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Renee Hendricks has been commenting here. She's also been discussing her commenting with her pals on Twitter.
Welcome to the cool kids' table in junior high school.
Renee Hendricks has been commenting here. She's also been discussing her commenting with her pals on Twitter.
Welcome to the cool kids' table in junior high school.
NateHevens says
The picture's too small and doesn't expand… 🙁
Ophelia Benson says
Ach, doing screenshots rong again. I'm hopeless.
Ophelia Benson says
There, it expands now.
F [disappearing] says
Who, now?
F [disappearing] says
Oh, I see.
Ophelia Benson says
An absurdly trivial item. But I'm sort of amazed by people who think they can do the junior high thing endlessly and then just go on as if it made no difference.
bobo says
heh, she's buds with al stefanelli
not surprising!
NateHevens says
Thanks Ophelia! And you're not hopeless!
Not entirely, anyways…
Fascinating stuff. Love how some people never grow out of grade school…
Lou Doench says
I tried to grow out of grade school (best Pacino impression) "But they keep pulling me back in!"
Miriam, Professional Fun-Ruiner says
You even have your own hashtag? My, you must be famous!
'dirigible says
No Light says
^A wild ableist appears!^
As for Renee, she's just trying to save the world from "feminist bs", so that her son doesn't feel bad about his privilege.
oolon says
You must be a pal of hers, I'm blocked… Strangely I've seen from #FTBullies that she has addressed me however… Surely that comes under FREEZE PEACH! Where's my right of reply 😉
[Renee: I'm joking, please don't unblock me as I'd have to block you and then I'd look a hypocrite]
TerranRich, Yet Another Atheist says
I had a few words with that fuckwit over Twitter regarding Atheism+. She's incredibly dense.
AJ Milne says
You even have your own hashtag? My, you must be famous!
^This. Ah, the pleasures of fame…
(Gets dreamy look.)
I bet they won't publish this comment on their blog
I bet you they won't play this new bleep comment
It's not that it's buzz or beep beep dangerously insightful
Honestly, it's more dingingly pointlessly banal 'n abusive
You can't say honk on this blog
Or shot or twang or blargh
You can't even call the proprietress a silly sound effect
Even if you say doing so gives you a huge, stiff boing
So I bet they won't publish this comment on their blog
I bet you they daren't well scatching mark it approved
I bet you those ch'chinging old losers
Will just shrug and delete the load of horse raspberry
Lori Peddle says
so that her son doesn't feel bad about his privilege.???? WOW No Light does this mean my child must be PRIVILEGED because he is male??? PLEASE
Both male and female children should be as it is our JOBS to KEEP them SAFE regardless to what is between their legs. I teach my kids to be the best person they can be, not the best female or male. We need to put an end to gender pointing and work together to teach kids ANYONE can strive to be what they want to be regardless of sex, colour etc. If we don't teach them this, then guess what the whole male is better or the whole female is better bashing circle will never end.
So why not help end it rather then helping it stay afloat. I am not bashing you by far but come on people be a part of the solution not part of the problem!!!
No Light says
Croutons for your word salad Lori?
I can't be arsed to pick through your tired word vomit, so just two things:
1. Men and boys have privilege over girls and women, white people are more privileged than POC, able-bodied people over PWD, straight people over LGB people, cis people over trans people, neurotypicals over non-neurotypical and PWMI, binary-presenting over non-binary, rich over poor, urban over rural, etc. Think I covered pretty much everything. There's class privilege, educational privilege, and so on.
Look up 'kyriarchy' and 'intersectionality'.
If your son is in any of the privileged groups I mentioned, then lucky him. Denying privilege leads nowhere, so no, I will not elide differences and keep sweet so that the majority-group members aren't made uncomfortable.
2. Gender is not about what is "between the legs". Assigned sex? Yep. Gender? That's internal.
Lori Peddle says
Tired word vomit because I believe male and females should equally be thought of as HUMANS period and both have the right to be treated as such! WOW!!
I think I will stick to my motto on hate the action of some not because of sex or race but because of what they did.
I am done I am not going to argue with someone because they think the world has given them some disservice all because they are a female. YOU make your life what it is not anyone else, the world has evolved, try evolving with it. The cycle stops with us as we pass it to our children, teach tolerance not hate.
If we don't teach our children to look at each other as a PERSON rather then male female then who will?? If we teach our children anything else then look out world help us all!!
bobo says
Yeah lori, and if we ask nicely, we can simply stop people from seeing black or white, right?
'hey guys, stop being racist'
'ok cool, np'
F [disappearing] says
If we don't teach our children to look at each other as a PERSON rather then male female then who will??
You know, that's what feminists are trying to do. You keep denying reality, so you really won't be able to teach anyone any such thing.
No Light says
YOU make your life what it is not anyone else,
Wait, what? All prejudice and discrimination has been wiped out, you say?
Oh WOW, it's a Festivus miracle! No more will my poverty-stricken, severely disabled, sparkledyke self have to suffer from classism, ableism, misogyny or homophobia. The playing field has finally levelled thanks to Lori's "La la la I don't see sex or race and stuff" attitude.
So by Monday I'll be a happily married CEO. Can't wait. What to wear for my now-apparently-legal gay wedding… the white or the purple?
Oh Lori… just, no. I don't think I've been done a disservice by being a
female woman, but I have been done injustice by people like you, blithely insisting that because you desperately want to believe that everyone is equal, that civil rights for all are a done deal.
Next you'll presumably be insisting that POTUS Obama is proof that racism is a thing of the past.
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A View from Studio 3: McCann fits in pinstripes
At first glance, it was ugly.
A chilly, foggy and rainy December afternoon in New York. To top it off, the traffic en route to Yankee Stadium was no picnic. Yet despite all this, Brian McCann called it one of the best days of his life.
At first glance, it was ugly.
A chilly, foggy and rainy December afternoon in New York. To top it off, the traffic en route to Yankee Stadium was no picnic. Yet despite all this, Brian McCann called it one of the best days of his life.
With a clean-shaven chin (and head) while surrounded by his wife, parents, brother, in-laws and two beautiful children, McCann was beaming upon being introduced to roughly 100 New York media members.
"To be a part of this organization, first and foremost, you know the history behind it, you know I have a passion for baseball and there is no better passion for the game than in the city of New York," he said. "So putting that jersey on was special for me."
Perhaps it was special to McCann. But to be honest, it looked a little strange -- the former Braves star and Atlanta native in pinstripes. It looked like a Photoshopped photo-op. He'll wear No. 34. Get used to it. His five-year, $85 million deal will allow the 29-year-old to get old in the Bronx while continuing his run as one of the best catchers in the game.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said, "He's one of the game's better receivers, and certainly the biggest offensive catching bat in the game, so his profile fits perfectly for Yankee Stadium."
It's a perfect situation for the team and the player. McCann has a shot to join an elite group of catchers who have starred in the Big Apple. The Yankees' list of Hall of Fame backstops includes Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra, while Elston Howard, Thurman Munson and Jorge Posada played key roles on multiple World Series Championship teams. McCann is fully aware of that legacy in the Bronx.
"I know it's a great one, the tradition is unmatched," he said. "I hope that after my five or six years, that my name can be put in that same breath, so I am going to work hard to make sure that happens."
Entering 2014, McCann is the leader in home runs among active catchers with 176, despite playing all of his home games in spacious Turner Field. He's also run a streak of six consecutive seasons with at least 20 home runs. In all likelihood, his home run total will skyrocket playing in the hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. The short porch in right field plays perfectly for a pull-hitting left-handed slugger.
"I've seen it, we came here in Interleague and played," he said. "I'm excited about it, playing in New York like this with my swing. It's going to allow me to let the ball travel a little bit deeper and see the ball longer, I think. When you play in Atlanta, for me, 390 [feet] is a long way to go, so this is going to be a treat for right field here."
Throw the designated hitter option into the equation and that will allow McCann to give his legs a break as the summer gets longer and hotter.
"I still feel like I am in the prime of my career," McCann said. "[To] play 150 games or 145, instead of 120 ... it gives me more at-bats, consistent at-bats.
"If you catch four games in a row, you can DH, catch four games, and you're playing nine games in a row, so that's very appealing to me."
McCann should be appealing to the fan base. He's a stand-up guy. A gamer. A leader and a player who will become a favorite for his willingness to fulfill his contract on and off the field.
He was off to flying start on Thursday.
More than an hour after his news conference had started, McCann was still doing interviews.
And still smiling.
