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At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 wounded when a gunman opened fire on an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas Strip in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Authorities have identified the suspected gunman in the Sunday night shooting as Stephen Paddock. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said officers confronted Paddock on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino across the street from the concert. Paddock is dead.
Previously, the deadliest mass shooting had been an attack at an Orlando, Florida, nightclub that killed 49. Before that, the deadliest shooting in the U.S. was the 2007 attack at Virginia Tech, in which a student killed 32 people before killing himself.
Here's a look at some of the nation's deadliest rampages since 2012:
- Oct. 1, 2017: A gunman identified by authorities as Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas Strip from the 32nd floor of casino, killing at least 50 people and wounding more than 200. He died at the scene after officers went into the hotel room he was using.
- June 12, 2016: Gunman Omar Mateen opened fire at an Orlando, Florida, nightclub, killing 49 people. Mateen was later killed in a shootout with police.
— Feb. 25, 2016: Cedric Ford, 38, killed three people and wounded 14 others at a lawnmower factory where he worked in the central Kansas community of Hesston. The local police chief killed him during a shootout with 200 to 300 workers still in the building, authorities said.
— Feb. 20, 2016: Jason Dalton, 45, is accused of randomly shooting and killing six people and severely wounding two others during a series of attacks over several hours in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, area. Authorities say he paused between shootings to make money as an Uber driver. He faces murder and attempted murder charges.
— Dec. 2, 2015: Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, opened fire at a social services center in San Bernardino, California, killing 14 people and wounding more than 20. They fled the scene but died hours later in a shootout with police.
— Oct. 1, 2015: A shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, left 10 people dead and seven wounded. Shooter Christopher Harper-Mercer, 26, exchanged gunfire with police, then killed himself.
— June 17, 2015: Dylann Roof, 21, shot and killed nine African-American church members during a Bible study group inside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Police contend the attack was racially motivated. Roof has been sentenced to death in the shootings.
— May 23, 2014: A community college student, Elliot Rodger, 22, killed six people and wounded 13 in shooting and stabbing attacks in the area near the University of California, Santa Barbara, campus. Authorities said he apparently shot himself to death after a gunbattle with deputies.
— Sept. 16, 2013: Aaron Alexis, a mentally disturbed civilian contractor, shot 12 people to death at the Washington Navy Yard before he was killed in a police shootout.
— July 26, 2013: Pedro Vargas, 42, went on a shooting rampage at his Hialeah, Florida, apartment building, gunning down six people before officers fatally shot him.
— Dec. 14, 2012: In Newtown, Connecticut, an armed 20-year-old man entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and used a semi-automatic rifle to kill 26 people, including 20 first graders and six adult school staff members. He then killed himself.
— Sept. 27, 2012: In Minnesota's deadliest workplace rampage, Andrew Engeldinger, who had just been fired, pulled a gun and fatally shot six people, including the company's founder. He also wounded two others at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis before taking his own life.
— Aug. 5, 2012: In Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 40-year-old gunman Wade Michael Page killed six worshippers at a Sikh Temple before killing himself.
— July 20, 2012: James Holmes, 27, fatally shot 12 people and injured 70 in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
— April 2, 2012: Seven people were killed and three were wounded when a 43-year-old former student opened fire at Oikos University in Oakland, California. One Goh was charged with seven counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder, but psychiatric evaluations concluded he suffered from long-term paranoid schizophrenia and was unfit to stand trial.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the shooting in Las Vegas (all times local):
5:20 a.m.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department says two of its off-duty members were shot during the attack at a Las Vegas concert.
Authorities say both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition and the other was in stable condition.
Officials did not immediately release their names.
Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo says at least 50 people were killed and more than 200 people were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Strip.
Authorities have identified the suspected gunman as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. Paddock died after police confronted him Sunday on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay casino-hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip.
5:15 a.m.
Las Vegas police say they've determined that a woman they were seeking is no longer considered a "person of interest" in the deadly mass shooting at a country music festival.
Police say they don't believe 62-year-old Marilou Danley was involved in the Sunday night shooting that killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200.
Police initially said they were seeking the woman who may have been the roommate of the shooter.
The gunman has been identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock.
Paddock died after police confronted him Sunday on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay casino-hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gunman perched high on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino unleashed a shower of bullets down on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 50 people and wounding more than 200 as tens of thousands of frantic concert-goers screamed and ran for their lives, officials said Monday. It was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Country music star Jason Aldean was performing Sunday night at the end of the three-day Route 91 Harvest Festival when the gunman opened fire across the street from inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. SWAT teams quickly descended on the concert and the casino, and officers used explosives to get into the hotel room where the suspect was inside, authorities said. The gunman died at the scene and was identified by Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo as Stephen Paddock. A motive as not immediately known.
Aldean was in the middle of a song when the shots came rapidly: Pop-pop-pop-pop. Video of the shooting then showed Aldean stopping and the crowd getting quiet as if they were unsure of what had just happened. The gunman paused and then fired another volley of muzzle flashes from the gold glass casino as more victims fell to the ground while others fled in panic. Some said they hid behind concession stands and other crawled under parked cars.
Kodiak Yazzie, 36, said the music stopped temporarily when the first shots began and the tune even started up again before the second round of pops sent the performers ducking for cover and fleeing the stage.
"It was the craziest stuff I've ever seen in my entire life," Yazzie said. "You could hear that the noise was coming from west of us, from Mandalay Bay. You could see a flash- flash- flash- flash."
Thousands in the crowd fled as the bullets ran rampant. Monique Dumas from British Columbia, Canada, said she was at the concert, six rows from the front of the stage when she thought she heard a bottle breaking, and then a burst of popping sounds that may have been fireworks. She said as she made her way out, it was "organized chaos" as everyone fled. "It took four to five minutes and all that time there was gunfire."
In addition to Paddock, police said they located a woman who may have been his roommate — Marilou Danley, 62. Lombardo said they believe this was a "lone wolf" attack.
"It's a devastating time," Lombardo said.
Police shut down the usually busy Las Vegas Boulevard and authorities across the state and federal ranks converged onto the scene as dozens of ambulances ferried those struck by gunfire. Nearby Interstate 15 and flights at McCarran International Airport were also halted. Hospital emergency rooms were jammed with victims delivered by ambulance. Others loaded the wounded into their cars and drove them to hospitals.
Jose Baggett, 31, of Las Vegas, said he and a friend were in the lobby of the Luxor hotel-casino — directly north of the festival — when people began to run, almost like in a stampede. He said people were crying and as he and his friend started walking away minutes later, they encountered police checkpoints where officers were carrying shotguns and assault rifles.
"There were armored personnel vehicles, SWAT vehicles, ambulances, and at least a half-mile of police cars," Baggett said.
Among those killed were two off-duty police officers who were attending the concert and two other on-duty officers were wounded, including one in critical condition, police said.
Hours after the shooting, Aldean posted on Instagram that he and his crew were safe and said the shooting was "beyond horrific."
"It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night," Aldean said.
The shooting at the sold-out Route 91 Harvest festival was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Forty-nine people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June 2016.
Sunday's shooting came more than four months after a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people. Almost 90 people were killed by gunmen inspired by Islamic State at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris during a performance by Eagles of Death Metal in November 2015.
