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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22908176122999969082019-02-09T10:49:13.010+01:00The Eleven Rig BlogThe Eleven Righttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-40788292313420465392013-11-27T23:31:00.001+01:002013-11-27T23:32:15.876+01:00A re-build Eleven Rig 3ds Max
There's a new development going on. The Eleven Rig for 3ds Max is in a rebuild state and it is still not done yet. It was time to keep you all up to date and to give a sneak peak of what's going on. The rig is in version alpha 2.4. The rig is completely build up from scratch (with mesh straight out Maya) and we attend to copy all the specific properties from Maya to 3ds Max. So that the animators experience would be the same in Maya as in 3ds Max.
What can you do:

You can configure the rig at the baseplate. Through the modifierpanel you can adjust the settings like Girl/Boy, Fat/Thin/ Sporty, etc. Also a subdivision control is put in there, to control all the geometry's subdivions.

You can play with the feet. Al poses are accessible through the modifierpanel.

A Stretch in the legs is defined. Please try it out.

The hands have poses. The right hand still need to have some settings, but try the left hand!

What would be possible in the near future:

IK/FK Switch

Link switches, to link hands on what so ever.

Head controls

All other Maya functionality that I did not see yet or didn't mentioned

Download the latest version:
Eleven Rig for 3ds Max version alpha 2.4

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3ddyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-76099799378214022532013-04-15T15:34:00.001+02:002013-04-15T17:34:26.609+02:00The "May I use this rig for my project?" questionHi all!
I found this question popping up again and again, so I'd probably just create a post answering it eventually.

First off, this rig is open source (if one can call a character rig that), so you are allowed to do everything you want with it, which includes any change to the rig, or its appearance, porting it to other software packs, and using it for commercial work.

However, please respect that many creative people poured efforts into the project. In return, they welcome respect for their time.

So please, if you're using it for your own project, which is very fine if you do, credit the community for it. We'd also like to see what Eleven has been up to. Post your efforts on the 11secondclub.com forum or the official Eleven Rig facebook page for us all to marvel at.

We understand that you can't roll extensive credits on a commercial project, so, in exchange of saving a lot of money for not having to create a fully rigged character, you should ideally give some of the enhancements you might have made on the rig back to the community, but at least agree that you NEVER solely credit yourself (and charge money) for anything on this rig that is not 100% your own work.

We must also ask you to refrain from using the rig for any of the following:

- any content which is is pornographic, sexually explicit, lewd, obscene, or excessively violent (everything that goes past cartoon violence, basically)
- promotes or condones illegal activities,
- incites hate or violence against an ethnic, religious, or protected group
and
- political or religious statements of any kind.

The last is a bit mushy, I do understand that, but if the animation you create is fit to make someone angry, it's something we don't like the Eleven Rig to be a part of. Even if you don't like the person you're making angry.

Thanks for understanding, and keep on animating!The Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-19461387962091775642013-01-16T10:07:00.001+01:002013-01-16T10:07:49.775+01:00Motion builder Version onlineHi all!

I was pretty surprised to find that Antonin Delboy created a motion builder version of eleven!

He asked us to test it and give Feedback for to him, so if someone with experience in Motion Builder has some spare time, I'm very sure he'd appreciate.

I added the rig to the download list as a first beta version.

Thanks Antonin!

The Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-33508277100521976562012-12-18T09:32:00.000+01:002012-12-18T09:32:00.688+01:00Blender Version 1.3 relesed!Hi all!

Just in time for Christmas, Pascal released the new version 1.3 for Blender!

You can read the bugfixes in the changelog post to the left of this one.

Thank you Pascal!The Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-77440780922545545342012-06-01T15:14:00.002+02:002012-06-01T15:14:35.200+02:00Awesome, again!Now our friend, Pascal Gabus, made a version of the Elevenrig for Blender! The download link can be found on the right side as well!The Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-70282093567027076282012-06-01T12:35:00.000+02:002012-06-01T12:43:20.414+02:00Awesome!Our friend, Chris Donnelly, made a version of Eleven for 3Ds Max! See and click the download link to the right! Yay!The Eleven Righttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-11627407050397556562012-04-22T19:29:00.000+02:002012-04-22T19:29:31.510+02:00Version 1.2 released!Not much new to this version, except:

The eyes don't act strangely anymore when the head is tilted.

I added some tweakers for the mouth corners (can be seen when the Face Deformers are activated), but they are, opposed to the other facial deformers, currently only translatable. I have also not really tested them so if anyone tests them and might want to let me know if they are working okay, I'd be really glad.
I just noticed that this feature is currently only working in Maya 2011 and above, but I'll have a look at that later.

The third thing I changed is to make some more of the bodily Joints unselectable, so you don't accidentally select and key them, which does lead to unpredictable results that might mar your experience with this rig.
There is still one joint in the face that is selectable, so please set the viewports to make joints invisible before working, it will save you a lot of trouble.

I am still in the process of changing some deformations in the crouch area, and setting the clothes "textures" so they don't create any problems when increasing the body's tessellation.

Cheers!

WolfiThe Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-20484609456558846312012-01-08T21:31:00.001+01:002012-03-26T16:37:40.476+02:00Version 1.1 released!Hi!

I released yet another version, this time with some neat new features, like changeable eye color, skin color, and some new body shapes for you to play with :D
Have fun!

Cheers!

Wolfi

Edit: I just made some minor adjustments that fixes two small bugs concerning the eyes rotating differently and some strange stuff happening with the right lower FK arm. If you experience this, just redownload the current version :DThe Eleven Righttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-36596028952086864082012-01-01T23:42:00.001+01:002012-01-02T11:42:11.687+01:00Version 1.0 released!Hi all!
I finally managed to get rid of all (well, at least most of) the bugs, and am able to call this the version 1.0. I wanted to add some more customizations, but, alas, didn't have the time for it :( But that will come, hopefully in a very short time :D

What I did address were many bugs, but also some things on the wishlist, like:
-clenchable jaw muscles
-adams apple incl. chin swell
-nose flare
-twist attributes for the IK limbs incl. toggleable polevectors
-toggleable volume preservation for the torso and for the limbs
-eye deformer
-cranked up the facial shapes, so you can go even more extreme
-added inflatable lips, please be aware that this option may produce some undesired shapes together with the roll in/out of the lips. Still working on that :/
-...

What I didn't add yet were some more customizations like fat, buff, new beards, hairstyles, etc also I didn't manage to add object space for the elbows (sorry Camaro) because of an untraceable dependency cycle and no movable hairline (yet) because this would mean some extra work modeling, too.

What I didn't modify either was the stretch on the elbow pinning, because since I have to reverse-engineer this rig (which has been made by Angelo, now rigger at iAnimate) I could only partly find out how this pinning has been done, and every attempt to modify this to work without stretching has been in vain. So, if you want to use the elbow pinning, please bear in mind, that a) this feature is still experimental and b) you need the pole vector to be turned on for this.

I've released two versions of the rig:
the plain v1.0 is just the rig, and nothing but the rig, none of the additional "history" of the rig included, and best for most animators, and an edit pack, that includes all available blendshapes, etc.

Please note that this new version is only partly compatible to animations done on the older RC1 version.

I hope you'll have fun, and if you encounter any bugs, or have any other wishes, don't hesitate to send them to me either via the bugtracker on the elevenrig blog or the 11secoundclub forum thread.

Cheers!

