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When researching gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeons in Santa Barbara, California, be sure to consider Dr. David Scott Thoman. He specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss options. The result for patients is smaller scars, faster healing, and less pain than with traditional "open" procedures. Dr. Thoman is the first surgeon on the Central Coast to offer several procedures using the single-incision method.
Exceptional qualifications and experience
"With my training and years of experience, I have the educational foundation necessary to deliver top-quality care that gets my patients back to their lives fast."
- Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and Associate Director of Surgical Education at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Certification: American Board of Surgery
- Fellow: American College of Surgeons
- Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Residency: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Medical Degree: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
- Undergraduate Degree: Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame
Innovative techniques
An innovator in the field of general and bariatric laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Thoman was the first surgeon on the Central Coast to use the single-incision approach to minimally invasive surgery. Reducing the need for multiple small incisions on the abdomen, he performs the single-incision method through only one incision placed in the belly button. Dr. Thoman has achieved excellent results using this method to perform:
- Cholecystectomy
- Appendectomy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- LAP-BAND surgery
- Colectomy
- Hernia surgery
This "scarless" surgical technique is ideal for patients who are concerned with the aesthetic aspect of surgery as there is no noticeable scar once the incision has healed.
Proven safety record
While weight loss surgery involves the potential for complications, Dr. Thoman has an impressive surgical safety record as a weight loss surgeon in California. In the over 2,000 weight loss procedures he has performed, he has had no patient deaths (in spite of the risks associated with gastric bypass being about 1 in 300 surgeries)
He has never had to convert from laparoscopic to open surgery, avoiding big incisions and their problems. By performing all procedures laparoscopically, he has successfully decreased the morbidity of what were once considered major operations.
Dedication to patient care
"As surgeons, our priority is to help you get well as quickly as possible. We will use the latest minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques to make your care both safe and effective. Laparoscopic surgery is much better for our patients than traditional procedures. And giving our patients the best care is what's most important to us."
Professional affiliations and appointments
"I chose this profession because I can do things that immediately make a difference in people's lives while contributing something to the art and science of surgery," says Dr. Thoman. "My proficiency in the surgical arts today is a reflection of my desire to excel in this profession."
- Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and Associate Director of Surgical Education at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Certified by the American Board of Surgery and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Completed an advanced laparoscopic fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Associate Director of Surgical Education: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Laparoscopy Instructor: Covidien Healthcare
- Member: American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
- Hospital Privileges: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Hospital, Ventura County Medical Center, Summit Surgery Center, Premier Surgery Center


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Objective selected by Western Australian Government
- 13 September, 2006 10:12

Objective Corporation (ASX: OCL) today announced it has been appointed to the newly established preferred supplier panel for Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) across Western Australian government.

The Common Use Arrangement (CUA) 8005 is a panel of three suppliers approved by the Western Australian government to provide EDMS to its government agencies. The contract will commence on the 29 September 2006.

The CUA has been established by the Western Australian government in response to the increasing amount of electronic information modern government organisations need to manage and to assist agencies comply with local and international standards for document management, records management and related disciplines.

Following exhaustive evaluation and testing of solutions available to Western Australian government agencies, Objective met all of the panel's core functional and technical requirements for EDMS.

"Western Australia is an important market for Objective," said Mr Tony Walls, CEO, Objective Corporation.

Objective's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is used by a range of customers in the state: Western Australian Department of Community Development; Department of Consumer & Employment Protection; Corruption & Crime Commission; Department of Conservation & Land Management; Western Australia Police.

"Objective's Perth office has the largest dedicated team of ECM specialists in Western Australia and is one of the state's leading technology employers.

"We employ experienced, local people. Their experience in ECM and related technologies, together with their knowledge of local business issues is invaluable to providing our customers with successful, relevant solutions that deliver real business outcomes," said Mr Walls.

Objective has an extensive track record of successful ECM implementations for government, from small agencies through to whole-of-government solutions.

"Objective is committed to our customers and the ECM market. We ensure that our products comply with various state, national and international standards for document management, recordkeeping and ECM, as they emerge," said Mr Walls.

Objective is also featured on the South Australian government's preferred supplier panel for the provision of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS) and approved supplier on the NSW Government panel contract: GSAS ITS 2323, Records and Information Management Systems (RIMS). Its products have been certified against the Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS) specification, the UK National Archives (TNA 2002), and the US Department of Defence military records management standard, US DOD 5015.1-STD.

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Sterne wins leaves Lowry vulnerable for Match Play
Richard Sterne bumped Shane Lowry out of the top 64 in the world with a record-breaking seven shot win in the Joburg Open.
The South African's second win in the event will move him from 94th to around 56th when the rankings are updated on Monday, earning him a place in the WGC-Accenture Match Play the week after next.
Phil Mickelson's withdrawal from the Tucson event means that Lowry will remain as one of the top 64 available players providing results do not go against him in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am later today.
And that's a big if with at least three players in with an excellent chance of achieving the results they need to break into the top 64 before the qualifying cut off tonight. See breakdown below
[You can also calculate the changes in the rankings yourself using this Excel file]
As for Sterne, the 31-year old South African put his injury woes behind him by cruising effortlessly to a first European Tour title in just over four years and become the new leader of The Race to Dubai.
Sterne left the field trailing in his wake at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club with a final round of 64, his 27 under par total of 260 not only securing a seven shot victory over Charl Schwartzel, the only other player to have won the Joburg Open twice, but also smashing the record books.
His 72 hole total is the lowest in the history of the tournament and of the2013 season to date, and equals the second lowest of all time.
Ranked 29th in the world following successive victories on home soil in December 2008, Sterne subsequently slipped out of the top 1000 after missing much of the 2010 and 2011 campaigns due to a form of arthritis in his back.
However, if the prospect of returning to the winners' circle daunted the 31 year old, who led at the halfway stage in last week's Omega Dubai Desert Classic before finishing second to Stephen Gallacher, it did not show today as he surged clear with a quintet of birdies in an outward nine of 32 that gave him a five stroke cushion at the summit.
Sterne was untroubled thereafter and picked up three further shots en route to victory.
Schwartzel's 66 left him one better off than Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Ricardo Santos, who matched the victor's final round 64, Felipe Aguilar and George Coetzee.
Keith Horne, Thomas Aiken and Fisher Junior can look back on good weeks after ending the tournament on 18 under, yet they were some distance behind the immaculate Sterne.
"It was a pretty special day," said Sterne upon receiving his trophy. "I played really good golf today and the whole week really.
"It's quite tough coming from a good week into another week; you kind of do expect to play well. But I got off to such a good start on the West Course (which he played in round one before switching to the East Course for the remainder of the week) and felt comfortable.
"Having won here before I do enjoy the place and that's why I keep coming back."
Final scores
260 R Sterne (RSA) 63 65 68 64;
267 C Schwartzel (RSA) 68 65 68 66;
268 R Santos (Por) 70 65 69 64; F Aguilar (Chi) 67 66 68 67; G Coetzee (RSA) 67 64 70 67;
269 K Horne (RSA) 67 66 71 65; T Aiken (RSA) 67 70 66 66; T Fisher Jnr (RSA) 66 62 68 73…
Shane Lowry's rivals - their ranking, what they need to do to make the top 64
- 69 Geoff Ogilvy Aus AT&T 6th or better (CUT)
- 71 Brendon de Jonge Zwe AT&T 6th or better (T36)
- 73 Fredrik Jacobson Swe AT&T 7th or better (T11)
- 77 Kevin Na USA, AT&T 4th or better (T17)
- 81 Kristoffer Broberg Swe Joburg Top 2 (CUT)
- 83 Danny Willett Eng, Joburg Win (CUT)
- 87 Aaron Baddeley Aus, AT& 3rd or better (T27)
- 92 Ryan Palmer USA, AT&T 2nd or better (CUT)
- 93 Vijay Singh Fiji, AT&T 2nd or better (T32)
- 94 Richard Sterne Saf, Joburg Win (1st) moves to world No 56
- 97 Jimmy Walker USA, AT&T 2nd or better (T6)
- 100 Seung-Yul Noh Kor, AT&T Win (T43)
- 108 Charlie Wi Kor, AT&T Win (T17)
- 112 Chris Kirk USA, AT&T Win (T3)
- 113 Luke Guthrie USA, AT&T 2nd or better (T11)
- 116 Johnson Wagner USA, AT&T Win (CUT)
- 118 Tommy Gainey USA, AT&T Win (CUT)
- 119 Retief Goosen Saf, AT&T Win (T6)
- 120 Kevin Stadler USA, AT&T Win (T11)
- 121 Casey Wittenberg USA, AT&T Win (CUT)
- 122 Josh Teater USA, AT&T Win (T32)
- 126 Matt Every USA AT&T Win (T17)
- 129 Ted Potter Jnr USA, AT&T Win (T11)
- 134 Harris English USA, AT&T Win (CUT)
- 146 Charlie Beljan USA, AT&T Win (CUT)
- 147 Brian Harman USA, AT&T Win (T36)
- 148 JB Holmes USA, AT&T Win (T56)
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What's in the Share
The week of June 11th, 2012
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Baby Spinach - 1 bag
Scallions - 1 bunch
Toscano Kale - 1 bunch
Romaine OR Red Boston Lettuce - 1 head
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Red Beets - 1 bunch
Bok Choi -OR- Japanese Salad Turnips - 1 bunch
Notes on the Share
Baby Spinach - You could saute it, of course, with a little butter and salt & pepper, or try olive oil and garlic -- either way, it will melt in your mouth. This size spinach is also great in a raw salad. I like mine with sliced hard-boiled egg and sliced red onion with a simple vinaigrette. Scallions - Great to top off so many types of dishes. I also love scallions sliced in a salad or you can throw them on the grill! Toscano Kale - Also known as "dinosaur kale", the leaves are thicker, so I like to steam until tender and then toss wtih pasta, or try the kale chip recipe below. Kids go nuts for kale chips, and so do I! Lettuce - Make a salad! Cilantro - You either love it or you hate it. I LOVE it! Cilantro is traditionally used in salsas and guacamole but I love it in so many types of salads or slathered on bread in the form of a pesto-- recipe below. Red Beets - These early season beets are incredibly sweet and don't forget to eat the tops! They can be cooked just like spinach or chard -- sauteed or steamed until tender. You can roast the beets, or just boil them in a pot of water. Cook them first without removing the skin. When they're soft, the skins just slip off like magic! Bok Choi or Japanese Salad Turnips - See my comments from the past few weeks on these.
News From the Farm
Our sweet potato slips arrived last week from North Carolina and were planted by Saturday. (Instead of planting seed, we start out this crop with "slips", or small plants.) It was a rush to get the field prepped and the plants in the ground so quickly, but we're happy it's done and they're happily growing in their new home. Sweet potatoes have quickly become one of our staple crops for the fall and winter storage and we look forward to harvesting them in about 4-5 months!
Connect with your Farm
We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. Check out our BLOG with pictures and videos of our farming practices! Or find RECIPES and join the community on our FACEBOOK page!
If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us. That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from! Your farmers are happy to hear from you at firstname.lastname@example.com at any time, for any reason.
Cilantro Pesto
Kale Chips - kids love this!


