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Makes enough for around 40 pieces of toast.
Ingredients: 300g figs (as unripe as possible), 5 anchovies, 3 garlic cloves, 1 lemon, 5 soup spoons of olive oil, 75g butter, salt, pepper, 35 basil leaves, 400g sliced bread.
Preparation: desalt and fillet the anchovies. Crush the garlic cloves. Rinse the basil leaves. Finely chop the anchovies, garlic and basil. Remove the stalks from the figs. Juice the lemon. In a mixer, combine the figs, anchovies, garlic, basil, butter, salt and pepper. Next, add the olive oil and lemon. Place in a salad bowl in the fridge.
Toast the slices of bread. Leave to cool then spread with the sauce. Cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles, called 'tòti', to give them their Provençal name.
Serve as an aperitif, with a fruity Provençal white wine!
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We frequently hear the phrase "Attribution is hard." And yes, if the adversary exercises perfect tradecraft, attribution can be hard to the point of impossible. But we rarely mention the opposite side of that coin, how hard it is to maintain that level of tradecraft over the lifetime of an extended operation. How many times out of muscle memory have you absent-mindedly entered one of your passwords in the wrong application? The consequences of this are typically nonexistent if you're entering your personal email address into your work client, but they can matter much more if you're entering your personal password while trying to log into the pwned mail server of Country X's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. People make mistakes, and the longer the timeframe, the more opportunities they have to do so.
INSIGHTS | January 21, 2013
When a Choice is a Fingerprint
This leads me to the recent release from Kaspersky labs, about a malware campaign referred to as "Red October", which they have attributed to Russian hackers. There are a number of indications pointing to Russian origination, including Russian words in the source code, a trojan dropper that enables Cyrillic before installation, and targets concentrated in Russia's sphere of influence. Although Kaspersky has avoided naming the sponsor of the campaign as the Russian government, the targets of the malware are strongly suggestive of government sponsorship. The campaign seemed to selectively target governments, diplomatic facilities, defense, research institutes, etc. These are targets consistent with sponsors seeking geo-political intelligence, not criminals seeking profit. Kaspersky hypothesizes the perpetrators may have collected the data to sell it, but I would argue that this is fallacious. The customer of this information would be a government, and if a government is paying criminals for the information, I would argue that's state-sponsorship.
With that context, the one datapoint that was most interesting to me in Kaspersky's release was the inclusion of the word, "zakladka". As Kasperky mentions in their report, "Zakladka" is a Russian word that can mean "bookmark." In slang it can also mean "Undocumented feature" or a brick with an embedded microphone, like the kind you would sneak into an adversary nation's embassy.
It's delightfully poetic then, that in a piece of malware apparently intended to target embassies someone (presumably Russian) would choose to name a module "zakladka." The United States and Russia have a rich history of attempting to bug each other's diplomatic facilities. As early as 1945 the Soviet Union infiltrated an ingenuous listening device into the office of the US ambassador to Moscow, hiding it in a wooden US Seal presented as a gift [1]. By 1964 the Soviets were able to collect extensive classified information from the US embassy through hidden microphones [2]. In 1985 construction work stopped on a new US Embassy building in Moscow after it was determined that the building was so riddled with microphones, which had been integrated into the construction, that it could never be considered secure [3].
Presumably in homage to this history, a programmer decided to name his module of code "zakladka", which would be included in malware that is effectively the evolution of a microphone hidden in drywall. Zakladka is an appropriate name, but the very elegance with which its name matches
its function undermines the deniability of the malware. In this case, it was a choice made by a programmer years ago, and it has repercussions as forensic experts attempt to unravel the source of the malware today.
It's a reminder of how humans make mistakes. Defenders often talk about the difficulty of attribution, but as the offense we seldom talk about the challenge in gaining and maintaining network access on a target system while remaining totally unnoticed. We take it for granted.
Seemingly innocuous decisions made days, weeks, or months ago can unravel what was otherwise sound tradecraft. In this case, I just found it fascinating that the choice of name for a module–an elegantly appropriate choice–can be as strong a fingerprint for attribution as anything else.
Information on Red October, including the mention of Zakladka:
More fulsome report on Red October, including victim statistics:

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Seattle-based startup, Katalyst Fitness, just opened a new studio last week in the heart of downtown Kirkland (127 Lake Street). Katalyst is a personalized EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training experience designed to makes it easier for people to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Kirkland, WA, October 04, 2018 — Seattle-based startup, Katalyst Fitness, just opened a new studio last week in the heart of downtown Kirkland (127 Lake Street). This 1150 square foot studio is a permanent location in their long-term expansion plans and add to their existing pop-up studios already in downtown Bellevue and University Village. The buildout leveraged lessons learned from Katalyst members at the first two studios, including designing with inspirational colors, using natural light and materials, and the addition of a shower. The space has capacity to handle 600-700 sessions per week and is open Monday through Friday from 6 am to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm.
Katalyst is hosting a public Kirkland Kickoff Party on October 12 that is an open house from 4 pm to 8 pm with raffle prizes, food and drinks, complimentary intro sessions gift cards and Katalyst gear, tours of the studio and live workout demonstrations.
"Kirkland is an active and thriving fitness community that seems like a natural next stop for us," said Björn Woltermann, CEO and Founder of Katalyst Fitness. "The underlying technology has been used around the world for decades as an effective workout for all ages and fitness levels without the injury risks of many conventional training methods. Whether you're 18 or 80, Katalyst is the most efficient strength training, making it ideal for health-focused individuals with busy lifestyles."
Katalyst is a personalized EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training experience designed to makes it easier for people to achieve their health and fitness goals. Used by millions of people around the world, EMS is proven to increase overall strength and endurance, muscle tone and definition, and address muscular imbalances. It's taking the world of fitness by storm in more than 80 countries in Europe, Asia and South America. After years of development, Katalyst is the only fitness company in the United States that is offering this modern FDA-approved EMS training.