Wolfi (who now goes to bed very tiredly :D)The Eleven Righttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-87647745928337838382011-01-17T19:04:00.001+01:002011-01-17T19:04:50.983+01:00Welcome to the Eleven Rig Blog!Nice to have you here. Come and feel at home!The Eleven Righttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290817612299996908.post-84518407651788468342011-01-17T18:44:00.001+01:002011-01-17T18:50:28.532+01:00The BugtrackerPlease leave a comment at this Post if you found a bug or have a request, or post it at The Eleven Second Club ForumThe Eleven Righttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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The U.S. has always allowed more refugees than any other nation. However, the U.S. government's first obligation is to its citizens. The FBI and Homeland Security's inability to properly vet refugees from failed states as Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Afganistan threatens our safety and financial well-being, as Europe is now experiencing with the alarming rise in rape, theft, gang activity, intimidation, and organized crime. In addition, the Islamic State doesn't hide how they are using refugees as cover to infiltrate the West. Look no further than the recent terror attacks in San Bernadino and Orlando. Our failed Refugee Resettlement Program is a threat to our national security. Contact your commissioners, school board, city council, and state and federal representatives, and your church. Tell them refugee resettlement is expensive, secretive, risky, and unfair. (131 words)

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Mississippi officials say the state's oyster reefs are unlikely to reopen for months because of a harmful algal bloom called a red tide. As MPB's Evelina Burnett reports, the state says it will jump start oyster restoration projects to help fishermen find work while the reefs are shut down.
The algae causing the red tide contains toxins that accumulate in oysters. It doesn't kill them, but it does mean that the oyster meat has to be tested and given the all-clear by an FDA certified lab before the reefs can be reopened. Department of Marine Resources Chief Science Officer Kelly Lucas says this could take some time.
"We walked through the timeline, and each test takes a couple of weeks for each stage, and it also depends on who's in line before you. So we're looking a the best possible scenario to re-open the reefs in March or April," she says.
At a specially called meeting just before Christmas, worried oyster fishermen filled the meeting room of the Commission on Marine Resources. Many suggested possible work they could do while the reefs are closed, such as relaying oysters from areas where they normally can't be harvested, to the working reefs.
Fisherman John Livings says this work won't help with the red tide - but it could grow the number of oysters available once it's over.
"It only takes 14 days to purge an oyster out and then it's safe to eat. So if we can get the oysters while it's closed, put them out there and let them sit, if it's going to be three months, those oysters will be marketable oysters by the time this red tide is over with," he says.
The state received $11 million in disaster money after the 2011 opening of the Bonnet Carre spillway to help restore the state's oysters, projects it was going to start after the oyster season closed. But given the current situation, the Commission instead directed the agency to develop an oyster restoration project "as soon as possible."
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Ever since it was announced that "Community" helmers Anthony and Joe Russo have signed on the direct "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", fans have been questioning about the directors' vision on the sequel to "Captain America: The First Avenger". Responding to the question, half of the directing duo, Anthony, told IGN that they were going to give a "lighter" tone to the sequel.
Explaining Steve Rogers' development in the sequel, Anthony said, "We're trying to grow him as a character." He went on stating, "Certainly, he's come a long way from where he started in World War II to where he is in modern-day America. So the character has rrom for growth because of that huge journey he's been on, number one."
"Number two, the appeal of these movies is the ensemble," he continued. "Captain America isn't the only character in the film, and there are other characters that are perhaps lighter in nature." Asked whether there would be any appearance from the other Avengers members, the director quickly claimed, "That's something Marvel will shoot me for if I tell you."
Anthony and his brother Joe are relatively known for their comedy works rather than actioners. Weighing in on why Marvel unconventionally chose them over other action film directors, Anthony said, "It sort of came out of the blue, but [Marvel] were big fans of Community."
"You can sort of draw a line between some things we did on Community and a Marvel movie," he explained further. "I think if you look at some of the big genre episodes - you know, the paintball episodes, etc. - there's a cinematic sensibility being explored there that is in the language of those films."
Anthony also believed that his and Joe's experience on the small screen could help them tackle the directing duty in "Captain America 2" better. He said, "Marvel is a big company, and they've made a lot of movies. These narratives are connected to each other. That's not typical for a feature film, but television people are used to that."
"There are seasons and seasons of a show, and the history is very important it, obviously... My brother and I were comic book geeks from a young age, and big fantasy geeks. We got to talk to [Marvel] in detail about that. They knew that we understood the brand and their characters really well. We were just incredibly passionate about the movie, and they felt that it was the right match."
Bringing back Chris Evans as the Good Ol' Cap, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" will be released in the U.S. on April 4, 2014. Plot details of the anticipated movie are still kept under very tight wraps.


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Hi! I'm Andrés Pérez-Figueroa, a postdoctoral researcher in the Phylogenomics Lab at the University of Vigo. My current research here is about population genetics of tumoral cells. My background is related to conservation and population genetics as a computational biologist. I can write code (not very well) to simulate and analyze biological data for understanding its evolutionary implications.
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Good Morning!
I have enjoyed seeing all of the lovely RED WHITE AND BLUE
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There are a few more days left to play, so keep sharing!
Here is a sweet little card I {Heather} created using the
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My family is big on traditions. Just recently they started a new one. Each year we go and stay in Salt Lake for the weekend. We eat at Spaghetti Factory, go back to the Hotel and swim, watch movies in someones room and eat a bunch of snacks, go Christmas shopping the next day, and see Santa vs. the Snowman in 3D. At least thats what we did this year. It was so much fun. It snowed on us all day Saturday at Gateway to it made it really seem Christmasy (if that's even a word). Thanks Mom and Dad for this fun, new tradition.
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This year we had Thanksgiving at my parents house. It is always so fun to get together as a family. We had a great dinner, talked and laughed a lot, and then all the girls went to New Moon again. It was our second time and I loved it just as much. It was a great day. Hope everyone else had a great Thanksgiving.
This is my favorite show in the world. I have watched it faithfully ever since the very first season. We went and saw it live when they came to Salt Lake. It was soooooooooooo good. Me, my Mom, and sister made a day of it. We went shopping, ate at Cheesecake factory, and the went to the show. We had so much fun. I know there are alot of dance pictures but the dancing was just so good.
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All the way to Christmas I will show you all new cards every day! Unfortunately my computer is almost broken so I can´t edit my photos as good as I like. Sorry for that. But it´s no fun to show all my cards after Christmas so maybe they still can give some inspiration?
For this first card I have used a stamp from My favorite thing and the words are a Penny Black stamp set called Yuletide Wishes that I bought at Pyssloteket. Inside the heart I used a stamp from a Penny Black set called Holiday Snippets. The paper is from October Afternoon and I also ued a die from Die-namics called Stitched Rectangle Scallop frames. My snoeflake is made with two different punches. One from Martha Stewart. In the center I used a rhinestone from Papirdesign.
For my next card I used the same stamp. He´s so cute! In the heart I used a stamp from the Penny Black set called Holiday Snippets. I used a paper from Echo Park called I love winter Journaling cards. I used two different punches from Martha Stewart and one small from Panduro for my snowflakes. The snowflake border I borrowed from a friend and I don´t remember the name. Behind my image I used a scalloped die from Spellbinders.


