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A Solid Wire-Route1 Aug, 2002 By: J. Fred White
Solid Edge's XpresRoute environment now includes tools for creating wires, cables, and flexible tubes. XpresRoute allows you to create single-wire and multi-wire cables in an assembly, assign wire attributes, and extract reports.
The first step in creating a wire in XpresRoute is to draw the wire path using the Line Segment or Arc Segment commands. Each segment of a multi-segment wire path must have connected endpoints that do not form a closed loop. After you draw the segments for your wire path, use the Wire Path command to identify the wire path and attribute the wire. The Wire Path dialog box allows you to specify the type of wire you want to create (Cable or Single). If you choose to create a cable, you can define attributes for the entire cable or the individual wires within.
The Save Settings button on the Wire Path dialog box allows you to store attribute settings for the wire path feature, stored in the wires.txt file, located in the Solid Edge Program folder. To make changes to this file, change the attribute values using the Wire Path dialog box.
After creating the path, use the Wire command to create the wire part. You can use the Wire Options dialog box to specify a template and the wire document's name and location; you can also specify the maximum bend radius and minimum straight length. The wire document is a container used to store the wire's solid geometry or its feature. The wire feature maintains the associative relationships among the assembly containing the wire feature, the wire path, and the wire path attributes. Now, let's explore a few more key aspects.
Curve-Segment Support
XpresRoute now has the capability to create 3D curves for both tube and wire creation. Once the path is created, select the Curve Segment command and access the option to create the curve using midpoints, end points, or all points, as shown in Figure 1.
|Figure 1. Use the Curve Segment command to create the curve using midpoints, end points, or all points.
- Mid-Points. The midpoints of the input segments are used (see 1A).
- End-Points. The end points of the input segments are used (see 1B).
- All-Points. End points and midpoints of the input segments are used (see 1C).
Note: The curve always starts and ends at the start and end points of the first and last segments. The midpoints of the first and last segments are never used. The curve is always tangent to the first and last segments in the path.
Wire Attributes
Selecting the Wire Path command displays the Wire Path Options Dialog with the following options: Saved Settings, Wire Path Name, Wire Types, Single or Cable, Wire Attributes, and Custom Properties.
- Saved Settings. This option allows you to save the definitions to an external file called Wires.txt, located in the Solid Edge\Program folder. The file allows you to reuse wire definitions in other assemblies.
- Wire Path Names. Wire names supplied by the user are unique for each assembly file. All wire paths must have a unique name at the active assembly file level.
- Wire Types. This option is for specifying the wire type. The type can either be single or cable. The type of wire you select controls the list of attributes that appears in the dialog box. If you set the wire type to cable, you can edit the attributes for either the cable or the wires in the cable. A single wire path resides in a wire file or is disjointed from the rest of the wires in the file. For this case, the name of the wire, the color, and so forth are assigned to all the faces of the wire. The attributes are constant along all faces of the wire. A cable path contains a multi-wire definition and shares a common segment (trunk). The name and color of the multi-wire trunk is specified by the Multi-Wire definition.
- Wire Attributes. Wire attributes, such as size and color, are used to create the wires, identify them, and generate a report.
- Custom Properties. This option activates the Custom Properties dialog box that allows you to add and remove custom properties to a wire definition.
- Wire Paths. A collection of wire path segments serves as input for the Wire command to create a solid model of a wire, as shown in Figure 2. You can use one or more segments to define the path. If you use multiple segments, they must have connected endpoints. A single wire path consists of an endpoint-connected chain of segments. These segments cannot form a closed loop. The defined Color attribute is applied to the entire wire path (see 2A). A cable wire path consists of several single wires that run along a common path. An example of this would be a co-axial cable. When defining a cable, a set of end point-connected segments must be selected. These segments cannot form a closed loop (see 2B). A trunk path consists of independent wires that share a common set of geometry. Trunk path faces are only attributed with the names and number of the wires that run along them. The trunk-path color is the part color specified by the wire file (see 2C).
|Figure 2. Using the Wire command, you can put together a collection of wire path segments to produce the solid model of a wire.
Create/Edit Wire Model
The Wire command creates the wire geometry along a selected path or paths in a wire model file, using the wire options selected. The wire created is grounded in the assembly with a wire-path relationship.
- Maximum bend radius. When sharp (non-tangent) corners are present in a selected path, this is the maximum bend radius that can be applied to the corner.
- Minimum straight length. This value defines the minimum length of the wire that remains after automatic fillets are applied to sharp path corners.
The Edit Definition command on the SmartStep ribbon bar displays the XpresRoute SmartStep ribbon, so you can edit an exiting wire part. You can also use the Wire Options dialog box to make changes to the maximum bend radius and minimum straight length. You can add or remove paths to the collection.
Wire Report Command
The wire report command retrieves and displays the lists of wires contained in an assembly. The information is collected from the wire files in the assembly. You cannot generate a report based on the wire paths. The wire report is a snapshot of the wire data and is not associative to the assembly. There are three options for including wires in a report: All Wires in assembly, Wires currently shown, and Wires currently selected. Two methods exist to control the display of the wires in the report:
- Top-Level. This is a list of all the wires defined in the selected wire files. Each unique wire path is output as a row in the report. Cables are shown as one entry in the list.
- Expanded. This is basically the same as the Top-Level list except that cables are expanded to show the members. There are only two levels in the report. Single and cable wire paths are at the first level. Cable wire members are at the second level listed below the associated wire path.
- Format Option. This option allows you to control how the report is formatted. Settings are available for text justification, grid display, column widths, fonts, and so forth.
I'm certain the ability to model wires in your assemblies and generate wire reports will eliminate what has typically been a manual and time-consuming process. So, get those spools of wire and nail boards ready for action! See you On The Edge next month.
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North Cyprus Activities
Whether you like activities on dry land, in the sea or in the sky, North Cyprus has something to offer.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving is one of the main activities in Cyprus because of the crystal clear blue sea, the reefs, wrecks and different species of fish. There are PADI schools that will show you the underwater world, whether you are a beginner or already a qualified diver.
Golf in North Cyprus
Korineum Golf & Beach Resort is a must for anyone that enjoys golf. Due to the hot weather, March, April, May, September, October and November are the best months for playing golf. Although you are almost certainly guaranteed hot weather, if will not be unbearable like it is in the summer months, or possible rain for the couple of months in the winter. Relax and enjoy your game while topping up the tan.
What better way to see some North Cyprus, than from a bird's eye view. You can tandem paraglide from the top of the mountain, around 2500ft high. With the qualified instructor you will see more than you expected on your slow decent down to the ground. Or, for the more adventurous, you can ask for fast, adrenaline ride! As a keepsake you can purchase photos, dvds and t-shirt's.
