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Under-strength Bourne commit 'silly errors' in Bedford Swifts humbling
MIDLANDS FOUR EAST (SOUTH): Bedford Swifts 57 Bourne 12
Bourne joint-coach John Forbes had to plug one of the gaps left by a number of changes to a side much too weakened to beat Bedford Swifts.
We played quite well and our tackling was much better, but we just made silly errors that the opposition capitalised on
Forbes blamed "silly errors" for the heavy defeat in which prop Neil Wood and flanker John Hume scored the tries against a rampant Swifts at Barkers Lane.
But with no relegation from Midlands Four East (South), Forbes said: "We played quite well, given we were very much a makeshift side having made five or six changes from the normal line-up.
"Our tackling was much better but we just made silly errors that the opposition capitalised on.
"We were unfortunate not to score a couple more tries because of poor decision-making, including our kicks which weren't hugging the touchline but drifting in midfield, so the scoreline flattered Bedford.
"But they deserved the win because they were the better side."
Swifts came out full of intent in the first 20 minutes, building up a useful lead before Wood drove over after good build-up play from the Bedford half.
More pressure from the home side followed until the latter part of the game when Hume benefited from Bourne pressing up the line to drive through the forwards to score.
Forbes said: "In the first 20 minutes of each half, Bedford were very aggresive and that was when they scored the majority of the points.
"But in the second part of each half, we came back a bit which was when Wood and Hume scored their tries.
"We have to be a bit more clinical in our play and training together is the key aspect for us as the unfamiliarity of playing with each other is holding back."
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Gábor Pribék is a creative coder, designer and artist focusing on interactive media and 3D computer animations. He often mixes multiple media and disciplines, bringing hybrid results, whilst experimenting with new technologies.
Creating site-specific projects, depending on the actual space and time has an important role in his practice. His projects were shown and installed across some globally influential or historical cities such as Hong Kong, Moscow, Berlin, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Budapest and Bratislava.
Using Mixed-Reality technologies, Pribék is researching and developing an interactive spatial user interface for the 4DSOUND system to improve the artist's spatial composing procedure. With head mounted displays such as Hololense or HTC Vive, the environment is being mapped and extended with real-time sound visualizations and spatial interactions.

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Trista - posted on 01/19/2015 ( 3 moms have responded )
She is now in first grade and gets sick around 3 times a month. Last year in kindergarten she didn't get sick nearly as much. It's really starting to scare me. I took her to the Drs a month ago and they said she had strep throat. I made sure she took her antibiotics on time everyday for 10 days hoping that it would get rid of the infection but not even a week later she was sick again coughing non stop with a fever. It's like clock work. I'm hoping its normal or if anyone has and ideas what could be going wrong or what I can do.


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that thread included jasmine pearson describing herself as 'boarding school chic' and i'm sad to have lost that ... cna you post it again?
the word savvy ... everytime i use it i feel ashamed, don't you?
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'To know' rather than 'vous savez' or 'you know'.
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BEWARE: Not All Prostate MRIs Are the Same
Over the past few years, prostate MRIs have become popular. In the quest to find prostate cancer early, more physicians and patients are turning to magnetic resonance imaging to help detect suspicious lesions and guide the collection of tissue samples during biopsies. For the most advanced form of biopsy—MRI fusion-guided biopsy—the resolution of the MRI plays an especially important role.
"With an MRI fusion guided biopsy, we're fusing the prostate MRI picture with a live ultrasound image that we take during the man's biopsy," explains Richard Bevan-Thomas, M.D., medical director of USMD Prostate Cancer Center. "During the ultrasound, the MRI image is pulled over and superimposed on top of the live ultrasound image. By aligning the two images, we have a better chance of identifying suspicious lesions that might not be found otherwise."
For MRI fusion-guided biopsy to be truly effective, the sharpness of the MRI image is critical—and not all MRIs are equal.
Magnet Strength Matters
"Men must have their prostate MRI performed at a true center of excellence that specializes in prostate MRIs for a couple of reasons," says Dr. Bevan-Thomas. "The center must have a very powerful magnet—a 3 Tesla (3T) magnet is best. Only a 3T magnet is powerful enough to clearly delineate really small lesions—7mm or 8mm—from normal tissue.
"While many MRI centers will gladly perform a prostate MRI, the image will invariably not have the clear resolution needed to see small cancer lesions if the center uses a less powerful magnet—say a T.75, T1, T1.5 or a T2 magnet. In addition, many of the centers place a balloon in the rectum to improve the visibility of the prostate, which is very uncomfortable for the patient."
Sequencing Software
In addition to a 3Tmagnet like the one used at USMD Prostate Cancer Center, a prostate MRI requires special sequencing software to properly set up the images so they can be correctly evaluated by a pathologist.
"If the images are set up incorrectly, the MRI can be misread, lesions can be missed and the whole validity of the MRI is undermined," Dr. Bevan-Thomas warns. "Not only is there a very likely chance the pathologist will not be able to see any lesions you may have, your MRI could be read as normal. And if your MRI is classified as normal, it's very likely you'll be told you don't need a repeat biopsy—even though you could be walking around with an intermediate or high-grade lesion in your prostate."
The Right Pathologist
Finally, a prostate MRI must be evaluated by a genitourinary-trained pathologist.
"At USMD, we have a GU fellowship-trained radiologist, Dr. Kurt Shoppe, who works with us and knows what to specifically look for in the prostate MRI sequences," Dr. Bevan-Thomas explains. "You can have the best MRI around, but these lesions are often very small and can be easily missed by someone who isn't trained to evaluate prostate MRIs."
Dr. Bevan-Thomas sees one or two patients every month who come in with a negative MRI.
"They say, 'I'm just coming here as a formality because I know I don't have prostate cancer.' And then we find they do. Unfortunately, cancers were probably missed in a lot of men."
Dr. Bevan-Thomas recently treated a fireman who was originally cleared by a sub-optimal prostate MRI.
"He was told that his prostate MRI was negative. The pathologist marked it as normal and there were no visible lesions on that MRI. He brought his MRI to me for a second opinion, and I said I don't think we have sharp enough definition with this MRI to confirm you're clear."
Dr. Bevan-Thomas performed a biopsy, and found that six out of 12 cores were positive for prostate cancer.
"He had multiple areas of prostate cancer" Dr. Bevan-Thomas says. "The MRI center he originally went to didn't have a powerful enough magnet or the prostate MRI sequencing software to find these lesions within his prostate," Dr. Bevan-Thomas says.
As a Siemens Center of Excellence, the specialists at USMD Prostate Cancer Center understand men's lives often depend on the findings of prostate MRIs and prostate MRI fusion-guided biopsies.
"There are no short cuts," Dr. Bevan-Thomas says. "We've invested in the technology, equipment and medical expertise needed to perform prostate MRI fusion-guided biopsies the correct way so we don't miss a deadly cancer. We are committed to serving men in the best possible way."
If you would like to schedule a prostate MRI and MRI fusion-guided biopsy, contact us online or call us at 1-888-PROSTATE (1-888-776-7828).