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U.S., Pakistan at Odds Over Strike in Tribal Area
Thursday, June 12, 2008
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 11 -- U.S.-led forces dropped more than a dozen bombs in and near Pakistan's tribal regions Wednesday in an attack that dramatically exacerbated tensions along the Afghan border and, according to authorities here, killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops.
Many details of the incident remained unclear late Wednesday. A U.S. military spokesman in Afghanistan said airstrikes were launched after an incursion by "anti-Afghan forces," and Pentagon officials said the strikes had been coordinated with Pakistan.
The Pakistani military, however, said the attack was "completely unprovoked and cowardly" and "hit at the very basis of cooperation" in the U.S.-Pakistani battle against terrorism. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani said Pakistan "vehemently condemned" the airstrikes.
While the Pentagon defended the strikes as justified, a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan said the United States "regrets that actions . . . resulted in the reported casualties among Pakistani forces, who are our partners in the fight against terrorism. We express our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives."
The incident comes at a sensitive time. The United States is seeking to forge closer cooperation with the Pakistani military on curbing insurgent activity, and Pakistan's new government is negotiating with tribal groups, some of which are allied with the Taliban. Taliban fighters have taken refuge in Pakistan's tribal areas, and some Western officials have alleged that members of the country's intelligence services and military are aiding the fighters.
A Taliban spokesman said the group's fighters had fought "side by side" with Pakistani paramilitary soldiers during Wednesday's incursion into Afghanistan. The spokesman, Maulvi Omar, also said at least nine Taliban fighters and one child were killed.
A Western military official in Pakistan familiar with operations in the tribal region said that officials have become increasingly concerned that Pakistan's Frontier Corps, the paramilitary forces charged with monitoring activities along the border, is not properly trained.
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of diplomatic sensitivities, said in an interview a day before the strike occurred that some Western officials had begun to harbor doubts about the paramilitary group's ability to handle the challenges posed by the Taliban. The Frontier Corps' members are recruited from the tribal areas and are known in some instances to have fired on U.S. troops.
"The Frontier Corps was sent in to do a job they were not trained to do," the military official said.
This month, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited with several top Pakistani officials in Islamabad, including the newly appointed head of Pakistan's army, Gen. Ashfaq Kiyani. While Mullen publicly lauded the Pakistani military's efforts to control the growing insurgency, he privately expressed concern with the Pakistani government's recent moves to negotiate with militants, according to a Western diplomat who was briefed on the meetings.
On Wednesday, the clash erupted when U.S.-supported Afghan troops tried to establish a checkpoint near the Sheikh Baba area in the Mohmand tribal region, along the disputed knife's-edge border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to local villagers and Pakistani military officials. Taliban troops then opened fire on the Afghans.
According to the U.S. military, two Air Force F-15E jets and a B-1B Lancer bomber then dropped the bombs, which included both precision-guided and unguided munitions and which weighed between 500 and 2,000 pounds. The bombs were used "to destroy anti-coalition members in the open and in buildings in the vicinity of Asadabad," Afghanistan, according to a statement released by the U.S. military's Combined Air and Space Operations Center for Southwest Asia.


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By rule I read everything that Douglas Wilson writes. Even though we have some theological differences, he is always striving to be biblical, Gospel centered, original and interesting. Since I enjoy his writing so much, and since there was a sale on the e-book for Wordsmithy, I decided it couldn't hurt to give it a try. I'm glad I read the book, but I'm also glad I got it on sale as an e-book. Let's deal with the negatives first.
The Bad – I'm not sure if it was just the e-book format, but there were some editing issues. There were a few repeated paragraphs and the book was overall, pretty repetitive. Wilson said he was using the: tell them, tell them why, then tell them again method, I just wish it hadn't been quite so obvious. The book is also very short. I would not pay the $11+ price tag on amazon right now, wait for a sale or a discount on the e-book again.
The Good – The book contained the usual witty, creative and original writing of Douglas Wilson. I greatly appreciate his writing, so it was nice to see his thought process and learn how he grew and matured as a writer. It is also nice to have a view on writing from a distinctly Christian worldview, something that isn't forced in the book, but comes naturally out of who Wilson is. The biggest plus was the extensive book recommendations. This was one of those books that had me adding 20 or so books to my Amazon Wish List.
Overall, this is a solid addition to the Wilson Canon and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in becoming a better writer or in the writing process.


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What to make I thought?!
Then one of my collegues at work asked me
if I had a card for the birthday of another collegue.
I remembered I once made a birthday book, where
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Idea was born and I looked for the instructions.
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"Eccentric Dulwich" walk. Explore the interesting characters and unusual architecture found in Dulwich. The walks starts at Dulwich Library and finishes at Brockwell Park and encompasses Dulwich College, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill Velodrome.
Below is a printable map of the route. Click on the map to view and print full size.


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Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic Competing In The Midsize SUV Variants
Mercedes has brought its Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic to the midsize SUV game. This one packs a 270 kW (367 hp) 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, an automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC with shortened shift times, and the AMG performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
Driving performance is assured with the especially tuned suspension based on the Air Body Control with adaptive damping adjustment.
Tobias Moers, CEO at Mercedes-AMG GmbH, said that the new GLC 43 4Matic is the first midsize SUV the company is offering to the market. This follows the record sales of the 2015 Mercedes-AMG.
The engine in the new midsize SUV from Mercedes has been used in a number of AMG performance models. It is also the only six cylinder variant available in GLC. It packs 270 kW (367 hp) maximum output plus a maximum torque of 520 Nm. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Top speed has been put at 250 km/h.
However, the true power of the AMG 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine comes from its low consumption and emissions. Perfect for environmentalists, don't you think?
On the outside, the midsize SUV has silver chrome and high gloss black features. The radiator grille has chrome-plated pins with the louvre in black, the inserts in high gloss chrome, and the AMG lettering. All of these collide to give the AMG a sporty look.
To complete this appearance, it packs high gloss, black-painted and high-sheen 48.3 cm (19-inch) AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, as well as a black door mirror caps and the silver-colored "BITURBO 4MATIC" lettering on the front wings.
On the tail end, there are two four-pipe chrome tailpipe trims and the AMG-specific rear apron in silver chrome.
Inside, the Merc promises all the convenience of driving and performance. It has a multifunction steering wheel in black leather that sits perfectly on the driver's hand, as well as two large round dials and a central color multifunction display.
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic will debut at the New York Auto Show. Sales will begin on April 4 and market launch will start in June this year.


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Art Nouveau Tea Set
Design Date
Paul Follot (1877–1941, French)
F.W. Quist Metallwarenfabrik (1890–1981), Esslingen, Germany
electroplated silver
1 1/4 x 24 3/8 x 17 inches (tray); 7 3/8 x 12 x 5 inches (coffeepot); 6 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 5 (teapot); 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 3 ¾ (creamer); 4 3/4 x 5 x 3 3/4 (sugar)
This tea set by Paul Follot employs motifs from nature, an important characteristic of Art Nouveau design. The tray in this set has two examples: the spray of blossoms at the base of the tray, and the curved lines above them, which match the scallop-shell-inspired lines on the other pieces in the tea set. The handles of each piece are whiplash curves, also common to Art Nouveau style, which avoided straight lines. Though Follot often designed expensive, exclusive pieces, this tea set for F. W. Quist (a German metalwork company) includes mass-produced silver-plated bronze pieces. Follot later became a founder of the Art Deco Movement.
ON VIEW in Art Nouveau Gallery 4
Impressed "P.W.Q.K." manufacturer's marks on bottom and "Follot" monogram, top lower left. Engraved on bottom is mark with three diamonds, first and third have "P.W.Q.K." Center has circular logo with stars and indistinguishable letters. Artist signature engraved on top of tray: "Follot."
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I have been reflectiing on this 'leaky gut' idea. Most traditional doctors disregard the idea. But it has a certain logic to it. So here it is:
We have good bacteria and bad bacteria in the small intestine. We take antibiotic which kills both. The body cannot process nutrients properly which causes the auto-immune system to not function 100%. With the auto-immune system turned off, cancer cells multiply.
The end result is because of all the antibiotics we take in the US, and the antibiotics in our meat, might be causing us harm. Possibly leading to increased cases of cancer in the U.S.
I know that is a stretch. But wouldn't it be interesting if the stuff we take when we are sick to decrease cold symptoms, was actually causing us harm?


