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An interesting thing happened this evening. I decided to sign up to take a 1000 Actions Challenge on a Message Board I'm part of. The concept is that procrastination is a result of inaction, therefore there can be no procrastination in action only inaction. To reach big goals it's less overwhelming if you break the process down into smaller action steps to get there. So, anyway, there's this challenge to do a thousand actions and I wanted to join. So I went to look for a notebook that I could keep track of my actions, posting them at the end of every day on the message board. Like today for example will look something like:
1. Joined the challenge.
2. Drank 10 glasses of water.
3. Ate breakfast.
4. Did my dishes.
5. Ate supper at the table.
6. Read for pleasure for 30 minutes.
And anything else I've done today that is an action step toward me becoming the balanced person I want to be. Ok, so I went looking for a notebook to track this thing in. The chances of finding a brand new one would be slim, but I thought I could find one that wasn't too full of insanity. Into the spare room and into some boxes I dove, discovering many notebooks with lists, and schedules, and interview notes, and story ideas, and plot outlines, and tarot readings, and journal entries, and drafts of letters, and doodlings, and much more . . . I spied a small yellow spiral notebook and flipped it open to find lots and lots of my neat printing, the kind I do when I'm taking serious notes I want to be able to decipher forever or even pass on to someone else to read, pages and pages and pages of the trying super hard to be neat blue ink. This was unusual for a couple of reasons. First it was the only thing in the book. There was no other scribbling or doodling or messy in the heat of the moment passionate notes to myself. And second, it went on for about half the notebook, or 100 pages! That's a long time for me to be focused and neat. What could I possibly have been so fixated on? And when did this happen?
I started reading. Stuff about stopping the guilt, loving yourself, writing letters to the universe, candle rituals, prayers for your health and healing, visualization techniques, cutting negative people out of your life, and many different daily affirmations and prayers. It ends with instructions on how to do a candle prayer– "For nine nights, at precisely 9:00, light a candle and repeat: I am a blessed child of God. I am well. I am happy. Great abundance is on its way because, as God's child, I am empowered to create miracles."
And then I have my notes from the nights I did this prayer Feb 9-17, 2000. The notes are very specific, who I included in my prayers and what I was praying for them. Some excerpts:
Wed Feb 9/00 — my brother, shield from negativity
Feb 10/00 — Dad, to find his spirit; Me, patience
Feb 11/00 — Me, patience, patience, patience, shield from negativity
Feb 12/00 — my uncle, to pass to the other side
Feb 13/00 — my ex-boyfriend to find acceptance & happiness
Feb 14/00 — relief for all the people suffering on this earth
Feb 15/00 — Me, get on the path, do better
Feb 16/00 — Me, strength to fight the negative forces around me, patience, courage to live my life with joy and harmony and peace
Feb 17/00 — Me, patience
I prayed for a lot of people. I prayed for friends and enemies and people I hadn't seen or heard tell of in many, many years. The lists are really long, and I didn't want to put it all out here. I remember this time in my life really well. This is when I first started to change my life. This is when I looked at how I was living and said I didn't want to continue the old patterns anymore and that I would break out of the mold and make changes. This is when I made the pact to myself that I would not move right into another relationship like I'd always done, but instead I'd take some time to be alone (which I'd never been since I was 14) and work on myself and my issues. Seven years ago!! And I haven't had a relationship since. Dates, but no boyfriend. Wow!
It's interesting now to read my prayers and to realize how very far I've come. I have patience now! Seven years worth! LOL! I have joy in my life like I'd never known at that time. I enjoy spending time with myself and understand that nobody else can complete me, I'm complete in myself. I know that I cannot control other people's actions only my reaction to them, and that people reveal themselves in the things they do, not by what they say. I have come such a very long way from the mixed up chaos and madness of that time.
So today I'm starting the 1000 Actions Challenge to help me with wellness and balance in my life. And I'm using my best handwriting and continuing right after those prayers from seven years ago. Because this is the right notebook for this journey.
Mood: inspired
Drinking: red wine
Listening To: trains, planes and automobiles
Hair: still unwashed


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The study, which was commissioned by Coca-Cola on behalf of its charity partner StreetGames, revealed that cost was the No1 barrier to getting young people fit and active.
More than 3,000 youngsters in five deprived areas across the UK were questioned about their sporting habits. Researchers discovered that they were far less likely to take part in sport if they had to pay a fee or subscription or travel outside their immediate neighbourhood.
"Generally speaking, it seems to be the case that leisure centre prices are going up and disadvantaged people are finding it harder to manage on their incomes with all the youth unemployment and so on," said StreetGames chief executive Jane Ashworth. "That's why we think informal sport should be free or nearly free."
StreetGames, which was founded in 2006, provides sporting opportunities free of charge or for a negligible fee to young people in disadvantaged communities, with most of its funding coming from Coca-Cola Great Britain and Sport England.
On Monday, Coca-Cola announced that it was extending its backing for the charity until 2015 as part of a new 'Legacy 365' campaign, with affordable sport at its core.
Ashworth said: "Young people in StreetGames tell us that the fact that it is free or almost free is very important to them. For us, we would be horrified to think that youngsters were being excluded because they didn't have enough cash."
The initiative has the backing of Olympic boxing bronze medallist Anthony Ogogo, who has agreed to be an ambassador for the campaign and will tour the country to help promote the initiative to young people.
"I was lucky to have a boxing gym round the corner from where I grew up but a lot of kids are not going to be so lucky so it important that we can bring sport to their doorstep," he said.
"I'm very proud to be associated with it because it's something I feel very passionate about. Like a lot of the kids out there, I came from an under-privileged background.
"My mum brought me and my four sisters up and for as long as I can remember she's always worked. I think she had three jobs on the go at one point."

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Our Purpose
At the Intercultural Senior Center, we believe that elders deserve dignity, wellness, and the opportunity to share their talents and wisdom with others.
Many seniors in our community, in particular immigrant and refugee seniors, have physical and mental health, education, emotional, and legal needs that go unmet. They are isolated by poverty, language and cultural barriers, and few transportation options. ISC actively welcomes seniors from around the world with culturally-appropriate, high-quality services and programs.
Our mission is to improve the dignity, quality of life and physical well-being of seniors from around the world through advocacy, education, access to social services, and cultural enrichment activities that benefit the entire community.
We envision an Omaha that values the wisdom and experience of our diverse elders and creates opportunities for them to embrace and enhance their community.
Our History
The Intercultural Senior Center was founded in 2009 by Carolina Padilla. She brought together a group of twelve women with the goal of providing services to elderly immigrants in the community.
At the beginning ISC served mainly Latino seniors, and in 2013 we started welcoming refugee seniors from Sudan, Somalia, Bhutan, Nepal, and Burma (Karen population) and native English speakers as well.
With bilingual English/Spanish staff members, interpreters for the languages of the refugees, and door-to-door transportation by van, we ensure that everyone can participate fully in our programs regardless of language ability, income, or physical mobility.


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Quinn Allan
"Our Business is People"
At Quinn Allan, our customer-centric commitment to all our valued clients is to remain focused on delivering a genuine high-touch relationship model that is built on the cornerstones of trust and knowledge.
Underpinning Quinn Allan's core values is a mantra we genuinely believe:
"Our Business is People"
This belief is reflected in our approach to each engagement. We listen to organisational objectives and we do our very best to achieve and exceed expectations, with personalised service and relevant follow up.


