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ESPN, the leader in sports news, has just released their 2018 Body Issue, and if parents everywhere aren't outraged — they SHOULD be.
For starters, not one shred of clothing is used to cover any of the 16 athletes featured in the special issue, and there is no warning message or age limit on who can access it.
From featuring the likes of former football star Jerry Rice merely covering his genitalia with his leg as he goes for a pass, to WNBA player Breanna Stewart blocking her breast with her hand as she dribbles a ball, the Body Issue sends a LOUD message that normalizes soft core porn.
Saquon Barkley can be found with a football covering his package and Tori Bowie with a baton covering her chest, but what you WON'T find in this issue is one single thread — unless you count the laces on the skates of an otherwise nude Adam Rippon or the basketball net held by an equally naked Karl-Anthony Towns.
What does ESPN have to say about all of this?:
"Ten years. Hundreds of thousands of images — and we're just getting started. This year, 16 athletes joined the revered ranks of Body Issue stars, and there are, as always, too many awe-inspiring moments to count."
REALLY? Now soft core porn is classified as "awe-inspiring." I'm scared to see what 2019 holds.
In that vein, ESPN may be on track to become the next Playboy, under the guise of empowering athletes exploiting their bodies for a good shot.
If any of your children or teens follow ESPN to get the latest news on their favorite athletes, please be warned that the Body Issue is NOT safe for their eyes. Without a warning label, these images are just one click away.
Spread the word with the parents you know today by sharing this message.


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The Mother Side of God
Jeff asked me to write up what I shared last week. During the week I was reminded by the article below (from facebook) about God also being a Mother to us. He made both man and woman in His image.… Continue Reading
Jeff asked me to write up what I shared last week. During the week I was reminded by the article below (from facebook) about God also being a Mother to us. He made both man and woman in His image.… Continue Reading
The workbook asked me to read Matt 20:1-15 and then to define grace. I didn't want to give a canned answer, so I prayed, read the passage a few times and then started a story. Stories help me think. I… Continue Reading
Deb is making cold cut sandwiches this week. You know, the point of sending out info for potlucks is so folks can coordinate their efforts and round out or enhance the meal for everyone. It's interesting how God weaves together… Continue Reading
"Each of us is as full of the Spirit as we really want to be" -Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership (p. 82). Do we, indeed, have not because we ask not? In describing how the Lord will grant to us the… Continue Reading
I am more concerned these days about sanctification than anything else. Well, that and evangelism. Actually, can we escape their interconnectedness? Matthew 28:18-20 seems to entwine them. 1. Explain the gospel to strangers 2. Demonstrate to followers how to OBEY… Continue Reading
Joseph Justus was a nobody. A man passed over for greatness (as we measure it). Yet, he walked with Jesus from the time of His baptism. He saw our Lord speak, do miracles, give mercy, teach the public and teach… Continue Reading
"Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him." Mark 11:2 With a defiant dignity, you… Continue Reading
My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; -Song 2:10-11 There are seasons. We languish in the winter when… Continue Reading
With great care and anticipation, we placed two cookies on a small, flowered plate. We set these alongside a glass of milk on the table near the tree. You know, just in case Santa needed a snack as he worked… Continue Reading
We are divided because of a philosophy which confuses division with fidelity to God… I think we may concede that all of our divisions have resulted from a proper desire. -Some thoughts on unity from W C Ketcherside Polished Lawyers or… Continue Reading


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If you are interested in the exciting world of race cars, perhaps you may be asking the question: " What kinds of jobs are there with Nascar "? There are many types of positions that are available that might be of potential interest to you. The world of Nascar does seem so glamorous and in many ways it is. On the other hand, it is important to also consider that when you find a position that you like within Nascar you will need to be prepared to be on the road regularly if you are an immediate part of the team and away from your home most of the time if you work directly with the race car drivers themselves. The first and most obvious answer to the question "what kinds of jobs are there with Nascar" would be a race car driver. Becoming a race car driver, however, is a dream only obtainable by a few.
Before you can become a Nascar race car driver, you have to not only be an expert driver, you will have to develop a reputation that will attract millionsaires because you have to raise millions of dollars from sponsors to cover the costs of driving the car alone . You will also have to be resolved to the fact that you are undertaking one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Win or lose, you will be in the spotlight even when you may not want to be and, if you are number one, everyone will be driving to make you number two!
You may want to check out the web site of an aspiring truck racing driver by visiting his site below. He has been driving a dirt track racing car for many years but has always wanted to become a driver. Now he is finding out just how difficult that can be when trying to find sponsors and competing with many others before him.
When asking the question, "what kinds of jobs are there with Nascar", perhaps a better option would be to pursue a less risky team job. As a member of the team that serves the NASCAR driver, this type of position would allow you to work along side of the race car drivers or, at least nearby. You would still be able to experience many of the thrills by watching the drivers and by making their success possible, but at much less risk to yourself. You will still have to travel and be away from home many weeks out of the year but you will not need to worry about risking your life.
One very important job is that of a Nascar race car mechanic. Becoming a race car mechanic takes special skills and the ability to work well under extreme pressure. When you watch the races you will see teams of mechanics waiting in the pits for their driver to stop at regular intervals. Each mechanic is assigned a specific job whether it be to change the oil, check the engine, check the brakes, etc. Sometimes though, a driver will experience difficulties during the race and will have to make an unexpected pit stop. If that's the case, not only does the mechanic have to know how to fix a potential problem, but she or he must be able to respond quickly without making a fatal error. This is one team job that is a very high press job that takes a lot of skill and excellent response time.
Click here to visit the dirt track auto racing blog.
What other types of jobs are there within Nascar? Another behind the scenes Nascar team job would be the customer service types of jobs. During the racing events there are thousands of people lining the stands to watch their favorite race car drivers. These events are held outside in bright sunshine and the cheering fans need food and drink to keep them happy while watching the races. Hundreds of people are needed to help serve the people and to work in the concession stands. Many of these jobs are minimum wage jobs but it is a great way to experience the other benefits of being near your favorite race car drivers as well. You may even have the advantage of grabbing an autograph here or there. You can generally apply for these types of jobs at your local race track.
There are many other types of positions that would have been considered to be a team job. A brief overall or mention of some of the jobs would be: the Pitt Boss or Crew Chief who is typically a highly skilled mechanic; the gas man who is responsible for putting gas in the car; front and rear tire variables (yes, you would specialize); and the people who jack up the car for the tire variables.
You can find out about all of the types of jobs available by visiting the following site below which will provide you with all of the ins and outs of Nascar and other types of race car racing secrets. This site will not only answer your question "what kinds of jobs are there within Nascar" it will provide salary information as well. For more information on Team Jobs and their careers, look for Racing Secrets on the page and you can click here to find that information.