Katalyst provides its members a hyper-effective full body workout that engages over 90% of their muscle fibers in only 20 minutes. It can quickly produce real result for anyone – even those with a history of injury – because the workout doesn't put external load on joints. Guided by experienced Katalyst trainers, each session is specifically designed to focus on an individual's body, goals, and health needs.
About Katalyst Fitness:
Headquartered in Seattle, Katalyst is on a mission to change fitness, forever. They offer a personalized fitness experience for people in search of an efficient, safe, innovative and fun strength routine that fits into their overall approach to wellness. Leveraging EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) technology, Katalyst is starting a fitness movement that puts outcomes in reach of everyone and changes the way Americans think about strength. Visit www.katalyst-fitness.com for more information.
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Ipswich Town have finally relinquished their hold on striker Connor Wickham after the 18-year-old signed a four year contract with Sunderland in a deal believed to be worth up to £12 million.
Sunderland's interest in Wickham first came to prominence three weeks ago before reports last week revealed that the Wearsiders had made the first firm bid for the 18-year-old, who netted 14 goals in 73 appearances over two years at Portman Road. News then emerged yesterday that the two clubs had agreed a fee now understood to be £8.1 million plus £4 million in top-ups – shattering Town's previous record sale figure of £6 million – with the player travelling to the Stadium of Light for a medical on Wednesday.
Wickham's move has now been officially confirmed by Sunderland, whose swift action has enabled them to beat the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham to the teenager's signature. Town Chief Executive Simon Clegg revealed that it had been a tough decision but wished Connor the best for his career.
Clegg told the Ipswich Official Website: 'As much as we would have liked to have kept Connor at Portman Road we have to be realistic and recognise that the offer from Sunderland was simply too good to turn down.'
'I know that every Town fan will join me in wishing Connor well for the future. We are proud that he has developed through our Academy and what he has achieved in his time here and we will follow his ongoing progress with interest. We will now look carefully as to how best to utilise these funds to support Paul [Jewell] in strengthening the squad.'
The story therefore brings to a close the long running soap opera surrounding young prospect Wickham, who had been the subject of constant speculation ever since he first burst onto the scene as Town's youngest ever player – aged 16 years and 11 days – in a home match against Doncaster Rovers in April 2009.
While the England U21 international will now be looking to begin the glittering career at the top level that he has long been tipped to enjoy, Ipswich boss Paul Jewell will now be considering how to invest the windfall on further improving his team. The Town manager has already made three signings so far, and with Wickham's departure making it 13 players who have left the club this summer, it looks likely that many more additions will follow before the new season begins.
Farewell, Connor, and best wishes for the future.
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Ipswich Town have finally relinquished their hold on striker Connor Wickham after the 18-year-old signed a four year contract with Sunderland in a deal believed to be worth up to £12 million.


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Signs Now Lombard Partners with ComEd to Honor National Workers Memorial Day
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Signs Now Lombard Partners with ComEd to Honor National Workers Memorial Day
LOMBARD, Ill. (May 5, 2016)—Longstanding local business Signs Now Lombard recently completed a large-scale graphics project for ComEd to honor workers who have lost their lives on the job. In late April, ComEd observed National Workers Memorial Day with the roll out and dedication of two sets of memorial walls in their training facilities in Chicago and Rockford.
"We were honored to work with ComEd on this project," remarked Signs Now Owner Lori Pastuszak. "It was a very quick turn project, but it came together beautifully with the help of our staff at Signs Now Lombard."
The Signs Now Lombard service base includes business solutions for outdoor and indoor signage, banners, window and vehicle graphics, exhibit and trade show graphics, ADA signage, dimensional letters, directional systems and other visual communications tools. They have worked with ComEd in the past on several other graphics projects.
"Both walls were installed and we couldn't be happier," remarked Shiloh Liberatore, senior business project manager for ComEd Safety. "We would like to thank Lori and her team for coming through at such short notice with such an amazing product."Back


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Dec 19, 2017 / Hand Conditions
Hometown Hero: Micah Pinson
Clarice Tinsley from KDFW FOX 4 featured our hand patient Micah on her "Hometown Hero" segment. Since age 6, Micah has been collecting toys for the patients of our hospital. To learn more about Micah and see the full story, watch the segment here: http://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-features/hometown-hero-micah-pinson.


