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Dow AgroSciences: Always About Agriculture
When you consider their respective backgrounds, it's little wonder why Dow AgroSciences and new President/CEO Tim Hassinger ended up together. Both share a lifelong passion for all things agricultural.
From the company's perspective, this agricultural focus is evident in the main lobby of the headquarters building, located in Indianapolis, IN. Just beyond the reception desk, visitors will find mounted plaques detailing Dow AgroSciences' 26-year history. These contain information (and a few examples) of key company products and agricultural developments. There's also a wall just beyond these honoring key agricultural patents held by the company (and pictures of the researchers that pioneered them). These and other agricultural innovations have helped Dow AgroSciences to achieve sales of more than $7 billion by the close of 2014.
Also on these signposts are photographs of the people who have led Dow AgroSciences throughout its history. This now includes Hassinger, who assumed the head spot on May 1, 2014. While his personal background cannot be found on these lobby plaques, Hassinger isn't shy about sharing the path he took to the top job at one of the world's leading crop protection/seed companies.
"I grew up on a farm in Central Illinois where my family raised livestock and grew corn and soybeans," he says. "From early on, I knew I wanted to have a career in agriculture. I didn't have the desire to farm myself, but I did have a desire to be a part of the farming process."
So when he graduated from high school, Hassinger enrolled at the University of Illinois and started working towards a degree in agricultural economics. "I went to school with the intent of becoming a farm manager someplace," he says.
Yet, circumstances took Hassinger in a slightly different direction. During his junior year in college, Hassinger became a summer intern with The Dow Chemical Co., the parent company to Dow AgroSciences — an experience he thoroughly enjoyed. "Back then, companies like Dow offered their summer employees a job at the end of their internships. So I thought 'why not?'"
Upon graduation, Hassinger joined Dow as a sales representative for its territory in Northern Illinois. Then, when Dow AgroSciences was first formed in 1989 as the DowElanco joint venture, he transitioned to that company, working in supply chain management, marketing/research and district sales manager roles.
From there, Hassinger tried his hand at the growing global segment of Dow AgroSciences' business. In 2001, he was named global business leader in the insecticides Global Business Unit. He then moved to China for a few years before returning the U.S. to take responsibility for the company's Latin America, Europe and Pacific Regions businesses. Finally, when former President/CEO Antonio Galindez announced his retirement in March 2014, Hassinger was named as his successor.
An Unfailing Focus
Given that both company and man have been so focused on agriculture throughout their respective timelines, it should come as no surprise what single word Hassinger says best describes his vision for Dow AgroSciences in 2015.
"We are focused," he says. "We are an organization that has a significant amount of new technology for agriculture that's coming forward. We are very focused on what technologies we are selecting, what geographies we are focusing on and what crops we are focusing on."
According to Hassinger, an example of this new technology is the Enlist Weed Control System. "This is a technology we at Dow AgroSciences are very excited about," he says.
Combining both of the company's key markets for seed and crop protection products, the Enlist system includes Enlist Duo herbicide, which is a blend of new 2,4-D choline and glyphosate featuring Colex-D Technology, and Enlist-tolerant crops such as soybeans, corn and cotton. At the present time, the EPA has approved the use of Enlist Duo with Enlist corn and soybeans, with cotton still pending. The company has also obtained federal registration in 15 key corn and soybean producing states such as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska.
Despite these approvals, however, Dow AgroSciences is taking what it calls a stewarded approach to the Enlist system's introduction to the marketplace. "We believe this is necessary because we are still working on gaining the needed import approvals for Enlist crops from countries such as China," says Hassinger.
So for 2015, Dow AgroSciences will be extra cautious. According to Damon Palmer, director of marketing, U.S. Seeds, the company is insisting that growers who plant Enlist corn only use it for animal feed on their own farms. Also, growers should make certain there is at least a 660-foot isolation zone between Enlist hybrids and other crops. "And Dow AgroSciences will make in-season visits to these farms to make sure that these protocols are being followed," says Palmer.
However, once the company obtains more widespread approvals for the Enlist system — both in the Americas and for overseas markets — Palmer anticipates these initial restrictions will be altered accordingly. "This will probably start changing in future seasons," he says.


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Thee Orange Coast Review/
My Belgian boy and ostriches got the cover just this month! Thanks to Jared Millar and Davi Loren for choosing my Magic Realist paintings to be the visual entry point as writers read from the podium, their work became form immediately. It was quite an honor!
If you haven't heard of the Orange Coast Review the description below is from the curator and book designer, Jared Millar.
"Orange Coast Review is an eclectic convergence of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, interviews and art. Think of it as a portable salon, a place where boundaries are broken and styles morph, a celebration of creative diversity.
The 2015 issue includes a wide array of work from established and emerging writers based in Southern California, Canada, and the U.K., including a compelling interview of Raymond Obstfeld, author of over 50 books and a dozen screenplays. Andrew Tonkovich, editor of the Santa Monica Review, contributes a scathing satire of Twitter-driven values, and Kathleen MacKay entertains readers with a tall tale about an eccentric child. Michael Bourne's engrossing exploration of racial isolation and fear will undoubtedly provoke discussion. We are particularly pleased to be the first to publish a story by Julian Guise, a remarkable new talent."
Artist's included in the exhibition:
Bradford J. Salamon, Michael Harnish, Tom Dowling, Peter Gelker, Julia Klemek, A.M. Rousseau, James F. Lorigan, Sheryl Seltzer, Suzanne Walsh, Lisa Bloomfield, Becca Shewmake, Claudia Morales McCain, Suzanne Petry, Hsin-Han Hsu, Carleen Carrasco, Carl R. Zaptiff, Hannah Melde, and Kitty Nguyen.