An earlier version of this report had an incorrect spelling for the last name of witness Kodiak Yazzie. This story has been corrected to reflect that the officer in critical condition was on duty at the time of the shooting.


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Bob Lindsay played in all three games in Houston. His family was present for all three. He pitch hit the first night and grounded out, played first base the second and struck out both times he appeared.
On September 13th, he got his first major league base hit. The Astro outfielder retrieved the ball and it weas given to him as is the custom of the game. He said later, " I tried not to smile too much out there, I didn't want everyone to think I was some kid."
After nearly 16 years of trying, Robert Lindsay is a Major Leaguer. The team in Los Angeles is so woeful, that he has become the talk of the sports bars. He sees it as nothing special, but maybe a chance for a real tryout in the spring.
This is about the things I see and wonder about or in which I find humor or human grace or may seem odd enough to be worth mention...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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- AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Hurrah! Great story, Reamus.ReplyDelete
Hurrah, Kay is back!ReplyDelete
NYC: It surely is.
"Never, never, never, never give up" Winston ChurchillReplyDelete
And especially not on your dreams :)! - me.
Ann: I expect Robert will still be dreaming about what could have been when he retires, but it is a nice story to watch for now.ReplyDelete
As Paul Harvey would have said, "And now you know the rest of the story." Thanks, Reamus.ReplyDelete
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Friday, 19 February 2016
Friday Smiles
This weeks smiles come courtesy of a bunch of daffodils. Sat beside the vase in a quiet room you can hear the petals pop and tear their way out of the outer papery sheath. Wonder-full!
Linking at Annie's Friday Smiles
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Hi Laura, Daffs are budding outside here, so Spring is on the way.ReplyDelete
Hope you have a fab Friday. Sue
Any sign of spring will make me smile :) Have a good week xxReplyDelete
Oh I want to hear that.ReplyDelete
Hubby Philip says he loves coming downstairs in the morning to see how much our daffodils have opened up each day in the kitchen
Lynn xx
Oh Laura that is simply magical. Spring is my fav time of year....all that life coming out of the frozen earth......nature is so perfect.ReplyDelete
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Simply beautiful Laura, what a wonderful colour daffodils are!!! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend RobynReplyDelete
I love daffodils, especially this time of year when I am craving for the spring/summer.ReplyDelete
Have a great week with many smiles,
Gorgeous! Angela xReplyDelete
I love your description of the daffodils opening. As you can see from my blog, I love these harbingers of Spring. Kate xReplyDelete
Fabulous post. Love your picture and words. One cannot help but like daffodils, especially if you are Welsh!!ReplyDelete
That's amazing; I've never heard daffodils opening. Enjoy your weekend! PatReplyDelete
Beautiful. Kate has a daffodil on her post too. The local Visiting Nurse Center has a fundraiser selling daffodils.ReplyDelete


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From an original 366 contenders, we're down to the Freaky Four. Three more matches will determine our most popular weird movie of all time.
A special shout-out to Naked Lunch, who made it all the way to a special overtime round before falling to Un Chien Andalou. It deserves mention as the 5th most popular weird movie.
Here are the official Freaky 4, along with the path they took to make it this far:
The Holy Mountain (1973): defeated Playtime (1967), 135-33; defeated The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), 105-36; defeated Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), 108-45; defeated Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970), 107-46; defeated Spirited Away (2001), 78-55; defeated 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), 106-65.
Suspiria (1977): defeated Hour of the Wolf [Vargtimmen] (1968), 87-24; defeated Vertigo (1958), 123-39; defeated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), 96-68; defeated The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973), 109-36; defeated Donnie Darko (2001), 93-48; defeated Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989), 94-77.
Un Chien Andalou (1929): defeated Forbidden Zone (1982), 76-49; defeated The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), 76-39; defeated Daisies [Sedmikrásky] (1966), 77-61; defeated Akira (1988), 83-71; defeated El Topo (1970), 69-65; defeated Naked Lunch, 93-91.
Eraserhead (1977): defeated Evil Dead II (1987), 99-29; defeated A Clockwork Orange (1971), 102-33; defeated The Exterminating Angel [El àngel exterminador] (1962), 117-30; defeated The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), 112-41; defeated Häxan [Witchcraft Through the Ages] (1922), 111-34; defeated Mulholland Drive (2001), 151-51.
You can see the full results and progress of the entire tournament here: https://challonge.com/tsut4018 (note that this link is just for viewing results. You must vote using the forms below.)
Now it's time to remove two more contenders and set up the final death match.
You may vote once every 24 hours. This round closes at midnight, EST Apr. 19.
Get to voting below! (No wagering, please.)


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This climate climate zone covers from about 44°N to 50°N latitude mostly east of the 100th meridian in North America. However, it can be found as far north as 54°N, and further west in the Canadian Prairie Provinces and below 40°N in the high Appalachians. In Europe this subtype reaches its most northerly latitude at nearly 61° N. Areas featuring this subtype of the continental climate have an average temperature in the warmest month below 22°C (22°F). Summer high temperatures in this zone typically average between 21-28°C (70-82°F) during the daytime and the average temperatures in the coldest month are generally far below the -3 °C (27°F) mark.
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).
The average temperature for the year in Jelenia Gora is 43.0°F (6.1°C). The warmest month, on average, is August with an average temperature of 60.0°F (15.6°C). The coolest month on average is February, with an average temperature of 23.0°F (-5°C).
The highest recorded temperature in Jelenia Gora is 93.0°F (33.9°C), which was recorded in August. The lowest recorded temperature in Jelenia Gora is -33.0°F (-36.1°C), which was recorded in February.
The average amount of precipitation for the year in Jelenia Gora is 29.2" (741.7 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is July with 5.6" (142.2 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is January with an average of 1.3" (33 mm). In terms of liquid precipitation, there are an average of 76.2 days of rain, with the most rain occurring in July with 12.3 days of rain, and the least rain occurring in September with 3.4 days of rain.


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We have a wonderful staff of dedicated professionals who give their heart and soul to this ministry at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. You can call us at 770.963.4499 or use the email address information below.
Reverend Robert Mitchell
Pastor Bob Mitchell has served as Senior Pastor at Christ the Lord since 1984. He and his wife Melanie live in Dacula. They have three grown children who live in the Atlanta area. Pastor Bob is a 1984 graduate of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina, and enjoys fishing trips in the North Carolina mountains. Pastor Bob can be reached at ext. 111 or [email protected].
