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You know that when you pull out the beauty stops, your guy can't help but notice that you look amazing. But did you know that some get-pretty moves can actually yield a passion payoff as well? "There are all sorts of primping rituals women enjoy that can also serve as love stokers," says Carol Queen, PhD, author of Exhibitionism for the Shy. Try Cosmo's seven hair, makeup, and skin moves—which all double as passion tools—and discover a slew of new ways to burn up the bed...this Valentine's.
Maybe you're thinking of going totally bare down there. Or you're considering ditching your landing strip and returning to a full-on triangle. Going against your usual grooming grain can give you a huge boost in the boudoir. Why? Switching from your usual style tells your guy that you'll also mix things up in bed.
Each bikiniline look has its erotic advantages. "I have found that going Brazilian makes the area more sensitive, so it's possible you may feel more sexual sensation," says Queen. And because the clitoris may be more exposed, some women say it leads to a more intense orgasm, adds Sari Locker, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amazing Sex.
Going from naturally-trimmed to bare 'n' bold will also give your guy some new sensations, as Mike, 27, found out. "As long as I've known my girlfriend Kat, she's had this triangle thing going on, and I thought that was hot," he says. "But one day she got a Brazilian, and I was blown away by how sexy her bare mound looked—and felt."
Beauty Move 2: Try A Surprise Tattoo
Sneak a temporary tattoo—from a pretty butterfly to a kick-ass spider—on your inner thigh, and "accidentally" flash him while crossing your legs. Then look out. "Many guys are visual when it comes to their arousal, so sexy sights like a tattoo do it for them," says Laura Berman, PhD, coauthor of Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman. Plus, the shock of stumbling upon a racy image on your skin causes his brain to pump out adrenaline, getting him even more excited.
Turning your bod into a canvas of many sexy tattoos can get you worked up too. "Great sex requires fantasy," says Queen. When you contemplate whether to put that scary scorpion between your breasts or below your belly button, "you'll get yourself focused on that steamy encounter to come," says Queen. So let your mind run wild. As for the unveiling, "suggest a sexy tattoo hunt, asking him to track down every last one," advises Locker.
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Beauty Move 3: Put On A Minty Lip Gloss
Have you ever heard that popping a mint before a makeout session can cause him to quiver all over? Well, kissing, etc., after applying a minty lip gloss packs an equally explosive passion punch. According to experts, when you lock lips with a guy with a minty flavor in your mouth or on your tongue, he's going to feel an icy, tingling sensation—and that's a huge turn-on for him.
To get the most bang for your buck, stroke the gloss on your lips with your fingers, then tantalize him by running your tongue over your lips. Slowly work your way up to a lip-lock, just to make sure he finds the mint more "wow!" than "ow!" Here's why: "Some people are sensitive—in a bad way—to mint," says Queen.
Beauty Move 4: Apply Self-Tanner Everywhere But...
If you want to knock his socks off, self-tan all over—but leave your nether regions in relief. "When skin is tanned everywhere but the bottom bikini area, you give him a target for nooky," says Locker.
Hot hint: Get a faux glow while wearing just a thong, but be sure to use a nonstaining self-tanner, so you don't ruin your favorite panties.
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Beauty Move 5: Find Your Special "Do Me" Perfume
You may love your citrus fragrance for a day, but don't count on the same scent whipping him into a frenzy later that night. Instead, find a sexy scent that you wear only when you want to get horizontal. "You can actually imprint a scent on a man," says Locker. "If you wear it only when you're feeling frisky, then anytime he smells it, he'll get turned on and want to ravish you."
Why is a signature shag scent such an aphrodisiac? Scientists have found that the same area of the brain that processes scent (the limbic system) also rules emotion and memory, so scents trigger potent memories and moods. Julie, 28, discovered the passion potential of perfume by accident when she spilled some of her Burberry Brit on her new boyfriend's messenger bag. "He called me from work and said my perfume was making him crazy and he had to—had to—see me that night," she said.
Okay, so putting on false eyelashes isn't the easiest way to turn your guy on. But pairing a silver or peach shadow with full-on faux lashes yields not one but two(!) passion payoffs. How so? For one, it gives you the look guys find irresistible—literally. "Your eyes seem huge when wearing shimmery light eyeshadow framed by bold eyelashes, and women with large eyes are more attractive to men," says Locker.
Also, fake lashes are the perfect erotic accoutrement for making a guy shiver with pleasure. "Start fooling around, then give him fluttery eyelash kisses, so that you're grazing his body alternately with your lips and lashes, tickling and teasing him with different sensations," says Queen. "Keep doing your tickling-teasing thing as you work your way from his face and neck on down."
Beauty Move 7: Let Your Hair Down
"There's nothing hotter than when a girl wears her hair up when we're out and takes it down as soon as we're alone," says Rob, 27. "It means she's totally comfortable with me and probably won't hold back in the sack." This mane makeunder also makes him gaga for you because it's an ego rush—after all, you're saving your sexiest side for when it's just you and him. "Men love a visual reminder that you're available to him in a way you aren't to any other guy," says Berman.
To work this fantasy, twist your hair into an easy-to-release updo using chopsticks. Once you're back in the boudoir, give him what he's been aching for all night. First, slip out of your clothes. Instruct him to sit on the edge of the bed. Then slowly pull each chopstick out of your hair, shaking out your locks so they tumble over your shoulders. Next, undress him, letting your hair lightly graze his body as you go.
Hot hint: Contrast the soft, silky feel of your hair against his skin with the cool, hard touch of the chopsticks, which you can gently scratch him with. "His skin is an erotic organ, so varying the sensations will send him over the edge," says Queen.


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As Director of Financial Consultants at TIAA, I often observe one-on-one advice sessions, and recently met a woman in San Diego who'd spent many years as a stay-at-home parent, raising two children. Since getting divorced from her breadwinning husband, she had worked full-time striving to catch up, but was still worried she'd under-saved for retirement. Sadly, this is a common story. Surprisingly, what I have found to be equally common is that people in this situation are generally in the dark regarding the benefits they are entitled to.
The advice-seeker in this example was completely unaware that she could claim Social Security benefits based on her ex-husband's earnings record—similar to the spousal benefit she would have been entitled to if she were still married to him. Needless to say, she walked away from the advice session feeling much better about her financial future, knowing that she would be retiring with significantly more income than she'd originally thought.
How much will you receive (if you remain unmarried)?
Suppose your ex-husband or ex-wife is entitled to $2,000 per month (based on his or her work record), but your individual benefit amount at full retirement age is just $500. Claiming benefits on your ex's earnings history instead of your own would be a no-brainer (the maximum benefit you're entitled to is 50% of your former spouse's individual benefit, so $2000/2 = $1000). Meaning you walk away with double the monthly Social Security income you otherwise would have received.
If the two amounts are almost the same at full retirement age, it may be wiser to claim on your own work record because you can postpone receiving payments up until age 70, earning delayed retirement credits each year, ultimately receiving a larger monthly benefit. However, if you turned age 62 before 2016, you may be allowed to file a Restricted Application for purposes of claiming only your available divorced spouse benefit, while continuing to grow your primary benefit.
What if your ex-spouse hasn't retired yet?