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Margaret Huey is an ace Thai-American illustrator, cartoonist, and educator based out of Baltimore, MD, forged in equal parts by manga, metal, mythology, and other things that don't start with the letter M. Her practice is founded in making goofy genre fiction stuffed with queer, decolonial, and feminist ideals that hopefully get her audience to be a little more excellent to each other. Currently, she's working on her upcoming action-fantasy comic, A Song of Soil and Strife, which is about a young metalhead returning to her family's homeland to find answers about a very metal family heirloom.
She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2017 and has been working in museum education since 2012. She has taught art and art history for various Smithsonian institutions since 2016, focusing on helping guests & students gain lifelong critical thinking skills, empathy, and empowerment through artmaking and engaging with global narratives.
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Fidelity unveils its fund supermarket FundsNetwork this week with a series
of roadshows and a £2m advertising campaign.
It is running a national poster campaign with extensive trade and national
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Over 3,000 IFAs are expected to attend the seven roadshows which are being
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IFAs will be given the chance to see the site in action ahead of its full
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FundsNetwork is one of the UK's first supermarkets designed for IFAs but
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The supermarket has 256 funds from 14 fund providers, including Aberdeen,
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2013 mayor's marathon
This morning I woke up bright and early (at 4:30…even though my alarm wasn't set until 5:30…darn job that gets me up super early) and slowly worked on getting ready for race day. I had my coffee and a couple of hard boiled eggs around 5:30, then I got dressed and ate the rest of my breakfast (toast with almond butter and half a banana) around 6:30. Kiva was a little annoyed that she wasn't invited after all the training she did!
Amber and Ben came to get me just after 7am and we were off to the race! Amber dropped us at the start and headed off to her checkpoint (she and Ben and a couple of other people were doing the relay). Ben and I walked to the start where I saw a couple of friends from work who were walking the marathon. I chatted with them for a bit and then caught up with Ben. He had run into Kate, who Amber and I played soccer with in high school. I found out that Kate had roughly the same pace goal in mind and was super excited that I had someone to start out running with. This was Kate's second marathon (she did the same one last year) and she said that last year she hit the wall at mile 20, so her plan this year was to walk all the uphills. That was definitely a plan I could follow! Before I knew it the gun went off and off we went!
Ben ended up sticking with us for the entire first leg even though we kept telling him he didn't have to wait. It was really nice to have people to run with, especially since I had planned on being on my own. We chatted out way through the first 7 miles and arrived at the first relay exchange were we dropped off Ben and picked up Amber. Amber ended up sticking with us for her whole leg as well! It was really great to have company the whole way. Amber was even so inspired by Kate and I that she said she was considering doing another marathon! We kept on chatting, walking up the hills, and walking through the water stations. The sun was warmer than the forecasted temp (it was only officially 66 degrees, but it felt much warmer than that in the sun) so I was worried about being able to stick with the pace we had going. As we were walking up a hill, I checked in with Brittany who was bringing me supplies around mile 16. Everyone was on time and things were going as planned.
We passed the halfway mark, patted ourselves on the back, and kept going. Once we hit the single track, I knew it was (literally) all downhill from there.
Soon it was time to say goodbye to Amber and pick up her sister Heather at the next exchange (mile 15), Heather said she would stay with us as long as she could, but was worried about having to walk. Kate and I were happy for whatever company we could get! Somewhere after mile 16, I saw Brittany and Jack on the road with my stuff! I took a little walk break and reorganized myself with fresh supplies. I was most excited about the PB Gu that I had put in the bag! We continued to walk up the hills and through the water stations and run at a super relaxed pace. Pretty soon we were on Tudor Road and headed towards Kate's parents and her dog. After we passed them, we headed up MLK Dr. and towards Goose Lake, where we would be parting company with Heather.
At mile 20 was my favorite aid station. They had a hose and were misting people and they had POPSICLES. I don't even like popsicles, but I ate part of one because it looked and sounded amazing. It was.
At the relay exchange (mile 22?) we saw Amber and Heather's parents and said goodbye to Heather. By then I was starting to fade a little due to the heat. I was getting thirsty more quickly and starting to feel a little sick to my stomach. A couple of walk breaks later I felt better (and we were more in the shade on the bike path). Kate was super happy to have not hit the wall yet, and I was pretty pleased that I felt as good as I did. My feet were starting to hurt and my legs were tired, but I figured at that point the worst thing that could happen was I would end up walking the next 4 miles. Kate could tell I was fading and did an amazing job of keeping me going. She kept picking out places where we would stop and walk (to the next sign, the second light post, the clearing in the trees) which really helped. At mile 23 we had a celebration becasue that meant that there was only a 5K left! In 30-40 minutes we would be done! Somewhere around there was also a surpises supporter…Brittany's mother-in-law, Anita! I was so suprised and happy to see her!
Soon we were at Valley of the Moon Park, and then almost to Westchester, and mile 25 was around there. My walking became more frequent, and my running was becoming slower, but we were holding onto a 12:10-12:13 pace, which considering how warm it was and how I was beginning to feel, I felt pretty good about. When we hit mile 25, Kate said "1.2 miles left!" and a lady that had been run/walking near us said "I don't know if I have 1.2 miles in me." I said "sure you do…anyone can run 1.2 miles!" There was a little hill coming up to Westchester that I walked, and then I jogged most of the rest of the way until we hit the last water station. At that point it was mostly uphill, so I jogged the flatter parts and walked up the hills. Then there was a big downhill before the final stretch (mile 26 was at the bottom of the hill). When I got to the final uphill I decided to try and run up it (it was the last .2 miles and there were a fair amount of people around…who runs most of a marathon and then walks to the finish?? Not this girl!). When I was about halfway up I stopped to walk for about 10 steps and then spotted my dad at the top! I mustered a smile for him at mile 26.15...
I plodded along up the rest of the hill and when I passed him I hit the grass and the finish chute. At that point I almost threw up. I had no finishing kick, I really didn't want to puke in the finish chute in front of all those people! I finished in 5:28:18…which I really don't care about, but at one point Kate said "under 5:30…let's go!" so I'm happy about that.
When I was done I got some water and my race shirt, found my dad, changed into my sandals, and said hi to the Arctic Valley crew at the beer tent. I had at least three people ask me if anyone had taken a picture to send to John so he knew I was still alive. Thanks Byran and Tom for taking a photo with sweaty me, and thanks Rich for being the photographer!
I kept saying "I have to keep moving." So my dad and I headed to Sagaya where he had parked his car. And by headed, I mean I hobbled. At first I was skeptical about having coffee post race. Turns out it was the best coffee I have ever tasted! Good plan after all.
While we were running, I kept saying that I was in denial that I was actually running a marathon…and I still think I don't really believe that I did it (maybe I will tomorrow when I can't walk). I am pretty sure that I would not have made it through the end without Kate, she was so happy to be feeling better than she did last year that she was an excellent motivator. Thanks Kate!
All things considered, I felt pretty good once I was done (once the urge to puke passed). My feet hurt and my legs were tired, but I couldn't believe that I didn't feel like dying. I think I even mentioned once or twice that I felt better than I ever did after finishing Lost Lake (which is only 16 miles, but brutally uphill and then down).
I read and loved every single comment that anyone left for me on Facebook. My friends/family are awesome! Although I have to say that my favorite is from my aunt...
I lauged out loud when I read it and wholeheartedly agree with her statement!
When I got home I promptly ate some lunch, showered, and took a nap. Then John came home and hauled me (very willingly) to dinner. I ordered so much food that he felt the need to share with the waiter that I had just run a marathon. We went to the Spenard Roadhouse and I had super tots (like nachos, but with tater tots), a salad, a cubano sandwich (no onion, extra pickle), and a side of mac and cheese. I ate almost everything except half the mac and cheese, which will probably be gone before midnight.
Thank you to everyone for your kind and motivating words! A huge thank you to all the people I ran with today and to all the specators who were out cheering! And a big thanks to the volunteers for hydrating, feeding, and motivating me!
I'm headed to bed soon. Hopefully I'll make it back out!