Walking holidays are becoming very popular now, and what better place to walk than in a beauty, unspoilt, warm country. The weather is dry for most of the year therefore, you could even take your holiday out of season, in the cheaper months. With numerous places suitable for walking, you have a choice whether you are a beginner or more experienced, whether you want a mountain walk, town walk or a stunning coastal walk. Towards the beginning of the year you might also find one of the organised orchid or wild flower walks.
Turtle Hatching
The Green turtles and the Loggerheads lay their eggs in North Cyprus between May to August. The eggs will stay buried in the sand for about 50 days, when they will then be ready to hatch. If you're in North Cyprus between August and September you could be lucky enough to see a hatching. Both species of turtles are classed as endangered. There is a turtle watch team that patrol some of the beaches and mark off where the nests have been laid, so that they are sectioned off and not disturbed by people on the beach. They will then do an organised hatching that you are welcome to go and watch.
Wild donkeys
Another endangered species is the wild donkey. Once part of your household, they were used to carry crop from the fields. Now, after being left to fend for themselves, there are very few of them compared to before. They were taken to the Karpas Peninsula National Park, where you can still see them today. As they have been left in the wild for so many years, they are no longer used to human contact, can be bad tempered and you should not approach them.
Bird Watching
With more than 340 species of bird in North Cyprus, some which are only found in North Cyprus. The birds migrate twice a year. There is a bird watching group, that if you want, can show you were to go and what to look for.
Painting Holidays
With so many beautiful sites and architecture, if you like to paint then you will find something to suit your ability. Try to avoid July and August as it might be too hot for you to sit around in and paint. But there are plenty of months when the weather will be perfect for you to capture.

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This safe, simple and self-controlled supporting system for moving people from one offshore structure to another can forget the use of W2W, bridges and gangways but embrace the future by using this platform/basket. It is fully compensated and controlled by the operator as it would be on a land based installation.
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A year or so after The Cullens' run in with the Volturi, Alice has a vision that will bring the terrible Italian vampires back to their doorstep, only this time, there are 3 new commers. The Cullens must fight for their right to survive yet again, and battle against a new danger that appears as a beautiful face.
Just about everything in this story happened in a week long dream I had a few weeks ago. I just never got around to writing it out until now.
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Jacob snarled loudly and Leah leapt in front of him, Stephanie and Connor didn't stop, taking positions that looked as though they had done this a million times. Stephanie took the head and Connor shifted back towards her left heel. The wolves all snarled louder getting ready to strike.
Edward gasped next to me and stared wide eyed at Stephanie and Connor. I took it as his worry for Jacob and his pack.
"Jake, no! They're too powerful!" I screamed, about to leap down the steps to stop Stephanie.
I was too late. Stephanie collided with Leah, sending both of them toppling into Jacob who took out Seth at the same time. It was like a large furry game of dominos. Stephanie leapt to her feet quickly, looking confused.
"What the hell..." She muttered. "Why didn't they go flying!?" Leah wiggled helplessly, trying to get off Jacob, who was also trying to get off Seth.
"They have some broken bones." Edward muttered next to me.
I winced and ran to the wolves to stop Embry and Quil who were now advancing on Stephanie. Connor threw himself in front of Stephanie and snarled ferociously at the wolves. Embry and Quil looked sideways at each other and both took half a step back.
"Stop it!" I cried, shoving at Embry's huge shoulder to push him farther away from Connor. "These two are our friends!"
"Bella, come over here, they want to faze back." Edward spoke next to me, turning his back on the wolf pile up to give them some privacy. I did the same. "Stephanie, Connor, kindly look away so they can faze."
I didn't know if they did, but the howls of pain turned into human cries.
"Get off us Leah!" Jacob's irritated voice yelled.
"I'M TRYING YOU ASS! MY ARM IS BROKEN! I'M GONNA KILL THAT BLOODSUCKER!" Leah screamed.
"My side really hurts!" Seth's muffled whimper came next.
I heard a slight scuffle then their soft footsteps into the forest to put some clothes on.
"Can I turn around now?" I looked sideways at Edward. He nodded and I turned to see Jacob limping out from the trees followed by a battered looking Seth and Leah.
"Oh my gosh! Are you guys okay!?" I ran to them.
"Do we look okay!? I'm gonna rip that reeking filthy bloodsucker apart!" Leah seethed, storm over to where Stephanie still stood, looking frustrated.
Connor growled at her and his face scrunched up in concentration. He shook his head and then closed his eyes tight, in deep concentration again. What was he trying to do?
"What is this!?" He growled under his breath.
"Leah, enough. Would you please explain to me why we just had our bones broken by a rabid bloodsucker?" Jacob shot a glare at Stephanie.
Embry and Quil sat back on their haunches and whined softly.
"They're friends and you caught Stephanie off guard." Edward explained.
"What happened out here?" Carlisle came to our sides and examined the situation,
"Jacob and his pack surprised Stephanie and Connor." Edward announced. He was fighting a smile and I nudged his side.
"Oh dear... come with me Jacob, Leah, Seth, we'll fix you up inside."
"Jake! Auntie didn't hurt you, did she?" Nessie ran down from the porch with Emmanuel holding her hand.
"Auntie?" Jacob looked at me. "Care to explain?"
I sighed. "Go get fixed up and we'll talk about it after we get back from our hunt." Jacob gave me a look, but limped after Carlisle. Leah and Seth followed, Leah muttering to herself. Quil and Embry launched into the woods, probably going to warn Sam.
Once all the wolves were gone I glared at Stephanie. "Why did you do that?"
Stephanie still looked confused and slightly angry, Connor mirrored her expression. "They were werewolves, I acted on instinct." Her voice sounded far away.
"Stephanie... why did you let down your shield when the wolves were around?" Edward questioned softly.
Stephanie blinked. "I didn't. Why do you say that?"
"I could read your mind."
Her mouth fell open a fraction. "Well that explains why they didn't fly back when I ran at them. But I couldn't read their minds! I couldn't read anyone's mind! But now, I can read all your minds as perfectly as before."
"I was unable to transform or get a sense of their minds either, but now I think I'm fine." As if to test it, Connor shifted into a mimic of a giant wolf that looked like Jacob and then back to himself.
"Odd... the wolves seem to have some kind of effect on you as they do for Alice's visions." Edward muttered.
"Wait, so all your gifts were gone? Just like that? How can the wolves do that?" I asked.
"I don't know... Emmanuel, were you affected at all by the wolves?" Edward half turned towards Emmanuel, still holding Nessie's hand.
"I don't think so... but I can't be positive as I wasn't trying to take anyone's gifts away."