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Sterling-Rock Falls are music towns, and who could forget the old-time tejano legends, the up-and-coming norteño and banda groups, or the blues-Santana-cumbia-rock sounds of "Prime Time West" or "TITO" ??
This page will feature musicians playing at backyard birthday BBQs, at blues festivals, lowrider shows, local clubs and restaurants, and at Latino/Mexicano/Hispanic celebrations across the state of Illinois and across statelines into Wisconsin & Iowa....
ANYONE HAVING PHOTOS OF THE OLD TIMERS PLAYING tejano accordian or other traditional styles in past generations, PLEASE CONTACT ME TO PLACE YOUR PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE in remembrance of those who brought Latino sounds to Northern Illinois !! firstname.lastname@example.com
HERE'S TITO, led by Silver Silguero, featuring Jerry, Charles, Ben & company at the BLUES FESTIVAL sponsored by DJ's Blues Club and local businesses in CLINTON IOWA in Summer 2004.


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Rev. James Ramsey
Pastor James has served East Union since 2004. He acts as Head-of-Staff, Mission Coordinator and Moderator of Session (the governing board of Elders.) He previously served churches in Watertown, New York (1991-1996) and Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania (1997-2003).
Pastor Jo has served East Union part-time since 2007, first as Director of Children's Worship. She began work as Associate Pastor of Family Life in 2011. She coordinates all children's programming, including our Summer Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, and programs throughout the year. She also writes and directs an annual Christmas Pageant. She previously served Magee Women's Hospital as a Spiritual Care Provider (1997-2005 periodically). Before becoming a pastor she served as a social worker in the fields of adolescent parenting, hospital care and domestic violence.
Vicki has served East Union since 1995. She serves as our full-time Administrative Assistant and acts as Office Manager. She is also Financial Secretary. She staffs the Revenue Advisory Team. Vicki previously worked for Westinghouse Renewal Parts Distribution as a computer programmer.
Support Staff
Mike McCormick
Mike has served East Union since 2008 as Maintenance Custodian. Mike works full-time at Cook Medical and part-time at East Union. Mike staffs our Board of Trustees and is very busy fixing stuff, maintaining equipment, mowing and cleaning.
Pearl Campbell
Pearl has served East Union part-time since 1975 as our Housekeeping Custodian. Pearl cleans, straightens, organizes, waters gardens, and generally keeps the church campus sharp and clean.
Ordained and Elected Leaders
John Burk
John has served as volunteer Treasurer since 1970. He serves on the Revenue Advisory Team and presents a proposed annual budget to a joint meeting of the Elders and Trustees each October.
East Union is governed by a board of 15 elected and ordained elders, who are members at East Union. These elders, together with Pastor James, make up the Session, which charts the course God is calling the church.
East Union is led in its care ministry by a board of 12 elected and ordained deacons, who are members at East Union. These deacons watch out especially for the sick and the homebound, but serve the church and community in a variety of ways.
East Union is guided in the stewardship and maintenance of its buildings and grounds by a board of 12 elected trustees, who are members at East Union. These trustees work tirelessly to take care of our facilities, to improve them, and to make them more energy-efficient.


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Welcome to the page of our website aimed at everyone who works or volunteers with adults and their families.
Here we will provides information and signposting about the key safeguarding issues you may come across when working or volunteering with adults and their families.
Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse. It is recognised that certain groups of people may be more likely to experience abuse and less able to access services or support to keep themselves safe.
Real Safeguarding Stories
These videos are designed to help us all think about adult safeguarding issues. Throughout our lives we can become vulnerable and at risk. These videos explore issues such as drug abuse, online fraud, mental health, care for the elderly, and neglect. They are also designed to help us reflect on how people can be best supported, for example by addressing the needs of the carer, or by 'making safeguarding personal'.
Visit the website at realsafeguardingstories.com
What to do if you are concerned about an adult
Anyone can witness or become aware of information suggesting that abuse is occurring. It is important that everyone understands what to do, and where to get help and advice. It is vital that everyone remains vigilant on behalf of those unable to protect themselves. This will include:
If you are a practitioner and you become aware of adult abuse you should report your concern.
Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Manchester City Council and its partners have a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) that screens all contacts concerning the welfare or safety of a child or adult.
The Manchester MASH operate a consultation line for partner agencies – the number is 0161 219 2895 and is available between 8.45am and 4.30pm on weekdays.
Note: All concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult must go through the Manchester Contact Centre: 0161 234 5001.
The Adult MASH deals with new safeguarding concerns and those related to closed inactive cases, where there is an adult who:
Within the MASH information from different agencies will be collected and used to decide what action to take. As a result, the agencies will be able to act quickly in a coordinated and consistent way, ensuring that adults at risk are safe from harm or abuse.
The Adult MASH involves partners from the City Council, the police and Health and Mental Health services working together in the same location; other services and agencies such as probation, housing services are brought in as required.
The development of this service supports the 'Our Manchester' policy and the MASH will develop the following benefits:
For further information on the development of the Adult MASH contact:
If an adult is missing you can inform the police and there is also a specialist national service Missing People to help you, telephone 0800 700 740 or visit their website www.missingpeople.org.uk.
Find our more in our missing adults resource.
If someone raises concerns about a person working with a vulnerable adult you must take the allegation seriously and treat it in line with the agreed procedures of your organisation.
Abuse of adults does not have to be deliberate, malicious or planned. It can happen when people are trying to do their best but do not know the right thing to do; or the person who causes harm does so because of frustration in the caring context.
Irrespective of why the abuse might happen, any abuse is harmful which makes it vitally important to ensure that those involved with the care and well being of others have a clear sense of what signifies abuse and what must happen should abuse be suspected or discovered. For more information see our 'what is adult abuse?' resource.
There is additional legal protection for such people under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 – for further information see our mental capacity resource.
Early Help for adults
Early help means intervening early and as soon as possible to stop problems emerging.
Lots of useful information for professionals working with adults can be found in Manchester City Council's Help & Support Manchester Directory.
Use our quick Q+A to find commonly asked quesitons.
Can't find what you are looking for?View our resources page
We try to keep our newsfeed as up to date as possible and feature items of interest to practitioners and volunteers across our partnerships


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Timex + Todd Snyder The Blackjack Watch - 50 Meter Water Resistance and Quartz Movement and comes with military inspired nylon strap. $138
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport Watch - Beautiful, comfortable to wear, and water resistant to 1000 ft this version features a classic white silver-plated dial and an extra-large date at three o'clock—thanks to the neomatik date caliber, DUW 6101.
Luminox ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Watch - Custom-developed Carbonox carbon compound case with the perfect combination of lightweight durability. Scratch- and impact-resistant sapphire glass crystal with anti-reflective coating. Tritium tubes provide an always-on lume that needs no light source or battery.
Chrono "black midnight woven" unisex watch - scratch resistant sapphire dome glass housing quartz movement by the Swiss company Ronda.
G-SHOCK D5600NH Watch - Collaboration between G-SHOCK and N. HOOLYWOOD featuring all the usual G-SHOCK qualities including 200-meter water resistance and 10-year battery life.
Omega Denim-inspired Seamaster Steel Chronometer Watch - Features a denim-inspired dial with a brushed surface. 40mm case houses Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 automatic movement with a 55-hour power reserve.
Garmin D2 Delta PX Pilot Watch - GPS aviator watch with wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor tracks blood oxygen saturation. Aviation functions include dynamic color mapping, NEXRAD weather, airport data, automatic flight logging, alerts, connectivity with select avionics and more