Come Meet the Pastor on the first Sunday of every month. Listen to archived Sermons. Read A Word from Pastor
Laura Bryant
Director of Music Ministry
Laura has been with Christ the Lord for more than 15 years. She began playing the piano at age three and began formal, classical training at age four. She grew up in Nebraska, but moved to Georgia as a teenager. She graduated from South Gwinnett High School and studied music at Georgia State University. She and John have been married since 1981 and they have two daughters. Away from work, Laura enjoys cooking, quilting and playing in the bands. Listen to some of Sunday's Music Contact email [email protected]
Jenny Lanning
Director of New Member Ministry
Jenny joined our staff in March of 2000 as our Director of New Member Ministries. Jenny has been in church work for many years, primarily in the area of Youth Ministry. A natural care giver, Jenny is that smiling face that welcomes you at the front door and sees you through the new member process. Contact email [email protected]
Diane Thomas
Director of Faith Formation Ministry
Diane and her family have been members at Christ the Lord since 1992. She has raised her three children in the welcoming environment of Christ the Lord. Diane became the Director of Children's Ministry in 2001. Her bachelor's degree in Child Development and volunteer experience with the children's programming make her well suited for the position. Diane has taught both Vacation Bible School and the Wednesday evening Friends of Faith program. She has also served on the church council. Contact email [email protected]
Janice Aldridge
Parish Administrator
Janice has been a member of Christ the Lord since 1989, previously served on staff as Director of Lay Ministry and recently served as the bookkeeper since 2009. Janice rejoined the staff full time as Parish Administrator in 2013. Janice is a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County having graduated from Norcross High School and attending Dekalb College. She and Donald have been married since 1990 and have five children and one grandchild. Away from work, Janice enjoys reading, watersports, spending time with her family and being a Grammie. Contact email [email protected]


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People were incredulous when I told them I lived in an elephant's leg, but I was neither lying nor quoting from a Dr Seuss book. No, for more than seven years I lived in a building called the Elephant Tower, so named because of its unmistakeable shape. See for yourself:
I lived in the back legs of that building, about halfway up. Thus, I named my blog Elephant's Leg because that had been my perspective point for most of the time I have lived in Thailand. Seven years and three months, in fact. My childhood home aside, it was the longest consecutive time I had stayed in one place.
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Sorry to use a cliché, but the past 12 months have continued to be spent in tropical Thailand, and while Bangkok lacks the beaches and tranquility that most would associate with an earthly Eden, it has, for the most part, been a year that was good to me.
What a shame that the country's political scene is once again threatening to spoil 2014 almost as soon as it starts, but for now my focus is on what did happen, rather than what might, as I sum up 2013.
Thankfully, all my loved ones remained fit and well last year, including my three 80-something grandparents. Most importantly, my Scottish Grandma, who has always been full of vigour, has remained so since the death of Grandpa in 2012. If anything, she has thrived, having now been freed from the duties of caring for him virtually full time in the decade or so before he passed away. She has travelled, met her great-grandchildren and been busier than ever in her community. On top of this, when I visited her in June, we enjoyed some brisk walks amid the glorious Highland scenery and she set a pace that would put many people half her age to shame. Long may this continue!
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Everybody needs somebody… to look down on, and few lifeforms get less respect than the lowly tourist. In Bangkok, they are easy to spot – bright pink skin, dripping in sweat, wearing a Chang Beer T-shirt and scratching their heads over folding maps and the BTS ticketing system. Tourists are naïve, vulnerable, confused and trusting – everything that the noble expat is not! But to the average Thai conman and opportunist, every foreigner is a potential tourist, and to every tourist, anyone of their same colour is likely one of their kin. But the resident farang is a wiser, nobler and all-round higher class of foreigner, and we must flaunt our status with our behaviour and habits. However, this is something that can only be cultivated over time, with experience – unless you consult my handy guide to…
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As I work in the press, I'm always quick to defend journalists, especially against the stereotype that they "make things up".
It is true, though, that facts can be shaped to fit an agenda, and also that whenever there are two or more sides to a story, a journalist can take whichever side best fits his remit. But they can't simply make things up.
For a start, it's against the law. If a newspaper prints a story about a person or event, and cannot prove that it is true if required to do so, then it will face penalties.
Take, for example, the 2004 case of the Daily Mirror's publication of photos which apparently showed British soldiers abusing an Iraqi captive. Desperate for a sensational scoop, The Mirror didn't check the authenticity of the pictures, which were later proven to be fake. The result – editor Piers Morgan was fired.
So, a publication really can't "make things up" without risking personal, political or financial repercussions. However, that's not to say it never happens. While I may be quick to defend the press against this stereotype, at the same time I am quick to criticise journalists who do contribute to it.
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Ah, a taste of home. And no, I don't mean a jar of Marmite or a pint of bitter. I mean a newspaper headline that will be all-too familiar to anyone who is from or has lived in Britain. "4,000 stranded in rail chaos" was splashed on the front page of today's Bangkok Post.
Rail chaos. Words that are so familiar to the Brit, they're almost like the lyrics from a favourite childhood song. Nostalgic, even.
The story is that strike action forced the cancellation of the majority of services in, to and from the southern province of Surat Thani, with passengers left stranded or to find alternative means of transport.


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Five large acrylic paintings of YouTube viral video memes pictured upon completion in my luxurious unfinished basement studio. These were mailed to a corporate client in Tokyo last week. I'll start additional paintings for the same client within a few days-
Dramatic Prairie Dog Is Watching You
I've posted pics of all the paintings on my neglected Flickr page, where you can also view a few pics from earlier this year at ROFLCon II.


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In a recent Forrester Report titled "The Rise of the Empowered Customer," analyst Anjali Lai used a phrase that has been sticking with me. She says that "today's empowered customers no longer purchase products; they buy experiences." (1) After pondering for a bit, I believe this to be very true and extremely impactful on the way companies need to engage and market.
Seeking experiences rather than products might be a reaction to mass commoditization of niche items that one use to be able to claim as unique. It might be the downside of increasingly efficient distribution that goes to every corner of the earth and is encroaching on near real time delivery or even onsite manufacturing with 3-D printing. In any event, consumers are seeking a way to stand out and not be like everyone else.
What does this mean to you as a marketer?
Borrowing again from Ms. Lai's report, she identifies five forces that we need to consider and some things we can do right now:
- Willingness to experiment. It wasn't that long ago that even the most progressive consumers were leery about adopting new, unproven technology in fear of making the wrong choice of platforms, or worse, corrupting other connected devices or data. Now, consumers are often part of the stated development cycle for new products and want to be the very first to discover the newest, coolest trend. Depending on your development cycle, involving both your current and potential customers much earlier in the design and marketing phases will give you valuable feedback. You might also be able to create a grass roots movement and have advocates before your product ever hits the streets. There are many ways to engage with your audience here (in person, chat rooms, social media) but the one rule that must be followed is being authentic in your engagement.
- Device usage. In October 2014, the number of gadgets on earth surpassed the number of people, and device production continues to grow five times faster than the global population.(2) Taking a look at my own household, including phones, tablets, televisions, appliances, thermostats, and even cars, we have more than 25 connected devices! It's now critical that the user experience at a minimum be consistent, and ideally tasks are transferable between platforms. Improving on the multi-device experience is a journey, not a destination, so get started and stick with it.
- Digital/physical integration. Devices are ingrained in consumers' daily lives, and the gap between digital and physical experiences has narrowed. Empowered customers rarely think of digital experiences as separate from their physical ones — the two are becoming seamlessly integrated. We use our mobile devices as we shop to price check and read reviews on social media, to get added information at sporting events, and help us navigate roads, malls, and most recently Pokeman Go! Consider the context where a device might be used, and beware of designing it as if the environment is sterile.
