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For the most competitive man on the planet, it is not enough just to win—he also needs to be seen winning, and to have won. To succeed in plain sight often means announcing objectives in advance. "Committing to a particular goal publicly puts pressure on oneself. It becomes an enormous action-forcing mechanism and often helps you achieve more than you might have had you kept your goals to yourself." –General David Petraeus
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- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpiːtə/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpitɚ/
- Rhymes: -iːtə(ɹ)
- Homophone: pita (non-rhotic accents)
- Hyphenation: pe‧ter
Etymology 1[edit]
US, 1902, presumably from shared initial pe-.[1] Compare the use of other men's names as a slang term for the penis, e.g., dick, willy, John Thomas, etc.
peter (plural peters)
- (slang) The penis.
- 1997: Shelby Scates, Warren G. Magnuson and the Shaping of Twentieth-Century America [1]
- You smile, act polite, shake their hands, then cut off their peters and put them in your pocket." "Yes, Mr. President," answered O'Brien.
- 1998: Michael Robert Gorman, The Empress Is a Man: Stories from the Life of Jose Sarria [2]
- ... and you were there, and they acted like you weren't even born yet?' "I'd say, 'Yes, their memories are as long as their peters.'"
- 2002: Celia H Miles, Mattie's Girl: An Appalachian Childhood [3]
- "It's to put on their peters when they don't want to make babies," she said.
- 1997: Shelby Scates, Warren G. Magnuson and the Shaping of Twentieth-Century America [1]
- (Britain, slang) A safe.
Derived terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
1812, US miners' slang, Unknown.[1] Various speculative etymologies have been suggested.[2][3][4][5] One suggestion is that it comes from peter being an abbreviation of saltpeter, the key ingredient in gunpowder – when a mine was exhausted, it was "petered". Other derivations are from St. Peter (from sense of "rock"), or French péter ("to fart").
peter (third-person singular simple present peters, present participle petering, simple past and past participle petered)
- (most often used in the phrase peter out) To dwindle; to trail off; to diminish to nothing.
- 2014 August 23, Neil Hegarty, "Hidden City: Adventures and Explorations in Dublin by Karl Whitney, review: 'a necessary corrective' [print version: Re-Joycing in Dublin, p. R25]", in The Daily Telegraph (Review)[4]:
- Whitney is absorbed especially by Dublin's unglamorous interstitial zones: the new housing estates and labyrinths of roads, watercourses and railways where the city peters into its commuter belt.
Usage notes[edit]
Originally used independently, but today most often in the derived phrase peter out.
Etymology 3[edit]
peter (third-person singular simple present peters, present participle petering, simple past and past participle petered)
- (card games, intransitive) Synonym of blue peter
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "peter" in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.
- ^ "Peter out" in Gary Martin, The Phrase Finder, 1997–, retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ ami: origin of "peter out"
- ^ Take Our Word For It #117
- ^ A Hog On Ice & Other Curious Expressions, Charles Funk, 1948.

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Jennifer Faust is a Family Counselor with Hollywood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Union, NJ. Here she discusses the benefits of pre-planning your funeral and how it can relieve the burden on your family or loved ones:
1) Please introduce yourself and where you work?
My name is Jennifer Faust, and I am a Family Counselor with Hollywood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Union, NJ. The cemetery has been in business for 100 years and is well known and established in the community.
2) What is your role / what services do you offer?
It is my goal and responsibility as a Family Counselor to assist families with their pre-planning needs. Below are several options we offer at Hollywood Memorial Park and Cemetery:
• In Ground Traditional Burial
• Cremation
• Underground Private Mausoleum
• Above Ground Mausoleum (this is more cost effective than In Ground Burial)
A special program we offer is offered where you purchase one cemetery plot and get the second plot at no additional cost. Also, we offer different payment plans that will be affordable and fit within your financial means.
3) Describe your most positive experience in your role in your company helping NJ seniors?
I recently had a couple called and made an appointment to come in my office to make pre-arrangement plans. They had heard about prearranging and wanted more information. After carefully explaining this process and answering their questions, they decided it would be a great idea to start the procedure that same day! This couple came to the conclusion that when prearranging you can control the cost and in the event something should happen, the immediate family, who is grieving, will not have to take on additional financial responsibilities. We developed a payment plan that was affordable and fits their financial means.
4) How can your company best assist seniors in NJ?
By choosing to pre-plan your final expenses, you'll be able to completely control your personalized choices while keeping cost factors and family burdens (both emotional + financial) in mind. For more information about our cemetery options and payment plans, please call me at 973-452-4278.
Benjamin D. Eckman, Esq. concentrates his practice on Elder Law & Estate Planning. Elder law is intended to broadly assist "extended living". An elder law practitioner provides the legal information necessary for persons whose lives will extend or have already extended beyond the time when all children are usually out of the house and when regular employment ceases. After the elder law attorney and client complete their work, legal documents have been drafted, tax considerations have been analyzed, and a plan to protect the elder's estate has been implemented.
Benjamin D. Eckman's practice focuses on Estate Planning & Elder Law – legal issues facing senior citizens. Benjamin D. Eckman received his Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting from Touro College and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Union County Bar Association, Passaic County Bar Association and the Bergen County Bar Association. He can be reached at (973) 709-0909, (908) 206-1000 or (201) 263-9161.


text: NECA / IBEW Local Union 26, Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is named as a partner in two out of four Maryland State consortia that make up the MD Energy Sector Partnership grant application. 5.8 Million dollars has been awarded to the Maryland Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIB) by the Federal government. These grant funds are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). JATC 26 is a partner in the "Green Training for Energy Efficiency Achievment (Green Teea) consrtium as well as the "Go Solar Regional Partnership" consortium. Learn More here.


