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6th Annual CAM Car Cruise
- August 9th, 2014
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Date/Time: August 9th (Sunday) 4pm
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Gorgeous cars will cruise on through from Sac State to Fulton Avenue on a regulated route with no stops this August 9th for what's known as Sacramento's BEST Car Cruise and Show. Spectators of all ages are welcome to cheer Cruisers along the path from Sac State to Fulton Avenue, then walk freely around Fulton to enjoy some summer fun! Cruise begins at 4:00 pm, ending in a car show and music festival 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Fulton. Keep scrolling to fill out the Cruiser Registration Form!
Pre-registration for vehicles closes on Thursday, August 7 at 5:00 pm.
The California Automobile Museum has partnered with ClearPlex and the Fulton Avenue Business Association to ensure a steady regulated Cruise along the route, making this cruise the BEST in Sacramento, and quite the spectacle. Led by a siren-happy vintage fire truck, the cruise is packed full with cars from all eras! The Model T Club has made a fun addition in the past as the drivers and passengers dressed as gangsters and flappers. This non-stop cruise happens only once a year in August to complement the famed Reno event, Hot August Nights! The cruise is open to all year, make, and model vehicles.
Paul Robins – California Automobile Museum Car Cruise
We have added some great entertainment this year the Cruisers and spectators can all enjoy on Fulton Avenue. The Cruise will end on Fulton Avenue in a huge car show between El Camino and Marconi for a huge event emceed by our special guest Paul Robins of FOX40 News. Everyone will enjoy a music festival starring Tattooed Love Dogs, beer garden, vendor booths, kids activities and gorgeous cars along Fulton. This is the BEST way for the entire family to spend the afternoon among beautiful cars!
Other bands include The Tick-Tock Men, Vibrocounts, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, and Last Two Standing. Expect to see these bands and more along Fulton Avenue during the car show!
Car Show Awards presented by our sponsors
1. Favorite Muscle Car … Specialty Sales Classics
2. Favorite GM … Big O Tires
3. Favorite Mopar … Visor Guard
4. Favorite Ford … Tracklogic Motorsports
5. Favorite Street Rod … Victory Lines
6. Favorite Truck … Xilinx
7. Favorite Orphan … First Northern Bank
8. Favorite Foreign … Fantasy Junction
9. Favorite Sports Car … Canepa
10. Favorite Original/Un-restored …Fantasy Junction
11. Favorite Lowrider …
12. Favorite Vintage Motorcycle … Fantasy Junction
13. Favorite Rockabilly/Suede/Rat Rod … Batteries Plus
14. Favorite Convertible … 2WorkingforYou
15. Favorite Ford Model T/A …
16. Young Gun … Folsom Glenn Car Wash
Registration is open for cruisers and vendors! Spectators are Free.
Scroll further for the online registration form.
Cruisers: Cruiser registration is $49 ($44 for Gearhead Members). Use the form below to register as a cruiser, or you can call the museum or register in person.
Vendors: If you would like to become a vendor at this year's Cruise, please fill out and submit the 2014 Cruise Vendor Application.
Sponsors: If you would like to help sponsor this year's, check out our 2014 Cruise Sponsor Application.
Need help? Contact the Museum at 916-442-6802


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At Rest, Rachael Herman (2012), oil on canvas, 500 mm x 500 mm
At first glance, one could perhaps be duped into thinking that these here limbs are just a run-of-the-mill pair of horse legs, and yes, to a great extent, they are. However, what struck me as unique (the horse is in fact called 'Unique'. See what I did there…) about these particular equine appendages is the stance in which they are positioned – a rather dainty 'quatrieme devant' in fact – so much so I simply had to recapture the moment in oils.


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At the Fair Isle class that I taught last weekend we had lots of fun. The greatest shock to me was that of the 4 participants, 3 of them were continental knitters, that is to say that they hold their yarn in their left hand when knitting instead of the right hand method that most of us in North America were taught.
This was amazing in that we were going to investigate the 2 handed Fair Isle method of knitting where each hand holds a colour and stitches are worked using both continental and British methods. This is usually a stretch for many of us right handers as the continental method, although extremely simple to accomplish, is really hard to learn for us profound "North" paws. Continental knitters seem to have an advantage as it's usually easier to catch on to the right handed method. All did very well!
The highlight of the class was when I insisted that everyone have a chance to cut a single "steek"seam on one of the samples that I had knit to prove to the participants that the whole piece was not going to disintegrate before their very eyes. After the shudders, averted eyes and head shakes, I was surprised that when I asked who wanted to go first, all 4 hands went up. As Teira put it: "It isn't my knitting; I don't mind cutting it."
Last Tuesday at the Kingston Knitting Circle meeting at Chapters, I happened to hear the Siren of the magazine department calling to me and I found 2 new knitting magazines in their first issues: the first was Fons & Porter's Love of Knitting where on p. 24 they offered an excellent display of different methods of steeking and finishing the rough edges with fabulous pictures. I wish I had a chance to read the magazine before the class so that I could have shown it to everyone, but it might have taken away some of the WOW factor of the experience. Anyway, here is a link to the content page of this American magazine.
The other magazine that I picked up in its first edition is pricey, but that is exactly what intrigued me about it. I thought: "Who would pay $20 for a magazine???" But somewhere in its pages I read a quote that likened "The Knitter" to a quality coffee table book that would stand the test of time. I have to agree. It's absolutely beautiful - 12 exquisite patterns and lots of extremely interesting insights from the creme de la creme of the British Knitting elite.
Here is a link to an interactive introduction to what's inside. http://www.zinio.com/express3?issue=336872700
I'm not sure if Chapters has any more copies; I read on p. 89 that issue 2 was supposed to be hitting the stands in Britain on Feb. 7th and will feature Colour and Fair Isle work. I guess it will take a little while for this next edition to make its way over here, but meanwhile check this one out. It truly is a fine fashion magazine for the serious knitter who longs to learn more about the art and construction of his/her craft and its patterns.


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Lieutenant General SK Saini, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, assumed the command of the Southern Army on October 1, 2018.
On his first day in office, the General Officer laid wreath at the National War Memorial, Pune to pay homage to the martyrs and later reviewed Guard of Honour. An alumni of Sainik School Kapurthala, National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy Dehradun, he was commissioned into 7 JAT in June 1981. He has commanded his Battalion, a Mountain Brigade, a Counter Insurgency Force in J&K and a Corps in the Western Theatre. His staff experience includes tenanting the appointments of Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade, General Staff Officer-1 (Operations) of an Infantry Division and Director in Military Operations Branch at the Army Headquarters. He has also been Brigadier General Staff of a Corps deployed in J&K, Deputy Director General (Strategy) in the Perspective Planning Directorate and Deputy Director General Key Result Area Monitoring Cell, COAS Secretariat. Besides, he has been a Weapons Instructor in the National Security Guards Training Centre, Senior Directing Staff at the National Defence College, New Delhi and Commandant of the Indian Military Academy.
In his last appointment as the Director General (Manpower and Personnel Services) he initiated a number of significant measures in Human Resource polices of all ranks. The Officer has also served as the Deputy Chief Military Personnel Officer in the UN Mission in Iraq-Kuwait, attended an exercise on peacekeeping conducted by the Global Peace Operations Initiative in Mongolia and a counter terrorism exercise in Australia.


