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Evaluate enterprise mobile devices for your workforce
IT buyers must decide among tablets, smartphones or both to enhance worker productivity, as well as the usability, management and security level of the options available.
When evaluating enterprise mobile devices, IT decision-makers should determine which device types and OSes will best serve their users, taking into account their workflows and daily tasks. Decision-makers should also consider how they will manage and secure enterprise mobile devices so they do not put sensitive data at risk.
Tablets vs. smartphones
One of the first decisions is whether to choose smartphones, tablets or both. Although there are other types of devices on the market, ranging from multimedia players to personal digital assistants, smartphones and tablets have emerged as the primary mobile tools workers use to conduct business.
The main difference between the two is size, which is generally measured by display area (the diagonal length between the display's opposite corners). The larger the display area, the better it is for working with more complex apps. By contrast, a smaller device is more portable and easier to manage with one hand. A device's size can also impact such factors as battery life, processing power, memory and storage.
A smartphone's display area usually runs between 4 and 6.4 inches, with larger smartphones often referred to as phablets. In some cases, phablets offer additional features over the basic smartphone, such as a stylus.
A tablet has a display area between 8 and 13 inches and might support capabilities not available to a smartphone, such as the Split View feature that comes with Apple's iPad. Some tablets, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro, are sometimes referred to as 2-in-1 devices because they support keyboards and provide some of the same functionality as touch-enabled laptops.
When deciding on the types of enterprise mobile devices to implement, decision-makers should take into account:
- how users will be working with the devices;
- the types of apps they'll be running;
- the environments in which they'll be working; and
- OS platform.
The OS is a particularly important consideration. Currently, the majority of devices run Android, although iOS remains the favorite for most enterprises. Windows has a much smaller presence among consumers and businesses, and the BlackBerry OS has become virtually nonexistent outside of government agencies and certain regulated industries.
Development communities have widely adopted Android and iOS, resulting in many apps available for both platforms. Because Apple led the way into the enterprise, early business apps tended to favor iOS, although this appears to be balancing out.
Organizations that develop their own apps should also evaluate the time and effort it will take to build apps for a specific OS, taking into account such factors as the amount of necessary coding, available development tools, integration into existing DevOps systems and the time it takes to approve and publish apps.
Apps for iOS can take longer to release because Apple exercises much more control over the iOS ecosystem than Google does Android, which is a much more open platform. In fact, device manufacturers can customize Android in whatever way they want, resulting in far more device options than Apple offers.
Because of this flexibility, Android devices are often inconsistent among manufacturers. Customers are also at the mercy of manufacturers to release updates in a timely manner and address known issues. Apple controls all update releases across all of its devices, generally resulting in a more stable and reliable OS.
Although Windows mobile devices are not completely out of the picture, Microsoft has pulled back significantly on its Windows 10 Mobile efforts. However, Microsoft has hinted that the company might continue making enterprise-related enhancements. Either way, Windows phones continue to move toward the same fate as those running the BlackBerry OS. BlackBerry has mostly removed themselves from the competition, as evidenced by its new Android-based phone. Microsoft's Surface tablets are still serious contenders in the enterprise.
At this point, organizations shopping around for enterprise mobile devices will likely want to stick with iOS or Android, except perhaps for the Surface tablet.
Ease of use
No matter what tasks users perform on their mobile devices, they need to be able to run apps and access features easily and quickly, without the burden of poor usability.
In the early days of smartphones, Apple ranked high in usability, with its refined interface and simple access to features. Even now, many enterprises give the edge to Apple when it comes to design. But Android devices have been catching up, with many offering an exceptional user experience. For example, the Sony Xperia L1 smartphone comes with a smooth, rounded frame, so it fits comfortably in the user's hand. The Galaxy Note 8 smartphone provides the S Pen stylus for writing, drawing and working with apps. The Huawei Mate 9 smartphone includes a large 4000mAh battery and power-saving technology to support up to two days of usage.
Android users have an advantage in customizing their devices in a way that best fits their needs. They can also download apps from nonapproved stores, as well as sideload apps onto their devices. Such flexibility can make it easier for them to do their jobs and potentially enhance productivity, but it can also increase support overhead and security risks, especially when it comes to installing unsecure apps. Fortunately, Google and some of the Android manufacturers have been coming up with better security options for protecting devices and mitigating these risks.
With Apple devices, users are fairly locked into the iOS ecosystem. Plus, users can take advantage of multi-device capabilities, such as the Continuity features, which allow users to hand off data from one Apple device to another. Even the Continuity features can represent a security risk, however.
Regardless of product differences, enterprise mobile devices should be able to run the business apps necessary for users to get their jobs done, while allowing them to perform those jobs as efficiently as possible. Decision-makers need to understand how users work and which device features are necessary for them to be productive. Some jobs might require better quality cameras or sound capabilities. Other jobs might rely on devices that can hold up under harsh conditions or that have a long battery life. For other jobs, necessary functions might include extensive data entry or messaging capabilities.
IT must be able to centrally manage any mobile devices that employees use to conduct business. The devices should come with built-in management capabilities and, if applicable, be able to integrate into the organization's enterprise mobility management (EMM) platform.
Apple took an early lead in EMM by building management features directly into iOS, starting with Exchange ActiveSync policy integration. The company quickly followed with mobile device management APIs and an MDM protocol, making it possible for third-party vendors to incorporate iOS device management into their EMM platforms. Apple has been steadily improving the MDM features with every OS release.
Android products were much slower to incorporate EMM capabilities, but eventually, several manufacturers started to build enterprise-friendly features into their devices. Samsung, for example, came out with its Samsung Approved for Enterprise program, as well as Samsung Knox, which included APIs for both managing and securing the devices.
These efforts provided no cohesive tool to manage Android OSes across manufacturers, so Google released Android for Work, a set of management features built directly into the core OS, starting with Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Android for Work program has since morphed into a core component of the OS.
Organizations that implement Windows 10 Mobile devices can use Microsoft tools and technologies to manage them, including Group Policy, PowerShell, Windows Management Instrumentation and System Center Configuration Manager. Windows 10 also provides an MDM client built directly into the OS, making it possible to manage Windows 10 devices from any EMM platform.
Decision-makers should also consider how admins will deploy and manage line-of-business apps; how they'll implement security patches and updates; and what it will take to support enterprise mobile devices throughout their lifespans.
One of the most important parts of mobilizing a workforce is ensuring both device and data protection. Many enterprises consider iOS devices to be more secure because of how closely Apple controls its OS and app infrastructure, but both iOS and Android can be vulnerable to attack, as can Microsoft mobile devices.
One notable Android disadvantage is that hackers can more easily access the source code. Plus, there are many more Android devices in use, making Android a potentially more lucrative target for cybercriminals. As a result, a lot more malware has targeted Android devices than iOS or Windows devices.
Apple and Microsoft can also better control security patch rollout. That said, there is little information available about how vendors prioritize security issues, especially with Apple. Because the company is so secretive about its approach, it's difficult to know whether it addresses all security threats. Apple can at least push out updates to all its devices when necessary, as can Microsoft, although not quite as efficiently.
Keeping Android devices up to date is much more difficult because there are so many versions of the OS in use and so many vendors control those versions. Even though Google regularly releases security updates, there is no way for users to know when other Android vendors will apply those updates, if at all. Android also makes it easier for vendors to modify the OS code in ways that can introduce vulnerabilities.
Despite all this, Google has made significant strides when it comes to Android security, as have vendors such as Samsung and BlackBerry, resulting in Android devices that many consider to be as secure as iOS devices, if not more.
Editor's note
With extensive research into mobile devices, TechTarget editors focused this series of articles on vendors with considerable current market share that offer both smartphones and tablets available in the U.S. Our research included Gartner and TechTarget surveys.


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early 12thC; 1 drone ?; single chanter (missing)?; ,fox? rabbit?