text: 4.5 Stars The Gray Wolf Throne is another great addition to the Seven Realms Series. I have to say that I'm more impressed with each book they just keep building and layering so there can be a fantastic conclusion to the series.We pick up right where we left off in the exiled queen. Raisa has escaped the Bayars once again and is trying to find her way home to reunite with her family and the throne. Han has been recalled by the clans to go into service but on the way to whispering pines he is searching for Rebecca Morley (Raisa) hoping he can find the girl he has become so attached to.There was danger around every corner and so many people trying to make sure Raisa never makes it back to her kingdom. There are still some absolutely heart wrenching moments for me between Raisa and Amon (sigh for a love that can never be) and even for Han and Raisa. There are so many close calls and it is amazing how some lay down their lives for Queen and Country."She had never felt more alive than when she lay dying in Han Alister's arms."Han really comes into his one in this book and shows that even in high politics he can play the game. Raisa becomes even more confident in herself and the leadership role she will need to take on. "I continue to believe in miracles. But I know that miracles come to thosewho work very hard"All of the supporting characters I loved from the other two books are back and as fierce as ever. Fire Dancer, Cat, Amon, Micah and Crow all bring so much to the story. I loved getting more of the backstory of Hanalea and Algier and finding out for sure who Crow really was although I was pretty sure already before the reveal. "The time will come when you will be forced to make a choice," Hanalea said. "When that time comes, choose love."It was a rollercoaster ride of political intrigue and posturing the whole way through. There are so many great moments in this book and the set up for the finale is incredible. I can't wait to see how all of the arcs play out. The writing is captivating and beautiful even though it is YA it is not dumbed down and remains incredibly intricate. Another win for Chima!


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Knitted Kimono Ladies
Meet the Knitted Kimono Ladies, a gorgeous little collection of knitted ornamental dolls with a serenely Japanese theme.
Measuring approximately 10.5cm in height when made up to the specified tension, our little ladies can be customised with any one of six different hairstyles:
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What's more, the doll can be made up in any combination of colours so the possibilities are endless - probably a good thing since it's almost impossible to stop at making just one of them.
Packed with personality, the Kimono Lady facial detail couldn't be simpler, yet as you can see from the pictures, the finished result is surprisingly expressive. But don't take our word for it - try for yourself and see!


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A new Flash version of the old classic Samegame. Blocks are now hexagons! Use your mouse only, left click to remove an area of hexagons. Area has to consist of 2 or more hexagons. The larger the area the more points you get. You have some bonus items to help you clearing the level (see bonus items panel). Level is completed when all blocks are removed. Game is over when there are no more moves and no more bonus items.
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TUPELO, MS - This is a news release from Tupelo Furniture Market
The Tupelo Furniture Market recently launched a newly designed website at www.tupelofurnituremarket.com. According to market officials, the site is more aesthetically pleasing and, most importantly, easier to navigate, allowing furniture retailers and potential exhibiting companies a way to quickly find new and important information about the upcoming market event. Details on market specials -- including product close-outs, special discounts and new product offerings -- will now be posted and easily found on the website.
Kevin J. Seddon, president of the Tupelo market, said this is the second redesign of the site in the last two years, but it was instituted earlier than planned because the market is introducing several new programs and it's important that they are clearly communicated to retailers. Also, numerous companies have already contracted to exhibit, and many of them will introduce products that have never been shown in Tupelo. The market wants to make this information available as soon as possible, Seddon said.
"This upcoming February market looks very promising," said Seddon. "We have been fortunate in that we have now become one of the leading bedding markets in the country with more than 40 companies already contracted this spring -- and we want to make that known to retailers. Additionally, we are now offering small operators opportunities to purchase a wide range of products through our Small Operator Program. Already more than 50 companies are showcasing what would be considered 'small operator' specials in Tupelo. Also, companies such as LQ Furniture and DSI Systems -- a major furniture, electronics and appliance distributor -- will focus primarily on offering a wide range of products to smaller retailers."
The website also includes a new section outlining the recently added Design Center located in building II of the market. Seddon also explained there will be incredible specials on outdoor furniture, reinforcing how information about these positive changes taking place at the Tupelo market can now be quickly found at the new website.
Those interested in learning about market specials, registering to attend or looking to find exhibit space leasing information should go to Tupelo Furniture Market website at tupelofurnituremarket.com.


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What a crazy busy time of year. We didn't even get to stop and enjoy Memorial Day with the rest of our great country. When it's hay season, nothing else matters. This year, much like last year, we are running both balers and all tractors have something hooked up to them. This year (my favorite…Read more
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Executive AirShare's aircraft management and services division is expanding its operations at Dallas Love Field, the company said.
Executive AirShare, founded in Wichita and based in Kansas City, is adding a Gulfstream G150, Falcon 50EX and Beechjet 400A to its charter certificate.
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Parenting isn't an easy task. Sometimes it is good to hear words of wisdom to know we are all dealing with the same questions or concerns.
I love to print off quotes to put up near my desk to remind me that everything isn't easy and that many have the same struggles. It gives me that added push through my day.
Here are 5 inspiring parenting quotes that you could use in your daily life.
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The following is a short book preview of What It Takes (and corporate culture) contributed by the Ohio State University Leadership Center.
What It Takes: Seven Secrets of Success from the World's Greatest Professional Firms
Charles D. Ellis, San Francisco: Wiley (2013)
"All strong organizations, from global religions and major nations to street-corner gangs, develop norms of behavior, beliefs, and values that compromise their cultures. Culture translates mission into daily operating practices and bonds groups together. For an organization to rise to greatness, and particularly to sustain excellence, its internal culture must be complementary to its mission or purpose.
A vibrant culture is expressed in consistent standards of behavior and in decisions made every day by many different people in many different situations. Just as character eventually dominates physical strengths in people, culture will eventually prevail in organizations (p. 25).
What It Takes is available from the OSU Leadership Center.
Learn how the Ohio State University Leadership Center is inspiring others to take a leadership role that empowers the world at the OSU Leadership Center website.