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WonderSlim Review. If you are packing a few extra pounds and are struggling to get lose them, I can guarantee you that you are not alone! Did you know that around 45% of Americans wished to lose weight in their new year's resolution back in 2015? So you are not the only one who is struggling with your weight!
What to do?
One option is to try a meal replacement shake. So today we will be talking all things weight loss shakes in our WonderSlim review.
WonderSlim Review – What Are These Shakes All About?
WonderSlim Review. These weight loss shakes have a parent company and they have been around since 2001. That's a pretty long time! So what are these shakes all about?
WonderSlim is a meal replacement shake to help people lose weight without having to skip meals or another unhealthy habit. The idea is that you have a shake for breakfast instead of either skipping breakfast or having an unhealthy breakfast such as cereal. But you still get all the vitamins and nutrients by drinking these shakes. If you want to lose a little more weight faster, you can also replace lunch with a shake. But it is recommended that you first start with replacing breakfast just to make sure this product is right for you. Then the idea is to eat a healthy and nutritious dinner.
These shakes are super convenient. They come in a powder which you can mix with water or milk. Simply mix the powder with a spoon. Or if you want to get a little more fancy, mix with a blender or shaker cup.
These shakes are also available in a ready to drink pack. These are really convenient, but as you would expect, the ready to drink packs are more expensive per serving.
But meal replacement shakes are not the only thing that WonderSlim does. They also do diet kits, fruit drinks, diet bars, soups, snacks, desserts, hot drinks, and supplements just to name a few. We won't be going through these today, but if you are interested in learning more about one of these products, click here to be taken to their site.
There are a range of flavors to suit even the fussiest of customers. They are.
- Chocolate
- Chocolate cream
- Mocha cream
- Vanilla cream
- Strawberry cream
- Coco mint cream
- Dark cocoa cream
- Hazelnut cocoa cream
- Variety pack
What Do They Taste Like?
There have been a few brands of meal replacement shakes that I have tried in the past which were… Well… Basically undrinkable!
So are these shakes any better?
I am pleased to say that these shakes actually taste really good. No chalky taste texture which is awesome. Most of the flavors are pretty creamy which is nice. If you want a less creamy shake, try one without the word 'cream' in the title. My favorite flavor is Mocha Cream. Give that one a try.
Cost isn't an issue here just like many meal replacement shakes. They actually save you a lot of money compared to the meal equivalent. Costs around $1.80 per shake / meal.
Nutritional Information
Each WonderSlim shake contains approximately 15g of protein. This is great as this will help you go for longer after drinking a shake. It is also a higher amount of protein than many of their competitors. WonderSlim shakes contain 24 vitamins and minerals. They are: Vitamin A, C, D, E, K, B6, B12, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, biotin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum.
Gluten Free & Kosher
Some of the flavors are gluten free and kosher. Just be sure to order the gluten free or kosher option which are clearly marked.
150% Satisfaction Guarantee
This is a very uncommon. Often you would see a money back guarantee but a 150% money back guarantee? Seems crazy to me! So that means that if you bought $100 worth of WonderSlim shakes and were unsatisfied with them, you would get back $150. So crazy! And this goes for all their products, not just the meal replacement shakes.
Free Shipping
Who doesn't love free shipping. If you live in continental US, you get free shipping if you spend $69 or more on any WonderSlim product.
Now we come to the necessary part of any review. WonderSlim review – shortfalls. The biggest thing that I don't like is that some of the flavors have aspartame in them. Aspartame is a artificial sweetener which should be avoided according to recent studies. So stick with the flavors without aspartame then you should be fine, they are clearly labeled.
Also, after reading about one too many WonderSlim review online, I noticed that there were a few people that don't like the taste of these shakes. Personally I think that they are crazy because they taste great. But I guess not everyone has the same tastes so I had to add that one in here.
Ok, so there wasn't much that I didn't like about WonderSlim shakes. That's because in my opinion they are really good option for weight loss. Yep, they help you lose weight. So what are some of their other benefits?
- I also think that taste great! I really enjoy having them for breakfast.
- They contain the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
- Free shipping over $69.
- They are super cheap per meal.
- They offer a 150% money back guarantee! This means that you get your money back plus more if you're not satisfied with these products.
Final Verdict
WonderSlim have done a great job with their meal replacement shakes. As mentioned before, I haven't looked into their other products, but their shakes are great! They taste awesome, are super cheap, and actually help you lose weight. Highly recommend for those looking to lose weight or even don't have time to make breakfast before work.
Best Place to Buy WonderSlim Shakes?
Where to buy WonderSlim shakes? There aren't many options for buying WonderSlim shakes. They cannot be bought in stores so that leave online.
Basically there are only 2 places you can buy these shakes. You can get them on directly on the manufacturers website or on Amazon.
Thanks for reading our WonderSlim review. If you have any questions at all, please post them in the comments below.
WonderSlim is on SALE Now. When you buy directly from WonderSlim.com or click the "Buy on WonderSlim.com" button below you will recieve 20% off WonderSlim! Just use this coupon code: 20NIBBLE. But hurry, sale ends at Midnight on 6th November 2016.


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A surprising number of consumers may not realize the important difference between credit unions and conventional banks. When an individual walks into a typical bank, they are just a customer. A credit union member, however, is part owner in the facility. The reason is because credit unions are owned by their customers, who are also called members. Credit unions are nonprofit organizations that have specific requirements as to their members. In order to join a credit union, an individual must have a common bond with other members. For example, an employer, religion, community or other common interest may be the leading factor behind some credit unions. Assuming an individual is part of these select groups, they may be able to join.
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Making Space for Life!
It's time for me to embark on a new journey, one of clearing out the clutter, making space to live life by responding to my energetic being by using my physical being to remove "stuff". I've always loved "stuff," things that I think will make me happy, but it is time in my life where I want to rejoice in knowing that I have enough. I trust that simplifying my life will continue to open up areas in my life where I can trust that life is wonderful without the acquistion of "stuff". I truly believe that there are so many experiences ahead for me as a result of this new movement to change my lifestyle, by making room physically and emotionally. This challenge will be work for me and if anyone has time to join the conversation and offer advice to support my new path I welcome it!
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Hi Ann! Great step and I send you my encouragements. When my friends visit us they often think our flat is quite minimalistic (they say it looks as if we had just settled in) – I actually think there is still too much stuff around!! So next time my husband and I fill one of these "time to pass on" bag, I'll think of this post here.
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Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy Note 3, the Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500) is making the jump to Android 5.0 Lollipop in Russia. The update weighs in at a hefty 1.05GB and has restrictions for the internal storage.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop update is over 1GB
First off, you'll need around 3GB to complete the update, so you may need to move some stuff off to the microSD card or to a computer. And you may not be able to get all of it back either.
After the install completes it will permanently eat 950MB of the storage. This is due to the new runtime, called ART. It compiles your apps the first time you boot your phone and stores the result, which where those 950MB go. Dalvik had an app cache too, but that was smaller.
So, if you're in Russia and have a Galaxy S4 - the Exynos one - you can check for updates from the settings menu.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
I bought samsung galaxy a7 from Saudi and not getting any lollipop update notification.
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I wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year 2010..in a few days! Julianne and I will be at Liberty University for their WinterFest. We're really looking forward to it.
I will be back here after the New Year with an update. Pictures to share and more!
Perhaps the Lord will return in 2010…….


