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Ibudilast for Cognitive Enhancement: Every Human Study on Ibudilast and the Brain
Ibudilast as a Nootropic
Ibudilast (MN-166 or AV-411) is on my short list of the best nootropics I've tried (along with LLLT, intranasal insulin, concentrated oxygen, etc.).
I've written previously about how it works and where to buy it here but I love to actually show people the science (that's why I post so many abstracts!).
It's currently the best phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor available imo which means that it enhances cerebral blood flow, significantly decreases brain inflammation, and should massively increase the expression of genes related to learning and memory (through cAMP/PKA/CREB).
Here's a nice review article that summarizes the data on phosphodiesterase 4 quite nicely. PDE4 as a target for cognition enhancement.
Check out this short video (watch at 2x speed) to see how this pathway works.
So, in the spirit of my previous LLLT and intranasal insulin research posts, I decided to make a post where I compile all of the available human studies on ibudilast.
I'll keep updating this post regularly as new data comes in.
Read away!
Ibudilast: The Human Studies
J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2016 Jun 6. [Epub ahead of print]
Safety of Intravenous Methamphetamine Administration During Ibudilast Treatment.
DeYoung DZ1, Heinzerling KG, Swanson AN, Tsuang J, Furst BA, Yi Y, Wu YN, Moody DE, Andrenyak DM, Shoptaw SJ.
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Methamphetamine dependence is a significant public health concern without any approved medications for treatment. We evaluated ibudilast, a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor, to assess the safety and tolerability during intravenous methamphetamine administration. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, within-subjects crossover clinical trial.
Participants received ibudilast (20 mg twice daily followed by 50 mg twice daily) and placebo, with order determined by randomization, and then underwent intravenous methamphetamine challenges (15 and 30 mg). We monitored cardiovascular effects, methamphetamine pharmacokinetics, and reported adverse events.
Ibudilast treatment had similar rates of adverse events compared with placebo, and there was no significant augmentation of cardiovascular effects of methamphetamine. Pharmacokinetic analysis revealed no clinically significant change in maximum concentration or half-life of methamphetamine with ibudilast.
Methamphetamine administration during ibudilast treatment was well tolerated without additive cardiovascular effects or serious adverse events, providing initial safety data to pursue ibudilast's effectiveness for the treatment of methamphetamine dependence.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2016 May 1;162:245-50. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.02.036. Epub 2016 Mar 3.
Ibudilast attenuates subjective effects of methamphetamine in a placebo-controlled inpatient study.
Worley MJ1, Heinzerling KG2, Roche DJ3, Shoptaw S2.
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Despite numerous clinical trials no efficacious medications for methamphetamine (MA) have been identified. Neuroinflammation, which has a role in MA-related reward and neurodegeneration, is a novel MA pharmacotherapy target. Ibudilast inhibits activation of microglia and pro-inflammatory cytokines and has reduced MA self-administration in preclinical research. This study examined whether ibudilast would reduce subjective effects of MA in humans.
Adult, non-treatment seeking, MA-dependent volunteers (N=11) received oral placebo, moderate ibudilast (40mg), and high-dose ibudilast (100mg) via twice-daily dosing for 7days each in an inpatient setting. Following infusions of saline, MA 15mg, and MA 30mg participants rated 12 subjective drug effects on a visual analog scale (VAS).
As demonstrated by statistically-significant ibudilast×MA condition interactions (p<.05), ibudilast reduced several MA-related subjective effects including High, Effect (i.e., any drug effect), Good, Stimulated and Like. The ibudilast-related reductions were most pronounced in the MA 30mg infusions, with ibudilast 100mg significantly reducing Effect (97.5% CI [-12.54, -2.27]), High (97.5% CI [-12.01, -1.65]), and Good (97.5% CI [-11.20, -0.21]), compared to placebo.
Ibudilast appeared to reduce reward-related subjective effects of MA in this early-stage study, possibly due to altering the processes of neuroinflammation involved in MA reward. Given this novel mechanism of action and the absence of an efficacious medication for MA dependence, ibudilast warrants further study to evaluate its clinical efficacy.
Addict Biol. 2016 Jul;21(4):895-903. doi: 10.1111/adb.12261. Epub 2015 May 14.
The effects of ibudilast, a glial activation inhibitor, on opioid withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent volunteers.
Cooper ZD1, Johnson KW1, Pavlicova M2, Glass A3, Vosburg SK1, Sullivan MA1, Manubay JM1, Martinez DM1, Jones JD1, Saccone PA1, Comer SD1.
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Glial activation is hypothesized to contribute directly to opioid withdrawal. This study investigated the dose-dependent effects of a glial cell modulator, ibudilast, on withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent volunteers after abrupt discontinuation of morphine administration. Non-treatment-seeking heroin-dependent volunteers (n = 31) completed the in-patient, double-blind, placebo-controlled, within-subject and between-group study. Volunteers were maintained on morphine (30 mg, QID) for 14 days and placebo (0 mg, QID) for the last 7 days of the 3-week study. Volunteers also received placebo (0 mg, PO, BID) capsules on days 1-7. On days 8-21, volunteers were randomized to receive ibudilast (20 or 40 mg, PO, BID) or placebo capsules. Subjective and clinical ratings of withdrawal symptoms were completed daily using daily using the Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (SOWS) and Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS). Medication side effects were also monitored. Relative to the first 2 weeks, all groups exhibited withdrawal during the third week as assessed by the SOWS and COWS (P ≤ 0.0001). Although overall SOWS scores did not differ between groups, exploratory analyses pooling the two ibudilast groups demonstrated that they had lower ratings of withdrawal symptoms on SOWS items ('anxious,' 'perspiring,' 'restless,' 'stomach cramps') during detoxification relative to the placebo group. Ibudilast was well tolerated; no serious adverse events occurred during the study. Pharmacological modulation of glial activity with ibudilast decreased some subjective ratings of opioid withdrawal symptoms. These exploratory findings are the first to demonstrate the potential clinical utility of glial modulators for treating opioid withdrawal in humans.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2014 Jan;23(1):51-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2012.09.007. Epub 2012 Oct 22.
Effect of ibudilast on the reciprocal inhibitory visual-vestibular interaction closely related to dizziness after cerebral ischemia.
Inoue N1, Fukuda S2, Inada T2, Sameshima E2, Tokushima Y2, Harada M2.
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Many patients with chronic cerebrovascular diseases suffer dizziness. Our earlier findings suggested that prolonged terms of dizziness episodes may decrease the regional cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the occipital visual cortex via a remote effect from the vestibular cortex.
We studied 9 patients who suffered episodes of dizziness since the onset of chronic cerebral ischemia. Their at-rest CBF was measured at entry into the study and approximately 3 months after the start of ibudilast therapy when all patients reported the resolution of dizziness.
After 3 months of ibudilast their at-rest CBF was significantly increased in the left occipital lobe (P = .02). CBF after acetazolamide (ACZ) loading was significantly increased in the bilateral occipital lobes (right, P = .049; left, P = .02) and in the bilateral parieto-insular vestibular cortex (PIVC; right and left, P = .02). There were no significant CBF changes in any other areas.
Our findings indicate that the occipital cortex and PIVC were implicated in their dizziness after cerebral ischemia. We discuss the underlying mechanism(s) and the relationship between dizziness and reciprocal inhibitory visual-vestibular interactions.
Biomed Chromatogr. 2010 Mar;24(3):324-8. doi: 10.1002/bmc.1293.
Determination of ibudilast in human serum by high-performance liquid chromatography for pharmacokinetic study.
Yoon H1, Cho HY, Lee YB.
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A simple, accurate, precise and cost effective reversed-phase HPLC method was developed to determine the concentration of ibudilast in human serum. Ibudilast and an internal standard, butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with methyl tert-butyl ether. HPLC analysis was carried out under the following conditions: a Luna C(18)(2) 5 microm column, a mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.02% phosphoric acid (50 : 50, v/v, adjusted to pH 6.0 with triethylamine) and a UV detector at 319 nm. The chromatograms showed good resolution and sensitivity as well as no interference from the human serum. The calibration curves were linear over the concentration range, 1-100 ng/mL, for serum with correlation coefficients >0.999. The intra- and inter-day assay precision as well as the accuracy fulfilled the international requirements. The mean absolute recovery for human serum was 101.7 +/- 6.1%. The lower limit of quantitation in human serum was 1 ng/mL, which is sensitive enough for pharmacokinetic studies. Stability studies revealed that ibudilast in human serum was stable during storage as well as during the assay procedure. This method was applied successfully to an examination of the pharmacokinetics of ibudilast in human subjects following a single oral dose of an ibudilast (10 mg) capsule.
Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2009 Jan;23(2):63-6.
Clinical research of Ibudilast on treating the steroid resistant allergic rhinitis.
Luo H1, Tao Z, Yan N, Liang J, Wang P, Wang J.
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To compare the efficacy and safety of histamine H1 receptor antagonist loratadine with Leukotriene receptor antagonist Ibudilast in steroid resistant allergic rhinitis in a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Thirty-five cases were treated by Ibudilast, and 34 cases by loratadine. Score system was used to compare the therapeutic effect of these two drugs on clinical symptoms and signs.
Ibudilast shows a better curative effect than loratadine in the improvement of the total scores on clinical symptom and signs(P<0.05). Scores of symptoms and signs in Ibudilast group after 3, 7, 14 days decreased significantly by means of square analysis of single factor (P<0.01). No complication was observed.
Ibudilast can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms and signs of steroid resistant allergic rhinitis with confirmed efficacy and safety, thus is recommended in steroid resistant allergic rhinitis. Increased doses or prolonged treatment of steroid is inappropriate.
Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2008 Dec;66(6):792-801. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2008.03270.x.
Ibudilast in healthy volunteers: safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics with single and multiple doses.
Rolan P1, Gibbons JA, He L, Chang E, Jones D, Gross MI, Davidson JB, Sanftner LM, Johnson KW.
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To investigate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK) of ibudilast after a single-dose and a multiple-dose regimen.
Healthy adult male (n = 9) and female (n = 9) volunteers were evaluated over a 17-day stay in a Phase 1 unit. Subjects were randomized 1 : 3 to either oral placebo or ibudilast at 30-mg single administration followed by 14 days of 30 mg b.i.d. Complete safety analyses were performed and, for PK, plasma and urine samples were analysed for ibudilast and its major metabolite.
Ibudilast was generally well tolerated. No serious adverse events occurred. Treatment-related adverse events included hyperhidrosis, headache and nausea. Two subjects discontinued after a few days at 30 mg b.i.d. because of vomiting. Although samples sizes were too small to rule out a sex difference, PK were similar in men and women. The mean half-life for ibudilast was 19 h and median T(max) was 4-6 h. Mean (SD) steady-state plasma C(max) and AUC(0-24) were 60 (25) ng ml(-1) and 1004 (303) ng h ml(-1), respectively. Plasma levels of 6,7- dihydrodiol-ibudilast were approximately 30% of the parent.
Ibudilast is generally well tolerated in healthy adults when given as a single oral dose of 30 mg followed by 30 mg b.i.d. (60 mg day(-1)) for 14 days. Plasma PK reached steady state within 2 days of starting the b.i.d. regimen. Exposure to ibudilast was achieved of a magnitude comparable to that associated with efficacy in rat chronic pain models.
Arzneimittelforschung. 2008;58(6):277-82. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1296507.
Effect of ibudilast on non-specific symptoms in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia. Analysis of cerebral blood flow.
Inoue N1, Harada M.
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Many patients with chronic cerebrovascular disease complain that dizziness and depression negatively affect their daily lives. In these patients, ibudilast (CAS 50847-11-5) reportedly ameliorated dizziness. The efficacy of ibudilast was investigated and its effect on the cerebral blood flow (CBF) was recorded.
The study population consisted of 11 patients (male and female) with chronic cerebrovascular disease complaining of dizziness or depression. They received 30 mg of ibudilast orally per day. The grade of vertigo and depression at entry into this study and 2 and 6 months after the start of therapy was recorded. Their depressive state was scored with the Japan Stroke Scale-Depression Scale (JSS-D) and their cerebral blood flow (CBF) was measured before and approximately 3 months after the start of ibudilast therapy.
At 6 months after the start of ibudilast therapy, all patients reported the resolution of dizziness; of the 6 patients with depression at entry, all experienced significant improvement. At 3 months, the CBF was significantly increased in the right frontal (p = 0.019) and occipital cortex (p = 0.004) with no significant changes in the cerebellar folia, subcortical gray matter (striatum and thalamus), and other cerebral cortices in the right cerebral hemisphere. There were no significant CBF changes in any areas of the left cerebral hemisphere.
In patients treated with ibudilast, the amelioration of dizziness and depression was accompanied by a CBF increase in the right frontal and occipital cortices. These findings suggest that the right frontal and occipital cortices may be related to their dizziness and depression.
J UOEH. 2005 Dec 1;27(4):377-83.
Clinical application of ibudilast for elder patients with chronic subdural hematoma.
Ohta H1, Genmoto T, Akiba D, Urasaki E, Yokota A.
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Ibudilast, an antagonist of platelet-activating factor receptors, was administered to patients with chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) to assess its effectiveness in preventing recurrence. The remaining volumes of subdural hematomas on brain computed tomography were measured approximately 1-2 months after using ibudilast. The hematomas were significantly smaller and there was no recurrence. Ibudilast administration may be useful in the prevention of recurrence of CSDH.
Mult Scler. 2004 Oct;10(5):494-8.
Ibudilast, a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor, regulates Th1/Th2 balance and NKT cell subset in multiple sclerosis.
Feng J1, Misu T, Fujihara K, Sakoda S, Nakatsuji Y, Fukaura H, Kikuchi S, Tashiro K, Suzumura A, Ishii N, Sugamura K, Nakashima I, Itoyama Y.
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We investigated the immunoregulatory effects of ibudilast, a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor, at a clinically applicable dose (60 mg/day p.o. for four weeks) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Sensitive real-time PCR for quantifying cytokine mRNA in the blood CD4+ cells revealed that the ibudilast monotherapy significantly reduced tumour necrosis factor-alpha and interferon (IFN)-gamma mRNA and the IFN-gamma/interleukin-4 mRNA ratio, suggesting a shift in the cytokine profile from Th1 toward Th2 dominancy. In a flow cytometric analysis, natural killer T cells, which have been reported to relate to Th2 responses in MS and its animal model (experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis), increased significantly after the therapy. None of the significant immunological changes were seen in healthy subjects or untreated MS patients. Ibudilast may be a promising therapy for MS and its clinical effects warrant further study.
Angiology. 1995 Aug;46(8):699-703.
Efficacy of Ibudilast on lower limb circulation of diabetic patients with minimally impaired baseline flow: a study using color Doppler ultrasonography and laser Doppler flowmetry.
Sone H1, Okuda Y, Asakura Y, Asano M, Mizutani M, Bannai C, Yamashita K.
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Ibudilast is a prostacyclin-mediated vasodilator and antiplatelet agent. The hemodynamic effects of ibudilast were evaluated in 41 patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus by means of two-dimensional Doppler ultrasonography and laser Doppler blood flowmetry. Before and one hour after oral administration of ibudilast (10 mg), or elastase (1800 U) as a control, the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the dorsal pedis artery, its blood flow index (BFI), and dermal microcirculatory blood volume (MBV) were measured. In the ibudilast group, all of the parameters (CSA, BFI, and MBV) significantly increased as compared with the elastase group. These data suggest that ibudilast is effective in ameliorating diabetic macroangiopathy and microangiopathy of the lower limbs.
Neurol Res. 1993 Jun;15(3):169-73.
Pharmacological effects of ibudilast on cerebral circulation: a PET study.
Fukuyama H1, Kimura J, Yamaguchi S, Yamauchi H, Ogawa M, Doi T, Yonekura Y, Konishi J.
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To evaluate the pharmacological effects of ibudilast on cerebral circulation, we examined 5 ischaemic stroke patients, using positron emission tomography, and we measured cerebral blood flow (CBF). Ibudilast loading per os led to a remarkable increase in CBF after 30 min. This CBF elevation was observed in the lesion side as well as in the nonlesion hemisphere. Therefore, we can confirm that ibudilast ameliorates the chronic low perfusion state of CBF in the ischaemic stroke patient.
Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi. 1993;95(5):392-416.
A quantitative pharmaco-EEG study on psychotropic properties of cerebral metabolic enhancers: comparison between young and elderly healthy volunteers.
Nobuhara K1.
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In order to investigate psychotropic properties of cerebral metabolic enhancers (CMEs), the author carried out two identical quantitative pharmaco-EEG studies in different age groups of healthy volunteers; the young group (group-Y) consisted of six males between the ages of 21-26 years and elderly group (group-E) consisted of six males between the ages of 60-66 years. The drugs tested were five CMEs, dihydroergotoxine mesylate (DHE), propentofylline (PPF), nicergoline (NCG), lisuride maleate (LIS) and ibudilast (IDL). Each volunteer received either of the five test drugs or inert placebo in six one-day weekly sessions' according to single-blind, randomized crossover design. In each session, a single oral dose, equivalent to the clinically recommended daily dose, of either drug or placebo was administered and EEGs were recorded before and 1.3 and 6 hours after the drug administration. Firstly, the background EEGs before the drug administration were compared between the two groups. Group-E showed less slow activities and more alpha and fast activities than group -Y. This difference in background EEG profiles between two groups are considered to be due to physiological aging process. Secondly, drug effects on EEGs in two groups were compared. There were discrepancies in drug-induced EEG changes between the groups. In group-Y, any of the five tested CMEs did not induce EEG changes that were significantly different from placebo, whereas, in group-E, drug-induced EEG changes were more apparent. In group-E, DHE and PPF induced similar EEG changes, which were characterized by a decrease of alpha activity associated with marked decreases of slow and fast activities, the EEG profile similar to thymoleptics with sedative effects. LIS and IDL induced a decrease of alpha activity and an increase of fast activities, the profile close to thymoleptics with mood-elevating (stimulant) effects. NCG induced an increase of slow activities, the profile close to central depressants. These results in this study coincided with the experimental and subjective classification of the clinical effects of CMEs. Further analysis of EEG profiles based on principal component analysis indicated that there were two major components in background EEGs. There were discrepancies in the response to CMEs between two groups. In group-Y, CME-induced changes were seen mainly in the second principal component, while in group-E, the changes were seen mainly in the first principal component. These results suggested CMEs provoked thymoleptic effects by affecting the essential component of the EEG basic rhythm.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)
No To Shinkei. 1993 Feb;45(2):139-42.
SPECT evaluation of effect of cerebral vasodilator by the subtraction method using Tc-99m HMPAO.
Sugiyama Y1, Haba K, Yokoyama K.
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The effects of cerebral vasodilator are generally evaluated by observing whether the clinical improvement is applicable after the period of the drug administration. This report describes a novel approach to the evaluation for the effect of the drug using Tc-99m HMPAO. Consecutive brain Tc-99m HMPAO studies before and after a cerebral vasodilator, Ibudilast, administration were performed within 5 hours on 10 patients with cerebral infarction at chronic state. Five patients showed increased perfusion nearby the affected vascular territories after the po administration of Ibudilast. Significant changes in the brain perfusion pattern were determined using an image subtraction technique. This consecutive Tc-99m HMPAO subtraction SPECT technique seems to be useful for evaluating the therapeutic effect of cerebral vasodilator. This method can be performed within a short period of time, safely and sensibly.
J Asthma. 1992;29(4):245-52.
Effect of ibudilast: a novel antiasthmatic agent, on airway hypersensitivity in bronchial asthma.
Kawasaki A1, Hoshino K, Osaki R, Mizushima Y, Yano S.
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Ibudilast, a unique agent with vasodilating and antiallergic actions, was studied in 13 asthmatics for its effect on airway hypersensitivity to histamine inhalation. The PC20 values improved significantly from 355.6 to 620.5 micrograms/ml at 3 months and further to 731.4 micrograms/ml at 6 months following the initial treatment with ibudilast (20 mg twice daily orally). In addition, the severity of the attacks decreased significantly. Improvements in the PC20 and asthmatic symptoms also were observed in the disodium chromoglycate group, but these were equal to or lesser than those in the ibudilast group. No improvement was observed in the untreated control group. These results suggest that ibudilast would be an effective agent for improving nonspecific airway hypersensitivity in asthmatics.
Ophthalmic Res. 1992;24(4):197-202.
Ibudilast may improve retinal circulation in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Suzuki R1, Sugihara I, Ishibashi T, Kurimoto S.
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Ibudilast selectively vasodilates cerebral vessels without reducing blood pressure. We investigated the effect of the drug on retinal circulation in 8 patients with diabetes mellitus, using the video-densitometric image analysis of fluorescein angiography. We compared the build up time, the time constant of washout rate and the mean circulation time (MCT) before and after oral therapy with ibudilast. After 2 weeks of daily administration (30 mg), MCT was shortened significantly (4.2 +/- 2.8 vs. 3.0 +/- 1.6 s, p = 0.0215). Since retinal circulation in patients with diabetes mellitus was improved by ibudilast, the drug may be useful to treat disorders such as diabetic retinopathy.


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Lufeng Wins Top HSE Award
The chief executive's prize for health, safety and the environment in 2005 was presented to Statoil's Lufeng life extension project in the South China Sea on December 14th.
According to the jury, purposeful, systematic and long-term HSE work was pursued during this program for increasing the field's time on stream.
The Lufeng project was one of six finalists for the award. It was carried out by a multicultural team with no lost-time injuries or serious incidents.
New wells and technology are helping to extend Lufeng's producing life from February 2004 until 2008.
"Despite the challenges faced when working in a multicultural environment, first-class results have been achieved," the citation for the Lufeng project reads.
"Experience from the work done will be extremely useful for Statoil's future international commitment."
The prize was presented at the corporate summit in Stavanger by chief executive Helge Lund, who also chaired the jury.
"To me, HSE is about sensible actions, healthy attitudes and professional hands-on leadership," Mr. Lund observed during the award ceremony.
"Sensible action has to do with thorough maintenance, well thought-through technical planning and design, and compliance with basic rules and procedures."
He added that healthy attitudes relate to fundamental behavior, understanding and respect for work processes and procedures. The latter are made to protect people and hardware from damage and must be followed.
"Having rules and procedures is not a goal in itself. They should be as simple and straightforward as possible, and should not be a hindrance to what is also perhaps the most important aspect for HSE – professional, practical leadership."
Mr. Lund noted that HSE is also a competitive advantage for Statoil. "The way we conduct our business in relation to HSE and the wider community is as important as the financial results we create."
When Lufeng came on stream in 1997, it was the first development outside Norway to be operated by Statoil.
A 75 percent interest in the field is held by the group through its wholly-owned Statoil Orient Inc subsidiary, while the China National Offshore Oil Company holds the remainder.
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Wild Hogs Regulations In Vermont
Resident License: Current Vermont Hunting License $22
Non-Resident License: Current Non-Resident Vermont Hunting License $100
Resident Tag Fee: No tag required
Non-Resident Tag Fee: No Tag Required
Limit: No Limit In Vermont
Season: Unregulated, as wild hogs are not game animals in Vermont
Legal Method of Take: Any legal firearm
Dogs: Yes
Night Time Hunting: Yes
Use Of Silencer: No, you cannot hunt wild hogs with a silencer in Vermont.
Baiting: Yes
Trapping: Yes
Summary: According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, they are unaware of any sighting in Vermont of wild hogs. They are not protected in Vermont so if one is seen they can be taken with a valid Vermont hunting license. As of July 1, 2013 all captive hunt facilities are banned from having wild hogs.


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- noun the time required for an organism to eliminate naturally half the amount of a substance that has entered its body
- The time taken for half of the atoms of an unstable isotope to decay. Half-lives can be under a second (0.3 seconds for Sodium 20) or millions of years (about 4.5 billion years for Uranium 238).
- The time interval that elapses for a given radioactive substance to lose half of its radioactive intensity. That is, it is the time required for half the atoms of a given sample of identical nuclides to undergo decay. The half-life of 50V (an isotope of vanadium), for instance, is approximately 1.4 × 1017 years, while that for 6Be (an isotope of beryllium) is approximately 5.9 × 10-21 seconds. Also called radioactive half-life.
