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Targeting carp on the fly has quickly become a popular topic among fly fisherman world wide. Recognized for their long runs into backing, these fish are a blast to target on the fly. Our advantage to the rest of the country is Lake Michigan's crystal clear flats and especially the waters around Beaver Island. This is all sight fishing and it is a whole lot of fun. We have anglers travel from both coasts, as well as from other countries each summer to experience what most call the best carp fishing in the world.
Season: Late May-Early August
Not only is the fishing fantastic, the island is a great place too. A small community of only 600 full time residents swells to thousands of visitors over the summer months all without getting too 'touristy'. The island boasts of a handful of great restaurants and bars that all offer great food, a fantastic grocery store that surprisingly has everything you could ask for and some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
For more information on the island, check out the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce.
While Beaver Island is pretty remote, there is a daily ferry schedule as well as air options to get to the island with ease. The ferry ride takes about two hours and is easy to book. No reservations required unless you are taking your vehicle (no need to) The 25 minute plane ride in is surprisingly affordable (at around $95 roundtrip) and gives you an outstanding view of the island coming in, just make sure your camera is charged for the flight!
Getting To Beaver Island:
There are a couple of options for getting to the island, both are out of Charlevoix, Michigan.
The first option is to use Beaver Island Boat Company (1-231-547-2311). The cost is approximately $48 per person, round trip. Expect about 2-2.5 hours each way. There is no need to make reservations unless you are taking your car to the island (most do not). If you are taking bikes, kayaks, etc. Please call ahead to make sure you arrive in time to make proper arrangements. Once you get your ticket, you will drive your car a few blocks up the street to park in a school parking lot, then walk back to the ferry.
The next option is to fly to the island. Fresh Air Aviation (1-888-359-7448) or Island Airways (800) 524-6895 offers flights to the island at a cost of approximately $89 per person, round trip. Make reservations, as flights can book quickly during the peak seasons. Flights leave from Charlevoix, Michigan. If you fly over, be sure to mention that you are fishing with Indigo Guide Service. You will get a little extra weight for luggage that is normally an up-charge.
What To Bring:
The weather on Beaver Island can change pretty quick, so you want to make sure that you have clothes to cover cool and warm temps. One day you may be in shorts wet wading the flats and the next in waders and a light fleece. Here is a list of some recommended items. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to fill out the Contact page and we will get back to you.
- Rain jacket
- Waders
- Wading boots (preferably no studs)
- Wading socks (or whatever you need to wet wade)
- UV Buff or Sun Mask
- Fishing hat
- Polarized Sunglasses (an absolute MUST- while the expensive ones are great, a low cost polarized is 1000% times better than a non-polarized when sight fishing!)
- Stripping Guards/Stripping glove
- Light fleece
- Quick drying wading pants (we like the ones you can zip off)
Your guides have fly rods, reels and flies for your use while fishing with them. If you would like to bring your own, you are more than welcome to. Here are a few recommendations:
- 9wt rods are common, but some use 8wts if there is little to no wind and some use 10wts for those extra windy days.
- Our favorite fly line for the last few seasons is the Rio Outbound Short. It is a fantastic line that loads with ease for quick shots at cruising fish. There are lots of lines that will work though so feel free to ask. Most of your heavily weighted lines, like Magnum, Titan or Power tapers are fine. If you are unsure, please ask before buying a brand new line.
- 12lb flourocarbon is the norm for most fishing conditions.
- Plenty of backing. We like low diameter backing to get more capacity. Over 80% of these fish will take you into backing with ease, so make sure you have over 150 yards of backing!
- If you tie your own flies, we would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Here are some of our favorites: Great Lakes Carp Flies
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IGEL OS – The Citrix, VMware, Microsoft Desktop you can make Beautiful! – A How To!
Steve Jobs once said that Apple is like a Porsche and that everyone wants to buy and drive a Porsche, but a 10-year-old used Chevy gets you from point A to point B in the same legal amount of time. "Design matters!"
IGEL agrees! The design does matter, but unlike the amazing designs Apple has given us, IGEL believes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and IT should have the flexibility and control to design their user's experience the way they see fit. With the UMS and IGEL OS, you have that ability as almost everything a user sees can be customized.
The following is just an example of what can be done, the before and after picture tells the story.
Of course, when using the IGEL OS, you can customize almost every little setting. The Process of customizing the IGEL OS is performed using UMS Profiles and Firmware Customizations. To learn the finer details on Firmware Customization, please refer to https://kb.igel.com/endpointmgmt/en/firmware-customization-910517.html.
To teach you what is possible, I've written a document that breaks the process down into the following eight steps.
- How to Customize the Start Button
- How to Customize the Start Menu Icon
- How to Customize the Desktop Wallpaper
- How to Customize the UI Theme Colors
- How to Customize the Screensaver
- How to Customize the Bootsplash Image
- How to Customize Session Icons
- How to Lockdown the IGEL OS
When finished you will have given your users a custom, branded, and beautiful experience of their own! Even better than Apple!
In my previous post, you learned how to download the IGEL OS and UMS and 3 FREE licenses and hopefully, you downloaded the getting started guide. Now you are ready to customize it! 🙂
Download the How to Customize the IGEL OS step by step guide here!


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Brand: Paddywax Candles
Color: Gardenia & Tuberose
- Our signature soy wax scented with gardenia and tuberose; Hand poured in a 9.5-Ounce blue jar
- Search the Relish jar collection for coordinating large and small jar candles and vintage bottle diffuser in 7 striking colors and delicious scents
- Hand-poured soy wax candle burns for 60-hours
- Made in the USA - we are proud to call Nashville; TN home
- Paddywax boasts a variety of candle collections satisfying any candle need from decor to gifting to just indulgence
Publisher: Paddywax Candles
Details: Our Relish collection honors our favorite vintage storage icon-reusable jars. This vessel is no longer just Grandma's go-to, but a favorite for home decor, craters and makers. Filled with delicious fragrance and offered in 7 striking colors. Now offered in vintage bottle diffusers as well. Up cycle Paddywax Relish jars and bottles to store all of life's treasures. Paddywax, an artisan candle company, is known for its innovative fragrances and fresh style. All of our candles are proudly MADE in the U.S.A. Every candle is hand treated from start to finish, giving each piece a personal touch. Paddywax boasts a variety of candle collections satisfying any candle need from decor to gifting to just indulgence and isn't that what candles are really about. The process of making Paddywax Candles is artisan in every sense, closely resembling techniques used to make candles hundreds of years ago. From fragrance throw to burn time, each custom recipe is made to deliver the best experience. Our fragrance blends are developed to distribute the most natural aroma through the use of all natural ingredients. We take pride in never offering a synthetic fragrance; instead we constantly push ourselves to create something natural and unique. It begins when every candle is hand poured and ends when each product is packaged with precision. Each Bow and label are applied by hand to give every product that human touch that is worthy of gift giving. We take pride in our work and know that every detail counts.
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Although it may be a frightening thought, time is rapidly running out to choose a venue for your work Christmas party.
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CHRISTMAS parties are a highlight of the year for businesses, work mates, social groups and sport teams.
It is a chance for people to gather, discuss the year that has gone and toast the silly season.
For many businesses, it is a valuable time to reconnect with colleagues in a social setting, particularly in 2018 when all those who work remotely have a chance to meet up and have a meal together.
So you've got the go ahead from the boss for a Christmas breakup, had a chat about the budget, and whether or not the company is tipping anything in for the festivities.
ALTHOUGH it may be a frightening thought, time is rapidly running out to choose a venue for your work Christmas party.
If you don't do it soon you'll be stuck holding it in the office itself, where no doubt computers will be ruined, too many soggy sausage rolls will be consumed and far too many body parts will be erroneously photocopied.
To ensure you get it right, do a quick survey of your co-workers to discover what they liked or didn't like about last year's party, bearing in mind you can't please everyone all of the time.
While you have their attention gather some suggestions for venues and themes. Avoid anything that involves adult entertainment … trust us.
The other item on the initial agenda is whether it will be open to families or just employees.
On one hand it is great to invite everyone and really makes the event inclusive, especially for those who have children and no longer get invited anywhere. It'll really expand the conversation pool, making it about having fun, and not just a work day with benefits and will also ensure people behave themselves.
On the other, it does limit the type of event you can hold and also where you hold it. If you do go all-inclusive it will need to be kid-friendly and flexible in catering arrangements. Once the type of party and the venue have been established the next Christmas cracker is budget.
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Is it the company's shout or is there a social club fund which contributes? Or is it an everyone-for-themselves scenario? Are drinks included? And what will the menu be? Buffet? Sit down? Canapes?
Talk to the venue about what they can offer and perhaps secure a deal for a set menu or for a food-and drinks combination. Remember if you don't ask, you don't get. Once the refreshments are sorted, it's time to consider entertainment.
Let's face it, workplaces are quite eclectic, bringing together a disparate bunch with very little in common except … yep, work.
So if you want to have a night of fun rather than a night of work mixed with disturbing reindeer and creepy guys in red suits, then you need to put in some thought.
If you are hiring a venue just for the occasion then the options are wide open.
You could have music, anything from a DJ to a string quartet, party games (again see the note on adult entertainment), a photo booth (although this could end up a little like the photocopier), a secret Santa … we could go on and on but … that's what Google's for.
Whatever shape or size your festive celebrations take, the key is that everyone enjoys themselves (not too much) and that everyone gets home safely.
FESTIVE FUN: Make sure your Christmas party is everything you want it to be; get planning early to avoid disappointment.
Numbers: Always a moving target, and especially tricky when you have to nail them down for catering, you need a bulldog style to keep the numbers in order. A rule of thumb, by no means absolutely accurate, is that if you have a handful of early acceptors, that's a third of who will eventually arrive at the breakup.
Size: Do not pick a venue based solely on the size of your entire workforce or group. If and when you add partners, numbers will swell. But the only thing worse than too many people in too small a venue, is a smallish group listening to the crickets chirp in a massive location.
Amenities: Have a clear idea for what your party will need. Will it be a sit-down dinner, or would a venue serving courtyard drinks and nibbles be a more appropriate fit? Some venues will offer child friendly options, or you could investigate specialist offerings, such as karaoke or paintball.
Location: However lovely the party, location will play a huge part in its success. If you find an out-of-the-way location, it may hamper some people's ability to attend due to time and distance.
If planning an event involving alcohol, transport to and from the venue is key to everyone having a great night out. If it is some distance a bus might be a good idea, or investigate venues with a courtesy service.
Once you have found the perfect venue, it is time to start thinking about those special touches that will set your party apart. You can add to the buzz by doiung Kris Kringle, adding a dress-up element, or creating games and prizes to be won throughout the event. Whatever your plan for a Christmas event, it is important to book early. Start looking for your venue now.


