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Never include your name in an ad more often than it would be spoken in normal conversation.
Cramming your name where it doesn't belong is AdSpeak.
Back when we encountered one thirtieth as many ads each day, the rule was to repeat the name of the advertiser as often as possible.
"Gee Mary-Jane where did you get that dress?"
"At Dress for Less"
"Dress for Less?
"Yes Dress for Less."
"Is Dress for Less open on Weekends?"
"Dress for Less is open 7 days a week and..."
Do this today and your ads will sound like they were written in the 1940s.
(Adapted from an article by Roy H. Williams, the Wizard of Ads. Roy teaches the art of persuasion at Wizard Academy, a non-traditional business school... a school for the imaginative, the courageous and the ambitious. You should visit.)

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If you haven't seen the trailer for "Escape from Tomorrow", you should click here. The story goes that the film was shot in secret at Disney Theme parks. As I write this, I am still not sure whether I am falling for an elaborate hoax. But considering they have the trailer listed on iTunes and IMDB, if it's a hoax it's a damned good one. The latter describes the movie: "In a world of fake castles and anthropomorphic rodents, an epic battle begins when an unemployed father's sanity is challenged by a chance encounter with two underage girls on holiday." That black and white shot of Walt Disney in Saddam-Statue like pose. Wow.
What is interesting here though is that Disney have been apparently silent. No law suits. No injunctions. It seems scarcely believable. Unless they were trying to Miley Cyrus up their own brand image in the most short-sighted way possible, how could they allow such an obvious subversion of their brand to launch at the Sundance Festival. And then go unchallenged for its general release in October.
One argument is that under "fair use" precedents, they were unlikely to make a successful case. But precedent is hardly a deterrent in a litigious country and a company with deep pockets. More likely they have learned the ultimate lesson of the internet- your intellectual property really isn't yours, and one way to ensure a negative message goes viral is to be a big company and try to supress it.
McDonalds didn't know that back in 2004 when "SuperSize Me" came out. But arguably that was a few years BSM (Before Social Media) where companies still felt that they could control the message. It seemed at the time that the official response of the company to some of the damning claims made about it was overkill- quite possibly more people saw some of that response material than saw the actual movie, which would have only made the problem worse. Had that happened today, and McDonalds responded in Social Channels, imagine the internet trolls lambasting the official response videos. How spoofs and satires would have spread like wildfire.
That's certainly what happened to Nestle as they initially tried to counter and supress a GreenPeace attack on KitKat's use of palm oil and the deadly impact that was having on Orangutan populations. The initial protest advert was successfully taken off YouTube, only to reappear in Vimeo, this time with the added appeal of a "banned" message. Views climbed dramatically, and reposted to YouTube by other sources. (You can view it here: warning not for sensitive viewers). A viral bastardisation of the "KitKat" logo as "Killer" began to spread on people's personal pages. To their credit, they learned their lesson fast, and quickly took action on the issue and negotiated with GreenPeace directly. Peter Blackshaw, who was then recruited to handle matters going forward and was quoted in the Financial Times as saying "On social media perhaps the best measure of success is the resounding sound of silence."
And by all accounts, Disney has learned this lesson too. Despite the film premiering at the Sundance Festival in January, there has been almost zero publicity until now when the film is slated for official release. With any luck the movie will be met with lukewarm response, minus the fanfare that an attempt to ban it would have almost guaranteed.
Things to think about:
- Resorting to legal rights may not always be the best course of action- the consequences of protecting your IP may be worse than the infraction.
- The simple rule of thumb for issues raised in social media is "acknowledge and redirect" – it's very hard for an irate customer to maintain the rage publically once they have been invited to a personal consultation on their issue


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Let's hope Newcastle score all their goals in the first-half - after winning the toss! Mind you, the north-east is well and truly over-represented in the relegation stakes. If it wasn't for West Bromwich Albion, the Toon could be joined by Sunderland and Middlesbrough in a unique relegation dance! Perhaps coastal erosion in the Tyne Tees area can't come quick enough. It'd save a lot of bother anyway.
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Adu burst onto the scene at the tender age of 14 when he became the youngest professional athlete in the States. Commercial exposure soon followed - starring in adverts alongside the Brazilian legend Pele. Adu was linked with every major football club in Europe - he was to be the boy that would finally give 'soccer' a widespread appeal in the States.
Adu is in all senses the great American tale - a poor boy from Ghana who learned his skills barefooted on the streets before his mother won an immigration lottery and the chance of a new life for her family in America. With his ability and the story behind his meteoric rise, Adu is perfect for corporations to advertise their products - in short, it is a fairytale.
To understand how Adu got to where he is now you have to look at how he arrived at stardom in America.
American scouts were fully aware of his potential and he was given the chance in 2002 to join the U.S. U-17 residency programme in Bradenton, Florida. At the age of 13, Adu finished the season as one of the top scorers - netting 22 goals. This followed with Adu gaining U.S. citizenship in 2003 and he started to become one of the most talked about players in America.
His form during the U-17 residency programme prompted a call up to the U-17 national side. During the FIFA U-17 World Cup, he opened the tournament with a spectacular performance, scoring a hat trick in the teams 6-1 defeat of South Korea. In the next match he scored the winning goal in Americas 2-1 defeat of Sierra Leone, taking the U.S. into the quarter finals (where they fell at the hands of Brazil).
His form for the U-17's earned him promotion to the U-20 squad, who were about to travel to the United Arab Emirates, to take part in the FIFA World Youth Championships. Adu participated in all five matches and helped the U.S. to a fifth place finish.
Adu's performances in youth tournaments for the U.S alerted the likes of Manchester United and Inernazionale to his undoubted potential. Due to employment legislation, which states a player can not sign a professional contract until the age of 17 (in countries like Britain), none of Europe's heavy weights made a move.
On 16th January, 2004, D.C United selected Adu as their first player in the 2004 MLS draft. The stage was set for the new American 'wonder boy' to set the MLS alight. On 3rd April, Adu came on for United as a substitute against San Jose Earthquakes, making him the youngest ever player to appear in any United States professional sport since 1887 (at 14 years, 306 days). A short time later, on 17th April, he became the youngest player ever to score a goal in the MLS (at 14 years, 320 days), when he scored a 75th minutes goal in a 3-2 loss against Metrostars.
In his first full season, Adu went on to star in 30 league games for D.C, scoring 5 goals, creating three assists and being named in the commissioner's pick for the 2004 Sierra Mist All-Star Game.
Despite his early success as a professional, he came under criticism from many pundits. Some commentators suggested that he was too young to be playing professional football, and that he needed time to develop with the youth teams. He was also criticised for not scoring enough goals and not taking his form from the U-17 & U-20 teams into the MLS.
Rumours were also rife that the 'wonder boy' was in fact much older than his reported age on is birth certificate, and that is had been doctored.
In Adu's second season he was moved into midfield. Questions were raised as to why he was moved into a new position. Some people have argued that Adu has been moved deeper to incorporate him in DC United's side as he hasn't produced enough goals when playing upfront.
Despite playing deeper in midfield, Adu has carried on showing flashes of brilliance, scoring three winning goals and also being named the Honda MLS Player of the Week on two different occasions. In 25 games (9 as substitute), he has scored four goals and provided six assists, from a deep midfield position.
Over the years a lot of young players have been hailed as the next 'big thing' in the football world, only to be snapped up by a big European club and disappear into obscurity. Freddy Adu is the next 'big thing' in world football and he has to be careful he does not suffer the same fate as others before him.
If you look at Adu's record for America's U-17 and U-20 international teams, then you will see that he made a good impression at an early age. People forget that when he played for the U-17's he was only 14 (and he was the same age when he played for the U-20's)! How many other teenagers (past and present) in world football can claim the same?
He also has two full seasons of MLS under his belt at the age of 16. How many other players (past and present) in world football can claim the same? People will argue that for a forward he has poor goals to game ratio in the MLS. You have to remember though that he is not an out and out forward, but more of a support striker, a player who links up play between midfield and attack. Is Wayne Rooney a poor player because he has poor goals to game ratio?
One thing that does not help Adu is all the hype that surrounds him, as this leads to people from outside America expecting great things from him on a weekly basis. Various corporations that have signed sponsorship deals with Adu, like Nike for $1 million, are promoting him around the world as a new 'boy wonder' and this will only add to the pressure that is already on his young shoulders.
It remains to be seen whether Adu will ever make it as a top player in Europe. He will no doubt continue to be promoted by his many sponsors, but big European sides will see beyond the hype - and decide whether he has the ability to make it as a World Class footballer or not. At the moment though, the jury is still out.