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Your Best Grade Inc. provides exam preparation material and online practice questions for various exams including HESI A2 exam and NCLEX BluePrint. HESI nursing exam is given by pre-nursing students for admission colleges and universities nursing program. The format of the exam is tough and requires students to have an indepth knowledge of the subject. Your Best Grade has the most updated practice questions, study guides and tips for students to help them achieve higher grades in the exam. For more Info - http://www.yourbestgrade.com/hesi/


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Guidelines for Presenters
The following list contains general information about the East-West Center International Graduate Student Conference:
- On the Opening Day (Thursday), please register at the reception desk between 1 pm - 4 pm and collect your name tag and conference package. The registration will be located on the outdoor lanai, in front of the Imin Conference Center, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. On the following days (Friday and Saturday), the registration table will be located on the second floor of the Imin Conference Center, near the top of the stairs on the mountain side of the building. For those of you who need a receipt, please ask for it at the registration table.
- The Conference Opening Ceremony will be at Keoni Auditorium, Imin Conference Center. All registered participants are warmly invited to the reception that follows the Opening Ceremony at Wailana Room.
- Please wear your name tag to all conference meals.
- All conference rooms are equipped with LCD projectors and PC laptops. For Mac users, we do not provide a converter (so we prefer you do the presentation in Windows format). For those of you who would like to use PowerPoint or other laptop-based presentations, you can upload your presentation during registration on Thursday between 1 pm to 4pm. Please locate the correct laptop computer (by room name) and upload your presentation into the correct folder (by panel session number). Please also note that, while we will make every effort to provide technical support, it is possible that due to circumstances beyond our and your control, the projector or laptop may not work. Please be prepared to give your talk without such aids, if necessary. (Note: Presenters are not required to use the PowerPoint presentation. It is optional.)
- Please bring pen/pencil and paper to the conference in case you would like to take notes. Each presenter will have 15 minutes for their presentation plus 5 -10 minutes for individual Q and A. Each presentation has to start and end on time, since the schedules for each room are coordinated with other sessions. The moderator will notify you when you have 5 minutes left, so that you can get ready to wrap up your presentation. If you reach 15 minutes, the moderator may ask you to leave the podium or stop your presentation. After all presenters have given their presentation, remaining time will be devoted to group panel discussion.
- Please note that moderators may either open your individual 5 -10 minutes Q and A session right after your presentation or may save the time for the panel Q and A session at the end of the session.
- Each presentation room is about the same size as a regular class room, or even smaller, so you will not need a microphone.
- For those of you receiving a Travel Grant Award, please sign your award agreement and pick up your check at the Reception desk. Those coming from abroad are forewarned that they should cash their Travel Grant Award checks on the two working days of the conference (Thursday and Friday). Please do NOT forget to bring the requisite Tax Form papers as previously instructed.
- You are not required to submit your research paper.


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The Harris County District Attorney has dropped the soliciting a prostitute charge against a Halliburton executive.
This comes after Joseph Andolino's attorney Paul Doyle said in a radio interview the Harris County Sheriff's Office mishandled the case.
Doyle said Saturday morning evidence showed detectives who handled the prostitution sting a month ago falsified documents in the probe.
Andolino asked for a received a speedy trial in the case.
Doyle says he believes the actions of the investigators should now be turned over to the police integrity unit.
The criminal defense attorney also said he's suspicious of all the prostitution arrests that took place just before Sheriff Adrian Garcia's reelection bid.
Doyle says his clients reputation has been damaged but he feels Adolino wants to move on with his life.
Adolino was arrested with just over a half dozen men last month after investigators arranged for the males to meet with a prostitute at a local hotel.
The case was handled in Judge Mike Fields' court.
I've made a call to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office and once I get a response it will be posted!


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The Feast Festival happens annually each November but you don't have to wait that long to be part of the action.
Feast began in 1997 a by group of arts and community cultural workers. Margie Fischer, Damien Carey, Helen Bock and Luke Cutler worked together to create a community arts festival for the lesbian and gay community in Adelaide.
Presently, Feast is a major event on the festival calendar & is South Australia's largest LGBTIQ curated cultural festival. It is a truly international event, bringing performers from all over the world and attracting visitors from near and far.


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You might think that we have reached an age where print media is totally dead. Yes, a lot of printing companies have closed in recent years. However, it doesn't mean you should abandon print media as an advertising technique.
You could make the most out of it if you are trying to reach certain groups of people. You should not be surprised if in certain fields, brochures are still very popular.
If you apply to certain schools and universities, you will be given brochures to know more about the institutions. Of course, they have websites, but they also provide more details using brochures. There are students who visit the campus before enrolling and so these brochures are handed out to them. Those who want to get counselling and advice may also pick up some brochures related to the problem they are trying to solve. They are available in related offices within the school.
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Hospitals, clinics and health offices also provide brochures to provide people with more information. This is true especially in rural areas where people don't have strong Internet access. There are several topics that could be covered in health-related brochures. The most popular ones are related to family planning and disease prevention.
There are instances when the government also provides information to the people using brochures. They still find brochure printing effective. It does not cost the government much, and it reaches a lot of people at the same time. Government officials release brochures for new laws, executive orders and campaigns.
Small businesses
If you are a business owner, you will benefit the most from brochure printing. The main reason behind it is that you want to target local audiences. You don't want to buy time on nationwide television and spend millions of pounds. Besides, the entire country is not necessarily your market. Online advertising helps, but it is also directed to a more general audience group. Choosing brochures for advertising helps a lot in catering only to a small group of people, but they are certainly going to buy your products and services.
Whatever field you are in right now, you can go for brochures if you think they are beneficial in moving your cause forward. Aside from brochures, you may also use exhibition stands, pull up banners and flyers for advertising. Just make sure you choose the best printing companies for quality results. You don't want to end up with something that no one will appreciate.
In the future, there will be more advertising techniques available, but print media will surely stay. As long as there are people who are willing to read information in print, there will always be printing companies available to provide this service.


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Typing in Steel White Table at google finally returns my site as the first hit; for the first few weeks the hits returned would be related to white table lamps made out of steel.
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Cottage Cheese and a Donut
I walked to Sobeys today (a grocery store) and bought salad, cottage cheese, peanut butter, bread, and stole some plastic knives and forks (they were for patrons of the salad bar, I assumed). I then went to Tim Hortons and got a coffee (single-single) and the Featured Donut of the Month, a chocolate mint lump of dough cooked in lard.
What I Did Today
I created another exciting category: What I Did Today. Man, I'm just full of ideas (and other stuff; goes without saying) today.
Google tricks
Google is more than a search engine; it can also be used as a:
- Calculator:
simply enter the calculation you'd like done into the search box and hit the Enter key or click on the Google Search button. The calculator can solve math problems involving basic arithmetic, more complicated math, units of measure and conversions, and physical constants.
- Definitions:
To see a definition for a word or phrase, simply type the word "define," then a space, and then the word(s) you want defined.
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Diesel fuel produces a strong smelling, somewhat sweet odour, and it can be overpowering to people who are exposed to the smell for prolonged periods. Removing this chemical odour from your home and clothes is simple and inexpensive with a few household supplies.
Remove diesel smell from clothes
Separate your washing as usual. Put the first load in the washing machine.
Pour a little soft drink, such as cola, into the washing machine on top of your washing powder. If it is a small load, only use about a quarter of a can; if it is a medium load, use half a can; if it is a full load, use the whole can.
Wash and dry the clothes as usual.
Remove diesel from carpets
Find all diesel spots on carpet, or smell your carpet where the diesel may have spilt.
Pour a small amount of cola on the offending areas of your carpet. Allow the liquid to sit for no more than three minutes. Perform a patch test to see what your carpet can endure. Dark soft drinks are usually very acidic, so ignore the stain that the liquid may have made on your light carpet, and pay attention to the fibres. If they show no damage you can leave it for one minute, then increase to two minutes if there's still no damage, then three.
Pour a few drops of water on the cola to neutralise the acid. Blot this up with paper towels.
Spray the carpet cleaner, stain remover or degreaser on to the spot where you poured the cola.
Allow this to sit for five minutes and scrub with the scrubbing brush. Blot the cleaner up with paper towels.
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Science Fiction and Communism Conference
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The American University in Bulgaria, in collaboration with Sofia University, is pleased to announce a call for papers for its first conference on "Science Fiction and Communism". This conference seeks to explore the complex relationship between the communist regime of the past century and science fiction. It also aims to address the cultural, historical, and political contexts of "communist" SF and "communism in SF". We see science fiction not as a mere outcome of state policy or propaganda, but as an active agent in educational strategies, urbanism, and addressing gender issues.
Abstract proposals deadline: February 23, 2017
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Heroine Ileana who has decided to stay put in Hindi cinema is choosing her projects carefully after the stupendous success of her debut film in Bollywood, 'Barfi'. The actress had been in huge demand post that success but she hasn't signed in on many movies trying to cash in the craze. It is now heard that Ileana has signed a new romantic comedy movie where she will be paired up with actor Saif Ali Khan.
The film will be directed by Raj & DK, who recently made 'Go Goa Gone'. Saif Ali Khan not only acts but produces the film as well, under his banner Illuminati Films. Apart from this film Ileana has only one other movie on sets currently, 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero', where she is paired up with Shahid Kapoor.