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Posted on April 13, 2007 in Past Work
Someone left a nice comment on my old spaceship drawing post, and this prompted me to pull down my old archive and flip through it. I ended up posting a photos of them to Flickr, with commentary.
If you're interested in reliving my childhood, check out the new photo set! Here are some samples, from earliest to most recent :-)


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Howie Architects Norwich
Welcome to Howie Architects, a professional practice based in Norfolk, focusing on extensions, conversions and a wide variety of other architectural projects.
Located in the Golden Triangle area of Norwich, we work with clients right across the county and beyond.
Run by the highly experienced Alastair Howie, our practice has extensive capabilities in home extensions, including single and double-storey projects, and the creation of new upper storeys for bungalows.
Conversions and extensions
Our home conversion work ranges from the sympathetic transformation of heritage and period property, such as churches, chapels and barns in conservation areas, to the design of new living spaces within former garages and outbuildings.
Our projects also include the likes of garage build-overs, outside studios and garden rooms, and we work on homes ranging from rambling, historic farmhouses and Victorian city terraces to 20th century bungalows and modern, new-build houses.
At Howie Architects we relish a challenge, whether that is creating stunning, new open-plan areas within existing footprints of properties or enhancing already characterful homes through the addition of striking, new contemporary extensions.
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Whatever the project, we pride ourselves on the personal service we offer as well as the exceptional quality of our work.
We believe that modern day life is now quite different to the way it was when many of the houses we live in were conceived and built.
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Young professionals need to be engaged in shaping the future of agriculture, says Courtney Paisley, at YPARD. The first step in attracting future young professionals is nurturing the ones we have now. Furthermore, we need to provide more young role models for future agriculturalists to look up to and so change their perceptions of agriculture.
Farming Matters | 27.1 | March 2011
young professionals need to be engaged in shaping the future of agriculture
Whether we look at rural farming and extension work, or at international agricultural research, we see an "ageing" global agricultural system, with an increasing lack of interest among young people across the globe in pursuing agriculture-related careers.
This is further compounded by an agricultural research system which has a limited capacity for engaging young professionals in dialogues that address critical development issues. Thus, as there is minimal input from youths into the system, there is less innovation in developing programmes that are of relevance to young professionals.
This further reduces interest among young people to enter the agricultural research for development field. While this problem is well documented, the plausible strategies for addressing it are not. Youth inclusivity in the system remains an unsolved problem, made more critical by the fact that the changes that we manage to implement today will not produce results for decades to come. But we must address it, and in doing so we must ensure that youth, the key stakeholders in this process, are involved.
The first step in attracting future young professionals is nurturing the ones we have now. This can be done through a variety of means, including focusing our capacity building opportunities on younger professionals, or ensuring that there is real youth representation in key debates over agricultural research for development debates. Similarly, creating opportunities for and fostering innovation among young people, or creating a sustainable mentoring system for the youth and providing networking opportunities among youth, especially between disciplines.
Furthermore, we need to provide more young role models for future agriculturalists to look up to and so change their perceptions of agriculture. Changing perceptions requires changes in the system itself, but we can start by highlighting a "new" agriculture like one that makes use of ICTs, for example, to show how agriculture is also a progressive field. We can also make further efforts to demonstrate the links that agriculture has with those subjects that do attract young people, such as climate change, environmental sustainability and organic farming. Agriculture must make clear its linkages with both the business and the environmental spheres.
This challenge is one of the reasons for the creation of YPARD – the Young Professionals' Platform for Agricultural Research for Development. YPARD works with organisations to develop tangible means of ensuring that agricultural research for development is more inclusive of youth, mainstreaming them in programmes and giving them the opportunity to develop professionally. Only when young professionals are actively engaged in shaping the sector's future will we be able to work towards a responsible agriculture that is able to meet global needs without depleting its resources.
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Courtney Paisley is the YPARD co-ordinator. Readers are invited to register as a member of YPARD at www.ypard.net or contact her for more information at email@example.com


text: The mountains in the side mirror were a reminder that BC was behind me as I drove east towards the flat prairie land. Roads only lead north, south, east or west from there. After an hour I began to descend into the badlands. They always held a sense of mystery for me – the prairies open and the road is swallowed deep into dry, barren coulees. The land of the dinosaurs. They aren't difficult to imagine when Drumheller comes into sight. For some people, dinosaurs are the things of legends and books. As a child, they were the nearest reality and attraction for me. I would dream of discovering a dinosaur bone when out on the very occasional walk through local badlands. Before I had been exploring in history museums or knew about too many exotic animals, I had seen full replicas of dinosaur skeletons put together at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. London's Natural History Museum's collection of dinosaur bones is nothing in comparison to the collection in the middle of nowhere, Alberta. The soil here is rich with the reminders of their presence on our planet. Want to imagine what it's like to walk with dinosaurs? This is your place.