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Lasting powers of attorney: the future
Research into what the public understands about lasting powers of attorney.
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) asked Ipsos MORI to look into what the public understands about lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and why people do or don't make them.
The key findings of the report are illustrated by a separate infographic.
OPG aims to increase the number of LPAs and reduce the need for deputyships for people who have lost mental capacity.
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Colombia: Multinationals in collusion with state terror
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The revelation of the secret Ralito Pact between leaders of the fascist AUC and a number of senior elected officials has lifted the lid on political collusion between the paramilitary death squads and successive Colombian governments, in particular that of current President Alvaro Uribe. An investigation into the collusion has already led to the arrest of eight of President Uribe's congressional allies on grounds that they conspired with the death squads. A further 20 are now under investigation.
One of the signatories of Ralito Pact, pro-government Senator Miguel de la Espriella, announced its existence in a newspaper interview in November 2006. Other signatories included politicians who supported Uribe in his successful 2002 presidential campaign as well as AUC leaders Salvatore Mancuso and Rodrigo Tovar, alias 'Jorge 40', both of whom are wanted for extradition to the US for being amongst Colombia's biggest cocaine traffickers.
As part of a process of centralising state power, President Uribe's government has offered pardons, pensions and jobs – in local militias, the army and police – to over 31,000 demobilised AUC members through the 'Law of Justice and Peace'. The aim is to create a force capable of defeating the socialist armed resistance of the FARC. Ex-AUC members keep their businesses and political networks and even their arms. The government also hoped to escape any accusations of working with the AUC terrorists.
Under the law, a leader like Mancuso can confess to as many massacres as he likes but face only a maximum of eight years in gaol, provided he pays compensation to his victims. This means he can let dozens of his co-terrorists off the hook by claiming the crimes that they committed – so far his list is over 500. With nothing to lose – in 2003 he was convicted in absentia for the 1997 massacre of 14 peasants in El Aro – his statements have been carefully worded to implicate only those government and military officials who are already imprisoned or dead.
The revelation of the Ralito Pact has blown this strategy apart. Links between the military and AUC have been well documented for some time, but not the political links. Now President Uribe, a wealthy landowner who was involved with other ranchers in setting up the death squads in the 1980s, finds six of his allies being questioned about drug trafficking and extortion. On 30 November 2006 the Supreme Court ordered the investigation after the seizure of a laptop belonging to 'Jorge 40' revealed detailed accounts and recordings of meetings between politicians and AUC paramilitaries. These involved the arrangement of elections for chosen candidates and scams involving the theft of funds from the health services. These funds are held by local governments and feed a whole chain of local gamonales (political tyrants). The money links mayors, military officers, landlords and paramilitary gangs, creating an interlocking network of political and military power.
Two senators – one of whom, Alvaro Garcia, is on the run – face charges of murder for plotting to kill 14 villagers in Macayepo in 2000 and for ordering the murder of an election official. Along with Erik Morris, in March 2006, Garcia sought re-election for the northern department of Sucre. to the Chamber of Representatives. Both are charged with financing terror. Five others face investigation. Senator Araujo, who is also being questioned, is brother of Foreign Minister Maria Consuelo Araujo. He has threatened that if he goes down, others will follow. A former head of Colombia's intelligence agency (DAS) who served under Uribe, Jorge Noguera, is also under arrest for organising an electoral fraud in coastal municipalities which secured Uribe the 300,000 votes that gave him his first-round presidential victory. One other former congressman has admitted his part in the Ralito Pact and has resigned his government office. A former Congresswoman, Muriel Benito Rebollo, has been arrested, whilst a former governor, Arana Sus, is also on the run.
Corporate terror
It is not just the Colombian state that connives in the murder of its citizens. US corporations do as well. On 10 March, US federal judge Bowdre allowed a case to be opened in Alabama against the US Drummond Coal Corporation for ordering the murder of three of its employees in Colombia. The men's union, Sintramienergética, is using the testimony of ex-DAS member Rafael García who is now in prison in Colombia.
García, former head of DAS IT, stated in 2006 that he had attended a meeting with Augusto Jiménez, President of Drummond in Colombia, who gave him a suitcase with $200,000 to pass on to 'Jorge 40' to pay for the assassination of Valmore Locarno and Víctor Hugo Orcasita, both trade unionists at Drummond. They were murdered in 2001. Locarno and Orcasita were respectively President and Vice president of Sintramienergética. The next President, Gustavo Soler, was also murdered.
This is not the only example of collusion between US multinationals and the AUC death squads. In 1997 the then chief of the AUC, Carlos Castaño and the managing director of Banadex, a Chiquita Brands subsidiary, agreed an operation to 'pacify' its Urabá plantations. In March, Chiquita Brands was fined $25 million for paying the AUC paramilitaries $1.7m over more than six years – to February 2004 – becoming one of the main financiers of terrorism in plain violation of its own government's Patriot Act, and the US's belated and hypocritical classification of the AUC as a terrorist group in 2001.
The US Department of Justice, following a Securities and Exchange Commission report, has now confirmed that in November 2001 Chiquita shipped 3,400 AK-47 rifles and four million 7.65mm cartridges from Nicaragua and stored them for the war against the FARC. Chiquita was forced to sell off Banadex after the 2004 revelations. Yet there has been no trial of Chiquita, Banadex or any of its directors for any of the crimes they committed in this period. It has taken until March 2007 for the State Prosecutor to ask the US for information about the case. The 'pacification' of areas such as Magdalena Medio involved the murder of thousands of workers as the AUC cleared the land for the large corporations to enable them to set up their plantations. Such land clearances have displaced three million people within Colombia. Chiquita itself has a notorious history, including, as the United Fruit Company, funding the CIA's overthrow of the progressive Arbenz government in Guatemala in 1954.
Drummond and Chiquita are not alone. Coca Cola has paid for the murder of union members on its property, whilst Nestlé and Del Monte's Multifruit currently face charges for abuse of workers. Meanwhile the US has made no move to extradite either Mancuso or 'Jorge 40', or to suspend $700 million aid it is giving annually to the Colombian government to crush the revolutionary movement of the FARC. Mancuso has threatened to stop talking if he can't leave prison and live freely, and has declared himself insolvent to avoid paying compensation to his victims' families. In Colombia, the multinationals and their ruling class allies murder with impunity.
Alvaro Michaels
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beetle is a New York based multi media artist whose work is marked by a fascination with the deterioration of object and materials.
She established Sine Die in 2004 and began creating designs based on the use of recycled t-shirts. This concept of re-contextualizing and manipulating recycled materials has since evolved into high end clothing design, constructed with scraps of silk she collected from the cutting room of the design house she worked at. As well as vintage materials accumulated over the years. Rather than using patterns, beetle sculpts and dyes each individual piece of fabric to create one of a kind art-wear.
The clothes are primarily inspired by beetles interest in the physical and emotional affects of time on people and objects.
Growing up with musicians largely influenced the style of her work, which combines a rock and roll aesthetic with Edward Scissorhand-ish elegance and fluidity. After a brief period at FIT, beetle toured North America as designer and stylist for a band. It was there that she began the experimenting with the deconstruction and reassembly of clothing, which led to the development of her signature style.


