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LONDON - Petra Kvitova avoided becoming the latest former champion to be knocked out in the first week at Wimbledon, rallying from a break down in the final set to beat Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 on Saturday.
Last year's runner-up, Agnieszka Radwanska, also advanced, while Centre Court featured another upset when ninth-seeded Richard Gasquet lost to Bernard Tomic, the Australian whose father has been barred from tournaments because of an assault case.
Later Saturday, top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were set to play their third-round matches, also looking to avoid further upsets after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova were eliminated early. Kvitova's third-round match was halted on Friday with Makarova up 2-1 in the third set, but Kvitova broke right back when play resumed and won the next two games. After losing her own serve, the Czech broke again for 5-3 and converted her third match point with a forehand winner.
"I should go for every point and play my game," Kvitova said. "I played quite aggressively. That was the key." Kvitova won Wimbledon in 2011 but hasn't come close to those heights since, and has slipped from second to eighth in the rankings. She has a good chance of reaching her second final at the All England Club, however, having seen second-seeded Victoria Azarenka and Sharapova exit on her side of the draw.
To have a chance at another title, though, Kvitova said her consistency has to improve. "I have dropped off a little bit," she said. "I'm always a little bit up and down, but I hope it will be more up than down." Radwanska held off a hard-serving performance by American teenager Madison Keys to win 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Radwanska needed five match points before sealing the victory when Keys, who finished with 15 aces, sent a return wide.
Tomic, who in 2011 as an 18-year-old qualifier became the youngest Wimbledon quarterfinalist since Boris Becker in 1985, beat Gasquet 7-6 (7), 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (5). Tomic's father and coach, John, is accused of head-butting his son's training partner before a tournament in Madrid and has been barred from even buying a ticket to Wimbledon. However, Tomic said he's still getting advice and help from his father.
"He's helping me at this tournament," Tomic said. "I'm not doing it on my own. My dad is still involved. That's why I've gotten to where I am in this tournament." Former runner-up Tomas Berdych also advanced, beating Kevin Anderson of South Africa 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. He was joined by No. 8 Juan Martin del Potro, who overcame a scary late fall to beat Grega Zemlja of Slovenia 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-0.
Del Potro hurt his left leg when chasing down a drop shot in the third set, skidding awkwardly on the grass and tumbling face first. He received treatment after taking a 4-0 lead and took a medical timeout after the next game, and returned to break Zemlja again to clinch the win.
Because of rain over the last two days, Wimbledon organizers were playing a bit of catch-up with the schedule on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's rest day. Among other matches that had been postponed, No. 20 Mikhail Youzhny of Russia beat Viktor Troicki of Serbia 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to set up a fourth-round meeting with second-seeded Andy Murray.
No. 23 Andreas Seppi of Italy kept up his perfect record in five-set matches in 2013, winning his seventh straight by defeating 12th-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan 3-6, 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4. Seppi also beat Denis Istomin in five sets in the first round, and won two five-setters each at this year's Australian Open and French Open. He also rallied from two sets down in Davis Cup this year.
As is traditional on the middle Saturday of the tournament, the Royal Box on Centre Court was filled with invited sports stars, this year mainly British gold-medal winners from the London Olympics. Among those getting the biggest ovation from the crowd were cyclists Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, as well as Murray, who donned a suit and tie to make a brief appearance in the box to celebrate his singles gold medal won on Centre Court.
Laura Robson then made it another good day for the home crowd when she became the first British woman since Sam Smith in 1998 to reach the fourth round. Helped by a crucial overturned call, Robson rallied from a set and a break down to beat Marina Erakovic of New Zealand 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Erakovic served for the match in the second set, only for Robson to break back. Having then earned a set point at 6-5, Robson barely got a return back that looped high and just caught the edge of the line, but was called out before Erakovic could smack a winner. Robson successfully challenged the call and the point was replayed, with Erakovic double-faulting to hand her opponent the set. Robson jumped out to 4-0 in the decider, and clinched the victory with a forehand winner.
"I was getting my butt kicked basically (in the first set)," Robson said. "So I just thought, just going to try as best as I can, work as hard as possible and just stick with it until she starts to get nervous, which is what happened."
Igor Sijsling of Netherlands retired against Croatia's Ivan Dodig when trailing 6-0, 6-1, 1-0, the 13th retirement or walkover of the tournament. That equals a Wimbledon record from 2008.


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Being hooked with the lifestyle of some famous Hollywood celebrities can really be bothersome. Trying to look like Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise can really be an extravagant hobby. But as of the moment, purchasing your very own designer sunglasses can enhance your looks. In fact, it would not be erroneous to state that sunglasses are the main accessory which accentuates the hot and sexy looks of these celebrities.
Browsing all over the World Wide Web will help you to find the most affordable sunglasses of your choice. Be patient and you'll be able to get the best discounts. Consequently, the inevitable question arises- which is the best brand that you should buy?
Founded by Mario Prada in 1913, Prada is an Italian fashion company. In the beginning, Mario Prada developed unique and creative handbag, shoe and suitcase designs. Today the company has expanded the product line to include everything from clothing and sunglasses to watches and jewelry.
Prada sunglasses employ the highest level of technology and craftsmanship to manufacture sophisticated designs of sunglasses which have found many admirers. The use of exquisite embellishments on the temples lends a regal look to the person sporting Prada shades. When it comes to purchasing celebrity sunglasses, this is the preferred favorite of the high society.
Celebrities seen wearing Prada Sunglasses include Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, Jessica Simpson, Vince Vaughn, Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie and Jon Bon Jovi. Luxottica is the licensed manufacturer of Prada Sunglasses.
Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence Italy. They are known for their handbags and leather goods with the distinctive "GG" logo as well as cosmetics, skin care, jewelry, watches and eyewear. Gucci has about 200 company-owned and franchised stores worldwide with a strong presence in Asia.
The main feature of Gucci sunglasses is their bedazzling look which has captivated the heart of many a person. One glance and you will instantly fall in love with the innovative fusion of unique designs and brilliant colors. Gucci sunglasses are available in different shapes and sizes, thus providing a wide range of models to fit every person. Hugely popular among Hollywood starlets, it is the brand to buy when considering celebrity sunglasses.
Celebrities spotted wearing Gucci Sunglasses include Jennifer Aniston, Carmen Electra, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry and Teri Hatcher. Safilo is the licensed manufacturer of Gucci Sunglasses.
Fashion designer Christian Dior founded his main house of couture in Paris, France in 1946. In the 1950's he created the short waistless sack dress and introduced the A-line dress in 1956. This led to the creation of international merchandising labels for gloves, furs, and jewelry and, now, sunglasses. Since the death of Dior, the firm continued under Yves St. Laurent, Marc Bohan, and Gianfranco Ferre.
The amount of acclaim and praise that it has garnered over the years speak volumes of the brand's commitment towards satisfaction and style. Whether it is their vintage inspired collection or recent contemporary designs, it has always been a clear favorite in the designer sunglasses market. If you don't want to compromise on the glamour quotient, then Dior is the right choice for you.
The brand has been modernized to reflect the latest trends in sunglass fashions and is one of Hollywood's most popular brands worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, David Beckham and Ashton Kutcher. The licensed manufacturer of Christian Dior Sunglasses is Safilo.
These three are not the only brands available in the market but most celebrities vouch for their quality. Save money. Select the sunglasses that suit you well. You can also buy cheap sunglasses. Have fun!

