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(MTI) – The Ebola epidemic featured high on the agenda of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday, the Hungarian foreign minister told journalists.
"The epidemic which has claimed lives in western Africa is more than a healthcare challenge and the EU must take this into consideration," Peter Szijjarto said.
He said that in that part of the world issues on much smaller scale can destroy entire economies or destabilise political systems.
Szijjarto called it a global responsibility to tackle the situation from an economic as well from a political aspect.
He said that the situation in the Middle East, Iraq and Syria was also discussed at the meeting. In this regard the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Four countries of Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Rep and Poland, agreed that the EU should lead efforts aimed at protecting Christians in the region, he added.
Szijjarto said he held talks with Titus Corlatean, his Romanian counterpart, about bilateral economic issues, on the sidelines of the Luxembourg meeting.
They discussed plans for connecting the two countries' energy networks, Szijjarto said, adding that a gas interconnector could still not ensure reverse flow at full capacity. He said he urged tie-ups between the two countries' electricity networks.
Szijjarto said that bilateral trade is expected to total more than 7 billion euros this year.


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Tech Reporter, CNBC
Lora Kolodny likes to keep good information in public view. She covers business, tech, and startups for CNBC.com in San Francisco, with a focus on early stage deal makers and founders, and emerging industries that are made possible due to a tech breakthrough, regulatory change or lack of regulation.
Ms. Kolodny also has a strong personal interest in social ventures -- for profit, for good companies with a well-defined social or environmental mission. Previously she was an editor at TechCrunch, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and a contributor to The New York Times. She is a graduate of Williams College.
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Insane Mode: Tesla's Wild Ride
Tesla drivers are loyal, if not rabid, followers of the company – some even confess to waiting in line outside the factory for delivery of the long-awaited Model 3. Customers and employees alike have bought into the thrill of driving a luxury car that still lets you feel good about yourself.
"I mean, you can buy your way out of climate change by getting yourself a luxury car and driving fast!" raves CNBC tech writer Lora Kolodny. "Who wouldn't want to take part in that?"
Amanda Ravenhill
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CEO, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)
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Q: Convolutions (Stats)-Summation
If $X$~Poisson$(\lambda)$ and $Y$~Poisson$(\mu)$ are independent random variables, obtain the probability function of $Z=X+Y$.

My attempt,
\begin{align}P(Z=z)&=\sum_{x=0}^{z}P(X=x)P(Y=z-x) \\
&=\sum_{x=0}^{z} \frac{\lambda^xe^{-\lambda}}{x!}\frac{\mu^{z-x}e^{-\mu}}{(z-x)!} \\
&=\frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}}{z!}\sum_{x=0}^{z}\frac{z!}{x!(z-x)!}\lambda^x\mu^{z-x} \\
&=\frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}}{z!}\sum_{x=0}^{z}\binom{z}{x}\lambda^x\mu^{z-x} \end{align}
How should I proceed?

A: \begin{align}\frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}}{z!}\sum_{x=0}^{z}\binom{z}{x}\lambda^x\mu^{z-x} &= \frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}(\lambda+\mu)^z}{z!}\sum_{x=0}^{z}\binom{z}{x}\frac{\lambda^x\mu^{z-x}}{(\lambda+\mu)^z}\\
&= \frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}(\lambda+\mu)^z}{z!}\sum_{x=0}^{z}\binom{z}{x}\left(\frac{\lambda}{\lambda+\mu}\right)^x\left(\frac{\mu}{\lambda+\mu}\right)^{z-x}\\
&=\frac{e^{-(\lambda+\mu)}(\lambda+\mu)^z}{z!}\end{align}
where the last equality is due to pmf of Binomial distribution sums to $1$.

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Real life people, Storyboard artists, Deceased Cast & Crew
Armen Mirzaian
Armen Mirzaian b. Tehran, Iran (July 5, 1977 – February 21, 2013) was an Armenian storyboard artist. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in character animation in 2004 and since worked in the animation industry. On Adventure Time with Finn & Jake, he wrote four episodes and storyboarded on seven. As well as Transformers: Prime and Rescue Bots, he was also a storyboard artist on G.I. Joe Renegades. He was killed in a car accident in Sun Valley in February 2013. The Prime episode "Synthesis" was subsequently dedicated to him, as was the Adventure Time episode "Shh!".
Transformers: Prime
"Orion Pax, Part 2"
"Flying Mind"
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"Rebellion"
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Usher's Ex-Wife, Tameka Raymond Puts Reality Show On Hold After Tragic Death Of Son
Aug. 13 2012, Published 11:30 a.m. ET
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter
Still struggling to come to terms with the death of her 11-year-old son, Tameka Raymond has put her own career aspirations on hold so that she can grieve, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Usher's ex-wife had been planning to give fans an inside look at her life in a reality show, but in light of the tragic jet ski accident last month that fatally injured Kile Glover, she has been forced to delay it.
"About a year ago Tameka was working out the details with the production company and deciding who she was going to go with," a source close to the reality project exclusively told RadarOnline.com, explaining that the 41-year-old hadn't officially started filming yet.
"It was going to focus on her life, kids, business ventures, etc. However, it is unclear now if she will be following through with the show after the death of Kile - I'm sure that's the last thing on her mind."
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, following a devastating accident on July 6 when Kile and a female friend were hit by a jet ski as they were being pulled on an inner tube by a pontoon boat in Georgia's Lake Lanier, Tameka's son by Altanta-based clothier Ryan Glover was pronounced brain dead on July 21.
Raymond is currently in a high-profile and bitter custody battle with Kile's former stepfather, Usher, and despite having to sacrifice her reality aspirations for the time-being, she is not giving up the fight for their children together so easily.
"Sadly, I remain in the unfortunate position of having to respond to and attend court proceedings that were not initiated or begun by me. I did not file this custody case (January 2011) and was content with the 'joint custody' arrangement that we share," she recently told GlobalGrind.com.
"Most importantly, nor do I wish to appear in court while I am mourning the loss of my son. But I do not want to delay thus prolong these proceedings either; I'd rather continue this arduous process hoping it will help move me through this most difficult period in my life," she wrote.
Tameka first met the R&B singer in 2006 when she worked as his fashion stylist after previously dressing a number of celebrities including Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and Ciara.
The couple was married in a private ceremony the following August and went on to have two children, Usher V, 4, and Naviyd, 3.
Sadly, wedded bliss was short-lived and in February 2009, Tameka suffered a cardiac arrest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, while reportedly prepping to get plastic surgery. Despite rallying to his wife's aid, Usher filed for divorce that June claiming they had lived apart for almost a year.
Tameka Raymond Speaks Out About Son's Death, Vows To Fight Usher For Custody Of Other Kids
Evelyn Lozada On Tameka Raymond's Son's Death: 'The Most Devastating Thing In The World'
Usher's Ex-Ewife Tameka Raymond Holds Funeral For Son After Jet Ski Accident
Heartbroken Tameka Deserves Sympathy For Son's Accident, Not Usher, Says Friend


I love art and am a complete Pinterest fanatic. Music inspires a lot of my work. But life and my own experiences and the experiences of those around me inspire me, too.
Respect and kindness goes a long way.
Hmmm. I'm obsessed with ancient Egypt, but love the colonial era, the medieval time period. IDK. I'm a nerd, so I like it all.
A great sense of humor. I mean, come on. We all like eye candy. But what made me remember my husband was his sense of humor.