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04 Nov / Go Away.
Once, when I was in standard two, I was severely remonstrated by a teacher for telling another girl to go away. It hadn't seemed like such a bad thing at the time. I was eight years old, I was planning a secret surprise with my friend, and we didn't want to let the cat out of the bag.
I was called out in front of the class, and had to stand there while my teacher listed to all of my peers my many flaws. I also wasn't allowed to talk to my friend for the rest of the week. I got the message; this was the worst thing that you could say to another human being.
Worse than a b***h, worse than a b*****d, worse than calling the slow kid in the class a r****d.
For skipping school you got the strap; for pushing someone into the sharp edge of the jungle gym you got a talking to, and then the strap. Quick and easy and over in less than a minute. But for daring to tell someone else in the school yard to go away when you didn't want to play with them – that earned you a week long punishment.
Corporal punishment has faded into the past since then; for all I know everything now involves week long psychological torture rather than a short, sharp assault by a full-grown adult on a small child. Or you get a "time-out" whatever that new-age stuff means.
Never mind. Back to the point.
I still have days where I'm busy or I'm grumpy or I just don't want to be dealing with you lot of humans today thank you very much. I still have days where I want to tell everybody on earth to sod off to another piece of the planet and don't make any noise while you're at it.
And yet I would still rather bite through my lower lip rather than just tell you politely to GO AWAY.


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Holidays in Tirol: Zillertal Arena
Be it a summer or winter vacation - Zillertal Arena is always worth a visit thanks to the unrivaled mountains and Alpine side valleys embedded in the scenic Zillertal Nature Park and Hohe Tauern National Park. In the winter, the Zillertal Arena offers the valley's biggest ski area in close vicinity to the adjacent Pinzgau region. In the summer, the Zillertal Arena makes a real paradise for hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers and alpinists. Climbing fans get together at Riederklamm rock garden or Gerlosstein via ferrata. Families and kids are strongly recommended to explore the marvelous Durlassboden water reservoir in Gerlos on hot summer days. The ultimate Arena Coaster in Zell promises thrilling moments as well as the WaterWonderWorlds right next to the scenic Krimml Waterfalls.
Snow & Action – Winter fun in the Zillertal Arena
The huge Zillertal Arena ski area comprises several provinces and valleys, offering 160 kilometers of immaculate ski slopes, countless snow parks, speed checkpoints, ski movie tracks plus absolute snow reliability throughout the winter season. Therefore it ranks among Austria's most popular winter holiday destinations. The choice is really varied: nine ski and snowboard schools for the youngest guests, some 40 quaint mountain huts and inns serving local specialties, free skibus shuttles running between Zell, Gerlos, Wald, Krimml and Königsleiten. The unique Zillertal Arena skipass is also valid in the Wildkogel Ski Arena and in Neukirchen am Großvenediger. Families enjoy wonderful winter days in the Gerlosstein ski area where the youngest skiers can access the slopes by mountain gondola from Hainzenberg. The wide open ski runs cater for beginners and advanced alike. Passionate snowboarders and freestylers head for the Hot Zone snow park in Gerlos at 2000 meters above sea level. Spend a great winter holiday in the Zillertal Arena!


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Bravoholics, there's something that we can all learn from Scheana Shay of Vanderpump Rules, believe it or not, and that's what happens when you use too many photo filters, too much Photoshop, and a metric crap ton of makeup.
In a recent photo Scheana shared, you can see that her nose has went awol. Below, you'll find the shocking photo:
Happy #BeautyTuesday! Not only did @makeupbymarine kill it on my makeup, but she didn't even have to touch my brows thanks to @lucyhartink! I wake up everyday with amazing brows thanks to her!! And thank you @drboxerwachler for my killer contacts!! ??: @sealedwithakrisnails Details on my snapchat! -scheanamarie ?
After we've watched former Vanderpump Rules star, LaLa Kent transform herself into the ultimate Jersey Shore cast member, we're watching as Scheana Marie transforms herself into a real life mannequin / Chinese love doll.
Everything from her outrageously blue contacts, to her soulless gaze, to her arm that's stuck up awkwardly in the picture just to show off her puppy nails / wedding ring — she's transformed into a doll, ladies and gentleman.
I also like how Scheana nonchalantly tries to sneak her monstrous fingernails and/or wedding ring into every single picture that's taken of her.
Seriously, look at the picture above, and try to tell me another reason why her arm would be like that… It's just awkward.
Either way, let this be a lesson, kiddos — hire someone to do the Photoshopping for you. 😉


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Justine McCarthy: Our reputation for free speech is under pressure
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Denis O'Brien, the billionaire telecoms and media magnate, addressed an Irish Network conference in New York in March 2010. He told the audience that folks back home were worried about the damage Ireland's reputation was suffering in the fall-out from the economic crisis. "I'd be much more worried if I were Greek though," he added presciently, and to appreciative laughter. The Digicel and Communicorp owner said if he were to start a new business in Ireland, only one sector would attract him. "I'd set up a bank," he said.
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Two candidates eliminated in Wexford after the first count
No candidate has been elected in Wexford after the first count.
At around 6.45pm the first count results were announced with Minister Brendan Howlin bucking the national trend for Labour and topping the poll with 10,574 votes.
He was followed by Cllr James Browne who secured 9,827 first preference votes while Deputy Mick Wallace received 7,917 votes.
Senator Mick D'Arcy received 7,798 votes followed by Deputy Paul Kehoe on 7,696 votes and Sinn Fein councillor Johnny Mythen getting 7,260 votes.
Fianna Fail's Malcolm Byrne received 6,115 votes while running mate Aoife Byrne received 3,164 votes.
Mayor of Wexford Ger Carthy received 3,134 votes with Leonard Kelly of the Social Democrats picking up 1,635 votes.
Cllr Deirdre Wadding picking up 1,472 first preference votes and Independent John Dwyer received 1,265.
Julie Hogan of Fine Gael received 1,214 votes while Ann Walsh of the Green Party received 1,056.
The remaining votes went to Caroline Foxe (930), Emmet Moloney (476) and David Lloyd (128).
David Lloyd and Emmet Moloney were eliminated and their votes are now being counted and distributed.
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'"The Grand", as it is known to all who have had the pleasure to live under it, or ski beside it, or hike around it, or climb to the top of it, is more than the highest mountain in what many would call the continental United States' most spectacular range. It is a magnet, a motherlode, a home base to a breed of people who have no home. Not just people who ski and climb, but skiers and climbers, the ones who relegate real-life activities like laundry and relationships to those couple of weeks in the spring and fall when the lifts have closed but it's too slick to climb, or the snow has come but the runs aren't yet open."
-Pam Houston, On (Not) Climbing the Grand Teton
April 30, 2012, Washington, DC: It was the summer of 1998 when two friends and I got in the car to travel to Jackson.
We were drawn out west by an empty house of a relative and free couple of months ahead. We'd work in a deli and at a swimming pool and paint houses and host patrons at a restaurant. In our time off, we'd float down Fish Creek and eat Pearl Street Bagels while lounging in the rippling water at the edge of the Snake River. We'd bike the long roads between the town of Wilson and Jackson Hole and spend evenings casting fly fishing rods over the backyard just for practice in the shadow of the Grand. We'd camp occasionally, spending a night out and climbing the trails on the back side of the ski slopes. On one occasion, we'd take the tram back down to Jackson Hole alongside a bridal party, cluelessly wedging our dirty backpacks up against the bride's beautiful, white dress.
The best thing about our temporary home in Jackson was that it became a stop on the road that summer for friends of friends road-tripping across country. Everyone knew someone who needed a place to crash, and we had more visitors than we could have imagined who would stop in to cook a meal in exchange for a night on the sofa. Town was full of college kids our age, both those who'd grown up there and returned for the summer, and those working on area ranches to get their first taste of west. We fit in seamlessly that summer. We knew then that we could be happy in lots of different landscapes.