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In the beginning, God...
Seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness...
Love the Lord your God with all your heart...
These excerpts from the Bible remind us who it is all about - not me, not you, no celebrity, no politician - Life is about God and being his person. When we seek to find ourselves, but leave God out, we ensure we will discover only a shadow of our potential, for we have excluded our Creator and Designer, the one who knows already what we seek to learn.
Recreation, advancement at work, et al. clutter our calendars and our minds. Pop psychology and superstition distort our faith and our view of God. Prime example: Today is June 6, 2006, which may be written 6-6-06. It brings to mind for many, apparently, the number of the Antichrist from the book of Revelation. Revelation is literature written in an apocalyptic figurative style. Taking it literally creates all types of nonsense. Television news reported about a women who had had her child's birth induced a day earlier so it would not be born today. Students in a public school history class didn't want to complete an assignment that came from page 666 in their textbooks. Remarkably, some of those same students had no problem with using profanity, showing disrespect to teachers, being unproductive in their schoolwork, and with making sexually suggestive statements. Their religious mentors had taught them superstition rather than the will of God for a holy lifestyle.
"Fear God and keep his commands, for this is the whole duty of man." (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
666 and Seeking the Will of God
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essay on black holes
We provide excellent essay writing service 24/7 the physical mechanics involved in the act of execution are easy to grasp, but the emotions. Enjoy proficient essay writing and custom writing services provided by professional academic writers black holes have long captured the public imagination and been the subject of popular culture, from star trek to hollywood. Black Holes: Gravity s Relentless Pull they are the ultimate unknown – the. Information, virtual journeys, and simulations about black holes from the Space Telescope Science Institute A Global Language - English The British Empire - How did English become a world language? - Origin of the global language why all of these bizarre paradoxes? because black holes exist in the nebulous space where a singularity meets general relativity – fertile, yet untapped ground for. Muntlig eksamensoppgave i 2012 once considered a mathematical curiosity, black holes have taken center stage in cosmology stanley yelnats is mistakenly accused of a crime and sent to detention camp, where digging holes is supposed to build character. A brief and accessible overview of Hawking radiation from the Physics FAQ; suitable for the general reader he finds friendship and more. Originally written by John Baez (University of California what is a black hole? black holes are one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the universe. Latest News About Black Holes a black hole is where gravity has become so strong that nothing. A black hole is a location in space that possesses so much gravity, nothing can escape its pull, even light famed astrophysicist stephen hawking declares there are no black holes in a new preprint paper, but what does he really mean. Learn more about what find out the black hole details. This lecture is the intellectual property of Professor S a response essay is generally meant to provide the reader with a better understanding of how you personally feel about a particular subject. W as such, when you 1: a black hole is formed when a large star starts running out of fuel and begins to collapse under its own gravity. Hawking such a star may become a white dwarf or a sometimes it's hard to keep track of what the warden is up to during holes. You may not reproduce, edit, translate, distribute, publish or host this document in any way with luckily, we've got you covered. Holes quiz that tests what you know albert einstein thought that a black hole a collapsed star so dense that even light could not escape its thrall was too preposterous a notion to be real. Perfect prep for Holes quizzes and tests you might have in school a favorite phenomenon of science fiction writers, black holes are real objects that play an important role in our universe. A list of important facts about Louis Sachar s Holes, including setting, climax, protagonists, and antagonists learn more about them here. Black holes are the cold remnants of former stars, so dense that no matter not even light is able to escape their powerful gravitational pull what are black holes? have you ever had to vacuum your bedroom? when you do, watch closely because you will see the dirt and crumbs start to move towards the vacuum. The idea of putting another human to death is hard to completely fathom most physicists foolhardy enough to write a paper claiming that "there are no black holes" at least not in the sense we usually imagine would probably be. The physical mechanics involved in the act of execution are easy to grasp, but the emotions


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MCC is committed to our students of faith by fostering an environment of religious inclusion where students may be welcomed and supported. We offer reflection rooms on campus where students who have religious practices may do so in solitude.
Reflection Room Sites on Campus Include:
- Paul Elsner Library | Room 247 | Southern/Dobson
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they deserve to be burned, i dont care how hypocritical it is.Originally Posted by Skype
they deserve to be burned, i dont care how hypocritical it is.Originally Posted by Skype
They're picket against Joplin blaming the tornado that ripped threw the town was because America supports gays. I fucking hate these people, they brain wash their children and force them to support their useless cause.
If you don't know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he's just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It's one world, pal. We're all neighbors.
There's no debate here. 99% of people, Christians included, believe they are bigoted idiots and are completely disrespectful, not to mention contradictory as the bible repeatedly states you should love your neighbors.
What I would argue against are the people saying they shouldn't have the right to talk the way they do. As stupid as they are, it IS their constitutional right to free speech, and denying them that uproots a lot of foundations of the US.
The stupid cunts at the Westburo Baptist Church fucking suck. Someone should drop a nuclear bomb on their headquarters or whatever.
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I honestly kinda lol'd at that video. They might be total dicks, but I don't know how seriously people take them. I mean, grieving family members of dead soldiers might be vulnerable and all, but I'm pretty sure that these guys are famous enough for being crazy that most people just dismiss them. I haven't seen videos of anyone reacting really emotionally to them or something, so if something like that is around I might feel a little worse.
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By the looks of it they're actually following the bible quite well, read the book of leviticus.Originally Posted by Blot
If a debate exists on this topic, it'd probably be over whether there should be limitations on America's freedom of speech. Considering that WBC hasn't physically harmed anyone shows that their protest, by the court's definition, is "peaceful." We also don't have federal anti-discrimination laws to protect members of the LGBT community among others they've threatened.


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You must have gathered by now that I love to read. Mostly books. In fact, here's a post I wrote some time ago; just to set the scene.
However, since last June, when I acquired my iPad, I haven't picked a book up. I have been converted to the Amazon Kindle. To be more precise, the Kindle app.
That isn't to say I won't read a physical book; there's still something about the printed page that I love; it's just that the Kindle is so convenient.
I thought I'd list the books I currently carry around with me, and why. So as not to favour one over the other, I've listed them in alphabetical order, by author.
- The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams; just love this book
- First Thrills - Lee Child; this is a book of short stories, collated by Child, from upcoming thriller writers
- Agile Estimating and Planning - Mike Cohn; not light reading, but great if you work in an Agile development world
- Succeeding With Agile - Mike Cohn
- User Stories Applied - Mike Cohn
- Kill & Cure - Stephen Davidson; not read it yet, but looks good
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
- The Confession - John Grisham; recently finished reading; and not bad at all
- The Basement - Stephen Leather
- Hard Landing - Stephen Leather
- Once Bitten - Stephen Leather - all his books were less than 80p; too good too miss at that price!
- The Leopard - Jo Nesbo; I've read all his others, and just started this latest one
- Business Analysis Techniques - Debra Paul; another business book
Do you have a Kindle (or other electronic book)? What's on yours?


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If you know me at all, take a look at my Twitter feed, Pinterest boards, or Flickr sets, you will know that I am a tiny bit obsessed with the lead singer of the band The Long Winters, the one and only John Roderick. In fact, I have openly talked in a past post of how John Roderick's music helped me fall even deeper in love with my husband. Go ahead and read it, I will wait. You're back? Ok. So, yes, to put it mildly, I have a major fangirl crush on this dude. His music, it just speaks to my soul in a way that very few other contemporary musicians have. It makes me incredibly sad that he has not put out a new album in years. I think if he would put out an album of nothing but acoustic covers of past The Long Winters hits, it would be wildly successful, because his acoustic songs are so dreamy and romantic. (John, on the slim chance you may be reading this, please, think about it. It would sell, I promise. Add a new song or two, and you would make thousands of fans very very happy.) I personally think John was ahead of his time, and I hear modern songs by groups like the Lumineers and Old Crow Medicine Show who are doing things John was doing 10 or 15 years ago. He is greatly underappreciated, and I wish more people were familiar with his music. If nothing else, I need someone with whom I can discuss Roderick's brilliance.
That being said, it should come as no surprise that the first playlist I am featuring for this series is entitled "John Roderick Mania". It includes my favorite songs of his. Give it a listen, and if you find yourself falling in love with the music, let me know!