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|Dermal Cell News 4.34 October 15, 2018
Remodeling of the Collagen Matrix in Aging Skin Promotes Melanoma Metastasis and Affects Immune Cell Motility
Researchers found that young dermal fibroblasts secreted high levels of extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents, including proteoglycans, glycoproteins and cartilage-linking proteins. The most abundantly secreted was HAPLN1, a hyaluronic and proteoglycan link protein. HAPLN1 was lost in aged fibroblasts, resulting in a more aligned ECM that promoted metastasis of melanoma cells. [Cancer Discov] Abstract | Press Release
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Molecular Characterization and Prospective Isolation of Human Fetal Cochlear Hair Cell Progenitors
Scientists purified postmitotic hair cell progenitors that, when placed in culture in three-dimensional organoids, regained proliferative potential and eventually differentiated to hair cell-like cells in vitro. [Nat Commun] Full Article | Press Release
The Protein Kinase p38α Destabilizes p63 to Limit Epidermal Stem Cell Frequency and Tumorigenic Potential
Researchers found that p38α phosphorylated and thereby destabilized p63, a transcription factor essential for epidermal development. Through this regulatory mechanism, p38α limited the frequency of keratinocytes with stem cell properties and tumorigenic potential. [Sci Signal] Abstract
Amino Acid Substitution in the C-Terminal Domain of Collagen XVII Reduces Laminin-332 Interaction Causing Mild Skin Fragility with Atrophic Scarring
The authors used keratinocytes from patients with junctional epidermolysis bullosa with late onset, which exclusively produced a collagen XVII mutant with the p.R1303Q mutation within its extracellular C-terminus. Although this mutant was normally expressed and targeted to the membrane and the expression of integrins α3β1, α6β4 and of laminin-332 were unchanged, the keratinocytes were less adhesive, showed migratory defects and decreased clonogenic growth. [Matrix Biol] Abstract
Exosomes Secreted from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Accelerate Skin Cell Proliferation
Exosomes were collected from the culture supernatant of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-exo) and induced MSCs (iMSC-exo), and their characteristics were investigated. Both exosomes enhanced the secretion of collagen in HaCaT and human dermal fibroblasts; however, an increase in fibronectin level was observed only in HaCaT, and this effect was better with iMSC-exo treatment. [Int J Mol Sci] Full Article
Tom20 Senses Iron-Activated ROS Signaling to Promote Melanoma Cell Pyroptosis
In melanoma cells, iron enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling initiated by carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone, causing the oxidation and oligomerization of the mitochondrial outer membrane protein Tom20. Bax was recruited to mitochondria by oxidized Tom20, which facilitated cytochrome c release to cytosol to activate caspase-3, eventually triggering pyroptotic death by inducing gasdermin E cleavage. [Cell Res] Full Article
CDK1 Interacts with Sox2 and Promotes Tumor Initiation in Human Melanoma
Overexpression of CDK1, but not its kinase-dead variant, in melanoma cells increased their spheroid forming ability, tumorigenic potential, and tumor-initiating capacity; inhibition of CDK1 with pharmacological agents reduced these characteristics, which was unexplained by the role of CDK1 in regulating the cell cycle. [Cancer Res] Abstract | Press Release
Overexpression of Desmoglein 2 in a Mouse Model of Gorlin Syndrome Enhances Spontaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation through STAT3-Mediated Gli1 Expression
Overexpression of desmoglein-2 in ASZ001 cells, a Patched1-/- basal cell carcinoma cell line, induced Stat3 phosphorylation and further increased Gli1 levels, both in an autocrine and paracrine manner. Three different Stat3 inhibitors reduced viability and Gli1 expression in ASZ001 cells, but not in HaCaT cells. [J Invest Dermatol] Abstract
A New ALK Isoform Transported by Extracellular Vesicles Confers Drug Resistance to Melanoma Cells
Investigators report a new mechanism of acquired drug resistance involving the activation of a novel truncated form of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Knock down or inhibition of ALK re-sensitised resistant cells to BRAF inhibition and induced apoptosis. [Mol Cancer] Full Article
Yes-Associated Protein Promotes the Abnormal Proliferation of Psoriatic Keratinocytes via an Amphiregulin Dependent Pathway
The authors showed that Yes-associated protein (YAP) expression was elevated in the skin of psoriasis patients and in the Imiquimod mouse model of psoriasis. Knockdown of YAP in HaCaT cells inhibited cell proliferation, caused cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase and promoted apoptosis. These changes in YAP-knockdown HaCaT cells were related to changes in amphiregulin expression. [Sci Rep] Full Article
ALDH1 Bio-Activates Nifuroxazide to Eradicate ALDHHigh Melanoma-Initiating Cells
Scientists discovered that the 5-nitrofuran, nifuroxazide, was selective for bio-activation by aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1) isoforms over ALDH2, whereby it both oxidized ALDH1 and was converted to cytotoxic metabolites in a two-hit pro-drug mechanism. They showed that ALDH1High melanoma cells were sensitive to nifuroxazide, while ALDH1A3 loss-of-function mutations confer drug resistance. [Cell Chem Biol] Full Article | Press Release | Graphical Abstract
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Keratin 17 in Disease Pathogenesis: From Cancer to Dermatoses
Investigators review the current understanding of keratin 17 (K17) regulatory mechanism and its pathogenic role in diseases from dermatoses to cancer. Prospects for anti-K17 therapy in diagnosis, prognosis and disease treatment are also discussed. [J Pathol] Abstract | Full Article
Frontiers in Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research
The authors identify emerging frontiers in clinical and basic research of melanocyte biology and its associated biomedical disciplines. They describe challenges and opportunities in clinical and basic research of normal and diseased melanocytes that impact current approaches to research in melanoma and the dermatological sciences. [Pigment Cell Melanoma Res] Full Article
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PellePharm Presents Updated Data from Two Phase II Studies Demonstrating the Potential of Patidegib Topical Gel to Treat Basal Cell Carcinomas in Patients with Gorlin Syndrome and in Patients with Non-Gorlin Sporadic BCCs
PellePharm presented updated clinical data from two Phase II studies of patidegib topical gel in a poster session. [Press release from PellePharm (Business Wire, Inc.) discussing research presented at NORD's Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit 2018, Washington, D.C] Press Release
Cronos Group Inc. Partners with Technion Research & Development Foundation for Cannabinoid-Based Skin Care Treatments
Cronos Group Inc. announced that it has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the Technion Research and Development Foundation of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology to explore the use of cannabinoids and their role in regulating skin health and skin disorders. [The Cronos Group] Press Release
Bausch Health's BRYHALI™ (Halobetasol Propionate) Lotion, 0.01%, Receives Tentative FDA Approval for Plaque Psoriasis in Adults