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2010 Pretty In Pinstripes Challenge Tracker: Entry #50 – 5/30/10 – Indians @ Yankees
Final Score: Yankees 7, Indians 3.
In today's installment of the Strange Case Of Dr. AJ & Mr. Burnett, we saw the skillful talent of Dr. AJ.
Burnett is a mystery. I hate using movie-line cliches, but he really is like a box of chocolate. Which AJ are you going to get? You don't know until he pitches a couple of innings. In this game, he pitched eight solid innings, gave up three runs (only ONE of them was earned) on five hits. He walked no batters, and struck out eight. This is the AJ we like to see.
He handed the game over to Mariano Rivera, who closed it perfectly.
Our bats were alive, scoring seven runs on twelve hits. Teixeira looks like he's heating up, he hit his eighth home run of the season, and went 2-for-4 in the game. We saw doubles, triples, and hits galore. Have I mentioned that I love this lineup? I don't envy the pitchers who have to face us.
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Ex-sheriff of Pike county, was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, February 22d, 1817, He is the second son of John and Rachael Houston, who were also natives of New Hampshire. His father's vocation was that of a farmer, and on the old homestead the subject of this sketch grew up, alternately spending his time at school and at work. In the fall of 1837 he arrived in Illinois, locating at Griggsville, which has since been his home. In 1847 he married Miss Mary L. Lane, who was also a native of the "Granite State." They have had a family of eight children, of whom only five are now living.
In 1859 Mr. Houston was elected sheriff of Pike county by the democratic party, serving a term of two years with honor to himself and satisfaction to the people of his county, irrespective of party views. He says he advocated and adhered to the Douglas sentiment of democracy until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he became a strong war democrat, and in favor of measures best calculated to subdue the rebellion.
His vocation is that of contractor and mason, and as a mechanic his superior is not to be found in Pike county. He is also a generous, open-hearted gentleman.


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Pitlochry is perfectly positioned for a holiday in the beating heart of Scotland. Just an hour-and-a-half's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, you're into the majesty of Highland Perthshire, all wild glens, rushing torrents, rolling countryside and woods that turn many beautiful shades of red and gold in autumn. This glorious landscape is a grand setting for all manner of hi-octane activities, like mountain biking, canyoning and whitewater rafting. And even tubing and river bugging! It's no surprise that Perthshire is known as the adventure capital of Scotland. Those rivers and mountains make Pitlochry well placed for the more traditional pursuits of salmon fishing and hill-walking. The Victorian resort town is also great for low-octane activities such as shopping for Scottish souvenirs and knitwear. This is best rewarded with a high tea, followed by an evening of high culture at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
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Chelsea sealed a crucial win at Stamford Bridge against Man City and get back to winning after two away defeats (against Tottenham Hotspurs and Wolves, last time out).
The Blues deserves an extra credit as they scored with their first attack in a tough first half.
Goals from N'Golo Kante and David Luiz are enough and mean that Chelsea are still in the race for the Premier League title after getting 34 points from 16 games so far.
Maurizio Sarri, who marked his first ever win against Pep Guardiola, held the Citizens to their first defeat in the league. For the visitors, David Silva limped off with a hamstring injury
Liverpool are now leaders of the Premier League table with 42 points, one ahead of City and 8 ahead of Chelsea.
CHELSEA (4-3-3) Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, David Luiz, Alonso; Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic (Barkley 64′); Pedro, Hazard (Giroud 88′), Willian (Loftus-Cheek 74′)
MAN CITY (4-3-3): Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Delph; B Silva, Fernandinho, D Silva (Gundogan 66′); Mahrez (Foden 83′), Sterling, Sane (Jesus 52′)
Scorers: Kante 45′ David Luiz 78′
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This package includes a growler. Not just any growler. You'll receive our LegacyMaker Limited Edition 64oz DrinkTank growler. You'll also receive gift certificates good for 12 free growler fills. But wait, there's more! Any owner of a Legacy Ale Works DrinkTank growler will receive a free pint with every growler fill FOR LIFE! It's the gift that keeps on giving! You'll also receive a LegacyMaker designation and all the rewards that come with it.
What is a LegacyMaker, you ask? A LegacyMaker is someone who has believed in us from the start. And with that, comes reward. Receive lifetime benefits such as regular discounted promotional offerings, early access to VIP events, and be first in line for private room rental reservations and future mug club membership. In addition any $50 purchase made prior to our opening date will receive permanent recognition on our LegacyMaker wall in the taproom because we never want to forget everyone who helped "Build our Legacy"!


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Since I drive a lot for work, I have developed an affinity for listening to podcasts to pass the time. I usually get tired of my music and want something more stimulating, so podcasts or audiobooks seemed like the natural choice. My favorite podcast? Stuff You Should Know ("SYSK"). Each podcast covers a certain topic, and Josh and Chuck, the hosts, give a good overview of whatever it may be.
The other day, I heard an episode that I found to be very interesting. It was, "How Wine Fraud Works". I had never really considered the possibility of wine fraud, but it certainly sounds like it is prevalent in the wine collecting world! From the episode, it sounds like it is common in the very old, high end bottles. Not necessarily if you were to buy a nice 2007 from a wine shop, or something like that.
Anyway, I thought I'd share it with all of you in case you found it as interesting as I do! Here's the summary on the website:
Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice.
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Addressing the continuous need for qualified HIT resources plaguing the industry, Stoltenberg launched the Consultant Development Program to provide the next generation of healthcare innovators. Through the one-of-a-kind Consultant Development Program, Stoltenberg started a hands-on HIT education program that is mutually beneficial to both the consultant and client hospital. The program provides hospital-trained, certified consultants to healthcare organizations for staffing cost savings. Through Stoltenberg's three-step process, graduates gain internal and vendor training, one-on-one mentorship and real-world onsite experience. This program provides a foot in the door into the competitive HIT landscape for young professionals.
"We fully understand the obstacles that healthcare professionals face in the competitive push for value-based care. With new industry standards and government regulations come provider challenges, but the Stoltenberg team is prepared to work with all types of facilities- no matter the size or budget- to meet patient care delivery and measurement goals with a team of well-rounded expertly trained consultants."
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Are you stressing out on what to get for the people on your nice list this season? Shopping for holidays can be rough, so if you need a couple of gift ideas, we got you!
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Novelty Gifts 😀
Novelty gifts are kind of tricky. As a student, you probably feel that the kinds of gifts you and other like you would enjoy are cool and unique, but still functional within the context of your daily lives. It doesn't to be the type of gift to scream the name of the gift recipient, but it should still try to match their aesthetic. For novelty gift ideas, maybe consider a set of pretty wall lights or a small desk lamp. Mugs with quirky designs that are stuffed with candies is also a good idea! If you have someone your life who's always on the go, perhaps they'd appreciate a phone case with a built-in charger or a utility keychain. Or for the gift that keeps giving, you could invest in a game-set (cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens) and have some fun times with all your friends!
Technology 🎧
Do you know someone who would appreciate some extra tech in your life, but you don't know what to get for them? For music lovers, a set of noise-cancelling headphones or a portable speaker would be a perfect gift! If your friend likes to listen to music in peace, get the headphones (it's also good for when the neighbors are loud). If they like to turn it up, they'd probably appreciate the speaker more! For your gamer peeps, they're probably kinda picky about the gear they use (brand, specs, design, etc), so unless you know what's on their wishlist, you're good with a Steam gift card or any currency card for online app and game sites. If you're not really sure how to pick out a tech gift, just ask yourself "is the quality worth the cost" and "is there really a need for this item" and you should be fine.
Beauty and Self-Care 👄
This holiday, treat your friend to some quality self-care items! Face masks, lotions, scented candles, and extra blankets will always be appreciated! So if you do decide to put together a self-care kit, don't forget to include some snacks! Makeup is always a little iffy, especially if you don't know what your friend uses or prefers. You're better off gifting a cute nail polish set or a nice-smelling perfume than to spend $$ at a Sephora on a makeup palette that your friend might not use. And let's not forget about the guys! And before you go off about how difficult it is to shop for a good cologne, you should probably check out some hair and/or beard grooming sets and see what fits them the best. Don't forget to throw in some face masks too because everyone deserves soft and dewy skin!
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If you know someone who wants to stay extra cozy this winter, send a pair of warm pajamas and some fuzzy socks their way! Not gonna lie, but sometimes the best gift is the one you can use to brave those 50°F mornings in good ol' Cali. You don't really need to spend $$ on the latest designer brands (unless you are planning to, then maybe get them a gift card to their favorite shop if you're stressing about what to get). Of course, if you see something good that would make a good gift, snap it up!!!
Remember that no matter what happens, it's the thought that counts in the end! Just being with your friends and family is a gift in itself, so cherish the memories you'll make this holiday (and don't forget to treat yoself when you can because you deserve it too!) Happy Holidays!