In the case of marriages that lasted at least 10 years, you are entitled to receive a divorced spouse benefit on your ex-spouse's record, whether or not your ex has retired or started applying for benefits themselves. All that matters is that they are qualified to receive benefits when at the time you file, that you are 62 or over, remain unmarried at such time that you are seeking benefits, and have been divorced from that ex for at least two years. The primary insurance amount (PIA) your former spouse is estimated to receive at full retirement age will be used to calculate your "divorced spouse" benefit, whether or not that spouse has started claiming. Keep in mind that while you can file as early as age 62, your benefit will be permanently reduced if you file before you attain full retirement age.
What if your ex has died?
In that case, you may be entitled to survivor benefits. This applies even if you were divorced at the time of death, as long as you were married for at least 10 years and remain unmarried at such time (or remarried after age 60). While you must be at least age 62 to file for a divorced spouse benefit, you can file for a survivor benefit as early as age 60. However, please note that the benefit amount may be permanently reduced if you file before attaining full retirement age.
What if your ex has remarried? Will the new spouse be entitled to spousal benefits?
It doesn't matter how many other spouses he or she subsequently acquired. There is no single pot of spousal benefits to draw from; the amount of benefits your ex's current spouse receives won't affect (or be affected by) your claim.
What if you subsequently remarried?
Then you won't be able to claim a divorced spouse benefit on your ex's record, unless your later marriage ends (by divorce, annulment or death). In which case, you can still claim on your first spouse's Social Security record. Unlike a divorced spouse benefit, you can continue to receive a survivor benefit if you remarry after age 60.
What if you're not on good terms with your ex?
Not all divorces are amicable, and many ex-partners cut ties with each other altogether, especially if there are no children involved. The good news is, you don't need to be in contact with your former husband or wife in order to claim Social Security benefits based on their record. Nor will your ex be informed that you're collecting on their record, unless you decide to tell them. All the Social Security office needs is the necessary documentation, such as marriage license and divorce decree.
What if my ex-spouse or I receive a pension based on work not covered by Social Security?
If you or your ex-spouse is entitled to receive a federal/state/local government pension for employment not covered by Social Security, your "divorced spouse" or survivor benefit may be affected. Although, if you were assigned some of your ex-spouse's employer retirement plan benefits at the time of divorce, through a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO), it may help to offset any reduction of your divorced spouse benefit due to your ex-spouse's pension.
When is the best time to claim?
While you may be entitled to Social Security benefits on your ex-spouse's record, getting paid as soon as you are eligible to file does not make sense for everyone. Bear in mind that once you file for a Social Security benefit, you will typically only receive the largest benefit available to you, which may be permanently impacted by the age at which you decide to file. In addition, remember that Social Security may be counted towards your taxable income, so it may make sense for you to wait, for tax purposes. Your claiming strategy will depend on many individual factors, such as your life expectancy (based on current health issues and family history). Discussions with a financial advisor and a tax advisor can help to add more clarity when making any Social Security decision.
Remember, you can't assume that the Social Security benefits officer in charge of your claim will know how to maximize your benefits. It's up to you to ask the right questions. Hopefully I've armed you with some of the answers in advance, helping you to secure a better-funded retirement.
Note: The following piece is for educational purposes and is not legal or tax advice. Consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your personal circumstances.


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Welcome to 2017 and Happy Elvismas! It is hard to believe that the "King of Rock and Roll" would be 82 today. Happy birthday Elvis, wherever you are. ❤
Has this been an interesting week for you?
Did you make New Year's resolutions? Some do, I don't. I do however, set intentions but I don't beat myself up if some of them go bust. I just do my best to stay positive and happy. This is the energy in which all good things happen. Studying astrology, helps me stay in the positive mode. I sure hope you find these weekly post beneficial to you in a similar way.
Cold air and snow covers the much of the country. Here in central North Carolina we got nine inches of snow Friday night and Saturday morning. We seldom get snows over a few inches and don't get snow every year. Most years we luxuriate in what many call the perfect snow. A snow event that covers the ground in white for a day and is gone the next day. Nine inches is a big event for us, but usually doesn't bring us to our knees like unless ice and sleet are involved. This snow came down as dry powder which is rare for us.
Have you ever considered how there is a cycle to almost everything? The first of January is thought of as the beginning of the year. A time when we look to sages, seers, and folk lore to help us determine what might be coming our way. Reality is, January is the beginning of the last season of the year. Life and events in the cosmos don't just happen in a linear way, they happen in cycles and spiral ever so slightly outward as they do.
Cycles, such as how the planets move around, are ever showing us signs of things to come. So do the seasons. Spring is actually the first season of the year. Fall is the third one and the one that gives us the best clues as to what is coming in the winter season. Folklore is full of winter indicators. Some of my favorites are the persimmon seed, squirrel's tails, and acorns.
The American persimmon seed, when split open in the fall to expose the cotyledon, is said to reveal whether winter will be mild, very cold, or snowy. Read what the Old Farmer's Almanac says here:
I must stop now to tell you that just as I finished typing the paragraph above, I received a Facebook message from and friend who had no idea what I was doing or even if I was online. I laughed out loud when I saw it! I hope you will enjoy this too.
The folklore predictions I observed this fall were some very bushy squirrel's tails, an unusually abundant acorn crop, and the black on the woolly worm. All indicators of a cold and snowy winter. This year, I would have to say folklore has been very accurate. The winter/late fall was colder than usual. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been so far on target with the roller coaster effect of cold and warm temperatures. Time will tell if this will continue throughout the winter months. This week will to continue to be cold but temps rise dramatically on Friday when it warms up to the lower 60's.
Now for some astrology. . . keep your eyes open for more on cycles. . .
This week begins with Pluto conjunct the Sun in Capricorn. This can be some intense energy, full of power and determination. This applies to both our inner and outer power, and the power of others on us. This energy can be very dramatic and bring about life-changing events of all sorts, including relationships.
This is energy that wants to go deep into something to see what make it or your tick. The need to know is hard to shake now and this will be reflected in your conversations as you find yourself asking probing questions of others. No doubt, this can become uncomfortable for some people so try to be aware of this and avoid asking about things that may be hurtful or simply none of your business. Remember, this energy packs a power punch and can be viewed as intrusive and obsessive. Pluto just loves a crisis.
The biggest event this week is the Full Moon and the Cardinal Grand Cross it forms. This all happens on Thursday, January 12, 2017 . Cardinal signs are initiators. They like to get things going and indicate a change in season. The Cardinal sign of Aries is first astrological sign of spring, Cancer, the first one of summer, Libra-fall, and Capricorn is the first sign of winter. They mark the shift or turning point in temperatures for each season.
Anytime there is a Grand Cross, there are four or more planets in square aspect to each other and two oppositional aspects. This Grand Cross involve our old familiar Pluto-Uranus square, A Pluto-Jupiter square, a Moon-Jupiter square, and a Moon-Uranus square. The Moon and the Sun conjunct Mercury oppose or are at cross purposes to each other. So are Jupiter and Uranus. This brings us quite a mixed bag of energies.
We want personal freedom and to understand things on a deep level. Our emotions oppose our ego and cause us to behave immaturely. Our energy levels are lower and stress can be increased. All in all, this is going to be a difficult Full Moon. Keep in mind that all five planets are in signs that love action. Ironically the best way to get through this event will be to come to a full stop. Just stop and let it all pass by us. Otherwise, we could find ourselves saying or doing something we wish we had not.
The good news is that Mercury is direct as of January 7 but he will remain in storm and going slow until at least the 14th. He won't be completely out of his retrograde shadow until January 28.