Bausch Health Companies Inc. and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics, announced that the FDA has provided tentative approval of the New Drug Application for BRYHALI™ lotion for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adult patients. [Bausch Health Companies Inc.] Press Release
Celgene Announces Phase III STYLE Study of OTEZLA® (Apremilast) in Moderate to Severe Scalp Psoriasis Met Primary Endpoint
Celgene Corporation announced results from the Phase III STYLE study, which showed that OTEZLA® achieved a highly statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of the Scalp Physician's Global Assessment response at week 16 compared with placebo. [Celgene Corporation] Press Release
BioPharmX Initiates Phase IIb Trial of BPX-04 for Rosacea
BioPharmX Corporation announced that it has enrolled the first subject in a Phase IIb clinical trial of BPX-04, a novel topical gel formulation of minocycline for the treatment of rosacea. [BioPharmX, Inc.] Press Release
Processa Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Clearance of IND to Begin Phase II Clinical Development of PCS-499 in Necrobiosis Lipoidica Patients
Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the FDA has granted Processa clearance to proceed with a Phase II clinical trial of PCS-499 in patients with necrobiosis lipoidica under a recently submitted Investigational New Drug (IND) application. [Processa Pharmaceuticals] Press Release
Pulse Biosciences Announces Continued Expansion of Its Clinical Study Programs in Dermatology
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. announced the initiation of a clinical feasibility study using its novel Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ platform to treat patients with cutaneous warts. [Pulse Biosciences, Inc.] Press Release
Mallinckrodt's Stratatech Company Awarded $26 Million in Additional BARDA Funding for Pediatric Studies of StrataGraft® Skin Tissue in Thermal Burns
Mallinckrodt plc announced that Stratatech, a Mallinckrodt company, was awarded approximately $26 million in additional Project BioShield funding by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. [Mallinckrodt plc (PR Newswire Association LLC.)] Press Release
Report: Former CNRS President Guilty of Fraud
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission has found that cell biologist Anne Peyroche, deputy director of the organization's Molecular Genetics Laboratory who also served interim president of National Center for Scientific Research, was complicit in the publication of falsified data, according to a report revealed by French news magazine L'Express. [The Scientist] Editorial
The UK Pharmaceutical Industry Braces for Brexit
As Britain's departure date from the European Union approaches, drugmakers are preparing for potential changes to regulatory procedures and border controls. [The Scientist] Editorial
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The Free Dictionary Blog > English Grammar and Spelling > Similes, Metaphors, Analogies, Allegories, and Alligators: Learn the Difference > Metaphors
Metaphors are nearly ubiquitous in literature, film, and other works of art, but they can take many different forms—some of which you may not even notice at first!
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another.
That sounds a lot like a simile, but there's one key difference.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Whereas a simile states that A is like B, a metaphor states that A is B or substitutes B for A. Some metaphors are explicit, like Shakespeare's famous line from As You Like It: "All the world's a stage."
A metaphor can also be implicit, as in Shakespeare's Sonnet LXXIII, where old age is indicated by a description of autumn:
That time of year thou mayst in me behold
Where yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang
Upon those boughs which shake against the cold,
Bare ruined choirs, where once the sweet birds sang.
Of course, a metaphor may be much more complex, and not only limited to a single word or a few lines. Whole works of art, such as an entire novel or a painting, may be intended as a metaphor.
Sometimes, metaphors can get a bit twisted, especially if you try to use more than one at once.
Mixed metaphors
A mixed metaphor is the combination of two or more incongruous metaphors with ridiculous results.
Since many metaphors have also become clichés, some speakers will inadvertently combine two well-known metaphors into a new phrase whose meaning may not be what they intended.
Sometimes, the result can be quite clear, despite the multitude of metaphors:
"So many people have thrown their hats in the ring for this job, but if you play your cards right, you'll win that race for sure."
Other times, the meaning gets lost:
"If you don't grab the bull by the horns, you'll be a fish out of water in a small pond."
Dead metaphors
A dead metaphor, such as "the arm" of a chair, is one that has become so common that it is no longer considered a metaphor.
Another example is your computer desktop, which once simulated the top of an actual desk, with its hardcopy documents and folders.
Can you make a mixed metaphor out of some dead metaphors?
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It's the Spring Fling Blog Hop from Romance Blog Hops, and there are some great prizes to win :).
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My books have some really intense scenes and I usually share more erotic excerpts, but my characters definitely do love each other and this is a romance blog hop after all :), so I decided to share a moment between Abby and Will after he's caned her:
"Good girl. Well done."
Despite the pain, I beam up at you, glowing with pleasure.
"Thank you, Sir."
Those words mean so much to me. They mean everything. To know that I have done well makes it all worthwhile. The pain, the struggle to hold on, to do everything you ask of me… all of it is forgotten with the knowledge that you are pleased with me.
You lift me onto your lap and sit back in the chair. I wince as my sore bottom touches the fabric.
You wrap your arms around me and hold me close and I lean my head against your shoulder, wanting nothing more than to be right where I am.
"I'm sorry, Sir."
"Shush, it's all over. It's done, and I'm so proud of you."
You let me rest for as long as I need to, stroking my hair and cradling me close.
When I shift a little in your arms you tilt my face up and kiss me gently on the lips.
"I love you."
I smile and snuggle close.
"I love you too, Sir."
Here's the blurb for the book:
Meet Will and Abby. An ordinary couple that you wouldn't give a second glance at if they were walking down the street. Except they share a wonderful secret and bond as they explore their Master/slave relationship.
This is a loving couple, full of good humour, but nothing in any relationship is perfect and sometimes things go wrong. Even the strongest will in the world can't always obey and with that comes consequences…
Three vignettes, The Edge, Bad Girl, and Breathless focus on control. Can Abby be taken to the edge of pleasure and not cross over? She wants to obey and to hold on. But can she? And what will happen to her if she can't?
Holding on has never felt so good…
Warning: This book is adults only. It contains adult language, caning, spanking, face slapping, gags, a brief mention of anal sex and orgasm denial
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"Good day, My Child! Hope you have a good night rest. Today will be a good day! Look……"
(Interrupt……) "Sorry God, I am in a rush. There are too many things on my plate now. You gotta wait, God."
