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Serafin Piñol-Roma
Faculty and Staff Profiles
Serafin Piñol-Roma
Associate Medical Professor & Assistant Dean for Basic Science Curriculum
Associate Medical Professor & Assistant Dean for Basic Science Curriculum
- CUNY School of Medicine
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PhD 1990 Northwestern University
B.A., 1984, Hamilton College
Courses Taught
MED 20400 and MED 30500 - Molecules to Cells I and II - Course Director
Research Interests
Role of nuclear RNA-binding proteins and of RNA-protein complexes in metabolism and nucleocytoplasmic transport of RNA.
RNA-binding proteins in mitochondrial gene expression.
Myopathies and encephalomyopathies resulting from defects in mitochondrial gene expression.
Hoffmann, M.H., J. Tuncel, K. Skriner, M. Tohidast-Akrad, B. Türk, S. Piñol-Roma, G. Serre, G. Schett, R. Holmdahl, and G. Steiner. 2007. The rheumatoid arthritis-associated autoantigen hnRNP-A2 (RA33) is a major stimulator of autoimmunity in rats with pristane-induced arthritis. J. Immunol. 179:7568-7576.
Lykke-Andersen, S., S. Piñol-Roma, and J. Kjems. 2007. Alternative splicing of the ADAR1 transcript in a region that functions either as 5'-UTR or an ORF. RNA 13:1732-1744.
Hayer, S., M. Tohidast-Akrad, S. Haralambous, B. Jahn-Schmid, K. Skriner, S. Trembleau, H. Dumortier, S. Piñol-Roma, K. Redlich, G. Schett, S. Muller, G. Kollias, J. Smolen, and G Steiner. 2005. Aberrant expression of the autoantigen heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein-A2 (RA33) and spontaneous formation of rheumatoid arthritis-associated anti-RA33 autoantibodies in TNF-alpha transgenic mice. J Immunol. 15:8327-8336.
Mili, S., and S. Piñol-Roma. 2003. LRP130, a PPR motif protein with a non-canonical RNA-binding domain, binds in vivo to mitochondrial and nuclear RNA. Mol. Cell. Biol. 23:4972-4982.
Fritsch, R., D. Eselböck, K. Skriner, B. Jahn-Schmid, C. Scheinecker, B. Bohle, M. Tohidast-Akrad, S. Hayer, J. Neumüller, S. Piñol-Roma, J. S. Smolen, and G. Steiner. 2002. Characterization of autoreactive T cells to the autoantigens heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2 (RA33) and filaggrin in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J. Immunol. 169:1068-1076.
Marcu, A., B. Bassit, R. Perez, and S. Piñol-Roma. 2001. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein complexes from Xenopus laevis oocytes and somatic cells. Int. J. Devel. Biol. 45:743-752.
Mili, S., H.J. Shu, Y. Zhao, and S. Piñol-Roma. 2001. Distinct RNP complexes of shuttling hnRNP proteins with pre-mRNA and mRNA: candidate intermediates in formation and export of mRNA. Mol. Cell. Biol. 21, 7307-7319.
Penkov, D., R. Ni, C. Else, S. Piñol-Roma, F. Ramirez, and S. Tanaka. 2000. Cloning of a human gene closely related to the genes coding for the c-myc single-stranded binding proteins. Gene 243:27-36.
Piñol-Roma, S. 1999. Association of non-ribosomal nucleolar proteins in ribonucleoprotein complexes during interphase and mitosis. Mol. Biol. Cell 10:77-90.


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Here are extracts from a selection of my (as yet unpublished) novels. (Except Patience is a Virgin which is published by a small US publisher)
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TD Bank confirmed yesterday that it will be closing its locations in North Eastham and Wellfleet, transferring all company accounts to its Orleans branch.
TD Bank confirmed yesterday that it will be closing its locations in North Eastham and Wellfleet, transferring all company accounts to its Orleans branch.
The decision was made on the basis of several factors, including the opportunity to improve efficiency by consolidating operations, according to TD Bank spokeswoman Rebecca Acevedo.
Many employees from the two affected branches will be transferred to other bank locations or to back-office support, she said.
"We will make every effort to find new opportunities for any employees impacted by the change," Acevedo said.
She repeatedly declined to say how many workers would be affected, what percentage of the staff would be moved to new jobs and how many layoffs could be expected.
"We're sorry to see any business feel that they need to leave Eastham and make their customers make additional travel," said Randy Smith, president of the Eastham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. "It's an additional effort for those who bank there."
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank and Seamens Bank each operate branches in Eastham and Wellfleet.
"We won't be left without banking resources," Smith said.
The closures leave the Cape with 18 TD Bank branches.
TD Bank began notifying customers of the planned change yesterday, Acevedo said. The changes are slated to happened sometime between late February and early May.
The moves come five months after TD Bank announced significant renovations to four existing locations across the Cape, the opening of a new branch in Hyannis to replace one at the Airport Rotary, and expanded hours at many of its branches, for which it intended to hire 18 new part-time employees.