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Revelation 13:1-10 English Standard Version (ESV)
The First Beast
13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. 3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. 4 And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?"
5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling,[a] that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them.[b] And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear:
10 If anyone is to be taken captive,
Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.
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Flats for Rent – What to Do Before You Sign a Lease
Not All Apartments Fulfill What They Promise in the Classifieds
We never run out of not-so-good stories about flats for rent in the city. First, you go through the classifieds, and pick the nicest advertisement. Nice interior in a peaceful neighborhood, it says, so you call up the landlord and set up an appointment. You like what you see, so you agreed to the terms and signed the lease.
But when you moved in, you realize your new home isn't exactly what you dreamed of. The couple's dog next door barks in the middle of the night and some of the occupants hold late-night parties once a week. It's a total disaster no doubt, but it's a nightmare you need to endure until the contract is over – unless you are willing to pay the penalty.
Flats for Rent – Practical Steps to Take Before Signing a Lease
If you're about to rent your first apartment in the city, you don't have to go through the same experience mentioned above. Here are the practical steps that you can take.
– Find out if the flat you're interested in is located in facilities that generate noise.
Noise is the common complaint of tenants. Though most buildings today are equipped with high-quality sound-proof materials, they are not really 100% effective. Sound travels in different ways, so there's always a tendency that noise from both exterior and interior sources can reach your apartment.
However, you want unnecessary noise that is tolerable and won't deprive you of sleep. So at the time of viewing, be observant. If there's a window, open it and examine if your unit is located at nearby facilities that produce a wide variety of noise. Also, take time to examine the walls and note if a normal conversation from your neighbors can be heard.
– Find out if the building allows pets.
Once again, you don't want to come across noise issues or run into a spat with your neighbors because of their pet. A pet-friendly building is totally admirable, but when pets get unmanageable, they can interrupt your sleep or slip into your unit and cause panic. Imagine if an exotic pet such as a snake or iguana escapes from his cage.
– Inspect the locks.
Safety should be your number one concern. Check the doors, windows, and any other openings and make sure that they can be fastened and secured from the inside. Also, some locks can be easily picked, so you might want to ask your landlord to replace sub-standard locks. Or at least ask permission if you want to do it yourself.
– Know what's included.
Many first-time tenants don't ask questions. Even if they do, they don't know which the right ones to ask are. Some of the most important questions to ask include the following.
Does the building come with facilities that you can freely use? If you have a car, do you have to pay for a monthly parking fee? Are there any other fees that all tenants are required to pay? Can you customize your apartment?
– Document existing damages.
During your initial visit, go through all the parts to ensure that there are no loose screens, stained floors, broken windows, and missing tiles. If you see any, point it out to your landlord and have him fix the damage. Then, when you move in, document the status of the unit by taking pictures or recording a video.
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Nokia is one of the biggest partners that Microsoft has for its young mobile operating system Windows Phone 8. According to Digitimes, Nokia is planning on further entrenching itself into Microsoft's Windows 8 ecosystem. The Finnish company seems set to announce a new device at the upcoming Mobile World Congress.
The new device from Nokia is rumoured to be a 10-inch tablet that will run Windows RT. Nokia had apparently planned to develop the tablet with a Qualcomm S4 processor under the hood earlier this year, but had pushed the plan back after Microsoft's announcement of the Surface tablet. Nokia intentionally focused on smartphones and delayed development of the 10-inch tablet, according to the report. The company is apparently still evaluating the current tablet market due to the below-expectations performance of the Microsoft Surface RT.
May unveil a Windows RT based tablet
The tablet will undoubtely be branded under the Lumia series and could follow a similar design to the current Lumia phones.
Earlier this month, Nokia had announced the budget-friendly Lumia 620 running on Windows Phone 8. Nokia claims that Lumia 620's body uses a new dual-shot colour technique to deliver a variety of colour and texture effects. Dual-shot adds a second layer of coloured, transparent or translucent polycarbonate on top of a base layer to produce secondary colour blends and depth effects.
"We continue to execute on our strategy to reach new audiences and new markets," said Jo Harlow, Executive Vice President, Nokia Smart Devices. "With its innovative design, the latest Windows Phone 8 software and signature experiences from Nokia, like Nokia lenses, Nokia Maps and Nokia Music, the Nokia Lumia 620 is a highly competitive smartphone at this price point."
The features shared with the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 are the camera lenses. The Cinemagraph lens adds simple animations to still photographs while Smart Shoot creates a single shot from multiple images and removes unwanted objects from the picture.
Bundled apps include Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport and the exclusive Nokia City Lens. Nokia City Lens displays information about local surroundings overlaid onto buildings as seen through the camera viewfinder. Nokia Music, which provides free streaming of ad-free tracks without registration or subscription and the ability to download playlists for listening offline, is also bundled.
Here is a quick look at some of the highlighted features of the Lumia 620:
- 3.8-inch TFT ClearBlack display with a resolution 800 x 480
- 3G, EDGE, Wi-Fi, NFC
- Bluetooth 3.0
- GPS with A-GPS and Nokia Maps Suite
- 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture and 720p video recording, front-facing camera with 480p recording
- 8GB mass memory with Micro SD support up to 64GB
The Nokia Lumia 620 will be available in a range of colours including, lime green, orange, magenta, yellow, cyan, white and black. Priced at $249, which roughly translates to approximately Rs 13,600, excluding taxes and subsidies, the Nokia Lumia 620 will begin selling in January 2013 in Asia, followed closely by Europe and the Middle East before expanding further.
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This list is part of an ongoing effort to educate and assist the friends and enthusiasts of Sacramento Tango in their pursuit of the lovely dance called Tango. As an ongoing project, the effort may never be complete so additions, corrections, and suggestions will always be welcome. – Ed Loomis Pronunciation Guide: • In Buenos Aires 'll' or 'y' is pronounced 'zh', almost an English 'j'; • a 'qu' sounds like the 'c' in cat; • a 'z' is pronounced like 's'; • and a Spanish 'j' is a hard, throaty 'h' sound. Cambio — Change: as in cambio defrente, change of the front or face; or cambio parejas, change the couple (change partners). Caminando (Caminar) Valsiado — A crossing and walking step which the man initiates at 3 of the 8-count basic as he steps forward right in outside right position, pivoting to his right on his right foot and leading the lady to pivot on her left foot, stepping side left (side right for the lady) and drawing his right leg under him with weight (the lady mirroring with her left).It is intended to be used as a tool for students to use when encountering new or conflicting terms in class and should not be viewed as a final authority on the subject. Academic Basic — Another name for the 8-count basic which is the the first figure usually taught to beginning students after the walking steps. The man then steps forward left in outside left position, pivoting to the left on his left foot, stepping side right and drawing his left foot under him with weight (as the lady dances the natural opposite).
The music from this era had a faster or peppier 2/4 tempo so the dance had a rhythmic flavor similar to that of modern milonga.Caricias — Caresses: A gentle stroking with the leg or shoe against some part of the partner's body. Carpa — The tent: A figure created when the man leads the lady onto one foot as in, or at the end of, calesita and then steps back away from her, causing her to lean at an angle from her foot to his frame. Castigada — (from castigar - to punish) a punishment: A lofting of the lady's working leg followed by flexing at the knee and caressing the working foot down the outside of the supporting leg. Codigos — Codes: Refers to the codes of behavior and the techniques for finding a dance partner in the milongas in Buenos Aires.Often done as an adorno prior to stepping forward, as in parada or in ochos. chiches) Small ornamental beats done around the supporting foot with the working foot in time with the music, either in front or in back as desired. Civility, respectfulness, and consideration are the hallmark of the true and serious milonguero. Colgada — A spinning move executed by a couple at the end of an inside barrida in which both dancers lean out away from each other and spin rapidly until the man leads out with a back step.Walks should be practiced both forward and backward for balance, fluidity, and cat-like gracefulness.Candombe — A type of dance originally danced by the descendants of black slaves in the Rio de la Plata region and still performed in Montevideo, Uruguay.