Matt Yallof is the co-host of The Rundown on MLB Network from 2-4 p.m. ET.

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Take a Balanced Approach to Managing Building Information Modeling27 Jun, 2012 By: Robert Green
Are you falling victim to BIM obsession? Don't let one technology overwhelm your other CAD management responsibilities — no matter how much hype surrounds it.
Have you seen the DirecTV commercials that have been airing lately? The protagonist undergoes a chain reaction of events that rapidly moves from an innocuous beginning to a far more serious situation. As a CAD manager dealing with building information modeling (BIM), you may experience something similar:
When your management hears the buzz about BIM, they'll ask you lots of questions about it.
When you're asked lots of questions about BIM, your conversations become all about BIM.
When your conversations are dominated by BIM, your entire CAD world starts to revolve around BIM.
When your entire CAD world revolves around BIM, you become a victim of BIM obsession.
And when you fall victim to BIM obsession, your non-BIM responsibilities spiral out of control, resulting in CAD management chaos.
Don't make yourself — or your company — suffer because of BIM obsession. Once you put BIM in perspective, you can balance it with all your other projects and technologies.
I've become increasingly fascinated by the persistent hype and spin around BIM, and the resulting tendency to think that BIM is the only CAD technology that matters. In this edition of the CAD Manager's Newsletter, I'll do my best to bring a balanced perspective to this issue using plain language, common sense, and past experience. I'm sure I'll annoy some of the BIM intelligentsia by doing so, but I welcome the chance to have an open discussion.
I hope you'll find this article worthwhile, even if you aren't a BIM user. Here goes.
Put BIM in Context
To determine how much attention to give BIM, you first need to gain a realistic perspective on it. Following are some BIM use scenarios that might help:
- If you're a CAD manager in auto design or any number of other mechanical- or product-design fields, you most likely don't need to be concerned about BIM at all, given that BIM relates to building and infrastructure design and management. Unless your job description includes maintaining building facilities or collaborating with an outside architect, do you need to spend any time at all worrying about BIM?
- If you're a CAD manager in a civil engineering firm, you might already be using BIM for infrastructure projects — or at least considering it. If not, you should still keep your eye on the technology if there's a chance that you would need to interact with an architect and combine a BIM model with your topographical model. Ditto for civil engineers who have underground infrastructure hooking up to a BIM model. In both these cases, BIM should be on your radar, but do you need to be obsessed?
- If you're a CAD manager in an architectural firm that has to balance BIM with legacy "stick and brick" 2D workflows, how much time should you spend thinking about BIM, as opposed to the better use of 2D methods?
I can answer each question with a single response: You need to think about BIM only enough to complete any BIM-related tasks in a smooth and error-free manner. No more, no less.
In other words, if your job entails little to no BIM, you should spend very little time worrying about BIM. If you have a job that balances BIM with other CAD tools, you should allocate your CAD management time between BIM and the other tools as your workload dictates. This advice may seem obvious, but it's important to remember when you're being bombarded with BIM buzz and you feel pressured to devote all your time and energy to BIM at the expense of other concerns.
The No-BIM Company
But what about those companies that don't need BIM at all? If you truly believe you are in this type of company, perform your due diligence and ask yourself these questions:
- Will we ever collaborate with an outside firm that sends us BIM models?
- Will we ever be contractually obligated to provide BIM models?
- Will we ever have to create BIM family-type models to those who purchase our products?
Whether you make factory equipment, produce restaurant benches, or perform landscaping outside a building, the fact is that you may have to work within or around a BIM model at some point, or send data to one. Even if you aren't implementing it, you should be thinking about BIM to some extent if there's a chance you'll interact with it in the future.
The BIM Trap
If you spend way more time worrying about BIM than your workload would indicate, your BIM obsession will lead to BIMageddon: You'll lose control of the non-BIM processes and tools you should be managing. And we all know what happens when you stop managing things that should be managed — they start to fall apart!
I've seen way too many companies pay an inordinate amount of attention to BIM while everything else is ignored, then run into real problems on non-BIM projects later. I've witnessed BIMageddon often enough in the past few years to realize it isn't a passing trend, but an increasingly common problem in companies navigating their BIM transition.
So how can you avoid this trap? Bypass the hype, understand BIM for what it truly is, and react accordingly!
BIM is Just 3D CAD
First things first: A building information model, although potentially full of valuable building-related data, is essentially a 3D model of the geometry and systems required to construct and analyze that building and its internal systems. So instead of having wall data in 2D CAD files, ducting calculations in a spreadsheet, and solar analysis in yet another external file, you'll coordinate a singular BIM project that combines all this data.
That is the technology-specific side of BIM. The other side is the changes that BIM will bring to your workflow. Managing a BIM project — rather than a drafting project and a ducting project and a solar analysis project — means that your work processes will be very different. And that difference in process management, much more so than the software itself, is what makes switching over to BIM so vexing for those companies undergoing the transition process.
Now I'll incur the wrath of all architects by saying that BIM is really nothing new in the historical context of CAD. It is a fact, however, that many mechanical engineers have been combining 3D design and analysis information for years. I used 3D design and analysis tools from SDRC in 1986–1987 and have used products from Autodesk, CALMA, and SolidWorks to design mechanical systems as well. And as these tools took over from 2D CAD — and the drafting board before that — the changes in process were the hard part to manage, just as we observe in BIM transitions today.
My point is that the design concept behind BIM is not new. It only seems new because the architectural market is in the early stages of adopting the mainstream 3D design philosophy that mechanical and aerospace engineers have been using for decades.
BIM Problems Are Not Unique
If BIM is essentially the same as any other 3D design system, why should managing the process be any different? Why should we all be wringing our hands worrying about how to manage BIM? It isn't — and we shouldn't.
Like any other 3D CAD tool you attempt to manage, BIM should be thought of in these terms:
- How can my users learn the software?
- What standards and procedures will we have to change?
- How quickly can we get staff up to speed?
- How will we manage all the new file types (viewers, document control, etc.)?
- How will we collaborate with outside clients/vendors?
The more you think about BIM in these terms, the more clearly you will realize that moving to BIM is just like moving to any other new software platform and that training, coordination, and standards are the truly difficult part of the process.
BIM Balance is Key
The firms that balance all their CAD tools best are those that realize BIM is simply one facet of their overall CAD implementation. The characteristics of these firms that I've observed often include the following:
- Projects are completed using the best tool for the job.
- BIM isn't viewed as a magical solution that fixes all CAD problems.
- BIM is planned for and adopted methodically.
- Other CAD tools are still aggressively supported.
Not surprisingly, the CAD managers who embrace these methods seem to be the ones doing the best job of integrating BIM into their companies.
Summing Up
I'm sure that I'll now receive a lot of e-mail from readers on all sides of the BIM debate, and that is as it should be. My desire was to bring the BIM discussion back to reality and save you from becoming a victim of BIM obsession.
I hope to feature the feedback in the next issue of the CAD Manager's Newsletter as an indicator of how CAD managers expect BIM to impact their future. So please do take a few minutes to send me your thoughts; you may see your nuggets of wisdom in an upcoming issue.
Until next time.
About the Author: Robert Green
|Re: Take a Balanced Approach to Managing Building Info...
|by: Scott MacKenzie
on: June 27, 2012 - 2:27pm
|Well said Robert. I love the way you laid all this out. It helps bring us back down to reality. Thanks.
Frankly I wish we never had to deal with the term "BIM". It has gained this aura or mystique about it that has been blown way out of proportion. I'm sick of hearing and reading about it, as if it is some wonderful new technology.
But, with that being said, I would choose ArchiCAD or Revit before I went back to AutoCAD for any project, no matter how small or large. The management of stories, plans, sections, elevations, details and sheets in these BIM programs is far superior to what you have in CAD (AutoCAD anyway).
Even if I had a project that was very 2D intensive, I would choose ArchiCAD before AutoCAD, even though its layer manangement is a chore.
If I could not use ArchiCAD on a 2D intensive project, then I would probably use AutoCAD. (The 2D drafting environment in ArchiCAD is much better than Revit). 2D drafting in Revit is so poor, it feels like you are using a free CAD program you picked up at the checkout line at The Home Depot.
Best regards,
|Re: Take a Balanced Approach to Managing Building Info...
|by: Sharp Pencil
on: June 27, 2012 - 3:25pm
|I must not be totally immune to the BIM hype -- this article containing "Building Information Modeling" in the title caught my eye...
