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Union Budget 2017: Rs 10,000 Crore Outlay for BharatNet Shall Boost Digital Indiaby Adeesh Sharma February 1, 2017 0 comments
By Jaideep Ghosh, Partner, KPMG India
Union Budget aims to boost Digital Economy, which will have a positive impact on the telecom sector. Additional outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for BharatNet and creation of 'Digi- Gaon' a definite positive to Broadband penetration; however BharatNet implementation track record needs to significantly improve for benefits to reach rural India. MSIPs benefits for domestic manufacturing of mobile devices & components will strengthen 'Make in India' and add to employment. Broadband penetration has a direct impact on economic growth, employment, innovation & prosperity. Strong push on transport connectivity, and healthcare and education through digital media, are likely to have significant long term impact on the telecom ecosystem.


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Date published: August 08, 2017
School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences changed to the School of Health and Society
From 1st September the University's School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences are changing to the School of Health and Society.
The aim of the new name is to make the School more recognisable and showcase its expertise within the Health and Social Care.
It's not the only change - the School recently unveiled a set of high-tech nursing simulation suites, with rooms designed to look exactly like hospital wards. It also has one of the only immersive simulation rooms used in a British university – featuring a series of cameras projecting realistic images onto three walls and the floor to create a virtual environment.
Margaret Rowe, Dean of the School, said: "As we face the opportunities presented by the Greater Manchester Devolution project following the election of the first metro mayor, the school seeks to develop closer partnerships with our industry partners and be a beacon in the developing world of health and society.
"The name change will also make us more recognisable in our international collaborations and ensure that we are the school of choice for applicants seeking the best quality education in health and social care."

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Job Title Senior Digital Designer
Employment Type Full-Time
We're looking for a Senior Digital Designer to support the marketing and product design teams. Our ideal candidate is collaborative and versatile, combining brand and user-centered design thinking to deliver highly effective, engaging, and intuitive digital experiences.
Here at VidMob we're building a creative platform to change the industry; you'll feel the energy from the moment you walk in. We are entrepreneurs and it is what sets us apart. We believe in evolving the creative process by combining human creativity with the power of technology.
At VidMob, you will have the opportunity to work with passionate, smart people, while also flexing your entrepreneurial muscles.
What You'd Do
– Work with our leadership and marketing team to establish a long-term vision for our brand and digital communications.
– Lead the design and implementation of our website, including landing pages.
– Develop marketing- and product-related email communications.
– Execute content and UI-focused product design tasks.
– Be autonomous. You'll take ownership of your projects and take responsibility for every last detail.
– Rapidly produce concepts, mockups, and prototypes – knowing when to create low-fidelity sketches versus pixel-perfect comps.
– Work closely with our engineering team to plan sprints, assess technical feasibility, document requirements, and QA designs.
– Work from our New York office, visiting our offices in Los Angeles, CA and Pittsfield, MA.
What You'd Bring
– You have 5+ years experience working in advertising or a related field.
– You have experience designing for responsive web and mobile.
– You're an incredible designer, with an incredible aesthetic, and you have an online portfolio or PDF that reflects that.
– You have a brand-driven approach. No matter who you're designing for, your work is rooted in and aligned to our brand principles.
– You're detail oriented. Your designs are aligned, your files are organized, and you ensure your vision is perfectly implemented by engineering.
– You're able to work across discipline and manage multiple projects at once, under tight deadlines.
– You're receptive to feedback and respect all colleagues, at all levels.
– You have expert knowledge of Sketch and the Adobe Creative Suite. We also use things like InVision, Zeplin, JIRA, and MailChimp.
– We're a video company, so motion design experience is always a plus.
Education BA/BS
Location New York (SoHo)
Compensation Competitive Salary & Equity
Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity or Paternity)
Training & Development
Stock Option Plan
401k Plan
Who's VidMob?
VidMob is the leading video creative platform with a network of professional creatives worldwide who produce the full spectrum of video content for the world's largest brands and advertisers. As the Web transitions to a video-driven medium, marketers, and publishers need to increase the volume and enhance the quality of their video communications. VidMob enables clients to collaborate with expert creatives to efficiently develop a suite of video assets optimized for every digital channel. Learn more about VidMob here and check out this video from our founder/CEO, Alex Collmer.
VidMob is an equal opportunity employer.


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Our friends Kit Lau and Beaver Company Ltd. are in attendance at C3 AFA Hong Kong 2018 and wow, have they stolen the show! The B2Five Official Instagram page & Acid Rain World Faceboook page have given us our first look at a wide assortment of amazing product on the horizon. We've gathered an assortment of images, so brace yourselves, as here we go!
First up, we take a look at the extensive offerings for the Omanga Army. It looks like the Omanga Army is coming out of the gate swinging with the introduction of the Omanga Synchro exoArmor (SA), HADES! This beast of a machine has fans behind excited to see what the full color version will look like, as it definitely appears as though it transforms! As if the HADES reveal wasn't enough, check out what else was on display for the Omanga Army! The full lineup displayed includes –
- Omanga Army Abaddon Flame Trooper
- Omanga Army Abaddon Trooper
- Omanga Army Armagnac XM1
- Omanga Army Cerberus C2
- Omanga Army Chimera C3-M
- Omanga Army Hydra C3-A
- Omanga Army Panther MMO
We've gathered a gallery of nearly 25 images of the new offerings for you to check out, so make sure to read more below to feast your eyes on all the amazing Omanga Army offerings being brought to the B2.Five Acid Rain world! We'll be checking out even more awesome Acid Rain World offerings on display at C3 AFA 2018 HK, so keep it locked and join us on the Cobra Island Forums for discussion already in progress!
B2.Five Acid Rain World Discussion Thread – Cobra Island
Omanga Army SA HADES
Omanga Army Abaddon Flame Trooper, Trooper, Armagnac XM1 Mech
Omanga Army Cerberus C2 & Chimera C3-M
Omanga Army Hydra C3-A
Omanga Army Panther MMO


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There's no such thing as sustainable competitive advantage. If anyone tries to sell you that as part of their "consulting package", you can tell them to knock it off. Differentiation tends to lose its edge over time.
Competitive advantage by its very definition is a fleeting notion - it's something you are always going to have to work towards.
The reason?
It's because people's tastes, expectations, values change over time. In your business you have to constantly be working towards satisfying the needs of your clients and customers to be successful. No secret there. At the same time though you have to be thinking about ways to continue to create that awesome value while keeping your own overhead and expenses as lean as possible. Again, no soul shattering revelations.
Growing a successful business means you are taking specific actions to deliver specific value. Figuring out or planning for your competitive advantage will in no way, shape, or form guarantee your business' success.
This post isn't about finding competitive advantage. It's about figuring out how to create consistent value for your customers and clients once you recognize it. It's about creating a repeatable business model.
The quickest way to get your business to grow is to create repeatable systems that will deliver the most value you can and make sure you can do it over and over again.
You're looking for your "Big Mac". Seriously. Anywhere in the US you can walk into a McDonald's, order a "Big Mac" and have your expectations on that product/experience be met. Why? Because McDonald's makes it the exact same way every time.
You want that! Innovation and disruption are great and absolutely have a place in your business. (It's even in my business' name.) But in order to grow your business and to give yourself the room you need to actually test out ideas, products or services you need to record lots and lots of tries. How can you know which changes helped to grow your business when you changed lots of stuff at the same time. Better still, you are changing something on a weekly basis.
I love the Lean Startup model but there is a piece of it I don't really agree with. The potential customer interviews. Asking people what they want and discovering what they really want are two very different things. You won't know what people do or don't want until you ask them to put their debit/credit card information on the line. Here's how you can work on creating a repeatable business model.
The best advice I can give, in terms of a repeatable business model, is the same advice I give to my clients looking to iterate, pivot or adapt their business. It's actually a set of questions I want you to give some honest thought to:
1. Do you have a system that tracks the entire customer cycle?
2. Are you using that system every single time you in front of a customer?
3. How big is your market and how many times have you used that system?
4. Are you solving a relevant and specific problem? (Benefits (NOT features) > Costs)
5. Is your value being clearly communicated?
6. Are you changing one thing at a time?
7. How are you measuring success at each stage of your system?
8. Are you following up and asking "why" with your customers after they buy and even when they don't?
If you don't have clearly defined and measured answers to any of these questions don't innovate, disrupt, adapt, or pivot.
You need more data!
Figure out what a fair amount of tries are and work from there. Changing your website every day because your products didn't sell that day is probably not a fair amount of time to test your copy. Before you go changing everything start trying to isolate possible weak spots in your system and change one major variable at a time. This is how you test your market to see if what you've changed resonates better and creates more engagement.
Don't rush to innovate or pivot. It's time, money, and emotional energy that you can't get back and that you probably won't take the time to measure. Instead focus on the boring - the system. With enough tries you'll start to see patterns in your business. Patterns with variables you can start to manipulate with intention. That's the secret to getting the best return on your business.
It also helps to keep you from going crazy. Which, I guess is a good thing too.
How do you handle the impulse to constantly innovate, adapt, pivot, or disrupt? Is there a method to your madness? I'd love to see your system in the comments below.