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Click here to visit the the Crystal Clans card browser, with a closer look at art and the world of Crystal Clans!
Choose your clan, maneuver your forces, and fight for the powerful crystals of the Crystal Clans, the new 2-player expandable game from Plaid Hat Games!
In Crystal Clans, 2 players go to battle with unique armies. Leading their squads across the battlefield, players compete to gain powerful crystals which hold the power to dominate their world.
Choose to command 1 of 6 clans, including the adaptable Water Clan, the peaceful Flower Clan, the relentless Skull Clan, the innumerable Blood Clan, the wise Meteor Clan or the unyielding Stone Clan.
Crystal Clans features an array of brand new game mechanics designed by Andrea Mezzotero, including:
- Actions taken with a back-and-forth initiative system. The more you do on your turn, the more you opponent gets to do on hers.
- Stack your units together into squads, carefully choosing their order and moving the squad together.
- Each card in your deck can be used either as a unit on the battlefield or as a battle card, adding surprise to each encounter.
- Earn the power of magic crystals that pave the path to victory with their magical powers that have their own impact on the battle.
The first clan to claim 4 crystals wins the game and fulfills their destiny to dominate the world of the Crystal Clans.
With art by Martin Abel, Crystal Clans is one of the most beautifully illustrated games of 2017. Stunning cards, all with thematic abilities, spread across a hand-drawn board, promise a captivating experience every time you sit down to play.
Join the Crystal Clans and fight for the crystal zones this fall!
In Crystal Clans, players send their forces across the battlefield in a quest to control the crystal zones.
On a player's turn, she takes actions, spending initiative for each action until the initiative token stops on her opponent's side of the iniatiative track. One action that can be taken is summoning new units from your hand into your home zone. Friendly units in the same zone combine into a squad, which combines their attack and defense but allows them to activate as one.
Each unit has attack, defense, activation cost, and unique abilities. Some units harness their clan's signature abilities, while others add uniqute tricks of their own. Players activate their squads and march them to the crystal zones to score a crystal or to their opponent's home zone to invade.
When a squad shares a zone with an enemy squad, a battle may occur. Each player has a chance to influence the battle by playing a card from their hand for a battle effect, whose results depend on the kind of card played by your opponent.
When you wrestle control of the crystal zones from your opponent or deplete your opponent's draw pile, you gain a powerful crystal which allows you to warp the battle in your favor. The first player to gain 4 crystals wins the game!
For more information on gameplay, check out the game rules.
Learn to Play
Crystal Clans
Choose your clan, maneuver your forces, and fight for the powerful crystals of the Crystal Clans! In Crystal Clans, 2 players go to battle with unique armies. Leading their squads across the battlefield, players compete to gain powerful crystals which hold the power to dominate their world. Choose to command 1 of 6 included clans, including the adaptable Water Clan, the peaceful Flower Clan, the relentless Skull Clan, the innumerable Blood Clan, the wise Meteor Clan or the unyielding Stone Clan.$39.95
Crystal Clans Battlefield Playmat
Play in style with this massive, 26" by 26" natural rubber Crystal Clans Battlefield Playmat. Enjoy a clean, classy play surface with plenty of space for all your cards and protection from spills or stains on the table. The Crystal Clans Battlefield Playmat is the ideal surface for your games. This playmat features the stunning Crystal Clans battlefield art from illustrator Martin Abel, which first appeared in the Crystal Clans base set.$24.99
Crystal Clans: Gem Clan
Seek the power of the crystals with the Gem Clan a new clan deck for Crystal Clans. Gem Clan grows in power as crystals are claimed. Reduce the cost of crystals with Crystal Seekers. Protect your allies with the Ruby Dancers' whose defenses increase for each crystal your opponent has scored. Use Gem Clan's special ability - Crystal Force to gain power for each crystal in any score area.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Moon Clan
Raid and Pillage your foes with the Moon Clan a new clan deck for Crystal Clans. Moon Clan demoralizes its enemies by raiding their resources and invading their home zone. Muster an army of the dead with the Sunken Crew and their pirate ship the Risen Annabelle. Sneak past your opponent's squads with the monstrous Deep Ones' Submerge ability. Use Moon Clans's special ability - Plunder to force your opponent to discard cards off their draw pile as you defeat their units.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Fire Clan
Behold the all-consuming fury of Fire Clan. This new clan for Crystal Clans burns brightly, but players must make careful sacrifices to stoke their flames or risk them burning out. Deliver vengeance for your fallen heroes with the Ashen Assassins. Create an endless cycle of warriors by utilizing the combined powers of the Searing Guards and Obsidian Defenders. Watch your foes turn to ash merely by being in the burning presence of the hero Meldien.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Light Clan
Summon the divine power of Light Clan to Crystal Clans. Light Clan forces opponent's to play by their rules, by setting up laws that all players must follow. Even the playing field with Arbiters of Peace and the Arbiters of War. Protect your squads with the Shimmerstone Clerics' Barrier ability. Use Light Clan's special ability - Prayer, to manipulate the initiative track or grab just the card you need at a crucial moment in battle.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Fang Clan
The Fang Clan are as savage as they are strong, and it takes a formidable leader to channel their raw power on the battlefield. This is a full clan deck, and requires the Crystal Clans master set to play.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Shadow Clan
The Shadow Clan are experts in stealth and manipulation. Their signature Shadow Step ability allows Shadow units to move to an enemy zone for 1 initiative, allowing them to lash out with surprise attacks where the enemy is weakest. Other abilities like Sneak Attack and Gather Intel let them continue to manipulate their foes and gain the advantage. The Shadow Clan proves that a blade in hiding is worth more than the strength of an army when applied to the right place.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Leaf Clan
The Leaf Clan possess a strong connection with the soil of the battlefield, allowing them to bend it to their will and lay down roots where they wish. This is a full clan deck, and requires the Crystal Clans master set to play.$9.95
Crystal Clans: Feather Clan
The Feather Clan soar above the battlefield and swoop down to meet their enemy. This is a full clan deck, and requires the Crystal Clans master set to play.$9.95
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Senior Big Data Engineer - Latency Monitoring System
New York, NY
Posted Mar 13, 2017 - Requisition No. 57497
You're a software engineer who has develops and integrates large systems with many parts, and can distribute data between those parts. You're interested in Big Data sets, performance analysis, and statistics. You enjoy working with low latency, high throughput systems, and are comfortable thinking about the distance between two cities in both miles and milliseconds. You're interested in using open-source technologies, but if it doesn't exist you're happy to build it.
If this sounds like you, then consider working on the Latency Monitoring System. We're building a system from scratch to explore the latency of market data delivery on Bloomberg's global network. You'll be involved nearly from the beginning, designing a system that helps both developers and business departments understand how data flows through our system and where we can improve. We're looking for someone who can contribute to all aspects of the system, from parsing to data storage to data analysis. You'll work with a small, flexible team on identifying how applications behave under load, which applications can be improved, and where the bottlenecks are.
We'll trust you to:
- Design and implement distributed data analytics systems, using Hadoop/Spark, Python, and C/C++
- Manage cloud resources in order to maintain resiliency and performance
- Effectively roll out new features using an Agile methodology
- Work with a small team on all parts of the system, from data capture to display
- Participate with the rest of the team in analyzing the latency data, finding bottlenecks, and proposing solutions
You need to have:
- 2+ years experience with Hadoop and Spark
- 2+ years experience with Openstack or Amazon EC2 (or equivalent)
- 4+ years experience with Python
- BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with GitHub and a solid understanding of core concepts with Git
- Familiarity with Linux
- A solid understanding of basic statistics and core computer science concepts
We'd love to see:
- A strong understanding of distributed computing
- Familiarity with web technologies, including NGinx, Flask, and REST APIs
- Experience with chef, puppet or ansible
- Familiarity with system administration tasks, such as managing services, hardware, and network configurations
- Prior experience working with trading or market data


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Answer: The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element was a 1997 blockbuster directed by Luc Besson based on a story he wrote as a teenager. The sci-fi film revolves around an adventure in the 23rd century, alien influences on Earth, and the importance of a young woman in protecting Earth from destruction.
That young woman, played by Milla Jovovich, is capable of speaking an alien language known as "The Divine Language". While invented languages aren't exactly uncommon in the world of sci-fi and fantasy movies, it's rare for actors to actually become fluent in the language they speak on screen. Besson and Jovovich took the role the language played in the movie seriously, however, and would not only practice speaking in it, but would write letters back and forth to each other before and during the filming to practice with it. As the filming progressed, they became completely fluent and were able to have full conversations in the invented language.
We're not fluent, but with the aid of a Divine dictionary, we can leave you a tourist-quality message to investigate: Awa cheba welso.