That said, I'm tiring (rapidly) of the [insert name of big software company here] marketing machine and their relentless promotion of BIM as the only way to get work done.
I manage the drawings for a building-intensive environment with over 150 buidlings and 6 million square feet of space.
We've been doing CAD since before the personal computer, so we have THOUSANDS of legacy 2-D drawings and I don't foresee making the leap to BIM anytime soon.
So, you have early-adopting architects and engineering firms who want to proclaim in their services brochure that they are up on the latest technology. Their clients, (us!) aren't quite ready to adopt and haven't made provisions in our standards and workflow to deal with the content. We need to prepare to live in a hybrid environment much as we did when transitioning from paper drafting (remember that!) to CAD in the first place.


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Global car rental giant Hertz has introduced a Kiwi-developed mobile Wi-Fi service giving customers cheap internet access as they travel around New Zealand.
Hertz has just started offering the units to customers renting vehicles from its airport locations in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
The palm-sized, battery-powered 3G device provides up to five hours of mobile usage and a daily data limit of 150mb per day.
Although created by Chinese company Huawei, Idataroam is the first in New Zealand to target the products at international travellers in the rental car market.
"No one else is doing this in the Southern Hemisphere and there is only one company doing it in the UK, as far as we know."
De Lille said Idataroam developed the service as a way to solve the problem of high international mobile data roaming costs.
"We've travelled quite a bit ourselves and we know the amount of money you get slammed for internet costs.
"We are incredibly excited. We have had people looking at it in Australia and the US. We really want to be a roaming solution provider worldwide within a couple of years."
Hertz currently has 100 of the units in action and another 100 ready to go soon.
They can be recharged from a standard power outlet or in a car while travelling.
Users can connect up to five devices simultaneously, allowing shared access between passengers, and telephone calling costs can be avoided by using Skype.
The Wi-Fi gadget connects to the internet via mobile phone networks and coverage is over 97 per cent of New Zealand.
There is one package available, at a cost of NZD$12.95 + GST per day, but De Lille said other packages may be developed if the product is picked up overseas.
Idataroam is a 100 per cent NZ-owned company, backed and partially owned by interests associated with Stephen Tindall's K1W1 fund.


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Full Advantage of Their Phone's Key Features
BERLIN, GERMANY, August 31, 2007 - SanDisk®Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced that it is shipping 8-gigabyte (GB) Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) flash memory cards to phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation purposes. Primarily used in Sony Ericsson mobile phones, the 8GB SanDisk M2 cards are ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone-with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder-the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle.
At 8GB, SanDisk offers the largest capacity M2 card in the world. The new card will allow consumers to listen to more than 2,000 digital songs, or store more than 5,000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high-quality MPEG 4 videos . The announcement was made at IFA, the world's largest consumer electronics show, where SanDisk is exhibiting at Booth 130, in Hall 15.1 of Messe Berlin, through Sept. 5.
"With the addition of an 8GB SanDisk M2 card, consumers will instantly have the same amount of storage as the largest capacity iPhone," said Jeff Kost, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Consumer Solutions division at SanDisk. "Furthermore, removable cards make it easy to share content you create with friends, 'sideload' content and files from a computer and have virtually unlimited storage by simply purchasing more cards. SanDisk is enabling people to get more out of their phones than ever before."
Retail release of the cards and availability to phone manufacturers and network operators is planned for Q4 2007. Pricing has not yet been determined.
In addition to its Memory Stick Micro M2 cards, SanDisk also offers a broad range of both embedded and removable storage solutions for mobile handset manufacturers and mobile network operators. These include iNAND™ and mDOC™ embedded flash drives and microSD™, microSDHC™, miniSD™ and MegaSIM™ cards.
SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world's largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using its patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., and has operations worldwide, with more than half its sales outside the U.S.
1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes.
2 Approximations based on JPEG images on 5 MP camera with average file size of 1.5 megabytes (for pictures); 4 minute songs at 128 kbps MP3 (for songs) and 5 hours of MPEG 4 video (30 frames per second, 640x480, 3Mb/sec. for video). Actual numbers may vary.
SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. iNAND, mDOC and MegaSIM are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, and/or its subsidiaries. microSD, microSDHC and miniSD are trademarks. Memory Stick Micro M2 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product introductions, applications, markets, and customers that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: there may be a slower adoption rate for these products in new markets that we are targeting, these products may not perform as expected, these products may not be available when expected, and the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.
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Studying humanities means studying the world: you can't study art and not learn about European painters and sculptors. You can't study the classics and not talk about Greece. You can't study philosophy and not dig into its Eastern roots. Why not learn about these subjects in their place of origin abroad?
Whether you choose to stay for a month, a semester, or a year, you'll be able to bring knowledge and experiences home that you didn't have before. Study ways of life and cultures from outside the lines of a textbook, see the views that inspired history's most famous painters, and explore ancient artifacts and ruins during your time overseas.Photo credit: Emanuele Bresciani.
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You'll have numerous opportunities to study the arts as well. You could study graphic design or literature in London, fine arts in Florence, fashion in Milan, dance in Sevilla, or film in Tokyo.
Psychology & Sociology
Both psychology and sociology are popular majors around the world, so if you're planning to study either one, consider your interests while you make your decision.
If you're interested in the psychology surrounding the events of WWII, Austria or Germany are good places to look for programs. If you're interested in the social structure and behaviors of Asian cultures, consider India, Japan, or China for your sociology program.
Philosophy & Religion
When searching for your desired course, consider the religion and philosophical roots of the country.
If you are interested in learning more about Catholicism, Central and South America are good places to go -- particularly if you are also interested in enhancing your Spanish skills. If you're stationed in Rome, Vatican City is just a short train ride away.
If philosophy is more your thing, consider traveling to Greece to learn about Socrates and Plato. Or travel even further back in time to study the works of Confucius and Laozi in China.
Classical Studies
The best way to fully experience the classics is to be immersed in the remnants of the classical world. Learn about ancient cultures and civilizations from professors around the world in Greece and Italy -- or veer off the beaten "Classics" path and travel to Israel, Egypt, or Morocco. Sink your teeth in ancient history, vibrant culture, and a wealth of impressive historical sites in any of these destinations.
Haven't figured out where to go yet? Here are a few popular destinations to study humanities and liberal arts abroad:
You don't need to know French to take classes in this country, but there are almost always options to add language courses to your schedule. With famous art museums like the Louvre scattered throughout the country, France is a prime destination to study art history. Literature and history majors will also find France a great place to study abroad.
Though Sydney is a popular choice for students of all majors, Melbourne in particular is famous for being a design hub. Whether you're a music or theater major or studying web design, Australia has a plethora of cities, colleges, and courses to suit all subjects. This is also a great choice for beach lovers and adventurers.
If you're studying British literature or theater, why not spend a semester or two in the home of legends like Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer? Whether you're studying in the heart of busy London or by the piers of idyllic Brighton, England has lots to offer for students of all majors.
For shorter study abroad experiences, you will likely stay in hotels or homestays with local families.
For semester or year-long study abroad programs, you may still have the option of staying with a host family, but many programs offer on-campus or university-owned facilities for international students. If a campus doesn't have student dormitories, the student services department may be able to assist you in finding a spot off campus -- usually shared by other students.
There are thousands of scholarships available for those who care to dig deep, but it can be a tedious process. Fortunately, we've compiled a list of great scholarships to get you started.
Plenty of scholarships are given out by third party providers or partners, and your home and destination universities may also provide a scholarship or two for study abroad. If you still aren't finding the funding you need, you might consider enrolling directly at the international university of your choice rather than through a third party provider. You'll get less support and housing might not be included, but you may save money that way.
Choosing Courses
When you're planning your course schedule, look out for two things in particular. First, make sure to check the language of instruction. This isn't necessary in countries that speak primarily in English, but a course in Japan may only be taught in Japanese; or, a class in France might require an intermediate understanding of French.
Most importantly, check with your advisor to make sure all your credits are transferable before you start enrolling in classes.
Packing Tips
Don't rely solely on the stereotype of the country when you create your packing list. For example, it doesn't rain every day in London. So if the sun is shining, don't bring an umbrella with you on your first day of sightseeing (like I did). Talk to people who've been there, and check the weather in the weeks leading up to your departure.
As a general rule, pack in layers, and only bring small, travel-sized toiletries that'll get you through the first month of studying abroad. Once you run out, you can stop by a local mart or drugstore to stock up on the full-sized products.