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As I wrote about in my reflection for the April 2014 issue of One Spirit, Many Voices newsletter, "Acknowledgment can be used in two ways. One is the "acceptance of the truth or existence of something." The other is the "action of expressing or displaying gratitude or appreciation for something." Both are important in the healing process." Sometimes what we need to acknowledge is what is unfinished in our lives.
When I think of stories of unfinished business, I am reminded of the story in John 5. This man had been sitting at the source of his healing for 38 years waiting for others to help him or to be able to get himself in the pool next. In John 5:7 he says "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; and while I am making my way, someone else steps down ahead of me." this man has not looked the situation in the eye, he has not acknowledged what he has not done and so passively says it is somebody else's fault that I am in this position.


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The irony of the spy genre in Hollywood is that any spy who is really good at espionage is unlikely to be caught. If a spy is not detected, then there is no chance they'd have to escape via a high-octane action sequence. This would be a dull movie. Anymore, most spies are experts in the cyber domain, which makes any chances of action even less likely. Still, for those "feet on the ground" agents out in the field, knowing how to handle one's self is a fundamental element to their survival should they be compromised. While most spy movies involve some elements of action, some have more action than others. Entire film franchises are based on spies saving the world by fighting their way out of the enemy's clutches. So, while the action spy is a fabrication of Hollywood, it's safe to say they're here to stay. This week's two films highlight some notable examples of the action spy.
The Bourne Identity
Year: 2002
Rating: PG-13
Length: 119 minutes / 1.98 hours
Most spies usually have an agency backing them. Whether it's MI6 in the James Bond franchise, the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) in the Mission: Impossible franchise, or the eponymous U.N.C.L.E. in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), every spy has an agency giving out orders and providing logistical support to keep them armed and dangerous. But what if a spy's agency turns on them? What if they have to not only survive with a compromised identity but survive against the agency that trained them? These spies need to think fast and move even faster. When a spy is the best of the best, it's entertaining to watch them escape from even the most hopeless situation via their ability to fight, run, and survive by any means necessary. The epitome of this type of spy is none other than Jason Bourne.
After a botched mission, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is shocked to learn that Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) has survived and now has no memories of who he is. Unfortunately, his training is so deeply ingrained in his mind that he is able to call upon his spy skills to avoid capture. From hand-to-hand combat to professional driving, Bourne uses his talents to escape to the French countryside where he eliminates The Professor (Clive Owen), a sniper sent from the same CIA black ops program Bourne was from to eliminate him. With this new knowledge of Project Treadstone, Bourne heads to the safe house in Paris to confront his handler, Alexander Conklin (Chris Cooper). Upon reaching a modicum of closure, Bourne vanishes into the night, attempting to live a peaceful life as he continues to search for his missing memories.
Year: 2010
Rating: PG-13
Length: 100 minutes / 1.67 hours
Any spy worth their salt (haha) will be able to maintain their cover, even in the most stressing of situations. As we've seen in films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), this cover can go so deep as to keep an individual's spouse in the dark as to the true nature of their employment. Of course, as we also saw in that movie, once covers are compromised, action ensues in the most extreme fashion possible. Even if a spy's spouse or significant other isn't a spy, like in RED (2010), then there's likely to be a greater chance said spy would need to protect themselves and their loved ones should anything go wrong. Obviously, when things go wrong with a spy, they can go wrong in a big way. There's a reason these action spies are usually off globetrotting since the fate of the world is often in their capable hands.
Shortly after being rescued from North Korea, Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) admits to her boyfriend that she is actually a CIA agent. Regardless of this, the two of them get married shortly afterward and live happily until two years later when a Russian agent arrives at the CIA and is interrogated by Salt. He tells her about a group of Russian sleeper agents and that she is one of them. Since his testimony is proven correct by a lie detector, Salt needs to immediately escape the CIA compound and head into hiding. Upon learning her husband is kidnapped, she decides to carry out the mission of her sleeper-agent self, killing the Russian President in the process. With her loyalty to the Russians now confirmed, she is given her next assignment: kill the U.S. President. When one of her CIA colleagues reveals himself to be another of the sleeper agents, Salt reveals her actions are a ruse and that she is still loyal to the U.S.
2 sum it up: 2 films, 2 exciting espionage agents


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TNT Academy is an official International Krav Maga Federation club. Tamas, our head instructor, decided to set up the club in 2010 after he`d been working very closely with the former IKMF UK Director for 3.5 years gaining a lot of experience about Krav Maga. He is one of the three instructors in IKMF UK who holds the precious Expert 2 level. His level designated him to look after the instructor development in South of England.
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Client: TNT Academy
Date: 2015
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Our current Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently claimed that ordinary Canadians don't care about the arts or their funding.
Interestingly enough, the renovated Art Gallery of Ontario re-opened for business this past weekend, and I rode my bike by there yesterday around 5:30 pm only to witness an incredibly long line-up to get into the gallery. I'm talking like around-the-block-long.
On a related note, I read this article this morning in the NY Times. It basically talks about how, even though many of the museums in Los Angeles are facing budget crunches right now, there is still talk of bringing yet another public art museum to the City of Bevery Hills (financed by philanthropist Eli Broad.)
These two stories caused me to revisit thoughts I've had for a while about the state of the cultural institutions of Toronto. We basically have two major museums: the Royal Ontario Museum and the AGO. Yeah, we have a few other minor ones like the Gardiner Museum (ceramic art), the Bata Shoe Museum (footwear), and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. I guess the Ontario Science Centre is kind of a museum, too. However, given the fact that Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America (after Mexico City, NYC, LA, and Chicago) it's a pretty sad state of affairs. New York City is home to top-notch museums in art, architecture, photography, natural history, television, radio and technology. Chicago has more than 40 museums open to the public, including three popular museums on the lakefront linked by a large park area known as the Museum Campus. Even Montréal, which is half the size of Toronto, has like 4 or 5 major institutions. What's up with our cultural infrastructure?
One proposal that has been in the works for more than 5 years is the the Toronto Museum Project. This would see a "signature piece on the waterfront [showcasing] Toronto's cultural story and intercultural understanding." Current plans identify the Canada Malting Silos site at the foot of Bathurst Street as the proposed site for this new Toronto Museum. Only time will tell whether this project will actually go forward, but I'm not placing any bets. Two other contemporary museum projects went unrealized – Metronome: Canada's Music City was shelved years ago and a more ambitious Toronto city museum, called Humanitas, was rejected half a decade ago. There's actually a current exhibit at the ROM entitled Unbuilt Toronto: The City That Could Have Been, that showcases unbuilt projects and unrealized building proposals over the last 150 years.
As for our city's current cultural landscape, go out and support the arts – even if Stephen Harper thinks you don't care about them. I'm going to the AGO this weekend (although I'll be prepared to line up.)