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Emmy Award-winner Ben Bailey, the star of "Cash Cab," is working with Honda to promote the ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord in the Times Square event which runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Members of the public will be chosen to answer questions about the car, and correct answers will win cash prizes and every contestant will be entered in a draw to win an all-new 2013 Honda Accord.
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Fans can enter the Accord Cash Car competition via Honda's website.
"With an innovative, fun-to-drive product like the all-new 2013 Honda Accord, we wanted to create an exciting, innovative contest to help people experience it," said Mike Accavitti, vice president of automotive marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Who knows what questions will be asked, but if you want a handy "cheat sheet," looking at why Honda is organizing the contest may be of help.
•Honda wants people to know about the new car's advanced features like the new rear-view camera, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, USB/iPod integration, SMS text message function and the 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.
•And there is a two-door coupe being made available in the 2013 model for the first time.
•And, of course, they are proud of their luxury, safety, and efficiency.
Back in 1982 the Accord was the first Japanese car to be produced in the United States when it emerged from Honda's Marysville Auto Plant and it has been a consistent favorite ever since.
New York's Honda Dealers are giving full support to the contest and promotion campaign. "The new Accord is selling faster than any Honda in history," said Rob Sabbagh from Bay Ridge Honda, and President of the Tri-State Honda Dealers Association. "And the contest won't be easy because there are over 100 improvements on the new Accord," he added.
"The cash car contest is a fun way to learn about all the technology the new accord has," said Brian Bentock from Paragon Honda, the largest New York Honda dealer.
The cars range in price from $21,680 for the Accord LX to $33,430 for the luxurious Accord Touring model.
Honda will offer the chance to win the 2013 Accord at its Cash Car contest on Saturday.
You can also enter the competition by email through the official Accord Cash Car competition website.
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Dismantling contemporary colonialism in Finland – decolonizing basic education teacher training as a starting point
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|Michelle Francett-Hermes (University of Oulu, Finland)
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Structural ignorance on Sámi issues in Finnish society upholds contemporary colonialism and is regenerated through basic education. Basic education teacher training programs stand in a key role for creating social justice. This study takes teacher training as a starting point for a process of dismantling contemporary colonialism and disproportionate societal power relations. This study is empirically based on a pilot course for basic education teacher students where students are provided with knowledge on Sámi people and issues as well as tools for cultural sensitivity, and where teacher agency is evoked. Development together with Sámi people and execution of the course follows principles of participatory reflection and action to foreground power sharing and is done in acknowledgement of knowledge co-production. Through an asset-based approach teacher students' attitudes and perceptions of Sámi people and issues are examined to identify needs for development in teacher training. Student reflection diaries and collective reflections are categorized and thematically analyzed in-case and cross-case, and further using methods of phenomenological and discourse analysis. The study draws from methodologies based on an indigenous framework while also taking use of Western based research methods that serve the purpose of the research. The study sheds light on contemporary colonialism and disproportionate power relations and proposes a possible means through basic education teacher training for deconstructing them and preventing them from being reproduced. The knowledge produced through this research aims to serve further development of the Finnish education apparatus and contribute to realizing social justice.
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Gold prices recovered by Rs 40 to Rs 26,800 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital today on scattered buying by jewellers and retailers to meet ongoing wedding season demand and a firming global trend.
Silver, however, remained under selling pressure and fell further by Rs 685 to Rs 35,815 per kg.
Traders said some buying from jewellers and retailers, driven by ongoing wedding season and a firming global trend where gold rose to over two-week high as a weakening dollar spurred demand for a safe-haven, mainly influenced the sentiment.
Gold in Singapore, which normally determine price trend on the domestic front, gained 0.6 per cent to USD 1,193.45 an ounce.
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Best-selling author and active radio amateur operator Don Keith N4KC has just published his 29th book. The Ship that Wouldn't Die - an epic and true World War II story about a little known incident at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.
The USS Neosho was a tanker assigned to the Allied fleet preparing for the upcoming showdown with Japan in the Coral Sea. Because of her value to the fleet, the tanker was sent 200 miles to the south for safety. However, enemy scouts mistook her for one of the Allied aircraft carriers and more than 80 dive-bombers were sent to attack her. Her escort destroyer was sunk immediately. Though seriously damaged and afire—she still held thousands of gallons of flammable fuel—the tanker's crew worked miracles to keep her afloat for four terrifying days until help finally came. Almost 200 men went into the shark-infested sea during the attack. Many of them ended up on life rafts. They drifted nine days before rescuers found them. Only four of those men were still alive by then.
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Each day, people across the country rise early in the morning and head to work, where they will put in long hours to support themselves and those they love. Unfortunately, those who work excessive hours may experience a number of work-related setbacks, such as fatigue due to overtime or overnight shifts. When someone becomes overly fatigued, this can affect their life in all sorts of ways. In fact, it can increase the likelihood of a motor vehicle collision significantly. If you feel fatigued after work, it is important to be careful and avoid driving while you are too tired.
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art's second program in the Director's Discussion Series featured Chef Marcus Samuelsson in a discussion of his memoir, Yes, Chef lead by Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. The discussion was introduced by Michele Martin, host of NPR's Tell Me More. Dr. Cole began by setting out the parameters of their talk addressing the Chef's life, his work, his passion for food and his view of food as art.
Samuelsson has made his mark in the competitive restaurant world. He is an internationally acclaimed chef, philanthropist and a New York Times best-selling author. He is the youngest chef to achieve two three-star reviews from the New York Times and has been honored by the James Beard Foundation on multiple occasions, including "Rising Star Chef" (1999), "Best Chef: New York City" (2003), "Best International Cookbook" (2007) and "Best Television Program" (for Chopped in 2012). The author of several award-winning cookbooks, Samuelsson released his best-selling memoir, Yes, Chef, in June.
Speaking to a packed auditorium the celebrity chef recounted his remarkable journey of a tubercular three year old orphan adopted by a Swedish couple. Born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, classically trained in Europe and landing in America where he fully embraces the African-American experience. Attributing his success to a combination of random luck, a work ethic and faith it was during those formative years his Swedish dad provided fundamental instruction necessarily acquired by successful people of color, i.e., your knife must be sharper than the others. As a man of color seeking opportunity and access he couldn't settle on just being good but strive toward being the best.
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Not only did he conquer France but took on other rigorous challenges including a cruise ship stint with no days off. With commitment, discipline, and fortitude he anchored in New York fulfilling a dream of his own restaurant in Harlem, the Red Rooster. Addressing the adoring crowd and much like his memoir Marcus Samuelsson was engaging, expressive and frank. He touched on such themes as eating with a spiritual compass, the significant narrative of Black cooks, and mystical Harlem. Inspired by the artists of the Harlem Renaissance the Chef spoke on the significance of the Red Rooster and how he approaches food as art.
Comparable to a moveable feast those in attendance left the evening's conversation, book signing and reception feeling delightfully engaged and sated.