Otherwise, here are some general packing recommendations to remember:
- Electrical adapter/converter
- A lightweight jacket (preferably with a hood)
- Good walking shoes
- Sunglasses, a hat, and high SPF sunscreen
Health and Safety
Though health and safety precautions vary by country, take typical safety precautions when you study abroad. For example, make copies of your passport and other important documents beforehand, and leave your valuables at home if you can. Stay in groups, and try not to walk alone at night. Pickpocketing is an issue in nearly every country, so be aware of your surroundings in crowds.
Consult a travel doctor and make sure you have all the required vaccinations (and any additional ones you may need) before you depart. You may want to invest in travel insurance, especially if you're heading to a less developed location.


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I think Owlie is secretly Dimmy's father.
Speaking of which, who and where are Dimmy's supposed actual parents? Why does he live with his uncle?
Also: Owlie got a new apron! I still want a "Shut up!" apron someday.
What kind of birds are the Flapjackses? They don't look anything alike.
Fanny Flapjacks scares me.
BTW, the pull-down menu for the strip archives always goes to /owlie/d/(strip date).html instead of /d/(strip date).html[/i]


text: Which Is Worse? Your Little Health Dilemmas, Solved\\nWe've all been stuck in those awkward situations: Do a lame workout or blow it off? Eat bar snacks with drinks or wait for a healthy dinner later? Skip breakfast or go for that morning-meeting doughnut? We've got you covered for all these moments and more. Get even more advice in our Which Is Worse? video series!\\nDon't even consider fasting. By the time you roll up to the party, you'll be ravenous and likely to surrender to a tray of greasy apps. \\"Your resolve may be undermined when you're hungry, so you'll be more drawn to fatty foods and could end up consuming far more calories than if you'd eaten a reasonable lunch beforehand,\\" says Elisa Zied, R.D.N., author of Younger Next Week. For a preparty meal that will give you stamina, have a half sandwich (like turkey and avocado on whole-grain bread) with a fiber-rich vegetable soup or side salad, says Zied. Then it will be much easier to stick to one or two little treats come party time—along with a glass of wine, of course.\\nSkip the sunnies. Surprising, right? A shoddy pair of cheap lenses can end up causing more damage than squinting through the rays does. Most poorly made sun specs have little ultraviolet protection—just darkened shades, which can trick your pupils into dilating and letting in more damaging rays. \\"Ideally, you want a pair that touts 400 nanometers—meaning 100 percent—of UV protection, which keeps harmful rays from hitting the lens and retina,\\" says Lauren Yeager, M.D., an ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. So if those cute cat's-eye sunnies don't have a sticker clearly touting that 400 number, pick up a cheap straw or cotton wide-brimmed hat.\\nThe straw is a no-go. You've probably heard that sipping through one protects teeth from nasty brown coffee stains. But the coffee still ends up in your mouth, swirling around your teeth. The big problem with the straw is that it may give you premature lip wrinkles. \\"Repetitive muscle movements from pursing cause collagen and elastin—which keep skin springy and taut—to break down, eventually etching permanent creases into the area around your lips,\\" says Chicago-area dermatologist Carolyn Jacob, M.D. Occasional straw sipping isn't so bad, but for your daily java routine, remove the lid, sip from the cup and brush with a whitening toothpaste after.\\nDig in. The health boost you get from, say, unwashed plums, apricots or berries outweighs your risk for exposure to pesticides. \\"Yes, they've been linked to a variety of issues, but many of the worst pesticides have been largely removed from use,\\" says Sonya Lunder, a senior analyst at the Environmental Working Group. If there's no sink in sight, Lunder suggests minimizing risk with peelable fruit, like grapefruit and kiwi, which are on the EWG's Clean 15 list. Even smarter? Buy organic: You'll reduce your exposure to pesticides that can be absorbed *inside* the fruit as well.\\nKeep quiet. Unless you two are close, speaking up assumes a level of familiarity that she may not be comfortable with, says Jacqueline Whitmore, founding director of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. One caveat: It *is* smart to say something if you know she's heading somewhere important, like a meeting with her boss. Then say: \\"I know you have a big meeting—and I just noticed you have a little something in your teeth.\\" It conveys that you have her best interests in mind, and the casual delivery makes it clear you haven't been staring at her mouth for the past 20 minutes.\\nWax on. Shaving can be risky, since most people go *against* the grain of the hair for a smoother line. \\"But that method often results in painful ingrown hairs and micro-cuts that can leave you more susceptible to STDs,\\" says dermatologist Jeffrey Benabio, M.D., physician director of health care transformation at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Caught between waxing appointments? It's fine to whip out a razor post-shower. Just let shaving cream soften the skin and hair for two to three minutes, and rinse the blade after each swipe so you're cutting hairs, not dragging them.\\nBlow it off, especially if you're not feeling up to it because of soreness or exhaustion from a previous sweat session. You're actually doing your body a favor. \\"The break allows time for muscle repair and replenishes glycogen, which fuels working muscles,\\" says Katarina Borer, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. If you still need to do *something*, try yoga or foam rolling, which speeds recovery. And don't guilt yourself, Borer says: \\"Because you took time off, you're more likely to go full force tomorrow.\\"\\nSquat no more. If you do it regularly (at work, etc.), you could be risking a urinary tract infection, especially if you're prone to them. \\"Pelvic muscles tighten when you hover, preventing the bladder from emptying fully and flushing out bacteria,\\" says Michaella Prasad, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Grossed out by sitting, even on TP or a liner? Don't be a freak—you won't get germs from the toilet seat. (Skin is a great barrier unless you have a cut on your backside.) In a porta-potty (aka filthy) situation, spread legs wide, shift your weight to your heels and bend low for max emptying power.\\nHold back. \\"If the person's an acquaintance, you don't know what the *cause* of the weight loss is,\\" points out Janis Rosenberg, Ph.D., a psychologist based in Culver City, California. \\"It may be the result of difficulties you're not aware of, like an illness or a breakup, so saying something could make her uncomfortable.\\" Although you have good intentions, gushing about how much slimmer a person seems can also backfire, since she'll wonder how awful you thought she *used* to look. Even if a friend is sharing her fitness goals on Facebook, stick to a compliment-only route, such as \\"Wow, you're looking *great*,\\" Rosenberg recommends. That way, you leave it up to her to bring up the pounds she shed ... or not.\\nBreak it off. You owe it to yourself to be honest. \\"As much as you think it will be bad to be dateless on Valentine's Day, prolonging a difficult conversation like this can eat away at you, and that kind of guilt can stress you out,\\" says Catherine Birndorf, M.D., a psychiatrist and SELF contributing expert. Picture gazing into his eyes over an expensive dinner; you won't respect yourself. Drop the news on February 15, and you'll have to answer for why you went through the motions. Rip off that bandage now, and host a fun wine night for friends who'll toast your freedom.\\nEat the meal. If you chocolate-bombed with a jumbo cupcake or binged on empty-carb chips, get that blood sugar back to normal. \\"It can spike and then plummet, making you crave even more of the carby, fattening stuff,\\" says nutritionist Janis Jibrin, R.D., coauthor of *The Life You Want*. Reset with a high-protein dish, like grilled chicken and sautéed veggies. \\"It will also help reboot your *brain* to start making healthy food choices,\\" she adds. Skip the lament; call it a deserved treat. But if food frenzies are a habit, consider what's going on (waited too long to eat?) and plan better.\\nBlow, but gently! Hard honking could bring more medical woes. \\"The force can make your sinus passages swell or worsen an infection,\\" says Monica Tadros, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology at Columbia University. Postshower is a good time to get all that gunk out, since the warm moisture loosens things up. Down a decongestant-expectorant combo, avoid dairy, and use saline spray to breathe easier, Dr. Tadros suggests. If you're in a no-blow situation, like a meeting, swallowing won't make a cold last longer, contrary to popular belief.\\nSoda is the better choice, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. In terms of calories they're similar (12-ounce non-diet sodas typically pack 140 cals; a 12-ounce Red Bull has 160), but not caffeine: The FDA limits soft drinks to 71 milligrams per 12-ounce can. Energy drinks can reach 294 mg. In \\"the more, the better\\" thinking, this sounds tempting, but that much boostage can mess with your blood pressure. You end up with a jittery high, then a zombielike low. A safer bet: green tea, which has natural energizers and no sugar.\\nHello, pointer finger. Rinsing someone's brush in hot water won't fully protect you germwise; the bristles can still harbor bacteria, and you could pick up the flu or a bug your buddy's not even feeling yet. \\"Your finger can't reach the crevices, but it will at least scrub the surface of teeth and reduce cavity-causing plaque,\\" says Ruchi Sahota, D.D.S., a dentist in Fremont, California. Wash hands, blob toothpaste onto finger and \\"brush\\" along gums and over teeth in a tiny circular motion. Pilfer floss and mouthwash to your heart's content.