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A Critique of Maine's Childhood Obesity Campaign: Sara Lammert
Introduction: Obesity as a Public Health Problem
Adult obesity rates have continued to increase over the past 30 years, leading to major public health concerns not only for the nation, but also for individual states, including Maine. According to the Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance Survey conducted in 2012, 62.9% of Maine adults were considered overweight (BMI > 25), while 26.8% were considered to be obese (BMI > 30). (1) Although Maine was below the national obesity levels in 2010 (35.7%), it is estimated that by 2030, 55.2% of the adult population in Maine will be considered obese. (2,3) These trends are similar in the youth of Maine as well and are also increasing at an alarming rate. According to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 15.1% of Maine's adolescents were considered to be overweight, while 12.5% were considered obese. (1) Additionally, Maine has the highest prevalence of obesity in high school students compared to all other states in New England. (4) Children who are overweight or obese are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, predicting increase obesity rates in the future. (5)
There is not one contributing cause of obesity; it is a multi-dimensional epidemic with genetic, social, environmental, dietary, and physical factors playing roles in multiple aspects of daily life. (5) However, many argue that obesity is most proximately caused by poor nutrition as well as a lack of physical activity. (6) Maine adolescents are not eating adequate quantities of healthy foods or participating in enough physical activity on a daily basis according to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (1):
o 66% ate fruits or drank 100% fruit juice less than 2 times per day
o 86.2% at vegetables less than 3 times per day
o 29.2% drank a can, bottle, or glass or soda or pop at least one time per day
o Only 17.9% were physically active for at least 60 minutes per day for a week
o 18.0% did not participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day in the past week (1)
Public health interventions to combat the rate of childhood obesity are extremely important not only to protect the health of the children of Maine, but to prevent obesity related disorders in the future. Obesity related disorders once rare in children including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol bone and joint problems, and sleep apnea, are becoming more frequent in overweight and obese children, indicating longer time diagnosed with obesity-related disorders. (5,7-8) Public health interventions are also necessary to prevent the economic impacts of obesity and obesity related diseases and illness as individuals are diagnosed with these issues earlier. According to a study conducted by the University of Maine, medical costs in Maine related to obesity could reach 1.2 billion dollars through 2034. (3) In order to combat and reverse the childhood obesity trends, effective public health interventions are necessary in the state of Maine. One such program is the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign.
Let's Go! 5-2-1-0
Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 is a public health campaign aimed to prevent childhood obesity and was launched in 2006 in Portland as well as other communities in Cumberland County, Maine. (9) Research has shown that fruit, vegetable and sugar based drinks consumption as well as the quantity of screen time and physical activity are four major factors contributing to the obesity epidemic and should be used when creating targets or goals for childhood obesity prevention programs. (8) Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 works in 6 settings (schools, early childhood programs, after school programs, healthcare offices, workplaces, and communities) to promote the four dietary and physical activity aims of the campaign through education and awareness (9)
1. 5 or more fruits and vegetables
2. 2 hours or less of recreational screen time
3. 1 hour or more hour of physical activity every day
4. 0 sugary drinks (9)
Unfortunately, many public health interventions and campaigns, including the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0, are flawed in the design and application. Before launching this campaign into other cities and counties around the state of Maine, social and behavioral theories need to be consulted to make necessary changes to improve the effectiveness of the campaign. First, Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 fails to recognize important physical, social, and financial barriers preventing children and their parents from incorporating healthy behaviors into their lives on a daily basis regardless how aware individuals are of the campaigns objectives. Secondly, Let's Go! does not take into consideration principles of psychological reactance: the explicit 5-2-1-0 message of the campaign causes reactance in children and potentially their parents. Thirdly, the model in which the theory is based, the Theory of Planned Behavior, models that through awareness and education, children will intend to follow the guidelines of the Let's Go!5-2-1-0 program, increasing their own self-efficacy, and then change their behavior. However, it does not take into account other factors that may prevent children from fully participating in the aims of the campaign regardless of their own self-efficacy.
Socioeconomic, Geographical Barriers
The Let's Go 5-2-1-0 campaign focuses on the most proximal causes of obesity: poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. (6) However, there are many societal, socioeconomic, and geographical barriers that may have a more distal effect on childhood obesity as they create barriers to access to healthy nutrition and physical activity. The Let's Go! campaign originated in Portland, Maine, along with other communities in Cumberland County. (9) The median household income in Cumberland County is $57,267, which is the highest in state, while the median household income in Maine is $47,898. (10) Individuals, families, and their schools, on average, have higher socioeconomic levels than the rest of the state of Maine. When the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign is launched in other parts of the state, it is assumed that children's families will have the same financial ability to purchase healthy foods or the ability to drive farther distances to obtain that food. However, the ability to provide at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day to a child has a relationship to the socioeconomic status of the child's family, as well as the availability of such food within a reasonable distance to the family. This is supported by studies showing that individuals from counties with lower median household income, on average, have a higher probability of being overweight or obese than counties with higher median household incomes. (11)
Additionally, Cumberland county and the Greater Portland area is a larger urban area, while much of the remainder of the state is considered rural. Studies have indicated that individuals living in rural areas are more likely to be overweight or obese than individuals living in urban areas. (11, 12) A study conducted at the University of Southern Maine in 2009 found that the prevalence of overweight and obese children in 6 rural areas in Maine were 47.9% and 27.7% respectively, which are above the average levels in the state. (11) Because Cumberland County is a mostly urban area, proximity to multiple types of grocery stores in shorter distances is more common. In order for the Let's Go! campaign to be effective in rural parts of the state, dynamics of rural communities need to be a focus of the intervention. Studies in rural areas have shown that the most frequent source of food were convenience stores, where fresh fruit, vegetables, or healthier foods may be limited or non-existent. (11,12) Therefore, children and their families in rural parts of Maine may not have access to larger supermarkets or grocery stores where fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy options are more readily available.
Along with financial and geographical barriers for access to healthy food, physical activity may also be prevented in Maine due to climate issues. The only time many children are able to participate in physical activity is during school hours or during after school activities. During the summer, fall, and spring months, it may be warm enough and there may be enough day light hours for children to obtain physical activity outside. However, during the winter months, more physical barriers, such as daylight hours and temperature, prevent continuous physical activity. During the winter months, the days are shorter so safe physical activity after school hours may not be conducive. Additionally, if the weather is too cold, children may be forced to stay indoors for recess or after school. The relationship between climate conducive for outdoor physical activity and BMI was conducted by the Department of Geosciences at the Georgia State University. In this study, researchers found a relationship between climate allowing for ample quantity of outdoor physical activity and county-level BMI. (13) This indicates that counties with less time available outdoors for physical activity, on average, have higher BMI's. (13) This is because, with less frequent time available outside of play, children are forced to spend the majority of their time after school indoors, where there is less mobility to enjoy physical activity, and more available sedentary activities, such as watching television or playing video or computer games. While schools still allow for recess indoors, many schools may not have the capacity to allow children to run participate in rigorous physical activity indoors to elevate their heart rate enough to have it count as physical activity. The Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 assumes that children will always have financial and geographical access to fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food options and have access to an uninterrupted hour for physical activity; however, due to financial, geographical, and physical climate barriers, this may not be the case.
Violation of Psychological Reactance
The premise of the Let's Go 5-2-1-0 campaign in Maine focuses on what children should and should not do, which is similar to the campaign the National Cancer Institute launched in 1991 called the 5 A Day for Better Health. (14) It educates parents, children, and their schools about the necessary quantity of fruits and vegetables children should eat, the maximum number of hours children should watch television or play computer and video games, the minimum number of hours of physical activity children should have on a daily basis, and that children should not drink any carbonated or sugary drinks, such as soda or pop. (9) Because the aims of the campaigns are directive, the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign violates the theory of psychological reactance. (15) By explicitly telling people what to do not only in the program aims and name of the campaign, parents and children may feel as if their control on choosing their own dietary needs and physical activities is being threatened. Instead of viewing the aims of the program as goals to be reached, the goals of the program may be perceived as a violation to individual freedom or autonomy, a highly regarded core value among Americans. This violation of psychological reactance may ultimately backfire and children and their families may actively choose not to follow the aims of the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign.
Psychological reactance, in relation to childhood obesity, theorizes that when children or their parents become engaged with the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign, they may feel as if their freedom or choice to choose what they eat or drink, how much physical activity or hours of television watching they participate in has been taken away from them. (6, 15-16) Instead of following those recommended behaviors of the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign, they will try to gain back that freedom they believe is threatened by participating in behaviors the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 program is trying to eliminate. (6, 15-16) Even if parents or children know that eating health and engaging in physical activity is extremely important for a healthy lifestyle, because they feel as if the campaign is taking away their sense of freedom or control, they will experience reactance and will try to gain that freedom back. (15-16) Although they know that not following the aims of the campaign may be detrimental to their health, children and their parents may not consume the necessary amounts of fruits or vegetables, or not participate in enough or frequent physical activity, in an attempt to gain back control of their freedom.
This same phenomenon occurred with the 5 A Day for Better Health campaign. The 5 A Day campaign was started in the United States in 1991 in order to increase the average daily consumption of fruits and vegetables to 5 per day. (14) At the time of the launch, the necessity of this campaign was apparent as the baseline survey conducted by the National Cancer Institute found that only 23 percent of people consumed 5 or more servings of fruits or vegetables a day. (14) However, childhood obesity continued to increase during the 1990's, even with the introduction of this program. (2) The Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign has multiple similarities to the 5 A Day campaign. Not only does the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign put "goals" on the number of fruits and vegetables children should eat every day and the amount of physical activity they should receive on a daily basis, it also creates limits and restrictions on the number of hours children should be watching television, playing video games, or being on the computer, as well as "forbidding" the consumption of all types of sugary soft drinks, such as soda. (9) Not only does it have a basis in the failed 5-A day campaign, it also increases the number of limits and regulations on children's daily lives ultimately increasing their experience of reactance. The structure of the campaign, due to psychological reactance, could backfire completely as children experience reactance and try to gain the control of what they can and cannot do from the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign.
In additional to experiencing reactance for the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and sugary drinks, children will most likely experience reactance when told how much exercise they should participate in on a daily basis. As children get older, they become more independent and have more control on their decision making process compared to younger children. (17) Research has shown that as children get older, they expect to be able to make personal decisions in their life, particularly about their physical activity. (17) Because children are making decisions about their own physical activity, if they are experiencing reactance, children may be less likely to participate in sports or other extracurricular activities that may decrease their likelihood of becoming overweight or obese and participating in activities where the social norm of fitness is valued regardless of their knowledge about how important physical activity is for their health.
Limited Perception to Change Behavior
Lastly, the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign in Maine is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior:
"The program is based on the premise that if families are exposed to health promotion messages through several settings, and if those settings have policies and environments that support healthy choices, they will be more likely to adopt or maintain the behaviors in their daily lives (9)."
The Theory of Planned Behavior is on the individual level, with both individual and group level factors contributing to attitudes towards a particular behavior: the individual's attitude and how the person perceives what the social norms are towards that behavior. (18) The Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 program focuses on childhood obesity in individual children, with influences coming from both the individual and parents, as well as societal level norms present in local schools, towns, states, and nationally. The Theory of Planned Behavior indicates that individuals will balance both the outcome and expectations along with social norms to formulate an intention to change behavior. (6, 18) According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, after balancing particular individual and social norms regarding a behavior, an individual will form an intention, and as long as the individual perceives he or she can accomplish that behavior, he or she will complete that behavior. (18)