It is also important to note that as of the January 7, 2017, all planets are moving forward. Not one is retrograde for a whole month when on February 6, 2017, Jupiter turns retrograde. This is a rare time for the planets and for us. I expect a lot of action in the earth and from humanity during this time. I am pretty sure some of it won't be too pretty either. This is just a hunch and one I hope is incorrect but I feel what I feel and have learned not to ignore these feelings.
Mercury changes signs on Thursday and moved back into Capricorn. This I brings us back to viewing things from a more serious perspective. This three week transit will be a great time to evaluate our lives and the direction we want to take in the future. Isn't if interesting how the cosmos is inline with our resolution or intention setting? Synchronicity is a wonderful thing.
Thursday does have a sweet bright spot in it. Late in the day Venus and Neptune come together to help soften the hard edges caused by the Grand Cross and Mercury in Capricorn.
The week's aspects really revolve around Thursday. Use your time early in the week to finish up any projects and tie up loose ends. Then come Wednesday, prepare to stop everything you can for a few days. Of course this won't be completely possible but at least now you know what to look for and what could come our way this week. I hope it all works out for the best for all a of you.
Until next week, stay warm and be safe.


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NU'EST is gaining attention for their aggressive marketing tactics that involve TV advertisements and also their wrapped buses. (It is called wrap advertising when you wrap a vehicle in an advertisement. This essentially turns the bus into a mobile billboard.)
NU'EST has used different type of marketing tactics before their debut in order to garner attention. Through movie events outside of Seoul NU'EST had many events where they met fans. That gave them the nickname "Rural Dol" and "Event Dol."
Right before their debut wrapped buses that advertised NU'EST drove around Seoul. Also, online websites and social networking services had pictures of NU'EST taken by fans.
NU'EST's agency PLEDIS stated, "NU'EST put an emphasis on meeting fans in person. That is why we held events where fans could communicate with NU'EST. NU'EST will continue to hold events that will put them close with fans."
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Feb 2010: G Data, Avira, Panda Aug 2010: G Data, TrustPort, McAfee Avast, Feb 2011: G Data, TrustPort! G Data is obviously doing well. Odd that it is not the best according to AV-Test. Let's monitor the market leaders by their position in the top 20: Symantec: 7,6,12 (medium positions) McAfee: 5,3,10 (close to the top) Trend Micro: 18,13,13 (nearly always close to the bottom) "Bottom" in this instance means >90% detection; We're talking about 90% of thousands of hottest and the most dangerous virus threats, therefore I imagine it is good enough anyhow. Virus Bulletin Virus Bulletin is the most complex site, giving the results that are most wide-ranging and measuring the widest variety of vendor products. They have loads of historic data on antivirus product functionality. Let us take their RAP (Reactive and Proactive) evaluation from October 2010 to April 2011. The best vendors were: Kaspersky, Trustport, Coranti, Avira, G Data. How are the leaders doing? Symantec: ~90%-80% (definitely top quadrant) McAfee: ~ 75%-75% (average results) Trend Micro continues to be boycotting this test for 3 years (hmm) If it's analyzed by independent sources so what can be said about antivirus protection?
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– The results do not match. Totally different vendors come to the top and fall to the bottom without any sign of why – Top sales sellers are average or below average in their protection level and the greatest locations are granted to small-scale firms – The same vendor can reveal a perfect result on the exact same test in 2010 and drop down a year after – Websites of the antivirus vendors are filled with certifications obtained from one of these three laboratories. Each of the 52 vendors has at least one. I am unsure how to compare them based on this particular info. Power of the fourth estate There are a lot of computer magazines. And they are issued monthly. Marketing research says the http://downloadcheapsoftware.net/product/autodesk-autocad-architecture-2016/ guidance from computer news sources is one of the most key elements in the decision making of antivirus merchandise customers. Let us look at some comparison charts from distinct sources (initial version of this article on Antivirus Direct comprises links to the posts) Dennis Technology Labs, "PC Total Protection Packages 2011," February 2011 Finest Alternatives: Symantec, Trend Micro, Webroot PassMark Applications, "Consumer Security Products Performance Benchmarks (Variant 3 Feb.
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2011)," February http://downloadcheapsoftware.net/product/adobe-after-effects-cs6/ 2011. Finest Choises: Symantec, ESET, G Data ConsumerSearch Greatest Alternatives: Symantec, avast!, Sophos TopTenReviews Greatest Alternatives: BitDefender, Kaspersky, Webroot Antiviruscompare Greatest Choises: ESET, Symantec, Mcafee PCMab Best Options: K7, Symantec, Kaspersky CNet Greatest Options: Kaspersky, Mcafee, TrendMicro I could continue posting dozens of screenshots, but I think I've made my point. Pick any of the 52 vendors and there will be an IT magazine that will rank it number 1.


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Stuck again on expert. I have Raw energy canister (Storm), pure water crystal, Naphta barrel (fire), EGG OF CHAOS, and even corrosive water supplies. I've been in the area that opens up right from Karras' room.
I still don't know what to do with these items! I also have the factory key, museum special item key and cold room key. I found the key readables in the security room and the library as well. I threw special metal ore into the grinder. I suppose as a next step I need to turn down five valves in the basement OR turn on every light in the factory. Of course, the basement sounds a bit more friendly. Is this what I need to do?
By the way, guys, Kernel is the most annoying enemy ever, taking into account each and every OM and FM in the Thief universe since 1999. I cannot believe that an actually invicible enemy follows me around to random places.


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Ariana Grande has a problem with Forever 21.
According to legal documents filed in California court on Monday and obtained by E! News, the songstress has filed a lawsuit against the fast fashion retailer and beauty company Riley Rose, started by Forever 21's founders' daughters, accusing them of false endorsement, trademark infringement and copyright infringement among other claims.
According to the lawsuit, filed by an attorney on the pop star and her company's behalf, Forever 21 contacted the triple threat's representatives about the possibility of having her endorse the brand through social media marketing, including posts on Instagram and Twitter. "Given her stature, influence, and social media following, the market value for even a single Instagram post by Ms. Grande is well into the six figures, and she commands in the mid-seven figures to over eight figures for longer-term endorsement deals, marketing campaigns, and/or licensing deals for use of her name and likeness," the documents read.
While negotiations took place around December 2018 and January 2019, according to the lawsuit, an endorsement deal was never reached because the amounts that Forever 21 "offered to pay for the right to use Ms. Grande's name and likeness were insufficient for an artist of her stature," the documents state.
Despite no deal, the brand launched a "misleading campaign across its website and social media platforms primarily in January and February 2019," the lawsuit alleges. "The campaign capitalized on the concurrent success of Ms. Grande's album Thank U, Next by publishing at least 30 unauthorized images and videos misappropriating Ms. Grande's name, image, likeness, and music in order to create the false perception of her endorsement."
The lawsuit further alleges Forever 21 suggested Grande's endorsement by posting photos of a "look-alike model" in clothing and accessories resembling ones from the star's music videos, including "7 Rings."
According to the filing, Grande "discovered the infringement" around February and her representatives demanded the company take down the unauthorized uses, though, per the lawsuit, they allegedly remained up until at least mid-April despite repeated contact from her team.
"As a result, Defendants improperly misappropriated and profited from Ms. Grande's influence and star-power for approximately 14 weeks," the lawsuit reads.