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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Merry Christmas
And so that's a wrap for the year, and this is my chosen festive Christmas image, albeit a little creepy! Thank you to all of our readers for checking in with us through the year: in our blog's first year we have picked up quite a number of followers. Boheem is back on January 10th, so we'll ensure to have lots of new, interesting and inspiring things to share then. Hope you have a lovely holiday and some special time with loved ones.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Gingerbread House extravaganza!
The Boheem Team enjoyed a fun Christmas activity on Thursday last week. Using supplied gingerbread house kits, we each made our own little candy home. The studio looked like Santa's workshop – we were floor to ceiling lollies, icing, and all things colourful and sweet!
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Lowercase
Friends of Boheem recently launched a lovely online store called The Lowercase. Featuring beautifully designed children's bed linen, contemporary artwork, tableware and many more little treats. Their whimsical site is definitely worth a look and for all those in need of some last minute Christmas shopping they have a 25% off sale this week. Hooray!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Hennie Haworth
Just delightful. Hennie Haworth has nailed the ability to allow her imagination to run wild and free. Check out more of this very talented illustrator's work at www.henniehaworth.co.uk
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Labels: CLEVER PEOPLE
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The Sketchbook Project
This year, Boheem is participating in the Arthouse Co-op's Sketchbook Project. It's a basically a massive, global collaborative artistic event whereby artists and designers from all over take a Moleskin Journal, fill it with stuff and then release it to tour around the US and then end up in the Brooklyn Art Library. Our journal's theme is "Secret Codes", and so far the team have come up with some really lovely, playful (as well as clever and conceptual) compositions. The books will be available to view online after the tour finishes.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Kenzo Christmas
I don't know who Kenzo are, but I sure like this Christmas promotion created for them a couple of years back by the Cosfibel Group.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
UnitingWorld Everything in Common Catalogue 2010
We recently completed the UnitingWorld Everything in Common Catalogue and all of its associated material. The campaign features a range of overseas aid projects you can choose from, the idea being that you can sponsor a project as a 'gift' to a loved one. This year we went with a newsprint as a recurring background pattern as a reference to the way newspaper is used as warmth for some and as a source of information and awareness for others. If you're stuck for Christmas gift ideas this month, head to the Everything in Common website and buy a gift with a difference... to make a difference. You'll be sent a card with a description of your nominated project.
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After growing up in Delaware and attending college at the University of Delaware I had decided that it was time to move away and I'm so glad that I did. Now, when I come back to Delaware I am more aware of all the beauty that exists, that at one time I had taken for granted. We have such amazing beaches that glow of pinks, reds, oranges, vivid lime greens, light blues and dark blues, it is constantly changing with the light of the day and the colors are too numerous to list. The rocks of the jetty create beautiful patterns, interesting shapes and the textures on top of the rock are so diverse no two are the same. After feeling this new spark of inspiration for the landscape that I grew up with I decided that this would be my project for the summer of 2011.
6/24: underpainting
6/29: the first glaze, getting started with yellow
6/30: time to add a little purple
7/26: glazing, glazing and more glazing
8/2 finally a little scumbling
8/4: sadly a little drizzle and lots of wind makes painting inside the only option and the pictures are not as vibrant as with the natural light. Sun will be here soon for more pics, but until then.
I'll be showing these paintings in their finished state at the Rehoboth Art League Fine Art Outdoor Show. Come check them out and let me know what you think.
1/11: It's been a long hiatus, but now I'm ready to work on these paintings again and I'm excited about it!
I just started a few more paintings for the Delaware series.
Still glazing and scumbling...


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Chad Conner
TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer #16510 | TDI Deco Procedures Instructor #16510 | DAN Instructor | USCG Captain Master 50 GT
From the moment I took those first breaths from a scuba regulator, I knew this was going to become a lifelong addiction. In the past decade I have now logged more than 1,800 dives spread across the globe in places such as Phoenix's own Lake Pleasant, The Great Lakes, Tobermory Canada, San Diego's own Wreck Alley, California's Channel Islands, the Florida Keys, Truk Lagoon, San Carlos, Roatan, Cozumel, the cenotes of Playa del Carmen, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Fiji & numerous islands around the Bahamas.
In November of 2009, I became a Divemaster and spent the next year and a half working with as many instructors as possible while learning how to teach classes, manage students, and help students improve their diving skills. In September of 2011, I became an SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor and have since helped hundreds of students become certified to dive or expand their current knowledge and skill sets.
Besides teaching courses ranging from open water scuba, technical diving & Instructor level courses, I enjoy wreck diving, underwater photography & videography and both open and closed circuit technical diving. As a certified advanced trimix technical diver, I have explored many of the deep wrecks that the world has to offer.
When I'm not teaching class, I am spending quality time with my family, playing ice hockey or simply planning my next dive trip.
Diving for me isn't just a recreational activity … it's a lifelong addiction.
C'mon! Let's go divin'!
Ray Anthony
SDI Course Director | Open Water Instructor #20510 | DAN Instructor
RAI have always been fascinated with diving and the underwater world but never thought I would get the opportunity to see it firsthand. My wife and I were in a store before Christmas in 2007 and there was some scuba gear on display. I commented that I had always wanted to dive. She surprised me with an Open Water course for Christmas that year. I have been addicted ever since. In 2010, I decided to start working toward my Divemaster certification. I got my Divemaster certification in 2011 and spent about a year and a half learning to work with students, supervise dive activities and teach classes. I became an Instructor in 2012. I love sharing my passion for diving.
When I'm not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, riding my bicycle and working on expanding my diving knowledge and skills.
I was taught you can teach people to dive or create divers. When we create divers we have introduced people to the activity we love and the diving community and lifestyle
Giovanni Barr
SDI Open Water Instructor #16239 | TDI Instructor #16239 | ERDI Instructor #16239
I was certified in 1996 and immediately realized I loved the water! I then discovered wreck diving and my need to explore. The following years were a blur, 2000 I became a technical diver, 2001 I became an NAUI Open Water Instructor, 2002 I took technical wreck diving, 2003 I took trimix and got full cave certified….I haven't stopped!
I started working in local SCUBA shops on my days off from my regular job just so I could learn more. I was quickly put to work as an Instructor and Divemaster on several boat charters. Fast forward a few years and a new job, next thing I know I am a Public Safety Diver and Instructor for the Sheriff's Department. Suddenly I'm diving blackwater, conducting heavy lift operations, taking classes on Underwater POST Blast investigations, commercial hardhat diving and intensive dive rescue classes. Needless to say, I've got to do some fun stuff!
Diving has taken me on some amazing adventures, diving in mountain caves in Utah, caves in Missouri and Florida, submerged mines in Arizona, submerged missile silos in Texas, competitive league sanctioned diver propulsion scooter races (Yes I have trophies)….and wreck diving!!! When I'm not diving or working, I'm dreaming of my next adventure where I am not working but probably still diving.
Always the adventure!
Scott Betzer
SDI Assistant Instructor #24535 | DAN Instructor
As a kid I was always fascinated with the ocean and its occupants. I had been interested scuba diving forever, so when my wife and I started talking about it we decided it was something we needed to do together. So in November of 2010 we got our open water certification. Every year since we have dove a different place in the Caribbean.
I got my advanced open water in September of 2011 and haven't stopped learning and taking classes since. One of my favorite classes was Rescue diver in Mar of 2012. By December of 2012 I became a Divemaster. I really loved helping teach working with as many great instructors as I could learning teaching techniques while assisting with students. One of the best things I see is the look in a student's eyes the first time they realize they are breathing underwater. In November of 2013 I became an Assistant Instructor.
In addition to diving with my wife and daughter, I love working with students. When I'm not diving we do a lot of outdoors things such as camping and UTV riding.
Dustin J. Rayhorn
SDI Divemaster #20538 | DAN Instructor
My first scuba adventure began with a Christmas in 2005 when my brother got me Open Water certified so we could dive together. I was amazed at how diving truly made me relax and just enjoy being in such an incredible environment. I became hooked on diving and worked to take as many classes as I could. I quickly worked to achieve Advance Open Water, Rescue Diver, multiple specialities, and the Master Scuba diver rating.
In 2014, I became a Divemaster and have enjoyed continuing to build my knowledge of diving and the underwater world. I have completely fallen in love with helping people achieve their scuba diving goals. It never ceases to amaze me seeing a new diver or a diver who just completed a new skill smile in success. I love being a part of that!
Scuba diving has taken me to some amazing places and introduced me to some amazing people. Exploring a wreck in Honduras or skirting through lava tubes in Kauai are just a few of the great scenes I have been able to enjoy. The sport truly allows me to refocus and relax, while getting exercise and seeing a part of the world most humans will never see.
That Christmas in 2005 was one of the best I ever had. It truly was the gift that keeps on giving.
You can do this! Let's get in the water and dive!