\\nBite your tongue. \\"You've heard you shouldn't go to bed mad, but forcing a resolution when you're tired just makes you more likely to spew nasty comments you don't mean, making things even worse,\\" says couples therapist Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. She recommends saying, \\"I know we can figure this out—let's sleep on it.\\" As you doze off (and during that period of pretend sleep the next morning), think about what's actually bugging you and what you really want to say. You'll likely have a more a productive discussion...and great makeup sex.\\nDrop the guilt and fill up on the snacks. Food—even gross greasy chips—slows the rate of alcohol absorption in your bloodstream, so you'll get less drunk, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. You may think you'll eat healthy once you get home, but you'll likely rip into the chips anyway, since alcohol lowers inhibitions. Plus, once the booze is in your system, food won't \\"soak it up\\" or save you from that a.m. hangover.\\nEnjoy the breeze and ditch those dirty undies—they're a stinky liability. Throughout the day, underwear collects traces of sweat, discharge, urine and feces that leave it teeming with bacteria, says ob/gyn Lisa Masterson, M.D. These creepy crawlers can cause infections like the dreaded UTI and skin irritations—and no, turning panties inside out doesn't help. Go commando in soft, loose clothing (that means no jeans!) to avoid chafing, and be extra cautious in skirts (for those Britney moments).\\nPut down the can. Dry shampoo may save your 'do post-gym, but it's no regular fill-in for real shampoo. It's a myth that daily sudsing increases oil production in the sebaceous glands at the roots, upping hair's grease factor, says Elizabeth Cunnane Phillips, a trichologist at Philip Kingsley. And although shampoo with sulfates can be drying, conditioner will make up for the moisture loss. In fact, infrequent washing (skipping three or more days) can lead to flaking, itching or hair loss. Not pretty.\\nNeither is horrible, in moderation, and if you prefer the real deal, go for it. While there's no conclusive human research showing artificial sweeteners cause major health issues such as cancer, downing them frequently *has* been associated with weight gain, possibly because they may increase hunger and cravings: People who drank more than three artificially sweetened drinks a day were about twice as likely to later become obese, a study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio found. But what about all those calories in table sugar? You mean the whopping 16 cals per teaspoon? Whatever. Still, if you're used to fake sugar—which can be more than 200 times sweeter than the real stuff—1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar might not taste sweet enough, say SELF contributing nutrition experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. Don't keep spooning; try diet-friendly add-ons like unsweetened vanilla almond milk, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.\\nSkip the wash. If your only option is that office restroom soap, it could leave skin feeling like sandpaper. \\"The harshness of industrial antibacterial soap is much worse for your skin than occasionally reapplying some more makeup,\\" says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Some soaps contain detergents that strip skin of vital moisture, causing dryness and irritation. To degrease, pat shiny areas with toilet paper or a tissue, then refresh makeup on top of what's there. (Yes to a little powder, but steer clear of creamy foundations—they're thicker and can clog pores.) For future pre–happy hour emergencies, stash makeup-remover towelettes in your desk.\\nIf the wrapper is intact and the tampon isn't frayed or puffed, use it. But if the cotton is exposed, it may have germs that can lead to toxic shock syndrome, a rare but potentially lethal reaction to bacterial toxins. In that case, stick with the tampon you have in until you find a new one. Remember: You have eight hours. \\"A tampon used for more than that may create an environment in the vagina that allows bacterial toxins into your bloodstream, also putting you at risk for TSS,\\" says Amy Bryant, M.D., assistant professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. FYI, pads are always a safe backup.\\nBottoms up! Alcohol is a proven stress reducer (especially when shared with friends), and a single low-cal drink—like red wine, vodka soda or other low-sugar cocktail—is the smarter option nutritionally, says self contributing expert Janis Jibrin, R.D. \\"Alcohol may protect your heart, and one drink won't damage your diet,\\" she says. For instance, a 5-ounce glass of wine has only 125 calories; 1/2 cup of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream has more than twice that—and who eats just half a cup? However, alcohol lowers willpower, and you may still want to pig out, which sets you up for scale angst. So have the cocktail with your next healthy meal. You'll be full when the glass is empty and not as prone to drunk munchies. All that said, if you rely on alcohol to unwind, it may signal a deeper problem: Avoid the booze and have a 150-calorie sweet treat.\\nSome sleep is better than none, says David Schulman, M.D., director of the Emory Sleep Laboratory in Atlanta. Even short bouts of sleep help your brain consolidate memories and learn. You'll feel foggy when you wake up from that snooze, but after 10 minutes it should fade long enough to get you through most of the day. On the flip side, staying up all night will backfire. \\"Total sleep deprivation impairs your thinking and attention to detail, so you'll make careless mistakes,\\" Dr. Schulman says. To catch up on those missed zzz's without throwing your entire bedtime schedule out of whack, take a 30-minute nap that afternoon and get to bed an hour earlier and/or sleep in the next morning.\\nKeep it on the restaurant floor. Here's some totally gross news: Nearly a third of handbags are crawling with fecal bacteria, says microbiologist Charles Gerba, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson. So although the floor isn't ideal, it's better than getting those germs near stuff that's going into your mouth. And you might want to wipe down your bag once a week (or anytime you've put it on a germ hot spot, like the floor or a bathroom counter) with sanitizing wipes. We like CleanWell To-Go Disinfectant Wipes, which are botanically based and safe on most leathers and fabrics.\\nDon't go to bed with a growling stomach, says Melinda Johnson, R.D., a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Hunger signals the brain to stay alert so you can scavenge for sustenance. And a hungry, restless night makes for next-day grogginess, which could have you desperately reaching for more calories for energy. As for eating a full meal right before bed, you might have heard that it makes you more likely to store the calories as fat because you're not awake and actively burning them. Not true, Johnson says—timing doesn't matter much to your body, calorie burn–wise. That said, going to bed stuffed isn't a great idea, since you could wind up with sleep-disrupting heartburn or indigestion. Have a light 200- to 300-calorie prebed snack that includes carbohydrates and protein, suggests Michael Breus, Ph.D., author of *The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan*. Think carrot sticks with 1/2 cup hummus or a sliced apple with 2 tbsp peanut butter. The carb-protein combo triggers the brain to produce serotonin, a calming hormone.\\nIt's so tempting to squeeze—and so not worth it. Think about it: When you pop, you break the skin, which causes inflammation and swelling. \\"And if bacteria creeps in, it could lead to infection,\\" warns Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Concealer is better, but unless yours is made for acne, use it only in a pinch—going the heavy-cover-up route regularly can clog pores and cause more breakouts. Your best bet: Keep an over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone cream on hand and apply a drop to shrink the bump about an hour before you have to show your face in public. Then, before you head out, apply an acne-specific concealer that contains salicylic acid, sulfur or benzoyl peroxide.\\nBoth are unsafe, but barefoot is better, says William Van Tassel, Ph.D., manager of driver-training programs at AAA National in Heathrow, Florida. Flip-flops are dangerous driving shoes: They can slip off the pedals and get caught underneath while your foot is still on top, making it hard to press or release the brake or gas. Plus, trying to free your foot is distracting—and that's when accidents happen. Barefoot, you could stub your toe (another distraction). \\"But barefoot does give you a better sense of how much pressure you're providing,\\" Van Tassel says. For the future, stash closed-toe flats in your car.\\nSuffering is worse—and so unnecessary, says Adam Cifu, M.D., associate professor of medicine at The University of Chicago. Using over-the-counter painkillers such as Tylenol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil or Aleve for occasional headaches is totally OK. But if you're getting a lot of headaches and you've been downing pills more than a few times a week to try to treat them, the meds could actually be *causing* the pain. It's a phenomenon called medication-overuse (or rebound) headaches. Experts aren't sure why they happen, but it could be that overusing the pills affects the way nerves receive pain messages from the brain. If that's what seems to be going on, stop taking the drugs: The rebound effect should fade over a few weeks (though it may get worse before it gets better). Plus, for some people, using NSAIDs daily for more than two weeks or so raises the risk for kidney problems and stomach ulcers—either of which would be much worse than a little temple throbbing.