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Aye matey...Take a pirate's journey into the world of Captain Jack Sparrow and
join him in a life and death adventure against the one and only Davy Jones. Choose
a character to be the captain of your ship as you sail the high seas. Aye! You'll
need a mascot too. Sail along visiting ports, raiding ships, fight off cannibals and
collecting loot while avoiding Davy Jones and his Kraken. When you reach Isla
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Lisa French
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Tina Marie Clark
I'm Here Friend!
I'll Over Come
To you I may seem very weak
yet inside my soul you see is
a plate made of steel, from
that plate my soul shall heal
sometimes life seems so unfair
as if no one really cares if I
win or lose, it's really up to me
to choose, day turn into to night
slow, I wonder which way should
I go, left, right, which way is safe?
dear Lord give us our daily bread
when it's all said and done
' I'll Over Come '
POET: Tina Marie Clark
Copyright: 1993
Fear is a scary thought that we chose to ignore
What causes it we can't seem to be sure
How does fear get to us how does it start?
Why is it when we think we've over come it theres always another part?
Does fear ever go away does it ever leave us alone?
Or as soon as it's gone it comes rushing back and is once again shown
I'm sure we could live without it or at least try
But fear makes us who we are not knowing why
So what if we're scared of spiders or heights


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Hiroo Onoda, the last Japanese World War II straggler who hid in a jungle in the Philippines for 30 years, died Thursday in a Tokyo hospital. He was 91. Onoda became famous around the world after his March 1974 surrender to Filipino government officials and to his former Japanese commander, who flew to the Philippines to personally serve his surrender order. This event also coincided with Onoda's 52nd birthday.
Emerging out from three decades of hiding, Onoda walked proud but emaciated while wearing his 30-year-old tattered uniform and patched many times over. He also had his official sword with him during the surrender, still kept in good condition.
In 1945, when the U.S. liberated the Philippines and defeated the Japanese invaders, Hiroo Onoda hid in the jungles. He strictly followed the command of his superiors to stay behind and spy on the Americans. Most Japanese soldiers in World War II were taught to pledge ultimate loyalty to their emperor and to their nation. They believed that war is a sacred mission and it is better to die than surrender to the enemies.
Yoshihide Suga, a Japanese government official, praised Onoda's unbreakable spirit and determination to live despite the harsh and difficult condition of his environment. After World War II, Mr. Onoda lived in the jungle for many years and when he returned to Japan, he felt that finally, the war was finished. "That's how I felt." Suga added.
Previous efforts by family members to locate him proved difficult. They used loudspeakers and dropped leaflets in the jungles of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, from a helicopter urging him to surrender. Until finally, on February 20, 1974, Norio Suzuki pitched camp in the clearings of the jungle and waited. Onoda called out to him and they began to talk. Suzuki immediately returned to Japan to locate Onoda's former commander, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi, so that he can personally deliver the surrender order to Onoda.
Hiroo Onoda was a son of a teacher and three years after finishing high school he was drafted in the military in 1942. He was sent to Lubang, about 150 kilometers southwest of Manila, to spy on the Americans. When the Americans landed on Lubang in 1945, most of the Japanese soldiers surrendered, but others remained in hiding, including Onoda.
He survived in the jungle by stealing rice, coconuts and bananas from local residents and shooting down their cows for some meat. These incidents triggered occasional clashes between Onoda and the residents and he sometimes killed villagers he mistook as enemies.
When he returned to Japan, he was welcomed with celebratory parades and speeches by government officials. This gave Japan a post-war pride eroded by the nation's defeat in World War II. The Japanese were reminded that duty and perseverance are still important.
Hiroo Onoda admitted in later interviews that he thought the leaflets being dropped by helicopters declaring war is over and the war has been lost were just propaganda of the enemies. Thus, together with a few remaining stragglers, he still hid in the jungle's interiors. Onoda was the last Japanese straggler standing after his comrades were either shot dead, captured or earlier surrendered. During his own surrender to then Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, he presented his sword; however, the president returned it to him and pardoned him for the crimes he committed while in hiding, because all the while Onoda thought that he was still at war.
Hiroo Onoda, after returning to Japan, then bought a ranch in Brazil, which is also populated by several Japanese families. He married Machie Onuki, a former tea-ceremony hostess from Tokyo, in 1976 and later established a school in Japan that taught jungle survival skills to students. He was known by his students as "Uncle Jungle." In the eyes of the Japanese, Hiroo Onoda, as Japan's last World War II straggler, is considered a national hero.
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Mono & me was established in Barcelona, Autumn 2010, by the Swedish designer Camilla Brindfors. The first collection started off with Cross bracelets and has expanded to Calavera (skull), Pon Pon, Star and necklaces to name a few.
Mono & me takes its inspiration from different cultures and combines this with modern design. All the bracelets are handmade and the idea is for one to start collecting them to make different combinations according to mood and taste; creating your own arm candy as we put it.
The bracelets have become very popular all over the world and have been spotted on various celebrities like, Kanye West and Erin Wasson, just to name a few…. At the moment we have retailers all over the world and you can find Mono & me in stores like Colette in France, Browns in London and Bloomingdales in New York.


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Dear DiS techy people:
I get a rails application error whenever I try and update my profile.
Cheers, just thought Id let you know incase its linked to a bigger problem or something.
Cheers ?
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I dont need a sofa, I just want to put my fucking last.fm thing up.
Not that its important...
If this is still happening can you all list if you're using a PC/Mac or whatever, and what browser and version you're using?
I just tried on IE 7.0 and Firefox and there was no problem.
In Opera 9.0 you can't seem to update profiles - you just get 'Application error (Rails)' but Matt knows about that. You don't get the error 84joe listed.
Its still not working for me. Im on safari, OS X version 10.4.7
Chhheeeeeeerss etc
Still not working.
im just saying...
yup me too
i tried to change my photo and it didnt work
What browser and OS?
I've heard this reported but haven't been able to replicate it, so if you can identify any particular more specific conditions under which this happens then it's more likely to get fixed.