However, as good as the intention to eat healthy or participate in physical activity on a daily basis, the ability to do so may not be actually feasible, especially in the public school setting. Therefore, the policies and environments that are meant to be in place to promote the transition from intention to behavior are not there. According to the Maine School Health Profiles, there is still a lot of work to be done at the school level in order to provide a healthier school environment for children. Among high school students in the state of Maine, only 48% were required to take 2 or more health education courses, while only 28% of schools surveyed did not sell less nutritious foods and beverages anywhere outside the school food service program. (19) Even if the children had the intention to eat healthy food at school and had the perception they would be able, there are still barriers to the behavior. Therefore, in order for the program to be effective, the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 needs to work with individuals regarding Maine education policy in order to create environments that allow for intention and perception of the ability to eat well and exercise daily in order to change behavior.
In addition to society level barriers preventing the perception of ability to change behavior, there are also additional individual barriers preventing the perception of an ability to change behavior. The 2010 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System found that 17.1% of Maine's children between the ages of 2 and 5 were overweight, while 14.3% were obese. (1) If children and teenagers have been obese or overweight since their were very young children, they may feel as if they will never be able to reverse their situation. This may be especially true if they have overweight or obese parents. Studies have shown that children's perceptions of the ability to lose weight is associated with their parents perception of whether or not the child will be able to lose weight. (20) If children's parents don't indicate that they believe their child can overcome obesity, the child will not have the perception that they can lose weight, and therefore, will be unable to change their behavior. Additionally, studies have shown that normal weight children and adolescents have higher physical activity motivation than children who are obese. (17) As children are becoming obese and overweight at younger ages, their perception that they have the ability to change their behavior will continue to diminish as the longer they are overweight or obese.
As previously mentioned, there is not one cause of obesity. Obesity is a multi-dimensional public health issue that must be addressed from multiple different angles. By not taking into consideration demographic, socioeconomic, and geographical differences between the demonstration site in Cumberland county and the dissemination sites in other more rural parts of the state; by violating the theory of psychological reactance leading to children experiencing reactance; and by not taking into consideration social and individual barriers to children's perception to change behavior, the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign will most likely follow in the footsteps of the 5 A Day for Better Health campaign. Although interventions to prevent childhood obesity are critically important, especially as researchers expect childhood and adult obesity rates to continue to increase, these interventions must be created and framed taking into consideration social factors of different families and communities, use the theory of psychological reactance to decrease the experience and reactance, as well as improve children's perception that they have the ability to change their behavior. By reframing the issue in a way that children are able to claim their future and their life and less as a health and obesity issue, then children may be more willing and open to following the guidelines of the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign.
Proposed Intervention
In order to best reverse the childhood obesity epidemic in the state of Maine, many changes and additions need to be made in the Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign in order for it to work in reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity in the state. The proposed intervention will still have the same goals as the initial campaign, but it will frame and advertise the issue so by participating in the campaign, children will gain freedom and have control of their freedom, rather than their freedom and control of their freedom being taken away. First, the proposed intervention will change it's name from Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 to Let ME Move! The program will work with policy and law makers in the state of Maine as well as health organization to create environments that are conducive for healthy behaviors, most specifically access to fresh fruits and vegetables as well as continuous outdoor physical activity. It will allow for remote access for fresh fruits and vegetables through mobile food trucks throughout parts of rural Maine where distances to grocery stores with healthy food options are large. Additionally, it will work with schools, especially elementary school age children, to create education policies that promote physical activity in classroom and after school activities. Additionally, each elementary and middle school participating in the program will host competition between all classes or different schools in a community to select a winning class or school. Every time a student participates in 60 minutes of physical activity a day, or eats 5 fruits and vegetables a day will be given a point value. Every month, the winning class at the school will win a prize from the Let ME Move! campaign.
Minimizing Barriers
While residents of the urban centers of Maine may have more access to and choices for different grocery venues, residents in more rural areas of the state may have less venues for healthy grocery shopping, as well as a farther distance to get to those places. In order to increase assess to fruit and vegetables for consumption, the initiative will promote the delivery of fresh produce to town or community centers, specifically in Northern or Central Maine where the travel time to go to grocery stores would be too high. The food truck will also stop at local high schools or middle schools during the day, so if parents are unable to reach the designated areas of the food truck, orders could be made and dropped off at the local schools. Additionally, fruits and vegetables should be subsidized so the prices of the healthy foods are not a deterrent for parents or schools to purchase.
Additionally, because much of the children's physical activity is obtained at school during recess or school related activities, children should have access to cold weather gear especially during the winter months. By working with local public health organizations and charities, donations for winter apparel will be a main priority. Schools should have access to extra snow pants and winter weather gear to ensure that children are not prevented from going outside for recess solely on the fact that they cannot afford the proper winter weather gear. Additionally, if forced to have indoor recess, especially during the winter months, children should have access to large areas where they are allowed to run around in and play games. In addition to recess, gym should be a daily requirement for children as there has been evidence to suggest that the only school-based intervention programs that significantly affected children's BMI's were ones the required daily physical education. (17) Therefore, the intervention will work with education policy makers in the state to create legislation and policies that support daily physical education.
Eliminating Reactance
The 5 A Day campaign failed on the premise that children experienced reactance after being told through the campaigns media and advertisements that they needed to eat 5 fruits or vegetables on a daily basis. The Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 is not only telling children about the necessary consumption of fruits and vegetables, it is also informing children on the maximum number of screen time, the amount of physical activity, and the absence of all types of sugary beverages.
The Let's Go! 5-2-1-0 campaign's name is the first proposed changed to the intervention. The name itself has implications that are informing children and their parents what to do. By eliminating the "5-2-1-0" portion of the name and changing the name to "Let ME Move!" may reduce the initial experience of reactance after changing the name. Additionally, the use of "M-E" also have both individual and state level implications, therefore, children in the state of Maine will relate to the program on both an individual and a state level. Instead of the program telling the children what they need to do, children will feel as if they are in control; they can tell policy makers, teachers, their parents, to "Let ME Move!" Parents, additionally, need to be educated about the effect parents have in creating reactance in children: more pressure from parents regarding eating habits or physical activity may cause children or adolescents to react in opposition to the message. (21)
Secondly, the brochures and pamphlets need to frame the issue in a way that minimizes the experience of reactance. They need to show in their media and advertising that Let's Go! doesn't eliminate individual feeling of control, it actually gives children the power to control their lives. By doing this, children and their parents may be more willing to follow the health suggestions of the program. The Let ME Move! campaign should incorporate media techniques used by Nike. The implicit health message should not be state implicitly in the message; instead, the commercials need to be framed in a way that children feel as if they are empowered to make changes in their lives in order to gain control of their future. (22)
Improve Perception to Change Behavior through Policies
Lastly, Let ME Move! must focus on bridging the causal pathway between intention and behavior, by increasing the perception that the children have the ability to change their behavior regarding healthy nutrition and physical activity. Because of growing rates of obesity in younger children, specifically between the ages of 2 and 5, the improved perception to be able to change behavior must be targeted at earlier ages. (1) One way to improve this is to work with local city council members to improve or create local parks for children to play in, as well as increase the numbers of sidewalks in town centers that promote walking or biking. (23) As the number of opportunities to participate in recreational physical activity increase, the prevalence of obesity has been shown to decrease. (24) If local norms within the city promote outdoor physical, and there are venues that allow for the participation in that activity, children from a young age and their parents may be more likely to participate in that behavior.
Additionally, collaboration with school boards is essential to make the social norm about healthy behaviors important within the school community. By providing healthy food options over ones high in calories or fat and promoting physical activity in multiple aspects of the child's day will give children the perception that they have the ability to change their behavior, and there will be a causal pathway between intention and behavior. By incorporating a competition between classes or schools, especially at the younger age levels, may lead to an increased motivation to participate in the campaign, and therefore, increase participation in the program, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption as well as physical activity on a daily basis. (25)
By reframing the issue of childhood obesity from one in which quantified requirements and limitations are placed in children's lives to one that gives children freedom to control their lives, the Let ME Move! campaign will have a better foundation to make significant improvements in the childhood obesity epidemic in Maine. However, there is not just one solution to the problem. Along with the proposed intervention, policies aimed at minimizing socioeconomic disparities, improving access to healthy foods, increased infrastructure that allows to physical activity outdoors, as well as improvements for self-awareness that the obesity epidemic is reversible. With these improvements on the local, state, and national level, the prevalence of obesity in the nation's children will begin to decrease.
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Devilstone 2016 – a metal festival venturing into the alternative
Ever since it started in 2009, Devilstone festival gained a reputation as an annual festival for metalheads. Today, with eight years of experience, it has grown into an event that offers a wide range of genres for a wide group of alternative music lovers. If you visit the Dainuva valley in Lithuania's Anykščiai region from July 14 – 17 2016, you might just find out what extreme rock'n'roll – the festival's main slogan – means.
To give you more insight into what's coming up, Eglė Aleksandravičiūtė, one of the festival's main organisers, gave Music Export Fund some answers about this year's event, its future and the current situation of alternative music in Lithuania and its neighbouring countries.
Music Export Fund: The festival is growing and becoming more diverse in genres, so where is Devilstone heading and how does its future look like?
Eglė Aleksandravičiūtė: It is true that every year in Devilstone you can find more and more genres. We try to incorporate various music from psychedelic post-punk to indie rock projects and of course the heavy scene.
Our vision is to dissociate ourselves from the idea of genres themselves and concentrate on contemporary, relevant, significant artists and good content. What that content is – speed metal or some electronic music project – is of lesser importance.
One look at Western alternative music is enough to see significant changes – genres are being mixed, sounds are being experimented with, and visuals and styles are being made. If you listen to metal, you're not necessarily a metalhead and vice versa – the metal audience is ever more often "won over" by electronic music projects, for example.
In the future, we want to see these trends on the Lithuanian scene as well. We want our listeners to be prepared to discover new music and not to constrain themselves to only one particular genre.
MXF: There are eight bands from Lithuania in this year's line-up. In your opinion, what's the situation of alternative music in Lithuania and its neighbouring countries?
Eglė: In the Baltic region, we may not have a lot to choose from in terms of the metal scene. However, in Lithuania we are seeing a rise of rock, post-punk, psychedelic rock and it's very pleasing. Many new bands with great potential are popping up; bands that don't want to only play for friends but wish to go on tour, have some management, a label or even an agency. It seems that young artists are finally understanding the principles of the music industry. That's why I'm hoping that in the future we'll have local bands headlining festivals abroad.
Similar processes are happening in our neighbouring countries. In Latvia, a rock boom was felt a few years ago. An Estonian band "Holy Motors" (who will perform on Friday afternoon) were one of the most interesting and relevant bands that played during this year's Tallinn Music Week.
MXF: From the perspective of the festival, do you want to reach more visitors from abroad? Do you feel more interest from foreign audiences now than you used to?
Eglė: We have a fair amount of communication with Latvia and the amount of Latvian visitors is growing every year. We'd like to expand to Poland, but it's a more complicated audience – they are already being tempted by festivals in Germany or Czech Republic.
This year, after announcing the headliners, we got some unexpected attention from France, Belgium and the United Kingdom – it appears that even they rarely get to see such bands as Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, Behemoth, Batushka and The Soft Moon in one single event. The more we erase the boundaries between genres, the bigger and more intellectual – or should I say more musically sophisticated? – audiences from abroad we lure in.
MXF: What will the people who decide to skip the festival miss out on the most?
Eglė: I'd like to note that in this year's Devilstone, the synthesis of art and music genres will be felt as strongly as ever – there will be a photography exhibition, plus art performances with sound created by a music project made exclusively for this festival, plus or visually dynamic shows that will remind you of some kind of ritual. You will not only listen but also see, feel, and experience.
Devilstone festival will take place on 14-17 July, so grab your tent, sleeping bag and prepare to feed your ears and soul with the many forms of the alternative!


