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ICA exhibits work by photographer Zoe Strauss
Work by acclaimed Philadelphia photographer Zoe Strauss will be on display at Penn's Institute of Contemporary Art from June 4-22 in an exhibition titled "Zoe Strauss/Andres Serrano: Works 1983–1993."
Organized by Grace Ambrose, an ICA Spiegel Fellow and a 2011 Penn alumna, the exhibition is part of "ICA@50," an ongoing celebration of the museum's 50th anniversary.
"When the curatorial team sat down to organize 'ICA@50,' we didn't just assemble a greatest hits survey of the last 50 years at ICA," Ambrose says. "Instead, we used the exhibitions and events of the past as jumping-off points for new projects."
"Zoe Strauss/Andres Serrano" consists of a slideshow of photographs Strauss took of disenfranchised voters in Florida in the weeks leading up to the 2012 presidential election. On Wednesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m., Strauss will discuss the exhibition along with Florida-based portrait artist Ashley Thompson, who will also show some of his work. Ambrose will moderate the discussion, the second in the ICA's series of intergenerational conversations made possible by the Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Program in Contemporary Art.
Strauss credits her visits to the controversial 1994 ICA exhibition, "Andres Serrano: Works 1983–1993" with "informing her decision to become an artist." When she began her formal art career in the early 2000s, she photographed people on the streets of Philadelphia, and the images were not all glitz and glamour. The snapshots revealed the city's gritty underbelly, with images of children playing on trash-strewn sidewalks and impoverished people hard at work. She originally sold her artwork under the I-95 overpass in South Philadelphia.
The ICA was extremely supportive of Strauss' early art career. In 2006, her first solo museum show was organized by the ICA and held in the museum's ramp space. In the years since, her work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the International Center of Photography, among others, and was recently included in the 2013 Carnegie International. Strauss is currently a visiting professor at the California Institute of the Arts.
"ICA was definitely an early incubator for this success," Ambrose says.
"ICA@50" continues through Aug. 17 with a range of activities from dance performances and film screenings, to lectures and new installations in the galleries and public programs nearly every Wednesday.


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This was the first of two flights on the day, and honestly the one I was least looking forward to. I was just personally looking forward to our long haul flight back to Boston a little more. It's also a short-haul flight and European carriers are known to use a EuroBusiness model, which is a glorified economy. That being said, I did have a great experience on my short-haul flight with Turkish Airlines last month. They have a proper business class on their 737, instead of the one seat blocked off cabin like most other European carriers.
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Speaking last month, Ian Smith said the adoption of emerging technologies such as utility computing could help UK organisations make better use of their computing power and potentially save billions of pounds.
Smith also called on UK employers to build closer relations with schools and universities to encourage more young people to take technical courses.
Smith's call came ahead of the European Union's interim report on its strategy for economic renewal in Europe, which is due later this week.
The report is expected to confirm that Europe will miss its mid-term targets on competitiveness.
"UK plc's productivity is everybody's problem," Smith said.
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He added that employers need to spend more money training employees to improve the UK's productivity.
"The persistent gap between the UK and the two big continental economies, France and Germany, can be explained by a shortfall in our capital investment per worker and the fact that generally their workers are more skilled," said Smith
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How do children become successful readers and writers? What do teachers need to understand and do in order to best support emergent literacy? What role does child development play?
Just as the child who learns to skip must first progress through stages that start with learning to stand and to walk, the child who is a successful reader and writer has developed a rich oral language.
Early literacy development is hugely important. It is the basis for future learning and sets the tone for how children feel about themselves as readers and writers. In order to assure that all children enter school with the skills and attitudes they need to be successful, it is critical to address emergent literacy development.
As educators, we also know that children have a tremendous capacity for learning and that this learning must be consistent with their development. As teachers of young children, we must understand the role of development as it relates to a child's present set of behaviors, and also as it relates to what is coming next, so that we can know that we are truly preparing him for success.
This website features a series of educational videos based on the work of David Matteson. These videos examine the "big ideas" behind emergent literacy development and provide classroom examples of instructional approaches and assessment strategies that are grounded in developmentally appropriate practice. David was filmed while doing what he does best, which is working directly with children and teachers. You will see his engaging presentations, classroom demonstrations and meetings with teachers as they reflect on how his approaches work within their own classrooms.
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Glazed Pearl Onions
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Serves 4
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry
2 teaspoons sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add 2/3 cup water and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
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Eisai, Renown, Seiko Epson, Softbank: Japan Equity Preview
The following companies may have unusual price changes in Japanese trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the latest close. The information in each item was released after markets shut unless stated otherwise.
Bit-isle Inc. (3811) (3811 JQ): The Internet data center operator said first-half net income jumped 81 percent to 439 million yen ($5.4 million) on a 20 percent gain in sales. The stock soared 5.1 percent to 142,100 yen.
Eisai Co. (4523 JT): The drugmaker forecast sales will be little changed for the next five years after losing patent protection on its Aricept pill, the world's bestselling treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Revenue may exceed 800 billion yen in the year ending March 2016, the company said in presentation material. It had sales of 803.1 billion yen last fiscal year and is forecasting 770 billion in revenue for the 12 months ending March 31. The stock increased 0.7 percent to 3,110 yen.
Kourakuen Corp. (7554) (7554 JT): The noodle-shop operator said sales at restaurants open for at least 13 months fell 12.5 percent in February from the same month a year earlier, dragged down by lower customer traffic. The stock rose 0.2 percent to 1,258 yen.
Renown Inc. (3606) (3606 JT): The apparel maker said in a preliminary earnings statement that full-year net loss totaled 1.6 billion yen, wider than its 600 million yen loss outlook. The stock gained 1.9 percent to 218 yen.
Seiko Epson Corp. (6724) (6724 JT): The maker of electronic devices will spend $110 million to build a projector and inkjet printer plant in the Philippines, according to a statement on its website. The stock advanced 1.2 percent to 1,361 yen.
Softbank Corp. (9984) (9984 JT): Japan's third-largest mobile- phone operator will sell the new version of Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPad in Japan, the company said in an e-mailed statement. Softbank rallied 4.8 percent to 3,410 yen.
Sysmex Corp. (6869) (6869 JT): The maker of clinical test equipment said it will conduct a 2-for-1 stock split. The stock rose 0.2 percent to 5,240 yen.
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Seasoned Executive Brings Deep Scientific and Enterprise Grid Expertise
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CHICAGO, IL., Sept 11, 2007 - Open Grid Forum (OGF), the global organization leading Grid adoption, today announced it has appointed Craig Lee to the position of President effective October 1, 2007. Lee has been deeply involved in OGF since its founding (as GGF) in 1999, working to develop interoperability standards for Grids across a number of scientific and enterprise applications.