\\nMargaritas hit you harder, but really, any booze while hanging out in the heat will cause dehydration, says Sharon Richter, R.D., of New York City. Alcohol inhibits a hormone that lets the kidneys absorb water—the more you drink, the less water your body can use, and the more liquid you'll lose by peeing it out. Cocktails like your margarita can pack lots of alcohol—there's no controlling a generous bartender's pour. That salty rim doesn't help, either. \\"You could wind up with a headache, dizziness and grogginess,\\" Richter says. Better to have one measurable, no-frills drink (wine, beer, even vodka on the rocks). And increase your normal water-to-boozy-drink ratio to 2 to 1.\\nBoth are OK. If you're grossed out by the stinky johns at that outdoor concert and can wait, fine, says gynecologist Liezl Irisari, M.D., an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine. You might have heard holding it causes urinary tract infections, but that's only if you do it all the time, she says. If you can't wait, a porta potty is fine, germ-wise. \\"There's a less than 1 percent chance you'll pick up an infection from a toilet seat,\\" Dr. Irisari says. You *can* get nasty, disease-causing germs from a bathroom-door handle, though, so grab it with toilet paper and use sanitizer post-pee.\\nAs torturous as it is, it's better to stare at the ceiling for now, says Carol Ash, D.O., director of sleep at Meridian Health in Red Bank, New Jersey. Antihistamines like Benadryl do make you drowsy, but they also dry up mucous membranes, which are vital for keeping your immune system healthy. And anyway, to really sleep better, you're going to have to deal with the underlying issue, like poor nighttime habits or stress, Dr. Ash says. Try this: Make your room quiet, dark and cool; stick to the same sleep schedule as much as possible (yeah, even on weekends); and if your mind is still churning over deadlines and life stuff after 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing—read, listen to music—until you start to feel mentally calm and drowsy. If you still wind up popping a pill three or four nights a week for the first month, it's OK, but after that you should be able to quit. If not, see a sleep specialist.\\nDo the spray. DEET has a bad rep, but the Environmental Protection Agency says it's safe (as long as you're not a newborn, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics). Plus, \\"mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus cause brain damage and death,\\" says Sharon Lawler, Ph.D., a professor of entomology at the University of California in Davis. Wear light-colored, loose clothes, and apply DEET spray to exposed areas. (Use more when it's really buggy.) Don't DEET your face, though: Bug spray in the eyes burns. If you can't deal with the chemical smell, products with oil of lemon eucalyptus can deter bugs, too.\\nHungry is better. For one, working out on an empty stomach may burn more fat, says Molly Kimball, R.D., of New Orleans. \\"Eating leads to increased insulin levels, which might make it harder to burn stored fat,\\" Kimball says. And anything more than a light snack within an hour of hitting the gym could be a recipe for nausea or cramps—and that will just cut your workout short. \\"You likely don't need to eat pre-workout unless it's high-intensity, like a boot camp, which requires mega energy, or if you get light-headed, which is probably from low blood sugar,\\" Kimball says. If either applies and you're hungry, snack on carbs with protein and a little fat (like whole-grain crackers with nut butter) for easy-to-digest fuel.\\nLook, you know we'll tell you a healthy breakfast (low in fat, high in fiber and protein) is ideal. But if a doughnut is all you've got going, it's better than starving, which sets you up to overeat later and trains your body to store fat, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. Grab the plain glazed (260 calories) and have it with a small nonfat capp (80 calories) or plain skim milk; the protein will counter the blood sugar spike and dip that doughnut is bound to trigger. If you're always eating on the fly, stock up on healthy portables like Kind bars and nonfat Greek yogurt.\\nKeep them in. \\"Potentially, parasites in tap water could cause blindness,\\" says Sandra Belmont, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Medical Center. Wearing contacts overnight isn't risk-free, either—it could lead to an eye infection or, oddly, an ulcer on your eyeball (treatable, but still!). For next time: Stash a tiny vial of preservative-free lubricating drops like Refresh in your clutch. To prevent lenses from sticking, use them before bed, during your 3 a.m. pee trip and when you get up.\\nMouthwash may make you feel nice and minty fresh, but using it isn't effective if you don't brush, too, according to Chicago-based dentist Rana Stino, D.D.S. Here's why: You need the friction of toothbrush bristles to scrub plaque, food debris and bacteria off teeth. Plus, most mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth and, funnily enough, cause bad breath. So a quick brush wins but still isn't great. Soft scrubbing for a full two minutes is way more effective at fighting cavities and gum disease, Dr. Stino says. And honestly, we're talking an extra minute or two here—will it *really* get you that far off schedule?\\nThe opposite of self-control is what happens around creamy cold stuff in a tub. So here's great news: An entire container (2 cups) of frozen chocolate kefir (which, for the uninitiated, is sorta like a tangy fro yo—made of fermented, probiotic-rich milk) has only 360 calories and zero saturated fat, compared with a half cup of chocolate ice cream, which packs 260 calories and 10 grams of sat fat. And that tiny serving requires against-all-odds willpower. \\"The sugar in the frozen kefir is high at 64 g, but it's still a better choice,\\" says Joy Bauer, R.D., author of *Your Inner Skinny*. \\"You get more calcium, plus gut-friendly probiotics.\\" Win-win.\\nAs enticing as those extra zzz's are, they won't help you feel any more rested. \\"The average snooze button session is 8 or 9 minutes—not nearly long enough to get back into refreshing sleep,\\" says Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., author of *Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan*. Ultimately it's all about sleep cycles: If you're dead when your alarm goes off, you're probably being woken up in the middle of a deep, hard-to-shake cycle. Try to go to bed 30 to 60 minutes earlier so your usual buzzer time coincides with a lighter, ready-to-go cycle.\\nIf you have quarters (or time) for only one load of laundry, toss in the towels. They harbor way more bacteria, fungus and yeast than sheets, because they get wet (microbes love a damp environment) and rub off dead skin cells (aka microbe food) post-shower. \\"Towels can transmit pathogens that cause skin and eye infections,\\" says Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., codirector of Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community. So wash them once a week in hot water or with a color-safe bleach. Sheets also collect dead skin cells and oils (not exactly stuff you want to rest your face on), so stick them in your next high-heat load.\\nYour body needs time off, so don't sweat it: Chill days let muscles repair, a crucial step in the strength-building process, explains Natalie Wessel, a personal trainer in Portland, Oregon. Plus, pushing yourself too hard can lead to injury. \\"Overdoing it abuses muscles, ligaments and tendons, which can result in sprains, tears and strains,\\" Wessel says. Obviously it's good to be consistent—but if you miss one session, you won't gain weight or lose strength. Look, enjoy the hooky day, and do your next workout as planned.\\nAdding fat to your greens actually enhances your body's ability to soak up fat-soluble nutrients, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, a study from Purdue University notes. But a vat o' butter? Still can't justify that. Go for 2 tablespoons of goat cheese; 1 tbsp pine nuts or pesto; or marinara with a sprinkle of Parm, says Rachel Beller, R.D., author of *Eat to Lose, Eat to Win*. You'll get the health benefits of veggies (and big flavor) without turning them into a calorie bomb.\\nYou may have heard some bad stuff about the antibacterial chemical triclosan, but it's found in antibacterial soaps, not your hand sanitizer. And although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says soap and water is the best way to fight germs, it does recommend sanitizer as a close second—good news if there's no sink nearby.\\n\\n\\"In general, keeping your hands clean is really how to prevent the spread of illness to yourself and others,\\" says Shira Doron, M.D., an infectious-disease specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. In fact, the worst side effect is probably dry hands, so stash a travel-sized moisturizer in your bag, stat!


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Flu remains widespread in Maine
125 flu outbreaks reported
The Maine Center For Disease Control says flu activity remains widespread across the state.
In an update posted on the CDC's website, the agency says it is following up on 125 outbreaks as of Thursday.
Health officials said many people are still to health care facilities for care, and influenza-related hospitalizations are still high.
The CDC said vaccination is the best way to prevent disease, but early treatment with antiviral drugs can help reduce the severity of illness.
Officials said most people with the flu do not need medical care or antiviral drugs, however, people with high risk of developing complications should call their doctor.
The CDC said people with the following warning signs should seek care:
-Trouble breathing
-Getting better, then suddenly getting a lot worse
-Any major change in condition
Because of the outbreak, the city if Portland is holding a flu clinic at City Hall until 2 p.m. Friday.