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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Boston Scifi Festival Day 6
5pm THE PARALLAX VISTA: Shorts Program
Mis-drop (2013) - by Ferand Peek, This is a cool little short showing a future war and a soldier going to war for the first time. Soldiers are dropped in some kind of metal suit capsule, when they land they release themselves and and off into battle. What was cool about this short were the levels it contained both visually and within the characters this one soldier interacts with. The setup is someone is reviewing the last days of a soldier to see if his surviving relatives will be given his bonus after his death. So the outer screen of the film is a futuristic computer screen. The primary shot, as the recordings of his first and last drop play is of a soldier's face as he is strapped into the capsule by a tech, all the interactions he has are seen as reflection on the glass surface of his head gear. We get a complete story of a young, who is jeered and tricked by his fellow soldiers with a rookie prank. His interaction with the commanding officer as she is also found to be a one night stand of his. Reflections of the drop from space and the battle ground, is all very clever and really well done.
The Sound of Trains - by Jordan Bradley and Travis Champagne from a story by James Crawford. An alien abduction film starring Daniel Baldwin which was very professionally done if the story is standard fair. Mood is creepy and strange and it sounds pretty damn good. I suppose the part that makes it different than every other alien abduction film is that there is forewarning of the event by the aliens who do in fact return.
Base: 05 - directed by Roy Rossovich and written by Alexandra Backstrom is a short tale of an astronaut Kate Walker (May Charters) who also produced, as she wanders on what looks like a distant planet. All the time having memory problems from the heat of the sun. A cute twist makes this somewhat enjoyable.
One Small Step for a Man by Marcus Round Well seeing an eleven year old kid in an astronauts suit getting hired to a corporate job all I could think it was a metaphor for how we grow up and leave those dreams of traveling to the stars behind. Of course the main character "The Boy" (Sam Krause) is holding onto his dream while going about life. Very interesting little short.
The Sons of Two Suns (2013) - by S.A. Zaidi, The end of the world as seen by three people in Dubai. After we end up with two suns the world is about to burn. Mohammad Nash and Ana head off to a rumored shelter through the deserted streets of Dubai each with a unique approach to the end. Beautifully shot with cinematography by Ghanem Ghubash with a surreal feel it could be an alien planet. The film is unique as Dubai film almost exclusively focuses on drama and romance it is said to be pushing limits in a country where media can be heavily censored.
Ash (2013) - If you were in a space station when life on earth ended how long would you stay before going down? A crew of astronauts deal with this situation in Ally Cunningham's Ash. Having exhausted everything in the capsule James (Joshua Parad), Reese (Cynthia Henderson) and Davis (Dick Furnas) must decide between returning to earth, dying on the space station when the power fails or taking a third unexpected route. Torn between memories of home and the situation at hand each crew member must find a way to a decision. Good acting first movie credits for all but you wouldn't notice and nice effects.
Le Blue Stella (2013) - by Peter Ferris Rosati: Tale of boy friendship told through the lense of a space fantasy that really captured childhood friendship.
Load (2013) - by Paul-Anthony Navarro A young woman (Anneke Harger) alone in a boarded up house at the end of the world. Violence outside and fear in her isolation play out in a very smart story with a creative science fiction turn. Really well done.
POINT B (2014) - Directed by Conor Long and Written by David Gitlin Point B is about four graduate students in a college physics department who while working on a clean energy device stumble upon a way to make a teleportation device. Mark (David Fetzer) is the designer and programmer, Jason (Josh McLerran) builds it, helping out is Andrew (Eric Fisher) and financing is Alan (Jared Shipley). The dialog is sharp and witty and the filming is stylish with an pseudo 80s musical score that works really well in this film. You get the style right away with the opening credits the lights music and fades to the actors as their credits role is really well done. Even the poster for the film has a nice throwback look.
The story may have been out of the eighties too, not the teleportation part but what happens after it. In fact the makers of the film in the Q &A joke about this film needing to be a comedy because of its similarities to the film Primer (2004) shit has it already been ten years? The basic route of "We make a really amazing discovery." to " We have to perfect it" to "A big corporation wants to buy it." and "Even though we need the money we can't let the evil corporate guys get it." Mix in the friendships that are strained by events and you do have a movie that was probably done before. Primer took the drama route, In 1996's Chain Reaction it becomes an action film, but here it is a comedy and I think for the most part it works. The script reminds me of the modern school of screen writing, character based, concise and well structured. A music montage of the working scientist students, a split screen travel montage. It's a bit tougher to do this in a comedy especially when you want to have gags play out but Point B never gets too long in the gag. Instead it uses dialog and sarcasm to move the comedy forward. Sharply stands out with his timing and snappy delivery.
Because the film is a comedy it does not ask any big questions, but instead uses the characters to drive the story forward. The first question that could have been explored was after the first accidental use of the device. Should we use it again? Instead of debating the machine very quickly becomes a novelty without so much of a second thought for a couple of the characters. If taking the film as serious science fiction this could be quite a question to explore but the freedom of a comedy is you are looking for laughs not conversations about the scientific process.
The film is enjoyable with both sight gags and dialog driven comedy. The music fits the story well if a bit too on the nose during the flirting, dating scenes between Mark and Katie (Heather Murdock), really didn't need to music to tell me what was going on in those scenes. A very funny bit though when Mark appears teleported in front of Katie and she goes running off screaming never to be seen again So this film is a recommended one. Enjoy.
LOS ULTIMOS DIAS (2013) - A very cool end of civilization premise in this all too serious drama about seeking those we love at a time of crisis. Like other films of this type, I am thinking Cloverfield except that is all about the monsters, people have to find their way across a large city to loved ones with danger all around.. This film is more about our inner demons and what becomes important to us when the shit hits the fan. When an agoraphobia epidemic spreads across the world the people of Barcelona are stuck all across the city, in schools and office building and apartments people are forced to learn to survive without hope of rescue. Marc (Quim Gutierrez) wishes to get back to his girlfriend Julia (Marta Etura) who he hopes is still at their apartment across town. I order to do it he must convince Enrique (Jose Coronado) the company's "butcher" (man in charge of reducing the work force) to work with him. Starting as reluctant allies they break into the subway tunnels from the basement of the building and journey together forming a bond through their adventures.
It has been months since the world has gone off its rocker and societal norms have broken down. The tunnels under the city are full of danger and the two must learn to trust and rely on each other to make it through. Each man is fighting the decisions they have made and wish to find love ones in this horrible time of crisis. Marc wants to see his girl again and Enrique his father who is hospitalized across the city. Through the subways and the sewers the two journey and fight through hardship with the aide of a car GPS and a flashlight and using all their wits and strength. By the time each realizes that his goal will be harder than he thought they have a bond that has come from days of hard fought battles together. When Marc finally reaches the Mall where his girlfriend works and meets her friend Andrea (Leticia Dolera) he finds he must continue on as she is not there. When he finally finds her but is separated by a collapsed tunnel, and an open street to cross the film becomes a bit predictable. I would call the ending a Hollywood ending that really does not add to the story and should have probably been left off. Still I think film makers David Pastor and Alex Pastor wanted to send the message that human kind will always survive. Its very interesting that these two also wrote Carriers (2009) a very similar film. Where a group travels to a childhood vacation home to avoid a plague that is ravaging society.
I really enjoyed this film the acting was excellent and the screenplay complete. A scenario that I had not thought of but the gritty dark nature of the survival aspects had me enthralled from the start. A good mix of interpersonal drama and desperate action the film is well rounded and engaging. I wish Dolera the lead in the wonderful horror flick [Rec]3 had a bigger part since she is both beautiful and talented. The two leads Gutierrez and Coronado are excellent one playing the guilty boyfriend and the other a desperate man who does not want to die alone. So this film is has a hardy recommendation from me.
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2010-11-17 / Opinion
Veterans Day Flag presentation was inspiring
Dear Editor: I think it was wonderful for the Kiwanis Club of Amityville who remembered the Veterans again this year by displaying the American flags in front of the Amityville High School. These brave Americans fought for our freedom and deserve that and more. God bless America and thank you Amiyvtille Kiwanis Club.
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Department of Civil Engineering, City University, London EC1V 0HB, UK
The use in the offshore engineering industry of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to estimate the hydrodynamic forces due to steady, turbulent currents on offshore structures has so far been rather limited. This is largely due to the uncertainties inherent in obtaining accurate solutions to the governing Navier-Stokes equations, particularly for complex geometries and at high Reynolds numbers. In this study, we assess the contributions to such uncertainties arising from a number of factors. Those include the number of nodes in the computational mesh used to overlay the flow domain, the choice of scheme used to discretize the governing equations, the choice of turbulence model used to close the time-averaged equations, and the assumptions made regarding the state of turbulence in the incident current. The influence of these factors is systematically assessed with respect to the flow around a full-scale mini-TLP. The paper also assesses the influence of the current incidence on the hydrodynamic loads on the same TLP. A previous study by the same authors has suggested the presence of substantial "shielding," whereby the computed steady-state loading on the TLP was found to be significantly lower than the value recommended by the DNV design code. Computations performed here with the direction of the incident current varied in the range 0–45 deg suggest that the extent of this shielding is significantly diminished at high angles of incidence.
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Say Cheese everyone!! L.B. here and I get to host this week's Picture Perfect challenge. May is National Photograph Month so the logical cut to use this week would be a camera. We want to see projects featuring a Cricut cut camera on them! Cricut has some great camera cuts to choose from so enjoy.
L.B. - Mickey & Friends, Formal Occasion,
Kate's ABCs, & Graphical Speaking.
Kate's ABCs, & Graphical Speaking.
Susan - Artistry, Creative Memories Traveler,
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Melanie - Pack Your Bags
Laurie - Artistry and Going Places
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Zamberlan Steep GT 2011
The Zamberlan Steep GT features a leather upper; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; stiff toe box for foot protection; good sole unit lug pattern for grip in mud; reasonable stiffness for general hill-walking; double stitching on upper for increased durability. But 1904g (pair, size 11) is relatively heavy for a boot that is not as stiff as some lighter boots.
The Zamberlan Steep GT is good but relatively heavy for its level of support, however it's still worth considering for hill-walkers as it may fit better than other options.
First published in Trail magazine May 2011