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After a trademark filing went public resulting in intense fan reaction and general curiosity from the comics industry, DC Entertainment saw the final take on its new logo hit the web today. Media and design website Fast Company revealed the final version of a new mark for DC -- one whose animated nature reveals a variety of effects, design elements and other colorful twists on the logo, allowing for themes ranging from Green Lantern to Batman to "Watchmen."
In the story, the site plays up secret identities and superpowers as the new visual cornerstone for DC Entertainment. The logo, which was reportedly in the works for nearly a year, will debut on comic book covers this March. On the heels of that will be a new DC Entertainment website which will focus on the company's entire slate of media offerings, expanding beyond its comic publishing line.
"We didn't want a static logo, but a living identity that could capture the power of our characters and storytelling," DC SVP of franchise management Amit Desai said in the story. "What is special about DC content is the notion of a dual identity. When you think about our DC Comics superheroes, there's a secret identity. When you think about Vertigo, it's this notion of good vs. evil in many of the stories. And so, in addition to flexibility, the new logo communicates this idea of dual identity: There's more than meets the eye. You have to take a closer look to understand the richness of our characters and stories."
The peel-back logo replaces the "DC Spin" which was introduced in 2005 to much fanfare as it replaced the "DC Bullet" which had been in place since 1977. Like most big changes in comics, the leak of the new logo was met with some resistance from readers and bloggers. But DC reportedly tested the new mark with focus groups to their satisfaction. "This was the top performing concept across all consumer segments," Desai told Fast Company.
Updated at 9:55 AM PST: DC has released the following press release and additional images:
Official Press Release
DC Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company and home to iconic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD, revealed today a new brand identity. The new identity is reflective of the company's mission to fully realize the value of a rich portfolio of brands, stories and characters, distinguished by incredible breadth and depth across publishing, media and merchandise. A new logo for DC Comics was also introduced, closely aligning with DC Entertainment's new mark.
"It's a new era at DC Entertainment and the new look reflects a dynamic, bold approach while at the same time celebrates the company's rich heritage and robust portfolio of characters," stated John Rood, EVP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development for DC Entertainment. "It was just a few months ago that Superman, Batman and many of our other Super Heroes were updated when we launched DC Comics - The New 52 and now it's time to do the same for the company's identity while remaining true to the power of storytelling which is still at the heart of DC Entertainment."
DC Entertainment worked with Landor Associates, one of the world's leading brand consulting and design firms, to develop an identity that creates a visual connection among the company, its three brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD and its vast array of properties as well as celebrates the power of the company's stories and characters. The design of the new DC Entertainment identity uses a "peel" effect - the D is strategically placed over the C with the upper right-hand portion of the D peeling back to unveil the hidden C - symbolizing the duality of the iconic characters that are present within DC Entertainment's portfolio.
"It was our goal to capture DC Entertainment in a dynamic and provocative identity. Our solution is a living expression which changes and adapts to the characters, story lines and the ways fans are consuming content," explains Nicolas Aparicio, Executive Creative Director at Landor's San Francisco office. "The new identity is built for the digital age, and can easily be animated and customized to take full advantage of the interactivity offered across all media platforms."
The new brand identity will come to life across all consumer touch points in order to create a clear and consistent message in support of DC Entertainment. The new identity will begin to appear on comic books and graphic novels as well as new websites in March. Consumers will also see the new identity rolled out over time on other DC Entertainment products from Warner Bros. including film, television, interactive games and merchandise.
"We believe our new brand identity will strongly resonate with our loyal fans who will want to proudly express their affinity for DC Entertainment and their passion for their favorite stories and characters, this new look allows them to easily do this. In addition we were excited to update our identity, it's not often a company gets to revisit something as important as its brand and we took the opportunity to make sure it represented the multi-media business we set out to build with the formation of DC Entertainment," said Amit Desai, SVP of Franchise Management for DC Entertainment.


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This issue has variants.
Mad looks at comic strips over the years, culled from past issues of "the best newspaper comics satires, comic magazine hero parodies, Don Martin insanity and Sergio Aragones madness."
Inside Front Cover (full color)
Also includes photos (no credits given) of Schulz,
Kelly, Ernst, Saunders, Walker, and Lazarus.
Five famous comic strip creators lampoon the strips of other creators (0.7 page each):
Schulz spoofing himself (kind of)
Kelly spoofing "Miss Peach"
Ernst and Saunders spoofing "Peanuts"
Walker spoofing "the Heart of Juliet Jones"
Lazarus spoofing "Steve Canyon"
Parodies of The Flintstones, The Honeymooners, Untouchables, Candid Camera, To Tell the Truth, Jack Paar Show, You Bet Your Life, and Person to Person.
Comics drawn in the styles of Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Grant Wood, Millet, Rousseau, and Whistler.
Two-page spread.
Indexer originally listed art credits, both pencils and inks, as "Fabian Madrach; Bradford Madrach" but art appears to be parts of art from other sequences listed in this issue, and neither Madrach is listed in credits for any MAD issue on the "Totally MAD" CD.
Inside Back Cover (full color)
Back Cover. Title from table of contents of "Totally MAD" CD.