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• tendering
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With a thoughtful approach to the uniqueness of each project, the ultimate goal is to inspire clients throughout the design process. This is achieved by introducing clients to beautiful & unique materials, passionate & expert craftsmen, and only the most knowledgeable of vendors. The collectiveness of these elements results in an experience that goes beyond the client's expectation, an environment which truly reflects the client and enhances day-to-day living, and ultimately, a design that is timeless. The best reward however, is the shared sense of pride at the completion of a project amongst all those involved.


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Claim to make the best pie? Have a competitive baking spirit? There's a contest for that.
During our Spring Community Picnic, City Church will be hosting a pie bake-off for those brave enough to try! There will be pies. There will be forks. And there will be judgment.
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» Each writer should bring copies of their work for the group to read. » The maximum length is 10 pages, double-spaced, in Courier 10 point or Times New Roman 12 point font.
» Attendance at each session varies, but 15 copies are usually sufficient.
» Before each piece is read, the author should provide a brief introduction, including the genre, non-fiction or fiction, memoir, short story, or novel excerpt.
» Another attendee will read the piece aloud. Writers should listen carefully to identify passages over which the reader stumbles. Those passages likely need attention.
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After the reading, the person to the left of the reader begins with comments on the piece. The comments continue around the table in a clockwise rotation.
» Participants may pass on commenting.
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The infrastructure advisory and engineering consultancy, Aurecon, is only months away from obtaining its Remote Operators Certificate (ROC) from the South African Civil Aviation Authority, at which point it will start using its drones on selected projects. The consultancy's squadron of drones will be used a value-adding tool on projects to enhance its service offering. Clients get a richer view of a project early on with the 3D models created from drone imagery. This visual and contextual information help bring clients on board to shape a better solution for their project. Clients and their internal stakeholders are able to become involved in the project development on a deeper level in its early stages. Enhanced collaboration also enables teams to reach design consensus earlier in a project, which leads to fewer iterations of the design, less wasted time, and more comprehensive feedback. Other benefits of the drone services include conducting safer and more efficient inspections, as well as record keeping which could be used as a powerful tool for settling any disputes and claims, among other things.
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Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church
2379 Lake Shore Blvd West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1B7
Tel.: (416) 251-8293
Fax: (416) 259-2889
Pastor Dr. Christian Ceconi
Cell: (416) 567-2487
Office Hours and Visits: by appointment. Please call or send a short email.
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Office Hours: Tues. and Fri. 10 am –5 pm, Thurs. 1–5 pm
Tanya Zielke
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Contact: Church office, Tel: 416-251-8293,
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Baetis nymphs, as well as most other species of Mayflies, have wing cases that darken prior to emergence. In one of my previous posts, I linked to an excellent photo series that demonstrates this process. I carry many Baetis/ BWO patterns that incorporate darkened wing cases. I employ these along with a regular Baetis nymph imitation prior to emergence, then switch something with a dark wing case or this…
ALLY and Angelo, on the Owens River, discussing the merits of this pattern, in the Wild Trout section…this is a wonderful area to play with Baetis/BWO imitations…they come off in prolific numbers here…
HOOK: Daiichi 1130, #16-#22, TMC 2487, #16-#22, Mustad c49s, #16-#22
THREAD: Gordon Griffith 14/0, Sheer, Gray
TAIL: Lemon Woodduck
ABDOMEN: Premo Goose Biots, Blue Winged Olive, or Olive, or Natural
RIB: Largutan, x-fine Gold wire
THORAX: Wapsi Beaver Dubbing, Dark Tan
LEGS: Lemon Wooduck
UNDER WING CASE: Wapsi, Razor Foam, Translucent Dun, 1.0 MM
OVER WING CASE: Spirit River Holographic Mylar Motion, 1/64″, Black…three strands, each side, to edge of pulled over foam, this IS tricky…patience prevails
"Are we there yet?"…Ally at the Palisades on the Madison River in good Baetis weather…
The emerging wings of the Baetis/BWO complex are predominately dun colored…others use a different process to achieve this effect…Greg Vinci has his excellent CRACK BACK BAETIS and there is this pattern created by Bob Dye and a number of other guides for the North Platte River in Wyoming . My friend, AILEEN NISHIMURA ELLIS, has her Splitcase PMD Nymph and Steve Schalla has his wonderfull Splitcase Mayfly Nymph, which covers a number of different mayfly species – it is sold commercially through SOLITUDE FLY CO…I have also seen it tied with twisted strands of Pearl or Black Krystal flash over white foam…I will be tying some of these Baetis/BWO's with Pink translucent Razor Foam. This particular foam (WAPSI) stretches, allowing one to use it with smaller flies…foam used in this manner – in the wing case – makes for some alluring motion in the fly pattern which attracts Trout when fished sub-surface…trust me…
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Lee Sang-min, who is a member of The National Assembly, held a special meeting with a topic 'Can Blockchain Be Treated Separately from Cryptocurrency?' at The National Assembly.
This special meeting was co-hosted by Chairman No Woong-rae of The National Assembly's Scientific Technology Information Broadcasting Telecommunication Committee and it had about 50 people such as blockchain experts and representatives and reporters in attendance.
At this meeting, Chairman Hong Joon-young of Korea FinTech Federation and Professor Han Ho-hyun of Kyunghee University gave presentations with topics '3 Strategies for South Korea to Become a Blockchain Stronghold' and 'Blockchain's Revolution, Strategies for Dealing Blockchain Separately from Cryptocurrency' respectively. Topics such as policies for making South Korea a blockchain stronghold and forming an ecosystem to promote blockchain industry were also discussed.
"We are certain that industries that utilize blockchain technology will bring in profits for South Korea in the future. However, people still view blockchain technology as cryptocurrency that is related with speculation." said Lee Sang-min. "We need to create a foundation to secure global leadership and competitive edge in blockchain by separating it from cryptocurrency. We are going to push for laws that will promote blockchain technologies and industries that will provide systematic and financial supports for development of blockchain industry in South Korea."
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We tried to write something wildly funny about each of our top ten choices, but kept falling into the same rut. As it turns out, there're only so many ways to state that we really, really enjoyed these books as adults and wished we could have experienced them at a younger age. As new(er) parents, our hope is that these same novels don't appear anywhere near our children's future Top 10 books they wished they'd read as kids.
- The Harry Potter series
- Peter Pan
- Anne of Green Gables
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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- The Neverending Story
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List MP Hekia Parata will replace Pansy Wong as Minister for Women's Affairs and Ethnic Affairs.
She will take over Wong's women's and ethnic affairs portfolios as well as the associate role for ACC, energy and resources. She will also be appointed an associate minister in the community and voluntary portfolio headed by Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia.
Parata was elected as a National list MP in 2008 and stood for the party in the Mana by-election last month where she reduced Labour's majority in the traditional red seat.
Key said her outstanding campaign in Mana was evidence of her competence and ability.
"Mrs Parata has a strong background in the public service and has also been a successful businesswoman.''
She will be a minister inside Cabinet.
Wong resigned from Cabinet after it was revealed she witnessed the signing of a contract for her husband's business while on a taxpayer-subsidised trip to China.
MPs and spouses accessing the subsidy are not allowed to undertake private business
An independent report into her use of the subsidy found she, and her husband Sammy, did not regularly misuse the travel allowance but should repay $474.12 for part of the trip to China, which Wong was found guilty of misusing.
Prime Minister John Key today announced Parata would be sworn in as a Cabinet minister on Wednesday.
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hi .i am hamid from iran .i work in biggest car factory here .here we test spot welds in destructive method and i want to propose our managers about using of ultrasonic test insted of DT.but i need more information about using this method in car industry .could you tell me which company use this method for spot welding ?if you have any information let me know by email or answer me here .please get in touch with me .thanks any way .