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What if the world didn't want you to go straight? Out on parole after almost ten years in prison, Emet First is repairing his shattered life. He has friends, an job, and his first date in a decade. The young woman, Mercedes Finch, is lovely but wounded. When her deranged brother learns about Emet's past, he will stop at nothing to destroy him--and suddenly Emet has everything to lose.
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The Union City Prevention Coalition (UCPC), a community-based non-profit organization, and the Board of Education recently partnered to sponsor an In-Service Workshop on the proper use of prescription drugs at a Parents' Breakfast at Jose Marti Freshman Academy.
The workshop was led by UCPC Program Coordinator Anthony Jenkins, MA, LCADC, and the district's Student Assistance Counselor at Jose Marti, Victor Roveda (pictured).
The Coalition, which is dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol abuse among young people, is also involved in several other community programs. These include the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) program and a summer basketball camp overseen by Union City Police Officer Juan Mendez


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I was so excited when a code for
Kersploosh arrived here at Family Friendly Gaming. As soon as I could
wrap up my other chores I was playing this rock dropping game. I spent
fifteen minutes trying to beat the first level. Then I found there is a
bouncy ball that can be used instead of the rock.
The bouncy ball in Kersploosh is indestructible. At least I think it is because no matter what I hit with it, I did not lose any life. Then all the levels in Kersploosh were a complete breeze. Which is why Kersploosh feels like a light switch. Either it is way too easy, or way too hard. Either on or off.
What hurts Kersploosh even more is its repetitive. I ran across many of the same things in different wells. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the concept of dropping a rock down a well and avoiding objects. Especially when the game is $2.99. Kersploosh is a great example of how Nintendo continues to make in roads into the app market. Because Kersploosh reminds me of an app.
The circle joystick is the one control in Kersploosh. Looking down at Kersploosh in 3D is exceptional. That was until I realized it was giving me a headache and I had to turn off the 3D on my Nintendo 3DS. We can break object on the way down like wood, and of course our stone.
Kersploosh contains a fair amount of unlockable content for those who want to replay the levels. Ultimately Kersploosh did not have the gotcha I was hoping for. Maybe I was too excited, or expecting too much. Kersploosh is a decent title with a catchy idea. I believe it could have been fleshed out more. Hopefully in a sequel.
- Paul
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Sound: 77%
Replay/Extras: 58%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 74%
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Publisher: Nintendo
Rating: 'E' - Everyone
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Alabama – American flag displays, memorials and prayerful tributes across Alabama will mark today's second anniversary of the September 11th attacks - - a day for remembering fallen heroes and the innocents who died that terrible day.
Johnny Spann of Winfield believes the activities calender for this unofficial Patriot Day should be kept full. He's the father of Johnny Michael Spann, the C-I-A officer who was the first American killed by the enemy in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan. Spann worries that lack of anniversary activities may signify that Americans are becoming complacent.
Governor Bob Riley observed a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m., the time the attacks began, and will recite the Pledge of Allegiance at noon today. Riley also ordered flags on state government offices lowered to half-staff.
Though the list of Alabama events isn't as long as last year, people haven't forgotten the thousands of lives lost in the attacks.
Today's schedule of events around Alabama includes a noon service at Government Street United Methodist Church in Mobile,
where the Reverend Rob Gulledge said the community needs to "pause and remember those who lost their lives."


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Your BBA in Advertising and Built-in Advertising Communications gives you the inspiration to compete in all kinds of industries. So I purchased a ticket to Promoting Week 2010 with the hopes of also meeting a couple of execs. The branding and messaging you may need to succeed in totally different groups will fluctuate, and to make sure a profitable advertising marketing campaign it's good to make sure you successfully communicate to those teams. Topics covered include the advertising concept, the marketing mix and the theories of segmentation, targeting and positioning. Like radio promoting, the cost of television advertising is shaped, partly, by each the dimensions of a station's market and its rankings.
Advertising managers work in advertising agencies that put together promoting campaigns for clients, in media corporations that sell promoting space or time, and in organizations that publicize heavily. Changes could also be necessary to adjust to the necessities of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to maintain programs up to date and modern, or as a result of scholar suggestions. In addition to the common MBA coursework, advertising college students can take courses in promotion management, market research, technique and planning, international advertising, and purchaser conduct. This module is designed to provide students with a superb understanding of analysis principle and follow, from the angle of promoting management. Basic Mills will take care to ensure that our marketing messages are inclusive and respectful.
Such fast progress has led to the fragmentation of media budgets throughout codecs, and managers should now take account of the number of screens we use each day (and infrequently at the identical time) in addition to the consistency and persuasiveness of the advertising technique.
Edge Hill College recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether or not by educational credit score and skills acquired from other relevant programs of study or by way of recognition of an individual's professional and employment experience (also known as 'experiential learning').
Typically speaking, fashionable types of advertising and marketing that purpose to unravel issues and offer genuine assistance—like content material marketing—are simpler than advertising. You may develop the knowledge, strategies and expertise to plan and conduct a advertising and marketing research challenge, in addition to to analyse and report the findings. By 1900 the advertising agency had develop into the focus of creative planning, and promoting was firmly established as a occupation. Throughout these sessions, you'll focus on and develop your own advertising and marketing communications analysis. Notice that the goal is to steer an audience, which is why identifying the target audience should be included within the definition of selling!


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Single molecule determination of the secondary structure of DNA at nanometre resolution
High resolution AFM enables the first single molecule visualisation of variations in the double helix of DNA.
Pyne A, Thompson R, Leung C, Roy D & Hoogenboom BW (2014) Single-Molecule Reconstruction of Oligonucleotide Secondary Structure by Atomic Force Microscopy. Small 10: 3257–3261


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576 pages
World Philosophies presents in one volume a superb introduction to all the world's major philosophical and religious traditions. Covering all corners of the globe, Ninian Smart's work offers a comprehensive and global philosophical and religious picture.
In this revised and expanded second edition, a team of distinguished scholars, assembled by the editor Oliver Leaman, have brought Ninian Smart's masterpiece up to date for the twenty-first century. Chapters have been revised by experts in the field to include recent philosophical developments, and the book includes a new bibliographic guide to resources in world philosophies. A brand new introduction which celebrates the career and writings of Ninian Smart, and his contribution to the study of world religions, helps set the work in context.
'Both the scholarly world and the general public owe a huge debt of gratitude to Oliver Leaman and his team for bringing the revised version up to date. This book is conceived on a typically grand scale and should both provoke and inspire the reader at the same time. This is a welcome new edition.'- John R. Hinnells, Robinson College, Cambridge
Preface 1. The History of the World and our Philosophical Inheritance (Donald Wiebe) 2. South Asian Philosophies (Chris Bartley) 3. Chinese Philosophies (Sor-hoon Tan) 4. Korean Philosophies (Oliver Leaman) 5. Japanese Philosophies (Gereon Kopf) 6. Philosophies of Greece, Rome and the Near East (David Bradshaw) 7. Islamic Philosophies (Oliver Leaman) 8. Jewish Philosophies (Aaron Hughes) 9. Europe (Oliver Leaman) 10. North America (Cynthia Gayman) 11. Latin America (Susanna Nuccetelli) 12. Modern Islam (Muhammad Kamal) 13. Modern South and South-East Asia (Chris Bartley) 14. China, Korea and Japan in Modern Times (Geron Kopf, Sor-hoon Tan) 15. African Philosophies (Safro Kwame) 16. Concluding Reflections Bibliography (Patrick O' Donnell) Index


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'No time' over shark attack beaches
The mayor of a North Carolina town where two young people were left severely injured by shark attacks has said she does not think emergency workers had enough time between the incidents to close the beaches.
A 12-year-old girl was attacked on Sunday just off Oak Island, near Wilmington, before a 16-year-old boy was savaged less than two hours later roughly two miles away.
The girl lost part of her arm and suffered a leg injury, while the boy lost his left arm.
Oak Island Mayor Betty Wallace told reporters she did not think workers had enough time to decide to close the beach. After the second attack, beaches were closed.
The victims are said to be in a fair condition after surgery. Their names have not yet been released.
The victims were attacked in waist-deep water about 20 yards offshore, officials said.
The boy and the girl were both on holiday from other parts of North Carolina.
There was no confirmation over whether or not the same shark attacked the pair, or any other details regarding which type of shark or sharks were involved. The attacks happened less than 90 minutes apart.
Officials added the victims are in a "fair" condition, but have a long road ahead.