"But I just need……"
(Interrupt……) "God, I gotta go! Please let me settle what I need to do first ok?"
God replies lovingly, "Sure, My Child. I can wait."
As the day goes, and the night falls.
After a long hectic day, "Sorry Lord to keep you waiting…… But I am too tired now…… Can I talk to You tomorrow? I badly need a break……"
With a sad undertone, God waits in vain, "My Child, is it too much to ask you to give Me 15 minutes out of 1440 minutes of your time?"
"There is so much I want to share with You…… Have you pause to look at how I send the cool breeze while you are walking to work under the sun?"
"Have you pause to look around that I have sent angels to cheer you up when you are stressed and feeling down?"
"Have you pause to notice that you have received messages that I am trying to get your attention?"
"Have you forgotten I am just next to you?"
Does the above scene sound familiar? We all have moments like these when we take God for granted. When we are busy and no time for God, then we are really too busy and need to re-look into our priorities and time management. Sometimes we get too consumed by our own that we have neglected what really matter, to the extent that He has to resort to disciplining us for our good, because He wants us to learn the values of true kingdom living and not the values of this world, for everything on earth will pass away.
Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it." This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways. Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored," says the Lord. "You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?" declares the Lord Almighty. "Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. Therefore, because of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth its crops. I called for a drought on the fields and the mountains, on the grain, the new wine, the olive oil and everything else the ground produces, on people and livestock, and on all the labor of your hands." – Haggai 1:7-11
"Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance. – Isaiah 55:2NASB
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. – Ephesians 5:15-17
We are called to give very careful thoughts to how we should be living, and to give account to everything in our lives. We will reap what we sow, and we will not know if we can stand before God unashamed on Judgement Day. God will not get angry, but out of His great love for us, He is still waiting for any of His beloved Child that none should perish but everyone to come to repentance to His saving Grace.
Every moments count. Review your life in all earnestness today; do not take it lightly, consider those who do not even have a chance to do so.


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Lik Wong (Riki-Oh) Video Clip Collection
I am a huge fan of Kill Bill. Really, it's not so much a pair of movies as a pair of mind-blowing experiences. By the end of the second picture my senses were completely overwhelmed to the point of exhaustion. How these movies did not win every single Oscar is beyond me.


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Limerick's Conor Niland loses thrilling match at Wimbledon
LIMERICK'S Conor Niland has narrowly missed out on qualifying for the second round of Wimbledon following an epic match against Adrian Mannarino.
Niland, who is ranked more than 130 places lower than his French opponent, came within minutes of completing what would have been one of the early shocks of the tournament.
The 29-year-old proved to be more than a match for Mannarino during the five-set match, which lasted for four hours on Court number 17 at the All England Club in South West London.
Niland got off to the perfect start winning the first set 6-4 but Mannarino responded well by winning the next two 6-4, 7-6.
Limerick man, Niland, then levelled matters by winning the fourth set 6-4 and despite leading 4-1 at one point in the fifth set he lost on a 6-4 scoreline.
Mannarino, 22, will now face the former World number 1 and six-time Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer, in the second round.


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As we all get ready for the Eighth official Harry Potter adventure to hit, we are finally given a good look at the Potters, Weasleys and Grangers…
The first image (below) shows the Potters in the upcoming stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The family is: Harry, played by Jamie Parker, Poppy Miller as Ginny and Sam Clemmett as Albus.
J.K. Rowling said of Jamie Parker: "He simply is Harry now. There's a kind of relief in watching him, he gets it so right."
Parker himself says of Harry: "He's wearing a suit because he's a Ministry man, but he's not just a bloke in a suit, that's way too anonymous. And it sounds strange but we talked around a lot of different suits, because there are suits and suits, and a lot of them we put on and we went 'Mmm it's just not right.'
"With all the character's costumes we want them to be instantly familiar when people see them, so that people feel like the story's safe in our hands, and that we're taking that responsibility seriously."
And it looks like Harry still has the glasses and scar that fans know so well: "They're just iconic," Parker says.
"These are stories that people have lived with for their whole lives, they've grown up with and now they're adults re-joining the tale, picking it up where they left off and I'm one of them. In a sense you don't need more than the scar and the glasses, you kind of go, 'there it is' and I don't really know how to put it into words, it's just immeasurably exciting and I can't wait to show it to people.
"It's a unique gig in the sense that you have seven volumes of backstory that you get to bring on with you. And we were all very keen to make sure that the first time you see Harry it just feels right."
In the next image (below) we see Hermione (Noma Dumezweni) and Ron (Paul Thornley) with daughter Rose (Cherrelle Skeete).
Rowling, talking about her now grown up characters, says: "Ron in his forties isn't very different from Ron in his teens, except that his feet hurt a bit more."
However, the biggest new character is daughter Rose: "Rose is like her mother, but more secure, more grounded. She was born to wizards and knows her place in the world. Cherrelle plays her perfectly: bossy but deeply loveable," said Rowling.
Actress Skeete added that Rose "just wants to do the right thing."
The show is only a week from its first public viewing and the book of the stage show is set for release in July.
You can check out more images of the cast in the links below.
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Composer Jennifer Walshe collaborates with Tony Conrad and Francesco Gagliardi in Toronto on a 'street spectacle shadow opera' called The Signing.
The event takes place in Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto on 4 October and is a large multimedia event that not only includes experimental film, video, sound, installation and performance art, but will also utilise social media as part of the work. Centred on the myth of Orpheus and Euridice, the narrative focusses on the tension of the singing of a contract, while the two characters will also communicate via Twitter, with each other and with the public.