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Moda Quilt of the Year—Sweet Christmas Retreat
July 27, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until July 27, 2019
One event on September 21, 2019 at 10:00am
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Class will be held at the Windy Moon Sewing Center.
10-5 pm each day
Instructor Karen Lanham-Evans
$75 + kit
Did you know you can highlight the supply list, copy (control + c) and paste (control+ v) it into a word document or an email, then print it out for your convenience?
Sewing machine in good working order — don't forget your power cord and foot pedal.
¼" piecing foot.
Machine needles — 80/12
Thread-Aurifil — a neutral color
Rotary Cutter — 28 mm Olfa
Cutting Mat — 24″ × 36″ GO! Mat
Pressing Pad or Wing Extension Table for piecing
Small Iron — Clover
Terial Magic or Best Press
12½" × 12½" GO! square up ruler
6″ × 24″ GO! ruler
**Purchase all supplies needed for class at Windy Moon Quilts and receive 10% off.


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Author: Barry Randall, Crabtree Asset Management
Covestor model: Crabtree Technology
Why did Google (GOOG) just announce the issuance of a class of stock with NO voting power? Why do rock stars marry supermodels?
Because they can.
When Google went public eight years ago, they did so with a dual-class structure that helped preserve the founders' voting control over the company. So this recent development came as no surprise. In fact, given Sergey Brin and Larry Page's famous self-absorption (e.g., "Do no evil"), it would come as no surprise to one day learn of an Onion-esque development whereby Google announces a special "class D" stock, the ownership of which requires you to pay Google a quarterly dividend. Hey, don't laugh: that's effectively what short-term Treasury bill investors are doing with inflation at 2%-3%.
But, you know, we're dealing with geniuses here. I mean, wouldn't you pay for the right to be associated with them?
The whole effort is a transparent attempt by Brin and Page to maintain their voting control over the company without having stock issued to employees slowly dilute their equity. The two men state as much in their "Founders' Letter" as they describe why these new non-voting class C shares are being issued as part of a stock split:
"These non-voting shares will be available for corporate uses, like equity-based employee compensation, that might otherwise dilute our governance structure."
A cynic could argue that given the founders' existing 57.7% voting interest in the stock (via their super-voting class B shares), the current single-vote class A shares don't really have any voting power anyway.
In a sense, what Google is doing is testing our concept of value. Since they aren't paying dividends, your hope as a new shareholder is that the company will increase in value, and therefore your undiluted share in that value will increase. But right now, investors can only afford a share, or 100 or 100,000. But not the whole thing: Google's market capitalization is around $200 billion , so no entity short of a sovereign nation could afford to buy it.
This means that Google — like Apple (AAPL)— has no call option premium built into its share price. Which makes its share price all the more impressive, and a reflection of the excellent job that its founders and now-Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt have done in leading the company since its inception in 1996. In that context, spending on seemingly outlandish ideas, like a money-losing two-year-old startup called YouTube, might seem prudent.
That's all well and good while things are going swell. But what happens when enough of the crazy ideas (self-driving cars, space exploration, solar power plants in a world of cheap natural gas) start costing a little too much, and people start searching within the closed walls of Facebook a little too frequently, and Google stock starts going nowhere for a while? Like, say, the stock prices of Microsoft (MSFT), Yahoo (YHOO) and Cypress Semiconductor (CY), companies run by their over-controlling, genius founders with stock prices that have flat-lined for more than a decade?
Consider the difficulty that a powerful and successful investor like Daniel Loeb is having merely trying to get seats on Yahoo's board, let alone effect meaningful change for the owners of the company. Fast forward a few years, and you can easily see Mr. Loeb or some other activist hedge fund manager training their guns on Google, tired of it sitting on tens of billions in cash with no plan to provide a return to its investors, only plans to teach sheep to knit sweaters from their own wool.
Part of me wonders if the whole thing isn't some crazy experiment dreamed up by Google Labs. But then I remember all the rock stars, like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who eventually divorced their supermodel wives. Because they could.


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Happy Sunday to everyone!! We are so happy that you have dropped by and we hope to see you each and every day right here! The is the place where the Wild Orchid Crafts DT show you some of our creations using the fabulous products always available at the Wild Orchid Crafts Shop! I'm sure you have heard, that there is a NEW WOC website...and there are so many new and beautiful things that you certainly don't want to miss it. I couldn't wait a minute to place my own order for those magnificent NEW products!!!
This is my card for the latest Wild Orchid Challenge which is ongoing right now through this week....so come on over and join in with us where ANYTHING GOES for this fortnight!!
Almost all of the embellishments are from the Wild Orchid Crafts shop: Trellis Roses, Aster Daisies, Hip Rosebuds, Decorative Metal Corner, Divine Twine, White Net Lace, Self-Adhesive Pearls, and Heart Shape Flat Back Pearls.
Again thanks so much for your visit and please come back real soon!!! Hugs from Jacque