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Green Twins -Nick Hakim
Green Twins -Nick Hakim
Nick Hakim will release his debut full-length album 'Green Twins,' via ATO Records!
The anticipated album follows his breakthrough 'Where Will We Go,' Pt. I & II EPs that were self-released on his Earseed Records and praised by the New York Times, NPR Music and more.
Green Twins is an experimental step forward with emotional heft gleaned from his experiences in the years since.
Vinyl includes a poster and digital download.
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'An inconvenient truth' is a documentary that can be used to explore the topic 'Global Warming / Environmental disasters'. I've been using its trailer to introduce/revise vocabulary on the item. I've also used it as a listening activity. Students firstly listen to the text without watching the video, and only after having the exercise done and verified, are given the chance to watch the images and talk about them. It is also an opportunity to highlight the American accent, as Al Gore speaks American English. This is a strategy that has worked out very well in my classes for the past two years, as the documentary has very powerful images that grab students attention, and urge to speak, and express their views/concerns about Environment.
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ArtistWorks Drum Academy Debuts on December 8th 2011 Featuring Unique 2-Way Video Exchange
(11.11.11 – Los Angeles, CA) Napa California-based music education company ArtistWorks will premiere the ArtistWorks Drum Academy (ADA) with the debut of online schools from three of the world's most accomplished, respected and talented drummers: world-renowned jazz and drumming legend Billy Cobham, drumming superstar/producer Thomas Lang, and Latin Percussion Icon Luis Conte. Launching on December 8th, both the Billy Cobham Drum School (BCDS) and the Thomas Lang Drum School (TLDS) will utilize ArtistWorks' patent-pending video technology, allowing for two-way video exchange and interactive instruction to elevate online instruction to an unprecedented new level. The Luis Conte Percussion School (LCPS) will be added in January of 2012.
The ArtistWorks online visual education format allows virtuoso musicians to teach students all over the world by presenting their full method in a series of high-quality video lessons online. Subscribing students work through the lessons and use simple web cams to submit videos to their teacher for critique and guidance. The Artists easily review and respond to student videos on their own time using the ArtistWorks Video Management System (patent pending). Both student video and Artist response are paired together online as a "Video Exchange" for the entire community to learn from.
"We are proud to offer drummers of all experience levels – regardless of their geographic location – the same remarkable opportunity to study music with the very best drummers in the world," says ArtistWorks founder, David Butler. "Without question, Thomas, Billy, and Luis are the top players in their genres of rock/pop , jazz/fusion drumming and percussion, and the opportunity to learn directly from them and interact with them personally is priceless."
The Thomas Lang Drum School, Billy Cobham Drum School, and Luis Conte Percussion School contains hundreds of high-quality video lessons starting from the beginner level and progressing to the advanced level. Unlike other static learning experiences seen before on DVD or other online sites, the ADA is a groundbreaking new model of online musical instruction that revolutionizes music education. The ADA Schools take full advantage of high-resolution video, cutting-edge social media tools, and the Internet's interactive capabilities to create a robust learning environment. Not only do the schools offer hundreds of real-time and slow motion lessons available 24/7, they also enable teaching through personalized video exchanges with students all over the world.
World-renowned drumming superstar/producer, award-winning instructional DVD creator and author, Thomas Lang is a founding member of the progressive, heavy metal trio stOrk and has worked with artists such as Asia, Falco, Geri Halliwell and Spice Girls among others. Lang is widely considered to be one of the most talented and technically proficient drummers in the world and was named #13 on Rhythm magazine's list of "Top Drummers of the Past 25 Years" .
"ArtistWorks has created an incredibly inspiring interactive platform that not only allows me to interact directly with my students, but allows students to learn and interact with each other," says Lang. "Learning should be an organic, multi-dimensional experience and with the ADA students get the benefit of social interaction as well as direct, personal instruction." – Thomas Lang
Legendary jazz drummer, bandleader and composer Billy Cobham has worked with Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jack Bruce and Bobby and the Midnights among others. Cobham has performed, recorded, and produced at the World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) with Peter Gabriel and currently serves as an Official Patron of WOMAD. With his legendary drumming style that combines exacting precision and explosive power -- Cobham is generally considered to be jazz-fusion's greatest and most influential drummer.
"The networking on my site is both fun and functional," says Cobham. "Students support each other while everyone explores the curriculum. There is an environment of camaraderie and unity that is essential to learning. I find the concept of being able to communicate directly with students all over the world incredibly exciting."- Billy Cobham
The Thomas Lang Drum School (www.Thomaslangdrums.com) and the Billy Cobham School of Drums (www.cobhamdrums.com) will debut December 8th and both are open to drummers at all levels of proficiency. The Luis Conte Percussion School (www.luisdrums.com) will be added in January of 2012. Student membership plans are reasonably priced per school at $90.00 for 3 months, $150.00 for 6 months, and $240.00 for a 12-month subscription.
Founded in 2008 by former AOL executive David Butler, ArtistWorks, Inc is a Napa California-based technology and music education company that has created a proprietary, online "video exchange" education platform, which allows virtuoso musicians to "teach the world" by presenting their full method, technique or curriculum in HD video to subscribing students. Using simple web cams, students are able to submit videos to their teachers for individualized critique and guidance – creating a two-way, individualized educational experience. ArtistWorks currently offers curriculums from such world-class, virtuoso artists as: jazz guitarist Andreas Oberg; harmonica master Howard Levy; fingerstyle guitarist Martin Taylor; turntablist DJ Qbert; pianist Christie Peery; and the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass with Tony Trischka (banjo), Mike Marshall (mandolin), Darol Anger (fiddle), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Missy Raines (bass), and Andy Hall (dobro).
For more information please visit: www.artistworksdrumacademy.com, www.Thomaslangdrums.com and www.cobhamdrums.com
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Virtuoso Drummers Billy Cobham, Thomas Lang & Luis Conte Ink Deal with ArtistWorks to Launch Interactive Online Drum Schools
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Brandon and I celebrated our 4 & 11 – that's 4 years of marriage and 11 of togetherness – by escaping the heat of Sacramento and heading to San Francisco.
At least, we thought we were escaping the heat.
Usually, I try to pack as many things to do or see as possible. This time was a little different. I've been super tired lately and decided to make this day trip as low key as possible. I wanted to get coffee, see the Degas exhibit at the Legion of Honor, and hang out at the beach. As long as we did those things, I'd be happy. And that's exactly what we did.
Our first stop was Andytown Coffee Roasters. I make it a point to try to find a hipster coffee shop anytime I travel. San Francisco's coffee game is so good and I love the fact that basically every time I go, I find a new gem.
Andytown is no exception. It's located in the Outer Sunset and is totally worth a stop. The long and narrow shop has a bunch of natural light and the ceramic for-here mugs are an aesthetic dream. The internet raved about their drink called The Snowy Plower, which is espresso and sparkling water topped with house-made whipped cream. I wasn't feeling adventurous so I stuck with my old reliable, the latte, which was delicious. It didn't seem like there was much of a seating area besides the bench in the front window (which I hadn't anticipated) so we got our drinks to go and found a bench on the nearby bike path that overlooks the ocean.
Next we headed up to the Legion of Honor to see the Degas Millinery exhibition. I really love Degas' work and it was awesome to see more of his paintings in person. The exhibit was crowded but not so crowded that we couldn't enjoy the art. We meandered around, examining the amazingly crafted hats made during the height of the Impressionists and talking about what we liked about each piece.
We bought a magnet souvenir and headed upstairs to check out the rest of the art in the museum since neither one of us had visited before. I loved the large collection of Rodin sculptures. There were some more modern pieces scattered throughout the Rodins that honestly, I didn't care for. I'm just not big on droopy toilet-looking sculptures sitting on mini fridges. *shrugs* We did manage to stumble on some more impressionist work, including some Van Gogh, Monet, and a few more Degas!
We didn't really make plans for what to do after the museum, so we drove out to Haight-Ashbury because Brandon wanted to look for records at Amoeba. Once we were done at Amoeba, we both agreed we should get some food. The only problem was were in San Francisco on a Sunday at 2:30 and every restaurant was winding their brunch down and getting ready to close until dinner. After about 45 minutes of walking back and forth, trying to figure out what we even wanted to eat, we decided to get sandwiches and head back to the beach.
We sat on our sandals and dug our toes into the soft sand. We talked about nothing, tried to narrow down our top five favorite Christmas songs (practically impossible), and watched as people walked their pups on the beach. We came to Ocean Beach every year for our anniversary when we were dating. Sitting on the same beach with the same guy all these years later was bliss.