"Leading OGF at this time is a tremendous opportunity. As Grid adoption broadens beyond its well established HPC base to support a variety of industry and business-critical applications, the need for interoperability is greater than ever," said Craig Lee, newly appointed President. "OGF is an organization with a rich history and strong vision for the future of Grid and distributed computing. I am looking forward to working with our community and the entire distributed computing industry to achieve extensive technological and industrial impact."
"We are delighted to appoint Craig Lee as President of the Open Grid Forum," said Paul Strong, eBay Distinguished Research Scientist and Chair of the OGF Board. "The board of directors was impressed with Craig's extensive experience in Grid technologies across both scientific and enterprise areas, as well as his leadership within the broader Grid community. We are confident that under Craig's leadership OGF will continue driving the development of grid standards, and the adoption of these, and Grid technologies in general, into science and industry."
Mr. Strong went on to say: "The Board of Directors wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Mark Linesch, who has served as OGF's President for the past 3 years. Through his capable leadership, OGF has become a more productive forum for grid innovation and international outreach while continuing to make significant progress on specifications that enable grid software interoperability. We are truly indebted to Mark for his tireless enthusiasm, commitment and hard work and for the support of HP for making him available."
Lee is a Senior Scientist at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California where he has worked since 1989. He is a recognized industry leader with extensive experience in the application of grids in industry, science and government. Currently Lee supports the Enterprise Function within the OGF as the Area Director for Vendor and Software Developer Adoption. In this role, he has worked directly with providers of commercial and open source grid software to encourage adoption of OGF specifications. In addition to his work with the OGF, Lee is also involved with the Open Geospatial Consortium and the Network-Centric Operations Industrial Consortium (NCOIC). Lee has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine and an M.S. in Computer Science from Syracuse University.
Lee will be delivering the keynote address at the OGF21 event being held in Seattle, WA October 15-19.
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there was a Valmount Gallow(Gallot) who married a sister of my gg grandmother, Leonora Young SAM. Amelie Young married Valmount Gallot in the years after the Civil War. The 1880 census of St. Landry Parish lists them..
Valmon GALLOT, age 48, mulatto, farmer LA LA LA
living a few doors down was her widowed mother(my ggg grandmother)
Caroline YOUNG,age 50, widow, mulatto, keeping house
Leonore/Leonora/Leotine Young is my gg grandmother. She married Aristide SAM sr. in 1903 in a Washington Church. Both of her parents were slaves freed after the Civil War. I found her father, Emmanuel Young, listed in the morality census of 1880 in that region of Louisiana. I find it curious that both of these families were listed as mulatto. This leads me to suspect that Manuel Young might of had mixed ancestry himself. The parents of Caroline Young was the white cajun, Lastie Scholastie FRUGE, and a slave named Rose Littel.
There were some free people of color named GALLOW/GALLOT who did live in the area. Gallot and Guillory are two distinctly different names. I dont know if a census enumerator would make that kind of mistake..but then again.. i had a hell of a time finding my ggg grandfather, Jean Pierre SAM in the 1870 census of Lafayette Parish until someone told me that he was listed as Jean Pierre SAN.
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Entrepreneurs are a "Seedy" group. I don't mean seedy in a
negative sense, but rather a very positive one. Entrepreneurs are the seed
stock of the American economy. Without entrepreneurs America
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imagination of the World for over 200 years.
In keeping with the revered position, in which I place Entrepreneurs, I think it only fitting that I chronicle some of the many competencies and skills that bring success to Entrepreneurs for the benefit of us all but especially for those who aspire to Entrepreneurship.
We have been engaged in some recent research in an effort to determine why businesses fail and why they succeed. I want to share some of that information with you. We surveyed business owners around the world to get their opinion on "Why Business Fail" and "Why Businesses Succeed".
Before I give you the results of the survey, I ask you to consider what you believe the reasons for business failure might be, from among these 5 choices:
1. Poor or no planning
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5. Poor leadership
I know the choices are hard but, go ahead and pick what you believe to be the most frequent reason for business failure. I will give you our findings.
Our findings are: the #1 reason for failure is "Poor Leadership" and a close second is "Under Capitalization."
Which activity did you choose? Are you feeling that you do a good job in all or only some? My experience is, seldom does any business do a superior job in all. But, it is our belief that there are some "foundation essential," and Leadership and Capitalization are two of the most important.
A few years back, a wise friend offered me this advice: "If you want invest money somewhere, invest in yourself!" At the time I received the advice I did not realize just how profound it was. Think about it for a moment. Where can you invest your money and have maximum control? Well, certainly not in the stock market, or in real estate, but in yourself where you control the engine that moves the investment forward.
That great piece of advice has made me a lot of bucks. So I want to share with you a similar philosophy that is equally true. "If you want to improve your business, begin by improving yourself." The instruction is certainly not "rocket science" and it is ever so fundamental, but sometimes we just lose site of what is right and productive.
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What other pop band from the 1970s and early '80s conjures up the image of a debonair man in a dinner jacket ordering a dry martini and, with a devilish smirk on his face, sidling up to a voluptuous stranger in a red velvet dress? With the seductive croon of resident cad Bryan Ferry and the band's amalgam of smooth balladry, soulful R&B, and quirky pop-rock, the sound of Roxy Music is unmistakably lush, sophisticated, and difficult to resist. Devotees of the group will want most of the individual albums, including COUNTRY LIFE and AVALON. But for the casual fan or uninitiated listener, there is no better package than this 18-track compilation. THE BEST OF ROXY MUSIC has the band's best-known singles, including "More Than This," "Love Is the Drug," "Virginia Plain," and an excellent interpretation of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy." Sequenced in reverse chronological order, the music morphs from Ferry-directed smooth pop to earlier, Brian Eno-influenced, experimental glam rock. (Eno left the band after the second album.) For a fine assortment of decadent pop gems, it's hard to beat this collection. - cduniverse.com
TRACKS: 01. Avalon 02. More Than This 03. Jealous Guy 04. Over You 05. Same Old Scene 06. Oh Yeah 07. Angel Eyes 08. Dance Away 09. Both Ends Burning 10. Love Is The Drug 11. Out Of Blue 12. All I Want Is You 13. Mother Of Pearl 14. Street Life 15. Do The Strand 16. Pyjamarama 17. Virginia Plain 18. Re-Make / Re-Model
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San Antonio-based Xpel Technologies Corp. announced Monday that it had completed private-placement financing that totals $897,528 for acquisition, working capital and capital investment purposes.
The financing was raised through the issuance of 448,764 units at $2 a unit. A unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, which entitles the holder to purchase an additional Expel common share until Sept. 7, 2009.
The non-brokered, placement had been accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada.
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28th September 2012 - Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes
Celebrating their tenth year in business and a decade's commitment to innovation, ipcortex, the British UC vendor, are pleased to announce their attendance at Convergence Summit South, held on the 3rd and 4th October at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. Demonstrating the strength of British innovation they are inviting attendees to bring along one British innovation to their stand, and take away another one for free!