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What does autogenic inhibition mean?
Autogenic inhibition reflex is a sudden relaxation of muscle upon the development of high tension. It is a self-induced, inhibitory, negative feedback prolong lengthen reaction against tear muscles.
What is autogenic inhibition example?
Reciprocal vs. Autogenic Inhibition Explained | Golgi Tendon Organ …
What is the difference between reciprocal and autogenic inhibition?
The key difference between autogenic and reciprocal inhibition is that autogenic inhibition is the ability of a muscle to relax when it experiences a stretch or increased tension while reciprocal inhibition is the relaxation of muscles on one side of a joint to accommodate contraction on the other side of that joint.
What is inhibited during autogenic inhibition?
When the muscle contracts, the GTO is activated and responds by inhibiting this contraction (reflex inhibition) and contracting the opposing (antagonist) muscle group. This process is known as autogenic inhibition.
How does autogenic inhibition develop?
Autogenic Inhibition is what occurs in a contracted or stretched muscle in the form of a decrease in the excitability because of inhibitory signals sent from the GTOs of the same muscle (Sharman et al., 2006). This tension causes activation of Ib afferent fibers within the GTOs.
What is autogenic inhibition Nasm?
Autogenic inhibition- A process that occurs when you place tension on a muscle and the GTO becomes excited and thus, activated. Answer from NASM Exam Prep, Example: When a muscle is "tight", overactive, or you feel a "knot" then you typically foam roll that muscle.
What is inhibited during autogenic inhibition agonist?
When the GTO is activated during contraction, it causes inhibition of the contraction (autogenic inhibition), which is an automatic reflex. When the GTO is activated during stretching, it inhibits muscle spindle activity within the working muscle (agonist) so a deeper stretch can be achieved.
Is hold relax autogenic inhibition?
Hold/relax
This technique relies on a muscle reflex called autogenic inhibition. During this process, the muscle is contracted without moving such as pushing gently against the stretch without actually moving, Isometric contraction (For example, when pushing an immovable object.).
When would you use reciprocal inhibition with a client?
Reciprocal Inhibition: A technique to help relieve muscle cramps and gain flexibility
Poor blood circulation in your legs.
Working calf muscles too hard while exercising.
Not stretching enough.
Being active in hot temperatures.
Muscle fatigue.
Magnesium and/or potassium deficiency.
What does reciprocal inhibition mean psychology?
1. a technique in behavior therapy that aims to replace an undesired response (e.g., anxiety) with a desired one by counterconditioning.
What does inhibiting a muscle mean?
So what exactly is muscle inhibition then? Essentially, it's a muscle that is receiving no or distorted neurological input. The easiest way to tell if you have muscle inhibition is when you move a muscle at the joint and it feels sluggish and lacks range of motion.
What do muscle spindles respond to?
When a muscle is stretched, primary type Ia sensory fibers of the muscle spindle respond to both changes in muscle length and velocity and transmit this activity to the spinal cord in the form of changes in the rate of action potentials.
What do muscle spindles detect?
Functionally, muscle spindles are stretch detectors, i.e. they sense how much and how fast a muscle is lengthened or shortened [19]. Accordingly, when a muscle is stretched, this change in length is transmitted to the spindles and their intrafusal fibers which are subsequently similarly stretched.
How does reciprocal inhibition relate to exercise?
Reciprocal inhibition prevents muscles from working against each other during responses to muscle stretch.
What does autogenic facilitation mean?
The process of inhibiting the muscle that generated a stimulus while providing an excitatory impulse to the antagonist muscle.
What do Golgi tendon organs detect?
When people lift weights, the golgi tendon organ is the sense organ that tells how much tension the muscle is exerting. If there is too much muscle tension the golgi tendon organ will inhibit the muscle from creating any force (via a reflex arc), thus protecting the you from injuring itself.
How do you know if you have overactive muscle?
The overactive (strong) muscle wins and pulls the limb or body part into an altered (unwanted) position. If a muscle is overactive it's going to inhibit the antagonist (muscle on the opposing side). Think of it like a light switch with a dimmer on it.
How long should you hold a stretch Nasm?
A 1-minute duration is important for stretching. A person needs 20 to 60 seconds of stretching to elicit a change in tissue extensibility and it is noted that someone should not stretch more than 60 seconds per muscle group to ensure there are no performance impairments.
What is reciprocal inhibition Nasm?
Define: Reciprocal inhibition. Simultaneous relaxation of one muscle and the contraction of its antagonist to allow movement to occur.
What is autogenic relaxation technique?
Autogenic training is a relaxation technique focusing on promoting feelings of calm and relaxation in your body to help reduce stress and anxieties.
How do muscles become inhibited?
When a muscle spindle is stretched, the stretch reflex is activated, and the opposing muscle group must be inhibited to prevent it from working against the contraction of the homonymous muscle. This inhibition is accomplished by the actions of an inhibitor interneuron in the spinal cord.
What causes reciprocal inhibition?
Reciprocal inhibition is the spinal process of inhibition of a motor neuron pool when the antagonist motor neuron pool is activated. This can be studied by assessing the influence on an H reflex of stimulation of a nerve with afferents from muscles antagonist to the muscle where the H reflex is produced.
How long should you hold a static stretch?
Static stretching requires you to move a muscle as far as it can go without feeling any pain, then hold that position for 20 to 45 seconds. You should repeat static stretches two to three times each. This is a very effective way to increase flexibility.
How do you stretch your hamstring PNF?
Hamstrings – PNF Stretching – YouTube
Why is PNF better than static stretching?
Two common methods of stretching in clinical practice are static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. It is generally believed that PNF stretching will result in increased ROM compared with static stretching due to increased inhibition of the targeted muscle.
What detects tension and begins the process of autogenic inhibition?
The Golgi tendon organ is involved in a spinal reflex known as the autogenic inhibition reflex (Figure 2.3). When tension is applied to a muscle, the Group Ib fibers that innervate the Golgi tendon organ are activated.
How do you increase reciprocal inhibition?
It can be as simple as turning on your quads when you are stretching your hamstrings. Instead of being completely passive in a hamstring stretch, engage the quadraceps to 'lift the kneecap' and you will be activating reciprocal inhibition. Similarly turning on your glutes when doing a hip lunge to stretch the psoas.
What is reciprocal inhibition massage?
Commonly used in sports massage, reciprocal inhibition is the application of resisted tension to the opposing muscle group. … If a muscle becomes engaged for a prolonged period, such as a cramp, spasm or chronic tension, the opposite muscle becomes correspondingly inhibited.
Are weak muscles tight?
Muscles that feel tight are not always shortened and stiff but can in fact be elongated, fatigued / weak! The feeling of muscle tightness is not an accurate measurement of range of motion.
How are antagonist muscles inhibited?
The theory of reciprocal inhibition states that "When the central nervous system sends a message to the agonist (muscle causing movement) to contract, the tension in the antagonist (muscle opposing movement) is inhibited by impulses from motor neurons, and thus must simultaneously relax", taken from Massage Therapy …
Are weak muscles short?
"short" and "long" muscles
The sensation of muscle tightness does not always mean that a muscle is short. Just because a muscle is short does not mean that it is overactive and strong, and conversely, just because a muscle is long does not mean it is underactive and weak.
Which stimulus causes a muscle to reflexively contract?
The stretch reflex (also called the myotatic reflex, the muscle stretch reflex and sometimes the knee-jerk reflex), is a pre-programmed response by the body to a stretch stimulus in the muscle.
What metabolites cause muscle fatigue?
Intracellular acidosis due mainly to lactic acid accumulation has been regarded as the most important cause of skeletal muscle fatigue.
What is the difference between Golgi tendon organs and muscle spindles?
The key difference between muscle spindle and Golgi tendon organ is that muscle spindle is a sensory organ that senses the changes in muscle length and the rate of lengthening, while Golgi tendon organ is a sensory organ that senses the changes in muscle tension.
What happens during muscle atrophy?
During muscle atrophy, proteolytic systems are activated, and contractile proteins and organelles are removed, resulting in the shrinkage of muscle fibers.
What is the difference between alpha and gamma motor neurons?
Alpha motor neurons innervate extrafusal fibers, the highly contracting fibers that supply the muscle with its power. Gamma motor neurons innervate intrafusal fibers, which contract only slightly. … This contraction keeps the spindle taut at all times and maintains its sensitivity to changes in the length of the muscle.
Where are Golgi tendon organs located?
The Golgi tendon organ is found in the tendon near the junction of tendon and muscle fibers. It responds to a tendon stretch, or a muscle contraction, by sending action potentials so that the muscle tension increases (Prochazka, Gillard, &amp, Bennett, 1997).
What is fixator muscle?
A muscle that acts as a stabilizer of one part of the body during movement of another part.
What exercise should clients with hypertension avoid?
Therefore, patients with hypertension should consult a primary care practitioner prior to any substantive increase in physical activity, particularly vigorous-intensity activity (16). Intensive isometric exercise such as heavy weight lifting can have a marked pressor effect and should be avoided (14).
What is the name given to a muscle that Stabilises and prevents unwanted movement?
Synergist muscles or neutralisers prevent any unwanted movements which may occur, particularly at the shoulder when flexing the elbow (in the above example), as the bicep works over two joints.
What is contract relax?
Contract-relax
It is almost identical to hold-relax, except that instead of contracting the muscle without moving, the muscle is contracted while moving. This is sometimes called isotonic stretching.
What is the difference between autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition?
What is IB afferent?
Ib afferents synapse with interneurons in the spinal cord that also project to the brain cerebellum and cerebral cortex. The Golgi tendon reflex assists in regulating muscle contraction force. It is associated with the Ib. … They are involved in the cerebellar regulation of movement.