"Very odd..." Edward mused. "We'll have to mention this to Carlisle when we get back from hunting."
Stephanie and Connor both looked very sour and they darted into the forest.
"They're angry." It was a statement, not a question.
"They've never met anything or anyone who could stop them." Emmanuel murmured.
"First time for everything." Edward chuckled. "Let's go, Nessie." He tugged on Nessie's arm. She was staring off towards the house, looking worried. "Or you can stay behind." Edward let her go.
Nessie looked at me. "Momma, I have to go check on Jake."
I nodded. "Of course sweetheart." She let go of Emmanuel's hand and sprinted back to the house.
Emmanuel looked a bit dejected and I suspected a kind of romance forming in his mind.
"Shall we then?" Edward smiled at Emmanuel and me.
"Let's go find them before they destroy the whole forest." Emmanuel laughed.
We all ran after Stephanie and Connor, following their scent and the path of uprooted trees.
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How do you manage an art career/studies, kids, spouse, other employment, and the rest of your responsibilities? Painting may be a consuming obsession, but for most adults, the necessary mental and visual training required is practically impossible if you have anything like a regular life.
We can't all be at our easels at every moment. But then again, there's still a lot of time left over, just wasted standing on line in the grocery store.... doing dishes... bathing the dog... whatever. All of that is potentially art education time. It's ABP. * Always Be Painting.
Here are 10 ideas to stuff more training and productivity into your life. See if you can work these in between doing leg lifts while on hold at work.
1. Carry a sketchbook with you. Those little moleskin things come in all sizes. Do 3-value sketches while on the train, waiting at the deli counter, watching the kids at the playground. When you have time to paint, you also have a sketchbook full of ideas, and you've spent a lot of hours doing pain-free drawing training. The better you draw, the better (and faster) you'll paint.
2. Spend your insomnia wisely. The inability to sleep can be a real gift if you need extra time to make to-do lists, write a business plan or think out new compositions.
3. Be prepared. There are few more frustrating things than finally getting a few uninterrupted easel hours and finding you have to clean your palette or brushes before you begin. Or worse - finding you have to run to the art supply store. Eliminate all excuses for procrastination, including "I have to organize my studio," or "I have to buy more white paint."
4. Get kids to work with (for) you. They get quality time - you get work done. You can arrange some crafty-type things you can do together, take them to galleries and museums with you, and show them the joys of priming panels and assembling frames. As Peter Fonda said in On Golden Pond, "What's the point of having dwarves if they don't do chores?"
5. Carry a viewfinder. Either make one out of L-shaped pieces of paper or use your thumb and forefinger. There are compositions for paintings all around you. Train your brain to think about them all the time. And don't be shy! Whip that thing out while you're staring down the aisle at Target so the composition (not to mention persepctive lines) become plain. Sing or dance a little too. Everyone wishes they were the sort of person who would sing in public - or be arty in public, I'm asserting.
6. Make the viewfinder neutral grey. Another training goal is to be able to see warm and cool, and relative chroma. Quiz yourself, "How yellow is that near daffodil compared to that far daffodil?" And that sort of thing.
7. Squint. Squinting is how you see values in a composition, but it's also sort of fun. Look around you at red lights and explore the value composition of the scene around you. If you do this all the time, you're training yourself to see values better and also collecting observations about how common scenes change with the weather, season, time of day, etc. This is my favorite one. Crowsfeet are a small price to pay for being able to judge values correctly.
8. Immerse yourself. Get a painting-a-day calendar. Bring art magazines to work. Keep them in the car. Collect art books. Collect objects you might like to paint. Make your life all about paint. The more you think about paint, the more you'll think about paint. And you know innovation favors the prepared mind. Somebody else said that. It's a good one.
9. Schedule tasks at the right time. If you're working around an infant, figure out how to parse your work into 2 hour nap-ready increments. If you need natural light, paint in the day. Leave the value work for night when the light and color are all weird. You can draw while your family watches Survivor. You can draw your family! Use prime painting time for painting, and pack the non-prime hours for non-painting work, like shipping, reading art books, prepping panels, etc.
10. Figure out your Scooby Snack. Everybody (I think) has some mental hang-up that keeps them back in ways big or small. Personally, I let self-doubt trick me into procrastinating. What a waste of time! If people are going to reject me I should let them, and not do it in advance, to myself. So over the years I've learned to give myself little pep talks as I'm painting like, "Yeah! Great job! That looks awesome!" And in this way, I trick myself into completing the painting. Completely true, if slightly nuts.
This rather compulsive-sounding pep talk is probably a little hard to swallow all at once. But I really do all this stuff. Except for #3, OK. I'll bet you have great ABP tips too - let us know in the comments section.
* With apologies to Robert Altman and anyone else associated with Glengarry Glenross.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
TIP: 10 Ways To ABP
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Great list. Some I do, like always picking out compositions with my 2 hand viewfinder and thinking is that just darker or is it more yellow too, some I don't, I should squint more and I should sketch more. The one that really made me sit up though was #10. Maybe my bigest problem is talking myself out of things. I have been know to convince myself that I can't get it the way I want it and then not start. Pep talks you say? I may have to try that!ReplyDelete
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George W. Bush says it is unfair Donald Trump is challenging him for 'Worst President Ever.'
|Trump at campaign rally in Arizona in June 2016. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)
CRAWFORD, TEXAS (The Nil Admirari) - Earlier today, George W. Bush confirmed he was "super worried" Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would defeat Hillary Clinton in November. The 43rd President of the United States identified his main worry as being Trump unseating him as the worst president in American history, and called such a challenge "unfair."
"I hope Donald Trump isn't elected president, because I think he'll be way worse than me. I know it didn't look like it, but I worked really hard to earn my title as the worst president the United States has ever had," said Bush at a hastily convened press conference at his Crawford, Texas ranch.
Bush continued, "I am responsible for America's endless war on terrorism after failing to prevent the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed more Americans than the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor."
"I am responsible for lying to the American people in order to push for the disastrous 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the subsequent bloody occupation of that sovereign country," explained Bush.
"I allowed Dick Cheney to be the most powerful vice president in American history, and presided over the largest expansion of government since Franklin D. Roosevelt by helping to form the invasive surveillance state Americans live in today."
Bush paused before asking, "Who can doubt I was the worst president in American history? Do I have to explain any further how bad I was? Why are Americans flirting with electing a man who will be so much worse?"
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Monday April 03 2017 12:24 PM
New treatment option available to help Irish Patients in fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Daclizumab has a 'double-action' approach – offering a new once-monthly treatment option for people living with MS in Ireland.
A new once-monthly treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) that uniquely targets the immune system is now reimbursed in Ireland to help in the fight against this devastating disease.