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Over New Year's, fans young and old were charmed when they heard Tom Hardy read a bedtime story for the BBC. Now another famous Brit, Idris Elba, is lending his voice to a children's book, and it's all for a good cause.
In a video with Project Literacy for International Literacy Day earlier this month, Elba sits down in an armchair for an animated reading of The Little Chicken Named Pong-Pong, an adorable retelling of the classic story Chicken Little.
The book also comes with an inspiring backstory. It was written by a Philadelphia mom named Wanda Steward, who has spent the last year learning to read and write. "My children went to school having problems, kids picked on them," Steward told local news, "and I shared this story with them so they would be able to get up in the morning, and feel good about themselves and hold their head up high."
You can download Steward's book for free here, and Pearson, the learning company which funded the project, will donate $1 for each download to adult literacy charities, up to $10,000.
"Story time has always been one of the most magical and treasured parts of the day for me to connect with my children but it's something that millions of parents across the U.K. who struggle with their reading are missing out on," Elba, who is a Project Literacy Ambassador, said in a press release.
According to Pearson, more than 5 million adults are unable to read and write in the U.K. A 2013 study found that the number is approximately 32 million in the United States.
Elba, who also wrote the book's foreword, added, "Through sharing Wanda's inspiring journey, we want to help others understand the importance of investing in adult literacy, which is why we're encouraging as many people as possible to support us by reading Wanda's story."
Watch Idris Elba read "The Little Chicken Named Pong-Pong" below:
(H/T: HuffPost)


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The Warrnambool City Council and the Warrnambool Art Gallery invite suitably experienced artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a site-specific public artwork for one or both of two identified sites in the Liebig St redevelopment which form part of the City Renewal Project in the Warrnambool CBD.
EOIs close at 5pm on Tuesday 14 February, 2017
An artwork is sought for two sites as part of the City Renewal Project.
Site 1:
North West corner of the pedestrian mid-block crossing located between Lava and Koroit Streets.
Human Scale Artwork
Site 2:
South East side of the traffic roundabout on Liebig and Koroit Streets.
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The uses of the word spa.
SPA is fashionable word and nowadays we can see it everywhere even in all the TV ads. It is used along with a shampoo, a dentist, a manicure, but what SPA means and where it comes from.
In principle spa are establishments offering treatments, relaxation therapies or systems, using water as the main basis. But we will see their true origin and different types of Spa.
The use of the word Spa does not apply equally in Europe or Arab countries, where we have extensive experience in the world of balneotherapy, like baths, hamman … as in other areas ,such as the U.S. or Asia, where this word it is understood more as relaxation and beautty or body cares and it is not necessary to use water treatments.
The English word spa also translates as hot tub or jacuzzi.
Its origins, today is unclear, there are two main explanations:
Spa. – Place name of the city of Spa in Belgium. It is a hot spring resort located in the province of Liege, famous for the curative properties of its waters since Roman times.
The second origin of the word, perhaps the most widespread, also dates back to Roman times and comes from the acronym SPA. – "Salut per Aqua" salus per aquam, sanus per aquam, Sanitas per aqua, salutis per aqua, saludis per aqua or Italian: Salute per l'acqua. This means getting health through water
In both cases, consists of the use of water at different temperatures applied for therapeutic purposes, soothing and healing. Whether through a circuit of different temperature pools, water jets, immersion in pools or showers.
Types SPA by type of water used.
Depending on the type of water treatments us in our facilities, we can distinguish three types of spa.
- Hot spring resort (balneario): with mineral water. In addition to the normal water application, themselves containing mineral water. Depending on their classification, are good for bone problems, kidney, respiratory and different skin diseases.
- Thalasso: Seawater. As above, seawater feature that provides iodine and other minerals, thus achieving a much richer in water treatment
- Spa: Water from the general supply network.
Different types of SPA in their characteristics, uses, location, types of treatment that are made:
- Hot spring resort .Normally they are far from the city, close to the source of mineral water.
- Thalasso spa, on the coast. Seaweed wraps and sea bathing
- Spa Day spa or urban. The most common, and also in cities in hotels. Shorter treatments both aesthetic and terapeutic, like massages, facials and manicures.
- Wellness Center. Have important sports areas.
- Spa hotel and spa resort. In four and five star Hotels
- Spa in luxury cruises. Spa are part of the supply of these great ships. You can do all kinds of treatments, they are longer and relaxing treatments, because we have more time.
- Med spa or medical spa. There are a variety and perform anti age treatments, analysis and solution of trastornosdel sleep, nutrition counseling, bone disease, or sports injuries. In Spain we have a nice example in the SHA Wellness Clinic.
But other types of emerging spa much more specific and in some cases in very original.
- Thai Spa and Ayurveda Spa. Very fashionable at the moment as Asia Gardens in Benidorm. We can find countless high quality centers across India.
- Yoga Spas.
- Ladies Spa. Exclusively for women.
- Spa at the train station, and the station Termini in Rome. Terme a Termini
- Spa at the Airport. Like Dubai, Sanghai, NY
- In shopping centers, there are several spa centers within shopping centers in Madrid and Valencia.
Recently a Spanish company has opened in New York a spa, ny Air ancient baths , it is more similar to the way we understand these centers in Spain. It has different pools at different temperatures, jets, contrasts, showers and etc.
New York Air SPA Photo
The company already runs several centers in Spain and Seville and Barcelona, in the style of Arab baths. And with this new foray into the Big Apple, has managed to bring to the city, the essence and tradition of the use of water for relaxation.
I hope this tradition both ancient Roman and then Arabic , in hot water use for relaxation and healing of some diseases continue to spread throughout the world. And what do you think?


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Introduction to Systems Theory
Introduction to Systems Theory
ISBN: 978-0-745-64572-8 December 2012 Polity 300 Pages
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Niklas Luhmann ranks as one of the most important sociologists and social theorists of the twentieth century. Through his many books he developed a highly original form of systems theory that has been hugely influential in a wide variety of disciplines.
In Introduction to Systems Theory, Luhmann explains the key ideas of general and sociological systems theory and supplies a wealth of examples to illustrate his approach. The book offers a wide range of concepts and theorems that can be applied to politics and the economy, religion and science, art and education, organization and the family. Moreover, Luhmann's ideas address important contemporary issues in such diverse fields as cognitive science, ecology, and the study of social movements.
This book provides all the necessary resources for readers to work through the foundations of systems theory – no other work by Luhmann is as clear and accessible as this. There is also much here that will be of great interest to more advanced scholars and practitioners in sociology and the social sciences.
Table of contents
System-Autopoiesis-Form: An Introduction to Luhmann's 'Introduction to Systems Theory'
Editor's Preface to the German Edition
I. Sociology and Systems Theory
1. The Functionalism of System Maintenance
2. Parsons
II. General Systems Theory
1. The Theory of Open Systems
2. System as Difference (Formal Analysis)
3. Operational Closure
4. Self-Organization, Autopoiesis
5. Structural Coupling
6. Observing
7. Re-entry
8. Complexity
9. The Idea of Rationality
III. Time
IV. Meaning
V. Psychic and Social Systems
1. Problems of "Action Theory"
2. Two Modes of Operation of Autopoiesis
VI. Communication as a Self-Observing Operation
VII. Double Contingency, Structure, Conflict
Suggested Further Readings
'These lectures, published here in English for the first time, show Luhmann at the height of his powers. They offer a unique insight into the engine room of arguably the world's most famous systems theorist. It is indeed a brilliant mind that is at work here; very few other social scientists would be able to perform at such a level. Particularly for students and readers who are not familiar with Luhmann's style of thought, this is an ideal introduction to systems theory by the man himself.'
Andreas Hess, University College Dublin
'Niklas Luhmann is the closest the social sciences have come, in a long time, to an actual thinker. This book is an indispensable introduction to Luhmann's unique version of systems theory and required reading to all concerned about theoretical sociology. It offers a rare glimpse into the experimental workings of an extraordinary sociological mind at work.'
Stephan Fuchs, University of Virginia
- Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) ranks as one of the most important sociologists and social theorists of the 20th century.
- In recent years, Luhmann's systems theory has gained resonance in a wide variety of disciplines.
- This book offers precise conceptual analyses and a wealth of examples to clarify the theoretical foundations of general and sociological systems theory.
- Offers a wide range of concepts and theorems that pertain equally to politics and the economy, religion and science, art and education, the family and personal life.