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'I would be very doubtful, if it weren't for what really does look like a drone on the right shoulder; not sure about 'fox' though; ; the romanesque sculpture website suggests this is early 12th century, in which case we would have to be totally convinced this is a bagpipe, since no other exists as early as this, and if that is a drone then it predates any long drone I've seen;
(There is, however some slight suggestion that the carving may be later medieval)
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Among our most prolific writers, Paul Theroux has published more than 30 novels and 19 books of non-fiction, many of them travel books, which have brought readers from London to Tokyo, from Panama to China, from Croatia to Kenya, from Burma to India, and to many points in between.
However, his latest book, Deep South: Four Seasons on the Back Road (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; September 29, 2015), kept the author closer to home. Theroux spent four seasons on rural roads throughout the southern Unites States. He visited gun shows and small-town churches and spoke to laborers and people who still call the farm up the road "the plantation." He spoke to the working poor and farming families, social workers and reverends, people who left the area and returned, and people whose deeply set roots never let them stray far from the region.
His book paints a portrait of an area rich in culture, yet still wrestling with issues such as poverty and racial strife that have plagued the area for generations. "Anyone who strikes up a conversation there or wanders a little can sense the crack that runs through the South from one end to the other," Theroux writes, "a crack that began as a hairline fracture in the distant past and widened through its history into an abyss."
Recently, BookTrib had the chance to ask Theroux about his book, his travels through the Deep South, and the people he found there.
BookTrib: You wrote that the Deep South made you feel like "a fortunate traveler in an overlooked land." To what extent did you feel as if you were a "foreigner" in the Deep South? How did the feeling compare to actually being in a foreign country?
Paul Theroux: I was always aware that I was a stranger in the South—the emphatic expressions of hospitality were a reminder of that. I always felt that I was welcome and that is becoming rarer in the wider world—in Africa and elsewhere, where the lives of people have become harder. The hospitality of the South is a tradition that endures.
BT: The Deep South seems to have a bond with its own past that's unique among regions in the country. Why do you think this is so?
PT: The past in the Deep South is full of conflict, but because the roots of families are deep, and memories are strong, the sense of history is powerful—except among new immigrants. I think also that the South has suffered defeat—in war, in economic terms, at the hands of the Federal government—and these defeats are not forgotten.
BT: The region is deeply and seemingly permanently entrenched in its views on many issues (race, religion, guns, etc.) What do the cultural divisions between the North and the South mean to the future of the country? Do you think the North and the South can ever "align" culturally?
PT: The South actually has a definable culture—an ethos—that is as apparent to any traveler as the battlefield and the monuments and the flags. The North, for all its virtues, has nothing similar, no sense of the sort of nationhood that unites so much of the South. Where I come from—Boston—when people look to the past they might hearken back to the American Revolution, but seldom to the Civil War. It would be very pleasant if Northerners greeted each other in the manner of people in the South, the hello and "How you doing?" Say hello to a stranger in the North and he or she will think you're drunk.
BT: Toward the end of the book, you mention that the Southerners you met had "a keen awareness of themselves as stereotypes." To what extent did that present a challenge to you as you wrote the book? How difficult was it to write about people who seemed to embody living stereotypes?
PT: Some Southerners in the presence of a stranger might exaggerate the stereotype, as a sort of camouflage or protective coloration to erect a barrier or highlight a difference. But in general I felt I was dealing with individuals who were eager to help me understand and were exceedingly generous and patient in ways that made me grateful that I was among them. The travel for this book, and the writing of it, was a joy. I kept thinking: What took me so long? I should have come here years ago!


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(Soundbite of drumming)
BLOCK: In the cavernous main hall of New York's Grand Central Terminal, a woman is drumming. She's wearing jeans and a red tank top that exposes a tattoo on one shoulder. She dips her body close into the snare as her drumsticks dance in patterns. She's absorbing the sound.
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BLOCK: It's a scene from the new documentary about the Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie called "Touch the Sound." Evelyn Glennie has been deaf since she was 12.
(Soundbite of "Touch the Sound")
Ms. EVELYN GLENNIE: Hearing is a form of touch: sound that comes to you. You know, you can feel as though you can literally sort of almost reach out to that sound and feel that sound.
BLOCK: The film was made by Thomas Riedelsheimer. He's German, best-known in the US for his documentary about the artist Andy Goldsworthy called "Rivers and Tides." Riedelsheimer says just as Evelyn Glennie feels the sound, he wants his viewers to see the sound.
Mr. THOMAS RIEDELSHEIMER (Filmmaker): With this film I try to transfer acoustics or sound ideas into images. This was the biggest challenge of the whole film. Still, I try to find images that are metaphors for these sounds, and that was a great challenge and a great piece of work to do actually.
BLOCK: Metaphors for the sound.
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Metaphors, yes. I mean, there's this image of the airplane in the blue sky and leaves behind this trace of white, and that was scene through a pond, so it was reflecting. And in the beginning it was totally straight and then someone threw a stone in the pond and the surface gets these ripples and the whole line that was straight became a wave.
(Soundbite of "Touch the Sound")
BLOCK: Sound, of course, a wave as well.
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Mm-hmm. Of course, yes. And you can bring it down, I think, to everything. This idea that something is stable, still, static like a piece of metal or something like that--there's still atomic, nucleus things and there's a lot of air around and everything holds together through spinning, vibrating, energetic movements. And probably you can even hear them if you would be able to.
(Soundbite of "Touch the Sound")
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: It's totally different from anything that is still, stable and static, which probably is close to death, as Evelyn said in the movie.
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BLOCK: It's great fun to watch Evelyn Glennie in this film create sound worlds for herself. There's a scene where she goes back to the farm in Scotland where she grew up. She hasn't been there for a long time, and she finds a whole store of pipes and sheet metal and tubing, and all of a sudden there's a little orchestra that she's created for herself.
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Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Yes, absolutely. I mean, this comes together with the surrounding sounds and she turns it into musical stuff, and she's very--she's inventing music or percussive instrument out of everything. I mean, there's the sequence as well when she's playing with chopsticks in a Japanese bar that I like very much. It's very tiny things.
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BLOCK: How did this come about? What happened?
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: We've been in a restaurant and she's been asking the barkeeper if she could have chopsticks and was kneeling down on the floor and had some actually used plates and cans and turned-down glasses and things like that, and started a very nice, vivid rhythm with it, and immediately the noises died down and everyone was listening. It was just a very private and intimate situation; very beautiful.
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BLOCK: How important was it to you in making this movie not only to explore Evelyn Glennie and her music and the whole concept of sound but also to explore her deafness?
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: That's a good point because normally this is a big issue in all her life, and she's not very much pleased to lay too much stress on it, and it's always this, `Well, that's the deaf musician. How can that be?' so that's the first issue. On the other hand, of course, it was always important to talk about it because the film is about sound as a physical thing, something that really hits you, something that you can feel and she's perfect to illustrate that. So my idea always was not to start with that and not make it the main issue of the film. I think you go through the film for half an hour or something like that, 20 minutes, and then you learn about her deafness and it doesn't play that big role in the rest of the film, but still you know it. The worst thing that could happen to me was when the film would turn out to be a film about a disabled person who finally made it or something like that, so I never wanted to do that.
BLOCK: There's a moment, almost at the end of the movie, where Evelyn Glennie talks about the enormous landscape of the senses.
(Soundbite of "Touch the Sound")
Ms. GLENNIE: Touch is just something that a little bit like hearing. It's just so vast. You know, we need all our senses for the others to function. We just do.
BLOCK: I wonder, as you were making this film, if you began hearing in a different way, if you found that your senses were expanding.
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Yes, I would say so. I mean, it helps me being more aware of what's going on soundwise, and occasionally I really enjoy sitting in a metro station or somewhere else and start listening and listening, whatever, women passing by with high heels and, you know, this `clack, clack, clack, clack' thing going on. I guess it helps me being more aware and using more of my senses than I probably would if I had not been around with Evelyn for a whole year.