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JCU Library News
News, updates and reviews from the James Cook University Library
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Rebranding and additional functionality in Off Campus Access to eResources
The user interface for our
remote authentication services to subscription resources
(EZproxy aka elibrary.jcu.edu.au) will have a new design template applied at 8pm on 28th June.
There will be a brief interruption to the service (less than one minute).
These changes will:
Restore link integrity
Make the interface more usable on small screen devices
Embed the Library's InfoHelp 'Chat' function
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Providence Convention Center Parking Garage
Precast concrete was chosen for its ability to meet schedule, cost, and durability requirements. Aesthetically, it relates well to the downtown historic setting and is well integrated with the design of the convention center, hotel and the office tower to come. The precast color provides visual relief and a welcome lightness to the structure, that is still in keeping with the older granite or limestone buildings. Through commitment and attention to details, the structural precast achieves a quality of finish that rivals more costly architectural precast.
Because the site was previously a filled river basin, precast prestressed piles were the most logical and economic solution for the foundation system. While piles were being driven to an approximate depth of 75'-0" and pile caps poured, the manufacture of precast products was begun. After developing several mock-up panels at the plant, a final approved section was erected on the site. The manufacturing process afforded reliable consistency in erection tolerances, color and detailing.
Precast components were lifted into place by a 300-ton track crane and precast shear walls were used for a stair and two elevator cores. The parking decks were built with pre-topped, 28-inch deep, double tees. A combination of inverted tees, spandrels on precast columns, and seven-story wall columns were used to internally support the decks along with the shear walls.
The CADD capability of both the architect and the manufacturer allowed the building perimeter to tightly follow the curved plan of the site and permitted a service road to pass below the northwest edge. Once erected, the precast system readily accepted the lighting, sinage and traffic toppings that make the parking structure complete. From erection of the initial panel to project completion, the schedule goal of 90 days was met.
The building has provided the city with a functional and durable structure, and an attractive and contextual component of this prominent civic facility. Given the budget and schedule constraints, the use of precast/precast concrete was key to providing a project of such quality.
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Structural Precast Elements:
• Columns
• Pre-topped Double Tees (28" deep)
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We have so much to share, we don't want to offend anyone but we are who we are. We have been changed, molded, in love with Jesus and we can't stop talking about it with anyone.
One day soon, it will be illegal to be a Christian. If you read David Barton's Wall Builders or listen to Glenn Beck, you will see that the liberties of your freedom are at stake. Whether you are a Christian or not, your liberties as an American are at stake. Start looking for the things that are changing. You have people that don't believe in anything but socialism in the office and they are determined to make you think that China is a good thing and that you would be better off living like that.
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The One Ring Forums:
Tolkien Topics: Movie Discussion: The Hobbit:
New York Times: Jackson to direct 'The Hobbit'
Mr. Jackson, who is a producer and writer of the two "Hobbit" films, agreed also to become their director after Mr. del Toro left the project earlier this year, citing the delays. Mr. Jackson's agreement to direct the movies has been in place but hasn't formally closed because it depends on the studios' willingness to begin production soon, according to people briefed on his status. The first "Hobbit" film is expected to be released in mid-December 2012, the second a year later. Mr. Jackson has said he can direct the films only if those release dates can be met.
…all eyes looked upon the ring; for he held it now aloft, and the green jewels gleamed there that the Noldor had devised in Valinor. For this ring was like to twin serpents, whose eyes were emeralds, and their heads met beneath a crown of golden flowers, that the one upheld and the other devoured; that was the badge of Finarfin and his house.The Silmarillion, pp 150-151
The Silmarillion, pp 150-151
while Felagund laughs beneath the treesin Valinor and comes no more to this grey world of tears and war.The Lays of Beleriand, p 311
in Valinor and comes no more to this grey world of tears and war.The Lays of Beleriand, p 311
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Take the proper amount of time to prepare for your interview. Being well-prepared will boost your confidence and lower your anxiety. Experts recommend that you spend at least three hours preparing for each interview.
Draft answers to the most common interview questions and practice speaking them out loud.
Read up on the company with which you will be interviewing and prepare some questions of your own. This lets the interviewer know that you are truly interested in the company and the position.
Make sure you have good directions to the interview site. Some job seekers make a dry run to the interview site to ensure the directions are correct and to estimate the amount of time they will need to get to the interview on time.
Going into a job interview is often like entering the great unknown. Although every interviewer is different and questions vary from industry to industry, there are some questions that are common across the board.
Reading through the following questions and developing your own answers is a good place to start in your preparation.
Why should we employ you?
Here's the chance to really sell yourself. Briefly and succinctly lay out your strengths, qualifications and what you can bring to the table, but be careful not to answer this question too generically. Nearly everyone says they are hardworking and motivated. Set yourself apart by telling the interviewer about qualities that are unique to you.
Why do you want to work here?
This is one tool interviewers use to see if you have done your homework. You should never attend an interview unless you know about the company, its direction and the industry in which it plays. If you have done your research, this question gives you an opportunity to show initiative and demonstrate how your experience and qualifications match the company's needs.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
The secret to answering this question is being honest about a weakness, but demonstrating how you have turned it into a strength. For example, if you had a problem with an organisation in the past, demonstrate the steps you took to keep yourself on track more effectively. This will show that you have the ability to recognise aspects of yourself that need improvement, and the initiative to make yourself better.
Why did you leave your last job?
Even if your last job ended badly, be careful about being negative in answering this question. Be as diplomatic as possible. If you do point out negative aspects of your last job, find some positives to mention as well. Complaining endlessly about your last company will not say much for your attitude.
Describe a problem situation and how you solved it
Sometimes it is hard to come up with a response to this request, particularly if you are coming straight from college and do not have professional experience. Interviewers want to see that you can think critically and develop solutions, regardless of what kind of issue you faced. Even if your problem was not having enough time to study, describe the steps you took to prioritise your schedule. This will demonstrate that you are responsible and can think through situations on your own.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
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What are your salary expectations?