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Back with my Besenval buildings again :). I still have a couple of kits by LaserCutCard, here it goes the first of them. Sooo, another good time with card and glueeee...
|From 2D to 3D. Trying not to sniff to much glue in the process
I did quite a stupid thing. I thought of painting the locks first and the rest of the building later. But as soon as I did that and ended glueing all the stuff I realized that was nonsense, I'd just paint the whole thing with a primer spray, that would be the quicker way. D'oh.
|Anyway, here it is. Blame my lack of planification
|These are the two bodies of the building
|And now you get an idea of how it's gonna look
OK. Grey primer spray. Once I was high on glue, it was time to get high on paint. You noticed the pink elephant over there? Cooool, duuude...
This wouldn't belong to my port district if it was going to look so good, would it? Right, time to get dirty!
Of course, some signs were needed. Keeping it the way I used for The Sparklin' Pulsar, I made these, both in English and Chinese (according to Google Translator; please any Chinese speaking reader over there correct my mistakes). What name could I choose for this obscure, gloomy, suspicious and most probably illegal business running inside?
This is how the full kit looks like when finished:
Just as I'm posting these pics I realize I haven't added the a/c unit that is supposed to be on top, oooops. I'll have to take care of that, but for the moment I'm good with the result.
If I liked the card shipping crates, I'm totally delighted with this building. Seriously, pretty nice stuff, I totally recommend the kit.
I still have another one... wink wink ;)
|So I had to paint the locks again. Sigh...
|Looks more like my project now...
|This is reverse psychology. No cop would fall for that obvious sign... :D
|Totally inconspicuous
|Stuff added for dramatic purposes
|Hm. Nice neighbourhood
If I liked the card shipping crates, I'm totally delighted with this building. Seriously, pretty nice stuff, I totally recommend the kit.
I still have another one... wink wink ;)


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You can read a slightly earlier version of this blog-post, with minor editing, via Singularity Weblog, titled Utopia is Inevitable.
Someone recently alerted me to an article on Singularity Weblog written by Steve Morris, which criticised utopia via the title Utopia Get Real. Steve's criticism demands a response.
For starters let's consider the following quote from the article: "It's all too obvious that humans simply aren't equipped to build a Utopia or even to live in one."
Yes humans do have lots of failings. A big failing is the inability of some humans to see the almost certainty of utopia, which we're approaching. Technology creating utopia is essentially inescapable. The logic for utopia is compelling. The likelihood of technology not creating utopia is so implausible we can state utopia is inevitable.
Typical human flaws are a brilliant reason why humans are being redefined via terms such as "H+" or "Transhuman." The point is we are leaving behind the outdated human baggage regarding racism, homophobia, idiocy or any other human failings. We are becoming more than human. The Singularity is all about Transhumanism, it is about transcending limits. We are transcending human flaws, or more precisely we're surpassing inhuman flaws, we are enhancing our humanity, we're becoming more civilized, thus H+ is a common term within futurism circles.
Steve Morris is correct when he states humans aren't equipped to build or live in utopia, likewise we must note humans aren't naturally equipped to communicate instantly with anyone around the world. My point is one of augmentation. From phones to the internet, or aeroplanes to Space-stations, or reading-glasses to microscopes, humans utilize technology to become more than human. Artificial Intelligence will soon represent a truly explosive augmentation. Certainly it's clear many humans aren't equipped to contemplate utopia, but technology will solve this via augmenting humans who are ill-equipped. Our future is not one where humans are ill-equipped, it is a future where Transhumans are perfectly equipped to tackle any problem. The wonders of nanotechnology, synthetic biology, or Stem Cells clearly demonstrate our progress towards becoming more than human. I do recognise there is a long way to go, but I also note how the speed of progress is accelerating.
It is also pertinent to note how intelligence is a relatively new phenomenon for the human race. The idea of civilization is not very old. The Stone Age only ended sometime between 4,500 BC and 2,000 BC. Humans in our current form evolved no earlier than 200,000 BC. We are a young species. It is only recently humans have largely abolished slavery, or given equal rights to women. The mistakes humans have made and continue to make are purely due to our intellectually immature state. We are mere children, we are learning. Metaphorically regarding our intellects we stumble when trying to walk. Initially we could only crawl. Now we are learning how to walk therefore we often fall thus grazing our knees, but we are progressing. One day we will walk without stumbling and then we will run; shortly afterwards our intellectual capacity will become supersonic. It is a mistake to think the current culture of humans is the sole representation of intelligent civilization forever. We are changing, we are evolving, intelligence is increasing.
Steve Morris presents a typical argument about people disagreeing regarding the definition of utopia, thus he states: "Even if we had a Utopia, it wouldn't be to everyone's taste." This is a common fallacy, the idea of people not agreeing about what actually constitutes utopia, it is based upon a failure to understand how all conflict is arises from scarcity. Every crime, every form of dysfunctional behaviour, every disagreement, and every religion is based on scarcity. Technology relentlessly pushes us towards a Post-Scarcity situation. All forms of scarcity will be eradicated thus everyone will be perfectly satisfied. Logic in the future will be utterly dominant, all irrationality will be obsolete. The Singularity is about intelligence millions of times greater than human intelligence, we are contemplating at least 20,000 years of progress (based on the rate of progress in year 2001) condensed into only one hundred years. It is a future where everything is free, nobody dies, everybody is eternally young, all governments are abolished, crimes are abolished, and everyone is utterly self-sufficient therefore free to zoom off independently into Space, whereupon people will create strange worlds according to the desires of each individual.
If the preposterously insane situation of people disagreeing about utopia does occur in the future (it really won't but let's consider it), then it will be very easy to create a new universe, for each individual, therefore you can escape into infinity. It will be possible in the future for anyone to be utterly separate from anyone who possibly disagrees with you. The level of intelligence we are contemplating is utterly awesome thus we will leave childish worries very far behind.
Finally we should note there is a difference between Utopia the novel or place (capitalised) and utopia the concept (lower-case). My name could however be confusing because my name refers to the concept but due the capitalisation of names my surname is capitalised but that capitalisation does not mean I am a novel or place, it is merely the capitalisation of a surname and my surname is regarding the concept of utopia not the novel or place. The concept refers to a perfect system, a perfect way of life. When I state "perfect" I mean utterly flawless for all people (everybody). The future circa 2045 will be utopia for everyone. This is not fiction we are dealing with.
Saturday, 15 December 2012
My Response To Utopia Get Real
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It's been since Valentine's Day that I have blogged! Don't get me wrong, I have TRIED. But blogger keeps blocking my access and freezing up during my posts, then deleting them!! Grrrrrr. So, what have I been up too aside from cursing this computer? Millions of things, life has been a whirlwind! But here is the lowdown, because it is so important, of course.
Been busy doing face painting and working (and playing) at the salon and other events. It's usually the prepwork (like that gingerbread house there) that destroys the house and my sleep cycle!
Caleb being a most excellent model.