BLOCK: Making you hypersensitive in a way, maybe.
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Not hyper. I think maybe to a normal degree sensitive. I think it's more the other way that we are starting to lose this ability of being aware, and we probably lose the ability to hear in the right way because this is--there's too many things that are too loud, are going on that are too simple, and then there's maybe not enough thinking about the things that are around us, so this all adds up to an awareness or an openness of taking things in and really working with them.
BLOCK: Thomas Riedelsheimer, thanks very much.
Mr. RIEDELSHEIMER: Thank you.
BLOCK: Thomas Riedelsheimer's film is called "Touch the Sound."
(Soundbite of "Touch the Sound")
BLOCK: The music you're hearing was improvised and performed by Evelyn Glennie and Fred Frith. You can watch scenes from the film at our Web site, npr.org.
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6 Types of dresses that deserve a place in your closet this spring
Spring is here once again, birds chirping, bees buzzing, love is in the air, complete the list as you like. As the weather gets warmer, we usually sigh deeply with the satisfaction that we can throw the thick sweaters and heavy coats in the closet, and get into something more colourful, more revealing and light. What can be better than a new dress?! It's perhaps the most feminine item when it comes to clothes, and there are so many styles, patterns and colours to choose from, we sometimes need guidance. Here are some dresses you may want to add to your clothes collection this spring.
1. Flowing, flowery and bright dress
Flowing mid-length dresses with large and bright flower or fruit prints have been seen on more than one red carpet recently, which basically means that large bright prints of diverse vegetation are very much in. What's especially good is that this sort of dress can be equally fitting for a formal occasion and for an informal gathering. Few other dresses can "multitask" like this. Another reason to consider such a dress is that bright colours always lighten up the atmosphere, as well as your mood, and as we all know, spring is not just birds and bees, but it's also a period of psychological adjustment to the longer, sunnier days, and nature being reborn. In short: we sometimes suffer from mild depression in spring and bright colours can help shake it off quicker.
2. An elegant, shaping sheath dress
You want to feel like a princess? Get yourself a sheath dress. These figure-hugging creations of the fashion industry can give you a great confidence boost, and that's one purpose of clothes, right? To make you feel better about yourself. Because of their neat, unadorned design, sheath dresses look good on most bodies and can conceal some features we might perceive as flaws, such as a not really flat belly. Again because of this design, they lend themselves easily to accessorising. Also, multitaskers like the flowery sheath dresses are good for the office and for a cocktail party afterwards, so you can save some time, if such an occasion arises.
3. A neat, multifunctional shirt dress
Shirt dresses, as the name suggests, can be worn both on their own and with a pair of leggings or trousers – a good idea in springtime, when the weather may be warmer but it's still not summer. Of course, not all shirt dress styles can be worn without leggings, so if you want it to be multifunctional, get a shorter one perhaps. Shirt dresses vary greatly in length and shape, and they're perfect for a casual outing or a picnic. Some are semi-formal, say, in block stripes or black and white, and at midi length, which makes them perfect for an office that has a dress code. The shorter ones can be your spring mini that goes with anything, and there are also some maxi ones that you might consider, if maxi is your favourite length.
4. A glamorous, figure-hugging ball gown
You don't go to balls? So what? You never know what formal event you might get invited to this spring and designers generally advise that even if your lifestyle is as far from balls as can be, having a ball gown just in case is always a good idea. Straight and tight or with flowing skirts, with a deep decolletage or closed neck, a ball gown is a sure way to make you feel like royalty. Plus there's one more reason to have one: keeping your weight in check. You know, some people keep a special pair of jeans or something like that, which they use as gauge, in addition to the scales. You can use the ball gown for this purpose, while you wait for the big event, which will, undoubtedly, come.
5. Luscious, gorgeous lace dress
Lace dresses are perfect for the spring, when it's still not too hot. Some just feature a lace element, such as a stripe at the hem, others have a full lace cover. Whichever you opt for, or why not both, a lacy addition to your wardrobe is a good idea too. Lace speaks of class and style like almost nothing else. The intricate patterns will flatter your figure and turn even the simplest-design dress into a jewel. Lace dresses are a great choice for any party, from an informal garden party to a black tie event, so forget about the little black dress and get yourself a bright yellow lace one instead.
6. A dress truly fit for any occasion
Think of a dress that's figure-hugging at the top and full skirt at the bottom, in one colour and to the knees. This sort of design is practically good for any occasion, besides the most formal ones, but it should be made from a quality fabric. Or, your version of dress for any occasion could be a maxi dress with flowing skirt that you feel utterly comfortable in. Basically, follow your own tastes and make sure the dress fits well and makes you feel beautiful!
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Conventions like Comic-Con, Leaky-Con, Geeky-Con and the like have become very popular in the US, and draw crowds from around the globe each year. Similarly, industry trade shows are and have always been a part of doing business, with attendees gathering to obtain new clients and learn the latest developments in their profession. Part of the fun of attending these conventions is the exclusive giveaways and occasional star sightings; not to mention all those freebies.
So, what's the hottest trending freebie? Tote bags have become an increasingly popular item: they are funny, witty, attractive, and, best of all, inexpensive to produce in large quantities.
Although they are nothing new to the average consumer, in recent years, custom printed tote bags have become a favorite among the environmentally conscious. Their practicality, versatility, and affordability have made them a popular item with companies that want their giveaways to truly make an impact on their brand recognition. Imagine your logo on a tote bag that is comfortably carried from store to store on someone's shoulder; it's like a mini billboard with legs helping to build a strong reputation for your goods and services.
Now the question is, why tote bags:
- Functional and Eye-catching: They are practical for carrying handouts, goodies as well as brochures and flyers received at events. They certainly will attract the attention of attendees while building your brand recognition, and can be reused for many different purposes; an exceptional way to keep your brand visible. Take a look at this tote by Katherine Pepe:
- Economical Product: They are highly affordable, especially when ordered in large quantities. More importantly, they reduce the use of plastic bags. Here's one for inspiration by Marybeth Daigle:
- Memorable Item: While most tradeshow giveaways end up in some desk drawer, tote bags can be used by everyone in the family: for school items, grocery shopping, gym accessories, sleepovers at grandma's and more. Best of all, recipients will appreciate the useful gift and think of your brand whenever they head out the door on daily errands.
- Excellent Advertiser: Your logo and brand message will be read by hundreds of people, not only by the people who attended the event. Each time your tote is reused, your company, event or organization is being introduced to a new audience. Here's an example by McMillian Co:
Nowadays, finding ways to lessen our footprint on the environment is a priority for most. Tote bags are a powerful weapon for those committed to sustainable practices. According to Statistic Brain, the number of plastic bags used worldwide annually is 1 trillion; surprising data considering that plastic bags cause negative impacts on the environment.
Countries such as Australia, India and Bangladesh have banned plastic bags distribution, and other countries like Italy, Belgium and Ireland have begun to tax plastic bags. Therefore, the use of tote bags is just one small yet big way consumers can help to protect the Earth.
Although tote bags were designed as a solution to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic bags, they have become excellent marketing tools. These items provide the perfect space for personal expression; an impressive design and compelling message can help you spread the word about your business and boost brand awareness. Here are some of the reasons why businesses use tote bags as part of their marketing strategy:
- Highly Durable. The majority of cheap promotional products only work for a limited time, which becomes a barrier to brand awareness. The tote bag's ecological friendly material stands the test of time, so you can get long-term results.