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Originally posted by OrionSirius
TC..First of all, you said "for the short time you are a muslim"
I am a born Muslim..born in California.
So let me tell yah....I know much about it.
And what is all this Anti-Islamic talk>??
I mean remember after sep 11 they showed palestinians celebrating, but a couple of months afterwards so many people protested to CNN so they took their lie back..and people found out later they were showing a holiday celebration in pealestine about a yr before the attack..WTF??
Also..you live in Netherlands, Well i live in Houston,TX...it is MUCH populated with muslims..its actually the top three cities in US with the most population of muslims..and let me tell yah the muslims here are NOT CELEBRATING..you know why? because this is reality ..its not some made up lie that anyone can make up. I am really sick and tired of all the hate..Islam is a very simple religion...also women are very respected in Islam..If you read the Quran you will know ..you wont know by observing EXtremists poverty stricken countries.
You guys really need to educate yourself with at least the basics of Islam..or you will be believing in a lie forever!!
That is all i have to say to this post.
Originally posted by FreeMason
I'm sorry TC but I'm looking at the Koran here, and can't find it even using the lines it gave. They must have just translated it differently to twist it into their deffinition of it being about Jesus.
But hey....no wonder the Muslims feel you can only understad the Koran in Arabic, and that it should never be translated, who knows what they are really talking about when they say "Jesus", they could be reffering to any prophet from god. And I'm not learning arabic to find out the actual meaning.
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Manipur power supply goes pre-paid
Like mobile recharge cards, pre-paid power cards worth between R503 and Rs 7,000 can be purchased to buy power.india Updated: Apr 03, 2012 23:15 IST
Power starved Manipur has became the first state in the north-east to get a pre-paid power supply system.
"The new power supply mechanism becomes operational today (Tuesday)," said T Ibochouba executive engineer in the state electricity department. "We've also started issuing pre-paid cards in Paona Bazar area. Like mobile recharge cards, pre-paid cards worth between Rs 503 and Rs 7,000 can now be purchased to buy power."
Manipur CM O Ibobi Singh is likely to inaugurate the pre-paid cards counter at the department's main building at Keishampat in Imphal.
In phase 1 the new system would be rolled out in core areas of Imphal city – Paona Bazar, Thangal Bazar and Khoyathong – having more than 3,000 consumers. Eventually the whole city would be covered, said Ibochouba. The pre-paid system will help both electricity suppliers and consumers in controlling power theft.
Besides trying to bridge the gap in power supply, checking theft of power is also necessary, as the state has a shortfall of 80 MW to 90 MW in peak hour requirement in winters. As a result, residents receive just three hours of power in daytime.
"The state's power scenario has improved. We're now getting three hours of power in the day time," said a senior officer of the transmission division, who did not wish to be named. "This is the result of the power theft drive last year." Around 60 people were jailed during the drive.
The state hopes once additional power supply from Lower Subansiri (Arunachal Pradesh), Bongaigaon (Assam) and Palatana (Tripura) starts, its power woes would be over.
"The authority is laying supply lines from the Jiribam side (Manipur-Assam border)," said the official. The construction is targeted to complete this year.
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Rugs are a great and easy way to perk up our living space. We don't have to make any physical changes to our rooms, just lay a carpet on the floor and the space already looks enhanced.
Since rugs can make or break your décor, you only want the best ones for your home. There's a lot happening in this space, however, with newer designs hitting the market every season. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all this choice. So to bail you out of confusion, we bring to you top ten rugs for your home from San Diego-based designers. Not only that, we also give you ideas on how to decorate your home with these rugs.
Trend up with Shag Rugs
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Shag rugs are slowly but surely coming back into vogue. And that's great news for those who appreciate the power of area rugs, since shag rugs are most effective used as area rugs.
Shag rugs are fun. They also present an intriguing movement and create a nice contrast with all the furniture around them, which is static. Choose a few in bright colors as your bathroom mats. Let your feet sink into the super soft texture of a shag rug as you emerge out of a hot shower.
A Modernistic Touch
For the lovers of modern art, rugs in contemporary designs are a great way to spice up a minimalistic setup.
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A black and white carpet, preferably striped, is guaranteed to bring to life even the dourest of rooms. Since the black and white combination is one of the biggest home decorating trends of 2014, you will be spoiled for choice as far as this pattern is concerned.
A Classical Story
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One can always find a good use for classic rugs, and the best part is they never go out of fashion (which is why they are classics!). This is the best way to impart a touch of class to a simple room. Get hold of a high quality carpet in a classic design (can't go wrong with Persians), choose a color scheme that flatters your existing décor, and you can bring even the most barren spaces to life!
In the Lap of Luxury
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Pile on layers to create a sense of luxury and warmth in your living room. Are you a fan of the old world décor? We refer to the nineteenth century grandeur with posh and plush upholstery. You can combine a few light-weight rugs and throws to create a luxurious set up for your rooms.
Check out the picture above for reference.
Eco-friendly Rugs
While we have been unabashedly going gaga over the sinful beauty and transformative powers of rugs, it is equally true that some of them are not nature-friendly. If your heart bleeds for the environment and you like the idea of doing whatever you can to improve your carbon footprint on this planet, you can start with greenifying your décor. Eco-friendly rugs would be a perfect addition to your home. They look as good as the rugs made in factories but are made from natural, not synthetic, material. Wool, jute, and coir are some of your options.
Exotic Rugs
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No, we don't want you to emulate the above décor, but we do want you to pay attention to how the rug has been used in this set-up. Who says carpets are only for the floor!
Fans of Indian designs are in luck. The sheer versatility of patterns and the prevalence of vibrant colors in Indian carpets mean that you have plenty of great options to choose from.
Indian tapestries are gorgeous and an Indian rug will lend oodles of exotic charm to your living space. Apart from laying it across a table you can also use a beautifully designed Indian rug as a wall hanging. If you have a dedicated yoga or meditation room in your house, you might want to swap your yoga mat for an Indian rug to complete the Indian factor of your décor.
Perk up Small Spaces
Those of you who live in small and cramped apartments will love this. Depending on its style and color, your chosen carpet can enhance the décor of your abode and open up the space. The wrong kind of carpet, however, can create the opposite effect. You only want enough material to lend a bit of character to the small spaces, not smother them in fabric!
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Handmade Rugs for a Dash of Chic
Whether it's for your own décor or if want to gift it to somebody, you cannot go wrong with handmade rugs. In many parts of the world they are a prized possession and are passed from generation to generation till they wear out. If you get hold of one, admire the craftsmanship of this creation and accord it a place of pride in your décor. We recommend the living room, but you may have better spaces in your house. If you're lucky enough to have a balcony, bring out the beautiful rug on breezy afternoons as you settle onto it with your favorite book.
From sleek to sleeker
Not everybody is fond of bold patterns, prints, and vibrant colors. Some of us have sleek decors with a lot of black, beige, and natural wood. We like clean lines and sharp angles. An exotic rug would look totally out of place in such a set-up. So what do we do? Well, we add some more sleekness to our living room and go for understated but classy carpets. Choose a color that is already a part of your décor. You don't want your rug to stand out but together with other accessories and furniture in your room, enhance the elegance of your living room.
Create Your Own Style
Surely one can't go wrong with this? When you don't find anything that would be a perfect fit for your home, get it made!
Thankfully custom-made rugs can represent as much variety as any other type or style of rug. If you've got a design in your mind stuck from browsing a home décor catalog, let your rug maker know of it.
Author Bio:Tracy Vides is a freelance writer currently associated with outrageousrugs.com and often writes about a variety of things such as DIY, hospitality, fashion, and tech. You can catch her on Twitter @TracyVides.


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Shoes are dispatched on the day of order if ordered before 2pm and if in stock. Otherwise goods will be dispatched the next working day. You will be notified if your shoes are not going to arrive next day. DPD Local courier service is used for all UK mainland orders, some northern parts of Scotland and non mainland UK addresses will be shipped by Royal Mail Tracked 24hr service at no additional cost.


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Why LifeSciencesLink
LifeSciencesLink identifies partners in life sciences product development. Sector, faculty, and regional barriers are overcome by offering an easy to use access to specific search profiles and expertise. This service is offered for companies as well as non-profit, academic, and governmental entities worldwide.
LifeSciencesLink complements established ways in partnering by
- identifying product searches and offers
- categorizing profiles according to technology, indication, use and stage of development
- matching profiles according to categories
- informing registered users about profiles with specific fit
LifeSciencesLink is an open worldwide community of business development and technology transfer professionals. Well structured although flexible data processing allows to deliver comprehensive but focused information in the way our users choose to receive it.
Technology Searches as well as Technology Offers are shown online. Profiles in all sections can be filtered according to categories or searched in a full text mode. A link supplied with any profile allows direct communication.
Additional online sections include:
a list of service profiles e.g. from technology transfer offices
All our services are offered for free. There is no subscription or success fee. The follow-on process is not part of our service but left to the people directly involved. Please feel free to register in order to add your content you would like to see at www.lifescienceslink.org.
Who we are
The Herbert-Worch-Foundation was founded in 1997 in order to support medical and life sciences research. We identified the need for the effective partnering of technologies and developed www.LifeSciencesLink.org as a tool for the efficient identification of potential partners. By connecting academia, small businesses, biotech, and the pharmaceutical industry, the Foundation expects to accelerate the development of new products for unmet or poorly met needs e.g. in medicine.


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WHILE vacationing in Orlando I noted with chagrin that Florida is considering compulsory seat belt legislation. People of Ontario, Canada, have been victims of a seat belt law for about eight years.
When our police officers receive pressure from their superiors, they stop vehicles at random on Ontario highways and pass out $53 tickets by the hundreds.


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Wrangling Your Youth BudgetJohn Gilman June 13, 2016
No matter how big (or small) your youth group's budget, you could always use a little more. If the youth leaders are doing their job right, vision should outpace budget. At the same time, we're called to be good stewards of the resources we've got. So, making the most of any size youth budget is… Continue Reading »


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Murray, Ky. (8/24/12) – Sophomore Jena' Kelley goal in the 86th minute propelled Arkansas State to a 1-0 over Murray State in a non-conference soccer match Friday afternoon.
Kelley scored off of a corner from junior Christine Giles with just minutes left game to break a 0-0 tie and give the Red Wolves (2-1-0) their first road victory of the season. It was Kelley's second goal of the season, while Giles earned her second assist of the year.
"It was an improved second half effort that propelled us to victory against a tough opponent," ASU soccer coach Tafadzwa Ziyenge said. "We still have some weaknesses that I'd like to see us get rid of before the next game."
Fink also led ASU with five shots, including three on goal. Ashley Jackson added two shots, while Giles, Ashley McMurtry, Katey Carmichael and Logan Kramer each took one shot. A-State outshot the Racers 11-9 and had four shots on goal.
In goal for ASU, junior Audrey Baldwin made two saves and played all 90 minutes.
The Red Wolves will return to the field Friday, Aug. 31 for a road match against Memphis. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.