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Deepest Regret
Maqlynn was your average teenage werewolf. She was the daughter of the beta, had a twin brother, and her best friend was the alpha's daughter. Everything was going fantastic, other than a long term crush she was too shy to act on.
Until one day it wasn't fine.
After a tragic accident Maqlynn is shunned from her pack and sent away to a school for delinquents. After meeting new friends and joining a new pack she has a new sense of self worth, and is also the packs greatest warrior.
One phone call is all it takes to send Maqlynn's world into chaos. After all, what's a girl to do when she is forced to help the pack the sent her away and the mate that rejected her?
(Not sure what's up with the weird spacing and nothing being italicized or bold on the mobile version, but it looks fine on the desk top version)
The next six weeks flew by.
We had decided on a heavier training regime for the adults, and just added two hours a day to the younger wolves training. We wanted everyone to be prepared. Rhett was still missing, and we had no clue if he was going to be coming back for revenge or not. That reason alone kept me on my toes. I was constantly lo……
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Last year, we told you about an art book that was raising funds to help pay for Blizzard artist Kevin Kanai Griffith's battle against cancer. Sadly, in October 2014 Kevin passed away, but the book — which is yet to be completed — is still going ahead, albeit with a different focus.
"After he passed we spent a great deal of time deciding how the project should move forward, if at all", writes the book's organiser, Liz Cooper. "We decided Kevin would have wanted us to see this through, so we continued production on the book as tribute to him and as an opportunity to show off the great positivity that can come from Gamers in action. His legacy will continue on in the form of this book made by his friends and fellow game artists."
"In order to try and stay as close to the original intent of the project we will be splitting proceeds of this campaign between 2 charity organisations in KKG's memory".
As a reminder, the book features fan art (for Kevin's favourite games) drawn up by some of the video game industry's best and most accomplished artists. You can order a copy here, and see some preview images below.


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Description of Taxidermy For Sale
This is a great Goat Tibetan Gazelle shoulder taxidermy mount. It has very good hair and impressive horns, exceeding the requirement for a SCI Gold Medal. The taxidermy work is also very well done, earning this item our Excellent™ overall quality rating. All applicable measurements and dimensions are provided to help ensure this item will fit within your intended space, as well as meet expectations regarding the item's featured attribute sizes, scores, etc...
- There is a hanger already attached to the back of this item.
- It will hang on a single properly anchored drywall screw.
About the Tibetan Gazelle (Procapra picticaudata)
The Tibetan gazelle (or the Goa) hails from the same place that it gets it's namesake, the mountainous regions of Tibet, and western Asia. This gazelle is smaller in stature than most other gazelle species, though it's still slender and agile, with long, thin limbs. Their coloration changes with the season, tan in the winter and grey in the summer, with a short, black-dipped tail. They prefer to feed on vegetation and plant life high in the mountains, which their soft hooves and dew claws help assist with!.
|Record Book Score Classes for the Tibetan Gazelle (Procapra picticaudatai)
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Silver - 30 4/8"
Bronze - 23"
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Horn/Antler Length (L):
13 1/8"
Horn/Antler Length (R):
13 3/8"
Base Circumference (R):
3 4/8"
Base Circumference (L):
3 4/8"
Gross Score (Decimal):
33 4/8"
SCI Score (Fractional):
33 4/8"
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Table of contents
About this book
THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM THIS book results from an attempt to explain on a basis of experimental physics some of the many strange phenomena produced by the natural movement of sand over the dry land of the Earth. The subject is but one aspect of a far wider problem which is still very imperfectly grasped-the transport of solid particles of any kind by fluids in general. Here the difficulty has been, and still is, that no one branch of science has attempted to deal with the problem as a whole, or to co-ordinate the vast amount of piecemeal work by students of different outlook in many unrelated fields. The carriage of silt by rivers has received a great deal of attention from engineers. But owing to the difficulties of direct measurement, to the expense and labour of conducting full-scale experiments, and to a failure to find agreement as to the basic quantities upon which a theoretical edifice may be built, the published results are far from satisfactory. Little has emerged except empirical formulae; and these are rarely capable of reliable application to conditions other than those under which they were evolved. The drifting of snow is of direct interest to transport authorities in many countries, to meteorologists engaged in the study of rainfall, to ski-runners and to mountaineers. Yet no means has been found whereby the precipitation can be gauged, or the rate of drift related to the strength of the wind.
Sedimentation avalanche growth science transport
Bibliographic information
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5682-7
- Copyright Information Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 1974
- Publisher Name Springer, Dordrecht
- eBook Packages Springer Book Archive
- Print ISBN 978-94-009-5684-1
- Online ISBN 978-94-009-5682-7
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Kathleen Flinn – a 36-year-old American living and working in London – returns from vacation to discover she has been laid off. Instead of scrambling to find another job in the corporate field, Flinn decides instead to move to Paris and pursue her dream of obtaining a diploma from the famed cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu.
In a "Dear Diary" voice, complete with recipes, The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry, details Flinn's one-year journey as she masters fragile puff pastries and learns not to wither under insults ("c'est horrible!") screamed by renowned chefs serving as instructors. Cooking lessons interspersed with stories from her personal life (the man of her dreams leaves his job in Seattle to move in with her) are set against the backdrop of Paris.
The novel's title was inspired by the explanation in class one day that using a sharp knife when cutting onions means one does not have to press as hard to slice, thus avoiding the release of onion skin oil that causes tears. Flinn uses it as a survival metaphor: stay focused and precise and everything should turn out OK.
She gives an insider's look at the world-famous culinary school, which stands in stark contrast to the charming experience of Audrey Hepburn's character in the 1954 movie "Sabrina." In Flinn's version, students get covered in fish guts, hoard the freshest ingredients, and are expected to master several recipes each day working at small cooking stations.
Throughout the book one may have a sneaking suspicion that Flinn decided to attend Le Cordon Bleu with the intent of writing a book about her classroom experience – she clearly emphasizes to those in her cooking class that she is unsure she wants to even become a chef and that she is a career journalist. ("Journalist" seems to be applied loosely here, one can only assume she means keeping a journal about her experience with some historic research thrown in.)
Flinn's descriptions of the cooking process are often hard to follow and casual readers may be bored by the detail of the recipes she includes at the conclusion of each chapter. Further, many snapshots into the cooking school seem overly dramatic. She doesn't hide her disgust that comes from deboning fish, decapitating rabbits, and cutting off the feet of ducks. And anyone who treats her rudely gets gently skewered and roasted by having his or her faults revealed to readers. Somehow, despite the earlier showers of insults, she emerges as a favorite student.
Yet Flinn adeptly captures the difficulties in achieving a chef's standard, perfecting appearances of the dish without compromising its taste: A day's work gets tossed out by one chef when Flinn forgets to warm her plate. And overall, the plot gives a fascinating look into the world of chefs and the various personalities that descend on the culinary institute – all driven by a love for cooking.
Those who relish the adventures to be found in food will undoubtedly enjoy this tale of a corporate middle manager who followed her heart into the heat of the kitchen and came out a triumphant graduate of Le Cordon Bleu.
– Mima Mohammed