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The first European importations of alpaca fiber were into Spain. Spain transferred that fiber to Germany and France. Apparently alpaca yarn was spun in England for the first time about the year 1808 but the fiber was condemned as an unworkable material. In 1830 Benjamin Outram, of Greetland, near Halifax, appears to have reattempted spinning it, and again it was condemned. These two attempts failed due to the style of fabric into which the yarn was woven a type of camlet. It was not until the introduction of cotton warps into Bradford trade about 1836 that the true qualities of alpaca could be developed into fabric. It is not known where the cotton warp and mohair or alpaca weft plain-cloth came from, but it was this simple and ingenious structure which enabled Titus Salt, then a young Bradford manufacturer, to use alpaca successfully. Bradford is still the great spinning and manufacturing center for alpaca. Large quantities of yarns and cloths are exported annually to the European continent and the US, although the quantities vary with the fashions in vogue. The typical "alpaca-fabric" is a very characteristic "dress-fabric." [3]
In recent years, interest in alpaca fiber clothing has surged, perhaps partly because alpaca ranching has a reasonably low impact on the environment. Outdoor sports enthusiasts recognize that its lighter weight and better warmth provides them more comfort in colder weather, so outfitters such as R.E.I. and others are beginning to stock more alpaca products. Occasionally, alpaca fiber is woven together with merino wool to attain even more softness and durability.
- Quiggle, Charlotte. "Alpaca: An Ancient Luxury." Interweave Knits Fall 2000: 74-76.
- Stoller, Debbie, Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet, New York: Workman, 2006, p. 18.
- "Alpaca."
The New Encyclop
dia Britannica. 11th ed. 1911.
- "Alpaca Registry" (HTML). Alpaca Registry (7-05-01).
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I love U2 and have been a devotee from early on. I adore the Stones and the Dead and Gordon Lightfoot and Cat Stevens and more recently Lana Del Rey, The National, VAST and Tool.
But here is the deal: No one can do it all except the Beatles: It is is a bar no one will ever touch.
They are nt my foorite band but no one can offer such coverage. They can rip your guts out from your entrails or swon you and then make fun,
And why? I think it was to bless you. That's the kicker.
I was listening to Beatles tunes on my iPod on the way over to the cafe..


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I know I've been away too long, Bisquichitos! Warmer weather was calling my name, so I trekked to Miami over the weekend to visit friends. Miami is like New York City on the beach. It's filled with lots of rude, super wealthy people, skyscrapers and absurd traffic. I'm not gonna give Miami much love here. Getting into clubs…mission impossible. Want a beer and a cocktail? Get ready to fork over $26 plus tip. Little did I know but the dress code is super tight, super skanky or super neon (or all of the above). Oops, my bad. I went for alluring yet classy.
The highlight of the trip was a day spent in Boca and South Beach with my art professor from high school. Tony has been a great friend and mentor since I was 14 years old. For lunch, he grilled filets of some Portuguese fish and served it with steamed potatoes, asparagus, bread and fine cheeses. A walk on the beach and through the Gumbo Limbo nature preserve helped us work off lunch. (The beach was covered in shore-stranded purple-tinged Portuguese man-o-wars…or do you say men of war? Hmm. Must ponder that.) For dinner, we ate at Old Lisbon (fabulous Paella). Then, a quick tour of Lincoln Avenue, a public gallery and finally finishing with the Van Dyke Club for amazing jazz music. Whirlwind? Yes. Fun. Absolutely! I'm so glad to be back in the ATL though. There's no place like home.


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Widely respected amongst his clients and peers, Adam McKay is a professional and enthusiastic member of the Di Jones Real Estate team. Having started his real estate career in 2012, his experience tells a remarkable story. Transacting over $200 million worth of property with an average sale price around $1.8 million. Adam has evolved into a result driven sales agent with tremendous market knowledge.
Adam adheres to the importance of great results and regular communication when liaising with his clients, and firmly adopts a straight forward, no nonsense approach to selling property. Success in the real estate industry is about repeat and referral clients. Adam has achieved exceptional results for his clients by consistently providing open and honest communication, along with superior negotiation skills.
A firm believer in moving with the times, Adam works closely with Di Jones Real Estate's digital strategists and website architects to guarantee his clients properties receive maximum exposure to the market. Constantly tracking how and where buyers view real estate ensures that no buyer is missed when marketing a property.
Adam's love and passion for real estate is what gravitated him towards a career with Di Jones Real Estate. Spending time with family and friends who live and work the area, Adam has a genuine understanding of the local community and is well equipped to help you with your next sale or purchase.


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Now that the summer is slowly coming to an end, and we find ourselves heading into the cooler season of fall, thoughts of berries, stone fruit, and watermelon are in the distant past. The produce aisles are beginning to fill up with rows of apples, so many different varieties. During this time of year, I love taking a trip to one of the many apple orchards that we have here in Washington and seeing what new varieties each orchard has to offer. The smell of apples baking in cinnamon and brown sugar is one that stirs up so many emotions and memories from my childhood. The first time I made an apple pie with my mother. The first time Brent and I perfected the cinnamon roll. I wish I could bottle up that aroma and wear it as a perfume. On days where I'm feeling a bit down, I'll fry up some apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and eat them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is the absolute comfort food.
Now that the summer holidays are tapering to an end, and life has gotten just a bit more hectic, I find that having casseroles on hand to heat up for left-overs can really come in handy when I'm in need of some good homemade food.
I got the idea to make this French toast casserole for a Sunday brunch with friends. I really wanted to make french toast, but it's a little tricky when you're at someone's house, and you don't really want to dirty their dishes or rummage around their cupboards. I thought that if I prepared the French toast as a casserole, baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, apples, and pecans beforehand, I could save some time the morning of.
The casserole turned out perfect. It was the first time I had made something like it, and I was so pleased with the results. I picked up a fresh loaf of brioche bread from the market, which smelled incredible. I think the key to a good French toast is having a really good loaf of brioche. If you don't have access, you could always use a loaf of white bread, but the results just won't be the same. The additional of the apples and pecans added a sweet flavor that really enhanced the dish, and topping it off with a cream cheese icing was definitely the right thing to do. It was such a hit at the brunch, everyone wanted the recipe. I can't wait to make it again.
Thanks to the folks over at Kraft for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Be sure to check out the Kraft Product Locator to find ingredients near you.
serves 9
prep time: 15 minutes
cooking time: 70 minutes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 loaf brioche of brioche bread, cubed
cream cheese icing:
8 oz Kraft cream cheese, softened
1 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup whole milk
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
In a large frying pan, heat the butter on medium until it starts to sizzle. Add the apples, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon and combine. Cook the apples until they are soft, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the stove and set to the side.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and combine until all of the bread is coated. Pour the bread into a 9 x 9-inch square baking dish. Add the apple mixture and combine.
Bake in the oven for 60 minutes. Once cooked, remove and cut into 9 squares.
While the casserole is cooking, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth with either a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add the vanilla, and then slowly drizzle in the milk. Mix until a thick pourable consistency similar to sour cream. Spoon the icing into the warm French toast casserole.
The casserole can be stored in the fridge for 2 - 3 days, and heated in the microwave or oven to warm. Store the cream cheese icing in a separate container.


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Mark William Stack(1945 - 2019)
Mark Stack, 74, a long-term resident of Cortez Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Springs, Missoula, Montana on May 10, 2019.
Mark W. Stack, son of William M. Stack and Dorothy A. Stack, was born in Bloomington, Illinois on February 6, 1945. He grew up in Aurora, Illinois and graduated from West Aurora High School in 1963. He received a Bachelor's degree in in Economics from the
University of Illinois
in 1967.
In 1967 Mark attended Navy OCS School, Newport, RI and was commissioned an Ensign. He was assigned to the USS Haverfield DER-393 as an engineering officer, home port Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The ship participated in Operation Market Time patrols to guard against the infiltration of North Vietnamese troops and supplies to South Vietnam by sea. In 1969 he was assigned as a Staff Officer to Commander Landing Ship Squadron Two (LST Division) based at Vung Tau, Vietnam. Mark was released from active duty July 1970.