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There are blogs that you keep going back to, like Hmade. Loaded with lots of inspiration, affordable online packages, and advice to help you market your handmade stuff, Hmade is one of Britain's most interesting blogs.
At least that's what I think!
Around the time Hmade interviewed Karboojeh Handmade Jewelry a while back, I wanted to interview Kellie, Hmade's creator, to learn more about why she started her blog, her future plans, and most importantly her handmade marketing program, "BOOST" – designed to help you market your stuff over at Hmade. Artisans, designer-makers, cooks, and crafters, can visit the blog for very reasonable packages to help you with your online marketing experience.
Interview with Kellie, creator of Hmade – People who make, bake & create
- When did you start Hmade? What inspired you to start a blog/shop that helps promote indie designer-makers?
I started Hmade in May 2011 when i met Clare from Calladoodles. It all began when I noticed Clare's pretty shop and i fancied having a go at some product and interior photography. So I sent her an email asking her if she would like some photos in return for me practicing in her shop, and she loved the idea. Clare ran part of the shop by renting space out to designer-makers, and nearly every week there was someone or something new happening. I assumed she had a blog and was telling everyone about it all on Facebook but she was just too busy, and that's where the idea for Hmade came about. We needed a way to tell people about the wonderful designers and their products who were selling in the shop, and what better way than a blog with lots of pictures.
Hmade began with lots of inspirational posts to get a good following and then we interviewed the sellers about themselves and their businesses. We had a really good response to it with viewing numbers being more than we expected. As Clare was busy with the shop i took this on myself and built it up to what it is today with the design, features, and new features to come.
- What do you hope to achieve through your blog?
The idea behind it is to promote designer-makers and provide information and inspiration. I love blogs which are pretty and full of images, which is how i wanted mine to be. Not everyone wants to read something everyday so to have posts with just images can make things a bit refreshing!
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ACAS Human resource management for beginners 22 09 20
Event Details
This practical event provides an introduction to the fundamentals of employing people. The course maps the employment relationship from recruitment, issuing contracts, managing holidays, dealing with absence, discipline and grievance matters through to ending the employment relationship.
A helpful tool kit of sample policies and letters is provided to delegates for use back in their workplace.
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You've been successful in running the business so far, but maybe now you need help hiring and managing people. Or perhaps your boss has given you the job of dealing with all things HR in your company, you are new to it and don't know where to start.
To help, we have packed together the essentials of HR and employment relations into a convenient training session which distils a lot of what you need to know into a one day event.
HR for Beginners has been designed specifically to meet your needs and is in response to requests from our customers.
This course assumes no prior learning and is very much focussed on the key building blocks needed for the HR function. Discussions based around practical case studies will be a central element of the course content.
There will be informal discussion opportunities and practical exercises throughout the day to encourage active delegate participation.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
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- Small businesses and those new to HR
- Business start-ups
- Those taking on their first employees
- Expanding businesses
- Newly appointed front-line managers and supervisors
- Employee representatives
This event will cover:
- Types of discrimination and the areas which are covered by discrimination law
- How to draft a job description and a person specification
- How to prepare, structure and run effective interviews
- How to assess evidence and make decisions
Contracts of employment
- How to put the main terms and conditions in writing
- Rules on pay, hours of work and holidays
- How to make changes to terms and conditions
Managing discipline
- Dealing effectively with problems areas by following the Acas code of practice on discipline and grievance
- Taking informal action, holding formal disciplinary meetings and dealing with employee grievances
Managing absence
- How to deal fairly and effectively with unauthorised absence, short term illness and long term sickness through an absence policy
Ending the employment relationship
- When is a dismissal fair and when might it be unfair?
- Different ways to end a contract and rules on notice and notice pay
A toolkit of sample policy documents and letters around the main basic requirements is provided to allow for easy implementation back in the workplace.
Venue De Vere Hotel Dunston Hall Date 22/09/2020 Time 10:00 - 16:00 Price £175.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt
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After too long away, Simone & Ajax are back with a recap of what has gone before.
I'll be out at Comic-Con in San Diego next week. I won't have a fixed spot, but you may see me wandering the aisles with a dazed look on my face.
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Christian leaders in Jerusalem on Dec. 6 have said the U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have terrible regional consequences.
Trump announced Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating of the U.S. embassy.
"We have been following, with concern, the reports about the possibility of changing how the United States understands and deals with the status of Jerusalem. We are certain that such steps will yield increased hatred, conflict, violence and suffering in Jerusalem and the Holy Land, moving us farther from the goal of unity and deeper toward destructive division," the Christian leaders said in an open letter to Trump.
The Christian leaders, including the Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs as well as the Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land, appealed to Trump to consider their viewpoint, and said their "solemn advice and plea" for the president was to continue recognizing the international status of Jerusalem.
"We ask you, Mr. President, to help us all walk toward more love and a definitive peace, which cannot be reached without Jerusalem being for all," they said, according to Crux.
"Any sudden changes would cause irreparable harm. We are confident that, with strong support from our friends, Israelis and Palestinians can work toward negotiating a sustainable and just peace, benefiting all who long for the Holy City of Jerusalem to fulfill its destiny," they added.
Jerusalem could be "shared and fully enjoyed" once all people that live within it are liberated "from the conditions of conflict and destructiveness that they are experiencing," said the Christian leaders.
Let Jerusalem "not be deprived" of peace in the season of Christmas, they appealed.
Wishing Trump a Merry Christmas, the leaders invited him saying, "Walk with us in hope as we build a just, inclusive peace for all the peoples of this unique and Holy City."