In addition to the involvement of Walshe and Conrad, videos from a 'Digital Chorus' comprised of artists from across the world will be featured in the work, as well as available on a Tumblr page, http://thesigningopera.tumblr.com
The event is part of Toronto's festival of creativity, Nuit Blanche, which takes place from 5–13 October, featuring over a hundred events, both commissioned by the City of Toronto and independent projects.
Following this project, Jennifer Walshe will travel to the Donaueschingen Music Days 2014 for a premiere of a new work on 18 October commissioned by the festival.
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Archive for March, 2010
New Technology May Yield Actual (not imaginary) 100% Clean Coal
A new process developed by scientists at Calera, Inc. have developed a process that mimics growing coral by taking CO2 emissions from a coal- or gas-fired power plant and spraying seawater into it. This naturally converts most of the CO2 into calcium carbonate, which is then spray-dried into cement or shaped into little pellets that can be used as concrete aggregates for building walls or highways — instead of letting the CO2 emissions go into the atmosphere and produce climate change.
Although coal is not a renewable energy source, this process could sequester enough carbon from existing, and in some countries rapidly multiplying gas and coal-fueled power plants, to lower global carbon emissions enough to mitigate radical global climate change.
[read a New York Times article on this by Thomas Friedman]
[see a video about the process at the Caldera website that includes support by Carl Pop, Executive Director of Sierra Club]
EPA Video Contests
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has held contests for educational videos that inspire people to protect the environment.
One contest aimed at helping protect streams, lakes, wetlands, and coasts. The two winners each received $2,500 and have their videos featured on EPA's Web site. The goal of the video contest is to educate the public on different water pollution issues and illustrate ways that homeowners, gardeners, farmers, pet owners, communities and others can improve water quality by changing simple behaviors.The video submissions are in two categories:
* a 30 or 60 second video that is usable as a TV public service announcement
* a 1-3 minute instructional video
Many of the videos are on YouTube and you can also see the EPA Water Quality Video Contest – Winners and Honorable Mentions.
EPA sponsored another video competition, Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice, to raise awareness of the connection between the environment and the "stuff" people use, consume, recycle, and throw away. They looked for videos that will inspire community involvement, spread information and lead to action. The contest ended on February 15. Thanks to the South Maui family who entered the contest with this video.
Surfrider Foundation Protect and Surf Rally
6-8pm The Humpback Whale Sanctuary
726 South Kihei Road
Find out what Surfrider Foundation is and what we've been doing on Maui, as well as what we'd like to do…with your help!
Opportunities to have fun and get involved with Environmental Activism through one of Maui Surfriders many committees: Beach Clean Ups, Native Planting, Ocean Quality, Marine Debris, Rise Above Plastics, Beach Access, Hold onto your Butts, Ocean Friendly GardensŠ.to name a few.
Refreshments courtesy of Flatbread, Starbucks, Jamba Juice
Excerpts from Surf and Environmental Films
Guest Speakers:
Hannah Bernard (Hawaii Wildlife Fund)
Stuart Coleman (Author "Eddie Would Go" and "Fierce Heart)
Les Potts (Honolua Advisory Council)
Lucienne DeNaie (Sierra Club Maui)
Kimo Clark (The Throwdowns)
Timothy Lara (Chair-Surfrider Maui Chapter)
For more information: firstname.lastname@example.com or 808-283-2470
Surfrider Foundation, Maui Chapter is working to bring life to its mission of preserving beach access, preserving near shore water quality, and protecting recreational and cultural sites through CARE: Conservation, Activism, Research and Education.
Executive Committee Meeting will precede the General Membership Meeting 5-6pm.
School Garden Video is up on YouTube
Our own SMS Core Member, Elizabeth Crow produced a beautiful video capturing the Kihei Elementary School garden project and how the community came together to make it all happen. It's in two parts and is about 12 minutes long. Don't miss the very end!
Here is Part 1
Here is Part 2
Fish Identification Program
Wednesday, March 24
Maui Dreams Dive Co., 1993 S. Kihei Rd
The Reef Committee has partnered with Maui Dreams Dive Co. and Project Sea-Link to present a free novice fish identification program. The class will be followed by a snorkel fish survey at Ulua Beach, conditions permitting. Space is limited so please contact firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm.
Quarterly Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 13
Kealia National Wildlife Refuge
We will meet at the new public parking lot, but please try to park your vehicle on the dirt area and leave the parking lot for the general public. Check-in with our cleanup coordinator, Katherine. We have a limited number of pickee-up-thingees for those who need to save their backs, so get there early!


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Dubai-based lifestyle and healthcare tech startup souKare.com has successfully raised $400,000 in funding from GCC-based investors, as part of its seed round. souKare's investment comes from a diverse set of well-established angel investors from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including CEOs, partners and senior management from strategy consulting, private equity and start-up firms.
"We are delighted to have on board such a strong investor panel from the GCC. This will help us further accelerate our current growth momentum by expanding our footprint geographically as well as expanding our product range," says founder Faraz Khan.
souKare, which leverages technology and artificial intelligence, provides fast and hassle-free offerings to customers through its online platform.
"I see great potential in the online market for lifestyle and healthcare products and services. I am a big believer in souKare's vision to provide a simpler, safer and superior solution to customers and redefine the sector," states Yousuf Siddiki, Saudi investor and partner at ValuStrat.
Currently live in the UAE and KSA, souKare offers a full range of leading contact lenses and fitness brands, such as Acuvue, Bella, Solotica, Optimum Nutrition, Jym and many more. souKare's primary goal is to provide fast, convenient and hassle-free experience to its customers. Their 90-minute delivery service within Dubai, for all in-stock items, is unparalleled so far.