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Shirts to Commemorate Louis' Always in My Heart Tweet Reaching 1 Million Retweets/
Louis' Always in my heart tweet reached 1 million retweets today and to commemorate the moment, we've got several items up in the store and one more on the way. Proceeds of the current designs will benefit Louis' charity drive and the design on the way will benefit Harry's drive. You can get the design above at:


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The following form allows you to view linux man pages.
#include <unistd.h>
char *ttyname(int fd);
int ttyname_r(int fd, char *buf, size_t buflen);
The function ttyname() returns a pointer to the null-terminated path-
name of the terminal device that is open on the file descriptor fd, or
NULL on error (for example, if fd is not connected to a terminal). The
return value may point to static data, possibly overwritten by the next
call. The function ttyname_r() stores this pathname in the buffer buf
of length buflen.
The function ttyname() returns a pointer to a pathname on success. On
error, NULL is returned, and errno is set appropriately. The function
ttyname_r() returns 0 on success, and an error number upon error.
EBADF Bad file descriptor.
ENOTTY File descriptor does not refer to a terminal device.
ERANGE (ttyname_r()) buflen was too small to allow storing the path-
Multithreading (see pthreads(7))
The ttyname() function is not thread-safe.
The ttyname_r() function is thread-safe.
fstat(2), ctermid(3), isatty(3)
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24 in the United States. Many suicidal children and adolescents have depression alone or in conjunction with another mental illness like anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder or child-onset schizophrenia.
It's easy to think that your child's depression may be a passing phase, or something that will go away. All children and teens have days when they may be sad or angry at the world. It's when those feelings last more than a week or two, and interfere with daily functioning, that it might be time to seek professional help.
Changes in behavior, such as appetite changes, no longer enjoying activities they used to like, changes in sleeping patterns or always feeling tired — especially if they are related to a painful event, loss or change — may also be a sign of depression which could include suicidal tendencies.
"We often don't imagine that children and teens could actually attempt to end their lives, but unfortunately, it can and does happen," said Dr. Heather Huszti, chief psychologist at CHOC Children's. "So often these children showed some type of warning signs ahead of time. Talking openly about mental health and suicide can save children's lives."
If your child tells you that they want to die or wish they weren't alive – regardless of age – it's important to get help immediately. Children who express interest in dying should be taken seriously, and not treated as if they are acting out for attention. Many children (even children younger than 10) and teens who threaten suicide will make a suicide attempt.
Most children who take their lives exhibit warning signs.
Saying things like:
Doing things like:
Mood changes, such as:
If your child is in immediate danger of self-harm, please call 911.
If you are worried your child might make a suicide attempt:
Assure your child that here is hope. Let your child know that there are people who can help, and that you will take immediate action to get those services. Don't try to fix the problem. Get professional help.
Know that early intervention is the key to successful treatment.
It's important if you are concerned that a child or teen may be suicidal to ask questions such as:
Asking your child or teen if they are suicidal will not cause them to become suicidal. It will open the dialogue and help you determine if your child needs help. Talking can save lives.
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Suicide Prevention, Education and Support Groups:
CHOC Children's, in partnership with committed organizations and community groups, aspires to create an outstanding mental health system of care for all children, teens and young adults in Orange County. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to pediatric mental illness.
Gavyn Bailey, CHOC patient, talks about his struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide. Watch this inspiring video of Gavyn sharing how mental health treatment helped him.


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12" x 16"
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Insert: Leak proof cotton filled with 25% down / 75% feather
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HI guys, a busy week in the world of Ayrshire music, so let's get to it!
Irvine's Johnny Graham launches his debut album in his home town next month – and I suggest we get along.
The Burns is the venue on Friday, March 2, when there will be a cracking line-up of support from some of Ayrshire's best new groups and singer-songwriters including Jamie Clark, Logan and the La-La-Liars, Martin McLaughlan and Lost Element.
The launch will see Johnny perform the album, which is called "Love is Blind".
Tickets are available from The Burns and from Music Room and cost £10, which includes a copy of the album.
l http://www.johnnygraham.co.uk/
l www.facebook.com/music.johnnygraham
LAST Friday I was invited to a show, run by Ayrshire-based Isle Events, at Dalduff Farm in Crosshill.
This was one of most enjoyable music events I've ever attended in Ayrshire and really was a great night.
A bus picked us up from Ayr train station and took us to Dalduff, only we didn't know where we were going, with the organisers intending the whole event to have real elements of mystery and adventure. It really was carried off extremely well.
The line-up included hot Scottish tips The Stagger Rats, from Glasgow, with the excellent talents of Ayrshire groups Every Genius Delivers, Rose Parade and Fole'.
The venue was ideal for a music event and the crowd were enthralled to be there.
The event was free and was really what a live music gig should be all about.
It was exciting and something a little different, which is always great.
The organisers put on the event at their own expense, which is highly commendable.
A great night of live music in Ayrshire from Isle Events and I can't wait for the next one!
l www.facebook.com/IsleEvents
AYRSHIRE groups Fatherson, Athos, Vukovi and Brown Bear and The Bandits have all been nominated for awards at this year's Scottish Alternative Music Awards.
Fatherson are nominated in the Best Rock/Alternative Category, while Athos and Vukovi are in the Best Newcomer category.
Brown Bear and The Bandits are nominated in the Best Acoustic category.
The awards take place at The Garage, in Glasgow, on Thursday, March 1, and will be hosted by Billy Kirkwood.
Voting will take place in the next few weeks. For voting and ticketing find out more at www.officialsama.co.uk
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MARTIN Mclaughlan supports Phantom Limb at King Tuts on Saturday, February 18. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for tickets.
THIS weekend is a great one for live music in Ayrshire, with both Kassidy and The View performing at the Kilmarnock Edition Festival.
We'll also have Tommy Reilly and Steve Craddock performing at the My First Music Dirty Edition Festival at Jolly's and Bakers Nightclub in Kilmarnock.
I HAVE uploaded a new podcast featuring some of my favourite Scottish acoustic acts.
You can listen to it at www.mixcloud.com/littlefire/little-fire-february-podcast.
As always, you can send me material for consideration of feature, or any gigs you think are hot tickets in Ayrshire or beyond.
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The Times Loses 90% Of Online Readership After Erecting Registration Wall
27 July 2010
Raise your hand if you are surprised. Looks like the only ones with their hands up are the Times management.
- filed under business, media, newspapers
27 July 2010
Raise your hand if you are surprised. Looks like the only ones with their hands up are the Times management.
28 February 2010
A great rant on The Atlantic's (apparently it's a bug) RSS feeds going title-only, but it applies to pretty much anyone selling words for a living.
09 November 2009
Please, Rupert. I'm begging you. Do this. See what happens. Here's a tip: Google (and the rest of us) don't need you. You need us. We're your audience.
06 August 2009
It's hard to read this and not imagine News Corps' chairman, Rupert Murdoch, standing on a beach, impotent, shouting and swinging his tiny fists at the ocean waves. "THIS BEACH BELONGS TO ME," he'd scream. Money can't buy you control of the waves, Rupert. At least, not yet, anyway.
09 April 2009
Anil Dash on the AllThingsD kerfuffle: The Associated Press announcement addresses pricing, licensing, and legal threats. There is no statement made about the credibility of the information being published through these online channels, nor whether the act of aggregating and disseminating news this way has an impact on its accuracy or accountability. I agree, entirely. […]
My name is Phil Nelson and I make beautiful things for a troubled world. I'm a designer / developer / writer / director / editor / narrator at Occipital.
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We would like to congratulate one of our star artists Christa Hillekamp for her feature in the February/March 2016 edition of International Artist Magazine. In the ten-page spread she discusses her work, what inspires her and the process that goes into creating her majestic landscapes.
Christa (a German-born artist living in Spain) is one of our most popular resident artists within the gallery, as well as achieving great success at various art fairs. We are currently the only UK gallery that exhibits her work.
Christa's article can be found in the International Artist Magazines February/March 2016 edition (Pages 118 - 127), which can be previewed online using the link below:
We will be receiving new works from Christa in early Spring 2016. Her existing work can be found on our website using the link below:


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I hate newsletters.
I hate them soooooooo much.
So (because who wants to be logical? Not me!) I'm starting a new one and I've promised myself it will only ever be awesome and nothing I hate at all. I'm calling it The Memo (like didja get The Memo?!) but I definitely considered calling it Dear Diary because I intend for it to be a place where I go deep -- into what it's like running a business, what I think about the difference between art and design, whether I want to call myself an entrepreneur, how I stay sane and what threatens that sanity, and more.
First Memo comes out this Sunday. Get in on it before it even starts by putting your email address into the box at the bottom right that says email address and clicking "sign up."
If you need better instructions than that, as my kid would say, just wow.