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Following the recent case of an employee at a cafe in Delhi stealing money using cloned credit and debit cards, the fear of cards being cloned for financial theft has resurfaced & the focus is back on how secure your credit cards are and what you can do to ensure they don't get misused.
A similar incident took place last year with an employee at The Quint as well, where her ATM card was cloned and money was withdrawn. It is imperative that you never let your card out of your sight, especially at restaurants while paying the bill. If the waiter swipes it away to the billing desk, there's a chance that it could be run through a card-cloning scanner on the way.
One must insist on the restaurant bringing a mobile point-of-sale device to your table for the payment or walk over to the billing desk and swipe the card yourself. Most banks now issue credit cards and debit cards with chips in them that are more secure than the simple cards with a magnetic strip on the back. The chip-based cards require a personal index number or PIN to be entered on the point-of-sale (POS) terminal that makes them less likely to be cloned.
It is also important to sign on the back of the card, something most of us do not give any importance to. When you get a new credit or debit card, always remember to sign on the back of the card as this will help a seller verify that the card being used belongs to you.
Last but certainly not least, never share your PIN number with anyone. Keep changing the number every few months to prevent any misuse. It is perfectly safe & convenient to use debit & credit cards to make payments at various point of sale terminals, if some of the aforementioned basic safety features are kept in mind.


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What You Should Know about Pneumonias for the Physician Assistant Exam
Broadly speaking, pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, the alveoli in particular. The different types will be covered on the Physician Assistant Exam (PANCE). It's typically caused by an infection, with bacteria as the most popular players. Pneumonia is highly treatable, but remains a leading killer in some areas of the Third World.
Community-acquired pneumonias
Community-acquired pneumonias are classified into typical and atypical types. A typical pneumonia causes fever, chills, rigors, and the classic toxic look. An atypical pneumonia doesn't present with the features of typical pneumonia.
The bacterial causes of CAP that you need to know for the PANCE include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Legionella pneumophila, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Streptococcal pneumonia
A common cause of CAP is Streptococcus pneumoniae. The usual presentation is productive cough with rust-colored sputum, fever, chills, rigors, and a toxic look. Here are the key points about streptococcal pneumonia:
Lung examination shows dry rales and increased tactile fremitus along the area.
Labs can show an elevated white count +/– a left shift or significant bandemia. Bandemia refers to production of immature neutrophils by the bone marrow. A sputum Gram stain and culture should be collected. Often, getting a good sputum sample is impossible. With streptoccocal pneumonia, the Gram stain shows the presence of Gram-positive cocci in pairs and/or chains. Hyponatremia, defined by a low serum sodium, can also be present.
A urinary pneumococcal antigen can be ordered. Even if this test is negative, it doesn't rule out the presence of streptococcal pneumonia.
A chest radiograph may show a lobar infiltrate.
The usual initial antibiotic choices are fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, and a third-generation cephalosporin such as ceftriaxone plus a macrolide antibiotic such as azithromycin.
Hemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis are two other causes of CAP. They are also two very common pathogens in patients with COPD. The antibiotic coverage is the same as in streptococcal pneumonia.
Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is generally caused by Legionella pneumophila, although there are other serotypes as well. This organism is thought of as an atypical cause of CAP.
Concerning labs, a leukocytosis with bandemia may or may not be present. You can check for a urinary Legionella antigen as well. Affected patients may have nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. They can also have a relative bradycardia as well. On lab tests, hyponatremia may be present.
The treatment is usually a fluoroquinolone such as levofloxacin, although the macrolide class of antibiotics can be prescribed as well.
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Like Legionnaires', mycoplasma pneumonia is an atypical type of CAP. The bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common etiology of pneumonia. The chest radiograph findings can be variable, although you can see opacification of certain segments of the lungs' lower lobes. Here are a couple of points about mycoplasma pneumonia:
Getting a sputum culture for mycoplasma can be difficult if not impossible. A serologic test for cold agglutinins can be used to diagnose mycoplasma.
Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall, so you can use the macrolide class of antibiotics or the fluoroquinolones to treat this pneumonia. Tetracycline derivatives, including doxycycline, have also been used.
Chlamydial pneumonia
Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common cause of pneumonia in kids and young people. The chest radiograph findings are similar to other atypical CAP. Because this bacterium can be difficult to isolate in sputum, you need blood antibody testing to identify the organism. Both macrolide antibiotics and tetracycline derivatives can be used to treat.
Chlamydophila psittaci is a cause of pneumonia for people who work with sick birds, usually parrots. People working in a vet's office or pet shop are at risk. Patients can be very sick, with high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. On physical examination, splenomegaly may be present.
Healthcare-associated pneumonias
Healthcare-associated pneumonias can affect people living in nursing homes or rehabilitation centers or people who've spent more than a few days in the hospital.
Gram-negative bacteria
The organisms responsible for healthcare-associated pneumonias are different from CAP organisms, tending to be more Gram-negative in scope. Examples include Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Treatment needs to reflect more Gram-negative coverage, including the use of third- or fourth-generation cephalosporins. Fluoroquinolones do have some Gram-negative coverage. If the person has been in the critical care unit for a while, the big Gram-negative guns can be prescribed, including the carbapenem class of beta-lactam antibiotics and monobactam aztreonam.
Staphylococcus aureus
Staph aureus pneumonia can be a superimposed bacterial infection if the person has influenza. You also find it in nursing homes, residential care facilities, and hospitals. If someone has any type of indwelling lines or catheters, he or she is at higher risk of getting a staph infection.
Classically, the pneumonia associated with Staphylococcus aureus is a cavitary pneumonia. A chest radiograph can show multiple cavitary lesions called pneumatoceles.
The treatment depends on which kind of staph infection you're dealing with. Is it methicillin-sensitive staph aureus or methicillin-resistant staph aureus? For MSSA, penicillin antibiotics like piperacillin-tazobactam can be used. For MRSA, first-line agents can include vancomycin, although with increasing MRSA resistance, other agents like linezolid have been used.
Pneumonias in the immunocompromised patient
Many types of pneumonia can affect people who are immunocompromised. One such type of pneumonia is pneumocystis pneumonia. It's also called pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and was formerly called pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Here are the main points concerning this fungal pneumonia:
It tends to occur in immunocompromised hosts, including people with HIV whose CD4 count is < 200 and people receiving chemotherapy.
It can be a very destructive pneumonia, actually destroying the parenchyma of the lung. Serum LDH levels can be high, reflecting this destruction.
A chest radiograph can show opacification of both lung fields.
An arterial blood gas has special significance for this pneumonia. If the pO2 is < 60 mmHg, signifying hypoxemia, then steroids are given in addition to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is often given for 21 days of therapy.