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By Willie Vogt
The sneak peek came a year ago at the John Deere rollout of the new 9R/9RT lineup — a four-track machine dubbed the 9RX. Many assumed the X stood for experimental, yet as farmers hit the John Deere exhibit at the fall farm shows they'll see there is nothing experimental about this new four-track machine.
The 9RX line includes four models: 9470RX, 9520RX, 9570RX and 9620RX, with the model number denoting engine horsepower. There are three scraper special models: 9470RX, 9520RX and 9570RX. Jerry Griffith,division marketing manager, high-horsepower tractors, says, "We took what we learned about the way we tension our belt systems, our alignment and our mid-roller technologies with our 8RT and 9RT and developed our four-track tractor." The key, he says, is an undercarriage design that is "very robust and delivers maximum uptime and a low cost of operation."
Griffith says buyers will see a taller undercarriage compared to competitors with a larger drive sprocket — 39.5 inches in diameter — and more wrap angle for more positive drive lug engagement. "The belt is 20% longer and the advantage of that is that to travel the same distance as a competitor, our belt will travel 20% less," he says. "That will equate to 20% longer wear life."
The 9470RX and 9520RX uses a John Deere PowerTech PSS 13.5-liter engines. The larger 9570RX and 9620RX have Cummins QSX15 engines. An enhanced CommandView III Cab is with the 9 series tractors. The enhancement is a suspended cab. It's the first suspended cab for the series. The cab has spring-loaded shocks on each corner and a Parallel Plane Four Bar Linkage to control cab movement and isolate the cab and operator from impacts.
Griffith says the new tractor will have a lot of the same benefits as its siblings, the 9R and 9RT, including the e18 Powershift Transmission with Efficiency Manager for fuel management. The CommandView III Cab operating environment includes the 10-inch CommandCenter display that's easy to navigate and customize.
There's also the option of adding Active Command Steering, which in these drive-by-wire machines manages the steering through software to make control easier and more precise.
The redesigned hydraulic system available on the 9R/9RT Series is offered on the 9RX too. This system delivers an industry-leading high-flow hydraulics option, providing 115 gallons per minute of flow and up to eight rear SCVs for implements with high hydraulic demands.
Griffith adds that this tractor is John Deere FarmSight ready to work with all the components and technology designed for the MyJohnDeere system, which allows farmers to collect and share information about any task being accomplished on the farm. "We have the Green on Green integrated technologies like John Deere Ag Management Systems precision farming equipment. Our integration with our new technologies on our tillage system, for example, allows you to set depth control from the cab," Griffith says.
BOLD MOVE: John Deere enters the four-track market with the 9RX lineup. The four-machine line includes sizes from 470 to 620 engine hp.
Photo: John Deere
This article published in the September, 2015 edition of WALLACES FARMER.
All rights reserved. Copyright Farm Progress Cos. 2015.


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'PNB's $1.8 bn fraud is failure of various audits, RBI inspection.' 'the Reserve Bank of India has to carry out a deep investigation, forensic audit of the accounts involved in the alleged fraud and also make it compulsory for the banks to carry out forensic audit'…. reports Venkatachari Jagannathan
The $1.8 billion fraud at the government-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) shows the failure of various kinds of audits in the bank, including the RBI's inspection, said a senior chartered accountant.
According to him, the Reserve Bank of India has to carry out a deep investigation, forensic audit of the accounts involved in the alleged fraud and also make it compulsory for the banks to carry out forensic audit.
"Every fraud is a lesson for those who want to take it as a lesson.
"Broadly the kinds of audits or inspections that are carried out in Indian banks are statutory audit (carried out by auditors appointed by banks), concurrent audit (carried out by outside auditors at the bank branches), internal audit (carried out by bank staff) and the inspection by RBI," P.S.Prabhakar, Partner in Rajagopal and Badrinarayanan, a chartered accountancy firm, said.
He said the statutory auditor is mainly a test check auditor or an audit where transactions are checked at random.
"The internal audit is done by bank staff. Then there is also inspection by RBI officials. It is strange how the fraudulent transactions that have been carried out since 2011 were not detected," Prabhakar said.
Normally large value transactions should be checked and SWIFT system transactions should be carefully checked, he added.
According to the PNB, the alleged fraud was carried out by two staffers by not entering the transactions in the bank's core banking solution but in SWIFT signalling another bank's overseas branch that the transaction is valid.
Prabhakar said a Letter of Credit should normally be given only against receipt of security but it is not done in banks.
"The PNB case is just one bank and one branch. It is not known how many more banks and branches are involved in such transactions," Prabhakar said.
According to him, the RBI has to carry out a forensic audit of the books of the parties involved in the alleged fraud in PNB and trace the money or the property bought with that money.
He said risk-based information security audit should be done in banks by professionals with specialised knowledge of software systems.
"The costs for the banks will be far less compared to their losses due to frauds," Prabhakar said.
Partner at chartered accountancy firm GSV Associates, M.R.Venkatesh said: "The alleged fraud in PNB is a failure of auditors –internal and statutory — and also of the regulator."
"The sad part is that everybody involved in such frauds in India know that nothing would happen to them," Venkatesh added.
"It is a failure of PNB's internal checks and controls. I don't know why the bank officials are given the discretion to enter the data in one system and not in the main system (core banking solution)," Rakesh Nangia, Managing Partner, Nangia & Co said.
According to Prabhakar, bankers should scrutinise carefully the gems, jewellery and real estate players before extending any facility to them.


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The oldest existence of weighing scales dates to c. 2400-1800 B.C. in Pakistan. Uniform polishes stone cubes discovered in early settlements were probably used as weight setting stones in a balance scale. Egyptian Hieroglyphic symbols for gold have been discovered, which suggest the Egyptian Merchants had been using a weight system.
The earlier design for a scale dates to 1770 and is credited to Richard Salter.He brought the first spring balance scale into wide spread use in the 18th century. In England he began making what is today known as a fishermans scale,which used a spring balance to measure weight. The spring scale is a weighing scale often used to measure force, such as the force of gravity, exerted on a mass ,on the force of a persons grip.The force is commonly measured in Newtons or pounds. Many spring scales are marked on the face,"not for legal trade,"as they are not always accurate.
The Dictionary defines the spring scale as an apparatus with a simple spring fixed on one end and a hook to attach an object on the other end. It works by,"Hooke's law," which states that the force needed to extend a spring, is proportioned to the distance, that the spring is extended from it's rest position. Therefore the scale markings on the spring scale, are equally spaced. Standard measurement was established in the 13th century by King Edward 1st of England. The standard soon traveled through trade and became somewhat acceptable in other parts of the world.
Richard Salter and his nephew , George, patented the spring scale in 1838. They formed one of the first spring scale making companies, George Salter and Company.Scales with these markings are highly sought after by today"s collectors.
In 1840 R. W. Winfield developed the candlestick scale for use in measuring packages. This made it possible to measure weight faster -as the balance scale required adding and removing weights.
By 1940's various electric devices were being designed, but was not until the late 20th century that they became accurate enough for wide spread use.
In a typical spring scale- the spring stretches or compresses in proportion to how hard the earth pulls down on the object. It is there fore affected by the local flow of gravity and objects do not always way the same in one area as compared to the next.
The spring scale was most often used in fish markets, and soon took the nick name ."fish scale." They were used up and until the first part of the 21 century. Today in rural areas and small markets they are still widely used. They have become very collectible and have been sought after for years by antique hunters.
I do not know why I am attracted to certain items. I have collected spring scales more than once in my life. At one time I had a big wall full. Sold them off and thought I was over them. Here while back, when I was on a antique shopping trip, I ran across a few scales and they just called my name. I had not bought any for awhile and had no ideal what they were selling for theses days. I asked the seller to make me a package deal, he did, I did, and they came home with me. When thinking about the 1845 Historic Elgin/Cottrell House Museum, aka, My Old Historic House, I like to find and collect items that would be of interest to the tourist that come for a tour. I have to especially keep in mind the gentlemen and try and have a few items that they can relate to and like. Well the scales always seem to do the trick. Almost every gentlemen tourist has a story to tell about a scale. Sometimes it was there father or grandfather that had one. Often it leads to other types of scales and I say, I will have to look into getting a few of those.And you can rest assured , that gentlemen went home with a good tour experience.
The scales I am sharing with you today are all English., made of brass and iron and are very beautiful examples. I hope you like them and enjoy them as much as I do. Maybe you can come some day for a real tour. I will leave the lights on and Sissy Dog will always meet you with a jump and a kiss. I hope you all are having beautiful fall weather, we sure are here in Missouri. I hope it will continue for awhile as the leaves are just starting to get beautiful.
|The beauty that is fall in rural Missouri


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Well, the search will return more than a few photos which when viewed you feel like you have just partaken of some kind of mind altering substance.
To be honest aesthetically not really my cup of tea.....
To be clear High Dynamic Range photography is combining photographs of differing exposure to give a result rendering a greater range of tonal detail than the camera can capture in one photo
In just about all of my work I use HDR.
It may not be instantly apparent but I do
My definition of good post production is that one cannot tell it has happened
Here is a good example of how I use HDR
This image was shot as part of 'The Bridge of Doom' series over 3 days in North Wales, in January.
The fashion shoot had a 'spy thriller' theme.
'Agent Laura' parachutes into a forbidden zone to recover a secret map, dodging guards as she escapes.
The original (and rather uninspiring!) idea I came up with was for her to be burying the parachute upon landing
When we were up on the mountain though we were blessed with a breezy day, and we started to fool around with the parachute in the wind
Watching the crew at play made me realize that this could make a great shot
With a little coaching Laura was soon running with the parachute and we were running alongside her shooting as we ran with the 'Lighting team' running just to my right with the Elinchrom Ranger with a Medium Chimera soft box (front screen removed but inner baffle still in place to give a slightly harder more contrasty look with half a stop more power)
The tricky part was shooting just at the right moment when she was in front of the back light, another Elinchrom Ranger but with a grid spot.(we do clone the stand out in the finished pic)
Running on the slate was quite hard, we all fell over at some point.
We did about 20 'runs' before we were exhausted
We got one frame
But my friends all you need is one frame if its a 'killer'
Here it is straight out of the camera....
Shot on a Phase One P30, 250th sec at F8
Pretty good as it is but missing some detail in key areas, notably the jacket which is made from just about the most extremely non reflective fabric known to mankind
The parachute too is just a 'shade to 'hot' for my liking
So, I processed the image a second time, in Capture One, this time at + 2.5 stops
To some photoshop wizards out there this may seem a long winded way to go about it, but it works for me.


