read More
2003 Dodge Neon Sxt
Please see Pros and Cons. I really like it because it gives you good MPG and was a perfect car as a college student. Did not have much cargo space, but enough to keep golf bags, clothes, etc. 5 CD i... Read More
2002 Dodge Neon Reviews
2002 Acr.
It was a fun little car to drive. It came with the adjustable suspension which was either moderately comfortable or extremely hard. Cornered very well and even made it through a couple Atlanta "blizz... Read More
Tiny Engine Knocking Peice Of Junk
I disliked everything I bought it cause its all the bank would give me I had it 6 months enough to build some credit than I bought a sexy fast Buick!! the oil pan feel out at 45000 miles the engine le... Read More
2001 Dodge Neon Reviews
Great Transportation Or Teen Starter Car Parts Are Plentiful And Fairly Inexpensive
Cheap operation costs,easy to get parts,simplicity in design and construction. Controls are in easy reach and placed w thought. No real blind spots to complain about. The microscopic cup holders that ... Read More
Good Car For Anyone Who Like Quick 4 Doors.
2001 Dodge Neon R/T Overall pretty good for a 4 door 4 cylinder car. Its pretty quick off the line but kinda slow on the long run. Hoping to build it up a lil bit maybe put a Turbo in it. Not a Highwa... Read More
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|Working in partnership: the application of shared decision making to health visitor practice
|Astbury, Ruth
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|Astbury R, Shepherd A & Cheyne H (2017) Working in partnership: the application of shared decision making to health visitor practice, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26 (1-2), pp. 215-224.
|Aim and objectives To explore the processes which support shared decision making when health visitors and parents are creating plans to improve the wellbeing of babies and children. Background Worldwide, there is a focus on promoting children's wellbeing in order to enhance population health. Within the United Kingdom, health visitors have a key responsibility for working in partnership with parents to support this agenda. Despite evidence that the application of 'shared decision making' frameworks can increase patient participation, improve patient satisfaction, and improve health outcomes, there is limited research linking shared decision making with health visitor practice. Design A qualitative, descriptive study. Methods The study was undertaken in two phases: in Phase 1, two parent: health visitor dyads, who were planning together as part of usual care, were audio-recorded and then the participants' experiences were sought through individual questionnaires. In Phase 2 semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine health visitors and nine parents in relation to their recent experiences of planning care. Results Evidence of supportive processes included having a shared understanding around the issue needing to be addressed; being able to identify interventions which were accessible for the family; engaging in decision making through deep, meaningful conversations using sensitive and responsive approaches; and establishing positive relationships between health visitors and parents, significant others within the family, and other professionals. Conclusion Despite evidence of strong, trusting relationships between parents and health visitors, there were times when shared decision making was unable to take place due to the absence of supportive processes.
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Here we have the all new Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR camera. This compact and lightweight camera boasts a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, a 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD, Canon's DIGIC 7 image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini-HDMI port and built-in WiFi, Bluetooth & NFC connectivity.
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In terms of video recording, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 can record 1080p Full HD video @ 60fps. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is currently available for pre-order for $549 (Body Only) and will start shipping from July 20th. [Product Page]