Visitors that bring along a Raspberry Pi - the British designed micro-computer - to Stand 36 will be given the opportunity to transform their hardware into a PBX using ipcortex software. Even if visitors don't have their Pi with them, ipcortex will be giving away free firmware cards that can turn any Pi into a PBX. All visitors to the stand will be shown how fast they can start to deploy sophisticated UC solutions in just 5 minutes, and can enter a free prize draw to win brand new Raspberry Pis.
ipcortex CEO Rob Pickering commented, "Turning a Pi into a PBX is a brilliant illustration of how software sophistication and ease of interface use is the essence of modern equipment. We're not trying to show that the Pi is a good platform to run a PBX on - in fact, it isn't really technically a good use of the Pi hardware, the hardware a PBX runs on is a consideration only of capacity and reliability - the software is the key to functionality and in this case our software runs perfectly well for demo purposes on something as accessible as the Pi."
ipcortex will also be demonstrating how selection of the right architecture and the ubiquity of open standards such as SIP and, in the future, WebRTC, are making it easy to deploy and manage leading edge UC solutions. Visitors to their stand can expect to experience , first hand, how ipcortex software can run complex scenarios including high availability, whilst also being fast and simple to deploy.
ipcortex design and develop disarmingly simple standards based PBX and Unified Communications systems for on-premise and 'in the cloud' applications. We focus on delivering the capabilities companies require today when securing control over their UC infrastructure, whilst open standards deliver the interoperability and service model that will be required in the transition to cloud computing. We pride ourselves on delivering open, honest and trusted support to and through our fast growing network of certified resellers.
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Besides offering yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, Salerno Center For Complimentary Medicine is the only center offering osteopathic manipulative treatments at the end of every class. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a form of hands on manual treatment that is used to eliminate or alleviate somatic (bodily) dysfunctions in the body.
These dysfunctions are impaired or altered functions of related components of the body's framework that includes skeletal, joints and myofascial structures, related vascular, lymphatic and neural elements. Stretching, resistance, and gentle pressure work together to promote healing, reduce tension, recover from surgery, lower stress levels, increase mobility, and decrease inflammation.
RSVP Policy: If you are interested in registering for one of our classes, you must first reserve your place. Because of the popularity and demand for each class, a 7-person limit is instated.
For pricing and package discounts, please call 212.582.1700 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Yoga at the Salerno Center will include:
Yoga at the Salerno Center is unique in that it combines Hatha yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Ayurvedic Medicine.
Linda Alvarez is a certified yoga teacher and medical student. After finishing her bachelors degree and first half of medical school at the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, she received her 200-hour yoga teacher training from Sacred Sounds Yoga. This past summer, Linda decided to delay her third year of medical school at New York Medical College to study yoga, meditation, and the ancient medical practice of Ayurveda. Linda has been trained in pre and post-natal yoga, restorative yoga, therapeutic yoga and chair yoga. Linda has also focused on the medical aspect of yoga, and has studied yoga for the lymphatic, immune, circulatory and nervous systems. Along with her adult training, Linda is a certified kids yoga teacher through the Urban Yoga Foundation. Linda teaches in a unique style that combines her medical knowledge with her love of yoga.
Linda Alvarez is currently the manager and Director of Ayurvedic Studies at the Urban Yoga Foundation, a non-profit organization that brings yoga and the holistic arts to underserved communities throughout New York City. Through the Urban Yoga Foundation, Linda has taught yoga to the US National Guard and has provided yoga through the American Heart Association's Tu Corazon Latino Summit, the Mt. Sinai Go Red Campaign Health Fair, and Yankees' Fan Fest on the Intrepid. Currently, Linda Alvarez serves on the Passion Committee for the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign and has been featured in the New Physician Magazine in their piece on nontraditional medical students.
What do I need to bring?
All that is required is a yoga mat. If necessary, you can bring a small hand towel to accommodate any sweating.
What should I wear?
Active wear that allows for easy, comfortable movement is the best clothing for yoga. For women, supportive wear is encouraged (as many of the poses are slight inversions). Sneakers are not required during the actual activity as yoga is practiced without shoes.
What if I'm not flexible?
Not a problem. All levels of flexibility are welcomed at the Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, including those who think of themselves as inflexible. Yoga at the Salerno Center encourages flexibility at your own pace, allowing for the practitioner to develop his or her own yoga practice. You may also discover that different aspects of your body are more flexible than others, such as the back, shoulders or torso. Yoga at the Salerno Center is a practice in self-discovery of your body.
What if I've never done yoga before?
All levels, including first-time yoga students, are welcome to Yoga at the Salerno Center. The yoga classes at the Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine encourage learning at your own pace and self-discovery of the body. Teacher Linda Alvarez is skilled in teaching classes that have mixed levels of students. As the manager and yoga teacher of a studio in Harlem, many of Linda's students have been first-time practitioners.
I'm on medication, but can I still do yoga?
Yes. Before the start of the class, let the instructor know what medications you are taking and if you have any chronic health concerns. Also inform the instructor of any injuries you may have, including past and present. Instructor Linda Alvarez is not only a yoga teacher, but is also a medical student and is comfortable providing modifications for various health considerations.
Should I eat anything before class?
The practice of yoga focuses on moving the torso and increasing circulation to the internal organs. For this reason, it is important to avoid eating at least two hours before the practice. If you become lightheaded easily, it is recommended to eat something light, such as berries or fruit, about an hour or so before class.
What if I need a rest?
The beauty of yoga at the Salerno Center is that it encourages a personal practice in a classroom setting. Instructor Linda Alvarez demonstrates restorative, restful poses that can be done during the class if you ever feel as though you need a break. Yoga encourages the mind-body connection. Part of this connection is being aware if the body is fatigued and taking the steps needed to give the most benefit to your body.
Is yoga a religion?
Although many think yoga has a religious connection, yoga was created long before many of the eastern religions were developed. Yoga was developed to prepare the body for meditation and higher states of consciousness.
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Our relax oasis… il "Posto delle Emozioni"
An oasis of peace situated in the heart of a green park, covered by the shade of the pine tree where there is a concentration of infinite natural elements all around: sun, light, warmth, water and air. "The place of emotions" An oasis of health and well-being that is welcoming and well recommended , where you can enjoy a pleasurable of vacation of wellbeing.
In out well-being centre you can experience an encounter with one-self, finding the individual internal equilibrium of harmony of the body and mind; A place where you are able to cultivate the pleasures of a the scriptures while sipping an aperitif based on natural products; also enjoying the place of contact with others, with the possibility of special moments of socialising and relaxing in a melodious surrounding.
Our expert masseuse and physiotherapists are available to advise and present moments of well-being thanks to the new natural therapies, from yoga, soft aerobics to shiatsu. To conclude the well-being course there is a delicious buffet dinner based on biological products which will is served in the gazebo under the pine trees.
Relax your mind and listen to your body.