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I would like to know if there are any general references that you would suggest to learn about quantum groups? I have looked at some of the "standard" books, but I am wondering if someone is particularly fond of a certain reference and why.
Also, I am very interested in ms/phd thesis (particularly ms thesis) that deal with quantum groups(I find that ms thesis sometimes aim to prove a few major theorems about a subject and fill in the details, instead of setting out to discover new mathematics). Thanks in advance.


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Hi, there again, i have been away from the LEGO scene for a while (again). All of my LEGO that were organized individually by piece are now in two large bins, one for castle and one for "general" lego (ie pieces, you would not usualy build castle with) and my kids play with them every day (the way it should be i guess, they stayed untouched as "daddys LEGO" for some time, so it is much better this way, (although one can find dwarf helmets or other "rare" pieces in different places around the house, but i love it.
Anyway, my soon to be 5 year old son is very much into LEGO castle, and we bought him a 7946 King's Castle for christmas sometime in the fall when they sold it very cheap somewhere. And without knowing that we had already bought it for him he came one day and said, after having read through an entire toy catalogue that there is only one thing he would like for christmas and it was that very castle.
Anyway, he was thrilled when he opened it on christmas (pure joy) and built it all almost by himself (of course i was there a lot and enjoyed it with him, but he built it) and for being the first real instructions he followed it went very well.
So that was the background to this post.
I discovered, as the castle was being built, that the walls of the castle were built in modules with technic bricks holding them together, so after the castle was finished and we were playing in his room, i started to look through the "castle bin" to see if i found pieces for similar wall modules so he could extend the castle.
As the Kings castle has this new wall pieces, and we ahve many of the older traditional wall pieces
I started to build a module that would use pieces that we had quite many of and would make a module that would "fit" with the castle and it's colors etc.
After finishing some modules and extending the castle i made an example module that i knew we had pieces for him to make several more of and said that he could just copy that one and make several new ones and thus make the castle larger. but he preferred to use the instructions that made it easy to build. Since we don't have any more of the wall segments in that instructions i started thinking of a way to make your own lego instructions and i discovered that LDraw (Bricksmith) together with LPub works very well for that. I had tried LDraw sometime earlier and got a bit intimidated, but after trying it out a bit i got the hang of it. So i figured i would make a small blogpost about making your own lego instructions... thus i have "exteneded" my blog from being just a tech blog to be a LEGO & tech blog
I plan on posting more lego stuff there as well. Oh, and if i forgot something in there, or the english is bad, just let me know (also i don't have windows, so i couldn't test if it works the same way on windows machines, but i assumed it would)
And... now i've got the Lego bug again
Oh, and here is a picture of the two modules i made instructions for, they are also downloadable as ldraw files or PDF so you can modify them for your own needs.


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Offseason of change: Legs key to B.J.'s swing rebuild
For gifted hitters, taking a swing feels as natural as taking a breath. That is, until it doesn't.
Braves center fielder B.J. Upton has become all too familiar with that kind of shortness of breath over the past several years, culminating with what was his career-worst season in 2013.
For gifted hitters, taking a swing feels as natural as taking a breath. That is, until it doesn't.
Braves center fielder B.J. Upton has become all too familiar with that kind of shortness of breath over the past several years, culminating with what was his career-worst season in 2013.
In Upton's first full season in the big leagues in 2007, he hit .300 with 24 home runs for Tampa Bay. Last year, in his first season with the Braves, he hit .184 with nine home runs. But his most astonishing stat might have been his .176 batting average against power pitchers, which are defined by baseballreference.com as those in the top third of the league in strikeouts plus walks. Upton struggled even more against power pitchers in 2012, hitting just .151.
Power pitchers throw hard, and recently, Upton just hasn't been able to catch up.
"I know I haven't really been using my legs since 2008," Upton said. "When I first broke in, I was using them 100 percent. I have no idea why I stopped using them, it just kind of happened."
Upton's inefficient use of his lower body led to an issue with timing. When a hitter doesn't properly load his legs and gather his weight ahead of a pitch being released, it forces his upper body to take over. And no one can hit a Major League fastball with only his arms.
In Upton's case, he was too upright, with his weight too settled in his heels, and he could not properly initiate his swing. His hips were not rotating toward the pitcher in time for his hands to take that same path. Rather, because the right-handed hitter's hips remained closed toward first base, his hands were traveling toward the lefty batter's box. In order to get back to the ball, the path the bat traveled through the hitting zone became not only much longer, but also right to left rather than straight ahead. Subsequently, Upton was pulling nearly everything he hit toward left field.
But more often than not, the extra length in Upton's swing was causing such a timing issue that he was simply unable to catch up to the ball. When pitchers are throwing 95 mph, a hitter's first move simply cannot be away from the ball. Upton's bat speed and quick wrists, once lauded by scouts, were completely diminished by his lower half.
Logic would say that a hitter who is only pulling the ball must be ahead of it, but with Upton, that just wasn't the case.
"Hitting can be very counterintuitive," said hitting coach Bobby Tewksbary, who consults with several Major Leaguers. "Late causes early, while early allows you to be on time. When you load too late, you never have a chance to properly develop your swing. You end up rushing to contact with your upper body and hitting the ball to the pull side."
Braves hitting coach Greg Walker and Upton's father Manny, who was a college ballplayer and AAU coach and has always closely monitored his son's swing, both spoke to Upton repeatedly about the problem. But last season, the stress of moving to a new team in a new city and living up to a new five-year, $75.25 million deal compounded Upton's issues at the plate. And while it was nice to have little brother Justin by his side in the Braves' outfield and clubhouse, Justin's monster April left B.J. scrambling to keep up and desperate to contribute. Each circumstance made him squeeze the bat a little tighter, and that compounded the mechanical problems he was already having.
According to Walker, B.J. Upton worked tirelessly in the cage all year, but fixing these types of mechanical issues in-season is nearly impossible, especially because Upton was practicing a swing that was flawed.
"It was pointless work," Upton said. "I didn't understand what was wrong. I think I just thought the wider I got, the more I would use my legs. But that wasn't right."
As Walker explained, Upton might as well have been jogging.
|"I can feel myself using my legs now. I'm basically just sitting on my legs more, if you can think of it that way. If I use my lower half, everything corrects itself."
|-- B.J. Upton
So this offseason, Walker and Manny Upton showed B.J. video of his swing from 2007. That swing was efficient. Upton was hitting for both power and average, and to all areas of the ballpark. The coach and the father made it clear that Upton didn't have to change. He simply had to get back to being himself.
"He's always been a super-talented kid, but there got to be more moving parts in his swing as the years went on," Walker said. "It was a domino effect, and he wasn't giving himself a chance to hit. So we challenged him. We said, 'We want this B.J. Upton, not the one with all the inefficiencies.'"
Upton and his father worked all winter at Upton's Tampa, Fla., home -- hitting of a tee, soft-tossing and hitting in a cage -- to restore his swing to its former glory.
"We just simplified everything," Manny said. "We broke the swing down into three components -- the load, the bottom half and then the hands -- so he could get the sequence back and get a feel for what he was doing."
In that no-pressure setting, making the adjustments didn't take long.
"I can feel myself using my legs now," Upton said. "I'm basically just sitting on my legs more, if you can think of it that way. If I use my lower half, everything corrects itself."
Walker did make one trip to Tampa this winter to check in on Upton's progress, and the coach was pleased with what he saw.
"You could tell within two swings that B.J.'s lower half was clean," Walker said. "And he's carried that into Spring Training."
Now, the question is whether or not it will stay clean against live pitching and allow Upton to find his opposite-field power, increase his batting average and regain his confidence at the plate.
Lindsay Berra is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @lindsayberra.


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Republican NY State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin released the above video showing an attempt by his Democratic opponents in the Assembly to keep a list of their gun control proposals secret, once they had decided on the bill passed in NY this past week.
The list shows how far they are willing to go, even onto confiscation of some guns, as well as continuing the demonization of legitimate law-abiding gun owners.
Here is McLaughlin's Facebook post with the list that the Democrats were trying to supress:
Here it is. This is the video where I was asked to keep the Democrat proposals for the NY SAFE Act away from the public. This list was given to me by a colleague and it is not confidential.