Nine years later, we'd return to Jackson for a short week to pursue an adventure we'd been discussing ever since that long drive back east. We'd embark on a course that would culminate in climbing the Grand Teton with Exum Mountain Guides. We'd spend a few nights at the Climber's Ranch in the park during our training course out by Jenny Lake and eat pizza at Dornan's in Moose and visit The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar now that we were old enough to get in. On the day of our ascent, we'd reach the Lower Saddle in the worst weather and sleep there in Exum's tent, fourteen of us packed in like sardines in the rain. We'd awaken at 3 a.m., socked in in a dense fog, to hear that the final leg of our adventure would be called off.
An adventure cut short is just another reason to return, not that we need an excuse. Even without one, Jackson will pull us back, if only to visit eat fresh bagels with our feet dangling in the Snake River, watching the wide west float by.
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Water or plain water has so many benefits for our body. Besides increasing our metabolism process, it also can help us to discharge toxin of our body. Then, do you know that we need minerals every day? Well, consuming 2 liters of plain water per day becomes one of the characteristics for having healthy lifestyle. It will stimulate your body metabolism to work. So, plain water can be the first step of natural weight loss program. You can start your day by drinking water in the morning.
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There are so many foods with rich fibers. You can get them by consuming vegetables and fruits. Fibers can reduce carbohydrate absorption in our body. Do you know that carbohydrate can be the factor of over weight? To get fiber sources, you can consume fresh vegetables and fruits. Besides that, you also can eat any kinds of nuts.
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Protein is the important nutrition of our body. It can be used to control your appetite. Thats why protein can help you to avoid consuming many foods in a day. It is so effective way for helping your weight loss program. You can get protein sources by consuming eggs, milk, and nuts.
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If you have bad habit of consuming many foods, you have to change it by reducing your food portion. Today, you can also change your food supplying with vegetables and fruits. You have to focus on healthy foods consumption. You can consume foods with high proteins, vitamins, and fibers. It will supply your body nutrition everyday without amassing fat in your body.
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Dawn News sacked reporter on Corruption charges Dawn News insiders are saying that Shahzad Raza, reporter of Dawn News got fired recently on corruption charges of around Rs. 15 lac.
Dawn TV channel who got fame in highlighting so-called corruption of fellow journalists by hosting ApnaGareban show, is silent on this issue but there are speculations of his involvement in yellow journalism activities such as taking bribes just for one interview of Ch. Shujaat, PML-Q leader and after internal inquiry by TV Management, he is proven guilty of corruption and thus terminated. If true, it is really very shameful for all of us.
Union leaders are requested for proper inquiry of this incident which was happened in March. Interestingly, Shahzad Raza who joined Dawn News in 2006 is close friend of Matiullah Jan, host of ApnaGareban and his partner in many ventures. In a response on PressPakistan, a group joined by around 15,000 Pakistani journalists, Editor Dawn News TV issued following clarification: Dear all, I am constrained to write this e-mail over the false and malicious campaign against Shahzad Raza, who is a very respected journalist and colleague. He is one of the most prolific reporters in the industry and an asset for DawnNews.
I believe journalists should be extremely careful while hurling allegations against senior colleagues. To put the record straight I would like the whole community know that there was no inquiry initiated against him nor was Shahzad Raza fired. Shahzad Raza went on a journalism fellowship last year and is back now.
He is presently exploring other options and we wish him best of luck for his future. I hope the sender in question would find some courage and come forth with her/his true identity and put forth evidence regarding these allegations. Bests Mubashir Zaidi Editor DawnNews TV Courtesy: PressPakistan


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Walter NIGHTINGALE, of this City, son of age of William Nightingale and Mary Ann Rourke, a baptized Protestant, of the one part, and Margaret Ann Geeves of this parish, daughter of age of William Geeves and Charlotte Langford of the other part.
I don't have the date of his parents' marriage but show three children:Sarah, 1857, William, 1864, Henry, 1866 - no Walter, however.
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GED or High School diploma – This is the baseline, the starting gun, the GO on a Monopoly board. Before you can start to achieve any college degree, you need to have earned either a diploma, or a GED.
Associate Degree – This is the lowest tier of higher education academic degrees. While not as valuable as a Bachelor's degree, it is still an accepted and valuable achievement, and graduating with an AA (Associate of Arts) or AS (Associate of Science) can lead to increased value in the work place and increased wages. The Associate degree is the equivalent of two years of undergraduate college study. It is usually awarded by Junior college, community colleges, and technical schools, but can also be offered by four-year universities.
An Associate degree is earned upon completion of the required general education courses, and is sometimes earned by students without their knowledge as they pursue a Bachelor's degree. Students are usually not required to select a major or minor for the completion of the associate degree. Although no specification is necessary (an Associate degree is more general than a Bachelor's) it is possible to earn the degree in six different headings — data processing, health services and paramedical, public service technology, natural science technology, mechanical and engineering, and business and commerce.
Bachelors – The most sought-after college degree is this, which is awarded for completion of all requirements during four years of course work at a college. The four years is a standard rule of thumb, but a Bachelor's degree program can take anywhere from two to seven years to complete, depending on the school and the program.
It used to be the only common types of Bachelors degree were the BA (Bachelor of Arts) and BS (Bachelor of Science) but now the degree tend to be much more specific depending on your fiend of study. There is Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Math, Bachelor of Forestry, and dozens more. Virtually all of which are offered in a distance learning format. Use the Distance learning college search engine here.
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1. Don't Argue Religion.
You are not going to convert anybody during your divorce case, but you can turn your soon-to-be Ex against you and set yourself up to look like a hypocrite. I've seen it happen.
2. Don't Make Proposals You Are Not Fully Prepared to Live With.
It's a good way to either destroy your credibility or end up having to live with something you didn't want, all because you opened your mouth when your emotions were running high. Which leads me to my last point.
3. Don't Give Your Ex Access To Your Emotions.
They will use them to manipulate you. They will use them to irritate you into doing something they can use against you, or use them to make you look easily manipulated. Either way, you lose.


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I do not recall how I discovered the GXR and its great features, but I immediately replaced my Canon S80 with the GXR. Now the Canon served me well, particularly because I often had it with me. My DSLR (Nikon D700) stays behind most of the time. I have heard it said that the best photos are taken by the camera you have with you at the time.
I ordered the GXR with the P10 zoom and EVF. Later I was able to obtain an M Mount module, and I rapidly succumbed to Lens Buying Addiction (LBA). In addition to many manual Nikkors, I have CV, Canon, Russian, and Leitz lenses. My "small" camera bag floweth over. And it was staying behind.
A small sensor zoom, with auto exposure and auto focus can handle some situations where an manual, higher quality setup is not workable. Below is an image taken of a friend of mine in a Great Lakes Trainer.
This is an open cockpit two-place biplane. Occasionally he would invert the bird (fly upside down) and maintain level flight by applying one negative "G". This is where you hang in the straps and your guts try to exit your nose. Of course this is a hostile environment for contemplative photography. Also a bad place to have extensive equipment or equipment that is too valuable to use and maybe loose. The image was captured with the Canon S80 and is not a great picture, except that I can say that I got it. It stood up well enough to make an 11X14 print, and my buddy was very happy with his print.
I now plan to leave my precious M module and lenses behind (normally) and carry the GRX with P10 and EVF on a daily basis. I can't get images if I leave my gear behind.
On a slightly different subject, indoor pictures of people usually benefit more from good lighting than high resolution lensors. I have developed a method for adequate lighting using a minimum of equipment. The method is to use a small hand held external flash in conjunction with the GXRs pop-up unit. I attached a small thumb sized ring to the external flash, freeing up my left hand for other duties such as focusing with manual lenses. Then I can reposition the flash in my hand and use the external flash as intended.
The two images below illustrate this:
This unit works very well for me. It is a Sunpak PF20XD and can be either shoe mounted, or synched with the GXR pop-up, either auto or manual.
Again, my goal is to keep the equipment simple enough so that I have what I need (not what I lust for) with me. And capture some images.
I hope this has been of some use.
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There seems to be no urgency from the international community to address what could very quickly turn into another humanitarian crisis.
Syrian refugees need more than UN bickering
The United Nations has been almost entirely limited to empty statements and platitudes regarding the Syrian conflict. Regardless of how this civil war ends, history will not judge kindly the international community's endless bickering as Syrian civilians continue to be killed and forced from their homes.