Our proposals revolve around those who wish to find the equilibrium of their physique and to enter into contact with their inner well-being
Global relaxing massage
consists of recharging of new energy and lightness for a sense of total well-being
Shiatsu Massage
ideal for the energetic circulation, bringing the entire energy circuit on the cardinal points of the body using a method of pressure.
Aromatherapy massage
take advantage of the benefits of the essential oils.
Energising massage
this allows the removal of the energetic blocks which cause psychological and physical disturbances.
Californian massage
this exerts a beneficial effect of the body and mind. It originates from the oriental anti-stress.
At every session we offer relaxing herbal teas, de-toxin and energising drinks
Well-being, Sport e Nature with our programme "Well-being in Movement"
A programme full of appointments that have been well researched for those who wish to mix the pleasure of their vacation with the pleasure of movement and for those who are looking to stay in shape: an occasion for socialising while having fun at the same time.
Pilates permits the association of the stretching principals to those of the toning principals. It revolves around those who would like to deepen the knowledge of their bodies.
Toning gymnastics concentrates on the firming of the muscles and to improve the muscle tone. It is an exercise which is more concentrated on women.
Water Gym this if for all those who love water gymnastics In the swimming pool.
Spinning: for those who love doing cycling sports, trained or not.
Surfing e Canoe: windsurfing courses available, complete surfing and canoe lessons consisting of theory and practical which are held near the BSA School accompanied by specialized instructors. On the beach.
Muscle Awakening: it has been proven that gymnastics in the morning contributes to releaving stress. On the beach.
Excursions: we offer long walks along the mountains routes for the whole family, in collaboration with the Mountain School - Mountain Evolution.
Cyclist Itinerary : we offer long walks and cycling courses on mountain bikes, with a professional guide.


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I'm thinking more about that post I did yesterday about living in a deprived world because we didn't let enough women become scientists. It could be worse. If the authorities had been able to enforce the belief that Percy Lavon Julian was the wrong color to be a scientist, either someone else would have figured out how to synthesize corticosteroids or I'd be dead. And if the British cops had been better at entrapping gays, the Axis would have had a better chance in World War II.
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i have 2006 slk 280. the car slightly jumps or do not ge to smooth stop when car is between 5-0 mph. this happens when engine temperature is below 60C. I notice this because we are under 32C t
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start your day ten minutes early, and let it sit idling while you grab you coffee and allow it to warm up, when you return, the windows will be defrosted and you'll be saving yourself a BIG headache by tryin' to motor this one cold~
think you mean F on C if C, boy howdy you live in the tropics- 60C=140F 32C=93F so maybe it's frosty not steamy?
Bet if you allow it to come up to operating temperature at the outset you will not have this problem anymore....betcha~
That Slk probably has the dual clutch 7 speed transmission. It's used in other cars and has the same low speed thud. Mercedes may have a software change to soften the blow. Check with your service adviser next time into the shop.
Dear Tenspeed, I took the car to mercedes shop, they did no t mention anything about the probelem. well of course the car is in operating temp of 85C.At 85C the car works fine. Than you very much for the input. I will mention the software. I hate going to Mercedes dealership in my area. they are scum!!!! and dont want to look stupid. you know they dont think women have brain !!! To judge Roy, I do let the car idle for 5 -10 minutes, it only get to 50 C and it sill jump or thump. May be i have drive around parking lot to warm it up. Oh temp here ion the south this time is 26 F not C. sorry for the error. Thank you for your input slk_53
thank you all very much for your answers. Yes i will warm the car to alleviate the nod. Not sure how to ask the dealer about the computer program to help the speed. Our dealer here in my are is not necessarily friendly especially to women. I am in the south and our temp her now o 26F not C contrary to what i posted earlier
Before you go to the dealership for service, check out what other owners are saying on MBSLK forums. They sometimes know about the problem, the technical service bulletins (TSB's) and maybe what mode to drive in to lessen the thud.
thanks. very helpful. The TSBis that part of the owners manual- i dont know where to access one. can i download the bulletin. There is a fee for it? It will be worth iot.
sorry for typo, i meant i the feeto download TSB will be worth it
no slk, they're free...will start seachin fer ya-
...ummm have to know what year we have here--?
Technical service bulletins (TSB's) are published my Mercedes and used by dealerships to repair known problems in their products. Usually the repair are free to the customer. They are correcting design errors made at the factory.
Thanks for the comedy and BS about TSB's, dual clutch transmission, thats a good one! Here's the correct answer; what may be the (but most likely) is the problem is the transmission oil is contaminated with glycol from the radiator (as the trans. cooler is in the radiator). The most obvious symtom of this problem is a harsh 2-1 shift when coming to a stop. The MB shop can perform a glycol test on the transmission fluid and depending on the amount of contamination you will need to replace the radiator and have the transmission flushed at best. Torque converter replaced, transmission overhauled at worst. The dealer will have a bulletin about this problem, but unless you have extended warranty it'll be expensive. Push them to offer "goodwill" if all your services have been performed at an MB dealer.
thank you very much for your reply. Extremely helpful. Regret to say, no extended warranty
ow, i have to check with dealership in town if they will believe me about TSB and defects of the product. I am sure there will be no acknowlegement of fault. I will give it a try.
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You know that song on the radio, I'll catch a grenade for you... I think the artist is Bruno Mars. I was listening to it on the radio driving home today and thought, yup. That's my story. I'll catch a grenade for you but will you catch one for me?
Probably not even a softball tossed if you're wearing a glove and the ball was lobbed lightly.
Since it's a song theme, and an often song theme, I guess I'm not alone.
But why? Why do I put myself in the position of doing anything and everything for some people only to be handed back a less than enthusiastic response?
Now stepping in front of a train for my babies? Oh yes. No question. Now, tomorrow, forever. They are my children. It's what parents do. Well, except for the few that drive them into the river.
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Phil. 3:13-14 THREE LOOKS THAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS TO TAKE
Intro: In these verses here in Philippians chapter 3, we find the Apostle Paul taking a spiritual inventory of his life. He tells of his pedigree in verses 4-6. In these verses, Paul relates that if any man could claim works as his banner, then Paul was that man. However, in verses 7-12, Paul tells us that all those things he had formerly counted on were just so much dung before God. He tells us that the most important thing in life is a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. So that when we arrive before God in Heaven, we will not appear there in our own flawed, sinful righteousness, (Isa. 64:6), but we will be able to stand before God in the righteousness of Christ and be accepted into Heaven on that basis, (Eph. 1:6). What we find here, is that Paul, with all his accomplishments and his great spiritual lineage was still unsatisfied with where he was with the Lord, v. 12-13a. As Paul begins to look at his life, he sees himself as a man who has not yet arrived and one who stands in need of improvement. In essence, he is describing every person here today. Most of us have the testimony that we are saved by grace and on our way to Heaven. However, I would venture to say that not a single one of us is completely content with where we are before the Lord. Anyone, who is, is in great danger at the very heart of his or her spiritual life. When we get satisfied, we get complacent and when we get complacent, we cease to grow as a believer. While this is true for the individual, it is equally true for the church as a whole. I believe that we here at Gilead Baptist have a lot to be thankful for. God has blessed us greatly and we have seen His do many wonderful and exciting things here as the years have passed. Even now, we are seeing the church grow and we are experiencing His blessings both spiritually and materially. However, there is always the danger that we will become complacent and become satisfied with things as they are. Therefore, this morning I want to give you three looks that Gilead Baptist Church needs to take to keep from falling into the quagmire of complacency that has trapped so many other churches.If we will take these three looks, we will never be truly satisfied, but we will always be striving to go farther in Jesus. My prayer in preaching this sermon is that Gilead Baptist Church will never be guilty of becoming complacent, but that we will always strive to get closer to Jesus and be more of what He wants us to be.