Grande is seeking "an award of compensatory and treble damages in an amount to be proven, but in no even less than $10 million," as well as "the disgorgement of Forever 21's and Riley Rose's profits attributable to the infringement of Plaintiffs' intellectual property rights and rights of publicity," "punitive damages in an amount sufficient to deter unlawful conduct by Forever 21 and Riley Rose in the future," "a permanent injunction restraining and enjoining Defendants from using Ms. Grande's name, images, likeness, persona, copyrights and Plaintiffs' trademarks," "pre-judgment and post-judgment interest according to proof and to the maximum extent allowed by law," attorneys' fees and costs.
E! News has reached out to Forever 21 and the star's attorneys for comment.


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Last week, Victorio Milian ran a series on the future of HR from the perspective of those just graduating. He graciously asked for me to guest post from the perspective of the academic watching these excited men and women enter the workplace. In my post, "Learned Helplessness," I took a more Debbie Downer approach, arguing that the economy had taken an economic and psychological toll on the expectations of these Linksters. While I tried to end on an optimistic note, in the words of the Joker in "The Dark Knight, "Why so serious?!!?"
Perhaps it's because I've spent the last several Sundays watching "Girls" on HBO. Created by, and starring, 26-year-old wunderkind Lena Dunham, "Girls" comedically examines the lives of Hannah Horvath (Dunham) and her three friends as they struggle to find themselves after college. So, what insight can be drawn by a 44-year-old white male living in Northeast Wisconsin about 22-26 year old women? And what generalities can be drawn from a specific group of young white female twentysomethings living in New York City about the greater world and their cohort? You be the judge. However, despite its likely skewed cultural perspective, it is one of the few shows on TV exploring the work world at that age.
Episode 1
While the show is quite humorous (I usually laugh out loud at least twice per episode), Dunham paints a very interesting portrait of the work world. When we are first introduced to Hannah, she is at dinner with her parents where economic support from her parents is unexpectedly cut off. Hannah laments, "Do you know how crazy the economy is right now? I mean, all of my friends get help from their parents." She subsequently gets fired from her year-long unpaid internship to work on her sure to be successful memoirs, and refuses to take a job at McDonald's despite the pay and free fries. "When you get hungry enough, you'll figure it out," Hannah's boss tells her after he fires her. "Do you mean physically hungry or hungry enough for the job?" she asks. She confronts her parents and asks for $1,100 a month for support until she finishes her memoirs, which her parents blow off.
Episode 2
Now jobless, Hannah finds herself interviewing at a trade publication. The interview is going swimmingly well, with a lot of flirty repartee...it appears that she is going to land it and then....
Hannah: I read a statistic that said Syracuse has the highest incidents of date rape of any universityEpisode 4
Interviewer: .......wow......
Hannah: ...which weirdly went way down the year that you graduated
Hannah: That was a joke because I was saying that there was no more date rape because they figured out who was doing it and it was you
Interviewer: maybe you're not used to office environments like this but jokes about rape or rape and incest or any of that stuff, it's not office-okay...and so....I don't think this is gonna work out right now, but call us back 6 or 8 months down the road. We'll stay in touch.
Since Episode 2, Hannah apparently finds a job at a law office. Unfortunately, her boss sexually harasses her. When she talks to her co-workers, it turns out they condone his inappropriate "massages," ("you'll get used to it") as it means job security, and an iPod Nano on one's birthday.
Meanwhile, Hannah's friend Jessa has a job as a nanny (a common job amongst many of the students I teach). She takes the kids to a park, gets involved in a conversation with other nannies, and loses the kids (only to find them a few minutes later...the show is not that cruel).
Episode 5
Hannah decides the best way to confront the situation at work is to offer to sleep with her boss (in part, for a story for her memoirs). When he refuses, she replies, "I could sue you, you know." The boss laughs at her veiled threats, and despite her protestations, he still wants her to stay. Hannah subsequently quits.
Episode 6
Hannah returns home to East Lansing, MI (my hometown). Her mom asked her to pick up something at the drugstore, and she meets a former classmate, who has a stable job as a pharmacist. She also meets up with a classmate who wants to move to L.A. to be a dancer. When she tells the story to the pharmacist, Hannah notes, "Heather is moving to California to become a professional dancer, so that should all make us feel pretty sad and weird ... And nobody is telling her. She's going to go to L.A., and live in some shitty apartment, and she's going to feel scared and sad and lonely and weird all of the time." Ironically, she would like Heather's life. "Maybe I should move here. I wouldn't have to worry about rent all of the time, so that I can finally work on my book."
though when we see her routine,
To recap:
From her perspective, work appears to be a scary place. There doesn't appear to be much competence for her cohorts to emulate. Meanwhile, 7 episodes in, we haven't seen her produce anything from her writing, and it doesn't appear her and her friends have any real aspirations. There's no desire portrayed to be successful at work, or even rich. Its all stasis.
Yes, its television, and, yes, it is a comedy. Competence doesn't produce drama or laughs. In the first episode Hannah states, "I think I'm the voice of my generation,"and then self-consciously recants. "At least I am a voice. Of a generation." Again, we are hearing Dunham's voice, but it its one of the only ones in this media-saturated environment that is looking at the lives of post-college adulthood. I only wish there was a little more to cheer for.
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Ahead of some major reports from the USDA on Friday, grain markets this morning are mixed with only cereals trying to lead the complex back up, along with canola trying to steady itself.
"The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone." – Karen Salmansohn (American author)
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Mar. 27 – Grain Markets Wait on USDA Yet Again
Ahead of some major reports from the USDA on Friday, grain markets this morning are mixed with only cereals trying to lead the complex back up, along with canola trying to steady itself. These new numbers though are exactly what grain markets area looking for, especially since there hasn't been a lot of fresh headlines coming out of the trade war talks between the U.S. and China.
In Monday's FarmLead Breakfast Brief, I talked about canola prices at length and the impact China's abrupt halt to purchasing has caused. Yesterday we learned that Viterra has joined the company of Richardson in having its import certificate revoked. [1] There's been some buzz that with the uncertainty with canola prices, mustard might be a more attractive option for those who can choose between canola and the less popular oilseed. [2]
Canola prices ended up dropping another $5 CAD/MT yesterday on that Viterra news, as well as some further selling on recent domestic demand data showing the least amount of crush in over a year and a half. [3] 635,526 MT of Canadian canola was crushed in February 2019, down 25% from January's volumes and about 18% from the 2018/19 crop year average. While causation should not support correlation, the smaller crush demand is eerily coincidental with China's departure from the market.
Switching continents, the EU's crop monitoring agency, MARS, is forecasting wheat yields and production rebound in 2019, climbing about 7.4% year-over-year to 90 bushels an acre, which would be slightly above the 5-year average.
Staying in wheat, the USDA recently updated its winter wheat conditions report. In Kansas, 52% of the crop is in good-to-excellent (G/E) while Oklahoma is seeing 74% of the winter wheat there in G/E health. The winter wheat crop is weakest in Texas, where just 39% is rated G/E, but Texas does tend to veer to the lower end of the scale for this time of year.
USDA Takes Spotlight from Flooding
That said, Friday's quarterly stocks report will not account for losses from flooding. Despite knowing that these numbers might be smaller than what the USDA shares on Friday, we have to go with what is presented. Ahead of the USDA reports, the average analyst's guesstimate for corn stocks is at 8.34 billion bushels (or 211.85 MMT if converting bushels into metric tonnes), which would be down about 6% from the same time a year ago. For soybeans, the market is expecting to see 2.68 billion bushels (or 72.94 MMT), up 27% year-over-year thanks to China and the lack of exports to the People's Republic. Finally, wheat inventories are expected to total 1.56 billion bushels (or 42.46 MMT), up about 5%.