On Friday, the General Assembly voted to condemn the regime's shelling of neighbourhoods and, indeed, deplored the impotence of the Security Council that has achieved so little. The day before, the UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan resigned. Diplomacy, for the time being, is dead.
At a news conference in Geneva on Thursday, Mr Annan also blamed the Security Council for "finger pointing and name calling", spreading the blame evenly between western countries that never gave diplomacy a chance, and Russia and China, which have blocked Security Council resolutions at almost every step. Mr Annan achieved next to nothing in his mission, but he did stick to a thankless task for as long as he could.
What comes next? Outside intervention still remains unlikely for the time being given Syria's robust air force and surface-to-air defences. There are two possible scenarios: prolonged civil war, which everyone fears, that might spill over into neighbouring countries; or an acceleration of defections by generals and Assad loyalists tipping the balance. Neither scenario ends well for President Bashar Al Assad.
In the near future, however, it is ordinary Syrians who suffer. An almost irreversible harm has befallen many Syrian communities. Many are still caught in conflict zones in Aleppo, Damascus and elsewhere, while many thousands more flee across the country's borders. More than 140,000 refugees are living in makeshift camps inside Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey. The number will undoubtedly rise in the coming weeks.
But there seems no corresponding urgency from the international community to address what could very quickly turn into another humanitarian crisis. Lebanon and Jordan are under extreme strain with this influx of refugees. Camps that were built to house a few hundred have received thousands; already there are shortages of food, water and medicine.
For a year and a half, the international community has struggled and failed to find a political solution to this crisis. In hindsight, Mr Annan's failed mission shows how difficult that would have been. A similar failure in this refugee crisis would be unforgivable.


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The Best of Adam Sharp
written by Graeme Simsion
published by St. Martin's Press, 2017
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Did I enjoy this book: It's a good read. Simsion's prose is lovely, and his characters are full and round and flawed and REAL. I've been thinking a lot about the complexity of relationships lately–about why people make the choices they make–and though this plot is a bit more exciting than everyday, the messages still translate: There are different kinds of love; they're all valid. Choosing to spend your life with someone is just that–a choice. One you must make over and over and over again, constantly. The relationships between Simsion's characters are spot-on, and while there are just a few too many lyrical references for my taste, I suppose it fits for a book about a pianist. The Best of Adam Sharp is a solid novel. I enjoyed it.
"They were deep into a conversation about tactics for defending a drunk-driving charge, and Angelina managed to convey without words that she was pleased that I had come and if I could put up with her friends' rudeness in not pausing to let her introduce me, she would do so in due course. Although she might like to contribute to the discussion first. And, in the meantime, don't go away."
Would I recommend it: It's certainly an interesting story.
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From the #1 bestselling author of The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect, an unforgettable new novel about lost love and second chances
On the cusp of turning fifty, Adam Sharp likes his life. He's happy with his partner Claire, he excels in music trivia at quiz night at the local pub, he looks after his mother, and he does the occasional consulting job in IT.
But he can never quite shake off his nostalgia for what might have been: his blazing affair more than twenty years ago with an intelligent and strong-willed actress named Angelina Brown who taught him for the first time what it means to find—and then lose—love. How different might his life have been if he hadn't let her walk away?
And then, out of nowhere, from the other side of the world, Angelina gets in touch. What does she want? Does Adam dare to live dangerously?


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We're not posting anything today (except this.) Hopefully you are spending as little time on the internet as possible and taking this day to enjoy and appreciate your family and friends, and giving thanks for the things you have. As much as it may seem like the world is sliding into some crazy place, we still have a lot to be grateful for. Hell, as long as we wake up in the morning and draw breath, we should be grateful.
There are plenty of things that I'm grateful for, but within the context of this site, I have to say that the two things I'm most thankful for are 1) you, the reader and 2) my fantastic staff of writers. I started this site in February 2010 with no expectations, and what it's grown to has exceeded my craziest vision—and we're still growing. Thank those of you who read for supporting, spreading the word and offering your opinion. To the guys and girls that have contributed to this site in any way, shape or form-there are no words in any language that can properly convey my gratitude. Even if I can't articulate the way I feel, please know that you are appreciated.
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Spiezio, O Spiezio,
Grungy hard-rock sleazy-o,
Your clean-and-sober act last year
Apparently a tease-e-o.
Driving drunk and skeezy-o?
Defending that's not easy-o.
The Cardinals chose to cut you
When their lawyers got all queasy-o.
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So sometimes you get questions about where babies come from and the kids asking these questions are a bit too young for the birds and the bees talk so you have to get creative about your answers.
This is that story.
Sometimes It"s Storks is about a baby who is sent out to his family on a stork and is somehow misplaced (the stork does a bum job). He has a host of adventures before ending up with his family. Some of the adventures are just a tiny bit hair raising as the baby finds himself in dire straits–he even ends up in a zoo on the wrong side of the bars if you know what I mean.
But he ultimately has a happy ending.
The art is interesting and I liked it; blue babies are fun. Some people may not like it; it's very much a matter of taste. I think kids will enjoy this. Recommended.


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In a little back-garden studio, in the depths of the Havelock North countryside, you'll find the humble headquarters of Perfect Purchase NZ. Started with the desire of creating simple and stylish collections of beautiful products, this kiwi creative is now a booming business run exclusively by local Kate Biddles.
Kate's focus is on creating and producing items of quality, not quantity. A lover of all things colour, her contemporary designs and minimalist materials are vibrant and spirited, giving wearers a rich sense of verve. "I put a lot of thought into the colour schemes and designs - Everything is created by us, and made with utmost care".
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by Ariadna Zierold
Matthew Palladino has taken up multiple mediums, and considers each new shift as "another mutation of the thing that came before it." Palladino first became known for his works in watercolor, ink on paper, and acrylic paint. He then moved on to three-dimensional reliefs, made in part from candy molds. Both his two- and three-dimensional works share a biting humor, variations on grid-based compositions, references to pop culture and art history, and optical illusions that distort spatial relationships. He cites his main influences as Margaret Kilgallen, Chris Johanson, and Barry McGee.


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As of this writing, it has been exactly 20 years since iconic British director Danny Boyle made his mark in cinema with his second feature film, Trainspotting (1996), the go-to black comedy that makes you laugh, cry and shit yourself in fear of drugs and all their effects.
Trainspotting remains as one of the most influential British movies ever made and its story of four Scottish friends and their reckless youth still resonates with anyone who had similar sentiments when it came to adolescence. Two long decades later, the much talked about sequel is finally nearing completion and the first teaser trailer, which is also set to the tune of Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life," can be viewed below:
Like many promised sequels, T2: Trainspotting 2 almost never happened after Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor got into a heated disagreement after the director gave Ewan McGregor the impression that he would be get the leading role in The Beach (2000), a film that would go on to star Leonardo DiCaprio instead. After ten years of giving each other the cold shoulder, the two finally ironed things out and buried the hatchet, with T2: Trainspotting 2 being their first work together in more than a decade.
The Pornographic Sequel
There are currently no known plot details outside of the fact that the sequel will be based on Porno, the novel by Irvine Welsh (who is also set to appear in T2: Trainspotting 2) that is a direct sequel to his book that was the main basis for Trainspotting.
Porno originally followed Renton and Sick Boy who, ten years after the events of the original story, get together to work their life issues out while shooting a pornographic movie. Considering Trainspotting's cynical sense of humor and punk mentality, it wouldn't be much of a surprise to see T2: Trainspotting 2 follow those footsteps or even outdo Trainspotting when it comes to the shock value and the insanity of the core cast's reunion.
The Boys Are Back
The excitement behind the Trainspotting sequel is not limited to its mere existence but it's owed to the return of the first movie's central cast. T2: Trainspotting 2 will see the return of Spud (Ewen Bremner), Renton (Ewan McGregor), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) and Begbie (Robert Carlyle), who are all played by their original actors who have aged with their characters. The most notable absence, though, is Diane (Kelly Macdonald) but seeing as the film is set in an unconfirmed number of years later, there will most likely be an explanation for Renton's girlfriend not returning.