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April 8, 2016 – Picture: Onyabo Boys Gang Leader, Police Inspector Ibrahim Adefarasin Who Shot Guests At Naming Ceremony At Ijora Badia Lagos Released
Lagos Police Inspector Ibrahim Adefarasin Caught Wearing Boxer On Ijora Badia Streets [PICTURE]
Pictured above in white boxer is Police Inspector Ibrahim Odufarasin, the leader of the Onyabo Boys in Ijora Badia area of Lagos.
He was arrested last week for allegedly opening fire on guests at a naming ceremony.
The mentally unstable inspector was released from SCID Panti Yaba on Wednesday.
On sighting him, residents of Ijora Badia fled for their dear lives.
Odufarasin was sighted with his group moving round the area in white boxer singing and dancing and announcing the return of Odufarasin and his Onyabo gang.
Although his guns and weapons had been seized, but residents are still worried he might use some of his colleagues firearms to continue the intimidation.
Can you imagine a police inspector wandering around in boxer ??
Chaiiii!!!! This oga deserves a permanent spot at Aro.


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Burlington, VT is one the best food cities in America. You'll still see long-haired, shoeless remnants of Burlington's hippie past picking up organic produce at the farmers market, but you're just as likely to see suave chefs seeking out the ingredients for their next four-star meal. Restaurants in Burlington have shifted towards more sophisticated tastes but still make it a priority to use local meats, cheeses and veggies. Despite a short growing season, organic farms surround the city and remain quite profitable, thanks to the support they get from residents and restaurants. This isn't the first time we've highlighted Burlington's food scene, which made our Top 10 Foodie Cities 2013 list.
Small cafes and bistros fill city blocks near downtown Burlington. Just a few years ago, most menus centered around American cuisine, but the city's food scene has become more diverse, with ethnic restaurants shooting to the top of local favorite lists. A Single Pebble experiments with traditional Chinese favorites that keep patrons craving more of the restaurant's family-style dishes like dumplings, steamed scallion bread and shredded pork with thin rice noodles in a ginger cilantro sauce. Nearly every item that comes out of the kitchen at Hen of the Wood has been kissed by a wood-burning fire. Chef Eric Warnstedt's dishes are kept simple and reflective of the Vermont countryside, and it's not uncommon to see pig heads and deer carcasses hanging in the cooler or being prepared for the next evening's meal. But diners often find grilled octopus, Maine lobster and smoked bluefish on the menu, too. Leunig's Bistro & Cafe serves as an example of the transition Burlington restaurants have undergone. It opened in 1980 as a coffee shop, but today baristas have been replaced with sharply dressed servers who carry hearty portions of French food to tables.
During summer months, many children beg their parents for a maple creemee. This soft-serve, maple-flavored ice cream can be found across Burlington. Harkening back to the days of doo-wop is Al's French Frys, a 2010 James Beard Foundation Award winner for "America's Classics." Food snobs may snub the greasy burgers and crisp fries served at this 1950s-style diner in South Burlington, but those looking for fast food nostalgia will find it here. Al's also serves creemees.
Other places to sniff out: Trattoria Delia, Pistou, Magnolia Bistro
Don't miss: Penny Cluse Cafe for breakfast


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Interesting news today from Robert Rapier. Official EIA stats now show that 2008 set a new record for annual oil (crude + condensate) production.
Which means that Ken Deffeyes has crapped out once again, adding yet another flub to his long and sorry list of blown predictions. I've gone into depth about this before, but here's the recap. When we last left him, Ken had erroneously predicted peak oil for:
Nov. 24 2005
Dec. 16 2005
Nov. 2005-April 2006
In early 2007, Deffeyes waffled once again -- this time backwards, to May 2005.
The US Energy Information Agency publishes monthly estimates of world oil production at www.eia.doe.gov/ipm/t11d.xls. (Microsoft Office Excel Workbook) Of course, we hope that their estimates are not politically biased. Their current posting shows May 2005 as the month of greatest world oil production. Earlier, I estimated that the peak would be in December, 2005, but May will do. I'll take it. I'll take it.SourceAs you would expect, this latest adjustment also turned out wrong. According to the very spreadsheet Ken references, the May 2005 level 74.241kbd was surpassed in July 2008, reaching 74.831kbd. Naturally, he had nothing to say about this on his website. For him, making predictions is like a bear shitting in the woods. Just kick some dirt over the last one when it starts reeking, and grunt out the next one.
Of course, there's always the old standby: "We'll see who gets the last laugh, JD. Someday Ken's going to be right." Actually, I would dispute that. My current conjecture is that oil will never peak as long as Ken Deffeyes is making predictions. That's how truly rank his predictions are. But whenever Ken finally shuts up and oil actually peaks, it's not going to be Ken who is proven right. We're all going to be proven right. Me, Mike Lynch, Daniel Yergin, CERA... literally everyone (aside from the mentally retarded) concedes that oil will peak. So on that glorious day when we're all proven right, I say we all go out for a rousing mutual backslap and group hug!
More broadly, we should note that Ken, like many peak oilers, has been trying to stack the deck by restricting his prediction to conventional crude. The reality is that Ken's "peak" is being swamped by flows of unconventional liquids such as tar sands and (most importantly) NGL, as you can see in the IEA figures for total liquids:
A while back, Ken liked to talk about the "Cornucopian Cemetery", where cornucopians go when they admit that oil has already peaked. We have a similar feature here at Peak Oil Debunked. I call it the Peak Oil Prophet's cemetery. It's where you go after your 9th incompetent prediction of the peak oil date craps out.
Hey Ken. Your ride is here.