- Information savviness. While scholars and pundits have claimed that there aren't enough hours in the day to sustain the current pace of media consumption, our ability to scan, evaluate, and discern larger and larger amounts of data to find precisely what we are looking for continues to amaze. This in turn puts even more pressure on marketers to be immediately relevant, valuable, and entertaining or risk immediate rejection. As a marketer, present your information in a simple, transparent, searchable way, or risk being quickly passed over. From there, use the data that you have on the consumer to enhance and customize the experience. A cautionary note—use the data that consumers have provided as if you are a butler, not a stalker.
- Self-efficacy. With the majority of consumers being always connected, life is lived on display, with an urge for attention and a desire to be perceived as unique. This tension between owning their identity and receiving meaningful acknowledgement drives consumers to seek out personalized, enriching, and emotionally satisfying experiences. Understand the different iterations and connotations that maybe associated with your brand and allow them each to blossom. Anyone that sets out to create a viral sensation with a product will invariably fail. But if the brand has the confidence to let consumers create a context for the brand to live within their world, there is a better chance that the right type of public attention will follow.
As a marketer, all of this can be overwhelming. There are plenty of stories of products and companies that have had meteoric success by effectively connecting with these forces. There are even more stories about those that got it wrong and put a few dents in their brand, or worse.
To get started, begin with analysis of the data you have available to you, apply the actionable insights, and measure everything! Watch for more on this topic soon.
(1) Anajali Lai, "The Rise Of The Empowered Customer, Consumers' Evolving Behaviors And Attitudes Set The Pace For Innovation," 2016 Forrester Research Inc.
(2) Zachary Davies Boren, "There are of officially more mobile devices than people in the world," The Independent, October 7, 2014 (http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/there-are-offcially-more-mobile- devices-than-people-in-the-world-9780518.html).


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The Phylum Arthropoda contains creatures that have a skeleton on the outside and jointed legs. You have seen many of the members such as spiders, centipedes, millipedes, flies, beetles, and crabs. This Phylum is split into different Classes and spiders, insects, centipedes and millipedes all have their own.
Two qualities make an insect an insect. First, they have 3 body segments, a head, thorax, and abdomen. Second, they have 3 pairs of legs. All insects go through "life stages" where they are one form and then metamorphose into another form. A good example of this is when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. Often, each life stage uses different types of resources. A caterpillar will crawl on the ground and eat leaves, but a butterfly will fly from flower to flower drinking nectar. This is important because when scientists are trying to conserve certain species, they must conserve the resources that each life stage uses.
Here in Point Reyes...
A commonly seen caterpillar in the fall is the Yellow-spotted Tiger Moth, which is black with a yellow band through the middle and has long white hairs jutting up all over its body. The spring may provide some excellent opportunities to find butterflies in the park. You may see the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly on woodland borders or the Spring Azure butterfly anywhere within the park. In the summer, beetles are more easily spotted along the ground when the vegetation is dry and brown. Jerusalem crickets are plump and plentiful along the coast and many species of snakes feed on them.
Spiders are often seen, but not as often identified. A couple of the more conspicuous ones include the flower spider (Misumena vaita), which looks like a small crab and hangs out in flowers. It can change colors to match its surroundings so that when an insect, often a bee, lands on the flower it can attack and eat. The red-backed jumping spider (Phidippus johnsoni) is found at Point Reyes and even included in a state-wide study. They are black with red spots on their abdomen and they jump like their name implies. If you see a beautiful web, check the middle for Cyclosa conica. This classic-looking spider decorates its web with dead victims to hide amongst as camouflage.
As you can see, Point Reyes National Seashore provides habitat to a large variety of arthropods. Keep your eyes open and point them down once in a while!
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Recently my wife and I made another trip to Las Vegas…part business and part pleasure. Whenever we are on one of these trips, we always seek a good dinner or two, and occasionally experience something special. That's just what happened when we sought out Emeril Lagasse's Table Ten Restaurant. Most people would not realize that there are four Emeril's restaurants in Las Vegas: New Orlean's Fish House, Delmonico Steak House, Lagasse's Stadium, and Table 10.
The name Table Ten refers back to the beginning of Lagasse's burgeoning restaurant empire 20 years ago when Emeril and his staff would regularly meet in a building in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, always at the same table, labeled number 10 on the blueprint. Though not the original table 10, there is a table 10 inside a smoked glass room you can reserve for dinner. The restaurant is located with the Palazzo Casino Hotel.
The restaurant has a pleasing rustic look to it. We were immediately seated and immediately attended to by a very friendly, interesting waiter by the name Cregan, who is a former Chef himself with a wealth of insights about Emeril's culinary creations and food in general. For starters, Cregan quickly treated us an anti-pasto Amuse Bouché; it was a small bite of heaven, which set the tone for the rest of the meal.
Next came the appetizers–right on time. We chose a tried-and-true standard with calamari accompanied by two sauces that were anything but standard: one was a picante sauce and the other was an exquisite lemon parseola with a citrus glaze that was the best sauce I have ever tasted.
From Diana Davey's (Table 10's Head Chef) kitchen, Cregan delivered Pan-Seared Maine Scallops that were basically life-changing! The scallops were mingled with jumbo crab lumps, tomato succotash, and finished with a Creole tomato glaze. It was the sort of dinner that transcends mere sustenance to become life experience.
At this point, my wife and I did the only left to do: order dessert. After much deliberation I chose the White Chocolate Malassadas rolled in Cinnamon sugar. This is a signature dessert for Emeril's and there is a reason for that: it is beyond-belief good! Don't take my word for it…go taste for yourself.
The food is stellar but the restaurant itself captures your interest. Just to the right of our table was a wall with what appeared to be artistic wall plaques. They were actually remnants of New Orleans salvaged from the destruction of Katrina.
There is another room called the Gate Room that has wrought iron gates hanging on the wall, very appropriate for New Orleans. The kitchen was spacious and spotless and had a large window overlooking the boulevard which gave it an open feeling which I am sure was appreciated by the chefs working there.
It would be amiss for me not to mention the excellent General Manager behind the success of Table 10, Ki Song An. He went from bussing tables at Delmonico, another restaurant owned by Emeril Lagasse, to Front Server to Captain to Manager of New Orleans Fish House in Las Vegas and finally asked by Emeril Lagasse to be the GM for Table 10. Ki Song An has brought harmony and first-rate friendly service to a unique restaurant that should be in your dinner plans if you visit Las Vegas.
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Nagaland Board 12th Class Result 2019 – (NBSE) 12th Class Result: The result of Nagaland HSC 2018 will be declared in the last week of May for all the three streams- Arts, Science and Commerce. Nagaland Board has going for released 12th class examination result. Nagaland Board has organized every year examination this year also conduct examination will begin between 12th class 1st March 2018. So Now Nagaland Board has released 12th class exam result on the official website nbsenagland.com We are give you a direct link to check Nagaland Board result, more details are given below:-
Nagaland Board 12th Class Result 2019 – The Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (nlbse) has declare the Nagaland HSC (+2) Examination Result on May 2018. Keep checking gurugovt.com to get the exact DGENL board result time and candidates pass ratio etc. According to the experts the NBSE take around 40 to 45 days for the announcement of Nagaland Board 12th Result.
Nagaland Board 12th Class Result 2019 Summary:
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|08th February 2018
|Last date of Examination
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|Admit card
|Released in March 2018
|Expected in May 2018
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⇒ All the students who have been worrying about the upcoming NBSE Exams can take a sigh of relief as the board has already announced the date sheets for Class 12th exams. We know that it becomes very difficult to prepare for the exam and then wait for the results. Even the internet is not helpful when it comes to getting relevant information as everything is so cluttered.