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State of the Union: Economists Share Surprises, Disappointments
(NEW YORK) -- President Obama in his State of the Union address Tuesday night spoke confidently about what he expects to accomplish his second term, but how he described job creation and a showdown with Congress over automatic sequester cuts in the budget took some economists by surprise.
"The most politically significant part of the address concerned the upcoming showdowns on the fiscal cliff, continued funding of the government and debt ceiling," said Robert Reich, the former secretary of Labor during the Clinton administration and Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. "On these, it wasn't so much what the president said -- his calls for cooperation were non-partisan -- but his implicit threat that if Republicans play games of brinksmanship on any of these, he will call them on it, and has the power to get the public behind him."
Reich said the president discussed "worthwhile initiatives," such as raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour and indexing it to inflation, and providing every child in America with early-childhood education. Though, Reich said, none will be enacted amid opposition from Republicans in Congress.
Isabel Sawhill, co-director of the Brookings Institution's Center on Children and Families, agreed that "raising the minimum wage, providing a high-quality preschool experience to every child, enabling more families to refinance their mortgages, providing assistance to struggling communities, or creating new jobs are all worthy ideas."
"But it's not clear how to pay for them or enact them in the current environment," she said.
Sawhill said the president made a "strong pitch" for replacing the arbitrary cuts called for by the sequester with a balanced package including new revenues from tax reform and some modest cuts to Medicare, for example, by means-testing benefits.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who gave the official Republican State of the Union response after the address, said the government "isn't going to create more opportunities," arguing against more taxes and more government spending.
"My biggest disappointment was the president's view that he and the Congress have essentially solved our fiscal challenges when nothing could be further from the truth," said Alison Fraser, the conservative Heritage Foundation's director of economic policy studies.
Fraser referred to last week's Congressional Budget Office report which said the federal government will run deficits no less than $500 billion, and increase to $1 trillion deficits in less than a decade.
"He seemed to want to push off the looming sequester cuts, yet without cuts this level of spending will push debt to economically damaging levels," Fraser said. "On the most crushing deadline facing Congress, he proposed no serious solutions to replace the sequester cuts which will result in a hollowed out military."
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On behalf of all of us, welcome to Avondale! We sincerely hope that you enjoy all that our growing and dynamic city has to offer.
Front Row (L to R): Council Member Veronica Malone, Council Member Tina Conde, Council Member Pat Dennis.
Back Row (L to R): Council Member Mike Pineda, Mayor Kenn Weise, Vice Mayor Bryan Kilgore, Council Member Lorenzo Sierra
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- Kenneth Weise, Mayor
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- Pat Dennis, Council Member
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Avondale operates under the Council-Manager form of government, in accordance with its Charter. Legislative authority is vested in a seven-member City Council consisting of a Mayor and six Council Members elected at-large for a term of four years. The Mayor and Council appoint the City Manager and such other officers deemed necessary and proper for the orderly government and administration of the affairs of the City, as prescribed by the constitution and applicable laws, and ordinances.
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Right now, you can pick up a Tag Reader for $26.99 shipped through Amazon. I haven't seen it at this low price since Black Friday, so this is a great price! If you prefer to get a Tag Reader in purple – you can get it for $27.99 shipped instead.
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|[Home] [Fellows] [2008 Fellows] [2007 Fellows] [Jeffrey Spraggins]
Research: My research focuses on the use of FT-ICR mass spectrometry for the analysis of environmentally significant samples. A Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometer (FT-ICR Mass Spec) is an instrument that measures the masses of individual molecules that have been electrically charged to form ions. Although measuring the mass of something is not all that impressive, the ability of this instrument to measure individual ions with extreme accuracy and resolution merits such an intimidating name. In addition, the design of the instrument allows for it to be used as a gas phase beaker where reactions can be observed between ions and molecules in real time.
In the classroom: Although I enjoy research, teaching is my true passion. I have a couple fundamental beliefs that drive my teaching philosophy. I believe that {1} any student, if motivated, can learn (and enjoy) science and {2} there should be no separation between what is taught in the classroom and the research that we, as scientists, focus so much of our time and effort working on.
Working with Terry Blanch (St. Georges 2008-2009) and Kevin Madigan (Delcastle 2007-2008) we have worked to develop a series of activities that aim to not only introduce our students to some of the cutting edge research done at the University of Delaware, but also aspire to motivate by highlighting the applicability of what they are learning during 9th Grade Physical Science. We have used what I have learned about hydrothermal vents though my graduate research to develop Problem Based Learning (PBL) activities that include web quests and a qualitative analysis lab (See Underwater Volcanoes & Discovery of a New Ecosystem).


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I love the colors and the shabby, worn feel of this kit. Our CTs have created the most gorgeous pages with this kit and I can't wait for it to release at The Digichick tomorrow.
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Video tutorial series on how to build a multi-user chat client/server application in Java.
In this video, we create the client-side chat GUI using Java Swing.
Video Series:
- Creating the Basic Chat Server
- Handling User Presence
- Sending Direct & Group Messages
- Creating the Chat Client API
- Building the Client GUI


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There are different forms of advertising a product. Marketing can use all forms of acts to promote a product or a service. Part of promoting a product or a brand is by giving away promotional items.
Promotional items are just ordinary items we see daily but they have been marked with the name of a company, a brand or program that they represent. One of the commonly used promotional items are patches.
We often see clothing items, bags, caps and other items with a patch representing a company or brand.
Advertising companies often use a patch to promote a product for the following reasons.
When it comes to marketing, not everything has to be expensive. You should just be able to find something that is reasonable for its price yet is still able to positively promote your brand.
A patch is an effective tool of promoting a product yet it does not cost that much. A patch can be used in different items, which means that a company can other uses for them. You can place a bulk order for them and give them out as is or you can put them on something else before you give them out.
People will still appreciate getting a patch because they can still find a use for them. They can sew them on any item they want them on whereas you really cannot give out prints to people not unless you put them something else like a shirt.
Patches are attractive to look at and then can easily capture the attention of other people. It is for this reason that a patch is an effective promotional item.
The fact that a patch can easily grab the attention of people, this means that the more people see them the more chances of gaining additional clients.
They are very colorful and stylish which is why people are drawn to them. They are fashionable and people to use them because they can serve as an embellishment on different items.
Easy to Use
The use of a patch is not complicated. Anyone can place a patch on an item by stitching, sewing it on, or using a glue gun to put it on an item.
In most cases though, patch is sewn to an item because it normally lasts long if it is done that way and it easy to remove if it has to be adjusted or transferred to another item. The use of other forms of adhesive to put it on an item, like using a glue gun, it makes it hard if not impossible to remove it. If ever it is removed successfully, they normally create huge damage on the item.
Therefore, the safest way of placing a patch is by sewing or stitching it on. It can either be sewn manually or using a machine.
Patches can last for a long time. Our patch is made from high quality materials and they could last for ages. Therefore, when you put it on something they will stay that way not unless you take them off.
This makes them perfect for advertisement because if you are promoting your brand, the items that use represent your brand. If you use cheap and poorly made promotional items, it might backfire on you.
By using poorly made promotional items, you might not get a good impression or review from people. Instead of you gaining advocates or supporters, you might end up acquiring detractors.
This will never happen though if you use a patch because it tends to endure constant and daily use and therefore it lasts longer.
Never go out of Style
Patches had been around for a very long time and we do not think that they are going anywhere else. People will always have a need for them. They will always be part of our daily lives.
A patch created a decade ago can still be used today. They are very versatile and fashionable.
People will still continue to use them for a very long time. We do not think that anything is changing soon.
Easy to Find
Patches are everywhere, you can find them in your local shops, or you can shop for them online. We have an online store and we get orders from clients from different places. This means that you do not even have to go out of your house to place an order for a patch.
The last thing that you want in marketing is to give away items that are difficult to source because that will be time consuming and probably even more expensive.
Custom embroidered patches provides a high-quality look without the high cost. Patches are all around, you can discover them in your nearby shops, or you can look for them on the web.


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It was interesting having Linda take Yarrow for the first week. While I found Yarrow adorable I didn't really feel connected with her until this week where it's my turn with her full-time. And now? Oh now - I just adore her and am marveling at all her nuances.
Yarrow is extremely bright and cocks her head more than any of my prior pups - a sign most say, of intelligence.
She is bored being held and wants DOWN (now!) to explore.
Hates her crate as again ditto above- she wants out to explore!
She is quite affectionate and knows she can look up at me and rest her paw on my shin to be picked up on our morning grass walks as we trail behind Kerry who is off doing her sniffing.
She has loads of energy - plays hard and then sleeps hard. Ah the life of a puppy.
Yarrow is at my office with me this week and is doing well - but is most happy being out of the crate and laying at my feet playing with her toys. I on the other hand, get nervous afraid I may wheel over her toes with my chair. So back in the crate she goes even if she does protest a bit.
But the barking is a lot less than the one day from last week when I watched her for Linda. Yarrow is still quite tiny and there was only one other puppy smaller than Yarrow in her puppy kindergarten class tonight. Yet Yarrow still did the 2 story stairs, straight to the top, at work with me today!
And these are some TALL stairs for a 9 week old.
(In fact, here's a shot of Francie at work when she was at the top of those very stairs @ 5 months old.)
Today we learned that Yarrow's Daddy is Camden - not the Black Lab Hickman also mated to Keara. So Lil Red Yarrow is 1/2 golden and 1/2 yellow lab - the same mix as my Kerry girl.
AND I just love that combo. (Kerry's Momma was more gold in color where as Keara, Yarrow's Mom is quite red - thus Yarrow's coloring.
So pretty.
Welcome Yarrow! My heart is filled with gladness from your presence!