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The very first moment ANY woman sets her eyes on you is your ONE chance to give her a great first impression and to encourage her to want to meet you and want to see you again AFTER you start talking to her.
Looks and appearance DO matter when it comes to women noticing you and they matter if you're to pass her "sight" test or to not rule you out based solely on your appearance.
Which does happen and yes, you can overcome it by just taking care of ALL the details you can learn about below:
- Your Eyes - Generally the first thing she notices on you
- Your Hair - Clean, neat, and manly.
- Your Nails - Trust she will be looking them over as soon as she can.
- Your Skin - She wants to know you feel good to rub up against.
- Your Clothes - Show you value yourself in some way.
- Your Shoes - Says a lot about you and the life you lead.
- Your Accessories - Captures a little attention - gets you noticed.
- Glasses or Contacts - Real or not. Switch it up once in a while.
- Physical Exercise Routine - You enjoy living enough to want to continue breathing.
- Your Body Language - What you communicate is mostly through your body.
- Your Smile - Second thing she notices from you aside from your eyes.
- Your Vocal Inflections - Lure her in closer. Make her want to hear your voice again and everyday.
Your LOOK does make a difference here - just not in the way you might think they do.
You don't have to be good-looking to get a girlfriend. Just look around and you'll see all the proof you need.
You don't even have to great looking to get a really hot girlfriend BUT to increase your chances of that happening - you MUST take care of the details that women notice and look for in a guy.
You must convey VALUE to a woman and if you can do that before you even talk to her - you're ahead of the "game".
When a woman looks at you and sees you take care of yourself or maintain whatever you have the best you can, she gets that you have value in yourself and can also value her just as much or even more.
The key point is - maintaining or doing the best with what you've got.
"A man who is average in looks but who does the best with what he's got is the guy who gets the overall highest quality women. This has been proven time and time again.
What do I mean?
Well, if you want to get high quality women, you do have to brush your teeth, keep your fingernails clean, get a sense of style, and mix in some Dolce & Gabbana cologne or something.
You do the best with what you've got."
You're not always going to look your best or leave your home all dressed up and that's okay.
If you don't dwell on it too much it probably won't be a big deal to her either.
In fact if you can pull off a great conversation with a woman while you're not looking or feeling 100% then you'll make an even greater impression on her...
Because you won't come across as too needy, approval-seeking, or so concerned with how other see you.
What you're going to find on this page are the...
DETAILS you must take care of - to get noticed.
Focus on maintain these, again, with what you've got and you'll be more than just okay - you can STILL attract lots of women.
The point here is VALUE. Show some self-worth. Make yourself FEEL good.
Just show women you care just enough about yourself that she can relax when he's around, feel better being around a guy who is confident, AND you won't make her rule you out because she thinks you can't even take care of yourself - HOW could you possibly take care of her in a relationship.
"When a woman sees a guy whose attention to the details is impeccable, of course there may be some physical attraction created, but if you're kind of average looking something else magical happens which goes beyond the physical attraction and is felt deeper by women…
It tells her instantly that you have your life handled in such a way you're ready, capable, and smart enough to have a significant other in your life."
Refine Your Look, Style – How To Take Care Of The Details Women Notice
Let's begin...
How To Make a Great First Impression - Taking Care Of The Details Women DO Notice.
Hair - Clean, neat, and manly.
A good "clean-cut" works best and make sure a woman matches your face up.
Women generally prefer a clean-shaven face but if you insist on facial hair – give it a defined shape which matches your bone structure.
Just trimming a beard doesn't work. It must match the unique features on your face.
Of course you don't want to over do it.
Very large jaws might want to omit facial hair.
If you don't have much of a chin, build it up with a goatee.
Nails - Trust she will be looking them over as soon as she can.
Trimmed and clean. No jagged edges and fairly short.
If you're having a problem with color and feel take a look at your diet and lifestyle.
Nails are a good indicator of your health.
If there's serious problem there please have it checked out by a specialist.
Skin - She wants to know you feel good rubbing up against her.
Soft, smooth, and shaved. Find a manly lotion though - no girly stuff.
Personally I use a coconut -lime butter right after a shower.
I Rub it in from the bottom up while my skin is still moist. I learned that trick from a "stripper" who needed to always have soft skin.
Trust me - when you get close enough to a woman and brush up against her - she'll notice and probably get a little jealous over it.
Women WANT to get close to a guy who FEELS good.
Clothes - Show you value yourself in some way.
Layered and loose fit works best..at least that's what I believe.
Some women have certain look they like but don't let that stop you from developing your own.
She'll appreciate you more for not conforming just to attract her.
There's that non-neediness thing again so use it to your advantage when you can.
Learn to use color correctly and you can make a huge impact.
For some great tips pay attention to how guys are dressed in popular sitcoms.
Even if they're the geekiest guys, remember - they're NOT dressing themselves. Fashion consultants often pick out every last detail for them personally.
You don't need to go all "gq" here.
Be sensible because you're going to be wearing this stuff. A lot of it depends on your lifestyle.
Just create a comfortable "lived in" look so you can feel at ease wherever you and it's all you'll ever need.
You want women to feel you're a man with a sexual side through your clothes AND you want them to instantly get that you're a man who has his shit together!
Keep it simple and make it easy to do.
The last thing you want is to turn yourself into someone who takes forever getting ready.
Below are the principles of fashion which will be all you'll ever need to know.
The mood your clothes represent must match your personality and your body type.
If you're the athletic type - don't buy athletic clothing. Yes, it's as simple as that.
The questions to ask yourself:
- Does this ( shirt or whatever ) make me look confident and approachable
- Do I look comfortable wearing this?
- Do I feel comfortable wearing this?
The layering of colors and expanding your closet.
The clothes in your closer should fit together so you're not always wearing the same two or three things together. Expand to mix it up.
The questions to ask yourself:
- What would look good over the top or bottom of this shirt?
- What else goes with (article) and will it go with something I already own?
Matching and building the look.
The questions to ask yourself:
- Why does this color go this with and why?
- What shoes easily go with mostly everything I own?
This includes all your coats, shoes, belts, hats etc…
You must always find clothes which allow your body to feel comfortable and at ease.
No restrictions.
The questions to ask yourself:
- Where can I go out with this on?
- Will I be constantly trying to fix something like a belt or the way it hangs off me?
The point here is about comfort, looking, and feeling relaxed whenever it's possible.
You don't want to look like you're always fidgeting because your clothes don't fit or make you uncomfortable.
Your body language can be helped by what you wear so make sure you think about it BEFORE you buy it.
Try everything on first.... ALWAYS!
Add something relatively shiny and unique to everything.
Two or three different items work great but not all at once.
The questions to ask yourself:
- Does it match my moods?
- Is there a story behind it or how I am buying it?
- Is it expensive? (Keep it relatively cheap.)
That's all there really is to buying clothes and it's not difficult at all.
On to your feet... yes, the all important...
Shoes - Says a lot about you and the life you lead and walk through.
Whatever your style is make sure your shoes match.
Maintain their shape and keep them clean and up to date.
Dirty old sneakers don't work so get rid of them unless you using them to do the lawn.
A good tip here is to have several pairs so you can keep your "going out" shoes in great shape.
Look for something different that doesn't stand out too much. If you over do it you'll come across as "trying" to be just like everyone else.
Unless it's your type your shoes are not there to get her to notice you.
The key here is to always make sure they are well-taken care of and don't draw her attention.
When you're out you want women to pay attention to your eyes, face, and lips - not staring at your shoes too much.
(Of course some women will actually use it as an excuse to check out your package. No lie. She'll casually mention your shoes and not because she likes them - but because she's looking for a reason to stare at your crotch without being caught. Although in case you didn't know - women CAN check out your dick without even taking her eyes off of your face. Remember THAT the next time she's staring deeply into your eyes.)
Accessories - Captures a little attention - gets you noticed.
Bracelets, watches, necklaces, and even some tattoos work great.
Stay away from being loud and obnoxious with them.
It's best to consider your "accessorizing," as "background material," something to catch her eye, or perhaps even a conversation starter.
Their purpose is usually to offset something you're wearing.
It's a part of that "clean-cut" look so many women appreciate when a guy does it right.
If you have got some cool tattoos makes sure you're not hiding them or talking about them.
Let her mention them first.
Glasses or Contacts - Real or not. Switch it up once in a while.
Switch it up and see what works better.
If you've always worn contacts try out some modern glasses.
If you're always hiding behind glasses try out some contacts.
Women notice eyes quickly.
No matter what color they are there are groups of women who are attracted to them. (They claim it shows your soul and inner-masculinity.)
Sure women say they prefer darker eyes but don't let that get you down if you have lighter eyes.
If ANY woman ever refuses you based solely on the color of your eyes - well you should be grateful it's probably NOT the type of woman you would want anyways.
That about covers the "fashion" part.
For more help on fashion and stuff like that, take a look at these sites:
- GQ - "Look Smart Dress Smart"
- Men's Fashion and Grooming
- Newbie Fashion Tips for Grown Up Men
- Fashion Beans
Tips on more than just what you're wearing to present the total package and make a great first impression and more.
Use the list above and add to it these elements and women WILL start noticing you more and you'll find it that much easier to create some real attraction.
No matter you are going or happen to be.
Working out or a Physical Exercise Routine
You don't have to be all "buffed" up but a maintain a little physical health goes a long way.
More energy.
Higher feelings of self-worth and confidence.
Better breathing.
It won't make you last forever in bed but it will assure you don't tire out quickly so both of you can enjoy it more.
Work out properly and you'll actually become a more positive person. That's a proven fact.
"Healthy = emotionally stable = clearer thinking = more energy = stronger confidence = higher libido = sexier body language = relaxed & lowered heart rates = calm, cool, collected = positive attitude AND a better ability to communicate THAT to women."
Do It For Yourself & Create Accidental Attraction – Be Healthy – Get Fit
Again - there's absolutely no need to do too much but doing too little or not taking care of this detail can hurt your chances with lots of women.
You do NOT need to be muscle-bound or huge.
"The good news is that your less-than-perfect body is VERY much capable of attracting hordes of gorgeous women."
I use two routines myself, some strengthening exercises, and little Yoga because I've developed a stinking chronic pain disorder and these DO help along with a major change in my diet.
- The Man Diet - A testosterone increasing diet which is great for attracting women.
- The Walking Code - An exercise routine for free body movement and attracting women instantly. This will help your body language tremendously.
Lastly - when your body is maintained even a little it makes the next detail so much easier. It will almost happen naturally for you. It won't fix your inner game which will come out on your body language but you'll already be halfway there and then some.
Body Language - What you communicate is mostly through your body.
Steady. Smooth. Very open and relaxed.
No fidgeting or jerky walks.
Maintain your own pace.
Every move you make must serve a purpose and it must feel like you're doing everything with reason.
So if there's no reason for it – don't do it!
Your body language is too large of a subject cover here BUT please make sure you start working on it IMMEDIATELY.
It's too much of an important detail to overlook.
Here's some REAL help for you to get you started on making your body language ATTRACTIVE:
- What Is Body Language? 4 Tips On Communicating With Your Body
- The Number One Secret Behind the Alpha Male's Body Language
- How & Why Your Body Language Communicates Attraction To Women – Learn To Control It
You'll definitely want the complete package below if you feel your body language is stopping you from attracting women because this course is specifically designed to do just that and more:
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If A Woman Likes How She Feels When She Meets You… It Doesn't Matter What You Say.
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Now that you've got the body part handled, the next detail is...
Your Smile - Second thing she notices from you aside from your eyes.
Women love a smile on a guy for more reasons than you can ever imagine.
This does mean getting a good dentist you like. Get to know him. Some of them are pretty cool.
Keep your teeth naturally white but not enough to lead the way through a cold dark night. (Try not to overdo the whitening.)
Relax your facial muscles and lips often.
Practice a nice smile at home.
Sure it feels weird but what the hell since no one else is watching but you.
Your friends will laugh at you - mine did - but screw them I'm sure you got something on them anyways.
Avoid the "fake smile" no matter how self-conscious you might feel about it.
My personal opinion is if it's not comfortable don't do it. Trust you can attract lots of women and never smile.
BUT avoid trying to hide it, fake it, or being embarrassed about it.
Take it from a guy who was majorly self-conscious about it. I have a huge gap between my front two teeth and seriously needed to figure out a way to get past it.
But once I did women actually started to compliment me on my smile. Probably because it was natural and I didn't try to hide it.
Baking soda or any good whitening toothpaste.
At least two cleanings a year.
Use an electric toothbrush.
Proxabrush, dental floss, and brush your tongue a few times a day when it's possible for better breath.
ALWAYS be prepared by having gum or some breath freshener with you.
PLUS a healthy amount of saliva typically lead to healthier looking teeth so make sure you drink lots of water.
Since we're in your mouth region let's talk about...
Vocal Inflections - Lure her in closer. Make her want to hear your voice again and everyday.
You can literally seduce a woman with your words and how you talk.
Women respond highly to your "aural" attractiveness.
You want a slightly deep voice.
Slow it down and use your words sparingly.
Use the inflections to accentuate a story or sentence so it's sounds more incredible than it sometimes is.
Breathe deep and pause often at the right time so it leads her in a little.
Never let you or the person you're talking with rush you to the end of any sentence.
Learn to enunciate clearly but not like you're on stage acting. That's usually too much.
Don't be a "loud Howard" but make sure you can be heard.
Mumbling is never attractive at all but worse it doesn't demand her attention confidently.
Again as I mentioned above you can watch the guys on sitcoms who are portrayed as being good with women.
Notice the soft eye contact when they're talking to a woman and how they're enunciation is perfect.
Tip: Don't overdo the enunciation. Keep it real.
"No matter how big or small you are, how much you make, or what you do, HOW you project your voice or use it to create attraction is something practically every guy can learn."
In conclusion:
Making a great first is something you can easily IF you take care of the details. It may be a little work at first but it gets easier once it's done.
Women can and will feel attracted to you despite your looks but why risk losing or missing out on a great woman because she took one look at you and didn't think you cared enough about yourself to believe you have VALUE.
The first thing women will see is your appearance.
Show her you care. Show her your confidence. Show her you're a guy that takes care of the details because it makes you feel good about yourself.
Self-worth goes a long way in attracting women and these details covered today will instantly convey a big message of it.
A "clean-cut" look ALWAYS seems to work best so you don't need to "peacock" or go beyond what was covered today.
Just cover the basic list and you'll be fine.
Women WILL NOTICE.
This is also about your self-esteem and making you feel good about yourself which in turn makes it easier to make others feel good just being around - which just happens to include any woman you want to date.
Thanks for stopping by today and I do hope now that you've read this and follow the links you're much better prepared and ready to make a great first impression.
If you feel something was missed today - go ahead and let me know below.