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We have a sweet treat idea for you to give for St. Patrick's Day …and Easter. This idea combines a few of our favorite things…washi tape, chocolate and a cute printable tag to go with. These mini chocolate mailboxes for Valentine's Day were so popular, we thought it would be fun to share more ideas using these cute little chocolate nuggets.
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– one inch gold foil Shamrock Washi Tape
– the Lucky printable
*Or to make it really easy, one of my favorite local scrapbook stores, Pebbles in My Pocket sells these cute gift sets with the washi tape, plastic sleeves, ribbon and darling gift tag to go with…you can shop the Gift Sets here.
This washi tape is perfect for these gold wrapped chocolate nuggets because it's one inch wide and some of the shamrocks have gold foil. They look darling together!
Now for the printable tags…when you download the Lucky PDF you will find a bunch of different sizes of this cute Lucky confetti print.
Page 1 – 20 -1 3/4 inch prints for gift tags – to be cut out with a 2 inch circle punch.
Page 2 – 20 – 2 inch prints for gift tags – to be cut out
Page 3 – vertical 4×5 inch card
Page 4 – black and white vertical 4×5 inch card – to go through the MINC machine with gold foil
Page 5 – horizontal 4×5 inch card
Page 6 – black and white horizontal 4×5 inch card – to go through the MINC machine with foil
Page 7 – Vertical 8 1/2 x 11
Page 8 – Vertical 8 1/2 x 11 black and white – to go through the MINC machine with foil
Page 9 – Horizontal 8 1/2 x 11
Page 10 – Horizontal 8 1/2 x 11 black and white – to go through the MINC machine with foil
If St. Patrick's Day is not your thing, you can make these little gifts for Easter too. You can shop Pebbles in my Pocket for the Easter version of these gifts.
The little bunnies are so cute! The light pink color of the bunnies ears are in a pink foil. I love the look of the foil with the metallic wrappers of the chocolate nuggets, it looks so good together.
You can download these cute Easter printable tags here.


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Whiter Smiles, Brighter Futures for Kids
The Smiles for Life Campaign is raising money for Camp Braveheart.
Through June 30, all proceeds from tooth-whitening procedures at Atlanta-based Flax Dental will be donated to the Smiles for Life Foundation as part of the 20th annual Smiles for Life Campaign, which began in March.
The foundation directs the donations to children's charities and humanitarian work, and Flax Dental has designated Camp Braveheart, a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta camp for heart patients, as the local recipient of half the money the practice raises. The rest will go toward the foundation's national and international charitable work.
Patients will receive the tooth whitening at a discounted rate.
Since 1998, the Crown Council's Smiles for Life Campaign has raised more than $38 million.
Greg Anderson, the director of the Crown Council, an alliance of dentists committed to improving their communities, said: "Smiles for Life allows a person to help children in need by doing something that benefits them as well. Dr. (Hugh) Flax donates his time and expertise, while Ultradent generously provides all Opalescence whitening products. Patients receive a brighter smile and help children get a brighter future."
Contact Flax Dental at www.flaxdental.com to participate in the program. More information on the campaign is available at smilesforlife.org.


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Christmas Holidays Opening Times – Closed from 25th December until 2nd Janauary 2018
Yesterday (25th November )our broadband service failed. This is most unusual. However whilst we may have lost a small number of emails we should have received most when the service resumed this morning at just after 9am. We apologise to any one who was inconvenienced by this interruption. if you sent an email during this time please resend it to make sure we receive it.


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Moving forward, how will wireless companies reduce the cost and number of newly-built cell transmitters in restrictive communities? By embedding cell transmitters into the steeples, crosses and bell towers of neighborhood churches.
Moving forward, how will churches attract more members to their congregation? By providing the best cell signal in the neighborhood. [LA Times]


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MBBCh, DM
Dr. Connelly-Smith is the assistant medical director of Apheresis and Cellular Therapy, and specializes in bone marrow transplantation.
Good listening, clear communication combined with compassion and care provides the basis for a shared understanding and trust with my patients. To afford my patients the opportunity to receive appropriate innovative treatment in an Academic Institution environment.
Clinical Expertise
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation including post-transplant complications, procurement of marrow and peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells, donor assessment and care; long-term follow-up
- Assistant Medical Director, Apheresis and Cellular Therapy, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Hematology Division, University of Washington School of Medicine
Education and Training
- BPharm: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1991
- Medicine: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1997
- Postgraduate Research Degree-DM: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2008
- Residency: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, United Kingdom
- Fellowship: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, United Kingdom & Nottingham University Hospital, United Kingdom