Nagaland Board Result 2018 Class 12th result:- Nagaland Board are released examination result on their official website candidates can check our result with two ways. We have mentioned here complete information about HSC Results 2018. Students will able to know the HSC board results 2018 in the May 2018. Enrolled candidates can check our result with roll number whenever in Case of don't have admit card can also check examination result. how to check result instructors are given below.
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Here is a specific thread dedicated to what I have to offer for your Jeep Wrangler JK.
I can make many soft mods for your Jeep including Seat Covers, Tire Covers, Grab Handle Wraps, Bikini Tops, Netting, Steering Wheel Wraps and custom projects!
Here is the breakdown;
Seat Covers
Seat Covers are custom fit by me, I have patterns that I have made from fitting JK seats. My covers can be made out of canvas or vinyl, and I stand behind my products 100%. The canvas is waterproof and UV resistant, so the black canvas will not fade and turn colors on you. The vinyl is a marine grade vinyl, and when well taken care of it will last a very long time. The covers are made to order for each person. I can add a two tone insert in the middle of the seat, or even create anything you'd like. I have a wide range of colors and materials, so even if you'd like Crocodile or snake patterned vinyl I can get it in as well. Please allow ample time for your order to be completed because these take a while to make! (For a customer review, consult Badpunkin!)
Custom Tire Covers
Tire Covers are made to order, and are custom tailored to YOUR measurements. Tire size does not matter when there is a 2 inch variance between 35" tires of different brands. To measure your tire, measure the tread width (actual ground contact) by the tread shoulder across to tread shoulder.
Tire covers are made of the most durable truck tarp material, good for all weather and conditions. Vinyl sticks to these great! So you can tentatively find somebody to cut you're a big JK Freaks logo to stick on your spare! Here are some examples;
^^^Decal Custom made and printed by American Adventure Vehicle Parts^^^
Grab Handle Wraps
My custom grab handle wraps are specific for the 07-10 JK and wrap around the passenger grab bar and interior door handles and Velcro to install. A cheap upgrade that looks great! Available in all colors in either canvas or vinyl. (For a customer review, consult dgnr8 or AAV Parts!)
Bikini Tops
My bikini tops are a custom fit creation, pattern and produced by myself. Fitting all 07-12 Wrangler JK's, these Bikini Tops zip around the sport bars on each side, snapping around the windshield loops and zipping around the soundbar. Access holes are cut in each side to allow grab handles and the dome light cutout is to allow adequate lighting through the high density screen. The bikini tops are available in screen or canvas (in any color!) and in screen the tops are available in both High and Low density. High density screens allow less light through the screen and give the user more shade, resulting in less light and lower temperatures! Low Density screen provides an adequate amount of shade to reduce the light and temperatures, while allowing some light through making it great for a sunny day. (For a customer review, consult Badpunkin, 4fit, jeepnpr, soon dgnr8!)
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For more pictures Click Here or click the Bikini Tops title.
Cargo Netting
Cargo Tops and Netting Is another product I can and have made. This spring and summer my section of cargo netting will be expanding! I have both one inch webbing and two inch webbing available and each set will be riveted together with grommets.
Steering Wheel Wraps
My Steering Wheel wraps are custom made for the Jeep JK 07-10 model years, and can be made with a custom insert in a location of your choice (top, bottom, both, or sides) Steering wraps are made out of marine grade vinyl, but are installed and laced by the buyer. Included will be enough thread to lace the wrap, but you will need to find your own needle. Another great looking interior mod for a great price! (for a customer review, consult dadof2girls!)
The Snap System <Link!
This storage system consists of a reinforced canvas base (available in several different colors) with 5 lines of one inch wide nylon webbing running across it. The webbing is available in either black, white or orange, and every two and a half inches they are sewn down and triple stitched to the reinforced base. Another line of webbing surrounds and gives added structure to the base, which is also double stitched down. Stitching is available in several different colors including black, white, red, beige, and grey. In every corner there is one grommet, and in the middle lengthwise to give it extra support however the person installs it (screws, bolts, hooks, etc..). Several Black Bags of varying sizes will be included with this system, as well as a couple velcro and buckle straps so you can attach anything you want to it. The bags will Snap on the base by looping the fasteners through the base webbing, for easy attachment and removal. Click "The Snap System" above to link you to the post in this thread.
Custom Projects
If you have any ideas that you would like to see put on canvas, let me know! I'm happy to make anything my customers can dream up. Also, I can replace zippers and glass in your soft tops and windows, as well as your tents and canopies. I can make alterations in your covers and replace broken seat cover straps and seams as well.
My Disclaimer;
I realize some of my products are expensive, but I am a one man team sewing everything and test fitting it all to ensure your satisfaction. I do my absolute best for my customers and really take pride in my work. That being said, I am also a full time nursing student, and I'm graduating in May for my RN degree. Until then, and even thereafter, the only thing I require from my customers is their patience and understanding. I will do my best to get your orders done in a timely manner, but again I'm the only one working on it and my shop is 30 miles away. You all have my personal cell @ 440 667 1900 and I'm available at all times to help you all with questions and concerns.
If you guys have any questions or comments you're welcome to post them here or in the individual threads that are linked in some of the subjects above, and again my information is up and welcome at all times. Thanks again you JKFreaks! We really have a great community here and I truly enjoy it. I hope to be able to do more giveaways in the future too. My official business is in the works and as of now it will tentatively be JMG Designs, short for Jeepin MG and MG being my initials.
-Mike Gedridge
JMG Designs
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A draught blew by me taking my spirit with it. The strands of hair crossed my face; the sun peaked its way above the horizon as if it was scared to shed some light. The smell of the salty sea tingled my nose as I breathed in a breath of fresh air. The sand was a mine field of corals, with a collection of many different multicolored sea shells; however at the same time, the sand was a bed of blankets. The way the sand flowed onto my feet and out to the spaces between my toes made my heart somehow pound like a synchronized drum beat in a marching band. It was as delicate as a new born baby; the grains were so fine that it could not possibly be visible by the human eye. The waves were singing me a dulcet lullaby, making me reminisce my childhood and drawing me closer into them. They were inviting me in, with their everlasting arms wide opened but my feet wouldn't listen at this hour because the frigid waves penetrated my feet. So I sat down, watching the sun stretch its way out of bed.
As minutes ticked by, the warm rays gradually glowed; he greeted me with a friendly hello. He reached down towards me and shined a streak of light as if he wanted to lend me a hand. The blazing light pierced through my cold skin and gave me an immediate boost of excitement. The sun worked his way up to the sky, distributing its power to everything at its sight. Birds were singing into my ear with high spirits, roaming around the sky trying to claim it for itself. The sky shed its color from dark misty indigo to an illuminated shimmering blue sky. Fluffy clumps of clouds that were covering the sky before slowly fainted away into thin air and the crystal clear waves sparkled like diamond and the cold waters began to heat up. I walked up to the edge of the beach again and dunked my toe into the water. It felt as if my numbed foot from before melted into a puddle mixed with the ocean. My acidic stomach turned to its side as the pungent smell of decayed algae filled the air. I could hear the fish in the ocean screaming for attention; at the same time I could smell their fear toward the sea gulls that were hungry looking for any fish in the water for lunch.
