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Takaful Emarat using Apple device-as-a-service from MDS
Device-as-a-Service allows insurance provider to equip staff with latest Apple devices
Insurance company Takaful Emarat is using Apple's Device-as-a-Service solution to provide its sales and back office staff with Apple devices.
The Shariah-compliant insurance provider has adopted the service through MDS, to ensure staff have the latest devices to carry out their work and to support the company's drive to a paperless working environment.
Takaful Emarat is the first insurance company in the Middle East to us the DaaS solution. The Device-as-a-Service solution for Apple device speeds product sales, service and delivery through paperless processing and ultimately improves efficiencies by reducing costs of using and maintaining enterprise devices.
Mohammed Al Hawari, Managing Director, Takaful Emarat said: "The insurance industry of tomorrow will look entirely different to what it is today. At Takaful Emarat, we are always looking to stay ahead of the curve and sell our products in a seamless way that is flexible to the needs of each and every individual customer. Using Device-as-a-Service model in our customer service centre is one of the steps we have taken towards being a truly agile business."
Fadi Hindi, CEO, Takaful Emarat added: "We are pleased to announce that we are the first insurance company in the Middle East to invest in a new technology pioneered by Apple iOS devices. With the help of MDS, we have reduced our IT department's work load so that they can focus on strategic initiatives to grow our business. MDS has also helped us reduce overall IT costs, increase productivity, strengthen data security and most importantly - improve the customer experience. Our customers can now walk into the Takaful Emarat service centre buy or renew a policy with minimum paperwork required."
Roger Kakhia, Executive Vice President, MDS said: "Adopting a paperless strategy and using digitised files instead enables firms to take advantage of other emerging technology trends - especially mobile devices and the cloud. These technologies have the potential to improve customer service and help professionals improve their productivity through anywhere, anytime access. Takaful Emarat is the first insurance company in the Middle East to implement this emerging technology and adopting best practices makes them a game changer in the industry. We are delighted that MDS has been able to support Takaful Emarat in their decision to go paperless by implementing Device-as-a-Service solution for Apple devices. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship and delivering many more successful projects together."


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Moon is in Gemini today and we will be doing double-takes. The Moon makes 4 hard squares to the Sun- happened already the Mercury Neptune and Venus in Pisces.
GEMINI Moon is good for the gift of the gab- bad for making decisions.
Beware of promises that you cant keep.
Moon opposes Mars in Sagittarius tonight PDT- more red planet connections.
Speaking of staring the bull in the eye.
The MOON occults GIANT RED BULL"S EYE STAR ALDEBARAN tonight
Look the Bull shit straight in the eye tonight as the Moon will be near Aldebaran the giant red star of the bull's eye in the Constellation of Taurus. This is one of the four main Royal Stars in the sky and is the point of Archangel Michael.
This is a wonderful time to visualize looking in the bull's eye and asking for straight advice. Also converse with Archangel Michael.
The famous 7 sisters of the Pleiades will be just above the Moon.
The Moon will actually occult the star visibly as seen from northern Europe.
BTW the Moon is n the midst of a series of 49 monthly occultations of Aldebaran that began on January 29, 2015, and will conclude on September 3, 2018. That seems rather awesome, doesn't it?
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I'm finally here. My brain is in it.
I can do Wednesday. The morning routine has beaten me up and down for two days so I'm broken in again. Thursday will be cool and Friday's are a breeze.
I made a tart to welcome the weekend. I'm thinking forward and being proactive.
This week I need a big chocolate hit. Summer is not over so I wanted something that can be served chilled - it's still pushing 30 degrees C everyday in these parts and I'm not complaining.
Something bright and tangy to keep things refreshing means lemon is in store. I went for a tangy lemon curd made creamy with milky white chocolate.
Since the filling is pre-cooked, we need to fully bake the pastry shell first. Baking chocolate pastry is tricky because it is already brown so how do we know when it is cooked through and getting crispy without that golden hue cue?
You look for a matte appearance. It should feel dry to the touch and will still be a bit soft. If it is hard when still hot in the oven, then it is over-baked and it will shatter into pieces when you try to slice through it.
Another tip: chocolate pastry tends to be more frail since cocoa powder replaces a portion of the wheat flour. To make sure it doesn't crumble apart on you, be a little more aggressive with your butter incorporation - it should be evenly distributed rather than having solid bits of fat as you would normally strive for in regular sweet pastry. A great technique is called "fraisage" where you use the palm of your hand to smear the shaggy dough against your work surface to incorporate the butter. You only need to do this 3 or 4 times and then gather the dough together in a ball to rest in the fridge as usual.
Chocolate and lemon may seem like strange combo but it really works with good quality bitter chocolate. Natural cocoa and bittersweet chocolate have a sourness and fruitiness to them that really complements citrus flavours.
I prefer it way over chocolate and orange.
I hope you feel inspired and eager enough to make this and say "Hello!" to Friday a little sooner.
Double Dark Chocolate Lemon Tart
Makes one 9 or 10-inch tart
For the crust:
1 cup plus 2 tbsp (160g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
1/3 cup (40g) icing sugar
¼ tsp salt
7 tbsp (100g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg, well beaten
1 large egg, well beaten
For the lemon filling:
½ cup granulated sugar
Zest of one lemon
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
pinch of salt
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 oz (100g) white chocolate, chopped
For the chocolate layer:
4 oz (113g) dark chocolate (60% cocoa), finely chopped
4 oz (113g) dark chocolate (60% cocoa), finely chopped
1/3 cup (80ml) 35% whipping cream
To make the tart dough, combine flour, cocoa, icing sugar and salt in a large bowl or in the bowl of a food processor. Add cold cubed butter and pulse or rub in until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add beaten egg and pulse until it forms clumps. Bring the dough together to form a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Between two sheets of lightly floured parchment paper, roll the tart dough to just over 1/8-inch thickness. Gently transfer dough to a 9 or 10-inch round tart pan with removable bottom. Press the dough into the tart pan, trimming away any excess dough. Chill the tart shell in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Dock the pastry liberally with a fork and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until the pastry looks dry and set. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the filling, whisk together sugar, lemon zest, eggs and yolks in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Whisk in salt and lemon juice and place the bowl over a pot with ½-inch of simmering water. Whisk over the heat for 2 minutes. Switch to a silicone spatula and stir constantly until very thick, like the consistency of pudding. This takes another 5-10 minutes. Remove lemon curd from heat and pass through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Immediately stir in butter and white chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Transfer curd to a small jar or airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Once chilled, spread into baked pastry shell and chill again for 30 minutes.
To make the chocolate topping, heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Add chopped chocolate and let stand off the heat for a minute before stirring until glossy and smooth. Immediately pour over lemon filling and spread evenly. Chill until set and serve chilled.