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At first glimpse, the islands pictured in Gustav Willeit's photographs appear to be actual locations, but in truth they are images created out of mirrored scenery.
Willeit doesn't simply photograph a location, cut out half of it and reflect the other half; the pictures all contain elements that are exclusive to one side of the photograph, complicating the interpretation of these locations.
There are indicators that allude to the pictures manipulated composition but the locations are nonetheless impressive in their remoteness and tranquil aesthetics. In many of these locations Willeit includes a few individuals to emphasize the impressive scale of the towering structures. These pictures would make learning about geometry, parallels and angles practical, fun and engaging for future artists.
Mirror Island Photography
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41 Captivating Inverted Creations
Floating Futuristic Hotel Designs
Feet-Focused Photography
Riveting Rock Terrain Photography
Remote Seaside Offices
Gustav Willeit Uses Parallels to Capture the Allure of Remote Locations
- By: Andrew RobertsonMay 30, 2012
References: guworld & visualnews
References: guworld & visualnews


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|When drops collide
OK so I've seen a few camera flash projects based on the Arduino, but here's my take on the problem: How to fire the flash to capture a very quick action on camera?
The first problem was 'how do I trigger a flash without frying my Arduino board and/or USB port?'...
Some digging around on the web and I eventually found that a camera flash simply works when its trigger pins/terminals are connected together, so no fancy digital signal generators etc required - unless you're talking to a modern flash with zoom, TTL etc :-/ That might be another project...
For my flash trigger I went wireless both for flexibility on where the flash can be positioned and because it meant I could trigger a nice low voltage wireless flash master instead of a buzzing, IC-melting, kilovolt flash unit :) My wireless trigger set is the el-cheapo Chinese type you can get from Amazon and Ebay.
It seems opto-isolators are popular as switches to de-couple the flash from the sensitive digital circuits. However, I used an NPN transistor with a common ground on the emitter and the other flash trigger terminal connected to the collector.
Next up, making a laser trigger to capture the action!
For this part of the system I hacked up an old laser pointer (sorry Raj) and bypassed its microswitch with my own leads. This was controlled by a digital output pin on the Arduino through another NPN transistor, switching the 3.3V rail to the laser module. A simple light dependent resistor (LDR) became the laser sensor. Making a voltage divider with a 1KR resistor, the Arduino reads in an analogue value that for the voltage across the LDR.
Now for the programming bit...
I didn't want the laser on continuously, so I set the laser to come on briefly, then read the LDR voltage, then shut off the laser all in the space of 1-2 microseconds. This was a vague intention to save power and limit the laser output both for eye safety and to reduce the light output that might be picked up on the camera. The programme checks if the light level has changed more than a set amount since the last pulse and if it has it fires the flash. Simples!
The trigger then waits for a second before starting up again. Note there are a few serial statements commented out that I used to check the LDR output.
Here's the code...
Matt Wright 2011
Flash trigger circuit with laser-beam-breaker
int pulse_timeout_ms = 1000;
int last_beam_value;
unsigned long beam_timer;
int beam_rate_ms = 50;
int last_beam_val = 0;
int curr_beam_val = 0;
boolean trig_last_cycle = false;
void setup()
// Serial.begin(9600);
//trigger pin
pinMode(7, INPUT);
// signal pin to the flash tranny
pinMode(8, OUTPUT);
//light up an LED so we know its doing something
pinMode(13, OUTPUT);
// trigger for the beam breaker laser
pinMode(4, OUTPUT);
void loop()
// check for beam break every 10 ms-1
if((millis()-beam_timer > 10))
beam_timer = millis();
void check_beam_switch()
digitalWrite(4, HIGH);
// wait a millisec to let valves warm up, light to get moving etc... :)
curr_beam_val = analogRead(A0);
// turn off the light source
digitalWrite(4, LOW);
// Serial.println("trig voltage: " + String(curr_beam_val));
//check for a significant change in light level...
if((abs((curr_beam_val - last_beam_val)) > 30) && !trig_last_cycle)
//Serial.println("triggered by beam!");
trig_last_cycle = true;
}else if(trig_last_cycle)
trig_last_cycle = false;
last_beam_val = curr_beam_val;
void check_manual_trig()
if(digitalRead(7) == LOW)
void trigger_flash()
digitalWrite(13, HIGH);
digitalWrite(8, HIGH);
digitalWrite(8, LOW);
digitalWrite(13, LOW);
Pics of the box and laser rig to follow... 8-]


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Dear Sir,
You (News, January 2) continue to describe the route of tram line 1b from Haymarket to Granton as the "Roseburn Urban Wildlife Corridor".
It actually is a pedestrian and cycle way which follows the disused trackbed of a portion of Edinburgh's former north suburban railways whose city centre terminus was the old Princes Street station behind the Caledonian Hotel.
Just as it was relatively easy and painless to build the West Approach Road on the first stretch of the old trackbed, so to build a tram line on the old trackbed from Haymarket north will not be difficult or expensive - with no utilities to divert and little disruption to the life of the city besides.
This corridor serves an area of great importance for the future prosperity and sustainable development of Edinburgh - especially if, as is now proposed, the proportion of affordable family housing to be built in Granton is higher than in the original plans for the area.
If such a fast, segregated transport corridor to and from the city centre did not already exist, it would cost many hundreds of millions of pounds to create - with much demolition of homes and businesses involved. A fixed price of £87m - if a commitment is made by this spring - is therefore a real bargain for the city.
It should be firmly grasped - and with the Scottish Government providing any necessary financial help. Edinburgh is, after all, the nation's capital.
Yours sincerely
Lawrence Marshall
Capital Rail Action Group
News >


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Tinertia v2.0.0 and Beyond!
Fellow Tinertia Fans,
We just launched Tinertia update v2.0.0 on Steam; We've been working hard on upgrading your rocket jumping experience and here's what you'll find in this update:
- Tinertia has been massively upgraded: This means shiny new graphics, updated lighting, and better performance!
- Better Physics: The new Physics has some key improvements for example: wall-sliding is much smoother, and shooting off of floors & ceilings will now be very consistent. This will lead to some faster speed-runs :D
- We've tweaked some levels that spiked the difficulty curve in Worlds 2 & 3.
- We've reset the leaderboards to allow people to compete with the new improved physics.
- Our work on optimizing for consoles has made it to the PC version. This means better framerates with better graphics!
- Tinertia now supports higher resolutions like 2k & 4k.
- Major bug fixes for replays ( especially ARC boss ). Replays will now be very consistent with the play through.
Our next updates will add unlockable skins for getting time & par medals, and a new way to play Tinertia that's very immersive ;)
To tide you over here's a wallpaper created from a screenshot of v2.0, enjoy!


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Looking for an Ideal DUI Attorney in Town
It is important that you decide to observe traffic rules. This is to ensure that you will not meet accidents along the way. Aside from that, you do not want to bring physical offense to other people. It makes a lot of sense for you this time to drive your car safely. However, there are moments like your friends ask you to join them in a wine party. If you get drunk and you need to drive yourself home, you will surely be checked by the authorities. It means that they will hold you because you have driven while intoxicated.
What you need to do this time is to look for legal help. When you look for legal help, you need to find some reliable sources. You can call some of your friends to visit you at the police precinct because you are currently being held. It is important that you choose friends who had a chance to avail the services of ideal DUI attorneys in town. They will give you the names of companies that you like to work with. If you are able to avail the names, you need to read reviews later on. Watch
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When you read some reviews, you should choose DUI attorney service providers at
with the best comments. You can find one of them that has most of the positive reviews. It is essential that you keep your eye on them. It is also meaningful when you think of getting an attorney who is ready to rescue you. Ask your friends to give you the number of the attorney and you can call him immediately. It is also important for you to choose one that can make you feel comfortable working with him. He will disclose legal matters to you so your mind will be ready for the next things to happen.
It is also ideal that you choose
Thunder Law
attorney who knows how to negotiate. Choosing someone who knows how to negotiate would mean a lot. What you need to do is to pick his services for he knows he could trim down the costs of your fines. Aside from that, he will also try his best to negotiate that you will never be put to jail. He will do better once you decide to avail services from him since he will find means to connect to the police officer who has the highest rank. He will give you good cost for his services.