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A lot of aspiring web designers think flashy sites are eye-catching, but visitors with slower internet connections don't like them. Simplicity is often the key to success. Read on to learn more about tried and true website design tactics.
When you design a web page, always choose the graphics that are appropriate for your purposes. PNGs are currently the best standard for graphics online. GIFs can be quite good for simple text buttons, screenshots, etc and PNGs are great for images with 256 colors and up. For photos, JPEG images work well.
We are no longer in the 20th century, so try to avoid frames. They used to be great in the early web page design days, but they had many flaws. Visitors are bookmark junkies and frames make that task extremely difficult and a simple scroll an annoying effort. You have much better options with which to help visitors go through the site.
Include some way to help visitors search for content. For people who look for specific things, they'll look for a search box first. If you don't have one, they may go to another site which does. Put the box on the right-hand top of the page.
Keep personal information handy in the event that it must be re-entered by a repeat visitor of your website. An example of this is if someone fills out a form to register, and then has to fill out other forms for other things. If the person's info transfers from one form to the next, it will be much more convenient and less time consuming for the user. Doing this will make everything much easier for the people that visit your page, and they will definitely appreciate the time saved.
Before you publish any web page, check it carefully for broken links. Error pages only cause visitor frustration. You can choose to use a link checking program or check your links by hand.
Web Browsers
Don't keep outdated content on your site. If you have something on your site that lists an event that happened months ago, chances are you have lost some readers. Internet users want to have access to the latest information and read websites with regular updates. Create a schedule that will help you manage information and specials, and remind you to take down useless items.
With a newsletter, you'll get repeat users. By giving your visitors an opportunity to keep current on your site offerings, you increase their loyalty. Put your sign up form on your site's sidebar to keep track of how many people sign up. Avoid trouble by only sending the newsletter to people who have signed up for it.
When designing a site, use free software. While it is widely thought that pricey software and tools are the only solutions to building a quality website, there are actually vast amounts of free software and tools available on the Internet. Both of which can help you as you start the design process and to keep your site up and running. You just have to search a little to locate the free tools that best suit you.
Regardless how your website is designed aesthetically, it is important to make certain that all of the files have small file sizes. This is because the speed of your website loading is directly influenced by the file sizes. It is always a good idea for your website to load as quickly as possible. You should remember also that some visitors may not use an Internet connection that is high speed. Try to test your site regularly, especially with a slower dial-up modem. This will help you to know for sure that it will quickly load in every situation.
Images need ALT tags so do this while you are setting up your website. Those who are visually impaired will benefit greatly from ALT tags. If you use your images as links, the ALT text will also give you an easy way to describe how the link behaves. The ALT tags will bring up the search rank of your site because search engine crawlers use them as well.
Do not use frames on your website. Frames are not optimized for most search engines. Some users enjoy pages with frames, but search engines don't find the info they contain. If certain important information on your site cannot be seen by search engines, then you will not have a high ranking. If this does happen, your visitation may sink.
White is an effective and visually attractive background color for a website. When you have a white background, your content will be easy to read, and it will also make your site appear more professional and trustworthy. However, intricate designs on your background can distract users and give your site more of an amateurish look. It is usually best to keep a simple background.
Your user's needs should be your top priority. As a web designer, it is important that you make this the focus of your design. These include usability, user experience, accessibility, and user interaction. These are primary considerations you must factor in. Try to look at your website design as if you were one of your users.
Optimize your website to ensure fast load times. People are more likely to leave your site if the load time is too long. Therefore, cut back on things like Flash, how many graphics you have, and expire headings.
In your website design, keep in mind that web browsers are more friendly to websites that have independent CSS pages and provide conditional loading. The application of these two techniques make website testing and maintenance both less time-consuming in the future. All sites require maintenance from time to time and making that easier will save you time.
As you are designing your website, keep in mind that you are not required to utilize all of the space available. Making use of all the pixels and space makes the site look cluttered and feel overwhelming. However, leaving just a bit of space between all the different aspects of the webpage will provide a much more comfortable experience. A proper amount of empty areas is just as important as the amount of content your webpage contains.
While creating your website, you should not feel forced to have your website occupy the entire available space. Using all pixels within the site could make your website seem overwhelming and cluttered. Allow for good spacing between elements, which will in turn, make the experience more pleasant for your visitors. Even empty space in some areas serves just as good a purpose as content.
Using a development platform can make it easy to code your web page, but they are not necessarily reliable. The reason for a platform is to design all the features of the site, so that you can then paste the code that is generated. In order to minimize platform-created errors and really learn the nuts and bolts of website development, you may want to consider editing your code directly using a simple text editor.
If you are new to web design, you should start with a very basic layout. This allows you to modify the structure as you become more comfortable with design principles. This basic design will help you grasp the easy stuff, which will prepare you to tackle more advanced web design principles in time.
When you are seeking a hosting service to put your website on, do your research and be 100% sure of what is included within the cost. You will need to know the following: bandwidth, disk space, CPU usage, and any other items that are part of the package price. Be certain to know exactly what you will be getting.
When you design a site, keep your target audience in mind, ask, or poll people to see what they'd like to see on your site. This will aid you in your design as you incorporate multiple features on the site. The best way to create the site your visitors want is by soliciting their advice.
Photoshop is software which is important to learn if you wish to get into website development. However, many people don't know about Dreamweaver and its potential for designers. Look into this application to find out its benefits.
You don't have to tackle the entire project all by yourself. Web design requires knowledge of many different areas including graphic design, user interface design, web programming, search engine optimization and content creation. You should never feel embarrassed asking for help when you do not know how to do something. Hire professionals who specialize in the areas that you are least familiar with if you need to.
Target Audience
When you design a website, get artistic with it. This means you should open your mind to new ideas. Don't hesitate to use unconventional methods like scribbling a note on the palm of your hand. If you get an idea at work, call and leave yourself a message for yourself on your phone, to remember later.
Website design requires proper research. Research your niche, so you can set your sights on your target audience. This will help you to reach your target audience. If you can do that, your site will find success.
Having unused space (white space) on your site may be a really good design feature, rather than cramming so much stuff thinking that visitors want to see something. A cluttered website is tough for visitors to make sense of; when you include plenty of white space, they will find your site clearer and easier to use.
When designing a website, seek out your target audience, and poll or ask people what they would like to see in a site. This can help with design, too, since several features are on the site. Taking the advice of your target audience is crucial if you want your design to be successful.
Provide a site map. Site maps accomplish a couple of things. First, it enables visitors to find their way around more easily. It is a one-stop shop for them to find all you have to share with them in one convenient place. Site maps are also key when you are focusing on proper search engine optimization. This means that search engine spiders need to look at your map in order to help rank your site.
Don't push annoying things on your visitors. This also means avoiding surveys or pushy offers that cause viewers to break their focus and lose interest. By requiring visitors to do something before moving on, you will likely cause them to run far away and never return.
Prepare a few concept sketches to show the way you hope your site will appear. Talk to your friends and family members to see what their opinion of these sketches are; it will give you insight into what your visitors will think of your page one day. It will also give you new ideas for your site.
If you are designing websites, you must be artistic. This means that you should be prepared to receive inspiration as it occurs. Don't hesitate to use unconventional methods like scribbling a note on the palm of your hand. Or if you are not in a position to jot things down, give your cellphone a call and leave yourself a message so you can pick it up at a later time.
Each page you design should be validated. Some editors, especially ones that don't require you to directly input code, add extraneous code to your webpages that may slow your site down or cause it to work incorrectly. Therefore, when using these editors, it is essential to use a validation service to validate your code on your website. There is a free service available to do this through W3C.
Clearly, even though flash makes a website very appealing in many ways, it can also be problematic in terms of download time. If you have a good understanding of what it takes to create a site that looks nice without being overly flashy, then your site will be successful. Use these tips to create that site that visitors aren't distracted by.
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Just something interesting.
October 31st, 2011
I've added yet another step to the production of the Colossus. After polishing the pen I apply a quick layer of patina to the bronze and then, using a very fine polishing compound, hand rub the patina almost entirely off. This leaves the bronze a slightly darker colour. I do this so that as the patina of handling builds on the pen, the contrast isn't as great, which makes the pen look better during the first stages of patina formation.
What I find interesting is how the pen looks after the patina application. Since I'm polishing it back to an even appearance, I don't have to make the patina flat and smooth, so it ends up having a very rustic look. It reminds me a bit of the patterns produced on Japanese Bizen pottery. It's dappled in a range of colours from gunmetal grey to a deep copper colour. I think I'll make one to keep in this finish once I get through my waiting list.
And then fully polished
Something Colourful…
October 17th, 2011
Something interesting I made with a sample of marbled rubber I had. It's a pen with the same basic dimensions as a Nox, but with a large single tone Sheaffer nib, a polished finish, and a neat little inlay (a circle of bronze inside a circle of ebonite) on the blind cap end. I'd originally intended it to be for me, but a customer saw it, wanted it, and after reminding myself that I'm in business to SELL pens, not to collect them, that was that. I can always make myself another one… and hide it.
This particular rubber is gone, but I have a green and black marbled rubber and a red/orange and black wood-grain rubber. Price: $550 + shipping.