The new medicine, named daclizumab, can be self-administered monthly at home and has been approved for reimbursement by the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Two Irish hospitals – St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin and Beaumont Hospital Dublin - were part of an international research team carrying out the largest clinical trial ever reported in MS, called DECIDE.
This trial demonstrated daclizumab's ability to reduce the frequency of relapses (attack of symptoms) as well as the risk of disease progression, compared to the widely-used MS medication interferon beta-1a.
Ms Ava Battles, Chief Executive of MS Ireland, welcomes daclizumab's availability and reimbursement in Ireland: "The authorisation of daclizumab is another step forward in the fight against MS, offering hope to those living with the condition. The fact that it works in a different way to other therapies not only furthers our understanding of this complex disease, but also importantly gives people with MS, and doctors in Ireland, an additional treatment option to consider - which is vital because the course of the condition can be so different from person to person."
How does daclizumab work?
Daclizumab is thought to work by targeting and blocking the growth of activated T cells, which are known to gradually damage myelin, and eventually damage the central nervous system (CNS). Additionally, daclizumab increases the number of natural killer cells in the body, strengthening their natural ability to find and kill existing activated T cells. By rebalancing the immune system, daclizumab is thought to help protect against damage within the CNS. Clinical studies have shown that daclizumab positively impacts relapse rates, disability progression, brain lesions (detected through MRI scans), and cognitive function in MS, along with a generally manageable safety profile.
Michael O'Connell, Country Director of Biogen Ireland, said: "We are pleased to offer daclizumab as an additional treatment option for relapsing forms of MS in Ireland. Great innovation in the MS field has taken place in recent years, but we still have too many patients falling short of optimal health outcomes. We have a responsibility as a company with great heritage in this area to continue our search for pharmacological solutions whilst also supporting the MS community more broadly."
Further reading
For more information on daclizumab including details of the clinical trial results, download Biogen's information sheet/press release.


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This build gets extremely powerful late game with the really high critical strike chance mixed with movement speed and extra damage. This build used for extremely high dps (damage per second). If you attack from stealth with this build maxed your attack speed will hit 2.5 which is max. With the Phantom dancer x2 plus infinity edge combo you will have 80+ crit chance. Extremely high critical Strike chance Mixed with max attack speed and high damage you can't loose. If you gank and get fed early the only thing that will rival you is the Nexus Turret! =] Good Luck and Have Fun!!!


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The Center for Research Strategy (CRS) is the successor to the Center for Cluster Development. It promotes cutting-edge research at Freie Universität Berlin. The team at the Center for Research Strategy supports and assists the scholars, scientists, and researchers at the university in developing university-wide research networks, called "Focus Areas." The CRS offers conceptual consultation services, information, start-up grants, and it promotes quality assurance in the Focus Areas through evaluations. Its objective is to support the Focus Areas with their project initiatives, increase their public visibility, and – extending beyond common projects – enhance their appeal to international scholars.
As part of the career path model, the CRS uses the funding lines Dahlem International Network Junior Research Groups, Dahlem International Network Professorships, and Dahlem International Network Postdocs to support outstanding young talents on their way to a professorship. It also organizes Junges Wissenschaftsforum Dahlem, which began its activities during the 2013 summer semester and which offers junior researchers from across the university and its partners in the region a platform for discussing and developing ideas.


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UPM-Kymmene Corporation Stock Exchange Release 16 May 2016 at 14:15 EET
BlackRock's shareholding in UPM has gone above the threshold of 5 per cent
UPM-Kymmene Corporation has on 16 May 2016 received a notification under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act, according to which BlackRock, Inc.'s holding of UPM shares and voting rights has gone above the threshold of 5 per cent on 13 May 2016.
According to the notification, BlackRock, Inc.'s indirect shareholding in UPM has increased to 27,189,731 shares, corresponding to 5.09 per cent of UPM shares and voting rights. The total number of UPM shares and voting rights owned directly or through financial instruments by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds was 5.71 per cent on 13 May 2016. UPM's registered total number of shares and voting rights amounting to 533,735,699 has been used in the calculation of percentages for the announcement.
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Send a fun and playful Christmas greeting that is sure to stand out with our Linear Christmas Tree Cards. The way the vivid color palette blends with the geometric design makes our Linear Christmas Tree Cards the perfect option for businesses and individuals alike. There are many different ways to personalize this card and make it your own. Each card is printed on premium paper for a finished look that is of the highest quality. Since we value the environment, a tree will be planted with every order you place.
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Form/Space Atelier Autumn Programming
Exhibition Title: Sam Birchman at Form/Space Atelier
Exhibition Duration: October 9-January 3.
Vernissage: October 7-9pm Luxury Suite of Avenue One
Sam Birchman creates scenes of banal, hyperbolic lives using formal training in oil painting at Evergreen State College, Olympia. This annual exhibition of Birchman's paintings at Form/Space Atelier comprises the longest serially-recurring show in the gallery's 10- year history. Birchman, working diligently in his Vain studio a few blocks from Form/Space Atelier, has also exhibited with Francine Seders gallery and Angle Gallery Pioneer Square.


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This year we're bringing back one of our favorite features, Inspiration to Reality, but along with a few other things on SMP (you can catch up on some of our plans on Backstage) we're going to make a few changes. Vendors will now be able to pick from ANY of the gorgeous inspiration boards on the Style Circle. We won't overwhelm you with posts announcing challenges, we'll just streamline the process a bit and make sure that the emphasis is on the incredible designs.
If you're new to us here at SMP, here's how it works: Head on over to the Style Circle and design an Inspiration Board that you would love to see come to life. Then a team of our incredibly talented vendors will browse through the beautiful boards and pick their favorite to transform into a stunning photo shoot chock-full inspiration and steel worthy design ideas.
So this...
Vendor Credits: this is glamorous (3), 100 layer cake, Jose Villa, Jose Villa Photography, Interieurs et Fleurs
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Vendor Credits: Agnes Lopez / Bleu Belle Bridal / Bella Bridesmaid / Liza Chung / CollabCreation Films / Jackie Neal / Grazyna Mercado / OPUS 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery / Etiquette of Chocolate /
Pretty cool, huh?!?
So, our next magnificent crew of design gurus to take on this feature is event designer Beth Helmstetter, photographer Steve Steinhardt, floral design by Holly Flora, calligraphy by Laura Hooper, accessories by twigs and honey, Monique Lhuillier, cinematoraphy by Russell Fowler, and linens from La Tavola. All you need to do is scoot on over to the Style Circle and design an Inspiration Board (or many) that you would love to see come to life. That's it! Look forward to seeing what you come up with.