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A set of six.
Hardywood's Raspberry Stout pours black with a thin orange/tan head. The aroma is gigantic; raspberries and chocolate. You can smell it a couple of feet away from the glass. Even to someone like me who isn't usually crazy about sweet stouts, this thing smells delicious. It tastes great, too; dense, roasted malt and coffee. The raspberries might be a little too dominant on the finish, but I can't really complain.
If Hardywood's Raspberry Stout is good, the barrel aged version, with added vanilla beans, is just remarkable. It pours black, and the head is thin and tan. The raspberries are strong on the aroma again, and so is the vanilla and butter from the bourbon barrel aging. The vanilla comes through strong on the flavor, thanks to the addition of vanilla beans. The tart raspberries are there, too, and a strong, bitter, roasted malt finish. Coffee and bitter chocolate notes, and a boozy tone that's appropriate at more than 12% ABV. Hardywood is just knocking the oak aged beers of the park lately. As they do here.
In my last set of reviews, I reviewed Hardywood's barrel aged version of their Sidamo coffee stout. This is the non-aged version. It's not quite as good as the aged version, but still delicious, and much better than the brewery's discontinued Mocha Belgique coffee porter. This stout pours very dark brown with an average head that fades fast. The coffee and bitter, roasted malt make the aroma smell great. The flavor doesn't disappoint, and adds some coffee and a little lemon hoppy finish. Very good.
Great Lakes Conway Irish Ale is not great and not awful. It pours a clear orange color with a little foam. The aroma is mild caramel, sweet fruit, nuts, grass. The flavor adds apple and sweet tea notes. I didn't hate it. I won't buy it again.
Barrier Brewing's Imposter Pilsner pours pale yellow. Average carbonation, fairly high amount of foam. The aroma is malt, yeast, pears. Clean, mild, slightly sweet flavor.
Shilkmake IPA is a collaboration by Omnipollo and Tired Hands Brewing. This is a tangy, sweet IPA that's far sugarier than what I usually go for. But it's different enough that I enjoyed it quite a bit. It pours a creamy, cloudy orange with little head. The aroma is mild, but there's some citrus and berries present. What I really picked up on in the flavor was the wheat malt, the sugar, and citrus hops. It reminds me of a fruitier version of Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Extra, which is a beer I've come to love.