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Ties are essential accessories for any man. A tie pulls your whole outfit together and adds individuality to your whole look. Also, ties are the only item in a formal suit that you can go crazy with, trying different prints and colors to add fun to a monochromatic outfit.
How to Match a Tie:
Solid-on-Solid. It's the easiest and most fool-proof way to match ties and shirts.
Stick to 2 rules:
- Use contrasting color combinations.
- Use analogous color combinations.
Solid-on-Pattern / Pattern-on-Solid. Make sure the colors of your shirt and tie belong to one family, otherwise you risk looking undone. Match the color of your shirt with one of the colors on your printed tie, and vice versa.
Pattern-on-Pattern. This is the most difficult to get right, but it is not rocket science. With a little bit of practice you can become quite an expert.
Simply follow these rules:
- Vary pattern type: striped tie on a striped shirt will not do, for example. The same applies to all other patterns out there: avoid duplicating them in your outfit.
- Vary pattern size/scale: if you followed our previous advice and picked two different patterns for a shirt and a tie, but the outfits still looks undone, try to vary patterns by size. The tie's pattern should be brighter and bigger than the one on your shirt, as the fashion world dictates.
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- Determine the dominant color of your patterned shirt, match it with a patterned tie.
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End of play : Match Drawn. Australia 430 /10 & 228/6 decl*
India : 360/10 & 177/4
The most suitable result for two captains who are not willing to give an inch and not willing to take any risks. Both captains have lacked the initiative and have resorted to defensive tactics ensuring that the other side doesn't get on a roll. However neither have really thrown a challenge at the other side and given each other a chance to win.
The pitch at Chinnaswamy didn't help things, strangely we had a deteriorating pitch becoming difficult for batting however we had no sessions in which we had bunches of wickets. Four wickets in a session is the most I think. Anil Kumble's injury maybe was one of the reasons India didn't perform as well as they would have liked to. However the two pacers bowled their heart out and also showed that Indian team would do well to forget the pitch and leave it to the groundsmen. We have an attack and a team that can win any time anywhere in all conditions. Remember Perth.
Ricky Ponting I must say surprised me with a rare good declaration. Lets give him the credit and the benefit of the doubt that he did dangle a carrot. Sehwag was going to be crucial for India because his prescense not only ensures the runs come but also ensures that the opposing captain will not have enough men in attacking positions. He & Dravid fell early though ensuring Indians would be playing for a draw.
After a long time it was good to see Sachin bat for a long period and although he got out for 49 he looked comfortable and more importantly relaxed flashing smiles at regular intervals. Still the concerntration of the fab four since the last one year or so seems to have gone away. In the England series none could muster a century although they all batted well, even in Australia we saw that they would all get starts even make 50's 70's but not kick on. This is strange because normally these four kick on. Apart from Sehwag they haven't really kicked on. Yes Ganguly did make one double in India in Pakistan but we are talking about one big century between 4 world class batsmen, and over a dozen test matches. Don't know if its age or plain co-incidence. I will however not write off these champions and I can only say that they all are due for runs which is not a very good sign for Australians.
Kumble went wicket less in the test match. This must be rare and will hurt India's chances. In the media there is an unbelievable scrutiny about his fitness, Ganguly's retirement and who's gonna retire next. The media goes mad about the whole thing & that is one of the biggest reason it seems to me that the team is actually performing better away from home than at home.
Hopefully Mohali can provide with a pitch that has more bounce and hence the ball comes on to the bat to ensure more positive cricket. The one that will take the risk will win this. Both Captains are being defensive it is time to change this. Test Cricket needs much better cricket and if the series that is billed as the clash between the best teams will keep on producing draws it wont help Test Cricket's popularity.
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when the walls closed in we were huddled against them
trying to sleep
being crushed
told to keep our mouths shut
I listened to them and tried to keep it shut
I didn't want to
tell you that
the crushing would hurt
they told me that I knew what I had done
I didn't understand
I hadn't changed overnight
they knew it would take time
they told me no one should become a cockroach
it wasn't natural
I didn't open my mouth
you're not vermin you wouldn't understand
I never asked to commit this crime; I never wanted
Youth, the Criminal
we were all the criminal
that we must now crush
when the walls closed in they held up a mirror
it reflected a cockroach
that tired, loathsome bug
it reflected you too
forks in spoon drawer
strewn across that carpet
with patterns and flecks of paint
When we painted too rushed
strewn across that carpet
your body spread out
when we painted too rushed
the walls close in
your body spread out
just rip it up
the walls close in
we huddle against them
just rip it up
with patterns and flecks of paint
we huddle against them
forks in spoon drawer
I sat and
yet I sit
on the sand
course between my
thighs and sharp
as wind blows
blue velvet dust
stings my eyes
it's going to
eat you whole
you will
be blue velvet drift
on the wind
stinging someone else
it kills me
to see you
turn to hollow
boned corpse eating
stale bread on
cold sand grey
beach gulls stripping
your sweet
[mumble awkwardly]
I bought that rope
to hang my dread
on a normal day
did they block me?
the familiar taste
of wood rot
and shaving cream
is that blood or chocolate?
[while reading this poem consider
I will be dying some day
And so will you
And you]
save up for something nice;
give it away
when it stops working
just go without me.
this is the start
of something awful
swaying to Sufjan
I hate how I make me feel.
[think about existing
as two different
or three]
talk about the rope
monolithic in my room
monument to hesitation
look at what I posted.
I walk that rope
but it's not me;
my masked false doppelgänger
on a normal day
I'm sorry, goodbye.
[visualize thick black rope
silhouetted against
white walls]
JESS LIEBELT is a twenty-seven year old poet, student, and transgender woman from Adelaide, Australia. While spending much of her life as a prose writer, she became interested in poetry after coming out as transgender. Her work is inspired by the poetry of Richard Siken, Charles Reznikoff, and Marie Howe, as well as authors like Margaret Atwood, Leslie Feinberg, and Cormac McCarthy. She can be found on Tumblr at jessliebeltpoetry.tumblr.com and on Twitter at @jessliebeltpoet.


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By Tricia Allenson
Neither have we. In fact, we don't even know Andy. But you likely are scanning this article to see what's up with Andy. And THAT my friends - is the power of a good headline.
Similarly, email subject lines attract a wide readership based on their unique content. Some emails are potentially of great use to readers - for instance, "Find The Best Deals on Flights to Europe" and some are not, like, "Make Millions, Send Me $1.00 To Learn How". Internet filters do screen out at some of the undesirables and label them as spam, but many also get through. 33% of email-readers say they open email based on the subject line. So how do you make sure your prospects see and open yours and that you're not lost in the pile?
Successful email campaigns require creating a good mailing list, using exceptional writers, sourcing a reputable email service provider and the list goes on and on. Customer acquisition also comes at a cost. But get this - email marketing shows an average 3,800% ROI. That means for every dollar spent on email marketing, the return is $38! Now that's a good headline! No other marketing effort comes that close.
In the US alone, 1.47 million marketing emails are sent every month. You do the math. Money is being spent and lots more money is being made. Marketing companies (77%) use email marketing and have figured out how to make their clients very, very successful. By the end of 2016, the total number of email accounts in the world is expected to top 4.3 billion. That trumps the number of social media accounts many times over. Email is 40 times better at landing new customers than Twitter or Facebook.
Based on open rates, the most effective days of the week are Tuesdays, with Wednesdays and Thursdays also being effective. Some feel that Saturday is also one of the best options, with Friday being the least effective. Less than half of emails are opened on desktop computers these days. Most emails are opened on tablets and phones (68%). Knowing this, you want to be sure your emails are optimized for mobile devices because 75% of emails that are not optimized are never opened.
The average number of emails per day that an office worker receives in North America is 121 and the open rate is 30%. Any thoughts on who's sending all those emails? If you've ever clicked on a Groupon, then expect lots more mail from them. They top the list of emails sent per person per year at 388.
And this last statistic puts everything in perspective; just guess where a whopping 42% of emails are opened? If you said the bathroom, you'd be right.
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Elena (ID: 67229)
Date of birth:May 21, 1975
Height:5' 1" (157 cm)
Weight:107 lb (49 kg)
Hair color:brown-haired
Eyes color:brown
Marital status:single
Profession:marketing economist
Occupation:sales person
English language:no knowledge
Others foreign languages:No
Seeks partner:44 - 55 years old
Total photos:9
Bikini photos:0
Hobbies and interests:
I like travel, could say that is my hobby, I've been in Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey. I like to know more about the different cultures. Like spend time with people. I am a very flexible because was in gymnastics 15 years.
About me:
I am very positive and active person, I like laught and spend my day with friends and my family. I am serious in my search. For me, it is a very hard to talk about myself, I prefer listen. I can not say that I am silence but when you are listening you could know more not only about yourself but also about the person who is talking.
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A.) Write a story.
B.) Revise the hell out of it. Like twenty times. Revise like a poet. Test every word to make sure it is needed.
C.) Review places that are looking for new authors. Start with local publications, school magazines, or online only journals. Duotrope.com is an excellent service to sign up for. They tell you want kind of stories each place accepts, and at what level of writer. You want to read some of the journals to see where your work would fit in. You want to find people that like writing like yours. Create a spreadsheet to track your research.
If you don't want to pay for Duotrope, review these links:
- http://www.pw.org/explore/new/literary_magazine
- http://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2014/10/29/12-literary-magazines-for-new-and-unpublished-writers/
- http://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2014/06/18/literary-magazines-for-new-and-unpublished-writers/
- http://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2013/11/21/25-publication-opportunities-for-emerging-writers/
- http://letswriteashortstory.com/literary-magazines/
- http://michaelalexanderchaney.com/2013/12/01/top-lit-mags-that-really-do-publish-emerging-writers/
- http://www.everywritersresource.com/topliterarymagazines.html
D.) Write a query letter. Use a formal letter format. Find out the editor's name. Describe your story in a single sentence with word count. Tell why you are sending it to that publication. Have a brief paragraph stating any other publications you have and your educational background. Nothing else. Do not tell them that you have been writing since you were nine. Be professional. Less is more; the whole goal of the letter is to get them to read your story. Thank them for their time.
E.) Follow the journal's directions for submittal to the letter. Do they want email? Submittable? Snail mail? Do exactly what they say.
F.) Send out to about 10-20 magazines and journals at a time. Create a spreadsheet to keep track of where you have sent them. Start with those magazines that might be a little out of your reach. After about six months, send to the next round of magazines--aiming a little lower. Again, keep track. Repeat.
G.) Wait. Don't pester anyone. Just wait.
H.) When you do get accepted, send a note to anyone still reviewing your story alerting them that you found a home for the story somewhere else. Thank them for their time. Be nice.