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The Auckland Festival of Photography opened its 11th edition on May 29th. The festival programme attracts more than 55,000 visitors who attend various events and exhibitions presented all over the Auckland region. Graduates, current students and faculty from Whitecliffe participated in a number of shows and happenings this year. Here's the shortlist:
A Sense of Place at Papakura Art Gallery
Whitecliffe MFA graduate Anita Jacobsen's photographs were included in a group show Sense of Place curated by Talia Smith and Ioana Gordon-Smith at Papakura Art Gallery 10 May-21 June. Organized in association with Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust, the exhibition presented works by 15 artists including Laurence Aberhart, Jeremy Leatinu'u, Salome Tanuvasa and Whitecliffe BFA alumni Michelle Beattie, who 'consider the role and impact of contemporary roads and how they shape the relationships of people to places, or create the form and identity of specific localities.' Various public workshops and programmes were held during the length of the exhibition.
Co-orbital at NKB Gallery
Whitecliffe Head of Photography Becky Nunes opened her solo show at Mt. Eden's NKB Gallery on June 3rd. The exhibition, entitled Co-orbital, was part of the festival's Signature programme and included an artist talk on June 7th. Becky's photographic series explores the area of Grafton Gully through associations of death, nature and found objects. The latest issue of Art New Zealand magazine included a feature photography portfolio on this series. Kriselle Baker writes about the work "for Nunes this area represents a prism of shifting values, in which there has been a re-prioritising of our relationship with the land". (Kriselle Baker, Art New Zealand 150 winter 2014)
Sampler 2014 at Pearce Gallery
Whitecliffe year 3 photography students displayed their annual showcase entitled Sampler 2014 at Pearce Gallery from June 3-8. Exhibitors included Allira Brydon, Jessie Ana Elysia Phillips, Kourtney Patumaka, Leigh Baber, Mish O'Neill, Niketa Mercedes Brown, Wolf Brooks, Rainer Weston, Ria Fitzpatrick, Tegan Weber and Testarossa Siregar. Working together with Whitecliffe lecturer and curator Steve Carr gave students the experience of displaying their latest photographic works in a gallery setting for a public audience. Commenting on the exhibition, Steve says, "I enjoy the degree to which students are implicated in the decision making; the parameters of the show means that they are asked to consider how their own work operates within the context of the exhibition as a whole."
We Are Changing at St. Paul Street Gallery
Whitecliffe Photography student Lea Schlatter organized an exhibition We Are Changing, a collaborative effort including three other Auckland based emerging photographers, Ryan Meta, Kate Syme and Delena Nathuran. The exhibition was on view at AUT's St Paul Street Gallery from 17 June-21 June and addressed issues that young artists face within the contemporary art world. D-Photo Magazine featured an interview with Lea where she talks about organizing the show.
The Floral Show Local Exotic at Fresh Gallery Otara
Tanya Eccleston, Visiting Scholar for the Whiteciffe MFA programme, and artist Monique Redmond collaborated as The Suburban Floral Association and joined artist Janet Lilo for an exhibition named The Floral Show: Local Exotic curated by Ariane Craig-Smith. The exhibition at Fresh Gallery Otara opened June 5 and is currently on view until 16 July. Photography, video and installation are all part of the exhibition that explores the role of flowers in creating a sense of place, identity and home. A series of public programmes were planned during the length of the exhibition including floral arranging workshops, artist talks and free family portrait sessions. Check out more recent events here.
The Bridge Gathers at Lot 23
Helen Clegg (Whitecliffe BFA 2013) exhibited her second solo show The Bridge Gathers at art space Lot 23. The exhibition featured 11 photographic works and an interactive element - a set complete with a backdrop, camera with a cable release and a clear plastic box, which Helen used in her series. Show attendees could come and photograph themselves in the box, just as Helen did in her series. Helen says "the idea is to play with the process behind making each piece and engage with the work on a different level." Here is an interview from D-Photo Magazine with Helen where she talks about the show and creative process.
Great South Road at Artstation
Tangent Photography Collective asked 10 Auckland based photographers to explore the length of Great South Road and respond in ways that reflect their own varied practices. The exhibition opened at Ponsonby's Artstation and included works from Whitecliffe photography lecturer David Cowlard and photographer Meighan Ellis, who teaches a Whitecliffe Short Course class. Whitecliffe Graphic Design graduate Leah Surynt designed the project's newspaper publication, published as a visual extension of the exhibition.
Tangent was co-founded by Whitecliffe Head of Photography Becky Nunes, Marketing Coordinator/photographer Anita Totha and photographer Parisa Taghizadeh in 2012 as a means to progress the debate around visual culture in NZ and to provide a platform for lens-based practitioners.
For more info about the events and exhibitions, please visit the Auckland Festival of Photography website.


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Here, you will find the answers to your questions. If you're still stumped, feel free to email us today.
Q: How often do you release new products?
A: We're constantly creating new designs and great products. We share them and sell to you as fast as we tried and tested them! Our goal is to add new items weekly.
Q: What are your customer service hours?
Fresh Chick Designs open daily from 9 is to 5 pm. You can send us an email to reach us during and outside of business hours. We will respond to all inquiries as possible as we can. Returns can be initiated at any time through our returns page.
Q: Do I need to register an account to buy products from Fresh Chick Designs?
A: Accounts are optional to place an order on our website. However, we do suggest to set up your account to help you check out easily and track your orders once your item shipped. Setting an account is easy and free.
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A: The Fresh Chick Designs has teamed up with a trusted and respected global company to fulfill orders for our international customers. Please note that certain items and promotional discounts may not be eligible or apply to the international order. The items will automatically be transferred to our partnered Global company. You may also pay with international credit cards, PayPal or bank wire transfers. Our global partner will process your payment and guarantee delivery. Once you've completed your order, all inquiries should be directed to them.
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has a telephone system in the Customer Advice and Information Centre (CAIT) that is capable of recording conversations. Like many other organisations, this is a standard practice that allows the recording of telephone calls for quality monitoring, training, compliance and security purposes.
All calls received into CAIT will be recorded by the GDC and will be retained for a period of six months after which they will be deleted unless retained for the purposes specified in this policy. Recordings will only be used for the purposes specified in this policy. If calls are transferred from CAIT to a GDC member staff, the call recording will cease to act once the call is successfully transferred.
GDC employees may on occasion also have calls they receive recorded by an external research firm conducting a mystery shopping programme on behalf of the GDC, Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence or other partner organisation. The purpose of these mystery shopping programmes is to independently evaluate our customer service standards. These organisations will conduct these research programmes, including recording of calls with the appropriate safeguards, within the legislative framework detailed in paragraph 5 and the memorandums of understanding between them and the GDC.
In order to maintain high standards and protect the public and staff we need to record all telephone calls received into the Customer Advice and Information Centre and retain them for a limited period of time.
We shall ensure that the use of these recordings is fair and that we comply with the requirements of the relevant legislation. This includes:
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
The Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications Regulations) 2000
The Telecommunications (Data Protection and Privacy) Regulations 1999
The General Data Protection Regulation 2018
The Data Protection Act 2018
The Human Rights Act 1998.
All calls call made to the Customer Advice and Information Centre will be recorded. Under normal circumstances a call will not be retrieved, monitored or retained for longer than six months unless:
it is necessary to investigate a complaint
it is part of a management 'spot check' that customer service standards are being met. NB. Recordings used for quality monitoring purposes will be retained for 12 months
there is a threat to the health and safety of staff or visitors or for the prevention or detection of crime
it is necessary to check compliance with regulatory procedures
it will aid standards in call handling through use in training and coaching our staff. However, this will only be permitted if the recording is edited so that the caller remains anonymous and the member of staff who was party to the call agrees to its being used in this way.
If it becomes clear that a communication is private or the person making the call says that they do not wish to have their call recorded, the call recording will be stopped.
Personal data collected in the course of recording activities will be processed fairly and lawfully in accordance with data protection law. It will be:
adequate, relevant and not excessive
used for the purpose(s) stated in this policy only and not used for any other purposes
accessible only to managerial staff after securing permission from the Head of Secretariat
treated confidentially
stored securely
not kept for longer than necessary and will be securely destroyed once the issue(s) in question have been resolved.
Where call recording facilities are being used we will inform the caller that their call is being monitored/recorded for quality/training purposes so that they have the opportunity to consent by continuing with the call or hanging up.
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Data Analytics & Architecture Director | Data Start-up
We're working with a start-up data marketing consultancy who want to change the face of marketing.
The client:
Formed 2 years ago they have a rich pedigree in the marketing consultancy space, both founders have held senior positions in WPP businesses. They felt there was a gap in the market for a marketing consultancy who were truly at the intersection of data & quantitative research and qualitative human and cultural insights. They feel marketers are drowning in data and can no longer drive growth for brands in a way that has historically been successful.
This consultancy help brands develop platforms using bespoke technology and Ai to give marketers more time to be creative and not sifting through data. They have a black book of contacts and are working with big global FMCG and tech businesses. They help clients solve challenges around things like segmentation, innovation, market positioning. They also have a partnership with a global management consultancy firm, who give this business scale and open doors.
The role:
The director role will work closely with the CEO, CTO and UK MD. This is a new role in the business with lots of autonomy, you'll drive analytics projects. Data sets include clients own existing data and data including social media, search data, CRM, and Google Analytics. They also need someone who understands data architecture, someone who is a bit teccie who understand how to extract data, how to manage it and store it. You'll also be involved in developing new products - i.e. a product that can map customer journeys - and speaking to clients & growing the business.
7 years plus experience
Experience in data analytics projects
Knowledge of data architecture, data structures and data management
An entrepreneurial mindset.
A really unique opportunity to be part of something very exciting. They have an awesome office in central London, with its own restaurant, bar, yoga studio and gym. If this is the sort of challenge, you're looking for hit apply now.