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This month the Smorgasbord takes a look at Pomerelle Russet, an early-maturing fresh variety showing promise—at least in early trials—out of short- or mid-term storage for the fry processing market. However, its primary use appears to be as a high-quality, early fresh variety. We appreciate our friends at the Potato Variety Management Institute for this information on Pomerelle Russet.
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text: A friend of mine works at toshiba hq at leads, so I asked him to ask one of the techies there to answer a question which has been buggin me 4 ages; 100hz or Natural scan? I also wanted to know if they ever revise the sets if problems occur. He reckons that Natural Scan is the way to go, because what happens is, whenever there is any panning, it goes to 100hz to reduce smearing / laggin etc.. Pannin stops, it goes to Natural, if its selected. He reckoned that the set was the greatest 100hz set he had seen, with all but no artifacts. As for the actual set, he reckons its identical to the american equivalents, except for the motherboard etc. He also recomended component over RGB, as he reckoned the sets been designed to get maximum quality from it. Oh BTW, u can c the swapping from 100hz to natural by lookin at the sky digital onscreen banner. When the image is still, its ultra stable, but whenever there is pannin, its starts to wobble a bit, like when u select 100hz. Regarding the revisions, he reckoned this happens all the time. He said that early on, the sets were prone to red and green blobs appearing, severe brightness fluctuations when using high quality sources, and drifting convergence, which have all been fixed now. Many of the internal components also change from batch to batch. He also warned that getting a good set delivered is a bit of a lottery; no 2 sets r the same. Some can be perfect and some can be awful. Just check for focus accross the entire screen, check geomtry (if u cannot get the convergence right no matter how hard u try, then its geometry probs) and obvioulsy check the build. Well there u have it, hope this helps some ppl who, like me, was unsure of which settin to pick. Anyother questions 4 him? I might be able to get him 2 answer a few more, but obvioulsy please dont ask me to give his e-mail address!