I. v. 13a TAKE A LOOK AT THE PAST
II. v. 13b-14 TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRESENT
III. v. 14 TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRIZE
Conc: As we consider these truths today, where do you find yourself?
1. Are you saved?
2. Are you living for the Lord, as you should?
3. Are you living for the future, or are you stuck somewhere in the past?
4. Are you pressing for the mark and reaching for the prize?
5. What about the church? Are we on track? Is all as it should be? Are we effectively doing the Lords work and will?
As we celebrate homecoming today, may I remind you that God has blessed us with a great church?!? May I also remind you that He has big plans for us here? Today, I call every individual here and every member of the church family to take these looks very seriously and see where we are and where we are headed. Things are good and they are about to get even better!
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Heatherley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in the village of Adderley in Shropshire; the village was known as "Eldredelei" in the Domesday Book and was held by Nigel the Doctor. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Early Origins of the Heatherley family
Shropshire at Adderley, a village and civil parish that literally means "woodland clearing of a woman called Athryth," from the Old English personal name + "leah." [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
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Aviation Links
Pilots Guide to Boston TRACON - Everything you wanted to know about Boston Approach, but were afraid to ask.
GTE DUATS - Free of charge flight planning tool for certificated pilots. You can even download Cirrus, a windows based interface to DUATS.
National Weather Service - Great site for weather forecasts - you can even get current conditions at several airports (METAR), national satelite an radar images.
AirNav - Provides free detailed aeronautical information on airports and navigational aids in the USA. (Suggested by Eric Poole - thanks!).
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - A great resource for members as well as non-members and student pilots.
Landings - A collection of news, weather and aviation related sales - sort of like an "aviation portal"
Atlantic Flyer - The web-version of the magazine you see at Eagle and other FBOs.
Avemco - Offers renter's insurance. Required by Eagle East Aviation.
AeroPlanner.com - A comprehensive flight planning tool on the web. Unique "TripTick" PDF downloads for each leg of your flight.


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The rain fell in Monchengladbach but it failed to dampen the USA parade as they advanced into the World Cup final with a tense 3-1 win over France in front of nearly 26,000 spectators. The USA took an early lead through Lauren Cheney but France were not to be denied an equaliser and levelled after the break when Sonia Bompastor's cross somehow found its way into the back of the American's net.
With extra time seeming a distinct possibility the USA struck twice in the final 11 minutes to secure a first berth in the final since last winning the competition in 1999.
Abby Wambach broke the deadlock with a towering header from a Lauren Cheney corner to the far post.
Alex Morgan sealed the victory in the 82nd minute to provoke scenes of joy at the final whistle from the American bench.
"Abby, she's just the best," USA coach Pia Sundhage said of the goalscorer. "I'm very happy to have her in our team. Great."
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What I Do
I do long massages. My sessions are usually about 90 minutes long. Tell me if you have a time limit, so I don't go over it. If, on the other hand, you're someone who always feels that massages are too short, be sure to tell me that.
I do in-home massage: I bring my table to you. I think it's usually it's better for people to be in their own space, and it's much better not to have jump up and drive after a massage.
I work mostly in silence. There are some kinds of work that require talking: for trigger-point and some kinds of stretching I need feedback. I always want to know if something is causing discomfort. But in general I find that talking, during a session, tends to keep the work shallow.
I'm trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Trigger-Point massage. I've absorbed bits of Tui Na, Shiatsu, and Polarity, along the way. I know enough Chinese theory (meridians, accupressure points, and five-element theory) to have passed the National Certification (NCTMB) -- but that barely scratches the surface. I love Thai massage, and have incorporated a few moves from it, but a real Thai massage is very different from what I do. For Thai you'd want to go to someone else.
I have a gentle, skilled hand with conditions such as Fibromyalgia, CFS, Crohn's Disease, and Lupus, which cause generalized, chronic pain and aching.
Stubborn, mysterious pain is often caused by knots -- trigger-points -- in nearby muscles that don't themselves hurt (or at least not until you press on them.) So knee pain may be caused by trigger-points in the thighs, low back pain by trigger-points in the glutes, neck pain by trigger-points in the back, etc. Often this kind of pain is mistakenly attributed to arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and so on. If I find persistent trigger points, I can teach you how to work on them yourself, and keep yourself pain-free.
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Longtime Juneau and Idaho Inlet resident Rodney Peter Selvig died Oct. 21, 2009, in Meadow Vista, Calif. He was 65.
He was born May 12, 1944, in Pierre, S.D., to Howard and Edna Selvig. He graduated from Pierre High School in 1962.
Shortly after, he married his first wife, Jane Walker, and moved to Juneau in September 1964. They sold everything, bought a new truck, and drove the Alaska Highway with their new baby in a Chiquita banana box, ready to start a life full of excitement and adventure. He worked at Glacier Village IGA as the meat department manager for several years before working as a carpenter and then eventually his favorite career as a commercial fisherman. His boats included the Little Jane, Ol' Adios, F/V SeaHawk, F/V AB&G and F/V Deanna Jo. He was an avid hunter, river-runner and fisherman; he loved living in Alaska and the lifestyle it afforded.
In the summer of 2000, he married his friend and love for the rest of his life, Marilyn Bell. He died of a heart attack while cutting down trees to build an addition to the deck at their winter home in Shady Pine near Meadow Vista. Maybe he got just a little too upset that the chainsaw wasn't working hard enough! He believed in working hard and he loved his family. He has been a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Marilyn Bell and her family; brother, Marcus Selvig and wife, Mary, of Riverton, Wyo., and their family; son, Rockwell Selvig; daughter, Krisi Hicks and husband, Dale; daughter, Sarah Selvig and partner, Brad Baker; grandchildren, Megan Eagle and her sister, Jessica, Jacob Campos, Ryan Hicks, Naavah Spady and Genevieve Selvig-Baker, all of Juneau.
A celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hangar Ballroom. All friends are welcome and invited to share stories of their adventures and misadventures with "Captain Rod." Next summer, a spreading of his ashes will take place at the home of his heart, "Nip & Tuck," in Idaho Inlet.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice and Homecare, 419 Sixth St., Juneau, AK 99801, or The Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial in Juneau, PO Box 20092, Juneau, Alaska 99801. A collection will also be taken at the celebration to add his name to the Commercial Fishermen's Memorial.
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Men in battle dress were establishing a perimeter around the clubhouse.
This was his battle dress, and the only defensive armour which he wore.
And he noted with a tinge of excitement that each man was in battle dress.
He was tall, taller even than Kennon, and the muscles of his body showed through the tightness of his battle dress.


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Andy and his chose have seen each other 3 times during the show he said in the interview.
Andy and his chose have seen each other 3 times during the show he said in the interview.
. What an excellent post MEMORYLANE.. beautifully stated and I do concur!Originally Posted by memorylane;2411413;
And he goes for the roundcut. Someone needs to explain option c to him which is propose to neither.
"I miss Darva Conger." - Phonegrrrl
Thank you to all you Fort folks. You rock! I have been a hammock hound all season but I truly felt badly for Bevin. She handled it like a lady and I think that shows the power of editing throughout the season. On the other hand, though my fairytale came true for A&T, I was disappointed in the way it was put together. I think it could have been far more romantic than what we actually got to see. And that darn wind whipping the hair in her face was distracting. Under a lanai with a few hundred candles would have been my preference. I can't believe Fleiss never asked me.
Thanks for all your posts and thoughts and sharing. You've made the journey all the better just by being you.
"Everyone interprets the behavior of others through the lenses of their own experience."
Can we get a big group hug, thank you for those words memorylane!Originally Posted by memorylane;2411413;
I think its Fleiss is action
Hey bugs-Originally Posted by bugsme3;2411424;
Bring on the ATFR.....let's see these two lovebirds in the real world. And, I want to see more of Bevin and hope she is ok, moving on and content.
I agree. I hope he is not as indecisive as the edit is making him out to be. They don't actually have to propose at the end of the season correct? Hasn't there at least been on season where that has happened?Originally Posted by Cleocatra;2411421;
Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter.
My husband who is now officially hookedOriginally Posted by Mariner;2411400;
noticed that andy's eyes were locked with Tessa's. And Bev's wasn't a look in the eyes response.
my tv's not working...so i am watching the show online the next day. have read all your posts...thanks. memorylane just wrote something that NO ONE has mentioned in this thread...did she not give an answer to his proposal? is the answer tomorrow nite? thanks.


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Water like bubble under My breast does anyone know what it maybe
The redness and irritation of the skin under the breast is known as breast rash. The breast rashes can be itchy and are sometimes painful. In some people it shows worse symptoms like blisters and scaly appearance of the skin. Hot and humid conditions are the main triggers causing the rashes under breasts. In medical terms the rashes occurring in skin folds are known as Interigo. Breast rashes are common in women who are diabetic, overweight or who have large pendulous breasts or during pregnancy. Usually rash under the breast develop when the lower part of the breast rests on the chest and the skin on the chest traps moisture and perspiration. The moisture trapped area becomes the breeding ground of bacteria, fungus and other infections. The redness and itching in the area causes discomfort to the person and are embarrassing. There are several possible causes and one of the most common causes is cutaneous candidiasis, which is a type of yeast infection.
Some of the major causes of rash under breasts are
This is also known as malaria rubra. Exposure to humid and hot weather causes prickly heat
Cutaneous candidiasis is a fungal infection. Yeast is a fungus which can grow in the warm and moist areas of the skin.
This is caused by a parasite called scabies mite.
Scratching of the skin due to submammary interigo can cause secondary infection of the skin. This infection is usually caused by the bacteria namely Staphylococcus aureus
A rash under breasts can occur due to allergic reactions to some fabrics.
In some rare cases the rashes under the breasts is an indication of breast cancer.
There are different methods to prevent rash under breasts. They are
Usually it is easy to prevent or get rid of rash under breasts using home remedies and prevention methods. Rarely it becomes uncontrollable and you will need to consult a doctor to get rid of the problem.
It is necessary to see a doctor for the rashes under the breasts if, the rashes are accompanied by the following symptoms
• Severe pain
• Fever
• Rashes or sores that won't heal
• The signs and symptoms of the breast rashes are getting worse or lasting for more than a week.
Though there are many over the counter creams and solutions available to treat rash under breast. Contact dermatitis and itching can be controlled by hydrocortisone creams. Hives and itching can be prevented with antihistamine medications. Since a rash under the breasts is not a very severe condition most of the people prefer to use some home remedies to get rid of the rash problem. There are many effective home remedies available to treat the problem. You will be able to reduce the itching and discomfort considerably using the home remedies. If you feel that the home remedies are not effective for you can consult a doctor, as there will be some underlying cause to the problem.
Though people compare breast rash with serious disorders of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis, they are very simple to handle. Since the main reasons for rash under the breast are excessive sweating and an ill-fitting bra, the home remedies should be based on avoiding these conditions. You can try the following home remedies to avoid the visit to a doctor.
The heat between the breast and the chest should be reduced to get rid of the rash. You can apply a cold compress to get relief from pain and redness of the skin. Wrap some ice in a thin cotton cloth and put it over the affected areas for five to ten minutes. Repeat the procedure after some time. If you want to get relief from itching and swelling caused by the rashes, use a skim-milk and cold-water compress. This cold compress will help you to protect from infections as well. Always use cold water to bathe, in hot and humid weather conditions. This will keep the pores of the skin closed.
Since sweat accumulation is the main reason for rash under breast, try to avoid the accumulation of sweat around the breasts. Use cotton clothing as they help to absorb moisture and keep the skin free from the sweat. You can also place a cotton pad between the lower breast and the skin underneath so that the pad absorbs the excess moisture.
Calamine lotion can be used to get relief from the discomfort caused by rashes. Applying calamine lotion will provide a soothing feeling and provides relief from itching. It will also help in the healing of the rashes faster. Apply calamine lotion to the area using a cotton ball allows it to dry. Calamine lotion prevents the chances of infection.
After bathing and drying the body dust baby powder under the breasts. The baby powder helps to cool the area and absorbs any moisture in the area. If there is no moisture accumulation the heat rash will disappear eventually.
This is considered as one of the most effective ingredients used to get rid of rash under breasts. This remedy will help to deal with the burning and itching sensation associated with breast rash. Clean the affected area with a mild soap and water and pat dry with a clean towel. Once the affected area of the body is completely dry you can dust corn starch lightly over it. Wait for ten minutes and clean the area using cold water. Never apply corn starch when there is moisture in the skin. This will increase the risk of developing fungal infection. Repeat this remedy twice a day to get rid of the rash.
Basil leaves have many medicinal properties. Take few basil leaves and crush them to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas and allow the paste to dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water. You can also make a paste of basil leaves, a tablespoon olive oil two cloves of garlic, salt and pepper and apply it on the rash.