Generally speaking, franchising is a method of distributing products or services through the use of a marketing plan or system prescribed by the franchisor and associated with a trademark or trade name owned by the franchisor. A franchisee agrees to pay initial and continuing fees for the right to conduct business under a franchise, while a franchisor agrees to provide training, assistance, and expertise.
Under the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436), a commercial business arrangement is a "franchise" if it satisfies three definitional elements. Specifically, the franchisor must: (1) promise to provide a trademark or other commercial symbol; (2) promise to exercise significant control or provide significant assistance in the operation of the business; and (3) require a minimum payment of at least $500 during the first six months of operations.
The various states' definitions of a franchise are typically similar to the FTC's as to elements (1) and (3) above but differ as element (2). Instead of "significant control or assistance" as required by the FTC, most states define a franchise in terms of a "marketing plan" or "system" prescribed by the franchisor or in terms of a "community of interest" in the marketing of goods and services.
Franchises are often characterized as either product distribution franchises or business format franchises. In a product distribution franchise, the franchisee sells products manufactured or supplied by the franchisor under the franchisor's trademark in exchange for the payment of fees and, most often, the promise to confine its sales to the products of the manufacturer or supplier. Examples of product distribution franchising are typically associated with industries such as appliances, automobile, bicycles, bottling, gasoline and ice cream.
In a business format franchise, the franchisor provides the license of its trademark by the franchisor. In addition, the franchisor typically licenses an entire business concept and exercises control over most areas of the operation. The franchisor typically provides extensive assistance and training in the operation, marketing, and promotion of the business. Operations manuals and other specifications regulate what items can be offered for sale, the quality of those items, the design and appearance of an outlet, and the condition of the outlet. Examples of business format franchises are automotive services, cleaning services, employment agencies, fast food restaurants, hotels and motels.
Franchising is regulated both by federal and state law. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") regulates franchising through its Franchise Rule. The original Franchise Rule was promulgated in 1978 and amended in 2007. The amended Franchise Rule requires franchisors to give prospective franchisees material information by way of a franchise disclosure document ("FDD"). The Franchise Rule is designed to provide prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The amended Franchise Rule requires franchisors to provide all potential franchisees with an FDD containing 23 specific items of information. Required disclosure topics include, for example: the franchise's litigation history, past and current franchisees and their contact information, any exclusive territory that comes with the franchise, assistance the franchisor provides franchisees, and the cost of purchasing and starting up a franchise. If a franchisor makes representations about the financial performance of the franchise, this topic also must be covered, as well as the material basis backing up those representations. While the amended Franchise Rule does require disclosure of material information by way of an FDD, it does not require the franchisor to submit the FDD for registration with the FTC.
Of these 15 states all except Oregon requires registration or filing of the FDD. A state's registration requirement may apply, depending on the particular state, (i) prior to making an offer for the sale of a franchise, (ii) if the franchise is to be located in the state, or (iii) if the prospective franchisee is a resident of the state.
Relationship laws are effective once there is a sale of a franchise and, in essence, a relationship established between the franchisor and its franchisee. Typically state relationship laws regulate matters such as requiring good cause in the case of a franchise termination or non-renewal or in the event of a refusal to consent to a transfer by the franchisee. In addition, certain states may regulate matters such as prohibiting franchisees from associating with each other, imposing burdensome sourcing restrictions on franchisees and discriminating between franchisees.
Dealerships and distributorships are independent businesses that are authorized to purchase and resell the products of a manufacturer or supplier. Dealers are typically retailers, while distributors are typically middlemen within a distribution chain. Typically, dealerships and distributorships do business under their own names and receive little assistance from manufacturers or suppliers. In addition, they do not typically pay initial or continuing fees for the right to conduct business. Instead they purchase products from the manufacturer or supplier at bona fide wholesale prices. While dealerships and distributorships are not subject to general franchise laws, they may be subject to laws applicable to a single industry Examples of single industry laws include those regulating alcoholic beverages, farm machinery, motor vehicles and petroleum.
Sometimes businesses called dealerships or distributorships have the characteristics of franchises and fall within the coverage of generally applicable franchise laws. Thus, the name given by the contracting parties in describing their relationship can be of little significance. If the elements of a franchise are met then regardless of the title used to describe the relationship, a franchise relationship exists. As a consequence, all federal and state laws governing franchises must be followed.
Business Opportunities are arrangements in which a seller provides goods or services in exchange for an initial payment, enabling the buyer to start a business, and represents that (1) the buyer will earn more than the cost of the business, (2) the seller will buy back all or part of the buyer's product, (3) the seller will provide or help find locations, (4) the seller will refund the initial payment, or (5) the seller will provide a marketing or operating plan. Examples of business opportunities are rack jobbers, vending machine routes, and work at home ventures. Business opportunities are governed by the FTC Franchise Rule and state business opportunity laws.