Izfp (in Saarbrücken, Germany) has developed a nondestructive technique, using ultrasound, to measure the diameters of the weld nugget on-line. This technique permits monitoring and documenting the condition of each individual weld spot.
Please contact me at email@example.com for more information.
there is the SPOTLINE System of Vogt Werkstoffprüfsysteme GmbH whichis working inline and contolling as well as measuring the spotwelding during the production by placing ultrasonic sensors onto the electrodes. THe system is new develloped and works since two years in a production plant of DaimlerChrysler as test installation. The results are really good and the measuring of spots is reproducable.The system now is prepared for the integration in quantities to get a 10% automated spotweld control . For more information please sent your request to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Göran Vogt ----------- Start Original Message -----------: : hi .: : i am hamid from iran .: : i work in biggest car factory here .: : here we test spot welds in destructive method and i want to propose our managers about using of ultrasonic test insted of DT.: : but i need more information about using this method in car industry .: : could you tell me which company use this method for spot welding ?: : if you have any information let me know by email or answer me here .: : please get in touch with me .: : thanks any way .: : HAMID>: Hamid,: Izfp (in Saarbrücken, Germany) has developed a nondestructive technique, using ultrasound, to measure the diameters of the weld nugget on-line. This technique permits monitoring and documenting the condition of each individual weld spot.: Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. ------------ End Original Message ------------
4 point Resisitivity Testing is widely used for this application by many motor manufacturers Volvo/Ford etc etc.
If you need more information please contact me directly
Please feel free to contact me for more informationBest Regardse
please have a look on our Website www.vogt-ndt.de. You will find mainly to ultrasonic systems for spotweld testing:SWI-100, SWI 101 Ultrasonic instrument for hand testing (A famous ScanMaster product)andSpotline, our most advanced system for inline testing of spotwelds during the production by using sensors placed in the electrodes (An innovative Vogt ).
Göran Vogt(General Manager)Vogt Werkstoffprüfsysteme GmbH----------- Start Original Message -----------: The ultrasonic technique is widely accepted and used by the US Big three, most European and many Japanese car manufacturers as well as applicance manufacturers and others. : Please feel free to contact me for more information: Best Regards: e------------ End Original Message ------------
----------- Start Original Message -----------: dear sir could you please give me any infomation on ultrasonic testing of spotwelds yours D Yorke LAND ROVER ULTRASONIC WELD TRAINING DEPT------------ End Original Message ------------
Answer..After working at Ford Vehicle Operations for the past 5 years I have seen, where politics has more affect than scientific data. There are two answers, to your question. 1. Yes, the scientific data supports the use of ultrasonic evaluation via two pieces of equipment. Irt Scan master SWI100 or SWI101. Or the Krautkramer Ultralog 2.0 and Ultralog data base manager.Both of these machines have Automatic Evaluation Assistants. Genk and the German community won the Henry Ford Technology Award for 2000. This includes not only, lab data but a six month launch "On the Job". The learning curve is 90 days, that has been well documented. Durring this time dual Evaluation DT and UT are performed. Upon qualifying the operator, then is allowed to go to a reduced destructive testing. I suggested with qualifying in the following method.
Compairson of coupons, or Production parts destructively qualifying the ultrasonic method. Statisical compairson of the ultrasonic method to the destructive method.
As demonstrated in VO the statisic's can allow the manager of the ultrasonic method to evaluate each employee on a daily, monthly and yearly basis, since I have left VO this has been abandon, and the disicipline dropped. There has been a proven cost savings, however mismanagement has allowed that to slip.
2. NO, ultrasonic Evaluation of Resistance Spot welding A_Scan method can not be maintained without supervison, Managment, and people who know what they are doing. (political answer). And amasingly they have lost all the data, and the L4 letter that Jim Dolfi wrote on how to.
I realize that this is a conflicting answer and appears to be a little on the angry side but, I am frustrated that this method was not researched more. I am currently working with chryslers method for North America. I have been flawless in the last, 1000 front structures made out of DP600.
I would recomend that due to the complexity that you use some one like myself for your initial training and coorelations, and programing. The suppliers don't know and have had a hard time setting some of the inspections. A welding engineer with a minium of 2 years with ultrasonic method and A person that has achieved Level III by test in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A.
You have touched a raw nerve here, Dan. Yes, the ultrasonic method of evaluation of spot welds has been well researched and should be in wide use. Until we have NDT and Production Managers who are abreast of current developments and who believe in the profession of NDT, good methods will go begging. I have most exposure to the Krautkramer system and believe this is the most convenient point at which to investigate the technology. Probably 2years experience with spot welding technology and Level 3 UT is needed for a supervisor or manager in this area, but a PCN Level 2 UT Welds tech is competent to work with the method, and a properly trained Level 1 could do it, given the written criteria and proper supervision.Best RegardsNick
How I can set a good data a better caondition and also tell me about seting mathod with chart and formulas
Thank you
Muhammad Fazilt
You have to decide if you are going to compare UE to Destructive Testing or Pry Testing. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Pry testing typicially can not idenitify the undersized nugget therefore, the undersized nugget becomes a "good" condition unless extreem. Destructive testing if the weld is being measured with a vernier caliper, or if it is being eyeballed. Will change your standards, and results on the DT. But, When doing DT you will consider as the OEM does. Is the undersized or small weld "good"? Setting 1.
Is a certian percentage good?Setting 2
Is the undersized or small weld "no good". Setting 3
each differing condition calls for a different calibration, and setting values on the ultrasonic machine, and processing your data.
This can be achieved on the machines listed on my website. To give you a complete answer sir I can not. I must see the situation and evaluate your criteria, and your machine settings.I am available at 11:00am EST until 21:00pm EST @ 248 682 5763 my home office
If you contact a fellow by the name of Simon Labbe of RD Tech in Canada (email@example.com) I am sure he can help you out. I believe a few years ago when the initial production of the Ford Focus was starting there were problems with the spot welding. RD Tech developed a technique to inspect these spot welds but Simon would be able to give you better information on this. Hope the contact helps you, take care.
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Ohan Hominis — The Airport Coffee
Oh to be a cup of coffee in an airport.
To provide such a calm satisfaction
regardless of the quality of your output,
simply be appreciated for your presence,
and be consumed with so much pleasure.
In other words,
to be one of the small things in life,
a romanticised something that's really nothing at all.
Nothing, that is,
but a momentary something.
If only it were possible for a person, like the cup of coffee in the airport, to bring solace to others by simply existing.
I take my first sip,
before which the sweet aromas have already filled my head,
and am lifted away from the cold, utilitarian landscape of the airport
to one which is slightly less cold and utilitarian.
Nothing in particular to write home about,
but it's a relatively happy place,
despite its aesthetic mediocrity.
My anticipated bag of salted nuts
and small bar of chocolate,
dinner plans made beforehand
with the quiet excitement that comes from having no one to share it with but yourself,
sit before me, half eaten,
as meals usually do when I am alone with them,
waiting for me to stop being so rude
as to have begun writing in the middle of our time spent sharing a table
so that I might consume them.
Diligent as food tends to be in proving its unwavering commitment to remaining where it is until it is eaten.
The nuts hint to the chocolate that I might be crazy,
and I respond by leaning in and informing a rather cheeky looking almond
that one is what one eats
before popping into my mouth
and chewing it to smithereens.
I turned to the cup of coffee hoping for an ally in my gastroliterary pursuits
but it too had grown cold, likely also offended by my apparent neglect.
Next time I might consider a cup of tea and a sandwich.
Tea can be such a considerate beverage,
very consoling.
How I'd enjoy at the moment a warm cup of earl grey to go with a delicious piece of cheese pressed between two slices of toasted bread.
I can only imagine how they'd compliment my writing.
Ah, to be a cup of tea in an airport.