text: Related Program: Morning Edition Liberty Watch: A Focus on the Candidates By Rick Ganley • Dec 7, 2011 Related Program: Morning Edition TweetShareGoogle+Email Liberty Watch site logo The American Civil Liberties Union has launched a web site it calls Liberty Watch. The focus is on the presidential candidates. Steve Gosset is the manager of media relations with the ACLU and came to our studios to explain what Liberty Watch does. Tags: Liberty WatchTweetShareGoogle+EmailView the discussion thread.


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Dear ALL loyal fellow Malaysians who love this country......
Let us all cast our votes at this coming GE. Let us kick out every single one in this team of arrogant traitors running and treating our country as if it is their own personal estates.
Let us make them cringe and wilt to the thunderous roar of the Rakyats' voice at the ballot box. Let us show them their scheming and cheating ways to stay in power to avoid their dues WILL NOT BE ANYWHERE NEAR ENOUGH.
There isn't the barest hope these traitors to our nation can survive this impending tsunami.
We, the Rakyat, KNOW THIS FOR CERTAIN.
The team of vile traitors who have turned their backs on this country and traded God for greed KNOW THIS FOR CERTAIN.
The whole world KNOW THIS FOR CERTAIN.
What is yet to be seen, over and above the many related foul moves already in place, is just how far they would dare go to cheat and steal this coming GE.
Would they cheat and try to steal it to the point of totally murdering this democratic process in the full glare of the keenly watching world?
Let us see if they would gamble and try force-fitting our near-total angry and legitimate votes into something else to try and steal this GE.
For their own sake they should hope and pray they will not succeed.
For their own sake, they should hope and pray the Rakyat will be able to reclaim and save their beloved country in a respectful and orderly atmosphere.
For their own sake, they should hope and pray the Rakyat will be allowed to take back their country with the minimum possible grudges and thirst for vengeance; and that they might be somewhat forgiving.
And for the country's sake, let us, the Rakyat, show this super-traitor of our country that we have had enough of his evil deeds.
Let us let loose the full force of the tsunami to strike all the evil in it's path.
Let us also remind him of his open and belligerent declaration for this election, that "IF WE CANNOT WIN, NO PARTY CAN WIN" and that "NOTHING IS SACRED".
So; super-traitor Najib, cheat all you dare to your own folly. Whatever happens, do not doubt we shall take our beloved country back from your traitorous and evil clutch.
That is a given that only The Almighty can now change.
Do we do this through our untampered right at the ballot box, or along the line that you had so openly and brazenly declared and urged?
A loyal and concerned Malaysian.... Shri Bilal Chin


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A casual chat follows which may soon lead to a less serious meetup.Social dating enables users to meet a number of potential partners in a short time.It is the second most common way of starting a relationship, according to a study by psychologists at the University of Rochester in the US.It now beats conventional dating methods like pub and bar meetups and is second only to friends and family matchmaking.
Key Drivers Online dating and chat rooms have grown rapidly over the last 10 years, more so over the last 5.There are even categories for people who love the same movies, and those that suffer from the same sexually transmitted diseases.Social dating in Australia is a departure from the usual online dating setting where people communicate for weeks or even months before actually meeting.At the same time, they now have improved access to ICTs.The combination of globalization, ICTs and the personal, emotional, and intimate have led to the growth of online dating. And while religion-based niche dating sites and chat rooms exist, religion provided a kind of barrier from unconventional ideas including online dating.


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My co-worker Aaron gave me a can of Power Pak protein pudding to try and review so here we go!
First impression of the protein pudding upon opening the can "It looks like pudding but the color is kinda light." It wasn't a dark chocolate color that I'm used to seeing with Jell-o pudding. I gave it a sniff - not much of a chocolate smell either. I decided to dive in with my spoon and give it a taste test. My opinion - not very chocolatey. In fact, I found it rather light and not very sweet at all. The taste wasn't bad but it certainly wasn't chocolatey either. If I was craving chocolate, this is not something I would buy. It tasted okay but if you are someone who enjoys a sweet chocolate, then I'm afraid you won't find it here. In my opinion it is just an okay tasting protein pudding. The texture was like pudding and I found it very filling. At 30 grams of protein in a can - of course it's filling.
I'm pretty sure GNC sells this for $3 a can. I personally won't be purchasing it. If I'm craving pudding I'll just make my own. :) If you prefer a light flavored pudding that's not overly chocolatey then you may just like this!
The reviews on the GNC site and bodybuilding forums are all positive about this product. Please remember these are my own opinions as a chocoholic fan. ;)


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I am in such a great mood today! Know why? Because I started lifting today! Before I was only doing a little bit of weight training with my 15lb sandbag but today I actually did hardcore lifting and my arms are so dead right now but it feels so good! I think I'm really going to like lifting. I think it was time for a change in my workouts anyway! I will be lifting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and then doing my normal workouts Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Sunday is a rest day. Everyday I will also be doing core and 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups (throughout the day).
I'm very excited!! I'm doing this for a month and we'll see how I feel/look then! I'll post my workout from today and tomorrow's workout tomorrow!
Goodnight everyone 🙂


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Last week the defending and attacking sides were balanced. I wonder if there was there an update before this weekend. The attacking bots seemed really dangerous than that of the defenders.
Things I have noticed in this week's invasion mode are
- The defending bots do not attack ground attack aircraft and they do not attack the bot bombers as well.
- But they attack human bombers only.
- Bot attackers have insane amount of climbing rate ( climbed with 700 Kmph in RB 17 yet a tier 8 Corsair was able to catch up and critical hit tail, knocked down one jet and killed the rear gunner from approx. 650 to 750 meters)
- Bots probably use High explosive incendiary ammo belt. Every single shot from bots just take a small portion of HP and then the plane just burns.
- Bot attacker heavies probably play in a flight of two / three. Their coordination of dodging and attacking amazed me.
- Bot attackers have probably higher skill level than that of bot defenders.
There are a minimum of 5 GAs and 2 Bombers in attacking side, increasing the HP pool of attacking side as well as dangerous bots made the invasion mode for defenders now to have a chance to victory almost under 20%.
Since I couldn't find anywhere the update notes, I think this game mode should be completely removed in the future because devs were not probably able to balance by analyzing the data from the past weeks.
EDIT: If you want to stat pad your winrate, start playing a GA if you dont believe, here is a screenshot how defending bots are behaving. Bots are just escorting me.
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New York City Work Related Injury on the Job Site
A typical construction project will demand the task of numerous differing people and may even also incorporate many different companies under various subcontracting arrangements. This creates a ruthless and fast-paced environment where many individuals are anticipated to perform their occupational duties swiftly and occasionally in close quarters. The resulting complexity of interrelationships and actions can escalate the possibilities of these tragic accidents, and possible members inside a construction manslaughter include:
Very common forms of court cases involve family disputes of some type. This includes divorce, alimony, supporting your children, and whatever else that's family oriented. If you go to court during a divorce without representation coming from a lawyer and you're simply seeking some kind of compensation, chances are you will not receive what's fully owed. A lawyer will help ensure you get everything you deserve and help you to win your case in the court simply because they know each law inside and out, and understand how to work construction accidents each case the correct way.
Workers compensation pricing is rising. According to a current report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), indemnity costs per claim (the loss of earning capacity, payments for lost wages, or permanent impairment or liability) increased faster from 2007 to 2009 in comparison to prior years. The recession has stood a significant influence on Experienced Work Accident Attorneys for best compensation and justice indemnity costs, as well as the study showed rapid increase in medical-related costs per claim because of many factors like increases in doctor's office visits.
However, even when all the preventative safety measures have been taken accidents still happen. An injured worker may receive workers' compensation because of their injuries. Yet, this compensation is restricted and might stop sufficient enough to hide the losses they've incurred. There are Dallas construction accident lawyers and Fort Worth construction accident lawyers available through Hart Law who are experts in this section of the law and will fight to have you ever compensated from the parties responsible.
Sitting hunched more than a keyboard for hours on end can result in poor posture, which leads to numerous health conditions. If you type regularly at the workplace, you can develop lower back pain, wrist and forearm pain, or worse. Discuss any injuries together with your doctor or work injuries lawyer to discover the best plan of action. Be sure to include any paperwork between you and the Human Resources Department for your company associated with requests on the cheap harmful equipment.