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Brace yourself because this is about to be a long (but turbulence-free) ride. If you don't like Pretty Little Liars, then I sincerely apologize.
Let's talk about the finale, shall we?
Clearly this is a show that I am wayy too far invested in as a twenty year-old, but it makes me feel better knowing that my entire Twitter feed was filled with a combination of "sadfnksladfnaskldfn", "OMG I'm DEAD" or "BRB crying" every time the plot took a turn or we found anything out about A last night.
First things first, if Caleb's dies, I boycott the show. Okay, that's probably the biggest lie I've told since first grade when I told my parents that I went to Spanish Club after school, but really went to Brownies instead. As if I was going to sit and count to ten in a language I didn't understand when there were crafts to be made! Anyways, my guilt got the best of me in the end, and I sat on the stairs that night, waiting for my parents to pass by and ask me what was wrong. I then proceeded to burst into tears and admit what an awful person I was because yo no fui al club de español. Clearly I'm no pretty little liar. But I digress....
I LOVE Caleb {and honestly Toby and Ezra too. Don't make me pick :(}, I'm all about his bad-boy aura, and Haleb is just too freaking adorable. Side note, I quite enjoyed when he was being lifted into the ambulance on the stretcher. Can I get a woot woot for more shirtless Caleb next season? I thought so. I still think there's lots more to be learned about Caleb, such as why he's such a good hacker and I think there's more to the whole my-mom-has-a-lot-of-money-and-just-decided-to-give-me-all-of-it storyline, so obvi he just can't be dead yet.
Nate is dead though. Thank goodness. I know that makes me sound completely morbid, but he gave me the heebie-jeebies. I knew as soon as he showed up that he was up to no good. He just seemed shady from the start. In the last episode when Jenna told Emily to be careful who she hangs out with, I was 100% sure that she was referring to Nate.
Along the same lines, Emily never ceases to amaze me with how naive she can be. I feel like she's always getting into trouble. Maybe it has to do with the the whole swimming = a waterlogged brain thing. Um hello, Ryan Lochte anyone? The guy's adorable, but watching him do an interview is just plain painful. Sorry bro.
The thing about Emily is that she trusts people way, way, wayyyy too easily. And can I just add that if you're running away from a potential killer, why would you trap yourself in the the only thing for miles that is lit, where Nate can easily see you inside and that you have no way out of? Just saying....
But then Caleb shows up and you knew the second that he put his gun down it was going to be bad news bears...and it is.
And then of course we have Toby. This was seriously devastating. And yes, I actually was devastated by a TV show. Toby's the guy that you're rooting for all along and then he comes along in his black hoodie and just FSU. I still think he's in love with Spencer though. One of the theories that I came across today while I scrolled endlessly through Tumblr on the Pretty Little Liars tag, was that Toby only joined the A-team so that he could watch over Spencer and the girls, which means that when A called Emily and told her to get out, it was Toby. I like this theory because this means that deep down, Toby is still a good guy, which is what we all want, right?
And in other news Ezra is still Ezra and is still freaking adorable and Spencer wore even more clothes that made me wish I owned her entire closet.
What did you think of last night's episode? What are your current theories?
xo Ellyse


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2014 ASRG Recipients
The 2014 Class Gift funded the grants to four juried projects, two graduate and two undergraduate. This grant program serves as a unique opportunity for continuing students funded by graduating students. The goal is to recognize the outstanding efforts of Taubman students and provide financial backing for such projects. We proudly announce the 2014 Architecture Student Research Grant winners:
- "High-Tech, Low-Tech" Eric Harman, John Larmor, Paul McBride, Luis Orozco, Shan Sutherland. (Graduate Level)
- "Feral Pastures" Simon Alexander-Adams, Tim Dudas, Noel Hernandez, Andy Lin, Eric Sheffield. (Graduate Level)
- "Me, Myself, and My Garbage Disposal" Tyler Suomala. (Undergraduate Level)
- "C'était un rendezvous" Evan Bruetsch, Patricia Hazel, Alyssa Kargi, Caroline Shaper. (Undergraduate Level)
ASRG: Graduate Project 1: "Feral Pastures" from Taubman College on Vimeo.
ASRG: Undergraduate Projects from Taubman College on Vimeo.
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The presentation and public exhibition of these projects took place on November 19th, 2014.
Recent Architectural discourse has focused on the potential for Architects to engage in collaborative interdisciplinary research. This student research grant program incentivizes interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial spirit within the student body. Two grants, one for a continuing graduate student and another for a continuing undergraduate, will be competitively awarded this Spring, up to $1000 each.


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Philosophical Studies Center (CEF)
Center that promotes research and debate on philosophical issues in different fields of knowledge, current social issues and culture, which coordinates and maximizes the lines of work of philosophy professors in our University.
Center for Oriental Studies (CEO)
Center for the dissemination of literature, folklore and other aspects of Oriental Cultures, such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Indian, through courses, publications and different activities performed in the campus.
Center for the Study, Research and Dissemination of Latin American Music (CEMDLAT)
Center that promotes knowledge, dissemination and appreciation of Latin American music. Founded in 1994, it develops lines of work based on an articulated high level approach that integrates academic and artistic elements.
Architecture and the City Research Center (CIAC)
Research center aimed at better understanding the complexity of architectural and urban production, seeking to promote solid proposals of quality cities and architecture that contribute to ensure the comprehensive and sustainable territorial development.
Applied Geography Research Center (CIGA)
Research center aimed at consolidating the knowledge management processes and articulating the protocols for basic and applied research, meeting the scientific, professional and educational demands on sustainable human development of our country. Its education-training experience is proved through the numerous courses, seminar and workshops performed…
Center for Research, Training and Legal Advice (CICAJ)
Center dedicated to the design and execution of academic research projects, and development of training services, consultancy and legal advice to public and private entities, both national and international.
Center for Research on Sociology, Economics, Politics and Anthropology (CISEPA)
Center dedicated to promoting – from an interdisciplinary perspective – basic scientific research and applied research to contribute to the design of developmental projects that address social issues in the country in an innovative manner.
Educational Services and Research Center (CISE)
Center that disseminates the lines of research on Education and educational development projects. It organizes university extension, training and continuing education services at PUCP.


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I've been in a funk lately. And you may have noticed that the blog's been updated only once in the past week. But, to explain the problem would take a miracle. See, I've been super busy and as a result, have plenty of exciting things to talk about – wedding showers, bridal portraits, pretty presents and a special trip to Idaho planned for the end of the month (more on that one soon!). But, for the life of me, I can't stand up and shout it to the world.
Yesterday's weather was so absolutely beautiful, though, that I just had to get into the kitchen. Baking has the serenest way of calming me down and I truly miss it when I don't have the time. With that said, I got to work on two different recipes… both with several timely steps involved. The first is last week's FFwD, Spice-Poached Pears. The second? Come back tomorrow for that one! 🙂
Warm, tangy and a hint of Fall spices, this fruit dish has it all. It evokes open windows, cozy throws and brightly-lit candles. Super simple to prepare and a lovely treat filled with sweet oranges, tart lemons, spicy cinnamon and star anise. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying on your own, it's perfectly wonderful.
#105 – Spice-Poached Pears (pg. 396)
Source: Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan


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Ludacris Feat. Ty Dolla $ign "Vitamin D" (Audio)
While Ludacris is getting ready for the world to check out his upcoming movie "Fast 8" on Big Screen April 14th, he hit us off with a dope track titled "Vitamin D" featuring Ty Dolla $ign. This song is sampled … Read More »