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Wolfgang Schuster studied law, obtained a doctorate in civil law and went on to study at the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA) in Paris. Important stages of his career took him to Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1986, where he was Mayor for seven years, and subsequently to Stuttgart, where he was Deputy Mayor for Culture, Education and Sport for four years up to the beginning of 1997 and thereafter Mayor for 16 years.
Wolfgang Schuster has been a member of the German Council for Sustainable Development since 2013. Among other offices he holds, he is Chairman of the European Foundation for Education, Honorary President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) in Brussels and Honorary Vice President of the global network United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in Barcelona.
Curriculum Vitae
- January 2013
- Professor of the state of Baden-Württemberg
- January 2013
- Honorary citizen of the state capital Stuttgart
- 1997 – 2013
- Mayor of Stuttgart
- 1993 – 1996
- Deputy Mayor for Culture, Education and Sport in Stuttgart
- 1986 – 1993
- Mayor of Schwäbisch Gmünd
- 1980 – 1986
- Chief Municipal Clerk of the state capital Stuttgart; Head of the Personal Unit of Mayor Manfred Rommel
- 1978 – 1980
- Advisor at the Baden-Württemberg State Ministry under Minister-President Dr Hans Filbinger and Minister-President Lothar Späth
- 1975 – 1980
- City councillor in Ulm
- 1976 – 1977
- Post Graduate studies at the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA) in Paris
- 1974 – 1976
- Second state examination in Stuttgart
Legal traineeship as a civil servant of Baden-Württemberg in Ulm
Doctorate in civil law
- 1969 – 1973
- First state examination in law in Freiburg
Studied Law, Governance and Public Policy at the universities of Tübingen, Geneva and Freiburg
Involved in university policy as deputy chair of the Senate of the University of Freiburg
- 1968 – 1969
- Military service with the mountain troopers in Mittenwald; reserve officer candidate
- 1968
- Obtained 'Abitur' (advanced school-leaving certificate) at Humboldt Gymnasium (grammar school) in Ulm
- Since 1979
- Married to Dr Stefanie Schuster, General Practitioner and Doctor of Occupational Medicine;
Three children, five grandchildren
- 5 Sept 1949
- Born in Ulm, Germany
Current offices and functions
- Vice-President of the non-profit foundation Stuttgart Institute of Sustainability
- Member of the German Council for Sustainable Development
- Chairman of the European Foundation for Education
- Honorary President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), Brussels (association of 54 national, municipal and regional associations from 40 countries)
- Honorary Vice-President of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Barcelona (around 170,000 member cities, local and regional governments in 136 countries, representing more than three billion people)
- Managing Director of the INSE
Founder of international networks (based in Stuttgart)
- Cities for Mobility (members: 650 cities, companies, universities and research institutes from 82 countries)
- Cities for Children (members: 62 cities from 30 European countries, European Council, CEMR, Committee of the Regions)
- Cities for Local Integration Policy (CLIP) (members: 35 cities from 22 countries, CEMR, six universities, European Council, European Parliament, European Commission, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
- Cities for Sports (CfS) (members: 25 cities from 11 countries)
Former functions and offices
- Chairman of the Executive Board of the non-profit foundation Deutsche Telekom Stiftung
- Member of the Committee of Experts for the German Government's Seventh Report on Older People ('Altenbericht')
- Chair of the Supervisory Board of the public transport operating company Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen AG
- Chair of the Supervisory Board of the public transport association Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart GmbH
- Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH (Stuttgart Airport)
- Chair of the water supply association Zweckverband Landeswasserversorgung
- Chair of the water supply association Zweckverband Bodensee-Wasserversorgung
- Member of the Supervisory Board of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
- Chair of the Supervisory Board of Baden-Württembergische Bank (BW Bank)
- Chair of the Board of Directors of Stuttgart State Theatre
- Chair of the Coordination Committee of the Stuttgart Metropolitan Region
- Member of the Regional Assembly of the Region of Stuttgart
- Member of the Broadcasting Council of the public broadcasting corporation SWR
- Deputy President of the Association of German Cities
- President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), German Section, Cologne
- Member of the Reflection Group on the Future of the EU 2030 (appointed by the European Council consisting of the 27 Heads of State and Government)
- Member of the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities (UNACLA), Nairobi
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We hope you will seek our assistance while preparing for college and throughout your entire college experience.
StudentAid.ed.gov can assist you in planning your education and finding the means to pay for school. Additionally, it offers information on career development and military services.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA on the Web) Learn more about federal student aid and apply for a Parent FSA ID and a Student FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. Adrian College's FAFSA school code is 002234.
The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid can help you estimate your student's eligibility for need-based financial aid. It also contains links to information on scholarship opportunities (FastWeb!) and updates on potential scholarship scams.
The U.S. Department of Education contains many resources and tips to help parents and students from kindergarten through high school.
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Federal regulations require that students make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards the completion of their degree and maintain good academic standing. Students who fall behind in their coursework, or fail to achieve minimum standards for grade point average and completion of classes, risk losing their eligibility for federal and state financial aid, external scholarships/grants/loans, and Adrian College grants and scholarships.
SAP is assessed both qualitatively (by cumulative grade point average) and quantitatively (by earned credit hours). Progress is measured at the end of each semester to determine a student's financial aid eligibility for future enrollment periods. Students not meeting these SAP standards are notified by the Office of Financial Aid (both by mail using their self-reported permanent address and through their Adrian College email account) that they have become ineligible for future financial aid eligibility and the process for appeal.
Those students placed on Financial Aid Warning will have their notifications emailed to their Adrian College email accounts; students placed on Financial Aid Probation and Denied status will have notifications sent to their Adrian College email accounts as well as through mail using their FAFSA permanent address.
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Crafts and Skills of the Native Americans: Tipis, Canoes, Jewelry, Moccasins, and More
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Crafts and Skills of Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made Native Americans famous worldwide as artisans and craftsmen. Readers can replicate traditional Native American living by trying a hand at brain tanning, identifying animal tracks, or constructing a horse saddle. Readers can even make distinctive Native American beaded jewelry, a variety of moccasins, headdresses, and gourd rattles. Native American style is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in the American West.
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ACR 2017 CEO and BOC Chair Reports
On Sunday, James A. Brink, MD, FACR, and William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR, reported on the state of the ACR from the BOC chair's perspective and the CEO's perspective, respectively.
Both Brink and Thorwarth described the innovations and accomplishments that enhance the value of the society to its members as well as the radiology profession. The ACR leaders outlined specific key objectives based the ACR strategic plan, which was approved by the BOC in 2014.
One of the ACR strategic plan's themes is centered on health care payment policies and practice models. Specifically, the plan states that the ACR will help "existing and new practice and payment models recognize the value delivered by radiology." To inform and influence health care policy, noted both Brink and Thorwarth, the ACR Foundation has revised its focus to concentrate on health policy research, including its support of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
Another strategic plan theme is centered on Innovation and Research. Thorwarth described the formation of the ACR Innovation Fund, which was designed to "to support untested, uncommon, and distinctive ideas and activities that lead to groundbreaking efforts that align with and support the goals and objectives of the ACR strategic plan." The funding for these projects is up to $100,000 for a maximum of one year. So far, two cycles of applications have occurred, and 11 proposals from ACR commissions, committees, and staff have been approved.
In support of game-changing technological innovation in machine learning, Brink announced the formation of the Data Science Institute. Areas of focus for the institute include researching use cases, setting standards, and evaluating diagnostic performance. "If we don't take control and guide [AI research and implementation], it may very well take control of us," Brink said.