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What the heck… This is what I call a show that is high on drugs.
The show had reminded me of Alice in Wonderland with it's crazy art and idea of a girl chasing after a Rabbit down a hole into an alternate universe.
However, all I know about the story of Alice in Wonderland is that it involves a rabbit, a girl named Alice, some sort of cat, a poker card? all in a dream-like atmosphere. So, I am not going to say that this show is related to that story. Either way, the show definitely "jumps" out at you…


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The Fighting Irish punched their ticket to Miami.
Theo Riddick rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, Kyle Brindza kicked five field goals and No. 1 Notre Dame secured a spot in the BCS championship game with a 22-13 victory over Southern California last night in Los Angeles.
Everett Golson passed for 217 yards as the Irish (12-0) completed their first perfect regular season since 1988, earning a trip to south Florida on Jan. 7 to play for the storied program's first national title in 24 years.
Although they did little with flash on an electric night at the Coliseum, the Irish woke up more echoes of past Notre Dame greats with a grinding effort in this dynamic intersectional rivalry with USC (7-5), which has lost four of five.
Notre Dame's hard-nosed defense appropriately made the decisive stand in the final minutes, keeping USC out of the end zone on four plays from the Irish 1 with 2:33 to play.
(4) Ohio State 26, (20) Michigan 21: In Columbus, Ohio, Carlos Hyde ran for 146 yards and Ohio State's defense shut out Michigan in the second half, completing an improbable 12-0 season for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State (8-0 Big Ten) is ineligible for a BCS national title but still has an outside shot at finishing No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 if other contenders lose. Michigan (8-4, 6-2) will now await a minor bowl bid.
(5) Oregon 48, (16) Oregon St. 24: In Corvallis, Ore., Kenjon Barner ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns despite missing time with an injury in the Civil War, keeping alive the Ducks' hopes for a spot in the Pac-12 title game and even an outside chance at the national championship.
De'Anthony Thomas, who helped picked up the slack while Barner was on the sidelines, ran for 122 yards and three scores for the Ducks (11-1, 8-1).
(11) Stanford 35, (15) UCLA 17: In Pasadena, Calif., Stepfan Taylor rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, Kevin Hogan passed for 160 yards and another score and the Cardinal (10-2, 8-1) won the Pac-12 North title and a rematch with the Bruins in the conference championship game.
(14) Oklahoma 51, (22) Oklahoma St. 48 (OT): In Norman, Okla., Landry Jones threw for 500 yards and three touchdowns and Brennan Clay scored on an 18-yard run in overtime in the Bedlam rivalry.
The Sooners (9-2, 7-1 Big 12) never led during regulation, overcoming double-digit deficits in both halves.
Joseph Randle ran for 113 yards and matched his career-high with four touchdowns for Oklahoma State (7-4, 5-3).
Connecticut 23, (19) Louisville 20 (3OT): In Louisville, Ky., Chad Christen kicked a 30-yard field goal in the third overtime to give Connecticut (5-6, 2-4 Big East Conference) its second straight win.
Louisville (9-2, 4-2) dropped its second straight but still has a chance for a BCS bowl bid by beating first-place Rutgers on Thursday.
Pittsburgh 27, (21) Rutgers 6: In Pittsburgh, Tino Sunseri passed for 227 yards and two touchdowns in his final home game.
The Panthers dominated in their last game Heinz Field as a member of the Big East, racing to a 21-0 halftime lead and coasting.
(25) Utah State 45, Idaho 9: In Logan, Utah, Chuckie Keeton passed for two touchdowns as Utah State (10-2, 6-0 Western Athletic Conference) secured its first outright conference title in 76 years.


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Today's updates sees us post our 900th article at HistoryofWar.org.
One of the biggest problems faced by the North during the civil war was the threat to their supply lines posed by bands of Confederate cavalry. Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of the most able cavalry commanders of the war. In 1864 he posed a serious threat to Sherman's supply lines as he approached Atlanta. Brice's Crossroad (10 June 1864) saw Forrest win one of his most inpressive victories, defeating a much larger Federal force. Just over a month later he suffered one of only two defeats in his military career at Tupelo (14-15 July 1864), although even this did not stop him - in August he launched a raid that reached the Federal headquarters in Memphis!


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Every Thursday, we bring you an insider's look at the best North Texas properties with our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week column. We pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the 'burbs from time to time) you shouldn't miss.
This week, our houses range in price from $399,900 to $1.189 million. Topping our roundup is a dramatic modern masterpiece in Kessler Woods — it's truly stunning. We've also found an M-Streets English Tudor, newly constructed East Dallas townhome with rooftop deck, and more.
Open house: Sunday, March 26, 12-2 p.m.
The modern home at 808 Kessler Woods Trl. is located in the gated community of Kessler Woods in North Oak Cliff. This beauty backs up to and overlooks an open-space nature preserve. Floor-to-ceiling windows with electric blinds bring the outdoors in, yet afford privacy. The home offers Control 4 smart-home automation for TVs, audio, temperature, blinds, and security. This house has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bath, and 3,295 square feet on two stories, built in 2007.
Inside, there's a dramatic staircase, stone and hardwood flooring, and museum-finished walls. A gorgeous kitchen is open with incredible backyard views and top-of-the-line appliances, including a Miele expresso machine and wine refrigerator. There are tall ceilings, and open-flow floorplan, and passthrough fireplace between the living and dining rooms. In back, there's a lagoon-bottom swimming pool and spa nestled in a private yard with generous patio living space.
This home was listed March 20 by Keith Callahan with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $1.189 million. Monthly HOA fees are $350 and include maintenance of common areas and management fees.
Open house: Saturday, March 25, 1-3 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, 1-4 p.m.
Located near North Fitzhugh and Ross avenues, the newly constructed townhome at 4690 Monarch St. Unit 40 is one of six in this development. Enjoy city views from the rooftop deck in this four-story home with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bath, and 2,546 square feet.
The transitional interior features absolutely beautiful hardwood floors with variegated tones, two living areas, a study, and a great location just blocks from Knox-Henderson and lower Greenville Avenue. The open floorplan features a kitchen with 3-centimeter quartz or marble countertops — this is still so new, you get to pick — and white or gray cabinetry. There are also stainless steel appliances, including a wine refrigerator and gas range. The master bathroom features an oversized frameless shower with marble seat, dual sinks, and a marble countertop.
This home was listed March 16 by Rick Robles with Keller Williams — Dallas Park Cities for $425,000. Monthly HOA dues are $250 and include blanket insurance; maintenance of the exterior, front yard, and common areas; management fees, reserves, sprinkler system, and trash.
Open house: Saturday, March 25, 2-4 p.m.
If an English Tudor in a centrally located neighborhood is on your wishlist, check out the home at 5726 Morningside Ave. in Greenville Crest. It's walking distance to the shops and restaurants along Greenville Avenue, located near Greenville and East Mockingbird Lane. This Tudor has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,598 square feet on one story, built in 1925.
The house features beautiful hardwood floors, an original wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and a study with closet. The backyard offer a mature shade tree laced with lights, making a natural cover for the large deck. The detached garage has a motorized gate for added privacy, and they added a new water heater 2016.
This home was listed March 22 by Jessica Hargis with The Jessica Hargis Group for $479,900.
Open house: Saturday, March 25, 12-2 p.m.
Midway Hollow is hot, hot, hot, and the home at 3722 Matador Dr. is an example of what's going on there now. This 1961 ranch, located near Walnut Hill and Marsh lanes, was totally renovated and expanded in 2015 and now has a modern, fresh vibe. The reno also updated electric, plumbing, roof, windows, HVAC, and ductwork. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,783 square feet on one story.
The open floorplan of the common areas includes vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, and contemporary finishes. The dreamy kitchen includes white Shaker-style cabinetry, light granite countertops, a center island with seating, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. Both bathrooms are stylish with gray shaker-style cabinets, modern tile, granite countertops, and a frameless glass shower in the master. In back, a 10-by-10 covered patio makes for great outdoor living and there's an attached rear two-car garage with electric sliding rear gate.
This home was listed March 21 by Ray Mach with Raymond Leon & Associates for $399,900.
Open house: Sunday, March 26, 2-4 p.m.
Situated on a quiet street in desirable Caruth Terrace, the home at 6446 Runnemede Ln. was taken to the studs for a whole-house renovation. It is now expanded with clean lines and transitional finishes throughout, including an open floorplan, raised ceilings, and hardwoods throughout. This home has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bath, and 2,589 square feet, built in 1954. It is located near East Mockingbird Lane and Abrams Road.
A contemporary and sleek stone fireplace anchors the living room, which is open to the dining room and kitchen. Cooking there would be a delight, with granite counters, a center island with gas cooktop, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The master suite includes vaulted ceiling, a large walk-in closet with built-in dresser, and a marble bath with dual sinks and oversized shower with bench and frameless glass. A bonus study or playroom with French doors overlooks the large patio and backyard. Bonus: this home is in the Lakewood Elementary attendance zone.
This home was listed March 21 by Betty Crawford with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $719,000.
This open house roundup is a weekly feature at CandysDirt.com. Let us know if you visit these properties and what you think of them. If you have an open house to tell us about, email Leah here.