"souKare's relentless obsession with customer convenience and satisfaction, is what makes it stand out for me," shares Nadir Akram, Dubai-based partner in one of the leading global management consulting firms.
souKare not only plans to expand its product offering within the current product categories, but is on track to launch a new major product category in the coming months. "The market size for our next category is estimated at 10 times the size of our current two product categories put together. Our vision is to change the way customers purchase lifestyle and healthcare products, and to ultimately become a leading healthcare tech player in the region and beyond," Khan concludes.


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I am trying to get better at sharing my programming work on GitHub – as everything, it's work in progress!
Scientific Programming:
Semi-automated stimulation, tracking of animal behavior, and data analysis.
I have been programming casually since high school, which gave me an edge over other biology students when I began working as a researcher. Already in my undergraduate thesis I built and programmed a custom system for behavioral experiments. I wrote a Visual Basic program that controlled a synthesizer to emulate the mating calls of male Oriental Fire-bellied Frogs, based on bio-acoustic measurements by Schneider et al. (1986). With this program I conducted open loop and closed loop experiments that replicated older field-work on the alternating calling strategies of male fire-bellied frogs when competing for the attention of females.
Moving on to a PhD and following postdoctoral positions, I used Matlab, LabView and the more specialized script languages for electrophysiology data acquisition, like Spike2, and the graphical programming for Tucker Davis Technology processors. I wrote a range of semi-automatic, customized stimulation protocols, data acquisition, and post-hoc data analysis.
Currently in development:
- RocurManager (no working version, yet)
(HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PhP, wordpress, since September, 2018)
A rotating curation account (short: rocur) features changing curators, usually on a weekly basis. This plugin is aimed at streamlining the administration of such an account. Features I want to include, are: the schedule for the next few months, a curator profile manager, automatic archiving of past curators, add the tweets from the curator to the archived records (assigned by date), a references list made of links shared by the curator.
- Podcast Promo Maker (Python 3.7, started in August, 2018)
The Podcast Promo Maker is both, my first project in Python, as well as the attempt to make advertising for my science advocacy project "Science for Progress" easier.
It takes a wave file, some text, and a background image, and creates from it a video to share on social media. The video is formatted to comply with social media norms.
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Estimating Your Horse's Weight
Do you know how much your horse weighs? You should! Even if you don't have access to a heavy-duty scale, you can estimate your horse's weight with a fairly simple formula.
It's important to have a pretty good estimate of your horse's weight for feeding the proper amount of hay and conentrates, not to mention for administering supplements, de-wormers, and medications. Here's how it's done:
First of all, you will need a measuring tape–such as the kind a seamstress would use. Tie your horse up or have someone hold him.
You will need to take two measurements:
- Body Length: point of shoulder to point of buttock (which is described as "the highest point of the buttock at the extreme rear of the animal")
- Heart Girth: circumference of chest just behind the withers and just behind the elbow (which is at a slight diagonal)
You might want to take each measurement a couple of times to make sure it's accurate. Also, make sure your horse is standing fairly square (and still!) when you take the length measurement.
Then, plug your measurements into this formula:
weight in lbs = (heart girth2 x body length) / (330)
Or, if you prefer to work in metric, you can use this similar formula that I wrote about in an article for The Horse a couple of years ago:
weight in kilograms = ( heart girth2 x body length) / (11,880 cm3)
I measure my horses every spring to estimate their weights before I balance their diets, and I've found that they do fluctuate a little. Last year, I had the chance to get Hershey weighed at a university veterinary hospital and I was happy to find that I'd been fairly close with my estimates.


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Seems Rob Bells recent advocacy of the damnable doctrine of Universalism has created quite the buzz. For many of us, the guilty verdict concerning Bell came in a long time ago. Check out Harper Collins promo of Bell's new book .
…..in Love Wins: Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, Bell addresses one of the most controversial issues of faith—the afterlife—arguing that a loving God would never sentence human souls to eternal suffering. With searing insight, Bell puts hell on trial, and his message is decidedly optimistic—eternal life doesn't start when we die; it starts right now. And ultimately, Love Wins.
Many evangelicals are absolutely unaware that
christian Universalism teaches that Christ death atoned for everyone so that every person,every where will ultimately be saved. They need not hear the gospel. they may even rebelliously reject the the Christ of the Gospel and do so without fear of punishment since the Christ event once and for all reconciled them to God. Hell and the Lake of fire are simply figaments of biblical imagination.
The so called "wider mercy doctrine" is simply unprincipled mercy carried to it's "universalistic salvific" conclusion. Surely God wouldn't literally keep his word of wrathful-eternal torment upon unrepentant sinners. much less the anti-christ cults or false religions such as Islam,Buddhism,Hinduism and Mormonism.
How could a merciful God do such a thing? Why that would be against his loving character. Doesn't the bible teach the humanistic " fainess doctrine?".
All this is the new mantra of "pseudo ministers" and their compromised compassionates who buy into their heresy. The great Billy Graham was advocating the wider mercy doctrine of universalism many years ago. Listen for yourself. There is a brief intro before the interview and then hear the "good news that there is no bad news."
When you read about Bell and finish watching the video, kindly whisper Paul's double anathema. Amen!


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The beginning of the month means a new monthly challenge on the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up and this month our optional theme is 'a card for a child'. All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.
Anyone who links up two Christmas cards with an 'anything goes' theme during the challenge will receive a specially designed Christmas digital paper.
If you link up a card following this month's optional theme, you will also have the chance to win a prize from this month's guest sponsor the wonderful:
For my card I've used a digi from Imagine That Digis by Kris called 'Snowing Cupcakes' - you can find it here on the Imagine That website.
The paper I've used is from a special paper kit created by Lisa for this challenge:
The digi paper on offer to everyone who links up at least two cards during the month will come from this kit and there's a chance to influence which paper it will be by voting in the poll at the top right hand corner of the website page.
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Scholarships for all graduating seniors will be due April 1st. Forms maybe gotten off the state website.