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Sammy Hagar's second annual "High Tide Beach Party & Car Show" will feature a pretty impressive lineup of rock legends. In addition to the Hagar's band the Circle, Hagar posted on his website (RedRocker.com) the two-day bash set for September 28th and 29th in Huntington Beach California, will feature Richie Sambora, the Beach Boys, Vince Neil, Blue Oyster Cult, Extreme, Night Ranger, Patty Smyth from Scandal, Tony Lewis from The Outfield, and Steel Panther, among others.
The press release for Sammy Hagar's "High Tide Beach Party & Car Show" reads in part: "The second annual Sammy Hagar's High Tide Beach Party & Car Show promises to double up on last year's sold out party. Music, cars and entertainment alongside a selection of delectable food and drink experiences which have been specially-curated for fans to experience the ultimate all-weekend beach party. In addition, fans can take Hula, Tahitian, and country line dancing lessons at The Red Rocker Bar, compete in the corn hole toss and limbo dance tournaments, relax and soak in the rays at Bikini Beach and more."
Sammy Hagar's laid-back party ethos first took hold back in the '90s when he — and initially his Van Halen bandmates — opened the first Cabo Wabo bar and club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. After establishing a house brand of tequila that caught fire upon being imported in 1999, Hagar sold an 80 percent stake in the company for a reported $80 million. Hagar told us he's extremely proud of the success his brand has had in a relatively short time: "That tequila thing was such a. . . It wasn't a gamble. I don't even have the right words. It was such a, a little, small-time little thing that I did, like a little hobby for fun that exploded and I just had to grab on to it and I've just been on this ride. Y'know, it's like jumping on the back of a rocket ship, y'know, and holding on for dear life."
For ticket and accommodation info, log on to: Hightidebeachparty.com.


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Understanding Colour
Colour theory has many definitions, applications and concepts but there are three basic areas that are logical and useful - the colour wheel, colour harmony and how these are used. Whether you are styling for a portrait photography or an interior design scheme,...read more
Understanding Your Camera – Aperture
Welcome back. So now we all know what the 3 main elements to achieving the perfect photograph are, we will look at each element in depth. This blog will focus (pardon the pun!) on aperture. Aperture is the most talked about setting as this can an extra dimension to...read more
Leading the Way in Extra Care Housing
It was great to get the chance to photograph this exciting, innovative and inclusive development. The £82m leading edge development has created 316 extra care apartments across three sites in Hull on behalf of the Department of Health. The project will help meet the...read more
Understanding Your Camera – The Exposure Triangle
As we all know digital cameras have radically changed photography, allowing a more flexible approach, not only can view them immediately, delete the ones you don't want and try again! There's no cost or waiting for films to be developed. Most electronic devices...read more
An Evening of Memories with Merrill Osmond
The evening started with individual fan photographs where fans get the opportunity to meet Merrill and it soon becomes apparent that 'Osmond-mania' is still present today (only minus the hysteria bit!). The fans, and there are lots, all seem to have a special bond...read more
Silverstone Classic
This weekend saw the exciting Silverstone Classic taking place, the World's Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival! This is the lead up to the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association pre 1966 race sponsored by Maserati. (Formula 1 cars ageing from 1938 to 1965). Where...read more


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New Twists on Wire Transfer FraudWith Rayleen Pirnie
- 1 Video
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- 2.0 hrs
Course description
ICB Credit: 2.5 CRCM
Liability for fraudulent wire transfers really hit the forefront during the early days of Account Takeover. Since then, a number of cases has presented some interesting twists on liability for losses associated with fraud.
While contracts are an important component of your wire transfer risk management program, they are not the sole consideration. Even with a strong contract, your bank can suffer losses if wires are not handled correctly. In this course we will examine some of the most common and costly frauds using wire transfers, focusing on recognizing red flags. We'll also explore security solutions that can help banks identify fraudulent transactions, smart security strategies, risky actions, and why insurance agencies often deny wire transfer fraud claims.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the red flags of common forms of wire transfer fraud
- Review sound risk management practices to help minimize exposure
- Document laws and guidance for wire transfer security
- Explore commercially reasonable security
- Record insurance tips
Course Curriculum
Unlimited, personal access to our webinar library for as little as $167 a month.
Rayleen is the founder and owner of RP Payments Risk Consulting Services, LLC. based in Missouri. She is a nationally recognized payments risk and fraud expert. Her programs educate financial institutions and businesses on topics ranging from payments fraud to information security. She is the author of several payments risk and fraud blogs geared toward helping organizations recognize threats and protect themselves from loss.
Always interested in Risk Management, Rayleen has supported many notable organizations over the years. She is a member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, supporting their training programs since 1998. She sat on NACHA's Risk Management Advisory group for two terms, and assisted with FSISAC's first CAPP exercise.
For 16 years Rayleen has spoken at national and regional conferences. Recent events include NACHAs Payments Conference, the American Bankers Association Risk Management Forum, the Security Matters annual conference at Murray State University, the Risk Management Association, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Risk Management Conference.