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Hunter is such a talker. He has stories to tell all the time. He seems like he is going to have a raspy voice. He says momma more often than Drake. They both love to say dada, and Drake has started saying daddy. Hunter says "outside" when he sees windows or doors.
Since the boys were sick a couple weeks ago Drake has become a momma's boy and Hunter a daddy's boy. Hunter is coming around and wanting to love on momma more though :) It is strange that Hunter says momma more because Drake most certainly is more attached to me.
They love to say bye-bye and wave!
They will also give you a high-five! It is precious!
Both boys love to scrunch their nose and make a "stinky" face. It is hilarious!
They went for their 1 year shots this month. Mommy and Daddy took off work because I was told at their 9 month appointment I would need help. 6 shots and 2 pricked fingers caused a lot of tears, but they survived ;)
After shots we ate breakfast at The Waffle House. We went to Bass Pro Shops to look for daddy's Father's Day gift. That evening the boys and I went on our first ride on Brandon's boat. We only went for 20 minutes total. The boys loved their life jackets!
My daddy was able to come home this month! We have spent all of Memorial weekend with him! The boys are warming up to him, and even gave him some kisses.
They have learned to work their cars that we purchased for their birthday! Drake is able to hold the button down for longer periods. They both love them! It is a lot of work once they reach the end of the entry way having to turn them around.
They are walking everywhere! It is definitely a new phase that I am trying to grasp. Leaving with them by myself is more difficult. Bath time by myself is tough. Unloading them by myself is a hassle. I am definitely blessed to have a husband that is so hands-on because I do not know what I would do without him.
Hunter got his first knot this month. We bought the boys their life jackets and they loved walking in them. Drake has better balance with it on than Hunter does. They would look at each other and start laughing. I went to get the video camera and as soon as I walked back in Hunter took a tumble directly into our Media stand in the bedroom. I felt terrible.
They have learned to blow out!
They are infatuated with doors! They open and close any and all doors that are near them!
Their "stranger danger" is getting SO much better. I am very proud of them!
They have learned how to lean their head back to drink out of the sippy cup! FINALLY :)
We are in size 4 Pampers!
We are wearing size 12 months clothes. They typically wear shorts and a t-shirt. We don't wear many onsies unless we are home.
Drake's shoe size is 4.
Hunter's shoe size is 3.
Hunter seems to like to mess with his ears. He always has his fingers in his ears.
They both laugh and giggle when you chase them.
They love to give kisses. You can tell them to "kiss bubba" and they will kiss each other. You get one shot with Hunter, after that he is done kissing and loving on Drake. Drake will lean in and try to put his head against Hunter's. Hunter is not having it. He is just not my lover boy, and Drake is all about snuggling.
They are on Lactaid milk. When we transitioned to milk they had a hard time. The pediatrician recommended trying Lactaid, and it made all the difference. They were much happier babies. The lactose was affecting them. So, we will try regular milk again in July before they start going to Sandy :)
We absolutely LOVE the car seats! They just seem so safe and comfy! I finally put the mirrors that I purchased months ago to see the boys while I am driving. I do not know what I did not do that sooner! I love seeing them. Hunter looks out the window often, while Drake plays with a toy.
They have become my toddlers, but I think it will be a while before I do not see them as my babies.


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It would be a big error to adopt a "royalty-free" patent policy with "field of use" restrictions that would would prevent implementation of W3C standards as Free Software. If this happens, w3c name will change into BSA or will disappear in less 1 year because it will not be useful, next standards will only be made with patents. W3C should better use a GNU FDL license to broadcast its documents. Because of patents, computing will still stay at the Stone Age. -- David VANTYGHEM Messagerie électronique : firstname.lastname@example.com on Friday, 29 November 2002 02:21:41 UTC
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It's been almost 5 years since I wrote my first novel in the summer of 2006, a science fiction story about aliens who are human. It has finally made it to the light of day! After a lot of consideration about the current massive changes in the publishing world, and my own penchant for all things technical, I decided to self-publish the novel, in eBook form first. If enough people request it, there will be a print run. There may even be an audio book!
I'm excited that this has happened – I've written a lot in the last 5 years, and I'm happy that I've finally allowed myself to get this out the door! 🙂
The novel is called: "The Casitians Return." The sequels in the trilogy, called "The Story of New Earth" and "Humans Untied" will be published in June and August, respectively.
You can watch the video trailer for the book on You Tube.
More information (like where you can get a copy) is on the website. It's not yet available on Amazon for Kindle, but should be in the next couple of weeks or so.
If you want to keep informed, feel free to check out the website, sign up for my email list, and/or check out the Facebook page.


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A Review of Hong Kong Airport Hotels
Traditionally, airport hotels are reserved for business travelers and those in transit, but a study from earlier this year reveals the airport hotel market has grown over the past couple of years, due to annual increases of downtown accommodation.
That, plus the time and cost of transportation into cities, is drawing more people away from centrally located hotels to ones that are just a stone's throw away from aviation hubs.
Over in London, it can be a challenge to find a good quality hotel at Heathrow, though it's pretty much the same case for other busy international airports around the world. But quality isn't an issue for the hotels in and around Hong Kong International Airport, which are ideal for those in town for either a conference or holiday. Also, if you're more outdoorsy and less of the bar hopping type, you're probably better off staying away from the city center and finding a temporary home in one of these hotels.
Regal Airport Hotel
Regal Airport Hotel links to the passenger terminal by an enclosed, air-conditioned bridge and has more than a thousand rooms, so a room is always available even if you don't book ahead of time. The interiors are formal and businesslike, but the other hotel facilities, like the pool and bars, allow you to play as hard as you work.
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
As the only 5-star accommodation on Lantau Island, Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel offers the most luxurious of amenities with unparalleled sea views (the airport views aren't too shabby either). The hotel is packed with world class restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, and let's not forget the amazing Quan Spa—unique to the Marriott brand—renowned for its tranquility zones that are perfect end to a stressful day of traveling.
Novotel CityGate Hong Kong
Shaped like a giant flat screen TV, Novotel CityGate is a good alternative to the standard chain experience. Budget travelers will be happy to know that Novotel CityGate has affordable rates and is connected to CityGate outlets where you can shop and ride the MTR subway, giving you easy access to Disneyland and other parts of Hong Kong.


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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 21:08:00 -0500
Sender: H-NET List for African History <email@example.com>
From: Harold Marcus <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: Comment: Sudan and Christianity
To: Multiple recipients of list H-AFRICA <email@example.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996
From: email@example.com
Partially crosslisted from Sudan-l
Dear Netters.
Assalmu Alaikum,
I believe that there are many issues in the history of the Sudan that are not yet adequately understood. Since I am not a historian myself I cannot claim that I know how much resesarch was done about these issues. However, while reading about history many questions come to mind, and one of them is why did Christianity disappear in northern Sudan?
Well before the seventh century A.D there were at least two Christian kingdoms in northern Sudan. It is well known also that when the Muslims came into northern Sudan in large numbers between the 11th and 15th centuries they came out of Egypt as a persecuted minority after the rise of the Memluks fortunes.It was not reported in history that the Muslims used any violent methods to destroy the indigenous culture. Neverthless, while pre-modern Christianity continued to survive in Egypt where stronger Islamic kingdoms prevailed, it completely disappeared in northern Sudan.
Some explanations I came across include one offered by Professor Yusuf Fadl *The Arabs and the Sudan* in which he indicates that the Muslims exploited the matrilineal system in Nubia to usurp the thrones of the Christian kingdoms and eventually Islamize them.
Another explanation was given by J. Spencer Trimingham *Islam in the Sudan*, who says that in spite of the long history of Christianity in northern Sudan, the Church always remained exotic and never became indigenous in the sense that Islam is today.
The Church had always remained a foreign institution, with foreign priests, using a foreign language and far detached from the general public.
I posted the above piece to the Sudan-l on december 16, 1995 and received the following response from the prominent historian Professor R.S.O'Fahey:
To the best of my knowledge, pre-modern Nubian Christianity had disappeared entirely by the late 16th century. There are some rather vague reports by Italian and Portuguese missionaries of the survival of such groups up to about 1600. Unfortunately the best and most recent work on the subject is in Italian, Giovanni Vantini, *Il Cristianesimo nell Nubia antica*, Bologna 1985.
I wonder if there are any parallels to this case in other parts of Africa, and if there are any comments or explanations regarding the disappearance of the pre-modern Nubian Christianity in the Sudan.
Happy New Year and Best wishes.