Another easy and effective home remedy on how to get rid of rashes under the breasts is to do away with your bras while sleeping at nights. It would be better for you to wear a loose fitting cotton cloth or T-shirt when you hit the bed every night. This will help in easily healing the heat rashes under your breasts. If you are in the peak summer, it is advisable that you sleep without wearing even loose fitting cotton top to prevent from getting rashes under your breasts.
Another effective remedy to treat under breast rashes is to use Neosporin ointment or hydrocortisone cream on the areas where rashes have developed under your breasts. The application of the ointment has to be only applied after you have thoroughly cleaned the affected area with mild soap and water and the area is pat dry. Repeat this process three times a day and you will be able to get rid of rashes within a day or two.
Use a cold washcloth on the affected skin area or on the rashes under your breasts. Make sure that the washcloth is just damp and squeeze out excess water before applying on rashes. Let it rest on the rashes for quite some time. Dry thoroughly and repeat this process three to four times a day to get rid of rashes under breasts.
You might develop rashes under the breasts due to some allergic reaction from cosmetics or a hygiene product. If you suspect that certain lotion or cream or soap is the culprit for rashes, try to change the product and see if rashes still persist.
If you need a solution to your question on how to get rid of rash under breasts, then turmeric that is filled with antibacterial and anti inflammatory as well as antiseptic properties could be the answer. Mix turmeric with water or with milk or with aloe vera gel and apply to the rashes on your skin under the breasts. Leave it there for half an hour and then rinse it off. You will get relief from itching and the rashes will also not spread. Repeat the process few times a day to get rid of rashes effectively and quickly.
Application of lemon juice extracts mixed with three to four teaspoons of water to the rashes area under the breasts will help in preventing the growth of the infection and will also help in quick healing of the skin.
Make a fine paste of 8 to 10 fresh garlic cloves and apply it to the rashes that you see under the breasts. Garlic has antifungal and antiseptic properties and will help in quickly healing the rashes as well as prevent infection from spreading.
The harsh chemical residue left on your washed clothes could also be the culprit that causes rashes under your breasts. You can easily solve this problem by wearing clothes that are washed with half a cup of vinegar solution mixed in half a bucket of water.
Make sure that you go for a bra that fits comfortably on your breasts and never go for tight ones. Also go for ones that are mixed with cotton and has high grade elastic materials to support the bottom of your breasts.
So, are you worried about the rashes under your breasts? Do you want to try out the best home remedies to easily get rid of the rash problems under your breasts? Then, all you have to do is to go through the above home remedy tips and choose the one that best suits you.


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With the news that WotC is dropping the Star Wars license this year, no doubt rampant speculation will begin over the future of the franchise. So let's get it started. My guess is that the tabletop rpg is dead, at least for the forseeable future. There just aren't many companies aside from WotC that could afford it and the few that could don't seem to be a good fit. For example, Mongoose, a relatively big company, would probably be seen by the folks at Lucasarts as being a bit too risky. They publish a lot of product to be sure, but they also miss a lot of release dates and there are frequent complaints about the quality of their products. Cubicle 7 is an up-and-comer, but my guess is that they are not ready to take on something of this magnitude. Besides those two, the only company I can think of with the means to pull it off is Paizo. The Star Wars license might be a good fit for a company looking to position itself as the alternative to WotC, but I think they have so many resources committed to the various Pathfinder product lines, they probably couldn't see themselves taking on the demands of the Star Wars license right now.
The other side of the Star Wars game license is the minis. WotC has certainly beaten that dead horse repeatedly over the last few years, so I think if anyone got an idea to revive a Star Wars minis line, they'd choose to do it differently. I think the one company that might see some potential there would be Rackham. Doing Star Wars using an approach similar to AT-43 or Confrontation might have interest for minis collectors who are fed up with blind packaging and 15 different versions of Darth Vader. Personally, I hope that doesn't happen since it would almost certainly impact the other Rackham lines negatively.
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Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi participated in a town hall meeting with Amnesty International at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 2012. It was moderated by MSNBC Host Alex Wagner. Aung San Suu Kyi has called for the release of the members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot. At this event Suu Kyi accepted a bouquet from family members of one of the group's three members, Nadia Tolokonnikova. Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi had just received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow, at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on the previous day. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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Final Designs Are Always the Simplest and Most Practical
by anthony on 12/20/11 at 7:39 pm
A pattern I have noticed on every project I've worked on is that the final design that clients choose is always the simplest and most practical one. By realizing that simplicity and practicality are where designs end, designers can save time and energy from creating many designs that clients will ultimately reject. This not only makes things easier for the designer, but it allows clients to get what they want faster.
I'm not the only one who has experienced this. A behind the scenes look at 37signals' redesign process shows that the final design they went with was the simplest and most practical. But they had to go through many design iterations to realize this.
Version 1
They started with a very simple design. They used an elegant serif typeface to clearly state what 37signals was. Although it was simple, it was not very practical. They thought that "the design was strong, but it relied too much on the person reading to figure out what 37signalsis." So they kept going and came up with the next version.
Version 2
Their next version was more practical. They broke the page into three content blocks separated by large headlines. Users could easily scroll down the page and scan the headlines to get an understanding of 37signals. They thought that "there's definitely something here that is working." However, their next version is where things go awry.
Versions 3, 4, 5
Instead of staying on the path of simplicity and practicality that was working, they decided to go the opposite direction. This resulted in lots of time and energy wasted on extravagant versions that would never see the light of day.
Version 3 was big and graphic, but "not the right direction". In other words, it wasn't simple or practical at all. Version 4 was a map that showed their customers all over the world. But ultimately, they felt that "front and center like this makes it a bit unclear".
In other words, it still wasn't simple or practical. Version 5 was an ad-like design that mirrored a magazine layout. However, they felt that "the layout, though, is inflexible. It is something that they'd quickly outgrow." None of these versions contained an ounce of simplicity or practicality.
Version 6
After fruitlessly exploring different options, they went back to version 2 that had the most simplicity and practicality so far. However, instead of making it simpler and more practical, they decided to complicate that version by adding the map idea to it. After seeing it, they thought that "the map was unclear. What is it? What are those faces doing on there?"
Version 7
They refined version 6 by making the photos bigger and adding logos to it. But they "didn't like the map" and felt that they were "not talking about the variety of businesses that use their products." They were still traveling in the wrong direction with no simplicity or practicality in sight.
Version 8
This is the turning point where they started to get it. Instead of continuing in the direction complex and impractical, they started to simplify the design. They removed the boxes under the company beliefs text in this version, and felt that the design was "good, but still needed to be pushed a little further."
Version 9
They continued on their new-found path of simplicity and practicality and completely ditched the map idea. They understated the belief numbers and emphasized the headlines. They now "loved the belief section", but they still "weren't feeling good about the customer section."