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Football can change in the blink of an eye. A 1-0 lead can quickly become a 2-1 deficit, a hero can become a villain and the man in the dugout can change in a heartbeat.
This week, MK Dons parted company with Robbie Neilson, and within 72 hours had replaced him with Dan Micciche.
READ MORE: Dan Micciche hired as MK Dons boss
His appointment raised few eyebrows to those who follow the club. Micciche is a man cut from MK Dons cloth. His decent track record at youth level is heavily underlined with a pen filled with 'The MK Way' ink, and that's seemingly what the people wanted most.
'The MK Way' is a strange, unquantifiable concept. Waving to the fans before and after a game, building a 'connection',vowing to play attractive football and 'getting back to the club's DNA' - things fans seldom saw under Neilson, but things which also saw them plummet from top of the Championship in August 2015 to the League 1 drop zone 15 months later, prompting the Scot's appointment in the first place.
For right or for wrong, Dons want to do things differently, their own way, but that way worked only briefly during the Robinson dynasty. Neilson's ruthlessness in trying to drag 'The MK Way' and 'the way everyone else does it' together was a bit too much of a shock to the system and saw his tenure ended after 13 months.
But while players and staff are instantly disposable, don't expect Dons' problems to be solved quite so quickly. Micciche takes over a team with just two league wins in 17, in the League 1 relegation zone and low on confidence. Heading into this weekend's FA Cup clash with League 2 Coventry City, they may be out-numbered in their own stadium by 8,000 travelling Sky Blues baying for a fifth round spot, and with the same players who slumped so disappointingly to defeat against Northampton on Saturday, the odds of an upset are significantly reduced.
New manager syndrome is a funny thing. A new man to impress, a new lease of life; it brings out a new side in players. It's as frustrating as it is relieving, and Micciche will need a lot of it in the coming weeks. Micciche, for his inexperience at senior level, will naturally have a grace period. Any bad results in the opening six weeks of his tenure will still be blamed on the previous regime.
But with a little under half the season remaining, there is plenty of time and there are plenty of points still on offer, so survival is the absolute minimum requirement for the new man this season. Few would be near-sighted enough to predict play-offs now, but finishing as high up the table to have something to build on next season is imperative. Staying up by the skin of their teeth won't be enough.
The chairman and the manager have plenty of history, but both insist it's not a 'jobs for the boys' situation here. Micciche gets 'The MK Way' or at least understands what is expected of him under that gazebo. The proof of the pudding though will be in the eating.


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Cheetahs centre Nico Lee has been given a 13-week ban for clearing the contents of his nose onto the face of an opposing player during the Pro14 defeat to Connacht last Saturday.
Lee will not play again this season after he was sanctioned for an incident involving Colby Fainga'a at The Sportsground.
The 24-year-old, who will not be available to return until July 21, admitted committing an act that was against the spirit of good sportsmanship and issued an apology for his actions.
A disciplinary panel stated: "The player's actions are an act of foul play. They have no place in the game. This is not a case of over-exuberance, or an act which is within the rules of the game going awry.
"It follows that by its nature this act is one that is deserving of punishment. It is contrary to the spirit of sport."
The panel concluded: "It is difficult to imagine how an act of foul play of this sort could be worse, save for repeated acts or where actual injury is caused."
Lee said in a video posted on the Cheetahs' Twitter account: "I would like to start by apologising to Cheetahs Rugby, my team-mates, supporters, the Pro14, and everyone that believed in me, for my actions.
"That's not the type of person or player I am and it was an act of stupidity. I'd just like to say sorry and I apologise for everything."


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Five years from now, I hope we can look back and say that this outbreak was an anomaly, and not a harbinger of a resurgent HIV epidemic.
On Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Public Health announced an HIV outbreak in Southeastern Indiana linked to injection of the prescription painkiller Opana. Since mid-December, 27 infections have been confirmed, with an additional ten cases suspected. While the majority of cases were found among injectors, some are attributed to sexual transmission.
This is the first documented HIV outbreak in the United States associated with injection of a prescription painkiller. HIV rates associated with injection drug use have declined substantially over the last twenty years in the U.S. At the same time, hepatitis C infections — which had shown a parallel decline — are now rising again, including in Indiana. Health advocates have been sounding the alarm that if hepatitis C is spreading among injectors, HIV won't be far behind. Unfortunately we're now seeing that prediction borne out.
We're now in what I call the second phase of America's opioid epidemic. The first phase, from the late '90s up through a few years ago, was characterized by a dramatic rise in the use and misuse of prescription painkillers. These drugs were heavily marketed, heavily prescribed, and readily available — resulting in skyrocketing rates of opioid dependence and overdose. But heroin use was largely stable, and injection of opioids was uncommon.
In this second phase, the prescription opioid overdose epidemic has morphed into a full-fledged opioid epidemic, with rising drug injection and heroin use. As more opioid users transitioned to injection, hepatitis C spread quickly through syringes and injection equipment shared within social networks. CDC estimates that between 2010 and 2012, new hepatitis C infections rose 75%, to about 23,000 new cases a year. Like HIV, hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus, but tends to spread more quickly among social networks of drug injectors through shared syringes and injection equipment.
In 2011, Indiana's state health department worked with a mental health and substance abuse program to investigate a cluster of new hepatitis C infections, primarily in Eastern Indiana. They found that new hepatitis C cases typically occurred among white, rural injectors who had used prescription opioids before transitioning to heroin injection. The average age was 24, and split nearly evenly between men and women. This profile is similar to what we're seeing in many parts of the country.
Under our current approach to the opioid epidemic, this latest HIV outbreak was inevitable. In the first phase of the opioid epidemic, the policy responses at the state and federal levels focused primarily on controlling the supply of prescription opioids. That meant shutting down pill mills, developing opioid prescribing guidelines, establishing prescription drug monitoring programs, setting up takeback days to dispose of unused prescription drugs, and other strategies to reduce the availability of prescription opioids.
These are all sensible policies, with some indications of success — prescription opioid overdoses seem to have leveled off in recent years — and you could argue that if these had been in place in the late '90s, we might never have experienced the current opioid epidemic. However, for hundreds of thousands of people, they came too late, and the initial supply-focused strategies failed to reckon with the large cohort of people who had become dependent on opioids.
That failure to address demand for opioids — through expanding harm reduction and drug treatment, prevention and education, in parallel with supply reduction approaches — has fostered the transition to injection and heroin use, growing rates of heroin overdose, more hepatitis C infections, and now an HIV outbreak. The deadly lag in addressing demand for opioids has left a fertile ground for heroin to spread to rural and suburban communities that had never had to grapple with heroin before.
We need to make a serious commitment to expanding harm reduction and drug treatment. This means syringe exchange programs on the frontlines, to engage prescription opioid and heroin injectors at risk of overdose, HIV and hepatitis C. We know syringe exchange is the most effective way to reach these people, protect their health, and link them to care and treatment. Kentucky is one state currently considering heroin legislation which includes a provision allowing syringe exchange programs. My organization, the Harm Reduction Coalition, is currently working with groups in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio that are hoping to start syringe exchange in their communities.
We're also working with Congress to address the federal funding ban on syringe exchange, which handcuffs states and communities that are struggling to respond to their opioid epidemics and halt the rise in hepatitis C infections. For many, it seems counterintuitive to address a health problem linked to injection drug use by making syringes more readily available — but the reality is that it's the shortage of syringes that leads to hepatitis C and HIV, and the availability of syringes does not increase drug use.
Some politicians fear that supporting syringe exchange sends the wrong message and condones drug use, but the message they're inadvertently sending is that government is turning its back on people and communities struggling most with the opioid epidemic. We need to put this debate to rest — I don't accept that the people getting infected today with hepatitis C and HIV are inevitable collateral damage of our failure to address opioid demand, and I am not willing to write off a whole generation of people caught up in the opioid epidemic.
We also need to prioritize effective drug treatment for opioid dependence. As a society, we've long been skeptical and reluctant to treat opioid dependence with medications such as methadone and buprenorphine. We need to ensure that medication-assisted treatment is the standard of care for opioid dependence.
Drug treatment programs and policies that do not prescribe or permit use of FDA-approved medications are committing malpractice and causing high rates of relapse and overdose. We're seeing mounting evidence that methadone and buprenorphine not only treat addiction, allowing people to rebuild their lives and move into recovery, but also play an important role in reducing hepatitis C infections when they — like syringe access — are widely available.
Five years from now, I hope we can look back and say that this outbreak was an anomaly, and not a harbinger of a resurgent HIV epidemic. The Indiana health department has moved quickly to respond; other health departments should take note and strengthen their surveillance and policies to guard against similar outbreaks. And the federal government should support those efforts, committing more energy to hepatitis C prevention, drug treatment, and harm reduction.
Most of all, we can't continue to prioritize "upstream" supply reduction strategies while neglecting "downstream" demand and harm reduction. The opioid epidemic is a major public health crisis which may have begun with opioid prescribing, but does not end there. We can no longer accept "winning" the opioid prescribing battle when we're losing the broader war against addiction, overdose, and hepatitis C.
Daniel Raymond, Policy Director, Harm Reduction Coalition
This article was originally published in Medium