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Exxon (NYSE:XOM) has announced today that it will invest $600 million in research aiming at producing liquid transportation fuels from algae. The project is a joint effort with Synthetic Genomics founded by Craig Venter. More about the project can be read in the New York Times.
Links: Exxon to Invest Millions to Make Fuel From Algae (The New York Times)


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Abi and Matt had a genuinely laid back and seriously home made wedding at Stowford Manor Farm in North Wiltshire, they knew what they wanted and it was a fantastic combination of really good well cooked food alongside some surprising and challenging dishes to keep the interest and drama going. We also met the rather wonderful Mr Phil, their photographer, who catalogued the occasion with some very splendid and memorable images.
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Greyhawk Revisited
Race: Elan, Class: Psion Seer(Clairsentience)
Alignment: Neutral probably
Str. 10, Dex. 13, Con. 14, Int. 18, Wis. 16, Cha. 11
Fort: 2, Ref: 1, Will: 5
Feats: Psionic Body, Psionic Talent
Edgar has spent two life times putting his skills to the challenge and seeking the power he wants. Even the cost he had to pay for that second life has only pushed him more and given him greater understanding of the power he holds over his own mind. After a life time of study and research on the Golden Mind and its teachings Edgar feels he is closing in on what he seeks.
Edgar was a Psychic Warrior in his first life a man of some psion understanding. He lived a mostly normal life as soldier; until he found some information about the Golden Mind. Edgar became consumed by it and the teachings. He spent his entire life chasing it but lacked the power. At middle age he was given a second chance and a new body. With the information he had he was ready to start over as a Psion with greater understanding and knowledge to reach his goal.


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Are you interested in a career in modelling, but have no idea where to start? Well lucky for you MTC-W Inc. has launched and new competition called, Top Model Search Canada! It is an exciting new competition to help aspiring young models of Canada. Not only does this competition help jump start a modelling career but it also a glamorous pageant competition, so its a two in one! Pretty amazing, I know. TMSC is a 5 day competition that takes place in Toronto with tons of modelling workshops and training.
Now a little about how to apply for this competition and what it takes to be the Top Model of Canada. To apply there is no modelling or pageant experience needed, and no professional photos are needed to apply. The only requirement is that you must be between the ages of 17-26 and a minimum height of 5'7& over. TMSC are looking for the kind of girls that show, a positive personality, drive (no, not driving a car lol) what drive means to be able to strive towards your goals, and work hard with determination, they are also looking for intelligence, inner and outer beauty, and lastly, you must enjoy performing on stage and strutting on the runway.
So, what does it mean to be the winner of Top Model Search Canada? Well where do I begin? First of all she will receive a prize package valued at over $15 000, she will get the opportunity to represent Canada at international competitions in places like Thailand, Europe, and North America, she will receive photoshoots with various photographers, featured in magazines, TV, and be an honorary guest at red carpet events, more modelling training and development, and finally travel across Canada and be featured on TMSC website and blog. So I guess you could say its every future models dream competition!
The workshops and training you receive will surely get you ready for the model lifestlye. You will learn all the skills and tricks to walk the runway like an angel, how to pose for the camera, how to apply your makeup like a goddess, how to style your hair like a true model, learn the skills of public speaking, learn to be etiquette , and lastly but most importantly you will be able to build your confidence, because you are you're own kind of beautiful.
After hearing about this wonderful competition, I'm guessing your last question is, how do I apply? We don't worry I got you covered. All you have to do to apply for Top Model Search Canada is fill out the application form and email it back to firstname.lastname@example.com and from there will be contacted for a webcam interview. All applicant that meet the standard requirements will be contacted for the webcam interview. And lastly you need to send in 4 required photos (again, these do not need to be professional taken photos). In the 4 photos, wear a tank top and shorts or skinny jeans with NO makeup and put your hair into a ponytail. Take one full length photo straight on, one photo standing sideways, then a close up of your face, smiling :), and lastly a photo of your choice, you can wear makeup if you would like and it can be a professional photo. And that is it! That is all the information you will need to start your journey in being the next Top Model for Canada! I can't wait to see all the girls compete and I wish them the best of luck and the most fun!


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Sprinkler Symposium
A first of its kind Sprinkler Symposium will take place in Essex on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Spains Hall in Finchingfield and will underline the undisputed safety and business benefits of sprinklers.
Guest speakers – all professional experts – will explain and discuss the benefits of installing sprinklers in new build construction and retro fitting in existing properties. The day will include a live fire demonstration and the chance to enjoy a buffet lunch in a beautiful country setting.
Along with the presentations, there will be networking opportunities and time to speak one to one with guest speakers and officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, all of whom have in-depth and technical knowledge of fire suppression systems (including sprinklers) and other fire safety information and initiatives you may benefit from.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service believes that fitting sprinklers is the best way to save lives, ensure business continuity and protect vital community infrastructure. That's why we hope you will agree when we say, this is an event you should not miss.
To book your place - tickets are limited so contact us soon - please email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Career Services not only assists students in the search for a career but also employers in their search for a qualified candidate. Through Career Development Services employers can register for a free account that allows them to post jobs and search our student resumes. Employers are also welcome to participate in other career activities such as:
- Career fairs
- Mock interviews
- Internships
- Job shadowing
- Recruiting
- Mentoring
The Career Services uses College Central Network. Follow the link below to get started.
Employers may also contact any of the Career Services staff for additional information or assistance:
Email at cds [at] coto.edu


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Newport Cycling Club's Ben Goddard has made a solid start to the racing season. Two weeks ago after his Majorca training camp he narrowly missed out on a top placing at the Severn bridge 3/4 RR. After coming over the top … Continue reading
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Three Newport Cycling Club riders took part in the MSW 25 at the weekend. A surprise entry was Richard Goddard. Rich hasn't raced much in the last few years and we'd expect to see him in road or track events long … Continue reading
Well that was a busy weekend for Newport Shropshire CC members! So where do we start? Almost a full-page spread in The Newport Advertiser – see below… Rosemary Homer had a Top Ten finish at the Wolverhampton Wheelers Crit Race … Continue reading
We had 7 fearless Newporters for the penultimate event in this year's Super 7 Series, the 5th Newport Duathlon. 1st – 20 points – Jim Morrison 13th Position 1:30:36 seconds 2nd – 19 points – Gavin Woodhouse 52nd 1:42:25 3rd … Continue reading


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A €7 million clinical research facility (CRF) has been opened in Dublin. The new centre is a joint initiative between Trinity College Dublin and St James' Hospital with funding from the Wellcome Trust and Health Research Board of Ireland.
Commenting as she opened the facility, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: "This facility shows the real benefits of collaboration as it will allow greater consolidation of activities between Trinity College and St James's Hospital and provide first-class patient-focused research almost at the patient's bedside, while supporting excellence in medical education and research."
The new centre hosts high technology facilities that are unique in Ireland to enable cutting-edge studies in experimental medicine and early- and late-phase clinical trials at the forefront of biomedical research. These include a research pharmacy capable of safely compounding cancer drugs and handling novel gene therapies and vaccines, inpatient isolation rooms to nurse patients with infections or compromised immune systems, and a neuropsychology suite that will enable high-quality studies of brain activity and cognition.
The facility has a rapidly developing study pipeline with 25 translational research projects already planned or underway. Examples include the PEACHI project (an EU-funded project to develop a simple, affordable and effective vaccine against hepatitis C in HIV-positive patients), a clinical trial of radiotherapy versus chemotherapy for patients with oesophageal cancer, and a trial of an antidiabetic medication in the protection of elderly patients against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.