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Minister for Maori Development Te Ururoa Flavell will speak at Powering Up The Maori Economy in Tai Tokerau hui at Kerikeri this afternoon.
Dubbed 'Powering Up The Maori Economy in Tai Tokerau, the regional economic development hui is indeed a powerhouse for the region's future.
Hundreds of iwi leaders, from business to hapu interests, from primary industry planners to govt and social agencies, are at the state-of-Tai-Tokerau talkfest at Kerikeri's Turner Centre today.
This mornings panel discussions were led by entrepreneur and Maori business promoter Harry Burkhardt and deputy director general sector partnerships at the MInistry of Primary Industry (MPI) Ben Dalton. Topics on the agenda this morning were working collaboratively, more strategic use of Maori assets such as land, preparing people for relevant work in the region, forestry and farm developments and post treaty opportunities.
Minister for Maori Development Te Ururoa Flavell will speak at the hui this afternoon.


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2009-12-04 - New VP and Chief Technology Officer joins Cold Jet
Experienced product management and controls engineering executive joins the Senior Management Team at Cold Jet
CINCINNATI - December 4, 2009 - Cold Jet, the world leader in dry ice blast cleaning and production technology, today announced the appointment of Gary Cash as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Cash has joined Cold Jet to provide strategic product direction and engineering leadership, based in the Loveland, OH, headquarters.
Cash most recently held the position of Vice President of Product Management, Marketing and Controls Engineering for FKI Logistex, a leading single point provider of automated material flow solutions. He was directly accountable for a $15M P&L with over 60 employees while at FKI Logistex.
"Gary brings a strong background of product management to Cold Jet's engineering team," said Gene Cooke, President & CEO of Cold Jet. "We are looking forward to his input on the Senior Management Team in addition to his role as Product Development leader. Gary will be instrumental in helping us maintain high product innovation standards."
Cash has over 20 years of experience in product management, product development and engineering management, creating successful product launches through strategic focus and market intimacy. Cash holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University and an MBA from John Carroll University.
"Cold Jet has pioneered the development of this environmentally responsible cleaning solution," states Cash. "With the increase in demand for sustainable cleaning products, there is a growing need for product development in this market. I look forward to helping Cold Jet continue to produce innovative and cutting-edge equipment."
About Cold Jet
Since 1986, Cold Jet has developed innovative, environmentally responsible cleaning solutions that help companies reduce maintenance costs, enhance product quality, prolong equipment life, and improve productivity and worker safety. Cold Jet's extensive line of dry ice blasting systems are used around the world in a variety of industries, making productive use of recycled carbon dioxide while eliminating the need for chemicals and water in the cleaning process. In addition to its dry ice-based cleaning systems, the company's dry ice production equipment is used by every major gas company worldwide to produce the highest density dry ice available. Cold Jet is a private company with global headquarters in Loveland, Ohio and international operations in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit www.coldjet.com or call 1-800-337-9423.


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Typically, townhouse ownership includes both the structure and the property underneath it but a townhome can also be a condominium. It depends on how a particular townhouse community sells property. Townhouses typically offer the best of both worlds. Residents can enjoy the space that single-family homes offer and low-maintenance living that comes from a condominium. Townhouses come in different styles but they usually have at least two floors of living space. Some of these units stand independently on their own lots, some are twin homes or triplexes and some are in rows with shared walls (except for end units). It all comes down to the developer and how properties are built.
Before buying a townhouse, homebuyers need to know exactly what they are getting. Is it a condominium or is it being sold as a freestanding home? What will the mandatory homeowner's association fees run? What can townhome owners expect after they get all unpacked? Each townhouse community differs in layout and amenities. Pools, cabanas, walking trails, fitness facilities and clubhouses seem to be the most popular offerings in Hampton Roads. Generally speaking, townhouses are less maintenance so one of the major bonuses is getting more time to do fun things instead of staying on top of house repairs.
In this mid-Atlantic region, homebuyers interested in townhouses have choice locations where they can live. H2O in Hampton, Courthouse Commons and Colonial Crossing in Newport News, The Boulevard and Culpepper Landing in Chesapeake, Remington Park in Suffolk, New Port at Victory in Portsmouth, Bluegrass at Lexington Park in Virginia Beach and Liberty Crossing in Williamsburg are a few of the townhome developments in Hampton Roads. Every townhouse community is different so be sure to explore all your options before purchasing. Check to see if a townhome is close to city perks like public beaches, parks and recreation centers to ensure a good fit.


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Designed, structured, coded and executed over 20 email marketing campaigns for customers, spread across 22 countries. Introduced the use of dynamic content blocks to campaign creation workflow, which reduced campaign production time by 40%. Manage campaign deliverability process to ensure our brands' consistently high reputation and effective target audience reach of managed campaigns. Report on key campaign performance metrics.
Managed, segmented and analysed large marketing campaign databases. Created 6 weekly marketing and promotional email campaigns. Planned and successfully executed a direct B2C marketing campaign (email and text message) that reached nearly 6 million customers. Led a 3-person email marketing team responsible for email building, new template creation, implementation, and analytics. Planned activities to enhance customer experience and levels of engagement. Managed customer inquiries from Last Second Tickets, Orange Fun Finder (Orange Mobile) and Confused.com Box Office service users.
Led the creation of Return2sender Foundation, company's non-profit branch. Assisted in implementing strategic and marketing initiatives, from drafting foundation's marketing plan, creating its brand identity, to communicating (B2B) with prospective members of the organization. Helped improve company's marketing strategy both offline and online, ensuring consistency with brand values and voice.
Master of Science degree in Communication Science, European Communication Studies track.
A program combining Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology and Political Science.
Attended Junior year (eleventh grade) as an ASSIST (American Secondary Schools for International Students and Teachers) scholar.
Attended Junior year at Sewickley Academy (eleventh grade) as an ASSIST (American Secondary Schools for International Students and Teachers) scholar.