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So, I'm looking to make some jewelry pieces which use individually painted enamels in mass-produced settings (note: I'm the one doing the mass production). For that to work, the enamels need to be uniformly shaped (I'm working with a slightly domed oval). I have been using an acrylic die in a hydraulic press to shape to copper I'm enameling, then cutting and grinding them down. It has worked, just not amazingly. My die is a little on the wonky side, resulting in slightly eccentric shapes (exacerbated by the fact the edges aren't crisp enough to follow easily when I take them to the sander). Here's a (kind of crappy) photo of the finished enamels.
For reference, the graph paper squares are 1 inch by 1 inch. I'm pretty happy with the painting, but the circumference difference between the smallest and largest pieces is about 5mm. In terms of jewelry sizing, that is really big, and limits the options for setting types.
So, I'm trying to come up with something better. Jewelry supplier Rio Grande's commercially available oval cutter is a.) really expensive and b.) too small. I've just found Potter USA's dies, which are much cheaper but mostly made for circular press setups (which may or may not be an issue). I'm going to keep searching, but it may be my best bet is to have something custom made, at least for forming. I'm still not sure about better cutting options for the formed copper, though this looks interesting.
In any case, if I opt to have a simple steel silhouette die made, there are a number of water jet cutting services available, so if need be I'll have a plate cut rather than resulting to an expensive custom die manufacturer for industrial use.


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Spotted! Yun Ting Lee
Yun Ting Lee holds a Fashion Degree from the Raffles Design Institute, and a Diploma in Fashion Design from LASALLE, College of the Arts. In 2009, she was one of the selected designers for the 'Resuscitation' art and fashion exhibition, curated by Woods & Woods, presenting a three-outfit collection made out of used clothing.
"For me, art, philosophy and history synthesize and form a fundamental part of my aesthetic view," Yun Ting explains. "I enjoy exploring how the fusion intersects with social phenomena now, thus reflecting it in my designs to form functionality and contemporary fashion."
Titled Cognizance of this moving universe whirled along by Time, a quote from Marcel Proust's autobiographical novel 'À la recherche du temps perdu', Yun Ting's collection explores involuntary memory and the unconscious. "The collection also portraits his recognition of the past in present moments by incorporating elements of past clothing into present and modern looking designs," she adds. "By coining involuntary memories, some of the garments incorporate second hand products or clothing. Also, elements like opening details visible on the back of the garment, represent memories which are lodged in the back of our mind."


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To the surprise of no one, United Airlines is currently experiencing a massive stock nosedive after a Chicago airport security officer forcibly and bloodily dragged a 70 year old doctor off a plane for refusing to leave an overbooked flight from Chicago to Louisville.
United's CEO offered a statement following the events, apologizing for having to "re-accomodate" the customer.
Needless to say, his whole thing is causing a lot of people to "re-accomodate" the way they view United Airlines.
United Airlines new slogan: "Fly the friendly skies once you get off the scary ground."-- Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) April 10, 2017
United Airlines reveal their new plane safety cards pic.twitter.com/MOhXgGS5EJ-- TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) April 11, 2017
PEPSI: We made the biggest PR blunder of any major company this year.-- Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) April 10, 2017
UNITED: Hold my beer.
LOL all this just to avoid spending $801 in air miles. pic.twitter.com/TnHImAVSxZ-- Moshe Kasher (@moshekasher) April 11, 2017
Look on the bright side, United Airlines. After this incident, you'll never have to worry about a flight being overbooked again.-- Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) April 10, 2017
#BREAKING United Airlines has troubled past, ties to 9/11 attacks-- Pixelated Boat (@pixelatedboat) April 11, 2017
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Date and Time: Saturday May 4th 2013 from 5:30pm - 8:15pm.
During this session, I cover everything from aperture to shutter speeds and ISO, composition, focus, and camera features such as histograms and white balance. This thorough workshop is limited to just 5 participants to ensure that each photographer receives personal instruction and detailed instruction.
Learn to take control of your camera, and see beyond the obvious to create stunning images in a classic NY location.
Due to limited space, early registration is recommended to reserve your spot.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. See you then!
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We're excited to officially announce the new Wilkus Architects office in Hopkins, MN!
15 9th Avenue North | Hopkins, MN 55343
As the #WilkusRelocation project moves forward, we're quickly transitioning into new phases of construction. This week, we reached rough in completion. At this stage in the construction process, all trades have completed their work within the walls and they're ready to be sheathed. This is a big step as the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work is covered up and focus can be placed on finishes. Soon, we will be able to see definition of space as opaque surfaces start to delineate space.
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Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort hosted a full house of families honoring Father's Day for brunch, lunch and dinner on Sunday. Spectacular clear blue skies and moderate temperatures made for a great day for the beach and getting your toes in the sand.
Kite surfers out on the Bay, provided exciting acrobatic visuals for diners, while the stellar food and drink still stole the show. Another glorious West Hawaii sunset wowed guests once again as evening set in.
It all happens again throughout the summer – we look forward to welcoming you soon!