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Light breaks into spectrum colours at the same intervals as notes in a musical scale, and as the same intervals as the planets aligning around the sun in our solar system. The universal elements of the perfection and harmony are what we need to bring back balance, harmony and health into our live. Sound therapy and crystals are here to help us restore balance and clear blockages in our energy field.
Each musical note corresponds with a chakra. C- root, D- sacral, E- solar, F- heart, G- throat, A- third eye, B- crown, and so on. When we play a singing bowl and listen to the note, it brings our energetic body back in tune with it's original harmonious vibration. We are then bringing our human instruments back in tune.
In the book Soul Retrieval Sandra Ingerman explains "many Native Americans refer to drumming as the 'heart-beat of the earth.'" In this regard, it is remarkable that the electromagnetic resonance frequency of the earth, which has been measured at 7.5 cycles per second, is equivalent in brain waves to high theta/low alpha. It appears that drumming allows shamans to align their brainwaves with the pulse of the earth."


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Yesterday I was supposed to go to a party in Jersey at the home of the lovely JHL of A Half-Baked Life. I did not. Why? Because I locked myself out of my house, and by the time a locksmith came to let me back in (...2 1/2 hours later), there was no way I'd make it in any sort of decent time. Boo!
In my disappointment and frustration, I turned on Torchwood on Netflix and spent the rest of the day baking my now-infamous Unicorn Poop Cookies. That's right: the very first thing I've made in my house besides poptarts and bagels is Unicorn Poop.
I didn't just make a batch, either. I ended up with 4 dozen of these little turds. I gave some to friends who helped me out yesterday, some to my pregnant coworker who (oddly enough) has been craving these exact cookies, and dispersed the rest to other people throughout the day at work. Guess how many I came home with? One. And I just ate it.
Best cookies ever.


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Banking and Finance. With a focus on acquisition finance, corporate funding and regulatory work, Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's 'knowledgeable and highly skilled' team acts for borrowers, banks and other credit providers. The 'very professional' Bernd Taucher assisted the sports and clothing company Head with matters arising from a corporate funding transaction under a promissory notes agreement.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's 'very responsive, knowledgeable and efficient' team frequently handles M&A and restructuring mandates, where it is noted for its 'straight answers' and its particular strength in dealing with matters at the intersection of banking and finance law. Wolfgang Graf advised Global TCAD Solutions and its Austrian shareholders on the partial sale of their shares to Silvaco and assisted a group of international investors with the acquisition of an Austrian skiing resort, while Bernd Taucher advised the sports and clothing company Head on international corporate restructuring matters.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is particularly active in the hotel and residential property sectors, where it predominantly advises on lease agreements and transactions. Team head Alexander Patsch advised Bierwirth & Kluth on leasing matters pertaining to a hotel building near Vienna International Airport.
Dispute Resolution. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's 'very competent, reliable and knowledgeable' team 'always tries very hard to find the best solution' and has commercial construction and real estate sector disputes at its core. 'Very well-prepared' team head Clemens Freisinger defended archiguards, a group of architects and civil engineers, against alleged construction and planning deficiencies brought by its clients.
Banking & Finance. The 'outstanding' team at Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte maintains a good relationship with Borealis, which it advised on the purchase agreements relating to a private placement by the company. Bernd Taucher is 'able to handle significant transactions' and has 'a high level of professionalism'.
Corporate and M&A. At Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte, 'the overall level of service is outstanding, and good value for money'. The small team is able to handle complex, cross-border transactions, and is led by the 'down-to-earth' and 'cost-efficient' Bernd Taucher. The firm continues to foster a good relationship with Borealis, recently assisting on the restructuring of one of its main production and distribution units, in its fertilizer business.
Dispute Resolution. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is 'quick to get to the essence of a matter', and the firm's 'overall level of service is extraordinary'. It has particular expertise in construction cases. Wolfgang Graf gives 'detailed advice', and is 'really impressive'.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte has been active advising a variety of developers on new building projects in Vienna. Alexander Patsch, who is fluent in Russian and Polish, is popular among east European investors in Austria.
Banking & Finance. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's entrepreneurial and dynamic team impresses its clients: 'the overall level of service is outstanding and offers real value for money; response times are great, which is crucial'. The team recently advised new client Head USA on a senior secured credit facility. Practice head Bernd Taucher 'can translate business needs into agreements and understands the crucial parts of a transaction quickly'.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte provides 'great service for a better rate than the big firms. You always get one of the partners and there is little fluctuation, so the lawyers know you and your business'. The team recently advised a subsidiary of Head USA on corporate matters including distribution agreements and licensing. Bernd Taucher and the 'smart and strategic' Wolfgang Graf are recommended.
Dispute Resolution. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte recently advised a German construction company in a dispute relating to the construction of an open-air theatre in Spain. 'Fees are below the level of the bigger firms and we get high-quality advice', says one client. Clemens Freisinger is a 'very efficient and cool-headed litigator'.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is 'highly responsive, commercial and practical, with reasonable fees'. The firm has a strong record advising on Vienna real estate transactions and is developing a niche advising Russian investors purchasing property in Vienna. Alexander Patsch is recommended.
Banking & Finance. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte 'offers its services at more competitive prices than the big firms', and is noted for the 'personal involvement of the partners'. The team, led by Bernd Taucher, is rated for its advice in cross-border matters. In 2010 the practice advised a plastics manufacturer on a €75m credit agreement with a European investment bank.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is 'efficient and provides a cost-effective service', with clients praising the partner-level input on deals. In 2010 the firm saw an up-tick in M&A work and advised an international investor in the acquisition of a share in an Austrian-listed flight carrier. Wolfgang Graf`s 'powers of analysis are superb', and he 'has outstanding business instincts and is experienced in both corporate work and international transactions'. Bernd Taucher is also highly rated.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte benefits from being 'not being too big but not too small' and is 'still "hungry" enough to provide a massive client with excellent advice'. The team is headed by Alexander Patsch and has developed solid experience advising Russian clients.
Banking & Finance. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's banking practice is led by Bernd Taucher, whose 'quality of the work is outstanding. He competes with the bigger firms in Austria and adds a very personal note to his services, having excellent expertise in finance matters, is very business driven and quickly understands a client's needs'. The firm has some excellent client relationships, and advised new client Sparkassen Immobilien on a high-value property finance deal.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's Wolfgang Graf provides 'fast response time, accurate and a very professional service'. 2009 saw the group advise one of Austria's leading construction companies on setting up a joint venture in Austria and Russia. Bernd Taucher also comes highly recommended.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte advised a major Austrian construction company on a series of lease agreements for infrastructure projects in the CEE. Alexander Patsch is rated.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte has a "friendly and informal atmosphere" according to clients, who are quick to praise Wolfgang Graf and Bernd Taucher. The team has experience in restructuring, spin-offs, shareholders agreements and joint venture work.
Real Estate. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte "provides very high quality at all stages; its lawyers are very ambitious and smart", with one client commenting that "the advantage of this firm is that you don't have to deal with many different lawyers on one transaction so invoices are decent and you always know who is working on your case." Alexander Patsch heads the real estate department, and is well known in the market for his CEE experience. Over the past year the firm has advised A.M. Alpha, a CEE-based real estate developer, in the financing and acquisition of an historical building in central Vienna.
Banking & Finance. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte is said to provide 'uncomplicated, business-friendly counsel that goes further than just providing legal advice'. The team handled some noteworthy work over the last year, including acting for HVB Bank, Czech Republic and German company Eurohypo Aktiengesellschaft on a multimillion-euro real estate refinancing transaction. The firm has particular experience advising foreign companies on the Austrian legal aspects of domestic and foreign investment. Leading individuals include Bernd Taucher and Wolfgang Graf. Bernd Taucher is recommended as 'clearly experienced in finance matters on an international level. He is strong in drafting agreements, revealing first-rate communication and team-playing skills'.
Corporate and M&A. Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte's team is said to be very 'well-connected internationally', advising clients such as British Telecom on a number of commercial agreements in Austria. Lead partners Wolfgang Graf and Bernd Taucher are viewed as ' practitioners who are very hands-on and flexible in meeting the demands of the business'.
Real Estate. BAI, the main real estate development company of Bank Austria Creditanstalt, is a marquee client for Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte. Strabag also kept the firm busy over the past year, instructing Alexander Patsch's team in relation to a number of construction projects across Russia and the CIS. Clients are pleased with ' the good reputation of the firm, and its network and knowledge across Eastern Europe'.
Capital Markets. Wolfgang Graf is the name of note at Graf Patsch Taucher Rechtsanwälte, predominantly advising a significant number of largely German and international investors on Austrian capital markets issues.