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text: Carl 22 Report post Posted August 2, 2016 Got to speak with Matthew Nelson, who along with his twin brother Gunnar (Greg interviewed him last year), makes up the group Nelson. They're back on tour with the show Ricky Nelson Remembered, which celebrates the life and music of their famous father.Ricky Nelson had his first #1 hit ("Poor Little Fool") when he was 18; Matthew and Gunnar were 23 when they had theirs ("Love And Affection"). Ricky Nelson never wrote a #1 song though, and didn't get going as a songwriter until the '70s when he put together his Stone Canyon Band. Songwriting became a very fulfilling endeavor, and he passed that on to his sons. Here's what Matthew had to say on the subject:I asked him about songwriting. I said, "Why did you start so late?" And in a nutshell, he said, "Listen, I would have given away all of my #1 records that I had early in my career for 'Garden Party,' because it was a part of me. If you continue to write songs and you're lucky enough to have a hit with a song you wrote, you'll know what I'm talking about, because there's nothing like that feeling."He said, "Hey, it felt great to have hit records other people wrote for me. But when you've written something that becomes a part of people's lives, a part of their soundtrack, there really is nothing like that. I still get a rush every time I hear one of my songs on the radio."Gunnar and I are still that way: If one of my songs comes on the radio, it's still a rush. I know what he was talking about.My dad actually never wound up writing a #1 song, and Gunnar and I were lucky enough to have that. We wrote our hits.Matthew and Gunnar were 18 when they lost their dad in a 1985 plane crash. One vivid memory Matthew shared I found quite moving. When he was 11 years old, he wrote a song and played it for his dad. Ricky Nelson didn't say anything about it, but when the twins turned 12, he surprised them by taking them into the studio to record the song. The backup singers who helped out turned out to be the Pointer Sisters.I haven't seen the Ricky Nelson Remembered show, but it sounds incredible. Kent Kotal at Forgotten Hits wrote this as part of his review:The Nelson Brothers came out and did a fitting tribute to the music of their father, telling little known stories and showing vintage video clips and home movies. Their vocals and musicianship were outstanding for a two-man band ... stellar in fact.Here's Kent with the guys:At one point, Matthew said that doing the show is "obviously selfish," but there has to be some kind of push to get these songs back into the zeitgeist. A great example are the broadway shows that have reinvigorated the music of acts like Abba and The Four Seasons.Here's the full interview with Matthew Nelsonhttp://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/matthew_nelson/Another Forgotten Hits review of the show is here:http://forgottenhits60s.blogspot.com/2014/12/another-forgotten-hits-concert-review.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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DEAR VIDEO GAME EXPERT: Where do the bad guys go when they die? Some say they go to hell, others say they just rot in the ground. But the thing is, when I kill them, their bodies just disappear after a little while. What happened to the bodies?!- ALT165
ALT165: There is a special place in hell for bad guys, but most of us have to wait a very long time before they get there! At first, it seems like things are going great! You spend all this time together, but then they just disappear. They don't call or text you back. It's super frustrating! When you finally do get a hold of them, they end up saying, "This is it, I've had enough," which makes zero sense 'cause like we hadn't seen each other in a month. *sigh* Love is a ruthless game, and bad guys are nothing but trouble, trouble, trouble. Hang in there, okay? Promise me you won't kill anymore of your ex's. Believe me, everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we're 22, ooh-ooh!
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4 Reasons Having A Second Job in Hospitality Will Lessen Your Stress
Though the thought of two jobs is somewhat daunting to those who've never attempted it, the majority of people in the double job grind actually say the opposite. Working two jobs actually lessens stress. Why? Well the most obvious reason, extra money! Having a second job also means having a second paycheck. Whether that paycheck is used to bridge the gap us underpaid 9-5ers of the world tend to face between paychecks (you know, that 3 day period of time when you're contemplating if you can afford late night fries and a frosty), or a little extra spending money, money is money, and it's glorious.
Secondly, most people who work two jobs will tell you that they consider their second job to be something they do because they enjoy it. Maybe fun is pushing it, but they wouldn't be working it if it were miserable, let's put it that way. For me, one particular industry really stood out when it came to lessening the stress of my daily life.
The hospitality industry is probably the most common of second jobs. Waitressing and bartending shifts are usually flexible, and most of the time restaurants are looking for people they can consider "fill ins," the people who are actually willing to work the holidays or stay late on a Friday night. By why is hospitality such a stress reliever?
1. All. Out. Debauchery.
I don't care what restaurant you choose to work in, every restaurant has its fair share of funny business. Whether it's the token clown copping a feel as you refill sodas, the bartender giving you the "leftovers," of his frozen drinks, or the epic wipeouts the whole kitchen witnesses the days you forget to wear your non-slips, you will find it's almost impossible to really stay uptight and stressed while working in the service industry.
2. The Melting Pot Theory
This is just from my own personal experiences, but the hospitality industry attracts the most eclectic personalities on this Earth. You'll find there's the kind, caring types that don't mind listening to you vent or giving you advice over a cup of coffee, the clowns, the partiers, the old, the young, and everything in between. The craziest thing though is that you find friendship in the most unlikely of characters.
I knew one bartender who also worked as a tour guide all around South Florida. The guy was goofy as could be but he was like a walking history book. Always had some cool piece of knowledge to share or some crazy story about how he and his tour group almost drown in a rainstorm on a pontoon in the Everglades.
Another guy drank an orange soda every day without fail, and another woman collected cow figurines. If there's one thing I do know, it's that I don't like pontoons, orange soda, or cows but I'm still friends with all three of those people to this day.
3. You're Forced To Be Nice
The number one rule in hospitality. It's not like your office job where you can plug in one headphone and still listen in silent judgment as your incompetent cube mate rants and raves about why he should have gotten a bigger raise or why the Miami Dolphins are destined for a winning season after 17 losing years.
There were times I sat wallowing in my own misery all day. Whether it was a bad breakup or the dull defeat of flopping a big presentation, I would dread going to work. My day would drag on and my night shift seemed like just another obstacle I had to "get through." But every time without fail I'd get to work only to find myself laughing or smiling or greeting the nice old lady who said I had beautiful earrings with genuine happiness in my heart. Somehow, someway kindness is contagious. It's reciprocated, and even if it feels forced to start, I guarantee it will end up feeling genuine by the end of the night.
4. The Free Food & Drinks
Okay, let's bring it back now y'all. One of the biggest perks and stress relieving parts about working in the biz is the free food! (and drinks). At some point or another the cooks will do you a solid, and even if they don't there's always perfectly good food to be sent back and employee items to be comped. Whether it's just free soup and salad or a burger on the house, it's soup and salad and burgers that you don't have to buy or cook, and that is a beautiful thing my friend.
Plus, waiters and waitresses and bartenders are always down for a drink… or 6. It could be a Tuesday night at 8:30 or a Friday night at 12am–I guarantee that someone will want to drink with you. Why? No reason. Don't need one. I remember going for drinks three nights straight one week all because some random scientist blew up the news saying it was going to be the end of the world. So we celebrated the night it was supposed to end, the day it was supposed to end, and the day after, because well, we survived!
So there you have it. Having a second job in the hospitality industry really does lessen your stress. It's one of the few industries where you're encouraged to have fun, be happy, and really get along with your co-workers all while making money and eating free.
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North Melbourne (Last year 10 wins) – 13.5 wins – $1.80 Over / $1.95 Under
Looking back: North Melbourne had a tumultuous year in 2013 with a heartbreaking run of close games going against them. Whether or not that will leave some mental scars will be intriguing going into this season. On paper the squad looks ominous and if they can get a breakout season from one or two of their up and coming young stars it should bode well for a better season and a spot in the finals.
What went wrong: A glaring weakness seemed to be their defence. They lacked the ability to stop other teams from scoring heavily. You can see from their opposition points totals in losses how poorly they were defending. Granted, they do play on Etihad Stadium which tends to be free flowing and high scoring but if they want to be prominent in September they need to have a better mix of offence and defence.
Points Allowed in their Losses
0 – 70 – twice (in torrential rain against Fremantle and Gold Coast)
70 – 80 – once
90 or more – 9 times
Losing close games was a strong suit for the Roos last year which is not a good thing. Of their 12 loses they had 10 under 17 points and of those there were 5 games that they lost by 4 points or less. That is heart wrenching stuff for fans.
Games Lost by under 17 points
Collingwood – 16
Geelong – 4
Hawthorn – 3
West Coast – 2
Adelaide – 1
Gold Coast – 15
Brisbane – 12
Carlton – 1
Adelaide – 9
Hawthorn – 14
Player movement: In what can be described as a calculated off-season, the Roos scooped up Nick Dal Santo from the Saints as he was a Free Agent. Dal Santo will add some extra class into the midfield and should complement their tough inside midfielders like Ziebell and Cunnington. The Roos also used their first pick to select father son prospect Luke McDonald. McDonald has starred at VFL level and should play double digit games in 2014 from all reports. At this stage of their list's development, no big losses were felt and the stability going into next season is appealing.
What to expect: North Melbourne will put themselves in practically every game this season as they did this year. Last season the two losses over 3 goals were to Fremantle and Sydney who played off in a preliminary final. If their skipper, Andrew Swallow, can come back from an achilles injury and they can get big seasons from Goldstein in the ruck, Petrie and Thomas up forward and Thompson down back they will be in good stead. A worrying trend for the Roos is their reliance on Harvey and Wells to provide that X-Factor. They don't seem to have star quality game winners outside of those two who are senior players. If Dal Santo can take on some of that work load and players like Mullet and Black continue to improve they should be in the finals hunt.
Draw: North Melbourne have 10 seemingly very winnable games (against WBD, PA, GC, BRIS, MEL, STK, GWS, WBD, ADE, MEL). The next tier of games will decide their season. If they can get another 4 or 5 wins (against ESS, COLL, WCE, RICH, ADE, BRIS, HAW, CARL, GEE) they will push for a top 4 spot. North Melbourne only play Hawthorn, Sydney and Fremantle once this season which looks favourable. With 11 games at Etihad Stadium they should be a very difficult match up for any team under the roof and with 2 more games in Hobart and at the MCG, it looks like a reasonable draw overall for the Roos.
Final Word: I have heard Scott say that he is sticking with his game plan and that the players need to execute better under pressure. Whilst I agree in some respects, there is no doubt, quality defence wins big finals matches. The all out rebound/slingshot turnover football that they like to play under the dome is not conducive to big September games at the MCG. I think they can be a nuisance come September without seriously pushing for a flag.
As for 14 wins to win an over bet here, it looks like the bookies also see North Melbourne as a big improver given their penchant for losing a close game or two in the past. If they can get on the favourable side of that ledger there is no doubt they are headed to the finals and if they are over the mental scars in close finishes they should be able to hold their nerve enough to get to 13 or 14 wins. 7 teams (including Essendon) were good enough to gather 14 wins last season so if forced to pick I would lean to the over 13.5 without seeing much value there at this stage.
North Melbourne OVER 13.5 wins – $1.80