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Happy Friday Folks! Looking for some movies to watch this weekend. Well, hey! you came to the right place. Here's this week's FFR.
Donnie Darko
I'm sure everyone's has seen Donnie Darko at one point in their lives. Back in the day it was a much hyped up film and with weird occurrences and and "ohhh ok" kind of ending. And if by chance you haven't seen it, here's the syposis:
Donnie Darko, a troubled teen is haunted by visions of a man in a rabbit suit who tells him the world is going to end in 28 days.
This film opened the door to Richard Kelly's weirder movies such as Southland Tales (I didn't think it was too bad) and The Box (had potential to be creepy and interesting but failed on both at the end.) I think Kelly will always have to live up to D.D. and so far, he hasn't quite matched it.
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Some of my friends told me this was a good one so after seeing it availalbe on watch instantly, I decided to check it out.
A group of friends sail out in the open ocean and end up entangled in the Bermuda Triangle during a mysterious storm. The group come across a boat and feel like they are saved but some freaky shit goes down and someone on the boat is trying to kill them. Dun Dun Dun.
This movie reminded me a lot of Timecrimes. If you haven't seen it, I'd recommend that one as well, especially for anyone into time traveling movies.
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Oral Fixation
Going to the dentist is never a fun experience, well, unless your dentist is super hot and you're a masochist.
Rachel Marks is obsessed with her dentist. She chips her teeth, pull some out, anything else just to visit him. Too bad for her, the dentist is married and happy. That doesn't stop her from trying to fuck up his life and make him realize that he's in love with her damnit!
This is not a great movie but I think I would catergorize this as "bad but entertaining"
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Cool as Ice
My non-horror pick of the week. Ok,maybe it could be considered horror depending on how you look at it.
So I saw this listed, my friend happens to be in love with this movie so I thought, "How bad could this be?" Oh man, I felt like someone dropped kick my ovaries. The acting, the dancing, the singing, it was like a mixed bag of crap. But you know what (chicken butt) it was good fun. I laughed a lot. It wasn't during things I was supposed to laugh at, but laughing is a damn cheap thrill. Get a group of friends and some beer and check this shit out yo.
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X-Files: First Season
Got an hour? Watch the X-Files from the beginning. It will make you want to believe. Yeah, I know, that was corny even for me. Wa-wa.
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American Psycho 2
If there were a watered down verison of American Psycho, taking out the wall to wall sex and gore, it would American Psycho 2. This sequel may not hold up to the first film and it's a little bit cheesy but I liked it a lot. Mila Kunis is awesome and people, The Shatner is in! Win!
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The Crew (1994)
I'm currently watching this now. I was slightly sold by the list of actors in it: Donal Logue, Viggo Mortensen and Jeremy Sisto. but I'm currently at the point where I'm not sure what the hell I'm watching. Well, I'm recommended this because 1. I have nothing left on the Fearnet list to recommend, and 2. Hey, the list of actors in it are cool, even though Jeremy Sisto's accent is making me want to punch him in the face. But currently, though I'm confused, it may end up getting better. Maybe. Watch if you want, compare notes later.
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Have a great weekend all and stand by for an update on the Larry Cohen contest.


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A long long time ago ( in Internet years at least ) …
In the spring of 2001, MySiteEasy founder Brendon Gearin hatched a plan to empower small businesses to update their own web presence and include "Marketing Tools & services" by default.
This was revolutionary at the time, so much so we had to build all our tools to make it happen. Luckily we had been doing this in a non-agency capacity for our own sites since about '97.
We were also streaming video live and on demand online in the late 90's.
Now days we're big fans of open source tools & best of breed commercial tools.
To this day unlike most agencies in the industry in addition to supporting our clients we have our own online stores, & membership sites in different markets.
This gives us a unique perspective.
We don't just sell it. We do it to. We get into the trenches (can I really say trenches when our hands don't get dirty?) and figure stuff out.
This helps us stay ahead of the game. If you're not ahead online, your behind.
Far more than just web sites
When you build online presences & marketing campaigns for 20 years across multiple different industries for businesses of all sizes you notice similarities in the success stories.
A good a website is not the only thing that is required. You need traffic/visitors to that site.
Once you have that traffic you need good branding. Those potential customers then need to take action on something. That could be filling in a form, signing up for a newsletter, completely a purchase, a download, a social share etc.
You need good systems in place to get great reviews & referrals. You need to be able to resell to your existing customer base easily and effectively.
We've taken those similarities and distilled them into a framework every business can use to succeed. We then aligned our marketing services and packages with that strategy to support our clients more effectively and make it easy and hassle free.


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Penthouse 22 - The Producer
7,975 Square Feet | 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, 2 Powder Baths
To Exemplify A Sumptuous Environment
Embracing our desire for revolutionary spaces, Emaar retained award-winning interior designer Lisa Garriss,
principal of Plum Design West, to curate iconic brands and worldwide resources, culminating in a
bespoke experience of exceptional craftsmanship, flawless sophistication, and refined detail.
· Miele Ranges, Cooking And Refrigeration Products From Groundbreaking German Engineering And Design.
· Bespoke Natural Stone Floors From Grassi Pietre Of Vicenza, Italy.
· Custom Italian Arclinea Kitchens Designed By Famed Industrial Designer Antonio Citterio.
· Walk-In Wardrobes Designed And Fabricated By MisuraEmme Of Milan
· Luxury Plumbing Fixtures From Vola, Dornbracht, Fantini And Kallista.
· Sui Generis Glass & Lacquer Doors From Award Winning Industrial Design Pioneer, Lualdi Porte Of Milan.
· Unique Tailored Vanity Cabinets With Integrated Illumination Mirrors.
· Opulent Custom Designed, Hand Knotted Rugs By Woven.
· Furnishings By Giorgetti, B&B Italia, Armani Casa, Poltrona Frau, Verpan, One Collection, Lasvit,
Maxalto, Flos, Baker, John Pomp Studio And Others.
· Local Los Angeles Partner And Supplier, Euroconcepts.
· Locally Fabricated Custom Natural Wood Veneer Millwork Walls.
· Imported Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floors By Cora Of Italy.


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Sadly, wedding planning causes stress and misery for many, ruining what ought to be among the happiest days of their life. Fortunately, here are some tips to help you plan for a memorable and joyous wedding day.
Before your wedding day, practice the aisle walk as much as you can. Get acquainted with the floor you will be walking on and do this with the same shoes you plan on wearing. This can help you feel more confident during your special day.
Getting married in the peak wedding season can cost a small fortune. Most people get married between May and December. During the wedding season, venues are generally more expensive. If it is imperative that your wedding be at this time, be sure to make your reservations far ahead of the date.
Bear in mind the cost of the alcohol that you will be serving at your wedding, and try to find one that is cost efficient. Having an open bar may cost a lot, especially if it is available throughout the entire day. Inquire at your venue what your alcoholic beverage serving options are.
Hold a dress rehearsal for all members of the party that are giving speeches at the reception. This will give them a chance to practice, and you'll also be able to make sure no inappropriate remarks are planned. You may have several generations attending your wedding, and jokes that may be suitable for younger folks could offend the elders.
Personalize your wedding by incorporating any elements or facets of your personal identity, your betrothed or especially the relationship you share. Select a theme that represents the time that you have spent with each other.
Go ethnic with your catering and get your guests talking for days to come. Think outside the traditional choices of chicken or steak. Be certain you make the dinner at your wedding memorable; after all, it's your big day!
Never go on a strenuous weight loss diet in order to look your best. You are going to find yourself dehydrated and lightheaded if trying to lose weight too quickly prior to your wedding. Of course, you would not want to pass out as you are saying your vows. Buy a dress that allows you to make adjustments when the wedding date comes.
When choosing a makeup artist, look at their past work. Do you like how they do their work? Make sure it's to your liking. You will want to feel comfortable with all parties involved.
An overabundance of flowers on reception tables causes trouble. Usually, the flowers are only in your guests' way. Not only that, but you may have some guests who are allergic to flowers. Instead, you could place candles (non-scented) on the table tops to add a romantic feel to the reception.
Use this advice to be assured that your wedding is well planned and relaxing. This will make for a time to remember. If you plan far enough ahead of time, your wedding will be the perfect beginning to a life with the one you love.
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We maintain a great stock of bows from Mathews, Mission Archery, Elite Archery, Martin Archery and Quest by G5 at our shop. Many customers are surprised at the selection of Right and LEFT handed bows. Customers may also custom order from manufacturers.................
The area's largest authorized pro shop for Mathew Solocam, Mission Archery, Martin Archery, Elite Archery.
Also stocking Crossbows by Mission Archery, TenPoint and Wicked Ridge also Horton by TenPoint.


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MySQL shows off open source database
MySQL is promoting its open source database as a viable, more affordable alternative to products from Oracle, IBM and the other...
MySQL is promoting its open source database as a viable, more affordable alternative to products from Oracle, IBM and the other top database suppliers.
The Swedish company boasts 4 million installations of its product worldwide, many of which are at small businesses and government agencies that have downloaded the software for free. It claims to have 4,000 paying customers, including such names as Google, Yahoo and Cisco Systems, which has embedded MySQL in some of its networking products.
MySQL has what it calls a dual licensing strategy. Customers can download its software for free, in which case they are required to make any improvements they make freely available to others, in a traditional open source model. If they pay for the software, they can keep their modifications private.
Its goals for the coming year are to evolve its database with new features and better performance, to partner with more applications and tools suppliers to expand the ecosystem around MySQL, and to add new support, training and certification services for customers, said Marten Mickos, the company's chief executive officer.
"Performance is always number one. MySQL is and shall be the fastest performing database. We'll always keep that our number one priority," he said.
The product lacks many features found in products from the leading database suppliers and it sees a role for itself alongside databases from those suppliers in what are already heterogeneous database environments.
"It's analogous to what's happening with Linux. Everybody says they're switching to Linux, but the reality is that most companies run it in a mixed environment where they also have mainframes and they also have Windows and Unix," Mickos said.
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Oracle is marshalling select customers in Brussels for its two-day meeting with European commissioners to persuade them to give its proposed acquisition...
Former MySQL CEO Marten Mickos is leaving Sun Microsystems. He is the third senior MySQL executive to leave since Sun's acquisition of the open source database...