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I love turkey and stuffing and sweet potatoes and cranberry relish and pumpkin pie. I love making and sending Christmas cards. I love putting on Handel's Messiah and playing Christmas carols on the piano. I love going into the forest to find the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it. But, the real reason this is the best time of the year is different from these reasons. The real reason is that at the moment we can watch BOTH college football and college basketball.
If you have been watching the latter, than you know that Notre Dame is 11-0 and ranked #1 in the land. I have not missed a game all season. What fascinates me is not just the fact that Notre Dame is dominant mostly because of their extraordinary defense, or that the face of the school at the moment is a Mormon from Hawaii. What fascinates is that NBC, which broadcasts the games, always shows the athletes at the end of the game, going to the student section of the stadium, everybody looks arms, and they sing the alma mater. It is almost liturgical. I have never, ever seen a sports network show anything similar at any other stadium. Is this part of the contract? I hope so. Go Irish! Of course, when it comes to basketball, it is Go Huskies, as I cheer for the University of Connecticut. But, either way, after months of having to switch cable channels to see what Fox and MSNBC and CNN were saying about the election, it is great to be able to watch college ball everfy night.


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Mold can be found in showers of bathrooms worldwide. It's very common to have this kind of mold. Being common, however, doesn't mean that mold is a good thing, but it's difficult to stop it from growing in a place that's nearly always damp.
The reason showers are such hot spots for mold is that it holds large amounts of moisture. Mold is potentially a health hazard that also takes away from the attractiveness of your bathroom. Fortunately, this mold is something you can get rid of.
There are many products on the market made specifically to deal with mold. Some of these products are toxic, though, and aren't safe to keep in your house. Before you purchase a commercial mold removal, try a few natural mold removal methods and see if they work. Keep in mind that people were putting these natural methods to work long before these commercial products were developed. If you're not happy with the way the natural methods work, you can always purchase the commercial cleaner.
Following are some natural methods to remove mold:
- Mix one part distilled white vinegar and one part water with two parts baking soda. These ingredients are inexpensive and can be found in nearly all grocery stores. They're also not toxic. This mixture creates a paste that you apply to the mold and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then, wipe away the paste with a cloth or sponge.
- Use vinegar alone to clean the mold. This is the least expensive method to get rid of your mold and is reported to kill most types. Use a spray bottle to soak the area with the mold. Let it sit and then use a sponge or cloth to wipe away the mold. Keep in mind that vinegar will leave a very strong odor that can take hours to dissipate.
These are very effective natural mold removal methods. However, if they don't work for the mold you have, it may be time to try one of the commercial cleaners. When you have a really serious mold problem, you may need to contact professional mold removal companies.
Prevention is the best way to handle mold when possible. Once you've cleaned the area of mold, take steps to keep it from returning. Following your shower, dry the shower curtain so that moisture won't accumulate. Also, dry the faucet and the walls along with any other damp areas in the bathroom. Opening a window will help in this quest.
Most people do experience a problem with bathroom mold from time to time. When it happens to you, don't be embarrassed about it. Just get the problem in hand by finding the best way to remove the mold from your bathroom. This may be through the use of a natural method, a commercial method or even a professional mold removal service. It all depends on the severity of your problem as to what method you choose in removing it.


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Obama Puts a Ring On It
BY Micah L. Sifry | Monday, November 12 2012
Now that the election is over, all kinds of inside stories are starting to work their way out of the tightly controlled Obama campaign headquarters in Chicago. Here, in a video taken last August during a visit President Obama paid to his staff, but just uploaded Saturday, two young staffers, Sara El-Amine (the campaign's national training director) and Matthew Saniie, tell the President how they had gotten engaged during the campaign. It's impossible not to enjoy. We especially liked Obama's instant familiarity with Beyonce, and thought we'd commemorate it for all time with a few .gifs.
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Bonus: If you watch the video until the end, you'll be rewarded with a fleeting glimpse of Teddy Goff, the campaign's new media director.


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Health is truly the foundation of our communities and it starts with fueling our bodies with proper nutrients. If everyone had the ability to live healthy we would have healthier people, thus creating stronger communities. As a proponent to healthy living, I believe everyone should have the ability to make healthy food choices and the fact that some people cannot is an important issue. Let's raise awareness to people who have to live and eat with so little money.


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Several persons have been reportedly injured while attempting to scoop fuel from a broken pipeline at Dagbo-Pogo community in Niger State on Sunday.
It was gathered that farmlands and houses belonging to more than 20 villages around the substation were razed.
However, nobody died in the incident, Channels TV reports.
Firefighters were, however, seen battling to put out the blaze that erupted from the vandalised pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Also, officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the police as well as that of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NISEMA) were at the scene of the incident.
As at press time, tankers were being evacuated to prevent an escalation of the situation.