After working several years as a Certified Public Accountant, he decided a career change was needed. He started studies in agriculture at Colorado State University. During summers, Mark worked as a hybrid seed corn field inspector in Illinois, a crop scout in Nebraska, at feed mills in Ault and Fruita Colorado and as a field inspector for the Colorado Seed Growers Association.
In 1984, he embarked on a new career after graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in agronomy. Mark worked at the Southwestern Colorado Research Center (Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station) located near Yellow Jacket, Colorado from 1985 until his retirement in 2008. His final position at the Research Center was as Research Associate and Manager. He authored many research papers on: alfalfa, chickpeas, sunflowers, garbanzo beans, and irrigation methods.
Mark owned and managed his 327-acre irrigated farm (alfalfa and small grains) at Pleasant View, Colorado. Rodney Daves, long-time friend, farmed the land. Mark enjoyed camping and hiking in National Forests in Colorado and travelling.
December 2017, Mark moved to The Springs, a senior living center in Missoula, MT.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Stack and sister Anne Alberts. He is survived by his sister Mary Stack, Normal IL and brothers Brian Stack (Carol), Salisbury MD and David Stack (Lillian) Missoula, MT.
Services will be on Tuesday May 21, at the Dieterle Memorial Home, Montgomery, IL followed by burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Visit
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Sunday Specials: Hostility Issues 4 by Paul Jackson
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Sunday Specials: Hostility Issues 4 by Paul JacksonMarch 27, 2016 No Comments » For Authors, OWS Features, Special Feature Stephanie Ayers
Paul Jackson was born in North Georgia way back in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Well, maybe a few years later, but not according to a lot of my cadets.
I am widowed, have an eight year old cat named Wookie, a girl kitten named Thursday, and a little boy kitten named Oliver. All three are rescue cats.
I am a Major in the Confederate States Army, and serve as the Chaplain for several units.
I've been doing living history since 1978, and enjoy it immensely! I also portray General Gabriel Rains, the inventor of land mines and torpedoes.
I love to read, write in several genres. My favorite genre is historical fiction, and I have one historical fiction novel published named A Servant's Story. It sequel, The War Years should come out this year.
I also have a Christian fiction novel named Do I Trust You published, and a YA Fantasy Fiction novel, There's No Such Truth as 'Just Because'
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Trigger warning: child abuse, sexual assault, anger issues
Today we continue the 5 part series written by Paul Jackson. One part goes live each Sunday for the next five weeks.
Hostility Issues
Dean unfolded the paper and began to read.
never, ever, ever
We never talked about it;
never, ever, ever.
One or two times a week
I heard the door open, and he came.
Always Marcie, never me.
Strange, how sometimes I
could sleep through a thunderstorm,
but the sound of the door opening in the night
always woke me up.
Marcie would sometimes softly moan,
(just an exhalation of pain, soft as thunder)
and daddy would go to her bed.
Most times he pulled back the covers
and just got in.
After he left, Marcie and I would usually cry,
but we never talked about it;
never, ever, ever.
He never said much. . .
Mostly, I think to preserve the illusion
that this was not really happening.
There were noises,
and once in a while daddy told Marcie
Turn over.
Once, after a time like that,
I found where Marcie had bitten a hole
all the way through the pillow case.
I think because it hurt.
But we never talked about it;
never, ever, ever,
so I am just going by the sounds she made
(and, of course, the hole in the pillow case).
One time a snake slithered right into our living room.
It's amazing, but everyone noticed
that really, really horrible thing
as soon as we saw it, and we
talked about it for years afterward.
The other thing went on for years,
and I think mom knew,
but we never talked about it;
never, ever, ever.
After the first few lines Dr. Spockenfelter began tapping the point of her silver Parker pen on her legal pad. She watched Dean closely, observing how his body tensed more and more as he continued to read; making note that tears began to run unchecked down his cheeks.
"Leslie wrote that for one of her Bell Ringers." He slowly folded the paper and put it back inside his billfold. "As you might imagine, this poem disturbed me greatly. I asked her to stay after class so we could discuss it."
"It is very clear that her sister Marcie was being sexually abused by her father," Dr. Spockenfelter said quietly. "It seems Leslie was both horrified and yet a little jealous of what was happening to her sister. She was understandably conflicted about the ongoing abuse."
Dean leaned over and looked Dr. Spockenfelter in the eyes—resting his hands on her desk. "You haven't heard the punch line yet, doctor."
"Punch line?"
He straightened, going back to his chair and sitting down. "Leslie was an only child."
"I take it you recognize what was really going on?"
"I cannot see how it would not be abundantly clear to anyone with even a basic understanding of how people work," Dr. Spockenfelter said. "How did Leslie respond when you asked her about it?"
"She told me it was just a poem. She pointed out that she didn't even have a sister, and that proves it was just a poem."
"And you did not believe her?"
"Would you?"
"Not for a minute," she said. "What was your next step?"
"I made a few copies, and gave one each to the school counselor and the principal. The counselor called Leslie in for a chat, and suggested we let it drop when Leslie maintained it was just a poem."
"Is that counselor a trained therapist?"
"She has one of those degrees you get to be a school counselor, so no."
"To be a school counselor you do need board certification, so she should have known better."
"In this case the counselor isn't quite sure herself. She's one of those tranny wannabe's."
"I'm sure I do not know what you mean, but it sounds bigoted."
"She dresses the part of a guy, but she's not convinced enough about her feelings to go ahead and make the switch," Dean said. "My personal feelings are that in her case, those little flavored cigars she smokes aren't just cigars."
"Did you discuss your concerns with her?"
"I bypassed her and went to the principal. The principal called social services."
"At least the principal had some common sense."
"More likely he was going to cover his oversized backside. Either way, they sent a social worker to Leslie's house to investigate it."
"What was the result of their investigation? I take it that you were not happy with the results."
"The result was Leslie stuck to her story and DCFS decided to 'monitor the situation' and they left it at that."
"What did Leslie have to say about all the brouhaha? Did she feel betrayed because you brought unwanted attention to what was going on?"
Dean stared at Dr. Spockenfelter a good ten seconds before he answered. "Don't have any idea. The Burke family packed up and left that weekend. I never heard from her again."
To be continued…
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Maintaining a good relationship with your clients is very important. Sometimes, the key to this is on recognizing that they are important in your operations, and that you simply can't miss out on giving them gift baskets Toronto especially during the holidays. Below are tips on how to pick out the best gift basket for your client.
Consider his personal preferences. If you know a client well enough, you will be able to see if he prefers chocolates or if he is more pragmatic and prefers food items he can actually add to his grocery supply. However you might want to go about it, you must find out something special about your client to make sure you give the perfect gift baskets Toronto. Any specialized information, including his allergy to peanuts, or his preference for peanuts, can make or break your gift choice. Try to find out about this before you purchase your gift basket. You might want to send out an assistant to research for you if it is a very important client.
Find something that is appropriate for the occasion. This is a no-brainer, but sometimes, when you leave the shopping to assistants, you can get embarrassed because you might have unwittingly given gift baskets Toronto meant for someone expecting a baby boy to a client who happens to like the color blue. These rookie mistakes are made when not enough thought has been given into shopping for the gift basket. Make sure, before anything else, that the gift basket is at least neutral if you do not mean it to be a gift for a special occasion. Most online stores categorize their gift basket so with enough thought into the gift basket shopping, one should find something that is as least proper for the holiday or special occasion. Next, consider the tone of the basket. Be wary of baskets which might be too intimate or too specialized. Look at the gifts. Make sure you are still maintaining that professional tone although you do plan to please your clients with gift baskets Toronto.
See where you can save money on. You might find that gift baskets Toronto can be expensive gifts if you are purchasing them for 10 to 20 clients. This is fine if you have the budget for it, but as a business owner, you must try to minimize your expenses. This should of course be done without compromising the quality of your gifts. Choose the best gift baskets you can see from the catalogue, but do take advantage of free shipping and discount coupons. Also look at the reviews of the store to make sure you are giving high quality gifts to your clients, and that the discounted items are not near-spoilage.