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Bahrain 2012: Police Aviation emerges from the shadows
Aviation in independent Bahrain began with a small helicopter unit that formed part of Bahrain Public Security (the former Bahrain State Police), from which today's Police Aviation is directly descended.
But little has been written about the force, and even its name is frequently mis-reported.
The Flying Wing of the Bahrain Public Security Force (controlled by the Bahrain Ministry of the Interior) has operated a variety of helicopter types over the years, including Hughes H269Cs, Hughes H500Ds, Sikorsky S-76s, a McCulloch J2 Autogyro, and even a Bell 427.
But since 2004, when the Flying Wing was renamed as Police Aviation, the unit has been exclusively equipped with the Bell 412, and today has eight aircraft on charge one classic 412, one Bell 412SP and six Bell 412EPs.
Colonel Waleed R Alsenan, commander of Police Aviation, said: The Bell 412 suits our weather, can cope with our environment (which is hot and humid) and is capable of performing all of our main roles.
These roles include search and rescue (SAR), photography (assisting other departments and ministries, as well as the police and Ministry of the Interior), traffic work, and the transport of casualties to hospital. The unit is also training for the fire-fighting role, using under-slung Bambi buckets, and has an aspiration to embrace a fuller helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) role.
Search and rescue is the major role and Police Aviations commander is particularly proud of a recent rescue in which a Bell 412 plucked 17 people from a life raft after their Dhow sank in poor weather. No-one else wanted to go, Colonel Alsenan said. There was poor visibility and it was very windy 30kts or so.
The unit maintains one aircraft on 24-hour SAR standby, but is usually able to scramble at least two aircraft.
About Bahrain Public Security Force Air Wing
The Bahrain State Police was first established in 1962, to address internal security. In June 1965 it acquired its first helicopter, a Westland Scout for patrol and ferry duties. At independence from Britain in 1971, it was renamed Bahrain Public Security Force and became an element of the Bahrain Defense Force. Aviation support operations are conducted by the Flying Wing. It also co-operates with the Royal Bahrain Air Force and Royal Bahrain Navy.
Based at Manama Fort, near the capital.
Source: 21 January 2012 - International Defence News (arabianaerospace.aero)
Photo: The Flying Wing of the Bahrain Public Security Force Bell 412EP (BPS 8) (Photo by dtvmovements.co.uk)