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The Most Power Producing Turbo Upgrade On The Market
The Alpha 9 BiTurbo Upgrade for the Mercedes Benz 5.5L BiTurbo (M157) produces the most power available on the market without compromise. By utilizing the latest in billet wheel, ball bearing turbo technology, we have brought you 900+HP capability with no loss in driveability or response!
Alpha 9: The COMPLETE Turbo Upgrade
While other turbo upgrades available feature just a simple compressor wheel upgrade, we chose to upgrade the whole turbo to unleash the true potential of your AMG! Our turbo upgrade for your M157 powered Mercedes consists of a complete replacement Garrett ball bearing center cartridge opposed to a wheel swap upgrade where just a larger compressor wheel is installed on the OEM journal bearing turbo. Our ball bearing units are built to take more abuse, consist of less moving parts and have a quicker boost onset than a standard journal bearing turbo.
Big Benefits, No Compromises
The Alpha 9 Turbocharger Upgrade provides enormous gains in horsepower and torque throughout the entire rev-range WITHOUT any added turbo lag! It's a win/win situation that is unheard of in the industry provided by the latest in turbo technology. The new Alpha-spec billet compressor wheels utilize the latest design software and machining processes for maximum output and efficiency. The larger turbine wheel handles the additional airflow provided by the billet compressor wheel to keep the system breathing freely providing a well-rounded upgrade.
Power And Performance That Will Set You Apart From Your Peers
Your Alpha 9 powered BiTurbo will put out an astonishing 750+HP/770TQ on pump fuel without any other modifications. Choose the optional race fuel calibration (100 octane unleaded) and that number jumps to 850+HP/850+TQ! Initial testing on our 2012 E63 AMG test vehicle using race fuel netted a 0-60 time of just 3.3 seconds and quarter mile time of just 10.7 @ 135mph. What's most amazing is all of this is accomplished with just tuning and a turbo upgrade. When you punch the throttle your passengers are going to be in for quite a surprise!
A Bolt-On Upgrade That Flies Under The Radar
We re-contour the OEM turbine and compressor housings to fit the larger turbo so to the untrained eye, they look factory stock. We even retain the factory heat shielding for safety and to keep this turbo upgrade under the radar.
Alpha ECU Calibration Provides Unmatched Power And Driveability
With the Alpha engine computer calibration your AMG 5.5L equipped Mercedes Benz will exhibit smooth, stock-like driveability. The only difference is a dramatic increase in power and acceleration that will leave your competition in the dust!
A Turbo Upgrade With Room To Grow
Another unique benefit to this turbo upgrade is it can be complimented with future Alpha products to make even more power. Once you have this turbo upgrade there will be no need to do things over again should you want to further modify your AMG down the road.
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Update 2013: Since Taco Bell is lowering the ethics bar to diss healthy veggies in favor of their chem cuisine in the latest Feb 3, 2013 Superbowl ad, I figured I'd drag out my 2007 counter-marketing with rats and tacos 'ewww' moments…Think it's unfair to counter-market with 'ewww' tactics?
I'd say it's unfair to hammer high-risk, low-income kids 24/7 with this toxic crud, adding 'fourth meal' promotions to groaning dietary habits and plying kids with sat fat & sodium levels triple the intake of healthy whole foods.
So I figure, gloves off, I'm tossing down the gauntlet in fairness factor since there's no appealing to the health and wellness of kids. Glad to see Taco Bell made it on the hilarious "10 Junk Foods That Have No Business Existing" 2012 list too, hope that $4 million :30 Superbowl 2013 spot drains their coffers a bit. Media literacy/critical thinking colleagues will know this is my BIAS stated up front and personal. Now on with the original piece:
(2007) Yum? I think not. Awhile back I wrote about Yum brands' KFC and Taco Bell fast food franchises trying to extinguish trans-fats. Make that trans-RATS! They now have a new hygiene and sanitation PR nightmare as WNBC broadcasts this video of a dozen rats scampering through a Yum fast food eatery in N.Y. Talk about a new meaning for their 'run for the border' tagline.
This video clip sums up the know what you're eating dilemma, and many like it are YouTubing across the web. (how's that for a digital-media viral verb?) Media can now instantly and globally bury a brand with E.coli crisis clips and disasters becoming a front page news story in a nanosecond. Bloggers like yours truly leverage the 'ewww' factor to get kids to think about fast food studies impacting their health at multiple levels beyond justtrans-fats. Taco Bell sickened 71 people in five states with their E.coli crisis in December, yet STILL ended the year up 1% domestically, so it's not like they can't rebound from a dent in sales.
Ironically, Shaping Youth is covering Mexican food tomorrow in our counter-marketing program with our heavily Hispanic demographic in our Title One school which is consuming copious quanities of this junk food-fast food and highly processed-pouched food marketed excessively as convenient grab-n-gos.
We're tackling 'sat fat' in frijoles and cheeses and offering switches to healthier options of fresh-Mex flavors so this might be just the "Ewwwwww" we need to add to our presentation!
All is fair in counter-marketing, so you can bet I'll use the deep-fried chicken head that someone found in a KFC bucket a few years ago, along with this video to remind kids that junk food has more than just 'junk' in it sometimes.
Our wellness program, "Dare to Compare, A Gross Out Game for Good Nutrition" is based on a 'Fear Factor' media format, where the kids get grossed out by what they're consuming via media, mind & body after we take apart their intake logs that they write every week.
Whether it's seeing all the Blue 1, Yellow 5, and candy bar in a bowl breakfasts they're eating with gobs of colored, flavored junk like Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops and PopTarts, deconstructing the sodium and sat fat in a Lunchable, or extruding hardened playdough to simulate arteries hardened by too much sodium, kids 'get it' when they see and play with hands-on visuals and media deconstruction.
Media clips from "SuperSize Me", cartoon videos riffing off of Fast Food Nation like "Backwards Hamburger" or even this meat additive animated video on how beef is colorized and gassed to make it more appealing, are helpful to "gross out kids with awareness" and get that 'ewwww' factor front and center to change behavior.
So thanks, Yum, for helping me out with my session tomorrow!
In the food fight for kids' health and well-being, we need all the counter-marketing ammo we can get. All's fair in film and media.