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Hand held ereaders research
Posted by hardsell on 7/20/2010 at 11:06 AM
Well, I have been looking at what would be a good ereader....
I wanted to really check out what was available instead of just browsing the "big 5"
kindles, sony's, ipad, nook, kobo
So I made a list of each ereader I found (about 150)
and then I put on one page about 6 comparison charts I've found to check specifications
I am going to post this both in the books and technology talk forums...
hope my research and any discussion can help those interested in getting an ereader....
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Re:Hand held ereaders researchPosted by gfmueden on 1/20/2012 at 11:22 AM
Hardsell, your eReader research needs to be brought up todate, so much as happened.
I was impressed with the iPad's reader app legibility but turned off by Apple.com's instability; I gave up.
How to get books for it then becomes a problem, besides I will want out of copyright books, not ones at new book prices. Also references, a dictionary and Bartlett's, etc.
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The friendship between Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez is no secret. In addition to working together on From Dusk Till Dawn, Grindhouse and Four Rooms, Tarantino directed a scene in Sin City and Rodriguez wrote the music for Kill Bill Vol. 2. The friends also have a habit of using the same actors, with Steve Buscemi having major roles in both Reservoir Dogs and Desperado, and Harvey Keitel starring in both Dogs and Pulp Fiction as well as the aforementioned Dusk Till Dawn. Now another name has joined those ranks.
Don Johnson, who many saw last in Rodriguez's Machete, is has been offered a role in Tarantino's upcoming Django Unchained, according to Deadline. He joins a cast that already includes Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, M.C. Gainey, Gerald McRaney, Dennis Christopher and Laura Cayouette. Should he sign on, Johnson would play a plantation owner named Spencer Bennett who keeps a "stable" of black prostitutes.
The story follows an escaped slave named Django (Foxx) who teams up with a German bounty hunter (Waltz) to take revenge against his former owner (DiCaprio) and rescue his wife. The film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2012 and will go into production this fall.
Considering that Johnson's most recent film credit is the universally panned Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star, one can imagine that he'll be more than happy to sign on to work with a stellar director like Quentin Tarantino. Now if only they would cast Django's wife, Broomhilda, already.


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Emergency Preparedness: State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit From Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources : Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives
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The Precious Metals Group is proud to be family owned and operated spanning three generations. With Precious Metals jewellery stores in Hamilton malls – Centre Place, Chartwell & Te Awa the group also includes Dinsdale Jewellers & Huntly Jewellers. We have two on-site workshops. One located in Dinsdale Jewellers and the other in Precious Metals & Diamonds Centre Place. If you're lucky, you may get the chance to see Michael, our master jeweller and company director, hard at work through a viewing window into his workshop. With over 30 years experience in the profession, Michael specialises in all facets of jewellery repair work, design & manufacture. Also at Precious Metals & Diamonds is an on-site design centre where your jewellery dreams can be transformed into unique pieces to celebrate life's special moments. We pride ourselves in stocking top national and international jewellery brands including Pandora, Swarovski, Thomas Sabo, Karen Walker, Kagi, Boh Runga, Nikki Lissoni, Evolve, Fabuleux Vous, Tolkowsky & Grace etc. Also our Exceptional watch collections include Swarovski, Police & Daniel Wellington, which offer the ideal complement to our jewellery. Our flagship store is Precious Metals & Diamonds situated in the Centre Place Mall in Hamilton's CBD. In addition to our top national and international jewellery brands in this store we also offer a dazzling collection of fine diamond and coloured stone jewellery.
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Francis In The Navy
PACMAN in the office - is a modern remake of classic PacMan game. The game is filled with impressive special effects and lovely bonuses. Feel your dexterity and sharpness in each maze. The objective of the game is simple but certainly not easy. You have to clear each level of all dots (printers,...
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Cookie Button in the status bar is a Firefox button for easy access to cookie permissions in the status bar. For those who have been asking for cookie button in the status bar. Some features are optional. See Tools -> Extensions/Addons, select Cookie button in the status bar, press...
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Ghost In The Mail is an anonymous e-mail client for linux written in C and designed in GTK+ 2. Look at the screenshots below to have a better idea of how does it works. This piece of software allows to send e-mails to any person over the net with a fake email address, and also a fake name....
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In The News is a Firefox extension that highlights text, right-click to see the latest related news stories. Mouse over any of the headlines to see a brief summary of the story. Click on any of the stories to have it open up in a new tab..
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Download the Mac multimedia digital version of Ordinary Heroes: Six Stars in the Window, the compelling, true story of six brothers serving in World War II. This is history as you've never seen it before! Watch as photos come to life as video! Listen to stirring speeches, watch WWII newsreels,...
Platforms: Mac
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All Master in the Higher Realms is a small, animated screensaver designed with a spiritual theme.
When we come into contact with a 'True Teacher' or 'Enlightened Master', it has a 'Quickening'or awakening effect on that same consciousness within everyone.
The teacher's intense internal...
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Gautama in the Mystical Realms is a small, animated screensaver specially designed to bring some peace to your desktop.
Buddhafield is an energy field in which a Buddha matures beings, a pure land, an unworldly world, a paradise on earth, which offers ideal conditions for rapid spiritual growth....
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This screensaver will display images of Grand Master Lu Sheng Yen in moments of meditation in the forest.
GM Lu Sheng Yen Meditating In The Forest screensaver will also display some words of wisdom while displaying the images. for WindowsAll
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Beautiful photographs of rural homes surrounded in the glorious colors of autumn. Fall in the Country is a beautiful screensaver that will create a relaxing atmosphere to relief your from stress and other worries.
Give your desktop a relaxing feeling with the Fall in the Country screensaver. for...
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"Horse in the mist" - Animated Desktop Wallpaper by EleFun Multimedia. Do you enjoy your desktop having beautiful wallpaper? Just have a look at the Animated Desktop Wallpaper Horse in the mist. Mist is a mysterious, pale cloud. Mist is like smoke, but having no smell. Everything seems unreal in...
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"Deep in the Forest" is an Animated Screensaver by EleFun Multimedia devoted to the forest theme. Have you ever been in the forest? If so, have you ever managed to get in the forest so far so that you saw or heard nothing but the nature? Unfortunately, in our age of progress, many of us are so...
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This example shows how to put your apps icon in the system tray and have a menu attached to it.
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You're the most cowardly skipper in the Navy and your sub has wandered into the enemy's busiest port. But you just sit there, afraid to fire, afraid to give away your position.
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You're the most cowardly skipper in the Navy, you watch the boats float by, but never shoot them!
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After the first date with a charming girl named April, our hero wakes up alone in an unknown abandoned city after being drugged. He is trapped and believes this somehow involves April. Explore the city while trying to investigate how April is involved. Help the hero survive in an atmosphere of...