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There is no way around government regulation. Yes, it has its purpose, and many regulations are designed to keep the public safe, but there are others that just seem burdensome. It's enough to drive a good libertarian crazy.
One federal agency, tasked with keeping the public safe, is the FDA. It is a massive agency with 14,648 (2013 est.) employees and a budget of $5.1 billion. It is a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
According to the FDA's website, the agency is responsible for "protecting the public health by assuring that foods (except for meat from livestock, poultry and some egg products which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) are safe, wholesome, sanitary and properly labeled; ensuring that human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective."
They are also responsible for "protecting the public from electronic product radiation, assuring cosmetics and dietary supplements are safe and properly labeled, regulating tobacco products and advancing the public health by helping to speed product innovations."
On the points of medical device safety and speeding product innovations, the agency has the role of regulating the companies that design, manufacture, repackage, relabel and import medical devices through its Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
The FDA also is one of the watchdogs over the cybersecurity of medical devices along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), OEMs, end users and security experts.
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In August, Congress passed the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017. Essentially, the Act reauthorizes several user-fee programs, most notably, the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA). It enhances the pre-market review process. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. The Act will be in force from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2022.
Among other things, the impact of this legislation will be to speed up and make more transparent the premarket FDA device review process. This should benefit patients by getting new medical devices to market more quickly, while maintaining high standards for patient safety.
The Reauthorization Act also requires that "Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall post on the Internet website of the Food and Drug Administration a report on the continued quality, safety, and effectiveness of devices (as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h))) with respect to servicing (as defined in subsection (c))."
This report, by the HHS Secretary, must contain eight elements, including "the status of, and findings to date, with respect to, the proposed rule entitled "Refurbishing, Reconditioning, Rebuilding, Remarketing, Remanufacturing, and Servicing of Medical Devices Performed by Third-Party Entities and Original Equipment Manufacturers; Request for Comments" published in the Federal Register by the Food and Drug Administration on March 4, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 11477)."
"I will say that with all the pending regulatory questions from the HR 2118, we have started assessing our third-party repairs and PMs, and are working to develop multiple plans to be able to take action on whatever decision is finally made," says Joshua Virnoche, MBA, CBET, manager of clinical engineering for JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas.
"Obviously, over-regulation hurts everyone, the service industry, health care providers, and the patient, but providing a concrete baseline standard can prevent third parties from 'corner cutting' as a way to undercut the OEMs," he says.
"I feel with the parts component, a company that goes through the 510k approval process can provide us with an equivalent part with savings over the OEM, and I'm still comfortable using 510k approved third-party parts. That being said, there are certain cases over the last year where the OEM pricing has become more competitive, and sometimes better than a third party," Virnoche adds.
The HR 2118 proposed legislation that Virnoche refers to was introduced in the U.S. House on April 25, 2017. It is titled the: "Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act." That legislation, among other things, would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the registration of establishments that service devices. In May, it moved to the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of November 2017, no further action has been taken and there have been no votes on the legislation.
The legislation would have to be passed by both the House and the Senate before going to the president for his signature before becoming law.
Medical Devices and FDA Review
When an OEM of medical devices wants to bring a new product to market, they have a few approaches depending on the device and its use. If they want the device cleared, they need to first receive 510(k) (named for a section in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) clearance from the FDA. Manufacturers are pleased that the new legislation allows them to start selling their new products in a more timely manner.
The FDA can either "clear" the device or "approve" it. The difference is that to get clearance, the submitter of a 510(k) form must show that the device is "substantially equivalent to a device that is already legally marketed for the same use," according to the FDA's website.
For approval (premarket approval or PMA), the "PMA applicant must provide reasonable assurance of the device's safety and effectiveness." This process requires a more stringent review than the 510(k) process as it is generally reserved for high-risk devices.
Lower risk Class I devices and some Class II devices are considered to be 510(k) exempt and do not require FDA review. Although these devices are exempt, they must still "be suitable for their intended use, be adequately packaged and properly labeled, have establishment registration and device listing forms on file with FDA and be manufactured under a quality system (with the exception of a small number of Class I devices that are subject only to complaint files and general recordkeeping requirements)," according to the agency's website.
Not only does the FDA regulate the types of medical devices that might come to mind like imaging equipment, but also "simple items like tongue depressors and bedpans, heart pacemakers, dental devices and surgical implants and prosthetics."
In addition to clearing or approving medical devices, the FDA also tracks devices in case a device should present a risk to the public and must be recalled.
Medical device OEMs must pay registration fees to the FDA along with fees when new devices are listed with the agency. Fees are also collected when the OEM develops a new device and takes it to market. Part of the purpose of these fees is to help the agency with its goal of bringing safe devices to patients in as expedient a manner as possible.
Evaluating the Safety of Servicing
On March 4, 2016, the FDA opened a "docket" requesting comments from those involved in the servicing of medical devices. All FDA dockets are administered under the Federal Dockets Management System (FDMS) located at Regulations.gov and allow for submission of comments electronically.
The docket was later followed up with an FDA public workshop titled; "Refurbishing, Reconditioning, Rebuilding, Remarketing, Remanufacturing, and Servicing of Medical Devices Performed by Third-Party Entities and Original Equipment Manufacturers, October 27-28, 2016."
According to the FDA, the workshop included four general themes: "1) Establish working definitions for third-party and OEM activities. 2) Discuss benefits and challenges that stakeholders encounter, potential benefits and risks to patients/users, and failure modes of devices introduced as a result of performing activities associated with third-party entities. 3) Identify current best practices and discuss alternative methods to mitigate risks associated with performing activities associated with third-party entities. 4) Determine whether specific procedures are necessary for each activity as it relates to third-party services performed."
The original request for comments included questions like; "What evidence exists regarding actual problems with the safety and/or performance of devices that result from these activities? Specific examples should be submitted" and "What are the potential risks (patients/users) and failure modes (devices) introduced as a result of performing the previously defined activities on medical devices? Please speak to issues common to all devices as well as specific risks with specific devices."
Maybe most important to the HTM and ISO community was the question: "What information do third-party entities need in order to perform these activities in a way that results in safe and effective operation of the medical device? Please provide specific examples."
Another question that seemed to put the onus on non-OEM service was this question: "These activities are performed by OEMs and various third-party entities, including hospitals and humanitarian organizations. Are the risks different depending on who performs the previously mentioned activities?"
The feedback received in response to the docket came from a variety of stakeholders including OEMs, HTM professionals, ISOs, professional associations and health care systems.
The FDA identified several themes that interlaced the comments gathered from stakeholders. Among the most prominent themes were the need for quality management systems, the need for specialized training, the importance of utilizing quality replacement parts and the availability of those parts and the availability of full specifications.
The goals and motivations of all stakeholders in this issue are not aligned. Some have competing interests. Many of the concerns were expressed in our October 2017 cover story; "Right to Repair; Pushing for Access and Concessions." In that story, we stated that "The frustration for the HTM profession for several years has been the general inaccessibility of service manuals, passwords, replacement parts and/or access to training that fits into their employer's budget."
While some issues related to this topic have begun to be addressed at the state level, the overlapping issue of service manuals, service keys and passwords is a point of contention that has been ongoing. These issues also revealed themselves in the FDA docket submissions, where the ability to provide quality repairs is often seen as hampered by the lack of accessibility to these items.
Also, an attempt to address the question of "What information do third-party entities need in order to perform these activities in a way that results in safe and effective operation of the medical device?" was made by George Mills of The Joint Commission.
In January of 2017, he added a new element of performance (EP) (EC.01.01.01, EP 3), which states: "The organization has a library of information regarding inspection, testing, and maintenance of its equipment and systems. Note: This library includes manuals, procedures provided by manufacturers, technical bulletins, and other information." (Unfortunately, Mills has since left The Joint Commission).
Many Biomeds Lack Access
There is the concern that some service providers will be cut out of contention when it comes to the formation of any new standards from trade organizations that could influence the FDA. One of those newly proposed standards comes from the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
This again gets back to the concern about the withholding of passwords, equipment manuals and service keys by manufacturers. This practice, which has long vexed those in the HTM community, has been ignored by MITA, according to the International Association of Medical Equipment Remarketers and Servicers Inc. (IAMERS), a diagnostic imaging trade association. IAMERS cites MITA's imaging standard for servicers.
Part of the organization's concern is that MITA submitted comments to the FDA docket that it seeks to have all servicers of medical equipment providing the same level of quality and safety. This standard is expected in light of the fact that not all service providers have access to the resources needed to service that equipment.
IAMERS' contention is that the MITA standard would have the effect of excluding independent diagnostic imaging servicers from contracting with end users. They contend that the MITA standard would induce the same standards on ISOs that the FDA imposes on manufacturers (21 C.F.R. 820) with no means for those servicers to access passwords, equipment manuals and service keys.
Many equipment buyers have learned that the one juncture of leverage they have is to request service manuals, software keys and passwords at the point of purchase. This should be a part of every negotiation. When capital purchases are not being made, this leverage is not a viable option.
FDA Recognizing Personal Medical Technology
The FDA has recently announced some innovative ways it is helping in the development of new devices. In an October 24, 2017 press release, quoting FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the FDA announced a new development tool that would be useful in providing feedback to engineers who design heart failure devices.
"First, we've completed our first qualification of a medical device development tool (MDDT) to provide a more objective platform for developing devices in a key area of medicine – cardiovascular health," Gottlieb says.
"Today's newly qualified MDDT is a 23-item questionnaire that measures health information that is reported directly by patients with heart failure. The tool can be used to measure a heart failure patient's health status, including clinical symptoms and the physical and social limitations caused by this condition. Such a tool has the potential to help engineers designing heart failure devices to more efficiently and accurately quantify how much their device could actually improve a patient's quality of life," he adds.
"By qualifying the tool under the FDA's new, voluntary program, it will make it easier for product developers to rely on the outputs of this newly qualified tool as part of their development plans. Innovators can trust in advance that the agency has already found the outputs of these measures to be reliable," the statement continues.
According to a spokesperson at the FDA: "[The] FDA is still gathering and analyzing information to make an informed decision on changes in policy regarding those engaged in third-party service and repair. Our official remarks and proposals will be available in mid-May when our congressionally mandated report on the subject is due to become public."
As the FDA moves forward in its oversight of medical equipment and the safety of the public, it has several arguments to consider. What side it will come down on is not yet known, but that decision could impact the day-to-day work of biomeds and ISOs.
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A REAL estate lobbyist says Australians struggling to buy a home should simply work two jobs.
Real Estate Institute of Australia president, Malcolm Gunning was speaking to the ABC's 7.30 program when he made the controversial suggestion.
"Do the hard yards. Maybe even, god forbid, get two jobs," he said on Thursday night.
"Now, your viewers will hate that, OK, but many, many people do it — a lot of our migrants work two jobs."
His comments did not go down well on social media.
Mr Gunning also suggested people unable to find affordable rental accommodation in Sydney and Melbourne should move to Perth.
"The reason the rents haven't dropped, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney, is because of population growth," he said.
"If you want to live on the fringe of the city, it's affordable, if you want to live closer to the city, it's expensive.
What we need to do is create jobs in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and I'm sure many of your viewers, if they can earn the same money, they'd bolt."
Home values in Perth fell 0.6 per cent in August, according to figures released this week, to be down 1.5 per cent over the past 12 months.
Corelogic estimated the median Perth house price at $477,538 in August.
But this drop in house prices is offset by recent moves by the big banks to increase interest rates.
ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank raised rates on Thursday while Westpac did the same last week.