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Eastpak 2014 Artist Studio Collection
Eastpack brings together 16 influential names in fashion to transform a blank Eastpak Padded Pak'r®
Eastpack brings together 16 influential names in fashion to transform a blank Eastpak Padded Pak'r® into a unique one-off style to be auctioned off online to raise money for Designer's Against Aids (DAA). The designers involved are Christopher Shannon, Jean Paul Gaultier, MSGM, Antoine Peters, Chris Jannsens, Fiorucci, Gaspard Yurkievich, Lala Berlin, KRJST, Sybilla and Christopher Lee Sauvé. Each creation will be on auction online for just over 20 days, with all proceeds going to the charity organisation from World Aids Day on December 1. The Eastpak 2014 Artist Studio Collection is currently on display at Eastpak's pop-up shop in Shoreditch, London, which will run until December 29.
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On monday, tuesday and wednesday we are closed except on public holidays
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What new with the business side!
Hey everyone! I'm so excited to announce my new website bmarcellaphotography.com is up and running! I've been working pretty hard trying to get everything in order and it's been quite the task since I know nothing about creating websites. Luckily for me, in today's age in technology we don't actually have to write out the codes for the site. Thank you website gods! :) I'm so looking forward to the future of b. marcella photography and I just want to take a minute to thank each and every one of you that has supported me along the way and helped my business grow so much! You guys are the best!
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Sabyasachi's Heritage Red has earned a spot in every girl's dreams! The festive color is a rich one that signifies bridal finesse more than anything else, in our country. The Heritage Red collection brings in a palette of flaming reds with rich burgundy and maroon as well. Seen on Deepika Padukone during the promotional gamut, the distinct hues have been coupled with hand crafted goodness and plenty of classic Jadau and Kundan jewellery from the designer's Udaipur collection. To rock this look like a pro, you need to be comfortable wearing red in its many forms – be it contemporary or classic wear. So be a goddess this Diwali and bring some Heritage Red into your wardrobe with these simple tips.
Unique Color Pairings: Try pairing your Heritage Red with a pastel hue – take a leaf from the designer diaries of Indian Colors by SHA and team a flowing red kurta with a Banarasi odhni in green and gold. The neckline and simple flare has a rather tantalising effect which not only helps in bringing out the glory of the heavy odhni, but also falls well to bring out one's curves. Notice the hint of green worked into the embroidery too! Pair with Jaipur style earrings set on white enamel – in fact, I would go in for a white pair with green petals embossed on them. What say?
While we are on the subject of color pairings, this is yet another find from Desi Almaree which has captured our hearts. The Japanese Shibori dyed saree has been given a contrast silk painted blouse. The effect is a wholesome and decadent look which portrays luxury through the artisan weaves. And as if that was not enough, we also chanced upon this Heritage red handloom saree with a contemporary and simple weave. The saree gets a lift from the block printed boat necked and long sleeved wonder in monochrome shades – rustic, modern, old school and everything in between!
Bring in some Contemporary Touches: If you truly want to rock the Heritage Red look and stay true to your modern day personality, then we would suggest an abstract intervention. This contemporary style saree from Crazypetals brings on an old world charm with a whole new twist. This Heritage Red handloom ghiccha wonder brings in some Dabu work with an applique technique. We love how the symmetry has been sacrificed for some good old artistic fun!
While we are on the subject of modern, asymmetrical hemlines and stripes instantly jump to one's imagination. The folks at Indian Colors by SHA have taken the modern bait while working the Heritage Red theme. This flaming red piece is tempered with a stripes of simple sequins embroidered by hand on to the front and top of the garment. The modern look is also a classic one that will have a hard time going out of the fashion. But the piece de resistance has to be the asymmetrical hemline, which pretty much captures the essence of all things modern. I would team this Heritage Red piece with chunky bracelets and tassel style earrings for a back to the 20s flapper girls' look!
Military Inspiration: Military wow-ness is in, and we have found a stunning piece which brings Heritage Red together with shoulder rank slides. The embroidered pieces gives a rich look to this other plain garment from Indian Colors by SHA . We are in love with the extended cuffs, parading around in gold, while the feminine flare keeps fashion in motion. This military gown inspired piece is a definite must have for some trendy Diwali fun!
Hand Painted and Artisan: If you are looking to do the Heritage Red look in a more effortless and everyday manner, then you can easily bring in some artisan pieces. Desi Almaree has come to our rescue with these pieces bound to wow. The Kalamkari blouse with the rich Heritage Red handloom saree says, I am too busy having fun! And the hand painted saree with its myriad saturated hues and modern motif says, I make my own rules! Pair with jhumkas and a pretty bindi! And if you only want a small dose of Heritage Red, then the gamcha style piece will make for a subdued and rather elegant statement. Best worn to a Diwali luncheon where you can wow everyone right out of their Siesta mood!
Embellished Heritage Red Look: Heritage Red is best paired with gold! Choose a plain red to let the color fall over you in lava inspired layers, while you get your fashion game on with some classic gold hand embroidery – a la Indian Colors by SHA! Choose well tailored pieces or have them customised to ensure that your embroidery stands out. You can also choose to have a few spots of embroidery like at the shoulders or the neckline, for a subtle effect for your Heritage Red look! Layer the look with modern cutouts.
Look for Heritage Red pieces which can also be used as accessories. You will however, need to remember that less is more as the Heritage Red hue is an overpowering color. It is important to complement and yet tone down for an effect that is wholesome, elegant and no too in your face. And while on the subject of Heritage Red, do not ignore those maroon hues in velvety fabrics! So are you ready to unleash your inner goddess this festive season? For more design inspiration on channeling the Heritage Red look, find out what your favorite designers are saying!


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We invite you to join the Summerhall Singers community choir. Suitable for all the family, musical tastes, and abilities. The weekly sessions are a light-hearted mid-week treat. New members are always welcome. There are no auditions and we are open to all. Each session is £3 per person which allows flexibility in attendance.
The Summerhall Singers was founded in September 2013 by our Musical Director Tom Paton. For more information, please email email@example.com


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The Texas legislature only convenes in odd-number years, but lawmakers are still finding other ways to debate the anti-trans legislation that failed to pass last year known as SB6.
A new report out of the Texas House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness skewers the so-called "bathroom bill" even as conservatives seem poised to resurrect it in 2019. Texas' business community, the report states, "was seriously threatened during the 85th Legislature when legislation known as the 'bathroom bill' became a major priority for first the lieutenant governor and then the governor." According to the report, SB6 was an "unnecessary" social priority based on flawed arguments:
Although this legislation was touted by its proponents as necessary for protecting the "privacy and safety" of women and children, law enforcement testified that there were already laws on the books to protect women and children from any crime that could possibly occur in any restroom. Moreover, the legislation only applied to government buildings. If the proposed law was so necessary to "protect women and children," why would it not also apply to all public restrooms? If passed, would that have meant that women and children were not safe using non-government restrooms and why would that be acceptable?
Even though the bill failed to pass, the fact it was pushed — including in a special session after the regular session had adjourned — might be enough to scare off companies such as Amazon from relocating to Texas. The report calls on state leaders to publicly state that it will not be considered again, given that Austin and Dallas are among the finalists for Amazon's HQ2.
The report also notes that consideration of SB6 prompted at least three groups to cancel their conventions in Texas, resulting in a loss of $66 million in economic activity.
Outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus (R), who helped keep the bill from passing, picked the economic committee members after the special session ended, appointing state Rep. Byron Cook (R) to chair it. Both are retiring at the end of their terms this year.
Cook offered up his own bombshell about the anti-trans bill in coordination with the report's release: despite his public support for SB6, Cook revealed, Gov. Greg Abbott's top aides were insisting behind the scenes that the bill should fail during the regular session. Cook called it a "loud and clear message." (Abbott seemingly flipped at some point, adding the bill as a priority for the special session.)
"I can tell you that in the regular session, they said they did not want this bill on the governor's desk," Cook told the American-Statesman. "Why that would've been added to the special session, I can't speak to that."
Abbott's office has not responded to inquiries about Cook's comments.
Despite the bill's failure, Republican leadership in the state seems poised to bring it back in 2019. Voters in the Republican primary earlier this month responded positively to a ballot proposition that echoed the language in SB6, asking whether Texas "should protect the privacy and safety of women and children in spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in all Texas schools and government buildings." More than 90 percent of voters responded "Yes."
The issue is a polarizing one: on their primary ballot, Texas Democrats asked voters whether all residents should be "free from discrimination and harassment anywhere…no matter how they identify." Ninety-seven percent of voters agreed.