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Uxmal is an ancient Mayan city located 38 miles south of Merida, the capital city of the state of Yucatan, Mexico. A UNESCO UNESCOs verdensarvliste, it contains one of the most important archeological sites of the Mayans, including the Pyramid of the Magician and the House of the Doves. It is a popular tourist destination with hotels and a museum within walking distance to the site.
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Cenote Dos Ojos is a flooded cave system located north of Tulum on the Caribbean Coast on the Yucatan Peninsula Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is known officially as Sistema Dos Ojos. Cenotes is the local name for the sinkhole entrances. The cave system encompases 51 miles and is still being explored. The name Dos Ojos refers to two large cenotes that resemble two large eyes into the underground.
Cuzama Celestun is a town located in the northwest corner of Yucatan State, Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. The town is part of Celestun Biosphere Reserve which is a wetland reserve that is the migratory home for flocks of flamingos, herons and more than 200 other bird species that pass through or reside permanently there. It is also refuge for endangered sea turtle hatchlings. Celestun is popular for its beaches and abundant wildlife.
Chichen Itza is located in the eastern part of the state of Yucatan, Mexico. It is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico with more than a million visitors a year. The name means "at the mouth of the well of Itza." It was one of the largest of the ancient Mayan cities. Its ruins are maintained by Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History. El Castillo Pyramid dominates the site but there are hundreds of stone buildings and causeways to explore including the Temple of Warriors with its beautiful columns.
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Breakage is something every relaxed hair girl is familiar with. In fact it's her nemesis, the thing she spends most of her hair care related time trying to prevent. She knows however, that if she does somehow drop the ball and that evil creature called breakage rears its ugly head, then all is not lost. The usual go-to solution for breakage is usually a good old dose of protein, whether it is a simple strengthening conditioner or for the more extreme case, a full on keratin based treatment like Aphogee. This can sometimes fix the problem and halt breakage in its tracks, but what if the original problem wasn't actually breakage? All too often I get asked about how to stop breakage and upon closer investigation discover that the actual culprit is shedding. Protein will NOT stop shedding, in fact, if you try to use protein to stop shedding you could conversely end up causing breakage. This applies to both relaxed and natural hair by the way, though natural hair does not benefit nearly as much from protein treatments as relaxed hair.
In order to differentiate between shedding and breakage, one first needs to understand what each process is. Breakage is when hair strands 'break' off at a weak point along the shaft. This weakness can be caused by a multitude of things from chemical over processing, poor hair care, over-manipulation and many of the silly things we do to our hair all in the name of styling. Because the hair loss associated with breakage is caused by a weakness somewhere on the hair shaft, protein treatments can go some way towards minimising breakage by reinforcing the hair shaft and acting as a sort of scaffold. Don't get it twisted though, protein CANNOT UNDO damage caused to the hair shaft. It is only a very temporary solution. There is a reason why all those hair adverts (Pantene you know who you are) are very careful to say 'will improve the appearance of damaged hair'. The only real cure is prevention; find out what's causing the damage in the first place and stop doing it!!
Shedding on the other hand is an entirely natural part of the hair growth process and can't really be stopped. Hair follicles grow in a repetitive cycle consisting of three stages. The first is Anagen, which is the growth stage and can last from 3 to 5 years. It is followed by Catagen and signals the end of the active growth phase. Lasting about a few weeks, the follicles shrink to about 1/6 of their normal length and the base of the follicles move upwards towards the surface of the skin while the dermal papilla¹ begins to break away. The final stage called Telogen is the resting phase of the cycle. During this time the hair does not grow but stays attached to the follicle. This process lasts around 3-4 months and approximately 10-15% of all the hair on your head is in this phase at any one time.
"At the end of the Telogen phase the hair follicle prepares to enter the Anagen phase again. The dermal papilla and the base of the follicle join together again and new hair begins to form. If the old hair has not already been shed the new hair pushes the old one out and the growth cycle starts all over again." ²
So you see, shedding is perfectly normal and is actually a precursor to growing more hair. This is why protein will not help shedding and can in fact contribute to breakage by making hair overly brittle. If however, you find that you are shedding excessively, home girl get yourself to a doctor or Trichologist stat. Many health problems manifest first in hair, skin and nails and significant hair loss can be a sign that something is not altogether right with your body. Tea rinses for example, will not stop excessive shedding if you are anaemic, only iron will do that!
On a final note, shed hair can usually be identified by the small white bulb and raised edge on one end denoting the point at which it was attached to your scalp. Broken hairs on the other hand tend to be smooth all the way down, have no bulb and are often short strands as the hair often breaks mid shaft.
¹ The dermal papilla sits at base of the hair follicle and carries nourishment to produce new hair
² http://www.follicle.com/hair-structure-life-cycle.html