Come up with the perfect message. Don't rely on generic messages provided by the online merchant. You should come up with your own, but do it with care. Make sure you are not writing anything too cheesy for comfort. Also make sure you are maintaining the right balance between warmth and professional cordiality.
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Yep. My bags are lost. And since I didn't fly on either of my scheduled flights, switched layover cities, and used two airlines, I'm not expecting they will ever find my bag. And if they do, I doubt they will deliver it four hours west in time for me to use any of its contents before I return to Indianapolis.
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5 Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Missouri
According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health, almost nine percent of residents within the state admits to struggling with substance abuse. Thankfully, help is available with several drug and alcohol rehab centers in Missouri.
The Top Five Missouri Rehab Centers
Out of the numerous options for drug or alcohol rehab programs in Missouri, a few stand out above the rest. Here are five of the best:
1. Harris House Foundation, St. Louis
The Harris House provides a 28-day inpatient treatment program, followed by two traditional housing opportunities to help those struggling with addiction move forward. There is also a partial hospitalization program and an intensive outpatient program.
2. Valley Hope Association, Boonville
Valley Hope is located on an eight-acre campus with semi-private housing. It also offers specially tailored lengths of stay, plus detoxification, residential, and continuing family care services.
3. Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield
This CARF accredited service provider has been running since 1977 and provides not only drug and rehab services, but also specializes in mental health services for both families and individuals.
4. Gibson Recovery Center, Perryville
Gibson Recovery Center offers a number of residential treatment and social setting detoxification services. Additionally, there are services for outpatient treatment while also working with the drug court and the Department of Corrections.
5. Bridgeway Behavioral Health, St. Charles
In addition to a number of alcohol and drug rehab services, Bridgeway Behavioral Health offers gender-specific residential housing opportunities for men and women. Other programs include detox, outpatient treatment, and a sober-living community.
Find A Rehab Center Near You.
Call to be connected with a compassionate treatment specialist.
Missouri Substance Abuse Statistics
A substantial portion of Missouri's population struggles with substance abuse. Important Missouri substance abuse statistics to consider include:
- Alcohol-related abuse makes up over a third of all Missouri's state-funded treatment admissions, or 37 percent.
- Alcohol contributes to over 20,000 ER visits in the state each year, while 12,000 visits are due to other drugs of abuse.
- Both heroin and prescription drug use is on the rise. Heroin accounted for 6,000 substance abuse treatment admissions while prescription drugs accounted for 1,200 admissions.
- In 2016, over 900 people died from an opioid-related overdose.
Choosing The Right Rehab Program In Missouri
Finding the right rehab program is critical for setting the groundwork towards long-lasting recovery. When choosing a rehab program in Missouri, there are a few specifics to keep in mind, including:
- Accreditation: Top accreditations come from CARF, the state of Missouri, and the Joint Commission. In order to achieve these accreditations, a rehab center must abide by strict established standards. Accreditation establishes a level of credibility with the organization.
- Evidence-based Approaches: This is where a rehab center uses methods of treatment that have been studied and scientifically proven to be effective for treating addiction.
- Length/Location: The length of time someone stays in treatment will vary and be based on individual needs. Programs can last between 30 days and a year or longer. Location matters as well. Does the person need to be close to family or r is it better to be further away? Sometimes the best option is to travel.
- Aftercare and Alumni Services: Some rehab centers offer aftercare services following treatment. Services may include outpatient counseling, support groups like AA or NA, and sober-living communities.
- Payment: Many rehab centers accept insurance, but it depends on the individual plan. Check with the insurance provider to find out if drug or alcohol rehab services are covered. Other ways to pay include private pay, scholarships, and crowdsourcing.
Missouri Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services
There are a number of different rehab services available for the treatment of addiction. The right program addresses the unique issues facing the individual and is likely determined by an individual assessment. Consider the following services and programs:
- Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs: Detox programs provide medical supervision and support to help manage withdrawal symptoms. While detox programs do not treat addiction, they help prepare people for additional treatment.
- Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT): Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications to treat addictions to alcohol or opioids. MAT is always combined with therapy and helps lessen dependence and reduce cravings.
- Behavioral Therapy: Behavioral therapy helps a patient understand triggers, develop coping skills, and change attitudes towards drugs and alcohol. Common therapies include motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis): Many times a person struggles with both addiction and another mental health condition like depression or anxiety. In order to treat one disorder, it's necessary to treat the other at the same time.
Finding Addiction Treatment
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is difficult for any parent, spouse, or close friend. With a number of drug and alcohol addiction programs available throughout the state, there is hope for recovery and a new life. If there isn't a good option for the person in Missouri, consider traveling out-of-state to best meet their needs.
*Any rehab centers mentioned in this article are not affiliated with RehabCenter.net
Cities with Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Missouri
- Arnold (3)
- Aurora (1)
- Blue Springs (3)
- Bolivar (1)
- Boonville (2)
- Bowling Green (1)
- Branson (2)
- Breckenridge Hills (1)
- Brookfield (1)
- Butler (1)
- California (1)
- Camdenton (2)
- Canton (1)
- Cape Girardeau (4)
- Carrollton (1)
- Cassville (1)
- Charleston (1)
- Chesterfield (1)
- Clinton (1)
- Columbia (9)
- Cuba (1)
- Des Peres (1)
- Dexter (1)
- Doniphan (1)
- El Dorado Springs (1)
- Eldon (1)
- Farmington (1)
- Fayette (1)
- Festus (4)
- Florissant (1)
- Fulton (1)
- Hannibal (1)
- Harrisonville (2)
- Hayti (2)
- Hazelwood (2)
- Hillsboro (2)
- Houston (1)
- Independence (4)
- Ironton (1)
- Jefferson City (5)
- Joplin (5)
- Kahoka (1)
- Kansas City (29)
- Kennett (9)
- Kirksville (3)
- Lamar (1)
- Lebanon (2)
- Lees Summit (3)
- Lexington (1)
- Liberty (4)
- Linn Creek (1)
- Macon (1)
- Malden (1)
- Marble Hill (1)
- Marshall (1)
- Marshfield (1)
- Mexico (1)
- Milan (1)
- Moberly (3)
- Monett (1)
- Montgomery City (1)
- Neosho (2)
- Nevada (2)
- Nixa (2)
- O Fallon (1)
- Odessa (1)
- Osceola (1)
- Owensville (3)
- Park Hills (1)
- Perryville (1)
- Poplar Bluff (7)
- Potosi (1)
- Raymore (1)
- Richmond (1)
- Rolla (2)
- Saint Charles (5)
- Saint Joseph (8)
- Saint Louis (22)
- Saint Peters (3)
- Salem (3)
- Sedalia (1)
- Seymour (1)
- Sikeston (2)
- Springfield (10)
- Steele (1)
- Steelville (1)
- Sullivan (1)
- Sunset Hills (1)
- Town and Country (1)
- Trenton (2)
- Troy (3)
- Union (4)
- University City (1)
- Warrensburg (3)
- Warsaw (1)
- Waynesville (2)
- Wentzville (1)
- West Plains (2)
- Windsor (1)
Missouri Department of Mental Health—2017 Status Report on Missouri's Substance Use and Mental Health - https://dmh.mo.gov/ada/rpts/2017statusreport.html
National Institute on Drug Abuse—Missouri Opioid Summary - https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids/opioid-summaries-by-state/missouri-opioid-summary


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Giveaway: Elle the Heiress Birthday Cards
**Giveaway is now closed**
So, for Birthday Week I thought, "Hey, Maybe I should give something away. That's totally fun." Of course, I thought this on Friday. I threw it out there on twitter and who should volunteer something from her delightful shop, but Elle The Heiress. (Are you following her on Twitter? You really should.) We decided to giveaway these lovely birthday cards because they are on theme, but she has much more than paper goods. There are adorable rings, pendants and earrings, too!