It is the time of year to really show your love and appreciation for your mum so I have curated a luxury gift box with our four favourite jams for Mother's Day - these will make her smile with your personalised message enclosed!
Made to a traditional recipe, succulent fruits are lovingly hand prepared and cooked in copper pans. Combined with a generous helping of tipple, our jams deliver a mouth-watering taste sensation.
Inside this luxury gift box are hiding away Strawberry & Marc de Champagne Jam, Raspberry & Amaretto Jam, Blackcurrant & Port Jam and Morello Cherry & Brandy Jam. The jam can be used in many ways - as a spread or even added to lemonade for a quick and boozy cordial.


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The Book Store and Clothing page have been added to a new FNB Store section, which now includes a Stickers page and one for the TV-B-Gone.
In appreciation for the support by visitors who leave comments, a new feature has been installed to provide some love, CommentLuv that is… Now, bloggers can get an additional link to a specific blog post when they leave a comment, giving more incentive to take part in, or start, conversations.
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Glenn Beck invaded my commute via a radio commercial for Goldline International, Inc., one of those gold buying/selling sites offering "investment kits" and whatnot… According to their Corporate Information page, Goldline International, Inc. became the exclusive precious metals sponsor of the Glenn Beck show in 2008. It also appears that they are the exclusive sponsor of Glenn Beck's comedy show. So, they've been added to the list of Fox News sponsors.
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Apparently, the server FoxNewsBoycott.com is hosted on experienced a drive failure and the site had to be moved to a new server. Unfortunately, the last backup did not include the posts and comments made yesterday. Today, I'll have to spend some time redoing what I can… I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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FoxNewsBoycott.com hit the front page of Digg for Janeane Garafalo handling the ambush on Fox News. The site is under a decent load right now, so I've installed and activated the Super Cache plugin, which should help… So, welcome Diggers!
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I don't know what classes, if any, are available at the Fox News Channel University, so here are some I imagine one could take.


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Citizens Who Are Not Yet Strong In Their Minds Look And Think That This Is How You Can Live: Miro About Sasha Zvereva
Video: Citizens Who Are Not Yet Strong In Their Minds Look And Think That This Is How You Can Live: Miro About Sasha Zvereva
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The notorious secular chronicler Lena Miro criticized the singer of the hit "The Sun in the Hands" Sasha Zvereva.
At the end of February, Zvereva got married, and in early March she informed the subscribers that she was expecting a child. Miro was amazed by the fact that Zverev is not ashamed to give birth to children from different men:
"The adherent of home birth already has three or four children from previous different husbands, so why not announce the sex of the unborn child-star right from under the crown, since the belly has already formed?"
According to the blogger, children from different men provide women with a comfortable life. At least thanks to child support:
"In general, the example of Anna Sedlokova, who flies in from any breeze, as soon as she sees a man with money, is contagious.
I saw - got pregnant from the look. Then again with another. And with the third. And so on. I don't know what the ultimate goal is - 8 or 10 children, but even the current alimony is already quite enough for a comfortable life."
But most of all, Miro was upset that thousands of women look at Zvereva's life, who may well be inspired by her example:
"… the fledgling civilians look at Sasha, who flies in with bestial fury, and think that it is possible to live this way. They will give birth from the vocational school Vovka, then from the plumber Mishka. They will give their neighbor Seryoga, they will fly from him.
And alimony, then - hell!
And then they sit, snot on their fist - they expect maternity capital from Putna."
According to Miro, it is much more correct to act like Ksenia Sobchak, who "was smart enough to get rid of a pregnancy resulting from fornication from her husband."
We will remind, earlier "Rambler" reported that Miro doubted Zavorotnyuk's illness.
Khlebnikova Was Published After Rumors About Alcoholism - And She Is Not Recognized
The 55-year-old singer appeared on the air of the program "Hello Andrey! "On the TV channel" Russia 1 "
Adele Divorced Her Husband And Promised Not To Sing About Parting
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This Is Not A Problem Of A Beautiful Woman: Rudova Was Offended By The Criticism Of Subscribers
The actress published a lengthy text about the beauty of the female body and the limitations of society


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Enterprise application integration acts as a bridge through which information flows between different software within and from outside the IT infrastructure. It eliminates redundancies, creates data storages, and consolidates data collection. EAI act as the single entry point for data access throughout multiple departments, which reduces time wasted searching for information and ensures that the data is up-to-date.
The integration of different software enables an organization to easily respond to growing consumer expectations. It also removes the need for employees to go through the steep learning curve of properly utilizing a new application. Enterprise Application Integration removes hurdles and leads to streamlined businesses processes that combine the functionality and information of multiple applications into a single, user-friendly interface.
EAI streamlines multiple processes which handle activity or data from different software applications. For instance, the marketing platform can be integrated with the CRM data to send emails to customers on the basis of previous behavior and demographics. The results can then be analyzed and inputted into the company's ERP system to determine which areas are most suitable for investment.
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I admire girls who do elaborate makeup perfectly blending 5-6 eyeshadows, baking their conccealer, doing a proper contouring – the whole works. The problem is, I simply do not have the time for all of that. For any festival / wedding, I usually get 15-20 minutes to get ready – 40 minutes if I'm lucky – and that includes changing my clothes and accessories too! As I have mentioned in my earlier posts on "10 Minute Makeup Look" and "Super Quick Wedding Guest Makeup", I am now becoming a pro at getting ready super quick and can say that this particular look has now become my "Singature look". With the estive season here, I am sure there will be those among you who will be busy with home / kids and won't have much time fo elaborate makeup. Hopefully, this post will help you. Read on for details on the 15 minute festive makeup….
As you can see in this picture, this look is appropriate for any festival / wedding. You can change the look simply by changing the colour of the lipstick to go with whatever outfit you might be wearing. For all Indian festivals and weddings, I love to accentuate my eyes and stick to a combination of gold and black for slightly smoky, kohl-rimmed eyes. Remember, in real life, nobody is going to ask you to shut your eyes and zoom into them to check how many eyeshadows you have applied or whether they are properly blended or not. As long as the makeup enhances your features and looks nice at an arm's length, you're good with just a basic 2 eyeshadow combination.
On moisturised skin, I applied the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation using the YBP Makeup Perfector. This is a medium-to-full coverage foundation that lasts long and is perfect for special occassions and for the times when you want your foundation to last long. I do prefer to use my fingers to apply foundation when I'm in a hurry, but the YBP Makeup Perfector is a great makeup sponge that makes applying foundation and conccealer a dream – very quick and with a non-cakey finish. I also dab on the foundation on my eyelids to create a "base" for the eyeshadow.
Next comes the MAC Select MoistureCover Concealer under the eyes and on my acne marks. I dab this on with the pointy end of the Makeup Perfector. To set the concealer, I use the Rouge Bunny Rouge Impalpable powder using the Sigma F05 Small Contour Brush.
Moving on to the eyes, I have been loving the Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow Palette in Gold. The shades have good pigmentation, are soft and smooth (though a couple of shades are a bit chalky), not much fallout and give a beautiful, satin finish. I applied the top-left shade (the gold-beige one) all over my eyelid using the Sigma E55.
Next, using the MAC 219, I apply the darkest shade in the palette (middle shade in the top row) to the outer corners of my eyes and along the crease as well as along the lower lash line.
Then I line my eyes – upper lashline and waterline – with whichever black eye pencil I manage to get my hands on. Here I have used the Tarte Skinny Smouldereyes.
The Rouge Bunny Rouge Amplitude mascara completes the eye look.
The cheeks then get a quick sweep of the L'Oreal Lucent Magique Blush using the Sigma F40. This blush has a highlighter so I don't need to apply one separately (time saving).
I also apply a very teeny-tiny amount of the dark eyeshadow along the sides of my nose and blend it out with the Sigma F77 just to give a bit of definition.
Finally, a single layer of the Mirenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge in London (or any other lipstick that I would want to wear according to my outfit) and voila, my 15 minute festive makeup is done….
The other reason why I love this look is because it is extremely versatile – it goes well with Western wear as well as traditional (just subtract the bindi) and the colours are so neutral that you can pair any lipstick with this for a new look.
At times, I also add a bit of shimmer on top to amp up the glam factor. Or a coloured liner on the lower lash line to make them pop. But otherwise, it is just a very simple, easy and quick 15 minute festive makeup look.
What do you think of this look? Do let me know in the comments below.
And hey, if you want to buy any of the amazing Rouge Bunny Rouge products, you can use the code RBR-INDIANSHRINGAR20 to get a 20% discount on their website.