Version 10, 11
Instead of simplifying the customer section, they thought that complicating it with photos would make it better. Not surprisingly, the customer section was "still not right." In the version 11, they considered killing customer section altogether. However, they felt that removing it completely was a little overboard and that the customer story was "just too good to not tell."
Final Design
Complicating it and removing it was apparently not the solution. The solution boiled down to simplicity and practicality. They took the customer section and simplified it by unbolding the text to make it easier to read, and moving the logos to the bottom so it wouldn't interfere with the headline.
They made it more practical by rewriting the copy to make it clearer and added thumbnail images that linked to a Customers page that expanded on customer experiences.
37signals' whole redesign process was very long and inefficient. Although they ultimately arrived at the simplest and most practical version of their design, they could have reached it sooner had they realized that the final design is always the simplest and most practical.
It's always this way with user interfaces because interfaces require human usage and understanding. Simplicity and practicality are qualities that make interfaces easy to use and understand. Designers and clients need to realize and understand this so that they can avoid dumping valuable time and money on designs that will never be used.
Many might argue that doing bad designs are useful because it helps justify the good designs. A bad design can justify a good design, but it certainly isn't needed to do so. Good design speaks for itself if the designer can speak for it. It's inefficient and frustrating for clients and designers to go down a path that ignores simplicity and practicality. The client ends up wasting money, and the designer ends up wasting time.
If the designer is uncertain about the simple and practical design they have and feels the need to complicate it just so they're sure their design is accepted, then that designer does not understand how to justify his design. It is simplicity and practicality that will always win in the end. Move with its current, and you'll have little trouble reaching a great design. Fight it, and you'll find yourself in an uphill battle running against time.


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Graphic mods and fps
Posted 11 June 2014 - 07:41 PM
So I'm thinking about buying gta iv complete edition on steam, since it's 80% off now, 2 days left .
I know the story already a bit (watched a walkthrough 2-3 years ago), so is it still worth getting for its replayability?
Also, is there still an active and good online community?
And my last question was, are there any good mods for graphics I can run on these specs:
Intel i5-4200u 1.6-2.4 GHz
Nvidia geforce gt 740m 2 GB DDR3 (64-bit edition)
12 GB RAM 1600 MHz
1366x768 resolution
It's a laptop.
I know it won't look like this:
At least, the high perfomance part. But I'm looking for a stable 30-35 fps.
Thanks in advance
Posted 11 June 2014 - 09:26 PM
Yeah, You can run it, I suggest you lower the Resolution for better performance and more FPS.
Posted 12 June 2014 - 11:19 AM
I got Windows 8.1, do I need to do something before starting ?
Posted 14 June 2014 - 11:22 PM Edited by unc13bud, 14 June 2014 - 11:23 PM.
you should read all the gta iv windows 8 threads in this forum, some people said they had trouble. myself, i didn't have trouble installing and playing gta iv with windows 8 (demo version) though. rgsc has to be installed to play the game regardless. the online community is going bye bye next month with death of gfwl, if microsoft hasn't shut it down already... check other threads here
Posted 16 June 2014 - 06:14 AM
you seem like a really bright guy (OP0 , I AM NOT , i gottaa 77ogb . an i5 (4670K) @4.2 ghz , , youi like i can play the game ok.
but i's the models , low-rez clothes , shadows , faces , is this ITi? arE rock ( a douche )STAR cutting it off to GTA4 TO MAKE another billion+ ON GTA 5 ?
THE THING IS WE WILL BUY IT , maybe at is super hipe piont , but we will , unless some form or gfwl survies , and makes for that ( thet us not speak of it ) game hogging double loggin , that servered no perpose but to put MOORE money in RS pockets , AND PUSH GLWL IN OUR FACES , and we sunned to learn to hate them , and thus microsoft
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Matt Barnes is moving down the hallway.
The small forward who spent two seasons with the Lakers is expected to change locker rooms inside Staples Center and sign with the Clippers later this week, according to a person close to the situation who was not authorized to discuss the matter until it becomes official.
Barnes will rejoin the team he started his NBA career with nine years ago after being a reserve with the Lakers last season, when he averaged 7.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. After he suffered an ankle injury in the next-to-last game of the regular season, he averaged only 3.5 points (shooting 27.1%) and 3.3 rebounds in the playoffs.
He fell out of the rotation by the end of the Lakers' Western Conference semifinal series against Oklahoma City, playing only four minutes in Game 4 and not at all in Game 5.


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Two suspects are in custody for an alleged residential burglary that led to the brief lockdown of a San Ramon elementary school today, police said. A short time after 11 a.m., officers were called to a home on Longleaf Circle on a report of a burglary in progress, police said. Officers arriving on the scene detained one suspect as he exited the home while another suspect fled the scene.
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Film director Michael Winner dies aged 77
Man behind Death Wish series of vigilante films became scathing and feared restaurant reviewer
British film director Michael Winner, who made the violent thriller Death Wish and became a restaurant critic in later life, has died at the age of 77, his wife said yesterday.
Winner had been ill for some time and after a spell in hospital last year died at his home in the upmarket west London district of Kensington, Geraldine Winner said.
"Michael was a wonderful man, brilliant, funny and generous. A light has gone out in my life," said his wife, who married Winner two years ago but had known him for half a century.
Winner's film career spanned more than 50 years and he worked with major stars including Marlon Brando, Robert Mitchum and Faye Dunaway.
But his biggest hit remained Death Wish, in which a liberal architect played by late actor Charles Bronson becomes a vigilante following the murder of his wife and rape of his daughter. He also directed two sequels.
Winner never took criticism of his films too seriously. "If you want art, don't mess about with movies," he once said. "Buy a Picasso."
In later years Winner reinvented himself as a restaurant critic for Rupert Murdoch's Sunday Times newspaper. His weekly column "Winner's Dinners" invariably featured a photograph of Winner posing with restaurant staff or his famous friends in exotic locations, alongside his outspoken opinions on the food.
His acerbic verdicts got him barred from some eateries, and his highest praise was to declare a meal "historic".
Winner also became something of a cult figure after his catchphrase in a television advertisement for car insurance - "Calm down, dear" - was used by Prime Minister David Cameron in reference to a female opponent in parliament, prompting howls of outrage.
But he also took part in charitable work and established a memorial trust for police officers following the murder of female police constable Yvonne Fletcher outside the Libyan embassy in London in 1984.
Until November last year he was also a frequent user of Twitter, on which he described himself as "a totally insane film director, writer, producer, silk shirt cleaner, bad tempered, totally ridiculous example of humanity in deep s***".
His health declined in recent years after he got a bacterial infection from an oyster in Barbados in 2007 and he was admitted to hospital in late 2011 with food poisoning from steak tartare.
In 2012 he said in an interview with The Times that he had carried out research into the Dignitas Clinic in Switzerland regarding assisted suicide after liver specialists said he had as little as 18 months to live.
"I'm very happy to snuff it. I've had enough time on earth. I'd be happy if someone gave me the plug to pull," he said.
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