Trainspotting ended with the gang going their separate ways, where Renton finally matured, Spud and Sick Boy go on to start new lives on their own terms while Begbie most probably got thrown in jail after trashing a hotel room in a fit of rage. Since Trainspotting tackled and subsequently deconstructed youthful rebellion and abandon, T2: Trainspotting 2 may be gearing up to take on the emptiness of adulthood, "choosing life," and basically trading a lifetime of dangerous excitement for one of boring stability. With its cynical take on life still in place, a premise most probably focused on the desire for a lost youth while in the midst of a midlife crisis sounds like the perfect follow up to the drug-induced adrenaline of the first Trainspotting.
The stories laid out in Trainspotting are far from over and the continuation is long overdue, but come January 2017, audiences will finally get to see the next chapter and maybe the possible conclusion for the manic adventures of Renton and friends.
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I think it's a biofuels news kind of day.
ExxonMobil Corporation announced last month that it has established an advanced biofuels research program at Iowa State University. The ExxonMobil Biofuels Program will initially focus on two research projects with Iowa State. The studies are related to the fast pyrolysis of biomass – rapidly heating biomass (including corn stalks, switchgrass or wood chips) without oxygen to produce liquid bio-oil, which can then be upgraded into transportation fuels.
Iowa State researchers have been studying fast pyrolysis for more than 15 years and have recently upgraded a fast pyrolysis pilot plant at the university's BioCentury Research Farm.
According to ExxonMobil's The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040, the need for energy will continue to grow as economies expand, living standards rise and the world's population grows by more than 25 percent through 2040. Global demand for energy is projected to rise by about 35 percent from 2010 to 2040.
The ExxonMobil projects will be led by four researchers: Brown and Terry Meyer, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, will study fundamentals of pyrolysis. Brent Shanks, the Mike and Jean Steffenson Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and director of the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, and Xianglan Bai, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, will study processes that influence bio-oil stability and quality.
By the way, even though ExxonMobil is not really prominent on the bio0based chemicals area, I heard from a veteran chemical consultant that the company has a lot of patents on its arsenal that could be useful to the renewable chemicals field. It is also interesting to see somebody from ExxonMobil attended and stayed the whole time at the chemicals session during the recent World Bio Markets USA conference in San Diego.


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The 7th Match of IPL 2017 is coming up next and it will be MI vs KKR which will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 9th April. It will be huge match as both the team are one of the strongest contender of the title. We have come up with the MI vs KKR Match prediction for our users as they always want to know which team is going to win the match before the battle starts. We will include Toss prediction, recent performance of both the team so that you can get maximum insight of the upcoming Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match 7 of IPL 10.
About Kolkata Knight Riders :-
The Riders have won the Indian Premier League Title twice in the history and this time they will look forward to make this count to thrice. KKR has started the tournament with win against Gujarat Lions which was one of the biggest win of them. They have chase down target of 184 runs in 19 overs without loosing a single wickets. Captain Gautam Ghambir and Chris Lynn both have scored half centuries in that match and showed what they can do in the league.
The Squad of Knight Riders are quite balanced . In batting department Gautam, Chris, Robin Uthappa, Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, Surya Kumar are there who will be strengthening the department of batting. Sunil Narine, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav are holding the Bowling line up. It will be their second match of the tournament.
About Mumbai Indians :-
Mumbai teams also won the IPL Title twice in the history and everyone knows how dangerous the team is to the opponent. They have played their inaugural match against Rising Pune Supergiants in which they lost the game in a nail-biting finish. One of the thing which came up in that match that Hardik Pandya is one of the key factor of the MI. He conceived 30 runs in the last over with the help of 4 sixes and 1 fours.
The teams also looks balanced with bat and the ball. Rohit Sharma is leading the team strengthening the batting line with Parthiv Patel, Ambati Raydu, Kieron Pollard, Jos Buttler, Hardik Pandya. In bowling squad Mitchell McClenaghan, Tim Southee, Jasprit Bumrah are there with Hardik and Krunal Pandya.
Mumbai vs Kolkata Match Details :-
|MI vs KKR Match 7th IPL 2017
|Wankhede Stasium
|9th April 2017
|20:00 pm (Local Time)
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MI vs KKR Match Prediction IPL 2017 :-
In cricket you can't predict the result of the game specially in T20 cricket and we are here talking about IPL T20 league where unpredictable results have come many times. But if we look onto the recent performance of both the teams and our expert advice we have made our prediction. The match is going to be tough fight for sure, the one who win will get 2 points and move upwards in the IPL 2017 Points table, so it is fight for the 2 points in today's game. Here is our Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction :-
- KKR is going to win the game.
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MI vs KKR Toss Prediction :-
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League-wide trends and the evolution of defensive schemes have made it harder for post-up players to thrive as they once did, but post work is more a displaced art than a lost one. There are still those who can score in bunches from the block -- it's just not as easy to build an entire offense around them as it once was. Still, operating from that space on the floor has its distinct advantages in terms of breaking down a defense from within and creating high-value shot attempts -- functions cloaked in a throwback reverence.
As noted by Lee Jenkins in this week's Sports Illustrated, Charlotte's Al Jefferson is a symbol for just that kind of play. He's far from the only NBA big who still makes a living from the block, though, and as a companion to Jenkins' piece we've broken down in capsule form the play of the five current players with the best post moves.
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
When it comes to post-up play, potency trumps variety. Nowitzki doesn't much bother with the standard assortment of moves and counters, instead relying on a perfectly calibrated fadeaway jumper as his sole trump card. The list of defenders who can even challenge that shot on a regular basis runs but a few deep; those tall enough to reach Nowitzki's fading release point typically get lost on his jukes and pump fakes, while those who are strong enough to body Dirk out of position risk fouling or being caught flat-footed when the shot goes up.
Opponents know what's coming. Yet no matter how springy, solid, or long-armed, there's only so much that any defender can do. To guard Nowitzki on the block is to be helpless:
We've seen that very scene play out countless times in Nowitzki's career, and more and more as the years roll on. A solid third of Nowitzki's shot attempts now come from the post, where he converts 51.6 percent of his attempts according to Synergy Sports. That's an incredible rate to come from variations of a single shot, though it makes sense given how much leverage Nowitzki creates with the threat of his jumper.
This is the madness of defending Dirk Nowitzki: His shooting is so accurate that opponents have to challenge hard if they're to alter his attempt in any way, which then only leaves them more susceptible to Dirk's tricks of footwork and hesitation, which frees up even more open looks. Best of luck to those who get caught in the spiral.
Al Jefferson, Charlotte Bobcats
Jefferson's hardwood self-education is written into his post game, which almost perfectly balances the fundamental and the idiosyncratic. His hook shot is as effective as it is funky; Jefferson's form is part hook and part push, released earlier in his spin towards the hoop than most wold expect. His absurd shot fake won't soon be found in any textbook, either, though Jefferson sells antsy defenders with it all the same. He's very obviously right-hand-dominant, shying away from lefty attempts for the sake of awkward leaners to his right.
Similar hand-crafted elements can be found throughout Jefferson's post work, which otherwise is underlined by precise and technical footwork. His every step is thoughtful. Jefferson won't soon blow by or soar over opponents, but by carefully maneuvering himself toward the basket, he's able to manipulate defenders and create viable scoring angles. His drop step is especially brutal in that regard, as opponents so overplay his righty hook that they leave open that backdoor pivot:
He has the set shot, the sweep, the double pivot, the hook. Yet all are performed in Jefferson's signature variation and style. He's taken the textbook and made it his own.
Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
The most physically imposing of all players on this list, Gasol is a listed 7-1, weighs in at 265 lbs., and almost impossibly light on his feet. He plods when running end to end as most big men do, but put him in one-on-one coverage in the post and he'll swivel around his opponent before they have even the slightest opportunity to adjust:
Consider that unenviable situation for a moment. After Gasol makes his catch on the block, his defender anticipates using almost all of his strength to avoid a direct back-down. Yet as soon as any pressure is applied to keep Gasol from going middle, he wheels around baseline for an uncontested score. This is a space on the floor where even the slightest mistake can result in a high-percentage look, yet at once Gasol requires that a strong, sizable opponent at once guard against a potential move toward the middle, a quick spin, a turnaround jumper, and/or a slow back-down. Gasol's toolbox overfloweth, as if it weren't tough enough to guard a player who can simply overpower many opponents on his way to the rim.