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Firefighters Save 9 Puppies, Some With Minor Burns, From House Fire
A litter of puppies had a brush with death in Oregon this week. "Early this morning, Fire District 3 responded to a structure fire in Central Point that displaced a family," firefighters wrote on Facebook. Thanks to the brave efforts of the firefighters, nine young pups, some with minor burns, and their mother were pulled out of a burning home in Jackson County. The lucky pups will be up for adoption in a few weeks.


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text: Recently completed works. The bowls with stone inserts are especially fun. I've used Petoskey stones and Agates in these. The first picture shows a gourd bowl with twisted seagrass and trade beads. Also included are a selection of twined bags, necklaces, ornaments and lastly, a gourd with deer hair cones around the perimeter. I hope you enjoy looking!


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The Collaborative Research Centre presents and further advances its activities and results to and with a wider academic public through a number of formats. The most important of these are the annual conferences, the weekly colloquium, individual workshops, panels at international conferences organized by members and/or related to the SFB's activities, as well as research seminars specifically designed for the Integrated Research Training Group.
The weekly colloquium of the Collaborative Research Centre provides every semester a forum for presentations by external guests as well as by members of the SFB within a tailored thematic framework. Presentations are generally complemented by comments from members of the SFB, helping to create a common ground for discussion between guests, the Collaborative Research Centre, as well as the wider academic public.
Annual Conferences
Presenting the Collaborative Research Centre's work to a wider international academic public, mobilizing external expertise and excellence, as well as strengthening internal connection within the SFB, every year one major conference is organized that addresses one specific dimension of the research programme.
Research Seminars & Summer/Winter Schools
Encouraging in-depth joint discussion between the scholars at the SFB, the research seminars and summer/winter schools provide space and opportunity to consider specific conceptual and methodological dimensions of the Collaborative Research Centre's work. Research seminars commonly address PhD candidates in particular but are also prepared by thematic working groups or individual scholars of the SFB to provide an arena for intellectual exchange and problem-solving.
Lectures & Lecture Series
In addition to lectures lecture series held by the participating institutions of the SFB, the Collaborative Research Centre's guest researchers present their work and findings during their research stays in specialized lectures.
Workshops & Conferences
In addition to the colloquium and the annual conferences, thematic workshops and conferences are organized by the projects as well as by the thematic working groups or individual members of the SFB.


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last days n nights - dubai
As I just woke up I have a little time to spend here before hitting the pool. Let me fill you up with what´s been happening these last days n nights! Well, it has been a bit hectic to say the least :) These last days have been a lot about music: Concerts by 6ix9ine and Akon and superDJs as Black Coffee and Virgil Abloh. The start of the weekend has also been about birthday celebrations where we met up to celebrate MKH at his own superplace Habtoor! We started up at Andreea´s with brunch and the cakes that came in during all day all night. Ofc in the shape of cars with MKH written over them :) Magic little crowd of people and how I do find out constantly how much I do love Dubai! Sometimes I feel like Dubai is a bit like Las Vegas, although more classy and more luxurios. No need for hookers walking the streets, cheap chicks and dudes or drunken or high people everywhere. High atmosphere, best music and great crowd: That is truly what matters! <3
Today will be all about the gym and the pool. This evening will be best spent at home in front of netflix and with some Ben&Jerrys! xoxo


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Arsene Wenger has slammed a decision by Premier League clubs to not use VAR next season, calling the decision "very, very bad" and warning that it leaves English football "behind the rest of the world."
Premier League clubs voted on Friday that the much-debated video assistant referee system will not be used in the competition next season as testing continues in cup games.
Wenger criticised the decision after Arsenal were denied a possible penalty for handball in the first half of Sunday's 2-1 loss at Newcastle.
"The referee is the referee. What you want is to help the referees. Unfortunately the Premier League has again decided not to go for VAR and personally I believe that is a very, very bad decision," Wenger told a news conference.
"The Premier League has been created with people who had a progressive mind and wanted to be in front of the rest in Europe. It worked.
"Overall I believe that with that decision [to not use VAR] we are behind the rest in the world and that every big game this season has been decided by mistakes that could have been avoided with VAR, especially in the Champions League with Manchester City and Liverpool.
"The young generation is used to [VAR] and worldwide they might move away from us because they see that in other countries they do it."
Manchester City were denied a second goal against Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal when it was incorrectly ruled offside. They went on to lose 2-1 and were eliminated 5-1 on aggregate.