We've seen export basis levels improve a bit for wheat, corn, and soybeans as it's widely expected the record snowpack and flooding will slow grain transportation for the next few weeks. We might start to see basis and futures start to improve for new crop grain prices as well, especially in hard red spring wheat as a delayed start to Plant 2019 seems imminent. This is especially true for the likes of North Dakota, where farmers will have to choose what to plant first in a smaller window of opportunity. [4] Usually spring wheat is planted before corn or beans.
In addition to the wetness on the ground, there's a heck of a lot of grain in that bin that's at risk. [5] The Farm Bureau estimates that there's about $76 Billion USD worth of corn and soybean sitting in bins in the upper Mississippi-Missouri basins, or right where the NOAA says some unprecedented flooding is expected this spring. Looking back to the last quarterly stocks report, about 60% of stored corn is sitting in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota! While we'll get the updated quarterly stocks report as of March 1st this Friday, there's still a lot of all types of grain sitting in bins in the path of some flooding. It doesn't help that the Northern Plains are expected to get some above-average precipitation over the next 10 days.
Overall, while we might get some headlines tomorrow about how trade talks are going in Beijing, the focus of most of the complex will likely be on the USDA reports on Friday. Of course, it's a little bit different for Canadian grain markets as they're waiting for some action on the canola issue with China, namely someone from Ottawa to actually fly across the Pacific to accelerate the dialogue.
To growth,
Brennan Turner
@FarmLead on Twitter
At 7:45 AM CST in the North American futures markets (*not cash prices*):
(all prices in dollars per bushel unless otherwise indicated)
May Corn: -2.8¢ (-0.75%) to $3.745 USD or $5.008 CAD
May Soybeans: -4.3¢ (-0.45%) to $8.965 USD or $11.989 CAD
May Soybean Meal (per short ton): -$1.90 (-0.6%) to $309.10 USD or $413.37 CAD
May Soybean Oil (cents per lbs): +0.01¢ (+0.03%) to 28.66¢ USD or 38.33¢ CAD
May Oats: +0.3¢ (+0.1%) to $2.733 USD or $3.654 CAD
May Wheat (Chicago): +1¢ (+0.2%) to $4.703 USD or $6.289 CAD
May Wheat (Kansas City): +1.8¢ (+0.4%) to $4.45 USD or $5.951 CAD
May Wheat (Minneapolis): -1.5¢ (-0.25%) to $5.658 USD or $7.566 CAD
May Canola: +0.9¢ (+0.1%) to $10.253/bu / $452.10/MT CAD or $7.667/bu / $338.06/MT USD
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Last time we talked about responsibility and how I became more responsible but more free. I will start there.
How can you be free and responsible at the same time?
In the past I had very rigid ideas about being a good, responsible person. I thought I should be really moral, in other words, I should do things according to traditional Christian values, which are values that are very similar to Buddhist precepts. I wasn't interested in Christian values, but I was born in a Christian society, like most of us in Europe. So I judged myself according to these values and I wasn't very satisfied. As I thought my life was full of mistakes, I tended to go too far. I thought I was neither successful morally nor having enough fun so I would escape into different areas of irresponsible behavior. These days I give myself much more freedom to act and do not judge myself so rigidly. So I don't feel tied to some kind of rigid rules, I don't feel frustrated so much and when I feel something is too much, I don't do it. It is not because I follow some written rules about what is right and wrong, but I follow my state that is more balanced now than in the past. I don't go to such extremes anymore. So I allow myself to do things and then I don't really desperately need to do them and also when you practice zazen and feel balanced you don't feel you should be rewarded for your efforts or you don't have to compensate for your frustration. In the past it was more like: Oh, my life is so difficult! At least I should get drunk and go to sleep at 6 am. But when you get some kind of balance based on practicing zazen and studying Buddhism, you stop doing such extreme things, as you don't feel so frustrated.
But you began to practice zazen and study Buddhism 20 years ago. It took you 20 years to begin to feel or act more responsibly?
It's thanks to my current teacher Mike. Before him, what kind of teaching did I get? They were all kinds of twisted versions of Buddhism: Confucianism mixed with Buddhism, Christian Buddhism, etc. You really cannot learn what true Buddhism is without studying with a true teacher. Mike is precise, makes no compromises when it comes to what Buddhism is and is not. As far as I know, he gives his students complete freedom to live and act. Zazen and the right attitude toward life and this freedom to act gives me a better relationship with reality or being closer to the truth and wisdom. And my teacher is not responsible for me or anyone else. We are all adult people. We have to find our own way.
What does it mean to be responsible? You say that Mike is not responsible for you, but you suppose he is a responsible person, right?
Yes, what is responsibility? In the Christian society, it means that you can explain your actions to some kind of authorities. You act morally but based on which values? Christians have different opinions on what is responsible from some kind of Buddhists. For example it is responsible for a Christian to be faithful to one's partner and not divorce them. But that's something responsible for Christians. And I am not Christian. I was only baptized. So there is no Christian authority that I have to explain my actions to.
So are you responsible in a Buddhist way?
No. Again, what kind of authority is there in Buddhism? I haven't promised anything to anyone. There are precepts. But when you take precepts that doesn't mean you promise to an authority. You say to your teacher that you can follow the precepts, but when you break them you don't run to your teacher saying I am sorry. You break a precept and in the next moment you start again. The truth is the highest authority.
So what kind of responsibility are we talking about here? You say you are more responsible, but then you say there is no authority you have to respond to.
Yes. This is something I have only figured out recently. You are responsible, all people should act responsibly. But there is no higher authority like a religion or Buddha or our teacher or the state that we should explain our mistakes to. Of course, there is a boss at work. But that is a relative responsibility. Driving according to the road rules is something relative, but driving according to one's balanced state is something more important and it is the highest ethics. When I break the speed limit, in fact I am responsible to myself. I choose how fast I should drive and the speed limit is only a rule given by the society. Of course, they say it is a rule and it is wrong to break it. But I am an adult person and I will follow rules according to my intuition and my more or less balanced state. So I choose how fast I drive. When the street is full of people I drive slower than the limit. When there are no people, little traffic, I drive a bit faster. But I feel responsible when I am balanced. When I am balanced, having practiced zazen, I feel I have to be responsible - not to the police or the citizens or teachers or bosses. I am responsible to the universe. And the universe is responsible to me. I am part of the universe and when I am balanced, I am completely one with the universe. When I am not so balanced, I tend to split from the universal laws and act not so responsibly. About 10 years ago I had an accident. What I did was crazy, universally crazy, not just for Christians, Buddhists, the police or the government. I drove so fast that I could have killed myself or somebody around. I remember clearly my mind was not balanced that night. Something punched me inside and I acted madly. Then I spun and crashed. I learned a lesson but whether I have driven more responsibly since then is a matter of practicing zazen as a free person, not a religious follower and as I said before, my teacher's freely responsible teaching has probably helped me very very much.
So is it worth trying to be a better person?