LeBron James, Miami Heat
The post game is a relatively recent acquisition for James, yet already he's established himself as one of the most efficient low-block options in the game. He uses the turnaround jumper as his base move, though James will also uncork a right-handed hook shot or move into a drop step if the situation calls.
Fundamentally, though, the kinds of matchups that James tends to draw give his post-ups an entirely different flavor from others on this list. Define LeBron's position as you will, but he's typically defended by lankier small forward types -- those with the best chance of both staying in front of James on his drives while keeping a hand in his face. That in itself is a tall order, though the Heat playbook stretches those defenders further by also bringing James to the block periodically to make use of his size advantage.
Being bigger, much stronger, and typically more athletic than his opponent, James works his way into incredibly deep post position with relative ease:
From there, it's easy for James. He's one of the game's greatest kick-out passers should the defense collapse, and if they don't he's set up for a clean score. It all comes easy for James, if only because he has the size, the brawn, and the tools to make it so.
Years of wear and injury have slowly chipped away at certain dimensions of Gasol's game, though the fluidity of his post work endures. No player in the league is better at stringing together move upon move down low, in part because he's so solid in executing so many moves with either hand:


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I'm in my, ahem, 50's and damn it, I still love Pop Tarts!
I buy them maybe once a year as a treat. A box of strawberry and a box of brown sugar cinnamon (and on very rare occasion a blueberry,) unfrosted of course. I toast one of each. Really toast em, dark brown edges. Then a little smear of butter. If the edges are nice and dark and hot, the butter will sizzle. Ah, perfection. Then eat with a slice of extra sharp cheddar and a glass of orange juice.
I grew up eating these and can't kick the habit. Just a kid at heart I guess. I've no use for all the wacko frosted flavors they come up with now, just the originals for me.
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You've met my dad – papa bear. He's pretty awesome.
I was going back and forth about whether or not to post this, but my dad is so important to me, I just felt compelled to. Without getting into too much detail, it's been a whirlwind of activity and surprise over the past six weeks, which brings us to today. From a routine annual check up to an operating room.
I'm thankful that papa bear is healthy and young. I'm thankful that this will be taken care of prior to a heart attack. I'm thankful for the doctors and nurses who have been thorough, kind and helpful. I'm thankful for our friends and family who have showered my parents with love, thoughts and prayers.
But, with all that said, it's still very scary prospect. So your thoughts and prayers for my dad, my mom and the rest of our family are much appreciated.
And, here's a reminder of a few reasons why papa bear is pretty much the best, as if we need reminding:
He's an awesome dad and father-in-law.
He's fun.
He's handy and smart.
And of course, he's bad to the bone.
We love you, dad!
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Law Academic Completes Inaugural Acting High Court Judge Tenure
February 09, 2017
Professor Nomthandazo Ntlama.
Winning the annual Ellie Newman Moot Court competition, beating 320 participants by showcasing outstanding legal skills, is a sure sign that fourth-year Law student Mr Elisha Kunene is equipped for success in the legal profession.
Kunene competed in the Moot final - hosted by the School of Law in Durban - alongside finalists Ms Jolene Thompson, Mr Andile Mabaso and Mr Connor Alexander.
The finalists displayed their legal prowess in front of judges, Law School academics Professor Karthy Govender, Ms Lindiwe Maqutu, Professor Tanya Woker and Mr Vishal Surbun as well as family and friends.
A highlight at the final was third-year Law student Mr Andile Mcineka being awarded the Yunus Mohammed Public Interest Law Award by Madam Justice Dhaya Pillay for his article: "Winnie Getting the Short End of the Stick", which was published in The Sunday Tribune.
The award recognises Mcineka's valuable contribution to knowledge in the field of public law.
'There was depth in his argument; he drew on judgments in a coherent manner; it was a pleasure interacting with him…' these were some of the comments made by the judges on Kunene's performance before his announcement as the winner which was greeted with resounding applause and a standing ovation from the audience.
'Winning the Ellie Newman award means the world to me. It's literally a dream come true. My time in 'varsity has been quite difficult in a number of ways but I was determined to finish strongly and I sort of viewed this year as a rebuilding period,' says Kunene.
'Earlier in the year a good friend of mine and I won the Southern African National Debating Championships and I ranked first in the country. So I really feel like God is with me on this winning streak.'
The great debater who used his skills to coach school debating teams to generate funds for his university tuition got academic merit scholarships from UKZN for his first and second year. However, monetary challenges nearly saw Kunene being financially excluded in his second year.
'In a remarkable turn of events I was able to stay and complete my studies thanks to a generous intervention by Norton Rose Fulbright. The firm and I parted ways this year but I will always be grateful to them and to everyone else who have contributed to keeping me going,' he said.
Looking to the future, Kunene said: 'I have been granted the great privilege of being accepted to clerk for Justice Raymond Zondo at the Constitutional Court next year.' His long-term plans include becoming an advocate.
Thandiwe Jumo
UKZN's Professor Nomthandazo Ntlama served as an acting judge of the Bisho High Court in the Eastern Cape in November and December last year.
During her tenure on the Bench, Ntlama - who grew up in the Eastern Cape - heard civil and criminal matters and dealt with case flow management, an experience she describes as an 'eye opening one'.
'I was fascinated by the silent rules and procedures of adjudication which I found very exciting. The high level of discipline a judge is required to exercise in the application of the law in promoting the integrity of the judicial process is indicative of the progress that has been made since the attainment of democracy,' said Ntlama.
'I was thrilled to preside over matters in court with the counsels arguing their cases before me. I enjoyed the role of getting points of clarity and ensuring that adherence to the values of the new dispensation were upheld.'
Ntlama's first judgment:
Ndlovu v State (CA&R14/2016) [20160 ZAECBHC
involved a 'stay- in nanny' who kidnapped a three-year-old girl holding her for a month while she demanded a ransom. The case received wide media coverage and gave Ntlama a taste of justice in action.
'This was exciting as it took me out of my enclave and expanded my abilities to apply the law in a concrete situation and to analyse evidence and apply the law to reach a fair and just decision,' said Ntlama.
'My background as an academic enriched my theoretical perspective of the law into a practical reality. I will always treasure the experience and now have more to offer my students.'
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Meet Rachel Zoe Next Week
If I lived in New York, I would be all over this. So since I don't – and maybe you do? – I thought I might share with you. Because I'm nice like that. Everyone knows Rachel Zoe is a guest editor on Piperlime.com (a great shoe site, by the way!), and guess what? She's kicking off the holidays by visiting the Piperlime Piping Hot Lounge next Wed., Nov. 30 from just 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.!
Get your chic little self to 201 Mulberry Street (that's between Spring and Kenmare) – and if you run in those heels, you'll be one of the first 10, which means you'll get your photo with Rachel. Holy heart attack, right? It's ok though. If your feet wear out and you just can't make it that quick, every five minutes Rachel's giving away one of her Piperlime holiday picks (um, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs? hello!). And 500 (yes, 500!) people will score a Piperlime gift card with values up to $500. Expect a massive crowd, folks. I'm living vicariously through you…go get 'em! xo
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With the warm and cool colors of this Energy Booster Bracelet from Swarovski Elements, you won't be able to help but feel rejuvenated! This beaded bracelet is great to keep for yourself or to give to friends or family as a gift. With this easy pattern, you can make one for everyone!
- 3 Energy Bicone Crystal Assortments
- Chain Nose Jewelry Pliers
- Round Nose Jewelry Pliers
- Flush Cutters
- Silver 6mm jump rings (2pcs)
- Silver toggle
- 28-gauge wire
- While constructing the bracelet, keep the tension loose to allow better control over the beads. Learn basic wire crocheting before beginning.
- String about 172 beads randomly onto a spool of wire.
- Make a loop two inches from the end of the wire and twist it twice.
- Beginning at the loop, make 33 chain stitches pulling in a crystal for each loop.
- Begin triple crochet. As you make the three stitches, slide the wire completely through the last stitch.
- Twist and trim the ends of the wire and tuck it into the work.
- Attach a toggle to the ends with the jump rings.
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