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EcoSynthetix Reports 2014 Second Quarter Results
BURLINGTON, ON, July 31, 2014 /CNW/ – EcoSynthetix Inc. (TSX:ECO) ("EcoSynthetix" or the "Company"), a renewable chemicals company that produces a family of commercially proven bio-based products, today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. Financial references are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Second Quarter 2014 Highlights
Net sales of $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, (Q2 2014) compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 (Q2 2013)
Introduced EcoSphere 2330, a new grade of biolatex, at PaperCon 2014, the seminal paper and paperboard event in North America
Appointed Jeff MacDonald as Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities for business development, sales, operations and product development activities.
"We continue to increase our substitution rates within our North American customer base and we are experiencing a recovery in margins from last year's historic lows due to improved raw material prices. However, continued softness in butadiene prices impacted top line sales in the period," said John van Leeuwen, Chief Executive Officer of EcoSynthetix. "In order to return to the growth trajectory we expect from the business we are focused on three core areas: converting mill trials into customers within the paper and paperboard market, expanding into new markets – specifically building materials, and leveraging the power of our proprietary technology by developing new applications to expand our pipeline and drive growth. Our product development team continues to make strong progress in the development of new products which will provide a strong foundation for future growth."
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2014 (Q2 2014) were $4.5 million compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 (Q2 2013), a decrease of 18%. The decrease was principally due to lower sales volume in Asia Pacific of $1.1 million resulting from continuing unfavourable market dynamics caused by the oversupply of butadiene and the related drop in butadiene and SB latex prices. EMEA sales decreased $0.7 million due to the negative impact of the closure of a customer's coated paper production line announced in the fourth quarter of 2013. The decreases in sales were partially offset by higher sales in North America and Latin America of $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Net sales for the year-to-date (YTD) period were $9.5 million compared to $11.7 million in the same period last year, a decrease of 18%. The decrease in sales was primarily attributable to lower sales volumes in Asia Pacific and EMEA, which was partially offset by higher sales volumes to customers in North America due to increased substitution rates. EcoSynthetix has won two new customers year-to-date.
Gross profit was $1.0 million or 21.0% of sales in Q2 2014 compared to $0.8 million or 14.8% in the same period last year. For the YTD period, gross profit was $1.9 million or 20.3% of sales compared to $1.9 million or 16.1% in the same period last year.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales, adjusted for manufacturing depreciation, was 27.7% and 26.6% for Q2 2014 and YTD, respectively, compared with 19.6% and 21.1% in the same periods last year. The increase in gross profit during both periods was principally due to lower raw material input costs and decreased manufacturing production costs partially offset by lower sales volume.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs were $3.3 million in Q2 2014 compared to $2.9 million in the same period last year. The change was principally due to higher salaries and benefits related to increased headcount compared to the prior year and a $0.5 million charge related to a payroll tax provision and employee severance costs. For the YTD period, SG&A costs were $6.0 million compared to $5.9 million for the same period last year.
Research and development (R&D) costs were $1.2 million in Q2 2014, which remained comparable to the same period last year. For the YTD period, R&D costs were $2.7 million compared to $2.5 million for the same period last year. R&D is a key focus of EcoSynthetix to enhance its bio-engineered product portfolio and expand into new applications and markets. The increase was primarily due to increased trial activity in order to bring new products to market compared to Q2 of last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was ($3.3) million in Q2 2014, compared to ($3.1) million in the same period last year. For the YTD period, adjusted EBITDA was ($6.1) million compared to ($6.0) million in the same period last year. The change in adjusted EBITDA loss was due to higher operating expenses partly offset by increased gross profit.
Net loss in Q2 2014 was $3.7 million, or $0.07 per common share (basic and fully diluted), compared to a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.07 per common share (basic and fully diluted), for same period last year. For the YTD period, net loss was $7.1 million, or $0.12 per share (basic and fully diluted) compared to $7.2 million or $0.13 per share (basic and fully diluted) in the prior period.
Working capital was $80.6 million at June 30, 2014 compared to working capital of $87.3 million at December 31, 2013. The decrease was principally due to cash utilized in operating and investing activities.
EcoSynthetix will host a conference call on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its financial results. John van Leeuwen, CEO, and Robert Haire, CFO, will co-chair the call. All interested parties can join the call by dialling (647) 427-7450 or (888) 231-8191. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the call to secure a line. A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available at www.ecosynthetix.com. The presentation will be accompanied by slides, which will be available via the webcast link and the Company's website. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because the Company believes it facilitates investors' use of operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company by backing out potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting relative interest expense), the book amortization of intangibles (affecting relative amortization expense) and the age and book value of property and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense). The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA because it believes it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein is not a recognized measure under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income as a measure of operating results or an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses deducted in determining consolidated net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash expenses and charges which include the movement in the unrealized gains and losses on the Company's redeemable preferred shares and warrants classified as financial liabilities prior to the initial public offering and share based compensation expense.
Net loss (3,741,862) (3,634,692)
Depreciation and amortization 433,645 365,697
Share-based compensation 120,000 285,876
Interest Income (86,144) (93,856)
Adjusted EBITDA (1) (3,274,361) (3,076,975)
(expressed in US dollars)
June 30,
Cash 73,863,213 80,506,957
Accounts receivable 3,400,536 3,691,791
Inventory 5,921,087 6,470,410
Government grants receivable 444,891 261,648
Prepaid expenses 497,290 276,856
84,127,017 91,207,662
Intangible assets 88,346 124,009
Property, plant and equipment 12,377,907 12,775,188
Total assets 96,593,270 104,106,859
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,529,200 3,947,385
Total liabilities 3,529,200 3,947,385
Common shares 492,329,752 492,600,022
Contributed surplus 7,900,831 7,661,849
Accumulated deficit (407,166,513) (400,102,397)
Total shareholders' equity 93,064,070 100,159,474
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 96,593,270 104,106,859
Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013
Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
Net sales 4,542,648 5,533,678 9,536,712 11,654,156
Cost of sales 3,589,969 4,713,196 7,601,044 9,777,548
Gross profit on sales 952,679 820,482 1,935,668 1,876,608
Selling, general and administrative 3,470,689 3,319,599 6,314,772 6,725,061
Research and development 1,309,996 1,229,431 2,854,257 2,498,953
4,780,685 4,549,030 9,169,029 9,224,014
Loss from operations (3,828,006) (3,728,548) (7,233,361) (7,347,406)
Interest income 86,144 93,856 169,245 179,228
Net loss and comprehensive loss (3,741,862) (3,634,692) (7,064,116) (7,168,178)
Basic and diluted loss per common share (0.07) (0.07) (0.12) (0.13)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 56,655,530 55,709,678 56,754,446 55,904,023
(expressed in US dollars) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
Cash provided by (used in)
Net loss (3,741,862) (3,634,692) (7,064,116) (7,168,178)
Depreciation and amortization 433,645 365,697 863,564 747,604
Share-based compensation 120,000 285,876 255,000 616,979
Accounts receivable 133,701 108,476 291,255 (271,173)
Inventory 319,578 283,494 390,399 (716,568)
Government grants receivable (100,869) 3,979 (183,243) 7,598
Prepaid expenses (226,043) (167,350) (220,434) (234,542)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 156,045 (1,668,447) (418,188) (119,904)
Deferred government assistance – (40,972) – (144,002)
(2,905,805) (4,463,939) (6,085,763) (7,282,186)
Cash used for purchase of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (41,495) (775,745) (271,693) (1,242,935)
Exercise of common share options – 7,818 27,930 242,697
Exercise of warrants – – 160,058 –
Repurchase of common shares (402,398) – (474,276) –
Cash provided by financing activities (402,398) 7,818 (286,288) 242,697
Change in cash during the period (3,349,698) (5,231,866) (6,643,744) (8,282,424)
Cash – Beginning of period 77,212,911 90,209,738 80,506,957 93,260,296
Cash – End of period 73,863,213 84,977,872 73,863,213 84,977,872
SOURCE EcoSynthetix Inc.
Steve Snyder
E-mail: ssnyder@ecosynthetix.com