My experience is that you cannot decide to be a better person. You can do it for a few days or weeks and then you explode or crash or beat up someone. It is better to find balance through zazen plus let oneself make mistakes freely. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Like that you will be nicer to yourself in general. Being nicer to oneself means that we have some freedom to cooperate with the universal laws that naturally lead us to act responsibly. When we let the universe lead our actions, they are good actions. But nobody can see that "good". When you call it good, it is not so good. So you just do something according to the universal laws and don't worry about what you did or didn't do. I see in my own life that there is clearly something that is called original Buddha nature and it is expressed when we are balanced. We act in a way that is awake and responsible without having to read rules or talk to authorities.
What about those Zen masters who go and have sex with someone and everyone says it is irresponsible but they sometimes say that was an enlightened action etc.
Two adult people should have freedom to decide whether they want to have sex or not. But if a teacher brainwashes a student and then based on that brainwashing and his or her power the student agrees to have sex and then the student suffers, what kind of wisdom is that? No wisdom. That is universally wrong. So we can do things that will upset a community, which is not wise, but sometimes life is complicated and we have to act according to our balanced state and that is linked to the universal laws. And there are no authorities. But I have never heard of anyone who would hurt someone based on their balanced state and universal laws. Except maybe Nansen who killed a cat to teach Buddhism. If he had killed the cat based on his balanced state, then I am sorry, there is nothing we can do or judge.
So a balanced state is some kind of supreme authority, supreme judge of our actions?
As I said, have there been any wars based on balanced state of people? Has there been a lot of crime based on balanced state of people? Nansen's cat is a very unusual example, but such things may happen. We should not worry about someone's balanced state. Of course, sometimes a balanced person leaves a less balanced person and the less balanced person suffers. But that is not unnecessary suffering. Sometimes we have to go through suffering and it is nobody's fault. We can learn something from that. We can become more independent and our happiness can be deeper than before.
Do you think that wise books or philosophy can help people act responsibly?
Yes and no. Sutras and Dogen's Shobogenzo and possibly the Bible and some laws if we know them may help us act in a balanced way. But there must be something added to that reading. Someone has to explain the true meaning of those books and we have to be encouraged to do something physically to act in a balanced way. So we have to believe in the harmony of body and mind and do things in a healthy way. When we do things physically well - I mean when we eat well, get exercise and look after our body in general, and at the same time we are inspired by wise people, we can express our original Buddha nature and act wisely. But when we only discuss books and sutras intellectually and do not wholeheartedly practice a balanced life, we may end up in frustration, anger and aggressive actions towards others. We need to hear how to act - from authorities like parents, teachers, the police officers. But then it is up to our physical and mental state how we act. That's why it is almost impossible to change a child from a disturbed family. No matter how much you tell them how to act, they will end up doing wrong because their state is wrong, and that state cannot be changed by words. You have to act within some real circumstances.
But Kodo Sawaki said that there is no excuse and that criminals should not be pardoned based on their bad or difficult background. Kodo Sawaki grew up in the most disturbing environment and in spite of that he became a monk and a great Buddhist teacher.
Some children react like that. They are so disgusted that they decide to do the opposite: find the right living and avoid wrong living. Their determination may be excellent. I have a friend who is just like that. As a kid she went through the most difficult things and now she is a kind of innocent person. It might be that very intelligent and sensitive kids react like that, but some of them may just give up and end up in jail. I think Sawaki wanted to encourage people to act right. He encouraged people to practice zazen and follow Dharma and act responsibly. But I am sure he would welcome any kind of criminal and teach them Buddhism and practice zazen with them. I might work with such difficult people soon and I have no intention to criticize them. But I could mention something like that: There is no excuse for me or you. We have to wake up to reality and act responsibly. At the same time I would say feel free to act. Don't worry if you fail. Just get up and try again. So both is important - to encourage people to act responsibly - not sheepishly or blindly following some authorities, but responsibly to the universe as a whole - and also encourage people to act freely. We should act freely but at the same time in a way that is OK with the universal laws. After all true freedom is one with the obligations we have to the universe.


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Some good advice from Stanford dieticians.
The advice there that I try to use the most is to eat more fruits and veggies. Fill up on delicious ones and you won't be quite so hungry for the sweets.
I also have made it a habit to take small portions of something, especially if it is not something I have actually tried before. And I no longer feel obligated to eat more than a tiny bite if it is not "worth the calories." Sometimes, for instance, brownies might look very enticing. But if they are not really some of the best brownies ever then I discreetly discard them.
If anyone has advice please share.


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Back on my bike again, the Lifeboat Patrol rides from Ilfracombe to Plymouth, with a stop off at Okehampton in the middle. Nineteen riders started, and nineteen riders finished (although one did have a little rest along the way), and we were joined by two support drivers to sweep up any stragglers, and to provide assistance in the event of any problems.
We had five punctures, three on the same bike, none from the Schwalbe equipped bikes (I ride on Schwalbe Marathon and Schwalbe One tyres, so that's a spot of fanboyism from me – sorry), and four RUDs (Rapid Unscheduled Dismounts, one from me). I came off after hitting a branch and overcorrecting to avoid going down the embankment (which was painful, undignified and embarrassing). Jason salved my embarrassment by coming off because he couldn't get his feet out of his cleats quickly enough. Gareth won the style award by coming off when popping a wheelie on a road bike and being unable to get his feet out of the cleats in time, and Hedges slipped on a slick corner (managing to pick up the biggest injury, I think).
The next day, out from Okehampton, started with a kerfuffle about the length of time it took to make scrambled eggs (tool!) and then a nice climb out of Okehampton up to the station and then onto the old railway line. It's a beautiful ride from there to Plymouth, on old railway lines, nice roads, and (on one or two occasions) tracks which are almost entirely unsuited to road bikes (I'll be cleaning mine later this week). The railway sections are mostly tarmac'ed and would make for a better ride if the occasional annoying gate and chicane were removed. I guess that they're there to stop the route from becoming too much of a cycling motorway – but sometimes a little speed is nice.
The route into Plymouth took us past fuel bunds, industry and fish processing plants. In no way was it scenic or promising for a good night out on the town but, much like the awful nightclub the night before in Okehampton, it lowered the bar of our expectations nicely – and Plymouth rewarded us by dispelling our fears and delivering a cracking night out with an excess of booze. Cracking. Pump up the Jam!
Arriving back in the 'wood, I was greeted delightfully by youngest moppet, his elder brother saving the hug until I was in the pub with a pint. And Sarah gave me not only a cuddle but also a delicious meal (rewards for big bike rides?)
Heaven is made of weekends like these.


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– Daniel P. Faigin, Observations Along the Road
Review of Ada and the Engine
– Steve Biodrowski, HollywoodGothique.com
Review of Carrie: The Musical Horror
– Mike Reyes, Mike-Check.com
Review of Carrie: The Musical Horror
– Steven Stanley, StageSceneL.A.
Review of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
"...a truly impressive and subtle lighting design by Gregory Crafts, make[s] With My Eyes Shut a moving and powerful show."
- Gia On the Move
Review of With My Eyes Shut
"...some stuttering lighting effects near the conclusion may not sound like much on paper, but they thrill on stage because they release the tension so carefully built up by what preceded."
– HollywoodGothique.com
Review of The Woman in Black
– Gray Palmer
Stage Raw on The Woman in Black
"Crafts' lighting is first-rate, as well."
- StageSceneL.A.
Review of A Very DIE HARD Christmas
- The Theatre Ghost
Review of Stage Fright
"Gregory Crafts' lighting is swift, precise."