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Don't stop as temps drop!
As summer turns to fall, mosquitoes are still around. Don't forget to protect yourself against bites.
Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites
Use Insect Repellent
Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
*See EPA's search tool here.
Tips for Everyone
- Always follow the product label instructions.
- Reapply insect repellent as directed.
- Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing.
- If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
Tips for Babies & Children
- Always follow instructions when applying insect repellent to children.
- Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old.
- Do not apply insect repellent onto a child's hands, eyes, mouth, and cut or irritated skin.
- Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child's face.
- Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children under 3 years old.
Natural insect repellents (repellents not registered with EPA)
- We do not know the effectiveness of non-EPA registered insect repellents, including some natural repellents.
- To protect yourself against diseases spread by mosquitoes, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent.
- Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness.
- Visit the EPA website to learn more.
Protect your baby or child
- Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs.
- Cover crib, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
- Treat items, such as boots, pants, socks, and tents, with permethrin* or buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.
- Permethrin-treated clothing will protect you after multiple washings. See product information to find out how long the protection will last.
- If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions.
- Do not use permethrin products directly on skin.
*In some places, such as Puerto Rico, where permethrin products have been used for years in mosquito control efforts, mosquitoes have become resistant to it. In areas with high levels of resistance, use of permethrin is not likely to be effective.
Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside your home
- Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outside.
- Use air conditioning when available.
- Sleep under a mosquito bed net if air conditioned or screened rooms are not available or if sleeping outdoors.
- Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers. Check inside and outside your home. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
Control mosquitoes outside your home
Remove standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs
- Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
- Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs.
- For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
- Use larvicides to treat large containers of water that will not be used for drinking and cannot be covered or dumped out.
- If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
Kill mosquitoes outside your home
- Use an outdoor insect spray made to kill mosquitoes in areas where they rest.
- Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture, or under the carport or garage. When using insecticides, always follow label instructions.
Control mosquitoes inside your home
Keep mosquitoes out
- Install or repair and use window and door screens. Do not leave doors propped open.
- Use air conditioning when possible.
Remove standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs
- Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like vases and flowerpot saucers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
Kill mosquitoes inside your home
- Kill mosquitoes inside your home. Use an indoor insect fogger* or indoor insect spray* to kill mosquitoes and treat areas where they rest. These products work immediately, and may need to be reapplied. When using insecticides, always follow label directions. Only using insecticide will not keep your home free of mosquitoes.
- Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid places like under the sink, in closets, under furniture, or in the laundry room.


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an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ry(ăn′tē-ĭn-flăm′ə-tôr′ē, ăn′tī-)
Preventing or reducing inflammation.
an′ti-in·flam′ma·to′ry n.
(Medicine) reducing inflammation
(Pharmacology) any anti-inflammatory drug, such as cortisone, aspirin, or ibuprofen
an•ti-in•flam•ma•to•ry(ˌæn ti ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˌæn taɪ-)
adj., n., pl. -ries. adj.
1. acting to reduce certain signs of inflammation, as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.n.
2. a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation.
A drug used to combat inflammation and so decrease pain or discomfort.
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Cox-2 inhibitor - an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks; "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"
hydroxychloroquine, Plaquenil - anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Plaquenil) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and malaria and lupus erythematosus
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"
oxyphenbutazone, Tandearil - an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis
Butazolidin, phenylbutazone - anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin)
Pediapred, prednisolone, Prelone - a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten, Orasone, prednisone - a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
Decadron, dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol, Oradexon - a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
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It is reported that last weekend saw 5 to 20% more new cars sold in the showrooms here as COE premiums declined for the first time in months.
We probably have friends and family members who are looking to buy a car for a host of reasons. Although some might think that cars are not necessary in Singapore, many would beg to differ.
Finance manager Lionel Ng, 58, and his wife, 53, a homemaker, own a MPV vehicle which will be 10 years old in October. Yesterday, they took advantage of the lower COEs to purchase a Toyota Altis which will replace their current car.
Mr. Ng said: "The COE is still very expensive but we cannot wait anymore - I feel a car is a necessity in Singapore but right now, it's priced like a luxury item."
Ms. Evelyn Tan, 36, self-employed, upgraded her vehicle from a 3 year old Toyota Vios to a Mercedes Benz C-Class. She said: "With the trade-in and lower COE, I'm getting a very good deal on my new car." (The Straits Times, August 27, 2012).
I bought my current car about two years ago and I have not really been looking at cars or tracking their prices. A quick check online revealed the following:
1. New Toyota Altis 1.6 Classic (A) @ S$ 123,988
2. New Mercedes Benz C180 (A) @ S$ 214,888
Wow! WOW! WOW!!!!!!
I am used to driving around and would find it hard to adapt to a carless lifestyle. However, to pay so much even for a new Toyota Altis is simply mind-boggling.
If I were to buy a car now, I would look at pre-owned cars.
A 2006 registered Mercedes Benz C180 would, for example, set us back by S$60,000. This means saving S$154,888 for losing 6 years of use. This is rather simplistic, of course, as we would be buying an older car with older technology which would probably cost more to maintain with the wear and tear accumulated over 6 years. However, we would be saving ourselves some hefty depreciation.
Although I would always argue it is not a matter of affordability but a matter of value for money, consumption is always more of an emotive activity for most. So, happy, buy lor! ;)
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Repertory of Elements
Quick Overview
This new book translates the concepts of Homoeopathy and the Elements into the system of a repertory. It uses Scholten's classifications of series and stages and links them with the corresponding groups of remedies.
Up to now it is 'only' a repertory of the elements. Most rubrics list only the mineral remedies, but some rubrics like 'Time', 'Weather', 'Body Sensations' and 'Color Preferences' include plant and animal remedies as well. The chapters on 'Generals' and 'Body' are groundbreaking pearls of a new repertory systematic of the future. There is an extensive list of botanical families and their members, including many new plants, and an unusually extensive list of all remedies of all kingdoms. Every remedy is referred to its larger group. The Mind section as the biggest part of the book contains many new valuable rubrics, but their arrangement appears unusual and takes time to get acquainted with. An index would facilitate this learning process. There is another way to use this book apart from being a new repertory: it is a great way to learn and understand the element theory. For example the rubric 'Winning causes admiration' can indicate all remedies of the silver series, but particularly the rhodium salts. 'Winning' is particularly important for stage 9, and 'admiration' is the theme of the whole silver series. To the German readers: a German translation may take long and is not even decided. So every interested user should consider taking the trouble to read the English version. And we think it is worth it. Because the book is not only a repertory but can be used to study the element theory in depth.