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Places to eat and drink
The Station Hotel - with a reasonable menu. Comfortable seating, in the bar itself, or in the sun lounge or garden.
Jasmine Chinese Take-away - offering a full menu of chinese dishes, as well as the more traditional fish and chips.
Gabis Tandoori - Indian Takeaway - an excellent local reputation, located in Rose Place, Avoch. Fresh, quality food.
Places nearby
Eilean Dubh, High Street, Fortrose, Not-to-be-missed place for local produce, excellently cooked and presented
The Crofters Bistro, 11 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie. Tel 01381 620844
Allangrange Arms, Munlochy - recently refurbished - Serving real ales, fine wines and freshly cooked gourmet pub food
The Plough, Rosemarkie - recently re-opened after being closed for some months.


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Living tiny is only partially about the actual tiny house/trailer/RV as an "object", and 90% of it is decisions you make, the attitude you have, and how you live your life day to day.
I see WAY too many people waiting to start living "tinier" until they buy the actual tiny house, but that mentality is totally backwards. If you're serious about living a smaller life in a smaller home, you need to start changing your habits right this instant.
Otherwise, you might be in for a total shock once tiny move in day finally arrives!
Instead of thinking "having the tiny house will ALLOW me to do these things", start to do them and then feel totally empowered to start living tiny right now!
I mean it. Stop it right now.
Stop wandering around Target.
Stop using the excuse that you need it, or it's on sale, or you'll use it in the tiny house!
No, you won't. Because you won't fit in the tiny house with that extra crap weighing you down.
When you're out in the world being bombarded with messages of consumption and acquisition, just remember that the money you are about to spend on something useless could be building materials for your tiny home, parts for your vintage trailer, or repairs on your van.
It could be put towards hiring an electrician.
Or buying the trailer.
If that's not motivation enough, think about how your dollar is POWER - you have the power in your pocket to add to a planet in crisis, destroy a culture that is being degraded due to the insatiable American desire, and to damage people and places you can't even point to on a map.
OR, you could think rationally, save your money, and put that dollar back in your pocket where it belongs!
Yep, I said it. I'm telling you right now. I'm looking you in the eye and giving you permission to ditch that jerk/ladyjerk that is holding you back.
The one that doesn't support your dreams and laughs at your big ideas. If you're lucky enough to be with your dream partner, then ignore this one. But if I'm talking to you, and YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, you need to start seriously thinking about when you're going to leave this prick.
When you get the tiny house? Will he or she conveniently just notice that there "isn't really enough room, so…"? Probably not.
A BIG part of downsizing is taking care of invisible, intangible demons. Bad relationships are a demon. You want to to downsize your life, you have to downsize the hard parts too. If that person isn't in your dream life when you imagine it, what are you waiting for?
I swear, getting rid of emotionally damaging things is just as important as getting rid of physical stuff when you're getting ready to move into a small space. Toxic relationships take up a lot of SPACE, in your mind, your energy, and your life. You don't have room for that, because your life is going to be so full of things you care about you just won't have time for the losers. If you don't have the same priorities, it may be time to do some serious thinking.
The number one reason people want to live a tiny life! Most people that I speak with would like to leave their horrible, soul-sucking 9-5 and do work that MATTERS to them.
They don't want to retire (most of them), they just want to do work that is meaningful and fulfilling. And that's not too much to ask for.
You should 100% be able to comfortably leave that crappy job you hate and find work that speaks to you. In fact, I DARE you to do just that.
Most likely, your first step will be downsizing your bills and expenses, so that you can make a stress-free transition. If you stop buying stuff you don't need (see Step 1), you can save up a rainy day fund to make the move a bit easier.
We've had many people successfully quit their day jobs and move on to more fulfilling work such as part-time volunteering, working with animals, and more as a result of doing the work in Tiny Transition and Downsizing.
It's pretty incredible to see, when it happens right in front of your eyes, real people making important life-changing decisions. Downsizing your work life, either moving to part-time or changing careers entirely, is completely possible with downsizing your life. I encourage you to start making a plan NOW for how you are going to escape, and then start taking action!
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So, a lot of people ask me about my composting toilet. Essentially, a LOT of people want to know about how I pee and poop.
It's cool, I've totally gotten used to talking to total strangers about my bowel movements and menstrual cycle, it's pretty much my job at this point!
I really don't mind because I love spreading the word about safe humanure use. One habit that I changed when I started living tiny was peeing outside a lot more. Sometimes, it's just easier to pee outside. If you're thinking about having a DIY composting toilet in your tiny home (which I recommend, it's easy-peasy and way better than flushing!), you will need to get comfortable with your bodily functions.
You might suffer from somatophobia, and not even be aware of it! Somatophobia is the fear of one's own bodily functions, specifically urinating, defecating, menstruating, and vomiting.
When you start peeing outside, you become more comfortable with your pee, how much you produce, and how to handle it. It's like a baby-step towards DIY indoor composting toilets.
Ladies, take my advice and get yourself a P-style. That thing has saved my life many times. I can now pee WHILE I drive a car (I have had a lot of practice).
Get one! Also for the ladies: simplify your needs and cut out one monthly expense and start using a re-usable cloth menstrual pad or menstrual cup. You will wonder why you waited so long to switch! Okay, enough about bodily functions (for now!).
(Disclosure: some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that at no extra cost to you, if you decide to purchase something I recommend I get a small commission, which helps keep this blog up and running! Thank you!)
There is nothing on television.
Well, that's not true. There are advertisements that pander to you and speak to you like you have half a brain, insult your intelligence, and try to trick you into buying stuff you don't want or need.
But, there's nothing that you're MISSING on television. One great way to start downsizing crap out of your life right now is to cut your cable. There has never been an easier time to cut your cable, you can still use Netflix, Hulu, Amazon On Demand and similar services to actually watch the CONTENT that you love, minus the stupid ads you hate.
If you've been putting this off for a while, you could be wasting 100's of dollars a year (or more!). Take a moment and think about all of the things you would do if you weren't tempted to watch bad reality TV shows. Read more books? Write poetry? Dance and do karaoke in your PJ's? (Is that just me?).
Downsizing your life is a holistic process, your successes in one area motivate you to build on them and make radical, positive changes in other areas of your life. And it doesn't happen overnight.
When you stop buying stuff, you have the extra savings you need to take a more meaningful, less-stressful job (thus giving your old crappy job the finger).
Then you start to feel so good when you're at work, you wonder why your SO is bringing you down at home, and you're ready to end that part of your relationship.
All of the sudden you're living free, peeing wherever the hell you want (because why not?)! Well, maybe not exactly, but you get what I mean.
This whole thing is a profound and deeply catalyzing process - one that will challenge you and excite you and make you feel optimistic and sometimes frustrated.