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Alco Blom and Palm developer Rene Laterveer have released Web Confidential for Mac 2.2 and Web Confidential for Palm 1.2. Web Confidential is a software program to manage passwords and other confidential information. It uses an intuitive, easy-to-use card file metaphor. According to the developers:
Macintosh developer Alco Blom and Palm developer Rene Laterveer announced today the final releases of Web Confidential for Mac 2.2 and Web Confidential for Palm 1.2.
New in Mac version 2.2: you can import data from tab limited text files and encrypted password files are now binary cross platform with Web Confidential for Windows.
Web Confidential for Palm is supplied with a Conduit, which synchronizes data between Macintosh and Palm.
Web Confidential permits users to encrypt password files, using a state-of-the-art encryption algorithm. Keys can be up to 448 bits in length.
The users guide is available in English, French, Japanese, and German. Web Confidential for Mac and Web Confidential for Palm are priced at US$20 each or they can be purchased together for US$35. You can find more information at the Web Confidential web site.


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A client called this morning saying "I clicked on a security alert and now I can't get on the internet..." Of course, my spideysense said "Ah! Classic Malware!"
However, when I got on-site, there was no malware on the machine.
A quick glance over the Autoruns turned up nothing out of the ordinary, MalwareBytes turned up nothing, doing a netsh winsock reset did nothing to improve the situation... not feeling like standard malware... was this thing rootkitted?
But then I noticed there was an odd entry in his start menu called "ZoneAlarm!12dc_532f!erased" which had a broken link to a "ZoneAlarm Security Tutorial"
The client does use ZoneAlarm, and prior issues with his machine had been traced back to ZA -- most notably when a Microsoft DNS patch befuddled the firewall, forcing it to block all DNS traffic -- so I didn't rule ZA out of the equation.
Searching all the files on his machine which were created in the past 24 hours, turned up a file in c:windowsinternet logs called fwpktlog.txt (FireWall PacKeT LOG anyone? And why are we still limiting ourselves to 8.3 naming? Does anything other than our own laziness still rely on that?)
In this file was a whole bunch of lines denying packets from the local machine to Internet addresses. I could still access machines on the local network, but nothing outside.
What created that packet filter file?
I looked in the services list and there was nothing for ZoneAlarm in there, but there was a entry for ForceField (ZA's browser security program) and it was running. Stopping the service and setting it to disabled did nothing.
Open the pod bay doors, Hal!
I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave.
Also, among the recently created files, I found an installer_02251175403.log file, also in the c:windowsinternet logs folder. Opening it up, it pointed me to a temp folder it had created: C:DOCUME~1SteveLOCALS~1Temp2251175403 within which was a bunch of files including an executable called cpes_clean.exe which is listed as "Check Point Endpoint Security Cleaner" from "Check Point Software Technologies LTD" in the file properties.
Going for broke, I ran the program.
It ate up some CPU according to Task Manager, but didn't show any sort of UI until it popped up a box asking to reboot.
Rebooted the machine, and lo and behold, we could access sites out on the internet.
Pop over to ZoneAlarm's and download the latest build, and 145MB and 15 minutes later (DSL!!!) and the download is corrupt.
Another 15 minute download, and ZA is happily reinstalling itself.


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Apple has announced they will delay the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan in light of the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hit the island last week, devastating large parts of the country.
"We are delaying the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan while the country and our teams focus on recovering from the recent disaster," said Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris.
Apple had originally planned to include Japan in the iPad 2 international rollout on March 25th and have yet to announce a rescheduled Japanese launch. This comes after i shared an email from a friend in Japan detailing some of the relief efforts Apple retail stores were taking up in the area.
As a quick reminder, Apple has setup an easy process for donating money through iTunes to help with relief efforts in Japan. We urge you to donate if you're able to, even as little as $5 can go a long way.
This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more details.


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For many of us in the twenty-first century time is of the essence and we never seem to have enough of it. Yeah, it would be great to blend some essential oils and make our own shampoo and body washes, but in reality we sometimes prefer to let someone else do the work. Buying natural beauty products need not cost a small fortune if you are prepared for multi-functional items. Pure Nuff Stuff's Hair and Body Bar is a quick and convenient way to wash and go without leaving unwanted chemical residues behind and it's a snip at just £2.95.
Why waste all your hard earned money on soap, shampoo and unnecessary packaging, when you can just buy a catch all solution. Pure Nuff Stuff sell hand-made natural skincare products without SLS, parabens, urea, synthetic fragrances, DEAs, MEAs, TEAs and the thousands of other chemicals that are ever more frequently prompting health concerns. They offer a handy bespoke service, altering the essential oil mixtures if you prefer something different, which is great for allergy sufferers.
Refreshingly, Pure Nuff Stuff also avoid making ludicrous claims about the appearance enhancing properties of their products, none of their items are tested on animals, they are tested on family and friends and they all originate from natural sources. They are not certified organic but claim that many of the ingredients they use have never been farmed inorganically because the growers and producers cannot afford the chemicals and pesticides in the first place.
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Wed, Mar 4, 2009
Welcome to Padosa.com, your Sustainability Portal. The volume of chatter on sustainability is huge, and like most things in life, that is sometimes good and sometimes bad. The effort to develop work practices that recognize the impact we have on our planet is a good thing. Yet there is so much information out there that it is confusing, and difficult for people to figure out where to begin implementing sustainability into their business.
This portal is written for business leaders and entrepreneurs like you, to help you take action and increase profit through sustainable initiatives. Our job is to make this process simple – to provide clear and objective advice on things you can implement today to save money, make money, and promote sustainable businesses and a sustainable planet. We have content to guide you, and a forum with experts to answer your questions.
We believe that people want to practice sustainability, but first and foremost they are concerned about the viability of their business. We believe that sustainability drives viability. How can a focus on sustainability improve your business?
- Reduce your operating costs
- Create opportunities to earn more revenue
- Improve the work environment
- Help you stay competitive
Save Money with a Focus on Removing Waste
Sustainable practices help to lower costs through a focus on reducing waste. You should start by reducing your energy costs. This is critical, as energy costs are rising rapidly and are projected to continue doing so. It is reasonable to target a decrease in energy savings of 15%. Start by calculating your energy costs for the past year, and determine what you need to do to lower those costs by 15%.
Some companies have opportunities to save even more money by reducing the cost of the items that go into making their product. This process – known as supply chain management – presents some significant opportunity depending on company size. This would involve reducing the amount of packaging used, transitioning from petroleum based supplies to recycled supplies, managing logistics (tucking, warehousing, order fulfillment), and reducing shipping costs. (Note that all these elements are somehow effected by the price of fuel.)
Earn More Money with new Opportunity
Companies start with sustainability to save money. They stay with it to make money. If you use sustainability as a strategy for driving your business you will find new opportunities and new markets.
You can find new markets by taking your existing product or service, and making it greener. This means looking for legitimate ways to lower the carbon footprint of your services. Recognize that lots of companies talk about doing this but very few do it in a meaningful way. If you find a meaningful way to sell a product that is truly green – meaning it has a lower carbon footprint then a competitive product – you can open yourself to a market of people who are willing to pay up to 20% more for a green product.
There are many opportunities to come up with product ideas that leverage green processes. Method Home and Terracycle provide excellent examples of what this means.
Another option is to continue selling the same products and services, but do so with a green business. This will allow you to differentiate your business and tell a good story about what you do. For example, if you are a retailer, you could promote sustainability by retailing in a way that demonstrates your commitment to energy efficiency, recycling, green purchasing, etc.
Make For A Better Work Environment
Plenty of data suggests that companies that support sustainability have higher morale, and are able to use this as a tool for recruiting talent. We are sometimes skeptical about this type of survey data, but the premise is sound – working for a company with positive value feels good. If a company can pursue a common goal that employees buy into – the process of achieving that goal will improve teamwork. According to SHRM Green Workplace Survey, companies that implement environmental responsibility programs cited 44% improvement in employee morale and 16% increase in employee loyalty.
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Puck Daddy: New $400 million, 18,000 seat arena in Quebec City to be ready by Sept. 2015
That's ridiculous! What city would build an arena with one already, and no prospective tenant for --- what, uh, ohhhh...
In March, Labeaume said that millions of dollars in upgrades would be completed this summer to Le Colisee, the former home of the Nordiques; so should the Phoenix Coyotes -- or any other NHL team given the sharp left turn that happened a year ago -- have to be relocated this summer, a temporary home in Quebec would be available for the next three years while the new arena is being built.
Just a quick look at the ExpoCite, or Colisee Pepsi website, one can see that the building is not short on events. Pitbull is coming, and OH LOOK an evening with Bryan Adams!!! Only an evening?!?!
My point is, does a metropolitian area with under one million residents need TWO arenas (or "amphitheaters," as Quebecers call it)? Obviously, Quebec doesn't need a new arena, they just want a NHL team, again. That is just a rather specfic use of money.
Good luck to Quebec and Quebecor in their quest for a NHL franchise, but if another team from Gary Bettman's southern influence zone (*cough* Phoenix *cough*) were to move north of the border, I think it might be time to search for a new commissoner. And, yes, a lot of people will say Bettman sucks already and he has ruined the league blah blah blah, but spreading the game in American markets has been his plight since he started in the '90s, and failing that WILL make him a failure as a commissoner.
But, really, wouldn't we all be a lot happier if every NHL team played in Canada?
Okay, maybe not a failure, but it certainly will be a major goal he did not accomplish during his tenure. Then again, if Phoenix or whoever moves to Quebec, you really can't blame league officials for trying to sustain the league for the future. There is no doubt Quebec will take to a new team as well as Winnipeg (and a fan of the sport would hope that support will last), but what does the NHL care about more: large markets, or filled arenas?