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Group Medical Visits
Group medical visits offer a new and time-efficient way of caring for patients who share the same chronic condition. Patients are invited to attend these sessions to receive care, education, and advice within a supportive group environment. In this module, you will learn how to host effective group medical visits and the benefits of involving other health care professionals (such as a nurse or dietician) when appropriate.
Group medical visits help lead to improved patient self-management, which is another key focus of this module, along with health literacy. You will learn tools and techniques for helping patients take a more active role in their own care through education, goal setting and supportive encouragement.
You will learn how to:
• Identify the group visit model that best suits your practice;
• Use a patient registry and automated recall system;
• Identify patient populations and individual patents suitable for group visits;
• Plan, conduct and evaluate a group visit;
• Shift from reactive, episodic care to a planned, proactive approach;
• Assist patients in setting goals for self-directed changes of behaviour;
• Educate patients about healthy lifestyles and behaviours, and
• Provide consistent evaluation of patient self-management plans.
Both family doctors and medical office assistants are encouraged to participate in this learning module.


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quote:Originally posted by mjy138:Buys are stacked up all over the flight deck at .050...News is expected and it looks like perfect the perfect play off the bounce at .050 and lower trend line as it has ussually been doing
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Hello! I am Jim Payton and I have helped children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, for over 30 years.
Also in our offices are:
Dr. Betsy Biggers is a psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. You can read more about Dr. Biggers by clicking here or on the STAFF TAB of this website. Dr. Biggers is in network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicaid, EAN/Medcost, Optum/United Behavioral Health/United Health Care Insurances.
Jennifer Whiteside and Stacia Crick-Brommel, who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers. They are both accepting new patients and are in-network with various insurances; you can see more about that on the STAFF TAB of the website.
I am fortunate to have Fran Osigian and Robin Cline supporting me. Fran is my business manager and Robin my front office manager. They have been with me for many years and are an important support for my patients as they are always happy to answer questions and provide reassurance. It is comforting for our patients to call our office and actually talk to someone who they know. We can usually schedule an initial appointment for someone within two weeks and often in one week. Also, we try to have answers to your questions the same day that you call and to have medication refills ready by the next day. Our offices are in a home like setting that we hope is comfortable for our patients.
I decided to stop treating children and adolescents on the Mission Hospital System Copestone Inpatient Adolescent and Child Programs. I have valued this experience and yet now want to put more time into helping reduce the stress that seems to be increasing so rapidly in the world. For this reason I have a created and devoted more time to a blog that you can access by clicking here: Dr. Payton's Blog.
I am happy to inform you that I do accept Employee Assistance Network Insurance. However, I am accepting Medicaid insurance at this time on a limited basis; and I do not accept Medicare insurance. If you have both Medicaid and Medicare, you would be self-pay and responsible for the entire bill.
Also, I am offering a wellness plan for each person who allows us to help them. This wellness plan will indicate my recommendations for the frequency of our meetings together and the amount of time for each appointment. My expectation for each of you is that you will have significant relief from your symptoms within three months. I will also work very hard with you to help you decrease your stress level to a much more manageable level. I believe that allowing me to help you is making an investment in your health and wellness.


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It's crazy how I just leave this blog alone for months at a time. I'm really not even that busy of a person.
What's happened since August? Well, a couple things. On Labor Day, we took a few days off and headed to a beach-house with Hal's family. It was a great time. Having 2little boys around never leaves you with a boring situation. We had a great time.
In October, we went to Chicago for vacation. The main purpose was to attend a hockey game, but I'd never been to Chicago and definitely enjoyed it. The Chicago pizza was fabulous at Gino's East. We had a great time on the architectural river tour in the Chicago River. We hit up Willis Tower (the Sears Tower) and the John Hancock building (2 times). I'm VERY afraid of heights, and both places gave me a heart attack, but it was a great view. It would be embarrassing to see me on video in situations like that. I stay so far away from the glass and my heart is racing the whole time. My body is in panic mode, but I got through it.
We also explored Wrigleyville (kind of snooze) and Boys Town for a drink, but it was a little too far for me via train to spend too much time in. If I'm going to be drinking, a couple of train transfers make me impatient. Apparently I'm getting too old for bars anyway. Can I get a second wind on that?
It was a great trip though, and we won the hockey game. We had great seats and people were nice to us.
I've been back in the typical work/relax Nashville land since then, but it's Thanksgiving weekend. I'm going to see my grandmother on Thursday, and I'm looking forward to it. I havent' seen her since May. She's a gem.
This is where I'll wrap it up. I still exist, y'all. I'm just too boring for a lot of blog updates.


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Application Services - Senior, Mid-Level, Junior (Open to Flexible Working)
- Recruiter
- GlaxoSmithKline plc
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 11 Apr 2018
- Role
- Engineering & Science, IT
- Flexibility
- Various flexible options possible
- Contract Type
- Permanent
The newly formed Platforms organization at GSK will provide flexible solutions that exceed customer expectations through Innovation....Collaboration....and Acceleration.
There is no secret to building a team capable of transforming the Pharma industry - all starts with IT people! We believe we are building the best place for innovators to work in Technology and as a member of Application Services team YOU will be critical to our success as a company. We welcome strong techies with product, developer, designer, adoption or core Foundation services experience to join us in one of our core tech hubs. Apply today!
We are hiring the following skills and experience:
- Scrum Master
- Define Stories
- Prioritize Backlog
- Manage expectations
- Primary POC
- Frontend Engineers
- Service Engineers
- Deployment
- Javascript Hybrid
- Node
- User research
- Persona Development
- Design thinking
- Rapid prototyping
- UX Design
- Interface design
- User testing
- Align KPIs
- Analytics Design
- Change Management
- Qual and Quant post-launch
- Ongoing roadmap development
Foundational Services:
- Logging Services
- Identity and Access Management
- MaaS
- BaaS
- Caching
- Messaging
These significant career opportunities will be based in the U.S. (Philadelphia & Raleigh), London, UK and Poznan, Poland.
About Platforms at GSK:
GSK is implementing a new platform that integrates, simplifies, and unlocks all the data across our three businesses of pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare and vaccines to drive innovation and decision-making. We are building a new platform to completely change the way we deliver technology solutions across the pharmaceutical industry. For example, bringing in new technologies for drug discovery to significantly shorten the amount of time it takes to bring new drugs to market; leveraging technology in the real-world to better understand how our drugs and devices can have a greater impact on patients and consumers.
The new Platforms Organisation will focus on technical excellence by:
- providing access to abstracted data through repeatable frameworks and modern development patterns,
- defining technology stacks in an optimized way that deliver agility and allow us to run application and services at the point of need,
- leveraging public and private cloud services as best fit for application and data,
- enabling both native and hybrid application services to support our business challenges.
What Do We Offer?
We seek candidates who can make outstanding contributions to our organization.
We will support you in achieving your role and career ambitions!
You'll also receive a competitive salary package including on target bonus, shares, private medical insurance, company pension plan, annual holiday, private healthcare option, bonus scheme and a share purchase scheme plus a personalized career development pathway.
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As this is a long-term project we will be hiring throughout 2018, however please apply immediately to ensure you're in the running!
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies for this role. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Why GSK?
About GSK:
GSK is a science-led global healthcare company. We have three world-leading businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. We are committed to widening access to our products so more people can benefit, no matter where they live in the world or what they can afford to pay. In 2016 we produced more than two billion packs of medicine, delivered 833 million doses of vaccines and produced five billion packs of consumer healthcare products. Through our 89 manufacturing sites, we serve customers in 190 countries. GSK is a company of around 100,000 individuals united by our mission and our four values of patient focus, integrity, respect for people and transparency.
Contact information:
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK HR Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Sunday Yoga on the Meadow
March 11, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come stretch your body and relax your spirit! Trained yoga instructors lead classes for all ages and ability levels here on our green, grassy fields. Bring your own mat.
Entry to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is $10. An annual day-use-only pass for all Nevada State Parks is available for $75. There is no charge to participate in this event.