When at the state tournament or any tournament, remember you are representing the USA of South Dakota Softball program. Be helpful and courteous to coaches, players, and fans at all times.
If you are interested in nominating a person for the Hall of Fame, the form can be gotten off the state website under the form area. 2019 Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in Sioux Falls on October 12th, at the Holiday Inn Downtown.
Chin straps on helmets must be worn at all times when batting, or running, and must be worn properly.
Remind all players that when wearing hats that they are worn correctly on and off the field of play. This is courtesy to the sport.
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Cost: $200.00 Checks made out to SDUSA Softball
Draw will be July 11th. NO refunds will be made after this date. PLEASE do not send birth certificates in. You must have them with you at the tournament, and spot checking will be done.
A 3 game guarantee will be played.
Watertown will host this year's state tournament, with Huron hosting the tournament is 2020.
Pick up players are to wear the uniform that they are playing with. They MUST be from a South Dakota USA registered team, and placed on a player pick up form.
IF you are hosting an invitational tournament a $3.00 per team must be sent into our state office to register the tournament.
Much discussion was had about how to get teams to play in areas where there is no youth slowpitch now. Pierre is in need of more diamonds, which is being worked on now, Aberdeen has only one girls team at this time. Mitchell is beginning to have more interest in the slowpitch program and we will be working with them for next year's season.
Background checks are mandatory for any bench personnel, along with one coach MUST be ACE certified.
A new area commissioner was appointed for the Huron and surrounding area. We welcome Amber Lonas to our board and look forward to working with her.
***GIRLS NATIONAL SLOWPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT IS COMING TO SIOUX FALLS. It will be played at Sherman Park Complex on Aug. 2nd – 5th. The entry fee per team is $250.00. For more information contact the tournament director, Oscar Bautista at 605-376-6345. Come and play and create memories that you will have the rest of your life!
See you on the fields soon.
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GOOD OLD HABITS never die.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I've been telling myself now that I've started to mind my blog site again. So, thank you L Element Bar & Seafood Restaurant and Pho 88 for kicking out the blogger in me that had slowed down and hibernated for a period of time.
I've long ago considered that blogging is a freedom channel for me to be opinionated once in a while. There are a lot of things happening in my environment, lots of places I've visited, and it's a struggle to keep quiet and not write about how I experienced them.
Keeping quiet is not something my profession would welcome, anyway. No, I'm not blogging about politics. Too many bloggers already doing that, I'm not about to join the bandwagon.
There is a need to be careful because, who would want another libel case in court that would take years to resolve? I've had two in the past, and it took around 10 years for them to be sorted out.
That's another story.
What I want to do, really, is to share photos from my recent Singapore trip. My return there is something I will never forget since I was able to win back my love and passion (two words) for photography. Yes, even my photography had to take a back seat for a while; had to occupy an inferior position in my priorities because more pressing life matters took control.
The following photos you'll see are called long-exposure (LE) shots. Long-exposure photography is a genre that I find very interesting as it always has the potential to produce amazing luminescent results if one knows how to shoot right.
If you want to hit the mark when you're firing a gun, you should know what you're doing so you won't miss it. It's the same fundamental truth in LE.
I don't have the LE mastery yet. But I will get there eventually. And soon. Please.
In the Lion City, when photographers want to take long-exposure shots of the Marina Bay Sands (and the other futuristic building structures there), their best opportunity can start happening the moment the blue hour (La hora azul) sets in around 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.
Time zones are bizarre old things, aren't they? In the Philippines, we sometimes see the sunset early. In other places, like Singapore, they see it late.
Same time zone with the Philippines; different sunset time.
TO BE CONTINUED. I've got to go for now. More photos to share later 🙂


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Researcher confirms existence of 'earworms' / 98% of people have had songs stuck in their head
There's nothing nicer than a tune playing in your head -- until you can't turn it off.
The phenomenon has spanned the ages. In 1882, Mark Twain wrote in a short story of an annoying "jingling rhyme" that became indelibly lodged in the author's mind until he passed the curse along to another hapless victim. This summer, a community board in Brooklyn, N.Y., has called for a limit on the playing of the "Mr. Softee" jingle by ice-cream trucks -- a jingle that can be unbearably memorable for those subjected to it for extended periods.
Research has helped define, but not explain, the experience. A recent study by the University of Cincinnati looked at the affliction, which the author, James Kellaris, calls "earworms" from the German word ohrwurm. The ear part is obvious, but the worm part isn't incidental. Kellaris, a consumer psychologist,
says it conveys the parasitic nature of the travel of songs into their listeners' ears, only to then get lodged and played on mental continuum.
He found that some 98 percent of listeners were at one time or another bothered by a tune that wouldn't leave their heads. The study also found some common offenders, including the Kit-Kat jingle ("Gimme a break"), "Who Let the Dogs Out," Queen's "We Will Rock You," the theme to "Mission: Impossible," "YMCA," "Whoomp, There It Is," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "It's a Small World After All."
The study also showed that musicians and those with compulsive tendencies are the most afflicted. The two are not necessarily mutually exclusive, though the act of repetition -- in popular songs on the radio and on the rehearsal floor for musicians -- plays a role.
The 559 students used in the study had lots of trouble with the Chili's jingle for its baby-back ribs and with the Baha Men song "Who Let the Dogs Out. " But Kellaris found that most often, each person tends to be haunted by their demon notes.
There can be a positive side for some. Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond says those repetitive notes that won't go away have spawned some of the greatest hits of his career.
"If I wasn't in the business of songwriting, I'd probably be seeing a doctor," Diamond said. "I've tried everything from cold showers to listening to other people's music, but nothing helps."
Musicians may be more affected than others because of the areas of the brain involved in listening to and creating music. The brain is composed of circuits, many of which connect to the rostromedial prefrontal cortex, an area behind the forehead.