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It's like any ordinary town in the UK. People bustle up and down the high street going about their business. There's a train station at one end of the street and travellers are hurrying in and out as the tannoy announces the latest departures and arrivals. Yet … if you care to look down at the pavement near the station or glance towards the roadside as you walk down it, or if you look right towards that hangar, on what on the face of it, looks like an industrial estate as you leave the supermarket, you might notice something not ordinary at all. That hangar's roof has lettering on it naming it 'The George Lucas Stage' and down at your feet are star names and near the road are large commemorative plaques honouring some famous actors.
This is Elstree, the home of Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more recently where The King's Speech and Sherlock Holmes: Book of Shadows were made. It has also been the home of numerous other films and British TV series for decades. It is currently the home of Strictly Come Dancing and a popular quiz show, which I and my husband happen to like, called Pointless.
In May 2014, we were lucky enough to get notification that our application for tickets for two afternoon recordings of Pointless in June had been successful, so, we booked a hotel in Elstree and travelled down on the train. It was on our arrival at the Elstree and Borehamwood train station that we saw the stars on the pavement and as we trundled down the high street with our case, we noticed the plaques placed down the side of the road. It is highly likely that that we didn't see all the plaques and stars around Elstree but the ones we did see are in the slideshow at the bottom of this post.
Elstree studios occupy a considerable area, but the entrance to the studios is very near the high street. Walking past and looking through the railings one can see reserved car parking spaces, all named after famous actors! I wonder who has had the thrill of being given the Harrison Ford or Dame Judi Dench parking space!
So, a bit of background on Pointless. Pointless is a quiz show on BBC1 whose main version is for members of the public to win an accumulating jackpot. It occasionally has celebrity editions, brilliantly called Pointless Celebrities, which are for charity. The show is a sort of a reverse Family Fortunes in that the contestants have to try and give an answer which the fewest of the 100 people surveyed gave. For example, if asked to name a film starring Harrison Ford, The Mosquito Coast would be a much better answer than Raiders of the Lost Ark. The contestants score points for the number of people of the 100 who gave their answer, a Pointless answer being the aim, coming up with something which none of the 100 said. This adds money to the jackpot.
This show is entertaining for a number of reasons. For each answer, we find out how many people of the 100 gave that answer. This can be be fascinating. For example, how many people named the current prime minister when asked to name a post-war prime minister. The playability at home factor is high; getting a pointless answer is very satisfying!
However, one of the best things about the show are the presenters. The main presenter is comedian/actor Alexander Armstrong. He, like the contestants, does not know the results of the 100 so he can react genuinely to what the contestants offer as answers and sometimes, at the end of the round, has a try at getting a Pointless answer himself. Where the programme really shines is Alexander's 'Pointless friend' Richard Osman. Richard is there to give details on the results of the 100, what the most popular answers were, what the pointless answers were, and any extra info/ trivia. Osman is very witty and has strong chemistry with Armstrong, and they can bounce some surreal ideas off each other sometimes based on the questions. The contestants can also come in for some gentle ribbing; for example a teacher being clueless on a literature round, not being able to name any authors of the well known books listed! Armstrong can be teased by Osman sometimes, particularly if Armstrong's former comedy partner, and now actor, Ben Miller is mentioned, with Osman saying how wonderful he is!
So, we queued up outside Elstree noting the famously named car parking spaces and were given a security sticker number each. On entering the grounds we were directed into a room which was obviously used as a function room, having a dance floor, bar and tables and chairs. Here we were told we had about half an hour to purchase a drink from the bar, alcoholic or soft. There were a number of 'audience liaison' guys and gals, all with comms headsets, in constant communication with other unseen production staff. One liaison guy came round the tables chatting to everyone, asking where where we were from and if we had been before. Then the big moment arrived and then someone led us all, follow my leader, to the studio. When we got there, and got our first glimpse of the set, it was quite surreal. It was a bit like Mike Teevee in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, when he gets sucked into the TV!
(This is a screenshot. No photos were taken in the studio)
There was the shiny blue and red set with four podiums for the contestants and a lectern for Alexander and the desk which Richard sits at. There were production staff buzzing in and out as we all filed in, filling the rows of seats. We got quite a good position, second row near centre. Soon as we were settled, the 'warm up' guy appeared and immediately started getting us rehearsed on woo-ing This was to do with the 100-0 countdown indicator. When a contestant gives a correct answer, the indicator starts at 100 and starts decreasing with beeps to the number the contestant got. We had to practise woo-ing, starting roughly from 70, because if we started too soon we'd run out of breath! As the warm-up guy said, it sounds weird if you start, run out of breath and then start woo-ing again! After we'd got our collective audience woo-ing practised, our warm-up guy reminded us not to make a noise other than audience response during recording as some people think they're at the movies and start eating crisps or opening drinks! He also warned us about the low camera which would sweep over our heads at quite an alarming speed, threatening to knock out anyone who stood up!
Whilst all this was going on, the contestants, four pairs of people, had arrived on set and stood at the podiums being giving directions by the production staff and any last minute make-up adjustments.
Our warm up guy was chatting to us and calling up any passing production staff for a word. It was all very busy but very friendly. Suddenly our warm up guy mentioned Alexander's name, and on he bounced to say hello. It was quite informal and things were so busy I'd not seen him arrive on set! It's true what they say about television putting weight on you, because Alexander looks a slim, but not thin man on TV, but I felt like he needed a good meal when I saw him in person! Alexander engaged in some friendly chat with us and the warm-up guy and then he went over to meet and greet the contestants, along with Richard who had also arrived since then. We were getting very close to recording now as the the guy who was obviously in charge was talking with Richard and Alexander. Then, everyone took their positions and it began, the music played and Alexander welcomed everyone to Pointless. It was different watching it without the camera changes between Alexander,Richard and the contestants. It just goes to show how important editing is. Everything was pretty much as it's seen on TV except that there are slight pauses while the contestants' answers are checked against the 100's answers and then programmed into the countdowner, and small breaks at the end of each round as a podium was removed. We watched two shows recorded, which took about three hours in all with approximately a fifteen minute break in between to stand up and stretch our legs or take a sip from a water bottle. The returning contestants and Richard and Alexander went off to change their clothes for the next recording.
In the break, the warm-up man asked us all if we had any questions. Someone asked to see the Pointless trophy (given to the finalist couple regardless of whether they win the jackpot). He said it would be smaller than we thought and it was, not as tall as we expected! Someone else asked when our episodes would be broadcast. We were surprised to hear roughly around March next year, but the next episode to be recorded would be the Christmas special. Sure enough, when we trooped out of the studio at the end of our session, there were Christmas trees being brought in!
We really enjoyed it and have an appreciation of how the staff and the stars do a professional and efficient job in making Pointless and how natural Alexander and Richard are.
Certainly not a Pointless experience.
This is a slideshow gallery of the commemorative plaques and pavement stars we saw in Elstree town.


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While many men and women are forgoing pricey cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures as they ride out the effects of the recession, some women are still heading to the doctor's office to get their beauty treatments. And, some are trading their usual trips to the makeup counter in order to get the latest wrinkle-fighting procedure that provides guaranteed results.
According to a recent article in the UK's, Times Online, many British women are finding more value in somewhat pricey Botox treatments and laser hair removal procedures than the average makeup roundup. Women are willing to pay extra to achieve instant results from a medical spa or cosmetic surgeon, and may even be using up their usual beauty budget in order to make it happen.
According to the Times Online, L'Oreal's luxury product division has reported a 13 percent decline in sales for the first six months of the year, while Estee Lauder has reported a 28 percent decline in its fragrances. Fewer women are turning to their favorite luxury brands to provide the beauty fixes they need, and Botox treatments, laser hair removal packages and other non-invasive procedures are slowly becoming a higher priority for many. (Source: Times Online)
Botox and other dermal filler procedures do provide instant results, and some people purchase a package of treatments to save on the total cost of the procedure. In the United States, the average cost of a Botox injection is about $400, while other dermal fillers range from $350 – $600+ depending on the number of treatments required and the brand.
Eyelash lengthening products are another popular product during the recession, and these may soon reduce demand for over-the-counter eyelash thickening products and eyelash enhancers that once ruled the beauty department. In the United States, LATISSE is available for approximately $150 per wand, and promises to lengthen and thicken the lashes in as little as eight weeks. A similar product is being unveiled in the UK this year.