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A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
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I thought you'd enjoy the pros /cons.
I had looked at this category in general. Found it coming up short in several aspects. I am holding out on a Smartwatch instead until those mature a bit more. If I was going to buy right now, I'd go for LG Watch Urbane http://www.lg.com/us/smartwatch/urbane rather than fitbit. It has heart rate sensor which comes very handy in anything cardio. Not to mention the fact that it does have a screen, thus eliminating my need of a wristwatch as well. (Of course don't want to wear 2 things.) Having said that, I did buy MI Band http://www.cnet.com/products/xiaomi-mi-band/ for my son ($16 Amazon) since he went fitness nut. Its extraordinarily rugged and waterproof to 5 ft., making it 10 year old proof. My wife tried it for sleep patterns and found pretty accurate results. For those who haven't got one yet, you might want to look at the whole Fitness Tracker category. Please see Smartwatch and fitness tracker buying guide at http://www.cnet.com/topics/wearable-tech/buying-guide/
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I have a Misfit Shine, and love the available personalization. Different colors, different bands, necklaces, etc. http://misfit.com/products/shine I am using it with My Fitness Pal, and the two communicate. =) I also like that there is no charging. They run on a watch battery, so every 3-4 months you replace the battery. A good feature for me is that it auto tracks sleep. No need to put it into sleep mode. It also notes in sleep area if it is deep sleep, light sleep, or awake. Kind of interesting to see when I'm awake in the night. It also supports activity tagging, so you can tell if the activity you are doing (running, weight lifting, cycling, swimming, etc.). It is waterproof, so I don't have to take it off to swim or shower. Prior to my Shine, I had several Fitbits…I kept loosing them. They would fall off my clothes during activity. Once they fell off, it was rare that I could find them.
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I actually have a different fitness tracker – UP by Jawbone. Thought I'd provide my review of the UP for those looking to purchase a fitness tracker. * The step counts seem pretty accurate if not a little conservative. * It lets me log exercises other than walking but the activities that I have to choose from are somewhat limited and I sometimes have to just log as "other". When I log an activity, it asks not only what I was doing and how long but also asks for an intensity level. * It does a pretty good job of tracking sleep and lets me know when I am in a heavy sleep versus light sleep based on how much I am moving around at night. It's supposed to track how often I wake up, but I find that only works if I do something like get up to go to the bathroom or sit all the way up to move the cat off the bed. * There is a function for logging food, but I use MyFitnessPal to log my food. I can link the UP app and the MyFitnessPal app so that my steps/activity are imported into MyFitnessPaul. * I can set an idle alert so that it buzzes at me if I'm sitting idle for too long which is good with a desk job. * There is a button that you push to put it into sleep mode and awake mode. After I'd been using UP for about 9 months, the button stopped working and now I have to use the app on the phone to change from sleep mode to awake mode. A bit of a pain but it works. * There is an option to set a Smart Alarm which is supposed to gently wake you up by vibrating when you are in a light sleep mode. But since the button that broke is how you turn the alarm off, I can't use that anymore. * That's about it. UP is priced similarly to Fitbit, but I bought the UP because I liked the sleep tracking features better and I liked the option for the idle alert. It's lasted almost a year now but I expect that I'll be looking to replace soon. Note: I bought my daughter a NuBand fitness tracker last Christmas. It was about half the price but I wouldn't recommend it. She's had issues with it periodically – like one night it logged 16,000 steps for her while she was asleep.
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Look, I love my FitBit! It's hard to believe this rubber wristband is motivating me to exercise. The tracking is amazing! You can add friends and follow their activity as well. My plan is to run/walk today in order to beat out my friends as the most active person this week. I welcome all challengers! 🙂
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We often think of our gutters during the fall season diligently cleaning out the falling leaves and debris. But winter is just as an important season to consider the state of your gutter system. Before winter hits it's critical to ensure that your home's gutters are in proper working order.
During winter, clogged or broken gutters can lead to many problems around the home. This includes leaks, ice damming, slippery sidewalks and more. And there is no worse of a time to deal with exterior home damages than when it's below freezing.
Here are some reasons why you should check your gutters now before Old Man Winter arrives:
Clogged Gutters Can Cause Ice Damming & Buildup
When melted snow is unable to safely drain out of the system buildup begins to occur. This buildup than exacerbates any existing problems further reducing the ability for the system to flush out excess runoff. The water can then leak over the edge causing icicles to form.
Ice damming occurs when snow builds up on the roof. When melting begins, it then flows to the gutters. With the right temperatures, this water can refreeze in the gutter system creating a dam. When the snow and ice does begin to melt again it can sneak under shingles and more. A clear gutter system helps reduce your risk of both buildup and ice damming.
Loose or Broken Gutters Can't Handle Heavy Snow Loads
Gutters which are loose or missing brackets can weaken the system. The system is then less able to withstand heavy loads of snow. This can lead to sagging gutters or, worse yet, ones that fall completely off. Before winter arrives, you always want to check your gutter brackets and the gutters themselves to ensure they are securely attached to the home.
Holes or Buildup Lead to Slippery Sidewalks
One of the most dangerous aspects of winter is slippery sidewalks and driveways. Rusted holes in the gutters or buildup that causes water to flow over the side can both lead to drips onto your exterior's hardscapes. When the temperature hits below 32°, this excess runoff can freeze leading to dangerously slick surfaces. Always check for holes, seam leaks and clogs before the snow hits.
At Custom Installations, we are here to help with all of your gutter needs. From complete installations to small repairs or inspections, our expert crew members offer Chicago area homeowners and businesses the best in care when it comes to the upkeep of their exteriors. Contact our team today to schedule your gutter cleaning or repair before winter hits the Midwest.