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SG CosmeticsPL
SG is the first brand in Poland to draw inspiration from the traditional Korean skin care. The main concept of the brand was the create the products based on selected, natural ingredients and their unique properties. The plant extracts contained in the cosmetics intensely nourish and enhance cell regeneration.
SG is a Polish brand manufactured in Korea!
As the company responsible for the formulation and design of the products, we strive to launch the latest K-beauty trends in cosmetology and to make them available to those who look for a way to emphasize their natural beauty.
Owing to the clinical and dermatological test, we are certain that our cosmetics will meet your most demanding exceptions.
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There's nothing like turning 30 to send a woman into mild to extreme hysteria. Without warning, cashiers are now calling you "ma'am" (seriously, how rude?) and songs of your prime, are now only played on the radio's Old Skool At Noon set.
You now also want to try erase some of the skin sins you committed in your 20s…whether it was filled with smokey nights of binge drinking with little sleep or summer days basking in baby oil at the beach, the fine lines around your eyes don't get any better from here!
Thanks to some voluntary (and involuntary) lifestyle changes, I can happily say my skin is even better now than it was in my 20s. Acne scars have faded, my breakouts are rare, and it generally looks healthier.
After reading the advice of dermatologists and skin care experts, the following list are some of my favorite anti-aging products—that can all be found at the drugstore:
- Olay Pro X Advanced Cleansing System: I've tried both this cleansing brush and the more expensive Clarisonic and while there are differences, this is a great choice that's easy on the wallet. It gets skin cleaner than just washing alone–thus preventing breakouts and making way for your products to work better.
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 35: I know you've heard it 1,000x before, but daily sunscreen is the most effective measure in preventing the signs of aging, and more importantly protecting against skin cancer. This is a great daily moisturizer that is light weight and goes on smoothly under makeup.
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser: This cleanser has a cult following for a reason. It cleanses without irritating and drying out the skin.
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub: Exfoliating is an important skin care step that people forget. Removing the dead skin cells makes way for new skin cells and softer, brighter skin.
- RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream: Retinol is the Holy Grail of anti-aging. As *we* (yes, you are included since you're over 30 now) get older, our skin's ability to renew itself slows down–thus causing wrinkles and sagging skin. This night formula is great because it's not as harsh on the skin as prescription strength Retinol and fine lines are diminished over time with continued use.


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Jack Straw Cultural Center
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Founded in 1962, Jack Straw Cultural Center serves as the Northwest's only non-profit multidisciplinary audio arts center. This project transformed Jack Straw's public spaces and exterior to actively engage the community and express the vibrant activities within. ORA provided pro bono services to develop the design and assist Jack Straw in securing grants from King County 4Culture and the City of Seattle's Arts and Cultural Affairs. In addition to addressing critical accessibility code compliance, the project expands Jack Straw's programming and exhibition opportunities adjacent to their existing Gallery space. The exterior transformation included new graphics and a sound wave mural created in collaboration with Urban Artworks.
ORA is currently working with Jack Straw to implement additional interior renovations to upgrade exhibition capacity, anticipated to complete in Fall 2014.
Image Credits: Lara Swimmer, ORA


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Visas: Only French citizens can enter French Polynesia without a passport and the visa requirements are much the same as for France itself. Western European and Scandinavian citizens are allowed to stay for up to three months without a visa. Citizens of Canada, the USA, Japan, Singapore and New Zealand can stay up to one month without a visa, but all other visitors need a visa to enter. Public holidays: New Year's Day; Missionary Day (5 March); Good Friday; Easter; Easter Monday; Labour Day; Ascension; Whit Sunday; Whit Monday; Bastille Day (14 July); Assusmption (15 Aug); Internal Autonomy Day (8 Sept); All Saints' Day (1 Nov); Armistice Day (11 Nov); Christmas. Local dishes: French Polynesian cuisine mixes old South Pacific cooking methods with French gastronomy and Italian and Chinese influences. Common throughout the Pacific Food is tamaaraa (food wrapped in banana leaves), cooked in traditional pit ovens, or ahimaa. Popular dishes include smoked bread fruit, mountain bananas, fafa (spinach with young sucking pig), and a variety of seafood. Good reading: Pierre Loti's The Marriage of Loti paints a romantic picture of Tahiti for European readers. W Somerset Maugham's The Moon & Sixpence was inspired by the life of French painter Paul Gauguin. James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific is a series of local stories set against the backdrop of WWII. Years later, he returned to the region to write Return to Paradise and Rascals in Paradise.
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Mike Bertha
February 7, 2014
An actor is learning an ironic lesson about the consequences of his illegal actions down in Texas thanks to a 16-year prison sentence handed down by the courts, recently. John R. Morales was the actor who took a bite out of crime as McGruff the Crime Dog, back in the day. In 2011, Morales was pulled over by police in Texas, who found blueprints for indoor marijuana-growing facilities and pot seeds in the car. What they found at his house, though, was a little more serious.
Authorities searched the guy's place and discovered more than 1,000 pot plants and an entire arsenal of weaponry, including a grenade launcher.
Police raided Morales' home and found the multitude of marijuana plants, ammunition and weapons, which included a grenade launcher, according to court documents obtained by News Fix Now.
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Hello, I am Mr. Goswick.
I am entering into my ninth year as a member of this fantastic district and my seventh year as the Principal of the middle school.
I am originally from Elysian Fields, and spent all of my school years in the district as a student. I worked at two other districts for four years, before returning to our district.
I thoroughly enjoy being able to see our student's success and growth on a daily basis. I believe our students have a great opportunity to be in classrooms taught by master teachers who love what they do.
I do not think there is anything more rewarding than watching the growth and maturity of our students from the time they enter onto our campus as sixth graders and then transition to the high school as ninth graders!
On a personal note, I have been married to my wonderful wife Leah for eleven years, and we have four children whose names are Max, Scout, Lincoln, and Winston. We enjoy spending as much time as possible with our families, who for the most part all live in close proximity to us. Our hobbies include going to the lake and being outside whenever we have the opportunity. I am an avid Texas Ranger's fan and keep track of them as a hobby on almost a daily basis.
I am very proud to say I am from this community and it means a great deal to my family as well. I sincerely appreciate and value the opportunity to serve as your children's principal, and am looking forward to what this year has to offer.


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Fashion Trends We Wish Would Stick Around
We all know how trends come and go in the fashion industry and keeping up with them is always fun, exciting and challenging but don't you just love it when a trend that really suits your style comes up and you don't have to put in too much effort to keep up? Moreover, don't you just love it when trends you love stick around so you don't have to spend tons just to keep up? Some trends are worth following because we know they're good enough to last for a while and some are just not worth the hype and craze. Here are some fashion trends we wish would stick around.
- Boyfriend jeans – they have been around for quite some time now and, to be honest, we wish they'd never leave. Though your boyfriend may not approve, these are something I know most women definitely love to wear because it's just so comfy and stylish. Boyfriend jeans are perfect if you want to nail the street style look to a T.
- Graphic black and white prints – there's nothing more subtly striking than the combination of black and white on graphic geometric print. The color contrast is amazing between these two which makes them the perfect combo to reach for if you want something simple yet stunning. We wish this trend would stick around because it's just so easy to wear and style along with other colors and items.
- Bucket bags – they're perfect as your carry-all tote for summer but that doesn't mean you can't use them the next season. Bucket bags are just convenient. They're able to fit all of your necessities and you can carry it securely (most of the time as a cross body bag or a long over-the-shoulder bag) which is what we all want and need. Even if this trend goes away, I'm pretty sure lots of women would stick to carrying bucket bags in the seasons to come.
- Jumpsuits – though you have to undress and redress fully when having to use the restroom, the hassle is all worth it when you see how fabulous you look in a cute jumpsuit. Jumpsuits are all the rage right now and we're wishing that it never goes out of style because it's just so stylish and chic. Versatility is never an issue when you're wearing a jumpsuit. Most pieces will be able to take you from day to night in a jiffy.
- Sneakers – sneakers aren't really a new thing. They've been around for as long as most of us can remember but today they're more popular than ever with the biggest names in fashion launching their own signature line of kicks that the hottest celebs and models wear off duty with just about anything. We just love how a good pair of sneakers gives an outfit that relaxed cool chick vibe.
These are just some of the trends we wish would stick around for longer. They're stylish yet ever so practical and wearable all year long. What's your favorite trend that you wish would stay?