Here is a little more about the cards from the lovely shopowner herself:
These five lovely, shabby chic birthday cards are perfect for any feminine lady in your life. You can give all five cards to her as a nice little gift set, or send them out individually to spread the love to others.
The cards feature some of my favorite paper crafting techniques, such as edge distressing and inking, which add a fantastic understated design element. The beauty of each one is better seen and appreciated when the photos are enlarged. I know that the front of the first card is hard to read in the photograph, so it says, "The more you praise and celebrate you life, the more there is in life to celebrate. -Oprah Winfrey"
Each card is approximately 4″ tall by 5.5″ wide and they come with matching envelopes, ready for mailing to your favorite people.
But enough words, you want to see how cute they are, don't you!
I would show you a close up, but I think it would be more fun to surprise the winner. So, how do you enter? Just leave a comment about your favorite birthday party game as a kid. Mine's a tie between pinatas and pin the tail on the thematically appropriate animal.
Winner will be chosen via Random.org on July 1st, late at night. Or the 2nd. Just enter before you leave for your holiday plans. Open to US residents only. I was not compensated for this giveaway in any way.
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The mp3 quality its mono, yes.. but it's a very good quality, not like 6600 or 7610... if you want use it like a temp player i think it will be enought. Anyway stop to compare it with 6630 becaouse this phone it's fighting with the rest of the nokia phones under it. In my opinion it's also better than it because the price, the size and the rest of specs. The only real thing is: not 3G, and a bit poor mp3 sound....
One more thing, some one was saying that the 7610 has a mono quality sound , but if you check gsmarena's specs
it says Mp3
now what's the difference?
Hey the guys from Delhi, need a lil bit of help
I am from Pakistan(karachi)
If you're saying that this 3230 is for 17ooo
can you tell me the price of a new 7610 and 6600 in your country....
coz I wanna compare and estimate how much will it be costing here.
How mush nokia gave u to defend it
I think u got ur 3230 for free for u r the only one saying that sound in 3230 is great well u must have something different in ur mobile than others , about 7710 forget it , for it is sooooooooo slow and i tryed
nothing aginst u but this is weird man it any other Suggestions are appreciated
Is the loudspeaker loud? read reviews some say its not some say it is. can someone who has it post comments? Thanx alot
Compared to the following phones
1) Ngage
2) 6230
3) 6260
COOLGUY: The camera is better than that of the 7610 though? I know it lacks flash, not something I worry about with a mobile relly, same as digital zoom, really only optical zoom counts.
yes camera is pretty gud but not gr8 . it lacks flash but overall its satisfying . pics can b viewed full screen and recorded videos can also b seen fullscreen so its njoyable.
go 4 7710 . its best phone ever.
pls post sample images taken from dis phone in higher res..is it true 6630 pic quality is better than 3230? but why?....they the same cam right?...
COOLGUY: Thanks for the speedy response :) the camera is important to me also, so how would you rate it? I really want this phone, been waiting ages for it!
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well i will advice u to go 4 3230 as it is more advanced than 7610.
7610 does not have mp3 stereo its only mono.
no radio in it too. 1mp camera in 7610 as compared to 1.3 in 3230 and 1 hr video recording as well in 3230 whereas only 10 mins in 7610.
well 3230 is best value for money phone currently offered by nokia.
7610 is ancient nearly 10 months old while 3230 is latest so why not go 4 latest thing.
i am in delhi too and it priced 16,500 here for 3230
feel free to enquire more
thnk u cool guy...i saw da fone today in nokia in delhi(priced at 17,000) nd i even operated bt i frgot to test da mp3 nd sound nd all cos i was concerned bout da camera...neways gonna so nd check da sound qaulity too bfr buyin dat or else wil end up wit 7610 onli...
ya own this phone. its very exciting . got all the features tht one want want in a multimedia device. screen is amazing with astonishing clarity.
surfing the web is gr8 experience too. mp3 plays really cool and i dont miss my IPOD really.sound is gr8 and fm radio plays in stereo sound as well.
m in love with this phone. yes it is slow as compared to 6630 as its processor speed is 123MHZ as compared to 223 MHZ in 6630 but who cares for a such thing in a mobile.yes in computer speed matters alot but not so in mobile.
overall m more than satisfied with this device and wont exchange it for any other device.
u shld buy 7710 as it satisfies all ur needs. it is symbian. mp3 stereo , radio , huge screen and everything u want.
pic quality of 3230 is far better than 7610
dis phone is great!!nokia rules...all the other phones like samsung suk..they should stay in their place and make washing machines..like they did beffore...nokia is the best...i have a 7250i and i`m very proud:)
i want to buy 1 of these fone n6670/n7610/n3230/sek700i, but i'm not decided . can som1 help me? pls!i heard coz n3230 has a problem whith sound(low earfon not making a good contact). SE k700 has a memory of 32mb(41mb)which is litlle for mp3. i dont now eny problems of these 4 fones. pls help me
Mono MP3[ as the review says here]
I was going to buy it but thanks to this review bye bye 3230 you suck
Mono mp3 do nokia consider us stupid to accept listing to mp3 mono look at se or at nokia 6230 it has everything including stereo mp3 but no big screen or symbian, and do any one know if there is a nokia phone with symbian and radio and mp3 stero, at any price I will get it .
So nokia listen to what people want not to what u want to sell!
If any one can answer me i appreciate it


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Give Me 90 Days and I'll Show You a Woman in RecoveryOctober 9, 2015 - Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Women's Treatment - 0 Comments
Although the exact amount of time until a drug rehab patient clears the hurdle of addiction is up fro grabs according to each patient, the 90 day rule is usually in effect for people who are looking to make a huge change in their lives. When it comes to the especially busy and precise minds of women, 90 days is a great benchmark upon which to rest the notion of recovery.
The Reason that 90 Days is Important
The finding that has been upheld in most experiments is that 90 days is the time period for habits to change within a person. Before the time in which we could quantify the "habits," this was little more than an observation that could be misinterpreted quite easily. However, we now know that the habits that people take on are a direct result of neuron to neuron connections in the brain. These connections have some positive uses. They tell us to prepare to eat when we smell certain things. They tell us that danger is near when we see other things. However, drugs utilize these connections for its own benefit, almost as if the drug is a sentient being trying to become a part of the human that it is inside of.
When a person becomes addicted to a drug in a deep way, it is usually based upon several factors. There may be a biological component, meaning that a person may simply be more predisposed to having her brain rewired by a drug. However, other conditions may be social in nature. A woman may begin to attach a person to drug use if the main activity that they partake in is drug use. These are the same neuron to neuron associations that cause positive effects being used for negative effects on behalf of the drug!
The 90 Day Reorganization
When it comes to fixing the problems that drugs cause, it will take around 90 days in order to see if the treatment has been successful in achieving a reorganization of the neuron to neuron connections in the brain that cause habitual behavior. It is very important that you be taught alternatives to your current behavior patterns so that you will have a valid way to move away from the bad habits. The good part is that drug rehab facilities are getting incredibly good at doing this now that habits have been quantified in science.
As a woman, you owe it to yourself to build your life in a way that will benefit you. You can do this with the help of the science of the habit and a great facility to help you form new habits.
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The Australian journalist who plans to interview Chelsea Manning at the Sydney Opera House this weekend says the controversial whistleblower poses no risk and should be granted a visa
Chelsea Manning, the controversial whistleblower who leaked nearly 750,000 classified US documents to Wikileaks, could have her Australian visa cancelled ahead of an upcoming speaking tour.
She plans to speak at the Sydney Opera House on the weekend, launching an Australian tour.
But the organiser of the event, Think Inc, claims it has received a letter from the Australian government warning her visa may be refused under Section 501 of the Migration Act.