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Do you need to hide windows or complete applications from the sight of others? To surf through the internet without anyone seeing the contents of the sites you have access to? To keep a conversation by means of a messenger (such as ICQ)? To enter the number of your bank account with total...
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A squirrel and some birds go about their autumn business as the leaves fall on this quiet street. This screensaver will create a relaxing atmosphere to relief your from stress and other worries.
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When you are trying to restore Windows backup file to another drive through NTBackup tool, but you may encounter the error message "An inconsistency was encountered in the requested backup file" and this Windows backup data may be corrupted. In this situation, you should try BKF repair...
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Greensy in the wabe is a remake of the BoulderDash game with many new features. There are also mysterious butterflies, flame, water balls and magma that increases as it wishes, and something else" You should collect certain quantity of diamonds to open the door. Coming in the door will get...
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Eye in the Sky screensaver contains 43 detailed satellite images of Earth. The following images are included: Antarctica, Argentina, Asian dust cloud over Korea and Japan, Australia, Bahamas, Bosporus Straits - Turkey, Central America, Coral Atolls, Cuba Florida and Bahamas, Cypress, Dasht-e...
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9.2% drop in sales for Schawk
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Press release from the issuing companyDES PLAINES, IL -- Schawk, Inc., a leading provider of brand point management services, enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, announced that it anticipates that it will report net sales of approximately $489.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, an approximate 9.2 percent decrease in net sales relative to the comparable prior-year period. After giving effect to the estimated goodwill impairment charge described below, the Company expects to report a full-year operating loss in the range of $30 to $40 million versus operating income of $60.5 million in the comparable prior-year period. In addition, the Company expects to report that its operating results for full-year 2008 were negatively impacted by approximately $10.4 million of restructuring related charges, $4.3 million of foreign currency transaction losses, $6.8 million in increased professional and consulting fees related to the Company's internal control remediation and related matters, $7.3 million in multi-employer pension plan withdrawal expense, and $6.6 million of impairment charges related to long-lived assets. The total of these items is $35.4 million (of which $8.3 million is non-cash) excluding the goodwill impairment charges as described below. The Company is in the process of finalizing its results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2008, and therefore the above estimates are preliminary and subject to change.
Due to deteriorating economic conditions experienced during the latter half of 2008, the Company is in the process of determining the amount of certain impairments for the fourth quarter of 2008 related to goodwill. Although management is currently completing the valuations required to determine the extent of the impairment charges, the Company expects the total amount of the non-cash goodwill impairment charges to be in the range of $20 to $30 million for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008. As the Company has not completed its analysis of the impairment charges, the foregoing estimate is preliminary based upon management's current expectations and is subject to change.
Given the Company's current expectations as to its full-year 2008 operating results, it is evaluating its compliance with the financial covenants under its debt agreements. If the Company determines it is not in compliance with such covenants, it would seek any necessary waivers or amendments from its lenders. Failure to obtain such waivers or amendments could result in a default and related acceleration of the Company's debt and render unavailable additional borrowings under the Company's credit facility. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that, if the Company determines it is not in compliance with applicable covenants, it will be able to obtain the necessary waivers or amendments on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
The Company is working diligently to finalize its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, and will file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as soon as its internal review of its financial results and the audit by the Company's external audit firm is complete.
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Nature gifted the Eyre Peninsula with something unique something powerful, sharply defined, highly sought after; a coastal region that is: Isolated, rugged, pure, raw, with seafood to die for; nature's definition of indulgence and abundance.
A rugged, spectacular and untamed coast, the Eyre Peninsula is home to the world's best seafood. Located in South Australia, approximately 600 kilometers west of Adelaide, Eyre Peninsula is Australia's true, seafood frontier – the region's rich natural bounty is nature's definition of indulgence and abundance, producing seafood of an intense, rare quality in the cleanest waters in the world.
The diverse wild and aquaculture products produced by the Peninsula's seafood industry have built a reputation for excellence over the past 30 years. Driven by the commitment, passion and pride of its producers, the industry is now renowned as one of the globe's most recognised and environmentally sustainable regions. Whether it's Southern Bluefin Tuna from Port Lincoln or oysters from Coffin Bay, Eyre Peninsula's top-quality produce is feted by many of the world's most respected chefs, praised for its magnificent flavor.
Sitting alongside the region's world-famous seafood is a booming agricultural industry that produces 45% of South Australia's wheat crop and 20% of the State's barley. And, in recent years, a bevy of high-quality boutique primary producers – think olive oil, premium meats and wine – have flourished, adding to Eyre Peninsula's rich bounty.
This website provides everything you need to know about Eyre Peninsula food, including producers and the exciting range of food experiences on offer in the region, including events.


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KidBox May 2016 Boy Review
Disclosure: This box was received free for review.
KidBox is a new clothing subscription box for children. When you sign up, you will fill out a questionnaire about your child's likes and dislikes. You will be sent 6-7 name brand clothing pieces for $98.00 total. When you get your box, you have 7 days to decide to keep, exchange sizes or not purchase pieces. If you keep the whole box, your card will be charged $98.00 and KidBox will donate clothes to a child in need. You may select to keep only one or two pieces, or none at all, just be sure to make your selections within the 7 days. I love that there is no obligation to buy anything.
This is a list of many of the brands featured in KidBox.
The Details
Cost: $98.00/box for 6-7 clothing pieces. You may buy the pieces individually.
What's in the box? Your child will get 6-7 clothing pieces based on your child's preferences.
All the clothes shipped by FedEx and arrived in a sturdy box.
First Look. There was a packet of information, a surprise ball and the clothes were wrapped in tissue paper.
There was a packet of information in a clear envelope. There were two sheets of letter stickers and an information booklet for the box.
The information booklet contains a list of all the clothing items in the box, along with the price you will pay for keeping each piece. If you keep the whole box, you only pay $98.00.
The back of the information booklet has a breakdown on how KidBox works.
You are given a bag with a return address label, so you can send back any items you wish.
There was also a pack of crayons included. The inside of the box is designed for your child to color.
There was a fun surprise ball in the box, filled with little treasures for your child.
The ball was made of strips of a paper that my son loved to unravel.
Inside the ball was a mini deck of card, alien with parachute, and a stick on mustache.
Paper Denim & Cloth Boys Hooded Raglan Top List Price $30.00, KidBox Price $20.00 This was one of my favorite pieces in the box. The fabric is super soft and the hood is lined with a dark blue/star pattern.
My son sporting the hood. As you can see, my son is a skinny little guy. Man what would I give for his metabolism.
Shirt without the hood.