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A bold, digital experience created and curated by individuals united in their commitment to culture.
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Refusing to let yet another innovative idea end up a casualty in the design graveyard, Charlie emerged as an internal creative initiative as a way to flex creative muscles without client approval or budget constraints. Embracing the initial beginnings of The Charles, Charlie embodies the D.I.Y. & I.D.G.A.F. creative force of our own in-house talent, mixing our original obsession with print editorial with our the web savvy-intellect. Keeping the family name, Charlie is Charles's scrappy younger sibling, synonymous with British PSAs of the past and mixed with British and American counterculture.
Charlie embodies the D.I.Y. & I.D.G.A.F. creative force of our own in-house talent, mixing our original obsession with print editorial with our the web-savvy intellect.
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The manifesto is declaration of our views and values, reclaiming our own voices in a time period where it is imperative to stand and be heard.
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Out of the digital and into the physical, Charlie a step into the world via the different ephemera created for the Launch Event.
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The Charles opted to turn one of Jacob Burstein's breathtaking prints into wearable art.
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Charlie's logo, the acid house smiley, jumps off the internet and into the streets.
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Keeping the spirit of Charlie alive past its December release, The Charles created a new Instagram account as another outlet for inspiration. Follow Charlie at instagram.com/helloitscharlie_


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Utilizing resources/
With only four weeks left in this semester, I have nearly completed half of my freshman year of college. The first portion of my freshman year has been filled with fun, stress and a plethora of growing pains. Luckily for me, I have started to get the hang of this new situation. Taking advantage of the resources available to me has helped me succeed throughout the semester.
College may come easier to some than others, but it is very different than high school. The pace moves much more rapidly, and the content dives deeper than most high school classes. I believed I could utilize my same habits in my studies. I thought that if I went to class daily, did all my homework, and studied alone for tests, I would be successful in college. My perception changed after writing my first draft of my very first essay.
Accustomed to always getting good grades, I was stunned to hear from my writing fellow that I would receive a 73 percent if I were to turn in the paper as I had written it. She advised me on how to get a better score and where I could go for help. She displayed a genuine care for my success in the class. She also directed me to the writing workshops Northwestern offers. There are people on staff who here to help, and they want students to thrive!
The Learning Commons is the central location for assisting students. Initially, I only went in to print off my homework for accounting. Now, I go to the LC daily to study with groups or tutors. Any time I have uncertainties, I go to the Peer Learning Center and ask for help. Prior to tests, you can find me there for hours on end with numerous tutors. Many of the tutors I go to for help have also grown to be some of my closest friends.
What makes this school so great is that people are willing to help you in any way possible. Professors will offer time to meet if you have any questions. Most will also meet with you even if you just wish to talk over a cup of coffee. This coming Saturday, I'm having dinner with one of my favorite professors. The people within this institution are truly a community that cares about the success of others; you just need to be willing to ask for help.


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Client Profile: Local family
Suburb: Bellevue Hill
After searching for over 2 years for a home in Bellevue Hill, this local family engaged Carli to identify opportunities that they could not find themselves. With her amazing networks of agents Carli was able to source this amazing, character-filled, prestige property off-market. The clients would never have seen the opportunity without Carli. They are still pinching themselves and are so excited to move in.


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Burgh Island Hotel, Devon
If your idea of fun is camping it up in 1930s flapper dresses, make haste to the Burgh Island Hotel, an art deco gem on its own little island just off the south Devon coast. It is connected to the village of Bigbury-on-Sea by a 250m-long spit, and there are two ways to get to it: by foot at low tide and by vintage sea tractor at high tide. Built in the late 1920s by the filmmaker Archibald Nettlefold, the hotel has always had the air of a very grand house party, with past devotees including Noël Coward and Agatha Christie. It was beautifully restored in 2006, but the hotel's vintage leanings are as strong as ever, with a no-TV policy in bedrooms (although there is one in the library and you can borrow 'period' DVDs to watch on it), nightly black-tie dinners in the ballroom and live jazz (and dancing) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is also a restored 1930s billiard room and a sheltered seawater bathing lagoon. The restaurant menu is packed with local ingredients. Should you not feel like going black tie every night, there is also the island's rustic Pilchard Inn, which has a Friday curry night.
Details: Doubles from £310 (01548-810514; burghisland.com)
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US-based on-demand security service provider, Zscaler, has set up a presence in the Australian market and is looking for resellers.
To head up the local arm of the organisation in Melbourne, John Martens has been appointed as country manager. He was formerly the general manager of IronPort.
Zscaler offers on-demand subscription-based security services from its Global Cloud Infrastructure that is accessed via nodes called 'Internet On-ramps'. Zscaler has already installed its first pair of nodes in Australia and the vendor is targeting its services at all types of organisations from the SOHO space right through to large enterprises and telcos.
"We look at per seat costs and don't just provide URL filtering and antivirus, but also Web 2.0, browser control and bandwidth optimisation," Martens said.
The security provider has up to eight partners in Australia including Generation-e and Perth-based Communications Australia.
Martens said he was looking to increase the company's reseller numbers.
"We're offering high margins and part of the reason we can do that is because we don't have a distributor layer," he said. "Our resellers will be from the top end down through to telcos and ISPs selling this service as well."
As part of a partnership, resellers can receive sales and system engineer certifications and also implement the cloud service to further enhance their training and use it as a demonstration for customers.
"It's important to build our partner community - that's the model that makes sense," he said.


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Web Exclusive! Kiko Loureiro on Combining Influences
What inspired you originally to take up the guitar?
There was an acoustic teacher who came to my house to give lessons to my sister. I was 11 she was 12. She got bored with it so I took the lessons instead. I wasn't that serious, but I really liked it. I really enjoyed playing acoustic guitar. Brazilian music is based on the nylon-string guitar. You have the Bossa Nova and the classical guitar that came from Portugal with the Spanish culture. So everybody in Brazil has a classical guitar at home somewhere. I started with the classical guitar, learned some classical pieces, but then I really got deep into rock music—Kiss, Iron Maiden, Van Halen—heavy rock. Then I wanted to play electric, so my mom bought mea copy of a Gibson SG. I started learning stuff by Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page. I really got into guitar then. I was 13. I was still taking lessons. I went to a small school in the neighborhood and the guy taught me some of the secrets of the guitar. I always had teachers. I like the idea of having somebody that knows more than you to give you lessons. Still now, when I have time I take piano lessons. I like to learn. I'm always trying to learn music. At that time it was guitar lessons. I changed teachers and went more into fusion and Brazilian music. I sort of taught myself the rock thing. I listened to Vai, Satriani, Yngwie, Paul Gilbert. I was listening to those guitar heroes. I was really inspired by them.
Were you playing gigs?
I was playing at home mostly. There were festivals at school and I would play those. I was playing rock but I always liked playing Brazilian music. I never gave up the acoustic guitar. I was trying to learn VH licks and Malmsteen licks but I was still playing Bossa Nova and the complex harmonies of Brazilain music--trying to get into the jazz thing at the same time. So I had two ways of learning music with the rock and the Brazilian music. By the time I was 17 I could go out and play clubs and parties. I was playing rock songs like Deep Purple Led Zeppelin.
Your solo record Universo Inverso, your work with Angra, and your No Gravity album all sound very different from one another.
I think as musicians we have to explore everything. I like to listen to all kinds of music and play all kinds of music--I've studied classical, Brazilian music, I've played rock. I'm really into Japanese music, Indian music, Spanish flamenco, tango from Argentina. It doesn't matter to me. Good music is good music. I'm very open to all of these influences and I try to work them into my music. The longer I play the more confidence I have to mix in all these influences into my music. I have my progressive band Angra—that's more heavy. I did No Gravity which was basically my 80s influences—I wanted to do an album like that. I was really into that 80s playing. I have my friends from the jazz clubs here in Brazil that I play with and they have nothing to do with the rock scene. I love to hang out with those people because it keeps me fresh.


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