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I remember reading somewhere that the legendary two-time Oscar-winning actress Shelley Winters once commented that, as a woman, the only way to secure longevity in Hollywood was to play mothers. Winters indeed proved this to be true, playing mothers of all kinds in both Disney fare such as Pete's Dragon and WTF indies like as Wild in the Streets. The actress became so much the go-to for playing mothers in Hollywood, that she found herself turning down such roles (including that of Bette Midler's mom in Beaches). However, while she may never have been short of work, the types of mothers Winters found herself playing were lacking in depth and believability, usually failing to capitalize on her considerable talents as an actress.
The latter part of Winters' career and, more specifically, the characters she played, is more than a little telling about how Hollywood has typically treated mothers both then and now. For decades now, it seems that mothers in films have served as a mere function within the story, rather than actual human beings, never fully coming to life. Even more sad is seeing once-great and beloved actresses relegated to playing these nothing characters. Watching Oscar winners Kim Basinger and Jessica Lange (pre-AHS resurgence) play colorless fourth fiddle to the likes of Zac Efron and Channing Tatum, respectively, makes every cinephile shake their head in sadness.
However, this year seems to be different.
Many year-end high-profile releases feature women who are mothers at the forefront of their films, such as Jackie and 20th Century Women. Fences and Arrival can certainly be included on this list in that both films feature well-written female protagonists who just so happen to be mothers. All fantastic films, all featuring mothers at the center. However, the fact that each of these characters are mothers is secondary to the overall creation of fully-fleshed and compelling portraits of some of the most deep, complex, and fascinating women the screen has seen in years.
There are, beyond these films, a number of other current titles which acknowledge mothers through a number of deep and telling incarnations, each one painting a multi-layered portrait of parenting in roles big and small. The women in these parts were written strictly as mothers and wonderfully convey different aspects of motherhood and what the title means in ways that cinema rarely has bothered to explore before.
Naomie Harris- Moonlight
It's hard for anyone but the central character, and perhaps his mentor Juan, to steal the spotlight in Moonlight, but Harris does in every scene she is a part of. In most actresses' hands, the journey of Paula from loving, single working mother to strung out junkie would seem rather patchy. But Harris is so in sync with Barry Jenkins's superb screenplay, beautifully bringing to life, in just a handful of scenes, a woman caught in the trappings of a world she fought so hard against. Her final scene in which a sober Paula tells her grown son, "You ain't got to love me. But you got to know that I love you," is wonderfully gut wrenching. There is so much pain and regret in Paula at that moment as she accepts all the consequences of what she's done. Through it all, she needs to make sure her son knows that the love she has for him never died.
Laura Linney- Nocturnal Animals
Linney's big-haired Texas socialite only pops up for one scene in Tom Ford's unforgettable thriller Nocturnal Animals, but she makes enough of an impression that lasts until the film's end. With cocktails, high-end apparel, and jewelry for days, Anne Sutton lives up to every cliche a woman like her would be associated with. This is more than apparent by the selection of a posh Manhattan restaurant as the setting to tear apart at her daughter's life choices with careful stature and shaky refinement. When her daughter reveals a devastating decision she intends to carry through with, Anne's tone changes as she takes in what she has just been told and responds with a simple, "Don't do this. You'll regret it." The quiet longing in Anne's voice and the pleading look in her eyes quietly and instantly strips away the well-constructed facade and reveals a mother at her most primal, trying desperately to shield her daughter from a future she knows will bring her nothing but pain.
Nicole Kidman- Lion
Lion has to be one of the year's most heartwarming movies thanks to its uplifting and inspiring true story of a young boy from India being separated from his family only to embark on a quest to find them when he grows older. However, no one is more deserving of the accolades the film has received so far than Kidman as the main character's adopted mother. The actress is positively radiant as she embodies Sue Breitley, a woman who gave up having children of her own, choosing instead to provide a loving home to lost ones who needed it. Having raised two adopted sons, one with severe psychological problems, watching Sue cling to the love for her boys as her main tool for keeping her family together is utterly captivating. When her son hesitantly tells her of his intention to seek out his birth mother, there's a definite sense of guilt stemming from a feeling that he's betraying the woman who's raised him. But when Sue smiles lovingly back at her son as she says, "She needs to see how beautiful you've become," she shows herself to be so in tune as a mother that she instantly knows how important her son's mission is to both him and the woman who gave him life.
Felicity Jones- A Monster Calls
To say Jones is enjoying a career most actresses would kill for is an understatement. The actress seems to have the film world at her fingertips currently, moving from one buzzed about project to another. Yet its her work in the fantasy/drama A Monster Calls for which she should be most lauded. Ostensibly playing second banana to a child and the titular monster, Jones breaks everyone's hearts as a mother dying of cancer who will soon leave behind her young son to face the world without her. In all of her scenes we watch her character push her own fears and worries to the side as she valiantly tries with all her might to make sure her son's childhood remains untarnished by what is happening to her until the last possible moment. "I wish I had 100 years…100 years I could give to you," she says when the disease finally begins to take her over. "If you need to break things, then by God, you BREAK them," she tells her son, letting him know the pain and frustration he's feeling are both normal and should be let out rather than kept bottled up inside. The final thing she can do for her son is to make sure he knows that he will be just fine even after she's gone.
After so many years of treating mothers the way most teenaged sons have (either hardly acknowledging them or ignoring them altogether), it seems more than apparent that the movies have started to do right in paying homage to cinematic matriarchs of all kinds. If Hollywood can keep this up, it will definitely serve as yet another sign that maybe the times are indeed changing.


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Topical Bible VersesEphesians 5:15-16
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Acts 2:38
Greek3640. oligopistos -- little faith
... with Jesus rebuking the problem of (cf. Jn 10:3,4,27). "Little-faith" (3640 ) describes
someone dull to hearing the Lord's voice, or disinterested in walking ...
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Jesus Walking on the Water.
Walking the Waves --The Two Kingdoms.
The Two Storms (Jesus Walking on the Water)
Christ Walking on the Sea.
The Same Jesus Here Now.
The Way of Fellowship
Walking in the Light
Jesus Unrecognised.
"And the Blood of Jesus Christ his Son Cleanseth us from all Sin. ...
Jesus Calms the Tempest.
Walking with God by the Gospel Rule
Walking with God in his Statutes and Judgments
Walking with God in Love, Following Christ
Walking with God in Newness of Life
Walking with God in the Light of Heaven
Walking with God in the Light, As God Is
Walking with God in the Old Paths
Walking with God in White Clothing
Walking with God: According to his Commands
Walking with God: As Taught by Him
Walking with God: Honestly, As in the Day
Walking with God: Not After the Flesh, But After the Spirit
Walking with God: Not Walking by Sight, But by Faith
Walking with God: Worthy of the Lord
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After a swift four days at 'The Coal Face', the week-end is finally upon us again. When ever I get to spend any time with my 45's, the "to be blogged" list grows and grows, as I keep turning out sides I want to share with you here.
Today's choices are all the singles that keep slipping through the net. I've rounded them up and packaged them altogether for you here as 'Soul Walking'.
I want to send a quick shout out to some of my fellow Bloggers out there, there are far too many to mention by name but if quality soul and funk cuts are what your looking for, then take a look through the links on the right hand side of the page and I'm certain you'll find something to suit your taste.
Anyway, on with business…….
Getting the ball rolling is The Insiders and a great version of Wilson Pickett's classic 'In The Midnight Hour'. As I've mentioned previously I collect the People label and this is a great James Brown Production and certainly worthy of it's inclusion here.
The Brothers And Sisters are next up with 'Nobody Is Gonna Turn Us Round'. This phsyc soul groover comes from Ernie and Tony Learner's Toddlin' Town label. It's a great record with a very interesting production to it.
The Misty Label is a subsidiary of Daptone Records. 'Too Late To Turn Back' by El Michels Affair is a 45 that has all the hallmarks of a Daptone production, which definitely isn't a bad thing.
The Third Guitar's 'Lovin' Lies' is a solid slice of up tempo soul. This is the flip to 'Sad Girl' and is a track which is almost the polar opposite of 'Baby Don't Cry', the 45 they are most recognized for.
'Higher And Higher' is a fantastically well written track and The Moving Finger give their cover a different spin with big drums and horns – Quality!
Calvin Arnold is an artist I first discovered a while back after acquiring his 1967 single 'Funky Way'. I saw 'Just A Matter Of Time', also on the Venture label and decided to take a punt on it. When I got it home I wasn't disappointed, strong vocals and a wicked hi-hat make this a must have.
Clarence Reid's 'Nobody But You Babe' is an excellent cut from the Alston label. A great upbeat 45 from the 'Its my Thing' mould that wraps things up here nicely.
Track list (Click on individual track titles for label scans)
The Insiders - In The Midnight Hour - People
The Brothers And Sisters - Nobody Is Gonna Turn Us Round – Toddlin' Town
El Michels Affair - Too Late To Turn Back – Misty
The Third Guitar - Lovin' Lies – Rojac
The Moving Finger - Higher And Higher – Mercury
Calvin Arnold - Just A Matter Of Time – Venture
Clarence Reid - Nobody But You Babe – Alston