This is one of the hardest questions, particularly for those with little experience. The first thing to do before going to your interview is to research the salary range in your field to get an idea of what you should be making. Steer clear of discussing salary specifics before receiving a job offer. Let the interviewer know that you will be open to discussing a fair salary when the time comes. If pressed for a more specific answer, always give a range, rather than a specific number.
Tell me about yourself
While this query seems like a piece of cake, it is difficult to answer because it is so broad. The important thing to know is that the interviewer typically does not want to know about your home town or what you do on the weekends. He or she is trying to figure you out professionally.
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I figured I would go ahead and get my first blog entry out of the way. This blog will be used to share photo's and stories, as I chase my dream to become a successful professional photographer. I picked up my first DSLR in February of 2007 and have done nonstop studying and snapping sense. I am a stay at home mom of 3 boys Nicholas, Nathaniel and Nevin. (in order of age) Who will be in lots of my posts. With that said I will leave you with a photo of the three of them.
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TripleZ (a.k.a Justin Lee), Microsoft Valuable Professional for C# and sgdotnet council member, has swallowed the pill and joined my department! Welcome, TripleZ! We have snagged a world-class developer (thanks to a recommendation from yours truly). 2 MVPs on the same project, what on earth will happen???


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text: RICK RUSH CONTINUES LEGACY // NEW GALLERY IS NOW OPEN Linda Johnson January 28, 2014 Arts RICK RUSH CONTINUES LEGACY // NEW GALLERY IS NOW OPEN By Ryan Phillips Vivid memories line the walls of one Capital Park art gallery, where famed sports artist Rick Rush has set up shop. From Dale Earnhardt's iconic black Chevrolet at Daytona, to the 1980 Miracle on Ice, Rush has captured the immortal moments of American sporting culture for the last four decades. Since the days of Bear Bryant leaning against goal posts, casually smoking Chesterfield cigarettes as his unbeatable teams took the field, Rush has also been involved with putting to canvas the classic images associated with the Crimson Tide and other sports. "Coach Bryant was very helpful when we started and when we began doing Alabama pieces, I did one of Alabama playing Woody Hayes and Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl and it just grew from there," Rick Rush said, holding a framed letter of introduction signed by the legendary coach. Each display in the gallery holds a moment in history that transcends the competitive nature of sports and looks deeper into what those moments meant to not only the people who played them, but those who watched in awe. "We do the image so someone can look at that piece and say that's what it was like to be at or watch the BCS national championship when Alabama beat Notre Dame—or whatever event it may be," Rick Rush said. Another acclaimed sports artist, Daniel Moore, referred to the artist as "The Grandfather of Sports Art in Alabama," according to Don Rush, his brother, who serves as the artist's agent and business partner. Dressed in a signature yellow Hawaiian print shirt, Rick Rush told of memorable moments in his career as a sports artist. With his vivid storytelling ability that both extends past the canvas and is not truly done justice by printed words, the Mobile-born artist talked of the Kentucky Derby. "The event I am working on at the moment is my favorite, but we have been so fortunate to have great moments," he said. "We've been to the Oval Office with President Reagan for the Olympics, Wimbledon and the Kentucky Derby to name some. The day before the Derby, they would work the horses out and we would get to the barns early when the sun was just coming up over the horizon. They have those huge gorgeous animals out there and they are just taking a slow jog in that early morning mist and heavy air—There would be steam rising off of them and it was just gorgeous." Like the venerable Nick Saban, whose likeness graces several works around the gallery, process is a crucial component in transferring the sporting action to the canvas. "I love to get that insight into the event," he said. "It gives me a flavor for what it is about. I have been doing it long enough, that as I watch something, I can do a freeze frame snapshot of a player in motion and I can transfer that position to a drawing and all the other ingredient parts of a piece. I always want to get the subject in the strongest position they can be in during that action and try to capture what is going on. I paint on tempered Masonite then I'll draw it on there and start painting. I paint in oil but I do sketches in watercolor and acrylic." Although their careers have been blessed with fame and international recognition, the Rush brothers have weathered their share of adversity, including a legal battle against one of the biggest names in sports over the right to free speech through art. "Our 15 minutes of fame came in 1998, when we were sued by Tiger Woods," Don Rush said. "We received international recognition because it was unprecedented to be sued like that. It took us five and a half years but we won, against the most powerful sports figure at that time. The First Amendment in America is one of the strongest freedoms we have. You can't tell a writer that their pen is free to go and then tell the painter to put their paintbrush up. His speech is that canvas and everything in that is protected." After the landmark case was decided in favor of Rush, the groundwork was laid for the two brothers to get back to work on bringing art to a growing commercial sports market, according to Don Rush. "[Tiger Woods] had all of these big people behind him, like the Screen Actors Guild and we were fortunate to have a great team representing us," he said. "It was a major win for the First Amendment. For the grand opening of this new gallery, this was a rebirth for us. Not just in a great location, but on University Boulevard in a place that is so special to us." From the beginning, Rick Rush said, he and his brother set out with the intention of making a positive influence on the art world and through their legal suit, it seems they have accomplished just that. "When we started out 37 years ago, we had a praying session and prayed that we would make an impact in the arts community," he said. "We never thought we would do it through a law suit. It's been studied all over and cited as precedent and really helped free speech in this country. We noticed people outside of America understood how important that topic is, because if we don't have freedom of speech, it will be government rule. Now, that is the landmark case for artistic freedom of speech in America." Rick Rush, who is the pioneer of what he calls "Sports Impressionism", knew from an early age that he possessed artistic talents. Pulling influence from a certain French school of thought, he has worked to create his own rich blend of a famous style while incorporating the images ingrained in the psyche of sporting culture. "I knew in about the seventh or eighth grade that I wanted to be a professional artist," he said. "I remember thinking about what a great thing it would be to use any artistic ability I