People began to come out of their homes and enjoy the extraordinary gift God has created for us. Eventually, the beach became a room filled with laughter. Children are scooping up the featherlike sand and remolding them into magnificent image of their wild imagination. I stretch my legs and slouch down on the platform of the beach; with an ice cream in one hand melting its way to freedom, I spy on everyone on the beach. A group of teenage boys are playing tag with the girls as if they were kids again; the beach really did bring everyone closer to each other and bring back memories of your childhood. Everything was possible to do at the beach. From the way people dress to the things they do, it describes them and their unique personality. Mad balls are thrown around in the air as people play volleyball, football, soccer and all sorts of different ball games. Sweat dripped down everyone's faces after playing hard out in the sun; some race to reapply sunscreen on their dehydrated flashed red skin whilst the others take a dive into the ocean to cool off. Water is splashed everywhere from the people fooling around and the reflection of their faces showing a huge grin are drawn on the waves. The waves show a smile in return and create a huge wave that carries everyone safely back onto the shore. Out onto the far ocean, I can see glimpse of people riding jet-skis racing as fast as a bullet toward the never ending horizon and up above; a humongous shade of red, blue and green drizzle onto the shore as the parasails fly back in for landing. The sun is getting tired and is slowly lying off its heat; towels are given out and the shops alongside are packing up getting ready to close down. I could smell the success they have earned today and their high hopes for tomorrow's work awaits them.
The day is ending, and slowly one by one, people are leaving after an exciting but tiresome day at the beach; however I could almost see their lively hearts smiling at me. Some stay around to see the spectacular view of when the sun sets and make a wish upon the horizon. Finally the sun dipped into a pool of internal light, and the reflections of the waves saluted me as if for a moment I was part of the beach.


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John 4:20
[The Samaritan woman said:] Our fathers worshipped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people OUGHT to worship.
WE talk about 'a friendly church' as if that were an unusual but desirable quality. What nonsense… except that it IS a bit unusual. Most churches do try to present a welcoming face – a generation ago, it was assumed that you were local, belonged to that denomination, knew the form and ought to be there. Especially when you weren't.
That's all changed… but there is still the assumption: that that church exists for you to attend as one who's familiar and comfortable with all that goes on.
That flies in the face of the quote attributed to former Archbishop of Canterbury William Temple: "The church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not its members." It is ironic how much the opposite is the norm. The ingredients of prayer, practicalities and programme all seems to be for insiders. Those who are outsiders, know it. The ingredients need changing.
Imagine being an overweight, unfit person who is just about to walk into a gym. You glance inside – everyone else has the right gear and knows what to do on all those machines. Or (is this unfamiliar enough?) entering a betting shop to place a bet. Or visiting a massage parlour… I could go on.
Entering a place of worship presents real obstacles to people who do not 'belong'. This might be you, or a friend, and it is about your/their perception of not belonging. Perhaps there has been a failed marriage, or other life issues. Maybe there are real questions and issues with the Christian faith – angry at God over one of life's disappointments perhaps – and they think everyone else has it buttoned up. Quite commonly there has been a bad church experience – an unloving church leader or feeling judged. Or the letters spelling out the church name point to a denomination their family has never known – whatever they are, they know they're not that.
From inside view to outsider perspective
How do we do better? There are two things here: making easier paths in and making our own paths out. Our starting point tends to be a building, with people coming in. That's our natural viewpoint, but one that lacks perspective. So the first thing we need to do is to make the mental transition from inside the building looking OUT, to outside the building looking IN. We need to stand where they are, and to see it with their eyes.
Better still, see the bigger perspective of what Christian faith is in the whole of life.
At this point, other options open up. Not-yet people have strands of faith, or questions about faith, that may not sit well with an imposing building. Then there's the authenticity question – our credibility in the church world is one thing but what about credibility in the real world? What goes on in that building is on its own terms. How much connection does it have with the weekday world of families, work pressures, health concerns and struggling to make ends meet?
As church becomes visible and involved in that wider world, a conversation opens up that church excluded itself from before.
Years ago it was simpler. If you had been brought up, say, a Methodist, you knew that you ought to be in church, occasionally at least, and you also knew which one to go to. The 'ought' word was used then, and church was about 'ought'.
Much has changed, but we carry the baggage of a more patronising and judgmental time. Outsiders feel judged, and that's a huge barrier. And we are judged, as we used to judge.
Jesus did say something about that… (Matt. 7:1, Luke 6:37)
What is the answer?
We will go on (in future posts) to look at some particular groups of people and allow the Bible to speak about how we get up and get out. The particular strategies will vary.
However, the core principles are always the same. They involve:
– seeking God
– finding out what He is doing, and
– working out ways of joining Him.
I call these the three P's of Prayer, Practicalities and Programme. It's about what we hear from God, how that shapes what we do, and how we prioritise it. We must engage fully with all three, because all three ingredients must be in the mix. Well, there's a fourth, but we'll get to that…
1. What obstacles or barriers have you encountered in entering a church? How could your church make things easier for a non-attender?
- Have you or a friend had a bad church experience that is still acting as a barrier? What can be learned from this?
Out of the three Ps of Prayer, Practicalities and Programme, how would you rank these in order of importance? For example:
– No initiative gains any traction without the church giving it some priority (programme first);
– the essential need is to get outside the fellowship and be involved (practicalities first);
– fruitfulness and the right direction depend on prayer being first.
Dig deeper with Bible study on this topic on Red Run
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The Bulgarian film manufacturer Plastchim-T will upgrade their 6,6 m line to 5-layer film production. This upgrade will enlarge Plastchim-T`s product portfolio with a wide variety of higher value quality films. The production of specialty films at existing, smaller lines with lower output is a suitable alternative to the tremendously increased worldwide production capacity of commodity films.
Brückner Servtec will equip the BOPP line with a gravimetric batch dosing system, two additional single screw co-extruders and a state-of-the-art 5-layer die.
Of course, the new components will be fully integrated in the existing IPC system. The line modification is scheduled for the fourth quarter 2019.
Plastchim-T is one of the leading privately owned European manufacturers of biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPP), cast polypropylene films (CPP) and flexible packaging products (www.plastchim-t.com). They have a broad portfolio of Brückner BOPP lines in working widths of 4,2 m, 6,6 m, 8,7 m and also the world-record 10,4 m BOPP line with a speed of 600 m/min, installed in 2018. The 5-layer upgrade fits perfectly into their strategy of a machinery park with the highest flexibility to fast changing markets` demands. It is another investment in the future and makes the line fit for many years to come.


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Tied with Hungary for 14th-fastest Internet speed in the world, the United States' web speed is clocked at at 38 Mbps (millions of bits per second), according to this New York Times map. It lags behind countries such as South Korea (53 Mbps), Japan (49 Mbps), and Romania (48 Mbps).