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Since their announcements at F8 about Open Graph Protocol (OGP), I've been following Facebook far more closely that I normally do. Why? From the moment I watched the videos about what OGP does, I knew that the way the internet works will be changed forever. Today I saw something that confirms that Facebook now controls the internet. No, I'm not saying that to be sensational or dramatic, I believe it to be true…a shift has occurred with OGP that will forever change how brands and consumers interact, and Facebook owns it all. How do I know? Because long time rival Google is already embracing Facebook's new protocol.
More about that in a moment. But first, if you are not familiar with what Facebook has done, let me give you a very brief overview.
What Does Open Graph Do?
Websites can now be uniquely dynamic, not globally static. In other words, each visitor to a site will experience it in a way that no other visitor ever will.
For example, when a visitor goes to a website and logs in using Facebook, they will see which of their friends "like" the site, a single page or even an individual product. In addition to the "like" feature, any site can customize the user experience by displaying personally relevant information like upcoming birthdays, events or hobbies of their friends. In all, there are sixteen categories of personal information that can be shared on the site, creating an experience that is unique for each visitor.
As a brand marketer that focuses on social media optimization (here is a list of companies that I currently or recently have worked for), I'm incredibly excited about how this changes the scope of how we can interact and engage with consumers. It's a brave new world.
Proof That Facebook Now Controls The Internet
Given what websites are now able to create unique and very personal experiences on their sites, it's no surprise that many are clamoring to understand and incorporate Open Graph Protocol into their online communities. I wouldn't think that every company would be anxious to use OGP, however; companies that view Facebook as competition in any way are no doubt less-than-thrilled with this announcement. One such company is Google.
It's no secret that there is more than a little competition between Google and Facebook. This Wired piece from February 2010 says it well, "this time it's personal". It's not a new rivalry, there are many articles going back several years that describe a similar cut-throat mentality of competition. Given this, I'm truly surprised that even Google has started to incorporate Facebook's Open Graph Protocol into some of their sites. Today, I discovered that YouTube, a company that is Google owned, is using OGP is a very creative way.
My friend and social media pro Josh Groth put up a link to a video on his Facebook page today. I thought it sounded interesting, so I clicked the link that brought me directly to the YouTube page and started watching (the quite excellent) ukulele rendition of MGMT's Kids. That's not the amazing part…what I was shocked to see was the prompt just below the video encouraging me to log into YouTube with my Facebook account! Facebook Connect for YouTube isn't new, it was implemented last year. However, this move appears to cement into place the premise that YouTube (and therefore Google) needs Facebook.
Although I didn't log in, it's a brilliant move by YouTube, and I'm sure many companies will follow. If I had permitted the application to log me in via Facebook, I would have given YouTube full permission to contact me anytime via email, and to pull my personal information (and that of my friends) from Facebook whenever they wanted to, day or night. I would be giving them the keys to the kingdom, so to speak.
I asked somebody to log into the same video, first by directly visiting the URL in their browser without going through Facebook. The result? There was not a prompt to log in with Facebook. Next, they clicked through the link for the same video (same URL) that I had posted on my wall in Facebook. This time the prompt for them to sign in via Facebook was there. Want to see for yourself? Click the link here to go directly to the YouTube video page, then click the link here to go to my Facebook social media page so you can click through to the same video, but from Facebook. Do you see what I see? The prompt to log in only displays (for now) for the traffic that comes directly from Facebook.
This means that YouTube is using referral data (how you get to there site, where you are coming from) to determine if you will see the prompt for Facebook connect. It stands to reason that if you are going to YouTube directly from Facebook, you will be more likely to log in using the Facebook method…which of course increases the amount of information that YouTube can gather, store and use about you. All in all, it's very clean and smart marketing.
What This Means
As much as I can appreciate the fact that YouTube is really embracing Facebook's Open Graph Protocol, it's hard for me to look past that fact that it is really Google using it. In my mind, Google's continuing embrace and use of technology that clearly incorporates and benefits Facebook is quite telling: Facebook has rolled out something that is so beneficial to every brand and company that has a web presence, Facebook now controls the internet.
Checkmate. Well played, Facebook.
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Late in 2017, a crop of iPhone X clones began popping up in China, with each device deciding to copy the tenth anniversary iPhone's main identifier: the front-facing "notch." One such model was the "Leagoo S9," and at Mobile World Congress this week the company has announced new details about the phone, including a price tag of $149.99.
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Leagoo confirmed that the device has a 5.85-inch "HD+" IPS notch display, further describing the phone as the "World's First Android iPhone X." Leagoo's notch includes technology that fuels a "Face Access" feature, allowing users to unlock the phone in under 0.1 seconds. According to the company's website, there will also be a "Leagoo S9 Pro."
Other internal specs include an eight core chipset, 4GB RAM, a 3,300 mAh battery, and 32GB of storage, with a microSD card slot for further expansion possibilities. As a comparison, iPhone X's A11 chip includes six cores, the smartphone has 3GB of RAM, and it uses a 2,716 mAh battery.
The Leagoo S9 also features a rear fingerprint sensor for additional biometric security entry options for users, physical lock and volume buttons on the right of the device, a vertical rear camera, and a bottom bezel with the Leagoo logo. Each shot of the phone's software shows what appears to be consistent on-screen controls for returning home and going backwards within apps, suggesting these might be Leagoo's answer for the iPhone X's swipe up to go home gesture.
Besides the new information on the internals and cost of the Leagoo S9, the company has yet to announce a release date. Many more Android versions of the iPhone X are expected throughout 2018, with Google itself said to be expecting such a huge wave of iPhone X clones that it's "embracing" an iPhone X notch-like design within Android P.
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Original article title: iPhone X Clone 'Leagoo S9' Will Cost 0 and Include 'Face Access' Biometric Security Feature.
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Chess teams bring home hardware, including national title
Chess players from Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 came back from the national scholastic chess championships with more than a few trophies, among them a first-place title for the Burnsville High School U1200 team.
The team of Chance Persons, Samantha Stadick, Mark Huttman and Nikolas Slemp won BHS's first national chess championship, competing in the U1200 rating category. Chance, a ninth-grader, finished 9th individually, while senior Nikolas took 16th.