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Here's our fab faves!
Congratulations to the winners and we hope to see everyone back for the next challenge!
Happy stamping!
Welcome to the Fab Friday Challenge Blog! We are a group of stampers (mostly Stampin' Up demonstrators) who just LOVE to create! Join us every other Friday for a fabulous stamping challenge and enter your project to be picked as a Fab Fave!
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text: Professor dr. Tom Vanwing is the founder of LOCI and full professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Department Educational Sciences (EDWE). He studied Marketing and Informal Educational Sciences (Andragology), in which he made a Ph.D. on professionalization and innovation in non-formal educational settings, with a focus on community development. He also co-founded the Brussels folkhighschool Citizenne (www.citizenne.be) and the Master in Education and Research for Sustainable Development at the Anton De Kom University of Suriname. His main research interest involves contemporary developmental issues and transitions with a scope on 'communities' through an intersectional approach, often in cooperation with other disciplines, such as engineering, biology, economy & policy management. Groups, communities & configurations can be seen as an 'eco-system', in continuous interaction with their physical (natural, urban, rural), economical and societal environment. It is the study of this dynamic that often gains new insights & alternatives for the social quality of live.He teaches (amongst other) Andragology; Management & Innovation for the social & non profit; Sustainable Development: Educational theories and International Policy; Community Development: discourse, theories and paradigms; Social and cultural transition strategies for Sustainability and Development; System Thinking in Education.


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I am so far loving these new tinted lip balms from Miss Sporty. I have been using them for the past couple of days and I find them to be glossy and moisturising while giving your lips a subtle or sheer tint.
Heartbreaker kiss is a red shade which gives your lips a sheer red tint, whilst Gossip Kiss is a peachy orange shade which is almost invisible (on my lips ). It might show up more on paler skin tones. Honey Moon Kiss is a berry shade and of the three I've tried, this is more pigmented and gives your lips the most colour.
The balms are available in five shades at superdrug at the budget price of £1.99.


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The Central Hockey League has voted to unionize with the Professional Hockey Players' Association. Click here to read more.
The ECHL is already unionized, as are the higher-level American Hockey League and NHL.
Now, I've heard from a couple people this could have ramifications for the IHL because not all the CHL owners are jazzed about having to deal with a union. Because the ECHL is also unionized, I doubt any teams would bolt for that circuit, meaning they could potentially want in to the IHL, go the route of junior hockey or, and this is really conjecture on my part, start their own league.
The IHL isn't geographically close to any CHL teams except Youngstown, Ohio, and there has long been speculation that Kevin Kaminski-coached team will wind up in the IHL. We can only hope.
- Did you catch this boxscore? Flint gives up four goals in a 35-second span, then loses 9-4 to visiting Bloomington.
-- By Justin A. Cohn, The Journal Gazette


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Tuesday, 31 May 2011
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Saturday, 21 May 2011
The second one was for Adidas originals- The reference was retro/shoreditch/hoxton so infusing the old with the new- basically wanted them to look ghetto fabulous!! The makeup reference was Andy Warhol pop art and Christin Dior SS11- so drag queen like eyes were rocked!
The clothing store supplying the garms pulled out 4 hours before the show so i was running around like a headless chicken trying to secure stuff! Managed to ring the head office of JD marketing and Rachelle- the legend- purchased a shit load of stuff- realtionships made- silver lining and all that! The girls and boys both danced and it was an unbeleiveable display! So So proud! The dream team- Rachelle Jaques and Stephanie Barlow along with the bestest lisa Marshall- all made it happen!
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All that glitters
These are the shows i styled for Newcastle fashion week. One was the launch of fashion TV vodka- this one i went with a Chanel SS11 inspired look with the eyes- and sleek hair to compliment the boldness of the makeup- wanted a sexy ghoul look, which i think we got pretty bang on!! The clothes were supplied by 'Urban celebrity' and' Frocks and finery' two completely different looks but they worked well together! Carmel Hutchinson rocked the shit out of the event and Chris Dvais togged it all- love a good duo!!
Was a really successful night and everyone was amazing!
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My heart swells...
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: YSL
Just a little picture from a shoot i did last week. This skirt is my new favourite - love the material, colour and all round pleasureable experience of wearing it- laid that on too thick?!
Final hand in on Monday for Uni so the *boring uni chat* will subside and more of the beautiful stuff! 3 days until Italy, To say I'm excited is an understatement!!!
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Shoes- All saints
Cardigan- Unknown/back of wardrobe I appear to have become obsessed with this particular shade of orange- Bloog orange I like to call it.
This cardigan I have had for years! I cannot remember where I got it from as there is no longer a label and I have sewn up more holes in it than I care to remember, but it goes with everything, is the perfect thickness for layering/spring and the colour is perfect nothingness.
The shoes I got in a flash sale- 50% off, so naturally I bought them in two colours- Its justifyable when you get two for the price of one!
Today was my final day of essay torture at Uni! essays have been the bane of my life for the past two weeks! Finally done, whoop!!
The building behind me is apt for so many reasons... prospects indeed.
Have had the most bazaar day,on the way to a photo shoot this morning i stopped to get a coffee which resulted in me getting a clamp on my car and a £150 release fee. Most expensive cup of coffee I have ever had- although it was pointed out to me that will be about as much as I will pay in St Marks square for one in Venice, but that's aloud as it Italian- This was Starbucks.
At work today I was a 'Lynx' angel (my random array of jobs continues) I was rewarding a very sweet young man his gift of a free trip to LA courtesy of Lynx. Their stock just went up, considerably!
I now want to wear wings in every day life, don't see how that would be a problem?
Roll on one week when the Italian job starts- I cannot wait to get some sun, coffee and pasta in Italy, Bellissimo!!
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Professor Chandrajit Bajaj received a 2011-12 Moncrief Grand Challenge Faculty Award to pursue his project on three-dimensional imaging at the molecular level of therapeutic drug targets. He was among seven University of Texas at Austin researchers selected for the award who are confronting what the scientific community has defined as this century's grand challenges in drug design, environmental sustainability and improved oil recovery. The awards range up to $60,000 for a semester.
The awards, funded by the private donations of oilman and philanthropist W. A. "Tex" Moncrief of Fort Worth and an anonymous donor, enable scientists and engineers to work at the Institute for Computational and Engineering Sciences (ICES) on challenges that affect the competitiveness and international standing of the United States.
Grand challenges are problems that must be addressed to achieve a sustainable, economically robust and politically stable future. These involve using computational methods to study such topics as cardiovascular engineering, water sustainability and weather. Other vitally important areas include carbon sequestration, drug design and delivery, advanced materials, rising seas modeling, national security, nano-science and engineering, and computational medicine and biomedicine.
Over the past three years the Moncrief Grand Challenge Awards Program has provided more than $1 million in funding for university faculty to pursue research in computational science and engineering.
For more information, contact: Becky Rische, Institute for Computational and Engineering Sciences (ICES), 512-232-5784, firstname.lastname@example.com.