have to capture and live that lifestyle of being an artist. French Impressionists were a big influence, Claude Monet and Renoir, I like Degas too and Leroy Neiman, who was the first big sports artist in America. I had the opportunity to meet him on the sidelines of a Super Bowl. I told him how much his color influenced me, because the sporting life we live is so colorful." Before they broke into the art world, the Rush brothers were both established in their own careers. With encouragement from colleagues, they followed their hearts into another industry. "I had a vacation one summer from the job I had and rather than take a trip, I worked on the painting style," he said. "I had been thinking about and I did a test on what I now call 'Sporting Impressionism.' I remember I told Don, who was a General Contractor, that this is going to work. Later that year, I told the guys I worked with at Southern Living Magazine that I was going to leave and be an artist and they said that's great, if it doesn't work out you can always come back. They gave me a lot of encouraging—some writers in particular, and many of them said 'I wish I had done something like that when I was younger', so I left out and started painting and Don came in and ran the business aspects." According to Rick Rush, the new downtown location is ideal for their business model and will be another contribution to the growing Tuscaloosa art scene. "We always wanted to have a downtown, University Boulevard location, and god opened up this opportunity," he said. "Don was out looking around, found it and talked to everyone to design it. We are so excited to be apart of downtown Tuscaloosa in this historic district. It is a dream come true." For those interested in visiting the gallery, it is located at 2701 University Blvd in downtown Tuscaloosa. To view artwork from Rick Rush online, visit rickrushart.com. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website


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World renowned British impressionist Matthew Alexander will be exhibiting at Alan Barnes Fine Art. Alexander is one of the leading Impressionist painters in British 20th Century Art. Born to be a painter - his father was a painter, his brother is a painter - the conversation in the family seldom strayed from the continual struggle that ensues the creative process. Alexander's paintings are timeless yet modern making him one of the most sought after impressionist artists today. Alexander's exhibits at the Royal Academy London, the British Institution as well as the Royal Society of British Artists have been preludes to his continuous sell out shows on London's Cork Street.
Light on the Landscape is a special collection of small oil paintings that speak of sunlight; sunlight when it breaks through clouds, and shadows where they congregate, painted especially for this Dallas exhibition. Alan Barnes Fine Art is the sole representative of Alexander's work in the United States.
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Those who adore a symphony of gunfire and explosions should pay close attention to the upcoming Battlefield 3 downloadable content pack Close Quarters.
Due this June, this four-level package seems slightly different than Battlefield expansions of old. Close Quarters (for PC, Xbox 360, and one week earlier on PS3) feels and looks like a scene you'd normally expect from a Call of Duty release.
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Following the conclusion of the 71st session of the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) in July 2017, DNV GL will host a two-part seminar with sessions focused on two of the most significant challenges facing the maritime industry.
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Session 1: Global Sulfur Cap 2020
The IMO has agreed on a global fuel sulfur limit of 0.5% which will enter into force in 2020. The implementation and timeline are now confirmed, and it is estimated that up to 70,000 ships may be affected. To gain a competitive edge in the market, operators need to look at strategies to address the sulfur cap and decide on plans for compliance soon.
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With amendments to IMO's Ballast Water Management Convention approved, the regulation enters into force on September 8, 2017. For operators with vessels that discharge ballast water, this means that they must have a treatment system installed on their vessels. The schedule and decisions required will depend on many factors, including if the vessel also needs to comply with the USCG & EPA Ballast Water Regulations.
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Jason Momoa and Lucas Till are part of the lycanthrope population in Wolves
Do you need more werewolves in your life? Sure you do.
Jason Momoa (CONAN, GAME OF THRONES) and Lucas Till (X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) have signed on for the directorial debut of X-MEN writer, David Hayter's WOLVES.
Hayter also serves as scribe on the project, which centers on, "a young man (Till) who transforms into a werewolf and finds himself falsely accused of murdering his parents. He goes on the run, eventually arriving at a small town called Lupine Ridge that has a history of supernatural happenings. Momoa will play the badass werewolf patriarch of the town."
This doesn't sound like something I am particularly into, but those who favor TRUE BLOOD or TWILIGHT might get into it. Plus, dudes dig on Momoa's badassery. For all the momoans, make sure to check out BULLET TO THE HEAD starring Momoa and Sylvester Stallone on February 1st, 2013.
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The above are the words I wished for my Mother upon her passing Oct. 2nd 2009. She had a very long and painful battle with Cancer, but thankfully passed quietly during the night. She left here...at home with her husband by her side, knowing that she was loved and would see him again. For that I'll always be grateful.
Mothers life wasn't always easy, and she had mentioned more than once that seeing the graveyard from her window where her family (mother, daughter, son, etc.) lay buried was sometimes too much. While she let us know that she had passed safely there are moments in this life where I can understand what she felt...even without a window.
The picture above symbolizes a very special tradition that my Daughter and her Grandmother shared for many years before her passing on Feb 1st 2011. Grammys hard-boiled eggs were (and shall remain) something special, and shows that a simple action can create a lifetime memory.
Miss Stripers
June 11th, 2011
After blessing our lives for over 12 yrs..."The Baby Of This Here Family" began a new journey. She was a tough old broad who made it known that she was just that, even in her last moments in this lifetime. While her form has now changed her place within this family and in our hearts remains...as it was, is and shall always be. She like the two above had Cancer to battle and like my Mother lost that battle...but she did so fighting. We were shown in many ways that she's guided along this new journey, and that she knows that this will always be home.
On Dec. 5th 2015 my Sister joined our Mother, Sister and Brother in Heaven. Where I'm sure they're all raising a bit of hell. I know she was guided by not only them but her beloved dog Zeus. Her passing was done quietly in her sleep which was a blessing.
On June 14th 2016 a decision was made that changed more than one life...