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The past couple of weeks have been disheartening politically with all of the finger pointing and the exhausting accusations around Senator Obama and his pastor. However, I did find Senator Obama's s speech earlier this week to be very inspiring and a breath of fresh air. As I've noted in the past, Obama showed his maturity and integrity in his ability to be measured, respectful, and compassionate -- something that the United States is SO in need of in its next president. I don't find the degree of these traits in either Clinton or McCain, and instead often the opposite.
I remember watching the last debate between McCain and Romney and cringing with embarrassment for McCain as he behaved like a pre-schooler -- even though I've never been a McCain supporter. He also revealed an edge of anger and hatefulness that I remember thinking if he were to ever hold the presidential office, the country could be in even worse shape than it is now. Clinton too has continued to posess such an air of being high strung in her desperation to do anything to win.
The primary has become tired and I think most of us wish it would just end! Obviously, I wish Clinton would drop out, and just as obvious, that's not going to happen. I suppose it's always an option to move out of the country if she takes the candidacy. Perhaps we could start a campaign for a Free Trade Agreement through which we could freely exchange citizens.


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Latest News
Bill to reform double-dipping passes House
Legislation to reform the process known as double-dipping won approval from the Florida House of Representatives today. House Bill 479 by Rep. Robert Schenck (R-Spring Hill), closes a loophole that has allowed a growing number of elected officials and state employees to collect retirement benefits and a state salary at the same time.
"At a time when people are out of work and the economy is on a decline, I am happy we took this step to end the practice of double-dipping," Schenck said in a press release. "This legislation will provide accountability to the taxpayers of Florida."
Florida law now allows a state employee to retire and return to work in 30 days. The new bill extends the time state employees must stay in retirement to six months, otherwise they would be required to forfeit their pension. If an employee returns to work for the state, their pension would be suspended for 12 months from the date of retirement.
It also prohibits renewed enrollment, meaning state employees cannot accrue a new pension in addition to the original pension they already earned.
A companion bill is being considered in the Florida Senate.


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The distance between Jupiter and Earth varies from 365 million miles to 601 million miles. At the closest approach, Jupiter can approach Venus' brilliance in the night sky.
Both Jupiter and Earth follow elliptical orbits, so their distances from one another and the sun change from year to year. NASA recently launched a spacecraft named Juno to explore Jupiter more closely. Juno was launched in August 2011 and should arrive in Jupiter's orbit in 2016. It is set to orbit closer than any earlier Jupiter-bound spacecraft, examining the magnetic field, the gravitational field and the natural radio waves of Jupiter to allow scientists to gain a better understanding of the largest planet in the solar system.


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Just as the city of Norfolk has it's history rooted to the sea, so does The Bold Mariner Brewing Company. The Brewery's Founder and President comes from a long line of U.S. Naval service, as well as beer brewers. Michael chose to continue his family legacy and decided there was no better place than Norfolk, Virginia to establish The Bold Mariner Brewing Company.
The Bold Mariner produces a variety of high quality ales and lagers. Every beer at Bold Mariner is true to style and well balanced. The Bold Mariner first opened its doors in November 2016 and has been winning favor from local craft connoisseurs as well as numerous local, state and international awards ever since.
The Brewery is located in a large warehouse off Bowdens Ferry Road; the front doors give way to a tasting room that offers views of the brewery. A private room is available for special event rentals. Outside you can relax in the large beer garden and enjoy a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks that frequent the Brewery. The Bold Mariner distributes their beers throughout the area so be sure to look for them in local stores and restaurants.


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Microsystems Technology Platform Leader
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa
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Dr Kevin Land is the Platform Leader: Microsystems Technology at the CSIR. Kevin established the BioMEMS and microfluidics technology capabilities at CSIR and has worked extensively on micromanufacturing applications with laser technology at the National Laser Centre. He completed an MSc Physics degree at the University of Pretoria, focussing on the development of nonlinear eye-safe laser systems for range finding. He obtained a PhD in Microsystems Engineering through the Institute for Microsystems Technology (Imtek), University of Freiburg, Germany. Capabilities and projects in the platform include centrifugal microfluidics, cartridge based microfluidic systems, rapid bacterial detection utilising paper based microfluidics, mobile diagnostic point of care (POC) applications, and printed electronics and biosensors.
Kevin has a passion to develop equipment free or minimally instrumented low cost diagnostics solutions utilising printed functionality and paper substrates - particularly for developing countries where such solutions would have massively transformative impact and have the opportunity to reach billions of people.
What will make your time feel well spent?
- New collaborations/collaboration opportunities - both local and international
- More concrete ways to fund activities, as this is a particular issue at present
- Understanding of new technologies which have the chance to transform diagnostics (health/environment/agriculture/veterinary etc etc)
- Formation of multi disciplinary teams to tackle problem
What would you like to share during the meeting?
- Main thing from my side is to create awareness for engineering platforms available on which to implement biological/chemical etc solutions. Critical for long term success, but often overlooked.
- In this regard, be in a position in forums to share the benefits of developing paper based platforms for limited resource settings
- Discussion of WHO ASSURED criteria, and how the new technologies have the opportunity to address these and other important criteria for developing products for developing world.


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6 Reviews Written5 Helpful Votes
Sail Date: April 2009
We are an active recently retired couple who travel. Our preference is for small ship with personal service. For the past few years we have been sailing on European river boats and barges. We thought we'd give this reasonably new line ... Read More
We are an active recently retired couple who travel. Our preference is for small ship with personal service. For the past few years we have been sailing on European river boats and barges. We thought we'd give this reasonably new line a try. This was an audition cruise for Azamara. We'd say they passed. We certainly would book them again. The Azamara Journey is a small ship, holding about 700 passengers. On this 14 night transatlantic cruise it was about 2/3 full - 485 passengers. With a crew of 404, the passenger to cruise ratio was quite favorable. There were no crowds to contend with, which was just fine with us. Disease prevention was a priority for the crew. The Captain made specific note of this and consistent with the policy the crew tried to avoid shaking hands. There were hand sanitizers everywhere and crew stationed at the entrance to dining rooms to not only greet passengers but to kind of assure people used the sanitizer. It was subtle, but it worked. There was activity overload with overlapping activities that would occupy anyone's day. If you couldn't find something to do it was your fault, certainly not the ship's. Besides the usual games and trivia contests there was an enrichment program with one or two speakers a day on sea days. The speakers included Nigel Marven, a British biologist with his own TV series very similar to the late Steve Irwin who was popular in the US. Nigel was extremely entertaining. The second speaker also was quite familiar with sea animals by profession and spoke of these. He also was a historian and gave talks on pirates and Atlantic history. He was informative and dramatic. The third speaker was a horticulturalist. This was a topic that did not interest us, so we didn't attend. One passenger described the cruise as a seven day all inclusive resort followed by a seven day cruise. This is an accurate characterization. There was quite an extensive art program with a very knowledgeable art manager. It should be noted that we had a couple of days of rough seas that caused cancellation of some activities and changes in lectures and entertainment. The service on the ship was exceptional, from the Captain on down. Everyone had a big smile and a warm greeting. They went out of their way to see that everything was just right. We had a suite and our butler, Pravin, went out of his way to anticipate our needs. The cabin attendant, Alvin, and his assistant kept the cabin spotless. We hadn't planned on excursions as we like exploring on our own if we can. Nigel Marven arranged two spontaneous excursions though. We didn't go on the first, but the people who did raved about it. This was a search for a rare bird in the Azores, which they found. We did go on his other trip in Mallorca to search for tortoises, birds and snakes. Found all three. His knowledge and enthusiasm were priceless. We elected a Club Continent Suite (formerly Sky Suite) as we thought we might be spending more time in the cabin on a transatlantic crossing than we would on a typical cruise. The suites gave more space, more storage space and a full bath with shower. People in the standard verandah cabins complained that the showers were too small. The river boats and barges typically had small bathrooms and we had our own sailboat, so we are used to small showers. It seemed to be a concern though. The cabins were well appointed. We read reviews of Azamara dining which complained about the food. Our experience did not bear this out. We felt the menus in the Discoveries were well thought out, the food well prepared and beautifully presented. With the exception of a hotel barge in France the food was the best we've had on a cruise ship. The new complimentary house wine policy was welcome (of course the base price of the cruise has been increased to account for the "free" wine. The wines were quite good, coming from Australia, Spain, Chile and Coastal California. Unlimited complimentary dining in specialty restaurants for suite guests is now part of the new Azamara Club policy. The menus in the restaurants were the same each day and frankly were less interesting than those of the main dining room. The big draw I guess is the choice of steaks in Prime C and the lobster in Aqualina and of course to some the status of dining in the specialty restaurants. The service, as one would expect, was more attentive in the specialty restaurants. A small ship is not going to have the same glitz for shows as the large cruise ships. The entertainment venue was called the Cabaret and that is an appropriate designation. The entertainment was cabaret performers. All were very very good. These included a violist, a pianist, a singer who played leads in Les Mis and Phantom in London's West End, an impressionist and a comedian. The latter two were Las Vegas types. The house band, singers and dancers were excellent. The pianist/singer, Dan Daly, who played the Cova Cafe, had a big and well deserved following. Usually, lounge singers are not our cup of tea. Not the case here. Boarding in Miami and disembarking in Barcelona were both a piece of cake. Overall, a great time. Read Less