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The ESD SMD rework Station 4-cable Heating Core Hot Wind Soldering Station adopts sensor closed loop circuit to control temperature. It will power off automatically if the wind temperature automatic is low under safe state. Also, it will cool automatically after power off to save power. With heater detection circuit, it will be in standby state automatically if the open circuit is damaged by heater, and then it can start after you replace heater. This soldering station features a wide scope of stable voltage, precise temperature control, user-friendly operation and long service time! Metal material forges its solid structure for durable use. You can trustingly take it back home for it offers not only excellent performance but competitive price!
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U.S. Navy Adm. John Richardson will make his first trip to China as chief of naval operations next week to ease tensions over South China Sea territorial disputes and also get a look at China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, the Navy said Thursday.
Richardson, a career submariner, during the July 17-20 trip will also head to China's submarine academy in Qingdao, homeport of China's North Sea Fleet, and meet for the first time with Adm. Wu Shengli, commander of naval forces in the People's Liberation Army.
"I have been looking forward to this trip and to meeting Admiral Wu for some time," Richardson said. "These are important times for our two navies and for maritime forces throughout the region. As we seek to learn from each other, there is no substitute for these types of face-to-face meetings."
The agenda for Richardson's meetings will include discussions on the South China Sea, the ongoing Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises off Hawaii and the southern California coast, and future opportunities for the two navies to operate together, the Navy said.
The Liaoning, a Soviet-era Russian ship that China bought from Ukraine in 1998, was rebuilt in Chinese shipyards and commissioned in 2012. China has plans for three more short takeoff but arrested recovery (STOBAR) carriers in the effort to become a "blue water navy" with global reach.
Richardson's China visit will come a week after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague issued a stark ruling against China's wide-ranging territorial claims in the South China Sea and its construction of artificial islands.
However, the court has no method of enforcing its ruling and China on Thursday undertook a series of actions to show its defiance of the ruling in the case brought by the Philippines.
Two Chinese aircraft landed on disputed reefs in the South China Sea and Beijing's coast guard reportedly blocked a Filipino boat from a contested shoal. China's state media also said that the country had completed construction of four lighthouses on disputed reefs and was beginning to build a fifth.
Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Taiwan also have claims in the South China Sea which conflict with China's so-called "nine-dash line" on maps encompassing nearly all of the South China Sea.
In addition, China challenged the legitimacy of the court and its ruling. A commentary in the official news agency Xinhua said that the tribunal "in the South China Sea arbitration is nothing but a puppet tribunal established at the unilateral request of the former Philippine government, and its so-called 'award' by no means represents international law."
The U.S. has called for calm and renewed diplomacy while suggesting that the various claimants in the South China Sea consider negotiations on joint development of the region's fish and mineral resources.
"We are trying to encourage them to use this decision (by the tribunal) as the basis for discussion and potentially basis for agreement on exploring things like joint development," a senior State Department official said on background Tuesday.
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Fig. 5. Schematic drawing of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in a normal adult male and in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Biochemical Studies. Despite variation in the clinical phenotype of CIHH men, their biochemical findings are similar. By definition, all patients have T levels in the hypogonadal range. Gonadotropins are low/normal in all subjects, which, in the setting of low T levels, indicate hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (see Figs. 5 and 6). Interestingly, mean LH and FSH levels are significantly higher in those patients with some degree of spontaneous puberty as compared with those men with no prior puberty (31). This may explain partly the spontaneous testicular growth seen in those patients with partial puberty.
The Sertoli cell products inhibin-B and Mullerian inhibitory substance (MIS) can be measured in the serum and provide additional gonadal markers of the onset and extent of GnRH deficiency. In the normal ontogeny of inhibin-B secretion, levels rise during the neonatal activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (55) and then decline but remain readily measurable throughout childhood, despite low FSH levels. During the early stages of puberty, inhibin-B levels increase, plateau at stage II of puberty, and remain constant, unless spermatogenesis is disrupted (56). In contrast to normal men, men with CIHH with absent pubertal development display low/unde-tectable inhibin-B levels (11), which are well below those of normal children (55). Therefore, prior gonadotropin exposure is required for normal inhibin-B production during childhood. Thus, inhibin-B levels represent a marker of reproductive axis activity during the fetal/neonatal period in patients with no sexual maturation. In men with IHH with partial puberty, baseline inhibin-B levels reach the normal range, despite low gonadotropins, presumably reflecting adequate Sertoli cell proliferation during the neonatal window and early puberty. MIS, the first detectable secretory product of fetal Sertoli cells (57), is another biochemical marker of pubertal onset (58,59). Indeed, MIS levels are high throughout fetal and postnatal life and decline thereafter with the onset of spermatogenesis and the activation of LH-Leydig cell function (59). Accordingly,
Fig. 6. Spectrum of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) induced luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion abnormalities in men with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) based on our retrospective study on 78 men with CIHH (np). 75% of men with CIHH exhibit no detectable LH pulses. Seventeen percent had a normal LH frequency but a low LH amplitude. Three percent had a low LH amplitude and low frequency; 2% had a normal LH amplitude but low frequency. Finally, 2% had normal LH amplitude and frequency, deemed pathologic in the setting of hypogonadal testosterone levels.
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Fig. 6. Spectrum of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) induced luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion abnormalities in men with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) based on our retrospective study on 78 men with CIHH (np). 75% of men with CIHH exhibit no detectable LH pulses. Seventeen percent had a normal LH frequency but a low LH amplitude. Three percent had a low LH amplitude and low frequency; 2% had a normal LH amplitude but low frequency. Finally, 2% had normal LH amplitude and frequency, deemed pathologic in the setting of hypogonadal testosterone levels.
MIS levels are high among men with CIHH with no pubertal development and are lower in those men with partial GnRH deficiency (31).
Patterns of GnRH Secretion in Subjects With GnRH Deficiency. Because of low circulating levels and a short half-life (2-4 min), GnRH levels in the peripheral circulation do not accurately reflect its secretion (60,61). Consequently, the study of GnRH secretion is limited to inferential approaches. Traditionally, LH is the most commonly used surrogate marker of the GnRH pulse generator (62,63).
A spectrum of abnormalities in the neuroendocrine pattern of GnRH secretion is observed among men with CIHH. In our retrospective study of 78 men with CIHH, using every-10 min sampling for LH, 75% of patients failed to exhibit any detectable LH pulses, implying a lack of GnRH pulse generator activity (see Figs. 2 and 6) (64,31). The remainder (25%) demonstrated abnormal but detectable LH pulses. Among the latter group, the majority of patients displayed a normal LH pulse frequency with a low LH pulse amplitude (see Fig. 6). Although a higher prevalence of apulsatile LH secretion (80%) is found among those who lack sexual development, detectable LH pulses were identified in up to 20% of subjects in this group (31). Perhaps the initiation of puberty requires higher levels of GnRH stimulation than are required to maintain the neuroendocrine axis after puberty (65). Also, 50% of patients with CIHH with some pubertal development did not exhibit any LH pulses (31). This finding suggests that transient pubertal activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis occurred, followed by a failure of the GnRH secretory program in these patients. Alternatively, we may have failed to detect a suppressed pulsatile pattern of GnRH, because the LH assay was not sufficiently sensitive. From these data, we conclude that neither mean gonadotropin levels nor the current LH secretion patterns are reliable surrogate markers for complete versus partial CHH.
Pattern of Inheritance. Considerable genetic heterogeneity underlies CIHH, which may be sporadic or familial (41). Approximately 75% of cases are sporadic (31,66). This may reflect a high rate of spontaneous mutations, or, alternatively, the syndrome may not be uniformly genetic. As more subjects are successfully treated to enhance fertility, the incidence of familial cases may increase. In the familial cases, CIHH can be inherited as an X-linked, autosomal-dominant, or autosomal-recessive trait (41). Interestingly, in our cohort, the familial cases display a more severe phenotype, with 95% of the subjects presenting with absent pubertal development and a higher prevalence of cryptorchidism (71%) and microphallus (55%) (31). To date, the genetic basis of both Kallmann syndrome and nIHH has been established in fewer than 20% of cases (67-69). Interestingly, some subjects with Kallmann syndrome have family members with hypogonadism but normal olfaction, suggesting that the stratification between Kallmann syndrome and nIHH might be oversimplified (54,70,71).
X-Linked Genes. Kallmann Syndrome Gene (KAL). In 1944, Kallmann described the clinical association of familial hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and ansomia (29) that has been classified as Kallmann syndrome. Both X-linked Kallmann syndrome (X-KS) and autosomal Kallmann syndrome pedigrees are well described (72). Although the majority of familial cases of Kallmann syndrome are inherited autosomally (73), much attention has focused on the X-linked form of Kallmann syndrome. Using contiguous gene strategy, X-KS and ichthyosis were found in patients with large Xp22.3 deletions (69,74). In 1992, the first genetic defect in the KAL gene in Xp 22.3 was determined to underlie X-KS (67). Since that report, several different KAL point mutations have been described (73,75,76). Most KAL gene mutations are clustered in the four fibronectin type III repeat domains (77-78). They cause alteration of splicing, frameshift, or stop codons and result in the synthesis of a truncated anosmin protein (79). Missense mutations have rarely been described (66,79). The X-linked form of Kallmann syndrome results from a disruption of the migration of GnRH neurons from the olfactory placode to their final destination in the hypothalamus. A study of a Kallmann syndrome fetus with a deletion from Xp22.31 to Xpter, i.e., including the entire KAL gene, confirmed the causative role of the KAL gene in the pathogenesis of X-KS. Histologic studies of the brain of a subsequent fetus revealed that the migration of GnRH and olfactory neurons was arrested at the cribriform plate (80). This GnRH neuronal migration defect results in the failure to form normal axonal communication with the median eminence and to activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in patients with X-KS, consistent with their severe phenotype. In our cohort, X-linked men with Kallmann syndrome display a complete absence of pubertal development, an apulsatile pattern of LH secretion, a high frequency of cryptorchidism and microphallus, low inhibin-B levels, and histologically immature testes (31). There is some variability in the phenotypic expression of mutations, both within and between families (75,81). Finally, no correlation has been demonstrated between phenotype and location of the mutation described (79).
DAX-1 Gene. The DAX-1 gene (Xp21) encodes a nuclear hormone receptor with a novel DNA-binding domain (82). Mutations of the DAX-1 gene cause X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC). Although most male subjects with a DAX-1 gene mutation display complete adrenal insufficiency in childhood and subsequent hypogo-nadotropism as teenagers (83), clinical heterogeneity has also been reported, including men with IHH with normal adrenal function (84). The response of patients with AHC to pulsatile GnRH therapy is variable, suggesting a hypothalamic and/or combined pituitary defect (85). Finally, the failure of hCG to induce normal spermatogenesis implies an additional testicular defect (85,86), a finding confirmed in the knockout mouse and our studies (87).
Autosomal Genes. Based on the pattern of inheritance, autosomal genes account for the majority of familial cases of CHH. Of 36 familial cases with CIHH studied at Massachusetts General Hospital, only 21% could be attributed to X-linkage (41). Moreover, when surrogate markers of IHH (isolated congenital anosmia and delayed puberty) were included in the analysis, the X-linked families comprised only 11%, autosomal recessive 25%, and autosomal dominant 64%. These data suggest that in familial cases, the X-linked form of GnRH deficiency is the least common. The genes responsible for most of these autosomal cases remain to be defined.
GnRH Gene. The GnRH gene itself, located at 8p21-8p11.2, is the most obvious autosomal candidate gene in CHH. Indeed, the hypogonadal (hpg) mouse, in which the GnRH gene has been deleted, presents with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (88). Surprisingly, however, no deletions, rearrangements, or point mutations in the GnRH gene have been described in humans to date (89-91).
GnRH-Receptor Gene. A functional GnRH-R is crucial for both pubertal development and reproductive function. Indeed, hypothalamic GnRH secreted into the hypophysial portal blood interacts with high-affinity GnRH-R expressed in the cell membranes of gonadotrophs. Defects in the GnRH-R have recently emerged as the first autosomal cause of IHH (68,85,92,93). GnRH-R is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), with seven transmembrane segments, that activates phospholipase C, leading to the intracellular increase in inositol phosphate (94,95). Although patients with a GnRH-R mutation were expected to present with complete hypogonadotropic hypogo-nadism and unresponsiveness to GnRH stimulation, milder variants have been described. De Roux et al. described the first family with a partially inactivating mutation in the GnRH-R (68). The affected male had limited testicular growth (8-mL testes), detectable gonadotropins, and a normal response to a single pharmacologic dose of GnRH. Genetic analysis revealed a compound heterozygous mutation (Gln106Arg and Arg 262Gln substitutions). The parents were phenotypically normal, and each was heterozygous for one mutation. In CHO cells expressing Gln106Arg substitution localized in the first extracellular loop of the receptor, the level of GnRH binding and stimulation of IP3 activity was markedly reduced. In contrast, in cells expressing the Arg262Gln substitution localized in the third intracellular loop of the receptor, hormone binding was normal, but IP3 activation was impaired. Thereafter, several additional GnRH-R mutations (either homozygous or compound heterozygous) were found, which significantly impaired GnRH binding and/or signaling to varying degrees (85,96,97). Interestingly, a spectrum of pubertal development has been observed in males with IHH with mutations in the GnRH-R, depending on the genotype, ranging from the fertile eunuch syndrome (53) to partial IHH (68,92,98) to the most severe form of GnRH deficiency characterized by cryptorchidism, microphallus, undetectable gonadotropins, and absent pubertal development (85,96,97).
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Gideon Sundback Gets Google Doodle Treatment for Zipper Work
Google's homepage doodle today pays homage to Gideon Sundback, who is most well-known for his work on the zipper.
As a result, Google.com is currently zipped up the middle to celebrate Sundback's 132nd birthday - clicking on it unzips the page and to reveal search results for Sundback (click below for larger image).
"Zip, zip, hooray for Gideon Sundback!" Google tweeted today.
As noted by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Swedish-born Sundback didn't actually invent the zipper, but improved upon the work of Whitcomb Judson to produce the now commonly used accessory. Whitcomb obtained a patent for a "Clasp Locker" in 1851, and Sundback expanded on that invention while working for Judson at the Universal Fastener Company in Ontario.
"Sundback increased the number of fastening elements from four to ten per inch, creating small teeth," according to his biography. "He faced two rows of teeth opposite each other and added a slider to pull them together."
The improved zippers were added to equipment and clothing for the troops during World War I and were incorporated into everyday clothing and gear by the late 1920s. The term "zipper," however, was not actually used until 1923, when coined by industrialist B. F. Goodrich, the Hall of Fame said.
For more on Google's doodles, meanwhile, see the slideshow below. Recently, the company honored origami legend Akira Yoshizawa and German Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. One of the company's more popular doodles last year was a playable image in honor of musician Les Paul, which eventually got its own standalone site. The company has also honored Gumby creator Art Clokey, Muppets creator Jim Henson, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, and Intel co-founder Robert Noyce.
In 2011, it was revealed that Google obtained a patent for its popular homepage doodles, covering "systems and methods for enticing users to access a Web site." Not everyone is charmed. PCMag's Jamie Lendino recently implored: Enough With the Google Doodles.
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ROXBURY, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University senior Jayci Andrews (Plymouth, Mass.) broke her own school record in the 60-meter hurdles and earned All-New England honors in the event on Saturday at the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association (NEICAAA) Indoor Track & Field Championships held at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Andrews posted a semifinal time of 8.90 seconds in the hurdles and then broke her own school record with a finals time of 8.80 seconds to place sixth in the event. The top eight placewinners in each individual event garner All-New England accolades.
Andrews, who was the lone Division III student-athlete competing in the 60-meter hurdles, eclipsed her previous record of 8.82 seconds set on Friday in the preliminaries. She is currently tied for second in all of Division III in the hurdles.
BSU senior Kira Gilbreath (West Haven, Utah) was slated to compete in the shot put but was scratched due to injury.
Next weekend, the BSU women's indoor track & field team will compete at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University.