On a Tuesday afternoon my daughters father, my ex-husband (husband of 30 yrs) finished his list of to do's and then committed suicide. That act showed that within, there was a lot of pain and sadness. Obviously more than he could handle while here on Earth. Unfortunately for those left behind there's a great deal of pain, confusion, questions, anger, etc. that we're now left to handle.
His journey here has now ended and
"Where sadness and darkness once lived, may only love and peace now exist."
January 21st, 2017
On this day I became the last surviving member of my family (my daughter excluded).
Hopefully her broken Soul will find peace.
January 31st 2002
The Eldest of my Mothers children death was due to Drugs. Truthfully she was rarely happy being here, so hopefully with her passing came peace.
June 7th, 2006
Mothers only Son suddenly passed away. Hopefully there's a party going on and he's enjoying the hell out of it.
January 31st 2002
The Eldest of my Mothers children death was due to Drugs. Truthfully she was rarely happy being here, so hopefully with her passing came peace.
June 7th, 2006
Mothers only Son suddenly passed away. Hopefully there's a party going on and he's enjoying the hell out of it.
May 5th, 2017
Our little man is now Chillin out with his Sister. From the first moment on Halloween with the tug at his Sisters sleeve he Blessed our family and we'll be eternally grateful for that. Besides how could we not fall in love with our Little No Tail Bunny Butt?
Oct. 9th, 2017
After a long and painful illness and an even longer period of bullshit from the family...Dad has finally found peace. The "Thank You" he gave me was one of the most honest ones I've ever gotten. I know that in keeping a promise to Mother he went through hell but he kept it and that says a lot about the man.
The words of wishing given to Dad were simple.."In heaven there's an endless supply of Porkies, Beer, Smoke and Mother waiting...it's time to party Dad!"


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Monday, June 24, 2013
Casting Lefty Leg
Last week, we made the tough decision to cast Alex's bad leg. Due to his growth, and possibly his seizures, Alex's left leg has gotten much worse. Last week, his leg had turned so far inward that it was striking his right leg with every step. Alex really could not run anymore. We did a gait analysis through CT Children's Medical Center and it showed that there is one very misbehaved muscle, quite deep and strong, that is not growing as he grows. It is tight, and as is the case with CP, does not relax when he moves. If we leave it as it is, he will lose his ability to walk and run with ease. It simply won't grow as he grows. So, we cast it, and once that cast comes off, he will spend day and night in a very stiff brace. We are hoping to avoid surgery down the road to lengthen the muscle. The poor kid is hot and tired, but he never complains. He runs on his cast as though it isn't there. On the way out of the doctor's office, he said to me, "Well, Mumma, we have to look on the bright side. At least I'm not on crutches."
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Snow White the Therapy Dog
After much research, we discovered that Alex is too young for an official seizure dog. Most organizations require kids to be between the ages of 7-12, mostly because there is a lot involved in the owner training and managing the dog. We have done the next best thing, which is to locate a puppy with all the characteristics one might want in a seizure dog, and to train her ourselves through the obedience levels up to therapy dog, while using some of the techniques to train her to respond to a seizure. Frankly we hope Alex never has another seizure so she may not have a chance to get that training. Snow White, who is white as snow, with black spots as dark as ebony, including one that is shaped like a heart on her back, and a tongue the color of a rose, sort of, is the snuggliest puppy we have ever had. Part bloodhound, she also has the best nose on her of any dog we have ever seen. She seems to feel a natural pull toward Alex, which most dogs don't. She sleeps in his room and as she matures, we plan to transition her to his bed, although we may have to buy a bigger bed. Her paws are enormous. She is not the runner dog that Harry Potter is, and that is fine. Potter, who is an amazing caretaker, has begun to tip us off that Alex isn't feeling well. Three times he sniffed Alex all over on mornings when Alex wasn't well...we think he can smell the body changes. We hope Snowy will be as helpful. As far as therapy goes, Snowy is already proving her worth in dog food. When Alex is frustrated, he often goes into his room and reads to Snowy, or pats her "magic ears" which are as soft as velvet. If you have a child with special needs, I recommend you get a dog. There is nothing like the non-judgemental character of a dog, who will listen to anything and serve up a load of love, to ease a child's frustrations. Although I need to vacuum up dog hair every day, I feel Snow White is an investment in Alex's mental and physical health. In fact, she's been good for all of us. I often catch Erik snuggled up with her watching late night TV on the couch. I can handle the extra dog hair.
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"Are you guys ready to party?" Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier shouts at the crowd squeezed into Manchester's O2 Ritz. Mainly consisting of flame-orange and neon-blue haired women in their early twenties, they scream back incoherently at the French-Canadian's question. He grins and follows it up with a second query. "Are you ready to jump?" he asks, before the band behind him bounce into the deceptively ebullient suicide cry Jump, a song that goes as far as to lift its title from a Van Halen song that covers the exact same subject manner.
On the nose, definitely, but Simple Plan were never exactly renown for musical or lyrical subtlety. In their line of work, the heart-on-sleeve approach is the default setting; big, chunky riffs revolving around a collection of four chords and stories that probe the general teenage mindset; broken hearts, individualism, outsider status, the unfairness of life, of losers and freaks. It's a tried-and-tested format, steeped in rock cliché before bubblegum punk took it as a template. Veterans of the scene, they are in Manchester touring behind their fifth record Taking One for the Team. On a stage decked out with senior-prom banners and white amps, they look comfortably at home, in this facsimile of American teenage fantasy; it weirdly suits them, and the eighty-five minute set of power-pop-emo they subsequently roll out.
|Simple Plan performing live in 2016. (Courtesy of klapper.cz)
On the surface, it's all a bit too familiar. Handclap drum beats, softer verses, anthemic choruses, on-stage jutting; they rattle through the textbook of pop punk tropes at an alarming speed. There's the obligatory sex joke about old people. Bouvier introduces half the songs by dropping their titles into contrived anecdotes. Bassist David Desrosiers and guitarist Sebastian Lefebvre even trade instruments during one song. Unoriginal stage patter? Most certainly. But what elevates Simple Plan above their contemporaries in performance is the fact that they are a buoyantly joyous live force who possess hidden depths.