- The Theatre Ghost
Review of Only the Moon Howls
- Stepy Kamei, Lighting Designer
Review of Only the Moon Howls
"Gregory Crafts' lighting design make[s] major contributions to the production."
- The Los Angeles Post
Review of Boy Gets Girl
"Gregory Crafts' lighting design and Aaron Lyons' sound design both do the trick."
- StageSceneL.A.
Review of CAKE
"Gregory Crafts' lighting leads us unobtrusively from mood to mood, world to world."
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Review of Ligature Marks
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Review of Ligature Marks
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About Gregory
Gregory Crafts is an award-winning multi-hyphenate creative artist, with more than twenty-five years of experience as an actor, playwright, director, designer, and theatrical producer under his belt. After graduating from Emerson College in Boston, MA with a Bachelor's in Theatre Studies in 2003, Greg migrated to Los Angeles, California. He currently resides in North Hollywood, CA with his wife, Jenn, and their three cats.
In 2008, Greg co-founded Theatre Unleashed, a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company located in North Hollywood, CA, and currently serves as its Managing Director, where he oversees the company's operations. Greg is also a member of SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity, the Dramatists Guild, the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights, an Ovation Voter, and a founding board member of the Theatrical Producers League of Los Angeles.
In 2016, Greg and his wife Jenn teamed up to form a live event venue management company. On January 1st, 2017, the pair took control of studio/stage, a unique performance space located in L.A's KoreaTown. Now working under the banner of The StageCrafts, Jenn and Greg are actively seeking new venues to add to their portfolio. Recently, Greg has been named the venue representative to the board of directors of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
With what little free time he has, Greg enjoys supporting local theatre, reading historical fiction, shotgunning sci-fi shows on Netflix, playing video games, designing websites, participating in 5k mud runs, collecting comic books, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and practicing martial arts. He also nurses an unhealthy obsession with the Boston Red Sox.
With My Eyes Shut, studio/stage
Current Projects
Hollywood Fringe Festival Productions (June 13-30, 2019)
My Goals for May & June
It's May, so things are f'ing crazy right now. Between studio/stage and The Hobgoblin Playhouse, I'm designing lights for approximately 25 separate productions this month.
Fringe is around the corner!
It's May 1st! … What does that mean?Well, besides no more dank N'Sync memes until next April, tickets for the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival go on sale today! And this year, I'm working on not one, not two, but three separate productions!
Behind the Scenes of Ada and the Engine
This week, Greg takes us behind the scenes of Ada and the Engine, now running at studio/stage! Ada and the Engine is a new play by Lauren Gunderson about Ada Lovelace, the mother of the modern computer, and her relationship with inventor Charles Babbage.


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The biggest successes in Netflix's original content library have been dramas, and the online streaming service is looking to add to that trend with another TV-quality series. It has announced Bloodline, a 13-episode series that focus on a troubled family in the Florida Keys.
Most of Netflix's originals have come from high-profile showrunners, and Bloodlines is no different. Its three creators are Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman, who previous scored a hit with their FX series, Damages. During its five-season run, Damages won four Emmy Awards and was nominated for 16 more. The Kessler brothers and Zelman, colloquially referred to as KZK, earned four of those nominations themselves.
For their next series, KZK will focus on "a close-knit family of four adult siblings whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother returns home." The only other hint we have about Bloodline is a short teaser on Netflix's YouTube channel. The 30-second video offers no images except for a ominous shot of a burning motorboat.
In addition to its well-established creators, Bloodline also features a talented cast. Kyle Chandler, best known for his role as Coach Taylor on Friday Night Lights, will have the top-billed role. Several other well-known actors–including Linda Cardellini, Sam Shepard, and Sissy Spacek–also have major roles in the series.
Bloodline is expected to debut on Netflix in March 2015. If the pedigrees of its cast and crew are any indication, it's a show we'll also hear about come awards time.


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City Outlet Geislingen (Germany)
In early summer 2015 the factory sales Geislingen and the WMF Fischhalle were acquired. On the basis of the existing development plan 2016, the former factory sales of the WMF could be supplemented by a further 800 m2 in 7 shops, so that an outlet sales area of 4,800 m2 is achieved. The new City Outlet in Geislingen with up to 40 brands in 25 shops is run by ROS Retail Outlet Shopping.


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Fast delevery, good product. Good size indications on website. It all meets the good quality expectations.
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All the way from Turkey in about a week! Free shipping too! Very soft and light. Straight from the box, looks a bit unfinished so you have to brush it up a little with you hands and find the right folding depth. Normally size large, I read the reviews and ordered XL which proved to be a right decision. Fits snug but not tight. I like it. Finally I found something to wear with my favorite Canadian made heavy wool jacket.
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Furnace air filters need to be changed regularly; some sources say monthly isn't too frequently. Home heating air filters can be purchased at a variety of locations, but do be careful to get quality so that you get better air cleaning. HVAC air filters not only keep the HVAC system clean and operating smoothly, but also keep the air you breathe cleaner so you operate more smoothly.
Filtering the air inside your home is very important. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that the indoor air in our homes and businesses may be up to five times more polluted than outside air. This may be one of the prevalent reasons that the incidence of asthma and allergies has increased over the last few years.
Another reason that can be attributed to the rise of allergies and asthma is how homes are built these days. With the advent of tighter built homes, the air cannot move outside or be diluted by outside air coming inside your home. This is why many families are turning to HVAC air filters to help clean the air in their homes.
Heating units take the colder indoor air and pull it through a filter to an area where it is warmed, then it pushes the warmed air back into the home. Having quality furnace air filters that are clean, will help your unit draw more air inside it more efficiently to be warmed. That will help your home to be warmer and it will save you money by allowing your system to work as it was designed. Adding air and furnace filters to your home will help keep the air cleaner and will keep the particulates from damaging the HVAC system.
Allergies and asthma can be hard to live with, but with the advent of air conditioning and furnace air filters, it is possible to help decrease your health symptoms. There are many different kinds of air filters available, but if you have a health condition, you need to seriously consider which air filter is best for your home.
The cheapest filter is not what you should consider when thinking about purchasing an air filter. A quality air filter is what you need to find. Consider purchasing HEPA furnace air filters. These home furnace air filters can filter approximately 99.97% of the particulates that come into contact with the filter. This is excellent for people who are susceptible to breathing problems.
It is important to read the manufacturer's instructions on changing furnace air filters so that you will know how often the manufacturer recommends the air filter be changed or cleaned. The easy do-it-yourself install furnace air filters directions will help you learn more about what kind of maintenance your HVAC system needs. With a little effort, you will keep your furnace air filters working efficiently to keep your air cleaner and your home warmer.
Research all of your air and furnace air filter options to make the best decision for you and your family. Learn more about how the system itself operates so that you can find the best air filter for your home. Take into account what you need the air filter to do. If you or a member of your family has allergies, asthma, or another health condition, then you will need a more efficient air filter than a healthy family would. Use your research to find the air filter that is right for you.


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Posted: Oct 08, 2015
CHICAGO – The University of Chicago men's and women's cross country teams will run in their fourth meet of the season on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside "Lucian Rosa" Invitational.
In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) national poll, the Maroon women are ranked at No. 11 while the men are in the Also Receiving Votes category.
UChicago at University of Wisconsin-Parkside "Lucian Rosa" Invite
- DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AM – Kenosha, Wis.