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This week we celebrate the humble hamburger. Except these magnificent burgers have nothing to be humble about. A double stack from Bocado, a classic burger at Salt Factory, something new and sustainable at Moxie Burger, and patties between two of Atlanta's best-loved hot, fresh, doughnuts at Parma Tavern.
Hungry yet? Catch the show at 10:30am Saturday on PeachtreeTV, or noon Saturday on CBS Atlanta.


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New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
My Bourbon Home
The Mangin Bros. Ironworks (Chas. A. & Jean Abel) was on the first floor & their residence above (1887-1920). Descended from French blacksmith/locksmith families traceable to the Middle Ages. The famous Mangin anvil & key sign sat atop a pole at this site for decades. Three Mangin generations, 1833-1939, produced much of the ornamental ironwork now adorning the balconies, gates, and fences of the French Quarter and surrounds. M. Mangin would sit evenings on his balcony reading the French papers. By carriage, tuxedoed men and gowned women would pass en route to the French Opera House five doors uptown; but overnight on Dec. 4, 1919, that creole social center of New
The Honorable Corinne "Lindy" Morrison Claiborne Boggs lived here from 1973 until after Hurricane Katrina. In 1972, her husband, U.S. Rep. & Majority Leader Hale Boggs Sr., disappeared in flight over Alaska without a trace. He had been elected 14 times to Congress, a Warren Commission member & negotiator for a New Orleans NFL franchise – the Saints. Lindy filled her husband's Congressional seat and served 9 terms, beloved for her tenacious & gracious national, state, and local public service. A trailblazer, she co-managed the inaugural balls of JFK and LBJ, chaired the 1976 DNC and presided over two commemorative Congressional Commissions. She was U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See (1997-2001). This first lady of Louisiana politics & her husband were elected or appointed to national public office through an astounding 11 U.S. presidencies, a landmark accomplishment. Dr. Thomas Albert, descendant of J.A. Mangin, and his wife, Laura Deichmann Albert, have restored Lindy's beloved Bourbon Home as she beautifully left it.
*Lyle Saxon, The Time-Picayune
New Orleans French Quarter Historical
Erected by New Orleans French Quarter Historical District.
Location. 29° 57.5′ N, 90° 3.969′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is on Bourbon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 Bourbon Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plique – La Branche House (within shouting distance of this marker); The French Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pat O'Brien's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Campanel Cottage (about 400 feet away); Gardette - Le Pretre House (about 400 feet away); Nicholas Bertoli Building (about 500 feet away); Merieult House (about 500 feet away); Former site of Holy Family Sisters' Convent (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Also see . . .
1. Hale Boggs - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Lindy Boggs - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. Hale Boggs,Corinne "Lindy" Boggs
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Today I'm in Jacksonville Florida teaching teenage boys about the Christian Worldview. I'm hanging with the guys at Men at the Cross, an organization trying to reach deep in the hearts of men around the country.
Please pray for the hearts and minds of the teenagers today.
I'm looking forward to watching God move in a major way!