Their opening salvo of the surging pop-rock cut Jet Lag, the aforementioned Jump and old school throwback I'd Do Anything is a kinetic blast that sets the tone and pace for the rest of the evening, all three built upon drummer Chuck Comeau's dynamic speed and sly fills. Seminal emo-pop anthem Welcome to My Life sees Derosiers delay his bass marginally, producing a neat John McVie-esque tick to the melody. A brief cover of Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk allows lead guitarist Jeff Stinco to layer dirty chicken-scratch over the rhythm section in lizard-like fashion. The high point is the calypso-tinged Summer Paradise, the song furthest from their typical sound, all Hawaiian tones and reggae-edged hooks as the band boot inflatable beach balls into the crowd. Lyrically it's much of the same; but they resonate strongly regardless. The band speak to-the-point on universal themes and never stray into puerile topic territory. Simple Plan understand and sympathise, but wrap it in three minutes of exuberant pop rock each time. It's catharsis in its base form and highly effective fun.
|Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan, live in
2016. (Courtesy of klapper.cz)
Bouvier takes a few songs to ease into the show, but is vocally superb from the off. He defiantly encourages rebellion with a playful wink on The Rest of Us and sears through Crazy with an emotional intensity that prickles gooseflesh. He goes one better in the encore, invoking lighters for blunt-but-effective ballad This Song Saved My Life and leads off encore closer Perfect with an acoustic guitar. "There's only one reason a band like us can still be around after fifteen years," he speaks earnestly near the end. "And that's you." It may be a well-worn gesture to make; but in doing so, Bouvier brings himself that bit closer to his fans in acknowledging their everyday struggles.
That is perhaps the key to Simple Plan. Critics may snort and deride them, and pop punk, as an out-of-time musical fad that trades in cliché four-chords and lyrical trivialities – but they're obviously not in touch with their younger side and thereby missing the point. Simple Plan speak to teenage generations in a timeless, accessible fashion; they connect with the "losers" and "freaks" and understand them, yet still have fun. There are no losers here; for a moment, everyone is a winner, and that's something to celebrate.


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Development of a comprehensive logistics and warfighting simulation system.
Description: An efficient logistics system is critical to the success of military operations. Recently, the Department of Defense (DoD) has begun to move from a ''just in case'' logistics system that relies on large stores of inventoried materials toward a ''just in time'' system based on obtaining and delivering supplies when and where they are needed. For this new logistics concept to operate smoothly and responsively and be highly robust, one must understand the interrelationships between warfighting and logistics, such as the impact of losses of logistics links/nodes and the changing pace of warfighting operations. Two DoD programs, the Distributed Intelligent Agents for Logistics (DIAL) and the Warfighting Logistics Technology and Assessment Environment (WLTAE), are focusing on different aspects of this problem. These programs are being integrated to develop a Comprehensive Logistics and Warfighting System (CLAWS) that can be used to address a variety of different logistics applications in the military arena. In this paper, we describe how CLAWS will be developed, including the development of a generalized Federation Object Model that could be used in a variety of logistics and military operations applications.
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Masked youths clashed with police in Athens on Wednesday, throwing Molotov cocktails and stones on the margins of an annual protest in remembrance of a teenage boy killed by police in 2008.
The small group of protesters also torched several cars, tore down street signs, toppled rubbish bins and set fire to debris in the Greek capital's central district of Exarchia.
School pupils, university students and left-wing organisations earlier held demonstrations in Greece's main cities in memory of 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2008.
At the time, Grigoropoulos's death sparked days of youth unrest around the country.
In Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, protesters also threw Molotov cocktails as police used tear gas in clashes.
Greek police are already on alert over a two-day visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that starts on Thursday.
The officer who shot Grigoropoulos following a street row, Epaminondas Korkoneas, was in 2010 found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to life in prison for the killing.
At his trial, Korkoneas claimed he had fired warning shots to keep back youngsters who were hurling objects at him and his patrol partner.
One of his bullets deflected and hit the boy's chest, killing him before he could be taken to hospital.
His patrol partner Vassilios Saraliotis was sentenced to 10 years for complicity but was conditionally freed in 2011.


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I spent the morning with P & R. First, hot chocolate in the Smithsonian Castle. Then the Not-So-Spooky Halloween Show which featured a creation story from Guinea and a highly participatory "ghosties" enactment. Then a ride on the carousel. Finally, a tired and cranky trip home on the Metro.
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R Iwakiri, K Kobayashi, J Nakabayashi, H Kobayashi, S Okinami; Detection of Acanthamoeba From Soft Contact Lens Storage Solution by Real-time PCR . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2002;43(13):4291.
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Purpose: Injury and wearing of soft contact lens (SCL) are known as a cause of acanthamoeba keratitis. This study attempts to detect the subclinical presence of acanthamoeba from SCL storage solution by real-time PCR. Methods: Thirty five samples were recovered from SCL storage solution. Six samples were recovered from running water. Positive control DNA was acanthamoeba DNA which was obtained from a patient with acanthamoeba keratitis. LightCycler quick system 330 was used for amplification of target sequence. If the melting temperature of PCR products is identical to that of positive control, electrophoresis and DNA sequencing were performed. Conventional PCR was carried out to compare between the sensitivity of real-time PCR and conventional PCR. Results: Seven PCR products of 35 samples (20%) showed melting temperature identical to positive control. The sequence of the PCR product was identical to that of positive control. From running water, three of six (50%) samples were positive. The sensitivity of real-time PCR was similar to conventional PCR. Conclusion: The PCR method using LightCycler may be useful for the detection of acanthamoeba. These results indicated the presence of acanthamoeba in the SCL storage solution and running water. It is necessary to use optimal storage solution and to do proper disinfection.
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