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As much as I'd love for it to be, writing for Padres Public isn't my main occupation. It really isn't an occupation at all. By night I'm Nate from The Vocal Minority but by day and occasionally night I'm Nathan, retail manager. I wear an apron with a name badge and everything. This is what happens when you drop out of college.
One of the things we do as managers that separates us from the rest of the apron-wearers is have meetings. In these meetings we discuss store performance, plans for the next several weeks, and personnel. There's usually a significant amount of griping. It's a great time.
One thing we do that I actually enjoy is force-rank our staff. I like ranking things. I do it in my head all the time. We take each member of the staff and talk about their strengths and weaknesses and then put them in order from most awesome to least awesome. It gives us a good idea of who we should be focusing on for developmental feedback, and also lets us know who might be ready to take on more responsibility.
So because I'm obsessive, I took this and applied it to the Padres roster. I took the current 25 man roster plus players on the 15 day disabled list, thought about it for way less than I should have, and put them in order from 1 to 29. What's my criteria? A combination of offensive and defensive performance, health, reliability, versatility, and my own personal biases. Like I said, I didn't spend that much time thinking about it.
Quick notes on my rankings: 9 out of my top 10 are position players. The pitching on this team is bad, and it should feel bad. Newbies Pedro Ciriaco and Jaff Decker seem like warm bodies on the roster only until Yonder Alonso and Jedd Gyorko return, and warm bodies rank only ahead of cold bodies. Nick Hundley and Yasmani Grandal ranked together? Yeah, I wasn't sure what to do with either on them, so I kind of combined them.
Got gripes about the list? Want to force-rank the Padres yourself? Take it up with management in the comments section.
- Everth Cabrera
- Chase Headley
- Kyle Blanks
- Chris Denorfia
- Jedd Gyorko
- Eric Stults
- Logan Forsythe
- Carlos Quentin
- Will Venable
- Yasmani Grandal
- Nick Hundley
- Yonder Alonso
- Alexi Amarista
- Andrew Cashner
- Jason Marquis
- Luke Gregerson
- Edinson Volquez
- Nick Vincent
- Tim Stauffer
- Tyson Ross
- Cameron Maybin
- Joe Thatcher
- Jesus Guzman
- Huston Street
- Dale Thayer
- Mark Kotsay
- Pedro Ciriaco
- Jaff Decker
- Clayton Richard
I'm on Twitter @The_NV. If you like the Padres and also other random stuff that I like, you should follow me. The Vocal Minority posts on Mondays and then also some other days.


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Workshops/ MiniConferences
Bi/International Bautzen PhD Meeting in 2017. See here.
Bi/International PhD Meeting Sv. Jan pod Skalou in 2018 – organised by partner group in Prague. See here for the cool programme. Plenary speakers: Sophie Armitage (Berlin) on insect immune strategies and Michal Vinkler (Praha) on molecular evolution in avian immune defence.
Special Interest Group (SIG) Arthropod Cuticle of the Royal Entomological Society.


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Artists Testiomonies at Fellowship of the Faithless.
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I arrived a little late and in a panic, I was up late baking for the Artists Testimonies event. I love to bake for events as I think it gives them a more relaxed atmosphere and a starting point for conversation for those who don't already know each other. Spending time in the empty gallery space is quite peaceful so soon I am calmly making final plans for the event.
Artists testimonies is an event asking artists to share why they believe in art – not a presentation of their own work but the motivation behind why they make work and the potential they think art has. The idea came from attending several highly polished presentations of people's work, they were great at showing a professional body of work but I felt that the art language and Powerpoint style is quite off-putting.I put out a call for 10 artists and 10 audience members for the event and a discussion afterwards. The event was not recorded in any way. It is very important to me that it was not disrupted with photos or video and that each person that attended holds the evidence of the event. This of course is problematic for funding applications and blog posts as there is little to share.
I hope to host this event again so if you live in Belfast and are interested leave a comment!


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Dermal Fillers
Dermal filler treatment is a cosmetic procedure that plumps up facial lines and wrinkles to make the skin look more youthful. Dermal fillers, such as Restylane® and Juvederm®, consist of sterile hyaluronic acid gels, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. As we age, the skin's natural hyaluronic acid is lost, giving rise to the appearance of lines, wrinkles and folds.
Dermal fillers are particularly good for wrinkles and deep folds such as the lines that run from the nose to mouth, the lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin and the frown lines between the eyebrows. They are also used for improvements and increased volume of the lips and for filling out acne scars and other types of tissue imperfections.
Here's how dermal filler treatment works:
Topical anaesthetic cream is first administered to the area to prevent any discomfort
The dermal filler is then injected with a very fine needle, which only takes a few minutes and the effect of the treatment is visible immediately
Depending on the area treated, skin type and the injection technique, the filler effect can last between 6 and 12 months (usually six months for lips)
Follow-up treatments help to maintain the plumped up look overtime.
The benefits of dermal filler treatment include:
- Smoothed out skin and increased volume for a more youthful appearance
- Non-surgical and painless procedure.


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If you're considering expanding your business into Asia Pacific, India may be the place to begin. It's the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the region, worth 16 billion USD in 2014. While only a small fraction of the population is online, 75% of them are below 35, the demographic most likely to participate in e-commerce. There are a few significant drawbacks which may prevent you from expanding into India, so here is a detailed look at everything you need to know before you make that decision.
In the Everything You Need to Know series, we take a look at a specific e-commerce market to help you decide whether you should expand online sales across borders. As a provider of comprehensive payment processing services, we at DalPay specialise in cross-border commerce and have first-hand experience facilitating business in over one hundred markets worldwide.
Online marketplaces vary significantly around the world in a wide number of ways, such as their level of economic development, shopping habits, preferred payment methods, access to technologies, legality, logistics, etc. Because of this, there are a great many factors to consider when choosing which international markets to expand to. This series is designed to provide you with all the information you need to choose which countries are a good fit for your business and to begin selling across borders.
Unless otherwise noted, figures in this article are sourced from:
- http://www.thepaypers.com/ecommerce-facts-and-figures/india/20
- https://www.pwc.in/en_IN/in/assets/pdfs/publications/2015/ecommerce-in-india-accelerating-growth.pdf
The growth of e-commerce has changed the way people shop all around the world. While still representing only a fraction of total retail sales, e-tailers are part of the foundation of the global digital economy, which in turn has an effect on the lives of everyone who takes part in the economy, whether or not they buy or sell online.
It is not just a matter of convenience. There are two key reasons why e-commerce has been so successful: first, it allows consumers to purchase and receive goods without ever leaving their home; and second, it allows barriers to commerce such as distance and geopolitical boundaries to be break down.
India is the fastest-growing e-commerce market in Asia Pacific, so if you're getting ready to expand your e-commerce business into the region, India may be a good place to start. However, it is still primarily a cash-based economy and there are some restrictions which may limit what you're capable of selling. To help you decide whether it's the right cross-border market for your business, we're going to take a closer look at the market trends and realities of selling online in India.
Quick Figures
- Total population: 1.2 billion
- Internet penetration: 11.4% (137 million)
- Mobile penetration: 72%
- Online shoppers: 20 million
- E-commerce sales: USD 16 billion
- M-commerce sales: USD 800 million
- E-commerce annual growth rate: 37.4%
The reality is that India is an immature e-commerce market. As the above figures show, internet penetration is still low. Being the second most populous nation, that still represents a very large community of internet users nationally, but the number of online shoppers is also quite a small proportion of that group, with only 20 million people.
Still, 20 million is nothing to scoff at, and that number is growing, with the young, middle-class mobile-ready population in particular driving the growth of cross-border commerce. Hindi is the dominant language, but 20% of the population is fluent in English and that proportion is higher among younger demographics, the same demographics that are more likely to shop online. English-language websites can therefore be effectively marketed in India.
What You Need to Know
- The US and China are the main countries for cross-border e-commerce sales to India.
- The demand for international consumer products is growing more rapidly than domestic distributors can keep up with.
- Consumer electronics, apparel and media products represent the vast majority of online retail spending.
Preferred payment methods
Credit card penetration is very low in India, with only 2% of the population owning a credit card. For online payments, credit cards represent 24% of total value, behind bank transfers (29.3%) and cash-on-delivery, which leads with 37.5%. The popularity of cash-on-delivery indicates a low acceptance for online payments. The lack of credit card penetration and low market share of e-wallets (1.5%) pose a challenge for international sellers.
However, m-commerce may be the solution. Already representing 4% of e-commerce payments, nearly triple those represented by e-wallets, the 10 million mobile shoppers in India spent 800 million USD in 2013. 30% of total e-commerce traffic comes from mobile devices and 14% of all websites visited via mobile device were e-commerce sites.
With 72% mobile penetration and e-commerce being driven by a younger, increasingly connected and mobile crowd, m-commerce is poised to become the driving factor in the continued growth of e-commerce in India.
Cybercrime report
As the second-biggest internet market after China, India is naturally a target for cybercriminals, accounting for 6.5% of all attacks. According to research conducted by Aite Group, 37% of Indian cardholders has experienced fraud in the past 5years, more than in any of the other 16 countries surveyed.
The Reserve Bank of India adopted PCI DSS in 2013 and has enforced two-step verification procedures, identifying the need for payment card security relatively early in the development of the local e-commerce industry. As a result, Sift Science has placed India low on its list of countries most subject to e-commerce fraud.
The legal restrictions may prove to be too much of a challenge for many e-tailers considering selling physical goods to India. India requires that cross-border retailers source 30% of their products and services locally, which means that businesses shipping all their goods from a centralised location will face significant barriers when selling to India.
However, there are no sales taxes on goods shipped into India and certain types of goods, including laptops and other consumer electronics, aren't subject to duty. So it's important to consider what type of goods you're selling and where you are supplying them from when deciding whether India is a good market for your business.
Indian E-Commerce in Brief
- 20 million potential customers and growing
- High demand for international consumer products
- No sales tax
- Low credit card penetration
- Low e-commerce penetration
- 30% of products must be sourced locally
On the plus side, India is the second-largest internet market in the world and the fastest growing e-commerce market in Asia Pacific. Though still an immature e-commerce market, nearly the entire population has access to postal delivery to their door, which is rarely true in emerging markets, so the necessary infrastructure for e-commerce shipping and fulfillment is in place.
On the downside, it's still a cash-based economy, with few people owning credit cards or e-wallets, which, coupled with the fact that e-tailers are legally limited in their ability to sell certain products, is why the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development called India one of the least e-commerce friendly markets.
Still, the number of internet and mobile device users is expected to more than double in the next 5 years, with most of the growth accounted for by young, middle-class, English-speaking consumers. This is an untapped consumer base whose loyalties are undecided and who are thirsty for international consumer products. Considering the growth of this audience, there may be the best time to begin selling in India, despite the hurdles.
Expanding into a new international market is a risky venture but a very rewarding one if done correctly. For the latest information about how you can build and maintain a strong e-commerce enterprise and keep it compatible with legislation and buying habits at home and abroad, subscribe to the DalPay Blog and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest industry news.