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Winter is that time of year in Chicago where you need to find an excuse to go out. Why bother getting off the couch when the wind chills are below zero?! As much as I enjoy streaming Netflx, I was glad to have an incentive to turn off the TV on a recent Friday night.
The art of puppetry is was brought me to life. Puppets and their masters were in the spotlight for 11 gray January days at the inaugural Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Although we're known as the Second City, there is no other U.S. city with an international puppet festival. Take that, New York!
The festival is the vision of longtime Chicago puppeteer Blair Thomas. Kudos to Thomas for creating an event that celebrates this classic art form that celebrates childhood and imagination. Several events event came with no strings attached… and by that I mean FREE. I attended one of the closing performances, Blair Thomas' own masterful production of Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant, put on by the Chicago Children's Theatre.
It's a touching story about the transformation of an old man from being a selfish grouch to a loving, joyous spirit. Per usual, Chicago Children's Theatre weaves a poignant tale that appeals to young children as well adults. With only two people on stage throughout the entire performance, it seems like a remarkably simple production. Yet, the thoughtful performance by puppeteer Sam Deutsch seems both charming and magical. Young children were wide-eyed with awe as the puppets came to life.
The other performer on stage is musician Michael Smith, the play's co-creator. Smith provides not only the music, but serves as the play's narrator. His gruff folk tunes are a perfect accompaniment to the old giant's journey on stage. As he ban children from his garden, his entire village is plunged into perpetual winter. The giant then faces loneliness and despair, eventually coming to embrace the children, the energy and enthusiasm they bring to the world. Spring returns and the cycle of life is celebrated. It's a heartwarming tale and served as a great end to the inaugural Chicago International Puppet Festival.
The author was provided with complimentary tickets for the purpose of this review.


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Upper Hunter Shire Council has resolved to undertake repairs to a Scone house owned by Council, with the aim of making it available as emergency accommodation.
The property was previously rented commercially as a home.
A section at the rear of the block on 145 Liverpool Street, could eventually become additional parking for Council's Scone Administration Centre.
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
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On top of computer problems I caught a cold over the weekend. I think it was from the gross, sticky counter at Denny's. (But I do love to eat breakfast in the middle of the night.) When I cough, I feel like I'm about to pass out.
Watching the Democrat Convention pushes my weakened endurance to its limit. I heard Nancy Pelosi say that the first achievement of her Congress was to pass nine bills helping people. That's as specific as she got -- helping people. And that was enough for her audience. They don't want to look at the specifics, they just want to hear banalities like Democrats help people. They are not in the least curious as to what businesses were regulated and whose liberty was destroyed in the Democrats' quest to help people. We passed nine bills helping people! Jesus, it's the Kindergarten Party.
I can't watch MSNBC when I see Keith Olbermann there. The network loses all credibility by asking its viewers to take that man seriously.
If I don't pass out from Nyquil, I will post updates of thoughts on the Democrat Convention as they come. Maybe I'll take two shots of Nyquil and one shot of George Dickel just to make sure I pass out.
UPDATE: Barack Obama sees the world as it is and how it should be. Excellent!
But what does he think it should be? We didn't get an answer to that from Michelle Obama. We tend not to get such specifics in these speeches, because specifics will anger somebody out there.
Michelle Obama said that Barack wants to make the economy better. Great! But who would disagree with that? Even Hitler wanted a better economy. No one in America thinks, "Damn it -- I was hoping Obama would make the economy worse!" Okay, some environmentalists might actually disagree, but everyone else nods in agreement. But what is Obama's plan to make the economy better?
Michelle's speech did what it was supposed to do: it humanized the Obamas and showed they had strong family values. None of this should matter much in a voter's thinking, compared to a candidate's political philosophy and his concrete policies and goals, but maybe this sentimental biography does move people.
The speech was imbued with the altruist premise that only in community service does one find true morality. This premise, which Michelle Obama surely does not think is controversial, was the scariest thing in her speech. I keep hearing her famous line, "Barack Obama will require you to work."


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Monday, September 7, 2015
Upcoming Panels on Diversity, Storytelling, and Game Writing!
Hi, in addition to the Game Writing Portfolio Workout on September 28 (Update! New overflow class date October 20 added), I'll be speaking on a couple panels this month as well as at New York ComicCon (Yay!) in early October.
I'm excited to represent Women in Games International (WIGI) on a panel about diversity initiatives in law and technology. I've spoken about the need for diversity in the game industry at GDC, Austin Game Conference, and most recently, at the 2015 Different Games Conference. I was recently profiled in "6 Inspiring Women Who Have Succeeded in Male-Dominated Industries" and I'm really interested in hearing what other industries have done to help women succeed.
The panel is open to the public. To attend, RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com by Sept 14.
Tech Talk: Diversity in Law & Technology
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
5:30 - 7:00 PM (Networking at 5:30, Panel at 6:00)
New York Law School, Room W300
The following week, coinciding with IFP Independent Film Week, I will be on a NY Film Loft panel about women influencers from film, TV, digital media and gaming. A limited amount of tickets for this event will be available. Otherwise, it's invite-only and event attendees will be from top media companies, press and content creators.
Register here to learn about storytelling in various entertainment forms. General admission includes event, beverages/snacks and digital download.
Storytime: Women in Media & Entertainment
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM (Networking included)
115 E 23rd St, 3rd Floor, NY, NY
Update: Due to unforeseen logistical issues, this event has been postponed until October.
Sande Chen is a writer and game designer whose work has spanned 10 years in the industry. Her credits include 1999 IGF winner Terminus, 2007 PC RPG of the Year The Witcher, and Wizard 101. She is one of the founding members of the IGDA Game Design SIG.
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All items > Knives > Automatic Knives > Protech (Auto) > Protech Custom Automatics
- Overall Length:7.56"
- Blade Length:3.15"
- Blade Thickness:0.11"
- Blade Material:Damascus
- Blade Style:Spear Point
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.41"
- Handle Thickness:0.45"
- Handle Material:Pearl
- Color:Gray, White
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:2.97 oz.
- User:Right Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Automatic
- Opener:Push Button
- Lock Type:Plunge Lock
- Brand:Protech
- Model:Godson
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Collection, Everyday Carry
- Finish:Damascus
- Product Type:Knife
This Steel Custom Godson knife from Protech is sure to be a prized collection piece! It features a 416 stainless steel handle frame with a hand satin finish. The handle has gorgeous mother of pearl inlays front and back and matching firing button insert. The blade is Robert Eggerling high carbon Damascus steel. The pocket clip is satin finished.