The section gives both Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton and new immigration minister David Coleman the power to cancel her visa on "character grounds".
Following the letter, Think Inc has called on the government to allow Ms Manning to come to Australia - presenting letters of support for the former American soldier.
"We have been vigorously advocating for permission for Ms Manning to enter Australia - we are of the view that she poses no threat to members of the Australian community," the appeal reads.
"Think Inc. believes Ms Manning is entitled to freedom of expression and political opinion which are foundations of a free and democratic society and fundamental human rights."
Think Inc.'s director Suzi Jamil said Ms Manning offered "formidable ideas and an insightful perspective".
"We hope that the Minister for Home Affairs and his Department will not stand in the way of the Australian people hearing Ms Manning's story," she said.
"We intend to pursue all legal avenues and hope they will allow the Australian public to hear about vital issues around data privacy, artificial intelligence and transgender rights. As this may be a stressful time for Ms Manning, I hope this issue can be resolved in a positive manner with no further unnecessary complications."
The petition has been echoed by Peter Greste, the well-known Australian journalist who spent more than a year imprisoned in Egypt for his reporting, was scheduled to interview Ms Manning at the weekend.
Mr Greste told SBS News he was "incredibly disappointed" to learn a visa refusal was on the cards, but said he still hoped for a last-minute approval.
"There's no denying that Chelsea was responsible for a pretty extraordinary leak of classified information and she's been convicted of that," Mr Greste said.
"But the first question ought to be whether she poses a threat to Australia, and the answer to that must surely be no."
He said there was no risk of Ms Manning overstaying her visa or leaking Australian state secrets.
"Unless there is a clear, demonstrable risk to Australia we ought to be doing all we can to bring her in and hear what she's got to say. I think anything less than that is undermining democracy," he said.
But Mr Dutton's office and the department both told SBS News they would not comment on individual cases.
"A person can fail the character test for a number of reasons, including but not limited to where a non-citizen has a substantial criminal record or where their conduct represents a risk to the Australian community," the department wrote in a statement.
"All non-citizens entering Australia must meet the character requirements set out in the Migration Act 1958 (the Act)".
Ms Manning's previous conviction in the United States could threaten her visas to both Australia and New Zealand.
Her 35-year sentence was commuted, not pardoned, by former president Barack Obama. Therefore, she still has a standing conviction and will have to request special dispensation to be granted a visa to visit both countries.
Section 501 of the Migration Act gives the minister the power to refuse visas on "character grounds". The power has previously been used to ban speakers who advocate anti-vaccination theories or violence against women.
Labor frontbencher Penny Wong said it was "up to the government to explain why they are doing this".
Senator Wong told ABC Radio the possible refusal "seems pretty inconsistent", following this week's revelations about how Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton intervened to spare an au pair from deportation.
Think Inc has asked its supporters to lobby the immigration minister.
"We are looking for support from relevant national bodies or individuals, especially politicians who can support Chelsea's entry into Australia," Ms Jamil said.
"We are seeking letters of support to send to the Minister for Immigration in order for him to reconsider his decision."
It comes as opposition politicians in New Zealand call for Manning to be banned from entering that country.
The centre-right National Party on Tuesday called for the government to decline that request, saying Ms Manning was a "felon".
"Chelsea Manning used a position of responsibility and authority to steal hundreds of thousands of documents that may well have put American lives at risk," party immigration spokesperson and former minister Michael Woodhouse told Radio New Zealand.
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It was inappropriate for Ms Manning to make money by talking about her crimes, Mr Woodhouse said.
But lobby group the Free Speech Coalition swiftly condemned the calls to bar Ms Manning.
"There are other examples of previously convicted criminals that have been allowed entry into New Zealand. Nelson Mandela was allowed entrance in 1995," spokesman Chris Trotter said.
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The Green Party has also come to Ms Manning's defence.
New Zealand's immigration department says it's received an application, which will now be looked at by senior officials in the first instance, with a right to appeal to the minister in charge.
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Dear Executive Councilors, colleagues, and members,
Welcome to the website of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR)!
I have been so humbled and honored to serve the society as the president (2016-2018). After the AOCR 2018 (25-28 Jan), hosted by the IRIA, I now feel a little bit relaxed. Our new president Dr. Dinesh Varma will be assure the success of this big and renowned society to keep its harmony and steady growing.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the outgoing Presidents and Executive Council (ExCo) members for their dedication and commitment to the AOSR. We have been, and will continue to be, an organization carrying wide?ranging priorities. Through all of this the level of effort and commitment by all involved in the previous AOSR ExCo is unquestionable. My sincere thanks also go to outgoing ExCo members Former and Presidents Dr. Lilian Leong, Dr. Jian Ping, Dai, Dr. Byung Ihn Choi, Dr. Kundur Prabhakar Reddy. Additionally a big thank you to the outgoing and current committee chairs and members, and AOSOR Director Dr. Byung Ihn Choi, outgoing secretary Dr. John Jongmin Lee who created the unforgettable event of AOCR and AOSOR courses that allowed for much inspiration, motivation, and old friendships reinvigorated and new ones formed.
It has been a great personal honor to be entrusted with the Presidency of the AOSR, one which carries much responsibility to ensure meaningful progress for the Asian and Oceanian radiology community and for our members. Along with our current President Dr. Dinesh Varma and President-elect Dr. Evelyn Lai Ming Ho, Secretary Dr. Noriyuki Tomiyama, Outgoing Treasurer Dr. Seung Hyup Kim and our great team of enthusiastic ExCo members and regional representatives, I believe we are ready for the challenges and exciting opportunities that exist for the AOSR, particularly in strengthening the bonding and scientific levels of the affiliate societies of AOSR. The website is an important resource for our members to learn the details of our scientific activities and an invitation to increase our participation. It also provides an "up-to-date" window for all of us. We know the office bearers have demonstrated strong commitment to assure its success, but we really need more strong supports and assistance from all ExCo members.
Work related to enhance up collaboration between AOSR and other international societies has already been started by Former Presidents. Further substantial collaboration with the other regional societies such as ESR and RSNA should be kept going on. AOSR has been supporting the International Day of Radiology (IDoR) since 2016. We have worked on an outreaching approach to attract more national societies to join AOSR. AOSR has to make a meaningful difference for our profession. This potential thought can only be realized by working to a strong vision and with the hard work of all the entire ExCo members and the supports of former presidents and enthusiastic experts in the AOSR team.
AOSR represents over 25,000 radiologists in Asian-Oceanian region. In 2017, Radiology Society of Kazakhstan (RSK) has admitted into the AOSR, becoming our newest Affiliated Society of AOSR and Radiology Society of the Emirates is in the process of application for membership of AOSR. We, as a great team in Asia-Oceanian region, do hope to ensure that we can make significant progress; and now the most important things for us to do are to extend our education programs in Asia either by education courses or website E-learning and enhance the Asian-Oceanian youth potential with our "youth club".
In summary, I sincerely encourage you to contribute to the AOSR, as before, with your ideas, thoughts and projects. I also strongly encourage you to attend the Congresses of AOSR (2020, hosted by Malaysian college of Radiology) and Workshops designed by the AOSOR. Leaders of the Affiliated Societies have adequate experience of teamwork and leadership, organizing and coordinating skills to improve internal bonding and collaboration, above all to achieve the aim and missions of the AOSR. We should keep the aims and objectives of the society stated in the constitution in mind to ensure the activities of the society also follow the policies of the society. We may raise questions and issues about the society's future, and to propose ideas and solutions that will furtherance the objectives of the society, and enhance the society's strength and it's sustainability. Let's work together to achieve our goals. With the strong leadership of the current president Dr. Dinesh Varma and the ExCo, I believe AOSR will grow steadily and stronger in the coming years!
Yours Sincerely,
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Immediate President, AOSR