Lucky Boys Cargo Knit Short List Price $30.00, KidBox Price $20.00 I mentioned that my son was skinny and needed adjustable pants. While these had elastic, they were still too big for him. His jeans are a 7s, but these shorts (size 6) were still too big. I am exchanging them for a 5. I am still not sure if he will be able to wear them with the elastic waist, but I can always save them for my younger son.
Diesel Boys Crew Neck Graphic Tee List Price $30.00, KidBox Price $22.00 I generally avoid white t-shirts for my kids like the plague. This shirt is cute and my son likes it. I will just be careful where he wears it.
The Diesel shirt seemed to fit a bit smaller than the other shirts in the box.
Free Planet Crew Neck Tee List Price $24.00, KidBox Price $22.00 I really like the blue color of this shirt and the geometric pattern adds a fun detail to the shirt.
I love this color on him and my son likes the shirt (win win).
REEBOK Boys Graphic Performance Tee List Price $30.00, KidBox Price $22.00 This was my son's favorite shirt! It's a stretchy polyester shirt that is great for active wear. My son had another shirt similar that he outgrew, so he was thrilled to have a new shirt in his size.
This is my son sporting the shirt.
7 For All Mankind Boys Cargo Short
Final Thought: This was a great box! I am exchanging sizes for the shorts, but it was not the fault of KidBox. My son loved the clothes, especially that Reebok shirt. The cost of keeping all the items in the box, works out to around $16.33/item. As a mom who doesn't love to shop with kids, this is a great subscription for me. If you want to try KidBox, use this link. Remember, you choose what you buy!
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Are you pregnant or breastfeeding and wondering how many calories you should be eating? This tool can give you a good starting point.
The following calculator and information is not intended to replace or replicate medical advice, please consult with your doctor before planning your own pregnancy and breastfeeding diet. Full disclaimer here.
Pregnancy Calorie Calculator
During pregnancy, the American Pregnancy Association recommends an additional 300 calories per day during the second and third trimesters.
This calculator is just an estimate. If you are gaining weight too quickly, simply lower your calorie intake by 50-100 calories per day for one week at a time. Alternatively, if you are not gaining enough weight, you can add in 50-100 calories per day.
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Breastfeeding Calorie Calculator
It is estimated that during the first several months of breastfeeding, your body will require an additional 500 calories per day to establish and keep up your milk supply.
If your milk supply begins to diminish, try increasing this number by 50-100 calories per day. If you are breastfeeding and also attempting to lose weight, and plateau at this calorie intake, simply lower your calories by 50-100 per day one week at a time until you begin to lose weight again.
Read here for more detailed information on breastfeeding and weight loss.
Whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, NEVER slash calories by more than 50-100 per day, one week at a time! You could wipe out your energy levels, cause yourself to have uncontrollable cravings leading to binges, slow your metabolism, and diminish your milk supply. (This is a rule I follow even when I'm not pregnant or nursing.)


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Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less.
I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
The @biblesummary account peaked at over 30,000 followers, and was featured in the news all over the world.
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God has given us the light of the glory of Christ. We have this treasure in clay jars. Through affliction we look to what is eternal.
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The office of preaching atonement is the office of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit which dwells in the Believer and authorizes the Believer as a holder of the office of the Spirit.
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British tobacco firm Gallaher Group, which is being taken over by Japan Tobacco Inc, on Friday reported a 4.9% rise in 2006 profits and said current trading is in line with expectations.
The world's fifth-largest cigarette group, whose brands include Benson & Hedges, Silk Cut and Mayfair in Britain, posted 2006 profit before tax, amortisation and exceptional items of 597 million pounds ($1.17 billion), slightly ahead of analyst consensus forecasts of 595 million pounds.
Last December, Japan Tobacco, the world's number three cigarette group, made an agreed bid for Gallaher at 11.40 pounds a share valuing the British company at 7.5 billion pounds, or 9.75 billion pounds including debt.
Gallaher will hold an extraordinary general meeting on March 9 for its shareholders to vote on the takeover, and if they vote in favour then Gallaher shares will last trade on April 17 and shares will be cancelled on April 18.
"I believe the offer from Japan Tobacco reflects Gallaher's achievements, and, subject to completion, JT will acquire a justifiably proud, highly efficient and extremely effective organisation," said Chief Executive Nigel Northridge.
Group cigarette volumes rose five percent to 182.4 billion sticks in 2006, and although operating profits from its core markets of the UK, Ireland, Austria and Sweden fell slightly by 0.3 percent for the year, there was a 2.1 percent rise in the second half.
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Psychotherapy is not easy, or fun. It's good for me, even necessary, but I don't love it. Psychotherapy is like kale: not nearly as tasty or enjoyable as homemade macaroni and cheese, or pizza, but sometimes, I have to force it down.
One of the biggest issues about not seeking help from a psychotherapist is that we rarely know why we display negative behaviors. Often, we react to stimuli based on a complex process of unresolved issues (or trauma) from childhood. Some behaviors are good, like holding a door for someone or not cheating on a test. But others include slamming the door in someone's face, tearing up your husband's baseball card when he stays out all night, or yelling at some unsuspecting cashier. Consistently negative behaviors harm us and can destroy relationships with people we love.
Before I turned 18, my birth mother ran out on us; my father remarried a physically and emotionally abusive woman; my step-uncle sexually abused me; my stepmother slept with one of my boyfriends; my older brother was killed in a motorcycle wreck; my younger brother was kicked out of every elementary school in our town; and I moved in with an abusive, cheating, drug-dealing boyfriend.
Phew. I realize there are millions of people who've suffered far worse tragedies than I did. I'm not searching for pity, only understanding, a willingness to see another perspective. A family member once said, "In my day, we didn't go to therapy. We solved problems by ourselves." Hmmm. This family member drank a six pack every night just so he could fall asleep. And he stayed in a marriage with a cheating spouse for 20 plus years.
At 21, I eloped with a man we'll call Jon. This was one week after I admitted to my parents that I'd been sexually abused as a child. My father said, "You must have liked it because you never told us." My stepmother said, "You're just trying to cause problems." Um, no. But before you hang these folks out to dry, I can assure you these are typical responses. (After my father divorced the nightmare, he spent the last 15 years of his life apologizing to me for the earlier response).
In the wake of Donald Trump's accusers coming forward about his sexual misconduct, many people ask, "Why didn't they come forward when it happened?" I echo comedian Seth Meyers's response. For reasons that seem absurd, our society tends to blame the victims of sexual abuse. I was four when my uncle started abusing me and nine when I screamed, which sent him running from the room never to touch me again. If anyone says a four year old girl is asking for it, he or she should be flogged.