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North Dallas ENT is the home to the Baylor Scott & White The Voice Center, a multidisciplinary clinic for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of voice disorders.
We believe that one's voice is the fundamental and essential form of communication. Our voice allows us to communicate not just with words, but through the emotion and intensity of the sound behind those words. Many people use their voice professionally, such as teachers, preachers, lawyers, and performers. All of us, however, depends on our voice daily for work and social interactions. No matter your vocation or your training, we treat every voice with unique attention and care.
"Hoarseness" is often excused as being associated with another illness, such as allergies.
Many people ignore vocal symptoms because they think, "that's just how my voice sounds". Hoarseness, or voice changes, should not be overlooked as they may be a sign of a more serious problem or be something that could be treated to improve your daily communication and quality of life.
The North Texas Voice Center offers specialized high-resolution imaging of the larynx (or voice box) and laryngeal videostroboscopy to analyze the biomechanics of the vocal fold (or vocal cord) vibration. Our team consists of Dr. Lindsey Arviso and Kim Coker CCC-SLP. Dr. Arviso works closely with Kim Coker who is a specialized Voice Speech Language Pathologist for comprehensive care of patients with surgical or rehabilitative voice needs.


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Bourbon Biscuit Bakes
The latest of the gorgeous, indulgent recipes by Britt over at She Who Bakes!
We are really pleased to have Britt as our latest Guest Blogger here at Cake It To The Max, with the other fantastic names such as Charlotte from Let's Eat Cake, Victoria from Victorious Cupcakes and Shereen from Shereen's Bakes and Cakes. So without further ado.. I won't keep you waiting, here's the latest recipe update by She Who Bakes!
- 250g milk chocolate
- 125g unsalted butter
- 250g caster sugar
- 300g plain flour
- 4 eggs
- Pack of Bourbon biscuits
Preperation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 mins on 170°C.
Britt has marked this as a 2 out of 5 complexity so one for the kids to join in with on a rainy weekend!
Step by Step
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 170°C. Melt together the chocolate and butter in the microwave or over a pan of boiling water.
Step 2: Melt until your chocolate is nice and smooth.
Step 3: Then add in the caster sugar and mix well.
Step 4: Once mixed, add in your eggs and beat thoroughly until completely blended.
Step 5: Once you have beaten the eggs in, sift in your flour and mix well.
Step 6: Put three quarters of your Bourbon biscuit pack into a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin. We still want big chunks of biscuit so don't go too mad!
Step 7: Fold your broken biscuits into your mixture.
Step 8: Spoon your mixture into a lined baking tin. I've used a 10 x 8. Then crush the last ¼ of your Bourbon biscuits on top, pushing pieces down into the mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.
Step 9: Once baked, leave to cool on a rack and cut into slices as desired! Or just get a fork and eat the whole thing (Yep, that's what I would do! I mean just look at it!!)
So there you have it, another awesome recipe from She Who Bakes and remember to see more of these delicious recipes pop on to the 'She Who Bakes Website' they are all totally free! We will continue to bring you fab new recipes from our favourite bakers as well as tutorials and the latest products that will inspire the socks off you!
Happy Baking Lovelies!
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AFH application workshop August 29
Discover the health effects of dairy and dairy ingredients
Join the workshop and improve your chance of getting your research project funded
In June, Arla Food for Health (AFH) publishes its call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) here.
This year AFH herewith invites for a workshop to support idea generation and research networking. We will detail the call topics and highlight how scientific excellence has been evaluated in previous year's Expressions of Interest. As collaboration between Aarhus University and University of Copenhagen is key for AFH projects this workshop is also an opportunity to find suitable project partners.
- 10.00-10.05 Welcome, dean Niels Christian Nielsen
- 10.05-10.10 Introduction to Arla Foods, Henrik Jørgen Andersen
- 10.10-10.25 Strategy for Arla Foods Ingredients, Henrik Jørgen Andersen
- 10.25-10.40 Strategy for Arla Foods Amba, Anne Louise Mørkbak
- 10.40-10.55 Presentation of Arla Food for Health, Anne Louise Mørkbak
- 10.55-11.20 Presentation of Arla Food for Health 2018 call and key learnings from previous year's applications, Peter Wejse
- 11.30-12.30 Lunch and initial networking
- 12.30-12:40 Introduction to workshop, Peter Wejse
- 12:40-14.00 Separate workshops based on 3-4 call topics
- 14.00-14.10 Wrap up and goodbye, Anne Louise Mørkbak
Niels Christian Nielsen, dean of Science and Technology, Aarhus University
Anne-Louise Mørkbak, Director of Arla Food for Health/Director for Global Nutrition Dept, Arla Foods Amba
Peter Wejse, Senior Research Scientist, Arla Foods amba
Henrik Jørgen Andersen, Senior Executive R&D Advisor, Research and Development, Arla Foods Ingredients
Date: 29th of August 2018 at 10.00-14.10
Venue: Arla Foods amba, Sønderhøj 14, 8260 Viby J, 0.0 Personalerum and 0.A1 Auditorie
Sign up: Participation is free of charge but sign-up no later than 15th of August needed.
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Processing on a global level is a familiar concept to many. I have done it in the past, but it is easy to forget things we learn if we are out of practice. One important thing one of my mentors, Roger Boswarva, taught me was to become as expanded as possible before beginning processing. This is especially when processing from a distance.
Recently, I was working on lessening and removing a state of amnesia which had been imposed on a group of embodied beings who share a common thread and a common purpose in this lifetime. This state of not remembering has been in effect for over 20 years.
I was having some success with using 2 way spiritual communication, sending love, light and energy, Compression Point Processing and Alan Walter's mass handling while mocking up and viewing the dispersed group and their charge from a distance.
I mentioned my delimma to Roger Boswarva, who suggested running the following Knowledgism processes: Force Handling, Basic Moods Handling, Agreement and False Realities Telepathically Projected Imagery Handling and Force Handling. Results seemed to be much better.
I would like to take the time to provide a link to Roger's Knowledgism Practice Group. It is great forum and he and other folks are more than happy to help with whatever your attention is on.
Back to the subject now. As in the past, viewing what appears to be outside of you and handling the charge as external to yourself does work, but there is a more effective approach:
- Bring your attention to where you are. I am not talking about the body. Just focus on your spiritual location for a few minutes.
- Then bring your attention to your size as a spiritual being. Ask yourself how big are you. Keep your focus on the perceived size of you the spiritual being,
- Alternate back and forth until you feel the hugeness of your beingness. This is good practice to start your day with or to do before processing of any kind.
This is a Knowledgism process called Presence One from the Destructive Dance of the Dots. It can be found on Roger's forum mentioned above.
So back to my experience, I did the above procedure running the same processes. This time, it was much more effective by viewing the globe and the individuals I was targeting as parts of my own being. The idea is to look at the areas of charge and dissolve the charge.
Of course once I did this it was difficult to distinguish between the charge of the targeted group of individuals from the charge of other individuals. The charge can be from embodied and disembodied beings. The disembodied beings may be underground in their graves, above ground in an area or attached to a person they have charge on or they may just be wandering around or floating in the atmosphere.
Please process the all of charge you find when doing this style of processing,
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Tuesday, 19 December 2017 01:00
The proposed LA tunnel system by Elon Musk's Boring Company has been revealed
Elon Musk, frustrated by LA's heavy traffic, has proposed to create tunnels for an underground transportation system. And his newly established Boring Company, is exploring ways to cut down tunneling costs, in order to make his plan feasible.
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Medium: Photography
"I have had an idyllic life, growing up in Zimbabwe. The daughter of an engineer and a fashion-designer mother, I was schooled in the then best colonial schools of the time, in the capital Harare, formerly Salisbury.
Our long days were filled with sunshine, sports, good education and of course art, and influenced by my mother's designing career and the gorgeous fashion magazines she brought home; I would spend hours pouring over the photographs and high fashion plates and stunning jewellery.
So it seemed only natural that I have been blessed with a curious mind and the gift of being able to create and travel and write and take photographs of my journeys, which have brought me to some incredible places; Portugal, Mozambique, South Sudan, Kenya, Myanmar, Indonesia , Borneo, to name just a few; and it has been small pieces of these places, a piece of wood, a shred of fabric, a shard of weathered Chinese blue porcelain picked up on a beach, glimpses caught in a photograph, and the privilege of growing up and living in Zimbabwe that has inspired many of my most interesting pieces and photographs."
My love of light and the camera happened whilst taking photos of my various completed jewellery pieces. My love of the bush and wild places in Zimbabwe had to be caught in the lens too, and so a collection of much loved photographs has led to exposing them on canvas, some of the photos being just to wonderful to lock away in the computer or in an album.
I love what I do, and mostly I love the pieces that I design, and the photographs that I take. My work in both respects is often very contemporary, sometimes clean and simple, often my photographs are distant, hazy and vague.
I usually have a small amount of items with me in the Algarve, the prints are never the same, and it is always a surprise if you contact me to see what I have in stock. Normally if I have new items, I will take photographs and post these onto my Facebook page, so if you are following me, you will see when I have new stock and what is available.
I have canvas prints available for sale here in the Algarve, please contact me for more information or to view my work.
Kelly also has a separate page showcasing her unique and bespoke jewellery – click the link here to visit her other page:
Contact Information
Email: email@example.com
Phone: (+351) 91 202 0265
Facebook Page for her jewellery: Off the Wall Silver by Kelly
You can view more of her work via her gallery here. Click on any of the images to start the slideshow.