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You're late for an appointment and you were counting on wearing that freshly washed and dried shirt you just got when all of a sudden you discover your dryer is not working! Now you have a washer full of damp clothes and nothing left to wear in your closet. You panic. What do I do? How do I dry my clothes? How do I repair my broken dryer?
You can get your damp clothes and run to the laundromat. Alternatively, you can put a line in your yard and let the sun and air do the job. Or you can go to Sears and buy a new dryer and then wait for 3 weeks for delivery and installation services. All of these options are not very practical, nor are they fast. Not to mention, purchasing a new dryer can be very costly.
Of course, if you are handy and enjoy repairing things around the house, you can try to repair your broken dryer yourself. In this case, you will probably be faced with one of the 5 most common dryer problems:
1.) The dryer doesn't spin
2.) There is no heat in the dryer
3.) The dryer drum does not tumble
4.) The dryer doesn't turn on
5.) The dryer makes loud and obnoxious noises
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Uncertainty has increased in China's virtual currency trading in recent days, with some platforms suspending or raising the threshold for trading certain types of virtual coins.
Much of the activity has revolved around Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). On Saturday, Shanghai-based virtual currency trading platform btcchina.com announced it would halt the prepaid and transaction services for ICO business starting from Saturday, according to the platform's website.
A customer service representative for btcchina.com told the Global Times on Sunday that it's uncertain whether btcchina.com will resume ICO trading in the future. "The website will release an announcement [if it is to be resumed]," the representative said.
ICOs in the spotlight
An ICO is a fundraising method that trades future crypto coins for virtual currencies that have an immediate, liquid value such as Bitcoin.
Domestic virtual currency service provider ico.info on Wednesday also announced it would suspend all ICO business and that it would "wait for relevant government departments to clarify policies." Ico.info noted in a statement that it would carry out business in accordance with the regulations after they are implemented. Ico.info couldn't be reached for comment as of press time.
A senior Internet finance analyst surnamed Guo, who refused to disclose his full name, said that the nature of the ICO business is hotly debated.
"The process of ICO trading is a bit like illegal fundraising, and the applications of the future crypto coins are not clear enough. That's why some platforms have decided to halt ICO trading," Guo told the Global Times on Sunday.
But he said there are also downsides to suppressing it as an investment model. "Some virtual currencies, like Ethereum, couldn't flourish without the help of ICOs," he told the Global Times.
Currently, ICO trading remains operational on several domestic platforms like bter.com and btc9.com.
On bter.com, an ICO coin was valued at 2.79 yuan ($0.43) as of 5:45 pm Beijing Time on Sunday.
Regulations to come
Zhu Jiawei, COO of huobi.com, told the Global Times on Sunday that the website has stopped leveraging business on its platform, and speculative needs have been curbed to a certain extent.
"The trading volume for Bitcoin is about 10,000 each day on our platform, showing a stable trend," he noted, adding that huobi.com does not provide ICO trading services.
Btcchina.com issued a statement in February 2017 saying that it would take forceful measures such as restricting trading and freezing assets if it discovers suspicious trading activities.
The websites' tightened management comes as virtual currency trading is on the rise in China. The Global Times observed that on jubi.com, a virtual currency trading platform, there are more than 40 types of virtual currencies that can be exchanged for yuan, including Bitcoin, litecoin and antcoin.
According to Guo, China's financial technologies have been developing rapidly in recent years. Besides, many domestic investors can't find a good investment channel for their idle assets, and that's why they have turned their eyes to virtual currency trading.
But he warned that bubbles are accumulating in this area. "So far there's not a channel for the identity of virtual currency investors to be verified, so speculators gather on virtual currency trading platforms," Guo noted.
He also said that the government has not yet launched clear regulations and laws for virtual currency trading, even though it has shown its intention to support relevant technologies, such as establishing a research center for digital assets. "I think it won't be long before new regulations are coming out," he said.
"Virtual currency investment can turn into mass fraud, as with peer-to-peer transactions in the country, with much worse consequences as it is all done online," Li Yi, a senior research fellow at the Internet Research Center under the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times on Sunday.
According to Li, the government should launch measures to restrict virtual currency investment soon. "They should not only warn the public of potential risks in the investment, but also raise the market threshold for virtual currency issuers," he noted.
Newspaper headline: Virtual currency crackdown