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For Immediate UseJanuary 22, 2013
Constant advances in stem cell research promise possible treatments for many diseases considered in the past to be untreatable and incurable. The science of stem cells is so advanced and fast moving that current U.S. administrative law (laws of regulation) and tort law (civil laws that award money damages) have not completely addressed the legal ramifications of stem cell use or responsibility for unexpected side effects or unforeseen patient harm from their use.Because the potential risks and rewards of stem cell technology may be different from those of drugs, medical devices or other biological products, Stephen R. Munzer, UCLA Law Professor and member of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, published a proposal for a system of administrative laws dealing with the special characteristics of stem cells and creation of a special regime of product liability for their use. Munzer's innovative proposal is to integrate regulation and liability in a dynamic model that can be adjusted as needed, based on information gathered over the time a stem cell product is used. This integrated scheme will promote safety and efficacy before and after market entry. Munzer emphasizes that effective regulation of stem cell products is intimately linked to product liability."Some might consider this article premature," Munzer said, "because there are currently only two tissue- specific stem cell products allowed on the market by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical treatments. But we need to take these steps now in anticipation of the speed this technology is advancing, particularly the potential clinical use of products derived from human pluripotent stem cells. If we don't, we'll be playing catch-up at a time when patient safety might be at risk, or when wider access to an effective treatment is needed, but not available."First published in the Fall 2012 edition of Administrative Law Review and today posted online, Munzer's plan outlines a dynamic system by which tort and regulatory law are harmonized. See http://ssrn.com/abstract=2197530. It provides for possible adjustments to the law as stem cell science develops. It also outlines a pathway for FDA approval and more aggressive post-approval regulatory oversight of stem cell products. The post-approval monitoring would require clinicians to routinely and systematically report to FDA stem cell effects observed during clinical practice. The clinical reports would provide sufficient data for scientists to assess ongoing safety and effectiveness of FDA-approved stem cell treatments. Because stem cell products may be classified as drugs or biologics, and use experimental delivery systems or devices, the current FDA oversight system does not easily accommodate the complexity of potential therapies. Problems may arise from pigeon-holing stem cell products into the existing FDA approval categories; therefore, Munzer outlines strategies for modification of the FDA classification system to better accommodate the differences between stem cell treatments and existing cellular therapeutics.Although manufacturers must report all findings and adverse events under the current research oversight system, Munzer proposes a more rigorous yet flexible reporting system that would include closer follow-up after approval of a treatment to allow the FDA to make adjustments to allowable usage if needed. For example, using Munzer's dynamic paradigm, the FDA could narrow the treatment-allowable patient population for a specific stem cell product if follow-up data indicated safety problems for some of the patients who received the treatment.Munzer's proposal also provides incentives for manufacturers to make sure punishment for not reporting adverse events strikes a balance that strongly encourages adherence, but that will not discourage scientists from wanting to develop future stem cell products. The FDA also would more closely monitor short- and long-term follow-up of stem cell products and devise risk-management and risk-reduction systems that rely more on information gathering than existing systems. Since Munzer recommends modification of the FDA pre-market approval of stem cell products, the agency's post-market regulation of the products, and a risk-management and risk reduction system, he proposes that the level and degree of regulation for a stem cell product should be proportionate to its potential risks. Because the proposal suggests a more aggressive role for the FDA, it also indicates that eventually there should be an assessment and reformation of the FDA if necessary. Munzer also attempts to account for the ways in which more regulation can backfire, so the benefits of new regulations outweigh their costs. Under Munzer's qualified strict liability scheme, plaintiffs could be awarded damages from more than one member of the supply chain when fault with a product cannot be attributed to one party. The stem cell center was launched in 2005 with a UCLA commitment of $20 million over five years. A $20 million gift from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation in 2007 resulted in the renaming of the center. With more than 200 members, the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research is committed to a multi-disciplinary, integrated collaboration of scientific, academic and medical disciplines for the purpose of understanding adult and human embryonic stem cells. The center supports innovation, excellence and the highest ethical standards focused on stem cell research with the intent of facilitating basic scientific inquiry directed towards future clinical applications to treat disease. The center is a collaboration of the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and the UCLA College of Letters and Science. To learn more about the center, visit our web site at http://www.stemcell.ucla.edu.


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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said that she decided to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration in January for motivation to resist his message in the years to come.
In an appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday night Warren explained that she decided to attend the inauguration, though several of her Democratic colleagues decided to skip it in protest, because she wanted to use it as motivation to keep fighting.
"I went to Trump's inauguration. I watched. I wanted to see it. I wanted it burned in my eyes," Warren said. "You know? My view on this was if there was every going to be a moment where I was like, 'Oh I'm too tired to get up,' all I had to do is close my eyes and it's like, 'Oh god, I'm up. I'm ready. I'm back in the fight.'"
Warren said that her book, "This Fight is Our Fight," ends on the women's marches that took place the day after and said that is what will be remembered by history.
"It's the next day when the world changed," she said. "When the history of this time is written, sure, it's going to be about Donald Trump's election, but you know what it's going to be about? It's going to be about the day of the women's marches. It's going to be about the day that we made our voices heard."
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Depending on the outcome of today's game six in the playoff series between the Nashville Predators (3-2) and the Anaheim Ducks (2-3) it will either be the best of times in Smashville or the worst of times on lower Broad. That represents the two ends of the spectrum that are both possibilities at the end of tonight's contest.
The Ducks' Teemu Selanne described the range of emotion in a hockey game when discussing the Ducks game four loss and it is good advice for the Predators. "You've got to play sixty minutes. That's why we love this game. You never know what is going to happen. There is a lot of surprises and a lot of disappointment and a lot of happiness. It's all a part of this game."
With that advice in mind, The Nashville Predators are on the brink of doing something they have never done before, winning a playoff series. Just because they have a series lead doesn't mean that it will be easy. After a big win in game three last Sunday, they had a big collapse in game four.
The Preds and Ducks have alternated wins to this point and the home teams have only won two of the five contests so home ice and momentum mean little.
The Ducks have their backs against the wall and they realize what this game means, win or go home.
Bobby Ryan explained, "If you don't recognize the situation going into the game, there's something wrong with you. Our season is on the line. We've come 82 games and five more to get to this point so our backs are against the wall so it will take a lot of courage from everybody."
Teemu Selanne, who could be playing his last NHL game said, "Everyone knows it's all about tomorrow, just go one shift, one period at a time. You can't really do much more than that. We all know what we have to do and that's that... Our approach is to play our best game and whatever happens, happens... Hopefully it's a happy ending"
Ducks' Coach Randy Carlyle was very businesslike in discussing the game, "We knew we were coming here anyway. We're not happy with the events that transpired last night (Friday) but we knew we were coming back so our focus is to play the game."
On the emotional state of the Ducks team Carlyle said, "It was a pretty quiet flight over but I think everyone was sleeping. When you go further on in the playoffs you see a lot more resting on the travel days. They are in the lobby now, going out and having dinner, just another normal day on a road trip."
On Saturday it was a switch in personas of the two coaches. Barry Trotz, who usually rests his team, had a brief practice and Carlyle, who always skates his team, only had an off ice workout.
Trotz was ready to move past the big win in game five, "Yesterday (Friday) was in the past and the present is a big game tomorrow. It's one game at a time. Everybody says great game, big game but at the same time it was in the past, what we do tomorrow is really important."