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The Unique Story of Lost Socks | Stoney
I'm Stoney and here's my sock story.
One thing people know about me is that I'm an addict when it comes down to my socks, and those are one thing I do not share. I'll share my food with someone before I share my socks. None the less a few years ago before I moved to Atlanta I met this girl in Jacksonville Florida who was crazy about my socks and always asked me for a pair. So we started hanging out and she would always ask me for a pair of my socks which she wasn't getting a pair or for me to buy her a pair of which I'd always forget because I was too busy buying my own. Time went by, and I moved to Atlanta when one weekend I get a call, and it's her, and she's telling me she's coming to Atlanta for the weekend, and we should hang out, so I say cool beans send her my address and what not. She gets there that night she spends the night now I have to work early in the morning so I decide to let her stay until she got ready to leave and my roommates would just lock the door behind her. So after I leave work I come back home, take a shower and change. I go to look in my sock drawer for my favorite pair of socks (purple with yellow polka dots that just looked amazing everybody complimented them), and I can't find them, so I start tearing my room apart looking for my socks. So I run downstairs, and I'm asking my roommates like which one of yall took my socks I know one of you took my socks and my favorite pair at that. So one of them ask "Which ones the purple ones?" and I'm like yea. My roommate said, "Oh your little girlfriend had those on her feet when she left." Then, I said, "Why would you just let her leave in my socks?" She replied, "I thought you gave them to her."
Everyone know I wouldn't even give my mother those purple socks with the yellow polka dots.
So after hearing that I'm pissed off I'm calling this girl and cursing her out for stealing my socks like what type of person steals your socks. And what's, even more, crazier is that she comes back later that evening with only one of my socks she lost the other one so now I only have one purple sock with yellow polka dots hoping she would find the other one, she still hasn't it's been a whole year.
Long story short, don't leave a girl in your house while you gone or she'll steal your favorite purple socks with the yellow polka dots.
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Parents accept royal honour for 'skateboard hero' who fought terrorists
Ignacio Echeverria was posthumously awarded The George Medal for bravery.
The father of a hero honoured for his actions at the London Bridge terror attack has said he is "sorry" that his son cannot collect the medal himself.
Ignacio Echeverria, who was killed as he tried to help a woman being attacked, was among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
He was posthumously awarded The George Medal for "confronting armed terrorists in order to protect others at London Bridge".
He became known in the media as a 'skateboard hero' as he tried to fight off the attackers using his skateboard.
Joaquin Echeverria Alonso, who received the honour on behalf of his son, said the Queen asked him about his bravery on the night of the attack – particularly that he had tried to use his skateboard to fight off the terrorists.
He said: "To recognise the courage of my son, he will be remembered. He was a generous man and he helped when it was necessary."
Among the honours list were three police officers who say they acted "instinctively" during the London Bridge attack.
Pc Wayne Marques, who was stabbed repeatedly as he fought off terrorists on June 3 last year, said the award was "an amazing honour".
Pc Marques, from the British Transport Police, was awarded The George Medal "for great courage".
He said: "You can do nothing but appreciate the acknowledgement that the Queen, the royal family and the British public have given us.
"For me nothing was done for a medal, we did what we needed to do at the time."
Also awarded The George Medal was Pc Charlie Guenigault of the Metropolitan Police, who was off duty at the time of the attack.
He said: "[The Queen] was saying about me being off duty and asked why I made the decision, and I said I'm not really sure, it just came to me at the time.
"You don't do what we did intending to end up in Buckingham Palace, for all of us we did it pretty instinctively."
Speaking about their nerves ahead of the day, Pc Guenigault said: "What's the worst that can go wrong that hasn't already happened?
"My parents and grandparents are here and for them it's nice."
Pc Guenigault, who was enjoying a night with friends following a shift on June 3, ran towards attackers and received serious injuries to his head, back and stomach.
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They do things differently on the Isle of Eigg.
A Scottish island run by the community for the benefit of the community, it's home to Lost Map Records, and to the Howlin' Fling festival.
Chaired by genial songwriter The Pictish Trail, Howlin' Fling returned this summer for an epic weekend of live music, mirth, and merriment.
Thankfully, a camera crew were on hand to capture a few performances, including The Pictish Trail's own set.
We're able to share an explosive version of 'Lionhead', driven by glitter, synths, and no small amount of the waters of life.
The clip is an absolute riot - a surge of colour, wit, and imagination, it bodes well for The Pictish Trail's new relationship with Fire Records.
The songwriter told Clash...
This video was shot up on the Isle of Eigg during our Howlin' Fling! weekender, and was put together by my good pals at The Forest of Black. Shout out to Beth, one of the camera operators, who apparently passed out whilst filming. It was quite hot and sweaty in that marquee, oh boy.
It was late on the Saturday night, and I'm not quite sure how my body or brain was functioning by this point, but this was definitely my favourite show of the year. James Holden & The Animal Spirits were on after us, and my soul ascended into heaven. What a weekend, oooooft!
Catch The Pictish Trail at the following shows:
6 Bristol Crofters Rights
7 Stroud The Prince Albert
8 Brighton Rialto Theatre
9 London Union Chapel (Daylight Music)
9 London Paper Dress Vintage SOLD OUT
10 London Lost Map's Strange Invitation, Strongroom Bar
11 Milton Keynes The Stables 2
12 York The Crescent
13 Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
16 Edinburgh Xmas Baubles, Lost Map all-day event, Summerhall
27 Glasgow Celtic Connections, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
28 Glasgow Celtic Connections, Drygate Brewery
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Are Scientists and the Media Sugarcoating Animal Research
It is already far not a secret for the population of all continents that the pharmatheutical investigations always need the acknowledgment and testing of their results for further permission to produce the medicines. Some experimental subjects are people, who consciously accept testing, and agree to become the part of the experiment, some are animals, who can not stand against and can rarely protect themselves from human beings. Although the attitude towards such experiments are disputable and many people are against the animal derision, when it comes to regarding the testings as a necessary step to a superior aim the most part agrees to sacrifice the animals' lives. Therefore, some alternative methods like the artificial organs or tissues are created or some means to ease animals' sufferings are to be implemented. Another question relates to the cosmetics companies' experiments. People would be surprised to know that most cosmetics and personal care products have already been tested on hundreds and thousand of animals.
Then the issue is if there really are no alternative methods for these products testing and if the animals' sufferings and death can be justified in any way. Paying attention to the background of the animal researches it is obvious that the first experiments on the living animals date back to the 4th century BC and were provided even by early Greek, Rome and Arab scientists-physicians. Among them we find Aristotel, Erasistratus, Galen, Avenzoar (Hajar, 2011). Nevertheless, these were the medical testings which were needed mostly for surgical procedures. Later on, animals had been used for the biomedical researches very often in many countries and without any restrictions. The scientists using them in their researches were Louis Pasteur, Ivan Pavlov, Rudolf Jaenisch and many others.
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Only in 1822 the first law protecting animals was issued and afterwards in 1876 The Cruelty To Animals Act in Britain (Hajar, 2011). The cruelty towards animals by testing shampoos, soaps, hair sprays, oven cleaners, and laundry detergents lead to the consumers protest and scientists criticism. Therefore, in the 19th century the humanity started to care about the cruelty towards the animals and create various organizations and societies aimed to animals protection. In 2003, a ban on animals use in cosmetics testings was passed by the European Union. Starting in 2009, and a complete sales ban effective in 2013. Nevertheless, some companies still insist on testing their production on animals.
Therefore, millions of animals die each year because of cosmetic, personal care, and household products tests conducted on them. The tests can differ from shaving the animals' skin and exposing it to corrosive substances to poisoning them with different chemicals. In some cases such chemicals can be placed in animals' eyes in order to improve perfumes, dish-washing detergent, or toothpaste. Having analyzed the article from the Animal Voice, we can see that among the tests there are the Lethal Dose 50 (LD50) test, and the Draize eye tests (Important Points, 2007). The LD50 Test was developed by by J.
W. Trevan in 1927. Its essence is forcing animals to ingest a particular substance by being tube fed, be forced to inhale it or have it been put on the skin. The results can be awful: convulsions, shock, paralysis, and bleedings. Nevertheless, the LD50 test was useful for testing such medicines as insulin, and diphtheria antitoxin.
This test is considered a "scientific" toxicity measuring providing the numbers quite quickly. However, in a decade the test was criticized and in 1940s some refinements to it were suggested However, no significant changes were applied to the abovementioned test. Only in 1980, Henry Spira has provoked some movements against the LD50 test which made the scientists community develop some alternatives to it. Another cruel Draize tests consist of putting some chemical substances on the animals' skin or into the eyes. The subjects to such experiment mostly are rodents. The animals are suffering from3 to 7 seven days from such tests.
As a result, the skin and eyes of the animal would become irritated or strongly burnt or ulcerated. For a long time the Draize tests have been accepted as normal by the scientific community, but started to be criticized as LD50 in 1940s. Till nowadays the refinements and alternatives to it are promoted. According to their results some inherently inaccurate except for their inhumanity. For instance, LD tests do pay attention that the toxicity can be different to different types of animals and not the same to a human (Cosmetics tests, 2010).
It means that the results of a test will be different even for a mouse and a rat, all the more so, for a human. Moreover, the influence of such factors as age, sex, living conditions and others are also not taken into account in LD test (Cosmetics tests, 2010). This is another proof of these tests inappropriateness. Despite the criticism, bans, alternatives and acts, the cruel tests on animals are still conducted. The reasons for that is that there are some advantages of such tests for the chemicals and cosmetics producers. These advantages they have do not let some companies refuse from them, but there are those which care about the negative consequences and find the alternatives.
However, among the advantages of the animals testings we can name its affordability, and less complexities. As it is obvious, it is much easier and cheaper for a company to find an animal, who can not accept or refuse from being a subject to experiment rather than look for the volunteers who according to the law must be aware of all the possible consequences. As an intelligent creature, even if a human being would agree to become such subject, that would be more pricy for a company to pay for it. Except for the price, the human life is considered to be more important from the moral point of view for many people. Consequently, one human life would cost several animals' lives, and it would be easier and more "correct" to sacrifice several animals' lives than several humans' ones. The reason is again the human's consciousness and intelligence.
If a human dies the family would bewail, if it would be the same about an animal, noone would as the animals do not have the same feelings the humans do, they do not bewail or miss relatives. Moreover, many testings are made to save humans' lives and that would be even more logical from some point of view to kill animals in order to save people rather than kill people to save them. The scientists consider that the negative results of the researches should reflect on animals rather than on people, which is also explained by the fact that a human is considered a "higher" creature.Nevertheless, the disadvantages of the discussed methods prevail. The results of it can be blindness, brain damages, death. As such consequences are inadmissible for human, the animal are chosen.
Of course, it would be a nonsense if because of human extinction caused by scientific experiments there left no one for whom to produce medicines or cosmetics. Many people realize that the experiments on animals are cruel and inhuman. Even Mahatma Gandhi told: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" (cited in Hajr, 2011). Consequently, there are the campaigns and associations protecting the animals' right and "speaking for them". The campaign against the Draize test was described in the New York Times (Important Points, 2007).
It depicted a suffering rabbit and and had the following claim: "How many rabbits does Revlon blind for Beauty's sake?" (cited in Animal voice, 2007). As animals are alive creatures, humans are not their masters and can not treat them as their toys. Each animal has a right to live and to be free. Humans are intelligent beings and have to understand it and protect rather that use and victimize There are many foundations in the world created to protect the animals. Some of them are: "World Animal Foundation", "Morris Animal Foundation", "People for Ethical Treatment of Animals", "Uncaged", and thousand of others. All of them were created for the same purpose- defending animals as weaker creatures, teach people being ethic and kind towards them.
These are the volunteer, non-profit organizations holding different campaigns for helping animals, protecting their rights, acknowledging the unaware people about the problems the animals meet and making the Earth better (World Animal Foundation, 2012). The essence of the Draize and LD50 tests is very important to be revealed to people to make them aware that the animals who suffer greatly and have not deserved it can sacrifice their life in vain. All the details considering the experiments on animals should be revealed to make people think of what is really done. It makes people see that experiments the animals are to be forbidden as the alternative methods should be used, especially to check the cosmetics impact on the eyes, hair, skin. The artificial organs can not always be used to test the medicines, but to mu mind, artificial tissues are to be used when experimenting with cosmetics. If the scientific community complains about the tests inaccuracy, and many companies have refused from the experiment of the kind there should be strict rules which forbid such testing methods.
Non-animal test methods should become more profitable for the companies to make them refuse from the animal ones. It means that it is desirable to provide the companies with the reliable tissues and models which would be the subjects to experiments. Testing by using non-toxic ingredients or those which have already been tested by other companies is already approved by such companies as the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (Cosmetics Testing, 2010). Gordon Baxter have once said, "If you have information on human genes, what's the point of going back to animals?" (cited in Cosmetics Testing, 2010).As a conclusion, it is necessary to highlight, that though the cosmetics companies try not to tell everything about the testings they conduct on animals, they stay awful and cruel.
Nowadays, when it is proven that the alternatives to cosmetics testing on animals exist, the volunteers from the animal foundations, the aware customers and the government are to do everything possible to cease the cruel researches and make the companies use the alternative methods like using artificial tissues and natural ingredients. If the animal experiments can be accessible in case there are no alternatives, and they are aimed to produce some serious medicaments, they are not to be permitted to test chemicals. Human beings are to stay human and respect life and other live beings on Earth, be ethical, and not destroy and kill everything and everyone around.