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Stephen Kimber > Freelance > Halifax Examiner > Who's not telling…
You would think — given the circumstances and the season of the sun — that government officials would do almost anything to avoid ending up naked, deer-in-the-headlights, in front of microphones where they might be asked impertinent questions about ferries that don't ferry and related matters. You would be mistaken.
Will the CAT come back?
No! Really? Couldn't be. But there it was. In virtual black and white. "If Yarmouth ferry sailed even once this year, it would be productive: official," read the headline over CBC reporter Jean Laroche's piece last week about the latest twisty turn in the long since careened-off-the-rails story of the Yarmouth ferry.
You would think — given the circumstances and the season of the sun — that government officials would do almost anything to avoid ending up naked, deer-in-the-headlights, in front of microphones where they might be asked impertinent questions about ferries that don't ferry and related matters.
Circumstances? Related matters? Season of the sun?
The heavily subsidized Yarmouth-Bar Harbor (né Yarmouth-Portland) tourist ferry hasn't carried a single tourist all season.
The ferry service has been a one-thing-after-another disaster since it began its — did I mention heavily subsidized; can you say $15-million a year? — service back in 2016.
In 2018, the province paid $1.5 million to upgrade a Portland, ME, ferry terminal the Yarmouth ferry no longer uses. In 2019, the province is shelling out $8.5-million to upgrade a Bar Harbor ferry terminal it still can't use.
Bay Ferries, the operator, is keeping a crew in Yarmouth so it can be there and ready if the ferry ever gets the OK to sail. Taxpayers are apparently footing the bill for that as part of the secret management contract between company and government. Not to forget all the other "our" costs: crew accommodation and meal costs, docking fees, pilot authority fees, charter fees, and more fees.
The government continues to fight in the courts to keep its secret (mis)management contract with the non-operators of the ferry secret to protect… well, its apparent incompetence at contract-making.
Lloyd Hines, Nova Scotia's minister of maladroitness keeps finding new ways to stick his foot in his mouth.
"We are very confident this [ferry] operation is going to continue this year. Yeah, there is an element of uncertainty around what would happen if whatever kind of Scud missile came that took the operation out but, at this point in time, we are confident this is a prudent expenditure of taxpayer money." February 2019.
"In five years this [controversy over spending taxpayers' money [to upgrade the ferry terminal in Bar Harbor] will be a vague memory because this service going to be proven very successful." March 2019.
"We didn't nail down a definitive time [to start the 2019 ferry season after three days of meetings in Washington] but we are certainly optimistic that we will have a partial season this year." July 2019.
And so it continues deep into the summer news-free season when prudent governments usually do their best to avoid reminding voters of messes of their own making.
Paul LaFleche (Twitter)
And yet there was our sometimes combative but usually strategically smart deputy minister of transportation, Paul LaFleche, sticking his foot where no one — save the ever-sticking Lloyd Hines — has trod.
LaFleche told reporters the province had no deadline for canceling whatever remains of this year's ferry season. The "drop-dead date," he told reporters, is "the last day of sailing."
To be fair — and we always like to be fair — LaFleche's rationale does make some sense. "We would like to try and sail this year, if at all possible, because if we can get the full compliance stamp [for the terminal], then we have nothing blocking us from sailing early next year," he explained.
But the optics are cross-eyed.
And worse — and much more serious — LaFleche's other comments to reporters that day highlighted what appears to be a disconnect among provincial officials, Bay Ferries and US Customs and Border Services, which must sign of off on the terminal upgrades before the ferry is allowed to sail.
LaFleche claims that, based on past experience — and also in the view of the engineer the province hired to oversee the work — the approval process should have taken a few months. "We filed [our regulatory paperwork] in March," LaFleche said, adding "it would have been reasonable for us to be sailing in July until something changed in the world. They [US authorities] changed the way they did things and that now applies to everybody and we may be caught up in that."
But that flies in the face — smacks the face even — of what US Customs and Border Services spokesperson Michael McCarthy told Canadian Press on June 25.
"Generally, these types of projects take 12 to 18 months," McCarthy told CP. "That time frame was shared with the ferry operator going back to at least 2017."
Which raises yet more — and ever more significant — questions for the province and Bay Ferries, the ferry operator.
Did US officials actually tell Bay Ferries that the process would take 12-18 months?
Did Bay Ferries convey that information to the Nova Scotia government, which not only subsidizes the ferry itself, but was also being required to pony up $8.5-million to self-fund a ferry terminal renovation in another country?
If the province knew about this, why didn't government officials nix the idea of moving to Bar Harbor until the proper approvals could be in place?
If the province did know and failed to act, shouldn't the minister responsible resign?
If the province didn't know about it, why not?
Will Bay Ferries pay a financial or other price if it failed to notify the province of such a significant issue?
There are more than enough questions there to take us through the rest of the summer news doldrums.
Thanks, Paul LaFleche.
This column first appeared in the Halifax Examiner July 15, 2019.
Lloyd Hines
Yarmouth ferry


Recent official visit to United Kingdom by Ministry of Education Malaysia lead by MOE Ministry , YB Dr Mazslee Malik from 19-26 January. IIUM was represented by our Dean, Prof Ahmad Faris.
Further details of the visit can be reached at Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi official facebook page.