Pekka Rinne (3-2-0, 3.57, .865) will lead the Predators against Ray Emery (2-2-0, 3.23, .897) as has been the case since the third period of game one.
The Ducks have lived by virtue of the power play which is cruising along at a 35% clip (7 of 20) and leads all playoff teams. Each team only had a pair of penalties in game four which was the first game where there had not been a parade of players from each team to the penalty box.
It will be an interesting day on lower Broad with a throng of fans in the street before the game that will be the highest demand for a ticket in the history of Predators hockey. If you don't have a ticket for the 5 p.m. start at the Bridgestone Arena, be sure and bring plenty of money if you want to see the opening puck drop.
If the Preds win, they will have a couple of days off before they prepare for round two. If they lose, they will get back on the plane Monday for another trip to Orange County. Hopefully, those choice will give added motivation for a win.
Other Previews come from Amanda DiPaolo, Ryan Porth, Josh Cooper, David Boclair, Robby Stanley, Marc Torrence, Predatorial, Paul McCann, The Tennesseasn, David Climer, and Predators.com.
Section 303 has printable signs for you to take to the game.
We also have videos of Barry Trotz and Randy Carlyle speaking about Game six.
Previews from the Southland come from from The OC Register, Long Beach Press Telegram, L A Times, Ducks Blog, Quackalakin', Anaheim Calling, Battle of California, Ducks and Cover, Ducks Daily Blog, and Ducks and Pucks.
More Later...
Buddy Oakes for PredsOnTheGlass
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Preds-Ducks Game Six Preview: It Was The Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times
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Plumbing leaks are never fun. Many leaks start so small that it is hard to tell if there is a problem. Before you know it, the leak has turned into a major issue, and ends up costing you a ton of money to fix. Luckily, we have a few tips and warning signs for you to be aware of that will save you time and money on costly leak repairs.
Your home's plumbing system is important, read these 4 warning signs to save your investment from going under.
Running Water Sound
This one might seem fairly obvious but the fact is, it's commonly overlooked. If you hear running water in your home and no one is doing dishes, taking a shower or running the dishwasher, you could have a leak. It is important to try and find the source of the sound. Once you do, you should call a plumber to come in and assess the situation.
Wet Spots
If you happen to notice wet spots on your floor, ceiling, or discoloration on your walls, chances are you have leaking pipes within the structure of your home. Your home's plumbing system runs throughout your walls and beneath your flooring. If your plumbing has any holes or leaks, they will show up as spots that weren't there previously. Even peeling paint or warped drywall could be cause for concern.
Musty Smell
A musty, moldy or wet smell in your home or basement can be early signs of moisture leaking into your home. Mold growth often leads to these types of odors. It is important to have a professional come out and determine the cause of the smell. Mold is hard to get rid of after it has spread so it is important for the health and safety of your family to get it check out.
Unusually High Water Bill
Your water bill should not vary much from month to month. That said, if you notice a spike in your water bill, you may have a leak. If you think your bill is high, compare it with previous months. Then take a look around your home to see if you notice any signs of damage or moisture.
High 5 plumbing in Denver, CO can assist you will all your in-home plumbing needs. If you think you have a leak in your home, call High 5 Plumbing today at (720) 330-4868. One of our licensed professionals will come out to your home to determine if you have a leak that needs fixing.


text: This past week we had the absolute pleasure of creating name signs for two lucky little ones! These signs are natural wood panels with painted ¼" high wood applique. We can make these in any of our panel sizes and in any combination of our color options. Don't forget to keep us in mind for your next project- we love taking on custom service jobs! For more info please visit our service page.


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Anees Khan
Anees Khan is a Solicitor based at our Manchester Office, specialising in property related matters, with a focus on Residential and Commercial Property.
He is experienced in dealing with a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, having worked on varying property transactions and has acted nationally for clients ranging from first time buyers to high value property investors. Anees has successfully acted in freehold and leasehold matters, including but not limited to, Buy to Let, Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, New Build and Auction Properties. Anees has also gained experience in Commercial Property matters and has acted in a variety of commercial matters including Landlord and Tenant transactions.
Anees prides himself on client care and is confident in his approach due to the extensive technical knowledge he has built up over the years. Anees is known for his accommodating and friendly attitude towards clients and always prioritises his client's best interest.
The experience Anees has gained allows him to remain highly professional whilst resolving any potential issues that may arise during a transaction at the earliest possible stage, this is also due to his widespread knowledge and understanding of property related transactions.
Anees is praised for his calm, collected approach and his ability to provide a high level and efficient service to his client, in all transactions.


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Did you see yesterday's Romantic Moulin Rouge Inspired Elopement? Today's sugarplum wonderland inspiration was photographed by the photographers from yesterday's shoot and we couldn't be more thrilled to share another wonderful creation.
Winter can be a magical time to get married, but it can also be hard to get beyond the cold and bleak colors of the season. For this reason and others Sabrina from Seriously Sabrina Photography and Chelsea Dawn Photography & Makeup Artistry decided to photograph a shoot full with lots of fresh ideas for winter brides designed and styled by Gabrielle Green of Event 29. This sugarplum wonderland shoot explorers a romantic weddingscape in the bright and airy space of The Loft on Spring that we know you're going to love. They paired contrasting design elements like delicate Bavarian crystal and heavy weathered wood to create a look that was elegant and rustic and easy to replicate.
Photographer: Seriously Sabrina Photography // Second Photographer: Chelsea Dawn Photography & Makeup Artistry // Event Designer: Event 29 // Invitation Designer: Megan Wright Design Co. // Makeup Artist: Michaela Frances Artistry // Dress Designer: Mori Lee // Dress Store: Rebecca's Wedding Boutique // Other: Seriously Sabrina Photography // Event Planner: Showerbelle // Event Venue: The Loft on Spring // Other: The Southern Soiree // Decor: WeddingStar // Submitted via Two Bright Lights
From Gabrielle Green of Event 29:
Feminine place cards in antler holders and classically beautiful ivory roses wrapped in birch wood combined pretty with woodland. Textures of faux fur and lace added warmth, charm, and dimension. Orchid, eucalyptus, and Amelia and Cool Water rose floral arrangements were protected from the wintery elements under glass cloches, demonstrating that a wedding can still be full of life in the coldest of months.
A luxury stationery suite was custom designed with graceful script fonts and a stunning vintage interlocking monogram. The bride was the picture of sophistication and whimsy in her blush gown and floral headpiece. Muted winter tones of ivory, champagne, and lavender mixed with pops of radiant orchid, plum, and blackberry for a rich and unexpected color palette. Rustic still rules with weddings, but it has evolved to become more refined, and we really enjoyed exploring this new direction in our shoot!
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"He showed that 8 of the 12 greatest
stock market crashes in history from the Holland Tulip Mania in 1637 to
the Tokyo crash in 1990 fell within a time frame of six days before to
three days after a full moon (usually also a lunar eclipse) that
occurred within six weeks of a solar eclipse. The odds of this happening
by chance are estimated to be less than one chance in 127,000. He also
explained that a lunar eclipse full moon close to solar eclipses seem to
be the triggering event that allows for the rapid transformation of
investor psychology from manic greed to paranoia."
Per NASA, there is a solar eclipse on NOV 13th, and a lunar eclipse on NOV 28th.