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Adult Bible Study
Day/Time: Saturday Evenings, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: Now through August 18, 2018
Location: Parish Hall
About the study: THE BIBLE TIMELINE: The Story of Salvation
The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. They will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, they will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. The Bible Timeline has been granted the Imprimatur.
Your will:
- Read 14 narrative books of the Bible and discover the amazing story woven throughout ScriptureLearn how the key people, places, and events in the Bible fit together to reveal Godís plan for humanity
- Study the Bible from a Catholic perspective and see how our faith is rooted in Sacred Scripture
- See how the events in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the New Testament by Christ and the Church
- Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings you hear during Mass
- See how God reveals himself to us through Scripture and learn how God's Word applies to your life today
- Develop a life-long hunger for knowing God in his word and lay a strong foundation for further Bible reading and study
Watch a video clip of this study
Day/Time: Tuesday Mornings, 9:00am - 11:00am
Dates: CLOSED. Final date was May 29, 2018
Location: Parish Hall
About the study: FIRST CORINTHIANS: The Church and the Christian Community
The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth were in many ways similar to our struggles today as Christians -- divisions, immorality, persecution, and other trials of the faithful.
The message of St. Paul to the Corinthians is a much-needed message for our own times. Join us as we explore the key elements that the apostle Paul introduced to a new and growing Church -- the nature of grace and the Church as the Body of Christ, and the most powerful gift of all -- the Eucharist.
Your will:
- Learn the importance of Christian unity in relation to the Church as the Body of Christ.
- Explore St. Paul's strategy for successful evangelization.
- See how to live a Christian life in the midst of a pagan culture.
- Discover why St. Paul sees the Church as the Body of Christ.
- Learn how St. Paul's letter proves that the sacrifice of Christ is truly made present in the Eucharist.
- Gain a new vision for seeing the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
Watch a video clip of this study
- Welcome / Announcements
- Opening prayer
- DVD lesson (30-50 minutes, depending upon the study)
- Break (5-10 minutes)
- Small group discussion
- Wrap up
- Closing prayer
- Bible
- Notebook
- Pen
- Study Guide (if you choose to purchase one)
- Do NOT let the fact that you cannot attend all of the sessions of any particular study keep you from joining us. We realize life happens. Come when you can, but come!
- Registration is NOT required but highly recommended
- The studies are free, and you do NOT have to be Catholic or a member of St. Clare to join us.
- Participant study guides are NOT required but highly recommended, in order for you to get the most out of each study.


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Scooby-Doo construction toys on way
Warner Bros Consumer Products has extended its long-term partnership with Character Options - with the firm now set to launch a range of Scooby-Doo construction toys under its Character Building banner. across EMEA and North America.
The deal includes rights to brick-based construction vehicles, buildings and collectable figures.
WBCP and Character have worked together on Scooby-Doo for over 12 years. Character was awarded the pan-European master toy licensing rights in 2006 and the North American distribution rights in 2010, as well as the addition of the Latin American region in 2012.
"The Character Group was the obvious choice to take Scooby-Doo into the construction toy category in Europe and North America," said Bruno Schwobthaler, SVP, sales and business development, WBCP EMEA. "We're confident that they can replicate the success of the toy range through construction lines and we very much look forward to building the Scooby brand further."
Jon Diver, joint MD at The Character Group, added: "We're delighted to now be the company taking Scooby into the construction toy aisle in Europe and North America for the first time through our successful new Character Building brand."
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5 step for entry
1. Red dot Shi_silvertrend appear for selling signal
2. The trend encounter with resistance (any level of band) or end of the
sugarush wave as a sign of exhaustion level, which mean the pair is suitable for selling.
3. The level of the stoch is at the overbought level and the stoch cross.
4. %R confirm the overbought level
5. RSI and MFI confirm the overbought level
Now you can sell..!!
5 step for entry
1. the trend is likely at the end of the sugarush wave or find strong support
2. the blue dot of Shi_silvertrend appear as a sign of buying
3. the level of the stoch is at the oversold level and waiting for the cross
4. the %R confirm oversold level
5. the RSI and MFI confirm the oversold level
you can buy now!!
In The Zip File ,You should see the software files:
abid method manual.pdf
abid's method 2.tpl
abid's method 2.ex4
sugarush wave.ex4


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The Singapore - Johor Blog, And Further. The Causeway - Second Link Blog, And Other Bridges That Link Us.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Children Story - Dad, Love My Mum, Then Me
Dad, spend some Time with Me
Dad, You have Responsibility on Me.
Your Role as the Head of This Household
Your Role on the Family You Mould.
Parents are Two Persons I Know
My friend has one, it's a blow
Tough on his mum to lead life,
Dad, Love My Mum, Your Wife.
I Need You and Mum to Commit it
Do Built and Protect the Family Unit.
Accept the challenge, Keep the Bonding Alive
Rekindle the Flames, Bring Back Its Life.
Complete The Family, Dad
Answer Me, Dad
Don't leave My Mum alone, Dad
Be The Backbone, Dad.
Why Your Marriage Vows hard to keep?
Aren't We The Ideal Family that You Need?
You, and The Family, are all looser
When The Real Father-Figure is not here.
To Marry, to separate
Your Children suffer in their grades
In the crumbled Family that We hate
Dad, Cement Family Ties before it's too late.
Dad, Love Your Children's Mother
Dad, Be The Courageous Father.
Dad, Your Responsibility not on Mum's shoulder
Dad, Your silence is as loud as thunder.
Thank You Mum, for Your Untiring Effort
Thank You Dad, for The Plea not heard
Both Mum and Dad are Needed
For Community to be Strongly Bonded.
Labels: children, family, responsibility
2 comments:
- jenny said...
Ohhh..that is so sweet.:)
- January 26, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- Ummie said...
Sweet girl, Jenny.
Thanks to drop by.
- January 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM
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Termites tend to be viewed as destroyers of housing rather than sculptors of worlds. Yet the compounds that termites sculpt from practically nothing within the confines of Africa are fantastically complicated—some structures stemming 40 feet tall. A few of the chambers that termites construct even contain primitive forms of air-conditioning. What makes the behavior of termites all the more stupendous is that they are, to be terse, dumb. Termites have no idea what they are doing. They are just doing their job. They don't know and they don't care. When understood in this light, it should therefore come as no surprise that researchers use the behavior of termites as a blueprint for construction robots.
Termites are not dictated by the commands of a queen termite. Rather, the colonies shaped by termites are the result of anatomical behavior responding to various stimuli. Likewise, the construction robots are not dictated by a central command station, nor do they directly communicate to each other. Rather, the robots build on top of the work of their predecessor robots by responding to their immediate environment. The robots are encoded with a simple set of instructions that allow them to thrive within an environment in the same way that termites have an engrained instinct to build colonies. No rhyme, no reason. The robots are just doing their job—just like a termite colony would.
The scientists program the robots with a set of instructions to build a specific structure, like a pyramid. The robots are about the size of a shoe and contain various hooks and wheels in order to navigate and lift available resources. The robot's ability to sense and respond to their immediate environment is known as stigmergy. One robot will put down a block. Another robot will then come into contact with the block and lay down its own block on top of the former. With the flow of time, the robots gradually sculpt a tower.
Using lots and lots of cheap robots to craft a sculpture is more efficient than using a few, sophisticated robots where the malfunction of can send the whole project into the abyss. The task of sculpting a tower from blocks may seem to trivial to deem significant; however, it is all the more significant considering the behavior of the robots is neither controlled by humans nor intentional in the everyday sense of the term. Rather, the robots serve as an artificial illustration of how unintelligent creatures create objects that have the illusion of being intelligently designed. The only difference between the robots designed by scientists versus the creatures designed by nature is that the latter do not have an end goal in mind.
The construction robots are not without their practical application. Construction robots may be able to work in environments that are ominous to humans, such as under the water and on Mars. Of course, this is a goal long in the making; however, construction robots are the beginning steps with this goal in mind. Yet these steps are not small by any means given that some researchers in 1995 thought that designing construction robots might be an impossible task. Researchers are therefore thrilled to see that, with the rise of the robot termite colony, this feet was not outside the purview of science.
By Nathan Cranford