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Apple Samsung Technology
Consumers Are More Excited About the New iPhone, Than Samsung's Note 9
Aug 12, 2018 Apple, iPhone, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Smartphone, Technology
As you know, Samsung officially unveiled their new Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. In our previous post, we looked at the Galaxy Note 9 and compared it to its predecessor. Is it a good phone? Absolutely? Is it worth paying $1,000? Well, yes and no. As I had indicated, it has a lot of storage, and in my opinion, that's worth the money alone. As you are also aware, Android devices are more popular than iOS, globally. But what you might not know is that people are much more excited about what Apple has in store for the new iPhone than about the Note 9. That's likely a bitter pill for Samsung to swallow, don't you think?
According to a survey of 1,555 people, what smartphone release they are most looking forward to, 42% said the iPhone 9/iPhone 11/iPhone XI/iPhone SE". Meanwhile, only 24% indicated that they are looking forward to the Galaxy Note 9. Can you blame them? Apple does have a way of keeping people in suspense. If we think about the fact that more people use Android devices, then there have to be some non-iOS users who are also excited about what Apple is going to unveil to the world.
The rest of the survey shows 7% of people are excited about the Google Pixel 3, followed by 4% for the LG V40, 2% for the OnePlus 6T, 6% for "other," and 11% for "none." This survey doesn't bode well for Google as it demonstrates they're not really a "contender" when it comes to their smartphone business. But what this does tell me is that Apple has the ability to get people interested in their product, even if they're not going to buy an iPhone.
An interesting statistic for Samsung is that while 76% of people who bought the Note 9, already owned a Samsung device. 8% however, were former iPhone users. This means that Samsung might be able to convert some iPhone users to Android. You see where I'm going with this, don't you? This survey doesn't make sense. No, I'm not saying it's not credible or that it isn't accurate, but these numbers don't add up. In fact, it sounds like there are more people leaving iOS for an Android device, so what does this mean?
Well, like I said earlier, it could be a case of people looking forward to the product release. After all, the survey wasn't about buying an iPhone, but rather which device you were looking forward to getting released. It could also have to do with the fact that when the new iPhone is released, Apple makes a huge event about it and you see the new phone everywhere. It's on TV, it's on social media. But it's also on the news as people stand in line for hours, waiting to get the latest phone. And then there's the buzz that the phone launch creates. People testing out the phones and posting videos online. How high can the phone be dropped before it breaks?
My final theory is that everyone loves to hate Apple, so perhaps people are anticipating the launch so they have something to complain about? While I hate to think that this might be the reason, my skeptical side says it might be. For better or worse, more people are waiting to see what Apple has in store for us and it's only about a month away.
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TITANIC, the award-winning epic musical from Peter Stone and Maury Yeston, is thrilling audiences in a new production staged outdoors at Lake Lugano in the town of Melide, Switzerland. Just look at this set!
The smash hit at Lake Walen is revived in Ticino: TITANIC, the musical about the splendor and demise of the legendary ocean liner, a tale of aspirations and suffering, is now being staged against the otherworldly backdrop of Lake Lugano.
Last summer, the open-air musical TITANIC thrilled more than 42,000 visitors at Lake Walen; now the mythic story of the unsinkable ocean liner and of a better life in the Land of Opportunity is set to conquer audiences in Ticino. From mid-August to mid-September, Italian, German, and Swiss stars will perform on an impressive set in the town of Melide, against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Lugano.
Gigantic, luxurious and unsinkable, The RMS Titanic was regarded as a paragon of technological achievement and economic prowess. When it was built, at the beginning of the twentieth century, it was the most luxurious ship ever. On its very first passage across the Atlantic towards New York, however, the ship struck an iceberg and sank. The tale of this fateful maiden voyage has been told before, and the sinking of the Titanic is regarded as the most famous shipwreck in history, although it is by no means the largest.
The musical weaves together the fates of several fictional passengers, most prominently the love story of Kate McGowan and Jim Farrell, who fall in love on the Titanic and plan to reach America safely together, no matter what happens.
The sinking ocean liner is not the only nightly spectacle in Lake Lugano; the cast holds several surprises as well. Among them is Christina Scruccia, the Ursuline nun who won Italy's version of The Voice in 2014 and subsequently triumphed on the musical stage. On the lakeside stage in Melide, her role seems tailor-made for her singing and acting talent.
The cast, which performs in Italian and in German on alternating nights, includes some exciting Swiss names: Zürich native Isabel Florido is well known from television, movie screens and musicals; and Patric Scott has taken the Swiss pop scene by storm and appeared with singer Sebalter at the Eurovision Song Contest. They are joined by established musical performers Angelo Canonico and Samuel Tobias Klauser.
The name Titanic automatically suggests the 1997 James Cameron movie starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. However, TITANIC – THE MUSICAL, with a book by Peter Stone, had opened on Broadway a full six months before the film's premiere. The musical earned five Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Orchestration, and Best Scenic Design. Both music and lyrics are by the noted American composer/lyricist Maury Yeston.
Audiences at Lake Lugano can enjoy the performances from covered bleachers, making TITANIC an experience for the whole family. For tickets, visit www.musicalmelide.ch.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this majestic production!
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Applications are now open for 'Pray Serve Grow' – our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people (18-30yrs) who want to explore a vocation to ministry in the Church of England. This year we will have urban and rural placements available in Poole and around the Diocese.
But what is it like to spend a year with us exploring your vocation?
"I wanted to do this scheme to develop my skills, gain experience in a diverse context, and to discern my vocation.
Most of my experiences within parish life before this have been within heavy populated multi-cultural metropolitan areas or large town centre contexts, as well doing ministry with the poor and homeless. My parish church this year has been in a semi- rural, white middle class context. I have gained a multitude of leadership and pastoral awareness since beginning this journey.
Being one of five strangers picked to live in a house with different spiritualities, traditions and backgrounds has helped me grow too. The connection between the house and the parish is vital to the scheme. The house will help to shape you just as much as the parish. Getting to know you fellow sojourners on this exploration while cooking, cleaning and developing a rule of life is a part of your personal development and if you allow, the Spirit will use it to shape your heart and mind.
I can wholeheartedly say that I have never felt such warmth and support in my Christian development in my life.
At times, feeling a massive reluctance to pray, and as an urban sojourner in the Dorset countryside, a little perplexed, but you're not alone. You will have supportive people who will challenge you and draw out the best in you to become the best version of yourself in Christ. I can wholeheartedly say that I have never felt such warmth and support in my Christian development in my life.
You will also have the ability to experience the variety of areas of ministry that is the Church of England. One aspect that of the scheme I have especially relished is the emphasis on prayer. At the heart of the Church of England is the prayer book. And having a rhythm of prayer will not just sustain you, but also fulfil you, as we are leaking vessels that need to be filled, daily!