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La Musica De Harry Fraud
Kickin' kickin' up dust in my Polo boots (x4)
Everything that I do be all about the loot (x3)
Kickin' kickin' up dust in my Polo boots (x4)
[Verse 1]
Polo to the jewels, rose gold the jewels
Still get my hands dirty, gotta keep me some Purell
It's a cold world, but the streets is more cruel
I'm just trying to do well, jet life two L's
Nine eleven cartel, money's on
Came a long way from sliding skeezers, smoking reefer
And the honeycombs
Since then, lost friends off envy and hate
Niggas mad because they sell nicks and I sell weight
Coming clean, niggas still be in the trap
Should leave that garbage alone and come and get you a batch
Stompin' through joints still looking fresh
Zippers in the front, laces in the back
[Verse 2]
If I die today, remember me like Ralph Lauren
In a denim supplied jacket in bucket looking Harlem
On skully mode, looking rugged, Ronnie Garvin on
Rugby flow, I'm the king, I ain't just talking
I'm about it, just caught a lick
Blew my profit on a closet, scavenging in the store
I ain't seen nothing I ain't buy yet
Damn shame, walk through the mans shame get champagne, true story
I got a little power so I don't pay at the counter
They know when I'm around the store reeking of sour
And just imagine, the pack will get even louder
Don't wonder where I got it, just know that I was slinging
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Off of Rugby Thompson:
KushedGod on his Rivermonts boots:
Reporter: I wanted to ask you about the Rivermont boots too. What are those?
DZA: Oh, Rivermont's are Ralph Lauren. I don't wear anything else but Ralph Lauren.
Reporter: They're Ralph Lauren?
DZA: Yeah, they're Ralph Lauren, they're a high-end Ralph Lauren boot though. They're like the highest. They're not like the Ralph Lauren boots you can go on DrJays and find. Those are some boots you go to the Polo Mansion and they're there under glass somewhere. [laughs]
Reporter: They look pretty comfortable with the fur.
DZA: Yeah, yeah, they're very comfortable, and you're from Toronto so you know how it is. I'm in New York. We're both east coast so we know how it is. It's freezing, so to keep my feet warm I'm in comfortable boots. The Rivermont's are comfortable everyday boots for me. I love them.


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One of the week's most clicked clips was that of Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old frump who rocked out on Britain's Got Talent and wowed the smirks off the skeptical judges' faces. But as someone who knows about the inner workings of TV, can I just say how phony the whole thing came off? In fact, the only shock in the whole thing for me is that people are taking it at face value!
First off, Boyle–if that's even really her name–was obviously drabbed down for effect, so you'd think she was some crazy woman off the street. The dialogue before her song came off completely calculated too, with her even stumbling for a second to cement the idea that she's a bit daft and totally amateur. And the judges all assumed this "Give me a break" stance–with seemingly rehearsed audience reaction shots thrown in–all to stack the deck against saucy Susan.
And then she sang her Les Miz dirge and the judges, every bit as rehearsed as before, lit up with predictable shock and glee, as I started to suspect this woman is a pro with a lot of theater credentials, probably sent down by Central Casting.
But aside from all that, what is so fucking startling about a 47-year-old being able to sing? Patti LuPone turns 60 next week!


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Friends or family? It's not usually a choice people have to make. But after my father died, that was the choice my mother faced. None of her three children lived in Perth; two of us lived on the other side of the country, one on the other side of the world. But Perth is where my outgoing mother had spent her then-68 years, and all her friends lived there. She decided to stay put.
My mother, now 84, was right to stay with her friends rather than move to Sydney to be near us. Research is mounting to show that if you had to make the Sophie's choice between friends and family, friends are probably better for you. Having a diverse group of friends is good for your health, your longevity, your morale, and your memory. Adult children and relatives as your main source of social contact don't confer the same benefits.
The fascinating research led by Professor Mary Luszcz, of Flinders University, first showed the literally life-giving effects of friendship a few years ago. Following almost 1500 older Australians over 10 years, she found those with big friendship networks lived eight years longer than those with the fewest friends. Those who relied on adult children, spouse or relatives for friendship didn't do as well. Her most recent study on memory, published late last year in the Journal of Aging Research, tells a similar story. Beginning with people of average age 78 and with normal memory, she tracked them over 15 years and found those with lots of friends who kept in regular contact were more likely to preserve their memory and slow the rate of its decline. But having adult children, a spouse, or relatives as the main social contact conferred no similar benefit.
There's further evidence in a study of nearly 3000 nurses with breast cancer. Having a spouse didn't help survival but having a friendship network did. Given most of us intuitively know how precious our friends are, it's odd so much fuss is made in public life about the importance of marriage, family and children and so little about the crucial role of friendship. Apart from the Men's Shed initiative, it's hard to think of policies that promote friendship in older adults.
Yet loneliness is a serious health problem. It can be as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic, according to Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad, of Brigham Young University in Utah, who reviewed 148 studies on social networks and health. Loneliness is twice as bad for our health as being obese. Letting friendships slide or failing to nurture them can be dangerous to our health, the research is telling us. It's another reason why workplace reform is so important – to give us time for friends as well as family.
But why should it be that friends are more likely than family to improve our lot? For a start, we choose our friends, and the friends we keep into our older years are likely to be tried and true. On the other hand, we're stuck with our adult children and relatives. As much as we may love them, they can bring us grief, worry or aggravation. "You have to put more energy into friendship and that gives people a sense of autonomy, control and independence that seems to be good for them," Professor Luszcz told me. "With family it happens as a matter of course."
Adult children also play a different role from friends. They provide practical help, mow the lawn, fix things, and ferry parents to doctors' appointments. Most provide important emotional support, too. In the best of all worlds, older people have friends and family. My mother is in quite good health, independent in her home, still going out with those friends who aren't too disabled or sick. But as she heads towards her 85th birthday, I wonder what the future holds. I suspect ultimately it's family that will be crucial.
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The Last Supper through John's Eyes
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Three days of fun for all Cub Scouts! Camp runs from 8:30am (registration/arrival) to 3:30pm. Program starts at 9:00am. The fee includes a t-shirt and all
program activities such as BB-guns, archery, swimming, and craft
projects. All participants will need to bring a bag lunch each day as
food is not provided, but water and Kool-Aid will be available at no
additional cost.
There are two sessions, one for the Pierpont District (June 14-16, East Marion Complex, Pavilion #6, Fairmont) and one for the Mon-Preston District (August 2-4, Camp Mountaineer). Scouts can register for either session, or both for double the experience!
Early Bird Fee: $55, After May 15th: $70
If also attending Cub Resident Camp: Early Bird Fee: $35, After May 15th: $50
Note: Scouts using Scout-O-Rama Scholarships still need to
register. The Council Service Center will assist with this process. Only
paper registration is available for this option.
Registration information is available on the Summer Camp page
Mountaineer Area Council
1831 Speedway Ave.
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: 304-366-3940
Fax: 304-366-3944