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However, this is a very real issue, and it can and does happen. Those who find that they have this type of issue need to make sure they have a quality plumbing company that can come over to their house and set things right as soon as possible. Toronto plumbing specialists have seen these sorts of things plenty of times before, and they have the tools, techniques, and the knowledge to help. They find that several different things are common reasons for these types of backups.
Clogs in the Line
It's possible for the main sewer line that leads away from your home to become clogged. When this happens, the sewage has nowhere to go, and before long, it begins to back up into the home. When this happens in just one toilet in the house, or just one pipe line, chances are that it is actually just a clog in that particular line. However, when it happens to all of the toilets and sinks in the home, it means there is an issue with the main sewer line.
Clogs are often quite preventable, fortunately. With a bit of forethought, most homeowners can reduce the chance of getting a clog by following a few simple rules. First, make sure that you aren't putting too much down the toilet. Things such as diapers, facial tissues, and other debris are common causes of clogs.
Also, be careful of the items you are putting down the garbage disposal. For example, you never want to pour grease down the drain. It can harden and begin collecting debris, which can cause a big clog in your pipes and further on down to the connection to the main sewer line.
It's important to note that sometimes the clog is not your fault at all. Sometimes, the issue actually occurs further down in the municipal lines. They might have a blockage, and that could actually be what is sending the sewage back into your home.
This is something that can be difficult to handle, simply because roots seem to have a mind of their own. They can actually grow into the pipes, which can cause holes in them and then create blockages. It can also allow the sewage to go into the ground. They can even crush the pipes in some cases. Even when you don't have trees in your yard, neighboring tree roots may actually creep beneath the ground and damage the pipes.
Too Much Water
Those who have sump pumps know that those pumps can only handle a certain amount of water before they overflow. This sometimes happens when there is too much rain, and in some cases, it can cause a sewer backup into your home.
Old Systems Could Be the Issue
Those who have very old plumbing systems may find they are at a higher risk of one of these backups than those who have newer systems. The old pipes can only stand up to so much before something gives. It might be time to consider replacing them.
What Should You Do?
These problems generally happen relatively slowly, so you should be able to realize that something is wrong before the issue becomes too bad. If you notice anything out of the ordinary with your plumbing, it really is a good idea to get in touch with plumbing experts right away so they can check out the problem. However, sometimes you will find that the sewer backup can happen quite quickly. Regardless, you need to have help from the professionals as quickly as you can get it.
One of the biggest mistakes that many homeowners unfortunately make is ignoring the problem. They look for ways to reduce their expenses and feel that they can get rid of a clog with a little bit of Liquid Plumber. While that might help with some small clogs, it can give you a false sense of hope. You really do need to make sure you are working with professionals who have dealt with these kinds of backups before.
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Stories about "Lewiston's Somali community"
Media covers 10-year anniversary of 'Many and One' gathering at Bates
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:58 pm
The anniversary program featured Heather Lindkvist, special assistant to the president, and community organizer Sarah Davis '10.
Students explore local need for Islamic banking practices
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 12:37 pm
For some members of our community,the simple freedom of economic choice does not exist. Religious considerations prohibit Muslims in our community from using the American system of banking. Specifically, they are forbidden to use banking products that involve interest or money begetting money.That's why, at the bank's request, my Bates anthropology class "Production and Reproduction" took on a community-based research project involving the local Somali population this semester. We explored ways in which Islamic and American banking differ. Our research gave the bank ideas for Islamic banking services.


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TRN is best started by going through the tutorial mode that is not only educational in the nuances of the game, but unlocks extras cars for doing well. One quirky extra for the game is that you can reset your position when stuck manually, so rather than flying into the scenery and waiting for the game to do it, you can get going a little quicker before you reach the scene of the accident, a useful trick.
The races themselves in tournaments or time trial mode run over 5,6 or 7 laps, a little longer than is really fun. Still, the first lap is generally for getting used to the scrolling track, learning which are the fast and which are the slow corners and what obstacles need avoiding. But on the later laps, you should be far ahead, so get bored while trying to maintain your concentration, I can't see an option to lower the lap count but it would be a useful addition to any sequel.
Your dinky RC car can be flustered by the crash barriers, bumps and other cars, so keeping a fluid pace on the racing line is the major challenge. Once you master that on the current track, you can soon burn past the opposition. On the straights and big jumps, limited turbo can come in handy but can also derail your progress.
The dynamic camera follows your car around the track panning in and out as your speed changes, it can get a little juddery at times, despite the rather simply track layout and furniture. Other niggles include the time trial mode that fails to show your lap times as you go round, making it nothing like a time trial - and the fact that there are no lap records - small things that made SuperSprint one of the most addictive games ever.
While there are plenty of tracks, vehicles, paint jobs and other attractions, TRN seems to have forgotten the little details that are essential to the success of a "small game." A shame as the smart tutorial mode promised a lot more fun. Just a bit more effort in adding extra challenge for the player over just making the game and races bigger would keep me coming back, perhaps the loss of Achievements from the iPhone version isn't helping here.
Available on PSN for £2.49 [Bravo Game Studios]
7/10 Lacks the finesse or personal challenge for long term play, but a fun racer all the same.


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Allen Iverson documentary to premiere on Showtime May 16
A documentary on former Denver Nuggets star Allen Iverson will air at 7 p.m. Saturday on Showtime.
The 87-minute documentary "Iverson" is director Zatella Beatty's first effort at the helm.
From Showtime:
Feature-length documentary charting the rise of basketball great Allen Iverson, told largely in his own words. From a turbulent childhood of crushing poverty in Virginia to controversial run-ins with the law to iconic Philadelphia 76ers all star, his audacious rejection of convention and off the court embrace of hip-hop sent shockwaves through the NBA and influenced an entire generation.
Iverson played 14 seasons in the NBA with stops in Philadelphia, Denver, Detroit and Memphis. He finished with 24,368 points (23rd all-time) and averaged 26.7 points, good enough for seventh-best all time.
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I know early birds are already harvesting the fruits of their seat-sale bookings 'cause I was one of them. I just came back from my Korean Autumn Trip in Seoul, South Korea. Of course, I had an awesome time! I enjoyed taking pictures and flooding my Instagram feed with fun posts and minus a Seoul-pun hashtag. #SorryNotSorry
Autumn in Korea is not just about Nami Island. It's so much more! Before winter comes, make your autumn trip worthwhile with this set of instaworthy spots in and around Korea.
Abai Village, Sokcho
If you're a genuine Koreanovela fan, you would know some of the earliest K-series that hit the Philippine shores. No, Meteor Garden was from Taiwan. It was Autumn in My Heart a.k.a. Endless Love (aired on GMA 7). This was the series that introduced us to Johnny (Jun-Seo) and Jenny (Eun-Seo), and their bittersweet love story. Spoiler Alert: They both died. 😥
Jenny's house was shot in Abai Village in Sokcho. By house, I mean the house she lived in as an adult. Watch the series please! Abai means "aged person" since many members of this village were elderly people who fled from North Korea.
How to get there: From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, you can walk or take Bus 1, 7, or 9. Tell the driver you wish to go to Gaetbae (small boat) Boat. After a 5 minute walk, you'll see a small boat that crosses the lake to the shooting location of Autumn in my Heart. The boat ride costs 200 won. The gaetbae operates on manpower where people would pull a rope to cross the lake. Prepare your muscles!
Thanks Nature Sheep Cafe
We met Lulu and Lala, the super cute sheep of Thanks Nature Cafe. The shop is well-maintained and you can see that the owner really loves them. I saw him getting a kiss from one of them. So sweet!
How to get there: From Hongik University Station Exit 9, walk straight towards the big intersection. Turn left to Hongik University main gate and on your left, watch out for the coffee shop's signage. The shop is located in the basement so be careful not to miss it.
Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho
Seoraksan (Seorak Mountain) is not on top of the list of most Korean Autumn trips since it's three hours away from Seoul. For my third trip to Korea, I had the time to go to the mountain and explore its natural wonders.
For our first stop, we took the cable car to the Gwongeumseong Fortress (10,000 won). We were initially hesitant to go up since we thought "naka-cable car naman na ako sa Hong Kong." To our surprise, this was a whole different experience. The fortress offered a spectacular view, for all ages. (In our experience, I mean this very literally.) To get to the top, there's a 20 to 30 minute uphill trail that even the oldest ahjummas could hike.
Alternatively, if you have more time, take the 4 km. hiking trail to Ulsanbawi Rock. This will take you 2 to 3 hours up and an hour and a half back down. Important: Wear your hiking gear and prepare food and water. We learned this the hard way. I wore skinny jeans and my friend was in Keds. Imagine our struggle. Again, the hike can be for all ages. During our hike, we were accompanied by a lot of ahjummas and ahjussis that were more fit than most youngsters in our country. I unofficially declare that Koreans are best in aging! The view is definitely worth the hard work.
How to get there: Take a bus in Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Line) to Sokcho that costs 18,100 won. The earliest bus ride is at 6AM and a bus leaves every 30 minutes. Sokcho is 2.5 to 3 hours away but the bus is so comfortable, you won't recognize the time. Then, across the Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, there is a bus stop. Take Bus 7 or 7-1 (1,200 won) to Seoraksan National Park (last stop). To enter Soeraksan National Park, you need to get admission tickets which costs 3,500 won. There's an information booth near the bus terminal if you need more details.
World Cup Stadium
There isn't a lot to do inside the World Cup Stadium but knowing that it was used for the 2002 World Cup made me all giddy inside. The stadium is still well-maintained. The football field is still very much the green, green grass of home with the matching Olé, Olé, Olé music in the background. You can definitely feel Korea's love for the sport. We toured the front seats, went down to the field and even the locker rooms.
I'm sure, this is not typical in your newsfeed so get to the World Cup Stadium now!
How to get there: Take the subway to World Cup Stadium Station and walk. Admission fee to enter the stadium is 1,000 won.
Nami Island (Outskirts)
A Korean autumn trip is not complete without Nami Island. I guess, this is one of the most common destinations in Korea. With its perfectly aligned trees with flaming leaves falling on the ground, who wouldn't want to Instagram this? Then again, I have been to Nami Island three times already but I always find new breath-taking Insta-worthy sports. It's all about the angles and lighting, emirayt?
I suggest you rent a bicycle or an electronic bicycle so you could easily go to the outskirts of the island. Don't settle for the "mainstream" trees in the middle. Explore the island! Autumn is the best time to bike in Nami. It's not as hot and tiring as it is in the summer.
Go take your bike, follow your heart and find your personal insta-spot!
How to get there: Take the subway to Gapyeong Station, from there, take bus to Gapyeong Naru. Alternatively, take a taxi for about 4,000 won. Take the ferry to Nami Island for 8,000 won (for foreigners). This already includes general admission. Bike rental is at 7,000 won per hour.
Haneul Sky Park
Haneul Sky Park is heaven! I don't need to expound. Just look at the pictures. 😛 The whole park used to be a landfill but Korea proved that if the government has initiative, we could protect the environment! Go South Korea!
How to get there: From World Cup Stadium Station, walk towards a big intersection near the stadium. Walk straight towards a big overpass connecting to a mountain. The overpass will lead you to the Haneul Sky Park trail. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle up and down the hill for 6,000 won.
Olympic Park
Another unique Insta-spot is the Olympic Park. It was built for the 1988 Seoul Olympics but it is now a place for people to relax and unwind. It's composed of different areas and one of the notable ones is the World Peace Gate where the flags of participating countries in the Olympics are standing.
There are also over 200 sculptures made by 155 world-renowned artists standing around the park. One of which is a giant thumb.
Compared to other Olympic host countries, the country has maintained the facilities even after so many years. I wonder if Manila will/can ever host the Olympics. Hmmm… What do you think?
How to get there: Take the subway to Olympic Park Station or, alternatively, if you want a stadium nearer to the Peace Plaza, go to Mongchontoseong Station.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Autumn is also the best time to rent out a hanbok (Korean traditional wear). Not known to many, if you're wearing a hanbok, you get free admissions to the palaces. Plus, foreigners will take pictures with you. I experienced this first hand. It was fun. HAHA. #ArtistaMode
Walk as ancient noblemen, king or queen of the palace and find the perfect shot to make sulit the 20,000 to 30,000 won (2 hours) hanbok rental.
How to get there: Use exit #5 of Gyeongbokgung Station. General admission costs 3,000 won.
There you have it. Just download the Korea Subway or Korea Tour apps to estimate the time and train costs. 🙂 Happy trip!
What do you think of the list? Gotta love Korea, right? Did I miss anything? Sound off in the comments section.