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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are giving Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology $30 million to help improve the literacy skills of elementary school students across the nation.
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MIT President Rafael Reif said "struggling to read can be a crushing blow with lifelong consequences" and when millions of children struggle, it's "a crisis for our society."
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Chan called the five-year effort "a unique combination of cutting-edge education and neuroscience research."
Zuckerberg created Facebook while a Harvard student but dropped out. Chan graduated from the Ivy League school in 2007


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Shortly after Samsung announced some details about the international success of the phase of the Galaxy S8 pre-order, one now also to the figures for the European market. Again, you could surpass the predecessor and amazingly often sell the plus model.
Samsung has succeeded with the Galaxy S8 – about 30 percent more frequently the new flagship smartphone was pre-ordered internationally compared to its predecessor. Also in Europe, the figures look similar, here they increased by 27 percent. If only the first three days of the pre-ordering phase are considered, the increase of 85% is even significantly greater.
The change to the 18: 9 format and the resulting rather narrow housing seem to have worked well on the sales figures of the Galaxy S8 Plus. According to Samsung, over 40 percent of all pre-buyers decided to buy the larger and more expensive model, which I personally would not have expected. The most popular were the colors Midnight Black and Orchid Gray throughout Europe.
Exact sales figures were, of course, not published by Samsung and should be maximized based on the quarterly figures of the second quarter. Until these are released, however, some time will pass.


The number of young people with hepatitis C is rising quickly.
Dr. Ronald Nahass was the first to document the nearly 42 percent of suburban heroin users 17- to 35-years-old had the hepatitis C virus in 2014 and 2015.
"A very serious health condition," he said.
Nahass is the president of Infectious Disease Care. He blames the explosion of heroin use and the sharing of needles for the high number.
"So dramatically over the past four or five years there have been really amazing increases in the incidents of hepatitis C," Nahass said.
ID Care began tracking the prevalence of hepatitis C when a colleague mentioned high numbers among patients in rehab at Princeton House. That led to routine testing and then the study.
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Limestone is a sedimentary rock with a smooth, granular surface of varying hardness. It is suitable for countertops, floors and other tiled surfaces. Limestone comes in neutral tones of black, gray, brown, yellow and white. While it can be polished, it can not achieve the same shine as marble or granite. However, limestone requires less effort to polish than marble or granite. Polishing limestone will bring out the natural features of the stone. Regardless of how well it has polished, limestone requires regular cleaning and maintenance.
Wash the limestone surface with a pH-neutral stone cleaner using a sponge. Rinse the surface with water.
Polish the surface of the limestone with a hand polisher set at a low speed using a 3000-grit diamond pad. Move the polisher in an oval pattern counterclockwise for 15 to 30 seconds.
Check the surface to determine whether the desired level of polish has been achieved. Repeat this process if it requires more polishing. Make sure to keep the surface of the limestone slightly wet. Polish the entire surface of the limestone by overlapping sections by 4 to 6 inches.
Remove the 3000-grit pad and rinse it with water. Rinse the surface of the limestone with water using a sponge.
Install a 11000-grit diamond pad to the polisher. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 with the 11000-grit pad to complete the polishing process. Remove the 11000-grit pad, rinse and allow to dry.
Rinse the surface of the limestone with water using a sponge, and allow it to air dry.
Clean your limestone regularly with a pH-neutral stone cleaner to maintain it.
Wear eye and hand protection when polishing limestone.
Morrissey, Jonah. "How to Polish Limestone." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/polish-limestone-35503.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.


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Context may explain why dads are happier and less stressed than moms
Dads are often happier, less stressed and less tired than moms when taking care of kids, and researchers say these differences may come down to how and when childcare activities are split between parents.
In a study led by Penn State, researchers looked at childcare through the lens of a "care context." Going beyond measuring how much time mothers and fathers spend taking care of their children, the researchers also looked at the type of childcare activity, when and where it took place, who was present, and how much care was involved.
Cadhla McDonnell, a doctoral candidate in sociology and demography at Penn State, said the results suggest that while fathers in general are much more involved in their children's lives now than in the past, parenting is still highly gendered.
"There are many types of activities that can be considered childcare, but some are more strenuous or less enjoyable than others," McDonnell said. "A family trip to the playground is going to affect someone differently than changing diapers in the middle of the night, for example. In our study, we tried to capture those variations and see if they're related to the differences we see between mothers' and fathers' moods."
According to the researchers, previous work has shown that mothers tend to be more tired, stressed and unhappy than fathers during caregiving. But sociodemographic characteristics alone could not explain some of these differences. The researchers were curious about whether taking a closer look at how childcare activities were divided between parents could help explain discrepancies between parents' moods.
The researchers used data from the American Time Use Survey collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Data included information about 4,486 childcare activities, as well as who performed the activity and that person's corresponding mood.
Additionally, the researchers analyzed each activity through the care context, which included five dimensions. The first was "activity type," and included physical (basic needs like eating and sleeping), recreational (like play and sports), educational (helping with homework or meeting with teachers), and managerial (planning doctor visits or transporting children).
The remaining dimensions included when and where the activity took place, who was present during the activity, and how much time the activity took.
The researchers found that fathers' childcare activities were more likely to be recreational and take place on the weekend, while mothers' activities were more likely to involve an infant and fit into the category of "solo parenting," that is, parenting without a partner present.
Also, the researchers found that taking the context of childcare activities into account fully explained differences in mother and father happiness, and partially explained differences in stress. It did not explain differences in tiredness.
McDonnell said the study – recently published in the Journal of Family Issues – suggests that moms are generally more tired and stressed than dads, and that they also are doing more childcare activities that tend to produce more stress and less happiness. But it is still not clear why these differences exist.
"Our findings show that some aspects of parenting are more enjoyable than others and that the way childcare is distributed between mothers and fathers right now brings more emotional rewards for dads than for moms," McDonnell said. "But it's impossible to say from our data whether this is the result of personal choices or whether it's a reaction to outside forces like job demands."
Additionally, the researchers found that despite their differences, one thing that remained consistent between mothers and fathers was how meaningful they found childcare.
"Traditionally caregiving has been seen as more central to women's identities than it is to men's, and that would suggest that mothers might find caring for their children more meaningful than fathers do," McDonnell said. "But that's not the case – mothers and fathers both found caring for children highly meaningful and there is no difference by gender."
McDonnell said that in the future, additional research could focus on how gendered caregiving may have additional impacts on parents' well being.
"We know from other research that parents tend to have lower life satisfaction than non-parents, and this is especially true for women," McDonnell said. "An interesting question could be how that's related to gendered caregiving. Why do mothers seem to take on childcare in contexts that are less emotionally rewarding? For couples, how can they share caregiving in a way that is equally rewarding for both partners? These are all important questions."
Nancy Luke, associate professor of sociology and demography at Penn State, and Susan E. Short, professor at Brown University, also participated in this work.
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development helped support this research.
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