This bill was an attack on the 2nd amendment and the Democrats clearly wanted to dismantle the work of the Founding Fathers. None of these amendments were included in the final bill thanks to us fighting back. I will not stand silent while these unpatriotic proposals are pathetically thrown at us a 11 o'clock at night:
1. Confiscation of "assault weapons"
2. Confiscation of ten round clips
3. Statewide database for ALL Guns
4. Continue to allow pistol permit holder's information to be replaced to the public
5. Label semiautomatic shotguns with more than 5 rounds or pistol grips as "assault weapons"
6. Limit the number of rounds in a magazine to 5 and confiscation and forfeiture of banned magazines
7. Limit possession to no more than two (2) magazines
8. Limit purchase of guns to one gun per person per month
9. Require re-licensing of all pistol permit owners
10. Require renewal of all pistol permits every five years
11. State issued pistol permits
12. Micro-stamping of all guns in New York State
13. Require licensing of all gun ammo dealers
14. Mandatory locking of guns at home
15. Fee for licensing, registering weapons


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- Closes
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- Sector
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GBP21,000 - GBP22,000 per annum + bonus
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding food retailer. Their success comes from retaining a family owned, small business mentality providing a fast paced, fun and innovative environment to work within. Being a representative of this brand, you will be passionate about giving every customer the best possible service, whilst managing and motivating a team to sales success.
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- Effectively manage day-to-day store operation, promoting efficient processes and excellent store standards.
- Coaching, developing and managing a team of colleagues to deliver a great an unrivalled customer experience.
- Setting performance standards for your management team, promoting the performance of yourself and others.
- Complete yearly appraisals and create staff development plans.
- Use commercial reports effectively to manage sales forecast, labour budgeting and P&L.
- Manage product availability and identify areas for improvement.
- Act as a brand ambassador, constantly pushing the portfolio of the store.
- Pro-actively seek and implement improvements across the store.
- Understands retail customer's needs and expectations and anticipates changes in shopping trends.
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- Have proven Store Management experience in a fast paced, retail environment (preferably food but not required).
- Experience in training, recruitment, performance management, employee relations.
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- Has a 'Hands-On' approach to management and isn't afraid to lead by example.
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Dublin real estate courtesy of Maureen McCabe of HER Realtors
Dublin real estate prices through November 2012
Dublin real estate prices are up!
- Average "for sale" price - $465,000
- Average sold price - $337,000
- Median sold price - $300,000
Dublin real estate a market report for November 2012
Unlike some areas in central Ohio, homes in Dublin schools both sale and "for sale" prices of homes are up.
The November 2012 average "for sale" price of a single family resale listing in Dublin schools, $465,000 was up from November 2011 when the average "for sale" price was $417,000. The average sold price of of a single family resale home in the Dublin City School District was up 6.3% from a year ago. The average sold price of a home (single family resale in Dublin schools) was $ 337,000 in November 2012 compared to $ 317,000 in November 2011.
The median sale price of a home in Dublin schools in November 2011 was $270,000 and this November the median price was $300,000. The median sold price of a home in Dublin schools was up 11.1% % from November 2011.
Homes in Dublin schools sold within 95% of their final list price on average in November 2012. That's exactly the same sale price to list price ratio (last list price) as last year.
Home sales in Dublin schools in November 2012 were up 2.2% from November 2011. The number of homes for sale in the area was down 42% from last year.
Compare real estate in Dublin to:
Franklin County real estate - $166,000 average sold price
Delaware County real estate - $284,000 average sold price
Union County real estate - $205,000 average sold price
There are Dublin school neighborhoods in Delaware, Franklin and Union counties. The average sold price by county is for the entire county. This is not the average sold price of homes in Dublin school by county.
Dublin real estate for sale by price range:
Dublin homes for sale priced from $200,000 to $300,000
Dublin home for sale priced from $300,000 to $400,000
Dublin home for sale priced from $400,000 to $500,000
Searches are set up for residential listings on the Columbus Board of REALTORS mls (multiple listing service) using my HER Realtors site. Just want to look at single family homes? Change the search to match what you need. New construction in Dublin will show up in these searches as well as resale. Change searches to match the homes you are looking for.
Dublin real estate prices - neighborhoods
The neighborhoods in the Dublin City School Disctrict include homes in most City of Dublin neighborhoods, some city of Columbus neighborhoods and homes in unincorporated areas in the three counties. The average sale price of a single family resale listing in the City of Dublin in November 2012 was $350,000 compared to $337,000. That was down 5.7% from November 2011. The sale price of a home in the city of Dublin for the past three months is down 8.1% from the same three months in 2011.
School District boundaries were in place long before most of this area was developed. There are homes in the City of Dublin in the Hilliard school district, it's complicated....
The graph and market report are for single family resale listings in the Columbus Board of REALTORS mls. The graph shows average home prices, there is another graph I can create with median price information.
Published in December 2012 based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS mls at the end of November 2012. Trendgraphix data is based on numbers supplied by the Columbus Board of REALTORS mls. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor the mls guarantee the accuracy of the data. How could they? Trendgraphix says: "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Since I rely on the info from the CBR mls and Trendgraphix, I can offer no guarantee either. I think the data is getting better than it used to be though. Contact me with questions about Dublin real estate prices.
This post provided by Maureen McCabe HER Realtors*
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HOUSTON (AP) Yu Darvish was one out from a perfect game when Marwin Gonzalez grounded a clean single through the pitcher's legs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 7-0 on Tuesday night.
The celebrated right-hander from Japan struck out a career-high 14 and was in complete control before Gonzalez smacked the first pitch up the middle. Darvish was unable to get his glove down in time and the ball skittered into center field well beyond a desperate dive by shortstop Elvis Andrus.
Darvish (1-0) smiled and extended his arms almost like, "Oh well, it happens." Several disappointed fans put their hands on their heads, and Darvish was lifted after 111 pitches.
Darvish's 14 strikeouts matched a Minute Maid Park record and were the most by a Rangers pitcher since Hall of Famer and current team CEO Nolan Ryan had 14 in July 1991 against the Angels.
Michael Kirkman allowed a single to Jose Altuve before fanning pinch-hitter J.D. Martinez to end it.
Darvish has never thrown a complete game in the majors.
Lucas Harrell (0-1) yielded six hits and one run in six innings. Lance Berkman had three hits and two RBIs against his former team. Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer off Rhiner Cruz to make it 3-0 in the seventh.
ORIOLES 7, RAYS 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Adam Jones keyed a seventh-inning rally with a go-ahead, two-run double and Chris Davis followed with a three-run homer to help Baltimore open the season with a victory over Tampa Bay.
Matt Wieters homered early off AL Cy Young Award winner David Price. Wieters later drew an intentional walk from reliever Jake McGee (0-1) before Davis' towering shot over the right-field wall broke open the game and silenced a sellout crowd of 34,078 at Tropicana Field.
Jason Hammel (1-0) allowed three runs and three hits in six innings. Jim Johnson pitched a scoreless ninth for the save.
Ben Zobrist hit a solo homer for the Rays and put them ahead with a sacrifice fly in the sixth.
INDIANS 4, BLUE JAYS 1 TORONTO (AP) R.A. Dickey and the overhauled Blue Jays lost their season opener to Cleveland.
Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer off the NL Cy Young Award winner, Justin Masterson pitched six solid innings and the Indians ended their streak of opening day losses at four.
Excited by the winter acquisitions of Dickey, Jose Reyes and other All-Stars, fans in Toronto were eager to see the revamped roster in action.
Instead, a disappointed sellout crowd of 48,857 watched Masterson and three relievers combine on a four-hitter. Masterson retired his last 11 batters and Chris Perez earned a save.
Dickey (0-1) allowed four runs, three earned, and five hits in six innings. The knuckleballer walked four and struck out four. His catcher, J.P. Arencibia, was charged with three passed balls in the first two innings.
MARINERS 7, ATHLETICS 1 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Michael Morse hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, and Hisashi Iwakuma followed up Felix Hernandez's gem with an impressive outing of his own in Seattle's victory over Oakland.
Iwakuma (1-0) struck out seven and didn't walk a batter as the Mariners won their second consecutive game against Oakland to begin the season. He gave up a leadoff homer by Yoenis Cespedes to the deepest part of center field in the second inning, then quickly regrouped and retired 15 of his final 16 hitters.
Kyle Seager doubled twice among his three hits, scored two runs and reached base five times. Kendrys Morales added an RBI single for Seattle, which is 2-0 for the eighth time in club history.
Morse, a former Mariners farmhand who returned to the franchise this season, had his sixth career two-homer game and first since Sept. 27 last year with Washington at Philadelphia.
Seattle tagged Jarrod Parker (0-1) for four runs and five hits in five innings.


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