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John Wick 3: Parabellum
You are watching the movie John Wick 3: Parabellum produced in USA belongs in Category Action, Crime, Thriller with duration 131 Min , broadcast at 123MOVIES.LA,Director by Chad Stahelski,Super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin's guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world's most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Actor: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Tobias Segal, Anjelica Huston, Saïd Taghmaoui
Director: Chad Stahelski
Country: USA
Duration: 131 Min
Release: 2019
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An interception by Todd Denlinger, who dropped into coverage after lining up at nosetackle, set up a 38-yard drive for a touchdown.
Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel updated several personnel issues when meeting with local reporters for the first time this week, including further elaboration on Kurt Coleman's suspension, who might replace him, and the continued recovery of a couple of other players who could become contributors.
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This week we take a look at which statistical categories the Buckeyes and Hoosiers lead the Big Ten, a standout Indiana receiver, the Hoosiers from Ohio and the Buckeye from Indiana and much more.
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All controversial plays have more than one viewpoint, and the one that will keep Kurt Coleman out of uniform this weekend is no different. One day after the senior captain for the Buckeyes was handed a one-game suspension from the Big Ten, his teammates weighed in on the situation.
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Fifth-year senior defensive end Lawrence Wilson has endured two long rehab stints after suffering season-ending injuries in consecutive seasons. That made his third-quarter interception against Illinois extra special. Read on to find out more about Wilson's journey and the happiness his coaches and teammates felt after the win over the Fighting Illini.
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Author: Matthew Hager
Ohio State fans might not notice when No. 72 engages two blockers on one play, but they do notice when No. 36, No. 51 or anyone else is able to read the quarterback's eyes and make an interception. Dexter Larimore is putting together a solid season in the middle of the Buckeye defense line in an important but largely unsung role.
Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:01:00 GMT at http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/904468.html
Author: Adam Jardy
For years, the ritual was as simple as wash, rinse, repeat: Ohio State would travel to Indiana, take over half the stadium with its fans and deliver a beating to the home squad. But OSU hasn't been to Bloomington since 2005, and IU has a renovated stadium, new enthusiasm and a 3-1 team. Will things change in this border rivalry?
Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:22:00 GMT at http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/904482.html
Author: Jeff Svoboda
Both teams rush and protect their quarterback well, making that our No. 1 issue, and both teams could be running offenses different than those they used a year ago. How those changes play out as well as what it will mean for the Buckeyes to play without a senior co-captain on defense are all part of this week's Five Questions.
Posted on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT at http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/904739.html
Author: Marcus Hartman
Ohio State loses plenty of leadership in Kurt Coleman, but the most pressing concern is who will physically replace him in the lineup Saturday against Indiana. As of Wednesday night, that question remained unanswered in the eyes of the Buckeye coaching staff.
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In his final press conference before Saturday's game against Indiana, Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel told reporters that tailback Dan "Boom" Herron will not start after suffering an ankle injury against Illinois last week. Find out who will fill the void and get the latest on the team in this update.
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Asthma is a tricky thing. It comes at any and every time, causing inflammation in the lungs, making it difficult to breath. At moments like this, having essential oils on hand can be very beneficial.
While there are many medications and instruments that help manage asthma attacks, people need something which can lower the attack intensity or stop them from happening.
Almost 7 million children in America suffer from Asthma, making it preferable for parents to use natural treatments like essential oils rather than medicinal options.
How to Use
Essential oils can be used in three ways to treat the symptoms of asthma and help with soothing the attacks. These essentially oils can either be mixed together or diffused in the air to make it free of allergens. These oils can also be applied with a carrier oil on skin but not before testing it on a small area first. And thirdly it can be inhaled by mixing it with steaming water.
Essential Oils for Soothing Asthma
- Lavender is anti-inflammatory in its characteristics and also works as a sedative. Inhaling this oil directly or through steam helps in clearing the airways.
- Tea Tree oil also helps with inflammation and help the body fight the allergic response to an asthmatic allergy. Like other essential oils, this too helps with treating the side effects of allergy shots and medicines.
- Peppermint is yet another essential oil that provides respite to the Asthma patients. When allergens trigger the release of histamine in the body, the patients suffer a severe attack. Peppermint has characteristics that avoid the release of histamine and protect the patients from sufferings of the attack. Methanol present in peppermint oil also helps with blocked nose.
- Eucalyptus oil has a very strong aroma which helps with unclogging the airways and making it easier for the patient to breathe. When the Eucalyptus oil is mixed with hot steaming water and the vapor is breathed in, it breaks down the phlegm and mucous.
Despite being helpful to a large number of Asthma patients, some people have an adverse reaction to the strong aroma of the oil and, which triggers the symptoms of asthma. Be sure to test it out with a small quantity and keep your child's usual medication on hand, just in case.


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"It is obvious for us that elections in certain territories of Donbas are to be based first of all on the Ukrainian law and criteria of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)," he said. That is why it is essential that representatives of international organizations arrive in Minsk to join the relevant working groups."

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A few of us gathered together for Secret Santa tidings, divided by names and united through a common Christmas spirit of sharing. And it is in this spirit that we bring this blog chain to you.
Due to my uncanny resemblance to Santa, I got picked to be the first one to start off the chain.
So stay awhile and allow me to unwrap Christmas on my blog for you.
You don't believe in Santa Claus.
It's okay.
There was a time when you did. There was a time in every young kid's life when he or she did. Every December, wherever you were across the world, your surroundings would take on a festive atmosphere as you headed towards that last fortnight. You would see stores with festive Christmas tree decorations. You would see glittery paper wrapped around mysterious gifts. You would see pictures of reindeers and mistletoe.
And you would see Santa Claus. The big jolly red.
He would be all around you - on television, on the streets, in malls, on cakes and pastries, as dolls and toys, in stores and on Christmas eve and on parties, even at your home. He would be the most iconic figure in the world, come Christmas week. And he had one job - that was to make you happy. Wherever he met you, he would greet you with a smile; often a chocolate and yes, even a surprise gift that would make you squeal with delight.
And then you grew up and the bubble burst - somewhere along the way, you realized that all the iterations of him you were seeing were not... well, really him. They would be your dad, your uncles, your family friends and strangers. But they were not the legend from the North Pole who magically swooped down every Christmas Eve and delivered a billion presents to everyone on Earth. You were receiving gifts from normal people. And it took a little bit away from the magic.
I get why you stopped believing in him. But if you would allow me a moment more, I would like to let you in on a little secret.
You see, Santa Claus is real. He has always been real. You have met him as a child. And now it time for you to carry on to the next phase of a centuries-old tradition.


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You must take the help of an expert for getting the best looking room. Try to use the best commercial painters in Toronto for the walls. To achieve the perfect paint for your walls, you must know the following the steps:
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The Meze 99 Neo are a derivation of the Meze 99 Classics, that I reviewed one year and half ago. The 99 Classics were a wonderful looking closed headphones with wooden cups and a super comfortable arc, designed through computer simulations.
The Meze 99 Neo are similarly amazing looking, they take the same drivers as the 99 Classics, as well as headphone design, but the wooden cups are replaced by plastic cups. The earpads have also been replaced with slightly larger ones.
The switch from wood to plastic comes with a slight price cut (249 $ against 309 $) and the headphone is a bit lighter. Just like the 99 Classics, there is no weight applied to the head, thanks to the use of a special spring in the arc assembly.
Isolation on the 99 Neo is very good, on par with the 99 Classics, letting the listener walk around / commute on transports without losing concentration on the music.
The cable, just like with the 99 Classics, is removable and looks very cool; the connection jack between the cable and the jack is very sturdy.
Sound Quality
The Meze 99 Neo share similar sound signature with the Classics, although not identical. The switch from wooden to plastic cups has an impact to how the drivers are damped, and how resonance propagates in the housing.
Both headphones build upon full sounding bass frequency, giving the treble a bit of sparkle over the midrange, with an overall U shaped balance. This combination manages to give the 99 Neo a powerful and detail approach to the music, taking away aggressiveness by taming the midrange a bit.
The 99 Classics have clearer highs and are generally slightly brighter, while the 99 Neo lose something in layer separation and are slightly more tuned towards the lows, being a bit more boomy and with slightly warmer lower midrange in the overall tonal balance.
The 99 Classics have more controlled bass frequencies, and are have dryer midrange.
In both cases, the soundstage is very wide for a closed heapdhone; I guess this is because of the driver placement and cups size: the Meze can afford having generous cup size because of the way the arc assembly and cups are designed, which lets them look very elegant on the listener without sacrificing room for the drivers, like other headphones have to do. As a result, they manage to not sound in the head, but are as wide as some open headphones. Instruments are easy to localize around the head.
The sense of immersion is integrated by the tactile feeling of the pads, that add up to the experience.
Just like in a parallel with the Meze 12 Classics and 12 Neo in-ear monitors, the Meze 99 Neo are warmer, slightly boomier version of the 99 Classics. They have slightly less treble spark, are a bit darker and slightly smoother overall, losing something in the detail separation capabilities.
Both the 99 Neo and 99 Classics are enveloping, never harsh sounding. The 99 Classics could be considered slightly more analytical only by direct comparison, but the two are very similar.
The two headphones are, as said, extremely comfortable, durable, and beautiful to wear.
The price difference is not huge between the two, so, leaning between one or the other is more a matter of sound preference (and, possibly, personal taste in prefering a slightly fleshy but beautiful wood, or elegant, lower profile black pastic housing).