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Google's Pixel line of phones need no introduction. As the spiritual successor to Google's Nexus line of yore, the Pixel represents everything Google wants Android to be, and that all starts with Search. Among the many changes from the original Pixel and Pixel XL, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL represent a return to hardware design of the Nexus line in many ways, all while still retaining that sleek Pixel look and feel. Google Assistant is at the heart of the experience, and what better way to prove that point than by introducing a new, more convenient way to launch Assistant whenever you need it. Much like the HTC U11 from just a few months ago, the left and right sides of the phone feature capacitive sensors that can sense pressure, and Google touts how machine learning keeps this pressure sensitive activation from happening accidentally. It's not quite as versatile as HTC's solution, but it might be a better way to call up Assistant than previous ways, or even Samsung's Bixby button for that matter.
Front facing speakers are back and better than ever, shipping on both the 5-inch Pixel 2 and the 6-inch Pixel 2 XL. Which is particularly surprising because the larger Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch P-OLED screen with a taller 18:9 aspect ratio, significantly smaller bezels and curved edges as well. It's an incredible design combination that looks as beautiful as it sounds, and feels even better too. Google's iconic metal and glass back design is back and better than ever too, featuring a new matte textured coating on the metal, and a beautiful new curve to the glass up top as well. It remains to be seen if the phone can withstand drops with all this glass, but the new coating on the metal allows Google to make the phone IP67 water and dust resistant; a first for any Google branded phone. The unfortunate casualty here is the 3.5mm audio jack, something Google taunted Apple with last year, but has seen fit to remove it on both sized models this year. Instead you'll be piping audio through the USB Type-C port on the bottom, and a 3.5mm adapter will be included in each Pixel 2 box for backward compatibility.
Google hasn't forgotten that it had the best camera on any smartphone last year, and it's back again with an even better one this year. Featuring a new camera sensor with dual pixel technology, which includes even better low light capabilities, as well as faster focus and 3D depth sensing technology. This has allowed Google to improve the depth of field effect it had on Nexus phones since the Nexus 5, re-branding it to fit alongside the marketing language of "portrait mode." This new portrait mode re-branding also comes with significant technology enhancements that promise to create better looking and more accurate depth of field than ever, and to meet or exceed the hardware solutions provided by so many OEMs with dual cameras on back. Google is also packing in a new OIS + EIS image stabilization functionality into the camera, as well as a live photo mode that takes 3 seconds of video with each picture. This all combined with Google's stunning HDR+ technology, and you have a camera that promises to smash everything else on the market. While we'll have to wait until the full review to make any final judgement calls, you can check out our hands-on time with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL below.


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Appian and InsureTech Connect:The Future of Insurance
Appian is excited to be a sponsor of InsureTech Connect 2017 – the world's largest insurtech event – giving attendees unparalleled access to the most comprehensive gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors and insurance industry leaders from around the globe. This year's conference will be October 3rd and 4th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and features more than 200 speakers and 50 sessions over two action-packed days.
The Opportunity to Disrupt the Insurance Ecosystem has Never Been Greater
As you outline your personal event itinerary, make plans to attend the following session on Wednesday, October 4th from 2-2:30 PM:
Culture of Innovation
Hear from a panel of insurance leaders, including Appian customer, Kathy Melgar, AVP, Product Delivery, Pacific Life, discuss how they have developed a culture of innovation in their companies – and how forward-thinking insurers are reconciling the differences between the traditional mindset and their future mindset.
The panel will be moderated by Guy Fraker, Chief Innovation Officer at Insurance Thought Leadership, and also includes participants from Argo Group, Crawford & Co. and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Setting the Stage for Digital Transformation
Please plan to visit us at Booth 302 to learn how to deliver your digital strategy with Appian's low-code platform.
- Learn why a low-code path to modernization can help insurers avoid an expensive, lengthy rip and replace effort
- Understand how a micro-app approach can rapidly become the basis for cost-effective competitive differentiation
- Focus on ways digital enablement can extend capabilities of existing systems and enable you to solve critical business problems faster
If you'd like to set up a meeting with an Appian executive, firstname.lastname@example.com.
And, let's be social! Follow me @eileengpotter and Appian @Appian! Use the hashtag #insuretechconnect2017
See you in Vegas!
Eileen Potter