- RECENT RESULTS: Illinois Intercollegiates (Oct. 2) – Women: 1st of 17, Men: 4th of 16
- WOMEN'S NOTES: In her first season as a cross country runner, Khia Kurtenbach (So.) has already won two races and earned UAA Athlete of the Week on Sept. 8. ... Brianna Hickey (Sr.) has finished in the top eight in all three races, highlighted by a second-place showing at the Illinois Intercollegiates last week. ... The Maroons have won two meets this year and took runner-up in the other.
- MEN'S NOTES: The men's team has finished in the top four in each of the first three races of the season. ... Gareth Jones (Jr.) has been the squad's top finisher in each race with a pair of runner-up performances. ... Michael Frasco (Sr.) has placed in the top eight twice this season. ... In their past 11 races, UChicago has finished in the top four as a team on nine occasions.


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I just finished a couple of Quickpages that coordinate with the new "Sweets" Mini Kit that is now available at 3Scrapateers and wanted to give them away. They will be part of a larger set of Quickpages to be released in the near future! Pop on over to the Freebies section here and download them! I do hope that you enjoy them! And if you do decide to download them, if you want your layout featured on my Facebook Fan Page and on the blog, shoot me a 500 x 500 72 ppi copy of your layout and I will post it up for you!
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In the area of heavy-duty cranes, we guarantee a high level of flexibility and expertise round the clock. No matter what you need moved, no matter where – we will put your load on the hook and move it punctually and safely wherever you wish.
Our modern vehicle fleet enables us to offer you the right equipment for nearly every area of application. We can easily lift loads of up to 220 metric tons, and our experienced team will help you every step of the way, from planning (crane studies, etc.) to the execution of your contract. Thanks to our collaboration with partners, we can even make use of large cranes > 220 metric tons.
Mobile, telescopic, crawler and mobile revolving tower cranes are used whenever there are no suitable stationary cranes on site, or none at all.
Our areas of operation:
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- removal of roofing with special platforms
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- bridge building and repair
- construction of processing installations
- loading work for heavy haulage
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- salvaging wrecked truck and other large equipment from accident sites
- help with review and follow-up inspections of plants and buildings
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We have a wide range of mobile telescopic, crawler telescopic and revolving tower cranes that can be used in support of your projects:
- truck loading crane, 15.9 metric tons
- mobile telescopic crane, 30 metric tons
- mobile telescopic crane, 40 metric tons (all-terrain)
- mobile telescopic crane, 50 metric tons (city indoor crane)
- 2 mobile telescopic cranes, 60 metric tons (all-terrain)
- crawler telescopic crane, 60 metric tons
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- 2 mobile revolving tower cranes, (50 m radius)
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Eyewear in the US saw its second consecutive year of growth in 2019, as the prevalence of digital eye strain and consumers' increasing prioritisation of health and wellness continued to drive sales of contact lenses, spectacles and sunglasses. With the exception of conventional contact lenses, which continued to be made obsolete due to innovations in daily disposable and frequent replacement contact lenses, every category within eyewear recorded growth in both retail volume and retail value sales terms in 2019.
With consumers of all ages becoming increasingly dependent on digital devices for both work and play, digital eye strain, or the physical discomfort caused by extended use of digital devices, is a growing concern in the US market. As a result, eye care companies and professionals alike are dedicating portions of their websites and other communication channels to educating consumers about digital eye strain, often positioning their products as viable solutions.
With the exception of spectacle frames, eyewear in the US is consolidated, with a limited number of global players accounting for the majority of sales thanks to their diverse portfolios of both owned and licensed brands. In contact lenses, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc, Alcon Laboratories Inc and CooperVision Inc continued to account for more than half of total retail value sales, aided by their brands' strong recognition in the US market and the rapid growth of their daily disposable contact lenses.
Thanks to the necessity of having a comprehensive eye exam prior to renewing a prescription, as well as both the convenience and security of purchasing contact lenses, spectacle frames and sunglasses through one's own certified eye care professional, optical shops remained the largest channel for eyewear in 2019. While its sales are still dwarfed by those of optical shops, internet retailing continued to be the fastest-growing channel, as operational and digital innovations, including monthly subscriptions and virtual try-ons, made it easier than ever for consumers to purchase all eyewear categories online.
Over the forecast period, eyewear is expected to deliver growth in current value sales terms as the technological and societal trends that have driven sales in recent years show little sign of slowing down. Of all categories, contact lenses, driven by daily disposable lenses, is expected to deliver the fastest growth as an increasing number of contact lens wearers choose the health and convenience benefits offered by daily disposable contact lenses.
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Randol Contreras' drug-robber respondents were not born criminals or torturers, so how did they become "stick-up kids"?
Multiple chronic conditions (i.e., multimorbidity) increase a person's depressive symptoms more than having one chronic condition. Little is known regarding whether multimorbidity similarly increases the depressive symptoms of one's spouse and whether this depends on type of condition, gender, or both spouses' health status. Analysis of multiple waves of the Health and Retirement Study reveals husband's number of chronic conditions is positively related to wife's depressive symptoms when both spouses are chronically ill.
Although both China and Russia have experienced several decades of market reform, initial evidence suggests that this structural change has compromised mental and physical health among the Russian population but not the Chinese population. Using data from the World Health Organization Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (2007–2010), this study examines the factors associated with the disparity in depression between older adults in China and their Russian counterparts, all of whom experienced market transition in the prime of their lives (N = 10,896).
In this article, I share some thoughts about how we might extend the study of mental health inequalities by drawing from key insights in sociology and sociological social psychology about the nature of inequality and the processes through which it is produced, maintained, and resisted. I suggest several questions from sociological research on stratification that could help us understand unexpected patterns of mental health inequalities.
As a tribute to the body of work created by our late colleague Leonard I. Pearlin, this essay assesses how the evolution of the Stress Process Model, the centerpiece of his work, repeatedly reinvented sociological research on stress and mental health and explains why this model, therefore, possesses the potential to renew itself well into the future.
How do people feel when they benefit from an unfair reward distribution? Equity theory predicts negative emotion in response to over-reward, but sociological research using referential standards of justice drawn from status-value theory repeatedly finds positive emotional responses to over-reward.
A pressing problem for the social sciences is to understand the processes leading to commitment within organizational settings. Toward this end, we argue for the stability of rewards derived from groups as a key dimension of commitment. We present a theory that links reward stability to justice evaluations and corresponding emotional reactions, which in turn predict group commitment. From this theory, we derive several hypotheses, the key one being that justice evaluations and corresponding emotional reactions explain the effect of reward stability on commitment.
In conversational storytelling, the recipients are expected to show affiliation with the emotional stance displayed by the storytellers. We investigated emotional arousal-related autonomic nervous system responses in tellers and recipients of conversational stories. The data consist of 20 recordings of 45- to 60-minute dyadic conversations between female university and polytechnic students. Conversations were videotaped and analyzed by means of conversation analysis (CA), with a special emphasis on the verbal and nonverbal displays of affiliation in storytelling.
The article provides a micro-behavioral model and an experimental design to understand the effect of heterogeneity in social identities on cooperation while accounting for endogenous sorting. Social identity is induced exogenously using the minimal group paradigm. The experiment manipulates sorting with three treatments: having subjects interact with both in- and outgroup members, giving them the choice to interact either with ingroup or outgroup members, and isolating the groups from the outset.