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News from PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Embargoed for release: 2 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, June 13, 2002
Contact: Steven Schultz, media relations, (609) 258-5729,
Preserving options: short-term action required to avoid long-term climate damage
PRINCETON, N.J. -- The world still has a realistic chance of avoiding some, although not all, of the more disruptive effects of global warming, according to a new analysis.
Doing so, however, will require substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010, consistent with those required by the Kyoto Protocol, scientists from Princeton and Brown universities reported in the June 14 issue of Science.
The researchers focused on three possible consequences of global warming, reflecting a range of likelihoods and potential for disruption: the destruction of coral reefs, the potential rise of sea levels caused by melting of an Antarctic ice sheet and the shutdown of large-scale ocean currents. They found that if aggressive measures are taken by 2010, maintaining the ocean currents is "likely," but saving the coral reefs is "probably not feasible" and preventing the ice-sheet melting is "plausible, but by no means certain."
"The Bush Administration regards large climate changes as inevitable and proposes adaptation as the main response," said Princeton geoscientist Michael Oppenheimer who co-wrote the report with Brian O'Neill of Brown University. "But some climate changes are so disruptive that avoiding them through emissions reduction is the only sensible alternative.
"Some have argued that the Kyoto Protocol would have little effect on long-term climate change," Oppenheimer added. "But we find that the total emissions reductions it envisions appear to be an important first step toward avoiding dangerous warming."
Oppenheimer and O'Neill wrote that they conducted their analysis in response to a growing demand for well-defined long-term objectives in dealing with climate change. A central question has been to define what would constitute a "dangerous interference" with the natural climate system. They selected coral reefs because they represent a unique ecosystem that could be decimated. They addressed the ice sheet melting and ocean circulation shutdown because they are examples of "large-scale discontinuities" that could occur in the climate system.
In looking at these three systems, the researchers focused on what would happen if the nations of the world were successful in stabilizing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere at 450 parts per million, with a corresponding increase in average global temperature of 1.2 to 2.3 degrees Celsius in this century. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that comes from burning fossil fuels and destroying forests. The current level is 370 parts per million. Before the industrial revolution, it was about 280 parts per million.
The researchers drew these conclusions:
Coral reefs are likely to undergo annual "bleaching" and eventually experience severe damage if the average global temperature increases more than 1 degree Celsius.
A key finding in the paper is that if the industrialized world delays in curbing its carbon dioxide emissions until 2020, the actions needed to stay within the 450 parts-per-million limit would become dramatically more difficult, if not impossible. Currently, a large amount of the carbon dioxide pumped into the atmosphere is reabsorbed and rendered harmless by forests and other natural systems. Rapid cutbacks in emissions beyond 2020 would only be possible if this reabsorption remains strong, the researchers found. It is not clear how strong this effect will be in coming decades.
"It makes a big difference," said Oppenheimer. "If the biosphere is taking up carbon fast, it gives us more time. If we delay and the biosphere takes up carbon slowly, we could be out of luck." The uncertainties associated with this effect play much less of a role if emissions are reduced sooner, he said.
The researchers conclude by comparing their analysis to the cutbacks outlined in the Kyoto Protocol, the international agreement -- rejected by the United States, but recently ratified by the European Union and Japan -- for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They found that the Kyoto reductions would be an adequate first step for staying with the 450 parts-per-million limit. Further steps, however, would be required after 2010.
"There is a lot of uncertainty," said Oppenheimer. "But we are asking, 'What policies would be consistent with the science as we know it today?' Here is a framework for decision-making, and it points in the direction of action now. If you don't act now, you risk letting one of the important options, the 450 parts-per-million limit, drop off the table. It's really about keeping options on the table even in the face of uncertainty. How do we keep ourselves in a position where, as uncertainty is resolved, we can still avoid dangerous levels of warming?"
Oppenheimer holds joint appointments in Princeton's Department of Geosciences and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.


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Woman files complaint against Boca Juniors duo - lawyer
The lawyer for a woman alleging that Boca Juniors players Wilmar Barrios and Edwin Cardona hit and threatened her in an incident on Sunday in Buenos Aires, said she has filed a police report against the duo.
The lawyer for the alleged victim, Juan Cerolini, claims the two Colombian players met the woman in a hotel on Sunday in Buenos Aires and hit her and threatened her with a knife. Barrios and Cardona have denied the accusations.
Cerolini told Radio Continental: "It was a private meeting, there were four men and they went voluntarily. At one point during the night, one of the footballers, Mr. Barrios, had a violent reaction with my client. Mr. Cardona also took part, threatening, from what my client says. There was physical and verbal violence...There was an episode in the lift where one of the players held a knife... we decided to file a complaint."
Colombian international Cardona, who is on loan at Boca from C.F. Monterrey, denied the allegations: "I'm very hurt and sad about what is being said. I have a wife and three girls. It's very strange. I've never in my life taken a knife. Women are sacred for me and I would never in my life do something like this. It's a lack of respect that they stain our names like this."
Barrios also vehemently denied the story. The 24-year-old midfielder told ESPN: "Everything that is being said about drugs, rape, weapons, threats and you read this and you ask yourself 'where are they getting this from?' "We want to get to the bottom of this."
The lawyer for the duo, Miguel Angel Pierri, told TyC Sports on Wednesday that he is seeking prompt response from the courts, especially after the two were left off the Boca squad for Wednesday's friendly against Aldosivi in Mar del Plata.
"I think the situation merits a rapid response from the court," Pierri said. "I have not advised them for or against traveling [with the team], but it is important that they are here [in Buenos Aires]. I want their testimony to be heard. They have a lot to say and I am certain that this will be cleared up."
Fox Sports Argentina report that the two players have already been notified that they will be summoned.
Boca president Daniel Angelici said he is monitoring the situation. He told Fox Sport radio: "If the rumours are confirmed, there will be no hesitation. Justice will determine the responsibility of the players and we will act accordingly. The club is not going to turn a blind eye. Boca deserves to be in the media for what it does from a sporting point and not for the behaviour outside the club. When you sign a contract with the club, you are a player for 24 hours."
Pierri said that representatives from the Colombia national team have already met with the players.
"My guess is that for Colombia these accusations have generated the same concerns as they have for Boca Juniors," he said.
Adriana Garcia is a Valencia-based football writer who covers La Liga for ESPN FC.
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