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Update May 27th, 2015 – in Today's news, an article about the Ministry of health and the difficulty faced in assigning young MBBS doctors to the quake zone. click here. I invite the government to learn more about my small project and what I have learned, that will help this problem. We have been working on a solution to this exact issue, since 2011.
Part two. There will be two more parts after this.
note: I am an outsider to the system, and I know that there will be people to say this is not accurate etc. Any reader who wishes to complain is welcome to submit a comment. If you can help me make this better, I appreciate. I would love to "cloud source" this to make it the best possible. If you are not comfortable with commenting due to sharing your name, send an email to email@example.com and I can incorporate your feedback anonymously.
This is the second part of wrapping up activities for CCNEPal in 2014-2015.
I am writing for an international audience, and I feel the need to take a detour in the report of activities. The medical education system in Nepal is not a one-to-one equivalent to USA. When I work with MBBS docs here, there are different needs than USA med students would have.
About the Medical Education system of Nepal
Here is the career path.
1) Go to school and pass SLC at the age of sixteen, then take two more years of science courses.
2) Enroll in Medical School as an undergraduate in Nepal. The degree is named "Medical Bachelor's, Bachelors of Surgery " – MBBS
MBBS is four years of school and one year of internship. during the school period, there are electives for various rotations. There is no specific critical care rotation, it is included in the rotation for anesthesia. Note: most other rotations are two months but anesthesia is usually about two weeks – about long enough to develop some practice managing an airway and performing endotracheal intubation. MBBS docs do not learn ecg in the format of an organized course- they are told to study that on their own. They typical MBBS graduate can not read an ecg rhythm strip.
3) On graduation from internship, the person is called a "Medical Officer." If they do not have government loans, they are free to go anywhere. If they do have loans, they owe two years of service in a rural area to pay them back.
At some point after the two years, they can take a "Lok Sewa" exam ( civil service) and become a permanent government employee.
4) After a period of time, they can return to school for a "Master's" – the post-graduate course- and become a Medical Doctor. Also known as a post-graduate doctor.
That's the bare bones.
Government Policy Background
The government of Nepal has expanded the number of medical schools in the country over the past ten years or so, and now there are twenty. Click here for a nifty infographic. Prior to the earthquake there was a big scandal in the country because the government was planning to award permission to open four more schools, and there were nationwide protests led by Dr Govinda GK. At that time, the news coverage focused on government corruption in the health sector. (that's why the Kathmandu Post generated the infographic above.) The pool of senior doctors in Nepal to run all these schools is stretched thin due to rapid expansion.
Because of the lead-in time, only recently have larger numbers of MBBS grads come out of the pipeline. In some cases, the schools are specifically saying they wish to produce people who are prepared to serve in the rural areas. The schools market the idea that they will help address the shortage of medical care in rural areas by setting up better-supervised placements in support of the recent MBBS grads doing this role. Read here for a description by a supporter of PAHS, one of the medical schools that markets this idea.
Key Points
There are key points I have learned from interview with students about their perception of the education at this point in their development.
The undergraduate degree is science-based, focused on book learning and reading, and does not presently use simulation learning or case-based learning.
The MBBS undergrads are allowed to tag along on clinical rounds but are "junior" to everyone and in many cases, are not allowed to speak.
Senior vs. Junior is an issue
MBBS interns in many cases, have never written "doctor's order" or collaborated with a nurse. They are not allowed to participate in emergency response. They generally have not taken a BLS course. They can not reliably interpret an ECG.They have never given a "verbal order."
The MBBS grad has read about psychiatric counseling, but the curriculum does not include opportunities to personally apply the skills. Mental health is a very new field in Nepal, land of Saddhus.
Specific education for rural practice is not included.
In this article, the author makes a point to describe the educational needs of students before they go to the rural area.
There is no support from post-graduate doctors to the Medical Officers in the rural postings in most cases. There is no structured program of professional development.
The threat of physical violence from family members of patients is real. This last statement may be a shock to people who wish to believe that Nepalis are a kind, hospitable, loving family-oriented people. To say otherwise would hurt Nepal's marketing as a tourist destination. And so – nobody talks about it. It is hidden from the tourists. The threats of violence, and the actual violence, is not something the average 22 year old geeky med student kid from Nepal is prepared to deal with.
There is presently a pent -up demand among MBBS Medical Officers to take USMLE and continue their studies in USA. The young docs have heard that the USA system is different and they want to see for themselves. Maybe they will return to Nepal; they all have an attachment to the culture here. But, Nepal is not immune from the "Brain Drain." Click here for an article that describes a study about Nepali MBBS practicing abroad. The link is to a newspaper article describing a study published in the British Medical Journal. In that study, it gives the statistic that one-third of graduates in the sample from one medical school, are practicing abroad.


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Installing SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 on servers running ECC 6.0
An SAP user wants to know whether to install NetWeaver Process Integration (PI) 7.1 on the same server running ECC 6.0 or a separate server.
We want to install NetWeaver Process Integration (PI) 7.1. Can we install this on the same servers as ECC 6.0, or do we need different servers?
However, NetWeaver PI is middleware and therefore a central technical hub as well as part of the logical failover strategy. Therefore, it would not be wise to install NetWeaver PI on any server where another critical application is running.
NetWeaver PI should continue to run and buffer messages when the partner apps go down and any maintenance of an app should never make PI stop. Therefore, for production use, keep PI in a completely separate sector of your network on its own machine.
Also, there are a few cases in which PI is not critical in use (i.e., if used for mapping) but then the question is whether PI is too expensive a solution.
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