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July 19, 2019
Click on the link for the full notice to fishers: http://peifa.org/members/docs/MECTS-#4077185 - Notice_to_Fishers_PEI_Halibut_2019-.pdf
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Notice to Fish Harvesters
July 19, 2019 EKME: 4077185 2019
Prince Edward Island Atlantic Halibut Fishery Charlottetown, PE –
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Gulf Region, today announces that fishing will be authorized for Prince Edward Island (PEI) groundfish fixed gear fleet, with vessels less than 13.1716 metres (45 feet) in overall length that have registered to fish Atlantic Halibut in 2019.
INDIVIDUAL ALLOCATION: The Atlantic halibut allocation for the PEI fixed gear fleet in 2019 will be 62.075 metric tonnes. Based on the number of registered participants, an individual catch limit of 250 kg round weight will be implemented. To convert dressed (head on, gutted) weight to round weight, multiply dressed weight by 1.14. SEASON: In 2019, the Prince Edward Island Atlantic halibut fishery will be open for thirty-six consecutive hours, during four separate openings or until the quota is caught. The first two openings will occur on July 24th/25th and July 31st/August 01st . The last two openings will be determined at a later date. During open periods, the fishery will occur from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. the following day. Licences holders are not permitted to leave port until 2 a.m. on the day of an opening and must return to port by 6 p.m. the following day.
When fishing for Atlantic Halibut anywhere in the Gulf of St. Lawrence where a notice of a temporary closure was given due to the presence of North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW), the licence holder shall closely attend their fishing gear at all times and must remove all fishing gear from the water prior to entering port. The licence holder shall also remove all fishing gear from the water as soon as a NARW is observed in the vicinity of the fishing activity when it is safe to do so.
If more than 10% of the quota remains after the fourth opening, a list of eligible licence holders will be created and the quota redistributed based on the initial individual catch limit.
Management measures similar to 2019 include:
•The maximum number of hooks permitted to be fished or on board a vessel at any time is 300.
•Maximum individual by-catch limit of 50kg of cod. All fishing activities must cease once this bycatch limit is reached.
•100% Dockside Monitoring -2- Requirement to report lost and retrieved gear: - As in 2018, the requirement to report lost gear to DFO remains in place.
- NEW requirement – Starting in 2019, licence holders must report the retrieval of any of their own gear previously reported lost to DFO. - The Lost fishing gear form and the Retrieval of previously reported fishing gear form are included in licence conditions and are now available online at: http://www.dfompo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/commercial-commerciale/reporting-declaration-eng.html. - The appropriate forms must be completed and submitted within 24 hours of entering to port (new timeframe).
Requirement to report interactions with marine mammals:- The Marine Mammal Interaction Form will remain included with the licence conditions and must be completed and submitted by email to: firstname.lastname@example.com unless it is filled out online at: http://www.dfompo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals-mammiferes/report-rapport/fish-harvester-pecheur-eng.asp. The form must be submitted within 48 hours of the end of a fishing trip. Please refer to the separate notice attached issued on April 12, 2019 for additional information on Management measures to protect North Atlantic Right Whales.
A map illustrating the Lobster Fishing Areas and the dynamic management areas subject to temporary closures (dynamic zone) is provided in Annex 1 for information purposes only. …/2
For more information contact: Ben Moore A/Area Chief, Resource Management Gulf Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada Charlottetown, PEI (902) 370-7094 Daniel Lapierre A/Regional Senior FAM Officer Gulf Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada Moncton, N.B. 506-851-3846 -3- Map showing the foraging areas and the static closure


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Prognostic significance of ASXL1, JAK2V617F mutations and JAK2V617F allele burden in Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms
Authors Yonal-Hindilerden I, Daglar-Aday A, Akadam-Teker B, Yilmaz C, Nalcaci M, Yavuz AS, Sargin D
Received 7 December 2014
Accepted for publication 3 February 2015
Published 1 June 2015 Volume 2015:6 Pages 157—175
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JBM.S78826
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Peer reviewer comments 4
Editor who approved publication: Dr Martin H Bluth
Ipek Yonal-Hindilerden, Aynur Daglar-Aday, Basak Akadam-Teker, Ceylan Yilmaz, Meliha Nalcaci, Akif Selim Yavuz, Deniz Sargin
Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Fatih-Istanbul, Turkey
Background: Despite insights into the genetic basis of Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (Ph-negative MPNs), a significant proportion of essential thrombocythemia (ET) and primary myelofibrosis (PMF) patients present with no known MPN disease alleles. There were no previous studies investigating the impact of ASXL1 mutations in Ph-negative MPNs in Turkey. In the current study, we investigated the prognostic significance of ASXL1 mutations in Turkish MPN patients. We also aimed to determine the prognostic significance of JAK2V617F allele burden and the relationship of JAK2V617F mutation with ASXL1 mutations in Ph-negative MPNs.
Methods: About 184 patients from a single center diagnosed with Ph-negative MPNs were screened for ASXL1, JAK2V617F mutations, and JAK2V617F allele burden: 107 ET and 77 PMF.
Results: A total of 29 ASXL1 mutations were detected in 24.7% of PMF and 8.4% of ET patients. ASXL1-mutated ET patients showed a trend toward an increase in the incidence of cerebrovascular events and higher total leukocyte counts. ASXL1-mutation in PMF was associated with older age and a higher prevalence of bleeding complications. In univariate analysis, overall survival (OS) was significantly reduced in ASXL1-mutated PMF patients. In multivariate analysis, Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System-plus high-risk category and ASXL1 mutation status were independently associated with shorter survival in PMF. In PMF, mutational status and allele burden of JAK2V617F showed no difference in terms of OS and leukemia-free survival.
Conclusion: We conclude that ASXL1 mutations are molecular predictors of short OS in PMF.
Keywords: Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (Ph-negative MPNs), ASXL1, JAK2V617F, JAK2V617F allele burden
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