Often times, people who've been sexually abused as children become hyper sexual, engaging in risky behaviors like having unprotected sex with numerous people largely because their personal boundaries were destroyed. In addition, subconsciously, they're scared of getting too close because others might get to know them and judge them for their "shameful" past.
For two decades, I moved guy to guy, always dumping a good one who loved me for someone who treated me like the piece of shit I thought I was. It was as if I were saying, "Don't get close. I don't want you to know the real me because I'm no good. I deserve to be with a piece of shit." In recent years, science has offered new theories on addiction, drugs, sex, food, shopping, alcohol, saying it might have more to do with attachment disorder than genetics.
A theory is a theory, but it makes sense to me that someone who has lingering feelings of being discarded, neglected, and abandoned, might have serious problems with interpersonal relationships (lack of trust, PTSD, fear of authority). I have a solid circle of male and female friends, people I've known for years who love and support me. They appreciate my unfiltered speech, openness and honesty. But if you asked the men from my past what it was like to love me, you'd get another story.
After years of pushing good men away when they got too close, I ran out of luck. The man I shared a deep love and even deeper friendship with, the man I grew closer to than anyone in my life, drew a line in the sand. "If you don't want me," he said, "I'll go." It was the exact opposite of what I wanted and needed, but I was used to my past coping skills, so I let him go and moved on to the next guy. I also went into therapy.
In the year that followed, something happened. Through long discussions with a psychiatrist, talks with friends, and reading self-help books, I stopped. Instead of pointing my finger outward, I turned it on myself. I needed to excavate my painful childhood memories, unearth them, and examine them to set them free.
Over the past several months, I've been attending therapy once a week, including doing EMDR, which tastes like kale but is so good for me! Sometimes I break down bawling. Sometimes I just want to run. My therapist challenges me. I've processed one old memory and am working on a second. There are plenty more. But I feel more confident in my ability to move around in the world, to forgive myself and others, to recognize that the man I loved and lost did me a favor. He forced me to take stock of myself and see I am not my past, I can be better, but I need to do more work. It's a long, long road, and at the end, I hope they have pizza.


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The independent agency will take over the account May 1, the day after Hyundai's contract expires with incumbent Cordiant Communications Group's Bates USA West, Irvine, Calif. Richards' first work will arrive in the fourth quarter.
Bates has handled the account since Hyundai started selling cars in the U.S. 15 years ago. It was a finalist with Publicis Groupe's Publicis & Hal Riney, San Francisco, and Publicis West, Seattle.
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Hyundai will be one of the agency's largest accounts. Mr. Richards said his agency will open an account management office near the client but that Hyundai would be managed out of the agency's Dallas headquarters. Principal Dale Hruby will be the senior account manager. Mr. Richards said the agency will hire about two dozen people to work on Hyundai, with about half that number working in Southern California.
Dave Weber, vice president of marketing at Hyundai, said Richards had the best strategy and creative. He said all the agencies "got generally to the same area" on compensation.
"We didn't go with the lowest price that was submitted," said Mr. Weber.
Late last year, Bates wasn't invited to defend Hyundai's national media planning and buying account. Aegis Group's Carat North America, New York, won the $460 million account, the result of the automaker's South Korean parent's push to consolidate with that of sibling Kia Motors America.
An executive at Bates said "it's just too soon" to say if the agency will let any employees go.
At Publicis Groupe's Publicis & Hal Riney, executives had compensation discussions with Hyundai, but did not hear again from the carmaker until they learned today that they did not win the account, an executive familiar with the situation said.
The review was a boost to at least one losing agency, Riney's sibling shop, Publicis in the West, Seattle, a newly repositioned shop that made it to the final round.
Staff writers Hillary Chura and Alice Z. Cuneo contributed to this report.


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There are 8 cities and 31 towns in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. While each Rhode Island city or town has its own unique charm, not all are "typical" vacation destinations.
Well known is the City of Providence, one of New England's three largest cities and the culinary and cultural heart of Rhode Island. Other well known destinations in Rhode Island include:
- The beach communities of Narragansett Bay such as Point Judith in Town of Narragansett.
- The beach communities along Rhode Island's southern shore including Bristol and Westerly.
- Little Compton home to Sakonnet Vineyards.
- Middletown, home to several great beaches, the Newport Winery and close enough to Little Compton so that you can make it a winery tour day if you like.
- New Shoreham on Block Island, a popular summertime destination.
- Newport, the home of fabulous gilded age mansions, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Newport Cliff Walk and much more.
- Pawtucket, home to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Minor League Triple-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Listed below are the major cities and towns in Rhode Island from a travel and tourism point of view:
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Straight-line and activity, or unit of production, depreciation are some of the methods by which accountants calculate depreciation, notes SFGate. Business owners use depreciation of tangible assets such as computers, machinery or vehicles to spread out their costs and to gain insight into the financial health of their companies.
Accountants use the straight-line depreciation method for equipment such as heavy machinery that has consistent production levels over the course of its life, states SFGate. They compute depreciation with this method by subtracting the eventual scrap value of the machinery from its initial cost, and dividing the result by the number of years the machinery is expected to remain useful. The resulting amount is the depreciation charge per year for that machinery, which is consistent each year it is in use.
For assets whose worth is tied to their productivity, such as vehicles, accountants may choose to use the activity method of depreciation, according to SFGate. To calculate depreciation using this method, accountants subtract the scrap value of the asset from its initial cost to establish a baseline. The result is then divided by the total expected productivity of the asset's useful life, such as total mileage expected during the life course of a vehicle. After they have computed this value per unit of productivity, accountants multiply it by the productivity of that machinery in a given year to determine that year's depreciation.


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Man calls 'Babestation' for a steamy chat about CRICKET in hilarious video
A HOT girl posing in her underwear for a sexy phone-in got the weirdest call of her life from this punter.
Hilarious footage captures the moment the lad calls her up and asks her if she's been out celebrating.
She realises he's talking about the cricket and plays along saying "we did well, didn't we?"
It wasn't much, but it was all he needed to hear to make the whole chat about sport.
"It was interesting talking to you"Model
"We did well," he said. "After the hammering we got at Headingley in the fourth test, to bounce back."
He tells her Stuart Broad did great, Jonathan Trott did "really well" and then asks her if we can win the Ashes.
And though she tries to drag their chat back to sex, saying they should make the Ashes boob-shaped, he's having none of it.
"Okay, Ill get on to the ECB, put it to them and see what they reckon," he says. "Why not? Move with the times".
When he then signs off, he says she should keep following the cricket, telling her "it's good for you".
And at the rate of only £1.50 a minute, his little chat only cost him the bargain price of £3.
The video, originally created after England's Ashes success in 2009, resurfaced on Twitter this week.