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100 Happy Days: Day 85 – Adventure
Sometimes I sink so deeply into my everyday routines,
I unconsciously move from one task to the next.
I efficiently get things done,
but I don't notice the beauty that surrounds me.
Life becomes stagnant.
But today I recommit myself to awakening.
I recommit to adventure.
I will shake up my routine.
I will experience something new
or revisit something I have not done recently.
And I will try a new twist on usual parts of my routine.
Fresh and varied experiences stimulate
me out of complacency.
My brain needs to concentrate to keep track of what's next.
I am inspired to consider new possibilities,
to explore new understanding,
to discover new favorite things.
Today I am on an adventure.
Today I am awake.
Today my life is whole and complete.
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- Coming Soon – Volbella XC FDA approved for lip lines
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Dr. Sasaki understands that aging involves not only sagging of tissues but also deflation of soft tissues. Although he performs a number of surgical corrections for these problems, he is well aware that acceptable results for the patient may be realized through nonsurgical techniques. Injectable fillers, administered by either Dr. Sasaki, or his nurses, can often satisfy the patient's concerns for deepening facial folds, wrinkles, and facial hollowing. Dr. Sasaki uses only FDA-approved fillers for immediate volumetric corrections for the nasolabial lines. These fillers are temporary, reversible and will be absorbed to leave you with the option of continuing with the filler or changing to another treatment.
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Voluma™XC is the only FDA-approved filler for the midface to correct age-related volume loss. Natural looking results last up to two years with optimal treatment. With its proprietary mixture of low-and high-molecular weight HA, results is an efficiently and tightly cross-linked gel. This tightly cross-linked gel formulation contributes to the gel's lift capacity and duration.
Restylane® and Juvederm®
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Radiesse®, another FDA-approved filler for the nasolabial lines, is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite molecules which are normally present in your body. In this case, the filler is encapsulated inside a microsphere shell. This filler should be positioned at a deeper level than the hyaluronic acid filler to obtain a smooth and long-lasting contour. This unique filler is additionally useful to provide volume and rejuvenatethe deflated midface and the emptied top of hands.
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Wells, Edward
EngineerEnshrined 1991 1910-1986
Ed Wells was a gentle man, fiercely committed to peace. Just as a skilled surgeon who uses a knife to excise a cancerous growth is hardly a butcher, so Wells viewed the weapons of air war as a means of excising the cancerous Axis threat to the freedoms in the world. He grieved over the waste of lives and materials. He eagerly looked forward to the day his engineers and the Boeing Company could devote time and talents to designing and building commercial aircraft that might bring the world together in closer understanding.
- Joined Boeing's engineering staff in 1931 and became chief project engineer in charge of military projects in 1938. Was named chief engineer in 1942 and vice president of engineering in 1948.
- In 1958 and 1959, Wells was vice president and general manager of Boeing's System Management Office, coordinating Boeing's winning the first phase development contract for the X-20 Dyna-Soar and the assembly and test of the Air Force Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile.
- During Wells' Boeing career, he had a direct hand in the design development of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress, C-97 Street Freighter, 377 Stratocruiser, B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, the model 207 and other jet transport aircraft.
Edward Wells completed over 40 years of dedicated service to the Boeing Company when he retired as a senior vice president on January 1st, 1972. In addition, he served on the company's board of directors for over 20 years.
Born in Boise, Idaho in 1910, Wells graduated from Grant High School in Portland, Oregon. He attended Willamette University for two years before entering Stanford University. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford in 1931 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering.
Wells joined Boeing's engineering staff that same year. He served as Chief of the Preliminary Design Unit in 1936 and Chief Project Engineer in Charge of Military Projects in 1938. In 1939, Wells became Assistant Chief Engineer and would be named Boeing's Chief Engineer in 1943. He received the Lawrence Sperry Award from the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences, in 1942, for his design contributions on four-engine aircraft.
The Seattle Junior Chamber of Commerce named Wells its "Young Man of the Year" in 1943 and he received the Fawcett Aviation Award in 1944 for scientific contribution to aviation. He received an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from the University of Portland in 1946 and an honorary Doctorate of Science degree from Willamette University in 1953. Boeing promoted Wells to the position of Vice President and Chief Engineer in May 1948 and just two months later named him Vice President of Engineering.
From April 1958 to August 1959, Wells served as Vice President and General Manager of Boeing's Systems Management Office. Under his direction, the Systems Management Office coordinated the company-wide effort which resulted in Boeing winning the first-phase development contract for the X-20 Dyna-Soar and the assembly and test of the Air Force Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile. He became Vice President and General Manager of the company's Military Aircraft Systems Division when it came into existence in 1961.
In 1963, the Military Aircraft Systems Division merged with the Transport Division to form the Airplane Division. Wells was named group vice president of airplanes in January 1965. A year later he served as Vice President of Product Development. Wells took a partial leave of absence during the 1969-70 academic year to serve as a visiting professor to the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. Before retiring in 1972, Wells would hold the positions of senior vice president of airplanes and senior vice president-technical.
During his distinguished career with Boeing, Wells had a direct hand in the design development of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress, C-97 Stratofreighter, 377 Stratocruiser, B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, the Model 707 and other jet trans-port aircraft. Following his retirement, Wells served Boeing Chairman T.A. Wilson, a 1983 National Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinee, as a special consultant. His professional affiliations included membership in the National Academy of Engineering, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the American Astronautical Society. Wells was an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and was president of its predecessor organization, the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences.
With the 1986 death of Edward Wells, aviation lost a great pioneer who helped to develop many groundbreaking aircraft.


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The Iron Man Mark VII 1/4-Scale Bust by Hot ToysDecember 1, 2013
Were excited to have added Hot Toys' 'Iron Man Mark VII' bust to our growing stash of limited edition Marvel collectibles. As usual, the immeasurably talented team of artists at Hot Toys have created another amazingly authentic replica that impresses before its even out of the box.
The Iron Man Mark VII bust is masterfully sculpted in 1:4 scale and stands roughly nine inches from the base of the display stand to the top of the helmet. Although its smaller and lighter than expected, the fine detail in the contours coupled with the brilliant metallic finish should make it no less impressive to discerning fans. In addition, battery-powered LEDs tucked within its innards illuminate to give the eyes and arc reactor in the chest the familiar glow of their on-screen counterparts; making the Mark VII bust even more display worthy.
With an assortment of Iron Man busts recently released or available for pre-order, it may be the time to unleash the house party protocol on your collection. See more below.


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After media reported on the story of Yuanyuan, the baby girl in Shenzhen who was suffering from an unknown and rare disease, donations totaling over 200,000 RMB poured in from people across the nation who were touched by her story. Unfortunately, the child passed away from complications, China Youth Daily reported yesterday.
According to the report, Yuanyuan's mother decided to give the donated money to other children suffering rare diseases. The family also donated parts of Yuanyuan's organs to medical scientific research institutions, where experts will conduct testing on her genes to find out the cause of the rare disease.
A receiver becomes a giver. Let's hope in the near future, children suffering from the same type of rare disease as Yuanyuan can lead a happy life.
By Lucy Liu