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The Itching Penis: What to Do Now to Stop It
For men, an itching penis is the worst, because it's an itch you just can't scratch in broad daylight. A man's privates can feel especially itchy, dry or flaky due to a number of common problems. Fortunately, most of these are easily tamed, once you have identified the cause. Here are some of the possibilities:
- Dry skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis can lead to peeling, flaky, dry penis skin. The affected skin can become very chafed, leading to redness and irritation. In men, the appearance of psoriasis can look like small, red patches of skin on the penis shaft or tip, whereas eczema may appear as a bumpy red rash or tiny blisters. The skin may appear scaly or be smooth and shiny. Both circumcised and uncircumcised penises are affected by these skin disorders.
- Tinea cruris, or jock itch, isanother very common cause of itching penis skin. Jock itch is a fungal infection that can appear on the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and even buttocks. The fungus is more common in men, but women can be affected, too. The fungus can travel and develop nearly anywhere on your body and causes an itchy, often ring-shaped rash. Most remedies are over-the-counter, but make sure to abstain from any sexual activity until you're certain your jock itch has left the building.
- Thrush is a fungal infection that appears on the skin or mucous membranes; it is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Symptoms of thrush are irritation, burning, redness and peeling around the head of the penis. If a white discharge accompanies any of these, thrush may be the culprit. It is possible for thrush to spread through contact during sex, but it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. Take note of your stress levels, as high stress can lead to an outbreak of thrush.
- Hot tubs, while enjoyable on vacations, at parties or at the gym, are a breeding ground for bacteria. A rash from a hot tub, called hot tub folliculitis, usually begins as itchy red skin with bumps that can fill with pus and become very painful. Some chemicals in hot tubs can react with your skin to cause itching, dryness or flakiness. In order to avoid this hot tub rash, make sure any hot tub you enter has beencleaned properly and often. Avoid hot tub use if you have acne, have recently shaved or waxed, or have a compromised immune system, as these make it more likely that a reaction will occur.
In addition to the strategies outlined above, it is important to always keep your skin clean in order to avoid hygiene-related itching and discomfort. Wash daily with warm water (not hot), making sure to use a gentle cleanser, rather than detergent-based soaps or shower gels. Men with an uncircumcised penis need to pull their foreskin all the way back to wash the head of their penis.After correctly washing the genital area, dry and moisturize your skin with a product made specifically for skin, like a penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin) . This particular health creme is a super weapon, containing vitamins and nutrients essential to the wellbeing of private area skin, like vitamin C, for collagen production, and Shea butter, which hydrates the skin leaving the area soft and smooth. Keep the penis skin clean, dry, and hydrated for optimal health.
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Deerfield, IL, December 3, 2008 - Today, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the world's leading professional organization of stem cell researchers, released new guidelines for the responsible development of safe and effective stem cell therapies for patients. A Commentary article that summarizes the Guidelines for the Clinical Translation of Stem Cells will be published by Cell Press in the December issue of Cell Stem Cell, the official affiliated journal of the ISSCR.
These guidelines define a roadmap for medical researchers and doctors, outlining what needs to be accomplished to move stem cells from promising research to proven treatments for patients. The new guidelines will accelerate the translation of stem cell research into practice while addressing associated scientific, clinical, regulatory, ethical and social issues. Founded on core principles of scientific rigor and ethical conduct, the recommendations offered in the guidelines include an insistence on expert evaluation and independent oversight, a thorough informed consent process to provide patients with essential information on the unique aspects of stem cell-based treatments, and transparency in reporting of clinical trial results.
" Our guidelines will arm patients and their doctors with the information they need to make decisions about whether to seek stem cell treatments," said Dr. Olle Lindvall, co-chair of the ISSCR task force that developed the guidelines and professor in clinical neurology at the University of Lund. "Stem cell research holds tremendous promise for the development of novel therapies for many serious diseases. However, as clinicians and scientists, we recognize an urgent need to address the problem of unproven stem cell treatments being marketed directly to patients."
Too often rogue clinics around the world exploit patients' hopes by offering unproven stem cell therapies, typically for large sums of money and without credible scientific rationale, oversight or patient protections.
This concern is further emphasized in a Correspondence article from Dr. Timothy Caulfield and colleagues of the University of Alberta, Canada, which also appears in the December issue of Cell Stem Cell. A content analysis of claims made on 19 Web sites offering so-called "stem cell therapies" was performed to assess the portrayal of the services offered by each organization. In addition, the authors assessed whether these claims are substantiated by research reported in the professional medical literature. The authors provide clear evidence that the vast majority of the clinics examined over-promise results and gravely underestimate the potential risks of their offered treatments.
The ISSCR's new guidelines establish standards that can be used to judge the claims made by stem cell clinics and whether the treatments they offer are being developed responsibly. The ISSCR also offers a handbook for patients and their doctors evaluating a stem cell therapy.
The ISSCR urges governments and regulatory bodies to enact the recommendations outlined in these guidelines. The guidelines call for countries without an official regulatory body to develop a way to monitor new stem cell-based treatments, and the ISSCR has offered to advise agencies that want to build these regulatory capacities.
"Regulators have a responsibility to prevent exploitation of patients in their jurisdictions, and where necessary, to close fraudulent clinics and take disciplinary action against the doctors involved," said Dr. George Q. Daley, immediate past-president of the ISSCR and associate director of the Stem Cell Program at Children's Hospital Boston.
To develop these new guidelines, the ISSCR convened an international task force of experts in stem cell science, clinical research and bioethics from 13 countries. The task force was led by Dr. Lindvall and Dr. Insoo Hyun, ISSCR member and professor at Case Western Reserve University.
" Our task force has captured the most current, comprehensive thinking on translational stem cell research. The result - these new guidelines - will be valuable for all members of the stem cell community," said ¬¬¬Dr. Fiona Watt, president of the ISSCR.
Patients, medical researchers, regulators and those interested should visit the ISSCR's Web site at www.ISSCR.org to see the Guidelines, a handbook for patients and more information on stem cell research. In addition, the content of the Guidelines is digested in the Commentary article authored by the task force, which is available online at www.cellstemcell.com/.
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is an independent, nonprofit membership organization established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and application.
Cell Press, an imprint of Elsevier, is committed to improving scientific communication through the publication of exciting research and reviews. Each of our titles is viewed as a must-read by the scientific community it serves. Cell Press primary research journals include the flagship journal Cell, as well as Neuron, Immunity, Molecular Cell, Developmental Cell, Cancer Cell, Current Biology, Structure, Chemistry & Biology, Cell Metabolism, Cell Host & Microbe, Cell Stem Cell and, new to Cell Press in 2008, The American Journal of Human Genetics. Also new to Cell Press this year are the fourteen Trends reviews journals, including Trends in Cognitive Sciences and Trends in Neuroscience.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Lizards in the yard
It moved like a snake. We lived in a snake zone for seven years. There were snakes in the front & back yards. The dogs were always hunting them. But this wasn't a snake, it just moved like one.
As a tomboy, my friends Frank and his brother Ed and I would run the hills hunting western fence lizards. Back then, we called them blue belly lizards. Granted we did catch twice as many tails as lizards but by the end of the summer, that lizard hunting summer, the three of us were more than proficient with catching those quick buggers.
So I screamed, I startled myself and the lizard. I realized it was just a lizard, I laughed. I laughed and grabbed a broom to chase the quick bugger away from my front door and back into the garden where he belongs. A lizard pet is one thing I'd done as a kid, a lizard in my house wasn't going to happen today.
The visitor was an alligator lizard. It moved in an undulating way. These creature from ancient times adapt to the environment. The lizard fact sheets state that alligator lizards are found in urban areas under pot and in gardens. They eat insects in large quantity which is why I'd like him to stay but over in the yard, please.
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The photo is of a member of my support crew during one of his horsemanship lessons. His teacher is working with him on cleaning out his horses hooves. Notice it is a nice dry summer day....not so today.
Yep, it is muddy and all of our hooves are delightfully packed with pooh, pieces of hay, and mud. It was a bit like the mixture that Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs used when they were building pooh houses-if we had time to bake the bottom of our hooves in the sun we would have had some good building material. At this point the stuff was just plain nasty, that is where the fun came in.
The DOR decided that we all needed our feet cleaned...oh goody! The thing you must know is that the first horse the DOR owned as a child loved to kick when you are in range of her hind feet and she was in "a mood." So the DOR has been dealing with a bit of hind hoof fear. I worked with her on this over the summer and she is now comfortable cleaning all of my feet, she doesn't worry at all. She is still working on not being "hind hoof shy" with the other horses in the herd. So she has been picking out the other horses front feet at liberty and their hinds when they are haltered and being held. She will do all four of mine at liberty, after all I am her teacher and she trusts me.
The DOR came out with a hoof pick and no halter, so we all knew that only front feet were being cleaned on everyone but me. She started with Harley, front feet and a good back scratch. There she stunned the pretty boy by asking for his back feet...Harley was so shocked that he just gave them to her with no problem. She cleaned his hinds getting only a bit of mud on her sleeve. Hmmmm, looks like she is going for the gusto today!
She came over to do my feet, I was going to continue being a good teacher so I didn't give her a bad time. I did however manage to have to stomp my foot in a mud puddle and splash her with mud, darn fly! She was still pleased with herself and not a bit upset about the mud.
Freedom was next and he can be a tough cookie at times. She asks for his front feet and he makes her have to work to get them. He is being a bit of a brick wall, pretending he doesn't have a clue what she wants-he also figures if he keeps refusing she will leave him alone. Well the DOR believes that brick walls exist to keep out the people who don't want something bad enough and she really wants Freedom to pick up his front feet. She stuck with it and Freedom finally cooperated. Then she went to his hinds. Woo hoo, Freedom is thinking he is going to sit on her and she will land face first in the mud. The DOR lines him up to the panel and gets between him and the panel. When he tries to sit on her he ends up landing his hip on the panel...smart DOR! She goes to the other side and doesn't even try to line him up to the panel. She picks up his hind foot and when he tries to sit on her he runs into her elbow that she has up like a chicken wing. The old guy blew a few marbles and stood like a good boy the rest of the time.
Salty was last, he had plenty of time to plot his strategy. Now remember we aren't doing this to be naughty, we are trying to make a better horseman of the DOR-all of this is for her own good. Salty did some dancing around, it was a great way to ensure that the DOR had plenty of mud all over her. She got him to stand still and then she surprised him by starting with his left hind, moving to his left front, and the proceeding to his right front. Salty's right front is his bad leg and he will act like he can't pick it up. Salty thought that he would try teaching the DOR about toe stomping, he forgot she deals with Hank the Tank and could see that one coming. He then picked the hoof up but kept it so low she just about had to stand on her head to see what she was doing. She then went to his right hind, this is the hoof that Salty is really giving the farrier a bad time about. So she asks for his foot and he refuses, she tells him she wants the foot and he says "Nope, no way." So she starts kicking his hoof with her toe, he decides that he will lift his hoof and when she reaches for it he takes a gentle swipe at her. We all suck in our breath, we figure that will be too much for her. That it will send her right back in time, back to her first horse the "kicking queen." We watched to see what she would do and we were amazed. The DOR took a deep breath, rolled her shoulders, and started humming the "horse lullaby" her grandfather had taught her. She reached to the offending hoof, picked it up and finished the job.
If we had hands we would have all clapped for her. I am so proud of her! She was smart, cautious, dealt with her fear, and went out of her comfort zone. She had mud and poop all over her and a big old grin when she was done. I often wonder if the DOR knows how hard we work to help her learn and to make sure she is pushed out of her comfort zone, yet making sure that she is successful.
I am thinking that the DOR needs to get an English saddle now. She rode English for a bit in her younger days, but got a bit of a scare when the horse she was on had a major "fall apart." She decided that a western saddle was felt more secure. Wish me luck...I am going to have to do some work on this one. Maybe if I act like the western saddle hurts my back she will give it a try.
Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR
Here's mud in your eye
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3 comments:
- Rambling Woods said...
That is a major undertaking for a pedicure Jack..
- November 8, 2008 at 8:23 AM
- Cheryl Ann said...
That sounds like me and Sunni today! I, too, am er..."cautious" when picking up my horses' feet, especially when I'm ALONE! But, I did get Sunni's two front ones cleaned today.
- November 8, 2008 at 4:02 PM
- LatigoLiz said...
Mike Rowe ROCKS! Just ask the Little Cowboy! Looks like Dakota worships him, too!
- November 8, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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